Notice of this meeting was provided and published in the Asbury Park Press in the Ocean Star on January 17, 2025. Copies of the agenda were provided to the newspaper posted on public bulletin boards in the township website. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilman Albanese >> here. >> Councilwoman Pontterero >> here.
>> Councilwoman D. Young. >> Councilman Feman >> here. >> Councilwoman Travers >> here. >> Vice President Mikino >> here. >> President Amberino >> here. Thank you. >> Ask everybody to rise for the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. To the flag of the United States of
America and to the republic for it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Madame clerk, will you accept the reports from municipal officers? >> Of course. >> Is there a motion and a second to
approve the minutes from the November 10th meeting? Motion. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Councilman Albany, yes. >> Councilwoman Ponttoarero, >> yes. >> Councilman Feineman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Mikino, >> yes. >> President Amberino, >> yes. >> Thank you.
>> All right. I think we've got a presentation this evening. I'm going to ask Mayor Crate to come to the lectern to honor our Brick Township marching dragons. >> Yes. Applause. So, I'm sure I mentioned this uh
previously, but as a former color guard captain class of I don't want to say uh you know, it is it brings me great pride and joy that our marching dragons are champions here in Brick Township. And I'm so excited to be here to celebrate
with all of you, students and family and band directors, that we can uh be together to celebrate this momentous occasion. So before I read this, what I would like to do first is I would like to invite up um I'm gonna get everybody here our band director Christian uh
Negri if he can come on up along with if anyone else from the staff is here. Uh Matthew Stevenson, Caitlyn Lennox, Mallerie Pritchette, Gavin Singer, and Kevin Ramirez. If any of those people are here, come on down. Fantastic. All right. So, I'd like to read this in
honor of our marching dragons uh band here. A marching band. Uh the Brick Township High School Marching Dragons are one of the most accomplished interscolastic comp competition bands in the state of New Jersey. This past season, the Marching Dragons added to
their program's legacy with an enormously successful season in which they finished in first place at competition after competition. This past season, the Marching Dragons captured the Region 7 Championship, the state championship, and for the first time in
their illustrious history of their program, the Tournament of Bands, Atlantic Coast Championship. Let's give him a round of applause for that. These accomplishments were the result of countless, and I know this, countless hours of practice, dedication, and hard
work. Likely, I'm adding to this, in the heat, in the cold, in the rain, in every other weather that's out there. Um, each member of the Marching Dragons ha as well as the exemplary direction of, as I said earlier, our leadership band director Christian Negri and his staff,
Matthew Stevenson, Caitlyn Lennox, Mallerie Pritchette, Gavin Singer, and Kevin Ramirez there. And I'm so proud of all of the members of this marching band. Therefore, I, Lisa Crate, mayor of the Township of Brick in the County of Ocean in the state of New Jersey in
honor of their outstanding 2025 season that culminated in them capturing the program's first ever tournament of bands Atlantic Coast Championship do hereby proclaim tomorrow, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 to be Bricktownship High School
Marching Dragons Day in Brick Township. And we would like to take this time to not only honor uh every the directors, but also all of the students that are here this evening and their families. So, what I'd first like to do is see if our band director has anything that they would like you'd like to share and then
we will um pass out some certificates to the students. So, and turn it over to you. >> All right. Uh, first I would like to thank Mayor Crate and the town council for inviting us here tonight. Uh, it's not uh very often the arts get
recognized like this and I very much appreciate it and I'm very uh happy uh for all the members of the band. Um, I would like to thank the parents, of course, who spend countless hours building and rebuilding props, making sure the kids look their best on the
field and filling in all the uh little details that make this experience um such a great one. Um, thank you to our high school's administration uh for their support. See Mr. Longo back there. Um, thank you for
uh the staff for being at my side and uh making this program better year after year and pushing uh the kids to new heights. Uh and most importantly um thank uh thank all of you guys, the members of the marching band, the ones who are coming in day after day. Um, no
matter what goes on during school, whatever you have going on at work, your jobs, um, through all the long hours and the summer heat, as mentioned, um, you guys still find it in yourselves to come in day after day, um, and do what you do
well. And, uh, when people look back at the 2025 marching dragons, uh, they'll see you guys, the, uh, champions that you are. Thank you. you want to stay up here afterwards. Okay. >> All right. Um, we're going to hand out
some certificates now. Uh, once you receive yours, please step off to the side. Uh, and afterwards, we'll take a group photo. Uh, first up, Morgan D. Allen. Riley Allen. Alex Brino, Jade Brown,
Colin Cassella, Frankie Civotano, Michaela Conlan, Joseph Kersio, Addison Ghard, Daniela Herrera Perez, Mason Jacobs, Julius Kaine, Andrew Kaminsky,
Ethan Kazmch, Marlon Martinez, Richard Matlock, Daniel Mazaresi, Colin Mazaresi, Kaden Mazeresi, Cole Mstretta, Connor Nelson, Sarah Olski,
Olivia Peterson, Marco Pelosi, Gabe Prao, Lola Rabino, Nick San Jose, Diana Siplita. Sorry about that. What? Uh, Abigail Steinach,
Payton Sullivan. >> Um, I never have actually asked how you pronounce your full name. So, come on up. Aiden Todd, Vanessa Tracy, Nick Valentino, Alexa Walkendorf, Genevie Walkandorf,
Jake Ward, April Washington, Madison Washington, Annabella Wyra. >> We're gonna try and do a picture now. people. Eric. I don't think they're going to all get in over there.
Yeah, I think >> it right on. >> Perfect up, sir. We don't want to kill you. >> What about all these kids over here? Can you see all them over here? How about the last
misdirection? Sorry. All right. All right. I'm just going to put this work too much. I know these two little kids. What's Danielle doing? You're ready to go.
I really want freebody. Everybody double check that you've got your cell phones. >> There's a couple of cell phones left in the audience. I don't know. Thank you very much. >> One more congratulations to our
Bricktownship Marching Dragons. Okay, I think we can now proceed to our consent agenda. >> All matters listed under item consent agenda will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is desired on any item, this item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
>> Thank you, Madame Clerk. Item 41, >> authorized budget transfer. >> Councilwoman Travers. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes budget appropriation transfers as needed for year end. These transfers do not increase our overall municipal budget in any way. We are moving funds from one
account to another. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 42 >> authorized cancellation of stale checks municipal court bail account. >> Councilman Albanese. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes the cancellation of state stale dated checks totaling $50
in a municipal court bail account. >> Thank you. Item 43. Authorize receipt of bids operation of Brick Beach One food concession stand. >> Councilman Fineman. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes the receipt of bids for food concession at Brick Beach
1 during the summer months. The most recent one-year contract was with Big Blue Rap and Roll Pine Beach for 2023, 2024, and 2025 summer months. The contract was for a total of $19,200. The new contract will be up for three
years beginning in the 2026 summer season. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 44, >> authorized receipt of bids operation of Brick Beach 3 food concession stand. >> Councilman Fineman. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes the receipt of bids for food concession at Brick Beach
3 during the summer months. The most recent contract was with Castaway Kitchen of Brick for $16,300 for the operation of the concession stand. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item four, five, >> authorize receipt of bids HVA HVAC R
parts and supplies. >> Councilman Albanese. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes receipt of bids for HVAC parts and supplies. >> Thank you. Item 46, >> authorize award of contract purchase and delivery of one diesel all-wheel drive
tow tractor. >> Councilwoman Ponttoerreroa. My century council president. This resolution authorizes the award of contract in the amount of $105,499 with Coke Automotive located in Detroit, Michigan for the
purchase and delivery of one 2025 diesel all-wheel drive to faster and authorized in the 2025 capital budget for the marina. Thank you. Thank you. Item 47,
>> authorize award of contract COBRA administrator, >> Councilwoman Travers. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes the award of contract with Ashure Austin, Texas to provide Cobra coverage for township employees and retirees. Ashure provides COBRA and retiree billing. They offer a
full-scale web-based platform. Ashure offers 247 access to employee notices and reports and an assigned account manager. They also have several methods of payment acceptance. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 48, >> authorized change order number two, 2025
bulkhead replacement, various locations. >> Councilman Fineman. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes a change order increase in the amount of $35,150 in the contract with R. Kramer and Sun Marine Contractors of Brick for the 2025
bulkhead replacement various locations project. The change order provides an additional 20 lineal feet of drainage pipe needed for bulkheading at West Coral Drive and Hollyy Drive. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 49.
>> Authorized shared services agreement with Ocean County fiscal year 26 child restraint grant program. >> Councilwoman Fontterrero. >> Thank you again. This resolution authorizes the execution of a shared services agreement with Ocean County for
the FY20 6 child restraint program grant. In this grant, the township will be reimbursed up to $70 per hour for any overtime expenses incurred by certified child
passenger safety technicians located in the township's EMS department whom I love. >> Thank you very much. Item 410, >> authorized shared services agreement with Ocean County fiscal year 26. Ocean County Sheriff's Traffic Enforcement
Program. >> Councilwoman Trappers. >> Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes a shared service agreement with the County of Ocean with the FY26 Ocean County Sheriff's Traffic Enforcement Program grant. In this grant, the township will be reimbursed up to $70 per hour for overtime expenses
incurred by the police department as part of the traffic enforcement program. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 411, >> authorized special event permit Christmas block party. >> Councilman Albanesey's. Thank you, Council President. This resolution authorizes a special event permit for Christmas block party event on Sunday,
December 14th, between the hours of 3 and 6 PM at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Building on Brick Ballboard. >> Thank you, Madame Clerk. Item 412. >> 412A is an inspection fund release for block 854, lot 4. B is a performance
bond release for block 902 lot 2. C is a performance bond release for block 902 lot 2. and D is a performance bond release for block 2034.01 lot 19. >> Thank you very much. Item 413, Miss Bergen. >> Thank you. 13A is 100% DAV widow widow
of veteran deduction of block 252.17 lot 32. 13B is 100% DAV widow of veteran deduction for block 673.18 lot 14. 13 C is 100% DAV widow of veteran deduction of block 1386 lot 10. 13 D 100% DAV
widow or veteran deduction block 1422.03 lot 5. 13E is a tax overpayment for 2025 at block 701.08 lot 16. 13F senior citizen deductions block 1341.18
lot 43 block 383.13 lot 76. 13G veterans deductions block 702.08 lot 1, block 1210.07 lot 14 and block 321.07 7 lot 7. >> Thank you. This brings us to the end of
the consent agenda. Going to ask for a motion and a second on the consent agenda. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Thank you. Open to council for questions. Seeing none, close council. Open to the public for questions on just these resolutions.
Mr. Finelli, please make your way to the lectern. >> Thank you. last meeting you both called it a lect turner and I think you just called it a podium when I'm here so you get my attention but I noticed um
let me start off by saying I told you that I don't go to schoolboard meetings anymore so I have the good news is I have more free time for me the bad news is I have more free time for you okay I want to talk about number eight but
before I I I bring up my issue I want to give you some background information so you know and I have I have a request if you have any negative feelings about me put them aside and just listen to what I'm saying all right don't don't
think well because it came from me just listen to what I'm saying everything I say I have documentation to back it up I don't come up here and make up stories I just recently had my bulkhead replaced I went top of the line 80 feet of bulkhead head. They had to
take out my old dock. They had to take out my old boat lift. They had to take out 80 ft of bulkhead, right? Then they had to put in a new dock, which was 25 ft, two level with trek, you know, the composition stuff, the
good stuff. They put the trek all the way along the top of the bulkhead, 80 ft. The old dock had the angular supports in it. The new one actually has the poles going into the ground. Right on top of that,
they put in dead men, which probably most of you don't know what they are, right? They dig back 10 feet into the yard, excavate 10 feet all the way along the bulkhead, drive pilings vertically into the ground, and then lay pilings
behind them horizontally. Then they take these long 12-oot galvanized rods, drive them through the pilings, through the support beams, through the bulkhead, across the 10 feet, through both of the pilings, horizontal and vertical, and
then anchor the whole thing down. No matter what size boat you put in my lagoon or how much I used to get, that thing ain't moving. All right. Then they fill up the whole thing. For that, I paid $51,700.
That comes out to about $646 a linear foot. When I look at what they're doing on these two things, you're paying $35,150 comes out to $1,171
a linear foot. Almost double what I paid. Now, both of these locations happen to be within walking distance of my house. So, guess what? I went I went to visit, right? Because when I looked at mine, I
said, "I paid 646 for all of that. You're paying $171 and you're not getting any of that." So, I went over first to Hally Drive. Well, I didn't get warm, huggy feelings right off the bat because this says it's between house number two and four. There
is no house number two. They didn't even get the address right. It's between house number four and six. So, okay, whoever went out couldn't even get the house number right, but okay, no big deal. I have a picture of this bulkhead if you want to see it on my phone. I
basically what it is is 10 feet of bulkhead and it's got a storm grade on top. It's about two or three feet off the road, right? And this Hollyy Road just divides the two lagoons. So, it goes out to a peninsula. On top of it, there's a there's a a storm grate. So,
because that's where all the rain water goes into the lagoon. It's 10 ft of wooden bulkhead. The water is about four feet deep there because when I went I could see the bottom and it's got one piling in the corner. All right. 10
feet, one piling in the corner. I went to the other location and it's the same thing, but instead of being 10 feet, it's 20 feet, right? It has a storm drain, but the storm drain is set back further because it's a culde-sac. So, picture the storm drain here and
then the thing over here and the storm water goes out into the lagoon. I don't know a lot about marine engineering, but this does not smell right. Right. paying $1,100 a foot for for just replacing some boards. And I don't even
think on Hollyy they could even get a work barge in there because the lagoon right there was like four feet. Probably just going to change it from the road. If it looks like fish, smells like fish, it's probably fish. Look at what I got for $646
a foot and look at what you're getting for almost double that. 30 feet of of wood and you're paying $35,000. What I would like to see tonight is that you put this item on hold
because I noticed when I read it that it said the consulting engineer recommended determined to do this. Now, I don't know if anybody from the township who's out there looks at this stuff or anything else. I I don't know what what the
consulting engineer did and I certainly don't know what the person and I won't mention the name of the company that's doing the work came up with with $35,000 but I would suggest number one you put this on hold and you go out have
somebody from the township who has a little bit of knowledge about marine construction. It doesn't say anything about flapper valves or anything else. You're just replacing 10 feet of wood and you're paying $1,100 a foot for that. I don't even know if they're putting
vinyl in. I had vinyl. You know, my my bulkhead's all vinyl. I don't even know if they're going to use vinyl. Just going to put wood. Go out there, have somebody look at it, then come back and tell you whether they think it's worth $35,000. And if they don't think it's worth that, then I would look
at the other contract that you approved several months ago, $197,000, and see what it was you were getting for that because my estimate, we get ripped off. And
that's all I have to say. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Penelli. >> See you later, >> M. Bergen. With regard to the contract, I would imagine that we put out bids, >> correct? >> Yes. When we originally did the um project, this is a change order to an
existing um project. We went out to bids. It was designed by a consulting engineer which is supervised by our township engineer. Um and we went out to bid, received bids, the bidder got the project, and >> the lowest bidder got the project. >> The lowest bidder got the project, who's somebody who has worked for the town in
the past. It's public record, so there's no need not to say the contractor's name. who >> it's Kmer Cremer Marine. >> That's the paperwork, >> right? >> Uh so what like we do in roadways when we're able to save money um through usually
it's a a quantity adjustment um or as built quantities and they come up slightly different so you have extra money to spend. You stretch the limit of roadway that you're able to do so that you maximize the amount of money that you allocated for the project. This is very similar where the original contract
came in uh with some efficiency. So, we were able to do additional bulkhead. So, this is an extension to an existing approved contract. >> Just so you know. >> Thank you. >> And I'll show you the picture if you want to see it. You want to see it? >> Yeah. >> Get my phone.
See one little pirate in the corner. >> The other one is exactly the same. Except the storm drain further back. This one when you go past the storm drain that's the road one road. So you could not think of this road to do anything else because people could not
get in and out of their houses. Anything else you want? >> Uh I'm sure our township engineer would be happy to speak with Mr. Finelli tomorrow. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. And would have would have done that this afternoon uh if I knew you you had the question. But she'd be happy. >> I was still doing this this afternoon. I
was still driving around looking at this stuff. Why not? And >> I could be wrong, but I could be right, too. And if I'm right, >> consulting engineer, number one, and number two, you're getting overcharged for the other stuff.
>> I know a little bit about bulkheads. You and I >> built my bulkhead together. You know who I used, you mine. And that's what I got. Top of the line for half the price that you paid. I realize these three are three different locations. All right. Mine was one. I realize there's three.
All I'm asking is somebody go out and look at it. >> Yeah, sure. Will >> see whether it's really Maybe you can get back to me. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you very much. I say you'll get it when you come back up. >> Are there any other questions or comments from the public on these
resolutions only? Seeing none, close comment. >> Mr. Conaly, what's the procedure if we wanted to remove an item from the consent agenda? Um, as it says on the council, if you want to move any
>> Is there a motion to table agenda item 48? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> I appreciate the feedback, Mr. Finale. Open a council for questions on the
motion to hold a table agenda item 48. >> Seeing none, close council. >> Roll call on that motion. >> Councilman Albanese, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Ponttoarero, >> yes. >> Councilman Feman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Minino,
>> yes. >> President Amberino, >> yes. >> Moving on to the remainder of the consent agenda. Roll call, please. >> Councilman Albanese, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pontterero, >> yes. >> Councilman Feman, >> yes.
>> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Mikino, >> yes. >> President Ambersino, >> yes. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 414, computer bill resolution. Be it resolved by the township council of the township
of brick that the following bills be paid and that the mayor and clerk be and are hereby authorized to draw orders on the treasurer for the amounts of the same computer bill resolution in the amount of 10,384,57152. >> Thank you very much. Open to council for questions on the computer bill resolution. Seeing none, close counsel. Open to
public for questions on the computer bill resolution only. Seeing none, close public. Roll call, please. >> We need a motion and a second on that. >> Oh, excuse me. >> Is there a motion and a second on the computer bill resolution? >> Second. >> Thank you. Open to council for
questions. >> Still none. >> Open to the public for questions. >> Close public. Roll call. >> Councilman Albanese. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Pontterero, >> yes. >> Councilman Fineman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Makino, >> yes. >> President Amino,
>> yes. >> Thank you. >> Item 415. Be it resolved by the township council of the township of brick that the following bills be paid and that the mayor and clerk be and are hereby authorized to draw orders on treasure for the amounts of the same manual bill resolution in the amount of $2,17,340.14.
>> Thank you. Is there a motion and a second for the manual bill resolution? >> Motion. >> Second. Open to council for questions. Seeing none, close counsel. Open to the public for questions on the manual bill resolution.
Seeing none, close public roll call. >> Councilman Albanese, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pontterero, >> yes. >> Councilman Fineman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Mikino, >> yes. >> President Amberino, >> yes. >> Okay, moving on to agenda item number five 51. an ordinance of the township of
brick county of Ocean State of New Jersey amending chapter 145-6 of the township code to extend the storefront revitalization program and the waiver of fees for construction to promote the renovation of existing vacant commercial structures. >> Thank you, Councilwoman Travers.
>> Thank you, Council President. This is the renewal of an ordinance waving fees for business owners who renovate an existing vacant commercial property. The program started in 2015 to encou encourage businesses to come to brick and occupy vacant storefronts. In this ordinance, the township is encouraging
any new business looking to fill any vacant commercial space under 5,000 square feet that has been vacant for at least a year to open for business. All township permit fees are waved to encourage the startup. In total, close to 40 In total, close to 40 new
businesses have opened and taken advantage of this program. Business from bakeries to yoga studios and florists have opened in locations that were vacant. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Is there a motion in a second? >> Motion. Second. >> Open to council for questions on this
first reading. >> Seeing none, close council. Roll call. >> Councilman Albany. Councilwoman Ponttoarero. >> Yes. >> Councilman Feineman. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Travers. >> Yes. >> Vice President Mikino. >> Yes. >> President Amberino. >> Yes. Thank you.
>> Okay. 52. >> An ordinance of the Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, authorizing a lease of unit number 11 in the Civic Plaza to a nonprofit corporation for the operation of a clothing store for children and families.
>> Excuse me, Councilman Fineman. >> Thank you, Council President. This ordinance authorizes a lease agreement for unit 11 at Civic Plaza with Choose Love Celebrate Life, a foundation for youth and families, a nonprofit organization.
The purpose of this lease is to provide a store for clothing and accessories to be given to children and families in need at no charge with the operations funded by charitable organizations. The store shall be known as Community Threads. The term of the lease is for
one year with a provision for up to four additional extensions of one year each at the township's discretion annually. The lease amount per year is $1. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman Fineman. Is there a motion in a second on this ordinance
on first reading? >> Yes. Motion. >> Second. >> Thank you. Open to council for questions. >> Seeing none, close council. Roll call. Councilman Albany. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Ponttoro, >> yes. >> Counciloman Feman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Travers, >> yes. >> Vice President Minino,
>> yes. >> President Ambersino, >> yes. >> Thank you. >> Okay, that brings us to public comments. >> Please note that each person addressing the council during any section of the meeting during which public comment is permitted shall limit his or her remarks to five minutes pursuant to Brick Township Administrative Code section
2-33b. >> Thank you very much. Are there any comments from the public? Yes, ma'am. My name is Nancy Ellson, 231 Cuadera Boulevard. Um, good evening. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Um, to me,
this has good written all over it, and I'm so thrilled that that you are considering the possibility of supporting this organization. Um, I am here representing the National Organization for Women, Ocean County, and also the Rotary. The Rotary Club in Tom's River has supported this
organization already in its mission as it continues to develop and will continue to do so. Thank you for considering this. >> Thank you for your comments. Mr. Finelli, >> Mr. Finelli likes to go last. >> Two things before I get to the meet. In
the last week of the election, the mayor got blamed for two more things and I just have to share them with you. Right? You got blamed for the lousy parking lot in Shopright. Yeah. You now I know the woman is going to go nuts because they just installed
speed bumps and when she sees them she's Oh yeah, they're not having speed bumps around the outer so she can complain about that. The other one is you got blamed for the overcrowding in the brick school district. Overcrowding. Since I've been going
there since 2009, they lost 4,000 students, onethird of the student population, and haven't closed the school, but somehow we got overcrowding. God must love idiots because he makes so many of them.
Everybody know what this is? Yes, this is the this is the new PSA1 when it first came out. By the way, I'm just sharing information with you. Nothing nothing to challenge you with. All right. And by the way, my son says I never won win one when I come to these
meetings, but I feel like I won one today because my ass was only that you go and look. So that's a win. Listening, Jim. So this is the blue book. When they came out with it, they told us that they came out with one book for ease of operation. Fill out all the forms and
one thing, which was true, but it wasn't the whole story. I want to remind you that about 40% of the population in brick is senior citizens, all the green buyers and all the other places. 40%. All right. So, they come out with this
book and you fill it online. Not much to do. You put You don't even have to prove that you pay your taxes anymore. or up until this year, you had to show proof that you paid your taxes. Now, you don't even have to pay your taxes. You're still going to get the money. You're still going to get the money back that you didn't pay. It's only in New Jersey.
It works this way. But anyway, we knew what two two of the programs were. You know, the uh senior the senior freeze and we knew what u the anchor program was. We knew that the stay in New Jersey was coming next year, but they didn't
say what it was, only that it was happening next year. Well, then they came out with $6,500 they mentioned, but they didn't really explain that. Couple weeks ago, I got a personalized letter from the Treasury Department,
one of the moreformational documents they ever put out when it's all my information. All right? I filed and I got it back. So, the way this is going to work, and I just want you to know and everybody listening to know, I'm in I'm in a higher tax bracket with
the the taxes, right? I'll give you the numbers. I don't care. I paid $14,157 in real estate taxes last year. This program gives you half your taxes back up to $13,000.
Anything over 13,000 in taxes don't count, but half of 13,000 is 6,500 bucks. So, we're not talking about nickels and dimes here now, right? And the way it works is they show you what your senior freeze is. And I'm I'm I'm
senior freeze since 2022 when they raised the limit to $165,000 for one person. So I qualify for senior freeze. I qualify for the anchor benefit which the max is $1,750. Add those two together comes up to 2626.
Right? minus that from 6,500, which is the max I can get because I'm over the 13,000. That comes out to third $3,873, right? That's what I'm going to get with the third program, right? The one they
call stay in New Jersey. They're going to pay that out in four installments next year, once a quarter. The only catch all is the second and the third and fourth quarter next year has to be approved in next year's budget. So we don't know what our new governor is going to do,
but that's the way it's there. So right now $6,500 is not is not really chump change. All right. But my point is 40% roughly 40% of the people give or take are going to qualify for this.
So when you raise taxes, you, the school district, the county, anybody else, 40% of the people ain't paying that, right? 40% of the people probably only paying half their taxes. They pay it up front, they get it in the back. New Jersey does
not print money. New Jersey doesn't have trees in Trenton that grow money. So where do they get the money from to make up for the 40% of us appreciative people who are not paying the other 60%. All right. Somehow someway they're going to
collect that money from everybody else. So my point is I don't go to the schoolboard meeting anymore. I'm the only one that ever spoke up. I come here. I'm the only one that ever spoke up. The other 60% of the people better damn well get involved. Start coming to
meetings. start questioning things, start talking about things, or shut up and pay you 140%. I do appreciate it, but this is the everybody should should be involved with this. And I know if you go to the tax office, they'll help you out. I know
they have the books in there and everything else, but my point is $6,500 is a lot of money to a lot of people, right? So, they all should be doing this. and we all thank you for everybody that's not a senior citizen for
contributing and the story. >> Thank you, Mr. Finale. >> Are there any other questions from the public? >> Hello. >> Good evening. Um 189 Maple Avenue, Island Heights, New Jersey. Uh my name is Tiffany. I'm founder and board chair
for CLCL Foundation. Choose Love, Celebrate Life, a foundation for youth and families. I just wanted to take uh an opportunity to explain our program um to everybody on this town council as well as all of the Brook residents. The community threads is a second stage
to a three-part pilot. The first phase of this we call our community care connection. It's a warmline. Anybody in Ocean or Mammoth County can call and we connect them to the closest donation site to them for specific items they are seeking. Perhaps that's diapers or pet
food, things that are not found in every location. The second phase would be utilizing community threads as a on-site location for free clothing, accessories, hygiene products for youth, families, and individuals. And the third phase
would be a referral and delivery system. The overarching goal of the program is to reduce povertybased child maltreatment allegations. So right now 75% of all of your child maltreatment reports are neglect based, but 85% of
neglect is poverty. So if your next door neighbor's kids are outside without coats and it's freezing, your only option is to call a hotline and report them, but all you saw is the lack of a tangible item. With the referral and delivery system, our community would
have a resource to call and refer them to a warmline and we would be able to deliver those items anonymous. No contact, no stigma, no shame. The purpose of all of this is reducing family crisis, runaway homeless youth,
and negative outcomes. And we can do that by creating a sense of community. We can do that by reducing parental stress. And so that's what this program is designed for and I appreciate your time and consideration. >> Thank you.
>> Are there any other questions or comments from the public? Mr. Matiano, >> Bob Mle and Brick. First of all, I'd like to congratulate you. I wasn't here at the last meeting on your win. Um, one thing
I want to bring up about the uh campaign and all that and I'm hoping that it everybody hears this, a campaign should be more of what we do with Bricktown, how we can improve Bricktown and what we can do for Brick instead of everybody
going at each other. It was it was pretty bad and it didn't look good for the town. I know politics is politics, but we should focus on let's try to make Brick better. What we can do to help Bricktown out. Um, that's what I got to
say about that. Um, second thing is, um, our rental properties in Brick, I I bring this up quite a few times. Um, there's problems in brick with rentals. Um, people leave the leave the rental and
then next person moves in. Nothing gets We're supposed to get a CO every single time. We don't do that. >> So, there's a situ >> do do that. We >> No, the people don't do it. >> We don't. >> And when the neighbors call us, we issue them a violation and then we go through the process. But yeah, we don't have
cameras on every >> I have a problem with somebody I know. I'm not mentioning no names at all because they're scared. They have no heat in their house and they have little heaters in their house.
They bring the subject up and the landlord's going to toss them. So, there's three people that live in the house and they have no heat. The water the the condition of the house is horrendous, but it's the only thing they have, the only thing they could afford.
If they lose it, they're round on the street. So, I think what we got to do is maybe start following up on this a little bit to I have rentals myself, but we should
every other year see who's living in the house, you know, see who's there, make sure it's the same person that's on the lease as original, and we could start following up on that because it's not fair that somebody goes in there on somebody else's lease and then they're
in a situation like this which is not really good and they're paying astronomical numbers but it's what they have and what they could do. So I think we should start getting involved with that. Um one other thing I want to say is
um Bricktown like for the kids, you know, teenagers, whatever. Um me and Steve were talking about it. Maybe we could start doing more things teenager wise like um at Woodward Beach when we have the parties there and stuff like that, you know, when the fireworks and
stuff. We were talking about maybe do Battle of the Bands. When I grew up, we had Battle of the Bands. So, it was great. You know, all the kids go there, they all see the band and, you know, they all play and it's something maybe to keep
them off street, try to get them more into it. Um, same thing I was thinking on the uh winter in the summertime like in June. Why don't we have Christmas on the water? You know, we're a boating community. We can start at Manalo Bridge, go all the way up to Winward.
People will come out, see the boats decorated. Just start doing more things in brick instead of everybody arguing all the time. You know, it's it's, you know, something we should do. Just look into my suggestions. I think it's good.
But like I said that um the heating situation and the rentals I think we really got to get some people maybe to start checking making sure that's going because unfortunately I can't say none because I promised and people really do
need help. You know if I had something I'd give it to them but they uh they're stuck. So maybe we can start following up on that and looking into it. >> All right that's it. >> Thank you Bob. Appreciate your comments. Are there any
other questions or comments from the public? Seeing none, close public. >> Miss Bergen. >> Nothing for me. Thank you, >> Madame Mayor. >> Thank you. I didn't say anything at the last meeting, but uh now that the election's been certified officially, I
do want to thank the public for uh voting for me and also for entrusting me with Brook Township for another four years. Uh, I do love this. I love doing this. I love our community and I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve our community for another four years.
So, I just want to send out a heartfelt thanks. Uh, whether you voted for me or not, we are representative of every single person who lives here in the township. And even though we may not always agree on the path forward, I think we can all agree that we love living here in Brick Township. it is a
community uh for everyone for all seasons and that uh I know we can work together to continue to make brick great. So, thank you for that. And just as a side note, our Christmas tree lighting is taking place on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. right out here
in front of town hall. Uh I am taking lots of uh suggestions into consideration along with our recreation department, our parks department. Uh, as you know, we we did send out a a survey with some amazing recommendations that uh we're looking into. So, uh, we're
always open for suggestions, uh, and ideas because that's how we can continue to work together and make brick better. So, thank you for that. Uh, and finally, happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Uh, I hope everyone has a chance to visit with family and friends, watch football game,
watch the parade, or whatever it is that your tradition is, and enjoy your family uh, this upcoming Thursday. Thank you. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Mr. Connealy, >> happy. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. >> Happy Thanksgiving,
>> Madam Secretary. >> Yes. I'd like to wish everybody happy Thanksgiving. >> Councilman Alb, >> I'd like to say congratulations to the band people and happy Thanksgiving. >> Councilwoman Plantera. >> Gobble gobble. >> Councilman Fineman.
>> Thank you, Council President. So this past Saturday, Mayor Crate and I had a chance to join Ken from Sandy's Cafe at a Thanksgiving meal that he hosted at the Greenbryer community. He invited us to come out and help serve and we had such a great time. It was really uh nice
to bring the seniors together while also supporting a small local business. Uh Ken even tied into a charitable piece by donating part of the pro part of the proceeds to the Kowanas Club. And moments like like that really show uh
what makes brick such a great place to live. Uh the whole experience inspired me to open the door to any brick business that has a special event coming up that would like some support. As a business a business owner myself, I know how valuable it can be to have a little
extra help, whatever that looks like. So whether it's a grand opening, ribbon cutting, community event, or anything in between, we'd be happy to be to uh to be involved. So, don't be shy to ask. You can feel free to call me at 732-262105 or email me at
councilmanfindman@gmail.com. And of course, happy Thanksgiving. >> Thank you. Thank you, Councilwoman Travers. >> Happy Thanksgiving, >> Vice President Makina. >> Yeah, congratulations to the band and happy Thanksgiving. >> Thank you very much. Yes. I'd also like
to extend my congratulations to the Bricktownship Marching Dragons. Uh gosh, a quarter century ago, I think I counted myself amongst their ranks. Uh happy Thanksgiving to everybody. Councilman Fineman didn't say it, I don't think so. Have fun and stay safe.
With that, I will now ask for a motion and a second to adjurnn. >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Meeting a chart.