Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
September 12, 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. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 19. Have you moved,
changed your name, or turned 17? The Springfield Free Public Library invites
you to check your registration status, register to vote and make use of voting
resources at their registration drive on September 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
c. Bulk pickup is Wednesday, September 20. Please put your items out
on Tuesday, September 19.
d. Springfield Residents Ages 55+ September Calendar
e. Fall Festival & Car show, Sunday, October 15 (rain date October 22),
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountain Avenue between Caldwell Place and Morris
Avenue. Fun day activities for all ages with free admission to Festival.
We invite local business who would like to participate as a vendor to
contact [email protected] We also invite all unique/classic car
enthusiasts to join the car show. All details posted on Township website or
email [email protected]
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2023
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second 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, September 21, 2023
b. Public Hearing
c. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
ii.First Reading
1. Ordinance 2023-22 – This ordinance amends Chapter 12 (Building, Housing and
Hotels) of the Township Code to add prohibitions against the short-term rental of
dwellings and segments thereof.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Weber
iii. Publication: The Local Source, September 21, 2023, with final hearing
on October 10, 2023
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-222 - This resolution approves the banner hanging and street closing
applications by Saint James Church for a 5k Turkey Trot.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-223– This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax
overpayments due to 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-224 – This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax
overpayments.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-225 – This resolution authorizes the settlement of a Tax Appeal
entitled Township of Springfield v. Dev Dis Assoc of NJ Inc., pending in the Tax
Court of NJ, for property located at Block 3802, Lot 2, commonly known as 35
Fadem Road, Springfield, NJ.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2023-226- This resolution appoints Rafael Colon, Jr., as part-time
Recreation Assistant in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2023-227 – This resolution authorizes the award of a contract to
Bart’s Construction LLC to repair the air conditioning system at the Township’s
Fire Department at 200 Mountain Avenue.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2023-228 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
Vera Celi as relief crossing guard.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser\
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2023-229 – None
ix.Resolution 2023-230 – This resolution accepts Fire Chief Carlo Palumbo’s
retirement and approves certain retiree medical benefits.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
x.Resolution 2023-231- This resolution designates an officer of the Fire Department
who shall be responsible for performing the duties of the Fire Chief in the event of
the Fire Chief’s absence.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
a. Request by NY Blood Center-NJ Blood Services to hold blood drives at Chisholm
Community Center on Friday, September 8 and Monday, November 27, 2023.
(Hold Harmless and Insurance provided.)
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period August 8 through September 12, 2023 in the
amount of $10,419,014.51.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a.Cranford – Ord. 2023-08 (adopted) – Amend Code to Ban Short Term Rentals
from Residential Districts
b.Westfield – Ord.2023-29 (intro) – Adopting the American Legion Redevelopment
Plan. Public Hearing September 19 at 8 p.m., Westfield Municipal Building
c.JCP&L – Public Hearing – Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
for the Provision of Basic Generation Service (“BGS”) beginning June 1, 2024. for
further info – email: [email protected]
d. Price Meese – Springfield Zoning Board Hearing, September 19, 6 p.m., Municipal
Building – 75 Meckes Street
e. Bed Bath & Beyond – re Store Closure and Federal Worker Adjustment and
Retaining Notification Act
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 9.12.23: Items covered by Attorney Client Privilege,
Personnel and Collective Bargaining Negotiations
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey