United We Stand
TOWNSHIP OF WARREN
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA
August 27, 2008
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 8, 2008 and August 5, 2008 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
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTION 2008-193:
APPOINTING ALBERT SAUM TO SERGEANT, 2ND GRADE
RESOLUTION 2008-194:
APPOINTING RUSSELL KINGSLAND TO LIEUTENANT, 2ND GRADE
OATH OF OFFICE – POLICE
5. APPROVAL OF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES:
Regular & Executive Session – July 17, 2008
6. REPORTS OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS OR OFFICIALS:
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7. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
8. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
9. COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
10. BILLS
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-192
Motion to adopt, second, discussion, roll call
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
12. DEFERRED BUSINESS:
13. NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 08-17 (by title for introduction)
An Ordinance to Amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Township of Warren, Renaming Section 7 Entitled “Health Benefits” as “Health Benefits, Retirement Plans & Life Insurance”, and Amending Section 7 to Include Additional Provisions, including Mandatory Language Regarding the Defined Contribution Retirement Program
Explanation: The New Jersey State Legislature recently adopted Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2007 (N.J.S.A. 43:15C-1 et seq.) which created the Defined Contribution Retirement Program. This ordinance will amend the Township’s Personnel Policies and Procedures, to address the issues of the State Pension Plan and the employees who may be required to participate in DCRP rather than PERS
Motion to pass Ordinance 08-17 on first reading, second, discussion, roll call
ORDINANCE NO. 08-18 (by title for introduction)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WARREN, TO CREATE NEW SECTION 3-25 ENTITLED “YARD WASTE.”
Explanation: This Ordinance creates new Section 3-25 entitled “Yard Waste” pursuant to the requirements of the NJDEP’s approval of the Township’s Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit.
Motion to pass Ordinance 08-18 on first reading, second, discussion, roll call
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CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:
Resolutions No. 2008-195 through No. 2008-211 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 Resolution No. 2008-195 through 2008-211 second, roll call
2008-195 PROMOTION OF POLICE OFFICER
2008-196 AWARD OF CONTRACT – HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, INC.
2008-197 AWARD OF CONTRACT – POWERCO., INC.
2008-198 RELEASING PERFORMANCE BOND – PINNACLE @ WARREN BL 85 LOTS 13 & 14.05
2008-199 RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND - STREET OPENING PERMIT #2008-08
2008-200 AUTHORIZING DEER MANAGEMENT HUNT ON CERTAIN TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES
2008-201 APPROVAL OF THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET RECEIVED FROM SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION IN THE SUM OF $4,499.00
2008-202 EXTENTION OF CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO AMPERE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
2008-203 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ECI, INC SOIL REMEDIATION
2008-204 AUTHORIZING PURCHASING AGENT TO PURCHASE ROAD MATERIALS THROUGH SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SYSTEM
2008-205 AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT FOR SNOWPLOWING SERVICES TO PREDATOR TREE SERVICES, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 PER HOUR
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2008-206 SUPPORTING THE MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
2008-207 NAMING OF EAST COUNTY RESERVE PROPERTY AND WATCHUNG HILLS POP WARNER TURF FIELD
2008-208 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A RECLAMATION PLAN AT DOCK WATCH QUARRY
2008-209 RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE
POCKET LICENSE - VERDIS INC.
2008-210 REQUESTING NJDEP TO ADOPT FEDERAL NOISE REGULATIONS FOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS
2008-211 AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH SOMERSET COUNTY
BUS SERVICE TO SENIOR CITIZENS
14. DISCUSSION
a. Senior Citizen Housing and Survey
b. Overlay final report
c. Cablevision public access digital requirement
d. Harris subdivision application NJDEP application
e. Improvements to Mt. Bethel meeting house roof
f. Ordinance regulation for massage therapy business
g. 2009 Budget goals/objectives and process
h. Request for dog – Pomerantz
i. Stormwater Management
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.
ADJOURN