Old Bridge Township, New Jersey - June 10, 2002 Minutes

A Combined Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge was held on June 10, 2002 in the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order at 7:40: p.m. by Vice President Redmond.

Deputy Clerk, Stella Ward, 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, June 17, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. at the Rotary Senior Housing, 100 Ticetown Road, Old Bridge.

Roll call by Deputy Clerk Ward showed the following answering present: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler. Councilwoman Panos arrived at 9:10 p.m.. Councilman Greene arrived at 9:25 p.m.

Resolution No 261

Bill List

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

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Township Council has satisfied themselves in respect to the bill listing of June 10, 2002 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 June 10, 2002 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 $25,751,781.40 (Accounts Payable).

Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Calogera and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilman Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No 262

Bill List

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

AYES: Councilman Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No 263 Denied

Bill List

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 Redmond, seconded by Councilman Baker and so denied on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Redmond, President Butler.

NAYS: Councilmen Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Testino.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No 264

Bill List

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No 265 Denied

Bill List

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 Redmond, seconded by President Butler and so denied on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Redmond, President Butler

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Report of the Clerk.

MONTHLY REPORT OF COLLECTIONS OF ROSE-MARIE SARACINO, CLERK

The following represents the collections I have made during the month of May 2002:

DOGS:

2570-2681 888.50

CATS:

105-276 1,216.00

LICENSE:

Vending

Candy - $5.00 each
#69 CSB Services 5.00
Soda - 10.00 each
#26-34 Pepsi 90.00
35 CSB Services 10.00

Limousine

DVG Limo 35.00

Used Car

311 Cheesequake Auto 350.00

Hot Dog

266 Concalves 50.00
313 Syvinny 50.00

Ice Cream

307 M&M Ice Cream 25.00

615.00

Liquor License - Renewals

1209-31-038-001 Old Bridge Elks 150.00
1209-31-039-001 Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh 150.00
1209-31-040-001 Madison Park Fire House 150.00
1209-31-042-001 Old Bridge Lodge 485 150.00
1209-31-043-001 Old Bridge Columbian Club 150.00
1209-31-045-001 St. Lawrence Holy Name Society 150.00
1209-31-046-001 Browntown Columbian Club 150.00
1209-33-001-002 Outback/Mid Atlantic Joint Venture - Outback 1,576.60
1209-33-002-001 Arkay Bar 1,576.60
1209-33-003-008 The Oblisque Corp - Ticetown Liquors 1,576.60
1209-33-006-004 Sayrewoods Liquors 1,576.60
1209-33-007-003 Janela Inc. 1,576.60
1209-33-008-002 Vitales 1,576.60
1209-33-009-002 Country Hearth 1,576.60
1209-33-010-008 PCK Enterprises - Buy Rite Liquors 1,576.60
1209-33-011-008 Towne Centre Associates 1,576.60
1209-33-012-005 Pine Tavern Inc. 1,576.60
1209-33-016-006 Tre Fratali 1,576.60
1209-33-017-002 Glenwood Country Club 1,576.60
1209-33-018-007 Eugene O'Rourke 1,576.60
1209-33-021-006 Pepperheads 1,576.60
1209-33-022-004 Ruby Tuesday's 1,576.60
1209-33-023-008 Big Ed's Bar B Que 1,576.60
1209-33-024-006 Peapod 1,576.60
1209-33-027-004 English Pub 1,576.60
1209-33-029-002 The Grand Marquis 1,576.60
1209-33-030-003 R Flynn Enterprises 1,576.60
1209-33-032-004 TGI Fridays 1,576.60
1209-33-034-006 NJ Restaurant Services - Country Thyme 1,576.60
1209-33-035-005 TMJ Corp - After Dark 1,576.60
1209-33-036-007 Old Bridge Liquors 1,576.60
1209-44-013-004 Fairway Plaza Liquors 1,379.53
1209-44-014-006 Jersey Wine & Spirits 1,379.53
1209-44-020-006 Dody, Inc. 1,379.53
1209-44-028-004 Liquor City at Old Bridge 1,379.53

Liquor License - Transfers

1209-33-011-006 Towne Centre Associates
Person to Person & Place to Place - 315.32

$44,721.84

BINGO/RAFFLE

RA 46-02 Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders 10.00
RA 47-02 Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders 10.00
RA 48-02 St. Ambrose Church 10.00
RA 49-02 St. Ambrose Church 140.00

170.00

MAPS

2 Street 10.00

SEARCH

2,3-2002 20.00

MISCELLANEOUS:

Photocopies - Copies 16.75
Reimb Polling Places 450.00
Late Fee 165.00

Total: $48,273.09

Motion

to accept the Report of the Clerk made by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Hoff and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Report of the Attorney.

Attorney Ruggierio: On May 29 we completed the hearing on the Woodland Trails condemnation matter before the commissioners. The transcripts will be produced, and we will be submitting written closing arguments. Within the next twenty to thirty days, we will have a decision.

Motion

to accept the Report of the Attorney made by Councilman Calogera, seconded by Councilman Baker and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

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

Councilman Redmond: We have been receiving memos from the attorney's office with respect to the Hovnanian settlement. Are we getting a summary of what that means? I have been reading the settlement in legal terms. I was on the planning board through some of it, but there are council members who were not, and they need to be brought up to speed.

Attorney Ruggierio: I would be happy if council wants to set aside a few minutes at the next agenda meeting so that I can give an overview. I scheduled a request that we would be able to go over the pending settlement with the Sommers people. I ask that we have a meeting to which I would bring Messrs. Carney and Howarth, who are handling the insurance defense section of this to give the council an overview. We have three meetings a month on this with draft documents. I would not want to get to the end to find out that some of you had other ideas. We are going to ask that this be brought before the council soon.

Preliminary public comments.

Mr. Seewald: Requested the state legislators introduce a bill changing the legislation with respect to the date for the school election which is currently held in April. Asked the council for a non-binding resolution on the same issue.

Guest - Michael Caffrey - Open Space Committee.

Mr. Caffrey (chairman Open Space Committee): I have been invited here to let you know what has been going on with respect to our recommendation for the Middlesex County Open Space Trust Fund. On April 10th the committee was advised by the Mayor that the county was seeking some recommendations for parcels that the township would acquire from the county open space trust fund and parcels that the county would directly acquire. At that meeting we agreed that we would recommend a series of parcels, but that we would not yet prioritize with the parcels we thought should be first, etc.

The parcels identified were the Cheesequake Little League complex, the Cheesequake Farm, Sayrewoods South Rebel Football Association and Old Bridge Little League complex and several parcels in and around the Cedar Ridge II parcel which we term "Cedar Ridge Out Parcel". Those are which we believe the township should acquire with the assistance of the county open space trust fund. We also recommended certain parcels that the county itself would acquire, i.e., Nike and Safron Tracts adjacent to the Runyon Watershed, Madison Park Little League, and Raritan Bay Cougars Football Association complex and several out parcels around the Phillips Preserve. We met on May 8 to prioritize this list, and here are our recommendations to the Mayor and the council.

The parcels for acquisition by the Township of Old Bridge with the assistance of Middlesex Open Space Trust Fund are in order of priority:

1. Cheesequake Little League Complex
2. Madison Park Little League and Raritan Bay Cougar Association
3. Cheesequake Farm
4. Madison Farmer's Tract (between Cheesequake Farm and Lambertson tract)
5. Cedar Ridge out parcels

We also recommended that the county acquire the following three parcels in order of priority:

1 Sayrewoods South Rebels Association and Old Bridge Little League Complex
2. Nike and Runyon tract (the first part being the old Nike base and the second part being a tract owned by Mr. Safron
3. Phillips Preserve out parcel.

Councilman Redmond: The Open Space Committee worked diligently on putting this list together.

Councilman Testino: I would like to adopt the recommendation in paragraphs 3 and 4 in toto as the list that will be sent forward to the county with the governing body stamp of approval and annex a copy of the open space committee's resolution to show that we have the full support of that committee. As a part of that motion I ask that the Clerk send that out immediately because the county is starting to put in order their thoughts on these land acquisitions.

Resolution No. 266

RECOMMENDING PARCELS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE FOR ACQUISITION BY MIDDLESEX COUNTY AND BY THE TOWNSHIP IN COOPERATION WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND

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

WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge Open Space Committee on June 5, 2002 recommended for acquisition certain parcels in the Township of Old Bridge by Middlesex County and by the Township with the assistance of the Middlesex County Open Space Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge hereby endorses the recommendation of the Open Space Committee;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the following parcels are recommended for acquisition by the Township of Old Bridge with the assistance of the Middlesex County Open Space Trust Fund:

Cheesequake Little League Complex. Block 10258, Lot 12 (56.68 acres). Property owned by Brunetti.
Madison Park Little League and Raritan Bay Cougar Football Association. Complexes. Block 5001, Lot 13 (135.16 acres) . Property owned by Manzo.
Cheesequake Farm. Block 10252, Lots 10, 26.12 (93.27 acres + 27.18 acres. Property owned by Brunetti.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following parcels are recommended for acquisition by Middlesex County:

Sayrewoods South Rebels Football Association and Old Bridge Little League Complexes. Block 8003, Lot 21 (101.97 acres). Property owned by the City of Perth Amboy..
Nike and Runyon tracts: Old Nike Base - Block 7000, Lots 4.15, 4.12 (35.44 acres + 15.02 acres); Safran Tracts - Block 7000, Lot 3.11 (70 acres) and Block 6303, Lot 7 (116.55 acres).
Phillips Preserve out parcels

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township of Old Bridge hereby formally requests Middlesex County to consider providing funding for the construction of a YMCA facility within the Township of Old Bridge.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

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

Councilman Maher: I would like to amend the resolution. It has been brought to my attention that the letter to Middlesex County to municipal officials not only asked for monies for open space, but any other township improvements. I would like to add a paragraph with respect township improvements to see if there is any money available to assist us in the YMCA.

Councilman Testino: I accept that as a friendly amendment.

Hearing.

1. DCH Investments, Inc. NJ/Academy Property - Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee.

Mr. Sumal: This bond includes work on the extension to the existing building which has been completed. The work has been completed and inspected as satisfactory. There is a $3,346.84 performance bond. The cash portion is $9,260.76.

Motion

to release the performance guarantee of DCH Investments, Inc. NJ/Academy made by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Calogera and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

2. Kinder Care Learning Center - Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee. Postponed to a date uncertain.

3. Oxford Estates - Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee. July 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.

Ordinance for Second Reading.

Ordinance No. 24-02 TABLED

Vacating a Portion of Disbrow Road

WHEREAS a portion of the Disbrow Road right of way is no longer needed for use as a public roadway as a result of realignment.

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

The purpose of this ordinance is to vacate an unimproved portion of the Disbrow Road right of way which is no longer needed for public use by the Township of Old Bridge.

Section 2. Ordinance

The Township of Old Bridge hereby vacates a portion of Disbrow Road near the intersection of Disbrow Road and Amboy Road and more fully described in the document entitled "Scheduled A" on file with the Township Clerk. The Township of Old Bridge expressly reserves all rights and privileges now possessed by public or private utilities to maintain, repair and replace their existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under the roadway being vacated including, but not limited to, gas, water, cable, telephone, electric, sanitary sewers, and any appurtenances and rights of ingress or egress relating thereto.

Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this ordinance, a certified copy of this ordinance together with proof of publication shall be filed with he Clerk of Middlesex County for recording.

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 to table by Councilman Testino seconded by Councilman Redmond and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

President Butler opened a public portion. Seeing no hands President Butler closed the public portion. No roll call vote was taken, but the following took place.

Moved by Councilman Calogera, seconded by Councilman Baker. No roll call vote taken.

Councilman Testino: I had asked the attorney to check the description to be sure that we are not vacating the portion of the road that goes into Knoll Court.

Attorney Ruggierio: Mr. Testino raised a question about the description, and I sent it to engineering.

Councilman Testino: I request that we hold this until my question has been answered. I don't want a mistake about vacating what we are using as the road.

Attorney Ruggierio: Mr. Vincenti needs to comment on this.

Ordinance for Second Reading.

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 25-02

ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEE FOR INTERNET PAYMENT

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 fee amount for the payment of property taxes through the Internet.

SECTION 2: ORDINANCE

A fee of one ($1.00) per transaction shall be charged for Internet payment of property taxes.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Greene, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, Councilwoman Panos, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

Ordinance for Second Reading.

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 26-02

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS FOR
MORRISTOWN ROAD/LAURENCE HARBOR ROAD (AKA MATAWAN ROAD/LAURENCE PARKWAY

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 shall establish speed limits for Morristown Road/Laurence Harbor Road (aka Matawan Road/Laurence Parkway in accordance with the recommendations of the Middlesex County Engineer.

SECTION 2: SPEED LIMITS

Chapter X of the Code of the Township of Old Bridge is hereby amended by adding and supplementing Schedule IX thereof (incorporated by reference in Code Section 10-9) with the following:

The speed limit for both directions of travel on Morristown Road/Laurence Harbor Road (AKA) Matawan Road/Laurence Parkway shall be as follows:

Zone 1 - 30 m.p.h. from the southerly Old Bridge Township line to Cliffwood Avenue
Zone 2 - 40 m.p.h. from Cliffwood Avenue to Lea Avenue
Zone 3 - 35 m.p.h. from Lea Avenue to State Highway 35

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

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 40:69A-41 applicable when the Mayor has failed to return the Ordinance; whichever occurs first.
If the Mayor vetoes the Ordinance (in the manner set forth at NJSA 40:69A-41), this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Township Council's vote to override the Mayor's veto.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Prior to the roll call vote President Butler opened a public portion. Seeing no further hands, President Butler closed the public portion.

Ordinance for First Reading.

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 27-02

ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STREETS WITHIN
FOXBOROUGH VILLAGE II/ ROLLING MEADOWS DEVELOPMENT FOR USE AS PUBLIC ROADS

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 streets within the Foxborough Village II/Rolling Meadows development for use as public roads and permits the enforcement of the traffic laws of New Jersey Statutes Title 39.

SECTION 2: ORDINANCE

The Township of Old Bridge formally accepts the following roads in their entirety for use as public roads: Rolling Meadows Court and Beacon Place (new section)

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 Testino, seconded by Councilman Baker and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilmen Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Ordinance for First Reading. TABLED

Councilman Calogera: I want to review the map more closely to determine the deed restrictions.

Township of Old Bridge

Ordinance Vacating Municipal Right-of-Way on Spring Valley Road

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

Section 1. The Township Council hereby declares a certain municipal right of way known as the portion of Spring Valley Road, defined by the following metes and bounds description, vacated.

Beginning at a point, said point being the intersection of the easterly right-of-way (ROW) Line of Marlboro Road (variable width R.O.W. with the northerly R.O.W. line of Spring Valley Road (33 feet wide R.O.W.), said point also being the southwest corner of Block 21005, Lot 2 and running:

Thence (1) North 88 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds East, along the northerly ROW line of Spring Valley Road, a distance of 702.77 feet, to an angle point;

Thence (2) North 89 degrees 00 minutes 39 seconds East, continuing along said ROW line, a distance of 415.63 feet, to a point, on the westerly ROW line of New Jersey State Highway, Rt. 18 (variable width ROW);

Thence (3) South 00 degrees, 56 minutes 35 seconds West, along the westerly ROW line of New Jersey State Highway Rt. 18, a distance of 33.02 feet, to a point on the southerly ROW line of Spring Valley Road;

Thence (4) South 89 degrees 00 minutes 39 seconds West, along the southerly ROW line of Spring Valley Road, a distance of 414.47 feet, to an angle point;

Thence (5) South 88 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West, continuing along said ROW line, a distance of 711.33 feet, to a point, on the easterly ROW line of Marlboro Road;

Thence (6) North 13 degrees 28 minutes 24 seconds East, along the easterly ROW line of Marlboro Road, a distance of 34.11 feet, to a point or place of Beginning.

Contains 37,029 Square Feet more or less.

The above description is and is intended to be all that portion of Spring Valley Road to be vacated, located between Marlboro Road in the west and New Jersey Highway Rt. 18 to the east. It is further intended that all rights of the public which may exist are to be vacated within the right of way described, reserving thereout and therefrom all rights and privileges now possessed by public and private utilities to maintain, repair and replace their existing facilities in, and adjacent to, over or under the roadway being vacated including but not limited to, gas, water, cable, telephone, electric, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and any appurtenances and rights of ingress or egress relating thereto

The above description has been prepared in accordance with a map entitled "Map Showing Portion of Spring Valley Road to be Vacated, Township of O ld Bridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey" prepared by T&M Associates, Richard A. Moralle, P.E. & P.L.S., dated March 14, 2002 which is attached hereto and made part of this description as Schedule A.

Section 2. It is further declared by the Township Council that this right of way is not utilized by the public, serves no public purpose and does not provide regular access to or from adjacent tracks of land, nor does it act as a connecting access to other road systems.

Section 3. The aforementioned action is taken in accordance with the statutory provisions of NJSA 40:67-19 et seq., and NJSA 40:49-2, 40:49-6 relating to the vacating of a public right in such streets.

Section 4. 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 5. Partial Invalidity

Section 6. 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.

Motion to table by Councilman Calogera, seconded by Councilman Maher and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: Councilman Hoff.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

SCHEDULE "A"

Discussion Ordinance.

5. Vacating a portion of Steamboat Landing Lane a/k/a Dock Road.

Motion

to table made by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilwoman Panos.

6. Decreasing the members of Public Parking and Transportation Utility Advisory Committee from nine members to five members.

Motion

to table made by Councilman Hoff. seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

3. Amending Section 5-13 of the Code of Old Bridge governing towing and wrecking.

Motion

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: Councilman Calogera.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

4. Establishing an emergency action plan in all public buildings in the township.

Motion

to table made by Councilman Testino, seconded by Councilman Hoff and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Memorializing actions of Township Council meeting of May 20, 2002.

Resolution No. 267

MEMORIALIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR RONKO DEVELOPMENT

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

WHEREAS, Ronko Development, located at Lea Avenue, near its intersection with Matawan Road, comprises of 3 new single family homes which have been constructed and are occupied; and

WHEREAS, the developer is now seeking a release of the performance bond; and

WHEREAS, a bond hearing was held on May 13, 2002 at which time the Township Engineering Department and the Township Council were heard; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has performed an inspection of the work done and finds that the bonded items have been completed satisfactorily; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends a release of the performance guarantee as follows:

Performance Bond & 10% Cash Deposit $2,800.00 (all cash)

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the performance guarantee be released subject to the developer posting a Maintenance Bond in the amount of $432.00 (15% of Performance Bond).

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 268

MEMORIALIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR HIGHPOINTE ESTATES SECTIONS 1&2

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

WHEREAS, a condition of bond release for Sections 1&2 of Highpointe Estates development, the developer was required to post a performance bond in the amount of $25,000.00 to correct drainage problems at 26, 30 & 34 Highpointe Way; and

WHEREAS, the developer has done the work and is now seeking a release of the bond. The work required installation of an underdrain behind curbing and replacement of disturbed aprons and driveways; and

WHEREAS, a bond hearing was held on May 13, 2002 at which time the Township Engineering Department and the Township Council were heard; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has performed an inspection of the work done and has found that the drainage complaints have been addressed satisfactorily; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer recommends a release of the performance guarantee as follows:

Performance Bond $25,000.00

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 269

MEMORIALIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE FOR ROLLING MEADOWS (A/K/A FOXBOROUGH VILLAGE II)

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

WHEREAS, Rolling Meadows Subdivision comprises 26 single family homes located off Ferry Road next to Kindercare. All certificates of occupancy have been issued and the houses are occupied. There is no homeowners association; and

WHEREAS, there is one detention basin in this development and the developer has made a payment for the transfer of the detention basin to the Township. All roads in this development are to be public roads; and

WHEREAS, a bond hearing was held on May 13, 2002, at which time the Township Engineering Department and the Township Council were heard; and

WHEREAS, the original Performance Guarantee ($832,869.30) was reduced once in March, 2000, by 35% of the following amount:

Performance Bond $487,228.54

10% Cash Deposit $54,136.50

Total $541,365.04

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has performed an inspection of the site and has found that the bonded items have been completed satisfactorily. However, the yard area on Lots 11 and 18, Block 17009 were recently re-graded and seeded. The developer has agreed to allow $5,000.00 to be held in escrow to guarantee these improvements; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has recommended a release of the Performance Guarantee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the $5,000.00 shall be held in escrow to guarantee the re-grading and seeding of Lots 11 & 18, Block 17009 and such funds shall be released upon reinspection and approval of said improvements by the Township Engineer.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 270

AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR SAYREWOODS SOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD DRAINAGE STUDY

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

WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge requires the services of an engineering firm for the purpose of performing an engineering study to determine the type and extent of drainage work required at the Sayrewoods South Little League Field; and

WHEREAS, T&M Associates, is a licensed New Jersey engineering firm which is recognized as capable and available to undertake such work; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to authorize a contract with T&M Associates for purposed of providing the aforesaid drainage study at the Sayrewoods South Little League Field.

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

1. A contract for professional services is authorized to be entered into with T&M Associates in an amount not to exceed $16,800.00

2. The award of the contract is contingent upon the issuance of a Certification of Availability of Funds No. 1048 certifying the existence of a sufficient appropriation to fund the said contract.

3. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the contract documents necessary to effectuate the award of this contract. The Township Attorney shall review any and all contractual documents prepared in furtherance of this award.

This Resolution is conditioned upon the following:

Formal execution of a contract approved by the Director of Law which is signed by the Mayor and Township Clerk.

Compliance by the Vendor with signing the mandatory affirmative action language required by law.
Compliance by the Vendor with filing of affirmative Action form AA302 or AA201, or otherwise complying with Affirmative Action employee information reporting.

No contract shall be considered awarded unless, and until, the above requirement are executed.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 271

APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR CONTRACT 01-14 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LAURENCE HARBOR RECREATION CENTER BUILDING PHASE 1.

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 01-14 with the firm of J. Patrick & Son Construction, for the renovation of the Laurence Harbor Recreation Center; and

WHEREAS, J. Patrick & Son Construction has requested Change Order No. 1 to reduce the amount of the contract due to changes in the field conditions.

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 $119,540.00

CHANGE ORDER NO 1 $5,960.00

NEW TOTAL AUTHORIZED $113,580.00

(TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHANGE ORDER) ($5,960.00)

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

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 272

AWARDING CONTRACT #02-07 TO WELD-IT, INC. FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS

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

WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge advertised and received bids for Contract #02-07 for supply and installation of an air conditioning chiller and emergency exhaust system; and

WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on May 1, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to award the contract for the air conditioning chiller and emergency exhaust system to the lowest responsible bidder; and

WHEREAS, the Township Project Engineer, Robert Heims, has recommended that a contract be awarded to Weld-It, Inc. located at P.O. Box 204, Middletown, New Jersey 07748, as they submitted the lowest responsible bid.

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

Weld-It, Inc. is hereby awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an air conditioning chiller and emergency exhaust system in the amount of $196,400.00 in accordance with the specifications advertised therefor.

The award of the contract is contingent upon the issuance of a Certification of the Availability of Funds No. 1047 certifying the existence of a sufficient appropriation to fund the said contract.

The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the contract documents necessary to effectuate the award of this contract. The Township Attorney shall review any and all contractual documents prepared in furtherance of this award.

This resolution is conditioned upon the following:

Formal execution of a contract approved by the Director of Law which is signed by the Mayor and Township Clerk.

Issuance of a Certificate of Availability of Funds as aforesaid.
Compliance by the vendor with signing the mandatory affirmative action language required by law.

Compliance by the Vendor with filing of Affirmative Action Form AA302 or AA201, or otherwise complying with affirmative action employee information reporting.

No contract shall be considered awarded unless, and until, the above requirements are executed.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 273

AUTHORIZING ST. AMBROSE ANNUAL CARNIVAL

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

WHEREAS, permission is hereby granted to St. Ambrose to hold their annual Carnival from June 18, 2002 through June 22, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the Township's portion of permit fees and related fees in the amount of $100.00 for the St. Ambrose Carnival to be held from June 18, 2002 through June 22, 2002 are hereby waived; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council cannot waive the State's portion of the fees and they shall be paid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge that permission is hereby granted for said Carnival contingent upon:

Submission of a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) naming the Township of Old Bridge as certificate holder.

All necessary permits to be obtained through the offices of Code Enforcement, Health Department, Fire Official and Police Department at least 48 hours in advance of said Carnival.

Said Carnival to be held in conformance with Township Rules and Regulations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council that the State's portion of the fees shall be paid.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 274

AUTHORIZING FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT ST. AMBROSE CARNIVAL

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

WHEREAS, St. Ambrose Carnival has requested permission to have a fireworks display conducted by International Fireworks, Inc., on Friday, June 21, 2002 (rain date Saturday June 22, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to endorse and permit a fireworks display at St. Ambrose Church grounds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, hereby, approves the fireworks display contingent upon receipt by the Township Clerk of a Certificate of Liability Insurance for $1,000,000.00, covering the date of the display and upon receipt of a permit from the Fire Official from Fire District No. 3.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 275

AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF FEES FOR SOUTH OLD BRIDGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

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

WHEREAS, the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company has entered into a contract with an adjoining property owner to purchase a parcel of land for the purpose of increasing the size of the firehouse lot; and

WHEREAS, the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company is submitting a minor subdivision application. The application fee is in the amount of $2,262.00; and

WHEREAS, the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company has requested that the said fees be waived; and

WHEREAS, the South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company is a non-profit organization.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey that the permit fees in the amount of $2,262.00 are hereby waived; and

NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council that the State's portion of such fees shall be paid.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Discussion Resolutions.

1 Waiver of fees for Green and White First Aid Squad (Ticetown Road) in the amount of $1,529.85 for building permit and engineering inspection fees.

No discussion.

2. Approval of leave of absence due to personal illness - David McAndrew.

No discussion.

3. Approval of leave of absence due to personal illness - Barbara Moreno.

No discussion.

4. Granting permission for a block party - Saturday, June 22, 2002 - Calvin Court at the intersection of Hyatt Street and Hastings Road (rain date 6/23/02).

No discussion.

5. Canceling outstanding current fund checks totaling $3,240.77.

No discussion.

6. Authorizing a budget transfer in the amount of $535,000.00 for the General Account and $17,500.00 for the Arena Utility Account.

Councilman Hoff: Can we get a cost analysis for the arena utility? I see no uniformity and I should see a separate list of cash flow, income, etc. I would like a breakdown of the arena's operational costs.

President Butler: We will ask the administration to provide that information.

7. Requesting insertion of an item of revenue in the amount of $13,784.82 available from a grant with respect to Clean Communities.

No discussion.

8. Imposing municipal charges on Block 3231, Lot 17.0 (164 Hwy. 34 - Nassau Development Corp.)

Councilman Calogera: What does this relate to?

Ms. Shepler: This is an application at the planning board level which was heard, but the applicant never submitted the fees. To recoup the fees, we place a municipal lien on the property. "Leader of the Pack" was the name on the application.

9. Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute a Cooperation Agreement between Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township for the establishment of a consortium to conduct the Home Investment Partnership Program.

No discussion.

10. Authorizing change order No. 2 (increase) for Contract No. 01-13 to T.G. Gallant Construction Co., Inc. for renovations to the Laurence Harbor Senior Center in the amount of $5,800.00.

No Discussion.

11. Waiver of $150.00 in permit fees for St. Ambrose Church.

No discussion.

12. Authorizing James D. Cummins & Co. as roof consultant services for the library not to exceed $5,500.00.

Ms. Cyr: The roof and the electrical situation are being repaired. It is important for the health of the electrical system that the roof be repaired. The specifications for the project are being worked on in administration. The contract is for oversight of the construction during the repair. Cummins & Co. has been working and evaluating the roof for the duration of its problems for many years.

13. Awarding professional services agreement in the amount of $16,500 to CME Associates for the conceptual design of a YMCA Community Center.

Councilman Maher: Please remove and place on the agenda in two weeks.

14. Authorizing purchase of tractor accessories for the Department of Public Works.

No discussion.

Consent Agenda.

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

Resolution No. 276

AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF FEES FOR GREEN & WHITE FIRST AID SQUAD

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

WHEREAS, the Green and White First Aid Squad has entered into a contract for the purpose of expanding and updating their building on Ticetown Road; and

WHEREAS, the Green and White First Aid Squad is submitting a request that the building permit fees in the amount of $780.00 and the engineering inspection fees in the amount of $749.85 for a total of $1529.85 be waived; and

WHEREAS, the Green and White First Aid Squad is a nonprofit organization.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey that the permit fees in the amount of $1529.84 are hereby waived; and

NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council that the State's portion of such fees shall be paid.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 277

GRANTING DAVID MC ANDREW A LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY

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

WHEREAS, a group life insurance is provided for members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) effective January 1, 1956 by act of the State Legislature; and

WHEREAS, both noncontributory and contributory benefits are made available to employees who meet the eligibility requirements; and

WHEREAS, when a member is granted an official leave of absence without pay, the noncontributory and contributory insurance will continue for up to two years while on leave due to illness provided the public employer approves the leave by formal action; and

WHEREAS, at the end of the two year period of time, the member is permitted to convert the policy to an individual policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that David McAndrew, Township employee, has formally requested leave of absence without pay resulting from a personal illness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leave of absence will become effective as of May 31, 2002 and notification of said leave will be provided to the Division of Pensions by Marsha Rosenbaum, Director of Human Resources, and a copy of this resolution shall also be provided to David McAndrew.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leave of absence of David McAndrew is formally recognized, having been heretofore authorized by the Mayor, and it is understood that the Mayor may terminate the said leave of absence recognized under this resolution at any time and/or for any reason.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 278

GRANTING BARBARA MORENO A LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY

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

WHEREAS, a group life insurance is provided for members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) effective January 1, 1956 by act of the State Legislature; and

WHEREAS, both noncontributory and contributory benefits are made available to employees who meet the eligibility requirements; and

WHEREAS, at the end of the two year period of time, the member is permitted to convert the policy to an individual policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Barbara Moreno, Township employee, has formally requested leave of absence without pay resulting from a personal illness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leave of absence will become effective as of May 7, 2002 and notification of said leave will be provided to the Division of Pensions by Marsha Rosenbaum, Director of Human Resources, and a copy of this resolution shall also be provided to Barbara Moreno.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leave of absence of Barbara Moreno is formally recognized, having been heretofore authorized by the Mayor, and it is understood that the Mayor may terminate the said leave of absence recognized under this resolution at any time and/or for any reason.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 279

GRANTING PERMISSION FOR A BLOCK PARTY CALVIN COURT

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 (Hyatt & Hastings Intersection) for the purpose of a block party to be held on June 22, 2002 (June 23 2002 Rain Date)

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. 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 Redmond, seconded by Councilman Testino and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 280

CANCELING CURRENT FUND CHECKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,240.77

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

WHEREAS, there are certain Current Fund Account checks that have remained outstanding in excess of two (2) years; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel the outstanding checks listed below:

OUTSTANDING CHECKS - CURRENT FUND

DATE CHECK

ISSUED NO. AMOUNT VENDOR

03/13/01 599219 41.87 Raymond Pence
03/27/01 599292 15.00 Anna Delvecchio
05/30/01 600305 1475.00 Complete Security System
05/30/01 600305 130.00 Complete Security System
05/30/01 600350 150.00 Institute FPR Pro Development
06/12/01 600509 899.00 Blackpool Capital Group
06/26/01 600711 504.00 Clear Advantage Title
09/26/00 008216 25.00 League of Municipalities

$3,240.87

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge that the above listed outstanding checks totaling $3,240.87 be canceled.

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Hoff, Maher, Redmond, Testino, President Butler.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene, Councilwoman Panos.

Resolution No. 281

AUTHORIZING SFY 2002 BUDGET TRANSFER $535,22500 - GENERAL ACCOUNT AND $17,500.00 - ARENA UTILITY ACCOUNT

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

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to expend for various purposes which are specified in the budget, and amount in excess of the respective sums appropriated therefore; and

WHEREAS, there is an excess in certain other appropriations which are specified in the budget which are legally available for transfer; and

WHEREAS, under the provisions of R.S. 40A:4-58, during the last two months of the fiscal year, the Governing Body has the authority to transfer the amount of such appropriations as may be deemed to be in excess to such appropriations as may require it.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Old Bridge Township that the transfer in the amount of $535,225, be made between the Current SFY 2002 Budget and the $17,500 between the Arena Utility Account as follows:

General Account

Department From: To

Office of the Mayor - Salary & Wages $1,250.00
Township Clerk - Salary & Wages $8,000.00
Elections - Salary & Wages $125.00
Business Administration - Salary & Wages $4,500.00
Human Resources - Salary & Wages $2,500.00
TV 6 - Salary & Wages $1,000.00
Tax Collection - Salary & Wages $2,500.00
Tax Assessor - Salary & Wages $3,500.00
Legal - Salary & Wages $3,750.00
Recreation - Salary & Wages $20,000.00
Office on Aging - Salary & Wages $1,250.00
Health - Salary & Wages $500.00
Public Safety - Salary & Wages $212,500.00
Public Safety MIS - Salary & Wages $1,250.00
Engineering - Salary & Wages $21,000.00
Planning & Development - Salary & Wages $3,750.00
Planning Board - Salary & Wages $500.00
Zoning Board - Salary & Wages $500.00
Sub-Code Official - Salary & Wages $37,500.00
Road Department - Salary & Wages $50,000.00
Social Security - Other Expenses $21,000.00
Municipal Court - Salary & Wages $1,250.00
Group Insurance $144,817.00
Salary Adjustment $390,408.00
Purchasing - Other Expenses $3,000.00
Public Safety -Other Expenses (Police Cars) $94,600.00
Road Department - Other Expenses $12,000.00
Planning Board - Other Expenses $27,500.00

____________ __________

$535,225.00 $535,225.00

Arena Utility Account

Department From To

Salary & Wages $17,500.00
Other Expenses $16,000.00
Social Security $1,500.00

$17,500.00 $17,500.00

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

AYES: Councilmen Baker, Calogera, Ho