TOWNSHIP OF BEDMINSTER
AGENDA MEETING
June 3, 2019 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 7, 2019
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Permits & Raffles
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Raffle License for LifeCamp. Event held at Trump National Golf on August 12, 2019 from 1:00pm – 8:00pm. Off Premise Merchandise
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Raffle License for Beauty Foundation for Women’s Care, Inc. Event held on July 8, 2019 from 10:00am – 10:00pm. On Premise Merchandise
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Social Affair Permit for NJ State Troopers NCO Association Foundation on June 16, 2019 from 9:00am-11:00pm at Trump National Golf Club.
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Fireworks permit application for Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Event held on July 3, 2019 at 9:00pm
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Special Use Permit – Farmers Market Signage, request for an extension of time for the posting of signage from June 1st thru October 26th, 2019
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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
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)
13. Resolutions
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Resolution #2019-064 Recreation Program Fees
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Resolution #2019-065 2019 Camp Bedminster Salaries
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Resolution #2019-066 Authorizing a Correction to Resolution #2019-058
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. As a result, landlord registrations have increased due to this investigation. Correspondence from the Zoning Official to landlords is being provided to the Township Committee.
b. Engine Braking
Excessive noise complaints from engine braking from residents near Rt. 206 has prompted the Township Committee to looking into the requirements for restricted roadways. A portable sign reminding truckers to refrain from engine braking on Rt. 206 has been placed near Old Dutch Road for a period of time.
c. Pluckemin Park
Inspection of the property by Code Enforcement and Zoning revealed several violations that are being addressed by the new property manager. The Township Committee will monitor this matter, asking Admin. Sullivan to follow-up with the Zoning Official and Code Enforcement on the status of the repairs.
d. JCP&L Outages
Thomas Haynes, Customer Service Specialist for JCP&L, attended the March 18th Township Committee meeting to discuss recent power outages impacting Bedminster Township. Members of the public from the Hills Development presented additional concerns that impacted their neighborhoods. Mr. Haynes promised to investigate their concerns and respond with potential solutions. Additional data is being compiled by the residents.
18. Public Comments (comments limited to 3 minutes)
19. Township Committee Comments
20. Executive Session
a. Attorney / Client Privilege - BHHC Discussion of Expiring Controls
b. Contract Negotiation – PBA #366 Contract
21. Return to Open Session
22. Adjourn
23. Correspondence
a. Readington Township – Ordinance Amending Chapter 148 Entitled “Land Development” of the Code of the Township of Readington to Eliminate Cemeteries as a Permitted or Conditional Use. This Ordinance was introduced on May 20, 2019 and a public hearing is scheduled on June 17, 2019.