Borough Council

BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PUBLIC MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. July 6, 2026 I.​ Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II.​ Sunshine Statement and Roll Call III.​ Mayor’s Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions 1.​ APPOINTING BLAKESLEY BURNHARDT TO THE DUNELLEN SHADE TREE COMMISSION (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/2028) 2.​ APPOINTING JUDINE EVANS- AFFLICK TO THE DUNELLEN DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (TERM TO EXPIRE 12/31/2026) IV.​ Proclamations 1.​ HONORING CARMON BURTON- MAYOR FOR A DAY V.​ Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.​ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2026 VI.​ Approval of Closed Session Meeting Minutes 1.​ MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 2026 2.​ MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2026 VII.​ Adoption of Ordinances 1.​ 2026-17 - AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING SALARIES FOR THE BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN VIII.​ Resolutions 07-06-2026: # 211​ RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS 07-06-2026: # 212​ RESOLUTION TO HIRE SUMMER TENNIS COACHES FOR THE DUNELLEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 213​ RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AUDIT 07-06-2026: # 214​ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CY 2025 AUDIT 07-06-2026: # 215​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GRANT SUBMISSION FOR THE FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 1 07-06-2026: # 216​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GRANT SUBMISSION FOR THE TRAIN STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 07-06-2026: # 217​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GRANT SUBMISSION FOR THE TRAIN STATION AREA LIGHTING AND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 07-06-2026: # 218​ RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HANDBOOK 07-06-2026: # 219​ RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN FORD FOR TWO 2025 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES FOR THE DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 220​ RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND DISPATCH CENTER 07-06-2026: # 221​ RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 06-01-2026: # 195 HIRING SUMMER CAMP STAFF FOR THE DUNELLEN RECREATION DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 222​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF CHRISTOPHER GARNECKI AS PUBLIC WORKS LABORER 07-06-2026: # 223​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF DAVID LOPEZ-RECINOS AS PUBLIC WORKS LABORER 07-06-2026: # 224​ RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 06-01-2026: # 186 APPROVING CY 2026 SALARIES 07-06-2026: # 225​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS AT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND PLACEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTY(306 MADISON AVENUE) FOR THE COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 217 “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE​ 2  07-06-2026: # 226​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A SPEEDALERT 24 RADAR TRAILER FROM ALL TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS, LLC THROUGH NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT FOR THE DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 227​ RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CME ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BOUND BROOK ROAD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT A COST NOT EXPECTED TO EXCEED $57,900 07-06-2026: # 228​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL, SAFETY, AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT THROUGH A STATE CONTRACT FOR THE DUNELLEN FIRE DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 229​ RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 06-01-2026: # 194 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AA BERMS, LLC FOR THE BOUND BROOK ROAD STREETSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IX.​ Consent Agenda 07-06-2026: # 230​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MASSAGE LICENSE FOR ANGEL HANDS MASSAGE 07-06-2026: # 231​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE WHIG ADDICTION FOR A BEAUTY PARLOR LICENSE 07-06-2026: # 232​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SIDEWALK CAFE LICENSE FOR ROSCOE’S WRAP IT UP 07-06-2026: # 233​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CHAPTER 159 FOR A RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,980.00 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 07-06-2026: # 234​ RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CHAPTER 159 FOR AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,644.29 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 3  07-06-2026: # 235​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND FOR AN UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN ESCROW TO GALWAY PROPERTIES LLC 07-06-2026: # 236​ RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND FOR AN UNEXPENDED BALANCE IN ESCROW TO DUNELLEN PRISM ASSOCIATES 07-06-2026: # 237​ RESOLUTION TO ISSUE A REVENUE REFUND FOR A FEE OVERPAYMENT 07-06-2026: # 238​ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF SERGEANT PRESCOTT CHIN FROM THE DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 239​ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF PATROLMAN JAMES DANIEL FROM THE DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 07-06-2026: # 240​ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RETIREMENT OF PATROLMAN JOE DUDLEY FROM THE DUNELLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT X.​ Resolutions Continued 07-06-2026: # 241​ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY CONTRACT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-6 XI.​ Council Reports XII.​ Council Discussion XIII.​ Department Head Reports XIV.​ Public Comments XV.​ Adjournment 07-06-2026: # 242​ RESOLUTION OF ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE MAYOR & COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 7:00 PM 4