Township Committee Meeting – Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 pm
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Updated: Jul 14
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Township Committee – July 14, 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 July & August 2026.
b. Springfield Public Library is pleased to host a summer concert on Wednesday July 15th. Tree Oh! will be performing at 6:30pm in front of Town Hall. Bring your own
lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of classic rock ad popular music favorites. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved indoors at the library.
c. The next Committee Meeting is Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm.
d. All storm debris must be place by the curb no later than Sunday, July 19th. Please
do not block storm drains. Debris must not exceed 5 feet in length or 10 inches in
diameter. Brush placed at the curb after July 19th will not be collected.
e. The BID is pleased to announce a Music Festival Thursday, July 23rd, from
6pm – 8pm. Music by the Characters. Free ice cream and hot dogs while supplies
last.
f. Executive Session Resolution No. 7.14.26(a) – Attorney-Client Privilege & Litigation
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
All in Favor
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
b. Department Head Month Reports, as emailed.
.
5. Minutes
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
1. Ordinance 2026-13 This ordinance amends the land use provisions at
Chapter 35 of the Township Code within § 35-10.1 (Amendments to Zoning
Map) to rezone the rear portion of the property located at 171 Route 22
East Bound (Block 3703, Lot 1) from the General Industrial (I-40) Zone
District to the Highway Commercial (H-C) Zone District.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: Township Website, July 16, 2026.
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
2.Ordinance 2026-14 This ordinance amends the land use provisions set
forth in Chapter 35 of the Township Code by permitting car washes as a
conditional use within the Highway Commercial (H-C) Zone District
pursuant to §35-41 (Conditional Uses), thereby amending Appendix A,
Schedule of Zoning Limitations of Chapter 35 to include car washes as a
permitted conditional use within the Highway Commercial (H-C) Zone
District, establishing specific conditional use standards for car washes
within §35-41.2 (Specific Requirements), and adding a definition of a “car
wash” within §35-7 (Definitions).
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
ii. Second: Committeeman Huber
iii. Publication: Township Website, July 16, 2026
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
None
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-203 This resolution approves the banner hanging and street
closing applications by Saint James Church on various dates for the purposes
of holding a Church Festival.
. 1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2026-204 This resolution authorizes the Springfield Recreation
Department’s grant application for the 2026 Union County Kids Recreation
Trust Fund.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2026-205 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: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-206 This resolution authorizes the waiver of certain
application fees.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-207 This resolution approves the hiring of James Fitzpatrick
for a police civilian employee position within the Police Records Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2026-208 This resolution approves the promotion of Francis
Lombardi to the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2026-209 This resolution authorizes the return of escrow fees to
the following Planning Board & Zoning Board Applicants. All work has been
completed.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2026-210 This Resolution authorizes the Township to purchase
network equipment, firewalls and related software and licenses in accordance
with the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, in an amount not to
exceed $110,935.36 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2026-211 This resolution awards a contract pursuant to public
bidding law to Portofino Builders LLC for the Resurfacing of Linden Avenue
and Wabeno Avenue (NJDOT State Aid) – Contract SP-2026-01 (COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2026-212 This resolution awards a Professional Service contract
to Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (GPI) for Engineering Services for the
Resurfacing of Various Township Roads and Curbs, Project SP-2026-05
(COAF).
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2026-213 This resolution approves the hiring of Regina Serio for a
part time police civilian employee position within the Police Records
Department.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2026-214 This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointments of
Gail Gross and Fairlynn Chisolm as relief crossing guards.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2026-215 This resolution finds that Springfield Urban Renewal
Corp., the redeveloper of property located at Block 706, Lot 10 in the Township, is in default of the Redevelopment Agreement with the Township and authorizes termination of the Township’s Redevelopment Agreement and Financial Agreement with Springfield Urban Renewal Corp.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items
i. Accept resignation of Jodi Bergen as a Member of the Board of Health
effective July 7, 2026.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
ii. Appoint Erica DuBois, Health Educator, as a Member of the Board of Health to
fill a term expiring December 31, 2026, and appoint Harris Laufer as a Member of
the Board of Health to fill a term expiring December 31, 2028.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
All in Favor
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, June 24, 2026 through July 14, 2026 in the amount of $3,836,154.58.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
i. Springfield Planning Board Meeting, July 22, 6:30 p.m., re 230 Mountain Avenue (The
Jenneral Store) to add additional 18 seats.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution No. 7.13.26 – Attorney-Client Privilege & Personnel
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
