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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a Township Attorney during2011;and

WHEREAS, such position has been established and is governed by the Administrative Code of theTownship; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayors appointment of Thomas Scrivoto such position for a term. to expire December 31, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Attorney will be called upon to render services to the Township which arebeyond those required by such Administrative Code and the Township desires to provide for the rendering of suchservices by entermg into an Agreement with regard thereto establishing the terms of compensation therefore; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A; 11-1 et seq.) requires that the resolutionauthorizmg the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;and

WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under theprovisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by personsauthorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, and which practicerequires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specifiededucation and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to beperformed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services are of such aqualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the subjective difference in the workproduct of such persons and the fact that the ethical requu-ements of such profession will not permit such bidding;and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Thomas Scrivo is appointed Township Attorney for aterm to expire December 31,2011 and he shall be compensated while serving in such position at the salaryestablished by ordinance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township Officials be and they are hereby authorizedto execute an Agreement with Thomas Scrivo and his firm which Agreement shall govern all services rendered byThomas Scrivo or his fum which are beyond those required by the Administrative Code; and

A copy of this Resolution shall be published according to law within ten (10) days of the date of passageand copies forwarded to the Township Clerk, Office of the Treasurer and the appointee.

APPROVED this 1st day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is governed pursuant to the Mayor-

Council-Administrator form of government, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.1. et seq., of the Optional

Municipal Charter Law, NJ.S.A. 40:69A-1. et seq. ("Faulkner Act"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8, the Mayor has nominated Amey

Upchurch as Township Administrator, subject to the advice and consent of the Township

Council, effective January 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to said nomination;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the

Township of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the appointment

ofAmey Upchurch as Township Administrator for the term prescribed by law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded

to the appointee and the Township Clerk; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

Approved this 1 day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, due to a vacancy in the position of Township Clerk, the Township ofBerkeley Heights needs to fill the vacancy and appoint a new Township Clerk of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is governed pursuant to the Mayor-Council-Administrator form of government, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.1, et seq., of the OptionMunicipal Charter Law, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1, et seq. (the "Faulkner Act"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8, the Mayor nominated Ana Minkoff,

subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council, as Acting Township Clerk totemporarily fill the vacancy in the position of Township Clerk for a period not to exceed oneyear commencing on the date of the vacancy under the provisions ofN.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(c); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's nomination.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the Mayor's appointment ofAna Minkoff as Acting Township Clerk to temporarily fill the vacancy in the position ofTownship Clerk for a period not to exceed one year commencing on the date of the vacancy as

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded tothe dppointee and the Township Clerk; and



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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a MunicipalProsecutor during 2011; and

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1, et seq.) requires that theresolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive bids must bepublicly advertised;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that

Michael Mitzner

be appointed as Municipal Prosecutor from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service"under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because. said services are rendered or performed

by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which practice is regulated by law, andwhich practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a prolonged,formal course of specified education and instruction, and because it is impossible at this time to know theexact dimensions of the services to be performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and

additionally, because the said services are of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt ofcompetitive bids due to the subjective difference in the work product of such persons and the fact that theethical requirements of such profession will not permit such bidding; and

A copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by law within ten (10)days of its passage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the MunicipalCourt Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.

Approved this 1st day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights will require the services of a PublicDefender during 2011; and

WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires that

the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services without competitive

bids must be publicly advertised;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that

August Santore

be appointed as Public Defender from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

WHEREAS, this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professionalservice" under the provisions of said Local Public Contracts Law because said services are

rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, which

practice is regulated by law, and which practice requires the knowledge of an advanced type in a

field of learning acquired by a prolonged, formal course of specified education and instruction,

and because it is impossible at this time to know the exact dimensions of the services to be

performed, and accordingly, written specifications, and additionally, because the said services are

of such a qualitative nature as will not permit the receipt of competitive bids due to the subjectivedifference in the work product of such persons and the fact that the ethical requirements of suchprofession will not permit such bidding; and

A copy of this resolution shall be published in the appropriate paper as required by lawwithin ten (10) days of its passage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to theMunicipal Court Administrator, the Treasurer and the above appointee.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, inmeeting assembled, that the following be appointed to the Planning Board for aterm to expire 12/31/2011.

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Kevin Hall, Township Council Representative 12/31/2011


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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township Council to appropriate funds for the operation ofgovernment for 2011 prior to the formal adoption of the 2011 Municipal budget; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 provides that the governing body shall, if any payments are tobe made prior to the formal adoption of the budget, by resolution adopted within the first 30 days of thefiscal year, make appropriation to provide for the period between the beginning of the fiscal year and theformal adoption of the budget, which appropriations shall not exceed 26 'A% of the total preceding fiscalyear excluding appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fundand public assistance are set forth on the attached Rider; and

WHEREAS, the calculation of 26 lA°/o of the described 2010 budget appropriations is set forthon the attached Rider.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights hereby appropriates, within the Rider annexed hereto as and for its temporary budgetfor 2011 until such time as additional appropriations are made or adopted as permitted by law or the 2011budget is formally adopted.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be provided to the ChiefFinancial Officer and the Township Clerk.


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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:1-19 provides that the governing body may, and if any contracts,commitments, or payments are to be made prior to the adoption of the 2011 Budget, shall by resolutionadopted prior to January 3 1 of the Fiscal Year, make appropriation to provide for the period between thebeginning of the fiscal year and the adoption of the budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following temporary appropriations bemade for the year 2011:

APPROPRIATIONS S/W Q/E

$9,500.00

$625.00

$275.00

$14,750.00

$25,000.00

$41,250.00

$8,000.00

$14,000.00

$1,050.00

$$11,250.00

$7,800.00

$26,000.00

$250.00

$2,250.00

$2,500.00

General Government:

Administrative & Executive

Council

Mayor

Municipal Clerk

Assessment of Taxes

Legal Services & Costs

Financial Administration

Audit

Revenue Administration Tax Collection

Municipal Prosecutor

Engineering Services & Costs

Public Buildings & Grounds

Vehicle Maintenance

Environmental Commission

Planning Board

Board of Adjustment

$35,000.00

$1,900.00

$375.00

$38,250.00

$19,100.00

$$23,500.00

$13,750.00

$3,900.00

$40,000.00

$15,750.00

$31,000.00

$200.00

$$500.00

INSURANCE:

Group Insurance Plan for Employees $450,000.00

Other Insurance Premiums $50,000.00

Workmen's Compensation $80,750.00

PUBLIC SAFETY:

Fire Department $2,000.00

Fire Department Misc. $33,000.00

Fire Hydrant Services $32,500.00

Uniform Safety Act $7,500.00 $1,400.00

Police Department $744,500.00 $28,200.00

APPROPRIATIONS:

School Crossing Guards

First Aid Organization

Emergency Management

PUBLIC WORKS:

Road Repair & Maintenance

Snow Removal

SANITATION:

Solid Waste Transportation

Maintenance of Sewer Plant

HEALTH & WELFARE:

Board of Health

Animal Regulation

Administration of Public Ass't.

Mental Health Program

Occupational Center - Union County

TV 36 Public Access

RECREATION & EDUCATION:

Parks & Playgrounds

$70,000.00

$1,250.00

$108,000.00

$125,500.00

$1,000.00

$53,000.00

Celebration of Public Events & Holidays

Senior Citizen Transportation

State Uniform Construction

Code - Construction Official

Telephone & Telegraph

Street Lighting

Postage

Unemployment Comp. Insurance

Electricity

Water

Gasoline

APPROPRIATIONS:

Gas (Natural & Propane)

Local Municipal Alliance

Condominium Service Law

Salary Adj

$6,500.00

$53,750.00

$500.00

$5,375.00

$14,750.00

$30,000.00

$62,500.00

$81,250.00

$17,500.00

$8,000.00

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$3,000.00

$12,250.00

$34,250.00

$40,000.00

$4,500.00

$12,500.00

$100,000.00

$5,625.00

$30,500.00

$35,750.00

$$5,000.00

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STATUTORY EXPENDITURES:

Social Security System (O.A.S.I) $125,000.00

Police & Firemen Retirement System $150,000.00

Municipal Court $23,250.00 $5,000.00

Water Pollution Control - New Providence $

Maintenance of Free Public Library $130,000.00 $150,000.00

Affordable Housing $ $2,000.00

Public Defender $1,650.00

Capital Improvement Fund $

Interest on Bonds $105,000.00

Interest on Notes

NJ Wastewater Treatment $

NJ Wastewater Treatment (Interest Free) $

Bond Principal $575,000.00

Interest on Loans $170,000.00

Infrastructure Loans $ 175,000.00

Infrastructure Loans (Interest Free) $220,000.00

PERS. $70,000.00

TOTALS: $1,549,475.00 $ 3,068,850.00


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that

KEVIN HALL

be and is hereby elected Council President of said Township Council the Township of BerkeleyHeights during the year 2011; and

CRAIGPASTORE

be and is hereby appointed Council Vice President, said Vice President shall have all thepowers and duties of the Council President in his/her absence during the year 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to theaforementioned appointees.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union, and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the OFFICIAL WORK MEETINGS of theTownship Council for the year 2011 will be held as follows:

January 11,2011March 8, 2011May 10,2011July 12,2011September 6, 2011November 1,2011

February 8, 2011April 12, 2011June 14, 2011August 9,2011October 4,2011December 6,2011

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the OFFICIAL PUBLIC MEETINGS of the Township Council,will be held as follows:

January 25,2011March 22,2011May 24, 2011July 26,2011September 20, 2011November 15,2011

February 22, 2011April 26, 2011June 28,2011August 23,2011October 18,2011December 20, 2011

Special dates:Primary Election - June 7General Election - November 8School Election-April 19th

All Meetings to be held in the Conference Room and Public Meetmg Room of Town Hall, 29 Park Avenue,

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, at 7:00 PM and will not go substantially past 10:30 p.m.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that every Tuesday is reserved for Special Township Council Meetmgs,

which, if held, will be properly advertised; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Agenda will be ready to the extent known prior to both, the WorkSession and the Official Public Meetings, said Agenda to be posted on the Township bulletm board in the MunicipalBuildmg and available from the Township Clerk; and that any other meetings, either regular or special, beyond thescheduled dates will be announced 48 hours in advance and such notice transmitted to at least two (2) newspapers, maccordance with the State Open Public Meetings Act of 1974, the "Sunshine Law"; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after the adoption of an appropriate resolution the Council mayadjourn to an Executive Session during or at the conclusion of any Public or Work Meeting.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Courier News and

Star Ledger in accordance with the aforementioned law.


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BE AND IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that theCourier News and the Star Ledger be and they are hereby designated as the primary sources of

legal advertising for the Township for the year 2011; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to.I the Courier News and the Star Ledger.

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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Free Public Library has established policies with regard tothe assessment and collection of fines and penalties and the Township Council believes that it isappropriate for any sums collected to be expended by the Library for its purposes and duties.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that all library fines and giftsreceived by the Free Public Library of the Township of Berkeley Heights be re-appropriated to saidLibrary to be used for Library purposes, in addition to the amount appropriated in the budget for the year2011, and said fines and gifts, if any, may be retained by the Library.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the TownshipClerk, the Treasurer and the Library.


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WHEREAS, it is necessary that said Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to signall checks, drafts and other legal instruments for and on behalf of the Township as Mayor as long as saidperson shall serve in such capacity; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary that said Council also adopt a resolution authorizing the Treasurerand the Township Clerk to sign all checks, drafts and other legal instruments for and on behalf of theTownship in their respective capacities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to theforegoing, Mayor Bruno as well as the Treasurer and the Township Clerk be and they are hereby dulyauthorized and directed to sign and execute all checks, drafts and other legal instruments desirable ornecessary in the performance of their duties commencing January 1, 2011; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the banks anddepositories of Township funds.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the following institutions beand are hereby designated as depositories of Township funds for the year 2011:

Bank of America, 145 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

TD Bank, 331 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922State ofNJ Cash Management Fund, Dean Wittier Trust Co./

Bankers Trust Co., 2 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302Bank of New York, 1300 Valley Road, Stirling, NJ 07980Hilltop Community Bank, 385 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901Union Center National Bank, 512 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJInvestor's Savings Bank, 441 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

AND WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to provide and designate the officials of the

Township who may issue and sign checks, drafts and other mstruments for the withdrawal of funds formunicipal purposes deposited in the banks aforesaid.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to theforegomg, for the year 201 1 and until modified by subsequent resolution, the signatures of the two (2)following municipal officials shall be required on any document for the withdrawal of funds for municipalpurposes from the aforementioned banks, to wit:

Joseph G. Bruno, Mayor and Tracy Tedesco, Treasurer; with the exception of checks, drafts andother documents for withdrawal from any payroll account, which document will be signed only by theTreasurer or in his/her absence, by the Assistant Treasurer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Virginia Nesbitt, Assistant Treasurer, be and she is herebyauthorized to sign the documents aforesaid, but only in the event of the absence of the Treasurer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to theaforementioned mdividuals and the banking institutions named herein.


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WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable and in the best interest of the Township to deposit certain

funds in the TD Bank, a bankmg corporation of the State of New Jersey, in an account to be designated as a"Payroll Account".

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to theforegoing, the Treasurer is hereby authorized to mamtain in the TD Bank, 331 SpringfieldAvenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ a Township Account designated as "Payroll Account", and to deposit andwithdraw therefrom Township funds for the purpose of satisfying Township payroll requirements upon hersignature alone or, in her absence, upon the signature of the Assistant Treasurer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the TD Bank,Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer,


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WHEREAS, pursuant to law, the Township Council may establish the interest rate to be paid inconnection with late payment of taxes and sewer charges.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that interest on taxes and sewer user

charges in arrears for the year 2010 be fixed at the rate of eight (8%) percent per annum on all amountsup to the first $1,500.00 of obligation and eighteen (18%) percent per annum on any excess over$1,500.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said interest rate of eight (8%) percent per annum beapplicable on taxes and sewer user charges in arrears for preceding years on all amounts up to the first

$1,500.00 of obligation and eighteen (18%) percent per annum on any excess over $1,500.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the TaxCollector, Township Clerk and the Treasurer.


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WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-67, the Township Council may establish an increasedinterest rate to be paid in connection with late payment of taxes and sewer charges in excess of

$10,000.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled that effective immediately a yearlysix (6%) percent penalty will be charged upon any tax delinquency, as defined by statute, which exceeds$10,000.00 provided such delinquency has not been paid prior to the end of the calendar year. Suchpenalty shall be in addition to all other appropriate charges for interest and penalties.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the TaxCollector, Township Clerk and the Treasurer.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that for goodcause shown, the following are established as the petty cash funds for the various departments in

the Township of Berkeley Heights for the year 2011:

Treasurer/Tax Collector. .............$ 500.00

Police Chief............................$ 500.00

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certification is hereby made that the personshaving custody of the funds will be bonded with corporate surety in an amount not less than

$1,000.00 and shall be as follows:

Treasurer/Tax Collector

Police Chief Michael Mathis

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to theabove mentioned individuals.


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WHEREAS, Joseph G. Bruno was elected as Councilman to the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights as the Republican Party nominee at the general election heldNovember 4, 2008, for a three year term that commenced January 1, 2009, and expiring on

December 31,2011; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bruno was elected to the office of Mayor of the Township of BerkeleyHeights at the general election held on November 2,2010; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bruno resigned as Councilman to the Township Council when he was

sworn in as Mayor on January 1,2011; and

WHEREAS, the resignation of Mr. Bruno created a vacancy in the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16-3(f) of the Municipal VacancyLaw, N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1 to -23 ("Vacancy Law"); and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-11 govern an appointment to fill a

vacancy in the governing body where the prior governing body member was elected at a general

election as the nominee of a political party; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-5, a governing body is authorized to fill a

vacancy in the governing body for the balance of the unexpired term where the vacancy occurs

after September 1 of the next-to-last year of the prior governing body member's term; and

' '; WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16-11, a governing body is authorized to fill the

.vacancy by appointing a governing body.-member from a list of three names submitted by the

municipal party committee that nominated the prior governing body member; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-7, a resolution to fill a vacancy requires not

less than a majority of the remaining membership of the governing body; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-21, the person appointed to fill such a vacancy

shall take office immediately after appointment and qualification; and

WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Republican Municipal Committee timely submittedthe names of Heidi Cohen, David Ronner and Robert Woodruff for consideration by theTownship Council for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Council; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has considered the qualifications and experience ofthe individuals to serve as Councilperson of the Township of Berkeley Heights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that, pursuant to the Municipal Vacancy Law, Robert Woodruff be andhereby is appointed Councilperson of the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights to fill the unexpired term of Joseph G. Bruno, said term to expire December 31, 2011;

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk is authorized and directed to|immediately administer the oath of office to Robert Woodruffas Councilperson of the Township)Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorize^to take all actions necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the)Berkeley Heights Republican Municipal Committee; and



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A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.10:4-12 MOVINGTHE PUBLIC MEETING INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.)

expressly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from

that portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

N.J.S.A.10:4-12b;and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has determined it

necessary to move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are

included in the aforesaid exceptions:

1. Legal - Negotiations - Mt. Carmel Lease - Senior Citizens

2. Legal - Tax Assessor - Lucent Update

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Berkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b to

discuss the aforesaid matters; and

, .IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid discussions shall be made public either at

the' Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel

matters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as

otherwise specified; and

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

APPROVED this llttl day of January, 2011.

Attest: /^JC(LAha Minkoff, Acting Tdwriship Clerk

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 1/11/1 1, in theamount of $3,486,788.79 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 11th day of January, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the following transfers within the 2010 MunicipalBudget and Reserves are hereby authorized:

ACCOUNT

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$2,000.00$16,000.00$2,200.00

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WHEREAS, the Township requires the services of an animal control organization to provide

services relating to lost, abandoned, or dead animals within the Township; and

WHEREAS, NJSA 40:48-5-1 permits a municipalityto contract with a non-profit Humane Society

for such services without the necessity of public bidding; and

WHEREAS, The Township desires to enter into a contract for animal control services for a three

year period begmning January 1, 2011 through December 31,2013 with St. Hubert's Giralda, a non-profit

coiporation having its place of business at 575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, NJ without competitive bidding

pursuant to the above Statute.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorized

to execute the annexed agreement with St. Hubert's Giralda for the.period January 1,2011 to December 31,

2013 and the Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers for such services. This contract is for

a base price of $40,308.00 for 2011 with a 5% increase on January 1 of each consecutive year through the

contracted period. A Certificate of the Availability of Funds shall be provided by the Treasurer in accordance

with the New Jersey Administrative Code and may be provided for such periods or portions as the Treasurer

believes appropriate pending formal adoption of the budget for the year 2011 and shall not become effective

until adoption of such temporary budget.

The Clerk shall advertise the awarding of this contract in accordance with law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to St. Hubert's

Giralda, Administration, Treasurer and the Municipal Clerk.

Approved this 11th day of January, 2011.

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

WHEREAS, Township of Berkeley Heights (hereinafter "Local Unit") has joinedthe Statewide Insurance Fund (hereinafter "Fund"), a joint insurance fund as defined inN.J.S.A. 40A:10-36 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Bylaws require participating members to appoint a RiskManagement Consultant, as those positions are defined in the Bylaws, if requested to doso by the "Fund"; and

WHEREAS, the Local Unit has complied with relevant law with regard to theappointment of a Risk management Consultant; and

WHEREAS, the "Fund" has requested its members to appoint individuals orentities to that position; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of "Local Unit",in the County of Union and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Township of Berkeley Heights appoints Brown & Brown Metro itslocal Risk Management Consultant.

2. Amev Upchurch and/or Barbara Russo and the Risk ManagementConsultant are hereby authorized to execute a Risk ManagementConsultant's Agreement for the year 2011 in the form attached hereto.

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1, Ana Minkoff, Acting Clerk of-the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, dohereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by thegoverning body on January 11, 2011

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING FUND COMMISSIONER

WHEREAS, Township of Berkeley Heights (hereinafter "Local Unit") isa member of the Statewide Insurance Fund (hereinafter "Fund"), a joint insurancefund as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A: 10-36 etseq.; and

WHEREAS, the Fund's Bylaws require participating members to appoint aFund Commissioner;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing bodythat Amev Upchurch is hereby appointed as the Fund Commissioner for theLocal Unit; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Barbara Russo is hereby appointedas the Alternate Fund Commissioner for the Local Unit; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Local Unit's Fund Commissioner isauthorized and directed to execute all such documents as required by the Fund..


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WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized Wastewater Engineering Services for theTownship of Berkeley Heights for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31,2011; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20 et seq., the Berkeley Heights TownshipCouncil determined to implement a "fair and open process" for the procurement of such services;and

WHEREAS, on November 22,2010, a "Request for Qualifications" (RFQ) was issuedand responses received on December 10,2010;and

WHEREAS, the individuals or firms set forth below have been deemed qualified toprovide the necessary services and agreed to provide same at the rate established; and

WHEREAS, having considered the recommendation of the Selection Committee, theTownship Council has determined that the following list of Wastewater Engineering Service firmsshould be deemed pre-qualified to provide said services:

Birdsall EngineeringCME Associates

Omni EnvironmentalVan Cleef

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, Township ofBerkeley Heights, that the above list are hereby approved and deemed pre-qualified to provideWastewater Engmeering Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said such services be performed in accordance withthe regulations of the Division of local Government Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Resolution shall take effect immediately uponadoption and publication.

APPROVED this II*" day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to engage the services of aprofessional engineering firm for the purposes of providing regulatory and permitting supportservices and wastewater engineering services, for the Township Water Pollution Control Plant

from January 1, 2011, to December 31,2011; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Water Pollution Control Plant estimates that $36,000will be required for engineering services to provide such services to the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et sea., provides at

N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i) that a municipality may award a contract for professional services byresolution through a "Fair and Open" process by public advertising for Requests for

Qualifications; and

WHEREAS, Omni Environmental submitted an approved Proposal for EngineeringServices Related to Wastewater Treatment for the desired engineering services and qualifies for

the N.J.S.A. 40A:1 l-5(l)(a)(i) Fair and Open process of selection of qualified engineer; and

WHEREAS, Omni Environmental, LLC of 321 Wall Street, Princeton, New Jersey, hassubmitted a proposal dated January 4, 2011, to provide regulatory and permitting supportservices and wastewater engineering services at hourly rates ranging from $60 to $250 as stated

in the proposal, which is attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Water Pollution Control Plant has recommended OmniEnvironmental, LLC as an engineering firm with the qualifications and experience necessary to

provifie the services desired; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that Omni Environmental, LLC isqualified to provide the services desired; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby authorizes the appropriate municipalofficials to execute an agreement with Omni Environmental, LLC of 321 Wall Street, Princeton,

New Jersey, in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($36,000) for regulatoryand permitting support services, and wastewater engineering services, for the Township Water

Pollution Control Plant from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2011, pursuant to the terms of its

January 4,2011, proposal; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer is authorized to payproperly completed vouchers up to the amount of the agreement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall advertise the award ofthis contract as required by law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded toOmni Environmental, LLC, the Township Administrator, the Township Treasurer, and the

Director of the Water Pollution Control Plant; and

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APPROVED this llth day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township accepted bids on November 30, 2010 for the provision of

Aluminum Sulfate for the Water Pollution Control Plant for 2011; and

WHEREAS, by letter dated December 8, 2010 the Director ofWastewater has

recommended that the lowest responsible bid of General Chemical, 90 East Halsey Road,

Parsippany, NJ be accepted and the Township Council concurs.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, that the appropriate municipal officials are authorized to

execute a 1-year contract with General Chemical, for the provision of Aluminum Sulfate in an

amount not to exceed $49,747.50 per year for a total contract amount of $49,747.50 and the

Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up to such amount. The Township

Clerk shall advertise the award of this contract in accordance with law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be forwarded to the

Director ofWastewater, Administration, Township Treasurer and General Chemical.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect upon publication

and pursuant to law.


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Liquid Sludge Hauling for the Water Pollution Control Plant for 2011; and


recommended that the lowest responsible bid ofR&D Trucking Inc., 1874 Route 23 North, West

Milford, NJ 07480 be accepted and the Township Council concurs.


execute a 1-year contract with R&D Trucking Inc., for the provision of Liquid Sludge Hauling in

an amount not to exceed $37,440.00 per year for a total contract amount of $37,440.00 and the

Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up to such amount. The Township

Clerk shall advertise the award of this contract in accordance with law.


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Calcium Hydroxide Hydrated Lime for the Water Pollution Control Plant for 2011;and


recommended that the lowest responsible bid of Greer Lime Company, P.O.Box 1900,

Morgantown, WV 26507-1900 be accepted and the Township Council concurs.


execute a 1-year contract with Greer Lime Company, for the provision ofCalcium Hydroxide

Hydrated Lime in an amount not to exceed $24,255.00 per year for a total contract amount of

$24,255.00 and the Treasurer is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up to such

amount. The Township Clerk shall advertise the award of this contract in accordance with law;


Director of Wastewater, Administration, Township Treasurer and Greer Lime Company;




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WHEREAS, the Director ofWastewater solicited competitive quotes for "Outside

Laboratory Services" for the Water Pollution Control Plant; and

WHEREAS, QC Laboratories, Inc., 1205 Industrial Highway, Southampton, PA 18966-

0514 was the lowest quote for said services with a price of $9,864.00 dollars

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials areauthorized to execute an agreement for one year with QC Laboratories, Inc. for Outside

Laboratory Services in an amount not to exceed $9,864.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to QCLaboratory, Inc., Twp. Admin, Treasurer and Director ofWastewater.


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WHEREAS, the Director ofWastewater solicited competitive quotes for the supply of

"Sodium Bisulfite Supply" for the year 2011 for the Water Pollution Control Plant; and

WHEREAS, Miracle Chemical Company was the lowest competitive quote for said

supply with a price of$2.45/gallon;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials areauthorized to execute an agreement for one year with Miracle Chemical Company for Sodium

Bisulfite Supply in an amount not to exceed $9,800.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Miracle

Chemical Company, Twp. Admin, Treasurer and Director ofWastewater.


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supply with a price of$1.345/gallon;


Hypochlorite Supply in an amount not to exceed $10,760.00.




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WHEREAS, the Director ofWastewater solicited competitive quotes for "Ammonium

Sulfate" for the Water Pollution Control Plant; and

WHEREAS, Coyne Chemical Company, 3015 State Road, Croydon, PA 19021 was the

lowest quote for said services with a price of $4.08 per gallon.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials areauthorized to execute an agreement for one year with Coyne Chemical Company for Ammonium

Sulfate Solution in an amount not to exceed $10,200.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Coyne



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"Sodium Bicarbonate Supply" for the year 2011 for the Water Pollution Control Plant; and


supply with a price of $19.50/50 Ib bag;


Bicarbonate Supply in an amount not to exceed $6,435.00.




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WHEREAS, Senate S-818 and Assembly Bill A-2095 revise the requirements foremergency medical services delivery; and

WHEREAS, in New Jersey, when someone calls for an ambulance, inmost areas, a volunteer first aid squad will respond; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Service Volunteers (EMS Volunteers)provide invaluable life saving services while responding to a wide variety ofmedical emergencies: and

WHEREAS, EMS volunteers are selfless individuals who provide aid to anyonewho requires medical assistance under very difficult circumstances; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey State First Aid Council opposes Senate Bill S-818and Assembly Bill A-2095 because the Bills will impose unnecessary andburdensome regulatory and financial burdens upon volunteer first aid squadsalready understaffed and under-funded; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund is a dedicated,non-lapsing, revolving fund, established to reimburse any entity which is certifiedby the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to provide training andtesting for volunteer ambulance, first aid and rescue squad personnel who areseeking EMT certification and/or recertification: and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill S-818 and Assembly Bill A-2095 replace the "EmergencyMedical Technician Training Fund" with the "Emergency Medical Services TrainingFund" and permits the use of the fund by individuals and agencies other than forvolunteer ambulance, first aid and rescue squad personnel; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill S-818 and Assembly Bill A-2095 would remove thesupervision and control of volunteer first aid squads from their respectivemunicipalities to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey and more then 30 other states as well as the federalgovernment require one (1) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) along with one (1)other non-EMT to staff each ambulance. Senate Bill S-818 and Assembly Bill A-2095will mandate each volunteer first aid squad to provide two (2) EMTs on everycall; and

WHEREAS, the revisions contained in Senate Bill S-818 and Assembly BillA2095will result in a decline in the number of available volunteer ambulances inthe EMS services and increase the financial burden on municipalities andvolunteer first aid squads; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill S-818 and Assembly Bill A-2095 place new and expandedrules, responsibilities and requirements on municipalities that will cause additionalexpense for municipalities without a funding source, thereby creating an unfundedmandate in violation of the New Jersey Constitution Article VIII, Section 2,Paragraph 5 and N.J.S.A. 52:13H-2; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey State First Aid Council represents more than20,000 EMS volunteers affiliated with more then 350 first aid and rescue squadsthroughout the State and the New Jersey State First Council has identified additionalconcerns that would adversely effect volunteer ambulance services and made themknown to the bills sponsors; and

WHEREAS, the study upon which these bills are based is reported to containinaccurate and inconsistent information about the New Jersey EMS System

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, to oppose NewJersey Senate Bill 818 and New Jersey Assembly Bill A-2095; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall forward acertified copy of this Resolution to Honorable Chris Christie, Honorable StephenM. Sweeney, Honorable Sheila Oliver, Assemblyman Herb Conaway, SenatorJoseph Vitale, Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Jon Bramnick,Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad,Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee, Senate Health Services andSenior Services Committee, Township Clerk and Administration.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the

Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in

meeting assembled, that Barbara Russo and Ana Minkoffare appointed as the

Community Development Representatives and Amey Upchurch is appointed as

the Alternate Representative and they are hereby authorized to make the necessary

applications for the Year XXXVII Union County Community Development Block

Grant Program, and to arrange for a public hearing to solicit citizen input as to

community development needs, priorities and strategies prior to proposed

submission; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution is to be

forwarded to Barbara Russo, Ana Minkoff, Amey Upchurch, County of Union,

Administration, Township Clerk and Treasurer.

I thAPPROVED this lltn day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, there are odd and small credit and debit balances in taxes on

various parcels of property in the Township of Berkeley Heights which are less

than $10.00 each; and

WHEREAS, by Statute (NJSA 40A:5-17.1) such taxes may be cancelled;

and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has requested that the Township Council

authorize the cancellation of the attached listed credit/debit balances for the year

2010.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of

the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby authorizes the Tax Collector to cancel

the attached credit/debits for the year 2010 as listed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution are to be

forwarded to the Tax Collector, Treasurer and Township Clerk.


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WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has advised that there was an overpayment

of a portion of 2010 property taxes for property known as Block #3805, Lot #11,

also known as 50 Chestnut Hill Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$250.00; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer is

authorized to refund the overpayment for 2010 taxes in the amount of $250.00 to

Daniel M. and Donna M. Delargy, 50 Chestnut Hill Drive, Murray Hill, NJ

07974.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be

transmitted to Daniel M. and Donna M. Delargy, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

1 thAPPROVED this lltn day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has advised that there was an oveqiayment

of a portion of 2010 property taxes for property known as Block #4603, Lot

#36.12, also known as 12 Springholm Drive which requires a refund in the

amount of $1,891.81; and


authorized to refund the overpayment for 2010 taxes in the amount of $1,891.81

to Martin and Pamela Muir, 12 Springholm Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Martin and Pamela Muir, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

l thAPPROVED this lltn day of January, 2011.

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also known as 34 Coolidge Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

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to Jane Coviello,! Old Fort Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924.


transmitted to Jane Coviello, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

1 thAPPROVED this 11"' day of January, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved;

No. Organization

#RA 1-11 Governor Livingston High School PTO#RA 2-11 Governor Livingston High School PTO

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On Premise 50/50On Premise Basket Raffle

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to said organization andTownship Clerk.


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BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that Amey

Upchurch be appointed as REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS for the

Township of Berkeley Heights for a (3) year period, commencing January 12,

2011 through January 12, 2014.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be

be forwarded to Amey Upchurch, State Registrar's Office and the Township

Clerk.


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included in the aforesaid exceptions:»

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Berkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to


IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid discussions shall be made public either at

the, Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel





Attest:Ana Minkoff, Actihg Towrish^ Clerk

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 1/25/11, in theamount of $258,843.53 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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WHEREAS, renewal application for 2010/2011 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses m proper form,together with the appropriate license fees, have been received from the followmg:

PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE:

Tokash Enterprises Inc.664 Valley RoadGillette,NJ 07933

2001-33-004-006 (Inactive)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that theaforementioned Alcoholic Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year expirmgJune 30, 2011.

Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,the above licenses, Board of Health, Construction Code Official, Police Department and Fu-eDepartment.


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WHEREAS, in order to reduce mercury levels in ground and surface water, the New

Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") has adopted N.J.A.C. 7-.14A-21.12/

which establishes best management practices and regulatory requirements for owners of

dental facilities that generate amalgam waste through the removal or placement of amalgam

fillings, and which requires said facilities to install amalgam separators; and

WHEREAS, the DEP has requested that the Township of Berkeley Heights and otherentities conduct certain effluent sampling, analysis and reporting for mercury both before and

after implementation ofN.J.A.C. 7:14A-21.12 in order to assess the impact of that provision;

and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to cooperate with the DEP'srequest to participate in effluent sampling to assist in assessing the impact of N.J.A.C. 7:14A-

21.12; and

WHEREAS, the DEP has specified that the laboratory analysis for mercury be conductedin accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's approved Method

1631E; and

WHEREAS, there are no laboratories in New Jersey that are presently certified for

Method 1631E; and

WHEREAS, the Mount Holly Municipal Utilities Authority ("MHMUA") has initiated aprogram to provide the requisite mercury testing consistent with Method 1631E in a cost-

efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, the MHMUA has agreed to coordinate such mercury sampling, analysis and

reporting on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights by retaining an out-of-state laboratory

to conduct the second round of mercury testing only; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is authorized by the Local Public ContractsLaw, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq., to enter into the joint agreement for the purchase of services/

pursuant to N.J.S.A., 40A:11-10; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights has negotiated an inter-local agreement

with the MHMUA to coordinate mercury testing services with an out-of-state laboratory for a

base charge of $4,050.00 for three testing events to be conducted by July 31, 2011;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized

to execute the proposed inter-local agreement with MHMUA on behalf of the Township of

Berkeley Heights for participation in the MHMUA's program to procure mercury testing by an

out-of-state laboratory certified for Method 1631E in satisfaction of the DEP's request for

mercury testing to assess the impact ofN.J.A.C., 40A:17A-21.12; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED/ that $4,050.00 is hereby appropriated for the base chargeconsistent with the inter-local agreement with the MHMUA.

APPROVED this 25th day of January, 2011

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Township Council of the

Township of Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled,

that Tom Soranno, 27 Arden Court, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, is hereby

appointed as an Active member of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire

Department effective January 25,2011, on a probationary basis, subject to review

and approval of the application by the NJ State Firemen's Association.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be

forwarded to Tom Sorrano, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and Township

Administrator.

;thAPPROVED this 25tn day of January, 2011.

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that Jim Hintze, 275 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, is hereby


Department effective January 25, 2011, on a probationary basis, subject to review



forwarded to Jim Hintze, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and Township

Administrator.

•thAPPROVED this 25In day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, members of the Berkeley Heights Fire Department are permitted

by law to operate blue emergency lights on their vehicle when responding to an

emergency; and

WHEREAS, the Township is required to endorse any application for "blue

light" permit; and

WHEREAS, Matt Freudenberger, is a member of the Berkeley Heights Fire

Department and has requested that the Township endorse the blue light permit

application.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal

officials are hereby authorized to endorse the application of Matt Freudenberger, for a

blue light permit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to

Matt Freudenberger, BH Fire Department, Police Department and the Acting Township

Clerk.

; APPROVED this 25th day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, George Pizzo has requested permission to hold their 6 Annual

"Amber Pizzo Memorial 5K Run/Walk" to raise awareness and promote safety and safe

driving while raising money for the Amber Pizzo Memorial Fund dedicated to providing

annual scholarships to GLHS graduates and the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad;and

WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that the event is in the best interest

of the community.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to

George Pizzo to hold their 6th annual "Amber Pizzo Memorial 5K Run/Walk provided

that it complies with all conditions imposed by the Township Police Department and

Rescue Squad.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution are to be

forwarded to the Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, APMF and the

Township Clerk.


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also known as 60 Lenape Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,893.71; and



to Hack, Piro, Attorney Trust Acct, 30 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ

07932


transmitted to Hack, Piro, Attorney Trust Acct, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 25tn day of January, 2011.

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also known as 63 Old Farm Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,517.60; and



to Michael and Sylvia Deo, 63 Old Farm Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Michael and Sylvia Deo, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Attest:

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated in Findmgs and Determmation as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

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On Premise 50/50Casino NightOn Premise 50/50On Premise Basket Raffle

Dates of Raffle

3/18/113/18/113/4/113/4/11


I APPROVED this 25th day of January, 2011.

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WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to the 2011 Municipal Budget to

operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose,and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the puqiose abovementioned; and

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2011 pursuant to theprovisions ofN.J.S.A. 40A:4-20, Chapter 96, P.L. 1951, including this resolution total $4,704,200.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, m meetmg assembled, (not less than two-thirds of allthe members thereof afGrmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:

1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the total amountof $62,000.00 as listed on the attached sheet:

2. The said emergency temporary appropriation has been provided for in the 2011 budget underthe titles as listed above

3. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of the Local GovernmentServices.

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APPROVED this 25'" day of January, 2010.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights, Union County, New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the following transfers within the 201 1 MunicipalBudget and Reserves are hereby authorized:

ACCOUNT

O&EBuildings & GroundsWaters & wCode EnforcementFire DepartmentStreets & Roads

s&wClerkPoliceO&EEngineermg

TOTALS:

TO:

$ 2,500.00$1,000.00

$ 150.00$ 300.00$15,000.00

$18,950.00

FROM:

$10,000.00$ 5,450.00

$ 3,500.00

$18,950.00


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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is governed pursuant to the Mayor-

Council-Administrator form of government, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.1. et seq., of the Optional

Municipal Charter Law, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1. et seq. ("Faulkner Act"), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8, the Mayor has nominated Robert

Bocchino as Township Engineer/Director of Public Works, subject to the advice and consent

of the Township Council, effective February 7,2011;and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to said nomination;


Township of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the appointment

of Robert Bocchino as Township Engineer/Director of Public Works for a three term at a salary

of $95,000.00; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded

to the appointee and the Township Clerk; and

. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

•thApproved this 25'" day of January, 2011.

ATTEST:

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 2/8/11, in theamount of $3,702,539.77 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed m the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 8th day of February, 2011.

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ACCOUNT

ElectricLegal

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$11,000.00$ 5,000.00

Natural Gas $16,000.00

TOTALS: $16,000.00 $16,000.00


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WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to the 2011 Municipal Budget tooperate; and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary annrnpriations for the aforesaid purpose;

and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovemRntirmsrl'. anrl

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted m the year 2011 pursuant to thenrovisions ofN.J.S.A. 40A:4-20. Chapter 96. P.T-. 1951 - indudine tTiis resolution total 'K5.813-813.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Meiglits; County of Union and State of New Jersey; in meeting assembled; (not less than twn-thirds of all

the members t1iereofafHrmat.ive1y concurring) that. in accordance witli N..T.S.A. 40A: 4-20-

1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the total amountof $1,109,613.00 as listed on tih-e attached sheRf

2. The said emergency temporary appropriation has been provided for in the 2011 budget underthe titles as listed aLove


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APPROVED this 8th day of February ,2011.

Attest:

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WHEREAS, on June 13, 2006, the Township of Berkeley Heights("Township") and Chevron Environmental Management Company ("CEMC") enteredinto an agreement ("Agreement") that authorized Chevron to discharge pretreated

groundwater emanating within its territorial boundaries into the central sanitary

sewerage system of the Township as part of environmental remediation efforts at the

former Millmaster Onyx Site ("Site"), located at 11 Summit Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Township and Chevron amended the Agreement on July 24,2007 ("First Amendment"), to remove reference to the anticipated flow rates and to

extend the Agreement to February 13,2009;and

WHEREAS, the Township and Chevron amended the Agreement on February3, 2009 ("Second Amendment"), to extend the time limit for the discharge ofpretreatedgroundwater emanating within its territorial boundaries into the central sanitary sewage

system of Berkeley Heights for a period of two (2) years, effective February 13, 2009;and

WHEREAS, based on the current status of the project CEMC has requested tofurther amend the terms of the June 13, 2006 Agreement, specifically the SIXTHsection, to allow for Inspections and testing of the discharged ground water once every

month for the duration of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, based on the current status of the project CEMC has requested tofurther amend the terms of the June 13, 2006 Agreement, specifically the NINTHsection, to extend the time limit for the discharge of pretreated groundwater emanatingwithin its territorial boundaries into the central sanitary sewerage system of Berkeley

Heights for a period of five (5) years, effective February 13, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Township Water Pollution Control Plantadvises that there is no objection to extending the Agreement for an additional fiveyears or allowing for monthly inspection and testing of the discharge ground water;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that theappropriate municipal officials are hereby directed and authorized to execute the

attached Third Amendment to the June 13, 2006, Agreement between the Township andChevron Environmental Management Company for the purpose of amending sections

SIXTH and NINTH as stated above, effective February 13, 2011.


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also known as 383 Park Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of $97.19;

and



Convenient Closing Services, 3001 Leadenhall Road, Mt. Laurel,, NJ 08054.


transmitted to Bogdan & Agnieszka Topor, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 8? day of February, 2011.

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also known as 111 Orion Road which requires a refund in the amount of $142.35;

and



BohdanandRomanaFedasiuk,NJ 07922.


transmitted to Bohdan and Romana Fedasiuk, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this Stb day of February, 2011.

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also known as 16 Coachman Court which requires a refund in the amount of

$144.13; and



Jon F. & Leigh Anderson, 16 Coachman Court, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Jon F. & Leigh Anderson, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 8<h day of February, 2011.

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also known as 62 Deep Dale Drive which requires a refund m the amount of

$177.27; and



Lena Bendush, 62 Deep Dale Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Lena Bendush, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,bounty of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and the

results as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following Rafflelicense is hereby approved:

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to said organization and

township Clerk.


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Casino NightOn Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50Basket Raffle

Dates of Raffle

3/26/113/26/114/29/114/1/114/1/11

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 2/22/11, in theamount of $3,518,429.66 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

1 ndAPPROVED this 22nd day of February, 2011.

ATTEST:

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operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose.and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2011 pursuant to theprovisions ofNJ.S.A. 40A:4-20, Chapter 96, P.L. 1951, including this resolution total $5,877,813.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, (not less than two-thirds of allthe members thereof afiEumatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:



3. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Du-ector of the Local GovernmentServices.

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APPROVED this 22nd day of February, 2011.

Attest:

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ACCOUNT

Vehicle Maintenance

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$ 6,000.00

FROM:

PoliceCrossing Guards

$ 4.000.00$ 2,000.00

TOTALS: $6,000.00 $6,000.00


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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is in need of recycling services; and

WHEREAS, on October 16, 2007, the Township advertised for bids for recyclingservices for a three year term, with a potential extension of two additional years; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on October 23, 2007, the Township awarded thecontract for recycling services to Great Northern Recycling, Inc., for the period of January 1,

2008 to December 31,2010, Twith the option to extend same for an additional two years; and

WHEREAS, Great Northern Recycling, Inc., requested that the Township extend theexisting contract for the additional two years, commencmg as of January 1, 2011 to December31,2012, at the same terms, conditions and rates set forth in the original contract; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(3), the Township is authorized to award acontract for the collection and disposition of recyclable material for any term not to exceed, inthe aggregate, five years; and

WHEREAS, the Township Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds arcavailable in the budget for this project under line item #1-01-26-770-028; and

WHEREAS, the original contract was awarded pursuant to a fair and open processpursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, etseg.; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to extend the existmg contract with GreatNorthern Recycling, Inc., for two years under the existing terms, conditions and rates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE It RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that that the contractfor the recycling services with Great Northern Recycling, Inc., hereby be and is authorized to beextended for an additional two years, commencing as of January 1, 2011 to December 31,2012,at tfae same terms» conditions and rates set forth in the original contract

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Acting Township Clerk,appropriate Tpwnship official are hereby authorized to execute a written agreement withNorthern Recycling, Inc., memorializmg (he extension of the contract for an additional two yearsunder the same terms, conditions and rates as the original contract

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Township Clerk forward a copy of thisResolution to Great Northern Recycling, Inc.



ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union

that the petty cash fund for the Township Clerk be increased from $100.00 to $200.00.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Berkeley Heights,

County of Union hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed

with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community

Affairs for approval.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the

Township Clerk and the Treasurer.

I APPROVED this 22nd day of February,2011.

ATTEST:


Agenda Item

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WHEREAS, Charles & Kali Cannizzaro were required to post a cash bond in

the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 121 Dogwood Lane and the

Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has recommended by letter dated

February 15, 2011 that such bond be released.

NOW, THEREFORE BE FT RESOLVED, by the Township Council,

Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, hereby authorizes the Township

Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Charles & Kali Cannizzaro, together

with any applicable interest.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be

forwarded to Charles & Kali Cannizzaro, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


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WHEREAS, Heike & Karsten Kohis were required to post a cash bond in

the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 170 Emerson Lane and the



NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council,


Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Heike & Karsten Kohis, together


BE FT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be

forwarded to Heike & Karsten Kohis, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


ATTEST:

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Agenda Item

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WHEREAS, Shawn & Victoria Collins were required to post a cash bond in

the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 49 Rutherford Road and the





Treasurer to release and rehirn Cash Bond posted by Shawn & Victoria Collins, together


BE IT FURTBDER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be

forwarded to Shawn & Victoria Collins, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


ATTEST:

Ana MinkolActing Township Clerk

Agenda Item

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WHEREAS, Jonathan Stem was required to post a cash bond in the amount

of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 78 Spring Ridge Drive and the





Treasurer to release and rehirn Cash Bond posted by Jonathan Stern, together



forwarded to Jonathan Stem, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


ATTEST:

Ay^JÂna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, Jim Delia was required to post a cash bond in the amount

of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 156 Gallinson Drive and the





Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Jim Delia, together



forwarded to Jim Delia, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad has requestedpermission to hang a temporary banner across Springfield Avenue as described inits letter received by the Clerk on February 4,2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad to hang a temporary banner advertising their"Annual Membership and Blood Drive" across Springfield Avenue for the periodof April 1 - 10,2011 provided that the appropriate certificate of insurance isprovided to the Township prior to the placement of such banner.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Berkeley Heights Rescue

Squad, Administration and the Director of Public Works.

ndAPPROVED this 22"° day of February, 2011.

ATTEST:

/AnaMinJôfActing Township Clerk

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also known as 83 Hunterdon Boulevard, Murray Hill, NJ which requires a refund

in the amount of $149.25; and



David & Christine Verschleiser, 83 Hunterdon Boulevard, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.


transmitted to David & Christine Verschleiser, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 22na day of February, 2011.

Attest:


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also known as 47 Russo Place which requires a refund in the amount of

$6,532.84; and



to Computer Sciences Corp., 3170 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA

22042.


transmitted to David & Christine Verschleiser, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Attest:

rÛv^kna Minkoff


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and the)results as indicated in Findmgs and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

?. Oreanization

#RA 13-11 Highlander Booster Club#RA 14-11 Highlander Booster Club

Raffle Type

On Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50

Datesôf Raffle

3/29/114/2/11



ATTEST;

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Chief of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire

Department has recommended that Anthony larussi, 36 Rogers Place, be added

and accepted as a member of the Berkeley Heights Fire Company's Junior

Fireman's Auxiliary and the Township Council concurs.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Anthony larussi be

appointed to the Berkeley Heights Junior Fireman's Auxiliary under the control

of the Fire Chief and subject to all mles and regulations of the Auxiliary and the

provisions of Chapter 2.116 of the Township Code.


forwarded to Anthony larussi, Fire Chief and Township Administrator.

1 ndAPPROVED this 22na day of February, 2011.

Attest:

Ui(Ana MinkoffActing Township Clerk

Agenda Item"'7

<8 3-ô [.RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Jonell Associates Development Co., Inc. was required to post a

cash bond in the amount of $1,500.00 in connection with street opening at 189 Lmcohi

Street and the Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has recommended by letter

dated February 22, 2011 that such bond be released.

NOW, THEREFORE BE FT RESOLVED, by the Township Council,


Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Jonell Associates Development Co.,

Inc. together with any applicable interest.

BE FT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be

forwarded to Jonell Associates Development Co., Inc., Township Treasurer and

Township Engineer.


ATTEST:

Ana Minkoff'Acting Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, each year, during the month of March, we formally reGognize theColonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross and its essential humanitarianrole in Berkeley Heights. Every day, Red Cross volunteers and employees provide vitalservices in this community to help those affected by everything from house or apartmentfires, power outages, chemieal spills, and other natural and human caused disasters,

thanks to the generous support of the people in Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, for more than 93 years, residents of Berkeley Heights have reliedon the Red Cross to provide disaster relief, water safety and first aid/CPR/AED framing.Last year, the Chapter responded to 21 emergencies affecting over 3,000 individuals.Disaster preparedness presentations were provided to 372 individuals and 18,857; peppwere trained in criticat life-savmg skills sueh as -First Aid, CPR, AED use and LifeguardTraining. Moris than 4,000 rides were provided td ambulatory seniors and in apartnership with SAGE Eldereare, chapter volunteers delivered 4,1 00 hot meals throughthe Meals-on-Wheels program.

WHEREAS, the Colonial Crossroads Chstpter serves as a bridge between morethan 2100 generous blood donors and thousands of patients m need each year byconducting blood driyes. Last year tKey conducted 62 blood driveswhich generated 1,986units of donated blood; and

'i'; WHEREAS, to the Red Cross, there are no "sniall disasters" - only neighbors in

need; The Colonial Crossroads Chapter of the American Red Cross - and more then 500volunteers - provide valuable tools and education to individuals, families, workplacesand schools, making us all stronger and more resilient; and

NOW/THEREFQRE, BE IT RESQLVED by the Mayor and TownshipCouncil of the Township of Berkeley Heights that March 2011 be proclaimed asAMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH in the Township of Berkeley Heights;

i

APPROVED this 8"' day of March,2011,

ATTEST:

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JOSEPH G.BRUNOMayor

ANA MDMKOFFActing Township Clerk

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APPROVED this 8th day of March, 2011.

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WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to the 2011 Municipal Budget tooperate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose,and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, m meeting assembled, (not less than two-thu-ds of allthe members thereof affirmatively concurring) that m accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:




ROLL CALL:Edward DeliaKevin HallCraig PastoreElaine K. PernaThomas PironeRobert Woodmff

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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #503, Lot #4.01,

also known as 133 Washington Street which requires a refund in the amount of

$143.46; and



Scott & Lori Sampson, 133 Washington Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Scott & Lori Sampson, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


attest:


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also known as 58 Briarwood Drive, East which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,049.91; and



to Daniel & Jennifer Serretti, 58 Briarwood Drive East, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922


transmitted to Daniel & Jennifer Serretti, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Lttest:


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #903.17, Lot #2,

also known as 13 Meadowview Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,278.78; and



to Gary Stahlhut & Ginni Craig, 13 Meadowview Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Gary Stahlhut & Ginni Craig, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 8tn day of March, 2011.

Âttest:


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#18.14, also known as 14 Whispering Way West which requires a refund in the




to Sheng Hui Tsao & Sue Jean Chung, 14 Whispering Way West, Berkeley

Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Sheng Hui Tsao & Sue Jean Chung, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


lAttest:

{ÛÂna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #1606, Lot #14

also known as 57 Windsor Way which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,811.16; and



to Thomas A. & Ann Marie Hall, 57 Windsor Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Thomas A. & Ann Marie Hall, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


.Attest:


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block # 1607, Lot #47

also known as 504 Park Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,209.96; and



to Damien T. Desola, 504 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Damien T. Desola, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Lttest:

^0Âna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 388 Plainfield Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,543.24; and



to Stephen R. & Violet Lewis, 388 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Stephen R. & Violet Lewis, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Lttest:


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also known as 25 Dogwood Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,620.43; and



to Michael Faller & Bettina Hernandez, 25 Dogwood Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Michael Faller & Bettina Hernandez, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


kttest:

<^HAna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 19 Lenape Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

$5,078.08; and



to Howard & Lisa Smith, 19 Lenape Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Howard & Lisa Smith, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Ittest:

•^0Âna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 63 Old Farm Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,888.21; and



to Michael & Sylvia Deo, 63 Old Farm Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Michael & Sylvia Deo, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

)thAPPROVED this 8tn day of March, 2011.

ttest:

i-j^HAna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 206 Mountain Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,03 5.81; and



to Patricia Delaney, 206 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Patricia Delaney, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

>thAPPROVED this 8'" day of March, 2011.

ittest:

^0Âna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 116 Twin Falls Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,150.25; and



to Robert M. & Kelli A. Pala, 116 Twin Falls Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Robert M. & Kelli A. Pala, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


attest:

\<^HAna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also knov^n as 38 Hunterdon Boulevard, Murray Hill which requires a refund in

the amount of $ 159.41; and



Edwin J. & Lorraine A. Geils, 38 Hunterdon Boulevard, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.


transmitted to Edwin J. & Lorraine A. Geils, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Lttest:

^fcbÂna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 11 Crest Circle, Murray Hill which requires a refund in the amount

of $2,651.94; and



to K. Nowakowska & G. Zoladkiewicz, 11 Crest Circle, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.


transmitted to K. Nowakowska & G. Zoladkiewicz, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

i thAPPROVED this 8tn day of March, 2011.

ttest:


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also known as 307 Chaucer Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$168.90; and



Vincent A. & Louann Carangelo, Jr., 307 Chaucer Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Vincent A. & Louann Carangelo, Jr., Treasurer and Tax Collector.


attest:


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also known as 16 Barnstable Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$268.81; and



Rocco & Alba R. Mazzuca, 16 Bamstable Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Rocco & Alba R. Mazzuca, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


, Attest:


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$112.60; and



Harold K. & Cecila B. Davidson, 268 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Harold K. & Cecila B. Davidson, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


attest:

<^bÂna MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

No. Orsanization Raffle Type

#RA 15-11 Suburban Chamber of Commerce Foundation Rubber Duck Race

Dates of Raffle

6/11/11




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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

Berkeley, County of Union and State of New Jersey that Barbara Russo is hereby

appointed as the Township Commissioner to the North Jersey Municipal

Employee Benefit Fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Amey Upchurch is hereby

appointed as the Township Alternate Commissioner to the North Jersey Municipal

Employee Benefits Fund.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect

pursuant to law.


ATTEST:


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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the

Township of Berkeley, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting

assembled, that the following 201 1 appointment is hereby made:

Dr. Gary Pien

BOARD OF HEALTH

Expires 12/31/12

APPROVED this 8ln day of March, 2011.

ATTEST:


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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Youth Soccer Club has requestedpermission to hang a temporary banner across Springfield Avenue as described in

its letter received by the Clerk on March 3,2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Berkeley Heights Youth Soccer Club to hang a temporary banner advertisingtheir "Berkeley Heights Travel Soccer Tryouts May 14 for Fall 2011/Spring 2012Season League Play" across Springfield Avenue for the period of April 25 - May14,2011 provided that the appropriate certificate of insurance is provided to theTownship prior to the placement of such banner.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Berkeley Heights YouthSoccer Club, Administration and the Director of Public Works.

?thAPPROVED this 8tn day of March, 2011.

ATTEST:


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N.J.S.A.10:4-12b; and




1. Collective Bargaining Agreement/Negotiations - PBA Contract

2. Personnel/Employment - CFO - (Held in Open Session at the request of

the CFO)

3. PersonneI/Employment - Payroll Clerk - (Held in Open Session at the

request of the Payroll Clerk)



disCuss the aforesaid matters; and


the Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel





Attest:Ana Minkoff, Acting Township Clerk

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 3/22/11, in theamount of $4,483,173.09 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 2011.

ATTEST:

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operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose,and N.J.S.A. 40A.-4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, (not less than two-thirds of allthe members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:




ROLL CALL:Edward DeliaKevmHall

Craig PastoreElaine K. PernaThomas PironeRobert Woodmff

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Attest:

f^pv.Ana MinkoffActing Township Clerk

Agenda Item

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WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of Berkeley Heightsreceived notice from Union County of it's eligibility to receive a $30,000.00Matching Grant with the PAL matching the grant funds; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to assist with the costs ofimproving and renovating playing fields.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, that the Township Council does hereby acceptthe matching grant in the amount of $30,000.00 to assist with the costs ofimproving and renovating playing fields.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Recreation Director of BerkeleyHeights be and hereby is authorized to execute a Grant Agreement with theCounty of Union on behalf of Berkeley Heights, and upon execution of saidAgreement, the Township of Berkeley Heights does accept the Terms and

Conditions specified in the Agreement in connection with this grant.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution beforwarded to the Township Administrator, Township Clerk, Treasurer, Recreation

and County of Union.


ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, Heidi & David Cohen were required to post a cash bond in

the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 182 Dogwood Land and the


March 7, 2011 that such bond be released.



Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Heidi & David Cohen, together



forwarded to Heidi & David Cohen, Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


ATTEST:

JL.An'aATmkofflActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, Jonell Associates Development was required to post a cash bond

in the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 189 Lincoln Street and the


March 15, 2011 that such bond be released.



Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Jonell Associates Development,

together with any applicable interest.


forwarded to Jonell Associates Development, Township Treasurer and Township

Engineer.


ATTEST:

M3Ana MinRolActing Township Clerk

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emergency; and


light" permit; and

WHEREAS, Mauro S. larussi, is a member of the Berkeley Heights Fire


application.


officials are hereby authorized to endorse the application ofMauro S. larussi, for a blue

light permit.


Mauro S. larussi, BH Fire Department, Police Department and the Acting Township

Clerk.


ATTEST:


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also known as 114 Glenside Road, Murray Hill, NJ which requires a refund in the




to Kenneth L & Patricia Baroff, 114 Glenside Road, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.


transmitted to Kenneth L. & Patricia Baroff, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, Overlook Hospital's Auxiliary established an Organ and Tissue Donor £;Awareness Committee in May 1995 whose goal is to make the public aware of organ and

tissue donor needs and programs; and

WHEREAS, in the United States there are almost 110,000 people waiting for organs(liver, heart, kidney, lungs, pancreas) almost 4,700 of whom are from New Jersey; and

andWHEREAS, approximately 20 people die daily waiting for organs - the Gift of Life;

WHEREAS, those needing tissues (bones, ligaments, heart valves, corneas, skin) are

waiting to improve their quality of life.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph Bruno, Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, do hereby proclaim the month ofApril2011 as:

DONATE LIFE MONTH

in the Township of Berkeley Heights and encourage the citizens of Berkeley Heights tobecome Donors through their Driver License or Living Will. Citizens are asked to share this

decision with their families because it becomes a legal document.

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APPROVED this 22na day of March, 2011

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, art education contributes powerful educational benefits to allelementary, middle and secondary students including the following:

*art education develops students' creative problem solving

and' critical thinking abilities;

* art education teaches sensitivity to beauty, order,

and other expressive qualities;

*art education gives students a deeper understanding .

bfmulti-cultural values and beliefs;

* art education reinforces and brings to life

what students learn in other subjects; and

* art education interrelates student learning

in art production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.

WHEREAS, our national leaders have acknowledged the necessity of includingarts experiences in all students', education.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that support should be given to art teachers'• ...' as they attempt to strengthen art education in their schools and communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and TownshipCouncil of the To-wnship of Berkeley Heights that March 2011 be proclaimed asYOUTH ART MONTH in the Township of Berkeley Heights.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated m Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

No. Oreanization Raffle Type

Off Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50

Dates of Raffle

6/11/117/13-7/16/11

4/30/11

#RA 16-11 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society#RA 17-11 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society#RA 18-11 Highlander Booster Club



ATTEST:

ArfaMihkoffActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, the Church of the Little Flower is preparing to makerepairs to the Church at 110 Roosevelt Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Church of the Little Flower is a not for profitorganization; and

WHEREAS, it is customary for the governing body to waive thePermit Fees for this type of organization; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that it hereby waives the Permit Feesrequirement relative to the above property, and authorizes and directsthe execution thereof by the Mayor and Township Clerk effectiveMarch 22,2011.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effectpursuant to law.

APPROVED THIS 22"d day of March, 2011

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, the Township advertised for bids for the Spring ResidentialClean-Up-2011 and such bids were received on March 18,2011 and the TownshipEngineer/Director of Public Works by letter dated March 18, 2011 hasrecommended that the contract be awarded to Regional Industries, LLC, 800

Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 as the most responsible bidder in the amount of$116,399.00 and the Township Council concurs.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriatemunicipal officials are authorized to execute a contract with Regional Industries

for Spring Residential Clean-Up and the Treasurer is authorized to pay properlycompleted vouchers in an amount not to exceed $116,399.00 for such work.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution beforwarded to Regional Industries, the Administrator, Treasurer and Director

of Public Works.

indAPPROVED this 22na day of March, 2011.

ATTEST:

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Connell Company owns real property identified as Block 4102,Lot 1, Block 4301, Lot 1-011, and Block 4301, Lot 1-012 in the Township of BerkeleyHeights, commonly known as 200 Connell Drive, 300 Connell Drive, and 400 ConnellDrive (the "Connell Property"); and

WBEREAS, the Township authorized an investigation of the property taxassessment for the Connell Property; and

WHEREAS, accordingly, the Township finds it to be in the best interest of theTownship to authorize the Township Tax Attorney to file an appeal of the 2011 propertytax assessment of the Connell Property to seek an increased assessment to reflect the tme

value of the property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE FT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and TownshipCouncil of the Township of Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State ofNew Jersey that the Township Tax Attorney, Martin Alien, Esq., of DiFrancesco,

Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, P.C., to file a tax appeal of the 201 1

property tax assessment of the Connell Property for an increased assessment to reflect the

true value of the property.


CERTIFICATION

I, Ana MinkofF, Acting Township Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights, inthe County of Union, New Jersey, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a tme and correct

copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting qf the Township Council held on March 31,2011.

Ana MinkofF, Acting Township Clerk

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and dire4the Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 4/12/11, in theamount of $634,874.50 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havuig beensatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed m the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 12th day of April, 2011.

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operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose,and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and


NOW, THEREFORE, BE FT RESOLVED, by fhe Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, (not less than two-thirds of allthe members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:




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also known as 37 Oak Ridge Road, Berkeley Heights NJ which requires a refund

in the amount of $77.80; and



Craig & Sharon Schwalb, 37 Oak Ridge Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Craig & Sharon Schwalb, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #101, Lot #21 ,

also known as 151 Grant Street, Berkeley Heights NJ which requires a refund in

the amount of $264.74; and



Eileen Shanley, 151 Grant Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Eileen Shanley, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 47 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights NJ which requu-es a refund in the

amount of $198.26; and



Laveme Bajorek, 47 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Laveme Bajorek, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 27 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights NJ which requires a refund in the




Patricia A. Pallante, 27 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Patricia A. Pallante, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 53 River Bend Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$402.65; and



Josef& Joan Austra, 53 River Bend Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Josef& Joan Austra, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 12*h day of April, 2011.

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also known as 31 Maple Avenue, Berkeley Heights NJ which requires a refund in

the amount of $309.77; and



Earl H. Gilkey/Cr. Shelters Trs., 31 Maple Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Earl H. Gilkey/Cr. Shelter Trs., Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 113 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ which requires a

refund in the amount of $205.35; and



Lewis J. and Barbara B. Bair, 113 Hamilton Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Lewis J. and Barbara B. Bair, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 178 Countryside Drive, Summit, NJ which requires a refund in the



authorized to refund the overpayment for 2011 taxes m the amount of $500.00 to

Florence Minifie, 178 Countryside Drive, Summit, NJ 07901.


transmitted to Florence Minifie, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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Lna MinkolActing Township Clerk

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also known as 24 Beattie Way, Murray Hill, NJ which requires a refund in the



authorized to refund the overpayment for 2011 taxes in the amount of $333.50 to|

John D. & Joamnarie Miller, II, 24 Beattie Way, Murray Hill, NJ 07974.


transmitted to John D. & Joanmane Miller, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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that Justin Kovacs, 28 Campbell Lane, Berkeley Heights, is hereby appointed as

an Active member of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Fire Department effective

April 12, 2011, on a probationary basis, subject to review and approval of the

application by the NJ State Firemen's Association.


forwarded to Justin Kovacs, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and Township

Administrator.

thAPPROVED this 12In day of April, 2011.

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that Clarence Bruton, 472 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, is hereby


Department effective April 12,2011, on a probationary basis, subject to review



forwarded to Clarence Bruton, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and

Township Administrator.


ATTEST:

Ana Mink&rfActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world,and

WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our valuable topsoil by wind andwater, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce

oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and

WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our

homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and

WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic

vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and

WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual

renewal,

WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission of the Township of BerkeleyHeights is encouraging the planting of trees by providing seedlings to all fourth gradersin the school system and to visitors to the Children's Room of the Public Library, and

WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has organized the planting ofseedlmgs along the Passaic River Pathway by volunteers.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Joseph Bnmo, Mayor of the Township of BerkeleyHeights do hereby proclaim April 29,2011 as Arbor Day in the Township of BerkeleyHeights, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect

our trees and woodlands, and I further urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden theheart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

thAPPROVED this 12In day of April, 201

'^ M /^-JOSEPH G. BRUNO

MAYOR

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operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose,and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, (not less than two-thu-ds of allthe members thereof affirmatively concurring) that m accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:




ROLL CALL:Edward DeliaKevm Hall

Craig PastoreElaine K. PemaThomas Pu-one

Robert Woodruff


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by law to operate blue emergency lights on their vehicle when respondmg to an

emergency; and


light" permit; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Hogan, is a member of the Berkeley Heights Fu-e


application.


officials are hereby authorized to endorse the application of Christopher Hogan, for a

blue light permit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to,

Christopher Hogan, BH Fire Department, Police Department and the Acting Township

Clerk.


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emergency; and


light" permit; and

WHEREAS, Thomas J. Soranno, is a member of the Berkeley Heights Fire


application.


officials are hereby authorized to endorse the application of Thomas J. Soranno,for a

blue light permit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to,

Thomas J. Soranno, BH Fire Department, Police Department and the Acting Township

Clerk.


ATTEST:

Ana MinkoiActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Swim Club has requested permission to hang atemporary banner on the Swim Club property as described in its letter received bythe Clerk on April 11, 2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Berkeley Swim Club to hang a temporary banner advertising their campaignfor "New Members" on the Berkeley Swim Club property to be displayed fromApril 30-July 1,2011.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Berkeley Swim Club andAdministration.


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WHEREAS, the Rotary Club has requested permission to hang atemporary banner across Springfield Avenue as described in its letter received by

the Clerk on April 11, 2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Rotary Club to hang a temporary banner advertising their "Rubber DuckyRace" across Springfield Avenue for the period of May 16-June 11,2011provided that the appropriate certificate of insurance is provided to the Townshipprior to the placement of such banner.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Rotary Club,Administration and the Director of Public Works.

tllAPPROVED this 26"' day of April, 2011.

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#18.21 also known as 21 Whispering Way East which requires a refund in the




to David & Julie J. Kim, 21 Whispering Way East, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to David & Julie J. Kim, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

thAPPROVED this 26tn day of April, 2011

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated in Fmdmgs and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

No. Oreanization Raffle Type

On Premise 50/50On Premise Basket Raffle

Dates of Raffle

6/4/116/4/11

#RA 19-11 Friends of the American Cancer Society#RA 20-11 Friends of the American Cancer Society



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andWHEREAS, Carol Wysocki has worked for the Township of Berkeley Heights for 22 years;

WHEREAS, Carol has retired from her position as Police Secretary effective May 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Carol joined the Township in 1988 asa Clerk/Typist in the Clerk's office, wasnamed Deputy Township Clerk and Assistant Assessment Search Officer in 1992 and 1993. Carol alsoserved as a Police Matron during her time with the Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Carol began working in the Police Department's Detective Bureau as a Part-timeevening, clerical worker in July 1990; and

WHEREAS, Carol transferred to the Police Department as Police Department Secretary inFebruary 1994, where she has served under Chiefs DelDuca, Rica, Monica, Zager and Mathis; and

WHEREAS, Carol is known as the "Den Mother" of the Police Department, never missing abirthday, anniversary or special occasion in any Officer's life and made everyone who worked here

instantly feel like family. Carol was sure to bring out her festive deeorations and set the holiday spiritin the Police Department for every holiday; and ,•;,:,• •.

WHEREAS, during a period of personal crisis Carol never complained, she would show up forwork as much as possible and obstacles never stopped her, just made her stronger. Carol has lieen

happily married to John for 43 wonderful years and they have a daughter Jennifer, a son Michael andfour beautiful granddaughters; and^

WHEREAS, The Mayor and Township Council believe that it is appropriate to recognizeTownship Employees who perform their duties and responsibilities in an exemplary fashion;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Town Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights does hereby, for itself and for all the residents of the Township, publiclythank Carol Wysocki for her many years of dedication arid superior performance .arid wishes her onlythe best in her future endeavors.

APPROVED this 26m of April, 2011.

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JOSEPH G. BRUNMAYOR

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2. Contract Negotiations - PBA Contract

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and direclj;the Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 5/10/11, in theamount of $3,760,645.74 such vouchers havmg been received by the Township Council, having beer|satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED fhis.l0th day of May, 2011.

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operate, and no adequate provisions have been made in the 2011 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpcjse,and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose abovementioned; and

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2011 pursuant to tlijeprovisions ofN.J.S.A. 40A:4-20, Chapter 96, P.L. 1951, including this resolution total $7,776,797.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, (not less than two-fhirds ofalj;the members thereof afSrmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20:


2. The said emergency temporary appropriation has been provided for in the 2011 budget undjsrthe titles as listed above

3. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of the Local Govemmei^Services.

ROLL CALL:Edward DeliaKevin HallCraig PastoreElaine K. PemaThomas PironeRobert Woodruff

APPROVED this lOfh day of May, 2011.

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WHEREAS, there are members of the Berkeley Heights Police Department who arerepresented by the PBA Local 144 ("PBA"); and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and representatives of the Township and the PBA havenegotiated new collective negotiation agreement for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31,2013, the terms of which are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement ("Agreement"), in

the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, representatives of the PBA have executed the Agreement, and theTownship's negotiating representatives recommended that the Township Council ratify the

Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Township Council finds it to be in the best interests of the Township toenter into the Agreement with the PBA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves the

attached Collective Bargaining Agreement, specifying the terms of collective negotiationagreements with the PBA Local 144 for members of the Police Department for the periodJanuary 1, 2009, to December 31, 2013.

•'• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorizedand directed to take all other actions necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution andexecute the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to thePBA; and


ithApproved this 10l" day of May, 2011.

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, by letter dated April 29,2011, a request was made by

Christine Woods requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a

neighborhood block party which would involve erecting barricades on a public

street; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council wishes to support the request for a

neighborhood block party subject, however, to the special requirements of the

appropriate local Township Officials.


the Township of Berkeley Heights that it does hereby approve of a neighborhood

block party for Rogers Avenue on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until

10:00 p.m. with arain date of Sunday, June 26, 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said approval is subject and

contingent upon the approval of the Berkeley Heights Police Department, Fire

Department and other appropriate officials; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be

forwarded to Christine Woods, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township

Administrator and the Director of Public Works.

thAPPROVED this 10ln day ofMay,2011.

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WHEREAS, by letter dated May 1,2011 a request was made by

SharonDougherty requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a


street; and






block party for the Twin Falls Road on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 4:00 p.m.

until 10:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 3:00 p.m-9:00.





forwarded to Sharon Dougherty, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township


APPROVED this 10th day of May, 2011.

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also known as 11 Cedar Green Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

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to A Absolute Escrow Settlement Co., Inc., P.O. Box 769, Millburn, NJ 07041


transmitted to A Absolute Escrow Settlement Co., Inc., Treasurer and Tax

Collector.

APPROVED this 10'" day of May, 2011

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also known as 48 La Secla Place which requires a refund in the amount of $96.78;

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William T. & Alicia Fettes, 48 La Secla Place, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


transmitted to William T. & Alicia Fettes, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #301.18, Lot #4

also known as 19 Park Edge which requires a refund in the amount of $1,380.70;

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to Charles R. & Mary Ann Russo, 19 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Charles R. & Mary Ann Russo, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10, every municipality must have a chief

municipal financial officer appointed by the governing body of the municipality to handle thefinancial administration of the municipality, including the requirements under the Local BudgetLaw (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-l, etseg.); and

WHEREAS, due to an administrative leave of absence in the position of TownshipTreasurer/Chief Financial Officer, the Township of Berkeley Heights needs to appoint anindividual to perform the functions of said position under the Local Budget Law, including thesigning and certification of the Township budget, during such leave of absence; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is governed pursuant to the Mayor-Council-Admmistrator form of government, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.1, et seq., of the Option

Municipal Charter Law, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1, et seq. (the "Faulkner Act"), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-149.8, the Mayor nominated Amey Upchurch,subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council, to perform the functions of Township

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer under the Local Budget Law, including the signing andcertification of the Township budget, during such leave of absence; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to consent to the Mayor's nomination and

appointment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby consents to the Mayor's appointment ofAmey Upchurch to perform the functions of Township Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer underthe Local Budget Law, including the signing and certification of the Township budget, duringsuch leave of absence.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Amey Upchurch is hereby authorized to sign andcertify the Township budget pursuant to the Local Budget Law on behalf of the Township; and


APPROVED this ^ day of M CL ,2011

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WHEREAS, there were 554 motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey in 2010;and

WHEREAS, a large percentage of the motor vehicle occupants killed in trafficcrashes were not wearing a seat belt; and

WHEREAS, use of a seat belt remains the most effective way to avoid death orserious injury in a motor vehicle crash; and

WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that135,000 lives were saved by safety belt usage nationally between 1975-2000; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey will participate in the riationwide Clicklt orTicket seat belt mobilization from May 23-June 5, 2100 in ah effort to raise awareness and

increase seat belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety has set a goal of increasing theseat belt usage rate in the state from the current level of 93.73% to 100%; and

WHEREAS, a further increase in seat belt usage in New Jersey will save lives on our

roadways; - ;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights declares its support for \he,ClickIt or Ticket seat beltmobilization both locally and nationally from May 23-June 5, 2011 and pledges to increase

awareness of the mobilization and the benefits of seat belt use.

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thAPPROVED this 24tn day of May, 2011.

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BE AND TT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directhe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 5/24/11, in theamount of $6,855,795.87 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having beeisatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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WHEREAS, the members of the Berkeley Heights Water Pollution Control Plant whoare represented by the United Public Service Employees Union ("UPSEU"); and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and representatives of the Township and the UPSEU havenegotiated new collective negotiation agreement for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31,

2013, the terms of which are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement ("Agreement"), in

the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, representatives of the UPSEU have executed the Agreement, and the

I Township's negotiating representatives recommended that the Township Council ratify the

Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Township Council finds it to be in the best interests of the Township toenter into the Agreement with the UPSEU.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves theattached Collective Bargaining Agreement, specifying the terms of collective negotiation

agreements with the UPSEU for members of the Water Pollution Control Plant for the period

I January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2013.

; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorizedand directed to take all other actions necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution and

execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to theI UPSEU; and


Approved this 24th day of May, 2011.

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WHEREAS, certain General Capital Improvement appropriation balances remain dedicated to

projects now completed ; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances may

be returned to each respective Capital Improvement Fund or credited to Surplus, and unused debt

authorizations may be cancelled;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights of New

Jersey, that the following unexpended and dedicated balances of General Capital Appropriations be

cancelled:

Ord No.

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37-96

24-99

25-99

26-99

27-99

28-99

30-99

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FD turnout gear & hoses

Roof Repairs-Library

Y2K Equip-Engrg Dept

Engrg Dept Improvements

Engrg Dept Improvements

Bus Shed Install

Repair to Fire House Roof

Columbia Park restroom

Relocation of Fire Siren

Rec Dept Office Equip

Rec Dept Mats

Library Office Equipment

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$ 99.55

$ 3,709.76

$ 32,578.54

$ 17,880.00

$ 175.00

$ 5,441.00

$ 4,129.30

$ 10,000.00

$ 2,500.00

$ 112.10

$ 15.40

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies are to be forwarded to the Administrator, Treasurer,Township Auditol-s and Bond Counsel.

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#7.28, also known as 28 Angela Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ which requires a

refund in the amount of $1,433.99; and


authorized to refund the overpayment for 2011 taxes in the amount of $ 1,43 3.39

to Anthony & Helen Santo, 28 Angela Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Anthony & Angela Santo, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, the Smith Chiropractic Center has requested permission to

hold its annual 5K Charity Road Race & Fitness Walk which raises money for

charity through donations on September 18,2011;and

WHEREAS, Smith Chiropractic Center has also requested permission

to hang its banner across Springfield Avenue as noted in the request dated

April 20, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that the event is in the best

interest of the community.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that permission is hereby

granted to Smith Chiropractic Center for its annual 5K run provided that it

complies with all conditions imposed by the Township Police Department, Fire

Department and Rescue Squad and it is given permission to place its banner

across Springfield Avenue subject to the Board ofFreeholders approval.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are to be

forwarded to the Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Smith

Chiropractic, Acting Township Clerk and Board ofFreeholders.


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WHEREAS, Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Society has requested permission to hold

it's annual carnival July 13-16, 2011, with the fireworks display to be held the last

evening, or in the event of inclement weather, on the next clear evening.

WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that it is appropriate to grant

permission subject to the compliance of the requirements set forth by the Police

Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad.


Township of Berkeley Heights that permission is hereby granted to Our Lady ofMt.

Carmel Society for the carnival and fireworks as described above.


Mt. Carmel Society, Police Department, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, Zoning Officer

and Acting Township Clerk.


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WHEREAS, Hoff Brothers Plumbing and Sewer Drain, Inc. was required to

post a cash bond in the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at

Station Street and the Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has recommended

by letter dated May 17, 2011 that such bond be released.



Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Hoff Brothers Plumbing and Sewer

Drain, Inc. together with any applicable interest.


forwarded to Hoff Brothers Plumbing and Sewer Drain, Inc., Township Treasurer and

Township Engineer.


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WHEREAS, Virginia M. Morrissey was required to post a cash bond in the

amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 43 Holly Glen Lane North

and the Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has recommended by

letter dated May 17, 2011 that such bond be released.



Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Virginia M. Morrissey together

with applicable interest.


forwarded to Virginia Morrissey, Township Treasurer and

Township Engineer.


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WHEREAS, Jonell Associates Development was required to post a

Performance Bond in the amount of $19,660.00 in connection with work at

30 Fickler Place and the Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has

recommended by letter dated May 17, 2011 that such bond be released.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council,


Treasurer to release and return Performance Bond in the amount of $19,660.00

together with any applicable interest.


forwarded to Jonell Associates Development, Township Treasurer and Township.

Engineer.


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Agenda Item No.:TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is the owner of a bus that has beendedicated to serve the senior citizens of the Township (the "senior bus"); and

WHEREAS, the Township is responsible for the mamtenance and operation of the seniorbus, including the hiring of the drivers and providing insurance therefore; and

WHEREAS, under prior arrangements with the Township, the use of the senior bus was

subject to the scheduling by the Township Senior Citizen Club, a private club that utilized thesenior bus for the benefit of its members; and

WHEREAS, the Township desires to take over the use and scheduling of the senior busto better meet the needs of all the senior citizens of the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights desire to adopta policy to be adhered to in the scheduling and use of the senior bus to benefit all of the seniorcitizens of the Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that the followingpolicy is hereby established for the scheduling and use of the senior bus:

SENIOR BUS POLICY

1. The Township of Berkeley Heights is the owner of a bus that has beendedicated to serve the senior citizens of the Township (the "senior bus"), and establishedthis Policy to regulate and govern the use of the senior bus for the benefit of all seniorcitizens of the Township.

2. The purpose of the senior bus is to provide transportation for all senior

citizens who live in the Township of Berkeley Heights to enable them to enjoy cultural,educational, recreational, and social activities. The senior bus may also provide

.transportation for medical visits if other transportation means are not available.

3. For purposes of this Policy, a senior citizen shall be defined as any citizenof the Township of Berkeley Heights having reached the age of sixty (60) years old.

4. The senior bus is the property of the Township of Berkeley Heights; andits use shall be monitored and scheduled by the Township.

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5. The Township shall establish a schedule for the regular use of the seniorbus on a monthly basis. The monthly schedule will be created and enforced by theTownship Recreation Department and the Township Admimstrator, or his/her designee,with direct input from the current senior bus driver, a representative from the Senior

Citizen's Club, and a representative of the senior citizens who are not members of the

Senior Citizen's Club. The Township also will accept written comments/suggestions

regarding the monthly schedule from all of the senior citizens of the Township.

6. The senior bus will operate between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

From July 1 through Labor Day ("summer hours"), the senior bus will operate between

the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 1:00

p.m. on Fridays. The hours of operation of the senior bus may be subject to change bythe Township Administrator in accordance with the current White Collar Union contract,

or other applicable collective bargaining agreement with the Township.

7. Subject to modification by the Township Administrator, the regular routeof the senior bus will follow along Springfield Avenue on Mondays through Thursdays,and Fridays will be reserved for special shopping trips to designated mails and shoppingareas as set forth in the monthly scheduled established by the Township. During summerhours, special shopping trips to designated malls and shopping areas shall occur onMondays, as set forth in the monthly scheduled established by the Township.

8. Any senior citizen wishing to utilize the regular monthly scheduledservices of the senior bus must notify the Township, in the manner established by theTownship Administration Office. The senior bus will provide door-to-door pick-up and

drop-offto the senior citizens of the Township on a first come, first served basis.

9. Any senior citizen may request to utilize the senior bus for a special trip or

stop, including medical visits. Such request must be submitted to the TownshipAdministration Office, in the form provided by the Township Administration Office, atleast five (5) business days prior to the end of the prior month to be included in the nextmonth's schedule. If an emergency situation does not permit the request application for a

special trip or stop to be submitted as provided herein, the Township Administrator mayaccept such request and authorize such trip at his/her sole discretion, provided that samedoes not interfere with an already scheduled use of the senior bus, nor require further

authorization by the Township Council. Whether or not an emergency situation exists

and warrants such waiver of the required application process is left to the sole discretion

of the Township Administrator, or his/her designee.

10. The senior bus shall not be driven beyond thirty-five (35) miles from themunicipal borders of the Township. Any proposed trip that would require the senior busto be driven beyond 35 miles from the Township border requires prior approval andconsent of the Township Administrator. This shall result in a cost to the requesting party.

11. The senior bus shall not be driven out of the State of New Jersey for anyreason without the prior approval and consent of the Township Council by Resolution.

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12. The senior bus monthly schedule, as established by the Township, shall beposted in the Town Hall, the public library, on the Township website, and any otherlocation determined appropriate by the Township Administrator. The monthly schedulemay also periodically be distributed by mail to the senior citizens of the Township.

13. The senior bus schedule and route may be subject to change based on the

Township's receipt of suggestions by the senior citizens; however, the regular route will

primarily remain the same, unless this Policy is revised by the Township Council byResolution.

14. All drivers of the senior bus must be pre-approved by Resolution of theTownship Council, after undergoing proper licensing and background checks.

15. Unless otherwise provided herein, any deviation from this policy must bepre-approved by the Township Administrator. The Township Adminisb-ator shall have

the final authority over any disputes regarding the use and scheduling of the senior bus.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the senior bus shall only be utilized pursuant to theterms and conditions of this policy, as may be amended from time to tune by the TownshipCouncil.



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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Senior Citizens Club wishes to give special recognition toGRACE C. HODSHON, by naming her the 2010 PERSON OF THE YEAR; and

WHEREAS, Grace C. Hodshon, is one of the extraordinary people who exceed the membershiprequirements of organizations to which they belong and generously donate their time and energy to aid in thatorganization's success; and

WHEREAS, Grace Hodshon has devoted countless hours over the years to increase the effectivenessand organization of the Berkeley Heights Senior Citizens Club by serving her fellow seniors on the ExecutiveBoard, Chaired the Nominating and Pizza Party Committees, member of the Special Activities Committee, theGarage Sale Committee and at times the Hospitality Committee; and

WHEREAS, Grace Hodshon has always performed many useful acts of kindness that benefit theBerkeley Heights Senior Citizens Club and its members and currently assists a "special friend" lOSyear old ViolaLessa and she has also touched many people with her diligent relentless caring nature; and

WHEREAS, Grace was born and educated in Newark, NJ, Grace worked for Air Reduction Company inMurray Hill before starting her family. Grace moved to Berkeley Heights in 1966 and went to work for theTownship of Berkeley Heights Engineering Department in 1972. She also served as the Secretary to the PlanningBoard and Boar d of Adjustment during her twenty-one years with the Township of Berkeley heights; and

WHEREAS, Grace and her late husband Richard celebrated their 60 Wedding Anniversary on June 25,2010 and they raised a daughter and a son and they have 5 grandchildren while Township residents for over

forty-four years; and

WHEREAS, Grace has been recognized by the Union County Senior Citizen Council for her selflesscontributions to Seniors. Grace is also an active Rosarian dedicated to the Church of the Little Flower and anintegral part in the wife brigade of the VFW Post #6259, where her late husband, Richard, was a PostCommander; and

WHEREAS, her dedication and zeal in the Berkeley Heights Senior Citizens Club has won GraceHodshon the respect and affection of her fellow members and the Community; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council honors and recognizes GRACE HODSHON for being named

2010 PERSON OF THE YEAR

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights that Grace Hodshon be formally recognized and congratulated on being named Person of the Year by theBerkeley Heights Senior Citizens Club and also be commended for her unselfish dedication, which exemplifies thehighest ideals of community volunteerism.

APPROVED this 14"' day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, on June 24,1950 DICK HODSHON and GRACEGERLACH were united in marriage at the St. James Church in Newark, New

Jersey; and

WHEREAS, DICK AND GRACE celebrated their SIXTIETHWEDDING ANNIVERSARY on June 25, 2010;and

WHEREAS, MR. HODSHON worked for Engelhard Industries for 31years. MR. HODSHON also served in the Navy for 2 years in the

Asiatic/Pacific; andI

WHEREAS, MRS. HODSHON worked for Airco Industries for 3 yearsand the Township of Berkeley Heights for 21 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. HODSHON have 2 children and 5grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 44 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. HODSHON'S hobbies include 50 years of activitiesat the Chatham Fire House and MRS. HODSHON enjoys volunteering, and theyboth enjoy Naval Reunions and Senior Trips.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. ANDMRS. HODSHON their congratulations upon their 60th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY.

thAPPROVED this 14In day of June, 2011

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WHEREAS, on June 10,1950 ED LOZOWSKI and TERRYWASILEWSKI were united in marriage at the St. John Cantius in Brooklyn,New York; and

WHEREAS, ED AND TERRY celebrated their SIXTIETH WEDDINGANNIVERSARY on June 10, 2010; and

WHEREAS, MR. LOZOWSKI worked as a self employed carpentercontractor and is the Chaplain for VFW Post #6259. MR. LOZOWSKI alsoserved in the Navy See Beas as a Carpenter Mate 2" Class for 3 years, in the

Pacific; and

WHEREAS, MRS. LOZOWSKI worked as a Secretary in various jobsfor 25 years and at Reheis Inc. for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. LOZOWSKI have 4 children and 3grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 48 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. LOZOWSKPS hobbies include music andwoodworking and MRS. LOZOWSKI enjoys line dancing and they both enjoydancing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. AND

MRS. LOZOWSKI their congratulations upon their 60th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.

thAPPROVED this 14In day of June, 2011

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WHEREAS, on August 27,1960 JOHN DARDIS and CONNIEDI FILIPPO were united in marriage at the St. Rose of Lima Church inBrooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, JOHN AND CONNIE celebrated their GOLDENWEDDING ANNIVERSARY on August 27, 2010;and

WHEREAS, MR. DARDIS worked at GSD for 32 years and eight yearsfor Penquim Air Conditioning. MR. DARDIS served for two years in the Armyas Private First Class in the Germany-Berlin crisis; and

WHEREAS, MRS. DARDIS worked for New York Bell in AccountsPayable for eight years and as a Para Professional Education Assistant withSpecial Education for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. DARDIS have 3 children and 13grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 13 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. DARDIS'S hobbies include woodworking, cooking,playing cards and the computer and MRS. DARDIS enjoys dancing, swimming,cooking, baking and calligraphy, and they both enjoy Senior Trips, vacations,

swimming and shopping.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. ANDMRS. DARDIS their congratulations upon their50th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.

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thAPPROVED this 14In day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, on February 19,1960 JOHN JENNINGS and ELLENBRENNAN were united in marriage at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Brooklyn,New York; and

WHEREAS, JOHN and ELLEN celebrated their GOLDENWEDDING ANNIVERSARY on February 19, 2010;and

WHEREAS, MR. JENNINGS worked as an Editor Reporter for 33 yearsin Banking and did a lot of traveling. MR. JENNINGS also served in the Armyin the United States for 2 years; and

WHEREAS, MRS. JENNINGS worked for Our Lady ofMt. CarmelSchool as a School Secretary; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. JENNINGS have 3 children and 5grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 4 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. JENNINGS hobbies include watching the •grandchildren at sports and MRS. JENNINGS enjoys playing Mahjongg.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. ANDMRS. JENNINGS their congratulations upon their 50th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.


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WHEREAS, on September 17,1960 PETER LAKATOS andSHIRLEY DOBRZYNSKI were united in marriage at the St. Mary's RomanCatholic Church in South River; and

WHEREAS, PETER AND SHIRLEY celebrated their GOLDENWEDDING ANNIVERSARY on September 17, 2010; and

WHEREAS, MR. LAKATOS worked as Chief Engineer for StandexInternational; and

WHEREAS, MRS. LAKATOS worked as a Registered Nurse atRuimells Hospital and a School Nurse for Little Flower School; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. LAKATOS have 3 children and 3grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 47 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. LAKATOS'S hobbies include motor cycling andcooking and MRS. LAKATOS enjoys reading and gardening and they both enjoyboating, dining and home remodeling projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. ANDMRS/LAKATOS their congratulations upon their 50th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.

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thAPPROVED this 14ln day of June, 2011

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WHEREAS, on August 26,1951 DONALD B. McLELLAN andJEANE SELKIRK were united in marriage in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, DONALD AND JEAN will be celebrating theirSDCTIETH WEDDING ANmVERSARY on August 26,2011;and

WHEREAS, MR. McLELLAN worked for Merrill Lynch and FitchRatings in New York City; and

WHEREAS, MRS. McLELLAN worked for AT&T in Basking Ridgeand Bellcore in Livingston; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. McLELLANhave 3 children, Patricia,Donald and Richard and 8 grandchildren and have been residents of BerkeleyHeights for 36 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. & MRS. McLELLAN'S enjoy volunteering doingtrail maintenance at Jockey Hollow and the Great Swamp; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. ANDMRS. McLELLAN their congratiilations upon their 60th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.

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APPROVED this 14th day of June,2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State ofNew Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 6/14/11, in theamount of $3,753,117.56 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 14th day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, renewal applications for 2011/2012 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in proper

form, together with the appropriate license fees, have been received from the followmg:

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PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES:

D. Heights, LLCt/a Delicious Heights428 Springfield Avenue

Berkeley Plaza Caterers, Inc.735 Springfield Avenue

Druid Associates, LLCt/a Trap Rock Restaurant and Brewery279 Sprmgfield Avenue

Gatheringz LLC25 Hickory PlaceChatham, NJ 07928

PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSES:

Sadal Wines, Inc.

t/a Kings Fine Wines & Spirits434 Springfield Avenue

Berkeley Wine Co., LLC500 Springfield Avenue

WTA Holdins, LLC425 Springfield Avenue

CLUB LICENSES:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society56 River Road

LICENSE NUMBER

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#2001-33-009-002

#2001-38-007-001

#2001-33-006-006 (Inactive)

#2001-44-001-003

#2001-44-002-007

#2001-44-003-008

#2001-31-011-001

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that theaforementioned Alcoholic Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year expu-ingJune 30,2012.

Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,the above licenses, Board of Health, Construction Code Official, Police Department and FireDepartment.

Approved this 14th day of June, 2011.


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WHEREAS, there exists a need for the professional accounting services for the|

Township of Berkeley Heights, which services shall include:• Establishing and maintaming balanced general ledgers for all funds (Current,

Trust, Capital);• Preparing and recording necessary operating and corrective journal entries;

• Verifying accuracy of general ledgers by proving balances to subsidiary ledgers,such as: bank deposits, budget expenditures, revenue reports, tax collection status

reports, and payroll records and IRS returns;

• Reconciling all bank accounts;

• Establishing internal control procedures where lacking, and if cost beneficial;

• Tract capital improvement authorizations for disposition as to: cancellation when

project is complete, cash requirements for expenditures, and method and timing of |

funding; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A.. 40A:11-1 et seg., more]specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 allows for the awarding of a contract for "professional services"

without public advertismg for bids; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bachstadt, a certified public accountant, registered municipal

accountant, and certified municipal finance officer, submitted a proposal dated May 12, 2011, to

the Township to provide professional accounting services for the Township; and

WHEREAS, prior to the execution of a contract, Robert Bachstadt will have completedand submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that he has not made any

reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Mayor or Township Council

of the Township of Berkeley Heights in the previous year, and that the contract will prohibit himfrom making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A.

19:44A-20.4, etseq.; and

WHEREAS, this was not awarded through a "fau- and open process" pursuant to

N.J.S.A,19:44A-20.4, etseq.; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council fmds it to be in the best interest of the Township toenter into a Professional Services Agreement with Robert Bachstadt for the professional

accounting services for the Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Mayor and Acting Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the

attached Professional Services Agreement with Robert Bachstadt for the professional

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accounting services for the Township for a fee not to exceed One Hundred and 00/100

($100.00) Dollars per hour.

2. This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under

the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

3. A certificate showing the availability of funds for the Contract authorized hereby hasbeen provided and is made a part hereof indicating that the appropriation for the withinexpenditure is charged to the applicable capital ordinances.

4. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification shall be placed on file with this Resolution.

5. A notice of this action shall be printed in the official newspapers required by law withinten (10) days of its passage.



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WHEREAS, General Chemical, LLC a/k/a Reheis Chemical Co. ("Taxpayers"), are theowners of Block 703, Lot 6 on the Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessment Maps, commonly

known as 235 Snyder Avenue ("Property"), filed an appeal of their 2008, 2009, and 2010 taxassessments inthe Tax Court ofNew Jersey, Docket Nos. 002614-2008,002693-2009 and 003140-

2010;and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights met and discussedthe aforesaid tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and its former

Special Tax Counsel, Skoloff& Wolfe, LLC; and

WHEREAS, the Assessor submitted a memo dated October 21, 2010 to the formerTownship Administrator, Jack Conway, reflecting the Assessor's recommendation of the settlement

and the basis for that recommendation, which memo is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by

this reference; and

WHEREAS, the property was assessed at $2,843,900 for all of the years under appeal; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated whichresults in a withdrawal and dismissal of the 2008 and 2009 tax appeals and reduces the 2010 and2011 total tax assessments levied upon Taxpayers' Property; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 assessment, based upon said reduction will be $2,156,000 instead of$2,843,900 for the Property; and

WHEREAS, Taxpayers have agreed to waive interest on any refunds so long as the refunds

are paid within 60 days of the entry of the Tax Court Judgment; and

WHEREAS, the Assessor has already revised the 2011 assessment, as agreed, to a total tax

assessment of $1,843,450, therefore avoiding the necessity of any refunds for the 2011 tax year; and

WHEREAS, Taxpayers did not appeal the 2011 assessment; and

WHEREAS, the current Special Tax Appeal Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heightsis Martin Alien, Esq. of the law firm ofDiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis &

I Lehrer; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council leaves the allocation between land and improvements ofthe aforesaid tax assessment reductions to the Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessors

discretion with the direction that the same be set so as to be most beneficial to the Township; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid reductions have no general application to other properties withinthe Township of Berkeley Heights as a result of the aforesaid specific facts situation; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council makes this settlement with Taxpayers without prejudiceto its dealing with any other Berkeley Heights Townships taxpayers request for tax assessment

reduction; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council have reviewed a copy of the proposedStipulation of Settlement, which is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establishallocation between land and improvements of a $687,900 total tax assessment

reduction for the 2010 tax year which is most beneficial to the Township of BerkeleyHeights and advise the Special Tax Counsel of that allocation.

2. The Special Tax Counsel, Martin Alien, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the tax appeals of General Chemical, LLC a/k/a ReheisChemical Co. ("Taxpayers") Docket Nos. 002614-2008, 002693-2009 and 003140-2010, which withdraws and dismisses the 2008 and 2009 tax appeals, which reducesthe total tax assessment on Block 703, Lot 6 from $2,843,900 to a reduced total tax

assessment of $2,156,000 for the 2010 tax year; which further provides that theTaxpayer waives interest on any refunds so long as they are paid within 60 days of

final judgment; which further provides for the 2011 assessment to be adjusted to atotal tax assessment of $ 1,843,450 (which adjustment has already been effectuated bythe Assessor); and that the allocations between land and improvements as established

by the Township Tax Assessor shall be set forth in said Stipulation of Settlement.

3. The settlement outlined above shall be without prejudice to the Township ofBerkeley Heights' dealings with any other Township taxpayers' request for tax

assessment reductions.

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

APPROVED this 14th day of June, 2011

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WHEREAS, emissions from gasoline and diesel powered vehiclescontribute significantly to air pollution, including greenhouse gases, ozone

formation, fine particulates, and a multitude of potentially harmful pollutants thatcan trigger an asthma attack and other ailments; and

WHEREAS, asthma is a significant public health concern in NJ,especially among children (up to 25% ofNJ's school age children as asthmatic)and the elderly; and

WHEREAS, for every gallon of gasoline used, the average car produces

about 20 pounds of carbon dioxide (C02), the largest contributor to greenhouse

climate change, with one-third of greenhouse gas emissions coming from the

transportation sector; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Argonne National Laboratory estimates that about

20 million barrels ofdiesel fuel are consumed each year by idling long-haul trucks

(estimated truck emissions total about 10 million tons ofC02, 50,000 tons ofnitrogen oxides, and 2,000 tons ofparticulates); and

WHEREAS, we can avoid producing unnecessary greenhouse gas

emissions and exposure to air toxics by reducing or eliminating wasteful vehicle

idling; and

WHEREAS, petroleum-based gasoline and diesel fuel are nonrenewable

fuels and should be used wisely and not wasted; and

WHEREAS, idling is not generally beneficial to a vehicle's enginebecause it wears engine parts; and

WHEREAS, idling more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more

pollutants than turning a warm engine off and on; and

WHEREAS, idling for 10 minutes uses as much fuel as it takes to travel 5miles; and

WHEREAS, vehicles idling occurs in locations (e.g. school grounds,

parking lots, drive-through windows, business centers etc.) where New Jerseyans

can be exposed to air pollutant emissions; and

WHEREAS, moving beyond New Jersey's existing no-idling code* of 3minutes would significantly improve public health, air quality, reduce costs andgreenhouse gas emissions; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Berkeley Heightssupports:

• Encouraging any gasoline or diesel powered motor vehicle to turn off their

engines as soon as practicable if they plan to remain at that location for

more than 3 minutes.

Discouraging idling at idle-frequent locations such as school drop-off and

pick-up areas, train stations, gas stations, etc.

• Maintaining municipal vehicles to eliminate any visible exhaust.

• Enforcing existing violations and penalties under NJ's existing no-idling

code*

• Supporting broad education of the public about the health, environmental

and economic impacts of idling and ways to reduce idling.


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WHEREAS, green building/ also referred to as sustainable or high-performance building

is a collection of better design, construction, and operating practices that have the potential to

reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of development on the environment and on human

health. There are many examples of green building programs and guidelines that have been

propagated at national, state, and municipal levels. They commonly address energy efficiency

and carbon emissions reduction, water conservation, waste reduction/ healthy and sustainably

produced materials, indoor air quality, occupant productivity and health, and other

components of green building and sustainable development.

WHEREAS/ the purpose of this resolution is to enhance the public welfare and assure

that commercial, residential and civic development is consistent with the Township of Berkeley

Heights desire to create a more sustainable community by incorporating green building

measures into the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings.

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union,

and Stgte of New Jersey desires to set a leadership example in the area of green building

through the implementation of energy efficiency audits and upgrades to the municipal building

stock, continued procurement practices (e.g. improve water conservation, reduce light

pollution, and increase construction waste recycling).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of

Berkeley Heights, hereby implements a Green Building Policy that will consider opportunities to

incorporate green building measures into the design, construction, operation and maintenance

of municipal buildings and facilities.



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also known as 26 Cromwell Court which requires a refund in the amount of

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also known as 61 Beech Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

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^WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Blue Thunder is a U-13 Girls Soccer Team who

is part of the Berkeley Heights Youth Soccer Club; and

WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Bl.ue Thunder Soccer team have been flightchampions three spring seasons in a row, consistently demonstrating their superior

athletic abilities; and

WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Blue Thunder played in the New Jersey Cuptournament which is sponsored by the US Soccer Club and open to alt teams in the State

of New Jersey and is a single elimination championship format; and

WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Blue Thunder had a bye in the first round andwent on to beat Ocean, Westfield, Millville and Monmouth by a combined score of 12-0

to win the State Championship in May 2011;and

WHEREAS, the Coaches and members of Blue Thunder Soccer Team have

brought recognition to themselves and their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Berkeley Heights Blue Thunder Soccer Team becongratulated for its ongoing success and outstanding athletic achievements during the

2011 soccer season.

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WHEREAS, the Governor Livingston High School Varsity Baseball Teamcompleted a championship season with an impressive 26-6 record; and

WHEREAS, the Governor Livingston High School Varsity Baseball Team played inthe NJSIAA Group 2 Championship Game in Toms River on June 11, 2011;and

WHEREAS, the GLHS Varsity Baseball Team defeated defending Group 2Champions West Essex by a score of 8-2 , becoming the 2011 Group 2 State Champions;and

WHEREAS, the Coaches and Members of the GLHS Varsity Baseball Team have

brought recognition to themselves, their school and their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that the Governor Livingston High School Varsity BaseballTeam be congratulated for its outstanding athletic achievements during the 2011

baseball season.

Joseph G. Bruno

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WHEREAS, Anthony DeFranco, a Senior at Governor Livingston High School andmember of the Track and Field Team who specializes in Pole Vault, was invited toparticipate in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions in June 2011; and

WHEREAS, Anthony DeFranco broke a personal record of 14ft 3 inches duringthe Meet of Champions; and

WHEREAS, Anthony DeFranco became the Champion of the Boys Individual PoleVault at the Meet of Champions with an impressive jump of 15 feet; and

WHEREAS, with his dedication, hard work and athleticism, Anthony DeFrancobrought recognition to himself. Governor Livingston High School and our community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that it hereby recognizes Anthony DeFranco for hisoutstanding athletic achievements during the 2011 track season.

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only female member of the Golf Team, qualified to participate in the NJSIAA/MGA GirlsGolf Tournament held at Bamm Hollow Country Club; and

WHEREAS, Scotland Preston shot an impressive 74 during the tournament

taking the Championship title; and

WHEREAS, Scotland Preston has the distinction of being the first golfer ever towin an individual championship for GLHS; and

WHEREAS, Scotland Preston has the added distinction of being the first femaleto win an individual state title in any sport in Governor Livingston history; and

WHEREAS, with her dedication and athleticism, Scotland Preston broughtrecognition to herself, Governor Livingston High School and our community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that it hereby recognizes Scotland Preston for heroutstanding athletic achievements during the 2011 golf season.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directhe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 6/28/11, m theamount of $451,000.85 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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WHEREAS, renewal applications for 201 1/2012 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in proper

form, together with the appropriate license fees, have been received from the following:

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PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSES;

Tokash Enterprises Inc.664 Valley RoadGillette, NJ 07933

CLUB LICENSES:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 625915 Lo oust Avenue

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#2001-33-004-006 (Inactive)

#2001-31-013-001

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, m meeting assembled, that theaforementioned Alcoholic Beverage Licenses are hereby renewed for a period of one (1) year expiring

June 30, 2012.

Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission,the above licenses, Board of Health, Construction Code Official, Police Department and FireDepartment.

Approved this 28(h day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under

Title I of the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Act of 1974, as amended,

commonly known as the Community Development Block Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, certain Federal funds are potentially available to the County of Union under

Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, commonly known as the HOME

Investment Partnership program; and

WHEREAS, the Emergency Shelter Grants program ("ESG") provided through Subtitle

B of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act permits for substantial federal

funds allocated to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals and families to move

toward independent living; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend an existing Interlocal Services Agreement for the

County of Union and its people to benefit from this program; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Township of Berkeley Heights and the

County of Union in cooperation with each other to enter into a modification of the Interlocal

Services Agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1;

. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that the agreement entitled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTBETWEEN THE COUNTY OF UNION AND CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FORCONDUCTING CERTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES," dated June2011, for the Purpose of Inserting a Description of Activities for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 of theUnion County Community Development Block Grant program, the HOME Investment

Partnership program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant program (ESG), a copy of which isattached hereto; be executed by the Mayor and Township Clerk in accordance with the

provisions of law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon

it's adoption.


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WHEREAS, the Interlocal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., provides a mechanism

through which counties and municipalities may enter into agreements for the provision of jointservices; and

WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 providesfor substantial federal funds being made to certain urban counties for use therein through the

Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Entitlement Program, and

WHEREAS, a Cooperative Agreement between the County of Union and the

Township of Berkeley Heights shall be utilized to establish a legal mechanism through which theCounty government may apply for, receive and disburse federal funds from federal fiscal year

2012, 2013 and 2014 appropriations; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Berkeley Heights to enter into aCooperative Agreements with the County of Union for successive three year periods.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Berkeley Heightshereby is authorized to enter into and execute said Cooperative Agreements. Said cooperativeAgreements are to be substantially in the form of Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the Resolution shall be forwarded to theCounty of Union.

)tllAPPROVED this 28"' day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, on March 23, 2011, during a joint meetmg of elected representatives ofBerkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit, a presentation was made concerning the status

of a potential shared emergency services dispatch center; and

WHEREAS, the presentation recommended a shared dispatch center be created and

located in New Providence, along with describing the potential savings to each municipality; and

WHEREAS, the Township supports the farther investigation towards a potential shareddispatch center as identified in the presentation; and

WHEREAS, it was recommended that additional work by a consultant is necessary to

develop accurate cost estimates for the construction of the shared dispatch center; and

WHEREAS, the three municipalities agreed to equally share in the funding for the costsfor the additional work by the consultant; and

WHEREAS, Township Council fmds it to be in the best interests of the Township tofurther investigate the development of a shared emergency services dispatch center andauthorizing the funding for its portion of the costs of the consultant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves theexpenditure in an amount not to exceed twenty five thousand and 00/100 ($25,000.00) dollars,

representing one third (1/3) of the estimated costs associated with the additional work to beperformed by the consultant to further investigate the development of a shared emergency

services dispatch center, along with the preparation of a consultant's report evidencing the results

of same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law,and the adoption of similar Resolutions by the Borough of New Providence and the City ofSummit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to theBorough ofNew.Providence and the City of Summit.

APPROVED THIS 28th day of June, 2011

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights adopting a Salary Ordinance on January23, 2007, which established the salary ranges for certain non-union Township officials,

employees, and members of the various municipal departments of the Township of Berkeley

Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Township Council finds it to be in the best interests of the Township toprovide for increases to the salaries of those non-union Township officials, employees, and

members of the various municipal departments of the Township, which increases will remain

within the salary ranges established within the Salary Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves theincrease in salaries for the non-union Township officials, employees, and members of the various

municipal departments of the Township as follows:

1. That the proper Township officials be and they are hereby authorized and directed to

draw the necessary checks and pay the same to the employees of the Township listed herein on a

bi-weekly basis for 26 pay periods, based upon salary rate adjustments effective January 1, 2011.

. 2. Unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement covering suchemployees, there shall be provided by the Township, as additional compensation for all

permanent full-time employees working regularly scheduled hours of thirty five (35) or more perweek and who have commenced their employment in their current position prior to July 1, 2010,

those benefits provided in the applicable sections of the Township Code.

3. The following increases will take effect for the above-referenced employees:1.25% increase in salary shall take effect as of January 1, 2011

1.10% increase in salary shall take effect as of July 1, 2011.


APPROVED this 28TH day of June, 2011

ATTEST:

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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meetmg assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated m Findmgs and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following Raffle

License is hereby approved:

No. Orsanization

#RA 21-11 Highlander Booster Club

Raffle Type

On Premise 50/50

Dates of Raffle

9/9/11,9/17/11,11/5/1111/12/11, 11/19/11 & 11/24/11

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to said organization and

Township Clerk.


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WHEREAS, Soho Nails, 430 D Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heightshas requested permission to hang a 9' x 3' temporary banner to be displayed on

the front of the store as described in its letter received by the Clerk on June 16,2011;and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Officer has indicated his concurrence with therequest.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toSoho Nails to hang its temporary banner advertising "New Management -

908-286-1112" on the front of the store beginning July 1 - September 30, 201 1for a period of 90 days.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Soho Nails,

Administration and the Zoning Officer.

>thAPPROVED this 28ln day of June, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has requested permission to holdfireworks displays for Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Society during their annual feastJuly 12-16 at Mt. Carmel Field on River Road; and

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2011 there will be a small (kid's) display offireworks and on July 16, 2011 there will be a large display of fireworks; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that it is appropriate to grantpermission for such display under the normal terms and conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights that permission is granted to Garden StateFireworks to hold fireworks displays during the week of the annual feast July 12-16 as well as a small (kid's) display on July 15, 201 j and a large fireworksdisplay on July 16, 201 j provided that it satisfies all comments and concerns, ifany, of the Rescue Squad, Fire Department and Police Department raised prior to,

or on the night of the display including any raised as a result of the weather

conditions at the time of the display.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Garden State Fireworks,

Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Society, Police Dept, Rescue Squad, Fire Dept and

Township Clerk.

thAPPROVED this 28In day of June,2011.

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that the following firefighter be removed from the Active Roster of the Berkeley

Heights Fire Department;

Justin Kovacs, 28 Campbell Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Justin Kovacs, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.

thAPPROVED this 281" day of June, 2011

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Dave Falk, 214 Washington Street, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Dave Falk, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.


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Harry Hall, 79 Beech Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Harry Hall, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.

thAPPROVED this 28ln day of June, 2011

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Peter Gorzelnik, 80 Deep Dale Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Peter Gorzelnik, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #702, Lot #8.01

also known as 223 Sherman Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,902.37; and



to Zhiyu Hu, Attorney, 151 Washington Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817.


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also known as 54 Pine Grove Road which requires a refund in the amount of

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to Bohdan & Anna Olesnicky, P.O. Box 1661, Rancho Mirage, CA 92211.


transmitted to Bohdan & Anna Olesnicky, Attorney, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, Goldcon Inc. was required to post two Performance Bonds

in the amounts of $15,832.00 and $1,759.20 in connection with work at 100

Locust Avenue and the Township Engineer, having inspected the work, has

recommended by letter dated June 23, 2011 that such bond be released.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council,


Treasurer to release and return the two Performance Bonds totaling in the amount

of $17,591.20 together with any applicable interest.


forwarded to Goldcon, Inc., Township Treasurer and Township Engineer.


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WHEREAS, Union Center National Bank ("Taxpayer"), is the owner of Block 613,Lot 1 onthe Township of Berkeley Heights, Tax Assessment Maps, commonly known as 512 SpringfieldAvenue ("Property"), filed an appeal of their 2008,2009 and 2010 tax assessments m the Tax Courtof New Jersey, Docket Nos. 008916-2008, 008681-2009 and 013752-2010, and an appeal of their2011 tax assessment at the Union County Board of Taxation; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights met and discussedthe aforesaid tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor and its formerSpecial Tax Counsel, Skoloff & Wolfe, LLC; and

WHEREAS, the Assessor submitted a memo dated March 7, 2011 to the TownshipAdministrator, Amey Upchurch, reflecting the Assessor's recommendation of the settlement and thebasis for that recommendation, which memo is annexed hereto and incorporated herein by thisreference; and

WHEREAS, the property was assessed at $912,000 for all of the years under appeal; and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated whichresults in a withdrawal and dismissal of the 2008 tax appeals and reduces the 2009,2010 and 2011total tax assessments levied upon Taxpayers' Property; and

: WHEREAS, pursuant to the settlement, the 2009 assessment will be $700,000 instead of$912,000, the 2010 assessment will be $650,000 and the 2011 assessment will be $625,000 for theProperty; and

WHEREAS, the taxpayers agree to the mutual application of the Freeze Act for the 2012 and2013 tax years, and the Taxpayer, its successors in interest and assigns agree not to appeal theassessments in 2012 and 2013 as frozen; and

WHEREAS, Taxpayers have agreed to waive interest on any refunds so long as the refundsare paid within 60 days of the entry of the Tax Court Judgment to the attorneys for the Taxpayer,"Femstem, Raiss, Kelin & Booker, LLC" and forwarded to their address; and

WHEREAS, the current Special Tax Appeal Counsel for the Township of Berkeley Heightsis Martin Alien, Esq. of the law fu-m ofDiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospm, Kunzman, Davis &Lehrer; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee leaves the allocation between land and improvementsof the aforesaid tax assessment reductions to the Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor'sdiscretion with the direction that the same be set so as to be most beneficial to the Township; and


WHEREAS, the Township Committee makes this settlement with Taxpayers withoutprejudice to its dealing with any other Berkeley Heights Township's taxpayers request for taxassessment reduction; and



1. The Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establishallocation between land and improvements of a $212,000 total tax assessmentreduction for the 2009 tax year, a $262,000 reduction for the 2010 tax year, and a$287,000 reduction for the 2011 tax year which are most beneficial to the Townshipof Berkeley Heights and advise the Special Tax Counsel of that allocation.

2. The Special Tax Counsel, Martm Alien, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulationof Settlement relative to the tax appeals of Union Center National Bank.("Taxpayers") Docket Nos. 008916-2008,008681-2009 and 013752-2010, subjecttoand conditioned upon his receipt of a withdrawal of the 2008 tax appeal, which shallreduce the total tax assessment on Block 613, Lot 1 from $912,000 to a reduced totaltax assessment of $700,000 for the 2009 tax year, $650,000 for the 2010 tax year, and$625,000 for the 2011 tax year; which further provides that the Taxpayer waivesmterest on any refunds so long as they are paid within 60 days of final judgment;which further provides for the 2011 assessment to be frozen for the 2012 and 2013tax year pursuant to the Freeze Act, which further provides that the Taxpayer, itssuccessors and/or assigns waive the right to appeal the 2012 and the 2013 taxassessments as frozen; and that the allocations between land and improvements asestablished by the Township Tax Assessor shall be set forth in said Stipulation ofSettlement.

3. The settlement outlined above shall be without prejudice to the Township of BerkeleyHeights dealings with any other Township taxpayers' request for tax assessmentreductions.

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.


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APPROVED this 28<" day of June, 2011.

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BE AND TV IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 7/12/11, m theamount of $269,460.47 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 12th day of July, 2011.

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projects now completed; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances mjay

be returned to each respective Capital Improvement Fund or credited to Surplus, and unused debt


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights of Net

Jersey, that the following unexpended and dedicated balances of General Capital Appropriations be

cancelled:

Ord No.

26-93

27-94

22-95

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47-99

06-20

09-14

09-15

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11/30/93

09/14/94

08/15/95

07/06/99

09/07/99

11/08/06

09/08/09

10/20/09

ProjectDescription

Tax Appeal Refunding Bond

Tax Appeal Refunding Bond

Various Capital Improvements

Improvements to Sewer

Senior Bus

FD Equipment

Repairs to FD Roof

Various FD Improvements

Amount CancelledFunded Unfunded

$.05

679.21

553.13

4,425.93

87.44

151.18

666.00

480.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies are to be forwarded to the Administrator, Treasurer,Township Auditors, and Bond Counsel.

ATTEST:

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensmg Law and theresults as indicated in Fmdings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

?. Oreanization

#RA 22-11 Church of Little Flower#RA 23-11 Governor Livingston High School PTO

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Off Premise 50/50Off Premise 50/50

Dates of Raffle

11/12/119/21/11



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WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has requested permission to holdfireworks displays for Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Society during their annual feastJuly 16,2011; and

WHEREAS, there will be a display of fireworks m the morning on July16,2011, at Lone Pine Way; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights that permission is granted to Garden StateFireworks to hold fireworks displays during the morning of July 16,2011 at LonePine Way provided that it satisfies all comments and concerns, if any, of theRescue Squad, Fire Department and Police Department raised prior to, or on the

night of the display including any raised as a result of the weather conditions atthe time of the display.


Our Lady ofMt. Carmel Society, Police Dept, Rescue Squad, Fire Dept and

Township Clerk.


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WHEREAS, Robert L. Rose, 221 Sherman Avenue, Berkeley Heightshas requested permission to hang a 10' x 2' temporary banner to be displayed on

the front of the north side of the building facing Sherman Avenue as described inthe letter received by the Clerk on July 6,2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toRobert L. Rose to hang a temporary banner advertising "For Lease - 1,680 Sq. Ft.

- suitable for Professional, Medical or Retail Use" on the north side of the

building facing Sherman Avenue, begmning August 1 - Juanuary 30,2012 for aperiod of six months.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Robert L. Rose,

Administration, and the Zoning Officer.


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Jon Michael Scribner, 31 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Jon Michael Scribner, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township

Administrator.

thAPPROVED this 12In day of July, 2011.

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Chris Valenti, 1067 PIainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Chris Valenti, Fu-e Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.


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WHEREAS, the Township has previously authorized the settlement of the tax appealwith Alcatel Lucent, and adopted a refunding bond ordinance to fund the tax refunding paymentsin connection with same; and

WHEREAS, the refunding bond ordinance requires approval ftom the Local Finance

Board, which submission must be certified and signed on behalf of the Township by theTownship Chief Financial Officer; and

WHEREAS, due to an administrative leave of absence in the position of TownshipTreasurer/Chief Financial Officer, the Township of Berkeley Heights needs to authorize theTownship Assistant Treasurer to certify and sign the required submissions to the Local Finance

Board; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council desires to authorize the Township AssistantTreasurer to certify and sign any and all required submissions to the Local Finance Board, or

other governmental department, commission or board, in order to obtain approval of therefunding bond ordinance and complete the settlement agreement with Alcatel Lucent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby authorizes the Township AssistantTreasurer to certify and sign any and all required documents to be submitted to the Local Finance

Board, or other governmental department, commission or board, on behalf of the Township, inorder to obtain approval of the refunding bond ordinance and complete the settlement agreement

of the tax appeal with Alcatel Lucent.



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RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS, COUNTY OFUNION, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE

BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights desires tomake application to the Local Finance Board for its review and/or approval or a proposed

refunding bond ordinance authorizing the Township's issuance of obligations for the purpose ofpaying amounts owing to others for taxes levied, as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 (a), and;

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights believes:

1. It is in public interest to accomplish such purpose;2. Said purpose or improvements are for the health, welfare and convenience or

betterment of the inhabitants of the local unit or units;3. The amounts to be expended for said purpose or improvements are not unreasonable

or exorbitant;

4. The proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services for the needs of

the inhabitants of the local unit or units and will not create an undue financial burden

~ to be placed upon the local unit or units.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, DO RESOLVE as follows:

Section 1. The application to the Local Finance Board is hereby approved, and

Supplee, Clooney & Company, Township Auditors, along with other representatives of the

Township of Berkeley Heights, are hereby authorized to represent the Township of BerkeleyHeights in matters pertaining thereto.

Section 2. The Township Clerk of the Township of Berkeley Heights is hereby directedto prepare and file a copy of the proposed refunding bond ordinance with the Local Finance

Board as part of such application.

Section 3. The Local Finance Board is hereby respectfully requested to consider such

application and to record its findings, recommendations and/or approvals as provided by the

applicable New Jersey statue.

thAPPROVED this 12tn day of July, 2011.

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lat portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

KJ.S.A.10:4-12b;and


[necessary to move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are

jincluded in the aforesaid exceptions:

1. Legal - Tax Appeal Discussion

2. Contract Negotiations - SOA Contract


[Berkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to

[discuss the aforesaid matters; and


|the Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 7/26/11, in theamount of $885,150.32 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment ("Board") is adefendant in litigation titled HALT v. Zoning Board of Adjustment, Docket No. UNN-L-002408-11 ("HALT Litigation"); and

WHEREAS, the Board has requested that the Township Council appropriate$7,500.00 to the Board because it lacks sufficient funds to retain an attorney and to payother litigation costs to defend the Board in the HALT Litigation; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that the interests of theTownship would be best served by granting the Board's request for such an

appropriation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that $7,500.00 be and hereby is appropriated to theZoning Board of Adjustment for attorney's fees and litigation costs to defend the Boardin HALT v. Zoning Board of Adjustment, Docket No. UNN-L-002408-11 ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Township officials be andhereby are authorized and directed to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the

purpose of this resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be providedto the Township Treasurer and the Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect pursuant tolaw.

tllAPPROVED this 26"' day of July, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights owns and operates a sanitary sewersystem throughout the Township; and

WHEREAS, the owner of the property identified as 280 Hamilton Avenue receivedapproval from the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, memorialized by Resolution, on May13, 2010, with a Resolution for a minor modification granted on December 9, 2010 for the

construction of a residential single family dwelling on the property; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the review of the Township Engineer, the proposed sewer

connection for the property was revised to extend the sanitary sewer main located in Putnam

Avenue to allow for a perpendicular connection as required by Township Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the property owner must therefore apply for a Treatment Works Approval("TWA") from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") for approvalto extend the sanitary sewer main located in Putnam Avenue; and

WHEREAS, consent to the TWA application is required from the Township in order forthe NJDEP to process and approve the application; and

WHEREAS, the proposed sanitary sewer main extension involves the installation of 38linear feet of 8 inch diameter PVC pipe and one new sanitary manhole in Putnam Avenue;and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has reviewed the TWA application andrecommends the Township's consent to same; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize the Township's consent to the

proposed TWA Application for approval to extend the sanitary sewer main located in Putnam

Avenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that that the Townshiphereby consents to the TWA application in connection with the approved development of theproperty identified as 280 Hamilton Avenue, subject to the property owner's and/or applicant's

compliance with the terms and conditions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's approval,

compliance with the Township's Ordinances, and obtaining any and all required permits from theState, County and Township prior to commencing the work to extend the sanitary sewer main

located in Putnam Avenue, if approved by the NJDEP.

BE ITFURTHER_RESOLVED that the Township Engineer, is hereby authorized texecute theNJDEP's form Statements of Consent, a copy of which is attached hereto, to be fileiwith the TWA application herein referenced.



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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, through the work of the TownshipI Communications Committee, has updated and improved the Township's website; and

WHEREAS, the Township would like to sell advertisement space on the Township's|website to assist in the funding for the maintenance and upgrades to the website, as well as thejpurchase of equipment, maintenance and the like for all communications facilities of the[Township; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, NJ.S.A. 40A: 11-1, et seq.,

[and the regulations established there under ("LPCL"), the Township is authorized to sell|advertisement space on its website as a concession; and

WHEREAS, specifically, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5;34-9.4(B)(3), the use of public space or|facilities for advertismg in exchange for fees or services, or discounts on services is specificallyjdeemed to be treated as a concession under the LPCL; and

WHEREAS, the procedural requirements for the award of concessions are governed by

JN.J.A.C. 5:34-9.4, which requires the Township to (1) obtain a legal opinion from counsel of the[legality of procuring a concession (which this memorandum intends to fulfill), (2) adopt a[Resolution authorizing the procurement of the concession, setting forth the terms and conditions[of the awarding the concession, and (3) award the concession by informal quotations when the[total estimated value of the concession is less than the bid threshold, or by competitive[contracting if the value exceeds the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, the Township Attorney provided a memorandum dated July 18, 2011,[which provided a legal opinion as to the Township's ability to procure this concession by way ofinformal quotation, which memorandum is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, the Township intends on charging a set annual fee for the placing ofIvertisement on its website at $80 for members of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce and

1100 for non-members; and

WHEREAS, the Township will incur certain costs and expenses with maintaining the|website, along with the advertisements, which the annual fee is designed to cover, in addition to|]maintaimng the other communications facilities of the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be in|the best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize the Township's to advertise andI [award the concession for the sale of advertisement space on the Township's website.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township)f Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that that the Townshiplereby authorizes the sale of advertisement space on the Township's website as a concession

[pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-9.4; authorizes the advertisement and award of such concession to

I those persons and entities filing applications therefore, which shall be non-exclusive; andI authorizes the imposition of an annual fee of $80 for members of the Suburban Chamber ofI Commerce and $100 for non-members for this concession.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Communications Committee andI Township officials are hereby authorized to take all required actions to effectuate thisI concession.



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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights owns and operates a sanitary sewersystem throughout the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights previously entered into a SewerAgreement with the Borough ofWatchung, dated June 6,1984 (hereinafter "Agreement"), whichprovided for the connection of family units, townhouses, one (1) school and commercial units

within the Borough to the sanitary sewer system of the Township; and

WHEREAS, after entering the original Agreement, the Township and the Boroughreached subsequent agreements increasing the average daily flow capacity rights of the Borough

and to clarify the calculation for the payment of additional costs by the Borough in the event theBorough exceeds the allowable maximum total flow, which agreements were memorialized into

a Second Agreement between the parties; and

WHEREAS, the Township and the Borough entered into a Third Amendment to amendthe Agreement to add one (1) additional property to the service area, identified as Block 43.11,Lot 2, otherwise known as 238 Ridge Road; and

WHEREAS, the Township and the Borough have a need to enter into a FourthAmendment to the Agreement that would further amend the Agreement to add one (1) additionalproperty to the service area; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Fourth Agreement, in the form attached hereto, was reviewed

and approved by the Township Director of Wastewater Treatment Plant and the TownshipAttorney, as well as representatives of the Borough; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize the Township to enter into theFourth Amendment to the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that that the Townshiphereby authorizes the Township to enter into the-Fourth Amendment to June 6, 1984 Sewer

Agreement, with the Borough ofWatchung in form attached hereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Acting Township Clerk are herebyauthorized to execute the Fourth Amendment to June 6, 1984 Sewer Agreement with the

Borough ofWatchung in form attached hereto.



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^0-2611TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTSUNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,County of Union and State of New Jersey, m meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and theresults as indicated m Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

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WHEREAS, the Summit Medical Group has requested permission tohang two temporary banners along Diamond Hill Road and Mountain Avenue,

10 lawn signs on their property and a temporary banner across Springfield Avenue

as described in an email received by the Township Clerk on July 14, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has received the recommendation ofthe Zoning Officer and concurs in his recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Summit Medical Group to hang two temporary banners along Diamond HillRoad and Mountain Avenue, 10 lawn signs on their property and a temporary

banner across Springfield Avenue from September 1,2011 until October 2,2011advertising their "Live Well Sports and Health Festival" to be held on October 2,2011 between the hours of 12:00 p.m- 4:00 p.m.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Summit MedicalGroup and the Zoning Officer.

thAPPROVED this 26In day of July, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights issued Tax Sale

Certificate #08-00003T to U.S. Bank-CUST/SASS Muni V dtr, 2 Liberty Place,

50 South 16th Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513 for Block #301.08,

Lot #12 a Condo located at 23 Wren Court; and

WHEREAS, the owners of such property have now redeemed such

certificate effective July 26, 2011 and the lien holder U.S. Bank-CUST/SASS

Muni V dtr is entitled to receive a redemption in the amount of $16,068.21 to be

paid by or on behalf of the homeowner.


the Township of Berkeley Heights, that the Treasurer is authorized to pay out the

sum of $16,068.21 in redemption of Certificate #08-00003T upon the submission

of a properly completed voucher and surrender of such certificate.

Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to U.S. Bank-CUST/SASS

Muni V dtr. Tax Collector and the Treasurer.


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WHEREAS, by letter dated July 25, 2011, a request was made by

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block party for Baker Avenue on Saturday, August 6, 201 1 from 12:00 p.m. until

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thAPPROVED this 26ln day of July, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the BiU List dated 8/9/11, in theamount of $7,200,310.23 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 9fh day of August, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township has previously authorized the settlement of the property taxappeal with Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., for the property identified as Block 3701, Lot 1,commonly known as 600 Mountain Avenue, in the Township of Berkeley Heights (the"Property"), and adopted a refunding bond ordinance to fund the tax refunding payments inconnection with same; and

WHEREAS, due to the requirements of the Local Finance Board with regard to fundingthe settlement through the refundmg bond, the Township and Alcatel-Lucent negotiated andagreed to an amendment to the settlement agreement; and

WHEREAS, the agreed upon amendment to the settlement agreement modify themethod in which the tax credits and refunding of over-payments are made from the Township toAlcatel-Lucent from the refunding bond; however, does not amend the property tax assessments

agreed upon in the original settlement agreement; and

WHEREAS, the agreed upon amendment to the settlement agreement is set forth in the[ Amended Stipulation of Settlement, which is attached hereto, and has been reviewed andI approved by the Township Tax Attorney, and representatives for Alcatel-Lucent; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize and enter into the AmendedStipulation of Settlement with Alcatel-Lucent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby authorizes the Township to enter into theAmended Stipulation of Settlement with Alcatel-Lucent, in the form attached hereto; and furtherauthorizes the appropriate Township officials to execute same on behalf of the Township.


I APPROVED this 9th day of August, 2011

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WHEREAS, there are various traffic safety concerns, at the intersection of Diamond Hill

Road and McMane Avenue; and

WHEREAS, numerous vehicular accidents have occurred at this intersection,

specifically, involving commercial trucks making right turns from Diamond Hill Road ontoeastbound McMane Avenue, striking the traffic signal and causing major damage and

congestion; and

WHEREAS, such vehicular accidents and traffic issues places a strain on the Berkeley

Heights Police Department and impose a financial burden on the Township; and

WHEREAS, as this intersection is under the jurisdiction of the County of Union, theCounty is responsible for re-designing and making any improvements to the intersection; and

WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Township Police Department, Traffic Safety Bureaurequested that the Township Council formally request, by Resolution, that the County of Unionre-design or re-engineer this intersection to address the traffic safety concerns; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to request that the County of Union re-engineer

the intersection of Diamond Hill Road and McMane Avenue to address the existing traffic safetyconcerns.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that the Townshiphereby officially requests the County of Union and the Union County Engineering Department tore-engineer the intersection of Diamond Hill Road and McMane Avenue to address the traffic

safety concerns and prevent vehicular accidents.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall provide a copy of thisResolution to County of Union and the Union County Engineering Department.


APPROVED this 4th day of August, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Citizens Service Act, P.L.2009, c. 141, amended the statutory

requirements for when a position or seat on a municipal board, committee, commission, authority

or other agency shall be deemed vacant; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-12.1, the office of any person appointed to a

specified term, with or without compensation, by the governing body or chief executive of a

municipality, including persons appointed to any board, committee, commission, authority orother agency, shall be deemed vacant:

a. upon being so declared by judicial determination;b. upon the filing by such officer of his written resignation;c. upon the refusal of a person designated for appointment to such office to qualify

or serve;

d. upon the determination of the appointing authority that such officer shall havebecome physically or mentaUy incapable of serving;

e. upon the death of such officer;

f. upon the determination of the appointing authority that, in violation of a lawfulresidency requirement, such officer no longer resides within the corporate limits

of the municipality or other designated territorial area;g. whenever the member of a board, committee, commission, authority or other

agency, without being excused by a majority of the authorized members of suchbody, fails to attend and participate at meetings of such body for a period of 8consecutive weeks, or for four consecutive regular meetings, whichever shall be

of longer duration, at the conclusion of such period, provided that such body shallnotify the appointing authority in writing of such determination; provided, further,than such board, committee, commission, authority or other agency may refuse toexcuse only with respect to those failures to attend and participate which are not

due to legitimate illness, within the term of office for the position held by theindividual; or

h. upon the removal of such officer for cause in accordance with law, or for any

other reason prescribed by law; and

WHEREAS, under the New Jersey Department of Local Government Services' Best

Practices Program, municipalities are encouraged to adopt an Absence from Public Meetings

Policy for elected officials and appointed board members; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to establish and adopt an Absence from PublicMeetings Policy for elected officials and appointed board members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and State of New Jersey that the terms ofN.J.S.A.

40A:9-12.1, as may be amended from time to time, is hereby adopted as the Township's policy

establishing terms and regulations for the absence of elected officials of the Township, as well asappointed member of Township boards, committees, commissions, authorities or other agencies.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all elected officials of the Township, as well asappointed member of Township boards, committees, commissions, authorities or other agencies,

shall advise the clerk, secretary or administrator of their respective body in advance of thescheduled meeting to be missed, and advise of the reason for their absence. The clerk, secretary

or administrator of the respective body shall maintain a tally of absences, excused or otherwise,for each member of such body.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to the requirements ofN.J.S.A. 40A:9-9.2, the Township Clerk shall compile and maintain, on an ongoing basis, a du-ectory of the

Township authorities, boards and commission; which directory shall include at least thefollowing information for each such authority, board and commission:

a. the name of the authority, board or commission;b. the number of members or positions;

c. a list of currently appointed members, along with their terms of office;

d. vacancies;

e. general frequency of meetings; andf. the appointmg authority and the enabling statute, ordinance or resolution, if any.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to the requirements ofN.J.S.A. 40A:9-9.2(b)(3), the personal information of an interested person, such as the address, phone number

and email address shall be deemed confidential for the purposes of the Open Public Records Act.



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WHEREAS, by letter dated July 8,2011, a request was made by

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block party for Orchard Avenue on Saturday, September 17,2011 from 1:00 p.m.

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forwarded to Susanne E. Chiefa, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township



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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, by letter dated July 25,2011, a request was made by

Jill M. Novotay requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a


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block party for Ridge Drive on Saturday, September 17,201 1 from 12:00 p.m.

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WHEREAS, by letter dated August 2, 2011 a request was made by

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block party for the Rutgers Avenue on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 3:00

p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rain date of Saturday, September 17, 201 Ifrom 3:00

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forwarded to Christine Del Duca, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township



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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Arcadis was required to post five cash bonds in the

amount of $700.00 each in connection with street opening at Summit Avenue

for installation of Monitoring Wells and the Township Engineer, having inspected the

work, has recommended by letter dated August 4, 2011 that such bonds be released.



Treasurer to release and return the Cash Bonds posted by Arcadis together

With any applicable interest.


forwarded to Arcadis, Township Treasurer and the Township Engineer.

APPROVED this 9'1' day of August, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Chris Lalicato was hired as a Lab Technician at the Water PollutionControl Plant on August 9, 2006;and

WHEREAS, Chris Lalicato has been a dedicated employee, carrying out his duties atthe lab in an exemplary fashion; and

WHEREAS, Chris Lalicato desired to further his knowledge of the Water PollutionControl Plant operations and took it upon himself to take night classes for eight months inorder to obtain his S2 operator's license; and

WHEREAS, Chris Lalicato was awarded his S2 license by the NJ Department ofEnvironmental Protection in August, 2011; and

WHEREAS, The Mayor and Township Council believe that it is appropriate to recognizeTownship Employees whose dedication to the Township is admirable;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, publically thanks Chris Lalicato for his dedication andcongratulates him on obtaining his S2 operator's license.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are to be forwarded toChris Lalicato, Personnel, Township Clerk.

1 rdAPPROVED this 23ra day of August, 2011.

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j^pressly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from

tât portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

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1. Contract Negotiations - SOA Contract


3]erkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to

djiscuss the aforesaid matters; and


ê Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel

patters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as

^herwise specified; and


PPROVED this 23rd day of August, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, m meetmg assembled, authorizes and direjctsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 8/23/11, in theamount of $3,256,817.15 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, having be^nsatisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 23rd day of August, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to engage the services of aIprofessional engineering firm for the purposes of providmg on-call licensed operator (S-4)|sendces for the Township Water Pollution Conb-ol Plant from-August 24, 2011, to August 23,|2012;and

WHEREAS, NJAC 7:10A-1.10(f) requires that anytime the licensed operator is|unavailable to cover the system for which he or she is the licensed operator, the owner shall

|obtain the services of a licensee holding a license not more than one class lower than the

|classification required for the operation of the system to cover the system during the|unavailability of the licensed operator; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1. et sea., provides at

[N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i) that a municipality may award a contract for professional services byresolution through a "Fair and Open" process by public advertising for Requests foriQualifications; and

WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engmeering Associates submitted an approved Proposal forlEngineering Services Related to Wastewater Treatment for the desired engineering services and[qualifies for the N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i) Fair and Open process of selection of qualified[engineer; and

WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineermg Associates of 299 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 102,|Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054, has submitted a proposal dated July 20,2011, to provide on-call[licensed operator (S-4) services at hourly rate of $98 as stated in the proposal, which is attached[hereto; and

WHEREAS, the Du-ector of the Water Pollution Control Plant has recommended VanCleef Engineering Associates as an engineering firm with the qualifications and experience[necessary to provide the services desired; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has determined that Van Cleef Engmeeringassociates is qualified to provide the services desired; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township|of Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby authorizes the appropriate municipal|officials to execute an agreement with Van Cleef Engineering Associates of 299 Cherry Hill^.oad, Suite 102, Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054, For on-call licensed operator (S-4) services for

ie Township Water Pollution Control Plant, pursuant to the terms of its July 20,2011, proposal;ad

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer is authorized to pay)roperly completed vouchers; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall advertise the award of[this contract as required by law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Van[Cleef Engineering Associates, the Township Administrator, the Township Treasurer, and theiDu-ector of the Water Pollution Control Plant; and


APPROVED this 33 rd day of August, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of BerkeleyHeights, County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the RafflesLicensing Law and the results as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the properauthorities the following Raffle License is hereby approved:

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#RA 29-11 Judith G. Wharton Music Center#RA 30-11 GL Band Parents Organization

Raffle Type Dates of

Off Premise Merchandise Raffle 1 0/28/11On Premise 50/50 10/17/11

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to saidorganization and Township Clerk.


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that Robert Marrese, 36 Hastings Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, is hereby


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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Union Village United Methodist Church has requestedpermission to post six temporary signs along Park Avenue & Mountain Avenue,

Park Avenue & Plainfield Avenue, Plainfleld Avenue & Mountain Avenue,Emerson Lane & Hillcrest Avenue, Emerson Lane & Plainfield Avenue, Snyder

Avenue & Mountain Avenue as described in an email received by the Township

Clerk on August 18, 2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Union Village United Methodist Church to post six temporary signs aroundBerkeley Heights, from August 28, 2011 until September 11,2011 advertisingtheir "Fun & Food @ Union Village" to be held on September 10,2011 betweenthe hours of 10:00 a.m- 3:00 p.m.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Union Village UnitedMethodist Church and the Zoning Officer.


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WHEREAS, there are members of the Berkeley Heights Police Department who are|represented by the Superior Officers Association ("SOA"); and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and representatives of the Township and the SOA have |negotiated a new collective negotiation agreement for the period January 1, 2009 to December |31, 2013, the terms of which are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement]("Agreement"), in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; and

WHEREAS, representatives of the SOA have executed the Agreement, and theTownship's negotiating representatives recommend that the Township Council ratify the

Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Township Council finds it to be in the best interests of the Township toenter into the Agreement with the SOA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves the

attached Collective Bargaining Agreement, specifying the terms of collective negotiationagreements with the Superior Officers Association for members of the Police Department for the

period January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2013.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorizedand directed to take all other actions necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution and

execute the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to theSOA; and


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|iat portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 9/6/11, in theamount of $3,410,584.61 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 6th day of September, 2011.

ATTEST:

Arfa MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, the County of Union operates a leaf composting facility andhas offered the use of the facility to the Township at a'rate of $2.00 per yard -loose and $4.00 per yard - compacted; and

WHEREAS, as a condition of the use of such facility the Township isrequired to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement holding the County of Unionharmless from the negligence of any Township employees while using suchfacility.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the appropriatemunicipal officials are authorized to execute the Hold Harmless Agreementannexed to the Memorandum ofUnderstandmg from the County of Union to

allow use of the composting facility.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution beforwarded to the Administrator, Twp. Clerk, and Director of Public Works.


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WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights,State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious

problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and

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WHEREAS, the Township Council further recognizes that it is incumbentupon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action toprevent such abuses in our community; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has applied for funding to theGovernor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County ofUnion; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey herebyrecognizes the following:

1. The Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley Heights doeshereby authorize submission of an application for the Berkeley HeightsMunicipal Alliance grant for calendar year 2012 in the amount of$11,453.00.

2. The Township Council, of the Township of Berkeley Heightsacknowledges the terms and conditions for admmistering the

Municipal Alliance grant, includmg cash match of 25% ($2,863.00),in-kind match of 75% ($8,590.00) and administrative compliance andaudit requirements.

;thAPPROVED this 6ln day of September, 2011.

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, on August 17,2011 the Township of Berkeley Heightsreceived sealed bids for one 2012 GMC Model TK30903 Regular Cab Pickup andPlow Tmck; and

WHEREAS, Beyer Brothers Corp., 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ was

the lowest responsible bidder for said vehicle with a bid of $40,896.00.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, that the appropriatemunicipal officials are authorized to enter into a contract with Beyer BrothersCorp., for the purchase of a 2012 GMC Pick Up Tmck m the amount of$40,896.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copies of this Resolution beforwarded to Beyer Brothers Corp., Administration, Township Engineer and

Township Treasurer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effectupon publication and pursuant to law.


ATTEST:

la MinkblActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, on August 17,201 1 the Township of Berkeley Heightsreceived sealed bids for one 2012 GMC Model TK30953 Extended Cab Pickupand Plow Truck; and

WHEREAS, Beyer Brothers Corp., 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ was

the lowest responsible bidder for said vehicle with a bid of $45,186.00.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, that the appropriatemunicipal officials are authorized to enter into a contract with Beyer BrothersCorp., for the purchase of a 2012 GMC Pick Up Tmck in the amount of$45,186.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copies of this Resolution beforwarded to Beyer Brothers Corp., Administration, Township Engineer and

Township Treasurer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effectupon publication and pursuant to law.


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"6TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Hurricane Irene has caused an enormous amount of damage throughout the

State of New Jersey and the County of Union as well; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognize that many residents will be makingrepairs and replacement of equipment to their homes as a direct result of Hurricane Irene; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that it hereby waives all construction permit fees specifically related tostorm damages to all properties within the Township for a period of six weeks from the date ofthe storm or until October 17th, 2011.

The Township Council further stipulates that if there is any question regarding theeligibility of a repair or replacement the Township Construction Official shall make the finaldetermination. This extends to, but is not lunited to, replacement mechanical equipment, new,replacement, or re-connection of electrical services or electrical panels, roof and sidingreplacement, water damage to interior spaces including basements, foundation repairs, interior

drainage systems, installation or replacement sheetrock and insulation, and possibly removal or

replacement of oil tanks.

The Township Council would like to remind property owners that construction permits are stillrequired but this resolution will waive any permit fees for repairs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

APPROVED this 6th day of September, 2011

ATTEST:

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UNION COUNTS, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, State of NewJersey is aware that Friday, September 16,2011 has been declared "POW/MIA RemembranceDay" in the Township of Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, all Americans everywhere owe a special debt of gratitude and aresponsibility for remembering and honoring those who have given so much to make all of usfree and secure in this, our national homeland, and a recognition day is a fitting testament andremembrance for all of us, for the sacrifices of our POW/MIA Veterans; and

WHEREAS, in honor of tins special day, a ceremony will be held in front of the UnionCounty Courthouse, Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 16, 2011 at 11:15 a.m.:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that it hereby declares, Friday, September 16,201 1 as:

"POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE DA T'

In the Township of Berkeley Heights and urges all citizens of the township to make aspecial effort to give thanks and to remember the sacrifices rendered to us by all these noble sonsand daughters of America.

APPROVED TfflS 6th day of September, 2011

ATTEST:

Ana/MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY1

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a number of public entities in the State of New Jersey have joined togetherto form the NORTH JERSEY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND, hereafter referredto as "the FUND", as permitted by N.J.S.A. 11:15-3,17:1—8.1, and 40A:10-36 et seq., and;

WHEREAS, the FUND was approved to become operational by the Departments ofInsurance and Community Affairs and has been operational since that date, and;

WHEREAS, the statutes and regulations governing the creation and operation of jointhealth insurance fund, contam certain elaborate restrictions and safeguards concerning the safe

and efficient administration of the public interest entrusted to such the FUND;

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Berkeley Heights, hereinafterreferred to as "LOCAL UNIT" has determined that membership in the FUND is in the bestinterest of the LOCAL UNIT.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the LOCALUNIT hereby agrees as follows:

1. Renew membership with the FUND for the period outlined in the LOCAL UNIT'SIndemnity and Trust Agreements.

2. Will participate in the following type (s) of coverage (s):a.) Health Insurance and/or Dental Insurance as defined pursuant to

N J.S.A. 17B: 17-4, THE FUND'S bylaws, AND Plan of Risk Management.

3. Adopts and approves the FUND' s Bylaws.

4. Execute an application for membership and any accompanying certifications.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body of the LOCAL UNIT is authorizedand directed to execute the Indemnity and Tmst Agreement and such other documents shallbecome effective only upon:

5. Approval of the LOCAL UNIT by the FUND.

6. Receipt from the LOCAL UNIT of a Resolution accepting assessment.

7. Approval by the New Jersey Department of Insurance and Department of CommunityAffairs.


ATTEST:

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Joseph G. Bruno

Mayor

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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and direct;the Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 9/20/11, in theamount of $304,971.22 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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RESOLUTION


WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights received bids on Tuesday, August 30, 2011r the WPCP Pump Repair Services. The bid summary for Base Bid and All Alternates is as

Hows:

BIDDER NAME

NORTHEAST FLUID POWER CO. II,INC.

RAPID PUMP & METER SERVICE CO.,INC.

LONGO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL,INC.

G.M.H. ASSOC. OF AMERICA, WC.

A.C. SCHULTES, WC.

REGULARHOULYR4TE

$47.50

$88.90

$86.00

$105.00 •

$107.00 '

OVERTIMERATE

$71.25

$128.90

$112.00

$210.00

$142.00

PARTS/SUPPLYCOSTS MARK

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WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of the Water Pollution Controlant to award the contract to the lowest bidder Northeast Fluid Power Co. II, Inc., for a period of

ie (1) year, having meet the bid specifications and is in compliance with all statutory

icuments as required in the bid; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available in the budget; the linemi account 1-01-30-818; and WPCP Capital Budget account C-04-08-022-001; and

WHEREAS, this contract has been awarded to Northeast Fluid Power Co. II, Inc.,

rough a "fair and open process" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township'Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the bid be awarded to: Northeast

uid Power Co. II, Inc., 40A Stem Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081, for a period of one

) year, in the bid amount of $47.50 regular hourly rate, $71.25 overtime rate, and 2%

irts/supply costs mark up; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer/CFO, or appropriateifficer, is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up to the amount of the agreement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall advertise the award ofhis contract as required by law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded toNortheast Fluid Power Co. II, Inc., the Township Administrator, the Township Treasurer, and the

)irector of the Water Pollution Control Plant; and


IPPROVED this 20th day of September, 2011.

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council ("MCCPC") was created in 1974 to

;onduct a voluntary cooperative pricing system with municipalities, boards of educations, and other

public bodies located in the County of Morris and adjoinmg counties; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the MCCPC is to provide substantial savings on various goods and

services to its members through the cooperative public bidding process; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights desires to enter into an Agreement with the

VICCPC, which is administered by Randolph Township as Lead Agency to renew its membership in the

^[CCPC for the period of October 1, 2011 through September 30,2016.

BE FT RESOLVED, by the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New

Fersey as follows:

1. The Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby authorizes the execution of

an Agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council by the Township of Randolph

as Lead Agency dated October 1,2011 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-11(5). Said Agreement is for

renewal of membership in the MCCPC for a five (5) year period from October 1,2011 through

September 3 0,2016.

,2. The Township of Berkeley Heights Clerk is hereby directed to submit a copy of this adopted

Resolution, along with an executed Agreement, to Randolph Township as Lead Agency of the

MCCPC

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon fmal passage according to law.

4. All appropriate Township of Berkeley Heights officials are authorized and directed to perform all

required acts to affect the purpose of this Resolution.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Township Cotmcil of the


that the following firefighter be added to the Active Roster of the Berkeley


Peter Gorzelnik, 80 Deep Dale Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


forwarded to Peter Gorzelnik, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township Administrator.

APPROVED this 20th day of Sepetember, 2011.

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WHEREAS, by letter dated August 29,2011, a request was made by

Janet Graham requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a


street; and






block party for Berkshire Drive on Saturday, Septemer 24, 201 1 from 3:00-7:00

p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, September 25, 2011.





forwarded to Janet Graham, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township Administrator



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WHEREAS, by letter dated September 8, 2011 a request was made by

Linda Nessenson requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a


street; and






block party for the Branko Road/North Road on Saturday, September 24,2011

from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.





forwarded to Linda Nessenson, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township



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WHEREAS, by letter dated September 6,2011, a request was made by

Eve Stewart requesting permission from the Township Council to hold a


street; and






block party for Sycamore Avenue on Saturday, October 1, 201 1 from 4:00 p.m.

until 19:00 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, October 2, 2011.





forwarded to Eve Stewart, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Township Administrator



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WHEREAS, members of the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad are permitted by

law to operate blue emergency lights on their vehicle when responding to an emergency;

and


light" permit; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Plaszczymaka, is a member of the Berkeley Heights

Rescue Squad and has requested that the Township endorse the blue light permit

application.


officials are hereby authorized to endorse the application of Christopher Plaszczymaka,

for a blue light permit.


Christopher Plaszczymaka, BH Rescue Squad and the Police Department.


ATTEST:

Ana MihkoffActing Township Clerk

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Certificate #10-00019T to U.S. Bank CUST-Pro Capital I, LLC, 2 Liberty Place,

50 South 16th Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102 for Block #3301, Lot

#18.01 located at 352 Mountain Avenue; and


certificate effective September 20, 201 1 and the lien holder U.S. Bank CUST-Pro

Capital I, LLC is entitled to receive a redemption in the amount of $22,877.79 to

be paid by or on behalf of the homeowner.





Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to U.S. Bank CUST-Pro

Capital I, LLC, Tax Collector and the Treasurer.


ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, Church of the Little Flower, 310 Plainfield Avenue,Berkeley Heights, New Jersey has requested permission to hang a 6' x 3'

temporary banner to be displayed on the front of the church as described in the e-mail received by the Clerk on September 13,2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toChurch of the Little Flower to hang its temporary banner advertising "ChooseLife" on the front of the Church beginning September 24 - November 1, 2011.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Church of the LittleFlower, Administration and the Zoning Officer.


ATTEST:

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also known as 180 Killarney Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,832.14; and



to Alan A. Siegel, Esq., 331 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928.


transmitted to Alan A. Siegel, Esq., Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as Hamilton Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,756.54; and



to Berkeley Swim Club, P.O. Box 24, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


transmitted to Berkeley Swim Club, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #301.18, Lot #4

also known as 19 Park Edge which requires a refund in the amount of $ 1,603.81;

and



to Charles R. & Mary Ann Russo, 19 Park Edge, Berkeley Heights, N.J. 07922.


transmitted to Charles R. & Mary Ann Russo, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 20*h day of September, 2011.

Attest:

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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #2901, Lot #1.87

also known as 70 Green Brook Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,845.92; and



to Free Acres Association, 3 Beechwood Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Free Acres Association, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

ithAPPROVED this 20"' day of September, 2011.

Attest:

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also known as 113 Sutton Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$3,161.39; and


authorized to refund the overpayment for 2011 taxes in the amount of$3,161.39

to William J. and Paula D. dark, 113 Sutton Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922


transmitted to William J. and Paula D. dark, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

>tllAPPROVED this 20tn day of September, 2011.

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also known as 512 Springfield Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$15,372.78 for a 2010 tax appeal; and



to The Union Center National Bank, 2003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083.


transmitted to The Union Center National Bank, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 235 Snyder Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

$22,817.64 for a 2010 tax appeal; and



to General Chemical, LLC, 90 East Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.


transmitted to General Chemical, LLC, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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yessly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from

t portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

r.S.A.10:4-12b; and


;essary to move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are

luded in the aforesaid exceptions:

1. Litigation - Lifetime Fitness Settlement


rkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to

cuss the aforesaid matters; and


Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such tune as any litigated or personnel

itters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as

lerwise specified; and


PROVED this 20th day of September, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et,seq.)

Lpressly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from

at portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

J.S.A.10:4-12b; and


scessaryto move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are

i|cluded in the aforesaid exceptions:

1. Contract negotiations - PSE&G

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||srkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to

dRscuss the aforesaid matters; and


Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel

njatters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as

jherwise specified; and


^PROVED this 4th day of October, 2011.

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WHEREAS, October 10, 2011; has been declared" Put the Brakes onFatalities Day" by the Township of Berkeley Heights, Union County, New Jersey

WHEREAS, across the nation, traffic crashes caused 32,788 fatalities in 2010,andare the leadingcause of death for young people ages 15-34; and

andWHEREAS, in New Jersey, 556 individuals lost their lives in traffic crashes in 2010;

WHEREAS, alcohol-related crashes accounted for 20 percent of the State's trafficfatalities, while speed-related crashes for 2010 climbed to 35,039 from 23,011 recorded in2009;and

WHEREAS, motorcyclists, bicycle riders arid pedestrians face increased risks onNew Jersey's roadways, as people opt for alternative modes of transportation; and

WHEREAS, 72 motprcyclists, 13 bicyclists and 141 pedestrians wereMlled in NewJersey in traffic-related crashes in 2010; and

WHEREAS, safer driving behaviors such as tmcklmg up, every ride; pbîng postedspeed limits; stoppmg for pediestrians in crosâvoiding aggressive dnvingêhaviors; never driving impayed; wearing proper safety gearwhen ridinga motorcycle or bicycle; and focusing solely on driving by avoiding disltractionscan dramatically reduce the number of traffic-related injuries and deaths.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, do hereby proGlaim October 10, 2011, ''Put the Brakes onFatalities Day", and call upon everyone to put these lifesavlng behaviors into practice toimprove safety on the roadways In our community and throughput the State.

ATTEST:


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APPROVED this 4th day of October, 2011.

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, Life Time Fitness, Inc. ("Taxpayer"), the taxpayer of Block 4501, Lot 26 onthe Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessment Maps, commonly known as 25 Connell Drive("Property"), filed an appeal of their 2009,.2010, and 2011 tax assessments in the Tax Court of NewJersey, Docket Nos. 017341-2009, 006125-2010 and 003542-2011; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heightsmet and discussed the aforesaid tax appeals and the recommendations of its Township Tax Assessor;

it's Appraisal Expert, Arthur A. Linfante, III, MAI, CRE of the firm. Value Research Group, LLC

(the "Appraisal Expert"); and its Special Tax Counsel, Martin Alien of the firm, DiFrancesco,Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, PC (the "Special Tax Counsel"); and

WHEREAS, the Appraisal Expert has opined in a confidential memorandum to the SpecialTax Counsel, dated June 14, 2011, that the proposed settlement is in the best interests of the

Township and he has addressed the unique valuation issues with the subject property, as well as the

basis for that recommendation; and

WHEREAS, the property was assessed at $18,207,000 for all of the years under appeal,which represents equalized values of $34,000,000 in2009, $33,779,221 in 2010 and $34,568,065 in2011;and

WHEREAS, an acceptable settlement of the aforesaid tax appeal has been negotiated whichresults in a withdrawal and dismissal of all of the tax appeals pending and which proposes areduction by the assessor of the 2012 total tax assessment levied upon Taxpayer's Property to a total

assessment of $15,801,000, which equalizes to $30,000,000 based upon the 2011 common levelratio; and

WHEREAS, the settlement and proposed reduction of the 2012 assessment to a total tax

assessment of 15,801,000 will be 1) conditioned upon there being no change in value (as that ph-ase

has been interpreted by the Courts, pursuant to the Freeze Act) of the Property, and 2) conditioned

upon the Taxpayer, its successors and assigns, and Defendant waiver of their rights to file an appeal

of the 2012 assessment of the Property if the assessment is set at the aforesaid total tax assessment

of $15,801,000, and 3) conditioned upon Taxpayer affirmatively notifying any successors and/orassigns of the terms of this settlement, and 4) conditioned upon Taxpayer's acknowledgement that

the Township will be entering into the Settlement in part in consideration for the 2012 tax year taxappeal waiver; and .

WHEREAS, the settlement is also conditioned upon the Taxpayer's separate withdrawal anddismissal of the COAH appeal pending in the Tax Court, docket number 009455-2009; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council leaves the allocation between land and improvements of

the aforesaid 2012 tax assessment to the Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessors discretion

with the direction that the same be set so as to be most beneficial to the Township; and


WHEREAS, the Township Council makes this settlement with Taxpayer without prejudiceto its dealing with any other Berkeley Heights Townships taxpayers request for tax assessment

reduction; and



1. The Township of Berkeley Heights Tax Assessor is hereby directed to establishallocation between land and improvements of a $15,801,000 total tax assessment for

the 2012 tax year which is most beneficial to the Township of Berkeley Heights.

2. The Special Tax Counsel, Martin Alien, is hereby authorized to execute a Stipulation

of Settlement relative to the tax appeals of Life Time Fitness, Inc. Docket Nos.

017341-2009,006125-2010 and 003542-2011, which withdraws and dismisses all ofthese tax appeals, which calls upon the Assessor to reduce the 2012 total tax

assessment on Block 4501, Lot 26 to total tax assessment of $15,801,000, subject to

the conditions described in the recitals above and the annexed Stipulation ofSettlement, and that the allocations between land and improvements be as

established by the Township Tax Assessor.

3. The settlement outlined above shall be without prejudice to the Township ofBerkeley Heights' dealings with any other Township taxpayers' request for tax

assessment reductions.

APPROVED this 4th day of October, 2011

ATTEST:

Aîa MinkoftActing Township Clerk

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, Governor Chris Ch-istie declared a State ofemergency on August 25, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights workforce and resources were deployed prior toHurricane Irene to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, on Saturday, August 27, 2011and Sunday, August 28, 2011, the Township ofBerkeley Heights experienced catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Irene causing extensive flooddamage to residential dwellings throughout the Township of Berkeley Heights, and Township-ownedbuildings, offices and properties; and

WHEREAS, said hurricane caused extensive damage through the Township of Berkeley Heightsaffecting the public health, safety and welfare of the community and the immediate delivery of goods orperformance of services pursuant to NJ.S.A. 40A:11-6; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights has received mutual aid assistance from othermunicipalities and governmental agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene; and

WHEREAS, on September 4, 201 1, Union County received a declaration as a major disaster area

|by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Huiricane Irene; and

WHEREAS, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal,[emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly

[owned facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Federal share of assistance is not less the seventy-five (75%) percent of theeligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration; and

WHEREAS, the remaining twenty (25%) percent of costs not covered by FEMA is the|responsibility of the Township of Berkeley Heights.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of|Berkeley Heights hereby urges the Governor and legislators to provide funding to cover the remaining|twenty-five (25%) percent of costs related to Hurricane Irene that would not be provided by FEMA; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that reimbursement of the remaining twenty-five (25%) percent|of costs be provided to the Township of Berkeley Heights and those governmental entities that provided[mutual aid to Berkeley Heights.

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WHEREAS, Sustainable Jersey is a program sponsored by the League of Municipalities,Mayors' Committee for a Green Future, the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection, the Board of Public Utilities, and others; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has previously resolved to authorize, encourage and

support the Environmental Commission and its associated green teams to develop and progress a

program for achieving Silver Certification; and

WHEREAS, the citizens green teams have developed seven (7) action plans outlining

steps toward energy and environmental sustainability and previously reviewed these plans with

Township Boards and citizens; and

WHEREAS, many of the actions are part of the roadmap toward Silver Certification; and

WHEREAS, specific actions will be subject to review and approval as needed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that we adopt the vision and the plan as a roadmap toward the future.


ATTEST:

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meetingassembled, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to make the followingProclamation:

I, JOSEPH G. BRUNO by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayorof the Township of Berkeley Heights, hereby publicly proclaim the weekbeginning November 14, 2011 as

"BAND APPRECIATION WEEK"

in recognition of Governor Livingston Highlander Band.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are to beforwarded to the Governor Livingston Band Parents Organization.


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Off Premise 50/50Off Premise 50/50On Premise Basket Raffle

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WHEREAS, Pet Supply Plus, 410 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heightshas requested permission to hang a 4' x 8' temporary banner to be displayed on

the canopy next to the exterior sign as described in its letter received by the Clerkon September 22,2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toPet Supply Plus to hang its temporary banner advertising "Coming Soon" on the

canopy next to the exterior sign beginning October 5 - October 28, 2011 for a

period of three weeks.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Pet Supply Plus,

Administration and the Zoning Officer.

1 thAPPROVED this 4ln day of October, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the NJDOT makes funds available to municipalities andcounties for road improvement projects through the municipal aid portion of theNew Jersey Transportation Trust Fund; and

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WHEREAS, the Township Engmeer has recommended that the TownshipCouncil apply to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funds that areavailable under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act, FiscalYear 2012 Municipal Aid Program for:

1. Park Avenue - South Roadway Improvements

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Councilof the Township of Berkeley Heights formally approves the grant application forthe above stated project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Engineer and Clerkare hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2012 Berkeley Heights Township-00559 to the New Jersey Department ofTransportation on behalf of the Township of Berkeley Heights.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are herebyauthorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Township of BerkeleyHeights and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions

of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution are to beforwarded to the Township Administrator, Treasurer, and Township Engineer.

•thAPPROVED this 4tn day of October, 2011.

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also blown as 34 Lenape Lane which requires a refund in the amount of $91.59;

and



Manuel and Guillermina Caamano, 34 Lenape Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Manuel and Guillermina Caamano, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 64 River Bend Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$20.00; and



Harry R. and Pamela B. Davis, Jr., 64 River Bend Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Harry R. and Pamela B. Davis, Jr., Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 125 Crest Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,186.64; and



to William and Mary E. Moodie, 125 Crest Drive, Summit, NJ 07902.


transmitted to William and Mary E. Moodie., Treasurer and Tax Collector.

l thAPPROVED this 4tn day of October, 2011.

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also known as 72 Twin Falls Road which requires a refund in the amount of

$2,497.71; and



to William E. and Ruth R. Bennett, III, 72 Twin Falls Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to William E. and Ruth R. Bennett, III, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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expressly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from|



WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights has determined it|



1. Contract negotiations - PSE&G

2. Contract negotiations - Sewer Use Agreement

3. Contract negotiations - United Public Service Employees Union

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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid discussions shall be made public either ^

fhe Public Meeting followmg said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel





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WHEREAS, on November 18, 1-951 ROSARIO LA CORTE andJANET RIVERA were united in marriage at the St. Anthony Church inElizabeth, NewJersey; and

WHEREAS, ROSARIO AND JANET will celebrate their SIXTIETHWEDDING ANNIVERSARY on November 18, 2011; and

WHEREAS, MR. LA CORTE worked for Monroe Pattern Works as aWood Pattern Maker and Model Maker. MR. LA CORTE also served in theArmy Air Corp and the US Air Force as a S/Sergeant in the Korean War for 4years; and

WHEREAS, MRS. LA CORTE worked for Singer Manufacturing inthe Office for 5 years and as a Teacher's Aid for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. «& MRS. LA CORTE have 5 children and 9grandchildren and have been residents of Berkeley Heights for 26 years; and

WHEREAS, MR. LA CORTE'S hobbies include modes of reproductionin African and South American Fishes. MR. LA GORTE has also had twospecies of fish named for him, he is an author, explorer and lecturer, has taken

seven expeditions to Brazil and received the National Geographic Grant in 1977to collect fishes with the Smithsoman, authored fow and is Gurrentlywriting a fifth book. MRS. LA CORTE enjoys gardening, reading andcrosswords and together, they enjoy gardening and reading.

NOW, THEREFQRE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor andTownship Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union andState of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, hereby wishes to extend to MR. AND

MRS. LA CORTE their congratulations upon their 60th WEDDINGANNIVERSARY and its best wishes for a healthy and continued long lifetogether.

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APPROVED this 18"' day of October, 2011.

ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11 -et seq. authorizes contracting units to enter into

Cooperative Pricing Agreements; and

WHEREAS, the County of Union, hereinafter referred to as the Lead Agency, has

offered voluntary participation in a renewal of its Cooperative Pricing System for the purchase of|

work, materials and supplies; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, desires to participate

in the Union County Cooperative Pricing Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council authorizes the

Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, to participate in the Union County Cooperative

Pricing Agreement and hereby authorizes the mayor and Municipal Clerk to sign, seal, and

execute a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the County of Union upon its approval by the

Division of Local Government Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Union as leady agency is expected

to comply with the provisions of the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-let. Seq.) and

all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey.



>thAPPROVED this 18'" day of October, 2011.

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ATTEST:

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for the professional engineering services in connectionl

with the NJDOT FY2011 Municipal Aid project for roadway improvements to Park Avenue]between Plainfield Avenue and Rutgers Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A.. 40A:11-1 et seq., more|

specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 allows for the awarding of a contract for "professional services"

without public advertising for bids; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights received proposals on September 23, 2011for said engineering services as follows:

BffiDER NAME

VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES

NEGLIA ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES

ALAIMO GROUP

PS&S INTEGRATING DESIGN &ENGINEERING

BTO AMOUNT

$12,650.00

$15,200.00

$23,000.00

$51,520.00

and;

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of Robert Bocchino, Township Engineer, to award

the contract to the lowest bidder Van Cleef Engineering Associates for this project; and

WHEREAS, prior to the execution of a contract, Van Cleef Engineering Associates will

have completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that noowner with 10% interest or more has not made any reportable contributions to a political or

candidate committee in the Mayor or Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights inthe previous year, and that the contract will prohibit such individuals from making any reportablecontributions through the term of the contract, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, this contract has been awarded to Van CleefEngineermg Associates througha "fair and open process" pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available in the budget; the lineitem appropriations or line account 1-01-20-715-020; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council finds it to be in the best interest of the Township toenter into a Professional Services Agreement with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for the

professional engineering services in connection with the NJDOT FY2011 Municipal Aid projectfor roadway improvements to Park Avenue between Plainfield Avenue and Rutgers Avenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council ofthe Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Mayor and Acting Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute thea Professional Services Agreement with Van Cleef Engineering Associates for theprofessional engineering services in connection with the NJDOT FY2011 Municipal Aidproject for roadway improvements to Park Avenue between Plainfield Avenue and

Rutgers Avenue for a total cost not to exceed Twelve Thousand, Six Hundred, Fifty and

00/100 ($12,650.00) Dollars.

2. This Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional service" under

the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, more specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

3. A certificate showing the availability of funds for the Contract authorized hereby hasbeen provided and is made a part hereof indicating that the appropriation for the withinexpenditure is charged to the applicable capital ordinances.

4. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification shall be placed on file with this Resolution.

5. A notice of this action shall be printed in the official newspapers required by law withinten (10) days of its passage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer/CFO, or appropriateofficer, is authorized to pay properly completed vouchers up to the amount of the agreement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall advertise the award ofthis contract as required by law; and



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WHEREAS, on May 26, 2011, Public Service Electric, and Gas Company ("PSE&G")ibmitted a Petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ("BPU") for a determinationider N.J.S.A. 40:55D-19 that the proposed 230 kV North Central Reliability Project ("thereject") is reasonably necessary for the service, convenience or welfare of the public; and

WHEREAS, such Petition remains pending before the BPU; and

WHEREAS, the Project will span fifteen (15) municipalities within the State of Newsrsey, which includes the Township of Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, PSE&G and Municipality ("the Parties") have reached an agreement underie terms that both Parties believe represents a fair and reasonable resolution that benefits both

arties; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement, in the form attached hereto, has been reviewed and3proved by the Township Attorney, as well as representatives ofPSE&G; and

WHEREAS, Mayor and Township Council finds it to be in the best interests of theownship to enter into the Agreement with PSE&G regarding the 230 kV North Central.eliability Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Townshipf Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes and approves the.greement with PSE&G in the form attached hereto, in connection with the proposed 230 kV

forth Central Reliability Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials are authorized^d directed to take all other actions necessary to fulfill the purpose of this Resolution and

<ecute the Agreement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to theSE&G; and

•• .BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

^&:.^ )tllCD this 18l" day of October, 201?<;r~S^; ' "-'

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights owns and operates a sanitary sewer

system throughout the Township; and

WHEREAS, the owner of the property identified as Block 702, Lot 10, located alongSherman Avenue received approval from the Township Planning Board, memorialized byResolution on October 5, 2011, for the construction of a residential townhouse on the property;and

WHEREAS, the proposed development requires the extension of 197 linear feet of 8-

inch diameter PVC pipe and 2 new sanitary manholes; and

WHEREAS, the property owner must therefore apply for a Treatment Works Approval("TWA") from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") for approval

to extend the sanitary sewer main; and

WHEREAS, consent to the TWA application is required from the Township in order forfhe NJDEP to process and approve the application; and

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has reviewed the TWA application andrecommends the Township's consent to same; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize the Township's consent to the

proposed TWA Application for approval to extend the sanitary sewer main.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that that the Townshiphereby consents to the TWA application in connection with the approved development of the

property identified as Block 702, Lot 10, located along Sherman Avenue, subject to the propertyowner's and/or applicant's compliance with the terms and conditions of the Planning Board's

approval, compliance with the Township's Ordinances, and obtaining any and all required

permits from the State, County and Township prior to commencing the work to extend the

sanitary sewer main, if approved by the NJDEP.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Engineer, is hereby authorized toexecute the NJDEP's form Statements of Consent, a copy of which is attached hereto, to be filed

with the TWA application herein referenced.


kPPROVED this 18th day of October, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Rotary Club has requested permission to hang atemporary banner across Springfield Avenue as described in its letter received by

the Clerk on October 3, 2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Rotary Club to hang a 3' x 30' temporary banner across Springfield Avenue

for a period of two weeks from October 23-October 30, 201 1 advertising their"31st Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 5, 201 1 from 7:30 a.m.-

12:00 Noon at the Union Village United Methodist Church" .

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Rotary Club,Administration and the Director of Public Works.

>thAPPROVED this 18In day of October, 2011.

ATTEST:

^T^JÛ)Ana MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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WHEREAS, Nicole Tucci ofNikki Tans LLC has requested permissionto hang a temporary banner across the front of their building as described in its

letter received by the Clerk on October 12, 2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Nikki Tans LLC to hang a 4' x 2' temporary banner across the front of their

building for a period of six months from October 19,2011-April 19,2012advertising "The Best of the Best Air Brush Spray Tan 908-295-9729"

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Nikki Tans LLC,Administration and the Director of Public Works.


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Certificate #10-00010T to U.S. Bank CUST-Pro Capital I, LLC, 50 South 16th

Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102 for Block #612, Lot #3 located at 538

Springfield Avenue; and


certificate effective October 18,2011 and the lien holder U.S. Bank CUST-Pro

Capital I, LLC is entitled to receive a redemption in the amount of $53,665.97 to

be paid by or on behalf of the homeowner.





Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to U.S. Bank CUST-Pro

Capital I, LLC, Tax Collector and the Treasurer.


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Certificate #10-OOOHT to U.S. Bank CUST-Empire Tax Fund, LLC, 50 South

16th Street, Suite 1950, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2513 for Block #612, Lot #1

located at Sherman Avenue; and


certificate effective October 18, 2011 and the lien holder U.S. Bank CUST-

Empire Tax Fund, LLC is entitled to receive a redemption in the amount of

$14,313.42 to be paid by or on behalf of the homeowner.



sum of $14,313.42 in redemption of Certificate #10-0001 IT upon the submission


Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to U.S. Bank CUST-Empire

Tax Fund, LLC, Tax Collector and the Treasurer.


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also known as 63 Martins Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

$1,711.00; and



to Lincoln Mortgage Company, 15 E. Ridge Pike, Suite 101, Conshohocken, PA.


transmitted to Lincoln Mortgage Company, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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#22.01 also known as 1127 Mountain Avenue which requires a refund in the




to Flanzbaum & Cohen, LLC, 7 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, NJ 07059.


transmitted to Flanzbaum & Cohen, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


Attest:

'^±0Âha MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 84 Winchip Road, Summit which requires a refund in the amount

of $191.29; and



John Drahzal & Bridget O'Brien, 84 Winchip Road, Summit, NJ 07901.


transmitted to John Drahzal & Bridget O'Brien, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 18"' day of October, 2011.

Attest:

AAa MinkoffActing Township Clerk

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also known as 328 Chaucer Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

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to Eugene & Gina Cordano, 177 Whitenack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931.


transmitted to Eugene & Gina Cordano, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, Bob McEwan Construction Corp., Townhomes at Berkeley

Station has requested permission to hang a 3' x 5' temporary sign on their

Sherman Avenue property as described in an email received by the TownshipClerk on September 26,2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given tothe Bob McEwan Construction Corp., Townhomes at Berkeley Station to post a

temporary sign on their Sherman Avenue property for a six month period from

October 19, 2011 until April 19,2012 to display a color rendering of the front ofthe townhomes.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Bob McEwanConstruction Corp., Townhomes at Berkeley Station and the Zoning Officer.

•thAPPROVED this 18tn day of October, 2011.

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A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.10:4-12 MOVINGTHE PUBLIC MEETDSTG INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

WHEREAS, the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.)t

wessly provide that a public body may move into Executive Session and exclude the public from

,t portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

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;essaryto move into Executive Session to discuss the following subjects, all of which are

;luded in the aforesaid exceptions:

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rkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S .A. 10:4-12b to

cuss fhe aforesaid matters; and



itters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as



^PROVED this 14th day of November, 2011.

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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and direcjtsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 1 VI 4/11, in theamount of $10,743,134.14 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 14th day of November, 2011.

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GOVERNFNG BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT

WHEREAS, NJ.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of eveiy local unit tohave made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2010 has been filed by aRegistered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5-6,

and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and

WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the Stateof New Jersey to prescribe reports pertaimng to the local fiscal affairs; and

WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a

regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall by resolutioncertify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of thegoverning body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled

"Comments and Recommendations"; and

WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as aminimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Auditentitled "Comments and Recommendations", as evidenced by the group affidavit form of

the governing body attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the GoverningBody no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to

N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and

WHEREAS, all members of the Governing Body have received and havefamiliarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance

Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit,as provided by the Local Finance Board; and

WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Boardof the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to thepenalty provisions ofR.S.52:27BB-52, to wit:

R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who,

after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the

Director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this

article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not

more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or miprisoned for not more than one

year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley heights, hereby States that it has complied withN.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit tosaid Board to show evidence of said compliance.

I thAPPROVED this 14"' day of November, 2011.

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WHEREAS, The Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L(. 1987,c. 102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grant may be made tomunicipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs;

and

WHEREAS, it is the intent and the spirit of the Mandatory Source Separationand Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recyclingprograms and to continue and to expand existing programs; and

WHEREAS, The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection haspromulgated recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and

Recycling Act; and

WHEREAS, the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certainrequirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limitedto, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed

by the municipality; and

WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for the 2010Recycling Tonnage Grant will memorialize the commitment of this municipality torecycling and to indicate the assent of The Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirementcontained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and

WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized toensure the application is properly completed and timely filed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights hereby endorses the submission of the Year 2010Recycling Tonnage Grant application to the New Jersey Department of EnvironmentalProtection and designates Robert Bocchino as the Recyclmg Coordinator to ensure that

the application is properly filed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the RecyclingTonnage Grant be deposited in a dedicated trust fund to be used solely for the purposeof recycling.

Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the NJDEP, Robert Bocchino,Administration, and Treasurer.

APPROVED this 14th"1 day of November, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights and Thomas Bocko, Zoning Officer oftljê Township of Berkeley Heights, are defendants in the litigation entitled HALT v. ZoningEjârd of Adjustment, Docket No. UNN-L-002408-11 ("HALT Litigation"); and

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WHEREAS, the Berkeley Heights Zoning Board of Adjustment ("Zoning Board") is30 a defendant in the HALT Litigation; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution #216-2011, the Township previous authorized the^propriation of funds in the amount of $7,500.00 to the Zoning Board to retain an attorney and

^y other litigation costs to defend the Zoning Board in the HALT Litigation; and

WHEREAS, it has subsequently determined that the interests of the Zoning Board andtlfte Township are not adversarial in the HALT Litigation, and it would be in the best interests oftffte Zoning Board and the Township to be represented by the same attorney in an effort to save in

l^gal costs associated with the HALT Litigation; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heightsf^fid it to be in the best interest of the Township and its citizens to authorize the Township4|ttomey to represent the Zoning Board, as well as the Township and Zoning Officer, in theFfiALT Litigation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipo[f Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that the Township4tttomey is hereby authorized to represent the Zoning Board, as well as the Township and

)ning Officer, in the HALT Litigation, and take all required actions necessary to effectuate

ich representation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any and all remaining funds subject to the[)propriation authorized in Resolution #216-2011, shall revert back to the Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall provide a copy of thisRVesolutipn to the Township Attorney, Township Treasurer and the Secretary to the Zoning

Qloard.

. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect pursuant to law.

•PROVED this 14th day of November, 2011.

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Certificate #08-00007T to K.C.C. Promised Lands LLC, 2560 Route 22 East,

Suite 175, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 for Block #801, Lot #22 located at 232

Springfield Avenue; and


certificate effective November 14, 201 1 and the lien holder K.C.C Promised

Lands LLC is entitled to receive redemption in the amount of $36,644.40 to be

paid by or on behalf of the homeowner.





Copies of this Resolution are to be forwarded to K.C.C. Promised Lands,

LLC, Tax Collector, and the Treasurer.


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BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights^County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and <jheresults as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

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APPROVED this 14fh day of November, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Pet Supply Plus, 410 Springfield Avenue, Berkelfey Heightshas requested permission to hang temporary bunting banner to be displayed on the

canopy next to the exterior sign as described in its letter received by the Clerk onOctober 27, 2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toPet Supply Plus to hang its temporary bunting banner advertising "Coming Soon"

on the canopy next to the exterior sign beginning November 12 - November 28,

2011 for a period of three weeks.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Pet Supply Plus,

Administration, and the Zoning Officer.

1 thAPPROVED this 14In day of November, 2011.

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also known as 160 Grassman Place which requires a refund in the amount of

$5,363.37; and



to Nitin & Manjiri Mafhur, 160 Grassman Place, Berkeley Heights, N.J. 07922.


transmitted to Nitin & Manjiri Mathur, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 14 Evergreen Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$100.00; and



Anna Gomez, 14 Evergreen Drive, Berkeley Heights, N.J. 07922.


transmitted to Anna Gomez, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as71 Evergreen Drive which requires a refund in fhe amount of

$3,021.72; and



to James M. & Rita D. Crawford, 71 Evergreen Drive, Berkeley Heights, N.J.

07922.


transmitted to James M. & Rita D. Crawford, Treasurer, and Tax Collector.


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also known as 46 Wentworth Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

$172.87; and

NO^V, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer is


Joseph Pascale and Neha Dalal, 46 Wentworth Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ

07922.


transmitted to Joseph Pascale and Neha Dalal, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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WHEREAS, Garden State Fireworks has requested permission to hold itstraditional short fireworks display on December 31, 2011-January 1, 2012 at theMt. Carmel Field on River Road; and

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted toGarden State Fireworks to hold a brief fireworks display on New Year's Eve

provided that it satisfies any and all comments and concerns, of the Rescue Squad,

Fire Department and Police Department raised prior to, or on the night of the

display including any raised as a result of the weather conditions at the time of the

display.


Police Dept, Rescue Squad, Fire Dept and Township Clerk, and the Zoning

Officer.


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that Jon Michael Scribner, 3 1 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, is hereby


Department effective November 14, 2011, on a probationary basis, subject to

review and approval of the application by the NJ State Firemen's Association.


forwarded to Jon Michael Scribner, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and

Township Administrator.


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WHEREAS, Lucy Schwartzman was required to post a cash bond in

the amount of $700.00 in connection with street opening at 105 Garfield Street and the


October 18, 2011 that such bond be released. '



Treasurer to release and return Cash Bond posted by Lucy Schwartzman, together



forwarded to Lucy Schwartzman, Township Treasurer and Township Engmeer.

APPROVED thisHth day of November, 201 1.

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INOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of

bkeley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to NJ.S.A.10:4-12b to

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;lhAflfPROVED this 6"1 day of December, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Troop 368 is one of two Boy Scout troops in Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, one of the missions of the Boy Scouts of America is to teach young.people the importance of good citizenship, leadership and community service; and

WHEREAS, Webelo pack members Alex Aranas, Dylan Capparelli, Harvin Mumickand Mitchell Szalus dedicated a Sunday to cleaning up the graffiti at the Columbia

Playground by powerwashing, scrubbing, cleaning and repainting; and

WHEREAS, the Mayorand Township Council believe it is important to recognizethe hardwork and dedication of our young volunteers; and

WHEREAS, the members ofWebelo Pack 368 and their Den Leaders and havebrought recognition to themselves and their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownshipof Berkeley Heights that Webelo Pack 368 be thanked for their communityservice efforts at Columbia Playground.

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people the importance of good citizenship, leadership and community service; and



WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council believe it is important to recognizethe hard work and dedication of our young volunteers; and

WHEREAS, the members ofWebeloPack368 and their Den Leaders and havebrought recognition to themselves and their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownshjpof Berkeley Heights that Webelb Pack 368 be thanked for their communityservice efforts at Columbia; Playground.

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WHEREAS, Webelo pack members Alex Aranas, Dylan Capparelli, Harvin Mumickand MitchellSzalus dedicated a Sunday to cleaning up the graffiti at the Columbia


WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council believe it is important to recognizethe hard work and dedication of our young volunteers; and

WHEREAS, the members of Webelo Pack368 and their Den Leaders and havebrought reGbgnifion to themselves and their community;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that WebeloPack.368 be;thanked for their commumservice efforts at Columbia^Playground.

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WHEREAS, Troop 368 is one of two Boy Scout troops id Berkeley Heights; and

WHEREAS, one of the missions of the Boy Scouts of America is to teach young

people the importance of good citizenship, leadership and community service; and


Playground by powerwashing, scrubbing, cleanjngand repainting; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council believe it is important to recognizethe hard; work and dedication of our young volunteers; and

WHEREAS, the members ofWebelo Pack 36,8 and their Den Leaders and havebrought recognition to themselves and their community;

NOW, THEREFQRE, be it resolved, by the Mayor and Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights that We^service efforts at Columbia Playground.

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BE AND FT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and direct^the Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on fhe Bill List dated 12/6/11, in theamount of $1,197,571.92 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.

APPROVED this 6th day of December, 2011.

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WHEREAS, the Township has previously authorized the settlement of the property taxappeals with Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., for the property identified as Block 3701, Lot 1,

commonly known as 600 Mountain Avenue, in the Township of Berkeley Heights (the•'Property"), and adopted a refunding bond ordinance to fund the tax refunding payments in

connection with same; and

WHEREAS, based on the terms of the Township's funding of the settlement through therefunding bond, the Township and Alcatel-Lucent negotiated and agreed to an amendment to the

settlement agreement, which modified the schedule for the refund of over-payments to be made

by the Township to Alcatel-Lucent from the refunding bond; however, did not amend the

property tax assessments agreed upon in the original settlement agreement; and

WHEREAS, based on the Amended Stipulation of Settlement, the Township agreed tocancel the interest due from Alcatel-Lucent as a result of the delinquencies from the taxes

previously owed; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights find it to be inthe best interest of the Township and its citizens to cancel the interest due as a result of said

delinquencies on the taxes previously owed by Alcatel-Lucent in conjunction with the

Township's receipt of all delinquent taxes out of the bond proceeds pursuant to the terms of the

Amended Stipulation of Settlement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights that the Township Council hereby authorizes the cancellation of the interestdue as a result of the tax delinquencies upon receipt of payment of all delinquent taxes out of the

bond proceeds and further authorizes payment of the remaining tax saving of $369,618.52, as

reported by the Tax Collector, to Alcatel-Lucent out of said bond proceeds in full satisfaction of

the refunds due Alcatel-Lucent pursuant to the terms of the Amended Stipulation of Settlement;

and further authorizes the appropriate Township officials to take all actions necessary toeffectuate this resolution..

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this waiver does not affect any future delinquencyor other matter not specifically related to the Amended Stipulation of Settlement.


APPROVED this 6th day of December, 2011

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WHEREAS, Sean Manns has offered to donate a Camcorder to the Township of

[Berkeley Heights for the Communications Committee; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a correspondence from Sean Manns, dated November 16,2011,

[the donation includes a Panasonic HDC-TH 900, with a dollar value of approximately $ 755.00;land

WHEREAS, the Township Council finds it in the best interest of the Township to acceptthe donation from Sean Manns, and accept the Panasonic HDC-TH 900 for use by the Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE. IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township||of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, that the Township of Berkeley|[Heights hereby accepts the donation of the Panasonic HDC-TH 900, with a monetary value of||approximately $ 755.00, from Sean Manns, for use by the Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Berkeley Heights hereby thanks||Sean Manns for his generous donation and his contribution to the Township.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk, Township Administrator, and|]appropriate staff and professionals is authorized to take all required actions to accept the]donation and determine the appropriate use of same.


APPROVED this 6 day of December, 2011.1

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WHEREAS, the newly elected candidate for the position of Township

Council, will take office on January 1,2012;and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township

Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New ^

Jersey, in meeting assembled, that the said Jeanne Kingsley is hereby invited to all

the meetings of the Township Council including the Executive Sessions.


transmitted to Jeanne Kingsley and the Township Clerk.

APPROVED this 6th day of December 2011.

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WHEREAS, the storm that occurred on October 29, 2011 has caused an enormous

imount of damage throughout the State of New Jersey and the County of Union as well; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognize that many residents will be cutting downrees as a direct result of the storm; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township)f Berkeley Heights that it hereby waives all tree permit fees specifically related to stormiamages to all properties within the Township for a period of eight weeks from November 30,

)011 until January 31, 2012.

The Township Council further stipulates that if there are any question regarding whether

he tree permit relates to storm damages the Township Tree Inspector shall make the final

ietermination.



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WHEREAS, the storm that occurred on October 29, 2011 has caused an enormous

mount of damage throughout the State of New Jersey and the County of Union as well; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council recognize that many residents will be makingepairs and replacement of equipment to their homes as a direct result of the storm; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Townshipif Berkeley Heights that it hereby waives all construction permit fees specifically related totorm damages to all properties within the Township for a period of eight weeks from the date ofhe storm or until December 31,2011.

The Township Council farther stipulates that if there is any question regarding thesligibility of a repair or replacement the Township Construction Official shall make the finalletermination. This extends to, but is not limited to, replacement mechanical equipment, new,

eplacement, or re-connection of electrical services or electrical panels, roof and sidingeplacement, water damage to interior spaces including basements, foundation repairs, interior

Irainage systems, installation or replacement sheetrock and insulation, and possibly removal or

eplacement of oil tanks.

Fhe Township Council would like to remind property owners that construction permits are still

equired but this resolution will waive any permit fees for repairs.



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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights, |County of Union and State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, that pursuant to the Raffles Licensing Law and t^results as indicated in Findings and Determination as presented by the proper authorities the following RaffleLicense is hereby approved:

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#RA. 38-11 Judith G. Wharton Music Center#RA 39-11 Berkeley Heights Education Foundation

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On Premise 50/50

Off Premise 50/50On Premise 50/50

Dates of Raffle

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of a portion of 2009-10 property taxes for property known as Block #3701, Lot #1


$369,618.52; and


authorized to refund the overpayment for 2009-10 taxes in the amount of

$369,618.52 to Alcatel -Lucent USA, Inc., 600 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley

Heights, N.J. 07922.


transmitted to Alcatel-Lucent, USA, Inc., Treasurer, and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 6tn day of December, 2011.

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of a portion of 2011 property taxes for property known as Block #2503, Lot#17

also known as 259 Timber Drive which requires a refund in the amount of

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to 259 Timber Drive, Berkeley Heights, N.J. 07922.


transmitted to Douglas R. & Barbara I. Marvin, Treasurer, and Tax Collector.

APPROVED this 6tb day of December, 2011.

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that Zach Nimela, 4 Ridge Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, is hereby


Department effective December 6,2011, on a probationary basis, subject to

review and approval of the application by the NJ State Firemen's Association.


Forwarded to Zach Nimela, Fire Chief, NJ Firemen's Association and Township

Administrator.

APPROVED this 6tn day of December, 2011.

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WHEREAS, Elaine K. Perna has been a member of the Berkeley Heightscommunity since 1979 and was elected to the Township Council beginning in January 2003;and

WHEREAS, EIaine Perria previously volunteered her time with the Berkeley HeightsPAL, successfully running the Snack Shack;and

WHEREAS, Elaine Perna has served the Berkeley Heights Community as CouncilPresident, Council Vice-President, and Deputy Mayor; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Perna was a member of the Planning Board and EnvironmentalCommission; and

WHEREAS, EIaine Perna, in her role as Deputy Mayor in 2005 and 2006 officiatedat numerous wedding ceremonies; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Perria spearheaded the rejuyenation of cable TV channel 34which continues to broadcast community events; and

WHEREAS, Elaine Perna through her nine years of service was driven by what she

believed was best for the Town and its residents and was and will continue to be an excellent

advocate for our town; and

WHEREAS, EIaine Perna, m her tenure on the Township Council has been a

councilwoman for 108 months, Has attended over two hundred Council Meetings, and worked

through nine municipal budgets; and

WHEREAS,,ElainePerna will complete her service as Councilwoman on December31,2011; • : ^

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the.Township Council of theTownship of Berkeley Heights, on behalf of all of our citizens do hereby formally recognize

and publicly thank EIaine Periia for her long term and ongoing service to the Township.


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3% Robert Woodruff, Councilman Thomas Pirone, Councilman

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thal||portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

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[juded in the aforesaid exceptions:

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reley Heights that it does hereby move into Executive Session pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-12b to

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the||Public Meeting following said Executive Session or at such time as any litigated or personnel

masters are concluded; or upon conclusion of any negotiations or related discussions; or as

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AH >ROVED this 20(" day of December, 2011.

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tlât portion of a meeting at which the public body discusses any of the nine areas set forth in

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^PROVED this 20'" day of December, 2011.

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RESOLUTION

BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township ofBerkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, in meeting assembled, authorizes and directsthe Township Treasurer to make payment of vouchers listed on the Bill List dated 12/20/11, in theamount of $4,075,700.16 such vouchers having been received by the Township Council, havingbeen satisfied that appropriate procedure has been followed in the processing of said vouchers.


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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights is desirous of promoting the initiativesand benefits that can be achieved by building a green sustainable community; and

WHEREAS, the goal of this policy is to encourage and increase the use of

environmentally preferable products in Berkeley Heights Township; and

WHEREAS, by including environmental considerations in purchasing decisions,Berkeley Heights Township can promote practices that improve public and worker health,

conserve natural resources, and reward environmentally conscious manufacturers, while

remaining fiscally responsible; and

WHEREAS, it will be the policy and practice of Berkeley Heights Township to purchaseproducts that minimize environmental impacts, toxics, pollution and hazards to worker andcommunity safety to the greatest extent practicable and where fiscally sensible; and

WHEREAS, nothing in this policy shall be construed as requiring ftie purchase ofproducts that do not perform adequately and/or are not reasonably available at a reasonable cost.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Townshipof Berkeley Heights, in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey that the followingguidelines are established as general recommendations when purchasing:

1. Aim to use products that have the least negative impact on the environment as

possible, both when they are manufactured and when they are used. The entire

process from production to consumption to final destruction or disposal should be

taken into consideration.

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2. Aim to use products that are not harmful or toxic to consumers, users, or to the

environment.

3. Aim to use products that are biologically degradable or that can be reused.

4. . Aim to use products that do not unnecessarily consume energy and natural

resources either when they are manufactured, packaged, shipped, or when they are

used.


IPPROVED this 20th day of December, 2011

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WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights owns and operates a sanitary sewer\stem throughout the Township; and

WHEREAS, on May 31,2000, the Township and the Warren Township Sewer AuthorityWTSA") entered mto a Sewer User Agreement ("Agreement"), which allowed the WTSA to)nnect to the Township's wastewater system for the treatment of the wastewater generated by

êcified properties in Warren Township listed on Schedules A and B of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, on or about September 26, 2006, the Township executed an amendment<'irst Amendment") to the Agreement to approve new Schedules A and B authorizing

Iditional properties to connect to the Township wastewater system, increasing the maximum

uly amount ofwastewater to be conveyed to the Township; and

WHEREAS, thereafter on or about February 17, 2009, the Township and the WTSAitered into a second amendment ("Second Amendment") to the Agreement to replace the

dsting schedules with 2008 Schedule A and 2008 Schedule B; increase the maximum dailyow to 56,250 gallons; and extend the connection deadline to December 31,2009; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a meeting between representatives of the Township and the/TSA on June 14, 2010, the WTSA proposes a letter agreement modifymg the meteringquirements under the Agreement in connection with the recent connections from the properties

lentified on revised Schedule B, which letter agreement was approved by Resolution of the ,ownship and signed on behalf of the Township in November 2010; and

WHEREAS, additionally, the Township and the WT8A entered mto a separate sewer use^reement, dated September 14,1994 ("Rogers Road Agreement") to allow for the acceptance ofMmal domestic .household sewage from up to four (4) single-family dwellings into theownship's sanitary sewer system from properties located in Warren Township; and

WHEREAS, subsequently, the WTSA received an application from the BAG Center ofxcellence, LLC, for the provision of sewer service for a proposed 48,990 square foot Berkeley

.quatic Center ("BAG") project on the property identified as Block 208, Lots 2,7, 9, 10,11, 12id 19 in the Township of Warren; and

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WHEREAS, the WTSA approved the application for the BAG project, subject to a new|amendment to the Agreement being entered between the WTSA and the Township to permit the[additional lots, connections and flow for the BAC project into the Township's sanitary sewer(system; and

WHEREAS, by letter dated September 28, 2011, the WTSA proposed a third[amendment to the Agreement to include the additional lots and connections for the BAC project[into the Agreement; increase the permitted flow to accommodate fhe BAC project; permit a[different connection point for the Schedule B properties; provide language that differentiates|betweeri residential and non-residential connections for purposes of calculating connection and

|sewer use fees, along with determining the Interim Average Daily Flow Limit; and to incorporate[the Rogers Road Agreement into one consolidated agreement, which would modify the fee

|calculation for the properties under the Rogers Road Agreement; and

WHEREAS, on December 6, 2011, the Township held a public hearing before the[Mayor and Township Council to discuss the Township's potential acceptance of WTSA's

[proposed third amendment to the Agreement, specifically to hear the public's support and

[concerns relating to the BAG project; and

WHEREAS, the Township recognizes that it may negotiate the terms and conditions of

[WTSA's proposed third amendment to the Agreement, which may or may not include all of the[terms of the proposed amendment, including, without limitation, the amendments for the BAG

[project, the consolidation of the Rogers Road Agreement, or other proposed amendments; and

WHEREAS, upon review of proposed third amendment, and taking into account the

Ipublic hearing, the Township Council find it to be in the best interests of the Township to[proceed with negotiation and finalization of the WTSA's proposed third amendment to the[Agreement to specifically include the BAC project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township||of Berkeley Heights, County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Township tollproceed with negotiation and finalization of the WTSA's proposed third amendment to the||Agreement to specifically include the BAG project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall not be construed as||acceptdnce of WTSA's proposed third amendment to the Agreement in its current form, but

||rather the final terms and conditions of the third amendment to the Agreement shall be subject tolal review and approval by Resolution of the Township Council prior to entering and execution

I |of same.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, Township Attorney, and other|appropriate Township officials to take all required actions to negotiate and finalize the third[amendment to the Agreement in the best interests of the Township.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall forward a copy of thisresolution to the Secretary of the Warren Township Sewer Authority.


approved this 20th day of December, 2011

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Township advertised for bids for the rental of the house at 23

orseshoe Road, owned by the Township; and

WHEREAS, the responsible bidder was Laura Bottorffwith a bid of $1,200.00 per

onfh for the first year and for every year thereafter, the Rent shall be increased by two (2%) per

;ar.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, Township of

erkeley Heights, County of Union, that the appropriate municipal officials are authorized to

êcute the Township's Residential lease agreement with Laura Bottorfffor 23 Horseshoe Road

ir the amounts set forth above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be forwarded to L.

ottorff. Township Treasurer, and Twp. Administrator & Township Clerk.

PPROVED this 20th day of December, 2011

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WHEREAS, the Township advertised for bids for the rental of the house at 31 Snyder

venue, owned by the Township; and

WHEREAS, the responsible bidder was Jim Hopkins with a bid of $ 1,200.00 per month

>r the first year and for every year thereafter, the Rent shall be increased by two (2%) per year.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council, Township of

erkeley Heights, County of Union, that fhe appropriate municipal officials are authorized to

cecute the Township's Residential lease agreement with Jim Hopkins for 31 Snyder Avenue for

ie amounts set forth above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution is to be forwarded to Jim

opkins, Township Treasurer, and Twp. Administrator & Township Clerk.

PPROVED this 20th day of December, 2011

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Suburban Optik, 369 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights,has requested permission to hang a 3 1/2' x 7' temporary banner as described in

its e-mail received by the Clerk on November 30,2011; and


NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toSuburban Optik to hang its temporary banner advertising "50% off all frames"beginning December 21,2011 for a period of 60 days.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to Suburban Optik,Admmistration, and the Zoning Officer.

APPROVED this l9th day of December, 2011.

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also known as 29 Tanglewood Lane which requires a refund in the amount of

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to Cynthia & Michael A. Anderson, 29 Tanglewood Lane, Berkeley Heights, NJ

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transmitted to Cynthia & Michael A. Anderson, Treasurer and Tax Collector.


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also known as 504 Park Avenue which requires a refund in the amount of

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to Yimin Tang & Bel Jiang, 504 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.


transmitted to Yimin Tang & Bei Jiang, Treasurer and Tax Collector.

tthAPPROVED this 20m day of December, 2011.

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Jan Michael Scribner, 31 Snyder Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ


forwarded to Jon Michael Scribner, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Township

Administrator.

^thAPPROVED this 201" day of December, 2011.

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Pete Gorzelnik, 80 Deep Dale Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ


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»thAPPROVED this 20In day of December, 2011.

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projects now completed ; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances

may be returned to each respective Capital Improvement Fund or credited to Surplus, and unused debt


NOW THEREFORE, BE FT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Township of Berkeley

Heights of New Jersey, that the following unexpended and dedicated balances of General Capital

Appropriations be cancelled:

AmountOrd No.

Cancelled

Unfunded

33-94

42-96

47-96

13-97

23-97

21-98

40-98

13-99

14-99

18-99

21-99

42-99

44-99

01-07

04-12

06-20

Authorization Project

Date - Description

09/27/94

10/29/96

12/03/97

05/20/97

08/05/97

05/19/98

11/10/98

06/22/99

06/22/99

06/22/99

06/22/99

09/07/99

09/07/99

05/08/01

04/28/04

11/08/06

Drainage on South Locust

Sidewalk repairs

Roofrepairs-31 Horseshoe

Various Road Improvements

Various Capital Improvements

Drainage-Locust & Russo Sts

Improvements-Recreation

New Phone System

Acquisition ofPD Equipment

Purchase ofWindows-Engr

Public Works Equipment

Bldgs at Wemetts Fann

Installation of Street Ramp

Improvements-WPCP

Lnprovements-WPCP

FD Equipment

Funded

$513.60

6,749.36

1,722.50

23,478.65

2,402.93

1,800.00

108.05

270.27

1,407.87

267.00

144.65

10,975.00

625.00

90,163.52

10,062.53

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95.60

250.00

11,875.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies are to be forwarded to the Administrator, Treasurer,

Township Auditors, and Bond Counsel.

Approved this 20 day of December, 2011

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WHEREAS, The Highlander Booster Club has requested permission tohang a temporary banner across Springfield Avenue and Plainfield Avenue as

described in its letter received by the Clerk on December 19,2011; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that permission is given toThe Highlander Booster Club to hang a temporary banner advertising their "SuperSaturday" across Springfield Avenue and Plainfield Avenue for the period ofJanuary 2-16,2012 provided that the appropriate certificate of insurance isprovided to the Township prior to the placement of such banner.

Copies of this resolution are to be forwarded to the Super Saturday

Chairpersons, Administration, and the Director of Public Works.


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