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AGENDA

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

COMBINED MEETING

Monday, December 21, 2020

6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Roll Call.

3. Adequate Notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, has

been provided by an Annual Notice sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger, the

Sentinel and News India Times on December 13, 2019and posted in the Main Lobby of the

Municipal Complex on the same date.

4. Presentation by Yannuzzi Group, Inc.

5. REVIEW OF MINUTES:

a. Combined Meeting of October 14, 2020

b. Worksession Meeting of October 26, 2020

c. Regular Meeting of October 28, 2020

d. Combined Meeting of November 9, 2020

e. Combined Meeting of December 7, 2020

6. REPORTS FROM ALL COUNCIL COMMITTEES:

7. POINTS OF LIGHT

8. FROM THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR:

a. Resolutions Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for Office Furniture for the

Township (2 vendors – not to exceed $400,000.00) (Resolution R.700-122020 and

R.701-122020)

b. Resolution Awarding Contract to serve as Municipal Financial Advisor (not to

exceed $134,000.00) (Resolution R.702-122020)

c. Resolution Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for the purchase of Various

Technology Supplies and Services (not to exceed $35,000.00) (Resolution R.703-

122020)

9. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:

a. Report of Disbursements through December 17, 2020 (Resolution R.696-122020)

b. Resolution authorizing refund in the amount of $103,637.50 for redemption of tax

sale certificates (Resolution R.697-2020)

c. Debt Service Resolution 2021 (Resolution R.698-122020)

d. Resolution Authorizing the cancelation of Water Utility Appropriation. (R.720-

122020)

10. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:

a. Resolution authorizing the Development and Submission of FFY2020 USFTA

S5310 Bus and Bus Related Equipment and Facilities Program Grant application.

(Resolution R. 704-122020)

11. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENGINEERING:

a. Resolutions Returning the Cash Performance Guarantee (Resolution R.705-

122020 & R.706-122020)

b. Resolutions Refunding of Engineering Inspection fees (Resolution R.707-122020

& R.708-122020)

c. Resolutions provides for refund of Construction Permit fee Resolution R.709-

122020 & R.710-122020)

12. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:

a. Resolution accepting bid and Awarding Contract for the purchase of 95 Gallon

Green Automated/Semi-Automated Refuse Containers and Additional Lids,

Wheel, and Axles (not to exceed $78,200.00) (Resolution R.711-122020)

b. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contract/Purchase Order To Bayshore For

The Recycling Of The Township’s Recyclables (Resolution R.712-122020)

13. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION:

a. Resolution Amending Public Bid No. 20-08-01 Bus Services due to closing of

Company (Resolution R.713-122020)

b. Resolutions authorizing a reimbursement for Karate Program (Resolution R. (2)

(Resolution R.714-122020 & 715-122020)

14. FROM THE CHIEF OF FIRE:

a. Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) New unused 2021 Ford Explorer Base

4WD with options ($29,404.27) (Resolution R.716-122020)

15. FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE:

a. Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2021 Ford F250 4WD Pick Up with

Options through Educational Services Commission of New Jersey ($34,855.89)

(Resolution R.717-122020)

b. Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

with Options ($31,750.60) (Resolution R.718-122020)

c. Resolution accepting Federal Highway Safety Fund 2021 Grant (Resolution R.719-

122020)

16. FROM THE TOWNSHIP CLERK:

a. Resolution authorizing a Permit fee reduction for the Mission First Housing Group

(Resolution R.699-122020)

b. Resolution authorizing Person to Person transfer of a Retail Distribution Liquor

License 1205-44-061-002 (R.721-122020)

17. FROM THE COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE PLANNING BOARD:

18. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND

FINAL ADOPTION:

O.2091-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF

PROPERTY ON INMAN AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP, SHOWN

ON THE TOWNSHIP’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 412, LOT 5.R3.

19. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Council President Ship-Freeman a. None

Councilmember Brescher a. None

Councilmember Coyle a. None

Councilmember Diehl a. None

Councilmember Gomez a. None

Councilmember Joshi

a. None

Councilmember Patil

a. None

20. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

a. Combined Meeting of October 14, 2020

b. Worksession Meeting of October 26, 2020

c Regular Meeting of October 28, 2020

d. Combined Meeting of November 9, 2020

e. Combined Meeting of December 7, 2020

21. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S REMARKS

22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

ORDINANCES FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, PUBLIC HEARING, AND

FINAL ADOPTION:

O.2091-2020 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF

PROPERTY ON INMAN AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP, SHOWN

ON THE TOWNSHIP’S TAX MAPS AS BLOCK 412, LOT 5.R3.

23. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE RESOLUTIONS

24. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Copies of these Resolutions are available for review only and are posted in the Council

Chambers. Anyone desiring a copy may contact the Township Clerk after the meeting.

Consent Agenda R.696-122020 Resolution approving disbursements for the period ending, December 17,

2020

R.697-122020 Resolution authorizing refund in the amount of $ 103,637.50 for redemption

of tax sale certificates.

R.698-122020 Debt Service Resolution

R.699-122020 Resolution authorizing a Permit fee reduction of 50% for the Mission First

Housing Group for HVAC work at Amandla Complex.

R.700-122020 Resolution Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for Office Furniture for the

Township to WB Mason in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

R.701-122020 Resolution Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for Office Furniture for the

Township to Global Industries in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

R.702-122020 Resolution Awarding Contract to serve as Municipal Financial Advisor NW

FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC in an amount not to exceed $134,000.00.

R.703-122020 Resolution Awarding Contract/Purchase Order for the purchase of Various

Technology Supplies and Services To CDW Government Incorporated

Through The Educational Services Commission Of New Jersey

Cooperative Pricing System in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.

R.704-122020 Resolution authorizing the Development and Submission of FFY2020

USFTA S5310 Bus and Bus Related Equipment and Facilities Program

Grant application.

R.705-122020 Resolution Returning the Cash Performance Guarantee to Lincoln

Properties Management, LLC for Application P6-2016, for 1740 Route 27,

aka Blk. 1143, Lot 26 & 27.

R.706-122020 Resolution Returning the Cash Performance Guarantee to M. Purvi

Parikh for a single family on 37 Murray Street, Edison, NJ 08817, Acct.

#DE190801PU.

R.707-122020 Resolution Refunding of Engineering Inspection fees to Markim

Developers, LLC for Dylan Way Estates, Acct. #E1180606MA.

R.708-122020 Resolution Refunding of Engineering Inspection fees to Lincoln Properties

Management, LLC for 1906 Lincoln Highway, Acct. #E1180511L1.

R.709-122020 Resolution provides for refund of Construction Permit fee, posted for a

Senior resides at 4 Dale Drive, in the amount of $255.00.

R.710-122020 Resolution provides for refund of Construction Permit fee, posted for a

Senior resides at 1 Dale Drive, in the amount of $255.00.

R.711-122020 Resolution accepting bid and Awarding Contract for the purchase of 95

Gallon Green Automated/Semi-Automated Refuse Containers and

Additional Lids, Wheel, and Axles to Rehrig Pacific Company in an

amount not to exceed $78,200.00.

R.712-122020 Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contract/Purchase Order to

Bayshore for the Recycling of the Township’s Recyclable in an amount

not to exceed $650,000.00.

R.713-122020 Resolution Amending Public Bid No. 20-08-01 Bus Services due to closing

of Company.

R.714-122020 Resolution authorizing a reimbursement for Karate Program to Dennis

Devota in the amount of $450.00.

R.715-122020 Resolution authorizing a reimbursement for Karate Program to Ajay

Agrawal in the amount of $120.00.

R.716-122020 Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) New unused 2021 Ford Explorer

Base 4WD with options from Beyer Ford through the Educational Services

Commission of New Jersey (Escnj) Cooperative Pricing System in the

amount of $29,404.27.

R.717-122020 Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2021 Ford F250 4WD Pick Up

with Options through Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

from United Ford, LLC in the amount of $34,855.89.

R.718-122020 Resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) 2021 Ford Police Interceptor

Utility with Options from CHAS S WINNER INC in the amount of

$31,750.60.

R.719-122020 Resolution accepting Federal Highway Safety Fund 2021 Grant.

R.720-122020 Resolution authorizing the cancelation of 2020 Water Utility

Appropriations.

R.721-122020 Resolution authorizing Person to Person transfer of a Retail Distribution

Liquor License 1205-44-061-002, Edison Discount Liquor.

25. ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS

26. ADJOURNMENT

ORDINANCE O.2091-2020

EXPLANATION: An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of property on Inman Avenue in

the Township, shown on the Township’s Tax Maps as Block 412, Lot 5.R3.

WHEREAS, Sanguiliano Enterprises, Inc. (the “Owner”) owns the property shown on the

Township of Edison’s (the “Township”) Tax Maps as Block 412, Lot 5.R3, located on Inman

Avenue (the “Property”); and

WHEREAS, the Township is the current owner of certain properties that surround the

Property, rendering the Property unsuitable for use by the Owner; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, the Township may acquire any real property

or capital improvement; and

WHEREAS, the Township desires to purchase the Property from the Owner for a price of

$15,000.00, pursuant to the terms of a purchase and sale agreement to be negotiated between the

Township and the Owner; and

WHEREAS, in order to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Township and

the Owner will carry out their respective obligations with respect to the transaction described

herein, the Township further desires to authorize the execution of any documents necessary to

effectuate the acquisition.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township

of Edison, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that:

1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Township is authorized to purchase the Property from the Owner for $15,000.00,

which price is hereby deemed reasonable.

3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate

the acquisition of the Property from the Owner, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth

herein.

4. The Township is further authorized to take all steps necessary for the conduct of due

diligence at the Property.

5. The Township Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Ordinance as required by applicable

law.

6. This Ordinance shall take effect pursuant to applicable law.

RESOLUTION R.696-122020

APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF EDISON FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 17, 2020.

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance of the Township of Edison has transmitted

to the Township Council a Report of Disbursements made through, December 17, 2020.

FUND AMOUNT

Current $16,748,008.98

Affordable Housing 101,404.00

Capital 138,338.93

Cash Performance 0.00

CDBG 143.36

Developers Escrow 53,377.06

Dog (Animal Control) 19,359.73

Federal Forfeited 0.00

Grant Funds 147,341.32

Law Enforcement 0.00

Open Space 0.00

Park Improvements 0.00

Payroll Deduction 530,003.72

Sanitation Fund 105,030.45

Self Insurance 0.00

Sewer Utility 89,199.96

Tax Sale Redemption 0.00

Tree Fund 0.00

Tree Planting 0.00

Trust 742,840.78

Edison Water Utility 145,671.26

Edison Landfill Closure Trust 0.00

TOTAL $18,820,719.55

/s/ Nicholas C. Fargo

Chief Financial Officer

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township

of Edison, that the above-referenced disbursements report is hereby approved.


Authorizing refund for redemption of tax sale certificates

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Township of Edison, Lina Vallejo, reports and

advises that at various sales of land for delinquent taxes held by the Edison Township Collector of

Taxes, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the attached listing of tax sale certificates were sold; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector further reports that the said tax sale certificates have been

redeemed thereof, and further advises that the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a

refund of monies paid at the time of redemption.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township

of Edison, that the aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at

length.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison,

that the appropriate official of the Township is hereby authorized to draw checks to the noted

parties in the amounts specified on the attached listing, totaling $103,637.50.


WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-19 provides authority for appropriating in a temporary

resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the coming fiscal year providing

that such resolution is not made earlier than the last ten days of the preceding fiscal

year, and

WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is subsequent to that date, and

WHEREAS, principal and interest will be due on various dates from January 1,

2021 to December 31 2021, inclusive, on sundry bonds & Notes issued and outstanding,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Township of

Edison, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the following

appropriations be made to cover the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31,

2021 inclusive:

2021

DEBT SERVICE - CURRENT FUND

Bond Principal 5,767,125.72

Bond Interest 731,758.15

Bond Anticipation Note Interest 1,242,860.47

Bond Anticipation Note Principal 2,368,484.00

Special Emergency Note Interest 45,187.95

Special Emergency Note Principal 877,200.00

NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust 217,243.30

Tax Appeal Note Principal 2,025,000.00

Tax Appeal Note Interest 37,912.50

Total 13,312,772.09

DEBT SERVICE - SEWER UTILITY FUND

Bond Principal 278,909.82


Bond Anticipation Note Principal 105,000.00

Bond Anticipation Note Interest 180,094.00

Total 711,683.82

DEBT SERVICE - WATER UTILITY FUND



Bond Anticipation Note Interest 200,556.00

Total 287,271.00

DEBT SERVICE - MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE FUND



Green Trust Loan 44,306.00

Total 470,748.61

Grand Total 14,782,475.52


WHEREAS, Making It Possible to End Homelessness, has requested a waiver of any and all permit and/or

application fees for a HVAC units at Amandla Complex at 100 Mitch Sndyer Drive, Edison.

WHEREAS, under the building code, , Making It Possible to End Homelessness is entitled to a waiver of

fees due to the Township of Edison, except the DCA fee; and

WHEREAS, the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison feels that it would be appropriate to waive

Fifty Percent (50%) of any applicable fees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township of Edison, that it does hereby waive Fifty

Percent (50%) of any application fees for, Making It Possible to End Homelessness except the DCA fee, due to the

Township of Edison as a result of the application being submitted by, Making It Possible to End Homelessness for

Amandla Complex at 100 Mitch Sndyer Drive, Edison.


RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER TO W.B. MASON CO. INC. FOR THE

PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase office furniture for various offices within the Township; and

WHEREAS, the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey hereinafter referred to as the “Lead

Agency” has offered voluntary participation in a cooperative pricing system for the purchase of goods and services;

and

WHEREAS, W.B. MASON CO. INC., 535 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094, has been awarded Contract

#ESCNJ 20/21-01 Furniture and Accessories under NJ state approved coop #65MCESCCPS; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract, not to exceed $200,000.00, cannot be encumbered at this time;

and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 funds for Open-End Contracts shall be committed at the time

an order is placed and shall not exceed the unit price; 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.

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)).

WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as follows:

1. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not

to exceed $200,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with W.B. MASON CO. INC., 535 Secaucus

Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094 the approved Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative

Pricing System vendor through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to

the current Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System Contract as set

forth above.

2. This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq.


RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER TO GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR

THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase office furniture for various offices within the Township; and



and

WHEREAS, GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC., 17 West Stow Road, Marlton, NJ 08053, has been awarded

Contract #ESCNJ 20/21-01 Furniture and Accessories under NJ state approved coop #65MCESCCPS; and


and




Law, public bidding is not required when the purchase is under a state contract.








1. The Mayor, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not

to exceed $200,000.00 and any other necessary documents, with GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC., 17

West Stow Road, Marlton, NJ 08053 the approved Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

Cooperative Pricing System vendor through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the conditions

applicable to the current Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System

Contract as set forth above.



RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC TO SERVE AS

MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison advertised on the Township website for Request for Proposals on

October 28, 2020 for RFP 20-08 Municipal Financial Advisor for a bid opening date of November 13, 2020 and four

(4) proposals were received; and

WHEREAS, after review and evaluation of said proposals, it has been recommended by the Evaluation

Committee that the contract be awarded to NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, 2 Hudson Place, 3rd Floor, Hoboken, NJ

07030; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of this contract shall not exceed $134,000.00, and cannot be encumbered

at this time; and








WHEREAS, the Township Council accepts Edison Township’s recommendations as described herein and

as submitted on the summary spreadsheet.


1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, 2 Hudson Place,

3rd Floor, Hoboken, NJ 07030, for Municipal Financial Advisor, has been determined to be in the best

interest of the Township.

2. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract in the amount not to exceed

$134,000.00, and any other necessary documents, with NW FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC, as described

herein.


RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER(S) TO CDW GOVERNMENT

INCORPORATED THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY

COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES

AND SERVICES

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq., authorizes contracting units to establish a Cooperative Pricing

System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for its administration; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison is a member of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF

NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM #65MCESCCPS; and

WHEREAS, CDW GOVERNMENT INCORPORATED, 2 Corporate Dr., Suite 800, Shelton, CT 06484

has been awarded Contract ESCNJ 18/19-03 (Technology Supplies & Services) through this Cooperative Pricing

System; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order(s) with CDW

GOVERNMENT INCORPORATED for the purchase of various computer equipment and supplies; and


and







Financial Officer or Certifying Finance Officer, as appropriate (N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)); and



1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order(s) and any other

necessary documents, in the amount of $35,000.00 with CDW GOVERNMENT INCORPORATED, 2

Corporate Dr., Suite 800, Shelton, CT 06484, the approved Educational Services Commission of New

Jersey Cooperative Pricing System vendor through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the

conditions applicable to the current EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY

Cooperative Pricing System Contract as set forth above.



Explanation: Approval and authorization by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison of the

development and submission of a grant application to the NJT S5310 FFY2020 Bus-Related Equipment and

Facilities Program, funded by the Federal Transportation Authority (USFTA) USFTA SAFETEA-LU (80%)

and NJ Transit (20%). The intent of this program is to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with

disabilities by providing financial support to public and private transportation service providers, through

programs planned, designed and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of these populations.

WHEREAS, the Edison Department of Health and Human Services (EDHHS) Division of Senior Services

(DSS) operates an established and continuing passenger ETS (Edison Transportation Service) bus-services program

for the transportation needs of local Senior and Disabled Citizens; and

WHEREAS, grant support of up to 80% is currently available from the 2020 USFTA NJDOT Section 5310

Bus and Bus-Related Equipment and Facilities Grant Program, as funded by the US Federal Transportation Authority

(USFTA), with a requisite 20% cash match provided by NJ Transit; and

WHEREAS, EDHHS DSS desires to apply for and obtain an estimated $70,000.00 80% grant from the 2020

USFTA S5310 Bus and Bus-Related Equipment and Facilities Program, with an estimated, requisite 20% cash-match

of $14,000.00 to be provided by NJ Transit, in order to obtain the award of a new, fuel-efficient, high-mileage, lower-

emissions, ADA-certified, gasoline-powered bus from NJT to serve the increasing transportation needs of the local

Senior and Disabled Citizens of the Township of Edison; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison is an active participant in the County of Middlesex Coordinated Human

Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison, County of

Middlesex, State of New Jersey, does hereby authorize the Edison Department of Health and Human Services Division

of Senior Services to develop and submit said grant application to the FFY2020 USFTA S5310 Bus and Bus-Related

Equipment and Facilities Program, funded by the USFTA (80%) and NJT (20%), at a regularly-scheduled, combined

Work Session and Public Meeting on the evening of December 21, 2020.


EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Cash Performance Bond & Performance Guarantee to Lincoln

Properties Management, LLC, 1740 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817, for 1906 Lincoln Highway, Application P6-

2016.

WHEREAS, Lincoln Properties Management, LLC, having offices at 1740 Route 27 Highway, Edison, NJ

08817, posted a Performance Surety Bond # EACX076000120 on May 25, 2018 of The Endurance Assurance

Corporation, having offices at 707 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 119809 in the amount $568,890.00, to

guarantee the installation of improvements for the project known as 1906 Lincoln Highway located in Block 1143

and Lots # 26, 27 and designated Application #P6-2016; and

WHEREAS, a Cash Performance Bond was posted on May 14, 2018, by Lincoln Property Management,

LLC, Check # 53552501-8 of TD Bank, in the amount of $63,210.00 and deposited in Account# CP180511LI.

WHEREAS a final inspection of the constructed improvements has been made, and the Township Engineer

has determined that the project has been satisfactorily completed; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

EDISON, that the Final Acceptance of the improvements be granted, and that the Performance Surety Bond #

EACX076000120 of $ $568,890.00 be released.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Clerk and the Director of Finance be and is hereby

authorized to refund the sum of $63,210.00, plus accrued interest as applicable, on deposit in Account # CP180511LI

to Lincoln Properties Management, LLC, having offices at 1740 Route 27 Highway, Edison, NJ 08817.


EXPLANATION: Resolution Returning the Cash Performance Guarantee to M. Purvi Parikh for a single

family on 37 Murray Street, Edison, NJ 08817

Account # DE190801PU

WHEREAS, Mr. Purvi Parikh , 37 Murray Street ‘ NJ 08817;( Location of Work)

Enclosed is a Cash Performance Guarantee dated August 8,2019 check # 808 in the amount of $2,500.00 posted by

Mr. Purvi Parikh , 3 White House Way, Monroe , NJ 08831

An inspection has been revealed all improvements to be complete and in conformance to township standards:

therefore, it is now in order that final acceptance is granted and the Cash Performance Bond Guarantee presently being

held by the Township be released.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP

OF EDISON, the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to return the aforesaid Cash Performance

Guarantee in the amount of $ 2,500.00 to Mr. Purvi Parikh, 3 White House Way, Monroe, NJ 08831 . Account

Number # DE190801PU


EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Engineering Inspection Fees to Markim Developers, LLC, for Dylan Way

Estates, Account # EI180606MA.

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that a final inspection was made on the above subject located in

Block: 497 Lots: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15.

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection fees, as

provided by law; and

WHEREAS, it is in now in order that the sum of $95.00, which represents the amount due and owing the

applicant, be returned to Markim Developers, LLC having offices at 910 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837, Account

# EI180606MA.


OF EDISON that the sum of $95.00 plus accrued interest, if applicable, be refunded to the applicant, Markim

Developers, LLC, Account # EI180606MA.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund said sum of

$95.00 in account # EI180606MA to the applicant, Markim Developers, LLC having an address of 910 Amboy Avenue,

Edison, NJ 08837.


EXPLANATION: Resolution Refunding Engineering Inspection Fees to Lincoln Properties Management,

LLC, for 1906 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817, Account # EI180511LI.

WHEREAS, the Township Engineer advises that a final inspection was made on the above subject located in

Block: 1143 Lots: 26 & 27.

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the return of the unused portion of Engineering Inspection fees, as

provided by law; and

WHEREAS, it is in now in order that the sum of $770.00, which represents the amount due and owing the

applicant, be returned to Lincoln Properties Management, LLC, having offices at 1740 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817,

Account # EI180511LI.


OF EDISON that the sum of $770.00 plus accrued interest, if applicable, be refunded to the applicant, Lincoln

Properties Management, LLC, Account # EI180511LI.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund said sum

of $770.00 in account # EI180511LI to the applicant Lincoln Properties Management, LLC, having an address of

1740 Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817.


EXPLANATION: This resolution provides refund of the construction permit fee, posted for a senior who

resides at 4 Dale Drive who replaced a furnace by Bill Leary HVAC, Having an office at 6 Green Street,

Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, on August 17th, 2020, a Permit #2020-2414 was paid for in the

amount of $282.00 By Bill Leary HVAC, located at 6 Green St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, the application was submitted for Furnace replacement at 4 Dale Dr., Edison, NJ 08820,

Resident is a senior and should only pay DCA charge of $27Contractor paid for permit by visa charge in the amount

of $282.00 on August 17, 2020

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the work was

paid for and it is appropriate that the permit fee be refunded to Bill Leary in the amount of $282.00 for the total

refund fee less $27.00 DCA fee. Total amount to be refunded is $255.00. This shall be refunded to the contractor,

Bill Leary, having offices at 6 Green Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, the Township Construction Official recommends the refund of Permit fee, Permit #2020-

2414, in the amount of $255. 00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that the

sum not to exceed $255.00 on construction permit fees posted by Bill Leary, Having offices at 6 Green Street,

Metuchen NJ 08840

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund the

said amount of $255.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to the Contractor Bill Leary, 6 Green Street, Metuchen

NJ 08840LLC


EXPLANATION: This resolution provides refund of the construction permit fee, posted for a senior who

resides at 1 Dale Drive who replaced a +6furnace by Bill Leary HVAC, Having an office at 6 Green Street,

Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, on July 20, 2020, a Permit #2020-2020 was paid for in the amount of $257.00

By Bill Leary HVAC, located at 6 Green St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, the application was submitted for Furnace replacement at 1 Dale Dr., Edison

NJ 08820, Resident is a senior and should only pay DCA charge of $2.00 Contractor paid for permit by visa charge

in the amount of $257.00 on July 20, 2020

WHEREAS, appropriate documents have been submitted to the Township indicating that the work was

paid for and it is appropriate that the permit fee be refunded to Bill Leary in the amount of $257.00 for the total

refund fee less $2.00 DCA fee. Total amount to be refunded is $255.00. This shall be refunded to the contractor,

Bill Leary, having offices at 6 Green Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

WHEREAS, the Township Construction Official recommends the refund of Permit fee, Permit

#2020-2020, in the amount of $255. 00 for the referenced application;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Edison that the

sum not to exceed $255.00 on construction permit fees posted by Bill Leary, Having offices at 6 Green Street,

Metuchen NJ 08840

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance be and is hereby authorized to refund the

said amount of $255.00 from the Refund of Revenue Fund to the Contractor Bill Leary, 6 Green Street, Metuchen

NJ 08840LLC


RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY

FOR THE PURCHASE OF 95 GALLON GREEN AUTOMATED/SEMI-AUTOMATED REFUSE

CONTAINERS AND ADDITIONAL LIDS, WHEELS, AND AXLES

WHEREAS, bids were received by the Township of Edison on December 11, 2020 for Public Bid No. 20-

04-25-Automated/Semi-Automated Refuse Containers; and

WHEREAS, REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, 1738 West 20th Street, Erie, PA 16502, submitted the lowest

legally responsible, responsive bid; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the purchase shall not exceed $78,200.00 ($70,400.00 for 95 gallon

green containers, $4,800.00 for 400 extra green and blue lids with pin kits, and $3,000.00 for 250 extra wheels and

axles); and

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $78,200.00 have been certified to be available in the Sanitation Capital

Outlay Account, Number 0-09-55-0880-000-600; and



NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, as

follows:

1. All bids have been reviewed, and the bid submitted by REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, 1738 West 20th

Street, Erie, PA 16502, for Automated/Semi Automated Refuse Containers, is determined to be the

lowest legally responsible, responsive bid.


$78,200.00, and any other necessary documents, with REHRIG PACIFIC 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.

CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $78,200.00 are available for the above contract in Account No. 0-09-55-

0880-000-600.

Nicholas C. Fargo



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER TO BAYSHORE

FOR THE RECYCLING OF THE TOWNSHIP’S RECYCLABLES

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison has a need to recycle Edison’s recyclable materials for the year 2021;

and

WHEREAS, such services are exempt from public bidding pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A.

40:11-5(s), and it has been decided that it is in the best interest to utilize BAYSHORE, 75 Crows Mill Road, PO BOX

290, Keasbey, NJ 08832; and

WHEREAS, the single stream tip fee will not exceed $78.00 per ton, for a total yearly not to exceed price

of $610,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison will also dispose of asphalt and/or concrete with Bayshore in the total

yearly amount not to exceed $40,000.00; and

WHEREAS, BAYSHORE, has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which

certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township

of Edison in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit BAYSHORE, from making any reportable

contributions through the term of the contract; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of the contract with BAYSHORE, 75 Crows Mill Road, PO BOX 290,

Keasbey, NJ 08832 shall not exceed $650,000.00 and cannot be encumbered at this time; and










3. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order for $650,000.00

with BAYSHORE, 75 Crows Mill Road, PO BOX 290, Keasbey, NJ 08832 for the recycling of Edison’s

recyclables as described herein.

4. This contract is awarded pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:11-5(s).


RESOLUTION AMENDING PUBLIC BID NO. 20-08-01 – BUS SERVICES DUE TO CLOSING

OF COMPANY

WHEREAS; R.551-102020 adopted October 14, 2020 awarded various items of Public Bid No. 20-08-01 –

Bus Services to ARISTOCRAT LIMOUSINE AND BUS COMPANY, INC., 354 Kingston Rd., Parsippany, NJ

07054; and

WHEREAS, ARISTOCRAT LIMOUSINE AND BUS COMPANY, INC. has notified the Township of

Edison that they are going out of business and will not be executing the contract; and

WHEREAS, Resolution R.550-102020 adopted on October 14, 2020 awarded various line items of Public

Bid No. 20-08-01-Bus Services to VILLANI; and

WHEREAS, VILLANI BUS CO. is the next lowest legally repsonsive responsible bid for all items that had

been awarded to ARISTOCRAT LIMOUSINE AND BUS COMPANY; and

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 20-08-01 and this resolution shall amend the award of these items to VILLANI

BUS CO., 811 E. Linden Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 as shown on the amended spreadsheet; and

WHEREAS, all other awarded Line items of this contract shall remain the same; and

WHEREAS, the initial contract shall be for one (1) year from execution of the contract with options to renew

for two (2) one (1) year renewals at the sole discretion of the Township at the same prices, conditions, requirements

and terms of the contract, subject to and contingent upon appropriation of sufficient funds each renewal year; and

WHEREAS, the revised total amount of the first year for VILLANI and any succeeding renewal year shall

not exceed $47,000.00, and cannot be encumbered at this time; and











1. R.550-102020 awarded to VILLANI BUS CO., 811 E. Linden Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 for Bus Services

has been revised as state herein.


$47,000.00 for the first year and any succeeding renewal year contingent upon appropriation of sufficient

funds each renewal year and any other necessary documents, with VILLANI BUS CO.


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO

DENNIS DEVOTA FOR THE KARATE PROGRAM

WHEREAS Dennis Devota made payment in the amount of $450.00 for his children Darren Devotta,

Delaney Devotta and Derrick Devotta’s participation in the Karate Program at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center;

and

WHEREAS the program was cancelled.

NOW; THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, that the

Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $450.00 to Dennis Devota, 163 Chestnut

St., Avenel, NJ 07001, which represents the balance of the year that the children will not attend the Karate Program.


I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $450.00 are available in Account #0-01-55-0291-000-000.


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REIMBURSEMENT TO

AJAY AGRAWAL FOR THE KARATE PROGRAM

WHEREAS Ajay Agrawal made payment in the amount of $120.00 for his child Shashwat Agrawal’s

participation in the Karate Program at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center; and

WHEREAS the program was cancelled.

NOW; THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Edison, that the

Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Edison shall refund the amount of $120.00 to Ajay Agrawal, 8 Almond

Lane, Edison, NJ 08820, which represents the balance of the year that the child will not attend the Karate Program.


I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $120.00 are available in Account #0-01-55-0291-000-000.


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PURCHASE ONE (1) NEW AND

UNUSED 2021 FORD EXPLORER BASE 4WD WITH OPTIONS FROM BEYER FORD THROUGH THE

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY (ESCNJ) COOPERATIVE PRICING

SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF FIRE PREVENTION

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq., authorizes contracting units to establish a cooperative pricing

system and to enter into cooperative pricing agreements for its administration; and



and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison, Fire Department Division of Fire Prevention is in need of one (1)

new and unused 2021 Ford Explorer Base 4WD with options; and

WHEREAS, BEYER FORD, 170 Ridgedale Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 has been awarded Contract #

ESCNJ 20/21-09 Cars, Crossovers, Class 1-2 Pickup Trucks/Chassis, Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans under NJ state

approved coop #65MCESCCPS; and

WHEREAS, the total amount of this contract shall not exceed $29,404.27; and

WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $29,404.27 have been certified to be available in the Fire Prevention

New Vehicles Account, Number 0-01-25-0265-002-024; and



1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not

to exceed $29,404.27, and any other necessary documents, with BEYER FORD, the approved

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey vendor through this resolution, which shall be subject

to all the conditions applicable to the current Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

cooperative pricing system contract as set forth above.



I hereby certify that funds in the amount of $29,404.27 are available for the above in Account No. 0-01-25-0265-002-

024.


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2021 FORD

F250 4WD PICKUP WITH OPTIONS FROM UNITED FORD, LLC THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY (ESCNJ) COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR THE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 et seq., authorizes contracting units to establish a cooperative pricing

system and to enter into cooperative pricing agreements for its administration; and



and

WHEREAS, UNITED FORD, LLC, 330 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07096 has been awarded ESCNJ

20/21-09 Cars, Crossovers, Pickup Trucks, SUV’s and Vans under NJ State approved coop #65MCESCCPS; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Edison intends to enter into a contract/purchase order with UNITED FORD,

LLC, for the purchase of one (1) 2021 Ford F250 4WD Pickup with options at a total price of $34,855.89; and


WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $34,855.89 have been certified to be available in the Police Department

Purchase of Vehicles account, number 0-01-25-0240-000-051; and



1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order in the amount not

to exceed $34,855.89, and any other necessary documents, with UNITED FORD, LLC, 330 County

Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07096, the approved Educational Services Commission of New Jersey vendor

through this resolution, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current Educational

Services Commission of New Jersey cooperative pricing system contract as set forth above.




051.

Nicholas C. Fargo



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EDISON TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2021 FORD

POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY WITH OPTIONS FROM CHAS S WINNER INC. FOR THE POLICE

DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, there is a need for Edison Township Police Department to purchase one (1) 2021 Ford Police

Interceptor Utility with options; and

WHEREAS, CHAS S WINNER INC., 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 has been

awarded NJ State Contract/Blanket Number 20-FLEET-01189 under T2776 Police Pursuit and Special Service

Vehicles: Gasoline, Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles; and


Law, public bidding is not required when the purchase is under a state contract; and


WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $31,750.60 have been certified to be available in the Police Department

Purchase of Vehicles account, number 0-01-25-0240-000-051; and



1. The Mayor, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute a contract/purchase order(s) in the amount

not to exceed $31,750.60, and any other necessary documents, with CHAS S WINNER INC., 250

Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, 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/Blanket Number 20-FLEET-01189 under T2776.



051.

Nicholas C. Fargo



Federal Highway Safety Fund 2021

(S.T.E.P. GRANT)

Grant Acceptance

WHEREAS, the Division of Police has been approved for $33,000.00 to provide additional manpower

hours for speed enforcement as well as to combat distracted driving; and

WHEREAS, an enforcement crackdown is planned to reduce violations related to not wearing seatbelts

and distracted driver’s to reduce the number of crashes and potential fatalities related to these offenses; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, has asked law enforcement

agencies throughout the State to participate in the grant; and

WHEREAS; the project will involve increased enforcement from October 1, 2020 through September 30,

2021; and

WHEREAS; an increase in enforcement will reduces accidents and save lives on our roadways;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Edison Township Council and the Division of Police declares its

support for the grant acceptance and participation in the Federal Highway Safety Fund Grant Program (S.T.E.P

Grant) 2021.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator be and is hereby authorized to sign the

aforesaid grant for and on behalf of the Township of Edison.

RESOLUTION R. 720-122020

TO CANCEL WATER FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, there exists a $918,746.00 unencumbered balance in CY 2020 Water Utility Operating Fund

budget, $301,846.00 for Salary and Wages and $616,900.00 for “Other Expenses” that is no longer required for its

original purpose; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the unexpended balances may be

transferred into the Water Utility Operating fund, Fund Balance account.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Edison, New Jersey, that the

$301,846.00 for “Salaries and Wages” and $616,900.00 for “Other Expenses” is hereby canceled effective 12/21/20

and be transferred into the Water Utility Operating fund, Fund Balance account.


EXPLANATION: A Resolution authorizing and approving the Person-to-Person transfer of the Plenary Retail

Distribution License held by Y S S & D, Inc. t/a Edison Discount Wine & Spirits located at 144-146 Talmadge Road

to Samp Spirits, Inc.

WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Township of Edison (“Township”) for a Person-to-Person

transfer of the Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License No. 1205-44-061-002 (“License”), issued to Y S S & D,

Inc. (“Seller”) to Samp Spirits (“Applicant”)

WHEREAS, the Applicant’s submitted application form is complete in all respects, the transfer fees have

been paid and the License has been properly renewed for the current license term; and

WHEREAS, the applicant is qualified to be licensed according to all standards established by Title 13 of the

New Jersey Statutes, regulations promulgated thereunder, as well as pertinent local ordinances and conditions

consistent with Title 33; and

WHEREAS, the applicant has disclosed and the issuing authority reviewed the source of all funds used in

the purchase of the License and the licensed business and all additional financing obtained in connection with the

licensed business; and

WHEREAS, public notice of this transfer has been published in the Home News Tribune, a New Jersey

publication, in accordance with law; and

WHEREAS, no legally valid objections have been received nor made as to why this transfer should not be

granted to the Applicant.


OF EDISON, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length.

2. The Municipal Council hereby approves the Person-to-Person transfer of the License to the

Applicant.

3. The Township Clerk is hereby directed to endorse the Applicant’s current license certificate as

follows: “This license, subject to all of its terms and conditions, is hereby transferred to

4. This Resolution shall take effect December 23, 2020.

(New License No. 1205-44-061-003)

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