Customer Service Specialist for JCP&L will be Attending the June 17th Township Committee meeting to further discuss recent power outages impacting Bedminster Township.
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TOWNSHIP OF BEDMINSTER
REGULAR MEETING
June 17, 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
a. May 20, 2019 – Regular Township Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm
b. May 20, 2019 – Closed Session Meeting at 8:30 pm
c. June 3, 2019 – Township Committee Agenda Meeting at 7:00 pm
d. June 3, 2019 – Closed Session Meeting at 7:30 pm
5. Permits & Raffles
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Raffle License for Bedminster Charities Fall Fest. Event held on October 26, 2019 at 5:00pm at River Road Park. Off Premise 50/50
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Social Affair Permit for Bedminster Charities Fall Fest. Event held on October 26, 2019 from 11:00 am - 5:00pm at River Rd Park.
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
a. Ordinance #2019-008 – An Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $5,000.00 for various office equipment for the Police Department. The public hearing for the ordinance is scheduled for July 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
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)
a. Resolution #2019-071 Amending Resolution #2019-058 appointing Steven Dill as Acting Fire Official
2019-071 Amending Resolution #2019-058 Acting Fire Official (Dill).pdf
13. Resolutions
a. Resolution #2019-067 Authorizing the Renewal of Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club liquor license for the period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
2019-067 Renewal of FECC Liquor License.pdf
b. Resolution #2019-068 Authorizing the renewal of Delicious Heights Enterprises Corp. liquor license for the period if July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
2019-068 Renewal of Delicious Heights Liquor License.pdf
c. Resolution #2019-069 Authorizing the renewal of Grateful Spirits, Inc. liquor license for the period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
2019-069 Renewal of Grateful Spirits Liquor License.pdf
d. Resolution #2019-070 Authorizing the renewal of Cold Spring Liquor Corp. liquor license for the period of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020
2019-070 Renewal of Cold Spring Liquor License.pdf
e. Resolution #2019-072 Authorizing the purchase of a 2020 International Dump Truck for Public Works; not to exceed the amount of $136,551
2019-072 Authorizing Purchase of a new dump truck.pdf
f. Resolution #2019-073 Authorizing the hiring of Temporary Employee(s) in the Tax Office to assist with the preparation of tax bills
2019-073 Temporary Employees- Tax Office.pdf
g. Resolution #2019-075 Amending Resolution #2019-065 Camp Bedminster Salaries
2019-075 Camp Bedminster Salaries Amended.pdf
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 Zoning Official and Code Enforcement Official have met with Attorney Belardo to discuss violations.
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. Mr. Haynes promised to investigate their concerns and respond with potential solutions. JCP&L will attend the June 17th meeting to report on the status of the repair projects.
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. Attorney/ Client Privilege- Pluckemin Park
c. Contract Negotiation – PBA #366 Contract
d. Personnel Matters – Appointment of Deputy Zoning Official
21. Return to Open Session
22. Resolution
a. Resolution #2019-074 Appointment of a Deputy Zoning Official
23. Adjourn
24. Correspondence