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 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 8:00 pm.

AGENDA

OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

JANUARY 8, 2001 - 7:30 P.M.

COMBINED MEETING

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 PRESENTATION

Bob Mahon and Joanne Palmer - Local Government Budget Review

CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION

Old Bridge Rams Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders & Pee Wee Cheerleaders

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

November 20,2000 - Agenda November 27,2000 - Regular December 4, 2000 - Agenda

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

FR-1 Towne Centre Ordinance Amendments

DISCUSSION ORDINANCE

DO-1 Ordinance Substituting Taxicab Licenses (RMS)

DO-2 Discussion Ordinance Acquisition of Land - Cedar Ridge Woodland Trails (RNS)

*CONSENT AGENDA

C-1 Chapter 159 in the amount of $6,758.70 in connection with the Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant. (HS)

C-2 Resolution - Chapter 159 in the amount of $1,500.00 in connection with Pet life Foundation Grant (HS)

C-3 Bingo/Raffle

DISCUSSION RESOLUTION

DR-1/C-4 Resolution approving New Jersey Transit Lease Modification Agreement (JC)

DR-2/C-5 Resolution authorizing cancellation of Water/Sewer Charges & Tax Sale Costs on various properties for a total of $3,740.40. (CS)

DR-3/C-6 Resolution - Emergency Appropriation in connection with Recreation Handicap Grant in the amount of $1,300.00. (HS)

DR-4/C-7 Resolution requesting permission for the Dedication By Rider for Recreational purposes. (HS)

DR-5/C-8 Resolution supporting the Pension Cost Stabilization Act S-1961 that would cut $150 million from the property tax bills (AS)

DR-6/C-9 Dedication of funds from the sale of O & Y Property (RNS)

DR-7/C-10 Emergency Appropriation in the amount of $260,000.00 for Snow Removal (HS)

DISCUSSION

D-1 Cheesequake/Perrine Roads - Flow of Water (DMM)

D-2 Status of Municipal Audit (Report by Administration) (DMM)

D-3 Council Liaison Program with Municipal Departments (DMM)

D-4 Old Bridge Skate Park (DMM, JGH, LR)

APPOINTMENT

A-1 Appointment of PACO Officer for the Township of Old Bridge (AS)

SET DATE

SD-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee - Bridge Pointe Development (Suggested Date - Monday, February 26, 2001

SD-2 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee - Deer Run (Block 11252.11 Lots 59-85) Re-set date from Monday, January 22, 2001 to Monday, March 26, 2001 as per builder's request.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS - (WSR)

EX-1 Cable Television - Negotiations

EX-2 Birch Hill

EX-3 Settlement with Perth Amboy on numerous issues including 516 Condemnation

"Our Common Bond"

Respect for Individuals*Dedication to Helping Taxpayers*Highest Standards

of Integrity*Innovation* and Teamwork