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This meeting is called to order in accordance with the open public meetings law and in accordance with chapter 231 of the public laws of 1975. Adequate notice of meeting has been provided. This meeting of July 20th, 2026 was provided to the Courier News and Star Ledger, placed on the bureau's website, and placed on the bulletin board of

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Borough Hall. A copy of this notice is available to the public, and a copy of the statement shall be included in the minutes of this meeting. Mayor Brian Gallagher. >> Here. >> Council members Teresa Bonner. >> Here. >> Andrew Conforti. >> Here. >> Uh Glenn Deniz is excused this evening. Randy Pitts. >> Here.

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>> Gina Strabic is excused this evening. Roger Verm. >> Here. >> All right. Please stand for the salute to the flag. I pledge allegiance 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

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justice for all. Okay, we do not have any reports or notices. Let's go right into committee reports. Andrew. >> Uh historic advisory committee met last week. We discussed some of the historic properties in town, and the 250th. We're

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happy to talk about all the celebrations that occurred and are going to continue to roll on for the rest of the year as we celebrate. Um but nothing too much of note to discuss as far as changes or recommendations. Just they're very eager to hear about the master plan. >> Right. Awesome. All right. Thank you.

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Teresa. >> Thank you. Uh the public safety Committee is not meeting this summer. They'll be back in September. Um the Library Board of Trustees meeting is this Thursday right here at the Civic Center. It's open to the public at 6:00

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6:30, pardon me. That's it. >> Thank you. Randy. >> Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to update everyone on the new change starting today in the e-bike laws. Uh the minimum age, well, let me start here. Uh e-bikes are now

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classified as motorized bicycles. Age minimum is 15 years old. Helmets are required for all riders. You must have a valid driver's license or special e-bike license. That is now required. You must also have a registration for

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all e-bikes. And insurance is required for motorized bikes, not required for low-speed electric bikes. For more information, please see up our website at somerville.nj.org/ebikes. That's all I have.

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>> Great. Thank you. Roger. >> Uh the uh registrations deadlines are coming up for on July 31st for rec soccer leagues for players entering grades 1 through 8. Uh and the Turkey Trot early bird pricing will also end on the 31st. And

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that's all I have. >> All right. Awesome. Um I'm just going to give a quick shout-out thank you to Let me back up a second. We've had a lot of storms over the past uh few weeks, month or so. And uh while we were lucky that we did

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not get uh seriously uh hit by these storms, uh we still have a lot of preparation that goes into them. And excuse me. Um I just want to thank uh OEM Jason Kraska, PD, FD, Squad, CERT, DPW, uh and also Roger, cuz it seems

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that every time I go away, uh there is a uh, impending storm and Roger, uh, gets to step in. So, so thank you. Um, but, you know, it there is a still a lot of work that goes into preparing for these storms. And, uh, I just want people to understand

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that that, you know, while we didn't get hit, there is still, um, there's there's still a lot of movement behind the scenes. Uh, Borough Hall, Kevin, and, uh, and and the team, uh, everybody pulls together, uh, and, uh, and and we make it happen, just in case.

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So, we try to make sure that we're prepared in the event that something does occur. So. Uh, at this point, I will ask for a motion to open the meeting to the public. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conti. >> Yes.

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>> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vern. >> Yes. >> All right, meeting is open to the public. Please state your name and address for the record, and please address your comments to me. >> Yeah. >> [laughter] >> Thank you, Mr. O'Neill. Any other public comment?

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Hearing none, I'll ask for a motion to close. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conti. >> Yes. >> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vern. >> Yes. >> Uh, ordinances for public hearing and adoption. We, uh,

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uh, we have number, uh, 2806, which is amending schedule, uh, 17, uh, which are speed limits to include new public roadways located in Somerset Station development, and amending speed limits listed in schedule. So, this is amending various speed limits in and around the borough,

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as well as, uh, uh, setting the speed limits for the roadways that are contained in this development here. Uh, do we have a motion for a public hearing? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> Yes.

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>> Andrew Conti. >> Yes. >> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vern. >> Yes. >> All right, public hearing is now open. Hearing none, I'll ask for a to close the public hearing. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion? Roll call. >> Councilwoman Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conty. >> Yes.

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>> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vroom. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh I'll ask for a motion for adoption, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion? Roll call. >> Councilwoman Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conty. >> Yes. >> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vroom. >> Yes. >> All right. Um

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2807, we are actually going to table. We do not have enough votes in order to pass this one through, so we will push this until our next meeting when we have a a fuller governing body here. So, I will

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actually ask for a motion to table until our next meeting. >> Motion to table. >> Second. >> Discussion? Roll call. >> Councilwoman Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conty. >> Yes. >> Randy >> Vroom. >> Yes. >> Okay, so that will be on our next agenda. >> Including the public hearing as well. >> That's correct.

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Um Next up, we have consent resolutions. We will pull 225 to vote on that individually. Are there any others that need to be pulled off for further discussion? Okay. Uh 217 is approving approval to submit a

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grant app and execute a grant contract with NJDOT, the Transit Village Grant Program for Veterans Memorial Drive, the enhanced pedestrian crossings and EV charging stations. 218 rescinding resolution as noted awarding a contract to Access New Jersey for janitorial services at the

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Somerville EFSF pursuant to state cooperative pricing system as noted. Uh 219 is authorizing payment to Apollonia Air Brake and Equipment for evaluation and preliminary repair work performed on a borough-owned dump truck in the amount

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of $5,754.38. 220 is authorizing amendment to Delta Dental Contract and authorizing Page Elster to execute the contract amendment and any related documents. 221 is extending the grace period on municipal charges for property taxes and special

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improvement district taxes. 222 is authorizing change order number one removing police headquarters uh the old police headquarters uh on South Bridge Street in the amount of $22,180.07 to Association for Choices in Community Supports and Employment Access New

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Jersey for janitorial services uh as noted. $7,211 in the amount of $7,211.30 for a new contract in the amount of $55,593.33. 223 is approving project closeout and release of retainage to Topline

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Construction for Altamont Place roadway improvements in the amount of $4,490.89. 224 is awarding a contract to Down's Tree Service for Carol Pager Park Ballfields improvements in the amount of $805,444.45. 226 is accepting the resignation of

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Jeremy Sasser effective July 18, 2026 end of business on July 17, 2026. 227 is accepting the resignation of Jason Monday effect Monday effective immediately. 228 is approving refund to various residents for recreation program fees. 229 is approving Chapter 159 from

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the National Opioid Settlement Trust. 230 is appointing Unity Bank as the primary financial institution for the borough. 231 is in the intent to award a contract to ParkMobile by Arrive for a mobile parking payment system through Omnia Partners an approved national purchasing

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cooperative to provide a mobile parking payment system. Do we have a motion? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrea Conty. >> Yes. >> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vern. >> Yes. >> All right, 225 is also authorizing the award of a non-fair and open contract for professional engineering design,

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survey, inspection, and contract administration services to Greenman Peterson for South Middle Street and Washington Place improvements. Do we have a motion? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> I have to recuse myself. >> Andrew Conti.

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>> Yes. >> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vroom. >> Yes. >> All right, Roger. Bills and vouchers. >> I make a motion to pay bills and vouchers in the amount of $1,850,974.77. >> Second. >> Uh discussion. Roll call. >> Council members, Teresa Bonner. >> Yes. >> Andrew Conti. >> Yes.

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>> Randy Pitts. >> Yes. >> Roger Vroom. >> Yes. >> All right, uh Mr. Pitts, since you are the birthday boy today, uh I will ask for a motion for adjournment. >> I'd like to make a motion to hang around till about 12:00, go for some drinks. >> [laughter] >> I make a motion to adjourn.

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>> Second. >> Discussion. All in favor. >> Aye. >> Opposed. This meeting is adjourned. >> 10 minutes.