Acting Mayor Grayzel gave a brief explanation of events with the resignation of Mayor Cammarano and the regulations on appointing an Interim Mayor.

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1 BOROUGH OF METUCHEN COUNCIL MINUTES 7:30 PM The Regular Meeting of the Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall on Monday, The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Grayzel. Adequate notice of this meeting has been given in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, pursuant to Public Law 1975, Chapter 231. Said notice was sent to the Home News Tribune and Star Ledger on January 5, 2017, posted in Borough Hall and on file in the Clerk s Office. All requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act have been satisfied. Acting Mayor Grayzel asked that all stand for the Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were Councilmembers Inserro, Leibfried, Koskoski, Pagel, Rasmussen, Council President Grayzel. Also present were Jay Muldoon, Administrator, Denis Murphy, Esq. and Susan Jackson, Borough Clerk. Election of Interim Mayor Acting Mayor Grayzel gave a brief explanation of events with the resignation of Mayor Cammarano and the regulations on appointing an Interim Mayor. Nomination to appoint Jonathan Busch as Interim Mayor was made by Councilwoman Koskoski, second by Councilman Leibfried, with no other nominations, Acting Mayor Grayzel closed the nominations and asked for a roll call of the Council. Roll Call: Yes: Inserro, Leibfried, Koskoski, Pagel, Rasmussen and Grayzel Nays: None R Resolution Appointing the Mayor of the Borough of Metuchen RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN WHEREAS, due to the resignation of the Honorable Peter F. Cammarano, a vacancy was created in the Office of Mayor of the ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16-5(b), the vacancy in the Office of Mayor shall be filled for the unexpired term (December 31, 2019) at the next general election scheduled in November, 2018, and, until such time, the Borough Council may fill the vacancy temporarily by appointment; and

2 WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:16:11, the Metuchen Democratic Committee has presented the names of three (3) nominees to the Borough Council for the selection of a Mayor to serve the until such time as the results of the next general election scheduled in November, 2018 are certified and a successor is sworn in for the remainder of the unexpired term; and WHEREAS, the Council of the have determined that it is in the best interest of the Borough to appoint a Mayor to temporarily fill the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor of the until such time as the results of the next general election scheduled in November, 2018 are certified and a successor is sworn in for the remainder of the unexpired term; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough deem it in the best interest of the Borough to appoint Jonathan Busch as the Mayor of the to temporarily fill said vacancy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the that Jonathan Busch is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy in the Office of Mayor of the Borough of Metuchen until such time as the results of the next general election scheduled in November, 2018 are certified and a successor is sworn in for the remainder of the unexpired term December 31, 2019; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk of the. Oath of Interim Mayor Council President Grayzel administered the Oath of Office to Jonathan M. Busch Mayor Busch took his seat as Mayor with the Councilmembers. He thanked the Councilmembers, his family and all the dignitaries for their support and all those came tonight to support his nomination and swearing in as Mayor and delivered his speech as follows: When people ask residents about the best things in Metuchen, we are tempted to say our downtown, our neighborhoods, the arts, the programming at the BIL or the Senior Center, historic preservation, our youth sports leagues, our schools. But when we answer that way, in my opinion, we overlook the more obvious answer the pride of Metuchen is our residents. Without your extraordinary efforts, none of the Borough s unique characteristics would distinguish themselves. The collective efforts of the 13,871 Metuchen residents and the way we all interact maks this community a truly special place. It is such a great honor and privilege that I be trusted with the opportunity to continue to help move this incredible community forward with you. I look forward to laying out our plans for the upcoming year during the Council re-organization on January 1. I know that following Mayor Cammarano will be difficult in that I have massive shoes to fill and I am humbled to be given this opportunity and look forward to serving our hometown. Agenda Session Council President Grayzel made a motion to open the Agenda Session, second by Councilman Leibfried, with all in favor, motion carried, 6-0. With no further actions taken Mayor Busch asked for a motion to close the agenda session. Page 2 of 17

3 Council President Grayzel made a motion to close the Agenda Session, second by Councilwoman Inserro, with all in favor, motion carried, 6-0. Regular Meeting Council President Grayzel made a motion to approve the Borough Council Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2017, second by Councilwoman Koskoski, with all in favor, motion carried, 6-0. Public Comment Mayor Busch opened Public Comment to any members of the public wishing to speak. Donald Kuenseler, 57 Prospect Street, Metuchen asked whether the Council is still considering to adopt the two hour parking time limit on Prospect. Mr. Muldoon responded by stating that the Police Chief and Mr. Muldoon went back out to the area and have made the following recommendations: Prospect Street to have two hour parking the entire length from 8 AM to 6 PM and residents would need to get a sticker that would allow them to park on the street and on High Street on the south side that there is to be no parking at all from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday except for holidays and on the north side that there is to be a two hour parking from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with residents allowed to have parking permits. Parking will be allowed on week nights and weekends. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Busch closed the Public Comment. Ordinance Public Hearing and Adoption Council President Grayzel asked for the presentation of Affidavit of Publication for Ordinance The affidavit of publication was presented stating that said Ordinance has been published one time in the Home News Tribune according to Law on December 7, Council President Grayzel moved that the affidavit of publication be received and filed, second by Councilwoman Rasmussen, with all favor, motion carried, 6-0. Council President Grayzel asked Borough Clerk to read Ordinance by title. Ordinance was read by title only Ordinance An Ordinance Amending the Code of the Borough of Metuchen, Chapter 185, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 23, Multiway Stop Intersections Mayor Busch opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Busch closed the Public Hearing. Mr. Muldoon explained the reason for the multistep intersection on Brunswick and Lake Avenues Page 3 of 17

4 Council President Grayzel made a motion to pass Ordinance on second reading and be published according to law, second by Councilman Leibfried. Mayor Busch asked for a roll call vote. Roll Call: Yes: Inserro, Leibfried, Koskoski, Pagel, Rasmussen and Grayzel Nays: None Ordinance was adopted, 6-0 ORDINANCE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX STATE OF NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN, CHAPTER 185, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 23, MULTIWAY STOP INTERSECTIONS BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the, County of Middlesex,, that: SECTION 1. Section is hereby supplemented, amended and revised to reflect: Lake Avenue and Brunswick Avenue: stop signs shall be installed on all approaches SECTION 2. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-197(1)j., the Borough Engineer has certified (attached hereto and made a part thereof) the following information regarding the Lake Avenue & Brunswick Avenue: (i) that all intersecting streets are under municipal jurisdiction; (ii) that the intersection is within 500 feet of a school, or a playground or a youth recreational facility as defined therein; and (iii) the intersections are on streets contiguous to a school, or playground or youth recreational facility. SECTION 3. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable. In the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its effect only to that portion of the Ordinance actually adjudged invalid and shall not be deemed to effect the operation of any other portion thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law. Ordinance Council President Grayzel asked for the presentation of Affidavit of Publication for Ordinance Page 4 of 17

5 The affidavit of publication was presented stating that said Ordinance has been published one time in the Home News Tribune according to Law on December 7, Council President Grayzel moved that the affidavit of publication be received and filed, second by Councilwoman Rasmussen, with all favor, motion carried, 6-0. Council President Grayzel asked Borough Clerk to read Ordinance by title. Ordinance was read by title only Ordinance Ordinance Amending Chapter 37 of the Code of the Entitled Police Department to Designate the Administrator of the Borough of Metuchen as the Appropriate Authority Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: Mayor Busch opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Busch closed the Public Hearing. Council President Grayzel made a motion to pass Ordinance on second reading and be published according to law, second by Councilman Leibfried. Mayor Busch asked for a roll call vote. Roll Call: Yes: Inserro, Leibfried, Koskoski, Pagel, Rasmussen and Grayzel Nays: none Ordinance was adopted, 6-0 Communications Consent Agenda Items A - C Council President Grayzel made a motion to move Communication Consent Agenda, Item A - C, second by Councilwoman Rasmussen, with all in favor, motion carried, 6-0 A. Receive and Accept Metuchen Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2017, May 25, 2017 and June 22, 2017 B. Receive and Accept Karen Logan s Resignation Metuchen Pool Commission. C. Receive and Accept Metuchen Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2017 Reports of Councilmembers Mayor Busch opened Reports of Councilmembers. Council President Grayzel - Provided the Fire Department report for November 2017 Page 5 of 17

6 Councilwoman Inserro - Don t miss New Year s Eve in Metuchen, which is going to be a spectacular event for all ages is centered around the grand reopening of the Plaza at the corner of New and Pearl Streets. New Street between Center and Pearl will be closed for the night and parking is free in the deck. At 7:00 PM the Metuchen Fire Department will host a special event for the children with the New Year s Eve ball drop with a surprise finale. At 8:00 PM there will be a special opening ceremony as the evening gets kicked off with live chainsaw ice sculpture, DJ dance party, cotton candy bar, vintage photo booth, MDA Glam Station and a special visit from Mystic Mike Regan and he predicts a hilarious future for There will be a spectacular fire dancing and LED light show throughout the night. The event is free and made possible by the sponsors of Looney Ricks Kiss, Metuchen Savings Bank, Nexus Parking Systems, the District of Metuchen, the Josell and Rosamalia families, Whole Foods Metuchen and Woodmont Metro. Restaurants throughout Metuchen will be open to help celebrate. For more information please visit - The Metuchen Public Library has been awarded another Middlesex County History Grant to expand its digital archives, in the amount of $6,000 for The funds will be used to expand our digital archives to include more issues of the Metuchen Recorder and Metuchen Review. Special thanks to Hsihsi Chung and Mary Beth Mulligan, who both took charge of the grant proposal. - The Library has also applied for additional grant funding for another ESL program for next year. - Metuchen Municipal Alliance held the Hidden in Plain Sight program at Edgar Middle School. It was well attended and generated a lot of discussion about drugs and teens. She thanked Municipal Alliance Coordinator Jodi Kopac, all the volunteers and the school district s SAC coordinator Judi Cheung for arranging the evening. - On January 11 th there is a Narcan training session at the Metuchen Senior Center at 7:00 PM. The event is open to the public but is limited to the first 30 people who arrive. Councilwoman Koskoski - The Human Relations Commission held its first event on December 10 th to help commemorate Human Rights Day. It was well attending with a candlelight walk event on Main Street. There were many activities for children of all ages. She acknowledged all those involved for putting on such a great event and is looking forward to many more events hosted by the Human Rights Commission. Councilman Leibfried - The Pool and Recreation Commissions are meeting this month and a full report will be given at the next Council meeting. - He gave a brief report on the eventual improvement of the traffic signals and synchronization with the Borough. He has been working with Mr. Muldoon, the Borough Engineer and Linda Koskoski as the Liaison of Traffic & Transportation Commission on identifying potential funding sources for improving traffic flow in accordance with the previous traffic study and circulation reports. Due to Metuchen s designation as a Transit Village the Borough is able to apply for grant monies on an annual basis. All aspects and opportunities are being researched to move forward with this issue. Councilman Pagel - Congratulations to Mayor Busch - The Historic Preservation Committee has been awarded a history grant awarded by the Middlesex Country Freeholders and the County Office of Arts and History in the amount of $4,200. Page 6 of 17

7 Councilwoman Rasmussen - Senior Center will be closed from December 25 th through January 1, The Seniors video movie will be on Wednesday at 12:00 noon and they will be seeing Heaven Sent 16 - The foot doctor will be there on Wednesday and the cost is $10.00 if you have Medicare. - The Environmental Commission will not be meeting on the 20 th. - The Environmental Commission will be holding its first Annual Environmental Film Festival Series starting on January showing Chasing Coral ; February 23 rd showing The True Cost ; and March 23 rd showing Hometown Habitat. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. at Cai s Café. Screenings will begin at 7:30 P.M. Wine, Coffee and snacks will be available for purchase. - The Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission has been awarded a $200,000 grant for the Commission to pay for metes and bounds, environmental studies, access trails, signage, restoration, initiatives and educational and national heritage programs. There is continued talks with Conrail for the extension of the Green Way into the Dismal Swamp is moving forward very well. Reports of Officers Jay Muldoon, Interim Borough Administrator - He attended the NJDOT pre-construction informational meeting for the paving of Route 27. The project is potentially to start as early as March and likely to go through September. - The Borough Engineer and Mr. Muldoon are meeting with the County Engineer tomorrow to discuss the ban of trucks on Main Street. It will be a height ban and not a weight ban. - He thanked the County representatives present tonight for the upcoming dedication of the Plaza on New Year s Eve. You all have been invited to the dedication. - He also talked about the pedestrian safety and traffic calming issues of Metuchen. He asked the County representatives to continue with their support in making pedestrian safety and traffic calming issues happen faster and that Metuchen looks forward to working with the County more closely in order to achieve these goals. There was a brief discussion on the sharrows on Amboy Avenue. Denis Murphy, Esq. Has no report at this time. Report of the Mayor - Mayor Busch spoke about the three parent deaths of present and past Metuchen Residents To the families of Roland Naranjo, William Delgado and David Lepak he gave his condolences. New Business Consent Agenda - Resolutions through Council President Grayzel moved New Business Consent Agenda Resolutions through , second by Councilman Leibfried, all in favor, motion carried, 6-0. RESOLUTION Page 7 of 17

8 RESOLUTION REFUNDING SIDEWALK ESCROW FEE # BOUNTY STREET WHEREAS, Robert Harrison posted $ for apron and sidewalk escrow fees at 28 Bounty Street; and WHEREAS, the Planning Office has requested that the escrow fees be refunded to Robert Harrison, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert Harrison be refunded $ from the Sidewalk Inspection Escrow account. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REFUNDING SIDEWALK ESCROW FEE # BEECHWOOD AVENUE WHEREAS, David L. Lathroum has posted $ for apron and sidewalk escrow fees at 16 Beechwood Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Planning Office has requested that the escrow fees be refunded to David L. Lathroum, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that David L. Lathroum be refunded $ from the Sidewalk Inspection Escrow account. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REFUNDING SIDEWALK ESCROW FEE # HICKORY STREET and WHEREAS, Lingtzy Y. Huang has posted $96.00 for sidewalk escrow fees at 24 Hickory Street; WHEREAS, the Planning Office has requested that the escrow fees be refunded to Lingtzy Y. Huang, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Lingtzy Y. Huang be refunded $96.00 from the Sidewalk Inspection Escrow account. RESOLUTION Page 8 of 17

9 RESOLUTION REFUNDING SIDEWALK ESCROW FEE # SHREE RAM MANDIR, INC. WHEREAS, Shree Ram Mandir, Inc. has posted $ for apron and sidewalk escrow fees at 10 Carlton Road; and WHEREAS, the Planning Office has requested that the escrow fees be refunded to Shree Ram Mandir, Inc., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Shree Ram Mandir, Inc. be refunded $ from the Sidewalk Inspection Escrow account. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REFUNDING SIDEWALK ESCROW FEE # MIDLAND AVENUE WHEREAS, Diana K. Lee-Cary posted $ for curb, apron and sidewalk escrow fees at 200 Midland Avenue; and Cary, WHEREAS, the Planning Office has requested that the escrow fees be refunded to Diana K. Lee- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Diana K. Lee-Cary be refunded $ from the Sidewalk Inspection Escrow account. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF ACTING FIRE INSPECTOR/FIRE SUBCODE OFFICIAL BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the that Robert Latherow (License #003017) is hereby appointed as the Acting Fire Inspector/Fire Subcode Official for the, effective December 20, 2017 until April 3, 2018 due to illness of the Borough s Fire Inspector/Fire Subcode Official, Ray Colandrea (License #003372); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Page 9 of 17

10 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTY FOR PEARL STREET PIAZZA BLOCK 115, LOT WOODMONT PROPERTIES WHEREAS, Woodmont Properties has requested a reduction in the performance guaranty for various site improvements for Block 115, Lot Pearl Street Piazza; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has reviewed the status of the site improvements and in a letter dated December 12, 2017 has agreed and recommended a partial reduction of the original performance guaranty amount as the improvements performed have been completed in an acceptable manner; and WHEREAS, on January 28, 2016, Woodmont Properties posted a Letter of Credit in the amount of $938, as a Performance Guaranty for certain site improvements; and WHEREAS, based upon the above, the Borough Engineer recommends a 62% reduction of the original letter of credit, to be reduced by $486, for a new remaining balance Performance Guaranty of $356,646.49; and WHEREAS, Woodmont Properties, LLC shall post a revised/update or new Letter of Credit in the amount of $356, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen that it hereby authorizes, pursuant to the recommendations of the Borough Engineer, the reduction of the Performance Guaranty for various site improvements for Block 115, Lot Pearl Street Piazza from $938, to $356,646.49, and the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to accept a revised/updated or new Letter of Credit or other acceptable performance guaranty which shall be in a form suitable to the Borough Attorney and Borough Clerk. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND AND GUARANTEE FOR THE 2017 OAKLAND PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR WHIRL CONSTRUCTION UPON THE POSTING OF A MAINTENANCE BOND WHEREAS, Whirl Construction has posted, pursuant to the requirements of the Borough of Metuchen a Performance Bond Guarantee, guaranteeing the site improvements in conjunction with the improvements at the location; and WHEREAS, Whirl Construction has complete said improvements and has requested the release of said performance guarantees posted; and Page 10 of 17

11 WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has made an inspection of the improvements and the Borough Engineer by letter dated October 2, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto, and made part hereof, made a determination that all bonded improvements have been completed and are satisfactory and recommended the release of the performance guarantee in the amount of $349, (Surety Bond) upon the posting of a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $32, for a period of one year from the date of October 6, 2017 to insure against the defects in the bonded improvements acceptable in form by the Borough Attorney. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the that it hereby authorizes the release of the aforementioned performance guarantees in the amount of $349, (Surety Bond) to Whirl Construction, 194 Main Street, Port Monmouth, New Jersey, upon satisfaction October 2, 2017, including but not limited to the posting of a one (1) year maintenance guarantee in the amount of $32, to insure against defects in the bonded site improvements in the form acceptable by the Borough Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough officials and employees are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions in order to effectuate the terms and provisions of this Resolution. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF 2016 TAX OVERPAYMENTS WHEREAS, the following parcels have overpayment of taxes, Block/Lot Address Amount Year 29.2/1 6 Salem Court 3, /Q2 33/5 383 Waltham Ave 2, /Q2 38/ Durham Ave 2, /Q2 45/4 12 Norcross Ave 2, /Q4 51.5/ W. Chestnut Ave 1, /Q / Columbia Ave 1, /Q / Columbia Ave 1, /Q4 54/ Durham Ave 2, /Q3 54/ Durham Ave 2, /Q4 57/15 18 Desser Place /Q2 57.1/14 19 Desser Place 2, /Q2 78/ Hampton Street /Q4 78/36 6 Lynn Circle 3, /Q /5 C Central Square Park 2, /Q4 85/62 49 School Street /Q2 93/129 15B Mayfield Place 1, /Q4 93.2/18 15 Roosevelt Court 1, /Q2 93.2/24 3 Roosevelt Court /Q3 98.1/ Grove Ave 2, /Q1 98.1/38 1 Mark Circle 4, /Q2 114/ Pearl Street 1, /Q3 Page 11 of 17

12 114/ Pearl Street 1, /Q /19 19 Beverly Court 1, /Q4 126/66 45 Lexington Drive 3, /Q / Wakefield Drive 3, /Q / Wakefield Drive /Q3 131/ Prospect Street /Q2 C004B 131/ Prospect Street /Q1 C005A 131.1/6 C Essex Ave 1, /Q4 142/44 49 Essex Ave /Q4 142/ Grant Court 2, /Q4 143/20 22 Cliffwood Place /Q2 151/ Main Street 2, /Q3 151/ Main Street 2, /Q /4 192 Newman Street /Q3 C203D 158/ Main Street 12, /Q3 158/ Main Street 12, /Q4 159/19 23 Brunswick Ave 1, /Q1 166/ Homer Place /Q2 166/ Barnstable Street 2, /Q3 166/ Barnstable Street 2, /Q4 166/ Homer Place /Q3 183/31 71 Home Street 2, /Q3 184/ Amboy Ave 3, /Q3 184/ Amboy Ave 3, /Q4 194/11 48 Amboy Ave /Q3 211/65 70 Charles Street /Q3 215/6.1 6 Myrtle Ave 1, /Q3 215/6.1 6 Myrtle Ave 1, /Q4 217/ E. Cedar Street /Q3 220/65 77 Hazelwood Ave /Q3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above listed tax overpayment balances by canceled, in the amount of $105, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BOROUGH LABOR RELATIONS ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the has a need to acquire the services of an Attorney for Borough Labor Relations Attorney as a contract without competitive bidding (non-fair and open) pursuant to the provisions of <N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and, Page 12 of 17

13 WHEREAS, Requests for Qualifications were received and reviewed by the Borough Administrator; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $15,000; and, WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is the calendar year 2017; and, WHEREAS, the original agreement stipulated that the maximum amount of the contract shall not exceed $20,000 and funds shall be available in the 2017 budget as evidenced by the Chief Financial Officer's Certification; WHEREAS, the Borough deemed it necessary to dedicate an additional $10,000 for continued services; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer's Certification of Funds is made authorizing the additional funds for Labor Relations Attorney from the 2017 budget line , not to exceed a grand total of $30,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen as follows: 1. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to amend the agreement with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro and Murphy, 25 Independence Boulevard, Liberty Corner, NJ RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2017 BUDGET TRANSFERS WHEREAS, there are unexpended balances in various 2017 appropriation accounts not required for the balance of 2017; and WHEREAS, additional sums are required for the operating expenses of other Borough accounts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following transfers be approved: Appropriation From To Administration & Executive S&W 37, Clerk S&W 1, METV S&W Construction Code S&W 3, FICA 3, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan 1, Buildings & Grounds OE 10, Street Lighting 11, Page 13 of 17

14 Utilities 11, Telephone 10, Gasoline & Diesel 10, Construction Code OE 3, Planning OE 5, Planning S&W 5, TOTALS 55, , RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4-87 WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen in the, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget in the year 2017 in the sum of $3,592.56, which is now available from the Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $3, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $3, is hereby appropriated under the caption Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $3, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4-87 WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and Page 14 of 17

15 WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen in the, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget in the year 2017 in the sum of $19,146.29, which is now available from the Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Tonnage Grant in the amount of $19, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $19, is hereby appropriated under the caption Recycling Tonnage Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $19, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4-87 WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Metuchen in the, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget in the year 2017 in the sum of $5,197.50, which is now available from the Division Department of Law and Public Safety, Click it or Ticket in the amount of $5, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $5, is hereby appropriated under the caption Click it or Ticket Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from Department of Law and Public Safety, Click it or Ticket in the amount of $5, RESOLUTION Page 15 of 17

16 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF POLICE OUTSIDE OVERTIME ESCROW BALANCES WHEREAS, the Chief Finance Officer has requested that the following escrow accounts be funded, WHEREAS, the following are police outside overtime escrow accounts that have deficit balances, WHEREAS, the amounts listed are subject to reduction based on escrow funds received through the remainder of 2017, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the for the Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector be instructed to fund, in the amounts indicated, subject to reduction by additional receipts received through the end of 2017, the following police outside overtime escrow balances: ESCROW NO. AMOUNT DEPOSITOR ESCROW NO. AMOUNT DEPOSITOR OT Metuchen High School OT 219 1, Arthritis Foundation OT John Burton Plumbing OT SHORE SYSTEMS OT , Lantier OT Skoda OT 281 3, JF Kiely OT 004 5, Middlesex Water OT , WP MET Woodmont OT Neve Shalom OT VVR Developers OT 008 1, Henkles & McCoy OT Saraceni Construction OT 011 6, PSEG OT High Point OT 258 3, PM Construction OT ST JOSEPH HS OT , Earle OT Metuchen hs Sports OT Fibertech/Rooney OT St Joseph HS Athletics OT Tribblevision OT AMTRAK OT Chamber of Commerce OT 057 1, Cablevision OT Sa and Son OT Mattco Plumbing OT 051 2, Verizon OT 143 7, District at Metuchen OT , Shilke OT 185 2, ASPHUNDT OT Water & Drain Management OT 273 1, JR CONSTRUCTION TOTAL 108, Other New Business Council President Grayzel made a motion to approve R ; authorizing the Payment of the Bill List in the amount of $3,595,125.96, second by Councilwoman Rasmussen, with all in favor, motion carried, 6-0. Page 16 of 17

17 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILL LIST BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the that the proper warrants be drawn and all bills be paid totaling $3,595, I, Rebecca Cuthbert, Chief Financial Officer of the do hereby certify that funds are available for the payment of bills for the Mayor Busch wished everyone a Merry Christmas, happy 7 th night of Chanukah and Happy New Year. Please come out to celebration on the Plaza on New Year s Eve. Adjournment Council President Grayzel made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Councilman Leibfried, with all in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Susan D. Jackson, RMC Metuchen Borough Clerk Page 17 of 17