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BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2015
7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS – POLICE HEADQUARTERS
24 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876
1. Roll Call
2. Salute to the Flag
3. Approval of Minutes
a. July 6, 2015
4. Departmental Reports & Important Notices
a. June Summons Report
b. June Monthly Housing Report
c. 2ND Quarter 2015 Department of Technology Report- Paul Allena
5. Discussion
a. Second Hand Dealer’s proposed ordinance
6. Committee Reports
7. Meeting Open to the Public
8. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
2475-15-0720
AMENDING CHAPTER 166 SECTION 43 SCHEDULE II OF THE BOROUGH
CODE ENTITLED NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS TO INCLUDE THE
PARKING SPACES ON WEST MAIN STREET, WEST OF UNION STREET AND
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET
9. ORDINANCE FOR PUBIC HEARING AND ADOPTION
2472-15-0706
AMENDING THE BOROUGH CODE BY TO INCLUDE THE SCHEDULE OF
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REFERRED
TO IN SECTION 148-1
2473-15-0706
AMENDING ARTICLE XIV CHAPTER 166 SECTION 42 SCHEDULE I ENTITLED
“NO PARKING” OF THE BOROUGH CODE TO REFLECT NO PARKING ON A
PORTION OF GREEN STREET
2474-15-0706
AMENDING CHAPTER 80 ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION; LINE SAFETY
ELIMINATING ARTICLE I & ARTICLE II OF THE CHAPTER AND REPLACING
SAID ARTICLES WITH SECTIONS 80-1 a. THROUGH SECTION 80-1 m.
10. CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
(Resolutions 15-0720-250 thru 15-0720-263)
15-0720-250
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM
ESCROW ACCOUNT – DESAPIO PROPERTIES
15-0720-251
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM
ESCROW ACCOUNT – SOMERSET DEVELOPERS LLC
15-0720-252
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM
ESCROW ACCOUNT – JSM LANDMARK
15-0720-253
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM
ESCROW ACCOUNT – 40 HAYNES STREET REDEVELOPMENT LLC
15-0720-254
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM
ESCROW ACCOUNT – VMD ASSOCIATES LLC
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15-0720-255
APPROVING THE USE OF BOROUGH OWNED EQUIPMENT OPERATED BY
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ON AUGUST 1, 2015 AT LANOKA HARBOR 75TH
ANNIVERSARY PARADE AND OCTOBER 3, 2015 BEACH HAVEN PARADE
15-0720-256
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION FOR
BRENT HUREVITCH
15-0720-257
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION FOR
JUSTIN BIGELOW
15-0720-258
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY SCHEDULE 5697519 FOR THE
LEASE OF TWO 2015 FORD INTERCEPTOR SEDANS WITH POLICE
PACKAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,851.00
15-0720-259
AUTHORIZING A BLOCK PARTY EVENT RECOGNIZING DEPARTURE OF
RESIDENT LEAVING FOR UNITED STATES NAVY ON SPRING STREET
FROM GROVE STREET TO WALNUT STREET
15-0720-260
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION FOR
NICHOLAS FABIANO
15-0720-261
APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI DRIVER LICENSE FOR CANDIDO ORTIZ
15-0720-262
APPROVING A BLOCK PARTY FOR VAN BUREN STREET BETWEEN
EASTERN STATES PARKWAY AND THE EASTERN TERMINUS ON AUGUST
15, 2015 FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
15-0720-263
REAFFIRMING SITE CONTROL OF PROPERTIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE
STATION AND LANDFILL REDEVELOPMENT AREA - BROWNFIELD
DEVELOPMENT AREA
11. BILLS AND VOUCHERS
12. ADJOURNMENT
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The second regular meeting of the Somerville Borough Council for the Month of July 2015 was
convened on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm prevailing time in Borough Council Chambers 24 South
Bridge Street, Somerville, New Jersey.
Clerk-Administrator Sluka read the open pubic meeting statement and advised that the meeting
was properly noticed in the newspaper and at Borough Hall.
Upon call of the roll, the following Borough Council members were present: Mayor Brian Gallagher
Presiding, Council President Jane Kobuta, Councilman Jason Kraska, Councilman Thompson Mitchell,
Councilman Dennis Sullivan, and Councilman Ken Utter. Councilman Robert Wilson was excused from
the meeting.
Also present was Borough Clerk-Administrator Kevin Sluka and Borough Attorney Jeremy
Solomon.
The pledge of allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
The minutes of the July 6, 2015 meeting were presented in writing for approval.
Councilman Utter made a motion and was seconded Councilwoman Kobuta to approve the
minutes as presented. The motion was approved by the following vote:
Carried unanimously
Discussion
a. Second Hand Dealers Ordinance
Councilman Utter provided an overview of the South Jersey Communities that he
contacted regarding the implementation of the proposed ordinance. The program has
been well received in these south jersey communities. Brick Township recommended
that the Borough consider the Rapid program.
Mayor Gallagher commented that he feels that it might be a good thing for the DSA to vet
this through the downtown merchants.
Clerk-Administrator Sluka commented that this system is very highly used in Ocean
County. He has identified around five or six merchants in the downtown which might
utilize this system.
Committee Reports:
Councilman Sullivan reported that tax bills will be going out on time. The average overall tax
increase for all three taxes (municipal, county, schools) is $160.
Councilman Sullivan reported that Somerset County has approved the Borough’s 2015 capital
improvement authority funding.
Councilman Kraska reported on the safety improvement to the intersection of Grove and Cliff Street.
The new larger LED stop signs have arrived and will be installed by next week.
Councilman Mitchell commented on the upcoming merger of Robert Wood Johnson University
Hospital and St. Barnabas Medical Center and the possible taxing impacts.
Councilman Mitchell commented on traffic issues on Mountain Ave near the laundrymat across from
Immaculata High School.
Councilman Mitchell reported on an upcoming special farmers market at Somerville Senior Citizens.
Councilman Utter reported on the first Emergency Services Facility working committee meeting
which was held on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Councilman Utter reported on the YMCA summer camp tour of the Somerville Fire Museum.
Councilman Utter reported on the recent trip to the Fire Expo in Baltimore by members of the Board
of Engineers and Emergency Services Facility Committee.
Councilman Utter reported on the DSA Downtown Somerville photo contest which is underway.
Councilwoman Kobuta commented on the 2nd Quarter Technology Report.
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Open to the Public:
Ms. Sara DeJesus, 6 Sommer Dr, Somerville, commented on the new stores coming into downtown
Somerville. She also commented on the inconsistent opening and closing hours of the stores.
Mayor Gallagher replied that this is an issue that the DSA has been working with the store owners
on.
Ms. DeJesus also commented on the timing of the Farmers Market on Division Street. She asked if
it was possible for the Market to be on Saturday mornings.
There were no comments and the public session was closed.
Ordinances for Introduction:
ORDINANCE NO. 2475-15-0720
AMENDING CHAPTER 166 SECTION 43 SCHEDULE II OF THE BOROUGH
CODE ENTITLED NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS TO INCLUDE THE
PARKING SPACES ON WEST MAIN STREET, WEST OF UNION STREET AND
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET
BE IT ORDAINED that the following amendment be made to the Somerville Borough Code, Chapter 166,
Section 43 Schedule II
166-43
Schedule II: No Parking Certain Hours.1 [Amended 4-7-08 by Ord. No. 2257]
Name of Street
West Main St.
Side
South
Hours
Thurs-Sat 4pm to midnight
Location
from a point 49 West of Union St. to a point 116
therefrom
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any section or provisions of this ordinance shall be held invalid, the
same shall not affect the other section or provisions of this ordinance, unless such section or provision is
inseparable from the remainder.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after publication in accordance with applicable law.
Colin Driver commented that this formalizes the valet parking area in front of Wolf Gangs Steak
House on West Main Street. This also now allows for enforcement of this parking restriction.
Mayor Gallagher opened the meeting for comments on Ordinance 2475-15-0720
There were no comments and the public portion was closed.
Councilman Utter made a motion and was seconded Councilwoman Kobuta to introduce Ordinance
2475-15-0720.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan,
Councilman Utter
Nays:
None
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Ordinances for Hearing and Adoption:
ORDINANCE# 2472-15-0706
AMENDING THE BOROUGH CODE BY TO INCLUDE THE SCHEDULE OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REFERRED TO IN SECTION 148-1
Mayor Gallagher opened the meeting for comments on Ordinance 2472-15-0706.
There were no comments and the public portion was closed.
Councilman Utter made a motion and was seconded Councilman Mitchell to adopt Ordinance 247215-0706.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan,
Councilman Utter,
Nays:
None
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2473-15-0706
AMENDING ARTICLE XIV CHAPTER 166 SECTION 42 SCHEDULE I ENTITLED “NO PARKING” OF THE
BOROUGH CODE TO REFLECT NO PARKING ON A PORTION OF GREEN STREET
Mayor Gallagher opened the meeting for comments on Ordinance 2473-15-0706.
There were no comments and the public portion was closed.
Councilwoman Kobuta made a motion and was seconded Councilman Utter to adopt Ordinance
2473-15-0706.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan,
Councilman Utter
Nays:
None
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2474-15-0706
AMENDING CHAPTER 80 ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION; LINE SAFETY ELIMINATING ARTICLE I &
ARTICLE II OF THE CHAPTER AND REPLACING SAID ARTICLES WITH SECTIONS 80-1 a. THROUGH
SECTION 80-1 m.
Clerk-Administator Sluka provided a brief overview of the ordinance. He asked that this Ordinance take
effect 20 days after publication. He would like to have the new fee structure take effect on January 1, 2016.
Mayor Gallagher opened the meeting for comments on Ordinance 2474-15-0706.
There were no comments and the public portion was closed.
Councilman Utter made a motion and was seconded Councilman Kraska to adopt Ordinance 247415-0706.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan,
Councilman Utter
Nays:
None
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Resolutions:
The following consent resolutions were presented:
RESOLUTION 15-0720-250
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT –
DESAPIO PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Borough of Somerville requires a
performance guarantee deposit be made for various projects, and
WHEREAS, a deposit was received from DeSapio Properties and deposited into our Developers Escrow
Account, and
WHEREAS, it is determined that $66.50 be paid to DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole LLP (Invoice 166923 Period
ending 6/30/15) and $1,029.00 be paid to Driver Associates, LLC (Invoice 2015-7 Dated July 14, 2015) for
services rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer be instructed to issue a check in the
amount listed above from the balance of the escrow deposit on file for DeSapio Properties #7763733738.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-251
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT –
Somerset Developers LLC
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Borough of Somerville requires a
performance guarantee deposit be made for various projects, and
WHEREAS, a deposit was received from Somerset Developers LLC and deposited into our Developers
Escrow Account, and
WHEREAS, it is determined that $33.25 to be paid to DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP (invoice 166924
Period Ending 6/30/15) and $653.25 to Driver Associates, LLC (Invoice 2015-7, Invoice dated 7/14/2015) for
services rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer be instructed to issue a check in the
amount listed above from the balance of the escrow deposit on file for Somerset Developers LLC #
7762624992.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-252
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT – JSM
LANDMARK
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Borough of Somerville requires a
performance guarantee deposit be made for various projects, and
WHEREAS, a deposit was received from JSM Landmark and deposited into our Developers Escrow
Account, and
WHEREAS, It has been confirmed that $601.25 be paid to Driver Associates, LLC (Invoice 2015-7 July 14,
2015), and $880.00 be paid to Cole & Associates, LLC (Invoice 18182015JSM-1, Period Ending 6/30/15) for
services rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer be instructed to issue a check in the
amount listed above from the balance of the escrow deposit on file for JSM Landmark # 7760805585.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
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RESOLUTION 15-0720-253
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT – 40
HAYNES STREET REDEVELOPMENT LLC
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Borough of Somerville requires a
performance guarantee deposit be made for various projects, and
WHEREAS, a deposit was received from 40 Haynes Street Redevelopment LLC and deposited into our
Developers Escrow Account, and
WHEREAS, it is confirmed that $46.25 be paid to Driver Associates LLC (Invoice 2015-7- July 14, 2015) for
services rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer be instructed to issue a check in the
amount listed above from the balance of the escrow deposit on file for 40 Haynes Street Redevelopment
LLC #7762625015.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-254
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ISSUE FUNDS FROM ESCROW ACCOUNT – VMD
Associates LLC
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Borough of Somerville requires a
performance guarantee deposit be made for various projects, and
WHEREAS, a deposit was received from VMD Associates LLC and deposited into our Developers Escrow
Account, and
WHEREAS, Colin Driver has confirmed that $1,029.00 be paid to Driver Associat es, LLC (Invoice 2015-7,
July 14, 2015) for services rendered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Officer be instructed to issue a check in the
amount listed above from the balance of the escrow deposit on file for VMD Associates LLC # 7762624976.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-255
APPROVING THE USE OF BOROUGH OWNED EQUIPMENT OPERATED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ON AUGUST 1, 2015 AT LANOKA HARBOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE AND OCTOBER 3, 2015
BEACH HAVEN PARADE
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves the use of borough owned equipment operated by the Fire department on August 1,
2015 at Lanoka harbor 75th Anniversary parade and October 3, 2013 Beach Haven Parade.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-256
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION
FOR BRENT HUREVITCH
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves the New Jersey Firemen’s Application for Brent Hurevitch.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
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RESOLUTION 15-0720-257
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION
FOR JUSTIN BIGELOW
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves the New Jersey Firemen’s Application for Justin Bigelow.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-258
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FORD MOTOR CREDIT
COMPANY SCHEDULE 5697519 FOR THE LEASE OF TWO 2015 FORD INTERCEPTOR SEDANS WITH
POLICE PACKAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,851.00
WHEREAS, the police Department for the Borough of Somerville has a need for two additional police cars;
and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has identified that that the 2015 Ford Interceptor Sedan with Police
Package fits their needs:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of
Somerset, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the execution of a lease purchase agreement for the
lease of two 2015 Ford Interceptor Sedans with police packages in the amount of $73,851.00.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-259
AUTHORIZING A BLOCK PARTY EVENT RECOGNIZING DEPARTURE OF RESIDENT LEAVING FOR
UNITED STATES NAVY ON SPRING STREET FROM GROVE STREET TO WALNUT STREET
WHEREAS, a resident at 208 Grove Street has requested a block party event; and
WHEREAS, the event will recognize the departure of a resident that has joined the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, the event will be held on Spring Street between Grove Street and Walnut Street; and
WHEREAS, the property owners at 208 Grove Street are responsible for appropriate detour signs,
notification of neighbors, receipt of barricades and placement of barricades.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-260
APPROVING THE NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S APPLICATION
FOR NICHOLAS FABIANO
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves the New Jersey Firemen’s Application for Nicholas Fabiano.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-261
APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI DRIVER LICENSE FOR CANDIDO ORTIZ
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves the renewal of taxi Driver License for Candido Ortiz.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
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RESOLUTION 15-0720-262
APPROVING A BLOCK PARTY FOR VAN BUREN STREET BETWEEN EASTERN STATES PARKWAY
AND THE EASTERN TERMINUS ON AUGUST 15, 2015 FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, in the County of Somerset, State of
New Jersey approves a block party for Van Buren Street between Eastern States Parkway and the Eastern
Terminus on August 15, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (barricades shall be dropped off at 26 Van Buren
Street).
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-263
REAFFIRMING SITE CONTROL OF PROPERTIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE STATION AND LANDFILL
REDEVELOPMENT AREA - BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT AREA
WHEREAS, the Borough of Somerville desires to redevelop certain properties within the area designated as
The Station and Landfill Redevelopment Area, which is a NJ DEP designated Brownfield development area;
and
WHEREAS, the properties to be redeveloped are, Block 123, Lots 2.01, 3, 3.01, 4, 5, 12, and 12.01, Block
124, Lots 1, 17, 17.01, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23.01; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that there has been, a discharge of hazardous substances
or a hazardous waste on these Properties; and
WHEREAS, the borough either owns and controls the property or if privately owned has obtained control of
the property to be redeveloped through agreement with the owners; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Somerville has applied for and received grants from the Hazardous Discharge
Site Remediation Fund for the remediation of certain sections of the redevelopment area known as the
Green Seam; and
WHEREAS, the borough has applied to the NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust Loan Program to fund
the borough’s 25% statutory requirement for said remediation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Somerville that
Somerville Borough is committed to the remediation of the above listed properties for the purpose of
redevelopment through cooperative action with the property owners.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-264
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BEING A MOTOR VEHICLE FROM THE
THROUGH GOVDEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Borough is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council are desirous of selling said surplus property in an “as is” condition without
express or implied warranties.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council in the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset, as follows:
(1)
The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A70967/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions
of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from the
Borough of Somerville.
(2)
The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com.
(3)
The sale is being conducted pursuant to Local Finance Notice 2008-9.
(4)
A list of the surplus property to be sold is as follows:
2002 Ford Explorer XLS
VIN/ 1FMZU 72E32 U 260 98
(5)
The surplus property as identified shall be sold in an “as-is” condition without express or implied
warranties with the successful bidder required to execute a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement
concerning use of said surplus property.
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The Borough reserves the right to accept or reject any bid submitted.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-265
AUTHORIZING A BLOCK PARTY EVENT AUGUST 15, 2015, (rain date August 16) ON SYCAMORE
STREET FROM WILLIAM STREET TO SPRING STREET FROM NOON UNTIL 6:00 P.M.
WHEREAS, a resident at 23 Sycamore Street has requested a block party event, in which over two dozen
homes have been coordinated; and
WHEREAS, the event will be held on August 15, 2015 from Noon until 6:00 p.m.; on Sycamore Street from
William Street to Spring Street from noon until 6:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the occupants at 23 Sycamore Street are responsible for appropriate notification of neighbors,
receipt of barricades and placement of barricade: and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of
Somerset, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize a block party event on August 15, 2015 (rain date August
16) on Sycamore Street from William Street to Spring Street from noon until 6:00 p.m.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
RESOLUTION 15-0720-266
APPROVING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. AT
EXCHANGE FIELD
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Somerville, County of Somerset,
State of New Jersey, hereby approves National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. at Exchange Field.
Adopted by Borough Council on July 20, 2015
Councilwoman Kobuta made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Utter to approve the
aforementioned consent resolutions.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan
Councilman Utter
Nays:
None
Councilman Sullivan, Finance Chairman presented the following vouchers for approval:
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Vendor Name
SUMMIT TRUCK & AUTO BODY
COURIER NEWS
COURIER NEWS
AMBASSADOR MEDICAL SERVICES
KEVIN SLUKA
DELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
ROBERT LYNN
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
MGL PRINTING SOLUTIONS
W.B. MASON CO., INC
FEDEX
ADP
VITAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
GMIS-INTERNATIONAL
QSCEND
JAMES LOEWEN, ESQ
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VERIZON WIRELESS
AMANO MCGANN INC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
AUDREY SUTTON
DELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND
DIANE HEIMBERG
OFF. COLE FICARRA
SOMERSET COUNTY VEHICLE
MAINTE
AUTOZONE
VESPIA'S/MR TIRE
SOMERSET CTY ADM. BLDG
SOMERSET CTY ADM. BLDG
VERSADIAL SOLUTION
DELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
OFF. COLE FICARRA
FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE
FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE
FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO.
U S SECURITY ASSOC., INC
U S SECURITY ASSOC., INC
U S SECURITY ASSOC., INC
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SALES
LEES EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
OCTAVIO ANGELOZZI
THOMAS CALABRESE
POST ACE HARDWARE
VERIZON WIRELESS
POST ACE HARDWARE
DEMARCO BATTERIES PLUS
LINCOLN HOSE CO # 4
AMERICAN WATER
BOB SMITH & ASSOC.
STAVOLA ASPHALT COMPANY
CENTRAL JERSEY TRAILER HITCH D
CENTRAL JERSEY TRAILER HITCH D
CENTRAL JERSEY TRAILER HITCH D
POST ACE HARDWARE
INTERNATIONAL SHEET METAL
SOMERSET COUNTY VEHICLE
MAINTE
GEORGE CONSTANTINO
FERDINAND COLLAZO
NORTHERN NURSERIES
CENTRAL JERSEY TRAILER HITCH D
July 20, 2015
Item Description
legal ads
legal ads
drug testing
July lease agrmt
Traffic Studies
VITAL STATISTICS SUPPLIES
supplies for A/E
shipping charges
PAYROLL SERVICES
TAX COLLECTION SYSTEM JULY
internet charges
membership dues
website hosting
prof services-July
FIOS charges
internet charges
repairs to meters
BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE
GENERAL PLANNING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
workers comp
SALARY
2 USB THUMB DRIVES
VEHICLE REPAIRS - MAY 2015
ADHESIVE
VEHICLE REPAIRS - CAR #7
500 NO PARKING SIGNS
1500 SPD ENVELOPES
SERVICE MAINTENANCE RENEWAL
SHARP COPIER MAINTENANCE
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
UNIFORMS - SGT. BRATTOLE
UNIFORMS - OFF. SULOUFF
2ND YEAR OF THREE YEAR LEASE
CROSSING GUARDS
CROSSING GUARDS
CROSSING GUARDS
ladder repair
repairs to Engine 3
hours worked
hours worked
supplies for Fire Dept
fire dept tablet charges
supplies for Fire Dept
remotes for ladder truck
July rent
Fire Hyd service
prof services-July
asphalt
May 2015 bills
Curb guard edge
henderson drag chain
supplies for PW-Roads
TUBING
maintenance
meal ticket 5-24;5-25-15
meal ticket 5-25-15
bricks,mound,cover
sign parts
Amount
625.08
92.40
17.16
116.00
4.50
335.00
88.09
270.00
1,552.50
460.00
24.09
69.98
200.59
331.50
144.99
75.00
1,200.00
375.00
134.99
119.99
105.26
781.85
337.50
1,923.75
2,405.00
204.12
176,869.25
756.00
45.99
283.41
5.65
376.98
46.03
54.09
960.00
163.80
89.96
28.99
89.99
37,989.46
4,059.71
3,358.11
783.88
899.00
13,727.04
601.25
749.25
119.98
96.30
121.36
421.17
1,300.00
12,187.50
1,000.00
86.78
65.15
3,034.00
864.15
232.23
550.00
100.00
20.00
10.00
3,281.00
296.84
317
Somerville, NJ
15001420
15001817
15001799
15001664
15001420
15001507
15001678
15001385
15001420
15001663
15001817
15001770
15001420
15001832
15001283
15001420
15001420
15000844
15001624
15001677
15001725
15001728
15001772
15001623
15001725
15001728
15001772
15001740
15001746
15001838
15001839
15001840
15001841
15001842
15001843
15001851
15001852
15001853
15001855
15001856
15001862
15001866
15001867
15001660
15001771
15001765
15001767
15001860
15001860
15001805
15001794
15001777
15001756
15001420
15001826
15001735
15001793
15001730
15001731
15001732
15001733
15001749
15001738
15001778
15001779
15001781
POST ACE HARDWARE
W.B. MASON CO., INC
CIPOLLINI CARTING & RECYCLING
SOMERSET COUNTY RECYCLING
PROG
POST ACE HARDWARE
SCOTT BECKER PLUMBING & HEATIN
SERVICE EXPERTS NJ PLUMBING LL
CONSOLIDATED PLASTICS CO
POST ACE HARDWARE
DEER PARK
W.B. MASON CO., INC
VIKING TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
POST ACE HARDWARE
SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
STORR TRACTOR CO
POST ACE HARDWARE
POST ACE HARDWARE
NORTHERN NURSERIES
SOMERSET SOLAR 1 LLC
SUPREME ENERGY INC.
PSE&G CO.
SUPREME ENERGY INC.
SUPREME ENERGY INC.
PSE&G CO.
PSE&G CO.
SUPREME ENERGY INC.
SUPREME ENERGY INC.
VERIZON WIRELESS
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON
VERIZON BUSINESS
VERIZON
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VERIZON
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
VERIZON WIRELESS
AMERICAN WATER
AMERICAN WATER
SOMERSET COUNTY VEHICLE
MAINTE
ALLIED OIL LLC
STATE OF NJ PENSIONS & BENEFI
STATE OF NJ PENSIONS & BENEFI
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
ANN LANEVE
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
VITAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
POST ACE HARDWARE
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSOC
DOWNTOWN NEW JERSEY, INC.
EXPRESS SERVICES INC
EXPRESS SERVICES INC
EXPRESS SERVICES INC
EXPRESS SERVICES INC
EXPRESS SERVICES INC
VERIZON
NEW JERSEY DPT OF COMMUNITY AF
BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE
BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE
July 20, 2015
supplies for PW-Shop
supplies for PW
garbage removal
44.51
15.99
12,046.00
Recycling 2nd qtr. 2015
supplies for B&G
repair
repair
rubber mat 116444 (3x5)
supplies for June
water
supplies for B&G
pest control
supplies for B&G
JULY 2015 INVOICE
Tires
supplies for parks
supplies for Parks
infield mix
energy bill
utility bill
June bills BOS account
energy bills 7-2-2015
energy bills 7-8-2015
May 2015 bills
June bills BOS account
energy bills 7-2-2015
energy bills 7-8-2015
TELEPHONE MAINTENANCE
FIOS - 6/28/15 - 7/27/15
phone charges
phone charges
phone charges
phone charges
phone charges
phone charges
phone/FIOS charges
phone charges
email charges-July
phone charges
internet charges
phone charges
FIOS charges
cell/pager charges
water bills
water bills
21,891.56
25.44
95.00
218.75
159.50
143.77
116.62
27.96
68.00
3.85
8,792.47
256.46
325.43
87.27
3,602.72
70.74
2,022.96
7,483.70
862.42
4,194.54
13.71
2,388.59
345.27
47.55
893.38
144.99
99.34
34.19
359.99
122.74
32.68
139.26
155.45
504.00
67.50
332.82
119.99
766.08
119.99
1,036.29
789.06
371.72
fuel
fuel
Jan delinquent transmittal
Jan delinquent transmittal
3RD QUARTER COURT
HOURS WORKED JULY
engineering services
SEWER UTILITY BILLING JULY
supplies for Sewer
Pick Up Trash For Street Fair
Trending Topics Webinar
2015 Annual Conference
DSA PT Program Coordinator
DSA PT Program Coordinator
DSA PT Program Coordinator
DSA PT Program Coordinator
DSA PT Program Coordinator
Office Phone Charges
DCA Loan - Parking Lots
Loan Repayment - Principal
Debt Service Interest Payment
6,909.90
1,313.69
33.05
116.57
46,620.58
2,325.00
2,558.75
255.00
98.35
90.00
35.00
85.00
756.00
798.00
798.00
798.00
798.00
50.56
40,000.00
25,520.00
1,480.00
318
Somerville, NJ
15001820
15001739
15001826
15001826
15001737
15001734
15001823
15001823
15001826
15001826
15001826
15001766
15001773
15001783
15001821
15001825
15001822
15001819
15001819
15001775
15001784
15001824
15001825
15001184
15001795
15001777
15001777
14002531
15001721
15001850
15001858
15001863
15001750
15001702
15001715
15001727
15001676
15001681
15001681
15001685
15000867
15001336
15001420
15001620
15001620
15001665
15001830
15001834
15001752
15001806
15001325
15001797
15001814
15001711
15001837
15001800
15001807
15001664
INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSOC
NORTHERN NURSERIES
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
YO ANTHONY LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
YANNETTA'S SERVICE LLC
GENE COOPER
MATTHEW RUNCIMAN
AARON LEONOVICH
BOB CIANCI
SPITBALL, LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
MARK ROGER
MARK ROGER
FEDEX
SPITBALL, LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
SPITBALL, LLC
HOLT/MORGAN/RUSSELL
ARCHITECTS
SOMERSET COUNTY IMPR
AUTHORITY
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
ARCADIS US INC
DECOTIIS,FITZPATRICK,COLE & WI
DRIVER ASSOCIATES LLC
DECOTIIS,FITZPATRICK,COLE & WI
COURIER NEWS
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
KAPLAN GAUNT DESANTIS ARCH,LLC
MMP PRINTING & GRAPHICS
SOMERSET CTY ADM. BLDG
DIFRANCESCO BATEMEN COLEY
YOSP
PERSONALIZED PARAPHERNALIA
PERSONALIZED PARAPHERNALIA
STRENGTH & HONOR FITNESS
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES
POST ACE HARDWARE
RECREONICS
RECREONICS
PREFERRED POOL MANAGEMENT,
INC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
COLE & ASSOCIATES LLC
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
W.B. MASON CO., INC
SOMERSET CTY RD & BRIDGE DIV
GLENN THORNE
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
PERSONALIZED PARAPHERNALIA
GRANICUS INC
HERBERT A. HALL
SOMERSET COUNTY RECYCLING
PROG
July 20, 2015
2015 National Conference
Giardina Walkway Landscaping
Clean and Organize Division St
Sidewalk Cleaning for June
Garage Quarterly Rent
July 2015 Monthly Retainer
FB App for Contest-Easy Promos
Social Media Contest Posters
Cruisers Meter bags/barricades
FM Setup and Breakdown
Hand Truck for Farmers Market
2015 Summer Stage Performance
2015 Summer Stage Performance
2015 Summer Stage Performance
2015 Summer Stage
Summer Stage Posters/AFrames
Cruisers Boosted FB Page
April Photo Shoot
Holiday Jubilee Deposit
Delivery of JF art to Spitball
2015 JF Artwork Rendering
Summer Stage 2015 Scrim Banner
Starlit Cinema Posters/AFrames
775.00
805.00
660.00
2,750.00
1,800.00
1,025.00
175.00
130.00
120.00
120.00
40.00
350.00
300.00
350.00
300.00
332.50
41.00
175.00
250.00
24.73
750.00
55.00
332.50
Grant Preparation NJ State
2,950.00
2012 DEBT SERVICES
engineering services
engineering services
DPW GARGE SITE REMEDIATION
Professional legal services
legal ads
reimbursables
format mailer for printing
print clean community flyer
Legal Feed
Basketball tshirts
Logo screening
2015 Summer Adult Boot Camp
2015 Spring Soccer Fees
2015 Pool Water Analysis (x2)
supplies for Recreation
Umbrellas- Lifeguards
Freight
Pool Management Services
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HOURS WORKED - RAQUEL COURT
office furniture-Fire Official
signs for Fire Safety
hours worked
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
MERCHANDISE
POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY
July maint agrmt-VilleTV
reimbursement for VilleTV
Recycling 2nd qtr. 2015
4,500.00
540.00
4,930.00
3,993.66
2,363.59
13,000.00
1,636.65
116.40
4,200.00
119.00
36.00
99.40
799.80
250.00
30.00
3,090.00
1,510.00
1,215.00
96.84
176.94
50.46
16,000.00
7,085.00
160.00
835.00
1,596.00
648.62
308.64
200.00
683.57
455.00
218.00
2,852.08
9,342.82
Councilman Sullivan made a motion and was seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the
aforementioned vouchers.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
319
Somerville, NJ
July 20, 2015
Ayes:
Councilwoman Kobuta, Councilman Kraska,
Councilman Mitchell, Councilman Sullivan
Councilman Utter
Nays:
None
Mayor Gallagher announced that there would be no August 4, 2015 Borough Council
Meeting.
At this time, there being no further business, Councilman Sullivan made a motion and was
seconded by Councilman Mitchell to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Carried unanimously
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Allena
Secretary