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AGENDAMUNICIPAL COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGWednesday, December 12, 20187:00 p.m.1.Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.2.Roll Call.3.Adequate Notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975,has been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The StarLedger and the Sentinel on December 9, 2017 and posted in the Main Lobby of theMunicipal Complex on the same date.4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES:a. Combined Meeting of November 28, 20185.COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REMARKS6.APPROVAL OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER APPLICATIONRaritan Engine Co. No. 1Richard KunOak Tree Fire CompanyChristopher M. Lyons Jr.7.8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PUBLIC HEARING, ANDFINAL ADOPTION:O.2033-2018AN ORDINANCE VACATING HARLEY ROAD IN THETOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, ET SEQ.O.2034-2018AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCEOF THE DEDICATION OF VILLA DRIVE IN THETOWNSHIP PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, ETSEQ.O.2035-2018AN ORDI NANCE AMENDING THE TOWNSHIPCODE AS TO THE IMPOSITION OF TRUNKCONNECTION FEESNEW BUSINESS:PROPOSED ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING SET DOWN FOR THURSDAY,DECEMBER 27, 2018.O.2036-2018AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OFTOWNSHIP OWNED PROPERTY, BLOCK 376,
LOT 2.B2 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP(IN THE AREA OF MEADOW ROAD)9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE RESOLUTIONS:10.PROPOSED RESOLUTIONSCopies of these Resolutions are available for review only and are posted in the CouncilChambers. Anyone desiring a copy may contact the Township Clerk after the meeting.Consent AgendaR.682-122018 Report of Disbursements through December 6, 2018.R.683-122018 Resolution authorizing refund in the amount of 71,837.23 forredemption of tax sale certificates.R.684-122018 Resolutions authorizing overpayment refund caused by SuccessfulTax Court Appeal with Freeze Act provision for Blk. 564.NN,Lot 20, 37 Meridian Holding, Meridian Holding LLC.R.685-122018 Resolution authorizing overpayment refund caused by SuccessfulTax Court Appeals with Freeze Act provision for Blk. 557.BB,Lot7.E,6 Longview Rd., Giampolo, William & Ann.R.686-122018 Resolution authorizing refund for Tax Overpayments totaling 7,377.07 Resolution canceling tax sale certificates.R.687-122018 Resolution canceling tax sale certificates.R.688-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to William Bohn for Overpayment ofretiree medical contributions in the amount of 8,523.65.R.689-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to Joseph Czech forOverpayment of retiree medical contributions in the amount of 9,661.86.R.690-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to Steven Kucinski Jr. for Overpaymentof retiree medical contributions in the amount of 8,759.41.R.691-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to Robert Comello for Overpayment ofretiree medical contributions in the amount of 8,175.42.R.692-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to Scott Law for Overpayment of retireemedical contributions in the amount of 7,432.20.R.693-122018 Resolution authorizing a refund to Duane Clause for Overpayment ofretiree medical contributions in the amount of 2,229.66.R.694-122018 Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase order(s) to W.W. Grainger, Inc.for the furnishing of Industrial, Janitorial and Hardware Supplies for theTownship in an amount not to exceed 60,000.R.695-122018 Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase order(s) to Fastenal Companyfor the furnishing of Industrial, Janitorial and Hardware Supplies for theTownship in an amount not to exceed 60,000.00.R.696-122018 Resolution authorizing the purchase maintenance and support of theAvaya Phone System through cooperative pricing system for the year2019 in an amount not to exceed 36,667.20.R.697-122018 Resolution authorizing the Township of Edison to purchase vehicles formBeyer Ford through the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System for (8)vehicles in the amount of 237,859.48.R.698-122018 Resolution authorizing the development and submission of 2019Municipal Alliance H-Mart Grant application in the amount of 10,000.00.
R.699-122018 Resolution authorizing the development and submission of 2019Municipal Alliance Investors Bank Foundation Grant application in theamount of 6,000.00.R.700-122018 Resolution amending R.642-112018 to refer the study of additional parcelsat Block 199 of the Township Tax Maps (aka 121 Main St. – all ownedby a ‘Ray Catena’ entity) to the Planning Board as a potential area inneed of redevelopment (non-condemnation).R.701-122018 Resolution directing the Planning Board to more fully study the zoning ofthose certain O-S districts, as well as the floor area ratio in the G-B, GBH as previously reviewed by the Township Planning Board’s Planner inor about August 2018.R.702-122018 Resolution authorizing the Township of Edison to purchase vehicles formBeyer Ford through the ESCNJ Cooperative Pricing System for (6)vehicles for the division of Code Enforcement in the amount of 172,360.92.R.703-122018 Resolution refunding of Cash Performance Bond to Scion Realty/ CEAHome Improvements for Application P5166 (Preston Street), Block161.T, Lot 17.07 &17.08, Acct., #CP170621SC.R.704-122018 Resolution refunding of Cash Performance Bond to Scion Realty/ CEAHome Improvements for Application P5160 Loring Avenue), Block235B, Lot 41.01 & 43.01, Acct., #7763342646.R.705-122018 Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Cab and Chassis for One (1)new and unused 2019 Western Star 4700 SF Dump Truck with plow andspreader through Educational Service Commission of New JerseyCooperative Pricing System in an amount not to exceed 110,209.00.R.706-122018 Resolution authorizing the purchase the Body, Plow and spreader for One(1) new and unused 2019 Western Star 4700 SF Dump Truck with Plowand Spreader through Educational Service Commission of New JerseyCooperative Pricing System in an amount not to exceed 91,496.20.R.707-122018 Resolution Accepting Bid And Awarding Contract To Mid- AtlanticWaste System Public Bid No. 18-08-21 For Refuse CollectionEquipment Parts/Accessories (Labrie, Heil, Mcneilus, Loadmaster,Leach & New Way) in the amount not to exceed of 100,000.00.R.708-122018 Resolution Accepting Bid And Awarding Contract To SanitationEquipment Corp. Public Bid No. 18-08-21 For Refuse CollectionEquipment Parts/Accessories (Labrie, Heil, Mcneilus, Loadmaster,Leach & New Way) in the amount not to exceed of 200,000.00.R.709-122018 Resolution Accepting Bid And Awarding Contract To DetachableContainer & Compactor Corp. Public Bid No. 18-08-21 For RefuseCollection Equipment Parts/Accessories (Labrie, Heil, Mcneilus,Loadmaster, Leach & New Way) in the amount not to exceed of 100,000.00.R.710-122018 Resolution awarding Contract/ Purchase order to AFA ProtectiveSystems for fire and burglar alarm maintenance and repair in an amountnot to exceed 38,000.00.R.711-122018 Resolution authorizing Appropriation of Funds to Volunteer FireCompanies and Volunteer Fire Chiefs for Clothing Allowances for 2018in the amount of 69,869.47.R.712-122018 Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase Order to MotorolaSolutions, Inc. for Six (6) Portable Radios, Reprogramming of one
717-122018R.718-122018R.719-122018(1) currently owned Radio, new Battery Charges for the Divisionof Fire in an amount not to exceed 45,581.40.Resolution Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2018 year End StatewideCrackdown Grant approval.Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase Order to Major Police Supply forthe proprietary upgrades to the Automated License Plate Reader in anamount not to exceed 20,010.00.Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase Order to CDW-Government forthe purchase of HP Workstations and Monitors to replace 911 DispatchConsoles in Communications in an amount not to exceed 19,674.27.Resolution authorizing a reimbursement for the ABC Program to AyeshaKhalil in the amount of 190.00.Resolution authorizing a reimbursement for Swarnali Ghosh for theAerobics Program in the amount of 40.00.Report of Disbursements through December 10, 2018 - Library ItemsResolution recognizing the “90th Birthday” of the Edison Township FreePublic Library.11.COMMUNICATIONS:a. NONE12.ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS13.ADJOURNMENT
ORDINANCE O.2033-2018EXPLANATION: An Ordinance vacating Harley Road in the Township pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:671, et seq.WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the “Township”) is a public body corporate and politic ofthe State of New Jersey; andWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq., the Municipal Council of the Township (the“Municipal Council”) may, by ordinance, vacate, release and extinguish the public’s rights in any portionof a public street, highway, lane or alley, and any portion of a property dedicated as a public street, wherethe public interest will be better served by releasing those lands or any part thereof from such dedication;andWHEREAS, Harley Road is a public right of way in the Township extending from MontviewRoad, and is more fully described in the Description of Vacation attached hereto as Exhibit A; andWHEREAS, the Township has determined that vacation of Harley Road would be in the bestinterests of the community provided, that, all rights and privileges possessed by public utilities, as definedin N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, and by any cable television company, as defined in the Cable Television Act, N.J.S.A.48:5A-1, et seq., to maintain, repair and replace their existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under thestreet to be vacated, are expressly reserved and excepted from the vacation.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township ofEdison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey, as follows:1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.2.In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq., the Municipal Councilhereby vacates Harley Road and releases such property from the dedication of the land for a public streetand extinguishes the public right arising from such dedication; provided however, that all rights andprivileges possessed by public utilities, as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, and by any cable televisioncompany, as defined in the Cable Television Act, N.J.S.A. 48:5A-1, et seq., to maintain, repair and replacetheir existing facilities in, adjacent to, over or under the street to be vacated, are expressly reserved andexcepted from the vacation.3.The introduction of this Ordinance shall be advertised pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2;provided, however, that notice as to introduction and public hearing shall be made, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:49-6, at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing and adoption hereof.4.Notice of the introduction of this Ordinance and the time and place when and where thisOrdinance will be further considered for public hearing and final passage, including a copy of thisOrdinance, shall be mailed to every person whose lands may be affected by this Ordinance, so far as samemay be ascertained, directed to the last known post-office address, in accordance with the provisions ofN.J.S.A. 40:49-6.5.Within 60 days after adoption of this Ordinance, the Township Clerk shall cause thisOrdinance, certified under the seal of the Township, to be filed in the office wherein conveyances of landsare recorded in the County of Middlesex.6.This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
ORDINANCE O.2034-2018EXPLANATION: An Ordinance authorizing acceptance of the dedication of Villa Drive in theTownship pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq.WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the “Township”) is a public body corporate and politic ofthe State of New Jersey; andWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1(a), the Township may make, amend, repeal and enforceordinances ascertaining and establishing the boundaries of all streets; andWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1(b), the Township is authorized to accept the dedicationof streets; andWHEREAS, the Township wishes to accept the dedication for roadway purposesa portion of the property currently owned by RMG Properties, LLC, located adjacent toBlock 412, Lot 5.05 on the official tax maps of the Township, commonly known as VillaDrive, as further set forth in Exhibit A herein and made a part hereof; andWHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-2, a copy of any ordinance accepting the dedication ofany street or portion thereof, with a map showing the location, bounds and dimensions thereof, shall befiled in the office where the conveyance of lands are recorded in the county in which the municipality issituated; andWHEREAS, the Township wishes to accept the right-of-way dedication subjectto review and approval of the right-of-way dedication by the Township Engineer.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township ofEdison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey, as follows:1.The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.2.Subject to the review and approval by the Township Engineer, the Township accepts thededication of Villa Drive, as further set forth in Exhibit A, including all utilities and improvements installedtherein, as part of the public road system of the Township.3.The Township Engineer is authorized to inspect the subject roadway and to determinewhether the roadway is constructed in conformance with all applicable Township regulations.4.The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver anydocument and, together with the Township’s officials and consultants, to take any and all necessary steps aswould be reasonable or necessary to effectuate said acceptance and to effectuate the purposes of thisOrdinance.5.The introduction of this Ordinance shall be advertised pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2;provided, however, that notice as to introduction and public hearing shall be made, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:49-6, at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing and adoption hereof.6.Notice of the introduction of this Ordinance and the time and place when and where thisOrdinance will be further considered for public hearing and final passage, including a copy of thisOrdinance, shall be mailed to every person whose lands may be affected by this Ordinance, so far as samemay be ascertained, directed to the last known post-office address, in accordance with the provisions ofN.J.S.A. 40:49-6.
7.Within sixty (60) days after adoption of this Ordinance, the Township Clerk shall causethis Ordinance, certified by her, under the seal of the municipality to be filed in the office whereinconveyances of lands are recorded in the County of Middlesex.8.This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
ORDINANCE O.2035-2018EXPLANATION: An Ordinance amending the Township Code Chapter 27-9 “Connection Chargesand Regulations,” to incorporate changes to the Sanitary Sewer Connection charges for residentialusers.WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the “Township”) is a public body corporate and politic ofthe State of New Jersey; andWHEREAS, the Township Code of General Ordinances (the “Code”) currentlysets forth regulations for Sanitary Sewer Connection charges (the “Municipal Council”);andWHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 27-9 of the Code, entitled “ConnectionCharges and Regulations,” to reflect revisions to these charges for residential users; andWHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the Township (“Municipal Council”) has determined toamend Chapter 27-9 of the Code to read as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are in [brackets]): [NOTE to Codifier. Existing text not appearing herein has been deleted solely for brevity. NOCHANGE] 27-9CONNECTION CHARGES AND REGULATIONS.27-9.1Connection Charges Established.A sanitary sewer system connection charge is established in order that the aforementioned purposesand objectives are implemented.27-9.2a.Regulations for Sanitary Sewer System Connection Charge; Charges.General.1. The sanitary sewer system connection charge shall consist of a trunk system connectioncharge and a collector system connection charge determined as follows:(a)The trunk system connection charge shall be based on the cost of providing trunksewer facilities, including secondary trunks, pump stations and force mains, to areas of theTownship requiring new or expanded sanitary sewer facilities as determined by the TownshipEngineer. Allocation of the total cost of providing trunk sewer facilities among individual usersconnecting to the system will be based on the ratio of the individual user's peak discharge rateto the peak design capacity of the trunk system. Peak flow rates and design capacities will bebased on the Township Division of Engineering sanitary sewer design criteria.(b)The collector system connection charge will be based on the estimated cost ofproviding collector sewers to an average residential dwelling unit as determined by theTownship Engineer. The collector system connection charge for nonresidential users will bebased on the front footage of the applicant's property, except in cases where the TownshipEngineer determines that the use of front footage is not reasonable. In such cases, the TownshipEngineer shall determine the proper connection charge; provided, however, that in no case shalla collector system connection charge be less than the minimum stipulated in paragraph c. Any
user connecting to a combined trunk-collector sewer facility as defined hereinafter shall beliable for both the trunk and collector sewer connection charges.2.Definitions. As used in this section:Collector sewer system means gravity sewers, within a specific area, used to collectsewage from service laterals of individual users and transport said sewerage to trunksewer facilities.Combined trunk-collector sewer facilities means any sewer facility that is utilized forboth trunk system purposes and collector system purposes, that is, any facility that bothcollects sewage from individual service laterals and also transports sewage from otherdefinable collector systems to treatment facilities.Trunk sewer system means gravity sewers, pumping stations and force mains used for thetransportation of sewerage from collection systems, as defined herein, to treatmentfacilities.3.basis:Trunk system and collector system connection charges will be payable on the following(a)Any property which has been assessed for sanitary sewer in the past will be exemptfrom the connection charges.(b)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system for residential dwelling unitsand commercial/industrial buildings in existence on the date the connection charges areestablished are exempted from the trunk system connection charge on the basis that theirowners have been contributing to the cost of the sewer system through taxes on an improvedproperty without having the benefit of using the sanitary sewer system.(c) [ Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system for new residential dwellingunits, commercial/industrial buildings and other nonresidential structures where a developer orbuilder constructs collector sewers shall pay only the trunk system connection charge.][ (d)] Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system for residential dwellingunits, commercial/industrial buildings or other nonresidential structures where the Townshipconstructs or has constructed collector sewers shall pay trunk system and collector systemconnection charges.[(e)] (d)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system who have applied for aconstruction permit or land subdivision before the effective date of these regulations areexempt from the connection charges.[(f)] (e)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system who are required to paythe trunk system connection charge and who construct, at their own expense, a portion of thetrunk system shall receive a reduction in their trunk system connection charge equal to thevalue of the facilities they construct, provided that the facilities are generally in accordancewith the Township's overall sanitary sewer plan in effect on the date connection application ismade. Determination of whether such facilities are in accordance with the Township's overallsanitary sewer plan and the value of such facilities shall be made by the Township Engineer. If,in the event that the value of the trunk system facilities constructed by the applicant exceeds the
total trunk system connection charge for which the applicant would be liable, no trunk systemcharge will be payable. However, in such a case, the Township will not pay the applicant thecost of constructing trunk system facilities in excess of the trunk system connection charge thatwould have been payable. Any trunk system facilities constructed under this section shall beconstructed in accordance with Township standards and requirements, and the facilities shallbecome the property of the Township upon final acceptance by the Township. The applicantshall be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the facilities until finalacceptance is granted.4.Construction of trunk sewer facilities by the Township or by private individuals under theauthority of the Township as described above in paragraph a,3(f) shall be at the sole discretion of theTownship. The Township shall not be obligated to construct or allow construction of trunk sewerfacilities when it is not deemed to be in the best interest of the Township.b.Application Procedures.1.No connection to the sanitary sewer system shall be made unless proper application hasbeen made on the prescribed application forms and the application has been approved and therequired fees paid. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to comply with the detailed applicationprocedures contained on the application form.2. The Township shall have the right to deny any application for connection to the sewersystem that is not deemed to be in the best interests of the Township.c.Sanitary Sewer System Connection Charges.1.Trunk System Connection Charges.(a)Residential dwelling units, including single-family detached units, multiple-familyunits, townhouses, condominiums and other permanent residential dwelling units: eighthundred forty ( 840.00) dollars per individual unit.(b)All commercial, light or restricted industrial properties: three thousand sevenhundred twenty ( 3,720.00) dollars per gross acre.(c)All other nonresidential buildings, structures or facilities: estimated peak dischargerate, in gallons per minute (GPM), as determined by the Township Engineer, times onethousand three hundred eighty ( 1,380.00) dollars per GPM.(d)Minimum trunk system connection charge: eight hundred forty ( 840.00) dollars.(e)The provisions of this section notwithstanding, the Municipal Council may reduceby fifty (50%) percent the fee to be imposed by this section for the connection to the sewersystem of any commercial or industrial building or structure which is located within adesignated "area in need of rehabilitation and development" in accordance with this Code andwhich is subject to a tax abatement agreement with the Township and N.J.S.A. 40A:21-1 et seq."The Five Year Exemption and Abatement Law."2.Collection System Connection Charges.
(a)Residential dwelling units, including single-family detached units, multiple-familyunits, townhouses, condominiums and other permanent residential dwelling units: two thousandone hundred ( 2,100.00) dollars per individual unit.(b)All nonresidential buildings, structures or facilities: twenty-one ( 21.00) dollars perfront footage of the applicant's property, except as provided for in paragraph a,1.(c)Minimum collection system connection charge: two thousand one hundred( 2,100.00) dollars.d. Applicability. These regulations only pertain to sanitary sewer system connection charges. Anyapplicant for connection to the Township sanitary sewer system must also comply with all other ordinancesand regulations pertaining to the sanitary sewer system, including but not limited to sewer use, usercharges, prohibited wastes, industrial pretreatment, applicable design and construction codes and anyapplicable Federal and/or State laws and regulations. [NOTE to Codifier. Existing text not appearing herein has been deleted solely for brevity. NOCHANGE] NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township ofEdison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey, as follows:1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.2. The Municipal Council hereby amends Chapter 27-9 of the Code, entitled “TownshipCouncil” to read as follows: [NOTE to Codifier. Existing text not appearing herein has been deleted solely for brevity. NOCHANGE] 27-9CONNECTION CHARGES AND REGULATIONS.27-9.1Connection Charges Established.A sanitary sewer system connection charge is established in order that the aforementioned purposesand objectives are implemented.27-9.2a.Regulations for Sanitary Sewer System Connection Charge; Charges.General.1. The sanitary sewer system connection charge shall consist of a trunk system connectioncharge and a collector system connection charge determined as follows:(a)The trunk system connection charge shall be based on the cost of providing trunksewer facilities, including secondary trunks, pump stations and force mains, to areas of theTownship requiring new or expanded sanitary sewer facilities as determined by the TownshipEngineer. Allocation of the total cost of providing trunk sewer facilities among individual usersconnecting to the system will be based on the ratio of the individual user's peak discharge rate
to the peak design capacity of the trunk system. Peak flow rates and design capacities will bebased on the Township Division of Engineering sanitary sewer design criteria.(b)The collector system connection charge will be based on the estimated cost ofproviding collector sewers to an average residential dwelling unit as determined by theTownship Engineer. The collector system connection charge for nonresidential users will bebased on the front footage of the applicant's property, except in cases where the TownshipEngineer determines that the use of front footage is not reasonable. In such cases, the TownshipEngineer shall determine the proper connection charge; provided, however, that in no case shalla collector system connection charge be less than the minimum stipulated in paragraph c. Anyuser connecting to a combined trunk-collector sewer facility as defined hereinafter shall beliable for both the trunk and collector sewer connection charges.2.Definitions. As used in this section:Collector sewer system means gravity sewers, within a specific area, used to collectsewage from service laterals of individual users and transport said sewerage to trunksewer facilities.Combined trunk-collector sewer facilities means any sewer facility that is utilized forboth trunk system purposes and collector system purposes, that is, any facility that bothcollects sewage from individual service laterals and also transports sewage from otherdefinable collector systems to treatment facilities.Trunk sewer system means gravity sewers, pumping stations and force mains used for thetransportation of sewerage from collection systems, as defined herein, to treatmentfacilities.3.basis:Trunk system and collector system connection charges will be payable on the following(a)Any property which has been assessed for sanitary sewer in the past will be exemptfrom the connection charges.(b)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system for residential dwelling unitsand commercial/industrial buildings in existence on the date the connection charges areestablished are exempted from the trunk system connection charge on the basis that theirowners have been contributing to the cost of the sewer system through taxes on an improvedproperty without having the benefit of using the sanitary sewer system.(c) Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system for residential dwelling units,commercial/industrial buildings or other nonresidential structures where the Townshipconstructs or has constructed collector sewers shall pay trunk system and collector systemconnection charges.(d)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system who have applied for aconstruction permit or land subdivision before the effective date of these regulations areexempt from the connection charges.(e)Applicants for connection to the sanitary sewer system who are required to pay thetrunk system connection charge and who construct, at their own expense, a portion of the trunk
system shall receive a reduction in their trunk system connection charge equal to the value ofthe facilities they construct, provided that the facilities are generally in accordance with theTownship's overall sanitary sewer plan in effect on the date connection application is made.Determination of whether such facilities are in accordance with the Township's overall sanitarysewer plan and the value of such facilities shall be made by the Township Engineer. If, in theevent that the value of the trunk system facilities constructed by the applicant exceeds the totaltrunk system connection charge for which the applicant would be liable, no trunk systemcharge will be payable. However, in such a case, the Township will not pay the applicant thecost of constructing trunk system facilities in excess of the trunk system connection charge thatwould have been payable. Any trunk system facilities constructed under this section shall beconstructed in accordance with Township standards and requirements, and the facilities shallbecome the property of the Township upon final acceptance by the Township. The applicantshall be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the facilities until finalacceptance is granted.4.Construction of trunk sewer facilities by the Township or by private individuals under theauthority of the Township as described above in paragraph a,3(f) shall be at the sole discretion of theTownship. The Township shall not be obligated to construct or all
ORDINANCE O.2033-2018 EXPLANATION: An Ordinance vacating Harley Road in the Township pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67- 1, et seq. WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the "Township") is a public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-1, et seq., the Municipal Council of the Township (the "Municipal Council") may, by ordinance, vacate .
