Mayor and Council
Regular MeetingBernardsville, NJ · July 13, 2026
Agenda
BOROUGH OF BERNARDSVILLE
Mayor & Borough Council Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Mary Jane Canose
Council Member Al Ribeiro
Council Member Jeffrey Roos
Council Member Charlie Szrom
Council Member Rich Traynor
Council Member Christine Zamarra
Council Member Ross Zazzarino
2. STATEMENT OF PRESIDING OFFICER
Notice of this meeting was provided to the Bernardsville News and Courier News,
filed with the Municipal Clerk and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board on
December 4, 2025.
3A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3B. MAYOR’S WELCOME
Welcome to the July 13, 2026 meeting of the Bernardsville Borough Council.
Members of the public will be allowed to speak during the “Open Session(s)” and during
formal “public hearings” on the agenda.
Comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker, which will be monitored and
enforced by the Borough Clerk.
Failure of the governing body to provide a live broadcast of this meeting, or
technological problems encountered during the course of the meeting that affect remote
viewing and/or participation, will not invalidate this meeting or any action taken
including, but not limited to, the adoption of any ordinance, resolution or motion.
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor & Council Agenda – Page Two July 13, 2026
May 18, 2026 and May 26, 2026
Motion:
Second:
Voice Vote:
6. OPEN SESSION (FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING)
Spoken comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
7. DISCUSSION ON ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND ITEMS OF BUSINESS
7A. Main Street Bernardsville, Garlicsville, October 25th at the Train Station Lot
7B. Main Street Bernardsville, Winter Holiday Celebration
7C. JIF Renewal, January 1, 2027 to January 1, 2030
7D. Bernardsville Library Foundation, Request for Permission to Apply to ABC to
Serve Alcoholic Beverages at a Gratitude Event at the Library on September 26,
2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
7E. Additions to Claremont Playground
7F. Engineering Projects Update
8. ORDINANCES (Public Hearing)
Spoken comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
Mayor to open public hearing on Ordinance #2026-2053, ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAURELWOOD ROAD IN AND BY THE
BOROUGH OF BERNARDSVILLE, IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW
JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $259,208 THEREFOR, CONSTITUTING
PROCEEDS OF GRANTS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Mayor to close public hearing
Mayor & Council Agenda – Page Three July 13, 2026
I move to pass Ordinance #2026-2053 on final reading and adopt as published.
Second:
Roll Call Vote:
Ordinance #2026-2054, APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$200,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DOCUMENT
IMAGING
Note: this ordinance was introduced on June 22nd with a public hearing scheduled for July
13th, however it was determined that Ordinance #2026-2047, adopted on May 26 th,
appropriated the same funds for document imaging. Ordinance #2026-2054 is void.
ORDINANCES (Introduction) – None
9. RESOLUTIONS
#26-159 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS (as of 7/8/26 )
#26-160 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE PARTS AND
REPAIR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UTILIZING
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACTS, NEW
JERSEY STATE CONTRACTS, OR PRE-ESTABLISHED
DISCOUNT PRICING
#26-161 APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND
EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY27 TRANSIT
VILLAGE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
OLCOTT SQUARE AND BERNARDSVILLE PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
#26-162 ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE BERNARDSVILLE LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
#26-163 AMENDING THE CONTRACT END TERM FOR THE
MEMORIAL PARK DAM REMOVAL PROJECT GRANT
#26-164 ENDORSING THE PROMULGATION OF A NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC
Mayor & Council Agenda – Page Four July 13, 2026
REGULATION ORDER PROHIBITING CERTAIN LEFT TURN
MOVEMENTS ALONG MORRISTOWN ROAD (U.S. ROUTE 202)
#26-165 AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PICKUP
TRUCK THROUGH THE MORRIS COUNTY CO-OP
#26-166 AMENDING RESOLUTION #26-144, AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2 POLICE VEHICLES THROUGH THE
BERGEN COUNTY CO-OP
#26-167 AMENDING RESOLUTION #26-153, AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 AND FINAL TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO DAYTON CRESCENT NJDOT PROJECT#
2024-MA-00344
#26-168 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2 AND FINAL TO THE
CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO DAYTON
CRESCENT NJDOT PROJECT# 2024-MA-00344
#26-169 ACCEPTING PAYMENT FROM NEW JERSEY AMERICAN
WATER (NJAW) IN LIEU OF FULL-ROAD WIDTH PAVEMENT
RESTORATION OF BOYLAN TERRACE (FROM CENTER
STREET TO WEST STREET), WEST STREET, CENTER
STREET, AND PROSPECT STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$156,213 FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT RESERVES
#26-170 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS BY THE BOROUGH
ADMINISTRATOR
#26-171 APPROVING USE OF MORRIS COUNTY CO-OP CONTRACT
#6A: ROAD RESURFACING (MILLING AND PAVING –
DISTRICT 1)
#26-172 GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL
AUDIT(2025)
#26-173 AUTHORIZING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR LEAD BASED
PAINT INSPECTIONS
I move that Resolutions #26-159 to #26-173 be adopted:
Second:
Roll Call Vote:
Mayor & Council Agenda – Page Five July 13, 2026
10. REPORTS
10A. Mayor’s Update
10B. Administrator’s Report
• ACCEPTING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control (June)
Construction (May and June)
Housing Rentals (May and June)
Inspections – Code Enforcement & Land Use (May and June)
Police (June)
Public Works (June)
Sewer (June)
Violations (May and June)
Zoning (May and June)
Motion:
Second:
Voice Vote:
10C. Other Reports
Municipal Attorney Report
Council Liaison Reports
11. OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
11A. Correspondence
11A (1). Letter From Vincent Paragano
11B. Unfinished Business
11C. New Business
12. OPEN SESSION (FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING)
Spoken comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
Mayor & Council Agenda – Page Six July 13, 2026
13. CLOSED SESSION
Council Member ____________ moves, to adjourn to an executive session to consider:
and that the time when and circumstances under which the matter can be disclosed to the
public is when it (they) are finally resolved.
Second:
Voice Vote:
14. REOPEN/ADJOURNMENT
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BERNARDSVILLE BOROUGH
ORDINANCE #2026-2054
APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DOCUMENT IMAGING
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bernardsville, in
the County of Somerset, New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. The sum of $200,000 as appropriated from the capital improvement
fund for document imaging.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and
publication as required by law.
Attest: COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF
BERNARDSVILLE IN THE COUNTY
OF SOMERSET
Borough Clerk Mary Jane Canose, Mayor
Introduced:
1st Publication:
Adopted:
2nd Publication:
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RESOLUTION #26-160
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES
FROM VENDORS UTILIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACTS, NEW
JERSEY STATE CONTRACTS, OR PRE-ESTABLISHED DISCOUNT PRICING
WHEREAS, the Borough of Bernardsville has a continuing need to procure vehicle parts,
maintenance, and repair services for the Borough's fleet, including Police Department vehicles;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough may purchase goods and services through nationally recognized
cooperative purchasing programs, New Jersey State Contracts, or from vendors offering
established discounted pricing in accordance with applicable provisions of the Local Public
Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, utilizing cooperative purchasing contracts, State Contracts, and pre-negotiated
discount pricing provides the Borough with competitive pricing while ensuring the timely
procurement of necessary vehicle parts and repair services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Bernardsville as follows:
1. The Borough is hereby authorized to purchase vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair
services from vendors participating in approved cooperative purchasing programs, New
Jersey State Contracts, or offering established discounted pricing, as permitted by law.
2. Such purchases shall be made only when funds have been duly appropriated and certified
by the Chief Financial Officer and shall comply with all applicable purchasing
regulations and Borough policies.
3. This Resolution shall remain in effect through 12/31/2026.
The following vendors are approved under the following State Contracts, Cooperative
Purchasing Contracts, and pre-established discount pricing:
Purchasing Agreement Type Vendors
New Jersey State Contracting Buy Wise
Allegiance Trucks
Grainger
Lacal
Power Place
The Hose Shop
Neilson Ford
Cliffside Body
Bergen County Co-Op
ESCNJ Co-Op A&K Equipment
Kenvil Power
Montage Enterprise
All American Ford
HCESC Co-Op
Morris County Co-Op Lubenet
Somerset County Co-Op Joy Auto Parts
Interstate Battery
Pre-Established Discount Napa of Chester
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
__________________________________
Borough of Bernardsville
New Jersey Department of Transportation
FY27 Transit Village Grant Program
Resolution #26-161
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT
CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FY27 TRANSIT VILLAGE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE
OLCOTT SQUARE AND BERNARDSVILLE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVMENT
PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Borough of Bernardsville
formally approves the grant application for the above stated project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an
electronic grant application identified as TV-2027-Olcott Square and Bernardsville Trai-00008 to
the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Bernardsville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of the grant is $805,681.50; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement on behalf of the Borough of Bernardsville and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the
grant agreement.
Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council.
On this 13th of July of 2026.
_______________________
Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk
My signature and the Clerk’s seal serve to acknowledge the above resolution and constitute
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approve the execution of the
grant agreement as authorized by the resolution above.
ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL _________________________ __________________________
(Anthony Suriano Clerk) (Mary Jane Canose, Mayor)
RESOLUTION #26-162
ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE
BERNARDSVILLE LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bernardsville to accept a
donation from the Bernardsville Law Enforcement Foundation (BLEF) of $15,000 to support the
Police Department’s purchase of leather gear, holsters, and accessories.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
___________________________
RESOLUTION #26-163
AMENDING THE CONTRACT END TERM FOR THE MEMORIAL PARK DAM
REMOVAL PROJECT GRANT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council to extend the end term for the Memorial Park Dam
Removal project grant from July 31, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION #26-166
AMENDING RESOLUTION #26-144, AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF 2 POLICE VEHICLES THROUGH THE BERGEN COUNTY CO-OP
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bernardsville to amend
Resolution #26-144 to correct the total amount of the purchase of two Ford Explorers from
$91,173.50 to $92,173.50.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION #26-167
AMENDING RESOLUTION #26-153, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND
FINAL TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO DAYTON CRESCENT
NJDOT PROJECT# 2024-MA-00344
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bernardsville to amend
Resolution #26-153 as follows:
The following paragraph from Resolution #26-153
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council to approve Change Order
#1 and Final to the contract for Improvements to Dayton Crescent – NJDOT Project 2024-MA-
00344 in the amount of $17,896.76. The final contract amount of $296,569.00 represents an
increase of 9.96%.
Is hereby amended to read as follows
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council to approve Change Order
#1 to the contract for Improvements to Dayton Crescent – NJDOT Project 2024-MA-
00344 in the amount of $17,896.76. The contract amount of $287,594 represents an
increase of 6.63%.
FURTHER RESOLVED, to amend title of Resolution #26-153 to remove the word “Final”.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
___________________________
RESOLUTION #26-168
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2 AND FINAL TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS TO DAYTON CRESCENT NJDOT PROJECT# 2024-MA-00344
BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bernardsville to approve
Change Order #2 and Final to the contract for Improvements to Dayton Crescent – NJDOT
Project 2024-MA-00344 in the amount of $8,975.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the final increase of $8,975 accounts for the signage & striping
revisions completed by Straight Edge Striping. This increases the Final Contract Price to
$296,871.76.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
___________________________
RESOLUTION #26-169
ACCEPTING PAYMENT FROM NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER (NJAW) IN LIEU
OF FULL-ROAD WIDTH PAVEMENT RESTORATION OF BOYLAN TERRACE
(FROM CENTER STREET TO WEST STREET), WEST STREET, CENTER STREET,
AND PROSPECT STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,213 FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENT RESERVES
WHEREAS, during 2025, New Jersey American Water (NJAW) replaced water mains on
Boylan Terrace (from Center Street to West Street), West Street, Center Street, and Prospect
Street; and
WHEREAS, NJAW planned standard trench restoration and pave full the widths of Boylan
Terrace (from Center Street to West Street), West Street, Center Street, and Prospect Street; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Bernardsville has plans to fully pave Boylan Terrace (from Center
Street to West Street), West Street, Center Street, and Prospect Street as part of its regular
pavement management plan; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Murray, Public Works Director, confirmed with NJAW that in lieu of the
full-road payment restoration of Boylan Terrace (from Center Street to West Street), West Street,
Center Street, and Prospect Street. NJAW will provide a one-time non-refundable payment to
the Borough of Bernardsville for the Borough to retain a contractor to conduct the restoration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in lieu of full-road width pavement restoration
of Boylan Terrace, New Jersey American Water will:
1. Perform standard Trench Restoration; and
2. Pay the Borough of Bernardsville $156,213 for Boylan Terrace (from Center Street to West
Street), West Street, Center Street, and Prospect Street to be held in reserve for Road
Improvements.
I, Anthony Suriano, Borough Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing
to be a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened
meeting held July 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION #26-170
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS BY THE BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, Nancy Malool, Administrator, appointed Venus Brown as Technical Assistant to
the Construction Official (TACO) on July 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the appointment becomes effective July 27, 2026, at a salary of $70,000, pro-rated
for the balance of 2026, 35 hours per week.
WHEREAS, Nancy Malool, Administrator, appointed Rina Rodriguez as Administrative
Coordinator on July 1, 2026.
WHEREAS, the appointment becomes effective July 15, 2026, at a salary of $50,000, pro-rated
for the balance of 2026, 35 hours per week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Bernardsville confirms the above appointments.
I, Anthony Suriano, Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing to be a
true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened meeting
held July 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION #26-171
APPROVING USE OF MORRIS COUNTY CO-OP CONTRACT #6A:
ROAD RESURFACING (MILLING AND PAVING – DISTRICT 1)
WHEREAS, the Borough of Bernardsville is a member and participant in the Morris County
Cooperative Pricing Council (“MCCPC”) in 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director is seeking a proposal through the MCCPC to mill and
pave the following streets Crest Drive Section 2 (Club Lane to dead end), Center Street from
Bernards Avenue to Prospect Street, Maple Village Court, Brookside Avenue, Dobbs Street,
Sunnybrook Road, Sunset Drive, Winding Way, Prospect Street from Mount Airy Road to Center
Street, Douglass Avenue from Mine Brook Road to #41; and
WHEREAS, Schifano Construction Corp provided the Borough of Bernardsville a proposal &
contract which bidding has been completed trough the MCCPC; and
WHEREAS, the cost of mill and paving of the streets listed above is for an amount of $550,000
subject to the “as built” quantities as measured in the field and Asphalt Price Index and Fuel Price
Index.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Bernardsville to authorize the issuance of a purchase order for 2026 milling and paving of the
streets mentioned above.
I, Leslie Roberson, CMFO, hereby certify that funds for these services are available in Acct 33-
215-2943-1007 Capital Ordinance #2026-2047 – Mill & Pave Projects and Acct 33-215-2939-
1015 Capital Ordinance #2025-2020 – Mill & Pave Various
____________________________
I, Anthony Suriano, Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing to be a
true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened meeting
held on July 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION #26-172
GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT (2025)
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual
audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2025 has been filed by the Registered Municipal
Accountant with the Borough Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each
member of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to prescribe
reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the
governing body of each municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the Local Finance Board of the State
of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the
annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations”; and
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual
Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and
Recommendations”, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the governing body no later than forty-
five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and
WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at
least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid
and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board; and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey
may subject the members of the governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52 - to wit:
R.S. 52:27BB-52 - "A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after
a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director
of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition
shall forfeit his office."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Borough of
Bernardsville, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a
certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said
compliance.
I, Anthony Suriano, Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing to be a true
and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened meeting held July
13, 2026. _______________________
RESOLUTION #26-173
AUTHORIZING AN ADMINISTRATOR FEE
FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS, Ordinance #2026-2052 indicates that fees for lead based paint inspections are to be
set by council resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Bernardsville to authorize an administration fee of $20 per lead based paint inspection.
I, Anthony Suriano, Clerk of the Borough of Bernardsville, hereby certify the foregoing to be a
true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Borough Council at a duly convened meeting
held on July 13, 2026.
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Resolution #26-174, AMENDING THE CONTRACT END TERM
FOR THE MEMORIAL PARK DAM REMOVAL PROJECT
GRANT, was not available on Thursday afternoon. It will be
uploaded as soon as it becomes available.
Posted and renumbered as #26-163