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 Monday, August 11, 2003 at 6:30 pm.
AGENDA
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
JULY 14, 2003 – 7:30 P.M.
COMBINED MEETING
Baker, Calogera, Greene, Hoff, Maher, Panos, Redmond, Testino, President Butler
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
HEARING – LIQUOR LICENSE 6:30 PM -7:30 PM – (POSTPONED UNTIL 8/11/03)
Plenary Retail Consumption License – N.J. Wines & Spirits, Inc. t/a Breakfast Club 80
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 12, 2003 – Regular Meeting
HEARINGS
H-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee Mobile On The Run
PRESENTATION – (Dennis M. Maher)
Review of Old Bridge YMCA Marketing Study.
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #32-03 Removal of Graffiti on public and private property.
ORD. #33-03 Authorizing purchase of lands known as former Nike Missile Base Block 7000 Lots 4.14 & 4.15
ORD. #34-03 Authorizing Township Clerk to deny permit applications in order to prevent dishonest business practices. (REMOVED AT THIS TIME)
DISCUSSION ORDINANCES
DO-1 Amend Section 6-3.4 Liquor Licensing Fees – (Increasing) (RMS)
DO-2 Amend Section 10-3.8 Commuter Parking Fees (Adding section on replacement and temporary sticker fees). (RMS)
DO-3 Bond Ordinance for the purpose of acquiring Nike Missile Base from the United States of America in the sum of $250,000.00. (HS)
DO-4 An Ordinance amending Section 4-2.7b Noise, Prohibited Acts. (RMS)
DO-5 Rescind Ordinance #31-03 Designated Bus Stops on Texas Road – County denied request. (RMS)
DO-6 Ordinance adopting an Athletic Code of Conduct and Coaches Code of Ethics Enforcement Procedure. (KC RG WB)
DO-7 Bond Ordinance Introduction – ERI Refinancing – Providing for the retirement of unfunded accrued liabilities in PERS under an early retirement incentive program previously adopted by the Township the issuance of up to $675,000.00 of taxable refunding bonds. (HS)
DO-8 Ordinance amending Ordinance #25-02 Sections 1 and 2 Establishing Fee for Internet Payment. (HS)
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Block Party – Andrew Street – Saturday, July 19, 2003 12 Noon – 10 pm. (rain date: Sunday, July 20, 2003).
C-2 Block Party – York Street – Saturday, July 26, 2003 2 pm. – 10 pm. (rain date: Saturday, August 2, 2003)
C-3 Block Party – Buttonwood Drive – Saturday, July 26, 2003 10 am. – 1 pm. (No rain date).
C-4 Resolution to cancel July 28& August 25, 2003 Township Council Meetings.
C-5 Resolution to accept resignation of Paul Taguer from Recreation Committee.
C-6 Cancellation of real estate taxes on properties acquired by Declarations of Taking, Lambertson and Nesslage. (KS)
C-7 Award Elevator Door Improvement Proposal to Mercury Elevator in the amount of $17,000.00 for municipal elevator improvements. (CERT. #1149) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-8 Award proposal to Helios Construction Co., in the amount of $16,026.00 for renovations to the Police I.D. Offices. (CERT. #1155) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-9 Lease/Purchase New Jersey State Contract A51464 GSA/FSS Reprographics Schedule (Copier for Clerk’s Office) in the amount of $260.00 per month for 12 months ($3,120.00 per year) for a term not to exceed 36 months. (CERT. #1156)(AFFIRM. ACT.) (AS)
C-10 Memorialize acceptance of conceptual plan T&M Re: Mannino Park Master Plan.
C-11 Refund of fees for St. Ambrose Church in the amount of $105.00 (Building permit $70.00 – Electrical Permit $35.00)
C-12 Asking the County to provide additional funding for police presence for the Waterfront Park. (RG)
C-13 Resolution to authorize the Township Finance Director to authorize payments of bills under $10,000.00.
C-14 Resolution authorizing the preparation and submission of an application to the Local Finance Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51, et seq. (Refunding Bond Ordinance). (HS)
C-15 Resolution authorizing interim deal regarding Richard Brennan, Debtor Block 17002 Lot 194. (KS)
C-16 Memorialize Straw Vote for permission for Old Bridge Township Raceway Park to hold a Mass Assembly – International Action Sports Competition Paintball National/International Event on Friday, August 8, 2003 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday, 8/9/03 8 am to 10 pm and Sunday 8/10/03 8 am to 7 pm.
C-17 Memorialize Straw Vote for permission for MTV to hold a Backyard BBQ at 31 West Ave. Set up being Thursday, July10th, 2003 and Friday, July 11th, 2003 Shoot date of BBQ, Saturday, July 12th, 2003.
C-18 Permission to accept a $500.00 donation for the Township of Old Bridge from MTV for allowing them to come into Old Bridge and film their Backyard BBQ. (Donation deposited in the 911 Memorial Fund).
C-19 Resolution for “No Stopping or Standing” on Route 18, South between Maple Street and 1400 feet south of Maple Street, Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County.
C-20 ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA.
C-21 Award Contract #03-11 to Pioneer General Contracting Company in the amount of $49,200.00 for Drainage Improvements – Edgewood Road. (CERT. #1153) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (PS)
C-22 Temporary Budget Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004 Current Budget in the amount of $13,921,806.00 – Arena Utility in the amount of $362,647.00 and Parking Utility in the amount of $6,957.00 all totaling $14,291,410.00. (HS)
C-23 Resolution authorizing the execution of an unclaimed property claim form #200163773 on behalf of Old Bridge Township. (NT)
C-24 Block Party – Hansen Road, Saturday, August 23, 2003 10 am to 10 pm (Rain date: Sunday, August 24, 2003).
C-25 Resolution adopting a Coaches Athletic Code of Ethics. (KC-RG-WB) (REMOVED – PENDING FEEDBACK FROM LEAGUE PRESIDENTS)
C-26 Resolution adopting an Athletic Code of Conduct governing youth sports teams. (KC-EG-WB) (REMOVED – PENDING FEEDBACK FROM LEAGUE PRESIDENTS)
C-27 Award Contract #03-10 to Intercounty Paving Associates, Inc., in the amount of $734,477.90 for 2003/2004 Road Resurfacing Contract. (CERT. #1154) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (PS)
C-28 Request for Change Order to cover fees to Maser Consulting in the amount of $824.50 for revising the Wetland Boundary per NJDEP for Wetland Delineation of the Rose & Lambertson Project. (CERT. #1157) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-29 Award of Contract #03-15 – 2003/2004 Curb Replacement to Pioneer General Contracting Company in the amount of $989,150.00 (CERT. #1159) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
C-30 Award of Proposal for construction of 9-11 Memorial to Arbe Landscaping, Inc., in the amount of $17,025.00. (CERT. #1158) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JV)
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SEPARATED RESOLUTION
SR-1 Memorialize Reduction of Performance Guarantee - Town Center.
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DISCUSSION
D-1 Construction of bus shelters for commuters along Englistown Road. (RG)
D-2 Rent Control recommendation by the Fair Rent Committee. (RB)
REPORTS
R-1 Cablevision – Settlement (Report by: Attorney).
R-2 Report on negotiations with Middlesex County to provide financial support for police staffing at the Waterfront Park. (RG)
R-3 Status of 2003/2004 Municipal Budget. (DMM)
R-4 Status of Energy Aggregation (Saving Taxpayers money). (DMM)
APPOINTMENT
A-1 Appointment of Auditor, Eugene Farrell. |