Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions.
Regular Session - 7p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7p.m.)
- Call to Order
- Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a Notice sent to The Star Ledger, The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township website.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by American Legion Springfield Post #228 Vice Commander, David Penna
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
a. The Township’s Reorganization Meeting is Monday, January 1, 2024, at 1 p.m.
b. Rabies Clinic is Saturday, January 20, 2024, 10 a.m. to Noon, Chisholm
Community Center. Please park in rear and use the far entrance by the
Playground.
c. Executive Session Resolution 12.26.23:
i.Attorney-Client Privilege & Personnel; ii.Attorney-Client Privilege, Matters
Involving Protecting Public Safety & Property, Contract Negotiations:
Dispatch Services; iii.Attorney-Client Privilege & Potential Contract
Negotiations: BID
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
All in Favor
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administration – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a.Department Head reports as emailed.
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
None
b. Resolutions
i.Resolution 2023-302 - This resolution approves the promotion of Jacqueline Alves to
the rank of Second Class Patrol Officer.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
ii.Resolution 2023-303 – This resolution approves the promotion of Boris Yuspov to the
rank of Fifth Class Patrol Officer.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2023-304 – This resolution promotes Probationary Police Sergeant John
Laurencelle to the rank of Second Class Police Sergeant.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
iv.Resolution 2023-305 – This resolution approves an increase in the rate of pay for
Raymond Donatiello as a Traffic Control Officer.
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Weber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2023-306 – This resolution authorizes settlement of the 2022 & 2023 Tax
Appeal entitled SH Club Village, LLC, Docket No. 009717-2022, 0055313-2023,
Block 102, Lot 1, Commonly known as Short Hills Ave.-Sect 2,3 & Block 103, Lot 1,
Commonly known as Short Hills Ave.-Sect 1
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2023-307 – This resolution authorizes the Township of Springfield to enter
into interlocal shared services agreement with the Bergen County Technical Schools
for Information Technology Services (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion; Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2023-308 – This resolution authorizes settlement of the 2022 & 2023 Tax
Appeals entitled 52 Millburn Ave., LLC, Docket Nos. 001464-2022, 001162-2023,
Block 101, Lot 44, Commonly known as 52 Millburn Avenue.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2023-309 – This resolution permits the deferral of local district school
taxes.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ix.Resolution 2023-310 – This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to DLS
Contracting, Inc., for Paving Improvements on Glenview Drive and Waverly Avenue –
Contract SP-2023-02.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
x.Resolution 2023-311 – This resolution authorizes the refund for Permit #2378 in amount
of $75.00 for 154 Lelak Ave. and Permit #2375 in amount of $175.00 for 16 Essex Rd.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xi.Resolution 2023-312 – This resolution authorizes the cancellation of certain
unexpended Improvement Authorization balances in the Swimming Pool Capital Fund.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
xii.Resolution 2023-313 – This resolution authorizes a License Agreement with the Rotary
Club of Springfield to utilize certain Township property for a food truck event.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Laufer
Roll Call Vote
xiii.Resolution 2023-314 – This resolution authorizes submission of proposed draft of
Municipal Consent Ordinance to the Office of Cable Television and
Telecommunications in connection with Comcast of NJ II, LLC’s operation and
Maintenance of a cable television and communications system in the Township.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b.Second: Committeeman Weber
Roll Call Vote
xiv.Resolution 2023-315 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of eight Body Worn
Cameras and accessories from Motorola Solutions, Inc., under State Contract
#83909 (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Weber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
xv.Resolution 2023-316 – This resolution authorizes an award of c a contract to
Heintz & Fiore, AIA, Architects, LLC, to perform professional architectural and
engineering services for the Township in connection with the repair and/or
resurfacing of the Springfield Community Pool.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
a.Approve request by Troy Hills Condo Association to use Chisholm Community Center
on Monday, January 29, 2024, 6-10 p.m., for Troy Hills Village community meeting.
(Hold Harmless provided.)
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period November 23 through December 26, 2023 in
amount of $6,109,043.15
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Keiser
b. Second: Committeeman Huber
Roll Call Vote
ii.November Budget Report
iii.November Pool Budget Report
iv.November Revenue Report
v.November Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a. RVSA – Year 2024 Assessment & Related Matters
b. Union County Utilities Authority – 2024 Tipping Fees
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Adjournment
Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey