Board of Commissioners

BORDENTOWN, NEW JERSEY AUGUST 12, 2024 The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held at the Carslake Community Center on the above date at 7:00 PM and broadcast using the ZOOM Virtual Platform available to members of the public. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jennifer L. Sciortino. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Acting City Clerk Jennifer M. Smith followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Acting City Clerk Jennifer M. Smith read for the record the Open Public Meetings Notice that adequate notice of the meeting had been given in the form of annual notice, adopted by the Governing Body, which was immediately posted upon the City’s Clerk’s Office, Bordentown City Hall and disseminated within seven (7) days of passage to the Burlington County Times and the Times of Trenton. The following named Commissioners answered the roll call: Mayor Jennifer L. Sciortino and Deputy Mayor Joseph D. Myers. Absent: Commissioner Heather Cheesman. Mayor Sciortino moved the approval of the minutes of the Commission Meeting July 15, 2024 seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried. The Acting City Clerk presented the following Event for Approval: The Acting City Clerk presented the following Events for Approval: 1. Cathy Elliot-Shaw – 2025 Green Fair June 14, 2025, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Carslake Community Center 2. Bridget Wiese – 2025 Porch Fest May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 3. Food Truck Permit #003 – Cousins Maine Lobster @ Tindall Road Brewery September 6, 2024 - Hours 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM & October 19, 2024 - Hours 1:00 PM-9:00 PM 4. Food Truck Permit #004 – The Wurst Wagon @ Tindall Road Brewery August 23 & 24, 2024 – Hours – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM & September 27, 2024 – Hours 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM & October 25, 2024 – Hours 11:00 – 9:00 PM 5. Food Truck Permit #005 – Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza @ Tindall Road Brewery September 20, 2024 – Hours 11:00 – 9:00 PM 6. Bordentown Yacht Club -Pig Roast - 1 Farnsworth Avenue September 14, 2024 – 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM w/ Rain Date September 15, 2024 7. Katherine Atwater – Old City Hall – Shower/Brunch – Request to serve alcohol September 22. 2024 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 8. Bordentown Little League – 10th District Team winning Eastern Regional Championship Parade Farnsworth Avenue - September 29, 2024 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM w/Rain Date October 6, 2024 9. Consolidated Fire Association – Raffle License Application October 5, 2024 -2:00 – 4:00PM & October 12, 2024 - 4:00 – 10:00 PM November 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM Mayor Sciortino moved the approval of the communications, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried. MAYOR SCIORTINO, DIRECTOR OF REVENUE AND FINANCE Mayor Sciortino, Director of Revenue and Finance, read the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending July 31, 2024, as follows:  Mayor Sciortino read the Tax Collector’s Report for the month ending July 31, 2024, as follows: Mayor Sciortino presented Resolution 2024-092 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-092 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JENNIFER M. SMITH AS ACTING CITY CLERK WHEREAS, Jennifer M. Smith, Acting City Clerk, was appointed for a one (1) year term effective August 14, 2023 and terminating August 1, 2024, upon the retirement of Grace I. Archer, RMC, CMC, City Clerk from her office on July 31, 2023; and Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 2  WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 requires that municipalities shall have a municipal clerk, appointed by the governing body; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(c), the governing body may appoint a person who does not hold a registered clerk certificate to serve as acting municipal clerk, with the approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, be reappointed as acting municipal clerk for a 1 (one) year term; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority invested by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133(c), the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Bordentown seeks to appoint Jennifer M. Smith as Acting City Clerk, effective August 1, 2024, for a term not to exceed one (1) year, or until the appointment of a Registered Municipal Clerk; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of August 2024 by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown, that Jennifer M. Smith shall be reappointed as Acting City Clerk, effective August 1, 2024, for a term not to exceed one (1) year. Mayor Sciortino moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-092, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Mayor Sciortino presented Resolution 2024-093 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-093 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of August 2024 that the following purchases, contracts or agreements for the performance of any work or the furnishing or hiring of materials or supplies, which have either been awarded after competitive bidding, or are exempt from competitive bidding, or the cost or price of which, together with any other sums expended for the performance of any work or services in connection with the same immediate program, undertaking, activity or project, or the furnishing of similar materials or supplies during the same fiscal year paid with or out of public funds which does not or will not exceed the total sum of $44,000 in the current fiscal year, or in the case of purchases that are not annually recurring, in a period of one (1) year, be and the same are hereby approved for payment by the City of Bordentown. Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 3 Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 4 Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 5  Mayor Sciortino moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-093, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Mayor Sciortino presented Resolution 2024-096 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-096 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES FOR THE RENTAL OF CARSLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE BURLINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Code of the City of Bordentown, Entitled Fees and Licenses, authorizes a rental fee for use of the Carslake Community Center; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown received a request from the Burington County Health Department for use of the Carslake Community Center for the free 2024 flu clinic, to be held on November 7, 2024; and WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Bordentown has determined that the County Health Department is a not-for-profit government agency supported by taxpayers dollars, and the requested use is beneficial to the health and welfare of the residents of Bordentown and the surrounding area, and hereby waiving the requirement of a rental fee in the amount of $75.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown, that the rental fee in the amount of $75.00 for use of Carslake Community Center by the Burlington County Health Departments is hereby waived. Mayor Sciortino moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-096, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Mayor Sciortino made the following Committee appointments: Bordentown Veterans Memorial Committee Ed Foley Jr. Term Expires December 2026 Scott Greenwood Term Expires December 2026 Christine Greenwood Term Expires December 2026 Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 6 DEPUTY MAYOR MYERS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, STREETS AND WATER Deputy Mayor Myers, Director of Public Property, Streets and Water read the Water Report for the month ending July 31, 2024, as follows: Deputy Mayor Myers presented Resolution 2024-094 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-094 EMERGENCY CONTRACT WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR GROUND PENETRATING SYSTEM TO LOCATE LEAKS THROUGHOUT THE WATER SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $ 18,900.00 WHEREAS, the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-6.1 et seq; provide for emergency purchases and contracts in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown was advised by Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates that an imminent emergency exists at the Water Treatment Plant. Water pressure levels throughout the entire water system have been extremely low. The City issued a Mandated Outdoor Water Usage notification on August 2, 2024. Therefore, this resulted in a recommendation to initiate a ground penetrating system to locate leaks throughout the water system on an emergency basis; and WHEREAS, the Water Engineer recommends to the Board of Commissioners that a contract be awarded to Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC. in the amount of $18,900.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has verified that sufficient funds are available within the Water Utility budget as follows: Water Miscellaneous: 4-05-55-502-299 $ 18,900.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown that: 1. Given the imminent nature of the situation, a contract be and is hereby awarded to Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC in the amount of $ 18,900.00 2. The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown and Acting City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC on behalf of the City of Bordentown. Deputy Mayor Myers moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-094, seconded by Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Deputy Mayor Myers presented Resolution 2024-095 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-095 AWARD OF CONTRACT FY’ 2022 NJDOT RESURFACING OF VARIOUS STREETS TO BLACK ROCK ENTERPRISES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $ 310,000.00 WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown duly advertised on September 20, 2023, according to the law for bids for FY’ 2022 NJDOT Resurfacing of Various Streets on Carpenter Street, Leyden Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Borden Street and Hopkinson Street within the City; and Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 7  WHEREAS, (3) bids were received, opened, and announced by Remington & Vernick Engineers at the City Municipal Complex 101 E. Park Street Bordentown NJ 08505 on October 5, 2023 and WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers have tabulated the bids received on October 5 , 2023, and find the apparent low bidder Black Rock Enterprises, LLC bids as follows: Contractor Address Bid Amount Black Rock Enterprises, LLC. 1316 Englishtown Road Old Bridge NJ 08857 $310,000.00 Earle Asphalt Company PO Box 556 Farmingdale NJ 07727 $324,013.13 American Asphalt 100 Main Street West Collingswood NJ 08059 $ 396,396.39 WHEREAS, Black Rock Enterprises, LLC is the lowest responsible bidder with a Base Bid in the amount of $310,000.00 and such bid package is in compliance with the bid specifications as prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer and Chief Financial Officer of the City do hereby recommend the awarding of this contract through the open competitive bidding process consistent with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC; and WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose. FY 2022 NJDOT Grant: C-04-55-916-008 $ 215,000.00 Ord 2023-07 I/A Carpenter/Myrtle/Leyden Resurfacing C-04-55-916-009 $ 95,000.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of August 2024 by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown that it does hereby award a contract for the FY’ 2022 NJDOT Resurfacing of Various Streets on Carpenter Street, Lyden Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Borden Street and Hopkinson Street within the City to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Acting, City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all contracts and related documents with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC necessary to award and complete the Contract. All contracts and related documents necessary to award and complete the award of the contract should be in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. Deputy Mayor Myers moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-095, seconded by Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Deputy Mayor Myers presented Resolution 2024-098 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-098 EMERGENCY CONTRACT WATER TREATMENT PLANT FOR TEMPORARY INTERCONNECTION WITH TRENTON WATER WORKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $ 41,854.69 WHEREAS, the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-6.1 et seq; provide for emergency purchases and contracts in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown was advised by Remington & Vernick Engineers and Affiliates that an imminent emergency exists at the Water Treatment Plant. The City has four (4) production wells that service their potable water distribution system. Recently, the City has lost the use of its production wells (Well No. 1) as well as the use of their backup high service pumps. Additionally, (Well No. 3) has been rendered unusable due to settlement. Combined with unusually high demands in the system (the result of extraordinary hot and dry weather conditions), the City needs to provide for an additional source capacity; and WHEREAS, Remington & Vernick Engineers recommends to the Board of Commissioners that a contract be awarded to Rain for Rent . in the amount of $41,854.69; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has verified that sufficient funds are available within the Water Utility budget as follows: Water Miscellaneous: 4-05-55-502-299 $ 41,854.69 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown that 1. Given the imminent nature of the situation, a contract be and is hereby awarded to Rain for Rent in the amount of $ 41,854.69 2. The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown and Acting City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Rain for Rent, on behalf of the City of Bordentown. Deputy Mayor Myers moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-098, seconded by Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Deputy Mayor Myers presented Resolution 2024-099 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-099 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT WITH TRENTON WATER WORKS, INC. WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown, through its water utility, provides and distributes potable water for public and private uses within the City of Bordentown, and in the Township of Bordentown, and engages in the bulk sale of water to the Borough of Fieldsboro, and is authorized to enter into contracts to sell water and water services in that regard; and WHEREAS, unexpected circumstances that have caused a temporary decrease in water pressure in the City of Bordentown’s water distribution system; and WHEREAS, Trenton Water Works, Inc. (“TWW”) is a department of the government of the City of Trenton, with its principal offices located at 319 E State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608; and WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown and TWW have discussed and agreed upon the concept of the City of Bordentown connecting to TWW’s water distribution system by way of a temporary six-inch overland main at a TWW hydrant located at 55 Main Street in Hamilton Township, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the proposed interconnection will be comprised of 4-inch HDPE potable water pipe meeting the requirements of ANSI/NSF Standard 61; and Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 8  WHEREAS, as a result of field testing that has been conducted by the City of Bordentown and TWW, the main is expected to produce sufficient flow and pressure in order to convey water to the City of Bordentown system; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Bordentown to provide its customers and rate payers with sufficient pressure in the water system, both for regular use, and in the event of an emergency situation which might impede the dependable operation of the Bordentown water distribution system; and WHEREAS, the City of Bordentown now seeks to execute an Emergency Interconnection Agreement with TWW to provide emergency potable water service to the City of Bordentown through the above-referenced emergency interconnection, on a temporary basis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED this 12th day of August, 2024 by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown, that: 1. The Mayor, Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown, and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Emergency Interconnection Agreement with Trenton Water Works, Inc., upon the review and satisfaction of the City Solicitor. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown. 3. The Emergency Interconnection Agreement shall take effect upon the execution of said agreement. Deputy Mayor Myers moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-099, seconded by Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Deputy Mayor Myers, read his Public Works/Water Utility Update Reports for August 12, 2024, as follows: Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 9  Deputy Mayor Myers commended the Public Works Department, especially to the trash collection crew, the weather the past 2-3 weeks has been insanely hot. Deputy Mayor Myers announced the sport flooring has been installed at 2nd Street Park and should reopen on Wednesday. He thanked the residents for their patience during the time of the construction. Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 10 COMMISSIONER CHEESMAN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND AFFAIRS In the absence of Commissioner Cheesman, Director of Public Safety and Affairs, Police Chief Shaun L. Lafferty read the Police Report detailing the activities of the Department from July 9 to August 5, 2024. In the absence of Commissioner Cheesman, Mayor Sciortino read the Housing Report for the month ending July 31, 2024, as follows: Mayor Sciortino presented Resolution 2024-097 for adoption and approval as follows: CITY OF BORDENTOWN RESOLUTION 2024-097 APPOINTING HM ENVIRONMENTAL AS THE LEAD BASE PAINT VISUAL INSPECTOR WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Bordentown a need for a licensed professional with experience of visual inspection of lead base paint; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 131 of the code of Bordentown City entitled “Lead based paint inspections and supplementing Chapter 37, entitled, fees; and WHEREAS HM Environmental is a licensed professional Lead Based Paint Visual Inspector with HM Environmental and has the New Jersey State mandated licenses: and WHEREAS, funds are available for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services” without competitive bids and the resulting contract must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law further requires that a Notice of the award of the contract be printed as a legal advertisement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bordentown this 12 th day of August 2024 as follows: 1. HM Environmental 1112 St. Mark Drive, Glendora NJ 08029 New Jersey be and the same is hereby appointed as Lead Base Visual Inspector for the City of Bordentown. The appointment is for a term of one year commencing August 12th 2024. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said contract encompasses a professional service recognized and regulated by law. It is awarded under a process that does not require or permit certain political contributions to be made. 3. The Mayor and Acting City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract and Agreement with HM Environmental of 1112 St. Mark Drive Glendora NJ 08029. 4. Notice of this action shall be published once as a legal advertisement in the official newspaper of the City of Bordentown within ten days of its adoption. Mayor Sciortino moved the adoption and approval of Resolution 2024-097, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried with all Commissioners present voting in the affirmative. Mayor Sciortino presented Ordinance 2024-11 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 258 Of The Code Of The City Of Bordentown, Entitled, “Vehicles And Traffic” for First Reading. Second Reading and Hearing will be held on September 9, 2024. Mayor Sciortino moved the approval of Ordinance 2024-11 on First Reading, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. } Jennifer L. Sciortino Nays} Roll Call: Ayes} Joseph D. Myers Abstain} } Absent}Heather Cheesman Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 11  Mayor Sciortino opened the meeting for public comment. Marguerite Sylvester addressed the Commissioners with several questions:  Regarding resolution 2024-095 how it funded and determined for which streets, sidewalks, and curbs to be resurfaced. Response: Deputy Myers stated it is funded through Capital Funds and it does not tell us exactly which properties will be getting new sidewalks or curb.  Have any of the volunteer fire companies recently received funds from the city. There is going to be a “Hero Challenge Run” to help raise funds for them. Mr. Hartz will provide more information.  After hearing the police report, that sounds like a lot of work, is the department understaffed.  How many public works employees are there. Response: Deputy Mayor Myers stated there are 10-12 employees and some are seasonal.  Did the city receive funds for the Clean Communities Grant. Response: Mayor Sciortino advised that the city did receive funds.  Is there a report/audit done for public safety, bike safety etc., unfortunately there are some pedestrians that will not use the sidewalk, however when a car approaches they will not move. Response: Chief Lafferty advised pedestrians should use the sidewalk if it is available. Bill Hartz discussed The Bordentown Hometown Hero Foundation is a non-profit that focuses on enhancing the quality of life and honoring those currently serving in the military, our veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers who live or work out of Bordentown. The Foundation is hosting it’s first “Hero Challenge Run” for our local firefighters on September 15, 2024, at Joesph Lawerence Park, from 9:00AM until 1:00PM. There will be 1.5 mile run along the way there will be 9 challenge stations led by members of the Bordentown Spartan Boot Camp. Proceeds will go towards our local firefighters for training and equipment etc. Mayor Sciortino stated this is great, please forward to my email the details, as we would like to help spread the word about this. Deputy Mayor Myers commented that himself and his son Gus will be signing up. Joseph Malone III discussed for the first time in his life he rode in an ambulance, unfortunately he had fallen, he thanked the police department and first responders for their help. He then stated is there going to be like an environmental tax, numbers sliding up the scale, if approved, we’re just chipping away at the little properties. He then asked the commissioners if the May Election is moved to November will the form of government change. The Commissioners replied that it will not change the form of government. Mark Childs on behalf of the Bordentown Residents Association he asked if there were any updates from the Water Department with the low water pressure issues. Deputy Mayor Myers and Jonathan Moratelli, Water Dept. superintendent, discussed they are currently waiting on a motor however the pumps are still working. Mr. Childs asked how old the pumps are, seems like them need to be replaced with these series of unfortunate events. He further stated what if there is a fire are the trucks going to have enough water. Mr. Moratelli stated the pumps are around 50 years old, few years ago well 3 had some repairs done, he has been in contact with the Office of Emergency Management where they are on standby with water tanks to help assist. Lastly, Mr. Childs wanted to know how much longer the water restrictions are going to be in place. Deputy Mayor Myers stated we are waiting to hear back from the state, maybe 1-2 more weeks. Sean & Anna Hart addressed the commissioners with concerns about their property on E. Burlington St. recently they have experienced water getting into their basement and concerns about flooding near Mt. Zion all because of the new construction going on which was approved earlier in the year by the Planning Board. They are hopeful that someone can come take a look at their property and where the new construction is to maybe find a resolution. The Commissioners acknowledge their concerns and will send someone out tomorrow to look at the properties. Jill Robbins addressed the Commissioners with several questions:  With the water restrictions in place and the sweeper only operating the downtown business district, what about the funeral homes on Crosswicks Street and Huber-Moore Funeral further down Farnsworth Avenue. Response: Deputy Mayor Myers acknowledged her comment for consideration.  Has an Ordinance been adopted or currently being worked on regarding handicap parking, she has seen residents move whom had a handicap spot and some residents have been using them. Response: Mayor Sciortino stated that there was discussion previously on updating the handicap ordinance. She turned over to Shaun L. Lafferty, Chief of Police who then stated they are currently working on it and looking to have them renew every two years.  Cars speeding on Crosswicks Street after going over the speed bumps, she is concerned about the children during school hours, is there a sign or a digital sign that shows your speed etc. Response: Chief Lafferty and Mayor Sciortino discussed a few options. Then Jospeh Malone III, reminded them that Crosswicks Street is a county road and just make sure to get there approval.  Does the public have access to stipends, bonds another type of financial document that are active non- active. Response: Mayor Sciortino advised annually the city posts on the website such documents. Jorge Gonzalez asked if the signage was finalized. Mayor Sciortino commented that the signs have been ordered, just waiting for them to come in. Grace Archer asked the commissioners if the May Election is moved to the November Election, when would the Reorganization Meeting take place in May or January and wouldn’t be moving from the Walsh Act to the Faulkner Act. Christopher Orlando, City Solicitor stated if the election is moved then the term of any person in office, shall be extended until November and the Reorganization Meeting would take place in January. Jim Heupel discussed for over a year he has been having ongoing issues with his neighbors’ tenants, inspectors say there are four units but there are five he stated. If someone can come out tomorrow for the young couple, why can’t someone come out tomorrow for him. There was further discussion among Mayor Sciortino, Mr. Heupel and Jennifer Smith about who has already been out to inspect the property and to have someone come back out to reinspect. Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 12  Sallie Miller thanked the Commissioners for addressing her concern about the poison ivy on the corner of Ann & Third Street. With no further business to conduct, Mayor Sciortino moved for adjournment, seconded by Deputy Mayor Myers. Motion carried. ATTEST: ADJOURNED, Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 13 ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONERS Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 14