Mayor & Town Council Meetings

Mayor & Town Council PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA July 20, 2026 Town of Boonton 100 Washington Street Open Public Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Boonton, NJ 07005 FLAG SALUTE AND ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCIL MEMBER TITLE PRESENT ABSENT Mr. John Meehan 1st Ward Council Member 1st Ward Council Member Ms. Danielle Cascone 2nd Ward Council Member Ms. Marie DeVenezia 2nd Ward Council Member Mr. Daniel Balan 3rd Ward Council Member Ms. Kimberly Mazzei 3rd Ward Council Member Ms. Luisa Lopez 4th Ward Council Member Mr. Benjamin Weisman 4th Ward Council Member Mr. James Lynch Mayor Mr. Fred Semrau Town Attorney Mr. Edward Pasternak Town Attorney Mr. Patrick Laverty Town Administrator Ms. Elizabeth Bonsiewich Town Clerk ADEQUATE NOTICE This meeting is being held in person and livestreamed via ZOOM. The public is invited to attend in person or to view the meeting by following the link below or by calling in to the phone number listed below the link. Public comments are welcome in person or by submitting written comments to the Town Clerk, which will be distributed to members of the Governing Body, and which although not required by law to be read at a meeting, may be summarized or read in their entirety, during the public portion of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted via email with the subject line “Public Comment” to the Town Clerk, Elizabeth Bonsiewich at ebonsiewich@boonton.org or by mail addressed to Elizabeth Bonsiewich, Town Clerk, Town of Boonton, 100 Washington Street, Boonton, New Jersey 07005. All written comments must include the name, address and phone number in order to verify the Author. Emailed comments must be received at least eight (8) hours prior to the meeting. Mailed comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85826555060 MAYOR’S STATEMENT Notice of this meeting has been provided through resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council on December 15, 2025 at its Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council at the Boonton Town Hall, 100 Washington Street, Boonton New Jersey and by electronic mailing to the Citizen of Morris County and the Daily Record newspapers, through posting on the Town website and by filing a copy of same with the Town Clerk. Members of the public were also permitted to submit written comments prior to the meeting via mail or email, which may be summarized or read in their entirety during the public comment period. All public comments, whether during the public portion of the meeting or submitted beforehand, shall be limited to no greater than three (3) minutes in duration. BOONTON ADMINISTRATOR AND COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS Administration-Administrator Patrick Laverty Economic Development/Special Projects-Council Member Meehan Parking-Council Member Lopez Public Works Committee-Council Member Mazzei Board of Health-Council Member Lopez Boonton Main Street-Council Member Meehan Green Team- Council Member Cascone Historic Preservation Commission-Council Member Balan Housing Authority-Council Member DeVenezia 1 1st Ward Council Member Appointment to fill the vacancy. Three candidates’ names have been properly submitted by the Boonton Republican County Committee to the Town Clerk: 1. Kelli Shiels 2. Anthony Suppa 3. Mark Wrobel ----------- RESOLUTION 26-173 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF __________________ AS 1st WARD COUNCIL MEMBER WHEREAS, there is currently a vacant 1st Ward Council position; and WHEREAS, three names have been properly submitted for consideration of appointment to fill the vacant position, namely: 1. Kelly Shiels 2. Anthony Suppa 3. Mark Wrobel NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that _________________________ be and is hereby appointed as 1st Ward Council Member to fulfill this unexpired term, ending December 31, 2026. Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Cascone Mr. Meehan Mr. Murray Mr. Neely Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch The 1st Ward Council Member will then take the Oath of Office July 8, 2026 Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Parade Committee Dear Mayor and Town Council, My name is Jim Leonard and I am the Labor Day Parade chairman. As is the past the parade committee is requesting the use of the Senior Citizen Van on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 8-5pm to shuttle the judges during the parade. Jim Leonard Parade Committee MOVED: SECONDED: Motion to Approve Pending Satisfaction of All Requirements MOVED: SECONDED: VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: ____ AGAINST: _____ 2  CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions 26-174 through 26-206 RESOLUTION 26-174 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL APPROVING MEETING MINUTES WHEREAS, Minutes of the previous meeting(s) have been submitted to the Mayor and Town Council for their review and approval. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the Minutes from the following meeting(s) are hereby approved as typed and filed in the Town Clerk’s office: Regular Meeting June 15, 2026 Closed Session Minutes July 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes July 10, 2026 RESOLUTION 26-175 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS WHEREAS, vouchers for payment have been submitted to the Mayor and Town Council by the various municipal departments. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, all vouchers approved by the Administrator be and are hereby ordered paid. RESOLUTION 26-176 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF ELIZABETH BONSIEWICH AS TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF BOONTON NEW JERSEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Elizabeth Bonsiewich as Town Clerk of the Town of Boonton to $90,000.00, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-177 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF KEITH LYNCH AS PART-TIME FIRE SUBCODE OFFICIAL BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Keith Lynch as Fire Subcode Official of the Town of Boonton to $15,295.00, not to exceed six (6) hours per week, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-178 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF MEGHAN LYNCH AS HR COORDINATOR IN THE TOWN OF BOONTON NEW JERSEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Meghan Lynch as HR Coordinator of the Town of Boonton to $80,000.00, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-179 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF TRACY PRYER, RECREATION DIRECTOR IN THE TOWN OF BOONTON NEW JERSEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Tracy Pryer, Recreation Director to $90,000.00, effective July 1, 2026. 3 RESOLUTION 26-180 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF RENAE WAGGNER AS REGISTRAR, HEALTH, ZONING AND FIRE PREVENTION CLERK. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Renae Waggner as Registrar, Health, Zoning, and Fire Prevention Clerk of the Town of Boonton to $65,000.00, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-181 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF LAURA WAGNER, SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR IN THE TOWN OF BOONTON NEW JERSEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Laura Wagner, Special Projects Coordinator to $75,000.00, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-182 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF JOHN WEBBER AS PART-TIME FIRE OFFICIAL BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of John Webber as Fire Official of the Town of Boonton to $40,000.00, not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours per week, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-183 RESOLUTION INCREASING THE SALARY OF DEBBIE WUNEJ AS UTILITY BILLING CLERK IN THE TOWN OF BOONTON NEW JERSEY BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that they hereby consent to increasing the salary of Debbie Wunej as Utility Billing Clerk of the Town of Boonton to $60,000, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-184 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAFAEL TACTUK AS FULL TIME ZONING OFFICER AND CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the appointment of Rafael Tactuk be and is hereby employed by the Town of Boonton, as full-time Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Inspector at an annual salary of $89,000, effective August 3, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-185 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON APPOINTING ALEC DOHERTY AS A SEASONAL LABORER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, a temporary seasonal employee is needed within the Department of Public Works. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council that Alec Doherty be and is hired as a seasonal employee for the DPW at an hourly wage of $18.00/hour, effective June 29, 2026 for a duration no longer than 6 months. RESOLUTION 26-186 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON APPOINTING EVAN GRAFF AS A SEASONAL LABORER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, a temporary seasonal employee is needed within the Department of Public Works. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council that Evan Graff be and is hired as a seasonal employee for the DPW at an hourly wage of $18.00/hour, effective July 6, 2026 for a duration no longer than 6 months. 4 RESOLUTION 26-187 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MORRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE FOR 2026 WHEREAS, pursuant to the proposed bylaws of the Morris County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, must appoint a commissioner to represent the Town in the Fund, and that said appointment must be made by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that Patrick Laverty be and is hereby appointed Commissioner to the Morris County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund for 2026. RESOLUTION 26-188 RESOLUTION APPOINTING 2026 HIF COMMISSIONER BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patrick Laverty be and is hereby appointed as the Town’s Alternate Fund Commissioner effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-189 RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOWN ADMINISTRATOR PATRICK LAVERTY “APPOINTING AUTHORITY” BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that Mr. Patrick Laverty be and is hereby appointed as the Town of Boonton’s Appointing Authority to the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, effective July 1, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-190 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MORGAN YOUNG AS A MEMBER OF THE BOONTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton that Morgan Young be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department, Maxfield Hook and Ladder Co#1, effective July 20, 2026. RESOLUTION 26-191 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO EXTEND GRACE PERIOD OF TAXES DUE ON AUGUST 1, 2026 WHEREAS, on July 14, 1994, Governor Christine Todd Whitman signed into law P.L. 1994, C. 72 allowing twenty five calendar days from the date the tax bills are mailed for payment of taxes; and WHEREAS, due to the delay in receiving the certified tax rate from the County for the year of 2026 tax bills will be mailed sometime after the mandatory date of July 16, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the grace period for the August 2026 quarter for tax collection only, has been extended 25 days after the mailing of tax bills. As of this date, the date of the mailing is unknown. Tax bills will include a Notice of Extension of Grace Period if tax bills are mailed after the mandatory date of July 16, 2026. RESOLUTION 26- 192 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL LAND AND PROPERTY FROM THE TOWN OF JUNE 16, 2026 WHEREAS, on June 16, 2026, the Town of Boonton conducted the sale of municipal property no longer needed by the Town in accordance with Ordinance 10-26; and WHEREAS, the Deputy Town Clerk reports that the minimum price of $10,000 to purchase such property, consisting of a 15’ alley adjacent to Block 75 Lots 12.01 and Lot 5.02, was obtained and recommends that the Mayor and Town Council accept the bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton that the bid proposal as set forth herein is hereby accepted. 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the terms of such acceptance shall be set forth, and a Contract of Sale and all other necessary documents in comport with this approval shall be prepared by the Town Attorney, and the land as sold shall be merged into the purchaser’s existing property. This Resolution shall be effective immediately. RESOLUTION 26-193 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN YEARS THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton applied for and obtained a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) Neighborhood Preservation Program(NPP) for $125,000 with a $25,000 match from the Town of Boonton for a total budget of $150,000; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to bolster economic development in the Boonton Main Street District; and WHEREAS, this will be accomplished by improving commercial facades and exteriors within the district, enhancing the quality of life for residents and customers of the district with a district-wide maintenance program, marketing plan and additional community events; and WHEREAS, the NPP Stakeholder team has created a Neighborhood Preservation Program Implementation Plan encompassing these goals and outlining their implementation; and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Preservation Program Implementation Plan for years 3-5 has been submitted to and approved by the Department of Community Affairs; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton that the Mayor and Council fully support the Neighborhood Preservation Program Implementation Plan Years 3-5 as submitted to and approved by the Department of Community Affairs. Resolution 26-194 Approval to submit a grant application and execute a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Roessler Street Section I Improvements Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Boonton formally approves the grant application for the above stated project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor/Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as Application ID 00054 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Town of Boonton. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor/Council and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Town of Boonton and that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement. RESOLUTION 26-195 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton (hereinafter also “the Town”) wishes to grant a temporary easement upon Town property to the owner of 312 Main Street (hereinafter “the property”) located within the Town; and WHEREAS, the owner seeks access through the Town’s Department of Public Works Property to accomplish property renovation and tree removal; and WHEREAS, the Town wishes to grant the owner a temporary easement, at the cost of $1.00, to allow the renovation and tree removal to occur, herein attached as “Exhibit A”; and WHEREAS, such temporary easement shall be upon the explicit condition that it shall not interfere with the use and/or enjoyment of the Town’s property; and 6 WHEREAS, such temporary easement shall be conditioned upon not impugning any operations at the DPW property; and WHEREAS, such temporary easement shall reflect that the Town grants such easement for no more than thirty (30) calendar days, and may cancel immediately for any reason; and WHEREAS, the Town shall be held harmless; and WHEREAS, such temporary easement is subject to a formal agreement and approval by the Mayor and Governing Body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Town of Boonton hereby authorizes its municipal counsel to negotiate, prepare and take all other necessary steps to effectuate an agreement and temporary easement as described above with the owner of 312 Main Street, in the Town of Boonton. 2. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the owner of 312 Main Street, and the Chief Financial Officer of the Town of Boonton, for their information and guidance. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. RESOLUTION 26-196 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON AUTHORIZING FIREWORKS AT THE BOONTON FIRE DEPARTMENT’S LABOR DAY CELEBRATION WHEREAS, the Boonton Fire Department will be holding its Annual Labor Day Celebration from Thursday, September 3, 2026 through Sunday, September 7, 2026; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the celebration, a fireworks display is planned to be conducted by International Fireworks MFG, CO, 242 Sycamore Road, Douglassville, PA 19518 being held from Boonton High on the natural grass area between the carnival and the bleachers; and WHEREAS, certificates of insurance have been forwarded to the Morris County JIF and to the Boonton Board of Education for the discharge of fireworks on this property; and WHEREAS, all precautions are in place through the Boonton Police Department, mutual aid fire companies from Boonton, Boonton Township, Mountain Lakes, Montville, Denville, Pine Brook, Parsippany Fire District #4, Parsippany Fire District #5, Parsippany Fire District #6, and the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service; and WHEREAS, contingent upon the approval from the Boonton Fire Official, the Town of Boonton Fire Department’s Labor Day Celebration Committee requests the date of September 6, 2026 be set for a fireworks display (rain date, September 7, 2026). RESOLUTION 26-197 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton (“Town”) is the owner of certain surplus property which is no longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of selling said surplus property as an “as is” condition without express or implied warranties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows: (A) The sale of the surplus property shall be conducted through GovDeals pursuant to State Contract A-83453/T2581 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the State Contract. The terms and conditions of the agreement entered into with GovDeals is available online at govdeals.com and also available from the Town. (B) The sale will be conducted online and the address of the auction site is govdeals.com. 7 (C) The sale is being conducted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-33 and the guidance set forth in Local Finance Notice 2019-15. (D) A list of the surplus property to be sold is as follows: YEAR MAKE / MODEL VIN STARTING BID 2003 Ford F450 Mason Dump w/Western Plow 1FDXF47P23ED84416 $ 2,500.00 2008 Ford F250 Utility Body w/Western Plow 1FTNF21568EC82511 $ 2,000.00 2012 Ford F250 Pickup Truck w/Western Plow 1FT7X2B62CEC33201 $ 2,000.00 1992 Dodge Van w/sewer camera equipment 2BFWB35Z1NK119574 $ 500.00 2014 Dodge Charger 2C3CDXAT3EH205726 $ 5,000.00 2013 Ford Transit Van 1FDEE3FS0DDA02990 $ 5,000.00 2009 Ver-Mac Electronic Sign Board 2S9US21109S132944 $ 200.00 Sewer Rodder (trailer) $ 300.00 RESOLUTION 26-198 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2027 FORD F250 FOR USE IN THE BOONTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL CONTRACT 15-C. WHEREAS, The Town of Boonton approved Resolution 26-48 on January 1, 2026, authorizing participation in the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council for the year 2026; and WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton has a need for, and desires to purchase a 2027 Ford F250 Pick Up from Ciocca Ford of Flemington under MCCPC Contract #15-C; and WHEREAS, the specifications with respect to said equipment and agreement are available in the Town Clerk’s office; and WHEREAS, the cost to purchase the said vehicle shall not exceed $53,920.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Town of Boonton hereby authorizes the Town Administration to proceed with the purchase of a 2027 Ford F250 through Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council Contract #15-C Ciocca Ford of Flemington, 215 US Highway 202, Flemington, NJ 08822. 2. The equipment and agreement shall include the specifications which are available in the Town Clerk’s office for the fee not to exceed $53,920.00. 3. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Michael Yazdi, Chief Financial Officer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. I hereby cer fy that $ 53,920.00le in the General Capital Account #C-04-55-115-011 ___________________________ Michael Yazdi, CFO RESOLUTION 26-199 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT FLEET 3 ADVANCED ALPR SYSTEM, UNDER STATE CONTRACT T0106/17-FLEET-00738 WHEREAS, The Town of Boonton outfits all police vehicles with cameras and an ALPR system; and WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c) may by 8 resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under a State Contract of the State of New Jersey for any contracts entered into; and WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N. 85th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract Number T0106/17-FLEET-00738 for the purchase of Law Enforcement equipment and supplies; and, WHEREAS, the Police Chief Christopher Petonak has recommended the use of this contract, price and other factors considered; and, WHEREAS, the cost of this purchase(s) shall not exceed $3,149.65 in year one and $25,197.06 in total over 93 months, ending in 2033; and, WHEREAS, the specifications with respect to said equipment and agreement are available in the Town Clerk’s office; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That Axon Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N 85th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 be awarded a contract for the purchase of the Axon Fleet 3 Advance ALPR System as recommend by the Police Chief Christopher Petonak, in an amount not to exceed $25,197.06 over 93 months ending in 2033, contingent on future year funding. 2. That the aforementioned contract is a term contract permitting the purchase of items at a stated price on an “as-needed” basis, at which time certification of available funds shall be provided for each purchase in accordance with local public contracts regulations. 3. That the Mayor and Council hereby direct the Business Administrator and Purchasing Agent to execute any documents which are necessary to purchase said equipment through State Contract T0106/17-FLEET-00738, subject to review, revision and approval by the Town Attorney. 4. This resolution and the contract will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. I hereby certify that $3,149.65 is available in General Capital Account #C-04-55-115-007 _________________________________________ Michael Yazdi, CFO RESOLUTION 26-200 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT BODY-WORN CAMERAS, TASERS, AND EVIDENCE LICENSING UNDER STATE CONTRACT T0106/17-FLEET-00738 WHEREAS, The Town of Boonton must supply all police officers with body-worn cameras and tasers for daily operational use; and WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c) may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under a State Contract of the State of New Jersey for any contracts entered into; and WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N. 85th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract Number T0106/17-FLEET-00738 for the purchase of Law Enforcement equipment and supplies; and, WHEREAS, the Police Chief Christopher Petonak has recommended the use of this contract, price and other factors considered; and, WHEREAS, the cost of this purchase(s) shall not exceed $3,081.07 in year one and $24,648.56 in total over 92 months, ending in 2033; and, WHEREAS, the specifications with respect to said equipment and agreement are available in the Town 9 Clerk’s office; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 5. That Axon Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N 85th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 be awarded a contract for the purchase of mobile video cameras and tasers as recommend by the Police Chief Christopher Petonak, in an amount not to exceed $24,648.56 over 92 months ending in 2033, contingent on future year funding. 6. That the aforementioned contract is a term contract permitting the purchase of items at a stated price on an “as-needed” basis, at which time certification of available funds shall be provided for each purchase in accordance with local public contracts regulations. 7. That the Mayor and Council hereby direct the Business Administrator and Purchasing Agent to execute any documents which are necessary to purchase said equipment through State Contract T0106/17-FLEET-00738, subject to review, revision and approval by the Town Attorney. 8. This resolution and the contract will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. I hereby certify that $3,081.07 is available in Current Account #6-01-42-115-100 _________________________________________ Michael Yazdi, CFO RESOLUTION 26-201 EMERGENCY CONTRACT DECLARATION FOR WELL #1 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, the Town has recently become aware that the submersible pumping equipment serving Well #1, a component of the Town’s groundwater supply, has failed, resulting in the loss of this critical water supply source; and WHEREAS, the Town’s Water License Operator determined that emergency removal of the failed pump and installation of temporary submersible pumping equipment was required to maintain interim water supply, and engaged William Stothoff Company, Inc., the Town’s well and pump contractor, to perform this emergency work; and WHEREAS, William Stothoff Company, Inc., already mobilized on site from the emergency removal, has submitted a proposal, dated June 19, 2026, to furnish and install permanent replacement pumping equipment, including a Xylem/Goulds bowl assembly, submersible motor, column pipe, and related appurtenances, and to return the well to reliable service; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Water License Operator that there be immediate action to procure and install the replacement pumping equipment (See Attached Memorandum at “Exhibit A”); and WHEREAS, the aforementioned conditions constitute a time-sensitive emergency, warranting the invocation of N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-6, Emergency Contracts, based upon the above noted professional opinions, and to protect public health and ensure continuity of the Town’s water supply; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Town Council hereby accept these professional recommendations, and direct the Administrator to immediately negotiate or award, without public advertising for bids and bidding, and notwithstanding that such contract price may exceed existing bid thresholds, to restore Well #1 to reliable service. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton acknowledge and declare the existence of an emergency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, et seq., requiring the immediate delivery of materials, supplies and services to remove, repair, and replace the submersible pumping equipment at Well #1, and any other work necessary as noted above. 10  2. Due to the time-sensitive nature of such emergency repairs, the Administrator shall perform any other actions as necessary to restore Well #1 to reliable service, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, et seq. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. RESOLUTION 26-202 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A TURBIDIMETER WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12(a) and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c) may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under New Jersey State Contract #T0983 / 21-DPP00589 for contracts entered into; and WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton has a need for, and desires to purchase a turbidimeter and accompanying sensors and controllers for the Water Department; and WHEREAS, the purchase is from Hach Company, of which the equipment shall not exceed a cost of $48,952.35. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Town of Boonton hereby authorizes the Town Administration to proceed with the purchase of a Turbidity Machine for the Taylortown Plant; and 2. The equipment purchase shall not to exceed $ 48,952.35. 3. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Michael Yazdi, Chief Financial Officer. I hereby certify that funds are available in the Water Capital Not to Exceed $48,952.35 Account #H-06-55-592-002 for $2,232.16 and Account #H-06-55-592-001 for $46,720.19 ____________________________________ Michael Yazdi, CFO RESOLUTION 26-203 AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A NON-FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS TO COASTAL ENGINEERING, LLC FOR BOONTON DAM OUTLET INTAKE REPAIRS WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton (“Town”) maintains the Boonton Reservoir, including the intake structure serving the Town’s water supply system; and WHEREAS, the intake structure requires repair, including removal or replacement of the intake screen clamp, removal of sediment and timber debris, fabrication and installation of a trash rack, repointing of stone masonry, and reinforcement of the operating platform and framing (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project requires specialized marine construction and commercial diving services, a category of work performed by a limited number of qualified contractors in the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Town’s Licensed Water Operator solicited quotations for the Project and received a written proposal from Coastal Engineering, LLC, dated March 30, 2026, in the amount of $42,637.96, and a response from Walker Diving, dated May 7, 2026, which did not include a quoted price; and WHEREAS, due to the highly specialized nature of the diving and marine construction services required, and the customary industry practice of requiring a paid site inspection or dive survey before a firm price can be furnished, the Town was unable to obtain a third written, priced quotation for the Project despite good-faith efforts to solicit additional vendors; and WHEREAS, the estimated contract amount of $42,637.96 falls within the range requiring solicitation of at least three (3) written quotations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 and the Town’s adopted bid threshold, and the Qualified Purchasing Agent recommends proceeding with the sole responsive, priced quotation received in light of the limited vendor pool and documented outreach; and WHEREAS, funds for this purpose are anticipated to be available, subject to certification by the Chief Financial Officer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows: 11  1. The Mayor and Town Council hereby award a contract to Coastal Engineering, LLC for marine construction and commercial diving services related to the Boonton Reservoir intake repairs, in an amount not to exceed $42,637.96, in accordance with the proposal dated March 30, 2026. 2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a Non-Fair and Open process under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification submitted by Coastal Engineering, LLC is hereby acknowledged as received and shall be placed on file with this Resolution. 3. The Town Administrator is hereby authorized to execute all contracts, purchase orders, and related documents necessary to effectuate this award. 4. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to certify the availability of funds prior to execution of the contract. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Not to Exceed $42,637.96 from Water Capital Account #H-06-55-593-003 RESOLUTION 26-204 AUTHORIZING A SOLE-SOURCE, NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT AWARD TO L & P INTEGRATORS FOR SCADA SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND INTEGRATION SERVICES WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton (“Town”), through its Water Department, owns and operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) system that monitors and controls critical water utility infrastructure, including the North Main facility, the Taylortown facility, and the Wellfield; and WHEREAS, the Water Department has identified a need for software upgrades and integration services for the SCADA system, including Allen-Bradley PLC programming software, Kepware communications software, HMI (Human Machine Interface) software upgrades, and configuration and integration services associated with new operator workstations at the North Main facility, upgrades at the Taylortown facility, and the Wellfield (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, L & P Integrators has served as the system integrator for the Town’s existing SCADA infrastructure and, as the original integrator and PLC programmer, possesses proprietary and specialized knowledge of the existing system architecture, programming, and configuration; and WHEREAS, the Water Department has determined, and the Mayor and Town Council concur, that continuity with the existing platform is necessary to ensure compatibility, reliability, and uninterrupted operation of critical water utility infrastructure, and that the software, programming, and integration services required for the Project are proprietary in nature and not reasonably available from any source other than L & P Integrators; and WHEREAS, this procurement therefore qualifies as a sole-source purchase pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, for which solicitation of competitive quotations is impractical; and WHEREAS, the Water Department has requested authorization for a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 to fund the Project; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Town Council hereby award a contract to L & P Integrators., 941 Home Grove Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787, for SCADA PLC programming software, Kepware communications software, HMI software upgrades, and related configuration and integration services at the North Main facility, Taylortown facility, and Wellfield, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. 2. This contract is awarded pursuant to a Non-Fair and Open process under N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification submitted by L & P Integrators is hereby acknowledged as received and shall be placed on file with this Resolution. 3. The Business Administrator is hereby authorized to execute all purchase orders and related documents necessary to effectuate this award. 4. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to certify the availability of funds prior to issuance of the purchase order. 12  This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Not to Exceed $30,000.00 from Water Capital Account # H-06-55-584-004 RESOLUTION 26-205 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN THE NORTH JERSEY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND WHEREAS, a number of public entities in the State of New Jersey have joined together to form the North Jersey Municipal Employee Benefits Fund, hereafter referred to as “FUND”, as permitted by N.J.S.A. 11:15-3, 17:1-8.1, and 40A:10-36 et seq., and WHEREAS, the FUND was approved to become operational by the Department of Insurance and community Affairs and has been operational since that date; and WHEREAS, the statutes and regulations governing the creation and operation of a joint insurance fund, contain certain elaborate restricts and safeguards concerning the safe and efficient administration of the public interest entrusted to such a FUND; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Boonton, hereinafter referred to as “LOCAL UNIT” has determined that membership in the FUND is in the best interest of the LOCAL UNIT. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the LOCAL UNIT hereby agrees as follows: i. Become a member of the FUND for the period outlined in the LOCAL UNIT’s Indemnity and Trust Agreements. ii. Will participate in the following type(s) of coverage(s): a) Health Insurance and/or Prescription Insurance and/or Dental Insurance as defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 17B:17-4, the FUND’s Bylaws, and Plan of Risk Management. iii. Adopts and approves the FUND’s Bylaws. iv. Execute an application for membership and any accompanying certifications. RESOLUTION 26-206 SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF BOONTON AND LUMEN GENTIUM ACADEMY FOR A SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASS 3 (“SLEO III OR OFFICER”) WHEREAS, the Lumen Gentium Academy is desirous of entering a shared service agreement with the Town of Boonton for a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class 3 (“SLEO III or Officer”); and WHEREAS, the SLEO III services shall cover the locations of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School at 205 Oak Street and Lumen Gentium Academy at 513 Birch Street; and WHEREAS, the Administration for the Town of Boonton and the Lumen Gentium Academy has negotiated an agreement to provide said service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton so approves the terms of the agreement which has been negotiated and authorizes the Administration to execute the agreement with the Lumen Gentium Academy. 13  CONSENT AGENDA VOTE Roll Call Vote for Resolutions 26-174 through 26-206 Town Council Discussion MOVED: SECOND: Motion to Adopt MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch RESOLUTION 26-207 RESOLUTION APPROVING CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2025 AUDIT TO THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Local Finance Notice 92-15 dated July 8, 1992, a corrective action plan shall be prepared addressing the recommendations provided in the annual audit of the Town’s books, accounts and financial transactions; and WHEREAS, the Annual Audit of the Town of Boonton for the Year 2025 provides two (2) recommendations, which are reflected in the Corrective Action Plan. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton directs the Chief Financial Officer to file a copy of this resolution along with the Corrective Action Plan with the Director, Division of Local Government Services. MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 18-26 (Public Hearing/Proposed Adoption) AN ORDINANCE UPDATING WITHIN THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE IV, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND CHAPTER 36, LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM WHEREAS, as the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Boonton wish to ensure that the Town of Boonton’s firefighters continue to provide the highest quality service; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Town of Boonton desire to update the Town Code, to reflect updated conditions for candidates wishing to serve as a Battalion Chief and to clarify deadlines for letters of intent for such election, as well as changes to the threshold necessary for eligibility for the Length of Service Award Program for Volunteer Frie Department members; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Boonton wishes to make these updates, to better protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. 14 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE: Chapter 27, Article IV, Fire Department, of the Town Code of the Town of Boonton is hereby amended to repeal and replace and amend the following provisions as identified, and only as follows: As to 27-15, D., the section is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following: 27-15 Department Officers D. Battalion Chief. (2) A candidate for the Office of Battalion can come from any of the five companies not currently represented by a member on the current Board of Chiefs. If, by August 1st of an election year, there are less than two candidates, a qualified candidate from the company of the current Chief of the Department is eligible to run for office of Battalion Chief. A letter of intent must be submitted to the Election Board by August 15th of the election year. If by August 16th of the election year there are less than two candidates for the office of Battalion Chief, a qualified candidate from the current Deputy Chief’s company shall be eligible to run for the office of Battalion Chief. A letter of intent must be submitted to the Election Boad by August 31st of the election year. If by September 1st of the election year there are less than two candidates for the office of Battalion Chief, a qualified candidate from the current Battalion Chief’s company is only one candidate from one of the two companies eligible to run a member for the office of Battalion Chief. A letter of intent must be submitted to the Election Board by September 15th of the election year. At no time can a member run for the office of Battalion Chief if his election shall cause all three Chiefs to be from the same company. As to 27-15 (2) Duties (b) General orders, the section is amended to only add the following provision: The Chief may post a QR code in each firehouse to provide access to general orders, in lieu of posting a full copy of the General Orders in each firehouse. As to 27-15 (2) Duties (e), the section is repealed and replaced with the following: The Chief is entitled to attend meetings of the Town Council, at his own discretion, but such attendance is not mandatory. As to 27-27 Support member requirements, K. the section is repealed and replaced with the following: A support member shall wear a standard firefighter dress uniform as well as a set of turnout gear. The support member shall use a standard helmet and wear a black front-piece on their helmet. SECTION TWO Chapter 36, Length of Service Awards Program is hereby amended to repeal and replace the following provision as identified below, and only as follows: As to 36-8, Active members. B. the section is repealed and replaced with the following: To emphasize the Department's core responsibilities, an active member must respond to 25% of the dispatched alarms to be eligible for any benefit of the plan. If the alarm response condition is met, the point sum equals the benefit percentage up to the maximum of 100%. All applicable sections of Chapter 36, Length of Service Awards Program, shall be updated to reflect the 25% threshold to be eligible for any benefit of the plan. 15 SECTION THREE. All ordinances of the Town of Boonton which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION FOUR. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance. SECTION FIVE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. SECTION SIX. This Ordinance may be renumbered for purposes of codification. Motion to Open Public Hearing MOVED: SECOND: Motion to Open Subject for Town Council Discussion MOVED: SECOND: Motion to Move Ordinance 18-26 Forward MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 19-26 (Introduction\Title Only) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON FIXING THE SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, FOR THE YEAR 2026 MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch ORDINANCE 20-26 (Introduction\Title Only) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT, PART II GENERAL LEGISLATION, CHAPTER 201 PARKING, WITHIN THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch 16 ORDINANCE 21-26 (Introduction\Title Only) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT, PART II GENERAL LEGISLATION, CHAPTER 246 SOLID WASTE, WITHIN THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON MOVED: SECOND: Yes No Abstain Recuse Absent Mr. Balan Ms. Cascone Ms. DeVenezia Ms. Lopez Ms. Mazzei Mr. Meehan Mr. Weisman Mayor Lynch TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY COMMENTS MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting shall adjourn. MOVED: SECONDED: TIME: VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: __ AGAINST:_____ 17