Yeah. Um, I just I couldn't do that. Yeah. Right. Stand for the pledge of allegiance to the flag of Texas and to the republic it stands. One
nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This meeting is one of the resolutions by January 10. And then followed up and I'll I'll read this to you all and
then we'll just kind of transition to the second committed work and courage of the members department for the right street culture. serve every individual by values and respect
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We encourage all resistance. Introduce the users. Um we've been reaffirm to see first. So thank you for the opportunity to recognize that
happen to be here. With that said, I am Harry and Chief I was speaking with the admity about 54% all the skills 54% are
process but when you see the departments that actually have credited that percentage drops to about 32% so it's quite an achievement police department so if you have those I like to share with you the significance of the achievement so police department has
been best practices national level and highly regarded state law enforcement program this program administrates state association chiefs of police The New Jersey law enforcement accreditation commission has helped to transparently demonstrate professionalism
and prepared agencies public safety system. Accreditation is more than just professional distinction. It is it is the strategic investment in organizational excellence. It positions law enforcement agencies to operate at the highest levels of professionalism on
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continue to move forward following best practices preparedness plan in a verification. So it is our opinion the assessment team can adapt the assessment team. It's a highly professional agency which exemplify all of the tenants at the
state national level. Therefore I cities indeed my tonight by the executive director of the New Jersey state association chief of police law enforcement commission. Congratulations, Deputy Chief John Klein, the members of Hollywood Police Department, Mayor
Council and those citizens that they support this reacreditation demonstrating committee. So already proud to be here tonight for that
national police was established from the presence of John has been tradition. It's a very important day. Several of us will be in Washington DC. And just to follow up on Mr. Park is our
program. He does a tremendous job. His evaluation of hearing socelief. Oh, yeah. That's Where Jewish immigrants to America advocated their first arrival to our
shores in the 16th century have played a central role in creation, growth, freedom, prosperity. and strength of the United States of America and whereas biblical and contemporary history of the Jewish people and the enduring values of the Jewish faith revival of inspiration the
founding of the United States civil rights movement America's global leadership and freedom America's commitment to social justice and many of our country's most central tenants and whereas Jewish American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate contributions Jewish Americans have made to American
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the course of our history. Now therefore, the mayor, commissioners, and administrator, county of Hampton, state of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage, President My name is
Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey including my colleague former JC Jewish Federation and also JCRC executive director inspector
wants to continue Jesus. among others in adopting resolution. Finally, we also look forward to seeing you and perhaps officials at our federation.
I don't think it has your father. >> Okay. >> Question. Thank you very much. Second reading and public hearing of ordinance 1831 appropriating funds.
>> So we will be adop later on in a couple minutes be adopting our budget but this is the last transfer to be able to essentially continue operations the budget is the public uh comment period for that. There's any questions, comments?
None. the second reading in public hearing ordinance 1832 amendment chapter 283 replacement. >> Uh so we are increasing the fees for tree replacement. Uh we are just
completing our first full year of the tree application when you take down trees whether uh depending on all the reasons you need to take down a tree. We just want to be able to know about it. Um, sometimes if there's no basic tree, if it's a dead tree, there's no fee, nothing happens. But if you take down a
perfectly good live tree, um, there is a replacement fee and the fees that we had beforehand were not enough to actually buy the replacement. So these fees are going to more accurately reflect what it would cost to to do that. So that's those changes hearing. If there's
anybody comments, this will be the time. Commissioner Henderson Riley. >> Yes. >> Mayor, >> yes. >> Second radio public hearing ordinance 1833 amending chapter 141-76.1 of the borrow code to establish
regulations for outdoor dining use. Okay. So, um with COVID, the state allowed um a lot of popup outdoor situations. Um and then the state decided that those could become permits. Um what that did was put some businesses
that weren't in operation during CO at a bit of a disadvantage because they weren't able to use outdoor spaces the way that other businesses could continue to do so. Um so, we decided to do something that would be a little more equitable. um created a process to make sure that these outdoor spaces are still
safe and still um allow for pedestrians to pass through and to make sure that there's anything that could uh make walking by any more difficult. Um this is what we're doing tonight. This is the second reading. There's anyone who has
questions or comments about this ordinance at this time. And just to go off of that, uh this uh ordinance deals with some zoning issues in town. So typically when you are adopting a ordinance that modifies any type of
zoning town, you have to send it to the planning board before you adopt it at uh your commissioner level. So this ordinance was referred to the planning board for review to make sure it was consistent with the burough's existing master plan. Uh the planning board got
back to us, let us know that they did believe it was consistent with the master plan. They had a few suggested edits. Um they were really minor incorporated. >> Mr. Henderson Riley. >> Yes. >> Mayor, >> yes.
Second reading of public hearing according to 1634 amending the balance with developmental regulations as to add definition and permit of massage establishments. >> So likewise and this was also something
that the planning board considered at their meeting last Monday. Um because of some things that happened in the town probably about 10 or 15 years ago um we had kind of a blanket
um no on anything that had massage in the title for the business. Now it has come to our attention that there are many establishments in town that are therapies um that have licensed usage as
part of their therapies and Essentially what this does is instead of having to automatically go for uh before the planning board if that's the kind of business you operate, there's now going to be a process that with proper credentialing
um that's something that will no longer have to go before the planning make it easier for a business that has proper credentialing to open up. Um, we use examples from nearby towns that have similar uh ordinances to shape our our
zoning. Um, and this is the second reading of that for public comment. >> Yes, sir. >> 745 Avenue. I remember that 15 years ago that was a nail salon. They were doing
some extracurricular activities. Anyway, these people required to have a license plate state of New Jersey. Okay. So, it's actually for therapy, massage, and things of that nature. People who have problems with their body, your back, whatever. I mean, that's relevant to what it would be for something like
this. So, that's, you know, that would be something necessary different than the other thing. As long as you're licensed by the state that you're >> Thank you. >> And that's a requirement of the new >> exact
comments. >> Yes. >> Yes. And then we have the first reading of ordinance 1835 amending chapter 141-14 to revise the inspection fee schedule to
match the municipal land use. So, so this is an ordinance that engineers the current fee schedule for some inspections are not precisely consistent with the municipal land use law. Um, in some situations, it seemed
like the burrow was charging less than what was required. In other situations, it seemed like it was requiring more. So this modification is made to precisely mimic the the requirements that developers need to post with the town in
escrow for professionals to build against to do inspection and how often does the municipalities how often is that updated? Is this something that is updated every so maybe they updated and we didn't or like how do we get to
>> I we we'll just need to keep our eyes on it. I utilize the exact site in the municipal land use law. So if it does change in future modifications should carry with it. Um right now uh what we
charge is either a minimum of $500 or 5% of modifications that are being done. So that can vary greatly depending on what constructed again it's typically for inspection escro fees. So, um, our
burough engineers, they typically bill against this amount. So, the taxpayers aren't paying for a private service to do these inspections. It's the developers who are technically paying to do those inspections.
Does that make sense to everyone? Because we we have a municipal engineer that we pay for services that comes out of the tax, right? So we're the parking lot behind Ocean Bay that is going to become a so we use our burough engineer
and their team to make sure that the design of that parking lot uh does proper storm water and drains and um that the lights aren't going to be shining in people's windows and things like that and that comes out of the pool of what we pay for professional services. What this is doing is making
sure that it's happening on private land and the developer is then paying in escrow. So they are paying for the hours of our burough engineer to do those um to do those reports and do that amount. So it's not coming out of the pocket of the taxpayer and coming to the bill of
the bureau but being paid directly. So that's what this is. Um the public meeting for that will be at our June June 1 meeting. Yes. >> Yes.
Resolutions. We have the uh public comment on any of the resolutions that are listed. Now hearing on the 2026 mal budget >> what what I'm going to say right now we
have our CFO here tonight we're going to hear >> okay so we've now we can't go to this yet on the it down and then you're going to amend the budget by doing a resolution. Then
you have the public hearing on >> Okay. >> Yes, it does. Okay. Um, so the reason you're about to hear an amendment on the budget that we're introducing is because we were Can you give the like a one minute just so
people understand why we're not introducing it all at the same time? So, um, we're having a public hearing on the introduced budget and then we're going to they're going to, um, adopt a resolution on an amendment which moves a
portion of an appropriation inside the cap. So, the budget has is subject to an appropriation cap. It can't go over a certain percentage. And there's an appropriation that was outside the cap. and the state of New Jersey review our budget and said that appropriation
inside the gap. So because of that we had to reduce a separate appropriation and reduce the surplus that the budget. So it doesn't change the tax rate. It doesn't change any official appropriation. It just moving it into
the different part of the budget now within the gap. That makes sense. >> And we're also uh see there's some change over at the state of course with the new governor, a lot of new teams. So this is something that see this the
first season of going through municipal budgets. Um, so there's something that our audience to make sure that we had had everything state in time. So that is why you're hearing the revision as well as the
>> sorry public hearing on the so now we have we are authorizing 2026. Yes. >> Yes. >> Now we have public hearing on the
municipal budget effect. >> Any public questions on that very clear presentation? Not the adoption. against that explaining a change order Federal asphalt company reification project.
>> Yes. >> Accepting the 2025 audit report and sign a >> yes. I would like to say that the star audit report with no no questions and no congratulations year everything that happened. They're
looking at everything that happened last year. So a lot of the things happened 2025. A lot of you that thank you so much for your hard work on that. Yeah. Okay. Okay.
contract to kids mechanical contractor the HBAC center appointing Megan to the board of health representation. Oh yes. So, uh, Kelly Maya was the former
representative from the school board to the board of she is now president of the school board. So judging as her plates point, um she reached out to the rest of school board and hearing
was interested in taking authorizing payment bills as presented by the treasure. No, sorry. Um, I have several comments to be made and updates about various things, so bear with me. It's a busy month, a busy
time of year. Um, first I I wanted to put the spotlight just for a moment on the public works. Can you give us an update on >> those who have been paying attention many times already so
short of a long speech again process they have to sit for a week bigger spots we'll see them smaller projects bigger area that they need to reate
subbase extended that will start next. >> Thank you. Hopefully this is the last but appreciate it. Um I have several updates of exciting things happening at school library. On May 6 at 7 p.m. is going to a book festival volunteers
meeting. Have you ever wondered what it takes to plan the longest running largest festival in the Delaware Valley? Please join the book Festival. On May 13th at 6:30 p.m. is the Garden. Do you have any leftover pots or seeds
that you no longer need for your garden? Are you looking to get some new supplies to inspire your next gardening project? Come to the garden swap at the library. Here's how to participate. Check and break any clean, gently used gardening supplies such as pots, small tools, seeds, and more. Um, and you can stop by
services to drop off your supplies between May 1st and May 8th to receive an early bird ticket to the swap on May 13. Anyone is welcome to shop the swap and take home one bag of new garden supplies. Please bring one bag. And you can see the library's website for more
information. Don't forget that the library also offers free seeds through the seed library which I visited. It's right by the front door. It's available every day this spring. It also on May 28th at 5:30 the library
you trio. So those are the updates from the library. um update from our fire department. The study with the consultants uh is underway uh with some site visits being planned. So, uh some good progress happening there. So, many
thanks to all of the members of the department who are working hard to have all of these things. So, that's underway. Um our farmers market began last weekend. We had a wonderful opening day. Many many thanksman as well as
Ferguson, other volunteers who helped make that day as well as the rest of the season. On May 9th is the townwide learn by the civic collective. That's from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17th is the res
exchange. That's in the bucket. You can drop off from 10 to 12 and then the exchange will be from 1 to 2. Just the one hour >> one to three. >> One to three. Uh if you're thinking about uh the deadline for the mural application,
which we discussed at the meeting before, that deadline is coming up Tuesday, May 19th at noon, which is very exciting. Um perhaps most exciting for this month is Mayfair. Uh this is the 45th year of Mayfair in Burough
Collinswood and that will be held on May 23rd. Such a wonderful event does not happen without the help of many signification will on Friday night June 19th which is Junth and it's an evening program that's
from 5 to 8 p.m. Huge news. The annual swim sale for pool text is one length and this is starting soon. Monday May 11th or Friday May 15th from 9:30 to 4 as well as Saturday May 16th from 12 to 4 at ball. Um there this
is the discount week. It's a full week. So come during that week or on Saturday to get the discounted pool passes. Um, it's $250 for a family, which is $50 off if you're conso. Um, or $550 for nono families. This is a
limited time of work. It's just that week. Folks, usually put this on the calendar to make sure you get the full classes. Um, I still have more, so I've got some more things. Um, summer camping online registration opens uh May 18th at
11:00 a.m. Uh, I have office hours this Friday at 9:00. As a reminder, these are in hall. Anyone can come to talk to me about anything. So, come with me. Uh in addition to uh uh recognizing American Heritage Month, there are several
holidays in May which are uh first is Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. Um so just taking a moment to acknowledge the contributions of those folks um both in our community and across the state. Um this AA and HPI
group of course is a diverse range of people and cultures. Uh and similar to earlier parts for this evening. We know that a lot of there in recent years has been a rise in anti-Asian racism. Um and we fully commit ourselves to having
bonds with a place where everyone is safe. This week is teacher appreciation week. Um if you're paying attention to things, it is a hard time for our school district here in Collinswood. Um we're happy to partner with them on several things. Um and we're really grateful for
the teachers and staff. So public uh asks to please make sure and take thank teachers and staff. Those are hard jobs at school. And this Wednesday is nurses day of so nurses. Um uh Memorial Day is this
month. So of course we have a long weekend. Uh but do hope you can take a moment during your barbecues etc. to honor and warn those their lives while serving our wonderful country that woman >> and then the last thing that I wanted to
acknowledge is that this Sunday May 10th is Mother's Day. So I wanted to acknowledge all of the maternal figures that are in our community which includes mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster moms, adoptive mothers, maternal figures um and those who wish they could
be a mother. Um the job of being a mother is often unappreciated and is very hard and unpaid work. Um just look at this table. You have uh Jim is not here today but you have four working mothers at this table. Um this is really notable uh to have four women uh at this
team as well as the burough team that includes a lot of mothers who take time out of their schedules to serve in the community including Lindsay pass Betty Joe Cretchen Michelle Terry Cely and more I can't think of now. Um as well as the partners of folks who work for the
burough like Mary Kay and others. Um it's a notable day to notice these these paternal figures and mothers. Um it's hard but worthy and it takes a village. So I just wanted to say thank you to all the mothers today. Um
you covered a lot right. So um the second quarter taxes were still in the the grace period that they were due at the end of last week. I just want to make a public reminder
that if you have issues with your tax bill, if you have any of those issues, concerns to come to the B administrator, send information, send something to the commissioners, but the burough staff does not that they think and I I'm sure be frustrated and times are hard and we
understand that, but we still need to treat each other with kindness and respect. Um, if you have questions, we're going to answer them for you. Um, try to connect you with resources as best we can, but there's nothing that Burough staff can do to change
um what your tax bill is. So, just, you know, walk into that building with as much they're going to treat you with as much empathy as they can, but we want to be mindful of of their time and the fact that they're they're also just doing their job. Um
likewise, we're in that season where everybody is trying to plant things and set up their gardens and get yard waste ready. So if you are one of the people working on getting new papers or a new deck, zoning is bumping right now. Um we
are still well within the time that we have mandated that we have to get back to these applications that we have to get back to the the homeowner. Um we have to be working very diligently. So once your application is in, she will let you know as soon as it is ready. Um
any time that she has to spend giving you an update on where your application is is less time that she's actually able to move forward and make progress of applications. Um we want to make sure everybody's yards are ready for the summer and for the warm weather, but we need she needs the time to do that. Um
so just to keep that in mind. Um, we had uh our youth. So, even though the the buy nothing was moved because the rain, we had a youth clothing swap and we had over 40 attendees that all left with big old bags of clothes for their kids. Um, a lot of people asking if we
do it again. So, the Greens was really happy with that turnout. Um, hoping that maybe they make this a seasonal thing that people should get even more more uh buy more attendees. um you got civic collective with the
the May 9th event. May 23rd is um May fairly volunteers um volunteer list. I will be there from 6:00 to 8. I can say that I'm culinary makes some really delicious breakfast burritos and you get a t-shirt. So come hang out with me um
and direct traffic or come afterwards and and make evening shifts and help DPW's out there as well. um just tell them to clean everything up. Uh we bring what 50,000 people 50,000 people come to our town. So uh it takes a second to get it back up and running. So on Sunday it
looks like again any help you can get from individuals that would be greatly appreciated. Um likewise the last update I have is uh we're going to be doing a rock the block event habitat for humanity on June 13th.
at the same day as a pride theme across the block where Habitat is coming in. Um we have a couple of sponsors so far. So we're going to be able to do at the very least 12 homes um on the west side and we're going to be working all day on
upkeep like painting, landscaping, um maybe some ramps, um external external things. So, uh, if you live on the west side and we've identified specific streets, working with the West,
uh, re WCRC revitalization committee and they helped us identify which streets, it's not block, it's a lot, but it's several blocks um, were identified. You have to be a homeowner, but if you get information about this application, it is not a scam. It is real. It is free. I
mean, but you do need to fill out the application. If you have any questions, there's a contact on there. Um, Kelly McInness can vouch for us. She's she's a part of the committee to get this event under ready. And we're gonna have a t-shirt for this event and they make it for every for every specific. So, this
is Colin Woods Rock the Block. Uh, the Collins Civic Arts and Design Council is going to be accepting uh designs through May 17th. So, if you have a design, if you're an artist in town and you'll get credit on the shirt and $200 cash. So want to make a
competition. We want to invite our uh local creatives to make a design that embodies pride, embodies revitalization, embodies community work to take care of our neighbors. So if I have any
questions, email me or Lindsay. Um we have the banner out with the flyer and the sign instruction. You'll see it on social media and I think that's it for me. Richard Clerman 743 Maple Terrace.
At this time last year, it was brought to our attention that the crosswalk at H haden and Collins Avenue was no change. This past week, I was hit by an
automobile while I was in the crosswalk and I had to ride away. So, I hope they do that very soon. >> Are you okay? >> I was shooking up a little but no.
>> I'm so sorry. Um, that intersection was in our court. Would you like to comment on that? and it'll be awarded if it wasn't already. Then we'll go into a couple months. So, it'll still take a little bit of time from there, but it's good
news that they've awarded a contract and moving forward with it and we'll be following up with some public outreach on the redesign of it and I have another question. Yeah. Uh, you had the adopting of the budget and I
didn't see anything about it anywhere and I wanted to know what the average increase is for homeowners. >> That's the local part is 162 >> or the municipal portion of >> Yes. that
on an average of 450,000. >> Okay. Thank you. this month to talk about a correct uh a question but since everything's going on um I wonder want you to explain what the
podcast is about. Okay. So I can get a good idea why we spend $6,000. >> Sure. Um I haven't seen a contract yet but we're working on it. The idea is to promote our business district and economic responses. >> Okay.
>> Yes. You ever see those? >> I think like years ago so long he did many throughout CO and other times. Um it was a great way to reach the public on various whether it was during CO etc. But the idea is to really promote and
and get money into town and promote economic development. >> Okay. actually think you're going to get, you know, in other words, spending the $6,000, you're going to get the service. >> That is certainly that is certainly the hope. We we have wonderful businesses in this town. Um we know that different
seasons come and go. Um and we really want to promote them as well as what's going on in town, civic engagement, get volunteers for different events, how does government work, how can you come talk to us, that kind of thing. So basically the podcast is going to consist of yourselves
>> and I think highlighting individuals in town, businesses in town events that are happening. Yes. The idea, >> you know, I'd like to see more spending that kind of money. $6,000 doesn't sound like a lot of money, >> but the thing is when you're spending it, getting something in return, you
know, I don't have a problem with that. I mean, I support the business in the town. I believe that the business without them, we don't have much of a town. And that's my question. I wanted to bring it up last month, but like everything
>> and also so like the before Jim happened, they were on YouTube, right? It's also during co when it's like we're going to be getting into a studio to get professional help and editing. But the hope is is that by doing it with this method, it's much easier to reshare on
social media, which you know isn't everyone's vibe, but is a way for people to see snippets and like listen to these 30 seconds of like, oh, did you hear about and that's something that can travel further and can last for longer than just the update tonight, right?
That's something that go viral that can spread that be easily reshared by the county. Um, so it's just something that's a little more polished and easier to get out there. >> If it hits YouTube, get a lot of hits on it. >> Well, and once and once we have it reported, it can also go there, right?
>> Go there. But that brings money back, too. Absolutely. Absolutely. And the we also are partnering with a local company um MCO Media that's right here in town. So it's money also that comes right into town. This isn't anyone external who already is working with the burrow. If
you've seen the recent videos etc that are really well done. Um that's company's work. Um so the idea is it's edited. It's flashy. It's it's well produced. Um let's bring it into our >> we also have money in our budget every
year in between our budget and the and the bid budget um partners right it's for so so >> I think they started about three years ago that's all our money >> I I don't know where this is budgeted from
>> okay this one okay so the ver the past three years has and maybe three years ago it was a Mayfair there, right? Trying to capture all of our big events of um Mayfair, of the holiday parade,
and having a lot of B-roll because once you have that, then you can build shorter promos and things like that. So, the idea this year is going into more specific businesses and highlighting um and having different, but you have to kind of build that up because first you
have to have the aerial footage and night park and see the whole town. you know, because we're doing it in a way that's trying to be as physically responsible as possible. We didn't do it all in one slope. We did a chunk here, a chunk here. Trying to get deeper each time because the more detail we have,
the more footage that we have to make available to the public to try to get more visitors. >> All right. Thank you. >> Thank you for bringing that up. Um, also I Sorry, you just reminded me. Um, I just wanted to make an update because our last council meeting had a lot of
members here from the lumber yard. Um, that everything on our end from our legal department is with them. They have it. We are waiting. We have not heard anything back. Um, but they have our our position, >> our positions. They have it. So, we're
just waiting as well as with Park View when it comes to trash. So there's nothing pending from the burrow for those neighbors that had all the comments last month. >> Yes, sir. >> Grant Patter
reconsider the ban on backyards. It's the same ordinance that doesn't allow me to have one ton steer in my backyard. It's a five pound egg and um typically people complain about noise. uh a backyard
uh you know plugs of like 50 to 60 dB and um yeah I just have the ability there are other towns in the area that have sensible regulation on this and there's tons of models out there do this
>> so thank you very much uh something like this is that same not on the local Facebook group. Are there other >> do you know anyone else in the town? >> So I know that in township it's
operated. So if this is something that you would like us know by the township I know she saw past there are others who are interested. Yeah, I think what it sounds like in the
past there's a decent amount of opposition. There's also a lot of people in favor. So, organizing and being able to show what that resolution will look like, how the sport lease or you know your version of
it. Um, and then we need to make sure that there is a cohort of of residents who want it. And for the towns around us that have passed this, this is often resident le and so we would want to see that there is a
mass of people who be willing to support or inspections that kind of thing. So I know a couple hold on hold on there was a last minute sorry um I am wondering what if anything the
mayor and commissioners have heard about the oh it was a late question about Parkav they didn't hear at the beginning. >> So the park update on that level has to happen and it takes a week
for the group settle layer come back and do the big so you might see work this week but you will not see the second layer topping until next week. >> Thank you. Thank you very much.