REGULAR MEETING May 22, 2017 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 11 PAGE NO. 1

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1 PAGE NO. 1 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS GIVEN BY WAY OF ANNUAL NOTICE FILED WITH THE BOROUGH CLERK, THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE, THE SENTINEL AND POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER MUNICIPAL BUILDING A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held May 8, 2017 and was called to order by Council President Haussermann at 8:25 PM in the Council Chamber of the Criminal Justice Building at 61 Main Street in South River, New Jersey with the following Councilmembers in attendance: Councilmembers Mayor Krenzel was absent. Also attending this meeting Jack P. Layne, Jr. Borough Administrator and Eric Lange, Borough Attorney. MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting No. 10 held on May 8, 2017 was submitted to the Council for acceptance and/or amendment. Councilman Jones moved that the Minutes be approved. Councilman Alai seconded the motion. The Closed Minutes of May 8, 2017 was submitted to the Council for acceptance and/or amendment. Councilman Jones moved that the Minutes be approved. Councilman Alai seconded the motion.

2 PAGE NO. 2 ORDINANCES SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING BOND ORD NO BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $250,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $235,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of South River, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey (the Borough ) as general improvements. For the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $250,000 (which is the aggregate amount of the sums of money appropriated for each respective improvement or purpose), including the sum of $15,000 as the down payment for the improvements or purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment is now available by virtue of the provision for a down payment for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvements or purposes not covered by the application of the down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $235,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 3. The improvements or purposes hereby authorized for which bonds or notes are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement or purpose and the appropriation therefor, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement or purpose, and the period of usefulness of each improvement or purpose are as follows: (a) Purchase of equipment and machinery, including a chipper, for the Department of Public Works.

3 PAGE NO. 3 APPROPRIATION BOND AUTHORIZATION PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $50,000 $47, years (b) Purchase and installation of mobile data terminals for the Police Department, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. APPROPRIATION BOND AUTHORIZATION PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $50,000 $47,000 5 years (c) Purchase of equipment for the Fire Department, including but not limited to replacement hose, air bottles, gears, pagers and rescue tools, for the Fire Department. APPROPRIATION BOND AUTHORIZATION PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $50,000 $47,000 5 years (d) Information technology and computer system upgrades for the Administration Department, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. APPROPRIATION BOND AUTHORIZATION PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $50,000 $47,000 5 years (e) Curb and sidewalk improvements throughout the Borough, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. APPROPRIATION BOND AUTHORIZATION PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $50,000 $47,000 5 years

4 PAGE NO. 4 TOTAL APPROPRIATION TOTAL BOND AUTHORIZATION AVERAGE PERIOD OF USEFULNESS $250,000 $235,000 7 years Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer; provided that no bond anticipation note shall mature later than one year from its date. The bond anticipation notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the bond anticipation notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer s signature upon the bond anticipation notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell a part, or all, of the bond anticipation notes from time to time at public or private sale, and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest, if any, from their dates to the dates of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale of bond anticipation notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the bond anticipation notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. Section 6. declared, recited and stated: The following additional matters are hereby determined, (a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses. They are all improvements or purposes that the Borough may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The average period of usefulness of the improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, computed on the basis of the amounts of obligations authorized for each improvement or purpose and the reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 7 years. (c) An aggregate amount not exceeding $14,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost of the improvements or purposes set forth in Section 3 of this bond ordinance.

5 PAGE NO. 5 (d) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and submitted to the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough is increased by $235,000 (the amount of the authorization of the obligations provided for in this bond ordinance). The obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 7. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. Section 8. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. Council President Haussermann opened the hearing to the public for comments/questions. No comments were made. Councilman Jones moved that the public hearing be closed. Councilman Alai seconded the motion. So carried. Council President Haussermann asked the Councilmembers as to the action to be taken on this Ordinance. Councilman Jones moved that the ordinance be approved and the Clerk be authorized to publish same as is required by law. Councilwoman Meira seconded the motion. ORDINANCES FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY ORD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BOROUGH CODE CHAPTER 99 ALARM SYSTEMS Councilman Jones moved that the Council pass the said Ordinance on its First Reading by Title Only and that the Clerk be authorized to publish same as is required by Law with the Second Reading and Public Hearing to be held at a meeting on June 12, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the Criminal Justice Building at 61 Main Street in South River, New Jersey. Councilwoman Meira seconded the motion.

6 PAGE NO. 6 Public Comment (agenda items only) Frank Romatowski, 15 Ferris St. Questioned if the Masons are on list of non-profit organizations No further comments were made. Councilman Haussermann moved that the public portion be closed. Councilwoman Jones seconded the motion. So carried. MAYOR S APPOINTMENT RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint the following as a members of the South River Planning Board: Kevin Render, Class 4 Term: 1/1/ /31/2020 John M. Krenzel, Mayor S Councilwoman Meira requested that Res. No be read separately into the record. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the official utility records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show certain refunds which include electric, water and consumer deposits (CD); and WHEREAS, the Collector of Utility Revenue recommends that the following refunds should be made to the consumer noted herein below listed; and

7 PAGE NO. 7 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Collector of Utility Revenue is hereby authorized to make the following refunds and adjustments indicated below and any attached list. ACCOUNT # PAYABLE TO: AMOUNT OF CHECK ELEC CURREN BARROOD REAL ESTATE $ EASTON AVE SOMERSET, NJ WATER CURRENTIRENE CUPRYK ESTATE OF $ SAVANNAH RD JACKSON, NJ WATER PREV MEDHAT HANNA $ MONTICELLO WAY SOUTH RIVER, NJ WATER CURRENTHEMANGINI NANAVATI $ WATER PREV 6 AGNES CT $ MONROE, NJ CD ADRIAN SILVA & J GONZALVES $ ELEC PREV 65A WHITEHEAD AVE $80.03 RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the official utility records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show certain adjustments, recessions, amendments, cancellations, corrections, refunds and uncollectibles should be made on certain accounts due to various reasons; and WHEREAS, the Utility Collector recommends these changes as listed; and

8 PAGE NO. 8 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Utility Collector be and he is authorized to make the necessary adjustments, indicated below and any attached list. UTILITY CUSTOMER ACCOUNT NUMBER REASON AUTH YEAR AMOUNT COSENTINO, CARMELA Elec Credit Refund 2016 $ Wojie Way Apt 225 South River, NJ MUNICIPAL LIFELINE # RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the official utility records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show certain adjustments, recessions, amendments, cancellations, corrections, refunds and uncollectibles should be made on certain accounts due to various reasons; and WHEREAS, the Utility Collector recommends these changes as listed; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Utility Collector be and he is authorized to make the necessary adjustments, indicated below and any attached list. UTILITY CUSTOMER ACCOUNT NUMBER REASON AUTH YEAR AMOUNT COSENTINO, CARMEL Elec Credit Refund 2016 $ Wojie Way Apt 225 South River, NJ # STATE LIFELINE

9 PAGE NO. 9 RES: MAY 22, 2017 BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey that CME Associates is authorized to file an Air Quality Permit with the NJDEP for Standby Generation for the Department of Public Works, as outlined in the Borough Engineer s letter dated May 11, 2017, at a cost not to exceed $1, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough has certified the availability of funds in account L BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that CME Associates is authorized to file an Air Quality Permit with the NJDEP for Standby Generation for the new Fire House, at a cost not to exceed $1, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough has certified the availability of funds in account C RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS the governing body of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, had previously authorized and directed the Borough Clerk to advertise for receipt of sealed bids for Redevelopment of Well No. 2 in accordance with specifications approved and filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk; and

10 PAGE NO. 10 WHEREAS, said bids were received on May 4, 2017, and opened and read aloud in public and an examination thereof shows that A. C. Schultes, Inc. was the apparent low bidder thereon with a bid of $98,454.00; and WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney has noted that the bid of the apparent low bidder contained no material departures from the bidding documents; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough has certified the availability of funds in account W for $10,900.79, W for $52, and for $35, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, the State of New Jersey, that the above recited bid be and the same is hereby accepted and the appropriate officials are authorized to sign a contract with A. C. Schultes, Inc., when all required bid documents are received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate officers of the Borough be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute all instruments necessary to complete the above stated transaction. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the governing body has received change order request Nos. 26, 27, and 28 from the Borough Architect retained for the project known as Construction of a New Firehouse undertaken by D & K Construction; and WHEREAS, the Architect has advised that change order request No. 26 allows for added smoke detectors in the Annex Building, for an amount of $2,040.37, change order request No. 27 allows for exterior sprinkler heads credit, for an amount of $400.00, and change order request No. 28 allows for added granite memorial wall name engraving, for an amount of $11,375.00, which work is required to satisfactorily complete the aforesaid project due to field of conditions encountered; and

11 PAGE NO. 11 WHEREAS, the change orders reflect unforeseeable conditions determined during the project and the change in quantities or supplemental items still provides improved municipal services to the residents of the borough; and WHEREAS, the Architect recommends approval of change order request Nos. 26, 27 and 28, in the amount of $13,015.37; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough has certified the availability of funds in account C NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that change order request Nos. 26, 27, and 28 be approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable Statutes of the State of New Jersey, the Local School District is required to requisition funds for Operating Expense and Debt Service Expense from the Borough; and WHEREAS, a requisition dated April 28, 2017 has been received from the Local School District for the following amount: CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSE: $1,243, RESTORED FUNDS: DEBT SERVICE EXPENSE: TOTAL $1,243, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby

12 PAGE NO. 12 authorized and directed to draw the above stated amount from the proper accounts and pay to the Custodian of the School Monies the amount so drawn pursuant to the applicable Statutes of the State of New Jersey by May RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the South River Knights, Inc. has requested permission to conduct a voluntary Canning fundraiser on behalf of the South River Knights Pop Warner Football and Cheer programs at the intersections of Prospect Street and Old Bridge Turnpike, Main Street and Thomas Street, and Main Street and Old Bridge Turnpike on Saturday, August 19, 2017, Saturday, August 26, 2017, Saturday, September 9, 2017, and Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the South River Knights, Inc. is a not for profit organization and the proceeds from the Canning Fundraiser will benefit the South River Knights Pop Warner Football and Cheer programs; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that South River Knights, Inc. has permission to conduct a voluntary Canning fundraiser at the intersections of Prospect Street and Old Bridge Turnpike, Main Street and Thomas Street, and Main Street and Old Bridge Turnpike on Saturday, August 19, 2017, Saturday, August 26, 2017, Saturday, September 9, 2017, and Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. subject to the following: 1. That the individuals conducting the Canning fundraiser shall wear a reflective safety vest while coin tossing. 2. That there will be no interference with the flow of traffic on the roadway. 3. All fundraising shall be conducted by individuals having attained at least the age of eighteen (18) years.

13 PAGE NO. 13 RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the South River Little League Organization has requested permission to conduct a Canning fundraiser at the corner of Old Bridge Turnpike and Prospect Street on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the South River Little League is a not for profit organization and the proceeds from the Canning Fundraiser will be for the benefit of the organization; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the South River Little League Organization has permission to conduct a Canning fundraiser at the corner of Old Bridge Turnpike and Prospect Street on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. subject to the following: 1. That the individuals conducting the Coin Toss fundraiser shall wear a reflective safety vest while coin tossing. 2. That there will be no interference with the flow of traffic on the roadway. 3. All fundraising shall be conducted by individuals having attained at least the age of eighteen (18) years.

14 PAGE NO. 14 RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, Geraldo Dealmeida has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as R&L Concrete, Inc. to be located at 10 Ferry Street in the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is construction office; and WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by Geraldo Dealmeida, for a business known as R&L Concrete, Inc., to be located at 10 Ferry Street in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, Anna Hostova has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as Bromax Inc. to be located at 69 Jackson Street in the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is used auto sales and service; and WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same.

15 PAGE NO. 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by Anna Hostova, for a business known as Bromax Inc., to be located at 69 Jackson Street in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, Ekram Malaka has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as Jersey Drive Driving School to be located at 171 Main Street in the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is driving school; and WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by Ekram Malaka, for a business known as Jersey Drive Driving School, to be located at 171 Main Street in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved.

16 PAGE NO. 16 RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, Development Corporation for Israel has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as Development Corporation for Israel to be located at 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, in the Borough of South River; and and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is broker dealer selling Israel bonds; WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by Development Corporation for Israel, for a business known as Development Corporation for Israel, to be located at 230 Old Bridge Turnpike, in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, Michael Cammarote has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as Petco Support Services, LLC to be located at 190 William Street, in the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is provide administrative,

17 PAGE NO. 17 operational/managerial oversight and scheduling coordination for national mobile pet vaccination clinic services; and WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by Michael Cammarote, for a business known as Petco Support Services, LLC, to be located at 190 William Street, in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, George Ibrahim has submitted an application for a Mercantile License for a business known as National Machines LLC to be located at 91 Browns Lane, in the Borough of South River; and and WHEREAS, the nature of the business is storage of construction machinery; WHEREAS, the Mercantile License application was distributed to the appropriate agencies as provided by Code of the Borough of South River; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval have been submitted by all departments investigating same.

18 PAGE NO. 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Mercantile License Application submitted by George Ibrahim, for a business known as National Machines LLC, to be located at 91 Browns Lane, in the Borough of South River, New Jersey is hereby approved. RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council of South River, do hereby appoint Jack P. Layne, Jr. as the Public Power Association of New Jersey Representative for the remainder of the year John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council of South River, do hereby appoint Jack P. Layne, Jr. as the New Jersey Public Power Authority Representative for the remainder of the year John M. Krenzel, Mayor

19 PAGE NO. 19 RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council of South River, do hereby appoint Jack P. Layne, Jr. as the Middlesex County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund Representative for the remainder of the year John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council of South River, do hereby appoint Jack P. Layne, Jr. as the Central Jersey Health Insurance Fund Commissioner for the remainder of the year John M. Krenzel, Mayor

20 PAGE NO. 20 RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Borough Council of South River, do hereby appoint Jack P. Layne, Jr. as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the remainder of the year John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint Daniel A. Mota as a Member of Engine Company No. 1, South River Fire Department of the Borough of South River. John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint Santiago Olivera to the position of Junior

21 PAGE NO. 21 Firefighter of the South River Fire Department of the Borough of South River effective as of May 10, John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: MAY 22, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint the following to the position of Probationary Member in the Rescue Squad of the Borough of South River effective as of this date. Suzanne Vazquez BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment is subject to the successful completion of: 1. Police background and fingerprint investigation 2. Physical examination 3. Drug/alcohol testing John M. Krenzel, Mayor The Clerk read Res separately into the record. RES: MAY 22, 2017 WHEREAS, the official Zoning Board records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show a refund should be made on a payment received for a use variance that was not required from a Zoning Board applicant; and

22 PAGE NO. 22 WHEREAS, the Zoning Board Secretary and Chief Financial Officer recommend the change as listed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Zoning Board Secretary and Chief Financial Officer be and are hereby authorized to make the necessary adjustments indicated below: Block Lot Reason Name & Address Property Location Amount Overpayment Rais Realty 95 Whitehead Ave. $1, variance fee 95 Whitehead Ave. $ application fee South River, NJ Councilwoman Meira stated that she would abstain on vote because she works at that location. Alai, Gurchensky, Jones, Sapata, Haussermann ABSTAIN: Meira RES: MAY 22, 2017 BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey that all bills, claims and statements against the Borough, in the total amount of $1,357, and previously paid claims in the amount of $1,735,233.79, listing attached, have been duly itemized, audited, approved and signed by the proper officers of the Borough, be and the same are hereby ordered paid. Clm. Gurchensky

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35 PAGE NO. 35 PUBLIC COMMENTS-(good and welfare of Borough) No comments were made. Councilman Jones moved that the public portion be closed. Councilman Alai seconded the motion. So carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Meira Relay for Life held on 5/20 her team raised $8,000; thanked all volunteers Planning Board one vacancy Green Team new committee; meeting at end of month 5/23 Library Board of Trustees meeting; welcome new member Memorial Day weekend; remember reason why we celebrate; who we lost Councilman Sapata Memorial Day Parade honor our veterans and those we have lost Girls and Boys Track Teams Good luck with championship tomorrow Councilman Gurchensky Thanked Public Safety team Coffee with a Cop held last week Relay for Life lots of participation; cancer touches everyone, important cause to help American Cancer Society CAHC - Memorial Day Parade this weekend Have a good weekend Councilman Alai 6/3 Bike Rodeo at Denny Stadium Changing Fire Dept. ordinance; looking to recruit members; will allow citizens or legal residents SRFD memorial service in front of George St. firehouse before Memorial Day Parade begins Memorial Day Parade great event in town; encouraged residents to attend; remember what Memorial Day is really about Hope we can give veterans organizations a break on demand charge at next meeting Councilman Jones Ticks DPW keeping grass in parks as low as possible; residents should spray themselves 6/10 Fishing Derby from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. South River Youth Leader Intern Program information on website; please apply; deadline is 5/29/17; also sent information to school

36 PAGE NO. 36 New Borough hotline for feedback, tips, comments, concerns Call-it a program sponsored by Communications Committee Borough website forms are available on front page; looking into accessible ADA requirements Dog Park meeting Spaces Reimagined getting feedback to go from concept to real idea Rooting for Tyler Cappaluti in Food Network Kids Barbecue Championship Councilman Haussermann Many things happening in town urged residents to come out and participate Firehouse three more change orders on tonight s agenda, project is near completion SRFD appointed a new member and a Junior firefighter Approved six mercantile applications tonight Appointed Jack Layne to various positions tonight Mayor not feeling well tonight Sustainable New Jersey source of funding Public Safety meeting tonight New volunteers great to see everyone get involved Want to make things better in town Memorial Day Parade have to remember who sacrificed their lives; thanked the Cultural Arts and Heritage Commission members for their hard work in preparing for the parade Looking to help out two veterans organizations with demand charge relief Thank a veteran for his service Adjournment Councilman Jones moved that this meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Councilman Alai seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted on June 9, 2017 Approved at the regular meeting held on June 12, 2017 Patricia O Connor, RMC Borough Clerk