BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2008

1.         Announcement of meeting, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call.

2.         Approval of Minutes - Meeting of March 17, 2008

3.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-5 - An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the Borough of Metuchen, Chapter 185, Entitled Vehicles and Traffic, Section 185-34 – Handicapped Parking , to Add a Designated Location on Oak Avenue.

4.         Proclamation – Week of the Young Child 2008.

5.         Proclamation – Arbor Day.

6.         Resolution Honoring the Boy’s Indoor Track Team.

7.         Public Comment on Resolution No. 2008-49 – Creating a Plan Endorsement Citizen’s Advisory Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

8.         Receive the minutes of the following meetings:

                        -Parking Authority – February 19, 2008

                        -Shade Tree Commission – February 11, 2008

9.         Letter from the Arthritis Foundation, NJ Chapter requesting permission to hold their  second annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk fundraiser on Sunday, December 7, 2008 – receive and approve pending Police Department approval of         route.

10.       Letter from Donna Jamison requesting permission to hold Block Party on Sunday,

            May 4, 2008 on Juniper Street – receive and approve.

11.       Spring Street Fair Application – receive and approve.

OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

REPORT OF THE BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR

REPORTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBERS

REPORT OF THE MAYOR

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT AGENDA

12.       Resolution No. 2008-70 – Resolution authorizing award of contract for 1008 Municipal Pool Maintenance to Aquatic Services.

13.       Resolution No. 2008-71 – Resolution authorizing refund of escrow balances.

14.       Resolution No. 2008-72 – Resolution authorizing submission of the 2007 Recycling Tonnage Grant application.

15.       Resolution No. 2008-73 – Resolution authorizing submission of Safe Routes to School Grant.

16.       Resolution No. 2008-74 – Resolution authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property at Block 110, Lot 30.01.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

16.        Bill Resolution

17.        Introduction of Ordinance No. 2008-6 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 185 of the Code of the Borough of Metuchen Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" by Amending § 185-11. Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets.

18.        Introduction of Bond Ordinance No. 2008-7 - Bond Ordinance Appropriating $1,312,500 and Authorizing $1,014,125 Bonds or Notes of the Borough for Various Improvements and Purposes Authorized to be Undertaken by the Borough of Metuchen, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey.

19. Introduction of Bond Ordinance No. 2008-8 - Bond Ordinance Providing for Pool Improvements in, by and for the Borough of Metuchen, New Jersey, Appropriating $300,000 therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $300,000 Bonds or Notes of the Borough for Financing Part of Such Appropriation.

20.        Introduction of Ordinance No. 2008-9 - An Ordinance To Amend The Code Of The Borough Of Metuchen, Chapter 37 Thereof, Entitled Police Department,  To Create The Position Of Lieutenant.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NEW BUSINESS MATTERS ONLY

ADJOURNMENT

The Borough of Metuchen does not discriminate against persons with disabilities.  Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services were necessary must notify the ADA Coordinator of the Borough of Metuchen at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting or scheduled activity.