TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 11, 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 December 6, 2004 on the
Bulletin Board of the Municipal
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 June 27, 2005.
On motion
by Mr. Panconi, seconded by Mr. Stout and unanimously carried, the minutes
of June 27, 2005 were adopted.
Reports and
Communications
--Mayor
Mayor Beauregard reported she had received a letter from the
State Green Acres Program, indicating the Township would be receiving a $400,000
matching grant for Open Space.
--Members of
Committee
Mr. Panconi reported he had had his monthly meeting with
Chief Hansen to review any outstanding issues and review overtime. Mr. Panconi reported the overtime had been
well within budget. Chief Hansen and Mr.
Panconi had also reviewed the Chief’s presentation on the bicycle patrol
program.
--Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees
Mr. Panconi reported the Personnel subcommittee had forwarded
the ad for Township Administrator to New Jersey Municipal Management
Association and they would be posting it in their newsletter.
Mr. Stout reported he and Ms. Stave and the Signage
subcommittee had met earlier in the evening and Mr. Feranda from Shropshire
Associates would be making a presentation to the Township Committee.
Agenda Additions/Changes
Ms. Waterbury, Township Attorney,
indicated the Township Committee would be going into Closed Session to discuss
under contract negotiations; discussion of a potential property lease.
Resolution
On motion
offered by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Panconi, the following resolution was
adopted by vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard
(Panconi Absent: (None
(Stannard
(Stave Abstain: (None
(Stout
Nays: None
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee of the
The general nature of the subject to
be discussed in this session is as follows:
1. –Contract
Negotiations; Discussion of a possible property lease.
It is
unknown at this time precisely when the matters discussed in this session will
be disclosed to the public. Matters
involving contract negotiations or the acquisition of land will be disclosed
upon conclusion of the negotiations or upon approval of the acquisition. Matters involving personnel will be disclosed
when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. Matters concerning litigation will be
announced upon the conclusion of trial or settlement of that litigation or when
the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
Date: July 11, 2005
On motion
by Mr. Stannard, seconded by Mr. Panconi and unanimously carried, the meeting
returned to Open Session:
Ayes: (Beauregard Absent: (None
(Panconi
(Stannard
(Stave
(Stout
Abstain:
(None
Nays: (None
Ms.
Cunningham, Clerk, announced there would be an item d. added to the Work
Session, “Request from Sprint for construction of a cell tower”. Ms. Cunningham also indicated there was a
possibility action would taken and if so, would be in the form of Resolution
Number 07-05-147.
Ordinances
First
An
Ordinance entitled, Cranbury Township Ordinance # 07-05-19, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 2,3,4 AND 5 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY,
ENTITLED,
“TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE,” OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,”RESERVED,” AND “POLICE
DEPARTMENT,” RESPECTIVELY, was introduced for first reading. On motion by Mr. Panconi, seconded by Mr.
Stannard, the Ordinance was passed on first reading by vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard Absent: (None
(Panconi
(Stannard Abstain: (None
(Stave
(Stout
Nays: None
Public
Hearing: July 25, 2005
STATE OF NEW
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, Chapters 2, 3 and 5 of the
Township Code have been extensively reviewed and revised, and Chapter 4 has
been reserved for future use;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the
Township Committee of the
1. Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the
Township Code are hereby amended in their entirety and are incorporated herein
by reference and are summarized in sections 2 through 5 of this ordinance.
2. A summary of the provisions set
forth in revised Chapter 2, entitled "Township Committee," is as
follows:
a. Article I clarify the
responsibilities of the Township Committee and the Mayor, and establish
procedures for meetings, adoption of bylaws, and a procedure for appointment of
a deputy mayor.
b. Article II clarifies the procedures
for standing committees and includes specific provisions concerning the duties
and responsibilities of the Personnel Subcommittee.
3. A summary of the provisions set
forth in Chapter 3, entitled "Officers and Employees," is as follows:
(Continued)
a. Article I details of the procedures
for appointment of a Township Administrator, and specify the duties of that
office.
b. Article II details the procedures
for appointment of a Township Clerk, specifies the duties of that office, and
allows for the appointment of a full-time or part-time deputy township clerk
c. Article III and Article IV clarify
the roles of the Township Attorney, and of the Municipal Public Defender and
Municipal Prosecutor, respectively.
d. Article V details the procedures for
appointment of a Township Engineer and specifies the duties of that office.
e. Article VI details the procedures
for appointment of a Township Auditor and specifies the duties of that office.
f.
Article
VII details the procedures for appointment of a Chief Financial Officer and
specifies the duties of that office.
g. Article VIII
details the procedures for appointment of a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer and
specifies the duties of those offices.
h. Article IX details the procedures
for appointment of a Tax Collector and specifies the duties of that office.
i.
Article
X details the procedures for the appointment of a Tax Assessor and specifies
the duties of that office.
j.
Article
XI details the procedures for the appointment of a Purchasing Agent and
specifies the duties of that office.
k. Chapter 4 is "Reserved."
l.
A
summary of the provisions set forth in Chapter 5, entitled "Police
Department," is as follows:
This Chapter specifies the
procedures for the organization and manpower of the Township Police Department,
specifies that the Township Committee serves as the Appropriate Authority pursuant
to applicable state law, and sets forth the procedures for appointment of the
various members and officers of the Department.
The Chapter also provides for rules and regulations of the department,
describes statutory disciplinary procedures, and includes references to private
duty service, drug screening procedures, and reimbursement of legal fees in
certain cases.
m. Copies of amended Chapters 2, 3, 4,
and 5 of the Code of the
(Continued)
n. and shall be incorporated into the
official published volume of the Township Code.
o. The Township Clerk shall cause to be
published in the manner required by law, a copy of this adopting ordinance in
the Township's official newspaper. The
enactment and publication of this adopting ordinance, coupled with the
availability of full copies of Chapters 2 through 5 in the office of the
Township Clerk for inspection by the public shall be deemed to be due and legal
publication of all of the provisions of Chapters 2 through 5 of the Code of the
Township of Cranbury for all purposes, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:49-4.
p. This ordinance shall take effect
upon notice and publication, as provided by law.
Ordinance
Second
A motion to
enter an Ordinance entitled, “Cranbury Township Ordinance # 06-05-14, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE
SALARIES AND WAGES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
CRANBURY PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND RATIFYING SALARIES
AND PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS PREVIOUSLY PAID,” was presented for
second reading and final adoption. The
Ordinance was published in the Cranbury Press, posted on the Township Bulletin
Board and copies were available to the public.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on the Ordinance. No one present wished to speak, so the
hearing was declared closed. On motion
by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Stannard, the Ordinance was adopted by a vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard Absent: (None
(Panconi
(Stannard
(Stave Abstain: (None
(Stout
Nays: None
Deputy
Treasurer/Sewer Collector up
to $19.50 per hour
Assessing
Clerk/Payroll Clerk up
to $20.80 per hour
SECTION
I. The following salaries, wages and
fees shall be paid to the various Township Officials and employees of the
Ordinance
Second
A motion to
enter an Ordinance entitled, “Cranbury Township Ordinance # 06-05-17, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
CRANBURY AMENDING “AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALAIRES AND WAGES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY
(Continued)
PROVIDING
FOR THE MANNER OF PAYMENT THEREOF, AND RATIFYING SALARIES AND PAYMENTS TO
EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS PREVIOUSLY PAID”, was presented for second reading and
final adoption. The Ordinance was
published in the Cranbury Press, posted on the
Township
Bulletin Board and copies were available to the public. The Mayor opened the public hearing on the
Ordinance. No one present wished to
speak, so the hearing was declared closed.
On motion by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Panconi, the Ordinance was
adopted by a vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard Absent: (None
(Panconi
(Stannard
(Stave Abstain: (None
(Stout
Nays: None
Acting
Township Administrator up
to $26,900.00 per year
SECTION
I. The following salaries, wages and
fees shall be paid to the various Township Officials and employees of the
Resolutions
Consent
On motion
offered by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Panconi, the following Consent Agenda
Resolutions were adopted by vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard
(Panconi Absent:
(None
(Stannard
(Stave Abstain: (None
(Stout
Nays: None
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the
*** Please
Note: Voucher Numbers 00R1530 and
00R1531 were not authorized to be paid by the Township Committee.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION # 06-02-101 AND
INCREASING THE BID THRESHOLD
WHEREAS, by Resolution # 06-05-101 adopted on June
17, 2002, the Township Committee appointed Thomas C. Witt as the Township’s
Qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(30) and N.J.A.C.
5:34-5.1; and
(Continued)
WHEREAS, also pursuant to Resolution # 06-05-101, the
Township increased its bid threshold to $25,000.00, as permitted by N.J.S.A.
40A:11-3a. and N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to his authority under N.J.S.A.
40A:11-3c, the Acting Governor has increased the maximum bid threshold from
$25,000.00 to $29,000.00, effective July 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Township seeks to raise its bid
threshold from $25,000.00 to $29,000.00, as permitted by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the
1.
The Township’s
bid threshold is hereby increased to $29,000.00; and
2.
Resolution #
06-02-101 is hereby amended to reflect that the bid threshold has been increased
to $29,000.00; and
3.
The following
shall be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services
as required by N.J.A.C. 5:34-5.2(b):
a.
A certified copy
of this resolution;
b.
A certification
from the Administrator that Thomas C. Witt exercises the duties
of a purchasing agent
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(30); and
c.
A copy of Thomas
C. Witt’s qualified purchasing agent certification.
CERTIFICATION
I, Kathleen R. Cunningham, Clerk, hereby certify that
this is a true copy of a resolution, which was adopted by the Township
Committee on July 11, 2005.
Reports from Township staff and professionals
There were
no reports.
Reports from Township Boards and
Commissions
There were no reports.
Work Session
a. Discussion of Township’s C.O.A.H. Third
Round Obligation (Mary Beth Lonergan &
Trishka Waterbury, Township Attorney).
Mary Beth Lonergan,
Clarke-Caton-Hintz and the Township Attorney, Ms. Waterbury, discussed with the
Township Committee the Township’s third round C.O.A.H. obligations. Ms. Lonergan gave a brief summary of the
Township’s past C.O.A.H. obligations and how they were met. Ms. Lonergan explained in the Third Round
Obligations, for every eight (8) market rate units, starting January of 2004,
one (1) affordable unit must be provided and for every 125,000 square feet of
warehouse space. Ms. Lonergan indicated the Township’s plan must be submitted
no later than December 20, 2005. Ms.
Lonergan explained the Township’s “gross share” in the Third Round Obligation
would be 160 units and of that amount, regional contribution agreements (R.C.A.s)
would be allowed to address one half (80).
Ms. Lonergan indicated the Township had nine (9) units banked, therefore
leaving 71 to be used for R.C.A.s. Mayor Beauregard explained the Township
needed to take time to identify
Work Session
a. Discussion of Township’s C.O.A.H. Third Round
Obligation (Mary Beth Lonergan &
Trishka Waterbury, Township Attorney).
the receiving community and execute
the agreements that are required in order to meet the December 20, 2005
deadline. Mayor Beauregard indicated the
subcommittee, staff and Ms. Lonergan had been working very hard to put the
information together that would allow the Township to put the calculation
together that would be supportable under the C.O.A.H. obligation. The Mayor
asked the Township Committee to authorize her to go out and have the
discussions with any interested receiving communities. Ms. Lonergan reported in the past Cranbury’s
receiving communities had been
b.
Presentation by Chief Jay Hansen on Bicycle Safety Patrol
Chief Jay Hansen gave a presentation
to the Township Committee on creating a bicycle safety patrol. Chief Hansen reported the objective would be to
equip two officers with the necessary equipment to begin a bicycle patrol as
early as September 10, 2005 for Cranbury Day.
There are two officers who are currently trained (at a cost savings of
$1,330 each), both being permanently assigned to the night shift. Chief Hansen indicated under the existing
police contract he is not able to reassign them to the day shift, requiring
them to be paid overtime. Chief Hansen
reported the total cost to initiate the bicycle patrol would be $5,235.00. The
cost represents two (2) fully equipped bikes at $1,050 each (with volume
discount), one (1) bike rack and two (2) sets of riding apparel & nylon web
equipment at $1,500 each. The Township Committee discussed with Chief Hansen
the proposed plan and unanimously agreed to locate money in the budget to fund
the program.
Public Comment
The Mayor opened the meeting to public questions and
comments on those items not on the agenda.
Ms. Deanne Napurano,
Public
Comment (Continued)
a water
line coming up
Work
Session (Continued)
c. Main
Street pedestrian Crossing-Evans and
Mr. Andrew Feranda, Shropshire Associates presented and
discussed with the Township Committee his traffic reports on the Evans/Brainerd
and Main Street sidewalk and cross walk issues, as well as the Old Trenton
Road/Millstone Park pedestrian crossing issue.
Mr. Feranda indicated the traffic subcommittee had met earlier in the
evening to review and discuss his reports.
Mr. Feranda reviewed the current cross walks, as well as pedestrian and
vehicular movements. Studies had been
conducted at the
Work Session (Continued
c.
Mr. Feranda reported on the pedestrian cross walk on
d. Main
Street Pedestrian Crossing-Evans and
perform an evaluation of the cross walk. Mr. Feranda made several recommendations as
to signage at the crosswalks, advance signage and re-striping of the
crosswalks. Mr. Feranda also recommended
having no cross walk at the
e.
Request From Sprint For Construction Of A
Ms. Waterbury, Township Attorney indicated Sprint had
approached the Township one year ago in reference to replacing the tower next
to the fire station and putting up a new stronger tower which would be able to
accommodate Sprint’s antennas and other carriers’ antennas as well. The Township had reviewed the best sites for
a cell tower and had determined the fire house site would be the best. Ms. Waterbury had reported the subcommittee
had met earlier in the day to review Sprint’s needs and look over their
proposal. Ms. Waterbury indicated there
may be some constraints, i.e. concerning the possibility of a stream
encroachment and the fact that the site is in a historic district and would require
State Historic Preservation Office approval.
Sprint would need to determine the feasibility to locate a cell tower on
the site. Sprint had requested the
Township Committee convey a commitment to them, before going to the expense of
having a study done. The Township
Committee members unanimously agreed to adopt, and Ms. Cunningham, Clerk read the
following Resolution into the record:
On motion
offered by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Panconi, the following resolution was
adopted by vote:
Ayes: (Beauregard
(Panconi Absent: (None
(Stannard
(Stave Abstain: (None
(Stout
Nays: None
STATE OF
NEW
(Continued)
A RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO BID THE
RIGHT TO ERECT A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY ON TOWNSHIP-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2-4
SOUTH
WHEREAS,
Sprint PCS, a provider of wireless telecommunications, is interested in leasing
Township-owned property located at 2-4 South Main Street and designated as
Block 23, Lots 72 and 73 on the Township tax map (the “fire station site” or
“site”); and
WHEREAS,
the Township’s fire station is located on said property, with an existing
lattice tower adjacent to it that is used by the Township’s emergency services;
and
WHEREAS,
Sprint wishes to remove the existing tower and replace it with a taller,
stronger structure designed to accommodate one or more carriers, plus the
Township’s antennas; and
WHEREAS,
the Township anticipates that such a facility could help meet the needs of
carriers who might have a coverage gap in the area; and
WHEREAS,
the Township further anticipates that such a facility would encourage
co-location, a sound planning goal; and
WHEREAS, the Township would also be
compensated for leasing its property to one or more carriers; and
WHEREAS,
the Township therefore believes that it would be in the public interest to
examine the feasibility of constructing a wireless telecommunications facility
on the above-referenced property and to auction the right to construct and
sublet space on such a facility;
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of
Cranbury, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that should it be
feasible to locate a wireless telecommunications facility capable of
accommodating one or more carriers, with attendant equipment, on the property
located at 2-4 South Main Street and designated as Block 23, Lots 72 and 73 on
the Township’s tax map and referred to herein as the “fire station site”, the
Township will auction the right to construct and sublet space on said tower;
and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms and specifications of said auction and
final authorization to conduct same shall abide further action by the Township
Committee.
CERTIFICATION
I, Kathleen R. Cunningham, Clerk, hereby certify that
this is a true copy of a resolution, which was adopted by the Township
Committee on July 11, 2005.
_________________________
Kathleen R. Cunningham, Clerk
Public Comment
The Mayor
opened the meeting to public questions and comments on those items not on the
agenda. Mr. Richard Kallan,
Public
Comment (Continued)
write the
bid specifications for the proposed cell tower and will be as directive and
specific as possible. Ms. Stave
indicated the subcommittee had worked long and hard to consider all
possible
Township-owned spaces and this particular site, if feasible, would provide
almost a perfect solution to have some control where it would be located and
how many carriers would be
allowed to
co-locate. Ms. Stave also stated at the
present time, there was not adequate coverage on the western side of the Township.
Mr. John
Ritter,
Resolution
A motion to
enter closed session was offered by Mr. Stannard, seconded by Panconi, and
unanimously carried. The Mayor noted
that this closed session, has been duly noticed to meet the requirements of the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Ayes: (Beauregard Absent: (None
(Panconi
(Stannard
(Stave
(Stout
Abstain: (None
Nays: (None
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO THE
PUBLIC
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee of the
The general nature of the subject to
be discussed in this session is as follows:
1. --Review
of Closed Session Minutes from June 27, 2005;
2. --Contract Negotiations; Contract Negotiations and Matters
Requiring Confidential Advice of Counsel regarding Township’s Third Round
Affordable Housing Obligation.
It is unknown at this time precisely
when the matters discussed in this session will be disclosed to the public.
Matters involving contract negotiations or the acquisition of land will be
disclosed upon conclusion of the negotiations or upon approval of the
acquisition. Matters involving personnel
will be disclosed when the need for confidentiality no longer exists. Matters concerning litigation will be
announced upon the conclusion of trial or settlement of that litigation or when
the need for confidentiality no longer exists.
Date: July 11, 2005
On motion
by Mr. Stannard, seconded by Mr. Panconi and unanimously carried, the meeting
returned to Open Session:
On motion
by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Stannard and unanimously carried, the Closed
Session Minutes of June 27, 2005 were adopted.
On motion
by Ms. Stave, seconded by Mr. Stannard and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
_________________________
Kathleen
R. Cunningham, Clerk