Deleno Township Committee meeting of October 20th, 2025, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Delo Township Municipal Building, 770 Coopertown Road, Deleno, New Jersey. >> You tell me when you're ready.
>> We are recording. >> YouTube's good. YouTube is good. Good evening. Welcome to the October 20th, 2025 township committee meeting. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> here. >> Miss Fitzpatrick, >> here. >> Mr. McFaden
>> here. >> Mr. Olette >> here. >> Miss Seuss >> here. Thank you. Also present, Mrs. Simmonara, our administrator. Mrs. Lure, who will be out here shortly, our municipal clerk. Mrs. Russell, our deputy municipal clerk, and Mr. Warren,
our police chief. Please rise for the flag salute. 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
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Thank you. Please take a moment to silence your cell phone, put them on vibrate, and um we'll move on to our comments and reports section and start with our township administrator. Minara, do you have anything to report? Um, just
briefly, the resolution on here to accept a $95,000 grant from community development block grant program for installation of 22 ADA compliant curbs and sidewalks. So, just just some good news. >> Definitely, we've been waiting a while
for that. So, great. That'll take a big chunk out of the list. I think there was like 35 that were still needed in town. So, that's great. And I believe as has been reported, this is probably the last year for this type of grant. Um they're moving in a different direction uh
moving forward. So we'll have to um come up with a strategic plan in our road programs to uh incorporate any more handicap ramps if we want to do that in the future. Anything else? That's it. >> That's it. Okay. Um department heads, uh
Chief Warren, >> I have nothing to report tonight. We're going to hold off on statistics till the end of the month. Great. in the summer. >> It's been quiet. >> More actual. Don't say no. But more active. >> Never use the Q word. >> Not quiet. >> It's been very active. >> Everybody's doing a great job.
>> Absolutely. >> Any word on the vehicle? >> Nothing yet. >> Uh our contact there is no longer with them. >> Oh, >> something happened. She left abruptly. So yeah, I'm actually going to drive
over on Wednesday. >> Okay. Because I think it was like September or October they thought, right? >> It depends. >> Yeah. >> But but tariffs and stuff like that, it affects parts and whatnot. >> Sure. Which they told us in June >> cuz we submitted the PO for that. I think like
>> Dad was that June. Oh, you weren't here. >> Oh, it was before. >> Yeah, I think it was it was June. >> It was June 13th. Yeah. So, >> yeah. >> But again, us getting that in at that date secured the vehicle, >> but they told us it could be some issues with the tariffs. So,
>> okay. >> Part I'm going to drive over on on Wednesday. >> Okay. >> Got kind of tired of playing phone tech. >> Sure. >> So, >> and the department acquired the drone. >> So, we're good to go there. The guys are >> still waiting. They have to finish completing the the course and then I'll
let you know when they're all done up and going. >> And one of the officers already had that training in Riverside. >> Yeah. But that was uh almost two years ago. So, he's doing a refresher. But, hoping he won't ever see it. That's with Top and Gorb. And there's three that are going to be certified, right? >> Four.
>> Four. Okay. >> Yeah. So, there's one on each squad, an operator. >> Perfect. >> So, >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> No, thank you, >> Chief. Uh on the uh we have ordinance uh I guess dealing with the one-way street tonight on our agenda. >> Yes.
>> Uh are you able to give us a just a a quick uh synopsis of the direction the streets are going to go for the oneway or >> I have no idea. Yeah, that came from Harry's office. >> It's in the ordinance. >> Yeah, it's coming from uh Cedar, right?
>> Spruce is south between which >> street Burlington Avenue into Cedar. >> Yeah. >> Like across from my old building over there, right? >> And then it falls around >> and then comes out at the school. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. It's it's Burlington to Spruce,
>> right? >> And then Spruce turns and turns into Chester. >> Okay. >> Yeah. and then out onto um >> walnut. >> Walnut. >> Walnut. >> Okay. >> All right, that makes sense. >> Because originally they were thinking about going the opposite, right? >> Right. >> From walnut
>> to chestnut around spruce. >> Yeah. >> So Harry actually did um you know some survey out there and did not feel that turning from chestnut when it turns into spruce making a left-hand turn is pretty difficult out of there. The way the curve is >> can't see around that house there. So
that's what I told him. Good. So he determined that this was the safest way to go. >> Absolutely. Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I mentioned that to him when we spoke about it, but I never heard from him again, so I didn't know what is. So good. That works. >> Yeah. You'll be sitting there for days trying to get out right
>> on the BL Avenue. >> Okay. >> So, uh we'll go ahead and um introduce that tonight and uh order the signage and get the lines painted and Yeah. You literally can only fit one car down that road at a time. >> Yeah.
Okay, great. Um, >> and that's going to help the fire department as well because we had some issues with people parking right at the end there when we're trying to turn the engine. >> Can't get it. Yeah, it's going to get around it. >> Very difficult. >> Uh, township clerk, Mrs. Lure. >> Um,
the general election is Tuesday, November 4th. Polls open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. I'm sorry, not November 4th. Um, early voting starts. Yeah, on November 4th is the general election. Early voting starts Saturday, October 26
through uh Sunday, November 2nd. >> And there are in Burlington County nine early voting locations with the closest being um the Wayneboro Public Library, the Senson Community Center. Um and all
that information is available on the county website. Uh and then again, November 4th is the general election and is there's still time to get a uh vote by mail ballot. Applications are
available here at the Delo Municipal Building. They're available online and uh that's my report. Do we have any events coming up? >> We have a great clinic on uh November 1st. Um you can it's a drive-thru like it's been the last several years. Um,
you can show up that morning, but we do ask that you register in advance. And that information is on the website. >> What's that? 10 9 to 11. >> 11. 9 to 11. >> Yeah. On Saturday, November. It's
open to our residents, but anyone um really you don't have to be a resident. So, welcome to >> Thank you. Okay. uh comments. Township committee, Mr. Olette.
>> Uh I feel like I missed a whole bunch of great things that happened in our town over this month because I was away uh visiting family out on the West Coast. But so I look forward to hear I heard great things and I look forward to hearing from the rest of the committee
of what they uh what happened on uh with our field our fall fest and all the great things that happened there. Uh see on the 15th we had our course session and Mr. McBad and
I attended that together. Uh as far as upcoming events, uh November 16th, Sunday, November 16th, uh from 3 to 4:30, we have uh the veterans salute uh taking place here. Uh we have that
event that'll be taking place. And mayor, that's all I have. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Mr. McFaten. >> All right, let's see. September 27th. Got up early to help the fire company
wrap hogies for their yard sale event. And it actually went faster this year for some reason. >> Yep. Thank you for coming out, Phil. >> Uh October 2nd, we had a FOD meeting for
a pre-prep for the fall fest. Uh October 4th was the fall fest. It was a very well attended uh fun day for all. Uh very hot day. I did suffer some sunburn and uh poor Matt
suffered a finger injury from riding a bull. >> That mechanical bull will get you every time. >> But all in all, it was it was definitely a nice day. And I'd like to thank public works, the police department, and everyone all the volunteers that helped
out. Um, of course, October 6th, we had the township meeting. I attended that. October 7th, we had the joint land use meeting. Uh, we had two companies come in. One got app, two of them got approved.
Uh, and one has to come back. October 11th, I attended the Riverside car show just to see how they run theirs. Uh sadly it was a very rainy day. Uh not too many
cars showed up this year as the previous year. Um but it was all in all it was a nice event. And October 15th like Fern said we had the court session here at the township building. We both attended as liaison.
And October 16th I attended the recreation meeting. We covered upcoming events that we have set forth. And that is it, mayor. >> Thank you, Mr. Marlet. >> All right. Uh let's see. Since the last uh report on September 22nd, I attended
the fire commission meeting on the 23rd where we had normal business. Um I attended uh some meetings with Mr. Oled on the 25th of September and again last Thursday, October 16th with the board of ed to work on the library agreement. I
enjoyed seeing everyone out and about at the townwide yard sale on September 27th. I spent the morning at the firehouse working on the Hogi sale that uh we do every year and thanks to everyone that came out and supported us and we sold out of Hogis pretty early and thanks for everyone going out there
and supporting the scouts as well with their breakfast uh fundraiser and their hot dogs a little later on. Uh, as mentioned, of course, October 4th was Fall Fest, and although I'm not on the rec commission, but my wife is, and she chaired the event this year, so we got
two bars for the price of one, or for the price of none since we're all volunteers. Uh, so I helped out that day with getting all the vendors uh situated and into their places. And it it truly was a great event, and the wreck members that participated truly knocked it out of the park, and no pun intended because
it was actually in the park. Um, the attractions were great. Even the mechanical bowl that uh didn't like me that much and great food selection from all of the food trucks in our local establishments such as LSE and Vinny's that were there selling uh their great food and the incredible amount of
vendors that came to our little town. And I believe the number of attendees was estimated around 1,500. And thanks Detective Lipic for looking that up for us. Um, and of course a large number are non-Delanka residents. And I heard a few grumblings about that from people who
don't like outsiders coming into town. Um, but for everyone who has a sense of how the economy works, events like that that bring people in from out of town are great for economic development. Visitors often spend money at local establishments while in town, whether
they're driving through town and see, for example, um, Weller's Jewelers or Browns Jewelers and stop by and purchase something while they're out there or come back the next time when they're in town or even small things like getting gas at one of our two gas stations in
town. That's basically where outside dollars circulate in the town instead of residents spending theirs elsewhere. That's what economists call economic leakage reversal. Sounds like a disease, but it's actually really good for your town. And also, people who visit our
events may return later to eat or shop or most importantly house hunt. So bottom line, public events like that that bring outsiders in are one of the more cost-effective ways for a small town to stimulate short-term spending, improve its image, and support long-term
economic vitality, especially when they showcase local businesses and community character. So, uh, I'll get off my soap box, but that was a really great event and thanks to everyone that supported it. And of course, Mr. Greyb, chair of Wreck, who was out there for dozens of
hours, I'd say, Al, uh, setting up uh, lining the fields and measuring out where all the vendors were going to go. And it was, uh, it was a painstaking event. And so, thank you to everyone that did that. Um, finally, I attended the fire company. Uh, they had their
fire uh, pre uh, prevention presentations at the Pearson School on October 10th, and that night, we had fire prevention night at the firehouse. So, thank you to all that came out and participated. And for that weekend, myself and the OEM team kept a close eye on the weather with the forecasts that
weren't looking that good. Uh, thankfully just a lot of wind here and no flooding, but OEM is all about prevention and preparedness for the worst possible outcome. And thankfully, there were really wasn't a worst possible outcome here in town. And my finally, finally, last Wednesday, I
attended the board of ed meeting. normal business occurred and the super the student of the month awards were given out as well as a staff member of the month which this month it was Mr. uh Tom Shields who our wonderful social studies teacher here and there was much
enthusiasm shown and our new superintendent Dr. T is right on top of that and our district and he's our district's biggest cheerleader at this point so thanks again to Dr. for getting our schools back into shape. That's all I have. Mayor, >> thank you very much, Mr. Patrick.
>> Uh, yes, thank you. Um, Del Riv Sports, uh, free clinics for basketball have been scheduled for October 26th and November 2nd. Uh, the first one was held yesterday on the 19th. Registration is open and I believe
the games will begin in January. Registration for spring sports will open in December and they're still looking for a commissioner for fall soccer for next year. Next meeting is December 2nd. Uh I was sorry to miss the open house
for the fire department because I was a bit under the weather and unable to attend. Uh however, I did enjoy the hogi and that breakfast sandwich from the Boy Scouts. My daughter happened to be visiting from Florida and she enjoyed them as well. >> Oh, I missed the Michelle. Okay.
>> Um Delano seniors. The seniors met on October 14th at the firehouse. Uh the president, Linda Y, discussed trips scheduled for the balance of the year and also the trip she already scheduled for uh next year. She reported on the
upcoming events at the library. I provided the upcoming events for Delano as well and advising them to sign up for the township email to keep in the loop as to what's happening in town and also the library. So each month we receive a few more people who sign up
for the emails and thanks to our proitzano for adding their names to the list. Uh there was an excellent presentation on planning for the future and confidence. The speaker was Robin Goldenberg, an attorney with a law firm of Pastron and PayPal. She explained the
benefits of trust to protect property and assets to avoid probate, updating wills and beneficiaries and asset distribution. Their next meeting is November the 11th. Sewer authority met on October 14th. The contractor is still
waiting for the county for approval and permits for TV inspections, root cutting, and heavy cleaning for Burlington Avenue, Fenomore, and Delue Lanes and Larchmont Drive. 450 Creek Road. the fees uh the fees have been paid to the authority and they're
waiting for their contractor to start the installation and connection to our sewer system. Uh the plan has been winterized. All samplings were completed and accepted by DP. Our operator's report is on file and the budget for
2026 was approved. The budget did increase this year due to the New Jersey infrastructure bank loan and health benefits. Uh recreation, we met on October 16th. A list of work orders for public works was distributed. They're
doing a great job in keeping up with the items in need of repair and preparing the fields for soccer. Still waiting to see the updated plan for Centennial Park. Uh Fall Fest was a great success. Everyone I spoke with had a great time.
Uh and I met several people from out of town who enjoyed being in Deleno for the event. Trunk Retreat is October 25th this year. Uh, and it'll be along Delaware Avenue. And I know we could still use a couple cars for the event. Anyone wants to
volunteer or, you know, a group that may want to volunteer. Bonfire and movie night is scheduled for November 1 at West Avenue compost site. A movie selection. That one was Beetlejuice. Beetle shoot Beetlejuice. Uh Reck will
be setting up fire stations for roasting s'mores. Uh there was a brief discussion regarding the centennial celebration including plans for uh the Triple Towns 08075. Uh judging for best decorated house for
Halloween and fall will be on October 30th and budget spending will be reviewed in November. the history board. I opened the doors for the history board who had a display on the uh alligator ceremony Saturday. They had five
visitors. Uh I met with John Nardone and Joanne Donley um during that time to discuss the heroes welcome and flag display for veterans for next year. Um we have a meeting scheduled this week to make some final disc decisions on the
vendor that we plan to use. Uh Joanne Donnie and I discussed the school's participation in this centennial. She had some great ideas that I plan to discuss with Mr. T. I was unable to attend the September meeting in Shade Tree, but their next meeting is
Wednesday, October 27th at 7 p.m. and I'm still working on some issues with code enforcement. I also um contacted the um person in charge. I received an email uh that was
forwarded regarding the 250th uh liberty tree and plaque. So I did get the information on the costs and how you actually obtain this uh for the centennial and it is um I plan to take it to shade tree as well as the history
board to see who would like to be in charge of having a liberty uh tree planted for our cent. Actually, this is for our centennial, but also for 250th anniversary for um the United States, and you receive a plaque that's planted
in celebration of America's 250th birthday on the Liberty Tree Society in New Hampshire. So, I did speak with them today and I got some information. So, I hope to forward that on. >> Thank you. That's it. >> Okay. What time is the U bonfire and
things at West? >> I think it's 6:00 to 8. 6 to 9. Six to 9. Thank you. >> Yep. >> Uh thank you, Kate. October 2nd, I attended the New Jersey American Water meeting uh regarding the construction that they're doing at the
end of town as far as redoing some lines and some feeds. They are continuing their work. We'll be going for another couple weeks. Um we discussed their paving plan and that will begin after they tear up the streets. I'll still
repay them again in the spring. Uh the beginning of the month, I did a lot of preparation with recreation as far as the fall fest. Um as we all mentioned, it was a very successful event and thank you to recreation, especially my husband, of course, um for
all the tireless hours they put in to make sure it was a successful event. And um it definitely was. We plan to expand on that again next year with the centennialfest. That's going to be one event next fall. Uh we had a meeting that following
Monday to discuss kind of what went right, what we can improve on next year and um it was really uh a great event and we learned a lot from it too. But I think all in all it was very well executed. So thanks again to everybody involved. Uh the 7th was a busy day. I
had a meeting with Congressman Conaway's office and two of his representatives as chief of staff. Uh they wanted to know more about Delanco, its ongoing needs for federal funding. Um I discussed kind of what we've been up to and the need
for the boat ramp uh that is a federal waterway. So they were interested in that and I also um learned more about kind of what the congressman is doing uh in his new role. they've were able to give out about $5 million in funding in the short 10 months that he's been on
after he replaced Andy Kim. So, it was a great meeting just to, you know, touch base and introduce ourselves to move forward working with them. The Joint Land News Board meeting was also that night. Uh Phil reported on that. We had Fred Kennedy in for his two properties
>> 709 >> and 790. Um they were in as well. They had uh it was just a quick site plan review. Um Phil and I did not vote on the Fred Kennedy as it was a DVR so we're not eligible to vote. But um we did approve 790s site plan which was a
the warehouse next door is going to be occupied by a motor company Volvo Motors that they make. So it's going to be just like a basically an assembly plant for the motors. So they get the motors already assembled from Sweden and they add these additional parts. they get
created up from the storage container place in um the Cinnamonson. So there's it's a very like low impact. They're maybe estimating five to six trucks a day. Um about 30 employees. So it's really a low impact use for what it could be with a warehouse. So we're
pretty excited about that. I met the owner of the company and actually the own the new owner of the warehouses and they seem like they're going to be great to work with. Very nice people. So we look forward to welcome welcoming them to Deleno. And uh also on the 7th we had the pre
construction meeting for the township funded road program which is along Delaware Avenue. It's going to be the area that was tore up by PSEG is going to be completely um mil and re redone not just an overlay. It's going to be a total redo. Uh curbing, sidewalks, uh
handicap frames will all be installed. So, I did put out a notice um on our Facebook group and the township will be sending out information as well that construction will start on the 27th. The concrete work will begin first, expected to take a few weeks and then they will start the actual uh road repairs uh
probably mid November if all goes well with the weather. So, excited to get that road redone. It's a hot mess down there right now. So, >> is PSNG going to um contribute to another road since we're paying for that? >> Yes. Okay. >> Yep. That was all worked out with
Harry's office. They would only have to repave half of it. So, right, >> they'll repave other roads in full. >> Yeah. >> Yep. Um the 15th I did attend the board of ed meeting as well with uh Matt and Phil did pop in. Uh great to see the
progress with these meetings. The students of the month were recognized and their plans continue to move forward and I'm really happy with the way things are going. So, congratulations to the board and Dr. T on a successful year so far. I did also attend the recreation
meeting on the 16th as Miss Fitzpatrick reported and look forward to the upcoming events in the next few weeks. Okay, that's all I got. Oh, we do have 18 cars for trunk retreat so far. >> Oh, good. >> So, um >> we only had nine the other night. Yeah, that's great.
>> Yep. So, we have 18 and we could use a few more. So, look forward to that on the on Saturday. Okay. Meeting is now open to the public for comments and questions on agenda items only. This is session one. If you'd have something you would like to talk about that's on the agenda, please come to the podium and
state your name and address. Seeing none, I'll close session one to the public. Move on to our consent agenda items. Anyone have anything they'd like to remove from the consent agenda? >> Nope. >> Looks good. >> Okay. Consent agenda items are
considered to be routine will be enacted with a single motion. Any item requiring discussion will be removed from the consent agenda. Consent agenda items will be reflected in full in the me in the minutes. Ordinance 2025-13 amending chapter 29538 governing oneway streets. This is the first reading by
title only and set public hearing date for November 17th, 2025 at 7 p.m. That is our next meeting. Resolution 2025-145, resolution requesting approval of items of revenue and appropriation into the 2025 municipal budget pursuant to N to
NJSA484-87. Resolution 146, a resolution to affirm that the township of Deleno's civil rights policy with respect to all officials, appointees, employees, prospective employees, volunteers, independent contractors, and members of the public that come into contact with municipal employees, officials, and
volunteers. Resolution 147 authorizing execution of a stople certificate to PGIM Real Estate Finance LLC and the Credential Insurance Company of America 1000 Coopertown Road units 2A and 2B. Resolution 148, resolution authorizing
the transfer of phases 2A and 2B of the 1000 Certtown Road originally stanker and Galto redevelopment area from the CR Pender Deleno urban renewal A LLC and CR Pender Deleno Urban Renewal B LLC per
vendor to 1000 Coopertown Road Urban Renewal 2A Owner LLC and 1000 Coopertown Road Urban Renewal 2B owner LLC Artemis. That was a lot. >> Can you say that again? >> Resolution 149 authorizing change order
number one for the Walnut Chestnut and Spruce Streets improvement project approve payment of bills in the amount of $375,292 as per the bill list rundated 101725. Approval of minutes from July 14th, July
21st, August 11th, and August 18th. Can I get a motion to approve the consent agenda, please? I'll make a motion. >> Second >> motion by Phil, second by Matt. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Bartlett, >> yes. Fat. >> Yes. >> Mr. McD.
>> Yes. Mr. >> Yes. >> Yes. Thank you. Any correspondence, Janice? >> None. Thank you. >> Meeting open to the public. This is session two. For general comments or questions, please state your name and come to the podium. You have five minutes or not.
Seeing none, I will close session two to the public and move on to discussion items. We have a report on the New Jersey state best practices survey. Miss Smana, would you like to report please? Yes. Every year, you know, we have to do this as requirement from the state to make sure that we are in compliance in
pretty much uh every aspect, shared services, finance, budgeting, lead, remediation. Um there's 70 questions, 41 and a half have points to them. Um, I'm sorry. 70. There's 70 questions. We
scored a 41.5, which is well over the 32 points that we need to continue uh receiving our full aid amount for 2025. So, we are well in compliance with what the state is asking of us to do. I did give everyone a uh I should say
Bev gave everyone a copy. So, if you have a chance to review it, if there's any questions about specific items, um, but all in all, very good result. >> Did you uh any of the no answers? Is that something that like we need to look into actually improving for the next
year or do you have any comments on that? >> Yeah, some of the no questions it just doesn't work with the size of the town. So, a lot of them were really geared towards you know, larger townships that have um, you know, greater area and a greater need. Um it it is tough when you're a small town with a small budget
to comply, but >> um nothing that's hurting us tremendously at all. >> Okay, that's all I had for that. Anybody else have any questions? >> I had my question answered earlier uh through email had to do with electric
vehicles or electric charging. >> Okay, great. Anyone else? >> I'm good. Okay, we are going to move into executive session for a brief 10 15
minutes. I'll say 15. Um, so we'll come back at let's see what time is it? >> 7:30. So we'll come back at 7:45ish. Can I get a a motion to move to executive? >> Actually need a resolution to move into
executive session. >> Great. Can I get a resolution then? What's that number? >> Yeah. 1 2025- I think it's 150. >> Yeah. 2025-150 for executive session. And you do have
to state the purpose if it's contract, if it's personnel, if it's, you know, um >> Okay. So, resolution 2025-150 for executive session. We will be going into executive to talk about um
>> ongoing contract negotiations >> and no formal action will take place. >> Yep. >> After that, >> right? No formal action will take place after the executive. We estimate it to be about 15 minutes. >> Um >> so move. >> Second.
>> Is that how we do resolutions? >> Motion a second. >> Okay. All in favor? I >> I >> I >> Okay, so we'll be back in 15 minutes or so. >> It's been a while since we did. >> I don't know. >> We don't do it.
[Music] >> Is it? >> Thanks. >> And just announce >> we're back in public session. >> We're back in public session. >> It's 7:59 returning from executive session. Back
in public session. >> Okay, back in public. >> Can I get a motion to adjourn the meeting, please? >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I I >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> See you. I'm off.
>> Yeah. >> Don't forget to see a trunk or treat. >> Trunk or treat. >> I'll be there for my candy.