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 March 5, 2001 at 8:00 pm.

AGENDA

OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 26, 2001 - 8:00 P.M.

Butler, Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Marinaccio, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher

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

GUEST

G-1 Dan Garrity - The Classic Car Club Presentation of Funds - Dare Program

G-2 Gene Farrell to discuss Audit.

HEARINGS

H-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee - Bridgepointe Development.

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING

ORD. #02-01 Town Centre Ordinance - Amendments

ORD. #06-01 Bond Ordinance - Bonding Borrowing Oakwood/Spring Knolls Development Sediment Detention Improvements.

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

FR-1 Department Head Salary Increases - (3 1/2% Increase)

FR-2 Ordinance to purchase the Jacobs Property - Central Ave.

FR-3 Amendments to Environmental Commission Ordinance, Associate Members

FR-4 Amending Municipal Land Use Law requiring posting of application notices.

FR-5 Amending Municipal Land Use Law amending requirements for multiple access roads in new developments.

FR-6 Amending requirements to Taxicab/Limousine Ordinance.

*CONSENT AGENDA

*C-1 Parade - Laurence Harbor Little League - Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 9:00 am.

*C-2 Parade - Sayrewood South Little League - Saturday, April 7, 2001 at 10:00 am.

*C-3 Old Bridge Lions Race for Vision (Lions 5K Foot Race) Sunday, June 3, 2001 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

*C-4 Old Bridge Township Raceway Park - Permission to hold fireworks display on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 Wednesday, August 8, 2001 Wednesday, July 11, 2001 Saturday, September 15, 2001

*C-5 Cancellation of Ordinance Balances in the amount of $173,527.58

*C-6 Professional Services Contract for Buchalski, Reynolds and Brodowski in the amount of $35,000.00 (CERT. #941) (Affirm. Act.)

*C-7 Resolution supporting Smart Growth Planning Grant Proposal (A study of regional issues in connection with,among other things, transit pressures in Matawan.)

*C-8 Resolution extending contract of Joseph Benedict, Esq. In the amount of $1,500.00 Re: Perez vs. Noble (CERT. #942) (AFFIRM. ACT.)

*C-9 Authorizing agreement with Middlesex County Improvement Authority to implement Paint Recycling Program - DPW Yard/Second Saturday of every month.

*C-10 Professional Services Contract for CMF Tree Experts (Gary Lovallo) for forestry services (To be paid out of escrow.) (No Cert. Required)

*C-11 Resolution to cancel Real Estates Taxes for 100% disabled veteran-Block 10259.12 Lot1.

*C-12 Contract for 2001 Retainer and Zoning Board of Adjustment Representation - Jerome Convery, Esq. retainer amount of $16,476.00. Any other matters an hourly fee not to exceed $125.00 per hour. (CERT. #943) (AFFIRM. ACT.)

*C-13 Contract for 22-01 Retainer and Planning Board Representation - Thomas Norman Esq.in the amount of a monthly retainer of $1,875.00 per month and an hourly fee of $125.00 per hour for work performed. (CERT.#944) (AFFIRM. ACT.)

*C-14 Professional Service Contract for 2001 Urbitran/Garmen Associates (For traffic model and planning board and zoning board projects.) (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)

*C-15 Resolution to Rescind Council Appointment of Blanche Hoffman to the Open Space Committee due to a duplicate appointment - Res. #22-01.

*C-16 Resolution - Jacobs Property - Joining Grau Appeal

*C-17 Memorialize Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee - Park's Edge

*C-18 Certification of Audit

DISCUSSION

D-1 Cheesequake Dam - (Administration to get estimate for independent surveyor; Legal & Engineering to prepare easement.)

APPOINTMENT

A-1 Vacancy - Open Space Committee

REPORT

R-1 Snow Removal Expenses - Public Safety and Recreation Departments.