Township Committee Agenda– February 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.
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Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Township Committee – February 10, 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 February 2026.
b. All Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
c. Springfield Celebrates America 250th!! Re-enactment at the Cannon Ball House on Sunday, February 15th, from 1 – 3pm.
d. Reconciliation [RE] Building the Bridge at Jonanthan Dayton High School on Sunday, February 22nd from 2pm – 4pm. The 63rd Anniversary of the first time Dr. King spoke in Springfield. (Rescheduled from January 18th).
e. Coffee with a Cop Tuesday, February 24th 9am-11am at Halo Roaster.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes
a. Re-Organization meeting minutes of January 1, 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 2026-01 This Ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code
to create the position of OEM Liaison Officer.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 12, 2026
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
2. Ordinance 2026-02 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 Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Capodice
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 12, 2026
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
None
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-71 This resolution authorizes the “In-Step Pay Increase” to
Stephanie Bagniewski to 5th Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2026-72 This resolution awards a Professional Service contract to
Greenman-Pederson Inc. (GPI) for Engineering Services for the Rahway River
Parkway Sewer Line – Land Survey Package
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2026-73 This resolution authorizes the “In-Step Pay Increase” to
Andrew Sonnet to 1st Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-74 This resolution awards a Professional Service contract to
Greenman-Pederson Inc. (GPI) for Engineering Services for the Resurfacing of
Linden Avenue and Wabeno Avenue Grant award from NJDOT State Aid Project,
SP-2026-01. (COAF). 1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-75 This resolution authorizes the assignment of the pool
concessions contract to Elite Concessions LLC and the exercise of a one-year
option of the contract covering the 2026 summer season.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2026-76 This resolution accepts a monetary donation for the purchase of a memorial park bench by the Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2026-77 This resolution requests permission for the Dedication by
Rider for revenues from the Donations for Improvements to Public Property as
Provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2026-78 This resolution sets the formula for calculating certain full-time
employee’s health care benefits contributions.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items
i. Request from NY Blood Center-NJ Blood Services for use of Chisholm Community Center
Adler Gym on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11:00am to 9:00pm, for blood drive.
(Hold Harmless and Certificate of Insurance provided.)
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, January 28, 2026 through February 10, 2026 in the amount of $5,911,326.68.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. NJ American Water Company, Notice of Public Hearings in the matter of their petition for
authorization to change the level of its purchased water adjustment clause and purchased
wastewater treatment clause, February 12, 4:30pm and 5:30pm. For further info, please see
Company’s website: www.newjerseyamwater.com.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 2.10.26
i. Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel
ii. Attorney-Client Privilege, Potential Contract Neg. and Potential Lease, Purchase or
Acquisition of Real Property
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
Adjournment
