Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. May 18, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll Call III.​ Proclamations 1.​ RECOGNIZING EMS WEEK 2026- READ BY MAYOR JASON F. CILENTO 2.​ RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2026 - READ BY COUNCIL MEMBER SIGMON IV.​ Presentations 1.​ AMENDED DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BY GABE BAILER HARBOR CONSULTANTS V.​ Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 4, 2026 VI.​ Introduction of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-16 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,815,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,760,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF VII.​ Adoption 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 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 1 VIII.​ Resolutions 05-18-2026: # 172​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 05-18-2026: # 173​ A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY INCREASING THE PUBLIC BIDDING THRESHOLD – LFN 2025-08 05-18-2026: # 174​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE SUMMER ART CAMP TEACHERS FOR THE DUNELLEN ARTS, INCLUSION AND CULTURE COMMISSION SUMMER ART CAMP 05-18-2026: # 175​ RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CME ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SECOND STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE II AT A COST NOT EXPECTED TO EXCEED $95,000 05-18-2026: # 176​ RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BELLAMY & SONS LLC FOR THE LIBRARY PARKING LOT MILLING AND PAVING SERVICES 05-18-2026: # 177​ RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO GARDEN STATE PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE MILLING AND PAVING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS LOT THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM 05-18-2026: # 178​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE NATALIE JIMENEZ AS PART-TIME VIOLATIONS CLERK IN THE DUNELLEN MUNICIPAL COURT 05-18-2026: # 179​ RESOLUTION APPOINTING PENSIONS AND BENEFITS CERTIFYING OFFICER AND CERTIFYING SUPERVISOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN IX.​ Consent Agenda 2  05-18-2026: # 180​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT, CHAPTER 159, FOR A DISTRACTED DRIVING CRACKDOWN GRANT 05-18-2026: # 181​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT, CHAPTER 159, FOR A CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT 05-18-2026: # 182​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX SALE REDEMPTION FOR 411 HIGH STREET 05-18-2026: # 183​ RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOOD TRUCK NIGHT EVENT HOSTED BY THE DUNELLEN OUTINGS COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (DOCC) AT WASHINGTON PARK X.​ Council Reports XI.​ Council Discussion XII.​ Department Head Reports XIII.​ Public Comments XIV.​ Adjournment 05-18-2026: # 184​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 3