August 6, 2012 â Packet - Borough of Hightstown

Agenda 

Hightstown Borough Council 

Regular Meeting 

August 6, 2012 

First Aid Building 

6:00 PM – Executive Session 

7:30 PM – Public Session 

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING TO 

AVOID SOUNDS/RINGING OR CONVERSATION THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE MEETING OR THE 

ABILITY OF ATTENDEES TO HEAR THE PROCEEDINGS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. 

Meeting called to order by Mayor Steven Kirson. 

STATEMENT: Adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, 

pursuant to Public Law 1975, Chapter 231. Said notice was provided to the Trenton Times and the Windsor-Hights 

Herald, and is posted in the Borough Clerk’s office. 

Roll Call 

Executive Session: Resolution 2012-194 Public Safety – Police Staffing 

Flag Salute 

Approval of Meeting Agenda 

Approval of Minutes 

June 18, 2012 Open Session 

June 18, 2012 Executive Session 

July 2, 2012 Open Session 

July 16, 2012 Open Session 

July 16, 2012 Executive Session 

Appointments 2012-195 Appointing a Police Lieutenant – Frank Gendron 

2012-196 Appointing a Class I Special Officer – Anthony Sturchio 

Engineer Items 2012-197 Authorizing the Execution of a New Jersey Department of 

Transportation Resolution, Application and Agreement for State Aid 

for Grape Run Road and Pershing Avenue 

Presentation 

Discussion 

Public Comment I 

2012-198 Authorizing Payment #1 –Richard T. Barrett Paving Company, Inc. 

(Summit Street Sidewalks) 

Greenway Walking Bridge Update 

Fluoridation of Water Supply 

Any person wishing to address the Mayor and Council with his or her comments 

may do so at this time. 

Ordinances: 2012-11 First Reading and Introduction – An Ordinance Amending and 

Supplementing Chapter 2 Entitled “Administration”, Section 2-55, 

Entitled “Fees for Municipal Services”, of the “Revised General 

Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey.”

2012-13 First Reading and Introduction – Bond Ordinance Providing for 

Various Capital Improvements of the Borough of Hightstown, in the 

County of Mercer, New Jersey, Appropriating the Aggregate Amount 

of $262,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $249,500 Bonds 

or Notes of the Borough to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof 

2012-14 First Reading and Introduction – Bond Ordinance Providing for 

Various Water Sewer Improvements in and by the Borough of 

Hightstown, in the County of Mercer, New Jersey, Appropriating 

$132,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $122,000 Bonds or 

Notes of the Borough for Financing the Cost Thereof 

2012-09 Final Reading and Public Hearing – An Ordinance Amending and 

Supplementing Section 4-21, Entitled “Taxicab Licensing,” of the 

“Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New 

Jersey.” 


Supplementing Various Sections of Chapter 7, Entitled “Traffic,” of the 

“Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New 

Jersey,” Relating to Taxicab Issues. 


Supplementing Chapter 25-1, et. seq. Entitled “Stormwater Control” 

and Section 26-9 Entitled “Subdivision, Site Plan, Variance and Sign 

Variance Checklists for Development Applications Filed Pursuant to 

Hightstown Development Regulations” of the “Revised General 

Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey.” 

Resolutions 2012-199 Authorizing the Payment of Bills 

2012-200 Authorizing the Borough of Hightstown to Enter into an Agreement 

with “The Hightstown Group Home” for the Expenditure of Affordable 

Housing Trust Funds in Order to Facilitate the Continuation of 

Affordable Housing Units Within the Borough 


with “Habitat for Humanity Millstone Basin Affiliate” for the Provision 

of Affordable Housing Trust Funds in Order to Assist with the 

Construction of New Affordable Housing Units Within the Borough 


with “Holly House, Inc.” for the Expenditure of Affordable Housing 

Trust Funds in Order to Facilitate the Continuation of Affordable 

Housing Units Within the Borough 

2012-203 Authorizing a State Contract Purchase for Hightstown Police 

Department - CAD/RMS System 

2012-204 Authorizing Receipt of Bids for the Greenway Walking Bridge over 

Peddie Lake 

2012-205 Authorizing and Directing the Hightstown Water Department to 

Resume Fluoridation of the Water Supply 

2012-206 Authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with Mercer County 

Regarding Emergency Telecommunications Services - Fire 

2012-207 Lifting the Moratorium on and Establishing the Issuance of Taxi 

Licenses for 2012 and 2013 

2012-208 Authorizing the Issuance of Auction Licenses – Empire Antiques

Discussion 

Public Comment II 

Hurricane Irene Update 

Code Enforcement Update 

Any person wishing to address the Mayor and Council with his or her comments 

may do so at this time. 

Mayor/Council/Administrative Comments and Committee Reports 

Adjournment

Resolution 2012-194 

BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN 

COUNTY OF MERCER 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY 

AUTHORIZING A MEETING WHICH EXCLUDES THE PUBLIC 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that this body will hold 

a meeting on August 6, 2012 at approximately 6:00 pm in the First Aid Building located at 168 Bank Street, 

Hightstown that will be limited only to consideration of an item or items with respect to which the public may 

be excluded pursuant to section 7b of the Open Public Meetings Act. 

The general nature of the subject or subjects to be discussed: 

Public Safety – Police Staffing 

Stated as precisely as presently possible the following is the time when and the circumstances under 

which the discussion conducted at said meeting can be disclosed to the public: November 6, 2012 or when the 

need for confidentiality no longer exists. 

The public is excluded from said meeting, and further notice is dispensed with, all in accordance with 

sections 8 and 4a of the Open Public Meetings Act. 

CERTIFICATION 

I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting held on August 6, 2012. 

__________________________________________ 

Debra L. Sopronyi 

Borough Clerk

Meeting Minutes 



June 18, 2012 

6:00 pm 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirson at 6:08 pm and he read the Open Public Meetings Act statement 

which stated, “Adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, 

pursuant to Public Law 1975, Chapter 231. Said notice was sent to the Trenton Times and the Windsor-Hights Herald, 

and is posted in the Borough Clerk’s office.” 

Mayor Kirson called for Roll Call. 

Councilmember Bibens 

Councilmember Bluth 

Councilmember Doran 

Councilmember Quattrone 

Councilmember Thibault 

Councilmember Woods 

Mayor Kirson 

PRESENT 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT 

 

 

 

Also in attendance: Debra Sopronyi, Borough Clerk; Michael Theokas, Borough Administrator; Frederick Raffetto, 

Borough Attorney and Gregory Sullivan, JIF Attorney. 

Resolution 2012-155 Authorizing a Meeting Which Excludes the Public 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-155, Councilmember Doran seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members, Bluth, Doran, and Quattrone voted yes. 

Resolution adopted, 3-0 






BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that this body will hold a meeting on 

June 18, 2012 at approximately 6:00 pm in the First Aid Building located on Bank Street, Hightstown that will be 

limited only to consideration of an item or items with respect to which the public may be excluded pursuant to section 

7b of the Open Public Meetings Act. 


Anticipated Litigation – Thibault 

Attorney-Client Privilege 

Stated as precisely as presently possible the following is the time when and the circumstances under which the 

discussion conducted at said meeting can be disclosed to the public: September 18, 2012 or when the need for 

confidentiality no longer exists. 

The public is excluded from said meeting, and further notice is dispensed with, all in accordance with sections 8 and 4a 

June 18, 2012 - 1 -

of the Open Public Meetings Act. 

The public meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirson at 7:32 pm and he again read the Open Public Meetings Act 

statement. 

The Flag Salute followed Roll Call. 







Mayor Kirson 

PRESENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT 

Councilmember Bibens had arrived during executive session at 6:17pm, Councilmember Thibault had arrived during 

executive session at 6:50pm, Councilmember Woods had arrived during executive session at 7:10pm and Carmela 

Roberts, Borough Engineer, had arrived during executive session at 6:55pm. Police Director LeTellier and George 

Lang, CFO joined the meeting at this time. 

Council President Quattrone moved the agenda for approval, Councilmember Woods seconded. 

Mayor Kirson called for a roll call vote on the agenda. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, Thibault and Woods voted yes. 

Agenda approved 6-0. 

Mayors Comments 

“On May 30 th a special public meeting was held at this location to discuss the placement of Borough Hall. I would 

estimate that over 60 people were in attendance that evening. 

The first public comment session of the May 30 th meeting began with Ryan Rosenberg, the Chair of Downtown 

Hightstown reading a letter from that Organization, supporting the move of Borough Hall from the downtown area. I 

will emphasize that DOWNTOWN HIGHTSTOWN spoke in unanimous voice. 

Cappy Stults and Mike Vanderbeck, former Council members and owners of prominent downtown properties and 

businesses also spoke before Mayor and Council in support of moving Borough Hall away from the center of 

downtown. Dimitri Musing a former Council member and owner of an antique business and the oldest home in the 

Borough also is in favor of the move away from the central part of downtown. Jay Zimmer, the Executive Director of 

Meadow Lakes, which is the largest tax paying entity in the Borough, also spoke of the importance of creating a better 

Downtown. 

Steve Misiura, the Chair of the Hightstown Planning Board spoke about the advantages of moving Borough Hall from 

the center of Downtown. Dan Buriak, the Chair of the Hightstown HPC, said that is was the collective opinion of the 

HPC that the current Borough Hall has not been the nucleus of Downtown, has no intrinsic value and actually detracts 

from the historic image of Downtown. 

Torry Watkins and Gene Sarafin former Council members and long time residents both said move to Lucas. 

All of the people mentioned above have made substantial financial investments in the community and over many years 

have committed their time and energy to improve the Borough. In all 75% of those that spoke that evening thought it 

would be better to relocate Borough Hall away from the Downtown. 

Let’s move to the regularly scheduled Council meeting of June 4 th . As I asked for a motion to move that night’s 

agenda, Gail Doran stated that she would like to amend the agenda by adding a resolution. At that same time Susan 

Bluth announced that she too would like to amend the agenda by adding a resolution to the agenda”. 

At this time Councilmember Thibault called a point of order; the Borough Attorney advised Councilmember Thibault 


that the agenda was approved with the Mayor’s Comments listed and therefore the Mayor is entitled to make his 

comments. 

The Mayor then continued, “The unwritten protocol since I have been Mayor is that a Council member would give me 

a “heads up” prior to the meeting when they would be asking to amend the agenda. This did not occur that night. The 

Council did vote to add both resolutions to the agenda for that meeting. Hightstown prides itself on having an “Open 

and Transparent Government”. I know we strive to reach that goal. I can attest that the information packets provided 

to the public in Hightstown and available on its website prior to Council meetings far exceeds any other Municipality in 

Mercer County. Some members of this Council, when they were still on the other side of the dais, chastised the Mayor 

and Council for amending an agenda without having information provided beforehand to the public. For some reason 

on June 4 th the Council decided to add two resolutions to the agenda without providing the public with this information 

for their review and participation. 

The resolution put forward by Gail Doran was numbered 2012-153. The title of the resolution is “Statement by 

Borough Council Concerning the Location of Borough Hall”. I will read one sentence from the resolution. Whereas, 

the Council of the Borough of Hightstown believes that by being located in a central location, Borough Hall is a vital 

part of the Borough’s character and appeal. What I found so striking is that 5 days after the special meeting held on 

May 30 th when 75% of those who spoke that evening were in favor of moving Borough Hall outside the downtown 

area, this Council rushed to put this resolution on the agenda. Did we have a special meeting only to ignore the 

majority of those who spoke? 

Is this an “Open and Transparent Government”? We cannot be Open and Transparent sometimes and decide not to be 

when it suits a few. The fact that these two resolutions were added to the agenda did not give the public a chance to 

come to that nights meeting and voice their opinion. The two resolutions were brought forward by Gail Doran and 

Susan Bluth. After I read the two resolutions I believe they were actually written by a third Council member. I listened 

to the audio of the meeting of the June 4 th meeting. Just as the Council was going to vote on whether or not to add 

resolution 2012-153 a Council member asks to make a change to some of the language in the resolution. They were 

advised that this vote is to add the resolution to the agenda and changes could be added later during the discussion of 

the resolution. We know the resolution made it on the agenda, but the Council member never again asks to change the 

language. I believe they realized they erred when asking to amend the language, as it was shortly after receiving the 

copy and how could someone read and digest the resolution so quickly and now want to amend it. It passed on a 5-1 

vote. I suspect that the Sunshine Laws were treaded on between the two meetings of May 30th and June 4 th . 

I do not bring this forward this evening to be controversial and difficult. My goal is to focus on issues and reduce the 

hyperbole. 

Thank you.” 

Council President Quattrone moved the minutes of the May 21, 2012, Open Session for approval; Councilmember 

Bibens seconded. 


Minutes approved 6-0. 

Council President Quattrone moved the minutes of the May 21, 2012 Executive Session for approval; Councilmember 

Woods seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, and Woods voted yes; Councilmember Thibault 

abstained. 

Minutes approved 5-0 with one abstention. 

Resolution 2012-156 Authorizing Payment #1 Final – Clyde N. Lattimer & Son Construction Co., Inc. (Primary 

Clarifier Upgrade) 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-156, Councilmember Woods seconded. 


Resolution approved 6-0. 






AUTHORIZING PAYMENT # 1 – CLYDE N. LATTIMER & SON CONSTRUCTION 

COMPANY, INC. (PRIMARY CLARIFIER UPGRADE) 

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2012 the Borough Council awarded a contract for Primary Clarifier Upgrade to 

Clyde B. Lattimer & Son Construction Co., Inc. of Berlin, New Jersey in the amount of $148,400.00; and 

WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted payment request #1 for work done in the total amount of $7,203.00; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #1 to Clyde B. Lattimer & Son 

Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $7,203.00; and 

WHEREAS, the required certified payrolls have been submitted; and 

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available for this expenditure. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that 

Payment Request No. 1 from Clyde B. Lattimer & Son Construction Co., Inc. of Berlin, New Jersey in the amount of 

$7,203.00 is hereby approved as detailed herein, and the Acting Treasurer is authorized to issue same. 

Resolution 2012-157 Authorizing Payment #1 – B & H Contracting Inc. (Post Chlorination Tank) 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-157, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 







AUTHORIZING PAYMENT # 1 – B & H CONTRACTING, INC. (POST 

CHLORINATION TANK) 

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2011 the Borough Council awarded a contract for the Post Chlorination Tank to B 

& H Contracting, Inc, of Folsom, New Jersey in the amount of $201,950.00; and 

and 

WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted payment request #1 for work done in the total amount of $161,651.00; 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #1 to B & H Contracting, Inc, in the 

amount of $161,651.00; and 




Payment Request No. 1 from B & H Contracting, Inc, of Folsom, New Jersey in the amount of $161,651.00 is hereby 

approved as detailed herein, and the Acting Treasurer is authorized to issue same. 

Resolution 2012-158 Authorizing Change Order #1 – MBE Mark III Electrical, Inc. (Bar Screen) 


Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-158, Councilmember Woods seconded. 

The Borough Engineer reviewed the resolution and there was discussion. 







AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 – MBE MARK III ELECTRICAL, INC. 

(BAR SCREEN UPGRADE) 

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2012, the Borough Council awarded a contract for the Bar Screen Upgrade Project to 

MBE Mark III Electrical, Inc. of Madison, New Jersey in the amount of $204,000.00; and, 

WHEREAS, the Contractor has requested change order #1 to raise the new Screening Washer Compactor 

resulting in a change order in the amount of $3,313.00 in addition to the current contract resulting in a revised contract 

amount of $207,313.00; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of this change order; and 

WHEREAS, this project is funded by the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, the approval of this 

change order is conditional upon approval by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; and, 

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that said funds are available for this purpose. 


change order #1 to the contract with MBE Mark III Electrical, Inc of South River, New Jersey in a reduction in 

the amount of $3,313.00 is hereby approved and the contract price revised to $207,313.00, upon approval by the 

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. 

Resolution 2012-159 Establishing a Weight Limit for a Section of Route 33 in Hightstown Borough During the 

Route 33 Bridge Repair and Reconstruction Project 


Mr. Theokas reviewed the resolution and the project and there was discussion. 







ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT FOR A SECTION OF ROUTE 33 IN 

HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH DURING THE ROUTE 33 BRIDGE REPAIR AND 

RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Hightstown Borough as follows: 


1. That the Route 33 Bridge over Rocky Brook between Stockton Street and Franklin Street shall have a seven 

(7) ton weight restriction during construction of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Plans for the 

Route 33 Bridge over Rocky Brook, Emergency Repairs, contract No. 014123100. This restriction will 

remain in effect as long as the detour is necessary to re-construct the bridge and/or until the project is deemed 

complete by the Department. 

2. That the Traffic Control Signs installed shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform 

Traffic Control Devices, Title 39 of the Revised Statutes and the New Jersey Administrative Code; shall 

conform to the design and shall be maintained, as authorized by the New Jersey Department of 

Transportation 

3. That all prior ordinances or resolutions or portion thereof the Borough Council inconsistent herewith are 

temporarily repealed. 

4. That this resolution shall become effective immediately and upon the approval of the Commissioner of the 

Department of Transportation. 

5. That if any clause, section or provision of this resolution is declared invalid by a court of competent 

jurisdiction, such provision shall be deem a separate, distinct and independent provision and shall not affect 

the validity of the remaining portion hereof. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to Bureau of Traffic 

Engineering and Investigation, NJ Department of Transportation, PO Box 613, Trenton NJ 08625-0613 and the 

Hightstown Borough Police Director. 

Resolution 2012-160 Renewing a Contract for Sludge Removal, Transportation, Delivery and Disposal – 

Accurate Waste Removal Services 


Carmela Roberts, the Borough Engineer, explained the need for the extension and advised that the project should be 

completed in the fall; the Borough should be able to bid the removal of cake for January 1, 2013. 







RENEWING A CONTRACT FOR SLUDGE REMOVAL, TRANSPORTATION, 

DELIVERY AND DISPOSAL – ACCURATE WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES 

WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received on November 4, 2010 for sludge removal, transportation, delivery and 

disposal for the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP) in Hightstown Borough; and 

WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 2010-252, the Borough Council awarded a six (6) month contract for the 

sludge removal, transportation, delivery and disposal to the low bidder, Accurate Waste Removal Services of Lake 

Hopatcong, New Jersey at a per unit price of $0.113 per gallon with a total contract price of $96,954.00; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough reserved the right to renew this contract for three (3) additional six (6) month terms 

with the original term beginning January 1, 2011; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that said contract be renewed for an additional six (6) 

month period at a per unit price of $0.113 per gallon with a total contract price of $96,954.00; and 


WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available for said expenditure; 


the contract for sludge removal, transportation, delivery and disposal is hereby renewed for an additional six (6) 

month period with Accurate Waste Removal Services of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey effective July 1, 2012. 

Municipal Aid Grant 2012 – Grape Run and Pershing Avenue 

The Mayor reviewed that the cost of the project exceeds the amount of the grant. The Borough Engineer reviewed 

DEP and DOT requirements for paving, which is all the grant will cover; she noted that inlets and covers, ADA 

compliance, drainage and signs also need to be done. These items should be done now while it is cost effective; curbs 

and sidewalks should also be done to complete the project. No water mains need to be addressed at this time, but it is 

estimated that seven to ten services may be damaged by the paving; sewer lines would need to be evaluated. There was 

discussion regarding doing the project in pieces, curbs, drainage and bonding for the project. 

Mr. Theokas advised that he has requested the Engineer and Ken Lewis, DPW Superintendent, to put together a road 

project projection for two purposes: grant availability and because streets and roads are the responsibility of the 

Borough. There was discussion regarding the advantage and cost effectiveness of packaging projects. 

The Borough Engineer recommended that Grape Run be done first as it has more traffic; the water service work is on 

Pershing. She stated that she would check with DOT about doing Grape Run and come back to Council at a future 

date. 

Hurricane Irene 

Mr. Theokas advised that we have received $190,000.00 from FEMA and advised that there are still several PW’s 

outstanding; he has received confirmation from the insurance that the second six month extension for the use and 

occupancy agreement with Lucas is covered; work with the Borough documents has begun and Belfor is DARM 

approved; noted that anything salvageable was taken from Borough Hall immediately following the flood and we are 

scrapping any metal that was not salvageable. 

He then continued that Councilmember Woods, Carmela Roberts and Rick Perez did a walk-thru of the Shangle & 

Hunt and Lucas properties; this will be addressed later in the meeting with a resolution. 

Mayor Kirson opened Public Comment Period I and the following individuals spoke: 

Phyllis Deal, 305 Stockton Street – expressed concern with the following: as to whether the resolution locks the 

Borough into keeping Borough Hall where it is; dump trucks using side streets in the Borough; and if Pershin is re-done 

will they straighten the road and take out the big tree. 

George Zhelesnik, 7 Ely Court – commented that assessing for improvements may be a way to pay for them. 

Keith LePrevost, 213 Greeley Street – on behalf of the Environmental Commission he thanked the Planning Board for 

approving the ERI; requested that Council press the Planning Board to approve the storm water ordinance; noted two 

dead trees in Association Park. 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented that he finds the resolution about the location of Borough Hall 

disturbing; noted that the Borough should not do incomplete road jobs, you should bond for the project; there is a need 

sidewalks on S. Main Street. 

Bill Gilmore, 219 Greeley Street – agreed with Eugene Sarafin’s comments; noted the Mayor’s comments needed to be 

said; Council is ignoring the various organizations’ advice. 

J P Gibbons, 602 N. Main Street – commented that he does not want sidewalks by his house; inquired about the status 

of the taxi ordinance and town hall meetings; suggested an island, special striping for Memorial Park parking lot access 

and a “Don’t Block the Box” be installed on Main Street; he noted that he has issues with the Route 33 Corridor Study; 

encouraged Council not to vote for resolution 2012-164. 

Steve Misiura, Planning Board Chair – noted that he is present and can answer any questions regarding resolution 

2012-164. 


Dan Buriak, 194 Stockton Street – commented that Councilmember Thibault’s 50/50 statement as to comments for 

Borough Hall is a lie; irrational behavior is taking place with resolution 2012-153 coming forward and it’s time to stop 

playing games and start working for the Borough; he asked Council to work for the good of the public. 

There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the public comment period. 

Councilmember Thibault, in response to Mr. Buriak’s assessment of his statement, corrected the number of comments 

to be eleven in favor of moving to Lucas and eight in favor of Borough Hall remaining downtown. 


Authorizing the Payment of Bills 

Councilmember Woods requested that item #E0577 be pulled from the bills list and voted separately. 

Councilmember Bibens moved Resolution 2012-161 without item #E0577, Councilmember Bluth seconded. 


Councilmember Bibens moved item #E0577 for payment, Council President Quattrone seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone and Thibault voted yes; Councilmember Woods 

abstained. 





AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS 

WHEREAS, certain bills are due and payable as per itemized claims listed on the following schedules, which are made a part of the 

minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the bills be paid on audit and 

approval of the Borough Administrator, appropriate Department Head and the Treasurer in the amount of $753,539.35 from the following 

accounts 

Current $ 710,743.42 

W/S Operating 25,340.98 

General Capital 

Water/Sewer Capital 4,948.75 

Grant 

Trust 9,728.95 

Housing Trust 656.25 

Animal Control 525.00 

Law Enforcement Trust 

Housing Rehab Loans 

Unemployment Trust 

Escrow 1,596.00 


Federal Forfeiture 

Carmela Roberts, Borough Engineer, was excused from the meeting at this time. 


Resolution of Compliance Regarding the 2012 Audit 

Council President Quattrone moved Resolution 2012-162, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

George Lang explained the term interfund, and there was discussion regarding the recommendations in the audit. 


Resolution adopted 6-0. 





RESOLUTION OF COMPLIANCE REGARDING THE 2010 AUDIT 

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its 

books, accounts and financial transactions; and 

WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2010 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant 

with the Municipal Clerk as per the requirements of N.J.S. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of 

the governing body; and 

WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports pertaining to 

the local fiscal affairs, as per R.S. 52:27BB-34; and 

WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated a regulation requiring that the governing body of each 

municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the 

governing body have reviewed, at a minimum, the sections of the audit entitled: 

; and 

General Comments 

Recommendations 

WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed at a minimum the Annual Report of 

Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled: 

General Comments 

Recommendations 

as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body; and 

WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the governing body no later than forty-five (45) 

days after receipt of the annual audit, as per the regulations of the Local Finance Board; and 

WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with at least the 

minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid, and have subscribed 

to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board; and 

WHEREAS, failure to comply with the promulgations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may 

subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52 - to wit: 

R.S. 52:27BB-52 - A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or 

refuses to obey an order of the Director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, 

shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or 


imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the Borough of Hightstown hereby states 

that it has complied with the promulgation of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey dated July 30, 1968 

and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of 

said compliance. 


Requesting Approval for Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the 2012 Budget 


There was discussion. 







REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE 

IN THE 2012 BUDGET 

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may 

approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall 

have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; 

and 

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown hereby 

request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of a special item of revenue 

and equal appropriation in the budget of the Borough of Hightstown for the year 2012 as follows: 

Source Amount Revenue Title Appropriation Title 

State of New Jersey $4,371.01 Municipal Court Alcohol 

Education and Rehabilitation 

Fund 

Municipal Court Alcohol 

Education and Rehabilitation 

Fund 

Mayor Kirson requested that Council address resolution 2012-167 next since the member is present. Council 

unanimously agreed. 


Parliaros 

Appointing a Member to Fill a Vacancy on the Environmental Commission – Terry 

Councilmember Bibens moved Resolution 2012-167, Councilmember Bluth seconded. 



The Mayor thanked Mr. Parliaros for volunteering to serve on the Environmental Commission. 






APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL 

COMMISSION 

WHEREAS, there is a need to fill a vacancy for Alternate #2 on the Environmental Commission; and 

WHEREAS, the term for this position is ending December 31, 2013; and 

WHEREAS, Terry Parliaros has volunteered to fill the position of Alternate #2 on the Environmental 

Commission for the term ending December 31, 2013. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that Mr. 

Terry Parliaros is hereby appointed to the Environmental Commission of Hightstown Borough as Alternate #2 for the 

term ending December 31, 2013. 

Resolution 2012-164 Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Re-Examination of the Master 

Plan – Tamara Lee Consulting 


The Borough Clerk advised that a Certification of Funds was not signed by the CFO for this resolution. George 

Lang, CFO, advised that there were no funds budgeted for this expenditure and therefore he could not certify 

funds. 

Mr. Misiura joined the discussion and noted the time table for the re-examination and the critical need. It was 

recommended that the Planning Board scale back the work to be performed this year to fit into what remains of 

what was budgeted in the agreement currently in place and the Planning Board can budget the remainder in next 

year’s budget. 

Council President Quattrone and Councilmember Bibens withdrew their motions for Resolution 2012-164. 

Mayor Kirson recommended that resolutions 2012-165 and 2012-166 be acted upon together; Councilmember 

Thibault requested that the resolutions be heard separately. 

Resolution 2012-165 Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services Associated 

with Borough Hall Site Evaluations – Roberts Engineering Group 

Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-165, Councilmember Bluth seconded. 

There was discussion regarding the availability of the Shangle and Hunt property on Broad Street and the need 

for a Needs Assessment to be performed by a professional prior to authorizing funds for Engineering services. 

The Borough Attorney was directed to check the availability of the Shangle and Hunt property. 

Councilmember Thibault and Councilmember Bluth withdrew their motions for Resolution 2012-165. 

Resolution 2012-166 Awarding a Professional Services Agreement for Architectural Services Associated 

with Borough Hall Site Evaluations – Perez & Radosti Associates, P.C. 

Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-166, Councilmember Doran seconded. 

Discussion continued regarding a Needs Assessment and the Borough Administrator was directed to have the 

Architect perform a Needs Assessment. 








AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL 

SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH BOROUGH HALL SITE EVALUATIONS – PEREZ 

& RADOSTI ASSOCIATES, P.C. 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for specialized architectural services for Borough Hall site evaluations; and 

WHEREAS, Perez & Radosti, P.C. has submitted a proposal to perform architectural services associated with 

Borough Hall site evaluations; and 

WHEREAS, the cost for the proposed services shall not exceed $12,000.00 without further approval by the 

Borough Council; and, 

WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are available for this purpose; and, 

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney will review and approve the contract for execution by the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law authorizes the awarding of a contract for “professional services” 

without public advertising for bids and bidding, provided that the Resolution authorizing the contract and the contract 

itself are available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk and that notice of the awarding of the 

contract be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality; and 

WHEREAS, this contract is specifically for architectural services for Borough Hall site evaluations; and 

WHEREAS, this contract is intended to be awarded as a “non-fair and open contract” pursuant to and in 

accordance with the Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law; 

WHEREAS, Perez & Radosti, P.C. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification 

pursuant to the Local Unit Pay-to-Play law (specifically, at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.8), and has further submitted a 

certification that the firm is in compliance with the Borough’s own Pay-to-Play ordinance (Section 2-59 of the Revised 

General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown); 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of 

Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, as follows: 

1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Borough Clerk to attest an Agreement between the 

Borough of Hightstown and Perez & Radosti, P.C. regarding the above-referenced professional 

architectural services, as set forth herein. 

2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" in accordance 

with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because Perez & Radosti, P.C., is a 

firm whose archtiect is authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 

3. That this contract is being awarded in accordance with the Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law and Section 2- 

59 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, and the Business Disclosure 

Entity Certification, and other certifications required pursuant to same shall be placed on file with the 

contract. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Perez & Radosti, 

P.C., Architect; George Lang, Chief Financial Officer; and the Contract File. 


Resolutions 2012-168, 2012-169 and 2012-170 Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-168, 2012-169 and 2012-170 together, Councilmember 

Bluth seconded. 


Resolutions adopted 6-0. 





AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE #1104-32-001- 

006 – WINE DEPOT CORPORATION, T/A HEDY’S LIQUORS AND JOE CANAL’S 

DISCOUNT LIQUOR OUTLET 

WHEREAS, Wine Depot Corporation has made application to the Borough for renewal of their Plenary Retail 

Consumption License with Broad Package Privilege License #1104-32-001-006, together with the required fees; and 

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation has certified, by issuance of an ABC Retail Licensee 

Clearance Certificate, that Wine Depot Corporation is in compliance with Chapter 161, Laws of New Jersey 1995, and 

that they have no objections to the renewal of this license; and 

WHEREAS, the Police Director has been consulted and has no objections to renewal of this license; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the 

Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the following Alcoholic Beverage License to Wine Depot Corporation, 

doing business as Hedy’s Liquors and Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlet at 500 Mercer Street: 

2012-13 Plenary Retail Consumption License with Broad Package Privilege 

License #1104-32-001-006 

Fee: $2,500.00 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Division of Alcoholic 

Beverage Control. 





AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE #1104-44-002-010 – 

FAMILY WINES AND LIQUORS, INC. (T/A HIGHTSTOWN LIQUORS) 

WHEREAS, Family Wines and Liquors, Inc. has made application to the Borough for renewal of their Plenary 

Retail Distribution License #1104-44-002-010, together with the required fees; and 


Clearance Certificate, that Family Wines and Liquors, LLC, is in compliance with Chapter 161, Laws of New Jersey 

1995, and that they have no objections to renewal of said license; and 



Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the following Alcoholic Beverage License to Family Wines and Liquors, 


Inc. doing business as Hightstown Liquor at 107 Stockton Street: 

2012-13 Plenary Retail Distribution License 

License #1104-44-002-010 

Fee: $2,500.00 







AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE #1104-33-003- 

008 – TAVERN 103 LLC, T/A TAVERN ON THE LAKE 

WHEREAS, Tavern 103 LLC has made application to the Borough for renewal of their Plenary Retail 

Consumption License #1104-33-003-008, together with the required fees; and 


Clearance Certificate, that Tavern 103 LLC is in compliance with Chapter 161, Laws of New Jersey 1995, and that they 

have no objections to the renewal of this license; and 



Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to issue the following Alcoholic Beverage License to Tavern 103 LLC, doing 

business as Tavern on the Lake at 101-103 Main Street: 

2012-13 Plenary Retail Consumption License 

License #1104-33-003-008 

Fee: $2,500.00 



Resolution 2012-171 Authorizing the Cancellation of Tax Balance – 25 Leshin Lane (Block 62.01/Lot 7/Q 

T-01) 

Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-171, Councilmember Doran seconded. 







AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAX BALANCE – 25 LESHIN LANE 

(BLOCK 62.01/LOT 7/Q T-01) 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown owns a water tower located on Block 62.01, Lot 7, Q T01; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Education owns the property on which the water tower is located; and 


WHEREAS, the tax records of the Borough include a 2011 tax balance due in the amount of $3,020.95 plus 

applicable interest due from the East Windsor Regional Board of Education; and 

WHEREAS, this property has been removed from the tax role for future billings; and 

WHEREAS, it is required that the Borough Council authorize the cancellation of the current balance on the 

account and any applicable interest to clear the account. 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the Tax Collector is hereby 

authorized and directed to cancel the 2011 tax balance of $3,020.95 plus all applicable interest on the tax role of 

Hightstown Borough for Block 62.01, Lot 7, Q T01, said property being a water tower owned by the Borough. 

Resolution 2012-172 Authorizing an Agreement for Accepting and Processing of Septic Waste Water, 

Gray Water and/or Fats and Grease – Cella Septic 


There was discussion regarding the testing of waste and fracking. 







AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF 

SEPTIC WASTE WATER, GRAY WATER AND/OR FATS AND GREASE – CELLA 

SEPTIC 

WHEREAS, Cella Septic of Toms River, New Jersey has requested the use of the Borough of Hightstown 

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant for delivery of septic waste water, gray water and/or fats and grease; and, 

WHEREAS, their request has been reviewed and approved by the Superintendent of the Advanced Wastewater 

Treatment Plant, and they have submitted a signed agreement along with the required Certificate of Insurance. 


agreement with Cella Septic for acceptance and processing of septic waste water, gray water and/or fats and grease is 

hereby approved, and the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute same. 


Authorizing a Refund for Water Usage 

Council President Quattrone moved Resolution 2012-173, Councilmember Woods seconded. 







AUTHORIZING A REFUND FOR WATER USAGE 

WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning Company of Newark, New Jersey deposited $140.00 on June 11, 

2012 for water usage; and 


WHEREAS, the amount of water used by National Water Main Cleaning Company totaled $50.00 creating an 

overpayment in the amount of $90.00; and 

WHEREAS, the Water/Sewer Clerk has requested that a refund of $90.00 be issued to National Water Main 

Cleaning Company of Newark, New Jersey. 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the Treasurer is hereby 

authorized and directed to issue a refund in the amount of $90.00 to National Water Main Cleaning Company, 875 N. 

Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. 

Discussion 

Amendment to the Affordable Housing Spending Plan 

Mayor Kirson reviewed the amended Affordable Housing Spending Plan. Steve Misiura, Planning Board Chair, 

offered Planning Board approval and noted that the Borough is under a time constraint to submit the revised 

spending plan. The Borough Planner wants approval to move forward with revising the plan. There was 

discussion and the Borough Administrator was directed to contact Tamara Lee, the borough Planner and move 

forward with the revisions. 

Capital Expenditures 

Mr. Theokas reviewed the capital needs which included a roof and other mitigation measures at the water plant; a 

new copier; time and attendance software and hardware; and streets and roads. There was discussion. Mr. 

Theokas advised that he would be coming forward with a bond ordinance for the needed capital expenditures. 

The Mayor opened the public comment period II and the following individuals spoke: 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented regarding Council’s knowledge, learning process and 

intelligent discussions. 

J P Gibbons, 602 N. Main Street – verified the status of resolution 2012-164 and suggested the 

Borough consider the rug mill property for Borough Hall; inquired why the Borough is not just buying 

flood insurance for Borough Hall; suggested other properties be looked at for Borough Hall. 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – sarcastically commented that we should buy the Rug Mill and put 

up the Taj Mahal for Borough Hall. 

There being no more comments, the Mayor closed the public comment period. 


Councilmember Bibens – noted that she has a meeting with Code Enforcement next week; there was 

good discussion tonight. 

Councilmember Bluth – commented that she is hopeful that we are finally moving forward with the 

passing of the resolution and they are thinking out of the box and considering modular units as well. 

Councilmember Woods– advised that they are beginning to turn off water for delinquent accounts in 

compliance with the Borough ordinance; tax and water/sewer payments can now be made on line. 

There was discussion regarding a third party notification system so invoices are not overlooked, and the 

opportunity for payment arrangements. 

Councilmember Thibault – requested monthly financial statements; inquired of the status on Code 

Enforcement help to which Mr. Theokas advised that a part-time assistant was hired; inquired on the 

status of the taxi ordinance to which the Borough Attorney advised that he is working on it and the taxi 

and traffic ordinances are forthcoming; inquired as to when the public water/sewer meetings will be 

resumed to which Mr. Theokas advised that they are no longer holding public meetings and the 

meetings are now taking place with the Administrator, Department Heads and the Council Liaison; 


noted that the Rug Mill property is seriously deteriorating and should be checked for hazards; 

commented that the resolution passed at the last meeting regarding Borough Hall substantiates that 

Council is looking for cost effective options. 

Councilmember Doran – noted that the Planning Board is reviewing the scout project but she is 

concerned about signing the approval form without Council review. 

Council President Quattrone moved to adjourn at 10:47 pm, Councilmember Bibens seconded. All 

ayes. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Debra L. Sopronyi, RMC 

Borough Clerk 





July 2, 2012 

7:30 pm 





The flag salute followed Roll Call. 







Mayor Kirson 

PRESENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT 

Also in attendance: Debra Sopronyi, Borough Clerk; Michael Theokas, Borough Administrator; James LeTellier, 

Police Director; George Lang, Chief Finance Officer; and Frederick Raffetto, Borough Attorney. 

Councilmember Thibault moved that the agenda be approved with an amendment which would include his comments 

prior to the ordinances and after the approval of the minutes, Councilmember Woods seconded. 

Mayor Kirson called for a roll call vote on the amended agenda. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bluth, Doran, Thibault and Woods voted yes; Councilmember Bibens and Council 

President Quattrone voted no. 

Agenda approved as amended, 4-2. 

Council President Quattrone moved the minutes of the May 30, 2012, Special Meeting for approval; Councilmember 


Roll Call Vote: Council members Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, Thibault and Woods voted yes; Councilmember Bibens 

abstained. 

Minutes approved 5-0, with one abstention. 

Councilmember Woods moved the minutes of the June 26, 2012 Open Session for approval; Council President 

Quattrone seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, Thibault and Woods voted yes 


Council President Quattrone moved the minutes of the June 26, 2012 Executive Session for approval; Councilmember 



abstained. 


July 2, 2012 - 1 -

Councilmember Thibault Comments 

“Looking at those assembled here this evening, I’m sure Council is going to hear a great deal about the article in this 

morning’s Trenton Times. And that is as it should be. 

I am a passionate advocate for the proposition that the voice of the people must be heard. That is why I have 

consistently argued against time limits on public participation at Council meetings and why I, along with Council 

Member Bluth, hold open public meetings each month. It is also why I along with Council Member Woods, with the 

support of the rest of Council pushed for not one, but two special public meetings on the topic of Borough Hall. 

The topic of Borough Hall is actually what I want to talk about and I want to thank Council for the opportunity for the 

time on the agenda that was denied me by…who or for what reason, I can’t say. I can’t say because I never received a 

response to my question as to why my request for time on the agenda was denied. Before I move on to the topic of 

Borough Hall, I want to take a minute to reference the Trenton Times article and the issue of the Open Public Meetings 

Act in general. 

First, it is not up to Council President Quattrone or Mayor Kirson to decide what is or isn’t a violation of the Open 

Public Meetings Act. Neither is it for the two attorneys interviewed for the Times article to pass such judgment. 

Attorney Robert Renaud at least recognized that by using words like “generally”. Michael Hartsough, the other 

attorney felt no such need to hedge his statement, declaring it was – and I quote – “a no brainer.” Perhaps Mr. 

Hartsough neglected to mention to the reporter – or the reporter didn’t think worthy of including in the story – is the 

fact that Mr. Hartsough’s firm of Hartsough, Kenny, Chase & Sullivan and his partner, Gregory Sullivan, represented 

the Borough, the police department and Officer Ben Miller in my Notice of Claim case. Mr. Hartsough’s firm, by the 

way, recently lost their appeal in that case. 

I will follow Saint Matthew’s advice on this and judge not about the seeming no-brainer conflict of interest. I would, 

however, suggest that the Times might want to do a bit more vetting of sources – especially if an “expert source” might 

have been provided to them by someone how might have a political interest in the story. 

I was a reporter in college and for several years afterwards. So when I read news articles, I sometimes tend to try to 

determine why a reporter took a particular angle on a story or why a particular quote was used. I blame this tendency 

on a professor who shared imaginary headlines from the end of the world. He said the NY Times headline would say: 

World Ends; Poor and Third-World Most Affected while the Wall Street Journal would say: World Ends; Markets 

Close Sharply Lower. Despite my background in journalism, I am left wondering why the Times would include 

something like “at one point Doran wrote to Woods to suggest tweaking language to secure Thibault’s nod.” But then 

fail to include anything about what needed to be “tweaked.” It seems to me that readers would want to know what kind 

of wording demands Thibault might make. I mean, if you set things up like that, it makes sense to give readers the 

payoff. Apparently what Council Member Doran was referring to an email I had written that said “I won't support any 

language that appears to dismiss the Lucas site out of hand.” So why would the paper leave that out? I am still left 

wondering. 

This brings me to another issue with the article. The article states “The resolutions declared that borough hall should be 

located in the central part of town.” This is patently not true. The resolution states “all options concerning the location 

of Borough Hall should be reviewed and analyzed; the consensus of the council at this time is that Hightstown Borough 

Hall is best located in the central part of town rather than the outskirts.” 

Which brings me back to Borough Hall. Council has consistently advocated the investigation of all possible options for 

the placement of Borough Hall. Council has also demanded cost analysis for any and all options. Just as consistently, 

the Mayor and Borough Administrator have apparently withheld information, provided partial information or put 

Council off, saying the information just isn’t there. I will discuss specifics of this later in the meeting and provide a 

timeline of events surrounding borough hall. 

Again, I thank the council for the opportunity to be heard this evening.” 

Ordinance 2012-07 First Reading and Introduction An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Section 2-19, 

Entitled “Police Department,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” in 

order to Create the Position of “Special Law Enforcement Officer” and to Prescribe Appropriate Terms, 

Conditions and Regulations Associated Therewith. 


Councilmember Thibault recused himself from discussion and vote on this ordinance, making the following statement: 

“On June 25, Mayor Kirson received a letter from the law firm of Mets, Schiron and McGovern, the counsel to the 

Hightstown PBA Local 283 demanding that I be barred from participation in any matter concerning the police 

department.” I received a copy of the letter by email from the Borough Attorney the next day. I have copies of the 

letter for anyone interested. Lest anyone be concerned that this letter be perceived as a threat, the PBA attorney assures 

the Mayor that “We are bringing these matters to your attention with the hopes of preventing litigation by the PBA 

against the Borough and a possible claim under the Local Government Ethics Law.” The issue raised by the letter is 

the Notice of Claim that has been filed on my behalf against the Borough and the Police Department. Officer Benjamin 

Miller is also named in my Notice of Claim but his name is curiously absent from the letter. 

I’ll take a minute to provide some background. In December of last year, West Windsor Municipal Court Judge Mary 

Brennan ruled that – and I quote – “Police Officer Ben Miller undertook an investigation of mayoral candidate Rob 

Thibault not only for the purpose of discrediting candidate Thibault and influencing the November 2010 Hightstown 

Borough election in favor of the police department but also in retaliation for the defendant’s exercise of his first 

amendment right of free speech.” Then just last month the Appellate Division of Superior Court ruled in my favor, 

saying “At the outset of the incident, the officer represented that the stop was random. This was not an accurate 

statement. Only after plaintiff pursued the matter and acquired the reports, which defendants sought to withhold, did 

the truth emerge. We cannot countenance or reward misstatements designed to mislead a litigant simply by assuming 

that the truth will be revealed through the discovery process. Had plaintiff not gained access to the various 

investigative reports, he might not have learned the truth about what transpired here. The government cannot 

participate in deception and use that conduct as a basis for denying a litigant procedural benefits that enable him or her 

to bring a lawsuit against that very defendant.” 

Since talking a seat on Council, I have recused myself from any executive session in which anything to do with this 

case. I have also abstained from votes relating specifically to the officer or officers involved. But that has not been 

enough for the PBA. Now they are seeking to achieve what Officer Miller failed to do: intimidate me into obedience 

and silence and subvert the voters of Hightstown by stating that I “should not be allowed to participate in any 

matters that involve the Police Department. “ This action by the PBA ill serves its members who serve 

professionally and adhere to and support the rule of law. I cannot imagine that those members support the actions of 

the union anymore than they supported the retaliatory actions of Officer Miller. 

It pains me to give into such thuggish behavior, but given their blackmail-like threat of “litigation by the PBA against 

the Borough,” I feel it is in the best interests of the Borough to recuse myself – under strong protests – from issues 

concerning the police until I can seek an advisory opinion from the Local Finance Board, the state body responsible for 

conflict of interest.” 

Council President Quattrone moved ordinance 2012-07 for introduction, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

The Mayor then explained that this ordinance is to add Special Officers to assist our Police Department when needed 

and are not replacement Officers. Police Director LeTellier explained that this would be less costly than paying 

overtime to regular Officers and summarized the duties that could be covered by the Special Officers. 



was recused. 

Ordinance introduced 5-0, with one abstention; Public Hearing July 16, 2012. 

Ordinance 2012-08 First Reading and Introduction An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 14, 

Entitled “Property Maintenance”, Section 14-10, Entitled “Enforcement and Penalties,” of the Revised General 

Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey”. 

Councilmember Woods moved ordinance 2012-08 for introduction, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 


Mr. Theokas explained that this ordinance is adding the title of Housing Inspector to the ordinance as one who is 

authorized to enforce and issue summonses for violations; there may be a possible change to this title in the future but it 

is necessary to add this title for enforcement at this time. 



Ordinance introduced 6-0; Public Hearing July 16, 2012. 


George Zhelesnik, 7 Ely Court – commented regarding the five year PBA contract; police overtime and specials; the 

need for police in the community, the cost of a new police facility and the police department cost overall; we should 

consolidate. 

Frank Rivera, 110 Broad Street – commented regarding Borough Hall and funding; Council fiscal responsibility; and 

stated that the resolution is so benign. 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented that he likes the Special Police ordinance; the headlines in the 

Trenton Times; resolution is trivial; OPRA and Sunshine Law; the Governor 

J P Gibbons, 602 N. Main Street – commented regarding the five year PBA contract; taxpayer bills and cost controls; 

revenue; budget; Route 33 corridor; taxi ordinance; and Housing Inspector. 



Authorizing the Payment of Bills 









WHEREAS, certain bills are due and payable as per itemized claims listed on the following schedules, which are made a part of the 

minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the bills be paid on audit and 

approval of the Borough Administrator, appropriate Department Head and the Treasurer in the amount of $110,903.46 from the following 

accounts 

Current $ 42,929.44 


General Capital 750.00 


Grant 785.00 

Trust 167.95 


Housing Trust 

Animal Control 6.00 

Law Enforcement Trust 1,275.11 



Escrow 2,723.00 



PSE&G 

Resolution of Support Authorizing the Sustainable Jersey Grant Funded by 

Councilmember Woods moved Resolution 2012-176, Councilmember Doran seconded. 

Keith LePrevost, on behalf of the Environmental Commission, advised that the funds would be used to provide a 

rain garden, rain barrels and dry wells to be set up at the Housing Authority to be used to educate residents. The 

grant is for $10,000.00 and the project is at no cost to the Borough. 







RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AUTHORIZING THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT 

FUNDED BY PSE&G 

WHEREAS, a sustainable community seeks to optimize quality of life for its residents by ensuring that its 

environmental, economic and social objectives are balanced and mutually supportive; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown strives to save tax dollars, assure clean land, air and water, improve 

working and living environments; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown is participating in the Sustainable Jersey Program; and 

WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey Program is to provide resources to municipalities 

to make progress on sustainability issues, and they have created a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey Small 

Grants funded by PSEG; and 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council of The Borough of Hightstown has determined that the 

Borough of Hightstown Environmental Commission should apply for the aforementioned Grant. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Hightstown, 

State of New Jersey, authorize the submission of the aforementioned Sustainable Jersey Grant funded by PSEG. 


Appointing a Housing Inspector – Anthony Sturchio 


Mr. Theokas advised that this position is part-time for 10 to 20 hours per week. There was discussion regarding 

scheduling. 








APPOINTING A HOUSING INSPECTOR – ANTHONY STURCHIO 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council recognize that there is a need to hire a Housing Inspector to assist 

with property maintenance issues; and, 

WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Theokas, Borough Administrator, has recommended that Anthony Sturchio be 

appointed as a Housing Inspector for the Borough of Hightstown; and 

WHEREAS, Anthony Sturchio is already employed by Hightstown Borough; and, 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council finds it in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents to 

appoint Anthony Sturchio as a Housing Inspector at an hourly rate of $20.00. 


Anthony Sturchio is hereby appointed as a Housing Inspector to assist with property maintenance issues at an hourly 

rate of $20.00. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Construction 

Official, Anthony Sturchio, Personnel File and Payroll. 


Authorizing an Employment Agreement with Jill Swanson (Health Officer) 

Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-178, Council President Quattrone seconded. 







AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JILL SWANSON 

OFFICER) 

(HEALTH 

WHEREAS, Robert Hary, served as Health Officer for the Borough of Hightstown since January 1, 2000 and 

retired from his position effective June 30, 2012; and 

WHEREAS, due to Mr. Hary’s retirement, the Borough Administrator has recommended that Jill Swanson be 

appointed to the position of Health Officer for Hightstown Borough effective July 1, 2012; and 

WHEREAS, Ms. Swanson is a duly licensed health officer possessing the necessary licenses to fulfill the 

requirements of the statutes and regulations concerning the provision of such services; and 

WHEREAS, Ms. Swanson is currently employed by the Township of West Windsor as its Health Officer; and 

WHEREAS, Hightstown Borough currently has a shared services agreement for health services with West 

Windsor Township; and 


WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to employ Jill Swanson as Health Officer; and 

WHEREAS, by the terms of the agreement, Ms. Swanson’s salary as Health Officer will be as follows: 

July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013$12,000.00 

July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 $12,240.00 

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 $12,734.50 

;and 

WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Mayor and Council to provide adequate funding for this expenditure in the 

2013 budget; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown as follows: 

1. The employment agreement with Jill Swanson for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015, 

and the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute same. 

2. Performance under this agreement is subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds in the budgets 

of 2013 and succeeding years. 

Resolution 2012-179 Authorizing the Hightstown Police Department to Assume Jurisdiction over the 

Wyckoff’s Mill Community Private Roads so as to Enforce all Motor Vehicle Laws under Title 39 

Councilmember Thibault recused himself form discussion and vote on this resolution. 



Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, and Woods voted yes; C ouncilember Thibault was 

recused.. 

Resolution adopted 5-0 with one abstention. 





AUTHORIZING THE HIGHTSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME 

JURISDICTION OVER THE WYCKOFF’S MILL COMMUNITY PRIVATE ROADS 

SO AS TO ENFORCE ALL MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS UNDER TITLE 39 

WHEREAS, the Wyckoff’s Mill Condominium Association has requested that the Hightstown Police Department 

enforce motor vehicle laws within the development; and, 

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 dictates that upon the filing of a written request by a person, or by the board of 

directors of any corporation, or by the board of trustees of any corporation or other institution of a public or semipublic 

character not for pecuniary profit, incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, with the clerk of any 

municipality of this State within which the property of such person, corporation or institution is situate, that the 

provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall be made applicable to the semipublic or private roads, 

streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by the 

public, tenants, employees, and the members of such institutions for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such 

persons, corporations, or institutions and not as matter of public right, the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the 

Revised Statutes, shall, in the discretion of the municipal authorities vested with the police powers in the locality within 

which the property of such persons, corporations, or institutions is situate, be made applicable thereto.; and, 


WHEREAS, Wyckoff’s Mill Condominium Association has submitted such a request to the Borough Clerk 

requesting that the Hightstown Police Department assume jurisdiction over the community’s private roads so as to 

enforce all motor vehicle laws under Title 39; and, 

WHEREAS, the Police Director has reviewed and confirmed that the request received meets the criteria required 

in N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 to allow such assumption; and 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council finds that authorizing the Hightstown Police Department to assume 

jurisdiction over the community’s private roads so as to enforce all motor vehicle laws under Title 39 will increase the 

safety of these roadways for all residents of the community. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown 

authorizes the Hightstown Police Department to assume jurisdiction over the Wyckoff’s Mill Community’s 

private roads so as to enforce all motor vehicle laws under Title 39 effective immediately. 


Disposal, Inc. 

Renewing a Contract for Solid Waste Dumpster Service – Sakoutis Brothers 








RENEWING A CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE DUMPSTER SERVICE – 

SAKOUTIS BROTHERS DISPOSAL, INC. 

WHEREAS, four (4) bids were received on June 9, 2010 for Solid Waste Dumpster Service; and, 

WHEREAS, the contract was awarded to Sakoutis Brothers Disposal, Inc., of Colts Neck, New Jersey at the price 

of $29,250.00 annually for a one year period; and, 

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S. A. 40A:11 – 15 (3) the bid was for a period of five (5) years, said contract being 

awarded for a period of one (1) year with the Borough reserving the right to renew at the end of each one-year contract 

period for a total aggregate contract period of five (5) years; and, 

WHEREAS, Resolution 2011-154 renewed the contract for an additional year ending on June 30, 2012; and 

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent and Public Works Superintendent have reviewed the services provided and 

recommend that the contract be renewed for an additional one year period in the amount of $29,250.00; and, 

WHEREAS, the CFO has certified that funds for this expenditure are available in the 2012 budget; and 

WHEREAS, funds for the remainder of this contract shall be made available in the 2013 budget; and 

WHEREAS, funds for the continuation of this contract for the two subsequent years, should the Council decide to 

renew, shall be made available in the appropriate year’s budget. 


the contract for Solid Waste Dumpster Service in Hightstown Borough is hereby renewed with Sakoutis Brother 

Disposal, Inc. of Colts Neck, New Jersey for a one year period ending June 30, 2013 in the amount of $29,250.00 

annually with the Borough reserving the right to renew each year for a total aggregate contract period of five (5) 

years. 



Treatment Filter) 

Authorizing Payment #1 to Liberty Construction & Development, Inc. (Water 

Council President Quattrone moved Resolution 2012-181, Councilmember Bluth seconded. 







AUTHORIZING PAYMENT #1 TO LIBERTY CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, 

INC. (WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER) 

WHEREAS, resolution 2012-114 adopted on April 16, 2012 awarded the contract for the Water Treatment Filter 

to Liberty Construction & Development, Inc. of Belle Mead, New Jersey in the amount of $497,000.00; and 

WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted payment request #1 for work related to bonding and insurance 

requirements in the total amount of $10,780.00; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #1 to Liberty Construction & 

Development, Inc in the amount of $10,780.00; and 


WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available for this expenditure. 


Payment Request No. 1 from Liberty Construction & Development, Inc. of Belle Mead, New Jersey in the amount of 

$10,780.00 is hereby approved as detailed herein, and the Treasurer is authorized to issue same. 


Treatment Filter) 

Authorizing Payment #1 to Liberty Construction & Development, Inc. (Water 








AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND RELEASE OF 

AMOUNTS REMAINING IN ESCROW – PEDDIE SCHOOL (BLOCK 28/LOT 42.02) 

WHEREAS, in December 2009, Peddie School posted a performance guarantee with the Borough of Hightstown 

in the amount of $48,777.86 in the form of a bond and cash in the amount of $5,419.74, along with escrow monies 

relative to work known as a Minor Subdivision East Ward and Main Streets (aka 169 South Main Street), Block 28/Lot 

42; and 

WHEREAS, Peddie School has requested the release of said performance bond and escrow; and 


WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has inspected the project and has approved said project; and 

WHEREAS, $400.00 of the remaining escrow funds will be retained for re-inspection prior to the expiration of 

the maintenance guarantee, and release of the remaining escrow balance; and 

WHEREAS, the release of the performance bond and escrow funds are subject to payment of all outstanding fees and 

accounts. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown as follows: 

1. The Clerk is authorized and directed to release to Peddie School the performance bond held 

relative to the Planning Board application as detailed herein. 

2. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to release to Peddie School the cash portion of the 

performance bond and all of the amounts remaining in the escrow account for this project less the 

$400.00 for re-inspection prior to the expiration of the maintenance guarantee, subject to 

certifications from the Borough’s professionals that all amounts due to them for this project have 

been fully paid. 

3. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the following: 

a. Peddie School 

b. George Lang, Chief Financial Officer 

c. Susan Jackson, Planning Board Secretary 

d. Carmela Roberts, Borough Engineer 

f. Gary Rosensweig, Planning Board Attorney 


Establishing a Finance Department Review Committee 

Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-183, Council President Quattrone seconded. 

Mayor Kirson explained that this committee is being established to review and evaluate the Finance Department 

operations. 







ESTABLISHING A FINANCE/TAX DEPARTMENT REVIEW SUB-COMMITTEE 

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended a review and analysis of the Finance/Tax Department; 

and, 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council finds that such a review and analysis of the Finance/Tax 

Department is appropriate; and, 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to appoint Borough Administrator Michael Theokas, Councilmember 

and Administration/Finance Department Liaison Robert Thibault, and Council President Larry Quattrone to serve as a 

sub-committee to review and evaluate the Finance/Tax Department. 

WHEREAS, this sub-committee shall report its findings to the Mayor and Borough Council no later than October 

31, 2012. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council hereby appoints Borough Administrator 

Michael Theokas, Councilmember and Administration/Finance Department Liaison Robert Thibault, and Council 

President Larry Quattrone to serve as a sub-committee to perform a review and analysis of the Finance/Tax 

Department, said findings to be presented to Council no later than October 31, 2012. 


Discussion 

Resolution 2012-153 and 2012-154 

Councilmember Doran noted that she had requested this matter be placed on the agenda for discussion in light of 

the controversy that took place following the adoption of these resolutions; she then referenced the Trenton 

Times article referencing the e-mail discussion that took place regarding the resolutions. The e-mail discussion 

that took place was to push for information that Council has been requesting for months, but has not been getting. 

We were making it possible for public discussion. The irony is that this discussion was labeled as back room 

politics, which was done in response to back room politics. Council is frustrated and the resolutions are a formal 

statement; there was no intent to circumvent the public process and we are sorry if the people feel shut out. 

She then inquired of the Borough Attorney if Council could re-introduce the resolutions at this public meeting so 

the public would be a witness to the process. The Borough Attorney noted Council’s options: take no action; 

confirm their vote; amend the resolution; rescind or repeal the resolution. 

Councilmember Thibault commented that this discussion should continue and reviewed the timeline since 

Hurricane Irene. He noted that this timeline illustrates that Council has requested information but is not 

receiving it in a timely manner. It is very clear that these resolutions are needed. 

Councilmember Woods stated that there is a need for the resolutions and the language is broad so it does not 

limit the options for Borough Hall. 

Councilmember Bluth noted that she supports the resolutions. 

Council President Quattrone commented that the problem with the resolutions is that Council did not follow 

procedure; if they had there would not be a problem now. The procedure is to contact him or the Mayor and 

request for items to be placed on the agenda. We need to put this behind us and move forward. The information 

Council keeps asking for is received in dribs and drabs, so that is how it is presented; nothing is being withheld 

from Council. He was the one who sent the Police Department to the Lucas property after the flood and it was 

his decision, the Mayor was out of the country at the time. All members of Council knew about it from the 

emergency meetings and their location is still temporary; Borough Hall is a Council decision. Nothing is being 

held from Council and we need to move forward. 

Councilmember Bibens – noted that she voted in favor of the resolutions and is confident that the process is 

open. At the end of the day it all depends on finances and what is best for 5,000 residents. This is not an 

overnight decision and we need to move forward. 

Mayor Kirson – explained that the estimates received in 2011 were just that, estimates, while an RFP would be 

actual costs. In regards to the flood elevations, the Administration office is slightly above flood levels while the 

remainder of the building is way under. The insurance looks at the building as below flood elevations. 

Councilmember Thibault – noted that Hightstown owns the firehouse, which is closer to Rocky Brook and Peddie 

Lake than the Borough Hall; should that not also be re-located because it is in the flood zone and free up the area 

for commercial development? Also, Downtown Hightstown, and GHEWIP recommend the Lucas property on 

what basis? 

Council President Quattrone – noted that the firehouse houses vehicle which can be removed, not people for 

eight hours a day. He stated that he did what he thought was right the night of the flood. He believes that the 

$500,000.00 deductible must be spent prior to collecting any funds. 

Borough Administrator Theokas explained the deductible process. 

Fred Raffetto, Borough Attorney explained the Open Public Meetings Act and noted that Council can vote to 

confirm resolutions 2012-153 and 2012-154 if they wish. 

Resolution 2012-183A Confirming Resolutions 2012-153 and 2012-154 


Councilmember Doran moved Resolution 2012-183A, Councilmember Woods seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Thibault and Woods voted yes; Council President Quattrone 

voted no. 


Resolution 2012-183A 




RESOLUTION CONFIRMING RESOLUTIONS 2012-153 AND 2012-154 

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2012 the Borough Council adopted resolution 2012-153 which stated that the Borough 

Council finds it in the best interest of the public to keep Borough Hall centrally located downtown; and 

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2012 the Borough Council adopted resolution 2012-154 which requires that Borough 

Council be kept informed on all matters relating to Borough Hall; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to confirm the resolutions as originally presented on at the June 4, 2012 

meeting. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hightstown Borough Council hereby confirms resolution 

2012-153 and 2012-154 as presented on June 4, 2012. 


Mr. Theokas noted that we received a small payment from FEMA, in the amount of $3,426.83. We have just gotten 

notification, so we don’t know exactly where it applies. When that is determined, I will update the spreadsheet. 

We are still waiting on the reports from Rick Perez on the needs assessment. As of this afternoon, it was not complete. 

As soon as it is ready, I will distribute it immediately. 

He went on to advise Council that with the help of Assemblyman Wayne De Angelo’s office, we have begun the 

process of applying for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding through the Department of 

Community Affairs. There may also be an opportunity, if we need it, to finance any disaster related expenses through 

the CIA (County Improvement Authority). This would be a low interest loan that would enable us to borrow without a 

typical 5% bonding deposit and at a low interest rate. 

With the help of Senator Lautenberg’s office, we continue to keep communications open with FEMA on the state level. 

As of this afternoon, they were attempting to set up a meeting with representatives from FEMA, the state, and the 

Borough. 

In response to some questions previously posed by Council: the proposal from Bertino and Associates from October 

was not as a result of an RFP, nor did it cost the Borough anything. This firm was referred to us from the initial 

remediation company, and they offered to do the proposal gratis. Also, the preparation of plans from Perez and Radosti 

was part of the initial, temporary move in plans when the PD was placed there after the Hurricane. There was work 

that was necessary at the time, and the plans were completed at the time for future considerations. It was under my 

direction that worked was ceased, because of the uncertainty of the financial picture and because of the temporary 

nature of our lease. I do not have a copy of the complete plan at this time, but I do have three estimates for the work, 

and they average $100,000. 

Mr. Theokas then stated that Council has insinuated that there has been a conspiracy among a wide range of people, 

which if it were true, would be very impressive. In my position with the Borough I fully expect and welcome criticism 

of my job; but what is being alleged, quite clearly, borders on criminal activity on my part. It is my job to recommend 

to Council that if any other employee had been alleged for such behavior and there was proof to back it up, and I felt 

strongly enough that the employee was guilty of these actions; I would recommend to Council that they look at all their 

options. What was said was very serious and it was less about grading my actions, but the allegations of willful and 


planned actions on behalf of myself, and that I reached out to many members of the community, I have to tell you that 

if you feel that is true I recommend that Council review their options. I live in this Borough too and stand behind all of 

the actions I have taken in this position. I do believe, in the end, that the best for the Borough will come forth 

regardless of what it is or whose idea it was and how we get there; I would be very proud to be a part of that. 

Taxi and Traffic Ordinances 

Mayor Kirson noted that these ordinances are on the agenda to give Council the time to discuss the 

ordinances so they can hopefully be brought forward at the next meeting for introduction. 

The Borough Attorney reviewed his previous memo and the changes made to the ordinance, noting that 

the appropriate items have been moved to the traffic ordinance. 

There was discussion regarding a limit on the number of taxicabs and the Police Director gave census 

data and statistics from the taxi companies. He noted that the company owners are striving to meet all 

qualifications to operate legally in the Borough. There was further discussion regarding legalizing cabs 

so the Police Department can enforce the ordinance and eliminate gypsy cabs. The Police Director 

noted that legal cabs are safer and that the police are getting assistance from the legal cabs to get the 

gypsy cabs out of Hightstown; the market will determine the number of cabs needed. 

After further discussion it was decided that the Borough Attorney would work with the Police Director 

to revise the ordinances and address the concern regarding enforcement issues. The Police Director 

was also charged with determining where the taxi stands would be placed in the Borough. 

Councilmember Bluth noted that she finds the insurance limits a concern. 


Fran Palumbo, 101 Main Street – recommended that the Borough look into windmills for revenue, the 

gate behind the Tavern has been broken since the hurricane. 

J P Gibbons, 602 N. Main Street – commented regarding the explanation on the estimate vs. RFP; 

insurance deductibles and FEMA reimbursement; mold in Borough Hall; resolution 2012-183; taxi 

ordinance; revenue; Councilmember Thibault should not leave the meeting when he recuses himself. 

Scott Caster, 12 Clover Lane – commented regarding police coverage at the High school; finance subcommittee; 

Open Public Meetings Act; parking and bicycle ordinance enforcement; degradation of 

downtown; taxi stands; fostering relationships with downtown businesses. 



Councilmember Thibault – thanked George Lang for a financial statement; outside experts are being 

considered for the finance committee; to foster relationships with the businesses maybe the Economic 

Development Committee should be resurrected. 

Councilmember Bluth – advised that the Borough has lost two court employees and we are still 

sharing the Robbinsville Court office; we are in the process of hiring a Deputy Court Administrator 

Councilmember Doran– inquired as to why the flatbed is still in Association Park. Council President 

Quattrone advised her that the truck is broken and they cannot move it. Councilmember Doran noted 

that they should at least put up caution tape around it. 

Council President Quattrone concurred and noted that a tree limb was dead above it; Mr. Theokas 

advised that the Shade Tree Official is looking at the tree so the problem can be resolved. 

Councilmember Doran noted that Councilmember Thibault should recuse himself but not leave the 

building. 

Councilmember Woods – advised that the revised risk maps will be presented to the County on July 

12 th and she is attending the meeting. 


Council President Quattrone – noted that the Borough Attorney should make the call regarding 

Councilmember Thibault leaving the building; noted Mr. Theokas is doing a great job; thanked the 

Police Director for a good job with the cabs; thanked the Clerk for a job well done; thanked the 

Borough Attorney for the taxi ordinance; noted the concert in the park was very nice; he looks forward 

to working on the finance committee and Mr. Theokas understands the process. 

Police Director LeTellier – advised that the construction of the Route 33 Bridge over Rocky Brook 

begins Thursday; reviewed the detours and noted that they are on the Borough website; welcomed input 

on taxi stands; does not recommend enacting an ordinance that is out of compliance with state law. 

Council President Quattrone reviewed the monthly police report. 

The Borough Attorney advised that Council cannot vote on Councilmember Thibault’s conflict of 

interest or ability to stay or recuse himself from any subject matter, it is strictly voluntary. 

Councilmember Bibens moved to adjourn at 10:45 pm, Councilmember Woods seconded. All ayes. 








July 16, 2012 

7:30 pm 





The flag salute followed Roll Call. 







Mayor Kirson 

PRESENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT 

Also in attendance: Debra Sopronyi, Borough Clerk; Michael Theokas, Borough Administrator; and Frederick Raffetto, 

Borough Attorney. 

Resolution 2012-184 Authorizing a Meeting Which Excludes the Public 

Councilmember Doran requested that the subject of possible contract negotiations for the Shangle & Hunt property be 

added to the resolution 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-184 with the amendment that the subject of possible contract 

negotiations for the Shangle & Hunt property be added, Councilmember Doran seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, Thibaulr and Woods voted yes. 







BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that this body will hold a meeting on 

July 16, 2012 at approximately 7:00 pm in the First Aid Building located on Bank Street, Hightstown that will be 

limited only to consideration of an item or items with respect to which the public may be excluded pursuant to section 

7b of the Open Public Meetings Act. 


Contract Negotiations – Possible Shared Services 

Possible Contract Negotiations – Shangle & Hunt 

Stated as precisely as presently possible the following is the time when and the circumstances under which the 


discussion conducted at said meeting can be disclosed to the public: October 16, 2012 or when the need for 

confidentiality no longer exists. 

The public is excluded from said meeting, and further notice is dispensed with, all in accordance with sections 8 and 4a 

of the Open Public Meetings Act. 

The public meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirson at 7:38 pm and he again read the Open Public Meetings Act 

statement. 

The Flag Salute followed Roll Call. 







Mayor Kirson 

PRESENT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT 

James LeTellier, Police Director; George Lang, Chief Finance Officer; and Carmela Roberts, Borough Engineer joined 

the meeting at this time. 

The Mayor asked that the agenda be amended to move resolution 2012-190 and ordinance 2012-12 to under 

Engineering Items and that ordinance 2012-11 be removed from the agenda. 

Council President Quattrone moved the agenda as amended, Councilmember Doran seconded. All Ayes. 

Agenda approved as amended. 

Council President Quattrone moved the minutes of the June 4, 2012, Open Session for approval; Councilmember 

Thibault seconded. 



Councilmember Bibens moved the minutes of the June 4, 2012 Executive Session for approval; Councilmember Doran 

seconded. 


abstained. 


Resolution 2012-185 Authorizing Payment #2 – Brentwood Industries (Trickling Filter Media) 

Councilmember Woods moved resolution 2012-185, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 







AUTHORIZING PAYMENT # 2 – BRENTWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC. (TRICKLING 

FILTER PLASTIC MEDIA) 


WHEREAS, on January 17, 2012, the Borough Council awarded a contract for Trickling Filter Plastic Media to 

Brentwood Industries, Inc. of Reading, Pennsylvania in the amount of $116,870.00; and 

and 


WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #2 to Brentwood Industries, Inc. in 

the amount of $57,266.30; and 



Payment Request No. 2 from Brentwood Industries, Inc. of Reading, Pennsylvania in the amount of $57,266.30 is 

hereby approved as detailed herein, and the Treasurer is authorized to issue same. 

Resolution 2012-186 Authorizing Payment #2 – B & H Contracting, Inc. (Post Chlorination Tank) 

Council President Quattrone moved resolution 2012-186, Councilmember Doran seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, Thibaulr and Woods voted yes. 






AUTHORIZING PAYMENT # 2 – B & H CONTRACTING, INC. (POST 

CHLORINATION TANK) 

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2011 the Borough Council awarded a contract for the Post Chlorination Tank to B 

& H Contracting, Inc, of Folsom, New Jersey in the amount of $201,950.00; and 

and 


WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #2 to B & H Contracting, Inc, in the 

amount of $34,202.00 pending receipt of certified payrolls; and 



Payment Request No. 2 from B & H Contracting, Inc, of Folsom, New Jersey in the amount of $34,202.00 is 

hereby approved as detailed herein, and the Acting Treasurer is authorized to issue same 

Resolution 2012-190 Declaring a Default in the Construction of the Residential Development Known as 

“Enchantment at Hightstown,” and Authorizing the Borough to Take all Appropriate Actions to Seek 

Completion of the Outstanding Improvements Through the Developer’s Bonding Company and Performance 

Bond 

Mayor Kirson recused himself from discussion and vote on this resolution, Council President Quattrone took over the 

meeting at this time. 

Councilmember Thibault moved resolution 2012-190, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

The Borough Engineer advised that she has recommended that the Borough declare default due to the incomplete 

construction. The project started in 2004 and there has been no response to her correspondence from the developer for 

over a year until after she requested the default declaration, then the developer requested an extension with no firm 

completion date; she has prepared a cost estimate for the project’s completion. 


The Borough Attorney confirmed that the Borough has taken the proper measures and process to declare the default. 







A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN DECLARING A DEFAULT IN THE 

CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS “ENCHANTMENT AT 

HIGHTSTOWN,” AND AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH TO TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO 

SEEK COMPLETION OF THE OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE DEVELOPER’S 

BONDING COMPANY AND PERFORMANCE BOND. 

WHEREAS, construction of the residential development known as “Enchantment at Hightstown” (the 

“Development”) was commenced in or about December of 2004; and 

WHEREAS, in connection with the approvals granted by the Borough of Hightstown (the “Borough”) for the 

Development, the developer, Enchantment at Hightstown, LLC (the “Developer”), a subsidiary of Robertson Douglas 

Group, was required to post a performance guarantee and a cash guarantee in order to insure the faithful completion of 

all site improvements associated with the Development, in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey 

Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et seq.; and 

WHEREAS, the performance guarantee was issued by Westchester Fire Insurance Company, and bears Bond 

Number KO6685882 (the “Westchester Bond”); and 

WHEREAS, though all of the residential homes constructed in the Development are now completed and 

occupied, certain site improvements remain incomplete and/or require maintenance; and 

WHEREAS, during the eight (8) years which have elapsed since the commencement of construction of the 

Development, the Developer has been notified of these deficiencies on numerous occasions by the Borough Engineer, 

but the Developer has failed or refused to take satisfactory corrective actions; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough believes that the completion of the outstanding improvements has taken far too long, 

and that the said improvements must be completed as soon as possible in order to ensure the safety and convenience of 

the residents who now reside within the Development; and 

WHEREAS, in view of the above, the Borough hereby wishes to declare the Developer to be in default of its 

obligations relating to the construction of site improvements at the Development; and 

WHEREAS, a detailed cost estimate of the outstanding improvements, as prepared by the Borough Engineer 

dated July 6, 2012, is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is made a part hereof; and 

WHEREAS, the total cost to complete the outstanding improvements, as estimated by the Borough Engineer, is 

$365,726.50; and 

WHEREAS, the current amount of the Westchester Bond is $1,061,885.40; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough is also holding ten percent (10%) of the amount of Westchester Bond in the form of a 

cash guarantee; and 

WHEREAS, in view of the Developer’s continued and prolonged failure or refusal to complete the outstanding 

improvements, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough should take all necessary steps to pursue 

completion of the said improvements by utilizing the Westchester Bond and/or the cash guarantee referenced above; 

and 


WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to endorse the findings and recommendations of the Borough Engineer, 

and wish to authorize the Borough, through the Borough Attorney, to take appropriate actions to enable the Borough to 

use the Westchester Bond and/or the cash guarantee referenced above in order to complete the outstanding 

improvements at the Development, or to require Westchester Fire Insurance Company to complete the said 

improvements on behalf of its insured (the Developer). 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of 


1. That the Borough hereby declares the Developer to be in default of its obligations related to the 

construction of required improvements at the Development. 

2. That the Borough hereby authorizes and directs the Borough Attorney to take all appropriate 

actions to enable the Borough to use the Westchester Bond and/or the cash guarantee referenced 

above in order to complete the outstanding improvements at the Development, or to require 

Westchester Fire Insurance Company to complete the said improvements on behalf of its insured 

(the Developer). 

3. 

4. That all other relevant Borough officials and agents are hereby authorized and directed to take all 

necessary actions that are consistent with this Resolution. 

5. 

6. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: 

a. Enchantment at Hightstown, LLC 

b. Westchester Fire Insurance Company 

c. Carmela Roberts, P.E., Borough Engineer 

d. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esquire, Borough Attorney 

Mayor Kirson returned to the meeting at this time. 

Ordinance 2012-12 First Reading and Introduction An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 25-1, et. seq. 

Entitled “Stormwater Control” and Section 26-9 Entitled “Subdivision, Site Plan, Variance and Sign Variance 

Checklists for Development Applications Filed Pursuant to Hightstown Development Regulations” of the Revised 

General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” 

Councilmember Doran moved ordinance 2012-12 for introduction, Council President Quattrone seconded. 

The Mayor then explained that the Environmental Commission has been working with the Planning Board to develop 

this ordinance and the Borough Engineer gave an overview. Barbara Jones, the Environmental Commission Chair, 

stated that the purpose of this ordinance is to educate and assist the public; an Education Pilot will be located at the 

Housing Authority with grant funds. This ordinance does not impose any fees. 



Ordinance introduced 6-0; Public Hearing August 6, 2012. 

Ordinance 2012-12 




AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 25-1, ET. SEQ. ENTITLED 

“STORMWATER CONTROL” AND SECTION 26-9 ENTITLED “SUBDIVISION, SITE PLAN, VARIANCE 

AND SIGN VARIANCE CHECKLISTS FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FILED PURSUANT TO 

HIGHTSTOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF 

THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY.” 


BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, IN THE 

COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, that the following amendments are hereby adopted to provide improved 

Stormwater Control within Hightstown Borough: 

SECTION 1: Purpose 

Hightstown Borough seeks to improve its Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance, which is required under the 

Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-93), and N.J.A.C. 7:8-1 et seq., to better achieve its Master Plan goals to 

protect the life, health, safety, and property of its residents and property owners. The Borough requires additional 

protections to achieve the objectives of its Stormwater Master Plan, which include: reducing flood damage, including 

damage to life and property; minimizing stormwater runoff from new land disturbance that will aggravate flood 

damage; reducing soil erosion from new development and redevelopment; assuring the safety and adequacy of culverts 

and bridges; inducing water recharge wherever possible; preventing nonpoint pollution wherever possible; maintaining 

the integrity of stream channels; and minimizing public safety hazards from stormwater detention facilities. These 

objectives continue to be of paramount importance to Hightstown residents and property owners because of the 

increased intensity and frequency of storm events, which continue to negatively affect the Borough and pose threats to 

life and property. 

In addition, Hightstown’s Municipal Master Plan and 2005 Reexamination Report continue to promote viable 

commercial facilities, a mixed use downtown, economic development, and its vibrant Historic District. These goals 

will not be met if the Borough’s downtown area continues to flood, suffer from pollution, and have repeated damage to 

structures and interrupted business activity. Better management of stormwater will assist in the protection of all 

properties, and in the continued economic viability of the Borough. 

SECTION 2: Amend Section 25-1, Scope and Purpose, as follows: 

C. Applicability 

1. The ordinance shall be applicable to all site plans and subdivisions for the following major 

developments that require preliminary or final site plan or subdivision review: 

a. Non-residential major developments; and 

b. Aspects of residential major developments that are not pre-empted by the Residential Site 

Improvement Standards at N.J.A.C. 5:21. 

2. This ordinance shall also be applicable to all major developments undertaken by the Borough of 

Hightstown. 

3. This ordinance shall also apply to any Borough issued Zoning Permits which are not 

covered under items 1 and 2 above. The Zoning Officer shall provide a copy of all 

applications for Zoning permit issued in accordance with this section to the Borough’s 

Environmental Commission for review and recommendation. 

SECTION 3: Amend Section 25-2, Definitions, as follows: 

“Major Development” means:. 

A. Development without Planning Board Approval: 

Any development that provides for the ultimate disturbance of 1,000 square feet or more of soil, or the 

construction or redevelopment of 250 square feet or more of impervious surface of any type for which only a 

Zoning Permit is required. Disturbance for the purpose of this rule is the placement or 

replacement/redevelopment of impervious surface; exposure and/or movement of soil or bedrock; or clearing, 

cutting, or removing of all vegetation. Existing residential single-family dwellings and other residential and 

non-residential development, which otherwise meet the definition of “major development” under this ordinance, 

because of the amount of disturbance, shall be subject to review. by the Environmental Commission, a 

subcommittee or a designee thereof. The Environmental Commission, subcommittee or a designee thereof, shall 

make written recommendations as shall be appropriate regarding non-structural methods, such as rain gardens, 

pervious pavement, vegetative swales, etc., to improve stormwater management within the time periods required 


y law. The Environmental Commission may refer development or redevelopment under this section to the 

Borough Engineer for stormwater review as needed, in its discretion. Failure of the Environmental Commission 

to provide recommendations shall not prevent the Zoning Official from issuing permit(s) under the time 

period(s) required by law. 

B. Development with Planning Board Approval 

Any New development and/or redevelopment, which meets the definition of “major development” under state 

law, in N.J.A.C. 7:8-1.2 (Definitions), i.e. one-quarter acre of new impervious cover and/or one acre of 

disturbance, shall be required to comply with the non-structural point system and/or the construction of 

structural stormwater management measures, as specified in Section 25-4 of the Revised General Ordinances of 

the Borough of Hightstown. 

SECTION 4: Amend 25-4 (C), Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development, as follows: 

C. The following linear development projects are exempt from stormwater runoff quantity and quality 

requirements of Sections 4.F and 4.G: 

1. The construction of an underground utility line, provided that the disturbed areas are revegetated 

upon completion; 

2. The construction of an above ground utility line provided that the existing conditions are 

maintained to the maximum extent practicable possible; and/or 

3. The construction of a public pedestrian access, such as a sidewalk or trail with a maximum width of 

fourteen (14) feet, provided that the access is made of permeable material, or provided that an 

access made of impervious material occurs solely as a replacement for existing material and 

no permeable material is practical for this use; 

SECTION 5: Amend Section 26-9-1, Checklist for Subdivisions, to add a new section 26-9-14 (h), as follows: 

14. Stormwater Management Submission, including the following in accordance with Section 25-9 of the 

Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown: 

h. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural stormwater 

management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including but not limited to rain 

gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, and the required non-structural 

stormwater management strategies incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why 

additional non-structural measures could not be used, subject to the review and approval of the 

Borough Engineer, if so requested by the Planning Board. 

SECTION 6: Amend Section 26-9-1(c), Requirements for Minor Subdivision, to add the following to 26-9-1(c) 18: 

18. Provisions for collecting and discharging stormwater runoff. A composite grading and drainage plan of 

the entire development shall accompany each submission. This plan shall identify finished floor elevations, all 

high and low points, breaks in grade, and tentative elevation at the corners of the house locations on each lot. A 

Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural stormwater management measures as can 

feasibly be accommodated on the site, including but not limited to rain gardens, pervious pavement, rain 

barrels, native vegetative swales, and the required non-structural stormwater management strategies 

incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why additional non-structural measures could 

not be used, subject to the review and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by the Planning Board. 

SECTION 7: Add a new section 26-9-2(a) 29(h), Checklist for Site Plans, as follows: 

29. Stormwater Management Submission, including the following in accordance with Section 25-9 of the 

Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown: 

h. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural stormwater 

management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including but not limited to rain 

gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, and the required non-structural 


stormwater management strategies incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why 

additional non-structural measures could not be used, subject to the review and approval of the 

Borough Engineer, if so requested by the Planning Board. 

SECTION 8: Add a new section 26-9-3(a) 11, Checklist for Variances, as follows: 

11. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural stormwater management 

measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including but not limited to rain gardens, pervious 

pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, and the required non-structural stormwater management 

strategies incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why additional non-structural 

measures could not be used, subject to the review and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by the 

Planning Board. 

SECTION 9 : Severability 

The provisions of this Ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any section, subdivision, paragraph or other 

wording in this Ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of this Ordinance. 

SECTION 10: Effective Date 

This Ordinance shall take effect upon compliance with procedures prescribed by law, including NJSA 40:55D-97 of the 

Municipal Land Use Law (Submission of plan and ordinances to County Planning Board for approval). 

Borough Hall Presentation 

Council members Woods and Thibault gave a presentation regarding the location of Borough Hall. Councilmember 

Woods began by stating that the purpose of the presentation is to give basic information and options for Borough Hall. 

The information presented current property and building sizes and values, as well as estimates for remediation, 

restoration and code upgrades. The options available for the restoration of the current Borough Hall consists of 

restoring, remediating and upgrading the Administration section and demolishing the remainder of the building; 

restoring, remediating and upgrading the Administration and Police sections and demolishing the garage portion of the 

building; or demolish and re-build the entire building. 

Information regarding the Lucas Property located on Mercer Street was presented. There was a review of the current 

Use and Occupancy Agreement which covers the rental of 3,200 square feet at $3,800.00 per month; the Borough has 

spent approximately $140,456.00 to renovate the portion of the facility in use to fit the needs of the Police Department. 

The listed purchase price, acreage, facility size and property taxes were also covered. 

An additional option regarding modular construction in the Bank Street parking lot owned by Greystone was also 

reviewed. The proposal estimates included purchasing the property and the cost of modular construction of a facility to 

meet the needs of the Borough was presented. 

The presentation ended with discussion regarding the Borough Hall elevations as performed by Roberts Engineering 

and recommended next steps which included a request for the special meeting to identify other possible options and 

select the most appropriate option so the Borough can move forward. 


Ronald Kahn, Board of Trustees from Enchantment – thanked Council for the resolution declaring the developer in 

default on the Enchantment development. 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – thanked Council members Woods and Thibault for summarizing the process todate 

and recommended that the Council consider re-sale for whatever they do, because of possible consolidation. 



Authorizing the Installation of a Stage at Association Park 

Councilmember Doran recused herself from discussion and vote on this resolution. 


Councilmember Thibault moved Resolution 2012-187, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

The Mayor opened the floor to comments on this project. 

Pat Duncan, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the project and noted that the Planning 

Board unanimously recommended that this project move forward. In 2009 the Parks and Recreation Commission 

held a ½ day planning session in which they planned to rehabilitate Association Park; said plans would include a 

permanent stage in the park as well as playground equipment and benches, a water fountain, trash cans and 

interactive talk tubes. The second phase will consist of older children playground equipment and is planned for 

next year. The design is a nature theme and they have already done landscaping and signs. During the process 

the priorities were pathways and a gazebo for the park. 

He then continued by giving the history of this project: In September 2011 Ryan presented his plan to Council 

and was instructed to work with the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Board to make the project 

happen. Since September, this is the 14 th public meeting at which this project has been discussed. They have 

also been working with the Police Director to assure public safety is taken into consideration and the Police 

Director’s recommendation is that this stage be placed in Association Park, not Memorial Park where it would be 

a safety concern given the traffic and etc. downtown. 

Beverly Asselstine of the Parks and Recreation Commission then reviewed the planned maintenance procedures and 

gave examples of how volunteers currently assist with the maintenance of parks and the running of various events in 

the Borough. It was also noted that the materials being used to construct the stage was chosen for the limited 

maintenance that will be necessary. 

Mr. Duncan then addressed the size of the stage (390 sq. ft.) and noted that it is only ½ of 1% of the park and is not out 

of scope for the size of the park. Mr. George Chin, Construction Official for the Borough, addressed the Council with a 

comparison that the stage would be approximately the size of a parking space; he advised that the roof is only seven 

feet from overhang to eave and the design will cause minimal visual impact and provided a scale model to the public so 

they could see the actual size. Mr. Chin stated that he feels the stage will be unique and become the pride of 

Hightstown; it is a great opportunity for the Borough to get the project done. Mr. Duncan advised that to be in ADA 

compliance, you cannot reduce the size of the stage; nor can you put the stage in Memorial Park due to the location of 

sewer mains and drainage issues. Carmela Roberts, Borough Engineer, elaborated and noted that Memorial Park is in a 

flood zone and in order to build a stage there you would also need DEP approvals. 

Mr. Duncan continued that Ryan Lanphear has taken the responsibility of this project very seriously and is extremely 

professional and great to work with. He then thanked Ryan for the project. 

Janice Carson, 124 Park Avenue – stated that her property is near the park and she thinks of it as her back yard. She 

enjoys the activities at the park and commended the design; however she felt that the neighborhood should have been 

surveyed. She feels the scale is inappropriate, it should be in the center of town, and there is noise at night coming 

from the park on occasion. 

Martin Patrick, 326 Franklin Street – commented that Association Park is a great community place and it is a shame it 

is presently going to waste for lack of use; he encouraged Council to approve this project. 

Jackie Hart, 106 Orchard – noted that she has known Ryan since he was a young boy and she feels the community 

would be sending the wrong message to young adults who are community oriented if they do not approve this project. 

Michael Moore, 105 Prospect – commented that he loves the small town feel of Hightstown and what better way to 

portray the image than with this project; he encouraged Council to approve the project. 

David Payton, Committee Chair of Ryan’s Boy Scout Troop – read the names of 26 Eagle Scouts from the troop and 

Hightstown and noted that the support of the community is important. He encouraged Council to approve the project 

so Ryan and the community can benefit. 

Melanie Alio, 158 Grant Avenue – commented that she loves the concerts in the park; her property is near the park and 

she thinks of it as her yard, but it is not her yard; it is public property and belongs to the community. She understands 

the concerns, but gazebos are not a big draw for hang-outs. This is a great opportunity for Hightstown. 


Lucia Cruse, B11 Garden View Terrace, East Windsor – commented that she supports this project 100% and thinks it 

would be great for the community. 

Buck Stella, works at 156 Stockton Street –as a former Eagle Scout he congratulated Ryan; and commented that he 

feels the project will bring character to Hightstown and benefit all residents and civic organizations. 

Rev. Heidi Bak, Pastor of United Methodist Church – noted that her congregation uses the park during the summer 

months and the gazebo will assist community organizations when using the park. She supported the project and offered 

the use of the church parking lot for overflow parking if needed. 

Pam Harper, 400 Dutchneck Road, East Windsor – noted that she has used this park since she was young; she serves on 

the committee for the Scouts and the Scouts will assist with cleaning the gazebo as a pack. 

Scott Caster, 12 Clover Lane – commented that he was not going to support Ryan and his project but residents called 

him; he recalled resistance from residents in the past and noted that this is a neighborhood park and Memorial Park is 

not. He supports Ryan’s project. 

Sandy Bon Tempo, 114 Park Avenue – noted that this is not about the Scouts, it is about the process; it has always been 

thought that a gazebo would be in Memorial Park. The neighbors are concerned that a gazebo will bring more people 

into Association Park; surveys could have been given to the residents, this is not fair to the residents. 

Stephanie Muller, 25 Sussex Lane, East Windsor – commented that Ryan would like to give back to the community but 

is being told not in Hightstown; Scouts do not want to come to Hightstown to do their projects. 

Council then had discussion on the matter. 

Councilmember Bibens noted that she is the Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the meetings are 

publicly noticed and on the calendar; the process was open to the public. If residents are concerned, they should attend 

the meetings. There is a process and we want the process to work. This project will bring the community together. 

Councilmember Woods commented that she is a resident of the neighborhood; she raised two children and has fond 

memories of Association Park. This is a very nice plan that leaves open space and there are a lot of activities in 

Association Park. She supports this project. 

Councilmember Bluth noted that she was originally opposed to the project due to the e-mails she had received; but she 

has been won over, especially by Mr. Chin’s explanation. 

Councilmember Thibault stated that he received a lot of e-mails, but George Chin explained the scale issues and he 

can’t see this bringing more noise to the park, he foresees this park having quiet usage. If there is a noise problem, 

residents should call the police; but he does not see that happening. This will be a great asset to the Borough. 

Council President Quattrone noted that after 13 years on Council he realizes, and the residents should realize, that the 

park belongs to the community. He thanked Ryan for hanging in there through the required process and wished him 

luck. This project has had his support from day one. 

Mayor Kirson then thanked everyone for their comments on the project and called for a vote. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Quattrone, Thibault and Woods voted yes; Councilmember Doran 

was recused. 

Resolution adopted 5-0, with one abstention. 






AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A STAGE IN ASSOCIATION PARK 

WHEREAS, Ryan Lanphear has approached the Borough to build a stage in Association Park as an Eagle Scout 

project; and 

WHEREAS, Mr. Lanphear has made a presentation to the Borough Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and 

Planning Board for the stage in Association Park; and 

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has thoroughly reviewed and approved said plan; and 

WHEREAS, Mr. Lanphear has made application to the Planning Board, who has thoroughly reviewed said plan and 

recommended same to Council for approval; and 

WHEREAS, the funds for this project will be provided through fundraising activities designated specifically for this 

project by the Boy Scout or for future Parks and Recreation programs and facilities by the Parks and Recreation 

Commission; and 

WHEREAS, all permits and inspections as required by the Construction Official of the Borough shall be 

implemented as a requirement of this project; and 

WHEREAS, the rules and regulations associated with the use of the stage will be established by the Parks and 

Recreation Commission with final approval by the Borough Council; and 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council has thoroughly reviewed and approved said plan and are supportive of the 

Eagle Scout project, and finds that such a stage would benefit the Hightstown Borough community. 


building of a stage in Association Park as an Eagle Scout Project, as proposed by Ryan Lanphear, is hereby authorized 

and that all permits and inspections as required by the Construction Official of the Borough shall be implemented as a 

requirement of this project. 

Mayor Kirson called a ten minute recess at 9:45pm. The meeting re-convened at 9:55pm. 

Ordinance 2012-07 Final Reading and Public Hearing An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Section 2- 

19, Entitled “Police Department,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New 

Jersey” in order to Create the Position of “Special Law Enforcement Officer” and to Prescribe Appropriate 

Terms, Conditions and Regulations Associated Therewith. 

Councilmember Thibault recused himself from discussion and vote on this ordinance 

Mayor Kirson reviewed the ordinance and the Police Director explained the duties of the Special Officers and noted 

that they are fully trained and more economical; they will be part-time positions which are paid hourly. 

The Mayor opened the Public hearing on Ordinance 2012-07 and the following individuals spoke: 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – inquired whether retired police officers already collecting pension would be hired 

or are you hiring young people who need work. 

The Police Director responded that it would depend upon the applications received and who is most qualified; law 

details the guidelines. 

Mr. Sarafin noted that he objects to hiring retirees, we need to hire young unemployed Police Officers. 

Scott Caster, 12 Clover Lane – noted he has faith in Council and trusts them. 

George Zhelesnik, 7 Ely Court – noted that he is a retired police officer and suggested that the special officer position 

be monitored closely over the next couple years so if additional officers are needed, they get hired. He supports the 

ordinance. 

The Police Director advised that the ordinance is modeled after state law and that special officers can only supplement, 

not replace, police officers; they must also be appointed every year. 


Council President Quattrone moved ordinance 2012-07 for adoption. Councilmember Bluth seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Quattrone, Thibault and Woods voted yes; Councilmember Thibault 

was recused. 

Ordinance adopted 5-0, with one abstention. 

ORDINANCE 2012-07 




AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 2-19, ENTITLED “POLICE 

DEPARTMENT,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF 

HIGHTSTOWN, 

NEW JERSEY,” IN ORDER TO CREATE THE POSITION OF “SPECIAL LAW 

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER” AND TO PRESCRIBE APPROPRIATE TERMS, CONDITIONS 

AND REGULATIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH. 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council (the “Borough Council”) of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey, wishes to 

create the position of “Special Law Enforcement Officer” within the Borough and to prescribe appropriate terms, 

conditions and regulations associated therewith, in accordance with the provisions of the “Special Law Enforcement 

Officers’ Act,” N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8, et seq.; and 

WHEREAS, in connection therewith, the Borough Council wishes to amend certain provisions contained within 

Section 2-19 of the Borough Code relating to the Borough’s Police Department as set forth herein. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of 

Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, that Section 2-19 of the “Revised General Ordinances of 

the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented in the following specific respects 

(additions are shown with underline; deletions are shown with strikeout; and editorial notes are shown in [brackets]): 

Subsections: 

Section 2-19 

POLICE DEPARTMENT 

2-19.1 Establishment; Composition; Chain of Command. 

2-19.2 Department Under Control of Borough Council As the Appropriate Authority. 

2-19.3 Police Commissioner. 

2-19.4 Police Director. 

2-19.5 Duties of the Police Department. 

2-19.6 Rules and Regulations of Department. 

2-19.7 Application; Appointments; Probationary Period. 


2-19.8 Uniforms to be Furnished. 

2-19.9 Qualifications for Police Officers. 

2-19.10 Residency Requirements. 

2-19.11 Oath Required. 

2-19.12 (Reserved). 

2-19.13 Procedure for Implementation of Disciplinary Hearings. 

2-19.14 Reimbursement for Legal Costs. 

2-19.15 Term of Service. 

2-19.16 (Reserved). Special Law Enforcement Officers. 

2-19.17. Engagement of Services of Off-Duty Police Officers. 

2-19.18. Drug Screening Procedure for Applicants and All Employees of the 

Police Department. 

Subsection 2-19.1 

Establishment; Composition; Chain of Command. 

a. Establishment. The Borough Council, as the governing body of the Borough of Hightstown, hereby 

creates and establishes, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, as an executive and enforcement function of municipal 

government, a police force which shall be known as the Police Department of the Borough of Hightstown 

(referred to herein as the “Police Department”). The Police Department shall be governed by the applicable laws 

of the State of New Jersey, this section of the Hightstown Borough Code, other applicable ordinances of the 

Borough, and rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 

b. Composition. Under the supervision of the civilian Police Director, the composition of the Police 

Department shall be as follows: a maximum of one lieutenant, a maximum of three sergeants, a maximum of ten 

patrol officers, and any civilian personnel as deemed appropriate by the Borough Council. In addition to the 

regular members of the Police Department, the Borough may employ up to Ten (10) Class One special law 

enforcement officers and Class Two special law enforcement officers in an amount not to exceed 25% of sworn 

officers, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8, et seq., and Subsection 2-19.16 below. 

c. Chain of Command. All necessary orders and directives for the management and regulation of the 

Police Department shall be given through the chain of command. The chain of command shall be as follows: 

1. The Borough Council as the Appropriate Authority, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118; 

2. The civilian Police Director; 


3. The lieutenant, if one is then serving; 

4. The sergeant(s); and 

5. The patrol officers.; and 

6. The special law enforcement officers, if any. 







Department Under Control of Borough Council As the Appropriate Authority. [No 

changes to current text are proposed] 

Police Commissioner. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Police Director. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Duties of the Police Department. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Rules and Regulations of Department. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Application; Appointments; Probationary Period. 

a. Application. Any applicant for the position of regular or permanent police officer of any rank shall make 

written application therefor on forms supplied by the Borough, to the Police Director, and at the same time shall 

submit such proofs as shall be required with respect to the qualifications as set forth in said application. 

Candidates shall be drawn from an eligibility list established through recognized examination and testing 

procedures. When deemed appropriate by the Borough Council, vacancies or openings may be publicly 

advertised. 

b. Procedure for Evaluation and Appointment. Applications shall be reviewed by the Borough 

Administrator and the Police Director, along with an ad hoc Police Committee established for the purpose of 

interviewing candidates and making recommendations to the Borough Council. The Mayor, along with the 

Borough Administrator, Police Director and Police Commissioner shall be the members of the ad hoc Committee 

and the Police Commissioner shall be the Chair. The Council may, in its discretion, appoint another member of 

Council to serve on the ad hoc Committee. Said Police Committee shall then recommend a name or names to the 

Council, which may determine to conduct interviews itself, prior to confirming employment. In either case, no 

member of the Police Department shall be appointed prior to consideration by the Council and formal appointment 

by resolution of the Council. 

c. Probationary Appointment. No person shall be appointed as a regular or permanent member of the 

Borough Police Department prior to demonstrating an aptitude for police employment in the Borough of 

Hightstown for a period of one (1) year, during which time said person shall be known as a probationary police 

officer. During the probationary period, the appointment as a police officer shall be subject to revocation at any 

time on written notice by the Police Director for any cause and without any hearing. The probationary period may 

be extended by the Borough Council, on written recommendation of the Police Director, to a maximum of an 

additional six (6) months if necessary in order for an officer to successfully complete a police training course as 

prescribed by law. 

For purposes of this subsection, the probationary period for any police officer shall be for a period of one (1) 

year following the candidate's graduation from a police academy, or if the candidate has prior police experience, 

said probationary period shall be for one (1) year from the date of employment or from the date of the successful 

completion of any police refresher courses required to be taken as a condition of employment, which ever shall 

occur last. No person shall be appointed or promoted to a command or supervisory position above patrolman or 

patrolwoman unless he or she shall have demonstrated an aptitude for such position, which shall be documented in 

writing by the Police Director. Candidates for and members of the Police Department shall have all other 

qualifications prescribed by law. 


Upon the completion of the probationary period, the Police Director shall classify the officer as a permanent 

employee, subject to ratification of same by the Borough Council, after which time the officer shall be subject to 

the provisions of New Jersey law with respect to discipline and removal. Prior to achieving permanent status, 

probationary members shall not be considered as regular or permanent members of the Department. 


Uniforms to be Furnished. 

Police uniforms shall be furnished to all regular or permanent members of the Borough Police Department 

and shall, at all times, be and remain the property of the Borough. Upon separation from service for any reason 

whatsoever, all uniforms and other equipment and accessories furnished by the Borough shall be promptly 

returned to the Police Director. 

Subsection 2-19.9 Qualifications for Police Officers. 

No person shall be appointed as a regular or permanent member of the Police Department unless that person 

is qualified in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122 and the age requirements set forth in 

N.J.S.A. 40A:14-127, et seq. College training and/or degrees in relevant fields of law enforcement are desirable 

and will be considered favorably in the selection process. In particular, no person shall be eligible or qualified to 

be appointed as a regular or permanent police officer unless, at the time of his/her appointment: 

a. She/he shall be a citizen of the United States and resident of the State of New Jersey. 

b. She/he shall not be less than 21 eighteen (18) years of age and shall be sound in body and of good health 

sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey as to 

her/his eligibility for membership in the retirement system. Age shall not be considered in the promotion of any 

officer to a higher rank. 

c. She/he shall demonstrate the ability to read and write the English language intelligently. 

d. She/he is of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of a crime or disorderly persons 

offense that, in the judgment of the Borough Council, would be prejudicial to the morale or the reputation of the 


e. She/he must successfully pass the required physical fitness examination, drug and alcohol screening, 

psychological examination administered by a physician or laboratory of the Borough's choosing and be a 

successful graduate of a certified police academy as she/he may be assigned by the Borough. Any drug screening, 

psychological or medical examination or physical fitness examination shall be conducted after a conditional offer 

of employment or promotion has been made by the Borough. 


Residency Requirements. 

a. Findings of Fact. The Borough Council specifically finds that requiring all regular or permanent police 

officers to be residents of the Borough would seriously impede its ability to establish and maintain competent 

personnel for its Police Department and would be in violation of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.1. 

b. Preference in promotions shall be given to residents in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.6, but also 

shall be based on merit and fairness. 

c. Residency in State. Every regular or permanent member of the Police Department shall be a resident of the 

State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-122.8. 


Oath Required. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Subsection 2-19.12(Reserved). 





Procedure for Implementation of Disciplinary Hearings. [No changes to current text are 

proposed] 

Reimbursement for Legal Costs. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

Term of Service. 

The term of service of any regular or permanent member of the Police Department shall be to the age of 

sixty-five (65) and shall be calculated as beginning on the date of formal appointment by the Borough Council. If 

the minutes or records of the Borough Council do not disclose such date, the payroll or other records of the 

Borough shall be used to determine it. At the age of sixty-five (65) the officer shall be retired by resolution of the 

Borough Council and his or her services as a police officer shall be at an end; provided, however, that the Borough 

Council may, in its discretion, continue any officer temporarily in case of emergency, or as the needs and interest 

of the Borough may require, provided said officer remains qualified for said employment. 


(Reserved). Special Law Enforcement Officers. 

a. Definitions. Whenever any words and phrases are used in this Section, the meanings respectively 

ascribed to them in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.9 shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein. 

b. Position Established. There is hereby established the position of special law enforcement officer 

(also referenced as “special police officer”) in and for the Borough of Hightstown. 

c. Determination of Eligibility. Before any special law enforcement officer is appointed, the Police 

Director or, in the absence of the Director, the Acting Police Director (in accordance with Subsection 2-19.4c 

above) shall ascertain the eligibility and qualifications of the applicant and report these determinations, in writing, 

to the Mayor and Council. 

d. Appointment. Special law enforcement officers may be appointed for terms not to exceed one (1) year, 

and the appointments may be revoked by the Mayor and Council for cause, after adequate hearing, unless the 

appointment is for four (4) months or less, in which event the appointment may be revoked without cause or 

hearing. Nothing herein shall be construed to require reappointment upon the expiration of the term. The special 

law enforcement officers so appointed shall not be members of the police force of the Borough, and their powers 

and duties shall cease at the expiration of the term for which appointed. 

e. Qualifications. 

1. No person may be appointed as a special law enforcement officer unless the person: 

(a) 

Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; 

(b) 

Is a resident of the State of New Jersey during the term of appointment; 

(c) 

Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently and 

has a high school diploma or its equivalent; 

(d) 

Is sound in body and of good health; 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

Is of good moral character; 

Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would 

make him or her unfit to perform the duties of his or her office; and 

Has successfully undergone the same psychological testing that is required of 

all full-time police officers in the Borough or, with regard to a special law 

enforcement officer hired for a seasonal period which required psychological 

testing of its full-time police officers, has successfully undergone a program of 


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psychological testing approved by the Police Training Commission (the “Police 

Training Commission” or the “Commission”) established in the New Jersey 

Department of Law and Public Safety, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-70. 

2. Every applicant for the position of special law enforcement officer shall have fingerprints 

taken, which fingerprints shall be filed with the Division of State Police and the Federal 

Bureau of Investigation. 

3. No person shall be appointed to serve as a special law enforcement officer if that person 

serves as a special law enforcement officer in another municipality; nor shall any 

permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer of any other municipality in the 

State of New Jersey be appointed as a special law enforcement officer. No public official 

with responsibility for setting law enforcement policy or exercising authority over the 

budget of any municipality in the State of New Jersey or supervision of the Police 

Department of a municipality in the State of New Jersey shall be appointed as a special 

law enforcement officer. 

4. Any person who at any time prior to this appointment had served as a duly qualified, 

fully trained, full-time officer in any municipality in the State of New Jersey, and who is 

separated from that prior service in good standing, shall be eligible to serve as a special 

law enforcement officer consistent with the guidelines promulgated by the Police 

Training Commission. If the Police Training Commission waives the training 

requirements which are required by statute, the Mayor and Council, if it chooses, may 

appoint such person as a special law enforcement officer. 

f. Training Course and Certification Requirements. No person may commence his or her duties as a 

special law enforcement officer unless he or she has successfully completed the training course and certification 

requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.11, unless such training requirements have been waived by the Police 

Training Commission. 

g. Classification of Officers. There are hereby established two (2) classifications of special law 

enforcement officers as follows: 

1. Class One. Officers of this class shall be authorized to perform routine traffic detail, 

spectator control and similar duties. Class One officers shall have the power to issue 

summonses for disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses, violations of 

municipal ordinances and violations of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes. The use of a 

firearm by an officer of this class shall be strictly prohibited, and no Class One officer 

shall be assigned any duties which may require the carrying or use of a firearm. 

2. Class Two. Officers of this class shall be authorized to exercise full powers and duties 

similar to those of a permanent, regularly appointed full-time police officer. The use of a 

firearm by an officer of this class may be authorized only after the officer has been fully 

certified as successfully completing training as prescribed by the Police Training 

Commission. 

h. Uniforms. Every special law enforcement officer prior to the commencement of his or her duties shall 

be furnished with a uniform which shall identify the officer’s function. The uniform shall include, but not be 

limited to, a hat and appropriate badges which shall bear an identification number or name tag and the name of the 

Borough of Hightstown. The uniform shall also include an insignia issued by the Police Training Commission 

which clearly indicates the officer’s status as a special law enforcement officer and the type of certification issued 

by the Commission. All special law enforcement officers prior to the commencement of duties shall be in uniform 

properly displaying the appropriate insignia. 

i. Return of Equipment and Uniform Upon Termination. Whenever a special law enforcement officer’s 

appointment is revoked or a special law enforcement officer is not reappointed upon the expiration of the term, the 

special law enforcement officer shall return to the officer in charge of the station house all Borough of Hightstown 

issued uniforms, badges and equipment within fifteen (15) days of the revocation or expiration of the term. 

j. Firearms. The special law enforcement officers shall carry and return firearms pursuant to the 

guidelines established in N.J.S.A. 40A:146.14(b).

k. Conduct of Officers. Special law enforcement officers shall comply with the rules and regulations 

applicable to the conduct and decorum of the permanent, regularly appointed police officers of the Borough, as 

well as any rules and regulations applicable to the conduct and decorum of special law enforcement officers. 

l. Performance of Duties. 

1. A special law enforcement officer shall be under the supervision and direction of the 

Police Director or, in the absence of the Director, the Acting Police Director (in 

accordance with Subsection 2-19.4c above), and shall perform his or her duties only in 

the Borough unless in fresh pursuit of any person pursuant to Chapter 156 of Title 2A of 

the New Jersey Statutes. 

2. The Police Director or, in the absence of the Director, the Acting Police Director (in 

accordance with Subsection 2-19.4c above), may authorize special law enforcement 

officers when on duty to exercise the same powers and authority as permanent, regularly 

appointed police officers of the Borough, including, but not limited to, the carrying of 

firearms and the power to arrest subject to rules and regulations; any such authorization 

shall not be inconsistent with the certification requirements of Subsection 2-19.16f above. 

m. Hours of Employment. The provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.16(a) and (c) regarding the maximum hours of 

employment of special law enforcement officers are hereby incorporated as if stated in full herein. 

n. Limitation of use of officers. Special law enforcement officers may be employed only to assist the Borough’s 

law enforcement unit but may not be employed to replace or substitute for full-time regular police officers or in any 

way to diminish the number of full-time officers employed by the Borough. 

o. Number of Positions Designated. 

1. There are hereby created ten (10) positions as special law enforcement officers 

designated as Class One members. 

2. There are hereby created positions as special law enforcement officers designated as 

Class Two members that do not exceed 25% of the total sworn officers on the force. 

Subsection 2-19.17. 


Engagement of Services of Off-Duty Police Officers. [No changes to current text are 

proposed] 

Drug Screening Procedure for Applicants and All Employees of the Police 

Department. [No changes to current text are proposed] 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are 

hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies. 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for 

any reason by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its effect only to that portion of 

the Ordinance actually adjudged to be invalid, and the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable 

therefrom and shall not be affected. 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on upon final passage and publication in 

accordance with the law. 

Councilmember Thibault returned to the dais at this time. 

Ordinance 2012-08 Final Reading and Public Hearing An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 

14, Entitled “Property Maintenance”, Section 14-10, Entitled “Enforcement and Penalties,” of the Revised 

General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey”. 

The Mayor opened the Public hearing on Ordinance 2012-08 and the following individuals spoke: 

Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – inquired as to what this ordinance was actually doing. 


Mr. Thoekas responded that this ordinance adds the title of Housing Inspector as one who has the ability to enforce 

Borough code. 

Councilmember Woods moved ordinance 2012-08 for adoption, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 


Ordinance adopted 6-0. 





AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 14 ENTITLED 

“PROPERTY MAINTENANCE”, SECTION 14-10, ENTITLED “ENFORCEMENT AND 

PENALTIES,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF 

HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY.” 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to amend certain provisions contained within Chapter 14, Section 14- 

10 of the Borough Code relating to enforcement and penalties as set forth herein. 


Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, that Chapter 14, Section 14-10 of the “Revised General 

Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (additions are 

shown with underline; deletions are shown with strikeout): 

Section 14-10 

ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES 

14-10.1 Enforcement officers. The Construction Official, Fire Inspector, Fire Official, Fire Chief, Electrical 

Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Housing Inspector, Health Officer or his/her designee, Health 

Department and all police officers are authorized enforcement officers for the purposes of enforcing the 

provisions of this code. 

14-10.2 Procedure. Whenever any enforcement officer determines, after appropriate investigation, that there 

exists a violation of any provision of this chapter, he or she shall give written notice of such alleged 

violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall include a statement of the 

reasons for its issuance, and shall be served upon the owner or occupant of the premises, or the agent of 

either. Notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is served upon such person 

personally or sent by certified mail or registered mail to has last known address, or posted in a 

conspicuous place in or about the premises affected by the notice. Such notice shall state that unless, 

within five calendar days from service of the notice, the condition complained of is abated, a municipal 

court summons will be issued and/or the Borough will undertake to abate the violation and place a lien 

on the property as hereinafter provided. A copy of the Notice shall be provided to the Borough Clerk. 

14-10.3 Special Procedure in Emergency Conditions. Whenever the enforcement officer finds that an 

emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the health or safety of the public, he or 

she may, without notice, issue and order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that 

such action be taken as he or she deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other 

provisions in this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is 

directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the enforcement officer, shall be 

afforded a hearing as soon as possible. In the event that the order is disregarded by the property owner or 

person to whom the order is directed, the enforcement officer shall have the right to notify the Borough 

Clerk for the purpose of instituting immediate remedial action, the cost of which shall result in a lien on 

the premises. After such hearing, the enforcement officer shall continue such order in effect, or modify 


or withdraw it. 

14-10.4 Violations and Penalties. 

a. General Penalty. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be 

subject to penalties as set forth in Section 1-5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of 

Hightstown. Each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and each day that such violation 

shall continue shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense. 

b. Lien to be Placed on Property. In addition to the foregoing, and all other remedies available to 

the Borough, the Borough Treasurer, upon appropriate notification from the Mayor and Council 

and appropriate certification from the enforcement officer, shall place a lien on any property 

determined by the enforcement officer to be in violation of the provisions of this code, in the 

amount of any and all administrative expenses and any and all actual expenditures for work 

necessary in order to maintain the property and/or abate the violation, including the cost of removal 

of any offensive construction materials, refuse, hazards, overhanging objects or any other offending 

physical object. The lien placed upon such lands shall be added to and become and form a part of 

the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands, the same to bear interest at the same rate 

as taxes, and shall be collected and enforced by the same officers and in the same manner as taxes. 

Costs shall be in addition to any penalties imposed for any violation of this Chapter. 


hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies; and 




there from and shall not be affected; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on upon final passage and publication 

in accordance with the law. 

Ordinance 2012-09 First Reading and Introduction An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing 

Section 4-21, Entitled “Taxicab Licensing,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of 

Hightstown, New Jersey.” 

Councilmember Woods moved Ordinance 2012-09 for introduction, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

Councilmember Bluth stated that she feels the insurance limits are too low. 

Councilmember Thibault distributed a sheet entitled “Residents per Taxi” and stated that he cannot support the 

ordinance when we have 250 residents per taxi; he then referenced census data. Since data from the taxi 

companies is not available, he cannot support the ordinance as written. 

Councilmember Woods noted that we are limiting the number of taxi companies, so we are limiting the number 

of taxis. If there is a need the cabs will work in town. Licensing the taxis allows enforcement. 

Councilmember Doran commented that there does appear to be a difference between Hightstown and East 

Windsor when it comes to taxis. She feels that bidding extra licenses is unfair; the limit on companies should be 

removed but all cabs should be required to be licensed. She agreed that the insurance is too low, but we should 

not be limiting licensing. 

Councilmember Woods reminded Council that state law requires that a limit be placed on the number of taxis 

that will be licensed in the municipality. 

There was additional discussion regarding the limit on the number of cabs and revenue. 

Police Director LeTellier advised that there are five companies actively operating in Hightstown and East 


Windsor and limiting the number of cab companies guarantees each licensee to make a living. He then explained 

the application requirements and noted that he has spoken with the cab companies regarding maintaining records 

and they have agreed to do this, it was never enforced before. The Police Director then reviewed the census data 

which he had acquired in comparison to the data Councilmember Thibault presented and noted that the market 

will regulate the business. He reinforced the fact that there needs to be an ordinance that the police can enforce. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Quattrone, and Woods voted yes; Council Members Bluth, Doran and 

Thibault voted no. Mayor Kirson broke the tie with a yes vote. 

Ordinance Introduced 4-3. Public Hearing to be held on August 6, 2012. 





AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 4-21, ENTITLED “TAXICAB 

LICENSING,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF 

HIGHTSTOWN, 

NEW JERSEY.” 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to amend certain provisions contained within Section 4-21 of the 

Borough Code relating to Taxicab Licensing as set forth herein. 


Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, that Section 4-21 of the “Revised General Ordinances of 

the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (additions are shown with 

underline; deletions are shown with strikeout): 

4-21.1 Definitions. 

Section 4-21 

TAXICAB LICENSING 

As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 

Borough shall mean the Borough of Hightstown. 

Driver shall mean any person who operates a taxicab within the Borough, whether or not such person is also the 

owner thereof. 

Operation of a taxicab shall mean transporting in a taxicab one (1) or more persons for hire. Accepting a 

passenger to be transported for hire from a point of departure within the Borough to a destination within or 

without the Borough shall be considered "operation of a taxicab" within the Borough. The "operation of a 

taxicab" by one other than the owner shall be deemed operation by the owner as well as by the person 

actually driving the taxi. The transportation of any person other than the owner or driver in any motor 

vehicle bearing a sign using the words "taxi," "taxicab," "cab" or "hack" shall be prima facie evidence of 

operation. 

Owner shall mean any person, business entity, association or other legal entity in whose name title to any taxicab 

is registered with the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles or who appears in the Division's records to be a 

conditional vendee or lessee or has any other proprietary interest in a taxicab. 

Police Commissioner shall mean the member of the Borough Council designated as such on an annual basis by the 

Mayor, pursuant to Subsection 2-19.3 of the Borough Code. 


Police Director shall mean the person appointed by the Governing Body to serve as the executive head of the 

Police Department, in accordance with Subsection 2-19.4 of the Borough Code. 

Taxicab or taxi or cab shall mean a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for hire or compensation which 

does not operate over a fixed route and is not hired by the day or hour. 

4-21.2 Licenses Required. 

No person shall operate a taxicab within the Borough unless both the owner and the driver of the taxicab are licensed 

under this section. 

4-21.3 Types of Licenses. 

a. Taxicab Driver’s License. The holder of a taxicab driver’s license shall be entitled to operate within the 

Borough any taxicab whose owner has been licensed under this Section. 

b. Taxicab Owner’s License. The holder of a taxicab owner’s license shall be entitled to operate a taxicab 

owned by him or leased by the licensee within the Borough, provided that the person driving the 

cab holds a valid taxicab driver’s license. 

4-21.4 Licensing of Taxicab Owners. 

a. The Borough will make available on an annual basis a maximum of five (5) taxicab owner’s licenses, 

subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph “b” below. Licenses shall be awarded on a first come, 

first served qualifying basis. Those licensees that have been previously licensed by the Borough 

during the prior year and who remain in good standing and who have submitted their statement for 

renewal (per the provisions of sub-paragraph “i” below) prior to January 1 st , shall be afforded the 

first opportunity for re-licensing. All other applicants shall be afforded the opportunity to obtain a 

taxicab owner’s license after January 1 st . 

b. Should the Borough determine to authorize the issuance of one or more new or additional taxicab 

owner’s licenses beyond the maximum number referenced in sub-paragraph “a” above, then such 

issuance shall be authorized by future Ordinance of the Governing Body, in accordance with the 

following requirements: 

1. The disposition of new or additional licenses shall be made to the highest qualified 

bidder(s) at a sale by public auction for that purpose which is conducted or supervised by 

the Municipal Clerk in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.3. The public auction shall be 

undertaken in accordance with the notice requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.1. 

2. The Ordinance adopted by the Governing Body for this purpose may prescribe certain 

requirements, including but not limited to qualifications for prospective bidders, a 

minimum bid amount, conditions of sale, and the reservation by the Borough of the right 

to reject all bids where the highest bid is not accepted. The Ordinance may also include a 

requirement for reimbursement of the Borough by the successful bidder(s) for any costs 

incurred by the Borough in complying with the public notice requirements set forth in 

N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.1. In such case, should more than one taxi license be issued at the same 

public auction, then the recipients thereof shall equally split the costs of reimbursing the 

Borough for any expenses incurred by the Borough in complying with the public notice 

requirements. 

3. Any license(s) sold through this process shall be subject to all of the requirements set 

forth in the authorizing Ordinance, as well as all other Borough requirements set forth 

herein, including the investigation specified in sub-paragraph “d” below. 

a c. 

Application Information. 


1. Application for a taxicab owner's license above shall be made to the Borough Clerk on 

forms provided by her. Any changes to the information included in the application which 

occur during the licensing period shall be reported to the Borough Clerk within three (3) 

calendar days of the change. 

2. Applications shall be signed and verified by oath or affirmation by the applicant. 

Applications by a partnership shall give the information required for each partner and 

shall be signed and verified by all partners. Applications by a corporation shall give the 

information required for and be signed and verified by all officers and directors and all 

persons holding more than ten (10%) percent of the corporation's common stock, as well 

as by a person duly authorized to act for the corporation itself. 

3. Insurance requirements. Applications received after the effective date of this Ordinance for 

new licenses or for renewal of existing licenses must be accompanied by proof of 

automobile liability insurance coverage which is in effect and issued by a company 

licensed and admitted to transact business in the State of New Jersey, and acceptable to 

the Borough, indicating limits of liability in amounts not less than the following: $50,000 

per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury or death and $50,000 per accident 

for property damage. Proof of insurance must also indicate that insurance coverage 

applies to all owned or leased vehicles of the applicant or must specify by description all 

of the vehicles to which the coverage applies. Said proof of insurance must also indicate 

that the Borough will be notified with shall receive advance written notice of at least 

thirty (30) days advance notice should the coverage be cancelled or non-renewed prior to 

any cancellation or non-renewal thereof, except that no less than ten (10) days advance 

written notice shall be provided for non-payment of premium. The insurance policy shall 

provide for the payment of any final judgment recovered by any person on account of the 

ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle(s) of the applicant, or any fault in respect 

thereto, and shall be for the benefit of every person suffering loss, damage or injury as 

aforesaid. The Borough of Hightstown shall be named as an additional insured on any 

insurance policy submitted in accordance with the requirements of this section. If the 

taxicab owner’s application for license applies to more than one vehicle, the taxicab 

owner may satisfy the insurance requirements specified herein through the submission of 

a blanket bond or insurance policy which meets the criteria specified in N.J.S.A. 48:16-4. 

4. Information about each taxicab vehicle to be operated under the taxicab owner’s license 

shall be provided, including the following: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

Vehicle year, make, model and color of vehicle. 

Vehicle identification number. 

New Jersey State license plate number. 

Passenger capacity. 

Insurance company, policy number and expiration date. 

Name and address of vehicle owner if different than applicant. 

5. Any person who shall make a false statement in any license application or in any record 

or certificate that is required to be filed or maintained shall be subject to rejection of the 

application submitted and/or to appropriate disciplinary sanctions, including license 

suspension or revocation, in addition to any penalty provided under the New Jersey 

Criminal Code. 

b. d. Investigation; Grant or Denial of License Hearing before Council. The Chief of Police or a Police 

Officer designated by him Police Director or his designee shall investigate the all applications. A 

copy of the application shall also be provided to the Zoning Officer for review and for a 


determination that the proposed location of the taxi operation does not violate applicable zoning 

regulations. A report containing the results of the Police investigation and evaluation, a 

recommendation by the Chief of Police Police Director or his designee that the license be granted 

or denied, and the reasons for his such recommendation shall be forwarded to the Council Police 

Director (i.e., in cases where the investigation is performed by the Police Director’s designee) and 

the Police Commissioner. A report regarding the Zoning Officer’s findings shall also be provided 

to the Council Police Director and the Police Commissioner. The Borough Clerk shall ensure that 

copies of these reports are also made available to the applicant. Based upon the findings set forth 

in the reports, the Police Director shall determine whether to grant or deny the license. Said 

determination shall be rendered in writing and shall be provided to the applicant. In those cases 

where the Chief of Police or his designee, or the Zoning Officer, has recommended against issuing 

the license, the applicant shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the Borough 

Council. Any request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) days of the applicant's receipt of 

the applicable report. At the hearing, the applicant shall have the right to be represented by counsel 

and will be afforded the opportunity to testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his 

position, to cross-examine opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic 

record made of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council will determine 

whether to grant or deny the license. 

c. e. Factors Considered. In determining whether to grant or deny the license, the Council Police 

Director shall take into consideration the following factors: 

1. The character, business and financial responsibility and experience of the applicant and 

the probability that, if granted a license, the applicant will operate his taxicab(s) in 

accordance with the provisions of this section. 

2. Any other factors directly related to the granting or denial of the license which would 

substantially affect the public safety or convenience. 

d. f. Issuance of License. The Council shall, by resolution, grant or deny the license. If the application 

is approved by the Police Director, the Clerk Police Department shall issue the license. 

e. g. License Term; Fees. 

1. A taxicab owner's license shall be valid for the remainder of the calendar year for which 

it is issued, expiring on December 31 st of said year. 

2. The license fee shall be fifty ($50.00) one hundred ($100.00) dollars per year or portion 

thereof per vehicle and shall be nonrefundable in the event that the application is denied. 

For licenses issued in 2012, the license fee shall be pro-rated. For licenses issued in 2013 

and thereafter, all applicants shall be charged the full nonrefundable license fee amount. 

h. In those cases where the license has been denied, the applicant shall be afforded the opportunity for 

a hearing before the Police Commissioner. Any request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) 

days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of denial from the Police Director. At the hearing, 

the applicant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the opportunity 

to testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his position, to cross-examine opposing 

witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic record made of the proceedings. 

Following the hearing, the Police Commissioner’s determination shall be final. 

f. i. Renewals. A taxicab owner's license may shall be renewed by the Council Police Director without 

a hearing upon the licensee's filing with the Chief of Police Police Director or his designee a sworn 

notarized statement certifying that there have been no changes in the information contained in the 

initial application and upon the completion of the investigation set forth in paragraph (d) above 

indicating results that are satisfactory to the Police Director. 

j. Any change(s) in the information contained within the owner’s license application shall be reported 

to the Borough Clerk within three (3) business days thereof. A charge in the amount of twenty-five 


($25.00) dollars shall be levied for each business day after three days that any such changes are not 

reported to the Borough. 

4-21.5 Licensing of Taxicab Drivers. 

a. Applications. 

1. Application for a taxicab driver's license shall be made annually to the Borough Clerk 

upon forms provided by her that office, and shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police 

Police Director for investigation and approval processing, screening and determination. 

Applications shall be completed by the applicant in the presence of the Borough Clerk or 

her designee, and shall be taken in the Clerk’s office only, during days and hours 

established by the Clerk. Except as hereinafter provided, applicants shall have the 

following minimum qualifications: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

Applicant must be over twenty-one (21) years of age. 

Applicant must be a United States citizen or a legal resident alien. A copy of 

the alien registration card or work permit must be submitted with the 

application. 

Applicant must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. 

Applicant must supply a certification from a licensed physician, on a form to be 

provided by the Borough Clerk, indicating that the applicant has been examined 

within the past sixty (60) days and is in sound physical condition, has eyesight 

corrected to 20/20 vision and is not subject to any infirmity of body or mind 

which might render the applicant unfit for safe operation of a vehicle for hire. 

Applicant must certify that he/she is not addicted to the use of narcotics or 

intoxicating liquors. 

Applicant must be able to read, write and understand the English language and 

speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to 

understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to 

respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. 

Applicants must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral 

turpitude be fingerprinted by the Police Department and submit to the 

performance of a criminal history record background check (both State and 

Federal). All costs associated with administering and processing the 

background check(s) shall paid by the applicant. An applicant shall be 

disqualified from operating or driving a taxi within the Borough, and shall not 

be issued a taxicab driver’s license, if a criminal history record background 

check reveals a record of conviction of any of the following crimes as having 

been committed by the applicant in New Jersey or elsewhere, or a record of 

conviction of a crime in another jurisdiction in the world which, in that 

jurisdiction, is comparable to any of the following crimes: 

(1) Aggravated assault; 

(2) Arson; 

(3) Burglary; 

(4) Escape; 

(5) Extortion; 

(6) Homicide; 


(7) Kidnapping 

(8) Robbery; 

(9) Aggravated Sexual assault; 

(10) Sexual assault; 

(11) Endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4, 

whether or not armed with or having in his possession any weapon 

enumerated in subsection “r.” of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1; or 

(12) A crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3, N.J.S.A. 

2C:39-4 or N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9, or other than a disorderly persons or 

petty disorderly persons offense for the unlawful use, possession or 

sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35- 

2. 

The above automatic disqualification shall not apply, however, to those 

applicants who were convicted of any of the above crimes prior to the effective 

date of this Ordinance and who had previously received the consent of the 

Borough to operate a taxicab within the Borough and who had a valid taxicab 

driver’s license issued and in effect by the Borough as of the effective date of 

P.L. 2011, c.135. 

Additionally, if a person who has been convicted of one of the crimes listed 

above can produce a certificate of rehabilitation issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 

2A:168A-8 or, if the criminal offense occurred outside of New Jersey, an 

equivalent certificate from the jurisdiction where the criminal offense occurred, 

then the criminal offense shall not disqualify the applicant from operating or 

driving a taxicab within the Borough. 

(h) 

(i) 

(j) (h) 

Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of the law, traffic regulations and 

geography of the Borough of Hightstown, the Motor Vehicle Act, the Traffic 

Act and other ordinances and regulations having to do with traffic. Each 

applicant may be examined as to his or her knowledge of these provisions, and 

if the result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the application shall be 

refused a license. 

Be fingerprinted by the Police Department, with a report therein received from 

the State Police or Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

Applicant must not have been convicted, within the three (3) years prior to the 

date of the application, of reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, leaving 

the scene of an accident or driving more than thirty (30) miles an hour above 

the speed limit, and applicant must not have been convicted, within the five (5) 

years prior to the date of the application of driving while intoxicated. 

(k) (i) At the time of application, applicant must have no more than eight (8) six (6) 

New Jersey State Division of Motor Vehicle points on his or her driving record, 

or the equivalent if licensed in any other state. 

(l) (j) 

Requirements (d) and (i) (g) above, regarding physician’s certification and 

fingerprinting, shall not apply to any taxicab driver who holds a valid taxicab 

driver’s license in any other Mercer County municipality which is compliant 

with P.L. 2011, c.135 and whose firm is licensed in and operating out of said 

municipality. Such person(s) shall be qualified to obtain a taxicab driver’s 

license in Hightstown upon completion of the application form, payment of the 

required fee and submission of the following documentation: 


(1) Certification by the applicant that he or she meets all of the 

requirements (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of Section 4- 

21.5(a)(1) set forth in sub-paragraph “a(1)” of Subsection 4-21.5 

above. 

(2) If not a United States citizen, a copy of alien registration card or work 

permit. 

(3) Current valid taxicab driver’s license from any other Mercer County 

municipality. 

(4) Valid New Jersey’s driver’s license. 

2. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars for the initial 

license period, subject to pro-ration in 2012 in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph 

“d” below. 

3. The application shall be accompanied by two (2) un-mounted, un-retouched glossy 

photographs of the face of the applicant taken within thirty (30) days preceding filing of 

the application. Photographs shall be two and one-half inches (2 1⁄2”) by two and onehalf 

inches (2 1⁄2”) in size and shall be passport picture quality. New photographs shall 

be submitted whenever the licensee’s appearance changes significantly. 

4. Any person who shall make a false statement in any license application or in any 

record or certificate that (s)he is required to be filed or maintained shall be 

subject to rejection of the application submitted and/or to appropriate 

disciplinary sanctions, including license suspension or revocation, in addition to 

any penalty provided under the New Jersey Criminal Code. 

b. Investigation; Grant or Denial of License Hearing before Council. The Chief of Police or a police officer 

designated by him Police Director or his designee shall investigate the application and shall report 

the results to the Council Police Director (i.e., in cases where the investigation is performed by the 

Police Director’s designee) and the Police Commissioner within a reasonable time. The report shall 

include a recommendation that the license be granted or denied and the reasons therefor. The 

Borough Clerk shall ensure that a copy of the report is made available to the applicant. Based upon 

the findings set forth in the report, the Police Director shall determine whether to grant or deny the 

license. In those cases where the Chief of Police or his designee has recommended against issuing 

the license, the applicant shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the Borough 

Council. Any request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) days of the applicant’s receipt of 

the Police Chief’s report. At the hearing, the applicant shall have the right to be represented by 

counsel and will be afforded the opportunity to testify himself or to present witnesses in support of 

his position, to cross-examine opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic 

record made of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council will determine 


c. Issuance of License; Contents. Upon approval of the application by the Council Police Director, the 

Clerk Police Department shall immediately issue the applicant a taxicab driver's license. The 

license shall contain the licensee's name and address, physical description, signature and 

photograph. 

d. Term of License; Fees; Renewal. An initial license to drive a taxicab shall be valid for the remainder of 

the calendar year in which it is issued, expiring on December 31 st of said year. Licenses issued in 

2012 shall be subject to a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars per license, which shall be pro-rated. Such 

fee shall be nonrefundable in the event that the application is denied. Licenses issued in 2013 and 

thereafter shall be subject to a nonrefundable non-prorated fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars per license. 

A taxicab driver's license may be renewed annually thereafter, unless it has been revoked or 

suspended, upon the payment of a renewal fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars per year, and processing, 

screening and determination of the application in accordance with all of the procedures set forth 

above. 


e. Use of License. Taxicab driver’s licenses are valid for use with any licensed taxi within the 

Borough of Hightstown. 

f. In those cases where the Police Director has denied the license, the applicant shall be afforded the 

opportunity for a hearing before the Police Commissioner. Any request for a hearing must be made 

within ten (10) days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of denial from the Police Director. 

At the hearing, the applicant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded 

the opportunity to testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his position, to crossexamine 

opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic record made of the 

proceedings. Following the hearing, the Police Commissioner’s determination shall be final. 

g. Any change(s) in the information contained within the driver’s license application shall be reported 

to the Borough Clerk within three (3) business days thereof. A charge in the amount of twenty-five 

($25.00) dollars shall be levied for each business day after three days that any such changes are not 

reported to the Borough. 

4-21.6 Display of Licenses and Fares Required. 

a. The taxicab owner’s license and driver’s license (with photo) shall be displayed prominently in the 

interior of each cab. Rates of fares shall be posted in each taxicab. 

b. The taxicab driver’s license must also be conspicuously displayed on the driver’s outer garment 

when the driver is on duty and presented for confirmation when requested by the passenger. 

4-21.7 Inspection of Vehicles. 

a. Initial Inspection. Before any vehicle is used as a taxicab within the Borough, it shall be inspected 

by the Chief of Police or a police officer designated by him. 

1. All vehicles will be photographed at the time of inspection. 

2. Inspections will be conducted by appointment only. 

3. Vehicles must be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. 

4. Vehicles must contain all safety devices required by law. 

5. Each vehicle must have at least one Federally-approved child restraint seat available at all 

times. 

6. No vehicle may be more than ten (10) years old at the time of inspection. 

b. Reinspections. All taxicabs shall be reinspected annually, or more often if the Council so requires 

by resolution. In addition, any police officer may inspect any taxicab at any reasonable time to 

determine if it is clean, sanitary and in a safe and proper operating condition. 

c. Failure to Pass Inspection. Any taxicab which fails to pass inspection shall be immediately taken 

out of service and shall not be operated again within the Borough until the defects which led to its 

rejection are corrected. In the case of minor defects which do not constitute an immediate danger to 

the health or safety of the public, the taxicab may continue to be operated for a period of one (1) 

week, at the end of which time it shall be re-inspected. If the defect has not by then been corrected, 

the vehicle shall immediately be taken out of service and remain out of service until the defect is 

corrected. 

4-21.8 Taxicab Identification Required. 


4-21.9 Fares. 

a. Identification Required. Each taxicab operated in the Borough shall have a sign permitted on each 

rear door. The sign shall contain the owner's name, the words "taxicab" or "taxi," telephone number 

and vehicle number in letters not less than four (4) inches nor more than eight (8) inches in height. 

b. Imitation of Color Scheme or Insignia. No taxicab operated in the Borough shall imitate the color 

scheme or any identifying design or insignia of another taxicab lawfully operating in the Borough, 

nor shall one taxicab have a color scheme or identifying design or insignia which is so similar to 

that of another taxicab as to be likely to have a tendency to mislead the public. The person first 

using a particular color scheme or identifying design or insignia for his taxicab shall have the prior 

right to it. 

a. Rates of Fare. Fares shall be conspicuously displayed in each taxicab. 

b. Receipts. The driver of a taxicab, upon request, shall give the passenger a receipt for the amount 

charged. The receipt shall show the name of the owner, the license number of the taxicab, the 

amount of the fare and the date of the transaction. 

c. Refusal to Pay Fare. No person, after hiring a taxicab, shall refuse to pay the legal fare, nor shall 

any person hire a taxicab with the intent not to pay the legal fare. 

4-21.10 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Copies to Be Distributed. 

The Council may establish, by resolution, rules and regulations relating to the operation of taxicabs and the conduct of 

licensees. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be furnished to each licensee. 

4-21.11 Unlawful Activities. 

All drivers shall be licensed personnel, and taxicabs shall be used exclusively for purposes of transportation of 

passengers and their baggage. No owner or driver shall be obliged to transport any person who is not orderly. 

4-21.7 License Regulations. 

a. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are not transferable. 

b. A driver shall immediately surrender his or her taxicab driver’s license to the Borough upon the 

suspension or revocation of his or her New Jersey driver’s license. 

4-21.12 4-21.8Suspension or Revocation of Licenses. 

a. In the case of an emergency, licenses may be temporarily suspended for not more than seven (7) 

days by the Police Director. 

b. In all other cases, licenses may be suspended or revoked, for cause, by the Borough Council after 

reasonable notice and a hearing. At said hearing, the licensee shall have the right to be represented 

by counsel and will be afforded the opportunity to testify himself or to present witnesses in support 

of his position, to cross-examine opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a 

stenographic record made of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council will 

determine whether to suspend the license or to permanently revoke the license. Any license so 

suspended or revoked shall not be re-issued except for good reasons shown. 

a. In addition to the causes for revocation of a license set forth in sSubsection 4-1.10, any license 

issued under this section may be revoked or suspended, by the Borough Council, or any application 

for the issuance or renewal of a license denied, for any of the following reasons: 


1. Failure to render reasonable, prompt, safe and adequate taxicab service. 

2. The existence of a judgment unsatisfied of record against the licensee or applicant in any 

suit arising over the operation of a motor vehicle. 

3. Permitting any taxicab owned or driven by the licensee to become unsafe, unsanitary or 

dirty. 

4. Failure to comply with all applicable laws of the State of New Jersey, the ordinances of 

the Borough or the rules and regulations adopted in accordance with this section. 

5. Where taxicab vehicles are found to be used for any improper, immoral or illegal 

business or purpose or for the violation of any federal or state statute or for the violation 

of any of the provisions of this section. 

6. Failure to maintain the proper amount of insurance on licensed taxicab vehicles pursuant 

to valid and effective insurance policies, as required by this section. 

b. c. Drivers. If the licensee is a driver, his license may also be revoked or suspended by the Borough Council 

for the following reasons: 

1. Revocation or suspension of his New Jersey motor vehicle operator’s license. 

2. Contraction by the licensee of a communicable or contagious disease. 

3. Operating a taxicab in a reckless or grossly negligent manner or habitually operating a 

taxicab in a negligent manner. 

4. Conviction of one of the crimes listed in Subsection 4-21.5a1(g) above, in New Jersey or 

elsewhere. 

4-21.13 4-21.9Complaints; Enforcement. 

a. All complaints shall be submitted to the Hightstown Police Department. 

b. Enforcement of Section 4-21 shall be the responsibility of the Hightstown Police Department or 

authorized persons designated by the Police Director. 

4-21.14 4-21.10 Violations and Penalties. 

a. Licenses issued pursuant to this section may be suspended or revoked in accordance with 

Subsection 4-21.8 for the reasons set forth therein. 

b. For other violations of this section, any person convicted thereof shall be subject to the penalties set 

forth in Section 1-5 of the Borough Code. 


hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies; and 




there from and shall not be affected; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on upon final passage and publication in 

accordance with the law. 


Ordinance 2012-10 First Reading and Introduction – An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing 

Various Sections of Chapter 7, Entitled “Traffic,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of 

Hightstown, New Jersey,” Relating to Taxicab Issues. 

Councilmember Woods moved Ordinance 2012-10 for introduction, Councilmember Bibens seconded. 

The Borough Attorney advised that the items that were not related to taxi licensing (operating) have been moved 

to the traffic ordinance where they belong. This ordinance also identifies taxi stands in the Borough. There was 

discussion regarding taxi stand locations. 


abstained. 

Ordinance Introduced 5-0 with one abstention. Public Hearing to be held on August 6, 2012. 





AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 7, 

ENTITLED “TRAFFIC,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH 

OF HIGHTSTOWN, 

NEW JERSEY,” RELATING TO TAXICAB ISSUES. 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council (the “Borough Council”) of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey, wishes to 

amend various sections of Chapter 7 of the Borough Code relating to taxicab issues, as set forth herein. 



1. That Section 7.1, entitled “Definitions,” of Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the 

Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented at Subsection 7-1.1 thereof, 

entitled “Words and Phrases,” in the following respects (additions are shown with underline): 

7-1.1 Words and Phrases. 

Whenever any words and phrases are used in this chapter, the meaning respectively ascribed to them in N.J.S. 

39:1-1 shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases used herein. 

In addition, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 

Cruising shall mean the driving of an empty taxicab along a public street at a slow rate of speed for 

the obvious purpose of soliciting passengers. 

Taxicab or taxi or cab shall mean a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for hire or 

compensation which does not operate over a fixed route and is not hired by the day or hour. 

Taxi Stand shall mean a section of a public street or of a public place, or a section of private 

property with the express written consent of the property owner or other authorized representative, 

set apart for the exclusive use of a taxicab or a limited number of taxicabs when such section is 

distinctly marked as such by an appropriate sign attached to a stanchion on the curb or other 


conspicuous place, or by clearly visible marks upon the surface of the street or other public or 

private place, or by other clearly visible markings that are approved by the Hightstown Borough 


2. That Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is 

hereby amended and supplemented in order to establish a new Section thereof, located at Section 7-16, to be 

entitled “Taxicab Regulations,” as follows: 

7-16 TAXICAB REGULATIONS. 

7-16.1 Exterior Taxicab Identification Required. 

a. Identification Required. All taxicabs shall display on the body of the vehicle the taxi 

license number issued to that vehicle pursuant to Section 4-21 of the Borough Code, 

along with a listing of each municipality that has issued a taxi license to that taxicab. The 

taxi license number shall be three (3) inches in height and must be located in the center of 

the rear quarter panels on the driver and passenger sides as well as the rear center line of 

the trunk of the vehicle. The list of each municipality shall be displayed on each rear door 

in letters three (3) inches in height. 

b. Imitation of Color Scheme or Insignia. No taxicab operated in the Borough shall imitate 

the color scheme or any identifying design or insignia of another taxicab lawfully 

operating in the Borough, nor shall one taxicab have a color scheme or identifying design 

or insignia which is so similar to that of another taxicab as to be likely to have a tendency 

to mislead the public. The person first using a particular color scheme or identifying 

design or insignia for his taxicab shall have the prior right to it. 

7-16.2 Rates of Fare. 

a. Fares shall be conspicuously displayed in each taxicab. 

b. The driver of a taxicab, upon request, shall give the passenger a receipt for the amount 

charged. The receipt shall show the name of the owner, the license number of the taxicab, 

the amount of the fare and the date of the transaction. 

c. No person, after hiring a taxicab, shall refuse to pay the legal fare, nor shall any person 

hire a taxicab with the intent not to pay the legal fare. 

7-16.3 Operational Regulations. 

a. All taxicab owners and drivers shall be licensed pursuant to Section 4-21 of the Borough 

Code. 

b. No taxicab shall stop, stand or remain idle on a public roadway or other public property 

within the Borough for a period of time in excess of fifteen (15) consecutive minutes 

without the prior approval of the Borough, unless said location has been properly 

designated as a taxi stand pursuant to Section 7-26 of this Chapter. Taxicabs while out of 

service (with an appropriate sign posted), or while parked by the owner or driver at their 

place of residence, shall be exempt from this regulation. 

c. No taxicab shall be parked or shall remain standing idle on any commercial property for 

the purpose of utilizing said property as a taxi stand without the express written consent 

of the property owner or other authorized representative, and the proper designation of 

said property as a taxi stand by the Borough pursuant to Section 7-26 of this Chapter. 

d. No taxicab shall remain “idling” with the engine running for more than three (3) 

consecutive minutes on any public roadway or other public property within the Borough, 

or on any private property within the Borough. 


e. Cruising is prohibited within the Borough. 

f. No person, while operating or attending a taxicab for hire, shall: 

1. Obstruct any sidewalk; or 

2. Knowingly misinform or mislead any person as to the location of a destination. 

g. Any motor vehicle accident involving a taxicab and causing injury to a person or damage 

to property in excess of $500.00 shall be reported immediately to the Hightstown 

Borough Police Department and a copy of the police report for such accident must be 

given to the Hightstown Police Department within fourteen (14) days of the accident. 

Such information shall be placed in the Borough’s records regarding the taxicab owner 

and taxicab driver. 

h. All taxicab owners shall keep trip records and receipt books for six (6) months, which 

shall be kept current and shall be displayed when so requested by authorized Borough 

officials appointed by the Police Director. Trip records shall show, at a minimum, the 

date, time, pick-up location, destination, number of passengers and fare charged. 

i. All taxicab vehicles shall be kept clean and free of debris. 

j. Each licensed taxicab driver shall be clean in person and fully dressed while on duty, 

including shirt, pants and shoes. 

k. Taxicab drivers and passengers shall refrain from smoking within the taxicab vehicle 

while a hired trip is in progress. This prohibition shall be conspicuously posted in each 

Borough licensed taxicab vehicle. 

l. No driver shall operate a taxicab after fourteen (14) consecutive working hours without 

an eight (8) hour rest period. 

m. Taxicab drivers shall, immediately after the conclusion of their on-duty time, carefully 

search the taxicab for any property lost or left therein, and shall, within twenty-four (24) 

hours after finding any such property, advise the Hightstown Borough Police Department 

of the nature of the property and where it may be collected. 

n. Taxicabs shall be used exclusively for purposes of transportation of passengers and their 

baggage. 

o. No owner or driver of a taxicab shall be obliged to transport any person who is not 

orderly. 

p. Taxicab drivers who are on-duty and available for hire shall not refuse to offer their 

services to potential patrons who are disabled, on the basis of said disability. 

3. That Section 7.26, entitled “Taxi Stands,” of Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the 

Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented at Subsection 7-26.1 thereof, 

entitled “Taxi Stands,” in the following specific respects (additions are shown with underline; deletions are 

shown with strikeout): 

7-26.1 Taxi Stands. 


a. The locations described are hereby designated as Ttaxi Sstands. No vehicle other than a taxi 

shall currently licensed by Hightstown Borough pursuant to Section 4-21 of this Chapter shall 

be permitted to occupy these locations during the times indicated. 

(Reserved) 

Street Location Hours 

Intersection of Municipal Parking Lot All 

Railroad Avenue 

(First two spaces closest 

and Rogers Avenueto Rogers Avenue) 

Intersection of Northwest corner All 

Broad Street and 

(Two parking spaces) 

Franklin Street 

Stockton Street Cut-out by Railroad Avenue All 

on south side (Two parking spaces) 

b. No taxicab shall be parked or shall remain standing idle for an extended period of time on a 

public roadway within a residential zoning district within the Borough without prior approval 

of the Borough. 

c. No taxicab shall stand or be parked on any commercial property without the express written 

consent of the property owner. Such consent must be provided to the Borough with the annual 

taxi company license application. 

b. In order for any portion of private property to be utilized as a taxi stand, the property 

owner or other authorized representative must file its express written consent for same with 

the Borough Clerk and the Hightstown Borough Police Department. 

c. No more than one (1) taxicab vehicle from the same taxicab owner’s company shall be 

permitted to be parked, or to otherwise occupy, the same taxi stand at the same time (i.e., 

simultaneously). 

d. No taxicab shall remain “idling” with the engine running for more than three (3) consecutive 

minutes at any taxi stand. 

e. Every taxicab, while occupying space at a taxi stand, shall be immediately available for hire. 

f. Only a taxicab licensed by Hightstown Borough may occupy or deliver a passenger to a taxi 

stand in the Borough. 

g. Each taxi stand shall be marked with a statement that the stand is reserved for taxicabs 

licensed by Hightstown Borough only. 

h. No person operating a taxi shall perform maintenance of any kind while occupying space at a 

taxi stand. 

i. No taxicabs shall be permitted to be parked, or to otherwise occupy, any taxi stand during 

times of emergency or during a snow event, as directed by the Hightstown Borough Police 

Department. 


4. That all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of 

such inconsistencies. 

5. That in the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason by any Court of 

competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its effect only to that portion of the Ordinance 

actually adjudged to be invalid, and the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable 

therefrom and shall not be affected. 

6. That this Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. 


Payment of Bills 

Councilmember Woods requested that Item E0577 be pulled and voted separately. 

Councilmember Bibens moved Resolution 2012-188 without Item E0577, Council President Quattrone seconded. 


Councilmember Thibault moved item E0557 on the bills list, Councilmember Bluth seconded. 

Roll Call Vote: Council members Bibens, Bluth, Doran, Quattrone, and Woods voted yes, Councilmember Woods 

abstained. 

Resolution adopted 5-0 with one abstention. 






WHEREAS, certain bills are due and payable as per itemized claims listed on the following schedules, which are made a 

part of the minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the bills be paid 

on audit and approval of the Borough Administrator, appropriate Department Head and the Treasurer in the amount of 

$229,516.77 from the following accounts 

Current $ 171,869.70 


General Capital 1,320.00 


Grant 

Trust 890.71 

Housing Trust 

Animal Control 


Law Enforcement Trust 15.75 



Escrow 2,200.25 



40A:4-85 

Requesting Change in Title, Text and Amount of Appropriation Pursuant to NJS 

Councilmember Woods moved Resolution 2012-189, Council President Quattrone seconded. 

George Lang, CFO, explained that this resolution amends the water/sewer budget to cover an additional payment 

due on the NJEIT loan for the water main extension. This has already been approved by DCA. 







RESOLUTION REQUESTING CHANGE IN TITLE, TEXT OR AMOUNT OF 

APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJS 40A:4-85 

WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-85 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may, at the 

request of, or with the consent of, the governing body of any county or municipality, make such correction of the title, 

text or amount of any appropriation appearing in the budget as may be necessary to make said item of appropriation 

available for the purpose or purposes required for the needs of any county or municipality, 

WATER-SEWER UTILITY FUND: 

Adopted Budget 

Revised Budget 

Salaries and Wages 855,901.00 845,901.00 

Other Expenses 1,330,201.00 1,314,286.00 

WasteWater and Water Supply Loan 91,890.00 117,805.00 

BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing correction is in the opinion of the governing body, warranted and 

authorized by statute referred to above, and is necessary for the orderly operation of the Borough of Hightstown, 

County of Mercer for the reasons set forth: 

Adopted budget provided for two principal payments on NJEIT loan as in the prior year. In 2012 there are 

three principal payments due. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution shall be provided forthwith to the 

Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Borough Auditor. 

Resolution 2012-191 Governing Body Resolution Requesting Review and Approval of an Affordable 

Housing Municipal Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan 

Councilmember Woods moved Resolution 2012-191, Council President Quattrone seconded. 








GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION REQUESTING REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A MUNICIPAL 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND SPENDING PLAN 

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Hightstown petitioned the Council on Affordable Housing 

(“COAH”) for substantive certification in 2005; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown received approval from COAH in 2005 of its development fee 

ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Executive Reorganization Act of 1969, P.L. 1969, c. 203 (C. 52:14C-1 et seq.), the 

Governor transferred all functions, powers, and duties to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs 

(the “DCA”), effective August 29, 2011; and 

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Appellate Division, on March 8, 2012, invalidated the Executive Order; and 

WHEREAS, COAH has resumed granting approvals of Municipal Spending Plans; and 

WHEREAS, the development fee ordinance establishes an affordable housing trust fund that includes 

development fees, payments from developers in lieu of constructing affordable units on-site, barrier free escrow funds, 

rental income, repayments from affordable housing program loans, recapture funds, proceeds from the sale of 

affordable units; 

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.1(d) requires a municipality with an affordable housing trust fund to receive 

approval of a spending plan from COAH prior to spending any of the funds in its housing trust fund; and 

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10 requires a spending plan to include the following: 

1. A projection of revenues anticipated from imposing fees on development, based on pending, 

approved and anticipated developments and historic development activity; 

2. A projection of revenues anticipated from other sources, including payments in lieu of constructing 

affordable units on sites zoned for affordable housing, funds from the sale of units with extinguished 

controls, proceeds from the sale of affordable units, rental income, repayments from affordable 

housing program loans, and interest earned; 

3. A description of the administrative mechanism that the municipality will use to collect and distribute 

revenues; 

4. A description of the anticipated use of all affordable housing trust funds pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:97- 

8.7, 8.8, and 8.9; 

5. A schedule for the expenditure of all affordable housing trust funds, provided that the trust fund 

balance as of July 17, 2008 is committed for expenditure within four years of that date and that all 

development fees and any payments in lieu of construction are committed for expenditure within four 

years from the date of collection; 

6. If applicable, a schedule for the creation or rehabilitation of housing units;\ 

7. A pro-forma statement of the anticipated costs and revenues associated with the development if the 

municipality envisions supporting or sponsoring public sector or non-profit construction of housing; 

and 


8. The manner through which the municipality will address any expected or unexpected shortfall if the 

anticipated revenues from development fees are not sufficient to implement the plan; and 

9. A description of the anticipated use of excess affordable housing trust funds, in the event more funds 

than anticipated are collected, or projected funds exceed the amount necessary for satisfying the 

municipal affordable housing obligation. 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown has prepared a spending plan consistent with N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.10 and P.L. 

2008, c.46. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Borough of Hightstown hereby 

requests that COAH, and/or the DCA’s Local Planning Services Unit, review and approve Hightstown’s spending plan. 


Share of Bus Services 

Authorizing a Shared Services Agreement for Contribution of Matching Local 









AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIGHTSTOWN 

BOROUGH AND EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP FOR CONTRIBUTION OF THE 

MATCHING LOCAL SHARE FOR BUS SERVICES 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown is desirous of entering into a renewed shared services agreement with 

the Township of East Windsor for the purpose of providing public transportation services for its citizens; and 

WHEREAS, the term of said agreement shall be from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough's share of the cost of this service, by the terms of the agreement, is $2,180.00, 

representing no increase from prior years; and 

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified the availability of funds for this expenditure. 


Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Shared Services Agreement for Contribution 

of the Matching Local Share for Bus Services with East Windsor Township in the amount of $2,180.00. 

Resolution 2012-193 Authorizing an Auction License – Empire Antiques 









AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AUCTION LICENSE – EMPIRE ANTIQUES 

WHEREAS, an application for a license to hold an auction on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street in 

the Borough of Hightstown has been submitted by Empire Antiques, together with the required fee; and 

WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed and approved by the Police Director; and 

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council that a license be issued to Empire Antiques for this event. 


Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a license to Empire Antiques for their auction to be held on Saturday, 

August 4, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street. 

Discussion 


Mr. Theokas advised that was a flood map meeting and the process for the new maps is being done over again for 

all of Mercer County. Rick Perez is working on the needs assessment and once it is ready it will be forwarded to 

Council. No money has been received since the last report. 

Code enforcement Update 

Mr. Theokas distributed a report to Council which he reviewed. Councilmember Bibens, as Liaison to the 

Department, noted that things are going well with the new Inspector. Residents are not happy because he is 

issuing quite a few violation notices, but that is why he was hired. 



Councilmember Woods inquired as to whether Council felt that the plan presented tonight was worthy and if a 

special meeting should be scheduled. There was discussion and it was decided that a special meeting should be 

scheduled to continue discussion regarding Borough Hall. The tentative dates of August 8 th or August 16 th were 

agreed upon. The Borough Clerk will check on availability of the First Aid facility for such a meeting and notice 

same. 


Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented on the gazebo in Association Park; taxi ordinance; 

and COAH. 

Scott Caster, 12 Clover Lane – commented regarding the taxi ordinance; bicycles on the sidewalks; and 

the footprint sketch for Borough Hall. 

Councilmember Bluth recused herself at this time. 

Patty Acree, 16 Powell Court – distributed copies of a County report which finds that the Wyckoffs 

Mill violations have not been corrected. 

Councilmember Bluth returned to the dais at this time. 




Councilmember Thibault – hopes that the Scout considers the process for the gazebo as a learning 

experience. 

Councilmember Bluth – is looking forward to the gazebo and asked the Borough Attorney to check 

into the legal requirements for insurance for the taxis. 

Councilmember Bibens – is pleased with the meeting and thanked Council members Thibault and 

Woods for the presentation; reminded the public that the Fair Committee meeting place has changed. 

Councilmember Woods – advised that a water/sewer department head meeting was held and a 

procedure for shut-offs, in accordance with the Borough Code, was established. There is only one 

account still delinquent. 

Council President Quattrone – thanked Council for listening to the public comments and asking 

questions, he is proud of Council. 

Mayor Kirson – advised that he attended a forum at Rutgers and there was not one comment that the 

state is headed in the right direction. 

Councilmember Thibault moved to adjourn at 11:34 pm, Councilmember Bibens seconded. All ayes. 





Resolution 2012–195 

APPOINTING A POLICE LIEUTENANT – 

ACTING LT. FRANK GENDRON 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council adopted resolution 2012-82 which appointed Sgt. Frank Gendron as 

Acting Lieutenant in the Hightstown Police Department effective February 7, 2012 at the recommendation of the 

Police Director; and 

WHEREAS, since that time Acting Lieutenant Gendron has demonstrated all of the skills, knowledge and 

abilities needed to serve the department as its senior police administrator and successfully graduated from the FBI 

National Academy; and 

WHEREAS, in order to maintain the proper and efficient conduct of all police functions it is necessary to 

appoint a Lieutenant to directly supervise the performance of the law enforcement duties in the Police Department 

including but not limited to issuing firearm permits, conducting or directing criminal and/or internal affairs 

investigations; and 

WHEREAS, James LeTellier, Police Director, and Council President Lawrence Quattrone, Police 

Commissioner, have recommended that Acting Lt. Frank Gendron assume the permanent title, duties and salary of 

Lieutenant effective Monday, August 6, 2012 to establish both a clear chain of command and full compliance with 

all legal obligations of the Hightstown Police Department. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of 

Hightstown, that Acting Lt. Frank Gendron is hereby appointed as Lieutenant for the Borough of Hightstown Police 

Department in a permanent capacity effective Monday, August 6, 2012. 

. 

CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 



Hightstown Police Department 

415A Mercer Street 

Hightstown, New Jersey 08520 

Phone: (609) 448-1234 - Fax: (609) 443-0310 - email: police@hightstownborough.com 

James K. Le Tellier 

Police Director 

July 20,2012 

Lawrence D. Quattrone, Council President 

Michael Theokas, Administrator 

RE: 

Lieutenant Promotion 

As you are aware a police director is a civilian position and therefore prohibited from directly 

supervising the performance of law enforcement duties. A police director is also restricted from 

issuing firearm permits, permits to carry firearms, conducting or directing the investigation of 

criminal matters, or internal affairs investigations, unless authorized by a County Prosecutor or the 

Attorney General. 

Sergeant Frank Gendron had been acting as the Police Director since the retirement of the Chief 

Eufemia last September and did an outstanding job, especially in light of the devastation from 

Hurricane Irene. In order to ensure that we were in compliance with all statutory and legal 

requirements I had assigned Sergeant Gendron these extra duties and responsibilities effective 

Tuesday, February 7,2012. 

This was necessary to maintain the proper and efficient conduct of all police functions during the 

transitional period. In February, the Borough Council appointed him as acting lieutenant with 

pay. Since that time Lieutenant Gendron has successfully graduated from the FBI National 

Academy. He has demonstrated all ofthe skills, knowledge and abilities that are needed to serve 

this department as its senior police administrator. 

Therefore, I am requesting that he be promoted to the position of lieutenant permanently. 

will establish both a clear chain of command and full compliance with all legal obligations. 

This 

es K. Le Tellier 


c. Lieutenant Gendron 

Protecting and Serving Our Conununity





APPOINTING A CLASS I SPECIAL OFFICER – ANTHONY STURCHIO 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council recognize that there is a need to hire a Class I Special 

Officer to assist the Police Department with various duties; and, 

WHEREAS, James LeTellier, Police Director, has recommended that Anthony Sturchio be appointed 

as a Class I Special Officer for the Borough of Hightstown Police Department; and 

WHEREAS, Anthony Sturchio is already employed by Hightstown Borough; and, 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council finds it in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the 

residents to appoint Anthony Sturchio as a Class I Special Officer. 


that Anthony Sturchio is hereby appointed as a Class I Special Officer to assist the Hightstown Police 

Department. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the 

Police Director, Police Lieutenant, Anthony Sturchio, Personnel File and Payroll. 

CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 



Hightstown Police Department 

415A Mercer Street 


Phone: (609) 448-1234 ~ Fax: (609) 443-0310 ~ email: police@hightstownborough.com 



July26, 2012 

Mike Theokas, Borough Administrator 

Re: 

Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) 

As per our conversation, I am recommending Anthony Dylan Sturchio for the position of Class I 

Special Law Enforcement Officer for the Borough of Hightstown. Dylan has been employed by 

the Borough as a dispatcher since June of 2009 and is currently serving as a part time housing 

inspector. He also has a strong background in firematics and is a per-diem fire coordinator for 

South Brunswick. I believe his training and experience would make him an asset to the Borough 

and the police department as a Class I SLEO. 

He has demonstrated a strong desire to pursue a career in law enforcement. He is extremely 

knowledgeable in computer systems and software which would be beneficial the Building 

Department. I believe that with training and guidance as a Class I SLEO he will do a good job. I 

also recommend that his salary be commensurate with the upper range. This position being a 

separate job title would not initial him to overtime while performing said duties as a Class I 

SLEO. Also, this position will allow him to enforce all appropriate codes and parking 

enforcement. 

Sincerely, 



c. Anthony Dylan Sturchio 

Personnel File 

Protecting and Serving Our Community





AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NEW JESEY DEPARTMENT OF 

TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION, APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR 

STATE AID FOR GRAPE RUN ROAD AND PERSHING AVENUE 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown received notification of a Municipal Aid Grant for the 

reconstruction of Grape Run Road and Pershing Avenue in the amount of $220,000.00; and 

WHEREAS, the estimated cost for said project is $412,860.00; and 

WHEREAS, assuming the cost of the balance of this project above the grant award would cause financial 

burden to the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council find that to preserve the safety and welfare of the public it is 

necessary to apply for Discretionary Aid for the completion of this project. 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Mayor and Borough Council of Hightstown Borough that the 

Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the New Jersey Department of Transportation Resolution, Application, 

and Agreement for State Aid, and associated documentation, for the reconstruction of Grape Run Road and Pershing 

Avenue. 

CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 







AUTHORIZING PAYMENT # 1 – RICHARD T. BARRETT PAVING COMPANY, 

INC. (SUMMIT STREET SIDEWALKS) 

WHEREAS, on October 17, 2011, the Borough Council awarded a contract for the Summit Street 

Sidewalk project to Richard T. Barrett Paving Company, Inc. of Trenton, New Jersey in the amount of 

$143,990.00; and 

WHEREAS, the contractor has submitted payment request #1 for work completed in the amount of 

$115,554.45; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of payment #1 to Richard T. Barrett 

Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $115,554.45; and 

WHEREAS, Certified Payrolls have been received for this project; and 

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available for this expenditure. 


that Payment Request No. 1 from Richard T. Barrett Paving Company, Inc. of Trenton, New Jersey in the 

amount of $115,554.45 is hereby approved as detailed herein, and the Treasurer is authorized to issue same. 

CERTIFICATION 


___________________________________________ 







AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2 ENTITLED 

“ADMINISTRATION”, SECTION 2-55, ENTITLED “FEES FOR MUNICIPAL 

SERVICES,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF 


WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to amend certain provisions contained within Chapter 2, Section 

2-55 of the Borough Code relating to enforcement and penalties as set forth herein. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough 

of Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, that Chapter 2, Section 2-55 of the “Revised 

General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented as follows 

(additions are shown with underline; deletions are shown with strikeout): 

Section 2-55 

FEES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES 

Subsections: 

2-55.1 Inspection of Public Records. 

2-55.2 Fees for Copies. 

2-55.3 Copying by Person Requesting Documents. 

2-55.4 Denial of Examination of Records. 

2-55.5 Firearms Applications and Permits. 

2-55.6 Returned Check Charge. 

2-55.7 Fees for Notary Services. 


Inspection of Public Records. 

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 47:1A-2, all records which are required by law to be made, 

maintained or kept on file by any board, body, agency, department, commission, authority or official of the Borough 

shall be deemed to be public records. Every citizen of the State shall have the right to inspect such records during 

regular business hours maintained by the custodian thereof. Every citizen of the State shall also have the right, 

during regular business hours and under the supervision of the representative of the custodian, to copy such records 

by hand and to purchase copies of the records. Copies of records shall be made available upon the payment of the 

price established by law. (Ord. No. 19-1994)


Fees for Copies. 

The following fees shall be charged for copies of public documents: 

a. For copies of public documents on letter-size or legal-size paper, fees shall be charged in accordance 

with those listed in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(b). 

b. For oversized copies of public documents, the actual cost incurred in making the copy shall be charged. 

If the document must be copied by another source, e.g. a printer, for duplication, the actual cost paid by the 

Borough shall be paid by the requestor. 

c. There shall be no charge for electronic transmission of documents via fax or e-mail. 

d. For certified copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, domestic partnership 

certificates, or depositions, twenty ($20.00) dollars per certified copy. 

e. Municipal Court discovery and police accident reports 

1. All requests for discovery in matters pending in the Hightstown Municipal Court shall be 

submitted through the Municipal Prosecutor. 

2. The following fees shall be payable by the requestor to the Borough of Hightstown for the 

discovery or accident report provided: 

i. For documents on letter-size or legal-size paper, fees shall be charged in 

accordance with those listed in N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(b) 

ii. 

iii. 

iv. 

Actual postage for any discovery or accident report sent by mail 

$.25 for the envelope for any discovery or accident report sent by mail 

Photographs will be photocopied at the rates established herein. If requests 

are made for duplicate photographs, the actual cost of making the 

photographs shall be charged. 

v. Duplication of video tapes constitutes an extraordinary duplication process 

and will be charged at the rate of $5.00 per video tape. 

vi. 

vii. 

viii. 

For any item that cannot be photocopied on the Borough’s copy machine or 

for any item not otherwise provided for in this schedule, the actual cost 

incurred in making the copy shall be charged. 

Where the discovery must be obtained from an entity other than the Borough 

of Hightstown, e.g. another police department, the actual costs paid to the 

other entity shall be paid by the requestor. 

There shall be no charge to persons over the age of 65 for discoveries or 

police accident reports.

f. For duplicate tax, water and sewer bills, five ($5.00) dollars each. 

g. For a certificate as to approval of subdivisions, as follows: 

1. When the property described in the application is shown on the Assessment Map subdivided 

into Borough lots and does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in area, three ($3.00) dollars, 

and for each additional five thousand (5,000) square feet in area or fraction thereof, an additional fifty 

($0.50) cents. 

2. When the property is shown on the Assessment Map as acreage or is so assessed and lies 

wholly within the limits of a single block, three ($3.00) dollars, and if within the limits of two (2) or more 

blocks, an additional one ($1.00) dollar for each block. 

3. When the property described in the application is or has been subdivided and assessed as 

more than one (1) item, an additional fee of one ($1.00) dollar shall be allowed for each subdivision 

separately assessed. 

4. Five ($5.00) dollars shall be the maximum charge for a certificate covering lands lying wholly 

within one (1) block as shown on the Assessment Map of the Borough, unless there is a subdivision of 

proprietorship indicated by the assessment. 

h. For a certificate as to approval of subdivision within three (3) years from the date of the original search, 

one ($1.00) dollar per year. 

i. For official searches for municipal liens (tax searches) or for improvements authorized but not 

assessed, ten ($10.00) dollars. 

j. For a continuation of an official search for municipal liens or for a continuation of an official search for 

improvements authorized but not assessed, two ($2.00) dollars per year. 

k. For a duplicate tax sale certificate, one hundred ($100.00) dollars. 

l. For a full copy of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, one hundred 

($100.00) dollars. 

m. For a full copy of the Borough’s Master Plan, one hundred and ninety-five ($195.00) dollars. 

n. For a copy of an audio or video tape, the actual cost of the media and duplication thereof. 

(Ord. No. 19-1994; Ord. No. 1998-12 § 1(A)--(E); Ord. No. 2003-32; Ord. No. 2004-03; Ord. No. 2004-13; Ord. No. 2005-09; 

Ord. No. 2008-09; Ord. No. 2010-17) 


Copying by Person Requesting Documents. 

Where the document in question is more than one hundred (100) pages in length, the Clerk may permit the 

person requesting copies to use his own copying machine, provided that there is no risk of damage or mutilation of 

the document and it would not be compatible with the transaction of public business. Such determination shall be 

completely within the discretion of the Clerk. The fee in such case shall be fifteen ($15.00) dollars per day. (Ord. No. 

19-1994)


Denial of Examination of Records. 

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2-33.1, where it appears that the records which are sought to be 

examined pertain to an investigation in progress by any body, agency, commission, board, authority or official, the 

right of examination may be denied if the inspection, copying or publication of the records would be inimical to the 

public interest, provided that this provision shall not be construed to prohibit any body, agency, commission board, 

authority or official from opening such records to public examination if not otherwise prohibited by law. (Ord. No. 19- 

1994) 


Firearms Applications and Permits. 

The following fees will be charged as determined by the State of New Jersey: 

Federal and State Applicant Card $49.00 

Mental Health $15.00 

Firearms purchaser identification card $5.00 

Permit to purchase a pistol or revolver $2.00 

SBI Names Check 

(New) 


Returned Check Charge. 

A fee of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars will be charged for any check returned to the Borough unpaid for insufficient 

funds at the maximum allowable rate in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:5-18. (Ord. No. 1998-12 § 1(F); Ord. No. 2008- 

09) 


Fees for Notary Services. 

A fee of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) will be charged per signature notarized for each of the following 

services: 

a. Administering an oath/affirmation 

b. Executing a jurat 

c. Taking proof of a deed (proof of execution) 

d. Taking an acknowledgement 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent 

herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to 

be invalid for any reason by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its

effect only to that portion of the Ordinance actually adjudged to be invalid, and the remaining portions of 

this Ordinance shall be deemed severable therefrom and shall not be affected; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on upon final passage and 

publication in accordance with the law. 

Introduced: 

Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

_________________________________ 


Municipal Clerk 

_________________________________ 

Steven Kirson 

Mayor





BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL 

IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, IN 

THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, 

APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $262,000 

THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 

$249,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE 

PART OF THE COST THEREOF 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF 

HIGHTSTOWN, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of 

all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: 

Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance 

are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Hightstown, in the 

County of Mercer, New Jersey (the "Borough") as general improvements. For the several 

improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective 

sums of money therein stated as the appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such 

sums amounting in the aggregate to $262,000, including the aggregate sum of $12,500 as the 

several down payments for the improvements or purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The 

down payments have been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital 

improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets. 

Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements or purposes not 

covered by application of the several down payments, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to 

be issued in the principal amount of $249,500 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation 

of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be 

issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. 

Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for 

which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement and the appropriation 

therefor, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement 

and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows:

Purpose 

Appropriation 

and Estimated 

Cost 

Estimated 

Maximum Amount 

of Bonds or 

Notes 

Period of 

Usefulness 

a) The acquisition of a copier, 

including all related costs and 

expenditures incidental thereto. $20,000 $19,045 15 years 

b) The acquisition and installation of 

Time and Attendance 

Software/Hardware, including all 

related costs and expenditures 

incidental thereto and further 

including all work and materials 

necessary therefor and incidental 

thereto. $20,000 $19,045 15 years 

c) The acquisition of Mobil Vision 

Cameras and Radios for the Police 

Department, including all related 

costs and expenditures incidental 

thereto. $22,000 $20,950 10 years 

d) Milling and paving of roads, all as 

set forth on a list on file in the Office 

of the Clerk, including all work and 

materials necessary therefor and 

incidental thereto. $200,000 $190,460 10 years 

TOTALS $262,000 $249,500 

The excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over 

the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor, as above stated, is the 

amount of the down payment for each purpose. 

Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as 

may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than 

one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as 

may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all 

matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financial 

officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All 

notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local 

Bond Law. The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from 

time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of

payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery 

thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the 

meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this 

ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and 

the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. 

Section 5. The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a 

temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough 

is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any 

inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with 

the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has 

been filed with the Division of Local Government Services. 

Section 6. 

and stated: 

The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited 

(a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current 

expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough may lawfully undertake as general 

improvements, and no part of the costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on 

property specially benefitted thereby. 

(b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the respective 

amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and the reasonable life thereof within the 

limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 10.76 years. 

(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly 

prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been 

filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the 

Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the 

gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of 

the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $249,500, and the obligations authorized 

herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law. 

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $42,000 for items of expense listed in and 

permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated costs indicated herein for the 

purposes or improvements. 

Section 7. The Borough hereby declares the intent of the Borough to issue the bonds 

or bond anticipation notes in the amount authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to 

use proceeds to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purposes described in Section 

3 of this bond ordinance. This Section 7 is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for 

purposes of Treasury Regulations. 

Section 8. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in Section 3 hereof 

shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the

obligations issued pursuant to this ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not 

issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. 

Section 9. The chief financial officer of the Borough is hereby authorized to prepare 

and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in 

connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure document 

on behalf of the Borough. The chief financial officer is further authorized to enter into the 

appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough 

pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) for the 

benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such 

undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, 

provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond 

counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Borough fails to 

comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the 

remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. 

Section 10. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual 

payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. 

The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be 

obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the 

payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. 

Section 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication 

thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. 

Introduced: 

Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

_________________________________ 



_________________________________ 

Steven Kirson 

Mayor





BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 

WATER-SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE 

BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, IN THE COUNTY OF 

MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $132,000 

THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 

$122,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR 

FINANCING THE COST THEREOF 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF 

HIGHTSTOWN, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of 

all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: 

Section 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are 

hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Hightstown, in the County of Mercer, 

New Jersey (the "Borough"). For the improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there is 

hereby appropriated the sum of $132,000. Although, no down payments are required as the 

purposes authorized herein are deemed self-liquidating and the obligations authorized herein are 

deductible from the gross debt of the Borough, as more fully explained in Section 6(e) of this 

bond ordinance, an aggregate amount of $10,000 is nevertheless provided. The down payments 

have been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement 

purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets. 

Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvements or purposes not covered 

by application of the down payments, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the 

principal amount of $122,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of 

the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and 

within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. 

Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for 

which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement and the appropriation 

therefor, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement 

and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows:

Purpose 

Appropriation 

and Estimated 

Cost 

Estimated 

Maximum Amount 

of Bonds or 

Notes 

Period of 

Usefulness 

a) Roof replacement, including all 

work and materials necessary therefor 

and incidental thereto. $30,000 $27,000 15 years 

b) Mitigation water plant 

improvements, including all work and 

materials necessary therefor and 

incidental thereto. $102,000 $95,000 15 years 

TOTALS $132,000 $122,000 

The excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over 

the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor, as above stated, is the 

amount of the down payment for each purpose. 

Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as 

may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than 

one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as 

may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall determine all 

matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the chief financial 

officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All 

notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local 

Bond Law. The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from 

time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of 

payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery 

thereof. The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the 

meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond 

ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the 

maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. 

Section 5. The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a 

temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough 

is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any 

inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with 

the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has 

been filed with the Division of Local Government Services. 

Section 6. 

and stated: 

The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited

(a) 

The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are 

not current expenses. They are improvements or purposes that the Borough may 

lawfully undertake as self-liquidating purposes of a municipal public utility. No 

part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property 

specially benefitted thereby. 

(b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the respective 

amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and the reasonable life thereof within the 

limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 15 years. 

(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly 

prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been 

filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the 

Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the 

gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of 

the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $122,000, but that the net debt of the 

Borough determined as provided in the Local Bond Law is not increased by this bond ordinance. 

The obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law. 

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $12,000 for items of expense listed in and 

permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the 

purposes or improvements. 

(e) This bond ordinance authorizes obligations of the Borough solely for purposes 

described in N.J.S.A. 40A:2-7(h). The obligations authorized herein are to be issued for a 

purpose that is deemed to be self-liquidating pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-47(a) and are deductible 

from gross debt pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-44(c). 

Section 7. The Borough hereby declares the intent of the Borough to issue the bonds or 

bond anticipation notes in the amount authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to use 

proceeds to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purposes described in Section 3 of 

this bond ordinance. This Section 7 is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for purposes 

of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law. 

Section 8. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in Section 3 hereof 

shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the 

obligations issued pursuant to this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not 

issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. 

Section 9. The chief financial officer of the Borough is hereby authorized to prepare 

and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in 

connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure document 

on behalf of the Borough. The chief financial officer is further authorized to enter into the 

appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough 

pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) for the 

benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such

undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, 

provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond 

counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Borough fails to 

comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the 

remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. 

Section 10. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual 

payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. 

The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be 

obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the 

payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. 

Section 11. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication 

thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. 

Introduced: 

Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

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Steven Kirson 

Mayor





AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 4-21, 

ENTITLED “TAXICAB LICENSING,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL 

ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, 

NEW JERSEY.” 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to amend certain provisions contained within 

Section 4-21 of the Borough Code relating to Taxicab Licensing as set forth herein. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Borough 

Council of the Borough of Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, that 

Section 4-21 of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is 

hereby amended and supplemented as follows (additions are shown with underline; deletions are 

shown with strikeout): 

4-21.1 Definitions. 

Section 4-21 

TAXICAB LICENSING 

As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 

Borough shall mean the Borough of Hightstown. 

Driver shall mean any person who operates a taxicab within the Borough, whether or not 

such person is also the owner thereof. 

Operation of a taxicab shall mean transporting in a taxicab one (1) or more persons for 

hire. Accepting a passenger to be transported for hire from a point of departure within the 

Borough to a destination within or without the Borough shall be considered "operation of 

a taxicab" within the Borough. The "operation of a taxicab" by one other than the owner 

shall be deemed operation by the owner as well as by the person actually driving the taxi. 

The transportation of any person other than the owner or driver in any motor vehicle 

bearing a sign using the words "taxi," "taxicab," "cab" or "hack" shall be prima facie 

evidence of operation. 

Owner shall mean any person, business entity, association or other legal entity in whose 

name title to any taxicab is registered with the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles or 

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who appears in the Division's records to be a conditional vendee or lessee or has any 

other proprietary interest in a taxicab. 

Police Commissioner shall mean the member of the Borough Council designated as such 

on an annual basis by the Mayor, pursuant to Subsection 2-19.3 of the Borough Code. 

Police Director shall mean the person appointed by the Governing Body to serve as the 

executive head of the Police Department, in accordance with Subsection 2-19.4 of the 

Borough Code. 

Taxicab or taxi or cab shall mean a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for hire or 

compensation which does not operate over a fixed route and is not hired by the day or 

hour. 

4-21.2 Licenses Required. 

No person shall operate a taxicab within the Borough unless both the owner and the driver of the 

taxicab are licensed under this section. 

4-21.3 Types of Licenses. 

a. Taxicab Driver’s License. The holder of a taxicab driver’s license shall be 

entitled to operate within the Borough any taxicab whose owner has been licensed 

under this Section. 

b. Taxicab Owner’s License. The holder of a taxicab owner’s license shall be 

entitled to operate a taxicab owned by him or leased by the licensee within the 

Borough, provided that the person driving the cab holds a valid taxicab driver’s 

license. 

4-21.4 Licensing of Taxicab Owners. 

a. The Borough will make available on an annual basis a maximum of five (5) 

taxicab owner’s licenses, subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph “b” below. 

Licenses shall be awarded on a first come, first served qualifying basis. Those 

licensees that have been previously licensed by the Borough during the prior year 

and who remain in good standing and who have submitted their statement for 

renewal (per the provisions of sub-paragraph “i” below) prior to January 1 st , shall 

be afforded the first opportunity for re-licensing. All other applicants shall be 

afforded the opportunity to obtain a taxicab owner’s license after January 1 st . 

b. Should the Borough determine to authorize the issuance of one or more new or 

additional taxicab owner’s licenses beyond the maximum number referenced in 

sub-paragraph “a” above, then such issuance shall be authorized by future 

Ordinance of the Governing Body, in accordance with the following 

requirements: 

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1. The disposition of new or additional licenses shall be made to the highest 

qualified bidder(s) at a sale by public auction for that purpose which is 

conducted or supervised by the Municipal Clerk in accordance with 

N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.3. The public auction shall be undertaken in accordance 

with the notice requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.1. 

2. The Ordinance adopted by the Governing Body for this purpose may 

prescribe certain requirements, including but not limited to qualifications 

for prospective bidders, a minimum bid amount, conditions of sale, and 

the reservation by the Borough of the right to reject all bids where the 

highest bid is not accepted. The Ordinance may also include a 

requirement for reimbursement of the Borough by the successful bidder(s) 

for any costs incurred by the Borough in complying with the public notice 

requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:16-2.1. In such case, should more 

than one taxi license be issued at the same public auction, then the 

recipients thereof shall equally split the costs of reimbursing the Borough 

for any expenses incurred by the Borough in complying with the public 

notice requirements. 

3. Any license(s) sold through this process shall be subject to all of the 

requirements set forth in the authorizing Ordinance, as well as all other 

Borough requirements set forth herein, including the investigation 

specified in sub-paragraph “d” below. 

a c. 

Application Information. 

1. Application for a taxicab owner's license above shall be made to the 

Borough Clerk on forms provided by her. Any changes to the information 

included in the application which occur during the licensing period shall 

be reported to the Borough Clerk within three (3) calendar days of the 

change. 

2. Applications shall be signed and verified by oath or affirmation by the 

applicant. Applications by a partnership shall give the information 

required for each partner and shall be signed and verified by all partners. 

Applications by a corporation shall give the information required for and 

be signed and verified by all officers and directors and all persons holding 

more than ten (10%) percent of the corporation's common stock, as well as 

by a person duly authorized to act for the corporation itself. 

3. Insurance requirements. Applications received after the effective date of 

this Ordinance for new licenses or for renewal of existing licenses must be 

accompanied by proof of automobile liability insurance coverage which is 

in effect and issued by a company licensed and admitted to transact 

business in the State of New Jersey, and acceptable to the Borough, 

indicating limits of liability in amounts not less than the following: 

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$50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident for bodily injury or death 

and $50,000 per accident for property damage. Proof of insurance must 

also indicate that insurance coverage applies to all owned or leased 

vehicles of the applicant or must specify by description all of the vehicles 

to which the coverage applies. Said proof of insurance must also indicate 

that the Borough will be notified with shall receive advance written notice 

of at least thirty (30) days advance notice should the coverage be cancelled 

or non-renewed prior to any cancellation or non-renewal thereof, except 

that no less than ten (10) days advance written notice shall be provided for 

non-payment of premium. The insurance policy shall provide for the 

payment of any final judgment recovered by any person on account of the 

ownership, maintenance, or use of the vehicle(s) of the applicant, or any 

fault in respect thereto, and shall be for the benefit of every person 

suffering loss, damage or injury as aforesaid. The Borough of Hightstown 

shall be named as an additional insured on any insurance policy submitted 

in accordance with the requirements of this section. If the taxicab owner’s 

application for license applies to more than one vehicle, the taxicab owner 

may satisfy the insurance requirements specified herein through the 

submission of a blanket bond or insurance policy which meets the criteria 

specified in N.J.S.A. 48:16-4. 

4. Information about each taxicab vehicle to be operated under the taxicab 

owner’s license shall be provided, including the following: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

Vehicle year, make, model and color of vehicle. 

Vehicle identification number. 

New Jersey State license plate number. 

Passenger capacity. 

Insurance company, policy number and expiration date. 

Name and address of vehicle owner if different than applicant. 

5. Any person who shall make a false statement in any license application or 

in any record or certificate that is required to be filed or maintained shall 

be subject to rejection of the application submitted and/or to appropriate 

disciplinary sanctions, including license suspension or revocation, in 

addition to any penalty provided under the New Jersey Criminal Code. 

b. d. Investigation; Grant or Denial of License Hearing before Council. The Chief of 

Police or a Police Officer designated by him Police Director or his designee shall 

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investigate the all applications. A copy of the application shall also be provided 

to the Zoning Officer for review and for a determination that the proposed 

location of the taxi operation does not violate applicable zoning regulations. A 

report containing the results of the Police investigation and evaluation, a 

recommendation by the Chief of Police Police Director or his designee that the 

license be granted or denied, and the reasons for his such recommendation shall 

be forwarded to the Council Police Director (i.e., in cases where the investigation 

is performed by the Police Director’s designee) and the Police Commissioner. A 

report regarding the Zoning Officer’s findings shall also be provided to the 

Council Police Director and the Police Commissioner. The Borough Clerk shall 

ensure that copies of these reports are also made available to the applicant. Based 

upon the findings set forth in the reports, the Police Director shall determine 

whether to grant or deny the license. Said determination shall be rendered in 

writing and shall be provided to the applicant. In those cases where the Chief of 

Police or his designee, or the Zoning Officer, has recommended against issuing 

the license, the applicant shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the 

Borough Council. Any request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) days of 

the applicant's receipt of the applicable report. At the hearing, the applicant shall 

have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the opportunity to 

testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his position, to cross-examine 

opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic record made 

of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council will determine 


c. e. Factors Considered. In determining whether to grant or deny the license, the 

Council Police Director shall take into consideration the following factors: 

1. The character, business and financial responsibility and experience of the 

applicant and the probability that, if granted a license, the applicant will 

operate his taxicab(s) in accordance with the provisions of this section. 

2. Any other factors directly related to the granting or denial of the license 

which would substantially affect the public safety or convenience. 

d. f. Issuance of License. The Council shall, by resolution, grant or deny the license. If 

the application is approved by the Police Director, the Clerk Police Department 

shall issue the license. 

e. g. License Term; Fees. 

1. A taxicab owner's license shall be valid for the remainder of the calendar 

year for which it is issued, expiring on December 31 st of said year. 

2. The license fee shall be fifty ($50.00) one hundred ($100.00) dollars per 

year or portion thereof per vehicle and shall be nonrefundable in the event 

that the application is denied. For licenses issued in 2012, the license fee 

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shall be pro-rated. For licenses issued in 2013 and thereafter, all 

applicants shall be charged the full nonrefundable license fee amount. 

h. In those cases where the license has been denied, the applicant shall be afforded 

the opportunity for a hearing before the Police Commissioner. Any request for a 

hearing must be made within ten (10) days of the applicant's receipt of written 

notice of denial from the Police Director. At the hearing, the applicant shall have 

the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the opportunity to 

testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his position, to cross-examine 

opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a stenographic record made 

of the proceedings. Following the hearing, the Police Commissioner’s 

determination shall be final. 

f. i. Renewals. A taxicab owner's license may shall be renewed by the Council Police 

Director without a hearing upon the licensee's filing with the Chief of Police 

Police Director or his designee a sworn notarized statement certifying that there 

have been no changes in the information contained in the initial application and 

upon the completion of the investigation set forth in paragraph (d) above 

indicating results that are satisfactory to the Police Director. 

j. Any change(s) in the information contained within the owner’s license application 

shall be reported to the Borough Clerk within three (3) business days thereof. A 

charge in the amount of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be levied for each 

business day after three days that any such changes are not reported to the 


4-21.5 Licensing of Taxicab Drivers. 

a. Applications. 

1. Application for a taxicab driver's license shall be made annually to the 

Borough Clerk upon forms provided by her that office, and shall be 

forwarded to the Chief of Police Police Director for investigation and 

approval processing, screening and determination. Applications shall be 

completed by the applicant in the presence of the Borough Clerk or her 

designee, and shall be taken in the Clerk’s office only, during days and 

hours established by the Clerk. Except as hereinafter provided, applicants 

shall have the following minimum qualifications: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Applicant must be over twenty-one (21) years of age. 

Applicant must be a United States citizen or a legal resident alien. 

A copy of the alien registration card or work permit must be 

submitted with the application. 

Applicant must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. 

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(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

Applicant must supply a certification from a licensed physician, on 

a form to be provided by the Borough Clerk, indicating that the 

applicant has been examined within the past sixty (60) days and is 

in sound physical condition, has eyesight corrected to 20/20 vision 

and is not subject to any infirmity of body or mind which might 

render the applicant unfit for safe operation of a vehicle for hire. 

Applicant must certify that he/she is not addicted to the use of 

narcotics or intoxicating liquors. 

Applicant must be able to read, write and understand the English 

language and speak the English language sufficiently to converse 

with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and 

signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and 

to make entries on reports and records. 

Applicants must not have been convicted of any crime involving 

moral turpitude be fingerprinted by the Police Department and 

submit to the performance of a criminal history record background 

check (both State and Federal). All costs associated with 

administering and processing the background check(s) shall paid 

by the applicant. An applicant shall be disqualified from operating 

or driving a taxi within the Borough, and shall not be issued a 

taxicab driver’s license, if a criminal history record background 

check reveals a record of conviction of any of the following crimes 

as having been committed by the applicant in New Jersey or 

elsewhere, or a record of conviction of a crime in another 

jurisdiction in the world which, in that jurisdiction, is comparable 

to any of the following crimes: 

(1) Aggravated assault; 

(2) Arson; 

(3) Burglary; 

(4) Escape; 

(5) Extortion; 

(6) Homicide; 

(7) Kidnapping 

(8) Robbery; 

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(9) Aggravated Sexual assault; 

(10) Sexual assault; 

(11) Endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to N.J.S.A. 

2C:24-4, whether or not armed with or having in his 

possession any weapon enumerated in subsection “r.” of 

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1; or 

(12) A crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3, 

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 or N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9, or other than a 

disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense for 

the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled 

dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2. 

The above automatic disqualification shall not apply, however, to 

those applicants who were convicted of any of the above crimes 

prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and who had 

previously received the consent of the Borough to operate a taxicab 

within the Borough and who had a valid taxicab driver’s license 

issued and in effect by the Borough as of the effective date of P.L. 

2011, c.135. 

Additionally, if a person who has been convicted of one of the 

crimes listed above can produce a certificate of rehabilitation 

issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:168A-8 or, if the criminal offense 

occurred outside of New Jersey, an equivalent certificate from the 

jurisdiction where the criminal offense occurred, then the criminal 

offense shall not disqualify the applicant from operating or driving 

a taxicab within the Borough. 

(h) 

(i) 

Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of the law, traffic 

regulations and geography of the Borough of Hightstown, the 

Motor Vehicle Act, the Traffic Act and other ordinances and 

regulations having to do with traffic. Each applicant may be 

examined as to his or her knowledge of these provisions, and if the 

result of the examination is unsatisfactory, the application shall be 

refused a license. 

Be fingerprinted by the Police Department, with a report therein 

received from the State Police or Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

(j) (h) Applicant must not have been convicted, within the three (3) years 

prior to the date of the application, of reckless driving, driving 

while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident or driving more 

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than thirty (30) miles an hour above the speed limit, and applicant 

must not have been convicted, within the five (5) years prior to the 

date of the application of driving while intoxicated. 

(k) (i) At the time of application, applicant must have no more than eight 

(8) six (6) New Jersey State Division of Motor Vehicle points on 

his or her driving record, or the equivalent if licensed in any other 

state. 

(l) (j) Requirements (d) and (i) (g) above, regarding physician’s 

certification and fingerprinting, shall not apply to any taxicab 

driver who holds a valid taxicab driver’s license in any other 

Mercer County municipality which is compliant with P.L. 2011, 

c.135 and whose firm is licensed in and operating out of said 

municipality. Such person(s) shall be qualified to obtain a taxicab 

driver’s license in Hightstown upon completion of the application 

form, payment of the required fee and submission of the following 

documentation: 

(1) Certification by the applicant that he or she meets all of the 

requirements (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (k) of 

Section 4-21.5(a)(1) set forth in sub-paragraph “a(1)” of 

Subsection 4-21.5 above. 

(2) If not a United States citizen, a copy of alien registration 

card or work permit. 

(3) Current valid taxicab driver’s license from any other 

Mercer County municipality. 

(4) Valid New Jersey’s driver’s license. 

2. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars for 

the initial license period, subject to pro-ration in 2012 in accordance with 

the provisions of sub-paragraph “d” below. 

3. The application shall be accompanied by two (2) un-mounted, unretouched 

glossy photographs of the face of the applicant taken within 

thirty (30) days preceding filing of the application. Photographs shall be 

two and one-half inches (2 1⁄2”) by two and one-half inches (2 1⁄2”) in 

size and shall be passport picture quality. New photographs shall be 

submitted whenever the licensee’s appearance changes significantly. 

4. Any person who shall make a false statement in any license application or 

in any record or certificate that (s)he is required to be filed or maintained 

shall be subject to rejection of the application submitted and/or to 

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appropriate disciplinary sanctions, including license suspension or 

revocation, in addition to any penalty provided under the New Jersey 

Criminal Code. 

b. Investigation; Grant or Denial of License Hearing before Council. The Chief of 

Police or a police officer designated by him Police Director or his designee shall 

investigate the application and shall report the results to the Council Police 

Director (i.e., in cases where the investigation is performed by the Police 

Director’s designee) and the Police Commissioner within a reasonable time. The 

report shall include a recommendation that the license be granted or denied and 

the reasons therefor. The Borough Clerk shall ensure that a copy of the report is 

made available to the applicant. Based upon the findings set forth in the report, 

the Police Director shall determine whether to grant or deny the license. In those 

cases where the Chief of Police or his designee has recommended against issuing 

the license, the applicant shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the 

Borough Council. Any request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) days 

of the applicant’s receipt of the Police Chief’s report. At the hearing, the 

applicant shall have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the 

opportunity to testify himself or to present witnesses in support of his position, to 

cross-examine opposing witnesses and, at his own expense, to have a 

stenographic record made of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, 

the Council will determine whether to grant or deny the license. 

c. Issuance of License; Contents. Upon approval of the application by the Council 

Police Director, the Clerk Police Department shall immediately issue the 

applicant a taxicab driver's license. The license shall contain the licensee's name 

and address, physical description, signature and photograph. 

d. Term of License; Fees; Renewal. An initial license to drive a taxicab shall be 

valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it is issued, expiring on 

December 31 st of said year. Licenses issued in 2012 shall be subject to a fee of 

fifty ($50.00) dollars per license, which shall be pro-rated. Such fee shall be 

nonrefundable in the event that the application is denied. Licenses issued in 2013 

and thereafter shall be subject to a nonrefundable non-prorated fee of fifty 

($50.00) dollars per license. A taxicab driver's license may be renewed annually 

thereafter, unless it has been revoked or suspended, upon the payment of a 

renewal fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars per year, and processing, screening and 

determination of the application in accordance with all of the procedures set forth 

above. 

e. Use of License. Taxicab driver’s licenses are valid for use with any licensed taxi 

within the Borough of Hightstown. 

f. In those cases where the Police Director has denied the license, the applicant shall 

be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the Police Commissioner. Any 

request for a hearing must be made within ten (10) days of the applicant's receipt 

of written notice of denial from the Police Director. At the hearing, the applicant 

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shall have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the 



stenographic record made of the proceedings. Following the hearing, the Police 

Commissioner’s determination shall be final. 

g. Any change(s) in the information contained within the driver’s license application 

shall be reported to the Borough Clerk within three (3) business days thereof. A 

charge in the amount of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be levied for each 

business day after three days that any such changes are not reported to the 


4-21.6 Display of Licenses and Fares Required. 

a. The taxicab owner’s license and driver’s license (with photo) shall be displayed 

prominently in the interior of each cab. Rates of fares shall be posted in each 

taxicab. 

b. The taxicab driver’s license must also be conspicuously displayed on the driver’s 

outer garment when the driver is on duty and presented for confirmation when 

requested by the passenger. 

4-21.7 Inspection of Vehicles. 

a. Initial Inspection. Before any vehicle is used as a taxicab within the Borough, it 

shall be inspected by the Chief of Police or a police officer designated by him. 

1. All vehicles will be photographed at the time of inspection. 

2. Inspections will be conducted by appointment only. 

3. Vehicles must be maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition. 

4. Vehicles must contain all safety devices required by law. 

5. Each vehicle must have at least one Federally-approved child restraint seat 

available at all times. 

6. No vehicle may be more than ten (10) years old at the time of inspection. 

b. Reinspections. All taxicabs shall be reinspected annually, or more often if the 

Council so requires by resolution. In addition, any police officer may inspect any 

taxicab at any reasonable time to determine if it is clean, sanitary and in a safe and 

proper operating condition. 

c. Failure to Pass Inspection. Any taxicab which fails to pass inspection shall be 

immediately taken out of service and shall not be operated again within the 

Borough until the defects which led to its rejection are corrected. In the case of 

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minor defects which do not constitute an immediate danger to the health or safety 

of the public, the taxicab may continue to be operated for a period of one (1) 

week, at the end of which time it shall be re-inspected. If the defect has not by 

then been corrected, the vehicle shall immediately be taken out of service and 

remain out of service until the defect is corrected. 

4-21.8 Taxicab Identification Required. 

4-21.9 Fares. 

a. Identification Required. Each taxicab operated in the Borough shall have a sign 

permitted on each rear door. The sign shall contain the owner's name, the words 

"taxicab" or "taxi," telephone number and vehicle number in letters not less than 

four (4) inches nor more than eight (8) inches in height. 

b. Imitation of Color Scheme or Insignia. No taxicab operated in the Borough shall 

imitate the color scheme or any identifying design or insignia of another taxicab 

lawfully operating in the Borough, nor shall one taxicab have a color scheme or 

identifying design or insignia which is so similar to that of another taxicab as to 

be likely to have a tendency to mislead the public. The person first using a 

particular color scheme or identifying design or insignia for his taxicab shall have 

the prior right to it. 

a. Rates of Fare. Fares shall be conspicuously displayed in each taxicab. 

b. Receipts. The driver of a taxicab, upon request, shall give the passenger a receipt 

for the amount charged. The receipt shall show the name of the owner, the license 

number of the taxicab, the amount of the fare and the date of the transaction. 

c. Refusal to Pay Fare. No person, after hiring a taxicab, shall refuse to pay the legal 

fare, nor shall any person hire a taxicab with the intent not to pay the legal fare. 

4-21.10 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations; Copies to Be Distributed. 

The Council may establish, by resolution, rules and regulations relating to the operation of 

taxicabs and the conduct of licensees. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be furnished to 

each licensee. 

4-21.11 Unlawful Activities. 

All drivers shall be licensed personnel, and taxicabs shall be used exclusively for purposes of 

transportation of passengers and their baggage. No owner or driver shall be obliged to transport 

any person who is not orderly. 

4-21.7 License Regulations. 

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a. Licenses issued pursuant to this section are not transferable. 

b. A driver shall immediately surrender his or her taxicab driver’s license to the 

Borough upon the suspension or revocation of his or her New Jersey driver’s 

license. 

4-21.12 4-21.8Suspension or Revocation of Licenses. 

a. In the case of an emergency, licenses may be temporarily suspended for not more 

than seven (7) days by the Police Director. 

b. In all other cases, licenses may be suspended or revoked, for cause, by the 

Borough Council after reasonable notice and a hearing. At said hearing, the 

licensee shall have the right to be represented by counsel and will be afforded the 



stenographic record made of the proceedings. At the conclusion of the hearing, 

the Council will determine whether to suspend the license or to permanently 

revoke the license. Any license so suspended or revoked shall not be re-issued 

except for good reasons shown. 

a. In addition to the causes for revocation of a license set forth in sSubsection 4- 

1.10, any license issued under this section may be revoked or suspended, by the 

Borough Council, or any application for the issuance or renewal of a license 

denied, for any of the following reasons: 

1. Failure to render reasonable, prompt, safe and adequate taxicab service. 

2. The existence of a judgment unsatisfied of record against the licensee or 

applicant in any suit arising over the operation of a motor vehicle. 

3. Permitting any taxicab owned or driven by the licensee to become unsafe, 

unsanitary or dirty. 

4. Failure to comply with all applicable laws of the State of New Jersey, the 

ordinances of the Borough or the rules and regulations adopted in 

accordance with this section. 

5. Where taxicab vehicles are found to be used for any improper, immoral or 

illegal business or purpose or for the violation of any federal or state 

statute or for the violation of any of the provisions of this section. 

6. Failure to maintain the proper amount of insurance on licensed taxicab 

vehicles pursuant to valid and effective insurance policies, as required by 

this section. 

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. c. Drivers. If the licensee is a driver, his license may also be revoked or suspended 

by the Borough Council for the following reasons: 

1. Revocation or suspension of his New Jersey motor vehicle operator’s 

license. 

2. Contraction by the licensee of a communicable or contagious disease. 

3. Operating a taxicab in a reckless or grossly negligent manner or habitually 

operating a taxicab in a negligent manner. 

4. Conviction of one of the crimes listed in Subsection 4-21.5a1(g) above, in 

New Jersey or elsewhere. 

4-21.13 4-21.9Complaints; Enforcement. 

a. All complaints shall be submitted to the Hightstown Police Department. 

b. Enforcement of Section 4-21 shall be the responsibility of the Hightstown Police 

Department or authorized persons designated by the Police Director. 

4-21.14 4-21.10 Violations and Penalties. 

a. Licenses issued pursuant to this section may be suspended or revoked in 

accordance with Subsection 4-21.8 for the reasons set forth therein. 

b. For other violations of this section, any person convicted thereof shall be subject 

to the penalties set forth in Section 1-5 of the Borough Code. 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances 

inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that in the event that any portion of this Ordinance is 

found to be invalid for any reason by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall 

be limited in its effect only to that portion of the Ordinance actually adjudged to be invalid, and 

the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable therefrom and shall not be 

affected; and 

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect on upon final 

passage and publication in accordance with the law. 

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Introduced: July 16, 2012 

Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

_________________________________ 



_________________________________ 

Steven Kirson 

Mayor 

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING VARIOUS SECTIONS 

OF CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED “TRAFFIC,” OF THE “REVISED GENERAL 

ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, 

NEW JERSEY,” RELATING TO TAXICAB ISSUES. 

WHEREAS, the Borough Council (the “Borough Council”) of the Borough of 

Hightstown, New Jersey, wishes to amend various sections of Chapter 7 of the Borough Code 

relating to taxicab issues, as set forth herein. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the Borough 

Council of the Borough of Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and State of New Jersey, as 

follows: 

1. That Section 7.1, entitled “Definitions,” of Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised General 

Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and 

supplemented at Subsection 7-1.1 thereof, entitled “Words and Phrases,” in the following 

respects (additions are shown with underline): 

7-1.1 Words and Phrases. 

Whenever any words and phrases are used in this chapter, the meaning respectively 

ascribed to them in N.J.S. 39:1-1 shall be deemed to apply to such words and phrases 

used herein. 

In addition, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: 

Cruising shall mean the driving of an empty taxicab along a public street at a slow 

rate of speed for the obvious purpose of soliciting passengers. 

Taxicab or taxi or cab shall mean a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for 

hire or compensation which does not operate over a fixed route and is not hired by 

the day or hour. 

Taxi Stand shall mean a section of a public street or of a public place, or a section 

of private property with the express written consent of the property owner or other 

authorized representative, set apart for the exclusive use of a taxicab or a limited 

number of taxicabs when such section is distinctly marked as such by an 

appropriate sign attached to a stanchion on the curb or other conspicuous place, or 

by clearly visible marks upon the surface of the street or other public or private 

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place, or by other clearly visible markings that are approved by the Hightstown 

Borough Police Department. 

2. That Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of 

Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and supplemented in order to establish a 

new Section thereof, located at Section 7-16, to be entitled “Taxicab Regulations,” as 

follows: 

7-16 TAXICAB REGULATIONS. 

7-16.1 Exterior Taxicab Identification Required. 

a. Identification Required. All taxicabs shall display on the body of the 

vehicle the taxi license number issued to that vehicle pursuant to Section 

4-21 of the Borough Code, along with a listing of each municipality that 

has issued a taxi license to that taxicab. The taxi license number shall be 

three (3) inches in height and must be located in the center of the rear 

quarter panels on the driver and passenger sides as well as the rear center 

line of the trunk of the vehicle. The list of each municipality shall be 

displayed on each rear door in letters three (3) inches in height. 

b. Imitation of Color Scheme or Insignia. No taxicab operated in the 

Borough shall imitate the color scheme or any identifying design or 

insignia of another taxicab lawfully operating in the Borough, nor shall 

one taxicab have a color scheme or identifying design or insignia which is 

so similar to that of another taxicab as to be likely to have a tendency to 

mislead the public. The person first using a particular color scheme or 

identifying design or insignia for his taxicab shall have the prior right to it. 

7-16.2 Rates of Fare. 

a. Fares shall be conspicuously displayed in each taxicab. 

b. The driver of a taxicab, upon request, shall give the passenger a receipt for 

the amount charged. The receipt shall show the name of the owner, the 

license number of the taxicab, the amount of the fare and the date of the 

transaction. 

c. No person, after hiring a taxicab, shall refuse to pay the legal fare, nor 

shall any person hire a taxicab with the intent not to pay the legal fare. 

7-16.3 Operational Regulations. 

a. All taxicab owners and drivers shall be licensed pursuant to Section 4-21 

of the Borough Code. 

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. No taxicab shall stop, stand or remain idle on a public roadway or other 

public property within the Borough for a period of time in excess of 

fifteen (15) consecutive minutes without the prior approval of the 

Borough, unless said location has been properly designated as a taxi stand 

pursuant to Section 7-26 of this Chapter. Taxicabs while out of service 

(with an appropriate sign posted), or while parked by the owner or driver 

at their place of residence, shall be exempt from this regulation. 

c. No taxicab shall be parked or shall remain standing idle on any 

commercial property for the purpose of utilizing said property as a taxi 

stand without the express written consent of the property owner or other 

authorized representative, and the proper designation of said property as a 

taxi stand by the Borough pursuant to Section 7-26 of this Chapter. 

d. No taxicab shall remain “idling” with the engine running for more than 

three (3) consecutive minutes on any public roadway or other public 

property within the Borough, or on any private property within the 


e. Cruising is prohibited within the Borough. 

f. No person, while operating or attending a taxicab for hire, shall: 

1. Obstruct any sidewalk; or 

2. Knowingly misinform or mislead any person as to the location of a 

destination. 

g. Any motor vehicle accident involving a taxicab and causing injury to a 

person or damage to property in excess of $500.00 shall be reported 

immediately to the Hightstown Borough Police Department and a copy of 

the police report for such accident must be given to the Hightstown Police 

Department within fourteen (14) days of the accident. Such information 

shall be placed in the Borough’s records regarding the taxicab owner and 

taxicab driver. 

h. All taxicab owners shall keep trip records and receipt books for six (6) 

months, which shall be kept current and shall be displayed when so 

requested by authorized Borough officials appointed by the Police 

Director. Trip records shall show, at a minimum, the date, time, pick-up 

location, destination, number of passengers and fare charged. 

i. All taxicab vehicles shall be kept clean and free of debris. 

j. Each licensed taxicab driver shall be clean in person and fully dressed 

while on duty, including shirt, pants and shoes. 

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k. Taxicab drivers and passengers shall refrain from smoking within the 

taxicab vehicle while a hired trip is in progress. This prohibition shall be 

conspicuously posted in each Borough licensed taxicab vehicle. 

l. No driver shall operate a taxicab after fourteen (14) consecutive working 

hours without an eight (8) hour rest period. 

m. Taxicab drivers shall, immediately after the conclusion of their on-duty 

time, carefully search the taxicab for any property lost or left therein, and 

shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after finding any such property, advise 

the Hightstown Borough Police Department of the nature of the property 

and where it may be collected. 

n. Taxicabs shall be used exclusively for purposes of transportation of 

passengers and their baggage. 

o. No owner or driver of a taxicab shall be obliged to transport any person 

who is not orderly. 

p. Taxicab drivers who are on-duty and available for hire shall not refuse to 

offer their services to potential patrons who are disabled, on the basis of 

said disability. 

3. That Section 7.26, entitled “Taxi Stands,” of Chapter 7, “Traffic,” of the “Revised 

General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, New Jersey” is hereby amended and 

supplemented at Subsection 7-26.1 thereof, entitled “Taxi Stands,” in the following 

specific respects (additions are shown with underline; deletions are shown with 

strikeout): 

7-26.1 Taxi Stands. 

a. The locations described are hereby designated as Ttaxi Sstands. No vehicle 

other than a taxi shall currently licensed by Hightstown Borough pursuant to 

Section 4-21 of this Chapter shall be permitted to occupy these locations 

during the times indicated. 

Street Location Hours 

(Reserved) 

Intersection of Municipal Parking Lot All 

Railroad Avenue (First two spaces closest 

and Rogers Avenue to Rogers Avenue) 

Intersection of Northwest corner All 

Broad Street and (Two parking spaces) 

Franklin Street 

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Stockton Street Cut-out by Railroad Avenue All 

on south side (Two parking spaces) 

b. No taxicab shall be parked or shall remain standing idle for an extended 

period of time on a public roadway within a residential zoning district within 

the Borough without prior approval of the Borough. 

c. No taxicab shall stand or be parked on any commercial property without the 

express written consent of the property owner. Such consent must be 

provided to the Borough with the annual taxi company license application. 

b. In order for any portion of private property to be utilized as a taxi stand, 

the property owner or other authorized representative must file its express 

written consent for same with the Borough Clerk and the Hightstown Borough 


c. No more than one (1) taxicab vehicle from the same taxicab owner’s company 

shall be permitted to be parked, or to otherwise occupy, the same taxi stand at 

the same time (i.e., simultaneously). 

d. No taxicab shall remain “idling” with the engine running for more than three 

(3) consecutive minutes at any taxi stand. 

e. Every taxicab, while occupying space at a taxi stand, shall be immediately 

available for hire. 

f. Only a taxicab licensed by Hightstown Borough may occupy or deliver a 

passenger to a taxi stand in the Borough. 

g. Each taxi stand shall be marked with a statement that the stand is reserved for 

taxicabs licensed by Hightstown Borough only. 

h. No person operating a taxi shall perform maintenance of any kind while 

occupying space at a taxi stand. 

i. No taxicabs shall be permitted to be parked, or to otherwise occupy, any taxi 

stand during times of emergency or during a snow event, as directed by the 

Hightstown Borough Police Department. 

4. That all other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby 

repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies. 

5. That in the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason 

by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its effect only 

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to that portion of the Ordinance actually adjudged to be invalid, and the remaining 

portions of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable therefrom and shall not be affected. 

6. That this Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance 

with the law. 


Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

_________________________________ 



_________________________________ 

Steven Kirson 

Mayor 

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 25-1, ET. SEQ. 

ENTITLED “STORMWATER CONTROL” AND SECTION 26-9 ENTITLED 

“SUBDIVISION, SITE PLAN, VARIANCE AND SIGN VARIANCE CHECKLISTS FOR 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FILED PURSUANT TO HIGHTSTOWN 

DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS” 

OF THE “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF 


BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, 

IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, that the following amendments are hereby adopted to 

provide improved Stormwater Control within Hightstown Borough: 

SECTION 1: Purpose 

Hightstown Borough seeks to improve its Municipal Stormwater Control Ordinance, which is required 

under the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-93), and N.J.A.C. 7:8-1 et seq., to better achieve its 

Master Plan goals to protect the life, health, safety, and property of its residents and property owners. The 

Borough requires additional protections to achieve the objectives of its Stormwater Master Plan, which 

include: reducing flood damage, including damage to life and property; minimizing stormwater runoff from 

new land disturbance that will aggravate flood damage; reducing soil erosion from new development and 

redevelopment; assuring the safety and adequacy of culverts and bridges; inducing water recharge wherever 

possible; preventing nonpoint pollution wherever possible; maintaining the integrity of stream channels; 

and minimizing public safety hazards from stormwater detention facilities. These objectives continue to be 

of paramount importance to Hightstown residents and property owners because of the increased intensity 

and frequency of storm events, which continue to negatively affect the Borough and pose threats to life and 

property. 

In addition, Hightstown’s Municipal Master Plan and 2005 Reexamination Report continue to promote 

viable commercial facilities, a mixed use downtown, economic development, and its vibrant Historic 

District. These goals will not be met if the Borough’s downtown area continues to flood, suffer from 

pollution, and have repeated damage to structures and interrupted business activity. Better management of 

stormwater will assist in the protection of all properties, and in the continued economic viability of the 


SECTION 2: Amend Section 25-1, Scope and Purpose, as follows: 

C. Applicability 

1. The ordinance shall be applicable to all site plans and subdivisions for the following 

major developments that require preliminary or final site plan or subdivision review: 

a. Non-residential major developments; and 

b. Aspects of residential major developments that are not pre-empted by the 

Residential Site Improvement Standards at N.J.A.C. 5:21.

2. This ordinance shall also be applicable to all major developments undertaken by the 

Borough of Hightstown. 

3. This ordinance shall also apply to any Borough issued Zoning Permits which are 

not covered under items 1 and 2 above. The Zoning Officer shall provide a copy of 

all applications for Zoning permit issued in accordance with this section to the 

Borough’s Environmental Commission for review and recommendation. 

SECTION 3: Amend Section 25-2, Definitions, as follows: 

“Major Development” means:. 

A. Development without Planning Board Approval: 

Any development that provides for the ultimate disturbance of 1,000 square feet or more of soil, or 

the construction or redevelopment of 250 square feet or more of impervious surface of any type for 

which only a Zoning Permit is required. Disturbance for the purpose of this rule is the placement or 

replacement/redevelopment of impervious surface; exposure and/or movement of soil or bedrock; or 

clearing, cutting, or removing of all vegetation. Existing residential single-family dwellings and other 

residential and non-residential development, which otherwise meet the definition of “major 

development” under this ordinance, because of the amount of disturbance, shall be subject to review. 

by the Environmental Commission, a subcommittee or a designee thereof. The Environmental 

Commission, subcommittee or a designee thereof, shall make written recommendations as shall be 

appropriate regarding non-structural methods, such as rain gardens, pervious pavement, vegetative 

swales, etc., to improve stormwater management within the time periods required by law. The 

Environmental Commission may refer development or redevelopment under this section to the 

Borough Engineer for stormwater review as needed, in its discretion. Failure of the Environmental 

Commission to provide recommendations shall not prevent the Zoning Official from issuing 

permit(s) under the time period(s) required by law. 

B. Development with Planning Board Approval 

Any New development and/or redevelopment, which meets the definition of “major development” 

under state law, in N.J.A.C. 7:8-1.2 (Definitions), i.e. one-quarter acre of new impervious cover 

and/or one acre of disturbance, shall be required to comply with the non-structural point system 

and/or the construction of structural stormwater management measures, as specified in Section 25-4 

of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown. 

SECTION 4: Amend 25-4 (C), Stormwater Management Requirements for Major Development, as 

follows: 

C. The following linear development projects are exempt from stormwater runoff quantity and 

quality requirements of Sections 4.F and 4.G: 

1. The construction of an underground utility line, provided that the disturbed areas are 

revegetated upon completion; 

2. The construction of an above ground utility line provided that the existing conditions are 

maintained to the maximum extent practicable possible; and/or 

3. The construction of a public pedestrian access, such as a sidewalk or trail with a 

maximum width of fourteen (14) feet, provided that the access is made of permeable 

material, or provided that an access made of impervious material occurs solely as a 

replacement for existing material and no permeable material is practical for this 

use; 

SECTION 5: Amend Section 26-9-1, Checklist for Subdivisions, to add a new section 26-9-14 (h), as 

follows:

14. Stormwater Management Submission, including the following in accordance with Section 

25-9 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown: 

h. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural 

stormwater management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including 

but not limited to rain gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, 

and the required non-structural stormwater management strategies incorporated at 

N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why additional non-structural measures could 

not be used, subject to the review and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by 

the Planning Board. 

SECTION 6: Amend Section 26-9-1(c), Requirements for Minor Subdivision, to add the following to 

26-9-1(c) 18: 

18. Provisions for collecting and discharging stormwater runoff. A composite grading and 

drainage plan of the entire development shall accompany each submission. This plan shall identify 

finished floor elevations, all high and low points, breaks in grade, and tentative elevation at the 

corners of the house locations on each lot. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many 

non-structural stormwater management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, 

including but not limited to rain gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, 

and the required non-structural stormwater management strategies incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8- 

5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why additional non-structural measures could not be used, subject 

to the review and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by the Planning Board. 

SECTION 7: Add a new section 26-9-2(a) 29(h), Checklist for Site Plans, as follows: 

29. Stormwater Management Submission, including the following in accordance with Section 

25-9 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown: 

h. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural 

stormwater management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including 

but not limited to rain gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, 

and the required non-structural stormwater management strategies incorporated at 

N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an explanation as to why additional non-structural measures could 

not be used, subject to the review and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by 

the Planning Board. 

SECTION 8: Add a new section 26-9-3(a) 11, Checklist for Variances, as follows: 

11. A Stormwater Management Plan incorporating as many non-structural 

stormwater management measures as can feasibly be accommodated on the site, including but not 

limited to rain gardens, pervious pavement, rain barrels, native vegetative swales, and the required 

non-structural stormwater management strategies incorporated at N.J.A.C. 7:8-5.9(a)1., and an 

explanation as to why additional non-structural measures could not be used, subject to the review 

and approval of the Borough Engineer, if so requested by the Planning Board. 

SECTION 9 : Severability 

The provisions of this Ordinance are severable, and the invalidity of any section, subdivision, paragraph or 

other wording in this Ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of this 

Ordinance. 

SECTION 10: Effective Date 

This Ordinance shall take effect upon compliance with procedures prescribed by law, including NJSA 

40:55D-97 of the Municipal Land Use Law (Submission of plan and ordinances to County Planning Board 

for approval).


Adopted: 

ATTEST: 

____________________________ 



_____________________________ 

Steven Kirson 

Mayor






WHEREAS, certain bills are due and payable as per itemized claims listed on the following schedules, 

which are made a part of the minutes of this meeting as a supplemental record; 


the bills be paid on audit and approval of the Borough Administrator, the appropriate Department Head and 

in the Treasurer the amount 

of $209,888.14 from the following accounts 

Current $ 121,016.36 


General Capital 10,565.00 


Grant 785.00 

Trust 381.56 

Housing Trust 633.00 

Animal Control 

Law Enforcement Trust 


Unemployment Trust 2,402.22 

Escrow 1,210.75 

Total $209,888.14 

CERTIFICATION 

I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting 

held on August 6, 2012. 



August 1, 2012 Borough of Hightstown Page No: 1 

02:58 PM Purchase Order Listing By Vendor Name 

P.O. Type: All Include Project Line Items: Yes Open: N Paid: N Void: N 

Range: First to Last Rcvd: Y Held: N Aprv: N 

Format: Detail without Line Item Notes First Enc Date Range: First to 12/31/12 Bid: Y State: Y Other: Y Exempt: Y 

Include Non-Budgeted: Y 

Vendor # Name 

PO # PO Date Description Contract PO Type First Rcvd Chk/Void 1099 

Item Description Amount Charge Account Acct Type Description Stat/Chk Enc Date Date Date Invoice Excl 

A0050 ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION, INC. 

12-01292 07/19/12 INV#0070207-IN 

1 INV#0070207-IN 2,361.48 2-01-25-252-002-121 B Preventive Maintenance R 07/19/12 08/01/12 0070207-IN N 

Vendor Total: 2,361.48 

A1014 APPROVED FIRE PROTECTION, INC. 

12-01077 06/18/12 INV #I11221773 

1 CALIBRATE/GAS METER CALIBRATIO 52.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 I11221773 N 

2 SERVICE XT-RPUMP-K1 150.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 I11221773 N 

3 LABOR 32.50 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 I11221773 N 

4 FREIGHT 9.22 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 I11221773 N 

243.72 

Vendor Total: 243.72 

A0054 AQUA PRO-TECH LABORATORIES 

12-01282 07/16/12 INV 12060076M 

1 12060076-001 OIL & GREASE 30.00 2-09-55-501-002-532 B Outside Lab Testing R 07/16/12 08/01/12 12060076M N 

2 12060076-002 AMMONIA 20.00 2-09-55-501-002-532 B Outside Lab Testing R 07/16/12 08/01/12 12060076M N 

3 12060076-002 NITRATE 20.00 2-09-55-501-002-532 B Outside Lab Testing R 07/16/12 08/01/12 12060076M N 



120.00 


A0601 ARCHER & GREINER, P.C. 

12-01288 07/19/12 PLANNING BOARD MEETING 

1 INV. 1450342 PLANNING BOARD 166.67 2-01-21-180-001-107 B Planning Board - Attorney R 07/19/12 08/01/12 1450342 N 

12-01289 07/19/12 COAH PLAN 

1 INV. 1450343 COAH PLAN 108.00 T-26-56-286-000-847 B Housing-Developer Fees R 07/19/12 08/01/12 1450343 N



Vendor # Name 



A0601 ARCHER & GREINER, P.C. Continued 

12-01290 07/19/12 MENDIETA APPL. 12-03 

1 INV. 1450345 MENDIETA 99.00 MENDI12-02 P MANUEL MENDIETA R 07/19/12 08/01/12 1450345 N 


B0921 BRITTON INDUSTRIES, INC 

12-01264 07/16/12 YARD WASTE DISPOSAL 

1 INV. 292826 - YARD WASTE DISP 125.80 2-01-26-311-001-168 B Yardwaste R 07/16/12 08/01/12 292826 N 



271.15 


C0198 CAMBRIA AUTOMOTIVE CO. INC. 

12-01011 06/06/12 DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY 

1 DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY 212.22 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 06/06/12 08/01/12 S1074270 N 

2 credit S1076692 212.22- 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 08/01/12 08/01/12 S1076692 N 

3 inv 1076427 DIPSTICK ASSEMBLY 168.27 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 08/01/12 08/01/12 10764727 N 

168.27 


C0396 CAVANAUGH'S, INC. 

12-01255 07/16/12 MONTHLY PEST SERVICE - 6/14/12 

1 MONTHLY PEST SERVICE - 6/14/12 20.00 2-01-26-310-001-029 B Maintenance Contracts R 07/16/12 08/01/12 457058 N 

2 MONTHLY PEST SERVICE - 6/14/12 20.00 2-01-26-310-001-029 B Maintenance Contracts R 07/16/12 08/01/12 457045 N 

40.00 

12-01261 07/16/12 SPECIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE 

1 SPECIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE 225.00 2-01-26-310-001-029 B Maintenance Contracts R 07/16/12 08/01/12 488692 N 

Vendor Total: 265.00



Vendor # Name 



C0067 CENTRAL JERSEY POWER 

12-01094 06/18/12 UNIVERSAL SPEED FEED 

1 UNIVERSAL SPEED FEED 29.99 2-01-26-290-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 06/18/12 08/01/12 70765 N 


C0319 COPS PLUS INC. 

11-02256 12/16/11 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE- GORDY 

1 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE- GORDY 507.43 1-01-25-240-001-043 B Uniform Allowance/Leather Gds. R 12/16/11 08/01/12 425931 N 


C0931 CRESTON INC. 

12-01308 07/23/12 CRIMP HOOP FOR TORO #17 

1 CRIMP HOOP FOR TORO #17 74.10 2-01-28-369-001-139 B Mower Repairs R 07/23/12 08/01/12 314475-001 N 

12-01325 07/23/12 HYD. HOSES/PARTS 

1 HYD. HOSES/PARTS 65.83 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/23/12 08/01/12 314560-001 N 


C0088 CUSTOM ENVIRONMENTAL TECH, INC 

12-00422 03/11/12 RES 2012-51 ZETA LYTE 1A B 

5 INV #8897 ZETA LYTE 1A 668.25 2-09-55-501-002-554 B ZETA LYTE 1A POLYMER R 03/11/12 08/01/12 8827 N 

6 INV #8894 ZETA LYTE 1A 668.25 2-09-55-501-002-554 B ZETA LYTE 1A POLYMER R 03/11/12 08/01/12 8894 N 

1,336.50 


D0082 DELTRONICS CORPORATION 

12-01170 07/02/12 INV K-485672-F- 

1 NEW BOSTON GEAR DRIVE 5,398.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 K-485672-F N 

12-01327 07/23/12 QUOTE #Q-5936 

1 29418E BEARING 1,558.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 Q5936 N 

12-01328 07/23/12 INV K-485729-G 

1 WEMCO PUMP- PARTS 12.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 K-485729-G N



Vendor # Name 



D0082 DELTRONICS CORPORATION Continued 

12-01328 07/23/12 INV K-485729-G Continued 

2 HOURS, BASE RATE LABOR 462.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 K-485729-G N 

474.00 


D0269 DENNIS SALES & SERVICE INC. 

12-01128 06/25/12 INV 12-11166 

1 CHLORINATOR/SULPHONATOR TUNE 555.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

2 STEM SILVER 127.50 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

3 INLET SEAT 27.50 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

4 INLET ADAPTER (SILVER PLATED) 118.80 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

5 INLET VALVE SEAT 25.74 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

6 INLET VALVE STEM (CHLORINE) 128.70 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

7 SPRING HOLDER (CHLORINE) 23.76 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

8 VENT PLUG (CHLORINE) 55.44 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/25/12 08/01/12 12-11166 N 

1,062.44 


D0050 DEPT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES 

12-01175 07/02/12 QUARTERLY MARRIAGE REPORT 

1 QUARTERLY MARRIAGE REPORT 150.00 2-01-55-003-000-001 B Due To NJ - Marriage Licenses R 07/02/12 08/01/12 N 


D0045 DONALDSON FILTRATION SOLUTIONS 

12-01271 07/16/12 FILTERS 

1 P-511382 180.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 6730300 N 

2 APPROXIMATE SHIPPING 70.76 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 6730300 N 

250.76 




Vendor # Name 



EZ001 E Z PASS N.J. 

12-01275 07/16/12 TOLL REPLENISHMENT 

1 TOLL REPLENISHMENT 200.00 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 07/16/12 08/01/12 20000115115123 N 


E0576 EAST WINDSOR REGIONAL SCHOOL 

12-01250 07/16/12 MAY 2012 FUEL USE 

1 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - FIRE 890.85 2-01-31-460-001-166 B Motor Fuel - Fire Dept. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

2 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - POLICE 1,930.95 2-01-31-460-001-145 B Motor Fuel - Police R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

3 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - EMS 50 75.92 2-01-31-460-001-148 B Motor Fuel - Emergency Medical R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

4 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - EMS 51 147.26 2-01-31-460-001-148 B Motor Fuel - Emergency Medical R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

5 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - GARBAGE 630.61 2-01-31-460-001-147 B Motor Fuel - Public Works R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

6 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - STREETS 2,341.91 2-01-31-460-001-147 B Motor Fuel - Public Works R 07/16/12 08/01/12 N 

7 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - PARKS 21.60 2-01-31-460-001-147 B Motor Fuel - Public Works R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

8 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - WATER 198.98 2-09-55-501-001-512 B Motor Fuel R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

9 MAY 2012 FUEL USE - SEWER 813.36 2-09-55-501-002-512 B Motor Fuel R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 N 

7,051.44 

12-01251 07/16/12 MAY 2012 ADMIN. COSTS FUEL FAC 

1 MAY 2012 ADMIN. COSTS FUEL FAC 120.00 2-01-31-460-001-144 B Upgrades to Fueling Facility R 07/16/12 08/01/12 MAY 2012 ADMIN N 


M0714 GENSERVE, INC. 

12-01131 06/25/12 GENERATOR SERVICE THRU 4/2013 

1 GENERATOR SERICE - WATER PLANT 75.00 2-09-55-501-001-511 B Generator/Engine Maintenance (B) R 06/25/12 08/01/12 72301 N 

2 GENERATOR SERICE - POLICE DEPT 1,015.00 2-01-25-240-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 06/25/12 08/01/12 22312 N 

1,090.00 


G0175 GEORGE'S GARAGE & TOWING, INC. 

12-01130 06/25/12 HPD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE-CAR #2 

1 HPD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE-CAR#2 75.00 2-01-26-315-001-131 B Vehicle Maint. - Police R 06/25/12 08/01/12 55973 N 

Vendor Total: 75.00



Vendor # Name 



G0030 GLOCK, INC. 

12-01123 06/25/12 TRAINING - GENDRON & BRENNAN 

1 TRAINING - GENDRON & BRENNAN 390.00 2-01-25-240-001-042 B Education & Training R 06/25/12 08/01/12 BRENNAN/GENDRON N 


G0181 GRIFFITH ELECTRIC SPLY CO, INC 

12-01172 07/02/12 INV #5316570,5320879,5322612 

1 SYLLU250 LU250/ECO STANDARD PK 55.07 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5316570 N 

2 LEV7899W 7899-W 20A SL PRO GFC 26.10 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5320879 N 

3 FLOOD TRUNNION MT 264.38 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5322612 N 

4 INT-MAT K4221 120V PHOTOCON 14.88 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5322612 N 

5 LEV 8052-8 FIXT LAMPHLDR 4.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5322619 N 

6 STOUSF10BRZ 33.21 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5323591 N 

397.64 


G0050 GROVE SUPPLY INC 

12-01269 07/16/12 JUNE 2012 BILLING 

1 INV. S3587244.001 - PIPE/ 52.08 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3587244.001 N 

2 INV. S3585503.001 - TEE/PIPE/ 44.70 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3585503.001 N 

3 INV. S3585733.001 - BUSHING/ 32.78 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3585733.001 N 

4 INV. S3595079.001 - TEE 19.62 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3595079.001 N 

5 INV. S3595771.001 - SAW BLADE 23.05 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3595771.001 N 

6 INV. S3595232.001 - BUBBLER 51.49 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 S3595232.001 N 

223.72 


H 85 HACH CO. 

12-01105 06/18/12 ACCOUNT #150438 

1 2042-53 FERRIC CHLORIDE SULFUR 45.06 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

2 25469-02 ELECTROLYTE CARTRIDGE 63.15 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

3 352-53 SODIUM THIOSULFATE 33.02 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

4 44471-69 AMMONIA ADJUSTER 74.94 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

5 2125-99 PHOSVER 3 33.80 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

6 203-56 0.02ON SULFURIC ACID 76.02 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N



Vendor # Name 



H 85 HACH CO. Continued 

12-01105 06/18/12 ACCOUNT #150438 Continued 

7 21623-15 LAURYL TRYPTOSE BROTH 25.37 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7824079 N 

8 14104-15 EC MEDIUM 25.37 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7832148 N 

376.73 


H0276 HARTER EQUIPMENT, INC. 

12-01256 07/16/12 BOLT 

1 INV. P05811 - BOLT 6.84 2-01-26-290-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 124868 N 

12-01320 07/23/12 INV #P04982 

1 R1411-47540 BLADE, WIPER 77.40 2-09-55-501-002-502 B Vehicle Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 P04982 N 

2 FREIGHT 13.15 2-09-55-501-002-502 B Vehicle Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 P04982 N 

90.55 


H0126 HIGHTS ELECTRIC MOTOR, INC. 

12-01237 07/12/12 INV #941948 GEAR BOX 

1 BALDOR ELECTRIC MOTOR 1PH .25 556.16 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/12/12 08/01/12 941948 N 

2 BELT-3L290 15.12 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/12/12 08/01/12 941948 N 

571.28 

12-01262 07/16/12 PUMPS/BATTERIES/CHECK VALVE 

1 PUMPS/BATTERIES/CHECK VALVE 833.02 2-01-26-310-001-024 B Building Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 941865 N 

Tracking Id: IRENE Hurricane Irene Expenses 

12-01330 07/23/12 GOULDS SUBMERSIBLE PUMP 

1 GOULDS SUBMERSIBLE PUMP 997.60 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 07/23/12 08/01/12 64562 N 

Vendor Total: 2,401.90



Vendor # Name 



H0053 HIGHTS FARM EQUIPMENT CO. 

12-00837 05/09/12 LABOR -CORH BROKEN 

1 LABOR -CORH BROKEN 25.00 2-01-25-252-002-121 B Preventive Maintenance R 05/09/12 08/01/12 WO#0017743 N 


H690 HIGHTSTOWN EMERGENCY MEDICAL 

12-01296 07/20/12 ACCT#100012445936 MAR-JUNE 

1 ACCT#100012445936 3/29-4/30/12 357.34 2-01-31-430-001-073 B Electric-Emergency Med R 07/20/12 08/01/12 100012445936 N 



1,552.23 


H1098 HOME DEPOT CITI THD 

11-02159 12/05/11 INV 2035550,9045239 

1 0000201952 BLANK COV 1.80 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 2035550 N 

2 0000182435 1/2XCLGALNPL 1.70 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 2035550 N 

3 0000608103 2X WHTPRMR 18.85 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 9045239 N 

4 000000 discount 6.27- 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 9045239 N 

5 0000146973 SPRAY PAINT 7.76 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 9045239 N 

6 0000722000 2.5 LATH 8.75 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 9045239 N 

7 0000982577 4X8 MLD TUF 10.27 1-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 12/05/11 08/01/12 9045239 N 

42.86 

12-00613 04/09/12 INV 8995560,0037406,1044029 

1 LINZ 4 IN HD WHITE FOAM MINI 4.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 8995560 N 

2 6 IN PLASTIC MINI ROLLER TRAY 3.58 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 8995560 N 

3 ARNOLD SIPHON PUMP 23.96 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 8995560 N 

4 E/O VNYL FOAM/aLUM DUCT INSUL 18.77 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 37406 N 

5 DUCT TAPE 7.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 0037406 N 

6 5000 PLUS 29.88 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 1044029 N 

7 5000 PLUS 24.90 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 1043997 N 

8 SLEEVE ANCHR 9.67 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 2043777 N 

9 1/2 FPBLVLTHD 14.64 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 1035327 N



Vendor # Name 



H1098 HOME DEPOT CITI THD Continued 

12-00613 04/09/12 INV 8995560,0037406,1044029 Continued 

10 3/4FPBLVLTHD 21.30 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 04/09/12 08/01/12 1035327 N 

159.65 

12-00870 05/11/12 INV 34205,2033755,9032053 

1 GROOVER 6.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 34205 N 

2 EDGER 5.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 34205 N 

3 HANDLE 6FT 26.88 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 34205 N 

4 2X4-12 GDF 18.48 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 2033755 N 

5 BULL FLOAT 92.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 2033755 N 

6 SPRING LINK 3.92 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 9032053 N 

7 FLY CATCHER 4.94 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 9032053 N 

8 SPRING LINK 2.94 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 9032144 N 

9 36" STRAP 14.90 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 9032144 N 

10 5PK NTR 5.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 9031244 N 

11 ALUM SPACE 22.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 8999558 N 


13 5" EXP JOINT 50.00 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 899958 N 

14 3" CSDWLSCW1# 8.74 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 8999558 N 

15 PIPE CLIPS 1.74 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 8999558 N 

16 10DBRT3" 5LB 9.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 7043613 N 


18 2X60YDAPDCTP 7.56 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 4035769 N 

19 10PR GLOVES 7.88 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 4035769 N 

20 DRN PIPE ADP 12.52 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 40357569 N 

21 PURPL PRIMER 14.15 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 4037569 N 

22 FITTINGS 17.76 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 4035769 N 

23 COREX PIPE 59.73 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 4035785 N 

24 CJ8Y PLG 2.38 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 39872 N 

25 HL/RY PLUG 4.47 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 39872 N 

26 RJ19LM PLG 2.38 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/11/12 08/01/12 39872 N 

487.45 

12-00940 05/23/12 APRIL/MAY 2012 INVOICES 

1 INV. 3220171 - GANG BLANK/ 31.29 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 3220171 N 

2 INV. 3220175 - OUTLET BOX/ 7.97 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 3220175 N 

3 INV. 3033365 - PAINT SUPPLIES 30.27 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 3033365 N



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12-00940 05/23/12 APRIL/MAY 2012 INVOICES Continued 

4 INV. 2220199 - TURNBUCKLES 23.70 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 2220199 N 

5 INV. 4220392 - SAKRETE 24.39 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 4220392 N 

6 INV. 9045404 - KEYS 3.14 2-01-26-310-001-024 B Building Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 9045404 N 

7 INV. 5220349 - SCREWS 74.75 2-01-28-369-001-141 B Parks & Playgrd Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 5220349 N 

8 INV. 2036167 - TAPE/SPRING/ 244.93 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 05/23/12 08/01/12 2036167 N 

440.44 

12-01069 06/18/12 SUPPLIES 4/24/12 

1 SUPPLIES 4/24/12 74.75 T-12-56-286-000-836 B BOROUGH FAIR - DONATIONS R 06/18/12 08/01/12 SUPPLIES 4/24 N 

12-01096 06/18/12 MAY 2012 INVOICES 

1 INV. 5221004 - KEYS 9.42 2-01-26-310-001-024 B Building Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 5221004 N 

2 INV. 8048601 - 24 IN. WALL 71.52 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 N 

3 INV. 8048515 - TO LOW 289.00 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 06/18/12 08/01/12 8048515 N 

4 INV. 8243859 - E - DEPOSIT 100.00 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 8243859 N 

5 INV. 8243868 - CREDIT - RENTAL 41.70- 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 8243868 N 

6 INV. 7040023 - 4.5 MAS CUT 15.12 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 06/18/12 08/01/12 7040023 N 

443.36 

12-01162 06/29/12 INV 5035808,38830,1030844 

1 FASTENERS 7.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 5035808 N 

2 BLADES 50PK 14.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 5035808 N 


4 SCREWS 4.65 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 38830 N 

5 SCREWS 4.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 38830 N 

6 DRIP KIT 11.27 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 1030844 N 

7 5/4X6-12 PT 26.91 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 8037020 N 

8 2X8-8 #1 PT 15.14 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 8037020 N 

9 GRN 1# SCREW 6.93 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 8037020 N 

12 GUTTR&FLASH 19.71 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 4047003 N 

13 PRORLRMOPRFL 6.49 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 4047003 N 

14 LEAFRAKE 30" 9.98 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N 

15 BOW RAKE 25.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N 

16 STEEL RAKE 14.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N 

17 5GAL MIXER 5.99 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N 

18 12" BASIN KIT 41.61 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N



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12-01162 06/29/12 INV 5035808,38830,1030844 Continued 

19 QUICK MIX 11.25 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 7035140 N 

20 A 10" 40T 16.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 6037423 N 

21 STUBBY SET 14.97 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 6037423 N 

22 THRD ROD 3 4.71 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 1034517 N 

23 1/2DRPINANCH 1.96 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 1034517 N 

24 SKT CAP 5.96 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 4040824 N 

25 5/8 RTD SHTG 22.47 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 3040908 N 

26 2X4-12GDF 9.54 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 3040908 N 

27 GUTTR&FLASH 13.14 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 06/29/12 08/01/12 304098 N 

332.83 

12-01280 07/16/12 JUNE 2012 INVOICES 

1 INV. 4994196 - KEYS/THERMOMETE 28.58 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 4994196 N 

2 INV. 7030726 - GAS CAN 14.98 2-01-26-290-001-127 B Street Repair & Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 7030726 N 

3 INV. 6031133 - TIRE 30.76 2-01-28-369-001-139 B Mower Repairs R 07/16/12 08/01/12 6031133 N 

4 INV. 3031783 - SANDPAPER 11.94 2-01-26-310-001-024 B Building Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 3031783 N 

5 INV, 1221840 - HAMMER/LEVEL 30.91 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 1221840 N 

117.17 


H0163 HUNTER JERSEY PETERBILT, INC. 

12-01258 07/16/12 POLY BELTS 

1 INV. 5-221870067 - POLY BELTS 106.04 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 888924 N 


H0161 HUNTER TECH.SOLUTIONS INC 

12-00845 05/10/12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 

1 INV. 87945 PUBLIC WORKS 47.50 2-01-20-140-001-054 B Computer/Printers-Hardware & Software R 05/10/12 08/01/12 87945 N 

2 INV. 87943 SEWER DEPART. 47.50 2-01-20-140-001-054 B Computer/Printers-Hardware & Software R 05/10/12 08/01/12 87943 N 

95.00 

12-00849 05/10/12 TECH SUPPORT - PD 

1 TECH SUPPORT - PD 0.00 2-01-25-240-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 05/10/12 08/01/12 87847 N 

2 TECH SUPPORT - PD 23.75 2-01-25-240-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 05/10/12 08/01/12 87847 N



Vendor # Name 



H0161 HUNTER TECH.SOLUTIONS INC Continued 

12-00849 05/10/12 TECH SUPPORT - PD Continued 





356.25 

12-01231 07/12/12 MISC TECH SUPPORT 

1 MISC TECH SUPPORT 47.50 2-01-25-250-001-094 B Computer/Service & Support R 07/12/12 08/01/12 88479 N 





308.75 

12-01314 07/23/12 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 

1 INV. 88510 CLERK'S OFFICE 47.50 2-01-20-140-001-054 B Computer/Printers-Hardware & Software R 07/23/12 08/01/12 88510 N 

2 INV. 88563 PUBLIC WORKS 23.75 2-01-20-140-001-054 B Computer/Printers-Hardware & Software R 07/23/12 08/01/12 88563 N 

71.25 


I0069 IIMC 

12-01242 07/12/12 2012-2013 DUES 

1 DUES FOR DEBRA L. SOPRONYI 135.00 2-01-20-120-001-044 B Professional Assoc. Dues R 07/12/12 08/01/12 ID26293 N 


I1202 ITRON 

12-00633 04/09/12 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 

1 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 273.69 2-09-55-501-001-524 B Meter & Meter Parts R 04/09/12 08/01/12 252485 N 


J0258 JCP&L (STREET LIGHTING) 

12-01303 07/20/12 ACCT#100011415724 6/19-7/18/12 

1 ACCT#100011415724 6/19-7/18/12 737.83 2-01-31-435-001-075 B Street Lighting R 07/20/12 08/01/12 100011415724 N



Vendor # Name 



J0258 JCP&L (STREET LIGHTING) Continued 

12-01304 07/20/12 ACCT#100011415765 6/19-7/18/12 

1 ACCT#100011415765 6/19-7/18/12 1,724.09 2-01-31-435-001-075 B Street Lighting R 07/20/12 08/01/12 100011415765 N 


J0030 JUDGE JAMES NEWMAN 

12-01352 07/29/12 7/23 JUDGE SPEC. DUI SESSION 

1 7/23 JUDGE SPEC. DUI SESSION 350.00 G-02-41-719-007-313 B ALCOHOL ED REHABILITATION 2010 R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/23 SPEC. DUI N 


K0054 K & A EXCAVATING CO., INC. 

12-01252 07/16/12 CONCRETE RECYCLING 

1 CONCRETE RECYCLING 150.00 2-01-26-311-001-199 B Miscellaneous R 07/16/12 08/01/12 40002 N 


K0077 KANE, FRAN 

12-01356 07/29/12 CT SESSION 7/25/12 

1 CT SESSION 7/25/12 143.55 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/25/12 N 


L0018 LEE BATTERY SERVICE, INC. 

12-01257 07/16/12 1231MF BATTERIES 

1 INV. 678810 - BATTERIES 387.00 2-01-26-290-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 678810 N 


M0029 LEXIS NEXIS - MATHEW BENDER 

12-00848 05/10/12 NJ LAW ENFORCEMENT HDBK W/CD 

1 NJ LAW ENFORCEMENT HDBK W/CD 144.94 2-01-25-240-001-033 B Books & Publications R 05/10/12 08/01/12 31026109 N 




Vendor # Name 



L0036 LIBERTY CONSTRUCTION AND 

12-01247 07/15/12 RESOLUTION 2012-181 PMT #1 CT200344 C 

1 RESOLUTION 2012-181 PMT #1 10,780.00 C-08-55-945-001-541 B Water Improvements 2011-03 R 04/16/12 08/01/12 RES 2012-181 N 


L0033 LINDA MANN 

12-01353 07/29/12 COURT SESSION 7/11 & 7/25/12 

1 COURT SESSION 7/11 & 7/25/12 70.00 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/11/12 N 

2 COURT SESSION 7/25/12 90.00 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/25/12 N 

160.00 


L1030 LISA TOCI 

12-01302 07/20/12 REIMBURSEMENT FOR ABIGAIL 

1 INV #24018 REIMB FOR ABIGAIL 29.00 T-12-56-286-000-861 B ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE R 07/20/12 08/01/12 24018 N 



306.81 


M0064 MAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO., INC. 

12-01263 07/16/12 MIDGET FUSES 

1 MIDGET FUSES 128.08 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 1484185-01 N 

2 FUSE PULLER 15.75 2-09-55-501-001-503 B Water Plant Maintenance R 07/16/12 08/01/12 1484679-01 N 

143.83 


M0180 MCMASTER-CARR 

12-01254 07/16/12 RING TERMINALS 

1 INV. 29172848 - RING TERMINALS 47.11 2-01-26-305-001-038 B General Hardware Tools & Parts R 07/16/12 08/01/12 29172848 N 

12-01321 07/23/12 INV 30274355 

1 EASY-MAINTENANCE POLYPROPYLENE 31.59 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 30274355 N



Vendor # Name 



M0180 MCMASTER-CARR Continued 

12-01321 07/23/12 INV 30274355 Continued 

2 SHIPPING 4.72 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/23/12 08/01/12 30274355 N 

36.31 


M0256 MERCER CO IMPROVEMT AUTHORITY 

12-01095 06/18/12 MAY 2012 TIPPING 

1 MAY 2012 TIPPING 17,979.36 2-01-32-465-001-165 B Landfill Solid Waste Disposal-MCIA R 06/18/12 08/01/12 MAY-493875 N 

2 MAY 2012 RECYCLING TAX 442.26 2-01-43-496-001-174 B Recycling Tax R 06/18/12 08/01/12 MAY-493875 N 

18,421.62 

12-01277 07/16/12 JUNE 2012 TIPPING 

1 JUNE 2012 TIPPING 19,886.48 2-01-32-465-001-165 B Landfill Solid Waste Disposal-MCIA R 07/16/12 08/01/12 JUNE/493875 N 

2 JUNE 2012 RECYCLING TAX 491.47 2-01-43-496-001-174 B Recycling Tax R 07/16/12 08/01/12 JUNE/493875 N 

20,377.95 


M0667 MERCER COUNTY CLERK 

12-01315 07/23/12 REPLENISH ACCOUNT 

1 ACCT. 10 REPLENISH ACCOUNT 20.00 2-01-20-120-001-199 B Miscellaneous R 07/23/12 08/01/12 ACCT. 10 N 


M0095 MERCER COUNTY CLERK/ELECTION 

12-01163 06/29/12 PRIMARY ELECTION PRINTING 

1 PRIMARY ELECTION PRINTING 1,985.00 2-01-20-120-002-100 B Election Expenses R 06/29/12 08/01/12 2012 PRIMARY N 


M0086 MICHAEL'S KWIK PRINT D/B/A/ 

12-01283 07/16/12 WINDOW ENVELOPES 

1 LOT OF 5,000 #10 WINDOW 305.00 2-01-20-125-001-023 B Printing & Stationary R 07/16/12 08/01/12 59946 N 




Vendor # Name 



M1117 MICROFLEX CORPORATION 

12-01160 06/29/12 CUSTOMER # BOH1T0 

1 MF 300 XL LATEX GLOVES 514.50 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/29/12 08/01/12 IN1290848 N 

2 5G 375 XL LATEX GLOVES 581.45 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 06/29/12 08/01/12 IN1290848 N 

1,095.95 


M0882 MID-STATE REGISTRARS ASSOC. 

12-01346 07/26/12 2012 MID-STATE REGISTRARS FEES 

1 2012 MEMBERSHIP FEES MID-STATE 30.00 2-01-20-120-001-044 B Professional Assoc. Dues R 07/26/12 08/01/12 N 


M1087 MJS MECHANICAL LLC 

12-01246 07/13/12 TRICKLING FILTER # 2 

1 FABRICATE WELDED ALUMINUM 2,600.00 C-08-55-945-003-541 B Sewer Projects 2011-03 R 07/13/12 08/01/12 ALUM TRICKLE N 

2 MISC WELDING SUPPLIES 200.00 C-08-55-945-003-541 B Sewer Projects 2011-03 R 07/13/12 08/01/12 MISC WELDI SUPP N 

3 FABRICATE AND INSTALL 38" 410.00 C-08-55-945-003-541 B Sewer Projects 2011-03 R 07/13/12 08/01/12 ALUM MANHOLE N 

3,210.00 


M0254 MOBILE VISION L-3COMMUNICATION 

12-01239 07/12/12 EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 

1 EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 63.60 2-01-25-240-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 07/12/12 08/01/12 0186939-IN N 

2 EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 1,500.00 2-01-25-240-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 07/12/12 08/01/12 0186938-IN N 

1,563.60 


M0127 MONMOUTH COUNTY 

12-01276 07/16/12 ROOSEVELT TIPPING - JUNE 2012 

1 ROOSEVELT TIPPING - JUNE 2012 1,911.01 2-01-43-513-001-171 B Borough of Roosevelt-Tipping Fees R 07/16/12 08/01/12 15534 N 




Vendor # Name 



M0079 MORPHOTRAK 

12-01120 06/25/12 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT LIVE SCAN 

1 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT LIVE SCAN 2,349.00 2-01-43-507-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 06/25/12 08/01/12 109031 N 


S0244 N.J. STATE DEPT OF LABOR 

12-01333 07/26/12 2ND QU. UNEMPLOYMT REIMBURSEMT 

1 2ND QU. UNEMPLOYMT REIMBURSEMT 2,402.22 T-16-56-286-000-833 B RESERVE-UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST R 07/26/12 08/01/12 0216000721/0000 N 


N0070 NATW 

12-01154 06/29/12 NAT'L NIGHT OUT-PROMO MATERERI 

1 NAT'L NIGHT OUT-PROMO MATERERI 105.00 2-01-25-240-001-119 B Community Policing R 06/29/12 08/01/12 17694 N 





605.90 


N0275 NJ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES 

12-01176 07/02/12 POLICE OFFICER AD - JULY 2012 

1 AD FOR POLICE OFFICER 130.00 2-01-20-120-001-021 B Advertisements R 07/02/12 08/01/12 5463SD N 

12-01245 07/13/12 HELP WANTED ADS 

1 AD FOR DEPUTY COURT ADMIN 110.00 2-01-20-120-001-021 B Advertisements R 07/13/12 08/01/12 5483SD N 


N0170 NORCIA CORP. 

12-01267 07/16/12 REPAIR TO F-700 CYLINDERS 

1 REPAIR TO F-700 CYLINDERS 941.09 2-01-26-315-001-132 B Vehicle Maint. - Public Works R 07/16/12 08/01/12 68010 N 




Vendor # Name 



O0022 OLD HIGHTS PRINT SHOP 

12-01260 07/16/12 WATER SHUT OFF DOOR HANGERS 

1 WATER SHUT OFF DOOR HANGERS 205.71 2-09-55-501-001-522 B Printing & Stationary R 07/16/12 08/01/12 80903 N 


O0050 ONE CALL CONCEPT INC 

12-01278 07/16/12 JUNE 2012 ONE CALL MESSAGES 

1 JUNE 2012 ONE CALL MESSAGES 34.22 2-09-55-501-001-535 B Hydrants and Line Repair R 07/16/12 08/01/12 2065086 N 


P0005 PARIS AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 

12-01268 07/16/12 MAY 2012 BILLING 

1 MAY 2012 BILLING 280.97 2-01-26-290-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 11250 N 

2 MAY 2012 BILLING 147.01 2-01-26-305-001-034 B Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. R 07/16/12 08/01/12 11250 N 

3 MAY 2012 BILLING 30.06 2-01-26-290-001-050 B DPW Work Equipment R 07/16/12 08/01/12 11250 N 

458.04 


P1082 PATTI PROCACCINI 

12-01350 07/29/12 SPECIAL DUI SESSION 7/23/12 

1 SPECIAL DUI SESSION 7/23/12 135.00 G-02-41-719-007-313 B ALCOHOL ED REHABILITATION 2010 R 07/29/12 08/01/12 DUI 7/23/12 N 

12-01355 07/29/12 CT SESSION 6/27/12 & 7/11/12 

1 6/27/12 COURT HELP 114.57 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 6/27/12 N 

2 7/11/12 COURT HELP 133.67 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/11/12 N 

248.24 


P0063 PREMIER MAGNESIA , LLC 

12-00148 01/28/12 2012/2010-260 MAGNES.HYDROXIDE B 

4 INV 498933 THIOGUARD 6,183.10 2-09-55-501-002-541 B Magnesium Hydroxide (Thioguard)Premier B R 01/28/12 08/01/12 498933 N 




Vendor # Name 



P0044 PSE&G 

12-01297 07/20/12 #600301979323#6550326206 6/12 

1 #600301979323#6550326206 6/12 17.52 2-01-25-260-001-073 B Natural Gas Heat R 07/20/12 08/01/12 600301979323 N 


Q0176 QC, INC. 

12-01273 07/16/12 WATER ANALYSIS 

1 INV. 1424290 - WATER ANALYSIS 204.00 2-09-55-501-001-532 B Outside Testing/Labs R 07/16/12 08/01/12 1424290 N 

2 INV. 1429047 - WATER ANALYSIS 46.50 2-09-55-501-001-532 B Outside Testing/Labs R 07/16/12 08/01/12 1429047 N 

250.50 


R0077 ROBERTS ENGINEERING GRP LLC 

11-01532 09/14/11 ORD#2011-03,WATER,ENGINEERING B 

75 INV12275 POST CHLOR/ALUM REMOV 115.00 C-08-55-945-001-544 B Water Improvements 2011-03 Sec 20 R 09/14/11 08/01/12 12275 N 

11-01561 09/19/11 MISC SEWER PROJECTS BLANKET B 

76 INV 12274/TRICKLING FILTER 115.00 C-08-55-945-003-544 B Sewer Projects 2011-03 Sec 20 R 09/19/11 08/01/12 12274 N 

77 INV12276/UPGRADEPRIM.CLARIFIER 316.25 C-08-55-945-003-544 B Sewer Projects 2011-03 Sec 20 R 09/19/11 08/01/12 12276 N 

431.25 

12-00290 02/18/12 2012 CONTRACT B 

29 INV 12227/ TAX MAP MTNC 75.00 2-01-20-165-001-109 B Tax Map Maintenance/Zoning R 02/18/12 08/01/12 12227 N 

30 12270/MISCELLANEOUS REQUESTS 635.00 2-01-20-165-001-103 B Misc-Req For Info & Data(B) R 02/18/12 08/01/12 12270 N 

710.00 

12-00354 02/29/12 2012 WATER/SEWER CONTRACT B 

28 INV 12272/DEPT HEAD MEETING 115.00 2-09-55-501-002-508 B Engineer R 02/29/12 08/01/12 12272 N 

29 12273/NJDEP,DEPT MEETING/WELL3 1,030.00 2-09-55-501-001-508 B Engineer R 02/29/12 08/01/12 12273 N 

1,145.00 

12-00475 03/13/12 PLANNING BOARD 2012 CONTRACT B 

7 12238/MODIFY ERI/PB LETTER-PB 245.00 2-01-21-180-001-106 B Planning Board Engineer-General R 03/13/12 08/01/12 12238 N 

8 12278/PB MEETING-ATTEND 230.00 2-01-21-180-001-106 B Planning Board Engineer-General R 03/13/12 08/01/12 12278 N



Vendor # Name 



R0077 ROBERTS ENGINEERING GRP LLC Continued 

12-00475 03/13/12 PLANNING BOARD 2012 CONTRACT Continued 

9 12279/REVIEW/REVISE STORM WTR 431.25 2-01-21-180-001-106 B Planning Board Engineer-General R 03/13/12 08/01/12 12279 N 

906.25 

12-01222 07/11/12 PEDDIE SCHOOL MAIN & WARD 

1 INV. 12240 PEDDIE SCHOOL MAIN 63.50 PEDWM08-09 P THE PEDDIE SCHOOL-MAIN & WARD R 07/11/12 08/01/12 12240 N 

12-01223 07/11/12 BRUCKNER SOUTHERN & MERCER ST 

1 INV. 12241 BRUCKNER SOUTHERN 349.25 MERCO12-03 P 480 MERCER ST. WAREHOUSE R 07/11/12 08/01/12 12241 N 

12-01293 07/20/12 MERCER STREET WAREHOUSE 

1 INV. 12282 ATTENDANCE AT 31.75 MERCO12-03 P 480 MERCER ST. WAREHOUSE R 07/20/12 08/01/12 12282 N 

12-01294 07/20/12 MENDIETA 

1 INV. 12281 ATTENDANCE AT 63.50 MENDI12-02 P MANUEL MENDIETA R 07/20/12 08/01/12 12281 N 

12-01381 07/31/12 INV12148&12169/SUMMIT STREET 

1 INV12148 SUMMIT ST IMPROVEMTS 4,465.00 C-04-55-860-001-448 B IMPROV SUMMIT SIDEWALKS SEC 20 UNF10-16 R 07/31/12 08/01/12 12148 N 

2 INV 12169 SUMMIT ST IMPROVEMNT 6,100.00 C-04-55-860-001-448 B IMPROV SUMMIT SIDEWALKS SEC 20 UNF10-16 R 07/31/12 08/01/12 12169 N 

10,565.00 

12-01382 07/31/12 INV12271 HURRICANE IRENE EMERG 

1 ADDRESS RT 33 DETOUR PROBLEMS 172.50 1-01-55-000-290-020 B PUBLIC WORKS OTHER EXPENSE R 07/31/12 08/01/12 12271/IRENE N 



R0112 RUSSELL REID WASTE HAULING 

12-00725 04/19/12 10 DAYS OF JETTING B 

5 INV 4477132 DATED 4/30/12 1,740.00 2-09-55-501-002-537 B Sewer Main Cleaning & Testing R 07/27/12 08/01/12 4477132 N 


S1048 SADDLEBACK MATERIALS CO, INC. 

12-01056 06/12/12 EMPTY SANDBAGS 

1 EMPTY SANDBAGS 310.00 2-01-26-290-001-127 B Street Repair & Maintenance R 06/12/12 08/01/12 17464 N 

Tracking Id: IRENE Hurricane Irene Expenses



Vendor # Name 



S1048 SADDLEBACK MATERIALS CO, INC. Continued 

12-01056 06/12/12 EMPTY SANDBAGS Continued 

2 SHIPPING 80.95 2-01-26-290-001-127 B Street Repair & Maintenance R 06/12/12 08/01/12 2463 N 


390.95 


S0122 SAKOUTIS BROTHERS DISPOSAL,INC 

12-00252 02/13/12 DUMPSTER CONTRACT 2012 B 

8 7/1 -7/31 inv. 226255 2,437.50 2-01-26-305-001-029 B Contract-Sakoutis Brothers Dsp-Dumpsters R 07/26/12 08/01/12 226255 N 

9 8/1 - 8/31 INV 17632 2,437.50 2-01-26-305-001-029 B Contract-Sakoutis Brothers Dsp-Dumpsters R 07/26/12 08/01/12 228969 N 

4,875.00 


S0746 SAMZIES UNIFORMS, INC 

12-00950 05/23/12 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE - MARCHIONE 

1 CLOTHING ALLOWANCE - MARCHIONE 181.74 2-01-25-240-001-043 B Uniform Allowance/Leather Gds. R 05/23/12 08/01/12 82634 N 


S0061 SEA BOX 

12-01132 06/25/12 FILE UNIT FOR COURT 

1 RECONT 10 - 10' X 8'6" RENTAL 450.00 2-01-20-176-000-053 B Office Equipment/ Maint. R 06/25/12 08/01/12 RQ01808 N 

2 DELIVERY OF RENTAL CONTAINER 175.00 2-01-20-176-000-053 B Office Equipment/ Maint. R 06/25/12 08/01/12 RQ01808 N 

3 PICK-UP OF RENTAL CONTAINER 175.00 2-01-20-176-000-053 B Office Equipment/ Maint. R 06/25/12 08/01/12 RQ01808 N 

800.00 


S0087 SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT 

12-01240 07/12/12 INV 6042-4 

1 GALLON B54YZ437 IN EN SAF YEL 64.99 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 07/12/12 08/01/12 6042-4 N 

Vendor Total: 64.99



Vendor # Name 



S0037 SONIA MARCOS 

12-01354 07/29/12 CT SESSION 6/27/12 

1 COURT SESSION 6/27/12 60.00 2-01-20-176-000-114 B Court Assistance R 07/29/12 08/01/12 6/27/12 N 


S0039 SOUTH BRUNSWICK RECYCLING 

12-01253 07/16/12 PURCH OF RECYCLED CONCRETE 

1 PURCH OF RECYCLED CONCRETE 120.00 2-09-55-501-001-535 B Hydrants and Line Repair R 07/16/12 08/01/12 17049 N 


S0070 SPORTSMEN'S CENTER 

12-00944 05/23/12 WORK BOOTS 

1 RICK LINKE (WORK BOOTS) 84.59 2-09-55-501-002-507 B Uniforms & Safety Equipment R 05/23/12 08/01/12 LINKE N 

2 JOHNNIE WEEKS (WORK BOOTS) 94.49 2-09-55-501-002-507 B Uniforms & Safety Equipment R 05/23/12 08/01/12 WEEKS N 

179.08 


S0107 STA-SEAL, INC 

12-01259 07/16/12 ROCKITE 

1 ROCKITE - INV. 708781 351.50 2-09-55-501-002-529 B Sewer Main Repair/Supplies R 07/16/12 08/01/12 708781 N 

2 ROCKITE - INV. 708781 351.50 2-09-55-501-001-535 B Hydrants and Line Repair R 07/16/12 08/01/12 708781 N 

703.00 


S0240 STATE OF N.J.-DEPT OF TREASURY 

12-01376 07/31/12 EMP ID#039300/DUE 8/15/12 

1 EMP ID#039300/DUE 8/15/12 35,917.09 2-01-23-210-003-115 B Medical Ins-Empl Grp Health R 07/31/12 08/01/12 8/15-039300 N 

2 EMP ID#039300/DUE 8/15/12 2,549.32 2-09-55-501-001-514 B INSURANCE R 07/31/12 08/01/12 8/15-039300 N 

3 EMP ID#039300/DUE 8/15/12 10,868.15 2-09-55-501-002-514 B Insurance R 07/31/12 08/01/12 8/15-039300 N 

49,334.56 




Vendor # Name 



S0375 STEVENSON SUPPLY CO. 

12-01270 07/16/12 WATER REPAIR SUPPLIES 

1 WATER REPAIR SUPPLIES 526.45 2-09-55-501-001-535 B Hydrants and Line Repair R 07/16/12 08/01/12 463096 N 


T0002 TAMARA L. LEE,PP,AICP,LLA, 

12-00291 02/18/12 PLANNING BOARD CONTRACT 2012 B 

8 INV #6 6/1-6/30/12 472.50 2-01-21-180-001-105 B General Planning-Consulting R 02/24/12 08/01/12 6 N 

12-01224 07/11/12 MENDIETA 

1 JOB 06-341-18 INV. 2 MENDIETA 603.75 MENDI12-02 P MANUEL MENDIETA R 07/11/12 08/01/12 06-341-18 2 N 

12-01305 07/20/12 INV#15 6/1-6/30/12 COAH CERT 

1 INV#15 6/1-6/30/12 COAH CERT 525.00 T-26-56-286-000-847 B Housing-Developer Fees R 07/20/12 08/01/12 15 N 


T0030 THE TIMES OF TRENTON 

12-01313 07/23/12 LEGAL ADS 

1 ACCT.1089910 INV. 03463794 13.34 2-01-20-120-001-021 B Advertisements R 07/23/12 08/01/12 03463794 N 


T0LIC TREASURER STATE OF NEW JERSEY 

12-01310 07/23/12 COMPOST COMPLIANCE MONITORING 

1 COMPOST COMPLIANCE MONITORING 1,015.00 2-01-26-305-001-131 B License, Fees and Permits R 07/23/12 08/01/12 120925120 N 


T0110 TURF EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO LLC 

12-01279 07/16/12 SEAL KIT 

1 SEAL KIT - INV. 801878-00 59.87 2-01-28-369-001-139 B Mower Repairs R 07/16/12 08/01/12 801878-00 N 

Vendor Total: 59.87



Vendor # Name 



U0013 USA BLUE BOOK 

12-00855 05/10/12 INV 657579 CL2 PUMP 

1 SOLO ROLLABOUT SPRAYER 3 GALLO 63.95 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/10/12 08/01/12 657579 N 

2 LMI DIAPHGRAM 3.0 SIZE 68.64 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/10/12 08/01/12 657579 N 

3 FREIGHT INV 657579 15.33 2-09-55-501-002-503 B Sewer Plant Maintenance R 05/15/12 08/01/12 657579 N 

147.92 

12-00861 05/10/12 1 GALLON STRIKE 

1 1 GALLON STRIKE 1,376.95 2-09-55-501-002-524 B Deodorant Blocks/Strike R 05/10/12 08/01/12 666508- N 

2 FREIGHT 23.80 2-09-55-501-002-524 B Deodorant Blocks/Strike R 05/15/12 08/01/12 666508 N 

3 DISCOUNT 137.70- 2-09-55-501-002-524 B Deodorant Blocks/Strike R 07/19/12 08/01/12 666508 N 

1,263.05 


U0061 USALCO, INC 

12-01184 07/03/12 INV# 1088167 ALUMINUM SULFATE CT200343 C 

1 INV# 1088167 ALUMINUM SULFATE 4,271.73 2-09-55-501-002-542 B Aluminum Sulfate R 07/02/12 08/01/12 1088167 N 

12-01185 07/03/12 INV# 1082028 ALUMINUM SULFATE CT200343 C 

1 INV# 1082028 ALUMINUM SULFATE 4,169.76 2-09-55-501-002-542 B Aluminum Sulfate R 07/02/12 08/01/12 1082028 N 

12-01306 07/20/12 INV#1095090 LIQ ALUM SULFATE CT200343 C 

1 INV#1095090 LIQ ALUM SULFATE 4,175.32 2-09-55-501-002-542 B Aluminum Sulfate R 07/02/12 08/01/12 1095090 N 


V0019 VERIZON 

12-01233 07/12/12 ACOOUNT #609-490-0267 527 56Y 

1 6/20/12 32.83 2-09-55-501-003-545 B Telephone-W/S-VERIZON R 07/12/12 08/01/12 6094900267 N 

12-01324 07/23/12 609 426-9070 472 13Y 

1 609 426-9070 472 13Y 252.24 2-01-31-440-001-089 B Telephone-VERIZON R 07/23/12 08/01/12 609-426-9070 N 




Vendor # Name 



V0029 VERIZON - LONG DISTANCE 

12-01300 07/20/12 ACCT 000770685630 46Y 7/14/12 

1 ACCT 000770685630 46Y 7/14/12 53.76 2-01-31-440-001-089 B Telephone-VERIZON R 07/20/12 08/01/12 609 371-0267 N 


V0022 VERIZON WIRELESS 

12-01230 07/12/12 VERIZON WIRELESS MDN SERVICES 

1 VERIZON WIRELESS MDN SERVICES 280.13 2-01-43-507-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 07/12/12 08/01/12 6751229017 N 


V0290 VITAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. 

12-01188 07/03/12 INV# V50388 MONTHLY CHARGE 

1 INV# V50388 MONTHLY CHARGE 200.00 2-01-20-150-001-029 B Maintenance Contracts R 07/03/12 08/01/12 V50388 N 

12-01198 07/06/12 2012 TAX DUPLICATE FILE 

1 2011 TAX DUPLICATE FILE 100.00 2-01-20-145-001-023 B Tax Bill/Notice Printing R 07/06/12 08/01/12 50572 N 


W0070 WASTE MANAGEMENT 

12-01155 06/29/12 INV 0085731-2382-8 

1 MUNICIPAL PUBLICLY OWNED TREAT 1,134.24 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 06/29/12 08/01/12 0085731-2382-8 N 

2 FUEL SURCHARGE-LANDFILL 78.65 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 06/29/12 08/01/12 0085731-2382-8 N 

3 STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL FEE 14.00 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 06/29/12 08/01/12 0085731-2382-8 N 

1,226.89 

12-01248 07/16/12 INV 2377209-0502-3 

1 INACTIVITY CHARGE 125.00 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 07/16/12 08/01/12 2377209-0502-3 N 

2 20 YD ROLLOFF 329.00 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 07/16/12 08/01/12 2377209-0502-3 N 

3 FUEL/ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE 87.25 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 07/16/12 08/01/12 2377209-0502-3 N 

4 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 4.00 2-09-55-501-002-540 B Grit/Screening Disposal-Waste Mgmt R 07/16/12 08/01/12 2377209-0502-3 N 

545.25 




Vendor # Name 



W0099 WATCHUNG SPRING WATER CO., INC 

12-01234 07/12/12 INV 4515313 

1 DP 5 GAL DISTLD 37.96 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 07/12/12 08/01/12 4515313 N 

2 DELIVERY FEE 4.99 2-09-55-501-002-506 B Lab. Equipment & Supplies R 07/12/12 08/01/12 4515313 N 

42.95 


W0096 WATER WORKS SUPPLY CO., INC. 

12-00822 05/07/12 METER COUPLING/METER WASHERS 

1 METER COUPLING/METER WASHERS 185.06 2-09-55-501-001-524 B Meter & Meter Parts R 05/07/12 08/01/12 IF71687 N 

2 SHARPENING SERVICE 80.00 2-09-55-501-001-535 B Hydrants and Line Repair R 05/07/12 08/01/12 IF71726 N 

265.06 


W0110 WPCS INTERNATIONAL-LAKEWOOD, 

12-01099 06/18/12 NARROWBAND CHARGES WPXJ301 

1 NARROWBAND CHARGES WPXJ301 145.00 2-01-25-250-001-029 B Maintenance Contracts-Other R 06/18/12 08/01/12 79980- N 

12-01121 06/25/12 MAINT CONTRACT-RADIO & MOBILE 

1 MAINT CONTRACT-RADIO & MOBILE 4,740.00 2-01-43-507-001-029 B Maint. Contracts - Other R 06/25/12 08/01/12 60540 N 


Y0025 YOSTEMBSKI, ROBERT 

12-01229 07/12/12 JUNE 2012 PROSECUTOR FEES 

1 JUNE 2012 PROSECUTOR FEES 1,200.00 2-01-25-275-001-111 B Municipal Prosecutor R 07/12/12 08/01/12 JUNE N 

12-01351 07/29/12 SPEC. DUI SESSION 7/23/12 

1 PROSECUTOR-DUI SESSION 7/23/12 300.00 G-02-41-719-007-313 B ALCOHOL ED REHABILITATION 2010 R 07/29/12 08/01/12 7/23 SPEC. DUI N 


Total Purchase Orders: 137 Total P.O. Line Items: 324 Total List Amount: 209,888.14 Total Void Amount: 0.00



Fund Description Fund Budget Total Revenue Total Project Total 

CURRENT FUND 1-01 679.93 0.00 0.00 

1-09 42.86 0.00 0.00 

Year Total: 722.79 0.00 0.00 

CURRENT FUND 2-01 120,336.43 0.00 0.00 

2-09 58,315.14 0.00 0.00 

2-21 0.00 0.00 1,210.75 

Year Total: 178,651.57 0.00 1,210.75 

GENERAL CAPITAL C-04 10,565.00 0.00 0.00 

WATER/SEWER CAPITAL C-08 14,536.25 0.00 0.00 

Year Total: 25,101.25 0.00 0.00 

G-02 785.00 0.00 0.00 

TRUST OTHER - FUND #12 T-12 381.56 0.00 0.00 

UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND #16 T-16 2,402.22 0.00 0.00 

HOUSING TRUST FUND-RECAPTURED FUNDS T-26 633.00 0.00 0.00 

Year Total: 3,416.78 0.00 0.00 

Total Of All Funds: 208,677.39 0.00 1,210.75



Project Description Project No. Project Total 

MANUEL MENDIETA MENDI12-02 766.25 

480 MERCER ST. WAREHOUSE MERCO12-03 381.00 

THE PEDDIE SCHOOL-MAIN & WARD PEDWM08-09 63.50 

Total Of All Projects: 1,210.75





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN TO ENTER 

INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH “THE HIGHTSTOWN GROUP HOME” FOR THE 

EXPENDITURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS IN ORDER TO 

FACILITATE THE CONTINUATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS WITHIN 

THE BOROUGH 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown (the “Borough”) petitioned the Council on Affordable Housing 

(“COAH”) for substantive certification of its housing element and fair share plan in 2005; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough has previously adopted Ordinance(s) authorizing the imposition and collection 

of development fees in connection with certain new residential and non-residential construction in the Borough, 

which funds were to be deposited into an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (also referenced as the “Trust Fund”); and 

WHEREAS, the monies collected and deposited into the Trust Fund were intended to be utilized in order 

to facilitate the construction and/or rehabilitation of affordable units within the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, COAH has previously approved the Borough’s Development Fees Ordinance(s); and 

WHEREAS, to date, the Borough has collected in excess of $400,000 in development fees; and 

and 

WHEREAS, as of December 31, 2011, the balance of funds on deposit in the Trust Fund was $395,881.73; 

WHEREAS, the Borough has previously approved a Spending Plan concerning the Borough’s intentions 

with regard to the expenditure of the funds on deposit in the Trust Fund, in an effort to facilitate the construction 

and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing units within the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, following the Borough Council’s approval of the proposed Spending Plan, the Borough 

forwarded the same to COAH on or about December 30, 2008 seeking COAH’s formal review and approval of the 

same; and 

WHEREAS, notwithstanding the good faith filing of the Spending Plan with COAH at that time by the 

Borough, COAH has never formally taken any action with regard to the Borough’s Spending Plan; and 

WHEREAS, during the years which have elapsed since the initial filing of the Borough’s Spending Plan 

with COAH, the Borough’s intentions with respect to the expenditure of the funds collected and deposited into the 

Trust Fund have evolved, and certain revisions to the Spending Plan became necessary; and 

WHEREAS, those revisions have recognized the negotiations that have taken place over the years between 

the Borough and various entities relating to the construction of new affordable housing units within the Borough; 

and 

WHEREAS, the said revisions have been incorporated into a Revised Spending Plan, which was approved 

by the Hightstown Borough Council on July 16, 2012, and which was filed with COAH immediately thereafter; and 

WHEREAS, the Revised Spending Plan incorporates an affordable housing project involving a three (3)- 

unit group home known as “The Hightstown Group Home” (the “group home”); and 

WHEREAS, the group home is located at 114 Spring Crest Drive within the Borough, which is more 

commonly known and designated as Block 55, Lot 4 on the Borough’s Tax Map (the “property”); and

WHEREAS, the group home was part of the Borough’s prior round certification and the property was 

previously deed restricted for affordability; however, that deed restriction has expired; and 

WHEREAS, in exchange for the continuation of the thirty (30) year deed restrictions and controls on 

affordability at the property, the Borough has already committed to provide the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars 

($30,000) to The Hightstown Group Home in order to facilitate the continuation of the controls on these units; and 

WHEREAS, the specific terms and conditions associated with this venture are set forth in an Agreement 

between the parties; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough of Hightstown wishes to provide its authorization for the Mayor to execute and 

the Borough Clerk to attest the said Agreement, which shall memorialize the understanding previously reached 

between the parties (i.e., prior to the Borough’s approval of the Revised Spending Plan referenced above) regarding 

the project; and 

WHEREAS, the said Agreement shall be in a form satisfactory to the Borough Attorney; and 

WHEREAS, the Hightstown Borough Council finds and declares that the execution of the said Agreement 

is in the best interests of the residents of the Borough. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough 

of Hightstown, in the County of Mercer and the State of New Jersey, as follows: 

1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Borough Clerk to attest the above-referenced 

Agreement, which shall memorialize the understanding previously reached between the parties (i.e., prior 

to the Borough’s approval of the Revised Spending Plan referenced above) regarding the project, which 

shall involve the payment of $30,000 from the Trust Fund to The Hightstown Group Home in order to 

facilitate the continuation of the affordability controls on these three (3) units. 


a. COAH; 

b. Michael Theokas, Borough Administrator; 

c. Tamara Lee, Borough Planner; 

d. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq., Borough Attorney; 

e. Gary Rosensweig, Esq., Planning Board Attorney; and 

f. Carmela Roberts, P.E., Borough Engineer. 

CERTIFICATION 

I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting held on August 6. 2012. 

__________________________________________ 







A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN TO ENTER INTO AN 

AGREEMENT WITH “HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MILLSTONE BASIN AFFILIATE” FOR THE 

PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH THE 

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS WITHIN THE BOROUGH. 










and 







same; and 








and 



WHEREAS, the Revised Spending Plan incorporates an affordable housing project to be constructed by 

Habitat for Humanity Millstone Basin Affiliate (“HFHMBA”); and 

WHEREAS, HFHMBA is a non-profit charitable corporation formed for the purpose of enabling low and 

moderate income families to purchase affordable housing; and 

WHEREAS, pursuant to negotiations which have taken place between the Borough and HFHMBA 

(collectively, the “parties”), HFHMBA intends to construct an affordable housing project (the “project”) along

South Academy Street within the Borough, more specifically to be located at Block 40, Lots 22, 23 and 24 on the 

Borough’s Tax Map (the “property”); and 

WHEREAS, the project involves the construction of four (4) affordable housing units in the form of two 

(2) single-family duplexes to be constructed by HFHMBA, with the Borough sponsoring two (2) of the said units; 

and 

WHEREAS, the project received approvals from the Hightstown Borough Planning Board in 2011; and 

WHEREAS, in exchange for the deed restrictions and controls on affordability to be established on the 

affordable units at the property, the Borough has already committed to provide the sum of Two Hundred Thousand 

Dollars ($200,000) to HFHMBA to assist with the construction of this project; and 













Agreement, which shall memorialize the understanding previously reached between the parties (i.e., prior 

to the Borough’s approval of the Revised Spending Plan referenced above) regarding the project, which 

shall involve the payment of $200,000 from the Trust Fund to HFHMBA to assist with the construction of 

this project. 


a. COAH; 






CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 







A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN TO ENTER INTO AN 

AGREEMENT WITH “HOLLY HOUSE, INC.” FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF AFFORDABLE 

HOUSING TRUST FUNDS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE CONTINUATION OF AFFORDABLE 

HOUSING UNITS WITHIN THE BOROUGH. 










and 







same; and 








and 



WHEREAS, the Revised Spending Plan incorporates an affordable housing project involving a ten (10)- 

unit group home known as the “Holly House” (the “group home”), which is under the ownership and/or 

management of Holly House, Inc.; and 

WHEREAS, the group home is located at 117 Dey Street within the Borough, which is more commonly 

known and designated as Block 59, Lot 5.02 on the Borough’s Tax Map (the “property”); and

WHEREAS, the group home was part of the Borough’s prior round certification and the property was 

previously deed restricted for affordability; however, that deed restriction is due to expire on or about December 2, 

2012; and 

WHEREAS, in exchange for the continuation of the thirty (30) year deed restrictions and controls on 

affordability at the property, the Borough has already committed to provide the sum of One Hundred Thousand 

Dollars ($100,000) to Holly House, Inc. in order to facilitate the continuation of the controls on these units; and 













Agreement, which shall involve the payment of $100,000 from the Trust Fund to Holly House, Inc. in order 

to facilitate the continuation of the affordability controls on these ten (10) units. 


a. COAH; 






CERTIFICATION 


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AUTHORIZING A STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE FOR THE HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH 

POLICE DEPARTMENT – CAD/RMS SYSTEM 

WHEREAS, there is a need for a Computer Aid Dispatch/Record Management System for use by the 

Hightstown Police Department; and 

WHEREAS, the Police Director has secured authorization from the New Jersey Office of the 

Attorney General to utilize $40,000.00 from the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund, and from the Mercer 

County Prosecutor to utilize $16,000.00 from the Municipal Law Enforcement Trust Account to pay for this 

project; and 

WHEREAS, the Police Director has found pricing and availability for the necessary software through 

New Jersey State Contract; and 

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has reviewed the findings of the Police Director; and 

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and Police Director that the Computer 

Aid Dispatch/Record Management System be purchased under state contract #A77560/M0003 from SHI, 290 

Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey for an amount not to exceed $53,494.04; and 

WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified that funds are available for this purchase. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown 

that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to purchase a Computer Aid Dispatch/Record Management 

System from SHI, 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey under New Jersey State Contract 

#A77560/M0003 for an amount not to exceed $53,494.04. 

CERTIFICATION 


_______________________________________ 



Pricing Proposal 

Quotation #: 5667088 

Created On: Jul-18-2012 

Valid Until: Jul-31-2012 

Hightstown Police Department Inside Account Manager 

James LaTellier 

413 Mercer Street 

Hightstown 

NJ 

08520 

Phone: 609-448-1234 Ext. 723 

Fax: (609) 443-0310 

Email: policedirector@hightstownborough.com 

Jennine Lewis 

290 Davidson Avenue 

Somerset. NJ 08873 

Phone: 888-744-4084 

Fax: 888-896-8860 

Email: Jennine_Lewis@shi.com 

All Prices are in US Dollar (USD) 

Product Qty Your Price Total 

LawSoft CAD/RMS System for Hightstown Police Dept. 

Lawsoft - Part#: LawSoft CAD/RMS 

$37,647.50 $37,647.50 

2 Mobile Cop Interface - to publish DMV inquiries into CAD/RMS system 

Lawsoft - Part#: Mobile Cop 

$5,087.50 $5,087.50 

3 FileMaker 12 Server I FileMaker Pro Client Platform 

Lawsoft - Part#: FMS/FMP12 

$3,434.06 $3,434.06 

4 EZ-Street Draw 4 Drawing Tools for NJ Crash Report 

Lawsoft - Part#: EZ-Draw 

$202.48 $202.48 

5 Data conversion from existing vendor into the LawSoft CAD/RMS system 

Lawsoft - Part#: Data Conversion 

$5,087.50 $5,087.50 

6 ThinkGIS Active Call mapper integrated into CAD 

Lawsoft - Part#: WfH-ThinkGIS Call 

$2,035.00 $2,035.00 

7 Secure Intemal affairs Module that includes all State of NJ AG's forms and forms 

needed to accreditation. 

Lawsoft - Part#: IA Module 

$0.00 $0.00 

Total $53,494.04 

Additional 

Comments 

Recurring Maintenance for LawSoft CAD/RMS $6,900.00 annually after 1st year of free support. 

NJ Software State Contract #77560 

Thank you for the opportunity to quote. SHI is a leading reseller of software, hardware, and peripherals. SHI is a 100% Asian- 

Owned Minority Company. 

SHI has been working with State and Local Governments for over 15 years. We have a Software Licensing Specialist for every 

major manufacturer and a hardware and service department to assist with any configuration. 

Please keep SHI in mind for you future software and hardware needs. 

For Immediate Assistance with quote requests, order inquiries or service, please contact your Inside Sales Team at 1-888-591- 

3400 or by email: NJGOV@shi.com





AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE GREENWAY WALKING BRIDGE OVER 

PEDDIE LAKE 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the 

Clerk/Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the Greenway 

Walking Bridge over Peddie Lake, and that the Borough is authorized to receive same after proper 

advertisement. 

CERTIFICATION 


_______________________________________ 







AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT TO 

RESUME FLUORIDATION OF THEWATER SUPPLY 

WHEREAS, the Hightstown Water Department stopped fluoridation of the water supply in September 

2010 due to malfunctioning fluoridation equipment; and 

WHEREAS, the equipment required for fluoridation of the water supply has been repaired; and 

WHEREAS, the Board of Health has endorsed resuming fluoridation to the water supply; and 

WHEREAS, the Hightstown Borough Water Department will follow all New Jersey Department of 

Environmental Protection requirements regarding resident notification and procedures for the resumption of fluoride 

into the Hightstown Borough water supply. 


the Hightstown Water Department is hereby authorized and directed to resume water fluoridation of the water 

supply and to follow all New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection requirements regarding resident 

notification for same. 

CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 



HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH 

154 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520 * Tel. (609) 936-8400 * Fax (609) 799-2136 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 

MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 

SUBJECT: 

Michael Theokas, Business Administrator 

Jill M. Swanson, Health Officer 

Board of Health Recommendation for Community Water 

Fluoridation 

DATE: July 20, 2012 

───────────────────────────────────────────────── 

Please be advised the Hightstown Board of Health discussed the issue of fluoridation of 

the public water supplied by the Hightstown Water Department on July 18, 2012 during 

the scheduled meeting. The Board voted to recommend that the Borough continue the 

practice of community water fluoridation at the optimal level of 0.7 ppm as established 

by the federal guidelines.

The Borough of Hightstown 

Water Department 

148 N. Main St. 


Telephone: 609-490-5117 

Facsimile: 609-490-5111 

August 1, 2012 

To: 

From: 

Re: 

Michael Theokas 

Borough Administrator 

Sean McGuire 

Water Plant Operator 

Fluoride System 

In order to place the Fluoride System into operation, we will need to purchase two 

(2) chemical pumps. (One for the supply to the town and one for the fill supply 

tank – the second will also serve as a back-up pump) the approximate cost of 

$890.00 per pump. ($1,780.00). 

We will also need approximately three (3) work days (24 hrs.) to clear the room of 

storage and to prepare for the Fluoride feed. For safety, the ceiling ventilation in 

the room will also need improvement at an approximate cost of $72.00. 

We have 90 gallons of fluoride on hand as of August 1, 2012, but will need an 

estimated 675 additional gallons to complete the year. 

Our budget line for Fluoride has a current balance of $9,000.00 for 2012. It is 

assumed that the cost of the chemical will rise when we go out for bid. (I believe 

we are in the 2 nd year of a 2 year contract.) 

The purchase Personal Protection Equipment for the safe handling of Hydrofluoric 

Acid is also needed. This would include respirators, goggles and chemical suits. 

The estimated start up cost for this equipment is $350.00, with additional costs to 

be incurred as supplies need to be replaced. 

Please let me know if you need additional information.





AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCER COUNTY 

REGARDING EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 

WHEREAS, in 2008 Hightstown Borough entered into an interlocal agreement with Mercer County 

for assistance with the dispatch of fire apparatus and provision of operational communications for the fire 

service community in the Borough, and will be provided at no cost to the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, the County of Mercer has offered to continue to assist the Borough of Hightstown as 

needed in providing emergency telecommunication services January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2017 and 

WHEREAS, these services include assistance in the dispatch of fire apparatus and provision of 

operational communications for the fire service community in the Borough, and will be provided at no cost to 

the Borough; and 

WHEREAS, the County has requested that the Borough enter into a shared services agreement for 

these services; and 

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Borough Council to enter into this agreement. 


that the attached Shared Services Agreement with the County of Mercer for assistance in the dispatch of fire 

apparatus and provision of operational communications for the fire service community in the Borough of 

Hightstown, as needed, is hereby approved, and the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute same. 

CERTIFICATION 


_____________________________________ 



SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT 

between 

MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 

and 

BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 

THIS AGREEMENT is made this ________ day of __________________ 2012, 

by and between Hightstown Borough, New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as “The 

Municipality”) and the County of Mercer, New Jersey (hereinafter referred to as 

“County”); and, 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et. seq., the County and The 

Municipality have agreed to have the Mercer County Emergency Services 

Communications Center assist The Municipality in providing telecommunication services 

for the period of January 2012 thru December 2017 unless the County or Municipality 

notifies the other, by certified mail, of its intentions to terminate the Agreement with a 

notice of time of a least sixty (60) days prior; and, 

WHEREAS, it is understood that the parties are entering into this agreement in an 

effort to, without charge, assist in the dispatch of fire apparatus and provide operational 

communications for the fire service community in The Municipality as needed; and, 

WHEREAS, in exchange for receiving the within services without charge, The 

Municipality agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County for any liabilities which 

may arise out of using the services provided by the County’s Emergency Services 

Communications Center; and, 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be 

duly executed the day and year aforesaid. 

ATTEST: 


_____________________ 

JERLENE H. WORTHY, CLERK 

BOARD OF CHOOSEN FREEHOLDERS 

_____________________________ 

BRIAN M. HUGHES 

MERCER COUNTY EXECUTIVE 

ATTEST: 


_____________________ 

DEBRA L. SOPRONYI 

BOROUGH CLERK 

___________________________ 

STEVEN KIRSON, MAYOR





LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON AND ESTABLISHING THE ISSUANCE OF TAXI 

LICENSES FOR 2012 AND 2013 

WHEREAS, resolution 2012-121, which was adopted on April 16, 2012, authorized a continuation of 

the temporary extension of the existing valid 2011 taxicab owners’ and taxicab drivers’ licenses, as well as a 

continuation of the moratorium on the issuance of any new 2012 licenses until the adoption and facilitation of a 

revised taxi ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, ordinance 2012-09 has been adopted by the Borough Council; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk and Police Director find that lifting the moratorium and beginning the 

process of licensing taxicab owners and drivers in the Borough should begin immediately upon publication of the 

adoption of the ordinance; and 

WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk and Police Director recommend that licenses issued at this time be 

effective through December 31, 2013; and 

WHEREAS, they further recommend that the licensing fee for 2012 be pro-rated and the full licensing 

fee for 2013 be required with each application; and 

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find that the recommendations made by the Borough Clerk and 

Police Director will provide for an efficient licensing procedure for taxicab owners and drivers, and the 



that the Borough Clerk and Police Director are hereby authorized and directed to undertake the proper 

procedures to license the taxicab owners and drivers in the Borough in accordance with the recommendations 

herein noted and the ordinance as adopted. 

CERTIFICATION 


__________________________________________ 







AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AUCTION LICENSES – EMPIRE ANTIQUES 

WHEREAS, applications for licenses to hold auctions on Saturday, September 1, 2012 and Saturday, 

September 22, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street in the Borough of Hightstown has been submitted by Empire 

Antiques, together with the required fees; and 

WHEREAS, the applications has been reviewed and approved by the Police Director; and 

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council that licenses be issued to Empire Antiques for 

these events. 


that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to issue licenses to Empire Antiques for their auctions to be held 

on Saturday, September 1, 2012 and Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street. 

CERTIFICATION 


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