Middlesex public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
The Middlesex Borough Council will meet on October 25, 2022, to decide on a $1.3 million bond ordinance for real estate acquisition and improvements, amend zoning rules for the R-T zone, and introduce ordinances to update the public recreation code. The meeting also includes routine resolutions such as hiring, tax adjustments, and contract approvals.
- Ordinance 2071-22: $1,300,000 bond ordinance for municipal property acquisition and improvements
- Ordinance 2073-22: Zoning update for R-T zone based on Planning Board recommendations
- Resolution 303-22: Hiring Julia Jelall as Full-Time Violations Clerk at $40,000 annual salary
- Resolution 310-22: 1-year contract for floor mat services with National Dust Control
- Resolution 312-22: Support for MB1 Industries LLC as operator of a Class 1 cannabis cultivation facility
Borough Council
The Borough Council will introduce three ordinances, including a $1.3 million bond ordinance for property improvements and a zoning update for the R-T zone. They will also vote on resolutions, including awarding a $1,221,036.30 road construction bid and several routine items. Public comment is scheduled at the end of the meeting.
- Ordinance 2071-22: $1,300,000 bond ordinance for municipal property improvements, issuing $200,000 in bonds/notes
- Ordinance 2073-22: Zoning amendment to update R-T zone per Planning Board recommendations
- Resolution 294-2022: Award $1,221,036.30 road project bid to P & A Construction Inc. for Judson Drive, Shearn Drive, Hazelwood Avenue, Lonanbe Drive, Misty Lane
- Resolution 288-2022: Hire Linda Chicarelli as Tax/Finance Clerk at $43,000 annual salary
- Resolution 293-2022: Approve block of Howard Avenue for Watchung School PTO Trunk or Treat on Oct 30
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold public hearings and final adoption votes on three ordinances, including a $300,000 increase to the Bound Brook Road streetscape project, amendments to birth/death/marriage certificate rules, and a new filming chapter. The consent agenda includes approvals for a police vehicle purchase, engineering services, and property acquisitions, among other routine items.
- Ordinance 2068-22: Increase Bound Brook Road streetscape appropriation by $300,000 to $1,435,000
- Ordinance 2069-22: Amend Chapter 154 on birth, death, and marriage certificates
- Ordinance 2070-22: Create new Chapter 86 on filming
- Resolution 279-2022: Purchase 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department for $59,959.51
- Resolution 278-2022: Purchase replacement carport for OEM command post vehicle for $13,500.50
Borough Council
The Middlesex Borough Council convened a special meeting on September 1, 2022, at the Municipal Building. The agenda included procedural items such as a mayor's statement, roll call, and public participation rules, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the police department.
- Executive session to discuss police department personnel (Resolution 254-2022)
- Public participation rules outlined, with comments limited to one per person unless all have spoken
Borough Council
The Middlesex Borough Council is meeting to consider a series of appointments, ordinances, and resolutions. Key actions include promoting six police officers to sergeant, introducing four ordinances on fire department rules, recreation committees, property maintenance, and sewer billing, and approving numerous contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.
- Promotions of six police officers to sergeant at $130,831 each
- Ordinance 2067-22 to revise sewer billing practices
- Resolution 251-2022: $610,000 shared service with Piscataway for Baekeland Ave improvements
- Resolution 245-2022: $11,753.14 for Taser 7 bundles
- Resolution 250-2022: 25% cost share for Route 28/Shepherd Ave safety improvements
Borough Council
The Borough Council will consider a consent agenda with routine personnel actions, including hiring a probationary police officer and approving the police chief's employment agreement, plus resolutions allowing state access for a floodwall project. Several tax appeal judgments and a rejected bid for leaf bags are also on the agenda. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for land acquisitions and personnel matters.
- Resolution 199-2022: Hire probationary police officer Joshua Pham at $51,427/year
- Resolution 204-2022: Approve employment agreement for Chief of Police Matthew P. Geist
- Resolutions 205-2022 & 214-2022: Allow NJDEP access for Green Brook floodwall/levee construction
- Resolution 208-2022: Reject bids for biodegradable leaf bags
- Resolution 222-2022: Pay all claims
Borough Council
This is a special meeting of the Borough Council with a short agenda. The main business is the mayor's disclosure of three nominees for a council vacancy, followed by the swearing-in of a new council member. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.
- Mayor's disclosure of 3 council nominees
- Swearing in of new council member
- Public comment period (privilege of the floor)
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold public hearings on a non-binding referendum about allowing Class 5 cannabis retailers and a $2,279,900 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment. The consent agenda includes hiring three probationary police officers, approving a PBA contract, and accepting ARPA funds. The meeting also includes routine reports, minutes approval, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Ordinance 2063-22: non-binding referendum on Class 5 cannabis retailers
- Ordinance 2062-22: bond ordinance appropriating $2,279,900, issuing $1,636,870 in bonds/notes
- Resolution 191-2022: PBA Local 181 contract (2021-2024)
- Resolution 193-195-2022: hiring probationary police officers at $51,427 each
- Resolution 190-2022: change order #1 for $14,946.53 on 2019 Road Program (Ashland Road and Fisher Avenue)
Borough Council
The Borough Council will introduce a $2,279,900 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment, and a non-binding referendum on allowing Class 5 cannabis retailers. They will also hold public hearings on repealing rent control and amending fire department rules, plus vote on police promotions and numerous routine resolutions.
- Ordinance 2062-22: $2,279,900 bond for capital improvements, $1,636,870 in bonds/notes
- Ordinance 2063-22: non-binding referendum on Class 5 cannabis retailers
- Ordinance 2061-22: repeal of Chapter 323 'Rent Control'
- Resolutions 163-165: promotions of Comiskey, Carroll, Falk with exam waivers
- Resolution 177-22: $154,000 contract for Route 28 Streetscape construction admin
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption of a salary ordinance, introduce two ordinances including one to repeal the rent control chapter, and consider several resolutions including towing and amusement licenses. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and consent agenda resolutions, plus an executive session for contract negotiations and potential litigation.
- Ordinance 2061-22 to repeal Chapter 323 'Rent Control'
- Ordinance 2060-22 amending Fire Department rules and regulations
- Ordinance 2059-22 fixing salary ranges for certain officers and employees
- Resolution 160-2022 approving towing licenses for 2022/2023
- Resolution 158-2022 approving amusement machine licenses for 2022/2023
Borough Council
The Borough Council will introduce two ordinances: one to repeal the Community Emergency Response Team section and another to amend the administrative fee for extra-duty police work. They will also hold a public hearing on a stop intersection ordinance and vote on several resolutions, including refunds and a sewer project change order. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session for legal and contract matters.
- Ordinance 2057-22 to repeal Community Emergency Response Team section
- Ordinance 2058-22 to amend administrative fee for extra-duty police officers/vehicles
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2056-22 amending stop intersections (Section 407-6)
- Resolution 129-2022 accepting retirement of Administrator Marcia Karrow with $25,902.56 allowance
- Resolution 132-2022 approving Change Order #1 of $13,479.74 for Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project
Borough Council
The Borough Council will introduce the 2022 municipal budget and consider several ordinances, including one to exceed state budget caps and another to revise police promotion procedures. They will also vote on a resolution to issue up to $5,050,000 in general obligation bonds and handle routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Introduction of 2022 Municipal Budget (Resolution 109-2022)
- Ordinance 2053-22 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Ordinance 2054-22 amending police promotion procedures (Chapter 80, Section 80-16)
- Resolution 119-2022 authorizing up to $5,050,000 in general obligation bonds
- Resolution 111-2022 hiring part-time violations clerk at $15.00/hour
Borough Council
The Borough Council is holding a special meeting on March 19, 2022, at 8:00 AM. The main item is an executive session to interview candidates for the Borough Administrator position. The meeting includes a public comment period, but the interviews will be conducted in closed session.
- Executive session for Borough Administrator interviews (Resolution 89-2022)
- Public comment period (Privilege of the Floor)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for April 12, 2022
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with introductions of three ordinances, including one to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits, one revising police superior officer promotion procedures, and one removing resident fees for certain parks. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a $1.7 million bond sale for water infrastructure, a $7,499.99 Taser purchase, and various personnel and contract approvals. The meeting also includes an executive session for real estate, litigation, and contract negotiations.
- Ordinance 2053-22 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Ordinance 2054-22 amending police promotion procedures (Chapter 80, Section 80-16)
- Ordinance 2055-22 removing resident fee schedule for certain parks, fields, and courts
- Resolution 103-2022 authorizing up to $1,700,000 in general obligation bonds for water bank projects
- Resolution 93-2022 authorizing purchase of 2 Taser 7 Basic Bundles for $7,499.99 for Police Department
Borough Council
This is a special remote meeting of the Middlesex Borough Council. The only substantive item is a resolution to enter executive session to discuss PBA (police union) contract negotiations. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call and public comment rules.
- Resolution 88-2022 authorizing executive session
- Executive session on PBA contract negotiations
- Next regular meeting scheduled for March 15, 2022
Borough Council
The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on February 22, 2022, with a consent agenda containing several resolutions, including extending temporary police appointments, approving HUD funds, and accepting resignations. The council will also consider a non-consent resolution to pay all claims and enter executive session for real estate, litigation, and contract negotiations.
- Resolution 77-2022: Extend Acting Captain Craig Comiskey's temporary appointment for up to 6 months from March 15, 2022
- Resolution 78-2022: Extend Acting Lieutenants Chad Corner and Thomas Carroll for up to 6 months from March 1, 2022
- Resolution 79-2022: Extend Acting Sergeants Mark Melchiorre, Ryan Skow, and Sean Flanagan for up to 6 months from March 1, 2022
- Resolution 80-2022: Reimburse dog license fees of $10 each to Karen Rees and Carlos Broncano
- Resolution 85-2022: Approve temporary discharge application at Factory Lane site by MCUA on behalf of New Fields for Bayer Crop Science
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one revising park, field, and court fees, and another enabling Title 39 traffic enforcement on private property, including at Middlesex Village Townhomes. The council will also vote on a consent agenda with resolutions on bus shelters, fire services, a hazardous waste fee agreement, and a performance bond release, among other items.
- Ordinance 2051-22: amend park and recreation fee schedule
- Ordinance 2052-22: add Title 39 enforcement on private property, including Middlesex Village Townhomes
- Resolution 64-2022: NJ Transit bus shelter installation and maintenance agreement
- Resolution 66-2022: shared fire services agreement with Greenbrook Township
- Resolution 68-2022: release $137,285 performance bond, accept $17,520 letter of credit for 5 Factory Lane project
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on releasing a deed restriction, introduce ordinances on park fees and private-property traffic enforcement, and vote on a consent agenda with resolutions including police vehicle purchases and a $1.12 million water infrastructure note. The meeting also includes appointments, a resignation, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Resolution 49-2022: $81,545.46 for police vehicle equipment
- Resolution 50-2022: $74,254.00 for two 2022 utility interceptor vehicles
- Resolution 56-2022: $1,120,286 note to NJ Infrastructure Bank for water projects
- Ordinance 2051-22: Revises park and recreation fee schedule
- Ordinance 2052-22: Adds private-property traffic enforcement locations, including Middlesex Village Townhomes
Borough Council
The Borough Council is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to swear in Councilman Rex and Councilman Quinn, appoint the borough attorney and other professional services for 2022, and adopt a series of routine resolutions. The agenda includes appointments for legal, engineering, auditing, and other roles, as well as consent agenda items covering official newspapers, tax procedures, and emergency management. This is primarily a procedural meeting to set up the borough's operations for the year.
- Resolution 1-2022: Appointment of Christopher M. Corsini as Borough Attorney
- Resolution 2-2022: Appointment of Steve S. Glickman as Labor Attorney
- Resolution 27-2022: Authorizing $25.00 fee per tax sale notice
- Resolution 36-2022: Temporary budget for payment of claims until 2022 budget adoption
- Resolution 37-2022: Endorsing 'Buy Local Policy'