October 24, The Clerk (Michelle Amoako) read the following statement:

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1 October 24, 2017 The Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union convened in regular session at Municipal Headquarters, Friberger Park, Union, New Jersey, on the 24th day of October, 2017 at 1:00P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Suzette Cavadas (Kassandra Antao) Chairwoman of the Township Committee. The Clerk (Michelle Amoako) read the following statement: "This is a regular meeting of the Township Committee. Public Notice of this meeting has been given, as required by the 'Open Public Meeting's Law'. A Resolution was adopted on January 1, 2017, designating this date, this hall and 1:00 P.M. as the time for this regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union. A notice of each and every regular meeting of the Township Committee was posted, in accordance with the aforesaid 'Open Public Meeting's Law', in one public place reserved for the posting of Ordinances and official notices of the Township of Union, namely, the bulletin board next to the Clerk's Office. In addition thereto, a copy of said Resolution was forwarded to The Local Source and Star Ledger. A copy of said Resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Township." The opening prayer was led by Clifton People, Jr., (Gabrielle Lamadieu) and the pledge to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Florio (Destiny Tullis). The Clerk (Michelle Amoako) called the roll. Those present and those absent, were as follows: Present: SUZETTE CAVADAS, MAYOR JOSEPH FLORIO, DEPUTY MAYOR CLIFTON PEOPLE. JR. MANUEL FIGUEIREDO MICHELE DELISFORT Student Government Representatives: Kassandra Antao (Mayor Cavadas) Destiny Tullis (Deputy Mayor Florio) Gabrielle Lamadieu (Committeeman People) Vasiliki Vlastaras (Committeeman Figueiredo) Salome Oropeza (Committeewoman Delisfort) Michelle Amoako (Eileen Birch, Municipal Clerk) Muskan Singh (Daniel Antonelli, Township Attorney) Samantha Teoh (Daniel Antonelli, Township Attorney) Keshaa Seraquize (Daniel Antonelli, Township Attorney) Anna DaSilva (Tammie Kopin, Asst. Administrator) Berline Delinois (Tammie Kopin, Asst. Administrator) Obie Melic (Rick Landolfi, Deputy Police Chief) Marcos Vargas (Rick Landolfi, Deputy Police Chief) Samantha Apparicio (Phyllis Monguso, Senior Citizens) Angela Llano (Phyllis Monguso, Director of Senior Citizens) Jacob Randolph (Phyllis Monguso, Director of Senior Citizens) Jordan Darby (DJ Salvante, Superintendent of Recreation) Jonathan Mobisa (DJ Salvante, Superintendent of Recreation) Ernest Nebedum(DJ Salvante, Superintendent of Recreation) Jonas Palete (Lou Ulrich, Superintendent of DPW) Aminu Abdullahi (Lou Ulrich, Superintendent of DPW) Jemimah Moise (Michael Scanio, Fire Chief) Takiyah Harris (Michael Scanio, Fire Chief) Sara Singh (Michael Scanio, Fire Chief)

2 BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: Mr. Quickly Instant Printing APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion of Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), seconded by Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras), and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the Minutes of Meetings held on October 10, 2017, Conference and Regular as printed and distributed by the Clerk. SECOND AND FINAL READINGS: In pursuance to notice duly published, the Clerk presented for consideration, as to second and final reading, creating a new chapter in the code for vacant and foreclosing properties. Creating a New Chapter of the Municipal Code entitled Vacant and Foreclosing Properties. The Chairman announced public hearing on the said ordinance. There being no person present expressing the desire to be heard in this connection, it was (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on second and final reading. Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras) aye, Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza) aye, Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu) aye, Mr. Florio (Destiny Yullis) aye, Mayor Cavadas (Kassandra Antao) aye In pursuance to notice duly published, the Clerk presented for consideration, as to second and final reading, creating a handicap spot on Stecher Avenue Amending Ordinance 3729 to add a handicap parking space in front of 2048 Stecher Avenue. The Chairman announced public hearing on the said ordinance. There being no person present expressing the desire to be heard in this connection, it was Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on second and final reading. Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras) aye, Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza) aye, Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu) aye, Mr. Florio (Destiny Yullis) aye, Mayor Cavadas (Kassandra Antao) aye DRAFT AND FIRST READING: The Clerk presented draft of an ordinance amending Chapter 266 of the Code for Time Limit Parking and Parking Prohibited at all Times to include a portion of Rosemont Avenue.

3 (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the said draft of ordinance be received, approved, and that the same be taken up on first reading by title. Amending Chapter entitled Schedule XVIII: Time Limit Parking and Chapter entitled Schedule XIV Parking Prohibited at all times for a certain portion of Rosemont Avenue. Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras) aye, Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza) aye, Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu) aye, Mr. Florio (Destiny Yullis) aye, Mayor Cavadas (Kassandra Antao) aye (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on first reading, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be considered as to second and final reading, at a meeting to be held on November 13, Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras) aye, Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza) aye, Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu) aye, Mr. Florio (Destiny Yullis) aye, Mayor Cavadas (Kassandra Antao) aye The Clerk presented draft of an ordinance creating a new chapter in the Code entitle Non-Life Hazard Uses. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the said draft of ordinance be received, approved, and that the same be taken up on first reading by title. Creating a new section in Chapter 285 entitled Non-Life Hazard uses by the Township Committee of the Township of Union. (This Ordinance requires inspections to be made under the Uniform Fire Code). Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be and the same is hereby passed on first reading, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid ordinance be considered as to second and final reading, at a meeting to be held on November 13, RESOLUTIONS: (Gabrielle Lamadieu) and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, Final Site Plan Approval for Block 4002, Lot 6 was granted by the Zoning Board of the Township of Union on November 18, 2015; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 170, Land Use Code of the Township of Union, a Performance Guarantee in the form of a Performance Bond No.CM in the amount of $801, as well as a Cash Bond in the amount of $89, was accepted in connection with the on-site Public Facilities work to be performed under said Site Plan; and

4 WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a reduction of 70% in the Performance Bond in the amount of $561, to reflect 30% of the original bond in the amount of $240, and a 70% reduction in the Cash Bond in the amount of $62, to reflect 30% of the Cash Bond in the amount of $26, in accordance with the M.L.U.L.; and WHEREAS, upon approval of this resolution the township shall release 70% of the Performance Bond in the amount of $561, and 70% of the Cash Bond in the amount of $ to SUN UNION, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union that the Performance Guarantee in connection with the application pertaining to property of SUN UNION LLC be reduced at the aforesaid sums and posted as hereinabove indicated, the application being identified as Zoning Board CAL NO and SITE IMPROVEMEMT PERMIT NO (GREENLEAF) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Township Clerk will release 70% of the cash bond in the amount of $62, to SUN UNION LLC. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, 2184 Morris Avenue Realty LLC has requested by correspondence dated October 9, 2017 the release of the Performance Bond and the Cash Bond for site improvements at 2184 Morris Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has determined that the applicant has completed all site improvements; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Performance Guarantee in the amount of $20, by Subdivision Bond No and the Cash Bond in the amount of $2, by Check No can be released subject to posting a Maintenance Bond by the applicant; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law (M.L.U.L), said Maintenance Bond shall run a two-year period expiring on October 24, 2019 and shall be in the amount of $2,847.15, which is 15% of the cost of improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union that the Performance Guarantee pertaining to the subject property be released and the Cash Bond be returned subject to the applicant posting a Maintenance Bond at the aforesaid sums, the application approved by the Planning Board No on June 25, On motion of Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), seconded by Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis) and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, on February 17, 2017 the Township of Union awarded a contract to Stilo Excavation, Inc,, 2907 South Clinton Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey for the 2017 Road Improvement Program Phase 11 for a total contract amount of $1,165,409.60; and WHEREAS, Stilo Excavation, Inc. has submitted Change Order No. 1 to reflect an increase in as-built quantities in the amount of $20, and Supplementary Items S1thru S-4 in the amount of $77, for a total net change increase of $97, for a revised contract amount of $1,263, that has been reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Ordinance No to pay for said change order resulting in net change of $97, for a revised contract amount of $1,263, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes Change Order No.1 resulting in a net change of

5 $97, to the contract with Stilo Excavation, Inc. for a revised contract amount of $1,263, On motion of Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), seconded by Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union is in need of purchasing seven new police vehicles; and WHEREAS, these can be purchased through State Contract No.82925, Winner Ford, 250 Berlin Rd., Cherry Hill, N.J ; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds in the 2017 Municipal Budget has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the total amount of $154, and will be charged to G DEA forfeiture account; and WHEREAS, public bids are not required when the purchase is under state contract in accordance with 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township Committee purchases Alecs and VCAD software through State Contract No. A81240 from AMERISTAR TECHNOLOGIES, 2 LUKENS DRIVE, SUITE 600, NEW CASTLE, DE ; and WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, a maintenance agreement is required; and ADMIT COMPUTER SYSTEM, 500 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 122, Farmingdale, NY is qualified to maintain said system; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $61, and it is now necessary to increase that amount by an additional $14, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75, WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $75, and will be charged to Data Processing Account ; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby amends Resolution No authorizing said purchases. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union entered into an agreement with Michael Cangialosi to provide masonry services to the Township of Union for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, the term of the contract was October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 and; WHEREAS, Michael Cangialosi, 10 Sun Valley Way, Long Valley, New Jersey was the low responsive bidder at a price of $92.30 per hour for a mason and $32.70 per hour for a mason s helper; and WHEREAS, the township wishes to exercise the extension option of the contract for a period of one year at a 0% increase. WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has issued a recommendation of award letter dated October 12, 2017 recommending that the Township extend the electrical services to Michael Cangialosi, 10 Sun Valley Way, Long Valley, NJ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds encumbered to DPW

6 in the amount of $2,000.00, in the amount of $48, for 2017 and Police in the amount of $5, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Committee of the Township of Union authorizes the extension of the contract Michael Cangialosi, 10 Sun Valley Way, Long Valley, New Jersey for the term of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published according to law in the Local Source. On motion of Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), seconded by Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union entered into an agreement with Opus Electric to provide electrical services to the Township of Union for a period of one year; and WHEREAS, the term of the contract was November 14, 2016 through November 13, 2017 and; WHEREAS, Opus Electric, 133 Laurel Drive, Springfield, NJ was the low bidder at a bid of $65, WHEREAS, the township wishes to exercise the extension option of the contract for a period of one year at a 0% increase. WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has issued a recommendation of award letter dated October 12, 2017 recommending that the Township extend the electrical services to Opus Electric, 133 Laurel Drive, Springfield, NJ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases, not to exceed a total amount of $65, and shall be encumbered to separate line items for each department. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Township Committee of the Township of Union authorizes the extension of the contract Opus Electric, 133 Laurel Drive, Springfield, New Jersey 07081, for the term of November 14, 2017 through November 13, 2018; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published according to law in the Local Source. On motion of Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), seconded by Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union needs service and maintenance for the elevators in the Municipal Building, and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $1, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $2, for a total amount not to exceed $4,865.76; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $4, and will be charged to Public Works ; and WHEREAS, public bids are not required when the purchase is under Joint Purchasing Agreements in accordance with 40A: of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides for the establishment of open-end contracts; and

7 WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchasing and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union uses Mooney General for the purchasing of janitorial supplies, 1451 Chestnut Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey 07205, State Contract No ; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $10, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $15, for a revised total contract amount of $25,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent of the Township of Union to allow the purchase of janitorial supplies from Mooney General Paper Co., 1451 Chestnut Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205, State Contract Vendor, State Contract No ; pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.9, open-end contracts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases under this State Contract, not to exceed a total amount of $25, and shall be encumbered to Public Works Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides for the establishment of open-end contracts; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5: provides that any local contracting unit purchasing, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, materials supplies or equipment under a contract entered into by the State Division of Purchasing and Property shall authorize the award of such contract by resolution of the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the Township of Union uses Beyer Brothers for the Maintenance & Repair for Heavy Duty Vehicles, 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022, State Contract No ; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee previously authorized Resolution No in the amount of $10, and it is necessary to increase that amount by an additional $7, for a revised total contract amount of $17,500.00; and WHEREAS, said purchases are expected to include maintenance and repairs for heavy duty vehicles. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent of the Township of Union to allow the Maintenance and Repair of Heavy Duty Vehicles from Beyer Brothers, 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey State Contract Vendor, State Contract No ; pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-4.9, open-end contracts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:34-5, the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases under this State Contract, not to exceed a total amount of $17, and shall be encumbered to On motion of Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), seconded by Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union needs to purchase new computer equipment for the Township; and WHEREAS, In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. al. quotes were received; and

8 WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent is recommending that the Township award the purchase of the new computer equipment to SHI International Corp., 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ at their low quote of $7, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, hereby authorizes the award of contract to SHI International Corp. at their low quote of $7, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent shall obtain a Certificate of Availability of Funds for purchases, not to exceed a total amount of $7, and shall be encumbered to On motion of Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), seconded by Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union is in need of purchasing a pick-up truck with plow for the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, this can be purchased through State Contract No , Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds in the 2017 Municipal Budget has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $32, and will be charged to C ; and WHEREAS, public bids are not required when the purchase is under state contract in accordance with 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of the Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union in the County of Union is in need of purchasing a utility body truck with plow for the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, this can be purchased through State Contract No , Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960; and WHEREAS, the availability of funds in the 2017 Municipal Budget has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the amount of $33, and will be charged to C ; and WHEREAS, public bids are not required when the purchase is under state contract in accordance with 40A:11-12 of the Local Public Contracts Law. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union hereby authorizes said purchase. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, on May 18, 2017 the Township of Union awarded a contract to TopLine Construction Corporation, 22 Fifth Street, Somerville, New Jersey for the 2017 Road Improvement Program Phase II1 for a total contract amount of $1,725,350.93; and WHEREAS, TopLine Construction Corp. has submitted Change Order No. 1 to reflect an increase in Supplementary Item S1 in the amount of $23, for drainage improvements within the Township for a total net change increase of $23, for a revised contract amount of $1,748, that has been reviewed and approved by the Township Engineer; and

9 WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Ordinance No to pay for said change order resulting in net change of $23, for a revised contract amount of $1,748, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Union, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes Change Order No.1 resulting in a net change of $23, to the contract with TopLine Construction Corp. for a revised contract amount of $1,748, On motion of Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), seconded by Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), and carried, the Township Committee moved the adoption of Resolution No : WHEREAS, the Township of Union desires to engage a contracting firm to provide professional loading, removal and disposal services for the stock-piled soil that was temporarily stored at the DPW Facility; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee requested and received bids on April 26, 2017 for the soil removal project and GWS Environmental Contractors, 105 Fresh Pond Road, Jamesburg, New Jersey was the successful low bidder for a contract amount of $399,600.00; and WHEREAS, GWS Environmental Contractors agreed to cap the unit price contract at $250, due to township budget constraints as noted in its attached letter dated May 3, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee awarded a contract for the above described work to GWS Environmental Contractors on May 9, in the amount of $250,000.00; and WHEREAS, GWS Environmental Contractors completed its work on August 31, 2017 and submitted its invoice for payment in the amount of $229,747.00; and WHEREAS, the Township has identified additional funding as of October 2, 2017 in account nos , , and C totaling $166, to pay for the disposal of the remaining soil at DPW; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to supplement the initial award of $250, by adding the newly identified funds to the invoice submitted on August 31, 2017, resulting in an amended contract award of $396,147.00; and WHEREAS, Prestige Environmental, Inc. had previously submitted a letter dated May 2, 2017 recommending award to GWS Environmental Contractors; and WHEREAS, the availability of said funds has been certified by the Local Finance Officer in the following account nos.: ; ; ; C NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee in the Township of Union in the County of Union that: 1. The Chairman of the Township Committee and the Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with GWS Environmental Contractors for the loading, removal and disposal of the soil in an amended contract amount of $396, The contractor agrees to comply with all affirmative action Regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:21-1 et seq. (p.l C NJAC 17:27). 3. A notice of this action shall be published in the Local Source. FINANCES: (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee authorized the payment of bills which are listed in the Permanent Claim's Register against the Township of Union, for the period October 24, 2017, approved by respective Departments as being correct.

10 (Gabrielle Lamadieu), RESOLVED, that refund of the following Tax over-payments be approved and payment authorized: BLOCK/ LOT NAME YEAR AMOUNT DEDUCTION Payable to: Michael A. Vespasiano, Attorney Trust Account Hundal, LLC $20, Tax Appeal 1620 Hundal, LLC $21, Tax Appeal 1620 Hundal, LLC $21, Tax Appeal Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal 1767 Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal 1767 Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal Hundal, LLC $ 4, Tax Appeal 2414 Hundal, LLC $ 4, Tax Appeal 2414 Hundal, LLC $ 5, Tax Appeal Hundal, LLC $ 8, Tax Appeal 2400 Hundal, LLC $ 9, Tax Appeal 2400 Hundal, LLC $ 9, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $12, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $13, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $13, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $20, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $21, Tax Appeal Hundal of Union,LP $21, Tax Appeal The Clerk presented listing of "Adjustment of Taxes Receivable" submitted by the Collector of Taxes for remission, in pursuance to Revised Statutes. (Gabrielle Lamadieu), RESOLVED, that the said listing be received and that in pursuance of the Collector's recommendation, he be and is hereby authorized to cancel of record the taxes enumerated in the listing as follows: BLOCK/ LOT NAME YEAR AMOUNT Hundal, LLC $20, Tax Appeal 1620 Hundal, LLC $21, Tax Appeal 1620 Hundal, LLC $21, Tax Appeal Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal 1767 Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal 1767 Hundal, LLC $17, Tax Appeal Hundal, LLC $ 4, Tax Appeal 2414 Hundal, LLC $ 4, Tax Appeal 2414 Hundal, LLC $ 5, Tax Appeal (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee authorized payment of Community Development Agency Bills in the amount of $5, COMMUNICATIONS: From: Terri Malanda, Tax Collector, Re: Requesting the Township Committee authorize checks issued to the following, representing the redemption of tax sale certificates:

11 NAME AMOUNT CERT# LOCATION US Bank Cust/ $ 1, Arsdale Terrace PC5 Sterling Nat l $ US Bank Cust/ $ 1, Oregon Street PC5 Sterling Nat l $ US Bank Cust for $46, Walker Avenue BV001 Trust $11, US Bank C/F $ 6, Indiana Street Tower DBW V $ 2, MAS Capital, LLC $30, Rahway River Parkway $N/A On motion of Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), seconded by Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. From: Joseph Venezia, Township Engineer Re: Requesting permission to make the following payments: A. Payment No. 1 to Prestige Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $14,487.00, in connection with the DPW stockpile soil disposal project. B. Payment No. 1 and Final to Yannuzzi Group in the amount of $55, in connection with the Demolition of Former Vauxhall Branch Library. C. Payment No. 3 to K&D Contractors LLC in the amount $63, for work completed through October 2, 2017 in connection with the Vauxhall Meeting Center project. D. Payment No. 3 to JAG Paving Corporation in the amount of $136, for work completed through October 18, 2017, in connection with the Municipal Building Steps Replacement Project. E. Payment No. 4 to Lancha Construction Corporation in the amount of $404,360.43, for work completed through October 16, 2017 in connection with the 2017 Road Improvement Project, Phase I. F. Payment No. 5 to Zuccaro, Inc., in the amount of $215, for work completed through October 16, 2017, in connection with the 2017 Stuyvesant Avenue Streetscape Project, Phase I. G. Payment No. 5 to Stilo Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $36, for work competed through October 16, 2017, in connection with 2017 Road Improvement Program, Phase II. H. Payment No. 4 to TopLine Construction Corporation, in the amount of $124,123.47, for work completed through October 16, 2017 in connection with the 2017 Road Improvement Program, Phase III. I. Payment No. 3 and Final to VMG Group in the amount of $21, in connection with the Senior Center Roof Replacement. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the payments. From: Steven Czaplinski, Home Depot Superstore, 2445 Springfield Avenue Re: Requesting permission to continue to have a 40 x 80 tent in their parking lot from October 24, 2017 through November 24, 2017 promoting their annual Rug Sale. On motion of Ms. Delisfort (Salome Oropeza), seconded by Mr. Figueiredo (Vasiliki Vlastaras), and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. The Mayor abstained.

12 From: Rodrigo DaSilva, Rio Rodizio, 2185 Route 22, West, Re: Requesting permission to hang a 13 x 4 banner promoting Holiday Parties from November 4 - December 4, (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, the Township Committee moved to approve the request. On motion of Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), seconded by Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), and carried, the Township Committee directed the reports be received for filing DEPARTMENT REPORTS: MONTHLY REPORTS: Fire Department Municipal Court COMMITTEE REPORTS: MS. DELSIFORT: (Salome Oropeza) Ms. Oropeza read the Fire Department monthly report Ms. Oropeza reminded everyone to set your clocks back Nov. 4 th Ms. Oropeza Wished everyone a safe Halloween MR. FIGUEIREDO: (Vasiliki Vlastaras) Ms. Vlastaras read the Police monthly report Ms. Vlastaras congratulated the UHS Marching Band for their awards Ms. Vlastaras congratulated Mr. Quickly Instant Printing MR. PEOPLE: (Gabrielle Lamadieu), Ms. Lamadieu read the DPW monthly report MS. FLORIO: (Destiny Tullis) Ms. Tullis gave the Senior Center report Ms. Tullis gave the Recreation report MS. CAVADAS: (Kassandra Antao) Ms. Antao congratulated the Business of the Month Ms. Antao announced the anniversary celebration Friday October 27 th benefiting the Historical Society Ms. Antao wished everyone a safe Halloween PUBLIC HEARING: There being no further business presented, the Township Committee on motion of Mr. Florio (Destiny Tullis), seconded by Mr. People (Gabrielle Lamadieu), and carried, adjourned the meeting, the time being 1:28PM. Dated: October 24, SUZETTE CAVADAS, Chairwoman of the Township Committee of the Township of Union in the County of Union. EILEEN BIRCH, Township Clerk