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 Public Meeting of the Council will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
MARCH 28, 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. Approval of Minutes of previous meetings
3. Presentation of Bills - BILL LISTING
4. Reports of Clerk and Attorney
5. Preliminary public comments to Council, subject to following conditions and restrictions:
(1) Limited to one (1) subject for maximum period of three (3) minutes
(2) Those desiring to speak must sign list maintained by Clerk
(3) This portion does not encompass Consent Agenda or Second Reading Ordinances or any other matter for which comment or public hearing to occur at this meeting.
6. Public comment limited to items listed on the Consent Agenda.
7. Ordinances: Adoption/amendment of those ordinances for second reading.
8. Proposed ordinances and resolutions.
9. Consent Agenda
10. Unfinished Business
11. New Business and Written Communications.
12. Public comments on any subject matter.
13. Council Comments
14. Adjournment
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 7, 2005 – Combined Meeting
PROCLAMATION (WB)
Bryant McCombs – Boys National Junior Class Indoor Record 400 Meter Run
PROCLAMATION (JP)
Cable Access Channel Volunteers
CERTIFICATES (JP)
Old Bridge Junior Knights Travel Basketball Team
PRESENTATION (WB)
Golf Course Update
HEARING
H-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee Bayshore Fitness Center
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #07-2005 Halloween Curfew for Minors
ORDINANCE 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 Requirements 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.
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
FR-5 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 p.m.Saturday to 5: a.m. Sunday.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Resolution authorizing Pinkiewicz Property – Phase I Environmental Review.
C-2 An 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.
C-3 Chapter 159- Corrections in 2005 Budget regarding Matching Funds for Grants – Local Match Information and Assistance Grant.
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 $7,000.00 grant (Cannot use elsewhere).
C-5 Permission to hold the Carter’s Children’s Wear Annual Tent Sale – April 13, 2005 thru 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 in the amount of $250,000.00. (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
C-7 Resolution adopting a residential anti-displacement and relocation plan as part of the CDBG Program.
C-8 Granting permission to O.B.M.U.A. to submit application and obtain required tidelands conveyances and permits Laurence Harbor Interceptor, Block 1 Lots 54.11 and 54.12.
C-9 Resolution amending Green Acres Project Agreement for Cedar Ridge II Acquisition to secure additional grant award of $800,000.00 (bringing total project grant to $6,100,000.00)
C-10 Requesting approval of mid-block bus stop – Route 9 North and Ferry Road.
C-11 Approving Old Bridge Captain’s Association Agreement.
C-12 Resolution authorizing Professional Services Contract with CME Associates for improvements to Yardley Manor in the amount “Not to Exceed” $11,900.00. (CERT. #1319) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
C-13 Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) 2005 Chevrolet Blazers for Code Enforcement under State Contract No. A53131 in the amount of “Not to Exceed” $55,500.00. (CERT. #1320) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
C-14 Correcting resolution of March 14, 2005 for Joseph Benedict, in regard to legal representation of Chief Collow, P.O. Pein, P.O. Moser, P.O. Smalley, Sgt. Ericksen and K. Tevis, Court Administrator in the amount of $2,500.00. (CERT. #1317) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JC)
APPOINTMENTS
A-1 Appointment to the Ethics Board – Rev. John M. Rozembajgier (St. Thomas the Apostle Church).
A-2 Appointment to the Ethics Board – Rabbi Wernick (Congregation Beth Or)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ES-1 Thomas Norman, Esq. re: Brunetti |