TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 9, 2005
The regular meeting of the Township
Committee of the
In
accordance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, it is hereby
announced and shall be entered into the minutes of this meeting that adequate
notice of this meeting has been provided:
(1) Posted on
Office at
23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, New Jersey and remains posted at that
location.
(2) Communicated
to the Cranbury Press, Home News Tribune and
(3) Was filed on December 6, 2004 with a
Deputy Municipal Clerk at the Cranbury Municipal Office, 23-A North Main
Street, Cranbury, New Jersey and remains on file for public inspection, and
(4) Sent
to those individuals who have requested personal notice.
Committee Minutes of
On motion
was
Reports and Communications
--Mayor
--Members of Committee
There were
no reports.
--Subcommittees and Ad
Hoc Committees
Agenda
Additions/Changes
Ordinance
First
An
Ordinance entitled, “Cranbury Township Ordinance # 05-05-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY,
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTERS EIGHTEEN, NINETEEN
AND THIRTY-EIGHT OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY, ENTITLED “FIRE
DEPARTMENT,” “FIRST AID SQUAD” AND “SALARIES AND COMPENSATION,” RESPECTIVELY”, was
introduced for first reading. On motion
by
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Public
Hearing:
WHEREAS,
the Township is in the process of updating the entire Code of the
WHEREAS,
it has been determined that in the interest of allowing reasonable review time
for the Township Committee and the public, and expediting adoption of necessary
revisions, groups of Chapters will be amended in a series of Ordinances,
followed by adoption of the entire Code in book format; and
WHEREAS,
at this time Chapters Eighteen, Nineteen and Thirty-Eight of the Code shall be
revised to ensure their continued consistency with the law;
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the
1. Sections
18-2, 18-3, 18-4, 18-6 and 18-7 of Chapter 18 of the Code, entitled “Fire
Department,” shall be amended as follows (deletions are in [brackets];
additions are underlined):
' 18-2. Rules and
regulations.
The Cranbury Fire Company Cadet/Junior Program Constitution
and By-Laws, dated September 25, 1997[, as attached hereto and made a part
hereof] and as may be amended from time to time, are hereby established,
confirmed and continued as the rules and regulations governing the
activities of [a] the Junior Firemen's Auxiliary. A copy of the rules and regulations shall
be [are] available for public inspection [at] in the office
of the [Cranbury] Township Clerk during normal business hours.
'18-3. Program
created.
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) [is
herewith] is hereby created, continued and confirmed pursuant to
[in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997] P.L.
1997, c. 388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et
seq.), as amended from time to time, to reward members of the Cranbury
Township Volunteer Fire Company for their loyal, diligent, and devoted
services to the residents of Cranbury Township, effective January 1,
2000.
' 18-4.
Contributions.
A. The
LOSAP shall provide for fixed annual contributions to a deferred income account
for each active volunteer member that meets the criteria set forth below;
that such contributions shall be made in accordance with
(Continued)
a plan that shall be established by the Township Committee
pursuant to P.L. 1997, c.388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.), as amended from time
to time; and that such plan shall be administered in accordance with the
laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and this
article.
B. The
LOSAP shall provide for annual contributions to accounts for each [eligible] active
volunteer member [as follows: For
regular annual service $1,150] as set forth in the current Salary Ordinance,
a copy of which is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
' 18-6. Cost of
program.
The annual estimated cost of the [programs: $17,250] LOSAP shall be as reflected in
the current Salary Ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office of the
Township Clerk.
'
18-7. Point system.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points
for volunteer services provided to the Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company
as follows:
[50]100
Points a Year Required
Category Points Maximum Points
1) Calls – per dispatched [1] 2 [50]100
emergency
response
2) Training – per every two hours of [1]
2 [10]20
each
course attended
3) Drills – per every two hours of [1]
2 [12]24
official
drill participation
4) Meetings – per Fire Company or [1] 2 [12]24
special
meeting
5) Functions – per Fire Company [1]
2 [10]20
function
6) Officer – per year as elected officer [6]12 [ 6]12
2. Sections 19-1, 19-2, 19-4 and 19-5 of
Chapter 19 of the Code, entitled "First Aid Squad," are hereby
amended as follows (deletions are in [brackets]; additions are underlined):
' 19-1. Program
created.
(Continued)
A Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) [is
herewith] is hereby created, continued and confirmed pursuant to
[in accordance with Chapter 388 of the Laws of 1997] P.L. 1997, c. 388
(N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.), as amended from time to time, to
reward members of the volunteer Cranbury First Aid Squad for their loyal,
diligent, and devoted services to the residents of Cranbury Township, effective
January 1, 2000.
' 19-2.
Contributions.
A. The LOSAP shall provide for fixed
annual contributions to a deferred income account for each active
volunteer member that meets the criteria set forth below; that such
contributions
shall be made in accordance with a plan that shall be established by Cranbury
Township pursuant to P.L. 1997, c.388 (N.J.S.A. 40A:14-183 et seq.), as amended from
time to time; and that such plan shall be administered in accordance with
the laws of the State of New Jersey, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and this
article.
B. The LOSAP shall provide for annual
contributions to the account of each [eligible] active volunteer member
[as follows: for regular service,
$1,150] as set forth in the current Salary Ordinance, a copy of which is on
file in the office of the Township Clerk.
' 19-4. Cost of
program.
The annual estimated cost of the [program is $17,250] LOSAP
shall be as reflected in the current Salary Ordinance, a copy of which is on
file in the office of the Township Clerk.
' 19-5. Point system.
Each active volunteer member shall be credited with points
for volunteer services provided to the volunteer Cranbury First Aid Squad as
follows:
1) Executive Officers 50
2) Line Officers 50
3) Per call answered 1
4) Respond to scene .5
5) Meetings 2.5
6) Drills 2.5
7) Special assignments 5
[(30
points possible per year)]
3. Chapter 38 of the Code, entitled
“Salaries and Compensation,” is hereby amended by adding a new section 38-1 to
read as follows:
(Continued)
CHAPTER 38
SALARIES
AND COMPENSATION
§38-1. Generally.
The salaries and compensation of all
officers and employees of the Township are set forth and amended from time to
time by Salary Ordinance. A copy of the
currently effective Salary Ordinance is on file in the office of the Township
Clerk and available for public inspection during normal business hours.
4. This
ordinance shall take effect upon notice and publication, as provided for by
law.
Ordinance
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Public
Hearing:
BE IT
ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the
1. Section
82-2 of Chapter 82 of the Code, entitled “Miscellaneous Fees,” shall be amended
as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are [bracketed]):
§
82-2. Miscellaneous fees.
A. Certified
copy of vital record [$ 2.00] $
4.00 each
B. (Reserved)
2. This ordinance shall be effective upon
adoption and publication, as provided for by law.
Ordinance
First
An
Ordinance entitled,” Cranbury Township Ordinance #
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Public
Hearing:
BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PHASE
II OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE POLICE BUILDING IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF
CRANBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $105,263
THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE
TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP
COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW
(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or
notes to be issued for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2
hereof.
(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or
purpose is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor.
(a) The improvement or purpose described in
Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose that the
Township may lawfully undertake as a general improvement, and no part of the
cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially
benefitted thereby.
(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement
or purpose within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the
reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this
ordinance, is 20 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required
by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the
Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office
of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department
of Community Affairs of the State of
(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding
$20,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2‑20
is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or
improvement.
Resolutions/Proclamations
Consent
On motion offered by
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Nays: None
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the
RESOLUTION OF THE
A
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MAX SPANN
AUCTION COMPANY FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, AUCTIONEER AND MARKETING SERVICES
FOR THE SALE OF THE “E. BARCLAY FARM” AT PUBLIC AUCTION
(Continued)
WHEREAS,
there exists a need for the Township of Cranbury to procure the services of a
licensed real estate broker and auctioneer to assist the Township in marketing
and selling property owned by the Township and more specifically identified as
Block 22, Lot 7 on the Cranbury Township Tax Map and sometimes referred to as
the “E. Barclay Farm” (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Max Spann Auction Company has submitted a proposal
to provide the sought-after services to the Township, and the Township is
interested in hiring Max Spann Auction Co. for same; and
WHEREAS, the parties seek to list the
Property for sale through Max Spann Auction Co. and to attempt to effectuate
the sale of the Property at an Auction to be conducted by Max Spann Auction
Co.; and
WHEREAS,
the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.,
allows the Township Committee to award a professional services agreement
exceeding the bid threshold without competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS,
the Local Public Contracts Law requires that a Resolution authorizing the award
of a professional services agreement be publicly advertised.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
1. A professional services agreement is
hereby awarded to Max Spann Auction Company for the provision of licensed real
estate brokerage and auctioneer services to assist the Township in marketing
and selling property owned by the Township and more specifically identified as
Block 22, Lot 7 on the Cranbury Township Tax Map and sometimes referred to as
the “E. Barclay Farm” (the “Property”).
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an Agreement with Max Spann Auction Co. to
provide these professional services to the Township. The form of the Agreement shall be subject to
the approval of the Township Attorney’s Office.
3. The term of the Agreement shall be one
year from the date of the execution of the Agreement by both parties or until
the Property is sold, whichever takes place first.
4. In accordance with prevailing custom
and practice, Max Spann Auction Co. will charge a Buyer’s Premium of ten
percent (10%) to be added to the sales price that is accepted by the
Township. The Buyer’s Premium shall be
due and payable at closing. Payment of
the Buyer’s Premium shall be contingent upon the Township Committee’s
acceptance of a bid for the sale of the Property and the closing of title
thereon. In no event shall the Township
be required to pay the Buyer’s Premium.
5. A copy of this Resolution and the
Agreement shall be placed on file in the Office of the Township Clerk, and
shall be available for public inspection.
6. A notice of this action shall be
published in the official newspaper as required by law.
(Continued)
CERTIFICATION
I,
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE CUSTODIAN
OF A PETTY CASH FUND
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21, the
custodians
to
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
the
CERTIFICATION
I,
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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICES
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Township of Cranbury owns real property used as
farmland and that is designated as Block 22, Lot 7 on the Township’s tax
map (sometimes referred to for ease of reference as the “E. Barclay Farm”); and
WHEREAS, the Township seeks to procure services that will
enable the Township to maintain the E. Barclay Farm as productive agricultural
land eligible for the farmland preservation program; and
WHEREAS, Donald C. Patterson has farmed the subject real
property in the past and the Township seeks to hire Mr. Patterson to continue
providing these farming services; and
WHEREAS, the Township seeks to pay Mr. Patterson for his
services in kind by allowing Mr. Patterson to retain any profit realized from
the sale of his crops, the value of which will not exceed $25,000.00; and
(Continued)
WHEREAS, because this contract amount does not exceed the
bid threshold, this contract award is exempt from public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:11-3a. and 40A:11-6.1a.; and
WHEREAS, the Township has not solicited other quotes for the
provision of these services because it was not practicable to do so;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of
the
1. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement with
2. The contract term shall terminate one (1) year from the date
of the agreement or upon the Township’s sale of the subject property, whichever
event occurs first. In the event the
Township’s sale of property is the earlier of the two events, then Mr.
Patterson shall have the right to harvest any crop(s) then in the ground.
3.
I,
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CHANGING THE CUSTODIAN OF A PETTY
CASH FUND
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:5-21, the
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
the
CERTIFICATION
I,
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RESOLUTION OF THE
A
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
MAX SPANN
AUCTION COMPANY FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, AUCTIONEER AND MARKETING SERVICES
FOR THE SALE OF THE “BARCLAY FARM” AT PUBLIC AUCTION
WHEREAS,
there exists a need for the Township of Cranbury to procure the services of a
licensed real estate broker and auctioneer to assist the Township in marketing
and selling property owned by the Township and more specifically identified as
Block 25, Lot 19.01 (“Barclay North”) and Block 23, Lot 12.01 (“Barclay South”)
on the Cranbury Township Tax Map (collectively referred to as the “Barclay
Farm”); and
WHEREAS,
Max Spann Auction Company has submitted a proposal to provide the sought-after
services to the Township, and the Township is interested in hiring Max Spann
Auction Co. for same; and
WHEREAS, the parties seek to list the
Barclay Farm for sale through Max Spann Auction Co. and to attempt to
effectuate the sale of the Barclay Farm at an Auction to be conducted by Max
Spann Auction Co.; and
WHEREAS,
the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.,
allows the Township Committee to award a professional services agreement
exceeding the bid threshold without competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS,
the Local Public Contracts Law requires that a Resolution authorizing the award
of a professional services agreement be publicly advertised.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
1. A professional services agreement is
hereby awarded to Max Spann Auction Company for the provision of licensed real
estate brokerage and auctioneer services to assist the Township in marketing
and selling property owned by the Township and more specifically identified as
Block 25, Lot 19.01 (“Barclay North”) and Block 23, Lot 12.01 (“Barclay South”)
on the Cranbury Township Tax Map (collectively referred to as the “Barclay
Farm”).
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute an Agreement with Max Spann Auction Co. to provide
these professional services to the Township.
The form of the Agreement shall be subject to the approval of the
Township Attorney’s Office.
3. The term of the Agreement shall be one
year from the date of the execution of the Agreement by both parties or until
the Barclay Farm is sold, whichever takes place first.
4. In accordance with prevailing custom
and practice, Max Spann Auction Co. will charge a Buyer’s Premium of ten
percent (10%) to be added to the sales price that is accepted by the
Township. The Buyer’s Premium shall be
due and payable at closing. Payment of
the Buyer’s Premium shall be contingent upon the Township Committee’s
acceptance of a bid for the sale of the Barclay Farm and the closing of title
thereon. In no event shall the Township
be required to pay the Buyer’s Premium.
5. A copy of this Resolution and the
Agreement shall be placed on file in the Office of the Township Clerk, and
shall be available for public inspection.
(Continued)
6. A notice of this action shall be
published in the official newspaper as required by
law.
CERTIFICATION
I,
BETWEEN
AND
THE STATE OF NEW
BY AND FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has reviewed the application
submitted by the COMMISSION and found it to conform with the scope and intent
of the ESP Matching Grants Program and has approved the COMMISSION’S request
for funding in the amount of $ ,
contingent on the COMMISSION’S providing the required matching funds; and
WHEREAS, in order to obtain the grant funds, it is necessary
that the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of theTownship
of Cranbury:
1. That the COMMISSION was created and
continues to exist in accordance
with
the laws of the State of
2. That the governing body recommends that
the DEPARTMENT approved the COMMISSION’S
application for funding,
3. That the COMMISSION is authorized to
enter into a grant agreement with the DEPARTMENT in connection with the
PROJECT, Office of Environmental Services Program, Grant Number ES05-034,
4. That upon execution of the above grant
agreement, the
(Continued)
will provide the COMMISSION with
matching funds in the amount of $2,500.00, for the
PROJECT, and
5. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Introduced and passed
5 Ayes:
0 Nays
0
Abstentions
0 Absent
Certification
I,
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Reports from Township Staff and Professionals
Reports
from Township Boards and Commissions
There were no reports.
Work Session
a.
b. Interaction Data Base & Pending Issues
Report
Township Committee discussed the format and content of a
draft system for tracking
interactions with constituents and pending issues. The Township Committee
directed the pending issues report would be maintained by the Township
Administrator and the Interaction Data Base by the Township Clerk.
c. Truck
Traffic Signage on Route 130
Shropshire Associates undertook an
evaluation of the signage along Route 130 in Cranbury.
d. Main
Street Pedestrian
Shropshire Associates undertook an evaluation of pedestrian
crosswalks and related pedestrian accommodations at the intersection of
and made the following recommendations: Have a uniformed crossing guard at the
location, move the existing striped crosswalk to the South side and the
existing crosswalk removed. A new angled
crosswalk would be installed to
Work
Session (Continued)
e. Main
Street Pedestrian Crossing-Evans and
replace the existing one and would be located on the South
side. Install the sidewalk, providing a
handicapped ramp on the Southeast corner where there currently is a sidewalk
and place a cone or a cone with a sign in the roadway to indicate where the
crosswalk is located.
Public Comment
The Mayor opened the meeting to public
questions and comments on those items not on the agenda.
Public
Comment (Continued)
home is
valued more or less than someone next store, there is a normal process in
place, however, in the area of commercial assessments there is not, indicating
there are a lot of companies in the Township who have a very large stake in the
re-assessment process. As the Township
goes into the process, the large companies have many resources and spend a lot
of attention to how those assessments are made.
Resolution
On motion offered by
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(Stannard
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(Stout
Nays: None
On motion
by
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(Panconi
(Stannard
(Stave
(Stout
Abstain:
(None
Nays: (None
On motion
by
On motion
by
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