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AGENDA FOR REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF
AUGUST 30, 2007 AT 7:30 P.M.
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Regular Session – August 20, 2007
5. TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REPORTS
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
7. PRESENTATION
8. DISCUSSION
Bridgewater Fire District #3
Somerset Patriots Fireworks
9. PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ACTION ORDINANCES
10. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ORDINANCES
11. RESOLUTIONS
a) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 Drunk Driver Over Limit, Under Arrest - $5,000
b) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 911 General Assistance - $40,805
c) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 COPS More - $13,837
d) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 Alcohol Educational Rehab - $2,706.26
e) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) – 2007 Public Health Priority Funding - $500
f) Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2007 Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 Clean Communities - $5,154.99
g) Establishing Extraneous Employment Rates for Off Duty Police Personnel Pursuant to Chapter 203 of the Bridgewater Township Code
h) Award of Contract – Glenwood Terrace/Foothill Road Drainage Project
i) Award of Contract – Miller Lane Road Improvement Project
j) Award of Contract Buxton Road – Rector Road Improvement Project
k) Award of Contract – Colonial Way/Cambridge Lane (Phase I) Road Improvement Project
l) Award of Contract – Milltown Road/Vanderveer Road Sidewalk Improvement Project
m) Award of Contract – Morgan Lane Road Improvement Project
n) Award of Contract – Maple Street/Perry Drive Road Improvement Project
o) Award of Contract – Country Club Road/Van Holten Road Intersection & Rolling Hills Road Improvement Project
p) Waiver of Fee – The Bridgewater United Methodist Church
q) Waiver of Fee – Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation
12. 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.
13. REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION
Land Acquisition
15. ADJOURNMENT
Revised 08/30/07
MINUTES OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
AUGUST 30, 2007 COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Township Council of the Township of Bridgewater, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, convened in a regular session on Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Annex, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Council President Albano read the following announcement:
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 5 and June 1, 2007, 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:
Michael P. Hsing (arrives 7:40)
Allen Kurdyla
Howard V. Norgalis
Patrick Scaglione (arrives 7:50)
Robert E. Albano
Also Present: James T. Naples, Township Administrator
Alan Grant, Township Attorney
Robert Bogart, Division of Engineering
Hector A. Herrera, Deputy Township Clerk
Council President Albano led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council President Albano recognized Greg Bernero, Boy Scout from Troop 154.
On the motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Kurdyla, the regular session meeting minutes of August 20, 2007, was approved.
Councilman Kurdyla recognized the passing of Jimmy Housten a longtime volunteer fireman and squad member from the Martinsville section the Township.
Councilman Norgalis reported he, the Mayor and Bill Savo attended a dedication in Warren of the Marlin House. He added the Marlin House is a hospice facility jointly operated by Cooperative Housing and the Visiting Nurse Association to provide hospice care for people who are financially disadvantaged.
Mr. Naples reported a Township resident expressed interest in Township property not on the Recreation (ROSI Open Space Inventory) list. He stated the property is located off Foothill Road behind the Red Bull Inn. He informed Council the Township has met with the four contiguous land owners who have all expressed an interest in the property. Mr. Naples stated he will prepare packets to include the summary of the meeting with the land owners for the September 17meeting.
Mr. Naples reported he and Mayor Flannery viewed carpet samples at Rutgers University, Newark in consideration of the new municipal complex.
BRIDGEWATER FIRE DISTRICT #3
Council President Albano opened the discussion on Bridgewater Fire District #3. Councilman Norgalis provided a brief history of Bridgewater Fire District #3, including the evolution of its name. He added the official fire district maps continue to show Fire District # 3 as the “Green Knoll Fire District.” Councilman Norgalis requested official Township maps annotate the fire district as Fire District #3 and remove any reference to the Green Knoll Fire District.
Mr. Naples requested a copy of the document reflecting the name change.
Council was in consensus for legal to prepare an ordinance to change the official fire districts maps from Green Knoll Fire District to Bridgewater Fire District #3.
SOMERSET PATRIOTS FIREWORKS
Council President Albano opened the discussion on the request from the Somerset Patriots baseball team to have an additional fireworks display on Saturday, September 22, should they make it to the second round playoffs.
Council was in consensus to have the Clerk notify the Somerset Patriots there is no objection by Council and a formal resolution will be prepared for the council meeting on September 17. This resolution will include all conditions subject to all existing conditions on any other firework display.
Councilman Hsing reported he would like to present Mr. Kenneth Lee as a candidate to represent Bridgewater to serve on the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority (SRVSA). Councilman Hsing distributed an updated resume from Mr. Lee for Council consideration.
Mr. Naples stated for clarification the following summaries on the following grants.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 DRUNK DRIVER OVER LIMIT, UNDER ARREST - $5,000
The Township received $5,000 to conduct patrols for drunk driving.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 911 GENERAL ASSISTANCE - $40,805
Mr. Naples stated this revenue is to update the 9-1-1 system for tracking and triangulating cellular calls.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 COPS MORE - $13,837
Mr. Naples stated Director of Finance Natasha Turchan noticed through her diligent review of the budget that funds from a 2003 grant were never correctly appropriated and requests this money now be inserted into the 2007 budget to correct the bookkeeping error.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 ALCOHOL EDUCATIONAL REHAB - $2,706.26
Mr. Naples stated the amount of this grant represents the first half of the sum the Township applied for this year for alcohol education programs within the Township.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) – 2007 PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY FUNDING - $500
Mr. Naples informed Council this grant was to reimburse funds the Township uses for flu clinics.
PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE 2007 BUDGET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) - 2007 CLEAN COMMUNITIES - $5,154.99
Mr. Naples stated this grant is in addition to a $51,259 grant for clean community’s funds conducted by the Environmental Commission and Environmental Officer. It totals $56,414, which is the most funding the Township has ever received.
Council President Albano requested a brief summary be inserted in the future to better describe the use of monies for each special item of revenue.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, seconded by Councilman Hsing, Council was in consensus to move the foregoing resolutions listed on the agenda as 11 A-F in a consent roll call vote.
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolutions were approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Absent
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTIONS WERE APPROVED.
A copy of resolutions #07-08-30-210 through #07-08-30-215 are appended to the official minutes.
ESTABLISHING EXTRANEOUS EMPLOYMENT RATES FOR OFF DUTY POLICE PERSONNEL PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 203 OF THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP CODE
Mr. Naples informed Council he surveyed surrounding municipalities to determine the rates they charge the State for these services. He stated the Township rate of $5 is the maximum reimbursed by the State.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-216 is appended to the official minutes.
Mr. Bogart provided a brief summary for each of the following road and drainage projects.
Council President Albano requested the resolutions include a brief summary of the project.
AWARD OF CONTRACT – GLENWOOD TERRACE/FOOTHILL ROAD DRAINAGE PROJECT
Mr. Bogart stated the project consists of improvements through an easement that is located between Glenwood Terrace and Foothill Road including but not limited to site clearing, constructing inlets, installing storm drain pipe, under drains, and top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to Reivax Contracting Corp., as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $63,026
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Scaglione, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-217 is appended to the official minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT – MILLER LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogart stated the project consists of improvements to Miller Lane (off Foothill Rd) including but not limited to milling, 2” pavement overlay constructing inlets, installing storm drain pipe, and top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to S. Brothers, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $209,038.50.
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Norgalis, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-218 is appended to the official minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT BUXTON ROAD – RECTOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogartstated the project consists of improvements to Rector Road and Buxton Road including but not limited to roadway milling, under drains and asphalt overlay. He recommended the award of contract be made to TopLine Construction Corp., as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $638,275.
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Norgalis, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-219 is appended to the official minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT – COLONIAL WAY/CAMBRIDGE LANE (PHASE I) ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogart stated the project consists of improvements to Colonial Way and Cambridge Lane including but not limited to milling, 2” pavement overlay, constructing inlets, installing storm drain pipe, and top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to Jenicar Builders Contractors, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $199,260.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-220 is appended to the official minutes.
AWARD OF CONTRACT – MILLTOWN ROAD/VANDERVEER ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogartstatedthe project, phase I of two phases, consists of construction services to Milltown Road including but not limited to installation of concrete sidewalk, driveway aprons and installation top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended that the award of contract be made to Jenicar Builders Contracting Co., Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $99,130.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Norgalis, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-221 is appended to the official minutes
AWARD OF CONTRACT – MORGAN LANE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogart statedthe project consists of construction services to Morgan Lane including but not limited to pavement removal, roadway shaping, construction of block curb and full depth pavement, top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to Crossroad Construction Corp., as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $132,605.
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Hsing, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-222 is appended to the official minutes
AWARD OF CONTRACT – MAPLE STREET/PERRY DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogart statedthe project consists of construction services and road improvements to Maple Street and Perry Street including but not limited to limited to pavement removal, roadway shaping, installation of storm sewer and inlets and full depth pavement, top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to Crossroad Construction Corp., as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $319,865.
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Scaglione, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-223 is appended to the official minutes
AWARD OF CONTRACT – COUNTRY CLUB ROAD/VAN HOLTEN ROAD INTERSECTION & ROLLING HILLS ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mr. Bogart stated the project consists of construction services and road improvements to Rolling Hills Road and the Country Club Road/Van Holten Road Intersection including but not limited to pavement removal, remediation on poor subgrade material, roadway shaping, construction of asphalt swales and full depth pavement, top soiling, seeding, fertilizing and mulching. He recommended the award of contract be made to Crossroad Construction Corp., as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $159,987.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Norgalis, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-224 is appended to the official minutes
WAIVER OF FEE – THE BRIDGEWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Council discussed the above referenced non-profit organization and their contribution and benefit to the Township. Council was in consensus to waive the fire permit in the amount of $50.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Scaglione, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-225 is appended to the official minutes
WAIVER OF FEE – TOMMY VITALE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Council discussed the above referenced non-profit organization and their contribution and benefit to the Township. Council was in consensus to waive the fire permit in the amount of $50.
On motion of Councilman Hsing, second of Councilman Kurdyla, the foregoing resolution was approved. The vote was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Councilman Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED.
A copy of resolution #07-08-30-226 is appended to the official minutes
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was opened to the public.
Vera Bernero, 945 Papen Road, questioned how the fees for certain non-profit organizations are considered to be waived.
Councilman Scaglione stated the fees considered to be waived are based on a mission statement, and for those charitable organizations that contribute to Bridgewater and/or Somerset County’s quality of life.
Greg Bernero, 945 Papen Road, stated Council communicated the meeting very well and that he was attending the meeting as a requirement for his communications badge for the Scouts, Troop 154. Mr. Bernero questioned the $5. reimbursement fee for use of police cars for extraneous services.
No one else wished to be heard.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis second of Councilman Hsing, the public portion was closed.
On the motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Kurdyla, Council convened closed session at 8:28 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bridgewater Township Council that this body will now hold a closed meeting to discuss 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.
The vote on the foregoing resolution was as follows:
Councilman Hsing Aye
Council Kurdyla Aye
Councilman Norgalis Aye
Councilman Scaglione Aye
Council President Albano Aye
On motion of Councilman Kurdyla, second of Councilman Norgalis, Council reconvened in open session at 8:37 p.m.
Councilman Hsing requested Administration prepare a summary of the statute pertaining to bids and local public contracts law.
Mr. Naples stated the items reviewed and discussed during this session were public bids. These proposals were put out by the Township which is bound to the local public contract law to except the lowest responsive bidder. He noted the Pay to Play Law requires the Township puts out RFPQ’s proposals from professional who in the past no bids were required for fair and open contract. Whereas non-fair and open the Township is not required to seek proposals and the council can award a professional service without bids.
Councilman Hsing asked Mr. Naples to prepare in writing these contract law differences. Mr. Naples stated he would pass the request on to out legal department to prepare the summary for Council.
On motion of Councilman Norgalis, second of Councilman Scaglione, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Linda J. Doyle, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Robert Albano
Council President
