BOROUGH OF RARITAN
REGULAR MEETING
Sept 14th

		
The Regular Meeting of the Borough of Raritan Council was held on September 14, 2010 at the Municipal Building, 
22 First Street, Raritan, NJ 08869 at 8:33 pm.

Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak presided and stated: Notice of this meeting has been made by advising the 
Somerset Messenger Gazette and The Courier News of the time, date and place of this meeting, posting a notice on 
the official bulletin board, filing a copy in the Borough Clerk’s office and including this statement in the minutes.

ROLL CALL
Present:	Victor Laggini, Maureen Wilson, John Lamaestra, Stefanie Gara, Greg Lobell and Denise Carra

Absent:	None

Also Present: 	Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak; Daniel Jaxel, Borough Administrator; Mark Anderson, Borough Attorney; 
Stanley J. Schrek, Borough Engineer and Rayna E. Harris, Borough Clerk

Councilman Greg Lobell presented the flag salute and prayer.  

Mayor Liptak asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 9/11 victims.  

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 24, 2010 Agenda Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Motion was made by Councilwoman Wilson 
to approve, seconded by Councilman Laggini.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
           X    Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
 X              Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

August 24, 2010 Executive Session Minutes were presented for approval. Motion was made by Council 
President Carra to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Gara.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
           X    Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
 X              Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X				

August 24, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes were presented for approval. Motion was made by Councilwoman Wilson 
to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Gara.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
           X    Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
 X              Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this point the Borough Council welcomes comments from any member of the public. To help facilitate an 
orderly meeting and to permit the opportunity for anyone who wishes to be heard, speakers are asked to limit 
their comments to 5 minutes. If reading from a prepared statement, please provide a copy and email a copy to
 the Clerk’s Office after making your comments.

Mike Lopez, Plainfield Avenue: He expressed his concern about safety issues raise in the September 7, 2010 
article in the Messenger-Gazette regarding the Willow Walk development.  

Mayor Liptak responded to his concerns and stated that due on-going litigation she could not respond to all
 his questions.  

Vera De Losh, 716 Foothill Road, Bridgewater: Stated her concerns regarding the parking issues due to the 
Char Steakhouse. She is especially concerned with the anticipated increase in parking during the holiday season.  

Council President read the two police reports on the traffic studies conducted in the Char area.  

Richard Bartolucci, 12 Second Street: He inquired about the River front park property line dispute.  
Mr. Bartolucci believes the hole on the property is a safety hazard.  

Mark Anderson responded about his review of the deeds in question and the matter is still pending.  

Jim Foohey, 710 Rhine Blvd.: He spoke about the video he made on the possible expansion of Canal Street Park.
 Mr. Foohey also noted a parking issue in the park area.   

Councilman Victor Laggini and Councilman Greg Lobell asked for copies of the video.  

Mike Lopez, Plainfield Avenue: He then expressed his opinion on the handling of anonymous complaints and his view
 on the destruction of public documents, signed or anonymous.  

Mayor Liptak responded to his concerns.  
ORDINANCES: PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION
Ordinance 2010-08
Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilman Victor Laggini seconded the opening of the public hearing on
 Ordinance 2010-08.  Motion carried.

No one spoke.  

Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilman Greg Lobell seconded the closing of the public hearing on
 Ordinance 2010-08.  Motion carried.

Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilwoman Stefanie Gara seconded the adoption of Ordinance 2010-08
 on second and final reading.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 73 ENTITLED “STREET OPENINGS” TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER

BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough of Raritan, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that Chapter 73 of the 
Borough Code entitled “Street Openings” is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION ONE:

Section 73-19 entitled “Violations and penalties.” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

§ 73-19.  Violations and penalties.

Any person, persons, or entities violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof,
 pay a fine of not more than $2000 for each offense or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 90 days
 or perform community service for not more than 90 days.  Each twenty-four hour period that the violation continues
 shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.  Any member of the Police Department, Property Maintenance Office
 or Public Works Department of the Borough shall be and is hereby authorized to issue a summons or violation notice 
upon his or her belief that probable cause exists for such issuance.

SECTION TWO:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage and publication according to law.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
           X    Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
 X              Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	


Ordinance 2010-09
Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilman Greg Lobell seconded the opening of the public hearing on 
Ordinance 2010-09.  Motion carried.

Jim Foohey, 710 Rhine Blvd.: He questioned the minimum fine imposed by the ordinance.  

Mayor Liptak replied that the ordinance only sets the maximum fine and that the presiding judge would assess the
 minimum fine on a case by case basis.  

Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilman Greg Lobell seconded the closing of the public hearing on 
Ordinance 2010-09.  Motion carried.

Council President Denise Carra moved and Councilman Victor Laggini seconded the adoption of Ordinance 2010-09
 on second and final reading.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ENTITLED “ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION” TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS 
OF THIS CHAPTER

BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough of Raritan, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that Chapter 26 of the 
Borough Code entitled “Environmental Protection” is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION ONE:

Section 26-16 entitled “Violations and penalties.” is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

§ 26-16.  Violations and penalties.

Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, pay 
a fine of not more than $2000 for each offense or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 90 days
 or perform community service for not more than 90 days.  Each twenty-four hour period that the violation 
continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.  Any member of the Police Department, Property 
Maintenance Office or Public Works Department of the Borough shall be and is hereby authorized to issue a 
summons or violation notice upon his or her belief that probable cause exists for such issuance.

SECTION TWO:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage and publication according to law.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
           X    Laggini    X
 X              Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	

Ordinance 2010-10
Councilman Greg Lobell moved and Councilman Victor Laggini seconded the opening of the public hearing on 
Ordinance 2010-10.  Motion carried.
No one spoke.  

Councilman Greg Lobell moved and Councilman Victor Laggini seconded the closing of the public hearing on 
Ordinance 2010-10.  Motion carried.

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara moved and Councilman Greg Lobell seconded the adoption of Ordinance 2010-10 on 
second and final reading.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

AN ORDINANCE REPLACING SECTION 52-7 OF THE RARITAN BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “CERTAIN TYPES OF LOITERING 
PROHIBITED” WITH A PROHIBITION ON SLEEPING IN PUBLIC PLACES

BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan in the County of Somerset that the Code of the 
Borough of Raritan of 1966 and heretofore amended be further amended as follows:

SECTION ONE:

Section 52-7, which section is entitled “Certain types of loitering prohibited”, is amended in its entirety 
to read as follows:

§52-7. Use of public places for sleeping or habitation prohibited.

A. For the purposes of this section, “public place” shall mean any place to which the public has access, 
including but not limited to any street, sidewalk, curb, alley, highway, bridge, park, school, place of worship,
 public building, public grounds, parking lot, transportation facility, open or vacant private property, or 
the doorways or entrance ways to any building which fronts on any of the aforesaid places, or a bench, chair,
 or seating area in or on any of the aforesaid places. 

B. No person shall sleep in any public place, nor shall any person use any motor vehicle or trailer for 
sleeping or habitation purposes in any public place.

SECTION TWO:

This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final passage and publication according to law.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
 X              Gara       X			
           X    Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance 2010-11
Councilman Greg Lobell moved and Councilwoman Stefanie Gara seconded the adoption of Ordinance 2010-11 on 
First Reading.  Mayor Liptak recused herself.  Councilman John Lamaestra abstained.  Motion carried.

An Ordinance Permitting the Construction of Steps within the Public Right of Way at 45 Anderson Street

Public Hearing will be held on October 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm.  

Ordinance 2010-12
Councilwoman Stefanie Gara moved and Councilman Greg Lobell seconded the adoption of Ordinance 2010-12 on 
First Reading.  Motion carried.

B-3 Zone Use Change

Public Hearing will be held on October 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm.  

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSE 
Councilman Victor Laggini moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilman Greg Lobell.
  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

WHEREAS, the following have made application to the Borough of Raritan, Somerset County, for a Raffle License; and 

WHEREAS, said applications have been presented to the Governing Body and the Police Department for 
Findings and Determinations; and 

WHEREAS, the Clerk has reported that the proper fees have been paid; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be instructed to issue a Raffle license to the following: 

NUMBER	NAME OF ORGANIZATION 	DATE OF RAFFLE
RA-507	St. Ann’s Catholic Church		11/13/10 at 11:00 am 
RA-508	St. Ann’s Catholic Church		11/13/10 at 2:30 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
           X    Lobell     X			
  X             Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra                 X	

RESOLUTION - SOCIAL AFFAIR PERMIT
Councilwoman Maureen Wilson moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilman Greg Lobell.
  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

WHEREAS, a Social Affair Permit application has been filed for a wine tasting to be held at the St. Ann School 
Cafeteria on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 6:00pm - 10:00pm to serve alcoholic beverages; and 

WHEREAS, that the Chief of Police has no objections to the filing of said application; and 

WHRERAS, the Borough Clerk has certified that not more than 25 Social Permits have been authorized for these 
premises during this calendar year and the appropriate fee has been paid;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Raritan that the Borough Clerk be 
authorized to sign said application and forward same to the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of 
Alcoholic Beverage Control, Trenton, New Jersey.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
           X    Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
 X              Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra                 X	

RESOLUTION - RAILROAD MONTHLY PARKING REFUND   
Councilman Victor Laggini moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilwoman 
Maureen Wilson.  Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

WHEREAS, the Administrator has informed the CFO that the purchaser of a monthly parking decal sticker 
has returned the unused portion of the sticker and has requested that his/her money be refunded.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Raritan Borough Council that the CFO is hereby authorized to refund 
monthly Rail Road Parking Decals to the following commuters:

Roy Siskind, 288 Jamine Way, Bridgeater, NJ 08807 Sept. to Dec. 2010 4 months = $160.00

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
 X              Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
           X    Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	

RESOLUTION - BUILDING DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT NO LONGER NEEDED
Councilman Greg Lobell moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilman Victor Laggini.  
Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

WHEREAS, the Raritan Borough Administrator has deemed certain equipment not needed for public use; and

WHEREAS, N.S.A. 40A-11:36 provides that any contracting unit by resolution of its governing body, may 
authorized the disposition of its personal property; and

WHEREAS, certain equipment specifically:

A.	Acer Monitor, AL 1715b – ETL170A2285l300267PY24

B.	Creative 52X CPU Computer, Borough of Raritan Inventory #582

C.	LG CPU Computer, Borough of Raritan Inventory #583

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan that the aforestated equipment 
be and is hereby deemed no longer needed for public use.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator may arrange for disposition of said equipment.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
           X    Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

Copy Fee Schedule
Councilman Victor Laggini moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilman John Lamaestra.
  Motion carried on the following roll call vote

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan, County of Somerset, desires to establish a schedule of 
fees that will be charged for requests made pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., 
for duplication of government records;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan that the Borough Council 
establishes the following duplication fee schedule:
	Copy Type                               Fee
 
	Letter Size 8.5” x 11”			$.05
	Legal Size 8.5” x 14”				$.07
	Ledger Size 11” x 17”				$.10
	Color Copies Any Size				$.15
	File in current format to Compact Disc	$1.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duplication schedule will become effective immediately.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
 X              Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
          X     Lamaestra  X			

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSE 
Councilwoman Stefanie Gara moved to approve the following resolution and was seconded by Councilman Greg Lobell. 
 Motion carried on the following roll call vote.  

WHEREAS, the following have made application to the Borough of Raritan, Somerset County, for a Raffle License; and 

WHEREAS, said applications have been presented to the Governing Body and the Police Department for Findings and
 Determinations; and 

WHEREAS, the Clerk has reported that the proper fees have been paid; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Clerk be instructed to issue a Raffle license to the following: 

NUMBER	NAME OF ORGANIZATION 	DATE OF RAFFLE
RA-509	Raritan Moose Lodge #1965		09/01/2010 – 08/31/11 (Pull Tab)

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
 X              Gara       X			
           X    Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

COMMITTEE REPORTS 	
Council President Carra reported the tax collection rate, the municipal court, the car wash, building department and
 environmental commission.  She noted the nine recipients of the curb appeal awards.  

Councilman Laggini offered the fire department reports and reported that Meet Your Neighbor Day will be held 
October 10th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  He noted that October 3rd – 9th is Fire Prevention Week.  

Councilwoman Wilson reported for the Board of Health and the Somerset County Health Department.  She noted that 
there will be no more rabies clinics left in Raritan for the remainder of the year.  Councilman Wilson noted that 
William DeSantis, who recently entered the Marine Corp. and family, will attend the Marine Band Concert as her guest.

Councilman Lamaestra offered the Department of Public Works report.  

Councilwoman Gara offered the following reports:
Chamber of Commerce – The Chamber would like to invite all residents to join them this Friday, September 17 from
 7 pm – 11 pm to celebrate Raritan’s 62nd Anniversary as a Municipality.  The Block Party will be between Anderson
 and Thompson Streets and will feature Dominique, Julian and Lou.   Dominique will entertain you with music from 
Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Pat Benatar, Sarah Brightman and many more.  Julian is a
 versatile performer to name a few Nat and Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, Willy Nelson, Elvis, Barry White, Steve Wonder,
 Louis Armstrong and Lou has to be seen and heard to be believed.  Rod Stewarts’ double he will entertain us from 
American Classics to Rock and Roll.  There will be Moon Walk activities for children and refreshments available for 
purchase.  Please bring your friends and family and join us for this wonderful night out.

The Chamber would also like to invite you to join in the 2nd annual Fun Run and the newly added 5K River Bank Run on 
Saturday the 25th registration will begin at 9 am at the Basilone Statue.  The run will begin promptly at 10:30 and our
 very own Lisa Simenta will be singing God Bless America. Come down for a fun day filled with many other activities.  
Hope to see you 

Police – On August 23 the Raritan Borough Police Department (Lt. Robert Ludwig) assisted the Somerset County Sheriff’s
 Department in a joint effort referencing a CHILD CAR SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION at Washington School between 2 pm and 6 pm.
  The Sheriff supplied numerous officers from their agency who are trained Safety Seat inspectors for this detail.  
On this date 26 vehicle Child Car Safety Seats were both removed and reinstalled or new installations were completed 
by the Sheriffs Staff.  Each inspection takes approx. 2o min. to complete.  Despite the weather being rainy it was 
still a huge success.  Joint efforts will be planned to continue with this program in the future.  Safety for our 
children is our number one concern and the loss of any life is not acceptable.

Police Activity Report for the Month of August – Responded to 892 GC, 62 MV Accidents, 125 moving summons.  
Anyone interested in seeing a full report may obtain one directly from the police department.

Sgt. David Malina checked the intersections throughout the borough and complied a list of intersections that either 
needs new striped painted areas or the striping that exists needs to be redone.  A copy of this list was also placed 
with DPW liaison Councilman Lamaestra.

Planning Board – The Planning Board will be meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm.  The Board will be
 hearing the Amended Willow Walk application any resident interested is welcome to attend.  

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara made a motion to approve the State Absence from Meeting policy. The motion was seconded 
by Councilman Greg Lobell.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
  X             Gara       X			
           X    Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara made a motion to approve the resolution Police Hire – Drews. The motion was seconded 
by Council President Carra.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.
2010 RESOLUTION

POLICE HIRE – DREWS

WHEREAS, the Borough of Raritan wishes to employ a full-time Patrolman (M/F) in the Police Department;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan that Kenneth Drews, 412 Ferncrest Court,
 Three Bridges,  New Jersey, 88887 be probationally hired for said position at an annual base salary of $43,491, 
effective as soon as possible and contingent to his passing all requirements.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
  X             Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
           X    Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X	

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara made a motion to approve the resolution Police Hire – DiGraziano. The motion was seconded 
by Council President Carra.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.
POLICE HIRE – DIGRAZIANO

WHEREAS, the Borough of Raritan wishes to employ a full-time Patrolman (M/F) in the Police Department;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough council of the Borough of Raritan that Anthony Di Graziano, 
805 Riverside Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 be probationally hired for said position at an annual base salary of $43,491,
 effective as soon as possible and contingent to his passing all requirements.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
  X             Gara       X			
                Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
           X    Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X				

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara made a motion to authorize the Police Department to prepare a resolution to hire a 
replacement part-time dispatcher for Council consideration. The motion was seconded by Council President Carra.   
Motion carried.

Councilman Lobell made a motion to approve change orders to Hahr Construction in the amount of $13,139.00. 
The motion was seconded by Council President Carra.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
           X    Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

Councilman Lobell made a motion to approve the purchase order request for BCI Burke in the amount of $2,408.00. 
The motion was seconded by Councilman Victor Laggini.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
           X    Lamaestra  X				

Councilman Lobell made a motion to approve the purchase order request for David Esposito - Mason in the amount of $2,600.00.
 The motion was seconded by Councilman John Lamaestra.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
                Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
           X    Lamaestra  X				

Councilman Lobell made a motion to approve the purchase order request for Ben Shaffer & Associates, Inc. 
in the amount of $16,934.35. The motion was seconded by Councilman Victor Laggini.   Upon call of the roll,
 motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
           X    Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X
Councilman Lobell reported for Recreation, Basilone Parade Committee, and the Library Board of Trustees.  
He noted that 

Mayor Liptak noted the Mayor Liptak reported on various items of correspondence.  She noted her planned 
attendance at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors 19th Annual Mayor's Summit, Friday September 17th, at the
 Governors Residence, Drumthwacket in Princeton. 

NEW BUSINESS
Councilman Lobell made a motion to approve purchase order request for Boyce Associates in the amount of $1,854.09.
 The motion was seconded by Councilman Victor Laggini.   Upon call of the roll, motion was unanimously approved.

MOTION  SECOND  NAME     YEAS   NAYS   ABSTAIN   ABSENT
                Gara       X			
  X             Lobell     X			
           X    Laggini    X
                Carra      X			
                Wilson     X			
                Lamaestra  X			

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vera De Losh, 716 Foothill Road, Bridgewater: Inquired about the time line for the Police Department conducting
 the traffic studies.  

Chief Mark Ciesla responded that the traffic studies would be conducted in a timely manner.  

Anthony De Cicco, 10 Anderson Street: He stated his belief that Councilwoman Wilson votes based on 
political party lines.

Councilwoman Wilson declined to respond to his comments.      

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Liptak read the Resolution to enter executive session.  
Executive Session II

WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S. 10:4-7, et seq., commonly known as the “Sunshine Law”, requires that 
Borough Council meetings be open to the public except for the discussion of certain subjects; and 

WHEREAS, the “Sunshine Law” requires that a closed session be authorized by Resolution;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Raritan that the following portion of this
 meeting shall be closed to the public; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meeting shall be adjourned at the end of closed session; and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the subjects to be discussed and the time of public release of the minutes of the 
closed session are indicated below:

TIME WHEN AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE SUBJECT MATTER CAN 
SUBJECT MATTER			BE DISCLOSED______________________ 

Personnel – Police	Upon authorization by the Borough Attorney

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara motioned to open the Executive Session and was seconded by Councilman Greg Lobell. 
 Motion carried.  

Councilwoman Stefanie Gara motioned to adjourn the Executive Session and was seconded by Councilman 
John Lamaestra.  Motion carried.  

ADJOURNMENT
Councilwoman Gara moved to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Councilman John Lamaestra.  
Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Rayna E. Harris, RMC
Borough Clerk