BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 2008

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

2.         Approval of Minutes - Meeting of April 7, 2008

3.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption 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.

4.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of 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

5.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption of 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.

6.         Public Hearing and Final Adoption 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.

7.         Discussion  - Health Insurance Proposal.

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

8.         Receive the minutes of the following meetings:

                        -Parking Authority – March 18, 2008

                        -Shade Tree Commission – March 10, 2008

                        -Traffic and Transportation – October & December 2007

9.         Letter from Robert Harrison requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Bounty Street on Monday, May 26, 2008 – 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

10.       Resolution No. 2008-78 – Resolution authorizing recycling exemption to Express Automotive Towing, Inc.

11.       Resolution No. 2008-79 – Resolution amendment to  temporary budget.

12.       Resolution No. 2008-80 – Resolution authorizing extension of ranking list for purpose of Police promotion.

13.       Resolution No. 2008-81 –Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee #08-003 S

            - DelaCruz .

14.       Resolution No. 2008-82 – Resolution authorizing cancelation of tax lien#040004-

            25 Liberty Street .

15.       Resolution No. 2008-83– Resolution authorizing health insurance renewal.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

16.       Bill Resolution

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.