Rahway City Council

CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 13,2023,7 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Cox called the meeting to order at7:03 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Brown offered an Invocation. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: 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 as required by law. MINUTES January 3,2023 Reorganization Meeting January 9,2023 Combined Meeting A motion was made by Councilmember Miles and seconded by Councilmember Brooks to accept and approve the above listed minutes. YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. PRESENTATIONS Promotion of Police Lieutenants Umberto Scaturro and Frank Wietry Promotion of Police Sergeants Douglas Botti, Amber Fontanella and Scott Maloney COMMUNICATIONS: MAYOR, REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND BILL PAYMENT The Mayor delivered his report. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES No reports from council committees were offered. Motion to add AR-69-23 to the Agenda and Consent Agenda was made by Councilmember Brooks seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. HEARING OF CITIZENS: ITEMS ON AGENDA Except ordinances on Second Reading (five minutes per speaker) lL" Regular Council Meeting of Februwy 13,2023 I of16 City of Rahway Council President Cox opened the floor for hearing of citizens and with no ons appearing, Council President Cox closed the public hearing. ORDINANCES _ FIRST READING o-4-23 AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING CHAPTER 401-83, "SCHEDULE XXIV PARKING METER ZONES'' AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 401- 83 "SCHEDULE XXIV PAID PARKING ZONES" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion caried. o-5-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-6-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I, ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION, CHAPTER 89 IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH POSITIONS AND PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion caried. Regular Council Meeting of Februuy 13,2023 2of16 City of Rahway  o-7-23 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZETHE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR RECREATION AND OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES IN, BY AND FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY,IN THE COUNTY OF LINION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,600,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZETHE 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 was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-8-23 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO ACQUIRE, BY NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT OR EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON 2223 ST, GEORGES AVENUE ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 255 LOT 31 AND LOT 32 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-9-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401-80 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) - HANDICAPPED PARKTNG (7s7 PTERPONT ST.) Motion to introduce the above titled ordinance was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. i.-- Regular Council Meeting of FebruNy 13,2023 3of16 City of Rahway  o-10-23 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO ACQUIRE, BY NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT OR EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE "ALLEN STREET CULVERT RETAINING WALLS'' PROJECT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS PORTIONS OF TAX BLOCK266, LOTS 4 AND 5 AND TAX BLOCK 269 LOTS 9 AND 10 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-11-23 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO ACQUIRE, BY NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT OR EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE ..WITHERSPOON STREET OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS" PROJECT KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS PORTIONS OF TAX BLOCK 343, LOTS 2.01 AND TAX BLOCK344 LOT 1 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried Council President Cox: these Ordinances are 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. These Ordinances will come up for Public Hearing and further action at a Council Meeting on March 13 at 7 p.m. or atany time and place to which the meeting for the further consideration of the ordinances shall be adjourned. Regular Council Meeting of FebruNy 13,2023 4 of16 City of Rahway  CONSENT AGE,NDA All items marked with an asterisk (*) are considered routine by the City Council and 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 Gibilisco and seconded by Councilmember Brooks to adopt the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was adopted by the following vote. YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. RESOLUTIONS Department of Public Safety *4R.41.23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH GOLD TYPE BUSINESS MACHINES INC. (GTBM) FOR INFO-COP DEVICE LICENSES Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. * AR-42-23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO LEXIPOL INC. FOR POLICE POLICY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE POLICIES REQUIRED Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-43-23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO LEXIPOL FOR A POLICE OFFICER WELLNESS APPLICATION Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 5 of16 City of Rahway  YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-44-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS,LLC, FOR THE PURCHASED AND ASSOCIATED LABOR COSTS FOR TFIE INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT TO OUTFIT THREE POLICE VEHICLES UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Recreation *AR.45-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO APPLY FOR THE UNION COI-INTY EVENT SPONSORSHIP FUNT AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT THERETO Motion to adopt the above titled Resolrrtion was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Health *AR-47-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL (SSG) FOR SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Mojica, seconde by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 6 of16 City of Rahway  YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-48-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ELIZABETH TO PROVIDE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) CLINIC SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE STANDARDS Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Revenue & Finance *AR.49.23 A RESOLUTION INTRODUCING THE CITY OF RAHWAY CY 2023 SPECIAL r IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUDGET I I Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parker, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-50-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF MONEY DUE TO THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR 2O22TAXLIENS Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. L.- Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 7 of16 City of Rahway *AR-s1-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF PAYMENT OF TAXES DUE TO THE GRANTING OF A SENIOR DEDUCTION FOR THE CIY 2022 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-52-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION (EDWARD PEART) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Patson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Engineering & Land Use *AR-53-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN AWARD OF $22,OOO & ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE NJ DEP COMMLINITY BASED ART GRANT PROGRAM 2023 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gihilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-54-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE BOND FEE TO EBENEZER ADEYINKA FOR PERMIT #08-21- 052 DATED 0811012021 FOR BLOCK 46,LOT 4 (23r DUKES ROAD) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parker, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 8of16 City of Rahway  YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-55-23 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO EXECUTE ALL NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMIT AND BUREAU OF WATER SYSTEM ENGINEERING PERMIT APPLICATION ENDORSEMENTS, AS REQUIRED Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-56-23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO r T.O. NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEMS i ENGINEER SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY i t Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-57-23 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE RAHWAY SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO HOLD A "TASTE OF SPRING" 2023 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 9of16 City of Rahway  *AR-58-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND ENGENUITY INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM _ TEST PIT PROGRAM PHASE 1 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Mojica, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-59-23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "LSLRP _ TEST PIT PROGRAM _ PHASE 1'' FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO VALVETEK UTILITY SERVICES, [NC. AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH LINION COLINTY FOR ROAD OPENING Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Patson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Administration *AR.6O-23 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO HOLD THE2O23 ANNUAL HOT RODS AND HARLEYS EVENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Patson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 10 of16 City of Rahway  *AR-61-23 A RESOLUTION TEMPORAzuLY SUSPENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 365-1 THROUGH 365-3 (SIDEWALK ENCUMBRANCES) AND CHAPTERS 365-50 THROUGH 365-51 (CLOSING OF STREETS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (HOT RODS & HARLEYS 2023) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. * AR-62-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PHARMACY CHAINS CVS, WALGREENS, AND WALMART, AND DRUG MAKERS TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS AND ALLERGAN TO RESOLVE CLAIMS INVOLVING THEIR ROLES IN THE COUNTRY'S OPIOID CRISIS Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-63-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO DRAWN TO GOOD,LLC FOR ARTISTIC CONSULTING SERVICES Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. * AR-64-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO WIZDOM MEDIA FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND CREATIVE SERVICES Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Mojica and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 ll of16 City of Rahway  YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-65-23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE AUBREY GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parker, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-66-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO NAJMEE TECHNOLOGIES FOR LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-67,23 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADruSTMENT (WILLIAM TOMKIEWICZ) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilrttetnber Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-68-23 RESOLUTION TO AWARD A SERVICE CONTRACT TO COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL NUTRITION SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 12 of 16 City of Rahway  Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-69-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT AND PREFERENCE FOR PLANTABIS DISPENSARY, LLC TO RECEIVE A CLASS 5 CANNABIS RETAIL LICENSE FROM THE NEW JERSEY CANNABIS REGULATORY COMMISSION TO OPERATE WITHIN THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brooks seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion canied. *AR-70-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL S. SIMITZ AS PUBLIC DEFENDER Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Mojica, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Public Works *AR-71-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2023 JOHN DEERE BACKHOE THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL FOR THE RAHWAY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Mojica, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 13 of 16 City of Rahway  Council President Cox declared the motion carried. * AR-72-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2023 BRUSH BANDI] CHIPPER THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL FOR THE RAHWAY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Patson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-73-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2023 CRANE CARRIER REFUSE TRUCK THROUGH SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL FOR THE RAHWAY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Council President Cox and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried Department of Engineering & Land Use *AR-71.23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "CDBG YR 48 WINFIELD STREET, HEATON PLACE, BEACON STREET AND HENRY STREET PROJECT" FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO DLS CONTRACTING INC. Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. ORDINANCES _ FINAL ADOPTION / SECOND READING Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 14 of 16 City of Rahway  o-r-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAND USE LEGISLATION, CHAPTER 421 (ZONING) TO MODIFY REGULATIONS FOR CLASS 5 CANNABIS [- LICENSED RETAIL BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY Council President Cox opened the Public Hearing on this matter and asked if any citizen wished to be heard and give hisArer name and address. With no one appearing, Council President Cox closed the Public Hearing Motion to table the above titled Ordinance O-l-23 to a future date was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES: CouncilmembersBrooks,Brown,Gibilisco,Miles,'Mojica,Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-2-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401-51 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC _ RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING) Council President Cox opened the Public Hearing on this matter and asked if any citizen wished to be heard and give his/her name and address. With no one appearing, Council President Cox closed the Public Hearing. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-2-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Miles and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmember Newbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-3-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401-75 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC _ TIME LIMIT PARKING) Council President Cox opened the Public Hearing on this matter and asked if any citizen wished to be heard and give his/her name and address. With no one appearing, Council President Cox closed the Public Hearing. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-3-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Mojica, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: Regular Council Meeting of Februwy 13,2023 15 of 16 City of Rahway  YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmemberNewbury Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Council President Cox: 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 (Unfi nished Business) No items were offered. COMMUNICATIONS: HEARING OF CITIZENS ON ANY ITEM (Five minutes per speaker) Council President Cox opened the floor for hearing of citizens and with no one appearing, Council President Cox closed the public hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS (Three minutes per member) The Councilmembers offered their comments. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm was made by Councilmember Gibilisco and seconded by Councilmember Brooks. The meeting was officially adjourned at7:45 pm without objection on a voice vote. Approved $J J Clerk Michael Cox, Regular Council Meeting of February 13,2023 16 of 16 City of Rahway