Town of Kearny

The Council reviewed requests for banners and canning fundraisers from various local organizations and sports teams. Discussion items included updates on Peruvian civic and cultural events for the summer, the issuance of various parking and business licenses, and the introduction and second reading of ordinances concerning the establishment or vacation of handicapped parking spaces and the sale of municipal property. Further business included resolutions for grant applications, the rejection and re-advertisement of bids for streetscape improvements, the acceptance of a police lieutenant's retirement, and the authorization for the sale of surplus police vehicles.

The board approved various financial items including utility bills and payroll. Reports were provided on the status of pumping stations, collection and storm systems, system maintenance, vehicle and equipment management, as well as several engineering and attorney-led projects such as the Bergen Avenue Pump Station upgrades, Sawtooth Bridge expansion, and real property acquisition. The board passed eleven resolutions covering engineering design authority for the Kopper's Coke redevelopment site, amendments to treatment works approval, grant writing services, advertising for professional engineering services, the procurement of lawn equipment and pump accessories, participation in a cooperative purchasing alliance, the purchase of real property, and a temporary dewatering and discharge permit agreement for the Amtrak portal partners project.

This document serves as public notification that the regular meeting of the Board of Public Health, originally scheduled for April 16, 2026, has been rescheduled to April 10, 2026. The meeting will address the regular business of the Board of Public Health.

The board approved the payment of bills and payroll, including Koppers Koke bills. Updates were provided by the Executive Director regarding pumping station maintenance and equipment, by the Finance Officer concerning financial positions and the 2026 budget, and by the Engineering and Attorney departments regarding various infrastructure and redevelopment projects. A public hearing for the 2026 budget was conducted and closed. The board passed several resolutions, including the adoption of a fair and open process for awarding professional services contracts for 2026, the purchase of two new Ford F150 pickup trucks, the acceptance of a staff resignation, the authorization of employment offers, and the award of contracts for cellular modem equipment and security gate installations at the Kearny Point Pumping Station.

The meeting encompassed several operational and financial reviews, including the approval of bills and payroll. The Executive Director provided updates on pumping station maintenance, system collection, and equipment status. Engineering and legal reports covered various infrastructure projects, including the Bergen Avenue Pump Station upgrades, developer reviews, and real property acquisition. The board adopted multiple resolutions, including the award of a contract for snow removal equipment and the 2026 rate study, as well as several authorizations related to the Bergen Avenue Pump Station project, ranging from soil erosion plans and bid advertisements to construction observation and inspection services.