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BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm The Borough Council Meeting of the Milltown Borough Council was held on August 18, 2025, at Milltown Borough Hall, 39 Washington Avenue, Milltown, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray at 7:00 pm. The Borough Clerk read the following statement: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided as required under Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, specifying the time, date, and location of this meeting by posting a copy of the notice in the Municipal Building, on the Municipal Website, and providing a copy of the Annual Notice Schedule to the official newspapers of the Borough. Notice is also on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Roll Call was taken by the Borough Clerk ROLL CALL Present Absent Council President Zambrana X Councilman John Collins X Councilman Frank Manco X Councilwoman Patricia Payne X Councilman Gary Posnansky X Councilman David Potter X Mayor George Murray X Borough Attorney Peter Vignuolo X Borough Engineer Mike McClelland X Borough Engineer Lou Ploskonka X Borough Administrator Fred Carr X Borough Clerk Gretchen McCarthy X Mayor Murray held a moment of silence followed by a salute to the flag. Public Comment: Mayor Murray opened the meeting to the public for comments on Resolutions on the Agenda. There being none, Mayor Murray closed to public comment. Approve Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the following meetings were approved, as presented: a. June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Page | 1  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm b. June 23, 2025 Regular Meeting c. July 7, 2025 Special Meeting ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Ordinance Public Hearing, Second Reading: Ordinance 25-1571 was read by title: ORDINANCE 25-1571 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION; POWERS AND DUTIES OF CAPTAIN OF POLICE; AMEND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF LIEUTENANT OF POLICE; AND ESTABLISH THE DUTIES OF SERGEANT OF POLICE. WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the Borough of Milltown ("Borough") has determined and recommended that it would be in the beneficial to establish the position of Captain of Police; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the Borough of Milltown ("Borough") has determined and recommended that it would be in the beneficial to expand the position of Lieutenant of Police; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the Borough of Milltown ("Borough") has determined and recommended that it would be in the beneficial to clarify certain positions within the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Borough concurs in this determination; and believes that the creation of the position of Captain of Police; the expansion of the position of Lieutenant of Police; and the clarification of certain positions within the Police Department are in the best interests of the residents of the Borough of Milltown. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough of Milltown of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey that the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown be amended as follows: Page | 2  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Section 1. Chapter 11, Establishment of the Police Department, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Article 1, Establishment; Department Head; Membership, is hereby revised as follows: §11-1 ESTABLISHMENT; DEPARTMENT HEAD; MEMBERSHIP. There shall be a Police Department of the Borough, the head of which shall be the Chief of Police. The Chief shall be directly responsible to the appropriate authority for the efficiency and routine day to day operations thereof. The Department shall consist of a Chief of Police, a Captain of Police, up to three Lieutenants, up to eight Sergeants, Corporals and such other patrolmen, probationary officers, special police officers and employees as the Council may appoint. Section 2. Chapter 11, Establishment of the Police Department, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Article 5, Head of Department, is hereby revised as follows: §11-5 HEAD OF DEPARTMENT. The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department and shall be responsible to the Borough Council. In the temporary absence or disability of the Chief of Police, the Captain of the Department or the Lieutenant of the Department may act in place of the Chief of Police for the duration of the temporary duty. Section 3. Chapter 11, Establishment of the Police Department, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Article 13, Captain of Police, is hereby added as follows: §11-13 CAPTAIN OF POLICE. §11-13.1 Responsibility in Absence of Chief. The Captain of Police, in the absence of the Chief of Police, may be charged with and be responsible for those duties prescribed for Chief of Police. §11-13.2 Duties of Captain. The Captain of Police holds an administrative supervisory position under the supervision of the Chief of Police. The Captain of Police shall supervise Lieutenants who are in charge of Administrative and Daily/Field Operations. The Captain of Police shall supervise the accreditation program in the role of accreditation manager. The Captain of Police shall assist the Chief of Police with formulating and implementing policy, regulations, goals, and objectives of the Police Department. The Captain of Police inspects personnel and equipment to ensure that both meet Department standards; and performs such other duties as are directed by the Chief of Police and/or set forth in the Police Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Rules and Regulations. Section 4. Chapter 11, Establishment of the Police Department, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Article 15, Lieutenant of Police, is hereby revised as follows: §11-4 LIEUTENANT OF POLICE. Page | 3  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm §11-14.1 Responsibility in Absence of Chief and Captain. The Lieutenant of Police, in the absence of the Chief of Police and/or Captain of Polce, may be charged with and be responsible for those duties prescribed for Chief of Police and/or Captain of Police. §11-14.1 Duties of Lieutenant. The Lieutenant(s) hold an administrative supervisory position(s) under the supervision of the Captain of Police. The Lieutenants’ duties shall include supervision of Administrative functions; Department Operations; and Field/Patrol duties. The Lieutenant(s) assist the Chief of Police and Captain of Police in formulating and implementing policy, regulations, goals and objectives of the Police Department. He or she inspects personnel and equipment to ensure that both meet Department standards and performs such other duties as are directed by the Chief of Police and/or set forth in the Police Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Rules and Regulation. inspects personnel and equipment to ensure that both meet Department standards and performs such other duties as are directed by the Chief of Police and/or set forth in the Police Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Rules and Regulations. Section 5. Chapter 11, Establishment of the Police Department, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Article 15, Lieutenant of Police, is hereby renamed Sergeant of Police; and revised as follows: §11-15 SERGEANT OF POLICE. §11-15.1 Duties of Sergeant. The Sergeants(s) hold an administrative supervisory position(s) under the supervision of the Chief of Police, Captain of Police and Lieutenant(s) of Police. Sergeant duties shall include supervision of all officers of lesser grade; including Corporals, Patrolman and Public Safety Telecommunicators. Sergeants inspect personnel and equipment to ensure that both meet Department standards and performs such other duties as are directed by the Chief of Police and/or set forth in the Police Department's Standard Operating Procedures and Rules and Regulation. Section 6. Each clause, section or subsection of this Ordinance shall be deemed a separate provision to the intent that if any such clause, section or subsection should be declared invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected. Section 7. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Mayor Murray opened the meeting to public comment on this ordinance. Seeing none, Mayor Murray asked for roll call: Page | 4  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X Councilman Collins X X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X Approval of Bill List The Clerk read Resolution 2025-267 by title. Authorizing Payment of Municipal Obligations WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey finds and declares that certain municipal obligations have come due and are now payable; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council further finds and declares that said obligations have been itemized on the annexed schedules, which are hereby deemed part of this resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey does hereby authorize payment of said municipal obligations, in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief Financial Officer in the total amount of $6,250,836.85. Bill lists attached to this resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Page | 5  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Consent Agenda Mayor Murray asked if any Council Member wished to pull any Resolutions from the Consent Agenda. Resolutions 2025-272 and 2025-277 were removed from the Consent Agenda by Councilman Collins. The Clerk read Resolution 2025-268. Approval of Consent Agenda for the August 18, 2025 Borough Council Meeting WHEREAS, pursuant to the Rules of Council, the Council may establish a Consent Agenda for any regular or special meetings upon certain conditions; and WHEREAS, each of the following Resolutions to be presented before the Borough Council at its August 18, 2025, meeting appear to have the unanimous approval of all members of the Borough Council: Resolution 2025-247: Authorizing Payment No. 1 – Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Project Resolution 2025-269: Authorizing Payment No. 2 – Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Project Resolution 2025-270: Authorize Block Party Chestnut Street Resolution 2025-271: Authorize State Contract Purchase of 9-1-1 Equipment Resolution 2025-273: Authorizing Payment No. 2 – North Brook Drive Improvements Project Resolution 2025-274: Authorize Engineering Services - North Brook Drive Improvements, Phase 2 Resolution 2025-275: Authorize Engineering Services - Albert Avenue Bike Path Improvements, Phase 2 Resolution 2025-276: Authorize Engineering Services - Main Street Speed Study Resolution 2025-278: Authorize Consumer Utility Deposit Refunds Resolution 2025-279: Authorizing a Tax Title Lien Redemption B42.04 L6, 170 Clay St. Resolution 2025-280: Authorizing a Tax Title Lien Redemption B52 L26, 73 South St. Resolution 2025-281: Approve Tax Exemption Credit B89.03, L8 Resolution 2025-282: Approve Tax Exemption Credit B108, L1.03 Resolution 2025-283: Approve Tax Exemption Credit B59, L18 Resolution 2025-284: Authorize Tax Refunds for Certain Tax-Exempt Properties Resolution 2025-285: Authorizing to Hire Department of Public Works Laborer 1 – Tyler Lawless Resolution 2025-286: Authorize Recreation Refunds Resolution 2025- 287: Authorize State Contract Purchase of 2026 Ford F600 4x4 Chassis Water Utility Truck Resolution 2025-288: Authorize State Contract Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 Chassis & Utility Body Mechanics Truck Page | 6  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown 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 August 18, 2025, meeting and adopted by separate vote. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Resolutions Included on Consent Agenda: Resolution 2025-247 Authorizing Payment No. 1 for the Contract with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC for the Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Improvements. WHEREAS, the Borough Council by Resolution No. 2024-316 dated November 25, 2024, authorized the award of a contract to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, for the Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Improvements in the amount of $245,392.09; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates has determined that the work contained within this application for Payment No. 1 is complete; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates recommends that Payment No. 1 of $203,288.19 should be made in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, sufficient Funds are available. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Payment No. 1 to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $203,288.19 is hereby approved and the Borough Council further authorizes the Borough Administrator to execute said payment with funds certified by the Chief Financial Officer. Resolution 2025-269 Authorizing Payment No. 2 for the Contract with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC Page | 7  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm for the Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Improvements. WHEREAS, the Borough Council by Resolution No. 2024-316 dated November 25, 2024, authorized the award of a contract to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, for the Albert Avenue Park Bike Path Improvements in the amount of $245,392.09; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates has determined that the work contained within this application for Payment No. 2 is complete; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates recommends that Payment No. 2 of $15,964.12 should be made in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, sufficient Funds are available. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Payment No. 2 to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $15,964.12 is hereby approved and the Borough Council further authorizes the Borough Administrator to execute said payment with funds certified by the Chief Financial Officer. Resolution 2025-270 Authorizing Block Party and Road Closure – Chestnut Street WHEREAS, Bob Balland has requested a street closing for Chestnut Street from the intersection of Van Liew Avenue & Chestnut Street and the intersection of Chestnut Street & E. Lawrence Street for the purpose of a Block Party; and WHEREAS, the closing will occur on August 30, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, that a block party is hereby authorized as follows: Chestnut Street will be closed as aforementioned to all but emergency vehicle traffic on August 30, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Resolution 2025-271 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 9-1-1 CALL TAKING EQUIPMENT FOR THE MILLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM NJ STATE CONTRACT FROM TACTICAL PUBLIC SAFETY Page | 8  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS the Township needs to purchase 9-1-1 call handling, call taking, and other emergency communications equipment to ensure the safety of the public and, WHEREAS Tactical Public Safety, 1036 Industrial Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091, has delivered quotes for t he pur ch as e of 9-1-1 call handling, call taking, and other emergency communications equipment, and is an authorized NJ State Contract distributor of the needed equipment: WHEREAS Tactical Public Safety has delivered quotes for the provision of items in total amounts not to exceed $141,000.00 under NJ State Contract No. T-0109, Radio Communications Equipment and Accessories, and WHEREAS the Chief of Police and the Qualified Purchasing Agent recommend the purchase of the equipment from the NJ State Contract as it represents the best price available for the items needed, and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available for said purpose in account numbers: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED T H A T the Governing Body of the Borough of Milltown authorizes the 9-1-1 equipment purchase from Tactical Public Safety, 1036 Industrial Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091, in an amount not to exceed $141,000.00. BE FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Administrator, Chief of Police, and Tactical Public Safety. Resolution 2025-273 Authorizing Payment No. 2 for the Contract with Lancha Construction Corporation for the North Brook Drive Improvement Project. WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown advertised and received bids for the North Brook Drive Improvement Project on December 17, 2024; and Page | 9  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the Borough Council by Resolution No. 2024-336 dated December 23, 2024, authorized the award of a contract to Lancha Construction Corporation for the North Brook Drive Improvement Project in the amount of $638,027.96; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates has determined that the work contained within this application of payment is complete; and WHEREAS, Payment No. 2 of $37,144.23 should be paid; and WHEREAS, the Township's Engineer, CME Associates recommends that Payment No. 2 be made in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, sufficient Funds are available. NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Payment No. 2 to Lancha Construction Corporation in the amount of $37,144.23 is hereby approved and the Borough Council further authorizes the Borough Administrator to execute said payment with funds certified by the Chief Financial Officer. Resolution 2025-274 Authorizing Professional Engineering Services - CME Associates North Brook Drive Improvements – Phase 2 WHEREAS, CME Associates has submitted expenditure requests outlining professional engineering services that will be provided to the Borough of Milltown; and WHEREAS, copies of said expenditure requests have been provided to the Borough Administrator and Borough Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown Council has deemed it appropriate to authorize the estimated expenditures as follows: Project Description Estimated Amount Design Phase Services $41,580.00 Permit Phase Services $3,000.00 NJDOT Grant Coordination $3,500.00 Bid Phase Services $4,500.00 Construction Phase Services (Office/Field) $46,080.00 NJDOT Construction and Gran Reimbursement Coordination $5,000.00 Page | 10  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ENGINEERING TOTAL $103.660.00 Estimated Construction Cost $460,830.00 Total $ 564,490.00 WHEREAS, Certification of Availability of Funds has been received from the Chief Finance Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that CME Associates is authorized to provide the professional engineering services as listed above. Resolution 2025-275 Authorizing Professional Engineering Services - CME Associates Albert Avenue Bike Path Improvements – Phase 2 WHEREAS, CME Associates has submitted expenditure requests outlining professional engineering services that will be provided to the Borough of Milltown; and WHEREAS, copies of said expenditure requests have been provided to the Borough Administrator and Borough Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown Council has deemed it appropriate to authorize the estimated expenditures as follows: Project Description Estimated Amount Design Phase Services $14,900.00 Permit Phase Services $3,000.00 NJDOT Grant Coordination $3,500.00 Bid Phase Services $4,500.00 Construction Phase Services (Office/Field) $19,400.00 NJDOT Construction and Gran Reimbursement Coordination $5,000.00 Page | 11  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ENGINEERING TOTAL $50,300.00 Estimated Construction Cost 194,000.00$ Total Project Cost $244,300.00 WHEREAS, Certification of Availability of Funds has been received from the Chief Finance Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that CME Associates is authorized to provide the professional engineering services as listed above. Resolution 2025-276 Authorizing Professional Engineering Services - CME Associates Main Street Speed Study WHEREAS, CME Associates has submitted expenditure requests outlining professional engineering services that will be provided to the Borough of Milltown; and WHEREAS, copies of said expenditure requests have been provided to the Borough Administrator and Borough Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown Council has deemed it appropriate to authorize the estimated expenditures as follows: Project Description Estimated Amount Analysis of Speed Study Data collected by M.P.D. Accident Data Review of M.P.D. reports Consider Mitigations Preparation of a Letter Report County Coordination ENGINEERING TOTAL $10,765.00 WHEREAS, Certification of Availability of Funds has been received from the Chief Finance Officer. Page | 12  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that CME Associates is authorized to provide the professional engineering services as listed above. Resolution 2025-278 Authorizing Certain Consumer Utility Refunds WHEREAS, pursuant to Borough Ordinance, certain Electric Utility Customers are required to post deposits when opening a new account with the Borough of Milltown Electric Utility, and; WHEREAS, upon the closing of such account the utility customer is entitled to a refund of moneys not used to settle their account, and; WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department has prepared a list of those deposits that can be either refunded to the utility customer or used as credit to a Utility account. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey that the Milltown Electric Utility Department has made the disbursement of electric consumer deposits as per the following list prepared by the Electric Utility Department. Account Amount to Borough of Amount to Name Type of Account Number Milltown Customer Samantha Gombas 130010-4 Electric $46.60 $303.40 Cynthia Oest 110160-2 Electric $385.00 $0.00 Sam Kitchen & Bath LLC 350829-7 Electric $417.48 $877.36 Sam Kitchen & Bath LLC 350829-7 Water/Sewer $265.16 $0.00 Bagel Bazar 340630-10 Electric $1,515.00 $0.00 St. Manahry Deli LLC 210680-3 Electric $0.00 $.30 Page | 13  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-279 Authorizing Refunds Related to Tax Title Lien Redemption WHEREAS, at a sale for delinquent taxes and all liens held by the Collector of Taxes for the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, various blocks and lots were sold; and WHEREAS, said property and/or liens have been redeemed by the owners or those persons having an interest, and the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a refund of monies paid at the time of redemption in the following specific amounts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the amount covering the Certificate of Sale, together with all the charges due the said individuals at the time of redemption be and the same are hereby ordered refunded to the said individuals, and the proper officials of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County, New Jersey, are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a check to the said individual in the following amounts: Date of Sale Block Lot Amount Premium Certificate Make Check Payable To Bala Partners LLC 10/15/2024 42.04 6 $10,116.42 $1,100.00 24-00001 PO Box 303 Pottersville, NJ 07979 Resolution 2025-280 Authorizing Refunds Related to Tax Title Lien Redemption WHEREAS, at a sale for delinquent taxes and all liens held by the Collector of Taxes for the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, various blocks and lots were sold; and WHEREAS, said property and/or liens have been redeemed by the owners or those persons having an interest, and the purchasers of said property are legally entitled to a refund of monies paid at the time of redemption in the following specific amounts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the amount covering the Certificate of Sale, together with all the charges due the said individuals at the time of redemption be and the same are hereby ordered refunded to the said individuals, and the proper officials of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County, New Jersey, are hereby authorized and empowered to execute a check to the said individual in the following amounts: Page | 14  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Date of Sale Block Lot Amount Premium Certificate Make Check Payable To Pro Cap 8 FBO Firstrust Bank P.O. Box 774 10/15/2024 52 26 $8,060.32 $300.00 24000004 Fort Washington, PA 19034-0774 Resolution 2025-281 AUTHORIZING TAX EXEMPTION FOR TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN AND A TAX CREDIT TO THE PROPERTY WHEREAS, said Veteran(s) was the owner of the property in the Borough of Milltown on or before October 1, 2024, and WHEREAS said Veteran(s) was determined to be 100% permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and WHEREAS, said Veteran(s) did not file their claim for the Veteran tax exemption with the proper official of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County prior to December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor has allowed the following Veteran tax exemption for the 2025 tax year; and WHEREAS, the extended 3rd and 4th quarter billing will be credited in the amount of $4,778.44. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County, that the Chief Financial Officer and the Tax Collector of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County be instructed to credit the account of the taxpayer(s) shown for the amounts provided therein. Name Block Lot Amount Effective Date Reason Bader Awadeh 89.03 8 $4,778.44 1/1/2025 Application Approved Resolution 2025-282 Page | 15  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm AUTHORIZING TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN AND A TAX CREDIT TO THE PROPERTY WHEREAS, said Surviving Spouse of a Veteran was the owner of the property in the Borough of Milltown on or before October 1, 2024, and WHEREAS the deceased Veteran, Donald Parks, was determined to be 100% permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and WHEREAS, said Surviving Spouse of a Veteran did not remarry and said Surviving Spouse did not file their claim for the Surviving Spouse of a Veteran tax exemption with the proper official of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County prior to December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor has allowed the following Surviving Spouse of a Veteran tax exemption for the 2025 tax year; and WHEREAS, the extended 3rd and 4th quarter billing will be credited in the amount of $10,836.61. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County, that the Chief Financial Officer and the Tax Collector of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County be instructed to credit the account of the taxpayer(s) shown for the amounts provided therein. Name Block Lot Amount Effective Date Reason Mable McAllister 108 1.03 $10,836.61 1/1/2025 Application Parks Approved Resolution 2025-283 Authorizing Tax Exemption for Totally Disabled Veteran and a Tax Credit to the Property WHEREAS, said Veteran(s) was the owner of the property in the Borough of Milltown on or before October 1, 2024, and WHEREAS said Veteran(s) was determined to be 100% permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and WHEREAS, said Veteran(s) did not file their claim for the Veteran tax exemption with the proper official of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County prior to December 31, 2024; and Page | 16  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor has allowed the following Veteran tax exemption for the 2025 tax year; and WHEREAS, a pro-rated portion of the 2nd quarter, and the extended 3rd and 4th quarter billing will be credited in the amount of $6,131.23. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County, that the Chief Financial Officer and the Tax Collector of the Borough of Milltown, Middlesex County be instructed to credit the account of the taxpayer(s) shown for the amounts provided therein. Name Block Lot Amount Effective Date Reason Robert Konopack 59 18 $6,131.23 3/13/2025 Application Approved Resolution 2025-284 Authorizing Tax Refunds WHEREAS, the Collector has notified the Borough Chief Financial Officer that certain tax refunds be authorized; and WHEREAS, the Borough Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the circumstances surrounding these refunds and has recommended to the Borough Council that the appropriate Borough officials be authorized to issue said refunds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown that the appropriate Borough officials be and are hereby authorized to issue the following refunds: Tax Name: Block Lot Amount Reason Make Check Payable Year Sarah Totally Disabled Sarah Acevedo Veteran Tax- Acevedo 27 12 $6,618.92 2025 221 Highland Drive Exempt Property (15F) Milltown, NJ 08850 Totally Disabled Michael Taveras Michael Veteran Tax- 90 11.02 $5,149.93 2025 40 Kuhlthau Ave. Taveras Exempt Property (15F Milltown, NJ 08850 Page | 17  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Totally Disabled Robert Konopack Robert Veteran Tax- 59 18 $2,214.04 2025 90 W Church St. Konopack Exempt Property (15F Milltown, NJ 08850 Resolution 2025-285 Authorizing to Hire Full-Time Laborer – Department of Public Works WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown requires the services of a Laborer for the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, the Borough solicited applications for the position of Laborer in the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, the DPW Supervisor interviewed candidates, and an offer of full-time employment was made to Tyler Lawless; and WHEREAS, Tyler Lawless has accepted the position; and WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to hire Tyler Lawless as a full-time DPW Laborer 1 within the Department of Public Works effective August 25, 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Borough Administrator be and is hereby authorized to hire Tyler Lawless to work within the Department of Public Works as a Laborer Step 1 at a salary of $44,112.36 consistent with the OPEIU 32 contract. Resolution 2025-286 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RECREATION REFUNDS. WHEREAS, the Director of Recreation has notified the Borough Administrator, in memorandum that certain recreation refunds be authorized; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has reviewed the circumstances surrounding these refunds and has recommended to the Borough Council that the appropriate Borough officials be authorized to issue said refunds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown that the appropriate Borough officials be and are hereby authorized to issue the refunds in accordance with the memorandum from the Director of Recreation to the Borough Administrator. Page | 18  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm NAME ADDRESS PROGRAM AMOUNT 185 So. Main Street Brenda Alas Daily Pool Badge 20.00 Milltown, NJ 08850 140 So. Moetz Drive Cynthia Dienzer Weekend Pool Badge 24.00 Milltown, NJ 08850 21 Dora Avenue Pool Party from 2024 – Rakia Tolbert 250.00 Spotswood, NJ 08884 moved out of town Partial Refund - 19 Kuhlthau Ave., Apt 14 Heather Alfrey Cancelation of Park 125.00 Milltown, NJ 08850 Rental Refund for Summer 11 Brookwood Court Hiral Wadhwani Tenns Program that was 200.00 Princeton, NJ 08540 canceled Resolution 2025-287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD F-600 4x4 CHASSIS FOR THE MILLTOWN WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FROM ROUTE 23 AUTOMALL, A NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDOR WHEREAS the Borough needs to purchase a 2026 Ford F-600 4x4 chassis for the use of the Milltown Water and Sewer Department, and, WHEREAS Route 23 Automall, 1301 Route 32, Butler, NJ, 07405, has delivered quotes for t he p ur c h a se of a 2026 Ford F-600 4x4 chassis, and is an authorized NJ State Contract distributor of the equipment needed: WHEREAS Route 23 Automall has delivered quotes for the provision of items in total amounts not to exceed $138,500.00 under NJ State Contract No. T3063, Universal Truck 19,500 GVWR Crew Cab and Chassis, and WHEREAS the Qualified Purchasing Agent recommends the purchase of the equipment from the NJ State Contract as it represents the best price available for the items needed, and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available for said purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED T H A T the Governing Body of the Borough of Milltown authorizes the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-600 4x4 chassis from Route 23 Automall, 1301 Route 32, Butler, NJ, 07405, in an amount not to exceed $138,500.00 BE FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Route 23 Automall. Page | 19  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-288 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD F-250 4x4 CHASSIS & UTILITY BODY FOR MILLTOWN BOROUGH FROM WINNER FORD, A NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDOR WHEREAS the Township needs to purchase a 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 chassis & utility body for the use of Milltown Borough mechanics, and, WHEREAS Winner Ford, 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08037, has delivered quotes for t he p u rc ha se of a 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 chassis and utility body, and is an authorized NJ State Contract distributor of the equipment needed: WHEREAS Winner Ford has delivered quotes for the provision of items in total amounts not to exceed $66,000.00 under NJ State Contracts 24-FLEET-107621, 24-FLEET-00761, and 24-FLEET-0748, and WHEREAS the Qualified Purchasing Agent recommends the purchase of the equipment from the NJ State Contract as it represents the best price available for the items needed, and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED T H A T the Governing Body of the Borough of Milltown authorizes the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 chassis and utility body from Winner Ford, 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08037, in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 BE FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Winner Ford. Resolutions Removed From the Consent Agenda: The Clerk read Resolution 2025-272 by title: Page | 20  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-272 Authorizing Award of Contract under “Fair and Open Process” Borough Planner – MJ Planning, LLP WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown (the “Borough”) has advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Professional services for the remainder of 2025 under a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq; and WHEREAS, submissions for the Borough Planner were received by the Borough on August 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the “Fair and Open Process,” N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.1 et. seq. and the criteria set forth in the above RFQ, the Borough evaluated the above sealed proposal(s) WHEREAS, the anticipated term of said contract is for a period of one year and shall run from August 21, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, MJ Planning, LLP has submitted a proposal for Professional Services as Borough Planner. WHEREAS, Certification of Availability of Funds has been received from the Chief Finance Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown that in accordance with "Fair and Open Process," N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. and the requirements set forth in the aforementioned Request for Qualifications, the Borough Council does hereby award a one (1) year contract to MJ Planning, LLP for Borough Planner for a term commencing August 21, 2025, and terminating December 31, 2025 at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ, the availability of funds, and not to exceed as authorized by the Borough Council in the Borough 2025 Budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this Resolution shall be published as required by law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all Borough officials including, but not limited to, the Mayor, Business Administrator, Chief Finance Officer and the Municipal Clerk, are hereby authorized and directed to take such ministerial actions as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this resolution. Page | 21  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Councilman Collins asked about the contract, noting that it would be in effect from August 21, 2025, to December 31, 2025, at a rate of $165 per hour. He inquired about the typical number of hours billed. Borough Attorney Vignuolo explained that there was no regular number of hours as it depended on the tasks assigned. He noted that the planner typically assists with Affordable Housing obligations, Ford Avenue Redevelopment, and Planning Board matters. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X The Clerk read Resolution 2025-277 by title: Resolution 2025-277 Authorizing Community Energy Plan Services – Gabel Associates, Inc. WHEREAS, Gabel Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal outlining services to provide a Community Energy Plan to the Borough of Milltown; and WHEREAS, copies of said proposal have been provided to the Borough Administrator and Borough Council for their review; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown Council has deemed it appropriate to authorize the expenditure as follows: Project Description Estimated Amount Community Energy Plan Total Project Cost $10,000.00 Page | 22  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, Certification of Availability of Funds has been received from the Chief Finance Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that Gabel Associates, Inc. is authorized to provide the professional engineering services as listed above. Councilman Collins asked if the $10,000 project cost was covered by a grant, noting confusion about a $50,000 charge mentioned elsewhere. The clerk clarified that the certification of funds had been updated, and the project was fully covered by a $10,000 grant. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Reports and Comments from Elected Officials Council President Zambrana - Finance, Administration, Planning, Personnel Council President Zambrana reported that September 1st is the registration deadline for Milltown Day, which will be held on September 27th, a Saturday, from 10am to 3pm. He encouraged everyone to register using Community Pass and noted that the event would be held rain or shine. Councilman Collins – Environmental, Health, & Social Services Councilman Collins provided the library report: ● The summer reading program was very successful Page | 23  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ● The library now has two yoga instructors offering two morning classes and two evening classes per month ● Upcoming events include: ● Estate Planning 101 on August 19th at 6pm ● Sketch Club on August 20th and 27th at 1pm for ages 4-10 ● Crocheting on August 23rd and September 6th at 11am ● Journaling on August 25th at 11am ● Drop-in play on August 26th at 10:30am ● Library Book Club on August 26th at 6pm ● Movie "Cool Hand Luke" on August 27th at 2:30pm ● Story time for babes and tots on August 28th at 10:30am and all ages at 11:30am ● Bingo with Debbie at the senior center on August 28th at 12:30pm ● Estate planning basics on September 2nd at 3pm ● Movie "Dead Poets Society" on September 3rd at 2:30pm ● The library will be closed on August 30th and September 1st ● No story time on August 21st and September 4th Councilman Manco – Utilities Councilman Manco reported on the water and sewer department: ● Hydrants were replaced at 57 Janet Court and 206 North Moetz Drive ● He noted that the town now performs these replacements internally, resulting in significant cost savings ● He emphasized the importance of investing in the water and electric systems, expressing support for the purchase of new vehicles Regarding the electrical department: ● A blown transformer on Henry Street was replaced ● A wire transformer on Mary Court was completed ● Tree limbs causing outages on South Durst and surrounding areas were cleared and power restored ● Street lighting was repaired as needed ● Line clearance was performed in various areas Page | 24  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Councilman Manco acknowledged the strain that the hot summer puts on the grid and staff, appreciating residents' patience and support when outages occur. He commended the utility workers for their consistent efforts to address issues regardless of when they occur. Councilwoman Payne – Public Safety Councilwoman Payne reported on the police department: ● Between July 1-31, 2025, police responded to 1,342 calls for service ● Police conducted 93 radar details and made 597 motor vehicle stops ● 16 motor vehicle accidents were investigated ● 21 arrests were made: 8 for shoplifting, 6 DWIs, 5 for active warrants, 1 for possession of controlled dangerous substances, and 1 for possession of drug paraphernalia ● Provided instructions for Civic Alert to receive emergency messages ● The non-emergency line for the police department is 732-828-1100 Regarding the Milltown Fire Department: ● 34 total incidents in July, with 571 total incidents year-to-date ● Notable fire calls included one on Hague Avenue during the parade on July 4th and assistance to Highland Park Fire Department on July 6th ● Fourth of July events went well with almost every member participating ● The department paid respects to North Brunswick Fire Company #1 firefighter Steve Smith ● Several vehicles were serviced and outfitted ● The department held drills including a live burn in early August ● The department expressed appreciation for Ralph providing AC units while HVAC systems are being repaired ● New members are needed; interested candidates should visit the firehouse on Monday nights at 6:30pm or email joinmilltownfire@gmail.com Regarding the Milltown Rescue Squad: ● 110 calls in July: 60 in Milltown, 15 on the Turnpike, and others split between rescue, rehab, standby, and mutual aid ● A blood drive will be held on September 21st from 9am-3pm ● She thanked those who attended National Night Out to see the squad's demonstrations ● New members are always needed; applications for October 2025 must be submitted by September 15th Page | 25  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm Councilman Posnansky – Public Works & Recycling (as read by Councilman Collins) Councilman Collins read Councilman Posnanski's report: ● Pothole repairs and street sweeping are ongoing ● Outfall pipes were cleaned per DEP regulations ● Quarterly catch basin cleaning was completed ● Tree removal was done on Christopher Street and tree cleanup at JFK; a dead tree was removed ● New safety material was installed at various playgrounds ● New recycling cans were picked up for the first time on August 11th ● The grant-funded recycling drop will be open on designated Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm at DPW (50 Washington Avenue) ● Accepted items include cardboard, metal, electronics, tires, and two pieces of bulk; glass and cans are not accepted at this time ● A recycling meeting was held on July 29th at 6pm to address residents' questions ● The meeting was recorded for viewing on Channel 15 and YouTube ● He thanked Ralph and Beth in public works for their help during the transition Regarding the Milltown Senior Center: ● All classes and activities require participants to be 55 years or older ● August trips include: Amazing Savings in Howell (August 19th), Ollie's and Trader Joe's in Lawrenceville (August 25th), and the Barge Restaurant in Perth Amboy (August 26th) ● Water aerobics will be held Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30am throughout August ● VNA nurse will be available for appointments on August 19th ● Weekly lunch program on Wednesdays is sponsored by "A Larger Promise Soup" ● Collection for animal shelters continues year-round ● Bingo sponsored by the Milltown Library will be held on August 28th at 12:30pm Councilman Potter – Parks & Recreation Councilman Potter reported on recreation: ● Albert Avenue Camp had a successful summer with perfect weather over the six-week season ● The pool season rebounded after a slow weather-related start ● He thanked Lisa and the snack shack team for their contributions Page | 26  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ● The final day of the pool season will be Labor Day (September 1st) from 12pm-8pm with activities and music by DJ Chris Velez ● The first floating sound bath on August 14th sold out; another session is scheduled for August 20th ● Preteen nights have been popular with two nights remaining; the final event is August 26th ● The splash squad is concluding its season with the final mini meet on August 24th ● Christmas in July was rescheduled for August 22nd due to weather ● Adult and youth program registrations open this week ● Basketball clinics with Sandy Malinowski had excellent turnout ● A group outing to a Rutgers football game is being organized for September 19th ● Planning is underway for a September 11th candlelight vigil at the American Legion Pavilion at 7pm ● He reminded residents that Albert Avenue Park is available for family picnics and birthday celebrations Regarding the Planning Board: ● The August meeting was canceled ● The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd Mayor Murray Mayor Murray reported that the Schwendemann Homestead Committee met earlier in the month to discuss preliminary ideas. Another meeting will be scheduled soon. Reports from Borough Professionals Borough Attorney Peter Vignuolo had no report Borough Engineer Mike McClelland and Borough Engineer Lou Ploskonka reported on two items: Regarding the Water Meter Project: ● 2,133 meters have been replaced (approximately 82% of the total) ● 64 others are incomplete ● 196 are currently scheduled ● 193 replacements are not yet scheduled, and residents need to contact the contractor Regarding Lead Service Replacement Funding: Page | 27  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ● There is a line item in the state budget for $1 million for Milltown for lead service lines ● Once the budget is passed (estimated in about two months), several steps will be needed: The borough will need to introduce a spending ordinance to accept the grant, adopt necessary resolutions to authorize expenditure of funds, meet with the grant coordinator to review project scope and reporting requirements, compile the service line inventory (54 lead services identified so far). Estimate project costs and compare to grant amount, possibly introduce an ordinance authorizing access to private properties, design the project, develop contract documents, and estimate construction costs, work with the borough's QPA to put out a bid, review bids, execute contracts, and issue notice to proceed, hold preconstruction meetings, perform site observations, and close out the project Mayor Murray asked about the timeframe for the State budget, to which Engineer Ploskonka responded it would be about two months. The design phase would take approximately 30-60 days after the budget is passed. Councilman Collins asked if they would coordinate meter replacement with the lead line replacement. Engineer Ploskonka explained that all meters would be replaced by that time, though they might need to remove and reinstall meters during the lead line work. Councilman Manco emphasized the importance of the remaining 193 water meter replacements, noting that it is mandatory and eventually there could be financial penalties or service interruptions if not completed. He urged anyone who knows residents who haven't scheduled their replacements to encourage them to do so. Mayor Murray requested that the Borough Engineer work with the Borough Attorney and Administrator to coordinate the necessary resolutions and procedures for the lead service line project. Borough Administrator Carr was absent. Borough Clerk McCarthy The Borough Clerk reported that the Board of Elections is currently looking for poll workers for Election Day on November 4th. Anyone interested should call the Borough Clerk's office. Old Business Councilman Manco reiterated the importance of completing the water meter replacements for the remaining 193 properties. He noted that while less than 10% remaining is a great accomplishment, it's critical that all meters be replaced. He warned that eventual consequences for non-compliance could include financial penalties or service interruptions. He emphasized that the meter replacements help the town save money, improve billing, and reduce personnel needs. Page | 28  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm New Business There was no new business brought before council. Public Comment Leo Wagner (63 Janet Court) expressed satisfaction with the progress on Albert Avenue Park's new bike path but raised concerns about the condition of the Janet Court pocket park (commonly known as the "dinosaur park"). He described the path as being full of potholes, rubble, and standing water, creating safety issues and mosquito breeding grounds. He noted that many young families use the park, and it could benefit from improvements. Councilman Manco acknowledged the issue and made a note of the concern. He and Councilman Collins discussed how some patching had been done in previous years, but only as a temporary fix. They agreed it would be worth looking into more permanent improvements. Debbie Miller (92 Ford Avenue) asked whether the $1 million lead line grant would be enough to cover all properties needing replacements. Engineer Ploskonka responded that they couldn't fully assess this until they had the complete lead line inventory, but based on current numbers, it looked promising. Ms. Miller suggested that some residents might be hesitant to have their water meters checked due to concerns about lead lines, but knowing funds are available might encourage participation. She also mentioned that she runs monthly bingos at the library and had recently partnered with Karma Cat, who brought kittens to play with attendees. She encouraged anyone interested in adopting cats or kittens to contact them. Mayor Murray suggested that residents who had already gotten their meters replaced and identified lead service lines should be prioritized for replacement once the funding becomes available. Scott Siegel (111 South Main Street) followed up on the lead pipe discussion from the previous month. He suggested that residents' hesitation about water meter replacement might stem from concerns about unexpected high water bills, as he had experienced in Highland Park when an outside meter sensor didn't match the interior meter reading, resulting in a $5,500 bill. Mr. Siegel also inquired about obtaining a second recycling can for his property, which has apartments in both the front and back. He was told none were available due to county allocation limitations. Council members explained that the borough was still catching up on distributing the first round of cans, and the county's allotment was limited to one can per property. They mentioned that the DPW recycling drop-off on Saturdays could help with overflow materials. Mr. Siegel also expressed concern about items being left on Main Street, mentioning a washing machine he had seen on someone's lawn. Council members advised that code enforcement actively monitors such issues and encouraged him to report specific concerns. Lee Weissenberger (99 JFK Drive) asked several questions: Page | 29  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm ● About the water tank near Home Depot - He was told that the water from New Brunswick comes in through a meter located in New Brunswick at the connection point and pressurizes Milltown's system. ● About a broken water line under the turnpike - Engineer Ploskonka confirmed it had been valved off for over a year, and they were looking into an I-Bank loan program through DEP that would finance the project with a 30-year payback period. ● About curbing on Main Street - He noted many areas with nonexistent or damaged curbs, causing water management issues. ● About Lawrence Brook (chain of lakes) - He expressed frustration with DEP's approach to sediment removal and suggested bringing together mayors from neighboring towns to address the issue collectively. ● About New Jersey Turnpike Authority maintenance - He cited ongoing issues with overgrowth, root systems, poison ivy, and poor drainage affecting properties adjacent to the Turnpike. ● About a property (block 86-01, lot 1) - He claimed there was no documentation showing Milltown owns the property despite it being listed in the tax assessor's records and demanded answers about how this occurred. Mr. Weissenberger became increasingly agitated about the property ownership issue. Borough Attorney Vignuolo clarified that regarding the railroad trestle, they know Mr. Berger owns it based on title searches. Mr. Weissenberger insisted he was asking about the pond, not the trestle, and how it came to be listed as town property in the assessor's records. Lola Garcia (36 North Main Street) raised two concerns: ● She referenced the Borough recycling contract, which mentions an option for an additional container for $15.52. She and her husband wanted reassurance that this option would be available once the initial roll-out was complete. ● She described safety concerns on the north side of Main Street, noting recent incidents including a flipped car and a hit deer. She suggested installing safety lights or reflectors, particularly for drivers coming from US-1 who continue speeding despite the posted radar. Councilman Manco noted that a speed study for Main Street had been approved that evening (as part of the consent agenda, Resolution 2025-276). Ms. Garcia praised the Milltown Police Department's response to the recent accident, saying they were out monitoring the area and pulling over speeders. Seeing no further comments, Mayor Murray closed the public comment portion Resolution 2025-289 Entering Executive Session WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P. L. 1975, Chapter 231 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and Page | 30  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to discuss: Pending Litigation; and WHEREAS, minutes will be kept and once the matter involving the confidentiality of the above no longer requires that confidentiality, then the minutes can be made public. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the public be excluded from this meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X Councilman Collins X X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Motion was made by Council President Zambrana, seconded by Councilman Potter to exit Executive Session and enter back into public: All those present voted in concurrence. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Murray asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Councilman Collins and seconded by Councilwoman Payne to adjourn the meeting. All Councilmembers present voted in favor, carrying the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24pm. Respectfully submitted, Gretchen McCarthy Borough Clerk Approved by Borough Council 09/29/2025 Page | 31