BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX

AGENDA

MARCH 9, 2010

I.          MAYOR’S STATEMENT:  Under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., notice of the time and place of this meeting was given by way of annual notice to the Star Ledger, Courier News and Home News, and posted at Borough Hall.

II.         SALUTE TO FLAG.

III.        ROLL CALL:

            Class  [   ]     DiMura  [   ]     DeVuyst  [   ]    First  [   ]     Paff  [   ]     Schueler  [   ]

Mayor Sherr  [   ]

IV.        ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

1.         February 16, 2010 Agenda Meeting Minutes and February 23, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes  

V,         PROCLAMATIONS:

VI.        PRESENTATIONS:

VII        COMMUNICATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

1.      Accepting the resignation of Gary Notte from the Zoning Board of Adjustments

2.      Council’s appointment of Alan Lush to the Zoning Board of Adjustments as Alternate #2 for a term expiring 12/31/11

3.      Council’s appointment of Doug Flannely as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustments for a term expiring 12/31/10 (Advancing from Alternate #1)

4.      Council’s appointment of Jeff Cuttic to the Zoning Board of Adjustments as Alternate #1 for a term expiring 12/31/10 (Advancing from Alternate #2)

VIII.      REPORTS - STANDING COMMITTEES:

1.                  Finance/Taxation/Real Estate/Construction Official/Insurance

1.         Approval of the January, 2010 Treasurer’s Report

2.                  Recreation/Recreation Fields/Water & Light

3.                  Fire/OEM/Board of Health/Rescue Squad

4.                  Public Works/Parks/Sanitation/Recycling

1.                  Snow Report

2.                  DPW Monthly Report

5.                  Police/Legal/Code Enforcement/Municipal Court

6.                  Administration/Office on Aging/Legislation/License/Buildings & Grounds

IX.        REPORTS – OTHER:

1.                  Attorney

2.                  Administrator

During the conduct of the meeting, unless a Public Hearing is held or the Regular Order of Business is waived, the audience does not participate.  A Public Portion is held at the end of the meeting.  Individuals commenting from the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council but will not be permitted to speak again until everyone has had an opportunity to speak.  If a group is represented by an attorney, the attorney will be given an opportunity to speak on behalf of all of the members of the group.

X          UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

XI         NEW BUSINESS:

ORDINANCE NO. 1756-10 (by title for adoption)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BYLAWS OF THE COUNCIL IN THE CODE OF MIDDLESEX BOROUGH, CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6-14 REGULAR MEETINGS AND SECTION 6-15 AGENDA MEETINGS TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN THE MEETING SCHEDULE

EXPLANATION:         This Ordinance amends Chapter 6, Section 6-14 & Section 6-15 to reflect a change in the meeting schedule.

ORDINANCE NO. 1757-10 (by title for adoption)

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX AND 138 BOUND BROOK INVESTORS, LLC. FOR A PORTION OF THE GROVE AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 263, LOTS 1 AND 2 ON THE BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX TAX MAP”

EXPLANATION:         This Ordinance approves the borough of Middlesex entering into a Lease Agreement with 138 Bound Brook Investors, LLC

XII.       CONSENT AGENDA/RESOLUTIONS:  Matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been referred to members of the Borough Council for reading and study, are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion of the Council.  If separate discussion is desired, the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by Council action.  The Resolutions listed below were submitted to the Borough Council for review and will be adopted by one motion.

1.   Resolution #71-10             Resolution opposing Legislation amending The  Time of Decision Rule

2.      Resolution #72-10             Resolution approving the execution of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority Temporary Discharge Approval Application for the Neighborhood Garage Site.

3.      Resolution #73-10             Resolution approving the execution of the Middlesex County Utilities Authority Temporary Discharge Approval Application for the Factory Lane Site

4.      Resolution #74-10 .           Resolution authorizing the Borough of Middlesex to enter into a Host Community Agreement with Republic Services of N.J., LLC d/b/a Raritan Valley Disposal Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-28.1.

5.      Resolution #75-10             Resolution approving the Borough of Middlesex to enter into a Host Community Agreement with Importico, Inc. d/b/a IFI Waste Services Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-28.1.

6.   Resolution #76-10             Reappointing Andrea Corcoran as Chief Financial Officer for the Borough of Middlesex in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.8..

XIII.      NON-CONSENT AGENDA/RESOLUTIONS:  Matters listed within the Non-Consent Agenda will be individually addressed and acted upon accordingly.  Council reserves the right to refer an item to Committee for further review and discussion.  The Resolutions listed below were submitted to the Borough Council for review and will be adopted individually by motion.

            1.         Resolution #77-10       Pay all Claims

2.         Resolution #78-10       Authorizing the Governing Body to go into Closed Session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the Public

XIV.     PUBLIC PORTION.

XV.      EXECUTIVE SESSION:

1.                  Rules of Closed Session

2.                  Disability/Light Duty Policy

Negotiations

1.                  PBA Contract

Personnel

1.                  DPW Grievances

2.                  Administrator/Clerk Role

XVI.     ADJOURNMENT.  The next meeting will be on March 16, 2010