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TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP- TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MINUTES

APRIL 25, 2006 AGENDA/REGULAR SESSION (click on the page number to go directly to that page)

CALL TO ORDER.................................................................................................................. 4 ROLL CALL ............................................................................................................................ 4 AMEND AGENDA ................................................................................................................. 4 POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY ........................................................................................ 4 REPORTS ............................................................................................................................... 6 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE/STAFF COMMENTS ............................................................. 6 MINUTES................................................................................................................................. 6

04/11/06 REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION I ....................................................... 6 04/11/06 REGULAR MEETING OPEN SESSION................................................................... 6

CORRESPONDENCE........................................................................................................... 6 PUBLIC COMMENT .............................................................................................................. 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS..................................................................................................... 7

ORDINANCE #1856 - ACCEPTING A WETLANDS CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON BLOCK 133, LOT 9.02 FROM W. CHRISTIAN GABRIELSEN II AND LENA M. GABRIELSEN TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS PUBLIC HEARING........................................................................ 7 ORDINANCE #1865 - ACCEPTING A ROADWAY DEDICATION ON BLOCK 171, LOT 3, FROM THE UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS PUBLIC HEARING................................................................................................................................ 7 ORDINANCE #1866 - ACCEPTING A SIGHT EASEMENT ON BLOCK 111, LOT 3.01, FROM FAIRMOUNT EAST INVESTMENTS, LLC AND WALTER AND MARJORIE SCHULTZ TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS PUBLIC HEARING........................................................................ 7 ORDINANCE #1867 - ACCEPTING A WETLANDS CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON BLOCK 118.06, LOT 31, FROM JOHN R. GROOT AND MARGARET W. GROOT TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS PUBLIC HEARING .............................................................................................. 8 ORDINANCE #1868 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF UNIMPROVED PAPER STREET KNOWN AS NORTH ALWARD AVE. ADJACENT TO BLOCK 45, LOT 5, ON THE TAX MAP, SHEET NO. 7, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS PUBLIC HEARING ..................................... 8 PLANNING BOARD REPORT.................................................................................................... 8 ORDINANCE #1869 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, LAND DEVELOPMENT, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21-11 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES PUBLIC HEARING............................................................................................................................................... 8 PLANNING BOARD REPORT.................................................................................................... 8

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP- TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

MINUTES

APRIL 25, 2006 AGENDA/REGULAR SESSION

(click on the page number to go directly to that page)

4CALL TO ORDER

4ROLL CALL

4AMEND AGENDA

4POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY

6REPORTS

6TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE/STAFF COMMENTS

6MINUTES

604/11/06 Regular Meeting Executive Session I

604/11/06 Regular Meeting Open Session

6CORRESPONDENCE

6PUBLIC COMMENT

7UNFINISHED BUSINESS

7Ordinance #1856 - Accepting a Wetlands Conservation Easement on Block 133, Lot 9.02 from W. Christian Gabrielsen II and Lena M. Gabrielsen to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing

7Ordinance #1865 - Accepting a Roadway Dedication on Block 171, Lot 3, from the United States Golf Association to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing

7Ordinance #1866 - Accepting a Sight Easement on Block 111, Lot 3.01, from Fairmount East Investments, LLC and Walter and Marjorie Schultz to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing

8Ordinance #1867 - Accepting a Wetlands Conservation Easement on Block 118.06, Lot 31, from John R. Groot and Margaret W. Groot to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing

8Ordinance #1868 - An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Unimproved Paper Street Known as North Alward Ave. Adjacent to Block 45, Lot 5, on the Tax Map, Sheet No. 7, of The Township of Bernards Public Hearing

8Planning Board Report

8Ordinance #1869 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 21, Land Development, Article 4, Section 21-11 Nonconforming Uses and Structures Public Hearing


8Ordinance #1870 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, Amending, Revising and Supplementing the Code of the Township of Bernards, Chapter 21, Revised Land Use Ordinances, Regarding Natural Resource Limitations & Capabilities Regulations and the Calculation of Maximum Permitted Lot Yield and Minimum Improvable Lot Areas Public Hearing


8PB Planners Report

8Assistant Planners Analysis

9Ordinance #1873 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards Appropriating $2,873,650.00 for Various Capital Improvements Public Hearing

9Ordinance #1874 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards Amending Chapter 2 Administration, by Adding a New Subsection 33, Entitled Travelers Information Radio Station Public Hearing

9NEW BUSINESS

9Consent Agenda

10Resolution #060217 - Approval of Bill List Dated 04/25/2006

13Resolution #060204 - Acceptance of NJDEP Clean Communities Program Entitlement, and Insertion of Revenue Item into the 2006 Budget NJDEP Clean Communities Program - $25,579.90

14Resolution #060214 - Commendation on Attaining Eagle Scout Designation Landon Zimmerman

14Resolution #060215 - Deferred Loan Agreement, Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 05-001, Block 178.01; Lot 21.228

15Resolution #060219 - Urging Opposition to S-278, Proposing to Decrease the Size of Drug-Free School Zones

15Resolution #060220 Rescheduling the Public Hearing Date for Verizons Application for Municipal Consent to Construct and Operate a Cable Television System in Bernards Township

16Resolution #060221 - Approval of Special Event Permit Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon April 30, 2006

16Resolution #060222 - Approval of Special Event Permit Womens Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital for Mansions in May April 29, 2006 through May 31, 2006

17Resolution #060223 - Approval of Special Event Permit Bonnie Brae, Scottish Festival June 3, 2006

17Resolution #060224 - Authorizing Submission of Grant Proposal to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for an Historic Preservation Grant to be Used to Conduct an Archaeological Survey Project at the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead and to Install Temporary Roll Roofing on the Cow Shed

18Resolution #060225 - Authorizing Subordination Agreements Between Bernards Township and Eastern American Mortgage Company For an Affordable Housing Unit, Located on Block 69, Lot 2, 4 Lee Place, Basking Ridge, NJ

18Resolution #060226 - Deferred Loan Agreement Modification Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 04-002, Block 25; Lot 3

19Resolution #060227 - Insertion of Revenue Item Into 2006 Budget NJ Office of Information Technology Enhanced 9-1-1 General Assistance Grant - $32,823.00

20Resolution #060228 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Coopergate Farms

20Resolution #060229 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Fox Meadows

21Resolution #060232 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills Patriots Ridge, Phase 1

21Resolution #060233 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 2

22Resolution #060234 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 3

22Resolution #060235 - Authorization for Tax Refund(s)

Resolution #060236 - Raffle Approval - PTO Oak St. School ID #37-5-27343, #RA:713 Premise FORMDROPDOWN

22

23Resolution #060237 - Rejection of Bids, Electrical Services

23Resolution #060238 - Approval to Accept Donation of Funds from The Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association Received from Somerset County Crime Stoppers, and is Being Distributed to each Police Agency in Somerset County to Purchase Equipment

24Resolution #060188 - Authorization for a Fireworks Display New Jersey National Golf Club July 2, 2006

Resolution #060211 - Appointment to Membership in Township of Bernards Volunteer Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary, Ajit Manohar24

25Recommendation for Township Committee Action

25Ordinance #1871 - An Ordinance of Bernards Township in Somerset County, State of New Jersey Amending Section 21-31.3 Concerning Noise Introduction

26Recommendation for Township Committee Action

26Ordinance #1875 - An Ordinance to Amend Salary Ordinance #1832 Revising Salary Ranges for Certain Positions - Introduction

27Resolution #060218 - Rescinding Resolution #030435 Acceptance of 2003 Open Space Partnership Grant from Somerset County for Block 190, Lot 28 (Mountain Park), Formerly Known as the Pizzo Property in the Amount of $100,000

27ADJOURNMENT

CALL TO ORDER

The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those assembled saluted the flag and the mayor read the open public meetings statement in accordance with the law.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Carpenter, Chaudry, Pavlini, Malay

Absent:

Kelly

Also Present:

Administrator Waldron, Attorney Belardo, Municipal Clerk Szabo

AMEND AGENDA

Motion by Carpenter, second by Chaudry, and unanimously agreed to table Ordinances #1869 and #1870 to 5/9/06.

POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY

Police Chief Kumpf presented awards to the following persons:

Large Individual Arrest Totals for 2005

Ofc Alex McKnight Excellent Police Service Medal 79 Arrests

Ofc Michael Shimsky Honorable Police Service Medal 46 Arrests

Ofc Eric Geleta Honorable Police Service Medal -39 Arrests

Ofc Rich Roche Honorable Police Service Medal 47 Arrests

Ofc Mike Sweeney Honorable Police Service Medal 38 Arrests

Ofc Ray Gizienski- Honorable Police Service Medal 58 Arrests

Ofc Ray Gizienski Honorable Police Service Medal Drug Arrest that cultivated Informant that led to breakup of marijuana distribution network in Morris County with 15 arrests, seizure of 1.75 lbs of marijuana, paraphernalia

Judy OConnell Official Letter of Commendation work and input into Departments 5-Year Plan.

Ofcs Scott Ward & William Seiple Excellent Police Service Medal Arrest of two out-of-state drug offenders, seizure of 146 grams of marijuana, 63 grams of cocaine, almost $1,000 cash.

Det Michael Voorhees Excellent Police Service Medal Off-duty initiated investigation into child sexual predator at Pleasant Valley Park.

Ofc Michael Sweeney Excellent Police Service Medal Professionalism and adherence to state guidelines and safety issues in three motor vehicle pursuits in 2004 that generated 6 arrests.

Sgt William Brown Honorable Police Service Medal Performance during Bernardsville Kidnapping, overall supervision, and personal recovery of victims vehicle.

Sgt William Brown Meritorious Police Service Medal Performance during fatal car crash by attempting to save driver from burning vehicle.

Ofc Eric Geleta Gallantry Star Service Medal Arrest of violent individual responsible for arson in Cedars after being physically attacked.

Ofc Alex McKnight Excellent Police Service Medal Arrest of four individuals on drug charges and recovery of 50 bags of heroin, 19 vials of cocaine, and paraphernalia.

Senior Dispatcher Debra Mahon Meritorious Service Medal Performance during upgrade of Communications hardware, radios, and software related to Dispatch merger between Bernards Township and Long Hill Township PDs.

Ofc Glen Amerman Childbirth Stork Award birth of baby on Coppergate Drive on October 31, 2005.

Dispatcher Mike Mastro (BT) and Dispatcher Mike Smith (Long Hill PD NOT ABLE TO ATTEND) Meritorious Police Service Medal for dispatching and coordinating of resources during busy time period for a baby delivery call.

Ofcs Christopher Hurst and John Neiman Childbirth Stork Award birth of baby on Dyckman Place on December 22, 2005.

Lt Edward Byrnes, Det Jon Burger and Det Sgt Sean Brown (Long Hill PD) Honorable Police Service Medal Performance during the Robbery (Martinsville Road February 2006) investigation, recovery of stolen items, and charging of suspect.

Fatal Condo Fire on Monarch Circle in January 2006:

Sgt Josh Fowler, Ofcs Max Sidoli, Scott Ward, Christopher Hurst, Bill Seiple, and Tracy Alexander (UNABLE TO ATTEND) Unit Citation Efforts to rescue victim and evacuate surrounding units.

Ofc Matt Newschwander (Long Hill PD) Meritorious Police Service Medal Assisting Bernards Township officers in attempting to rescue victim and in evacuating surrounding units. He responded on his own after hearing call on radio.

Chief Marc Friedman and the Liberty Corner Fire Company Unit Citation for their actions in containing fire, attempting rescue of victim, and preserving scene for subsequent police arson investigation.

Office of Emergency Management Operation, performance, and dedication on daily basis as well as during the numerous calls for service. Enthusiastic service by all members.

Lt Dennis Sakos (retired) Coordinator of OEM Chiefs Award for his overall supervision and administration of the unit.

Ofc Michael Shimsky (Deputy Coordinator) and Ofc Christopher Hurst (Assistant Deputy Coordinator) Unit Citation for their tireless assistance to Lt Sakos and dedication to the Department on this additional level.

CPR/Defibrillator Lifesaving Incident at Ridge High School involving a teacher collapsing at their Open House on September 22, 2005. Citizen and police actions to actively revive and save the life of the teacher.

Ofcs Michael Shimsky, Timothy King, and John Neiman Lifesaving Police Service Medal and the American Heart Associations Heartsaver Award Actions as primary responding officers.

Sgt Josh Fowler and Ofcs Eric Geleta and Michael Sweeney Official Letter of Commendation Actions as backup officers.

Citizens: Lou Carlucci, Youngsook Choi-Coburn, Ken Coburn, Marc Roelke, and Pamela Damen-VonBargen (UNABLE TO ATTEND) the American Heart Associations Heartsaver Award actions as the first citizens on scene to render active aid to the victim.

REPORTS

None.

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE/STAFF COMMENTS

Committee members and staff reported on their recent activities.

MINUTES

04/11/06 Regular Meeting Executive Session I

By unanimous consent, these minutes were approved for content only.

04/11/06 Regular Meeting Open Session

By unanimous consent, these minutes were approved for content and release.

CORRESPONDENCE

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chaudry McCormick, Elizabeth Street, commented about the school board election.

John Crane, Decker Street, commented on the future use of the former Crane Farmhouse on S. Maple Avenue, and Ordinance #1870.

Douglas Wicks, Fawn Lane, commented on Ordinance #1870.

Debbie Evans, Galloping Hill Road, commented on Ordinances #1869 and #1870.

Eric Nahm, Douglas Road, commented on Ordinances #1870

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Ordinance #1856 - Accepting a Wetlands Conservation Easement on Block 133, Lot 9.02 from W. Christian Gabrielsen II and Lena M. Gabrielsen to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing

The clerk read the ordinance by title and the mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.

Motion by Pavlini, second by Chaudry, that Ordinance #1856 be adopted and advertised as required by law.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1865 - Accepting a Roadway Dedication on Block 171, Lot 3, from the United States Golf Association to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing


Motion by Carpenter, second by Pavlini, that Ordinance #1865 be adopted and advertised as required by law.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1866 - Accepting a Sight Easement on Block 111, Lot 3.01, from Fairmount East Investments, LLC and Walter and Marjorie Schultz to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing


Motion by Chaudry, second by Carpenter, that Ordinance #1866 be adopted and advertised as required by law.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1867 - Accepting a Wetlands Conservation Easement on Block 118.06, Lot 31, from John R. Groot and Margaret W. Groot to the Township of Bernards Public Hearing



Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1868 - An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Unimproved Paper Street Known as North Alward Ave. Adjacent to Block 45, Lot 5, on the Tax Map, Sheet No. 7, of The Township of Bernards Public Hearing

Planning Board Report

The clerk read the ordinance by title, the committee acknowledged the Planning Boards report supporting the ordinance, and the mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.


Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1869 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 21, Land Development, Article 4, Section 21-11 Nonconforming Uses and Structures Public Hearing


The ordinance was tabled earlier in the meeting to 5/9/06.

Ordinance #1870 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, Amending, Revising and Supplementing the Code of the Township of Bernards, Chapter 21, Revised Land Use Ordinances, Regarding Natural Resource Limitations & Capabilities Regulations and the Calculation of Maximum Permitted Lot Yield and Minimum Improvable Lot Areas Public Hearing


HYPERLINK "http://www.bernards.org/File1/TownshipOrdinances/2006/1870PlannerReport.doc"

PB Planners Report

HYPERLINK "http://www.bernards.org/File1/TownshipOrdinances/2006/1870AstPlanAnalysis.doc"

Assistant Planners Analysis

The ordinance was tabled earlier in the meeting to 5/9/06.

Ordinance #1873 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards Appropriating $2,873,650.00 for Various Capital Improvements Public Hearing



Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

Ordinance #1874 - An Ordinance of the Township of Bernards Amending Chapter 2 Administration, by Adding a New Subsection 33, Entitled Travelers Information Radio Station Public Hearing



Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Consent Agenda

The items listed within the consent agenda portion of the meeting have been referred to the Township Committee for reading and study, a copy placed on the bulletin board of the meeting room and are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Township Committee with no separate discussion. If separate discussion is required, the item may be removed from the agenda by township committee action and placed on the regular agenda under new business.

Motion by Carpenter, second by Chaudry, to remove Resolution #060188 from the consent agenda, to table Resolutions #060230 and #060231 to 5/9/06, and to approve the remaining items.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

**Begin Consent Agenda**

Resolution #060217 - Approval of Bill List Dated 04/25/2006

BE IT RESOLVED, that the bill list dated 04/25/06 be audited, and if found correct be paid.

04/25/06 TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS Page No: 1

11:50:32 Check Register By Check Date

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Range of Checking Accts: CASH - CHECKING to CASH - CHECKING Range of Check Dates: 04/25/06 to 04/25/06

Report Type: All Checks Report Format: Super Condensed Check Type: Computer & Manual

========================================================================================================== Check # Check Date Vendor Amount Paid Reconciled/Void Ref Number

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CASH - CHECKING

57395 04/25/06 Alignment Check VOID

57396 04/25/06 75013 MT. AIRY ASSOCIATES, LLC 1,307.45 814

57397 04/25/06 90018 BYRNES, EDWARD 157.91 814

57398 04/25/06 90047 GREEN, JONATHAN 210.94 814

57399 04/25/06 90076 MAHON, DEBRA L. 116.59 814

57400 04/25/06 90085 MCARTHUR, LINDA 200.00 814

57401 04/25/06 90141 WRIGHT, PETER 59.63 814

57402 04/25/06 90145 ANTHONY, JAMES 111.75 814

57403 04/25/06 90240 STORK, ELLEN C. 24.11 814

57404 04/25/06 90241 D'ORAZIO, ANTONETTE K 286.06 814

57405 04/25/06 90244 CHOIE, KAREN 9.35 814

57406 04/25/06 90341 VOGEL, DEIRDRE 48.07 814

57407 04/25/06 A0005 OHLIN SALES, INC. D/B/A 60.80 814

57408 04/25/06 A0011 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 66.60 814

57409 04/25/06 A0029 UNIVERSAL SUPPLY GROUP, INC. 53.84 814

57410 04/25/06 A0126 AFLAC NEW YORK 977.04 814

57411 04/25/06 A0168 ALLIED OIL COMPANY, LLC 14,636.57 814

57412 04/25/06 A0234 ABLE PLUMBING 8,680.00 814

57413 04/25/06 A0312 AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 500.00 814

57414 04/25/06 A0327 ACCURINT 122.50 814

57415 04/25/06 A0338 AFLAC 1,841.12 814

57416 04/25/06 A0367 ALL TYPE, INC 63.84 814

57417 04/25/06 A0398 ABSOLUTEHIRE 425.00 814

57418 04/25/06 A0404 APRUZZESE,MCDERMOTT, ET AL 1,770.50 814

57419 04/25/06 B0003 BAKERS AUTO PARTS, INC. 197.15 814

57420 04/25/06 B0010 BITAR ESQ., THOMAS J. 5,815.54 814

57421 04/25/06 B0015 BRODART COMPANY 191.73 814

57422 04/25/06 B0019 SSG-BARCO, INC. 1,835.58 814

57423 04/25/06 B0025 BERNARDS TOWNSHIP CAPITAL FUND 2,978,650.00 814

57424 04/25/06 B0026 BERNARDS TOWNSHIP CURRENT 13,002.95 814

57425 04/25/06 B0029 BERNARDS TWP BD OF EDUCATION 4,838,762.16 814

57426 04/25/06 B0031 BERNARDSVILLE PRINT CENTER 929.36 814

57427 04/25/06 B0034 BERNARDS TOWNSHIP PAYROLL ACCT 472,750.05 814

57428 04/25/06 B0050 BERNARDSVILLE ONE HOUR PHOTO 64.49 814

57429 04/25/06 B0082 BINDER MACHINERY COMPANY 160.40 814

57430 04/25/06 B0141 BOLLINGER INSURANCE 11,109.00 814

57431 04/25/06 B0198 BOUND BROOK FORD 1,813.85 814

57432 04/25/06 B0203 DIFRANCESCO, BATEMAN, COLEY, 17,118.01 814

57433 04/25/06 B0320 BRIDGEWATER SPORTS ARENA 100.00 814

57434 04/25/06 B0386 BWI 264.03 814

57435 04/25/06 B0461 BAURKOT, DANIEL 135.00 814

57436 04/25/06 C0008 CHILDREN'S PRESS 359.82 814

57437 04/25/06 C0012 CLARK TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 173.53 814

57438 04/25/06 C0028 CY DRAKE LOCKSMITHS,INC. 82.23 814

57439 04/25/06 C0058 CORIGLIANO MOTOR SERVICE INC. 257.66 814

57440 04/25/06 C0068 CENOGENICS CORPORATION 197.45 814

57441 04/25/06 C0087 CORFACTS PUBLISHING 491.00 814

57442 04/25/06 C0127 CHILD'S WORLD INC 856.70 814

57443 04/25/06 C0189 CANGIANO, SALVATORE 205.00 814

57444 04/25/06 C0192 COUNTRYSIDE PAINT & WALLCOVER 48.96 814

57445 04/25/06 C0340 FORD WORLD, LLC 111,681.16 814

57446 04/25/06 C0395 CARBONETTI CO 2,000.00 814

57447 04/25/06 D0004 DELTA PRODUCTS CO. 160.07 814

57448 04/25/06 D0009 DOMB LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL 556.26 814

57449 04/25/06 D0013 DUN & BRADSTREET 659.50 814

57450 04/25/06 D0017 DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY 74,400.00 814

57451 04/25/06 D0033 DEMCO 555.83 814

57452 04/25/06 D0036 DIRECT SAFETY COMPANY 72.71 814

57453 04/25/06 D0040 DORELL & SONS, INC. 165.00 814

57454 04/25/06 D0310 DATA NETWORK SOLUTIONS 700.00 814

57455 04/25/06 D0333 DAVIDSON, TRACEY 340.00 814

57456 04/25/06 E0005 CULLIGAN 287.00 814

57457 04/25/06 E0007 ENGINEERING PETTY CASH 80.00 814

57458 04/25/06 E0185 EDWARDS TIRE COMPANY 4,354.40 814

57459 04/25/06 E0192 EAGLE TRUCK SERVICE 24.99 814

57460 04/25/06 F0001 FEDEX 22.33 814

57461 04/25/06 F0003 FOLEY, INCORPORATED 314.00 814

57462 04/25/06 F0041 FREIHEITER, JOHN S. 345.00 814

57463 04/25/06 F0125 FURMAN FEINER ADVERTISING 1,235.71 814

57464 04/25/06 F0158 FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE 3,884.70 814

57465 04/25/06 F0196 GANDER, JENNIFER 115.70 814

57466 04/25/06 F0226 FALTAS, TERRI 80.00 814

57467 04/25/06 F0227 FALVO, LESLEY 25.00 814

57468 04/25/06 G0004 GALLS, INC. 85.00 814

57469 04/25/06 G0005 GANN LAW BOOKS 115.00 814

57470 04/25/06 G0008 GAYLORD BROTHERS INC. 757.41 814

57471 04/25/06 G0066 GRAINGER INC 469.20 814

57472 04/25/06 G0098 JCP&L 177.13 814

57473 04/25/06 G0267 GARDEN STATE VINYL DESIGNS 450.00 814

57474 04/25/06 G0303 GIBERNA, NICK & DEBBIE 700.00 814

57475 04/25/06 G0333 GUS & BUCKYS BEDMINSTER WASH 151.05 814

57476 04/25/06 G0356 GREENSCAPES 7,496.75 814

57477 04/25/06 H0029 HUMPHREYS, A. 318.00 814

57478 04/25/06 H0108 HIGHLANDS REGIONAL LIB COOP 30.00 814

57479 04/25/06 H0166 HISTORIC BUILDING ARCHITECTS 27,711.38 814

57480 04/25/06 H0181 HOUSER WELDING SUPPLY 201.90 814

57481 04/25/06 J0001 JK OFFICE MACHINES,INC. 132.00 814

57482 04/25/06 J0002 JAEGER LUMBER 400.12 814

57483 04/25/06 J0007 AIRGAS, INC. 180.79 814

57484 04/25/06 J0052 J.H. REID ON-SITE RECYCLING 2,730.00 814

57485 04/25/06 J0080 JANSEN, BUCCO, DEBONA & SEMRAU 574.00 814

57486 04/25/06 K0133 KOENIG, STUART R., ESQ. 562.50 814

57487 04/25/06 K1065 K & J LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT,INC 7,624.38 814

57488 04/25/06 L0005 LIBRARY PETTY CASH 24.00 814

57489 04/25/06 L0020 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 446.99 814

57490 04/25/06 L0197 L.P. STATILE, INC. 1,875.00 814

57491 04/25/06 L0201 LEXISNEXIS 1,837.23 814

57492 04/25/06 L0251 LEGAL BRIEFINGS - FIRE CHIEFS 99.00 814

57493 04/25/06 M0091 M.C.A.A. OF NJ-SPRING CONF. 85.00 814

57494 04/25/06 M0279 MITZNER, SCOTT C. 1,029.17 814

57495 04/25/06 M0342 MORTON'S MARKETING RESOURCES 1,767.95 814

57496 04/25/06 M0397 MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK 100.00 814

57497 04/25/06 M0465 MOORE WALLACE NORTH AMERICA 266.32 814

57498 04/25/06 M0498 MP OVERHEAD DOORS 190.00 814

57499 04/25/06 M0520 MASTER GLASS 485.00 814

57500 04/25/06 M0522 MID-MINNESOTA WIRE 5,382.00 814

57501 04/25/06 M0529 MCCARTHY, JOE 90.00 814

57502 04/25/06 M0534 MURRAY, MARGARET 340.00 814

57503 04/25/06 N0006 NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER CO. 79.38 814

57504 04/25/06 N0035 NEW JERSEY PLANNING OFFICIALS 508.00 814

57505 04/25/06 N0064 NEW JERSEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 65.00 814

57506 04/25/06 N0118 NATURE'S CHOICE CORPORATION 1,029.40 814

57507 04/25/06 N0207 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 1,217.27 814

57508 04/25/06 N0233 NAT'L LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER 3,150.00 814

57509 04/25/06 N0267 NJ STATE LEAGUE/MUNICIPALITIES 90.00 814

57510 04/25/06 O0046 OCS PRINTING 748.00 814

57511 04/25/06 O0061 O2 SPORTS 1,176.00 814

57512 04/25/06 P0014 PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC. & GAS CO 291.02 814

57513 04/25/06 P0380 POWERCO, INC. 14.58 814

57514 04/25/06 P0414 PEACH BROTHERS, INC. 300.00 814

57515 04/25/06 Q0002 CINTAS CORP. - #101 132.75 814

57516 04/25/06 Q0005 QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE CO. 705.93 814

57517 04/25/06 R0003 RAY'S SPORT SHOP, INC. 91.60 814

57518 04/25/06 R0004 RECORDED BOOKS INC. 233.39 814

57519 04/25/06 R0005 RECORDER PUBLISHING COMPANY 495.99 814

57520 04/25/06 R0006 RECREATION PETTY CASH 42.69 814

57521 04/25/06 R0009 REGENT BOOK COMPANY INC. 35.81 814

57522 04/25/06 R0010 REIDER ASSOCIATES 1,870.00 814

57523 04/25/06 R0019 RECREONICS, INC. 803.26 814

57524 04/25/06 R0025 RIDGE RESTAURANT 392.70 814

57525 04/25/06 R0050 ROTO-ROOTER 155.00 814

57526 04/25/06 R0071 RENDA ROADS, INC. 49,789.36 814

57527 04/25/06 R0238 RUTGERS CAIT-LTAP 60.00 814

57528 04/25/06 R0257 RARITAN VALLEY DISPOSAL SER CO 1,418.27 814

57529 04/25/06 R0304 RANDOM HOUSE, INC. 70.80 814

57538 04/25/06 Alignment Check VOID

57539 04/25/06 R0308 ROUTE 23 AUTO MALL 72,325.00 815

57540 04/25/06 R0313 READ AUTO PARTS 47.88 815

57541 04/25/06 R0335 RUNAWAY RAPIDS WATERPARK 300.00 815

57542 04/25/06 S0009 SEELY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO. 3,394.40 815

57543 04/25/06 S0016 STORR TRACTOR COMPANY 689.23 815

57544 04/25/06 S0021 S & S WORLDWIDE, INC. 298.58 815

57545 04/25/06 S0036 SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMM. 300.00 815

57546 04/25/06 S0062 STAR LEDGER 172.50 815

57547 04/25/06 S0066 SOMERSET HILLS FLORIST 66.00 815

57548 04/25/06 S0103 SOMERSET GRAIN FEED & SUPPLY 251.80 815

57549 04/25/06 S0202 SUBURBAN PROPANE 448.12 815

57550 04/25/06 S0374 SOMERSET PATRIOTS BASEBALL 281.25 815

57551 04/25/06 S0415 SPORTWORLD 4,135.85 815

57552 04/25/06 S0443 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 132.36 815

57553 04/25/06 S0478 SCIENTIFIC BOILER WATER 128.00 815

57554 04/25/06 S0628 STATE OF NEW JERSEY-HB 128,703.14 815

57555 04/25/06 S0635 SARNIE, RICHARD 350.00 815

57556 04/25/06 S0636 SAMUELS, KERI AND MARK 197.50 815

57557 04/25/06 S0637 SILEO, BARBARA 340.00 815

57558 04/25/06 S0639 SHAH, SHILPA 175.00 815

57559 04/25/06 T0066 THOMSON 1,347.25 815

57560 04/25/06 T0074 TREASURER - STATE OF N.J. 375.00 815

57561 04/25/06 T0101 TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS 30.00 815

57562 04/25/06 T0104 TOLL BROTHERS, INC. 3.04 815

57563 04/25/06 T0116 THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROUP 418.50 815

57564 04/25/06 T0154 TILCON NEW YORK, INC. 4,376.67 815

57565 04/25/06 T0221 THOMSON WEST 101.75 815

57566 04/25/06 T0236 TOTAL FIRE GROUP 11,927.82 815

57567 04/25/06 T0260 THE SIGN CENTER CORP 213.60 815

57568 04/25/06 T0273 TREASURER-STATE OF NEW JERSEY 75.00 815

57569 04/25/06 U0032 USI, INC. 150.73 815

57570 04/25/06 U0040 URUCORP MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR 2,963.00 815

57571 04/25/06 U0067 UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC. 21.36 815

57572 04/25/06 U0075 USA INTERN, LLC 150.00 815

57573 04/25/06 V0009 VNA COMMUNITY CARE, INC. 5,631.50 815

57574 04/25/06 V0020 VILLAGE OFFICE SUPPLY 2,587.79 815

57575 04/25/06 V0037 VILLAGE SUPERMARKET, INC. 97.03 815

57576 04/25/06 V0054 VAL-PAK OF MID-JERSEY, INC. 1,365.00 815

57577 04/25/06 V0056 VERIZON WIRELESS 598.39 815

57578 04/25/06 V0058 VERIZON 430.65 815

57579 04/25/06 W0014 WARNOCK FLEET 4,454.80 815

57580 04/25/06 W0016 WARRENVILLE TRUE VALUE 835.78 815

57581 04/25/06 W0038 WICKS, DOUGLAS 31.60 815

57582 04/25/06 W0078 WORK 'N WEAR STORE 135.00 815

57583 04/25/06 W0089 TIMMERMAN EQUIPMENT CO. 792.61 815

57584 04/25/06 W0132 WINTER EQUIPMENT CO, INC. 274.25 815

57585 04/25/06 W0228 WINDING PATH YOGA 150.00 815

57586 04/25/06 Y0011 YORK FENCE CONSTRUCTION CO,INC 8,887.50 815

Total Checks: 184 Total Void Checks: 2 Total Amount Void: 0.00 Total Amount Paid: 8,970,373.38

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Total Checks: 184 Total Void Checks: 2 Total Amount Void: 0.00 Total Amount Paid: 8,970,373.38

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Fund Description Fund No. Fund Total

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CURRENT FUND 5-01 10,812.61

CURRENT FUND 6-01 8,649,568.87

DOG FUND 6-12 163.27

TRUST FUNDS 6-13 19,400.94

GOLF COURSE UTILITY 6-26 7,950.36

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Year Total: 8,677,083.44

CAPITAL FUND C-04 280,222.49

GRANT FUND G-02 2,254.84

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Total Of All Funds: 8,970,373.38

Resolution #060204 - Acceptance of NJDEP Clean Communities Program Entitlement, and Insertion of Revenue Item into the 2006 Budget NJDEP Clean Communities Program - $25,579.90

WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal amount, and

WHEREAS, the Township will receive $25,579.90 from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the purpose of funding a Clean Communities Program and wishes to amend its 2006 budget to include this amount as a revenue

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby accept the entitlement of $25,579.90; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue from:

Miscellaneous Revenues:

Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written

Consent of Director of Local Government Services - Public and

Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

2006 Clean Communities Program Grant

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $25,579.90 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations:

(A) Operations - Excluded from CAPS

Public and Private Appropriations Offset by Revenues:

2006 Clean Communities Program Grant

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk forward two copies of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services.

Resolution #060214 - Commendation on Attaining Eagle Scout Designation Landon Zimmerman

WHEREAS, the Township Committee is very pleased to recognize the outstanding personal effort of Landon Zimmerman reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, and

WHEREAS, Landon Zimmerman, a member of Troop 54 of Liberty Corner, has been an active scout, demonstrating outstanding leadership within the Troop, and has contributed many serviced hours to his community during his years in scouting, and

WHEREAS, of the total national enrollment of the scouting program, only a small percentage reach this prestigious rank, which Landon will carry as a badge of honor.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee offers its best wishes for continued success, and congratulations for a personal achievement that will serve as a reminder of the importance of the pursuit of excellence throughout his life.

Resolution #060215 - Deferred Loan Agreement, Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 05-001, Block 178.01; Lot 21.228

WHEREAS, the Township Committee as an element of its substantive certification approval, dated June 7, 2000, with amendment approval date of September 5, 2001, is required to implement a housing rehabilitation program; and

WHEREAS, the Township has authorized Rehabco, Inc. to administer said program; and

WHEREAS, the Owner has submitted an application to Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program for general property improvements and to bring into compliance health and safety issues to the Owners principal place of residence in order to meet The Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) requirements; and

WHEREAS, said application has been reviewed by the Bernards Township Housing Administrators Office and has found the owner to be eligible for assistance through the Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program; and

WHEREAS, the Owner represents that funds are to be used solely to perform rehabilitation work on the property as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, bids have been received and approved; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, that this Deferred Loan Agreement be made between Bernards Township and the Owner(s) whose project number is as follows:

1. 228 Irving Place, Block 178.01, Lot 21.228 for the amount of $14,780.00.

Resolution #060219 - Urging Opposition to S-278, Proposing to Decrease the Size of Drug-Free School Zones

WHEREAS, S-278 would reduce drug free "school zones" and drug free "public property" zones from within 1,000 feet of the property to within 200 feet; and

WHEREAS, under current law, persons who commit drug offenses within these drug free zones are subject to enhanced penalties; and

WHEREAS, under current law, a violation of the drug free school zone law constitutes a crime of the third degree, which is generally punishable by a term of imprisonment of three-five years and a fine of up to $15,000. The current drug free school zone law requires the imposition of a mandatory minimum term of incarceration of one-third to one-half of the sentence, or three years, whichever is greater, for all CDS crimes other than those involving less than one ounce of marijuana, as well as a fine of up to $150,000.

WHEREAS, S-278 would eliminate the mandatory minimum term of incarceration of at least three years but upgrade these CDS crimes to crimes of the second degree. Second degree crimes are punishable by a term of imprisonment of five-to-10 years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both; and

WHEREAS, S-278 also eliminates the drug free school zone mandatory minimum of one year for CDS crimes involving less than one ounce of marijuana, but this crime, as well as crimes involving a CDS listed on Schedule V, would constitute a crime of the third degree.

WHEREAS, the Township of Committee of the Township of Bernards strongly believes S-278 is not in the best interest of the citizens of Bernards Township.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby urge our legislators to oppose S-278; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Assemblymen Bateman and Biondi, Senators Kavanaugh and Benard Kenny, Jr., and the NJLM.

Resolution #060220 Rescheduling the Public Hearing Date for Verizons Application for Municipal Consent to Construct and Operate a Cable Television System in Bernards Township

WHEREAS, on 4/11/06 the Bernards Township Committee adopted Resolution #060199 to appoint a subcommittee and schedule commencement of consent hearing to review Verizons application for municipal consent to construct and operate a cable television system in Bernards Township; and

WHEREAS, publication of the notice for the consent hearing could not be made at least 45 days prior to the public hearing date of 5/23/06 as required by law.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the public hearing date be changed from 5/23/06 to 6/13/06 at 7:30 P.M. so that proper notice to the public can be made in accordance with the law.

Resolution #060221 - Approval of Special Event Permit Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon April 30, 2006

WHEREAS, William Darrow, representing the Arthritis Foundation, 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830, has requested a special event permit for April 30, 2006, for the purpose of holding a walk-a-thon within Bernards Township to raise funds for the Arthritis Foundation; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has satisfied the requirements of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Bernards 4-4. et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk, Police Chief, Recreation Director, Fire Official, and Risk Manager have reviewed the application and recommend approval; and

WHEREAS, no township personnel are required to support this event.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby approve the Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon on April 30, 2006, at Harry Dunham Park.

Resolution #060222 - Approval of Special Event Permit Womens Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital for Mansions in May April 29, 2006 through May 31, 2006

WHEREAS, Cathleen Biczak, representing the Womens Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Avenue, PO Box 1956, Morristown, NJ 07960, the applicant has requested a special event permit from April 29, 2006 through May 31, 2006 for the purpose of holding a house and garden tour entitled Mansions in May within Bernards Township at 135 North Maple Avenue (known as the former Ross Family Farm) for the purpose of raising funds for the Heart Hospital at Morristown Hospital; and


WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk, Police Chief, Recreation Director, Health Officer, Fire Official, and Risk Manager have reviewed the application and recommend approval; and

WHEREAS, no township support personnel are required in connecting with this event.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby approve the special event permit for Womens Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital for Mansions in May from April 29, 2006 through May 31, 2006.

Resolution #060223 - Approval of Special Event Permit Bonnie Brae, Scottish Festival June 3, 2006

WHEREAS, William M. Reid, Jr., representing the Bonnie Brae, 3415 Valley Road, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938, has requested a special event permit for June 3, 2006, from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. for the purpose of holding a Scottish Festival within Bernards Township at Bonnie Brae School for the purpose of raising funds for Bonnie Brae; and


WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk, Police Chief, Recreation Director, Health Officer, Fire Official, and Risk Manager have reviewed the application and recommend approval; and

WHEREAS, the applicant agrees there will be no parking at Pleasant Valley Pool; and

WHEREAS, Bernards Township support personnel are required to assist in this event and the applicant has agreed to reimburse the township for the cost of three police officers in the total amount of $1881.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby approve Bonnie Brae Scottish Games on June 3, 2006 from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Resolution #060224 - Authorizing Submission of Grant Proposal to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for an Historic Preservation Grant to be Used to Conduct an Archaeological Survey Project at the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead and to Install Temporary Roll Roofing on the Cow Shed

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards acquired the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead as part of an open space acquisition; and,

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards recognizes the historical significance of the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead and believes it prudent to preserve; and,

WHEREAS, in 2005 the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards leased the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead for twenty-five years to the Friends of the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead to preserve, develop and operate the property; and,

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards believes the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead is an excellent candidate for an archaeological survey that will be used to plan the development of the site for public use.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, that it does hereby authorize submission of a grant application by the Friends of the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead to the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission for an Historic Preservation Grant to be used as follows: $13,346.00 for an archeology survey plus $900.00 for temporary roofing for the cow shed, totaling $14,246.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant application on behalf of the township.

Resolution #060225 - Authorizing Subordination Agreements Between Bernards Township and Eastern American Mortgage Company For an Affordable Housing Unit, Located on Block 69, Lot 2, 4 Lee Place, Basking Ridge, NJ

WHEREAS, the home located on Block 69, Lot 2 (the property) in the Township of Bernards is classified as an affordable housing unit; and,

WHEREAS, Bernards Township holds a Repayment Mortgage securing the overpayment should the owner sell for more than the maximum fair market value; and

WHEREAS, Eastern American Mortgage Company, 20 Lower Notch Road, PO Box 1230, Little Falls, NJ 07424, is about to extend a loan in the principal amounts of $4,787 and $37,150 to Steven A. Wisneiski and Nancy L.C. Wisneiski, for the subject property; and,

WHEREAS, subordination agreements with the Township of Bernards are required by Eastern American Mortgage Company prior to authorization of the loan.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the subordination agreements are hereby authorized; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the township.

Resolution #060226 - Deferred Loan Agreement Modification Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 04-002, Block 25; Lot 3

WHEREAS, the Township Committee as an element of its substantive certification approval, dated June 7, 2000, with amendment approval date of September 5, 2001, is required to implement a housing rehabilitation program; and

WHEREAS, the Township has authorized Rehabco, Inc. to administer said program; and

WHEREAS, the Owner has submitted an application to Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program for general property improvements and to bring into compliance health and safety issues to the Owners principal place of residence in order to meet The Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) requirements; and

WHEREAS, said application has been reviewed by the Bernards Township Housing Administrators Office and has found the owner to be eligible for assistance through the Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program; and

WHEREAS, the Owner represents that funds are to be used solely to perform rehabilitation work on the property as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, bids have been received and approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, that this Deferred Loan Agreement Modification be made between Bernards Township and the Owner whose project number is as follows:

38 Orchard Place, Block 25 Lot 3, BT 04-002 for the amount of $18,420.00

Resolution #060227 - Insertion of Revenue Item Into 2006 Budget NJ Office of Information Technology Enhanced 9-1-1 General Assistance Grant - $32,823.00

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal amount, and

WHEREAS, the Township will receive $32,823.00 from the State of New Jersey Office of Information Technology for the purpose of funding the consolidated E-911 services entered into with Long Hill Township, and wishes to amend its 2006 budget to include this amount as a revenue item, and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards authorized the grant application for, and acceptance of this grant agreement by resolution #050393, adopted on 9/29/05.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in an amount of $32,823.00 from:

Miscellaneous Revenues:

Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written

Consent of Director of Local Government Services - Public and

Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

NJ Office of Information Technology E-911 General Assistance Grant

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $32,823.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations:

(A) Operations - Excluded from CAPS

Public and Private Appropriations Offset by Revenues:

NJ Office of Information Technology E-911 General Assistance Grant

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk forward one of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services.

Resolution #060228 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Coopergate Farms

WHEREAS, the Development Control Officer of the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey, 07920, has received a request for the return of the following Maintenance Surety:

Name of Applicant:

Kargold Developers, Inc.

Address:

66 Columbia Road, Somerville, NJ 08876

Maintenance Surety:

#SO 3052M

Insurance Company:

First Indemnity of America Insurance Company

Address:

119 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Maintenance Surety Amount: $72,424.08

WHEREAS, the aforesaid applicant is requesting return of their Maintenance Surety, and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, after inspection, advises that the site has now been completed in compliance with Township regulations and recommends return of the Maintenance Surety to the applicant, and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the aforesaid Maintenance Surety be released to the above named applicant.

Resolution #060229 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Fox Meadows


Name of Applicant:

Kargold Developers, Inc.

Address:

66 Columbia Road, Somerville, NJ 08876

Maintenance Surety:

#SO 1710M

Insurance Company:

First Indemnity of America Insurance Company

Address:

119 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054





Resolution #060232 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills Patriots Ridge, Phase 1


Name of Applicant:

Patriots, L.P.

Address:

3103 Philmont Ave., Huntington Valley, PA 19006

Maintenance Surety:

#929280211

Insurance Company:

National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford

Address:

CNA Plaza, Chicago Illinois, 60685





Resolution #060233 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 2


Name of Applicant:

Patriots, L.P.

Address:


Maintenance Surety:

#929280212

Insurance Company:


Address:






Resolution #060234 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 3


Name of Applicant:

Patriots, L.P.

Address:


Maintenance Surety:

#929280213

Insurance Company:


Address:


Maintenance Surety Amount: $ 90,634.20




Resolution #060235 - Authorization for Tax Refund(s)

WHEREAS, the following tax overpayment(s) exist; and

WHEREAS, the homeowner(s) request a refund; and

WHEREAS, the tax collector recommends refund(s) be issued.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, approves and authorize the following:

Block and LotQuarter/Year

Amount

Issue Refund To

182.01/379/condo2Q2006

$ 440.00

Risa Goldstein

82 Potomac Drive

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Resolution #060236 - Raffle Approval - PTO Oak St. School ID #37-5-27343, #RA:713 FORMDROPDOWN Premise FORMDROPDOWN

WHEREAS, PTO Oak St. School has submitted an application for an FORMDROPDOWN premise FORMDROPDOWN to be held at Basking Ridge Center, Henry Street, NJ, on May 20, 2006, FORMDROPDOWN 11:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.; and

WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed by the Municipal Clerk and Chief of Police who recommend approval.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the FORMDROPDOWN Premise FORMDROPDOWN #RA:713 application of PTO Oak St. School be approved as submitted.

Resolution #060237 - Rejection of Bids, Electrical Services

WHEREAS, the Township of Bernards received bids on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 11:00 AM for Electrical Services. The bid summary as follows:

Vendor

Electrician

Journeyman

Basking Ridge Electric

$ 130.00/HR

$ 125.00/HR

and

WHEREAS, it is the combined recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Township Administrator, and Purchasing Agent to reject the bid pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-13.2a, as the unit prices bid by a sole bidder far exceed the estimated rates. Presently, an hourly rate for electrical services is $ 80.00.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, Somerset County, New Jersey that the bid be rejected; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent, is hereby authorized to reject the bid submitted and enter into negotiations with said vendor for a competitive hourly wage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be published in the official Township newspaper, be on file, available for public inspection, in the office of the Bernards Township Purchasing Agent, One Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.

Resolution #060238 - Approval to Accept Donation of Funds from The Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association Received from Somerset County Crime Stoppers, and is Being Distributed to each Police Agency in Somerset County to Purchase Equipment

WHEREAS, The Somerset County Crime Stoppers has donated funds to the Somerset County Police Chiefs Association to be distributed to each police agency in Somerset County. These funds are to purchase equipment to be utilized by the Police Agency. The amount cannot exceed $ 1,000; and

WHEREAS, there is no match required; and

WHEREAS, the Bernards Township Police Department will purchase four (4) 17 inch LCD monitors to be utilized in the Police Department. Total cost will be $933.69.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards to accept this equipment donated to the Bernards Township Police Department by the Somerset County Crime Stoppers and the Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association.

**End Consent Agenda Items**

Resolution #060188 - Authorization for a Fireworks Display New Jersey National Golf Club July 2, 2006

Motion by Pavlini, second by Carpenter, and unanimously agreed to approve Resolution #060188.

WHEREAS, pursuant to 3-5.31. of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Bernards, no person shall set off any fireworks within the township without written permission of the Township Committee; and

WHEREAS, Ed Scott, General Manager of NJ National Golf Club, 579 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, (the applicant) has requested permission to hold a private fireworks display on July 2, 2006, at their site on Allen Road; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted to the Municipal Clerk the required application, insurance and hold harmless agreement from Garden State Fireworks, Inc., Millington, New Jersey.

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the application and finds it complete.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that we do hereby grant permission for the requested fireworks display on July 2, 2006, to NJ National Golf Club conditioned on the following:

1. Applicant to submit to the municipal clerk a hold harmless agreement and a certificate of insurance from the fireworks contractor, Fireworks Concept, Inc., naming the Township of Bernards and NJ National Golf Club as additional insured providing general liability, bodily injury and property damage coverage with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 for any one occurrence; $3,000,000 limit if alcoholic beverages will be served. Insurance is to be placed with a company rated A- or better by Bests.

2. Applicant to hire a special duty Bernards Township Police Office to monitor motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic off-site of the event

3. Applicant to obtain from the Fire Official a fire safety permit application to discharge fireworks.

Resolution #060211 - Appointment to Membership in Township of Bernards Volunteer FORMDROPDOWN Junior Firefighter's Auxiliary, Ajit Manohar

Motion by Chaudry, second by Carpenter, and unanimously agreed to approve Resolution #060211.

WHEREAS, pursuant to 2-14.1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Bernards, the volunteer fire department consisting of the Basking Ridge Fire Company #1 and the Liberty Corner Fire Company, Inc., are hereby made the fire department for the Township of Bernards; and

WHEREAS, the FORMDROPDOWN is recommending, Ajit Manohar, 32 Dorchester Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ, for appointment as a FORMDROPDOWN member;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that Ajit Manohar is hereby appointed as a FORMDROPDOWN Member of the FORMDROPDOWN effective this date.

Recommendation for Township Committee Action

Ordinance #1871 - An Ordinance of Bernards Township in Somerset County, State of New Jersey Amending Section 21-31.3 Concerning Noise Introduction

The clerk read the ordinance by title. Motion by Carpenter, second by Pavlini, that Ordinance #1871 be introduced on first reading, referred to the Planning Board, advertised as required by law, with a public hearing on 5/23/06.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, County of Somerset State of New Jersey as follows:

1. Chapter XXI entitled Land Development, Section 31 entitled Development Standards Nonresidential, Subsection 3 entitled Commercial (including office) of the Bernards Township General Ordinances is hereby amended as follows (deletion in strikethrough):

No commercial use shall create glare, heat, odor, noise or physical vibrations perceptible at a property line.

2. All other ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of this Ordinance and any prior ordinance of the Township of Bernards, the provisions hereof shall be determined to govern. All other parts, portions and provisions of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Bernards are hereby ratified and confirmed, except where inconsistent with the terms hereof.

3. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance and they shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law.

Recommendation for Township Committee Action

Ordinance #1875 - An Ordinance to Amend Salary Ordinance #1832 Revising Salary Ranges for Certain Positions - Introduction

The clerk read the ordinance by title. Motion by Pavlini, second by Carpenter, that Ordinance #1875 be introduced on first reading, advertised as required by law, with a public hearing on 5/23/06.

Roll Call:

Aye:


Nay:

Abstain:

Motion carried.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards in the County of Somerset that Ordinance #1832 be amended as follows: (new text is underlined; deleted text is stricken):

AMEND Section 3(a) as follows:

Position

From

To

Substitute Communications Dispatcher $10.65 to $17.75$10.65 to $22.75

Public Works Seasonal Employee

$6.00 to $9.25

$6.15 to $9.50

Summer Help, Part/Time

$5.50 to $9.00

$5.50 to $9.50

Teen Center Manager

$15.00 to $20.00$15.00 to $22.00

AMEND Section 3(b) as follows:

Position

Hourly Rate for Years of Experience

0

1

2

3

4

Gate Attendant/Maintenance From:

$5.50

$5.75

$6.00

$6.25

$6.50

To:

$6.15

$6.40

$6.65

$6.90

$6.90

AMEND Section 3(c) as follows:

Position

From

To

Bus Aide (Handicap)

$5.15 to $8.00

$6.15 to $9.00

Golf Course Supervisor

$7.50 to $9.00

$8.00 to $10.00

Golf Course Ranger

$6.75 to $8.00

$7.00 to $9.00

Park Ranger

$6.00 to $9.00

$6.00 to $10.00

Playground Workers-

Group Leaders

$6.00 to $9.00

$6.15 to $10.00

(18+ Years of Age)Deleted

Group Counselor

$5.15 to $7.00

$5.15 to $8.00

Minimum Age

14 to 17

Minimum age 15

Recreation Supervisor

Site Supervisor

$10.00 to $18.00$10.00 to $19.00

Assistant Site Supervisor

$9.00 to $15.00$9.00 to $16.00

This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final adoption and publication according to law.

Resolution #060218 - Rescinding Resolution #030435 Acceptance of 2003 Open Space Partnership Grant from Somerset County for Block 190, Lot 28 (Mountain Park), Formerly Known as the Pizzo Property in the Amount of $100,000

Motion by Carpenter, second by Pavalini, that Resolution #060218 be approved.

Roll Call:

Aye:

Carpenter, Pavlini, Malay

Nay:

Chaudry

Abstain:

Motion carried.

WHEREAS, on December 30, 2003, the Bernards Township Committee adopted Resolution #030435 entitled Acceptance of 2003 Open Space Partnership Grant from Somerset County for Block 190, Lot 28 (Mountain Park), Formerly Known as the Pizzo Property in the Amount of $100,000; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Bernards now wishes to rescind Resolution #030435 because of the following conditions of acceptance which they do not find to be in the best interest of the residents of Bernards Township:

1. A Somerset County conservation restriction and/or historic restriction is required on the property.

2. Future lease of the property or improvements to the property will be subject to Somerset County approval.

3. Other Somerset County municipalities will have the right to request use of the soccer and football fields, which would reduce their availability for use by Township residents.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards, that we do hereby rescind Resolution #030435 and reject the grant award from Somerset County in the amount of $100,000 for Mountain Road Park.

ADJOURNMENT

By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M.

Respectfully submitted

Denise Szabo, Municipal Clerk

John Malay, Mayor

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ORDINANCE #1870 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING, REVISING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS, CHAPTER 21, REVISED LAND USE ORDINANCES, REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCE LIMITATIONS & CAPABILITIES REGULATIONS AND THE CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT YIELD AND MINIMUM IMPROVABLE LOT AREAS PUBLIC HEARING..................................................................................................... 8 PLANNING BOARD REPORT.................................................................................................... 8 PB PLANNERS REPORT ......................................................................................................... 8 ASSISTANT PLANNERS ANALYSIS......................................................................................... 8 ORDINANCE #1873 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS APPROPRIATING $2,873,650.00 FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING ......................... 9 ORDINANCE #1874 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 33, ENTITLED TRAVELERS INFORMATION RADIO STATION PUBLIC HEARING ............................................................. 9

NEW BUSINESS.................................................................................................................... 9 CONSENT AGENDA................................................................................................................. 9

Resolution #060217 - Approval of Bill List Dated 04/25/2006 ...................................... 10 Resolution #060204 - Acceptance of NJDEP Clean Communities Program Entitlement, and Insertion of Revenue Item into the 2006 Budget NJDEP Clean Communities Program - $25,579.90..................................................................................................... 13 Resolution #060214 - Commendation on Attaining Eagle Scout Designation Landon Zimmerman ..................................................................................................................... 14 Resolution #060215 - Deferred Loan Agreement, Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 05-001, Block 178.01; Lot 21.228 .................................. 14 Resolution #060219 - Urging Opposition to S-278, Proposing to Decrease the Size of Drug-Free School Zones................................................................................................. 15 Resolution #060220 Rescheduling the Public Hearing Date for Verizons Application for Municipal Consent to Construct and Operate a Cable Television System in Bernards Township ......................................................................................................................... 15 Resolution #060221 - Approval of Special Event Permit Arthritis Foundation Walk-a-Thon April 30, 2006 ..................................................................................................... 16 Resolution #060222 - Approval of Special Event Permit Womens Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital for Mansions in May April 29, 2006 through May 31, 2006................................................................................................................................. 16 Resolution #060223 - Approval of Special Event Permit Bonnie Brae, Scottish Festival June 3, 2006.................................................................................................................... 17 Resolution #060224 - Authorizing Submission of Grant Proposal to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission for an Historic Preservation Grant to be Used to Conduct an Archaeological Survey Project at the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead and to Install Temporary Roll Roofing on the Cow Shed............................. 17 Resolution #060225 - Authorizing Subordination Agreements Between Bernards Township and Eastern American Mortgage Company For an Affordable Housing Unit, Located on Block 69, Lot 2, 4 Lee Place, Basking Ridge, NJ......................................... 18 Resolution #060226 - Deferred Loan Agreement Modification Bernards Township Housing Rehabilitation Program, BT# 04-002, Block 25; Lot 3.................................... 18


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Resolution #060227 - Insertion of Revenue Item Into 2006 Budget NJ Office of Information Technology Enhanced 9-1-1 General Assistance Grant - $32,823.00 ....... 19 Resolution #060228 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Coopergate Farms ................ 20 Resolution #060229 - Return of Maintenance Surety for Fox Meadows........................ 20 Resolution #060232 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills Patriots Ridge, Phase 1....................................................................................................................................... 21 Resolution #060233 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 2....................................................................................................................................... 21 Resolution #060234 - Return of Maintenance Surety for The Hills, Patriots Ridge, Phase 3....................................................................................................................................... 22 Resolution #060235 - Authorization for Tax Refund(s).................................................. 22 Resolution #060236 - Raffle Approval - PTO Oak St. School ID #37-5-27343, #RA:713 Premise .......................................................................................................................... 22 Resolution #060237 - Rejection of Bids, Electrical Services.......................................... 23 Resolution #060238 - Approval to Accept Donation of Funds from The Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association Received from Somerset County Crime Stoppers, and is Being Distributed to each Police Agency in Somerset County to Purchase Equipment 23

RESOLUTION #060188 - AUTHORIZATION FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GOLF CLUB JULY 2, 2006................................................................................ 24 RESOLUTION #060211 - APPOINTMENT TO MEMBERSHIP IN TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS VOLUNTEER JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER'S AUXILIARY, AJIT MANOHAR ..................................... 24 RECOMMENDATION FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE ACTION ................................................... 25 ORDINANCE #1871 - AN ORDINANCE OF BERNARDS TOWNSHIP IN SOMERSET COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING SECTION 21-31.3 CONCERNING NOISE INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 25 RECOMMENDATION FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE ACTION ................................................... 26 ORDINANCE #1875 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SALARY ORDINANCE #1832 REVISING SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS - INTRODUCTION............................................... 26 RESOLUTION #060218 - RESCINDING RESOLUTION #030435 ACCEPTANCE OF 2003 OPEN SPACE PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM SOMERSET COUNTY FOR BLOCK 190, LOT 28 (MOUNTAIN PARK), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PIZZO PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.............................................................................................................................. 27

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CALL TO ORDER The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Those assembled saluted the flag and the mayor read the open public meetings statement in accordance with the law. ROLL CALL Present: Carpenter, Chaudry, Pavlini, Malay Absent: Kelly Also Present: Administrator Waldron, Attorney Belardo, Municipal Clerk Szabo AMEND AGENDA Motion by Carpenter, second by Chaudry, and unanimously agreed to table Ordinances #1869 and #1870 to 5/9/06. POLICE AWARDS CEREMONY Police Chief Kumpf presented awards to the following persons:

Large Individual Arrest Totals for 2005

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