Township Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 28, 2026, 7:00 pm
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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 – June 23, 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 2026.
b. PRIDE At The Pool, Saturday, June 27th from 1pm-4pm. This event is open to the community. DJ, Bounce House, Zumba, Mini Golf, Give Aways and much more!
c. All Municipal Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of 4th of July.
d. 4th of July Celebration, Saturday July 4th at 5pm Meisel Avenue Park. Free admission, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train and game truck. Concert from 6pm-9pm and Fireworks at dusk.
e. The next Committee Meeting is Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm. Please note there will be one meeting held in both July and August.
f. 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.
g. Proclamation presented to Jonathan Dayton Softball Team - 2026 State Champions.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Department Head Monthly reports, as emailed
.
5. Minutes
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026, Regular and Executive Meeting Minutes
of May 12, 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
1. Ordinance 2026-12 This ordinance grants renewal of municipal consent to
Comcast of New Jersey II, LLC, to construct, connect, operate and
maintain a cable television and communications system in the Township
of Springfield, Union County, New Jersey.
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
iii. Publication: Township Website, June 25, 2026.
b. Public Hearing
Roll Call Vote
ii. First Reading
1. 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 Capodice
iii. Publication: Township Website, June 25, 2026, with final hearing
on July 14, 2026
b. Discussion
Roll Call
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2026-187 This resolution amends the adopted budget for additional
items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for CDBG
Roadway Rehabilitation Grant YR52.
. 1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2026-188 This resolution amends the adopted budget for
additional items of revenue and offsetting appropriation (Chapter 159) for
Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund Grant
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2026-189 This resolution awards a Professional Services 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 Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2026-190 This resolution authorizes refund for three-month jitney
pass in amount of $150.00.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2026-191 This adopts the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2026-192 This resolution authorizes the “In-Step Pay Increase” to
Michael Vanadia to 4th Class Firefighter.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vii. Resolution 2026-193 This resolution authorizes the hiring of seasonal laborers
for the Township’s Department of Public Works.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii. Resolution 2026-194 This resolution is for approval to submit a Transportation
Trust Fund Grant Application and execute a Grant Contract with the NJ
Department of Transportation for the Resurfacing of Briar Hills Circle
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
ix. Resolution 2026-195 This resolution approves the renewal of a Plenary
Retail Consumption License and a Club License.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
x. Resolution 2026-196 This resolution designates July 2026 as Park and
Recreation Month in Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xi. Resolution 2026-197 This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointment of
seasonal staff members at Chisholm Playground Camp.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
xii. Resolution 2026-198 This resolution approves the promotion of Brandon
Manresa to the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiii. Resolution 2026-199 This resolution approves the promotion of Joel Lopez to
the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xiv. Resolution 2026-200 This resolution approves the promotion of John
Dougherty to the rank of Fourth Class Patrol Officer.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xv. Resolution 2026-201 This resolution ratifies and confirms the appointments of
individuals named as Armed Auxiliary Police Officers for the Township of
Springfield.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xvi. Resolution 2026-202 This Resolution accepts a monetary donation of a tree
and plaque at Veterans Memorial Park in memory of Sergeant Angelo
Bonavitacola.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion/Action Items
None
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period, June 10, 2026 through June 23, 2026 in the amount of $4,902,854.81.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
8. Correspondence
None
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 6.23.26 – Attorney-Client Privilege and Personnel
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment
