Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. February 17, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll III.​ Mayor’s Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities 1.​ APPOINT ROGER DORNBIERER, TARA DUGGAN, AND SHRONDA WISE-SCHIMPF (TERMS TO EXPIRE 12/31/2026) TO THE MAYOR’S CANNABIS TASK FORCE IV.​ Proclamations & Presentations 1.​ PROCLAMATION HONORING WINNERS OF DIACC & DUNELLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST AND MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 2.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 2ND PLACE- FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PAULO TRAN 3.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 1ST PLACE- FABER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - JIANNA HUGHES 4.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 2ND PLACE- LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL - GIANA APICE 5.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 1ST PLACE- LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOPHIA MALDONANDO SANCHEZ 6.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 2ND PLACE- DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL- LISBETH MANGAROO 7.​ WINNER FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING ESSAY CONTEST 1ST PLACE DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL- SEMARAH MANGAROO 8.​ WINNER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST 3RD PLACE DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL- CHLOE DOWNING 9.​ WINNER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST 2ND PLACE- DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL - AMINA BLACK 10.​WINNER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST 1ST PLACE- DUNELLEN HIGH SCHOOL - JOSH OSBORNE 11.​RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS LOVE YOUR LIBRARY MONTH V.​ Approval of Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2026 VI.​ Introduction of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED 1  AND RESTATED DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, PHASE 1 2.​ 2026-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 85, LOT 3 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAPS OF THE BOROUGH 3.​ 2026-05 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF VERY LOW-, LOW-, AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING UNITS VII.​ Adoption of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-01 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL LEGISLATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 256 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 1 SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL, SECTION 3 FAILURE TO COMPLY; REMOVAL BY BOROUGH; ASSESSMENT OF COSTS 2.​ 2026-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL LEGISLATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 233 SEWER USE, ARTICLE 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 37 SEWER RATES VIII.​ Resolutions 02-17-2026: # 76​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 02-17-2026: # 77​ RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIASON 02-17-2026: # 78​ RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A DEPOSIT TO SELLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 30, LOT 26 (205 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE) 02-17-2026: # 79​ RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MARCIAL MORALES AS JANITORIAL/CUSTODIAL STAFF MEMBER 02-17-2026: # 80​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF MARTHA C. DIAZ AS PART-TIME JANITORIAL/CUSTODIAL STAFF FOR THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 2  IX.​ Consent Agenda 02-17-2026: # 81​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A BEAUTY PARLOR LICENSE FOR MELANIE'S HAIR SALON 02-17-2026: # 82​ RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AUTOMOTIVE SALES LICENSE FOR NEXT GEN AUTO SALES LLC 02-17-2026: # 83​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 101 PEARL PLACE 02-17-2026: # 84 ​ RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATION RESERVES FOR THE 2025 OPERATING ACCOUNTS ​ X.​ Council Reports XI.​ Council Discussion XII.​ Department Head Reports XIII.​ Public Comments​ XIV.​ Adjournment 02-17-2026: # 85​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 3