City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · December 7, 2022
Minutes
DECEMBER 7, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON DECEMBER 7, 2022 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.
The City Council met with three voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. 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
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Director of Operations and Security NBPA Harry Delgado
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Police Department Captain Christopher Goldeski
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Jamaal James
Director of Human and Community Service Keith Jones II
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Official Victor Ortiz
Planning Department Staff Katie Puniello
City Attorney TK Shamy
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie Zeledón
Meeting called to order by Council Vice President Escobar with Council Members Anderson, Egan
present. Council President Sicora Ludwig and Council Member Fleming were absent.
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on October 19, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-112202 TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
CARRIED TO THE DECEMBER 21, 2022 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.02 –
DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 17.04 – ZONING DISTRICTS
Council Vice President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Osman, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Ames, Mr. Cunna, Mr. Dinardi, Ms. Moore, Mr. Figis
inquired about the above ordinance. Ms. Puniello, Council Vice President Escobar, Council
Members Anderson and Egan responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was tabled on Final Reading on December 7, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-112203 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION
10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
402 SANDFORD STREET, APT. 1
299 TOWNSEND STREET
Council Vice President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 7, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-112204 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
SCHEDULE 1 – “PENALTY”
RE: PENALITIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
Council Vice President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Council Vice
President, Council Member Anderson, Mr. Drulis and Ms. Puniello responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 7, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-122201 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
2023 - 2025
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on December 21,
2022 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122202 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION
10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
67 SOUTH WARD STREET
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on December 21,
2022 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122203 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, SECTION
13.04.010 AND CHAPTER 13.08 – SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM,
SECTION 13.08.340 – SCHEDULE A – SCHEDULE OF
CHARGES
WATER RATES
SEWER RATES
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on December 21,
2022 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122204 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS,
SECTION 10.12.020 – SCHEDULE 4, “ONE WAY STREETS”
CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS,
SECTION 10.12.100 – SCHEDULE 11, “BUS STOPS”
CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24, “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
RE: SPRING STREET
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on December 21,
2022 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from NJ Transit regarding Proposed Bus Stops at various locations within the
city.
2. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a
Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit, Flood Hazard Area Verification, and Freshwater
Wetland Individual Permit Extension for the County Yard Improvement Project with
NJ Transit.
3. A letter from Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. regarding the
amendments and supplements of the Response Action Outcome for 78 Easton Avenue.
4. A letter from EcolSciences, Inc. regarding Copy of Letter of Interpretation Application
for Block 597.02, Lot 06 New Brunswick, NJ.
5. A letter from George G. Gussis, Attorney at Law regarding Morris Street.
6. An Ordinance to Amend and Supplement the Revised General Ordinances of the
Township of Piscataway, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, Amending Chapter
II (2), Section 10, Section 18, Chapter III (3), Section 27, Chapter VII (7), Section 8,
Section 14, Section 20, Section 25, Chapter X (10), Section 2.4, Chapter XII (12), Section
1, Section 4.1, Section 5.1, Section 10.1, Chapter XIV (14), Section 1.3, Chapter XV (15),
Section 5, Chapter XVII (17), Section PM-101.8, Section PM-113.5, Chapter XXI (21),
Section 1102, Chapter XXIII (23) Section 3.3, Section 23-11.4, Section 11.5, Chapter
XXIV (24), Section 702.3, Chapter XXXII (32),Section 5, Section 7A.
7. A letter from Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission regarding Jersey Avenue –
Proposed Mixed-Use Development.
8. A letter from Connell Foley regarding an Application for Freshwater Wetlands Letter of
Interpretation for 11 Industrial Drive, New Brunswick, New Jersey Block 597.02, Lot 6.
9. A letter from Huff, Moran & Orron, LLC regarding - East Windsor Township, Notices
of Supplemental Assessment for 2021 and for 2001-2020.
10. A letter from PSE&G regarding an Application for Extension of a Statewide Freshwater
Wetlands General Permits #1, #2, and #21 and Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit
for the Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Existing Underground and Overhead
Electric Distribution Facilities, and selective herbicide application in riparian zones
within Electric Distribution and Public Rights-of-Way.
11. A letter from the Township of East Brunswick showing gratitude to the New Brunswick
Police Department officers for their professionalism, time, and support during their
November 12th water main break on Ryders Lane.
12. A letter from RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. regarding Site Remediation – Public
Notification Mack Iron & Metal, 320-322 Paul Robeson Blvd (Block 292.01, Lot 1.04)
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, NJDEP Site Remediation Program PI#
G000031863.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-122211, R-122212, R-122214, R-122215, R-122217, R-
122231 and R-122235. Council Vice President Escobar, Mr. Drulis, Mr. Goldeski, Ms. Puniello and
Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Harris inquired on R-122211 and R-122212. Mr. Drulis responded. Ms.
Moore inquired on R-122235. Mr. Valenti responded.
Resolutions R-122201 through R-122238, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council
Member Anderson and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Moore thanked the council for understanding the public’s concern regarding ordinance
O-112202. She also mentioned pan handling, the Code Blue program and multiple deaths since June
2022. Ms. Harris from Sayreville asked the council to reconsider the proposed ordinance from the
Environmental Commission regarding the proposed power plant in Woodbridge. She also thanked
Council VP for voicing her individual views on matters previously discussed at council meetings,
asked the council to increase days and hours at the Dignity Center and mentioned we suggested an
updated bike lane map. Mr. Jones responded to her concerns regarding the Dignity Center. Mr.
Little from Old Bridge spoke about the homeless and Code Bue’s programing. Ms. Haywood, a
Rutgers graduate, commented on Code Blue and the homeless. Mr. Vasquez, a New Brunswick
High School student, spoke about the homeless and the Dignity Center. Ms. Amber, a Rutgers
student, spoke about Code Blue and the homeless. Mr. Kratovil congratulated newly elected council
member, Ms. Gaskins. He also asked about a water utility fine, Code Blue and police matters.
Council VP reminded the public to put any police concerns in writing. Council VP also thanked
everyone who spoke on homelessness and will continue on finding best practices for the situation.
Mr. Jones addressed the council and the public on the Code Blue program, explained policies and
procedures to help with a better understanding on how the program works.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:04 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council Vice President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 7, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 19, 2022
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-112202 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.02 – DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 17.04 –
ZONING DISTRICTS
O-112203 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED
PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES
FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
402 SANDFORD STREET, APT. 1
299 TOWNSEND STREET
O-112204 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SCHEDULE 1 – “PENALTY”
RE: PENALITIES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-122201 TKS 1 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
2023 - 2025
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O-122202 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED
PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES
FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
67 SOUTH WARD STREET
O-122203 TKS 3 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, SECTION 13.04.010 AND CHAPTER 13.08 – SEWER
SERVICE SYSTEM, SECTION 13.08.340 – SCHEDULE A – SCHEDULE
OF CHARGES
WATER RATES
SEWER RATES
O-122204 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.020 – SCHEDULE 4, “ONE WAY
STREETS”
CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS, SECTION
10.12.100 – SCHEDULE 11, “BUS STOPS”
CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION
10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24, “NO PARKING AT ANY TIME”
RE: SPRING STREET
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-122201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-122202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
11/12/22 – 11/25/22
R-122203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-122204 CG 4 APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT
WITH: NEWTECH RECYCLING INC.
FOR: E-WASTE RECYCLING
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2023 – DECEMBER 31, 2025 (3 – YEAR)
R-122205 CG 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY & STREET
CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
FOR: SELFIE WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS
PARK: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE & NEW STREETS
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-122206 JC 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062256
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,500.00
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
AMOUNT: $4,500.00
R-122207 CG 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042271
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $249.05
WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 818-20RFP
AMOUNT: $249.05
R-122208 TKS 8 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062247
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $29,555.88
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE (TRADITIONAL AND POS)
FOR: MANAGED CARE FEES, MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AND PPO
MAINTENANCE FEE
AMOUNT: $29,555.88
R-122209 CG 9 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
WATER UTILITY
FOR: ACTUATORS AND VALVES FOR GRAVITY WATER FILTERS
WITH: TECHNICAL COMPONENTS COMPANY, INC.
NTE: $85,470.08
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 2201222
R-122210 JC 10 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ
START CONTRACT NUMBER 19-FLEET-00879/T-2622-ENCLOSED
CARGO TRAILERS, SINGLE AXLE/TANDEM AXLE
FROM: FDR HITCHES, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) CARGO TRAILER WITH ACCESSORIES
NTE: $31,611.70
R-122211 JC 11 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER
CRANFORD POLICE COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM, SYSTEM
IDENTIFIER 47-CPCPS
FROM: HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, INC.
FOR: TWO (2) 2023 DODGE CHARGERS WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $70,181.00
R-122212 JC 12 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER
CRANFORD POLICE COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM, SYSTEM
IDENTIFIER 47-CPCPS
FROM: HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, INC.
FOR: FOUR (4) 2023 DODGE CHARGERS WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $139,492.00
R-122213 CG 13 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER FOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE SENIOR
CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 125-22PR
R-122214 FIN 14 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING REVIEW OF THE 2021 ANNUAL AUDIT
R-122215 FIN 15 AUTHORIZE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
RE: 2021 AUDIT
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R-122216 FIN 16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS – 2022
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-122217 CG 17 AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102256
REASON: ADDITIONAL DATES TO ADVANCE THE PROJECT PERFORM
FINAL MILLING AND PAVING IN ADDITION TO SELECTIVE LANE
CLOSURES OF THE PROJECT AS PART OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY
PROJECT
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: T & M ASSOCIATES
FOR: EASTON AVENUE, ALBANY STREET, FRENCH STREET AND
SPRING STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
DATES AND TIMES: MONDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 TO
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 2022 FROM 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-122218 CG 18 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLULTION R-052266
REASON: ADDITIONAL DATES FOR THIS PROJECT
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: WORLD’S BEST TEMP, INC.
REASON: SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION ON THE 255 FRENCH STREET
PROJECT
DATE: SATURDAYS FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023,
HOLIDAYS EXCLUDED
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-122219 JC 19 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: EDWARD LESKE COMPANY
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 16684
AMOUNT: $10,185.06
R-122220 JC 20 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
TO: FRANCISCO GARCIA, JR.
FOR: 354 SEAMAN STREET
BLOCK 183, LOT 29
R-122221 TKS 21 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN 786 JERSEY AVENUE
LLC AND THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 786 JERSEY AVENUE
BLOCK 598, LOT 2
R-122222 JC 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092261
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $30,000.00
WITH: JOHN DUFFY FUEL COMPANY
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER DIESEL FUEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 989-22P
NTE: $30,000.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-122223 CG 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012260
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $38,000.42
WITH: TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES, LLC
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER BITUMINOUS MATERIALS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 974-21P
NTE: $38,000.42
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-122224 JC 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION CO. OF NJ
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
TERM: TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING
DECEMBER 8, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 126-22P
NTE: $1,160,000.00
R-122225 CG 25 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CONCEPT PRINTING, INC. D/B/A CONCEPT PRINT
FOR: PRINTING AND BINDING OF VARIOUS FORMS FOR THE
MUNICIPAL COURT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 8,
2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 7, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 130-22P
NTE: $44,607.50
R-122226 TKS 26 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH: 15 VAN DYKE AVE., L.L.C.
FOR: ANTENNA EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: 12 VAN DYKE AVENUE
R-122227 JC 27 AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OF GRANT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2023-2024 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION
DEDR: $22,056.00
CASH MATCH: $ 5,514.00
IN-KIND: $16,542.00
R-122228 JC 28 AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OF GRANT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2023 – 2025 NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
PROGRAM: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT – TERM TWO
DMHAS GRANT FUNDING: $5,000.00
R-122229 FIN 29 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-122230 FIN 30 AUTHORIZE REFUNDS ON SEVERAL UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-122231 TKS 31 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE
NJ CLEAN ENERGY PLANNING GRANT
AMOUNT OF GRANT: $25,000.00
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R-122232 JC 32 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MORTON SALT, INC.
FOR: TREATED ROCK SALT FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER
UTILITY DEPARTMENTS
TERM: ELEVEN (11) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 8,
2022 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2023
NTE: $99,955.00
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM-CK12-
MIDDLESEX FROM MORTON SALT, INC.
R-122233 CG 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062246
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,900,000.00
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE (TRADITIONAL AND POS)
NTE: $1,900,000.00
R-122234 JC 34 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062248
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $875,000.00 TO PAY CLAIMS
WITH: CVS/CAREMARK
FOR: PRESCRIPTON PLAN SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022
NTE: $875,000.00
R-122235 FIN 35 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: FEASTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS
AMOUNT: $1,500,000.00
R-122236 TKS 36 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
FOR: RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FEASTER PARK
THROUGH A MIDDLESEX COUNTY OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND
FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND GRANT
R-122237 FIN 37 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2022 Arts Grant
AMOUNT: $4,500.00
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022
5:30 P.M.
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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