Harrison Mayor & Council Hold Special Meeting via Zoom on July 1, 2024

The Town of Harrison will conduct a Special Meeting of the Mayor & Council on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 12:00 noon using the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This meeting will include the participation of the Mayor, Council members, Town Department Heads, and the Public. Click this link and enter Passcode: 479413 OR you can use the Zoom App or go to www.Zoom.us on a web browser and select at the very right-hand corner at the top select Join and use the following Webinar Id: 845 1965 9227 and Passcode 479413.  Or lastly, call the telephone number (646)  931 3860 and utilize the above Webinar ID and Passcode when prompted.  Listen to instructions on how to raise your Hand for the Public Session.  You can raise your hand early and keep it up if you wish.

The Agenda for the meeting includes a series of resolutions across various committees.

Legal Committee:

• A resolution will be presented to authorize the award of a contract to LEW Environmental Services, LLC for lead paint inspections. This is in response to the need for rental units throughout the town to be inspected for lead paint hazards, as required by the New Jersey State Statute and Regulation. LEW Environmental Services will not be charging the Town but the property owner.  There was no information on how much LEW will be charging for its inspections.  

License Committee:

• Approval of ABC license renewals for the 2024-2025 license term. The following licenses are being renewed:
• Litos Corporation trading as Litos Liquor
• Nicks Spirits LLC trading as Harrison Supermarket & Deli
• Pizza Express 88 Inc. trading as Original Famous Nino's
• Nicks Spirits LLC trading as Harrison Supermarket & Discount Liquors
• Harrison Wine & Spirits LLC trading as Cork Wines & Spirits
• 715 Harrison Ave LLC trading as The Parc
• ACP Harrison Retail Holdings LLC with no trade name on file
• Savin & Associates LLC with no trade name on file
• 729 Harrison Ave Enterprises LLC trading as La Patrona Sports Bar & Grill

On Facebook, residents of Harrison have complained about the Harrison Supermarket & Discount Liquors store on the corner of Central Avenue & No. Frank E. Rodgers Blvd staying open late and patrons double parking and playing music loud and otherwise disturbing the neighborhood.  Nicks Spirits trading as Harrison Supermarket & Discount Liquors is on the Agenda for renewal of their Liquor License.  Nicks Spirits LLC was not on the Liquor License renewal last month.

• Approval of a Box Lunch truck license for Cassy T. Marchena, trading as Little Lima.

Finance Committee:

• A resolution authorizing the insertion of items of revenue and offsetting appropriations in the 2024 municipal budget, which includes several grants such as the 2024 Equitable Sharing Grant and the 2024 Opioid Settlements.
• A resolution requesting permission for the dedication by a rider for the Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund.
• Awarding a contract to Guerriero Paving & Sealcoating LLC for the installation of concrete at the Sussex Street Garage.
• Authorizing the purchase of a wheel loader from Jesco, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
• Authorizing the public sale of municipal property no longer needed for public use through Municibid.com, including a 1994 John Deere 624G.
• Approval of a resolution for the payment of bills and payrolls.

Last Mayor & Council Meeting Was Very Quick

The business portion of the previous Mayor & Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, was very quick, taking a 15-minute caucus and a 6-minute formal session to speed read and pass a substantial number of resolutions and ordinances. During the public session, several residents raised questions about quality of life issues, highlighting the community's engagement in local governance.  Residents attending Mayor & Council meetings have been able to get quality-of-life issues addressed that would not have been addressed without their participation as citizens of Harrison.

Residents are encouraged to join the meeting via Zoom to stay informed and participate in the decision-making process.

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