Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
January 23, 2024
NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7pm.
- 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 Post #228 Vice Commander David Penna
- Moment of Silence
- Roll Call
- Proclamations & Announcements
- Springfield Residents Ages 55+ Calendar for January and February.
- Live Christmas trees will be collected curbside through the month of January. Please remove all tree stands, lights, decorations, wire and plastic bags.
- Department of Public Works 2024 Services Brochure
- Swearing-in of First Aid Squad Officers and Members
- Black History Month Event on February 22nd at the Chisholm Community Center. Residents who are 55+. Free blood pressure screenings at 11am and the meeting to follow at 11:30. There will be a guest speaker from Overlooked Ingenuity followed by a catered lunch and dessert. RSVP needs to be emailed to [email protected] or call 973-912-2227 by February 16th at 3pm.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
b. Reports - As submitted by Department Heads
5. Minutes & Reports
None
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
None
ii. First Reading
- Ordinance 2024-01- This Ordinance amends the existing ordinances governing certain employment positions and establishes salary ranges and compensation levels for such positions within the Township of Springfield
a. Adoption
i. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
iii. Publication: The Local Source, February 1, 2024, with final hearing on February 13, 2024
b. Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2024-49 - This resolution authorizes the refund of property tax overpayments due to 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2024-50 - This Resolution rescinds Resolution No. 2023-254, and authorizes an agreement with Caporaso Excavating Inc., regarding repairs to the sanitary sewer line near the intersection of Morris Avenue and Baltusrol Avenue.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iii. Resolution 2024-51 - This Resolution authorizes an agreement with Jersey Central Power & Light for the relocation of utility poles at 540 Morris Avenue.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Capodice
Roll Call Vote
iv. Resolution 2024-52 - The Resolution approves the banner hanging application by
The Springfield First AId Squad 1. Adoption
- Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
- Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v. Resolution 2024-53 - This Resolution promotes Joseph R. Cowper from Third
Class Firefighter to Second Class Firefighter
- Adoption
a. Motion: Committee Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vi. Resolution 2024-54 - This resolution approves Change Order No. 1 to
American Asphalt & Trucking LLC, for Fadem Road and a Portion of Diamond
Road Street Improvements - Contract SP-2022-02.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
vii.Resolution 2024-55 - This resolution authorizes a renewal for an additional
one-year term of, an d an amendment to, the Township’s agreement with
Summit Area YMCA regarding the operation of the Springfield Community Pool.
1..Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
viii.Resolution 2024-56 -This resolution authorizes an agreement with Motorola
Solutions, Inc., for maintenance, repair and support services for radio
communication equipment and accessories owned by the Township via the
State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program (COAF).
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
c. Discussion & Action Items
- Fire Capt. Mastroeni and members of his apparatus committee will depart Newark Airport on January 29, 2024, for Wisconsin for final inspection of the new engine. This trip will not impact the Township in any financial way.
- Adoption
- Motion: Committeeman Capodice
- Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
- The Mayor appoints Drew Stern as a Member of the Board of Health, for a three year term, commencing January 23, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b Second: Committeeman Huber
. All In Favor
c. The Mayor announces the appointment of Michael Szczepanski to the
Environmental Commission to fill a term expiring on December 31, 2025.
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period December 27, 2023 through January 23, 2024, in the amount of $5,520,531.44
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. Budget Report
iii. Pool Budget Report
iv. Revenue Report
v. Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a.JCP&L - Public Hearing Notice - February 15 at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. - Please visit
their website for further information.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 1.23.24 - Items covered by Personnel; Items covered by
Contract Negotiations - July 4th event;Items covered by Attorney-Client
Privilege, Potential Contract Negotiations - Land Use Matters;Items covered by Attorney
Client Privilege & Potential Contract Negotiations - Redevelopment and Items covered by
Attorney Client Privilege & Contract Negotiation - Community Pool
1.Adoption
a. Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment