The December 15, 2025 regular session meeting of the Cinnamon 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. Okay. Oh, my seat is 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 in the Courier Post on January 10th, 2025. Uh, roll call. Uh, Madam Secretary, please. >> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Conduct >> here. >> Mr. Miguel >> here. >> Mr. Seagrass
>> here. >> Deputy Mayor Horner >> here. >> Mayor Fel >> present. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Uh liaison reports. We'll start with committee member for administration and health and senior services. >> Thank you, madame mayor. Um, the senior
citizens New Year's celebration dinner this year is at the Marian Caterers once again and is currently scheduled for Wednesday, January 14th from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Lisa Passion at 856735-2397
or at lacion at cinnamonsonj.org. Seating is limited to 200 people and it is first come, first served. Um, and I do have one more thing. Madame Mayor, if you could um
join me, >> you're the mayor. >> That was happening like that. Um, this being the last regular meeting of the 2025 year, um, I have a couple of things to say, uh, about our mayor. Um,
I wrote something down because I don't want to forget anything. I didn't write it in big words, big letters like Ernie, but u, basically I just wanted to say I served with for six years >> with Stephanie. Over those six years, I've seen firsthand what Cinnamonson
means to her. I could go on about her dedication to the parks and recreation committee that has resulted in some of the best parks and some of the best event programs in Burlington County. Or I could talk about how she has ensured veterans and first responders are
properly recognized, namely with the various ceremonies throughout the year. or that she was the driving force between our township, driving force for our township's 911 memorial. I could do that and I could go on, but we'd be here for a while. What I'd like to say is
that having served with Stephanie and getting to know her, I realize what many others do. Stephanie is one of the most caring people I've ever met. She's passionate about what is best for Cinem. And I think I speak for the whole committee when I say thank you for your
vision, your caring, your leadership over the past year as mayor. But most of all, thank you for being a friend. I am, as most of us are, as all of us are, honored and privileged to have served with you and and mostly to be considered
a friend. Thank you for being the mayor for last year. Thank you for your guidance. And we would just like to present you with this. Thank you. Hey, mayor. Everybody want to get down here at some point? >> Yeah, I'm going to get them down just a second. >> You can
help your need help. Stand in the middle. >> I don't think she does, but she does have something. >> Three steps to the left, everyone. >> Three steps to the left. >> Over there again.
>> Perfect. Thanks. average ball. >> Just kidding. >> And that, Madam Mayor, is my report. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Cond. Uh, we'll move on
to committee member Seagris for public works. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Public works personnel have collected over 2100 tons of leaves and are currently working in section 3. All leaves will be recycled and composted in leaf mulch at the public works facility and available for
residential use. Uh 2100 tons is over 4 million pounds of leaves. Over the course of eight months of curbside brush collection and the resident drop off bin at public works, Cinemmits have recycled over 900 tons of
brush and tree parts. The 2025 road impor improvement program is ongoing. Construction crews are completing the reconstruction of Peasant Run in the next several days. In addition, the contractor is preparing to
mill and pave Pensalken Street, Inman Street, Hunan Drive, and South Belleview Avenue in this in the next several weeks. Public Works has also planted 20 trees
in October and an additional 40 trees will be planted throughout the parks in November and early December. Madame Mayor, that concludes my report. >> Thank you, Mr. Seagris. Uh, Committee Member McIll for public safety.
>> Thank you, Madame Mayor. Uh, the report, police report, uh, for this past month, total incidents responded to was 2746. Total cases pulled was 59. Total property checks made 995. Total motor vehicle stops 486.
Total motor vehicle summones issued 260. Total DWI arrest seven. Total motor vehicle accidents 67. Of those motor vehicle accidents, the number with injuries was 13. Morgan Cemetery 1100 Simmonson Avenue. 54
calls. All were normal property checks. Uh approved firearm permit was 19. Uh denied and withdraw withdrawn firearm permit was two. Approved concealed carry permit was seven. Concealed carry uh
concealed denied concealed carry permits was zero. Temporary handicap permise issues was 10. For the four 800 block of South Belleview Avenue, there were no calls or service for November. Cinnamonson in the entire region has been hit several times in the past few
weeks by a group of uh by a group that enters unlocked vehicles particularly during the evening hours. To prevent the theft of property or your vehicle, police department urges residents to block lock their vehicles at all times. In addition, do not leave valuables such as keys, key fobs,
electronic devices in your vehicle. To prevent vehicle theft, place vehicle keys and key fobs in the center of the residence, preferably in a cabinet. Do not leave keys or key fobs in a doorway. If possible, place key fobs in a Faraday bag, which blocks the the the fob's
radio signals, preventing criminals to from cloning the key fob. If your vehicle is burglized, please do not touch anything. Immediately call the police department at 829 856 829666 so the vehicle may be examined for evidence. This is the best way to assist
police officers in addressing this public safety concern. That, Madame Mayor, concludes my report. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. Miguel. Uh, Deputy Mayor Hero for Finance and Economic Development. >> I have nothing this evening, Madame Mayor. Thank you.
>> Okay. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Um, for Parks and Recreation and Veterans Affairs. I don't have anything to report for this evening. So, we'll move on to um um ordinance 2025-15, an ordinance of the township of Cinnamonson, County of Burlington and
the state of New Jersey, amending chapter 2 entitled vehicles and traffic of the general code of the township of Cinnammenson. May I have a motion to open public comment on ordinance 2025-15? >> I'll make that motion, Madame Mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. McIll. May I have a
second? >> I'll second that, Madam Mayor. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Voice vote, please. I >> I >> Naz. Okay. Uh, public comment is now open on ordinance 2025-15. Please come forward and state your name and address for the record.
Dan Young 116. Would you like What is it? What is it? >> Oh, for for the ordinance um for the vehicles in traffic. Um that uh >> it's for parking. >> Yeah, most of it's parking.
>> Can you give us a little bit of information on that? I think it was >> May. You want me to turn? >> Mr. Young. This is uh after an audit of roadways throughout the township conducted by the police department to determine which roads needed to be altered with no parking restrictions or
parking restrictions >> so we could get no parking on our street. >> I'm sorry. What's the question? I don't know what you mean by that. >> No. Is that you're saying now >> there's already there's an existing ordinance that has parking restrictions that's been enacted I think since 1978
and updated. It's just being updated. So I'm sorry. Okay, we're just updating. >> Yeah, so over the over time we will get concerns expressed by residents about a certain area >> and so upon that the police department decided to just take a look at everything.
>> Okay, sorry for the confusion. >> Okay, see no one else come forward. May I have a motion to close public comment on ordinance 2025-15? I'll make that motion, madame mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. Seagris. I will second. Voice vote, please. I
>> I nays extensions. May I have a motion to approve ordinance 2025-15? >> I'll make that motion, Madame Mayor, to approve ordinance 2025-15. >> Thank you, Mr. Miguel. May I have a second? >> I will second that. >> Thank you, Mr. Conda. Roll call vote, please, Madam Secretary.
>> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Cond, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Mr. Tre, >> I. >> Deputy Mayor Horner, >> I. I >> thank you. >> Okay. Moving on to the consent agenda. Resolution 2025-147
authorizing submission of grant application and execute a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026 local freight impact fund resurfacing of Gary Road. This resolution will permit
the township to file a grant application uh with the New Jersey Department of Transportation fiscal year 2026 local freight impact fund program in the amount of $780,640 for the resurfacing of Gary Road.
Township engineer uh Joe Barbadoro and public works superintendent Kevin Gan have reviewed potential road improvement projects uh which meet the provisions of this grant program and recommend authorization by the governing body.
Resolution 2025-148 authorizing submission of grant application and executed grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation fiscal year 2026 local transportation projects fund reconstruction of Fairfax Drive.
This resolution will permit the township to file a grant application with the New Jersey Department of Transportation fiscal year 2026 local transportation projects fund program in the amount of $593 9 $593,10
for the construction of Fairfax Drive. Mr. Barbadoro and Mr. gone have reviewed potential road improvement projects which meet the pro provisions of this grant program and recommend authorization by the governing body.
Resolution 2025-149 authorizing transfer of bud budget appropriations. Chief financial officer Julia Edmonson recommends the transfer of funds for certain um accounts in order to meet township obligations through the
remainder of the fiscal year. Resolution 2025-150 authorizing affordable housing developer funding agreement and amending township's affordable housing spending plan under the provisions of the township
state approved affordable housing plan. The township is permitted to expend affordable housing trust funds for the purpose of rehabilitation of existing affordable housing units. This action permits the township to engage in an
affordable housing trust fund agreement with Habitat for Humanity to rehabilitate block 303 lot 10.01 and to amend the township's affordable housing spending plan to expend $58,38.77
of the trust funds for this purpose. Upon review by affordable housing agent Triad Associates, affordable housing council John Gillespie, director of community development Michael Mitten, and Township administrator Eric Schubberger. It has been determined that
the rehabilitation of this affordable housing unit meets the provisions of the township's affordable housing plan. Miss Edmonson has determined that sufficient funding is available for this purpose and recommends authorization by the governing body. Uh that's the end of our consent agenda.
I'll make a motion to open public comment on the consent agenda items only. May I have a second? >> Second that, Madame Mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. McGill. Voice vote, please. I >> I >> Naz. Okay. Public comment is open on the
consent agenda items only. Please come forward and state your name and address for the record. Okay, seeing no one come forward. May I have a motion to close close public comment on the consent agenda? >> I'll make that motion. >> Thank you, Mr. Cond. I will second.
Voice vote, please. >> I I >> Naz. Okay. Public comment is closed on the consent agenda. May I have a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> I'll make that motion, Madam Mayor, to approve the consent agenda. >> Thank you, Mr. McIll. May I have a second?
>> I'll second that, Madam Mayor. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Roll call vote, please. Madam Secretary, >> yes, Mayor. Mr. Cond, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Mr. Sra, >> I. >> Deputy Mayor Horner, >> I. >> Mayor Craigville, >> I thank you.
>> Thank you. All right. Uh, we'll do approval of the minutes. May I have a motion to approve the minutes of December 1st? >> Excuse me, Mayor Bill. >> Oh, I apologize. Uh, Miss Ramos just brought it to my attention. There is a correction in the minutes. It was um Mr.
Stark was in attendance, not Miss Ree. So, I'd ask the committee to approve it with that correction. I will make that correction. >> Okay. Um Thank you. >> Thank you. May I have a motion to approve the minutes of December 1st with the correction as noted? >> I'll make that motion to approve the minutes with the correction as noted.
Madame Mayor, >> thank you, Mr. Seagris. May I have a second? >> I'll second that, Madam Mayor. >> Okay. Thank you, Deputy Mayor. Roll call vote, please. >> Yes, ma'am. Mr. I >> Mr. Miguel. >> Hi. >> Mr. Sagress. >> Hi.
>> Deputy Mayor Horn. >> I. >> Mayor Crael. >> Abstain. Thank you. >> Okay. Has everybody had an opportunity to review the bills? >> Yes, ma'am. Ma'am. >> Okay. May I have a motion to approve the bill list? >> Make a motion to approve the bill list, Madam Mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. Miguel. May I have a
second? >> I will second that. >> Thank you, Mr. Roll call vote, please, Madam Secretary. >> Yes, Mayor. Mr. Cond, >> I. >> Mr. Miguel, >> I. >> Mr. Seagrass. >> Hi. >> Deputy Mayor Horner. >> Hi. >> Mayor Cville. >> I. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Uh, do we have any comments from
our staff or our professionals this evening? >> Mayor, I may. I have a few. >> Yes, please, Mr. Schubigger. >> Thank you. Uh, uh, first, uh, mayor, I want to thank you for your service to the township for the last
eight years. We came in about the same time, so we've done a lot of work together. It's been a pleasure working with you and I know you're such a big part of this the fabric of this community. You're going to continue to to engage and be involved in so many other ways and I I I know you'll look
forward to that and I look forward to to working with you maybe on another level in the future. So, >> thank you, Mr. Sh. >> Thank you very much. Um, also speaking of community, uh, our holiday celebration was was it last week at this point? Yeah, over a week ago. Um, and I
want to thank so many people who were involved with that event over at Wood Park. Um, that is the brainchild of of our mayor uh with all all the um aspects of that event and it's been changed and in my opinion improved over the years uh
because uh she won't accept anything less and we appreciate that. Um Christine Turner, our recreation coordinator, did a wonderful job um in the thick of things, but police, fire, public works, volunteers, and of course the support of this committee. It was a
nice event. It was cold. Um but I thought it went off well and when the lights needed to go on on the tree, they went on. So, thank you, Mr. Gaunt. >> Um and you know what I'm referring to. Um uh anyway, so good event all around.
And then one other we we just had a storm event. So many people get involved with responding. Um an early one in December, by the way, of course. But I I I would like to say we we do have a system set up internally
with our police and and public works with communicating who's the sergeant on um at at that time. uh who's the the foreman in the public works department that's going to represent the public works department. Um all those communications happen and this was a
weekend storm. So we're behind the scenes doing all that. But I will say we're not all uh at our email all the time, especially on a weekend. Um we do routinely check it, especially in a
storm. But I can't um request with with peace and love as much as as I can. If there is an issue, please call the police non-emergency number 8296666 because although I like to say I'm
always on and I'm a I'm a 24 I'm not going out there to respond. Um I I mean I'll help and I've been out in those storms sometimes, but you need the police and public works. That's the best way in all in all cander. If there's an an issue, something in the street or an
accident, please call that number. That's the best way to get service. We want to help, but that is the best way. Um public service announcement. Thank you, mayor. >> Appreciate it. >> Okay. >> Well said, Mr. >> All right. Um nobody else has anything
to say. Um we will move on to public comment. Um, I'll make a motion to open public comment. May I have a second? >> I'll second that, Madam Mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. Seagris. Uh, voice vote, please. >> I ns extensions. Public comment is now
open. Please come forward and state your name and address for the record. >> Let's get out of here. >> Well, no one. >> No one. >> You. >> Okay. >> All right. Uh, may I have a motion to close public comment?
>> I will make that motion, madame mayor. >> All right. Thank you, Mr. Condo. May I have a second? >> I'll second that, Madam Mayor. >> All right. Voice vote, please. >> I >> I naz abstensions. >> All right. Public comment is now closed. >> Do we have any comments from committee this evening?
>> I think so. >> I think so. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um, >> all right. So, we will go down the line. >> Well, I think Mr. Shoeger probably said everything. Um, come on. Geez, I'll tell you. But yes, uh I would like to I I would just like to voice my appreciation
for the police and the public works and township administration and everybody who was involved in the storm over the weekend. Um my wife went out and drove by noon and she usually doesn't drive till a week after the snow. She said
everything was great. Um, so thank you very much and once again I I would like to thank uh Mayor Craraval for her service uh and her and her leadership and her guidance. Um we appreciate everything. Thank you. Um and last but
not least, uh we are in day two of Hanukkah, I believe. So happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate. Uh merry Christmas to those who celebrate that. Happy holidays to everyone else. Um, have a great and safe rest of the month. And that's all I have. Thank you very much, Madame Mayor.
>> Thank you, Mr. Cond. >> Yeah, I echo the sentiments regarding the storm. I I go out early in the morning. I have to shovel a ton of walks and I could tell you that it at by 10:00 a.m. it was it was nice and clear on my way back to my house. Um, Stephanie,
you've shown your your love for this town, not not just in words, but through countless hours of service and and genuine commitment. From the moment you joined the township committee in 2018, you brought with you a clear desire to make Cinnamonson a better place for
every family, every neighbor, and every voice in our community. You've served with integrity, thoughtfulness, and a true sense of responsibility to the people you represented. On a personal note, thank you for your
advice, for your perspective, and always being my sounding board. Uh, Cinnamonson is a better place because of you. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> What's left to say, Steph? I mean, they've all said it all and um
>> I ever since she came you came on and and joined us up here, uh >> things have gotten done. Thank you for your your guidance and your leadership. Uh and like Paul said earlier, not only you a colleague, you're a friend and I appreciate that. Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> It's been a pleasure serving with you. >> Pleasure. >> Thank you. >> I guess this is the byproduct of going last. There's not much left to say, so I'm just going to repeat a lot of the same sentence. Deputy Mayor, >> um, tonight we presented a plaque to Mayor
Stephanie CrarAl in recognition of her dedicated service as mayor and as a member of township committee. I also want to take a moment to share a few words of appreciation. Stephanie, as a fellow committee member, I've had the honor and privilege of
working alongside you. I remember a meeting not that long ago when you were being sworn in where former mayor Ben Young commented that you brought a level of class to this committee that was severely lacking. While he may have been half kidding, his
comment about how you carried yourself with class and dignity was spoton. Your empathy has always shown through and how you listen to resident concerns, truly understanding their perspective. With each concern, you challenge this committee and staff to turn resident
voices into action. Your patience and level-headed approach have guided us through challenging discussions, keeping us focused on what's best for Cinnamonson. And your kindness, whether in a small gesture or a big decision, has made our work together not just
productive, but genuinely collaborative and uplifting. As a resident of this wonderful township, I've seen firsthand the positive impact you've had on our community. You've championed transparency, supported our parks and recreation
programs, and helped foster a sense of pride and connection among families that live here. Cinnamonson, as committee member Seager said, is a better place because of your steadfast commitment. Stephanie, you have achieved tremendous accomplishments for
Cinnamonson Township and for that your legacy of service will endure. Thank you, Mayor Craraval, for your heart, your leadership, and your unwavering dedication. >> Thank Thank you.
Well, you guys aren't going to make this easy for me. Let's see if I can get through this. All right. Before we close tonight, I'd like to take a moment to speak from the heart as I conclude my service as your elected
official. Cinnamonson is not just the community I have the honor of serving as your committee woman, as your mayor. It's my home. I was raised here. I built a life here. Just like many of you, this town has
shaped who I am. To have had the opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much has been the greatest privilege of my life. I want to begin by thanking our talented staff and professionals.
Your dedication, instructional knowledge, and commitment to this community are remarkable. You show up every day in care, and you have pride, and it's meant more to me than you know to work alongside people who genuinely love the town as much as I
do. To my fellow committee members, thank you for your collaboration, your thoughtful dialogue, your willingness to serve with integrity. While we may not always have agreed, I have always
respected each of you deeply and appreciated the share goal we all hold, doing what is best for this township and for its residents. Serving alongside of you has been a privilege. To my family, thank you for your
patience, your understanding, and your constant support. You shared me with this community, often sacrificing time together so I could serve. I could not have done this without your love, encouragement, and I will always be grateful.
And most important importantly to the residents of Cinnammenson, thank you for trusting me, for challenging me, for supporting me, and for caring so deeply about the town that we all call home. Whether you agreed with me or not, your
voices matter to me. Serving has been an honor that I will carry with me always. As I step away from this role, I do so with deep gratitude, humility, and pride. Cinnamonson will always be a part
of who I am and will always be and I'll always be rooting for its continued success and bright future. Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving you. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Sorry for getting emotional.
>> Don't apologize for that. >> Yeah, never apologize. >> All right. May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting? >> I will make that motion to adjourn the meeting, Madam Mayor. >> And may I have a second? I will second that. >> Voice vote, please. I I
>> Nays abstensions. This meeting is adjourned. Next meeting will be Monday, December 30th, 2025 at 10:30