United We Stand
TOWNSHIP OF WARREN
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA
February 12 , 2009
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 5, 2009 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
RECREATION COMMISSION AWARDS
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 09-03 (second reading/adoption)
AN ORDINANCE REMOVING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL
COURT ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE TOWNSHIP’S
DESIGNATED LIST OF EMPLOYEES ENROLLED IN THE
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM
(“DCRP”) AND PLACING SAID POSITION IN THE
TOWNSHIP’S LIST OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES
ENROLLED IN THE NEW JERSEY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (“PERS”)
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to pass Ordinance 09-03, second, discussion, roll call
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ORDINANCE NO. 09-04 (second reading/adoption)
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,100,000 FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION.
TOWNSHIP CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 09-04, second, discussion, roll call
ORDINANCE NO. 09-05 (second reading/adoption)
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $420,000 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD FOR AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY AND, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION.
TOWNSHIP CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 09-05, second, discussion, roll call
ORDINANCE NO. 09-06 (second reading/adoption)
AN ORDNINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, CHAPTER XV, ENTITLED “LAND USE PROCEDURES AND DEVELOPMENT”, SECTION 15-7, ENTITLED “DESIGN STANDARDS.”
TOWNSHIP CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 09-06, second, discussion, roll call
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ORDINANCE NO. 09-07 (second reading/adoption)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING WARREN TOWNSHIP TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 6.13 ACRES OF LAND FROM JACK AND LUCILLE DELGUERCIO
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to adopt Ordinance 09-07, second, discussion, roll call
5. APPROVAL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES
Regular and Executive Sessions – January 22, 2009
Special and Executive Sessions – January 29, 2009
6. REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS OR OFFICIALS
7. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
8. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
9. COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
10. BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-54
Motion to adopt, second, discussion, roll call
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 09-08 (by title for introduction)
AN ORDNINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, CHAPTER XVI, ENTITLED “THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN”, SECTION 16-6, ENTITLED “AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT REGULATIONS.”
EXPLANATION: This ordinance amends Section 16-6.18 entitled “Conditional Use” of the Affordable Housing Unit Regulations of the Zoning Ordinances of the Township of Warren to allow the Planning Board to permit additional bedrooms in expanded facilities.
Motion to pass Ordinance 09-08 on first reading, second, discussion, roll call
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CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:
Resolutions No. 2009-55 through No. 2009-66 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. 2009-55 through 2009-66 second, roll call
2009-55 AUTHORIZING PUBLIC AUCTION OF VEHICLE WITH JUNK TITLE
2009-56 RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BONDS – STREET OPENING PERMITS
2009-57 AUTHORIZING COLLABORATION WITH SOMERSET COUNTY REGARDING APPLICATION FOR PARIS GRANT FUNDS
2009-58 AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH GARDEN STATE POWER SWEEPING, INC. - STREET SWEEPING SERVICES
2009-59 ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES AGENCIES IN WARREN TOWNSHIP
2009-60 AWARD OF CONTRACT MUNICIPAL TAX APPEAL ATTORNEY
2009-61 AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $283,600
2009-62 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
2009-63 AWARD OF CONTRACT – ROCK SALT THROUGH THE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY PURCHASING AGREEMENT
2009-64 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH QUEST ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. FOR PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
2009-65 AWARD OF CONTRACT MUNICIPAL BOND ATTORNEY
2009-66 AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, SECTION 14 – OVERTIME
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14. DISCUSSION
a. Presentation Cooperative Housing Corp.
b. Metro PCS – cell tower co-location
c. Revised plan - Alliance Bible Church
d. Board of Adjustment vacancy – Regular member
Sewerage Authority vacancies – Regular and Alternate member
e. Bond Sale
f. Alves - sewer license
g. Mini dump- program fee recommendation
h. Shared services - Business Partnership
i. Towing application
15. 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.
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