stand to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madame Clerk, if you're ready, read the notice.
>> Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. The time is now 7:09. Pursuant to the requirements of the open public meeting act, chapter 231, Public Law 1975. Notice of this meeting was published in the November 21st, 2024
issues of the Nutly Sun, the Herald News, and the Star Ledger. A copy of this notice has been posted on the the Nutley Town Hall bulletin board and a copy is on file in the municipal clerk's office. Deputy Mayor Evans >> here. >> Commissioner Tucci >> here. >> Commissioner Scarpelli
>> here. >> Commissioner Petraco >> here. >> Mayor Kelly >> present. >> Thank you. >> Good evening, Mayor. How are things overseas? >> Uh, great so far. >> Good to hear. Stay safe.
>> Thank you. >> Uh minutes, madam. >> Thank you. We have a board of commissioner meeting minutes for August 19, 2025, September 2nd, 2025, and September 3rd, 2025. >> Move the minutes. Second, >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci.
>> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I, >> Mayor Kelly, >> I. >> And that's it for minutes. >> Can you move on to communications, please? >> Thank you. The mayor's office has submitted an event application to hold a
rock march on November 8th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The march will begin at the World War uh 2 monument continuing through Memorial Park to the waterfall and returning along the same route. The mayor's office has submitted an event application to hold an annual
township tree and manura lighting on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in front of Nutley Town Hall. The event will also include activities on Chestnut Street, Franklin Avenue, and Vincent Place. The Nelly Elks Lodge number 1290 has submitted an
application for a social affair permit for their fundraiser to be held on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 242 Chestnut Street. Motion, please. >> Move it. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> And that's it for communications. >> Thank you. Bills. >> Thank you. >> Bill list for October 7, 2025.
Public affairs, $141,911.13. Revenue and finance, $3,624,746.15. Public safety $135,358.66. Public works $337,343.15. Parks and public property 1,169,3871. Water and sewer utilities 68,89648. Payroll as of September 26, 2025.
Regular payroll total $950,87860. Overtime payroll total $68,26657 total payroll 1,19,145.17 for a grand total of $6,496,787.75. >> Move the bills. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco.
>> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. >> And that's it for bills. >> Thank you. Thank you. U we've reached the point in the agenda for public comment. Would anyone from the public wish to comment on the agenda tonight? Uh agenda items only.
Seeing no one commissioners, uh Commissioner Scarpelli, any announcements this >> No announcements, Deputy Mayor, >> Commissioner Petrao, the only the only kind of question I have is I've been around town a lot and Mayor Kelly, can you hear me?
Yes, I can hear you. >> I was just wondering because I've been getting stopped an awful lot of whatever happened with the um board of education and the audit. Did they do it? Are we doing it? It's kind of embarrassing like when people come up to me and ask me the
question of what's going on with that because I haven't heard anything. Has anybody on our board? >> Yeah. >> What? So, u the subcommittee uh has has a while ago met on that and
one of the the critical actions that we had to take was to find a source of funding uh that could pay for that. So, we were fortunate in that uh working with Assemblyman Benia, we've been able to receive a state grant of $100,000 to
be able to conduct the audit. Uh right now it's uh now identifying someone who has the skills uh to do a a comprehensive forensic audit of the uh of the school board. And so it's it's moving along. It's not done yet, but the
board understands that it needs to be done. We now have identified the funding for that, right? And uh the funding came to the municipality. So the municipality will pay for it, right? >> But the board of ed will do it. >> But the board of ed will do it. Look, they we we're going to make sure that
whoever is selected is qualified to do it. >> But that's so to answer your question, it hasn't been done yet. It hasn't been forgotten. It will come. >> Oh, I appreciate that. Thank you so much, >> Commissioner T. >> Yes. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Just uh
one thing uh this Friday uh at starting at 7:00 from 7 to 9, we're having movie night at 44 Park Avenue. Um it's a great time. It's a great night. Hopefully the weather is going to cooperate. So I would encourage everyone uh to please
come out. And uh the second thing I have is I just want to thank everyone for all the their help and participation. Last uh Sunday we had our uh fall festival in the park and it was an outstanding day. There were many vendors there. I there
were food trucks. It was just a great time and I just want to thank everyone uh in addition to my department of course for uh all the hard work that they put into it. It was another rousing success. Thank you. >> Mayor, just one thing. I just got a text message. What time is is your event
Friday night? Okay. We have fire open house this Friday night and I'm happy to announce it starts at 6:00. So I think we worked very good together this year. >> Yes. >> And I hope everybody could make both
events. >> We need to continue to coordinate our Yes, we do. >> Thank you. >> That's really great. That's really great. Um yeah, just from from my standpoint, uh we did recently have the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicle
portable unit here in Nutley, uh to do motor vehicle inspections. Uh it was a successful day. They were able to inspect 78 vehicles. Uh the current schedule will bring them back uh two more times. Um Madame Clerk, October and
November, correct? Yes, it's the third Wednesday and I believe the third Thursday in November, but they will be posted on our website. >> Right. So, in November, they'll be back. We're still working with the state to actually have the mobile unit come back for registrations, license renewals, and
so on. They have been in very high demand, as you can imagine. Uh, but we will get them get them back here in the coming months. Mayor, uh, announcements. [Music]
Mayor Kelly. >> Yes. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Uh, just real briefly, uh, uh, we had our, uh, our, uh, health fair this past weekend. It was a great success. I want to thank everyone for that. We also had our annual P pause in the park event in
conjunction with the farmers market, which was another great success. And later this month, we'll be having our second uh round of trivia at uh the Old Canal in who is the uh would be hosting it this this month. Be on the lookout for more information for that.
>> Thank you. Uh let's move on to ordinance ordinances. We don't have any introductions this evening, but we do have three public hearings. Uh the first one is uh a joint uh ordinance between myself and Commissioner uh Tucci. Uh
this this is an ordinance that uh is in effect covers a matching contribution uh for playground improvements uh for special needs children uh providing for 137,000 of our share of that grant. Commissioner, would you like to comment on it?
>> Yes. Just once again, this is a uh this is a long overdue project. It it'll not only address uh the physical needs of some of our uh special needs folks, uh but it will also address some of the sensory needs. Uh so it's it'll be cutting edge. Uh we're really looking
forward to getting this started and getting this completed so that all of our people can participate in everything that we have. >> Uh would anyone wish to comment on this ordinance itself? Seeing no one, I move to close the public hearing.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Move the ordinance. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I.
>> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. >> Thank you. The next ordinance is number 3599. Uh this is an ordinance that I introduced uh on September 2nd uh
providing for $100,000 to improve uh and renovate two bathrooms on the second floor in town hall. Uh we we've been going through a program of of renovating those uh and it's just it's they're in the schedule and it's but it's necessary
to do. Would anyone wish to comment on this ordinance this evening? Seeing none, I move to close the public hearing. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> Hi. >> Yeah. Move the ordinance. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. I was just thinking it's great to have the musical accompaniment to our
ordinance passages. Very nice. >> It's very nice. >> Uh our last ordinance is the number 3600. Uh this one was introduced uh by by me on behalf of the entire board of commissioners. Uh this uh ordinance
relates to the adoption of the uh financing agreement for the uh innovation center which will be built uh on the on three property uh and uh for an entity known as uh uh one molecule
urban renewal LLC uh granting them a a in the form of a pilot payment a tax exemption over the life of of the pilot. Would anyone wish to comment on this ordinance this evening? >> Seeing no one move to close public hearing. >> Second.
>> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> I. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I move the ordinance. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi.
>> Commissioner Petraco. Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. I >> um moving on to uh resolutions. I I'll go go last. Commissioner Scarpelli, would you like to read yours? >> Give me a second. Deputy Mayor for a
loop here. >> Got to be ready. You got to be ready. Whereas David Barry Jr. is employed by the township forly department of public works and whereas David Barry Jr. has exhausted all his available sick leave and other time due and whereas 10
employees of the department of public works are desirous of transferring one day each of their accumulated sick leave for a total of 10 days to be transferred to David Barry Jr. And whereas the aforementioned employees have provided their consent to said transfers in writing to the township
clerk. Whereas under the circumstances presented herein and in view of David Berry Junior's medical situation and service to department of public works, border commissioners are desirous of accommodating this request. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nutley in the
county of Essics, New Jersey that each of the following employee employees are permitted to transfer one day of their accumulated sick leave to David Barry Jr. for a total of 10 days. Anthony Christy, Joseph Selli, Joseph Farough, Salvador Ferrarero, Michael Luzie Jr.
Vito Nol Miguel Pterero, Peter Russo, Anthony Santiseri, and Michaela. I move second. Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> I >> be resolved by the board of commissioners, town of Nelly County, Bes, New Jersey. The township clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for seal bid proposals RFP for the marketing of recycling materials collected from the township of Nellies to be received on behalf of the board of commission
commission chambers town of Paul one Kennedy drive jersey on Wednesday October 29th 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time at which time they will be open and read. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Commissioner Tui I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. Mayor Kelly >> I >> be resolved by the board of commissioners town of Nelli County of Essex state New Jersey. The township clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for seal sealed bids for the 2026
acceptance of recycling vegetative waste to include leaf and grass clippings in the township of Nelli to receive on behalf of the board of commissioners commission chambers township one county drive New Jersey on Wednesday October 29th 2025 at 11:00 a.m. prevailing time at which time they will be open and read
and move the resolution. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. Mayor Kelly, >> I >> whereas bids for the 2024 CDBG Franklin
Avenue streetscape project, Chestnut Street to Booth Drive were received and opened on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. And whereas AA BMS LLC, PO Box 180, Belleville, New Jersey, was the lowest responsible bidder. Whereas the base bid for the 2024 CDBG Franklin
Avenue streetscape project is in the amount of $253,86.30 for a total bid of $253,86.30. Whereas the award of this contract is subject to the availability of appropriation of sufficient funds from the Essex County Community Development
Block Grant Account T1991 in the amount of $2,53 $86.30 subject to the caveat have been certified the chief financial officer said certification be attached to this resolution. Now therefore be resolved by the board
of commissioners teling county best state of New Jersey that a contract be awarded to AA BMS LLC for the total bid in the amount not received $253,86.30 that the mayor and township clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and sign
contract for township subject to the final approval and funding by the Essex County Community Development Block Grant. Move the resolution. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly.
>> I >> be resolved by the board of commissioners, town of Penelli County, Ves, New Jersey, that the township clerk is hereby authorized to advertise for seal bids for Bloomfield Avenue, High Street to Raymond Avenue, NJ dot roadway project to be received on behalf of the board of commissioners, commission
chambers, township hall, one Kennedy Drive, Nelley, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. for B time at which time they will be open and read and move the resolution. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi,
>> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> I That's all I have. Deputy Mayor. >> You want me to read Commissioner Tucci's first or mine? >> You tell me. >> Okay. This is for Commissioner Tui.
Whereas the township of Delali has a need to acquire specialized and professional ACA reporting services to ensure compliance with IRS regulations for the year 2025 reporting and where such services may be required as a
non-fair open contract pursuant to the provisions that's NJSA19448 20.4 4 or 20.5 as appropriate and whereas Finepoint LLC located at two springs springside road westampton
New Jersey as submitted as a proposal dated September 17 2025 and anticipated cost of $7,375 to complete these services and assure compliance on behalf of the township of Nut whereas funds are available from the
budget account 6-01- 526-200 have been certified by the chief financial officer said certification being attached to this resolution and whereas Primepoint LLC has completed and submitted a business entity disclosure
certification which certifies Primepoint has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the township of Nelly in previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Prime Point from making any reportable contributions throughout the term of the contract.
contract. Now, therefore, it be resolved that the board of commissioners of township and Nley County invested state of New Jersey hereby authorize the commissioner of parks and public property to enter into a contract with Prime Point LLC. I move it. >> Second,
>> Deputy Mayor Evans. Commissioner Tucci. >> Yes. Before Before I vote, I just want to put this on the record. Um, I want to thank Deputy Mayor Evans and Commissioner Petco for reading my resolution this evening. I had an eye examination this afternoon and they dilated my pupils so I'm still having a
hard time reading. So I vote I and thank you gentlemen. >> Our pleasure. >> Okay. Whereas Italian Americans >> I didn't finish this. >> Oh I'm so sorry. >> Sorry. Uh Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> Hi. >> Okay. Whereas Thank you. Whereas Italian-Americans have played an essential role in shaping the culture, economic, and social landscape of the United States, contributing significantly across diverse fields,
including the arts, sciences, education, civil service, military, business, and athletics. And whereas one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States, Italian-Americans have enriched our communities with enduring tradition, strong family values, and commitment to
hard work and civic pride. And whereas the month of October includes the com commenceration of Christopher Columbus whose historic voyage symbolizes the spirit of exploration and ambition that has inspired generations of Americans.
And whereas Italian American heritage and cultural month is a time to honor many achievements and lasting contributions of Italian Americans to the history, identity and prosperity of the nation. And whereas in New Jersey
and especially in the township of Nutley, the Italian-American communities has helped to build a vibrant and diverse society contributing to our local economy, public service, education, fa faith institutions, and cultural life. Whereas Italian patriot
and an immigrant Philip Mazia, a friend of an ally of Thomas Jefferson, helped shape and various principles of democracy. His his behalf that all American are created equal. It is is
reflected in the world the words of the Declaration of Independence. And whereas despite facing discrimination and adversity upon arrival in American, Italian-Americans demonstrated perseverance and resilience, becoming leaders and innovators in all facets of
American life. And whereas today, Italian-Americans continue to honor the legacy of their ancestors by excelling in every professional, fostering community development, and preserving a rich cultural heritage for the future generations. Now therefore, it be resolved by the board of commissioners,
the township of Nutley County, the state of New Jersey does hereby proclaim the month of October as Italian American and culture month and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Italian-Americans to township in Nully,
the state of New Jersey, and the United States of America. And I'm very pleased to read this resolution. Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor. Thank you for picking me for this one and I proudly move this resolution on behalf of Commissioner Tucci.
>> Second. Thank you. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Okay. Our next one. Whereas in the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Greenacres program provides loans and grants to municipality and county governments and grants to nonprofit organizations for assistance in the acquisition and development of lands for outdoor recreation and
conservation purposes. And whereas attention of Nutley desires to further further the public interest by obtaining a green acres grant of $528 $528,755 and an urban parks grant of $500,000
from the state to fund the following projects. Um this is Monsenior owns park improvements. Now therefore it be resolved by the mayor and the board of commissioners that the mayor of the above name body of or board is hereby
authorized to execute an agreement and amendments thereto with the state known as 076 071623 015 UPG Monsior owns park Improvements and the applicant agrees to provide its
matching share of the greenacres fund of its match is required and in the amount of zero and the applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the performance of the
project. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Um oh Eleni Pis town clerk do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of resolutions adopted by the township of Nutley at a meeting held on
the 7th day of October 2025 and witness whereof I have here under set my hand in the official seal of this body on the 7th day of October 2025. I move the resolution. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Yes. Just uh once again into the record, I'd like to I'd like to submit that this is a 1,28,755 improvement of the girls softball field that borders uh on Grant Avenue uh without any match from the township of
New Jersey. Okay. I move resolution. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. I >> Commissioner Petraco. I, >> Mayor Kelly, >> I >> Okay. Be resolved that in accordance with the open public meeting law chapter 231 BL 1975, the public meetings of the
state tree committee for 2026 will be held on the following dates. All meetings are held virtually via Zoom teleconference unless otherwise posted at 7:30 p.m. January 27th, 2026, March 31st, 2026, April 28th, June 9th,
September 29th, and November 24th, all of 2026. I move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. Commissioner Chuchi. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. I
>> yours. You want me to read mine next? >> Wow, we're really jumping around tonight. >> Okay. Got to be on your toes here at all times. >> Okay, now these are mine. Um whereas
NJSA9-41 requires that that emergency management council be formed to coordinate all disaster control activities on behalf of the township of Nley County state of New Jersey. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners township in Nley
County New Jersey that the following persons be appointed to the emergency management council local emergency plant council environmental commission for threeear term on behalf of the township of Nutley January 1st 2025 through December 31st
2027. Um that's going to be Denise Kafone or qualified purchasing agent. I move the resolution second. Deputy Mayor Evans. Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> I. >> Okay. Whereas a confirming order is defined as a purchase made without the issuance of a valid purchase order and incumbent of funds in accordance with the local public contracts law JA4811-1.
whereas because of the needed to rec relocate the hazard hazardous materials vehicles from their present location at Franklin Terrace in timely manner and for emergency repairs of the fire boom truck and whereas the township of Nutley
we received building renovations from JB General Contracting Inc. of 220 252 Highfield Lane Nutley and repairs from Aerial Rise 36-42 Falton Street Patterson for the fire boom truck. Whereas in the effort to
correct protocol necessary paperwork and obtain all the vendors, thus confirming that the need for said good services were valid and properly incurred. Township operations where JB Contracting Inc. has submitted
an invoice in the amount of $29,800 for building renovations. And Aerial Rise has submitted invoices in the amount of 30 of $3,1994 and $22776 for repairs to the fire boom truck. And whereas the chief financial officer
certified that the funds are available for the building renovations in account number C0455166412 and for the boom truck repairs in account number 501314201. Now therefore be resolved by the govern body township and null county of Essex
State of New Jersey that payment of of confirming order JB General Contracting Inc. in the amount of $29,800 and payment of confirming order to aerial rise in the amount of $3,19904 and $2,277.76
is hereby authorized. This sh this resolution shall take effect immediately. I move it second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. I >> Commissioner Petraco I. Mayor Kelly >> I
>> Okay. >> Whereas the Department of Transportation NG NJ do DOT has completed an investigation to access the necessary reducing the speed limit along Route 7 in the township of Nutley following inquiry from the township resident. And
whereas the NJ do's division of traffic engineering conducts a thorough investigation which supports implementing a 25 mile per hour speed limit on the section of route New Jersey 7 in the township of Nutley. And whereas the section extends from Essis County
Pay County corporate line in Yaneka Palm Brook to Essis County Pay County line at Orange Street. And now therefore it be resolved by the board of the commissioners township of Nully County of the state of New Jersey that the township of Nully hereby approves
reducing the speed limit along Route 7 to 25 mph. Be it further resolved that the township of Nutle concurs that any approved traffic regulations in conflict with inconsistency with the provisions of this resolution be rescended upon
approval of the traffic regulation order. I move it. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I.
>> Whereas the township has a need for services relating to offduty employment fire personnel for fire EMS related activities. Whereas NJSA 4811-5 provides for support software software
maintenance consult consultant services and training services of propriority computer hardware and software. Whereas the term of the engagement shall be 2 years and starting on May 1st, 2025 and ending on April 30, 2027. Either party
may terminate this agreement upon 30 days prior written notice the other party and whereas administrative fees of more than 8% and is to be collected by visual computer solutions whereas there is no cost to the township for such
services whereas the term of this engagement shall commence on the effective date and continue unless termination by either party. Either party may terminate this agreement upon 30 days prior to written notice. Now therefore, it be resolved by the
commissioner's township of Nley County of the estate in New Jersey that the township be authorized to execute and such documents as necessary to implement the resolution. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci.
>> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. I >> Okay, I believe this is my last month. Awful a long night. >> Where? Well, this one ain't a funny one
actually. Whereas domestic violence encompasses any violence taking place in a family or intimate relationship. And whereas the abuse is not only physical but can be verbal and may include sexual assault threats, financial control and
or isolation. Whereas domestic violence is prevalent in every community and affects all people regardless of age, social economic status, sexual orient orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality. And whereas in the United
States, one in four women or and one in seven men experience contact sexual violence, physical violence and or stalking by intimate partner in their lifetime. And where 85 whereas 85% of
domestic violent victims are women where every day nearly three women are killed by intimate partners. And whereas domestic violence impacts the entire family. 30 to 60% of intimate partner violence cases also include child abuse,
which is very sad. And whereas victims of domestic violence are encouraged to call the national domestic violence hotline or reach out to local agencies and police departments for assistance. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners, township and county of
state of New Jersey and recognize the month of October as national domestic violence awareness month. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco.
>> Just before I do vote, I um domestic violence in in our country, state, and even here in Nutley is really on the rise. Um, just so everyone knows out there, it is so much easier to walk away
and and not get violent and quite honestly not get arrested. Um, police departments, the law is very clear on domestic violence. There is absolutely no um discretion at all. If there's a mark on your partner or, you know, a
million rules about that, you will be sent to jail. And I could tell you it's definitely not worth it. And it's definitely not worth it to, you know, have cops come into your house in front of children and things like that. And it's um for my experience sitting in this
seat for a long time and you know, no one's perfect obviously and neither am I. But it seems like the biggest response after somebody's sitting in the Nutly jail cell overnight in the morning, it's like what in the world was I thinking, you know? So again, we all
have our tempers. You know, the best thing to do is get out of your house, walk away, and and avoid a problem. And you know, hopefully in the morning, you you'll feel better, and so will your partner. So I vote I. >> Mayor Kelly,
>> I. >> Deputy Mayor, that's all I have. I was just wondering who was going to read next since we're jumping around. >> Commissioner, thank you for helping out tonight. Oh, my pleasure. >> I'm sure uh Commissioner Tu Tucci is eternally grateful.
>> I have to tell you, I was >> I'm sure you're now on his Christmas card last night. >> I I I hope I am. And I have to tell you, Commissioner Tui, I don't know that there's anything wrong with your eyes because the print on your resolution are much smaller than the print on mine. So hopefully you have a quick heal with
those eyes. >> I need I need to have them increase those. Yeah, I was noticing as well that he was commenting on the resolutions. So, he probably read them yesterday. >> Yes. Right.
>> In advance of the meeting. Mayor, you're online, so following protocol. I'll let you go last. >> Sure. But if, uh, someone would be kind enough to read my resolutions this evening. My my internet connection is not the greatest and I don't want to cut out.
>> You You have two left. I'll I'll take them. >> Thank you. >> All right. So, uh the first two resolutions that I'll read will be on behalf of Commissioner Tucci. Uh whereas the Department of Public Works in public property, excuse me, Department of of
Parks and Public Property, not Department of Public Works, determined due to unforeseen circumstances, families had to cancel participation in programs offered. Department of Parks and Public Property had determined a need uh to refund for families. Now therefore be resolved by the board of
commissioners of township of Nelson County of Essex state of New Jersey that the treasurer is hereby authorized to refund payments for recreation programs in the amount of $75 uh for uh the soccer recreation program as listed in the resolution. So move
>> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. Whereas the township of Nelly has a need to acquire specialized professional services as a fair and open contract
pursuant to the provisions of NJSA194A-20.5. And whereas a resolution was adopted on October 15, 2024 awarding a contract to C. Walter Surl Agency uh LLC/world Insurance Associates 4 Associates 410
Franklin Avenue here in Nutley or accident safety review board meetings becoming effective January 1, 2025 for a period of one year with an option to extend no more than one year. Whereas the township wishes to extend the contract entered into between Seaw
Walter Surl agency and the township of Nutley for the length of one calendar year beginning January 1, 2026 and continue through December 31st, 2026. Whereas the anticipated cost of this service will not exceed $10,000 per year. Whereas funds will be available
from account 601-516245 and have and will be certified by the chief financial officer said funds being available uh with the adoption of the 2026 budget. Now therefore be resolved that the board of commissioners in the township of Nelly County of Esc New
Jersey authorize the extension of the contract between Walter Soul Agency LLC/World Insurance Associates on Franklin Avenue and Nelly in the township of Nelly for one calendar of a year pursuant to the previously signed agreement alone. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans.
>> I. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Mayor Kelly. I >> res attachment with Nelly has a need to acquire specialized professional services as a non-fair and open contract
pursuant to the provisions of NJSA19 colon 44A-20.5 whereas a township through the department of parks and recreation has a need to acquire specialized and professional services for arch architectural review services for the renovation of the Nutley fire department
headquarters existing bunk area and incorporation of a new hallway whereas Dasa The Hannes Architectural Group uh LLC 74 East Pacific Avenue and Nutley has submitted a proposal indicating that they will provide such services for a
sum not to exceed $19,750. Whereas DASHANES architectural group has completed and submitted a business entity disclosure certification which certifies that said corporation has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the
township of Meli in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Dasa Haynes Architectural Group from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. And whereas funds are available from account C 0455 uh166412
in the amount of $19,750 and have been certified by the chief financial officer set certification being attached to this resolution. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nelie County of Essex State, New Jersey to enter into a contract with Dossah Hannes
Architectural Groups as described here and be further resolved that the business disclosure entity certification and the determination of value be placed on file with this resolution and be further resolved that notice of this action shall be printed once and then sign in accordance with local public
contract laws. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Happy to help out, Commissioner, but
shorter would have been better. >> Uh, my last resolution for Commissioner Tucci. Whereas Villi has a need to acquire specialized professional services as a fair and open contract pursuant to provisions of NJSA 1944A-20.5.
Whereas the the requests for qualifications for Township Forester were received and opened on October 3rd, 2025. Whereas the most responsible and responsive request for qualifications was from the Shade Tree Department uh
LLC, John Linson, PO Box uh 6089 uh West Orange, New Jersey. Whereas the shade tree department LLC John Lintson New Jersey certified tree expert number 198 has provided these services in the past in the town of Nelley and is
particularly suited to provide continued service whereas the term of this contract is for one year beginning October 23rd 2025 and through October 206 2022 October 22 2026 whereas the contract is not to exceed $32,500.
Funds are available in account 501512200 in the amount of $6,5 and in account 601512200 in the amount of $26,495 and have been certified by the chief financial officer. Uh said certification
being attached uh to this res resolution. Uh since this also extends into uh 2026, this amount will also be included in the 2026 budget. Now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioner of the township of Nley County of Essex, state of New Jersey,
that a contract be awarded to the Sha Tree Department LLC, John Lson, as described herein be further resolved that a response to the request for qualification be placed on file with this resolution in a notice of this action be printed once and then nutly sign in accordance with local public contract law. So move.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Petro. Hi. Mayor Kelly >> I >> be resolved by the these are mine uh be resolved by the board of commission commissioners attachable of Nel County
of ES and the treasur is hereby authorize the refund overpayments of tax charges in the amount of $9,7563 for the amounts and the accounts listed in the resolution. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Mr. Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. I >> whereas Makula Contracting submitted a payment for a tank removal permit for a property property located at 42 Hopper Avenue in Nutley. Whereas the permit fee
in the amount of $75 dollars was collected and deposited into account C uh 019493. Whereas upon review the the code enforcement department has determined that a permit was not required following the tank removal. Whereas a permit fee
of $75 included a non-refundable 20% plan review fee of $15 which will be retained by the township resulting in a refundable balance of $60. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners attempt of Mil County of State of New Jersey that a refund in the
amount of $60 issued to Roco Sata representing the refundable portion of Pisu. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> Hi. >> Res. State of New Jersey statute 54 col4-3 provides that war veterans who were honorably discharged from active service in a time of war in any branch of the armed services of the United States who have been or shall be declared by the
United States Veteran Administration to be 100% totally and permanently disabled connected to their wartime service of full tax exemption of their dwelling and lot on which it is situated. Whereas the following taxpayer has filed an application for alignments of the full exemption with proper supporting
documentation, thus making the taxpayer eligible. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nel County of the state of New Jersey that Aaron uh J Mixon be granted a full exemption from payment of property taxes from September 11, 2025 and all subsequent years thereafter on
the property identified as block 9401 lot 10. uh be it further resolved that the treasur is hereby authorized to refund $654.36 for 2025 property taxes. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Thank you for your service. I >> whereas the town of Nelly has the need to purchase various goods or services in the year 2025 whereas pursuant to provisions of NJSA 48 col 11 uh-12
municipalities are permitted to use uh the use of awarded New Jersey state contracts to purchase goods or services from approved vendors whereas pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 5232-6 uh.2 Two, municipalities are permitted to enter into cooperative purchasing
agreements permitting the use of those awarded contracts. Whereas pursuant to provisions of NJSA4A1-10 and NJAC 534-7.11, municipalities are permitted to enter into cooperative purchasing purchasing agreements permitting the use of those
uh contract award contracts. resentment of Noli has previously approved uh membership in the following cooperative purchasing and pricing agreements and desires to continue to utilize them in 2026. These include the Essex County Cooperative Purchasing Program, the North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative
Pricing Center, State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program, the National Cooperative Purchasing Programs, including US Communities Government Purchasing Alliance, Source National Joint Powers Alliance, Keystone
Purchasing Networks, and HGAC by now therefore be resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Ning County, of State, New Jersey, that it hereby authorizes is the purchasing agent to purchase goods and services from the New Jersey state contracts and the cooperative purchasing and pricing
pricing agreements listed above pursuant to all conditions of the individual contracts for the year 2026 commencing January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. My last uh resolution is a resolution of the governing body of the township of of Nutley County of Esex authorizing an increase in the bid threshold pursuant
to NJSA 48 col-3. Pursuant to NJ48 col1-3, the governor in consultation with the state treasurer has the authority to adjust the bidding the public bidding thresholds for contracting units subject to public contracting laws. as effective July 1,
the state treasurer increased the maximum bid sold to 53,000 for contracting units that have a qualified purchasing agent whereas a town of Nley in the county of access has a duly certified qual qualified purchasing agent Denise Capone who is authorized to
work contracts up to the maximum bid threshold whereas NJSA 48 col 11-3 permits the governing body to increase the bid threshold by resolution for the execution of contracts without public bid when set contracts do not exceed the
adjusted maximum amount. Whereas the governing body of the township desires to take advantage of the increased bid threshold to officially procure goods and services. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of township of NY County of the state of New Jersey. VAT one, the bid threshold for contracts awarded by the qualified
purchasing agent is hereby increased to 53,000 effective September 16, 2025. The qualified purchasing agent is authorized to award contracts in the aggregate not exceeding 53,000 without public advertising for bids so long as all
other provisions of public contracting law are followed. Three, the qualified purchasing agent is further author authorized to solicit competitive bid quotations for purchases that exceed 15% of the bid threshold,
which is now set at $7,950 without formal bidding. provided all legal legal requirements are met. And four, the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to follow copy of this resolution and the QPA certification with the director of the
division of local governmental services in accordance with NJAC 534-5.4B. It further resolved that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. Hi >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi.
>> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. Mayor Kelly, >> enthusiast. >> Hi. >> And I have uh just a few resolutions uh left uh which are now uh I'll read on behalf of of uh Mayor Kelly. Whereas a
raffle license application has been received from the following organization. about to give school PTO license number 56-5 on premises 50/50 cash raffle for Friday October 17 2025 whereas the application has been reviewed and approved by the municipal clerk and the police
department now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Mel County of Essex state New Jersey that the affformentioned license is hereby approved and the municipal clerk is al authorized to issue said license so move >> second >> deputy mayor Evans >> hi >> commissioner Tucci >> hi >> commissioner scorpelli
>> hi >> commissioner VRCO. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> I >> uh the last resolution for this evening is by Mayor Kelly on behalf of the board of commissioners. Uh a resolution of the board of commissioners authorizing the
planning board of the township of Nelly to conduct a preliminary investigation of certain property within the township uh for potential redevelopment. Whereas NJSA48 col2- 12A-6 authorizes the governing body any municipality by
resolution to have its planning board conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether an area municipality is a non condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria contained in NJSA4 a col 12A whereas
board of commissioners of township of NLI considers it to be in the best interest of the township to have the Township Planning Board conducts such an investigation of an area consistent in certain properties located in the township. Which properties are identified as block 102 lot nine on the
official tax map of the township of Nelly? Whereas the township believes the property is potentially valuable for contributing to serving and protecting the public health, safety and welfare for the promotion of smart growth within the township. Whereas the plary investigation will design will be
designed to evaluate the area to determine whether the designation of property of the property a non-condemnation area needed redevelopment is appropriate and in conformance with the statutory criteria contained in NJSA4A
colon 12A-5 and whereas a subject and whereas subject to the results of the preliminary investigation the area uh the redevelopment area determination if so made by the board of commissioners shall authorize the township ship to use all those powers under the local uh redevelopment and housing law except
that such determination shall not permit the township to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any uh all or any portion of the property. now therefore be resolved by the board of commission of the township township of NY. But the planning board of the township is hereby directed to conduct a
preliminary investigation to determine whether the affformentioned property constitutes a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in NJSA48 uh 12A-5. The planning board of the township is hereby directed to study the
area known as block 102 lot 9 on the official tax map of the township to develop a map reflecting the boundaries of such proposed non-condemnation redevelopment area to provide public notice and conduct public hearings pursuant to NJSA48
128-6 and to draft a report and resolution to the board of commissioners containing its findings. uh three with the results of such preliminary investigation shall be permitted uh submitted to the board of commissioners for review and consideration in determining whether to declare the
property a non-condemnation area in in need of redevelopment in accordance with the provisions of NJSA4A 12A-1 ask so move >> second deputy mayor Evans I >> commissioner Tucci Commissioner Scarpelli hi
>> commissioner Petraco I, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Thank you, Deputy Mayor. I >> You're welcome, Mayor. Uh, that concludes the formal portion of our meeting tonight. Uh, we now open up the
meeting to, uh, public comment. Uh, after the public comment period, we will have a need to go into executive session. Um, Madame Clerk, for what areas? >> You want to read public comment? I just want I just don't remember what
we're going in for. Litigate litigation. >> We're going in for contract negotiations and litigation. >> Litigation. Uh if and going in we won't conduct any further business. So the meeting will conclude. However, madam clerk, would you please read the public comment notice? >> Thank you. All persons addressing the
board of commissioners regarding community concerns should approach the micro microphone. Provide their name for the record. Unless further time is granted by the board, each person shall limit their address to three minutes. All remarks to the board and its individual members must be addressed to
the mayor. The mayor may defer citizens comments to the appropriate member of the board. >> Would anyone wish to approach the microphone in order to for public comment this evening? >> Seeing no one move to close public comment period.
>> Move with second. Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scorpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Madam Clerk, would you read the uh executive session notice?
>> Sure. Do we need a motion, please? >> Move. >> Second. >> Thank you. Whereas section 8 of the open public meeting act chapter 231 public law 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from meeting in certain
circumstances. And whereas the public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist. And whereas the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley in the county of Essex and state of New Jersey desires to proceed to closed executive session. And now therefore be a result that the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley
move into closed executive session to discuss contract negotiations and litigation. be a further resolved that the time when such discussion may be disclosed to the public shall be when and such disclosure may be made without adversely affecting the township of Nutle pending and/or anticipated legal
personnel contractual matters and other matters within the exceptions provided for by statute. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petrago. Hi,
>> Mayor Kelly. I >> need a motion to adjourn the >> move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Commissioner Petraco. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> Hi. >> And the time is now 8:06.