Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. May 4, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll Call III.​ Mayor’s Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Authorities 1.​ APPOINTING ROBERT KRAUSE (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/2027) TO ALTERNATE MEMBER I FROM ALTERNATE MEMBER II TO THE PLANNING BOARD 2.​ APPOINTING REBECCA STARK-GENDRANO (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/26) TO ALTERNATE MEMBER II TO THE PLANNING BOARD 3.​ APPOINTING REBECCA STARK-GENDRANO (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/2026) TO THE DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (PLANNING BOARD SEAT) 4.​ APPOINTING DIANA GALVEZ (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/2026) AS A RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION IV.​ Proclamations 1.​ RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2026 2.​ RECOGNIZING MAY AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH 3.​ DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 4.​ RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) HERITAGE MONTH 5.​ RECOGNIZING MAY 3RD -9TH AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK V.​ Approval of Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2026 VI.​ Introduction of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-12 - 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 2.​ 2026-13 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 150 (FEES), ARTICLE II (CONSTRUCTION FEES) OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN 1  3.​ 2026-14 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE GENERAL LEGISLATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN CHAPTER 202, SECTION 18 (C) 4.​ 2026-15 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE GENERAL LEGISLATION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 204, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS, SECTION 12, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES VII.​ Adoption of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-11- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 180, “LIBRARY” OF PART II “GENERAL LEGISLATION” OF THE BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN VIII.​ Public Hearing on the CY 2026 Municipal Budget IX.​ Budget Resolutions 05-04-2026: # 158​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CY 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET TO BE READ BY TITLE ONLY 05-04-2026: # 159​ RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET X.​ Resolutions 05-04-2026: # 160​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 05-04-2026: # 161​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLERKS' OFFICE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM LEAF CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $241.50 PER MACHINE FOR 60 MONTHS 05-04-2026: # 162​ RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE RESTORATION OF ENERGY TAX RECEIPTS AND INCREASED MUNICIPAL AID TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF 05-04-2026: # 163​ RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 04-06-2026: # 133 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 2  05-04-2026: # 164​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMERICA’S 250 CELEBRATION EVENT 05-04-2026: # 165​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN AND THE DUNELLEN RESCUE SQUAD REGARDING THE TEMPORARY USE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 205 WASHINGTON AVENUE 05-04-2026: # 166​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HARBOR CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT STUDY FOR BLOCK 30, LOTS 1, 22, 23, 24, 25 AND 26 05-04-2026: # 167​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HARBOR CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT STUDY FOR BLOCK 49 LOT 36.01 XI.​ Council Reports XII.​ Council Discussion XIII.​ Department Head Reports XIV.​ Public Comments XV.​ Resolution to Enter Into Executive Session (05-04-2026: # 168) XVI.​ Resolution to Return to Regular Session (05-04-2026: #169) XVII.​ Resolutions Continued 05-04-2026: # 170​ RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE TERMINATION OF A BOROUGH EMPLOYEE XVIII.​ Adjournment 05-04-2026: # 171​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 3