Mayor and Council Agenda

TOWN OF CLINTON RE-ORGANIZATION MEETING JANUARY 2, 2025 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE SWEARING IN OF COUNCILMAN NICK BRUNO SWEARING IN OF COUNCILWOMAN KYLE PERLOFF MAYOR’S COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS RESOLUTIONS: 1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY: Gebhardt & Kiefer 2. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL ENGINEER: Van Cleef Engineering 3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE TOWN ENGINEER: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. 4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING WATER CONSULTING ENGINEER: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. 5. RESOLUTION APPOINTING SEWER CONSULTING ENGINEER: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. 6. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE SEWER ENGINEER: Van Cleef Engineering 7. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE WATER ENGINEER: Van Cleef Engineering 8. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PLANNER: Kyle & McManus Associates LLC 9. RESOLUTION APPOINTING STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND COMMISSIONER: Richard Phelan, Suzannah Givone – alternate 10. RESOLUTION APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT: Brown and Brown 11. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL INSURANCE AGENT: Brown and Brown 12. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL: McManimon & Scotland 13. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: Suplee, Clooney, and Company 14. RESOLUTION APPOINTING TOWN ARBORIST: Spanner Shrubs & Trees 15. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER, Laura Roerig, ACO 16. RESOLUTION SETTING 2025 COUNCIL MEETING DATES 17 – 20. RESOLUTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF CLINTON COURT: 17. Court Administrator Kimberly Marino 18. Prosecutor Jordan Rickards 19. Public Defender Scott Mitzner Alternate Public Defender Anthony Rotunno 20. Municipal Court Judge Erik M. Perkins 21. RESOLUTION FOR CHECK SIGNING AUTHORIZATION 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHECKS BEING ISSUED TO NJ MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSION 23. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS 24. RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOARD, COMMITTEE & COMMISSION MEMBERS 25. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY and TAX ASSESSOR TO FILE CORRECTIVE APPEALS 27. RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION CALCULATIONS FEE 28. RESOLUTION APPROVING BANK DEPOSITORIES: Kathy Olsen 29. RESOLUTION FOR INVESTMENTS 30. RESOLUTION FOR OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS 31. RESOLUTION FOR INTEREST RATES 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL/REFUND 33. RESOLUTION FOR 2025 TEMPORARY BUDGET 34-36. RESOLUTIONS FOR 2025 SALARIES: 34. NON-CONTRACTUAL 35. TEAMSTERS 36. POLICE 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING CHECKS FOR MAILING OF UTILITY BILLS 38. RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE MUNICIPAL CLERK 39. RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE POLICE CHIEF 40. RESOLUTION TO USE APPROVED VENDORS DURING WATER EMERGENCY 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECT – Nader House of Design 42. RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO SERVICE CONTRACT WITH BAY HILL ENVIRONMENTAL 43. AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL ADVISOR AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE SERVICES 44. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MUNCIPAL HOUSING LIAISON PAYMENT OF BILLS ANNOUNCEMENTS Happy New Year 2025! ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTIONS will not be read in their entirety. They have been posted on the Town Bulletin Board and copies have been made available to the press.  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #1-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GEBHARDT & KIEFER FOR MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Municipal Attorney as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Gebhardt & Kiefer has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Gebhardt & Kiefer has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Gebhardt & Kiefer has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Municipal Attorney from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Gebhardt & Kiefer; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current Budget, Legal, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Gebhardt & Kiefer as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and the office of Gebhardt & Kiefer. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #2-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING FOR MUNICIPAL ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Municipal Engineer as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Van Cleef Engineering has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Municipal Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Van Cleef Engineering; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current Budget, Engineering, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Van Cleef Engineering as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Van Cleef Engineering. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #3-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ALTERNATE TOWN ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of an Alternate Town Engineer as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Alternate Town Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current Budget, Engineering, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 4-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR WATER CONSULTING ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Water Consulting Engineer as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Water Consulting Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Water Utility Budget, Engineering, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 5-25 APPOINTMENT OF SEWER CONSULTING ENGINEER WHEREAS, there exists a need for the retaining and hiring of consulting engineering services, and WHEREAS, funds are or will be made for this purpose, as provided in the 2025 municipal budget, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services must be publicly advertised, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Town of Clinton as follows: 1. The firm Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. are hereby appointed as sewer consulting engineer to perform municipal services for the Town of Clinton during the period encompassed in the 2025 municipal budget, the amount of said contract not to exceed the amount budgeted for engineering services. 2. The Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute agreements with Suburban Consulting Engineers.: 3. This contract is awarded as a professional service under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.). 4. A copy of this resolution and the contract between the Town of Clinton and Suburban Consulting Engineers will be made available for public inspection in the offices of the Town Clerk during normal business hours. 5. Notice of these appointments shall be published in the Hunterdon Review as required by law. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 6-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING FOR ALTERNATE SEWER ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of an Alternate Sewer Engineer as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Van Cleef Engineering has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Alternate Sewer Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Van Cleef Engineering; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Sewer Budget, Engineering, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Van Cleef Engineering as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Van Cleef Engineering. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 7-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING FOR ALTERNATE WATER ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of an Alternate Water Engineer as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Alternate Water Engineer from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Van Cleef Engineering; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Water Utility Budget, Engineering, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Van Cleef Engineering as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Van Cleef Engineering. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 8-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KYLE & McMANUS ASSOCIATES LLC FOR MUNICIPAL PLANNER WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Municipal Planner as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Kyle & McManus Associates LLC has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Kyle & McManus Associates LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Kyle & McManus Associates LLC has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Municipal Planner from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as- needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Kyle & McManus Associates LLC; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current Budget, Legal, Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Kyle & McManus Associates LLC as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Kyle & McManus Associates LLC. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 9-25 RESOLUTION APPOINTING STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND COMMISSIONER WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton (hereinafter “Local Unit”) is a member of the Statewide Insurance Fund (hereinafter “Fund”), a joint insurance fund as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:10-36 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Fund’s Bylaws require participating members to appoint a Fund Commissioner; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Town of Clinton that Richard Phelan, Public Works/Business Administrator, is hereby appointed as the Fund Commissioner for the Local Unit for the year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Suzannah Givone, Municipal Clerk, is hereby appointed as the Alternate Fund Commissioner for the Local Unit for the year 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Local Unit’s Fund Commissioner is authorized and directed to execute all such documents as required by the Fund. Name of Entity: Town of Clinton By: Janice Kovach, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Cecilia Covino, Municipal Clerk This Resolution agreed to the 2nd day of January, 2025 by a vote of: ____ Affirmative ____Abstain ____Negative ____Absent  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 10-25 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton (hereinafter “Local Unit”) has joined the Statewide Insurance Fund (hereinafter “Fund”), a joint insurance fund as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:10-36 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws require participating members to appoint a Risk Management Consultant, as those positions are defined in the Bylaws, if requested to do so by the “Fund”; and WHEREAS, the Local Unit has complied with relevant law with regard to the appointment of a Risk management Consultant; and WHEREAS, the “Fund” has requested its members to appoint individuals or entities to that position; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of “Local Unit”, in the County of Hunterdon, and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Town of Clinton hereby appoints Brown and Brown as its local Risk Management Consultant. 2. The Public Works/Business Administrator and the Risk Management Consultant are hereby authorized to execute the Risk Management Consultant’s Agreement for the year 2033 in the form attached hereto. Name of Entity: Town of Clinton Attest: Richard Phelan Public Works/Business Administrator Certification I, Cecilia Covino, Clerk of the Town of Clinton, County of Hunterdon, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the governing body on this 2nd day of January, 2025 Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Witness my hand and seal of the Town of Clinton on this 2nd day of January 2025  2025 FUND YEAR STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 2nd day of January, 2025 among the Statewide Insurance Fund (“FUND”), a joint insurance fund of the State of New Jersey, Town of Clinton, (“MEMBER”) and Brown and Brown (“CONSULTANT”) through a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A.19:44A- 20.4. WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has offered to the MEMBER professional risk management consulting services as required by the Bylaws of the FUND; and WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has advised the FUND that he/she is familiar with the terms, conditions and operations of the FUND; and WHEREAS, the MEMBER desires these professional services from the CONSULTANT; and WHEREAS, the MEMBER has complied with relevant law in regard to the appointment of a Risk Management Consultant; and WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the FUND require that members engage a CONSULTANT and that the CONSULTANT comply with certain requirements set forth therein. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, agree as follows: 1.For and in consideration of the amount stated hereinafter, the CONSULTANT shall: (a)assist in evaluating the MEMBER’S exposures and advise on matters relating to the Member’s operation and coverage. (b)explain to the MEMBER, or its representatives, the various coverages available from the FUND. (c)explain to the MEMBER, or its representatives, the terms of the member’s commitment and obligations to the FUND. (d)explain to the MEMBER, or its representatives the operation of the FUND. (e)prepare applications, statements of values, etc., on behalf of the MEMBER, if required by the FUND. (f)review the MEMBER’S assessment and assist in the preparation of the MEMBER’S insurance budget. (g)review losses and engineering reports and provide assistance to the MEMBER’S safety committee, if required. (h)assist in the claims settlement process, if required, by MEMBER or FUND. (i)attend the majority of meetings of the Fund Commissioners or Executive Committee, if requested, and perform such other services as required by the MEMBER or the FUND. (j)comply with the obligations imposed upon Risk Managers in the FUND’s Bylaws. (k)act in good faith and fair dealing to the FUND. (l)perform other duties for the FUND as may be required from time to time by the FUND. 2. In exchange for the above services, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated in the following manner: (a)The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the FUND, on behalf of the MEMBER, a fee as compensation for services rendered. Said fee, an apportionment of the MEMBER’s assessment: 6% of workers’ compensation (excluding any fees, PLIGA, and loss ratio apportionment); 7.5% of non WC assessment (excluding any fees, PLIGA, and loss ratio apportionment); (b)The CONSULTANT shall be entitled to compensation for services provided during any calendar year only if the CONSULTANT has been appointed and holds the position of Risk Management Consultant, as of January 2 of the said calendar year for counties and municipalities holding general elections and July 30 for municipalities holding regular elections. (c)For any insurance coverages authorized by the MEMBER to be placed outside the FUND, the CONSULTANT shall receive as compensation the normal brokerage commissions paid by the insurance company. The premiums for said policies shall not be added to the FUND’s assessment in computing the fee set forth in 2(a). (d)If the MEMBER shall require of the CONSULTANT extra services other than those outlined above, the CONSULTANT shall be paid by the MEMBER a fee at a rate to be negotiated by the parties. 1. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. However, this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time by mailing to the other thirty (30) days written notice, certified mail return receipt. 2. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all laws applicable to producers who provide insurance products to public entities and shall comply with all applicable statutes and regulations relating to joint insurance funds. 3. The CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all affirmative action laws applicable in accordance with Exhibit A and to submit all necessary documentation establishing compliance within seven (7) days of this Agreement. ATTEST: Member Representative ATTEST: Risk Management Consultant Corporate Officer ATTEST: Statewide Insurance Fund Chairperson  EXHIBIT A STATEWIDE INSURANCE FUND MANDATORY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq.) GOODS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS This form is a summary of the successful professional service entity’s requirement to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. The successful professional service entity shall submit to the Statewide Insurance Fund, after notification of award but prior to execution of this contract, one of the following three documents as forms of evidence: (a) A photocopy of a valid letter that the vendor is operating under an existing Federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program (good for one year from the date of the letter); OR (b) A photocopy of a Certificate of Employee Information Report approval, issued in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq.; OR (c) A photocopy of a completed Employee Information Report (Form AA302) provided by the Division of Contract Compliance and completed by the vendor in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. The successful professional service entity may obtain the Employee Information Report (AA302) from the Statewide Insurance Fund during normal business hours. The undersigned professional service entity certifies that he/she is aware of the commitment to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. and agrees to furnish the required forms of evidence. The undersigned professional service entity further understands that his/her submission shall be rejected as non- responsive if said professional service entity fails to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. COMPANY: Risk Management Consultant SIGNATURE: PRINT NAME: TITLE: DATE:  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 11-25 APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL INSURANCE AGENT BE IT RESOLVED, that Brown and Brown, is hereby appointed to serve as Insurance Agent for the Town of Clinton, in the County of Hunterdon, for the calendar year 2025, and BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the requirement for the statutory insurance services for the year 2025 for the Town of Clinton, in the County of Hunterdon, and the requirements under the Local Public Contracts Law, the following resolution is hereby adopted: WHEREAS, there exists a need for the performance of the statutory insurance services for the year 2025, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the Town of Clinton, in the County of Hunterdon, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Brown and Brown. 2. This contract is awarded as a "Professional Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, subject to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) which states that "No local unit shall be required to advertise for bids for any of the work performed pursuant to 40A:5-4" 3. A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Hunterdon Review. ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 12-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH McMANIMON & SCOTLAND FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Bond Counsel Attorney as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, McManimon & Scotland has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, McManimon & Scotland has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that McManimon & Scotland has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Bond Counsel Attorney from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as-needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by McManimon & Scotland; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current, Water and Sewer Budgets, Legal, Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with McManimon & Scotland as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and McManimon & Scotland. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 13-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SUPLEE, CLOONEY AND COMPANY FOR MUNICIPAL AUDITOR WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a Municipal Auditor as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Suplee, Clooney and Company has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Suplee, Clooney and Company has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Suplee, Clooney and Company has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Municipal Auditor from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as-needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Suplee, Clooney and Company; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available in the following budget account: Current Budget, Audit, and Other Expenses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Suplee, Clooney and Company as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Suplee, Clooney and Company. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 14-25 APPOINTMENT OF TOWN ARBORIST BE IT RESOLVED, that Spanner Shrub & Tree Care is hereby appointed to serve as the Town of Clinton’s Tree Expert for the 2025 calendar year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the requirements under the Local Public Contracts Act, the following resolution is hereby adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton has many specimen and ornamental trees in its right of ways that require the services of a highly trained tree expert to diagnose problems, the cause of their diseases, and perform preventative care necessary for the trees in the Town; and WHEREAS these services cannot readily be put out to bid because they are extraordinary and unique and require an individual with great skill, knowledge, and experience in the diagnosis of tree related problems; and WHEREAS Spanner Shrub & Tree Care has extensive expertise diagnosing such problems, has a well- deserved reputation as a tree expert, and has spent many years advising the Town in the care and maintenance of its trees; and WHEREAS funds are or will be made available for this purpose to be certified by the Local Finance Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Clinton as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract, without competitive bidding, with Spanner Shrub & Tree Care for tree diagnostic and rehabilitation services. 2. The work to be performed by Spanner Shrub & Tree Care shall be in accordance with proposals approved by the Mayor and Council. _________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 15-25 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WHEREAS, it is required of municipalities to have a licensed and insured Animal Control Officer serve the Town; and WHEREAS, Laura Roerig, ACO, provides professional, humane and cost effective animal control services and employs certified staff members; and WHEREAS, Ms. Roerig has vehicles equipped with professional and emergency supplies and are capable of handling all animal problems and emergencies; and WHEREAS, the Clinton Police Department will be in charge of receiving all calls of stray animals and complaints and will be in direct contact with Ms. Roerig and WHEREAS, Ms. Roerig will charge the Town a flat fee of $300.00 per month; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, that Laura Roerig be retained as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Clinton __________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 16-25 RESOLVED, that the Town of Clinton Common Council will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, said meetings to be held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 43 Leigh Street. The Council will permit the public to access its meetings remotely via Zoom or other online meeting platforms Details for how to access the meetings remotely will be posted on the Town website at https://www.clintonnj.gov These scheduled meetings, beginning at 7:00 p m, are as follows: YEAR 2025 January 2 (Re-org) July 9 8 22 August 13 February 12 September 10 26 24 March 12 October 8 26 22 April 9 November 12 23 24 May 14 December 10 28 22 June 11  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 17-25 AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO ENGAGE A MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has entered into an inter-local municipal services agreement for the creation of a shared municipal court with the Township of Clinton; and WHEREAS, this court will be known as the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Court requires the services of a Municipal Court Administrator for the Calendar Year 2025; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton has authorized the appointment of the person named herein as the Court Administrator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, hereby ratifies the Appointment of Kimberly Marino as the Certified Court Administrator of the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton for the Calendar Year 2025. ______________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 18-25 AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO ENGAGE A MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR AND ALTERNATE PROSECUTOR WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has entered into an inter-local municipal services agreement for the creation of a shared municipal court with the Township of Clinton; and WHEREAS, this court will be known as the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Court requires the services of Municipal Court Prosecutor for the Calendar Year 2025; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton has authorized the appointment of the person named herein as the Court Prosecutor and the appointment of the person named herein as the Alternate Prosecutor. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, hereby ratifies the Appointment of Katharine Errickson of the Errickson Law Group, LLC, as the Court Prosecutor and the Appointment of Jordan Rickards as the Alternate Prosecutor of the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton for the Calendar Year 2025. ________________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 19-25 APPOINTING THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON PUBLIC DEFENDER AND THE CONFLICT / ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has entered into an inter-local municipal services agreement for the creation of a shared municipal court with the Township of Clinton; and WHEREAS, this court will be known as the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton has authorized the appointment of the persons named herein as the Public Defender and the Conflict /Alternate Public Defender. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, hereby ratifies the Appointment of Scott Mitzner as the Public Defender and Anthony Rotunno as the Conflict /Alternate Public Defender of the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton for the Calendar Year 2025. ______________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #20-25 AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO ENGAGE A MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE WHEREAS the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has entered into an inter-local municipal services agreement for the creation of a shared municipal court with the Township of Clinton; and WHEREAS this court will be known as the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton; and WHEREAS the Municipal Court requires the services of a Municipal Court Judge for the Calendar year 2025; and WHEREAS the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton has authorized to appoint the person named herein as the Court Judge. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, hereby ratifies the Appointment of Eric M. Perkins as the Certified Court Judge of the Municipal Court of the Town of Clinton for a three year appointment expiring 2027. ___________________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #21-25 CHECK SIGNING AUTHORIZATION WHEREAS, from time to time the Mayor is unavailable to sign checks, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an additional person be authorized to sign checks in the absence of the Mayor so that bills can be paid in a timely manner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, that in the absence of the Mayor, Councilwoman Mary Padmos, be authorized to sign checks. _____________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025 TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 22-25 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CHECKS TO THE NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton has the need to register municipal vehicles during the calendar year; and WHEREAS, the first Council meeting is held on the second Wednesday of the month when bills are approved for payment and the delay in registering vehicles would impact their use; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue a check payable to the NJ Motor Vehicles Commission for the amount required to register municipal vehicles; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign said check providing that the voucher for said payment be included on the bill list for approval at the next Council Meeting. _______________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #23-25 (1 of 2) APPOINTMENTS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS – MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS 2025 Municipal Clerk Suzannah Givone 3 Yr. Appt. Deputy Municipal Clerk Nancy Burgess 1 Yr. Appt Registrar Cecilia Covino Tenured Deputy Registrar Nancy Burgess 1 Yr. Appt. Assessment Search Officer Cecilia Covino 1 Yr. Appt Tax Search Officer Joy Sheppard 1 Yr. Appt Chief Financial Officer Kathy Olsen Tenured Deputy Treasurer Joy Sheppard 1 Yr. Appt Tax Collector Kathy Olsen Tenured Deputy Tax Collector Joy Sheppard 1 Yr. Appt Financial Assistant Allison Witt 1 Yr. Appt Collector of Utility Rents Nancy Burgess 1 Yr. Appt Zoning Officer Allison Witt 1 Yr. Appt Construction Official Dan Niro Tenured Construction Control Officer Allison Witt 1 Yr. Appt Fire Official John Daniels 1 Yr. Appt. Electrical Inspector and Building Inspector Peter Buchanan 1 Yr. Appt. Electrical Sub Code Official Plumbing Sub Code Official, Building Dan Niro Tenured Sub Code Official, and Building Inspector Fire Sub Code Official and --- of 4 year Fire Inspector Appt.  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #23-25 (2 of 2) ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS 2025 Code Enforcement / Housing Officer Allison Witt 1 Yr. Appt Water Superintendent Art Dysart Tenured Superintendent – WWTP Bob Niezgoda 1 Yr. Appt Lab Super & Manager – WWTP Bryan Lubsen 1 Yr. Appt Land Use Secretary Allison Witt 1 Yr. Appt Board of Health Secretary Suzannah Givone 1 Yr. Appt School Crossing Guards Suzanne Ocello 1 Yr. Appt Lisa Kubinak 1 Yr. Appt Jennifer Frohlich 1 Yr. Appt Tara Fioto 1 Yr. Appt Holly Smith 1 Yr. Appt Janet Chamberlain 1 Yr. Appt Carol Cornell 1 Yr. Appt Peggy Zabroski 1 Yr. Appt Town Physician The Doctor’s In 1 Yr. Appt St. Luke’s Care Now 1 Yr. Appt Rep. to Office on Aging Nora Klippstien 1 Yr. Appt Tax Assessor Fran Kuczynski Tenured Public Agency Compliance Officer Kathy Olsen 1 Yr. Appt (PACO)  TOWN OF CLINTON Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION #24-25 2025 - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES AFFORDABLE HOUSING 3 Year Appointment Mayor Council Rep Sally Simpson (2026) Senior Rep. Vacancy (2026) John Curreri (2026) BOARD OF HEALTH (3 Year Appointment – (Mayor Appointment) Nick Bruno (Council Rep.) Judy Lilien (2025) Chairperson Ann Holt (2024) Sally Simpson (2025) Sharon Dysart (2024) COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE (1 Year Appointment) Molly Padmos Council Rep. Ross Traphagen Council Rep. Kim Stentz Council Rep. Nancy Burgess John Creech ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & GRANTS COMMITTEE Molly Padmos Council Rep. Kyle Perloff Council Rep. Elizabeth Halpin John Creech Devon Stone – Chair Amy DeVita John Schneiderhan EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (2 Year Appointment) Coordinator Cory Kubinak - Police Chief (2nd yr of 3 yr. Appt) Deputy Coordinator Ryan Clancy TEAM Law Enforcement Coordinator Police Chief Mayor Janice Kovach – Mayor Water Sewer  2025 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES Page 2 of 3 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION – (3 Year Appointment) John Kashwick (Council Rep.) (2026) Chair voting Sherry Dineen (2027) Land Use Board Liaison Dean Solomos (2025) Denise Birmingham (2026) Shade Tree Liaison Veronique Lambert (2026) Mary Jo Kurtiak (2025) Norma Kania (2027) GREEN TEAM Grace Rogan Mary Jo Kurtiak Denise Birmingham Tom Valesek Kim Stentz John Kaswick Norma Kania Veronique Lambert Deena Roberts Jonathan Wall FILMING COMMISSION – (1 Year Appointment) J. Cory Kubinak Chief of Police Janice Kovach Mayor HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – (3 Year Appointment) Holly Lione Town Historian – Vice Chair Ross Traphagen Council Rep. -------------------- (2026) Secretary Holly Lione (2027) Carol Beder (2026) Rosemarie Platt (2026) Chair Norma Kania (2027) Will Miska (2025) Alt. #1 Eliabeth Cole Historian Alternate OFFICE ON AGING - 1 Year Appointment Nora Klippstein Municipal Coordinator PLATINUM COMMITTEE Kim Stentz Council Rep. John Kashwick Council Rep. Norma Kania  2025 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES Page 3 of 3 LAND USE BOARD (4 Year Appointment) Class I Janice Kovach Mayor - concurrent with mayor’s term (2028) Class II Sherry Dineen (2027) liaison to Environmental Commission Class III Ross Traphagen (2025) 1 year term concurrent with council term Class IV ----------- (2025) Liaison to Historic Commission Neil Viotto (2028) Craig Sailer (2026) Chairman Bryan Lubsen (2028) James Smith (2026) Jonas DeVita (2028) Ken Carberry (2025) Alternates: #1 Chesley Snider (2025) Alternate #2 Joseph (Jay) Joyce (12/31/2026) RECREATION COMMITTEE – (Mayor Appointment ) Kyle Perloff (Council Rep.) Plenary Member – Ex-Officio -non voting (Council Rep.) Member – voting member Paul Arnold (2025) Brad Cohen Treasurer Sean Rogan, (2026) Vice Chair Rachel Young Chair Dino Rentoulis) Liz Hedden (2025) – 2 year term Tony DiFabio 2 year term Alternate #1 Ryan Pender 1 year term Alternate #2 Elvira Bruno 1 year term SHADE TREE COMMISSION (5 Year Appointment) Kim Stentz (Council Rep.) (non-voting member) Denise Birmingham, Chair (2026) (Environmental commission liaison) Claire Birmingham (2027) Norma Kania (2027) Whitney Wetherill (2028) Jonathan Wall S.W.A.C. (1 Year Appointment ) N/A  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION 25-25 COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS 2025 2025 RESOLUTION 25-25 Mayor Bruno Kashwick Padmos Stentz Perloff Traphagen Affordable Housing X* Board of Assistance X Board of Health X Building and Ground / Roads X X X* Clinton Guild Liaison X Communications/Newsletter X X X* Economic Development/Grants X X Environmental Commission X Finance X* X X Fire Commissioner X Historic Commission X Insurance Committee X* X X Land Use Board X X Park Committee X X X Personnel X X* X Strategic Planning (personnel) X* X X Platinum Club X X Police Building X* X X Police Commission/Laborers X* X Recreation Committee X Rescue Squad X School Board X Sewer Committee X* X X Shade Tree Commission X Water Committee X* X X  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 26-25 AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY and THE TAX ASSESSOR TO FILE CORRECTIVE APPEALS AND COUNTER CLAIMS WHEREAS, from time to time errors are made in computing tax assessments; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Town of Clinton to file corrective appeals of such errors with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary for the Town of Clinton to file, in cases of increase, counterclaims as deemed necessary, with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation; and WHEREAS, the Attorney General has determined that the proper persons to file or defend tax appeals filed with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation and to agree to stipulations of appeals, are the Municipal Attorney and the Tax Assessor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council that the Municipal Attorney and the Tax Assessor of the Town of Clinton are hereby authorized to file corrective appeals with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation and to sign stipulations of appeals on behalf of the Town of Clinton which he/she feels are proper and in the best interest of the municipality. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Town Council that the Municipal Attorney and the Tax Assessor of the Town of Clinton are hereby authorized to file counterclaims in cases of increase with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation as necessary. That the Tax Assessor send written copies of such corrected assessments to the Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector, the Mayor and Council and the individuals involved no later than June 1, 2025. ______________________________ Mayor Janice Kovach ATTEST: ______________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC, Town Clerk I, Cecilia Covino, Clerk of the Town of Clinton, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Council at their re-organization meeting held January 2, 2025. ____________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 27-25 REDEMPTION CALCULATIONS FEES WHEREAS as a result of law P.L. 2010, c320, pertaining to fees that are chargeable through the Tax Collector’s Office, a new fee for the redemption calculations was adopted, and; WHEREAS the law provides for a fee up to $50.00 for each calculation of a redemption for a lienholder, and; WHEREAS the law allows a property owner or a person who has a right to redeem the ability to request two redemption calculations per year at no cost, and; WHEREAS if additional redemption requests are received, within a calendar year, By the property owner or person who has a right to redeem, the law allows the Tax Collector to charge a fee of $50.00 for each calculation; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the fee for each additional redemption request submitted to the Town of Clinton Tax Collector will be $50.00 for each calculation. ____________________________________ Mayor Janice Kovach DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 28-25 APPROVING BANK DEPOSITORIES BE IT RESOLVED, that Official Bank Depositories for the Town of Clinton be designated as follows for the year 2025: TD Bank PNC Bank Unity Bank Wells Fargo Bank of America Peapack-Gladstone Bank New Jersey Cash Management Investors Savings Provident Bank Chase ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #29-25 RESOLUTION FOR INVESTMENTS WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Clinton to make investments from time to time of funds in the Current Account, Water and Sewer operating Accounts and; WHEREAS, changes in the investments must be made from time to time and at times which do not coincide with regular meetings of the Town Council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be and hereby is authorized to invest and reinvest said funds in the Current Account and Water and Sewer Operating Accounts without the need of a formal resolution of Council for each investment or turn-over of funds, provided that investments are made in accordance with the recommendations of the Finance Committee of Council. _______________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 30-25 DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS TO RECEIVE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et. seq., requires that public entities designate newspapers for the receipt of notices of public meetings; and WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act provides that one of the newspapers designated to receive such notices shall be an official newspaper of the public entity, if one has been designated as such; and WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton has not designated an official newspaper; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, that the following newspapers and websites are hereby designated as newspapers to receive notices required under the Open Public Meetings Act for 2025: 1. Hunterdon Review 2. Courier-News 3. NJ.com DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 31-25 ESTABLISHING INTEREST RATES WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 et seq., permits the governing body to fix the rate of interest to be charged for the nonpayment of taxes, assessments, or other municipal charges. NOW THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, that the rate of interest on unpaid taxes and other municipal charges shall be eight percent per annum on the first One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars of delinquency and 18 percent per annum on any amount in excess of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date of actual payment, provided that no interest shall be charged if payment of any installment is made on or before the tenth calendar day (including the date payment was due) following the date upon which the same became payable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rate of interest on unpaid water and sewer bills shall be eight percent per annum up to One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars of delinquency and 18 percent per annum on any amount in excess of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars to be calculated from the date the bill was payable until the date of actual payment, provided that no interest shall be charged if payment of any bill is made within thirty (30) calendar days following the billing date; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to the interest provided above, on all delinquencies in excess of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars and which are not paid prior to the end of the fiscal year, the tax collector shall also collect a penalty of six (6) percent of the amount of the delinquency in excess of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Tax Collector. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #32-25 AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL/REFUND WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.1 provides that the governing body of a municipality may authorize by resolution a municipal employee to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, the cancellation of any property tax refund or delinquency of less than $5.00, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton that Kathy Olsen, Certified Tax Collector, be authorized to process the cancellation of any property tax refund or delinquency of less than $5.00. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  RESOLUTION #33-25 2025 TEMPORARY BUDGET RESOLUTION WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 provides that where any contract, commitment or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the purpose and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January 2025; and WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 2024 budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance, is the sum of $5,388,114.00 for the Current Budget, and $2,870,622.00 for the Water Utility Budget, and $2,326,597.58 for the Sewer Utility Budget and $298,260 for the Solid Waste Utility; and WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriations in the 2024 budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance in said 2024 budget is the sum of $1,414,379.93 for the Current Budget, and $753,538.28 for the Water Utility Budget, and $610,731.86 for the Sewer Utility Budget and $78,293.25 for the Solid Waste Utility; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his/her records: CURRENT ACCOUNT SALARIES & WAGES OTHER EXPENSES Mayor & Council $ 6,000.00 $ 4,000.00 Communications 2,000.00 Municipal Clerk 33,400.00 12,000.00 Financial Administration 24,000.00 6,960.00 Assessment of Taxes 14,672.00 1,000.00 Revenue Administration 13,000.00 6,000.00 Legal Services 15,000.00 Engineering Services 5,000.00 Land Use Board 8,000.00 2,000.00  2. CURRENT ACCOUNT SALARIES & WAGES OTHER EXPENSES Environmental Commission $ $ 250.00 Fire Prevention 7,000.00 500.00 Police 447,000.00 69,000.00 Historic Commission 250.00 Emergency Management 7,000.00 1,000.00 Streets & Roads 42,000.00 50,070.00 Shade Tree Commission 2,500.00 Solid Waste Collection 15,000.00 Buildings & Grounds 24,000.00 20,000.00 Community Center 1,000.00 Safety Administration 250.00 Vehicle Maintenance 30,000.00 Recycling 1,700.00 5,000.00 Board of Health 500.00 Recreation Services 500.00 Maintenance of Parks 2,005.00 Construction Officials 25,000.00 1,500.00 Housing/Rental Officer 8,000.00 Gasoline 35,000.00 Natural Gas 10,000.00 Electricity 20,000.00 Telephone 5,000.00 Street Lighting 12,000.00 Water 464.00 Fire Hydrant Rental 12,000.00 Solid Waste Disposal Costs 20,000.00 Social Security 50,558.93 Unemployment Insurance 2,500.00 General Liability Insurance 90,000.00 Workers Comp Insurance 50,000.00 Employee Health Insurance 142,000.00 Affordable Housing 200.00 Municipal Court 50,600.00 TOTALS $ 660,772.00 $ 753,607.93 Debt Service Bond Interest $ 11,675.00  3. SALARIES & WAGES OTHER EXPENSES WATER UTILITY $ 320,000.00 411,038.28 Social Security 22,000.00 Unemployment Insurance 500.00 TOTALS $ 320,000.00 $ 433,538.28 Debt Service NJEIT Principal $ 121,368.18 NJEIT Interest $ 67,967.20 Bond Interest $ 100,250.00 SEWER UTILITY $ 225,000.00 $ 270,431.86 Social Security 15,000.00 Unemployment Insurance 300.00 TOTALS $ 225,000.00 $ 385,731.86 Debt Service NJEIT Principal $ 9,522.77 NJEIT Interest $ 39,636.04 Bond Interest $ 20,825.00 SOLID WASTE UTILITY $ 2,100.00 $ 75,793.25 Social Security 300.00 Unemployment Insurance ___________________ ____ 100.00 TOTALS $ 2,100.00 $ 76,193.25 ____________________________________ MAYOR JANICE KOVACH Passed and Approved: _________________________ Town Clerk  RESOLUTION #34-25 2025 SALARY RESOLUTION BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey as follows: That the following position titles within the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon, the respective salaries or compensation set forth below are hereby fixed as the maximum amounts to be paid for the year 2025: POSITION SALARY Mayor 4,900.00 Council Members 4,400.00 Town Clerk 18,126.21 Ceil Town Clerk 80,000.00 Suzie Collector of Taxes 21,213.40 Kathy Deputy Tax Collector 13,927.28 Joy Tax Search Officer 1,579.42 Joy Tax Assessor 29,196.07 Fran Assistant to Tax Assessor 8,579.85 Bruce Collector of Water Rents 79,724.42 Nancy Collector of Solid Waste Utility 5,3604.50 Nancy Chief Financial Officer 59,855.18 Kathy Deputy Treasurer 39,151.67 Joy Treasurer of Water Utility 44,945.86 Kathy Finance Assistant #1 30,550.00 Joy Finance Assistant #2 27,964.13 Allison Finance Assistant #3 8,000.00 Samantha Secretary to Land Use Board 20,641.26 Allison Public Works/Business Administrator 163,842.86 Rich Superintendent of Water Department 125,000.00 Art Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment Plant 115,117.75 Bob N. Laboratory Supervisor/Manager 75,000.00 Brian Public Works/Water Department Foreman 42.14 Steve Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman 36.06 Eli Chief of Police 181,223.94* Cory  2. School Crossing Guard 20.00-26.00 Clerical 21.00/Hr. Chris Emergency Management Coordinator 9,680.19 Cory Emergency Management Administrative Assistant 1,854.00 Matt Miller Building Sub-Code Official 5,761.51 Dan Niro Fire Sub-Code Official 4,120.00 Tom Fire Inspector 4,120.00 Tom Plumbing Sub-Code Official 10,952.48 Dan Niro Construction Control Official 37,539.05 Allison Zoning Officer 10,643.84* Allison Fire Prevention Officer 20,657.66 Jack Code Enforcement/Housing Officer 16,766.80 Allison Housing Officer Assistant 8,887.37 Joy Electric Sub-Code Official 7,649.09 Pete B. Construction Official 9,052.14 Dan Niro Building Inspector 2,868.86 Dan Niro Janitor – Municipal Buildings 21.00 Matt G. Mileage Per IRS Regulations The foregoing resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication thereof according to law. ____________________________________ MAYOR JANICE KOVACH Passed and Approved: _____________________________ Town Clerk *Salary includes shared services agreements.  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #35-25 2025 SALARY RESOLUTION BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey as follows: That the following position titles within the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon, the respective salaries or compensation set forth below are hereby fixed as the maximum amounts to be paid for the year 2025: POSITION SALARY Public Works Employee #1 $30.86/Hr.-Hoffman Public Works Employee #2 28.97/Hr.-Gonzalez* Public Works Employee #3 24.54/Hr.-Monthony Public Works Employee #4 24.17/Hr.-Cerca, V. Public Works Employee #5 24.17/Hr.-Duarte Public Works Employee #6 24.17/Hr.-Hoser Public Works Employee #7 22.96/Hr.-Kocher Public Works Employee #8 22.96/Hr.-Mowder Public Works Employee #9 24.17/Hr.-Dysart, J. Public Works Employee #10 24.17/Hr.-Cerca, S. Public Works Employee #11 24.17/Hr.-Sudnik Public Works Employee #12 24.17/Hr.-Hubbard Public Works Employee #13 22.96/Hr.-Parks Stand-by Pay 10.00/Hr. Crew Chief* 5,000.00/Yr. The foregoing resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication thereof according to law. _________________________________ MAYOR JANICE KOVACH Dated: January 2, 2025  RESOLUTION #36-25 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey as follows: That the following position titles within the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon, the respective salaries or compensation set forth below are hereby fixed as the maximum amounts to be paid for the year 2025: 2025 POSITION SALARY Sergeant 132,852.56 Patrolman-First Class 121,883.08 Patrolman-Second Class 115,616.18 Patrolman-Third Class 109,349.23 Patrolman-Fourth Class 103,082.29 Patrolman-Fifth Class 96,815.34 Patrolman-Sixth Class 90,548.39 Patrolman-Seventh Class 84,281.44 Patrolman-Eighth Class 78,014.50 Patrolman-Ninth Class 71,747.56 Patrolman-Tenth Class 65,480.61 Patrolman-Eleventh Class 59,213.66 Recruit 52,946.72 Corporal (Stipend) 4,500.00 The foregoing resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication thereof according to law. ____________________________________ MAYOR JANICE KOVACH  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #37-25 AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CHECKS FOR MAILING OF UTILITY BILLS WHEREAS, the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Utilities prepare the bills for mailing during the first week of the month and in order to mail the bills, a check must be issued to the Postmaster, Flemington, for the postage and WHEREAS, the first Council meeting is held on the second Wednesday of the month when bills are approved for payment and the delay in mailing the utility bills will impact receipts of the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue a check payable to the Postmaster, Town of Clinton for the amount of postage needed for mailing of the utility bills, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign said check providing that the voucher for said payment be included on the bill list for approval at the next Council Meeting. ________________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 38-25 AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO MAINTAIN A PETTY CASH FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund for the Town of Clinton, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council that said fund be continued under the direction of the Municipal Clerk; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on this 2nd day of January 2025 by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, New Jersey, that the following Petty Cash Fund be established: Municipal Clerk, $100.00 The Municipal Clerk, having custody of the Fund, must maintain said Fund in accordance with the laws and regulations governing its operation _________________________________ Mayor Janice Kovach ______________________________________ Cecilia Covino, Municipal Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 39-25 AUTHORIZING THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO MAINTAIN A PETTY CASH FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund for the Town of Clinton, and WHEREAS it is the desire of the Mayor and Council that said fund be continued under the director of the Police Chief; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on this 2nd day of January 2025 by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton, New Jersey, that the following Petty Cash Fund be established: Police Chief, Cory Kubinak, $250.00 The Police Chief, having custody of the Fund, must maintain said Fund in accordance with the laws and regulations governing its operation. ________________________________ Mayor Janice Kovach Adopted: _____________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Town Clerk DATED: January 2, 2025 TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION # 40-25 APPROVED VENDORS FOR A WATER or SEWER EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton Water and/ or Sewer Utility experiences various emergencies such as water main breaks, pump and motor failures; and WHEREAS, when such emergencies occur, time is of the essence to make repairs in an expedient manner so as not to affect the health and welfare of their customers; and WHEREAS the Town of Clinton Water and/or Sewer Utility has utilized the following vendors for their services in the past, and would like to call upon them in an emergency: Samuel Stothoff Company Rowe Electric Penn Bower Construction Kusant Electric Pumping Services Coyne Chemical WHEREAS, if any of the vendors listed above are not available, the Town of Clinton Water and / or Sewer Utility, will search for a vendor that can provide the service required at the time of the emergency. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Clinton approve the use of the above listed vendors during an emergency situation. _______________________________ Mayor Janice Kovach DATED: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #41-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NADER HOUSE OF DESIGN WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of an Architect as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Nader House of Design has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Nader House of Design has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Nader has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the architect from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as-needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Nader House of Design; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available from the General Capital Budget, Ordinance 21-28 and Ordinance 21-26 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Nader House of Design as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Nader House of Design. _____________________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor Dated: January 2, 2025  TOWN OF CLINTON RESOLUTION #42-25 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BAY HILL ENVIRONMENTAL WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Clinton has a need to contract the services of a lead evaluation contractor as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5 as appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has certified that the costs of this contract may or will exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, the term of this contract is 1 year; and WHEREAS, Bay Hill Environmental has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide the above referenced services at the rates listed in their fee schedule for 2025; and WHEREAS, Bay Hill Environmental has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Bay Hill has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Town of Clinton in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit the Bay Hill from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer will certify to the Town Clerk the availability of funds on an as-needed basis at the time when the Town needs the services provided by Bay Hill Environmental and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Town Clerk that funds are available from the General Capital Budget; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Clinton to enter into a contract with Bay Hill Environmental as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this appointment will be published as required by law within ten days of the passage of this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Bay Hill Environmental, Matthew O’Donnell, Owner, 2060 Fairfax Avenue, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003. _________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC _____________________________________ Janice Kovach, Mayor Dated: January 2, 2025 TOWN OF CLINTON HUNTERDON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION #43-25 WHEREAS a professional is required to act as a financial advisor on behalf of the municipality, and WHEREAS Phoenix Advisors has the expertise across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to municipal advisor services, continuing disclosure, rating agency surveillance, project finance, debt management and financial consulting and being duly registered as a Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the “MSRB”) is qualified to perform such professional services; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council approve the agreement with Phoenix Advisors to represent the Town of Clinton as Municipal Advisor and to perform Continuing Disclosure Services for the calendar year 2025. _____________________________________ Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk  RESOLUTION # 44-25 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON TOWN OF CLINTON HUNTERDON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 2024, c.2, the Town of Clinton is required to appoint a Municipal Housing Liaison for the oversight of administration of the Town of Clinton’s affordable housing program to enforce the requirements of the law and N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the Town of Clinton has amended Chapter 88-73.12 entitled Municipal Housing Liaison to provide for the appointment of a Municipal Housing Liaison to administer ’s affordable housing program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Town of Clinton in the County of Hunterdon, and the State of New Jersey that Richard Phelan is hereby appointed by the Governing Body of the Town of Clinton as the Municipal Housing Liaison for the administration of the affordable housing program, pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 88-73-12 of the Town of Clinton’s Municipal Housing Liaison Code. Cecilia Covino, RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk