City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · December 16, 2020
Minutes
DECEMBER 16, 2021
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON DECEMBER 16, 2021 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 December 14, 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 all voting members of the City Council present 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:
Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Leslie Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on November 4, 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 teleconferencing system.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-122001 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE
AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 - FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 3.28.120 -
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
RE: AMEND RECREATION PERMIT FEES
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the Ordinance above. CP Anderson responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 16, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122002 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2,
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.64 – DEPARTMENT OF
POLICE
RE: POLICE EXTRA DUTY RATES FOR 2021 - 2024
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance above. Mr. Goldberg and
Capt. Miller responded. Mr. Shamy also commented.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 16, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122003 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND
SAFETY, CHAPTER 8.40 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL,
SECTION 8.40.040-C – REGULATIONS
RE: RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance above. CP Anderson and Ms. Maguire
responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 16, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Four letters from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding a Suspected Hazardous Discharge Notification for Case Number 20-12-11-
0353-08, 20-12-11-0629-51, 20-12-04-1126-04 and 20-12-03-0847-50.
2. An affidavit from Gannett NJ Home News Tribune regarding the net paid circulation
and rate for official advertising.
3. A letter providing legal notification from New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection regarding a submitted Freshwater Wetlands Letter of Interpretation
Extension Line Verification.
4. A letter from HL Petroleum Co., Inc. regarding a Biennial Certification for Remedial
Action Permit submitted by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
5. An email from Middlesex County Utilities Authority regarding the 2021 Solid Waste
Division Preliminary Budget.
6. A notice from Franklin Township regarding a remote meeting scheduled for December
16, 2020 and 7:30pm.
7. A letter from Township of Franklin, Somerset County regarding ordinance number
4333-20.
8. A letter from Balanced Environmental Management Systems regarding a submitted LOI
Timing Extension Application.
9. A letter from PSE&G regarding an Application for an Extension of Freshwater
Wetlands General Permit Number 1 PSE&G Electric Overhead and Underground
Transmission System ROWs Maintenance.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on resolutions R-122035, R-122037, R-122240, R-122047,
R-122048 and R-122065. Mr. Baron, Capt. Miller and Mr. Dominguez responded. Ms. Moore asked
about R-122035, R-122046 and R-122058. CP Anderson, Mr. Valenti and Ms. Troulis responded.
Resolutions R-122030 through R-122069, 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
Sgt. Lemmerling provided the Council with an OEM report. Sgt. Lemmerling spoke about the first
winter storm of the year, the State of Emergency called by the Governor and the COVID-19
vaccine availability. Council VP advised residents to use the City website for updates. The Council
members wished everyone a safe and happy holiday.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:46 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 16, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 @ 5:30 P.M COUNCIL
MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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 (224) 501-3412 and enter access code
938-042-541 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 179-289-6963.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 4, 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.
O-122001 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3,
REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 - FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION
3.28.120 - PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
RE: AMEND RECREATION PERMIT FEES
O-122002 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2,
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.64 – DEPARTMENT
OF POLICE
RE: POLICE EXTRA DUTY RATES FOR 2021 - 2024
O-122003 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8,
HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 8.40 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
AND DISPOSAL, SECTION 8.40.040-C – REGULATIONS
RE: RECYCLING CONTAINERS
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
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G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-122030 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-122031 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
11/28/20 – 12/11/20
R-122032 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-122033 CG 4 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT TO MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY OWNERS
FOR TRASH AND RECYCLABLES FOR YEAR 2020
TRASH AMOUNT: $669,764.30
RECYCLING AMOUNT: $151,452.05
R-122034 TKS 5 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RE-APPOINTMENTS OF MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NAMES: PHILIP ALAN BORROW
MARY CASEY
EXPIRES: JANUARY 18, 2024 (3-YEAR TERM)
R-122035 TKS 6 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION BOARD RE-
APPOINTMENT
NAME: KEITH JONES, II
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2023 (3-YEAR)
R-122036 TKS 7 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: MARSHA FOAT
ARLENE GERENCSER
DORIS HASTINGS
CREOLA LOCKE
GAIL LOCKHART
ROSALIE MACARO
GABRIELA NEMETZ
JESSIE ORDERS
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2021 (2-YEAR)
R-122037 TKS 8 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RENT CONTROL BOARD
RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: BARBARA BLACKWELL – ALTERNATE MEMBER
SAMUEL BESON – ALTERNATE MEMBER
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2021 (1-YEAR)
R-122038 TKS 9 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD
OF APPEALS RE-APPOINTMENT
NAMES: RONALD SHAND
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2022 (2-YEAR)
R-122039 TKS 10 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PARKS AND GARDENS COMMISSION
RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: CHARLES BERGMAN
NANCY BRANNEGAN
CLARA HAYNES
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2023 (3-YEAR)
R-122040 TKS 11 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD
RE-APPOINTMENT
NAME: KEVIN MCTERNAN
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (5-YEAR)
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R-122041 TKS 12 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS AND MUNICIPAL
PUBLIC DEFENDER RE-APPOINTMENTS
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS:
NAMES: ROBERT GOODWIN
ROBERT ADOCHIO
MARK CINTRON
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2021 (1-YEAR)
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS:
NAMES: W. RICHARD VEITCH
JAMES HARDING
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2021 (1-YEAR)
R-122042 TKS 13 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: JOSEPHINE MARCHETTA
KAREN MONUS
JULIANN ALICINO
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (5-YEAR)
R-122043 TKS 14 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL RE-
APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: CLADIO MIR
AMANDA POTTER
DAN SWERN
MICHAEL TUBLIN
TRACEY O’REGGIO CLARK
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2023 (3-YEAR)
R-122044 JC 15 APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE US DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE “1033 PROGRAM”
FOR: RECEIPT OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
R-122045 TKS 16 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO BOARD OF ETHICS RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: DONNA M. PINCAVAGE
ANGEL ROMAN
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (5-YEAR)
R-122046 JC 17 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FOR: REPAIR OF JERSEY AVENUE ROADWAY
WITH: SCHIFANO CONSTRUCTION CORP.
NTE: $87,456.43
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: E33760
R-122047 TKS 18 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
RE: RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS, SITE TRIANGLES,
TEMPORARY VESTIBULES FOR RESTAURANTS AND TAVERNS AND
FEES
R-122048 TKS 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF PY2019 ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF
$768,861.00 OF CDBG-CV FUNDS
FOR: COVID-19 PANDEMIC RECOVERY
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R-122049 TKS 20 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-091932
REASON: EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: DUNCAN SOLUTIONS
FOR: PRIVATE COLLECTION OF MUNICIPAL COURT DEBT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 7, 2020
AND ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 775-19RFP
FEE: 22% OF COLLECTED AMOUNT (ADDED TO INITIAL DEBT AMOUNT)
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-122050 FIN 21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS – 2020
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-122051 FIN 22 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
TAXES AND UTILITIES
R-122052 CG 23 APPROVE PURCHASE BY THE CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL UNDER
NJ STATE CONTRACT 17-FLEET-00210/T2099-VEHICLES, TRUCKS,
PICKUP, CLASS 1
WITH: HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, INC.
FOR: TWO (2) 2021 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN VEHICLES WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $56,037.60
R-122053 JC 24 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: TAX, WATER AND SEWER BILLING AND COLLECTION SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 870-21RFP
R-122054 CG 25 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$20,149.20 AND BALANCE OF SITE INSPECTION FEES OF $1,870.57
TO: PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, INC.
176 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD (FORMERLY COMMERCIAL AVENUE)
BLOCK 192, LOT 19.01
R-122055 JC 26 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122025
REASON: NEW DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: MAXIM CRANE WORKS
REASON: TO REPLACE AN EMERGENCY BACK-UP GENERATOR ON THE
ROOFTOP OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
LOCATED AT 75 BAYARD STREET
ROAD CLOSURE: KIRKPATRICK STREET FROM BAYARD STREET TO
PATERSON STREET
NEW DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020
HOURS: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
R-122056 TKS 27 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF ESCROW AND DUPLICATE PERMIT FEES
TO: OIL TANK SERVICES - $2,500.00
SCHIFF HOLDINGS, LLC - $3,125.00
FOR: OIL TANK REMOVAL AT 186 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
R-122057 JC 28 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062020
REASON: ADD $42,797.00 OF DOT ENCUMBERED FUNDS TO PROJECT
AND UNENCUMBER $42,797.00 OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FROM
THE PROJECT
WITH: ESPOSITO CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR: GEORGES ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 939-20
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R-122058 CG 29 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MAXIMUM QUALITY FOODS, INC.
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER FOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE SENIOR
CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH TERM COMMENCING DECEMBER 19, 2020
AND ENDING DECEMBER 18, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 861-20P
NTE: $19,731.92
R-122059 JC 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD GROUP, INC. D/B/A MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REMSEN AVENUE WATER MAIN
UPGRADE PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 889-20RFP
NTE: $104,700.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-122060 JC 31 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121946
REASON: EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: GARRISON ENTERPRISE, INC.
FOR: FURNISH, DELIVER & INSTALL INSERTION VALVES, LINE STOPS,
EMERGENCY VALVE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 22, 2020
AND ENDING DECEMBER 21, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 783-19W
NTE: $100,000.00
R-122061 CG 32 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT (3-YEAR)
WITH: MUNICIPAL INSPECTION CORPORATION
FOR: ONSITE ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS
TERM: THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 5, 2021 AND
ENDING JANUARY 4, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 886-21P
R-122062 FIN 33 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) – ROUND 1
FOR: CARES ACT
AMOUNT: $510,036.00
R-122063 FIN 34 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) – ROUND 2
FOR: CARES ACT
AMOUNT: $768,861.00
R-122064 TKS 35 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
RE: APPLICATION FEES
R-122065 TKS 36 AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW
BRUNSWICK TOMORROW TO ADMINISTER THE NEIGHBORHOOD
PRESERVATION PROGRAM GRANT – COVID RELIEF FUND
FOR: ESPERANZA NEIGHBORHOOD
R-122066 TKS 37 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO RELAX PORTIONS OF THE REGULATIONS
OF THE RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE FOR PERIODS NOT TO EXCEED
TWELVE (12) MONTHS
RE: COVID-19 RELATED RENTAL DECREASES
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R-122067 CG 38 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF CITY SOFTWARE
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 17, 2020
AND ENDING DECEMBER 16, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 884-20RFP
NTE: $40,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-122068 TKS 39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-53(m) TO
FUND A DEFICIT IN OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-55
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, DECEMBER 30, 2020
4:00 PM
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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