Middlesex public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with appointments, public hearings on four ordinances, and a consent agenda of resolutions. Key actions include hiring a probationary police officer, adopting ordinances on zoning and recreation, and approving a $420,000 property purchase. The meeting also includes an executive session on the sale of fire headquarters and other matters.

• Resolution 334-2022: Hire probationary police officer Daniel M. Gurell at $52,584/year effective Jan 3, 2023
• Ordinance 2077-22: Amend zoning to adjust minimum habitable floor area and re-zone Block 219 Lot 1
• Ordinance 2075-22: Appropriate $35,000 for water slide refurbishment at swim pool
• Resolution 351-2022: Authorize purchase and sale agreement for Block 154, Lot 1 for $420,000
• Resolution 345-2022: Award restroom remodeling to McLaughlin Interior Systems LLC for $33,810

The Borough Council unanimously adopted four ordinances, including zoning amendments to minimum habitable floor area and rezoning Block 219 Lot 1 to Municipal District, and approved a change order reducing the Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project contract to $791,265.22. The council also hired a probationary police officer, approved multiple resolutions including a $420,000 property purchase agreement, and authorized retroactive pay for retired police officers.

• Adopted Ordinance 2077-22 amending zoning minimum habitable floor area and rezoning Block 219 Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2074-22 amending Recreation and Parks Improvement Committees membership (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2075-22 appropriating $35,000 for water slide refurbishment (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2076-22 amending Chapter 19 for Culture and Heritage Committee funds handling (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project, reducing contract to $791,265.22 (unanimous)
• Hired Probationary Police Officer Daniel M. Gurell at $52,584 annual salary (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase and sale agreement for Block 154, Lot 1 at $420,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized retroactive pay for four retired police officers (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning changes and recreation committee structures. The meeting also includes resolutions for various municipal purchases and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance 2075-22: $35,000 for Middlesex Swim Pool water slide refurbishment
• Ordinance 2077-22: Re-zone Block 219, Lot 1 and adjust minimum habitable floor area
• Resolution 317-2022: Purchase of fire protective clothing and equipment up to $64,094.22
• Resolution 322-2022: $25,000 for Middlesex Dog Park fencing
• Resolution 331-2022: Advance Officer Bryan Rodrigues to Class 'A' at $120,028 annually

The Council adopted an ordinance updating the R-T zone and zoning map. They approved several capital purchases for the police, fire, and public works departments, and appointed four members to the Cultural & Heritage Committee.

• Adopted Ordinance 2073-22 updating R-T zone and zoning map (Unanimous)
• Approved $64,094.22 for fire protective clothing and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,034.69 for a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Middlesex Dog Park fencing (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,418.50 for a DPW garage lift (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,295.37 for a stump grinder (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Kranz, Mark Holmes, Mike Hompesch, and Dan Iskra to Cultural & Heritage Committee (Unanimous)
• Advanced Police Officer Bryan Rodrigues to Class 'A' at $120,028 annual salary (Unanimous)

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

The Borough Council adopted a $1.3 million bond ordinance for the acquisition and improvements of property at 1190 Mountain Avenue, funded by $200,000 in bonds and $1.06 million in expected American Rescue Plan grants. The council also adopted ordinances amending the recreation department structure and amusement device fees, tabled a zoning amendment, and approved several resolutions including supporting a cannabis cultivation facility application.

• Adopted Ordinance 2071-22, $1.3M bond for property acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2072-22, amending recreation department and fees (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2073-22, zoning amendment for R-T zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 312-2022, supporting MB1 Industries cannabis cultivation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 310-2022, floor mat services contract to National Dust Control (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 311-2022, tax sale for unpaid sewer fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 303-2022, hiring Julia Jelall as violations clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 304-2022, fund transfers for operating and swim pool budgets (unanimous)

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

The Middlesex Borough Council introduced three new ordinances, including a $1.3 million bond ordinance for real property acquisition and improvements, and unanimously approved a $1,221,036.30 road construction contract for P & A Construction Inc. The Council also made several appointments to the Parks Improvement Committee, approved staff hirings, and authorized routine claims and refunds.

• Approved appointments to the Parks Improvement Committee (Unanimous)
• Introduced Bond Ordinance 2071-22 for real property acquisition and improvements at 1190 Mountain Avenue, appropriating $1,300,000 (Unanimous, Public hearing 10/25/2022)
• Introduced Ordinance 2072-22 amending Chapter 92 regarding the Department of Public Recreation and Senior & Disabled Services and amusement device fees (Unanimous, Public hearing 10/25/2022)
• Introduced Ordinance 2073-22 amending Chapter 420 (Zoning) to update the R-T Zone and zoning map designations (Unanimous, Public hearing 10/25/2022)
• Approved September 27 and September 29, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions including surplus printer declaration, permit refunds, hiring of Tax/Finance Clerk Linda Chicarelli and Assistant Mechanic Jesse Giuliano, pool capital surplus cancellation, veteran tax deduction, dog license refund, and Trunk or Treat street closure (Unanimous)
• Awarded the 2021 and 2022 Road Projects bid to P & A Construction Inc. for $1,221,036.30 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 297-2022 to pay all claims (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting whose only substantive item is a resolution to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving the Police Department. The rest of the agenda is procedural (flag salute, roll call, public comment rules, adjournment). No public decisions or votes on other business are listed.

• Resolution 271-2022: executive session for personnel matter in the Police Department
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022

The Middlesex Borough Council held a special meeting on September 29, 2022, where they adopted a resolution to enter into a closed executive session to discuss police department personnel. The minutes record no other substantive actions or public decisions.

• Adopted Resolution 271-2022 for executive session on police personnel (Unanimous)

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

The Council approved the purchase of the Middlesex Presbyterian Church and established a new filming permit ordinance. They also increased funding for the Bound Brook Road Streetscape Project and updated fees for vital records certificates.

• Approved $900,000 purchase of Middlesex Presbyterian Church (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2070-22 creating a Film Commission and filming permit requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 appropriation increase for Bound Brook Road Streetscape Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2069-22 updating fees for birth, death, and marriage certificates (Unanimous)
• Approved $59,959.51 purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,650.00 engineering proposal for Police Department air handling units (Unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Block 278, Lots 60 and 61 to Army Corps of Engineers for $19,700 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Conahan to the Vacant Lot Committee (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including the creation of a new filming chapter in the municipal code. The meeting also includes discussions on increasing funding for the Bound Brook Road streetscape project and awarding a bid for the Route 28 streetscape project.

• Ordinance 2068-22: Increasing Bound Brook Road streetscape appropriation by $300,000
• Ordinance 2070-22: Creating a new 'Filming' chapter in the Borough code
• Resolution 256-2022: Awarding Route 28 Streetscape Project bid to Black Rock Enterprises for $1,298,189.00
• Resolution 262-2022: Approving Middlesex Library RTU Replacement Project contract for $129,250.00
• Ordinance 2067-22: Revising sewer billing practices

The Council awarded a $1,298,189 contract to Black Rock Enterprises for the Route 28 Streetscape Project. Several ordinances were adopted, including new sewer billing practices and the creation of separate recreation and parks improvement committees.

• Awarded Route 28 Streetscape Project contract to Black Rock Enterprises for $1,298,189 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2067-22 revising sewer billing practices and connection fees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2065-22 creating separate Recreation and Parks Improvement Committees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2066-22 amending property maintenance enforcement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2064-22 amending Fire Department rules and membership (Unanimous)
• Awarded $129,250 library RTU replacement contract to Hanna’s Mechanical Contractors (Unanimous)
• Approved $51,635.53 change order for 2020 Road Project (Unanimous)
• Increased Interim Administrator Joseph Costa's compensation to $40,000 per annum (Unanimous)

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

The Council approved the promotion of six police officers to the rank of Sergeant and appointed Caroline Benson as Chief Financial Officer. Several ordinances regarding fire department rules, park committees, and sewer billing were introduced on first reading. The Council also authorized various equipment purchases for the fire and police departments.

• Promoted James Dolinski, Sean Flanagan, Joleen Auricchio, George Pilesky, Daniel McCue, and Mark Melchiorre to Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Appointed Caroline Benson as Chief Financial Officer at $98,000 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved $715,880.58 in revenue and appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $37,500 payment (25% of cost) for Route 28 and Shepherd Avenue intersection safety improvements (Unanimous)
• Authorized $610,000 shared service agreement with Piscataway for Baekeland Avenue improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,753.14 for 3 Taser 7 Basic Bundles for Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,816.70 for a generator for Parker Fire House (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,600 for a pickle ball court in Mountain View Park (Unanimous)

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

The Council hired several new police officers and advanced two existing officers in grade. They approved multiple property tax credits based on County Board of Taxation judgments and authorized a 10-year radio dispatching agreement with Somerset County.

• Hired Probationary Police Officer Joshua Pham at $51,427 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Advanced Officers Robert Dangler and Paul Cerreto to Class B at $109,862 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Matthew P. Geist as Chief of Police (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year radio dispatching services agreement with Somerset County (Unanimous)
• Approved tax appeal credits for properties at 70 Warrenville Rd, 15C Foxhall, 1273 Bound Brook Rd, 1275 Bound Brook Rd, 647 Bound Brook Rd, 305 Union Ave, and 5 Heather Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved 60-month lease for a Records Department copier at $74/month (Unanimous)
• Rejected bids for biodegradable and recyclable leaf bags due to cost exceeding appropriation (Unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 DMHAS grant and $7,978 GCADA grant for Municipal Alliance (Unanimous)

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)

The Middlesex Borough Council held a special meeting on July 7, 2022, and voted 4-0 to appoint Michael Conahan to fill a council vacancy. Mayor John Madden swore him in. Councilman Jack Mikolajczyk was absent. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with public comments congratulating Conahan.

• Appointed Michael Conahan to fill Borough Council vacancy (4-0, Eodice, Carnes, Quinn, Rex voting aye)

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)

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2062-22, a bond ordinance appropriating $2,279,900 for capital improvements and equipment and authorizing up to $1,636,870 in bonds and notes, on a unanimous vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2063-22 (4-1, Rex opposed), which asks the Middlesex County Clerk to place a non-binding referendum on the November 8, 2022 general election ballot asking voters whether they support allowing Class 5 cannabis retail stores in the Borough. The council also approved the PBA Local 181 contract, hired three probationary police officers at $51,427.00 each, and approved a $14,946.53 change order for the 2019 Road Program. Mayor Madden reported that Councilwoman Flood resigned effective June 23, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance 2062-22: $2,279,900 capital appropriation, up to $1,636,870 in bonds/notes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2063-22: non-binding cannabis retail referendum for Nov. 8, 2022 ballot (4-1, Rex opposed)
• Approved PBA Local 181 contract, Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 of $14,946.53 for 2019 Road Program, new contract sum $474,613.04 (unanimous)
• Hired probationary police officers Christopher Colon, April Menditto, and Christian Dulin at $51,427.00 each (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 192-2022 accepting $594,710.39 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Renewed Middlesex Elks liquor license for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2022 regular meeting minutes and pay-all-claims resolution (unanimous)

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

The Borough Council introduced a $2,279,900 bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment, and introduced an ordinance to place a non-binding cannabis retail referendum on the November 8, 2022 ballot. It adopted ordinances revising Fire Department rules and repealing the Rent Control chapter, and approved three police promotions with exam waivers. All votes were unanimous except the cannabis referendum, which passed 4-1 with Councilman Rex voting no; Councilwoman Flood was absent.

• Introduced $2,279,900 bond ordinance for capital improvements/equipment, authorizing up to $1,636,870 in bonds (first reading, unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for non-binding Nov 8, 2022 referendum on allowing Class 5 cannabis retailers (first reading, 4-1, Rex nay)
• Adopted ordinance amending Fire Department rules and regulations, Chapter 40-2 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Chapter 323 'Rent Control' in its entirety (unanimous)
• Promoted Acting Captain Craig Comiskey to Captain, waiving exam requirement (unanimous)
• Promoted Acting Lieutenant Thomas Carroll to Lieutenant, waiving exam requirement (unanimous)
• Promoted Detective Sergeant Thomas Falk to Lieutenant, waiving exam requirement (unanimous)
• Awarded tree services bid to Predator Tree Service LLC, 6/15/2022-5/31/2024 (consent agenda, unanimous)

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

The Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2059-22 to establish salary ranges for various full-time, part-time, and hourly employees. They also held first readings for ordinances to amend Fire Department rules and repeal rent control. Additionally, the Council approved several business licenses and a Board of Health appointment.

• Adopted Ordinance 2059-22 fixing salary ranges for municipal employees (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2060-22 to amend Fire Department rules (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2061-22 to repeal rent control (Unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Rutkowski to the Board of Health (Unanimous)
• Approved amusement machine licenses for five establishments (Unanimous)
• Approved towing licenses for five companies (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Juan Rivera Ibarra from DPW (Unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2022 municipal budget and approved several ordinances, including repealing the local CERT program and updating extra-duty police vendor fees. The council also approved a shared services agreement with Somerset County for radio dispatching, extended recycling center operating hours, and authorized various appointments and claims payments.

• Adopted the 2022 municipal budget with $13,334,453.56 for municipal purposes and $634,457.63 for library tax (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2059-22 for employee salary ranges (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2057-22 repealing the local CERT program (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2058-22 amending administrative fees and passing through vendor fees for extra-duty police jobs (6-0)
• Approved repair of guide rails at Warrenville Road and West 2nd Street for $14,800 (6-0)
• Appointed Joe Costa as Fund Commissioner to the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund (6-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Somerset County for radio dispatching through March 31, 2027 (6-0)
• Authorized payment of all claims (6-0)

Borough Council

At a remote special meeting on May 2, 2022, the Borough Council adopted Resolution 136-2022 appointing Joseph Costa of 4301 Symes Drive, Belle Mead NJ as Interim Borough Administrator effective May 1, 2022. The appointment is temporary and part-time, in addition to his current roles as Director of Code Enforcement, Zoning Officer, and Construction Office Manager, with a temporary salary increase of $30,000 per annum paid weekly. The vote was unanimous among the five members present; Councilman Jeremiah Carnes was absent. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned with the next regular meeting set for May 10, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 136-2022 appointing Joseph Costa as Interim Borough Administrator effective May 1, 2022 (5-0, Carnes absent)
• Set temporary salary increase of $30,000 per annum for Costa, paid weekly for the interim term

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

The Council approved a new 4-way stop intersection at Hazelwood Avenue and Dorn Avenue. They also accepted the retirement of Administrator Marcia Karrow and introduced ordinances regarding the CERT program and police extra-duty fees.

• Approved 4-way stop at Hazelwood Ave and Dorn Ave (Unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Administrator Marcia Karrow and approved $25,902.56 payout (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,479.74 change order for Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2057-22 to repeal CERT program (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2058-22 to amend police extra-duty administrative fees (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,875.00 street opening permit refund to Justin Ruiz (Unanimous)
• Tabled $14,800 guide rail repair project (Unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Mayor and Council are convening a special meeting on April 14, 2022. The primary item on the agenda is an executive session regarding the Borough Administrator position.

• Resolution 124-2022 Executive Session regarding the Borough Administrator position

The Middlesex Borough Council held a special meeting on April 14, 2022. The council adopted Resolution 125-2022 accepting the retirement of Borough Administrator Marcia Karrow effective May 1, 2022. Earlier in the meeting, the council adopted Resolution 124-2022 to go into closed session to discuss the Borough Administrator Position. No public comments were made, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 124-2022 to enter closed session to discuss the Borough Administrator Position (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 125-2022 accepting the retirement of Borough Administrator Marcia Karrow effective May 1, 2022 (6-0)

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

The Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget and an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits. They also approved a revised procedure for police officer promotions and removed hourly fees for residents using certain borough parks and fields.

• Approved 2022 Municipal Budget with total general appropriations of $21,481,666.91 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2053-22 to increase CY 2022 budget by up to 3.5% (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2054-22 revising police superior officer promotion procedures (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2055-22 removing hourly fees for residents using Haverstick, Charlie Morgan/Runyon, and Simchock parks (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $5,050,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Lisariella DeAngelis as part-time violations clerk at $15.00 per hour (Unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 DMHAS grant application for Municipal Alliance (Unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of Debt Management Policy (4-2)

Borough Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting on March 29, 2022. The primary item on the agenda is an executive session to conduct Borough Administrator interviews.

• Resolution 108-2022 Executive Session: Borough Administrator Interviews

The Borough Council held a special meeting on March 29, 2022 with no public participation. The only substantive action was adopting Resolution 108-2022 to go into closed session to discuss Borough Administrator interviews. The meeting then adjourned; the next regular meeting is April 12, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 108-2022 to enter closed session for Borough Administrator interviews (6-0)

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

The Borough Council held a special meeting on March 19, 2022. The only substantive action was adopting Resolution 89-2022, which allowed the governing body to go into closed session to discuss Borough Administrator interviews, as permitted under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. No public participation occurred, and no other decisions were recorded. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2022.

• Adopted Resolution 89-2022 to enter executive session for Borough Administrator interviews (6-0)

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

The Borough Council introduced three ordinances on first reading, all approved unanimously: a 3.5% increase to the 2022 municipal budget appropriation cap, a rewrite of police superior-officer promotion procedures, and removal of resident fees for certain parks and courts. The council also adopted a consent agenda of routine resolutions and approved a temporary budget. Two items were tabled to April 12, 2022: a Bayer Crop Science temporary discharge approval and a resolution allocating sick, vacation and personal days to certain employees.

• Introduced Ordinance 2053-22 to raise the 2022 budget cap by 3.5% ($521,737.83) (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2054-22 revising police superior-officer promotion procedures (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2055-22 removing resident fees for certain parks, fields and courts (6-0)
• Approved February 22, 2022 Regular & Executive Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 7, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda of routine resolutions (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 85-2022 on Bayer Crop Science temporary discharge approval to April 12, 2022 (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution 105-2022 allocating sick, vacation and personal days to certain employees to April 12, 2022 (6-0)

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

The Borough Council held a special remote meeting on March 7, 2022. The only recorded action was adopting Resolution 88-2022, which authorized the governing body to go into closed session to discuss PBA Contract Negotiations under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. The public portion drew no comments, and the meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on March 15, 2022. No other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 88-2022 to enter closed session on PBA Contract Negotiations (6-0)
• Closed public portion with no comments received

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

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda that included extending the temporary appointments of Acting Captain Craig Comiskey and Acting Lieutenants Chad Corner and Thomas Carroll, each for up to six months at the annual salaries for those ranks. It also accepted two resignations from the Cultural & Heritage Committee, approved January 25 and February 8 meeting minutes, approved the 2022 HUD grant fund allocations totaling $63,854, and authorized payment of claims. A resolution approving a Bayer Crop Science temporary discharge application at the Factory Lane site was tabled to March 15, 2022, and the council went into closed session to discuss real estate, litigation, and contract negotiations.

• Approved extending Acting Captain Craig Comiskey's temporary appointment 6 months at $148,105 annual salary, effective March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved extending Acting Lieutenants Chad Corner and Thomas Carroll 6 months at $135,876 annual salary, effective March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved extending Acting Sergeants Mark Melchiorre, Ryan Skow and Sean Flanagan 6 months at $124,657 annual salary, effective March 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Laura Thomasey and James Johansen from the Cultural & Heritage Committee (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2022 Executive Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2022 Regular & Executive Meeting Minutes (5-0, Carnes abstained)
• Approved 2022 HUD funds totaling $63,854 for senior services, code enforcement, Legion Park tot lot equipment and library awning (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 85-2022 on Bayer Crop Science Factory Lane temporary discharge application to March 15, 2022 (unanimous)

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

The Borough Council tabled Ordinance 2051-22, which would revise parks and recreation fees, until March 15, 2022, after residents raised concerns during the public hearing. The Council adopted Ordinance 2052-22, accepting the Middlesex Village Homeowners Association's request for Title 39 traffic enforcement on its property. The Council also approved three Recreation Committee appointments, the January 25, 2022 minutes, and a consent agenda of 12 resolutions, and adopted a resolution to enter executive session on public safety, lease negotiations, and litigation.

• Tabled Ordinance 2051-22 revising parks and recreation fees until March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2052-22 for Title 39 traffic enforcement at Middlesex Village Townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Kristin Bennett from Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Sabino as regular Recreation Committee member (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Thomasey as Alternate #1 to Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda of 12 resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 74-2022 to enter executive session on public safety, lease negotiations, and litigation (unanimous)

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

The Borough Council approved the release of a 1955 deed restriction on Block 174, Lot 37.01 to allow for a potential single-family home variance. The Council also authorized the purchase of two police utility vehicles for $74,254 and additional police equipment for $81,545.46. Additionally, the Council introduced two ordinances regarding park fee schedules and private property traffic enforcement, and approved several personnel appointments and tax adjustments.

• Released deed restriction for Block 174, Lot 37.01 (4-0)
• Approved $74,254 purchase of two police utility vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $81,545.46 purchase of police vehicle equipment (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to revise park and recreation fee schedules (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Title 39 traffic enforcement at Middlesex Village (unanimous)
• Extended Hurricane Ida construction fee waiver until May 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded $30,000 public relations contract to Positive Solutions (unanimous)
• Advanced Officer Paul Muldowney to Patrolman Class A (unanimous)

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'

At its January 4, 2022 reorganization meeting, the Middlesex Borough Council swore in Councilmen Douglas Rex and Martin Quinn, appointed James Eodice as Council President, and approved a slate of professional service appointments for 2022. The council adopted a temporary operating budget of $8,429,765.57 and a temporary swim pool budget of $80,000.00 to fund operations until the 2022 budget is adopted. Most appointments passed unanimously, but the alternate engineer and borough prosecutor appointments passed 5-1 with Councilman Rex voting no. No public comments were made.

• Swore in Councilman Douglas Rex and Councilman Martin Quinn
• Appointed James Eodice as Council President (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher M. Corsini as Borough Attorney for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve S. Glickman as Borough Labor Attorney for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Colliers Engineering & Design as Borough Engineer for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Najarian Associates as Alternate Engineer for 2022 (5-1, Rex nay)
• Appointed Michael Colacci as Borough Prosecutor for 2022 (5-1, Rex nay)
• Adopted temporary operating budget of $8,429,765.57 and temporary swim pool budget of $80,000.00