Tonight: Scotch Plains Council Will Vote on 2013 Municipal Budget

On Tuesday, May 21, Scotch Plains Council will hold its public hearing and then vote on the 2013 municipal budget.

Mayor Kevin Glover has previously stated that he is proud to present the lowest tax increase (1.26 percent) in the past seven years. However, many residents have voiced concerns that this year's budget cuts necessary funding for the Scotch Plains Library.

At council's last meeting, changes to the library budget were still being discussed. Tonight's meeting will make clear what changes, if any, are going to be made.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. See the full agenda for tonight's meeting below.

PRESENTATIONS OF RECOGNITION
3. Resolution Posthumously Honoring Maria Sartor.
4. Proclamation – Rescue Squad Month.
5. Proclamation - Building Safety Month.
6 Acknowledge Resolutions Issued for Special Events:
• Honoring Rabbi Nudell’s 30th Anniversary with Congregation Beth Israel.
• Girl Scout Gold Awards.
2012 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
7. Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2013-3 – An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank.
8. Public Hearing and Final Adoption of the 2013 Municipal Budget.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
9. Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 5, 2013 and March 19, 2013.
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
MANAGER’S REPORT
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Resolution No. 2013-98 – Resolution rejecting bids and authorizing rebid of the AM Emergency Advisory Radio Station.
11. Resolution No. 2013-99- Resolution rejecting bids and authorizing rebid of the 2013 Police Vehicle Maintenance Services.
12. Resolution No. 2013-100- Resolution authorizing the Award of Contract for the AM Emergency Advisory Radio Station to Information System Specialists in an amount not to exceed $46, 998.40.
13. Resolution No. 2013-101 - Resolution authorizing the Award of Contract for the Tub Grinding of Vegetative Waste to Natures’ Choice in an amount not to exceed $30,720.00.
14. Resolution No. 2013-102 - Resolution authorizing the Award of Contract for the Loading, Hauling and Disposal of Vegetative Waste to RJ Doerr & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $35,920.00.
15. Resolution No. 2013-103– Resolution authorizing sewer billing adjustment to any property billed incorrectly.
16. Resolution No. 2013-104 – Resolution appointing the Scotch Plains Township Alternate Member to the Courage to Reconnect Scotch Plains/Fanwood Municipal Consolidation Study Commission.
17. Resolution No. 2013-105 - Resolution authorizing the Township to award a contract to a firm named Deer Carcass Removal Service LLC for the disposal of street sweepings and materials removed from storm drains from the Morris County Cooperating Pricing Council in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00
18. Resolution No. 2013-106 - Resolution authorizing payment to Union County for the Leaf Disposal Program for January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013 in an amount no to exceed $35,920.00.
19. Resolution No. 2013-107 - Resolution authorizing the execution of an access and maintenance easement between the Township and Ziga Homes, Inc., for the construction of a paved driveway within the limits of an unimproved section of Wright Street.
20. Resolution No. 2013-108 – Resolution authorizing the Place to Place Transfer – Expansion of Premise for The Stage House Restaurant.
21. Resolution No. 2013-109 - Resolution authorizing the Award of Contract for the 2013 Police Vehicle Maintenance Services to in an amount not to exceed $ . (bid opening May 21,2013)
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution No. 2013-110 – Resolution waiving the bonding requirements and application fees for any vendor seeking to sell goods during the Township’s 2013 Memorial Day Parade.
23. Resolution No. 2013-111 - Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Inter- Local Services Agreement with City of Rahway For Health Services to provide for a renewal option for 2013 in an amount not to exceed $66,655.00.
24. Bill Resolution in an amount of $5,171,810.91.
25. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2013-4 An Ordinance Amending Chapter XIX, Section 19-3.4, “Application Fees and Escrow for Subdivisions, Site Plans and Zoning Matters,” of the Code of the Township of Scotch Plains to amend certain application fees.
26. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2013-5 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter VIII, Section 8-1.3, “General Provisions,” of the Code of the Township of Scotch Plains to impose a fee for closing certain older construction permits.
27. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2013-6 - An Ordinance Banning Smoking in and on the Grounds of Public Buildings as well as Parks and Recreation areas.
28. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2013-7 – Bond Ordinance to Authorize the Making of Various Public Improvements and the Acquisition of New Addi- tional or Replacement Equipment and Machinery, New Communication and Signal Systems Equipment, New Information Technology Equipment and New Automotive Vehicles, Including Original Apparatus and Equipment, in, by and for the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, to Appropriate the Sum of $2,225,000 to Pay the Cost thereof, to Make a Down Payment, to Authorize the Issuance of Bonds to Finance Such Appropriation and to Provide for the Issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance of Such Bonds.