AGENDA. Mayor s Statement Open Public Meetings Act & Emergency Fire Exits.

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1 AGENDA December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Hazlet Township Committee held at p.m. Salute to the flag and moment of silent prayer called by the Mayor. Mayor s Statement Open Public Meetings Act & Emergency Fire Exits. In Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Committee was provided in the following manner: (A) On December 12, 2016, advance written notice of this meeting was posted at: 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, New Jersey. (B) On December 12, 2016, advance written notice of this meeting was forwarded to the Independent and Asbury Park Press. It was also published in the Asbury Park Press on December 14, (C) On December 12, 2016, copies of advance written notice of this meeting were mailed to all persons who requested and paid for such notices on or before January 1, FIRE EXITS are located in the directions I am indicating: Farther down at the end of the room, through the doors and down the stairs, directly out the front door. To my right is the door, make a right down the hallway which leads to the stairs and directly out the rear of the building. If you are alerted for fire, please move in a calm and orderly manner to the nearest exit. Finally, let the record reflect that the minutes of this meeting will accurately reflect the topics addressed during this meeting but will not be a verbatim transcript of tonight s proceedings. Thank you. I direct the to enter into the minutes of this meeting these announcements. ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Committeeman DiNardo Committeewoman Ronchetti Committeeman Sachs Deputy Mayor Kiley Mayor Aagre

2 Approval of Minutes - Workshop Meeting December 6, Regular Meeting December 6, Approval of Executive Session Minutes December 6, RESOLUTION S-1 Appointment of Philip E. Meehan to the position of Police Chief in the Hazlet Township Police Department. Oath Administered by

3 RESOLUTION S-2 Appointment of Ted Wittke Jr. to the position of Deputy Police Chief in the Hazlet Township Police Department. Oath Administered by RESOLUTION S-3 Appointment of Michael Duncan, Christopher Acevedo and William Agar, Jr. to the position of Police Lieutenant in the Hazlet Township Police Department. Oaths Administered by RESOLUTION S-4 Appointment of Gerard Laurino, Kevin Geoghan and Vincent Quinn to the position of Police Sergeant in the Hazlet Township Police Department. Oaths Administered by

4 Resolutions, Motions and Appointments: Resolutions #318 through #322 are by Consent Agenda. All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Township Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items. If discussion is desired by the Mayor or any member of the Township Committee, that item will be removed and will be considered separately. Advance copies of each resolution have been given to each Committee Member. The original resolutions are with the for inspection as listed below Refund of construction fees to the West Keansburg Fire Company Refund of the overpayment of food handlers fee for Union Plaza Liquors Refund of the overpayment of landlord registration fee for 389 Middle Road Issuance of Bingo License BL-215 to the Hazlet Township Senior Club and Raffle License RL-4105 to the Hazlet Township Senior Club Assessing a lien on various properties. PUBLIC HEARING Anyone who would like to address the Township Committee regarding the below listed Resolutions on the Agenda, please come up, print your name and address on the sign in sheet and then state your name and address for the Committee. Voice vote:

5 323. Transfer of Funds Authorizing the payment of Progress Payment #1 for Precise Construction, Inc. for the Natco Park Parking Lot Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment #5 of the First Vehicles Contract Stipend for Kathy Viscardi and Ed Huber.

6 Payment of Bills: Advance bill lists have been supplied to each Committee Member. Citizens Hearing: Motion to close hearing: Voice vote: Motion to adjourn: Voice vote: Time:

7 RESOLUTION S-1 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PHILIP E. MEEHAN AS CHIEF OF POLICE, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2016, NUNC PRO TUNC, AND APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEEHAN AND THE TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, the Township has a vacancy in the position of Chief of Police due to the retirement of former Chief James A. Broderick; and WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Philip E. Meehan joined the Hazlet Police Department in 1997 and has served with distinction since that time, attaining the rank of Deputy Chief of Police in 2011; and WHEREAS, upon Chief Broderick s retirement, Deputy Chief Meehan assumed control of the Police Department and has served as Acting Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, the Township wishes to appoint Meehan as its Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, Meehan wishes to accept appointment as Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, Meehan s appointment shall be effective November 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Township and Meehan wish to memorialize the terms and conditions of Meehan s employment as Chief of Police in a written employment agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee wishes to approve that written employment agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Hazlet that Philip E. Meehan is hereby appointed Chief of Police of the Township of Hazlet, effective November 17, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms and conditions of Chief Meehan s employment contained in the written employment agreement, incorporated herein by referenced, are hereby approved, and shall be effective December 21, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the employment agreement on behalf of the Township.

8 I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

9 RESOLUTION S-2 WHEREAS, the Township of Hazlet is in receipt of a Certification of Eligibles for the position of Deputy Police Chief in the Hazlet Township Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee to appoint one (1) eligible to said position of Deputy Police Chief in the Hazlet Township Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that Ted Wittke, Jr. be and he is hereby appointed to the position of Deputy Police Chief in the Hazlet Township Police Department effective December 20, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Certifying Agent process and forward the necessary paperwork to the Department of Personnel. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

10 RESOLUTION S-3 WHEREAS, the Township of Hazlet is in receipt of a Certification of Eligibles for the position of Police Lieutenant in the Hazlet Township Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee to appoint three (3) eligibles to said position of Police Lieutenant in the Hazlet Township Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that Michael Duncan, Christopher Acevedo and William Agar, Jr. be and they are hereby appointed to the position of Police Lieutenant in the Hazlet Township Police Department effective December 20, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that they be compensated at an annual salary of $115, pro rated, as set forth in the current PBA Contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Certifying Agent process and forward the necessary paperwork to the Department of Personnel. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

11 RESOLUTION S-4 WHEREAS, the Township of Hazlet is in receipt of a Certification of Eligibles for the position of Police Sergeant in the Hazlet Township Police Department; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee to appoint three (3) eligibles to said position of Police Sergeant in the Hazlet Township Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that Gerard Laurino, Kevin Geoghan and Vincent Quinn be and they are hereby appointed to the position of Police Sergeant in the Hazlet Township Police Department effective December 20, 2016; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that they be compensated at an annual salary of $109, pro rated, as set forth in the current PBA Contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Certifying Agent process and forward the necessary paperwork to the Department of Personnel. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

12 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the Township s Construction fee be refunded to the West Keansburg Fire Company for the removal of an oil tank permit; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the refund be in the amount of $75.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Construction Department. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

13 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the below named shall receive a refund for the overpayment of their Food Handlers License fee; and Name Amount Union Plaza Liquors $ Union Avenue Hazlet, NJ Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Health I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

14 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the following person be issued a refund for the overpayment of a Landlord Registration Fee. NAME AMOUNT YU the Ying $ Middle Road Hazlet, NJ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Zoning and Finance Offices. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

15 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the be and is hereby authorized to issue the following Bingo and Raffle Licenses: BL-215 Hazlet Township Senior Citizen Club RL Hazlet Township Senior Citizen Club I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

16 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the grass and weeds are overgrown on several properties in Hazlet Township; and WHEREAS, the said grass and weeds have created a hazardous condition to the health and welfare of the area residents; and WHEREAS, the Township of Hazlet has undertaken the necessary clean-up to preserve the health and welfare of the area residents and correct this dangerous condition; and WHEREAS, Chapter 213, Section of the Code of the Township of Hazlet, permits the Municipality to assess all costs related thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the cost for clean up plus an administrative fee, be assessed as a municipal lien against the properties listed below and shall be collected in the same manner, bearing interest at the same rate as taxes: Tenth Street, Block 23, Lot 7 - $ Brian Court, Block 248, Lot $ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost assessed shall be in addition to any penalties imposed for violations to this Chapter. I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS BETWEEN BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS N.J.S. 40A:4-58 WHEREAS, transfers are permitted between budget appropriations during the last two months of the fiscal year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township, in the County of Monmouth, New Jersey, that transfers between 2016 Budget Appropriations be made as follows: CURRENT FUND FROM TO Financial Administration S/W $7, Tax Assessment Administration O/E 20, Streets and Road Maintenance S/W 45, Police S/W $20, Dispatchers S/W 5, Maintenance of Motor Vehicles O/E 20, Telephone O/E 10, Water and Sewerage O/E 10, Telecommunications O/E 7, Total $72, $72, I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee as its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

18 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the Engineer be and is hereby authorized to execute Progress Payment Estimate #1 for Precise Construction, Inc. for the Natco Park Parking Lot in the amount of $110, I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee at its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

19 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Amendment #5 of the First Vehicles Contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of Amendment #5 is $437, I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee as its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.

20 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of Hazlet Township that the below listed employees receive a stipend for additional hours worked in Kathy Viscardi - $5, Ed Huber - $3, I, EVELYN A. GRANDI, of Hazlet Township do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly passed and adopted by the Township Committee as its meeting held on the 20 th day of December, 2016.