Township Committee Agenda Tuesday, May 12, 7 PM
- May 12
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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 – May 12, 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 Marc Krauss, Vice Commander, American Legion Post #228.
c. Moment of Silence
d. Roll Call
2. Proclamations & Announcements
a. Springfield 55+ Residents Calendar May 2026.
b. Pizza with the Police, Wednesday, May 13th, from 5pm-7pm at TD Pizza.
c. Springfield Community Pool membership registration is open online at www.thesay.org/scp.
d. 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.
e. The Union County Board of Elections is currently seeking Republican and Bilingual Poll Workers for the Primary Election on June 2nd. Compensation for the day is $300. If interested in serving, please apply online at www.ucnj.org/pollworker. The drop box is located in the Chisholm parking lot by the handicapped ramp. Early voting begins Tuesday, May 26th and ends Sunday, May 31st. Visit the County website for participating Municipalities www.unioncounty votes.com. Please note Springfield does not offer early voting.
f. Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, Ceremony begins 10 am at Veterans Park,
with parade immediately following down Mountain Avenue to Jonathan Dayton HS
where Springfield-Hillside Elks Lodge 2004 has a free hot dog and drink waiting!
Grand Marshal for 2026 is Joseph Policastro.
h. The Town Wide Garage sale is scheduled for Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th from 9am – 6pm. While no permit is required to participate, we ask that you register your address on the town website. This will allow residents and visitors to easily locate all participating homes.
i. Springfield’s Pride Month Celebration, Friday, May 29, Chisholm Park (near
Community Center) 6:30pm, rainbow flag raising, speeches, live musical
performances, 7:30pm “Wicked” on big screen, refreshments. RSVP for event
j. Proclamation – Emergency Medical Services Week – Presented to Springfield First Aid Squad President Liz Fritzen
k. Springfield Police Department will host a Presentation on NJ E-Bike Laws &
Roadway Safety, Wednesday, May 20, 6pm, Chisholm Community Center.
Questions: 973-912-2249 or community-policing@springfield-nj.us
l. Township of Springfield 2026 Budget
1. Discussion of Budget
2. Public Hearing
a. Motion to open Public Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
c. Public Comment
d. Motion to close Public Hearing: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Second: Committeeman Capodice
All in Favor
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
1. Ordinance 2026-07 This Ordinance amends various provisions of the Township
Code regarding snow and ice treatment and removal.
a. Adoption:
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: Township Website, May 14, 2026
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2026-08 This ordinance amends certain land use provisions at
Chapter 35 of the Township Code.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: Township Website, May 14, 2026, with final hearing on
June 9, 2026
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-143 This resolution adopts the 2026 Current Budget for the
Township of Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2026-144 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
iii. Resolution 2026-145 This resolution approves the street closing and banner
hanging applications by the Township of Springfield for 4th of July Festivities.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Christopher Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-146 This introduces and approves the proposed 2026 Budget
for the Springfield Community Partnership and provides for public hearing and
final adoption.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-147 This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to
Planning Board and Zoning Board Applicants. All work has been completed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2026-148 This Resolution authorizes the refund of Escrow Fees to 246
Mountain Ave Investors, LLC.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2026-149 This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to Portofino
Builders LLC’s contract with the Township, for the 2025 Road Improvements
Program to Highlands Avenue and Windsor Drive - Contract SP-2025-05.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2026-150 This resolution authorizes a Jurisdictional Agreement
between the Township and NJDOT for highway maintenance and control
regarding NJDOT’s roadway improvements project at the Route 22 and
Mountain Avenue intersection.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2026-151 This resolution authorizes, ratifies and approves an
agreement for the limited, temporary use of a portion of its Community Pool
Parking Lot for parking and production-related purposes.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2026-152 This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to the
Township’s contract with Portofino LLC, for the Resurfacing of Diamond Road
and Lawrence Road (NJDOT State Aid) – Contract SP-2025-01.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2026-153 This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public bidding
law to Denbar Construction, Inc., for the 2026 Roadside Assistance Program –
Contract SP-2026-03 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2026-154 This resolution authorizes the hiring of seasonal laborers for
the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2026-155 This resolution authorizes the Tax Collector to prepare and
mail estimated tax bills in accordance with P.L.1994, c.72.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2026-156 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: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2026-157 This resolution authorizes the Township to purchase firearm
accessories for the Police Department from Lawmen Supply Company in
accordance with the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an
amount not to exceed $29,758,50.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2026-158 This resolution authorizes the Township to purchase a 2026
Ford F250 for the Police Department from Winner Ford in accordance with the
State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed
$56,408.00 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xvii. Resolution 2026-159 This resolution authorizes the Township to purchase three
(3) Interceptor Utility vehicles for the Police Department from Winner Ford in
accordance with the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program, in an
amount not to exceed $143,235.00 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xviii. Resolution 2026-160 This resolution re-establishes a subcommittee of the Township
Committee’s cannabis subcommittee and authorizes the Township Clerk to begin
accepting applications for a cannabis retail license.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xix. Resolution 2026-161 This resolution authorizes an amendment to the award of a
contract to MRC, Inc., for goods and services in connection with the development
of Oakland Avenue park.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, April 29, 2026 through May 12, 2026 in the amount of $10,375,101.14.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation.
b. Notice of Public Hearing; NJ American Water BPU WM25110610 May 20, 2026 4:30pm
and 5:30 pm. For further information contact Board’s Division of Case Management at
609-292-0806
c. Notice of Public Hearing, NJ American Water BPU WR26010010 May 27, 2026 4:30pm
and 5:30pm. For further information contact Director of Division Rate Counsel at
609-292-0806
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 5.12.26 – Attorney-Client Privilege & Potential Litigation
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
