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Township Council Meeting — Packet
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BEHRAM TURAN, PE, LSRP SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey Ph.D. Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado M.S., Hydrology and Water Resources Management, 1984 Old Homestead Facility in Frankford Township in Sussex County Principal and LSRP in charge for the closure of a regulated 1,000-gallon leaded gasoline underground storage tank and associated remediation at the Based on the findings of the post-remedial soil and groundwater sampling, Mr. Turan issued an unrestricted Response Action Outcome (RAO) for the former 1,000-gallon UST. Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey B.S., Civil Engineering, 1980 New Jersey Professional Engineer License No. 24GE03921000 Delaware Professional Engineer License No. DE-No. 9606 Certified Subsurface Evaluator in New Jersey Licensed Site Remediation Professional, NJ License No. 509399 • • • • • • • NJDEP Case Study Training for LSRPs (2013) NJDEP SRRA Implementation: The Final Rule Package (2012) NJDEP’s Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks (2002, 2006, 2009, & 2012) NJDEP’s Site Remediation Basics (2003 & 2009) 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Site Operations Health and Safety Certification (1992) 8-hour HAZWOPPER refresher (yearly since 1992) 8-hour HAZWOPPER Supervisor/Management (2006) GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Turan is the Principal and Director of Environmental Services of CME Associates. Mr. Turan has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental engineering, including site remediation, brownfields redevelopment, management of dredged materials and beneficial reuse, solid and hazardous waste management, wetlands mitigation, surface water hydrology, hydrogeology, groundwater flow and contaminant mass transport, and water resources planning. Mr. Turan is a Professional Engineer in the state of New Jersey, a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP), and a Certified Subsurface Evaluator. Mr. Turan has successfully completed a number of challenging site remediation projects leading to No Further Action Letter determinations from the NJDEP. Mr. Turan has issued more than twenty (20) Response Action Outcomes (RAOs), and is currently involved in more than ninety (90) site remediation projects since the
Letter determinations from the NJDEP. Mr. Turan has issued more than twenty (20) Response Action Outcomes (RAOs), and is currently involved in more than ninety (90) site remediation projects since the initiation of the LSRP Program. LSRP Program Experience Princeton Meadows Golf Course in Plainsboro, Middlesex County, New Jersey Principal and LSRP in charge of remedial activities related to the soil and groundwater contamination associated with the former five (5) USTs removed from the maintenance building area at the golf course. County of Sussex Principal and LSRP in charge of remedial activities related to Multi-year LSRP services for five Road Maintenance Garage (RMG) locations within the county. Regulatory Compliance and Permitting NJTA Interchange 12 Final Improvements Project Principal in charge of procuring the environmental permits including NJDEP Freshwater Wetlands General Permit Nos. 12 and 14, an Individual Freshwater Wetlands Permit/ Waterfront Development, Water Quality Certification, Transition Area Waiver and Coastal Consistency and Individual Section 10 and 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and preparation of wetlands mitigation proposal, and engineering design of compensatory wetlands mitigation for approximately 10-acre area including the procurement of NJDEP and ACOE permit approvals. ILR Landfill in Edison, NJ, Principal in charge of procuring NJDEP permits for the redevelopment of a portion of ILR Landfill in Edison, NJ, including, Waterfront Development Permit, Landfill Closure and Post-Closure Plan, Major Landfill Disruption Permit, and Closure and Post-Closure Financial Plan, and Remedial Action Workplan approval. EXPERIENCE: Engineering Experience: 44 years
JOHN J. HESS, PE, PP, CME VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: New Jersey Institute of Technology B.S. Civil Engineering 1977 New Jersey Professional Engineer License No. 31199 New Jersey Professional Planner License No. 3467 New Jersey DEP Underground Storage Tank License No. 0010873 New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers Certified Municipal Engineer N.J.M.E.I. Certification No. CME 604 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • American Society of Civil Engineers • National Society of Professional Engineers GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Responsible for the planning, design and project management of various Public Works projects and site development projects in central and southern New Jersey. Design experience includes preparation of roadway improvement plans, park and recreation plans, site development and subdivision plans, soil erosion and sediment control plans; design and analysis of stormwater collection and management facilities, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems and sewage pump stations. MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SERVICES: Mr. Hess has been licensed as a professional engineer and professional planner in the State of New Jersey since 1986. During this time, Mr. Hess has provided municipal engineering services for the Town of West New York, the Townships of Barnegat, Howell, Long Beach, Manchester, Neptune, Ocean, South Orange Village and Stafford; the Boroughs of Beachwood, Berlin, Brielle, Lavallette and Tuckerton; and the City of Long Branch. Mr. Hess has served as the Municipal Engineer, Planning Board Engineer, Land Use Board Engineer, Zoning Board Engineer and Water/Sewer Utility Engineer for various municipalities. He has also been responsible for the preparation of grant applications to fund various roadway, sanitary sewer and water system projects. He has also been responsible for the preparation of Master Plan ReExamination Reports, new Master Plans and Affordable Housing/ Fair Share Plans. Mr. Hess has performed numerous site plan/ subdivision reviews and has been responsible for the management of various capital improvement projects and the coordination /observation of various development projects on behalf of the municipality. Mr. Hess has also provided expert testimony before municipal courts and the Superior Court in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. EXPERIENCE: Engineering Experience: 47 years
BRUCE M. KOCH, PE, PP, CME VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: New Jersey Institute of Technology B.S. Civil Engineering 1987 Engineering Experience: 37 years New Jersey Professional Engineer License No. 34378 New Jersey Professional Planner License No. 4372 Certified Municipal Engineer N.J.M.E.I. Certification No. CME 0199 Pennsylvania Professional Engineer License # PE-055159E Certified for Closure and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks NJDEP Certification No. 11106 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Roadway design and construction coordination, traffic and transportation services. Hydraulic, hydrologic, water system and sanitary sewer analysis, design and project supervision; sanitary sewer collection analysis and design; design and analysis of stormwater retention / detention facilities. MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE: Municipal engineering services including design and construction administration of various municipal capital projects and the preparation of various studies. Planning and zoning board engineering services including expert testimony. Mr. Koch was appointed as the Municipal Engineer for the Borough of Bradley Beach in July of 2008 and the Borough of Lake Como in 2013. He has also provided Municipal Engineering Services for Highland Park since 1985, for Spotswood since 1986 and for South River since 1990. In addition, he provides Planning and Zoning Board engineering services including site plan and subdivision review for Highland Park since 1985, for Spotswood since 1986 and for South River since 1990.
LAURA J. NEUMANN, PE, PP, CME, CFM VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: Rutgers University B.S. Civil Engineering May 2000 New Jersey Professional Engineer License No.: 24GE04731300 Planning and Zoning Board Engineer for the Township of Marlboro; Planning Board Engineer for the Township of Howell; Land Use Board Engineer for the Borough of Point Pleasant (Ocean County); Planning Board Planner for the City of Long Branch, and the Planning and Zoning Board Planner for Marlboro Township. New Jersey Professional Planner License No.: 33LI00609000 SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: New Jersey Certified Public Works Manager Certification No. M-2043 Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate No: US-24-13204 • Qualified by Monmouth County Superior Court as expert witness in Engineering, Planning, and Municipal Engineering CITY OF LONG BRANCH, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ • Improvements to Long Branch Avenue • Lower Broadway Redevelopment Plan • Lake Takanassee Dredging • Senior Center Improvements • Jackson Woods Park BOROUGH OF RED BANK, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ • Water, Sewer, and Roadway Improvement to Broad Street. • White Street Parking Lot Improvements • East Side Park Improvements CITY OF PLEASANTVILLE, ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Ms. Neumann serves CME Associates with a primary focus on Municipal services, including land use planning, zoning ordinance preparation and amendments, site and subdivision plan reviews, construction administration, as well as municipal construction design and preparation of specifications. General municipal consulting experience includes site plan and subdivision reviews for Planning and Zoning Boards, as well as meeting attendance. In particular, technical engineering reviews of stormwater management, traffic analysis and circulation plans, overall layouts, and municipal ordinance conformity. Construction management experience includes calculating performance guarantee estimates, bond reductions, set-up and conduct preconstruction meetings, respond and handle resident complaints, and coordinate between developers and contractors to ensure proper and on-schedule installation of improvements as specified in the projects approved site of subdivision plan; perform Certificate of Occupancy inspections. Design experience includes capital improvement project plan and specification preparation. Projects generally include road
roved site of subdivision plan; perform Certificate of Occupancy inspections. Design experience includes capital improvement project plan and specification preparation. Projects generally include road rehabilitation, drainage improvements, and sanitary sewer replacement, water main replacement, streetscapes and recreational park facilities. Ms. Neumann currently serves as the Municipal Engineer for the Township of Marlboro (Monmouth County), the City of Long Branch (Monmouth County) and the City of Pleasantville (Atlantic County). She is the • Improvements to Ansley Boulevard • Sewer and Roadway Improvements to Decatur Avenue • Bikepath Lighting Improvements • Jokers Field – Waterfront Development Park EXPERIENCE: Engineering Experience: Over 22 years
LOU PLOSKONKA, PE, CME VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: Middlesex County College A.A.S. Civil/Construction Engineering Technology 1983 New Jersey Institute of Technology B.S. Civil Engineering 1985 New Jersey Professional Engineer License No. 40638 Certified Municipal Engineer N.J.M.E.I. Certification No. 691 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Municipal and Governmental engineering including the design and construction administration of various capital transportation projects including; road rehabilitation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, traffic signalization, lighting improvements, superelevated roadways, at grade railroad crossings, transit facilities, transportation studies and traffic impact analysis. Design and construction administration associated with water distribution systems, sanitary sewerage systems, and storm drainage system improvements. Park improvements and athletic facility design and construction administration including facilities for disabled persons. Cost estimating, long and short range project budgeting, preparation of municipal roadway improvement studies, preparation of State grant and construction permit applications and reimbursement documentation, review of site plan and subdivision applications, and quality control reviews of project plans and specifications prior to bidding. Attendance of project bid openings and preparation of reports regarding bid results. Construction management including the assignment and coordination of construction observation staff, owner and contractor coordination, shop drawing reviews and review of contractor payment requests. Concept designs, alternative studies and engineering proposals for various municipal projects. Engineering services associated with the preparation and implementation of Redevelopment Plans and associated site improvements. Currently, as a Municipal Department Head, Mr. Ploskonka provides engineering services to several Municipalities and Counties. In addition, he provides Planning and Zoning Board engineering services including expert testimony and site plan and subdivision reviews. EXPERIENCE: Engineering Experience: 39 years
DOUGLAS M. ROHMEYER, PE, CME, CFM VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: University of Connecticut B.S. Civil Engineering 2001 Ocean County College Civil Engineering Program 1997-1999 New Jersey Professional Engineer License Number: 24GE04643700 Certified Municipal Engineer Certification No. 07-44 ASFPM Certified Floodplain Manager Certification No. US-13-06809 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • American Society of Civil Engineers • New Jersey Associated for Floodplain Management • Association of State Floodplain Managers GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Mr. Rohmeyer serves CME Associates clients primarily in management and design of capital improvement projects as well as professional engineering representation for various municipal land use boards throughout the State of New Jersey. Mr. Rohmeyer has extensive experience in preparation of design plans and specifications of roadways, streetscaping, intersections, recreational park facilities including sports fields and playgrounds, stormwater management facilities, sanitary sewer and water systems, marina and waterfront structures, handicap ramps along with all associated infrastructure. In addition, Mr. Rohmeyer provides general engineering consulting services such as construction management, construction cost estimating, grant writing and implementation, obtaining permitting, preparation of zoning ordinances and value engineering. Mr. Rohmeyer serves various private development clients with the preparation of site plans and subdivisions enabling projects to progress from concepts through construction. Mr. Rohmeyer currently represents various Municipal Land Use Boards including: Borough of Atlantic Highlands, Atlantic City; Freehold Township; Edison Township; Borough of Seaside Park; Township of Voorhees; and the Township of Brick. New Jersey Natural Gas Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station - Toms River, NJ. This project included the construction of a new Compressed Natural Gas fueling station within an existing Waste Management facility. CME Associates provided the survey, site engineering and permitting services for the project. Sheltered Cove Marina Borough of Tuckerton, NJ. CME has provided professional surveying and engineering services to Sheltered Cove Marina for over 30 years. Most recently, CME obtained site plan approval for a new 6-bay service building onsite. Atlantic Avenue and Ohio
essional surveying and engineering services to Sheltered Cove Marina for over 30 years. Most recently, CME obtained site plan approval for a new 6-bay service building onsite. Atlantic Avenue and Ohio Avenue Bikeway Improvement City of Atlantic City, NJ This project consisted of the introduction of dedicated bike lanes along Atlantic Avenue along with bike lanes on Ohio Aveneu within the City. The project made connection to existing bikeways within the City, as well as neighboring Ventnor City, Margate City and Longport creating a 5-mile long bikeway to the southern tip of Absecon Island. The project implemented a 2017 NJDOT Bikeway Grant and CME provided professional engineering and construction management services. Diamonds at Arrowhead Park, Evesham Burlington County, NJ The project scope consisted of the creation of a multi-million dollar baseball/softball complex within the Township, including a combination of natural and synthetic fields, sports lighting, concession and restroom building, batting cages, stormwater management areas, parking areas and landscaping to enhance the overall aesthetic of the site. Responsible for overseeing conceptual layout and preliminary design, permitting, final design and preparation of bid plans and specifications, coordination with prospective bidders during the bidding phase, review of bid documents and recommendation of award, and complete oversight during construction through completion Intersection Improvements at CR 527A & High Bridge Road Manalapan Township, NJ. The project consisted of the reconfiguration of a five legged intersection under the jurisdiction of Manalapan Township and Monmouth County. The high volume intersection was realigned to meet today’s design standards and improve the safety for its users. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: EXPERIENCE: Wiggins Park Marina Guest Service Improvements City of Camden, NJ. The project consisted of the site design and building programming of a guest services center at the Camden County marina site located at the Camden waterfront. The guest building included secure offices, common spaces and restrooms for marina patrons and staff. Engineering Experience: Over 20 years
MALVIKA APTE, PP, AICP DIRECTOR, PLANNING EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: University of Pune, India BArch - Bachelors in Architecture 2002 State University of Buffalo, New York MUP - Master in Urban Planning 2005 New Jersey Professional Planner: License No. 6506 American Institute of Certified Planners PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • American Planning Association (NJ Chapter) • American Institute of Certified Planners GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCE: Ms. Apte has over 19 years of experience in providing professional plannin services for various public and private clients in urban, suburban and rural settings. Her public sector experience includes the preparation of various master plans and their many elements, including, but not limited to, Reexamination Reports, Land Use Plans, Circulation Plans, Open Space and Recreation Plans, Historic Elements, Farmland Preservation Elements and Sustainability Elements. She has prepared several Comprehensive Affordable Housing Plans and provided expert testimony and litigation support. She has also served as Board Planner for Planning Board and Zoning Board in various municipalities as well as prepared Special area projects such as redevelopment and rehabilitation plans as well as Main Street Studies. In addition, Ms. Apte has served as an expert witness in the private sector by providing planning testimony for various site plan and variance applications. She has been accepted as an expert in her field and has provided testimony discussing the merits of the site plan and variance application. She has prepared reports in support of use variance applications as well as socio fiscal economic reports. She has also been accepted as an expert in her field and testified before Superior Court of New Jersey Burlington County Law Division as well as testified before Superior Court of New Jersey Camden County Law Division. Additionally, she has also provided assistance for site design and planning for various infill sites and redevelopment plans. She is proficient in design software programs such as AutoCAD and GIS, as well as 3D software such as SketchUP. MUNICIPAL PLANNING SERVICES Ms. Apte has served as a consulting Professional Planner for various municipalities throughout the State. She has served as a Board Planner for various Planning, Zoning and Land Use Boards throughout the State. In this role she has reviewed site plan,
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