The March 16th, 2026 regular session meeting of the Cinnamonson Township Committee is now called to order. Everyone, please rise and join me in saluting the flag. >> I pledge allegiance 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. This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, public law 1975, chapter 231. Notice of this meeting was published in the
Burlington County Times and the Carrier Post on January 9th, 2026. Roll call, please. Madam Secretary, >> yes, Mayor. Mr. Conduct >> here. >> Mr. Miguel >> here. >> Dr. Taylor Wall >> here. >> Deputy Criset. Mayor Horn >> here.
>> Thank you. >> Okay. this evening uh for Women's History Month, we have uh several uh proclamations and I'm going to go through those and then after the proclamations, anybody that was here for those, please feel free to excuse
yourself. We'll take a couple minutes. So, ladies, coaches, everybody can leave. Okay? >> You don't have to if you don't want. >> You don't Yeah, you can certainly stay. You can certainly stay. >> We won't take offense if you get up and walk out. Trust me. >> Okay. The proclamation for Women's
History Month. Whereas women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of Cinnamonson in countless recorded and unrecorded ways. And whereas women play a critical
economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of life in Cinnamonson and particularly important in the establishment of charitable and philanthropic institutions in our community. Women have served as leaders in the forefront of every major
progressive social change movement. And whereas despite these contributions, the role of women has consistently been overlooked and undervalued in the literature, leadership, teaching, and study of American history. And it is therefore fitting that we recognize
their numerous accomplishments. And whereas women continue to serve in important leadership roles in all levels of government, I'm just going to take a timeout real quick. I'd like to recognize
Dr. Karen Taylor Walls, our CFO Julia Edmonson, and our municipal clerk, Lisa Pacion, as three of those individuals. And now we're going to continue in all levels of government and provide
important community programs and services through the creation and implementation of sound public policy. And whereas the township of Cinnamonson is proud to honor these stories and history and contributions of women in our community and throughout our state
and our nation and proud to put forth the goal of gender equity and work to ensure representation and opportunity for all women. Now therefore, I, Ryan her, mayor of the township of Cinemanson, County of Burlington, state of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim the
month of March 2026 in Cinnamonson as Women's History Month. In witness thereof, I have here unto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of Cinnamonson Township this 16th day of March, 2026.
Coach Jenkins, staff, any other faculty that wants to join the girls basketball team in the front, please do so now. Okay. No, this is this is great. Whatever you tell me to do. You're the guy in charge here.
>> All right, ladies. Bear with me. A lot of where's just like the last one. Okay. All right. Proclamation. The Cinnamonson High School girls basketball team, South Jersey group two champions. Whereas the Cinnamonson High School girls basketball
team has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the 2025 2026 basketball season. And whereas through hard work, discipline, and a commitment to excellence, the team achieved the
remarkable accomplishment of winning the South Jersey Group 2 Championship, bringing pride and recognition to the entire Cinnamonson community. And whereas the players have exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition,
representing Cinnamonson High School with integrity, determination, and respect for their opponents. And whereas this achievement reflects not only the talent and effort of the student athletes, but also the leadership and dedication of the coaching staff, the
support of school administrators and faculty, and the encouragement of family, friends, and community members. And whereas the success of the Cinnamonson High School girls basketball team serves as an inspiration to young athletes throughout the community,
demonstrating that commitment, teamwork, and perseverance can lead to extraordinary accomplishments. Now therefore, I, Ryan her, mayor of the township of Cinnamonson, County of Burlington, state of New Jersey, do hereby recognize and commend the
Cinnamonson High School girls basketball team for winning the South Jersey Group Two Championship. First time in history, might I add, and extend our community's heartfelt congratulations to the players, coaches, and supporters for
this outstanding achievement. In witness thereof, I have here unto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of Cinnamon Township on this 16th day of March, 2026. Coach girls, would you mind to answer a couple
pictures? The committee comes down and takes pictures with you as well. >> Great. Awesome. Thank you. >> Guy in the middle. >> Sure. >> Where would you like me? >> Right in the middle. >> Right in the middle.
lay on the floor. >> We have short. >> Yes. >> All right. >> They can sing now. Yeah. >> No, we would do this. >> Two on one side, two on the other. >> I'll lay down in the middle.
>> I don't think you get everybody into the picture. All of us Wide angle. We're going to enjoy it so much. You never know. >> Bear with me. It was a lot of reading. Would the family of Riley Evans, coach, faculty,
uh, join me at the front as well, please? Riley Evans, Cinnamon High School, girls wrestling district 10 champion. Whereas Riley Evans, a student athlete at Cinnamonson High School, has demonstrated extraordinary determination, discipline, and
sportsmanship through her participation in the sport of wrestling. And whereas through hard work, resilience, and competitive spirit, Riley Evans achieved an outstanding milestone by winning the District 10 girls wrestling championship, becoming the first
wrestler in the history of Cinnamon High School girls wrestling wrestling program to earn this title. And whereas this historic accomplishment reflects not only Riley's individual dedication, but also the support of her coaches,
teammates, family, and the Cinnamonson community. And whereas Riley Evans achievement serves as an inspiration to young athletes throughout our community, demonstrating that determination, courage, and commitment can lead to a
groundbreaking accomplishment. And whereas the township of Cineson is proud to celebrate the achievements of our students and to recognize those who bring honor and distinction to our community through their efforts. Now therefore, I, Ryan her, mayor of the
township of Cinnamonson, County of Burlington, state of New Jersey, do hereby recognize and commend Riley Evans for her remarkable accomplishment as the District 10 girls wrestling champion and for making history as the first champion
in Cinnamonson High School girls wrestling program and extend the pride and congratulations of the entire Cinnamonson community in witness thereof, I have here unto set my hand and cause to be affixed the great seal
of Cinnamonson Township this 16th day of March, 2026. Congratulations Smile. >> Can you get in one? >> Sure. Be honored. Thank >> you. smile.
>> Good. There's three actually. Sorry. Next item on the agenda is the swearing in of Captain Dennis Vatiz. >> We waited for you. Least you can do is come up to the front. You can see
>> I'll stand you guys out. >> All right. Repeat after me. I >> I >> Dennis Fatiz >> Dennis Fatiz >> 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
>> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> and that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments >> and to the governments >> established >> 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 >> solemnly swear >> solemnly swear >> that I will impartially and justly >> that I will impartially and justly >> perform all the duties >> perform all the duties >> of the office of >> of the office of
>> police captain >> police captain >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. You don't have to sign anything. Get pictures first. >> Thank you.
>> Oh, we got more. you first. We're going to go through and then sorry. stomach. Yeah. Is it You're so chef. Yes. Just one.
>> You're in the middle. You're in the middle. >> You guys get in. I'll get it. There you go. >> We have a new Captain Crunch in the building now. Good. Mayor, excuse me.
Use a wide angle. >> Just just on Mickey. >> I got one. Thank you. >> It's not good. A lot of pictures. Just Just dance. >> No. >> One more. >> Awesome.
>> Thank you. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> It's like one of my kids all grown up now. >> Okay, moving on to the committee liaison reports. Up first we have committee member with administration and veteran
affairs. >> Uh thank you Mr. Mayor. Um as anyone who attends these meetings regularly knows I don't often have a report because I am leazison to administration and most of the things that happen in administration um
don't really lend themselves to be commented on. But tonight I will more than make up for that absence in in reports. Uh so for um liaison to as a leazison to administration uh tonight on behalf of this committee I
am pleased to welcome our first student liaison to the school district Savannah Devon. Her role represents an important step. You like that? Um, hold on. You not not quite. Um, her
role import represents an important step forward in deepening the connection between municipal leadership and community and the community we proudly serve. By establishing this dedicated partnership, we are creating a more direct line of communication, strengthening collaboration, and
ensuring the needs and priorities of our schools are heard clearly. We look forward to the relationship that will grow from this effort and are excited for what is ahead. Welcome, Savannah. Not yet. You can sit down. I'm going to be here a
while. Trust me, I'm going to be here a while. Thank you. >> Um uh as for liaison to veterans affairs, tonight we will be voting on a resolution establishing a hometown heroes banner program. This is an effort
started by former mayor Craval and continued by me as liaison to veterans affairs. This committee has always worked to shine a light on veterans and their service to our community. The hometown heroes banner program provides residents with the opportunity
to honor deceased members of the United States Armed Forces who have ties to the township recognizing their service and sacrifice. Under the program, commemorative banners will be produced displaying a service member's photo in uniform if available, name, rank,
conflict, years of service, and notable military awards. These banners will initially be installed along the walking path in Memorial Park with the possibility of expansion to additional locations at the discretion of the township committee. The program will be
funded by families or private donors, ensuring that there is no additional cost to the taxpayers for the banners. The township's department of public works will coordinate the installation of the banners on the designated polls. Administration of the program will be handled by a hometown heroes banner
committee uh program committee appointed by the township committee will consist of three members including a chairperson with at least one elected official serving on the committee. Preference for committee membership will be given to United States military veterans.
Families wishing to participate will submit an application including a photograph of the service member in uniform again if available and a DD214 form to ver verify their military service in the initial phase of the program.
um banners. Uh well, let me let me step back a second. But the number of of uh the number of banners produced each year will be determined by the committee. Banners will be uniform in design measuring 18 by 36 in.
And in the initial phase of the program, while applications will be accepted from families of all deceased veterans with ties to Cinnamonson, the deference will be given to veterans who were killed in action in recognition of their ultimate sacrifice. Finally, the township
reserves the right to modify the policies and procedures of the program as necessary. Overall, the proposed Hometown Heroes program provides a meaningful way for the community to honor local heroes while partnering with families and donors, ensuring that the
tribute is respectful and sustainable. Once authorized by township committee, applications will soon be made available on the township website. And that is all I have for veterans uh affairs. Um I have been asked by uh
deputy mayor Seagris to provide a liaison report for Department of Public Works in his absence. So I have a few things. Uh the public works will be hosting the annual spring cleanup day at public works facility located at 1601
Union Landing Road on April 11th from 8:00 a.m. till noon. Residents may dispose of paint, motor oil, antifreeze tires, electronics, bulk trash, brush, and leaves. Cleanup day is for cinnamon and residents only. Um, the next thing
for DPW is that this past week in Indianapolis, Indiana, and one of the public works department's newest trucks designed by public works staff was featured by the Peterbuilt Truck Company
at the 2026 Work Truck Week Convention. This truck highlights Cinnamonson's goal of efficiency and fiscal responsibility by thinking how the public works fleet is utilized. The new line of trucks for Cinnamonson is moving the department away from the
idea of one truck designated for one seasonal task to one truck designated for all seasons of tasks. The new line of trucks for Cinnamonson has been designed and built to plow and deise roadways, haul brush and tree parts,
collect curbside leaves while reducing the labor to collect and haul equipment and material throughout the township. Next item is the county is moving forward with the forklanding road bridge reconstruction. On March 11th, the
county indicated that they are coordinating with utility companies to relocate utility poles. The bridge closure and construction will start when the poles are relocated. We expect that the county will communicate a timeline for this once they have it.
And lastly, the township was previously awarded a grant of $175,000 for the installation of an inclusive playground at Wood Park. Installation of the equipment has begun and the anticipation anticipated completion date
is somewhere in April of 2026. And that concludes my report. >> Thank you very much. Thank you, sir. Committee member McIll, public safety, please. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I have a a few things. January stats.
Total incident in incidents responded to by the police was 3,56. Total cases pulled were 74. Total arrests made 31. Total motor vehicle stops uh 822. Total property checks made
1,067. Uh total motor vehicle summons issued 251. Total DWI arrest two. Total MVAs 79. Of those MVAs, the number with injuries was eight. Uh Morgan Cemetery,
uh 1100 Simmonson Avenue, 54 all were property checks. Uh approved firearm permits is 22. Uh denied or withdrawn firearm permits, uh zero concealed approved concealed carry permits, seven
denied concealed carry permits, zero. temporary handicap uh permits issued eight January February we have uh total in responded to was 3,046 uh total cases pulled was 66 total
arrests made was 30 total property checks 164 total motor vehicle stops was 28 total motor vehicle summones was 267 total DWRS was five uh total motor
vehicles uh 80 I'm sorry 61 One of those MVAs, the number with injuries was uh nine. Morgan Cemetery, 1100 Simmonson Avenue, 49, and all were property checks. Total approved permits was 12. Total uh denied and withdrawn firearm
permits was zero. Approved concealed carry permits was five. Uh denied concealed approved carrying permits was zero. Temporary per uh handicap permits issues was seven. And I there's wait
next page. Uh for Belleview, there was one call in January to assist the fire department and there was no calls in February. The last thing I have uh the emergency management team is coordinating a community forum regarding local emergency services. A date is
being finalized in April and the details will be available soon. That's all I have. Mr. Mayor, >> thank you very much. Committee member Dr. Taylor Walls, Health and Senior Services, please. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, and good evening, everybody.
One of the major initiatives of the Health and Senior Services Committee is to identify ways we can better connect residents, especially seniors and residents with disabilities, to health resources, information, and support available both locally and throughout Burlington County. To address this, we
are developing workshops and information centers, uh, excuse me, information sessions centered on health advocacy. These programs will focus on practical topics that many residents have expressed interest in, such as understanding your rights as a patient, navigating Medicare, learning how to effectively advocate for yourself or a
loved one within the health care system. Our goal is to make these sessions informative, accessible, and directly relevant to the needs of the community. To support these efforts, we have begun reaching out to several organizations and agencies that can provide expertise and resources, including the Burlington
County Sheriff Sheriff's Office, the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners, and the New Jersey Division of Disability Services. These connections will help bring additional programs and services to residents, particularly seniors, residents with disabilities, individuals needing assistance, and residents with special
needs. We've also established partnerships with local healthcare organizations interested in supporting these initiatives. In addition, we have been connecting with local businesses in and near our township, in person, by email, and on social media to compile a list of organizations providing health
and wellness services. This includes businesses offering uh services tailored to seniors or discounted programs for older adults. These local resources will give residents easier access to services that support their health and well-being. um this outre throughout this rout
throughout this outre out outreach, excuse me, we've had the opportunity to meet residents who own businesses providing health and wellness services. These conversations have been incredibly valuable and highlight just how many resources already exist within our community. And finally, I'd like to issue a call to action. If you are a
resident with an idea for a workshop program or area where the township could better support residents, particularly seniors or individuals with disabilities, I encourage you to reach out to me. Community input is in is essential in helping us build programs that truly reflect the needs of the
people who live here. Therefore, I look forward to continuing this work and bringing more of these initiatives forward in the coming months. Thank you very much for your time and thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you. Savannah Teanagum from Cinnamonson High School.
>> Thank you. Uh good evening. My name is Savannah Teanagam and it is my honor to represent the Cinnamonson Township School District as town committee liaison. Thank you to Mr. Mayor and the committee members for welcoming me this evening. There are many great things happening in Cinnamonson schools and I'm happy to provide an update to the
community. The first is regarding my school, Cinnamonson High School. The Golden Apple Award for February was presented to math teacher Mr. Jared Hiller. He was nominated by student Natalie Meluri. The Golden Apple is a monthly award presented to staff member who goes above and beyond the call of
duty. For the students of the month for February, we have from the class of 2026, Jack Warner. From the class of 2027, Grace Otto from the class of 2028, Justinda Barker. And the class of 2029, Ryland Brown. Winter sports have concluded their seasons and the spring
sports teams have been practicing. History has been made on the court for girls basketball. Our Cinnamonson girls basketball team has secured the South Jersey Group 2 sectional championship, a monumental first in program history. Also, congratulations to Shiloh Moore and Norah Quinn who have both achieved the honor of scoring a thousand points
during their high school career. The boys basketball team finished strong with a seven-9 record. Henry Stewart was named second team all Liberty Conference. The winter track team has achieved some nice outcomes for itself for the over the last month. The distance medley relay team posted the
posted the fa fifth fastest team in school history at the LAL relay night at group two sectional championships on February 5th 15th. The boys team placed fifth. The girls team hosted numerous PRs and season best taking seventh in
three events. For the boys bowling team they finished the season with a record of 17 and four. Ian Jungla was also landed on the record board taking third place for boys season with an average of 198 for girls bowling team finished with a
season record of 18 and three. The secured first place in the BCSL Patriot Division and the first girls division title in school history. The girls had a great showing in the postseason finishing second place at the BCSL Open. Abby Gordon and Aliana Miller both qualified to compete in the girls
individual state championship. The boys wrestling team kicked off the individual postseason run individually. Senior Dominic Marino currently has a 34-1 record and broke cinnamon wrestling all-time wins record. The program hosted the district 27 tournament again which
was met with positive feedback from all involved. Congratulations to Dominic Marino and Davi Gimarise who advanced to regions and then to the NJSIA boys wrestling tournament last weekend. Uh the girls wrestling program concluded
its dual meet with a nine and 10 record. The girls the program's process culminated in a historic per performance in the inaugural district tournament where four athletes achieved podium finishes. Riley Evans became the first district championship champion, excuse
me, in program history with a first place finish. Emily Dilva and Riley Evans also competed in Atlantic City for the NJ NJSI, sorry, NJSIA girls wrestling tournament. Congratulations to Emily who played six in the state with in her weight class
and a record for the Pirates. Uh the played unified basketball team completed another successful season with five wins. The team tied for the most program for the most in program history. This group has demonstrated tremendous growth, resilience, and a heart from start to finish. Indoor drum line and
indoor color guard competed with their first competition at Milville High School. The drum line came in second place and the color guard finished in sixth place. Their next competition is now our home show on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. We hope to see everybody there to support these amazing students.
The senior class returned home from their senior trip at Walt Disney World on and in one day at Universal on March 14th. They had a wonderful time making many memories and the happiest place on earth. A little shop of horrors delighted audiences over the past two weekends. The CHS drama club extended a
warm thank you to the cinnamon community for their support and appreciation of a wonderful show. The cast and cast and crew were delighted to welcome community seniors to a special lunchon matinea on March 7th. On Friday, the CHS student council had the privilege of participating in a
private tour of the US capital in Washington DC and during the visit met many students met with Mrs. Amy Miller Feifer from CHS um class of 20 2002, excuse me. Miss Feifer currently serves as chief of staff to Senator Andy Kim.
She shared insights into her journey uh at Capitol Hill, thoughtfully answered students questions and inspired many to consider careers in public service. Students also toured the original Supreme Court chamber, the inauguration stairs, the ratunda, and
current Senate gallery. On February 9th, the Interact Club volunteers made over 130 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to the Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. On February 20th, Interact hosted its annual casino night. Residents from the Ark of Burlington County came to the high school to play
games and win prizes. Interact hopes to make more sandwiches after school one day in March. In February, the Affinity groups got together to help celebrate Black History Month. The affinity leaders took a trip to the third grade classrooms to read a book. On February 20th, the group also hosted a Black
History Month fair for all affinity group members. On February 27th, the CHS Consumer Ball team clinched their third consecutive Burlington County Championship. Dylan Burke, Amina Zafic, Emmy Kaports, Amra Rastoer, Amisha
Chararma, and James Kohler showcased exceptional knowledge and teamwork, earning a well-deserved victory. They now advance to the regional competition in April. Mrs. Alvarado led our future healthcare professionals club on an insightful trip to the Mutter Museum. Students explored the fascinating evolution of medicine. And now for an
update from Cinnamonson Middle School. On Monday, March 7th, the seventh and eighth grade girls or Monday, March 2nd, excuse me. The seventh and eighth grade girls of Cinnamonson Middle School attended a powerful assembly hosted by former NBC News anchor Tracy Davidson called Lift Your Voice: Empowering Young
Women. The morning began with a small breakfast and the girls got to enjoy before the program creating welcoming space for students to connect and start the day together. Student leaders also dis assisted throughout the event welcoming participants and to support
the program. During the assembly, students were encouraged to be brave, build confidence and lift their voices as high school as high as leaders in their school and community. It was an inspiring and meaningful experience for our young women. Cinnamonson Middle School stage came alive this weekend
with an opening performances of Bye-Bye Birdie. Our talented students delivered an energetic and entertaining show that had audiences laughing and cheering from start to finish. If you missed opening weekend, there's still time to catch the show. Performances continue this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday
matinea at 2 p.m. Come out and support our amazing students and enjoy a fantastic night or afternoon at the theater at Cit. As always, attendance is complimentary for any members of the Cinnamonson senior citizens community. Students in Eleanor Rush School have
been busy as well. On February 5th, Rush School students gathered at CHS for the annual ERS spelling bee where 28 talented contestants showcased their spelling skills. After several competitive rounds, three students emerged as the top finishers. Fifth grade Gerard Dawson, Norah Collins, and
Khloe Sawyer. First place champion Gerard represented the school at the regional spelling bee in Philadelphia on March 7th. Throughout the month of February, Rush School has participated in the Kids Heart Challenge which organized which is organized annually by the American Heart
Association. The Rush School has raised $28,683 for this worthy cause. ERSP teacher Mr. Baldesari worked hard to encourage everyone to participate in this year's challenge. Rush School is number five in the state and is number one in
Burlington County for the most donations. Thanks to everyone's efforts, students in grades K through eight participated in the 2026 Elaine Men, excuse me, Elaine Mendelo invention convention on March 3rd organized by the New Albany STEM teacher, Mrs. Lauren
Cooker. Rush School proudly sent 13 students with creative and innovative presentation inventions to present on a panel of judges. Four of the 13 students placed in the competition for the grades through 3 to fifth division. These inventors have been invited to submit
their inventions at the National Invention Convention Worldwide Independent Inventor Program. Our kindergarten and first and second grade students are excited to welcome spring and all the fun activities to follow. New Albany students partied in the afternoon on Sunday, March 15th at the
Seaha sponsored event. Students were excited to show off their dance moves and spend quality time with their friends. Students also visited the library during Read Across America and had so much fun reading their personal book buddies. Uh, Miss Khan arranged the library tables with books and stuffed
animals when the students had entered and they had the opportunity to choose a buddy who they could read to. Second graders began to learn about the famous women in honor of Women's History Month. They will be creating a book about several important women in history and writing about how they can follow in their inspiring footsteps. Finally, it
is an exciting time for families in of the Little Pirates and Cinnamonson at our Memorial PreK program. This preschool lottery for 2026 2027 school year closed late yesterday. Over 250 pro families signed up for the lottery with a chance to join the three-year-olds
currently in the program. Names will be drawn and spots will be offered to families this week. Meanwhile, the district continues to seek out new partnerships to grow the program. The goal is to ultimately find a spot for full for free full day prek for all three and four years in Cinnamonson.
This concludes my report for Cinnamonson Township Schools. Thank you again for this invitation to serve and we look forward for future reports. >> Thank you. Well done. Thank you, Savannah. Well done. Thank you very much. Thank you, >> Superintendent Capello. Thank you for
putting this together, Savannah. Great job. Thank you so much. Thank you. We do have an ordinance for introduction this evening. It's ordinance 2026-4. Ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a
cap bank to be published on our website. Public hearing April 6th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. May I have a motion to introduce ordinance 2026-4, please? >> I'll make that motion, Mr. Mayor. Thank
you very much. I will second that. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary. >> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Condo, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Dr. Taylor Walls, >> I. >> Mayor Horn, >> I. >> Thank you. >> Okay. We have an ordinance for a public hearing tonight. That's ordinance
2026-3, ordinance of the township of Cinnamonson amending chapter 145 affordable housing to repeal the existing chapter 145 and replace it to include updated standards and requirements related to the
provision of low and moderate income housing as set forth herein. I'll give a brief description of this before we open it up for public comment. Um, this ordinance repeals and replaces previous chapter 145 of the Cinnamonson Township
Code, which governs affordable housing. The updated chapter establishes revised standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements for the development and administration of low and moderate income housing units within the township. The changes align local
regulations with the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls, and other applicable state regulations. The purpose of the ordinance is to ensure that Cinnamonson's affordable housing policies remain consistent with current
state law and the township's housing element and fair share fair share plan while providing clear and transparent guidelines for the creation and management of affordable housing units. Revisions to monitoring and reporting, phasing schedules, occupancy standards,
and new construction are included. Affordable housing attorney Elena Hyatt has confirmed that the proposed ordinance sufficiently addresses the newlymandated standards and requirements and recommends authorization by the governing body. I'd also like to add
that in no way uh does this ordinance change the previously set requirement to the number of units. Um, so with that said, may I have a motion to open public comment on ordinance 2026-3? >> I will make a motion to open public
comment on ordinance 2026-3. >> Thank you. May I have a second? >> I'll second that, Mr. Mayor. >> Thank you very much. Voice vote. All in favor? I >> I opposed. Abstensions. Hearing none. Public comment on ordinance 2026-3 is now open. Please
come forward. State your name and address for the record. Okay, seeing nobody come forward, may I have a motion to close public comment on ordinance 2026-3, please? >> Make that motion, Mr. Mayor. >> Thank you very much. May I have a second? >> I will second that. >> Thank you. Voice vote. All in favor? I
>> opposed. Abstensions. All right. May I have a motion to approve ordinance 2026-3, please? >> I'll make that motion, Mr. Mayor, to approve ordinance 2026-3. >> Thank you very much. I will second that. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary.
>> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Condo, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Dr. Taylor Walls, >> I. >> Mayor Corner, >> I. >> Thank you. >> Okay, moving on to the consent agenda. Uh, we do have a couple items on the consent agenda that pertain specifically to the previous ordinance that uh we
just approved, which was 2026-3. So on the consent agenda, we have resolution 2026-49 authorizing the adoption of the spending plan pursuant to fourth round affordable housing compliance. The purpose of this resolution is to
adopt the township's affordable housing trust fund spending plan as part of our fourth round affordable housing compliance requirements under the New Jersey Fair Housing Act. As we are all aware, municipalities in New Jersey have an obligation to provide opportunities
for affordable housing under the Mount Laurel Doctrine and the Fair Housing Act. In January 2025, Cinnamonson filed a fourth round declaratory judgment action with the court to establish and protect the township's affordable housing plan. Following that filing, the
affordable housing dispute resolution program issued an order in April of 2025 establishing the township's housing obligation and authorizing the preparation of a housing element and fair share plan which the township submitted in June 2025. After additional
review and discussions with the Fair Share Housing Center, the township entered into a consent order approved by Judge Terrence R. Cook on February 13, 2026, which outlines several steps the township must complete to obtain final
compliance certification. One of those required steps is the adoption of a spending plan for the township's affordable housing trust fund. The spending plan outlines how existing and future trust fund revenues may be used to support affordable housing activities
consistent with the state law and the court approved compliance process. Adoption of this resolution is procedural requirement under the consent order and the amended fair housing act and will allow the township to continue moving toward final affordable housing
compliance certification. Miss Hyatt, affordable housing administrative agent Kathy Picowski of Triad Associates and affordable housing planner Frank Banish who was also here this evening have reviewed the plan and recommended adoption by the governing body.
Resolution 2026-50 authorizing adoption of the affirmative marketing plan and manual pursuant to fourth round affordable housing compliance. One of those conditions of the consent order described above
requires the township to adopt an affirmative marking plan and manual. This plan ensures that any affordable housing units created as part of the township's housing plan are actively marketed to low and moderate income
households, particularly those living or working within housing region 5, the region which includes Cinnamonson. The action is a required administrative step to maintain the township's progress towards compliance with state affordable
housing laws and court approved consent order. Miss Hyatt, Miss Picowski, and Mr. Banish have reviewed the plan and recommend adoption by this governing body. 2026-51 authorizing the implementation of an
affordability assistance program and the adoption of the affordability assistance manual pursuant to fourth round affordable housing compliant. As part of the aforementioned consent order, a portion of development fee revenues are to be used specifically for
affordability assistance programs. The township will offer several forms of assistance to eligible residents, including security deposit assistance, down payment assistance for home buyers, emergency health and safety home repairs, energy efficiency repair
assistance, and support for the creation of lowincome housing units. To implement these programs and comply with both the consent order and the amended fair housing act, the adoption of an affordability assistance manual is
required which establishes the procedures and guidelines for administering these programs. In summary, adoption of the affordability assistance manual is required step in fulfilling the township's fourth round affordable housing obligation and will enable the township to use its
affordable housing trust fund to directly assist low and moderate income residents. Miss Hyatt, Miss Picowski, and Mr. Banish have reviewed the manual and recommend adoption by the governing body. Resolution 2026-52 authorizing adoption of the
rehabilitation program manual pursuant to fourth round affordable housing compliance. As a forementioned consent order, the township shall manage a housing rehabilitation program designed to assist low and moderate income homeowners and renters with repairs and improvements to existing housing units.
To administer this program, the township appointed Triad Associates as the administrative agent. Tri has prepared a rental rehabilitation manual that complies with the requirements of the amended fair housing act and the state's uniform housing affordability controls
regulations. This action formally adopts this manual so the township can implement the rehabilitation program in accordance with state requirements and the court approved consent order. In summary, this action adopts the administrative guidelines necessary to
operate the township's affordability housing rehabilitation program and represents another step towards achieving full fourth round affordable housing compliance. Miss Hyatt, Miss Picowski, and Mr. Banish have reviewed the manual and
recommend adoption by the governing body. Excuse me. Resolution 2026-53 authorizing transfer of vehicle to City of Bordontown Police Department. Chief Obachowski is proposing to
transfer a decommissioned K-9 vehicle to the Bordontown City Police Department. The vehicle no longer has an active cradle point connection and therefore cannot be effectively used as a backup K9 unit within the police department fleet. In addition, the vehicle contains
kennel equipment and other K9 components that are specifically configured for that particular vehicle make and model. Because of this customization, the equipment cannot be easily removed nor reused in another vehicle without incurring significant cost. Converting
the vehicle for a general patrol or side job vehicle would therefore not be cost effective. Pardon me. Public works superintendent Kevin Gaunt has also indicated that the vehicle requires repairs that would not be financially prudent for the township to
undertake and the vehicle is of no use to the public works department due to the specialized K9 equipment installed in the vehicle and the particular particular model and general condition. Mr. Gaunt also has concluded the vehicle would have limited resale or auction
value approximately no more than $2,000. Prosp prospective buyers would likely have little use for the install kennel system and removing the equipment prior to auction would require additional costs that would exceed any likely
return. Given these circumstances, the most practical option is to transfer the vehicle to the Bordontown City Police Department where it can be used temporarily for their K-9 unit until they are able to uh acquire a
replacement vehicle. This approach allows the vehicle to continue serving a law enforcement purpose while avoiding unnecessary repair, modification, or removal costs for the residents of Cinnamonson. For these reasons, Chief Obachowsk's position is that
transferring the vehicle represents a practical and fiscally responsible course of action and recommends authorization by the governing body. Resolution 2026-54 authorizing establishment of sign bench
and tree dedication program. This program will provide residents and families with the opportunity to honor loved ones within Cinnamonson's parks and open spaces. Under the program, individuals may dedicate a standard township sign, bench, or tree with
approved wording. The cost of the sign, bench, or tree will be paid by the requesting family or private donor, ensuring no cost to taxpayers for the materials. The township's Department of Public Works will coordinate the installation or planting of the
dedicated item. The program will be administered by the township administrator or their design with guidance from the township committee liaison to parks and recreation. Dedications will generally be placed in township parks and open spaces, although
locations may be expanded at the discretion of the township committee. Applicants will submit a request to the township administrator identifying the type of dedication and the proposed inscription. Final proofs must be approved by the requesttor prior to
ordering. The township retains the authority to amend the program policies and procedures as necessary. Overall, the program provides a meaningful opportunity for residents and former residents to commemorate loved ones while enhancing township public spaces
without significant financial impact on the municipal budget. Upon authorization by the governing body, an application will soon be made available on the township website. Resolution 2026-55. I do believe that committee member uh
thoroughly um explained that. So I'm not going to go ahead and and read that again. And then we also have two raffle applications this evening. We have St. Charles Baromeo uh June 8th, 2026 through June 13, 2026, as well as our
lady of good councsil PTA on May 14th of 2026. That is the end of the consent agenda. May I have a motion to open public comment on consent agenda items only, please? >> I will make that motion, Mr. Mayor. >> Thank you very much. I will second that.
Voice vote. All in favor? >> I I >> opposed. Extensions. Okay. Hearing none. Public comment on consent agenda items only is now open. Please come forward. State your name and address for the record. Good evening everyone. Renee Oler Davis,
21108 Hunter Street. Um, I think that resolution 2026, 54, and 55 are great ideas. The only request I have is that the public is made known when these things are
happening and a little bit about the person who they're being dedicated to. so it becomes well known to everyone. >> That's a great idea. >> I think it's a great idea. >> Yeah, >> absolutely. >> Great. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Okay, seeing no one else come forward. May I have a motion to close public comment on consent agenda items, please? >> That motion, Mr. Mayor. >> Thank you very much. May I have a second? Second. >> All right. Thank you. Voice vote. All in favor? >> I
>> opposed. Extensions. Okay. Hearing none. May I have a motion to approve the consent agenda as read, please? >> I'll make that motion to approve the consent agenda as read. M. Mr. Mayor. >> Thank you. I will second that. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary. >> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Condo. >> I. Mr. Miguel.
>> I, >> Dr. Taylor Walls. >> I, >> Mayor Horner, >> I. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Moving on to the approval of minutes uh, for the meeting on March 2nd of 2026. May I have a motion to approve the minutes um, March 2nd, 2026, please?
>> I'll make a motion to approve the minutes of March 2nd, 2026. >> Thank you very much. May I have a second? >> I'll second that. >> Thank you. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary, >> mayor. Mr. Conduct, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Dr. Taylor Wall, >> I. Mayor Warner. >> Hi.
>> Thank you. >> Okay, moving on to the approval of the bills. Um, I assume everybody's had an opportunity to review the bill list, ask any questions. Uh, may I have a motion to approve the bill list, please? >> I'll make a motion to approve the bill list. >> Thank you. May I have a second?
>> I'll second that. >> Thank you. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary, >> yes, Mayor. Mr. Conduct, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Dr. Taylor Rolls, >> I. >> Mayor Horner, >> I. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Any comments from staff or
professionals this evening? No. Okay. >> All right. Moving on to public comment. May I have an motion to open public comment, please? >> I'll make a motion to open public comment. >> Thank you very much. May I have a second? >> I will second that motion.
>> Okay. Voice vote. All in favor? I >> I >> opposed. Extensions. Okay. Public comment is now open. Please come forward. State your name and address for the record. This is for anything this time. >> Good evening. My name is Dave Leve, 506
Monroe Avenue in Edgewater Park, New Jersey. I'm not here for Edgewater Park. I am here for the ARP driver safety program. Uh the program is looking to expand in southern New Jersey. It's been around since 1979,
but uh 2020 kind of put the kaibos on it for us. So, we're trying to get it back in into shape. The purpose of the program is to keep older Americans independent, safe, healthy, and confident while they're driving. Although the program is aimed at 50-year-old plus drivers, any licensed
driver may attend. In particular, we're looking for host. Host could be municipalities, police departments, uh, fire departments, banks, hospitals, houses of worship, senior centers, adult communities, corporations, libraries, community service centers, VFWs, law
offices, and insurance offices, anything like that. The cost to host is nothing, so it should fit in everybody's budget. Uh, the equipment that's required is a room that can hold up to, they say 25 people. It's up to the instructor. Nobody goes above 35. and an AV system
we can plug a laptop into or a USB drive or if you're really old school we have DVDs. The advantages to hosting include community engagement. You deliver an award-winning program. It's goodwill for your organization if you're not a police department or whatever. It provides a
valuable service community and it promotes whatever organization you have. I did have one at the Aelia in December. Uh that was pretty well. Uh the AERP provides trained instructors which that would be me and some others course materials and promotional materials. The course itself is six hours long. It's
required by the motor vehicle commission not by AP. Um >> get to the mic a little more please. >> Okay. The course is required 6 hours long required by the state motor vehicle commission. Um what uh this can be done
in one or two days uh either on weekends, weekdays or evenings wherever the schedule permits. The cost to ARP members is $20 and non-members is 25. For this they get a discount on their car insurance for three years which is mandated by the
state to be on three particular parts of the policy and I forget what they are off the top of my head. Uh, some give you the discount on the entire policy and it averages 5%, some are more. They also receive a deduction of two points under New Jersey driver's license
if they have them. They don't get to bank them. They can't leave the course and drive like maniacs on the way home. Hopefully, they also get an awareness of their driving skills and and where what they have to improve. We're also looking for uh instructors. They don't have to be 65. They just have to be available.
and uh host in the area and senior expose and community days and similar events. I have some brochures if you're interested. It tells you what the hosting the program involves. That's that's it. Any questions? >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Forgive me. I didn't get your
your full name when you first stepped up. I >> Dave Lee V a y. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> Thank you for your comments. Would you mind leaving your brochures and any other contact info that you might have? >> Information's in there. >> Great.
>> Don't tell AP, but I modified their official >> I can take it. >> As far as we're concerned, you're in full compliance. >> We won't we won't tell. >> Sarah, I'm sorry. I just had one followup question if you don't mind. So, um if if um as a township or a place
were to host one of these in terms of marketing, is the township responsible for marketing that or would go to your website? >> That depends. Um we um I just had one at Burlington Township and they wanted to have a course like right away. So 3 weeks didn't give us a lot of time.
>> If you give us 90 days ARP will send uh postcards out to all AP members in the immediate area. They do it three times and I think each time they do it they go a little further out. Uh otherwise it is up to you and me or whoever is the instructor. Uh we generally it's all
it's all courses unless you close them to the public are available on their AP website when uh someone's looking for it. If you go to the ARP website, click on driver safety, uh there's a map of New Jersey and you put in your zip code
like everything else and all these flags pop up of of the not the shows but the classes in the various counties and and townships. Um, so it's entirely up to you. If you want it like next week, uh, yeah, you're going to have to do a promotion.
>> Um, if you want to wait, well, right now we're scheduling, uh, mid June out to take advantage of the 90 days. >> And, uh, we also I also personally put them on like some Facebook groups I work with, you know, I thought it was useless till the other day some ladies with two
classes, 50% of people said they saw on Facebook. So, I don't not AP. So I guess it works. So >> thank you. >> We do both ways. You do it and we do it. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you very much. Thank you. >> Hi.
>> Hi. >> I'm Marty Hagerty, 307 Nathan Drive. Um I'm here to ask for direction, I guess, and it's probably for you. I'm not 100% sure. So in I live in the harbor. I'm I'm here to kind of ask this question on
behalf of three of the five HOAs there. I I sit on one and I'm the president of another. When you come into our neighborhood from North Reed Road onto Jason where the curve is, there's parking all along the curve kind of where the open space is,
the green space. I don't know if that's legal parking or not. Um but it's there are always cars parked there. There's a fire hydrant there and some mailboxes. But when people come in from North Reed, um either going left or right onto Jason
is kind of dicey if anyone's coming down Jason from either side. And there's a lot of like Mario cart jockeying going around going along. I don't know if that parking is legal. I don't know
if it can be changed by marking spaces or eliminating enforcing whatever the rule is now or changing it alto together. But you know from when we had the medical emergency last year that that was dicey as anything and everyone
in the neighborhood is concerned about it but no one will move their cars. So I don't we have signs there that say we have the ability to tow cars. We've never done it. Um, I don't think we want to do it, but it's there was a bus stop there at one time. I'm not sure there
still is, but we've had so many incidences and almost hits that I feel like I want to address it. I just don't know where to go for that. >> I'll have our traffic look into that study and figure out. >> Great. This actually happened
if they recommend any kind of legislation to either mark spots areas. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Do we have a contact info? We have a contact info. We do, right? >> Yeah, we can figure it out. >> Okay. Okay. Just want to make sure. Okay. >> Yeah. Eric. >> Okay. Seeing no one else come forward. May I have a motion to close public
comment, please? >> I'll make a motion to close public comment. >> All right. May I have a second, please? >> I will second that. >> All right. Please vote. All in favor? I >> opposed. Extensions. Okay. Hearing none. >> Any further comments from committee
members this evening? Um, nope. I have nothing. >> We've covered everything this evening. Do >> I have a comment? >> Please. >> I just wanted to kind of further recognize the women on the deis, Julia Edmonson, Lisa Pion, especially during Women's History Month. Thank you for the
work that you do, the commitment that you have, and for making things look seamlessly easy when they obviously are not. So, thank you. I wanted to recognize you. And of course, the women Oh, please, please. Absolutely. Absolutely. >> And also the the women's basketball team
that was here and um Riley Evans. It was a really great night to uplift a lot of um a lot of women in here. So, thank you for that and thank you for all that you do. >> Great. >> Very good. Same with you. >> Agreed. >> All right. Moving on to the uh meeting adjournment. May I have a meeting to a
motion to adjourn the meeting? Excuse me. >> of a meeting and a motion to adjourn the meeting. >> Let's keep going. >> Thank you. No, I don't. I will second that. Please vote. All in favor? I >> opposed. Extensions. Hearing none. Meeting is now adjourned. Next meeting
will be Monday, April 6th at 6:30.