Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. April 6, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll Call III.​ Presentation 1.​ BUDGET- BY SCOTT OLSEN, CFO & ALEX MILLER, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR IV.​ Proclamation 1.​ NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH 2.​ AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 3.​ SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH V.​ Approval of Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2026 VI.​ Introduction of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-07 - AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 112 “BLOCK PARTIES” TO PART II“GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 2.​ 2026-08 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 152, “FILM INDUSTRY” OF PART II “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 3.​ 2026-09 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, PHASE 1 4.​ 2026-10 - AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK VII.​ Adoption of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-06 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 150 (FEES), ARTICLE II (CONSTRUCTION FEES) OF THE BOROUGH VIII.​ Budget Resolutions 04-06-2026: # 119​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A SELF-EXAMINATION OF THE BUDGET 1  04-06-2026: # 120​ RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, INTRODUCING THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET 04-06-2026: # 121 ​ RESOLUTION TO AVAIL THE BOROUGH OF THE STATUTORY DUE DATE EXTENSION IX.​ Resolutions 04-06-2026: # 122​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 04-06-2026: # 123​ RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE RETIREMENT OF JOHN MCMANUS AS ELECTRICAL SUBCODE OFFICIAL 04-06-2026: # 124​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE MARIO VARONE AS ELECTRICAL SUBCODE OFFICIAL 04-06-2026: # 125​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GAVORNIK PARK 04-06-2026: # 126​ RESOLUTION TO APPOINT PATRICK MYERS TO THE DUNELLEN FIRE DEPARTMENT 04-06-2026: # 127​ RESOLUTION OF APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN AND 405-415 NORTH AVENUE URBAN RENEWAL LLC AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS 04-06-2026: # 128​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (405-415 NORTH AVENUE) 04-06-2026: # 129​ RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO VERIZON FOR POLICE VEHICLE LAPTOP COMPUTERS (AIRCARDS) 2 04-06-2026: # 130​ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CENTRAL JERSEY JOINT INSURANCE FUND’S 2026 SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM 04-06-2026: # 131​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE PER DIEM COVERAGE IN THE DUNELLEN MUNICIPAL COURT FOR 2026 04-06-2026: # 132​ RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NEW JERSEY LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK, APRIL 12th - 18th, 2026, AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES 04-06-2026: # 133​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DUNELLEN BOROUGH PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER BLOCK 49, LOT 36.01 QUALIFIES FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-CONDEMNATION AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 04-06-2026: # 134​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DUNELLEN BOROUGH PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER BLOCK 30, LOTS 1, 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 26 QUALIFY FOR DESIGNATION AS A NON-CONDEMNATION AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 04-06-2026: # 135​ RESOLUTION APPROVING CME ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM BID PHASE, CONSTRUCTION PHASE, AND NJDOT COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE AND NEW MARKET ROAD PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 04-06-2026: # 136​ RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ALLOCATING AND SECURING FUNDING FOR THE DUNELLEN TRAIN STATION MODERNIZATION PROJECT 04-06-2026: # 137​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE 3  DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOUTH PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT, MIDDLESEX POLICE DEPARTMENT AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE X.​ Consent Agenda 04-06-2026: # 138​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 203 SOUTH WASHINGTON AVENUE 04-06-2026: # 139​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 356 FIRST STREET 04-06-2026: # 140​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 203 PENFIELD PLACE 04-06-2026: # 141​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 243 MAPLE AVENUE 04-06-2026: # 142 ​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 221 PENFIELD PLACE 04-06-2026: # 143​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SOLICITOR’S LICENSE FOR XFINITY COMCAST 04-06-2026: # 144​ RESOLUTION TO ISSUE A CURRENT YEAR REVENUE REFUND FOR A POSTAGE FEE XI.​ Council Reports XII.​ Council Discussion XIII.​ Department Head Reports XIV.​ Public Comments​ XV.​ Adjournment 04-06-2026: # 145​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 4