Rahway City Council

15 Minutes 'l CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING septem ber"1 t;::|t, 7 p. m. " Each person addressing the Council shall first give their name and address to the Clerk. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereoJ and, shall not exceedJive (5) minutes in duration. " (Chapter 5-63 (C) Rules of Order No. 3) ROLL CALL Council President Newbury called the Meeting to order at'| :00 PM and had City Clerk, Jeff Jotz, read the Roll Call. PRESENT: Michael Cox, Rodney Fanar, Joseph D. Gibilisco, Joanna Miles, Jeremy E. Mojica, Vannie Deloris Parson, Danielle "Danni" Newbury ABSENT: James E. Baker, David Brown PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Danielle "Danni" Newbury led the Pledge of Allegiance and City Clerk, Jeff Jotz, offered an Invocation. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: City Clerk Jotz, announced the meeting had been advertised and posted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey. Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act and New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 5, Chapter 39-Section 1.5 OI.J.A.C. 5:39-1.5) notice of remote public meetings as required by law. MINUTES August 9,2021 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilmember Gibilisco and seconded by Councilmember Cox to accept and approve the above listed minutes. YES: Councilmembers Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmembers Baker, Brown Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS No presentations were scheduled. COMMUNICATIONS: MAYOR, REPORTS OF CITY OFFICEERS AND BILL PAYMENT No communications from the mayor or reports from City officers were offered. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES No reports from council committees were offered. HEARING OF CITIZENS: ITEMS ON AGENDA Except ordinances on Second Reading (five minutes per speaker) Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 I of9 City of Rahway  15 Council President Newbury opened the floor for hearing of citizens and with no one appearing, Council President Newbury closed the public hearing. Councilman David Brown joined the meeting at 7:06 PM. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING o-37-21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATICN OF A CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREE,MENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER I, 1994, BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF CLARK AND THE RAHWAY VALLEY SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, THE BOROUGHS OF GARWOOD, KENILWORTH AND ROSELLE PARK, THE CITY OF RAHWAY, THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF CRANFORD SPRINGFIELD AND WOODBRIDGE Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance 0-37-21 on first reading was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. 0-38-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY AUTHORIZING THE VACATING OF PINE STREET Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance 0-38-21 onfirst reading was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: CouncilmemberBaker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. o-39-2r AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY AMENDING CHAPTER 401 SECTION 84 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY ENTITLED SCHEDULE XXV: PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance 0-39-21 onfirst reading was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Farrar and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting ofSeptember 13,2021 2 of9 City of Rahway  15 o-40-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 421 (ZONING) OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO CREATE THE WEST GRAND AVENUE OVERLAY ZONE Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance 0-40-21 onfirst reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by Councilmember Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. o-41-21 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZETHE REPLACEMENT OF AN HVAC CHILLER TINIT AT CITY HALL IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF TINION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4OO,OOO TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance 0-41-21 onfirst reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. City Clerk Jeffrey J. Jotz read the following: This Ordinance is declared adopted on first reading and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to advertise said notice of its introduction and passage according to law. This Ordinance will come up for Public Hearing and further action at a Council Meeting on October 12,2021 at 7 p.m. or at any time and place to which the meeting for the further consideration of the ordinances shall be adjoumed. CONSENT AGENDA All items considered routine by the City Council will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen requests. Any item not included on the Consent Agenda will be considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Motion made by Councilmember Mojica and seconded by Councilmember Cox to adopt the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was adopted without objection on a voice vote. YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 3 of 9 City of Rahway  15 RESOLUTIONS t- Department of Administration AR-219.21 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BLOCK LAW, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS FOR CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-219-21 on first reading was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Farrar and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. AR-220-21 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL LEE AS CITY ENGINE,ER FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-220-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by City Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. AR-221-21 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL LEE AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND LAND USE FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-221-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by City Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. LR-222-21 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 365-1 THROUGH 365-3 (SIDEWALK ENCUMBRANCES) AND CHAPTERS 36s-s0 THROUGH 365-51 (CLOSING OF STREETS) OF THE coDE oF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (HOT RODS & HARLEYS 2021) (AMENDED) Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-222-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting ofSeptember 13, 2021 4 of9 City of Rahway  15 YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Department of Public Works 4R.223.2I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY IN THE "GREENING UNION COUNTY'' GRANT PROGRAM Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-223-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Newbrry, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Department of Community Development AR-224-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GREEN ACRES GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREEN ACRES PROGRAM Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-224-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Farrar and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. AR-225-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND SUEZ UTILITY SERVICE CO, INC., TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF INSPECTIONS OF SPRINT DECOMMISSIONING WORK AT THE IO45 WESTFIELD AVE. WATER TANK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,650.00 Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-225-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury .J ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 5 of9 City of Rahway  15 Department of Revenue & Finance r LR-226-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES FOR CY 2021 Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-226-21on hrst reading was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. AR.227-2I RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF ERRONEOUS BILL Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-227-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Farrar, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. LR-228-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2014 Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-222-21on first reading was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. AR-229-21 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CY 2O2I CAPITAL BUDGET Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution LR-222-21on first reading was made hy Councilmember Mojica, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting ofSeptember 13,2021 6 of9 City of Rahway  15 Department of Health AR-230-21 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF RAHWAY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD SERVICES Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-230-21 on first reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Fire Department AR-231-21 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A SPARTAN 4- DOOR CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS UNDER THE HOUSTON.GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY FIRE DEPARTMENT Motion to introduce the above titled Resolution AR-231-21 on first reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by City Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. ORDINANCES _ FINAL ADOPTION / SECOND READING o-31-27 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 1 IN BLOCK 302 FROM R-2 to I-L (Brown, Parson) Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-31.-21 onsecond reading was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by the Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. o-32-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, "ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT'' ARTICLE XIV, "PROCEDURES OF MUNICIPAL COTINCIL" SECTION 5-63 "PRE-MEETING CONFERENCES'' OF THE Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 7 of9 City of Rahway  15 REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY r (Newbury, Miles) Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-32-21 on second reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by the Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. o-34-21 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE WATER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF LINION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,675,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Gibilisco, Mojica) Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-34-21 on second reading was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by the Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. 0-35-21 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE SEWER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COTINTY OF LINION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,150,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Farrar, Cox) Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-35-21 on second reading was made by Councilmember Farrar, seconded by the Councilmember Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 8 of9 City of Rahway  15 o-36-2t BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGTNAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,5OO,OOO TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS (Miles, Brown) Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance O-36-21on second reading was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by the Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Cox, Farrar, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Newbury ABSENT: Councilmember Baker Council President Newbury declared the motion carried. City Clerk Jotzread the following statement: These Ordinances having been read on two separate days and having achieved the vote required by law is declared adopted. The City Clerk is directed to deliver same to the Mayor for his approval or disapproval. MISCELLANEOUS (Unfinished Business) _i No items were offered. COMMUNICATIONS: HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY ITEM (Five minutes per speaker) COUNCIL COMMENT (Three Minutes per Member) The Councilmembers offered their remarks. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM was made by Councilmember Parson and seconded by Councilmember Miles. The meeting was officially adjourned at 7:30 PM without objection by a roll call vote. Approved: Danielle New , Council Regular Council Meeting of September 13,2021 9 of9 City of Rahway