Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Township Committee – January 14, 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., Vice Commander, American Legion Post #228.
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
2. Proclamations & Announcements
a. Springfield Residents 55+ January 2025 Calendar.
b. All Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
c. Christmas trees will be collected curbside through the month of January. Please remove lights, decorations, wire, tree stands and plastic bags.
d. First bulk pick up for 2025 is scheduled for March 11th.
e. Swearing in of First Aid Squad Officers and Members.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading - None
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2025-01 This ordinance amends the existing ordinances governing
salary and compensation for certain offices and employment positions and
compensation for certain offices and employment positions and establishes
compensation levels for certain offices and employment positions within the
Township of Springfield.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
iii. Publication: The Local Source, January 23, 2025, with final hearing on
February 11, 2025
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
2.Ordinance 2025-02 This ordinance amends provisions of the Township Code
to create the position of Code Enforcement Officer.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
ii. Second: Committeeman Weber
iii. Publication: The Local Source, January 23, 2025, with final hearing on
February 11, 2025
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2025-43 This resolution authorizes the Township of Springfield to
enter into interlocal shared services agreement with the Bergen County Technical
Schools for Information Technology Services (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2025-44 This resolution authorizes and ratifies the award of a non-fair
and open professional services contract to RD Parisi Associates, Inc., to provide
general insurance consultant/broker services to the Township.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2025-45 This resolution supports New Jersey Senate Bill S2511/
A4051 regulating the sale of certain animals in pet stores.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
iv. Resolution 2025-46 This resolution authorizes the hiring of a seasonal laborer
for the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2025-47 This resolution extends the deadlines for budget dates for
introduction and adoption.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2025-48 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 Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2025-49 This resolution authorizes an award of Professional Services
Contract to reappoint CGP&H LLC to serve as the Township’s Administrative
Agent and to assist it in discharging its housing obligations under the Fair Share
Housing Act and related New Jersey regulations for the time period commencing
as of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2025-50 This resolution awards a professional service contract to Tom
Clarke Marketing LLC for professional website maintenance.
1. Adoption
a. Committeeman Keiser
b. Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items:
i. New York Blood Center - New Jersey Blood Services request to hold a blood drive at the
Chisholm Community Center on Friday, March 21, 2025 (insurance certificate and hold
harmless provided).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, December 19, 2024 through January 14, 2025 in the amount of $6,214,834.00
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 1.14.25 – Attorney-Client Privilege & Personnel
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
11.Adjournment