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BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm The Borough Council Meeting of the Milltown Borough Council was held on September 29, 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 Moment of Silence Mayor Murray requested everyone to stand for a moment of silence for the passing of Milltown's Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Korobejnyk who passed away on Thursday. Salute to the Flag The moment of silence was followed with a salute to the flag. Page | 1  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Presentation Annabelle Abrams and Isabella Wise presented their Girl Scout Silver Award project called "Softball Rocks Donation Box." They explained the project would provide a storage container at Gloria Bradford Park for donated softball equipment, allowing young girls who don't have equipment to borrow it. The box would be located next to the blue shed at the back of field 2, with access managed through a key and sign-out system at the snack shack. They also planned to host three days of softball clinics to raise interest in softball. Council members expressed support for the project. Councilman Collins asked about pest control for the box, and Councilman Potter offered to donate equipment and noted the importance of coordination with the Little League. Following this presentation, Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley addressed the Council. They celebrated Milltown's transition into their district and highlighted two significant achievements for the town: $200,000 secured for the fire department and $1 million for water infrastructure improvements, particularly for lead line replacements. Public Comment: There were no comments from the audience on the resolutions. Approve Meeting Minutes: Several sets of meeting minutes were approved in separate motions: Motion to approve minutes from July 21, 2025, regular meeting made by Councilman Potter, seconded by Councilwoman Payne. Motion carried with Councilman Manco abstaining as he was absent for that meeting. Motion to approve minutes from August 18, 2025 regular meeting made by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilwoman Payne. Motion carried with Councilman Posnansky abstaining as he was not present. Motion to approve minutes from August 18, 2025 executive session made by Councilman Potter, seconded by Councilwoman Payne. Motion carried with Councilman Posnansky abstaining. Motion to approve minutes from September 8, 2025 regular meeting made by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilwoman Payne. Motion carried. Motion to approve minutes from September 8, 2025 executive session made by Councilwoman Payne, seconded by Councilman Potter. Motion carried. Page | 2  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Ordinances Public Hearing, Second Reading: The clerk read the title of Ordinance 25-1572: Ordinance 25-1572 Ordinance to Fix and Amend Salaries and Wages for Milltown Borough Employees to Include Police Captain WHEREAS, the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of Milltown confirms the titles of officers and employees of the Borough and establishes their respective compensation, and the Ordinance remains in effect until amended or superseded; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to amend the Salary Ordinance to include a full-time position of Police Captain; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown as follows: Section 1. The aforesaid Salary Ordinance is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: A. The salary ordinance is amended to include the full-time position of Police Captain, with the annual salary range of $130,000.00 to $150,000.00. Section 2. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent here within are hereby repealed. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final publication as required by law. Mayor Murray opened the meeting to public comment on this ordinance. Seeing none, Mayor Murray asked for roll call: 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 X Councilman Potter X Page | 3  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm The clerk read the title of Ordinance 25-1573: Ordinance 25-1573 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “MILLTOWN FORD AVENUE REDEVLEOPMENT PLAN.” WHEREAS, on September 13, 2001, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance No. 01-1112 creating the Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency (the “MFARA”) pursuant to the Local Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “LRHL”), and the Agency was designated as the Borough's redevelopment entity to carry out the redevelopment of an approximately 22-acre site known as Block 58, Lot 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 and 1.07 and Block 59.01, Lot 5.01 on the Borough’s Tax Map (the “Redevelopment Property” or the “Property”); and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2002, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 02-1120 approving the Redevelopment Plan entitled “Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Plan for the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Area” dated March 15, 2002 (hereinafter the “Redevelopment Plan”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, MFARA issued a Request for Development Proposals and Request for Qualifications for the development of the Redevelopment Property in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, and selected Boraie Development, LLC as the redeveloper of the Redevelopment Property; and WHEREAS, subsequent thereto, MFARA entered into the redevelopment agreement between MFARA and Boraie Development, LLC on May 11, 2004 (such amended redevelopment agreement, as revised and amended, the “Redevelopment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, on August 23, 2004, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 04-1185 amending the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2009, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 09-1292 further amending the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2012, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 12-1354 further amending the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, in 2018, Boraie Development, LLC assigned the Redevelopment Agreement and the development rights thereunder to Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopers LLC; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2019, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 19-1470 further amending the Redevelopment Plan; and Page | 4  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, on October 15, 2019, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 19-1481 further amending the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2022 the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted Ordinance Number 22-1516 further amending the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 27, 2024, an Order for Final Judgment Fixing Just Compensation in the amount of $25,650,000.00 was entered in the condemnation action filed by MFARA to acquire the Property (the “Condemnation Action”); and WHEREAS, it is necessary to further amend the Redevelopment Plan to modify the project design to address the Just Compensation amount entered in the Condemnation Action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough of Milltown of the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows: Section 1. The Amendment to the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Plan dated March 15, 2002, last revised September 4, 2025 (hereinafter the “Amended Redevelopment Plan”), as attached hereto is hereby adopted as an ordinance. Section 2. It is hereby found that the above-referenced Amended Redevelopment Plan meets the criteria for adoption of a Redevelopment Plan as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, and as further specified in the Plan itself. Section 3. It is hereby found and determined that the Amended Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the Master Plan of the Borough of Milltown. Section 4. The Amended Redevelopment Plan shall supersede any existing underlying zoning for the area contained in the Plan. The Zone Map of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended to designate the area set forth in the Plan as the “Ford Avenue Redevelopment Area.” Section 5. Uses in the redevelopment area shall be limited to those uses permitted in the Amended Redevelopment Plan. Further, the requirements set forth in the Amended Redevelopment Plan shall supersede Land Subdivision and Land Use Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown in the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Area covered by the Amended Redevelopment Plan, to the extent that anything set forth in the Land Subdivision and Land Use Ordinances is inconsistent with the provisions of the Amended Redevelopment Plan. In the case of any inconsistency between this Ordinance and any prior Ordinances with respect to a redevelopment plan adopted by the Borough of Milltown, the provisions of this Ordinance, and the Amended Redevelopment Plan referenced herein and attached hereto, shall prevail, except as to lots or parcels of land on which redevelopment has actually taken place and structures or improvements built or installed under such prior Ordinance and redevelopment plan. Page | 5  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Section 6. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinance inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 7. If any paragraph, clause, provision, sentence, or application of this Ordinance is declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, the same shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other paragraph, clause, provision, sentence, or application of this Ordinance. Section 8. The above-referenced Amended Redevelopment Plan will be on file in the office of the Borough Clerk during normal business hours. Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as provided by law. Mayor Murray opened the meeting to public comment on this ordinance. Seeing none, Mayor Murray asked for roll call: 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 The clerk read the title of Ordinance 25-1574: Ordinance 25-1574 Ordinance to Amend Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Section 6-3, Licenses, subsection 6-3.4 Entitled “Classes and Maximum Number of Licenses; License Fees;” and Chapter 15, Building and Housing, Section 2, Administrative Fees for All Subcodes, Subsection 15-2.1 Entitled “Certificates of Occupancy and Approval”; and Chapter 25, Section 4, Water Rates and Meter Charges, Subsection 25-4.2 Entitled “Tap Fees and Meter Charges” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown 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: Section 1. Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverage Control, Section 6-3, Licenses, Subsection 6-3.4, Classes and Maximum Number of Licenses; License Fees of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended as follows: §6-3.4 Classes and Maximum Number of Licenses; License Fees Page | 6  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm The annual fees of licenses for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages in the Borough shall be as follows: Plenary Retail Consumption License $1,080.00 Plenary Retail Distribution License $1,080.00 Club Licenses $150.00 1 Day Permit $25.00 Section 2. Chapter 15, Building and Housing, Section 2 Administrative fees for all Subcodes, Subsection 15-2.1 Certificates of Occupancy and Approval of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: § 15-2.1 Certificates of Occupancy and Approval. a. Certificate of Occupancy. The fee for a Certificate of Occupancy for single and two family residential properties shall be the greater amount of $150.00 or 10% of the new construction permit that would be charged by the Construction Code Department pursuant to these regulations. The minimum fee shall be $200 commercial or 10% (whichever is higher), except for one or two-family (Use Group R-3 of the Building Subcode) structures of less than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height, and structures on farms, including commercial farm buildings subject to N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.2(d), for which the minimum fee shall be $60. Section 3. Chapter 25, Water, Section 25-4, Water Rates and Meter Charges, Subsection 25-4.2 Tap Fees and Meter Charges of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: § 25-4.2 Tap Fees and Meter Charges. a. The schedule of charges for curb connections shall be amended and supplemented to read as follows: Tap Fees Price 5/8 and 3/4 $1,500 1 and 1 1/4 $1,500 1 1/2 $1,500 2 $1,500 3 $1,500 Page | 7  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Tap Fees Price 4 $1,500 5 $1,500 6 $1,500 8 $1,500 Commercial and Industrial Properties Tap Fees Price 1” $1,525 1 ½” $3,400 2” $5,625 3” $12,375 4” $21,250 6” $33,000 8” $47,475 10” $64,625 12” $84,350 Section 4. Each clause, section or subsection of the 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 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 6. 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 | 8  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X X Councilman Collins X X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X Approval of Bill List The Clerk read Resolution 2025-309 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 $2,782,955.76. Bill lists attached to this resolution. Councilman Posnansky inquired about the COAH housing fee of $3,875, expressing concern about oversight of these expenditures which amount to nearly $40,000 annually. Borough Administrator Carr explained that his office provides oversight for these improvement projects. He detailed the process by which Community Grants and Planning, the firm hired by the borough, processes applications from residents who meet certain income guidelines, submits applications on their behalf, and ensures contractors are properly licensed and work is completed correctly. Posnansky also asked about bank reconciliation services provided by Michelle Swisher. Administrator Carr explained that she reconciles approximately 25 different borough bank accounts monthly, providing a valuable second set of eyes on financial matters. Page | 9  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Council President Zambrana X X Councilman Collins X Councilman Manco X Councilwoman Payne X X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X Consent Agenda - Resolution 2025-310 Mayor Murray explained that a consent resolution had been prepared for resolutions listed on the agenda. He noted that any resolutions requiring individual consideration could be pulled from the consent agenda. Councilman Collins requested that Resolutions 2025-311 and 2025-324 be pulled for individual consideration. Approval of Consent Agenda for the September 29, 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 the September 29, 2025, meeting appears to have the unanimous approval of all members of the Borough Council: Resolution 2025-312: Authorize Block Party- South Moetz Drive Resolution 2025-313: Appoint Courtney Augustin as Clerk 1 Resolution 2025-314: Accept Resignation of Violations Clerk Michael Quat Resolution 2025-315: Accept Resignation of Nicholas Ligotti as Alternate Member of the Milltown Planning Board Resolution 2025-316: Accept Resignation of Richard Livingston as member of the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency Resolution 2025-317: Setting Salary for the Position of Captain of Police Resolution 2025-318: Authorize Tax Refund, for B 89.03 L 8 Resolution 2025-319: Authorize Veteran Deduction and Tax Credit B 20 L 29 Resolution 2025-320: Appointing Krista Olesinski to the Revitalization Committee to fill an unexpired term, ending 12/31/2026. Resolution 2025-321: Authorize Payment 5 for Water Meter Replacement Project to Core & Main Resolution 2025-322: Award of Competitive Contract for IT Services Resolution 2025-323: Acceptance of Memorandum of Understanding with OPEIU Local #32 – 2025-2028 Page | 10  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-325: Authorize Entering into an Amendment to the Four Party Agreement between Middlesex County, Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency, and Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopers LLC Resolution 2025-326: Authorize Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with NJDEP and the Steering Committee of the Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency 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 September 29, 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 X Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X Resolutions Included on Consent Agenda: Resolution 2026-312 Authorizing Block Party and Road Closure – South Moetz Drive WHEREAS, Jessica Corrigan has requested a street closing for South Moetz Drive near 151 South Moetz Drive and Cedar Lane; and WHEREAS, the closing is to occur on October 4, 2025, between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police, with the conditions that: 1.) bounce houses must not block the roadway and must be against the curb and 2.) An open area must be maintained within the middle of the roadway so as to not block access for emergency vehicles. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, that a block party is hereby authorized as follows: South Moetz Drive will be closed near 151 South Moetz Drive and Cedar Lane on October 4, 2025, from the hours of 1:00pm to 5:00pm, with the conditions set forth above. Page | 11  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-313 Authorizing to Hire – Full Time Clerk 1 Finance Department WHEREAS, the need exists for a full-time Clerk 1 in the Finance department; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee and Business Administrator have conducted interviews and made a recommendation to hire Courtney Augustin ; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council is desirous of hiring Courtney Augustin, for an annual salary of $40,196.12; and WHEREAS, the funds are in the 2025 budget for said position and the applicant will be paid in accordance with the Salary Ordinance; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Business Administrator be and is hereby authorized to offer full time employment Courtney Augustin within the Department of Finance with a salary of $40,196.12 in accordance with the salary ordinance, effective October 20, 2025. Resolution 2025-314 Accepting Resignation of Borough Employee WHEREAS, the following employee was employed with the Borough of Milltown and resigned effective the date listed: First Name Last Name Title Hire Date Separation Date Michael Quat Violations Clerk 03/11/2025 09/26/2025 WHEREAS, the governing body desires to accept this resignation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Borough of Milltown accepts the resignation of Michael Quat and wishes him well on his future endeavors. Resolution 2025-315 Accepting Resignation of Combined Planning Board Alternate #3 Member Page | 12  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the following volunteer was an alternate member of the Combined Planning Board of the Borough of Milltown and has resigned effective the date listed: Name Title Appointed Resignation Nicholas Ligotti Alternate #3 Member 01/01/2025 09/14/2025 WHEREAS, the governing body desires to accept this resignation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Borough of Milltown accepts the resignation of Nicholas Ligotti and thanks him for his service to the Borough of Milltown. Resolution 2025-316 Accepting Resignation of Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency Member WHEREAS, the following volunteer was a member of the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency of the Borough of Milltown and resigned effective the date listed: Name Title Appointed Resignation Richard Livingston Member 01/01/2024 09/16/2025 WHEREAS, the governing body desires to accept this resignation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Borough of Milltown accepts the resignation of Richard Livingston and thanks him for his service to the Borough of Milltown. Resolution 2025-317 Setting Salary for Police Captain WHEREAS, the Borough Council adopted Resolution 2025-294, appointing Carmen DeLorenzo as Police Captain effective September 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Borough Business Administrator has advised that the salary for Captain DeLorenzo should be set at $140,000 per annum NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that the salary for Carmen DeLorenzo as Captain of Police is hereby set at $140,000.00 per annum. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this salary be effective September 29, 2025. Page | 13  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-318 AUTHORIZING A TAX REFUND 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: Name: Block Lot Amount Tax Year Reason Payable to: Bader 89.03 8 $2,389.22 2025 Totally Disabled Veteran Bader Awadeh Awadeh Tax-Exempt Property 45 First St. (15F) Milltown, NJ 08850 Resolution 2025-319 AUTHORIZING A VETERAN DEDUCTION AND A TAX CREDIT TO THE PROPERTY WHEREAS, certain Veterans were the owners of property in the Borough of Milltown on or before October 1, 2024, and WHEREAS, said Veterans did not file their claims for the Veterans deduction(s) 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 deduction(s) for the 2025 tax year in the amount of $250.00; 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 James Egan 20 29 $250.00 9/17/25 Application Approved Resolution 2025-320 Page | 14  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Appointing Member to Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee WHEREAS, the Milltown Borough Code Book §2-67 provides for the Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, §2-67.3 states that the Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee shall consist of shall consist of 10 members, one of which shall be the Council liaison and the remaining nine shall be citizens of the Borough, of which one may be another Councilmember; and WHEREAS, a vacancy does currently exist on the Revitalization Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following named persons be and hereby are appointed to the Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee for the terms as listed: Name Title Term Krista Olesinski Citizen Member Filling unexpired term ending 12/31/2026 Resolution 2025-321 Authorizing Payment No. 5 for the Contract with Core and Main for the Water Meter Replacement Project. WHEREAS, the Borough Council by Resolution No. 2024-305 dated November 12, 2024, authorized the award of a contract to Core and Main for the Water Meter Replacement Project in the amount of $1,376,365.00; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Engineer, CME Associates has determined that the work contained within this application for Payment No. 5 is complete; and WHEREAS, the Township's Engineer, CME Associates recommends that Payment No. 5 of $104,832.28 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. 5 to Core and Main in the amount of $104,832.28 is hereby approved and the Borough Council further authorizes the Borough Administrator to execute said payment with funds certified by the Chief Financial Officer. Page | 15  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-322 Authorizing the Award of a Contract for Information Technology Services through the Competitive Contracting Process WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown has authorized the competitive contract procurement for IT Services for the Borough; and WHEREAS the Borough duly advertised for public receipt of competitive contracting proposals and received and opened same in a public manner on July 17, 2025, at 10:30 am; and WHEREAS the Borough established a rating committee to rate the proposals upon the standards set forth for competitive contracts as required within N.J.A.C. 5:34-4 et seq.; and WHEREAS the Township received thirteen (13) proposals from the vendors, as noted in the attached schedule: WHEREAS the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.), specifically N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.4(d), subjects submitted proposals to the Ownership Disclosure statement requirement at N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2; and WHEREAS the report produced by the committee recommended TK1 Solutions and was made available to the public and governing body at least 48 hours prior to the meeting of the governing body per N.J.S.A 40A:11-4.1 and N.J.A.C 5:34-4; and WHEREAS TK1 Solutions has provided a proposal deemed responsive and responsible under the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, as well as the most advantageous based upon Price and Other Factors (N.J.A.C. 5:34-4); and WHEREAS it is the recommendation that the Borough enter into an agreement for IT Services under a competitive contract with TK1 Solutions for five (5) years, under the terms and tenets as outlined in the competitive contract procurement; and WHEREAS the process was administered as required by law by the Qualified Purchasing Agent, who has concurred with the legality of the purchase per the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the mayor is authorized to enter into a contract with TK1 Solutions, B3 Cornwall Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816, for IT Services for a term of five (5) years for $366,621.00: Page | 16  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm 2. That the Borough Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the following:  Borough Administrator.  Chief Financial Officer.  TK1 Solutions B3 Cornwall Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Resolution 2025-323 Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Between the Borough of Milltown and OPEIU Local 32 WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown (“Borough”) and the OPEIU Local 32 (“OPEIU”) are parties to a Collective Negotiations Agreement (“CNA”) covering the period January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024; WHEREAS, the Borough and the OPEIU agreed to the terms of a successor collecti ve negotiations agreement; and WHEREAS, those terms have been incorporated into a memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) see attached; and WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to approve those terms and incorporate them into a suc cessor collective negotiation agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, hereby approves the terms of the MOA and directs Labor Counsel to prepare a successor collective negotiations agreement incorporating those terms. Resolution 2025-325 Authorizing Entering into an Amendment to the Four Party Agreement between Middlesex County, Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency, and Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopers LLC WHEREAS, on September 13, 2001, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown (the “Borough”) adopted Ordinance No. 01-1112 creating the Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Page | 17  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Agency (the “MFARA”) pursuant to the Local Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “LRHL”), and the Agency was designated as the Borough's redevelopment entity to carry out the redevelopment of an approximately 22-acre site known as Block 58, Lot 1.01, 1.02, 1.03 and 1.07 and Block 59.01, Lot 5.01 on the Borough’s Tax Map (the “Redevelopment Property” or the “Property”); and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2002, the Borough adopted by Ordinance No. 02-1120 a Redevelopment Plan entitled "Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Plan for the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Area" dated March 15, 2002 (such Redevelopment Plan, as revised and amended through October 15, 2019, the “Redevelopment Plan”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, MFARA issued a Request for Development Proposals and Request for Qualifications for the development of the Redevelopment Property in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, and selected Boraie Development, LLC as the redeveloper of the Redevelopment Property; and WHEREAS, subsequent thereto, MFARA entered into the redevelopment agreement between MFARA and Boraie Development, LLC on May 11, 2004 (such amended redevelopment agreement, as revised and amended, the “Redevelopment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, in 2006, the County of Middlesex (the “County”), MFARA and Boraie Development, LLC entered into an agreement for the County to acquire a portion of the Redevelopment Property as open space (the “2006 Agreement”); and WHEREAS, in 2018, Boraie Development, LLC assigned the Redevelopment Agreement and the development rights thereunder to Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopers LLC (the “Developer”); and WHEREAS, in 2021, the County increased its acquisition in order to acquire a total of approximately 11-acres of the Redevelopment Property, such lands bordering Mill Pond and extending to the eastern area of the site within the Borough of Milltown (the “2021 Open Space Parcel”) for passive recreational and open space purposes; and WHEREAS, as a result of the increase in the size of the 2021 Open Space Parcel, the approximately 11-acre remainder of the Redevelopment Property which was not the 2021 Open Space Parcel (the “2021 Development Parcel”) was to be developed by the Developer in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the Borough and MFARA supported the acquisition of the 2021 Open Space Parcel by the County for passive recreational and open space purposes; and Page | 18  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, after MFARA acquired the Redevelopment Property, it intended to convey the parcel described the 2021 Development Parcel to the Developer and the 2021 Open Space Parcel to the County; and WHEREAS, after acquiring and improving the 2021 Open Space Parcel, the County and the Borough were to enter into an agreement whereby the Borough would maintain the 2021 Open Space Parcel at its cost and expense; and WHEREAS, the obligations of the County, MFARA, the Developer and the Borough were memorialized in an agreement dated July 26, 2021 (the “2021 Four Party Agreement”); and WHEREAS, in 2022, the Borough amended the Redevelopment Plan to permit the Development Parcel to be developed in part as a residential development with approximately 300 residential units, 70 of which are for low and moderate households and with the Open Space Parcel consisting of a portion along Mill Pond and the eastern most portion of the property being used for passive recreation; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, a trial was held in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey resulting in a jury verdict in the amount of $25,650,000.00 (the “Condemnation Award”); and WHEREAS, as a result of Condemnation Award, the County advised that it would reduce its acquisition for open space purposes to approximately 5.7 acres of the Redevelopment Property (hereinafter the “2025 Open Space Parcel”), as well as reduce its planning and development obligations for the 2025 Open Space Parcel; and WHEREAS, as a result of the reduction in size of the 2025 Open Space Parcel, the 2021 Development Parcel was increased in size to approximately 16.7 aces (the “2025 Development Parcel”); and WHEREAS, as a result of Condemnation Award, the Developer proposed modifications to permit the 2025 Development Property to be developed in part as a residential development with approximately 350 residential units, 35 of which are for low and moderate households and with the Open Space Parcel consisting of a portion along Mill Pond and the eastern most portion of the property being used for passive recreation; and WHEREAS, the County, MFARA, the Developer and the Borough, have agreed that the 2021 Four Party Agreement among the County, the MFARA, the Developer and the Borough must be amended to reflect the new obligations of the County, MFARA, the Developer, and the Borough with respect to the Redevelopment Property, the 2025 Development Parcel and the 2025 Open Space Parcel; and Page | 19  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, an amendment to the 2021 Four Party Agreement between the County, MFARA, the Developer and the Borough has been prepared memorializing the new obligations of County, MFARA, the Developer and the Borough with respect to the Redevelopment Property, the 2025 Development Parcel and the 2025 Open Space Parcel (the “Four Party Agreement Amendment”); which Four Party Agreement Amendment shall amend the 2021 Four Party Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown has reviewed the Four Party Agreement Amendment and finds that the terms and conditions of same are in the best interests of the citizens of the Borough. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, that appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to execute the Four Party Agreement Amendment on behalf of the Borough of Milltown. Resolution 2025-326 Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Steering Committee of the Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency WHEREAS, the Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”) seeks to cause the redevelopment of property known as the Ford Avenue Site, designating and consisting of contiguous Lots 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, and 1.07 in Block 58, and Block 59.01, Lot 5.01 as designated on the Tax Map of the Borough of Milltown; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) had previously designated the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Site as a Brownfield Development Area (“BDA”), which required the Agency to follow the guidelines under the oversight of the NJDEP for environmental investigation and remediation of the Ford Avenue Site through the BDA process; and WHEREAS, The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (“EDA”) approved Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund grant funding for the Agency to perform investigation and remediation of the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Site; and WHEREAS, as part of the revitalization and remediation of the site, a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) was entered into among the Borough of Milltown, the Milltown Ford Avenue Brownfield Development Area Steering Committee (“Steering Committee”), and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to help facilitate and guide the remediation and redevelopment efforts; WHEREAS, NJDEP is currently updating its files regarding its current inventory of brownfield sites; and, as part of that effort, they have asked that the MOU be renewed to update the members of the Steering Committee and confirm that there are no changes to the redevelopment site; and Page | 20  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the Borough Council believes execution of the attached Memorandum of Understanding is appropriate. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the NJDEP and the Steering Committee of the Agency. Resolutions Removed From the Consent Agenda: The Clerk read Resolution 2025-311 by title: Resolution 2025-311 Authorizing the Award of a Required Disclosure Contract with Dukes Root Control WHEREAS the Borough of Milltown needs specialized root control services for the operation of the water and sewer utilities, and Duke’s Root Control, 400 Airport Road, Suite E, Elgin, IL 60123, has a required disclosure contract under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., and, WHEREAS the Qualified Purchasing Agent has certified that the value of the contract is over the Pay to Play threshold of $17,500.00 and WHEREAS Duke’s Root Control is deemed the most advantageous to the Borough based upon Price and other Factors per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1 et seq., and WHEREAS Duke’s Root Control has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification and a Political Contribution Disclosure Form, which certifies that the entity has not made any reportable contributions to a candidate in the Borough of Milltown in the previous year and that the contract will prohibit the entity from making any reportable contributions through the term of the agreement, and WHEREAS the Purchasing Agent has recommended the contract be awarded in the amount not to exceed $23,000.00 and, WHEREAS the Chief Financial Officer certifies the availability of funds and that the funds shall not exceed $23,000.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED by the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the contract is hereby awarded for specialized root control services to Duke’s Root Control, 400 Airport Road, Suite E, Elgin, IL 60123 2. That the cost for the services aforesaid shall not exceed $23,000.00 Page | 21  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm 3. That the Municipal Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the following: A. Business Administrator B. Chief Financial Officer C. Purchasing Agent D. Duke’s Root Control 400 Airport Road, Suite E, Elgin, IL 60123 Councilman Collins inquired about the purpose of the root control services. Administrator Carr explained this was for preventive maintenance in the wastewater collection system throughout the town. He noted that the resolution was required because the service cost ($23,000) exceeds the pay- to-play limit of $17,500 but falls below the bid threshold that would require formal bidding. 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 2025-324 by title: Resolution 2025-324 Authorizing Application for a Grant to Replace Lead Service Lines WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $1,000,000.00 to carry out a project to replace lead service lines; and NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that Page | 22  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm 1.) the Borough of Milltown does hereby authorize the application for such a grant; and, 2.) recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Borough of Milltown and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names, titles, and signatures appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in connection therewith: Administrator Carr explained that this resolution supports the application for the $1 million grant previously mentioned by the Assemblymen. He clarified that while the borough has already been awarded the money in the state budget, the Borough still needs to formally apply for it through the Department of Community Affairs. Carr provided details about the lead service line replacement project, noting that to date they have identified 65 lead service lines and one galvanized line (which is treated the same as lead by the state). He estimated that replacement costs could be around $20,000 per property, meaning the $1 million grant would likely cover only 50 homes, potentially requiring additional funding. The borough would need to decide how to handle the homeowner portion of these replacements, as traditionally homeowners are responsible for the portion from the curb stop to their homes. Carr emphasized that all replacements need to be completed by 2031 according to state requirements, though Milltown has set a more ambitious target of 2027. 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 Page | 23  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm Reports from Borough Professionals Borough Attorney Peter Vignolo requested the Council consider a resolution for executive session prior to adjournment to discuss a matter of pending litigation. No other professionals had reports. Borough Engineer Lou Ploskonka had no report Borough Administrator Carr had no report Borough Clerk McCarthy reminded residents that the borough drop box for mail-in ballots was now open at Borough Hall for the upcoming election. Old Business Councilman Posnansky addressed the issue of the council agenda format that was discussed at the previous meeting. He spoke about the importance of following the established rules of council and expressed concerns about changes to the meeting agenda format. He emphasized the values of freedom of speech, justice, and the rule of law, arguing that the recent changes diminished these principles. Mayor Murray brought up several items that he had previously requested to be placed on the agenda but were not added: ● Establishment of a firehouse subcommittee to consider the disposition of the South Main Street firehouse and Cottage Avenue firehouse properties Motion to place a resolution on the next agenda for creating a firehouse subcommittee made by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Manco. A lengthy debate ensued regarding this proposal. Council President Zambrana opposed creating a subcommittee, arguing that a South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan had already been adopted in late 2023, and a subcommittee would essentially restart the process. He suggested the Finance Committee and borough professionals could prepare an RFP for the properties more efficiently. Mayor Murray disagreed, noting the properties had been vacant for 4-6 years with no action. Councilman Manco supported the mayor's position, while Councilwoman Payne expressed concern about the subcommittee potentially delaying action rather than expediting it. The vote resulted in a 3-3 tie (Zambrana, Payne, and Potter voting no; Collins, Manco, and Posnansky voting yes), with Mayor Murray breaking the tie in favor of placing the resolution on the next agenda. ● Boy Scout service project to rehabilitate the entrance to the police department Motion to place a resolution on the next agenda to approve a Boy Scout service project to rehabilitate the police department entrance made by Councilman Collins, seconded by Councilman Manco. The motion carried unanimously. Page | 24  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm New Business Councilwoman Payne reminded residents about the closure of Ryder's Lane and advised giving themselves extra time when traveling around town due to traffic disruptions. Councilman Collins added that Tyson's Lane and Renee Road were also closed, making travel in the area more difficult. Mayor Murray noted that a fire department procession would be traveling through Milltown on Wednesday midday. Public Comment Steve Vida of 17 De Bonis Drive addressed the Council regarding water and sewer rates. He reported receiving a water bill of $1,800 for the June to September period, with the sewer portion alone totaling nearly $1,200. He had researched rates in other municipalities and found Milltown's rates significantly higher, particularly for sewer. He noted that Bridgewater and Lower Township charge flat annual sewer fees of $530 and $499 respectively, while Monroe's top tier sewer rate is $1.15 per thousand gallons compared to Milltown's $24.50. Vida expressed concern about the sustainability of these high rates for residents and asked the Council to reconsider the rate structure, particularly for irrigation users whose water does not enter the sewer system. He suggested solutions such as separate irrigation meters, beautification tax credits, or seasonal algorithms to more fairly calculate sewer charges. Council Comments Council members offered various comments: ● Councilman Manco acknowledged the challenges with the water system but noted many issues stem from decades-old infrastructure. ● Council President Zambrana reminded attendees of a special Ford Avenue meeting scheduled for the next day at 7:00 PM in the council chambers. He also thanked the revitalization team members, DPW, recreation department, first responders, and sponsors for their work on Milltown Day. ● Councilwoman Payne extended condolences to the family of Deputy Chief Tony Korobejnyk and to the fire department. ● Administrator Carr raised a question about council reports being given at every meeting rather than following the rules of council that specify reports only at the first meeting of each month. This led to a heated exchange with Councilman Posnansky about agenda procedures. ● Councilman Posnansky spoke about the importance of considering the firehouses for sale to ease the tax burden on residents. He also paid tribute to Deputy Chief Tony Korobejnyk, describing him as "one of our very brightest of lights" and "a true pillar of our community." Page | 25  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN Borough Council Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025, at 7pm ● Councilman Potter reported on a special Planning Board meeting held on September 18th where the board determined that the Ford Avenue redevelopment plan is consistent with the borough's master plan. He also joined others in expressing condolences regarding Deputy Chief Korobejnyk. Resolution 2025-327 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 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 At the conclusion of Executive Session, all councilmembers present voted in concurrence to enter back into the public meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Murray asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by Councilman Collins and seconded by Councilman Potter to adjourn the meeting. All Councilmembers present voted in favor, carrying the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:57pm. Respectfully submitted, Gretchen McCarthy Borough Clerk Approved by Council March 9, 2026 Page | 26