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BOROUGH OF FARMINGDALE
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
This meeting has been advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act: A notice of the meeting has been published in the
Asbury Park Press and Tri-Town News, posted in the lobby of Borough Hall and on the Borough Website. In light of the health risks
associated with the global pandemic and social distancing considerations this meeting will be held remotely. The link is available on
Borough website under “Governing Body”. We respectfully request all participants remain muted until recognized in order to avoid issues
with hearing the meeting. Public Comment is welcome at any time
1. FLAG SALUTE, OPENING PRAYER and SUNSHINE STATEMENT
Mayor Daly opened the meeting at 7:06 pm with the flag salute. C/Brandl led the opening prayer. Mayor Daly noted the
Borough’s compliance with the open public meetings act.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor James A. Daly, Councilmember Don Steinfeld, Councilmember Erich Brandl,
Councilmember Kaaren Corallo, Councilmember Colleen Sagan
ABSENT: Council President Patricia Linszky, Councilmember George Dyevoich
C/Linszky joined the meeting at 7:08 pm
3. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Daly provided information of the DEP requirement regarding lead services; those done so far have found no lead.
The DEP is now requiring all galvanized services be reported as lead which require letters to the residents. The utilities are
responsibility for the lines in the street and to connection from the street to the curb stop. The DEP is requiring the
galvanized services be replaced from the curb stop to the meter. There is no guidance from the DEP regarding the cost, but
there is a timeline of replacing all lead or galvanized pipes within 10 years. More information will be forth coming.
Discussions followed on the monetary concerns and where the directive arose.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
WATER & SEWER – Council President Patricia Linszky
C/Linszky explained about the first payment to Dynamic for the sandblasting; the work to date has been well done.
Discussion continued regarding the meter replacement project. Code Enforcement visited properties who had vehicles
parked on grass.
FINANCE & ORDINANCE - Councilmember Don Steinfeld
C/Steinfeld discussed items on the bill list including the tax payments to the Regional and local school, as well as the JIF
payment. Discussion followed regarding the payment to OEM. Council discussed the payment to Dynamic, noting the bid
portion of the project is 90% complete thus the payment is accurate.
STREETS & ROADS - Councilmember George Dyevoich
C/Dyevoich was absent. Mayor Daly reported progress on the crosswalk program on Main Street.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - Councilmember Erich Brandl
C/Brandl asked if there would be a “do not enter sign” near the Drug Store; there will be. C/Brandl reported upgrades are
beginning at the Fire House. Work will begin at the DPW building in April.
PERSONNEL & COMPUTERS – Councilmember Kaaren Corallo
C/Corallo reported the issue between a resident and Crossing Guard was resolved.
COAH/LEGAL - Councilmember Colleen Sagan
C/Sagan reported the next parade meeting will be January 24. Mayor Daly provided background information about the COAH
Attorney.5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Motion by C/Linszky to open the meeting to the public; seconded by C/Brandl
Voice Vote: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT - C/Dyevoich
Erica, Grant Street, introduced herself and is part of the Parade Committee and Recreation Committee. She shared the Rec
Commission would like to do a beautification project along Main Street, suggesting an “Adopt A Pot/Planter” project. Further
discussion and ideas were discussed.
Motion by C/Linszky to close the meeting to the public; seconded by C/Brandl
Voice Vote: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT – C/Dyevoich
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Reorganization Meeting 01/04/2022
B. Regular Meeting 01/04/2022
Motion to approve the minutes as a group by C/ Corallo; seconded by C/Linszky
Voice Vote: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT – C/Dyevoich
Motion to approve the minutes as a group by C/Linszky; seconded by C/Steinfeld
Voice Vote: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT – C/Dyevoich
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTIONS
(All matters listed hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion. Any person may
request an item be removed for separate consideration).
1. RESOLUTION 29-2022 - Authorize Payment of Bills
2. RESOLUTION 30-2022 - Authorize Borough of Farmingdale to Participate in Nationwide Settlement Agreements
with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health & AmerisourcseBergen to resolve
claims involving their roles in the United States Opioid Crisis
The matters were held for separate consideration.
Motion to adopt items 1 (Resolutions 29 and 30-2022) as a group by C/Linszky; seconded by C/Steinfeld
Roll Call: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT – C/Dyevoich
RESOLUTION 29-2022
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED that the bills as presented to the Finance Committee, all having been certified and approved as complete
as to form, goods having been delivered, and/or services performed and sufficient funds being available for payment for
said bills in the amount of $ 730,030.89; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that payroll as verified by the Payroll Clerk be remitted for the current pay period.
Vendor # Name
PO # Description Amount
00000077 MR. KEYS
22-00019 1 KABA COMBO CHANGE COM CTR 125.00
000083 Republic Services, Inc.
22-00007 1 DEC 15 - DEC 16, 2021 145.25
00011 WARDELL SECURITY
22-00006 1 JAN-MAR 2022 114.00
00013 FREEHOLD REG HS DIST
22-00011 1 JANUARY 2022 57,259.00
00033 AQUATIC SERVICES
22-00009 1 DEC ANALYSIS 103.50
00065 NJ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES
22-00016 1 2022 MEMBERSHIP DUES 321.0000186 FARMINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22-00010 1 JANUARY 2022 179,451.00
00191 FARMINGDALE FIRE CO.
21-00510 1 reimbursement 2021 expenses 5,000.00
FIRE CO. EQUIPMENT & TESTING
00372 MONMOUTH MUN JOINT INS. FUND
22-00013 1 1ST INSTALL JANUARY 2022 15,771.00
22-00013 2 1ST INSTALL JANUARY 2022 7,885.50
22-00013 3 1ST INSTALL JANUARY 2022 7,885.50
31,542.00
00552 TREAS STATE OF NJ DCA
21-00508 1 4TH QUARTER 2021 625.43
00746 KEVIN E. KENNEDY, ESQ.
22-00023 1 December services 221.00
22-00023 2 December 32 CHESTNUT 91.00
312.00
00957 EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
22-00012 1 2022 software cloud hosting 687.50 .
22-00012 2 2022 software cloud hosting 687.50
22-00012 3 2022 software cloud hosting 687.50
22-00012 4 2022 software cloud hosting 687.50
22-00012 5 2022 software MAINTENANCE 2,343.25
22-00012 6 2022 software MAINTENANCE 3,512.30
22-00012 7 2022 software MAINTENANCE 1,230.85
22-00012 8 2022 software MAINTENANCE 1,230.85
11,067.25
00960 POINT BAY FUEL, INC.
22-00004 1 heating oil 12/30/2021 274.12
00972 TREASURER,STATE OF NJ MARRIAGE
21-00507 1 4TH QUARTER 25.00
00991 ELLICOTT NETWORK CONSULTANTS
22-00015 1 2022 QUARTERLY BILLING 1,342.29
00992 MONMOUTH COUNTY S.P.C.A.
22-00024 1 1 KITTEN 19 CHESTNUT 37.50
01135 HOWELL TOWNSHIP OEM
21-00512 1 Contribution for emergency Equ 5,000.00
01235 GLUCK WALRATH L.L.P
22-00005 1 DECEMBER SERVICES 31.00
22-00005 2 DECEMBER SERVICES-TAX APPEAL 46.50
77.50
01337 WEX, INC
22-00008 1 NOV-DEC 16,2021 FUEL 261.39
22-00008 2 NOV-DEC 16,2021 FUEL 324.84
22-00008 3 NOV-DEC 16,2021 FUEL 222.85
809.08
01385 NEWSPAPER MEDIA GROUP
22-00021 1 2022 Council meeting dates 38.85
01402 SAKOUTIS BROTHERS DISPOSAL,Inc
22-00014 1 JANUARY 2022 103.87
01405 NJ DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
22-00017 1 WATER ALLOCATION ASSESSMENT 4,140.00
01421 NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER
22-00022 1 December 2021 water use 11,606.17
01489 LOWE'S CREDIT
21-00501 1 Building & grounds -trucks 163.08
DYNAM005 BNF DYNAMIC
21-00250 2 Resolution 53-2021 WaterTower 354,368.00
3 Resolution 53-2021 WaterTower 20,580.00
374,948.00REVIZ005 REVIZE, LLC
22-00018 1 2022 ANNUAL HOSTING SUPPORT 1,400.00
DYNAM005 BNF DYNAMIC (Void Reason: WRONG DATE) 01/13/22 VOID
21-00478 2 Rseolution 86-2021 Project 1 25,000.00 VOID
DYNAM005 BNF DYNAMIC (Void Reason: WRONG DATE) 01/13/22 VOID
21-00480 2 Resolution86-2021 Project 2 19,000.00 VOID
DYNAM005 BNF DYNAMIC
21-00478 2 Rseolution 86-2021 Project 1 25,000.00
DYNAM005 BNF DYNAMIC
21-00480 2 Resolution86-2021 Project 2 19,000.00
Checking Account Totals Paid Void Amount Paid Amount Void
Checks: 28 2 730,030.89 44,000.00
Direct Deposit: 0 0 0.00 0.00
Total: 28 2 730,030.89 44,000.00
Totals by Year-Fund
Fund Description Fund Budget Total Revenue Total G/L Total Total
CURRENT OPERATING 1-01 11,741.50 0.00 0.00 11,741.50
WATER OPERATING FUND 1-05 12,308.63 0.00 0.00 12,308.63
Year Total: 24,050.13 0.00 0.00 24,050.13
CURRENT OPERATING 2-01 263,156.56 0.00 0.00 263,156.56
WATER OPERATING FUND 2-05 13,943.85 0.00 0.00 13,943.85
SEWER OPERATING FUND 2-07 9,803.85 0.00 0.00 9,803.85
Year Total: 286,904.26 0.00 0.00 286,904.26
Dog (Animal Control) T-15 37.50 0.00 0.00 37.50
Escrows T-19 91.00 0.00 0.00 91.00
Year Total: 128.50 0.00 0.00 128.50
Water Capital W-06 418,948.00 0.00 0.00 418,948.00
Total Of All Funds: 730,030.89 0.00 0.00 730,030.89
Motion to adopt Item 2 (Resolution 30-2022) by C/Linszky; seconded by C/Brandl
Roll Call: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT – C/Dyevoich
RESOLUTION 30-2022
AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF FARMINGDALE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MCKESSON, CARDINAL HEALTH, AND AMERISOURCEBERGEN TO RESOLVE CLAIMS
INVOLVING THEIR ROLES IN THE UNITED STATES OPIOID CRISIS
WHEREAS, the ongoing opioid crisis in America has had a devastating effect on individuals and communities, including
many residents of the Borough of Farmingdale; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey is a party to a class action lawsuit filed by state, local, and tribal governments,
hospitals, individuals, and insurers, seeking damages against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in In re
National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 17-md-02804, MDL No. 2804, in the District Court for the Northern
District of Ohio (the “Opioid Litigation”); and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2021, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced that New Jersey intends to join
nationwide settlement agreements with the New Jersey based pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson and the
United States’ three largest pharmaceutical distributors, McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, to resolve
claims involving their roles in fomenting the country’s opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, participation in the nationwide settlements will not only hold the companies financially accountable by
requiring payments of as much as $26 billion, the settlements will provide funding to support programs that address the
opioid epidemic in New Jersey and across the country, and will require significant changes in the pharmaceutical industry
aimed at preventing similar crises in the future; and
WHEREAS, the proposed settlements require the Defendants in the Opioid Litigation to pay up to $26 billion over 18
years (the “Settlement Amount”); the Settlement Amount is earmarked for use by participating states and subdivisions
to remediate and abate the impacts of the opioid crisis; and the Settlements also contain injunctive relief provisions
governing the opioid marketing, sale and distribution practices at the heart of the states’ and subdivisions’ lawsuits and
further require the Distributors to implement additional safeguards to prevent diversion of prescription opioids;” and
WHEREAS, a significant number of states, county, and municipal governments nationwide must agree to the proposed
terms which includes the payment of approximately $22.7 billion, for the settlements to take effect; andWHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has opted in to the settlement and it advises that if enough political subdivisions, i.e.
municipalities and counties participate in the settlement, it could be paid as much as $628 million; and
WHEREAS, the Borough, as a municipality with a population more than 10,000 residents can join in the settlement by
registering as directed by the State of New Jersey and the Borough’s share in the settlement funds will ultimately depend
on the number of counties and municipalities that opt-in, population of each participating county and municipality, and
effects of the opioid epidemic on each participating community; and
WHEREAS, the Borough believes it is in the best interests of its residents to participate and join in the settlement
agreements in the Opioid Litigation to hold these companies financially accountable for the ongoing opioid crisis and to
implement the necessary changes to prevent such a crisis from happening again.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Farmingdale that it hereby opts in to the
Opioid Litigation settlement agreements and it hereby authorizes the Business Administrator to register and sign on to
both the settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson and with McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Office of the New Jersey Attorney
General.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Daly shared a reminder that the members of the Recreation Commission must complete the mandatory JIF
training.
Meetings will remain remote through February.
9. ADJOURNMENT – 7:47 pm
Motion to adjourn by C/Corallo; seconded by C/Brandl
Voice Vote: AYE - C/Linszky, C/Steinfeld, C/Brandl, C/Corallo, C/Sagan
ABSENT - C/Dyevoich
By: Corinne DiCorcia Williams
RMC, Borough Clerk
Exhibits are on file in the Borough Clerk’s office, according to the New Jersey State Records Retention Schedule established by N.J.S.A. 47:3-15 et seq. and approved by the State Records Committee
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