MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - TOWNSHIP OF EDISON JULY 27, 2011

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL - TOWNSHIP OF EDISON JULY 27, 2011 A Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Wednesday, July 27, The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Council President Diehl, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Councilmembers Diehl, Gomez, Karabinchak, Lankey and Perilstein. Councilmember Mascola was absent. Councilmember Prasad entered at 7:04 p.m. Also present were Township Clerk Murphy, Deputy Township Clerk Kenny, Township Attorney Kemm, Acting Business Administrator Stephens, Acting Finance Director DeRosa, Health Director Elliott, Township Engineer Medina, Police Chief Bryan, Deputy Fire Chief Latham and Cameraman Cologna. The Township Clerk advised that 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 January 6, 2011, and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex on the same date. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion made by Councilmember Lankey, seconded by Councilmember Karabinchak and duly carried, the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of April 13, May 11and 25, 2011, Combined Meetings of April 25 and June 8, 2011, Worksession Meetings of May 9 and 23, 2011, and Closed Session Meetings of May 23 and June 20, 2011 were accepted as submitted. COUNCIL PRESIDENT S REMARKS None RESOLUTIONS OF RECOGNITION The following Resolution of Recognition was read in its entirety: RESOLUTION R WHEREAS, the Scouting Tradition plays a vital part in educating young boys to the responsibilities of leadership and civic duty; and WHEREAS, David Yurch has demonstrated, through his involvement in the scouting program, exemplary dedication and perseverance culminating in his Eagle Scout project and achievements as an Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, David has been active in Scouting since 2004 and has served as Den Chief for Cub Scout Pack 66 from 2006 through 2010; and WHEREAS, David s Eagle Scout project involved the refurbishing of the playground at Menlo Park Elementary School which included the repairing of benches, adding a picnic table, cleaning equipment and re-seeding the grass in the area; and WHEREAS, as an active member of the JP Stevens Theatre Company, David has performed in many theatre productions and was recently inducted into the National Thespian Society; and WHEREAS, David has also excelled in academia; specifically, he was an Honor Role student throughout his 4 years in high school and was inducted in the National Honor Society; and WHEREAS, the Scouts have taught David the values of communication, perseverance, organization and teaching, among other leadership ideals, all of which are important for a successful and fulfilling life; and WHEREAS, David Yurch s achievement as an Eagle Scout and Honor Role Student is testament to his dedication, outstanding academic achievement and civic responsibility; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council, Township of Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey that it is fitting and proper to honor David Yurch, and his family, by reason of his accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and high honor he has now achieved. Council President Diehl opened the meeting for public comment on Resolution of Recognition R Mayor Ricigliano was delighted that the Council has recognized David s achievements and she congratulated him.

2 Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed on a motion made by Councilmember Perilstein, seconded by Councilmember Lankey and duly carried. Councilmember Perilstein thanked Mr. Yurch because both of her children go to Menlo Park Elementary school. She said it is wonderful to see someone of his age and energy contributing to the community and she urged him to keep up the good work. Councilmember Dr. Prasad congratulated Mr. Yurch and his family. He said Edison is extremely lucky as a community because we have a lot of Eagle Scouts. Council President Diehl congratulated Mr. Yurch and his family and also his support group and friends. He hoped other members of the troop will follow in the footsteps of David and earn their eagle award. He said his children also used to attend Menlo Park school. He said Edison is a better place because of him. He said we are privileged tonight that former Councilman Tomaro who is now Freeholder Tomaro will present this award. A motion was made by Councilmember Prasad, seconded by Councilmember Perilstein, to adopt Resolution of Recognition R : AYES - Councilmembers Gomez, Karabinchak, Lankey, Perilstein, Prasad, and Council President Diehl NAYS - None Councilmember Mascola was absent. This Resolution was presented by Freeholder Tomaro. He said Edison is very lucky to have such a good group of scouts and he congratulated Mr. Yurch. Mr. Yurch thanked the Council and the various people who helped with his Eagle project. The Council retired to Closed Session at 7:17 p.m., on a motion made by Councilmember Karabinchak, seconded by Councilmember Lankey and duly carried. The Township Clerk read the following Resolution into the record: CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Article VI of the Open Public Meetings Act provides that a public body may hold a closed session; and WHEREAS, the Township Council will during this meeting enter into discussion of the following matters: 1) Personnel WHEREAS, the matters to be discussed in closed session are to remain in the strictest of confidence by all Council Members in furtherance of their fiduciary duties to the Township of Edison; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, matters discussed at this meeting will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing and acting upon them in closed session no longer exists. The Council returned from Closed Session at 8:08 p.m., on a motion made by Councilmember Lankey, seconded by Councilmember Karabinchak and duly carried. NEW BUSINESS PROPOSED ORDINANCES (PUBLIC HEARING SET DOWN FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011) The following Ordinances were introduced by title: O AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SALE OF BLOCK 643H, LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED BY THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR PUBLIC USE On a motion made by Councilmember Karabinchak, seconded by Councilmember Perilstein, this Ordinance was passed on first reading and ordered published according to law for further consideration and Public Hearing at the next Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held on August 24, AYES - Councilmembers Gomez, Karabinchak, Lankey, Perilstein, Prasad, and Council President Diehl NAYS - None Councilmember Mascola was absent. PUBLIC COMMENTS AS TO PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS Council President Diehl opened the meeting to the public for comments on Proposed Resolutions R through R

3 Bill Brunner, 215 Loring Avenue, commented on Resolution R He said he was happy to see Dr. Collins appointed to the Health Advisory Committee. On Resolutions R and R , he questioned why we have two separate companies doing the same job. Councilmember Karabinchak said there are two different types of roofs. Mr. Brunner asked about the tax bills and Mr. DeRosa explained. Council President Diehl then asked for a motion to add Resolution R This motion was made by Councilmember Lankey, seconded by Councilmember Gomez, with all in favor. Esther Nemitz, 162B Fay Street, asked what the software on Resolution R does. Mr. Elliott said this is designed for citizen complaints as well as advisories. He said the DPW uses this as a tracking service to track progress and completion. Dr. Louise Riscalla, 8 Lahiere Avenue, spoke on Resolution R and asked what the bond reduction is for. Mr. Stephens explained that when contractors do jobs, they put up bonds and as the work is completed, they reduce the bonds. Dr.Riscalla R , asked about arts and crafts purchased on Resolutions R through R Mr. Stephens said this is to purchase art supplies for the ABC program. Dr. Riscalla asked if it would be cheaper to combine the two purchases. Jane Tousman, 14 Butler Road, spoke on Resolutions R and R She asked if this was solar. Mr. Stephens said these are regular roofs. Mr. Elliott said this is roof replacement similar to the animal shelter. Ms. Tousman spoke about Resolution R and said she noticed that this was for the usual CDBG funds. She also asked about the HOPWA program and where the housing is going. Mr. Stephens said this is a grant from the State. The administrator of the grant is determined by the population. The homes are located all over. Ms. Tousman asked about the Resolution that was added and who the new Business Administrator is. Mr. Stephens said she is Maureen Ruane from Caldwell New Jersey. She is a Registered Municipal Clerk and has administrative experience. She also worked as a financial director and is looking to move onto a larger community. Ms. Tousman asked her salary and Mr. Stephens said $110,000. Maureen Hennessey, 20 Carmello Drive, asked for more information on the Business Administrator. She asked where she worked. Mr. Stephens said she worked for the Borough of Caldwell and explained the jobs she held there. There were no other comments from the public regarding Proposed Resolutions. On a motion made by Councilmember Lankey, seconded by Councilmember Gomez and duly carried, the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Lankey requested that Resolutions R and R be pulled for separate vote. Council President Diehl requested that Resolutions R and R be pulled for separate vote. The following Resolutions R through R and R through R were adopted under the Consent Agenda on a motion made by Councilmember Prasad and seconded by Councilmember Mascola. AYES - Councilmembers Gomez, Karabinchak, Lankey, Mascola, Perilstein, Prasad, and Council President Diehl NAYS - None

4 RESOLUTION R WHEREAS, a recommendation was made by Mayor Jun Choi to appoint Carol Martinez, RN, MS, as a member of the Health Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council wishes to confirm this re-appointment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that Carol Martinez, 91 Maple Avenue, Metuchen, New Jersey be appointed as a member of the Health Advisory Board, term to expire August 1, RESOLUTION R Explanation: A Resolution of Support from the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, authorizing the Sustainable Jersey Grant, funded by Wal-Mart, to develop and submit an application to the 2011 Wal-Mart Sustainable Jersey Small Grant Program, for funding not to exceed $25, WHEREAS, a sustainable community seeks to optimize quality of life for its residents by ensuring that its environmental, economic and social objectives are balanced and mutually supportive; and WHEREAS, the Township of Edison strives to save tax dollars, assure clean land, air and water, improve working and living environments; and WHEREAS, the Township of Edison is a certified, Bronze Level participant of the Sustainable Jersey Program; and WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey Program is to provide resources to municipalities to make progress on sustainability issues and therefore created a public initiative titled: the 2011 Wal-Mart Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program; and WHEREAS, no matching funds are required of the Township of Edison in order to participate in the 2011 Wal-Mart Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison has determined that the Township of Edison should develop and submit a viable application to the 2011 Wal-Mart Sustainable Jersey Small Grants Program, in order to support local green/sustainable initiatives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, State of New Jersey, authorizes the development and submission of an application to the 2011 Sustainable Jersey Small Grant Program, funded by Wal-Mart, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, at a regularly-scheduled, public meeting, on July 27, Sustainable Jersey The Sustainable Jersey Program is the product of a coalition of public and private organizations and agencies, throughout New Jersey, working together to identify the actions municipalities need to pursue in order to become green and sustainable, develop the guidance resources that will be needed in order to initiate such efforts, as well as to assist them to progress and build upon their successes. The Small Grants Program is one of the first incentives to be provided to municipalities through Sustainable Jersey. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO DELL MARKETING, LP FOR THE FURNISHING OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase computer hardware, software, accessories and supplies for the Township of Edison; and WHEREAS, DELL MARKETING, LP, 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX has been awarded State Contract Number under M-0483/WSCA Computer Contract; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $15, cannot be encumbered at this time; 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, 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

5 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)). 1. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $15, and any other necessary documents, with DELL MARKETING, LP, 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 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, No /M RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO US GOVBID / AUCTION LIQUIDATION SERVICES COMPANY FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES WHEREAS, certain equipment owned by the Township of Edison is no longer necessary or needed for the operation of the Township governmental functions; and WHEREAS, Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A requires that all such personal property be sold at public auction to the highest bidder; and WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 12, 2011 for Public Bid No , Auctioneer Services; and WHEREAS, US GOVBID / AUCTION LIQUIDATION SERVICES COMPANY, PO Box 1216, Eatontown, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid; and WHEREAS, US GOVBID / AUCTION LIQUIDATION SERVICES COMPANY shall receive one percent (1%) of the Receipts of Sales for Auctioneer Services; and 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by US GOVBID / AUCTION LIQUIDATION SERVICES COMPANY, PO Box 1216, Eatontown, NJ for Auctioneer Services, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract with US GOVBID / AUCTION LIQUIDATION SERVICES COMPANY as described herein. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO QSEND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND HOSTING OF THE TOWNSHIP S WEB-BASED CITIZEN SERVICE REQUEST MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE WHEREAS, the Township of Edison needs to renew the annual maintenance, support and hosting agreement for the web-based citizen service request management software; and WHEREAS, such annual renewal for the support of proprietary software may be awarded without public advertising for bids or bidding in accordance with the Local Public Contracts law at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(dd); and WHEREAS, QSEND TECHNOLOGIES, 231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, has submitted a proposal to provide such services for a one year term at a total cost of $6, ($4, for software maintenance and support and $2, for hosting fees); and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $6, have been certified to be available in the Public Buildings Telephone Account, Number The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract and any other necessary documents, in the amount of $6,673.50, with QSEND TECHNOLOGIES, 231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT as set forth above.

6 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(dd). RESOLUTION R /s/ Frank DeRosa Acting Chief Financial Officer RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO METUCHEN CENTER INCORPORATED FOR THE FURNISHING OF SPORTS/SAFETY UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on July 7, 2011 for Public Bid No Sports/Safety Uniforms and Equipment; and WHEREAS, METUCHEN CENTER INCORPORATED, 409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Unit 513, New Brunswick, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $15,000.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $15, by METUCHEN CENTER INCORPORATED, 409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Unit 513, New Brunswick, NJ for Sports/Safety Uniforms and Equipment is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $15, and any other necessary documents, with METUCHEN CENTER INCORPORATED. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ATLANTIC TACTICAL FOR THE FURNISHING OF UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT-POLICE, CROSSING GUARDS AND TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 28, 2011 for Public Bid No Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers; and WHEREAS, ATLANTIC TACTICAL, 14H Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $22,000.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $22, by ATLANTIC TACTICAL, 14H Worlds Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ for Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid.

7 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $22,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with ATLANTIC TACTICAL. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LANIGAN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED FOR THE FURNISHING OF UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT- POLICE, CROSSING GUARDS AND TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 28, 2011 for Public Bid No Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers; and WHEREAS, LANIGAN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED, 496 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701, submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $8,000.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $8, by LANIGAN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED, 496 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ for Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $8,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with LANIGAN ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LAWMEN S SUPPLY FOR THE FURNISHING OF UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT-POLICE, CROSSING GUARDS AND TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 28, 2011 for Public Bid No Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers; and WHEREAS, LAWMEN S SUPPLY, th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32968, submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $7,000.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $7, by LAWMEN S SUPPLY, th Street, Vero Beach, FL for Uniforms and Equipment-Police, Crossing Guards and Transportation Drivers is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid.

8 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $7,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with LAWMEN S SUPPLY. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GEORGE DAPPER INCORPORATED FOR THE FURNISHING OF BUS SERVICES WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 24, 2011 for Public Bid No Bus Services; and WHEREAS, GEORGE DAPPER INCORPORATED, 1020 Green Street, Iselin, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $5,500.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $5, by GEORGE DAPPER INCORPORATED, 1020 Green Street, Iselin, NJ for Bus Services is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $5,500.00, and any other necessary documents, with GEORGE DAPPER INCORPORATED. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SUBURBAN TRANSIT CORPORATION FOR THE FURNISHING OF BUS SERVICES WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 24, 2011 for Public Bid No Bus Services; and WHEREAS, SUBURBAN TRANSIT, 750 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $41,000.00, 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)). 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $41, by SUBURBAN TRANSIT CORPORATION, 750 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ for Bus Services is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $41,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with SUBURBAN TRANSIT. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.

9 RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO VILLANI BUS COMPANY FOR THE FURNISHING OF BUS SERVICES WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 24, 2011 for Public Bid No Bus Services; and WHEREAS, VILLANI BUS COMPANY, 811 E. Linden Avenue, Linden, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid; and WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $12, 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)). 3. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid in the amount of $12, by VILLANI BUS COMPANY, 811 E. Linden Avenue, Linden, NJ for Bus Services is determined to be the lowest legally responsible bid for various items of the bid. 4. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $12,500.00, and any other necessary documents, with VILLANI BUS COMPANY. 5. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ERX CORPORATION FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS-TOTH HEALTH CENTER AND WESTSIDE PUMP STATION WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 2, 2011 for Public Bid No R, Roof Replacements-Toth Health Center and Westside Pump Station; and WHEREAS, ERX CORPORATIONG, 264 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for the Westside Pump Station Roof; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $39,600.00; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $39, have been certified to be available in the Improvement-Pump Station Westside Evergreen Account, Number C ; and 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by ERX CORPORATION, 264 Lackawanna Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ for Roof Replacement at the Westside Pump Station, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $39,600.00, and any other necessary documents, with ERX CORPORATIONS as described herein. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS I hereby certify that funds in the amount of 439, are available for the above contract in Account No. C /s/frank DeRosa Acting Chief Financial Officer

10 RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BIG STAR CONTRACTING FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS-TOTH HEALTH CENTER AND WESTSIDE PUMP STATION WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on June 2, 2011 for Public Bid No R, Roof Replacements-Toth Health Center and Westside Pump Station; and WHEREAS, BIG STAR CONTRACTING, 270 Lawrence Road, Lawrence, NJ submitted the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid for the Toth Health Center Roof; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $18,500.00; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $18, have been certified to be available in the Health- Mechanical Upgrades, Various Improvements Account, Number C ; and 1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by BIG STAR CONTRACTING, 270 Lawrence Road, Lawrence, NJ for Roof Replacement at the Toth Health Center, is determined to be the lowest legally responsible, responsive bid. 2. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed $18,500.00, and any other necessary documents, with BIG STAR CONTRACTING as described herein. 3. The Township of Edison Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to return any and all deposits and/or bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLILITY OF FUNDS I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $18, are available for the above contact in Account No. C RESOLUTION R /s/ Frank DeRosa Acting Chief Financial Officer RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $21, TO VERSALIFT EAST, INC.- $19, OF IT PAID BY INSURANCE WHEREAS, an accident occurred on April 12, 2010 involving a Township Vehicle when PB-3, a bucket truck, became stuck on overhead wires causing a utility pole to snap and a transformer to fall to the ground; and WHEREAS, the damaged vehicle was sent to Versalift East, Inc., 2706 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA for repairs; and WHEREAS, total vehicle damage was $21,874.89; $19, of it to paid by insurance; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $21, have been certified to be available in the Reserve for Self Insurance Account, Number T ; and NOW, THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey that the proper Township officials shall make payment to Versalift East, Inc., 2706 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA in the amount of $21, CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $21, are available for the above payment in Account No. T RESOLUTION R /s/ Frank DeRosa Acting Chief Financial Officer WHEREAS, 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 said tax sale certificates have been redeemed thereof, and the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a refund of monies paid at the time of redemption.

11 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing, totaling $326, RESOLUTION R WHEREAS, 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 said overpayments, totaling $5, and WHEREAS, the attached listing is a detail of the requested refund. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that the Director of Finance shall and is hereby authorized to draw checks to the parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing. RESOLUTION R WHEREAS, on various properties located within the Township of Edison, overpayments of sewer use fees have been made due to erroneous or duplicate payments; and WHEREAS, applications have been made to the Tax Collector for refund of said overpayments, totaling $ and WHEREAS, the attached listing is a detail of the requested refunds. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that the Director of Finance shall and is hereby authorized to draw checks to the parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A "DEDICATION BY RIDER" TO THE BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE BARCLAY S GOLF TOURNAMENT PURSUANT TO 40:A-39 WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-39 provides for the insertion of a "Dedication by Rider" in the budget of any local unit which dedicates revenues anticipated during the calendar year from health benefits, subject to written prior consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, when the revenue is not subject to reasonably accurate estimate in advance; and WHEREAS, such dedicated revenues shall be appropriated for the purpose to which said revenue is dedicated by statue or other legal requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that all Barclay s Golf Tournament fees received by the Township of Edison, be placed in a specific trust fund and such trust fund shall be considered a "Dedication by Rider" to the budget of the local unit, pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:4-39, for the sole purpose stated above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Edison is hereby directed to forward two certified copies of this Resolution to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. RESOLUTION R WHEREAS, municipalities are required to charge interest on delinquent tax payments under the provisions of R.S. 54:4-66 and R.S. 54:4-67; and WHEREAS, municipalities are also allowed to grant a grace period during which time interest will not be charged on delinquent tax payments; and WHEREAS, the Taxpayers of Edison Township are entitled to a grace period wherein interest will not be charged; and WHEREAS, tax bills plan on being mail by the end of July 2011 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that interest at the rate of ten-millionth of one percent ( %) per annum shall be charged on the tax bills normally due on August 1, 2011 provided that the payment therefore is actually received by the Tax Collector on or before August 31, 2011; and

12 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any quarterly property tax installment due for the third quarter of Calendar Year 2011 for which payment has not been received by August 31, 2011 shall be charged interest from August 1, 2011 to the date that the payment is actually received by the Tax Collector, to be calculated at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the first $1, of the delinquency, and at eighteen percent (18%) per annum on any and all delinquent amounts in excess of $1,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that beginning with the fourth quarterly installment of Calendar Year 2011 due and payable on November 1, 2011, and continuing for all tax quarters thereafter, interest shall be charged on delinquent payments at the rates of eight percent (8%) per annum on the first $1, of the delinquency, and at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum on any and all delinquent amounts in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date that the payment was originally due until the date that the payment is actually received by the Tax Collector. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release Street Opening Escrow Funds, under Trust account on 9/20/2010, to the following: Permit Number: 9866 Opening Location: Garfield St & Ellis Pkwy Block/Lot: 911/6-A, 6-B Applicant s Name & Address: Ziga Homes Inc 910 Amboy Avenue Edison, NJ Initial Deposit Date: 9/20/2010 Deposit Amount: $336 Paid by and refunded to: Same as applicant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison forwards a certified true copy of this resolution to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release Street Opening Escrow Funds, under Trust account on 12/15/2010, to the following: Permit Number: 9945 Opening Location: Block/Lot: Hoey Dr & Property of 2035 Lincoln Ave Applicant s Name & Address: Highpoint Utilities 18 Northfield Dr Wantage, NJ Initial Deposit Date: 12/15/2010 Deposit Amount: $1,875

13 Paid by and refunded to: Same as applicant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison forwards a certified true copy of this resolution to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE STREET OPENING ESCROW WHEREAS, the Township Department of Public Works advises the following have deposited Escrow Funds for Street Opening Permits; and WHEREAS, notification has been received stating that all work has been inspected and restored as per the requirements of the Road Opening Permit; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the Finance Department is hereby authorized to release Street Opening Escrow Funds, under Trust account on 9/20/2010, to the following: Permit Number: 9865 Opening Location: Block/Lot: Applicant s Name & Address: 235 Waldman Ave & Ellis Pkwy 911/1-A, 1-C, 1-D, 1E Ziga Homes Inc 910 Amboy Avenue Edison, NJ Initial Deposit Date: 9/20/2010 Deposit Amount: $336 Paid by and refunded to: Same as applicant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of Edison forwards a certified true copy of this resolution to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Developer Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Developers Escrow Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: Colonial Village Assoc 250 Moonachie Road Moonachie, NJ Z64-09/10 674/1.B1 $2, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance.

14 RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: G. Ristovski Dev Corp 30 Minna Street Rahway, NJ P /1-C, 5-B-2 $18.97 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: Oak Tree Realty Associates 341 McKinley Avenue Edison, NJ P19-98/9 557.EE/3.Q.1 $ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: R&D Realties LLC 910 Route One Edison, nj Application Number: Z85-001/01 Project Location: Block/Lot: 199/34 Amount to be Refunded, plus $57.26 accrued interest, if applicable:

15 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: McGowan Builders Inc 203 Front Street Secaucus, NJ P06-03/ C/10 $ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: Nico Home Improvement 1143 Darby Lane Union, NJ P Grove Ave 557/24-L,24-M-1 $50.73 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Developer Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Developers Escrow Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Suburban Real Estate Development 228 A Pierson Avenue Edison, NJ Application Number: Z5068 Project Location: 228A Pierson Ave Block/Lot: 112/5.03

16 Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: $ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Engineering Inspection Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Engineering Inspection Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Bohler Engineering, P.C 35 Technology Drive Warren, NJ Application Number: P70-99/0 Project Location: 1650 Route 27 Block/Lot: 160v/19A & 21 Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued $ interest, if applicable: IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Developer Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Developers Escrow Fees, under account number , to the following: Developer s Name & Address: Application Number: Project Location: Block/Lot: Amount to be Refunded, plus accrued interest, if applicable: T-Mobile USA SE 38th Street Bellevue, WA Z32-06/ Plainfield Ave 4.A/23 $ IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison that a certified true copy of this resolution is forwarded to the Director of Finance. RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION TO RELEASE ESCROW FUNDS WHEREAS, the Township Planning Board Secretary advises the following applicant has deposited Escrow Funds for Developer Escrow Fees, pursuant to Township Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Developers Escrow Fees, as provided by law; and NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON, that the proper Township Officials are hereby authorized to release said unused Developers Escrow Fees, under account number , to the following: