October 13, The Clerk read the following statement:

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1 October 13, 2015 The Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union, convened in regular session at Municipal Headquarters, Friberger Park, Union, New Jersey, on the 13th day of October, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Manuel Figueiredo, Chairman of the Township Committee. The Clerk read the following statement: "This is a regular meeting of the Township Committee. Public Notice of this meeting has been given, as required by the 'Open Public Meeting's Law'. A Resolution was adopted on January 1, 2015, designating this date, this hall and 7:30 P.M. as the time for this regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union. A notice of each and every regular meeting of the Township Committee was posted, in accordance with the aforesaid 'Open Public Meeting's Law', in one public place reserved for the posting of Ordinances and official notices of the Township of Union, namely, the bulletin board next to the Clerk's Office. In addition thereto, a copy of said Resolution was forwarded to The Local Source, Suburban News and the Star Ledger. A copy of said Resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Township." The opening prayer was led by Deputy Mayor Suzette Cavadas, and the pledge to the flag was led by Committeeman Clifton People. The Clerk called the roll. Those present and those absent, were as follows: Present: PROCLAMATIONS: MANUEL FIGUEIREDO, MAYOR SUZETTE CAVADAS, DEPUTY MAYOR ANTHONY TERREZZA CLIFTON PEOPLE, JR. JOSEPH FLORIO Proclaiming October 4-10, 2015 as Mental Illness Awareness Week. Proclaiming October as International Alpha Delta Kappa Month. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. People, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the Minutes of Meetings held on September 22, 2015, Executive, Conference and Regular Meetings as printed and distributed by the Clerk. DRAFT AND FIRST READINGS: The Clerk presented draft ordinance amending Ordinance 3729 to add a handicap parking space in front of 321 Indiana Street. On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. People, and carried, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the said draft of ordinance be received, approved, and that the same be taken up on first reading by title.

2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED PARKING SPACES FOR USE BY PERSONS WITH SPECIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION CARDS, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. (This Ordinance creates a handicap creates a handicap spot in front of 321 Indiana Street). On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. People and carried on roll call, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on first reading, and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be considered as to second and final reading, at a meeting to be held on October 27, Mr. Terrezza, aye, Mr. Florio, aye, Mr. People, aye, Ms. Cavadas, aye, Mr. Figueiredo, aye. The Clerk presented draft ordinance creating a human relations commission in the Township of Union. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza, and carried, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the said draft of ordinance be received, approved, and that the same be taken up on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE CREATING A HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza and carried on roll call, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on first reading, and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be considered as to second and final reading, at a meeting to be held on October 27, Mr. Terrezza, aye, Mr. Florio, aye, Mr. People, aye, Ms. Cavadas, aye, Mr. Figueiredo, aye. The Clerk presented draft ordinance establishing contractor qualification and performance standards for significant public construction and maintenance contracts or contracts that receive financial assistance from public subsidies. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the said draft of ordinance be received, approved, and that the same be taken up on first reading by title. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS OR CONTRACTS THAT RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC SUBSIDIES BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UNION, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF

3 NEW JERSEY (This ordinance creates minimum standards for significant public construction and maintenance contracts or contracts that receive financial assistance from public subsidies). On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried on roll call, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on first reading, and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be considered as to second and final reading, at a meeting to be held on October 27, Mr. Terrezza, aye, Mr. Florio, aye, Mr. People, aye, Ms. Cavadas, aye, Mr. Figueiredo, aye. RESOLUTONS: On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza, and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union is in need of purchasing hardware and installation of equipment for computers in emergency response vehicles; and WHEREAS, quotes were received and Goldfinch Communications LLC was the low quote; and WHEREAS, these can be purchased from Goldfinch Communications LLC, th Avenue, Brick, NJ 08724; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer not to exceed $33, and will be charged to Fire Department T for $15, and T for $18,262.52; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. People, and carried, 304: WHEREAS, the Township of Union entered into an agreement with Ed Donnelly Plumbing to provide plumbing services to the Township of Union for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, the term of the contract was November 12, 2014 through November 11, 2015 and; WHEREAS, the township wishes to exercise the extension option of the contract for a period of one year at a 0% increase. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Committee of the Township of Union authorizes the extension of the contract Ed Donnelly Plumbing, 941 Capstan Drive, Forked River, New Jersey 08731, for the term of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016; and On motion of Mr. People, seconded by Ms. Cavadas, and carried, 305; WHEREAS, the Township of Union desires to add one public hydrant as shown on the attached drawing to enhance the township s firefighting ability in the vicinity of Bridge Development Partners, a project at 750 Union Avenue; and WHEREAS, New Jersey American Water has requested a resolution of the Township Committee stating its approval to add said hydrant to the list of public hydrants paid for by the township on a quarterly basis; and

4 WHEREAS, said installation work will be performed by New Jersey American Water in an acceptable and timely manner; and WHEREAS, in order to ensure public safety, the approval was needed prior to the Township Committee meeting on October 13, 2015; therefore, a phone poll was conducted by the Municipal Clerk and a majority of the Township Committee gave approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union does hereby ratify the approval of the addition of the one public hydrant as shown on the attached drawing, authorizes the Administrator to sign the Public Hydrant Authorization Form, and further agrees to pay New Jersey American Water for the associated costs for said hydrant. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk is directed to forward the signed copy of this resolution to New Jersey American Water, 1341 North Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07062, attention: Daniele Lagana for further processing. On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Terrezza and carried, 306; WHEREAS, the Township of Union has a Police Firearms Training Facility used for training and certification purposes; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Kenilworth wishes to utilize the range for those purposes for their officers; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union and the Borough of Kenilworth wish to engage in a shared service agreement for the use of the facility with all details included in the attached agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union and the Borough of Kenilworth have agreed to abide by the provisions of the agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said agreement between the Township of Union and the Borough of Kenilworth. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. People and carried, 307; WHEREAS, The Township has received the vouchers listed below which have been properly documented and checked, and WHEREAS, said vouchers were submitted in accordance with the verification procedure designed by Suplee, Clooney and Company, which assures accurate calculation of charges for disposal and all applicable taxes, and WHEREAS, The Township of Union continues to protect the interim rate of $73.14 per ton for household waste and $ for bulky waste, this resolution is authorized subject to a possible retroactive rate adjustment by the Department of Environmental Protection, Board of Public Utilities, in which case the Township will demand a refund, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, New Jersey, in a meeting assembled this 13th day of October 2015, hereby authorizes for payment the following vouchers, which are now owed, in accordance with the exceptions hereinbefore expressed. MONTH OF SEPTEMBER PO Number AMOUNT Contract Service , Disposal Cost Contract , Bulky Waste Contract , Condo/Apartments Contract ,333.33

5 Recycling Contract , TOTAL 9/1/2015-9/30/2015 $ 340, On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Union purchases electrical supplies for the Township from Opus Electric, 301 Trotting Road, Union, New Jersey 07083, and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $65, it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $13, for a total contract amount not to exceed $78,000.00; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 2015 municipal budget for the payment of the services of Opus Electric to provide for the electrical services for an amount not to exceed $78,000.00, and the availability thereof has been certified by the Local Finance Officer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee in the Township of Union in the County of Union hereby amends Resolution No by an additional $13, for a total contract amount of $78, On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any County or Municipality when such items shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, the said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee had not anticipated any revenue for the 2015 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant and we received $35,500.00; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2015 in the sum of $35,500.00, which item is now available as a revenue from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. On motion of Mr. People, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, 310; WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Union purchases supplies for the Township from Advance County Locksmith, 412 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ 07083; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $4, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $1, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,500.00; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 2015 municipal budget for the payment of the services of Advance County Locksmith to provide for the purchase of various locks and keys for an amount not to exceed $6,500.00, and the availability thereof has been certified by the Local Finance Officer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee in

6 the Township of Union in the County of Union hereby amends Resolution No by an additional $1, for a total contract amount of $6, On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, 311; WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Union purchases supplies for the Township from P & J Carpets, 1929 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $26, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $5, for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,516.50; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the 2015 municipal budget for the payment of the services of P & J Carpets to provide for the purchase of carpeting for various offices for an amount not to exceed $31,516.50, and the availability thereof has been certified by the Local Finance Officer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee in the Township of Union in the County of Union hereby amends Resolution No by an additional $5, for a total contract amount of $31, On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides for the establishment of open-end contracts; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchase and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union purchases Diesel Fuel from National Terminal, Inc., State Contract No ; and WHEREAS, said purchases will exceed the bid threshold of $40, for 2015; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $90, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $35, for a total amount not to exceed $125, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby amends Resolution No increasing the amount to National Terminal, Inc., 175 Orange Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103, State Contract No ; pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.9, open-end contracts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases under this State Contract, not to exceed a total amount of $125, and shall be encumbered to (DPW). On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. People and carried, 313; WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union is in need of line striping for various locations; and WHEREAS, quotes were received and A Plus Striping was the low quote; and WHEREAS, this can be purchased from A Plus Striping, P.O. Box 413, Glenwood, New Jersey 07428; and

7 WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer not to exceed $2, and will be charged to Public Works ; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides for the establishment of open-end contracts; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchase and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union purchases road materials for the Township from Weldon Materials, 3938 So. Main Road, Vineland, NJ 08360, State Contract No through the Union County Cooperative Pricing agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution Nos in the amount of $125, and it is now necessary to increase that amount by an additional $85, for a total amount not to exceed $210, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes amending Resolution No , by an additional $85, for a total contract amount of $210,000.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases under this State Contract, not to exceed $210,000.00, and shall be encumbered to On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. People and carried, 315; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides for the establishment of open-end contracts; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchase and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union uses Air Brake & Equipment for the Maintenance & Repair for Heavy Duty Vehicles, 225 Route 22, Hillside, NJ 07205, State Contract No ; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolutions NO and for a total amount of $50, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $15, for a total revised contract amount not to exceed $65, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent of the Township of Union to allow the Maintenance and Repair of Heavy Duty Vehicles from Air Brake & Equipment, 225 Route 22, Hillside, NJ State Contract Vendor, State Contract No ; pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.9, open-end contracts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases under this State Contract, not to exceed a total amount of $65, and shall be encumbered to

8 On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. People, and carried, 316; WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. The Township Committee of the Township of Union purchases services to GPS units from Synovia, 9330 Priority Was West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46420; and WHERAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $4, and it is now necessary to increase that amount by an additional $ for a total amount not to exceed $5, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes amending Resolution No by an additional $ for a total contract amount of $5,400.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases not to exceed $5,400.00, and shall be encumbered to On motion of Mr. People, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, 317; WHEREAS, the Township of Union is in need of sanitary sewer line cleaning for West Chestnut Street and Route 22; and WHEREAS, quotes were received and Oswald Enterprises, Inc., 161 East Road, P.O. Box 126, Belford, New Jersey was the low quote at an amount not to exceed $14,750.00; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $14, and will be charged to NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby awards a contract to Oswald Enterprises, Inc., for the Jet-Vac Cleaning of Sanitary Sewer Lines at West Chestnut Street and Route 22 for the Department of Public Works. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, both the Law Department and the Accounts Department have prepared and submitted Policies and Procedures to be utilized in the operation of their respective departments. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union that: 1. The Township of Union adopts the Policies and Procedures in the Law Department and Accounts Department. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, the property identified as Block 2005, Lots 1 and 3; Block 1903, Lots 2 through 5 as shown on the Township of Union tax map (the Property, commonly referred to as 750 Union Avenue) was the subject of an application before the Zoning Board of the Township of Union (hereinafter the Board ) made by Bridge Point Union, LLC ( Developer ), through its affiliate Bridge Acquisition Company, LLC, for the approval of a preliminary and final major site plan with bulk variances to permit the construction of a warehouse and office building, with supporting vehicle and trailer parking and site improvements (the Project ); and WHEREAS, the Board granted final site plan approval for the

9 Project by resolution memorialized on November 19, 2014 ( Resolution ); and WHEREAS, the Resolution and the Code of General Ordinances of the Township of Union require the Developer to enter into a developer s agreement with the Township of Union ( Township ) in connection with the Project; and WHEREAS, the developer s agreement attached hereto between the Township and Developer ( Agreement ) has been prepared by the Township Attorney and has been reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer and by the attorney for the Developer. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union, County of Union, New Jersey that: 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement substantially in the form as attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to such additions, deletions, modifications or amendments deemed necessary by the Mayor in his discretion in consultation with counsel, which additions, deletions, modifications or amendments do not alter the substantive rights and obligations of the parties thereto, and to take all other necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the Agreement. 3. The Township Clerk is hereby authorized to forward the original and certified copies of the Agreement to the Township Attorney for recording with the Clerk of the County of Union. A copy of this Resolution and the Agreement shall be retained on file in the Offices of the Township Clerk. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, the Township of Maplewood is in need of a backup ambulance due to a recent fire in their headquarters; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations require that all paid agencies have a backup ambulance; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union and the Township of Maplewood wish to engage in a shared service agreement for the use of a backup ambulance with all details included in the attached agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union and the Township of Maplewood have agreed to abide by the provisions of the agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said agreement between the Township of Union and the Township of Maplewood. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, the Township of Union Fire Department is in need of purchasing a thermal imaging camera for Engine 2; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchase and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, these can be purchased from Gen-el Safety & Industrial Products, 961 Route 10 East, Suite 2M, Randolph, NJ for an amount not to exceed $9, ; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $9, and will be charged to NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township

10 Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Ms. Cavadas and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No ; WHEREAS, the Township of Union Fire Department is in need of purchasing an OHD Quantifit Fit System (breathing apparatus); and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchase and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, this can be purchased from Gen-el Safety & Industrial Products, 961 Route 10 East, Suite 2M, Randolph, NJ for an amount not to exceed $11, ; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $11, and will be charged to NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. FINANCES: On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza, and carried, the Township Committee authorized the payment of bills which are listed in the Permanent Claim's Register against the Township of Union, for the period October 13, 2015, approved by respective Departments as being correct. The Clerk presented listing of "Adjustment of Taxes Receivable" submitted by the Collector of Taxes for remission, in pursuance to Revised Statutes. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza and carried, the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that refund of the following Tax over-payments be approved and payment authorized: BLOCK/ LOT NAME YEAR AMOUNT Realty 2014 $ 11, Tax Appeal Mgmt. LLC. Payable to: The Irwin Law Firm Attorney Trust Account, FBO 1961 Realty Mgmt. On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza and carried the Township Committee, RESOLVED, that the adjustment of taxes receivable due to State Tax Appeals be approved and payment authorized: BLOCK/ LOT NAME YEAR AMOUNT Bapu Corp c/o Harshad Patel 2013 $ 19, Tax Appeal 2014 $ 19, On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Mr. Terrezza, and carried, the Township Committee authorized payment of Community Development Agency Bills in the amount of $15, COMMUNICATIONS:

11 From: Terri Malanda, Tax Collector, Re: Requesting the Township Committee authorize checks issued to the following representing the redemption of tax sale certificates; NAME AMOUNT CERT# LOCATION US Bank Cust/ $17, For Phoenix $ 4, Carnegie Place US Bank Cust/ $37, BV001 Trust $42, Andrea Road Lien Machine LLC $14, $10, Tournament Drive II US Bank Cust/ $ 1, PC4 Firsttrust $ N/A Maple Avenue On motion of Mr. Florio, seconded by Ms. Cavadas, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: D.J. Salvante, Superintendent of Recreation, Re: Requesting permission to hold the Annual Halloween Parade and to close off Stuyvesant Avenue from Axton Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Terrezza, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: Stephen M. Ruhl, Resident, Re: Requesting to close off Lafayette Avenue, between Elmwood Avenue and West Chestnut Street, on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM for their annual Halloween Celebration. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Ms. Cavadas, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: Various Residents Re: Requesting the following Block Parties take place: A. Monique Cooper, Resident, on Saturday, October 31, 2015 on Overlook Terrace from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM B. Robert Marshall, Fairway Civic Association, on Sunday, October 25, 2015 on Redwood Place between Malcolm Road and Evergreen Parkway between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the requests. From: Jessica Cunningham, Union County St. Patrick s Day Parade Committee, Re: Requesting permission to use the showmoilbe and sound system on Saturday, March 12, 2016 with all fee waived. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Mr. Florio and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: Master Ju Lee, World Tae Kwon Do Academy Union, 1070 Stuyvesant Avenue, Re: Requesting permission to hang a 12 x 3.5 banner promoting their school. On motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Ms. Cavadas, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request.

12 From: Kim Eason, First Baptist Church of Vauxhall, 5 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey Re: Requesting permission for Whole Foods to erect a tent in the Municipal Parking Lot # 23 on Springfield Avenue from 8:30 AM 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2015 during their Springfield Avenue Community Clean-up Day event. On motion of Mr. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Florio, and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: Brenae Cammon, Resident, Re: Requesting a handicap sign in front of 1631 Van Ness Terrace. On motion of Ms. Cavadas, seconded by Mr. Terrezza and carried, the Township Committee moved to refer to the Police Department for review and report back to the Committee. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: MONTHLY REPORTS: Clerk s Office Senior Services Fire Department Purchasing Department Community Development Police Department COMMITTEE REPORTS: MR. FLORIO: Mr. Florio congratulated the Unico Award Recipients, Suzette Cavadas and Sally Strauss. Explained grant money was received and will be used Mr. Florio presented the monthly report from the Fire Department. MR. TERREZZA: Mr. Terrezza congratulated the Proclamation Recipients Mr. Terrezza presented the report from the Senior Citizens Department. Mr. Terrezza presented the report from the Recreation Department. MR. PEOPLE: Mr. People spoke on the benefits of last month s proclamation Put on the Brakes Mr. People commented on the program called back pack for lives and how he wants to help it succeed. Mr. People presented the monthly report from the Police Department. SUZETTE CAVADAS: Ms. Cavadas presented the monthly report from the Department of Public Works. MR. FIGUEIREDO: Mr. Figueiredo congratulated the recipients of the Proclamations. Mr. Figueiredo thanked Mr. People for making residents aware of this new program to help soldiers with PTSD. Mr. Figueiredo spoke of wearing his pink tie in honor of breast

13 cancer awareness month and urged all women to get tested. Mr. Figueiredo announced a Dinner Dance at the Knights of Columbus on October 23, 2015, this event will raise money that will go toward the Memorial Day Parade. PUBLIC HEARING: Matilda Rubella, Burnet Avenue, expressed concerns about the construction on the house next to her and the water drainage problem to her property. There being no further business presented, the Township Committee on motion of Mr. Terrezza, seconded by Ms. Cavadas, and carried, adjourned the meeting, the time being 8:11 P.M. Dated: October 13, 2015 MANUEL FIGUEIREDO, Chairman of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union. EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk