BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2008

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

2.         Approval of Minutes - Meeting of January 22, 2008

3.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-1 - An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the Borough of Metuchen, Chapter 169 thereof Entitled Swimming Pools, to Change Membership Fees.

4.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-2 - An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank.

5.         Presentation by Borough Planner Jim Constantine – Downtown Design and Circulation Plan.

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

6.         Receive the minutes of the following meetings:

                        -Parking Authority – November 20, 2007 & December 18, 2007

7.         Letter from the Metuchen Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hold seasonal Farmer’s Market, including change of venue – receive and approve pending Parking Authority review.

8.         Letter from the Metuchen Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hold their Annual Calendar of Events – receive and approve (June Street Fair requires separate approval).

9.         Letter from Metuchen Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade – receive and approve.

10.       Letter of resignation from Marion Price to the Development Commission.         

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

11.       Resolution No. 2008-32 -  Resolution awarding contract for Borough Attorney.

12.       Resolution No. 2008-33 -  Resolution awarding contract for Borough Planner.

13.       Resolution No. 2008-34 - Resolution awarding contract for      Borough Prosecutor.

14.       Resolution No. 2008-35 - Resolution awarding contract for Public Defender.

15.       Resolution No. 2008-36 -  Resolution awarding contract for Bond Counsel.

16.       Resolution No. 2008-37 -  Resolution awarding contract for Labor Relations Attorney.

17.       Resolution No. 2008-38 – Resolution appointing crossing guards.

18.       Resolution No. 2008-39 – Resolution authorizing acting appointment of Al Hopping as Electrical Inpsector/Electrical  Subcode Official.

19.       Resolution No. 2008-40 – Resolution authorizing Interlocal Services Agreement with Middlesex County for Used Tire Collection/Recycling.

20.       Resolution No. 2008-41 – Resolution appointing Raymond Bisogno to the Fire Department.

21.       Resolution No. 2008-42 – Resolution approving the renewal of Liquor License

            #1210-33-009-007 – Mercado Grill.

22.       Resolution No. 2008-43 – Resolution authorizing tax refunds.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

23.       Bill Resolution

24.       Introduction of Ordinance No. 2008-3 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 Entitled "Construction Codes, Uniform", Article 78-2 Entitled "Schedule of Fees", of the Code of the Borough of Metuchen.

25.       Introduction of Ordinance No. 2008- 4 - An Ordinance Amending the Land Development Ordinance of the Borough of Metuchen, Chapter 110, Article 21 – Affordable Housing, Section 110-95.

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.