Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
February 13, 2024
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7pm.
- 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 Post #228 Vice Commander David Penna
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
- Springfield Residents Ages 55+ Calendar February.
- Coffee with a Cop! February 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Halo Roasters,
228 Mountain Avenue. Sponsored by Springfield Police Department.
c. All Municipal Offices closed on Monday, February 19, for Presidents’ Day
d. Egg Hunt & Kite Fest, Saturday, March 23 (rain date March 24) from 2 – 4 p.m.,
Chisholm Park. Register for event announcements on Community Pass at:
https://register.communitypass.net/springfield
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes of October 10, October 24, November 8
and November 21, 2023 and Special and Executive Meeting Minutes of
October 30 and November 29, 2023, as emailed
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2024-01 –This ordinance amends the existing ordinances
governing certain employment positions and establishes salary ranges
and compensation levels for such positions within the Township of
Springfield.
a. Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
ii.Second: Committeeman Keiser
iii.Publication: The Local source, February 22, 2024
b.Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
- Ordinance 2024-02- This ordinance amends Chapter 2 (Administration)
of the Township code to add provisions related to the property tax
exemption available to qualifying disabled veterans and eligible surviving
spouses. .
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 22, 2024, with final hearing on March 12, 2024
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2024-03 – This bond ordinance is to authorize the making of
various public improvements and the acquisition of new additional or
replacement equipment and machinery and a new automotive vehicle,
including original apparatus and equipment, in, by and for the Township,
to appropriate the sum sum of $2,384,000.00 to pay the cost thereof,
to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance
such appropriation and to provide for the issuance of Bond Anticipation
Notes in anticipation of the issuance of such bond.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer\
iii.Publication: The Local Source, February 15, 2024, with final hearing
on February 27, 2024
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
3.Ordinance 2024-04 – This ordinance amends provisions in chapter 4 of the
Township Code to modify the regulations applicable to the Springfield
Farmer’s Market.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
ii.Second: Committeeman Keiser
iii.Publication: the Local Source, February 22, 2024, with final hearing
on March 12, 2024.
b.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2024-58 - This resolution is to transfer Appropriation Reserves.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2024-59 - This resolution authorizes refund for Zoning Permit Fee
for 66 Mountain Avenue, in amount of $35.00.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
iii..Resolution 2024-60 – This resolution approves the street closing and banner
hanging applications by the Township of Springfield for 4th of July Festivities.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote.
iv.Resolution 2024-61 – This resolution authorizes refund of property taxes from
a Tax Court Judgment.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2024-62 – This resolution authorizes the hiring of two part-time
seasonal laborers for the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2024-63 – This resolution awards a contract through the Union
County Cooperative Pricing System, BA#47-2021, to SBP Industries (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2024-64 – This resolution authorizes the sale of a cargo trailer
no longer needed for public use to Springfield Policemen’s Benevolent
Association Local No. 76, Inc.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2024-65 – This resolution appoints Erica DuBois as Chisholm
Playground Camp Director in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2024-66 – This resolution approves the salary for Lauren, Cacioppo,
Township Tax Collector, for the year 2024.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
x.Resolution 2024-67 – This resolution authorizes and ratifies the Collective
Negotitations Agreement between the Township of Springfield and the
AFL-CIO (AFSCME New Jersey Council 63, Local 3084), for the time
period covering January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c.Discussion/Action Items
i.Request from Congregation Israel for use of Irwin Park for their annual picnic
on Sunday, May 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. (Hold Harmless & COI attached).
1.Adoption
a Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
ii.Request from Chabad Jewish Learning Center to use Chisholm Community
center for their annual Purim event on Sunday, March 24 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Hold Harmless attached, COI forthcoming)
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
iii.Request from Troy Hills of Springfield Condo Association to hold a community
meeting at Chisholm Community Center on Tuesday, March 5 from 5 to 10 p.m.
(Hold Harmless attached, COI forthcoming)
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period January 24, 2024 through February 13, 2024, in the amount of $2,382,331.28.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a.John Cottage – After 46 years, stepping aside as a volunteer for Springfield
4th of July Committee
b. Union County Surrogate Christopher Hudak – Services provided by his office.
c. JCP&L – Public Hearing – February 29 – 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more
info call 609-913-6241 or email: [email protected].
d. NJ American Water –Public Hearing – February 28 – 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Visit company website for more details.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution
a. Executive Session Resolution 2.13.24 – Attorney-Client Privilege & Potential
Contract Negotiation: Redevelopment
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
11. Adjournment