Township Committee Agenda– January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey

Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us 

AGENDA 

       Township Committee – January 27, 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. Christmas trees will be collected curbside through the month of January.  Please remove lights, decorations, wire, tree stands and plastic bags.

c.  If you are interested in serving on any Boards including Rent Leveling, Planning or Library there are some vacancies. Please email your information including any relevant professional background to Residents-review@springfield-nj.us.

d. Ceremonial Swearing in of Police Sergeant Anthony Voorhees.

e. Oakland Avenue Park Project discussion.

3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)

4. Reports

      a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo

      b. Department Head Monthly Reports, as emailed.

5. Minutes

       a. Regular and Executive meeting minutes of December 16, 2025, as emailed

                 1. Adoption

                     a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

                     b. Second: Committeeman Capodice

                         All in Favor

6. New Business

          a. Ordinances

               i. Second Reading  

                       None

                       ii. First Reading

                                 None

      b. Resolutions

                        i. Resolution 2026-60 This resolution approves the appointment of Eric A. Serio as a

                           Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II.

                                  1. Adoption    

                      a. Motion: Committeeman Weber

                      b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser

                          Roll Call Vote

ii. Resolution 2026-61 This resolution approves the appointment of Antonio Nacci as

    a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II.

                    1. Adoption

a.   Motion: Committeeman Weber

b.   Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser

Roll Call Vote

                 iii. Resolution 2026-62 This resolution approves the banner hanging application by

                      The Springfield First Aid Squad.

                        1. Adoption

                                     a. Motion: Committeeman Huber

                                     b. Second: Committeeman Capodice

                                         Roll Call Vote

           iv. Resolution 2026-63 This resolution authorizes refund of Redemption Monies                             1. Adoption    

                           a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

                           b. Second: Committee Capodice

                               Roll Call Vote

      v. Resolution 2026-64 This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to the

          Planning Board & Zoning Board Applicants as listed.  All work has been

         Completed.

                                 1. Adoption

                                     a. Motion: Committeeman Huber

   b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser

   Roll Call Vote 

              vi. Resolution 2026-65 This resolution approves the banner hanging application by

                   the Rotary Club of Springfield.

                                 1. Adoption

                                     a. Motion: Committeeman Huber

   b. Second: Committeeman Capodice

   Roll Call Vote

vii. Resolution 2026-66 This resolution authorizes a License Agreement with the

     Rotary Club of Springfield to utilize certain Township property for a food truck event.

              1. Adoption

                  a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice

                  b. Second: Committeeman Weber

                      Roll Call Vote

                    viii. Resolution 2026-67 This resolution authorizes the transfer of Appropriation

                           Reserves.       

                                    1.Adoption

                                      a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

                           b Second: Committeeman Capodice

                             Roll Call Vote   

    ix. Resolution 2026-68 This resolution awards a contract to Portofino Builders LLC, for

         the 2026 Drainage, Sewer and Excavation Assistant Program - Contract SP-2025-

         08 (COAF).

                                   1.Adoption

                                      a. Motion: Committeeman Huber

                                      b. Second: Committeeman Capodice

                                          Roll Call Vote

                 x. Resolution 2026-69 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: Committeeman Capodice

                                          Roll Call Vote

                    xi. Resolution 2026-70 This resolution confirms the granting of an exemption from

                         property taxes based upon qualified disabled veteran status.

                                   1. Adoption

                                        a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice

                                        b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer

                                            Roll Call Vote

     c. Discussion/Action Items

         i. Accept resignation of Erica DuBois as a Member of the Library Board

            effective January 12, 2026.

                   1. Adoption

                       a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

                       b. Second: Committeeman Huber

                           All in Favor

         ii. Request from Chabad Jewish Learning Center for use of Margaret

            Bandrowski Meeting Room on Monday, March 2, 2026, 3pm to 10:30pm for

            Purim event. (Hold Harmless provided; Certificate of Insurance to be provided when

            approved.)

                  1. Adoption

                      a. Motion: Committeeman Weber

                      b. Second: Committeeman Huber

                          Roll Call Vote

        iii. Request from NY Blood Center-NJ Blood Services for use of Chisholm Community Center

            Adler Gym on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 11:30am to 9:30pm, 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 14, 2026 through January 27, 2026 in the amount of $4,770,999.83

                     1. Adoption

 a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

 b. Second: Committeeman Capodice

     Roll Call Vote

 8. Correspondence

 9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue

10. Executive Session Resolution 1.27.26 – Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel

            a. Adoption

                i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser

               ii. Second: Committeeman Weber

                   All in Favor

Adjournment