Township Committee – February 24, 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 24, 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 March 2026.
b. If you are interested in serving on any Boards or the Finance Review Committee, please send an email to residents-review@springfield-nj.us.
c. Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary…. Springfield Public Library Vault Reveal, Sunday March 15th at 2pm.
d. Bulk pick up Wednesday March 18th. Please have all items out by Tuesday evening.
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 meeting minutes of January 13, 2026 and Executive meeting minutes A & B
of January 13, 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
None
ii. First Reading
1. Ordinance 2026-03 – This ordinance repeals §35-86 (Development Fee
Regulations) and to repeal and replace §35-34 (Affordable Housing) of
Chapter XXXV (Land Use) of the Municipal Code of the Township of
Springfield to address Requirements of the Fair Housing ACT (FHA), as
amended, and the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (UHAC), as
amended, regarding Compliance with the Township’s Affordable Housing
Obligations.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The local Source, February 26, 2026, with final hearing on
March 10, 2026.
b. Discussion
Roll Call
2. Ordinance 2026-04 – This ordinance amends Section 35-17 (“OVERLAY
ZONES AND MANDATORY SET-ASIDE ORDINANCE”) of Article V
(“District Regulations”) of Chapter 35 (“Land Use”) of the Code of The
Township of Springfield, Chapter XXXV, Land Use Regulations, to
effectuate the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the
Township of Springfield, as amended and enacted pursuant to Court
Order, by the Township Committee of the Township of Springfield,
County of Union, State of New Jersey.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: The local Source, February 26, 2026, with final hearing on
March 10, 2026.
b. Discussion
Roll Call
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-80 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
ii. Resolution 2026-81 This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax
overpayments.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2026-82 This resolution authorizes the Mayor and Township Clerk to
submit documents for the Springfield Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2027.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-83 This resolution authorizes a License Agreement with NMBC
Moving Solutions to utilize certain Township parking facilities on a temporary
basis.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-84 This resolution awards a Professional Service Contract to
Pennoni Associates Inc., for providing professional services in connection with the
Former Schaible Oil Company/Springfield Firehouse (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Huber
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, February 11, 2026 through February 24, 2026 in the amount of $10,432,459.89.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
a. Westfield, Ordinance 2026-03 (intro), designating 625 Westfield Avenue as a historic
landmark. Public hearing, March 10, 8 p.m.
b. Union, Notice of Public Hearing, Planning Board, February 26, 7:30, Amendment to
Township’s Master Plan
c. Millburn - Zoning Board Hearing, March 2, 7 p.m., Applicant 521 Millburn Avenue for
Variance
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
Adjournment
