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, March 22, 2004 at 8:00 pm.
AGENDA
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
MARCH 15, 2004 - 8:00 P.M.
Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Greene, Maher, Panos, Testino, Volkert, President Baker
1. Salute to the flag and quorum roll call
2. Matters listed on agenda for that meeting
3. Adjournment
WORKSHOP – 6:00 pm - 3/15/04
2004 Capital Project Requests
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 21, 2004 – Special & Executive Session
ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #05-04 Bond Ordinance providing for the refunding of the Township’s outstanding Callable: (I) General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1996, dated February 1, 1996; (II) General Improvement Bon, Series 1996, dated March 1, 1996.
ORD. #06-04 Ordinance establishing rules for carry over of accumulated sick time for promotion or transfer from a collective bargaining unit to non-union status.
ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING
FR-1 Introduction of Salary Ordinance – Department Heads
DISCUSSION ORDINANCE
DO-1 Ordinance rezoning certain properties and establishing a Planned Retirement Community (PRC) Zoning District in Old Bridge Township. (JV)
CONSENT AGENDA
Bingo/Raffle BA25-04A Jewish Community Center of Madison Township of Old Bridge RA25-04A Jewish Community Center of Madison Township of Old Bridge RA51-04 and RA52-04 St. Bernadette Church RA53-04 and RA54-04 Dare N.J. RA55-04 Knights of Columbus
DISCUSSION RESOLUTION
DR-1 Payment of Accumulated Time (Retirement) Ronald Concannon in the amount of $7,120.36. (HS)
DR-2 Payment of Jerome J. Convery, Esq., as Zoning Board Attorney for January 2004 and one meeting in February 2004 in the amount of $2,812.50 (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (HS)
DR-3 Extension of Professional Services Contract for legal representation for the Old Bridge Zoning Board by Jerome J. Convery, Esq., (Nunc Pro Tunc) in the amount of $425.00 for Jerald Development vs. Old Bridge Zoning Board. (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
DR-4 Authorizing preparation and distribution of offering documents in connection with the sale of general obligation refunding bonds, series 2004. (HS)
DR-5 Resolution authorizing contract for ERM Engineering Firm for Environmental Studies in connection with the settlement of Sommer vs. Old Bridge Township (going to be substantially funded by the monies certified in settlement which we have negotiated). (CERT # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
DR-6 Resolution authorizing the cancellation of real estate taxes for two (2) In Rem Foreclosed properties; Block 1003 Lot 40 in the amount of $4,542.99 and Block 13003 Lot 23.12 in the amount of $1,159.17 for a total of $5,702.16. (KS)
DR-7 Resolution of needs for N.J.H.M.F.A. Funding. (Old Bridge Special Needs) (RB)
DR-8 Resolution authorizing Balanced Housing Home Express Application. (Old Bridge Special Needs) (RB)
DR-9 Resolution authorizing payment in lieu of taxes agreement. (Old Bridge Special Needs) (RB)
DR-10 Resolution adopting the Amended Neighborhood Plan. (Old Bridge Special Needs) (RB)
DR-11 Award of contract – Park’s Riding Mower – Millbrook Power & Marine Equipment Co. (Replacement through insurance reimbursement in the amount of $9,373.10 for large deck mower stolen from the Parks/Public Works Yard. (TB)
DR-12 Payment of Accumulated Time for Retirement of Lt. Kasey Lenning in the amount of $63,465.24. (HS)
DR-13 Cancellation of Bond Coupon Account unreconciled general ledger balance in the amount of $27,785.00. (HS)
DR-14 Resolution authorizing an emergency purchase from Large Doc Solutions in the amount of “Not To Exceed” $6,000.00 for scanning of records.(CERT. # )(AFFIM. ACT.) HS)
DR-15 Change Order #2 Nunc Pro Tunc for Blaise Batko for the 9-11 Memorial Monument in the amount of $6,500.00 (Funded from a donation account).
DR-16 Resolution authorizing contract with William Ruggierio, Esq. regarding William Cerra vs. Barbara Cannon Appellate File in the amount “Not To Exceed” $5,000.00 without further authorization. (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
DR-17 Resolution authorizing Subordination of CDBG Mortgage for James Horner (Block 18060 Lot 23) to Penn Federal Savings. (JC)
DR-18 Resolution approving municipal employees insurance benefits relating to Domestic Partnership Act.
DR-19 Resolution entering into a Professional Services Agreement with CME Associates in the amount of $2,600.00 for preparation of Phase I Environmental Report for Nike Site Evaluation Block 7000 Lots 4.14 and 4.15 in the amount of $2,600.00. (CERT. # ) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
DR-20 Rescind Resolution # 171-04 Release of Performance Guarantee Park’s Edge wording incorrect, time frame missing and adopting corrected resolution.
PRESENTATION (3/15/04) Approximately 9:30 pm
Gene Farrell - Auditor
PRESENTATION – (3/22/04)
Assemblyman Samuel Thompson making presentation.
CERTIFICATES OF AWARD – (3/22/04)
Commendation certificates to our Special Olympic Speed Skating Team for their outstanding performance at the New Jersey Special Olympics at Morristown, N.J. on February 8– 10 2004.
HEARINGS – 3/22/04
H-1 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee – Bridgepointe at Harbor Heights.
H-2 Release/Reduction Performance Guarantee – Forest Gardens – Route #34
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