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AGENDA FOR AGENDA SESSION MEETING OF

FEBRUARY 26, 2009 AT 7 P.M.

1.      NOTICE OF MEETING

2.      ROLL CALL

3.      PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.      MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Regular Session – February 12, 2009

Closed Session – February 12, 2009

5.      TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS

6.      MAYOR’S REPORT

7.      DISCUSSION

8.      BUDGET PRESENTATION

a)     Human Services (2/26)

b)     Police Department (3/2)

9.      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.

10. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION 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. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES

12. RESOLUTIONS

a)     2009 Somerset County Community Development Block Grant Program

b)     Authorizing Change Order No. 15 In the Sum of $10,797.03 for the Alterations/Additions to the Township Municipal Complex Project Increasing the Contract Price from the Amended Price of $19,511,527.65 to $19,522,324.68 which is a 0.06% Increase and a Total 2.92% Increase

c)      Award of Contract to Atlantic Tactical for the Purchase of Police Uniforms, Shoes and Leather Gear in the Amount of $96,650.25

d)     Award of Contract to G.O. Keller, Inc for the Dry Cleaning of Police Uniforms in the Amount of $37,559.30

e)     Authorization to Renew Administrative Service Agreement to Qualcare, Inc., March 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, for Fixed Reinsurance Costs Not to Exceed $441,479 and Administrative Costs for 2009 Estimated to be $151,536

13.  REPORTS

14. CLOSED SESSION

15. MOTION TO SET AGENDA

16. ADJOURNMENT

Revised 2/25/09

MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 26, 2009                     COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in an agenda session on Thursday, February 26, 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 23, 2009, by sending written and electronic notice to the Courier News and the 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     (Absent)

Michael P. Hsing

Matthew C. Moench

Howard 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.

Council President Scaglione stated the minutes from the regular session of February 12, 2009, and the closed session of February 12, 2009, are on the agenda for approval.

Councilman Hsing reported the month of March is recognized as Red Cross Month. Councilman Hsing requested Council prepare a Proclamation in support of the Red Cross Organization as they are instrumental for all people in emergencies and dire need.

Council was in consensus to support a proclamation for the Red Cross as they are supportive to the Community.

Councilman Hsing reported he received an e-mail from Assemblywoman Denise Coyle regarding NJ Clean Energy Efficiency Audit.

Mr. Naples stated the Township is participating with Somerset County and have identified the Somerset County/Bridgewater Library and the Senior Center as suitable structures to be audited.

Councilman Norgalis reported he attended the United Way Conference for Foreclosures at Raritan Valley College. . Councilman Norgalis added foreclosures are becoming an accelerated issue and is impacting Somerset County.   Councilman Norgalis said he will forward copies of the presentation upon receipt to the other members.

Councilman Norgalis reported he attended a conference at Roche Molecular in Branchburg on Tuesday, February 24 with regard to the use of solar panel.  Councilman Norgalis added the panels are constantly conducting and storing energy unless completely covered.  He added pricing for the installation of solar panels has decreased substantially and the trend is expected to continue for energy cost savings.

Mr. Naples reported Mayor Flannery received a letter from the Council of Affordable Housing (COAH) signifying the Township’s application was complete.  Mr. Naples added the Clerk has submitted a Notice as required by the Council of Affordable Housing to the Courier Newspaper.  The Notice was published February 26, 2009, which will initiate the 45-day comment period.

Mr. Naples reported Mayor Flannery had been seeking volunteer help to get more names on the Township’s e-news list.  Mr. Naples added the Township currently has approx. 400 names but the goal this year is to achieve 2000 names.  While speaking at the Martinsville Rescue Squad Reorganization Dinner a parent volunteered her daughter to partake in this venture as part of her Girl Scout Gold project.  Stephanie Cowley met with Mayor Flannery and has accepted the challenge.  Ms. Cowley will meet with the various schools, churches, rescue squad and fire stations to add names to the e-news list to achieve this goal.

Chris Poulsen, Director of Human services provided Council with a 2009 budget power point presentation for the Departments of Human Services.  Mr. Poulsen detailed the missions and accomplishments of the Divisions of Health, Welfare, and Senior Services. 

Christine Schneider, Superintendent of Recreation together with staff member Rachel Vaughn provided Council with a power point budget presentation of the Division of Recreation. 

Mr. Poulsen and Ms. Schneider detailed accomplishments for each of the departments under their direction for 2008 and discussed salaries, O&E, goals and cost efficiencies with Council for the year 2009.

On motion of Councilman Hsing, seconded by Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was opened to the public.

No one wished to speak.

On motion of Councilman Norgalis, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the meeting was closed for public comment.

AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 15 IN THE SUM OF $10,797.03 FOR THE ALTERATIONS/ADDITIONS TO THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT INCREASING THE CONTRACT PRICE FROM THE AMENDED PRICE OF $19,511,527.65 TO $19,522,324.68 WHICH IS A 0.06% INCREASE AND A TOTAL 2.92% INCREASE

Mathew Venenzi, Gilbane Construction Manager and Mark Coan of USA were available to field Council questions with regard to the Change Order referenced above.  Mr. Venenzi stated Gilbane recommends the approval of the changes which include three separate PCO’s which he outlined in detail.  He added these changes were required to meet both the Township’s Building Code and D.O.C. compliance.

Council President Scaglione read the following ordinances by title:  Council President Scaglione gave a brief synopsis of each ordinance and stated the ordinances were discussed at length during the first reading. 

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)

Council President Scaglione stated the CAP Bank requirements and process are set by the NJ State Division of Government of Local Services.

AMENDING CHAPTER 94 ENTITLED “FEES” SUBSECTION M ENTITLED “RECREATION FEES”

Council President reiterated the Director of Recreation has recommended there be a $50 non-refundable registration fee charged for the Summer Playground program to offset the cost of operating and administering the summer playground.

AMENDING CHAPTER 126-309.3 ENTITLED “SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL ZONE”, SUBSECTION D AND SUBSECTION F

Council President Scaglione said the amendment clarifies the language in the SCR Zone with regard to the maximum density.

AMENDING CHAPTER 203 ENTITLED “EXTRANEOUS EMPLOYMENT OF OFF-DUTY POLICE PERSONNEL” SECTION 203-7

Council President Scaglione stated the foregoing ordinance affords the PBA on behalf of its members 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

Council President Scaglione read the following resolutions by title:

2009 SOMERSET COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

Mr. Naples stated the Township has prepared two applications entitled “Youth Development Program” and the “Finderne I/I Study” which are eligible for funding under the CDBG Program through the 2009 Somerset County Community Development Block grants.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ATLANTIC TACTICAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE UNIFORMS, SHOES AND LEATHER GEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,049.10

Mr. Naples stated based on a review by William Conniff and the Police Department, Atlantic Tactical is found to be an acceptable bidder.  He added due to budget constraints, quantities were adjusted to bring down the award from the base bid of $134,049 to $ 96,650.25.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO G.O. KELLER, INC FOR THE DRY CLEANING OF POLICE UNIFORMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,559.30

Mr. Naples stated based on the review of William Conniff, QPA the contract is to be awarded to G.O. Keller of Plainfield, NJ.  He added G.O. Keller has successfully provided this service for many years.

AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT TO QUALCARE, INC., MARCH 1, 2009, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2010, FOR FIXED REINSURANCE COSTS NOT TO EXCEED $441,479 AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS FOR 2009 ESTIMATED TO BE $151,536

Mr. Naples requested Council consider taking action on the renewal of the service agreement with Qualcare, Inc. to set the fixed reinsurance costs timely. Council was in consensus to take action.

On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second by Councilman Moench, the foregoing resolution was approved.  The vote was as follows:

Councilman Albano                                    Absent

Councilman Hsing                                      Aye

Councilman Moench                                   Aye

Councilman Norgalis                                   Aye

Council President Scaglione                         Aye

THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.

A copy of resolution #09-02-26-063 is appended to the official minutes.

On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Hsing the agenda was set for the regular meeting with the removal of resolution 12E (renewal of QualCare, Inc.) on March 2, 2009.

On motion of Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda J. Doyle, RMC

Municipal Clerk

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Patrick Scaglione

Council President