To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic which stands, one nation above with liberty and justice for all. >> Sunshine notice. Madam clerk, >> thank you, mayor.
>> Sorry. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The time is now 7:10. Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter 231, Public Law 1975, notice of this meeting was published in
the November 20th, 2025 issues of the Nutly 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. Commissioner Evans >> here. >> Commissioner Tucci >> here. >> Commissioner Scarp >> here.
>> Commissioner Petraco. Mayor Kelly >> present. >> All present. Mayor, >> thank you. Minutes, please. >> Yes, we have a board of commissioner meeting minutes for March 3rd, 2026, March 5th, 2026 and March, excuse me, March 10, 2026. Budget workshop.
>> Move it. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. We also have uh executive session
minutes for March 3rd, 2026 and March 5th, 2026. >> Move it. Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I.
Um, communications, please, Madam Clerk. >> Yes. Uh, we have uh five this evening. uh social affair permit for the Friends of the Nutle Public Library for author T
for May 13, 2026 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at 93 Booth Drive. We have a catering permit for InTime Food Service LLC faculty awards ceremony on April 22nd, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 3:40
Kingsling Street. We have an event application for Realy Executives Elite Homes. It's a car show. uh to be held on April 25th, 2026 from 12 pm to 3 pm at 653 Franklin Avenue. We have another event application for the Rotary Club of
Nutley. Their annual car show to be held September 3rd, 2026 with a rain date of September 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. along Franklin Avenue. Uh and the last event application is for the Nutley Chamber of Commerce. is the 25th
annual Nutlely 5K run and walk on May 3rd, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. >> I have a I have a question, mayor, before we move on those. The um the car show at 653. Is that in their parking
lot or is it on the street? Do we know 653 Franklin? >> Um they said it was in their parking lot. >> Okay, it's fine. >> I need a motion. Please >> move it. Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi,
>> Commissioner Petraco. Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> And that's it for communications. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. We have no proclamations. Uh I see we have a number of reports. Uh we'll start with Commissioner Evans. >> Yes, I have a code enforcement report for the uh for January and February of
2026. >> Thank you, Commissioner Tucci. >> Yes, I have a shri report for the month of February. and uh Commissioner Scarpelli, >> I have various reports for 2526. Mayor, >> thank you. And uh Commissioner Praco.
>> Yes, sir. >> Uh thank you. And I I don't have a report this month. Uh bills, Madam Clerk, please. >> Okay. Uh thank you. We have a bill list for April 7, 2026.
Public affairs 122 5828 revenue and finance $4,38,99862 public safety $150,94563 public works $200,765.35 parks and public property $1,481,83845. Water and sewer utility $175,248.90.
Payroll as of March 27, 2026. Regular payroll total 983,292.84. Overtime payroll total $56,323.90. Fire stipen payroll total $97,76.92. Total payroll 1,136,69366 for a grand total of $7,576,9989.
>> Move the bill. Second. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi, >> Mayor. >> Thank you. >> I'm sorry, Mayor. I think uh
uh the event application for the Rotary it is September 13th. >> Is that what I said? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Did I make a mistake? >> No. So, it's just a Jewish holiday that >> Okay. >> Just >> Okay. So,
>> just All right. Yeah, we could uh revisit that at some point, but I just wanted to make everybody aware it's Jewish holiday rashana. >> Okay. So I will um speak to the police department as well. >> That's a that's a good point. Thank you. Commissioner >> one
>> coinc um >> thank you. >> Thank you commissioner. Uh we did bills. Uh we're moving on to public comment on agenda items only. This is public comment on agenda items only. Those who wish to be heard on agenda items only, please approach the microphone and say
your name for the record, please. Seeing none, uh, board of commissioner announcements. Commissioner Evans, >> nothing for me this evening. >> Uh, sorry, Commissioner Tucci. And I just thought you were just jump. Um, I I'd just like to, uh, thank everyone,
all the commissioners, and of course my my parks department and board of ed, uh, both the electeds, uh, and the administration. Uh yesterday we had a ribbon cutting for the uh girls softball field at Clotsback Park and the renovated uh clubhouse or storage house,
locker room, uh concession stand that's still under uh still under construction. Um it was a it was a great day. It was a great dedication and it's uh it's it's something that was sorely needed. It's all turf now. There's LED lights. our high school girls softball team uh
experienced the their first opening day on the new field. We thought that was a good way to uh to christen the field and I just want to thank everyone that was involved. >> Thank you, Mayor. >> Thank you. And I'm sorry I couldn't attend. I was still away from Easter. Uh but I'm looking forward to seeing the
the new field. >> Great. >> Uh Commissioner Scarpelli, >> nothing. Mayor, >> Commissioner Petraco, >> uh both uh public affairs and uh public uh finance the public finance department
>> revenue and finance department. Uh we're putting on our annual rabies clinic where where we can register uh you can register the dogs and get them or cats or your whatever other animals you want to get vaccinated for free and then register them for a fee.
Uh, I think it's $15. >> It depends. >> It depends. >> It depends. If you're a senior, you get a discount. >> Uh, you there discounts for seniors. Uh, and that date escapes me off the top of my head. Meredith, what's the 13th >> Monday?
>> Next, this upcoming Monday starting at 4 >> 4 to 7:30 >> 4 to 7:30. Uh, so we'll be there. Looking forward to see everyone's furry friends or hairless friends if they have one of those. Uh, but it's a great
event. Uh, so the more the marrier. Uh, >> you're referring to the animals, right? >> The less people the better. >> Um, yeah. So, moving on to ordinance introductions. I think uh we have a need
for a brief executive to discuss some of these ordinances. Uh, mayor, we do have a need for close session, although my understanding is that we would be doing that uh at the end unless there's we do it first. >> I'd like to do it first.
>> Okay. Certainly. >> Or um I'm sorry. >> Oh, we need a motion. >> Is that room open? Um, >> is that room open? Hold on one second. I'm sorry. Is that room open? >> We have to go to a place where we can >> Okay. We're going to go downstairs though. >> Okay. >> Okay. I we will >> we need a motion. >> Assuming the motion passes, we will
vacate the room and go elsewhere. Uh I we need a motion. >> Move it. >> Second. >> Thank you. Whereas section 8 of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter 231, public law 1975, permits the public body to exclude the public from meeting it under
certain circumstances. And whereas the board of commissioners of the township of Nley County of Essex State, New Jersey has determined that such circumstances exist. Now therefore be it resolved that the board of commissioners shall enter into close executive session to discuss
>> just so that I'm clear what what the need is that are we talking about going under contract negotiations of these ordinances um I guess contract negotiation and potential litigation or litigation.
So contract negotiations and potential litigation be it further resolved that these discussions shall be disclosed only when such disclosure will not adversely affect pending or anticipated legal personnel or contractual matters or any matter exempt by law. This resolution shall take effect
immediately. Commissioner Evans >> I. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. >> The time is 7:21. >> Okay. I don't think we have to clear. Uh, I think we can
Hold on. You're you're a range of stuff if if this player collapses. You have to think about, you know, We're we're back on the record. It's 9:04 p.m. Uh
we will be tableabling uh ordinance number 3610. Um, ordinance number 36066, 3607
and 3608. Did I get those right? >> And also a resolution. >> Not not eight. >> Eight's in. >> Those three. >> Just those three. >> Resolution. >> Yeah. >> Okay. That right. Which resolution number is that? >> The first one. The second one. Hold on
one second. Let me see. Uh it says 74. >> Second. Sorry. >> 80. >> Hold on one second. >> Is it 8326? Commissioners. >> Yes.
>> Th those items will be tabled. And so I will turn this over to Commissioner Evans for ordinance number 3611. Tonight we were at the statutory deadline for uh
introducing our budget uh for the municipality for 2026. Uh we also address the uh library appropriation. At the same time, uh the budget for this evening,
uh calls for a uh $32,22.17 increase uh in the municipal tax with plus $18 for the uh library uh for a
total of u $340. $17. Uh the municipal tax increase uh represents a 7.4% increase uh uh for the current year uh and is uh substantially
higher than the municipal increase in the prior nine years. uh uh it reflects uh uh certain costs that uh that uh are beyond the municipalities control. Uh we
faced uh many cost challenges this year and made adjustments to our budget. Uh I think we'll continue to do that before we adopt. uh but recognize that uh we are facing a difficult budget year uh for um for many reasons which we will
discuss uh at the time of the public hearing. The budget itself document itself will be posted in detail on our website uh tomorrow morning and a hard copy uh for inspection will be available
and town hall uh tomorrow morning. Uh so with that uh uh on introduction uh I move that the municipal budget of the township of Nelley County of Essics for the fiscal year 2026 be resolved that the following statements of revenue
and appropriations shall constitute the municipal budget for the year 2026. Be it further resolved that said budget be published in the official website of the township of Nutley wwwjn nutleyj.orgpublic orgs/public
notices on April 8th, 2026. U Commission, >> I'm sorry to interrupt you. Do you have to read the colo ordinance first? >> I'm sorry. Didn't. Yes, I did. I'm sorry. But I'll table that last sentence
and I'll read the cola ordinance. Thank you very much. Um, every year we uh have a a COLA ordinance which allows us to increase our uh appropriation
uh cap from 2 and a half% to 3 and a half%. We have done that consistently uh every year and it manages our ability to get through uh the budget year over year uh and it keeps uh sorry focused on
uh managing our cost to stay within what the state mandates. So uh the resolution uh the ordinance introduction for tonight um Elani where is it? >> 3611
There is. Oh, there is. Yeah, I got it. I need I got it. Thank you. So, with that, this this coal ordinance is necessary because it's part and parcel of our budget adoption uh and so on. So, we read it every year. Uh I move
that ordinance number 3611 uh for the calendar year 2026 the ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a cap bank pursuant to NJSA484-45.14. Uh I move that this ordinance uh be uh
passed at a second reading and advertised in nutly sun together with a notice required by law and that further consideration of set ordinance for the initial passage of the board of commissioners be held at its second reading on May 5th, 2026. So move >> second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. Mayor Kelly. Hi. >> Okay. Having done that, uh I move that the governing body of the township of Nelly uh that we uh move uh for the
introduction of the municipal budget for 2026 and that this this budget as well uh be advertised uh on our website uh as required by by law. that it is available uh for inspection at the township hall
for purposes and be um uh be given further consideration at our uh future meeting uh which will be in the May time frame but that can be delayed but we will uh move it for adoption at a future date. >> So move second.
>> Commissioner Evans I >> Commissioner Tuchi >> I and introduction only. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. And I do want to add and emphasize something said at our our budget workshop that this is not something
unique to Nelly. This is something that's statewide. in particular, had it not been for some of these exorbitant costs increase in terms of one one item in particular uh that comes to mind is the uh the health increase, our budgets would have been relatively uh within the
same cost increase parameters as years previous. Uh and so this is not something that's unique to Nutley. It's something that we've dealt with and we're work we're still working on getting this down to as low as possible to keep it in line with that that cost
increase that everyone's been more accustomed to and and with that I vote I >> um think I'm next. I got ordinance number 3612. This is an ordinance of the board of commissioners of the township in the
county of Essex governing body and regulating the sale of tobacco, hemp and related products to minors. Uh this is uh read by me on behalf of the entire board of commissioners. Uh this is just amending our tobacco hemp related products ordinance to bring it more in
line with uh or actually bring it in line with with changes that went on with the state uh state laws. And Mr. Bruno can correct me if I'm I'm misspeaking here. And and with that said, I move that this ordinance be passed to a second reading advertisement that signed
together with the notice required by law and that further consideration of set ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners be held on its second reading on >> May 5th. >> May 5th. Thank you. >> All right. Now we'll go on to ordinances on Oh, sorry. Move it.
>> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I had asked Mr. Bruno to also look at THC uh containing drinks to see where they fall under ABC laws. Um, and what our
responsibility as the local ABC is to that. Um, so I know that I know the state took some action on it, but not really sure what all the ramifications are. So I think it's something else we have to look at down
the road, >> you know, >> Willie Nelson's remedy or so. >> I vote I >> Commissioner Petco, >> I I just like to add a couple com comments to this, too. Um, you know,
what's going on in these these shops is um troublesome to myself and the police department. I I mean I'm really calling out on the state to like lend a helping hand. Um even the prosecutor's office, you know, I get complaints about certain
spots in Nutley, never mind statewide. It seems like there's a set of rules that some people follow and there's a set of rules that nobody follows in other municipalities. So, I think it really should be a fair playing ground for all the businesses. You know, not
that I agree with what's going on there. Then um even some of these pills that they're selling in there what you know they're like you know I'm told it's like speed like you know it's very addicting. So I mean I really think that the state
needs to help us you know the prosecutor's office has to give us um some help you know when we call there. I mean, a lot of times I just hear that, yeah, marijuana is legal now and, you know, we're we're not enforcing that.
But these are um gateway drugs and you know what, I would challenge anybody, you know, in government, walk through a detox center, you know, of somebody trying to detox off drugs because, you know, the the way these laws are and
really not a close eye on what they're selling. I could tell you I've seen people detox. It's not a pleasant um pleasant experience to say the least. So I vote I and I hope that you know we could get more clarity on what is going on there.
>> Mayor Kelly. >> Thank you, gentlemen. I I vote I as well. Now we are moving on to ordinances on second reading and I'll turn it over to Commissioner Evans for ordinance number 368.
This is u this is an ordinance uh that revises chapter 700 of our our zoning code which uh provided revised definitions uh for uh uh different different uses uh truck terminal or
crossing dock facility. cross stock facing facility, commercial warehouse, warehousing and fulfillment centers, uh office contractor offices and as well as made uh modifications as to which uses were allowable in which of our business
zones. Uh it did uh uh in its change uh it eliminated commercial warehousing in all of our zones as a principal use. Mayor. >> Uh, so tonight we have
>> Mayor public hearing. Thank you. >> Yeah. Tonight, tonight we have ordinance number 3608 uh for public hearing. Uh, it was introduced by Commissioner Evans on was >> March 5th. >> March 5th.
and it's entitled uh an ordinance to amend and revise chapter 700 zoning of the Dutley Township Code. And uh with that said, we'll move this to a public hearing. Anyone wishing to be heard on ordinance number 3608,
uh approach the microphone and state your name for the record, please. Uh seeing none, I move to close the public hearing. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. I >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly, >> I >> move the ordinance. Second.
>> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. >> Uh staying with Commissioner Evans. >> Uh the last uh ordinance for public hearing. Uh this was an ordinance
introduced on March 3rd uh uh for emergency repairs to the uh roof of the DPW garage and a portion of the uh town hall uh uh given uh storm related damage and uh uh dangerous flooding that was
occurring uh in both of these buildings. >> Yes. Tonight we have a uh public hearing for ordinance number 3609 ordinance providing for emergency replacement of the department of public works garage roof impacted work and storage areas and related repairs services and a portion of the roof at
town hall in by the township of Nelly in the county of Essex New Jersey appropriating 395,000 from capital improvement fund therefore this was read by commissioner Evans on in on March 3rd and with that said I will open the
public hearing Uh for anyone who wishes to be heard on ordinance number 3609 uh please approach the microphone and state your name for the record. Seeing none, I move to close the public hearing. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Chuch. >> I.
>> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> I and thank you all. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I move >> be it. >> Oh, sorry. >> Move it. Yes. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tuchi. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. Commissioner Petraco.
>> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> That concludes the number of ordinances we had on for this evening. As I said, the a couple items earlier that I mentioned will be tabled to the next meeting. Uh we're moving on to resolutions. Uh Commissioner Evans.
>> Thank you, Mayor. Uh whereas Mr. Frank Torano submitted a payment for an additional author alteration permit for the property located at 25 Columbia Avenue in Nutley. whereas a permit fee in the amount of $3,339 was collected and deposited in account
0601654141. Whereas Mr. Torano did not move forward with the uh additional duration permit for personal reasons. the permit fee of 3,339 included a non-refundable 20%
plan review fee of 66 uh dollar and uh 60 which will be retained by the township in a non-refundable uh non-refundable fee of $21 resulting
in a refund of $3,714. Um, I think there's an error in there because 20% of 3,00 339 is not $66. Just my quick guess. So,
why don't we table this and correct it and we'll bring it back. >> Yes, we will table it. Thank you. getting a lot of use out of that table tonight. >> Yes. My next resolution is uh related to a disabled award veteran. Uh state of New
Jersey statute 54 colon 4-3.30 30 provides that war veterans who were honorably discharged from active service in a time of war in any branch of the armed services for the United States who have been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration to
be to 100% totally and permanently disabled connected from their wartime service a full tax exemption of their dwelling uh and the lot on which it's situated. Uh whereas the following taxpayers filed an application for
allowance uh of the full exemption with proper supporting documentation thus making the taxpayer eligible. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of township of Nutley, county of Essex, state of New Jersey, that Walter Ombberto Guzman be granted a full uh exemption from payment of
property taxes from March 23rd, 2026, and all subsequent years thereafter on the property identified as block 3304, lot 23, also known as 30 Maple Place. be further resolved that the treasur is hereby authorized to refund $219.40
uh for 2026 property taxes. So move >> second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I and thank you for your service. Whereas NJSA48514-14 mandates that the governing body of a
municipal corporation shall by resolution passed by a majority vote of the full membership thereof adopt a cash management plan whereas all deposits and investments of its of its funds shall be made pursuant to Senate plan. Now therefore be resolved by the board of
commissioners by of the township of Nelly County of state of New Jersey that the cash management plan in next year two is adopted uh as the official cash management plan of attachy for the year 2026 and all deposits and investments of its funds being made pursuant to there
too. Uh I just want to make it clear that uh by statute uh we are only uh able to invest in secure interestbearing accounts. Uh we don't do any other types of trades or stock trading or any kind with uh municipal assets. It's simply uh
cash management based upon secure interestbearing accounts. So move >> second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpel. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Thank you, Mayor.
>> Yes. We tabled the rest of the >> Yeah, that's all I had. >> Okay. >> Yeah, >> just wanted to I just wanted to make sure. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. We tabled uh 8326. >> Sure. >> But I read the others. >> Okay. Perfect. Good. >> All right. Uh Commissioner Tucci. >> Yes. Thank you, Mayor. Whereas Township
of Nutley entered into a contract on June 17, 2025, resolution 15925 with Keystone Sports Construction, 1100 Shell Lane, uh, Phoenixville, PA, for improvements to Glattsback softball field, Glattsback girls softball field.
And whereas the director of parks and public property has recommended the following change order from said contract change order number one, improvement to Glattsback softball field in the amount of 30,18368. Whereas funds are available from account C-S045518643 in the amount of 30,18368
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 in the township county of state New Jersey that change order number one in the amount of 30,18368 begin is hereby approved. I move the resolution
>> second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tui. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. Hi >> Commissioner Petraco. Hi >> Mayor Kelly. I >> whereas in 1949, the legislature set aside the last Friday of April as Arbor Day to promote the planting of trees and to encourage the protection of our
forest from fires and pests that destroy the beauty and usefulness of our woodlands. And whereas half of New Jerseys total land area is forested or tree covered. And whereas trees play an important role in the ecosystem in which we live. And trees reduce erosion of our precious top soil caused by wind water,
clean the air we breathe and the water we drink, produce oxygen, provide habitat for birds and wildlife, and reduce heating and cooling cost by moderating temperature. And whereas trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper for fine literature, wood for homes, fuel for fires, and countless other wood products. Whereas trees
provide increased property value, enhanced economic viability and pleasing aesthetic qualities along streets and properties and municipalities. And whereas tree plantings in yards and farms and schoolyards and parks and along streets and highways creates an enduring heritage for generations that follow. And whereas the township of
Nutley has completed its 37th year as a member of Tree City USA. And whereas I, Commissioner Maro Tucci, director of parks and public property of township of Nutley, do hereby proclaim April 22nd, 2026 as Arbor Day in the community of Nutley and urge all citizens to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our town's urban forestry program. And further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. I move the resolution. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans.
>> I and congratulations on 37 years. Thank you, >> Commissioner Atui. >> I I can only take credit for 25. >> Commissioner Scarpelli, >> hi. >> Commissioner Petraco, >> I. >> Mayor Kelly, >> I and congratulations. >> Thank you. Whereas Department of Parks and Public Property determined due to
unforeseen circumstances, family had families had to cancel participation in programs offered. And whereas the Department of Parks and Public Property has determined the need to refund families. Now therefore, be it resolved by the board of commissioners, the township of Nel, the county of Ethics, the state of New Jersey, that the treasurer be is hereby authorized to
refund payments for recreation programs and the amounts listed below for our neighbors at 40 Hillside Avenue for the spring camp in the amount of $225 for the 2026 year. I move the resolution. >> Second, >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi,
>> Mr. Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Mr. Petraov. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. I >> uh this next resolution is an authorization to submit a grant application to the new New Jersey Historic Trust Historic Site Management Program for 2026 for the Veland
Homestead and Historic Preservation Planning Project. Whereas a New Jersey Historic Trust through the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund provides matching grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for historic preservation planning, management, and stewardship activities. And whereas a township of Nutley seeks
to further the public interest by applying for funding for the NJHT historic site management grant program to support planning and preservation activities associated with the Gland Homestead historic preservation planning project. And whereas the township of Nutley desires to obtain funding from
the New Jersey Historic Trust in an amount not to exceed $75,000 and will provide the required 3 to1 matching funds in an amount not to exceed 25,000 for planning and design activities associated with the project. And whereas a township of Nutley is willing to use the state's funds in
accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and statutes, and to enter into a grant agreement with the New Jersey Historic Trust for the implementation of the above reference project. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the board of commissioners of Township of Not that the mayor or the successor to the office of mayor is hereby authorized to complete, execute,
and submit the grant application and any required supporting documentations on behalf of the township for the NJHT historic site management grant program. Now therefore be a further resolve that the board of commissioners of township not leave that number one the facts figures and information contained in the
grant application including all supporting documentation and attachments are true and correct two any funds received will be expended in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in NJAC 5101 and the grant agreement to be executed with the New Jersey Historic Trust and
three the township agrees to comply with all program guidelines and timelines established by the New Jersey Historic Trust for the completion of the project. I move the resolution. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> I. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> I. >> Mayor Kelly.
>> I. >> That's all I have. Mayor. Thank. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Thank you, Mayor. Whereas bids for the 2023 accept acceptance of recycling vegetative waste to include leaf and grass clippings were received and opened on September 28th, 2022. And whereas
Espatundi and Suns PO Box 1407 Summit, New Jersey was a low bidder for the removal and recycling of the following materials. Class B clean wood and brush. Class C leaves and class C grass clippings. Whereas contract was issued for one contract year beginning February
7th, 2025 through February 6th, 2026 subject to availability of funds in the subsequent annual budget. Whereas funds were certified by the chief financial officer from account number 501422209 in the amount of $75,000.
The account 601422209 in amount of $5,000 subject to the adoption of a 2026 municipal budget. It said certification was attached to resolution number 13 31324 whereas funds are allocated to budget
account 6014229 in the amount of $5,000 per resolution number 313-24 adopted on November 7th, 2025 in order to be amended and moved to the two 2025 budget account number 5014229
said certification be attached this resolution and whereas a change order number one to the contract has been author authorized for an increase to the contract amount in the amount of $1,155.80. Now, whereas funds are available from account number 501422209
in the amount of $1,10050 $1,155.80 and was certified by the chief financial officer said certification being attached to this resolution. Whereas the original contract amount being increased in the amount of $1,155.80 for a total adjusted contract amount of
$81,155.80. 80 cents. Now therefore resolved by the board of commissioner touch penelli county of state New Jersey that resolution number 313-24 be amended and change order number one is hereby authorized and approved as a change for the contract previously made
by township of nutley would ask for tundian suns for removal recycling vegetative waste to move the resolution >> second. >> Commissioner Evans I >> Commissioner Chuchi hi commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor K. Hi. That's all I have. >> Thank you commissioner. Commissioner Petraco,
>> whereas distracted driving is a serious life-threatening practice that is preventable and whereas distracted driving can result in injuries and deaths to all users, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. And whereas distracting driving occurs when drivers divert their attention away from their
task of driving to focus on another activity instead. Whereas in 2025 alone, distracting driving related crashes resulted in 3,200 deaths. Let me read that one more time. 300 3,200 deaths
and over 324,000 injuries on our nation's roads. And whereas in New Jersey, distracted driving was listed as a contributing circumstance in over 50% of all motor vehicle crashes in 2025. Whereas the state of New Jersey will participate in
its national nationwide distracted driving 2026 crackdown from April 1st through the 30th, 2026 in an effort to raise awareness and decrease driver distraction through combinations of enforcement and education. And whereas the national slogan for the campaign put
it put the phone away or pay. And whereas reduction of distracting driving is New Jersey will save lives on our roadways. Now therefore it be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nutley County estate in New Jersey that township of Nutley declares its
support for the distracted driving 2026 crackdown both locally and nationally from April 1st through the 30th 2026 and pledges to increase awareness of the dangers of distracting driving. I move it. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans
>> I. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Mago. Before I vote, I just like to say that, you know, it's unbelievable the amount of deaths that occur um with Bluetooth in all cars nowadays. You
know, if you if you, God forbid, you're on your phone and you hit some somebody, you got to live with that the rest of your life. So, two families are punished. Not just the family that loses a loved one, but your family, too, because you have to live with knowing that you did something wrong. Um, so
please try to limit the phones. If you're on your phone, use Bluetooth. Pretty simple. I vote yes. >> Mayor Kelly, >> I just want to echo uh Commissioner Petraco's sentiment there. Uh that that that number is astronomically high. That's a tenth of a percent of uh the
United States population that loses their life every year through something simply and very prevent preventable. Uh like you said, just use Bluetooth. So I probably vote I. >> Thank you. Whereas March 27th, 2026, a memorandum of agreement was reached between the
township of Nutley and Nutley IBW Local 1158. And whereas the township of Nelly desires to enter into a one-year contract with IBEW Local 1158 in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in memorandum agreement. Now therefore it be resolved the board of
commissioners of township of Nutley County state of New Jersey township of Nutley being hereby authorized to enter into a contract with IBW local 1158 inordinance with the terms and conditions set forth in the memorandum agreement and signed on March 27th 2026.
This is for our dispatchers. I move it second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tuti. >> Hi. >> Mr. Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. I >> that's all I have, mayor. Thank you. >> Thank you, commissioner. Whereas raffle license applications have been received from the following organizations. Nelly
High School volleyball booster club uh for an on-remise merchandise raffle Sunday, May 31st, 2026. Nelly High School volleyball booster club off- premises merchandise raffle Sunday, May 31st, 2026. Nelly Family Service Bureau offremise cash raffle Saturday, June
6th, 2026. Nelly Family Service Bureau on premise merchandise raffle Saturday, June 6th, 2026. Millie Music Boosters Association on on premise cash raffle May 8th, 2026. Spring Garden School PTO on premise cash raffle uh May 29th, 2026. Whereas the applications have been
reviewed and approved by municipal clerk and the police department there now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township county of state of New Jersey that the aforementioned licenses are hereby approved and the municipal clerk is authorized to issue said licenses. So moved. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> I. >> Commissioner Tucci.
>> I. >> Commissioner Scorpelli. >> I. Commissioner Petrao. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> I >> thank you. Whereas the the week of April 6th to the 12th, 2026 is National Public Health Week. The theme for this year is ready, set, action, which calls on each
of us to look at look back at the progress made and look forward to the steps needed for an even healthier future. Because one truth guides it all, good health doesn't just happen, you create it. And whereas public health continues to prioritize health at every level since a person's health status can defer drastically by zip code due to
differences in in built environment, environmental quality, community context, access to healthy food, access to education, access to health care. Whereas public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, withstand, and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats ranging from infectious disease
outbreaks to natural disasters preparedness. Whereas the efforts adequately support public health and prevention of disease and injury can continue to transform a health system focused on treating illness into a health system focused on preventing disease and injury and promoting wellness. Whereas public health
organizations use national public health week to educate public policy makers, public health professionals and public and the public on on issues that are important to improve the health of the people of the United States. Whereas attention of Nutley through the Nutley health department provides a range of screenings, clinics and educational programs throughout the year aimed at
preventing outbreaks of vaccinereventable illnesses and communicable diseases informing, educating and safeguarding residents on various public health matters. Now therefore, it be resolved by the port board of commissioners in the town of Nley County of Essex State, New Jersey that the week of April 6th to the 12th
be known as National Public Health Week. And I I would just like to personally thank all of our public health officials who work tirelessly in the town, often behind the scenes. I think the only time they were in full full in front of the public was during COVID, but they they
work tirelessly year year in and year out, day in and day out to prevent the next COVID. And so I want to thank them on behalf of the entire town for all the work that they do. So moved. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Patro. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I >> Whereas alcohol awareness month was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence to promote education, understanding of alcohol abuse and its impact on individuals and families. Whereas alcohol awareness month was
created to target college students at risk of alcohol misuse and educating young people. Remains a key focus as of early 2026. While alcohol induced mortality has declined somewhat from its peak in 2021, uh rates remain roughly 11% to 20% higher than prepandemic
levels uh to 2019. Whereas in the US alone, excessive alcohol use is responsible for as many as 178,000 deaths annually. Beyond the loss of life, excessive alcohol consumption costs the US roughly $250 billion each year. This figure reflects a burden that impacts everyone whether they drink or
not, amounting to about $800 per person in the United States. Whereas alcohol awareness month is dedicated to raising public awareness about the risk associated with alcohol abuse and the importance of seeking help for alcohol dependence. This month aims to educate individuals on the dangers of excessive drinking, encourage healthier lifestyle
choices, and promote resources for those in need of support and treatment. Now therefore it be resolved that the board of commissioners in the township of Nelly County state of New Jersey recognizes the month of April 2026 as alcohol awareness month and urge all citizens of Nelly to supported efforts and activities to increase community awareness and support for individuals
and family families coping with alcoholism in our community. be further resolved that the Nelly public affairs and health department offers free alcohol and substance use disorder resource center for individuals seeking information regarding counseling rehabilit rehabilitation centers emergency non-emergency inpatient
outpatient self-help hotlines mental health assistance and more. Uh I move the resolution second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Mr. Chuchi. >> Hi. >> Mr. Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Mr. Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I. Whereas for generations, ArabAmericans have continued contributed
to the growth and vitality of the United States, bringing with them rich heritage that has influenced the and strengthened our nation's cultural identity and civic life. Whereas Arab-American community reflects a wide spectrum of cultures, traditions, and experience that we continue to enrich the diversity and unity of communities across the country,
including here in Nutley. uh whereas the Arab Arab Americans have distinguished themselves across numerous fields including public service, education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, science, technology and the arts helping to drive progress, innovation and opportunity for all. Whereas our ongoing contributions continue to shape our future fostering
dialogue, mutual respect and deeper understanding among all people of all backgrounds. Whereas recognition of ArabAmerican Heritage Month each April serves as a meaningful time to honor those these achievements elevate cultural awareness and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion. Whereas the 2026 theme honoring the past, inspiring the future calls attention to the legacy
of those who came before while encouraging future generations to continue building bridges and strengthening communities. And therefore, it be resolved that the board of commissioners of the township of Nelly County of State of New Jersey ask the community to join them in recognizing celebrating April as Arab-American Heritage Month. So moved. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I uh that's all we have for the public. Sorry. >> Doesn't he have one correct? >> Oh, we have it back. I can Oh, you did.
Thank you very much. >> Are we untabling? >> Yeah. Okay, I can do >> that. That's not >> fine. I'll do that. >> We're We're untabling Commissioner Evans resolution. >> So, we'll untab >> lighten the load on the table. >> Yeah, exactly. We'll untab 7426. Thank
you, Marl. Uh, Mr. Mr. Frank Toran submitted a payment for the addition alteration per of permit for a property located at 25 Columbia Avenue. Uh Nutley the permit fee in the amount of 3339 was collected and deposited in account 601
uh 6601654141. Mr. Trana did not move forward with his plan. Uh whereas the permit fee of 30 339 include a non-refundable 20% plan review fee of $667.80 80 which will be retained by the township in a
non-refundable DCA fee of $21 resulting in a refundable balance of $2,47020. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township the county of Essics at the treasur be and is hereby authorized to refund the
amount of $2,47020 to be issued to Mr. Tyrann representing the refundable portion of the permit fee. So move >> second. >> Mr. Evans. >> Commissioner. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petro. >> Hi,
>> Mayor Kelly. >> I And now that concludes the public portion of our uh meeting. We have the need for two additional executive sessions. Can I do them as a slate or do we have to do them separately? >> Let's go into close, mayor, if it's
okay. We will go into close, come back, and I know we will be uh we will be announcing that we will be continuing. >> Okay. So for the time being we will be going into close with a very brief uh public portion to go back into close at
a continuing date. Uh so at this time I'll entertain a motion to go into close executive session for contract negotiation and potential litigation. >> Second. Whereas section 8 of the open public meeting act chapter 231 public law 1975
permits the public of uh permits the public body to exclude the public from a meeting under certain circumstances and whereas the board of commissioners of the township of Nlly County of Essex in state of New Jersey has determined that such circumstances exist and I therefore be a resolved that the board of
commissioners shall enter into closed executive session to discuss I'm sorry contract negotiations and litigation >> potential litigation >> and potential litigation. Be further resolved that these discussions shall be shall be disclosed only when such disclosure will not adversely affect pending or anticipated
legal personnel or contractual matters or any matter exempt by law. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Commissioner Evans. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Commissioner Petraco. Mayor Kelly. I The time is 9:44.
Monday, April 20th. Uh we're going to go right back into executive session, but we're not going to be going into any further business from the April 7th meeting. So, we're going to entertain a motion to adjourn the April 7th meeting. >> Move it. >> Second.
>> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Patco. Hi, Mayor Kelly.