Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 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. 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. The Township’s Reorganization Meeting is Monday, January 1, 2024, at 1 p.m.
c. The Township extends condolences to the family of Eric Heinrichs, 81 years, who
passed away on November 22, 2023. Eric was a Jitney Driver for the Township
from 2008 until his retirement in January 2021.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of August 8; Special Meeting Minutes of
August 28; Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of September 12 and Regular
And Executive Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023, as emailed.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2023-26– This ordinance amends the provisions of the Township Code
Regarding the designation of a Fire Inspector.
a. Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local Source, December 21, 2023
b.Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-286 - This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional items
of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for the Drunk Driving
Enforcement Funds (DDEF) Grant.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-287 – This resolution authorizes the “In-Step Pay Increase” to Michael
Montero to 5th Class Firefighter.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-288 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of One Mobile Radio
and accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc., under State Contract #83909 (COAF).
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-289 – This resolution authorizes the refund or property tax
overpayment.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
v.Resolution 2023-290 – This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax
overpayments – veteran deduction.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2023-291 – This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call
vii.Resolution 2023-292– This resolution cancels specific unexpended balances of the
2023 budget to fund balance.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2023-293– This resolution authorizes the cancellation of stale checks.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2023-294 – This resolution authorizes the cancellation of certain
unexpended Improvement Authorization balances in the General Capital Fund.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2023-295 – This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding
law to Halecon, Inc., 136 Billian Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Contract No. 2023-
8, by the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield, Union County, NJ
(COAF)
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2023-296 – This resolution appoints per diem seasonal Basketball Clinic
Instructors in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xii.Resolution 2023-297 – This resolution rejects all bids received and authorizes a
subsequent sale of surplus personal property via the www.GovDeals.com online
auction website.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xiii.Resolution 2023-298 – This resolution authorizes budget transfers.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call vote
xiv.Resolution 2023-299 – This resolution authorizes the sale of a trailer no longer
needed for public use to Springfield Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local
No. 76, Inc.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xv.Resolution 2023-300 – This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional
items of revenue and offsetting appropriations (Chapter 159) for Opiod Settlement
grants.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xvi.Resolution 2023-301 – This resolution authorizes and increase to cap amount for
the Township’s Professional Services Contract with Howard I. Egenberg, Esq., to
provide legal services as Township Prosecutor.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period November 22 through December 12, 2023 in
amount of $2,628.171.13.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. Sovereign Consulting Inc. – Public Notification Letter re BP Service Station re
continues investigation and remediation for environmental contamination.
b.Synergy Environmental Inc. – CEA Notification Letter – T&C Auto – 245 Mountain Ave.,
re groundwater monitoring
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 12.12.23 – Protecting Public Safety & Property
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Committeeman Laufer
All in Favor