Politics & Government

SP Council Will Honor Long Serving Fire Department Members and More from Tonight's Agenda

A look at the Oct. 16, Scotch Plains Council meeting agenda.


The Township of Scotch Plains will hold its Council Business Meeting on Oct. 16 in the Council Chambers at 7p.m. The meeting time has been changed from its usual 7:30 slot.

Here is a look at tonight's agenda: Provided by scotchplainsnj.com

  1. Call to Order, Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act Statement, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation by Councilmember Vastine, and Roll Call.

  2. Public Discussion

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PRESENTATIONS OF RECOGNITION

3. Proclamation Honoring Long Standing Fire Department members.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FINAL ADOPTIONS

4. Special Use Permit Public Hearing:
A. Bigg Playdate, 1730 East Second Street.

WV/ES 5. MM/KG 6. KG/ES 7.

Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012- 16 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2012-10 to include Schedules 4 and 5 into the Salaries and Wages for the Police Department.

Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012- 17 – An Ordinance Establishing the Salaries and Wages for the Scotch Plains Public Works/Recreation Association.

Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2012-18 - Ordinance Authorizing the Township of Scotch Plains to sell an undersized remnant lot , commonly known as 765 Jerusalem Road , no longer needed for public use to the highest bidder among contiguous property owners.

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES

8. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of July 24, 2012 and August 14, 2012.

COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Receipt of minutes of the following meetings:
    -Planning Board – July 9, 2012 & September 24, 2012

    -Zoning Board of Adjustment – July 12, 2012 & September 6, 2012.

  2. Letter from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA and the Scotch Plains Parent Teacher Conference regarding their 1 mile fun walk/run and 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2013 – receive and approve. (Police Department Traffic Bureau approval of route has been received)

  3. Notice from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as to the public hearing for the Scotch Plains Baptist Church, Parsonage and Cemetery nomination to the New Jersey National Register of Historic Places – receive.

MANAGER’S REPORT
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

NEW BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Resolution No. 2012-163 - Resolution approving the Special Use Permit for Bigg Playdate.

  2. Resolution No. 2012-164 – Resolution authorizing a Award of Contract for
    the purchase of two (2) 2013 International 7500 SFA 6x4 Tandem Dump Trucks.

  3. Resolution No. 2012-165 – Resolution authorizing a Contract of Award for the purchase of a 13’ Disc Chipper and Trailer.

  4. Resolution No. 2012-166 - Resolution authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Westfield for 2012 Leaf Collection.

  • Resolution No. 2012-167 – Resolution opposing House of Representative’s bill HR 2309 – Postal Reform Act.

  • Resolution No. 2012-168 – Resolution approving membership with the Somerset County Cooperative.

  • OTHER NEW BUSINESS

    1. Bill Resolution

    2. Resolution No. 2012-169 – Resolution authorizing 2012-2013 Liquor License Renewal for Ginaser Corporation #2016-33-001-003

  • Resolution No. 2012-170 - Resolution authorizing the extension of the contract price for “Hetfield Avenue, Milling & Top Course Paving – Contract E2012-2” as outlined in the contract documents.

  • Resolution No. 2012—171 – Resolution authorizing the transfer of ownership of a surplus Township vehicle to the Borough of Fanwood.

  • Resolution No. 2012-172 – Resolution authorizing State Contract Award for the Purchase of a Back-up Repeater and Associated Equipment for the Township Fire Department.

  • Resolution No. 2012-173 – Resolution authorizing State Contract Award for the Installation of a Back-up Repeater and Associated Equipment for the Township Fire Department.

  • Resolution No. 2012-174 – Resolution assessing lien upon certain properties for correction of Health Department violations.

  • Resolution No. 2012-175 – Resolution authorizing an Award of Contract for the 2012 Police Vehicle Maintenance.

  • ADDRESS FROM THE FLOOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT

    The Township of Scotch Plains does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services where necessary must notify the ADA Coordinator of the Township of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting or scheduled activity.


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