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BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm The Borough Council Meeting of the Milltown Borough Council was held on November 24, 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 floor for public comment on resolutions listed on the agenda. Seeing no members of the public wishing to speak, the mayor closed the audience comments portion. Page | 1  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Ordinances Public Hearing, Second Reading Ordinance 25-1576 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter XXV, Water, Section 25-7.23, Replacement of Water Meters 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 25, “Water,” Section 25-7.23 “Replacement of Water Meters,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby added as follows: Section 25-7.23 Replacement of Water Meters. It shall be the obligation of the owner to schedule an inspection, repair and/or replacement of a meter within ten (10) days of receipt of written notice from the Borough requesting same. Such notice shall be delivered to the owner by certified mail, return receipt requested. In the event that the owner fails to schedule such work or admit the Borough representative access for such work, the owner shall be liable for a surcharge in the amount of $250.00 per month to be added to the quarterly bill until such time that the Borough representative has been provided access for such inspection, repair and/or replacement of the water meter. Section 2. 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 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Mayor Murray opened the public hearing on Ordinance 25-1576. No public comments were received. Councilman Potter recommended that letters regarding water meter replacement be made bilingual to ensure all residents understand the information. Councilman Collins expressed concern that the $250 fine was excessive and might be legally problematic as an excessive penalty. He also noted that without understanding individual circumstances of non-compliance, it was difficult to support such a measure. Borough Attorney Vignuolo affirmed that the fine was legally appropriate to ensure compliance. Page | 2  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Councilman Posnansky inquired whether water shutoff remained an option for non-compliance. Administrator Carr confirmed this was still in the code, but Council had previously instructed not to use this measure. Posnansky also asked about correlation between non-compliance and delinquent water bills, noting that approximately 8-9% of residences (around 200) had not complied with meter replacement, which was similar to the percentage of delinquent accounts. He also suggested that some non-compliant properties might be illegal boarding houses or multi-family homes whose owners did not want borough personnel entering the premises. Councilman Posnansky mentioned that seniors at the senior center had expressed concerns about losing their homes or having water shut off, and he had worked to calm their fears and assist those with issues. Mayor Murray asked for roll call on Ordinance 25-1576: 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 25-1577 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER XXV, WATER, SECTION 25-4.1, WATER RATES 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 25, “Water,” Section 4.1, “Water Rates,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended as follows: Section 25-4.1. Water Rates a. The rates for water sold to users in the Borough of Milltown shall, for users of such water, be as follows: Consumption Charges Quarterly Minimum Quarterly Amount $67.02 (0-5,400 Gallons) Page | 3  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Gallons Used in Quarter Rate per 1,000 Gallons Amount of Gallons Used All Gallonage $5.95 per 1,000 Gallons 5,401-21,600 Gallons (If consumption exceeds 5,400 gallons) $14.75 per 1,000 Gallons Over 21,600 Gallons b. The rates shall take effect December 31, 2025. **** Section 2. 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 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Mayor Murray opened to public comments on Ordinance 25-1577. Seeing none, Mayor Murray asked for roll call on the ordinance: 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 25-1578 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 22, Electrical Service, Section 22-38, General Service, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, Subsection 22-38.3, Service Rates. 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 | 4  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Section 1. Chapter 22, “Electrical Service,” Section 22-38, “General Service,” Subsection 22- 38.3, “Service Rates,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown is hereby amended as follows: Section 22-38.3. Service Rates a. Monthly charges shall be as follows: Residential Rates Number of KWH $13.71 First 20 kwh or less $0.2508 In excess of 20 kwh b. Monthly Minimum Charge. The minimum monthly charge under the above rate will be the first 20 kilowatt hours usage or $13.71. Excess of 300 kilowatt hours of $0.198 per kilowatt-hour, for heat pump service. c. General Service. Monthly charges shall be as follows: 1. Customers that have a twelve-month average demand reading, based on the previous calendar year of 20 kW to 99.99 kW: (a) Kilowatt Charge. First kilowatt of monthly maximum demand is included in the kilowatt hour charge; $30.16 per kilowatt for the next four kilowatts; $29.11 per kilowatt for each additional kilowatt of monthly maximum demand. Notwithstanding the kilowatt charge paragraph above, the Governing Body is authorized to provide demand charge relief for certain not-for-profit organizations residing within the Borough of Milltown. The Governing Body shall provide said demand charge relief through the adoption of a resolution on an annual basis. (b) Kilowatt Hour Charge. $38.86 For the first 100 kwh or less used in each month $0.2319 Per kwh for the next 400 kwh used in each month $0.1989 Per kwh in excess of 500 kwh used in each month 2. Customers that have a twelve-month average demand reading, based on the previous calendar year, or less than 20 kW: Page | 5  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm (a) Kilowatt Charge. First kilowatt of monthly maximum demand is included in the kilowatt hour charge; $21.11 per kilowatt for the next four kilowatts; $20.37 per kilowatt for each additional kilowatt of monthly maximum demand. Notwithstanding the kilowatt charge paragraph above, the Governing Body is authorized to provide demand charge relief for certain not-for-profit organizations residing within the Borough of Milltown. The Governing Body shall provide said demand charge relief through the adoption of a resolution on an annual basis. (b) Kilowatt Hour Charge. $38.86 For the first 100 kwh or less used in each month $0.2319 Per kwh for the next 400 kwh used in each month $0.1989 Per kwh in excess of 500 kwh used in each month d. Large Power and Lighting Service. Monthly charges shall be as follows: 1. Monthly Demand Charge. $1,569.48 First 50 kW or less $28.33 All in excess of 50 kW, per kW 2. Plus Monthly Energy Charge. (a) From October 1 through May 31. $1,437.73 First 5,000 kwh, or less $0.2849 Per kwh in excess of 5,000 kwh (b) From June 1 through September 30. $1,437.73 First 5,000 kwh, or less $0.3134 Per kwh in excess of 5,000 kwh (c) Monthly Minimum Demand Charge. The minimum monthly charge under this schedule shall be one of the following, whichever shall be the highest amount: (1) $1,696.33 (2) The demand charge calculated by use of a kilowatt value equal to 85% of the customer's highest demand measured in any of the previous 11 months. Page | 6  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm e. Meter Pans and Hardware. The distributor shall no longer supply meter pans and hardware for purchase by customers. All customers shall, at their own cost and expense, provide all necessary meter pans and hardware, which shall meet standards and specifications of the distributor. f. The foregoing rates shall take effect December 31, 2025. Section 2. 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 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Mayor Murray opened the public hearing on Ordinance 25-1578. Rosa Tavares, a resident, asked when the service rate increase would take effect and expressed concern about multiple increases, noting there had already been a 20% increase in April and now another 10% increase proposed for January. Borough Attorney Vignuolo explained that the increase was recommended by the CFO based on projected spot rates showing a potential 20% increase next year. The current 10% increase was an attempt to get ahead of this, with hopes that the battery project planned for June would prevent the need for an additional 10% increase later. Councilman Collins added that the earlier April increase had been the first in a considerable time and was due to reduced renewable energy resources and increased power demands from data centers across the state. Ms. Tavares noted that Milltown residents faced challenges because they couldn't shop for alternative electric rates or access certain rebates since Milltown has its own utility service. She suggested considering renewable energy options and solar panels to address these issues. Councilman Posnansky stated he would vote against the increase despite understanding its necessity. He attributed the rising costs to mismanagement at the state level, citing the closure of clean coal and nuclear plants, reduced natural gas production, and failed windmill projects that led to New Jersey becoming an electricity importer dependent on the PJM market. Councilman Collins also opposed the increase out of sympathy for residents, though acknowledging there was little alternative. Page | 7  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 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 Councilman Posnansky X Councilman Potter X X Ordinance 25-1579 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-7, Business Administrator, Subsection 2-7.5, Qualifications 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 2, Administration, Section 2-7, Business Administrator, Subsection 2-7.5, Qualifications, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Milltown, is hereby amended to read as follows: §2-7. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR. *** §2-7.5. Qualifications. The Business Administrator shall be chosen by the Mayor and Borough Council solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with reference to actual training in governmental affairs, education, experience and training as evidenced by: (a) a degree from a recognized four year college in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to governmental administration and by actual experience in governmental administration; or (b) an associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field, along with a minimum of five (5) years of responsible experience in an executive or administrative municipal position involving duties comparable to those of the Business Administrator. No elected member of the Governing Body may receive such appointment as Administrator during the member's normal term of office, or within three years after the normal expiration of the member's normal term of office, except for the possibility of interim appointment to fill an absence or vacancy, not to exceed 90 days. **** Page | 8  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Section 2. 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 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication according to law. Mayor Murray invited public comment regarding Ordinance 25-1579. As no comments were offered, Mayor Murray requested Council comments. Councilman Collins questioned what qualifications were being changed. Borough Attorney Vignuolo explained that subsection B was the new addition, allowing for an associate's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a responsible management position to qualify for the Business Administrator role. Councilman Collins expressed concern about paying up to $150,000 to someone with only an associate's degree. Administrator Carr clarified that the change would expand the candidate pool to include people with substantial experience, such as someone with an associate's degree who had been a director of public works managing 150 people and a $50 million budget in a larger town. Councilman Posnansky requested that all council members be allowed to review resumes for the position, particularly if lesser credentials would be accepted. Councilwoman Payne objected, stating that was the responsibility of the personnel committee who would make recommendations to council, similar to other committee processes. Councilman Collins acknowledged it was a difficult decision but that he would rely on the personnel committee's judgment. 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 Page | 9  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Introduction of Ordinance Ordinance 25-1580 Ordinance to Fix and Amend Salaries and Wages for Various Milltown Borough Employees and Providing the Manner of Payment Thereof BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows: Section 1. That the following salaries and wages shall be paid to the various officials and employees of the Borough of Milltown as are hereinafter specified. Section 2. The salary ordinance is amended as follows [new language bold and underlined deleted language strikethrough] Administration, Finance, and Planning – Full time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Account Clerk $34,000.00 $52,000.00 Assistant Recreation Supervisor $37,000.00 $58,000.00 Clerk 1 $34,000.00 $52,000.00 $54,000.00 Clerk 2 $30,000.00 $70,000.00 Deputy Borough Clerk $35,000.00 $65,000.00 Deputy Municipal Court Administrator $40,000.00 $65,000.00 Payroll Clerk $35,000.00 $60,000.00 Principal Account Clerk $39,000.00 $65,000.00 Principal Clerk $39,000.00 $65,000.00 Secretary $30,000.00 $55,000.00 Senior Account Clerk $36,000.00 $55,000.00 $58,000.00 Senior Clerk Typist $30,000.00 $52,000.00 $58,000.00 Senior Tax Clerk $30,000.00 $50,000.00 $54,000.00 Violations Clerk $34,000.00 $52,000.00 Administration, Finance, and Planning – Part time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Account Clerk $15.13 $23.00 Assessing Clerk (Assessor’s Office) $15.13 $23.00 Assistant Recreation Supervisor $15.13 $30.00 Board Secretary $1,800.00 $7,500.00 Call In Court Clerk $20.00 $50.00 Clerk 1 $15.13 $23.00 Clerk 2 $15.13 $28.00 Page | 10  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Deputy Borough Clerk $6,000.00 $25,000.00 Municipal Court Recorder $15.13 $25.00 Omnibus Operator $15.13 $25.00 Deputy Municipal Court Administrator $15.13 $25.00 Payroll Clerk $15.13 $25.00 Principal Account Clerk $15.13 $30.00 Principal Clerk $15.13 $35.00 Qualified Purchasing Agent $7,500.00 $10,000.00 Secretary $15.13 $23.00 Senior Account Clerk $15.13 $30.00 Senior Clerk Typist $15.13 $25.00 Senior Tax Clerk $15.13 $23.00 Violations Clerk $15.13 $23.00 Community Development – Full Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Secretary $30,000.00 $50,000.00 Technical Asst to the Construction Official $35,000.00 $60,000.00 $65,000.00 Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer $60,000.00 $80,000.00 Community Development – Part time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Building Inspector $2,500.00 $5,000.00 Building Sub Code Official $5,200.00 $9,000.00 Code Enforcement $10,000.00 $20,000.00 Construction Code Official $5,200.00 $8,200.00 Electric Sub-Code Official $5,200.00 $9,000.00 Fire Sub-Code Official $5,200.00 $8,200.00 Plumbing Sub-Code Official $5,200.00 $8,200.00 Secretary $15.13 $22.00 Technical Asst to the Construction Official $15.13 $28.00 Zoning Officer $5,000.00 $20,000.00 Council – Part time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Borough Council $2,000.00 $5,000.00 Mayor $2,500.00 $5,500.00 Department Heads – Full Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Page | 11  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Borough Clerk $50,000.00 $105,000.00 Borough Tax Collector $50,000.00 $105,000.00 Business Administrator $75,000.00 $150,000.00 Chief Financial Officer $75,000.00 $125,000.00 Director of Municipal Utilities $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Director of Municipal Utilities $75,000.00 $150,000.00 Director of Public Works $75,000.00 $150,000.00 Director of Recreation and Parks $65,000.00 $90,000.00 Director of Social Services $50,000.00 $80,000.00 Municipal Court Administrator $36,000.00 $70,000.00 $90,000.00 Superintendent of Electric Utility & $75,000.00 $150,000.00 Water Sewer Utility Supervisor of Public Works $75,000.00 $100,000.00 Zoning/ Code Enforcement Official $40,000.00 $70,000.00 Department Heads – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Borough Clerk $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Borough Tax Collector $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Business Administrator $12,000.00 $75,000.00 Chief Financial Officer $10,000.00 $75,000.00 Chief Financial Officer (hourly) $75.00 $125.00 Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics $1,000.00 $3,000.00 Director of Municipal Utilities $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Director of Recreation and Parks $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Director of Social Services $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Municipal Court Administrator $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Registrar of Vital Statistics $4,500.00 $7,500.00 Tax Assessor $20,000.00 $30,000.00 Zoning/ Code Enforcement Official $12,000.00 $60,000.00 Department of Public Works – Full Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Apprentice Mechanic $41,762.00 $53,448.00 Laborer $43,000.00 $75,000.00 Mechanic $55,000.00 $80,000.00 Senior Mechanic $75,000.00 $85,000.00 $87,000.00 Truck Driver $54,000.00 $75,000.00 Page | 12  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Department of Public Works – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Building Maintenance Worker $15.13 $25.00 Differentials- Equipment & Special $1.00 $1.00 Skills Differentials- Truck Driver $1.00 $1.00 Laborer $15.13 $25.00 Mechanic $15.13 $30.00 Senior Clerk Typist $15.13 $25.00 Truck Driver $18.00 $30.00 Police Department – Full Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Chief of Police $120,000.00 $180,000.00 Chief Public Safety $49,000.00 $65,000.00 $72,000.00 Telecommunicator Corporal $97,000.00 $125,000.00 Captain $130,000.00 $150,000.00 Lieutenant $110,000.00 $130,000.00 Patrol Officers $41,000.00 $115,000.00 Public Safety Telecommunicator $42,000.00 $65,000.00 Sergeant $102,000.00 $120,000.00 Senior Public Safety $46,000.00 $65,000.00 $70,000.00 Telecommunicator Police Department – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Deputy Emergency Management $1,000.00 $5,000.00 Coordinator Emergency Management $2,000.00 $10,000.00 Coordinator Public Safety Telecommunicator $18.00 $30.00 School Traffic Guard $18.00 $30.00 Pool – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Gate Attendant $13.73 $18.00 Lifeguard Differential Swim Lessons $0.50 $0.50 Municipal Pool Manager $7,500.00 $12,000.00 Pool Director $5,000.00 $20,000.00 Page | 13  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Pool Lifeguards $15.13 $22.00 Supervisor $15.13 $25.00 Professionals – Part time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Borough Attorney $21,767.00 $21,767.00 Borough Engineer $12,820.00 $12,820.00 Municipal Magistrate $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Municipal Prosecutor $18,690.00 $18,690.00 Municipal Public Defender 180.00/ 180.00/ Appearance Appearance Recreation – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Counselor $13.73 $20.00 Group Leader $13.73 $20.00 Program Supervisor $13.73 $20.00 Site Director $15.13 $25.00 Utilities – Full Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Account Clerk $34,000.00 $52,000.00 $54,000.00 Apprentice Line Worker $43,000.00 $75,000.00 Laborer $43,000.00 $75,000.00 Linework/ Public Works Repairer $39,000.00 $80,000.00 $93,000.00 Principal Account Clerk $34,000.00 $60,000.00 $61,000.00 Senior Account Clerk $36,000.00 $60,000.00 Senior Line worker/ Senior Public $70,000.00 $110,000.00 Works Repairer Sewer/Water Repairer 1 $40,000.00 $75,000.00 Sewer/Water Repairer 2 $50,000.00 $90,000.00 $91,000.00 Supervising Line Worker- Electric $70,000.00 $110,000.00 Supervising Water/ Sewer Worker $70,000.00 $110,000.00 Supervising Account Clerk $45,000.00 $65,000.00 $66,000.00 Truck Driver $50,000.00 $75,000.00 Utilities – Part Time Position Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Account Clerk $15.13 $22.00 Laborer $15.13 $25.00 Page | 14  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Linework/ Public Works Repairer $15.13 $50.00 Meter Reader $15.13 $22.00 Principal Account Clerk $15.13 $30.00 Senior Account Clerk $15.13 $25.00 Truck Driver $18.00 $30.00 Section 2 All employees of the Borough of Milltown shall be paid on Friday of every other week. Section 3. The compensation paid to the part-time positions shall be paid for the time worked as submitted on payroll voucher for appropriate approval. Section 4. Compensation for services of a special nature beyond the regular routine business of officials or other employees shall be authorized by an appropriate resolution of the Borough Council. Section 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent here within are hereby repealed. Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon final publication as required by law. 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 public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 25-1580 is to take place on December 15, 2025, at 7pm in Council Chambers Approval of Bill List The Clerk read Resolution 2025-358 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 Page | 15  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm 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 $4,112,326.61. 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 Consent Agenda Mayor Murray asked if any Council Member wished to pull any Resolutions from the Consent Agenda. Resolution 2025-362 was pulled from the consent agenda at Councilman Posnansky's request. The clerk explained that the consent agenda included Resolutions 2025-360, 2025-361, and 2025-363 through 2025-369. The Clerk read Resolution 2025-359 in full. Resolution 2025-359 Approval of Consent Agenda for the November 24, 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 November 24, 2025, meeting appear to have the unanimous approval of all members of the Borough Council: Resolution 2025-360: Authorize National Cooperative Agreement Purchase of 2026 Kenworth T480 Plow Dump Truck Resolution 2025-361: Hire of Zachary Wilson as Full Time Truck Driver for Department of Public Works Resolution 2025-363: Authorize Budget Transfers in the 2025 Municipal Budget Resolution 2025-364: Approve Block Party and Road Closure – Leonard Rd. Page | 16  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Resolution 2025-365: Accept Resignation of Frederick Carr as Borough Administrator Resolution 2025-366: Accept Resignation Danette Murphy as Clerk 1, Deputy Registrar Resolution 2025-367: Appointing David Potter to Fill a Vacancy on the Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee Resolution 2025-368: Authorize Tax Refund B61.01 L8.01 Resolution 2025-369: Authorize Tax Refund B108 L1.03 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 November 24, 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 2025-360 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 KENWORTH T480 PLOW DUMP TRUCK WHEREAS the Borough of Milltown wishes to purchase a 2026 Kenworth T480 Plow Dump Truck under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #032824-KTC and, WHEREAS the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public contracts, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and, WHEREAS Gabrielli Truck Sales is an authorized dealer under Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #032824-KTC and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has recommended the utilization of this contract because it represents the best cost savings to the Borough; and, WHEREAS the governing body is satisfied with the recommendation offered by the Purchasing Agent; and, WHEREAS the cost for the Sourcewell Contract purchase of the 2026 Kenworth T480 Plow Dump Truck shall not exceed the total amount of $263,000.00, and, Page | 17  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS the contract award aforesaid shall be conditioned upon the certification of funds by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Milltown as follows: 1. That a Sourcewell purchase of a Contract purchase of the 2026 Kenworth T480 Plow Dump Truck shall not exceed the total amount of $263,000.00 2. That the execution of the contract aforesaid shall be conditioned upon the certification of the availability of funds by the Chief Financial Officer 3. That the Municipal Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the following:  Chief Financial Officer.  Director of Public Works  Gabrielli Truck Sales 239 Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07760 Resolution 2025-361 Authorizing to Hire Full-Time Truck Driver – Department of Public Works WHEREAS, the Borough of Milltown requires the services of a Truck driver for the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, the Borough solicited applications for the position of Truck driver in the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, the DPW Supervisor interviewed candidates, and an offer of full-time employment was made to Zachary Wilson; and WHEREAS, Zachary Wilson has accepted the position; and Page | 18  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to hire Zachary Wilson as a full-time DPW Truck driver within the Department of Public Works effective December 8, 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 Zachary Wilson to work within the Department of Public Works as a Truck driver Step 1 at a salary of $57,015.97 consistent with the OPEIU 32 contract. Resolution 2025-363 Authorizing Budget Transfers WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-58 provides for appropriations transfers during the last two (2) months of the fiscal year, when it has been determined that it is necessary to expend for any purposes specified in the budget an amount in the excess of the sum appropriated therefore, and where it has been further determined that there is an excess in any appropriation over and above the amount deemed to be necessary to fulfill the purpose of such appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the following transfers are hereby authorized: CURRENT FUND: SALARIES AND WAGES FROM TO General Administration 15,000.00 Borough Clerk 5,000.00 Financial Administration 10,000.00 Police 75,000.00 Road Repairs and 25,000.00 Police Dispatch 25,000.00 Maintenance Social Services 10,000.00 Crossing Guard 25,000.00 Pool 5,000.00 Board of Adjustment 10,000.00 Vehicle Maintenance 5,000.00 Recreation 5,000.00 Municipal Court 10,000.00 65,000.00 160,000.00 OTHER EXPENSES FROM TO General Administration 10,000.00 IT Administration 15,000.00 Financial Administration 20,000.00 Legal Services 15,000.00 Group Health Insurance 100,000.00 Planning Board 15,000.00 Page | 19  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Crossing Guard 25,000.00 Workers Compensation 25,000.00 Vehicle Maintenance 10,000.00 Social Services 5,000.00 Municipal Court 5,000.00 MCIA Recycling 10,000.00 Emergency Management 10,000.00 System 180,000.00 85,000.00 TOTAL FUND TRANSFER 245,000.00 245,000.00 WATER-SEWER UTILITY OPERATING FUND: FROM TO Sewer Disposal-City 40,000.00 Operating 75,000.00 of NB Water 35,000.00 Purchase-City of NB 75,000.00 75,000.00 TOTAL FUND 75,000.00 75,000.00 TRANSFER Resolution 2025-364 Authorizing Block Party and Road Closure – Leonard Road WHEREAS, William Deaver has requested a street closing for Leonard Road at Blueberry Drive for the purpose of a Block Party; and WHEREAS, the closing will occur on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with a rain date of Saturday December 20, 2025, between the hours of 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid proposal has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works and the Chief of Police; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, that a block party is hereby authorized as follows: Leonard Road at Blueberry Drive will be closed. This street will be closed to all but emergency vehicle traffic on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with a rain date of Saturday December 20, 2025, between the hours of 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Resolution 2025-365 Accepting Resignation of Borough Employee Page | 20  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm WHEREAS, the following employee was employed with the Borough of Milltown and resigned effective the date listed: Separation First Name Last Name Title Hire Date Date Frederick Carr Borough Administrator 01/02/2024 12/31/2025 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 Frederick C. Carr and wishes him well on his future endeavors. Resolution 2025-366 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 Danette Murphy Clerk 1, Deputy Registrar 12/2/2024 11/07/2025 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 Danette Murphy and wishes her well on her future endeavors. Resolution 2025-367 Appointing Member to the 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, one of which may be another Councilmember; and WHEREAS, there does currently exist a vacancy on the Revitalization Committee. Page | 21  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following person be and is hereby appointed to the Milltown Revitalization Advisory Committee, effective immediately: Name Title Unexpired term to expire David Potter Borough Council Member 12/31/2026 Resolution 2025-368 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: Tax Name: Block Lot Amount Reason Make Check Payable Year CoreLogic Tirado, Joann Duplicate 3001 Hackberry Road Estate 61.01 8.01 $2,147.97 2025 Payment Irving, TX 75063 Attn: Tax Dept. Refunds Resolution 2025-369 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: Page | 22  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm Tax Name: Block Lot Amount Reason Make Check Payable Year Totally Disabled Mable Mable McAllister Veteran Tax- McAllister 108 1.03 $5,418.31 2025 333 So Main St. Exempt Property Milltown, NJ 08850 (15F) Resolution Removed from the Consent Agenda: Resolution 2025-362 Amending Rules of Council WHEREAS, by prior resolutions, the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown adopted (Resolution 2025-22) and amended (Resolution 2025-115) the 2025 Rules of Council; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown wishes to further amend the Rules of Council to establish a time limit on Council Comments; and WHEREAS, Council Rule XXVI specifies that (a) the Rules of Council may be amended by a majority vote of the Council present provided that at least three Council Members vote in favor of such amendment; and (b) notice of the proposed amendments shall be given at the regular council meeting previous to the meeting at which the vote is taken; and WHEREAS, notice of the proposed amendment was provided at the November 10, 2025 meeting of the Borough Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Milltown, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Rules of Council are hereby amended as follows: *** XXV. Any Councilmember wishing to speak during the Council Comments part of the meeting shall be limited to five (5) minutes and may, after other Councilmembers have finished, be allowed to speak for a second five (5) minute period. XXVI. Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, will govern any question not covered by these rules of council. A copy of the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be presented to each newly elected member of Council; but shall remain the property of the Borough of Milltown. XXVII.These Rules of Council may be amended by a majority vote of the Council present at the meeting provided that at least three Council Members vote in favor of such Page | 23  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm amendment. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be given at the regular council meeting previous to the meeting at which the vote is taken. Councilman Posnansky strongly opposed the resolution, characterizing it as an attempt to abridge free speech by limiting council comments. He stated that while the rules may allow time limits, this was rarely done, and as the one who typically speaks during council comments, he always prepares and times himself, never exceeding 5 minutes. He viewed the change as politically motivated. Councilwoman Payne said she didn't object to council members having the same 5-minute limit as public commenters, but questioned whether the rule would be enforced equally, noting that the mayor does not enforce time limits for public comments. Councilman Collins agreed with Councilwoman Payne's point, expressing concern about limiting free speech. He questioned why the rules needed to be changed with only one month left in the year, suggesting it could wait until the new year. Councilwoman Payne asked Mayor Murray if he intended to enforce the 5-minute rule equally for council and public comments, noting he hadn't enforced time limits during her tenure on council. With a tie vote of 3-3, Mayor Murray voted no, causing the motion to be defeated: 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 Mayor Murray (tie vote only) X Reports from Borough Professionals Borough Attorney Vignuolo reported that the scheduled executive session could be canceled and asked the clerk to keep it on the agenda for future meetings if needed. Borough Engineer McClelland provided an update on the water meter project. To date, 2,368 accounts were completed, 20 were scheduled, and 182 remained unscheduled. Nine commercial properties were scheduled for December, along with borough properties in the first three weeks of December. Engineer McClelland also presented information on the lead and galvanized water service line replacement project. He noted potentially good news: a local plumber believed about 80% of services could be replaced using pull-through methods or molds, reducing costs to an estimated $10,000- $20,000 per service. From the meter replacement project, approximately 70 lead service lines had been identified so far, with another 200 homes to check. The total project cost was estimated at $1 million, including $835,000 for construction and $165,000 for soft costs. This would cover at least 70 Page | 24  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm service replacements. McClellan recommended replacing lines by neighborhood rather than first- come-first-served to minimize road damage and address older areas that likely had more lead services. Old Business Councilman Collins asked Councilman Manco to clarify previous comments about household incomes. Manco explained he had been making the point that rate increases affect all families regardless of size or composition, though the dollar impact might vary based on usage. He emphasized that inflation is universal and doesn't skip anyone. New Business No new business was discussed. Public Comment Lee Weissenburger asked about the notice regarding drawing down the water tank and whether this would affect water pressure for firefighting. Administrator Carr explained they were lowering the water tank level from 38 to 20 feet to cycle water faster through the system, reducing trihalomethane formation by minimizing chlorine contact time with organic material. He assured that water pressure would remain consistent for firefighting, and in case of a significant fire event, all pumps and interconnects could be activated to bring more water into the system. Rosa Tavares expressed frustration about residents who refused to have their water meters replaced. She noted that both old and new meters were subject to the same water rates and questioned why some residents would want to opt out of meter replacement, especially when it was part of identifying lead service lines. She emphasized that as homeowners, residents have a responsibility to provide the borough access to maintain utilities, and that refusing to participate could ultimately hurt property values and potentially lead to insurance or home sale issues in the future. She urged council members to provide accurate information rather than entertaining the idea of "opting out" when that wasn't an option in Milltown. Tavares also commented that council should focus on improving the town and property values rather than debating procedural matters like how frequently minutes are read. There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Murray closed to public comment. Council Comments Council members offered Thanksgiving wishes to residents and thanked Administrator Carr for his service to the borough, as he had submitted his resignation (Resolution 2025-365). Councilman Potter reminded everyone of the annual tree lighting ceremony on December 5th and congratulated Council President Zambrana on his reelection and Debbie Miller on her election to council. Councilman Collins spoke about the water meter replacement project, noting that while some installations had been complex (citing a 3-4 hour installation that required multiple adjustments), the Page | 25  BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN 2025 Borough Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 2025, at 7pm service was provided at no cost to residents. He emphasized that the program was designed to benefit the town, particularly by identifying lead service lines that could be replaced. Mayor Comments Mayor Murray reported attending an award luncheon with CME Associates at the League of Municipalities Convention, where CME won a statewide award for Milltown's battery project from the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers. The mayor also clarified that the meter replacement project and lead line service replacement were completely separate initiatives. He had requested CME to advance the lead line replacement process because he didn't want residents with lead lines to be delayed by those refusing meter replacements. Regarding time limits, the mayor mentioned that he had asked the Municipal Clerk to get a timer that she would operate to ensure objectivity if the resolution had passed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Murray asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn was made by Council President Zambrana and seconded by Councilwoman Payne. The motion carried unanimously at 8:08 pm. Respectfully submitted, Gretchen McCarthy Borough Clerk Approved by Council March 23, 2026 Page | 26