Transcript for Piscataway Council meeting on January 3 2023
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January 3, 2023 A Reorganization Meeting of the Piscataway Township Council was held on January 3, 2023 at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by Councilwoman Gabrielle Cahill at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Cahill made the following Statement, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided as required under Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, specifying the time, date, location, login, or dial in information, and, to the extent known, the agenda by posting a copy of the notice on the Municipal Building, Municipal Court and the two Municipal Library Bulletin Boards, Municipal Website, providing a copy to the official newspapers of the Township and by filing a copy in the office of the Township Clerk in accordance with a certification by the Clerk which will be entered in the minutes. The Township continues to use a remote meeting format in an effort to mitigate the chance of exposure to COVID-19, as a part of the Township’s ongoing effort to slow the rate of transmission and avoid overwhelming our treatment centers. In order to make sure a clear record of the meeting can be made and that all parties are heard in an organized fashion, all members of the public will be muted during the meeting. If a member of the public wishes to speak during any public comment portion, please raise your hand. This can be done either through the zoom app or by pressing *9 (star nine) on your phone. When it is your turn to speak, you will receive a prompt or request to unmute, please click on the prompt or press *6 (star 6) on your phone to unmute. Upon being unmuted, you should begin to ask any and all questions you may have. You will have three minutes to speak, at the conclusion of which you will be muted again, and the council or administration will respond as necessary. Should you have any further comments or questions, the Township Council is always available by email and phone, and you can always call the Mayor’s office during normal operating hours. Each member of the public shall only have one opportunity to speak during each public portion. As the technology does not allow us to know if there are multiple callers on an individual phone line or logged in user account, we ask that if you wish to speak, that you login in or dial in separately so that we can recognize you as a separate individual. Individuals may also submit written comments to the Township Clerk up to fortyeight (48) hours prior to the meeting, to be read by the Township Clerk during the Public Comment Portion of the meeting. Said comments shall be limited to three minutes of reading. Thank you in advance for your patience as we continue to move the Township forward during this Health Emergency. Ms. Cahill led the salute to the flag. Ms. Cahill opened the Nominations for Council President for 2023. MOTION made by Kapil Shah to nominate Frank Uhrin as Council President. The Motion was seconded by Linwood Rouse. There being no further nominations, the nominations were declared closed. On roll call vote, Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Lombardi, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. Frank Uhrin was elected Council President for 2023. The meeting was turned over to Frank Uhrin. Mr. Uhrin opened the Nominations for Council Vice-President for 2023. MOTION made by Sharon Carmichael to nominate Gabrielle Cahill as Council Vice-President. The Motion was seconded by Kapil Shah. There being no further Nominations, the nominations were declared closed. On roll call vote, Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Lombardi, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. Gabrielle Cahill was elected Council Vice-President for 2023. Mr. Uhrin called the Reorganization Meeting to order. On roll call, there were present: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 2 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Wahler made the following Appointments: Civil Rights Advisory Commission Taryn Adkins E. Basheer Ahammed Rehan Ahmed Shamagne Richardson Kenneth Saunders Brenda Smith Marlon Wilson Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Gabrielle Cahill Carol Natarelli Municipal Alliance Substance Abuse Task Force Calvin Laughlin Tishun Myers Linwood Rouse Paul Sinckler Frank Uhrin Gerry Wilson Planning Board Alex Adkins E. Basheer Ahammed Gabrielle Cahill Dawn Corcoran Presiding Municipal Court Judge James P. Hoebich, Esq. Mr. Uhrin opened the meeting to the Public for comments regarding the Consent Agenda Items. Marco Di Stefano, 2050 Emerson Ave, asked for clarification on items O, P, & S. Township Attorney Rajvir Goomer responded. There being no further comments, this portion of the meeting was closed to the public. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 12302, LOT 1.03 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-1, ET SEQ. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Cahill seconded by Mr. Rouse, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 12302, LOT 1.03 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-1, ET SEQ. be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 1701 LOT 2.03 Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 3 (4100 NEW BRUNSWICK AVENUE), AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Shah seconded by Ms. Cahill, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 1701 LOT 2.03 (4100 NEW BRUNSWICK AVENUE), AS SHOWN ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Cahill seconded by Mr. Rouse, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INTERNATIONAL AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CATEGORIES, AND REVISION OF STERLING VILLAGE RENTAL RATES RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Rouse seconded by Mr. Shah, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CATEGORIES, AND REVISION OF STERLING VILLAGE RENTAL RATES be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 4 On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SIDEWALKS ON THE ETHEL ROAD WEST FRONTAGE OF BLOCK 9001, LOTS 44.14, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59.02, 59.03 & 60; BLOCK 9101, LOTS 45.01, 50, 51.01, 53.02, & 54.02; BLOCK 9201, LOTS 44, 44.06, 44.07, 44.08, 45, & 46, AND BLOCK 9301, LOTS 52.03, 53.01, 54.05, 55.04, & 55.05 ON THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY TAX MAP, AS PERMITTED UNDER N.J.S.A. 40:65-1. RESOLUTION offered by Ms. Cahill seconded by Mr. Rouse, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SIDEWALKS ON THE ETHEL ROAD WEST FRONTAGE OF BLOCK 9001, LOTS 44.14, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59.02, 59.03 & 60; BLOCK 9101, LOTS 45.01, 50, 51.01, 53.02, & 54.02; BLOCK 9201, LOTS 44, 44.06, 44.07, 44.08, 45, & 46, AND BLOCK 9301, LOTS 52.03, 53.01, 54.05, 55.04, & 55.05 ON THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY TAX MAP, AS PERMITTED UNDER N.J.S.A. 40:65-1. be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. The Clerk read for FIRST READING the following ORDINANCE: ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER XXXI (31), STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 31-1 OPENING IN STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SUBSECTION 31-1.7, DEPOSITS; AMOUNTS; DISPOSITION; PERIOD OF MAINTENANCE, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Shah seconded by Ms. Cahill, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of Piscataway Township, New Jersey that AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED: ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER XXXI (31), STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 31-1 OPENING IN STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SUBSECTION 31-1.7, DEPOSITS; AMOUNTS; DISPOSITION; PERIOD OF MAINTENANCE, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY be and is hereby adopted on the first reading, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that a second reading and public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time at the Piscataway Municipal Building, 455 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey as well as by remote meeting format on the 24th day of January, 2023. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Ordinance shall be posted in at least two public places within the Township prior to the day of the second reading and final passage, and a copy of this Ordinance shall be made available at the Office of the Township Clerk for any interested member of the public. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin answered yes. RESOLUTION #23-1 RESOLUTION offered by Mr. Rouse, seconded by Mr. Shah: Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 5 WHEREAS, the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Piscataway permit the adoption of resolutions by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway as part of the Consent Agenda, upon certain conditions; and WHEREAS, each of the following Resolutions to be presented before the Township Council at its January 3, 2023 Reorganization Meeting appear to have the unanimous approval of all members of the Township Council: A. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Kelly Mitch as Deputy Municipal Clerk. B. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Kelly Mitch as Deputy Registrar and Bunty Sood as Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics. C. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Shyamala Muralikrishnan, Manuela Petoia and Stacy Lopez to the Cultural Arts Advisory Commission. D. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Norma Edom, Mohammad Hossain & Dr. Karen Lin to the Health Advisory Commission. E. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Linwood Rouse and Joanna Drennan to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. F. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Chris Irovando, Janine Albanese and Timothy Dacey to the Library Board of Trustees. G. RESOLUTION - Appointment of Thomas Rada as Certified Animal Control Officer, Tajesh Patel as Animal Cruelty Investigator and Sean Morelli as Alternate Animal Cruelty Investigator. H. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Rev. Henry Kenney to the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals. I. RESOLUTION – Appointments of LeGina Adams, Raj Kumar, Kimberly Lane, Nicole Owens, Karen Johnson, Michele Lombardi, Ahmed Multani and Amar Goswani to the Public Relations Advisory Commission. J. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Kapil Shah to the Recreation Advisory Commission. K. RESOLUTION - Appointments of Kathryn Riss and Jeffrey Tillery to the Rent Leveling Board. L. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Rosemarie Picciuto, Joan Stamile, Antonio Abano, Joyce Cole and Karin O’Donnell to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission. M. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Timothy Dacey, Dan Oglivie and Michele Lombardi to the Senior Citizens Housing Board of Trustees. N. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Shawn Cahill, Jeffrey Tillery, William Mitterando and Waqar Ali to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. O. RESOLUTION – Appointment of James F. Clarkin III, Esq. as Supervising Prosecutor. P. RESOLUTION – Appointments of Thomas J. Lanza, Esq. and John Kawczynski, Esq. as Township Prosecutors. Q. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Timothy Dacey as Public Agency Compliance Officer. R. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Municipal Court Judge James P. Hoebich. S. RESOLUTION – Appointments of James Harding, Esq. and John Wisniewski, Esq. as Public Defenders. T. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Vanessa Colon as Municipal Court Administrator. U. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Angela Dos Santos as Deputy Municipal Court Administrator. V. RESOLUTION – Appointment of Vandana Khurana as Treasurer. W. RESOLUTION – Acceptance of Qualifications and Rates and Appointments of Township Professionals for 2023. X. RESOLUTION - Appointment of Guy Gaspari as Recycling Coordinator and Authorization to Apply for 2022 Recycling Tonnage Grant. Y. Appointment of Guy Gaspari as Clean Communities Coordinator and Authorization to Apply for Clean Communities Grant. Z. RESOLUTION – Designation of Melissa A. Seader as Certifying Official for Municipal Lien Searches. AA. RESOLUTION – Designation of Dawn Corcoran as Certifying Agent for Subdivision Approvals. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 6 BB. RESOLUTION – Designation of Timothy Dacey or Joseph Herrera as Agent of Township for Filing Applications with State D.E.P. for Flood Hazard Area Permit Authorizations. CC. RESOLUTION – Designation of Timothy Dacey or Joseph Herrera as Agent of Township for Filing Applications with Freehold Soil Conservation District (FSCD). DD. RESOLUTION – Designation of Timothy Dacey or Joseph Herrera as Agent of Township for Filing Applications with State D.E.P. for Extension of Sanitary Sewers. EE. RESOLUTION – Designation of Official Township Depositories. FF.RESOLUTION – Approval of Cash Management Plan for 2023. GG. RESOLUTION – Designation of Star-Ledger and Courier News as Official Newspapers of the Township. HH. RESOLUTION – Designation of Star-Ledger and Courier News as Newspapers to Receive Notice of Meetings. II. RESOLUTION – Designation of Signatures for Signing of Checks. JJ. RESOLUTION – Designation of Interest Charges for Delinquent Taxes, Sewer Service Charges, and Assessments. KK. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Advertising 2023 Master Bid List. LL. RESOLUTION – Refund of Fees – Police Dept. MM. RESOLUTION – Refund of Sterling Village Security Deposit – Apt. 431. NN. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Return of Escrow: • Block 6501, Lot 12 – 90 Hancock Road – 22-PB-09 • Block 11701, Lot 16.05 – 909 River Road – 18-ZB-30/31V • Bock 6501, Lot 12 – 90 Hancock Road – 19-PB-33 OO. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Participation in a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA). PP. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Contract Amendment – Leslie Avenue Roadway Improvements Phase II – Najarian Associates – Not to Exceed $5,000.00. QQ. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Return of Engineering and Inspection Fees: • Block 11701, Lot 16.05 – 909 River Road – 12-PB-06V. RR. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Consultant to Assist Tax Assessor – Charles Heck – Not to Exceed $16,481.00. SS. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Refund of Permit Fee – Michelle Rizzo. TT.RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract – US Communities RFP – Amazom.com Services, Inc./Amazon Business, LLC – Not to Exceed $25,000.00. UU. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract – Township Newsletters – Courier Printing Corp. – Not to Exceed $17,500.00. VV. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract – Federal Express Services – FedEx – Not to Exceed $20,000.00. WW. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract – US Postal Master – Annual Permit Fee for Bulk Mail – US Post Master – Not to Exceed $44,000.00. XX. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract Postage Mail Machine Lease Agreement – Pitney Bowes, Inc. – Not to Exceed $17,500.00. YY. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Mail Machine Postage – Pitney Bowes, Inc. – Not to Exceed $80,000.00. ZZ.RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Supplies for Mail Machine – Pitney Bowes, Inc. – Not to Exceed $17,500.00. AAA. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Food Supplies Township and Senior Center – Saker Shop Rite, Inc. – Not to Exceed $44,000.00. BBB. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Food Supplies Township and Senior Center – Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC – Not to Exceed $44,000.00. CCC. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Office Supplies – Sourcewell – Staples Advantage – Not to Exceed $85,000.00. DDD. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Office Supplies – ESCNJ Co-op – W.B. Mason Co, Inc. – Not to Exceed $85,000.00. EEE. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract for Printing Services – Direct Mail Depot, Inc. – Not to Exceed $20,000.00. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 7 FFF. RESOLUTION – Authorizing Demolition Services for 821 Hoes Lane West – Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc. – Not to Exceed $38,900.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that each of the above listed Resolutions be approved and adopted by the Township Council with the same legal effect as though each was read in its entirety at the January 3, 2023 Reorganization Meeting and adopted by separate vote. On roll call vote: Messrs. Carmichael, Cahill, Espinosa, Rouse, Shah, & Uhrin voted yes. Ms. Cahill abstained from item N. The following are the Resolution, typed in full, which were adopted by the foregoing consent agenda resolution: RESOLUTION #23-2 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has recommended to the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that a Deputy Municipal Clerk should be retained; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended the appointment of KELLY MITCH as Deputy Municipal Clerk; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that it hereby appoints KELLY MITCH as Deputy Municipal Clerk for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-3 WHEREAS, Melissa A. Seader was reappointed to serve in the office of Local Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Township of Piscataway for a three (3) year term which expires December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Local Registrar has recommended the appointment of KELLY MITCH as the Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Local Registrar has also recommended the appointment of BUNTY SOOD as Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics each for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that KELLY MITCH be appointed Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Township of Piscataway, for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that BUNTY SOOD be appointed Alternate Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Township of Piscataway, each for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-4 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Cultural Arts Advisory Commission for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Shyamala Muralikrishnan, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Manuela Petoia, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Stacy Lopez, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Cultural Arts Advisory Commission for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-5 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Health Advisory Commission for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 8 Norma Edom, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Mohammad Hossain, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Dr. Karen Lin, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Health Advisory Commission for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-6 WHEREAS, the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Piscataway provide for a one-year appointment of a Council Member to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee by the Township Council; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway desires to make the following appointments to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee for the term indicated: Councilman Linwood Rouse, as a Class I member, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Mayor wishes to make the following appointments to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee for the term indicated, with confirmation of the Township Council; and Joanna Drennan, as a Class IV member, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby confirm the appointment of Joanna Drennan (Class IV) to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee for the term specified above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby appoint Councilman Linwood Rouse (Class I), as its representative to the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-7 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Library Board of Trustees for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Chris Irovando (Superintendent’s Representative), for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and Janine Albanese (Alternate to Superintendent’s Representative), for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and Timothy Dacey (Mayor’s Representative), for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Library Board of Trustees for the term specified. RESOLUTION #23-8 WHEREAS, the Director of Health of the Township of Piscataway has recommended the appointment of THOMAS RADA as Per-Diem Certified Animal Control Officer, TAJESH PATEL as Animal Cruelty Investigator, and DET. SEAN MORELLI as Alternate Animal Cruelty Investigator; and WHEREAS, THOMAS RADA has successfully completed the requisite training prescribed by the Commissioner of Health and secured the requisite certifications for such positions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that THOMAS RADA be and is hereby appointed Per-Diem Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 9 Certified Animal Control Officer for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TAJESH PATEL is hereby appointed Animal Cruelty Investigator, and DET. SEAN MORELLI is hereby appointed as Alternate Animal Cruelty Investigator for the Township of Piscataway, each for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-9 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendation for appointment to the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Rev. Henry Kenney, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-10 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Public Relations Advisory Commission for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Legina Adams, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Raj Kumar, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Kimberly Lane, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Nicole Owens, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2024; and Karen Johnson, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2024; and Councilwoman Michele Lombardi, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and Ahmed Multani, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and Amar Goswani, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Public Relations Advisory Commission for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-11 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Recreation Advisory Commission for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Kapil Shah, for a term of two (2) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Recreation Advisory Commission for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-12 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Rent Leveling Board for the terms indicated, subject to the approval of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 10 Kathryn Riss, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Jeffrey Tillery, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its approval to the above appointments to the Rent Leveling Board for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-13 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Rosemarie Picciuto, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Joan Stamile, for a term of three (3) years commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Karin O’Donnell, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and Antonio Abano, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and Joyce Coles, as an Advisor, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023 and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-14 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the following recommendations for appointment to the Senior Citizens Housing Board of Trustees for the terms indicated, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway: Timothy Dacey, for a term of three (3) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Dan Oglivie, for a term of three (3) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025; and Councilwoman Michele Lombardi, for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the above appointments to the Senior Citizens Housing Board of Trustees for the terms specified. RESOLUTION #23-15 WHEREAS, the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Piscataway, in conformity with the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et seq. authorizes the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway to make appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Piscataway; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the following named individuals be and are hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Piscataway for the term indicated: Shawn Cahill, for a four (4) year term commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2026; and Jeffrey Tillery, for a four (4) year term commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2026; and William Mitterando (Alternate No. 2), for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Waqar Ali (Alternate No. 3), for a two (2) year term commencing January 1, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2024; and Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 11 RESOLUTION #23-16 WHEREAS, the Mayor has recommended the designation of JAMES F. CLARKIN III, ESQ., as Supervising Prosecutor, for the purpose of conducting prosecutions and supervising the conduct of prosecutions within the Municipal Court of the Township of Piscataway, at no compensation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the appointment of JAMES F. CLARKIN III, ESQ., as Supervising Prosecutor for the Township of Piscataway for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-17 WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made to the Township Council to appoint THOMAS J. LANZA, ESQ. of Lanza & Lanza LLP, and JOHN KAWCZYNSKI, ESQ. of Field & Kawczynski, to be Township Prosecutors for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023, which appointments have received the approval of the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway; and WHEREAS, all individuals were previously qualified under the Fair and Open Process to provide professional services as Senior Prosecutors for the Township for 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the appointment of THOMAS J. LANZA, ESQ. of Lanza & Lanza LLP, and JOHN KAWCZYNSKI, ESQ. of Field & Kawczynski, as Township Prosecutors for the Township of Piscataway for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-18 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.2 requires that the Township of Piscataway designate an official or staff person to act as liaison and to serve as Public Agency Compliance Officer in conjunction with obligations imposed upon the Township of Piscataway regarding affirmative action requirements in the awarding of contracts; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has made the recommendation for appointment of TIMOTHY DACEY for Calendar Year 2023, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.2 and other authority; the Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the appointment of TIMOTHY DACEY as Township of Piscataway Public Agency Compliance Officer, for calendar year 2023. RESOLUTION #23-19 WHEREAS, Chapter II, Section 26.2—Municipal Court of the Township of Piscataway (Judge of the Municipal Court; Powers and Duties) of the Code of the Township of Piscataway provides that there shall be one or more Judges of the Municipal Court appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the Township Council; and WHEREAS, Chapter II, Section 26.2—Municipal Court of the Township of Piscataway (Judge of the Municipal Court: Powers and Duties) of the Code of the Township of Piscataway further provides that a Judge of the Municipal Court shall serve for a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment and until a successor shall be appointed and qualified; and WHEREAS, Mayor Brian Wahler wishes to appoint Judge James P. Hoebich to serve as a Judge of the Municipal Court from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the appointment of Judge James P. Hoebich as a Judge of the Municipal Court for a term of three (3) years each beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 12 RESOLUTION #23-20 WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made to the Township Council to appoint JOHN WISNIEWSKI, ESQ. of Wisniewski & Associates, and JAMES HARDING, ESQ. to be Public Defenders for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023, which appointments have received the approval of the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent to the appointment of JOHN WISNIEWSKI, ESQ. of Wisniewski & Associates, and JAMES HARDING, ESQ., as Public Defenders for the Municipal Court for the Township of Piscataway for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-21 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has recommended VANESSA COLON for the position of Municipal Court Administrator for the Township of Piscataway, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council hereby renders its advice and consent to the appointment of VANESSA COLON as Municipal Court Administrator for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-22 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has recommended ANGELA DOS SANTOS for the position of Deputy Municipal Court Administrator for the Township of Piscataway, subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council hereby renders its advice and consent to the appointment of ANGELA DOS SANTOS as Deputy Municipal Court Administrator for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-23 WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Township of Piscataway has recommended the appointment of VANDANA KHURANA as Treasurer for the Township of Piscataway and requested the advice and consent of the Township Council with respect to said appointment for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the Township Council does hereby extend its advice and consent for the appointment of VANDANA KHURANA as Treasurer for a term commencing January 1, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-24 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) has advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the following professional services for a term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 under a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.: Appraisal Services – Tax Appeals and Commercial Property Valuation Appraisal Services – Various Projects Architectural Services – Special Projects Auditing/Financial Services – Financial Advisors Auditing/Financial Services – Township Auditor COAH – COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH – COAH Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Administrator & Rental Agent COAH – COAH Professional Planning Services Construction Management Services Engineering Services – Engineering Services Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 13 Engineering Services – Infrastructure Analysis Engineering Services – Land Surveyor Engineering Services – NJDEP Stormwater Engineering Services – Redevelopment – Projects Engineering Services – Sewer Engineering Services – Special Projects Engineering Services – Township Engineer Engineering Services – Traffic/Engineering Grant Services – Advocacy & Federal Grant Writing Services Grant Services – Grant Consultant Legal Services – Assistant Township Attorney Legal Services – Bankruptcy Attorney Legal Services – Board of Adjustment Attorney Legal Services – Bond Counsel Legal Services – Labor Relations Counsel Legal Services – Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services – Planning Board Attorney Legal Services – Public Defender Legal Services – Redevelopment Counsel Legal Services – Rent Leveling Board Attorney Legal Services – Sewerage Attorney Legal Services – Special Legal Counsel/Conflict Attorney Legal Services – Special Legal Counsel/Conflict Labor Legal Services – Tax Appeal Counsel Legal Services – Township Attorney Legal Services -Redevelopment Counsel Planning Services – Board of Adjustment Planner Planning Services – Master Plan Reexamination Planner Planning Services – Planning Board Planner Planning Services – Special/Conflict Planner Planning Services – Township Planner Planning Services – Township Redevelopment Planner Qualified Purchasing Agent Consultant Services – Qualified Purchasing Agent Consultant Risk Management Services - Health Benefits Consultant Risk Management Services – Insurance Risk Management WHEREAS, submissions for the above professional services were received by the Township on November 3, 2022; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the “Fair and Open Process,” N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.1 et. seq. and the criteria set forth in the above RFQ, the Township Administration evaluated the above sealed proposal(s) by considering the following criteria: (a) experience and reputation in the field, (b) knowledge of the Township of Piscataway in relation to the subject matter to be addressed under the contract; (c) availability to accommodate any required meetings; (d) number of years practicing in the field; (e) familiarity with the Township of Piscataway; (f) availability of personnel, facilities, equipment and other resources; and (g) other factors to be in the Township’s best interests; and WHEREAS, after a thorough analysis of the sealed proposals received, the Township Administration recommended the following individuals/firms for the designated professional services for the Township of Piscataway at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ and the availability of funds: PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDIVIDUAL / FIRM Tax Appeals & Commercial Sterling DiSanto & Appraisal Services Property Valuation Associates Appraisal Services Various Projects Appraisal Services Appraisal Services Various Projects Various Projects Sockler Realty Services Sterling DiSanto & Associates Integra Realty Resources Architectural Services Special Projects Alaimo Group Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 14 Architectural Services Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Special Projects Financial Advisors Financial Advisors Financial Advisors Township Auditor Netta Architects Phoenix Advisors LLC Acacia Financial Group NW Financial Group PKF O'Conner Davies, LLP COAH COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH COAH Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Administrator & Rental Agent John T. Chadwick COAH COAH Professional Planning Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Najarian Associates Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Legacy Construction Management, Inc Collier Projects Leaders USA NE, LLC (formally Maser Consultant) Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Menlo Remington & Vernick T & M Associates Engineering Services Infrastructure Analysis CME Associates Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Land Surveyor Land Surveyor Land Surveyor Engineering Services Land Surveyor Naik Group Najarian Associates CME Associates Carroll Engineers of NJ, LLC Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater Chapman Environmental Services Mott MacDonald CME Associates Tectonic Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Redevelopment-Projects Redevelopment-Projects CME Associates Dolan & Dean Engineering Services Engineering Services Sewer Sewer Mott MacDonald D & B Engineers & COAH Piazza && Associate Acuity Consulting Services, LLC CGP & H Naik Group T & M Associates M & M Construction Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 15 Architects of NJ, PC Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Davey Resources Group, Inc. Alaimo Group Dolan & Dean Grotto Engineering Associates LLC Najarian Associates Naik Consulting Group Suburban Consulting Engineers Inc. Prestige P.E.I. CME Associates D&B Engineers & Architects of NJ, PC Delaware Raritan Engineering, Inc. T & M Associates Naik Group CME Associates Carroll Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Engineering Services Engineering Services Traffic/Engineering Traffic/Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Traffic/Engineering Traffic/Engineering Naik Consulting Group Dolan & Dean Klein Traffic Consulting, LLC Carroll Engineering Grant Services Advocacy & Federal Grant Writing Services CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC Grant Services Grant Services Grant Consultant Grant Consultant Millennium Strategies Bruno Associates Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Assistant Township Attorney Assistant Township Attorney Assistant Township Attorney Clarkin & Vignuolo Marco DiStefano, Esq. Florio, Kenny, Raval, LLP Bankruptcy Bankruptcy McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Marmero Law, LLC Legal Services Board of Adjustment Attorney Marriott Callahan & Blair PC Legal Services Legal Services Bond Counsel Bond Counsel Legal Services Bond Counsel McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Parker McCay PA Malamut & Associates, LLC Labor Relations Counsel Rainone Coughlin Minchello Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 16 Prusionowski & Trimboli, LLC Marco DiStefano Marmero Law, LLC Ruderman & Roth, LLC Malamut & Associates, LLC Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services Planning Board Attorney Legal Services Planning Board Attorney Lombardi & Lombardi Malamut & Associates, LLC Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Public Defender Public Defender Public Defender John S. Wisniewski of Wisniewski & Associates James M. Harding Marco DiStefano, Esq. Legal Services Redevelopment Counsel Legal Services Redevelopment Counsel Legal Services Rent Leveling Board Attorney Legal Services Legal Services Rent Leveling Board Attorney Rent Leveling Board Attorney James M. Harding LLC Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas, LLP Wisniewski & Associates Legal Services Sewerage Attorney Wisniewski & Associates Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Rainone Couglin Minchello Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Labor Counsel Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / John Kawczynski, Esq. of Field & Kawczynski Thomas Lanza of Lanza & Lanza Marco DiStefano, Esq. McManimon Scotland & Baumann LLC Malamut & Associates, LLC James M. Harding, Esq. Eric Bernstein & Associates Wisniewski & Associates Marmero Law, LLC Florio Kenny Raval, LLC Antonelli Kantor, PC Marco DiStefano Best Best & Krieger, LLC Eric Bernstein Rainone Coughlin Minchello Antonelli Kantor, PC Florio Kenny Raval LLP Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 17 Legal Services Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Venezia & Nolan PC Hill Wallack, LLP Antonelli Kantor, PC Marmero Law, LLC Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Township Attorney Township Attorney Township Attorney Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Marco DiStefano Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Planning Services Planning Services Board of Adjustment Planner Board of Adjustment Planner John T. Chadwick IV T & M Associates Legal Services Prusinowski & Trimboli, LLC Ruderman & Roth, LLC Planning Services Master Plan Reexamination Planner Master Plan Reexamination Planner Planning Services Planning Services Planning Board Planner Planning Board Planner CME Associates T & M Associates Planning Services Planning Services Special / Conflict Planner Special / Conflict Planner T & M Associates CME Associates Planning Services Township Planner T & M Associates Planning Services John T. Chadwick IV CME Associates Planning Services Township Planner – Redevelopment Township Planner – Redevelopment Township Planner – Redevelopment Qualified Purchasing Agent Consulting Services Qualified Purchasing Agent Consultant Governance & Fiscal Affairs LLC Health Benefits Consultant Health Benefits Consultant Acrisure, LLC Brown & Brown Metro, LLC Insurance Risk Management Acrisure, LLC Planning Services Planning Services Risk Management Services Risk Management Services Risk Management Services 4Site Planning, LLC John T. Chadwick IV CME Associates NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that in accordance with “Fair and Open Process,” N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. and the requirements set forth in the aforementioned Request for Qualifications, the Township Council does hereby accept the rates and qualifications of the following individuals/firms to serve the Township’s needs and shall be called upon by the Township for services as needed for the term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ and the availability of funds: Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 18 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Tax Appeals & Commercial Appraisal Services Property Valuation INDIVIDUAL / FIRM Sterling DiSanto & Associates Appraisal Services Various Projects Appraisal Services Appraisal Services Various Projects Various Projects Sockler Realty Services Sterling DiSanto & Associates Integra Realty Resources Architectural Services Architectural Services Special Projects Special Projects Alaimo Group Netta Architects Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Auditing/Financial Services Financial Advisors Financial Advisors Financial Advisors Township Auditor Phoenix Advisors LLC Acacia Financial Group NW Financial Group PKF O'Conner Davies, LLP COAH COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH COAH Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Administrator & Rental Agent COAH Professional Planning Services John T. Chadwick COAH Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Najarian Associates Construction Management Services Construction Management Services Legacy Construction Management, Inc Collier Projects Leaders USA NE, LLC (formally Maser Consultant) Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Menlo Remington & Vernick T & M Associates Engineering Services Infrastructure Analysis CME Associates Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Land Surveyor Land Surveyor Land Surveyor Engineering Services Land Surveyor Naik Group Najarian Associates CME Associates Carroll Engineers of NJ, LLC COAH Piazza && Associate Acuity Consulting Services, LLC CGP & H Naik Group T & M Associates M & M Construction Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 19 Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater NJDEP Stormwater Chapman Environmental Services Mott MacDonald CME Associates Tectonic Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Redevelopment-Projects Redevelopment-Projects CME Associates Dolan & Dean Engineering Services Sewer Engineering Services Sewer Mott MacDonald D & B Engineers & Architects of NJ, PC Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Special Projects, Environmental, Etc Davey Resources Group, Inc. Alaimo Group Dolan & Dean Grotto Engineering Associates LLC Najarian Associates Naik Consulting Group Suburban Consulting Engineers Inc. Prestige P.E.I. CME Associates D&B Engineers & Architects of NJ, PC Delaware Raritan Engineering, Inc. T & M Associates Naik Group CME Associates Carroll Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Engineering Services Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Township Engineer Engineering Services Engineering Services Traffic/Engineering Traffic/Engineering Engineering Services Engineering Services Traffic/Engineering Traffic/Engineering Naik Consulting Group Dolan & Dean Klein Traffic Consulting, LLC Carroll Engineering Grant Services Advocacy & Federal Grant Writing Services CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC Grant Services Grant Services Grant Consultant Grant Consultant Millennium Strategies Bruno Associates Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Assistant Township Attorney Assistant Township Attorney Assistant Township Attorney Clarkin & Vignuolo Marco DiStefano, Esq. Florio, Kenny, Raval, LLP Bankruptcy Bankruptcy McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Marmero Law, LLC Legal Services Legal Services Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 20 Legal Services Legal Services Bond Counsel Bond Counsel Legal Services Bond Counsel Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Labor Relations Counsel Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Parker McCay PA Malamut & Associates, LLC Rainone Coughlin Minchello Prusionowski & Trimboli, LLC Marco DiStefano Marmero Law, LLC Ruderman & Roth, LLC Malamut & Associates, LLC Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor Municipal Prosecutor John Kawczynski, Esq. of Field & Kawczynski Thomas Lanza of Lanza & Lanza Marco DiStefano, Esq. Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Public Defender Public Defender Public Defender John S. Wisniewski of Wisniewski & Associates James M. Harding Marco DiStefano, Esq. McManimon Scotland & Baumann LLC Malamut & Associates, LLC Legal Services Redevelopment Counsel Legal Services Redevelopment Counsel Legal Services Rent Leveling Board Attorney Legal Services Legal Services Rent Leveling Board Attorney Rent Leveling Board Attorney James M. Harding LLC Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas, LLP Wisniewski & Associates Legal Services Sewerage Attorney Wisniewski & Associates Rainone Couglin Minchello Legal Services Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Legal Services Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Labor Counsel Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services James M. Harding, Esq. Eric Bernstein & Associates Wisniewski & Associates Marmero Law, LLC Florio Kenny Raval, LLC Antonelli Kantor, PC Marco DiStefano Best Best & Krieger, LLC Eric Bernstein Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 21 Legal Services Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Special Legal Counsel / Conflict Attorney Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Venezia & Nolan PC Hill Wallack, LLP Antonelli Kantor, PC Marmero Law, LLC Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Township Attorney Township Attorney Township Attorney Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Marco DiStefano Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Legal Services Rainone Coughlin Minchello Antonelli Kantor, PC Florio Kenny Raval LLP Prusinowski & Trimboli, LLC Ruderman & Roth, LLC Planning Services Master Plan Reexamination Planner Master Plan Reexamination Planner Planning Services Planning Services Special / Conflict Planner Special / Conflict Planner T & M Associates CME Associates Planning Services Township Planner T & M Associates Planning Services John T. Chadwick IV CME Associates Planning Services Township Planner – Redevelopment Township Planner – Redevelopment Township Planner – Redevelopment Qualified Purchasing Agent Consulting Services Qualified Purchasing Agent Consultant Governance & Fiscal Affairs LLC Health Benefits Consultant Health Benefits Consultant Acrisure, LLC Brown & Brown Metro, LLC Insurance Risk Management Acrisure, LLC Planning Services Planning Services Risk Management Services Risk Management Services Risk Management Services 4Site Planning, LLC John T. Chadwick IV CME Associates BE IT THEREFORE FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that in accordance with "Fair and Open Process," N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. and the requirements set forth in the aforementioned Request for Qualifications, the Township Council does hereby award one (1) year contracts to the following qualified individuals/firms for the designated professional services for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023 at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ, the availability of funds, and not to exceed as authorized by the Township Council in the Township 2023 Temporary and Permanent Budgets: Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 22 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDIVIDUAL / FIRM Auditing/Financial Services Financial Advisors Auditing/Financial Services Township Auditor COAH COAH Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing COAH COAH Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Administrator & Rental Agent COAH COAH Professional Planning Services Engineering Services Township Engineer Delaware Raritan Engineering, Inc. Grant Services Advocacy & Federal Grant Writing Services CapitalEdge Strategies, LLC Legal Services Assistant Township Attorney Clarkin & Vignuolo Legal Services Bond Counsel McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC Legal Services Labor Relations Counsel Rainone Coughlin Minchello NW Financial Group PKF O'Conner Davies, LLP Piazza && Associate CGP & H John T. Chadwick Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services Municipal Prosecutor John Kawczynski, Esq. of Field & Kawczynski Thomas Lanza of Lanza & Lanza Legal Services Legal Services Public Defender Public Defender Wisniewski & Associates James M. Harding Legal Services Redevelopment Counsel McManimon Scotland & Baumann LLC Legal Services Rent Leveling Board Attorney James M. Harding LLC Legal Services Legal Services Tax Appeal Counsel Tax Appeal Counsel Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Venezia & Nolan PC Legal Services Township Attorney Hoagland Longo Moran Dunst & Doukas LLP Qualified Purchasing Agent Consulting Services Qualified Purchasing Agent Consultant Governance & Fiscal Affairs LLC Risk Management Services Health Benefits Consultant Acrisure, LLC Risk Management Services Insurance Risk Management Acrisure, LLC Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Planning Board and the Township Board of Adjustment shall qualify and award contracts in regard to professional service RFQs received by the Township on behalf of same. RESOLUTION #23-25 WHEREAS, The Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L.1987, c.102, has established a recycling fund from which a tonnage grant may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local source separation and recycling programs; and WHEREAS, it is the intent and spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and to expand existing programs; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has promulgated recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and WHEREAS, the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including but not limited to, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to the act of recycling and indicate the assent of the Township of Piscataway to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and WHEREAS, such a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure the application is properly completed and timely filed; and WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway desires to maintain its commitment to recycling and wishes to apply for a recycling tonnage grant application with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for 2022; and WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway wishes to appoint GUY GASPARI, as the 2023 Township of Piscataway Recycling Coordinator to ensure the application for the recycling tonnage grant is properly completed and timely filed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Piscataway that the Township of Piscataway hereby authorizes the submission of the 2022 recycling tonnage grant application and designates GUY GASPARI, as the Recycling Coordinator, for a term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023, to ensure that the recycling tonnage grant application is properly completed and filed and execute any documents as necessary to obtain said grant. RESOLUTION #23-26 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway desires to maintain its commitment to a clean community and wishes to apply for a Clean Communities Grant with the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway wishes to appoint GUY GASPARI, as the 2023 Township of Piscataway Clean Communities Coordinator to ensure the application is properly completed and timely filed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of Piscataway that the Township of Piscataway hereby authorizes the submission of the Clean Communities Grant application to the State of New Jersey and designates GUY GASPARI, as the Clean Communities Coordinator, for a term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023, to ensure that the Clean Communities Grant application is properly completed and filed. RESOLUTION #23-27 WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Township of Piscataway avail itself of the services of an Official and Certifying Agent for Municipal Lien Searches for improvements authorized but not assessed by the Township of Piscataway; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that MELISSA A. SEADER, Municipal Clerk of the Township of Piscataway, be and is hereby designated Certifying Official for Municipal Lien Searches for a term of one (1) year, said term commencing on January 1, 2023 and Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 24 expiring on December 31, 2023, for improvements authorized but not assessed by the Township of Piscataway, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-18.1, et seq.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Certifying Official shall receive for each certificate issued by her a reasonable fee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-11, such fees to be remitted by the Certifying Official to the Township of Piscataway. RESOLUTION #23-28 WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Township of Piscataway avail itself of the services of an Officer and Certifying Agent to determine whether subdivisions have been approved; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that DAWN CORCORAN-GARDELLA, be and is hereby appointed Certifying Agent for Subdivision Approvals for a term of one (1) year, said term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Certifying Agent shall receive for each certification issued by her a reasonable fee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-18.4, such fees to be remitted by the Certifying Agent to the Township of Piscataway. RESOLUTION #23-29 WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey requires formal application to be made for Flood Hazard Permits; and WHEREAS, the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection require that such permit applications be signed by an appropriately designated official of each municipality; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that either TIMOTHY DACEY, Business Administrator of the Township of Piscataway or JOSEPH HERRERA, Supervisor of Engineering of the Township of Piscataway, be and are hereby designated as Agents of the Township of Piscataway for a term of one (1) year, said term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023, for the purpose of filing Flood Hazard Permit applications with the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey. RESOLUTION #23-30 WHEREAS, the Freehold Soil Conservation District of the State of New Jersey requires formal application to be made for various township projects; and WHEREAS, the regulations of the Freehold Soil Conservation District require that such applications be signed by an appropriately designated official of each municipality; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that either TIMOTHY DACEY, Business Administrator of the Township of Piscataway or JOSEPH HERRERA, Supervisor of Engineering of the Township of Piscataway, be and are hereby designated as Agents of the Township of Piscataway for a term of one (1) year, said term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023, for the purpose of filing applications with the Freehold Soil Conservation District of the State of New Jersey. RESOLUTION #23-31 WHEREAS, it is necessary that applications be made to the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey regarding the extension of any sanitary sewer within the Township of Piscataway; and WHEREAS, the regulations of the Department of Environmental Protection require that such applications be signed by an appropriately designated official of each municipality; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that either TIMOTHY DACEY, Business Administrator of the Township of Piscataway or JOSEPH HERRERA, Supervisor of Engineering of the Township of Piscataway, be and are hereby designated as Agents of the Township of Piscataway, for a term of one (1) year, said term commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2023, for the purpose of filing applications with the Department of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey for the extension of any sanitary sewer within the Township. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 25 RESOLUTION #23-32 The following institutions are hereby designated as the official depositories for funds of the TOWNSHIP OF PISCATAWAY for 2023: 1. TD Bank, NA 2. Bank of America 3. Wells Fargo Bank 4. PNC Bank 5. State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund 6. Citibank, NA 7. Unity Bank 8. First Bank 9. Provident Bank 10. Fulton Bank of New Jersey 11. Peapack-Gladstone Bank 12. Investors Bank 13. J P. Morgan Chase Bank 14. Amboy National Bank 15. Columbia Bank 16. Valley National Bank 17. Bank of Woodbridge 18. Northfield Bank 19. Magyar Bank 20. Santander Bank – National Bank 21. Two River Community Bank 22. Affinity Federal Credit Union 23. BCB Community Bank 24. Bank of Princeton 25. Peoples Security Bank RESOLUTION #23-33 BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, County of Middlesex, that for the year 2023, the following shall serve as the cash management plan of the Township of Piscataway: The Chief Financial Officer is directed to use this cash management plan as the guide in depositing and investing the Township of Piscataway funds. The following are authorized as suitable investments: • Interest-bearing bank accounts and certificates of deposit in authorized banks, listed below, for deposit of local unit funds (GUDPA approved). • Governmental money market mutual funds that comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:5- 15.1(e). • Any federal agency or instrumentality obligation authorized by Congress that matures within 397 days from date of purchase, and has a fixed rate of interest not dependent on any index or external factors. • Bonds or other obligations of the local unit or school district of which the local unit is a part. • Any other obligations with maturities not exceeding 397 days, as permitted by the Division of Investments. • Local government investment pools which comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:515.1(e) and conditions set by the Division of Local Governments Services. • New Jersey State Cash Management Fund. • Repurchase agreements (repos) of fully collateralized securities which comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.1(a). The following Government Unit Depository Protection Act approved banks are authorized depositories for deposit funds: TD BANK, NA BANK OF AMERICA WELLS FARGO BANK PNC BANK Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 26 STATE OF NEW JERSEY CASH MANAGEMENT FUND CITIBANK, NA UNITY BANK FIRST BANK PROVIDENT BANK FULTON BANK OF NEW JERSEY PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK INVESTORS BANK J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK AMBOY NATIONAL BANK COLUMBIA BANK VALLEY NATIONAL BANK BANK OF WOODBRIDGE NORTHFIELD BANK MAGYAR BANK AFFINITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SANTANDER BANK, N.A. TWO RIVER COMMUNITY BANK BCB COMMUNITY BANK BANK OF PRINCETON PEOPLES SECURITY BANK The following are approved security broker/dealers: MCIA CLASS State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund The registered principal of any brokerage firm approved above shall be provided with and sign an acknowledgment that they have seen and reviewed the cash management plan. Each month the Chief Financial Officer shall prepare a report for the governing body that consists of the following: • A summary of all investments made or redeemed. • Any and all financial institutions holding local unit funds. • The class or type of securities purchased or funds deposited. • Income earned on deposits and investments. • Market value of investments and disclosure of the manner the value was determined. • A listing of accounts or deposits that do not earn interest. The approved cash management policy is an integral part of this document. Any official involved with the selection of depositories, investments, broker/dealers shall disclose any material business or personal relationship to the governing body and to the Local Finance Board. Any official who in the course of his or her duties deposits or invests in accordance with this plan shall be relieved of any liability for any loss incurred. RESOLUTION #23-34 Both the THE STAR-LEDGER, One Star Ledger Plaza, Newark, New Jersey 07102; and the COURIER NEWS, 92 East Main St., Suite 202 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 are hereby designated as the Official Newspapers of the Township of Piscataway for all purposes envisaged by statute, either one or both of the above newspapers to be used for the publication of all requisite notices commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-35 WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapters 231, P.L. 1975) requires the governing body of a municipality to designate newspapers to be the recipients of the notices of any regular, special or rescheduled meetings of the Township Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that the THE STAR-LEDGER, One Star Ledger Plaza Newark, New Jersey 07102; and the Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 27 COURIER NEWS, 92 East Main St., Suite 202 Somerville, New Jersey 08876 be and are hereby designated as the newspapers to receive notices of any regular, special or rescheduled meetings commencing January 1, 2023 and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-36 WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway desires to provide for the designation of authorized signatures to be registered with the officially designated banks of deposit and other depositories; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway that, for the purposes of providing signatures for all checks, the following signature is hereby authorized: MAYOR: BRIAN C. WAHLER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR: TIMOTHY DACEY FINANCE DIRECTOR: DANIEL MENSAH LAMPTEY TREASURER: VANDANA KHURANA BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all checks shall be validated either by the signature of the Mayor or, in his absence, the Business Administrator, and countersigned by the Treasurer except that, as provided for by the Revised General Ordinances and the Administrative Code of the Township of Piscataway, payroll checks may be signed by the Treasurer, or in his absence the Deputy Treasurer, with the Certification of the Business Administrator. RESOLUTION #23-37 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the governing body of the Township of Piscataway to establish by resolution the rate of interest to be charged for the nonpayment of taxes, sewer rent, assessments and other municipal charges on any installment which is not made within the tenth (10th) calendar day following the date upon which the same became due and payable; and WHEREAS, Chapter 75, P.L. 1991, permits the governing body of the Township of Piscataway to establish a penalty to be charged to a taxpayer with a delinquency in excess of $10,000.00 who fails to pay that delinquency prior to the end of the calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway wishes to continue the policies currently in effect with respect to delinquencies; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway as follows: 1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-67, the Township of Piscataway hereby reaffirms that the following interest shall be charged for the non-payment of taxes, sewer service charges and assessments on any installment which is not made before or within the tenth (10th) calendar day following the date upon which same became payable: Eight (8%) percent per annum on the first $1,500.00 and eighteen (18%) percent per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date of actual payment. The term “delinquent” as used herein shall mean the sum of all taxes and municipal charges due on a given parcel of property covering any number of quarters or years; and 2. If payment of the installment for taxes, sewer service charges or assessments is not made within the ten (10) calendar day period, interest shall be charged in accordance with the rates specified in this Resolution and such interest shall revert to the date the installment was due; and 3. In accordance with Chapter 75, P.L. 1991, any taxpayer with a delinquency in excess of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars who fails to pay that delinquency prior to the end of any calendar year, shall be assessed a penalty for that year of six (6%) percent of the amount of the delinquency, in addition to the interest provided for in Paragraph 1; and 4. The provisions of Paragraph 1 and 2 herein shall remain in effect unless and until superseded by Township of Piscataway resolution or ordinance. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 28 RESOLUTION #23-38 WHEREAS, the Administration has recommended that the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway authorize appropriate municipal officials to prepare bid specifications, advertise and receive bids for the following goods and services: • AERATING FOUNTAIN INSTALLATION, REMOVAL & WINTERIZATION • AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT • AUCTIONEER SERVICES • AUTOMOTIVE TIRES • BIODEGRADABLE LEAF BAGS • BITUMINOUS CONCRETE/HOT MIX ASPHALT • BRINE MAKING AND DISPENSING EQUIPMENT • BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE & CELL TOWERS • BYPASS PUMP GENERATORS • CHAIRS FOR SENIOR CENTER • COMPACTOR TRUCK • DEMOLITION SERVICES • ELECTRONIC BID SERVICES FOR PURCHASING • EMERGENCY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE • ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND REMEDIATION SERVICES • E TICKETING SERVICES • FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION • FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SUBCODE INSPECTION SERVICES • FLOOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES • GEESE CONTROL SERVICES • HVAC EQUIPMENT • HVAC MAINTENENANCE AT VARIOUS TOWNSHIP BUILDINGS • INFRASTRUCTURE VIDEO INVENTORY • JANITORIAL SERVICES • JANITORIAL SUPPLIES • KENNEDY LIBRARY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS • KENNEDY LIBRARY ROOF REPAIR • LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES • MUNICIPAL LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE • LEAF PICKUP SERVICES • LIBRARY EXPANSION • LIBRARY PAINTING • MAJOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VARIOUS ROADS • MANAGES PRINT/COPY SOLUTIONS • MATERIAL FOR CRACK SEALING • MECHANICAL AND/OR VACUUM STREET SWEEPING • MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS UPGRADE • MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS UPGRADE • NJDEP PERMIT PROCESSING • OUTDOOR ADVERTISING • PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR AUTOS AND TRUCKS • PARTS AND REPAIR FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT • PIPELINE AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION • PISCATAWAY COMMUNITY TELEVISION EQUIPMENT • PISCATAWAY COMMUNITY CENTER • PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE REPLACEMENT • PROFESSIONAL CARPET & FLOOR CLEANING SERVICES • PROFESSIONAL COVID-19 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING SERVICES • PROFESSIONAL GUTTER CLEANING SERVICES • PROFESSIONAL WINDOW AND GLASS CLEANING SERVICES • PUMP STATION EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE • PUMP STATION GENERATORS • RECREATION UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES/FIRST AID FOR ALL SPORTS Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 29 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ROAD SAMPLING ROCK SALT ROLLOFF TRUCK SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS SCREEN PRINTING/EMBROIDERY SERVICES SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SECURITY CAMERAS SEWER REMEDIATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SEWER SYSTEM INSPECTION SENIOR CENTER LANDSCAPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS SENIOR CENTER PAINTING SIGN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RETROREFLECTIVITY MONITORING SNOW PLOWING SERVICES SNOW SHOVELING SERVCES SOLAR ARRAYS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SOUND SYSETM FOR SENIOR CENTER STERLING VILLAGE APARTMENT FLOOR REPLACEMENT STERLING VILLAGE AUTOMATIC DOOR REPLACEMENT STERLING VILLAGE COUNTER AND KITCHEN TOP RELACEMENT STERLING VILLAGE FIRE SPRINKLER UPGRADE STERLING VILLAGE FURNITURE STERLING VILLAGE SECURITY SERVICES STERLING VILLIAGE WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND INSULATION MATERIALS STERLING VILLAGE LANDSCAPING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS STREET SWEEPER TRUCK STREET TREE REPLACEMENTS AND VARIOUS PLANTINGS STERLING VILLAGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES STERLING VILLAGE PAINTING STORM SEWER CATCH BASIN AND MANHOLE CLEANING TRAFFIC LINE STRIPING MATERIALS TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES TRAFFIC SIGNAL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TREE PRUNING AND REMOVAL SERVICES TRUCK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TIRES TURF TREATMENTS UNDERGROUND FUEL TANK REMOVAL VARIOUS BIKE PATH IMPROVEMENTS VARIOUS BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES VARIOUS FLEET SERVICES & EQUIPMENT VARIOUS HEAVY & UTILITY EQUIPMENT VARIOUS MILLING /RESURFACING AND RELATED PREP. PROJECTS VARIOUS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS VARIOUS PARK AND COURT AMENITIES/REHAB PROJECTS VARIOUS PAVING/CURB/SIDEWALK/GUTTER PROJECTS VARIOUS PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL ITEM SERVICES VARIOUS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES VARIOUS TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS VARIOUS TRAFFIC & LIGHTING MATERIALS VARIOUS TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS/EQUIPMENT VEGETATIVE DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICE VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING WITH FRAME WORK VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND PAINTING WITHOUT FRAME WORK VENDING MACHINE SERVICES VMS SIGNS WASTE WATER SAMPLING WATER AND SEWER INFRASTUCTURE PROJECTS WESTERGARD LIBRARY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 30 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to prepare bid specifications, advertise and receive bids for the award of contracts for the above listed goods and services in calendar year 2023. RESOLUTION #23-39 WHEREAS, on December 8, 2022, Khasem A. Sessoms paid fifty-eight dollars ($58.00) online in error as it pertains to a Gun Permit, which payment should have only been for seven dollars ($7.00); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to refund the overpayment for said Gun Permit Fee, in the amount of fiftyone dollars ($51.00) to Khasem A. Sessoms. RESOLUTION #23-40 WHEREAS, the Estate of Mary Carol Niezgoda requests the return of a Security Deposit, in the amount of $1,182.23, posted with the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) for Apartment 431 at Sterling Village; and WHEREAS, the Township Finance Department recommends the release of said Security Deposits; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to release said Security Deposit in the amount of $1,182.23, to the Estate of Mary Carol Niezgoda in regard to Apartment 431 at Sterling Village. RESOLUTION #23-41 WHEREAS, on June 26, 2018, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY, posted an escrow check with the Township of Piscataway, in the amount of $5,000.00, regarding Application # 18-ZB-30/31V for Block 11701, Lot 16.05 (909 River Road); and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Request for Release of Funds dated October 27, 2022 and a Memorandum from the Township Supervisor of Planning dated December 8, 2022, the Supervisor of Planning and the Finance Department approved the release of the unexpended escrow fees in the amount of $517.77 to Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2019, October 29, 2019, January 15, 2019, May 25, 2021, and November 17, 2021, 90 Hancock Road LLC, Jackson, NJ, posted escrow checks with the Township of Piscataway in the amount of $2,000, $1,571.00, $2,500.00, $2,500.00 and $1,500.00, respectfully, regarding Planning Board Application # 19-PB33 for Block 6501, Lot 12 (90 Hancock Road); and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Request for Release of Funds dated October 21, 2022 and a Memorandum from the Township Supervisor of Planning dated December 9, 2022, the Supervisor of Planning and the Finance Department approved the release of the unexpended escrow fees in the amount of $347.40 to 90 Hancock Road, Jackson, NJ; and WHEREAS, on March 31, 2022, Island Home Builders, LLC, Jackson, NJ, posted an escrow check with the Township of Piscataway in the amount of $1,000.00, regarding Planning Board Application #22-PB-09 for Block 6501, Lot 12 (90 Hancock Road); and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Request for Release of Funds dated October 21, 2022 and a Memorandum from the Township Supervisor of Planning dated December 8, 2022, the Supervisor of Planning and the Finance Department approved the release of the unexpended escrow fees in the amount of $633.13 to Island Home Builders, LLC, Jackson, NJ; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to release unexpended escrow fees to Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY in the amount of $517.77, regarding Application # 18-ZB-30/31V for Block 11701, Lot 16.05 (909 River Road); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to release unexpended escrow fees to 90 Hancock Road, Jackson, NJ in the amount of Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 31 $347.40 regarding Planning Board Application # 19-PB-33 for Block 6501, Lot 12 (90 Handcock Road); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to release unexpended escrow fees to Island Home Builders LLC, Jackson, NJ in the amount of $633.13 regarding Planning Board Application # 22-PB-09 for Block 6501, Lot 12 (90 Hancock Road). RESOLUTION #23-42 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway wishes to become a member of 1Government Procurement Alliance (“1GPA”); and WHEREAS, membership in the 1GPA will provide the Township the opportunity to purchase off of nationally, competitively solicited contracts which will save the Township money by leveraged volume pricing; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 et. seq. authorizes the Township to make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract to become a member of and make purchases through the 1Government Procurement Alliance. RESOLUTION #23-43 WHEREAS, Najarian Associates, Eatontown, NJ was awarded a contract for Professional Services in regard to the Leslie Avenue Roadway Improvements Phase II Project (the "Project"), in the amount not to exceed $79,500.00; and WHEREAS, additional work is required for the Project that was not included in the original scope of work outlined by the Township and not anticipated in the proposal from Najarian Associates to the Township for the Project; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 authorizes the Township to approve change orders for professional services for a project; and WHEREAS, Township Supervisor of Engineering has reviewed the Contract Amendment Request No. 2, dated December 12, 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and recommends approval of same; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2016-025-02; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to amend the total contract amount with Najarian Associates, Eatontown, NJ, from $79,500.00 to a final total not to exceed $84,500.00, an increase of not to exceed $5,000.00, due to additional work for the Leslie Avenue Roadway Improvements Phase II Project, subject to all bid specifications and contract documents. RESOLUTION #23-44 WHEREAS, on November 15, 2013, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY, posted an escrow check with the Township of Piscataway, in the amount of $2,500.00, regarding Planning Board Application # 12-PB-06V for Block 11701, Lot 16.05 (909 River Road); and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Request for Release of Funds dated June 3, 2020 and a Memorandum from the Township Supervisor of Engineering dated December 16, 2022, the Supervisor of Planning and the Finance Department approved the release of the unexpended escrow fees in the amount of $471.71 to Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to release unexpended escrow fees to Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, NY in the amount of $471.71 regarding Planning Board Application # 12-PB06V for Block 11701, Lot 16.05 (909 River Road). RESOLUTION #23-45 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) has advertised a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the following professional services for a term from Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 32 January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 under a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.: Tax Assessor – Special Projects – Consultant WHEREAS, submissions for the above professional services were received by the Township on December 22, 2022; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the “Fair and Open Process,” N.J.S.A. 19:44A20.1 et. seq. and the criteria set forth in the above RFQ, the Township Administration evaluated the above sealed proposal(s) by considering the following criteria: (a) experience and reputation in the field, (b) knowledge of the Township of Piscataway in relation to the subject matter to be addressed under the contract; (c) availability to accommodate any required meetings; (d) number of years practicing in the field; (e) familiarity with the Township of Piscataway; (f) availability of personnel, facilities, equipment and other resources; and (g) other factors to be in the Township’s best interests; and WHEREAS, after a thorough analysis of the sealed proposals received, the Township Administration recommended the following individuals/firms for the designated professional services for the Township of Piscataway, for the one (1) year period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ and the availability of funds: INDIVIDUAL/FIRM Charles E. Heck PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Tax Assessor – Special Projects – Consultant NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that in accordance with “Fair and Open Process,” N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et. seq. and the requirements set forth in the aforementioned Request for Qualifications, the Township Council does hereby accept the rates and qualifications of the following individuals/firms for the term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 at the rates set forth on the rate sheets annexed to their proposals, subject to the terms of the RFQ and the availability of funds: INDIVIDUAL/FIRM Charles E. Heck PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Tax Assessor – Special Projects – Consultant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council does hereby award a one (1) year contract to Charles E. Heck for Tax Assessor – Special Projects Consultant in the amount not to exceed $16,481.00, for a term commencing January 1, 2023, and terminating December 31, 2023. RESOLUTION #23-46 WHEREAS, on December 21, 2022, Michelle Rizzo, Monroe, NJ made two payments in the amount of five-hundred and fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($514.50) and five-hundred and twenty-nine dollars and forty-two cents ($529.42) for a Building Permit Violation as it pertains to Block 7004, Lot 13 (214 Runyon Ave), for which payment should have only been five-hundred and twenty-nine dollars and forty-two cents ($529.42); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to refund said payment for the Building Permit Violation as it pertains to Block 7004, Lot 13 (214 Runyon Ave) in the amount of five-hundred and fourteen dollars and fifty cents ($514.50) to Michelle Rizzo. RESOLUTION #23-47 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) desires to purchase Office, School and other Workplace Supplies and Services (the “Supplies & Services”); and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends purchasing the Supplies and Services from Amazon.com Services, LLC/Amazon Business, Seattle, WA, in the amount of $25,000.00 for CY 2023 through the OMNIA Partnership (formerly US Communities) Contract # R-TC-17006-NEW JERSEY LFN-2012-10; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 et. seq. authorizes the Township to make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 33 competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0003; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Amazon.com Services, LLC/Amazon Business, Seattle, WA to purchase Office, School and other Workplace Supplies and Services in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00, through the OMNIA Partnership (formerly US Communities) Contract # R-TC-17006-NEW JERSEY LFN-2012-10 for CY 2023. RESOLUTION #23-48 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Printing of the Township Newsletters Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter (the “Printing”); and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 allows the Township to receive quotations in lieu of public bidding if the contract amount is less than or equal to the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution, dated June 4, 2020, the Township increased their bid threshold to $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Township has obtained two (2) quotes in regard to the Printing; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Printing to Courier Printing Corp, Deposit, NY, in the amount not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0004; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Printing Services for the Township Newsletter with Courier Printing Corp, Deposit, NY, in the amount not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023. RESOLUTION #23-49 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Express Overnight Delivery Services; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for Express Overnight Delivery Services to Federal Express, Pittsburgh, PA, through the US Government Contract in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for CY 2023; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0005; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Express Overnight Delivery Services with Federal Express, Pittsburgh, PA, through the US Government Contract for a total cost not to exceed $20,000.00 for CY 2023. RESOLUTION #23-50 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway is in need of Postage for Bulk Mail Newsletters, Tax Bills under Piscataway Township Permit #927 (the “Postage”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. § 40A:11-5(2), any contract the amount of which exceeds the bid threshold, may be negotiated and awarded by the governing body without public advertising for bids and bidding if it is to be entered into with the United States of America or any board, body, officer, agency, or authority thereof; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Postage under Piscataway Township Permit #927 to US Postmaster, Edison, NJ, in the amount not to exceed $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0006; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Postage for Bulk Mail Newsletters, Tax Bills under Piscataway Township Permit #927 with US Postmaster, Edison, NJ, for a total cost not to exceed $44,000.00. RESOLUTION #23-51 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of a Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 34 Postage Mail Machine Lease Agreement, Meter Rental, and Equipment in the Mail Machine in Clerk’s Office; and WHEREAS, Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for Postage Mail Machine Lease Agreement, Meter Rental, and Equipment in the Mail Machine in Clerk’s Office through New Jersey State Contract #A41258 to Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, in the amount not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0007; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract Postage Mail Machine Lease Agreement, Meter Rental, and Equipment in the Mail Machine in Clerk’s Office with Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, for a total cost not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023, through New Jersey State Contract Vendor #A41258. RESOLUTION #23-52 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Postage for Machine in Clerk’s Office; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Postage through New Jersey State Contract #A41258 to Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for CY 2023; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0008; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Postage for Machine in Clerk’s Office with Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, for a total cost not to exceed $80,000.00, for CY 2023, through New Jersey State Contract #A41258. RESOLUTION #23-53 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Supplies for the Postage Mail Machine in the Clerk’s Office (the “Supplies”); and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Supplies through New Jersey State Contract #A41258 to Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, in the amount not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0009; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Supplies for the Postage Mail Machine in the Clerk’s Office with Pitney Bowes, Inc., Neenah, WI, for a total cost not to exceed $17,500.00 for CY 2023, through New Jersey State Contract #A41258. RESOLUTION #23-54 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Food Items and Water for Township Events, Senior Center and Administration (the “Items”); and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 allows the Township to receive quotations in lieu of public bidding if the contract amount is less than or equal to the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution, dated June 4, 2020, the Township increased their bid threshold to $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Township has obtained two (2) quotes in regard to the Items; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding an Open-End contract for the purchase of the Items on an as-needed basis to Saker Shop Rite, Inc., Holmdel, NJ (1282 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ) through ACCU #011314, in the amount not to exceed $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.1 et seq., any OpenEnded contract shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient funds annually; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0010; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into an Open-End contract for the purchase of Food Items and Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 35 Water for Township Events, Senior Center and Administration on an as-needed basis with Saker Shop Rite, Inc., Holmdel, NJ (1282 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ) for a total cost not to exceed $44,000.00, through ACCU #0113-14. RESOLUTION #23-55 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Food Items and Water for Township Events, Senior Center and Administration (the “Items”); and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 allows the Township to receive quotations in lieu of public bidding if the contract amount is less than or equal to the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution, dated June 4, 2020, the Township increased their bid threshold to $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Township has obtained two (2) quotes in regard to the Items; and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding an Open-End contract for the purchase of the Items on an as-needed basis to Stop & Shop Supermarket Co, LLC (581 Stelton Road), Piscataway, NJ, in the amount not to exceed $44,000.00; and WHEREAS, pursuant to requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.1 et seq., any OpenEnded contract shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of sufficient funds annually; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into an Open-End contract for Food Items and Water for Township Events, Senior Center and Administration on an as-needed basis with Stop & Shop Supermarket Co, LLC (581 Stelton Road), Piscataway, NJ, through ACCU #0113-14, in the amount not to exceed $44,000.00. RESOLUTION #23-56 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Office, School and other Workplace Supplies and Services (the “Supplies & Services”); and WHEREAS, the Township Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Supplies & Services through Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #010615), to Staples Advantage, Aurora, CO in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 et. seq. authorizes the Township to make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0013; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the Office, School and other Workplace Supplies and Services with Staples Advantage, Aurora, CO, for a total cost not to exceed $85,000.00, through Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #010615). RESOLUTION #23-57 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway is in need of Copy Paper and Office Supplies (the “Supplies”); and WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway Business Administrator recommends awarding a contract for the Supplies through ESCNJ CO-OP Contract #22/23-20 to W.B. Mason Co., Inc., Secaucus, NJ, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 et. seq. authorizes the Township to make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, there is funding available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0011; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 36 authorized to enter into a contract with W.B. Mason Co., Inc., Secaucus, NJ, for the Supplies in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00 through ESCNJ CO-OP Contract #22/23-20. RESOLUTION #23-58 WHEREAS, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) is in need of Printing, Folding, and Stuffing Township Tax Bills and Sewer Bills, Postage, and Printing Services for the Township Tax Office (the “Printing”); and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 allows the Township to receive quotations in lieu of public bidding if the contract amount is less than or equal to the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution, dated June 4, 2020, the Township increased their bid threshold to $44,000.00 effective July 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Township has obtained two (2) quotes in regard to the Printing; and WHEREAS, the Township Tax Collector recommends awarding a contract for the Printing to Direct Mail Depot, Inc., New Brunswick, NJ in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0014; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to enter into a contract for of Printing, Folding, and Stuffing Township Tax Bills and Sewer Bills, Postage, and Printing Services with Direct Mail Depot, Inc., New Brunswick, NJ, for CY 2023, in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00. RESOLUTION #23-59 WHEREAS, on October 13, 2022, the Township of Piscataway (the “Township”) Property Maintenance Board of Appeals passed a resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.5, deeming the property located at 821 Hoes Lane West (the “Property”) as unsafe and requiring that the Property be demolished; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 allows the Township to receive quotations in lieu of public bidding if the contract amount is less than or equal to the Township bid threshold; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a Resolution, dated June 4, 2020, the Township increased their bid threshold to $44,000.00 effective July 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Township has solicited six (6) quotes in regard to the Demolition of a Residential Dwelling at 821 Hoes Lane West (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Township Assistant Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Officer reviewed the only quote received and recommended awarding a contract for the Project to Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, in the amount not to exceed $38,900.00; and WHEREAS, funds are available pursuant to certification # R-2023-0001; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Piscataway, that the appropriate municipal officials be and are hereby authorized to award a contract for the Demolition of a Residential Dwelling at 821 Hoes Lane West to Central Jersey Wrecking & Recycling, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, who is the lowest qualifying bidder, in the amount not to exceed $38,900.00, subject to all bid specifications and contract documents. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Mr. Uhrin appointed the following Council Committees for 2022: • Public Safety 1. Sharon Carmichael 2. Michele Lombardi Chair 3. Kapil Shah • Public Works 1. Gabrielle Cahill Chair 2. Dennis Espinosa 3. Linwood Rouse • Finance 1. Sharon Carmichael 2. Michele Lombardi Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 37 • 3. Kapil Shah Personnel 1. Gabrielle Cahill 2. Dennis Espinosa 3. Linwood Rouse Chair Chair ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMENTS FROM OFFICIALS: All officials wished residents a happy New Year. Gabrielle Cahill reminded residents that there will be a free rabies vaccination clinic on January 28th for residents with last names A – K. Linwood Rouse thanked everyone for their prayers. Kapil Shah congratulated Mr. Uhrin & Ms. Cahill. He also welcomed Ms. Carmichael & Mr. Espinosa. Mayor Brian Wahler congratulated the new council members, Sharon Carmichael & Dennis Espinosa. He also congratulated Mr. Uhrin & Ms. Cahill. Lastly, he spoke about the two fatal accidents that occurred over the weekend & reminded residents to drive safely. Business Administrator Tim Dacey welcomed the new council members, council president, & council vice-president. The Council considered the matters on the Agenda for January 24, 2023: • ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – Authorizing Acquisition of Block 12302, Lot 1.03 for Public Purpose – OPEN TO PUBLIC - RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • ORDINANCE –SECOND READING – Authorizing Adoption of Redevelopment Plan for Block 1701, Lot 2.03 – 4100 New Brunswick Avenue – OPEN TO PUBLIC - RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • BOND ORDINANCE – FIRST READING - $2,000,000/$1,900,000 – International Avenue Road Improvements – RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – Authorizing Revision of Township of Piscataway Community Center Membership Fees and Categories and Revision of Sterling Village Rental Rates – OPEN TO PUBLIC RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • ORDINANCE – SECOND READING – Providing for the Construction of Local Improvement Sidewalks on Ethel Road West – OPEN TO PUBLIC RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • ORDINANCE – SECOND READING - Authorizing Amending and Supplementing Chapter XXI (31) – Streets and Sidewalks – OPEN TO PUBLIC - RESOLUTION Adopting Ordinance. • RESOLUTION – Authorizing Refund of Duplicate Payment – 2023 Retail Food License – SHI International Corp. • RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract Through Sourcewell – Vermeer Model SC70TX Stump Cutter – Vermeer North Atlantic – Not to Exceed $76,332.00. • RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract Through Sourcewell – 2022 Wacker Neuson Wheel Dumper DW30 – Foley Rents (Foley Caterpillar) – Not to Exceed $63,500.00. • RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract Through Sourcewell – 2023 Caterpillar CB4.0-MB Vibratory Asphalt Compactor – Foley Caterpillar, Inc. – Not to Exceed $87,739.00. • RESOLUTION – Authorizing Award of Contract Through NJStart.gov – Ford F250 with Utility Body and Snow Plow – Chas S Winner Ford, Inc. – Not to Exceed $77,635.00. OPEN TO PUBLIC: Marco Di Stefano, 2050 Emerson Ave, asked for clarification on the appointed prosecutors and public defenders. Council President Uhrin responded to Marco. There being no further comments, this portion of the meeting was closed to the public. Reorganization – January 3, 2023 – Page 38 There being no further business to come before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm. Motion by Ms. Cahill, seconded by Mr. Shah, carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Melissa A. Seader, Township Clerk Accepted: ___________________________________ Frank Uhrin Council President