BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 2007

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

2.         Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June 18, 2007

3.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2007-4 - An Ordinance Amending the Land Development Ordinance of the Borough of Metuchen, Chapter 110, Section 110-4 Definitions; Section 110-80 D-1 Downtown Development District; Section 110-87 Conditional Uses – Specific Conditions”; Section 110-134.1. Mixed-Use Neighborhood in the D-1 Downtown Development District;

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

4.         Receive the minutes of the following meetings:

                        -Parking Authority – May 15, 2007

                        -Shade Tree Commission – May 14, 2007 and June 11, 2007.

5.         Letter from Melody McCaffrey requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Upland Avenue on September 29, 2007 – receive and approve.

6.         Letter from Brenda Redshaw requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Lexington Drive on September 1, 2007 – receive and approve.          

6A.      Letter from Donna Corrigan requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Hollywood Avenue on Saturday, August 4, 2007 – 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

7.         Resolution No. 2007-105 – Resolution authorizing appointment of Joseph Palmisano to the Fire Department.

8.         Resolution No. 2007-106 – Resolution authorizing refund of permit fee to SSG-Barco.

9.         Resolution No. 2007-107 – Resolution authorizing award of contract for the 2007 Sewer Jet Vactor to Mid Atlantic Truck Centre, Inc.

10.       Resolution No. 2007-108 – Resolution authorizing award of State Contract for the purchase of  2007 Dodge Durango.

11.       Resolution No. 2007-109 – Resolution authorizing renewal of Liquor License for Mercado Grill.

12.       Resolution No. 2007-110 – Resolution of the Borough of Metuchen, County of  Middlesex, State of New Jersey Supporting the Continued Funding of the Paris Grants Program in Accordance with  P.L. 2003, Chapter 117, Sections 38 And 39.

13.       Resolution No. 2007-111 – Resolution authorizing submission of Center of Place grant application for Main Street Streetscape Improvements.

14.       Resolution No. 2007-112 – Resolution authorizing emergency temporary budget.

15.       Resolution No. 2007-113 – Resolution authorizing cancellation of tax liens #07-00015 and #05-00010.

15A.    Resolution No. 2007-114 – Resolution authorizing appointment of Al Hopping as Acting Plumbing Inspector/Subcode Official.

15B.    Resolution No. 2007-115 – Resolution authorizing award of contract for 2007 Road Program to Phoenix Construction.

15C.    Resolution No. 2007-116 – Resolution authorizing award of contract for Pedestrian Bicycle Grant Program to JADS Construction Co.

15D.    Resolution No. 2007-117 – Resolution authorizing submission of Municipal Alliance grant for 2008 funding cycle.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

16.       Bill Resolution

17.       Introduction of Ordinance No. 2007-5 - An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Ordinance No. 92-25 Establishing Salary Ranges.

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.