Resolution of the Township of Bernards
1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-766-2510; www.bernards.org
Resolution #2015-0109
Authorizing Acceptance of Year 2014 Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant from the
Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders in an Amount of $103,455 in Order to Fund
Repairs to the Lyons Train Station
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution #2014-0212 adopted by the Bernards Township
Committee on 4/29/14, submission of a grant application to the County of Somerset Cultural
and Heritage Commission was authorized for repairs to the Lyons Train Station; and
WHEREAS, the Bernards Township owned Lyons Train Station is listed on both the State
and Federal Historic Registers; and
WHEREAS, on 1/9/2015 Bernards Township was notified by letter from the County of
Somerset that the grant was officially awarded in the amount of $103,455.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bernards Township Mayor and
Township Committee that it hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator to sign the
grant award contract, and for the CFO to budget for the grant in the 2015 Bernards Township
Budget.
Agenda and Date Voted:
01/27/2017
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes a contract between Bernards Township and the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders for funding of
needed repairs to the Historic Lyons Train Station. Repairs to include the following:
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Removal and replacement of copper counter flashings at the parapet walls
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Removal of non original exterior paint using chemical strippers from the exterior stucco and brick walls, and chimney
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Stucco replacement and repairs
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Replacement of spalled bricks at walls and chimney with matching bricks and suitable mortar
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Removal of roofing cement, cleaning and joint sealing at decorative limestone parapet features utilizing a silicone structural sealant
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Cleaning, restoration work on and painting of the steel casement windows and security screens
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Replacement of the modern passenger doors and worn out baggage door with new more historically accurate, or custom units if
required
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Recoating or staining of the stucco to match the original red brick color
Associated architect and engineering (A&E) fees required for the projects listed above
Date: 1/20/15
Pat Monaco,
Director of DPW
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify this is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted
by the Bernards Township Committee on 01/27/15.
Denise Szabo, Municipal Clerk