Please rise for the flag salute. 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. Roll call of attendance >> here. >> Alvarez >> here. >> Okay. Um, Councilman President Adams will be out. So will Councilwoman A Delore Councilman Alvarez should be arriving soon. This meeting is being
held on October 27th, 2025 and being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Copies 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 Burough Hall and at the website on buunboro.gov. Okay. Under my report, I have several items along with the um buildings and grounds report and I will also be given a public safety report. So, those will
be done under my report tonight. First of all, I'd like to uh thank Quinn Broadcast again for televising this meeting. Council meetings are being televised once per month and the following broadcasters make this possible. Allen
Associates, Newfield National Bank, Blaze Manzone of National One Mortgage, and John Frenino of Global Concrete Incorporated. They can be viewed on channel 22 starting tonight and at various times until the next meeting,
also on YouTube and on Facebook through Quinn Broadcasting. Some good news under this. We're going to be getting another sponsor next month. Myself along with owner Jim Quinn of Quinn Broadcasting met with David Abundo,
the owner of the Buuna Connection Brewery on Wheat Road. It was agreed upon through Mr. Quinn and Mr. Abundo that they will start also being a co-sponsor for the council meetings beginning next month in November. And
also Mr. Bundo will be um entertaining six various tapings from November to April at the brewery. So, uh he has gone over and beyond now to get his place on
the map recognition as he saw all the viewers that Jim showed him and how much exposure it will have. He's doing okay right now with his new business, but the more we get the word out and what he has to offer in there, it's unbelievable. Uh
I've been in that place a couple times, that site, he has a variety of things that they're offering. Um and once the word gets out, I know he's even going to be busier. So, we're going to welcome a new sponsor with ours u starting next
month. Tonight item of my report, I'd like to report on West Avenue infrastructure project along with the BBMUA as our partner. It's going extremely well as of now. No major issues and the pacing on
they're on schedule with a December um work finish date to be completed. As of today, they were approaching the intersection of West Avenue and Arctic Avenue. Lastly, South State crew paved the
center of the road from West and Wheat Road all the way to Jonas Avenue. So, where they cut out the middle portion starting beginning of October, that is now been paved and is going to be let settled as I mentioned in other uh meetings. This project should be
finished and completed in December and then they're going to move in January to the Lannisville section from Summer Avenue to Plymouth Road. So, it's going very well. I've been out there a number of times. Also, Mr. Marinacis on our BBMUA has been out there along with
myself and the work crew from South State, I have to say, are doing an excellent job at this point. So, we hope that we'll continue and we'll get that done. Okay. As far as personnel, which is under my department, uh tonight, council
will be u asking to pass a resolution hiring a part-time streets and roads laborer. After discussion with roads chairman Dphano and road supervisor Bill Neah, we decided to hire this person starting in November and they will
assist in fall leaf collection and also will assist the road department in winter uh snow removal. This person comes with the CDL fully certified and the guy we're going to get Mr. Ferrero
worked for the road department under Mr. Nimah for a number of years and then left and went to the Park View Housing Authority where he retired last year. So, we're getting a great worker uh back part-time, but he'll probably feel like
full-time, Bill, because that's how much energy he has, right? And work ethic. Uh he's a great guy. So, he'll be starting with the road department um the first week of November. Under the inspections department, I met
with Councilman Jividansi and we do we will have a couple vacancies temporarily in that department. He and I discussed along with Council President Adams, we want to interview someone um this coming Wednesday for the part-time position.
Mr. Sara, who is our uh enforcement code official, will be going out on a medical November 7th and will be out until the first of the year. So, we're going to have to fill that void. And also, Mr. John Keenan, our zoning officer for almost 25 years, is going to be
retiring. His projected date of retirement will be November 30th. So, we're going to have to get a fill in for a month there. So, we do have a gentleman that we're interviewing on Wednesday morning that we hopefully will take the position and uh we'll be
probably having a special meeting. I went over with Maryanne, our administrator today on November the 3rd, a short meeting like at 5:00. I spoke with the councilman Alvarez regarding any add-on he would want at that special
meeting for any budget transfers. So, anything Nicole that would come up because we don't meet until November 11th after tonight, but we will have a a special meeting to definitely hire uh a temporary replacement in that department.
Lastly, under my report, the Buuna Drive repavement uh project is still pressing and the solar energy project for the landfill and the commerce center is still being worked on. Hopefully by next meeting I'll have some um updates on
those two areas. Okay. Buildings and grounds right now uh in Burough Hall the daily cleaning is being done. We have a part-time person Mr. Petrillo along with Tom that assist in that area. Grasses
the grass is being cut. Uh uh the sign got repaired today and uh I gave the order to build to turn on the heat Friday. I was getting a lot of pressure. I I said I would wait hold out to the 1st of November, but those temperatures
have been going down and uh I said turn on the heat. Um buildings and grounds also uh the EMS, fire department, historical society, the boulevard, all that was uh taken care of on the grounds. All the fire extinguishers and
cooking hoods were tested and waiting paperwork for the results and saw for the uh has been ordered for the sidewalks on the buildings. So that concludes the uh buildings and grounds report under the public safety director and council president the uh fire
department on Tuesday. Um, see, let me just give the report from the chief and secretary Kate Smith. Okay, here it is. Total calls uh for the year have been up to
159 now. Total cost for this month of October fire alarm activations nine co alarm activation one cover assignment one building fire one interior fumes one
and MBA one report was given to that uh some general reminders from the chief as the cold weather moves in and our heating systems start to kick on please check your smoke and CO detectors the fire department continues to respond to
forest alarm calls that result in smoke or CO detectors needing to be replaced. So, please spread the word to get those replaced. If you need help replacing a smoke or CO detector in your home, please do not hesitate to reach out to
our local fire department. Number two, the Buuner Burough ordinance. Homes must have numbers identifying residents on homes and the street at the site of the mailbox. This is very, very important. I put that in the newsletter. I sent out
in August because when that fire company gets called and dispatched, they have to know where they're going to. And if you don't have an identification on your home, it could become very confusing and it's going to time is of an essence. So, please, if you know anyone that do not
have their house numbers on there or their mailbox, uh please let them know. Uh failure to do so lead leads into again prolonged times. And uh if the numbers are properly displayed, it's all good. Number three, the office of the
Buuner Fire Department is open on Mondays 3 to 8 and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in joining the department or like to speak to a firefighter for more information, please stop by on Monday evenings at 7:00. And I have to say this fire
department under uh Chief Barbaga, excellent job. They're getting more and more firefighters enlisting to uh be a volunteer and fight the fires in Buuner. Um again, within a short period of time, a little over a year and a half, we're
doing some great great things here in that area. So, uh from the time when I first took office, we were reaching out to our neighbors for help because we didn't have it the fire department. I now am proudly reading the report from the chief and that Buuner Burough is
well and alive under our fire department. Uh they had a roast beef sale this weekend. It was uh attended the attendance was out outstanding. The sandwiches were good and again that's a special activities fund the burough
council allowed them to have on their own to buy some special things that they like to on their own. So we control their budget. We have line owners for that. But this activity account lets them do some extra special things. I got to tell you, it did my heart well when I
went out there and saw all the back pack cars and all the people supporting that department. You know, it's it's really and I know I could speak for the whole council. Uh really proud and happy to have to that to have that here. Um I
really didn't get anything from the EMS. I know they they send that via uh the internet or whatever to to the chief, I mean to the public safety director. I don't have anything on that. Um I can speak for the police. Again, I don't
have his report tonight. >> Do you have a chief? That would be great. And I just want to again commend the chief and the department. We've had some uh issues with um speeding on various roadways. And I called the chief
a couple weeks ago and I got to tell you it's those areas are slowing the people are slowing down. They're getting written tickets because they are breaking the law and I want to commend you chief and your department go back and tell your guys a job well done and
and continue to do the good job they're that they're doing. Um so I'm going to let you read the director's report if you don't mind. Chief. >> Yes. Uh so in the month of September we had 771 calls for service in the burrow, 11 11 arrests, 13 motor vehices, two
arrests, 278 motor vehicle stops, 279 tickets as far far as car uh calls go. We had three burglaries, six domestic incidents, um, and
uh, where 24 burglar fire alarms, 187 business checks, and 68 medical assists. Uh, like the mayor said, uh, there was some issues with speeding in the burrow, specifically on Weimoth Road. Um, our newly formed traffic safety unit has addressed those issues.
Uh they were out there as as late as early this afternoon uh stopping cars for speeding. Um I've also worked with Bill on getting um some uh speed limit signs put up on summer uh between uh central and Brewster. There's no speed
limit signs. Um it is a 35 along there. People don't see the signs, so they think they can go 50 55. We're stopping them and they're they are disputing the fact that there's no speed limit signs. So, they're coming out this this week to get those put up. Um, I also met with um
the uh guidance counselor at Clearary Elementary this week. Uh we're doing our holiday with a hero again this year where we take approximately 15 kids from the burrow that are in need of of a good holiday out shopping. Um and we're going to be doing that in December. So, I'm looking for the guidance counselor to
identify about 15 kids from the burrow that we can take and make a special holiday for them. Very good. Chief, >> great great news. And just to uh finalize some of the u stop signs and and Bill, who's our streets and road
supervisor, you want to comment on the Grove Road? Uh >> uh signs on Central and Grove >> and the signs on Brewster and Grove. Uh the county is going out for assessment
for four-way stop signs. Uh this information will be reviewed with the existing signs and they'll be getting back to us shortly with what they plan to do with that. And as the chief said,
uh speed limit signs on Summer Road from Central to Brewster. The county is going to be there reviewing this week and signs that it'll all be done within a week. >> Great, Bill. >> So Bill, follow up on on that end. And here again, they're county roads, so
it's no expense to our taxpayers locally here. It's through the county and the services there. But again, we're on to this. Um, there have been complaints, registered, citizens complaining, and again, I think it's our job up here to
respond, and we have the personnel that that have responded to this. So, I appreciate both your efforts with that. Um, that concludes my report. They already started on forest and Brewster. >> Okay. >> Cuz they got the um >> all the markings
>> the markings that count the vehicles and they already did that. They already have it out. >> So yeah, as I said that that's great news and we just have to be on them to make sure now George that they >> just finish up. >> Yeah. >> So okay. Um public portion of the
meeting. Anyone wishing to address the mayor and council have five minute per speaker. Please re uh refer to the following statement. So I need a motion to open the public hearing. >> Motion uh Baroya second. Alvarez. >> Roll call vote.
>> Yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. At this time, anyone wishing to address the mayor and council, please come up and state your name for the record. my own challenge to see um and not mentioning that but I'm going to tell
you it's nice you know you didn't put up with that you need a new signs for very reasonable amount of money and he's worth every penny that you pay the penny that you pay so
>> can you reference that I heard her. >> Thanks, John. >> Yeah, we're going to have that going. >> She definitely does a lot. >> Yeah. Thank you. Anyone else? >> Okay. Seeing none in the motion to close
the public hearing for second. Alvarez roll call vote. >> Yes. Did you see him? >> At this time, we have ordinance number 77, an ordinance amending ordinance number
624 as amended, chapter 218, article 1, section 218-18, the code of the bun burough entitled vehicles and traffic stop sign intersections. >> Motion. >> Motion Alvarez. >> Second. >> Second. Baruya. Roll call vote.
>> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Okay, we're in a discussion period to council. Anyone have any questions regarding this or any comments? Anyone from the public wishing to address council on ordinance number 777?
Seeing none, I need a motion to close. >> Motion. >> Motion. Barceloy. >> Second. >> Second. Alvarez. Roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Next, I need motion to adopt number 777.
>> Motion. >> Motion. Barcelia >> second. >> Second. Alvarez. Roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Next we have ordinance number 778. This an ordinance of the Burbuna County of
Atlantic amending chapter 202 article three of the code of the Buroughbuna regarding hours of operation quarterly remented schedule filing requirements for cannabis taxes host community agreement fees and adding renewal and
revocation process. >> Motion >> motion Alvarez >> second. >> Second Barcelia. >> Roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Alvarez. >> Yes. Yes. >> Any discussion amongst the council regarding ordinance number 778?
>> Any uh discussion or comments from the public regarding 778? Seeing none, I need a motion to close the public hearing. >> Motion. >> Motion bar. >> Second. >> Second. >> Alvarez. Roll call.
>> Roll call vote today. >> Roll call vote. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Next, we have an adoption 778. Do I have a motion? >> Motion. >> Motion. Barcelia. >> Second.
>> Second to Stephan. >> There we go. >> All right. >> Okay. Roll call vote. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Next, we have the consent agenda. This is an agenda items of business that are not controversial and do not require
individual discussion. A motion approving the consent agenda is moved and a second to vote upon one item at a time by the burough council. If any discussion is requested on the consent agenda item, it is removed from the consent agenda to the regular agenda. So
I have the following resolutions. Resolution number 200-25. This is a resolution of the Burough Buuna authorizing the burough engineer to apply for FY2026 NJDCA legislative grant for lighting upgrades
in Berno Molini Park. Second resolution is resolution number 2011-25. This is a resolution of the Burbuna awarding a contract to Arowak Paving Company Incorporated for the fiscal year 2024 NJ dot municipal aid program
reconstruction of East Summer Road. Next, we have resolution number 202-25. This is a resolution authorizing the temporary road closure of a portion of Central Avenue and Wayoth Road to through traffic on October 24th, 2025
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in connection with the Buuna Regional High School homecoming parade. Next, we have resolution 203-25. This is a resolution adopting the Burough Buuna's personnel policies and procedures and employee handbook. Next,
we have resolution 204-25. This a resolution appointing Austo Ferrero as part-time streets and roads labor to in the Burough Buuna road department. And lastly in resolutions we have resolution 205-25.
It's a resolution that Burough Buuna requesting Atlantic County to conduct a speed study on Weaimoth Road from Buunabista Avenue to the Atlantic County line. Next we have bills paid as listed clerk's report minutes of the meeting of
October 14th 2025 >> motion baroya >> second jveni all call >> yes >> yes >> yes >> yes
>> okay we're now at the committee report section of burough council we have planning zoning and inspections councilman jivveni >> a couple things we have Uh, I've been having ongoing problems with 108 Univa Vista Avenue. Uh, Jimmy Sorrow met with
the property owner and working on getting the property cleaned up. Notice was also sent to the tenant. So hopefully we get this all straightened out. There's nothing but trouble. Um, the zoning officer with the chickens
on residential lot 103 Marlin Avenue certificate for nonconforming use was approved by the land use board on September 23rd, 2025. Um, we have construction on 115 East
Arctic Avenue as was an unfit property being held on October 14th, 2025. property owner secured a demolition company and structure to be scheduled for demolition and inspected to be done by the construction official tomorrow.
So hopefully that's all done and all taken care of. Uh this 105 I mean 1305 Central Avenue. That was another hearing that was we held on between me, Joe, and that the the people that own the properties. And
this gentleman was given until December 14th to secure a roof on the dwelling and get the building up to par. And the renovations were hopefully completed by June 1st of 2026,
which is a big we've been dealing with this for a long time. So hopefully this is the last that we've got. Um lot of constructions. We got 345 way through construction permits issued for
three additional tenants. organic green buds, social leaf, and green thumbs over at the I I guess Scott Paper property. I guess the old Scott paper. >> The old Scott paper property, which is good. We got three more people moving along, and they've been coming in,
paying their bills, getting things going, and they're they're really moving along very well. Um 101 and 103 Heatherwood Drive, three new homes under construction. And right here on Central Avenue, 1202 and 1204, two new homes
being built, brand new. So that's all I have to report. >> Very good report, Councilman. And uh an inspiring report. Uh, I have to say again this administration, we never had a councilman oversee this
department and it's a pretty active area in department and uh the councilman's been on there almost two years >> and you're doing a nice job there councilman and Valerie uh Sandig Gator Jones excellent worker who a navigates
many personalities they're all part-time but these are people who will go out for inspections, have to make uh time appointments, inspections, appointments. It it's just on ongoing. And um you know, here again, the one property that
you mentioned um I I actually walk every day and I go by there and I used to live there that finally I see today they're making great strides in getting that December 14th deadline done. >> That's great. That's it. Great.
>> Deal in two years with this thing. >> Yeah. And it was a lot of years before that. So, uh, it's the property right next to Clearary School, the back house apartment, and it was a garage also, but finally that's coming to they're working
hard back there. So, that's being dressed up. You know, we have uh the property next to that, the former Ny property is really dressed up. And, of course, we have Liberty Village that's uh really dressing up that area. >> And the two new homes across the street.
And then the two new homes going down towards Pantry. Yes. So that whole area in Central Avenue is really getting an uplift. And um as you could see um again it's pro progress you could see just right around Buer and you're seeing just
pockets everywhere that are you know really getting worked on and and we're moving forward. But I think your oversight has a lot to do with it and and Valerie having someone on council that she can go to and come back to us.
It's really been working. For my first time around, we didn't have that. I was digging in there. The council president at the time was trying to, you know, manage that and this just helps us a lot. So, continued a good job.
>> Next, we'll go to finance councilman Alvarez. just to say he is doing a great job and it's showing. >> You know, we I don't remember having any anyone that attacked all these problems like that. >> No, no, we never really had a committee
for that. Yeah. From council. So, yeah. >> So, this evening, um real short report, um we are going to have some transfers next week um during our special meeting. >> Good. >> And um going to try to attack about half
of the transfers. the balance. We'll do >> the file in December and >> shouldn't be too bad. We're right on point. We're just going to move inter department transfers just to make sure we balance everything. Um and then as
far as the tax office, um we still have 14 properties that owe us money from 2024. It's the number has gone down quite a bit. Um we're we're down right now to $29,5429.
So um they did start getting activity on the tax sales and they're moving along. So we did get I believe at one time we were over $70,000 this year >> of money that was owed to us. So we've
gotten a big chunk out of that coming back. >> That's good, George. So, but they're doing a good job. You know, we have good employees here in the burrow and >> right >> they're doing their jobs. >> Very good. Thank you, council. And and again, you know, each department, you know, George oversees, it's a big piece,
the financial part of this whole burrow. And that's another area versus when I came back last year, it it was it was difficult. And if you recall, we had went out for emergency appropriations. We didn't have enough money to finish the year. But again, you know, we try to
get better. You know, nobody's perfect. We try to get better at this. And George has, you know, George has implemented some uh areas that have made us get better. And all the things he's talking to you about, all this money that we're recapturing uh through tax sales,
through getting the payment off the road on Lincoln Avenue, that house came in about 102,000. Now, we just can't get that money this year and spend it. In fact, it's illegal. You can't do that. So all this money that's coming in is going into
surplus for next year's budget. So anything that we get even in the buildings uh about talked about the revenues coming in for the new constructions that money goes in and comes in and gets applied to next year. We can't spend or use that money that
we're inheriting right now. So the more revenue that we take in, the better off it's going to be when we start having budget meetings at the end of next month, start the next year uh for our budget in 2026. >> So >> we have a strong finance committee. So
>> you know, we sit in there. >> We've had a lot of meetings this year, multiple meetings, and it means a lot to keep connecting. So >> all right, very good, George. Thank you. Next, we'll go to recreation. Councilwoman Barceloya. >> Um, thank you, Mayor. Uh, this past
Friday, Mayor Brophy and Road Supervisor Mr. Nehe and myself met with uh a lighting company uh which is called Musco Lighting. Um, we are right right now waiting on uh estimates from the company and possible funding
possibilities. Uh, we secured $100,000 this year. So, with hopes of securing more uh opportunities, uh it's going to what did he say? About 250,000 a field. >> Mhm. >> It's estimated that it's going to estimated about $250,000 a field right
now. So, that's projected. I we didn't receive anything in writing yet. Um for those of you that have noticed, uh the paving of the pickle ball tennis court area has been completed. Now, we're waiting for the striping to take place
sometime this week. Uh that will be six pickle ball courts and one tennis court. Uh let's see. Bu Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th, starting at Clearary Elementary School and ending here with the tree lighting
and pictures with Santa. Uh they are also going to offer some caroling and treats. So, please make sure any groups that are interested in participating in the Christmas parade, please reach out to uh Buun Brow Recreation
um bugmail.com if you would wish to email or you can follow them on Facebook. Uh they're trying to gain their increase their numbers uh for that page. Let's see. Shredding took place this
past Sunday. Uh it was from 10 to 12. Uh I hear it was a great it was organized and well done. It was a new company that we used this year. Uh calls for the cause took place over this weekend and
record numbers over there. It was really a wonderful event. Uh I would like to thank the Alpha family for putting that on for our community and their outreach that they do. And I have to say trickor treat this year mass numbers in
Landisville from where we >> too >> from what we've seen before. So we're growing so the kids are active which is good. >> Yeah. >> Uh that concludes my report. >> Thank you Marina. Very good. >> Yeah just to piggyback on that. Man had a lot of kids too. Trust me I had to go
out and almost buy more candy. I bought like 200 pieces of candy well like this. But yeah, it was nice to see them still run up with their little outfits on and you know, makes you feel young again. Uh, but that was really good. And again, the Alfos, I live not far from them.
They're my neighbors there in Manitoba and they usually do this for Christmas time and they'll do it again. And that's all donations that go to to good causes. And this year they did the whole Halloween. You know, I missed it this week. I had some family issues this weekend, but I wanted to go there one
night and I couldn't get there. But I'm I'm happy to hear that it was successful >> and uh they they do a lot, >> you know, for for needy people and for kids. >> They have a lot of offerings there. So again, kudos to the outpost.
>> Okay. Thanks, Marina. Very good. And now we'll go to roads and recycling. Councilman Dphano. >> Thanks, Joe. I got a few things. Um the leaf machine is ready for the season. They're working on the trucks getting ready for the snow season coming. Branch
collections will be completed shortly and we'll start on the leaves after that. They ordered 50 tons of salt and sand for the season and they're going to cut the grass on the boulevard one more time for the season. >> That's why I drew it. I didn't see. >> Okay, very good. Thank you. Any
unfinished business to come before mayor council? Any new business to come before mayor council? >> Well, I wanted to say about that parade that they had for the homecoming for Buuna. >> Yeah, go ahead. which was a nice >> Yeah, I did catch a little
>> bunch of people from the Buuna area. Started here. We rode down the boulevard. We rode down uh right to the high school. Went right down and it was nice. I mean, it was very nice. They had floats. They had everything. It was very
wellrun and very nice. It was, you know, plenty of people involved in it. They had, you know, the cheerleaders. They had, you know, they had a lot of kids walking and whatever. And it was very nice affair. >> That's good counsel. Yeah. Yeah. Bacham actually participated in that with his antique GTO
>> and all the uh antique cars. He was in there and drove the girls and it was really nice. And then all the firefighters >> all the they had fire trucks from the whole all the areas. >> All the area from Guinboro all outside the area. Richland I saw Newtonville there. >> Newtonville.
>> Yeah it was really nice. >> It was very nice. Very nice. Good participation from the outside. >> Yeah. >> And the people hanging down the boulevard and down, you know, it was just it was really neat. I mean, the people were all outside cheering on. I guess they heard the fire engines making
all this noise, >> right? >> And they came out and it was nice. Very nice for the kids, you know what I mean? >> So, very good. I'm glad you mentioned that. That that's something that that's what makes Bua Buna. Really does. So, very good. >> All right. the next meeting of mayor and
council, we will have a workshop session. Um, I know it's scheduled, right, Nicole? Is that still on? >> Yeah. >> For six o'clock that night. So, we And that will be Nicole the uh >> Yeah. What was that again, Marina?
>> For the safe streets and roads project. >> That's right. So, council >> and we're trying to um I should add to that. They're asking if they can um present virtually possibly. We have to I don't know how we're going to do that, but we're working on that.
>> We'll try to figure it out somehow. But uh yeah, that that would be fine cuz we only have that one left for the year. This this workshop. So, uh that will be 6:00 be safe streets and roads and they could do as far as I'm concerned the council wouldn't have a problem with that right virtually.
>> I I don't I don't think anybody Marina would have a problem with that. So, thank you. >> Yeah, get that scheduled. And then we have the regular meeting at 6:30. Uh, and here again with workshops, I decided after being back two years that uh next
year I I gave Maryanne the directive that we're just going to have the regular meetings at 6:30 unless unless a council person requests uh a topic in a workshop. We always get added on. I'd rather do that than give
the public notice that we're having a workshop and we cancel these things. And I got to tell you why we cancel a lot of them this year. And I'm not boasting or bragging about this administration, but these these are a bunch of doers. You know, to me, you have workshop sessions when you don't know what's
going on or you have to expand on things. They're constantly in touch with one another. They're in touch with me. So the more we get done during the week on our off times or we're supposed to be doing on these me these as a council person or as a mayor, we're doing them
so we don't have to spend, you know, time on on a subject or an area that we really don't need it. So if the public wants to know why I'm not making any scheduled workshop sessions next year, you know, going into the new calendar year, it's because of that reason. And
it's a good thing, guys. That's what I'm trying to tell all four of you. Thank you for all the work you have besides this meeting >> because we have all the committee >> a couple of you know for two week period there's a lot of meetings between you and and >> and everybody else up here. Yeah. So that that's a good point to really
explain it concretely. >> We meet during the week at different times by committee form. As you know I'm on every committee and there are two of them on every committee. So we do a lot of that work there that would go to a workshop if we didn't do those things.
So, we're getting our work done and uh but like I said, next year if we need something that we we deliver like uh the GIF has to come in >> like that night it went on and on during a meeting we were here 2 hours. I would rather have like that scheduled because
that's an important item and that should be dedicated to that cause or like here again Bill I don't know if you ever heard anything more. You were in touch with Mr. De Mayo today with these county issues and I appreciate that. But this this trash, even if we can if there have
any idea of buying any vehicles and we get word of it, I really want this council to consider going to the one person with the containers and get that going. Uh I know they're hard up for money right now. I haven't heard from that Atlantic County, what's it called?
Atlantic County >> HUA HUA. Uh, but Bill and I had a meeting. We were very encouraged last summer. Then all of a sudden, I got the word when we're going to be doing our budget last fall. They don't have the money to buy the trucks. So, got put
off. I haven't heard anything about this year going to next year. All I'm saying is I like them to come out. If they could make we I think we would make a commitment if they could come out here and the public could hear the safety as far as cost and workmanship with that
one truck, one person. I I would really want to jump on that. But here again, >> would you like me to set up a meeting? >> You could set up a meeting, but I would actually like them that would be a >> Yeah. or a workshop for next year for this council to hear. I shouldn't just
be hearing this in Bill. I would like all six of you to hear it. So, this is a thing in Franklin Township. I know, right, Chief? It I think it works out in Franklinville. I go in Franklinville and that machine's out there picking up that they save tons of money, don't they?
>> And it's efficient. Uh, you know, you have less liability, you know, less guys. So, I really was hot on that last year and then Atlantic County sort of pulled back on me. So I only could do or we only can do as much as you know
they'll allow us to take take it forward but uh that is something that will save George a heck of a lot of money in revenue uh that we don't have to put out. >> We were hot on that. >> Yeah we are. >> But Bill's like I said he was in touch with them. They gave a nice presentation
gave us a lot of hope and then took it away from us. >> Yeah. >> Let's see. But it's something that don't have to be done for the beginning of the year. But if they come in and they know we're interested, I like to do like I would call workshop session in January
or February for the council to listen and the public, but we got to keep the public educated as to how it's going to help and the savings we can gain from that. All right, Bill. So, if you could do that for me, I appreciate it. All right. Next regular meeting be 6:30 on
November 10th. I need a motion for adjournment paroya. >> Second. >> Second. Jeani. All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Thank you everyone. Have a great night. Mayor. >> Yes. >> Will it be November 11th? >> Did you holiday? >> No.
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