Please stand for the flag salute. Pledge >> algiance to the flag of the United States of America to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
>> Yeah, nice people. Nice. >> Sunshine notice, madam clerk. >> Thank you, mayor. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026. The time is now 7:04. 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. Notice of location change was published in the Nutly Sun and the Herald News on February 19, 2026. Copies of said notice
have been posted on the Nutley Town Hall bulletin board, and a copy is kept on file in the municipal clerk's office. Commissioner Evans >> here. Commissioner Tucci >> here. >> Commissioner Scarpelli >> here. >> Commissioner Petraco >> here. >> Mayor Kelly >> present.
>> We have no minutes, no executive session minutes, no proclamations. We have communications. Madam clerk, >> thank you. The Greater Nelly Cancer Foundation has submitted an event application to hold their Festival of Hope fundraiser at Father Glassback Park on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 from 6:00
p.m. to 10 p.m. >> Move it. Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi, >> Commissioner Scorpel. Hi. >> Commissioner Petra, hi. Mayor Kelly, >> hi. >> And we have two reports this evening. Uh, we'll start with Commissioner uh Tucci. >> Yes, I have a shade tree report uh for
the month of March 2006. >> Thank you. And uh Commissioner Petraco, >> I have my monthly report for March also. Police, fire, EMS, and municipal court. >> Thank you. Bills, Madam Clerk, >> thank you. Bill list for April 21st,
2026. Public affairs 92,866.78. Revenue and finance 9,155,499.80. Public safety $25,9726. Public works $66,41021. Parks and public property $777,48.78. Water and sewer utility 1,426,180.77. Payroll as of April 10th, 2026. Regular
payroll total $986,827.80. Overtime payroll total $56,590.96. Buyer retro payroll total $27,896.70. Total payroll 1,71,31546 for a grand total of 12,615,588.36. >> Move the bills. Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scorpel.
>> Hi. >> Commissioner Petra. Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> That's it for bills. Mayor. >> We have a public comment on agenda items only. This is public comment for agenda items only. If you wish to be heard on agenda items only, please approach the microphone and say your name for the record. Seeing none, uh, board
commissioner announcements. Commissioner Evans. >> Yes. I just, uh, want to comment that, uh, we had several things happen in in April. Uh, one was the, uh, the licensing clinic with as well as dog and cat licensing. Bless
you. U, you know, uh, as far as registering u, uh, cats and dogs, uh, we're up to 755 registrations for the month of of April. Um and we still have until the end of the month to finish that and on the 13th we registered 230
uh dogs and cats. So it was quite active that day. Uh Elenny put together a great team, moved people through very quickly and it seemed as though that the uh setting up a new location and creating more room all around seemed to work better for everybody uh from that
standpoint. Uh on uh Monday we had the DMV finally here for registrations. uh 60 residents were able to get uh real IDs, their license plates, returns and do renewal registrations. Uh and uh yesterday and today uh was the motor
vehicle inspection. 68 cars were able to get inspected. Um again, Lenny did some great work with that and now set up that the uh inspections will be here every month through the end of the year. Uh so I just wanted to also acknowledge you
know Commissioner Tucci and and and Commissioner Petraov cooperating on the space uh because it's quite involved actually when you see it happen and having a police officer present for both days for safety purposes. It worked very very well. Uh
we did have a couple of hiccups with DMV getting connected to the internet but once they they figured that out everything went smoothly throughout the day. So, a lot of good things happened in the month of April. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Tucci.
>> Yes. Uh, tomorrow morning at 10:30 in Memorial Park 3, we have our annual Arbor Day celebration. Uh, we do this in conjunction with the high school. And this year, uh, we will have representatives from Columbia Bank who have actually donated the tree for us to
plant. So, it's 10:30 tomorrow morning, Memorial 3. Everyone's invited. >> Excellent. Thank you. Uh, Commissioner Scarbelli. >> Thank you, Mayor. U, we had a couple of events the past couple weekends. We had our shredding event. We had over 350
people come and dispose of their sensitive documents in a very safe manner. Um, well over 15,000 pounds of material. Uh, two truckloads. And uh last weekend we
had our compost day where we give away free compost. Uh we were out of compost by little afternoon and um we have electronics recycling this this coming weekend. >> Excellent. Thank you, Commissioner uh Petraco. >> Yes. I just like to mention again about
pedestrian um crosswalks and enforcement going on. Um, I urge all the residents or whoever's out of town as well that when you're entering a street, just make sure you look both ways. I've noticed myself at night, kids on bikes and
motorized bikes, especially dark clothing, all that stuff. Do you have a right away in a in a crosswalk? Absolutely. But don't take it for granted that the car is going to stop. You know, sometimes they don't see you. We've experienced a lot of sun glare on
Center Street um in the morning and afternoon um by the diner there um by the gym. Please use the crosswalks which I urge everybody to do on Center Street is please walk to Franklin Avenue and cross by the light and again at those
times a day and always make sure there's not a car coming before you step into the crosswalk. Thank you. Mayor, >> can I just uh >> Yes. >> reiterate uh what Commissioner Petraco said because >> the other morning was 5:30 in the morning. I was uh approaching a
crosswalk and I was making a lefthand turn. I really didn't expect anybody to be crossing the street at 5:30 in the morning, but they were in dark clothes. It was dark out and I didn't see them.
And if they didn't scream a little bit, I probably still wouldn't have seen it. And you know, if people are out there that early in the morning walking, running, whatever they're doing, put some reflective clothes on, put a light on, do something because it's dangerous
early in the morning. People People don't expect you at 5:30 in the morning to be crossing the crosswalk or that you're going to give the right away if you don't see them. So, >> and I I would just like to add that uh I was coming home from the planning board meeting uh last week. It's about 9 9:30
at night. This was when it first got warm out last week. And everyone I saw who was walking was wearing a black top and black pants. And I didn't have any experiences where I was trying to cross the uh crosswalk while they were crossing, but I couldn't see them until
they were right on right when they're right next to me on the sidewalk. I didn't realize there was anyone there as I'm driving by them and so it was very hard to see people. So make sure if you're out you're wearing something that reflective or a bright color. I just have a couple of announcements. On Friday, this Friday, April 24th, from 10
to 12:00 p.m., we'll be having free uh mental health screenings. Appointments are suggested, but uh walk-ins are always welcomed. And I want to thank uh Commissioner Petraco uh for offering the court for us. On Tuesday, April 28th
from 6:30 to 8:30, we're having our introductory uh meeting for the Nutley Artist uh hub, Artist Alliance. Uh anyone interested who wants to share their talents uh and control the direction of this organization uh is
welcome to attend. It will be also broadcast uh remotely as well. So, if you can't make it, uh, you can tune in. Uh, a a good partner for us, uh, always always there to support us is the Metley Chamber of Commerce. On Sunday, May 3rd,
they're having their annual 5K race. We encourage everyone to go and, uh, participate in that. And I just want to piggyback off of what Commissioner Evans said. We had a great successful uh, rabies vaccination drive uh, which turned into a registration drive. I
think we had a little bit more than uh a little more vaccinations than registrations, but uh it's open to everyone, not just Netley residents. And so I think our number was closer to 300, just a little short of that. >> Yeah, you did. Yeah, there there was more. >> Yeah. Uh but all in all, it was a great
event, very successful event. And uh looking forward to it again next year. I always enjoy seeing everyone bring their uh furry friends out. Um, moving on, we have ordinance introductions. Uh, Commissioner Evans, do you want to
handle that? >> Yes. Uh, I have an ordinance uh for uh on introduction for uh the uh capital required to advance the the remaining payment on our uh garbage cans
associated with our carding system. Um, I recognize that this is on introduction and that our uh provider has to uh get you through some measurable gates before we ultimately make a determination on
the release. Uh, so I move that this ordinance be passed to a second reading and posted in the nutly uh in the township's website uh nutlyj.org/public org/pubnotices together with the notice required by law and that a further consideration of set
ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners be held at its second reading on >> May 5th. >> Yes. May 5th. So move >> second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci.
>> No. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Braco. I'm going to vote on um yes on introduction only until we get more information on this. >> Mayor Kelly >> I >> thank you commissioner. We have 13
resolutions on this evening and I'll just keep it with you. >> Thank you. be resolved the board commission of the township of Nelly County of Essex, New Jersey that in accordance with the provisions of NJSA484-58, the following transfers of
appropriations in the 25 appropriation reserves B and the same are hereby authorized and approved uh from the accounts listed in the resolution for a total of 2,250,000 to uh police uh fire u uh retirement uh
inside the cap 750,000 and capital improvement bond for a million5. So moved. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Mayor Kelly. >> I.
>> Whereas New Jersey statute 54 colon 4-3.30 30 provides that veterans who were honorably discharged from active service in any branch of the armed services of the United States who have been declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be 100%
permanently and totally disabled from a service connected disability uh a full uh tax exemption of their dwelling and the lot on which it is situated. Therefore, whereas the following taxpayer has filed an application for allowance of the exemption for proper
supporting with proper supporting documentation, thus making the taxpayer eligible. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nley County of Essex State, New Jersey that uh Elsie Pettit be granted full exemption from the payment
of property taxes from March 30th, 2026 and all subsequent years thereafter on the property identified as block 1200 lot 2 qualifier C 5802 also known as 458B River Road. be it further resolved that the treasury be is hereby
authorized to refund $14.90 for 2026 property taxes. So moved. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. Mayor Kelly. >> Thank you for service. I >> my second resolution is for the same
thing. U this individual meets all the eligibility requirements. So now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioners the township of Nelly County of Essex, New Jersey that David and Gracia be granted full exemption from the payment of property taxes from April 13, 2026 and all subsequent years
thereafter on the property identified as block 2300 lot 11 also known as 19 Laura Avenue symbol. >> Second >> Commissioner Evans I >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Patco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Thank you for your service. I
>> resolution uh is an authorization to request approval of the director of the division of local governmental services to establish a dedicated trust by writer for the police department donations pursuant to NJSA485- uh 2029.
Uh the township received a check in the amount of $1,000 represented specific request designated for use and benefit of the police department. U I'm going to skip down to the now therefore but but everything included in the re resolution stands I don't have my
reading glasses so >> just a little hard I'm good and now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of township of Melly County of state of New Jersey that the police department donation check representing a specific request received by the township of Melly shall be deposited in a designated trust fund and
such uh trust fund shall be considered a dedication by writer to the budget of the local unit pursuant to NJSA48 col 5-29 for the purposes stated above be further resolved that the chief financial officer and the municipal clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to transfer a certified copy of this resolution electronically through the fast system to the director of the division of local governmental services for approval so move >> second commissioner Evans >> hi >> commissioner hi >> commissioner scarpelli >> hi >> commissioner hi >> mayor Mayor Kelly.
>> Hi. >> Thank you, ma'am. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Uh, we'll move on to Commissioner Tucci. >> Thank you, Mayor. Where is the Department of Parks and Public Property determined due to unforeseen circumstances, families had to cancel participation in programs offered?
Whereas Department of Parks and Public Property has determined the need to refund families. Now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioners of towns from Nley County of the state of New Jersey that the treasurer be and is hereby authorized to refund payments for recreation programs in the amounts listed below for the folks at 57 East
Center Street for K2 hoops in the amount of $120 for the year 2026. I move the resolution >> second. >> Commissioner Evans. Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. That's all I have. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner
Scarpelli. Whereas a town penalty to the department of public works acquire uh acquires the services of an engineering consultant as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to provision NJS date 1944A 20.4 4 or 20.5
as appropriate. Whereas attach Ben Penelli board of commissioners approved the contract for engineering services to Penoni Associates on December 16, 2025 to rule resolution number 37425. Whereas the term of contract is for 12 months beginning January 1st, 2026 through
December 31st, 2026. Whereas resolution number 37425 allocated from budget account number 6014044200 and the amount not to exceed $165,000 whereas resolution 37425 is being
amended to include capital account45518149 whereas the contract is not to exceed 165,000 for general engineering services whereas funds are available from budget account 60144200 and capital account 04551 18149
have been certified by the chief financial officer set certification be attached to this resolution and therefore be resolved by the board of commission township county best state New Jersey that resolution number 37425 be amended to reflect the addition of capital account
4551 18149 move the resolution second >> commissioner Ians >> I commissioner >> hi >> commissioner scarpelli >> hi >> commissioner Petro >> hi >> Mayor Kelly >> hi Uh this is resolution number 9926 a
resolution authorizing and confirming order with badger meter for proprietary equipment for the township of nutley of the uh department of public works that's the title I'll read the last line now therefore resolved by the board of commissioner townelli county of best state of New Jersey that one the board
hereby authorizes ratifies the issuance of confirming order to badger meters for proprietary equipment for the department of public works an amount not to exceed $83,040 The appropriate township officials are hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this confirming order. Three, this contract
is ordered without competitive bidding as a propri proprietary purchase made in according with NJSA4A1-51D. I move the resolution second. >> Commissioner Evans, >> Commissioner Tucci, >> I. >> Commissioner Scarpell, >> I. >> Commissioner Petraco, >> I. >> Mayor Kelly,
>> I. >> That's all I have. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Petraco. >> Whereas the Township and Duty Police Department utilizes specialized communications and related equipment manufactured and service exclusively by Motorola Solutions, Inc. And whereas the equipment and associated maintenance
services are proprietary in nature and can only be provided by Motorola Solutions, Inc. or authorized representatives. And whereas the township required a continuation of essential equipment maintenance and support services to ensure uninterrupted
police operations. And whereas due to critical nature of the services on confirming order is being sought for retroactive approval for the purchase of Motoral Solutions Inc. for provisions of such proprietary equipment and m
maintenance services and whereas the services provided are necessary for safety, reliability and functionality of township public safety communication system and whereas the award of this contract without competitive is permitted as an exception pursuing NJSA
48 col 11-51D for proprietary goods and services whereas the chief financial officer has certified that the funds in this amount of 98 8,000 are available in the accounts 50130820513082061308206 and 601 90191 for purpose subject to the
availability and operation of the funds and correspondence municipal budget said certification be attached to this resolution that therefore be resolved by Florida commissioners township of Nley County as the state of New Jersey as follows the board is hereby authorized
and ratified ies the issuance of confirming order to Motorola Solutions Inc. for proprietary equipment and maintenance services for the township and police department in the man of not to exceed 98,000 appropriation. Appropriate township official are hereby
authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this confirming order. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as proprietary purchase in accordance to NJSA 481151D. I move it.
>> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> And just to save a little time because if you think you couldn't read yours, Tom, look at the print on this. >> I don't envy you.
>> This is um our e ticketing um for the police department. >> I trust you. >> Thank you. And I'm going to move it by resolution number 97-26. I move it. Second, >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scorpelli. >> Hi, >> Mr. Petraco.
>> I, >> Mayor Kelly, >> I. That's all I have. Thank you, Mayor. >> Thank you, Commissioner. I have four on for this evening, starting with resolution number 126. This is a resolution designating melanoma uh/skin cancer detection and prevention month. Whereas the American Cancer Society
estimates that in 2026 United States in the United States approximately 112,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed about 65,400 men and 46,600 women and about 8,510 people are expected to die from melanoma. About 5,500 men and 3,10
women. Whereas melanoma is not just skin cancer. Can de develop anywhere on the body, eyes, scalp, nails, feet, mouth, etc. Whereas skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with melanoma being the deadliest form of skin cancer. And whereas the American Academy of Dermatology
encourages everyone to perform regular self skin exams to check for signs of skin cancer as about half of all melanomas are self-detected. Whereas when detected early the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. Now therefore, it be resolved by the board of commissioners in the township of Nelli
County of Essex State, New Jersey to recognize May 2026 as melanoma skin cancer detection and prevention month and encourage all residents to take necessary precautions, prevent and or decrease their risk of melanoma and other skin cancers, and to seek out free skin cancer screening where available.
So moved. >> Second. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpell. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. I uh the next one I have on for this evening is resolution number 10126. This is designating the month of
May as mental health month and this would go in conjunction with our um free mental health screenings going on on this Friday, April 24th. Whereas whereas since the founding of mental health month in 1949, Mental Health America MHA
was led has led the effort every May to promote mental mental wellness nationwide. Whereas mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, it affects how we think, feel, and act and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Whereas nearly one in
five American adults will be will have a diagnosible mental health condition in any given year. Whereas mental health problems don't apply don't don't only affect adults, children, teenagers, and young adults can also have mental health problems. Whereas suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged
10 to 24. And whereas the township of Nelli remains committed to ensuring our community remains a stigma-free zone as was designated in April of 2021. Now therefore it be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nelli County of Essex state New Jersey to recognize May as mental health month and incur and
and call upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools in the township of Nelli to recommmit to our community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health and the need for appropriate accessible services for all people with mental illnesses at all
stages. I just want to reiterate that this is a stigma-free town. If you need help or know someone who needs help, don't be afraid to ask out. I ask for help from any one of us or anyone uh in town who may be able to provide that assistance. I move the resolution. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans.
>> Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> For those uh if you have an issue, 988, easy number. >> Yes. >> I, >> Commissioner Patago, >> I I'd like to vote I and also make a
comment that uh mental illness is for real. A lot of people suffer from it. It's um sad to see somebody going through it. It's in every family now. Um the police department has made um a lot of inroads and probably over the last 10
15 years um you know to to deal with that to recognize it um a lot more training you know with all sorts of um mental illness um that we come across. So you know like the mayor and and commissioner said if you need help
please reach out. Don't there's nothing to be ashamed of. I vote I >> mayor Kelly. >> I uh the next one I have on for this evening is resolution number 10226. This is designating National Nurses Week. Whereas nurses in the United
States constitute our largest health care profession. And whereas the the American Nurses Association celebrating its 130th anniversary as the voice for nurses in this country is working to chart a new course for health a healthy nation that relies on increasing access to primary and preventative health care
and better utilization of all of our nation's nursing resources. Whereas professional nursing is an indispensable component of the safety and quality of care of hospitals and non-hospized patients. Whereas the demand for nursing services will be greater than ever because of the aging of the American
population, emerging health challenges and continuing expansion of life life sustaining technologies and the explosive growth of home health care services. Now therefore it be resolved that the board of commissioners township from Nelly County state of New Jersey along with the American nurses association declare May 6th to to May
12th National Nurses Week celebrating the theme the power of nurses with the appreciation for nurses unparalleled impact and their contributions to health care and an open invitation to celebrate the power of nurses to enrich our lives and the world we live in. Now therefore
be resolved be it further resolved that the residents of the town should not celebrate nurses accomplishments and efforts to improve our health care system and show our appreciation for the nation's nurses not just during this week but every opportunity throughout the year. I would like to especially thank our nurses on staff at the public
affairs and health department uh and any nurse uh who who's a any any resident who's a nurse in town uh for all that you do uh and congratulations. I move the resolution. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi,
>> Commissioner Petraco. >> I hate to keep making comments, but I unfortunately losing my father last year and my mom several years ago and having hospice in our house. Um, also with my wife's health being in Clare, Mass and
Hospitals in Connecticut and all over. I have to say nurses are really um special people. They are they do a job that is unbelievable that I know I could never do as far as you know dealing with the sadness cleaning people that aren't
their family members. Um I spent a lot of time at Clara Mass Hospital with my wife the last few years and um this nurses are like really fantastic people and they deserve every penny they make and every accolade they get. So I vote
Bradley yes. >> Mary Kelly. I vote I as well. The last resolution I have on for this evening is resolution number 10326. Uh this is to amend a prior resolution, resolution number 36125. Uh we had a scrivener's error in the
hourly rate. Uh so I'm just going to read the resolution portion of it. Now therefore it be resolved that resolution number 36125 is hereby amended to reflect an hourly rate of 295 for the legal services provided by the special development council. I move the resolution. >> Second.
>> Commissioner Evans. Hi, >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> I And uh at this time, we'll open the meeting to the public. Anyone wishing to be heard may address the board of commissioners approach the microphone and say your name for the record. Seeing
none, uh well, we have I think we have a need for uh uh executive session tonight. Is that right, Mr. Bruno? >> You do, mayor, have a need to go into close session to discuss contract negotiations in the >> Thank you. I'll entertain a motion to go
into executive session. >> Second. >> Whereas section 8 of the open public meeting act, chapter 231, public law 1975 permits a public body to exclude the public from meeting under certain circumstances. And whereas the board of commissioners of the township of Nley
County of Essex, state of New Jersey, has determined that such circumstances exist. And now therefore be it resolved that the board of commissioners shall enter into close executive session to discuss litigation and contract negotiations. 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. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scorpelli. >> Hi.
>> Commissioner Petraco. >> I vote yes and boycott. Mayor Kelly. >> I and uh we'll be conducting no further business this evening. Our next meeting is May >> 5th. >> 5th. Uh I'll entertain a motion to
adjurnn. Move it. >> Second. >> Commissioner Evans. Hi. >> Commissioner Tucci. Hi. >> Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. >> Commissioner Petraco. Mayor Kelly. I >> The time is 7:34.