Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 21 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. Leaf Collection – November 1 to December 31. Residents on Township roads
may start placing only leaves with a small percentage of grass in street now.
Make sure your landscaper knows that no sticks or branches will be collected
and do not place leaves closer than 10 feet from any storm drain or catch basin
as per NJDEP Stormwater Regulation. Residents residing on Union County
Roads can visit the County website or call 908-789-3660 for their leaf schedule
b. All Township Offices are closed on Friday, November 24th
c. December Calendar for Residents Ages 55+
d. Tree Lighting & Concert, Tuesday, December 5, 6-8 p.m., Town Hall Lawn. (Rain/
Snow Date – December 6). Live Performances, Photos with Santa, Appearances
by toy Soldier and The Grinch, Hot Chocolate & Donuts, Free Pretzels and More!
Questions? Call 973-912-2227 or email [email protected]
e. Menorah Lighting, Thursday, December 7, 4::30 p.m., Veterans Park
f. Save the date! Santa Visits Springfield, Saturday, December 9 (rain date
Saturday, December 16). More details to follow.
g. REMINDER: If your garbage pickup is Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving
Day, it will be Saturday, November 25. Friday’s pickup remains the same.
h. Public Hearing – Community Block Development Grant – Brendan O’Reilly &
John Bussiculo
Motion to Open Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor
Public Hearing & Discussion
Motion to Close Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
Department Reports as emailed.
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2023-23– This ordinance amends the provisions of Chapter 2
(Administration), Article IV (Boards, Committees and Commissions) of the
Township Code regarding meetings of the Board of Health.
a. Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii.Second: Committeeman Weber
iii.Publication: The Local Source, November 30, 2023
b.Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-271 - This resolution approves the promotion of Matthew Nolan to
the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-272 – This resolution amends the Township’s prior authorization for a
shared services agreement with the Township of Union for local public health services.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-273 – This resolution approves the appointment of Antonio Nacci as
a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-274 – This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas and
expresses the Township’s support for Israel.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor
v.Resolution 2023-275 – This resolution appoints Donald Wilkenfeld as a per diem
seasonal Basketball Official in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2023-276 – This resolution authorizes the award of a contract to Bart’s
Construction LLC to replace two heating systems at the Township’s Public Works
Building at 22 Mountain Avenue (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call
vii.Resolution 2023-277 – This resolution authorizes and ratifies the appointment of
Keith Decker to the position of Forester.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period November 9 through November 21, 2023 in
amount of $8,666,370.32.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.October Budget Report
iii.October Pool Budget Report
iv.October Revenue Report
v.October Pool Revenue
8. Correspondence
a.Kenilworth – Ords. 2023-26, 2023-27 and 2023-27 Introductions for Land Use with
final hearing on December 6, 2023.
b. Mountainside Board of Adjustment Application for property address of 1277, Rt. 22
East, hearing on November 28 at 7:30 p.m.
c. Morris-Union Jointure Commission Board of Education – Information on the Office of
Special Services for parents of children from birth through three years of age
Regarding early intervention services.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 11.21.23: Matters covered by: Attorney Client Privilege &
Potential Litigation and Matters covered by Attorney Client Privilege & Potential Contract
Negotiations: Public Safety Related Services
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor