Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
July 18, 2023
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7p.m.)
- Call to Order
- Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a Notice sent to The Star Ledger, The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township website.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by American Legion Springfield Post #228 Vice Commander, David Penna
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. Farmers Market is every Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in front of the Library
b. Springfield’s National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1, 5 – 8 p.m., Jonathan
Dayton High School – Free Admission! Explore Springfield and Union County’s Police, Fire, EMS OEM and DPW Vehicles, Food Trucks and Inflatable Kid Zone,
Obstacle Course & Bounce House (Rain Date – Next Clear Night)
c. The next Township Committee Meeting is Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
I. Second Reading
None
ii.First Reading
1.Ordinance 2023-15 – This ordinance amends the Township Code at Chapter 7 to
amend the Township’s traffic regulations prohibiting right turns on red at certain
Intersections and times.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local Source,July 27, 2023, with final hearing on August 8, 2023
b.Discussion
Roll Call
2.Ordinance 2023-16 – This ordinance is appropriating the sum of $230,000.00 from
the Swimming Pool Capital fund and Capital Improvement Balances of the
Township for Pool Improvements
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii.Second: Committeeman Huber
iii.Publication: The Local Source,July 27,2023 with final hearing on August 8,2023
b.Discussion
Roll Call
3.Ordinance 2023-17 – This ordinance amends provisions in Chapter 2 of the
Township code regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations for the
Township’s Police Department.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication:The Local Source,July 27,2023 with final hearing on August 8,2023
b.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-191 - This resolution authorizes the refund of Street Opening Bond to
Primary Water & Sewer, LLC.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-192– This resolution approves the banner hanging application by The
Springfield Unity Project for Community Day.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-193 – This resolution approves the promotion of Francis Lombardi to
the rank of Seventh Class Patrol Officer.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-194 – This resolution awards a Professional Service Contract to
M. Disko Associates for design plans, construction documents and construction
Inspections for the improvements of Cottage Lane Road Improvements, a
Community Development Block Grant Project (COAF).
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Community Huber
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2023-195 – This resolution authorizes the appointment of Isaias
Rodrigues, Jr., as a member of the Springfield Auxiliary Police Unit.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
vi.Resolution 2023-196 – This resolution authorizes the Springfield Recreation
Department’s grant application for the 2023 County of Union Kids Recreation
Trust Fund.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2023-197 – This resolution authorizes the hiring of one seasonal
laborer for the Township’s Department of Public Works
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period June 28 through July 18, 2023 in the amount of
$5,204,558.89
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii. June Budget Report
iii. June Pool Budget Report
iv. June Revenue Report
v. June Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a.Westfield – Ordinance 2023-27 – Land Use – to establish requirements for residential
roof decks within CBD and GB-1 Zones – Public hearing on August 15, 2023
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session: Resolution 7.18.23:
I. Attorney-client Privilege and Potential Contract Negotiations – Health Services
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
11. Adjournment