A Combined meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge was held on June 14, 2004 in the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by President Baker who asked all present to participate in a salute to the flag which was followed by a short prayer.

ORDINANCE FOR SECOND READING

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 14-04

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7-3(G)(3), “GENERAL ZONE BULK REQUIREMENTS”, “PERMITTED SINGS IN OFFICE DISTRICT”, OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE.

SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF ORDINANCE:

This Ordinance is adopted for the primary purpose of amending Chapter 7, Section 7-3(G)(3), entitled “Permitted Signs in Office District”, of the Land Development Ordinance, of the Code of the Township of Old Bridge as follows:

Section 7-3(G) entitled – “Signs”

Insert new section 7-3(G)(3) as follows:

3. Permitted Signs in Office Districts

The following signs are authorized in conjunction with permitted and prior non-conforming office uses:

a. One (1) facia sign placed or inscribed upon the front wall of a building containing only the name of the building and or the type of use therein and the street address and not other advertising material. Such sign shall not exceed an area equal to ten percent (10%) of the façade of the building.

b. Office buildings with a maximum if three (3) occupants may have: One (1) freestanding sign not to exceed the height of the principal building in the complex or eighteen (18) feet, whichever is the lesser and not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and subject to the following criteria: each occupant may be permitted a maximum of ten (10) square feet of sign space. The masthead portion of the sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. Company logotypes must fit within the allowed square footage of sign space.

c. Office buildings with a single occupant may use the signage permitted.

d. Office buildings with more than three (3) up to a maximum of ten (10) occupants may have:

One (1) freestanding sign not to exceed the height of the principal building in the complex of twenty (20) feet, whichever is the lesser and not to exceed on hundred twenty (120) square feet in area and subject to the following criteria:

(1) each occupant shall have, not less than ten (10) square feet nor more than fifteen (15) square feet of sign space.

(2) The masthead portion of the sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. Company logotypes must fit within the allowed square footage of sign space.

(3) Masthead portion of sign may include time and temperature displays.

(4) Masthead portion of sign may include the name of the building and street address.

e. If the building is located on a corner lot a second freestanding sign indirectly illuminated, may be erected provided that the area of the second sign does not exceed one-half (1/2) of the area and one-half (1/2) of the height of the primary sign erected on the major street.

f. At each entrance to the building, one (1) directory sign attached to the building and listing the occupants therein. Such sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area.

SECTION 2: INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES

All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with or in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repeated to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION 3: 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 4: 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 NJSA40A:69A-41 or (2) on the tenth day following presentment to the Mayor of the Ordinance pursuant to NJSA 40:69A041 applicable when the Mayor has failed to return the Ordinance; whichever occurs first.

B. If the Mayor vetoes and the Ordinance (in the manner set forth at nJSA40:69(A-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, which 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 Maher, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT PODIUM: Councilman Calogera.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene.

President Baker opened the public portion.

Ms. Seiler: I was in the clerk's office this afternoon and this ordinance was not posted on the bulletin board, so how can you have a second reading?

Attorney Convery: The law is that it has to be advertised and also that we have to advise the public that this in on for second reading. I will ask the clerk has that been done?

Deputy Clerk Ward: It was advertised.

Attorney Convery: Was is clearly indicated on the agenda and was the agenda posted on the board?

Ms. Seiler: There was an agenda on the board, but when I went in at 3:00 and asked for a copy of the agenda I was told that I couldn't have one because the agenda wasn't finalized. If the agenda isn't finalized enough for me to have a copy, how could I have enough time to be familiar with the items. I think that besides the newspaper, the ordinance needs to be posted in a public place. I think that is the law.

President Baker: I will have the clerk respond.

Deputy Clerk Ward: The agenda that was posted on the bulletin board was the finalized agenda, you couldn't have a copy because the copies weren't printed yet. The one on the bulletin board was the only one that was available at that time.

Ms. Seiler: That is not what I was told.

Deputy Clerk Ward: I don't know the words that you were told because I didn't tell you those words, that fact remains that if the agenda is on the board, that is the final agenda as we know it at that moment. The agenda that was on the board was a white agenda, and the final one on the back wall is pink, they were not printed up yet.

Ms. Seiler: I did see the pink copies in mailboxes and I was told that they were not available.

Deputy Clerk Ward: I didn't have them.

President Baker: If you have a problem in the future getting an agenda come to me or the mayor.

Councilman Calogera: Was the ordinance posted where the resident could read it? It just being listed on the agenda is useless. Does the ordinance have to be posted?

President Baker: This is for second reading only, the clerk has advised me that all the procedures were followed.

Councilman Calogera: Does the ordinance have to be available to the public, other than just being listed on the agenda?

Attorney Convery: Once the ordinance is on for first reading and introduced it is advertised in the paper, it is on file at the clerk's office. The clerk's office is a public office. I cannot comment on the factual dispute over what was said. If the clerk indicated that this was on file and it was published, I see no reason to believe that the state law has not been followed.

Councilman Calogera: Nothing was mentioned about the ordinance, doesn't that have to be made available to the public?

Attorney Convery: An ordinance for second reading would be on file and would be available for inspection.

Councilman Calogera: Was the ordinance offered to this woman? Did you ask for it?

Ms. Seiler: No.

Councilman Calogera: I want to make sure that this woman is taken care of.

Councilwoman Panos: I would like to educate the public and let them know that all they have to do is ask for a copy of the ordinance. Is this correct?

Attorney Convery: Yes.

Mr. Valentino: The ordinance or the agenda was not posted on the internet. Why not?

Deputy Clerk Ward: The agenda was put on the internet on Friday.

Mr. Valentino: Mr. Convery stated earlier that the public can speak by either signing the list or they can speak with out having to sign up.

Attorney Convery: The agenda states a number of times where the public has a right to speak. There is the sign in sheet, the consent agenda, second reading ordinances, and the last portion on any subject matter.

Councilman Gillespie: I would like everyone to support this ordinance, it is a basic ordinance on signs for businesses.

Seeing no hands President Baker closed the public portion.

BID OPENING – 8:00 P.M. - NEW PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE

Deputy Clerk Ward: On January 14, 2004 the township received two bids for a retail distribution license. The license is for a new store to sell alcoholic beverages in original containers and not for consumption at the licensed premises. Both of the two bids received indicated site premises to be determined. A resolution of the council will be adopted in approximately three weeks accepting the highest bid. However, the highest bidder will be subject to an official background check before final issuances of the license to ensure that it is qualified. Since there is no sited premises, active use of this license must take place within the timeframe and regulations stated within the bid contract.

President Baker: We will open the bids now.

Deputy Clerk Ward: The first bid is from John Bone with a total bid amount of $286,000.00. The second bid is from John Brunetti with a bid amount of $251,000.00.

President Baker: These are certified checks.

Attorney Convery: That concludes the bid opening and there will be a back ground check and action at a future date.

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE #16-04

ORDINANCE MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF SUBTITLE ONE OF TITLE 39 WITH VARIOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO JAKE BROWN PLAZA AND REGULATING THE USE OF SAID ROADWAYS, STREET, DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOTS BY MOTOR VEHICLES

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Jonathan M. Heilbrunn, at attorney representing the property owner, has filed a written consent with the Township of Old Bridge that the provisions of Subtitle One of Title 39 of the revised statutes of New Jersey be made applicable to the semi-public roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at Jake Brown Plaza located in the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey and the following regulations shall be enforceable:

REGULATION(S):

1. General Parking:

A. All vehicles must park in designated areas and between the line provided.

B. No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of the streets or parts described below, except in areas covered by other parking restrictions.

Name of Street Sides Hours Location
All Roads Both All As indicated on site

C. Handicapped Parking
All stalls shall be 12 foot wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with the R7-8 and R7-8P (Reserved Parking Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who have been issued the Handicapped Parking Permit by Division of Motors Vehicles.

2. Reserved Parking
All vehicles that are granted specialty parking in this section such as; police vehicles, ambulances, teachers, etc. must be properly identified and the reserved parking spaces must be shown on the site plan on file.

3. One-Way Streets
The following described streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as One- Way Streets in the direction indicated.

Name of Street Sides Limits
Road “A” Counter-Clockwise Between prolongation of the southerly curb-line of Road “B” and the prolongation of easterly curb line of Road “B”

Road “B” Counter-Clockwise Between Road “A” (North Intersect)
and Road “A” (South Intersect)

Aisle “A” East Entire Length

Drive-Up Lanes
A, B & C Counter-Clockwise Entire Length

4. Speed Limits

A. The speed limit for both directions to traffic in the parking lot(s) shall be 15 M.P.H.

B. The speed limit for both directions of travel on the following roadways are:

Name of Street M.P.H. Limits
All Roads and Aisles 15 Entire Length

C. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation.

5. Tow-Away Zones:
Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owners or operators expense.

6. Loading Zone(s)
The locations described are hereby designated as Loading Zones. No person shall park a vehicle in said location during the times indicated other than for the loading or unloading of goods and materials.

Name of Street Sides Hours Location
Aisle “A” North All As indicated on site plan.

That all signs, posts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for by the applicant. All signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-183.27.

Unless another penalty us expressly provided for by the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen (15) days or both.

Effect of Ordinance

If any part of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene.

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2004

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XI, BUILDING AND HOUSING SECTION 11-1.4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCE (R.G.O.) OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Code of the Township of Old Bridge, Chapter XI, Building and Housing Section 11-1.4 of the Revised General Ordinances (R.G.O.) shall be amended and supplemented as herein below set forth:

A. Building Sub Code Fees

1. For new construction and additional the fees shall be calculated (by cubic feet) for the building or structure based on the following Use Groups:

a. Use Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-5.J – three cents ($0.030)
b. Use Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, I-1, I-2, I-3 – three cents ($0.030)
c. Use Groups B.E.F-1, F-2, M, S-1, S-2, U – three cents ($0.030)
d. There will be a minimum fee of $100.00 for new construction permits of 5000 cu ft or less.

2. For renovations, alteration and repairs, the fees shall be based on the estimated cost of construction and shall be based on $13.00 per $1,000.00. Fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amounts.

3. For a combination of renovations and additions, the sum of the fees shall be computed separately as renovations and alterations.

4. Establishment of fees for installation of:

a. Installation of in-ground swimming pool & spas: $85.00
b. Installation of above ground pools 35.00
c. Installation of a fence for swimming pool 35.00
d. Installation of wood burning stove of prefabricated fireplace 35.00
e. Installation of masonry fireplace 50.00
f. Installation of windows 50.00
g. Installation of temporary structures 35.00
h. Installation of a wooden deck (use group R), Under 12 square feet 35.00, Over 12 square feet 75.00
i. Satellite (Dish-Type) Antennas 35.00
j. Roof replacement (use group R-3 & R-4) 50.00, with plywood replacement 85.00 (In multiple family building prices is per upper floor unit)
k. Commercial roof replacement: based on renovations and repair schedule
l. Installation/replacement of exterior siding (use-group R-3 & R-4) 50.00
m. Demolition of structure: R-3 under 5000 sq ft/30ft Height 35.00, All others 130.00, Interior demolition 35.00
n. Installation of a sign $1.00/sq ft surface area
o. Installation of elevator 100.00 per car
p. Asbestos removal permit 35.00
q. Lead abatement 35.00
r. Fireplace 35.00
s. Aluminum 3 season rooms – on existing deck 10.00 per $1,000 , on new deck $75.00 plus 10.00 per $1,000

13. The training fee shall be collected at the rate in effect at the time of permit issuances as per N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.19(b).

14. Prototype processing shall receive a 20% plan review credit.

15. Minimum building Subcode shall be $35.00

16. Certificate Fees shall be as follows:
a. Certificate of Occupancy (CO) 100.00
b. Certificate of Continued Occupancy (CCO) 100.00
c. Certificate of Clearance (Lead) 50.00
d. Use Group Change 100.00
e. Annual permit fee shall be as specified in NJAC 5:23-4.20(c)5.
f. Variation application 300.00 (building codes)
g. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 30.00

17. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 shall be submitted with all permit applications for new construction, additions or major renovations as per NJAC 5:23-4.18(a)(1).

A. Plumbing Subcode Fees

Installation of the following:
a. Water Closet $15.00
b. Urinal/Bidet 15.00
c. Bathtub 15.00
d Lavatory 15.00
e. Shower 15.00
f. Floor Drain 15.00
g. Sink 15.00
h. Dishwasher 15.00
i. Drink Fountain 15.00
j. Washing Machine 15.00
k. Hose Bib 15.00
l. Gas Piping 20.00/unit
m. Fuel Oil Piping 45.00
n. Steam Boiler 65.00
o. Hot Water Boiler 65.00
p. Water Heater 35.00
q. Sewer Pump 60.00
r. Interceptor 60.00
s. Comm. Backflow 65.00
t. Water Cool/AC or Refrig Unit 25.00
u. Sewer Connection 75.00
v. Water Service 75.00
w. Active Solar Sys. 50.00
x. Vents/Stacks 20.00/vent/stack
y. Lawn Sprinkler Sys 35.00
z. Water Filter/cond. System 35.00
aa. Sump Pump 15.00
bb. Roof Drains 20.00
cc. Condensate Drain 15.00/unit
dd. Medical gas systems 100.00/flat
ee. Pressure Booster 35.00
ff. Pool Heater 65.00

1. The Minimum Fee for Plumbing Subcode shall be $35.00

2. Demolition of a Structure to include capping of sewer and water services is $30.00.

3. Annual permits – fee charged as per current N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.20(c)5., State of New Jersey, Uniform Construction Code.

4. Installation of Liquid Propane Gas Tans (LPG) $100.00

5. Annual Re-certification of commercial back flow preventers as per N.J.A.C.5:23- 2-23(k) $35.00/unit

C. Electrical Subcode Fees

1. Receptacles and Fixtures – First 25 $55.00
Each additional 1.00

2. Motors and Electrical Devices over 1HP to 10HP 45.00
up to 50HP 65.00
up to 100 HP 170.00
larger than above 450.00

3. Transformers and Generators – over 1KW to 10 KW 40.00
up to 45 KW 65.00
up to 121.5 KW 130.00
larger than above 450.00

4. Service Panels, Entrances and Subpanels up to 100 amps 50.00
up to 200 amps 85.00
larger than above 450.00

5. Any installation of any wiring or any voltages operating at 20 volts or more must comply with N.J.S.A. 45:5A et seq., which is the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act of 1962.

6. For any inspection of any discipline (i.e., Building, Electric, Plumbing, Fire) where violations previously cited have not been bated and the third visit to the premises has been made, there shall be imposed a penalty (as required by the Administrative Law of N.J.A.C.5:23-2.18(c) and 2.31(c), equal to the original fee charged for the Subcode but not to exceed $7500.

7. The following shall establish flat fees:
a. Annual commercial pool permit 65.00
b. Residential above ground pool permit 55.00
c. Residential in-ground pool permit 145.00
d. Air conditioner over 1 HP 40.00
e. Electrical signs 35.00

8. Annual permits-fee charged as per current N.J.A.C. 5:23-4:20 (c).5, State of New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.

9. The Minimum Fee for the Electrical Subcode shall be $35.00.

10. The Fee for Minor Work for the Electrical Subcode shall be $25.00

11. Demolition of a Structure to terminate electrical service is $45.00

O. Fire Protection Subcode Fees

1. Wet and/or Dry Sprinkler Heads 1-20 $75.00
21-100 105.00
101-200 225.00
201-400 450.00
400-1000 775.00
over 1000 800.00
Hydraulic Calculations review/system 50.00
Field fire flow test $50.00

2. Smoke and Heat Detectors 1-5 $35.00
6-10 45.00
11-15 55.00
16-20 65.00
21-25 75.00
26-30 85.00
Over 30 95.00

Manual Pull Stations (Each) $15.00
Audible Devices (Each) 15.00
Control Panel 15.00
Tamper & Supervisory Switches (Each) 15.00
Fire Alarm device changes (Each) 15.00

3. Pre-Engineering Systems
      a. Carbon dioxide (CO2) $90.00
      b. Foam Suppression 150.00
      c. Wet Chemical 90.00
      d. Clean Agent 90.00
4. Standpipes $175.00/riser
5. Kitchen Hood Exhaust Systems 75.00
6. Incinerators and Crematoriums 450.00
7. Gas or Oil Fired Appliance 30.00
8. Smoke Control Systems 250.00
9. Underground Fire Mains 50.00
10. Fire Pump (Review & Field Accept.) 195.00
11. Fire Alarm Device Changes 15.00 (per device)
12. Flammable or Combustible Liquid Tank Installations
      a. Up to 275 gallons $ 75.00/tank
      b. 275 to 1000 gallons 100.00/tank
      c. 1000 gallons to 2000 gallons 150.00/tank
      d. Over 2000 gallons 260.00/tank13. Removable or Abandonment of AST or UST 60.00/tank
14. Minimum Fee 35.00

E. Mechanical Fees
a. For the direct replacement of a hot air furnace in residential structures (R-3, R-4) the fee shall be a flat fee of $60.00
b. Chimney liners $50.00
c. Gas Fireplaces $45.00

F. Elevator Subcode Fees
a. Elevator Registration and Fees shall be as per NJAC 5:23, Subchapter 12.

The Township of Old Bridge shall enforce the requirements of N.J.S.A. 45:5A et seq., otherwise known as the Electrical Contractors Licensing Act of 1962, including any and all amendments as enacted.

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

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

This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after publication thereof after final adoption, unless the Council shall adopt a resolution at final adoption declaring an emergency and at least two-thirds of all the members of the Council shall vote in favor of such resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181; and upon this Ordinance taking effect shall not be retroactive.

SO ORDAINED, as aforesaid.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene.

Prior to the vote the following discussion took place.

Councilman Gillespie: Is this a new fee schedule or an amendment?

Attorney Convery: This is a new revised fee schedule.

ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING

TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
ORDINANCE NO. 18-04

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE AND SETTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH SALE

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 Township of Old Bridge is the apparent owner to certain properties known as Block 1003, Lot 40, Block 2000.19, Lots 1-3,10-13 and 41-42, Block 2000.23, Lots 23-24,53-56, 29-35, Block 2000.24, Lots 15-17, Block 2000.25, Lots 20-23, Block 13004, Lots 2.12, 2.13, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15, Block 13005, Lots 30-31, 59, on the Tax Map of Old Bridge. This land is no longer needed for public use and the Township Council desires to authorize the sale of the property at auction in accordance with all requirements and procedures set forth in the Local Lands and Buildings Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq.),subject to the conditions listed herein.

SECTION 2: AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT AUCTION: SALE PRICE
The Township Administrator is hereby authorized to conduct an open public sale at auction to the highest bidder in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13. The minimum price for the interest which is authorized to be sold under this Ordinance is as follows:

ADDRESS BLOCK/LOT MINIMUM BID

40 Delray Place B 1003/L 40 $60,000.00

Biondi Avenue B 2000.19/L1-3, $40,000.00
L 10-13 $50,000.00
L 41-42 $50,000.00

Naples Avenue B 2000.23 /L 23-24, 53-56 $90,000.00
L 29-35 $90,000.00

Columbus Avenue B 2000.24/L 15-17 $40,000.00
Biondi Avenue B 2000.25/ L 20-23 $40,000.00
Wesley Road B 13004 /L 2.12, 2.13,3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14, 3.15 $120,000.00

Wesley Road B 13005/L 30 $72,000.00
L 31 $40,000.00
L 59 $72,000.00

SECTION 3: NOTICE OF SALE

The Township Clerk shall cause the Notice of Sale and Public Notice to be provided in accordance with the statute.

SECTION 4: OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The Township of Old Bridge makes no warranty concerning the marketability or the insurability of title to the said parcel. In the event title of the Township of Old Bridge to the said parcel, or portion thereof, is not marketable or insurable at regular rates by a reputable title insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey, a successful bidder's sole remedy shall be the right to demand the return of any deposit paid to the Township of Old Bridge.

2. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of settlement, the successful bidder will provide the Township Attorney with the following:

a) Preliminary report of title with legal description; and
b) Current survey.

3. At least ten (10%) percent of the minimum sales price shall accompany bid, which may be by personal check. The balance of the bid price or purchase price shall be cash, certified or official bank check, payable at the time of transfer of title, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the date of the land sale; except, in the event that the Township Attorney certifies to the Township that questions of title exist, in which event, payment shall be made within ninety (90) days after the date of land sale, unless further extended by resolution of the Township Council.

4. In the event a successful bidder shall fail to pay the balance as herein provided, the payment made at the time of sale shall be retained by the Township as liquidated damages for the non-performance of said bidder. The Township shall be entitled to rescind the prior bid approval and terminate any and all rights of the designated bidder in said property.

5. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids, including the highest bid.

6. The purchaser shall be responsible for terminating any and all existing tenancies.

7. The form of conveyance of said land by the Township shall be a standard form of Quit Claim Deed. The successful bidder shall notify the Township Attorney in writing of any specific request for designation of grantees in said Deed.

8. All sales and conveyances shall be subject to all covenants, conditions, encumbrances, easements, and restrictions, whether of record or not, as well as subject to all presently existing municipal rules, regulations, and ordinances, including the Zoning Ordinance and amendments hereto of the Township of Old Bridge. The sale of any parcel shall in no way bind the Township to provide access or to improve presently existing accesses, whether there be public roads or not, nor is there any representation that, in fact, accesses do exist to any of the parcels named herein.

9. The Deed of Conveyance from the Township to the successful buyer may contain any of the following restrictions, as may be applicable:

(a) This property shall not be utilized for any purpose which is tax exempt from municipal property taxes unless the owner thereof shall pay an equivalent amount to the Township of Old Bridge, which it would otherwise pay as municipal property taxes if the said use of the property was not tax exempt (municipal, school, county, fire district, etc. taxes). This payment in lieu of taxes shall be paid wholly to the Township of Old Bridge, and shall be a condition upon the sale and a restriction as to the use of the property which shall run with the land.

(b) This property shall be utilized solely as open space.

(c) No improvements may be built on the property.

(d) Any future sale of the property shall be subject to the restrictions enumerated herein.

(e) The Township of Old Bridge shall have the right of first refusal should the property be put up for sale.

The Township Clerk shall make known the specific restrictions set forth in this Section in the advertisement and invitation to bid and shall comply with the statute's direction to receive bids under “Option A and Option B” as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13. The Township of Old Bridge reserves the right to elect either or both options and the highest bid of each. Such acceptance or rejection shall be made not later than the second regular meeting of the governing body following the sale.

SECTION 5: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS

The Township Attorney, Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any document necessary to effectuate the subject conveyance.

SECTION 6: 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 7: 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 of the ordinance shall be deemed invalid and ineffective.

SECTION 8: EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after publication thereof after final adoption, unless the council shall adopt a resolution at final adoption declaring an emergency and at least two-thirds of all the members of the Council shall vote in favor of such resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181; and upon this ordinance taking effect shall not be retroactive.

Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, President Baker.

NAYS: Councilwoman Panos.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene.

Prior to the vote the following discussion took place.

Councilman Calogera: Do these properties have the restriction mentioned in Section 4.9 placed on them automatically?

Attorney Convery: No. This is an ordinance to list the properties, any restrictions which may apply to a particular lot, would be indicated in the advertisement. The ordinance is an attempt to indicate that there may be conditions on the sale. The conditions do not apply to the whole list. The properties where there will be conditions, will be clearly indicated when the property is listed.

Councilman Calogera: If we sell properties, they can be built on for residential homes.

Attorney Convery: That is not a blanket statement either way. It will depend on the particular property.

Councilman Calogera: Can we legally earmark the monies that will be derived from these properties to go into our open space trust fund? I believe this was on the ballot a few years ago.

Attorney Convery: Unless I am provided with additional information, the answer is no. If you have conflicting information, I will research that. As of right now I do not know of a restriction that states it must go into an open space trust fund.

Mayor Phillips: There was a no-binding referendum, the history is that several years ago the housing authority purchased property from the town for $600,000.00 and people thought that the next time property was purchased from the town, the money should go into open space. This was a non-binding referendum and it was never followed, some instances are the old town hall on Route 9 which was sold for $450,000.00 and the money was incorporated into last year's budget. Any money that we are able to gather from the sale of this land, I intend to use for property tax relief – this will go into the general revenue fund. Several things have happened since the passing of this referendum, one is that we have now ended litigation and it now going to cost us $17,000,000.00 to buy 200 acres of land. I firmly believe that some of this land will attract a good price and which I intend to incorporate into the budget, my best guess as to what the properties will fetch.

Councilman Calogera: I know that it is all of our wishes that if we had more money in the open space trust fund, we would have been better able to deal with the problem that we face with Cedar Ridge. As time goes on, property is getting more expensive and we need some kind of mechanism to purchase property. I think that the open space trust fund was something that was put up politically by our party and this is your opportunity to more forward on our stance regarding anti-development.

Mayor Phillips: I stand second to none in my pursuit in the preservation of open space, my record is clear. We did pass an open space referendum, but I have to balance the needs of this community as I see them. You will have an opportunity, as a councilperson, at budget time to move money around. It is my intention to use the funds from these sales for property tax relief. We already have a funding mechanism that goes into a dedicated fund. I anticipate that I am going to have to use that money for debt service. This idea, that we could put all the money into to an open space preservation fund, never envisioned us losing litigation in the amount of $17,000,000.00.

Councilman Calogera: If the money was put into the open space trust fund, could it be used to pay for Cedar Ridge?

Mayor Phillips: Yes, but that would be a sham.

Councilman Calogera: Why?

Mayor Phillips: I could say that I will put the money in the open space trust fund and then use that to pay debt service. That is a form of political chicanery that I don't deal in and I don't think that you do either.

Councilman Calogera: I don't, but at least I know that, that way it would be earmarked strictly for open space properties and could not be used in our general fund.

Mayor Phillips: I am using the general fund for property tax relief. This town is growing and we know that the school budget has been passed and is going to place a 9 cent increase in taxes. I am trying with the municipal budget to hold the line as best as I can. This mechanism of using surplus land is one that has been used before. We used this before when the Housing Authority bought land and also when the old town hall was sold, these were one time revenue opportunities that the council used to fill last years budget. I am trying to find all the other revenue opportunities that I can for property tax relief.

Councilman Testino: I would like to make sure that no other agencies in town had asked for any of these properties.

Mayor Phillips: The packets went out over two weeks ago and we tried to get as much input as possible on these parcels. It may be that some agency will express interest and you may wish to remove it. This list is not all the properties that the township has. We have since found out that one of the lots may be on the open space inventory and may have to be removed.

Councilman Testino: I notice that there is nothing contiguous to our other significant open space parcels.

Mayor Phillips: I do not believe that there are any parcels that are attached to any significant land areas. These are properties that came to the township by way of people not paying their taxes. All these properties are properties that I deem as a way of putting properties back on the tax rolls and perhaps providing individual housing. Some of these properties are in the Genoa area and some of the reasons that these properties are now becoming viable is because of the anticipation of water and sewer.

Councilwoman Panos: I knocked on the doors of some of these neighborhoods and none of the people were notified. I know that you are trying to make money for the town, but we are selling off open space. There is one parcel that is next to a park and there are some properties on this list that are on fresh water wetlands. This reminds me of what happened in Edison. Also, these are listed as “under-sized” or encouraged to be sub-divided. How could you do that? You ran on a platform of no development and so far the only resources that you have come up with is to sell township properties for housing. It seems that your tax relief comes by the way of residential housing development. This may give some relief this year but ten years down the road we will be sorry.

Mayor Phillips: If you would take more than a cursory look at the list, you will see that these are single lots, odd lots. The implication that this is some how balancing the budget on residential development is absurd, the purpose here is to take lots that have fallen to people of Old Bridge and may become sites for illegal dumping and bring them back to the tax rolls. There is nothing there to suggest that these lots will be granted any kind of sub-division. The only idea for the presentation is a matter of full disclosure, the price of the land is not dictated by the fact that it will be receiving some type of approval.

Councilwoman Panos: It says that in the ordinance.

Mayor Phillips: It doesn't say that it will, it says that it has a possibility of. This is a buyer beware situation. All the properties that we have will conform to the zoning of that area. We are offering this land in as an “AS IS” situation. If there are wetlands, people will have to be aware of this – we do not believe that any of these properties on this list would not be buildable. We are by no means trying to balance the budget on the backs of a few lots of land.

Councilwoman Panos: If the lots are under-sized, why doesn't the adjacent homeowner have an opportunity to buy it before they are squished into between two houses.

Attorney Convery: The town does not have to accept any bid. There may be restrictions on certain lots, this would be in conjunction with input from the Township Engineer. Whatever restrictions are placed on these lots will be well known and any bidder will have the information.

Councilman Gillespie: Putting this property up for sale could allow the adjacent homeowner the opportunity to purchase the land and they may want to buffer their property. This is a sound business decision, these properties have been acquired by foreclosure and the tax payers of Old Bridge were carrying these properties as delinquents. This is what smart municipalities. Everyone's taxes are higher because we have to fund a reserve for uncollected.

DISCUSSION ORDINANCE

Amending Fee For Athletic Field Rental By Adding a New Fee For Sanctioned Old Bridge Township Senior Citizen (60 years and older) Leagues.

Attorney Convery: I would request that this be held over because we are still trying to confirm which ordinance is being amended. We are looking at a codification ordinance for fees throughout the town and this is one of the ordinances that would be included. Rose-Marie has indicated that it may make sense to do this fee change when we do the fee change.

MOTION

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

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Councilman Greene.

Consent Agenda

President Baker opened the public portion for the Consent Agenda Seeing no hands President Baker closed the public portion.

Rescind Resolution #171-04 – Releasing Performance Guarantee Park's Edge - (failure to file within 45 day submission).

Rescind Resolution #259-04 of Performance Guarantee – Primavera Estates – (failure to post maintenance guarantee with 45 day period as required). (RMS)

Memorialize Release of Performance Guarantee Forest Gardens, Route 34

President Baker: These items have been removed from the agenda.

Councilman Maher: Why are they being removed?

Attorney Convery: We are waiting for additional information on these. It was recommended that we take no action.

BINGO/RAFFLE

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

RESOLUTION #335-04

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:

RA67-04 Old Bridge Soccer League Inc.

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 applicants, the following licenses:

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

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – ELEANOR STREET

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

RESOLUTION #336-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Eleanor Street at the intersection of Aberdeen Drive for the purpose of a block party to be held on August 14, 2004 (rain date August 21, 2004).

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 Eleanor Street be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Aberdeen Drive. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – EXETER STREET

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

RESOLUTION #337-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Exeter Street at the intersection of Hastings/Thomas/Wyre for the purpose of a block party to be held on July 17, 2004 (rain date July 31, 2004).

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 Exeter Street be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Hastings/Thomas/Wyre. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – YORK STREET

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

RESOLUTION #338-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close York Street at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Peter Place for the purpose of a block party to be held on July 10, 2004 (rain date July 17, 2004).

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 York Street be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Utica Avenue and Peter Place. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – BARTON ROAD

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

RESOLUTION #339-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Barton Road at the intersection of Gramercy Road for the purpose of a block party to be held on July 31, 2004 (rain date August 1, 2004).

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 Barton Road be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Gramercy Road. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – BALMORAL AVENUE

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

RESOLUTION #340-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Balmoral Avenue at the intersection of Woodsend & Hallendale for the purpose of a block party to be held on September 18, 2004 (rain date September 19, 2004).

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 Balmoral Avenue be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Woodsend & Hallendale. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – LEE LEE LANE

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

RESOLUTION #341-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Lee Lee Lane at the intersection of Alexandria Parkway for the purpose of a block party to be held on July 31, 2004 (rain date August 1, 2004).

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 Lee Lee Lane be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Alexandria Parkway. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

BLOCK PARTY – WINCHESTER COURT

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

RESOLUTION #342-04

WHEREAS, the residents of have requested permission to close Winchester Court at the intersection of Dorchester Court for the purpose of a block party to be held on July 17, 2004 (rain date: none).

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 Winchester Court be completely closed to vehicular traffic from the intersection of Dorchester Court. 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

DESIGNATING SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY – JUNE 2, 2004

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

RESOLUTION #343-04

WHEREAS, the United States is engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

WHEREAS, troops from all over the United States are being deployed to the Persian Gulf and bases throughout the world, as well as being stationed in our camps here in the United States on stand-by; and

WHEREAS, many of our soldiers who thought they were coming home are being held over to continue fighting that war on terrorism; and

WHEREAS, these men and women are in service for our nation and for a worthwhile cause. They are putting their lives on the line to protect us and our freedom and we need to express our gratitude to them by fully supporting them and their actions; and

WHEREAS, we need to stand united and express our unequivocal support for our troops.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Council wholeheartedly supports our troops both aboard and at home and wish to extend our appreciation and thankfulness for their courage and bravery and also acknowledge the sacrifices they are making on our behalf; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge requests that the Governor of the State of New Jersey, James E. McGreevey declare June 2, 2004 “Support of Troops Day” and by doing so, engage the entire state in a common action, such as driving with headlights on, ringing church bells or fire whistles at a designated time; gathering around the flag and holding a moment of silence at a designated time, or the like;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Township of Old Bridge wishes our troops a successful mission and most importantly, a safe return home.

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

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

GRANTING LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY – STEVEN SHERRY

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

RESOLUTION #344-04

WHEREAS, 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 group 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 Steven Sherry, 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 4, 2004 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 Steven Sherry.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the leave of absence of Steven Sherry 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 Calogera, seconded by Councilman Butler and so ordered on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Gillespie, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Baker.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: Councilmen Greene, Testino.

GRANTING LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY – LISA SCHNEIDER

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

RESOLUTION #345-04

WHEREAS, 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 contin