Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
July 22, 2014
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m. (2 & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.)
1. Call to Order
a. 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 and The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township website.
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
2. Proclamations & Announcements
a. August Meetings: Workshop Meeting, Monday, August 18th, 7:30 p.m., Fire Dept.
Regular Meeting, Tuesday, August 19th, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall
b. Tennis Courts at Dayton are open. Please go to Township website or BOE website for
Rules and Regulations.
c. NJ DOT Presentation re Route 82 over Rahway River Project – Tom Sohn, Project Manager
d. Swearing in of Carlo Palumbo as Fire Chief
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Finance
1. Treasurer
a. Payroll & Invoices
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
iii. Roll Call Vote
2. Recreation
a.Additional Pool & Camp Personnel
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
iii. Roll Call Vote
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Township Committee
i. Workshop Minutes of April 7, 2014 and Regular Minutes of April 8, 2014 ( emailed)
1. Adoption
a.Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c.All in Favor
b. Accept Environmental Commission Minutes of May 19, 2014, as submitted.
c. Accept Rent Leveling Board Minutes of May 29, 2014, as submitted
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2014-09 – This ordinance authorizes direct deposit for all
municipal employees of the Township of Springfield pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 52:14-15f.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii.Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
iii.Publication: The Local Source, July 31, 2014
b.Public Comments
c.Discussion
d.Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2014-10 – This ordinance repeals and amends the Township
Code of the Township of Springfield by amending Chapter XXIII,
entitled “Personnel Policies.”
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
iii.Publication: The Local Source, July 31, with final
hearing on August 19, 2014
b.Discussion
c.Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2014-08 – This Ordinance amends Chapter IC, General Licensing of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township, by amending Section 4-5 entitled “Commercial Vehicles”, by amending various portions of said section,
including, revising the definition of “Commercial Vehicle”, providing for notice to
property owners within 100 feet of the subject property instead of 150 feet,
providing language clarification regarding the procedure for an applicant to
petition the Township Committee regarding a denial of an application by the
Township Clerk, reducing the time period of a permit sticker from five (5) years
To one (1) year, and providing for pro-rating of the fee depending on when in the year the permit is applied.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
ii.Second: Committeeman Fernandez
iii.Publication: The Local Source, July 31, with final
hearing on August 19, 2014
b.Discussion
c.Roll Call Vote
3. Ordinance 2014-11 – This Ordinance amends Chapter XX, Land Use
Regulations, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township, by amending Article X, Fees, Escrows, Inspections and Improvements, Section 35-86,
heretofore entitled “Nonresidential Development Fee Regulations”, by amending
various portions of said section, so as to include and set for the fee regulations for residential development.
a.Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
iii.Publication: The Local Source, July 31, with final
hearing on August 19, 2014
b.Discussion
c.Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2014-169 – This resolution approves the appointment of Acting Fire Chief
Carlo Palumbo to Fire Chief.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2014-170 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the promotion of John
Laurencelle to the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2014-171– This resolution authorizes the purchase of various lawn
Cutting equipment and accessories from Storr Tractor Company under the
Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Co-Op #65 MCESCCPS,
Bid MRESC 12/13/14 for use by Recreation Department in various ball fields and
parks (COAF)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2014-172– This resolution approves the street closing application by
The Springfield Education Foundation for 5K Run to be held on Sunday,
September 28, 2014.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor
v. Resolution 2014-173 – This resolution authorizes the Township to purchase an above ground
vehicle lift for DPW to provide mechanical repairs to Township’s vehicles from Statewide
Automotive Equipment of Union, NJ, in an amount not to exceed $14,000 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2014-174 – This resolution accepts the retirement of Captain Charles M.
Colline from the Township’s Fire Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. All in Favor
vii. Resolution 2014-175 -This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call
viii. Resolution 2014-176 – This resolution approves a Grant Application for The Greening
Of Union County Fund Program.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2014-177 – This resolution authorizes the application of the 2014 Union
County Kids Recreation Trust Fund Grant.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2014-178 – This resolution authorizes refund of fees collected from Pool
Utility or Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2014-179 – This resolution is approving retiree medical insurance coverage to
Full-time employee James Sanford upon his July 1, 2014 retirement in accordance with
Township Ordinance 23-1.15(j).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2014-180 – This resolution authorizes the cancellation of checks in
amount of $299 in the Bail Account of the Municipal Court/Violations Bureau.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2014-181 – This resolution authorizes the cancellation of checks in the
amount of $49 in the General Account of the Municipal Court/Violations Bureau.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2014-182 – This resolution authorizes the refund of permit fees in amount
of $108 to Green Park Co., Inc. (Permit #14-0258).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2014-183 – This resolution authorizes acceptance of Settlement Agreement
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2014-184– This resolution is to approve an additional contract year for
Bella Luna Gourmet for 2014 Municipal Pool Concession.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Fernandez
b. Second: Committeeman Shehady
c. Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2014-185 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the hiring of Patricia Boutot
as a part-time account payable clerk in the Finance Office.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
xviii. Resolution 2014-186 – This resolution ratifies and confirms the hiring of Agata DelMauro
as a full-time payroll clerk in the Finance Office.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Barnett
b. Second: Committeewoman Bandrowski
c. Roll Call Vote
xix. Resolution 2014-187 – This resolution authorizes an increase in the hourly rate for Eric
Henrichs, Jitney Driver.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xx. Resolution 2014-188 – This resolution is for award of contract to All American Ford
of Old Bridge, NJ, to purchase a 2015 Ford vehicle (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xxi. Resolution 2014-189 – This resolution approves an increase in Shared Services
Agreement with the Borough of Kenilworth pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et seq.,
for a shared Construction Code official/Building Inspector.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xxii. Resolution 2014-190 – This resolution is for award of professional services contract
To Edward J. Florio, Esq., of the firm of Florio & Kenny, LLP, to serve as hearing
Officer, by the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield, County of Union,
State of New Jersey (COAF)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xxiii. Resolution 2014-191 – This resolution authorizes the disposal of Township of
Springfield’s Surplus Property.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
xxiv. Resolution 2014-192 – This resolution awards a service contract to Carlos Green.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. Roll Call Vote
xxv. Resolution 2014-193 – This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to Elements Architectural Group of Paramus, NJ (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
i.Approve “Off Premise” Merchandise Raffle License #1172 to Mikvah Yisroel of Springfield, drawing to be held on November 15th, 339 Mountain Avenue.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. All in Favor
ii.Approve Application to Amend License #1170, Brotherhood Temple Sha’arey
Shalom to Saturday, August 2, 2014, “On Premise” Merchandise.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeewoman Bandrowski
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Barnett
c. All in Favor
iii.Approve request from Congregation Israel for fee waiver for zoning permit in
amount of $25.00.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Shehady
b. Second: Committeeman Fernandez
c. Roll Call Vote
d. Correspondence
i. Union County – Meisel Ave. Tentative Road Work Schedule
ii. PSE&G Notice of Filing – Changes in electric Green Programs
iii. TRC – Response Action Outcome – Carter Bell Mfg. Co.
iv. NJ DEP – Technical Notice of Deficiency 1 – UC Recycling Center
v. US Postal Service – re retail services relocation from 225 Mountain Ave to 210 Mountain Ave.
vi. RVSA, July 15, 2014- re Flow Rights
vii. PSE&G – Notice of Public Hearings
7. Old Business
a. Discussion & Action Items
8. Public Comment (Any Governmental Issue)
9. Executive Session
10. Adjournment