Engineering

David Marks, P.E., C.M.E.                       »TF Road Map
T&M Associates                                    »TF Street Map
Phone: 732-542-3400 Ext. 214                 »TF Street, Parcels & Bldgs. Map
Email: engineer@tintonfalls.com               »TF Street Map-Drug Free Zones
                                                             »FEMA Map Svc. (Flood Maps)

Engineering services are provided to the Borough on a contractual part-time basis by T&M Associates, through an open Request For Proposal "RFP" process. The Borough Engineer provides all levels of technical support service on capital improvement projects ranging from concept development and engineering design through construction administration and inspection. The capital projects typically handled by the Borough Engineer consist of Roadway Reconstruction and Resurfacing, Stormwater Management System Improvements, Sanitary Sewer Piping and Pump Station Improvements and Park and Recreation Facility Improvements. The Borough Engineer also provides professional support to the Code Enforcement and Zoning Departments in the review of zoning permits and grading plans. Additionally, the Borough Engineer observes the construction activities associated with Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment approved development applications for site plans and subdivisions.

The Engineer serves as a liaison between State, County and Borough projects. The Engineer's report is as of December 6, 2011 for the following projects:

State Projects

• Garden State Parkway Interchange 105 Improvements: The Turnpike Authority has selected the RBA Group as consultant for engineering services. A concept plan for improvements at the parkway exit at Route 36 and Hope Road along with a new exit onto Wayside Road has been developed. The concept plan was developed as a result of area traffic analysis, impact analysis and an alternatives analysis. As additional information becomes available, updates will be provided.

County Projects

• Intersection Improvements at Asbury Avenue & Foxchase/Cannonball Drive: The County has obtained the required NJDEP permits for the project. I have reviewed the proposed plan with the Borough Administrator and have provided comment to the County. The County is currently reviewing the plans and coordinating the utility relocations and potential land acquisition to accommodate the minor widening at the intersection.
  

• Asbury Avenue/Pine Street/Essex Road Improvements: We are in the process of coordinating the submittal of the NJDEP Permits for modifications to the existing Freshwater Wetlands Permit and a new Flood Hazard Area Permit on behalf of the County. We are currently resolving the jurisdictional issues between the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and Borough as related to Essex Road. Construction is anticipated to start Spring 2012. 

Borough Projects

 Roadway:

• Road Program: Seven bids were received on Thursday, June 16, 2011 for the Road Program as detailed within my letter of recommendation dated June 17, 2011, which found Stavola Contracting of Tinton Falls the responsible low bidder.
  
  Here is a summary of the streets within the program:
  • Heritage Boulevard (West Park Ave to Roslyn Dr) NJDOT funding of $200,000
  • Laurel Court (entire length)
  • Mulberry Drive (entire length)
  • Meadow Drive (Entire length
  • Riveredge Road (Braeburn Drive to Ellsworth Terrace)
  • Stratford Road (Entire length)
  • Devon Court (Entire Length)
  • Hockhockson Road (Harvard Dr to Municipal Border)
  • Misc Pavement Repairs
  • Misc Sidewalk Construction 
  The project is substantially complete. A deficiency list has been developed and will be sent to Stavola for corrective action. The contract is currently tracking under budget and on time.
  
  Apple Street & Old Farm Road Improvements: The field survey is complete and the design tasks are underway. We anticipate advertising the project for bid in February with construction starting April 2012.
  
  
• Borough Mapping Updates:  The updated street maps have been posted on the Borough website. The Drug Free Zone Map is also complete and will be transmitted to the Borough Clerk for an update to the Borough Ordinance.

Infrastructure:  

• Municipal Stormwater Mgmt. Plan & Stormwater Control Ordinance Approved 

• Sanitary Sewer Improvements:
  TNSA – I have prepared a draft 2011 Customer Report for submission to TNSA of approved and pending developments. We are awaiting a meeting with TNSA to review available sewer capacity for 2012. 
  TRWRA – I have contacted Two River Water Reclamation Authority to request flow information to evaluate our wet weather flows for the North End of the Borough.
  
  I will continue to track sewer flows to evaluate sanitary sewer flow increases during wet versus dry weather periods. Conducting extraneous flow investigations and making the appropriate improvements can result in cost savings throughout the year, but especially during periods of wet weather.
  
  Water Street Emergency Slope Repairs: A recommendation of contract award to Compass Construction is on tonight’s agenda. I have worked with Compass Construction in the past and have been quite satisfied with the completed projects. We anticipate work starting within the next two weeks.  

Parks & Recreation:

• Open Space Acquisition Services: 
  
  • Green Acres Property Survey - The field survey tasks have been completed and the property survey documents are being prepared. 
  
  • Preliminary Assessment Report – The draft has been completed and will be transmitted to the Director of Law for review.
  
  • Green Acres Diversion Assistance – A meeting with the office of Green Acres and appraisers was held on November 18th. We are assisting the Director of Law and his associates with completing the Green Acres diversion documents. We will also prepare an application to the Monmouth County Open Space Grant Program for funding to offset the purchase costs.

Buildings:

• Local Government Energy Audit:  Bids were received on August 6, 2010. The lowest responsive bidder is Camp Dressler & McKee (CDM) in the amount of $37,275.00. NJ Clean Communities has approved the award to CDM, accordingly the Council has awarded the contract at the September 21, 2010 meeting. The auditors were on-site February 3rd to start the energy audit at the sanitary sewer pump stations. Since the EECBG/DI program is complete the audit can continued. CDM has been notified accordingly.
  
• Monmouth County Improvement Authority - Solar Installation Program: Bids were scheduled to be received today by the MCIA for the solar panel installations at Borough Hall and DPW (along with the other sites in the program). The bids for the program were above the JCP&L blended rate, accordingly the proposal is being rejected. MCIA will likely rebid in 2012.

Flood Control:
      None at this time.

Grant Applications:  T&M is in the process of preparing a Grants Master Plan which will highlight various funding opportunities on Federal, State and Local Levels and link those grants to various capital projects or programs in the Borough. This will be a dynamic document, which changes as funding sources become available or as an unforeseen project arises. The Grants Master Plan will act as a tool for the Borough to assist in the development of better grant applications by honing a project’s scope to fit specific grant requirements or finding the appropriate grant program to fit the project.

Grant Title	Amount Requested	Status
Local Government Green House    Gas Reduction Grant Program	$265,000	Pending
NJ Department of Transportation     -Local Aid FY2010	$320, 401	Awarded: $200,000
Federal Appropriation Request through Rush Holt's Office -  Misc. Library Improvements	$100,000	Pending
NJDOT - Local Aid FY2011, Apple Street	±$420,000	Denied
EECBG & Direct Install Program 2010	±$50,000	Accepted
EECBG & Direct Install Program 2011	Up to +125,000	Accepted
NJDOT - Local Aid - Discretionary Application	$200,000	Pending
NJDOT - Local Aid FY 2012, Heritage Blvd. - Phase II	$491,000	Pending

Completed Borough Projects
 

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