DLCO Township Reorganization meeting, board of health meeting, and regular township committee meeting of January 5th, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Delo Township Municipal Building, 770 Coopertown Road, Deleno, New Jersey.
Good evening everyone. I call the 2026 reorg meeting to order. The sunshine statement. Please be advised the proper notice of this meeting has been given in compliance with the open public meetings act in the following manner. Written notice has been mailed to the Burlington
County Times and Courier Post newspapers and published in the December 5th, 2025 editions. Written notice has been posted on the official bulletin board of the township of Delica. excuse me, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Live stream statement. This meeting of the
Delo Township Committee may be transmitted via live stream on YouTube video. The streaming of the meeting is not intended to be relied upon as formal public access under the open public meetings act. And if the technology is disrupted for any reason, the township meeting will proceed in person as an
official meeting in accord with the official notice. Please stand for the flag salute. I aliance 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. >> Please welcome Pastor Wlesco Trinidad as she will give the invocation for this evening. Good evening. Let us pray.
We give thanks for the opportunity to gather here today as a community. Oh God, we are grateful for this town, for our shared community and country, and for the people who call this place home.
We ask for wisdom, patience, and understanding as we begin this year. May our decisions be guided by respect, honesty, and sincere desire to serve the common good. We ask for blessings and
guidance upon the town, our country, and all those entrusted with leadership. Grant our leaders clarity, integrity, and compassion as they serve. Help us to listen carefully, to speak thoughtfully,
and make decisions that promote peace, unity, and progress for the present and for the future. May this meeting be productive, peaceful, and purposeful. In your name we pray. Amen. >> Amen.
At this time, we will have the certifi certification of election for Kate Fitzpatrick to Delanco Township Committee. Hold on. Just let me read your certification and then we'll do your uh certificate of election board of countyers of Burlington County, New
Jersey. The said board do determine that an election held in the said county on the 4th day of November in the year of our Lord 2025. Kate Fitzpatrick of Delanco Township was duly elected to the office of committee member Delano Township Committee. In witness whereof,
I have here unto set my hand this 19th day of November in the year 2025. Heather Cheeseman, chairman of the board of county canvasers. It was attested by Joanne Schwarz, the county clerk, who uh attests I, Joanne Schwarz, Burlington County Clerk, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct statement of the board of county canvasers in relation to the said election. In testimony whereof, I have here unto set my hand an official seal this 19th day of November, 2025. Joanne Schwarz, County Clerk.
So we will now swear in I, Cath Patrick, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, that I will bear true true faith and allegiance to the same until the government is established in
the United States and in this state under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties of town committee member according to the best of my ability. So help me God. [applause]
Welcome. >> Thank you. >> And we will now have the certificate of election for Carolyn Seuss. Certificate of election. Board of County canvasers of Burlington County, New Jersey. The said board do determine that an election held in the said county on
the 4th day of November in the year of our Lord 2025. Carolyn Zeus of Delanco Township was duly elected to the office of committee member Delanco Township Committee. In witness whereof, I hear unto set my hand this 19th day of
November in the year 2025. Heather Cheeseman, chairman of the board of county canvasers, attested by Joanne Schwarz, county clerk. I, Joanne Schwarz, Burlington County Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the board
of county canvasers in relation to the said election. In testimony whereof, I have I have here unto said my hand an official seal this 19th day of November, 2025. Joanne Schwarz, County Clerk.
So we will now swear in the sus. I >> I >> Harry >> Carolyn Cruz >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New
Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> and I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people
>> and that I I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of >> all the duties of the office of >> township committee member >> township committee >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability.
Thank you. [applause] At this time, I ask the committee to appoint a mayor for 2026. >> Can I have the mayor? >> I'll make a motion to appoint Miss Kate Fitzpatrick. >> I'll second the motion.
>> Thank you. I make a motion to appoint Scott Bartlett as mayor. >> I'll second that. Okay, we'll do the first roll call. >> The first roll call to appoint uh Kate Fitzpatrick. Mr. Bartlett,
>> I am voting no. Over the past two years with my service as mayor in 24 and Carolyn's last year, the township has experienced measurable growth, forward momentum, and through new initiatives, projects, and planning efforts. And I believe continuity in that direction is
critical, particularly as we enter a pivotal year with the town's 100th anniversary. And I don't believe it's an appropriate time to shift away from that progress or risk reversing course. >> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. Olette,
>> yes. >> Miss Seuss, >> no. And I also echo Mr. Bartlett's comments. >> Miss Fitzpatrick, >> yes. If I could reach out to my solistister as we have three three votes that resolves the issue.
>> All right. Thank you, Mr. Hel. At this time, I turn the meeting over to Mayor Fitzpatrick. >> Do I need to have the oath administered? >> Oh, yes. Let's do that first. Okay. >> [clears throat] >> I
>> Kate Fitzpatrick >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of of the state of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance
>> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the saints >> to the saints >> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully
>> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of mayor >> all the duties of the office of mayor >> according to the best of my ability the brain to the best of my ability to help you. So, thank you.
[applause] >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you everyone for being here tonight. I'd like to a special thank you to my two friends from high school, Val Maer and Sue Virgil for being here
swearing me in and my pastor for doing the invocation and she she will be doing the benediction later. But before we move on uh to business, I have a few things that I'd like to share.
And it is that I would like to reassure everyone here tonight and online that I will continue to work with the entire team and that governs our town and do what's best for Deleno. I'd like to take a little walk down memory lane for the
past 24 years that include many members of the township committee just to tell you some of the things that have happened during that time. Uh this municipal building was just a field. Gateway Park was an old gas station. Burlington Avenue streetscape,
which has actually enhanced our business district for our smalltown character and resident businesses. The old Lipincot building uh was purchased and demolished. An Eagle Scout project by Steven Lure improved the area and we
plan to expand that park uh for one of our Centennial projects this year. We worked with developers and HOAs from Newton's Landing, The Point Crossings, and uh Creekide to assist in making sure
that the projects were completed as planned. The Field of Dreams was nothing but a field of weeds and crab grass. It now hosts four soccer fields, a softball field, and an area that we use
for events for the town and the school. We worked to do what we could with Deetsz and Watson to clean up the stench and the and the debris from that horrendous fire, but we were eventually able to get commercial business back in that
area by Stanger and Galto. Hawk Island and West Avenue were removed from dredge spoils and both areas are now open to the public to enjoy the nature and beauty of our waterfront properties. The Zurbrook mansion was purchased by the town to stop Capitol Academy to continue
their efforts through the state to house troubled teens. It is now on the state national historic registers. The Zurbrook Park has finally been developed into a beautiful waterfront park for everyone to enjoy.
A road improvement program was initiated to improve our infrastructure through our capital accounting grants. This year, Newton's Landing Boulevard is on that list of improvements to be done. Safety is a big concern in our town, and we worked with the different chiefs of
police to make sure that we had the correct number of officers to keep our town safe. We worked with the professionals and the joint land use board to be at the forefront of the affordable housing requirements for Delanco. We have enough credits to carry
us through to the fifth round. Waterfront access and park. By purchasing the AS Street property along the Rancokus Creek, our hopes of developing an incredible park for fishing, access for canoes and kayaks,
and a picnic are now on the table. We supported our schools and library, 401 Creek Road. This recent purchase is now slated for an RFP this month as we can determine what is best uh used for that
property and recover our funds. The above are only some of the improvements made for the last 24 years. The members of the township committee were many and they should be acknowledged as I've had the privilege and honor to work with each and every one of them. Victor Viterino, Bill
Dylanbeck, Marlene Jazz, Joe Galvano, Joan Hinkle, John Brown, Jackie D. Carlo, John Canianio, Ed De Vini, Mike Templeton, Ferno Le, Bob Dovy, Christine Holland, Matt Scott Bartlett, Carolyn
Seuss, and Phil McFaden. So I can tell you that it does take a team and that this team will continue to move Delanco forward as we have for many many years. So I thank you for listening and we are planning events to celebrate the 100th
birthday of Delano and the 250th birthday of the United States. And with that said, I will start the business at hand. [applause] So, at this time, I would like a motion to appoint a deputy mayor.
>> I'd like to make a motion to appoint Phil McBaden as deputy mayor. >> Uh, second. I'll second that. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> abstain.
>> Mr. McFaden. Yes, >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes, >> Miss Seuss. >> Abstain, >> Miss Fitzpatrick. >> Yes. I >> I >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear
>> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the State of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance to the same >> to the same
>> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially >> and partially >> and justly perform
>> justly perform >> all the duties of the officer >> all the duties of the office >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability >> so help me now >> so help me back Thank you. [applause] Thank you.
Now, we have one other guest I would like to introduce tonight and that is um a special guest as many of you may have seen her on Facebook. Uh her name is Trisha and she is the tri
rear top sereratopric tri triceratop t r i c e r o t o p. Uh she is uh a new addition to Delano and I'd like to introduce her handler Jess Knight to say a few words about Trisha.
>> I we've all had a wonky year wasn't the greatest. So, I wanted to start something stupid and fun. And I can't believe how people walk through this town. I couldn't even find her. I had people like, I can't find my story. My mom needed to tell her people were
following me. Um, but I think we did it for a whole month of Trisha traveling all around. I found all the new back roads and it was fun. I now know how to spell triceratops
because I've looked at her many times. [laughter] But it was fun and we're going to be doing it again next year. And the one thing I learned is that people learn loopholes. >> So we have to change the rules for next year, but it'll be fun.
>> Thank you. Thank you, Jess. It's a fun event for everybody in town. I think everybody's enjoying it. Okay, now we're going to move on to township committee. Liaison position appointments by consent roll call. Uh Fitzpatrick, administration, personnel
and professional staff, finance co-leazison, public works co-leason, sewage authority, recreation commission co-aison, open space co-leazison, hen advisory board, and senior citizens. McFadden Joint Land Use Board, Municipal
Courtazison, Public Works Co-leason, Environmental Advisory Board, Shared Services, Route 130 Corridor, Open Space Co-leason, uh, Bartlett, Mr. Bartlett, Board of Ed, um, Fire Commissioners, Fire Department,
EMS, code enforcement and construction code, Olette, Fernolet, Library, Joint Land Use, Oh yeah, excuse me. Joint Insurance Fund, History Board, Burlington County Commissioners, Municipal Courtazison,
uh Carolyn Seuss, Finance Co-leason, Sha Tree Commission, Recreation Co-leason, Code Enforcement and Construction Code Services, Del Riv Disa. So, I need a motion to approve the liaison positions
by consent. >> So, move second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett. Yes, >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes, >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes, >> Miss Suss. >> Yes, >> Miss Fitzpatrick. >> Yes. Uh, local board of health. Um, I
need a motion to approve um Scott Bartlett, Kate Fitzpatrick, Phil McFaden, Fernand Olette, Carolyn Seuss to be appointed to the local board of health for 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please.
>> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. Mr. Olette, >> yes. >> Miss Seuss, >> yes. >> Miss Fitzpatrick, >> yes. >> Uh, resolution 2026-1, appointment of municipal clerk, three-year term expiring 123128,
Beverly G. Russell RMC. Motion. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Absolutely. Yes. >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes.
>> Miss Fitzpatrick? Yes. So, will we be administering that oath? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh, if Beverly D. vessel do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Missouri, that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the same and to the government established in the United States and in this state under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully impartially and justly reform all the duties of the office of municipal cl according to the best of my ability. So help me.
[applause] Congratulations. [laughter] >> [laughter] >> resolution 20262 appointment of uh deputy municipal clerk one-year term expiring 123126 Hart. Is there a motion to appoint Erin
as the uh deputy municipal clerk? So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes. >> Mr. McBaden. >> Abstain. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. Miss Fitzpatrick.
>> Yes. >> Mrs. Seminar will be administering the youth to Erin. I, Erin Hart, >> I, Erin Hart, >> do solemnly swear >> domly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States
>> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same
and to the government established in the United States >> and to the government established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and I will faithfully and impartially >> and justly perform
>> all the duties of the office >> all the duties of the office >> deputy municipal clerk >> deputy municipal clerk >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability >> [applause] >> Pick it up. Consent agenda items. Consent agenda
items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with a single motion. Any item requiring discussion will be removed from the consent agenda. All consent agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes. Is everyone okay with everything?
I think you have plenty of time. Consent agenda. Pardon? >> Yeah. >> Did you have anything? >> No. Consent agenda for resolutions 2026 3 through 202627. Three, resolution requiring advanced
written notice of all meetings to the township of Delano. Four, resolution establishing the regular meeting dates of the township of Delano. Five, establishing public officials bonds for 2026. Six, adopting
cash management plan. Seven, authorizing signatures on township checks. Eight, authorizing investment of idle funds and fund transfers. Nine, establishing interest rates for delinquent taxes within the township of Delanco. 10,
authorizing the forgiveness of interest on tax payments paid within 10 days of the due date. 11. authorizing the assessor to file with the Burlington County Board of Taxation such appeals as may be necessary to maintain accuracy and equality in the assessment list of
the township of Delanco. 12. Appointing Daniel Rosenberg as municipal public defender for 2026. 13. Appointing Brendan Moles as municipal prosecutor for 2026. 14. Authorize tax assessor to handle
roll back assessment matters on behalf of the township of Delano. 15. Authorizing representatives to participate in meetings of the Burlington County Shared Services Forum. 16. Resolution of the Committee of the Township of Delano, County of Burlington, New Jersey, authorizing the
township's participation in collaborative municipal efforts for the m mutual purpose of generating and sharing ideas concerning municipal costs savings efforts for the benefit of the municipalities participating and authorizing the Deleno Township
Committee members, its township administrator and/or assistant township administrator to represent the township of Deleno with joint meetings. 17. Appointing fund commission commissioner GIF Aaron Provenzano. 18. Appointing
alternate fund commissioner GIF Fern Olette. 19. Resolution designating official newspaper for local publication for the township of Delano. 20. Authorizing purchase of fuel from Majestic Oil Company, Inc. under state
contract in accordance with NJSA48 col1-12. Adop adopting temporary budget 22. Cancelling delinquent tax balances under $10. 23. Appointing temporary substitutes for municipal prosecutor.
24. Resolution appointing municipal public agency compliance officer for 2026, Deborah Simona. 25 appointing registra 3-year term expiring 123128 Beverly G. Russell 26
designating officer to certify municipal improvements not assessed Beverly G. Russell 27 Appointing Emergency Management Coordinator 3-year term expiring 123128 Robert Vernick
resolution 28 appointing deputy emergency management quarter 3-year term Scott Bartlett consent role for resolutions two 2026-3 through 2026-28 I need a motion >> so moved
>> second >> roll call Please. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. >> Miss Fitzpatrick. >> Yes. >> Consent agenda for appointments. Fair and open competitive process resolutions
2026-29 through 2026-33. 29. Resolution authorizing the award of contract for professional services through the fair and open competitive contract provisions. Township solicitor
Douglas Heinhole, Raymond Coleman, and Heinhole. 30. Resolution authorizing the award of contract for professional services through the fair and open competitive contract provisions township auditor
Robert and Verso in Verso and Stewart. 31 resolution authorizing an award of contract for professional services through the fair and open competitive contract provisions township planner Scott Taylor design resolution 32
authorizing the award of contract for professional services through the fair and open competitive contract provisions risk management consultant for Burlington County JIF Steve Walsh the Barlay group 33 resolution authorizing the award of contract contract for
professional services through the fair and open competitive contract provisions township engineer Christopher Null ER II. So is there uh now we have the consent role for resolutions 2026-29 through 202633.
A motion please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes. >> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. Olette, >> yes. >> Miss Seuss, >> yes. Miss Kitpacher. >> Yes.
Non-competitive professional appointments. Uh resolution 2026-34 authorizing professional services appointment of affordable housing planner Mary Beth Lanigan of Clark Hinton Hints.
35 resolution authorizing professional services appointment for special counsel employment law attorney Amy Gurin of Parker McKay. Is there a motion for resolution 2026-35
and 2026 or 34 and 2026-35? Please. >> I'll make a motion. >> Bill McFaden. Second. >> I'll second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McFaden? >> Yes. >> Mr. Olette? >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss? >> Yes.
>> Miss Fitzpatrick? >> Yes. Appointment by consent. Roll call. Township administrator for 2026. Deborah Simmonro, deputy registar of vital statistics for 2026. Erin Provenzano,
alternate deput deputy register for 2026. Erin Hart, tax search officer for 2026, Jennifer Delal, police matron, Daniel Burray, crossing guards, Valerie Romano, David Rust, Nancy Rust, Bernard
Sty, and Larry Walford. Environmental Advisory Board, three-year term expiring 1231 2028. Linda Gaffne, William Matt Levitz, and Mike Templeton. Recreation Commission 5-year terms expiring 1231
2030. Morin Hildebrand, Steven Lure, Phil McFaden. Recreation Commission alternate number one, 5-year term to 1231 2030. Jennifer Vosine, history board, three-year terms to December 31,
2022. Peter Fritz and Daniel Falro, History Board, one-year term to 1231, 2022. Township committee representative Fernand Shri Commission 5-year terms to 1231 2030. Amber Perutter, Joint Land Use
Board, Class 3, one-year term expiring 1231 2026. Phil McFaden Sewage Authority 5-year term to 1312031. Uh William Matalvitz Hen Advisory Board
one-year terms expiring 1231 2026 Suzanne Perez, Lynn Fulton, Caitlyn Diagustinino, and Jess Knight. Zoning Code Enforcement Officer for 2026, Ed Riano,
CO and Rental Inspector for 2026, Ronald Halt, Deputy Zoning Officer for 2026, Beverly G. Russell. So, motion to approve those appointments. >> So, move.
>> Second. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McFaden. Yes, >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes, >> Miss Seuss. >> No. >> All right. Uh, Miss Fispatrick. >> Yes.
>> Uh, mayor's appointment to the Joint Land Use Board. Joint Land Use Board, class one, one-year term expiring 1231 2026. Steven Lure. Joint Land Use Board Class 2 one-year term expiring 1231 2026. Ed Rouano. Joint Land Use Board
Class 4 alternate number one two-year term expiring 1231 2027 Stephen Jazz. So now we'll have um the oath of office administered to all the new appointees that are present tonight.
And I think Steve, you're going to do that. >> Yes, we have Steve Raymond. >> Thank you, Steve. [snorts] stand up. >> Yeah. >> Right. So, um what we're going to do is you'll always
raise right hand. Repeat after me. There's going to be going to be a spot where um I say in the office and you're going to state your particular office. Um there's also an opportunity at the end if you would like you can add. So, I state
>> do solemnly swear or affirm >> so >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey
>> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same to the >> and to the government established and to the governor established >> in the United States in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people under
the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties >> all the duties >> of the office of the office
>> according to building. >> Congratulations. >> When we're all done, come get your get your >> Thank you. Thank you, Steve. Thank you to our members on the various boards. We don't know what we would do without you.
your work is important for everything that goes on in this town and we certainly do appreciate that. Um, so the next item up on our agenda is the 2025 holiday decorating contest winners and
uh I believe that um those will be done by the Delo Recreation Commission. Al, I guess you're going to be doing that. Okay, you're up. As many of you know, every year we contest for our lights. Every year it seems to get better and better and
bigger and better. This year we have two people over here that very well earned these awards. Um we see contest. So first I'd like to welcome up our second place winner to which we Matt
Marcus >> [applause] >> And our first place winner just fired here [laughter] in circle. [applause] I also have an award for Matt. So many of you know Matt and I are good friends, but we like to have a little ride. Thank
you. So Matt said he's always wanted a keepsake. You know, like a roll on a man or something. So I created him this little thing that says uh my house is a 10. My buddy's house is maybe a six or a seven. [laughter] >> [applause]
>> more people in town and see all these especially street up this year is great and I was on vacation and you launched this so every day on this ship I was >> I bought for next year
[laughter] with you guys and let's see the facilities going on thank Thank you. [applause] >> And we love the sweater, Greg. [laughter] >> Yeah, we have in employee years of uh service recognition. Um do we have those
certificates? >> They're on the table. >> Okay. 25 years. Jennifer Espazia [applause] I don't think Carol is with us but 20 years recognition for Carol
[applause] 15 years for Ron Paul. [applause] Thank you. See Larry here. Edward Larry Engines in recognition of 10 years. Larry works with our public works department.
[applause] Michael Hers Hersfield recognition of 10 years of service. He's in our police department. I don't think he's >> not [applause] 10 years service. She's probably out there setting up for the reception after
the meeting. So, thank you, ERIN. [applause] And Casey Malik, he's also a police officer for five years uh with our uh department. THANK YOU [applause] very Okay, the meeting is now open to the
public for comments and questions. Oh, okay. There being none, I'll close this portion of the meeting to the public. Um, township committee comments. I'll start with Carolyn. >> Nothing at this time. Thank you,
>> Matt or Scott, >> whatever you want to call me. >> I could think of something, but >> I don't think I can say that. >> Sure. [laughter] I hope everyone has a very safe and happy new year. Short and sweet. >> Thank you, Sarah.
>> Happy New Year to everyone and uh we look forward to doing great things this year. We've got a lot of work to do uh especially with our budget uh and uh well, I'll leave it at that. There's a lot of work to do and look forward to doing.
Mayor. >> Yeah. >> I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank the committee and my family for their support. Uh thank you, Mayor Seuss, for all that you have done and continue to do for the residents of
town. Your dedication and passion for serving the residents of Delanco is truly commendable. You certainly have raised the bar for future committee members. I also want to say thank you to the township administrative office, police officers,
and public works staff for all that they do for this town and the residents. Together, you form the backbone of the township government. To the township administrator, chief of police, director of public works, and
the newly appointed municipal clerk, I thank you for continued service in our town. I look forward to working with all you as we continue the effort to improve the quality of life in Delanco. I want to give a special thanks to the numerous
volunteers who serve on various township boards and community organization. You, the volunteer, form the heart of this community. It is your dedication, commitment, willingness to serve that makes Delanco truly shine.
As a longtime member of the recreation commission, I can understand at times it's a thankful task. But having worked with many of you over the years, and I know as a fellow volunteer, you don't do it for the titles, the
praise, even remembrance. You do it for the love of the community and hope to leave the community, leave the town behind a little better than the next gener for the next generation. I want to thank you. Look forward to continuing the work
of 2026 and beyond. And I want to take the time to thank everybody who attended the 2026 meeting and the reorg meeting and wish everybody a happy and healthy new year. >> Thank you, Phil.
Uh, I would just like to wish everyone a healthy and happy new year and uh, ditto to everything that Phil said. And I would also ask before we adjourn this particular part of our meeting if everyone would stay. We have two short meetings and then we have a reception
some um, some refreshments afterwards in the lobby. So at this time I would ask uh pastor Weslesca Trinidad to give the benediction. Thank you again for the opportunity to
be here with you guys and uh to have the privilege of um opening and closing um the meeting with a prayer. Uh let us pray as we go from this place. May we carry with us a spirit of respect,
understanding, and cooperation. May our town be strengthened by unity, our country guided by wisdom, and our leaders supported by integrity and compassion. May the work begun here continue with purpose, and may our
actions reflect care for one another and commitment to the common good. Go in peace and may we be a blessing to our township, to our country, and especially to our little town of the
Lanco. Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. >> So, I'd ask for a motion to adjourn this reorganization meeting. >> So, move. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes.
>> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. Olette, >> yes. Miss Seuss. Yes. Miss Fifth Grab. >> Yes. So, now we'll go into the um Deleno Township Board of Health meeting January 5th held at the uh municipal building at
6:45. Uh roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> present. >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. >> Mr. Olette >> here. Yes. >> Miss Sus here. Miss Fitzpatrick >> here. Um do we do the flag salute again?
Yeah. Okay. Please join me in the flag salute. >> I pledge algiance 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. >> Beth, would you please read the sunshine statement? Please be advised the proper notice of this meeting has been given in compliance with the open public meetings act in the following manner. Written notice has been mailed to the Burlington County Times and Carrier Post and published in the December 28th, 2025
editions. Written notice has been posted on the official bulletin board of the township of Delanco at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Live stream statement. This meeting of the Delo Township Committee may be transmitted via liveream on YouTube video. The streaming of the meeting is not intended to be relied upon as formal public
access under open public meetings act. And if the technology is disrupted for any reason, the township meeting will proceed in person as an official meeting in accord with the official notice. We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refer to the rules governing public comment attached to this agenda.
Okay. Um the first item up is the appointment of the board of health secretary for 2026. Need a motion to appoint Beverly Russell as the Deleno Board of Health Secretary for 2026.
>> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes. >> Mr. Olette, >> yes. >> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Miss Seuss, >> yes. >> And Miss Fifth Peter, >> yes. >> Um, is there any correspondence?
>> There is none. >> Okay. Board of Health meeting is open to the public for comments and questions. There being none, I'll close this portion of the meeting to the public. Any comments from township committee? >> Hearing stay healthy.
>> Yes. [laughter] Hearing none. Uh motion to adjurnn. >> So moved. Second. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. And Miss Fitzpatrick.
Yes. Okay. January 5th regular meeting for January 5th at the Delo Municipal Building at 750. [clears throat] Say um
>> 650. >> Oh, excuse me. 650. Uh roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> still here. >> Mr. McFaden >> here. >> Mr. Olette >> here. >> Miss Seuss >> here. and Mr. >> here also present Mrs. Seero our
township administrator Mr. Fox our township engineer um Mr. Raymond our township solicitor Mrs. Russell our municipal clerk Mrs. Hart our deputy municipal clerk Mr. uh Fenomore our superintendent of public
works and Mr. Warren, our police chief. Please join me in a flag salute. >> I aliance 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. >> Okay, Bev, here we go again. >> Okay. Please be advised that proper notice of this meeting has been given in compliance with the open public meetings act in the following manner. Written notice has been mailed to the Bington County Times and carrier post and published in the December 28th, 2025 editions. Written notice has been posted
on the official bulletin board of the town of Delanco at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Live stream statement. This meeting of the Deleno Township Committee may be transmitted via live stream on YouTube video. The streaming of the meeting is not intended to be relied upon as formal access under open public meetings act. And if the
technology is disrupted for any reason, the township meeting will proceed in person as an official meeting in accord with the official notice. We ask that you please silence your cell phones and refer to the rules governing public comment attached to this agenda. Thank you, Beth. Um, I would ask for a
moment of silence. Um, in December, I think it was the 31st, we lost a member of Delanco Township, Susan Morrisy, from Newton's Landing. So, I just ask for a moment of silence. >> Thank you.
Uh, meeting open to the public for comments and questions. Agenda items session one. Good evening committee. Happy to be here. So, first I wanted to tell you that I had an opportunity to walk through Rock Island preserve the other
day. Um, it was the weather was great. It was an incredible experience. Um, I'm glad that the township opened that up again. Um, I'm also interested to know if there's any pending information regarding the uh RFP for 401 Creek Road.
Um, I was told that there might be something available for uh future purchase or development. >> Um, I referred to to Deborah to Mrs. Simmonro because it's just about ready to go. >> It is actually going to be posted this
week on our website and sent out. >> Very good. Thank you very much. >> Anyone else? >> I'll close this portion of the meeting to the public. Uh comments, professionals. Harry,
>> thank you, Mayor. Um I short, we only have a few items here on the 20 24 road program. Um that's Del Avenue Davies. All the work is complete there. uh initiative to the contractor. Uh but
most of that work you can't do until the weather's mixed. So that will be getting done probably in the spring when I can't have spring but it's only project of our time.
the um as you mentioned in your state as mayor the planning road project that is going that's going to be done going throughout the city in March and that will be done um in early spring that's
over boulevard um in its entirety along with that we are providing um school parking lot uh grant received uh by the county public school And um I keep overlaying the the back parking lot
area. Uh the circular driveway area is not being done to do that, but we will be leaving that that um parking lot along contract. Uh the Union program has submitted to
the Army Corps and D have some preliminary comments from the Army Corps. nothing we need to be um as you know I think the best love at the state level and uh excuse me if we know something I can I can
that's all I have >> thank you Harry does anybody have any questions for Harry >> no um Steve >> uh the only thing I have is um on behalf of Doug myself the entire firm thank you
to uh council for the the reappoint uh and then also So, um the negotiations continue to uh to uh uh go forward with the with the school on the library. Uh there was another um proposal this this
this morning or this afternoon and um I think just need some time to consider that offer and weigh a response, but nothing other than that. Nothing at this time. >> Okay. Thank [clears throat] you. Any questions for Steve? >> Mrs. Seinero. Uh just briefly, I want to
again congratulate Erin and um Bev. They've been wonderful to work with. So it's welldeserved promotions on both of their behalfs. And also uh budget is uh up and running. So request forms are going out tomorrow. So we're we're
moving forward with with the 2026 budget. >> Okay. >> Thank you, Beth. >> I have nothing to report at this time. Okay, >> John. >> Yes. Um, [clears throat]
we finished up our le season. Uh, we probably made 12 passes down every street. Uh, we picked up 1,850 cubic feet, I believe. We plowed and salted a couple of snowstorms.
uh with the windstorm gone and you know that one storm we had uh we had five trees down at Hawk Island again >> uh we had three at West Avenue trail so that wasn't too bad we had one in in the
town and then we had one at the school um I've been turning the leaves um we had to put some signs back up at Newton landing I guess from all the wind twisting and turn it. Just snap them right off. Drug them back up and put a
ton of a half a ton of patch out for five. That's it. >> Chief, >> nothing to report. It's done. >> Okay. >> To go. >> Thank you. >> Consent agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with a
single motion. Any item requiring discussion will be removed from the consent agenda. All consent agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes. Resolution 2026-36 appointing a contact person to access
the GIF employment practices liability helpline. Approve payment of bills in the amount of $259,288.13 as per the bill list runs dated 15 2026. Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda item? I'll make a motion.
>> Second. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes. >> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. >> Miss Smith? >> Yes. Um, any correspondence, Beth? >> Nothing to report at this time. >> Okay. Meeting is open to the public for
any questions or concerns. >> Right. you know, [laughter] I didn't mention anything last week. Um, something for Mr. Fox.
They the PSG and stuff have been all pulling out put in flags and lined everything where all the power systems are. So, just want to let you know all. Okay. So, that it's pretty much all done. Take a water line. They got
elected pass. >> Yeah, call them the markups. >> Yeah, Marks. Okay. Um, this president's room asking what's this? They forget. Uh, John retention basins.
What's going on with them? They're having uh you want to hold off till this year. I I don't know. I have to go into the administrator. Okay. Okay.
President that's on class. >> We'll get to it. >> I know you will. I know you will. >> Um, right now Caroline in Newton's Landing. We only have one speed limit sign.
I've gotten hit almost twice in the last month with with residents down Newton's Landing Boulevard, both directions. Emory and ships. Is there any way of getting some additional speed limit signs out
there? >> Just to slow them down >> and stuff. >> I don't go through town or borders, but no problem. >> I guess we'll have to put Well, I think that has to be done by ordinance >> ordinance >> to put those signs up. So, we'll look into it. >> Harry, you may want to take a look out
there to see where they should be. Um because >> we could certainly do that for you. Yeah. >> To actually see the best place to I mean there's only the one when you go in. Is that it? >> That's it. We got to go. The reason why I'm bringing this up is when vehicles
come down New Lane Boulevard. They get to the circle again and they make that quick right onto Rust Farm Way. Couple of vehicles right there have all people have been very close in getting picked because they're backing out of their driveway right there and these guys come
barreling down there and I'm not talking just non-residents I'm talking residents. I'm putting an article in our new news. >> Yeah. >> About this. >> I was going to suggest >> and what happens is it's going to be >> they're ain't going to like it. But what
the last name deals with chief group 130 from probably Bridge Road to Fairview. That's like a racetrack. I know we only have a port short portion of that. Is there any way of getting
some other uh cameras on that light at Bridge? >> I don't control the light. That's that's state. since you're anything about talking to the county to the state >> or anybody else or even getting you know like >> camera's not gonna camera's not going to stop speeding right
>> no put put them on boulevard right now I'm out the circle they have signs out there for what happens telling you what you're speed limit if you're over a certain amount they give you a >> best for the county highway I can't I don't control that state highway but >> did you talk to the council >> we have they don't they do what they
want to do same thing you guys were complaining about the circle it's not ours at the state highway. I have no control. >> Mayor [clears throat] Mayor Patrick need communication with Senator Singleton. >> Yeah, we can communicate with the senator and see if he can do something. They may they have one of those vehicles
that shows the speed limit. Maybe the state has one >> uh that they'll put in that area. I I'll certainly contact the senator Ray >> because they come out of there, I turn out on there and they say, "Would you that light changes? It's like a racetrack cuz you got about a mile
racetrack right in there before you hit Fairview in Del Rain." >> And those guys, they don't care about anybody. They're going to cause an accident and it's not them in the accident. It's going to be another individual. >> So, >> yeah, I know it is. >> It's hard pulling out of Home Depot,
too. >> It's crazy. Yeah, I know. I always hold my breath. >> Yeah, speed bump. >> Yeah, that'll be >> Thank you, Ray. Happy New Year. Thank you. Anyone else?
>> Yes. Tim Kishler, 12 Harris Court. I was going to wait a little while to the dust settle with the new year about this, but since my friend Ray brought this up, I thought I would just reiterate it. I had spoken with our previous mayor and uh had hoped that the what I had mentioned
would be followed up by uh Mr. Fox. Um, as you may or may not know, we're coming off of two 45 mph roads before we enter uh Newton's Landing. There's a single 25 mph speed limit sign hidden under one of
10 trees on the right hand side. Um, I was suggesting not only that the sign be situated better, but that the speed limit be reduced to 15 miles an hour and that there be any number of other signage. And I was justifying this um
based on some research I did with talking with the the police uh in uh in Morstown. And I I I had mentioned this to Carolyn that I think that technically this the beginning of Newton's Landing
uh uh boulevard there constitutes a curved road which justifies reducing the speed to 15 m an hour and uh putting up uh yellow signage which would otherwise be prohibited. So I like I said I was going to wait until you start it with
the repaving because that will probably only make people go faster with a nice smooth surface there. But, uh, since you're, uh, newly elected or reelected, [laughter] uh, I thought I would bring it up again, especially since Rey, uh, brought it up. >> Yeah. So, I'll get in touch with you
about that because we would have to contact the county. Uh, and, you know, I I will send a letter to Joe Brickley about that, but I I want to get some more details from you. >> Well, he's talking about Newton's Lane Boulevard. We did talk about that. Harry did look into that already. Harry, do you want to talk about that?
>> Yeah. Um as part of our survey for the for the upcoming growth program um we did locate all the the bushes and trees and etc on site the road so we can determine where the site triangles are um that was an issue um one issue
triangles so we are able to address that and I would also suggest that as part of that project say John and we could look into the speed and and signing under that contract sign.
>> That would be good. But I thought it was also the road, not just Newton's Landing Boulevard. I thought you wanted something done on Creek Road. Did I misunderstand that? >> No, it's coming off of Creek Road. >> It's just as you're coming off of >> Okay. >> Old Creek Road. Whatever it's called. I don't even know. Old Creek Road.
>> Creek Road. Old Creek Road. >> They're both 45 miles an hour there. And that's fine. But there's stop signs there. Sometimes they stop there, sometimes they don't. But they're coming in to Newton's Landing with very little notice the fact that the speed limit is is so severely decreased and in my
opinion not not even enough. Uh we got into a a whole rabbit hole with the trees and bushes and whose was whose and who should be and that's a whole separate issue. It's just that it's >> uh we've got the point over there. It's 15 miles an hour. The sign is right as
you come into that community there. Ours is a little ways in. It's, as Ray said, it's the only one. Um, it's it's hidden off to the side under trees. Um, but I think there's an opportunity to have more to maybe even have it reduced, to
have some of this these yellow signage, which would otherwise be prohibited. Um, given that it is technically a curved road, which from what I read of the ordinance would justify. >> Yeah. Something we have to be careful of mayor is to reduce the speed of it from
25. Yeah, >> we can't do that. We've done this familiar with uh another time.
Um they actually did a Chinese study and they had increased traffic because you you have to follow certain laws and regulations. school, what carries your student number of cars,
the trips and things like that. Um, so we have to be careful that we don't run into that same problem. It it's very possible that could be rated at a higher speed on the road. >> Harry, is this an addition? >> Is this an addition to the traffic study
we just had done? Would this be a different one of that? >> It wasn't in that traffic study. >> Well, every road was supposed to be in itself. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. They didn't I don't think that was addressed. Perkins Lane was addressed in that study, but I don't remember Newton's Landing was not addressed in
that study because I review that study. >> So, do you put a counter out there? Is that what it is? Or >> you put a counter out there where you look at accident reports um and and things like that. Um site distance. >> I I do remember for a while we had one of those those signs that told you how fast you were going.
>> Yeah. um that maybe helped things a little while for a short time, but uh from what I remember, you said it doesn't really register the cars. >> There's there's nothing is held uh in uh recorded. It's just >> it goes on, it goes off. You don't know
how many cars sped by there >> and and in and what you know excessive speed limit. Anyway, I just thought since Ray brought it up, I would just uh >> we can definitely take a look as far as newsletter. >> Well, I don't want to have a general election over it.
>> No. [laughter] >> Thank you, Tim. Anyone else? We're wrapping up the meeting. So, if you have anything to say. Yeah. Come on. >> Yeah, sure. >> I didn't know we were that far along. >> Yeah, >> we started at six.
>> Yeah, we did start at six. >> Uh my name's Harold Klinger, uh 509 Buttonwood Street, and I've been I don't come to all the meetings, but I follow the meetings on YouTube uh to see what's going on. And I
noticed the latest hot issue is the library. Although I've been told it's been going on for a long long time. It's not really like a new hot issue. It's just a continuous hot issue.
And uh I was had a thought process on it that why is this the case? And it seems to me what what I thought was that
wherever the county is involved, there's some kind of problem. Whether it's with the township or whether it's with the people who live in the township, uh the people who run the township, uh it's always seems to be the county
is at the bottom of everything. matter whether you talk about the bridge, whether you talk about Brington Avenue, whether you talk about the schools, uh, uh, it just seems the county is
always at the bottom of everything. In this case with the library, it seems to be the county again. Uh, they run the school. The school has a library. And
you're right back to the county is the problem. Anybody ask something about, well, can we do this? Can we do that? Well, we can't because we got to go to school board. Go to school board. Well, we can't do nothing. We got to go to the
county. So, it just goes around and around and around and I just had a a thought process of maybe anything in the future, including this library issue, is that we
get it away from the county. If it's going to be a Delanco library, that should be a Delanco library. It shouldn't be a a a school library or county library. It should should be a Delanco library. Once upon a time
there was a Delanco library and it sat across the street from me at the old township building which is now a dental office. And when we got into this debacle over the
401 Creek uh process, right, I just happened to be talking to the dentist. I said, "Well, you know, the the township seems to be buying up property and and and doing things." And so I said I said, "I
how much would you want me for your place?" And he said, "I'll take a million dollars." And I then I thought about it and I said, you know, a million dollars is really not a lot of money
uh in a in a a commercial type building and stuff like that. And and actually the library used to be there and and that's what it was, the Dela Library. Um,
so that was just a a thought that well maybe uh we could raise a million dollars and and and move the library there and make it to Delanco library, not not the school library or the county library, the Dela library
and and and then gez then I started thinking back to 401 uh Creek Road and there's actually a building there used to be u friends of Cyrus
and I I think I'm not sure I think we own that building now. >> Yes. Yeah. >> And I don't know what's going on there, but you know, maybe it's a good possibility to move a library and a and a uh
community room in that building and get it out of that school, get it away from the county. So I think there's a a lot of options to look at and and and and the way we do
things in the future that we really look at well who really owns what. Uh, and maybe that would solve a lot of our problems with uh, well, we can't do
this, we can't do that. So, that's all I have to say. >> Thank you for your comments. Anyone else? >> Okay, I'm going to close this portion of the meeting to the public. And do we have any discussion items?
>> We do not. And we have no need for executive session. So I would ask for a motion to adjurnn. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mr. McBth. >> Yes. >> Mr. Olette. >> Yes.
>> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. >> And Miss Pepper? >> Yes. Thank you. And please enjoy some refreshments in the lobby. Thank you for being here. Thank you for everything you do for Delanco. and thank you for coming.
>> And and just a reminder, sign your um oath of office. >> Yes, sign your oath of office. I'll just leave him here.