Old Bridge Township, New Jersey - September 24, 2001 Minutes

A Combined Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge was held on September 24, 2001 in the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by President Maher who invited all to participate in a salute to the flag followed by a short prayer.

Moment of Silence - Attack on America.

President Maher announced that pursuant to Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, this meeting has been advertised in the Home News and Tribune and that the next public meeting would be held on Monday, October 8, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.

Roll call by Deputy Clerk Ward showed the following answering present: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher. Councilman Testino arrived at 8:30 p.m. Councilman Butler and Councilwoman Hegarty were absent.

No. 447 Responding to the Attack on America.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian aircraft, crashing two into the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon outside of Washington, D.C., and a fourth into the countryside of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, thousands of innocent people, both Americans and visitors to our shores,. Were killed and injured as a result of these wicked and reprehensible attacks, including the passengers and crews of the aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, bystanders, tourists and rescue workers; and

WHEREAS, these attacks were the deadliest assaults ever launched against the United States and by targeting symbols of American strength and success, were clearly intended to intimidate our Nation and weaken its resolve;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by The Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that we do condemn and denounce the terrorists who planned and executed this devastation, as well as their cowardly sponsors and accomplices; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we extend our deepest condolences to the victims of these heinous and ungodly actions, as well as to their families and their friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we commend the heroic actions of the passengers and crews of the aircraft, the rescue workers, the volunteers, the local officials, and so many of the victims, themselves, who responded to these tragic events with courage, compassion, determination and skill; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we thank those foreign leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United State in the aftermath of the attacks; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we support President Bush, his Cabinet, our Armed Forces, our Federal, State of local law enforcement agencies and Congress in their efforts to bring justice to the perpetrators of these attacks and to their accomplices and sponsors; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we stand ready, with Governor DiFrancesco and his Administration to share whatever of our resources may be needed for the rescue and recovery efforts in New York and in Washington, as well as with any agencies charged with the investigation of this mass murder and the apprehension of the responsible parties; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor DiFrancesco, Senators Torricelli and Corzine, our State Legislators and the New Jersey League of Municipalities.

Moved by Councilman Hoff, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

No. 448 Commending all township volunteer agencies for their assistance during the World Trade Center crisis in New York City.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the City of New York suffered unspeakable death, injury and destruction on Tuesday, September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, police officers, fire fighters and emergency medial staff responded without hesitation; and

WHEREAS, many of the individuals responding also met with death and injury; and

WHEREAS, the terrorist attacks on New York City caused direct consequences in Old Bridge Township because of its large commuter population to New York City; and

WHEREAS, not the least of these consequences is the missing or deceased eleven Old Bridge Township residents; and

WHEREAS, even in the face of these events and the ongoing danger implied by terrorist attacks upon New York City, Old Bridge emergency responders presented themselves without hesitation for duty in New York City and in Old Bridge Township to give assistance to the victims of this great tragedy; and

WHEREAS, it is but a small measure of respect for these emergency responders that the Township Council adopt a formal resolution recognizing and celebrating their bravery and spirit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Mayor, Township Council and entire government of Old Bridge Township does hereby announce its sympathy and solidarity with the victims of the attacks upon the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the families of those missing or deceased and all who give their time and talents in selfless devotion at the scene of these tragedies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council that the Mayor, Township Council and entire government of Old Bridge Township offers their sympathy and solidarity with the eleven citizens of Old Bridge Township who are missing or deceased at the scene of the Twin Towers attacks; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council that the Mayor, Township Council and entire governmental family of Old bridge Township does hereby express its gratitude, respect and pride in the emergency response from Old Bridge Township who offered their services and talents at the time of this tragedy.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Township Council and the community of Old bridge Township does hereby offer specific and particular gratitude for the bravery and selfless dedication of the Old Bridge Township Police Department, the South Old Bridge Fire Company, the Cheesequake Fire Company, the Laurence Harbor First Aid Squad, the Cheesequake First Aid Squad, the Red and White First Aid Squad, the Green and White First Aid Squad and the Office of Emergency Management of the Township of Old Bridge.

Moved by Councilman Redmond, seconded by Councilman Hoff and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

No. 449 Approval of Minutes.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

the following minutes have been approved:

Combined/Executive - August 13, 2001

Moved by Councilman Redmond, seconded by Councilman Cucchiara and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

No. 450 Bill List.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

vouchers subject to preaudit and control; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is responsible for the preaudit, the disbursement of all monies and the control over all expenditures to ensure that the budget appropriations are not exceeded; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Township Council has satisfied themselves in respect to the bill listing of September 24, 2001 that there exists a detailed bill or voucher supporting each payment and there is indication that goods or services have been received or rendered.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge that the bill listing of September 24, 2001 as approved by the Business Administrator after preaudit and control by the Director of Finance and after review by the Finance Committee be spread on the minutes in the amount of $2,617,954.72 (Accounts Payable).

Moved by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Greene and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

No. 451 Bill List.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator has the responsibility of approving all bills and vouchers subject to preaudit and control; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is responsible for the preaudit, the disbursement of all monies and the control over all expenditures to ensure that the budget appropriations are not exceeded; and

Moved by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Greene and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

No. 452 Bill List. DENIED

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the Business Administrator has the responsibility of approving all bills and vouchers subject to preaudit and control; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance is responsible for the preaudit, the disbursement of all monies and the control over all expenditures to ensure that the budget appropriations are not exceeded; and

Moved by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Cucchiara and so denied on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Redmond, Sohor.

NAYS: Councilmen Greene, Hoff, President Maher.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Clerk's Report.

Deputy Clerk Ward announced the following important dates:

Tuesday, September 25, 2001 Board of Education Referendum
Saturday, September 29, 20001 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clerk's Office to process commuter permits
October 6, 2001 Old Bridge Day - Voter Registration 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 9, 2001 Voter registration (general election) deadline (until 9:00 p.m.)

Moved by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Testino, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Report of the Attorney.

Attorney Ruggierio: Many of you know that there has been a tentative agreement concerning a public purpose that can be utilized to allow the township to expend public funds in connection with the Cheesequake Dam. This will necessitate the preparation of an "easement" which I have already drawn up and forwarded to the attorney for Cheesequake Village Association. Assuming that those details are worked out, the council will authorize the acceptance of the easement by ordinance.

What appeared to be a contested matter under recent case law has now been resolved. The Cedar Ridge property which the council authorized me to acquire will be a matter of a consent order that will allow the township to acquire the property in question and deposit the funds. At the end of the proceeding we will have a determination on what the value is. We won't have to have a hearing over our right to condemn the property. While this is something that does not come up that often, there are recent case law that has given new life to these types of contests, and in this case we expected that we would experience such a contest.

We will be dealing extensively with final negotiations in the Sommers agreement. We meet with the judge in the next week for two full days to attempt to get to the bottom line.

Councilman Hoff: (Re: Cheesequake Dam) I am sure that your enabling legislation tool will be the Deputy Attorney General.

Attorney Ruggierio: There was a need by one of the fire companies for a water source of last resort should the public water system fail. Lake Logan, which was created by the dam, would be available to supply a sufficient public reason for the township to want to see the continued existence of the dam and the lake as a water source.

Councilman Hoff: The residents of Cheesequake Village are reluctant to give up anything but the maintenance.

Attorney Ruggierio: I have talked tom the attorney for the Cheesequake Village Association ("CVA"), and I understand the concern of the association. Some of the council attended a meeting at which CVA expressed its concern that this not become a public recreational site. We were able to resolve that because this will be a water resource for the fire companies and this will imply the right of the public to use the lake for any other purpose.

Councilman Hoff: How will we access the dam for repairs?

Attorney Ruggierio: The CVA will deed the dam to the township giving an easement across the property which according to their attorney is consistent with their association by-laws and filed documents. They are allowed to give us access maintenance or police and fire protection. If that is the case, there should not be a legal issue with any association member about acquiring the necessary easement for maintenance.

Councilman Hoff: When will this occur?

Attorney Ruggierio: The easement was drawn the day of the agreement. The easement went to the attorney within the last day. Once the form is approved and CVA signs it, I will present an ordinance to the council to accept that as a municipal property for purposes of continued maintenance.

Councilman Hoff: What is the status of the available monies from the Gubernatorial discretionary fund grant - $75,000?

Attorney Ruggierio: Some of this has been consumed by attorney and engineering fees, but the easement document provides that the balance will be paid over to the township.

Councilman Redmond: Is the money left over from the Sam Thompson money being turned over to the township?

Attorney Ruggierio: Yes.

Councilman Redmond: Is there enough? We talked about $37,000. How much are we going to need to do this job?

Councilman Hoff: The original estimate was $110,000.

Councilman Redmond: How much of the discretionary money remains?

Councilman Hoff: I assume $60,000 plus.

Attorney Ruggierio: The engineering will cost about $27,000 to do the design and secure the permits and have interface with the DEP. Once that is achieved the construction begins. I think the sum will be less than $50,000. The whole job could have been done for $75,000, but that is not available now.

President Maher: Have we reached an agreement to repair the dam as opposed to decommissioning the dam?

Attorney Ruggierio: That decision is not made until you adopt an ordinance accepting this easement. There is not a choice any longer because we are talking about a water source - you have to have a dam to create the water source.

President Maher: I thought a decision was going to made by the council based on financial and economic considerations whether to decommission or repair the dam.

Attorney Ruggierio: Hypothetically, if asked what to do, the council decided to decommission the dam. The question then arises as to what basis we have to expend money on private property. There is no public purpose. The fire companies have concurred in a public sense to have a water source of last resort if the public water system fails, the fire apparatus would be able to respond to the homes, we would need a lake. Lakes are made by creating dams. You don't have a decision to make. The dam has to be repaired to achieve the public purpose.

President Maher: The township is going to assume responsibility for liability for the life of that dam and the future maintenance?

Attorney Ruggierio: The township would be assuming the responsibility of the dam structure. The perpetual obligation to maintain would entail keeping the sleuth ways clear of debris.

President Maher: My recollection of the meeting is that the property was going to be deeded to the township with the remaining money; that CVA was moving forward with T&M and have them (T&M) do the design and the development of the engineering studies, and then the township would get it back, and we would make the decision whether to have the dam repaired or decommissioned. I thought that was the decision. What has changed?

Attorney Ruggierio: I think you are mis-recollecting the meeting. You might remember that at the end of the meeting, I was asked to sit down with the lawyer for CVA who had made some promise not to charge any more money against the fund or against CVA, and we would try to come up with a basis for a public purpose in connection with the township's involvement. We came up with this outcome. I was told that the by-laws and file documents in the association do not permit the association to give any rights to the lake to the general public without a referendum with a super majority among the residents. You have asked me to resolve this matter; I have come to you with a resolution. I don't think there is a resolution of the nature that you describe that could be legally accomplished.

Councilman Redmond: The engineers had to know up front whether they were designing the repair of the dam or the decommission. The engineering could not be done without that decision. Nelson was clear when we sent the members of CVA away that we needed to go forward with the repair of the dam in order for the township to be involved. The decision was up to them. I don't believe they were deeding property; they were giving us an easement.

Attorney Ruggierio: My original proposal was that we get an easement of access and an easement of lake use which would involve other property owners. This was complex, but at least it was a solution. The attorney for CVA told me that this was not a possibility without a vote by the association members which would seem to be impossible. They may even have to sign deeds of conveyance. I am surprised that there is a concern about this. I thought this outcome was consistent with what the township council was trying to achieve.

President Maher: Maybe I am the only one who had a concern. I know the DEP gave us the option of decommissioning or repairing the dam. I have a problem with the township assuming the responsibility for this. We are using this term "dam" loosely. This is a homemade six foot cinder block wall.

Attorney Ruggierio: The DEP gave that option under the grant to the grantee (CVA). CVA can still decommission the dam; it is within the realm of possibility. Our problem is under what circumstances can the township expend public monies in connection with this private property. We have two solutions. One of them is a problem with the association. This other solution concerning fire fighting stand by capacity seems to be the solution that is available and can be done without any great procedural problems.

President Maher: This needs further council discussion. This council does not want to assume responsibility of the dam.

Councilman Hoff: Please don't discuss this any more.

President Maher: I just said I am not discussing this any more.

Councilman Hoff: I thought you said you were bringing this up for discussion before it is done. I am going to remind you of one thing. We have the same responsibility for the skate board park as we would for a pond.

President Maher: Listen to your words. Let's not discuss this any more. We will discuss this at a later date.

Councilman Hoff: I don't want this held for a later date. I want to give the authority to the attorney to move it now. It has been sitting too long already.

Attorney Ruggierio: There is nothing to do right now.

Preliminary public comment.

George Callaghan: The Madison Park Fire Company plans to put a cautionary traffic light on my front lawn. This situation has not been addressed at council, and I want to express my opposition to this.

Mayor Cannon: This money was obtained by the fire companies through a legislative grant, and I assume that this would have to be okayed by engineering or our building department. If this is on your property, it has to have an easement.

President Maher: I suggest that you contact the Mayor. Is the light on your lawn?

Mr. Callaghan: On August 2 Mr. Larson informed my wife that the Madison Park fire house was planning to install a flashing light on my property within the next three months. Mr. Larson is running for town council. He made this apparent that this (the light) was a "done deal".

Councilman Cucchiara: Is the Board of Fire Commissioners putting the light up?

Mr. Callaghan: I believe Sam Thompson informed us that funds have been provided, and that there would be a light installed.

Councilman Cucchiara: I suggest contacting your local Board of Fire Commissioners to determine if they are the source who are installing the light. You can then attend their board meeting and voice your opinion. I believe permission from the DOT has to be obtained.

President Maher: Please contact Mr. Larson to follow up on this.

Mr. Robbie: Addressed the council about speeding on Morganville Road and suggested forming a committee with members of the police department and the council to help him correct this problem.

Councilman Sohor: Volunteered to serve on the committee. I suggest that traffic and safety get together with engineering and in two weeks come back to us with suggestions. We can invite residents to come in to participate in a workshop before our agenda meeting on October 8.

Councilman Greene: This is not an issue specific to Morganville Road. I would hate to direct the efforts to Morganville Road. We need to identify all areas.

President Maher: Councilmen Greene, Sohor and Redmond will be council representatives, and I will ask the Clerk's office to schedule a meeting with public safety

Councilman Cucchiara: Routes 34, 35, 9, and 18 run through our township. We have three traffic and safety officers. Summonses stop speeding, but this cannot be done with only three officers.

Mr. Robbie: I did not recommend more police presence. We need a concrete wall to stop this.

President Maher: The workshop will be at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8.

Arlene Curry: There are eight homes on Texas Road east of Englishtown Road that have no water. The Halpern development is now open with a tremendous retaining pond. The wells are gone. The cost to install a well is $6,000 with no guarantee that water will be found.

President Maher: I was aware that there was a situation, but not that the residents were out of water.

Ms. Curry: Texas Road west of Englishtown Road has water. Texas Road east is scheduled to get it (water) down to their first entryway. The retention pond is east of the entrance way, and those residents who are out of water are not going to get any.

President Maher: When are the Old Bridge MUA meetings?

Ms. Curry: The water authority has been called. It is not their problem.

President Maher: This is another committee or task force that we will be forming.

Mr. Greene, do you want to lead a committee? Are you literally out of water? Are you trucking in water?

Michelle Downey (186 Texas Road): We have called the MUA and complained that the homes behind us water their grass from the fire hydrant. Mr. Roy indicated that the MUA was going to attempt to get a meter to lock on the fire hydrant. I called again and was told that this was not their problem, and that nothing can be done. Is there any guarantee that we will be getting water? I travel to Sayreville to bring in water to my home.

President Maher: Rich (Councilman Greene), I would like a report at our next meeting.

Ms. Curry: The fire company used to fill shallow wells. They are not allowed to do this any longer. As an emergency, I am sure that the firemen would be willing to help.

Councilman Cucchiara: I believe the mandate has to come from the county health department.

Ms. Curry: These people are in dire need now.

President Maher: Alayne, these people have no water. They are township residents. What can we do in this emergency?

Ms. Shepler: I would have to speak to the MUA to see what their situation is. I would also have to find out from the health department with respect to the mandate that the fire companies cannot fill wells. I know from Mr. Gross from the Middlesex County Board of Health that most of the wells are shallow. If they are not going to be connected to the public water system for over a year, the suggestion by the Board of Health is that they dig deeper wells.

Catherine Miller (320 Texas Road): I am three houses from where the city water is to stop and turn into the entrance on Texas Road. The residents between Englishtown Road and the entrance are going to get city water. I am three houses away from that, and what they are doing is affecting my well. I cannot understand why I am responsible to dig a deeper well when I have had no problems before.

Ms. Curry: O&Y and Halpern were before the board. I attempted to protect the out parcels. Now you have to live with this.

Ms. Miller: We have property dividing lines between our property and the development. The brook in this location has always overflowed, but now there is not a drop in this creek. They did something to take the water away from us. My backyard was always sopping wet; now I have dry grass.

Councilman Cucchiara: Let's find out if the fire department is willing to bring the residents water. We must try to get a portable tanker set up on someone's property.

Pauline Moran (314 Texas Road): Those tanks do nothing; within two hours the water is gone.

Councilman Cucchiara: You can take fill water from the tank. This will ease the solution until we can find a way to get water to you.

Ms. Moran: I have left three messages for Mayor Cannon which have not been returned.

Mayor Cannon: My business administrator called you back to say that the only recourse we have is to have Middlesex County Health Department review the situation.

Ms. Moran: I was told that the health department would come out to inspect our wells. I don't need that. I need a solution. She told me that you would be coming in and that you would return a call to speak to me.

Mayor Cannon: We have a lot of things happen in this town during the last couple of weeks. The long term solution is to go to the utility authority (and I think you should have been there when this development was being planned) and get connected. Unless you are willing to dig the deeper well or get hooked up, those are the only solutions you have. There must be a way for them to provide the city water.

Ms. Curry: These approvals were done in the mid '80's; these people did not own the houses then.

Mayor Cannon: They are only on the first phase of the development. These residents have an opportunity to speak to the OBMUA to determine if there is a way to amend the plan to include water for them.

Ms. Curry: What is going to be when the development is complete?

President Maher: What is the approximate distance from your homes to where the Halpern development brought the water line in?

Ms. Downey: They have an easement from the side of my house.

President Maher: Where does the water line end?

Ms. Moran: I am the next house to it - about 300 feet.

President Maher: We need to speak to the officials of the MUA.

Councilman Sohor: If these properties are always wet, and the flow of the water is changed, we have to see what the developer did to alter the natural water flow. That could be remedied quickly.

President Maher: Do we have an emergency appropriation to get a tanker of water for these residents?

Ms. Shepler: We have no contingent money; we are on a temporary budget. I will call Middlesex County Board of Health to ask if there is a "water buffalo" available. In certain instances that is available, but not on taxpayers' dollars.

President Maher: Can we authorize up to $50,000 to get a tanker of water?

Ms. Shepler: I don't have that kind of money in my full-time budget. It is difficult to authorize taxpayers' dollars in a private property situation. I will call the board of health to ascertain what contingency plans they have for a "water buffalo".

Councilman Redmond: How is it that this development is able to water their lawns from a fire hydrant? I believe safety and health issues should come before anything. If you can divert water from fire hydrants, why can't the same thing be done to help these residents?

President Maher: I would have thought that the developer would have extended a water line down to these residents.

Ms. Curry: There is a water line from Englishtown Road to Texas running west towards Monroe. There is no water line running east. There is no place for these people to tie in. The line is scheduled to run to a certain point, but some of these people are beyond that point. If they try to get a well dug, that may happen in six to ten weeks.

Councilman Greene: This is an emergency situation. The water does not automatically shut off. We need to get water out there on a temporary basis.

President Maher: Do we need a resolution to appropriate a tanker of water for that area?

Attorney Ruggierio: You are amending the temporary budget. We could do that by resolution. If the cost is so significant to continuously truck in water to this site, whether it would not be a better expenditure of money to create loans to allow for these wells to be dug. This seems to be a better use of your money.

Councilman Hoff: None of us is an expert on what is causing this problem. I would trust the engineer's judgment as to what is diverting the water.

Mr. Iglesias: I cannot tell you what is happening. What is needed is not so much a tank of water, but the council should be considering extending the water lines on Texas Road.

Councilman Greene: That could be months away.

Mr. Iglesias: The water lines extend a good distance. I will do a study and get back to you.

Mayor Cannon: We need a tanker, and the next thing is to get these residents hooked up to city water.

Councilman Cucchiara: The National Guard has potable tank water that can be towed by one of our vehicles to a fire hydrant, fill it with water and take it to someone's house which is centrally located until you decide how you will get water to their houses.

Ms. Miller: Why not run a hose from the fire hydrant 300 feet from my house to fill our wells?

Councilman Cucchiara: We can run a hose from the shower well.

President Maher: What do we need to do to get a tanker tomorrow?

Councilman Cucchiara: Call the OEM and get them working.

Mr. Shah: I believe the MUA should be handling this. If you want to appropriate money, you are adopting a temporary budget for the month of October.

Councilman Redmond: Can Alayne call the National Guard tomorrow? We don't know where to start.

Mr. Shah: We will call the MUA to see if they have another solution.

Ms. Moran: I would like a time limit.

President Maher: You will either have a tanker or a 300 foot hose starting to fill up your wells.

Ms. Moran: It does not matter if you fill the well, the water is gone in a few hours.

President Maher: Please call the Clerk's office with a status. We will have a permanent solution on October 8.

Ms. Curry: The fire department cannot act until someone else sanctions it.

President Maher: We have an Office of Emergency Management. We will engage that agency and you will have water tomorrow. He will facilitate with the fire departments or National Guard.

Councilman Greene: I think the engineer should do an inspection to determine if the new development caused this problem.

President Maher: Alayne, please have a report on October 8 as to where the water has gone.

Hearing.

1. Hill Estates - Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee.

Mr. Iglesias: Although the site is essentially complete, there is still a few minor items to be complete. My recommendation is not to release the bonds, but I suggest you listen to Mr. Cernero who may be able to convince you otherwise.

President Maher: Your memo reads "The developer has not addressed all items in our punch list; therefore, we do not recommend a release of the performance guarantee". Does that recommendation still stand?

Mr. Iglesias: Yes.

Motion

to deny release/reduction of the performance guarantee of Hill Estates made by Councilman Hoff, seconded by President Maher. No Vote Taken

Subsequent to the motion to deny the following discussion took place.

Mr. Cernero: I don't want to talk you into releasing my bond, but I will address the items that need to be completed. I was faxed a list on Thursday. I felt that everything was complete. I met with Messrs. Iglesias and Sumal this morning to review the punch list. There were a couple of items added to the list that I was unaware of. I took care of these immediately. We reviewed the list and came to an agreement as to what needed to be completed. Currently, there are three items to be completed: 11 Tower Hill Lane - a 10 X 10 needs reseeding - I agreed to sod it which will be installed tomorrow morning. 8 Tower Hill Lane - Mr. Sumal asked me to plan additional arborvitaes which I agreed to. One died, and I replaced it with a pine tree. I was notified that the homeowner is not happy with the pine tree; an arborvitae is being planted tomorrow. The last item is a trash rack which has to be bolted.

You can hold my cash, but the bonding company is considering suing me. These are not bondable items.

President Maher: Nelson, you are recommending not releasing the bond?

Mr. Iglesias: Correct.

Councilman Redmond: What are these items worth, and how much are we holding?

Mr. Iglesias: The items are worth $2,000; we are holding $15,844 in cash. The amount of the bond is $142,000.

Councilman Redmond: The cash is enough?

Mr. Iglesias: Absolutely.

Councilman Redmond: Can we release the bond and not the cash?

Mr. Iglesias: If that is your wish. The reason I recommend not releasing the bond is because it has been my policy not to recommend release unless every item has been completed.

Councilman Redmond: The amount of the items is $2,000, and we are holding $15,000 in cash. I understand your policy, but this seems excessive.

Councilman Sohor: Can we continue this hearing until next Monday to allow the developer to get these items completed? We won't have to readvertise.

Mr. Cernero: I agree to that because this will be done by 10:00 tomorrow morning.

Motion

to table hearing on the release/reduction of the performance guarantee of Hill Estates to October 8, 2001 made by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Redmond, Sohor, Testino.

NAYS: Councilman Hoff, President Maher.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place.

Councilman Testino: Mr. Sohor's motion takes precedence.

Attorney Ruggierio: The motion to table to a certain date is a precedent motion.

2. Golden Estates performance Bonds Nos. 616267 and 615336 Resolution declaring Golden Corp. in default on obligation to complete bonded improvements at Golden Estates (attorney requests adjournment until October 8, 2001).

Motion

to postpone the hearing on release/reduction of Golden Estates performance guarantee to October 8, 2001 made by Councilman Hoff, seconded by Councilman Cucchiara and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty

Consent Agenda.

President Maher opened a public portion. Seeing no hands President Maher closed the public portion.

No. 453 Granting permission for the sixth annual Old Bridge Day Parade Saturday, October 6, 2001 (rain date October 7, 2001)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the committee for the Sixth Annual Old Bridge Day has requested permission to hold a parade on October 6, 2001 (rain date October 7, 2001); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to endorse and permit a parade for the Sixth Annual Old Bridge Day; and

WHEREAS, a parade route has been submitted to the Township Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it hereby grants permission for the Sixth Annual Old Bridge Day parade to be held on October 6, 2001 (rain date October 7, 2001).

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 454 Bingo/Raffle.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the following organizations have made application to hold, operate and conduct a Bingo/Raffle; said applications being in accordance with the statutes relating thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge that the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to issue to the applicant the following licenses:

BA 70-01 Old Bridge Seniors
BA 71-01 Old Bridge Seniors
RA 09-01A Southwood School PTA

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 455 Granting permission for a block party - Calvin Court - Saturday, October 6, 2001.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Calvin Court at the intersection of Hastings Road and Hyatt Street for the purpose of a block party to be held on October 6, 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that permission is hereby granted to hold said block party contingent upon the following conditions.

It is a requirement of this approval that you must submit a sign-off sheet of approval from all residents affected in this closing. This list must be delivered to the Clerk's office before Council approval.

It is a requirement of this approval that Calvin Court be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Hastings Road and Hyatt Street. This closing must apply also to the residents' vehicles as well as other vehicles. You will be responsible for making provision to have the roadway blocked, making sure that there is access for residents to enter and depart as they desire. It is also a requirement of this approval that a 12 foot clearance be maintained on each side of the fire hydrant and that amusement games are prohibited from being set up on the side of the street having the fire hydrant (food tables may be set up on the side of the street having a hydrant).

The party must end and the streets reopened to traffic and completely cleared of people, paraphernalia and debris by 10:00 p.m.

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 456 Authorizing temporary emergency budget appropriation in the amount of $3,894,775.00.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, there will be a delay in the adoption of the 2002 Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey Local Municipal Budget; and

WHEREAS, if additional funds are not budgeted for the following, the public welfare will be adversely affected.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that in accordance with N.J.S.A.

40A:4-20 an emergency temporary appropriation be and same is hereby made for in the amount of $3,894,775.00 and that said emergency temporary appropriation shall be provided in full in the 2002 budget. (See Attached)

CURRENT BUDGET

Other Expenses $3,717,275.00

ARENA UTILITY

Other Expenses 177,500.00

TOTAL $3,894,775.00

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 457 Authorizing change order No. 1 for contract No. 00-17 awarded to Pioneer General Contracting Co., Inc. from $87,128.10 to $87,072.50 for the residential sidewalk replacement program.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge previously authorized Contract No. 00-17 entered into with Pioneer General Contracting Co. Inc. for the residential sidewalk repair program at various locations; and

WHEREAS, Pioneer General Contracting Co. Inc. has requested Change Order No. 1 to reduce the amount of the contract due to the changes in the contract quantities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Change Order No. 1 is hereby authorized as set forth on the attached Change Order.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the modified cost of services after this Change Order is as follows:

Original Contract 87,128.10

Change Order No. 1 55.60

New Total Authorized $87,072.50

(Total Amount of Change Order) $(55.60)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the Township of Old Bridge are hereby authorized to execute such written contract document as may be approved in form by the Township Attorney.

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 458 Setting date to confirm township engineer's report on sidewalk reconstruction costs.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the sidewalk reconstruction authorized by Township Ordinance 48-00 has been completed; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has prepared a report setting forth the costs of the sidewalk reconstruction which are to be assessed on the properties which have been improved in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:65-1, et seq., and

WHEREAS, the Township Council must confirm the report of the Township Engineer prior to sidewalk reconstruction costs being assessed on the properties which have been improved;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that on October 22, 2001 the Township Council shall hold a hearing to examine the report of the Township Engineer setting forth the costs of sidewalk reconstruction authorized by Ordinance 48-00 which are to be assessed to the properties improved and, if properly made, shall confirm and file such report with the Tax Collector.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:65-1 et seq. the Township Clerk shall send a copy of the Township Engineer's report to al the homeowners named therein with a notice of the time and place for examination of the report by regular mail and that notice of the hearing shall be published once in a newspaper circulating in the municipality at least ten (10) days before the hearing.

Moved by Councilman Cucchiara, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Greene.

No. 459 Authorizing application for acceptance of Green Acres Grant of $2,500,000.00 for Cedar Ridge II Acquisition.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program ("State"), provides loans and/or grants to municipal and county governments and grants to nonprofit organizations for assistance in the acquisition and development of lands for outdoor recreation and conservation purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge desires to further the public interest by obtaining a loan of $0000 and/or a grant of $2,500,000 from the State to fund the following project(s): Cedar Ridge II Acquisition, Green Acres Project No. 1209-99-018.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge resolves that Barbara L. Cannon, Mayor, W. Thomas Badcock, Director Parks and Recreation or the successor to the office of Mayor or Director Parks and Recreation is hereby authorized to:

1. make an application for such a loan and/or such a grant

2. provide additional application information and furnish such documents as may be required

3. act as the authorized correspondent of the above named applicant; and

WHEREAS, the State shall determine if the application is complete and in conformance with the scope and intent of the Green Acres Program, and notify the applicant of the amount of the funding award; and

WHEREAS, the applicant is willing to use the State's funds in accordance with such rules, regulations and applicable statutes and is willing to enter into an agreement with the State for the above named project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge that:

1. the Mayor of the Township of Old Bridge is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and any amendment thereto with the State known as the project name as Cedar Ridge II Acquisition; and

2. the applicant has its matching share of the project, if a match is required, in the amount of $2,800,000.00; and

3. in the event the State's funds are less than the total project cost specified above, the applicant has the balance of funding necessary to complete the project; and

4. the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations in is performance of the project; and

5. this resolution shall take effect immediately.

Moved by Councilman Redmond, seconded by Councilman Cucchiara and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: Councilman Hoff.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place.

Councilman Hoff: I shall oppose this resolution because this is an authorization to apply for Green Acres grant money, $2.5 million, for the Cedar Ridge II acquisition. I have been opposed to this condemnation proceeding which is a part of the same package. I believe that this could cost $16 million. I think we will fall into a trap that we will not be able to afford. I don't think this is worth the money. We can do much better. I oppose the condemnation proceedings being considered.

Councilman Testino: Did the council vote to go along with your memo?

Attorney Ruggierio: No.

Councilman Testino: He has good advice and may hold down damages which is one of the components that we were concerned about. You want us to pick up the triangle piece in Marlboro?

Attorney Ruggierio: Yes, and I will give you an amended ordinance with respect to that.

Councilman Testino: What other action do you need?

Attorney Ruggierio: I was going to prepare a consent order in two weeks.

Councilman Hoff: The property owner does not have to hold to an agreement. They can change their mind at the end to say they want all the money. Is that how I read your resolution?

Attorney Ruggierio: There was a concern on the part of the property owner where there may be a situation where the township did not go forward with the acquisition. For example, if we decided not to go with the Green Acres money or the county did not come through with the money, and we decided to abandon it. If we already agreed in the consent order to acquire the property, that is when they would be able to reinstate the claim of damages against us. This is a contingency which is not going to happen. I am sure that once we decided to go forward with this, you will give me the authority to file the declaration of taking. I cannot file that without the $6.2 million.

Ms. Shepler: Green Acres previously awarded us $2,250,000 in a grant and $250,000 in a loan. What this resolution does is say that Green Acres has now changed their mind, and they are willing to give us $2,500,000 as a grant without the loan component. This is the same $2,500,000; however, it was $2,250,000 and a $250,000 loan. Now it is all grant.

President Maher opened a public portion. Seeing no hands President Maher closed the public portion.

Ordinance for First Reading.

Township of Old Bridge
Ordinance No. 48-01

An Ordinance of the Township of Old Bridge
Accepting Streets within Carrington Woods for use a Public Roads

WHEREAS, the developer of Carrington Woods has been released from its performance guarantee required under the Municipal Land Use Law; and

WHEREAS, all bonded improvements in Carrington Woods have been completed to the satisfaction of the Township Engineer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows:

Section 1. Purpose

This Ordinance formally accepts the streets within the Carrington Woods development for use as public roads for purpose of enforcing the traffic laws of New Jersey Statutes Title 39.

Section 2. Ordinance

The Township of Old Bridge formally accepts the entire length of Carrington Court for use as a public road.

Section 3. Inconsistent Ordinances.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

Section 4. Partial Invalidity.

If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder shall be deemed valid and effective.

Section 5. Effective Date.

A. Except as set forth at subparagraphs B and C hereof, this Ordinance shall take effect on the earlier of the following dates: (1) on the date the Mayor affixes his/her signature thereto and returns same to the Municipal Council by delivering it to the Municipal Clerk pursuant to NJSA 40A:69A-41 or (2) on the tenth day following presentment to the Mayor of the Ordinance pursuant to NJSA 40A:69A-41 applicable when the Mayor has failed to return the Ordinance; whichever occurs first.

B. If the Mayor vetoes the Ordinance (in the manner set forth at NJSA 40A:69A-41), this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Township Council's vote to override the Mayor's veto.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, this Ordinance shall not take effect less than twenty (20) days after its final passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor, where such approval is required, unless the Council shall have also adopted a resolution declaring an emergency and at least two-thirds (2/3) of all the members of the Council vote in favor of such resolution.

Moved by Councilman Sohor, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Ordinance for First Reading.

Township of Old Bridge
Ordinance No. 49-01

An Ordinance of the Township of Old Bridge Establishing a Stop/Yield Intersection at the Intersection of York Street and Pym Street

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows:

Section 1. Purpose

This Ordinance establishes a stop/yield intersection at the intersection of York Street and Pym Street pursuant to the letter of approval from the New Jersey Department of Transportation dated August 29, 2001 on file with the Township clerk.

Section 2. Stop Intersections

Chapter X of the Code of the Township of Old Bridge is hereby amended by adding and supplementing Schedule VIII thereof (incorporated by reference in code Section 10-8) with the following:

Intersection Stop Sign(s) On:

York Street and Pym Street Pym Street

Section 3. Inconsistent Ordinances.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

Section 4. Partial Invalidity.

Section 5. Effective Date.

B. If the Mayor vetoes the Ordinance (in the manner set forth at NJSA 40A:69A-41), this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Township Council's vote to override the Mayor's veto.

Moved by Councilman Hoff, seconded by Councilman Greene and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Discussion Ordinance. Carry to 10/8/01

1. Amending Land Development Ordinance adjusting escrow deposits for review of planned development applications.

Mr. Iglesias: Those fees should be updated annually.

President Maher: Ask Sam Rizzo to be here on October 8. We will carry this until then.

Motion

to carry amendment to the LDO re: adjusting escrow deposits for review of planned development applications moved by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Hoff.

Discussion.

1. Cheesequake Village Dam

Discussed earlier in meeting in Report of the Attorney.

2. Number painting on curbs.

Councilman Testino: Flyers were appearing in Lakeridge advertising a service whereby addresses would be painted on curbs. Residents thought the township was sponsoring this. Perhaps we should bid this out or at least get the Boy Scouts involved in this. I believe this is a good thing, and wonder if we should regulate this. I don't think that the township should necessarily provide this service. The Clerk needs to know who and when this is being done. There should be an insurance policy in place. The Clerk attempted to get in touch with the providers of this service.

Ms. Shepler: I believe this would be prohibitive. There are areas where there are no curbs.

This is private enterprise - a group of college students. Do they require a permit?

President Maher: We do require a permit, and they should have been stopped.

Councilman Testino: Perhaps we could get a group interested in doing this.

3. Increased parking for commuters/parking decks.

Councilman Testino: Our parking lots are filled to capacity. We should think about investing money in a parking deck or have our parking lots run by a parking authority where we can issue bonds through the authority to pay for the decks. The problem is that our own township residents are being squeezed out of the lots.

President Maher: I suggest giving this to the parking committee.

Councilman Testino: If we have not investigated the use of a parking authority, that should be a topic of discussion.

Ms. Shepler: We have a parking and transportation utility; it is not an authority. We did purchase the Inverness Road parking lot. We investigated, and engineering has done preliminary studies, as to how many cars we can put there. The township also owns a parcel on the corner of Rt. 9 southbound and Texas Road. We have already entered into preliminary discussions with New Jersey Transit with respect to a private/public joint partnership. We have had discussions with private developers who are interested in those sites with concierge service. We have been actively pursuing the parking problem.

Councilman Redmond: That does not assure our residents getting a parking space.

Ms. Shepler: We have to develop the facility first. We own Inverness Road, and I am asking Rocky to cut down some of the brush to increase the parking spaces.

Councilman Testino: We need to have an active group focused on the problem. I know the business administrator is working on this, but we already have lands that need to be built up whether by public/private partnership or creating other entities to form the bonding capacity we need. I have residents who feel that Old Bridge is doing nothing about the parking problem. They feel that lands are vacant; we are not building up the parking decks and we are not doing what we could do to make their lives easier.

President Maher: Did we get any additional parking spots from Lowe's or Home Depot?

Ms. Shepler: No, and I have investigated CVS. They have no room. The lease with CVS requires that the landlord provide them with a certain amount of spots. There are none available.

Mayor Cannon: There was a proposed New Jersey Transit lot for 250 cars, but everyone decided that it was too far away from any of the bus stops and it was on the southbound side. As far as people not working on this, that is not true. I have a commuter committee which meets on a regular basis. They lobbied and got the light to get commuters across to the Inverness lot. We asked for a legislative grant to develop that lot. We did not receive it, but are hoping to put this in the bond to clear the lot. We believe we can fit 250 cars, which is about 150 more than we can accommodate now. We have another piece of privately owned land on the southbound side of Rt. 9, and we are trying to work out an agreement for that spot. It is erroneous to say that there is nothing being done. The people of my committee are all commuters; they have spread the word and everyone knows that we are working on this. Residents don't want parking decks; the people who live behind Inverness made us promise that there would be no parking deck.

Councilman Testino: I was talking about Texas Road for a parking deck. I am relaying what people have said to me.

President Maher: Perhaps we should put an update on cable television that if there are any parking or transportation concerns, they should be funneled into this committee.

Mayor Cannon: We tried to work with Mr. Brunetti to get additional spaces at Jake Brown; we were refused. We were going to pave and put additional parking. He would not cooperate.

Set Date.

1. Rt. Nine Plaza (WalMart/Home Depot) - release/reduction performance guarantee - Thursday, November 8, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.

No Discussion.

2. Wawa Store No. 934 - release/reduction performance guarantee - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.

No Discussion.

3. Amboy National Bank (3590 Rt. 9 South, 7 Gaub Road and 1009 Rt. 9 North) - release/reduction performance guarantee - Monday, November 26, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.

No Discussion.

4. Renaissance Corporate Center - release/reduction performance guarantee - Monday, December 3, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.

No Discussion.

5. Rolling Meadows - release/reduction performance guarantee - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.

No Discussion.

6. Southland Corp. 7 - 11 Food Mart (Rt. 9 North) - release/reduction performance guarantee - Monday, December 3, 2001 at 8:00 p.m.

No Discussion.

Reports

1. Lowe's/Cedarview Estates - Report by Councilman Butler.

Mayor Cannon: I have a report on Lowe's. The sound barrier fence will be extended 150 feet in each direction. There will be another $10,000 in landscaping done on Cedarview side of the fence. The lighting and the intercom system is being addressed. This is to be completed by October 8.

2. Senior Citizen Project -VanTines Lane.

Attorney Ruggierio: Mr. Shah has given me the financial data, and I will have a letter to Mr. Kaplan, the attorney for the county, requesting that the county reacquire the property.

Liquor License.

No. 460 Authorizing renewal of Club License No. 1209-31-044-001 - Lions Club.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

WHEREAS, the applicant listed below has applied to the Township of Old Bridge in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey for the renewal of their Club Licenses for the period of 2001-2002; and

WHEREAS, they have complied with the rules governing the renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Club Licenses and having paid the fee of One hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($150.00); and as no objections have been received to the renewal of said license.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Township of Old Bridge be and is hereby authorized to issue the applicants a renewal of their Club Licenses for the period 2001-2002, effective September 24, 2001.

State License No. Licensee

1209-31-042-001 Lions Club of Old Bridge, Inc.
Box 201, 46 Madison Avenue
PO Box 201
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Moved by Councilman Redmond, seconded by Councilman Sohor and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Cucchiara, Greene, Hoff, Redmond, Sohor, Testino, President Maher.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Butler, Councilwoman Hegarty.

Prior to the roll call vote President Maher opened a public portion.

Mr. Pagnotta: Encouraged council to renew Lion's Club liquor license.

Seeing no further hands President Maher closed the public portion.