Borough of Alpha, NJ

Alpha Borough – Meeting Cancellation and Special Meeting
Please take notice that the regularly scheduled council meeting for the Borough of Alpha of December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
Please take notice that a Special Meeting of the Alpha Borough Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM to discuss the items set forth in the agenda below. This meeting will take place in council’s chambers in the municipal building located at 1001 East Blvd., Alpha NJ 08865 Action will be taken.
Donna L. Messina, Municipal Clerk
BOROUGH OF ALPHA
1001 East Boulevard
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Borough of Alpha
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – 7:00 PM
Call to Order: Open Public Meetings Notice - Mayor Craig S. Dunwell
Prayer & Salute to the Flag
Roll Call:
Ms. Bickar, Mr. Cartabona, Mr. Melick, Mr. Pettinelli, Mr. Schwar and Mrs. Smith
>Discussion and possible action of the 2023 Road Program
Public Comment:
(When addressing the Governing Body, please state your full name and address. Time limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.)
Resolutions:
RESOLUTION 2022-142
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA, COUNTY OF WARREN AND STATE      OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF A 2022 PROPERTY
RESOLUTION 2022-143
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA, COUNTY OF WARREN AND STATE      OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR TAX OVER PAYMENTS
RESOLUTION 2022-14
REFUND PROPERTY TAXES 2022 SENIOR DEDUCTION
RESOLUTION 2022-146
LIEN REDEMPTION CERTIFICATE #21-00004
RESOLUTION 2022-147
PREMIUM RETURN TSC #21-00004
RESOLUTION 2022-148
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND ADMINISTRATION PHASES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LYONS COURT AND SCHLEY AVENUE AS PART OF THE 2023 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 2022-149
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-126 AUTHORIZING TRC ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE BOROUGH FOR ITS FORMER LEIGH FUEL CORPORATION, BLOCK 102, LOT 1
RESOLUTION 2022-150
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A: 4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) – HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION
RESOLUTION 2022-151
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A: 4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) – 2023 NJ DOT MUNICIPAL AID
RESOLUTION 2022-152
ADDENDUM TO SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG AND THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA FOR THE TOWN OF PHILLIPSBURG TO PROVIDE POLICE COVERAGE AND PROTECTION TO AND FOR THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, et. seq.
Minutes:
Regular Meeting: 11/7/2022
 Executive Session: 11/29/2022
Department Reports:
 Administration – Councilman Bob Melick
 Finance – Councilman Pete Pettinelli
 Health & Welfare – Councilwoman Angela Bickar
 Public Property – Councilman Michael Schwar
 Public Safety – Councilwoman Jodie Smith
Public Works – Councilman Louis Cartabona
Committee Reports:
Professionals & Officials Reports:
Mayor – Craig S. Dunwell
Police Department - Robert Stettner
Fire Department – George Gal
Emergency Squad – Chris Lee
Office of Emergency Management – Carl Gercie, Jr
Attorney – Joseph Tauriello
Engineer – Tim O’Brien
CFO- Michael Pitts
Municipal Clerk – Donna L. Messina/Melissa Sablon
Recycling Coordinator – Thomas Fey
Code Enforcement –Andrew Melendez
Library Board – Patrick McHenry
Public Comment:
(When addressing the Governing Body, please state your full name and address. Time limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.)
Payment of Bills and Claims:
Old Business:
New Business:

• Alpha Volunteer Fire Company – Raffle License 50/50 for various dates from March to May 2023
• Alpha Volunteer Fire Company – Raffle License for various dates from March to May 2023
• Social Affair Permit at the Alpha Volunteer Firehouse – LAMA Phillipsburg Chapter A New Jersey – January 7, 2022 from 5PM – 11PM
• Approval of Wayne Stamets as new fire ground support/exterior for Alpha Volunteer Fire Co.

15. Executive Session (As needed)
16. Adjournment