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Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020A Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of Middletown Township was held in the MainMeeting Room at Town Hall, One Kings Highway, Middletown. New Jersey at 7:00 p.m. onSeptember 21, 2020.Township Clerk Brunt called the meeting to order and read the following notice:The Notice Requirements provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied.Notice of this meeting was properly given by transmission to The Star Ledger, The Independentand Two River Times and by posting at the Middletown Township Municipal Building and filingwith the Township Clerk all on January 9, 2020.Roll Call Vote: Ayes:Absent:Hibell, Fiore, Settembrino, Snell, Mayor PerryNoneAlso present were Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante, Township Attorney BrianNelson and Township Clerk Heidi Brunt.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCETownship Clerk led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.Township Clerk Brunt requested a moment of silence to honor the troops serving worldwidedefending our freedom and way of life.CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATOIN/PROCLAMATIONProclamation Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of New Jersey Blind Citizens AssocationStacey Stefanski addressed the audience and commented on the New Jersey Blind Citizen’sAssociations 110th Anniversary and their sacrifices during Covid 19. A campaign was started inthe beginning of the year to raise 110,000WHEREAS: The New Jersey Blind Men’s Club was established in 1910 by a group offorward- thinking men from Hoboken to help provide support for the blindto lead happy and productive lives and promote acceptance by the public forthe blind and visually impaired; andWHEREAS: In 1930, Camp Happiness, a free summer camp vacation program for blindadults, opened as a waterfront facility on the Sandy Hook Bay in MonmouthCounty. The camp allowed blind New Jerseyans to venture out on their own in asafe environment and learn the basics of mobility and independent living; and1
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020WHEREAS: By 1987, the demand for everyday programs skyrocketed, leading to thetransformation of Camp Happiness to include a day program. Today, theWobser Day Camp, named in honor of the day program’s founder, HelenWobser, is the organization’s primary focus. They offer creative activities suchas art, crocheting, wellness programs and peer support groups, to promotecamaraderie and enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals; andWHEREAS: Now known as the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), theorganization, located in Leonardo, continues to serve the blind of New Jerseythanks to community support and donations; andWHEREAS: This year NJBCA is celebrating 110 years of service to the blind, visuallyimpaired and those with deteriorating vision and they look forward tocontinuing to fosteran atmosphere of confidence, empowerment and community. Now,THEREFORE: Be it proclaimed that I, Mayor Tony Perry and the Middletown TownshipCommittee, join in the celebration of the 110th Anniversary of NJBCA andencourage the community to support this organization through its anniversarycampaign, especially during the month of October which is Blindness AwarenessMonth. We are honored to have such an inspiring and impactful organizationbased in Middletown.Proclamation Recognizing November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday in the Townshipof MiddletownWHEREAS: Middletown, NJ celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions theymake to our economy and community. During National Small Business Saturday,we celebrate the resolve and ingenuity of American businesses, entrepreneurs,and workers; andWHEREAS: This year, as we collectively recover from an unprecedented pandemic,Middletown is more dedicated than ever to support our small businesses; andWHEREAS: Our Nation’s more than 30 million small businesses, which employ nearly half theprivate-sector workforce and create two-thirds of all net new jobs, are the key topropelling our economy; andWHEREAS: 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businessescontribute positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generatingtax revenue; andWHEREAS: Advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations across the country,have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and2
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020WHEREAS: Middletown Township is committed to investing in small business owners, andtherefore advancing solutions that make it easier for them to exceed their goals.Now,THEREFORE: I, Mayor Tony Perry and the Middletown Township Committee, do herebyproclaim November 28, 2020 as SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY inMiddletown and urge the residents of our community, and communities acrossthe country, to support small businesses and merchants on Small BusinessSaturday and throughout the year.Proclamation Recognizing November 11, 2020 as Veterans Day in the Township ofMiddletownWHEREAS: Veterans Day, once called Armistice Day, originated as a nationalcommemoration of the anniversary of the ending of World War I. Congresschanged the name to Veterans Day in 1954 to expand the significance of thecommemoration so that a grateful nation might pay homage to the veterans of allwars who have contributed so much to the preservation of the nation; andWHEREAS: Middletown Township and Middletown VFW Post 2179 will honor the sacrificeand valor of our brave servicemen and women with a Veterans Day Parade onSunday, November 8th; andWHEREAS: We, as citizens of a grateful nation, are thankful for the opportunity to recognizeour distinguished veterans whose service has allowed our nation to prosper andlet us live in freedom. We pay special tribute to the valiant guardians of ourfreedom who remain listed as Missing in Action, and we offer support to theloving families who hope for their safe return; andWHEREAS: This year we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Veterans Day Parade. Thetheme of the parade is “Honoring the Men and Women Who Are Deployed,” andon behalf of all Middletown residents, we will use this milestone to rededicateourselves to honoring all the veterans who have served our great nation. Now,THERFORE: I, Mayor Tony Perry and the Middletown Township Committee, do herebyproclaim November 11, 2020 as Veterans Day in Middletown Township inrecognition of the courageous efforts of our veterans. We invite the residents ofMiddletown Township to join us at the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday,November 8th to honor our American heroes past and present. Masks and socialdistancing will be required. Visit www.middletownnj.org for more information.APPROVAL OF MINUTESTownship Clerk Brunt requested a motion to approve the minutes.3
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020It was moved by Mayor Perry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Fiore and carried to adopt the minutesof the following meetings:June 15, 2020 Executive Session, July 20, 2020 Executive Session, August 17, 2020 ExecutiveSession, September 21, 2020 Executive Session and Regular Session, October 5, 2020 WorkshopMeeting.Roll Call Vote:Ayes: Hibell, Fiore Settembrino, Snell, Mayor PerryNays: NoneAbstention: NoneAbsent: NoneTownship Clerk Brunt stated Motion carries to approve minutes.INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCESTownship Clerk Heidi Brunt read the following ordinance by title:Ordinance 2020-3300 - An Ordinance of the Township Committee of the Township ofMiddletown, County of Monmouth Amending Chapter 540, Planning and DevelopmentRegulations Sections 203 And 606It was moved by Deputy Mayor Fiore and seconded by Deputy Mayor Fiore to pass this ordinanceon first reading.Roll Call Vote:Ayes: Hibell, Fiore Settembrino, Snell, Mayor PerryNays: NoneAbstention: NoneAbsent: NoneTownship Clerk Heidi Brunt stated motion carried to pass this ordinance on first reading with apublic hearing to be held on November 16, 2020.New Jersey Best Practices Submission by Middletown TownshipChief Financial Officer Colleen Lapp discussed the New Jersey Best Practices.CONSENT AGENDATownship Clerk Heidi Brunt requested a motion to adopt a consent agenda including Resolutions20-211 through 20-217, Bingo and Raffle Applications.It was moved by Mayor Perry, seconded by Deputy Mayor Fiore and carried to adopt the consentagenda:4
Regular MeetingRoll Call Vote:Township of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020Ayes: Hibell, Fiore Settembrino, Snell, Mayor PerryNays: NoneAbstention: NoneAbsent: NoneTownship Clerk Heidi Brunt stated the motion carried to adopt the consent agenda.Resolution 20- 211- Resolution Reducing the Performance Guarantee for Four Ponds CenterAssociates (Block 1063, Lot 10) – Phase 3WHEREAS, the developer of the Site known as Four Ponds had posted with the Townshipa Performance Guarantee in the form of a Surety Bond issued by Lexon Insurance Company,Performance Bond No 1145697 in the amount of 960,018.75 and 10% cash Bond in the amountof 106,668.75; andWHEREAS, the Performance Guarantee was previously reduced in August 2019; andWHEREAS, the developer has requested a reduction of said previously reducedPerformance Guarantee; andWHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer, as set forth in his letter of September 22, 2020,indicates he has inspected the premises and has recommended that the performance guarantee inthe form of surety bond in the amount of 438,393.87 and 10% Cash bond in the amount of 48,710.43 be reduced as follows:Reduced Performance GuaranteeReduced Bond Amount 320,006.25 288,005.62Cash to Remain on Deposit 32,000.63WHEREAS, the Township Committee agrees with said recommendation.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Middletown Township Committeethat the Performance Guarantee be reduced.A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Office of the Township Clerkto the following:a. T&M Associatesb. Planningc. Heidi Brunt, Township ClerkTownship of MiddletownOne Kings HighwayMiddletown, NJ 07748-2085d. Kathy C. Herity, 110 Fieldcrest Ave., Edison, NJ 08837, 5th Floor5
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020Resolution 20-212 - Resolution Reducing the Performance Guarantee for Four Ponds CenterAssociates (Block 1063, Lot 10) – Phase 4WHEREAS, the developer of the Site known as Four Ponds had posted with the Townshipa Performance Guarantee in the form of a Surety Bond issued by Lexon Insurance Company,Performance Bond No 1155839 in the amount of 18,238.50 and 10% cash Bond in the amountof 2,026.50; andWHEREAS, the developer has requested a reduction of said Performance Guarantee; andWHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer, as set forth in his letter of September 22, 2020,indicates he has inspected the premises and has recommended that the performance guarantee inthe form of surety bond in the amount of 18,238.50 and 10% Cash bond in the amount of 2,026.50 be reduced as follows:Reduced Performance GuaranteeReduced Bond Amount 12,714.00 11,442.60Cash to Remain on Deposit 1,271.40WHEREAS, the Township Committee agrees with said recommendation.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Middletown Township Committeethat the Performance Guarantee be reduced.A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Office of the Township Clerkto the following:a. T&M Associatesb. Planningc. Heidi Brunt, Township ClerkTownship of MiddletownOne Kings HighwayMiddletown, NJ 07748-2085d. Kathy C. Herity, 110 Fieldcrest Ave., Edison, NJ 08837, 5th FloorResolution 20-213 - Resolution Authorizing a Chapter 159 Additional Item of Funding in the2020 Budget – “FY 2019 Emergency Management Assistance Program” GrantWHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of LocalGovernment Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget ofany county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amountthereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and6
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation foran equal amount, andWHEREAS, the Township of Middletown has received a 10,000 grant from the State ofNew Jersey for the Emergency Management Assistance Program grant and wishes to amend its2020 budget to include this amount as revenue, andNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of MiddletownTownship, New Jersey hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Servicesto approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2020 budget in the sum of 10,000 which isnow available as revenue from:State of New JerseyEmergency Management Assistance ProgramBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a sum of 10,000.00 be and the same is herebyappropriated under the caption of:General AppropriationsOperations Excluded from CAPSState of New Jersey Emergency Management Assistance ProgramBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the CFO forward a copy of this resolution to theDirector of Local Government Services.Resolution 20-214 - Authorizing the Acquisition of One (1) New Holland 4WD Tractor andAlamo Machete 48” HD Flail Axe for the Middletown Public Works Department Throughthe Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing SystemWHEREAS, the Township of Middletown is a party to a cooperative purchasingagreement with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System,a cooperative purchasing program organized pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-10, andWHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law authorizes a municipality to acquire goodsand services through a duly formed cooperative purchasing system without advertising for bids,andWHEREAS, the Township is in need of acquiring One (1) New Holland 4WD Tractor andAlamo Machete 48” HD Flail Axe for the Township of Middletown Public Works Department,and7
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative PricingSystem has awarded a contract to Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, 35 Route 70 West, Marlton, N.J.08053-3099 for the acquisition of One (10) New Holland 4WD Tractor and Alamo Machete 48”HD Flail Axe (Contract# ESCNJ 18/19-25 Grounds Equipment and ESCNJ 18/19-22 SnowEquipment) in the amount of 140,308.50, andWHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middletown has certified thatadequate funds for such contract are available, and are designated to line item appropriations ofthe official budget no. see below-. A copy of the said certification is attached hereto and made parthereof and the funds to be expended herein are assigned to line item no. see below. A copy of thewithin resolution and certification shall be certified by the Township Clerk. The TownshipAttorney is satisfied that the availability of funds has been provided and a copy of the withinresolution shall be made a part of the file concerning said resolution and appointment.C-04-55-919-276-002 - 130,000.00C-04-55-914-111-004 - 10,308.50BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middletown,County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the Township of Middletown enter into anagreement with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, 35 Route 70 West, Marlton, N.J. 08053-3099 for theacquisition of One (1) New Holland 4WD Tractor and Alamo Machete 48” HD Flail Axe in theamount of 140,308.50.1.A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Officeof the Township Clerk to each of the followingA)B)C)D)Purchasing AgentComptrollerDirector of Public WorksVendorResolution 20-215 - Chapter 159 “FY 2021 Municipal Alliance DEDR Grant for 2020/2021”WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of LocalGovernment Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget ofany county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amountthereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, andWHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation foran equal amount, andWHEREAS, the Township of Middletown has received a 15,500.00 grant from the8
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020Monmouth County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services for the Substance AbusePrevention Education Programs and wishes to amend its 2020 budget to include this amount asrevenue, andWHEREAS, a condition of receiving the grant is that the Township of Middletown mustprovide a match of 3,875.00, andWHEREAS, sufficient funding for this match is available in the 2020 budget line item,Match for Indeterminate Grants.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of MiddletownTownship, New Jersey hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Servicesto approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2020 budget in the sum of 15,500.00 whichis now available as revenue under Special Item of Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consentof the Director of Local Government Services – Public and Private Revenues Offset withAppropriations:Monmouth County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services“Substance Abuse Prevention Education Programs”BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a sum of 15,500.00 be and the same is herebyappropriated under the caption of General Appropriations Operations Excluded from “CAPS”:Monmouth County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services“Substance Abuse Prevention Education Programs”BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer forward a copy of thisresolution to the Director of Local Government Services.Resolution 20-216 – Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills for October 5, 2020The Township Committee hereby approves a resolution for the payment of bills for October 5,2020 in the amount of 5,3880,636.43Resolution 20-217 – Resolution Authorizing Entry of Easement with JCP&L for KingsHighway Access for Installation of New Utilities for The New Municipal ComplexWHEREAS, the Township of Middletown (the “Township”), through a privateredeveloper, is in the process of constructing a new municipal complex (the “Project”); and9
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020WHEREAS, the Project requires the relocation and installation of new electrical and otherutilities under Kings Highway to access the Project site; andWHEREAS, to commence the installation, Jersey Central Power & Light (“JCP&L”)requires an Easement from the Township.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Townshipof Middletown in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that it hereby authorizes anddirects the Mayor to execute the Easement attached hereto and made part hereof pursuant to theterms and conditions contained therein.BINGO AND RAFFLE APPLICATIONSVFW #2179 Middletown TownshipSt. Mary’s R.C. ChurchVFW #2179 Middletown TownshipVFW #2179 Middletown TownshipVFW #2179 Middletown TownshipSt. Catherine’s ChurchPTO Harmony SchoolPTO Harmony SchoolPTO Harmony SchoolSt. Leo the Great PTASt. Leo the Great A20-48A20-11520-116TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE COMMENTS:Committeeman Settembrino, stated that he attended the 54th Killed in Action street sign dedication byTom Garretson and the Middletown Township Veterans Affairs Committee. The continue to makeMiddletown a leader in remembering the fallen.Committeewoman Snell, thanked Tom Garretson for the Killed in Action street sign dedication. Sheannounced that the 9/11 20th Anniversary paypal fundraiser has been opened by donations can be sentto middletownwtc@gmail.comCommitteeman Hibell, also commended Tom Garretson on the Killed in Action sign dedication. Heannounced that Election Day is coming soon and to vote Yes for the Open Space question.Deputy Mayor Fiore – thanked Tom Garretson on his Killed in Action dedication with the MiddletownTownship Veterans Affair Committee. He announced the work at Nutswasmp school was completedand he is excited about the schools use of the facility. He reminded everyone Election Day isNovember 3rd. He wished the candidates the best of luck.Mayor Perry, commended the incredible event by the Middletown Township Veterans AffairCommittee. He also congratulated Stacey Stefanski and the 110th Anniversary of the New Jersey BlindCitizens Association, please participate in the fundraiser. He announced the Township’s work with10
Regular MeetingTownship of MiddletownMinute BookOctober 19, 2020the help of Jill Cammarosano of Community Development to get funding from the Federal GovernmentCARES Act. The Township received 400,000 to provide businesses up to 15,000 in relief. Hethanked the Township in making this program possible and almost 60 businesses have already signedup. He also thanked Depty Mayor Fiore for spearheading the Normandy Park spots field project.PUBLIC COMMENTS:None.ADJOURNMENTIt was moved by Deputy Mayor Fiore, seconded by Committeewoman Snell and carried to adjourn at7:30 p.m.Roll Call Vote:Ayes: Hibell, Fiore, Settembrino, Snell, Mayor PerryNays: NoneAbstention: NoneAbsent: NoneClerk Brunt stated motion carried to adjourn.Respectfully submitted,Heidi BruntTownship ClerkApproved:Anthony S. Perry, Mayor11
Regular Meeting Township of Middletown Minute Book October 19, 2020 1 A Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of Middletown Township was held in the Main . WHEREAS: In 1930, Camp Happiness, a free summer camp vacation program for blind adults, opened as a waterfront facility on the Sandy Hook Bay in Monmouth County. The camp allowed blind .
