TOWNSHIP OF FAIRFIELD MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 27, 2026 Mayor Galese calls the Meeting to order, announces the meeting is being broadcasted on Channels 34, Channel 43, and the Township’s YouTube channel “Township of Fairfield Essex”. Followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Municipal Clerk reading the OPMA into the record as follows: Open Public Meetings’ Act Statement “Notice of this Meeting is in compliance with the open Public Meetings’ Act, Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, and has been given by posting a notice of the meeting time of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and in the office of the Municipal Clerk and by serving notice thereof to the Progress and Herald Newspaper on December 23, 2025 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS This Public Comment period is specifically for items on the agenda. 3. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Galese Police Department, Library Board Council President McGlynn Fire Department, Dept. of Public Works Councilman LaForgia Recreation Department, Planning Board Councilman Cifelli Finance Dept, OEM Councilman Campisi Municipal Alliance Committee, Environmental Commission 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE a. #2026-10 An Ordinance of the Township of Fairfield, Essex County, New Jersey amending Chapter 2, Administration, of the Township Code to add a new §2-10.4, ENTITLED “ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABLED VETERANS TAX REFUND”� 6. 2 ND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCES a. 2026-07 Bond Ordinance amending Bond Ordinance Number 2010-10 Finally adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Fairfield, New Jersey on September 28, 2020 b. 2026-08 Bond Ordinance amending Bond Ordinance Number 2022-12 Finally adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Fairfield, New Jersey on December 12, 2022 c. #2026-09 Ordinance amending ordinance Number 2019-12 finally adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Fairfield, New Jersey on June 24, 2019 7. CONSENT AGENDA Administration Department Resolutions a. Approving Township of Fairfield Right-of-Way Use by Pilot Fiber NJ, LLC for installation of telecommunications facilities b. Authorization to purchase milk from Manhattan Bagels for the Township of Fairfield for the year 2026 not to exceed $2,500 c. Authorization to purchase office supplies and related products from WB Mason for the year 2026 (state contract #NJ-COMG-78752/M0052) d. Authorization for Brookside Garden Center and Florist to provide holiday wreaths for the Township of Fairfield in the amount of $2,880.00 e. Authorization for Holiday Illuminators to provide lighting at the Municipal Building and Recreation Center in the amount of $1,425.00 f. Authorization for Redicare to provide medical supplies boxes at the Municipal Building, DPW Garage, Parks and Recreation garage, two fire houses and fire hall for the year 2026 g. Authorization to hire Emine Hani as per diem temporary part-time Control Person Technical Assistant to the Construction Official in the Construction Officer effective April 28, 2026 h. Authorization to purchase three (3) vehicles from Nielsen Fleet in the amount of $164,011.64 Engineering Department Resolutions i. Accepting a road opening bond #77670361088 in the amount of $1,000.00 j. Awarding a professional service contract with Matarazzo Engineering, LLC. Engineering Design Services for the preparation of plans and specifications for Club Road, Lebeda Drive West and Glenroy Road East resurfacing in the amount of $ $14,300.00 k. Award of contract to Sor Testing Laboratories, Inc. for Asphalt pavement coring and testing on Sand Road (2 lots) in the amount of $3,000.00 funding provide from NJ Department of Transportation Year 2024 Municipal Aid Program LA-2024-MA� l. Resolution endorsing a TWA permit for the Accordia at West Caldwell, LLC. development located at 780Passaic Avenue and identified as Block 120, Lot 3 on the tax map of the Township of West Caldwell Fire Department and Fire Prevention Resolutions m. Authorization to memorialize the purchase of training for the Fire Department from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) in the amount of $15,293.40 n. Authorization to award an annual air compressor testing with Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. in the amount of $2,295.00 for the year 2026 o. Authorization to purchase a cargo rack system from Northeast Communications, Inc. in the amount of $1,772.55 for the Fire Chief vehicle p. Authorization for New Jersey Fire Equipment Co. to provide flow testing to SCBA Units on behalf of the Fire Department in the amount of $1,411.38 q. Authorization for Witmer Public Safety Group to perform repair work to MSA equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $1,364.60 r. Authorization to reimburse Mark Ruffer for EMT courses and mileage reimbursement in the amount of $808.86 s. Authorization to purchase equipment from Spectrum Communications for car 501 in the amount of $569.90 (under state contract) t. Authorization for Fire & Safety to perform emergency repair/maintenance work for Engine 1 and Ladder 1 in the amount of $9,762.59 Police Department Resolutions u. Authorization for Nielsen Fleet to remove and install police equipment from vehicles # 418, 426 and 430 and in the amount of $1,408.77 v. Authorization to purchase supplies from LifeSavers Inc. in the amount of $509.70 w. Authorization to purchase a refrigerator from FTL Appliance Service, Inc. for the Police Department in the amount of $695.00 x. Authorization to purchase a 86-inch smart TV from CDW-G for the Police Department in the amount of $2,380.65 (ESNJ co-op) y. Authorization to pay Lenslock Inc. for property damage maintenance relating to the police department’s body worn cameras in the amount of $1,495.62 for the year 2026 z. Authorization to pay the New Jersey State Police, Fiscal Control Bureau for “User Fees” relating to NJ State police radio system in the amount of in the amount of $6,922.50 (10/2025-9/2026) aa. Authorization to pay Reloaderz NJ in the amount of $600.00 for police department qualifications bb. Authorization to renew a FAA certificate for the police department drone from SR Tech Consulting Corp in the amount of $1,250.00 cc. Authorization to purchase equipment from Wireless Electronics, Inc. in the amount of $1, 460.88 dd. Authorization for two (2) Police Officers to attend courses provided by EMP Training in the amount of $700.00� ee. Authorization to renewal a service maintenance contract with Interaction Insight Corporation in the amount of $4,792.00 (1/1/2026-12/31/2026) ff. Authorization to purchase equipment from the Badge Company of New Jersey in the amount of $520.00 gg. Authorization to purchase uniforms from Turn Out Uniforms for one (1) police officer in the amount of $1,481.32 (under state contract) Public Works Department Resolutions hh. Authorization to purchase equipment from Barnwell House of Tires in the amount of $500.00 ii. Authorization Deer Carcass Removal Services (DCRS) collect street sweeping remnants for the Township of Fairfield (27 sweepings) in the amount of $5,211.00 jj. Authorization for “A wheel Alignment Place to perform outside mechanic work for a police department vehicle (Ford F-350) in the amount of $1,466.00 kk. Authorization for Fred’s Small Engine Sales, Inc. relating to Parks Maintenance lawn mower in the amount of $739.00 ll. Authorization to purchase equipment/supplies from Grainger in the amount $601.50 mm. Authorization to purchase equipment/supplies from Wayne Auto Supply in the amount of $3,156.97 nn. Authorization for Storr Tractor Company to perform equipment maintenance from Storr Tractor Company in the amount of $1,308.77 oo. Authorization for Route 23 Auto Mall to perform outside vehicle maintenance on vehicles #414, 422 and 430 in the amount $1,240.67 pp. Authorization to purchase fuel from Power Place for various equipment in the amount of $1,199.88 qq. Authorization to purchase equipment/supplies from Capitol Supply in the amount of $1,301.53 rr. Authorization for Pressure King to perform outside vehicle maintenance in the amount of $948.53 ss. Authorization to purchase supplies from Prostock for the fleet department in the amount of $4,346.22 tt. Authorization to purchase degreaser for the lift station from Industrial Chem Labs and Services Inc. in the amount of $1,214.89 uu. Authorization to purchase supplies from Buy Wise Auto Parts for vehicles #435 in the amount of $1,227.42 vv. Authorization to purchase supplies from Verner Cadby in the amount of $3,450.89 ww. Authorization to purchase equipment from AGL in the amount of $1,142.37 xx. Authorization to purchase degreaser from Jem Industrial Services Inc. in the amount of $1,564.96 yy. Authorization to purchase equipment/supplies from JESCO in the amount of $2,153.43 zz. Authorization for Fairfield Maintenance to perform maintenance work at the Riveredge Pump Station in the amount of $1,906.03 aaa. Authorization to purchase asphalt from SBI Materials in the amount of $2,675.00 bbb. Authorization to purchase supplies from Tilcon in the amount of $3,734.13 ccc. Authorization for All American Sewer Service to perform work in the amount of $5,600 ddd. Authorizing the purchase of a Walker riding lawnmower from Fred’s Small Engine for the parks maintenance in the amount of $16,764.90� Recreation Department Resolutions eee. Authorization to purchase a rotary tiller for the Parks Department from Power Place in the amount of $5,043.91 fff. Authorization for King Prints to provide uniforms in the amount of $1,987.00 ggg. Authorization for Artistic Signs, LLC to provide sponsor signs for the baseball season in the amount of $2,160.00 hhh. Authorization for Window Works to reinstall the seasonal sail cloths at the recreation complex in the amount of $2,600.00 iii. Authorization to purchase medical supplies from McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions Inc in the amount of $1,228.95 jjj. Authorization to purchase infield clay for the recreational fields from Whibco of NJ in the amount of $2,938.76 kkk. Authorization to purchase parts from Northeast Equipment for the parks department in the amount of $598.08 lll. Authorization to enter into a contract with NJ Wild Gesse Control for the recreational fields in the amount of $3,160.00 (4/1/2026-9/1/2026) mmm. Authorization to reimburse West Essex Jr. Football league in the amount of $1,000.00 for league fees nnn. Authorization to purchase equipment from BSN Sports in the amount of $697.84 ooo. Authorization for JMP Security, LLC to replace equipment at the recreation complex in the amount of $539.00 ppp. Authorization to purchase supplies from SiteOne for the recreation department in the amount of $2,462.31 Tax Department Resolutions qqq. Refund of premium on tax title lien certificate #23-00680 to Pro Cap 8 FBO Firstrust Bank in the amount of $400.00 rrr. Payment of money on redemption of tax title lien certificate 23-00680 to Pro Cap 8 FBO Firstrust Bank in the amount of $10,599.29 Municipal Clerks Resolutions sss. Authorization to purchase supplies from Positive Promotions for the Municipal Alliance event on May 15, 2026, in the amount of $1,346.50 ttt. Approval of a person-to-person liquor license transfer from Velvet Restaurant and Lounge, Inc. to JAN17 Fields Prime, LLC uuu. Approval of limousine licenses for A-Class Limo-3 vehicles, NJ Limo Bus-8 vehicles, West Essex Car Service-1 vehicle and Americas best Limo-5 vehicles vvv. Authorization to renew a contract with SHI/Capture Point relating to Community Pass for the recreation department and municipal alliance in the amount of $ 8,162.00 www. Authorization to renew a contract with CivicPlus for NextRequest/OPRA software for the year 2026 in the amount o $9,210.94 8. APPROVAL OF BILLS LIST� 9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW BUSINESS 12. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION 13. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE The Mayor and Council will hold the next Mayor & Council Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm in the council chambers. 14. ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings’ Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(B) (1-9) permits the exclusion of the public from a Meeting of the Mayor and Council in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield are of the opinion that such circumstances exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Fairfield, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of any action on the closed Session of the Meeting of the Mayor and Council of April 27, 2026. 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed in Executive Session: a. Litigation - b. Personnel - c. Contracts – 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above-stated subject matter will be made public as soon thereafter as it is deemed in the public interest to do so. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.�