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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
AUGUST 4, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Regular Session – July 21, 2008
Regular Session – June 16, 2008
5. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
7. PRESENTATION
8. DISCUSSION
a) Update on County 911 Discussions
b) Status of the Nonprofit Sewer Charge
9. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ORDINANCES
a) An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Land Identified as Lot 3, In Block 567 for Public Open Space for the Purchase Price of $4,928
b) An Ordinance Creating a Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code Entitled “Defined Contribution Retirement Program”
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
a) 2008 Salary and Wage
b) An Ordinance Amending Section 84-1 of the Bridgewater Township Code adding Milltown School to the Drug Free School Zone
c) An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 “Administrative Organization”, Article XIV Entitled “Department of Police”, Section 4-84 D, (Composition and Organization of the Police Force)
11. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any matter will be allowed two minutes to speak, unless there are unusual circumstances.
12. RESOLUTIONS
a) Authorizing Award of Contract to Building Inspection Underwriter, Inc. (BIU) for On-Site Sub-Code Building & Electrical Official Services
b) Award of Contract to Underground Utilities Corp. for the Eastbrook Road Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $ 349,863.31
c) Authorizing Change Order No. 3 in the sum of $13,544.57 for the Alterations/Additions to the Township Municipal Complex Project Increasing the Contract Price from the Original Price of $18,967,877 to $19,002,554.32 which is a 0.07% Increase
d) Authorizing the Acceptance of the Project, Release of Performance Guarantee and Acceptance of Maintenance Bond for Carteret Road Repaving Project
e) Authorizing Award of Amended Agreement, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-12a of the Local Public Contract Law (State Contract), to Business Furniture Inc., a New Jersey State Approved Contract Vendor, for Furniture and Related Items of Filing and Shelving, for the Township Administrative Offices, Police Facilities and Municipal Court Facilities Located in the Municipal Buildings Complex being Developed Reducing the Amount of Furniture to be Purchased Under this Contract and the Price from $538,000 to $116,889.24
f) Authorizing Award of Contract, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-12a of the Local Public Contract Law (State Contract), to Global Industries, a New Jersey State Approved Contract Vendor, for Furniture and Related Items of Filing and Shelving, for the Township Administrative Offices, Police Facilities and Municipal Court Facilities Located in the Municipal Buildings Complex Being Developed in the Sum of $375,054.72
g) Authorizing Award of Contract, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-12a of the Local Public Contract Law (State Contract), to Herman Miller Vivo, a New Jersey State Approved Contract Vendor, for Furniture and Related Items of Filing and Shelving, for the Township Administrative Offices, Police Facilities and Municipal Court Facilities Located in the Municipal Buildings Complex being Developed in the Sum of $18,066.24
h) Authorizing Award of Contract, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a: 11-12a of the Local Public Contract Law (State Contract), to Dauphin, a New Jersey State Approved Contract Vendor, for Furniture and Related Items of Filing and Shelving, for the Township Administrative Offices, Police Facilities and Municipal Court Facilities Located in the Municipal Buildings Complex Being Developed in the Sum of $4,306.61
i) Approving the Funding Agreement for the Settlement with Government Plaintiffs in the Consolidated Actions Entitled Unites States of America v. Beckman Coulter, et als. and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, v. American Thermoplastics Corp., et als.
j) Endorsing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Somerset County Regional Center Partnership and Somerset County Vocational-Technical School Regarding a Feasibility Study on Recreation Fields
k) Opposing S-1976/A-2892, an Increase in State Police Surcharges to Defray Costs of Local Police Services
l) Authorization for Firework Displays Somerset Patriots for Saturday, August 16 (raindate: August 17), Friday, August 29, (raindate: August 30), Monday, September 1 (raindate: September 2) and Friday, September 12 (raindate: September 13)
m) Authorizing Partial Release of Performance Guarantees for Woodmont Properties (Letter of Credit from $1,530,928.35, to $1,018,771.56; Cash from $107,103.15 to $113,196.84) at Bridgewater, L.L.C., Block 477, Lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16, Located at Route 202/206, Bridgewater, New Jersey
13. REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 8/4/08
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
AUGUST 4, 2008 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in a regular session on Monday, August 4, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Annex, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Council President Norgalis read the following announcement:
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 7, 2008, by sending written and electronic notice to the Courier News and The Reporter; posting on the Township website and posting on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filing with the Township Clerk.
On call of the roll the following Council members were present:
Robert E. Albano
Michael P. Hsing
Matthew C. Moench
Patrick Scaglione
Howard V. Norgalis
Also Present: Patricia Flannery, Mayor
James T. Naples, Township Administrator
Natasha Turchan, Director of Finance
Steve Rodzinak, Construction Code Official
William B. Savo, Township Attorney
Hector A. Herrera, Deputy Township Clerk
Council President Norgalis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, seconded by Councilman Albano, the minutes for the regular session of June 16, 2008, was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
On motion of Councilman Scaglione, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the minutes for the regular session of July 21, 2008, were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Abstain
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
Councilman Hsing, as a member of the New Jersey League of Municipalities Immigration Task Force, reported he participated in Governor Jon Corizine’s Immigration Blue Ribbon Panel Telephonic Conference. Councilman Hsing stated he reported to the panel that Bridgewater did not have any major immigration issues. He also stated Bridgewater was doing a good job integrating immigrants into the main stream of the community by appointing many immigrants to the various Township boards and commissions, including himself.
Councilman Moench reported he attended the Indian-American Festival held at North Branch Park. He stated Congress Frelinghuysen, NJ Senator Lance and Somerset County Freeholder Walsh also attended the event.
Councilman Moench reported Somerset County Surrogate Frank Bruno organized an event to raise funds for Hillside School which had recently been vandalized. He reported the event was successful and raiser a few thousand dollars for the school.
Councilman Moench reminded everyone the 4-H Fair is August 13.
Mayor Flannery reported Bridgewater Baseball hosted the Cal Ripken youth baseball tournament. She stated there were nine teams from the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Mayor Flannery reported she attended a NJDOT meeting. The subject of closing the Route 22 median U-turns was discussed at the meeting. NJDOT stated it would continue to evaluate issue.
Mayor Flannery reported the Township’s litigation against COAH concerning the Third Round rules had begun. She stated she had a conference call with mayor’s from 10 other municipalities. They discussed tweaking the rules but concluded the entire Fair Housing Act needed to be revised. She stated that the group would going to meet to review suggestions on improving the Fair Housing Act.
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP / SOMERSET COUNTY 911 DISPATCH
Mayor Flannery stated there are three major concerns on moving Township 911 dispatch responsibilities to Somerset County:
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Will the Township save money?
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Will the service provided by the County be equal or better to the current service provided by the Township?
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Will the redundancy and back system be equal or better than it is currently?
She stated the County plans to review interoperability of the Somerset County municipalities. The County has a grant to perform the analysis and expects the results before summer 2009.
Council asked administration if there was going to be any further purchases to enhance the current system. Mr. Naples stated they had planned for four consoles in the new municipal complex and there are currently three consoles. He stated the County was willing to assist the Township with its purchase of additional equipment and possibly provide the Township with some equipment on an interim basis. Mr. Naples stated the Township has hired a technology consultant to assist with analyzing the Township’s current equipment.
NON-PROFIT SEWER CHARGES
Council President Norgalis confirmed that a study of non-profit organizations’ sewer charges was completed.
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Public Hearing and Final Action Ordinance |
The Clerk read the ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT 3, IN BLOCK 567 FOR PUBLIC OPEN SPACE FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $4,928
Mr. Naples reviewed this ordinance. He stated this was part of the Township’s goal to acquire vacant, unimproved properties north of Somerville Road in the area of the Township of Bridgewater Senior Center. This ordinance authorizes the acquisition of one of these vacant lots.
On the motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Albano, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Scaglione, second of Councilman Moench, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: July 7, 2008
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: July 21, 2008
Adopted by Council: August 4, 2008
Planning Board Referral: N/A
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Albano
Second: Councilman Hsing
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-231 is appended to the official minutes
The Clerk read the ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A CHAPTER 24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM”
Mr. Naples stated New Jersey recently passed a law as part of its State-wide pension reform. He stated one component of the reform was to establish a Defined Contribution Pension and delineate those positions that are required/eligible to enroll in the program. He stated that currently there are only two Township employees that are enrolled.
Councilman Moench stated he was one of the two employees enrolled in the new program and attested to it being mandatory.
On the motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Albano, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: July 7, 2008
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: July 21, 2008
Adopted by Council: August 4, 2008
Planning Board Referral: N/A
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Hsing
Second: Councilman Albano
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-232 is appended to the official minutes.
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Introduction of Ordinances |
2008 SALARY AND WAGE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 18th day of August 2008, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time on said day as the time and the Bridgewater Township Municipal Annex at 505 Route 202-206 South in said Township as the place for hearing and final action; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk shall forthwith post on the bulletin board in the Township Municipal Building at 700 Garretson Road, a true copy of said ordinance and make copies available to members of the general public and spread the same upon the minutes of the meeting.
Mayor Flannery stated the proposed 2008 Salary and Wage Ordinance did not have an increase in salary for the Mayor, Council, Judge and Public Defender. She stated the second Judge was hired at a significantly lower salary than his predecessor and eliminated health-care benefits. The Prosecutor is now under a professional services contract, did not have an increase from the previous year and eliminated heath-care benefits.
Mayor Flannery stated 4% increases were recommended for the Township Clerk, Tax Assessor, Director of Human Services, Director of Municipal Services, Court Clerk, Director of Finance, and Chief of Police. She stated the Director of Administration was being recommended for an additional $13,618 raise. She stated that in the four years since Mr. Naples has been the Administrator, his salary has been surpassed in salary by police captains and lieutenants, who have less time in their positions.
Mayor Flannery stated Mr. Naples is responsible for supervising all Township departments and its 230 employees; interaction with the governing body and public; and for forging a good reputation throughout the State. She also provided Council with a survey of Municipal Administrators from surrounding communities and from similar communities from around the State as further justification of y the requested raise.
Mayor Flannery acknowledged that some Council expressed a concern with the process of awarding the raise after the budget process was completed. She stated this was not a new process begun this year but a process that has been in place for many years and followed without any discussion or objection. She requested Council come to its conclusion based on the merits of the pay raise and not on the process.
Councilman Moench stated he felt Mr. Naples did a fantastic job as a administrator however had a concern with the not knowing of the proposed increase during the budget process and with the percentage (16%) of the increase. He stated that he was not opposed to a merit-based increased and moving forward would like to change the process. He stated he would be more in favor a 6%-7% increase.
Councilman Hsing stated he has gone through merit/performance review during his experiences in the corporate world. He stated that throughout the years he has seen many star performers, however, needed to put budget constraints ahead of their performance. He stated that because of the current state of the economy, Township officials must work extra hard to keep costs down for taxpayers. He stated that although he felt Mr. Naples was doing a tremendous job as the administrator, 16% was too high. Councilman Hsing stated that if Mr. Naples was awarded 16% this year, it would not be fair to give him a lesser increase next year. He also asked that the administration provide Mr. Naples’ performance review in the future when requesting an increase.
Councilman Scaglione stated this was an issue with communication and procedure, not with Mr. Naples’ performance. He stated that if Mayor Flannery and Mr. Naples had an agreement that he take the position at a lower salary and then receive a substantial pay increase, Council should have been made aware of that. Councilman Scaglione stated that if it was Mayor Flannery’s intention to increase Mr. Naples salary to the proposed level, Council should have known about it during the budget process. Councilman Scaglione stated a big problem he had with the proposed increase was that if it was approved, it would be retroactive to January 1, 2008. Councilman Scaglione stated he would entertain a discussion approving the proposed increase effective moving forward, not retroactive.
Councilman Albano stated he was astounded by Council’s position. He stated Mr. Naples was hired at a substantially less salary and is currently earning less than the previous administrator. Councilman Albano stated the Township had a first-rate administrator who is not being paid what others in comparable positions are being paid. Councilman Albano stated he thought it was wrong not to pay the administrator what he should be paid. Councilman Albano stated argument could be made that Mayor Flannery should have informed Council of her intentions to provide Mr. Naples with a substantial increase, however, he knows that substantial increases have been provided for other employees proving that it is not outside the realm of Council to provide salary increases. Councilman Albano stated it was an issue of equity and fairness and felt Mayor Flannery’s proposed salary increase for Mr. Naples is adequate.
Council President Norgalis stated he considered this issue a break down in the process. He stated he has been on the budget subcommittee for four years and, except for one time, the salary figures provided in the budget were the salary figures provided in the ordinance. Council President Norgalis stated he objected to finding out about this substantial increase this late in the year. He stated the budget process was long and rancorous and was never notified of this proposal until two weeks ago. Council President Norgalis also stated the salary survey was not a good metric because it did not state whether the administrators surveyed had addition duties (i.e. CFO, Clerk).
Council discussed how it would move forward. It was in consensus to provide Mr. Naples with a 6% increase with a 2008 salary $121,109. Councilman Albano was opposed to this salary.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano No
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-233 is appended to the official minutes.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 84-1 OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP CODE ADDING MILLTOWN SCHOOL TO THE DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 18th day of August 2008, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time on said day as the time and the Bridgewater Township Municipal Annex at 505 Route 202-206 South in said Township as the place for hearing and final action; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk shall forthwith post on the bulletin board in the Township Municipal Building at 700 Garretson Road, a true copy of said ordinance and make copies available to members of the general public and spread the same upon the minutes of the meeting.
Mr. Naples informed Council that when the Milltown School was built, it was never added to the Township’s drug free school zones.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Scaglione, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-234 is appended to the official minutes.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 “ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION”, ARTICLE XIV ENTITLED “DEPARTMENT OF POLICE”, SECTION 4-84 D, (COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE POLICE FORCE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 18th day of August 2008, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time on said day as the time and the Bridgewater Township Municipal Annex at 505 Route 202-206 South in said Township as the place for hearing and final action; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk shall forthwith post on the bulletin board in the Township Municipal Building at 700 Garretson Road, a true copy of said ordinance and make copies available to members of the general public and spread the same upon the minutes of the meeting.
Mr. Naples informed Council that the current organization of the police department allowed for 1st. Lieutenant and five lieutenants. The current 1st. Lieutenant is retiring and the proposed ordinance would eliminate that position and reorganize the department with six lieutenants.
Mr. Naples responded to Councilman Albano that there was no increase in current staffing and officer vacancy will not be filled.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-235 is appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the meeting was opened to the public.
Steve Meyer, 222 Short Hills Drive, addressed Council concerning Bridgewater Soccer Association. He stated there was an unfair situation with tax payers and the private club. He stated it was unfair that BSA, which is a private club, to cut Bridgewater athletes from the teams while Bridgewater tax payers still had to pay taxes to maintain athletic fields. He stated this situation occurred when his daughter was cut from one of the soccer teams and he would have had to find a team for her play outside of town if it had not been for the formation of Bridgewater United.
Mr. Naples informed Mr. Meyer that BSA does not operate under the Township Recreation Department. BSA is charged for use of the fields and there is a higher cost based on the percentage of out-of-town players.
Sergeant Luke Daley, SOA President spoke on behalf of the PBA. He requested that when the Township began its consideration of whether to move dispatchers to the County, it involve the police officers in its discussions.
He stated it had come to his attention that the Administration was going to spend a significant amount of money to upgrade the current police facility after the police move into the new complex and administrative offices temporarily move into the current police/court building (municipal annex). He stated that if the current facility was good enough for the police, it should be good enough for the administrative offices. He stated that if the administration had $70,000 to spend on renovations for an area in which it planned to spend less than one year, it should have funds available to fund the position eliminated by Council.
Cathy Hamilton, 1372 Spur Court (Township employee), stated she objected to the idea of the Township being run as a corporation. She stated there is no bonus structure, profit sharing, upward mobility, and it is difficult to get promoted. She stated Township employees stayed in their positions because the enjoyed their jobs. She stated Township Officials need to keep their employees’ morale high and since it is not a corporate environment, Officials needed to find ways to do that, including how raises and promotions were given.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the meeting was closed for public comment.
Mr. Naples clarified that improvements to the municipal annex in preparation for the move of administrative offices were not cosmetic. Improvements will be to reconfigure the space to fit administrative needs and satisfy code requirements regarding accessibility.
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BUILDING INSPECTION UNDERWRITER, INC. (BIU) FOR ON-SITE SUB-CODE BUILDING & ELECTRICAL OFFICIAL SERVICES
Mr. Naples stated the administration was recommending the authorization of the award of contract to Building Inspection Underwriter, Inc. (BIU) for building and electrical third party sub-code services. He stated this was a significant increase from the current provider, EIC Inspection Agency Corp., that decided not to bid. Mr. Naples stated the Township was unsuccessful in getting an extension past the August 15 deadline and would continue to evaluate whether the position should be brought in house.
Council, Mr. Naples, Mr. Savo and Mr. Rodzinak discussed this resolution and the reason for the substantial increase. Mr. Rodzinak pointed out that although there is an increase, it will not be absorbed by all tax payers. This is an increase in user-based fees.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP. FOR THE EASTBROOK ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 349,863.31
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT, RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BOND FOR CARTERET ROAD REPAVING PROJECT
AUTHORIZING PARTIAL RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR WOODMONT PROPERTIES (LETTER OF CREDIT FROM $1,530,928.35, TO $1,018,771.56; CASH FROM $107,103.15 TO $113,196.84) AT BRIDGEWATER, L.L.C., BLOCK 477, LOTS 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 AND 16, LOCATED AT ROUTE 202/206, BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Scaglione, the foregoing resolutions were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED.
Copies of resolutions #08-08-04-236 and #08-08-04-239 are appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE SUM OF $13,544.57 FOR THE ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE FROM THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF $18,967,877 TO $19,002,554.32 WHICH IS A 0.07% INCREASE
Mr. Naples detailed the change order:
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Change Material on small portion of exterior wall from EIFS to Vinyl clapboard Field Bulletin no 15 – Patock Construction PCO No 16 - Credit $4,583
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Changes to security system design in all Six interview rooms as requested by Owner – Patock Construction PCO No 22.- CREDIT $9,560
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Electrical work for the audio/video systems for interview rooms as requested by Police Department. – Patock Construction PCO No 48 - ADD $6,672.60
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Additional cold formed framing as needed to align heights with structural steel – Patock Construction PCO No 36- ADD $4,473.17
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Provide Detention type combination lavatory/toilet fixture in lieu of standard fixture in Room 125 – Patock Construction PCO 29 - ADD $7,205
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Provide additional backflow preventer in Mechanical Room – Patock Construction PCO 31 - ADD $9,336.80
He stated it the total value of change order no 3 is an additional $13,544.57.
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF AMENDED AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12A OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW (STATE CONTRACT), TO BUSINESS FURNITURE INC., A NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED CONTRACT VENDOR, FOR FURNITURE AND RELATED ITEMS OF FILING AND SHELVING, FOR THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, POLICE FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS COMPLEX BEING DEVELOPED REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF FURNITURE TO BE PURCHASED UNDER THIS CONTRACT AND THE PRICE FROM $538,000 TO $116,889.24
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12A OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW (STATE CONTRACT), TO GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, A NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED CONTRACT VENDOR, FOR FURNITURE AND RELATED ITEMS OF FILING AND SHELVING, FOR THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, POLICE FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS COMPLEX BEING DEVELOPED IN THE SUM OF $375,054.72
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12A OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW (STATE CONTRACT), TO HERMAN MILLER VIVO, A NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED CONTRACT VENDOR, FOR FURNITURE AND RELATED ITEMS OF FILING AND SHELVING, FOR THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, POLICE FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS COMPLEX BEING DEVELOPED IN THE SUM OF $18,066.24
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12A OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT LAW (STATE CONTRACT), TO DAUPHIN, A NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED CONTRACT VENDOR, FOR FURNITURE AND RELATED ITEMS OF FILING AND SHELVING, FOR THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, POLICE FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL COURT FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS COMPLEX BEING DEVELOPED IN THE SUM OF $4,306.61
Mr. Naples reviewed the process of selecting furniture for the new municipal complex. He highlighted the work done by Engineering Department Manager Tom Forsyth and the Townships efforts to reuse as much furniture as possible for cost savings.
Business Furniture Inc Representative Bill Zeigler address Council concerning the work his company and Township representatives did save Township funds by reusing furniture. Mr. Zeigler stated that although BFI originally had a contract for $538,000, it acted as a buying agent with the other furniture companies that were awarded contracts. Mr. Zeigler estimated that 30% of current Township furniture would be reused.
On motion of Councilman Moench, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolutions were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED.
Copies of resolutions #08-08-04-240 and #08-08-04-244 are appended to the official minutes.
APPROVING THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE SETTLEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT PLAINTIFFS IN THE CONSOLIDATED ACTIONS ENTITLED UNITES STATES OF AMERICA V. BECKMAN COULTER, ET ALS. AND NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, V. AMERICAN THERMOPLASTICS CORP., ET ALS.
Mr. Savo reminded Council that Deputy Township Attorney Alan Grant reviewed this resolution for Council at the July 21, 2008, meeting.
On motion of Councilman Scaglione, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-245 is appended to the official minutes.
ENDORSING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOMERSET COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER PARTNERSHIP AND SOMERSET COUNTY VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL REGARDING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON RECREATION FIELDS
Mr. Naples stated the Township will be recommending to the Somerset County Regional Partnership it do a study to renovate the existing Somerset County Vocational-Technical School athletic fields including exploring the use of synthetic turf on the site.
On motion of Councilman Moench, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-246 is appended to the official minutes.
OPPOSING S-1976/A-2892, AN INCREASE IN STATE POLICE SURCHARGES TO DEFRAY COSTS OF LOCAL POLICE SERVICES
Councilman Albano stated he was opposed to placing a surcharge on motor vehicle violations to fund police operations because it was a conflict of interest. He stated police should not be in the position of being a source of revenue for their own jobs. He stated that the public should be willing to pay for safety and police functions. He stated it was bad law and bad social policy. Council was in consensus with these views.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-247 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZATION FOR FIREWORK DISPLAYS SOMERSET PATRIOTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 (RAINDATE: AUGUST 17), FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, (RAINDATE: AUGUST 30), MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (RAINDATE: SEPTEMBER 2) AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (RAINDATE: SEPTEMBER 13)
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-08-04-248 is appended to the official minutes.
On the motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Scaglione, Council convened closed session at 8:57 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bridgewater Township Council that this body will now hold a closed meeting to discuss open space acquisition.
When and if the matters discussed become public record, this will be made known to the public at that time.
The public is excluded from said meeting and further notice thereof is dispensed with all in accordance with Sections 8 and 4a of the Open Public Meetings Act.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Hsing, Council reconvened in open session at 9:10 p.m.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Moench, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hector A. Herrera, RMC
Deputy Municipal Clerk
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Howard Norgalis
Council President
