Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
August 8, 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 September Townwide Garage Sale will be the weekend of September 9 and 10
with bulk pickup on Wednesday, September 20
c. NJ 2023 Senior Olyympics 50+, September 8,9,10 in Woodbridge Township,
Register by August 25 at njseniorolympics.com or call 973-618-1111
d. August 2023 Calendar for Residents 55+
e. August 2023 Calendar for Community Pool
e. The Township extends our condolences to First aid Squad President Liz Fritzen,
her family and the First Aid Squad on the passing of Liz’ Mom, Gloria Simpson.
Gloria was a long-time resident and worked for the Police Department as
Records Clerk for 43 years. A lifetime Member of the First Aid Squad, Gloria
served the residents of Springfield for over 60 years and for her service was
awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NJ State EMS Council, the
Overlook Hospital Excellence in EMS Award and the Springfield Chamber of
Commerce EMS Award. Gloria passed away on July 29 at 96 years of age.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. On motion by Deputy Mayor Keiser, seconded by Committeeman Huber and
unanimously carried, the Minutes of April 25, Special Meeting and Executive
Meeting of May 9, Regular Meeting of May 9 and Regular Meeting of May 25,
2023, were approved.
b. Department Head Reports were accepted as submitted.
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second 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, August 17, 2023
. b.Public Hearing
c.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
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, August 17 ,2023
b.Public Hearing
c.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
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, August 17, 2023
b.Public Hearing
c.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii.First Reading
1.Ordinance 2023-18 – This ordinance amends provisions in Chapter 7 of the
Township code regarding authorization for street closures.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local Source, August 17, 2023
b.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-203 - This resolution authorizes the refund of duplicate alarm
registration fees collected by the Police Department.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-204– This resolution authorizes an award of Professional Services
Contract to reappoint CGP&H LLC.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-205 – This resolution approves a Grant Application for The Greening
of Union County Fund Program.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-206 – This resolution awards a contract through the Union County
Cooperative Pricing System, BA#47-2021, to SBP Industries (COAF).
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2023-207 – This resolution approves the street closing and banner hanging
application by The Township of Springfield and The Springfield Patriot Chamber of
Commerce for Fall Festival and Car Show.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
vi.Resolution 2023-208 – This resolution approves the banner hanging and street
closing applications by Saint James Church on various dates for the purposes of
holding a Church Festival.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
vii.Resolution 2023-209 – This resolution awards a contract to Crossroads Paving
Company for Storm Culvert Improvements at Cain Street and Sanitary Sewer
Improvements at Various Locations – Contract SP-2023-03 (COAF).
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2023-210 – This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional
items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for grants.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2023-211 – This resolution appro9ves the promotion of Matthew
Negron to the rank of Sixth Class Patrol Officer.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call vote
x.Resolution 2023-212 – This resolution appoints Isaiah Asmani as a part-time
Program Coordinator in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2023-213 – This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding
law to American Asphalt & Trucking, LLC, for the Stone Hill Road and Troy Drive
Improvements Project – Contract SP-2023-04 (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period July 19 through August 8, 2023 in the amount of
$5,204,558.89
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii. July Budget Report
iii. July Pool Budget Report
iv. July Revenue Report
v. July Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a. Union County – Public Hearing, August 22, 7 p.m. 6th Fl, Administration Bldg.,
Elizabeth, for Senior & Disabled Resident Transportation Program
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session: Resolution 8.8.23
I. Attorney-Client Privilege and Potential Contract Negotiations –Dispatch Services
Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel
Attorney-Client Privilege and Potential Litigation
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
11. Adjournment