City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · January 22, 2025
Minutes
JANUARY 22, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON JANUARY 22, 2025 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 in City Hall and has been
transmitted to the official newspaper for the City of New Brunswick, namely The Home News
Tribune.
The City Council met with six (6) voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. Zeledón
Pause for a moment of reflection and silence.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Tax Assessor Phil Duchesneau
Water Utility Superintendent Erick Ekoue
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
NBPD Captain James Hoover
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
NBPD Detective Eric Martinez
City Attorney TK Shamy
Senior Citizen Resource Center Staff Lisa Troulis
Director of International Programs Michael Tublin
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
Administration Department Intern Michelle Zhu
On motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on December 18, 2024 were approved and
adopted as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President John Anderson with Council Members Castaneda,
Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Escobar was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-012501 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: 259 SEAMAN STREET
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Cheknov, Mr.Vargas and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on January 22, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012502 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG TERM TAX
EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND NJ INNOVATION
ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL LLC
FOR: HELIX “H2”
BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.04
Council Member Sicora Ludwig gave an overview on the above ordinance.
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Cheknov, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Pang, Mr. Kratovil, Mr. Welsh and Ms. Meklous
inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Drulis, Council Member Sicora Ludwig and
Council President Anderson responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on January 22, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-012503 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: UPDATES
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012504 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2, ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 2.29,
ENTITLED: “RESTRICTED AREAS IN BUILDINGS WHERE
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED LIMITED TO
AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES ONLY TO PROTECT AND
SAFEGUARD PUBLIC RECORDS CONTAINING
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.”
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012505 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.03, GENERAL
REGULATIONS
RE: SECTION 17.03.225 – OUTDOOR MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT
SECTION 17.05.020 – OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012506 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.06, SIGNAGE
REQUIREMENTS
RE: SECTION 17.06.060 – PERMITTED SIGN REGULATION
TABLE
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012507 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 16.16, PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOTH
PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
RE: SECTION 16.16.050 – HEARINGS
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012508 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 2025 - 2028
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 5, 2025 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from PartBilling MCUA (Middlesex County Utilities Authority) regarding New
Brunswick 2024 Quarter 4 Flow and Loadings Service Charges.
2. A letter from Madeline Dubuche (DOT) regarding New Traffic Impact Notice for Route
18 Naricon Place to Knightsbridge Road / Route 287 Southbound SB Ramp, ATS C#2.
3. A letter from LSRP Consulting regarding Response Action Outcome for 70 Guilden
Street.
4. A letter from Lamkit Kwong regarding final engineering inspection of 17 Harvey Street.
5. A letter from HW (Hill Wallack LLP) regarding notification of Filing of Action to
Foreclose on a Mortgage at 144 Tunison Road, New Brunswick, Block 744, Lot 1.
6. A letter from Matrix New World Engineering regarding General Information Notice
Submission for PSE&G Albany Street Breaker Station.
7. A letter from Penn Jersey Environmental Consulting regarding Remedial Action
Protectiveness/ Biennial Certification Form – Soil, Morris Street Parking Deck 70 New
Street.
8. A letter from PS&S (Paulus, Sokolowski, and Sartor, LLC) regarding Soil Remedial
Action Protectiveness/ Biennial Certification Form for PSE&G Central District
Systems.
RESOLUTIONS
Council President asked Mr. Drulis to give an overview on R-012539 and R-012574. He then asked
Mr. Shamy to give an overview on R-012588.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on R-012539, R-012548 and R-012557. Mr. Drulis responded.
Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-012539 and R-012574. Mr. Drulis, Ms. James and Council President
Anderson responded. Ms. Cheknov inquired on R-012539 Mr. Drulis, Council Vice President
Castaneda and Council President Anderson responded. Mr. Vargas inquired on R-012539. Mr.
Drulis, Council Members Ferguson and Gaskins responded. Ms. Meklous inquired on R-012539.
Mr. Drulis and Council President Anderson responded. Mr. Pang inquired on R-012539. Council
President Anderson responded.
Resolutions R-012532 through R-012591 except R-012557, Pulled at the Request of the Chief
Financial Officer moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins
and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain: Ferguson (R-012546)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President mentioned Director Robert Rawls retiring and thanked him for his service with
the New Brunswick Fire Department. He also thanked the New Brunswick Police Department with
the hiring of new officers. Mr. Paul Dean brought Ms. Danielle Moore to speak on his behalf. Ms.
Moore mentioned the squatters surrounding Mr. Deans house and a water bill over $9,000.00 owed
by Mr. Dean, in which she assisted. Ms. Moore complained of her arm pain alleging the damage was
from a police officer. Ms. Moore mentioned a lawsuit involving Talesha Robinson and stated
information about Corey Jackson, biting someone’s nose off. Ms. Moore claimed her phone is being
hacked. Alena Cheknov spoke in regards to the lack of resources, systemic issues, stated the city is
bringing in the wealthy like Nokia Bells while others are left behind. April Nicklaus complimented
the Animal Control Officer, Mr. Duran with assisting a lost dog in finding its home. April also
inquired on the opioid settlement funds, community energy grant, the George Street redevelopment
and the updates on the library. Carissa Cunningham stated she was assisting the unhoused outside of
the Code Blue site, stated there are no bilinguals at the location, asked to keep Keith Jones
accountable and the presence of police at the Code Blue site. Clifton Smith, a drug treatment
counselor and deacon stated he believes everyone wants to help, the homeless situation is not only
in New Brunswick. Mr. Smith also mentioned how it is uncomfortable having a meal with a
homeless person staring while in a restaurant and how its uncomfortable for the workers as well,
that some homeless are not mentally ill, but that he will pray for everyone. Mr. Kratovil seconded
Ms. Nicklaus regarding the Animal Control Officer, inquired on overlapping meeting dates and the
Joint Insurance Fund. Carlos Ramirez spoke about barriers on Jersey Avenue, the garbage in the
area, social media postings and the ability to reach out directly to individual departments for
complaints and not waiting until Council meetings. Mr. Ramirez also mentioned how DPW is
available for bulk pick up and information in both Spanish and English.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY 22, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 18, 2024
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-012501 TKS 1 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: 259 SEAMAN STREET
O-012502 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
AND NJ INNOVATION ASSOCIATES URBAN RENEWAL LLC
FOR: HELIX “H2”
BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.04
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-012503 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: UPDATES
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O-012504 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2,
ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 2.29, ENTITLED: “RESTRICTED AREAS IN
BUILDINGS WHERE MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED
LIMITED TO AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES ONLY TO PROTECT AND
SAFEGUARD PUBLIC RECORDS CONTAINING CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION.”
O-012505 CG 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17,
ZONING, CHAPTER 17.03, GENERAL REGULATIONS
RE: SECTION 17.03.225 – OUTDOOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
SECTION 17.05.020 – OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
O-012506 JC 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17,
ZONING, CHAPTER 17.06, SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
RE: SECTION 17.06.060 – PERMITTED SIGN REGULATION TABLE
O-012507 CG 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16,
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.16, PROVISIONS
APPLICABLE TO BOTH PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT
RE: SECTION 16.16.050 – HEARINGS
O-012508 TKS 6 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 2025 - 2028
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-012532 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-012533 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
01/04/25 – 01/17/25
R-012534 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-012535 FIN 4 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-012536 FIN 5 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL SEVERAL TAX SALE
CERTIFICATES DUE TO UTILITY BILLING ADJUSTMENTS
R-012537 FIN 6 APPROVE REFUND OF PLANNING APPLICATION FEE
TO: PNM FENCING NJ, LLC
AMOUNT: $30.00
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R-012538 FIN 7 RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO
UTILIZE THE REVISED STATUTORY BUDGET DEADLINES FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
R-012539 JC 8 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT FROM COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX
FOR: CODE BLUE WARMING CENTER
AMOUNT: $150,951.00
R-012540 TKS 9 COUNCIL DESIGNATION OF LIAISONS TO VARIOUS AUTHORITIES,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR 2025
Community Arts Council Council Member Petra N. Gaskins
Traffic Commission Council Member Matthew B. Ferguson
R-012541 TKS 10 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: CHARLY GAYDEN, ESQ.
FOR: 2025 ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
NTE: $30,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012542 TKS 11 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: HATFIELD SCHWARTZ LAW GROUP, LLC
FOR: 2025 LABOR COUNSEL
NTE: $45,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012543 CG 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102410
REASON: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE
CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF CITY SOFTWARE
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
NTE: $292,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012544 JC 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092318
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,065.68
WITH: BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC – A SUBSIDIARY OF BTAC ACQUISITION
CORP.
FOR: BOOKS PURCHASED FROM A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 198-23RFP
NTE: $10,065.68
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012545 CG 14 HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENT
NAME: DAVID BLEVINS – RESIDENT COMMISSIONER
EXPIRES: APRIL 3, 2029
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R-012546 TKS 15 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO MUNICIPAL COURT MUNICIPAL
PROSECUTORS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS RE-APPOINTMENTS
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS
NAMES: ROBERT ADOCHIO
MARK CINTRON
PUBLIC DEFENDERS
NAMES: W. RICHARD VEITCH
JAMES HARDING
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (1-YEAR)
R-012547 JC 16 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED
SERVICES
FOR: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE– NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR
CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $10,000.00
R-012548 CG 17 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED
SERVICES
FOR: CONGREGATE MEALS – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN
RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $10,000.00
R-012549 JC 18 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED
SERVICES
FOR: PUBLIC AWARENESS – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN
RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $20,000.00
R-012550 CG 19 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 JANUARY 1,
2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 299-24P
NTE: $61,184.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012551 JC 20 AUTHORIZE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: ARTHUR R. THIBAULT, JR., ESQ. OF THE LAW FIRM
APRUZZESE, MCDERMOTT, MASTRO & MURPHY
FOR: SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR YEAR 2025 FOR THE NEW
BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
NTE: $15,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012552 CG 21 APPROVE REJECTION OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: 2025 INDUSTRIAL WASTE ANALYSIS
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 1004-24RFP-R
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R-012553 JC 22 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER BITUMINOUS MATERIALS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 326-24P
WITH: TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES, LLC
NTE: $180,400.00
WITH: STAVOLA ASPHALT COMPANY, INC.
NTE: $64,200.00
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 21,
2025 AND ENDING JANUARY 20, 2026
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012554 CG 23 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS, INC.
FOR: 2025 PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES – DIVISION OF
ASSESSMENTS
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 318-25RFP
NTE: $10,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012555 JC 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION R-122467
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA
FOR: CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025
AND ENDING DECEMBER 30, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 245-24RFP
NTE: $150,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012556 CG 25 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT TO MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY
OWNERS FOR TRASH AND RECYCLABLES FOR YEAR 2024
TRASH AMOUNT: $776,973.22
RECYCLING AMOUNT: $183,686.85
R-012557 JC 26 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062334
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $12,369.77
WITH: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY
FOR: 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND RADIO
DISPATCHING SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
NTE: $12,369.77
R-012558 TKS 27 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RENT CONTROL BOARD APPOINTMENT
NAME: MICHAEL PAVICIC
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025
R-012559 JC 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ENVIRON SYST RESEARCH INST. INC. D/B/A ESRI, INC.
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR PROPRIETARY
SOFTWARE FOR GIS DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
FOR THE DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 18,
2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
NTE: $6,000.00
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R-012560 CG 29 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE APPROVED CO-OP #65-MCESCCPS-
THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NJ PRICING
SYSTEM
FROM: MOHAWK LIFTS, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TIRE CHANGER AND BALANCER
NTE: $63,712.37
R-012561 JC 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122436
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $68,927.05 FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF NJ, INC.
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
SPECIFICATION NO.: 126-22P
NTE: $68,927.05
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-012562 TKS 31 AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC
FOR: 2025 CONFLICT ATTORNEY FOR PLANNING BOARD AND
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 312-25RFP
FUNDED BY ESCROW
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012563 JC 32 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SHOW AND TELL MEDIA, LLC
FOR: PUBLIC INFORMATION SUPPORT AND RELATED SERVICES
NTE: $17,500.00
R-012564 CG 33 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: NEARMAP US, INC.
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE FOR THE TAX ASSESSOR
NTE: $28,000.00
R-012565 JC 34 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: DIFRANCESCO BATEMAN, P.C.
FOR: 2025 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS (CONFLICT) –
DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 315-25RFP
NTE: $10,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012566 CG 35 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: CIVIL SOLUTIONS, A DIVISION OF ADAMS, REHMANN &
HEGGAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR: 2025 GIS AND TAX MAP MAINTENANCE SERVICES – DIVISION
OF ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 316-25RFP
NTE: $40,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-012567 JC 36 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: BRB VALUATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
FOR: 2025 REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR TAX
APPEALS – DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 313-25RFP
NTE: $50,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012568 CG 37 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: 2025 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS – DIVISION OF
ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 314-25RFP
NTE: $75,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012569 JC 38 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: SPATIAL DATA LOGIC, INC.
FOR: 2025 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL
SOFTWARE (GIS) PROGRAM – DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 319-25RFP
NTE: $139,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012570 CG 39 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: BRT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
FOR: 2025 TAX ASSESSMENT COMPUTER PROGRAM AND
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ASSOCIATED PRINTING, BINDING AND
MAILING SERVICES – DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 317-25RFP
NTE: $22,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012571 JC 40 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC
FOR: 2025 BOND COUNSEL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 304-25RFP
NTE: $90,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012572 TKS 41 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE CORPORATION
FOR: 2025 TAX, WATER AND SEWER BILLING AND COLLECTION
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 307-25RFP
NTE: $252,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012573 CG 42 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD GROUP, INC. D/B/A MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: 2025 ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE
WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 308-25RFP
NTE: $375,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-012574 JC 43 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: SAMUEL KLEIN & COMPANY
FOR: 2025 MUNICIPAL AUDITOR
NTE: $185,425.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012575 CG 44 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: PRIMEPOINT, LLC
FOR: 2025 MUNICIPAL PAYROLL SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WHICH CAN BE EXTENDED
ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 297-24RFP
NTE: $66,600.00
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012576 JC 45 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: EDMUNDS GOVTECH, INC.
FOR: 2025 PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
NTE: $9,382.28
R-012577 CG 46 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC
FOR: 2025 CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGENT SERVICES AS
REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
NTE: $20,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012578 JC 47 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: LUCERO & MENDEZ CONSTRUCTION LLC
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 17375
AMOUNT: $5,728.27
R-012579 CG 48 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND LANE
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: PIKE CONSTRUCTION CO, LLC
REASON: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF STIRLINGSIDE RESIDENCES AT
50 NEILSON STREET
DATE: SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 15, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 8, 2025 AND
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-012580 JC 49 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: J.R. PRISCO INC.
REASON: CRANE PLACEMENT AT 71 DUDLEY ROAD TO LOAD NEW
HVAC EQUIPMENT ONTO THE ROOFTOP AND REMOVING THE OLD ONE
DATE: SATURDAY – JANUARY 25, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 8,
2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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R-012581 CG 50 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: LEW ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WITH: BAY HILL ENVIRONMENTAL
WITH: SIDE BY SIDE MRO, LLC
WITH: WHITMAN
FOR: LEAD INSPECTION CONSULTANT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 300-24RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012582 TKS 51 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA
FOR: ENGINEERING SITE INSPECTIONS FOR APPROVED SITE
PLANS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 309-25RFP
FUNDED BY ESCROW
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012583 JC 52 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER FOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE SENIOR
CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 331-25PR
R-012584 CG 53 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PHYSICIAN ENTERPRISE, P.A.
FOR: 2025 PHYSICIAN SERVICES
NTE: $15,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-012585 TKS 54 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CLEAN AIR COMPANY
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
NTE: $7,500.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012586 JC 55 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
PROGRAM
WITH: NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE
R-012587 TKS 56 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN FP-DG JOYCE KILMER
OWNER LP AND THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 701 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
BLOCK 321, LOT 8.05
R-012588 TKS 57 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
NAME: MICHELE R. DONATO, ESQ.
FOR: BOARD OF ETHICS COUNSEL
NTE: $15,000.00.
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R-012589 CG 58 AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: BIGNELL PLANNING CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR: 2025 REVIEW OF SITE PLANS AND SUBDIVISIONS- PLANNING
REVIEW
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 311-25RFP
FUNDED BY ESCROW
FOR: GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
AMOUNT: $10,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-012590 JC 59 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO (2) 2024 OR NEWER FORD
MAVERICK XL AWD OR EQUIVALENT FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 339-25W
R-012591 CG 60 AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: FRENCH & PARELLO ASSOCIATES
TO: DELAWARE-RARITAN ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR: 2025 CONFLICT ENGINEERING FOR REVIEW OF SITE PLANS
AND SUBDIVISIONS-ENGINEERING REVIEW
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 310-25RFP
FUNDED BY ESCROW
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
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, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS
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