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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Mayor & Council
Moonachie Council approves $93,357 park resurfacing and new ordinances
The Moonachie Mayor and Council met on July 23, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving contracts, ordinances, and resolutions. They adopted two ordinances amending local rules on smoking and recreational vehicle use, and introduced new ordinances for senior center restroom upgrades and employee salary adjustments.
- $93,357.50 contract for Concord Street Park resurfacing via ESCNJ Purchasing Co-op
- Three-year shared services agreement with Moonachie Board of Education for Special Law Enforcement Officer III (2026–2029)
- $525,000 appropriation for Senior/Civic Center restroom addition and door replacement
- Ordinance 2026-6 amending smoking restrictions in recreational areas
- Ordinance 2026-7 amending vehicle and recreational facility rules
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Regular Meeting July 23, 2026 Page 1
Regular Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday July 23, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to approve the Minutes of Regular
Meeting of June 25, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
COMMUNICATIONS:
NJSEA- Notice of application for Addition and Site improvement at 85 Washington Avenue,
Little Ferry.
Boroughs of Dumont, Englewood Cliffs- Urging State to Provide Financial Relief to
Municipalities for Costs associated with 100% Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption, Urging
Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts, Urging State Leaders to Implement Fair and
Equitable Reforms to Mitigate Unsustainable Increases in Health Benefit Premiums for
Public Sector Employees.
Motion by and second by to file communications.
ROLL CALL:
Regular Meeting July 23, 2026 Page 2
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS:
All matters listed below are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion
and second.
Motion by and second by .
ROLL CALL:
1. Authorize Contract with Ben Shaffer Recreation for Concord Street Park …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Mayor & Council
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Executive Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday July 23, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to approve the Minutes of Executive
Meeting of June 25, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
For Regular Meeting:
-Final Passage of Ordinances #2026-6 & #2026-7
-Introduction of Ordinances #2026-8, #2026-9
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
1. Authorize Contract with Ben Shaffer Recreation for Concord Street Park Resurfacing in
the amount of $93,357.50 through ESCNJ Purchasing Co-op #ESCNJ 24/25-03; Co-Op
#65MCESCCPS
2. Authorize Mayor to sign a three (3) year Shared Services Agreement with the Moonachie
Board of Education for Special Law Enforcement Officer III (2026-2029)
3. Approval to submit a grant application and execute a grant contract with the New Jersey
Department of Transportation for the Improvements to Joseph Street project
4. Reclassification of part-time Maintenance Worker
5. Authorize the purchase of Protective Boots, Gloves and Hoods for the Fire Department
from Continental Fire & Safety in the amount of $3,068.48 through State Contract 25-
COMG-13 …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
Mayor & Council
Moonachie adopts 2026 budget and caps spending via Ordinance 2026-5
The Mayor and Council of Moonachie, New Jersey convened a regular meeting on June 25, 2026, to adopt the 2026 municipal budget and pass Ordinance 2026-5, which authorizes exceeding budget appropriation limits and establishes a cap bank. The body also waived the full reading of the budget and closed public hearings on both the ordinance and the budget.
- Adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget via Resolution #26-
- Final passage of Ordinance #2026-5 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Approval of 2026 Annual Maintenance Agreement with Dart Computer Service for Police Department’s computer network ($3,625.00)
- Approval of refund of overpayment of taxes to Glaser Holdings LLC/Speed Properties LLC ($9,707.85)
- Approval of Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses for La Havana 59, Bazzarelli Pizzeria & Restaurant, and L’Punto Bar & Restaurant
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Regular Meeting June 25, 2026 Page 1
Regular Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday June 25, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to waive the Regular Order of Business.
ROLL CALL:
FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE#2026-5
CALENDAR YEAR 2026
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
The Borough Clerk has presented an affidavit showing that advertisement had been made
according to law.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE #2026-5:
Motion by and second by to close public hearing.
ROLL CALL:
Motion by and second by to adopt Ordinance #2026-5.
ROLL CALL:
2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Motion by and second by to approve following Resolution:
RESOLUTION#26-
Approval of Certification of Self-Examination of 2026 Budget.
ROLL CALL:
Motion by and second by to approve following Resolution:
RESOLUTION#26-
Waiver of reading the 2026 Municipal Budget in full.
ROLL CALL:
2026 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING:
Motion by and second by to close Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL: …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
Mayor & Council
Moonachie Mayor and Council to hold 2026 budget hearing and adoption
The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 budget. The body will also consider the final passage of Ordinance #2026-5 and the introduction of two new ordinances.
- 2026 Budget Hearing and Adoption
- Annual maintenance agreement with Dart Computer Service for Police Department network for $3,625.00
- Tax overpayment refund to Glaser Holdings LLC/Speed Properties LLC (Block 62/Lot 1) for $9,707.85
- Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses for La Havana 59 Corp, Bazzarelli Pizzeria & Restaurant Inc, and L’Punto Bar & Restaurant LLC
- Municipal Snow Plow Agreement with Bergen County for 2027-2028 seasons
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Executive Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday June 25, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to approve the Minutes of Executive
Meeting of May 28, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
For Regular Meeting:
-Final Passage of Ordinance #2026-5 & 2026 Budget Hearing & Adoption
-Introduction of Ordinances #2026-6, #2026-7
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS
1. Authorize Mayor to sign an agreement with the County of Bergen for 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine
Program.
2. Approval of Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses for the following:
La Havana 59 Corp t/a La Havana 59
Bazzarelli Pizzeria & Restaurant Inc t/a
Bazzarellis Pizzeria And Restaurant Inc
L’Punto Bar & Restaurant LLC
3. Authorizing Inclusion in the Bergen County Community Development Program.
4. Authorizing The Execution of an Agreement with the County Of Bergen to Supersede the
Cooperative Agreement Dated July 1, 2024, And Amendments Thereto Establishing the Bergen
County Community Development Program.
5. Appointment of Representatives to Community Development Committee from July 1, 2026 to
June 30, 202 …
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Thu May 28, 2026
Mayor & Council
✓ Decided: Moonachie introduces 2026 budget with no municipal tax increase
The Mayor and Council introduced the 2026 budget and a related ordinance to establish a cap bank. The proposed budget uses approximately $3.7 million in surplus to keep municipal tax values flat. Several police equipment purchases and liquor license renewals were also approved.
- Introduced 2026 Budget (All ayes)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #2026-5 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (All ayes)
- Approved $2,805 contract with Idemia for Police LiveScan maintenance (All ayes)
- Approved $8,750 change order for Empire Boulevard Phase 2 paving (All ayes)
- Approved $2,706.43 property tax refund to Corelogic for Jorge Morales (All ayes)
- Approved tax appeal settlement for Glaser Holdings LLC/Speed Properties LLC for approx. $9,707.85 (All ayes)
- Approved $9,792.18 purchase of police ammunition from Eagle Point Gun/TJ Morris & Sons (All ayes)
- Approved $34,613.49 for emergency equipment in two new police vehicles from Elite Vehicle Solutions (All ayes)
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Regular Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday May 28, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to approve the Minutes of Regular
Meeting of April 23, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
COMMUNICATIONS:
Bergen County Board of Commissioners- Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month,
Mental Health Awareness Month, Historic Preservation Month, Asian-American/Pacific
Islander Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, ALS Awareness Month, National
Teacher Appreciation Week, Municipal Clerks Week.
Borough of Westwood, Township of Washington- Resolution Opposing S-1836.
Borough of Hillsdale- Resolution Opposing Legislation Bypassing Local Planning, Resolution
Calling for the Restoration of Energy Tax Receipts & Increased Municipal Aid to Provide
Real Property Tax Relief, Resolution Urging State Leaders to Implement Fair & Equitable
Reforms to Mitigate the unsustainable Increases in Health Benefit Premiums for Public
Sector Employees.
Borough of Little Ferry- Notice of Adoption of Zoning Ordinance #1673-15-26 .
Boroughs of Old Tappan, Wallington, Westwo …
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Regular Meeting May 28, 2026 Page 1
Regular Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday May 28, 2026 7:18 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin-present, Surak, Wende – not present
Administrator- T. Ciannamea-present, Attorney- F. Migliorino- present
Engineer-not present
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by C/Bauer and second by C/Cirillo to waive the regular order of business.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin.
All ayes. So ordered.
NEW BUSINESS:
2026 Budget Presentation
Paul Lerch, Lerch, Vinci & Bliss – Spoke about the proposed 2026 Budget, this year the
Borough is eligible for a self-examination of the budget. There is no increase in the municipal
tax. The Borough does rolling property assessments, and the average home’s impact will be up
about $11 on their tax bill. Mentioned that most towns are seeing increases on the municipal
portion, and in other towns he works with, he has seen $200 up to $600 increases per home.
Costs have increased in most municipalities due to health insurance increases. Mentioned the
budget includes annual salary increases and per contract steps in collective bargaining. Surplus is
being used to balance the budget and k …
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Thu May 28, 2026
Mayor & Council
Moonachie Mayor and Council to introduce 2026 budget and budget limit ordinance
The Mayor and Council are meeting to introduce the 2026 budget and an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also reviewing several consent resolutions for police equipment, infrastructure, and liquor licenses.
- Ordinance #2026-5 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Police equipment purchases: $21,358.89 and $13,254.60 for emergency equipment in new 2025 vehicles
- Paving change order for Empire Boulevard Phase 2 in the amount of $8,750.00
- Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses for Bistro 107, Segovia Restaurant, The Graycliff, and In Thyme Food Service LLC
- Contract with Idemia for Police Department LiveScan Fingerprint System maintenance for $2,805.00
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✓ Decided: Moonachie Council approves police equipment and liquor licenses
The Council approved several police department contracts and equipment purchases, as well as multiple retail liquor licenses. The purchase of infield mix for ballfields was tabled, and the 2026 budget appropriation limit ordinance was introduced.
- Approved $2,805 contract with Idemia for Police LiveScan system
- Approved $9,792.18 purchase of police ammunition from Eagle Point Gun/TJ Morris & Sons
- Approved $21,358.89 for emergency equipment in 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor
- Approved $13,254.60 for emergency equipment in 2025 Chevy Tahoe
- Approved Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses for Bistro 107, Segovia Restaurant, The Graycliff, and In Thyme Food Service LLC
- Approved Plenary Retail Distribution License for Moonachie Liquors
- Approved $4,800 contract with Nec Electrical Contractors for Firehouse washer/dryer
- Tabled purchase of $6,375 infield mix for ballfields
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Executive Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday May 28, 2026 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin, Surak, Wende
Administrator- T. Ciannamea, Attorney- F. Migliorino
Engineer-
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by and second by to approve the Minutes of Executive
Meeting of April 23, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Regular Meeting)
1. Approval of contract with Idemia for the Annual Maintenance Agreement for the Police
Department’s LiveScan Fingerprint System in the amount of $2,805.00
2. Authorize the purchase of Infield Mix for the Borough’s Ballfields from DunRite Sand & Gravel
in the amount of $6,375.00
3. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to DLS Contracting for paving work related to Improvements to
Empire Boulevard Phase 2 in the amount of $8,750.00
4. Authorize refund of overpayment of 2nd Quarter property taxes to Corelogic for Jorge Morales,
Block 42 Lot 16 43 Diamond Way in the amount of $2,706.43
5. Approval of proposed settlement for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 tax appeals of Glaser
Holdings LLC/Speed Properties LLC in the estimated amount of $9,707.85
6. Authorize purchase of ammunition for the Police Department from Eagle …
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Executive Meeting called to order, Mayor Vaccaro in the chair, at the Municipal Building on
Thursday May 28, 2026 6:30 P.M.
Mayor called for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin-present, Surak, Wende – not present
Administrator- T. Ciannamea-not present, Attorney- F. Migliorino -present
Engineer-not present
Borough Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on January 11,
2026, posted in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website in accordance with the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Motion by C/Bauer and second by C/Cirillo to approve the Minutes of Executive Meeting of
April 23, 2026.
ROLL CALL: Bauer, Campbell, Cirillo, Haberlin.
All ayes. So ordered.
Administrator Ciannamea entered the meeting at 6:32 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT RESOLUTIONS (Regular Meeting)
1. Approval of contract with Idemia for the Annual Maintenance Agreement for the Police
Department’s LiveScan Fingerprint System in the amount of $2,805.00
2. Authorize the purchase of Infield Mix for the Borough’s Ballfields from DunRite Sand & Gravel
in the amount of $6,375.00
C/Haberlin mentioned that the season is almost over for the fields.
Mayor Vaccaro mentioned discussing with the Assistant Superintendent regarding getting the
dirt so that the fields are ready in advance for next year.
Mayor and Council discussed and item was removed/tabled from the consent agenda.
3. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to DLS Contrac …
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Mon May 11, 2026
Board of Health
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May 11, 2026 Board of Health Regular Meeting 1
Zoom Video Link: https://zoom.us/j/92977850869 Passcode: 345537
By Phone: 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 929 7785 0869 Passcode: 345537
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of Moonachie is called to order by
President M. Cinque via Zoom on May 11, 2026 at _____pm.
President M. Cinque called for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: M. Cinque, M. Mezzina, J. Anastasio, L. Martinez, R. Wende
Attorney Juan Moran, Maria Schmitt, Health Inspector
Councilman Bradford Haberlin, Councilwoman Karen Surak,
Committee Liaisons to Mayor and Council
Secretary stated that notice of the meeting was published in The Record on February 16, 2026, posted
in the Municipal Building, and on the Borough website that the meeting would be held over
Zoom in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
MINUTES
Motion by __________, second by ________to adopt the minutes of February 9, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
COMMUNICATIONS
Bergen County Department of Health Services February-April 2026
Health Consultation Report February-April 2026
Registrar of Vital Statistics Report February-April 2026
Bergen County Animal Control February- April 2026
Terraphase Engineering Notice of NJDEP Submission of Initial Receptor
Evaluation for 68 West Commercial Avenue
Motion by _________, second by ________to file communications.
ROLL CALL:
Report from Health Inspector Maria Schmitt:
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Ra …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $11.7M | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · HIGHSPEED SLIP RING |
| $299,700 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · 8510003103!HOLDER ASSEMBLY,ELE |
| $296,636 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, EAF |
| $263,725 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · 8511239761!HOLDER ASSEMBLY,ELE |
| $249,615 | LPS INDUSTRIES INC Department of Defense · 8509617670!BAG,ODOR BARRIER |
| $239,625 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · COUPLER,ROTARY,RADI |
| $231,150 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · 8510194264!SIGNAL BLOCK ASSEMB |
| $228,696 | ELECTRO-MINIATURES CORP. Department of Defense · 8511346242!SIGNAL BLOCK ASSEMB |
| $228,122 | LPS INDUSTRIES INC Department of Defense · 8509654613!BAG,ODOR BARRIER |
| $208,050 | LPS INDUSTRIES INC Department of Defense · 8511710731!BAG,ODOR BARRIER |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.