FRANKLINTOWNSHIP, HUNTERDONCOUNTY

/ Committee
Vigdis Austad
Scott Bauman
Susan Campbell
Robert McGeary
Steven Tarshis

202 Sidney Road

Pittstown, NJ08867

Phone 908-735-5215

Fax 908-735-7598

Ursula Stryker, RMC, Township Clerk

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE, REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011, 7:30 P.M.

Mayor Scott Bauman will call this meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 14, 2011.

“This regular meeting has been duly noticed in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The annual schedule of Township Committee meetings has been published in the Hunterdon County Democrat and the Express Times. Copies of the agenda have also been sent to the newspapers and the FranklinTownshipSchool and posted in the MunicipalBuilding.”

Roll Call:Vigdis Austad______Susan Campbell______

Steven Tarshis______Robert McGeary______Scott Bauman______

  1. FLAG SALUTE
  1. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
  1. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES
  1. Motion to adopt the minutes of March 23, 2011 Regular and Executive Session Meeting.

MovedSecond

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  1. CORRESPONDENCE

Copies of correspondence made available to the public this evening and during regular business hours of the Municipal Clerk.

  1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  1. RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES FOR COMMITTEE ACTION
  1. Finance
  1. Motion to authorize payment of the bills (the check register) as presented.

MovedSecond

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  1. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011- 30 Authorizing the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement between FranklinTownship and Appraisal Consultants Corp. in the amount not to exceed $ 5,000.00 for appraisal services.

MovedSecond

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  1. Any other Resolutions or Ordinances?
  1. Police/Fire/Public Safety/Emergency Management
  1. Police Department February/March 2011 Monthly Report
  1. Any Resolutions, Ordinances, or Discussion Items?
  1. Department of Public Works
  1. Second Reading: Ordinance 2011-04: “Source Separation and Recycling Program”. Introduced and passed First Reading March 23, 2011.
  • Motion to open the public hearing on Ordinance 2011-04:

MovedSecond Comments from the public.

  • Motion to close the public hearing on Ordinance 2011-04.

MovedSecond

  • Motion to adopt Ordinance 2011 – 04.

MovedSecondComments / discussion by the Township Committee

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  1. Motion to authorize payment in the amount of $800.00 be made to The National Weather Station representing payment for weather reporting service from January, 2011 through June, 2011. This was originally included in the 2/24/2011 check register but payment was held back.

MovedSecond

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  1. Department of Public Works March 2011 Monthly Report
  2. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2011 – 32 West Sidney Road Improvement Project Partial Payment #3.

MovedSecond

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  1. Any other Resolutions, Ordinances, or Discussions?
  1. Administration: Any resolutions, ordinances, or discussions?

A. Motion to schedule a special meeting for executive session to be held at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 19, 2011 for the purpose of discussing matters pertaining to personnel, litigation, contract negotiations, possible land acquisition and matters of attorney-client privilege. Action may/may not be taken at this meeting.

MovedSecond

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2011 – 33 Employee Share Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance Costs.

MovedSecond

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C. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2011 – 34 Workweek Hours.

MovedSecond

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  1. Planning / Zoning / Construction
  1. Introduction and First Reading: Ordinance 2011-05: “Amend Section 182-10, Schedule A: Construction Code Fees, & Schedule B: Sprinkler System Fees”. Public Hearing to be scheduled for May 12, 2011

MovedSecond

  1. Second Reading: Ordinance 2011-03 “An Ordinance to Add a New Article XII Entitled “Outdoor Lighting” to Chapter 220 of the Land Use of the Code of the Township of Franklin, County of Hunterdon”. Introduced and Passed First Reading February 10, 2011; tabled March 23, 2011
  • Motion to open the public hearing on Ordinance 2011-03:

MovedSecond Comments from the public.

  • Motion to close the public hearing on Ordinance 2011-03.

MovedSecond

  • Motion to adopt Ordinance 2011 – 03.

MovedSecondComments / discussion by the Township Committee

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  1. Discussion: “Solar Energy Systems” ordinance.
  1. Open Space / Farmland Preservation: Any resolutions, ordinances, or discussions?
  1. Health / Recreation / Environment
  1. Proclamation: Older Americans Month
  1. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011-31 Authorizing the Mayor to sign a License Agreement for Right of Entry and to Perform Work, and a Temporary Access Easement between FranklinTownship and the New Jersey Water Supply Authority along Slacktown Road.

MovedSecond

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  1. Senior Coordinator Report: March 2011
  1. Discussion: Ordinance Regulating Outdoor Smoking
  1. Insurance: Any resolutions, ordinances, or discussions?
  1. Municipal Court: Any resolutions, ordinances, or discussions?
  1. School
  1. Discussion: Proposed 2011-2012 Franklin Township School District Board of Education Budget
  1. Discussion: Proposed 2011-2012 North Hunterdon-Vorhees Regional High School District Budget
  1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
  1. COMMENTS FROM THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE, NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion to Adopt a Resolution to enter executive session pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 at ______P.M. for discussion of matters pertaining to personnel, litigation, contract negotiations, possible land acquisition, and matters of attorney-client privilege. The Committee anticipates returning to open session at approximately______P.M. at which time action may/may not be taken.

MovedSecond

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  1. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn at ______P.M.

MovedSecond

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FranklinTownship Committee Regular Meeting Agenda

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