City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · August 5, 2020
Minutes
AUGUST 5, 2020
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON AUGUST 5, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be advised that the notice requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act have been
complied with and satisfied in that the annual notice, which gave sufficient notice of the time and
place, and conduct of all public meetings of the Municipal Council of the City of New
Brunswick, has been filed with the City Clerk, has been placed on an appropriate bulletin board
and posted in the back vestibule of City Hall visible to the public through the windows in the
lobby of City Hall, New Brunswick, N.J. and has been transmitted to the official newspaper for
the City of New Brunswick, namely The Home News Tribune.
Additionally, a 48-hour notice of the time place and manor of conducting this meeting has been
made by the City Clerk on August 3, 2020 as is required by law.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued Executive Orders limiting the size of public
gatherings.
The City Council met with 4 of voting members of the City Council present and 1 voting
member via conference call.
The City Council intends to meet on a regular schedule and will meet the guidelines of the Open
Public Meetings Act (OPMA) by utilizing teleconferencing systems. Public participation at
public meetings has been revised and the public may participate through a conference call-in
system.
The public is encouraged to call into the conference call system through the phone numbers and
access codes transmitted in the 48-HOUR NOTICE and posted in the back vestibule of City Hall
visible to the public through the windows. City employees will also be available via conference
call during this meeting as well. All on the conference call will have the opportunity to hear the
City Council meeting. During the portions of the meetings that are not open for public comment,
all callers from the public will be muted and the Council will not be able to hear any public
comment through the Conference Call system. During the public comment periods those on the
conference call in lines, who have interest in addressing the Council, will first be organized by
last name and then called upon to speak. Public needing assistance accessing the call-in number
should call City Hall at 732-745-5007.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie Zeledón
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Capt. Goldeski
Chief Financial Officer Richard Mulrine
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Leslie Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Egan and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on June 17, 2020 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Egan, Escobar,
Fleming, Sicora Ludwig present via conference call.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-082001 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 13 –
PUBLIC SERVICES, CHAPTER 13.04 – WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
RE: QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF WATER APPURTENANCES AND
PIPING
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 5 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082002 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR A LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1,
ET SEQ. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO ENTER
INTO A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH NBA – NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC
AND GRANTING A TAX EXEMPTION
RE: 33 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
BLOCK: 107.01, LOT 1.01
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 5 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082003 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 STOPPING, STANDING OR
PARKING, SECTION 10.16.210 - SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING
AREAS”
RE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 5 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. An email from the NJDEP regarding their completed review of 360 Georges Road.
2. A letter from EcolSciences, Inc regarding the remediation of 705 Joyce Kilmer
Avenue.
3. A notice from the County of Middlesex regarding two Zoom hearings on a request
they submitted to the NJDEP, Green Acres Program.
4. A letter from the Department of Transportation regarding the Transportation Trust
Fund Project for the Safety Camera Surveillance and the Safe Streets to Transit Grant
for Pedestrian Safety Improvement at Train Station project.
5. A letter from Arcadis, amending and supplementing the Response Action Outcome
dated January 15, 2020, regarding Route 1 and College Farm Road.
6. A notice from the NJDEP regarding the classification exception area and well
restriction area of the former Brunswick Gulf Station No. 60047.
7. A notice from the Township of North Brunswick’s Zoning Board of Adjustment
regarding a Special Meeting about PSE&G’s permit for construction of a 69 kilo-volt
substation.
8. A letter from the NJDEP regarding a suspected hazardous substance discharge
notification.
9. A letter from Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. regarding an
application for a Treatment Works Approval.
10. A notice from the Township of Edison regarding the site plan application of 41
Glendale, LLC for a warehouse building.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-082015, R-082018, R-082021, R-082025, and
R-082027. Mr. Mulrine, Mr. Shamy and Capt. Goldeski responded. Ms. Moore inquired about
R-082012, R-082016, R-082021, and R-082026. Capt. Goldeski and Mr. Drulis responded. Ms.
Stork asked about R-082010 and R-082026, Capt. Goldeski and Mr. Adorno responded. Mr.
Conseco inquired about R-082026, Capt. Goldeski and CP Anderson and responded.
Resolutions R-082001through R-082037, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by
Council Member Fleming and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Second Deputy Coordinator of the OEM provided a COVID-19 update. He mentioned the indoor
gathering limitation has changed to 25-person(s) max, quarantine time returning out of the state
is 14 days, open registrations for COVID-19 testing and Lord Stirling will be used as a cooling
center for anyone with power outages.
Mr. Anderson thanked everyone who assisted with the storm’s aftermath. Ms. Ciccone asked
about O-082002 and police training. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Shamy and CM Escobar responded. Mr.
Conseco asked about police training, Mr. Anderson responded. Mr. Kratovil of Suydam Street
thanked the DPW employees, asked if there were any changes in administration or retirees, Capt.
Goldeski and CP Anderson responded. Mr. Kratovil mentioned a police investigation and asked
about the Make IT Count program funds. Ms. Moore of 333 Somerset Street inquired about low
income housing information, BOE food services and maintenance at Boyd Park. Mr. Anderson
and Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Stork of Park Blvd. asked about the total number of shootings
and a PILOT agreement. Ms. Julissa Watson of Chester Circle thanked organizations for
supporting her, spoke about police harassment and in support of police body cameras.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:01 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST 5, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
Members of the public will be able to give public comment during public comment portions of the meeting through
telephonic conferencing. To participate you must phone-in by dialing 1 (408) 650-3123 and enter access code
249-162-421 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 129-917-8303.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 17, 2020
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-082001 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 13 –
PUBLIC SERVICES, CHAPTER 13.04 – WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
RE: QUALITY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF WATER APPURTENANCES AND
PIPING
O-082002 TKS 2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR A LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1,
ET SEQ. AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO ENTER
INTO A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH NBA – NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC
AND GRANTING A TAX EXEMPTION
RE: 33 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
BLOCK: 107.01, LOT 1.01
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O-082003 CG 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 STOPPING, STANDING OR
PARKING, SECTION 10.16.210 - SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING
AREAS”
RE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-082001 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-082002 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
07/04/20 – 07/17/20
R-082003 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-082004 TKS 4 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD MULRINE AS DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN ADMINISTRATOR EFFECTIVE AUGUST 5, 2020
R-082005 FIN 5 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE REFUND OF ESCROW
TO: JIREH CONSTRUCTION
FOR: REFUND OF POLICE EXTRA DUTY
AMOUNT: $621.50
R-082006 CG 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: REFUGIO CITY CHURCH, INC.
FOR: BOOK BAG GIVEAWAY
LOCATION: FEASTER PARK
DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-082007 JC 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052034
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $145,000.00 FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION CO. OF NJ
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
NTE: $145,000.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-082008 CG 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND SIDEWALK USE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
FOR: CHALK ART MURAL AT NBPAC
STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE (DROP OFF AREA IN FRONT
OF NBPAC – MUSIC STAFF AREA)
SIDEWALK USE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE SIDEWALK (DROP OFF AREA IN
FRONT OF NBPAC – MUSIC STAFF AREA)
DATES: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 FROM 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM AND
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 FROM 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
RAIN DATES: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 FROM 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 FROM 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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R-082009 JC 9 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: GOLD TYPE BUSINESS MACHINES D/B/A G.T.B.M.
FOR: ONE (1) E-TICKETING PLUS SOFTWARE LICENSE – PROPRIETARY
SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2020
AND ENDING JULY 31, 2021
NTE: $9,944.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-082010 JC 10 APPROVE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ START
CONTRACT M-0003/89851 – SOFTWARE LICENSE & RELATED SERVICES
FROM: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
FOR: SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – ADOBE CREATIVE
CLOUD
NTE: $19,395.20
R-082011 FIN 11 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FOR: DIAL-A-RIDE GRANT
AMOUNT: $28,158.00
R-082012 FIN 12 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: 2020 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT
AMOUNT: $58,474.88
R-082013 FIN 13 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: ALCOHOL EDUCATION, REHAB & ENFORCEMENT
AMOUNT: $8,918.87
R-082014 FIN 14 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
REINVESTMENT FUND, INC.
FOR: 2020 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
AMOUNT: $10,000.00
R-082015 FIN 15 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: 2020-VD-BX-0348
AMOUNT: $134,684.00
R-082016 FIN 16 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
FOR: FY2021 STREET SMART PEDESTRIAN GRANT
AMOUNT: $49,000.00
R-082017 FIN 17 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: URBAN AID FY2017
AMOUNT: $42,797.00
R-082018 FIN 18 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: CARES ACT REIMBURSEMENT
AMOUNT: $23,740.21
R-082019 FIN 19 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NJ LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
FOR: CENSUS 2020 GRANT
AMOUNT: $1,600.00
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R-082020 FIN 20 APPROVE TAX REFUND
TO: C.V.I.I., L.L.C.
FOR: 2017, 2018 & 2019 TAX APPEALS
R-082021 CG 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012041
REASON: AN ADDITIONAL $75,000.00 TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES
FOR SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: 2020 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS – DIVISION OF
ASSESSMENTS
NTE: $75,000.00
R-082022 TKS 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-111930
REASON: CHANGE IN GRANT PERIOD AND FUNDING
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2020 – 2021 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION
CASH MATCH: $4,200.50
GRANT: $16,802.00
R-082023 CG 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTON R-061612
REASON: TO PAY FINAL INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $80.92 FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT – JUVENILE AID BUREAU COPIER MACHINE
WITH: RICOH USA, INC.
NTE: $80.92
APPROVAL OF THIS AMENDMENT WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-082024 JC 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: DGL RAFTOPOULOS, INC. D/B/A MAACO COLLISION REPAIR AND
AUTO PAINTING
FOR: AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIRS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 6, 2020
AND ENDING AUGUST 5, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 843-20P
NTE: $35,000.00
R-082025 TKS 25 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
RE: VARIOUS ZONING ITEMS
R-082026 JC 26 APPROVE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ START
CONTRACT M-0003/89851 – SOFTWARE LICENSE & RELATED SERVICES
FROM: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
FOR: SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT - CLOUD COMPUTING
SOLUTION
NTE: $16,196.75
R-082027 JC 27 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SOUTH AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
FOR: IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 8, 2020
AND ENDING AUGUST 7, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 847-20RFP
NTE: $8,775.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-082028 JC 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: JO-MED CONTRACTING CORP.
FOR: WILCOX ROAD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 941-20
NTE: $83,520.00
R-082029 FIN 29 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK
FOR: SHARED SERVICES – ANIMAL CONTROL
AMOUNT: $84,471.24
R-082030 CG 30 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: SKY-HY ERECTORS & EQUIPMENT, INC.
REASON: PLACE A CRANE AT 46 PATERSON STREET AND A ROAD
CLOSURE OF PATERSON STREET BETWEEN ELM ROW AND GEORGE
STREET TO CHANGE OUT AN HVAC SYSTEM
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, AUGUST 22, 2020 & AUGUST 29, 2020
TIME: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-082031 CG 31 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
WITH: BROWN’S HUNTERDON INTERNATIONAL, LLC D/B/A BROWN
TRUCK GROUP
NTE: $4,000.00
WITH: BROWN’S HUNTERDON MACK SALES AND SERVICE, INC. D/B/A
BROWN TRUCK GROUP
NTE: $4,000.00
WITH: CAMPBELL FREIGHTLINER, LLC
NTE: $6,000.00
WITH: NORCIA CORPORATION
NTE: $12,000.00
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 17, 2020
AND ENDING AUGUST 16, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 845-20P
R-082032 TKS 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032059
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: DUALL BUILDING RESTORATION, INC.
FOR: MASONRY REPAIRS AND ROOF REPLACMENT TO CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 825-19P
AMOUNT: $27,213.42
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGNAL CONTRACT
R-082033 CG 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052012
REASON: EXTEND THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2020 AND ADD MURALS
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: “CHALK ART TAKEOVER”
LOCATION: ALONG THE SIDEWALKS OF THE CITY CENTER OF NEW
BRUNSWICK AND MURALS ON THE GEORGE STREET CORRIDOR
DURING ROAD CLOSURES THROUGHOUT DINING HOURS
TIME: THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2020
R-082034 JC 34 APPROVE SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION
TO: PINANK PATEL C/O NB HOTEL GROUP, LLC
FOR: HOME2SUITES BY HILTON
19 ROUTE 18
BLOCK 710.02, LOT 6.06
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H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
1 OEM COVID-19 UPDATE
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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