#11-124

WHEREAS, the following CY2010 Current Fund budget appropriation reserve balances remain unexpended:

CURRENT FUND

    ACCT #                              ACCOUNT                                                                     AMOUNT

0-01-20-130-000-101               Financial Administration                   S&W                $3,000.00

1-01-20-140-001-235               Computer                                            O&E                  $3,000.00

1-01-20-145-000-204               Tax Collection                                    O&E                  $2,000.00

1-01-20-170-000-255               Economic Development                     O&E                $1,000.00

1-01-20-170-000-321               Economic Development                     O&E                $1,000.00

1-01-22-195-001-101               Code Enforcement                             S&W                 $2,500.00

1-01-22-195-001-621               Code Enforcement                             O&E                  $2,500.00

0-01-25-240-001-102               Police                                                   S&W                  $2,500.00

0-01-25-240-001-204               Police                                                   O&E                   $2,500.00 

0-01-25-240-001-241               Crossing guards                                 O&E                $20,500.00

0-01-25-250-000-204               911                                                       O&E                  $20,000.00

0-01-25-265-002-101               Fire Official                                        O&E                     $2,500.00

1-01-27-330-001-235               Board of Health                                 O&E                  $7,500.00

1-01-28-370-001-209               Recreation                                           O&E                  $2,500.00       

1-01-43-490-000-101               Municipal Court                                 S&W                   $2,000.00

1-01-43-490-000-403               Municipal Court                                 O&E                    $1,250.00

1-01-43-490-000-101               Municipal Court                                 O&E                    $1,250.00

1-01-46-885-000-235               Contingent                                          O&E                   $2,500.00

                                                                                                                                    _________

TOTAL CURRENT FUND Operations                                                                                 $80,000.00

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances may be credited to surplus.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the above listed unexpended balances in the Current Fund be cancelled.            

#11-125

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector advises that the following taxpayers and/or their agents have

overpaid their taxes and have requested refunds:

Block 232; Lot 2                                            

Mr. Palmer A. Liberty

184 West Nassau Avenue

South Plainfield, NJ  07080

$2,807.66

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South

Plainfield that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a check(s) in the

amount(s) as mentioned above.

#11-126

WHEREA, a need exists to supplement the workforce of the Department of Public Works and Borough Hall during the summer months; and

WHEREAS, the list below has been recommended by the Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works with the proposed salaries (as per the salary Ordinance No.1785), and

WHEREAS, the twelve summer employees for DPW will be divided into two 5-week working periods.  Six employees will work 5 weeks beginning on June 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011.  The second 6 employees will work from August 1, 2011 through September 2, 2011. The employee assigned to Borough Hall will work from June 13 through August 12, 2011.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the South Plainfield Borough Council that the persons listed below be employed as seasonal employees for the Department of Public Works and Borough Hall as indicated:                                                 

                        Jeffrey Pellegrino                                D.P.W.

                        Chris Kukuch                                       P.A.L.

                        Nick Muglia                                         D.P.W

                        Anthony Celentano                               D.P.W.

                        Sal Esposito                                        D.P.W.

                        Ricky Zekas                                         D.P.W.

                        Nick Kukuch                                         D.P.W.

                        Ken Calderone                                      P.A.L.

                        Frank Licato, Jr.                                    D.P.W.

                        Kyle Hughes                                         D.P.W.

                        Paul Zawacki                                        D.P.W.

                        Anthony DelPaoli                                   D.P.W.

                        Richard Rotella                                    Borough Hall

#11-127

James Farrell is hereby approved for the position of part time groundskeeper at the Recycling Center, at an hourly rate of $11.07, effective May 12, 2011, to fill the position of Robert Perrette who recently retired.

#11-128

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40a:4-19 Local Budget Act provides that where any contracts, commitments or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the purposes and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided, and

WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is prior to the adoption of the CY 2011 Budget, and

WHEREAS, the temporary budget set forth below does not exceed twenty six and one quarter percent of the total appropriations in the previous years budget (exclusive of any appropriations made for Debt Service, Capital Improvements Fund and Public Assistance).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield that the temporary appropriations are hereby amended to add the following amounts and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer.

#11-129

WHEREAS, the Law office of Clarkin and Vignuolo is representing the Borough of South Plainfield with the acquisition of easements needed to facilitate the New Brunswick Avenue Roadway Improvement Project; and

WHEREAS, an additional $10,000 in compensation is required to complete the easement acquisitions required including replacement of hedges; and

WHEREAS, Clarkin and Vignuolo has requested that the remaining compensation amount be deposited into the Attorney’s Trust Account to enable the finalization of the easement acquisitions;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Borough Council of the Borough of South Plainfield hereby authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to issue a payment of $10,000 made payable to the

Attorney Trust Account of Clarkin & Vignuolo to provide the balance of funds needed to complete the acquisition of easements for the New Brunswick Avenue Improvement Project.

#11-130

authorization is hereby given to waive the Fire Permit fee of $42.00 for the South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Dept.’s “Oldies Concert” to be held at SPHS on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

#11-131

the resignation date for Office on Aging Director Kevin Hughes is hereby extended to July 1, 2011.

#11-132

the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an Maintenance Agreement with New Jersey Transit agreeing that upon NJ Transit’s installation of new bus shelters throughout the town, the Borough of South Plainfield will take possession and provide maintenance of said bus shelters.

#11-135

authorization is hereby given to waive the Plumbing Permit fee of $46.00 on behalf of the Borough for plumbing work being done at the PAL, the OEM building and the Fire House.  

YES:  Barletta, Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Salerno, Rusnak      Motion Carried

Mr. Bengivenga made a motion to approve Resolution # 11-134, seconded by Mr. Barletta.

#11-133

WHEREAS, the Mayor, in his discretion, shall appoint the members of the South Plainfield Public Library Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, there currently exists one unexpired term for a Library Trustee due to the resignation of Virginia Popik;

WHEREAS, Mayor Anesh actively solicited volunteers interested in serving as a Trustee;

NOW THEREFORE, Mayor Anesh hereby authorizes the appointment of  Stephanie Bonnano as a member of the Library Board of Trustees, said term to begin on May 17, 2011 and expire on December 31, 2014.

YES:  Barletta, Bengivenga, McConville, Salerno, Rusnak

ABSTAIN:  Buteas

Mr. Bengivenga made a motion to approve Resolution # 11-134, seconded by Mr. Barletta.

#11-134

WHEREAS, a vacancy for a full voting member has occurred on the Environmental Commission, as well as the position of 2^nd Alternate; and

WHEREAS, according to Code, the 1^st Alternate, Robyn Rusnak, automatically moves up to the full member position thereby creating a opening for a 1^st Alternate;       

NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that Mayor Anesh, in his discretion, shall appoint the members of the Environmental Commission and does hereby  appoint the following residents to fill the positions and terms as indicated below:

Robyn Rusnak as a full member         term: 5/16/11 – 12/31/11

Christine VanWyk as 1^st Alternate     term: 5/16/11 -  12/31/11

Jason Denesevich as 2^nd Alternate     term: 5/16/11 – 12/31/13

YES:  Barletta, Bengivenga, McConville, Rusnak

NO:  Buteas, Salerno

Mr. Bengivenga made a motion to accept the Correspondence as listed below; seconded by Mr. Barletta:

1.       Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes – March 10, 2011

2.       Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes – March 24, 2011

3.       Zoning Board of Adjustment Executive minutes – March 24, 2011

4.       Zoning Board of Adjustment minutes – April 14, 2011

5.       Library Board of Trustees minutes – April 12, 2011

6.       Business Advisory Group minutes – April 6, 2011

7.       Environmental Dept. Monthly Report – April 2011

8.       Code Enforcement Monthly Report – April 2011

9.       Environmental Commission minutes – March 9, 2011

10.  Letter from Boro Engineer to County Engineer re: cost of installation of sidewalks on New Brunswick Ave improvement project

11.  Letter from Mayor Anesh to State Librarian Re: Public Library surplus

YES:  Barletta, Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Salerno, Rusnak    Motion Carried

Mr. Barletta made a motion to approve the Bills List as summarized below, seconded by Mr. Bengivenga.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

            Current Fund: $275,225.39

    Sewer Utility Operating Fund  -  $4,614.48 

            Pool Utility Operating Fund – $1,678.95 

            Election Acct. – E-18 -    $7,333.96

            General Capital - $716,192.26

            Grant Fund - $564.50

           Treasurers Trust - $ 2,853.68

            Recreation Trust - $12,523.52

       TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS - $1,020987.06

Mr. Cullen reported on the Clean Energy grant and projects beginning at the PAL, Fire House and OEM. 

Councilman Barletta reported on the renovations to the Court room and expressed his thanks to everyone who volunteered and donated their time and their talent David Miglis and Miglis Enterprises, members of his crew, DPW Supt. Bob Capparelli and Brian Capparelli who donated the scissor lifts, DPW laborer Robert Graf, Police Capt. Matt Koep, Police Officer Mark Hollain who donated the electrical work and brought another electrician, Kenny Bonanno, Bob Longo of Cornerstone Architecture who donated the plans and Council President Ray Rusnak.

Mr. Rusnak thanked Mr. Barletta and added that credit goes to Mr. Barletta for spearheading the efforts and coordinating everything.

Mr. Barletta also commented on the Business Association Golf Outing and expressed his thanks to Carolyn Allen, Shannon Jeffreys, Marge Reedy and Nancy Grennier for a great event.  Thanks to Hometown Heroes and the Observer for the Junior Journalist program and Awards Dinner. Thanks and congratulations to the officers of South Plainfield Rescue Squad sworn in at the  Installation Dinner.  Mr. Barletta announced plans are underway to hold a Jobs Fair on June 26^th at the PAL from 11:00am – 4:00pm sponsored by employment agencies New Market Ad and Job Prosper.  Pre-registration is required.

Mr. Bengivenga thanked Mr. Barletta for his efforts with the renovations.  He also thanked the South Plainfield Education Foundation for their work with the Golf Outing. He mentioned that he attended a Mothers Day breakfast with his Mom and thanked her for all she does for him.

Mr. Bengivenga also commented on the dedicated efforts of the Rescue Squad and the difficult job they have to do.  He thanked all the Safety units who protect our community.

Ms. Buteas extended her thanks and congratulation to the Chief and Officers of the Rescue Squad.  She congratulated all the winners of the Junior Journalist Awards.  Ms. Buteas reported that the Boy Scout scheduled to perform a landscaping project at Borough Hall to earn his badge.

She also reported that the steel from the World Trade Center has been confirmed and a contract drawn.  Ms. Buteas commented on the problems with conditions in Spring Lake Park and whether the County has been in touch with the Borough regarding any progress.  She also thanked all those who worked on the court room renovations.

Mr. Rusnak reported on the Eagle Scout ceremony he attended honoring Joseph Ifrach. Mr. Ifrach’s Eagle Scout project was to help out at the Nature Center and he built the boardwalk that makes walking through the preserve much easier and more enjoyable.  He also thanked Mr. Cullen and Borough Auditor Robert Swisher for their work on the School Board Budget.

Mayor Anesh commented on the Girl Scout Gold Silver Bronze Ceremony he attended which honored 45 girl scouts.  He noted that only 5 girls achieved the Gold Award which is similar to the Eagle Scout award.  The Mayor announced that the Health Fair with St. Peters will be held on June 18^th in coordination with the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign as the Senior Center. 

The Mayor then opened the meeting for comments from the public.

DPW Supt. Bob Capparelli acknowledge the efforts of Councilman Barletta, Dave Miglis and his crew and what a great job they did.

Les Bergen of Hamilton Blvd. mentioned that one of the Miglis crew, Dan Grubaugh, came up from Virginia and wall papered the back wall and donated the wall paper.

Debbie Boyle of Van Fleet Ave. offered support of an earlier comment made by Councilwoman Buteas about trying to teach young girls self empowerment.  She stated that through projects such as the Women’s History Essay contest and the recent assembly program, “Empowering Young Women”, women in leadership positions are trying to teach the girls that women are now in traditional male roles and it is time for them to “Step up and take their place”.

The Mayor closed the public portion and the governing body moved into Executive Session.

Upon their return, Mayor Anesh announced that the Council will add Resolution # 11-136, which authorizes the rejection of all bids for 2011 Street Sweeping services and the re-advertising for bid proposals due to a flaw in the proposal form.

Mr. Barletta made a motion to approve Resolution # 11-136 as follows:

WHEREAS, bids were solicited for Street Sweeping Services and were received, opened and read in public on May 12, 2011; and

WHEREAS, four bid responses were received including one “No Bid”, two bid proposals indicating the cost for the scheduled service and also the cost for call out charges and one bid proposal indicating only one price quote; and

WHEREAS, the Bid Proposal Form provided in the Bid package contained only one line for the bidder to write the bid amounts; and

WHEREAS, on advise of Counsel, the Governing Body has determined that it is in the best interests of the Borough to reject any and all bids submitted and received for the 2011-2012 Street Sweeping Service and that the contract be rebid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield that:

1.      All 2011 – 2012 Street Sweeping Services bids received and opened on May 12, 2011

    are rejected.

    2.  The Municipal Clerk is authorized to rebid the contract for street sweeping services

         with an amended Bid Proposal Form clearly indicating 2 separate quote lines for the

         standard services section of the bid specifications and also the cost for call out

         services.

3.      This Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its adoption.

YES:  Barletta, Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Salerno, Rusnak            Motion Carried

Mr. Barletta made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Rusnak.

Respectfully submitted,

Joann L. Graf, RMC

Municipal Clerk