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MEETING SECTIONS:

Part 1 (Video ID: jJf6Vjbsp5g):
- 00:00:03: Meeting Opening, Flag Salute, and Roll Call
- 00:01:19: Event Application, Bill List Approval and Voting
- 00:02:59: Public Comment on Agenda Items - None Present
- 00:03:15: Commissioner Announcements: Women's History Month Event
- 00:04:19: Resolutions: Electronic Sales Contract and Tax Charges
- 00:07:13: Resolution: Temporary Budget Appropriation Continuation
- 00:08:55: Resolution: Change Order for Redevelopment Project Services
- 00:11:07: Resolution: Vision Care Network Plan Services Approval
- 00:12:20: Resolution: Refund Recreation Program Fees; Maintanance Contract
- 00:14:34: Resolution: Appointing Dr. Jay Latysia as Medical Director
- 00:16:10: Resolution: Safe and Secure Communities Grant Approval
- 00:17:33: Resolution: Raffle Licenses and Donate Life Month
- 00:20:12: Close Executive Session Motion and Adjournment


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Everyone, please stand for the flag salute to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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have a clerk. >> Thanks, Mayor. >> Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter 230 von Public Law 1975, notice of this meeting was published in the 2020, 2025 issues of the Nutly Sun, the Herald News, and

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the Star Ledger. A notice of this location change was published in the Nutly Sun and the Herald News on February 19, 2026. Copies of said notices and posted on the Nutley Town Hall bulletin board and a copy is on file in the municipal clerk's office.

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The time is 7:05. Commissioner Evans >> here. >> Commissioner Tuchi is absent excused. Commissioner Scorpi >> here. >> Commissioner Petraco >> here. >> Mayor Kelly >> present. Uh I see we have no minutes. No executive session minutes. Communications please.

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>> Thank you. The Department of Parks and Public Property has submitted an event application to hold street fox on Franklin Avenue between Chestnut Street on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. I need a motion. >> Sorry,

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>> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarpelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Paco. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. I uh >> no proclamations, no reports. Bills, Madam Clerk, >> thank you. Bill list for March 17, 2026.

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Public affairs 146,379.58 revenue and finance $4,16,590.37 Public Safety $149,15.34 Public Works $182,24349 Parks and Public Property $17,7452. Water and sewer utility 530,254.777 payroll as of March 13, 2026. Regular

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payroll total 1,33,67262. Overtime payroll total $39,7062. Total payroll 1,72,74324 a grand total of 6,24,972.31 bills. Second, >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarell. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Pat. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly.

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>> I >> That's it for >> uh next we have public comment on agenda items only. This is public comment on agenda items only. who wish to be heard on agenda items only. Please approach the microphone and state your name for the record. Seeing none, board of commissioner

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announcements. Commissioner Evans. >> Uh, Commissioner Scarpellish. >> Uh, I just have some brief announcements. We have uh we it's women's history month. We have uh coming up next week on Thursday,

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April March 26th uh at the Old Canal Inn from uh six o'clock onwards, we have our open mic night. Um it's an open night night. Anyone who's welcome, women of all ages are welcome to come and showcase their talents. You are encouraged to sign up to make sure you

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get a spot. There are a few spots left. Uh and it looks like it's shaping up to be a great night. Uh last night we had our self-care uh event at the uh Salon Pizzazz on Franklin Avenue. Uh unfortunately I got held up in traffic so I wasn't able to make it but it was a

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a great uh event uh and I'm looking forward to having it next year. Uh other than that uh we'll go to we have no Oh, and if obviously most of us are in green >> I have a

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>> Okay. Uh St. Patrick's Day. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone. Thank you, Commissioner. Um, no ordinances on introduction. No ordinance for uh second reading and public hearings. We'll go on to resolutions. Commissioner Evans. >> Thank you.

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Commissioner teaches me. >> Uh, I was going to have see if Commissioner Scarpelli wanted to read his since he didn't have. >> Thank you. First resolution whereas value

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finances need to acquire electronic sales next contract whereas industries 306 road in B is a state of New Jersey certified contractor

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tax sales RK Industries 306 to has submitted a proposal to provide the service for $15 for the municip are available since chief financial officer by the board of commissioners the

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township of LA County streets doing business as James investors Arlington New Jersey trying to services as well as the benefits of person.

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>> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scorp. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Petco. Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. We resolve our commission refund over the tax charges $7.71

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8502 law enforcement. >> Second. >> Commissioner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scarelli. >> Hi. >> Commissioner. >> Hi. >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. Authorizes in the amount of $3,98.91

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for block 66 6603. >> Mr. Hi, >> Commissioner Star. >> Hi, >> Commissioner. Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. Uh my next resolution authorizes the continuation of the temporary budget appropriation for the township. Uh given

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that our municipal budget is is won't be introduced until the first meeting in April and not adopted until June. So we need to continue resolution pursuant to it's necessary to provide additional

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money Argent. particular question until we went from 3037 could be resolved for potential that the following emergency temporary

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creation made that certified of this resolution be retreat financial officer Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scell. >> Hi, >> Commissioner. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> I resolution resolution commission

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authorizing a change order of professional service with the bank safety services relating to specialist financially impact the analysis and resources to various redevelopment projects within town. There is further

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discussation grouped at the end of the seven to continue those services in the contract to February February 2020. resolutions from February 24 25 through

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76 26 whereas ones are available from that certifific that's correct previous

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>> yeah the contract period Not this one. >> This one's >> this is a from a previous one. >> Okay. Well, then I stand for dates and motion state. Thank >> for being resolved by commission

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state of New Jersey forest. Second, >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scorp. Thanks. >> Commissioner B. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Um, Commissioner Tui is absent, excused.

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Uh, but Commissioner Scarpelli has agreed to read his resolutions for this evening. >> Thank you, Mayor. Whereas the township has the need to acquire vision care network plan services on behalf of the township where such services may be acquired as nonpar pursuant provision to

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NJSA 1944A-204 as appropriate and whereas June benefits limited PO box 803475 Dallas Texas proposal indicated will provide services for a sum of $1,314

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's house should be updated by the employee and whereas funds will be made account available from account 60156245 the subject to the adopt certified by the chief set certification attached resolution now therefore be

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resolved commission authorizes commission parks for public property projects Hi, >> Mr. Starelli. >> Hi, >> Mr. P. Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Where the Department of Parks and Public

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Property determined due to unforeseen circumstances, families had to cancel participation in programs to Walter. And whereas the Department of Parks, public property has determined a need for refund families and that will therefore be resolved. by the board of commissioners of the county invest

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treasur he he is hereby authorized refund payments for recreation programs in the amount listed below res >> commissioner Adams >> hi >> commissionerelli >> hi >> commissioner pat >> mayor >> hi

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>> whereas department of parks and public property has a need to maintain a gefree environment at potential parks and whereas for ver outdoor experience fail Box 282, Great Meadows, New Jersey is a specialized service that's been effective in the past. Will provide the

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service in the amount of $2,30 per month for an annual maintenance contract from April 1st, 2026 through March 31st, 2027, the amount of $24,360, which is below the Patrick Bid threshold of the Gulf of New Jersey state

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mandating buy threshold. Whereas Murdo experiences completed the business entity disclosure certification and certifies that they have not made any report qualifying contributions to the political or pandem that will violate NJSA 1930 a-25

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or the town unit pay New Jersey for commission disclosure department and the council the owner of her outdoor experience for making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. Whereas funds are available

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for account 6015045 certified by the chief financial officer subject to the adoption of 2026 for motion set certification be attached to this resolution and therefore be resolved by board commission building be authorized to enter into a 52 maint

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Look for outdoor experience last of New Jersey. >> Commissioner Adams. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Scorpi. >> Hi. >> Commissioner. >> Hi. >> Kelly. >> Hi. >> Commissioner. >> Thank you. Commissioner Commissioner Petco.

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>> Yes. Where Dr. Jay Litzi is a board certified physician emergency medicine and emergency medical services and is qualified medical director licensed in his state of New Jersey. Whereas Nelly Fire Department desires to have Dr. Matthew Latysia serve as the medical

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director. Whereas Dr. Matthew Latysia desires to proide to provide such services at a fee for 6,000 per year. Whereas funds will be available from account 601312 205 and will be certified by chief financial officer subject to adoption of

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the 2026 municipal budget. Now therefore in consideration of mutual promises comments and agreements hereon after set forth parties here to agree as scope of services um shall Dr. um Letia shall

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provide overall medical leadership for the NI fire department EMS operation. Dr. Latysia shall provide medical direction and guidance for the NI Fire Department's emergency medical technicians. Dr. Dr. Latutia serves as a liaison to the MS officers as necessary.

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Dr. Lutzia assists the resolution of medical care problems between the department staff. Dr. Latizia works cooperatively with the department EMS officer and is available for consultation regarding patient care issues. Dr. Anthony Lutis shall be

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available for consultation regarding such things as universal proportions and infection. Hi Mr. Evans Commissioner. >> Hi Mayor Kelly. >> Hi.

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>> Whereas NJS4A 4-87 provides that director of division local services may approve in the insertion of any special item in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall ever be made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined and the time

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for the adoption of the budget. Whereas director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation of full amount. Section one now therefore be resolved by board of commission not countyus New Jersey here. Right request the director of division local government services to approve the

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insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of year 2026 in the sum of $45,150. Which item is now available as revenue from the safe and secure communities grant pursuing to the provisions of the statute be further resolved that the

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like selling $45,150 be the same and hereby the other statute general appropriation appropriations excluded from the tap safe and secure communities grant other expenses $45,000 $150 be further resolved that copy of

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the resolution will be electronically filed by the director for approval as required. by second. >> Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Sell. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Pet. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi, >> thank you, Commissioner. I have two

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resolutions on this evening. Refer to resolution number 6726 for rapid licenses following license right following or rock license have received from organizations. Uh, friends of the singers uh, Friends of the Nutly Singers in doing business as Nelly School

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theatrical Society on premises 50/50 cash raffle for Friday, May 1st, 2026. Friends of the Nelly Library on premises merchandise raffle Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. Lincoln school PTO off premises merchandise raffle Friday, April 17, 2026, where the applications have been

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reviewed and approved by municipal clerk and the police department. Therefore, be resolved at a board commission for the P Valley County. state of New Jersey that the affformentioned license are hereby approved and the municipal clerk is authorized to issue said licenses. >> I move the resolution. >> Second,

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>> Mr. Aritzki, >> Mr. Scarelli, >> hi. >> Merago, >> hi. >> Mayor Kelly, >> thank you. Uh, I vote I. Uh, the next one I have on for this evening is resolution number 6826. This is to designate April as the National Donate Life Month 2026. What is the National

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Donate Life Month NDLM? was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ eye and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved lives

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through the gift of donation. Whereas in 2025, more than 23,000 donors brought new life to recipients and their families. And whereas one organ, eye, and tissue donor has the ability to save up to eight lives, restore sight to two people, and heal the lives of more than 75 people, individuals of all ages are

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considered potential organ and tissue donors. Whereas Friday, April 10th, 2026 has been designated as blue and green day, at which time residents are encouraged to wear blue and green to celebrate those who have been touched by the gift of life and therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township

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of Nelly County of State of New Jersey to recognize April as National Donate Life Month 2026 be further resolved that the Nelly Health Department encourages all citizens to consider becoming an organ and tissue donor by placing the organ donor designation on their driver's license or state identification

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card or registering online at ww ww.donatelifeenj.org sharing this decision with their family. I move the resolution. >> Second. >> Mr. Evans. >> Hi. >> Mr. Scelli. >> Hi. >> Mr. Paco. May

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>> I. Uh, that. Thank you. That's all I have at this time. We'll open the meeting up to the public. Anyone wishing to be heard may address the board of commissioners at the microphone. Please state your name for the record. Seeing none, uh, Mr. Bruno, I think we have a need for an exact briefing. We do have a

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need to go into close session to discuss contract within. >> I'll entertain a motion for uh close executive session. Second. >> Section 8 of the open public meeting act chapter 231 public 1975 permits the exclusion of the public for meeting in

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short circumstances and where 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 therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley

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move into close executive session to discuss contract negotiations. We have further resolved that at the time when such discussions may be disclosed to the public shall be when such disclosure may be made without adversely affecting the township of Nutley pending and or anticipated legal personnel effectual

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matters and other matters within the exception provided for by statute. This resolution shall take effect in Commissioner Evans. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Scarfelli. >> Hi, >> Commissioner Petraco. >> Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. And we won't be conducting >> Hi. And we won't be conducting any more

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business this evening. Uh, our next meeting is Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at 7 PM. I will entertain a motion to adjurnn as >> ICO. Hi, >> Mayor Kelly. >> Hi. >> Time is 7:45.