Township Committee Agenda April 14, 2026, 7 PM
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Updated: Apr 15
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Township Committee – April 14, 2026 at 7 p.m.
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 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, The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township website.
b. Pledge of Allegiance led by Carl Ostergaard, Jr., Commander, American Legion Post #228.
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
2. Proclamations & Announcements
a. Springfield 55+ Residents Calendar April 2026.
b. If you are interested in serving on any Boards, please send an email to residents-review@springfield-nj.us.
c. Springfield Community Pool membership registration is open online at www.thesay.org/scp.
d. The Environmental Commission, our Forester and DPW will be providing seedlings at Walton School on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24th from 11:30am – 12:30pm.
e. Springfield Community Clean up Day, Sunday, April 26th from 11am – 2pm. Meet at Laurel Park. Gloves and bags will be provided.
f. Reconciliation [RE] Building the Bridge Jonathan Dayton High School April 29th 7pm -8:30pm. The 60th Anniversary of the second time Dr. Martin Luther King spoke in Springfield.
g. Overnight parking permission request will now be accepted online. Please visit www.springfield-nj.us/departments/police/. Questions can be directed to traffic@springfield-nj.us.
h. Re-Enactment of the First Township Meeting, of the Committee to Govern the Newly Established Township of Springfield, April 14, 1794.
Resolution for the Township – presented by Assemblyman Vincent M. Kearney
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes
a. Regular meeting minutes of February 24, 2026, as emailed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2026-05 This ordinance amends the Township Code at
Chapter 7 to modify the Township’s traffic regulations.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2026-06 This ordinance is to establish a CAP Bank for the calendar
year 2026 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-112 This resolution confirms the granting of an exemption from
property taxes based upon qualified disabled veteran status.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2026-113 This resolution approves the promotion of Hope Arthur to the
rank of Third Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2026-114 This resolution approves the promotion of Emmet Badai to
the rank of First Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-115 This is an amendatory resolution to Resolution No. 2026-111
authorizing an Agreement for event development, recruitment, marketing and
management services for the Township’s fall festival.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-116 This resolution is authorizing the Tax Assessor and the
Township’s Tax Appeal Attorney to file counterclaims.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2026-117 This resolution authorizes the adoption of 2026 Current
Fund and Swimming Pool Utility temporary emergency appropriations prior
To the adoption of the 2025 budget in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:4-20.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2026-118 This resolution authorizes the refund of certain permit
application fees.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2026-119 This resolution authorizes the purchase of a new Ford F350
4WD pickup truck from Paramus Ford, Inc. under ESCNJ CO-OP.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2026-120 This resolution authorizes the hiring of a seasonal laborer for
the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2026-121 This Resolution allows the Township of Springfield to
participate in the Self-Examination of budget program as required by New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2026-122 This resolution introduces the 2026 annual budget
identifying all of the anticipated appropriations and revenues to support
government operations.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2026-123 This resolution appoints Harrison Turner as a part-time
Recreation Assistant in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2026-124 This resolution appoints Luca Mattielli as a part-time
Recreation Assistant in the Springfield Recreation Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2026-125 This resolution authorizes the award of a professional
services contract to the firm of Hatfield Schwartz Law Group, LLC, as conflict
counsel in connection with labor and personnel matters, for the period ending
December 31, 2026
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2026-126 This resolution authorizes the Township’s agreement with
Plainfield Area Humane Society for Animal Control Services (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2026-127 This resolution authorizes the waiver of certain
application fees.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2026-118 This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to the
Township’s contract with Denbar Construction, Inc., for the 2025 Roadside
Assistance Program Project – Contract SP-2025-03.
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, March 25, 2026 through April14, 2026 in the amount of $4,113,301.64,
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. Springfield Planning Board – Public Hearing April 16, 6:30pm, applicant Congregation Israel,
Subdivision Approval, rear lot at 18 Pitt Road
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 4.14.26 – Attorney-Client Privilege & Potential Litigation
1. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
