Okay. >> Hey, Alex, are we uh on YouTube? Recording in progress. >> Okay. in um it's 7:30 p.m. and this meeting is called to order. Uh this is the reorganization meeting of the township committee of the township of Chadam. Um
adequate notice of this meeting was given according to the open public meetings act as follows. Notice was given to Chad McCarrier in the Mars County Daily Record on January 8th, 2025. Notice was posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the municipal building on January 8th, 2025.
and notice was filed with the township clerk on January 8th, 2025. Uh will everyone please stand for the flag salute? I would now like to invite up Father Kevin for tonight's invocation. >> Happy New Year everyone. It's good to be
here. So, let us pray. Eternal God, we ask your blessings on our township. We ask that you send out upon those who hold office a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that with steadfast purpose, they may faithfully serve in their offices and promote the
well-being of all who live and work here. Amen. >> Okay. Our next order of business is the oaths of office for our newly elected township committee members. Uh Mrs. Ewald, if you'd like to come down for your oath. Okay. Yeah.
Stacey. Okay. >> I state your name. >> I will >> do solemnly swearly >> swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New
Jersey. Constitution >> and that I will bear true faith >> and that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States >> and allegiance to the same. to the church >> and to governments establishment
established in the United States >> and to government established in the United States >> and in this state under the authority of the people >> in this state of people >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do furtherly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially
>> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of >> all the duties of the office of >> township according to the best of my ability. So hope in God.
And while you're standing, Mr. Troy, if you want to come down, >> I state your name. >> I, Michael Troy, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States. that I will support the Constitution of the United States
>> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> and that I will bear true faith >> and that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States. >> and allegiance to the same and the
governments established in the United States >> and in this state under the authority of the people >> and in this state under the authority of the people. I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform
>> that I will faithfully partially and justly perform impartially and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of township committee member >> all the duties of office of township committee member >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability.
>> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations. Yeah, at this time I will uh do a roll call. Uh Mr. Alperowitz >> here, >> Mr. Troy >> here, >> Mrs. Ewald >> here, >> Mr. McHugh >> here, >> and Mrs. Roland
>> here. >> We have the whole township committee with us this evening. Um I will now open up the floor for nominations for mayor. Do we have any nominations? It would be my privilege to nominate Jennifer Uh Roland.
>> Both of us could do it. It would be amazing. >> Co- nominate simultaneous >> and I would like to second that nomination. >> Um are there any other nominations? If not, I will do a roll call vote. Uh Mr. Alapuritz, >> yes. >> Mr. Choy, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ewald,
>> yes. >> Mr. McHugh, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Roland, >> yes. Congratulations. And if you want to come down, you can be sworn in. >> Yeah. Just hold this. Just don't trip on the wires. >> I say your name. I, Jen Roland,
>> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith >> and that I will bear true faith
>> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and in this state under the authority of the people >> and in this state under the authority of the people. >> I do further solemnly swear
>> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of mayor >> all the duties of the office of mayor >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God.
>> So help me God. >> Congratulations. All right. I'd like to call for nominations for deputy mayor. >> I would be honored to nominate um Marty McHugh for deputy mayor. >> I'll second.
Mr. Al Peruitz, >> yes. >> Mr. Troy, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ewald, >> yes. >> Mr. McHugh, >> yes. >> And Mayor Roland, >> yes. >> Um, motion passes. really hitting my stride here with these.
>> You don't have to memorize my line. >> I say your name. >> I Marty McHugh >> jinx myself. do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New
Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> and that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and in this state
>> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform
>> all the duties of the office of deputy mayor >> all the duties of the office of deputy mayor >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations, Deputy Mayor. All right. Thank you to everyone for attending
tonight. I am very grateful for all my family, friends, and neighbors who came out to support all of us. Um, even those from out of state who came. Um, thank you to my husband, Kevin Bo, who was always by my side, and my kids, Lily,
Patrick, Sean, Susie, and Nikki, who each inspire me in a different way every day. Um, I also would like to thank um Andrew McCertie, our um general assembly elect from the state of New Jersey. Um Carolyn Dempsey, the mayor of
Chattamboroough, and um Kate Haye, um the Channon Burough Council member. So, thank you all for coming out tonight. I am honored to ser serve as your mayor for 2026. There is no better team of people to serve Chattam Township than
the people sitting beside me, the administrator, the clerk, all of the staff, the law enforcement, DPW, our partners and consultants and our incredible volunteers. every person that puts in the time to keep us running smoothly, to keep us safe, to keep our roads clear, all the residents that
volunteer their time and energy on various various boards and committees and our volunteer EMS and fire departments. It's a lot of work behind the scenes and all of these people make it look seamless. Um there's plenty of official business to get to and it will
be a busy year. Um, happy 250th birthday to America. But, um, I wanted to just share a few thoughts. Um, today is January 6th. Um, but one of the things I want to talk about tonight and focus on is happiness. So, I had the privilege of
spending some time in Copenhagen, Denmark a few weeks ago, which according to studies is the second happiest country in the world, only to second to Finland. The sun sets at 3:30 p.m. and it rises at 8:30 a.m. Um, but everybody's generally happy. Temps are
in the 30s um for half the year. Tons of people out walking, cold plunging in the canal, the outdoor market, smiling and happy. Uh, we went to a Radio Head concert there and while there seemed to be a difference in opinion in our section about standing versus sitting at a concert, um, we worked it all out and
we were all pretty happy. So um we even made it to the happiness museum which compiles data and trends related to measuring happiness and they found that the six factors that explain most the difference in happiness levels across countries are togetherness, money,
health, freedom, trust and kindness. So my point is at the end of the day a lot of our happiness comes from people and community. So, keep the stories coming of our neighbors showing up for neighbors, taking care of a sick friend, shoveling a walk, cheering someone on, donating to the food pantry or other
charity, or just lending an ear. I'm looking forward to this year to continue all the good work that has been done for Chattam Township, and for creating some happiness this year. Thank you so much for coming out tonight and for all you that you do for our community. Um, and
at this time, I would like to announce the following mayoral appointments. to the planning board. uh Phil and also serving as Chattam Township Environmental Commission liaison and Emily Chang uh to the planning board to
environmental commission Phil as the planning board liaison Celeste Fondo, Amy Mason, Paulie Broofphy and chairperson Jessica Romeo 2026. It is a happy tune. It >> is happy. It is happy tune.
>> Well time, Celeste. >> Right on brand. >> Yes. Exactly. And now I'd like to move on to the agenda and look um at this time I would like to um ask for a motion of approval of the
agenda. >> So moved. >> I'll second. All in favor? >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> I >> And that brings us to the consent agenda.
>> That brings us now to the consent agenda. >> Okay. And so am I moving asking for a motion of approval for the consent agenda? Um, unless if anyone has anything they want to pull from the consent agenda for a separate vote, now would be the time for
a motion to adopt the consent agenda as is. >> Okay. Is there a motion to accept the consent agenda as is? >> I think >> I move that we accept the uh we move uh
that we approve the consent agenda. I'll second. >> Mr. Al Perurwitz. >> Yes. >> Mr. Troy, >> yes. >> Mrs. Ewald, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor McHugh, >> yes. >> And Mayor Roland, >> yes. >> Motion passes.
>> Thank you. >> I would now like to open up the hearing as citizens. U Mr. Lacanti, would you please provide guidance? >> Yes. Um members of the public are now welcome to come up to the microphone to address the township committee. This is an opportunity for any member of the public to be heard about issues which
are not topics scheduled for public hearings tonight. Those present may step up to the microphone to be heard. If you are watching via Zoom, you may speak during any of the public uh comment sessions by following the Zoom instructions to raise your hand. Whether in person or online, when you recognized
to speak, please mind the following procedures. Please say your name, spell your last name, and give the name of your street. You do not need to give your street number. All public comments will be limited to three minutes. Rather than use any of your time answering questions, the township committee will
wait until you finish speaking before you before responding. The um each member will be limited to 3 minutes. Uh written comments submitted to the township clerk before 3 p.m. today will be read during the public comment session. Uh written comments are
subject to the same guidelines as oral comments. Duplicative written comments may be summarized rather than read in full according to guidelines issued by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services. And we we did not receive any written comments for tonight. >> Okay. All right. Well, seeing no citizens, um
we close the hearing of citizens. And if there are no comments, um, I would like to invite Father Corkerin to please come up and lead us in the closing prayer. Let us pray. Creator God, we thank you for a new year. We welcome come into
this new year with new plans, new decisions, and new dreams. Help us to live as people who serve your community and to serve one another. We pray for peace in the world and that you help us to be peacemakers. We pray for justice and freedom and for all those who stand
up and fight and serve those in our areas. We pray for all those who struggle in our community that you will be with them and help us to look for the betterment of this community in all that we say and do. May this year be one in which we follow the way of peace and
justice in your name. Amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you. I guess do we have a motion to adjourn? So move. >> I'll second. >> All right. >> All in favor?
>> All in favor? >> I >> I >> I >> Thank you everyone. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.