To the flag and to the reps one, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Madam clerk, the notice. >> Thank you, deputy mayor. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for
Tuesday, December 16, 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 Nutley Sun, the
Herald News, and the Star Ledger. A copy of this notice has been posted on the Nutley Town Hall Bulletin board, and a copy is on file in the municipal clerk's office. Deputy Mayor Evans, >> hi. >> Commissioner Tucci >> here. >> Commissioner Scarpelli >> here. >> Commissioner Petraco
>> here. and Mayor Kelly's absent excused this evening. >> Minutes. >> We have a board commissioner meeting minutes for November 5th, 2025 and November 17th, 2025. >> Move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans.
>> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarp. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> And that's it for minutes. >> Thank you. Uh reports, Commissioner Tui. Yes, I have a shade report for the month of November 2025. >> Mr. Scarfelli,
>> I have various monthly reports for Department of Public Works. >> Thank you. Bills, Madam Clerk, >> thank you. Bill list for December 16, 2025. Public affairs $236,100.93. Revenue and finance 3,198,588.17 Public safety $67,581.
Public works $53,27455. Parks and public property $878,1467. Water utility $32,35420. Payroll as of Friday, December 5th, 2025. Regular payroll total 1,89,86249. Overtime payroll total $54,345.11.
Total payroll 1,144,2760 for a grand total of $5,69,598.13. >> Move the bills. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Commissioner Tui. I with the exception of item number 25 there 00278 I abstain on that one
>> commissioner Scarpelli >> I >> commissioner Petraco >> I >> and that's it for bills deputy mayor >> thank you will be any comment on on the agenda tonight from the public public comment on the agenda items only
seeing no one move to commissioner announcements commissioner Scottell Just wish everybody a uh happy holiday season. Merry Christmas and a we don't have a meeting at the end of the year, a healthy and happy new year.
>> We have a meeting on the 31st. >> I'll wish everybody a healthy and happy new year on the 31st. >> Mr. >> I would like to ditto Dr. Joe as well. And I would like to wish everybody a happy new year and a healthy one also.
Just in case I'm not here December 31st. Thank you. >> Don't worry, we'll find you. >> I'm sure you will. >> Commissioner Tuin. >> Yes. I That's That's called a preemptive strike, Commissioner. >> I'd like to also wish everyone a merry
Christmas, happy holidays. I hope everyone stays safe, stay happy. On the 31st, I wish everyone a happy new year. And I just want to thank everyone in the parks department and all of our uh grandparents who came out last night and participated with uh in our program uh
Christmas cookie decorations with grandma and grandpa. It was a very cold night, so I thought our crowd would be lean, but it wasn't. It was a capacity crowd and it was just a great time and Santa Claus was wonderful. >> That's great. >> Thank you, Deputy Mayor. >> You're welcome. Uh I have a couple
things. One is Commissioner Tucci, thank you for your IT staff. Uh they work tireously. We we've had a power surge that knocked our server out, our phones. Uh we had a lot of disruption over the last 48 hours, but they worked really really hard to get replacement parts. Uh
and the reason why I'm thanking you is because of their effort and hard work. At 5:30 today, we were able to make payroll uh that's due on Friday. So everybody in the town, all of our employees, thank your team as well. Yes, they did an outstanding job.
>> So, uh they did they did uh I too want to offer my you know holiday wishes but um I just want to you know say so say a few words. We're living in a time where it's becoming increasingly more uh
heartbreaking for me uh and I think for many others where we're painfully reminded of the senseless loss of innocent lives. you know, the Bondi uh shootings, uh Brown University shootings, New York, and I how many
times over the course of this year have we talked about a shooting at a school, you know, shooting up innocent children. You know, it's around us. Uh the uh and we can't let that chaos, you know, crush our spirits about uh what this holiday
is about and this time for renewal can provide for us. Uh these acts of uh brutality are are are terrible. Uh they shake us to our core and they demand, you know, unwavering condemnation of violence. There's just too much violence
in our world for for senseless reasons. Um but we have to also look to hopefully you look to the coming new year and a a wish for the new year is to begin to look more in the belie and have more of a belief in the the goodness of people
in humanity. Uh to maybe steer away from some of the senseless acts that we've experienced you know throughout this year and in the past. So, you know, maybe we can look forward into the new year with ability to open up our hearts, stand together, and greater unity, with
more uh compassion and empathy that could heal this crazy world we live in today. I worry for my grandchildren. I worry for my children. I worry for worry for all of us. >> Uh and as as a governing body, we try our best. Uh but what shook me was the
fact of what happened in Bond as good as Nutley is and as we are it could happen here and there's no stopping this. Uh we have a great police department that works really hard to protect us but it's around us all the time. So it's getting to a point where you know I I felt I
just really wanted to say something. So my my wish is for you know happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, but let's look forward to a healthier and safer new year. Uh moving on to uh ordinances. I have an introduction tonight um uh with
Commissioner Tucci. Uh ordinance providing for information technology network computer equipment improvements in and by the township of Nutley in the county of Essex, New Jersey, appropriating $135,000 therefore from the capital improvement fund of the uh township. Uh, I move that
this ordinance be passed to a second reading and advertised in Netly Sun together with the notice required by law and that further consideration of said ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners be held at its second reading on January 6th uh, 20 uh 26. So
move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpel. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petrole. >> Hi. Commissioner Tui would like to read your resolutions.
>> Absolutely. Deputy mayor need one minute. Be it resolved by board of commissioners township of Nutley County of Essex State of New Jersey that in accordance with the provision of RS48A4-58 following transfers of appropriations in the 2025 budget B and the same are
hereby authorized and approved for the department of parks and public property from health insurance in the amount of 89,000 to shade tree salaries and wages in the amount of uh 4,000 buildings and grounds 50,000 recreation committee
other expenses is 20,000 and senior citizens transportation 5,000 for a like amount of 89,000. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tusi. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petco. >> Hi.
>> We're good. Okay. Whereas Township Nutly, pursuant to NJSA4A1-11 may by resolution and without advertising forbids purchase goods and services under an approved county cooperative purchasing program. And whereas the township of Nutley is a member of the Educational Services
Commission of New Jersey. And whereas the educational services commission of New Jersey has awarded a contract to Ben Schaefer Recreation, Lake Apacon, New Jersey for playground and recreational area surfacing materials installation and inspections contract number 24-25-03
and playground equipment site furnishings outdoor circuit training equipment and related projects products contract 24-25-01. And whereas Ben Schaefer Recreation PO Box 844, Lake Apacon, New Jersey, has provided a quote in the amount of
537,418.50. And whereas the cost of design, permitting, and construction of the improvements for Glattach Playground will be supported by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres, Jake's Law Playground funding program, and capital ordinance
C-04-55-356-400. And whereas the township of Nutley has allocated the following funds to support the project and the chief financial officer has provided a certificate of availability set certification being attached to this resolution. So we have under Jake's law
playground funding $43,000 and under capital ordinance C there 0455 356400 134,418.50. Now therefore be it resolved by board of commissioners township of Nutley County of state of New Jersey that a contract
for the Glattsback handicapped accessible playground be awarded to Ben Schaefer Recreation Lake of Pack on New Jersey. I move the resolution second. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi.
>> Whereas seal bid to receive for tree removal service on November 25th, 2025 in the township of Nutley. And whereas trees plus ink 40 bunker roadies tan New Jersey was a low bidder for items 1 to four and tree sizes ranging from 9 to 15
16 to 23 24 to 35 and 36 plus in the amounts listed in the resolution and whereas the contract is not to exceed $40,000 from account number 6-0151200 pending adoption of the 2026 municipal budget and have been certified by the chief financial officer said
certification being attached to these resolutions. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners, township of Nley, county of Essex, and state of New Jersey that a contract for tree removal be awarded to Trees Plus, Inc. I move the resolution. Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. >> Hi. >> Where are seal bids received for recreation uniforms, equipment, and supplies on November 25th, 2025 in the township of Nutley. And whereas the board of commissioners of township not in the county of Essex, New Jersey that a contract for recreation uniforms,
equipment, and supplies be awarded to BSN Sports, Jenintown, PA, as per the attached sheet not to exceed $30,000. And whereas funds are available from account number 6-01506200 in the amount of 10,000 and T-249901
through 915 in the amount of 20,000 and have been certified by that chief financial officer said uh said adoption I'm chief certified by the chief financial officer subject to the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. Now therefore, be it resolved that the
mayor and township clerk be and they are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with BSN Sport Jenintown, PA and sign said contract for the township of Nley County State of New Jersey. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Where are sealed bids received for recreation uniforms, equipment, and supplies on November 25th, 2025 in the township of Nutley. And whereas the board of commissioners of township of Nelley County of Essex, state of New Jersey that a contract for uniforms,
equipment, and supplies be awarded to DOT design, 242 Possum Hollow Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey, as per the attached sheet in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Whereas funds are available from accounts T-249901
through 915 and have been certified by the chief financial officer subject to the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. Now therefore be it resolved that the mayor and township clerk be and they are hereby authorized to enter into and sign said contract for the township of Nutle and county of six in the state of New Jersey. Now therefore be it
resolved that the mayor and township clerk be and they are hereby authorized to enter into and sign said contract for the township of Nutley. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. where a seal bid to receive for
recreation uniforms, equipment, and supplies on November 25th, 2025 in the township of Nutley. And whereas the board of commissioners, Township of Nutley, the county of Essex State of New Jersey, that a contract for recreation uniforms, equipment, and supplies be awarded to Veronica Sports, Hasbro Heights, New Jersey, as per the attached
sheet not to exceed $30,000. Whereas funds are available from account number 6-01506200 in the amount of 10,000 and T-299-901 through 915 in the amount of 20,000 and have been certified by the chief financial officer subject to the
adoption of the 2026 budget. Now therefore be it resolved that the mayor and township clerk be and they are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Veronica Sports Hazbrook Heights New Jersey and sign said contract for the township of Nutley in the county of Essex and state of New Jersey. I move the resolution.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petro. >> Hi. That's all I have. Deputy Mayor. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Uh, Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Uh so
resolution number 30 370-25 a resolution authorizing detachment panel to sign a NJ DP treatment works approval application for the connection of 158 unit residential dwelling with commercial retail areas located at 531
Franklin Avenue New Jersey into the township of Nley sanitary sewer system. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I >> Commissioner Petrogo >> I
>> whereas the mandatory source separation recycling act has established recycling from for which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners township of venley county of Essex state
New Jersey that the township of Nutelli hereby endorses the submission of the 2025 municipal recycling tonnage grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and designates Salvatore Ferrero recycling quarter attachment to ensure that the application is properly filed with the
resolution. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petrogo. >> Hi. This uh is resolution uh 372-25 emergency authorization resolution for
sewer main uh sewer mainline repair between Conovery Avenue and Florence Street and attachment nutly and move the resolution. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I. >> Commissioner Petraco. I
whereas bids for the 2026 acceptance of recycling vegetative waste to include leaf and grass clippings were received and open on October 29, 2025. And whereas environmental renewal 27 Andrews Drive, Woodland Park, New Jersey, was the low bidder for the following service. Acceptance and recycle of class
B clean wood/ uh/brush at $1549 per cubic yard. acceptance and recycle of class C leaves at $844 per cubic yard and acceptance and recycling of class C grass clippings at $17.98 per cubic
yard. Uh whereas funds are available from account number 601422 209 in the amount of $80,000 subject to adoption of the 2026 municipal budget and have been certified by the chief finance officer said certification be attached to this resolution. Now therefore be resolved by
the board of commissioner township of Nutley County of Essex State, New Jersey that a contract in the amount not to exceed $80,000 be awarded to environmental renewal and that the mayor and the township clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and execute said contract on behalf of the township
of Nutley. Move the resolution >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. or estate nully through Department of Public Works has a need to acquire the service of an engineering consultant as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to
the provisions of NJSA 1944A-20.4 4 or 20.5 as appropriate and whereas the engineering coordinator is determined and certified in writing that the value of the aggregate services provided by the vendor for the term of the contract will exceed $17,500
and whereas the anticipated term of this contract is for 12 months from January 1st 2026 through December 31st 2026 and whereas Penoni Associates 1085 Raymond Boulevard sweet 21102 North New Jersey has submitted a proposal dated November
24th 2025 indicating they will provide engineering services according to a fee schedule attached. Whereas Pen Associates has completed and submitted a business entity disclosure certification which certifies that said corporation has not made any reportable contributions to political or candidate
committee in the township in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Penoni Associates from making any reportable contributions to the term of the contract. Whereas the contract is not to exceed $165,000 for general general engineering services and funds are available for account
number 601404200 and have been certified the chief financial officer said certification to the uh subject to the adoption of 2026 municipal budget. Now therefore we resolve that the board of commissioner Thompson Nutly enter into a contract with Penoni Associates as described
herein and be it further resolved that the business disclosure entity certification and determination of value be placed on file with this resolution. Be it further resolved that this the notice of this action shall be printed once in the nutly son in accordance with the local public contracts law. I move the resolution.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. Whereas Township Nelly advertised for proposals for the marketing of recycling materials and whereas the request for proposals for marketing of recycling materials were accepted by the
township clerk on October 29th, 2025. Whereas the township reviewed and analyzed all submitted proposals whereas a proposal received by integrity recycling west solutions 111 Route 31 sweet 223 Flemington, New Jersey is the most favorable proposal with town
nutley. Whereas integrity resol uh recycling and waste solutions is recommended for a three-year contract with two one-year options for contract extensions effective January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2028. Whereas funds are available in account number
601423209 and the amount not to exceed $60,000 have been served by the by the chief financial officer subject to the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. Now therefore we resolve that the border commissioners of Tach Penelli County state New Jersey that a contract be
awarded to Integrity Recycling and Waste Solutions that the mayor and township clerk are hereby authorized to enter into and sign said contract for the township of Nutley board of commissioners. I move the resolution second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petrol. >> Hi. >> It's all I have. Deputy mayor. >> Thank you commissioner. Commissioner Petra. Um I'm sorry commissioners corpor you have one more budget transfer
>> I may be maybe lost in the shuffle but I have it in front of me now be resolved be resolved by the board commissioner township county of Essex New Jersey that accordance with provision of RA RS4A 40-58 the following transfers
appropriation in the 2025 budget B and hereby authorized and approved from road repair maintenance O and E to road repair and maintenance salary and wage $28,944.91 and be it further resolved that the notification of these budget charges
will be made by the chief financial officers to the director of division of local development services through the electronic submission process and move resolution. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petrole.
>> Hi. >> Now that's all I have. Deputy Mr. Petra. >> Yes. Whereas the Nelly Department of Employee SLE1, SEO 2 and SEO 3 officers, the SLE1 officer is a volunteer who is trained to assist Nly Police Department
including but not limited traffic, crowd control, and civic events. The SLE2 officers are and 3 officers have full police powers while on duty. Whereas Anully Police Department has appointed Joseph Leon and Michael Lamborgh as CEO two officers for one year beginning
January 1st 2026 through December 31st 20 26. And whereas the Nully Police Department has appointed Joseph Castellano as a SLE3 officer for one year beginning January 1st 2006 through December 31st 2026. Whereas the Nelly
Police Department has appointed Pragish Bryant and Randolph Aero as Leo one officers for one year beginning January 1st 2026 through December 31st 2026 and therefore be resolved by border commissioners township of Nully County of the state of New Jersey at Nully
Police Department is authorized to appoint Joseph Leo Michael Limbero as Leo 2 is Joseph Castelleno as a leo 3 officer pronos baja and al Faroh leo one officers for January 1st through December 31st, 2026. I move it.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. This is um resolution 384-25. Rated by title disable time to
resolution authorizing township of Nelly through the Nutley Police Department to participate in the defense of logistics agency law enforcement support officers 1033 program to enable the Nutley Police Department to request and acquire excess
department of the defense equipment. I move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. Commissioner Petraco >> I be res board of commissioners township county vest state in New Jersey that
resolution number 61 169-25 adopted on July 1st 2025 entitled insertion of item of revenue in the budget of the year 2025 municipal alliance grant is hereby rescended I move it >> second >> deputy mayor Evans >> I >> commissioner Tucci >> I
>> commissioner Scarpelli >> I >> commissioner Petraco >> I whereas NJ484- 87 provides that the director of division local government services may approve insertion of any item of revenue in the budget of any county municipality
when such item shall have been made available by law in the manner that therefore was not determined at the time of adoption of the budget. Whereas the director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for the equal amount. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioner township county
Vestus New Jersey hereby request the director of division of local government services to approve insertion of an item revenue in the budget of 2025 in the sum of 10,500 in which item is now available in the revenue from the municipal
alliance grant pursuant to provision statute be further resolved that the like sum of 10,500 and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption general appropriations appropriate ations from the capsis county vision community health services municipal
alliance grant and other expenses $10,500 be further resolved that the sum of $2,625 represent an amount required for the municipality share of the formentioned grant appears under the 2025 budget
under the budget appropriation please oe and is hereby appropriated to alliance grant and further be resolved that notification of the budget charges will be made by the chief financial officer to director of division local government services through the electronic
submission process. I move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I believe that's all I have. I see we have
a joint one. Mr. Deputy Mayor and Madam Clerk, did you tell me there was a >> No, I made a mistake. It was on the previous uh I'm happy to hear it. Thank you. So, that's all I have at this point. >> There we go. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you.
Mayor Kelly is not online tonight, so I will read my resolutions as well as Mayor Kelly. I'll begin with mine. Uh resolution uh uh 37825, resolution of the township uh commissioners of of the township of Nutley authorizing a change
order for professional services contract with Engleino uh Taylor uh LLC as council for the township concerning compliance procedural and legal issues. The change orders is needed in the amount of $65,000 to continue these services for the
remainder of uh 25. The funds are available in account 501 012205 in the amount of $51,926 in account C 045518241 in the amount of 13,174
and has been certified by the chief financial officer set certification uh being attached to this resolution. I move the resolution as it's written. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Excuse me. No, just
>> Oh, I'm sorry. I abstain. >> I'll second it. >> Thank you. Uh, >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tui. >> Now I abstain. >> Okay. Uh, Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi.
>> Thank you. Uh, uh, 37925. Whereas the building department received an application the application fees in the amount of $1,750 for 777 Nelley LLC to 789 Bloomfield Avenue for property located at 777 Bloomfield Avenue.
Whereas the application fee uh was collected and deposited in account 5 05018104001. Uh whereas it has been determined that these application fees are fully refundable. uh now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of attachment of Nelly County state of New
Jersey the treasur B and is hereby authorized to refund the application fee for land use applications in the amount of $1,750 from account uh 5018104001 to Nutley LLC uh and 789 Bloomfield
Avenue C95 LLC >> Deputy Mayor Evans Commissioner Tucci I abstain. >> Commissioner Scorpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. >> Hi. >> All right. You're clear now. >> Good. >> Be resolved by the board and commissioners attachment with another
county of Essex, New Jersey in accordance with the provision of RS 484-58. The following transfers of appropriations in the 25 uh budget being the same are hereby authorized and approved from unemployment oe uh $97,681
to grant writers owe $700 economic redevelopment project $86,981 and treasures wage $10,000 for a total amount of 97 uh,681. Now therefore be resolved that this
notification of these budget changes will be made uh by the uh will be made by the chief financial officer to the director of the division of local governmental services through electronics commission process to move >> second. >> Deputy mayor Evans >> I >> commissioner Tucci
>> I >> Commissioner Scarpelli >> hi. >> Commissioner Petco >> I the following resolutions are for Mayor Kelly be resolved by vote of commissioner of the township county of state of New Jersey that John B. Kelly and Salvo Ferrar will be appointed as representatives of the community
development block grant committee for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026 assembly. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarfelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petronco. I >> resignation has a need to acquire the
services of an independent planning expert to assist the zoning board of adjustment as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of NJSA19 col 44A205 whereas the zoning board of adjustment wishes to retain an independent planning
expert to assist the board in reviewing evidence submitted with respect to applications submitted whereas section 85.13 and 85 uh14 of chapter 85 of the code of touchable nully empowers the board to appoint such staff as the board
may deem necessary. Whereas Paul uh Ricky AICP uh PP of Ricky Planning uh 177 Mammoth Avenue, Atlantic Highlands is willing to enable to provide such uh an expert
review of plan plans, applications, and other document matters before the board to be paid at a rate of $150 an hour. Whereas the antip anticipated term of the contract is from January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 20 26 where funds
are available from applicant uh dep es escro deposit accounts uh for developers. Now therefore be it resolved that the board of commissioners of the township of LA County of Essex authorize a contract with Richie planning to assist the zoning board of adjustment with respect to the application submitted be further resolved that the
business entity disclosure certification termination of value uh be placed on file with this resolution be further resolved that a noticeable section shall be printed and then sign in accordance with public contract laws. So move >> second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. I >> Commissioner Petraco >> I >> residential has a need to award a contract for wireless consulting services pertaining to uh the agreements with communication carriers uh for the
impending deployment of the town in the township of 5G generation of mobile networks as well as the upgrade and maintenance of existing communication networks and uh facilities. uh whereas the township of Nutley has a need to award a contract for consulting services
pertaining to the railroad lines conversing the township and the licences for space by the township for utility pipelines regarding uh the same uh whereas the township had solicit the township of Nly solicited a proceed to the local public contract law and
received a quote for the provision of wireless consulting services pertaining to the impending uh deployment of the township's 5G generation mobile networks and issues affecting existing telecom communication networks and railroad
lines and township pipelines. Uh whereas uh the mayor and and the board of commissioners desires to award a contract to Hoplight for consulting services pertaining to the impending deployment of the township's 5G generation mobile networks as well as
consultation regard to the existing communication networks and railroad lines traversing uh traversing the uh township. whereas the contract will not exceed $7,000 for the period January 1, 2026 through
December 31st, 2026 and funds uh uh are will be available in account 601011299 uh which will be certified by the chief financial officer set certification being subject to the adoption of the
2026 budget. Uh now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nelly County investigated a contract for 5G telecommunications consultation as follows. The mayor and township clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute seal and deliver a 2025 contract
for professional services to Hoplight Communications pursuant to a nonfair and non-open process in accordance with NJSA19 448 20.5 for the term of Jan one year beginning January 1, 2026 through
December 31st, 2026 at the stated hourly rate not to exceed $7,000 copy of this resolution as well as a contract and Business entity disclosure certification and business entity disclosure of campaign contributions shall be placed on file with the clerk. A copy of the
resolution shall be published as required by law within 10 days of passage. So move second. >> Second. >> Deputy mayor. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patraco. >> I res the township of Nelly has a need
for the services of outside litigation council to represent the township in the following matter. Mik Sequib uh versus the township of Nelley zoning board docket uh ESXL 0002816-23 through a non-fair and nonopen contract
as a professional service pursuant to provisions of NJSA 44 uh uh 19 excuse me 19 uh col 44A 20.5 and NJSA 201.1 at ask as amended whereas the law firm
of Gashion Pomacco PC1 Bolan Bolan Drive Suite 102 West Orange has a and previously provided these services whereas Gashion and Pamco PC has submitted a 26 fee schedule to provide services at an hourly rate of $215 for
legal services by attorneys and hourly rate of $100 for services for a parallegal or law clerk. Whereas a contract will not exceed se $7,500 for the uh January period January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026 and funds
will be available in account 601226205 which will be certified by the chief financial officer set certification being attached uh to subject to the adoption of the 26 uh municipal uh budget. Whereas the firm law firm of
Pamako Gishon Pamakco has completed submitted the business entity disclosure certifications which certifies that they have not made reportable disqualifying contributions to a political or candidate committee in the township in the previous one year. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the town of Melli County of state of
New Jersey that we award a contract for special counsel as follows. The Mason Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute, seal, and deliver a 2026 contract for professional legal services with Gashion and Pomco PC pursuant to a non-fair and open process
in accordance with NJSA1944A 20.5 for the term beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026 for the stated hourly rate not to exceed $7,500 in competence resolution as well as the contract, the business entity disclosure
and business entity uh disclosure can make contributions shall be placed on file with the card. A copy of the resolution shall be published as required by law within 10 days of passage. So move. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Patco. >> Hi. Uh resolution 35920 uh25 is a resolution of the board of commissioner of the township of Nelly authorizing the engagement of far planning to provide plan and technical review services in connection with the
Franklin Avenue uh redevelop and area. The amount is not to exceed $15,000. I move the resolution as written. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tuti. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. >> Hi. Whereas the township has a need to
retain the professional services of far planning to provide architectural planning and architectural consulting services related to the ongoing redevelopment of the Hoffner Roach Enri campus. Um the U proposal is for $75,000. I move the resolution as
written. So move >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patraco. >> Hi. Residential Nelly has a continuing need for the services of a special development council through a non-fair and open contract as a professional
service pursuant to the provisions of NJSA19 col 44A 20.5 and NJSA 20A11-1 at ask as amended whereas John Pingino the firm of Engleino and Taylor uh
precipy precipany New Jersey has a ay and continuously provided these services since October 1 2013 whereas as John Englesino estimated a 20 uh uh 26 uh fee schedule to provide such services at an
hourly rate of $250 for legal services by attorneys and an hourly rate and an hourly rate of $100 for services of parallegal and law clerks. The contract will not exceed $95,000 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31st,
2026 and funds will be available on account 6012262205 which will be certified by the chief financial officer said certification being subject to the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. Uh now therefore be resolved by the board of
commissioners uh the township of Meli County of Essex that the contract for uh special uh development council uh hereby authorizes the mayor and the township clerk to to uh uh execute seal and
deliver a set contract for the amounts listed in here herein the copy of this resolution as well as a contract uh as and the business disclosure entity certification the business entity disclosure Closure of campaign contributions shall be placed on file with the clerk. A copy of the resolution
shall be published as required by law within 10 days. So move. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Don't worry guys, only another 20 to go.
>> Uh resident Nelly has has agreed to partner with the Nelly Family Service Bureau to provide services for residents of the town of Nelly. Now therefore be resolved that the board of commissioners attention from Nelly County state of New Jersey agree to contract with uh the Nelly Family Service Bureau as follows
to provide the services. Facilitate Nutly resident with food services. Provide edible uh education events. Uh pro provide group mental health counseling for Nutly residents. Provide residents with addiction related support. Provide the township with a
thrift shop for families in need. Uh mental well-being workshops. individual psychotherapy counseling therapists available with the Nutley High School and the T and Township and crisis uh backpack initiative. Be it further resolved that pursuant to the agreement
between the township and Nutley famous service or the above reference services contract authorizes the payment of $50,000 effective January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2026. payment of 25,000 shall be made in June with the
second 25,000 being made in December. Be it further resolved, funds will be available from account 6011209 for $50,000 and will be certified by the chief's financial officer set certification being subject to the 26th adoption of the 26th budget.
>> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. be resolved by the board of commission of the township of Mel County of Essex. State of New Jersey township shall apply for community development
block grant monies for the year 2026. Whereas public hearings regarding the community development block grant program were held on November 3rd and December 17th, 2025 at which time applications for grants were accepted. out there for be resolved that the
township submits the following applications for funding. Reconstructions and reconstruction and reservicing of Booth Drive uh from Franklin Avenue to Vincent Place, $225,000 to reconstruction and reservicing of Vincent Place uh from William Street to
Chestnut Street, $300,000 to move. >> Second, Deputy Mayor Evans. Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. I >> uh resolution uh 3 uh 77 to 25 resolution of the township commissioners
with township of Nelly authorizing a change order and the professional services contract for Anglicino Taylor as council for the township concerning special development. Uh whereas change order is needed in the amount of $125,476.95 to continue these special legal services
for the remainder of the year. Funds are available from account 501226205 in the amount of $123,810 and from45 cents and from account T15 912950
in the amount of $666.50 and have been certified by the chief financial officer said certification being attached to this resolution now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the town of county of state of New Jersey. to change order one is hereby authorized and approved in the
amount of $125 400 $125,000436.95 be further resolved that a copy of this resolution shall be placed on file with the clerk of the township in a notice in accordance with the local public contracts law of New Jersey in the form attached to two shall be published and
beyond the move >> second >> deputy mayor Evans >> I >> commissioner Tuji >> I >> commissioner Scarpelli >> I >> commissioner Petraco I >> resolved by the board of commissioner detention from Lily County of Essex, New Jersey in accordance with the provisions of RS48 colon 4-58. The following
transfers of appropriations in the 25 BAS B and the same are hereby authorized and approved from uh Nutly Family Service Bureau OE 25,000 Department of Health salary and wage 4,000 Department of Health salary and wage 2,000 u to
department of health and 25,000 township attorney 4,000 planning board attorney 2,000 for a total of $31,000 being further resolved that notification of these budget charges will be uh made by the chief financial officer to the direction of division of local
governmental services through electronic submission process. >> Second. >> Deputy mayor Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarfelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petro. >> Hi. >> Whereas raffle license applications have been received from the following organizations. The junior vapor boosted
club license 652 on premise 50/50 radical uh and then license number 66 uh excuse me 6525 is the first 6625 is the second on premise merch merchandise rather February 2126 I
move the resolution deputy mayor Evans I commissioner hi commissioner Scarpell hi >> commissioner Petraco Okay, we will have a need to go into an executive uh this evening. But before we do that, would anyone wish to comment on
the uh comments from the public >> before we go into the executive? >> All persons addressing the board of commissioners regarding community concern should approach the microphone and provide their name for the record. Unless further time is granted by the board. Each person should 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. >> Thank you, uh, Rob Garber. And first, I want to wish all of you a happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, happy new
year, and I also want to thank you for sponsoring the Santa Claus visit on Saturday. Um, my grandson and the kids in the neighborhood were really delighted. So, thank you very much for doing that. Um, I'm here to talk again about the proposed data center. I've got
a few more questions for you and a couple of comments. Um, I did a little bit of research. I'm sorry. >> Very quickly, we don't have a proposal before us. I know recall from last meeting. >> Yes, I do. >> Happy to take your questions, but understand there isn't a proposal.
>> Exactly. And my questions aren't related to a proposal. It's related to the steps leading to. >> So, thank you very much for that. Um, first, um, I just want to point out I did a little bit of research and, um, one thing that's I noted is that, um,
it's noted in the, uh, New Jersey spotlight, which is sponsored by, uh, New Jersey PBS, that the, um, utility rates went up about 20% this summer, and they mostly could be attributed to the use of energy by data centers in New
Jersey. So there is some um evidence that they are responsible for rates going up. I will say too right now I'm just focusing on energy but I know water and sound are a big issue as well as is as is environment as are environmental concerns. Um the second thing is um at
this point the largest um center in New Jersey is 30 megawws and as you know we're proposing 65. There's a four to 500 coming into Kennaworth and there's another large one coming online. So there's a lot of large online centers
coming. Now specifically about Nutley, um I just want to find out at this point um what's the next step for the developer in presenting to Nutley um his proposal for the center.
It's exactly that he has to provide us with uh a a a plan of what a data center would look like uh along with the accompanying power substation that goes with it as that goes with data centers. Uh so that his next step would be would
be to present that uh to the board but we're a little bit before that. he is uh we have a redevelopment plan at this point uh which indicates that a data center would be allowable on that site. Uh that plan does not allow any housing
on that site uh uh of any kind. Uh does not allow uh for warehousing. It allows for very specific uses uh given the nature of where we are as as a community. Uh we do not have what they call a redevelopers agreement yet. So uh
we have to work through that process before he can present us a plan. >> So if I understand you have to work out the redevelopers plan before the um >> redeveloper agreement >> agreement before he can present >> and that'll happen but before we could decide on that he has to be appointed
the redeveloper before we would actually move on accepting a plan. >> Got it. And then um what is your process for then accepting a plan that he proposes? I would assume that um there's certain that he couldn't just come in and say I'm going to do any type of um
data center. There are um different options available in terms of environmental responsibility, in terms of energy use, how you cool. Um does Nutley have a role in um guiding the type of center that will be allowed? we
have we have the ability to influence that by what our expectations are. Uh as long as uh it meets those expectations, then we would be able to support it. Otherwise, we wouldn't. >> And um will there be public hearings? I know that your commissioner's meetings
are open, but will there be meetings open to the public to to discuss and find out >> once and again we're talking about something that hasn't happened yet? >> Exactly. Yeah, I know it's down the road, >> but but it it's before the board. Uh the
board has to um we have to uh accept what that plan would be and then it has to go before the planning board for prelim and final site plan approval which is a testimony process and that's where public comment would be. >> So public comment happens at the
planning board level >> regarding site planning. is one kind of sub question. Is it a fatal comple that the data center will be given permission to be on the site or is that something that can be uh blocked in any way by the
town of Nutley or by public uh opinion? >> It's not it's not uh final because we haven't voted on that and we'd have to come up with an acceptable plan. Uh but and that so I wouldn't comment on that yet because that would preempt uh the
board's opinion on something that we haven't seen yet. >> Okay. Thank thank you very much. I appreciate the time. >> Okay. >> Anyone else? >> Motion to close the public hearing. >> Second. Hi,
>> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi, >> Madam Clerk. We need to go into the executive uh Jonathan for >> Yes. Deputy Mayor, we do have a need to
go on session to discuss contract negotiation. >> Need a motion. Please >> move it. 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 close executive session. And now I therefore be a resolved by the board of
commissioners of the township of Nutley move into close executive session to discuss contract negotiations and litigation. Be it further resolved that at the time when such dis discussions may be disclosed to the public shall be when and such disclosures may be made without adversely affecting the township
of Nutley 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 Scarpel. >> Hi.
>> Deputy Mayor I'm sorry. Uh Commissioner Patraco. >> Hi. Motion to close. We won't have any further business uh this evening. So motion to move it. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Evans. Hi.
>> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. Hi. >> The time is now 8:02.