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January 1, 2009
TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 1, 2009
1:00 P.M.
THIS MEETING IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT" AS ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY FAXING A NOTICE OF THIS MEETING TO THE CRANFORD CHRONICLE, THE CRANFORD EAGLE, AND THE STAR LEDGER, BY POSTING OF SUCH NOTICE ON A BULLETIN BOARD IN TOWN HALL RESERVED FOR SUCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THE FILING OF SAID NOTICE WITH THE TOWNSHIP CLERK OF CRANFORD. FORMAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING.
1. Meeting Called to Order and Roll Call by Tara Rowley, Municipal Clerk
2. Invocation by Rev. Michael Robinson, followed by the Flag Salute led by the Police and Fire Honorary Color Guard
National Anthem sung by Mary Starkey
3. Oath of Office to be taken by Daniel J. Aschenbach (Oath administered by The Honorable Frederic Kessler, NJ Superior Court Judge)
4. Presentation to Daniel J. Aschenbach - Certificate of Election (Presented by Tara Rowley, Township Clerk)
5. Oath of Office to be taken by Mark P. Dugan (Oath administered by the Honorable John M. Boyle, P.J. Ch. Retired)
6. Presentation to Mark P. Dugan– Certificate of Election (Presented by Tara Rowley, Township Clerk)
7. Election of Chairman for the year 2009, held by Tara Rowley, Township Clerk
8. Oath of Office to be taken by David W. Robinson as Chairman
(Oath administered by Amy E. Robinson, Esq.)
9. Election of Vice Chairman for year 2009, held by Tara Rowley, Township Clerk
10. Oath of Office to be taken by Mark C. Smith as Vice-Chairman
(Oath administered by Mayor David W. Robinson)
11. Presentation to Former Commissioner Michael A. Plick by Mayor David W. Robinson
12. Presentation to Former Commissioner Robert I. Puhak by Mayor David W. Robinson
13. Mayoral Appointments of Township Commissioners
Commissioner of Finance – Mark P. Dugan
Commissioner of Public Safety – Martha Garcia
Commissioner Public Works/Engineering – Mark C. Smith
Commissioner of Public Affairs – Daniel J. Aschenbach
14. Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Board
Richard Brightman as a Class IV member for a four (4) year term ending December 31, 2012
Mary O’Connor as an Alternate #1 member for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2010
Kristen Ganley as an Alternate #2 member to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2009
15. Mayoral Appointments to Library Board
Wayne K. Hayes for a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2013
Joseph Starkey for a five (5) year term ending December 31, 2013
Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach as Liaison
16. Mayoral Appointments to the Environmental Commission
Steve Jandoli as a member for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Matt Polsky as a member for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Ann Darby as an Alternate #1 member for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2010
Carol Berns, Jackie Capro, David DesRochers, John Hrebin, William King, Ronald Margulis and Daniela Shebitz as Associate Members for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Nelson Dittmar as Chairman for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Deputy Mayor Mark C. Smith as Liaison
17. Mayoral Appointment to Emergency Management Council - Police Chief Eric G. Mason, Coordinator; Police Captain Jerome M. Andrews, and Fire Chief Leonard R. Dolan III, Deputy Coordinators; Mayor David W. Robinson; Public Safety Commissioner Martha Garcia; Health Officer Warren J. Hehl; Supt. of Schools, Dr. Gayle Carrick; Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden; Public Works Coordinator, Wayne E. Rozman; Township Administrator Marlena A. Schmid; CENCOM Coordinator, Gareth Williams; Consultant, Michael A. Plick; Construction Code Official, Richard Belluscio; TV35 Representative, Edward Davenport; Citizen Representative Dr. Margaret (Peg) Pipchick; and Support Team members Paul Josewitch and Dr. Michael Beams
18. Mayoral Appointment to Historic Preservation Advisory Board
Clark Kinney as a Class B member for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Judy Bell as a Class C member for a three (3) year tem ending December 31, 2011
Carolyn Youngs as a Class C member for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Nicholas Montalto as a Class C/Alternate #1 member for a two (2) year term ending December 31, 2010
Nancy Arcieri, Victor Bary, Steve Derasmo, William King, Kevin Papa and Ray Schwartz as Associate Members for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach as Liaison
19. Mayoral Appointments to the Tree Advisory Board
Joan Laezza for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Michael Rediger for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Julie Murphy and Michael Venditti as Associate Members for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach as Liaison
20. Mayoral Appointments as Board of Education Liaisons – Mayor David W. Robinson; Deputy Mayor Mark C. Smith
RESOLUTIONS – by Roll Call Vote
Resolution 2009-1: Authorizing the appointment of Mark J. Cassidy, Esq. as Municipal Court Judge for a three year term expiring December 31, 2011 (Oath of Office administered by The Honorable Karen M. Cassidy, NJ Superior Court Judge)
RESOLUTIONS - by Consent Agenda (Items 2 through 95)
Resolution 2009-2: Authorizing the appointment of Carl R. Woodward, III, Esq. as Township Attorney for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-3: Accepting with regrets the resignation of John Hsu as a Proprietor (4) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation
Resolution 2009-4: Accepting with regrets the resignation of Darren Tietsworth as a Proprietor (4) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation
Resolution 2009-5: Accepting with regrets the resignation of Richard Brightman as an Alternate No. 2 member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Resolution 2009-6: Designating HRH Metro Northeast LLC, as Risk Management Consultant (Property and Casualty) for 2009
Resolution 2009-7: Authorizing a cash incentive to employees wishing to waive health benefits
Resolution 2009-8: Adoption of Township Committee By-Laws
Resolution 2009-9: Supporting a “Zero Tolerance” policy in connection with drug and alcohol use by underage youth
Resolution 2009-10: Authorizing a Temporary Municipal Budget
Resolution 2009-11: Authorizing Temporary Swim Pool Utility Budget
Resolution 2009-12: Authorizing the appointment of Thomas J. Grady as SPU Collector for the year 2009
Resolution 2009-13: Designating Marlena A. Schmid as the Statewide Insurance Fund Local Unit Commissioner for 2009
Resolution 2009-14: Designating Thomas J. Grady as Statewide Insurance Fund Safety and Loss Prevention Representative for 2009
Resolution 2009-15: Designating Marlena A. Schmid as Qualified Purchasing Agent and authorizing bid threshold of $29,000
Resolution 2009-16: Designating Tara Rowley as Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Township of Cranford for the year 2009 (Contract Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity in Public Contracts)
Resolution 2009-17: Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Bond Counsel - Steven Rogut, Esq. of Rogut McCarthy LLC
Resolution 2009-18: Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Auditors – Suplee Clooney & Company
Resolution 2009-19: Designating Carella, Byrne and McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, as experts to be engaged to provide Tax Appeal legal services
Resolution 2009-20: Appointment of John De Massi, Esq. as Public Defender for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-21: Appointment of Robert P. Donovan Esq. as Municipal Prosecutor for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-22: Designating Official Depositories for Township Funds
Resolution 2009-23: Authorizing signatures on Township checks
Resolution 2009-24: Adoption of a Cash Management Plan
Resolution 2009-25: Fixing Bonds for Collector of Taxes/Treasurer, Tax Search Officer, Township Clerk, Magistrate, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator, Township Administrator/CFO, Director of Finance/Swim Pool Utility Collector, and Public Library Treasurer
Resolution 2009-26: Fixing Interest Rate for Non-payment of Taxes and Assessments
Resolution 2009-27: Designation of Official Newspapers
Resolution 2009-28: Schedule of 2009 Township Committee Meetings
Resolution 2009-29: Designation of Towing Companies for the Year 2009
Resolution 2009-30: Implementing a formal policy regarding travel and expenses reimbursement
Resolution 2009-31: Approving the use of the Union County Print Shop for printing services required by the Township of Cranford pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(2)
Resolution 2009-32: Authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to sign an agreement for participation in the Somerset County Cooperative Purchasing System
Resolution 2009-33: Designating Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden as Land Subdivision Searcher for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
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Resolution 2009-34: Designating Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden as Municipal Improvement Searcher for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-35: Designating Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden as Floodplain Manager for the Township of Cranford for the year 2009
Resolution 2009-36: Designating Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden as Township Potable/Navigable Water Reporting Agent for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-37: Designating Deputy Tax Collector Maureen Ray as Municipal Lien Searcher for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-38: Designating Richard Belluscio as Development Coordinator to the Development Review Committee for the year 2009
Resolution 2009-39: Designating Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach as Commissioner Liaison for Senior Citizen Issues
Resolution 2009-40: Designating Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach as Commissioner Liaison to the Chamber of Commerce
Resolution 2009-41: Appointments to Airplane Noise Pollution Committee for the year 2009- Kevin Campbell, Shirley Gazsi, Wayne D. Greenstone, Charles Harris, William Ilaria, Barbara S. Krause (Chairperson), Jeff Pistol, Michael Rockliff, Frances E. Wismer, and Commissioner/Liaison Daniel J. Aschenbach
Resolution 2009-42: Appointments to Bicycle Safety Board for the year 2009- Police Chief Eric G. Mason, Lt. Joseph Van Bergen, Detective Steven Toy (Chairman), Jacqueline Capro, Rosemary Cartwright, Michael Caulfield, Rick Gerrity, Susan C. Wilson, and Commissioner/Liaison Martha Garcia
Resolution 2009-43: Appointments to the Board of Education/Township Committee Alliance for 2009- Mayor David W. Robinson, Commissioner Martha Garcia, Township Administrator Marlena A. Schmid, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gayle Carrick, Board of Education Representative JoAnn Boyle, Board of Education Representative Robin Woglom, Community Representatives Renee Wichelns and Jack Ryan
Resolution 2009-44: Designating the Buildings, Grounds & Real Property Committee for the year 2009 – Mayor David W. Robinson (Chairman); Deputy Mayor Mark C. Smith; Township Administrator Marlena A. Schmid; Township Attorney Carl R. Woodward, III, Tax Assessor Peter J. Barnett; and Township Engineer Richard A. Marsden
Resolution 2009-45: Appointments to Cable TV Advisory Committee for the year 2009 - Ronald D. Brown, James Carey, Edward Davenport, John P. Duffy, Eugene Kobliska, Eileen Leahey, Stephen Robertazzi, Donald C. Smith, Ann Steinbach, George Steinbach, Donna Vaupel, Bernhard Wagenblast, Commissioner Martha Garcia and Deputy Mayor/Chairperson Mark C. Smith
Resolution 2009-46: Appointment of Call Members of Cranford Fire Department for the year 2009 –
Lt. Ronald Marotta, Lt. Kurt H. Petschow, Firefighters Michael Anderson, Paul Boesgaard, Michael Davitt, John Dillon, Thomas H. Hannen, Jr., Robert Hurewitz, Jason Ingraham, Brian Koshney, Kevin Magliaro, Thomas Polito, Frank Rivera, Paul Schroeder, Matthew Steitz, David Wagner
Resolution 2009-47: Appointment of the Centennial Village Committee for 2009 –Marc Caccavale, Andrea Carbine, James Carbine, Julie Didzbalis (Chairperson), Susan DiFrancesco, Kelly Grady-Sheets, Charles Higgins, Kevin Illing, Eric Kiamie, Bohdan Lukaschewsky, Mark Mayer, Jackie McDermott, David Monte, James Mustillo (Co-chairman), Kendall O’Brien, Kevin Papa, Kurt Petschow, Michael Rediger, Glen Schetelich, Chiara Siliato, Barbara Sorrentino, Donald Sweeny, Kimberly Thornton, Commissioner/Liaison Mark P. Dugan and Commissioner/Liaison Martha Garcia
Resolution 2009-48: Appointments to Citizen Budget Planning and Advisory Committee for the year 2009- Marilyn Gettinger, Jerry Grady, John Hrebin, William King, Chester Klimek, Stephen Loguidice, Ronald M. Marotta, Ronald McGann, Martin McGowan, Leo McMahon, Stephen Milgrom, Thomas Noesner, Peter Orlandi, Sherri Schimmenti, Benjamin Schmutter, George Steinbach, Deputy Mayor Mark C. Smith and Commissioner Mark P. Dugan
Resolution 2009-49: Appointments to Clean Communities Committee for the year 2009 - Marc Brown, Myron Borden, Nelson Dittmar Jr., Joseph Musillo, Martin Schwartz, and Commissioner/Chairperson Martha Garcia
Resolution 2009-50: Appointments to the Conservation and Renewal Energy Task Force for 2009 – Assistant Engineer/Chairperson Sandra Caceres-Cardenas, Steve Andelfinger, Sergio Capozzi, Nelson Dittmar (Environmental Commission Liaison), Kelli Glasgow, Joseph Musillo, Matt Polsky, and Commissioner Mark C. Smith as Liaison
Resolution 2009-51: Appointments to the Cranford Business Park Improvement Committee for 2009 – Richard Buontempo, Jerry Grady, J. Robert Hoeffler, Edward Schmidt, Chrissa Stulpin, Gary Surmay, Peter Barnett, Tax Assessor, Marlena A. Schmid, Township Administrator, and Commissioner Daniel J. Aschenbach
Resolution 2009-52: Appointment of Irene Telerico to the Cranford Housing Board, Inc. for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Resolution 2009-53: Appointment of John C. DeCotiis to the Cranford Housing Board, Inc. for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Resolution 2009-54: Appointments to the Cranford West Committee for the 2009 –Michael Baton, James Bausch, James Ciuba, Thomas Dreschler, Leigh Esposito (Co-chairperson), Jackie French, William Garrison, Craig Miklencic, Linda Miklencic, Kathleen Monte (Co-chairperson), Philip J. Morin III, Patrick O’Leary, Robert Puhak, Lauren Raymond, Frank Rinaldi, Ellen Ushay and Commissioner/Liaison Mark P. Dugan
Resolution 2009-55: Appointment of Commissioner Mark P Dugan as Commissioner/Liaison (1) to the Downtown District Management Corporation for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-56: Appointment of Michael A. Plick as a Resident (2) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Resolution 2009-57: Appointment of Deborah Leber as a Resident (2) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Resolution 2009-58: Appointment of Skip Lagouri as an Owner (3) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation for a three (3) year term ending December 31, 2011
Resolution 2009-59: Barry O’Donovan as a Proprietor (4) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-60: Frank DiTullio as a Proprietor (4) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2009
Resolution 2009-61: Appointment of Mark Mayer as a Business Employee (4) member of the Downtown District Management Corporation to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2010
Resolution 2009-62: Appointment of Michael A. Plick as Chairperson of the Downtown District Management Corporation for the year 2009
Resolution 2009-63: Appointment of Emergency Medical Liaison Committee for 2009 – Public Safety Commissioner Martha Garcia, Chairman; Police Chief Eric G. Mason; Fire Chief Leonard R. Dolan III; Police Captain John C. Baer, Police Captain Jerome Andrews; First Aid Squad Captain, Justin Toro; First Aid Squad First Lieutenant James Wycoff; Township Administrator, Marlena A. Schmid; Cranford EMS Supervisor, Mikael Diaz; and First Aid Squad President, Barbara Ragone