Okay. Can we say the pledge of allegiance, please? Okay. I to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all. A moment of silence. Thank you. This meeting has been called in accordance with the provisions of the open public meeting act and an announcement of the same will be mailed to the local newspapers and to the clerk of the burough of Belmont and that the
minutes of this meeting will be available after board approval and at a subsequent meeting. Yes, we do. Roll call. Uh, Commissioner Sharon, yes. Commissioner Orchard, yes. Commissioner
McCracken, here. Uh, Commissioner Robinson's absent. Commission Commissioner Cassley, Commissioner Ramy here. Commissioner Misano here. Approval of minutes for the October 7th
meeting. April, I'm sorry. Okay. I have a motion. I'll make it. I'll second. Commissioner Sharon. Yes. Commissioner Orchard. You don't know if I missed that one. You were. Okay.
I think you were here last time. You were here. Let's see. No, I was here last time, but not that April meeting. That would be April. You came in. You came in a little late. Yes. Commissioner Mcrack.
Commissioner Cashley. Yes. Commissioner Ramy. Yes. Commissioner Misano. Yes. Next. the review and approval of the May bills. So moved.
Second. Any questions? Paul, would you care to comment about the installation of the counters? Oh, yes. Uh, last month we had two cameras installed, one on the north side, one on the west side and one on
the east side. and they're on an angle so they can pick up the sides of the building, some of the dead spot. Once the scaffolding once that comes down, they'll readjust them to cover more of an area. Thank you. And also on that um
the graffiti is gone. Yeah, we couldn't power wash it, so they used a brownish type paint which covered it pretty well. And he did the whole section, not just the whole. Perfect. So beautiful. So far
doesn't go back. Thank you. That one. All right. We have a first and second for approval. Commissioner Shar. Yes. Commissioner Orchard. Yes. Commissioner McCracken. Yes. Commissioner Cassley. Yes. Commissioner Ramy. Yes.
Commissioner Misana. report of the executive director. Uh, as I just mentioned, the security lights have been installed. Graffiti has been removed. We think we're finished with the uh mice problem. Uh, for three weeks
in a row, the exterminator has come and found no further sign of it. That's wonderful. So, hopefully we got it. And we finally were able to get rid of the uh there were three old washing machines on the side of the building and odds and
ends. Uh the smaller units were taking recycling and the larger units we got as stickers for uh we used to use scraper scrap metal people but they're not around anymore. I I guess the price isn't worth their
while anymore. But they used to come and take it for free because they'd make money when they took it to the scrapyard. Um, and that's that's basically we're still working the federal grant. We
submitted our action plan to HUD. It goes through a several levels for that approval. And we're also uh the burrow has to approve the environmental review study and that was
sent to um Kevin Kaine for his approval and that'll proceed. So hopefully they'll both get done in the short term. We submitted the paperwork for the weatherization program. Yeah. But we haven't heard back
yet. The gal picked them up. Uh we had a show uh 12 months of utility bills uh plus determination and all of our residents met the guidelines in terms of income. Awesome. Very good. So
hopefully that'll that'll happen. That would benefit me. No correspondence. Uh and now we go to old business. Any old business? New business. Any reports? Commissioners? Okay. Uh, remarks from the general
public. If you want to speak, it's time now. Okay. Okay. I'd like to say something. I have question about the weatherization assistance program. I understand the paperwork was submitted. Oh, when we said the
paperwork submitted, they picked it up about two weeks ago. The application two weeks ago. Okay. Because the deadline for the grant in June, they have money.
Okay. So, they have money put aside for us already. Oh, wonderful. Sweet. That's right. That's wonderful. And that's to fix all the windows. They're going to send an engineer in for two days and do a more thorough evaluation.
So, they have to go assess everyone individually, I imagine, than the windows. Yeah. And he may want to look at every window. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. So, at least we're on the right track. That's fabulous. Those windows freezing apartment in the winter.
I don't feel the cold and then there's holes in the window and it comes out. Anyone else? I can't fix a question. um is it possible to have a ventilation someone to come here and uh
do a ventilation of the building? We have the main uh shaft the main shafts clean once a year. They come and clean and they're the the main ones the individuals go
into the main. They're like in the middle of the building and they graft up So they get they get cleared to make sure that that all the anything goes up through the roof. When is the next time that that's scheduled to happen? I would
have to look. I I don't remember exactly. Okay. Anything else? One more question about the um the heat in the building. Whoa. But it was hot the past couple of weeks. Yes, we had
heat. And I don't understand how the outdoor thermostat works. I know that if it's hot outside, it's supposed to regulate the heat inside the building. So why was it so hot in the building when it was 80° outside? The heat was
pouring through the building. Heat was on. It was awful. Day it goes on. April the 15th. April 15. Is that when the heat goes off? April 15th. I mean, technically, usually April 15th
is legally. Yes. Illegally, yes. But we had a couple nights where Yeah. A few nights were chilly, but mostly Anybody else? Oh, I just have a quick comment. Hold on. Um,
anything else? Okay. Okay. So, is the heat off now? No. Yes. Yes. No heat. No, it's not. I'm sorry. The heat is No, I had heat in my apartment this morning. It was burning up in there. All right. I'll make sure. I had to open my window and put a fan on. It's been that way. Well, it's been
that way for weeks, though. Yes. This is not the first day. I know. Okay. All right. Paul was just saying that legally it should be April 15th, but because we had cold weather, they left it on, but he thought it was off by now. So, he'll speak. Well, then he'll take care of it.
Thank you. Let's consider it being the fact that somebody that's all you needed is a couple of cold nights and somebody would start barking. So, you know, open the window, put the fan on. Sometimes
you have to make the best of things, but it was overheated. Maria, I'm your council representative. Uh on Friday, uh there is a first responders event at 4:00 right at Burough Hall. Um we raise
a flag and we have um Harry Parson, who is our director of the Belmar Beach Patrol and water safety uh to come and speak as our special speaker. And for the kids, we'll have Touch a Truck with the fire engines and the the police uh
cruisers. Um, and we'll have a just some snacks and and waters. So, if you can come, please come. That's Friday, four o'clock right at Burough Hall. Okay. And, uh, and then, uh, the following weekend, we have the
seafood festival that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Um, so I apologize in advance for traffic, but if you can come out and enjoy the seafood fest, that'd be great. Are some roads closed for that? I don't think so, but It's right
by the lake and it always causes a bit of a a traffic issue. So, keep it in mind. If you have your spot, you might want to keep it or Well, it used to be right across the street and that was what was uh for the seafood festival May
16th, 17. Anyone else? Bring $50 for a lobster roll. It's expensive. and your own water and your pocket book. Okay, I'm going to make a motion to um
forgot public session. Motion to I Yay.