Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey
Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us
AGENDA
March 26, 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
a.. All Municipal Offices are closed on Good Friday, March 29
b. Spring Cleanup! During the month of April, DPW crews will canvass the Town
in the garbage packer truck for vegetative waste. Branches 4 inches in diameter
and smaller, leaves and grass will be collected. Please note: Material must be
placed in paper recyclable bags or cans. Loose debris in roadway will not be
picked up!!
c. Mobile Paper Shredding Event will be Saturday, April 6th at the Pool, 44
Morrison Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
d. Proclamation for Arbor Day, Friday, April 26. Mark your calendars for
celebration at Veterans Park.
e. New Date for Egg Hunt & Kite Fest – Saturday, March 30, 2-4 p.m. Bring kites to
fly, photos with Easter Bunny, DJ Music and more.
3. Public Comment (Agenda Items Only)
4. Reports
a. Administrator’s Report – John Bussiculo
5. Minutes & Reports
a. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 1, 2024, as emailed
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
6. New Business
a. Ordinances
i. Second Reading
None
ii. First Reading
1.Ordinance 2024-05 – This ordinance is to establish a CAP Bank for the
Calendar year 2024 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14.
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Committeeman Keiser
ii.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
iii.Publication: The Local Source, April 4, 2024, with final hearing on
April 30, 2024
b.Discussion
Roll Call Vote
b. Resolutions
i. Resolution 2024-89- This resolution authorizes an award of a contract to
The Ambrose Group LLC, to perform professional consulting services for the
Township in connection with the organization and staffing of the Township’s
police and fire departments, and office of emergency management
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. Resolution 2024-90- This resolution approves the appointment of Angelo
Bonavitacola as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
iii.Resolution 2024-91 – This resolution authorizes the purchase of Kenwood
Portable Radios and Desk Top Chargers from Communications Specialists,
Inc., under State Contract #83911, T-0109.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Huber
b. Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote.
iv.Resolution 2024-92 – This approves Change Order No. 1 to American Asphalt &
Trucking LLC, for Stone Hill Road and Troy Drive Street Improvements –
Contract SP-2023-04.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
v.Resolution 2024-93 – This resolution approves the hiring of Daniel DuBeau and
Elias Salcedo as full time laborers.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Huber
b.Second: Committeeman Keiser
Roll Call Vote
vi.Resolution 2024-94 –This resolution authorizes the sale of surplus personal
property via the www.GovDeals.com online auction website.
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
c.Discussion/Action Items
i.Request by NY Blood Center-NJ Blood Services to hold a blood drive at Chisholm
Community Center on Wednesday, March 27, from Noon to 10 p.m. (Hold Harmless
and Certificate of Insurance provided)
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
ii.Request by Jonathan Dayton HS Diamond Club to hand Varsity baseball team sponsor
banners on Ruby Park left field fence. (No banners on right field fence that borders
Rose Avenue backyards.)
1.Adoption
a.Motion: Committeeman Capodice
b.Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
All in Favor
7. Finance
a. Treasurer
i. Payroll & Invoices for the period March 13, 2024 through March 26, 2024, in the amount of $5,423,475.77.
1. Adoption
a. Motion: Committeeman Keiser
b. Second: Deputy Mayor Laufer
Roll Call Vote
ii. February Budget Report
iii. February Pool Budget Report
iv. February Revenue Report
v. February Pool Revenue Report
8. Correspondence
a.Westfield – Historic Preservation Element Hearing, Planning Board, April 1 at
7:30 p.m., 425 East Broad Street.
b.NJ American Water Public Hearing April 10 at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., Proposed
Rate Increase – Visit website for further information.
9. Public Comment on any Governmental Issue
10. Executive Session Resolution 3.26.24 – i.Attorney Client-Privilege & Potential
Contract Negotiations: Land Use
a.Adoption
i.Motion: Deputy Mayor Laufer
ii.Second: Committeeman Keiser
All in Favor
11. Adjournment