BOROUGH  OF  SPOTSWOOD
77 Summerhill Road
Spotswood New Jersey 08884-1233
Tel: 732-251-0700       Fax: 732-251-1359

12/18 Regular Meeting
 
CALL TO ORDER, SALUTE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER AND ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES          Regular Meeting 12/04/06
ORDINANCE - 2nd READING - PUBLIC HEARING 

ORDINANCE 2006-20
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD, CHAPTER 140 ENTITLED "NUISANCES" BY AMENDING SECTION 140-4, "AMENDMENTS" THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 140-5 ENTITLED "VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES"

PUBLIC HEARING - CLEARWATER VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSE RENEWAL- DECEMBER 18, 2006

Public hearing date was advertised in the Home News Tribune on November 20, 2006 and December 9, 2006 for the renewal of Clearwater Village Mobile Home Park License Renewal.

RES:  2006-195
RESOLUTION

       WHEREAS, Clearwater Village, Inc. has submitted an application for the renewal of its Mobile Home Park License in accordance with Section 78-11.11 of the revised General Ordinances of the Borough of  Spotswood as adopted 1969 and amended and supplemented April, 1981; and

       WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney, Gary M. Schwartz, Esq., the County Board of Health, the Borough of Spotswood Planning Board and the Building Inspector have reviewed the application with said Ordinance and have set forth no objection to its renewal; and

       WHEREAS, there has been no change in ownership or interest in the property since the original license was issued, and there has been no change in the Mobile Home Park with respect to any matters set forth in the original license application of  Clearwater Village, Inc. regarding matters submitted in support thereof;  and

       NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Spotswood, County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey, that Clearwater Village, Inc. is hereby awarded a renewal of it Mobile Home Park License for the lands described as Block 1.01, Lot 1; Block 2, Lot 1; and Block 3, as described on the Borough of Spotswood Tax Map.

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the awarding of this renewal license (for the year 2007) is granted subject to the condition that Clearwater Village, Inc. will continue to comply with all Borough Ordinances now in existence as they may be amended or supplemented or deleted with the calendar year of 2006/2007.


DATED:  DECEMBER 18, 2006
                                                       _______________________
                                                       CURTIS STOLLEN
                                                       COUNCIL PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
___________________________
PATRICIA DeSTEFANO
MUNICIPAL CLERK


RESOLUTIONS - UNDER CONSENT AGENDA 

Copies of the resolutions under consent agenda are available for perusal only on the table.  Anyone desiring a copy may contact the Clerk after the meeting.

2006-196        Borough Council authorize the borough engineer to apply for a 2006-2007 Safe Routes to Schools Grant for funding the named sidewalk installations.

2006-197        Borough Council authorize the Tax Collector to grant total Disabled Veteran Exemption for property known as Block 94.3, Lot 18  on the Tax Map of the Borough of Spotswood.

2006-198       Tax Collector authorized to refund to First American Real Estate Tax Service $1,451.62 for property known as Block 108, Lot 34 and $1,654.97 for property known as Block 85.17, Lot 13, overpayment the result of a refinance of property.

2006-199        Tax Collector authorized to refund to Washington Mutual Bank $1,531.86 for property known as Block 94.1, Lot 14, overpayment the result of duplicate payment made by the mortgage company.

2006-200        Tax Collector authorized to refund to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Service, LLC $1,087.75for property known as Block 30, Lot 7.8, overpayment the result of payment made by closing attorney and Wells Fargo.

2006-201
        Tax Collector authorized to refund to Countrywide Tax Service   for properties known as Block 104, Lot 2C1002,  Block 85.3, Lot 3, Block 110.6, Lot 14, Block 31, Lot 3.5 and Block 31, Lot 3.4, for a total amount of  $12,119.76 overpayment the result of duplicate payments.

2006-202         Tax Collector authorized to refund to LSI Real Estate Tax Service $1,663.55 for property known as Block 85.21, Lot 14, overpayment the result of duplicate payment.

2006-203        Tax Collector authorized to refund to Leona J. Fetyko, Administratrix of property known as Block 19, Lot 1 due to an error in assessment for 2006.

2006-204        Borough Council authorize the Tax Collector to grant total Disabled Veteran Exemption  for property known as Block 94.3, Lot 18 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Spotswood as of September 17, 2006 and taxes were paid in full.  A refund in the amount of $1,379.14 is overpaid from the time of exemption.

2006-205        Borough Council authorize Mayor and Borough Clerk to execute commitment to the PDM and FEMA Grant Mitigation Plan Application.

2006-206        CFO of the Borough of Spotswood is authorized to void outstanding checks over six months old.

2006-207        Appropriation transfers within the 2006 budget during the last two months of the year.

2006-208        Payment of Bills.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
2006-209        

PROCLAMATION
Mayor Zagnit proclaims the month of January 2007 as Radon Action Month.
COMMENTS

OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

CLOSED SESSION
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

ADJOURNMENT        ANY AND ALL BUSINESS THAT COMES BEFORE COUNCIL



NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2006
SPECIAL YEAR END MEETING 9:00 A.M.
       
CALL TO ORDER, SALUTE TO THE FLAG, SILENT PRAYER AND ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES          Regular Meeting 11/08/06
ORDINANCE - 2nd READING - PUBLIC HEARING 

ORDINANCE 2006-19
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD, CHAPTER 199 ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 199-20.1, "DESIGNATED TRAFFIC SIGNALS" AND A SCHEDULE XVII ENTITLED "DESIGNATED TRAFFIC SIGNALS"

ORDINANCE - 1ST READING - PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 18, 2006

ORDINANCE 2006-20
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD, CHAPTER 140 ENTITLED "NUISANCES" BY AMENDING SECTION 140-4, "AMENDMENTS" THEREOF AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 140-5 ENTITLED "VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES"


RESOLUTIONS - UNDER CONSENT AGENDA 

Copies of the resolutions under consent agenda are available for perusal only on the table.  Anyone desiring a copy may contact the Clerk after the meeting.

2006-183        Borough Council authorize the CFO to draw checks for the Firefighters clothing allowance for the year 2006.

2006-184        Chapter 159 insertion of special items anticipated with prior written consent public & private revenues offset with appropriations for Senior Information & Assistance Grant of $2,000.00.
2006-185        Acceptance of bid for Outcalt Avenue Curb Improvements bids opened on November 13, 2006 awarded to Mario's Concrete and Paving Co., Inc. with a bid of $24,762.50.

2006-186        Appoint members to the Zoning Board of Adjustments due to two vacancies.

2006-187        Borough Council award contract for snow removal services to James Gut, Mason Contractor & Snow Plowing for the period December 1, 2006 through April 1, 2007 for the use of a 2002 Ford F-550 4X4 8 ft. power angle plow at an hourly rate of $135.00.

2006-188        Borough Council wish to renew an interlocal agreement with MCUA for the purpose of fixing disposal fees for solid waste generated by the Borough for the years January 1, 2007-$52.00 per ton, 2008-$54.00 and 2009-$55.00.

2006-189        Extension of Agreement for annual service charge in lieu of property taxation for Woodmere Project.

2006-190         Mayor and Borough Council re-appoint Lori Martin as Deputy Registrar for a three year appointment expiring January 1, 2009 for a salary of $200.75 paid quarterly.

2006-191        Borough Council authorize the reduction of a performance bond posted by Gordon Park Estates as recommended by CME Associates for property known as Block 107, Lots 21.02, 23.03 and 24.

2006-192        Resolution authorizing the combination of several bond ordinances for various general improvements and water and sewer utility purposes and authorizing the combined sale and issuance of bond anticipation notes, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $950,000 of the Borough of Spotswood, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey.

2006-193        Borough Council authorize the Business Administrator and Municipal Clerk to execute a contract with Xerox Corp. for the leasing of a new WCP238H Digital Copying System, as the 60 month lease is up with the 44 Digital System.

2006-194        Payment of Bills.

AUTHORIZING CLERK TO ADVERTISE 2007 SCHEDULE OF MEETING FOR COUNCIL 
I WILL BE ASKING FOR A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND A ROLL CALL VOTE.

COMMENTS

OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

CLOSED SESSION
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
CONTRACTURAL NEGOTIATIONS-CELL TOWER


ADJOURNMENT        ANY AND ALL BUSINESS THAT COMES BEFORE COUNCIL


NEXT COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2006