Township Committee Agenda Thursday September 25, 2025
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Updated: Sep 24
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Township Committee – September 25, 2025 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 October 2025.
b. Fall Festival & Car Show Sunday October 5th 11am – 5pm. Free Admission, Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music, Beer Garden and much more. Rain date October 19th.
c. All Municipal Offices will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday October 13th.
d. Houdaille Quarry Walk, Sunday October 19th from 11am – 1pm. Arrive no later than 10:45am. No dogs or strollers are permitted. Rain date October 26th.
e. The Farmers Markets last day will be Monday October 27th.
f. Please remember bikes and strollers are prohibited from the track at Meisel. Should anyone observe a violation of this policy immediately contact the Union County Police at 908-654-9800.
g. Poll Workers Needed. Earn $300 for the November Election call 908-527-4123 for details.
h. Ceremonial Swearing in Captain Ryan Westover, Lieutenant Daniel Zieser, Lieutenant Keith Christopher and Patrol Officer Anthony Crutcher, Jr.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only with exception of Oakland Avenue Park)
Presentation of Oakland Avenue Park and Public Comment
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
b. Department Head Monthly Reports, as emailed.
5. Minutes
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
None
ii. First Reading
1.Ordinance 2025-18 This ordinance amends § 5-30 of the Township Code to
update the animal waste removal provisions thereof.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Weber
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
iii. Publication: The Local Source, October 2, 2025, with final hearing
on October 14, 2025
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2025-242 This resolution confirms the granting of an exemption from
property taxes based upon qualified disabled veteran status.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2025-243 This resolution authorizes the “In-Step Pay Increase” to
Ronald Werner to 4th Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2025-244 This resolution authorizes the refund of a security deposit
collected from the Springfield Community Pool.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2025-245 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: Deputy Mayor Laufer Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2025-246 This resolution approves the promotion of Stephen Bratsch to
the rank of Sixth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2025-247 This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding law to Portofino Builders, LLC., for the 2025 Road Improvements Program to Highlands Avenue and Windsor Drive- Contract SP-2025-05 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2025-248 A resolution requesting permission for the Dedication by Rider
for revenues from the Donations for Park Bench Improvements as provided by
N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2025-249 This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional
items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for CDBG Senior
Citizens Transportation Grant YR51
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2025-250 This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional
items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for CDBG Roadway
Rehabilitation Grant YR51
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2025-251 This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding
law to Denbar Construction Inc., for the Midvale Drive and Northview Terrace
Resurfacing - Contract SP-2025-06 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
xi. Resolution 2025-252 This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding
law to Portofino Builders LLC., for the Resurfacing of Diamond Road and
Lawrence Road (NJDOT State Aid) - Contract SP-2025-01 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
xii.Resolution 2025-253 This resolution authorizes a contract with Barts
Construction, Inc., for the removal and installation of two (2) new scroll
compressors for Carrier Chiller in Town Hall.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items:
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, September 10, 2025 through September 25, 2025 in the amount of $5,864,583.11.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. NJ Transit, Public Hearing, October 23, 6-8 pm, Senior Citizens & Disabled Residents
Assistance, Call 973-491-7772 by October 10 for info
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 9.25.25 – Attorney/Client Privilege & Personnel – Police Dept.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
ii. Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
