| Highlights of Raritan Borough 2016 Reorg Meeting |
It was standing room only for the annual reorganization meeting.
The new Mayor Chuck McMullin was sworn in along with Councilman Zack Bray and Councilwoman Bryanna Danyluk
The meeting was broadcast on "Cablevision-Optimum" Channel 15.
Meetings are not yet broadcast on "Verizon FIOS" - that is probably a couple of months away. |
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Full Meeting
1:06:07 |
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New Mayor Chuck McMullin
He talked about the State of Raritan.
Raritan Residents - this 10 minutes is worth watching.
10:31 |
Councilman
Jim Foohey
Talks about the year ahead
2:08 |
Councilman
Zack Bray
His 1st Statement
2:28 |
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Mayor Chuck McMullin is sworn in by
NJ Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli |
Denise Carra was voted Council President
The vote was 5-1.
(Councilman Sibilia voted "No")
Her dad Tony is on her right |
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| Councilman Zack Bray is sworn in. |
Councilwoman Bryanna Danyluk is sworn in. |
| 2016 Council Standing Committees |
| Committee |
Council Person |
Role
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| Administration and Personnel |
Councilwoman Danyluk |
Primary |
| Administration and Personnel |
Councilman Siblia |
Secondary |
| Engineering and Public Works |
Councilwoman Carra |
Primary |
| Engineering and Public Works |
Councilman Bray |
Secondary |
| Finance |
Councilman Bray |
Primary |
| Finance |
Councilman Carra |
Secondary |
| Police |
Councilman Sibilia |
Primary |
| Police |
Councilwoman Danyluk |
Secondary |
| Public Properties |
Councilman Giraldi |
Primary |
| Public Properties |
Councilman Foohey |
Secondary |
| Public Safety |
Councilman Foohey |
Primary |
| Public Safety |
Councilman Giraldi |
Secondary |
| 2016 Council Liason Assignments |
| Board of Health |
Councilman Bray |
| Parks and Recreation |
Councilman Bray |
| Municipal Court |
Councilwoman Carra |
| Office of Emergency Management |
Councilwoman Carra |
| Environment Commission |
Councilwoman Danyluk |
| Historic and Cultural |
Councilman Foohey |
| Senior Citizens |
Councilman Foohey |
| Basilone Parade |
Councilman Giraldi |
| Raritan Public Library |
Councilman Giraldi |
| Litigation |
Councilman Giraldi |
| Board of Education / Schools |
Councilman Sibilia |
| Economic Development |
Councilman Sibilia |
| Regional Center Partnership |
Councilman Sibilia |
| 2016 Appointments to the Various Boards |
Most every new administration makes changes. This year was no exception.
A few residents were surprised and even angry as some board members were not reappointed.
Some of those "not" reappointed were:
Connie Del Rocco who served 14 years on the Board of Health
Linda Harwood who served 2 years on the Library Board of Trustees
Ron Rispoli of the Municipal Land Use Board
Lisa Grossman Synder of the Recreation Committee |
| Appointments to boards were: |
| Board |
Name |
Type |
Term |
| Regional Center Partnership |
James Sorace |
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3 year term |
| Environmental Commission |
Eric Wilde |
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3 year term |
| Environmental Commission |
Michael DeCicco |
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3 year term |
| Environmental Commission |
Ann Marie McCarthy |
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3 year term |
| Historical and Cultural |
Jane Fidacaro |
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3 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
Michael DeCicco |
Class II Member |
1 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
Eric Wilde |
Class IV Member |
2 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
Bill Cunningham |
Alternate Member No. 1 |
2 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
Nicolas Carra |
Alternate Member No. 3 |
2 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
James Krajewski |
Alternate Member No. 4 |
2 year term |
| Municipal Land Use |
Zack Bray |
Class III Member of Council |
1 year term |
| Regional Center Executive Board |
Mayor McMullin |
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1 year term |
| Regional Center Executive Board |
Councilman Sibilia |
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1 year term |
| Regional Center Executive Board |
Nicole Patente |
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1 year term |
| Solid Waste Advisory |
Councilwoman Danyluk |
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| Somerset Water Waste |
Councilwoman Danyluk |
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| Board of Health |
Marie Ciufo |
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3 year term |
| Library Board of Trustees |
Adele Goetsch |
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5 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
George Wells |
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3 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
Kelsey Bray |
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3 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
Fred Sinagra |
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4 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
John DeLosh |
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4 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
Nicole Patente |
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5 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
Robert McGinleye |
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5 year term |
| Recreation Committee |
Frank Loschiavo |
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5 year term |
Highlights of Resolutions Passed at Reorg Meeting
All Resolutions passed unanimously (6-0) except where noted. |
| 2016-01-01 |
The Borough Attorney Richard Wenner (of the firm "Lavery, Selvaggi, Abiomitis & Cohen")
was reappointed for one year. |
| 2016-01-02 |
The law firm of "Gluck Walrath" was retained to provide legal services
for the authorization and issuance of bonds. |
| 2016-01-03 |
"DiFrancesco & Bateman" were appointed special council to provide legal services for
The "Gannett / Courier News" Litigation, Open Space Project along the river,
Greenway Open Space Project, Redeveloment Projects (Route 202 & downtown)
and possible other litigation.
*** Passed 5-1 Councilman Foohey voted "No" *** |
| 2016-01-04 |
Suplee, Clooney, & Company was reappointed the Registered Municipal Accountant. |
| 2016-01-05 |
Willis of New Jersey was appointed Insurance Agent to the borough for one year. |
| 2016-01-06 |
Matthew Moench was appointed Municipal Procecutor. |
| 2016-01-07 |
Administrative officials were appointed. |
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Housing Official |
Lou Gara |
1 Year Term |
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Zoning Officer |
Lou Gara |
1 Year Term |
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Administrative Officer |
Lou Gara |
1 Year Term |
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Property Maintenance Code Inspector |
Frank Taddeo |
1 Year Term |
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Fire Preventive Official |
Frank D'Amore |
1 Year Term |
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Tax Search Officer |
Lisa Simonetti |
1 Year Term |
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Assesment Search Officer |
Dan Jaxel |
1 Year Term |
| 2016-01-08 |
The Following Financial Institutions were designated as Depositories for the Borough |
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Bank |
Location |
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TD Bank |
Raritan |
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PNC Bank |
Raritan |
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Fulton Bank |
Somerville |
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Peapack-Gladstone Bank |
Gladstone |
| 2016-01-09 |
Custodians of Financial Accounts were appointed |
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Funds Account |
Custodian |
Name |
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Current |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Capital |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Dog |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Trust |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Construction Accountant |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Payroll |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Payroll Agency |
Chief Financial Officer |
Karin Kneafsey |
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Magistrate Court |
Court Administrator |
Linda Lella |
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Court/Bail |
Court Administrator |
Linda Lella |
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Vital Statistics |
Register of Vital Statistics |
Constance DelRocco |
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Tax Collector Trust |
Tax Collector |
Lisa Simonetti |
| 2016-01-13 |
The Courier News and The Star Ledger were designated the official newspapers |