This meeting is being held in conformance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice has been given to the newspaper and notice of the meeting has been posted in public places. Next Open Public Meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
MARCH 21, 2005 – 7:30 P.M.
Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Panos, Testino, Volkert, President Baker
1. Salute to the flag and quorum roll call
2. Matters listed on agenda for that meeting
3. Public comment on any subject matter
4. Adjournment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 7, 2005 – Combined Meeting
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #07-2005 Halloween Curfew for Minors
ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
FR-1 Ordinance to amend the Land Development Ordinance Article VII – Zoning of the Old Bridge Township Land Development Ordinance – Application of Yard Requirements.
FR-2 Ordinance to amend the Land Development Ordinance Article IV – Subsection 4-6F “Digitized Copy Required of Final Approved Plans”.
FR-3 Bond Ordinance – Authorizing various capital improvement projects within the Township of Old Bridge appropriating the sum of $3,741,000.00 and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or bond anticipation notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,335,000.00. (HS) (Requires submission of Supplemental Debt Statement on date of first reading)
FR-4 Bond Ordinance – Authorizing the replacement of the roof of the Ice Arena in the Township appropriating the sum of $262,500.00 and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds or bond anticipation notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $250,000.00. (HS) (Requires submission of Supplemental Debt Statement on date of first reading)
FR-5 Bond Ordinance – Authorizing the completion of various Capital Improvements and acquisition of equipment appropriating the sum of $3,741,000.00 and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds or Bond Anticipation Notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,335,000.00. (HS) (Requires submission of Supplemental Debt Statement on date of first reading)
DISCUSSION ORDINANCE
DO-1 Ordinance governing the preservation, protection, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs within the Township of Old Bridge. (JJC)
DO-2 Ordinance amending Section 10-8.9 Parking Permit Only in designated residential areas to add the following streets: Southwood Drive from Ridge Road to Route 516; all of Ridge Road; all of Robin Lane from 9:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 a.m. Saturday, from 9:00 pm Saturday to 5:00 a.m. Sunday. (LP/MJ)
ACTION RESOLUTION (March 21, 2005)
AR-1 Authorizing mayor and clerk to execute agreement with Middlesex County re 2005 Municipal Alliance (deadline to file March 28, 2005)
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Resolution authorizing Pinkiewicz Property – Phase I Environmental Review. (JC)
C-2 Emergency appropriation be and the same is hereby made for Snow Removal – Salaries and Wages in the aggregate amount of $15,000.00 and other expenses in the amount of $100,000.00. (HS)
C-3 Chapter 159 – Corrections in 2005 Budget regarding matching funds for grants – Local match for Information and Assistance Grant. (HS)
C-4 Resolution to cancel balances for the Information and Assistance Grant in the amount of $306.00 for the Receivable and $306.00 for the Appropriation. Only spent $6,694.00 for defibrillators out of the $7,000.00 grant. (Cannot use elsewhere).
C-5 Resolution for approval of Carter’s Children’s Wear Annual Tent Sale for five (5) days April 13th, 2005 – April 17, 2005.
C-6 Resolution approving and accepting the final construction plans and specifications for improvements to the intersection of Route 516 and Owens Road as per County/Township agreement and authorizing Department of Finance to appropriate $250,000.00 (PS) (CERT # )
C-7 Resolution adopting a residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan as part of the CDBG Program. (JC)
C-8 Granting permission to Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority to submit application and obtain required tidelands conveyances and permits – Laurence Harbor Interceptor (RMS)
C-9 Amending Green Acres Project Agreement for Cedar Ridge II Acquisition to secure additional grant award of $800,000 (bringing total project grant to $6,100,000.00) (WTB)
C-10 Requesting approval of N.J. Department of Transportation re mid-block bus stop – Route 9 North and Ferry Road (RMS)
C-11 Approving Old Bridge Captains Association collective negotiations agreement (MJ)
C-12 Resolution authorizing Professional Services Contract with CME Associates for improvements to Yardley Manor in the amount “Not To Exceed” $11,900.00. (Money to be taken from inspection escrow.) (CERT #1319)
C-13 MCIA Vehicles
APPOINTMENT
A-1 Appointment to the Ethics Board
PROCLAMATION – (WB) (3/28/05)
Bryant McCombs – Boys National Junior Class Record Indoor 400 Meter Run.
PROCLAMATION – (JP) (3/28/05)
Cable Access Channel Volunteers
PRESENTATION (WB) (3/28/05)
Golf Course Update
HEARING – 3/28/05
Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee – Bayshore Fitness Center |