like to call this meeting to order. Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with chapter 231 public law 1975. >> We'd like to take a moment of silence. Thank our creator for everything that he has given us. We have a great season,
the holidays, all the different holidays with all the different religions. Think about that. Think about all the good that we can do for our neighbors and the world. Let's stand for salute. Pledge allegiance Commissioner Bob.
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, please. >> Commissioner Ostina,
>> here. >> Commissioner Alrech, >> here. >> Commissioner Romero, >> here. >> Commissioner Lo, >> present. >> Commissioner Taylor, present. Deputy Director Maran here. >> Director Sorrow, >> here. >> Do I have a motion and second accept and to accept and dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last public
meeting? Motion. Second. >> All in favor? I director. Um, I'd like to read something for the commissioners and to the to the to the those who are in attendance. Last week, Kenny received a resignation notice from
our CFO, Chris Hart. His last working day was Friday, December 12th. Can negotiated an interimm CFO relationship with their prior Cumberland County CFO and now current county administrator
from Salem, Jeff Rididgeway, who has agreed to serve effective 1213 and while the while the search progress search progresses, I apologize. >> Anyone from the public wish to speak on any of the resolutions that we'll be uh looking at tonight, please step forward,
state your name and your location. Seeing none. >> Seeing none. Motion to close. >> Second. All >> in favor? >> Department of comments. >> Department head comments. Andrew anyone from the departments
saying none consent >> agenda resolutions >> resolution 2025-688 resolution awarding contract for specifications for fiscal year 2025 federal road programs of Jerfield Lawrence and Stoke Cumberland County New
Jersey bid number 25-33 Three. Resolution 2025-689 resolution awarding fair and open contract for providing auditing services for the county of Cumberland RFP number 25-48. Resolution 2025-690 resolution awarding fair and open
contract for providing property appraisal services for the county of Cumberland RFQ number 25-50. Resolution 2025-691, resolution rejecting all bills for providing title insurance services for the county of Cumberland and authorizing the readvertising for requests for
submissions RFG number 25-51. Resolution 2025-692, resolution approving 2026 titles and annual salaries for employees not affiliated with the collective bargaining unit in accordance with civil service regulations NJAC 4A 3-4
resolution 2025-693 resolution approving change order number one to contract for providing catered meals for the nutrition program for the elderly of the county of Cumberland Cumberland County Department of Aging RFP number 22-67 resolution Resolution 2025-694
resolution approving change order number one to contract for providing security guard services for the county of Cumberland Department of Social Services, the Cumberland County Library in various locations as needed. Bid number 22-39 resolution 2025-695
resolution exercising second and final option to renew contract for providing a probation enrichment and transportation program with life skills component for the Cumberland County Youth Services Advisory Council RFP number 23-59. Resolution 2025-696,
resolution exercising second and final action to renew contract for providing drug and alcohol treatment services for the Cumberland County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Office RFP number 23-61. Resolution 2025-697 resolution exercising first option to
renew contract for providing various social services for the homeless for the county of Cumberland Department of Human Services RSP number 24-58 resolution 2025-698 resolution exercising second and final option to renew contracts for providing varied youth services for the Cumberland
County Youth Services Advisory Council RFP number 24-10 resolution 2025-699 resolution exercising The second and final option to relieve contract for providing various youth services for the Cumberland County Youth Services Advisory Council RFP number 24-10.
Resolution 2025-700 resolution exercising first and final option to renew contract for providing a nutrition program for the elderly of Cumberland County RFP number 22-67. Resolution 2025-71 resolution exercising first option to
renew contract for providing community support services older Americans act services for the elderly and disabled for the 2025-2027 area plan contract RFP number 24-55 resubmission resolution 2025-72
resolution exercising first option to renew contract for providing community support services older Americans act services for the elderly and disabled for for the 2025-2027 RFP number 24-55 resolution 2025-73
resolution exercising first option to renew contracts for providing community support services older American act services for the elderly and disabled for the 2025-2027 area plan contract RFP number 24-55 resubmission
resolution 2025-74 resolution authorizing amendment to contract for supplying and delivering number two fuel oil for the county of Cumberland and for participating members of the Cumberland County Cooperative Contract Pricing System identifier number 64-
CC CCCPS bid number 23-58 resolution 2025-705 resolution authorizing amendment to the contract for supplying and delivering gasoline and diesel fuel for the county of Cumberland and for and for participating members of the Cumberland County Cooperative Contract Pricing
System identifier number 64-CC CCCPS bid Number 23-57, resolution 2025-706, resolution authorizing the award of a non-far movement contract for 25 concurrent licenses of Katherine GED, 50
concurrent licenses of bridge series, and 50 concurrent licenses of tutor for passes online for the Cumberland County Office of Employment and Training. Resolution 2025-707, resolution exercising first option to renew contracts for providing proven offers of shelter bed services for the
Cumberland County Youth Services Advisory Council. RFP number 25-25 resubmission resolution 2025-708 resolution authorizing modification number one to agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for additional federal aid funds for the
fiscal year 2025. Federal Road Program, Townships of Deerfield, Lawrence and Stoke Creek, Cumberland County Resolution 2025-79. Resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2025 federal road program townships of Deerfield, Lawrence, and Stoke Creek, Cumberland County
126,387.65 65 cents. Additional resolution 2025-710 resolution authorizing 2026 subgrant to the Margaret Winchester Enrichment Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired through the Cumberland County Office of
Aging and Disabled. Resolution 2025-711 resolution approving change order number one and final to contract for specifications for fiscal year 2024 federal road program city of Bridgton Township of Hopewell Cumberland County New Jersey bid number 24-41
resolution 2025-712 resolution cancelling expired contracts for December 2025 covering material services and supplies resolution 2025-713 resolution authoring purchases from state contract vendor Resolution
2025-714 resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service for providing operational funds for the Cumberland County RSVP program. Resolution 2025-715, resolution approving change order number
five to contract release of Kera copers. Resolution 2025-716, resolution authorizing and approving participation with the state of New Jersey in the New Jersey County Prosecutors Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program administered by the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecution.
Resolution 2025-7 resolution amending resolution 2025-299 authorizing the award of a non-fair and open contract for $225 gift cards in the amount of $200 for the Cumberland County Division of Employment and Trainings.
Resolution 2025-718, resolution authorizing annual grant agreement with the New Jersey Council on the Arts for the 2026 Cultural and Heritage Programs funding. Resolution 2025-719, resolution authorizing grant agreement with the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Resolution 2025-720, resolution authorizing award of subgrants from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission block grant for calendar year 2026. Resolution 2025-721, resolution authorizing award of history subgrants from the Perman County
Cultural and Heritage Commission for calendar year 2026. Resolution 2025-722 resolution authorizing deep notice related to sub soil remediation activity on the Cumberland County Midtown Park and resolution 2025-723
resolution amending resolution 2025-660 approving change order number two contracts for providing professional services for emergency action plan updates for six dams located in Cumberland County pre-qualified per RFG number 23-42
resolution 2025-7 724 resolution amending resolution 2025-662 approving change order number two to contract for providing permitting and design services for the replacement of structure number 06 HO-001 CR640 over Khan River in the township of
hopewell and upper Deerfield Cumberland County RFP number 19-63 pre-qualify for RFQ number 19-50 resolution 2025-724 resolution accepting grant award from United States Office of National Drug
Control Policy passed through the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General for the 2025 Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDA grant. Resolution 2025-726 resolution approving budget amendment 2025 highdensity drug traffic area
Liberty Mid-Atlantic grant $8,000. Resolution 2025-727, resolution authorizing grant application to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services for the Senior Wellness Pilot Program. Resolution 2025-728,
resolution amending resolution 2025-639, authorizing approval for membership in the RX Alliance Public Employer Benefits Trust. Resolution 2025-729, resolution assigning the matter of Louis Eduardo versus Cumberland County E. Law
US District Court District of New Jersey docket number 2 col25- CD-14012 to the firm of Madden and Madden PA. Resolution 2025-730 resolution authorizing a shared service agreement between Cland County and Salem
County for combined sexual assault response team. Resolution 2025-731 resolution authorizing application to and acceptance of a grant from the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Fiscal year 25 Patrick Ley bulletproof vest partnership
program resolution 2025-732 resolution authorizing application and grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services for the grant for enhancing services and decreasing stress for caregivers and the person living with dementia in the care with office on
aging and disabled. Resolution 2025-733, resolution authorizing acceptance of funding for the state of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, state fiscal year 2025, arrive together grant program. Resolution 2025-734
resolution approving budget budget amendment state fiscal year 2025 alternative responses to reduced instances of violence and escalation together grant program $349,990. Resolution 2025-735. Resolution appointing department head
for the office on aging and disabled. Resolution 2025-736. Resolution appointing Jeffrey Woodway as acting chief financial officer for the county of Cumberland. Resolution 2025-737 resolution rescending resolution 2025-479
authorizing cancellation of appropriated reserves in the capital fund. Resolution 2025-738, resolution cancelling expired grant balances. Resolution 2025-739, resolution authorizing budget transfer
2025-02. Resolution 2025-740, resolution awarding contract to provide cleaning services for the Cumberland County Division of Social Services, bid number 25-49. Resolution 2025-741 authorizing payment of bills.
>> We need a motion on consent agenda resolution. >> I'll make the motion. >> Second, >> Commissioner Alstino. If I before we uh vote on this, could I get an explanation on the 30 on
the remediation of the of the big middle uh our our uh ground park that was the park where they found uh the chemical that was used in a in a
orchard m. So this is this is off of near 4 building across the street. That one. >> No, it's the one across from the fairgrounds. >> Was the cemetery is that area? >> So how long is this been what all that we're doing?
>> It's the environmental process has been extensive. Uh the contaminant uh exists in the back portion of one of the parcels. it pre-exists the county's purchase of the property. However, we
have an obligation to mitigate um and this is the method that was deemed the most cost effective and um effective in the sense that the parcel is entirely wooded. Um so the deed
notice would restrict the activity that could occur on the area of the parcel which is contaminated. Um but that uh there is plenty of other land there within the two parcels for which we can develop uh passive recreation like trail
systems and things like that. >> Is is this from orchard spray or >> it's it was so the property was an orchard prior to the county purchasing it. This was an herbicide that was used in orchards. Um, and it's in concentrations that the consultant feels
it was stored at this location and may have spilled or seeped out of their containers because the plumage is of a size and and intensity that it creates a problem. >> Okay. Okay. What's the time frame of of
getting this remediation done? the ID. >> So once the once the resolution is passed, we um record the deed notice. The deed notice is then sent to D along with the permit requirements and then D
will issue their final finding and that should complete um our our responsibilities and obligations of the environmental mitigation and then we can proceed with the design of a trail system. Well, you've already anticipated we're going to avoid this area. Is there
any way to proceed to do the drawings? Why we're waiting for their uh their approval? You've already deemed this area. We're not going to touch it instead of waiting 6 8 months, a year, year and a half to to draw up something.
>> I guess technically you could. you are taking the risk of spending that money that and you can't proceed for some reason. The recommendation would be that we proceed and get the clearance from D on
the mitigation and then we can RFP for the design work. >> Okay. Thank you, director. >> Yep. Thanks. Anybody else? >> If not, >> Commissioner Alina, >> yes. Commissioner Alrech, >> yes. >> Commissioner Romero, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Lodess, >> yes. >> Commissioner Taylor, >> yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon, >> yes. >> Director Sum, >> yes. >> Do I have a motion and second to adopt resolutions 2025-688 through 2025-741 by consent? >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Commissioner Oino, >> yes. >> Commissioner Alrech, >> yes. >> Commissioner Romero, >> yes. >> Commissioner Lo, >> yes. >> Commissioner Taylor, >> yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon, >> yes. >> Director Sorrow, >> yes. Resolution 25 2025-742
authorizing emergency appropriation of 2,800,000 pursuant to NJSA 48 col 4-448. Do I have a motion and second? >> Motion second. >> Commissioner Ostino. >> Yes. >> Wait, wait, wait. Before we do this, I'd
like I'd like to give an explanation as to why this is being done. Okay. And uh John, if I miss interrupt me during the year after we passed the budget this past year, it was done in April, was it?
We had our budget or March. It was March we passed it. >> Okay. Right after we passed it, not more than a couple weeks, we've been informed that instead of paying roughly $350
a day for our juvenile detention individuals, it went up to 890. This is something that we never ever planned for. We we never expected. We we we we planned on maybe some increase,
but we never uh planned on over 100% increase. So, that uh hurt our budget pretty much uh for this year. So, we got through the year, but we're going to
have to move monies around in order to take care of this and and put it into that budget uh for juvenile detention. Now when I understand the state uh NJ which is a New Jersey Association
of Counties been working on this uh I testified in Trenton uh when they had the hearings about juvenile detentions. They're going anything they'll give us
up to $500. Uh >> the overage in excess of $500 is the way. >> Okay. I'm sorry. In excess of $500, they will give us that money. We've already applied for it. As soon as it came out,
we applied for it. Okay. So, we're going to be able to recoup some of that money. Not all. We might recoup somewhere around 800 750,000 somewhere in the United States >> as long as it's approved. >> As long as it's approved by the state.
>> Again, this is not something that we expected. Uh there are only seven, am I correct? Seven six uh counties that take juveniles. Uh we're at their whim. There's nothing
we can do about it. Right. Ours was closed down a number of years ago. So that being said, uh this is the reason why we have this emergency transfer due to that reason. Now, of course, we'll plan for this next year,
but that's not something we expected this year. They said from $350 a day to $890 is not something that we ever expected, and I don't think anybody uh foresaw something like that. So, that's the reason for this transfer. Uh,
Commissioner Hald, did you have >> Yeah, I'm glad you clarified that. Uh, that you did say before I entered this area. So, the uh, but could we have a facility? It's not up to par and it's actually could handle what 11 juveniles
10. >> Well, figure it out. >> All right. We have 24, but we've been up to 26. Could we and I'm just playing to see with the with the commissioners. Couldn't we put out the building, build the building? Uh we we fortunate to have
uh a person that that does concrete buildings in our county. The idea just build a building for another half dozen another dozen uh uh uh juveniles. So we're not in this uh this up and down
yo-yo uh process uh that we become the seventh facility in the state. and we actually not only take care of our people but take care of our kids but take care of of you know have people send them to us. We may or may not say
but at least our people uh I mean we have the building we have the spa we have the space we have the uh the area and at least half of the area it wouldn't be much to build especially we're spending $2.8 $8 million a year or additional additional right
>> additional that we definitely afford a building and and go backwards. Sorry. I mean the that's actually no it's not a bad idea it's a good idea. The only problem that we have or that the only problem that comes to mind right now and
again correct me if I'm wrong has room. The problem is they don't have personnel. They literally have beds. Uh if they had the personnel, I wouldn't be able to give them the candy at this
point in time. They don't have the personnel to take care of the openings that they have. So that's the only drawback with us doing something like this and that is getting personnel because we've checked with we found out that they did have openings and they had
a number of them. Uh but right now they don't have the personnel to fill and take care of that. That's the situation we're in right now. So we're at the the will of one of the other six. Uh I think uh Atlantic County
completely full. >> Yes. >> Okay. So they're not taking anybody. Right. >> They they were Yeah. I don't want to your approval. Um, Elena County um was shut down by the um
it's YJC, Youth Justice Commission, but JDC, they were they were shut down from taking any new um any new juveniles pretty much what they had and never left. They were not allowed to refill. The state has st
stood down on that procedure and now is letting them put their own put their own put their own people in. Look, the the the state is not exonerated realistically. They they are somewhat more than somewhat at fault at the
situation we're in. Okay. Years ago, they did not want juvenile detentions and they actually uh we'll say insisted that certain counties close.
That being said, cuz everybody thought that the numbers were going down and at the time they were, but they're not going down anymore. So that that being said, yes, would it be great to be able to rebuild what we have, we could sink that kind of money,
but we better have the personnel before we do something like that. That's the only problem. As they said, Camden has open beds. It's right next to Washington Township. I work up there. go buy it almost every day. Um the problem is they don't have personnel to uh take care of
those beds. >> We still need we still need this resolution passed. So what I would like to do is if we can let's vote on this resolution. It's an emergency. Uh I don't see us being able to get get away from this. So uh if if we can let's have
our vote. >> Commissioner Austin. >> Yes. Commissioner Alrech, >> yes. >> Commissioner Romero, >> yes. >> Commissioner Modes, >> yes. >> Commissioner Taylor, >> yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon, >> yes. >> Director Sorrow, >> yes. >> Do I have a motion and second to accept the treasur's report as provided?
>> I'll make the motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Do I have a motion and second for authorized repayment of all salaries and wages? >> I'll make the motion. >> Second. All in favor? I >> do I have a motion and second to open
public comment on new business own motion to open public comment. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I Anyone from the public like to come forward and talk about new business, please step forward. State your name and your location.
>> Hello, my name is Nicole Gardner. I'm from Vineland. Um, I'm speaking on behalf of a larger group of Vinland residents asking the county commissioners to hear our concerns over the AI data center currently under construction in Vinland. I first like to thank Commissioner Loads for coming out to speak at the Violin City Council
meeting last week, not only as a concerned community member, but to use her platform and asking fellow community leaders to be transparent and answer the questions of their concerned citizens. I'm here tonight to ask the rest the same of the rest of our county commissioners.
This project is not just a Vinland issue, but a countywide issue in regards to water usage and overall environmental impact. I have a few pieces of data and then I'd like to read part of a statement prepared by Terry Reese that was read at last week's Violent City Council meeting from the 2022 Cumberland
County farmland preservation plan. There is public water in Bridgton and parts of Fairfield, Hopewell, Mobile, Shiloh, Upper Deerfield, and Vineland. There are also larger water systems serving the New Jersey Bayside Prison, the town of Fort Norris, and the Fair View Manor
Mobile Home Park. All of these public systems tap the Kirkwood Cohen aquifer. Most residents within the agricultural areas rely on wells that also tap into the Kirkwood Cohen aquifer. This aquifer has abundant water in this part of southern New Jersey, but its unconfined
nature makes it subject to potential contamination from both surface sources and septic systems. Recharge of the aquifer is heavily dependent on maintenance of open land that is highly permeable. Such land also tends to be the best farmland in the region which
makes farmland preservation and protection of soils a particularly high priority. Additionally, according to the USDA, Cumberland County provides approximately 20% of agriculture in the whole state, depending strongly on the Kirkwood Cohen
aquifer for water supply. South Jersey relies on the Kirkwood Cohen aquifer for nearly all of our drinking water. Hundreds of thousands of people depend on it every single day and right now it is under real strain. But while residents are being asked to do more with less, massive AI data centers like the Nebus data 1 project proposed in
Vineland are moving forward with the potential to use huge volumes of portable water to cool their servers. Large data centers of similar size across the country can require millions of gallons of water per day depending on the cooling technology they select. That
water could come from the same aquifer our homes, farms, and small businesses depend on. This proposed Vinland facility is enormous. A 300 megawatt campus, one of the largest industrial projects in our region. A development this size consumes the electricity of
hundreds of thousands of homes and has the potential to add dramatic new pressure to a water system already stressed by drought and overping. Residents are right to raise concerns about water availability, environmental damage, and long-term infrastructure cost. A similar project in Swedesboro
was put on hold because the water impact analysis wasn't complete. That tells us something important. These questions must be answered before a project moves forward, not after. Let's be clear about the risks. Overpumping this aquifer can
lower water levels, dry up wetlands and streams, harm wildlife, and in some areas even lead to salt water intrusion, an incredibly costly problem to reverse. High volume industrial water can strain municipal wells and treatment systems,
forcing towns to upgrade infrastructure. And unless strong conditions are in place, those costs fall on taxpayers and rateayers, not on the developers. Meanwhile, families are asked to conserve while corporations face no clear commercial water use guidelines.
In drought conditions, who gets priority? Our residents who need drinking water or the machines producing heat? This isn't about rejecting technology. It's about insisting on responsible development. We have modern engineering solutions.
Some data centers already use them. The question is not whether responsible design is possible. It's whether we will require it. We are asking the Vineland City Council and by extension county commissioners to pause all approvals and permits for the
Nebia Stata 1 data center until all independent comprehensive analysis of its water demand, aquafer impact and infrastructure cost is completed, released to the public and reviewed with full community input. And beyond that, the city should require the developers
to use the least water inensive cooling technology available. Prioritize non-potable or recycled water sources and guarantee that no infrastructure upgrades are paid for by Vinland families. This project should not advance another step without binding protections for our water, our
environment, and our taxpayers. South Jersey deserves smart growth that strengthens our community, not development that drains our aquifer, burdens our families, or compromises our future. If corporations want to build here, they must respect the people who already live here. Because protecting our water means protecting our future
and nothing is more important than that. Thank you. Shashana Osavski, Fairfield Township. Um, I have a I have two issues I want to bring up. One is I don't understand how the libraryies budget could have been
funded but the library can't spend money and Hoopla is still not available to users. Um the other thing I want to ask you about is the immigration trust act resolution that um was submitted to the
commissioners and um I'm asking you to consider it. Um, director, you and when we when we when you opened the session, you reminded us that this is a holiday season and it's not a time where we
think about being kind to our fellow human beings and the Immigrant Trust Act is something that a small ask to not have people taken into custody if they
go to the hospital or school or what have you. Um, so I'm asking you to put that into your system to vote and to pass the resolution and then reach out to our
legislators. Thank you. Sandy Asper Deerfield Township. I've got a couple things. Um it's my understanding that Atlantic County was given a presentation on the new regional jail. And if that is the case, um given
the fact that this board has saddled us uh with this project, when can we expect a presentation on that uh project? Uh secondly, um I know there have been resolutions for each of
the warming centers to receive funds, but have they actually received the cash? Um we've been in COB for several weeks and for a good portion of those weeks. Um I know that the Bridton volunteer base is slowly building and
there's been a meal train established. Um, a hot meal and a warm place to sleep is the least that we can do for our unhoused population in Cumberland County. If anyone is interested in providing a meal or volunteering, they
can get in touch with codeblue britchtongmail.com and we appreciate all all efforts to help. Um, I'm confused. I see that you had said that the the money was being used for the juvenile detention center.
If that's the case, why are we transferring the $725,000 out of that line item just to turn around and put 2.8 in there? Thank you. Hi, my name is Eden Rupert. I live out
in Roadstown uh in uh Stoke Creek Township and um I'm standing here tonight uh to support the uh request for a resolution supporting the Immigrant Trust Act and and I'm really here tonight to state the obvious. That's the
simple fact that we all come from immigrant families and we all deserve to be treated fairly. Whether our families immigrated five generations ago or last year, at some point we all fled to this country to
save our lives, to save our freedoms, or our ability to feed our kids. The Americans in those days did not always treat my family well, although they were happy to employ our labor to build their country and make their
fortunes. The swindles and discriminations we faced then would be familiar to many immigrants today. Lots of us have heard the family stories. I'm particularly moved by stories of the Irish boys who got off the boats in the
1860s and were immediately coerced into fighting the southern rebels. And I'm glad they fought and beat the Confederacy. But I'm sorry they had to pay such a high cost to come here to avoid starving.
That generation earned their citizenship with their blood, with their hard work, with their devotion to their civic duties as Americans. I'm proud of them. This generation of immigrants is no different. Despite the
lies being sold by the billionaires in Washington, immigrants today are desperately trying to jump through the hoops the federal government has set for them. And for this effort, they are harassed, detained, and slandered. It's sad, but like the wealthy elites of
the past, today's American elite is still demonizing the immigrant to keep the rest of us in place. I urge this commission to reject those lies. I urge this commission to pass a resolution supporting the Immigrant
Trust Act in the New Jersey legislature legislature. We can be the America that our families hoped for when they moved here. We can extend the simple fairness that we wished for back then. I believe that Americans are a fair people. This is
about being fair. Thank you for hearing me out. Good evening, Nancy Richway from Upper Deerfield and Fairfield Townships. I'm not a hypocrite. My people was here when you all came.
He allowed you to come in. I don't think we had much choice though cuz they were scouting us and killing us. I just wonder if they're going to come after me because I might not be the right shade. I might be beige. I was
told I like that term beige. Um, that being said, Jeffrey Richway, welcome back.
I'm glad to have you back and our new director for the office of aging. I'm glad to see Lisa got the position. But um I'm not happy with all the things I heard here tonight about the budget
and the CFO leaving. I don't think he was here either. and you passed your budget in June. I missed that meeting you had to be on your Zoom or whatever you want to call it.
Said it took till June to pass your budget and you couldn't keep a CFO a year. That's disappointing. Very disappointing. It's dishonor. But anyway, Jeffrey Rid back.
Happy holidays to everybody. I wore my clown shirt tonight because I think you're all clowns. I'm going to lose a couple of people today. I had some things I wanted to say. I'm going to hold my tongue.
I thank you for your service. I'll keep it polite. Enjoy your life outside this room. But there's a couple of empty seats next to me. I'm happy to see you come and be a man of the microphone.
Okay? You have a voice. You're you're here. You know what's going on. Come back. Support the government. You're going to have to watch it. I heard today our taxes will probably be increasing down.
So, be prepared for what's coming down the road. It don't look real. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. I'M ROSE MARIE Newman from Mar Sugar Township >> and I'm Ron Newman, same place. in front of this forget something the other way.
Um just here about one thing. Uh and somebody else already brought it up. The hoopla, it sounds like a little tiny thing, but it's the it's access to the library. And for those of us in outlying townships that don't have access to the big libraries, uh it's a hardship
getting there for transportation. And for elderly, disabled, those with no transportation, there's no public transportation really out there. So the thing about it is there are two other things. There's Libby and there's a different one, but they're both not easy
to use. The library even admitted that. And they when I've tried to look into them, they don't have anywhere near the number of titles and the accessibility to other things. So if there's any way to rebudget a hoopla for the Cumberland County Library, um even if it's taking
away the other two, I'm giving it to that one. It's just a thought. Sorry. >> Uh D. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else wish to step forward and speak on any new business?
>> Seeing none. >> Seeing none. Motion to close. >> Second. Second. >> All in favor? >> I miss um >> what was one of the one of the questions
had to do with moving money. >> Yes. I think that was Mrs. Yeah. >> You asked about the 2.8 and the six the 7800,000. >> We we have to apply for the 7800,000. That's only a piece of what the total
expense is. They're only giving us that >> you had asked about why are we why are we doing the special transfer of 2.8 >> and we're getting we're getting 7 or 800,000 from the state. That is
>> no transfer 725,000 out of that line item to somewhere else. But then you're transferring the two >> I'll have to check with that. I'll have to check on that. >> We don't have our We don't have our C. We don't have the CPO here tonight. CFO
tonight. >> Do we have it? >> We have the CFO. >> We do. We have You said it was in You said it was in the resolution. >> Yeah. Yeah. In the transfer resolution. >> I'll have to look at that. I didn't I'll speak to I'll speak to Mr. Rich and get an answer for you.
>> Jeff set it up. So, we have to figure out what Jeff was thinking of when he did it. I'll get that I'll get that. back. >> What was the other question? >> Um, code blue. I'm pretty sure that's been dispersed with the 36. Each one of
them got 25,000. So, and there that's usually that's sent to the cities, the municipalities, and they take it from there and send it out to to different organizations who manage that for them. >> Um,
>> we're just a pass through to that money. We don't we don't handle the management of it. >> Um the library group funding's there's the library here.
Oh sorry 3.5 we'll talk about that. I thought that was that was less than we were looking to talk about maybe going for next year. Is that right? We hope >> we should have we should have soon based
on the budget. >> Um, >> yes. >> Excuse me, but for this year it's running out. Correct. >> Yes. >> So people cannot access?
>> Not at all. Is that all? Not at all. I'm glad to look at um >> well Kevin just before you go to the >> stay on the library though are you going to go to the next topic? >> Yes. >> Well just there was another question that they asked about the the budget for
the library why they were unable to have any expenditures at this point in time. So if you just explain that what happens is the spending is cut off at the end of end of November, beginning of December. So there's no no additional funds that are available to be allocated out. So that there's no crossover between years.
So that's the reason. I think this was your first year working for that. Is that correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. That's that's one of the reasons. >> And when does it reopen again? >> January. just kick >> and is and is that when they would be able to have the expenditure to renew
the hoopla account? >> Sure. I'll do my best to see if we can't get it kickarted. >> See what's new. >> Yeah, we have a temporary budget in January. >> Well, do we pay a subscription to that hoop for the year? We have we >> It's monthly.
>> We do. >> It's monthly. It's based on number of borrows and the price of the book. So, we can limit it. We did initially limit it earlier this year to half the amount of money we were spending and then by November we realized we were going to have to cut it
off completely. So maybe what we look ahead is that we pay that we're paying not monthly up to so we pay maybe quarterly and this way it doesn't run out. we already paid ahead of time to get it to the end of
the the fiscal year uh or not fiscal the calendar year calendar year amount of money we have to spend >> it's not consistent the >> it's always varied >> the money you're saying it's just now it's it's going to be carried carried over in surplus for next year I think we
discussed that in the beginning >> yes and it's blanket PO could have may have covered that but that's Um, all right. On the other issues, um, when it comes to different issues like the city of
Wyoming or, uh, immigration, this this board concern is Colony County. We don't have the jurisdiction to go into Vinland
and tell Vinland what to do. We really don't. You know, this board really doesn't pass laws. We don't pass ordinances. We can't. Not allow. We can't dictate to municipalities or townships what they can and can't do. >> Now, as far as that project is
concerned, any project always comes before the county planning. What the planning board looks at is egress, access to our county roads, meaning Lincoln Avenue. Can they get out of that
uh development onto our roads safely? Okay. Is it designed properly? Is there a line of sight to where people are safely getting leaving that development or that industrial plant into our road? That's what we look at. The other thing
we look at is water. Right? Especially if they have large parking lots. We have we have the businesses where they're putting up warehouses and they have tremendous amount of asphalt. Okay. So that rains, where's that water going to go? We have to make sure that that water
does not come onto county roads and wash out the road or the sides of the road. So that has to be taken care of. Matt, if I if I'm wrong on any of this, you just interrupt. Okay. This is what the county planning board looks at. We have
no jurisdiction to go in and tell a city what to do or have developed. We cannot do that. Right? If you go to the city of Long Island, you talk to council, right? We as commissioners
don't have the right to go in and say, "You should do this." Now, I could do it as a private citizen. I live in Bond. Anybody here that lives in bond, they can do it as a private citizen. They can't go and say, I as a commissioner is
telling you that they can't do that. All right? That's not our purpose. So, I just want you to understand that. Uh we don't have that authority. We take care of county business. problem is we
represent a whole county and in this whole county people have different ideas on how things should run. What we do is we try to take care of the roads, the engineering, the the grants that are coming in, the prosecutor's office, the clerk's office.
We try to take care of all that, but we can't tell communities how to develop, how to think, and what to do. Just want you to know that. Okay. So, that being said, uh we can now move on uh to uh
>> commissioner >> commissioner report. >> Okay. Uh >> you have a >> No, I think we have a No, we have we closed what do you call open session? So, Commissioner Romero >> the jail.
>> I'm sorry. >> I'll have to investigate and see if we can get them down. >> Oh, no. He they made didn't they make the statement that they were going to come in either January or February? >> I I don't I don't have the exact they were dealing with with Atlantic during that time.
>> Right. So, didn't they say that to us >> by the date? >> I don't remember that. >> They were going to give a presentation. >> All I know is they were talking about I don't all I all I have >> I'm glad you brought that back up. They're supposed to come in and give a total presentation on the whole jail.
That's CG. >> All right, we'll get that out to you >> the exact time. But they are coming in. >> That was a good question though, but we did want to bring them in. They were more concerned about getting everything ready for a land camp.
All right, commissioner. Okay, Commissioner F. >> I'd like to wish the family of William Bowen who had been a lifelong resident of Fton. He was a dedicated um citizen who gave a lot of himself. Um I I wish
my consol condolences to their family. Bill was 97. If you knew him, he was a great guy. And I'd also like to uh say I did visit the Fort Mars Historical Society Museum at 1723 Main Street, Fort
Mars. If you get a chance, go down there. They just moved, opened up. They have a lot of very interesting stuff and I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, happy holidays and um best new year
director. >> All right. Well, once again, thank you everybody for being here tonight. Appreciate you coming out and expressing your opinions and coming up to the podium and letting us know what you think. We do appreciate that. Uh we've had a busy month. Obviously, the holiday seasons are coming up and we already
have Thanksgiving. We have parades. So, there's a lot of of good and fun things coming. What I can tell you is last week I went to a wreath of remembrance at the veteran cemetery and it was a wonderful ceremony. I think it was a great way to honor our veterans. And recently, we also, one thing I wanted to make sure I
mention, we just had our first big snow of the year. And I just wanted to thank our public works for doing a fantastic job and making sure that uh the streets were cleared and we could get to and from where we need to go safely. So I do want to thank them very much for that. I wish everybody a merry Christmas and a
happy holidays and once again thanks everyone for coming up. Commissioner, >> thank you Commissioner Sarro. Um I I realize that there was a question in the back about the immigrant trust fund which we didn't respond to, but I think that's something that we'll discuss um
if we go into executive session and and get back to you because that is a decision that the board has to make and has to discuss. So I just didn't want to leave that lingering out there. I know that you were asking u but I think that that's probably what there there will be discussion on that. So thank you for coming out. Thank you to everybody
actually who came out tonight so close to the holidays and in such cold weather. Um, we really appreciate your service to your community. Um, this is my last night on this board. Um, I want to thank everybody for allowing me to serve Cumberland County. Thank you to the residents of Cumberland County who
are watching, who are listening. I really appreciate your confidence in me to be up here. Um, I would love to continue um on this board, but the good news is that you don't have to be an elected official to serve the community that you live in. And um you know
recently I did go to the city of Vinland um city council meeting to amplify the voices of the people that were reaching out to us, emailing us, calling us um even knocking on my door. And I think that is our job is to advocate for the people that we represent. That is
exactly how my tenure in public service got started. I am the daughter of a fifth generation farmer and I remember years ago when I first started working in the state legislature and I was so excited to come home and tell my dad, "Oh my gosh, there's all this stuff going on and um you know, we should we
should be involved. We should be talking about this. How come we don't talk about it?" And he said, "Well, you know, dear, I don't have time to go talk with politicians. I'm my boss's mother nature and we're we're busy working." And it was at that moment that I said, I know exactly what I want to do. And that is to amplify the voices of the people and
the families who don't have the time or ability to do that. Now, how do we get to do that? Well, you hear all of our commissioners talk about their travels all the time. They go all over this county, uh, myself included, and that's how you get to know what's happening in Cumberland County. Uh, thank you to everybody who makes it easy and brings
the message here to this room. Um, but there's a lot going on and the only way to know that is to to be present in all the corners of the county and I think that's why the commissioners report that to you. Uh, because you have to understand where you live and the people you you represent in order to advocate
for them in all various areas. And sometimes it's just, hey, can you please answer this question? Um, or hey, can you please look at this issue? And we don't have jurisdiction over everything. I've explained this many times right here from this uh seat that we are not legislators. We do not pass laws. Uh we
manage county resources, but we can also advocate for the people that we represent and try to point them in the right direction. I learned that a long time ago uh with my first job in state government as constituent services, and it was just trying to connect the people with the right service and great people that they needed to talk to. And sometimes that's the most important
thing you can do is that communication and that connectivity. Um this is my last night. I do see our our two new commissioners are here. So, thank you for coming. Um and our board is here. And I I will tell you that, you know, my my passion areas were supporting the rich agriculture that we have here in
Cumberland County, supporting recreation here in Cumberland County. Uh we started to and unfortunately we have to deal with the state and NJP and so many other things that make it really hard and I hope that you all will sort of carry that mantle because we have amazing
recreation opportunities here in Cumberland County. There is amazing opportunity with our Cumberland County Fairgrounds and beyond. Um, think kayaking, think our waterways, think hiking. There is so much here to do and it's being it's not tapped into unless
you know those secrets, you know, and if you've lived here long enough, we know where to go. But, uh, we want to share that with people. We want more people to come in and see the beauty of Cumberland County. Uh, I hope that you will all support recovery. That is something that's been a passion project of mine, and it is something that is very well
needed. You know, we're here talking tonight about um juvenile um detention centers and the incredible expense. Um a lot of times these things go hand in hand and if we can support those recovery efforts, which I know we've made so many, but please continue to do
so and make them forefront in your mind. And lastly, do your research. Um this world is changing fast. I think in a postcoid world, I think everyone sees it. I'm in education. Um and I Johnny, you're in education as well. And I
remember sitting in 2020 saying this is going to propel the world education 20 years ahead, you know, in in an instant. And it's done even more than that. And with the advancements we have in technology, AI, our world is changing. Please do not rest on the laurels of
yesterday because this world is changing. It is different. You must do your research. Yes, use your past, use your history to look towards the future, but please do your research in what you are voting on um and what is being brought to you because it is not always as black and white or it is not the way
that we might remember things to be. Things change. People are changing. Our society is changing rapidly. What was true yesterday isn't necessarily true tomorrow. Um, and you know, I told you I started
out to sort of, you know, represent my family. And, you know, I was inspired by that to get into public service. But what I've come to learn over the years, my 25 years in public service, is that the community is our family. And Mrs. Ridgeway, don't worry. I will be out and about. So, thank you for the Thank you
for the invitation. >> Put your name on this chair. >> Okay. I think you deserve a name on the chair before I do, but you spent a lot more time out there. So, thank you for your service. I've done thank you before and I'll thank you again. Um, but thank you to everybody who came out here tonight. Um, you don't
have to be an elected official to represent your community and that will certainly remain true. So, um, this is what we're all working for is each other. So, thank you all for being here and thank you for allowing me to serve the people of Cumberland County. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. >> Yeah.
Well, I had the opportunity the last couple weeks to walk in the the parades, which sounds like uh who cares or whatever. I enjoy it. I enjoy walking and seeing the people here and people that the kids that having fun
and actually my feet are tired from mobile and Bridton and Bridton's uphill so it's really tough. So, but I enjoy it and I think it says a lot about our communities when people get out there and participate in it. So, on on
Saturday night after that uh the Birch Parade, I got the Morstown to their candle house tour which was you learn a lot from the historic society's perspective and raises money for this the the Morstown historical uh society.
the the history we have in this county. I've learned more and more by just going and you find what these areas and how they developed. So, I always encourage people just we we have tons of history in this county. Just pick a spot and go to it and and just immerse yourself in
it. We even have a building built out in Green Witch uh uh that's uh housing two collections of of uh uh Indian different collections that are being put out that weren't displayed
that are being displayed now. It says a lot that we that we cherish that we that a new building is being built just to house these collections and what is I think is a storage for the Brit library is being moved out there. So, um,
I'll just say I I I do appreciate the time serving on this. Um, I remember asking if I could run. Um, just went to a meeting and asked our chairman if I could run if if if there was nobody else if someone would u if there was nobody
I'd like to be considered to run. And I I always remember that uh well, we there's okay. We got somebody. All right. It's I said, "All right, maybe next year, whatever." And um then I get a call after I decided to volunteer coaching baseball and and several other
things. I got a call asked, "Well, would you consider?" I said, "Well, I kind of commit to some other stuff now, but sure. Yeah, I I'll run." And um I always just remember um um that
um I as I was walking and knocking on doors and my first I just said please don't let me get killed my first election. Let me just and I end up being successful and but I met so many people knocking on doors and talking to people
that it was worth every all the experience doing it. Um, I tried in this position to and I actually I'll say this to Miss Rididgeway that I always remember how I was when I was out there and how I was treated and how I didn't understand
something and that uh they would always say, "Well, it's written in plain English." I said, "Well, I can't I must not understand English because I can't understand what's written here, what it's talking about." And there were subjects that I knew a lot about and I couldn't decipher what was on the
agenda. So I always thought was I got involved that I would always make sure people understood what we were doing. Uh maybe good or bad would try to do that that people understood what we were trying to uh get accomplished and and
bring that to the table so that questions are asked and answered. Um I and when people had issues or problems that was that's my job that was my job to make sure that if someone had a problem good bad or different at least
they got an answer if they want answer they may want to hurt here or not hear but at least they got an answer and I think I've helped a few people over time um tackle issues and and because of that um I go to places that I could sit there
and talk to someone because I know I helped them accomplish or, you know, get their driveway so the water didn't run down the their driveway, knock over their uh uh race their grass they planted every year or the road would uh um uh that they were losing their house
because um u something was being taken all their money. Just said that just doesn't sound right. and getting the prosecutor involved and the uh and uh and our our DOS person director
involved and and they took the fight and got that taken care of and and it's no better when uh when that person just says thank you. I said well that's my job. So and I I know for the people I talked to they that was their job. So
they took around with it. I I learned a lot. I always thought I should keep it open. I don't know all the answers. U but keep it open to mind when someone did it a little different. I u there's a lot of expertise in this county. There's 900
employees that know their stuff, know how to solve a problem. Uh it just and many times say, well, why do you say this to someone? Well, you had the answers to this problem. Why didn't you let us know? He said, well, I did. I said I said I go, "Well, and who did he
say it to?" I go, and I would go and I would say, "Well, that's my job now to take that answer you had in the bottom drawer gathering dust and and tell people what this answer is because it sounds like a logical answer that should be applied. Solutions are easy to find when you got people that know what
they're talking about. And we have a we have a lot here that know what they're talking about. So, it makes us look easy. It looks looks like geniuses, I guess, if we follow their lead and solve that problem. Um, I'm proud of the uh the county I
represent. Uh, I think um I guess my wife may disagree many times, but uh I don't really go out to eat anywhere besides this county. I usually stay here and attend things here because I think it's pretty special. um uh uh that you
know to me I and again I learned a lot of stuff by just being around people and having conversations uh uh with them and where they came from and what they've done and um and I learned a lot from them. So I want to thank the director I want to thank this this board for
allowing me to serve with them. Um, I always felt there was a lot of u u skills and a lot the people at this board bring a lot to the table from different directions that I do and it's made me better by listening to what they say. I I don't know if I always agree,
but but I understand what they're coming from and I learn from them and maybe I maybe I don't say it right. Many times I don't say it right, but maybe I I get a little better how I present it. Um uh and maybe but maybe I rub off a little bit on them too that uh that this is
what's important um to to me and uh years ago um sorry to go on a little bit but years ago when I got um again Mr. has directed you that for 15 years I worked on a a a theater project that I remember getting up in the middle of the
night and it was on television that there about 2,000 people showed up to make sure they didn't tear a building down and and I go uh and I remember getting out like they want to put up another drug store. We need another drug store like we need a hole in the head.
So, uh, and we went out and was 1,000 people came out, then 500 people, then 100 people, then there's 20, and then there's 10. And there's 10 people that that kept this building going for about eight or nine years. Those 10 people ran
probably every other organization in the city cuz people couldn't understand how how they just kept going because the people I was staring in the face were were the ones that got things done. And that really I I that always kept me going because there's always somebody came out of the woodwork to make
something work. And I I think that's why I'm I got a chance to be in this seat that I had that opportunity to help get that next step or over that hurdle for that the people out in this this uh chamber to uh get them the help or to go
forward. U so thank you. U merry Christmas to you all. Merry Christmas to you all and u and hopefully uh I'll see you around the county. So, thank you. >> Thank you. >> Sure. I'll see you.
>> First of all, I want to thank Tori and Doug for your service and uh your dedication to the county. It's been a pleasure working with you and I wish you the best. I'm sure we haven't heard the last from either of you.
Thanks. I'd like to congratulate our new director of uh office of aging, Barbetahan. Sir, for many, many years. You got big shoes to fill. I have confidence that you'll have no problem with it. It's a
very complex and hard job and I wish you well. And anything you need from me, feel free to reach out. Like Commissioner Albbrrook said, we attend a lot of events and it's not always just for reelection purposes, but gives you a
chance to get out, meet the public, get feedback from them and make them feel comfortable around you. So they'll reach out to you when they have issues or problems and they can talk to you about it. Some of the events that I've attended,
one was the southern New Jersey commissioners meeting was held last night in Egg Harbor City where all the commissioners from southern New Jersey get together, discuss issues in their counties and we all learn from each other which is a good thing.
I met with the director from cats, Susan Sorrow. She showed me her operation and uh again it's a complex system but it's it's running smoothly and serving our citizens and uh it was eye opening to
me. Also met with Steve Cervini the new director of the uh veterans office. Steve uh and I worked together years ago at the Bon Police Department. I know Steve. I know his capabilities. He he'll do a fine job. He's already come up with
some great ideas to move the office forward that sound great and uh we're going to be working with him on that. I attended the 4 awards dinner to uh
to honor the youth and the volunteers of 4. It was a great night. Myself and Commissioner Alrech were honored to be able to present some of the awards there and it was a good time. Good people and good organization.
I also attended the veteran wreath lang. It's a it's a great thing to honor the vets having lost an uncle in the war and my wife lost an uncle in the war. We have a special place for uh for
veterans and highly support them. I also attended at three Christmas parades. Although I didn't walk, I stayed in the warm car. But but it's a good thing again to support your local towns.
My own senior center dear Christmas lunch. It was a great time. Packed house at the north. Again, a chance to get out, meet the seniors, discuss things with them. learn from them and have them feel comfortable around them. Attended the Spanishame
relief fund fundraiser they just had this past weekend. They were raising money to help the people in Jamaica that uh suffered that terrible hurricane. It was great supporting them. I want to wish everybody a merry Christmas and a happy new year. May it
be a safe and prosperous New Year's. And on a personal note, thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Australia and in Brown University. You never know how close it's going to hit to home. But
speaking of my youngest son who teaches in New York City at the high school up there, one of the victims up there was one of his former students. So hopefully we have a better year on that tent. Again, merry Christmas, happy new
year to everybody. I also would like to congratulate our new department head. He's uh you need help. I really don't think you're going to need much help. From what I understand, you really got that uh that department down pat. So we wish you the best of luck. Welcome to the family. Uh,
I want to acknowledge our two new commissioners, Mr. Capola and Missy. Did I would you rather both name? >> We'll see you January. January second. Um, I want to say that uh I got a number
of phone calls uh deputy director alluding to it about our public works people uh from different cities, how happy they were on the results of the roads and everything that they did. So, I want to commend them. They do a really
awesome job. They were out in the middle of the night like they always are to try to get our roads uh cleared out. So, I want to commend them. Also, as far as what I did the last month, I damn thing. Uh,
I had major surgery on my foot, so I was kind of laid up. What I did do though, uh, thank God for technology. Um, this Zoom meetings, uh, are awesome. Uh, I mean, and that's what I did from my house. It was like one meeting after
another, uh, on my iPad. And I want to thank uh Kevin, our VA. He set up a lot of the meeting along along with Tim. Um if it wasn't for those two helping me out to set up these meetings, we did a lot of meetings uh for different uh
different departments uh that we discussed in different situations. And again, if it wasn't for them, uh I would have not been able to have all those meetings. It was probably about eight or nine meetings that we had uh over a period of time after the
operation that I had. So, I'm back. I got my little scooter here. I can roll around the place. It's it's it's fun. I'm still locked up in the house. Uh luckily, I'm downstairs now, not upstairs, but uh it's it's getting
there. I'm working on it. Uh I want to thank the board, okay? All the commissioners. They've done a great job. Whether you realize it or not or whether you think so, uh they have done a great job this year. Uh each one of them has their own uh committees, liaison to
different departments. One of the things that's easy for a director is when you know that your commissioners are taking care of their department, okay, and they're they're making sure that their department's running well or if they're
having the department's head calling to them and they're going to meetings, you know, as a director that you don't have to worry about. And then what happens is the director get is freed up to do other things. And everybody says, "Oh, he's a director. He does this or she does."
Okay, that's true. But if the rest of the county is not running smoothly, believe me when I tell you, I mean, you know, all the meetings you just went, you listed, okay? Uh the director can't work. So, I'm going to tell you right
now, this board has done a fabulous job. Uh we accomplished a lot this year. We really did. There was a lot of a mess that had to be cleaned up and we did. We cleaned a lot of it up and we're going
to do more next year. Right. Um, one of the things I love about this board is again, some people might not think this, but the attitude of everyone on this board is Cland County comes first.
The people of Cumberland County come first. Right? That's always been my directive and I didn't have to push it. They already did it. That's why I'm so proud of the commissioners. Right? They did their job and I'm very proud that
have been the director this year. So, that being said, I want to wish everybody a happy holiday. I know there's a lot of revisions that are celebrating something this uh December and January. I wish you all a happy holiday. myself. It's a merry Christmas.
Happy New Year. We got a new year coming up very soon. We want you to be safe. Be safe. Please take care of your families and we're going to see you next year. God bless you. >> Were you going to
>> executive session? >> Yes. So I believe that you wish that you're going to have an executive session with the possibility of taking action after correct. >> Thank you. Okay. So, uh, >> resolution 2025-743,
resolution providing for a meeting not open to the public in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Senator Byron and mayor open public meeting act NJSA 104-12 matters relating to collective bargaining agreements matters relating to litigation negotiation attorney
matters relating to employment relationship do I have a motion and second >> commissioner Austin yes >> commissioner Alcher Commissioner Romero. >> Yes. >> Commissioner, yes. Commissioner Taylor, yes. Deputy Director Maran, >> Director Sorrow,
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