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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 12, 2009 AT 7 P.M.
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CLOSED SESSION
Contract Negotiations – PBA and SOA collective bargaining units
5. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Agenda Session – January 29, 2009
Regular Session – February 2, 2009
Closed Session – January 29, 2009
6. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
7. MAYOR’S REPORT
8. 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.
9. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ORDINANCES
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
a) Calendar Year 2009 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40a: 4-45.14)
b) Amending Chapter 94 Entitled “Fees” Subsection M Entitled “Recreation Fees”
c) Amending Chapter 126-309.3 Entitled “Senior Citizen Residential Zone”, Subsection D and Subsection F
d) Amending Chapter 203 Entitled “Extraneous Employment of Off-Duty Police Personnel” Section 203-7
11. 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Introduction, First Passage, Authorization to Advertise
12. RESOLUTIONS
a) Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey in a Safe and Secure Communities Program Administered by the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety
b) Authorizing Award of Professional Engineering Services Contract to the RBA Group, Inc. to Perform Consulting and Engineering Services to Study, Prepare and Develop a Circulation Plan Update to the Township Master Plan
c) Authorizing Award of Professional Engineering Inspection Services Contracts to Birdsall Engineering, Inc.; Demuro Associates; Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc.; Edwards Engineering Group, Inc.; Greyhawk; Promatech, Inc.; Maser Consulting, P.A.; and Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Capital and Land Use Project Inspection Services for 2009 in the Amount of $85 Per Hour
d) Authorizing Application for a Two-Part $1,000,000 Loan from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Infrastructure Financing Program Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation in a Portion of Bradley Gardens
e) Award of Contract to S. Brothers, Inc. for Maple Street and Perry Street Road Improvements, Section 2 in the Amount of $204,879.51
f) Authorizing Release of Performance Guarantees for Country Walk Estates (Major Subdivision of Old Block 2403, Lots 34.01, 36.01 – 36.23, 36.27 and 36.48 – 36.60) Located in the Area of Woodward Drive
g) Authorizing Release of Performance Guarantees for Country Walk II, A.K.A. Vanderveer IV (Major Subdivision of Old Block 2403, Lots 29a, 29b, and 29c) Located Along Jarman Place and Vanderveer Road
h) Authorizing Release of Performance Guarantees for North Bridge (Major Subdivision of Old Block 5401 , Lot 8) Located Along Yohn Drive
i) Authorizing Release of Performance Guarantees for Sunset Ridge Estates (Major Subdivision of Old Block 2400, Lot 23) Located Along Sterling Drive
j) Authorizing Execution of a Letter of Intent with the Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education for the Lease/Purchase of Board of Education Property for Joint Recreational Purposes
k) Waiver of Fire Permit Fee in the Amount of $150 for the American Heart Association for its NJ Go Red for Women Casting Call at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on February 12, 2009
l) Circus Permit – Big Apple Circus
13. REPORTS
Clerks Report - January 2009
14. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 02/10/09
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 12, 2009 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in a regular session on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Annex, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Council President Scaglione read the following announcement:
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 6, 2009, and the time change noticed for February 10, 2009, sending written and electronic notice to the Courier News and The Newark Star Ledger; 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 (absent)
Howard V. Norgalis
Patrick Scaglione
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 Scaglione led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On the motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Albano, Council convened closed session at 7:05 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bridgewater Township Council that this body will now hold a closed meeting to discuss SOA and PBA contract negotiations and land 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 Norgalis, second of Councilman Hsing, Council reconvened in open session at 7:28 p.m.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Hsing, the minutes for the January 29, agenda session and the February 2, 2009, regular session meeting were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
The closed session minutes for January 29, 2009, were approved.
Councilman Norgalis reported he attended an Open Space Meeting this past week. Councilman Norgalis added the Committee is in the process of reviewing certain parcels to determine suitability for recommendations to be considered by Council.
Councilman Norgalis reported he received notification that the Milltown Primary School is being the recipient of an Energy Efficient Award on Friday, February 20, 2009. Councilman Norgalis added he was not able to attend but extended the invitation to the other Council members.
Councilman Hsing reported he attended the Somerset County Governing Officials Dinner with Council President Scaglione and Councilman Norgalis. Councilman Hsing reported Steve Cozza, Somerset County Paris Grant Coordinator was the speaker. Councilman Hsing stated Mr. Cozza presented an outline of the Somerset County Paris Grant Program with the participating municipalities on the documents management system and future EDMS imaging program to be funded by the State Division of Archives Management (DARM).
Councilman Hsing reported he received a request from the Lions Club requesting permission to place eye glass receptacles in the new Municipal Complex in order to collect used glasses for recycling Councilman Hsing mentioned he founded the Lions Club two years ago.
Councilman Hsing acknowledged three residents that were present from the public to discuss concerns with the Garretson Road sidewalk condition.
Councilman Albano reported he met with the Local Assistance Board last week. Councilman Albano stated he emphasized the importance of maintaining COAH units. Councilman Albano reported the Local Assistances Board will be e-mailing notifications of meetings in an effort to become more environmentally friendly.
Councilman Albano reported Mr. Naples provided him a tour through the new Municipal Building. Councilman Albano stated the new Council Chambers will be more convenient and a comfortable place for the public to witness the operations of local government.
Council President Scaglione reported US Postage stamps will increase an additional two cents in March 2009.
Council President Scaglione commented on the Somerset County Governing Dinner discussion with regard to document imaging and the strategies being set in place through the Somerset County Paris Program to provide and secure back-up with participating municipalities.
Council President Scaglione announced Councilman Albano has served six terms as Councilman for Bridgewater Township totaling 24 years in public service and will not seek reelection to run in the primary of 2009.
Council President Scaglione announced former Bridgewater Councilman Rick Fontana who currently has served twelve years as Freeholder will not seek reelection.
Council President Scaglione reported he met with Mayor Flannery and Mr. Naples this week in part of an effort to form a more collaborative work environment between Council and Administration. Council President added they have implemented liaisons with respect to certain functions as follows:
Bob Albano – Municipal Complex Issues
Michael Hsing - Public Works and Capital Projects
Howard Norgalis – Budgetary and Finance
Matthew Moench – Police and Public Safety
Mr. Naples reported Mr. Bogart attended a meeting the State Department of Transportation held at Somerset County with regard to the installation of sound barriers on Route 78. Mr. Bogart reported the NJDOT is no longer funding the sound barrier project but will be implementing a new project to install a rubberized porous type of roadway surface deemed to be very quiet and deflect rainwater.
Mr. Naples introduced Matthew Venanzi, Gilbane Project Manager, who replaced Amreesh Mathur who retired. Mr. Naples stated Mr. Venanzi will represent Gilbane and the Township moving forward on the project.
Mr. Venanzi addressed Council stating he has been in the business for twenty years, ten with Gilbane., Mr. Venanzi stated he is well versed in commercial, school and various other projects on this level. He stated he lives in Marlton, NJ, appreciates the opportunity to follow in Amreesh’s footsteps and will work with Council and Administration to keep the project on task.
Council President Scaglione raised the issue of change orders acknowledging the understanding that on a project of this level they are inevitable. Council President asked Mr. Venanzi if he had specific background experience with Police facilities in particular sally ports and the state requirements on police building construction.
Mr. Venanzi stated he did not have specific background experience with Police facilities including the construction of sally ports but said he does have extensive experience with construction management issues.
Councilman Hsing stated change orders need to be communicated to Council in advance to afford the Governing Body an opportunity to be made aware of the change prior to the work being done.
Council President Scaglione said Councilman Albano as liaison to the Municipal construction project will be available to meet and work together with Mr. Venanzi to communicate changes being formulated. Council President afforded the opportunity to have special meetings scheduled if further discussions on change orders are warranted.
Council President Scaglione reiterated Gilbane has been hired to protect the Township’s financial interest in constructing this project and asked when change orders are being considered Matt Venanzi as Construction Manager present the change orders directly to Council.
Mr. Naples introduced Joanne Kane and Joseph Lifrieri members of the Planning and Park Boards who volunteered to come to the meeting to address any questions from Council on the Open Space and Recreation recommendation for a Master Plan RFP draft.
Ms. Kane and Mr. Lifrieri stated the recommendations presented by the ad-hoc committee formed by Mayor Flannery met to prepare a draft RFP and involved a comprehensive plan to prioritize projects to best suit the needs of the Township to improve recreation and passive recreation for all ages. Ms. Kane briefly outlined the list of eleven projects being focused on to date. Mr. Lifrieri added the projects outlined were favored by the committee to maximize the cost benefit of the Open Space funding.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, seconded by Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was opened to the public.
Georgie Madak, 540 Garretson Road, advised Council she sent a video to Administration to show the deterioration of the sidewalk along a portion of Garretson Road. Ms. Madak was very concerned with the students walking into the roadway in order to avoid the ice and water that lies on the sidewalk due to the poor drainage.
Councilman Hsing acknowledged the budget monies are tight but requested Administration raise this project to a higher priority for resident safety and Township liability.
Mr. Naples added in light of the economy the capital budget is extremely limited this year. He added there are only two capital projects funded this year one on Eastbrook Road and the other on Foothill Road.
Kathy Katcharelli, 530 Garretson Road, also raised her concerns with regard to the sidewalk on Garretson Road she then directed her comments to Mr. Bogart who explained the monies for the 2009 capital projects were already allocated.
Mr. Bogart stated the Township is aware of the sidewalk condition and agrees it is in need of repair but there is no extra money for this project.
Lauren Grumpka, 516 Garretson Road, reiterated the comments above on the dilapidated sidewalk conditions. Ms. Grumpka said she is a student at B-R High School and feels it is hazardous to veer into the roadway in order to avoid the ice build up.
Maria Cermenaro, 555 Garretson Road agreed with her neighbors with regard to the poor sidewalk condition and offered whether it was possible to use some of the Hazadous Bussing money to fund the repair. Ms. Cermanaro then directed her comments to Mr. Bogart with regard to the circulation plan.
No one else wished to speak.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was closed for public comment.
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Introduction of Ordinance |
CALENDAR YEAR 2009 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on firstreading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 2nd day of March 2009, 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.
Mr. Naples explained the CAP Bank requirements and process are set by the NJ State Division of Government of Local Services.
Mr. Naples explained the foregoing CAP Bank ordinance enables the Township to reallocate pension funds.
Councilman Norgalis asked whether the title could be modified to better depict the intention of the ordinance.
Mr. Savo stated the ordinance is provided by the Director of Local Government Services but he will confer with Natasha Turchan, Director of Finance to determine whether a change in the title or in the recitals of the ordinance will be acceptable to the State for filing.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-02-12-047 is appended to the official minutes.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 94 ENTITLED “FEES” SUBSECTION M ENTITLED “RECREATION FEES” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER TO CREATE A $50 REGISTRATION FEE FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 2nd day of March 2009, 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.
Mr. Naples stated the Director of Recreation has recommended there be a $50 non-refundable registration fee chraged for the Summer Playground program to offset the cost of operating and administrering the summer playground.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-02-12-048 is appended to the official minutes.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER AMENDING SECTION 126-309.3 ENTITLED SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL ZONE, SUBSECTION D AND SUBSECTION F
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 2nd day of March 2009, 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.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk forward this ordinance to the Bridgewater Township Planning Board for their review and recommendation
Mr. Savo stated the amendment clarifies the language in the SCR Zone as follows: Maximum density. [up to] 13 units per acre. [at the discretion of the Planning Board.] [All bulk requirements must be met]. [If applicable, reduction of density is required to achieve conformance with all bulk requirements]. He added for each affordable housing unit constructed, the project shall be entitled to one additional market-rate unit.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-02-12-049 is appended to the official minutes.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER AMENDING CHAPTER 203 ENTITLED “EXTRANEOUS EMPLOYMENT OF OFF-DUTY POLICE PERSONNEL” SECTION 203-7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said pending ordinance be passed on first reading and advertised as required by statute fixing the 2nd day of March 2009, 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.
Mr. Naples stated the PBA on behalf of its members has requested the elimination of escrow requirements for regulated public utilities. Mr. Naples added the police personnel performing extraneous off-duty services regulated by public utilities will be paid the established amount on the next normal pay cycle following recipe of payment from ether regulated utility
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second by Councilman Albano, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-02-12-050 is appended to the official minutes.
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2009 Municipal Budget Introduction |
2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
The Township Clerk reported the synopsis for the 2009 Municipal Budget for the Township of Bridgewater will be published in the official Township newspaper, the Courier News on February 27, 2009. The public hearing for the budget will be held at the Township Council meeting on March 16, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., in the municipal annex. A copy of the 2009 Municipal Budget, as introduced, will be hand delivered to the Somerset County Library upon introduction as required by law.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Norgalis, the 2009 Municipal Budget was introduced.
Council President Scaglione directed members of Council to direct their considerations and questions to Councilman Norgalis who then will collectively prepare a list to forward to Administration.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Absent
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
A copy of resolution #09-02-12-050.1 is appended to the official minutes.
Council President Scaglione read the resolutions by title:
APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,926
Mr. Naples stated this resolution authorizes the Township to participate with the State of NJ Safe and Secure Communities program through the Department of Law and Public Safety. He added this grant will provide continued funding for two police officers in the Youth Services Bureau.
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE RBA GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO STUDY, PREPARE AND DEVELOP A CIRCULATION PLAN UPDATE TO THE TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN
Mr. Naples stated the award of contract to RBA Group, Inc is for professional consulting and engineering services in order to study, prepare and develop a circulation plan update to the Township Master Plan, and as more fully described in the proposal submitted to the Township in the amount of $41,500
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CAPITAL AND LAND USE PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES TO DEMURO ASSOCIATES; DEWBERRY-GOODKIND, INC.; EDWARDS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.; GREYHAWK; PROMATECH, INC.; MASER CONSULTING, P.A.; AND VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR 2009 CONTRACTS TO BIRDSALL ENGINEERING, INC.
Mr. Bogart explained the award of professional Engineers will be available for I engineering inspection services for certain land use and capital projects. Mr. Bogart added each firm when utilized will be paid at a rate of $85. per hour which is the same rate they were paid in 2008.
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A TWO-PART $1,000,000 LOAN FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN A PORTION OF BRADLEY GARDENS
Mr. Bogart explained this resolution authorizes the Township to submit an application to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to participate in a sanitary sewer rehabilitation program which will provide funding in a two-part loan financing work that will include a Find It-Fix Construction (I&I) project in a portion of Bradley Gardens.
Councilman Norgalis asked if there were sufficient projects in the Bradley Gardens section to use $1M. Mr. Bogart assured Council that there was.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO S. BROTHERS, INC. FOR MAPLE STREET AND PERRY STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,879.51.
Mr. Bogart stated this project will provide construction road improvement services which will consist of improvements to Maple Street – Perry Street Road Improvement Project, Section 2, including but not limited to milling of roadway surface, installation of new drainage and new surface course, pavement repairs, topsoiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. Mr. Bogart said the Township has used this contractor before and their work is satisfactory.
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR COUNTRY WALK ESTATES (MAJOR SUBDIVISION OF OLD BLOCK 2403, LOTS 34.01, 36.01 – 36.23, 36.27 AND 36.48 – 36.60) LOCATED IN THE AREA OF WOODWARD DRIVE
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR COUNTRY WALK II, A.K.A. VANDERVEER IV (MAJOR SUBDIVISION OF OLD BLOCK 2403, LOTS 29A, 29B, AND 29C) LOCATED ALONG JARMAN PLACE AND VANDERVEER ROAD
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR NORTH BRIDGE (MAJOR SUBDIVISION OF OLD BLOCK 5401, LOT 8) LOCATED ALONG YOHN DRIVE
AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR SUNSET RIDGE ESTATES (MAJOR SUBDIVISION OF OLD BLOCK 2400, LOT 23) LOCATED ALONG STERLING DRIVE
Mr. Bogart stated all four of the foregoing resolutions were release of performance guarantees to the same contractor Steven Katz, who represented as Principal Country Walk Estates, Country Walk Estates II, North Bridge and Sunset Ridge Estates developments. Mr. Bogart added each of these projects was completed over two years ago and he recommended the requirement for maintenance guarantees be waived.
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF INTENT WITH THE BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY FOR JOINT RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
Mr. Naples explained the authorization to execute the Letter of Intent with the Bridgewater-Raritan Board of Education affords continued discussions with the Board to explore the option to lease/purchase the property behind the 1000 Building on the High School campus for the development of fields for joint recreational purposes.
WAIVER OF FIRE PERMIT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150 FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FOR ITS NJ GO RED FOR WOMEN CASTING CALL AT THE BRIDGEWATER COMMONS MALL ON FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Mr. Naples stated the American Heart Association has requested a $150 fire permit waiver for its NJ Go Red for Women Casting Call held at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on February 12, 2009. Mr. Naples added the American Heart Association has supplied a letter that meets Council’s criteria for consideration to waive the fire permit fees.
CIRCUS PERMIT – BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Mr. Naples stated the Big Apple Circus has provided the Township all the required documentation to hold the Circus at the TD Bank North Ballpark formerly known as Commerce Bank Ballpark. Mr. Naples added the Circus will be performing from March 8 through March 31, 2009.
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 Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED.
Copies of resolutions #09-02-12-051 through #09-02-12-062 are appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Councilman Albano, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda J. Doyle, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Patrick Scaglione
Council President
