Board of Commissioners

BORDENTOWN CITY, NEW JERSEY March 16, 2026 Meeting declared open at 7:08pm by Mayor Lagos Pledge of Allegiance Sunshine Statement Deputy Clerk, Brittney Chenosky Roll Call: Mayor Lagos, Deputy Mayor Sciortino & Commissioner Archer all present Minutes Approval: February 9, 2026, Motion Mayor Lagos seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion Carried February 16, 2026, Motion Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion Carried MAYOR LAGOS – DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, STREETS AND WATER Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-044 Appointing part-time Chief Financial Officer Debra Ciminera Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-045 Appoint Remington & Vernick City and Municipal Water Engineer Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-046 Appoint Bordentown City Trails Committee Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-047 Authorize Participation in the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Regional Trails Program Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-048 2026 Water Meter Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-049 Form and Details of Water Utility Bond Series 2026 Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-050 Acceptance of two-year Maintenance Bond Series 2026 Well No. 6 Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-051 Accept FY 2026 Lead Service Replacement Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-052 Authorize Submission of Sustainable NJ Grant Motion made by Mayor Lagos, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Introducing Ordinance 2026-003 Amend Street Sweeper Times DEPUTY MAYOR SCIORTINO, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND AFFAIRS Police Report read by Deputy Mayor Sciortino detailing Activities – February 3 – March 2, 2026 Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-053 Authorization for Municipal Alliance Grant – July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027 Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-054 Authorization for Distracted Driving April 1 – April 30, 2026 Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-055 Authorization Execution of Release and Indemnification Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, seconded by Mayor Lagos. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-056 Appointing OEM & Deputy OEM Motion made by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, seconded by Mayor Lagos. Motion carried. Resolution 2026-057 Authorization Donation of K-9 Vehicle COMMISSIONER ARCHER, DIRECTOR OF REVENUE AND FINANCE Tax Collector Report read by Commissioner Archer for month Ending February 28, 2026, FY 2025 Annual Statement of Receipts read as well. Commissioner Archer thanked Pamela Lewis, Tax Collector. Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Commissioner Archer thanked Deputy Clerk Brittney Chenosky for preparing a bill list. Resolution 2026-058 Approving Payment of Bills Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-059 Authorize 2025 Budget Appropriation Transfers Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-060 2026 Temporary Budget Transfers Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-061 Authorization Tax Overpayment Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-062 Appoint JIF Fund Commissioner – M. Lapolla Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-063 Appoint JIF Alternate Fund Commissioner – J. Moratelli Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Mayor Lagos, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-064 Appoint JIF Claims Coordinator – B. Chenosky Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-065 Authorization of Clerk to Execute Game of Chance Applications Motion made by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sciortino, Motion carried. Resolution 2026-066 Appoint JIF Safety Coordinator – J. Moratelli Public Comment Dan Aubrey, 418 Prine St. Thanked Deputy Clerk Brittney Chenosky for all her help with helping with finance. He mentioned April 25 for Bordentown Art of Revolution. Ann Lyon 11 Prince St. Spoke on behalf of the Bordentown Shade Tree Commission, asked about payment of dues. Arbor Day celebration, planting trees 4/18 at 9am. Steve Letterman spoke about women’s history and a Clara Barton event which will take place 3/28 at 3pm at the old Clara Barton Schoolhouse. Bonnie Goldman spoke about the Historic Preservation Commission. Asked if applications can be submitted for volunteers. Also asked about the banners around town that have been lost or destroyed. Cathy Shaw spoke on behalf of the Environmental Commission, mentioning the upcoming Earth Talk 3/25/26. Asked about pedestrian safety survey and all the potholes since the snowstorms. Judy Craig, Prince St. Mentioned about the plastic collection and that two benches have been made with all the collections, one bench is in front of Boyd’s Pharmacy and the other is in front of Smires and Associates. Also asked about the Polce Department moving to City Hall Complex. Rob Fierello, Thompson St. Asked about the public alley access on Thompson St. Thanked Sgt. Archer for responding to emergency call. John Brodowski, 107 Mary St. Trails Commission meeting is 3/17. Encouraged people to come out for the meeting. Thanked the City, Police and Public Works for the outstanding job handling the snowstorms.  Carter Quimby, Thompson St. Spoke in favor of Pegasus Theater. Adjourned Deputy Mayor Sciortino seconded by Mayor Lagos at 8:34pm, all were in favor.