Delico Township Committee meeting of August 11th, 2025, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Deleno Township Municipal Building, 770 Coopertown Road, Delco, New Jersey. >> Ladies are ready. Just let me know. >> We are recording. Mayor,
>> are we live streaming? >> Maybe. >> Okay. Thank you. Good evening everyone. Welcome to August 11th, 2025's township committee meeting located here at the municipal building. Can I have a roll call, please? >> Mr. Bartlett,
>> here. >> Mrs. Patrick, >> here. >> Mr. McFaden >> here. >> Mr. Oat >> here. >> Miss Seuss >> here. Thank you. Also present, Mrs. Simona, our township administrator. Mr. Fox, our township engineer. Uh, Mr. Raymond filling in for Mr. Heinhold as our solicitor. Mrs. Lure, our municipal
clerk. Mrs. Russell, deputy municipal clerk. Mr. Fenomore, superintendent of public works. Mr. Warren, our police chief. And could you please rise for the flag? >> I aliance 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. Uh before we begin, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence to remember Barry Bramble. Uh he served um on our
environmental advisory board. He was a resident of the point at Newton's Landing. He passed away on July 29th at the age of 72. So if you could just have a moment of silence to remember Barry. Thank you very much. Could you please read the uh sunshine
and live stream statements, Janice? >> 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 of this meeting was mailed to the Bronson County Times and Courier Post and published in the June 11th, 2025 edition of the Carlton County Times
newspaper and the June June 13, 2025 edition of the Courier Post newspaper. Written notice has been posted on the official bulletin board of the township of Delanco at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. This meeting of the Delango 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. Thank you. If you could please
take a moment to make sure your cell phone is on silent or vibrate. And we also have a um special presentation tonight. We finally had our official logo installed behind us. So, if you could please turn the key down
there and pull the screen up so we can unveil that fancy. [Music] [Music] Great. [Music] >> Cool. Looks amazing.
>> Can I just say something about the artist? Um, Susan Matira, many of you may know her. She's also a member of the women's club in Delanka, but she's quite the artist, and she did this seal for us. I did ask her to come tonight. She could be away or something, but um,
yeah, she did a great job. So, I think it looks really nice. Thank you. >> Yes. Thank you. Thank you. >> All right. We'll uh skip over the rules governing public comment period. I'll read them before we actually go to public comments and we'll move on to ordinance 2025-10
amending the township code at chapter 216 governing park regulations to add regulation for historic waterfront park. This is a second reading by title only and public hearing. The hearing is now open to the public for ordinance 2025-10 only. If you'd like to state anything
about this ordinance, please come up to the podium and state your name and address. There's no podium. >> Pretend there is. >> Just kidding. Hearing is closed to the public. Can I get a motion to approve ordinance 2025-10?
>> So moved. >> Second. >> Motion by Matt, second by Phil. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Patrick? >> Yes. Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. Olaf, >> yes. >> Miss Zeus, >> yes. Thank you. MO uh ordinance passes.
Moving forward, we will have our proclamation recognizing our Eagle Scout, Lucas Russell, for his fabulous project of the uh flagpole installation down at um uh Gateway Park. So, I'm going to come down there and read this proclamation for you.
>> Did you want to say anything? >> I will. Uh I did attend um Lucas's uh honor. They do a Eagle Scout honor and it was really quite an event and uh he's just an incredible young man that we're
fortunate to have in Delano. Uh his mom and dad are very active in the scouts as well. We have a lot of families in this town that are active in scouts and we're very thankful for them. They have many projects that we have actually received the benefit of as their Eagle Scout. So,
Lucas, congratulations. [Applause] >> Okay, this is the proclamation recognizing you, Lucas, for your Eagle Scout project. Whereas Lucas Russell has
proven himself to be an outstanding member of the Boy Scout of America in his hometown of Blanka, New Jersey. And whereas Lucas has achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout for his many years of dedication and commitment to his Boy Scout troop and tireless work to achieve the Eagle rank. And whereas Eagle Scouts
act as leaders and role models in the community. Whereas the Eagle Scout Award is distinction that will follow him throughout life and will be a beacon of others of the leadership and quality this young man has shown. The citizens of the township of Delango appreciate his hard work to improve the entrance of
our fine town in Gway Park with the purchase and installation of the new flag pole system at the park. Now therefore, we proclaim that the mayor and the township committee on behalf of all citizens of the township holding we hereby congratulate and recognize Lucas Russell for his achievement of the rank
of Eagle Scout. We are proud to have him as a member of community presented this 11th day August 2025. Congrats. >> All right, I'm moving on to the um next. Yep. >> Yeah. >> All right. So, we're going to do our
special presentation for the 12U softball champions. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]
Right. I barely Okay, so our 12U girls were led by coach Danielle Jansen, Coach Dave Avit, Coach Kim Worersburg, Coach Martin, and Monica Ogden. So, we had five great
coaches, and then we'll call up your girls one at a time so you can get your certificates. Jayen Abbott [Applause]
stand over here. Melania Ael Lydia Garcia [Applause] Garcia Mary Grace and he congratulations Elena how Alania how
>> there's some there's some really cool names in here. Cadence Jenkins Raina Lman [Applause] Kira Mayor
Aubrey Marcus, there's your certificate. Jenna McGlaughlin. [Applause] Maggie Oen.
[Applause] I'll squeeze in for a picture here. Stand right there. Here we go. Can we get everybody in? How's that? >> You guys are almost as tall as me.
>> I know. >> You're just short, Caroline. >> Good. Great. We're good. >> Coaches Martin and Monica gonna come up for your certificates. I'm gonna embarrass you. [Applause]
>> We wouldn't have kees without coaches. So, they really are important part of the whole procedure for soccer. >> Thank you guys. Danielle [Applause]
You got it. >> Come back up. We'll take a picture with your >> over here. >> Come on, squeeze in. We're going to take another picture. >> Who didn't get my memo about silencing their cell phone?
>> It's okay. Just kidding. >> Are we good now? Everybody fit in? All right. Thank you all so much. [Applause] >> Thank you.
>> Oh, cool. >> Um, >> so Austin's here, Jack's here. Kate, >> I'm still going to say all their names. >> You can say them all. >> Okay, >> that really makes you feel good. >> Coach Bob, >> you led the
[Applause] >> another championship under your belt this year for Babe Ruth baseball again. And then we have Coach James and Coach Daniel Beley. So, thank you. And your team consisted of Austin
Lennox, Austin Matur. [Applause] Congratulations. There you go. Brett McCort. [Applause] [Music]
Congratulations. There you go. Cody Anthony. [Applause] Dr. Pillow. [Applause]
Congratulations, >> Jacob Lowry, Jacob Perkins Jr. [Applause]
And then we have Jonathan Vaughn in the left. [Applause] [Music] >> Coaches, you want to come on up with your certificates? I know. >> Here you go, Bob. >> Thank you.
>> Thanks again for your service. >> I'll be the short guy in the front, guys. >> Don't worry. I know where I belong. Right here in the front. >> Where can the mayor stand next? >> Legend in your own mind, Bob. >> Well, you're eating with the heels on. >> All right, sweetie. We can really make
this happen. Why not land out? Come on. Get in here like we love the whole family. Never seen you smile. >> Never seen him smile. >> If I didn't smile >> by by Brandy, I imagine.
>> I'll give you these for your kids. >> Thank you guys. If you'd like to leave, you're absolutely welcome. We're going to take a a brief recess. [Music] >> Oh, that is I'll get you the right one. >> Um, yeah, if you guys want to leave,
thank you so much and congratulations. Enjoy the rest of your summer. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. You're welcome. Good to see you. [Music] Thank you.
>> Bye. [Music] actually going to have to repay. Yeah, whole thing. [Music] That's why. [Music]
[Music] >> Yes, she is. >> I got a yoga. >> Oh. Yeah, she'll be down there for a couple months. >> Naples and Yeah. Right. Right. >> She's nice to meet you as well.
>> Okay, we are back in session and we will move on to our comments and reports starting out with our professionals. Harry, if you want to pull that mic right up to your mouth. We'll start with you first. >> Thank you, Mary.
>> That was me. Sorry. >> Oh, Janice. Janice breakers all miss. I'll bring everyone up to date on our various projects. 24. >> We can't close that. Scott.
>> Scott. >> Scott. That that needs to stay open. >> Can't close that. >> Scott. I can hear. >> He can't shut it anyway. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Sorry. >> Good job.
>> No problem. Um the 2024 road program um which is the 3D checkup street. They are going to be starting construction next Monday. Um they're going to start on there's a small drain pipes coming in and then
some minor amount of concrete work inside ramps and uh the curve once that's done come in and actually do the baby. >> U can we um be when you send out the email for the PSEG can you include that
on there as well just so the residents know which way which circles they have to run that week. >> Yep. Thank you. >> And the contractor also puts door knockers up as well, but that's going on here. >> Is that going to include Hickory where
we have all that flooding? Is that >> Cooper? It goes down to to Hick stops right here. >> Oh, okay. >> Or Street and stop. >> It's not going to include that. >> No. No. And and we did apply for our grant grant for that.
>> For that. Okay. >> Uh for next year. >> Yeah. So hopefully we should we only hear about November. >> Yeah. So to do the drainage, >> right? >> Uh and we won't be doing those. So everyone knows the candy branch on that intersection because they'll be taken
out if we do the drainage. So there's no sense. >> Exactly. Right. >> Do we figure out the oneway situation? >> Yeah. We're going to and I'll report for the record. We're going to make it one
way coming in off of Avenue. Um and um there was some comments and and and we do either way on that if we want to continue all the way to uh Union as one way that one block there or we stop it at
>> um it cuz it's the bank the bank has a drive-in. >> Yeah. That would be very inconvenient for people coming off of Burlington Avenue >> into Union to get into the bank drive in. So I wouldn't extend it.
>> Yeah, I would stop at W. >> Yeah, >> great. That that's what we felt as well. But there was some comments >> that maybe won't make that. >> Yeah, because then they wouldn't be able to get in there at all when school if that school opens back up and the gates are closed during school hours. >> Wouldn't be able to be a problem.
>> Okay. So I won't be and we move forward with that. Um the um 2024 Patrick Road program uh that's the new project. It's Del Avenue from Hazel to
Cedar and then possibly at Little Stone Driveway driveway, >> right? >> Um how we had it, we have that as so bids come in cheap enough, we can gave that. They don't you decide you want to
put extra funds in or or not David at all. >> I remember when residents were here um this past year regarding that area, they really didn't want it paved because do you remember that John? Shirley, I
remember Shirley was here. Um they they requested it not be paved. >> No, that was that was off a vine and wal. >> Yeah, this was off of Delaware. That little that extends down near where Malik is >> Shirley Estorski. Isn't that what this
is? >> She was complaining about the holes that >> Yeah. And they said they they remember that it came up about paving and she said they didn't really mind that it wasn't paved. >> But I don't know if you're going to put notices out, they'll know. >> Yeah.
>> It kind of has to be paved because we can't plow it properly with the stone there. >> Nope. >> Yeah. So, it's kind of a safety thing. >> Yeah. Yeah, there's a pain already. >> I know. And the other area too, the other extension at Delaware Avenue is a pain, too. And I don't know what we're ever going to do with that, but I
remember >> they were here and that did come up as an issue. So, we'll have to let them know they're doing it. >> Uh, and and for that project, we plan on advertising next week and we can award it at our September 22nd uh council
meeting, committee meeting. um that we try on project in October and finish it up by the end of the year. >> Wonderful. >> Um the zoo book seaw wall the original seaw wall project
um that is finally being closed out. Um on your agenda you have a change order. there's a reduction of 12300. So contract well completed between pluses and minuses of of material etc.
We have a reduction there. Um there is a 2-year maintenance bond in place. So if any construction deficiencies become apparent within that two years, the contract is responsible repair those. Um you call a maintenance bond and a lot of
people think maintenance bond means maintaining things. It's really not maintaining images. It's it's a construction efficiency that he's only responsible for the park project that um the electric overhead electric
has been connected. Um I have to coordinate with the contractor PSG to get the meter put in. This wasn't put in as of this morning. So I don't know if it came today or not, but we have to coordinate getting actual meter put in and that'll be all hooked up. Yeah, I had more emails with them today and they're looking into getting
that out there ASAP. >> Okay, appreciate that. Um, the decorative lights, that's the last big portion of it. They still are on order. uh they anticipate with the next couple weeks is this year and soon as they're in the contractor can put those up with
my record and again >> uh CDBG grant um current 2024 all the main work is done there is much less work to do um and I know the top seating looks terrible out there um they
are coming out tomorrow they kill us um they're not going to be top soil and see everything. They did a terrible job in the top soil, but they did say they're coming out tomorrow to finish that. >> Which location is that here? >> It's malberry where
>> it's several location up by Colgate and West that area. Then it's >> got several locations and they're all the same. They >> they just use existing materials back and threw some sheet on top of >> Yeah. Yeah, >> that won't work.
>> They were they were kind of difficult to deal with and find the product. They did the copy working pretty good >> and that's all happened. Does anyone else have any questions or >> I have a question about 200 ash. Are we still waiting on that second grant?
>> We are and I will follow up with that. >> Thanks for like 27,000 I think. Yeah, >> cuz I'd like to get moving on that. >> Yeah, cuz that's just been a cleanup. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> It's been a long time in the works.
>> Did you have something? >> Good. >> Okay. Um boat ramp. When do you want to uh present that design and cost estimate? >> Yeah, we can get that to you in the next couple of weeks. >> Okay. >> Um it's I I described it uh from one of
the past meetings to do it. Um, I'm still sticking to that approach. It's basically covering the it's a honeycomb type material that you put down build existing um sand and
gravel up on the river. So, that'll help with injuring species and freshwater muscles that are not there but worry about um and and the court. So, that that's our plan. That's if you ask me right.
>> Okay. >> Great. Thanks, sir. >> You're welcome. >> Uh Mr. Raymond, anything? >> I have nothing. >> Thank you. Uh Mr. Smana, um just a couple quick things that are on the agenda tonight. You're going to see there's some housekeeping items
acknowledging and accepting $100,000 award from Senator Singleton's office that you received a big check a couple weeks ago. Um, and also I'm happy to report that we did receive the 2024 audit and it was an audit with no uh
comments or findings or negative items on it. >> That's it. >> Great. Thank you. Uh, department heads, Mr. Benmore. >> Yes. um >> microphone John >> as every month with all the rain. We've
cut four times this year all the township property. Uh we had a heck of a time just keeping up with it. It's starting to slow down now. Um we're starting to get the re leaves ready for screening down at the compost site and
that's a big task getting ready. Uh we chipped up 60 cubic yards of brush that was put out last month. Um we cleaned the storm drains about 10 times during
the month of uh July from all the storms that we had. Uh we put up one handicap sign. Uh we placed two street signs. We removed one tree at Hawk Island, a small tree that fell down. Um,
and tomorrow we're going to start uh posting some streets that need to be swept. And as soon as public service can get out of our way, we'll try to get moving on that and getting the rest of
the town cleaned up. Um, the Did you get my um uh from Paul Newman? I mean, not Paul Newman, but the trash out of Hawk Island that continues to pile up out there. Um,
I don't know what more we can do. Okay. Uh, only thing that we can do is just clean up, you know, empty the cans and keep them. But, I mean, it's a tremendous a lot of recycling and I can't have my guys going in and separating all this stuff. So, I hope
the lamp never says anything because there's a lot of stuff that gets thrown out. But, um, we're trying to keep up the best we can out there and we've been cutting the trails and and, uh,
we're doing the best we can and that's all I got. >> Thank you. Any questions for Mr. Fenmore? >> Thank you, John. Oh, also one other thing about the weed out there. Um, I
called I I sent an email to somebody and I'm waiting for a response and then when he does I'll meet him and I'll give him the get us a price. Then I'll get the other number and then I'll call him and tell him same thing and see what the
price is. Good. Okay, >> Mr. Warren. >> Good evening everyone. First thing, uh, we had our first ever master night out event this past week and, uh, that was very successful. Think
everyone had a good time. So, uh, looking forward to planning some extra and new things for next year. Uh, but it was a good event and appreciate all of your help. Uh right now I'm speaking with Mayor Seuss and our president of recreation, Al Greyb. Uh tenatively
we're looking at having a first ever fishing event, uh cops and bobbers. Uh tenative date is September 20th. We'll have it at Hawk Island, but more information will be coming in the upcoming weeks. So looking forward to that, but just looking forward to doing more things with uh the community, especially the kids. Uh age range will
be from 7 to 17. and uh but got some cool things we can be involved in. So uh as far as for the month of July for our numbers for our department, we have 20 open cases,
there were 67 motor vehicle violations issued with 230 stops. Uh the motor vehicle violations that gave us a total for the year at 458. Calls for service were at was 1 30 for
the month for the total for the year of 6,984. Uh for the motor vehicle stops was 230 for the month with a total for the year of 1,275. Uh with that 6,984, we're clearly on pace to pass where we were last year,
which almost was 11,000. So we're definitely looking at passing that guys, they've been been busy, but uh getting a lot of good work done. One of the things I was speaking to the mayor about and it came up, a resident has sent her an email in regards to um suspicious
activity in their area. Um anytime we have open investigations, the amount of information we can provide is limited, but what we will tell the residents that will increase u direct patrol as well as just encourage them to call if they see something. Um whether
it's a non-emergency number or 911. So, but um it the goal is for them to be diligent and aware. Uh we've in the last month alone, the officers just through car stops have gotten decent amount of drugs out of vehicles. So, they've been been diligent and been doing really good really good
job. So, I'm very proud of them. So, >> but uh that's all I have for now. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Chief. >> Reminder to lock your cars, >> please. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh department heads uh Janice we
are wrapping up with you. >> I have nothing at this time. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okie dokie. So uh public comment period is going to be next on agenda items. Again we have a
maximum of five minutes to speak. Uh commenters should limit their comments to the matters at hand. Speaker will be directed to conclude their remarks once the speaker's time is expired. No time may be yielded to speakers by another speaker. Groups are asked to select a spokesperson to speak.
Uh speakers will address the township committee from the podium and asked to begin their remarks with their name and address. We are not obligated to answer impromptu questions or address remarks for members of the public during public comment period. We should expect the township committee to refrain from engaging in a dialogue except to the extent necessary to clarify the
speaker's comments. The allotted time for the speaking period from the podium is the method to address the township committee during public comment period. We will not entertain questions or comments called out from the audience during public comment. Speakers and members of the public should at all times maintain proper decorum and shall make their comments in civil manner.
Personal attacks obscenity, derogatory or slanders remarks will not be tolerated. So we'll open public comment session number one for agenda items only. Now >> going once, going twice >> after all those rules. >> Okay. Closing session one. Moving on to
resolution 2025-116, a resolution declaring result of election of bond referendum for purchase of 401 Creek Road in accord with certified results and pursuant to NJSA49-11. This was the special election on July 29th. So we have a separate resolution
to move forward and certify that. Uh can I get a motion, please? >> I'll make a motion. >> So moved. Second. Motion by Phil, second by Matt to adopt resolution 2025-116. Can I have a roll call, please? >> Mr. Parlet, >> yes.
>> Mrs. Patrick, >> yes. >> Mr. McFaden, >> yes. >> Mr. Olaf, >> abstain. >> Miss Seuss. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Moving on to 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. Anyone have anything they would like to remove from the consent agenda? Hearing none, I will move on. Resolution 2025-117
resolution certifying this uh receipt of audit 118. Resolution requesting approve of items of revenue and appropriation into the 2025 municipal budget pursuant to NJSA4A 4-87. Resolution 119, award of contract to
Seaside Waste Services Incorporated to provide solid waste collection and disposal services in connection with the historic waterfront neighborhood solid waste collection program. Resolution 120 authorizing contract for HVAC maintenance services. Resolution 121 authorizing change order number one for
the Zerberg Seaw project. Resolution 122, resolution approving 2026 community capital improvement grant. Resolution 123, a resolution establishing a dedication by Ryder for the township of Deleno outside employment of offduty police officers as required by LFN
2000-14. Approval of payment of bills in the amount of 1,443,63.36 as per the bill list dated 8825. Approval of use uh request for Gateway Park October 25th, 2025's Deleno's Women's Civic Club, their 5K run event.
Can I get a motion to approve the consent agenda, please? >> So move. >> Second. >> Motion by Kate. Second by firm. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Patrick. >> Yes. Mr. McFaden. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mus. >> Yes. Thank you. Any correspondence?
>> I have none. Thank you. >> Okay. Meeting is open to the public. This is session two for comments or questions. If you have anything you'd like to say in general, you can come to the podium and state your name and address. Seeing none, I will close the session and any discussion items. Looks like no.
>> There were none listed. >> Oh, so one thing before we adjourn, if I may, mayor, uh, Wednesday night at 700 p.m. at Walnut Street School, the Deleno School District is doing an open house
for any parents and I believe I saw children are invited as well. Uh, Dr. Tichi, Dr. T will be running that and any parents and children in the district are encouraged to attend to find out the uh what's happening in the district for
the new school year that starts in less than a month >> at Walnut. >> At Walnut. >> Okay. >> Very good. >> Anybody have anything else they'd like to bring up? >> No. Motion for adjournment? >> Absolutely. So moved. >> Second.
>> Matt and Kate. Roll call. All in favor? All in favor? >> I. >> Great. Thank you. Good night. >> Good night. It's a new record. >> Record time. >> Three presentations. >> I wish