AGENDA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING Monday, July 24, :00 p.m.

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1 AGENDA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING Monday, July 24, :00 p.m. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call. 3. Adequate Notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, has been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and the Sentinel on December 30, 2016 and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex on the same date. 4. ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Worksession Meeting of May 8, 2017 b. Worksession Meeting of June 26, 2017 c. Regular Meeting of June 28, 2017 d. Special Meeting of July 12, CALENDAR YEAR BUDGET: a. Amendment to the Budget b. Final Adoption SOLID WASTE BUDGET: a. Final Adoption 8. REPORTS FROM ALL COUNCIL COMMITTEES: 9. POINTS OF LIGHT 10. FROM THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: a. Resolution authorizing and development and submission of NJBPU Clean Energy Direct Install Program grant. b. Award of Contracts for Public Bid No Ford, Dodge Car and Truck Parts, Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda Car Parts. c. Award of Contracts for Public Bid No Sport Uniforms and Clothing d. Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for the purchase of 46 computers and 8 tablets with Software. 11. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

2 a. Report of Disbursements through July 20, b. Resolution authorizing refund in the amount of $ 234, for redemption of tax sale certificates. c. Temporary Budget. d. Resolution authorizing refund of tax overpayments, totaling $4, e. Resolution authorizing the refund of a Temporary Discharge Approval Sewer Use overpayment. f. Award of Contact for RFP Appraisal Services for Tax Court Appeals. 12. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: a. Resolution authorizing development and submission of 2017 EDHHS EMA/BRIDGES Tap Vap Target Field Trip Grant. b. Resolution accepting Grant from Target Corporation to support the Edison Municipal Alliance. c. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant funds from the County of Middlesex for the Township Municipal Alliance Program. 13. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW: a. Resolution designating the property commonly known on the Township tax maps as Block 124, Lots 2.E6 and (aka 2165 and 2205 Lincoln Highway) as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. b. This Resolution authorizes the Mayor, or his authorized designee, to execute a settlement agreement with Sokol Behot, LLP, with respect to certain legal fees in connection with that certain litigation captioned in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Sokol Behot, LLP v. Township of Edison, MID-L c. An Ordinance amending the Township Code Chapter 11 General Licensing and Building Regulations setting forth requirements for Clothing Donation Bins. d. An Ordinance amending the Township Code to prohibit parking on both sides of Crestwood Avenue, Trenton Avenue and Norwood Place, within fifty (50) feet of Woodbridge Avenue. 14. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENGINEERING: a. Resolution authoring a refund of unused portion of Developer s Escrow. b. Resolution accepting new street lights at the cul-de-sac of Mila Court. 15. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: a. Award of Contracts for Public Bid No., Materials. b. Award of Contract for Public Bid No Leaf Bags c. Award of Contract for Public Bid No Traffic Warning/Street Signs and

3 related Materials. d. Award of Contract for Public Bid No Emergency Pump Station Repairs 16. FROM THE CHIEF OF FIRE: a. Volunteer of Firefighters b. Resolution rejecting Bid for Emergency Vehicles c. Resolution awarding an Emergency Contract for the Emergency Engine replacement on Engine FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE: a. Resolution authorizing a grant application for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 Labor Day Crackdown. b. Resolution authorizing a grant application and participation in the 2017 State of NJ Office Attorney General Det. Mathew L. Tarentino Community Policy Grant. c. Resolution approving participation in FY 2017 Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership. d. Award of Contract/Purchase Order for the purchase of fifteen (15) concealable Body Armor. e. Award of Contract/Purchase order for the Maintenance, Repair and Purchase of Radio Communication equipment. 18. FROM THE TOWNSHIP CLERK: a. Resolutions authorizing the renewal of 2017/2018 Liquor Licenses. b. Resolution regarding a fee waiver. c. Resolution authorizing the issuance of a New Plenary Distribution Liquor License. 19. FROM THE COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD: 20. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Council President Lombardi a. None Councilmember Coyle a. Resolution of Recognition- JP Stevens High School Students Councilmember Diehl a. None Councilmember Gomez a. Resolution of Recognition JFK Hospital

4 Councilmember Patil a. None Councilmember Sendelsky a. Resolution of Recognition JFK Hospital Councilmember Shah a. None 21. ADJOURNMENT

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6 RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 21, 2017 WHEREAS, the Director of Finance of the Township of Edison has transmitted to the Township Council a Report of Disbursements made through July 21, FUND AMOUNT Current $14,272, Affordable Housing 66, Capital 594, Cash Performance 71, CDBG 15, Developers Escrow 60, Dog (Animal Control) 17, Federal Forfeited 14, Grants 5, Law Enforcement 0.00 Open Space 0.00 Park Improvements 0.00 Payroll Deductions 1,129, Sanitation Fund 165, Self Insurance 0.00 Sewer Utility 439, Tax Sale Redemption 518, Tree Fund 0.00 Tree Planting 0.00 Trust 231, TOTAL $17,603, /s/ Nicholas C. Fargo Chief Financial Officer NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the above-referenced disbursements report is hereby approved.

7 TOWNSHIP OF EDISON MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has opportunities available for subsidies under its Clean Energy (CE) Direct Install Program (DIP) for energy-saving, facilitybased, municipal projects under 250kWh monthly; and WHEREAS, an application shall be developed and submitted to the NJBPU CE DIP to support the design, purchase and installation of interior/exterior lighting and interior heating, as energysaving building retrofits at the EDPW Sanitation and Recycling Garage at 91 Truman Drive Edison, NJ as it will help to save energy resources, decrease related operating costs, reduce municipal greenhouse gasses, obtain Capacity Rewards, as well as earn valuable points toward Edison s Sustainable Jersey Silver Level Certification; and WHEREAS, the EDPW Sanitation and Recycling Garage at 91 Truman Drive Edison, NJ is in need of having such work performed, but lacks the total funds required to do so; and WHEREAS, such proposed work qualifies as eligible activities for subsidy funding under the NJBPU CE DIP; and WHEREAS, a maximum project subsidy award of $125, is available from the 2017 NJBPU CE DIP, with a requisite 30% cash match to be provided by local capital funds amortized over a sixty-month period. WHEREAS, the total, estimated cost of the NJBPU CE DIP EDPW Sanitation and Recycling Garage Project shall not exceed $178,000.00, which shall be supported by the combined Program subsidy (70%) and amortized local capital funds (30%); and WHEREAS, the NJBPU Clean Energy Direct Install Program operates through an established, pre-qualified set of participating contractors, who perform start-to-finish program services, including the initial energy assessment to identify equipment that is not energy-efficient to be replaced, obtaining Program approval of chosen improvements and equipment replacement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to NJBPU Clean Energy Direct Install Program guidelines, only certified contractors are qualified to perform work under this program; and WHEREAS, Tri-State Light and Energy is a qualified contractor, certified to participate in the NJBPU Clean Energy Direct Install Program and holds a NJ State Cooperative Purchasing Contract; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, Middlesex, State of New Jersey, does hereby approve the development and submission of said NJBPU CE DIP subsidy application, at a regularly-scheduled Work Session on the evening of July 24, 2017, followed by a regularly-scheduled Public Meeting on the evening of July 26, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such grant funds that are received as a product of this application to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Clean Energy (CE) Direct Install Program (DIP), for a maximum 70% subsidy award of $125,000.00, will be accepted, administered, documented and disbursed in accordance with all applicable local, county, state and federal regulations and statutes.

8 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FREEHOLD FORD INCORPORATED FOR THE FURNISHING OF FORD AND DODGE CAR AND TRUCK PARTS, CHEVROLET, TOYOTA AND HONDA CAR PARTS WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on April 19, 2017 for Public Bid No Ford and Dodge Car and Truck Parts, Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda Car Parts; and WHEREAS, FREEHOLD FORD INCORPORATED, 3572 Route 9, Freehold, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for Ford Car and Truck Parts, Items 1 & 2 of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $90,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid by FREEHOLD FORD INCORPORATED, 3572 Route 9, Freehold, NJ 07728, for Ford and Dodge Car and Truck Parts and Chevrolet Car Parts is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for Ford Car and Truck Parts items 1 & 2 of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $90, and any other necessary documents, with FREEHOLD FORD INCORPORATED.

9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FRED BEANS PARTS FOR THE FURNISHING OF FORD AND DODGE CAR AND TRUCK PARTS, CHEVROLET, TOYOTA AND HONDA CAR PARTS WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on April 19, 2017 for Public Bid No Ford and Dodge Car and Truck Parts, Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda Car Parts; and WHEREAS, FRED BEANS PARTS, 131 Doyle St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for Dodge Car and Truck Parts and Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda Car Parts, Items 3-7 of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $25,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid by FRED BEANS PARTS, 131 Doyle St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, for Ford and Dodge Car and Truck Parts and Chevrolet Car Parts and is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for Dodge Car and Truck Parts and Chevrolet, Toyota and Honda Car Parts, Items 3-7 of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $25, and any other necessary documents, with FRED BEANS PARTS.

10 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO FRONT NINE CAPITAL, D/B/A STAR SPORTS FOR THE FURNISHING OF SPORTS/SAFETY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 7, 2017 for Public Bid No Sports Uniforms and Clothing; and WHEREAS, FRONT NINE CAPITAL, D/B/A STAR SPORTS, 260 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $12,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by FRONT NINE CAPITAL, D/B/A STAR SPORTS, 260 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY for Sports Uniforms and Clothing is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $12, and any other necessary documents, with FRONT NINE CAPITAL, D/B/A STAR SPORTS.

11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO DOT DESIGNING, LLC FOR THE FURNISHING OF SPORTS/SAFETY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 7, 2017 for Public Bid No Sports Uniforms and Clothing; and WHEREAS, DOT DESIGNING, LLC, 242 Possum Hollow Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $25,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by DOT DESIGNING, LLC, 242 Possum Hollow Rd., Monroe Twp., NJ for Sports Uniforms and Clothing is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $25, and any other necessary documents, with DOT DESIGNING, LLC.

12 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BSN SPORTS FOR THE FURNISHING OF SPORTS/SAFETY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 7, 2017 for Public Bid No Sports Uniforms and Clothing; and WHEREAS, BSN SPORTS, P.O. Box 49, Jenkintown, PA submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet; and and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $8,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time; WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by BSN SPORTS, P.O. Box 49, Jenkintown, PA for Sports Uniforms and Clothing is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for various items of the bid as listed on the spreadsheet. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $8, and any other necessary documents, with BSN SPORTS.

13 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF 46 COMPUTERS AND 8 TABLETS WITH SOFTWARE FOR VARIOUS OFFICES IN THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase forty six (46) computers and eight (8) tablets with software for various offices in the Township of Edison; and WHEREAS, although these items are under State Contract Numbers under M-0483/NASPO Valuepoint Computer and M-0003/Software License & Related Services, Edison Township solicited quotes from three awarded State Contracted vendors; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $67,166.20; and WHEREAS, SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., 290 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ submitted the lowest quote in the amounts of $10, for the tablets and $38, for the computers under State Contract 89974; and $17, for the software under State Contract No ; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law, public bidding is not required when the purchase is under a state contract; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $13, have been certified to be available in the Construction Enforcement Agency Computer Hardware & Software Account, Number and $53, have been certified to be available in the Acquisition of Computer and Camera Equipment Account Number C ; and WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not to exceed $67, and any other necessary documents, with SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., 290 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873, as described herein. 2. This contract is authorized pursuant to the authority set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law, and State Contract, Numbers 89974/M-0483 and 89851/M CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $13, have been certified to be available Account Number and funds in the amount of $53, are available in Account Number C Financial Officer Nicholas C. Fargo Chief

14 RESOLUTION Authorizing refund for redemption of tax sale certificates WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lina Vallejo, reports and advises that at various sales of land for delinquent taxes held by the Edison Township Collector of Taxes, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the attached listing of tax sale certificates were sold; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector further reports that the said tax sale certificates have been redeemed thereof, and further advises that the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a refund of monies paid at the time of redemption. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing, totaling $234,

15 RESOLUTION Temporary Emergency Appropriations WHEREAS, the Local Budget Law, specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20, requires that the governing body of a municipality shall by Resolution make appropriations if any contract, commitments or payments are to be made between the beginning of the Calendar year and the adoption of budget; and WHEREAS, the Local budget Law and the Optional Municipal Charter Act of 1950 provide for the adoption of municipal budget by March 20, 2017 unless said budget calendar is extended according to law; and WHEREAS, the date of this Resolution is prior to the adoption of the 2017 Calendar Year Budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that the following Temporary Emergency Appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Finance for his record. CURRENT FUND AMOUNT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Salary 24, BUSINESS ADMINSTRATOR Other Expenses 5, PURCHASING Salary 0.00 PURCHASING Other Expenses 4, PURCHASING CENTRAL STORE Other Expenses 0.00 COMMUNICATIONS/EDISON TV Salary 1, COMMUNICATIONS/EDISON TV Other Expenses 4, PERSONNEL/HR Salary 1, PERSONNEL/HR Other Expenses MAYOR Salary MAYOR Other Expenses COUNCIL Salary 2, COUNCIL Other Expenses MUNICIPAL CLERK Salary MUNICIPAL CLERK Other Expenses 9,612.50

16 ETHICS COMMISSION Other Expenses FINANCE DEPARTMENT Salary FINANCE DEPARTMENT Other Expenses 6, DISBURSEMENTS Salary 0.00 DISBURSEMENTS Other Expenses PAYROLL Salary PAYROLL Other Expenses 0.00 AUDIT SERVICES 6, DATA PROCESSING Other Expenses 0.00 TAX COLLECTION Salary 21, TAX COLLECTION Other Expenses 2, TAX ASSESSMENT Salary 46, TAX ASSESSMENT Other Expenses 13, LEGAL DEPARTMENT Salary 28, LEGAL DEPARTMENT Other Expenses 61, ENGINEERING SERVICES Salary 0.00 ENGINEERING SERVICES Other Expenses 13, PLANNING BOARD Other Expenses ENVIRONMENTAL COMM Other Expenses ZONING BOARD Other Expenses 2, PLANNING & ZONING DEPT Salary 46, PLANNING & ZONING Other Expenses 8, CONSTRUCTION ENFORC AGENCY Salary 45, CONST ENF AGENCY Other Expenses 26, RENT CONTROL BOARD Salary 0.00 RENT CONTROL BOARD Other Expenses GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE 3,020,115.71

17 EMPLOYEE SALARY AND WAGES(WAIVERS) 0.00 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE EXPENSE 16, INSURANCE & SURETY Expense 0.00 LOSAP-Other Expenses 8, POLICE DEPARTMENT Salary 1,698, POLICE DEPARTMENT Other Expenses 75, DISPATCH 911 Salary 272, DISPATCH 911 Other Expenses 0.00 OFFICE OF EMRGNCY MGMT Other Expenses AID TO VOL FIRE 9, AID TO VOL FIRST AID 8, FIRE FIGHTING Salary 631, FIRE FIGHTING Other Expenses 69, FIRE PREVENTION Salary 27, FIRE PREVENTION Other Expenses 9, FIRE HYDRANT CHARGES 125, STREETS & ROADS Salary 224, STREETS & ROADS Other Expenses 27, SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Salary 100, SOLID WASTE RECYCLING Other Expenses 5, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Salary 0.00 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Other Expenses 0.00 MUNICIPAL GARAGE Salary 38, MUNICIPAL GARAGE Other Expenses 7, POLICE VEHICLES Salary 7, POLICE VEHICLES Other Expenses 22, CONDO COMMUNITY COSTS 13,333.34

18 HEALTH Salary 144, HEALTH Other Expenses 10, SENIOR CITIZEN Salary 26, SENIOR CITIZEN Other Expenses 3, RECREATION Salary 28, RECREATION Other Expenses 46, PARKS & TREES Salary 92, PARKS & TREES Other Expenses 0.00 FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Salary 45, FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Other Expenses 249, CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC EVENTS EXPENSES 5, PUBLIC BUILDINGS HEAT,LIGHT,POWER 78, STREET LIGHTING EXPENSE 91, PUBLIC BUILDINGS TELEPHONE 20, FUEL & LUBRICANTS Other Expenses 62, CONTINGENT Expense 4, PERS Expense 0.00 O.A.S.I. (SOCIAL SECURITY) Expense 60, MUNICIPAL COURT Salary 48, MUNICIPAL COURT Other Expenses 5, PUBLIC DEFENDER Salary 2, PUBLIC DEFENDER Other Expenses TOTAL CURRENT FUND 7,839,464.89

19 SEWER UTILITY FUND AMOUNT SEWER Salary 262, SEWER Other Expenses 132, SEWER Sewerage Disposal Charges 0.00 SEWER Capital Improvement Projects 683, SEWER Public Emp Retirement Sys (PERS) 0.00 SEWER Social Security (OASI) 12, Sewer Unemployment Insurance 2, TOTAL SEWER UTILITY FUND 1,093, SANITATION FUND AMOUNT SANITATION Salary 410, SANITATION Other Expenses 96, SANITATION EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE 199, SANITATION Public Emp Retirement Sys (PERS) 0.00 SANITATION Social Security (OASI) 16, SANITATION Disposal Fees 75, SANITATION Unemployment Insurance 2, SANITATION-Capital Outlay 540, TOTAL SANITATION FUND 1,340,063.27

20 RESOLUTION Authorizing refund for tax overpayments WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lina Vallejo, reports and advises that on various properties located within the Township of Edison, overpayments of real estate taxes have been made due to erroneous or duplicate payments, and WHEREAS, applications have been made to the Tax Collector for refunds of the said overpayments, and the Tax Collector advises that the requesters are entitled to refunds as provided the attached listing; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing totaling $

21 RESOLUTION Authorizing the refund of a Temporary Discharge Approval Sewer Use overpayment to a certain property owner in the Township WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lina Vallejo, reports and advises that a certain property owner in the Township, as requested by the this certain owner, has overpaid for a temporary discharge sewer use charge (TDA#004-06R7) that was never used, and due to an erroneous payment totaling amounts greater than billed to them for the year 2014; and WHEREAS, application has been made to the Tax Collector for a refund of the aforesaid overpayment that Township of Edison Engineering Dept. has researched and approved and the Tax Collector advises that the property owners are entitled to a refund as provided for below; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison desires to authorize the refund of this temporary discharge sewer charge overpayment. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. The aforementioned Recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. 2. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes the appropriate official of the Township to draw and issue a check to the person(s) in the amounts provided for below, in satisfaction of sewer charge overpayments: Property Owner Property Location: Block/Lot/Qualifier Sewer Account: Amount to be refunded to Prestige Environmental, Inc. Torsiello & Associates 27 Progress St 412.A / $6, GRAND TOTAL $ This Resolution shall take effect immediately. July 26, 2017

22 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC. FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR TAX COURT APPEALS WHEREAS, the Township of Edison advertised on the Township website for Request for Proposals on May 18, 2017, for RFP APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR TAX COURT APPEALS for a bid opening date of June 6, 2017 and three (3) proposals were received; and WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of said proposals, it has been recommended by the Township that a portion of the contract be awarded to ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC., 6 Commerce Drive, Suite 303, Cranford, NJ 07016; and and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $60, cannot be encumbered at this time; WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; and WHEREAS, no amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for. Prior to incurring the liability by placing the order, the certification of available funds shall be made by the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Financial Officer. It shall be the responsibility of the official responsible for issuing the purchase order to notify and seek the certification of availability of funds of the Chief Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and WHEREAS, The Township Council accepts Edison Township s recommendations as described herein and as submitted on the summary spreadsheet. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows: 1. All proposals have been reviewed, and the proposal as submitted by ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC., 6 Commerce Drive, Suite 303, Cranford, NJ is determined to be in the best interest of the township, price and other factors considered, for Appraisal Services for Tax Court Appeals. 2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL GROUP, INC. in accordance with their proposal.

23 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Edison Department of Health and Human Services established the Edison Municipal Alliance (EMA) as a Township-based, grass-roots volunteer organization comprised of community leaders, private citizens and human service agency representatives, over twenty years ago; and WHEREAS, the mission of EMA is to promote and support alcohol, tobacco, other drug, and violence prevention, education programs and related activities, in order to encourage positive, healthy behavior among local youths and their families, as an alternative to deleterious and potentially dangerous conduct and activities; and WHEREAS, the Target Foundation has grant funds available, through its Target Field Grant Program to help support field trips by local government agencies, schools, institutions and not-for-profit organizations in the communities which Target stores serve, for which it continues to solicit on-line requests; and WHEREAS, the focus of the Target Field Grant Program is to allow students and teachers to learn in all kinds of settings by funding field trips that connect students classroom curricula to out-of-school experiences to help enhance their education, knowledge and awareness; and WHEREAS, the Edison Department of Health and Human Services, through EMA, intends to apply for grant funding for a maximum request of $ from the Target Foundation, as it will help to further strengthen its Teen Arts Program, (TAP), in particular the 2017 EDHHS EMA/BRIDGES TAP Video Arts Project; and WHEREAS, no matching funds are required in order for the Edison Department of Health and Human Services, through EMA, to apply for grant funding from the Target Foundation Field Trip Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Edison Department of Health and Human Services, through EMA, will utilize all grant funds awarded to it by the Target Foundation Field Trip Grant Program, as described in its application for said funds and in compliance with all applicable Municipal, Middlesex County, New Jersey and United States federal requirements, guidelines, regulations and statutes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, does hereby approve and authorize the development and submission of said grant application, at a regularly-scheduled, public meeting on the evening of Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

24 EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the acceptance and administration of grant funds from the County of Middlesex for the Edison Township Municipal Alliance Program. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Edison ( Township ) is eligible to receive grant funding up to $85, from the Governor s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Middlesex Municipal Alliance Program; and WHEREAS, the Edison Municipal Alliance/Youth Services Commission is desirous of accepting those grant funds available from the County of Middlesex to continue to provide alcoholism, drug abuse, and tobacco prevention/education programs and awareness activities to the residents of Edison; and WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving the aforementioned grant funding, the Township must match funds, 25% in cash and 75% in kind service; and WHEREAS, pursuant to R adopted on January 11, 2017, the Township appropriated the $21, in required matching funds from the 2017 municipal budget; and WHEREAS, these services provide a significant benefit to the residents of the Township by providing primary prevention and early intervention services to those at risk of developing lifelong addictions or struggling to overcome them, and educating our children to help them avoid falling into the traps of alcoholism, smoking, and drug abuse. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the appropriate fiscal officer is authorized to accept the funds from the County of Middlesex in connection with the Municipal Alliance Program and make disbursements in accordance with the conditions of the grant of funds to the Township; and the appropriate Township officials are hereby authorized to enter into agreements and contracts with the County of Middlesex and other agencies for implementation of and compliance with the Municipal Alliance Program.

25 EXPLANATION: A Resolution designating the property commonly known on the Township tax maps as Block 124, Lots 2.E6 and (aka 2165 and 2205 Lincoln Highway) as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the Redevelopment Law ), authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land in the municipality constitute areas in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, to make such a determination under the Redevelopment Law, the municipal council of the Township of Edison (the Municipal Council ), by way of Resolution R adopted June 14, 2017, authorized and directed the planning board of the Township of Edison (the Planning Board ) to conduct a preliminary investigation of the property identified as Block 124, Lots 2.E6 and (aka 2165 and 2205 Lincoln Highway) on the Township s tax maps (the Study Area ), and to determine that the Study Area meets the criteria for a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, pursuant to Sections 5 and 6 of the Redevelopment Law; and WHEREAS, on July 17, 2017, the Planning Board, after providing due notice, conducted a public hearing in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, at which hearing it determined that the Study Area qualified as an area in need of redevelopment and recommended that the Township Council designate the Study Area as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria and requirements of the Redevelopment Law; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council has determined that, based upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Study Area should be designated an area in need of redevelopment under the Redevelopment Law, with such designation authorizing the Township and Municipal Council to use all those powers provided by the Redevelopment Law for use in a redevelopment area, other than the power of eminent domain. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2. Municipal Council. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full. The recommendations and conclusions of the Planning Board are hereby accepted by the Section 3. Based upon the findings and recommendations of the Planning Board, the Study Area is hereby designated an area in need of redevelopment without the power of eminent domain (the Non- Condemnation Redevelopment Area ), pursuant to the provisions of Sections 5 and 6 of the Redevelopment Law. Section 4. The Township Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for review pursuant to Section 6b(5)(c) of the Redevelopment Law. Section 5. The Township Clerk is hereby directed to serve, within ten (10) days hereof, a copy of this Resolution upon (i) all record owners of property located within the Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, as reflected on the tax assessor s records, and (ii) each person who filed a written objection prior to the hearing held by the Planning Board, service to be in the manner provided by Section 6 of the Redevelopment Law. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

26 EXPLANATION: This Resolution authorizes the Mayor, or his authorized designee, to execute a settlement agreement with Sokol Behot, LLP, with respect to certain legal fees in connection with that certain litigation captioned in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Sokol Behot, LLP v. Township of Edison, MID-L RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Sokol Behot, LLP, a New Jersey Limited Liability Partnership engaged in the practice of law with offices located at 433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey ( Sokol Behot ), provided legal services to the Township of Edison ( Township, collectively with Sokol Behot, the Parties ) with respect to the closure of the Edison Municipal Landfill ( Landfill ) pursuant to several professional services agreements; and WHEREAS, Sokol Behot previously submitted, through the Township, a request to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ( NJDEP ) to have legal fees arising from those legal services to be paid from certain previously established escrow accounts related to the closure of the Landfill; and WHEREAS, the NJDEP approved a portion of those fees, subject to the Township s preparation of an updated financial plan, but disputed that the remainder of the fees were related to closure of the Landfill and disallowed payment of those fees from the escrow accounts; and WHEREAS, disputes and differences arose between the Parties with respect to the Township s obligation to pay Sokol Behot s legal fees arising from those legal services, culminating in Sokol Behot initiating a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey captioned Sokol Behot, LLP v. Township of Edison, MID-L (the Litigation ); and WHEREAS, Sokol Behot claimed damages in the amount of $67, plus interest and costs; and WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to resolve and settle the Litigation on the terms and conditions set forth in the settlement agreement ( Settlement Agreement ), as more fully described and attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the municipal council of the Township (the Municipal Council ) hereby authorizes and approves the Mayor, or his authorized designee, to execute the Agreement between the parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The recitals are hereby incorporated as if restated herein in full.

27 EXPLANATION: An Ordinance amending the Township Code Chapter 11 General Licensing and Building Regulations setting forth requirements for Clothing Donation Bins. ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Township of Edison (the Township ) is a public body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend the Township Code of General Ordinances (the Code ) to include certain requirements concerning the placement of clothing donation bins within the jurisdiction and control of the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 11 General Licensing and Business Regulations of the Code to include Clothing Donation Bins, to read as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are in [brackets]). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. 2. The Municipal Council hereby amends Chapter 11 General Licensing and Business Regulations of the Code to read as follows: CLOTHING DONATION BINS Regulations. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, no person shall place, use or employ a donation clothing bin, for solicitation purposes, unless all of the following requirements are met: a. The donation clothing bin is owned by a charitable organization registered with the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey pursuant to P.L. 1994, c.16 or any person; and b. The registered charitable organization or the person has obtained a zoning permit valid for a period of one (1) year, from the Zoning Department in accordance with the following: shall include: 1. In applying for such a zoning permit, the registered charitable organization or person (a) The location where the bin would be situated, as precisely as possible; (b) The manner in which the charitable organization or person anticipates any clothing or other donations collected via the bin would be used, sold or dispersed, and the method by which the proceeds of collected donations would be allocated or spent; (c) The name and telephone number of the bona fide office of the applicant and of any entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin; (d) The schedule of pickups removing the articles from the bins, which can be no less often than once per week, and the name and telephone number of the person to be notified if the bin is overflowing prior to the scheduled date of pickup; and (e) Written consent from the property owner, or the owner's authorized representative, to place the bin on his/her property.

28 2. The Zoning Department shall not grant an application for a zoning permit to place, use, or employ a donation clothing bin if it determines that the placement of the bin is either in the front yard setback or could constitute a safety hazard. Such hazards shall include, but are not limited to, the placement of a donation clothing bin in parking spaces, in any area that interferes with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or any place which stores large amounts of, or sells, fuel or other flammable liquids or gases. 3. The fee for such application for the zoning permit shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. 4. An expiring zoning permit for a donation clothing bin may be renewed by a charitable organization or person upon payment of the twenty-five ($25.00) dollar renewal fee and by application that shall include the following information: (a) The location where the bin is situated, as precisely as possible, and, if applicant intends to move it, the new location where the bin would be situated after the renewal is granted; (b) The manner in which the person has used, sold or dispersed any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, the method by which the proceeds of collected donations have been allocated or spent, and any changes the person anticipates it may make in these processes during the period covered by the renewal; (c) The name, and telephone number of the bona fide office of the applicant and any entity which shared or profited from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, and of any entities which may do so during the period covered by the renewal; (d) The schedule of pickups removing the articles from the bins, which can be no less often than once per week, and the name and telephone number of the person to be notified if the bin is overflowing prior to the date of pickup; and (e) Written consent from the property owner, or the owner's authorized representative, to place the bin on his/her property; 5. The following information shall be clearly and conspicuously written in either paint or permanent marker on the exterior of the donation clothing bin: (a) The name and address of the registered charitable organization or person that owns the bin, and of any other entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin; (b) The telephone number of the organization's bona fide office and, if applicable, the telephone number of the bona fide office of any other entity which may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin. The telephone number of an answering machine or service unrelated to the charitable organization does not satisfy this requirement; and (c) The charitable organization's registration number, permit number and its date of expiration. (d) In cases when any entity other than the person who owns the bin may share or profit from any clothing or other donations collected via the bin, a notice, written in a clear and easily understandable manner, indicating that clothing or other donations collected via the bin, their proceeds, or both, may be shared, or given entirely to, an entity other than the person who owns the bin, and identifying all such entities which may share or profit from such donations; and (e) A statement, indicating the manner in which the charitable organization or person anticipates any clothing or other donations collected via the bin would be used, sold or dispersed, and the method by which the proceeds of collected donations would be allocated or spent. c. The Division of Planning and Zoning shall receive and investigate, within forty-five (45) days, any complaints from the public about the bin. 1. Whenever it appears to the Township that an organization or a person has engaged in or is engaging in any act or practice in violation of this section, the organization or person who placed the bin shall be issued a warning, stating that if the violation is not rectified or an appeal taken within fifteen (15) days, then the bin, any clothing or other donations collected via the bin will be sold at public auction. In addition to any other means used to notify the person who placed the bin, a warning shall be affixed to the exterior of the bin itself.

29 2. In the event that the person who placed the bin does not rectify the violation or request a hearing within fifteen (15) days of the posting of the warning, the Township may seize the bin, remove it or have it removed, at the expense of the person who placed the bin, and sell it at public auction or otherwise dispose of any clothing or other donations collected via the bin. Any proceeds from the sale of the donations collected via the bin shall be paid to the Township. 3. In addition to any other penalties or remedies under this section, any person who violates any provision which results in the seizure of the donation clothing bin shall be subject to a penalty of up to one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each violation. d. Clothing bins shall be permitted on all Board of Education properties. Said clothing bins must comply with all other provisions delineated in Section of the Revised General Ordinances. 3. If a court of competent jurisdiction shall declare any section, paragraph, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, and the remaining provisions shall be construed to give effect to the intent thereof. 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Township of Edison heretofore adopted that are inconsistent with any of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication as provided by law.