Borough Council Agendas

BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Union County, NJ MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA J u l y 13 , 2 0 26 - 7: 0 0 P M 1. Call to Order 2. OPMA Statement This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Union, New Jersey, The Courier News, Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Home News Tribune, Woodbridge, NJ, My Central Jersey.com, the Star Ledger, Newark, New Jersey, the Leader, Westfield, New Jersey, and the Alternate Press (TAP Into.net). In addition, the notice was posted on the Borough of Fanwood website (www.Fanwoodnj.org). Copies of said notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Borough Clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. 3. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence 4. Roll Call Council President Gina Berry, Jeffrey Banks, Anthony Carter, Erin McElroy Barker, Katherine Mitchell, Patricia Walsh, Mayor Colleen Mahr 5. Appointments/Proclamations/Presentations/Correspondence • SPFHS Boys Volleyball Team Group 3 State Title Winners • RESOLUTION 2026-07-150: PROMOTION OF LT. DANIEL KRANZ TO CAPTAIN • Recognition: Fanwood Police Department and Union County EMS for Heroism 6. Approval of Meeting Minutes • June 15, 2026, Regular Meeting 7. Privilege of the floor by the Public Comments on Agenda Items Only; Five Minutes per speaker (Excluding Ordinances for public hearing) 8. Ordinances – 1st Reading O-2026-07-R ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER (A&F) 153, ARTICLE II, §153-5 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED “FEES” O-2026-08-R ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, (PUBLIC AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 280 OF THE SAFETY) BOROUGH CODE REGARDING VEHICLES & TRAFFIC O-2026-09-R ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 242, ARTICLE III, § 242-12 OF THE (A&F) CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED "SANITARY SEWERS" 9. Ordinances – 2nd Reading and Public Hearing O-2026-06-S ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD (A&F) AMENDING AND RE-ADOPTING CHAPTER 268 “TAXATION,” ARTICLES 1 THROUGH 17 OF THE BOROUGH CODE Borough of Fanwood 1 of 3  BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Union County, NJ MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA J u l y 13 , 2 0 26 - 7: 0 0 P M 10. Consent Agenda WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood has determined that to increase efficiency, the Consent Agenda shall be adopted with one resolution; and WHEREAS, the following resolutions require no discussion and have been previously reviewed by each Governing Body member: 2026-07-151 through 2026-07-163 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey that each of the above listed Resolutions be approved and adopted by the Borough Council with the same legal effect as though each was read in its entirety at the July 13, 2026 meeting and adopted by separate vote. A&F Resolution 2026-07-151: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Resolution 2026-07-152: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC TAX SALE Resolution 2026-07-153: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENT Resolution 2026-07-154: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE POLICY MANUAL Resolution 2026-07-155: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AND THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS FOR THE PROVISION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT SERVICES Resolution 2026-07-156: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A TEMPORARY CFO Resolution 2026-07-157: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOROUGH DEPOSITORIES DESIGNATED SIGNATORIES Resolution 2026-07-158: RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR/PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY Resolution 2026-07-159: ACCEPTING THE BID AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 180 N MARTINE AVENUE, FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO THE FANWOOD HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO A3 CONTRACTING LLC Resolution 2026-07-160: RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR KIDS RECREATION TRUST GRANT Resolution 2026-07-161: RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR THE DEDICATION BY RIDER FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FEES REQUIRED BY DLGS Resolution 2026-07-162: RESOLUTION FOR DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PUBLIC SAFETY Resolution 2026-07-163: RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW MEMBER OF THE FANWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT - CASSIDY 11. Old Business • Forest Road Tennis/Pickleball Court Design Borough of Fanwood 2 of 3  BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Union County, NJ MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA J u l y 13 , 2 0 26 - 7: 0 0 P M 12. New Business • Forest Road Park tennis, pickleball and skateboard hours of operation 13. Standing Committee Reports A. Administration and Finance: Council President Gina Berry, Chair a. Accepting the Tax Collector’s Report for May 2026 B. Public Safety: a. Police Commissioner, Erin McElroy Barker, Chair b. Rescue Squad: Councilmember, Jeffrey Banks, Chair c. Fire Department: Councilmember, Katherine Mitchell, Chair C. Public Works: Councilmember, Patricia Walsh, Chair D. Land Use & Historic Preservation: a. Councilmember Anthony Carter, Chair, b. Council President Gina Berry, Chair, a. Library c. Councilmember Patricia Walsh, Chair, a. Historic Preservation, b. Environmental Commission d. Councilmember Katherine Mitchell, Chair, a. Green Team, b. Shade Tree e. Councilmember Jeffrey Banks, a. Planning Board Council Representative E. Recreation and Community Services: Councilmember Jeffrey Banks, Chair F. Health And Community/Senior Services: a. Councilmember Katherine Mitchell, Chair, a. Health b. Senior Services, c. Ministerium G. Economic Development/Downtown Redevelopment, Elizabeth Jeffery 14. Privilege of the floor by the Public Comments on any item; 5 minutes per speaker. Speakers must state their name and address for the record. 15. Adjournment ***Upcoming Meetings: Regular Meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 pm ** Please note, items listed on the agenda may change prior to the meeting. Thank you. Borough of Fanwood 3 of 3