Council Meeting Instructions for the public meeting on 08/24/2020 The Municipal Council of the Township of Edison’s has scheduled a Special Meeting on August 24, 2020. This meeting will be held by means of electronic communications equipment, as authorized by applicable law. The meeting will be held and conducted via Zoom video communications system. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, no members of the public shall be permitted to physically attend the meeting. The public, however, is invited to attend the meeting electronically, and will also include provision for the receipt of public comment. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99356816586?pwd=OWVhOWpvUU1sUU9EM0NIc0ZsSFJQZz09 Passcode: 439108 Or got to https://zoom.us and join meeting ID 993 5681 6586 Passcode 439108 Dial in at 646-558-8656 Meeting ID 993 5681 6586 Passcode 439108 *Members of the public will be permitted to speak during the public sessions by raising your hand in the Zoom App or website. For instructions on how to do so, please see the link below. *If you would like to raise your hand to speak by phone, press *9 https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205566129-Raising-your-hand-In-a-webinar#h_12b8d38d-8d78- 4e5b-95f9-f43bac647f2b AGENDA BELOW AGENDA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING Monday, August 24, 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 New India Times on December 13, 2019 and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Complex on the same date. 4. ORAL PETITIONS AND REMARKS 5. REVIEW OF MINUTES: a. Worksession Meeting of July 20, 2020 b. Regular Meeting of July 22, 2020 c. Combined Meeting of June 10, 2020 d. Combined Meeting of June 24, 2020 6. REPORTS FROM ALL COUNCIL COMMITTEES: 7. POINTS OF LIGHT 8.. FROM THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: a. Introduction of Amendment to the Budget. b. Awarding Contract for Public Bid 20-02-10 Maintenance and Repair of Office Equipment (not exceed $30,000.00) c. Awarding Contract for Public Bid 20-12-04 Office Supplies (not to exceed $80,000.00) d. Awarding of Contracts for Public Bid 20-09-07R Vehicle Transmission Repair/Rebuild (2- Vendors not to exceed $140,000.00) 9. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: a. Report of Disbursements through August 20, 2020. b. Resolution authorizing refund in the amount of $136,321.49 for redemption of tax sale certificates. c. Resolution authorizing refund for tax overpayments totaling, $79,037.29. d. Resolutions authorizing the settlement of Tax Appeals. e. Resolution authorizing an adjustment to the 2019 Assessment with respect to 817 Inman Avenue in order to implement the terms of the prior Tax appeal settlement pursuant to Resolution R.178-042020. f. Resolution approving the CARES ACT Municipal Reimbursement Agreement with the County. g. Resolution for adopting changes to an existing deferred compensation plan pursuant to the Final Internal Revenue, code Section 415 Regulations, Pension Protection Act of 2006, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 and the Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008. h. Temporary Budget Appropriation i. Resolution authorizing a reimbursement to Retiree Drug Subsidy Center for Overpayment of RDS Payment. j. Resolutions authorizing the release of security deposits for 95 Tower Road. 10. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW: a. An ordinance approving the installation of a Traffic Control Signal at the intersection of Plainfield Avenue and Rivendell Way in the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey. b. An ordinance approving the installation of a Traffic Control Signal at the intersection of Plainfield Avenue and Brunswick Avenue in the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey. c. An ordinance approving the installation of a Traffic Control Signal at the intersection of Plainfield Avenue and Kilmer Road in the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey. d. An ordinance approving the installation of a pedestrian crosswalk across Clover Place in the Township of Edison, Middlesex County, State of New Jersey. e. Resolution authorizing the Township Planning Board to investigate whether the property commonly known on the Township tax maps as Block 692.D, Lots 13.A, 16.A, 17.A, 18, 19.A, 21.A, 23, 24, 25.A and 27.A (between John Street and Albert Avenue) satisfies the criteria to be designated ‘an area in need of redevelopment’ (non-condemnation) pursuant to Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. f. Resolution authorizing the Township Planning Board to investigate whether the property commonly known on the Township tax maps as Block 692.E, Lots 8.B, 9.A, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (with frontage along but no access to U.S. Route 1, between Johns Street and Thomas Place) satisfies the criteria to be designated ‘an area in need of redevelopment’ (condemnation) pursuant to Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. g. This Ordinance amends the Edison Township Code to establish rates the Township charges users of the Township’s water system. 11. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENGINEERING: a. Resolutions authorizing a subsidy grants of $85,000.00 (4) from Township’s Affordable Housing Market to Affordable Program for the purchase of a home from the market rate to affordable. b. Resolutions authoring a grant of $15,000.00 (4) from the Township’s Affordable Down Payment/Closing Cost Affordability Assistance Program for the purchase of an affordable housing unit by income certified buyer. c. Resolutions provides for refund of Construction Permit fees. d. Resolution refunding of Engineering Inspection fees. e. Ordinance establishes Parking Prohibition of certain trucks, vehicles and trailer (no parking) on Samuel C. Carpenter Blvd. as described, specifically the establishment of No Parking for vehicles over four (4) tons gross vehicle weight, school or any other type of bus, recreational vehicle, camper, boat or trailer along Samuel C. Carpenter Blvd, from the limits of Grove Avenue to Dead End. f. Resolution authorizing a Performance Bond Reduction and Cash Bond Reduction. g. Awarding Contract for Public Bid No.20-30-04 FY 2019 NJDOT FY 2019 Local Freight Impact Fund – Raritan Center Parkway ($186,848.42) h. Awarding Contract for Public Bid No. 20-30-05 NJDOT FY2019 Local Freight Impact Fund – Heller Park Road Reconstruction ($722,028.11) 12. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: a. Resolutions releasing of Street Opening Escrows b. Awarding of Contract for Public Bid No. 20-08-21R Refuse Collection Equipment Parts/Accessories (McNeilus Brand) (not to exceed $75,000.00) c. Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) Toro Workman HD Work vehicle with Watering tank and Snow Plow ($46,456.92) d. Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase Order Parts and the repair of various John Deer Equipment (not to exceed $50,000.00) 13. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SEWER: a. Resolution authorizing the purchase one (1) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe through the Education services Commission of New Jersey ($41,884.42) b. Awarding Contracts for Public Bid No. 20-06-30 Various Water Utility Equipment (2 vendors – not to exceed $ 72,500.00) c. Resolution authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open Contract for the Purchase of specialized Sewer chemicals (not to exceed $40,000.00) d. Awarding of contract for Public Bid No.. 20-02-21RRR Water Utility Supplies and Equipment (not to exceed$100,000.00) e. Resolution authorizing the purchase Sensaphone Express Remote Monitoring Systems for the Townships Pump Stations through the Education Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System ($16,750.00) f. Resolution authorizing the Purchase of two (2) 2020 Ford Edge’s through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System ($59,616.56) g. Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Body for one (1) New and unused 2020 or newer Ford F-750 Crew Cab Crane Body Truck with options through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System for the Sewer Department (90,861.20) h. Resolution authorizing the purchase of the Chassis for One (1) New and unused 2020 or New Ford F-750 Crew Cab Crane Body Truck with Options through the Education Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Pricing System for the Sewer Department ($70,907.88) 14. FROM THE CHIEF OF FIRE: a. Resolution authorizes the Township Council to grant permission to Garden State Fireworks, Inc. to discharge Fireworks for a Labor day Celebration taking place on the ground of the Plainfield Country Club located at 1591 Woodland Avenue Edison, scheduled for September 4, 2020. b. Resolution awarding Contract/Purchase Order of Emergency repairs to Fire Truck #2 ($24,632.05) c. Resolution awarding an Emergency Contract/Purchase Order for hand sanitizer and dispenser’s during the COVID19 Health Emergency ($9,589.50) d. Awarding Contracts for Public Bid No. 20-01-29 Uniforms and Equipment – Division of Fire/Fire Prevention (4 – Vendors-not to exceed $360,000.00) 15. FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE: a. Resolution authorizing the submission of NJ Department of Law and Public Safety –Juvenile Justice Commission Award for the Edison Police Department Stationhouse Adjustment Support Initiative Grant Application and Approval. b. Resolution approving participation in 2020 NJ State Body Armor Replacement Grant Funding Program. c. Resolution authorizing the 2021 Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Grant approval. 16. FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT: a.