Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __ 

"This meeting is being conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, was advertised, posted, and made available to the public as required by Statute.  The Municipal Clerk is directed to include a statement in the minutes of this meeting." 

Millville Thunderbolts High School Football Award Ceremony to recognize the team for winning the Group 4 State Championship.

Swearing in ceremony of new Law Enforcement Officers

Proclamation honoring Chief Jody Farabella on his retirement. 

     Motion-
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Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __ 

Motion to approve and dispense with the reading of the following minutes and to proceed with the regular order of business: 
1. December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting
2. December 6, 2022 Closed Session
3. December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting
4. December 20, 2022 Special Hearing 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __  

Motion to approve and dispense with the reading of the following minutes and to proceed with the regular order of business: 
1. November 22, 2022 Regular Meeting
2. December 30, 2022 End of Year Meeting
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __   

Motion to receive and file letter from the Mayor appointing Wayne Caregnato as Class II member of the Planning Board with a term expiring January 17, 2024.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __

Motion to receive and file correspondence from Pauline Velez giving her resignation from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Motion to receive and file the following Millville Fire and Police Department Reports for the month of December 2022:
1. EMS Report
2. Incidents Report
3. Inspections Report
4. Police Department Stats
5. Neighborhood Crime Prevention Unit Report 
6. 2022 EMS and Fire Reports
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Tax Collector's Report for the month of December 2022.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __ 

Ordinance accepting donation of property to the City of Millville located at 418 Smith Street also known as Block 469 Lot 10.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Public Hearing)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __   

An ordinance of the City of Millville creating a new chapter in the City Code to impose a Transfer Tax on the sale of Cannabis by licensed businesses operating in the City and a User Tax on concurrent license holders operating more than one Cannabis establishment. 
     Motion-
     Second-
(Public Hearing)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __  

Ordinance amending Millville City Code Chapter 2 ("Administration") so as to repeal Section 2-64.3 ("Professional Services").
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __   

Ordinance amending a Millville Code Chapter 30 ("Land Use and Development Regulations"), Articles II and IV ("Planning Board" and "Zoning Board"), Sections 30-19 and 30-89 ("Experts and Staff") in order to rescind the restriction against the same attorney representing both boards. 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __   

Ordinance amending Millville Code, Chapter 56 ("Sewer and Water"), Article VII ("Sewer and Water Connection Fees") Section 65 ("Purpose and Scope").  
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __   

Resolution amending Resolution No. 5-2023 approving the designated meeting dates and times of the Board of Commissioners for the Calendar Year 2023 to change the first June meeting from the 6th to the 7th to avoid a scheduling conflict for the Primary Election. 

Resolution authorizing adjustment to the Tax and Utility Records.  

Motion to approve all items on the Consent Agenda.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __  

Resolution determining the Powers and Duties of each governing body member. 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Resolution amending Resolution No. 341-2022 adopted on December 6, 2022 authorizing a new license to be issued to the Fairfield Inn & Suites by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission upon completion of the application and necessary approval deemed by the State of New Jersey.  The State of New Jersey required specific language be added to the resolution, specifically, "intent to create."
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a hotel exception license to Millville AG, LLC t/a Fairfield Inn and Suites. 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Resolution awarding a new license for a hotel/motel to Millville AG, LLC t/a Fairfield Inn and Suites. 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Resolution approving letter of support by the City of Millville for Pot of Gold, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of the aforesaid property known as Block 529, Lot 1.01, 415 South Second Street as a Class I Cultivator or as a Class II Manufacturer Licensed facility.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

Resolution rejecting all proposals received for Request for Proposals for Professional Services- Planning Consultant.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Reminick and Vernick Engineers to serve as Landscape Architect in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __ 

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Fleishman Daniels Law Offices, LLC to serve as Bond Counsel in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing The Ritter Law Office LLC to serve as Collections Counsel and Loan/Mortgage Enforcement Counsel on a contingency basis for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing CME Associates to serve as Engineer for Special Projects in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing CME Associates to serve as Certified Floodplain Manager in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __ 

Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Phoenix Advisors, LLC to serve as Financial Advisor in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Barker, Gelfand, James and Sarvas to serve as Disputes Hearing Officer for the City of Millville in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution appointing Paul D. Williams as a Regular Member of the Millville Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Pauline Velez with a term expiring December 31, 2024.
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __  Watson __Orndorf __ 

Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Triad Associates to serve as Community Development Block Grant Advisor in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a one year term.    
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution awarding a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Premier Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Associates of Southern NJ, LLC to provide Occupational Medicine Services in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Boudwin Ross Roy Leodori to serve as Special Counsel for Tax Appeal Services for the City of Millville in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing Boudwin Ross Roy Leodori PC (BRRL) to serve as Special Counsel for Tax Foreclosure Services for the City of Millville in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing The Garty Law Firm to serve as Hearing Officer for the City of Millville  in an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract through a fair and open process appointing GMS Law Firm to serve as Special Counsel for Bankruptcy Matters in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for a one year term.
     Motion-
     Second-
(Certification of Funds)
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson__ Orndorf __

Motion to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for the following bids to be received by the Purchasing Board on February 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. 
1. REBID- Work Uniforms for the City of Millville
2. HVAC Maintenance and Service Contract for Sewer Utility, Water Utility and Public Properties 
3. Landscape Maintenance Services; Lawn Grass Treatment Services; Lawn Grass Mowing Services. 
     Motion-
     Second-
Hewitt __ Sooy __ Romanik __ Watson __Orndorf __      

"We have now reached the public comment portion of our meeting.  Anyone who would like to address the Commission, please go to the podium, state your name and address your concerns. Please limit your comments to approximately 5 minutes."

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