<p> BOROUGH OF NORTH PLAINFIELD 263 Somerset Street North Plainfield, New Jersey</p><p>AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004</p><p>COUNCIL CHAMBERS MUNICIPAL BUILDING 8:00 P.M.</p><p>ROLL CALL</p><p>Council Members: Cate Carley Robert W. Fisher Robert E. Hitchcock Margaret Mary Jones Frank Righetti Nathan A. Rudy Daniel Glicklich, Council President</p><p>Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag</p><p>Statement of Compliance as to Notice of Meeting</p><p>SWEARING IN BY THE MAYOR:</p><p>Sabrina Leigh Romasz to the position of Probationary Police Officer</p><p>Roberto F. DeJesus to the position of Probationary Police Officer</p><p>REMARKS BY PUBLIC General public comments shall be limited to five minutes for each individual. (Rule 29 of the Borough Council’s Rules of Order)</p><p>HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 04-11, AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE, AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF NORTH PLAINFIELD CHAPTER VII, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC,” AND CHAPTER VIII, ENTITLED “PARKING LOTS AND PARKING METERS”</p><p>Reading of title by the Clerk</p><p>PUBLIC COMMENT</p><p>RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fisher: 06-21-04-01 Adoption and advertising of Ordinance No. 04-11 Roll Call Resolutions-continued:</p><p>- 1 - Mr. Hitchcock: 06-21-04-02 Authorizing the execution of an Amendment to the Somerset County CDBG/HOME Cooperative Agreement for the years 2005-2007 Roll Call</p><p>Mrs. Jones: 06-21-04-03 Authorizing the submission of an application for funding from the Sharing Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Program administered by the State of New Jersey Roll Call Program Roll Call</p><p>Mr. Rudy: 06-21-04-04 Authorizing the submission of applications for funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Grant Programs Roll Call</p><p>Mrs. Carley: 06-21-04-05 Requesting that the New Jersey Department of Transportation extend the contract award period for Westervelt Avenue until October 1, 2004 Roll Call</p><p>Mr. Fisher 06-21-04-06 Requesting additional funds from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Local Aid Project previously approved for Westervelt Avenue and authorizing the execution of agreement Roll Call</p><p>CONSENT AGENDA</p><p>Statement by Council President</p><p>RESOLUTION: Mr. Hitchcock 06-21-04-07 Approving the Consent Agenda Roll Call</p><p>CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:</p><p> a. Appointing Sabrina Leigh Romasz as a probationary full-time member of the North Plainfield Police Department, effective June 21, 2004</p><p> b. Appointing Roberto F. DeJesus as a probationary full-time member of the North Plainfield Police Department, effective June 7, 2004</p><p> c. Authorizing the issuance of a permit to the North Plainfield Rescue Squad for Charitable Solicitation at the intersection of Somerset Street and Jackson and Park Avenues on June 26-27; July 17-18, 24-25; August 21-22, 28-29; September 18-19; 25-26, 2004 between the hours of 10:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m.</p><p>Resolutions-continued:</p><p>- 2 - d. Authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Services Agreement with the Borough of Watchung providing for sharing of a radio repeater communication system and for its initial cost of acquisition</p><p> e. Authorizing a limited trial change of time from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for refuse pickup on Somerset Street from Craig Place to Jackson Avenue for the purpose of relieving traffic problems</p><p> f. Authorizing the issuance of an Indoor Pistol and Rifle Range license to Ray’s Sport Shop, Inc., 559 Route 22 for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005</p><p> g. Authorizing the issuance of Retail Consumption, Distribution or Club Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 to the following:</p><p>1. L. Penaloza, L.L.C., t/a The Bridge 2. La Reina Del Sur LLC, t/a La Reina Del Sur 3. El Salvador, Inc., t/a Tesoro Salvadoreno Restaurant 4. 164 Somerset St., LLC, t/a Top Shelf 5. Clinton Liquors of North Plainfield, Inc., t/a Clinton Liquors 6. Star Discount Liquors, Inc., t/a Star Discount Liquors 7. Italian-American Social Club of North Plainfield, N.J., Inc. 8. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. t/a Ruby Tuesday 9. WCNP, Inc., t/a Wine Country 10. Multiservices Group, LLC, t/a North Plainfield Discount Liquors 11. Herb’s Somerset Liquors, Inc., t/a Herb’s Liquors 12. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Plainfield Lodge #885, Inc. 13. Plainfield Gesang und Turn Verein, Inc.</p><p> h. Authorizing the issuance of Motor Vehicle Sales licenses for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 to the following:</p><p>1. Dom’s 2nd Chance Auto Sales, Inc., t/a Dom’s Kia/Isuzu 767 Route 22 West 2. East Coast Nissan of North Plainfield, LLC 545 Route 22 West 3. Global Motors Corp., t/a Global Auto Mall 1099-1155 Route 22 West 4. VIP Cycle & Sport Center Inc., t/a VIP Honda Inc. 726-750 Route 22 East 5. VIP Cycle & Sport Center Inc., t/a VIP Honda Inc. 536-546 Somerset Street Resolutions-continued:</p><p>6. VIP Cycle & Sport Center Inc., t/a VIP Honda Inc.</p><p>- 3 - 549-557 Somerset Street</p><p> i. Approving 2004 Temporary Budget</p><p> j. Approving Tax Abatement for Block 28.03, Lot 22, 75 Mountain Avenue </p><p> k. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund certain real estate tax overpayments</p><p> l. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund certain fee for building permit</p><p> m. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund certain Board of Adjustment Application fee</p><p> n. Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to refund certain Land Use Escrow balances</p><p> o. Approving the Consolidated Bill List of June 21, 2004</p><p>REPORTS 2004: </p><p>April Monthly: Department of Fire Prevention and Protection Department of Police</p><p>COMMUNICATIONS:</p><p>Courier News Re: Proof pub. adopt. Ord. #04-09 and #04-10; intro. Ord. #04-11 Township of South Brunswick Re: Resolution requesting Gov. McGreevey and the State Legislature to Implement a State Sponsored Financial Aid Program for Military Reservists and National Guard Members Deployed in the Global War on Terror Somerset County Planning Board Re: Somerset Portion of the FY2005-2007 NJDOT Transportation Improvement Program Certain Taxpayers and Concerned Parents Re: Expressing strong dissatisfaction with actions taken against a certain softball team coach following a recent North Plainfield Recreation Program game</p><p>Communications-continued:</p><p>Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority Re: Agenda of Regular Meeting of June 3, 2004 and minutes of Regular Meeting of May 6, 2004</p><p>- 4 - Somerset County Planning Board Re: Important State Plan Cross-Acceptance Announcement Mark Coren, Township Manager for the Township Re: Recommendations made to Gov. McGreevey which Council of the Township of Aberdeen would establish a fairer tax system, improve voter participation and enhance public education in New Jersey NJ Council on Affordable Housing Re: Newsletter, April 2004 Comcast Re: Comcast Fax re G4TechTV Union, NJ</p><p>Somerset County Tax Board Re: United Counties Trust Company vs N. Plainfield Boro Rev. Alan Vance Re: Invitation to participate in 75th Anniversary North Plainfield Baptist Church Celebration commemorating the inception of the ministry Comcast Re: Comcast Foundation award of Comcast Leaders and Union, NJ Achievers $1000 Scholarship awarded to Miguel Mayorga, North Plainfield High School Borough of Watchung Re: Notice of Public Hearing for possible zone changes in connection with the Reexamination of the Borough’s Master Plan Comcast Re: Effective June 10, 2004, Jewelry Television by Union, NJ America’s Collectibles Network (CAN) to be added to the digital tier on Channel 282 NJ State League of Municipalities Re: 7th Annual Elected Officials Hall of Fame Plainfield Area Humane Society Re: Activity Report for May 2004 Plainfield, NJ</p><p>Somerset County Community Development Office Re: CDBG/HOME Cooperative Agreement Amendment NJ Council on Affordable Housing Re: Newsletter, May 2004 Verizon New Jersey, Inc. Re: Public Notice - Verizon New Jersey Local Exchange Newark, NJ Service Comcast Re: Comcast Fax re Programming and Channel Changes Union, NJ</p><p>Communications-continued:</p><p>Somerset County Planning Board Re: Nominations accepted for the 23rd Annual Somerset County Land Development and Planning Awards Somerset Council on Alcoholism & Drug Re: Resolution Supporting Local Authority to Protect Dependency, Inc.</p><p>- 5 - Somerville, NJ Public Health</p><p>Col & Talati Enterprises, Corp. Re: Notice of Application submitted to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection for a Stream Encroachment Permit for property at East Front Street, Lots 26 & 34, Block 328, City of Plainfield Michael S. Wittenberg, Esq. Re: Notice of Claim: Mina Botros Jersey City, NJ</p><p>Parsons, Powell & Lane, L.L.C., Esqs. Re: Summons and Complaint: Mirabella v. Borough of Old Bridge, NJ North Plainfield, et al</p><p>REMARKS BY PUBLIC</p><p>COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL</p><p>ADJOURNMENT</p><p>- 6 -</p>