Firework Approval on Committee Agenda

The Township Committee officially vote on a resolution for a public fireworks display at Auten Road School July 3, after a year hiatus for the annual festival, according to the agenda for its Tuesday meeting.

Initially cancelled because of budget cuts in 2010, the display is back with funding provided by Assemblyman and resident Pete Biondi and Provident Bank. It will include just a fireworks display rather than the carnival seen in previous years.

The resolution is just one of the items on the committee’s considerations agenda. Other items include hiring two summer employees for the Department of Public Works, at a salary of $10 per hour. The funding for the employees’ salaries will come from a Clean Communities grant.

In addition, the committee is expected to vote on a non-fair and open professional services contract to Eric Bernstein and Associates, for representation on tax appeals for which the regular township attorney has a conflict of interest. The hourly rate for the contract would be $135 per hour, according to the agenda.

The committee will also consider a resolution authorizing a position announcement or advertising for the open Zoning Officer and Assistant Planner position.

Items on the consent agenda include granting permanent employee status to Pamela Borek, Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator, approving a request from the Alzheimer’s Association to launch hot air balloons at its Polo Classic June 18, and authorizing a refund of tax overpayments on 28 properties that totaled $39,534.59.

Three new ordinances are up for introduction at the meeting.

The first ordinance, 2011-14 amends the design and performance section of the development regulations in the township code to clarify requirements for buffers and conservation easements in the code. A public hearing on the ordinance will occur at the July 26 Township Committee meeting.

The second ordinance, 2011-15, suggests changing the zone designation for nine lots in block 180.01 from Agricultural to Highway Service District. A public hearing on the ordinance will occur at the July 26 Township Committee meeting.

The third ordinance for various site facets and added of dedication for open space in block 12 and block 12.03. A public hearing on the ordinance will occur at the July 26 Township Committee meeting.

There are no appointments or proclamations on the agenda.

The credit card committee expects to make a presentation with Affinity Bank during the meeting.

The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. June 14, in the Municipal Courtroom.