Township of Cranbury, New Jersey

Township Committee Meeting Agenda

July 12, 2004

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Open Public Meetings Act Notice

3. Roll Call

4. Reports and Communications from Committee

--Sub Committee Reports -

5. Agenda Additions/Changes

6. Ordinances First Reading

Ordinance # 07-04-15 - An Ordinance of the Township of Cranbury, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, approving the conveyance to the County of Middlesex of two three-foot wide strips of land across a portion of property designated on the Township Tax Map as Block 25, Lot 19.01 ("Barclay North") for right-of-way purposes, the conveyance to the Township of Cranbury of a seven-and-a-half-foot-wide strip of land across a portion of property designed on the Township Tax Map Block 23, Lot 12.01 ("Barclay South") for right-of-way purposes, the conveyance to the Township of Cranbury of a 20-foot-wide easement across a portion of property designed on the Township Tax Map Block 23, Lot 12.01 ("Barclay South") for drainage purposes, and the dedication to the Township of an easement across property designated on the Township Tax Map as Block 23, Lot 12.02 ("Barclay Stream Corridor") for irrigation purposes, all as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40:A-13(B)(1). (Second Reading 26 July 8 PM)

Ordinance # 07-04-16 - An Ordinance of the Township of Cranbury, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey accepting the conveyance by Sharbell Cranbury Inc of a landscape buffer and utility easement and the dedication by Sharbell of "Updike Park". (Second Reading 26 July 8 PM)

7. Consent Agenda

Resolution # R 07-04-141 – Payment of Bills

Resolution # R 07-04-142 – Resolution authorizing execution of a right of entry agreement with Cranbury Housing Associates for Village Park Access 2004/2005 for $2400.00 (Block 33, lot 26)

Resolution # R 07-04-143 – A resolution concerning acquisition of permanent sidewalk easements across Block 23, Lots 93, 107, 110 and 117 in the Township of Cranbury, to facilitate the construction of the Cranbury Neck Road Sidewalk.

8. Work Session

a. Public Hearing Liquor License for Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn

Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn has requested a new liquor license for their Hotel on Route 130. A public hearing must take place before the Township can grant this additional liquor license. An additional license would normally require public bidding but this license is allowed under the "Hotel Exception" rule (100 beds or more)

MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution # R 07-04-140 - Resolution issuing Plenary Consumption License to InterContinental Hotels Group Resources, Inc., t/a Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn.

b. Open Space and Recreational Development

The Township Committee will discuss the Open Space and Recreational needs for inclusion in the County's Open Space Master Plan along with recreational projects that could be funded by a development grant from the Open Space Trust Fund.

c. Lights and access at Hannah and Masons

Hannah and Masons has offered to dedicate a five foot wide pedestrian easement along the rear lot line connecting to the Township property.

d. Holland House Update/Police Station Construction

The Township anticipates awarding a bid for the construction of the new police station on 16 August with actual construction not starting till early September. The construction manager requests that the Holland House be moved from it current location by 1 August 2004.

e. Wright South/Zurfluh Water Line

The Township has gone out for bid on the demolition of the buildings on the Wright South Property in order to clear the land, abate the soil contamination and build a baseball field. A water line is currently being used by Mr. Zurfluh runs across the property and needs to be relocated prior to demolition of the buildings.

f. Rock-Cranbury L.L.C.:Half Acre Road/Route Road Widening

Rock-Cranbury is requesting that the Township exercise its power of eminent domain and acquire a .03 acre (1300 square feet) piece of property on Rock-Cranbury's behalf. This piece of property is required in order for Rock-Cranbury to complete the Half Acre Road/Route 130 improvements required by the Township's Planning Board approvals.

g. Drainage Easement Encroachment (17 Bodine Drive)

Proposed agreement between the Township of Cranbury and the property owner allowing for unrestricted access to a storm inlet, relocation of the fence and various indemnification requirements. This agreement was required when it was determined that a pool was encroaching in the drainage and buffer easement along the back of the property.

9. Public Comment (For any items not on the agenda)

10. Mayor’s Notes

a. SADC Easement Purchase Application - Barclay N/S

11. Adjourn

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TC July 2004