CLOSED SESSION 7:00 PM

BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 2008

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

2.         Approval of Minutes - Meeting of June 16, 2008

COMMUNICATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

3.         Receive the minutes of the following meetings:

                        -Parking Authority – May 20, 2008 & June 17, 2008

4.         Letter requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Stirling Court on Sunday,

            July 27, 2008 – receive an approve.

5.         Letter requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Edith Avenue on Saturday,

            August 2, 2008 – receive an approve.

6.         Letter requesting permission to hold a Block Party for Upland Avenue on Saturday,

            September 20, 2008 – receive an 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. 2008-130 – Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee

            #08-016S – MacPherson.

8.         Resolution No. 2008-131 – Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee

            #08-015S – Clausen.

9.         Resolution No. 2008-132 – Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee

            #08-014S – Aubrey.

10.        Resolution No. 2008-133 – Resolution authorizing refund of 2007 taxes appealed –

            80-82 Forrest Street.

11.        Resolution No. 2008-134 – Resolution authorizing refund of 2007 taxes appealed –

            24 Clarendon Court.

12.        Resolution No. 2008-135 – Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee

            #08-017S – Rivera.

13.        Resolution No. 2008-136 – Resolution authorizing refund of Sidewalk Escrow Fee

            #08-018S – Howley.

14.        Resolution No. 2008-137 – Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for police equipment.

15.        Resolution No. 2008-138 – Resolution authorizing refund of performance bond for

            216 University Avenue.

16.        Resolution No. 2008-139 – Resolution authorizing award of contract for Hydraulic Bucket Truck to Altec Industries.

17.        Resolution No. 2008-140 – Resolution supporting the Dismal Swamp Conservation Commission.

18.        Resolution No. 2008-141 – Resolution authorizing participation in FY2008 Homeland Security grant program.

19.        Resolution No. 2008-142 – Resolution approving emergency temporary budget.

20.        Resolution No. 2008-143 – Resolution authorizing refund of 2006 and 2008 taxes to certain individuals.

21.        Resolution No. 2008-144 – Resolution authorizing cancelation of certain tax liens.

22.        Resolution No. 2008-145 – Resolution authorizing refund of tax overpayment on tax lien#08-00015.

23.        Resolution No. 2009-146 – Resolution authorizing renewal of 2008-2009 Liquor License for Metuchen Bar & Grill.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

24.        Bill Resolution

25.        Introduction of Ordinance No, 2008-11 - Ordinance for Defining Positions Eligible for the Defined Contribution Retirement Program

26.        Discussion of Proposed Parking Fees Ordinance.

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.