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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 17, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M.
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Regular Session – October 30, 2008
5. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
7. PRESENTATION
8. DISCUSSION
9. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ORDINANCES
a) Amending Chapter 126, Land Use, Section 206-46, Schedule XVIII, Entitled “Crosswalks”
b) Amending Chapter 126, Land Use, Section 126-258, Entitled “Performance Guarantees”
c) Vacating and Releasing from Dedication and Extinguishing Portions of Ronson Road
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
a) Amending Chapter 20 (Open Space Advisory Committee) of the Municipal Code so as to Modify Section 20-6 (Utilization of the Land) to Include the Utilization of Open Space Trust Fund Monies for the Development of Lands Acquired for Recreation and Conservation Purposes Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.7 (C)
b) Amending Chapter 94 (Fees) Section 94-2 Entitled “Schedule of Fees,” Subsection B Entitled “Township Clerk’s Office and Public Records,” Subsection (4) Entitled “Copies of Public Records,” Provision B of the Municipal Code for the Purpose of Changing the Required Fee for Providing Information on Data or Audio Disc to that Sum Which Reflects the Actual Cost of Duplicating the Government Record
c) Amending Chapter 126.341.2 Entitled “Lower Income Housing,” of the Municipal Code so as to Add a Section, Entitled “Extension of Affordability Controls”
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) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2008 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 - 2008 Youth Athletic Recreation - $15,000
b) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2008 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 - 2008 CDBG Youth - $13,734
c) Authorizing Execution of a Shared Services Agreement, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:65-1 Et. Seq., the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, with the Township of Bridgewater, the Other Remaining 18 Municipalities within Somerset County and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department so as to Provide or Receive Mutual Police Aid Services Between and Among the Parties
d) Cancellation of Tax and Sewer Overpayment for 2004 and Prior Years
e) Authorizing the Final Change Order, Release of Performance Bond, Acceptance of Maintenance Bond and Acceptance of the Road Improvements to Long Road Project
f) Authorizing Change Order No. 9 in the Sum of $67,296.89 for the Alterations/Additions to the Township Municipal Complex Project Increasing the Contract Price from the Amended Price of $19,242,503.04 to $19,309,799.93 which is a 0.35% Increase
g) Authorizing Change of Scope No. 4 to the Professional Services Contract Decreasing the Contract Price by the Sum of $8,067.30 for Architectural Services for the Alterations/ Additions to the Township Municipal Complex Project Decreasing the Contract Price with USA Architects, Planners & Interior Designers from the Price of $604,301 to $596,233.70 (the Original Contract Price - $561,916)
h) Authorizing Award of Professional Environmental Engineering Services Contract to Environmental Alliance for Remedial Action Work Plan Implementation & Subsurface Environmental Site Investigation and Inspection Services for the Public Works Garage Remedial
13. REPORTS
Clerk Report – October 2008
14. CLOSED SESSION
15. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 11/17/08
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17, 2008 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in an agenda session on Monday, November 17, 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 (arrived 7:32)
Michael P. Hsing
Matthew C. Moench (absent)
Patrick Scaglione
Howard V. Norgalis
Also Present:
James T. Naples, Township Administrator
Robert Bogart, Director of Municipal Services
William B. Savo, 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 Scaglione, second by Council President Norgalis, the minutes for the October 30 regular session were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Abstain
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
Councilman Hsing reported he will be traveling to China to visit his family. He added he will be away for a month and stated regretfully he will miss the Reorganization meeting scheduled for January 5, 2009.
Council President Norgalis and the other members of the Governing Body wished him a safe trip.
Councilman Scaglione requested Council put onto the agenda for discussion the Council’s expectations for the 2009 Municipal Budget.
Council President Norgalis offered to place the budget discussion on the agenda for December 1, 2008.
Mr. Naples reported Mayor Flannery and six other Mayors met with Assemblyman Green, to lobby for change to the COAH regulations. Mayor Flannery felt the meeting with Assemblyman Green was not very successful. Mr. Naples added the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Group is looking to press directly to the Governor and searching for a constitutional convention to change the Fair Housing Act.
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Public Hearing and Final Action Ordinances |
The Clerk read the ordinance by title:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 126, LAND USE, SECTION 206-46, SCHEDULE XVIII, ENTITLED “CROSSWALKS”
Mr. Naples stated this ordinance is required by the NJDOT to add a crosswalk from the Bridgewater-Raritan High School to the YMCA. The ordinance also defines the old existing crosswalk as required by ordinance.
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 Hsing, second of Councilman Albano, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: October 20, 2008
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: October 25, 2008
Planning Board Referral:
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 Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-320 is appended to the official minutes
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER 126, LAND USE, SECTION 126-258, ENTITLED “PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES”
Mr. Naples stated this ordinance authorizes the Director of Municipal Services to release performance guarantees up to $5000 or less as a cost savings to our residents. .Mr. Naples stated this ordinance would save the cost of legal review for several applicants.
Mr. Naples added Administration will provide Council quarterly reports on all performance bonds released.
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 Albano, second of Councilman Scaglione, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Hsing stated the authority to release performance guarantees is a Council function and he was not in favor to release that authority.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: October 20, 2008
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: October 25, 2008
Planning Board Referral:
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Albano
Second: Councilman Scaglione
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Nay
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-321 is appended to the official minutes.
ORDINANCE VACATING AND RELEASING FROM DEDICATION AND EXTINGUISHING PORTIONS OF RONSON ROAD SITUATED IN BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Mr. Naples and Council discussed the proposal to vacate portions of Ronson Road subject to the three conditions as follows:
1. An access easement for future NJDOT signal work be allowed.
2. An emergency access is available
3. A public turnaround still exists.
On the motion of Councilman Scaglione, second of Councilman Albano, 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: October 20, 2008
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: October 25, 2008
Planning Board Referral:
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 Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-322 is appended to the official minutes
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Introduction of Ordinances |
The Clerk read the following ordinances for Introduction by Title:
AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO MODIFY SECTION 20-6 (UTILIZATION OF THE LAND) TO INCLUDE THE UTILIZATION OF OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND MONIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS ACQUIRED FOR RECREATION AND CONSERVATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.7 (C)
Mr. Naples stated this ordinance is to codify the terms as set forth in the approved Open Space Referendum question passed on November 4, to use up to 25% of the existing Open Space trust fund for improvements to Open Space facilities for recreation.
Councilman Scaglione asked to clarify the exact intent of the wording in the interpretive statement.
William Savo stated the referendum was successful and authorizes the Township the use of 25% of monies for development of lands acquired for Open Space recreation purposes as permitted by statute. Mr. Savo clarified his comment to reflect any piece of Open Space or recreation.
Council President Norgalis reiterated use of the 25% of the Open Space Trust Fund monies is on the net balance going forward.
Councilman Hsing asked it the Township put the actual dollar amount on the website. Councilman Hsing stated this is public information.
Mr. Naples stated the dollar amount was not on the website but he did provide a handout to Council.
Council President Norgalis said his interpretation of the referendum statement was to enable the Township to the use of up to 25% of Open Space Trust Funding, however use was limited to capital projects with a useful life of five years or more. Council President wants to make sure the legacy of this referendum is clear and is concerned with the use of the term development. Council President Norgalis would like the use of the term development more clearly defined within the body of the ordinance. Council President noted due to these discrepancies in the use of the funds for development, perhaps the ordinance should be tabled.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was tabled. The vote to table the ordinance was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Nay
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS TABLED.
The Clerk read the following ordinances for Introduction by Title:
AMENDING CHAPTER 94 (FEES) SECTION 94-2 ENTITLED “SCHEDULE OF FEES,” SUBSECTION B ENTITLED “TOWNSHIP CLERK’S OFFICE AND PUBLIC RECORDS,” SUBSECTION (4) ENTITLED “COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS,” PROVISION B OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE REQUIRED FEE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON DATA OR AUDIO DISC TO THAT SUM WHICH REFLECTS THE ACTUAL COST OF DUPLICATING THE GOVERNMENT RECORD
Mr. Savo reminded Council the Township has a complaint pending before the Government Records Council (GRC) from a requestor opposed to paying the $5 fee for a disc. Mr. Savo stated the $5 charge for a disc had been in place for years. Mr. Savo said a decision had been made by the GRC to charge the actual charge and or cost of material. Mr. Savo noted in the case pending the Township, the requestor was offered to have the material e-mailed to him and he denied having the material sent in that medium, thus he paid $5 or the disc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 1st day of December 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.
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; and
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-323 is appended to the official minutes
The Clerk read the following ordinances for Introduction by Title:
AMENDING CHAPTER 126.341.2 ENTITLED “LOWER INCOME HOUSING,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO ADD A SECTION, ENTITLED “EXTENSION OF AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS”
Mr. Naples stated this is a critical part of the Township’s Housing and Fair Share Plan. Mr. Naples deferred to Mr. Savo to further explain. He added this affords the Township an additional 148 units. Mr. Savo stated the Township has spent a lot of time identifying techniques to comply with the regulations at the same time minimizing the impact to the tax payers of Bridgewater. Mr. Savo explained after adoption of the ordinance he will prepare a resolution to be considered by Council to include into the Township’s Housing and Fair Share Element Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 1st day of December 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.
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; and
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-324 is appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, seconded by Councilman Albano, the meeting was opened to the public.
Boy Scouts from Troop 46 and Troop 88 were in attendance as a requirement to achieve their merit badges. Each Boy Scout publicly introduced himself to Council.
Joseph Carroll, Troop 46, 1028 Laurel Trail
Carson DiOrio Troop 46, 1861 Middlebrook Road
Matt Hadley, Troop 46, 1021 Laurel Trail
Andrew Vernon, Troop 46, 1059 Eastbrook Road
Will Lathrop, Troop 46, 762 Hawthorne Avenue
Mike Sheelan, Troop 46, 481 Anlee Road
Casey Lucanna, Troop 46, 1631 Donahue Road
Rodney Hadley, Troop 46, Asst. Scout Master, 102 Laurel Trail
Robert Vernon, Troop 46, Asst. Scout Master,1059 Eastbrook Road
Jackie White, Troop 88, Asst. .Scout Leader
Trenton White, Troop 88, 880 Meadow Road
Kelvin White, Troop 88, 880 Meadow Road
Council President thanked the boys for their attendance and welcomed them to the regular session.
No one else wished to speak, and the public portion was closed.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the meeting was closed for public comment.
The Clerk read the following resolutions by Title:
Council President Norgalis stated the flowing resolutions were discussed at length during the work session.
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 IN THE SUM OF $67,296.89 FOR THE ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE FROM THE AMENDED PRICE OF $19,242,503.04 TO $19,309,799.93 WHICH IS A 0.35% INCREASE
Council President Norgalis noted on Councilman Hsing request Administration added some enhancements to the back up to specify the person or organization who originated the request.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-325 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF SCOPE NO. 4 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT DECREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE BY THE SUM OF $8,067.30 FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE ALTERATIONS/ ADDITIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT DECREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE WITH USA ARCHITECTS, PLANNERS & INTERIOR DESIGNERS FROM THE PRICE OF $604,301 TO $596,233.70 (THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE - $561,916)
Mr. Naples stated this change order codifies a decrease in the amount of $8067.30 from the original USA Architects contract with a resolution memorializing the change.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-326 is appended to the official minutes.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2008 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 - 2008 YOUTH ATHLETIC RECREATION - $15,000
Mr. Naples stated this money was granted to the Township from Somerset County to repair the ballasts on North Bridge Field #2. Mr. Naples commented there were no reported resident complaints or issues with the lighting.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-327 is appended to the official minutes.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2008 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 - 2008 CDBG YOUTH - $13,734
Mr. Naples stated this money in the amount of $13,734, was granted to the Township from Somerset County to fund the youth drop-in Centers. Mr. Naples added the staff for each center includes: two Mental Health Counselors, one Recreation Coordinator and one Arts and Crafts Coordinator. He added there is 15-20 participants at Bradley Gardens School and 10-20 participants at Adamsville School Center.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-328 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 ET. SEQ., THE UNIFORM SHARED SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATION ACT, WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER, THE OTHER REMAINING 18 MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN SOMERSET COUNTY AND THE SOMERSET COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE AND THE SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SO AS TO PROVIDE OR RECEIVE MUTUAL POLICE AID SERVICES BETWEEN AND AMONG THE PARTIES
Mr. Naples stated this agreement codifies the terms of any mutual aid Police assistance. He added this agreement is required by FEMA for catastrophic reimbursement.
Councilman Hsing noted a there is a minor grammatical duplication in the body of the agreement.
Mr. Savo stated the redundancy does not impact the agreement or conditions thereof. Mr. Savo offered the agreement is not able to changed at this point as many of the other participating municipalities have already signed off.
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 Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-329 is appended to the official minutes.
Councilman Scaglione took a moment to ask the Boy Scouts in attendance whether they understood the definition of the word codify, as the term had been used fairly often during the session.
Council President Norgalis explained the term codification is to reduce an ordinance to written word and incorporate its contents into the Township code book.
CANCELLATION OF TAX AND SEWER OVERPAYMENT FOR 2004 AND PRIOR YEARS
Mr. Savo requested this resolution be tabled for further review.
Council President Norgalis explained to the Boy Scout’s the term to table as applied in Robert’s Rules of Order. . He added to table a document listed on the agenda is to remove the document from formal action and defer that consideration to another date.
On motion of Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was tabled. The vote to table was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS TABLED.
AUTHORIZING THE FINAL CHANGE ORDER, RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND, ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BOND AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO LONG ROAD PROJECT
Mr. Naples stated the improvements have been completed on Long Road and the Township Engineer recommended the performance bond be released and the project accepted.
Councilman Hsing commented that the road appears a little wavy.
Mr. Bogart stated this is a two phase project and the final overlay will bring the roadway to a smooth finish.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-330 is appended to the official minutes.
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE FOR REMEDIAL ACTION WORK PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & SUBSURFACE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE REMEDIAL
Mr. Naples stated Environmental Alliance provided the initial consulting for this remediation and have done an outstanding job shepherding this approval through the NJ DEP.
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 Absent
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Norgalis Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #08-11-17-331 is appended to the official minutes.
On the motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Hsing, Council convened closed session at 8:15 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bridgewater Township Council that this body will now hold a closed meeting to discuss contract negotiations.
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 Scaglione, Council reconvened in open session at 8:20 p.m.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda J. Doyle, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Howard Norgalis
Council President
