AGENDA

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
7:00 p.m.
to be held at Senior Center

PUBLIC MEETING TO FOLLOW

                                                                           (Subject to Change)

1.       Meeting Call to order by Mayor Butrico in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6

2.   Roll call by Municipal Clerk

3.   Pledge of Allegiance

4.       Invocation by Councilman Rusnak

5.       PROCLAMATION:      Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

6   Acceptance of Governing Body Minutes –  April 14, 2008 Agenda Meeting

                                                                               April 14, 2008 Executive Meeting

                                                                                April 21, 2008 Public Meeting

                                                                                April 21, 2008 Executive Meeting

                                                                                April 28, 2008  Special Meeting

7.   Public Comments on Agenda Items only.                                                                

8.      ORDINANCES – Introduction

#1794A entitled:  an ordinance amending ordinance 1794 establishing the regulations of the operation of traffic control devices in the Borough of South Plainfield, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as revised January 16, 2008

# 1817 entitled: an ordinance amending ordinance no.1748,  thereby amending the weight restriction on Hamilton Boulevard within the Borough of South Plainfield.

# 1818  entitled:  an ordinance repealing ordinance no. 1749, thereby repealing and eliminating the weight restriction on Belmont Avenue within the Borough of South Plainfield.

# 1819 entitled: an ordinance establishing traffic regulations prohibiting “engine-braking” throughout the Borough of South Plainfield

#1820 entitled:  an ordinance amending ordinance 1461 entitled: “an
       ordinance to amend Chapter 187 of the Code of the Borough of South
       Plainfield” thereby revising the fines related to violations of off street parking
       regulations

9.      RESOLUTIONS

      #08-122:   Authorize the release of a Performance Bond for Block 416, Lot 2

                  (1908 Hamilton Blvd)

      #08-123:   Authorize the release of a Performance Bond for Block 268, Lot 8

                 (203 Randolph Ave)

      #08-124:   Authorize the release of a performance bond for Block 136, Lot 26

                   (1214 & 1216 So. 11^th Street)             

      #08-125:   Approve the block party request from Gary Bodyl for May 18, 2008      

                 from Noon to 9:00pm on Spicer Avenue between Green Street and the

                 dead end.

       #08-126:   Approve request from the NJ State Elks Association to waive local

                  fees for planned fireworks display at their Carnival in Veteran’s Park,

                  May 24, 2008.

        #08-127:    Amend Resolution 08-081 for the purpose of correcting the street

                  name from Trista Way to “Trista’s Way”

        #08-128:    Approve a Ch. 159 Budget Amendment to include a $28,132.55 grant

                  from the NJ DEP for the 2008 Clean Communities Grant

        #08-129:   Appoint Dawn DaPonte to the position of Deputy Court Administrator,

                 effective May 13, 2008 at an annual salary of $40,000.00

        #08-130:    Authorize the Borough Appraiser to perform market analysis of Block

                 263, Lot 3 (114 Lakeview Ave)

        #08-131:    Authorization  to waive the Fire Permit fees, in the amount of $42.00,

                  associated with the South Plainfield Recreation Department’s

                  Comedy Night which was held at So Plainfield PAL on May 3, 2008.

         #08-132:    Add a vehicle to the 2008 limousine license for Amanie Limousine

         #08-133:    Grant encroachment of drainage easement, Block 254.04, Lot 4

       (15 Babes Drive)

         #08-134:    Authorize purchase of one (1) 2008 Dodge Charger Police Vehicle as

                 specified in State contract # A67129 from available funds allocated in

                 budget account 7-01-25-240-001-301

         #08-135:    Authorize Maintenance Agreement with NICE CRS Solutions for

                  communications equipment and software in Dispatch Center

         #08-136:    Authorize the hiring of seasonal employees for the Recreation

                 Department for the period of May 15 to September 2, 2008 as per the

                 attached list at salaries commensurate with the current salary ordinance.

         #08-137:  Authorization to allow the continued maintenance of an existing

                 shed in the rear of the residential property Block 222, Lot 46

                 (Evergreen Lane) which is located on a municipal storm water

                 easement

         #08-138:    Authorize appropriation transfers in the amount of $200,000 for the

                 Current Fund in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58

         #08-139:    Authorize a Statement of Support calling for the continued full service

                  operation of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center

         #08-140:    Authorize the Municipal Clerk to issue 2007-2008 liquor licenses to          

                  licensees that have met all State and Borough requirements and have

                  paid all appropriate fees.

         #08-141:    Authorization to allow the continued maintenance of an existing

                 shed in the rear of the residential property Block 222, Lot 46

                 (222 Woolworth Ave) which is located on  municipal drainage easement

         #08-142:    Authorize purchase of 4 Xplore Dual Mode Rugged 1X104 laptops for

                 Fire Prevention from Triangle Communications, LLC, State Contract

                 # A53763, for a total cost of $19,410.00.  Purchase is from Fire Trust

                 Account # T13-56-860-014-801.

          #08-143:   Fill the vacancy on the Truck Bypass Ad Hoc Committee

          #08-HCDBG2 -  Authorize a re-allocation of $5000 of HCDBG funds from the

                          Director of Office on Aging salary to construction of ADA

                          accessible sidewalks  

9. RESOLUTIONS – Executive Session

     Exec 512 -  Authorize the entering into Executive Session in accordance with

                        the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231 for the following

                          items:             Contract:    Rio Street

                                    Personnel:  Police  

CORRESPONDENCE: Discussion Items (may require action)

1-      Edison Wetlands – Request to adopt resolution urging Middlesex County to purchase Adams Farm and Quincy Place Asso. Properties as part of Open Space preservation program

CORRESPONDENCE:

1-      Environmental Commission Minutes – Jan.9, Feb.13, and Mar.12, 2008

2-      NJ DOT – Re: Ord #1809, Hancock St. Parking restriction

3-      Business Advisory Group – March minutes

4-      Board of Adjustment – March 13, 27, 2008 minutes

5-      J. Sordillo -  Janus vs Borough of South Plainfield

6-      Joynes – Road repair on West 8^th Street ( first requested 2007 )

7-      Traffic Safety Advisory Commission – March Minutes

8-      Environmental Report – March  & April 2008

9-      Kerry Brown to BAG; re: Awning in HDD zone

10- Piscataway Township – Zoning Ordinance amendments

11- NJ DEP – Bright Horizons at Southfield, Block 528.01, Lot 45.08

   (No further action determination on remediation)

12- Library Board –April 8, 2008 Minutes

13- Code Enforcement monthly report

14- Planning Board – April 8 and April 22, 2008 minutes

15-  John Csizmar – Letter commending Police Dept. action at house fire

PAYMENT OF BILLS (will be provided for the Public Meeting)

           Current Fund Reserve - $

Sewer Utility Reserve - $

Pool Utility Reserve - $

            Current Fund - $502,861.33 

Sewer Utility Operating Fund - $2,518.75 

            Pool Utility Operating Fund – $

General Capital - $216,723.15 

Sewer Utility Capital Fund - $

            Grant Fund - $5,705.32 

Dog Trust -$

            Treasurers Trust - $23,258.00 

            Recreation Trust - $11,296.97 

Pool Capital - $825.16

       TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS - $763,188.68 

14.   REPORTS

15.   PUBLIC COMMENTS

16.    ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION   

17.    ADJOURNMENT