Date and Time
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February 3 2020 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Description
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TOWNSHIP OF BEDMINSTER
REGULAR MEETING
February 3, 2020 – 7 PM
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, 2020
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Minutes
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January 13, 2020 – Regular Township Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm
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January 13, 2020 – Closed Session Meeting at 7:35 pm
5. Permits & Raffles
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On Premise Merchandise Raffle to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey, Inc. on June 22, 2020 at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club.
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On Premise Merchandise Raffle to benefit Parents’ Association of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child at the USET at Hamilton Farm on May 8, 2020 from 7 to 11 pm.
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Off Premise 50/50 Raffle to benefit Parents’ Association of Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child at the USET at Hamilton Farm on May 8, 2020 from 7 to 11 pm.
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Off Premise Merchandise Raffle to benefit The Willow School at Hamilton Farm Golf Club on April 25, 2020 from 6:30 to 11:30 pm.
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Off Premise 50/50 Raffle to benefit Mane Stream, Inc. at Champey Party Barn on May 30, 2020 from 6 pm to 11 pm.
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Social Affair Permit for New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club on May 4, 2020 from 8 am to 7 pm.
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Social Affair Permit for Far Hills Country Day School at Hamilton Farm Golf Club on May 11, 2020 from 10 am to 8 pm.
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Social Affair Permit for Mane Stream, Inc. at Champey Party Barn on May 30, 2020 from 6 pm to 11 pm.
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 question)
10. Introduction of Ordinances
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Ordinance No. 2020-001 authorizes the funding of a 2020 Capital Project for the repaving and reconstruction of River Road West Section 1 and Section 2.
/UserFiles/Servers/Server_10139962/File/Ordinances/2020-001 Capital - River Road West Repaving.pdf
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)
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Resolution #2020-023 authorizing the refund of redemption monies to outside Lien Holder
/2020-023 Tax Lien Redemption B. 59.04 L. 387.pdf
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Resolution #2020-024 authorizing the refund of taxes due to a Somerset County Tax Board Judgement for a 2019 Added Assessment
2020-024 Tax Refund B. 72.02 L. 1302.pdf
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Resolution #2020-025 authorizing the Current Fund transfer of funds in the total amount of $1,400.00
2020-025 Transfer of Funds 2-3-20.doc.pdf
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Resolution #2020-027 authorizing the Mayor and Township Clerk to execute an Inter-local Agreement between the Township of Bedminster and the Clarence Dillon Public Library for maintenance and services to the property and building located at 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster, New Jersey
2020-027 Shared Service Township & Library.doc.pdf
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Resolution #2020-029 establishing the fixed fee rate and treatment cost rate for the annual service charge for the sewer utility in 2020
2020-029 Sewer Rate for 2020.doc.pdf
13. Resolutions
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Resolution #2020-026 approving the participation by the Bedminster Township Police Department in the 1033 Military Surplus Program.
2020-026 Participation of Bedminster PD in the 1033 Military Surplus Program.doc.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
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Short-Term Rentals
Landlord registrations have increased due to this investigation. A copy of correspondence from the Zoning Official to landlords is being provided to the Township Committee regularly. The Fire Prevention Dept. has seen a big increase in landlord registrations: 2019 – 165 new registrations; 2018 – 89 new registrations; 2017 – 62 new registrations
Engine Braking
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Excessive noise complaints from residents near Rt. 206 regarding engine braking has prompted the placement of a portable sign reminding truckers to refrain from engine braking on Rt. 206 at Old Dutch Road from time to time.
Pluckemin Park
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Inspection of the property by Code Enforcement and Zoning revealed several violations that have been settled in court and repairs have been completed. Inspectors are monitoring complaints from the residents.
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JCP&L Outages
JCP&L continues to meet with local representatives regarding the status of the repair projects in Bedminster with priority given to the Hills Development. Representatives from impacted neighborhoods have organized and will keep in contact with JCP&L regarding the repairs.
18. Public Comments (comments limited to 3 minutes)
19. Township Committee Comments
20. Executive Session
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Personnel Matter – Appointment of a Tax Collector
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Personnel Matter – Request for Additional Sick Time
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Contract Negotiation – Potential Shared Services
21. Return to Open Session
22. Resolutions
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Resolution #2020-028 authorizing the appointment of a Tax Collector/Sewer Collector/Tax Search Officer
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Resolution #2020-030 amending Resolution #2019-058 Employee Salaries to appoint a P/T Consultant
23. Adjourn
24. Correspondence
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JCP&L – Petition from JCP&L for Approval of Rate Adjustments Pursuant to the JCP&L Reliability Plus Infrastructure Investment Program – public hearing set for Feb. 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm in Freehold Township Municipal Building
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