Date and Time
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May 21 2018 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Description
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TOWNSHIP OF BEDMINSTER
REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 2018 7:00PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Open Public Meetings Act Statement
Adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Committee was sent to
the Courier News, Somerville, Bernardsville News, Whippany and to
all subscribers and posted at the Township Municipal Building on
January 8, 2018
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Executive Session
a. Litigation – Hamilton Farms v. Bedminster Township
Docket # 002395-2015
Docket # 003302-2016
Docket # 005861-2017
Docket # 013532-2017
5. Approval of Minutes
a. May 7, 2018 – Regular Meeting at 7 PM
b. May 7, 2018 – Executive Session at 8 PM
6. Permits & Raffles:
a. Raffle License for Fairleigh Dickinson University on June 27, 2018 from 10:00am to 9:00pm at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club – On Premise 50/50
b. Raffle License for Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter on
October 1, 2018 from 8:30am to 5:30pm at Trump National Golf Club – On Premise Merchandise
c. Raffle License for Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter on
October 1, 2018 from 8:30am to 5:30pm at Trump National Golf Club – On Premise 50/50
d. Social Affair Permit, Raritan Headwaters Association on Oct. 7, 2018 from 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
e. Special Use Permit – Bedminster Farmers Market Signage, May 21, 2018 – Sept. 29, 2018
f. Fireworks Permit, Trump National Golf Club, May 30, 2018 at approximately 8:45 pm
g. Request for Approval of a Curb Cut into Miller Lane – Jardiniere Fine Flowers, 84 Somerville Road
7. Public Comments – (comments limited to 3 minutes)
8. Monthly Report Discussion by subcommittee chair
9. Administrator’s Report
10. Discussion on Introduced Ordinances scheduled for public hearings (opportunity for public questions)
11. Introduction of Ordinances
a. Ordinance No. 2018-006 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE CAPITAL ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN. This Ordinance will fund the Road Management Plan including, but not limited to, the reconstruction, repair and mitigation of roads, drainage and storm water systems on various roads in Bedminster Township in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ.
b. Ordinance No. 2018-007 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. This Ordinance will fund the purchase of motor vehicles and heavy equipment for the Public Works Department as part of the regular vehicle replacement program at a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ.
c. Ordinance No. 2018-008 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. This Ordinance will fund the purchase of heavy equipment for the Public Works Department as part of the regular vehicle replacement program at a total amount not to exceed $270,000.00. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ.
d. Ordinance No. 2018-009 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF THE CAPITAL FACILITY IMRPOVEMENT PLAN. This Ordinance will fund the Facility Improvement Plan in Bedminster Township in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ.
12. Public Hearing of Ordinances
a. Ordinance No. 2018-005 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $32,000.00 FOR VARIOUS POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. This Ordinance authorizes appropriating $32,000.00 for Various Police Equipment for the Police Department in Bedminster Township.
ORD 2018-005 Capital - Police Equipment.pdf
13. Consent Agenda (Consent agenda includes items of a routine nature on which consensus has been previously reached. Committee members may remove any item from the prepared agenda for discussion & possible action later in the meeting)
a. Resolution No. 2018-049 Authorizing the Cancellation of Grant Receivables and Grant Appropriations
2018-049 Cancel Grant Approps Rcvbles.pdf
b. Resolution No. 2018-050 Authorizing the Cancellation of Capital Improvement Ordinance Balances and Capital Grant Receivable Balances
2018-050 Cancellation of Cap Fund Balances.pdf
14. Resolutions
a. Resolution No. 2018-048 Appointing a Seasonal Laborer in the Department of Public Works
2018-048 Appointing DPW New Seasonal Employee (Hall).pdf
b. Resolution No. 2018-051 Awarding a Two-Year Contract for Maintenance and Repair Materials for the Department of Public Works
2018-051 Award Contracts for Road Materials.pdf
15. Approval of Bill List
16. Discussion Items – Following discussion by Township Committee Members on each item, the Chair will open the meeting for public input
17. New Business
a. Notice of Provisional Rate Increase - NJAW
A notice of a Preliminary Rate Increase was received via Certified Mail on
May 10, 2018. Provisional rates are temporary and will remain in effect until such time as the BPU renders a final decision. The proposed rate increase is for 12.3% or approximately $5.90 per month for water and $4.12 per month for sewer for the average customer, effective June 15, 2018.
18. Old Business
a. Farmer’s Market 2018
The Environmental Commission and the Agriculture Advisory Committee have been working on plans for a Farmer’s Market that would be open on Saturday mornings beginning in June 2018 at River Road Park.
b. Short-Term Rentals
Following a discussion with concerned residents at the March 5th meeting, the topic of short-term rentals through providers such as Air BnB will be investigated by the Township Committee.
19. Public Comments (comments limited to 3 minutes)
20. Township Committee Comments
21. Executive Session
a. Personnel Matter – Police Department
b. Litigation – Dapkins vs. Bedminster Township SOM-L-1298-16
22. Return to Open Session
23. Adjourn
24. Correspondence
a. Chester Township – Notice of Pending Ordinance 2018-06; an Ordinance Correcting a Drafting Error in the Zone Map for Block 10, Lot 104;
The Ordinance will be considered for final reading and passage at a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building,
1 Parker Road, Chester.
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