Post-Superbowl Meeting Has a Thematic Start

Taking place just two days after the Super Bowl, Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting starts with a somewhat thematic proclamation—recognition of resident Shavonne Leacy for winning the New York Giants Pass, Punt and Kick competition.

Other items on the agenda include authorizing the township attorney, Albert Cruz, to enter a settlement with Stop and Shop regarding a tax appeal, a resolution increasing the 2011 temporary emergency budget and accepting the resignation of Siobhan Weikel, secretary to the Township Administrator/Clerk, effective Feb. 8.

The Township Committee also has a resolution accepting Sieman’s Energy, Inc. to prepare an investment grade audit and energy savings plan by March 31, at no cost to the township.

 In addition, the township will introduce five ordinances during the meeting, with most having public hearings next month.

The first ordinance, 2011-06, authorizes the sale of and access and maintenance easement on a portion of Vroom Drive.  Though Vroom Drive is a paper street, meaning it only exists on planning maps of the township and is not an actual street, the ordinance allows for a public auction on the street.  A public hearing is set for March 8.

The second ordinance, 2011-07, amends the township code to change several blocks in the Corporate Development Zone (CDZ) to Agricultural (AG).  The affected blocks and lots are Block 201, Lots 3, 3.01, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.01, 8,9, and 10, Block 202, Lots 6, 7, 7.01, 8, 8.01, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15.01, 16, 17.01, 17.03, 18, 19, 20, 20.01, 20.02, 20.03, 20.04, 21 and 22, and Block 203.23, Lot 52.  Further consideration and a public hearing is set for March 22.

The third ordinance, 2011-08, amends the township code to create a transition economic development district in section 188-107. 2. The ordinance will also amend sign regulations to include the new district.  A public hearing is set for March 22.

The fourth ordinance, 2011-09, again amends the township code to change the zone designation for Block 200.07, Lots 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and Block 200.08, Lots 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 from Corporate Development Zones to Residential/Agriculture Zones.  A public hearing is set for March 22.