MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
JUNE 23, 2008 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Palmieri Calls the Meeting to order and announces the meeting is being broadcast live on Channel 34.
Roll Call
Salute to Flag
Open Public Meetings’ Act Statement
“Notice of this Meeting in compliance with the open Public Meetings’ Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, has been given by posting a notice of the scheduled dates of all the Conference and Regular Meetings of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and in the office of the Municipal Clerk and by serving notice thereof to the Star Ledger and the Progress on
December 12, 2007.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
2. CERTIFCATE OF ACHEIVEMENT TO THE 2008 WEST ESSEX DIAMOND CLUB LADY WARRIORS
Heather Prinzo Shannon McGlynn Jamie Pravata
Daria Forte Alexa Vigorita Sam Barnett
Ariana Bernarda Jenna Salluce Rose Pezzuti
Stephanie Pezzuti Gina Guccione
Coach: George Pravata, Anthony Pezzuti, Joe Prinzo
3. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Palmieri Police Department, Library Board
Council President Mastrangelo Municipal Alliance Committee, Pool Commission
Councilman LaForgia Recreation Department, Fire Department
Councilman Gasparini Finance Department, Planning Board
Councilman McGlynn Environmental Commission, Dept. of Public Works
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 19, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. May 19, 2008 Executive Meeting Minutes
c. June 9, 2008 Conference Meeting Minutes
d. June 9, 2008 Executive Meeting Minutes
5. 2ND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCE
a. Ordinance #2008-05, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 45 of the Code of the Township of Fairfield Regarding Zoning
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Municipal Clerk Resolutions
a. Approval for Renewal to Issue a Kennel/Pet Shop License to Petlovers
Outlets beginning July 1, 2008 ending June 30, 2009
b. Approval for Renewal to Issue a Kennel/Pet Shop License to Rover Ranch
and Spa beginning July 1, 2008 ending June 30, 2009
c. Approval of Bingo License #2008-01 to the Parents Auxiliary of St. Thomas
More Church
d. Approval of Raffle License #2008-09 to Just Cheer All Stars for an 50/50 Off
Premise Raffle on November 1, 2008
e. Approval of the ABC Liquor Licenses Renewal Beginning July 1, 2008
ending June 30, 2009 Licensing Period
Steak & Ale of New Jersey Inc. Veterans of Foreign Wars
Steak & Ale Fairfield Memorial Post 7925
636 Route 46 VFW 7925
Fairfield New Jersey 07004 45 Plymouth Street
0707-33-013-005 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-31-018-001
MN Associates Inc.
Versailles Diner Express D.L.O. Inc.
516 Route 46 Discount Liquors
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 99 Route 46
0707-33-014-008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-44-008-003
Fairfield Restaurant LLC CB Food Group LLC
Houlihan’s Merchant House Tavern
645 Route 46 West 4 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-33-012-013 0707-33-019-005
Jose Tejas Inc. Thirty One Passaic Avenue Inc
Jose Tejas Inc. The Huddle Inn
645 Route 46 West 31-37 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-33-010-008 0707-33-004-004
Anthony J. Pezzuti Velvet Restaurant & Lounge Inc
Pazoots’ Pub LLC Velvet Restaurant & Lounge
31-37 Passaic Avenue 17 Gloria Lane
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Fairfield, New Jersey 07006
0707-33-009-004 0707-33-002-004
What’s Your Beef V. Inc. Crave Restaurant & Lounge, LLC
Charlie Brown’s Crave Restaurant & Lounge
337 Fairfield Road 168 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-33-015-006 0707-33-006-009
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Inc. BRE Prime Properties LLC
Crowne Plaza Fairfield La Quinta Inn & Suites
690 Route 46 West 38 Two Bridges Road
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
0707-36-025-001 0707-36-024-001
f. Approval of the ABC Liquor Licenses Renewal Beginning July 1, 2008
ending June 30, 2009 Licensing Period
Fairfield Executive Inn Management Corp. Calandra Development Corp.
Fairfield Executive Inn Hampton Inn & Suites
Cucina Calandra 118-124 Route 46 East
216-234 Route 46 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
Fairfield, N.J. 07004 0707-36-022-001
Recreation Department Resolutions
g. Authorization to Hire Additional Personnel for the 2008 Swimming Pool
Utility Season
h. Authorization to Hire Additional Personnel for 2008 Summer Camp Season
i. Authorization to Amend Resolution #2008-123 for a Title Change and
Salary Increase to Ryan McCormak and Sinan Ozyemisci for the 2008 Swimming Pool Utility Season From Gatekeeper to Lifeguard
Engineering Department Resolutions
j. Authorization to Release Escrow Balance to Louis and Mayes Harraka in the amount of $22.68
k. Authorization to Return Driveway Completion Bond to Ipsy-Pipsy, LLC in the amount of $5,000.00 plus interest
l. Authorization of Agreement By and Between the Township of Fairfield and the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Regarding Jurisdictional Agreement #4627 Route 46 and Hollywood Avenue
7. BILLS LIST
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2008-Road Resurfacing and Reconstruction Program
b. Discussion of Referendum Question-Adjusting Open Space Trust Fund
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion to prohibit parking on dead end streets
10. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
11. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE
Next Mayor and Council meeting (Conference Meeting) July 14, 2008 at 7:00PM
12. ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
AUTHORIZATION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings’ Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B) (1-9) permits the exclusion of the public from a Meeting of the Mayor and Council in certain circumstances: and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield are of the opinion that such circumstances exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that:
1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of any action on the closed Session of the Meeting of the Mayor and Council of June 23, 2008
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed in Executive Session
a. Litigation-
b. Contracts-
c. Personnel-AFSME Grievance
3. It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matter will be made public as soon thereafter as it is deemed in the public interest to do so;
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Adjournment into Executive Session
13. ADJOURNMENT