United We Stand
TOWNSHIP OF WARREN
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA
AUGUST 16, 2012
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 12, 2012 by sending written notices to the Echoes Sentinel and Courier News, posting on the Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building and filing with the Township Clerk.
This meeting is to be taped for broadcast on the Access Channel and everyone is required to comply with the policies and procedures governing access programming for the Access Channel. No mention of political affiliation or political advertising shall take place at this meeting or it will be deleted from any rebroadcast of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. FLAG SALUTE
3. ROLL CALL
PLAQUE PRESENTATION - SUSTAINABLE NEW JERSEY
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 12-16(second reading/adoption)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE OPEN SPACE RECREATION AND FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND.
Explanation: This authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Open Space Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund for its contribution toward the architectural and structural engineer costs for the improvements to Kirch Ford Terrill House.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 12-16, second, discussion, roll call.
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ORDINANCE NO. 12-17 (second reading/adoption)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 AS AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR REPLACING THE FLAT RUBBER ROOF AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 12-17, second, discussion, roll call.
5. APPROVAL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES
Special & Executive Session – July 16, 2012
Regular and Executive Session – July 19, 2012
6. REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS OR OFFICIALS
7. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
8. COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
9. BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-183
Motion to adopt, second, discussion, roll call
10. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
11. DEFERRED BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions No. 2012-184 through No. 2012-197 were submitted to the Township Committee for review and may be adopted by one motion. These resolutions are listed on the agenda for review and a complete copy made available in the Township Clerk’s Office.
Motion to adopt Resolutions No. 2012-184 through 2012-197, second, roll call
2012-184 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JCP&L FOR UNMETERED ELECTRIC SERVICE ALONG MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD
2012-185 DECLINING PARTICIPATION IN A PROPOSED SOMERSET COUNTY REGIONALIZED POLICE FORCE
2012-186 AWARD OF CONTRACT CAMPBELL FREIGHTLINERS, LLC AND
CAMPBELL SUPPLY CO. INC. FOR FIRE TRUCK MAINTENANCE
2012-187 AWARD OF CONTRACT THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM TO WARNOCK FLEET FOR PURCHASE OF DODGE DURANGO
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2012-188 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF GASOLINE THROUGH MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
2012-189 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH FMBA UNION LOCAL 431
2012-190 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOTAL FIRE GROUP FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TURNOUT GEAR
2012-191 AUTHORIZING SUBMISION OF 2013 WATCHUNG HILLS MUNICIPAL
ALLIANCE GRANT APPLICATIONS
2012-192 SUPPORTING SENATE BILL S-1952 REPEALING RED LIGHT CAMERA TRAFFIC CONTROL MONITORING SYSTEMS
2012-193 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND KENNEL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2012
2012-194 AUTHORIZING SALARIES FOR POLICE DISPATCHERS
2012-195 AUTHORIZING DEER MANAGEMENT HUNT ON CERTAIN TOWNSHIP
AND COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES
2012-196 AUTHORIZING PUBLIC AUCTION OF TOWNSHIP OWNED VEHICLES
2012-197 AUTHORIZING POLICE ACCEPTANCE OF FORFEITURE VEHICLE
RESOLUTIONS:
2012-198 PROMOTION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT WILLIAM KEANE TO GRADE 1
Motion to adopt, second, discussion, roll call vote
2012-199 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT
AND CONSENT NO. 1 BY PARTICIPATING SERIES 2011 LOCAL UNITS
RELATIVE TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM
Motion to adopt, second, discussion, roll call vote
13. DISCUSSION
a. Architect selection – Wagner Farm building
b. Library Advisory Board ordinance and bylaws
c. 2013 Budget Procedures, Goals and Objectives
d. Farm Animal Regulations
e. Detour plan - Bridge G0906 on Martinsville Road
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DISCUSSION (continued)
f. Ordinance amendment - Environmental Commission
g. Detention Basins
h. Business Committee Appointments
Lori Sullivan
CARRIE, MARK JUST ADDED AN ITEM: DISCUSSION: County shared police study appoint task force member 2 Extend Agreement w/ county East County Reserve Extend and modify agreement with Pop Warner memo needed Ordinance special police King George Road -- Mt Horeb
3:53 PM
14. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Members of the public wishing to address the governing body on any matter will be allowed three (3) minutes, unless there are unusual circumstances.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION – RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
ADJOURN