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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
MARCH 2, 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. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 2/27/09
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
MARCH 2, 2009 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in an agenda session on Monday, March 2, 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 (arrived 7:12)
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
Hector A. Herrera, Deputy Township Clerk
Council President Scaglione led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, seconded by Councilman Norgalis, the minutes from the regular session of February 12, 2009 were approved. The vote was unanimous.
The closed session of February 12, 2009, were approved.
Mr. Naples reported the Mayor attended a meeting on invitation of the Governor at Drumthwacket to discuss stimulus. The Governor together with the Commissioner of DCA, and the Commissioners of DEP and DOT each presented a power point presentation on the eligibility of stimulus funds. He added the Township has applied for stimulus funds for the sewer through the Infrastructure Trust Fund. Mayor Flannery reported the Governor will be presenting a procedure to apply for other stimulus funding next week on his website. Mr. Naples said the Mayor also learned there are 270 individual grants being made available to municipalities.
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Public Hearing and Final Action Ordinances |
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)
Mr. Savo stated the recitals added to the ordinance after introduction was sent and denied by the Division of Local Government Services.
Council was in consensus to take final action as introduced.
On the motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Hsing, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Norgalis, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: February 12, 2009
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: February 17, 2009
Planning Board Referral: N/A
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Hsing
Second: Councilman Norgalis
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Absent
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-03-02-064 is appended to the official minutes
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.
On the motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Norgalis, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: February 12, 2009
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: February 17, 2009
Planning Board Referral: N/A
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Hsing
Second: Councilman Moench
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-03-02-065 is appended to the official minutes
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.
On the motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Hsing, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Hsing, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: February 12, 2009
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: February 17, 2009
Planning Board Referral:
On February 24, 2009, notice was received stating the Planning Board reviewed the ordinance and confirmed it to be consistent with the Master Plan.
Supplemental Debt
Date Received: N/A
Date Endorsed: N/A
Motion: Councilman Hsing
Second: Councilman Norgalis
The vote on the forgoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-03-02-066 is appended to the official minutes
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
On the motion of Councilman Albano, second of Councilman Norgalis, the meeting was opened to the public on this ordinance.
No one wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Albano, the public hearing was closed.
The Clerk complied with all requirements of the statute as follows:
Introduced: February 12, 2009
Posted on the Township Bulletin Board
Copies made available to the general public
Published in the Township Newspaper: February 17, 2009
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 Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #09-03-02-067 is appended to the official minutes
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2009 Budget Presentations |
2009 POLICE BUDGET
Chief Borden, Captain Koller, Captain Kish, Lieutenant Caravela and Sergeant Jurzak presented a power point presentation to the Governing Body detailing the major objectives for the Police Department in 2009. In part these objectives included a smooth transition to the new Police headquarters, the continuation to improve radio communications for fire, police and EMS personnel and to continue actively pursuing grants to augment training expenses through shared services. Chief Borden outlined operating efficiencies for 2008 and the efficiencies proposed for 2009. Chief Borden reviewed staffing levels outlined departmental responsibilities and discussed in detail the patrol fleet.
Council President Scaglione read the following resolutions by title: Council was in consensus to vote in consent.
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.
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.
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.
On motion of Councilman Albano, second by Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolutions were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Albano Aye
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Moench Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Council President Scaglione Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED.
Copies of resolutions #09-02-26-068 through #09-03-02-071 are appended to the official minutes.
On motion of Councilman Albano, seconded by Councilman Hsing, the meeting was opened to the public.
No one wished to speak.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, seconded by Councilman Albano, the meeting was closed for public comment.
On motion of Councilman Albano, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda J. Doyle, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Patrick Scaglione
Council President
