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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS CALL OF THE ROLL:...4 SALUTE TO THE FLAG:...4 ANNOUNCEMENT THAT MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY ADVERTISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT:...4 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Nick Speciale, Chief, Hillsborough Fire Company No DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: Closed Minutes of September 13, Regular Minutes of September 27, Closed Minutes of October 11, Regular Minutes of October 11, PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance : Ordinance : An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Chapter , Schedule I, No Parking on South Branch Road... 5 An Ordinance amending Chapter 12 (Drug Free School Zone Maps) of the Municipal Code of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey so as to amend section 12-1 (Adoption of Maps) for the purpose of amending the Drug Free School Zone set of maps to replace previous maps with new combined Drug Free Zone maps depicting Drug Free School Zones, Drug Free Park Zones and Drug Free Public Building Zones throughout Hillsborough Township...6 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE LIAISONS:...7 NEW BUSINESS FROM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE:...9 BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:...9 CONSIDERATION: 1. Resolution granting conditional municipal consent for the installation and operation of a cable television system including an open video system by CDC TKR, Inc. (Cablevision) in the Township of Hillsborough Resolution denying a request from Country Classics for release of Off-Site Contributions from the Paddocks, Phases I & II Resolution to deny a request from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the Paddocks, Phases I & II Resolution to deny a request from Country Classics, Phase 1-G for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrows Resolution accepting deed of dedication from Savare for road widening along Montgomery Road at Block 164, Lot 12 (568 Montgomery Road)

2 6. Resolution authorizing the transfer from Engineering Inspection Escrows to the Treasurer for the period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, 2000 (Total $77,101.31) Resolution authorizing the transfer from Planning/Zoning Board Escrows to the Treasurer for period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, 2000 (Total $24,751.92) Resolution regarding a request from Rohill Country Estates for the acceptance of the park at Rohill Village Section III, Phase III and the release of Park Performance Escrows Resolution regarding a request from Barbieri for the release of Board of Adjustment review escrow for application BA Resolution regarding a request from Belle Mead Animal Hospital for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 97-PB Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics Phase 1-C for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrows Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics Phase 1-D for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrows Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics Phase 1-E for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrows Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics for the release of Planning Board review escrow for Country Classics Phase IIIA Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 98-PB Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 99-PB Resolution regarding a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of cash performance bonds posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot Resolution regarding a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot Resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer Matthew Payne toward recertification as an Emergency Medical Technician Resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer James V. Maguire IV for a course towards BA Degree in Human Services Resolution authorizing tuition for Officer David Ur for courses in the Spanish Language Resolution to promote Donna Burham as Assistant to the Municipal Clerk for a 40 hour work week, non-union position at an annual salary of $33,000 effective Monday, October 30, Resolution to promote Ed Wasser to Assistant Building Subcode Official in the Building Department for a 40 hour work week, Grade 11, Level 6 union position, at an annual salary of $53, effective October 30, Resolution authorizing the transfer of Irene Ricci from Planning Secretary to Recreation Secretary, a forty-hour work week, Class 2 Level 5 union position, effective October 23, Resolution authorizing Township Engineer Frank Scarantino to begin recruitment procedures to fill the vacant position of Planning Secretary Introduction of Ordinance An Ordinance to release, vacate and extinguish any and all public rights in and portions of Hamilton Road in the Township of Hillsborough in the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey and setting the public hearing for November 22, Introduction of Ordinance An Ordinance to amend Chapter 87, Fire Zones of the Township Code of the Township of Hillsborough, adding six new zones and setting the public hearing for November 22, Introduction of Ordinance An Ordinance to amend Chapter 77, Development Regulations, of the Township Code of the Township of Hillsborough, establishing Article XI, Tree Preservation, to regulate the removal and preservation of trees and setting the public hearing for November 22,

3 29. Resolution supporting the submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Office of State Planning to conduct a Sourland Mountains Smart Growth Planning and Management Study CONSENT 1. Approval of Raffle Application No. RA811, Manville-Hillsborough Elks, for games to be played on February 17, 2001 (Off-premise 50/50) Approval of Raffle Application No. RA812, Mary Mother of God Church, for games to be played on every Monday beginning January 1, 2001 and ending March 31, 2001 (Calendar Raffle) Approval of Raffle Application No. RA813, St. Mary s Byzantine Church PTA, for games to be played on November 20, 2000 (On-premise draw) Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to release the specified amount to the listed lienholder as a result of the redemption of a lien Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to cancel taxes for the Year 2000 for Block 200.B, Lot RECEIPT OF REPORTS, PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS Clerk s Report, September 2000 Police Report, September 2000 Tax Collection and Treasurer s report, August 2000 CLAIMS LIST: BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR FOR NEW MATTERS: ADJOURNMENT:

4 The Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough met in a Regular Meeting on the above date at 8:00 PM. Those in attendance were as follows: Mayor Joseph Tricarico, Deputy Mayor Christine Jensen, Second Deputy Mayor John Gelardi, Committeewoman Sonya Martin, Committeeman Robert Mack, Township Attorney Emil Philibosian, and Township Clerk Gail W. McKane. Following Roll Call and Salute to the Flag, Mayor Joe Tricarico advised that notice of this Regular Meeting was given to the Township Clerk, posted on the bulletin board at Municipal Complex, and written notices sent to the Messenger Gazette, Hillsborough Beacon and the Courier News. All notices were given at least 48 hours in advance, and to the extent known, the items on the agenda. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Nick Speciale, Chief Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Mayor Tricarico read the following Certificate of Appreciation: The Members of the Hillsborough Township Committee do hereby join together to recognize Nick Speciale, Chief, Hillsborough Fire Company No. 2 for your quick and proper action on Monday, October 9, 2000 in response to a fire at Beekman Gardens. Your immediate assessment of the situation and life-saving effort to rescue a woman who was overcome by smoke is to be commended. With the assistance of Hillsborough Fire Companies No. 1 and No. 3 and the Hillsborough Rescue Squad, the fire was brought under control. Your willingness to assist another human being is to be applauded. We extend our appreciation to you for a job well done! Fire Chief Speciale was present to accept this Certificate of Appreciation. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: Closed Minutes of September 13, 2000 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a motion to approve the Closed Minutes of September 13, 2000 and dispense with the reading of the same. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. Regular Minutes of September 27, 2000 Committeeman Mack noted a minor grammatical correction on page six, which was corrected by Clerk McKane. Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a motion to approve the Regular Minutes of September 27, 2000 as amended and dispense with the reading of the same. Seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi. Closed Minutes of October 11, 2000 Committeewoman Martin noted two corrections that needed to be made on pages one and three, which were corrected by Clerk McKane. Committeewoman Martin offered a motion to approve the Closed Minutes of October 11, 2000 as amended and dispense with the reading of the same. Seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi. 4

5 Regular Minutes of October 11, 2000 Committeewoman Martin offered a motion to approve the Regular Minutes of October 11, 2000 and dispense with the reading of the same. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance : An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, New Jersey, Chapter , Schedule I, No Parking on South Branch Road Committeewoman Martin offered a motion to open the Public Hearing for Ordinance Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. Art Zander, South Branch Road, felt that people would complain if they were not allowed to park next to the soccer fields (on the road) at the Municipal Complex. He suggested making the portion of South Branch Road from Beekman Lane to East Mountain Road one-way, and angled parking could be installed. Mr. Zander maintained that this would also eliminate a dangerous intersection at South Branch Road and Beekman Lane. Mayor Tricarico stated that all of the on-street parking at these fields caused a potentially dangerous situation with people darting in and out between parked cars and the Municipal Complex parking lots had enough room to accommodate these vehicles. Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi offered a motion to adopt Ordinance Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, NEW JERSEY, CHAPTER , SCHEDULE I, NO PARKING BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That Section , No Parking, Schedule I, of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough is amended as follows: A. Add the following: Name of Street Side Location South Branch Road Both From Marshall Road to the intersection of Clawson Avenue and South Branch Road B. Delete the third, fourth and fifth lines describing eastbound and westbound restrictions on Amwell Road [previously added by Ordinance 93-22] 5

6 C. Revise the three lines regarding South Branch River Road to River Road. 2. That regulatory signs shall be erected and maintained in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication according to New Jersey law. Ordinance : An Ordinance amending Chapter 12 (Drug Free School Zone Maps) of the Municipal Code of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey so as to amend section 12-1 (Adoption of Maps) for the purpose of amending the Drug Free School Zone set of maps to replace previous maps with new combined Drug Free Zone maps depicting Drug Free School Zones, Drug Free Park Zones and Drug Free Public Building zones throughout Hillsborough Township Committeewoman Martin offered a motion to open the public hearing for Ordinance Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. There were no comments on this ordinance. Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi offered a motion to adopt Ordinance Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12 (DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE MAPS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY SO AS TO AMEND SECTION 12-1 (ADOPTION OF MAPS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONE SET OF MAPS TO REPLACE PREVIOUS MAPS WITH NEW COMBINED DRUG FREE ZONE MAPS DEPICTING DRUG FREE SCHOOL ZONES, DRUG FREE PARK ZONES AND DRUG FREE PUBLIC BUILDING ZONES THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that Section 12-1 (adoption of maps) shall have its subsections A thru D deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following: Section I. In accordance and pursuant to the authority of PL 9988c44 (N.J.S.A.2C:35-7) the Drug Free School Zone set of maps produced on or about December 4, 1988 by Chester Kurk, Municipal Engineer, is hereby superseded and replaced with a new set of maps produced on or about September 18, 2000 by Frank S. Scarantino, current Municipal Engineer. Said maps combined depict drug free school zones, drug free park zones and drug free public building zones throughout the Township of Hillsborough at a scale of 1 inch = 1,000 feet as follows: Exhibit A Quad Map 1 Northwest Hillsborough Township Exhibit B Quad Map 2 Northeast Hillsborough Township 6

7 Section II HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Exhibit C Quad Map 3 Southwest Hillsborough Township Exhibit D Quad Map 4 Southeast Hillsborough Township Said maps are hereby approved and adopted as an official finding and record of the locations and areas within the municipality of property which is used for school purposes and which are owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school board and of the area on or within one thousand (1,000) feet of such school property, and the locations and areas within the municipality of property which is used for park and public building purposes and which are owned by or leased by the municipality and of the area on or within five hundred (500) feet of such park or public building property. The maps referenced herein above in Section I are hereby attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, C, and D. The within ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication in accordance with New Jersey Law. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE LIAISONS: Mayor Tricarico Mayor Tricarico noted that this week was Red Ribbon Week. He stressed that while it is important to counsel young people concerning drug and alcohol abuse, setting an example is the best teacher. Mayor Tricarico congratulated Jessica Galli who competed in the Para-lympics in Sydney and won a silver medal. Mayor Tricarico stated that he presented the Mayor s Trophy at the band festival over the weekend and was impressed by the enthusiasm of the children and parents. He commended everyone involved in that festival. Mayor Tricarico noted that the Cultural and Arts Commission s first Sunday afternoon concert was very nice and well attended. Mayor Tricarico reported that earlier this evening Montgomery Township officials met with Hillsborough officials to discuss environmental issues concerning 3M. He stated that Hillsborough and Montgomery share many of the same concerns and hoped that these cooperative meetings could continue in the future. Deputy Mayor Jensen Deputy Mayor Jensen stated that on behalf of Committeewoman Martin, she attended the Postal Advisory Commission meeting, and reported that everything is on schedule with the new Post Office. She noted that the opening will be on November 20 th but the Grand Opening ceremony will be on December 5 th at 10:00 AM. Committeeman Mack Committeeman Mack reported that the Historic Preservation Commission met last night and approved the new Welcome to Hillsborough sign design and paint scheme. He advised that Peter Catelli would present the design to the Township Committee for their approval soon. Committeeman Mack added that the Historic Registry is moving along to meet the charge set forth earlier this year. Dan Bassuk, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, came forward and read a letter thanking the Township Committee for their efforts in preserving the Whitenack House, which is depicted on an historic 1860 Farm Map of Hillsborough. 7

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9 Committeewoman Martin HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Committeewoman Martin reported that the Veteran s Our Nation s Heroes event was well attended and a success. She stated that at the Somerset County Youth Commission Conference she had the opportunity to attend a seminar conducted by the Hillsborough Teens Against Tobacco Use and the Student Leadership Corps. Committeewoman Martin announced that she and Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi attended a Somerset County Freeholders meeting last week to receive a $20,000 Planning Partnership Grant for the continued planning of the Town Center concept. Committeewoman Martin also attended a Somerset County Parks Commission meeting that same night where they provided a Master Plan update. She noted that currently the County owns over 2,000 acres in the Sourland Mountain region and their projected goal is to own a total of 7,200 acres. Committeewoman Martin added that Somerset County was listed as the sixth most attractive place to live and work in the United States. Committeewoman Martin reported on the recent Joint Facilities Committee meeting and the status of the Township's park renovations. She stated that many user groups were represented at that meeting and all were encouraged to keep off of the fields while the renovations were occurring. Committeewoman Martin announced that on November 20 th the Township Committee was invited to attend a Somerset County meeting on controlling the deer population. NEW BUSINESS FROM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE: Committeeman Mack Committeeman Mack advised that the Historic Commission is trying to obtain an historical archivist through the Federal Historic Register to develop Hillsborough s historic registry. Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi stated that he would not normally discuss hiring personnel at this time; however, he felt that the public should know that interviews were proceeding for the new Director of Recreation and hopefully a candidate will be chosen in the near future. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: Art Zander, South Branch Road, questioned the tuition reimbursement resolutions on the agenda. He asked how many police officers were EMTs, if it was necessary for courses in the Spanish Language to be taken and how a Human Services Degree was useful or job related. Mayor Tricarico replied that he would determine how many officers were EMTs and said that it was necessary to have more Spanish-speaking officers on the police force and said that a degree in Human Services was very relevant to police work. CONSIDERATION: Consideration Item #1: Resolution granting conditional municipal consent for the installation and operation of a cable television system including an open video system by CDC TKR, Inc. (Cablevision) in the Township of Hillsborough 9

10 Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi offered a resolution granting conditional municipal consent for the installation and operation of a cable television system including an open video system by CDC TKR, Inc. (Cablevision) in the Township of Hillsborough. Seconded by Committeeman Mack. Committeeman Mack said that the Cable Advisory Committee s attorney is still working on the final agreement with Cablevision, and this should be ready soon. WHEREAS, Cablevision Lightpath-NJ, Inc. (Cablevision) a Delaware corporation qualified to do business in New Jersey wishes to install fiber-optic telecommunications facilities in the public rights-of-way of the Township of Hillsborough, by attaching such cable to poles owned by other public utilities located in the public rights-of-way in the Township of Hillsborough; and WHEREAS, Cablevision has sought permission to install such fiber optic facilities in the public rights-of-way of the Township of Hillsborough. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That permission is hereby granted to Cablevision to install fiber optic telecommunications facilities in and over the public rights-of-way subject to the following terms and conditions: A. The cable shall be connected to existing underground conduit and/or utility poles in the public rights-of-way. If any construction is required, it shall be at the sole expense of Cablevision, who shall be required to obtain any and all necessary permits and approvals required by regulations. Provided, however, that no new utility poles shall be constructed or installed in the public rights-of-way without the specific approval of the Board of Commissioners. B. Cablevision shall adhere to all applicable safety requirements in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Township laws, ordinances and regulations. C. The permission and authority granted hereunder shall be for a fifteen (15) year term. D. Cablevision, its successors and/or assigns shall indemnify, defend and hold the Township harmless from any and all liability for damage to property or injury or death to any person, including but not limited to any payments made under workers compensation law, arising from the installation, construction, reconstruction, repair, operation, disconnection or removal of its fiber optic cable system in and over the right-of-ways located within the Township. E. Cablevision agrees to maintain and keep in force and effect at its sole cost at all times during the term of this consent, sufficient liability insurance naming the Township as an additional insured and insuring against loss by any such claims, suit, judgment, execution or demand in the minimum amounts of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for bodily injury or death to any one person, and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for bodily injury or death resulting from any one accident or occurrence stemming or arising out to the Company s exercise of its rights hereunder. 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to Cablevision and the Township Engineer for reference and information purposes. 10

11 3. That Cablevision is authorized to present the foregoing resolution to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for ratification pursuant to N.J.S.A. 48:2-14 if required. Consideration Item #2: Resolution denying a request from Country Classics for the release of Off-Site Contributions from the Paddocks, Phases I & II Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution denying a request from Country Classics for the release of Off-Site Contributions from the Paddocks, Phases I & II. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics for the refund of offsite contributions from the Paddocks, Phases I and II; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, Frank Scarantino, reports that the development known as the Paddocks, Phases I and II, was recently accepted by the Township Committee on January 26, 2000, initiating the two (2) year maintenance period which will run until January 26, 2002; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer, Frank Scarantino, recommends that the Township Committee deny the request, since project acceptance initiated the five (5) year period in accordance with Section and 77-91(H) of the Development Regulations; Code of the Township of Hillsborough, during which the Township may budget, design and construct various off-site impact mitigations associated with the Paddocks development and other developments in this area, to include but not limited to significant upgrades and reconfiguration such as road widening, curbing, ingress and egress lanes, intersection realignment and potential signalization; and WHEREAS, it is premature at this time to authorize release or refund of off-site contributions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that the recommendation of Township Engineer, Frank Scarantino, be and hereby is accepted and approved and the request from Country Classics for the refund of off-site contributions is denied. Consideration Item #3: Resolution to deny a request from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the Paddocks, Phases I & II Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi offered a resolution to deny a request from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the Paddocks, Phases I & II. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows for the Paddocks, Phases I & II; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino reports that this project is still on a two-year maintenance schedule; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to deny the request for release of Engineering Inspection escrow. 11

12 Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and the request from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows for the Paddocks, Phases I & II is hereby denied. Consideration Item #4: Resolution to deny a request from Country Classics 1-G for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution to deny a request from Country Classics 1-G for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows and cash bonds for a detention basin located in Country Classics, Phase 1-G; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that the project is on a maintenance bond until December, 2001 and will require further inspections until that time; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that the project s scheduled maintenance period ends in April, 2001; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends the Township Committee take action to deny these requests until respective maintenance requirements have been completed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and the requests from Country Classics regarding the Phase 1-G detention basin are denied. Consideration Item #5: Resolution accepting deed of dedication from Savare for road widening along Montgomery Road at Block 164, Lot 12 (568 Montgomery Road) Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution accepting deed of dedication from Savare for road widening along Montgomery Road at Block 164, Lot 12. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, as a condition of approval for application 99-PB-5-MR, the Savare family must provide Hillsborough Township a deed of dedication for road widening along Montgomery Road in the vicinity of Block 164, Lot 12; and WHEREAS, such a deed has been submitted and reviewed by Township Engineer Frank Scarantino, who finds the deed acceptable; and WHEREAS, Township Attorney Emil Philibosian has also reviewed the deed and finds it satisfactory; and 12

13 WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends the Township Committee take action to accept the deed of dedication from the Savare family for road widening purposes along Montgomery Road. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a deed of dedication for road widening purposes along Montgomery Road is accepted. Consideration Item #6: Resolution authorizing the transfer from Engineering Inspection Escrows to the Treasurer for the period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, 2000 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution authorizing the transfer from Engineering Inspection Escrows to the Treasurer for the period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, Seconded by Committeeman Mack. BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the attached seven page summary of accrued engineering inspection charges related to the variously indicated projects, a total of $77, is to be transferred from the engineering inspection escrow accounts into the Township general account as indicated on the report. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of the project line items has been verified against the Treasurer s Office account records through August 31, 2000 to insure that sufficient funds are available for these transfers for unanticipated revenues. CLIENT NAME CLIENT NUMBER TRANSFER Elizabethtown Water/Western Op $46.28 Laureldale II 100 $2, Railsedge/Offices/Eng $3, Country Classics 1F 106 $92.56 Crestmont Hills III 107 $1, Country Corner/VLG at Amwell 108 $ Pleasantview Farms III 111 $ Temple Beth-El $69.42 Mt. View Plaza/Grosso $23.14 Brentwood Hills Phase II 112 $ Willows Landing 113 $3, Towne Center Phase II 118 $ Brentwood Hills Phase III 123 $ New Center Village Square 125 $4, Paddocks II 126 $ April Valley 128 $1, Assisted Living Assoc. 131 $ Country Classics Phase $5, Alpine Road Builders 140 $ Tanglewood Estates 142 $1, Hillsborough Cinemas 146 $1, Campus Assoc. Engineering 147 $ Larken 5/6 Engineering 149 $3, Larken 18/19 Engineering 150 $4, Riverview Est./Toll Brothers 151 $6, Latter Day Saints/Gaunt/Eng 2000 $81.63 Belle Mead Animal Hospital $ Wall 206e $53.16 Rohill III 21 $23.14 General Inspections 305 $11,

14 Crestmont Hills Phase 1A 37 $ Crestmont Hills Phase 1B 38 $ Glen Section A 39 $ Branchville Estates 49 $ Steeple Chase 51 $ CLIENT NAME CLIENT NUMBER TRANSFER Courtland 55 $ Hillsborough Campus 56 $23.14 East Pointe Estates/P. Fleischer 6 $1, Courtyard 63 $17.99 Orchard Hills East 71 $3, Heritage Greens 1A SUBD 73 $ Heritage Greens 1B 77 $ Heritage /Auten Road 78 $ Raider Boulevard 79 $ Raritan Hills 83 $ Crestmont Hills II 85 $ Rolling Meadows Final 86 $ Rohill Village IV 87 $6, Heritage Estates Final Section I+II 88 $1, Laureldale 89 $53.16 Westridge 90 $ Country Classics IE 93 $43.86 Courtland II 94 $ Courtland III 95 $ Heritage Estates Final Section III+IV 98 $6, Heritage Greens II SUBD 99 $ TOTAL: $77, Consideration Item #7: Resolution authorizing the transfer from Planning/Zoning Board Escrows to the Treasurer for the period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, 2000 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution authorizing the transfer from Planning/Zoning Board Escrows to the Treasurer for the period beginning May 1, 2000 and ending August 31, Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, that in accordance with the attached six page summary of accrued In- House Engineering/Planning and Zoning Department charges for plan review, a total of $24, is to be transferred from the Planning/Zoning Board Escrow accounts into the Township general account as indicated on the printouts; and WHEREAS, that each of the project line items has been verified against the Treasurer s Office account records for the third quarter of 2000 to ensure that sufficient funds are available for these transfers for unanticipated revenues. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that a total of $24, is to be transferred from the Planning/Zoning Board Escrow accounts into the Township general account. CLIENT CLIENT NUMBER TRANSFER Temple Beth-El 352 $ Pleasant View Estates (PLANNING) 18 $23.14 Country Classics Phase $97.60 Campus Associates (98-PB-15) 250 $92.56 Hillsborough Cinemas 253 $ Amwell Commons 261 $

15 Horhota 262 $ Pleasant Valley Estates 265 $ Heritage Estates Day Care 266 $97.60 Amwell Common/Site Plan 282 $ Pioneer Realty Litwin 285 $ Gianotti 287 $74.75 CLIENT CLIENT NUMBER TRANSFER Unisite/Omnipoint 288 $69.42 Country Classics 3 & $ Accurso 292 $ Colonial Square PL 299 $ Riverview Estates/Final 302 $69.42 Hillsborough Promenade/Krame 305 $9, Hillsborough Point/Final/Prelim 306 $1, Kaiser 307 $ Kenyhercz 308 $ Hillsborough Storage 310 $1, Algarotti/Pleasant Valley Estates 314 $ Coventry Chase/Planning 318 $ Powers 323 $ Lemansky/Edwards 324 $92.56 Mountain View Assoc./Planning 325 $23.14 New York SMSA/Bell Planning 326 $ Purkis 327 $ Chafey 328 $ LDLJ/Planning 329 $ Torrenzano 330 $ Wyatt 331 $ Marrone 333 $46.28 General Foundry Corp. 335 $ United Rent All 336 $ Norz/Sullivan 337 $ Durka 338 $ Quick 339 $69.42 Bayer 340 $ M Company Planning 341 $ Cook 342 $ High Branch Land, PL. 344 $ Chaffrey 345 $ Putvinski 347 $85.41 April Valley 67 $ TOTAL: $24, Consideration Item #8: Resolution regarding a request from Rohill Country Estates for the acceptance of the park at Rohill Village Section III, Phase III and release of Park Performance Escrows Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution approving a request from Rohill Country Estates for the acceptance of the park at Rohill Village, Section III, Phase III and the release of Park Performance escrows. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Rohill Country Estates for the release of Park Performance escrows and the acceptance of the public park at Rohill Village, Section III, Phase III; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all remaining punch list items have been addressed; and 15

16 WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release the remaining $2, principal plus applicable interest, and accept the public park located on Block , Lot 1. 16

17 Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is approved and a total of $2, plus interest is released to Rohill Country Estates and the public park on Block , Lot 1 located in Rohill Village Section III, Phase III is accepted into the public system. Consideration Item #9: Resolution regarding a request from Barbieri for the release of Board of Adjustment review escrow for application BA Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution to approve a request from Barbieri for the release of Board of Adjustment review escrow for application BA Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Barbieri for the release of Board of Adjustment review escrow in conjunction with application BA-95-04; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the review of the above referenced application has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $ plus accrued interest and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $ plus interest is hereby released to Barbieri and the account is closed. Consideration Item #10: Resolution regarding a request from Belle Mead Animal Hospital for the release of Planning Board Review Escrow posted for application 97-PB-39 Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi offered a resolution approving a request from Belle Mead Animal Hospital for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 97-PB- 39. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from the Belle Mead Animal Hospital for the release of Planning Board review escrow in connection with application 97-PB-39; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the review of the above referenced application has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $ plus accrued interest and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $ plus interest is released to Belle Mead Animal Hospital and the account is closed. 17

18 Consideration Item #11: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics Phase 1-C for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrow Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics Phase 1-C for the release of Engineering Inspection escrow. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics, Phase 1-C, for the release of Engineering Inspection Fees; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the above referenced project has been completed and the maintenance period has expired; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends the Township Committee take action to release $1, plus any applicable interest and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $1, plus applicable interest is released to Country Classics and the account is closed. Consideration Item #12: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics Phase 1-D for the release of Engineering Inspection escrow Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics Phase 1-D for the release of Engineering Inspection escrow. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics, Phase 1-D, for the release of Engineering Inspection fees; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the above referenced project has been completed and the maintenance period has expired; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $4, plus any applicable interest and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $4, plus interest is released to Country Classics and the account is closed. Consideration Item #13: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics, Phase 1-E for the release of Engineering Inspection Escrow 18

19 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics, Phase 1-E for the release of Engineering Inspection escrow. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics, Phase 1-E, for the release of Engineering Inspection fees; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the above referenced project has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough take action to release $7, plus any applicable interest to Country Classics, Phase 1-E and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $7, plus interest is released to Country Classics and the account is closed. Consideration Item #14: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics for the release of Planning Board review escrow for Country Classics Phase IIIA Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics for the release of Planning Board review escrow for Country Classics Phase IIIA. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics, Phase III-A (99-PB- 17), for the release of Planning Board Review escrow; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all review work related to the above referenced application has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $ plus accrued interest and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $ plus interest is released to Country Classics, Phase III-A and the account is closed. Consideration Item #15: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board Review Escrow posted for application 98-PB-09 Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 98-PB-09. Seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Jensen. 19

20 WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics, III & IV, for the release of Planning Board review escrow in connection with application 98-PB-09; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the review of the above-referenced application has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $1, plus accrued interest to Country Classics and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and a total of $1, plus interest is released to Country Classics and the account is closed. Consideration Item #16: Resolution regarding a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 99-PB-16 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution approving a request from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow posted for application 99-PB-16. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Country Classics III & IV for the release of Planning Board review escrow; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the review of the above referenced application has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release $22, plus accrued interest to Country Classics and at that time the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and $22, plus interest is released to Country Classics and the account is closed. Consideration Item #17: Resolution regarding a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of cash performance bonds posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot 7 (Bateman Way) Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution approving a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of cash performance bonds posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot 7. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of cash bond posted for a sewer extension on Block , Lot 7; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the installation of the sewer extension has been completed; and 20

21 WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release the $1, cash bond posted. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and $1,500 is released to Jeffrey Stainner. Consideration Item #18: Resolution regarding a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot 7 Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution approving a request from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for the installation of a sewer extension at Block , Lot 7. Seconded by Second Deputy Mayor Gelardi. WHEREAS, a request has been received from Jeffrey Stainner for the release of Engineering Inspection escrows posted for a sewer extension on Block , Lot 7; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino certifies that all work related to the inspection of the sewer extension has been completed; and WHEREAS, Township Engineer Frank Scarantino recommends that the Township Committee take action to release a balance of $ plus applicable interest and at that time, the account should be closed. Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that the recommendation of Township Engineer Frank Scarantino be and hereby is accepted and approved and $ plus interest is released to Jeffrey Stainner and the account is closed. Consideration Item #19: Resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer Matthew Payne toward re-certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Deputy Mayor Jensen offered a resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer Matthew Payne toward re-certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Seconded by Committeewoman Martin. WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Township of Hillsborough to encourage continuing education on the part of full-time employees for the purpose of enabling them to better perform in their jobs and to better prepare them in the event of an opportunity for advancement and promotion within the Township; and WHEREAS, financial assistance for education is outlined in Article XVIII of the current P.B.A. contract; and WHEREAS, Officer Matthew Payne has expressed an interest to attend a refresher Emergency Medical Technician course required to maintain his current certification; and WHEREAS, Officer Payne has requested consideration under the Township s Educational Assistance provisions; and 21

22 WHEREAS, Police Chief Robert Gazaway has requested favorable consideration of Officer Payne's request for financial reimbursement on the successful completion of this required Emergency Medical Technician course. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police is hereby approved, and education assistance shall be provided to Officer Matthew Payne for a refresher course required for Officer Payne to maintain his Emergency Medical Technician certification, according to the guidelines set forth in Article XVIII of the current PBA contract. Consideration Item #20: Resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer James V. Maguire for a course towards a BA Degree in Human Services Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer James V. Maguire for a course towards a BA Degree in Human Services. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Township of Hillsborough to encourage continuing education on the part of permanent, full-time employees for the purpose of enabling them to better perform in their jobs and to better prepare them in the event of an opportunity for advancement and promotion within the Township; and WHEREAS, financial assistance for education is outlined in Article XVIII of the current P.B.A. contract; and WHEREAS, Officer Maguire has expressed interest to complete his BA in Human Services and has requested consideration under the Township s Educational Assistance provisions; and WHEREAS, Police Chief Robert Gazaway has requested favorable consideration of Officer Maguire s request for financial reimbursement on the successful completion of courses towards this degree. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police is hereby approved, and education assistance shall be provided to Officer James V. Maguire for appropriate courses towards his BA Degree in Human Services upon proof of successful completion of same. Consideration Item #21: Resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer David Ur for courses in the Spanish Language Committeewoman Martin offered a resolution authorizing tuition reimbursement for Officer David Ur for courses in the Spanish Language. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jensen. WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Township of Hillsborough to encourage continuing education on the part of full-time employees for the purpose of enabling them to better perform in their jobs and to better prepare them in the event of an opportunity for advancement and promotion within the Township; and WHEREAS, financial assistance for education is outlined in Article XVIII of the current P.B.A. contract; and 22