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Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the Credit Card Advisory Committee’srecommendations for the second half of 2002 are accepted and approved.Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, theaforesaid was adopted as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call – Ayes: Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays: NoneAPPOINTMENTSAgricultural Advisory CommitteeUpon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded Deputy Mayor Gelardi, CharleneWalker was appointed to serve an unexpired three-year term to the Agricultural Advisory Committee,term expires December 31, 2004. Said term is the unexpired term of Jeremy Singer. Said motion carriedas follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call – Ayes: Gold, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays: Gwiazdowski (Opposed appointment, felt it should be filled by 2003 TownshipCommittee.)Board of AdjustmentUpon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Committeeman Gold, Dale Gordonwas appointed to serve an unexpired four-year term to the Board of Adjustment, term expires December31, 2003. Said term is the unexpired term of Fred Sterrit who resigned on November 22, 2002. Saidmotion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call – Ayes: Gold, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays: Gwiazdowski (Opposed appointment, felt it should be filled by 2003 TownshipCommittee.)Cultural and Arts CommissionSecond Deputy Mayor Martin expressed her concerns regarding the five vacancies on theCultural and Arts Commission and the need for continuity.Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded Deputy Mayor Gelardi, Joan Freitagwas appointed to serve an unexpired three-year term to the Cultural and Arts Commission, term expiresDecember 31, 2004. Said term is the unexpired term of Kathy Gelardi. Said motion carried as followsupon call of the roll:Roll Call – Ayes: Gold, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays: Gwiazdowski (Opposed appointment, felt it should be filled by 2003 TownshipCommittee.)Mayor Tricarico announced that with the agreement of the Township Committee that they wouldsuspend the order of the agenda. The Reports and New Business from Committee Liaisons and Businessfrom the Floor for Items on the Agenda would be deferred after the public hearings and business portionsof the meeting. He stated that the public hearings would continue until 10:00 p.m. At that time, theconsideration, consent and claims list would be acted on. After completion of these actions, the publichearings would continue. The Township Committee concurred.PUBLIC HEARINGSOrdinance 2002-44:An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2001-44 entitled, “An Ordinance to Amendthe Code of the Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Section 143-46, ScheduleXVIII, Speed Limits.”Open Public Hearing5

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, the publichearing for Ordinance 2002-44 was opened. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneThere were no public comments made at this time.Close Public HearingUpon motion by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, seconded by Committeeman Gwiazdowski, the publichearing for Ordinance 2002-44 was closed. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneAdoption of Ordinance 2002-44Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, Ordinance2002-44 was adopted as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneOrdinance 2002-45:An Ordinance Amending Development Regulations, Chapter 77, Age-restrictedPlanned Development Gateway District of the Code of the Township ofHillsborough, in the County of Somerset, New Jersey.Open Public HearingUpon motion by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, the publichearing for Ordinance 2002-45 was opened. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneAnnette Sammer, 35 Partridge Road, stated that the fairness hearing in connection with theaforesaid ordinance was not fair and noted that she felt the Judge had already made up his mind. Shestated her reasons for opposing the Gateway.Robert Kwiatiak, 17 Grouse Road, agreed with Ms. Sammer’s comments. Mr. Kwiatiak requestedclarification to Section E – Dimensional requirements for the detached single-family, duplex and triplexresidential dwellings. He asked that “per unit” be inserted into the table in this section of the ordinance.Andrew Bayer, Esq., Attorney for the Township, reviewed the legal procedures that led to thisordinance.Tom Rodriguez, 18 Grouse Road, expressed his concerns with the projects, particularly how closethe project is to his home and his well water concerns.Close Public HearingUpon motion by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, seconded by Committeeman Gold, the public hearingfor Ordinance 2002-45 was closed. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneAdoption of Ordinance 2002-45, As AmendedUpon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, Ordinance2002-45, as amended with “per unit” inserted to table in Section E - Dimensional requirements for thedetached single-family, duplex and triplex residential dwellings , was adopted as follows upon call of theroll:6

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – GwiazdowskiOrdinance 2002-46:An Ordinance Amending Developmental Regulations, Chapter 77, RetirementCommunity District of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, in theCounty of Somerset, New Jersey.Open Public HearingUpon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Committeeman Gold, the publichearing for Ordinance 2002-46 was opened. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneJim O’Reilly, Dominic Street, Manville, opposed Ordinance 2002-46 and stated that the 25-footbuffer is inadequate. Mayor Tricarico explained that this ordinance is in accordance with the settlementagreement mandated by the Courts.Leonard Nitti, Dominic Street, Manville, stated that the 25-foot buffer is inadequate.John Mehalick, Dominic Street, Manville, former Manville Councilman, stated that the 25-footbuffer is unacceptable and requested that the buffer be changed to 100 feet.Rich Borowski, Dominic Street, Manville, asked for the buffer to be increased to 100 feet. He alsoexpressed his wetlands and flooding concerns.Nicholas Paul Novak, 25 North 4th Avenue, opposed Ordinance 2002-46 and stated that the 25foot buffer in unacceptable.Dean Sheppard, PO Box 222, Manville, opposed Ordinance 2002-46 and asked that the buffer beincreased to 100 feet.Mr. Bayer explained that the ordinance is in accordance with the settlement agreement. It is alsoa requirement of the settlement agreement.Annette Sammer, 35 Partridge Road, stated that the buffer concerns were brought up and it wasindicated that it would be discussed at the planning level. She indicated that this was not true.Close Public HearingUpon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, the publichearing for Ordinance 2002-46 was closed. Said motion carried as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Gwiazdowski, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – NoneCommitteeman Gwiazdowski made a motion to table Ordinance 2002-46 until further study isconducted. There was no second, therefore the motion died.Adoption of Ordinance 2002-46Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, Ordinance2002-46 was adopted as follows upon call of the roll:Roll Call:Ayes – Gold, Martin, Gelardi, TricaricoNays – GwiazdowskiCONSIDERATIONConsideration #2:Resolution supporting an extension of the period of zoning protection under theGarden State Preservation Trust beyond the 2004 sunset date.7

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, Hillsborough Township’s Master Plan has long valued agriculture, and includedover 9,000 acres in the Agriculture Zone; andWHEREAS, Hillsborough’s Planning Board has adopted a Farmland Preservation Plan whichidentifies farmland preservation priorities in Hillsborough Township; andWHEREAS, Hillsborough Township has successfully submitted applications to the StateAgricultural Development Committee for planning incentive grants to acquire development easementson agricultural lands; andWHEREAS, the Garden State Preservation Trust has established that appraisals for parcelsentering the Farmland Preservation Program shall be based on 1998 zoning; andWHEREAS, a provision which protects the 1998 zoning will expire in June 2004; andWHEREAS, the zoning protection afforded by the Garden State Preservation Trust isinstrumental in encouraging participation by landowners in the Farmland Preservation Program;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough hereby supports an extension of the period of zoning protection under the Garden StatePreservation Trust beyond the June 2004 sunset date;BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to GovernorJames E. McGreevey and the Members of the Legislature.Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Committeeman Gold, the aforesaidresolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #3:Resolution to award contract for 4 and 6 cubic yard containers for 2003 to Dave’sSuburban Disposal in an amount not to exceed 5,468.00.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, Assistant Township Engineer Thomas Belanger has determined that there is a needfor the acquisition of the following services:Refuse Removal at Hillsborough Township Parks, the Municipal Complex and the Department ofPublic Works for 4 and 6 cubic yard refuse containers; andWHEREAS, a solicitation for quotes was prepared and distributed to interested contractors inNovember 2002; andWHEREAS, four (4) quotes were received as follows:1.2.3.4.Dave's Suburban DisposalGary W. Gray Trucking, Inc.Raritan Valley Disposal ServiceActive Disposal Service 4,525.20 / year 5,508.00 / year 5,966.16 / year 5,598.60 / yearWHEREAS, Assistant Township Engineer Thomas Belanger has reviewed the proposals andrecommends that the award of contract be made to Dave's Suburban Disposal as the contractor with thelowest quote; andWHEREAS, funds are available to make such purchase or acquisition and have been certified assuch by the local finance officer, said certification being attached to the resolution.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey as follows:1.An award of contract for Refuse Removal at the Hillsborough Township Parks, the MunicipalComplex and the Department of Public Works is hereby made to Dave's Suburban Disposal8

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of 4,525.20 / year minimum and 5,468.00maximum.2.The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Township standardform of agreement for services and any modifications thereto and related constituentdocuments as may be found acceptable by the Township Committee.Upon motion by Committeeman Gold, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, the aforesaidresolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #4:Resolution approving 2002 Budget Transfers.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 allows for appropriation transfers during the last 2 months of abudget fiscal year where there is a need for these transfers; andWHEREAS, there is a need to do appropriation transfers between appropriations in the 2002Municipal Budget;NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough that the Chief Finance Officer be authorized to make transfers between the followingappropriations in the 2002 Budget:TO:FROM:Township ClerkPostageCentral PurchasingLegal Services - OutsideZoningConstructionPoliceDog RegulationStreet LightingTelephoneSaltSandMunicipal Services ActSocial onClerkTax AssessorLegalEngineeringPlanningGroup InsuranceBuilding and GroundsSocial 5785 01,300.0025,000.00 00.005,000.005,000.0021,300.0010,000.0010,000.00 159,300.00Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, theaforesaid resolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #5:Resolution supporting participation in the COPS in Shops Grant Program for 2003.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is responsible for administeringthe Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) State Block Grant Program Enforcing theUnderage Drinking laws;9

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002WHEREAS, the Township of Hillsborough wishes to apply to ABC for funds in connection witha project entitled Cops in Shops;WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough has reviewed saidapplication and finds approval thereof to be in the best interests of the municipality; andWHEREAS, said project is a joint project between the State of New Jersey (ABC) and theTownship of Hillsborough for the purposes therein described:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee(1) that as a matter of public policy the Township of Hillsborough wishes to participate with theState of New Jersey (ABC) to the greatest extent possible;(2) that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) be requested to accept said application onbehalf of the municipality; and(3) that the appropriate fiscal officer will accept the funds in connection with said project from theABC and make disbursements in accordance with said application.Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, theaforesaid resolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #6:Resolution authorizing hiring process for part-time Secretary to the Department ofSocial Services.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy in the Department of Social Services for the position ofSecretary to the Department of Social Services; andWHEREAS, Health Officer Glen Belnay and Social Services Director Maryellen Stahley havedetermined that this position can be filled as a part-time position not to exceed 30 hours per week and itneeds to be filled as soon as possible; andWHEREAS, Health Officer Glen Belnay and Social Services Director Maryellen Stahley requestauthorization to fill this vacancy.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that authorization is given to begin recruitmentprocedure to fill the position of part-time Secretary to the Department of Social Services.Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, theaforesaid resolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #7:Resolution awarding 2003 Custodial Services Contract to Advance BuildingMaintenance Company in the amount of 51,569.00.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, the Assistant Township Engineer Thomas Belanger has determined that there is aneed for the acquisition of the following services:Custodial Services for the Municipal Complex; andWHEREAS, sealed bids were opened and read on December 16, 2002 which was the time andplace as provided for in the Invitation to Bid entitled “Custodial Service 2003” in accordance with theLocal Public Contracts Law; andWHEREAS, the low bidder is as follows:1. Advanced Building Maintenance Company 51,569.00WHEREAS, the Assistant Township Engineer Thomas Belanger has reviewed the bids andrecommend that the award of contract be made to Advance Building Maintenance, as the lowestresponsible bidder; and10

Hillsborough Township Committee MeetingDecember 18, 2002WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has reviewed the bid proposal package of the bidder anddeclares it to be in conformance with the Local Public Contracts Law and the Township Instruction toBidders; andWHEREAS, funds are available to make such purchase or acquisition and have been certified assuch by the local finance officer, said certification being attached to the resolution.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township ofHillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey as follows:1.An award of contract for Custodial Services is hereby made to Advance Building Maintenance, as thelowest responsible bidder in the amount of 51,569.00The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Township standard form ofagreement, hereto attached and made a part of, for services and any modifications thereto and relatedconstituent documents as may be found acceptable by the Township Committee.Upon motion by Second Deputy Mayor Martin, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gelardi, theaforesaid resolution was adopted unanimously upon call of the roll.Consideration #8:Resolution awarding 30 Cubic Yard Containers, Rental and Hauling 2003 contract toRaritan Valley Disposal Service, Inc. at 99.94 per haul.Mayor Tricarico offered the following resolution:WHEREAS, Assistant Township Engineer Thomas Belanger has determined that there is a needfor the acquisition of the fol

Hillsborough Township Committee Meeting December 18, 2002 3 WHEREAS, Schilke Construction supplied the devices that enabled the Department of Public Works to pick up pre-cast basins for the East Mountain Road project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Township Committee that Schilke Construction is recognized for their outstanding service to Hillsborough Township where they