##VIDEO ID:I8a3b_3i0PI## good evening everyone I'd like to call to order the January 6 2025 reorganization meeting to of committee if everybody could stand andle of the United States of America and to the rep for stands Nation God indivisible with liy for all thank you this meeting is being held in accordance with the open Public's meeting ACT public law 1975 chapter 231 notice was published in the burand county times and The Courier Post on January 8th 2024 I'd like to do roll call now Mr cona here Mr Herer here Mrs crille present Mr Miguel here Mr segrest here thank you if I could have Reverend do come to the F in thank you shall we pray I lift up my eyes Under the hills from when cometh my help my help comes from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth Lord we thank you for 2025 we thank you for the privilege of living in this great nation and In This Very Special Town Lord we pray that you help us to uh to be with us in a special way and especially especially in this right now in this meeting tonight and Lord we know you're guiding us and Lord help us to pay attention to you and your ways I offer this in your name and I thank you amen amen thank you I have Sophia Fitzgerald come to the front for the national thank you see by the light what so proudly we held at the Twilight last GLE who br stripes and bright stars through the fight or the ramp parts we watch were so gently streaming and the rockets reg the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh say does that star [Music] spangled W or the land of the free and the home of the [Applause] bra next if I can have Mr P come to the front please you're up you first yes alab I'll never learn I Paula I Paula swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States swear 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 Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments and to the governments established in the United States established in the United States in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I do further solemnly swear I do further solemnly swear that I will impartially that I will impartially and justly and justly perform all the duties perform all the duties of member of Township Committee of member of Township committee according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God thank you [Applause] W you know he Tri I Albert D seagrist 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 to the governments established in the United States un 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 so help me God so help me God I do further solemly swear I do further solemnly swear that I will impartially that I will impartially and justly and justly perform all the duties perform all the duties of the office of of the office of member of Township Committee Member of Township committee according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me [Applause] God uh Albert make it official for on y all right next we have nominations of the mayor for 2025 may have nominations for mayor please uh I would like to nominate Stephanie Crable for mayor for 2025 thank you Mr condom may have a second Madam Secretary I will happily nominate Stephanie krael as mayor thank you Mr Miguel roll call please Mr cond I Mr Warner I Mrs crell I Mr Miguel I Mr hi thank you Mrs CRA if you would come down and if we could have Kelsey krael come forward please I Stephanie crel I Stephanie crra swear that I will support swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States 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 and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established and to the governments established in the united states in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I do further I do further Solly swear solemnly swear that I will impartially that I will impartially and justly perform and justly perform all the duties of the office all the duties of the office of Mayor of Mayor according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me so help me God [Applause] all right it's on now it's on yep only like donkey call to pass that down thank you jumping off a cliff would you all jump off a cliff okay okay I'd like to ask for a nomination for Deputy Mayor Madame mayor I'd like to nominate Ryan Herer for Deputy Mayor thank you Mr seagrist I will second that nomination roll call vote please Madame secretary yes mayor Mr cond I Mr corner I Mrs graille I Mr Miguel I Mr C I thank you um Mr Horner if you would come down and I'm ready I Ryan Herer I Ryan Herer swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States swear 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 allegiance to the same and I will bear true faith 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 so help me God so help me God I do further solemnly swear I do further solemnly swear that I will impartially that I will impartially and justly and justly perform all the duties of the office perform all the duties of the office of deputy mayor of Deputy Mayor according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me go so help me guide he's a Dy see do at this time I'd like to recognize former Township Mayors members of Township committee and other dignitaries who are present this evening we have former sentiments and Mayors in attendance Brad Smith [Applause] Jim [Applause] Bristo Mike Mitten and Ben [Applause] young our Township officials administrator Eric schubiger [Applause] Township Clerk Lisa [Applause] Pion CFO Julia Edmonson police chief Bill obuchowski Public Work superintendent Kevin gun fire chief Phil drangula [Applause] camenson Board of fire Commissioners retired Richard [Applause] Dietrich zoning board chair Jack bedner sewage Authority chair Rob OK Conor sentiment and Board of Education members Eileen blin Donna Aon GOP officials County chair sha [Applause] earlin Republican Club president Lisa Woodman and former County Freeholder Michael K [Applause] okay if I could ask Mr con to please come forward and join me dance this time dancece I could do that I know you [Music] I'd like to present this plaque to Mr Paula it says an appreciation of the achievements accomplished through your dedication and distinguished Service as mayor of cinamon and Township [Applause] 2024 Reser great job stop doing your duty thank you yeah thank you y I got I no doubt about that brother no doubt oh God okay uh now we'll go through appointments of Township committee liaison liaison to Administration and Senior Services Paul jonda liaison to finance and economic development Ryan Herer liaison to Public Works Albert seest liaison to Public Safety Ernest Mill liaison the Parks and Recreation and Veterans Affairs Stephanie crel resolution [Music] 2025-the resolution 2025-the Mr corer roll call vote please Madam Secretary yes mayam Mr cond I Mr Miguel hi hi Mr SE hi Deputy Mayor horer hi mayor crille hi thank [Applause] you back up thank you okay on the consent agenda this evening we have the following official newspaper brington County Times alternate Courier Post resolution 2025-the notes government securities up to $500,000 with approval of the finance liaison Investments over $500,000 require approval of Township committee resolution 2025 -4 designates insured Banks and Trust companies and insured savings institutions in Burlington County resolution 2025-the the signatures of the officials for necessary checks resolution resolution 2025-the meeting dates resolution 20 25-10 authorizes signatures of checks resolution 202-1173 designates public defender Jeffrey snow 2025-the Management Consultant insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC resolution 2012-18 approval Insurance blue light permits and ID cards resolution 202-9251 appointment of planning consultant environmental Resolutions Inc resolution 2025 -21 appointment of certain Personnel to designated positions for 2025 resolution 25 202-2222 d23 cancels or refunds delinquent taxes less than $5 resolution 22-24 appointment of Township auditor Bowman and Company resolution 2025-the administrator Haden planning Corporation resolution 20 25-26 appointment of Township engineer Remington and Vernick resolution 2025-the appointment of Township architect JF mccaran Jr Architects resolution 2025-the 202-320-4875 management Advisory Board consists of Township committee liaison Ernest T Migel Police Chief William obuchowski EMS deputy chief Kimberly Brown fire chief Philip drangula sentiments and School District director of facility operations Mark Tindle Sewer Authority superintendent Kevin D Kramer Township administrator Eric J schubiger and Public Works superintendent Kevin gaun finance committee Township Committee Member Stephanie crel Township committee liaison Ryan Herer Chief Financial Officer Julia Edmonson and Township administrator Eric schubiger Route 130 advisory committee economic develop Economic Development coordinator Michael mitton and Township Committee Member Stephanie crille planning board class 3 member Albert seagrist Township Committee Member term to expire 1231 2025 Parks and Recreation advisory Stephanie crel term to expire 1231 2025 Robert McGuff term to expire 1231 2027 Rich roer term to expire 1231 2027 and Steve Kerney term to expire 1231 2026 chicken Advisory Board Janice Smith chairperson Edwin Blair Matthew Clark Adida palowski and Tammy Schuler Zoning Board of Adjustment John J bedner Term to expire 1231 2028 Lisa Woodman term to expire 1231 2028 alternate number two Nick aminos to complete unexpired term to expire 1231 2025 okay this is the end of our consent agenda may I have a motion to open public comment on the consent agenda items only I will make a motion to open public comment on consent agenda items only thank you Mr condom may I have a second I'll second that Madame mayor thank you Mr Miguel Voice vote please I I I nay extensions okay I have it if anyone has any questions or comments on the consent agenda items only please come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record okay all right seeing no one come forward may have a motion to close public comment on the consent agenda I'll make that motion Madam mayor thank you Mr seagis may I have a second I'll second that Voice vote please I I nay extensions okay may I have a motion to approve the consent agenda I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda is read Madam mayor thank thank you Mr Miguel may I have a second Madame mayor I'll second that thank you Mr Warner Madame secretary may I have a roll call vote please yes mayor Mr cond I Mr Miguel I Mr SE hi Deputy Mayor ho I mayor CRA I thank you okay we now have the mayor's appointments planning board class one Michael roadside as the mayor's design term to expire 1231 2025 CL Class 2 Michael Mitten Township official term to expire 1231 2025 class 4 Frank Gallagher to complete unexpired term to expire 1231 2027 alternate number one Dana Stewart term to expire 1231 2026 and Frank macowski term to expire January 31st of I'm sorry sewage Authority bear with me folks all right so for sewage Authority we have Frank s mikowski term to expire January 31st of 2030 man okay um do we have any comments from committee we'll start with Mr con we'll start with you tonight lucky you you get to go first that hasn't happened in a while um good evening everyone and thank you for coming out for our 2025 reorganization of the township committee um I would like to thank the township residents of cinamon for once again entrusting me with another term on this committee um I would also like to thank the rest of the committee our Administration police and DPW leadership and all the township employees for caring as much about this Township as I do to our professionals who keep us us all on track and informed and provide us with the guidance necessary to do what we do thank you last but not least my wife Mimi who has put up with a lot so that I can do this and who is always available to let me know that I'm not such a big deal when I lose what the sight of what's important as a group uh we have accomplished a lot in the past few years and on a personal level I have learned a lot particularly last year as mayor I thank all of you for that and that being said it's 2025 there's more work to be done I'm ready to get down to it thank you madam mayor thank you m Mr seag thank you madam mayor good evening everyone in attendance and those watching around the world R before I carry on as always I'd like to thank my wife Stephanie my son Ronan and my daughter Veronica none of this would be worth doing without your love and support mayor Stephanie crel and Deputy Mayor Ryan hoer congratulations I know we're in good hands in 2025 to commit and Paul cona congratulations on your re-election and to the residents of camenson thank you for my reelection it continues to be my honor and privilege to serve this community I take this responsibility very seriously and I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve again thank you to police chief Bill obuchowski fire chief Philip drangula and your respective teams you do a courageous job tending to the problems and emergencies in cinamon to Public Work superintendent Kevin gaun and your staff thank you through rain sleep snow hail you've managed to keep our town safe and well-maintained to CFO Julia Edmonson Township administrator Eric schubiger municipal clerk Lisa Pion and your department heads dedicated Township employees volunteers and professionals thank you for all that you've done and continue to do for our community we truly have an A Team here working for us every day you make the role of an elected official easier because of your dedication and Excellence so everyone I wish you a happy and healthy prosperous new year thank you thank you Mr seagrist uh Mr Migel thank you Madame mayor I just have a a few things to say um you see my font is like you you you can see it from space and I probably don't need my glasses but I'm to hold it over here I need it anyway sorry friends family neighbors dignitaries and colleagues thank you all for attending our 2025 cinnamon Township reorganization meeting first off I'd like to thank my wife my family my wife Tracy and my three sons Matthew Kevin and Kyle without your unwavering support I wouldn't be able to do any of this and I love you guys I also like to thank El Secret's wife Steph no just that was sorry thank you to committee men K and seis congratulations on your reelection to Madame mayor krael and Deputy Mayor hoer congratulations on your new position on Township committee I know you all will continue to serve cens with Grace respect and integrity to the four of you Carman Eric Julia and Lisa thank you all for a great year and all that you do page one I can you continue to do your duty see I got that in there during the year and the township has thrived it was an honor and privilege to work alongside all of you and I look forward to more Good Times ahead over the past few years Simonson has seen a number of positive changes and last year was no different we installed a new Township solicitor CL congratulations and promoted the chief of police and Command Staff creating a truly Dynamic team working together for the benefit of the residents and a team that can look at at things from all angles and make well-informed decisions we have continued to make great strides in Economic Development with businesses coming into cinamon up and down the Route 130 corridor we have continued to work with our school district to place a school resource officer in every Public School allowing our children to have an improved relationship with the police all the while keeping them safe taxes have remained stable with no increase on the municipal portion of the taxes residents tax bills coming in the LA in the last few years all while being cognizant of our economic climate and planning for the future 2025 has the makings of a very exciting year we are underway on a number of projects in senson which is a testament to the continuity and hard work of this committee as well as our professionals employees and volunteers economic development continues to move forward with multiple National retailers and businesses viewing cinnamon as a destination to succeed our economic development team led by councilman committee M hoer and Mike Mitten sorry page page two three sorry is working hard to see projects through to the benefit of sensum our Police Department led by Chief bachowski is continuing to work and improve community policing and keep our streets safe our award-winning fire district and and fire department led by Chief drangula continued their agreement with pomar ambulance allowing for improved EMS services in town the township is continuously working to improve communication with residents by U utilizing our nixel and go pilot programs our Township website was revamp for improved access of information to our residents we have worked with our Township engineer and contractors to improve to continue improvements in our areas around town this can all be credited to all the people up on this Das who have proven their love sorry page four last page who proving their love for senson and dedication by making it a better place respect and civility is the new Norm in senson a norm which will be continued for the foreseeable future of course no one on this none of this would be possible without our incredible staff professionals volunteers and of course the residents to all of you who have attended meetings asked questions sent emails and provided your thoughts to to us on committee we thank you we are not omniscent and we are not mind readers and the best way to work for you is for us to work together I look forward to working together with all of cinnamon in in 2025 and Beyond may you have a great year may we have a great year together may God bless each of you and your families today and every day thank you thank you Deputy Mayor Herer thank you Madame mayor um I'd like to First recognize the young gentleman that was gracious enough to hold the Bible for me this evening and that was the grandson of former mayor Bill o Conor who unfortunately we lost uh in 2024 so I want to thank uh little RJ okor thank his father for having us here so good evening everyone and let me say it truly is an honor to be sitting up here for another year representing my fellow residents on this committee I want to thank outgoing mayor Paul k for his leadership in 2024 and thank incoming mayor Stephanie cral you both have unquestioned dedication and y to our Township and on behalf of all the residents again thank you both I extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated staff and professionals here in cinamon your commitment to Excellence and service is the backbone of our community to our First Responders our police firefighters and EMS squads your bravery and dedication ensure our safety and well-being thank you for being the Guardians of our peace and health I also want to thank my family for their unwaver in support their love and encouragement has been my strength and I'm grateful for their sacrifices and understanding as I assumed this significant responsibility many years ago as we all embark on a new year together I would like to emphasize collaboration our success as a community hinges on working together listening to each other and building on Collective thoughts we must Foster a shared vision for our future one where every resident sees themselves in our plans and feels valued in our endeavors May empathy guide our actions as a committee understanding the diverse needs and perspectives of our community members will lead us to create Dynamic initiatives that truly serve everyone in the words of Mahatma Gandhi Unity to be real Must Stand The severest Strain without breaking this quote reminds me of the unity of this committee through all the challenges that we have faced together it also reminds me of the unity of this community through all the challenges we all have faced together as I look forward to working with a group that leads with Integrity that is willing to listen and willing to learn together we will tackle the challenges ahead celebrate our successes and continue to make cinnamon in a place where everyone can thrive let's move forward with empathy unity and a commitment to each other let's continue to do great things for our Beloved Community thank you thank you Deputy Mayor as we begin a new year I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible sense of community and pride that defines our town every day I am inspired by the people of camenson our neighbors volunteers local businesses and the many dedicated individuals who work Tire tirelessly to make our town a better place the spirit of togetherness that runs through our streets is something we should all be incredibly proud of I would also like to extend my deepest thanks to our brave First Responders police chief owski and fire chief Jang AA thank you all for leading your teams and always answering the call our DPW staff led by Kevin gaun as well as our Township Town Hall professionals and employees including Eric schubiger Julia Edmonson Lisa Pion and Mike Mitten will you continue to be the backbone of our town ensuring that we all Thrive and grow thank you all for your unwavering dedication and service it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as your mayor I am deeply grateful for the trust that you have placed in me I look forward to working alongside each and every one of you to continue building on a shared vision for camenson future our mission moving forward remains clear transparency communication and collaboration I'm committed to keeping you informed engaged and involved in the decisions that shape our community every voice matters and together we continue to Foster an inclusive environment where everyone's input is valued and heard in addition to the work ahead we must also realize the import importance of nurturing our Town's unique character and qualities as we plan for the future we will be mindful of preserving what makes camens and special our welcoming atmosphere our amazing parks and our tight-knit community by balancing growth and preservation we can ensure that camens and remains a place where future Generations will flourish I would also like to express my heartfelt thank you to my husband Matt and my children Kelsey Macy Logan and my granddaughter Emma for their unwavering support their encouragement allows me to serve this community with passion and dedication and their love and understanding provides the found upon which I stand additionally I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Paul K who has served our town with exceptional dedication this past year it has been a true pleasure working alongside him and I'm grateful for his leadership and guidance which have laid a strong foundation for our future it has also been an honor to serve as his Deputy Mayor and I look forward to building on the progress we've made together thank you once again for your continued trust and involvement together we will keep growing improving and thriving ensuring that cment remains a place where everyone can prosper I look forward to serving you in the year ahead and working with you to make cinnamon in an even better place to live work and raise a family thank [Applause] you okay we we'll move on to the public comment section of our agenda tonight um can we have may I have a motion to open public comment I'll make that motion Madame mayor thank you Mr seagis may have a second I'll second that Madame mayor Voice vote please I I MA extensions okay public comment is open if anybody has any questions or comments please come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record I can't do this do this all right Michel okay seeing no one come forward may have a motion to close P public comment make that motion to close public comment Madame mayor okay thank you Mr McGill I will second uh Voice vote please I I nay exensions okay public comment is closed at this point I would like to invite Rabbi Coleman reboy from Temple Sinai to come up and give our benediction thank you so much for this honor as we leave our meeting today going into the future in 2025 let's ask for God's blessing if you feel so inclined you may bow your heads M ofu May the master of un of the universe who created the world with boundless blessings bless this meeting of our government officials and its citizens Empower us to see and embrace all that is good and beautiful in cinnamon bless us to honor the Dignity of difference and diversity of this Township grant us the courage to celebrate our individuality and Heritage without fear staying true to our values while respecting one another so that we may recognize that those not made in our image are nonetheless made in your image guide the leaders of this Township to honor You by first honoring one another through acts of collaboration may we transform opponents into allies and become your family on Earth as you are our parent in heaven may we do our share in tikun Olam the repairing of the world as my teacher would say we are one people living under one Township under one Administration under one God beloved God bless the members of this camenson Township council with kindness and strength may they govern this great Township with wisdom Justice Grace and compassion and honoring your name and bringing your blessing to cinon Township and let us say Amen am amen thank you thank you thank you okay well this concludes our agenda items for this evening uh may I have a motion to adjourn the meeting I'll make a motion to adjourn the meeting Madame mayor may I have a second Madame mayor I'll second that Voice vote please eyes I nay abstentions okay this meeting is adjourned our next meeting is Monday January 13th 2025 at 6:30 p.m. great