TOWNSHIP OF BEDMINSTER
REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 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. Approval of Minutes
a. December 3, 2018 – Agenda Meeting at 7:00 PM
b. December 3, 2018 – Executive Session at 8:15 PM
5. Permits & Raffles
6. Public Comments – (comments limited to 3 minutes)
7. Monthly Report Discussion by subcommittee chair
8. Administrator’s Report
9. Discussion on Introduced Ordinances scheduled for public hearings (opportunity for public questions)
10. Introduction of Ordinances
11. Public Hearing of Ordinances
Ordinance 2018-013 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 130 HILLSIDE AVENUE. (B 28 L 1) This Ordinance authorizes the sale of the former Township Hall property known as 130 Hillside Avenue. The public hearing for this Ordinance is scheduled for December 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster, NJ.
ORD 2018-013 130 Hillside Avenue sale.pdf
12. 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)
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Resolution# 2018-104 4th Quarter Tax Overpayments
2018-104 Tax Refunds 12.17.18.pdf
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Resolution# 2018-105 4th Quarter Tax Refunds
2018-105 4th Quarter tax refunds.pdf
13. Resolutions
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Resolution# 2018-098 Shared Court Agreement
2018-098 Shared Court - Agreement with BV & PG.pdf
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Resolution# 2018-099 Appointing Municipal Prosecutor
2018-099 Appointing Municipal Prosecutor.pdf
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Resolution# 2018-100 Appointing Public Defender
2018-100 Appointing Public Defender.pdf
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Resolution# 2018-101 Awarding Contract for Animal Control Services
2018-101 Awarding contract for Animal Control Solutions LLC.pdf
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Resolution# 2018-102 Authorizing Purchase of Leeboy 7000c Paver
2018-102 Authorizing Purchase of Paver.pdf
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Resolution#2018-106 Authorizing the Creation of an Ad Hoc Farmers Market Advisory Committee
2018-106 Ad Hoc Committee-Farmers Market.pdf
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Resolution#2018-107 Authorizing a Current Fund Transfer of $1,300.00
2018-107 Transfer of Funds 12-17-18.pdf
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Resolution#2018-108 Supporting the Oath to Progress Recommendations by the NJ Economic & Fiscal Policy Workgroup
14. Approval of Bill List
15. Discussion Items – Following discussion by Township Committee Members on each item, the Chair will open the meeting for public input
16. New Business
17. Old Business
a. 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 is being investigated by the Township Committee. Cm Stevinson reported the Zoning Official has completed mailing notifications to potential rental properties requesting they register with the town. As a result, landlord registrations have increased due to this investigation. No summonses have been issued at this time.
b. Engine Braking
Cm Jacobs reported that he has received information from residents near Rt. 206 regarding restricted roads and unrestricted roads. The Township Committee is looking into the requirements for restricted roadways. Admin. Sullivan suggested that the portable sign reminding truckers to refrain from engine braking on Rt. 206 should be replaced for a period of time.
c. Permission to Use Right of Way – 56 Tuttle Avenue
The property owner of 56 Tuttle Avenue, Svetlana Panasik, would like to propose a new driveway access to 56 Tuttle Avenue from a Right of Way. Attorney Belardo requested copies of the title insurance policy from both parties at the last meeting in order to research the property in question. He recommended a title search to resolve the issue that would cost $750 that has been paid by Mrs. Panasik. Attorney Belardo will move forward with the title search.
d. Pluckemin Park
Inspection of the property by Code Enforcement and Zoning revealed several violations that are being addressed by the new property manager who has both a financial and timing commitment for the project. The Township Committee will monitor this matter, asking Admin. Sullivan to follow-up with the Zoning Official on the status of the repairs.
18. Public Comments (comments limited to 3 minutes)
19. Township Committee Comments
20. Executive Session
a. Litigation – Dapkins v. Bedminster Township SOM-L-1298-16
b. Litigation – Hamilton Farm Golf Club v. Bedminster Township-Tax Appeal
b. Potential Litigation – Invoice Discrepancy
c. Personnel Discussion – Administration/Fire Prevention/Zoning
21. Return to Open Session
22. Resolutions
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Resolution# 2018-103 Stipulation of Settlement for Hamilton Farm Golf Club
23. Correspondence - none
24. Adjourn