Middlesex public meetings in 2023

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings and consider final adoption of three ordinances, including one appropriating $185,000 for the Mountainview Park project and authorizing $175,750 in bonds. The council will also vote on resolutions to hire two probationary police officers, purchase firearms, and approve various contracts and agreements. The agenda includes a workshop item on Heather Lane property erosion and an executive session on real estate and personnel.

• Ordinance 2104-23: $185,000 for Mountainview Park design/permitting, $175,750 in bonds
• Ordinance 2105-23: Sale of Block 278, Lots 60 & 61 on Drake Avenue to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Resolution 353-2023 & 354-2023: Hire probationary police officers at $52,058/year each
• Resolution 360-2023: $61,377.51 for police firearms from Atlantic Tactical
• Resolution 358-2023: Shared service agreement with Franklin Township for animal control

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on ordinances including $185,000 for Mountainview Park design and permitting, property sales to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and stormwater bylaw updates. Resolutions include software purchases for the Fire Department, tax adjustments, and public facility upgrades.

• Ordinance 2104-23: $185,000 for Mountainview Park design and permitting, with $175,750 in bonds
• Ordinance 2105-23: Sale of Block 278, Lots 60 & 61 on Drake Avenue to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Ordinance 2103-23: Amend stormwater code to add privately-owned salt storage rules
• Resolution 337-2023: $12,175 for RedAlerts software for Fire Department
• Resolution 340-2023: $8,080 for lighted sign at Police Headquarters

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce an ordinance amending stormwater control to regulate privately-owned salt storage, and hold public hearings on ordinances creating development fees and authorizing the sale of Block 265, Lot 125. The consent agenda includes police equipment purchases, a refund, and various administrative resolutions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate matters.

• Ordinance 2103-23: Amends Chapter 355 Stormwater Control to add Section 355-12 'Privately-Owned Salt Storage'
• Ordinance 2101-23: Creates Chapter 247 'Development Fees' to comply with state affordable housing regulations
• Ordinance 2102-23: Authorizes public sale of Block 265, Lot 125
• Resolution 319-2023: $15,000 purchase of recordation system for police detention wing and interview room
• Resolution 320-2023: $27,051.33 for police vehicle equipment under state contract

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting to introduce and adopt ordinances, including a new development-fee chapter to comply with state affordable-housing rules and a parking-prohibition ordinance for Wellington Street. Council will also vote on multiple resolutions such as purchasing a garbage truck for $315,843.80, adding lien taxes for property-maintenance-code violations, and approving personnel actions and small equipment purchases.

• Ordinance 2101-23 creating Chapter 247 ‘Development Fees’ to meet state affordable-housing regulations
• Ordinance 2100-23 amending traffic code to prohibit parking on Wellington Street with posted signs and penalties
• Resolution 302-23 authorizing purchase of one garbage truck for $315,843.80 from Sanitation Equipment Corp.
• Resolution 297-2023, 298-2023, 299-2023 adding lien taxes for clean-up costs on Blocks 12 Lot 3, 249 Lot 3, and 264 Lot 6
• Resolution 313-2023 authorizing Borough Engineer to prepare plans for stream-bank erosion fixes at 6 Heather Lane

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with an ordinance introduction for a new no-parking zone on Wellington Street, and will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including a $263,500 contract for police RTU replacements, purchases of a police vehicle, tasers, speed signs, and a compactor, plus a block party approval. The meeting also includes workshop discussions on Heather Lane property erosion and an OEM Cadet Program, and an executive session on potential litigation and a real estate environmental study.

• Ordinance 2100-23: prohibits parking on Wellington Street
• Resolution 284-2023: $263,500 contract to Hanna's Mechanical Contractors for police RTU replacements
• Resolution 283-2023: purchase of 2024 Ford Utility Interceptor under state contract
• Resolution 286-2023: $12,353.20 for 3 Taser 7 bundles for police
• Resolution 293-2023: block party on B Street, Oct 7, 12PM-8PM

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. Key decisions include repealing a local pay-to-play ordinance to comply with state law, amending parking rules for parks, and selling two tax map lots on Drake Avenue to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The council will also vote on routine resolutions such as petty cash fund setups, sewer refunds, and a $106,500 engineering contract for NJDOT road projects.

• Repeal local pay-to-play ordinance (Ordinance 2099-23)
• Amend parking rules for parks (Ordinance 2097-23)
• Sell Block 278, Lots 60 & 61 on Drake Avenue to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Ordinance 2098-23)
• Approve $106,500 engineering contract for NJDOT road projects (Douglass Lane, Rutgers Lane & Princeton Drive)
• Establish petty cash funds for administrative, police, and recreation departments

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on a $1.93 million bond ordinance for capital improvements and an ordinance approving the assignment of a financial agreement for a redevelopment project. They will also introduce ordinances to amend park parking rules and sell property on Drake Avenue to the Army Corps of Engineers. The consent agenda includes numerous routine resolutions, such as hiring a probationary police officer, purchasing playground equipment, and approving shared services.

• Ordinance 2095-23: Bond ordinance appropriating $1,926,350 for capital improvements, issuing $1,359,350 in bonds
• Ordinance 2098-23: Sale of Block 278, Lots 60 & 61 on Drake Avenue to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Resolution 215-2023: Hiring probationary police officer Joseph Centola at $50,913 annual salary
• Resolution 223-2023: Purchase and installation of playground equipment at Victor Crowell Park, not to exceed $68,029.19
• Resolution 222-2023: Approving access for Green Brook Flood Damage Reduction Project

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, appointments, and public hearings. Key actions include a bond ordinance for real property acquisition, hiring a probationary police officer, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss an update on 1190 Mountain Avenue.

• Ordinance 2094-23: $500,000 bond ordinance for real property acquisition, issuing $475,000 in bonds
• Resolution 155-2023: Hiring probationary police officer Amanda Basso at $52,584 annual salary
• Resolution 161-2023: Addendum to contract for purchase of 302 Union Avenue for $430,000
• Resolution 169-2023: Purchase of Acuity Computer Aided Dispatch software under state contract, up to $47,608
• Resolution 166-2023: Repair of fuel pumps terminal management system by Petro King Service Co. for $20,273.50

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council convened a special meeting on May 22, 2023, with procedural items including a mayor's statement, salute to the flag, and roll calls. The meeting included a presentation on discussions with DEP/EPA regarding Creighton Lake but did not feature any formal decisions or votes.

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a budget hearing and consider adopting the 2023 budget, along with introducing a $500,000 bond ordinance for real property acquisition. They will also hold a public hearing on donating property to the Army Corps for the Green Brook flood project, and vote on numerous resolutions including fire equipment purchases and grant applications.

• Resolution 138-2023: Adoption of the 2023 Budget
• Ordinance 2094-23: Bond ordinance for $500,000 real property acquisition, issuing $475,000 in bonds
• Ordinance 2093-23: Donation of property to Army Corps for Green Brook Flood Risk Management Project
• Resolution 145-2023: Purchase of 24 Scott Air Packs for $24,516 for Fire Department
• Resolution 147-2023: Grant application for Mountain Avenue and South Avenue Improvements Project

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce an ordinance to donate property to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Green Brook Flood Risk Management Project. The agenda also includes public hearings on several code amendments, a property sale, and a consent agenda with resolutions on budget, software purchases, and personnel actions.

• Ordinance 2093-23: Donate property to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Green Brook flood project
• Ordinance 2090-23: Sell 0.0057-acre property (Block 43, Lot 32) on Second Street
• Resolution 128-2023: Purchase Acuity CAD software, not to exceed $22,272
• Resolution 134-2023: Authorize bond anticipation notes up to $6,177,000
• Resolution 135-2023: Buy burglar alarm system for police, $17,007.48

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce the 2023 municipal budget and six ordinances, including a small land sale on Second Street and updates to parking, alcohol, landlord registration, and housing codes. It will also hold public hearings and final adoption votes on five ordinances, including police extra-duty fees, a parking ban on Baekeland Avenue, a roadway dedication, a cap bank, and salary ranges. The consent agenda includes routine items like a DPW vehicle purchase and a tax cancellation for a disabled veteran.

• Ordinance 2090-23: sale of 0.0057-acre property (Block 43, Lot 32) on Second Street
• Ordinance 2083-23: prohibited parking/standing on Baekeland Avenue
• Ordinance 2085-23: cap bank to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution 112-2023: cancel 2nd quarter taxes ($2,794.21) for 100% disabled veteran
• Resolution 117-2023: purchase of one 2023 Ford Hybrid Maverick for DPW

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce five ordinances, including changes to police extra-duty fees, a parking prohibition on Baekeland Avenue, a roadway dedication, a budget cap bank, and salary ranges. It will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: one adjusting alcoholic beverage license fees and another updating political contribution citations. Several resolutions are scheduled for adoption, including a tax sale authorization and a contract for HVAC maintenance.

• Ordinance 2082-23: amend police extra-duty job fees
• Ordinance 2083-23: prohibit parking/standing on Baekeland Avenue
• Ordinance 2084-23: dedicate roadway portions of Block 318, Lots 1.01, 1.02, 19, 21
• Ordinance 2085-23: exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (cap bank)
• Resolution 104-2023: contract with JRC South for HVAC maintenance

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption on Ordinance 2079-23, which amends Chapter 86 (Filming) Section 86-2 regarding the Film Commission. The consent agenda includes resolutions on retirements, a property sale, bond release, fee waivers, and hiring, among other routine items. The meeting also includes an executive session on an environmental study and salary adjustments.

• Ordinance 2079-23 amending Chapter 86 Filming, Section 86-2 Film Commission
• Resolution 77-2023 releasing $72,121 cash performance bond for Middlesex Residential Urban Renewal LLC, pending $108,181 maintenance bond
• Resolution 82-2023 authorizing purchase and sale agreement for Block 154, Lot 1 for $440,000
• Resolution 87-2023 hiring Tyler Gronau as Part Time Director of Code Enforcement and Zoning at $55,000 annual salary
• Resolution 78-2023 waiving permit fees for Parker Engine & Hose Co. No. 4 fence installation

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council will hold its regular meeting to vote on routine resolutions including leasing a police copier for $8,640, releasing final payments for a 2019 road project, and appointing a new Board of Health member. The agenda also includes introductions of an ordinance amending filming regulations and public hearings on ordinances.

• Appointment of Ken Griggs to the Board of Health
• Lease of Sharp BP-70M45 Copier for Police Records Department ($8,640)
• Rejection of bids for Police Department RTU Replacement Project
• Release of final payment to Stilo Excavation, Inc. for Fisher Avenue and Ashland Road project
• Amendment of Public Works Employees Collective Negotiations Agreement

Borough Council

The Middlesex Borough Council held its annual reorganizational meeting to swear in three new council members and reappoint multiple municipal attorneys, engineers, and department heads for 2023. The meeting also included routine administrative actions such as adopting Roberts Rules of Order and approving official newspapers.

• Swearing in of Councilman Jeremiah Carnes, Councilman Robert Dessino, and Councilman Michael Conahan
• Appointment of Christopher M. Corsini as Borough Attorney (Resolution 1-2023)
• Appointment of Suplee, Clooney & Company as Borough Auditor (Resolution 2-2023)
• Appointment of Colliers Engineering & Design as Borough Engineer (Resolution 3-2023)
• Fee increase to $25 per tax sale notice for unpaid taxes (Resolution 24-2023)