I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Roll call of attendance.
>> Here >> here. >> Okay. This meeting of December 15, 2025 is being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and notices of this meeting have been provided via the email to the Press of Atlantic City, the
Daily Journal on November 9th, 2024, as well as been posted on the Bulletin board at the Burough Hall and on our website. So, this evening we have a couple of items to go over my report. Um
the first one being a proclamation of for Jerry Marinacci and declaring today December 15 2025 as Jerry Marinaci Day in the Burough Buuna. As I had stated in the previous meeting,
uh Jerry passed away suddenly a little over a month ago at his home. Uh he served in multiple positions in Buuner Burough and uh was just a terrific individual. His brother texted me today he would not
be able to attend. He lives in Pennsylvania. I think they had like 8 in of snow and um if any of his friends were here, I was going to try to present the proclamation to them. So, what I'm going to do is still declare this today
and read it publicly because um it's the thing to do. And then what I'll do, council, is maybe on a later date have the family here for the presentation of the proclamation. And it states as the following uh
proclamation honoring Jerry Marinaci and declaring December 15th, 2025 as Jerry Marinaci Day in the Burough Buna. This proclamation honors Jerry Marinachi, a man of his time that gave
of his time, his skill, and his steady presence to Buuna Burough, and who made people feel value by the way he treated them. Whereas Jerry spent 25 years teaching at the Bridton High School, offering students practical skills and
patient guidance and giving them the sense that someone was in their corner. And whereas Jerry was the kind of friend that we relied on. He listened. He showed up. He shared small routines, small jokes, simple moments that made
people feel supported. He made everything easier by just being himself and he carried those friendships with care. And whereas Jerry served Unibrow as an emergency management coordinator and on the land use board and the BBMUA,
his approach, he approached every role with his calm judgment and level reliability that people depended on. And whereas he helped create the burrowwide radio communication system reflecting both his technical ability and his
commitment to keeping this community safe. And whereas Jerry was an advanced class amateur radio operator and a member of the American Radio Relay League, an instructor instructor for licensing classes across Cumberland
Atlantic counties. And he was the founder of the Buuna Amateur Radio Club where he supported new and experienced operators and helped maintain repeaters across South Jersey. And whereas Jerry had a way of showing his kindness that
felt natural. He checked in on people. He shared food, tools, stories, and small things that made the day easier. He noticed when someone needed help and stepped in without waiting to help out. And whereas
Vunibar misses him, his loss is felt in the office and in the community and the many routines and moments that were part of his everyday. What remains is the good he left behind and the example he set. Now therefore be
it resolved that I, Joseph Barufi, mayor of Buuna Burough, proclaimed December 15, 2025 as Jerry Marinachi day in the burough of Buuna and ask the re of residents to remember his service, his kindness, and his steady way he supported the people around him dated
this day on December 15, 2025. So again, um Jerry will long be remembered. Um he was one of those people that are rare
that you find. And um again, I know this governing body um thought the world of him. Many other people, some of you out there that are sitting got to meet him. And I'll tell you what, he really was a one of a kind. and I know he's up there
with our Lord today looking down on us and and now praying for us. So again, it's a great day to honor Jerry. Thank you for listening. Next on the agenda, we have a speaker, Dr. John from Highgrass Farms. You want
to come up the speaker that we asked uh Dr. John to come here tonight to update the burough council and the public on the progress of his business. I miss the affair. Doc, I again apologize. I had a depth in the
family, so it's pretty preoccupied, but I heard it was a success and that you're moving leaps and bounds forward. So, the mic is yours. >> So, I'm sorry we've been so busy. I didn't hear about uh Jerry's a wonderful person. Hard to follow hard to follow
that but uh sad news >> but still um >> well served. I want to say happy holidays everyone. Merry Christmas coming up way too quick. >> Uh yeah. So uh I'll just start off. Uh it's been 14 months now we've been in operations and we're still here which is
good. >> Uh this a tough industry believe it or not. You know, I think this industry posed a lot of, oh, it's going to be, you know, you know, take off in no time. This or that tough industry. We have a good foothold. Uh, we're got a great
reputation and, uh, especially there. Uh, I think it it went around town pretty quickly. We had, uh, Jim Belalushi in town on, uh, well, in town definitely on Monday and then around uh, South Jersey on Tuesday. Yeah. Before he had to go up to New York for stuff. uh
all that wonderful celebrity stuff. I think uh a couple people saw him on Good Morning America, other stuff that that next day. This was a relationship that we built and this like anything at a nothing goes quickly. Uh last April 23rd we met with his CEO Greg Steinberg for
the la for the first time. uh didn't realize at that point that they'd been interviewing trying to find a cultivator for a couple months and he came and met with us through a mutual acquaintance said why don't you meet with them just show them your place and uh got chance to meet the whole crew but Mike and Lou
where's Lou's over here Mike over here uh 7 weeks later you know 6 weeks later we had an agreement 7 weeks later we're starting to grow their genetics so we're their exclusive grower for Belushi's farm uh Blues Brothers Brand and Big Shar Holy Weat, which are all under
Valushi's farm. So, it's a big step up for us having a celebrity brand and it was a celebrity brand that kind of matched us, you know, was authentic to what we are. So, >> happy to bring that. We're uh you know, I'll be uh completely, you know, you know me, I tend to be very too
transparent sometimes. Uh we may actually uh we may actually turn a profit for the first time month after month this month. >> Hopefully. Hopefully. Okay. So, it'll be good. Uh but it's a it's uh a great uh
you know it's great opportunity for us for the town too to to have a celebrity like that in in our midst as we're his exclusive partner in New Jersey. So just a lot going on and I just it publicly I want to thank uh Jim Carella and
Belleview Winery uh you know they were absolutely amazing in this Basilaris we had lunch over there with Balushi and the whole crew you know Taste of Earth and just lots of just you know lots of good people around this town that helped us pull this off and everything and I'm
just going to say with all of this and where we're at and to all the town that supported us it takes a village. it did with this event. It does with lots of things and that's why that's why we're here at this day because it takes a village and uh Uni Borrow has been a
village for us and we do appreciate it. So if there's any questions from anyone, I'm happy to answer them. Otherwise, I'm going to let you get on with the meeting and do that. It's uh great to be here. I've been absent for a while, so my apologies, but also again happy holidays to everybody.
>> Congratulations. Okay. >> And thank you for coming to Buuna Barrow with your business. >> It was uh >> I'm sure all of us >> we had fun the other night and we was a long night. >> Thank you. >> Okay.
Have a couple items under on my report. Uh the first item I wanted to report was I did receive correspondence from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority. Um unfortunately in accordance with the recycling collection services for Buner
Burough the contract costs will increase by 3% uh reflecting the September 2025 CPIU rate in place of the October 20 2025 rate. So effective March 1st 2026 the
annual fee for recycling collection will be at $61,767.15. Um the trash collection that is also going up um effective February 1st, 2026 will be at $220,456,65 and then they have the pool charge at
$27.7. And this came from the president, uh Matt Dafo. Um, Bill and I will be meeting with them sometime before the end of the year to discuss again our recycling and our trash collection. As I
have mentioned last year, I really was eager to go to another system because the county gave me hopes that they were going to go to one truck stop pickup, which would have meant substantial savings. I know our neighbors of Franklin Township have it and uh they're
met with a lot of savings. And uh it's something again that can not get the trucks for this year, I was told. So it puts a further delay. So I'm going to be looking into that uh seeing how long the contract lasts, Mr. Solicitor, how much
time if we can go to uh another source to get this type of trash pickup to save our taxpayers money. Uh I wouldn't mind investigating or having you investigate that. and I could get back to this body and maybe open up the contract and if we
can and either renegotiate or go to another uh collector that could offer that service cuz I'm not just talking about little dollars here. I'm talking about some major dollars that we all can use as tax relief money. So, um I'm
going to let the council know this is one of my goals in 2026 to pursue. So, we may or may not uh have a change in this coming year, but I will work on that and and do my best to see that that
happens. Um secondly, I wanted to report on a meeting that uh our streets and road supervisor Bill Neman Ne had and I at the Atlantic County uh Northfield
um county office regarding the preconstruction meeting of Brewster Road. We attended that. Um, and the road that they're talking about in the section would be from Pl Farms right past Triton
Glass. That was all cut up with new gas lines uh a few years back. So, finally, they got everything finished with the gas company and now they're going to be uh going in there and doing their work. They said it would start on January 5th.
It would take about I guess 3 or 4 months of a process and working at that and they will repave that section of the road. Also the cost factors in there and I think it's estimated about $800,000 that this project's costing uh the
county to do. >> So that is uh just that portion for now. However, we did hold a meeting. The county uh head engineer Mr. De Mayo was kind enough to afford a meeting, a private meeting with myself, Mr. Nema,
and another engineer called his name is Joe Kino. The cino is from Landville. Uh he was related to it's it's funny how you meet people. Uh and Joe has been heavily involved with Brewster Road. He actually showed us a whole um slideshow,
correct, Bill? From Route 40 all the way past Wheat Road to Gardellas. So, they're very aware of some major potholes and poor areas for especially public safety. Uh, my disappointment
came because I got the letter from county executive last year, Dennis Levenson, that that road was going to be redone and in its entirety and they told me they didn't have the money in this coming year's budget. So after much persistence from myself and Bill, they
agreed that they would look at special funding from Route 40 to Pars Grove Road. So at this time we're waiting on the minutes and the notes from that meeting, but we're going to be pursuing especially that section is very very bad. And uh and I told them they're
going the ones that are going to be accountable if something happens tragically cuz they've been put on notice between Bill, myself, and and right now this is not acceptable. That road hasn't been repaved since 1982.
So I think it's time. And again, this is on the agenda, guys, for 2026 and ladies that we're going to be pursuing. Uh and we will stay on that. Lastly, I met today uh Councilwoman Andelure had
called me, I guess the other day. She got notice from our longtime director of the Spanish speakaking people's community center in Landisville that's been here some 53 years that the funding for that center was cut
by the department of children and families southern business office in Westford. So when Pat heard that news she called me immediately. She says we have to regroup and speak with Mrs. Munoz. Today we had a meeting here for a
hall with her an emergency meeting. She gave me data you know and data along with Pat and uh since it was the state I immediately contacted assembly Hutchinson's office his chief of staff
got back to me within an hour. Uh he was on a phone conversation with Mrs. Munoz. And the good news is I talked to the assemblyman about 45 minutes before tonight's meeting and that his office
and the state are on this tomorrow. Uh they're going to be coming down to meet with Mrs. bunos as soon as they can. And their goal is to restore the money and Pat and I have the various areas that
were cut to restore that money back so we could provide not only burough residents. This is Buun Vista Township ME members, anybody from Atlantic County. So this not only affects this office but affects an office in Atlantic City that they have.
So, layoff notices, Lydia had to put them out today. Uh, and services, I got to tell you, the lady's such there's another terrific special person, Lydia Munoz, for the record. She's done a lot for the community and the surrounding communities and that her age to keep
they brought her back. She had retired and now she's director again. And then this uh transpires and she's actually doing work and providing services out of her own goodness of her heart. She's not getting paid for it. So, she's very humbled and she I know she'd kill me.
She knew I said that tonight, but I'm going to say it anyway that there's a lot of good yet left in life in this in this state. So, uh Lydia, we are going I called her afterwards that we're fighting for this and I'm happy to say our legislators in the fourth district
are on this and I'll give council an update at its next meeting next year, early next year. So, that was sort of a surprise that that took us off guard. Um, other than that, that concludes my report.
So, at this time, uh, we're going to go to the public portion. Let me, um, each speaker will be allowed five minutes if they'd like to speak. So, I need a motion to open the public portion.
Motion, secondy, roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. At this time, anyone wishing to address the mayor and council, please step to the podium and state your name
and address for the record. >> Good evening. My name is Alex Dimatia. I'm new to the area, but not new to the state. Um, I have >> I have Ricky's garage under contract. I'm purchasing Ricky's garage. I'm sure
you guys are familiar. He's a he's a >> land. He called me today and told me to extract. >> So, I I just wanted to to show my face. I'm in the due diligence process currently with the project. Uh if all goes well, which it looks like it will,
uh January 16th, we'll make settlement. Uh when I say we, it's my wife Nancy and myself and my younger son, Tony. Um, I have an auto repair shop in Pennsylvania. Uh, I've had it for 43
years. Um, I have a little place in Ocean City and this is my drive. I come through Buuna. >> Wow. >> To get to Ocean City. So, uh, we were driving and uh, I saw Ricky's and I have an old garage myself in Pennsylvania was
built in 55 and Ricky's kind of reminds me of it. So, my plan is to continue the use. Uh, I talked to Valerie in zoning. Yes. >> And she explained about the non-conforming use, and that's similar to what I have in Pennsylvania. Uh, an
old gas station that's actually zoned residential, non-conforming use. It's been that way since 1955. >> So, I plan to continue the use at Ricky's. >> I don't plan to open it immediately. Um, as you guys are aware, it's two
separate buildings. Yes. Joined together. Um, currently he's operating out of the whole place. >> Ricky's tired. I I met him. He's tired. His son's tired. The place it shows. Um,
what I want to do is I want to go in there and I want to I want to clean the place up. Um, any any permits that I I need, I I'll I'll for sure come to the burrow. But I want to start by giving the place a facelift. I want to get rid of all the all the stuff out front, all
the stuff out back that's just been laying for years and years and years. I I want to spruce the place up and give it a facelift. >> Um, I'd like to continue the use of auto repairs and add a little bit more. Uh my son and I, we work on a little bit of
equipment, some small farm equipment, uh some small, you know, to mediumsiz trucks. Um and I plan to bring some stuff down to do the renovations. I want to bring a truck and trailer with a scissor lift so I can be inside and
clean and replace all the lighting, replace some lighting outside, uh check check the roof, just basic repairs. I I I don't even know the name of the side street. forgive me. But I plan to put a buffer along that side street, some greenery, some, you know,
emerald green or or green giant or vitamin along there. Clean up the clean up the place and um and just uh just keep it the way it's going. Um but I wanted to show my face. Um little towns,
you get some new activity, people call and say, "Hey, what's going on over there?" So, I just wanted to address the board and um see if you had any questions for me um that I that I could answer. >> I have a question. >> Yes, sir.
>> For the solicitor, though, should he be weary of closing and then reopening? And um is there something to do with zoning or continued use just on his behalf? I I think that if it's a
continued use, disclosing for renovations is not a discontinuation of that use. But I don't represent you. I would talk to your attorney. They will probably say the same thing. And I'm sure the board would say it as well. >> It's just something that popped into my head thinking that if you close it,
>> maybe then you got to jump through more hoops to reopen. So >> maybe ask those questions. >> I think that the intent is not to discontinue the use, it's just to to renovate. I talked to Valerie about that and there is a time period in Pennsylvania. It's a
year. If it's closed for a year and a day, you lose your use. >> Okay. >> Um but I I will solicit I will contact a New Jersey attorney just to be on the on the same page. >> Yeah. That was pretty sharp. So she gave me a time frame. >> Yeah. >> Yeah.
>> Um I I do plan to keep Ricky's Ricky's phone number. >> Okay. Um, and I and I'm going to talk to him gonna talk to him about keeping his name. >> Yeah. >> So, uh, he's a great he's a great guy. I met him a few times. It's kind of like
unorthodox. I I told the realtor, never met him, but I met Ricky before I met the realtor. >> Wow. But great great guy, great family. If he leaves anything, I'd like him to leave the dog. Him. >> Beautiful job. There you go.
>> I can't have enough. Anyway, I don't want to take any more time, but I appreciate your time. >> Welcome to piano. >> Thank you. Thank you. Looking forward to it. >> Sounds like you'll do well. >> Thank you. Thank you. There'll be a lot of activity, especially in the beginning.
>> Congratulations. >> Thank you very much. >> All right. Thank you, Alison. >> Thank you. Anyone else wishing to address the mayor and council? >> Okay, seeing none, I need a motion to close the public hearing. Motion Alvarez, second Barcelia. >> We'll call vote.
>> Janazi, >> yes. >> Alvarez, yes. >> Adams, >> yes. >> Barcelia, >> yes. >> Andura, >> yes. >> Okay. Next, we have I need a motion to introduce on pass on first reading ordinance number 779. This an ordinance and many ordinance number 761
the salary and wages ranges of m municipal officials and employees of burough bi for the year 2026 second Alvarez. >> We'll call vote. >> Gibnazi >> yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Adams. >> Yes. >> Barcelia. >> Yes. >> Andelo.
>> Yes. >> Next I have resolution number 217. This is a resolution authorizing execution of a shared service agreement with the Burough Buna Municipal Utilities Authority for sanitary sewer improvements and related road work to be
done. >> Motion andor second Alvarez roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Next I have resolution number 218-25.
This is a resolution between the Burough Buuna and the Burough of Buuna Municipal Utilities Authority for a $2 million project financing motion. Motion Barcel second Andalora >> and just a before we vote and you'll
have the detail in there as the public knows or should know that we're just coming off of a $3 million I bank project that has just about been completed as far as the improvements of the infrastructure in Manito section and
they're now moved to Lannisville on Summer Avenue >> East Summer. Yeah, east summer from uh Route 40 to Plymouth going towards Plymouth Road. So they're over there now >> and that encompassed that three million. So, I just want to everybody know out
there, this is now an additional 2 million that we're going to be receiving to do uh the rest of the side roads that are deteriorating and that are really collapsing due to a lot of, you know,
poor old sewer lines, I should say, and the compaction that was done back in the day wasn't that that good. So, we're really doing some major upgrades for a little town like this. I mean, people are commenting to me that they don't see that in some of the bigger towns. So,
kudos again to the MUA, to this governing body to support these efforts because and especially our engineering firm and uh you know, Joe and Mark Delasio and Associates, they've been the aggressor. They went after this money
and and they did it with vengeance and it paid off. And this is going to pay off. Uh separate than this will be uh some money that they're going to be receiving from the BBMUA, but that's on their own for their water tower improvements. Correct, Joe? So, I don't
want to that's separate from us, so we will not be involved in that. But this is all dealing with the roads. Yep. >> Okay. Any questions on this one? Hearing none. Roll call vote in this resolution. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
>> Yes. Next we come to the consent agenda. Items of business which are not controversial are put on this. A motion approving the consent agenda is moved, second, and voted upon one item at a time by the burough council. If any
discussion is requested, then it's removed from this and put on regular agenda. So I have the following resolutions. Resolution number 219-25. This is a resolution of the Burough Buuna County of Atlantic confirming the sale of a 12 by 210 alleyway block 191
lots 1 2 and four to the Minnola Methodist Church. Next, I have resolution number 220-25. This is a resolution appointing Chief Matt to fill the remaining term of the emergency management coordinator.
Next, I have resolution number 221-25, a resolution authorizing the tax collector to refund an overpayment for block 175, lot 3 to Pro Cap and LLC in the amount of $1,55.
Next, I have resolution 2225, a resolution authorizing tax collector to refund an overp payment for block 199 lot 7 to Pro Cap LLC in the amount of $1,15467.
Next, I have resolution number 223-25, a a resolution authorizing the adoption of the controlled substance and alcohol use and testing policies for the Burough Buna pursuant to US regulations and the
drug alcohol testing policy for non DOT safety sensitive employees. Lastly, resolution number 224-25, a resolution to amend transfer appropriation balance transfers. Bills paid as listed. Clerk's report
minutes of the meeting of November 24th, 2025. >> Motion Adams. >> Second. Alvarez. >> Roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Next, we'll go to solicit report. Mr.
Mayor, just a brief update on the solar project. As you know, uh, Mr. Minsky has been negotiating solar uh, not only for the redevelopment agreement, but also for the land lease. Um, we've come up to a couple glitches
in that, uh, there's some additional lots that they're they wish to include in the u the ground lease. Unfortunately, we don't own those lots, so we're working on that now. Um, and um
there's some other issues that we have to deal with. One of the main issues and which I'm I'm going to be handling again is the uh for whatever reason uh block 120 lot 5 and six, which is our landfill, was part of our open space um
inventory with the state. Um, I think we can make a good case that it's not proper for it to be part of the open space. Uh, so I'm going to make a petition to the uh D to have that removed um because we have to do that
anyway uh in order to move forward with the um with the ground lease. So, those are the two real items that we have to be dealing with with the landfill. And I think we're going to be uh successful on both. Uh it's just a matter of um trying
to get people in line and the problem with the Brasi is going to be you're dealing with the D. So we're going to do that as quickly as we can. I know um Senator Selta said he would help us. Uh I know he's also has some personal
issues, but I think he'll come through it again anyway. So >> that's a good update. Again, >> talked to Mr. Valinski and uh we're being very hopeful that this will, you know, proceed ahead and get through these areas that need to be addressed.
But good job with that, Rick. Thank you. Anything else? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Next, we go to the engineers report. Mr. Monac, >> thank you, Mayor. Um, all of a sudden it's December, so our office has
prepared a a year-end summary basically. And I'd like to read some highlights into the record if I may. >> Yes, you may. Um this year we assisted Burrow in 11 planning board reviews,
four capital projects, four grant and loan initiatives totaling approximately 3.2 million. And um to round the year out, we also
assisted the burrow in providing the engineering and construction management for the final paving of Buuna Drive in Metal Estates. Um lastly, we have enjoyed serving the burrow of Yuna this past year and look
forward to continuing to provide the highest quality services at the greatest value of Burough. Thank you. Je alls I have to say is A+ to your uh engineering firm and Mr. Delasio um
>> been in government over 30 years. The numbers you that he just read off and the initiatives that were achieved and are being achieved are historical since 1949. Um and and again through this engineer's
firm and and Joe's hard work and Mark and again with the cooperation of our BBMUA, our chairman's here tonight and one of our other members are here tonight. We've been working in unison for two years and everything because we
all have the same engineering group is falling into place and this would what it shows when you work cooperatively with the different levels of government what can what can happen here. So again
uh please give Mr. Delasio um you know are uh our grade and uh again we're going to continue forward and move this town as as best we can for the betterment of the residents here. >> So again thank you. >> Yeah. Thank you. Thank you Dave.
>> Any questions from the council to Mr. >> Monach? This is an amazing thing. I mean >> it's not coming out of our pockets. We've um >> we're taking care of a lot of things. uh MUA, um our leaders here,
um our engineers and all the hard work that's being done up here, it's paying off and it's it's an it's amazing projects that are not going to hurt our residents, >> right? >> Thank you, George. >> Yeah. And you know, you brought up one thing and I forgot that under my report
tonight. Buuna Drive. You know, that's almost two years, but we finally got Buun Drive paid for those residents. Awesome. >> I'll tell you what, that was a struggle. Uh between Mr. Tanetta, Mr. Malinsky,
uh Mr. Monac, I mean, Mr. Nema, this this thing went on for those residents for almost 13 14 years. And when I saw that road paved a couple weeks ago, I said, "Thank God that before this winter sets in, here we had that storm
yesterday, right, the other day, that you know, Bill was able to go down there with his tractor and clear that roadway because if if you didn't have that repaired, that that road was really terrible, was going to do some damage. So again, I want to report that publicly
that that road is now completed. Uh Joe did out his final inspections. bill went out and made some observations and reported it back. So that should be in closeout, correct, Joe? By the end of the year, that project. So the only thing for the public's knowledge, the
lights will come next. >> Street lights >> Joe. >> The the street lights are next. >> Fencing. >> Fencing. There was one more. Four items. >> Where's the fencing >> and trees? >> Where's the fencing down? split rail just behind the
>> I think it's on the south side of the entire property between the farm field and >> in the back. Yeah, >> towards the back. >> So Joe, are are they informing you as to the timeline with that? I mean, I'm glad the road's done right. I know winter's setting in. So I'm assuming the spring
if I get asked a question like for the lights because I know I want to get that's the next one they're going to ask me. >> Yeah. So they haven't provided a schedule as yet. >> They have not. >> We can request that. >> Okay. Watch yet. Request that. So maybe to start the new year off, if some of the residents down there ask me, mayor
when their lights are coming in, I I could let them know. But again, thank you for your hard work there. >> Thank you. >> Okay, next we'll go to committee reports, planning, zoning, inspections. Councilman Janati, >> I have nothing to report. >> Okay, thank you. Next, we'll go on to
finance, uh tax collector, and assessor. Chairman Alvarez. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. So, we're closing out our budget year. um making our last few transfers and already talking about a game plan for next year's budget. Okay.
>> And how we're going to keep good control of all departments and being able to report out to all the council on what's going on monthly. Um including our department leads where
they stand on their budgets um where they're expected, where they're at. >> Okay. and how we make make it up throughout the year and and make it a really smooth something new but >> I got a a vision on it and I think it's going to work out pretty good.
>> Very good. >> That's all right. >> Thank you, George. Next, we'll go to public safety and street lights. Council President Adams. >> Uh for the fire department, we had uh four calls for service this month and to date we have 182 calls for
service. So, the fire department has been active and they want to announce that they'll be escorting Santa Claus around uh the burrow minis neighborhoods on Friday, December 19th. That's this coming Friday
at 5:00 p.m. Please come out when you hear the sirens and give Santa a wave to kick off your holiday season. Following Santa's escort, he will return to Buunboroough Fire Department around 7:30 p.m. for hot cocoa. All are welcome
to come warm up and visit with Santa. So, things are happening with the fire department. Under public under EMS, they've been busier. They had a total uh for November
of 85 calls for service, 68 in the burrow. Uh and then they backed up for six calls in Buunav Vista Township, 10 calls in Vinland. So that's how busy Vinland is. They're calling us in for backup. And we actually went out to
Milvo for one call for assistance. Um so um EMS has been busy and the busiest has been the police department. That's not good, but it's fact.
754 calls for service for the month of November, 265 motor vehicle stops, 230 tickets issued, 18 criminal arrests, one dispute.
Oh, I'm sorry. One DWI arrest. And that DWI, was that at the parade? >> No, it wasn't. That was We'll get that in December's report. >> Okay. More to come on that. Disputes, eight disputes, 12 motor vehicle
crashes, nine well-being checks, 153 business checks. So, sir, we come around, the police department comes around after hours and checks your doors, make sure they're locked, uh, drives around. So, if you see them, you're not targeted for anything.
They're just they're just doing their job and checking on businesses. So that's that's part of their service. Um, seven animal complaints, 71 medical assist, 12 domestic calls, two assaults,
and 26 burglar fire alarms. And officer of the month is our K9 officer. I believe it is officer Greg Hikman, uh, badge number 1165 and K9 Seder.
Officer Hikman is currently assigned to the patrol division as a shift leader and as a member of the department's K-9 unit with his partner Seder. Hock had a very productive month in November and utilize Seder several times in order to seize narcotics during motor vehicle
stops. He also conducted 34 motor vehicle stops, issued 44 tickets, made four criminal arrest, the one drunk driving arrest, and handled nine investigations. So, please pass on our congratulations to Officer Howlet. Thank you.
>> And uh I do not have animal was going to say something. >> Oh, I'm sorry. I'll >> No, I just said I I don't have an animal control report. So, >> yeah, I actually have a couple things I wanted to touch on. Um last Saturday we did our shop with a cop. Um we had 12
children from the burrow that were recommended to us from elementary. Um, we took them shopping at um, Walmart in Williamstown. Uh, I want to publicly thank a couple businesses in the burrow that donated over $1,500 to us. Uh, Leeway Electrical, Uncle Ricky's, Buuna Liquors, Joe and Frank Medio, and All
Cars and Trucks LLC. Overall, we raised about $15,000 and we took almost 70 kids shopping last Saturday. >> So, thank those businesses in the burrow that donated. Um, and um, you know, we really had a good time with those families. >> You know how happy those kids are. Yeah,
very um the second thing was uh last night I was alerted um around 7:00 that we had almost 200 residents out of electricity. Um so I immediately called u Doug uh we formulated a plan to open up a warming center in the burrow for families that were experiencing no heat.
Um got together with uh uh Councilwoman Andalora uh Bill Maryanne uh the fire chief. Uh it was a seamless uh transition to get the community center open and we were able to uh get that open for any residents like I said that needed uh needed to get warm. Um we al
also contacted Lan County OEM and we were able to get in contact with ACE. They immediately sent us a truck. They originally told us that electricity wasn't going to be back on in the bur till 11:00 tonight and we were able to get that done by 11:00 last night. So um with our efforts uh we were able to do
that for the records. >> Dan was a great job. It was his uh first call to duty as our >> our fill in for OEM. >> You are now. >> That was Listen, Chief, that was a test,
so you passed. Um and that's it. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you, Doug. Next, we go to recreation. Counciloman Barcelona. >> Uh they um the report uh for my report, they had their parade last weekend. Can I turn that over to you cuz I
>> Sure. The executive board is here. If you guys could stand up, our president, our vice president, and our secretary, Denise, Christina, and Carly, they did them. They and their crew, I should say, their elves. Um, it was a it was a great
it was a great local parade. Went from uh Clearary School uh down here to the Burrow Hall. The hit was the snow machine. Um, that was that was great. The wind was blowing perfect. It was taking snowflakes right onto the right
onto the Christmas tree. So, thank you ladies and thank you to your group. There's one of the elves sitting right there. >> Where's the elf? >> Right there. Christine, your mom. >> She was she was one of the helping elves.
>> Um, so it was there was a what a couple hundred people. >> At least a couple hundred people. We did it differently. We closed the parking lot off. Uh the whole room was um turned into Santa's workshop. The kids came in, sat on Santa's lap, pictures were taken.
They had a uh basket for Santa's uh uh Christmas list or >> letters. >> Letters. Yeah. I haven't wrote one for a while. So, um >> you got coal. >> Yes. >> Actually, Cole's pretty expensive now.
>> Oh, yeah. >> So, it was it was a great it was a great parade. A lot of participants. They gave away um >> they gave away how many trophies? Three. >> Yeah. First, second, and third place for different different themes, was it? How did that work? >> First, second, third.
>> First, second, and third. >> Bill donated the trophies. >> Thank you, Bill, for the trophies. So, it was a nice it was a nice event. >> Uh next, we have um we're meeting tomorrow at 12:00 >> uh for congressional spending. We're
taking a second attempt at that. Uh we were passed over last year. We're going for it for the lighting in the park. So, we're hoping to move forward with additional funding. >> Yes, this is um as you know, we got a 100,000 from the state this past year to
upgrade our light fixtures in the park for softball and baseball. Um, prior to me coming back, I know there was an application that was made through Congressman Van Drew's office regarding
um, some federal funding to fund that project, which it was turned in late or whatever. It got rated in a late position. So, we're going Marina and I are going to go on live tomorrow through Senator Kim's office. Now, he's our
state senator. So they're encouraging us to apply. They wanted municipal representatives to uh do the justification. So tomorrow we're going to hopefully start that process. And our goal is to illuminate Molini Field from
the front all the way back to the girls softball field uh to you know put modern-day lights. The efficiency is going to be much better and uh safety public safety. these polls that are like some of them are like the leaning tower
of Pisa. I mean it's it's scary. >> So we're going to be aggressive with that again in 2026. And this is a start that we're going to start tomorrow. >> Anything else? >> That's all I have. >> Okay. Thank you. Next we'll go to buildings, grounds, and improvements.
Councilwoman Andelure. >> Mayor, I just have a few things. Um naturally with the winter setting in, we had a few problems. uh the burrow hall. Uh we had to have the contractor come in and check check the heating system out
which is uh it was part of it was upgraded last year but we still we really need a whole whole new system. It's been here since the building was here. Um and also so they're they're getting back to us. Uh we needed seals
for the u heating part. Uh, also at the firehouse, we have three boilers from 1985 since the firehouse was built. Only one was working. And, uh, we needed heat in the floors for the trucks. The the,
um, I believe we need a circulation pump to pump the water into the system under the floors. And, uh, we're waiting for an estimate for that. And with all these old buildings, we really have to think ahead and um try to work on maybe
getting capital improvement funding or doing something to upgrade. >> Mhm. >> And just to comment on that, councilwoman, I think we discussed this that in particular that fire building the ina on on in the weed road even at
Spuna Burrow. >> Uh that system also is very very old. Yep. >> And we spoke I spoke with Bill >> and this will be uh Councilman Alvarez a request that's going to be put in for capital to definitely replace those
those units because >> they're old. >> You know, they're they're old. Uh you know, we could be spending money and all. >> And I think it's high time now that we we look into this, we get some estimates. >> Yeah. >> Uh some good numbers. And the good news with that capital is that's not all
money we have to go out and borrow because we do just for the public's knowledge have a portion of money when Matollah Fire Company and Landisol were dissolved came back to our budget when
we formed the fire company and we can use parts of that money to relieve taxation. we can use parts of that money to help with stuff like this where these things these parts get older. Uh there's multiple ways that we can finance this
thing. So it's not like a total debt to go out at 100%. George is what I'm saying. We could sit down the finance committee Pat us the numbers >> and this is something Yeah. that we'll look at moving into 2026. But I agree with you. >> Uh you know we really you know
>> nothing was done. >> Yeah. I mean, for years some of it was let go and now we have to pick up that ball, but that's fine. Thank God we have some of that funding and when George, you know, calls for the finance committee meetings, we can we can project that into next year. >> Mhm.
>> So, you won't get multiple quotes. >> Yeah, she's going to get multiple quotes. >> She's working on that now. >> Good work. >> Anything else, B? That's it. >> Okay. Um, before we go on, um, are we looking at what we have here >> in the Burough Hall? >> Oh, yeah. Yeah, she has.
>> We have to do that. >> Besides notes on that, too. >> Yes. >> Like to bring up. >> Sure. >> Saturday night, I went to Alos. >> Oh, yeah. I was there, too. Yes. >> His >> uh I I don't even know what to call it.
I guess Christmas >> wonderland. >> His Wonderland that he has over there next to St. Michael. >> Calls for claws is the tentacle. >> All free to the public. All it is is donations >> from anybody that comes in goes to
underprivileged kids. He could take one. It doesn't take one dime. >> And it's amazing the setup that he has in that place. It's like the town >> is like unbelievable to have something like that that Mr. Al does for this town. >> Yeah. Yeah. He's right. He and his
family. Yeah. They work all year around with that. And they're also doing some other uh like Halloween time. not like this, but they do things and the councilman's correct. All that goes to underprivileged kids and families. So, they get that money, whatever they
raise, and they give back to to the needy. And isn't that what life's all about? >> I mean, if you could help people in need, especially children, >> to make their holiday a little bit richer, >> you know, this is what's great about this little small town versus big towns.
just to let you know that we do these type of things and it's just amazing. But yeah, thanks for coming on that. So, we'll go to unfinished business now. I have a couple items. Uh the first one is I want to read to council a letter I received today or a note from the family
of Joseph Salvatore Rosuto who was our electrical inspector that passed away. Um and it just says to the council, "Thank you for your gift of flowers and remembrance of Joe. He spoke very fondly of the burough of Buuna and all the
employees. I am sure uh he will be missed by many Andrea and that was from his wife. Uh so I got that in today. I just want to put that for the record of correspondence. Next um I want to read a letter of resignation to the mayor and
council. Please accept this uh letter of resignation as a Buunar land use board member. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve. Sincerely, Jennifer Ruofy. So, I need a motion to accept. Motion Adams. >> Second. >> Second. Barceloya. >> Roll call vote.
>> Yes. >> Yes. >> Adams. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Nicole. So, I'll give you Bill keep pieces of correspondence to put back in. Any other unfinished business to come before mayor council? >> Just so much stuff is going on in this
little town. And I mean all these leaders that are out here, departments, um, residents and things that are going on in this town and like that site that we have next to the church for the folks
like it almost seems like a dream, right? Because you say, "Holy moly, all this is happening in this little what's seven square mile >> Yeah. that's full of farms and and we have all these residents that are so involved. Haven't seen this place filled
up like this consistently >> for years and everybody's got their hands in there, >> including like our solicitor as well. And um Bill, your department did a nice job out there. >> I was riding around. I go, "Hey, nice."
So, thank you. I know you do a lot for us, but end of the year, just want to say thank you because we all talk about it, right? Oh, yeah. >> We're always the mayor is always bringing it up as well. >> Yeah. So, >> that's it.
>> Okay. New business, Buuna Regional High School Superintendent Search Community Input Session. Um, I know we had some correspondents on that. I believe >> I can I can >> you want to come on that counselor? help you out on that one.
>> I was contacted by the president of the school board. She asked if we could put it on our website and several other places. So, I worked with Nicole and Maryanne. We put it we added it to our calendar and um what they're doing is
getting the employees all the teachers input at at one point in time and now they're getting the public's input on what the public would like to see in a superintendent. Uh right now our
superintendent is uh done and I understand that there's a a substitute superintendent right now and they're working with uh the school board's association to put this um search on. So if anybody's interested in it, it is on
the uh what was it? The 19th. >> No 18th, right? >> It's on the 18th. >> I think it's the 18th. >> It's on the 18th in the afternoon. Uh but you could go to our burrow calendar. It's on there if you want to attend and listen and talk or you know comment that
this is the time for the public to do it. >> Very good. >> Is that right here though? >> Excuse me. >> Is that in here? >> No, it's at one of the schools. I don't know if high school or or Clearary, >> but it's on it's on our website. >> 6:30. >> Say it louder.
>> 10 a.m. >> Oh, 10 a.m. and 6:30. >> At Regional High School, right? >> Yeah. Library. >> Library. Okay. Any other new business from from council? >> Okay. Seeing none. Yeah. Uh on behalf of
mayor and council, we wish you a very merry Christmas and happy new year. >> And congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. Congratulations on our new business owner coming in. I think you'll like this community. You may even have to consider coming from Ocean City maybe and relocating a unit.
>> So, yeah, we'll find you a house. Uh, >> I just have to get off Route 40. >> Okay. Well, we'll get you off Route 40. >> Time for the view. It's just been on route. I got I got to drive around. >> Okay. Yeah. And again, before we leave with Quinn broadcasting, uh, this has been a full year now we've been with my
cousin Jim Quinn. Um, and his employees here like to thank both of them tonight for attending and covering our meetings once a month. Um, yeah, Jim's my cousin through my father-in-law, Harry Curley. And um he he he's a special good guy. He
he really is a people person. I watch channel 22 all the time. He has everybody and anybody on there that you know again contributes and he he he just likes to be involved with people. And this year we were fortunate enough again
I want to mention those four sponsors. Allen Associates who covers our insuranceances have sponsored these meetings. uh John Fandino who owns Global Concrete, he was generous enough to be one of our sponsors. Bla1
Manzone from Mazone uh Investments also sponsored these meetings this year and Newfield Bank of PD Capole, my lifelong friend that I'm at the high school with. Uh he was generous enough to sponsor
these uh meetings. So, moving into um 2026, I spoke to Jim. If we could get a couple more sponsors, we probably could have even more than one meeting. He may do some special uh things that we want to come in with. Um even like the
Christmas parade, for example, or anything. If we could get a couple more sponsors on board, he can offer more um you know, programs. This is on Facebook. It's now on our Buun website. correct that council was very involved with that
and it's on I think YouTube so it's just not channel 22 if you like to see this meeting and it's entirely they're covering it in those different avenues. So again thank you to Quinn Broadcasting for supporting us this year and they will be at the next reorganization
meeting. That's our next meeting. I can't believe this year went by so fast. January 5th, 2025 at 6 PM we will be reorganizing uh business for 2026. >> Finish. >> So here we go.
Okay. Motion to adjurnn. >> Motion. >> Motion Barcela. >> Second. >> Second. Andor. All those in favor say I. >> I. Journ. Thank you everyone. >> Thank you. >> Merry Christmas everybody. >> Merry Christmas. >> Thank you.
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