Borough Council
Regular MeetingJamesburg, NJ · March 17, 2021
Minutes
BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG
GOVERNING BODY VIRTUAL MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2021
7:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER: This meeting is being held pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act of 1974 and all
provisions of that Act have been met. Any contracts awarded require the contractor to comply with
N.J.S.A.10:5-31 et.seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Also, in the event of a fire and pursuant to the N.J. Uniform
Fire Code, members of the audience are requested to take notice of the exits at the front and rear of the
Council Chambers as well as in the main hallway.
FLAG SALUTE: Led by Mayor Lowande
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Lowande
Council President Sussman
Council Member Czarnaki
Council Member Ludas
Council Member Rampacek - ABSENT
Council Member Rutsky
Council Member Shaughnessy
Administrator Frueh
Borough Attorney – Raffetto
MOTION TO OPEN TO PUBLIC COMMENT:
Proposed By: Shaughnessy
Seconded By: Sussman
Peter Godfrey - 3 Parkside Drive – I attended the Watershed meeting, there is no listing if the Green
Team or Environmental meetings listed. The 2021 Land Use Board is not listed on our website.
Thomas Emens – 62 West Railroad Ave. – The 4th Annual Theater For A Cause will be virtual on
Thursday, April 15th. We will be raising money for the Jamesburg Historical Society. Thank you all for
your support and to all the cast members. This show will be a comedic series of skits.
MOTION TO CLOSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT:
Proposed By: Ludas
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Seconded By: Shaughnessy
ORDINANCES – FIRST READING BY TITLE (Public Hearing set for April 21, 2021)
ORDINANCE #05-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg, County of Middlesex, State of
New Jersey, as follows:
1. “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Jamesburg New Jersey (2000)” is hereby amended and
supplemented to read as follows:
SCHEDULE OF FEES
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES
RETAIL CONSUMPTION $2,500.00
RETAIL DISTRIBUTION $2,500.00
CLUB $ 188.00
BALLFIELD PERMIT
PER DAY $ 75.00
PER NIGHT $100.00
CATS
KENNEL FEES – STRAY ANIMALS – SURRENDER - FLAT FEE $ 100.00
IMPOUNDMENT/QUARANTINE - PER DAY $ 21.20
ADMINISTRATION FEE $ 100.00
LICENSE:
SPAYED/NEUTERED $12.00
NON SPAYED/NEUTERED $17.00
REPLACEMENT TAG $ 1.00
LATE FEE - April 1 through December 31 - each license $ 10.00
(Excluding cats less than 7 mos. of age)
COPIES ON BOROUGH COPIER (OPRA-FEES PER STATUTE)
LETTER SIZE PER COPY $ .05
LEGAL SIZE PER COPY $ .07
ELECTRONIC TRANSMITTALS $ FREE
OTHER FORMS OF DUPLICATION ACTUAL COST TO BOROUGH
DOGS
KENNEL FEES – STRAY ANIMALS - FLAT FEE $ 100.00
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IMPOUNDMENT/QUARANTINE - PER DAY $ 21.20
ADMINISTRATION FEE $ 100.00
LICENSE:
SPAYED/ NEUTERED $11.80
NON SPAYED/NEUTERED $13.80
STATE POPULATION CONTROL $ 3.00
STATE REGISTRATION FEE $ 1.00
N.J. PILOT CLINIC FEE $ .20
REGISTRATION TAG $ 1.00
REPLACEMENT TAG $ 1.00
LATE FEE - April 1 through December 31 - each license $ 10.00
(Excluding dogs less than 7 mos. of age)
FINGERPRINTING FEE $60.00
FIRE PREVENTION FEES:
REGISTRATION PERMITS
REGISTRATION PERMITS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND/OR
BUSINESSES LOCATED WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG.
REGISTRATION PERMITS SHALL BE REQUIRED ON ALL COMMERCIAL AND OTHER PUBLIC
PLACES NOT OUTLINED OR FALLING UNDER THE LIFE HAZARD USE CATEGORY. IT SHALL
INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: MERCANTILE, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE,
BUSINESS OFFICE, WAREHOUSE, STORAGE BUILDING, EATING ESTABLISHMENT, BANK,
CHURCH, MAINTENANCE BUILDING, CLUB HOUSE. ALL PROPERTIES AND/OR BUSINESSES
THE FEES FOR REGISTRATION PERMITS ARE DUE IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY OF EACH YEAR.
THOSE FEES NOT RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU WITHIN 1
MONTH OF DATED INVOICES ARE SUBJECT TO A LATE PENALTY OF THAT EQUAL TO AND
INCLUDING THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THAT YEAR, WHICH ARE:
1 through 300 square feet $45.00
301 through 1,000 square feet $115.00
1,001 through 3,000 square feet $150.00
3,001 through 5,000 square feet $200.00
5,001 through 10,000 square feet $250.00
10,001 through 20,000 square feet $300.00
20,001 square feet and larger $350.00
CERTIFICATE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR COMPLIANCE
INITIAL INSPECTION
Within ten (10) days prior to closing $45.00
Within four (4) days prior to closing $90.00
Less than four (4) days prior to closing $161.00
RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED DUE TO FAILURE AT INITIAL INSPECTION $45.00
A CERTIFICATE OF SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR COMPLIANCE WILL NOT BE
ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES HAVE BEEN PAID TO THE JAMESBURG FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU.
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APPLICATION FEE - FIRE PERMITS
Type 1 $54.00
Type 2 $214.00
Type 3 $427.00
Type 4 $641.00
GAMES OF CHANCE
OFF-PREMISES DRAW RAFFLE (per occasion) $ 10.00
OFF-PREMISES CASE 50/50 RAFFLE (per occasion) $ 10.00
ON-PREMISES DRAW RAFFLE (per occasion) $ 10.00
ON-PREMISES DRAW RAFFLE AWARDING CASH OR MERCHANDISE (per occasion) $ 10.00
CARNIVAL GAMES OR WHEEL (per occasion) $ 10.00
CALENDAR RAFFLE (per occasion) $ 10.00
INSTANT RAFFLE (per day on which instant raffle tickets are sold or offered for sale) $ 10.00
INSTANT RAFFLE (for a one year license) $ 375.00
GOLF HOLE-IN-ONE (per occasion) $ 10.00
ARMCHAIR RACE (per day of operation) $ 25.00
CASINO NIGHTS (per occasion) $ 50.00
JUNK YARD PERMIT $ 100.00
LAUNDRIES/ LAUNDERETTES
COIN OPERATED DRYER INSTALLED- each machine $ 15.00
COIN OPERATED WASHER INSTALLED - each machine $ 15.00
LATE FEE - per day, per machine, after March 31 $ 1.50/DAY
LAND USE BOARD FEES: ALL FEES ARE CUMULATIVE:
APPEAL OF BUILDING INSPECTOR’S DECISION
OR ZONING ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION $ 100.00
BULK VARIANCE (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c) $ 200.00
USE VARIANCE (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d) $ 500.00
ZONING CHANGES $ 500.00
SITE PLAN $ 500.00
MINOR SUBDIVISION $ 300.00
MAJOR SUBDIVISION $ 500.00
ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS $ 500.00
LAND-USE BOARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ESCROW SHALL BE DEPOSITED WITH THE BOROUGH TO COVER THE COST OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO BE RENDERED TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW
OF APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
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CONSIDERATION BEFORE THE LAND USE BODY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF P.L. 1975,c.291
(N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.). PRIOR TO AN APPLICATION BEING RULED COMPLETE, THE
FOLLOWING SUM(S) SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BE HELD IN ESCROW:
LAND USE BOARD ESCROWS:
ALL ZONING CHANGES - ESCROW $3,000.00
USE VARIANCE AND BULK VARIANCE $2,000.00
SUBDIVISION, MINOR $1,000.00
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR $3,000.00
ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS $1,000.00
SITE PLAN - (0 to 2 acres) ESCROW $4,000.00
(2+ acres, per acre or portion thereof) $ 250.00
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING ESCROW $ 500.00
APPEAL OF BUILDING INSPECTOR’S DECISION
OR ZONING ORDINANCE INTERPREATION ESCROW(Effective May 1, 2021) $1,000.00
LICENSES (each machine)
COIN OPERATED GAMES/ AMUSEMENTS $ 60.00
NEWSRACKS $ 15.00
JUKE BOXES $ 60.00
VENDING MACHINES $ 25.00
POOL/ BILLIARD TABLE PINBALL, INCLUDING COIN OPERATED TABLES $ 60.00
LATE FEES - per day, per license, after March 31 $ 1.50
LIMOUSINES
LICENSE $ 100.00
MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY BY BOROUGH FEE (per event) $ 500.00
ORDINANCES
COMPLETE COPY OF “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES (2000)” $ 40.00
SUPPLEMENTS TO “REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES (2000)” $ 10.00
COPY OF LAND-USE ORDINANCES ONLY $ 25.00
COPY OF CURRENT MASTER PLAN $ 45.00
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPLICATION $ 200.00
POLICE BACKGROUND CHECKS
For Monroe Township Fire Department #1, per background check $ 75.00
POLICE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FEE $ 30.00
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POLICE SEIZED PROPERTY STORAGE
PER DAY OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY $
40.00
POLICE REPORTS per copy when not requested in person (first three pages) $ 5.00
(Each additional page after the first three) $ 1.00
POLICE OUTSIDE WORK FEES – Effective May 1, 2021
For the first eight hours minimum four hours
$ 90.00 PER HOUR FOR THE OFFICER
30.00 PER HOUR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
$120.00 PER HOUR TOTAL
After the first eight hours
$135.00 PER HOUR FOR THE OFFICER
30.00 PER HOUR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
$ 165.00 PER HOUR TOTAL
RECYCLING BUCKETS $ 20.00
REGISTRAR
MARRIAGE LICENSES/DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP $ 28.00
CERTIFIED COPIES - first copy $ 25.00
each additional copy $ 2.00 each
BURIAL PERMITS $ 5.00
SEARCHES – per 5 year time period searched $ 15.00
CORRECTIONS $ 10.00
RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION FEE (per unit) Includes one inspection and
one re-inspection $ 50.00
additional re-inspections, per re-inspection, per unit $ 50.00
LATE FEE – per day, per unit, after January 31 $ 5.00/DAY
Along with any additional Summons issued
[CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL $35.00]
ROOMING/BOARDING HOUSES $ 60.00+
EACH INDIVIDUAL ROOM WHERE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE OFFERED $ 5.00
RETAIL FOOD HANDLING PERMIT
PERMIT FOR ONE DAY EVENT- SALE OF NON-PACKAGED FOOD $ 10.00
PACKAGED FOOD SALES ONLY $ 60.00
ON-PREMISE PREPARATION OF FOOD $ 150.00
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LATE FEE – per day, per license, after March 31 $ 1.50/DAY
RETURNED CHECK FEE: per check, per return $ 20.00
SENIOR BUILDING RENTAL
JAMESBURG BASED NON-PROFIT $10.00/HOUR
NON-JAMESBURG AND FOR-PROFIT $25.00/HOUR
STREET MAPS $ 1.00
STREET EXCAVATIONS
THE APPLICANT SHALL BE CHARGED A FEE OF EIGHTY ($80.00) FOR EACH PERMIT, IN ADDITION
TO A SEPARATE NON-REFUNDABLE ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEE TO BE PAID AT THE TIME
OF APPLICATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 ANY PERMITTED STREET OPENING THAT IS NOT
PROPERLY RESTORED, CAUSING THE NEED FOR RE-INSPECTION BY THE BOROUGH
ENGINEER’S OFFICE SHALL BE BILLED AND ADDITIONAL $200.00 FOR EACH RE-INSPECTION OF
THE STREET OPENING.
AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $500.00 WILL BE CHARGED TO EXCAVATE ANY ROADWAY THAT HAS
BEEN IMPROVED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE (5) YEARS.
SHOULD THE APPLICANT NOT HAVE A BOND FILED WITH THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, THE
APPLICANT SHALL POST A CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK DEPOSIT ACCORDING TO THE
FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
A. UNIMPROVED ROADS OR UNPAVED SHOULDER
PER SQUARE FOOT $ 6.00
MINIMUM $ 325.00
B. IMPROVED STONE OR ROAD OIL
PER SQUARE FOOT $ 6.00
MINIMUM $ 325.00
C. PENETRATING MACADAM /SIMILAR SURFACE
PER SQUARE FOOT $ 9.00
MINIMUM $ 550.00
D. REINFORCED CONCRETE OR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE/ SIMILAR SURFACE
PER SQUARE FOOT $ 9.00
MINIMUM $ 550.00
WHERE THE EXCAVATION IS MADE IN A HEAVILY TRAVELLED STREET OR WHERE FOR ANY
REASON IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE BOROUGH TO STATION A POLICE OFFICER NEAR THE
EXCAVATION TO DIRECT TRAFFIC, THE APPLICANT SHALL ALSO BE CHARGED THE CURRENT
RATE FOR SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS.
SEWER CONNECTION INSPECTIONS
ENGINEERING INSPECTION - BILLED @ $200.00 PER INSPECTION WITH MINIMUM FEE OF $500.00
TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION. UNUSED PORTION OF FEE IS TO BE RETURNED TO
APPLICANT AT COMPLETION OF WORK AND SETTLEMENT OF BILLING.
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SEWER CONNECTIONS
APPLICATION FEE $ 50.00
DWELLINGS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG:
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING $ 1,500.00
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SIDE-BY-SIDE $ 1,500.00
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING, INLCUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO GARDEN APARTMENTS $ 1,500.00
EACH ADDITIONAL UNIT AFTER THE FIRST
SINGLE FAMILY LIVING UNIT $ 1,000.00
EACH TOWNHOUSE SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING SIDE-BY-SIDE $ 1,500.00
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING AND ALL OTHER BUILDINGS NOT
OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR $ 1,500.00
EACH ADDITIONAL LAVATORY AFTER FIRST $ 800.00
LAUNDRY CLOTHES WASHING MACHINES,
DOMESTIC, COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL $ 1,500.00
EACH ADDITIONAL WASHING MACHINE AFTER
FIRST TWO WASHING MACHINES IN A SINGLE BUILDINGSTRUCTURE $ 75.00
EACH ADDITIONAL FIXTURE $ 12.00
(FIXTURES INCLUDE LAVATORIES, KITCHEN SINKS,
SLOP SINKS, URINALS, BATH TUBS, SHOWER STALLS,
LAUNDRY TUBS, FLOOR DRAINS, HOSE BIBB AND SUMP PUMPS)
FEE FOR A DWELLING OUTSIDE OF JAMESBURG TO BE
TIED INTO THE BOROUGH’S SEWER SYSTEM. $ 1,600.00
SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS, AUCTIONEERS $ 50.00
SIGNS - Fine for Violation of Sign Ordinance as per Borough Code Chapter 27, sec. 139 $ 500.00
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
Non-Profit $ 50.00
All Others $ 200.00
TATTOO LICENSE
INITIAL APPLICATION $ 500.00
ANNUAL RENEWAL OF LICENSE $ 150.00
LATE FEE - per month, after July 1 $100.00/Month
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TAX OFFICE:
TAX RECORD SEARCH (per year) $ 15.00
COMPUTER PRINT-OUTS (each block & lot) $ 1.00
USE OF DUPLICATE (MEMO) TAX BILL $ 5.00
ELECTRONIC FILE TRANSFER FEE – PER TRANSFER $ 10.00
TAX SALE NOTICE IN LIEU OF ADVERTISING $ 25.00
REDEMPTION CALCULATIONS 1ST AND 2ND FREE
REDEMPTION CALCULATIONS 3RD OR MORE $ 50.00/EA
TOWER’S LIST APPLICATION FEE $ 250.00
TOWER’S LIST APPLICATION FEE (REGULAR & HEAVY-DUTY TOWING) $ 350.00
TOWING SERVICES:
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 6:00AM TO 6:00PM $125.00
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 6:01PM TO 5:59AM $150.00
WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS $150.00
STORAGE FEES:
INSIDE STORAGE FACILITY $60.00/DAY
OUTSIDE STORAGE FACILITY $40.00/DAY
ADDITIONAL FEES:
CLEAN-UP $45.00 +
$15.00/BAG
OIL
ABSORBENT
ADMINSTRATIVE FEE $35.00
YARD FEE $35.00
COVERING/TARPING $40.00
EXTRA PERSON
$75.00/HOUR/MAN
WAITING TIME $75.00.HOUR
AFTER ON
SCENE FOR
60 MINUTES
WINCHING/RECOVERY $100.00/HOUR
+ TOW FEE
ROAD SERVICE $75.00 DAY
$85.00 NIGHT,
WEEKEND &
HOLIDAY
MILEAGE $7.00/MILE
(OUTSIDE OF
JAMESBURG)
HEAVY DUTY TOWING:
CONVENTIONAL TOW 6,001 POUNDS TO 25,000 POUNDS $200.00
CONVENTIONAL TOW 25,001 POUNDS TO 55,000 POUNDS $350.00
CONVENTIONAL TOW 55,001 POUNDS TO 80,000 POUNDS $500.00
CONVENTIONAL TOW BUS COACH $500.00
NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS – ADDITIONAL $85.00
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LOWBOY OR LANDOLL TRACTOR TRAILER $350.00/HOUR
STORAGE FEES:
6,001 POUNDS TO 12,000 POUNDS $50.00
12,001 POUNDS TO 26,000 POUNDS $75.00
26,001 POUNDS TO 80,000 POUNDS $85.00
ADDITIONAL FEES:
CONNECT AIR LINES $35.00 EACH
REMOVE AXLE OR DRIVESHAFT $75.00 EACH
CAGED BRAKES $35.00 EACH
VEHICLE PREPARATION FEE $75.00/HOUR
(LABOR
REQUIRED TO
PREPARE
TOW PAST 30
MINUTES)
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $50.00
YARD FEE $50.00
CLEAN UP FEE $45.00 +
$15.00/BAG
OIL
ABSORBENT
COVERING/TARPING $40.00
EXTRA MAN
$85.00/
MAN/HOUR
WAITING TIME $100.00/HOUR AFTER ON SCENE FOR 60 MINUTES
WINCHING/RECOVERY
$450.0
0/HOUR/TRUC
K + TOW FEE
ROTATOR/CRANE SERVICE $875.00/HOUR
MILEAGE $12.00/MILE
(OUTSIDE OF
JAMESBURG)
TOWING OPERATOR’S MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM THE BOROUGH
For Applications accepted in 2018 for 2019 Towing and on-going applications. The maximum distance
from the Borough will be Nine (9) miles from Borough Hall.
TRANSCRIPTS OF MEETINGS
DEPOSIT (PER MEETING) $ 100.00
TRAVELING SHOWS, CARNIVALS, & CIRCUSES
Traveling Show/Circus License (each day of performance) $ 25.00
Bond to be deposited at time of application $ 200.00
Carnival License (each day) $ 100.00
Bond to be deposited at time of application $ 1,000.00
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TWO HUNDRED FOOT LIST per Block & Lot requested $ 10.00
VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEE
In Accordance with Ordinance #07-15
An Additional a Late Fee, per day, per property, after January 31 $ 5.00/DAY
Along with any additional Summons issued.
ZONING
1. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN R.S. 40:55D-39a,
APPEAL FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL OR AGENCY $ 100.00
2. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN R.S. 40:55D-39b,
SPECIAL EXCEPTION $ 100.00
3. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN R.S. 40:55D-39c,
HARDSHIP $ 100.00
4. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AS SET FORTH IN R.S. 40-55D-39d,
SPECIAL REASONS. $
150.00
5. ZONING PERMIT, FENCE OR POOL $ 40.00
6. ALL OTHER ZONING PERMITS $ 40.00
ZONING MAP $ 10.00
1. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
2. This ordinance shall take effect, immediately following adoption and publication pursuant
to law, unless otherwise stated in the ordinance.
ORDINANCE #05-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG
RECORD OF VOTE:
FIRST READING: March 17, 2021
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MOTION
COUNCIL MEMBER TO 2nd VOTE
INTRODUCE
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X
Council Member Rampacek AB
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X X
Mayor Lowande
PUBLICATION: March 26, 2021
SECOND READING: April 21, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING: April 21, 2021
Administrator Frueh discussed the changes in the fee Ordinance. The changes include a fee for
outside work, additional escrow for appeals and fees for sewer connections.
CONSENT AGENDA:
All matters listed on tonight’s Consent Agenda are to be considered as one vote by the Borough Council
and will be enacted by one motion. Any resolutions listed on the agenda with ** next to their respective
number are to be considered as part of the Consent Agenda. There will be no discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
ORDINANCES SECOND READING BY TITLE – Public Hearing
ORDINANCE #04-21
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GRAND STREET, MCKNIGHT AVENUE
AND MILL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $321,605.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN
AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Jamesburg in the County of Middlesex, New
Jersey has determined to improve Various Streets; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jamesburg has been approved for $321,605.00 in funding from the
New Jersey Department of Transportation 2021 Municipal Aid Program for such construction.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED and enacted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Jamesburg, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that:
SECTION 1. The improvements described in Section 2 of this ordinance are hereby authorized as
General Capital Improvements to be undertaken in and by the Borough of Jamesburg, County of Middlesex,
New Jersey.
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SECTION 2. The improvements hereby authorized to be undertaken consist of improvements on
Various Streets, together with all items necessary, incidental or appurtenant thereto.
SECTION 3. The 2021 capital budget of the Borough of Jamesburg hereby does conform to the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after the first publication thereof after final
adoption, as provided by law.
ORDINANCE #04-21
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GRAND STREET, MCKNIGHT AVENUE
AND MILL ROAD AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $321,605.00 THEREFORE, AUTHORIZED IN
AND BY THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
RECORD OF VOTE:
FIRST READING: February 17, 2021
MOTION
COUNCIL MEMBER TO INTRODUCE 2nd VOTE
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman AB
Mayor Lowande
PUBLICATION: February 26, 2021
SECOND READING: March 17, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING: March 17, 2021
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MOTION MOTION MOTION
TO OPEN TO CLOSE TO
COUNCIL MEMBER 2nd VOTE 2nd VOTE ADOPT 2nd VOTE
Council Member Czarneski Y Y Y Y
Council Member Ludas Y Y Y Y
Council Member Rampacek AB AB AB
Council Member Rutsky Y Y Y
Council Member Shaughnessy Y Y Y Y Y Y
Council President Sussman Y Y Y Y
Mayor Lowande
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION #058-03-17-21**
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONTHLY REPORTS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg that the following
reports be and are hereby received and filed:
Investment Report February 2021
Finance Report February 2021
Report of the Tax Collector February 2021
Report of the Sewer Administrator February 2021
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
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RESOLUTION #059-03-17-21**
APPROVE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS
WHEREAS, The Chief Financial Officer has certified and submitted a consolidated bill list for the
payment of claims; and
WHEREAS, all vouchers listed herewith have been encumbered and sufficient funds are available
for payment; and
WHEREAS, the required signatures of the Department Head or the Committee Chair, the Finance
Chairperson, the Vendor, and the Chief Financial Officer, have all been obtained on each voucher on the
attached list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg,
that the voucher list submitted is hereby approved for payment in the total amount of $2,592,527.01.
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
RESOLUTION #060-03-17-21**
APPOINT ACTING COURT ADMINISTRATOR
I, MARLENE LOWANDE, MAYOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
DO HEREBY APPOINT THE FOLLOWING AS ACTING COURT ADMINISTRATOR EFFECTIVE MARCH
3, 2021 FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR.
LORI KARTELIAS
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COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
Councilmember Ludas pulled this Resolution from the consent agenda she had questions.
Administrator Frueh explained the Judge placed an order in affect with Spotswood. There is
no money involved.
Court Administrator Christine Ward discussed the Judge signed the order for a year, but it can
be shortened. We posted an ad for a Violations Clerk, which will be helpful if she is out of the
office. Right now, Lori from Spotswood can do it.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION #054-03-17-21
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen with respect to certain mandatory expenses due to
the delay of the adoption of the budget and no adequate provision has been made in the 2021 temporary
appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an
emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2021 pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 96 P.L. 1951(N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20) including this resolution total $ 1,201,612.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Jamesburg, that in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.40A:4-20 that emergency temporary
appropriations be and the same is hereby made for the following appropriations:
Code Salary & Wages Code Other Expenses Total
General Admin. 100.010 100.020 6,700.00 6,700.00
Mayor/Council 110.010 2,000.00 110.020 2,000.00
Municipal Clerk 120.010 5,000.00 120.020 5,000.00
Financial Admin 130.010 8,500.00 130.020 8,500.00
Audit Services 135.020 10,000.00 10,000.00
Collection of Taxes 145.010 2,000.00 145.020 2,000.00
Assessment of Taxes 150.010 2,000.00 150.020 2,000.00
Legal 155.020 5,000.00 5,000.00
Planning Board 180.010 900.00 180.020 900.00
Zoning Officer 205.010 4,000.00 205.020 4,000.00
Other Insurance 211.090 300.00 300.00
Dental 211.097 2,000.00 2,000.00
Health Wavier 219.092 56,100.00 56,100.00
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Police 240.010 173,000.00 240.020 41,300.00 214,300.00
Fire Prevention 264.010 500.00 264.020 2,100.00 2,600.00
Public Works 290.010 35,000.00 290.020 11,100.00 46,100.00
Solid Waste Removal 305.020 15,500.00 15,500.00
Board of Health 330.010 200.00 330.020 100.00 300.00
Animal Control 340.010 1,500.00 340.020 1,500.00
Electricity 430.071 5,000.00 5,000.00
Street Lighting 435.075 5,000.00 5,000.00
Water & Sewer 445.072 1,000.00 1,000.00
PERS 471.114 129,177.00 129,177.00
Social Security 472.115 20,000.00 20,000.00
PFRS 475.114 498,335.00 498,335.00
Third Party 487.020 10,000.00 10,000.00
Municipal Court 490.010 2,000.00 490.020 1,000.00 3,000.00
Dispatch 491.010 30,000.00 491.020 3,000.00 33,000.00
Public Defender 495.020 300.00 300.00
Total Current 266,600.00 823,012.00 1,089,612.00
Sewer Operating 501.010 10,000.00 502.020 102,000.00 112,000.00
Grand Total 276,600 925,012.00 1,201,612.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for in
the 2021 budget of the Borough of Jamesburg under the aforementioned titles.
FURTHER, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services.
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
Councilmember Czarneski questioned what this was. Administrator Frueh explained when
the budget does not get introduced in a timely measure, it is required by law to not over
extend line items to pay items.
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RESOLUTION #055-03-17-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS IN THE 2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59, appropriation reserve transfers are allowable during
the first three months of the succeeding fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that said transfers be done through various accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Jamesburg, County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that the following transfers be made in the 2020 budget
appropriation reserves.
CURRENT FUND
FROM ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT
155.027 Legal – Other Expense $2,244.00
TO ACCOUNT NAME AMOUNT
100.029 General Admin – Other Expense $2,244.00
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
RESOLUTION #056-03-17-21
AUTHORIZE REFUND OF ESCROW
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WHEREAS, Escrow has been received by the Finance office in the aggregate amount of Eight
thousand Five hundred thirty-five dollars ($8,535.00); and
WHEREAS, seven thousand seven hundred sixty-two dollars and sixty-eight cents ($7,762.68) of
the escrow has been used to pay for service rendered for Block 16 Lot 3 and Lot 4.02 and;
WHEREAS, there is a remaining balance of seven hundred seventy-two dollars and thirty-two
cents ($772.32) in escrow for Block 16 Lot 3 and lot 4.02;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg
that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized to make such refunds and the is hereby
directed to issue such checks in accordance with the certification(s) attached hereto.
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
RESOLUTION 057-03-17-21
THREE-YEAR AVERAGE OF REALIZED REVENUES FROM THE PRIOR THREE YEARS
RESOLUTION TO ANTICIPATE MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES IN THE 2021 BUDGET USING THE
WHEREAS, the COVID 19 pandemic had an adverse effect on the anticipated municipal revenues in the
2020 municipal current and utility fund budgets; and
WHEREAS, Section 1 of P.L. 2020, c.74 amended N.J.S.A 40A:4-26 authorized the Director of the Division
of Local Government Services (“Division”) to promulgate new standards for the anticipation of COVID-19
affected revenues in the FY2021 budget, and, if necessary, in future years and
WHEREAS, for FY 2021, the Director authorizes the use of a three-year average for the calculation of
affected revenues; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Jamesburg, certifies that the following revenues
were affected in 2020 by the COVID 19 pandemic and that the 3-year average of the amounts realized in
2018-2020 be anticipated in the introduced budget for 2021;
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Revenue Category 2018 2019 2020 Average
Municipal Court 71,523.07
168,436.83 141,316.15 127,092.02
Fee & Permits 77,929.00 59,796.00
76,506.00 71,410.33
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg in the County
of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the above referenced revenues be anticipated using the 3-year
average as permitted by the amendments to 40A: 4-26, adopted by the P.L. 2020, c. 74
COUNCIL MEMBER
MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
Councilmember Czareneski asked Administrator Frueh for an explanation of this
Resolution. He explained we are allowed to use 3 years of revenue for certain line items to
put budget in a better place. Court fees and permits were affected by the pandemic. As
revenue decreased this will change, this can go down using 2020 data. This is not always
something to be used. We suffered from the pandemic.
RESOLUTION # 061-03-17-21
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY RELATING TO THE 2019
NJDOT OAKLAND ROAD, RIDGEVIEW ROAD, AND LAKE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Jamesburg (the “Borough”) received SIX (6) bids for the 2019 NJDOT
Oakland Road, Ridgeview Road, and Lake Street Improvement Project (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Borough Engineer, and it is the Engineer’s
recommendation that a contract for the Project be awarded to the low bidder, Earle Asphalt Company of
Farmingdale, New Jersey, for the Base Bid and Alternate B, for the total amount of $178,613.13; and
WHEREAS, this Project is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT);
and
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WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney has reviewed the bid package submitted by Earle Asphalt
Company and has found the bid package, and all documents contained therein, to be in satisfactory legal
format; and
WHEREAS, the Borough’s CFO has certified that funds are available for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Jamesburg
that the contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Earle Asphalt Company of Farmingdale, New Jersey,
for the Base Bid and Alternate B, for the total amount of $178,613.13
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Borough
Clerk to attest an Agreement between the Borough and Earle Asphalt Company subject to any approvals
that are necessary from the NJDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all relevant Borough officials are hereby authorized and
directed to perform all actions that are necessary in order to facilitate this matter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of
the following:
a. Terence M. Vogt, PE, PP, CME, Remington & Vernick Engineers;
b. Scott Frueh, Borough Administrator; and
c. Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq., Borough Attorney.
RESOLUTION # 061-03-17-21
AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY RELATING TO THE 2019
NJDOT OAKLAND ROAD, RIDGEVIEW ROAD, AND LAKE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski
X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X
Council President Sussman X X
Mayor Lowande
Councilmember Rutsky asked Administrator Frueh for an explanation of this Resolution. He
explained there is a time limit on adoptions, this has to be done by March 23 rd. We had to
award it at this meeting.
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RESOLUTION #062-03-17-21
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING MINUTES BE AND ARE HEREBY ACCEPTED
AND FILED:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
February 17, 2021
COUNCIL MEMBER MOTION 2nd AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Council Member Czarneski X
Council Member Ludas X X
Council Member Rampacek X
Council Member Rutsky X
Council Member Shaughnessy X X
Council President Sussman X
Mayor Lowande
COUNCILMATIC COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Council Member Rampacek
Councilmember Rampacek was absent.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Council Member Shaughnessy
Jamesburg Students, staff, and teachers have been back in school for a month now. With the hybrid
schedule, PPE and precautions in place, closures have been avoided, and we are educating students
and keeping everyone healthy.
We have 60 % of JFK students in the building two days a week, and 50 % of GMB students in the
building. Keeping with state guidelines, that’s about capacity. Dr. Villani and the administration
team has in place plans to expand the number of students in the building, so that if the state were to
relax its restrictions or alster its guidelines, we could see more students come in, or see more days
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in the building. The district is, however, committed to following those safety guidelines and
precautions. At this point, it is not realistic to expect a full return before September of 2021. Even
that may be optimistic at this point.
Parents should prepare for this hybrid schedule to continue. Parents should also prepare for
registration. Pre-school registration is underway through March 26, 2021.
● Preschool – Three or Four Years Old on or before
October 1, 2021
● Kindergarten – Five Years Old on or before
October 1, 2021
Registration is being done as remotely as possible. Registration materials are available at various
locations throughout town, for example the library, and parents of eligible students should
complete those packets and take the information to the schools with the required documents. Dara
Valiant is managing the registration process. Appointments are made as necessary, but whenever
possible it’s done remotely. She’s getting documents copied and returned to the parents while they
wait, and then all other follow-up questions are done remotely.
The initial tentative budget presentation will be held at tomorrow night’s meeting. The initial
numbers show increased spending, as expected in a pandemic, but also increased revenue,
2021-2022 Total Expenditures $20,245,471; Anticipated Revenues $11,715,404 Taxes to be Raised:
$8,530,067
Last Year: $8,530,067 -- If these numbers hold--and last year they did, between the tentative budget
and the final one--It’s a remarkable thing for the Borough. I know how hard this year has been for
all parents, but I hope we still recognize the district for the way it provides a remarkable education
for its students at a comparatively low cost. This budget includes continuation of the Dual language
immersion program, K-4. It has been on pause throughout remote learning, but the district is
committed to continuing the program, and,when possible, when back in person, picking up again.
Finally, statewide, the program that funds the school food distribution has been extended through
the summer. I urge all families with students under 18 to take advantage of it. Even if you don’t
need the savings, it allows you to have fewer trips to the grocery store, puts fresh food in the fridge,
and it benefits the school to have more families participating. Please visit them, every Monday
Except April 5. That is the Monday following Easter. That week, food will be distributed at JFK on
April 6.
POLICE COMMITTEE
Council President Sussman
Police report:
Parents in our community are encouraged to become familiar with new laws in New Jersey as they
may have direct implications for their children. The NJ Legislature approved, and Governor Murphy
recently signed into law Assembly Bill 5342 in an attempt to decriminalize the use and possession
of marijuana.
This new law forbids officers to contact a parent or guardian for individuals under the age of 21 who
possess marijuana or alcohol as a first offense. Below is the link with more pertinent information to be
shared. https://www.cdc.gov/marijuana/factsheets/teens
The JPD Detective Bureau is investigating a matter where a resident
received a call from the "NJ State Police Dept." and spoke with an
unknown individual who claimed to be an officer who had an arrest
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warrant for her. The resident was led to believe that her social security
number was linked to two addresses where money laundering and drug
trafficking was taking place. The caller assured the resident that if she
purchased multiple gift cards, she would receive a new social security
number. The resident purchased several gift cards totaling $2400.00.
12. Requests/Information for Mayor and Council
Chief Craparotta recently met with Superintendent Dr. Gina Villani, Principal of JFK Kristy DeFazio and
Principal of GMB Chad Donahue for a constructive meeting about school security and the JPD working
with them about security drills in the upcoming weeks.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Council Member Czarneski
I spoke with Business Administrator Frueh and reviewed the day to day of the Borough
Personnel. There was discussion on how we can get things into place to re-open the
Municipal Building.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Council Member Rutsky
Jamesburg DPW is making preparations for spring cleanup ‘s. Equipment is being prepared
and new mower is being purchased. I know we need 2 mowers, maybe we can use grant
money to purchase a second. Cleanup of the Buckelew blacksmith house will be on March
27 from 9 to 12. Volunteers will transport debris to DPW. Supervisor Intravartola is giving
us access to the borough dumpster. Green team will be meeting to discuss further spring
projects in cleanups.
ENVIRONMENT/ GREEN COMMITTEE:
Council Member Ludas
The Environmental Committee is currently working on the Sustainable Jersey Green Business
Initiative with Monroe. We have developed a check list, and we will be visiting the downtown
businesses. We are planning to meet next week.
Projects:
We received a 36-page maintenance guide from Rutgers Extension on maintaining our Rain
Garden at GMB School. Principal Donahue and I are planning an April date to begin the
maintenance program. This will be a joint effort of GMB Students and the Jamesburg Green
Team.
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As Councilmember Rutsky mentioned, there will be a Clean out of the blacksmith building on
March 27th. We will also begin expanding our community herb garden.
Downtown cleanups and continued creek/nature park clean ups will begin in April/May
Jamesburg Restaurants have asked about outdoor dining this year, as last year was so
successful. I am requesting on their behalf outdoor dining begin Memorial Day through the
end of October.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Scott Frueh
The form for outdoor dining is on the website.
I will be meeting with the County tomorrow to get guidance on the budget.
I will be having surgery next week. I will be working from home for a few weeks.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE / RECREATION / COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Mayor Marlene Lowande
COVID vaccination places are expanding to Walmart and Community centers. We have had
485 cases in 2 year and 5 deaths. Please wear your masks, wash your hands, social distance
and get your vaccine.
There is no executive order on when municipalities can open. There will beno parade or
street fair. We can possibly have a food truck night in the fall.
Borough Attorney Fred Raffetto discussed the cannabis Ordinance. We have 6 months from
the end of February to opt out of allowing cannabis. Our current Ordinance is null and void.
We have until August 20th to decide or we will be in it for 5 years. His suggestion is an “Opt
Out Ordinance”.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Proposed By: Sussman
Seconded By Shaughnessy
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 PM
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