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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
OCTOBER 30, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Agenda Session – October 16, 2008
Regular Session – October 20, 2008
Closed Session – October 16, 2008
5. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
7. PRESENTATION
8. DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ORDINANCES
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
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) Place-to-Place Liquor License Transfer (Extension of Premise) Marriott Hotel Located at 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater
b) Authorizing Renewal of Membership in the Somerset County Joint Insurance Fund
c) Award of Contract to Mid Atlantic Truck Sales for the Purchase of One 2009 Dump Truck in the Amount of $172,300
d) Memorializing the Authorization of a Rain Date Fireworks Display Held by the American Diabetes Association at the Commerce Bank Ball Park on October 26, 2008
e) Appointment of Scott P. Stephens to Open Space Advisory Committee
f) Waiver of Fire Permit Fee in the Amount of $50 for the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children for its Annual Run for Runaways at Duke Island Park on November 1, 2008
g) Authorizing Change Order No. 8 in the Sum of $58,912.86 for the Alterations/Additions to the Township Municipal Complex Project Increasing the Contract Price from the Amended Price of $19,183,590.18 to $19,242,503.04 which is a .31% Increase
13. REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 10/28/08
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
OCTOBER 30, 2008 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in a regular session on Thursday, October 30, 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 (absent)
Matthew C. Moench
Patrick Scaglione
Howard V. Norgalis
Also Present:
James T. Naples, Township Administrator
Robert Bogart, Director of Municipal Services
Alan Grant, Township Attorney
Linda J. Doyle, Township Clerk
Hector A. Herrera, Deputy Township Clerk
Council President Norgalis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Scaglione, the minutes for the October 16 agenda session were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Scaglione, the minutes for the October 20 regular session were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Abstain
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
The closed session minutes of October 16, 2008, were approved.
Councilman Moench reported he attended a program sponsored by Jay Weber of the 25th legislative district, which was also sponsored by the NJ Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the NJ HealthCare Quality Institute. He added the program outlined innovative ways of lowering healthcare costs for the Township.
Councilman Moench stated he discussed some of these concepts with Mayor Flannery, who said she will look into further to see if any of the programs could be implemented for cost savings to the township.
Councilman Moench reported the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7th and urged all to vote.
Councilman Scaglione gave Council a brief update on the Planning Board Master Plan revisions. He stated the economic development portion has not yet been put into place. The impervious coverage portion is concentrating on the R-40 zone and R-50 zones, changing the impervious coverage percentages from 15% to 18% impervious coverage. The third aspect is with respect to the Fair Share Housing Element Plan. Councilman Scaglione added he attended a meeting with Mr. Naples, legal and the mayor, that reviewed the status of various litigations, he added it was informative but stated he will leave it up to the Township’s Legal department to summarize the most current events. Councilman Scaglione added the Planning Board subcommittee has presented a good plan that will also talk to existing organizations and urge them to incorporate into the Fair Share Plan. He added the other area involves purchasing land for possible development in the future.
Councilman Scaglione reported on shared services with Raritan and the Board of Education. He added he received an update from Peter Wright of the Somerset Business Partnership which is looking into the possibility of shared services including custodial services, staff training, fleet maintenance, and the school districts energy coordinator and communication and information technology.
Council President Norgalis reported he saw in the newspaper, The Reporter, a photo of Mayors, Dignitaries and members of the Recreation Department kicking soccer balls as part of the Somerville, Torpey Complex dedication.
Council President Norgalis reported he attended the Somerset County Planning review coordinated by Peter Palmer, he added Mr. Palmer gave a general update on many areas. He added Joanne Kane of the Bridgewater Planning Board was also in attendance.
Council President Norgalis reported the DiFrancesco, Bateman Law Firm presented a breakfast. Chris Christi, Federal Attorney for the State of NJ, spoke on various issues summarizing current events within the State. Mr. Christi also spoke on gang issues which are becoming more prevalent throughout areas of the State.
Mr. Naples reported Mayor Flannery is co-chair of the Housing Advisory Subcommittee and the Committee has scheduled a meeting with the Governor’s new Chief of Staff, Lisa Jackson to press their case with regard to COAH reform and reform of the rules. Mr. Naples added there are eleven Democratic Mayors attending and noted, Mayor Flannery as a Republican was invited because of her steadfast commitment to reforming COAH regulations.
Mr. Naples reported the Economic Development Sub-Committee is conducting a meeting to discuss the Route 22 Corridor suggested changes. Mr. Naples added they have a lot of work to cover and will not be prepared to report until January.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was opened to the public.
Albert Santulli, Boy Scout from Troop 46 in Martinsville was in attendance as a requirement for his merit badge. Albert introduced his mother, Joanne Santulli to the Council.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was closed for public comment.
The Clerk read the following resolutions by Title:
PLACE-TO-PLACE LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER (EXTENSION OF PREMISE) MARRIOTT HOTEL LOCATED AT 700 COMMONS WAY, BRIDGEWATER
The Clerk stated the legal department reviewed and revised the resolution that was formerly tabled to include certain conditions. Ms. Doyle added David Salfcas, Assistant General Manager was present and asked Council remove the condition that applied to three tables with 12 chairs.
Mr. Salfcas addressed Council and stated the extension will be limited to the brick patio area and shall accommodate no more than 35 guests.
Council further discussed the conditions for extending the premise to include the patio area. Council was in consensus to approve the extension transfer with the condition that the licensed use of the patio area be reviewed by Council on an annual basis.
On motion of Councilman Albano to modify the resolution to exclude the tables and twelve chairs in the patio area, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-313 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOMERSET COUNTY JOINT INSURANCE FUND
Mr. Naples stated he represents the Township on the Somerset Joint Insurance Fund Board and has provided a letter from Jaime Rick, Risk Manager who affirms the JIF is a worthwhile venture to keep insurance costs low.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-314 is appended to the official minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MID ATLANTIC TRUCK SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2009 DUMP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,300
Mr. Naples stated the award of contract was recommended to the second lowest bidder Mid Atlantic Truck Sales as the first lowest bidder named Brown’s International Truck Sales was materially deficient in the specification of certain items including the terms of warranty and the hydraulic retardar.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-315 is appended to the official minutes.
MEMORIALIZING THE AUTHORIZATION OF A RAIN DATE FIREWORKS DISPLAY HELD BY THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION AT THE COMMERCE BANK BALL PARK ON OCTOBER 26, 2008
Mr. Naples stated the foregoing resolution memorialized a rain date on Sunday, October 26, for the American Diabetes Association firework display which was inadvertently omitted from the original application.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-316 is appended to the official minutes.
APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT P. STEPHENS TO OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council President Norgalis recognized Scott P. Stephens to be appointed as a regular member of the Bridgewater Township Open Space Committee to fill the unexpired term of Dan Hughes for said term expiring January 31, 2009.
Councilman Scaglione asked Mr. Stephens whether he was familiar with the parks and recreational needs of the Township.
On motion of Councilman Scaglione, seconded by Councilman Albano, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-317 is appended to the official minutes.
WAIVER OF FIRE PERMIT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50 FOR THE SOMERSET HOME FOR TEMPORARILY DISPLACED CHILDREN FOR ITS ANNUAL RUN FOR RUNAWAYS AT DUKE ISLAND PARK ON NOVEMBER 1, 2008
Council President Norgalis stated the Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children has requested a waiver of fire permit fees in connection with its 10th Annual Run for Runaways held at Duke Island Park on November 1, 2008.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-318 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 IN THE SUM OF $58,912.86 FOR THE ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE FROM THE AMENDED PRICE OF $19,183,590.18 TO $19,242,503.04 WHICH IS A .31% INCREASE
Mr. Naples and Mr. Bogart summarized the eight change orders from the project architect and construction manager to include the following:
1. Supplemental Items related to Field Bulletin #29 (Address Ceilings in Police Entrances)
2. Field Clarification #31 (Change Ceiling Type in Police Corridor)
3. Field Bulletin #32 (Extend Trench Drain outside Sallyport)
4. Field Bulletin # 35 (Additional power and data connections for the Sanitary Sewer Meters)
5. Field Bulletin #36 (Additional CMU around Steel Column in Holding Cell)
6. Field Bulletin # 44 (Additional Light Fixtures in Public Bathrooms)
7. RFI #96 (Credit for Realignment of Gas Line)
8. Field Bulletin #47 (Additional electrical and Security Equipment)
Council further discussed the increase in detail. Councilman Albano stated it should be noted these items are Department of Corrections (DOC) requirements. Councilman Scaglione recommended that a one page support information summary be added as a supplement to the resolution. Council was in consensus.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Scaglione, the resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Absent
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-10-30-319 is appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda J. Doyle, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Howard Norgalis
Council President
