Rahway City Council

CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 13,2023,7 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Cox called the meeting to order at7:06 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brooks, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Cox led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Newbury 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 February7,2023 Pre-MeetingConference February 13,2023 Regular Meeting A motion was made by Councilmember Gibilisco and seconded by Councilmember Brooks to accept and approve the above listed minutes. I YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion caried. PRESENTATIONS 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. Councilmember Brown arrived at7:10 p.m. HEARING OF CITIZENS: ITEMS ON AGENDA Except ordinances on Second Reading (five minutes per speaker) Council President Cox opened the floor for hearing of citizens and stated that this includes the required public hearing on AR-75-23. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: L Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 I ofl2 City of Rahway YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. ORDINANCES - FIRST READING o-t2-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 311 "PEDDLING, SOLICITING AND VENDING'" ARTICLE V "FOOD VEHICLES" SECTION 35 ..BUSINESS LICENSE AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT REQUIRED" AND SECTION 37 .'FEES" OF THE CODE 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, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried o-13-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE XVII (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE), CHAPTER $5-66 (ESTABLISHMENT, COMPOSITION, PROCEDURES) IN ORDER TO CREATE A SAFE EXCHANGE ZONE FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY Motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-14-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER $389 "TOW TRUCKS; WRECKERS" OF THE CODE 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, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 2 ofl2 City of Rahway  Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-1s-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-41-22 LAND USE LEGISLATION, CHAPTER 421 (ZONTNG) TO MODIFY REGULATTONS FOR CLASS 5 CANNABIS LICENSED RETAIL BUSINESSES IN 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, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-t6-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 0-42-22 WHICH CREATED A NEW CHAPTER 2Z,*ESTABLISHMENT OF CANNABIS LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS" WITHIN THE CODE FOR ALL CANNABIS BUSINESSES WITHIN 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, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica 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 April 10 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 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 Newbury and seconded by Councilmember Parker to adopt the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was adopted by the following vote. YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 3 ofl2 City of Rahway  ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. RESOLUTIONS Department of Revenue & Finance *AR.75.23 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF RAHWAY CY 2023 SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BUDGET Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-76-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF MONEY DUE TO THE REDEMPTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE FOR 2OZ2TAXLIENS Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-77-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF OVERPAYMENTS OF TAXES FOR THE CY 2023 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by the Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmcmbcrs Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Ncwbury, Parson, Parkcr, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR.78.23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF WATER BILLS Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Cox, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 4of12 City of Rahway  ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-79-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CY 2OZ2BUDGET APPROPRIATION RESERVES Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by the Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Recreation *AR-80-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO AUTHORIZETHE SUBMISSIONS OF THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT FUNDED BY PSEG IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,OOO.OO AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT THERETO Motion to'adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: {. YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Engineering & Land Use *AR-81-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND COLLIERS ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CDBG YEAR 48 - WINFIELD STREET, HEATON PLACE, BEACON STREET AND HENRY STREET PROJECT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. i L Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 5of12 City of Rahway *AR-82-23 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO UNDERSTAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 3OO, LOTS 6,7,8,9, AND 10 ON THE CITY OF RAHWAY'S TAX MAP, TO DETERMINE IF SUCH PROPERTIES QUALIFY AS A CONDEMNATION AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40Al2A-l ET SEQ. 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, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-83-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RAHWAY AND HEYER, GRUEL & ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE A REDEVELOPMENT INVESTIGATION OF BLOCK 300, LOTS 6,7,8,9 AND 10 (LEESVILLE AREA PROPERTIES) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-84-23 RESOLUTION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO PROVIDE UNDERGROIIND UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNDERGROUND FACILITY PROTECTION ACT "ONE CALL LAW' Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 6of12 City of Rahway  Department of Administration *AR-85-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCHAEFER FIREWORKS FOR THE EXHIBITION OF FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF RAHWAY FOR THE CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 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, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-86-23 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF COURTNEY ANDERSON AS ALTERNATE #3 TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Parker, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica t Council President Cox declared the motion carried. l Ir *AR-87-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYOR RAYMOND GIACOBBE' S APPOINTMENT OF ANDREA ALVARE AS DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER3I,2OZ3 OR UNTIL HER SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED 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, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-88-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYOR RAYMOND GIACOBBE' S APPOINTMENT OF NICHOLAS BREINER AS POLICE DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF RAHWAY FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER3I,2O23 OR UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS APPOINTED Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: RegularCouncil Meeting of March 13.2023 7 of12 City of Rahway  YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. Department of Police *AR.89-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A SIXTY (60) DAY AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) PILOT WITH FLOCK GROUP INC. (FLOCK) Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-90-23 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO EVERBRIDGE INC. FOR THE NIXLE PUBLIC EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEM Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. *AR-91-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC DECLARATION LETTER FOR THE USE OF I.JNMANNED AIRCRAFT FROM THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA), PURSUANT TO 49 U.S.C. 44807 Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 I of12 City of Rahway  ORDINANCES _ FINAL ADOPTION / SECOND READING tr-'! I 0-4-23 AN ORDINANCE ELIMINATING CHAPTER 401-83, "SCHEDULE XXIV PARKING METER ZONES'' AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 4OI-83 "SCHEDULE XXIV PAID PARKING ZONES" OF THE CODE OF 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 hislher name and address. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-4-23 was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Brown and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. o-s-23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO AUTHORIZETHE HIRING OF ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT Council President Cox opened the Public Hearing on this matter and asked if any citizen wished to be heard and give hislher name and address. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-5-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Parson and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT Councilmembers Miles, Mojica 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 adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-6-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried L-- Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 9 of12 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 UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,600,000 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 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. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-7-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Newbury, seconded by Councilmember Parker and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica 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 3I AND LOT 32 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF 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 his/her name and address. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-8-23 on second reading was made by Council President Cox, seconded by the Entire Council and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica 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 PARKING (757 PIERPONT ST,) Council President Cox opened the Public Hearing on this matter and asked if any citizen wished to be heard and give hisftrer rurme and address. Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 10 of 12 City of Rahway  Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance 0-9-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Brooks and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Moj ica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. 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 BLOCK 266, LOTS 4 AND 5 AND TAX BLOCK269 LOTS 9 AND IO ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF 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 his/her name and address. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance O-10-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica 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 BLOCK343, LOTS 2.OI AND TAX BLOCK344 LOT 1 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF 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 his/her name and address. Motion to adopt the above titled Ordinance O-11-23 on second reading was made by Councilmember Parson, seconded by Councilmember Newbury and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parson, Parker, Cox L._, ABSENT: CouncilmembersMiles,Mojica Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 11 of12 City of Rahway  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 (Unfinished 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. Sarah Jane Chabak 6728. Scott Ave. Samuel Serrano 7148. Scott Ave. Vincente Barragan 2010 Barnett St. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Councilmember Brooks, seconded by Councilmember Gibilisco and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brooks, Brown, Gibilisco, Newbury, Parker, Parson, Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers Miles, Mojica Council President Cox declared the motion carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS (Three minutes per member) The Councilmembers offered their comments. ADJOTJRNMENT A motion to adjourn the meetin g at 759 pm was made by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Councilmember Newbury. The meeting was officially adj ourn ed at 7 :59 pm without obj ection on a voice vote. Approved: \,I J J. Jotz, City Clerk Michael Cox, President Regular Council Meeting of March 13,2023 12 of 12 City of Rahway