Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our October 6th uh Denell and Burough Council meeting. Uh our first order of business is a call to order and a rise for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, justice for all. >> Secret. >> Item number two on the agenda is the reading of the sunshine statement and
roll call by Mrs. Lauren Stats, our municipal clerk. >> This meeting of the Denellan Burough Council calls pursuant to the open public meetings law. This meeting of October 6, 2025 was included in a list of meetings that was advertised in
the courier on January 9th, 2025 and as a teleconference was noticed on the official Denellan website on September 24th, 2025 and on the public bulletin board on North Avenue on September 4th, 2025 and has remained continuously
posted as the required notice. Mayor Sento >> present. >> Council present. Sigment >> here, >> Mrs. Albertson >> here, >> Mrs. Lance >> here >> here, >> Mrs. Rios >> here, >> and Mr. Scott >> here.
>> Um, before we move on with our agenda and go into business, um, I'm going to kindly ask that we have a moment of silence for two individuals. One is Betty Ditter, who was a longtime um volunteer with the rescue squad. And
then also a moment of silence for our good friend uh council member Hal Vandermark. Thank you. Um so I'm going to just say a few words about both. I'm going to start with Betty Ditter, um, who passed recently at the age of 88. She was a
devoted nurse, beloved mother, and cherished member of our community. She dedicated her life to caring for others with compassion and strength. Proud graduate of St. Michael's Nursing School, she served for decades at Somerset Hospital in Greenbrook Manor, positively impacting countless lives
through her dedicated work. A loving wife to the late Edward Ditter and mother to Eddie, Beth, Peg, and Mary Allen, Betty's heart was always with her family. her enduring spirit, service with the Denell Rescue Squad, and why we bring her up this evening, and unwavering support for her loved ones
will never be forgotten. Uh, Betty Ditter was a life member of the Denell Rescue Squad, serving alongside Betty Bird Dorwood and, uh, Betty Burgerer. So, thank you, Betty, for your service and, uh, God bless you.
Um, it's with deep sadness that we share the passing of uh, Councilman Hal Vandermark. Uh, Hal was a dedicated public servant, a Navy veteran, a business owner, and a proud resident of Denellan for nearly four decades. Since
moving here in 1987 with his wife Liz and his children Joan and Hal Jr., Hal has been deeply involved with the community, giving his all every step of the way. He was a coach for the Denellan Recreation baseball and softball, volunteered with the Denellan Downtown
Management Organization, and the Denellan Arts and Culture Commission, and shared his love of the arts through the Inspire Art Gallery and Studio, which he opened in 2018. And I know he impacted a lot of our youth in our town with expression of art.
Howal was unanimously appointed to the Denell Burough Council in 2021 where he served with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to improving life for all who reside here. Whether is through his roles with the finance committee,
office of emergency management and certain uh recreation commission, how always put the people of Denellan first. He deeply loved this community. We all up here know that he did and gave
everything he had up until the end. And uh I'll tell you that guy is a fighter and so is his family who fought alongside of him. He was a friend, a mentor, a leader, and a bright presence in the lives of all who knew him. He's left a lasting legacy
that will never be forgotten. On behalf of the Burough of Denellan, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Vandermark family and all who knew and loved how. And as we've noted over the past weekend, uh, all burough flags will be flown at half mass in honor until
Friday in accordance with the burough ordinance 2025-12. So, Hal, thank you for everything. Godspeed to you, my friend. Thank you for your service to not just the town, but to our country. And I think we should give him a round of applause.
and I can hear him in his voice telling us to get on with business already. So, let's get on with business. Um, item number three, uh, on the mayor's on is a mayor's appointment to boards, committees, and commissions. Uh this evening we're appointing Lori Welsh to
the library board of trustees. Uh she's filling the unexpired term which will expire on 1231208. So you got quite the tenure coming up my friend. So uh Lori, if you wouldn't mind joining
us, I will read your oath of office. And uh yeah, Lori is a former employee of the Danella Library. So she talked extensive experience for the uh I know you're going to do a great job. >> Well, entirely up to you. That's
you want to repeat affirmation. I, Ry Bosch, >> I Gosh, >> member of the board, library board of trustees, >> member of the library board of trustees, >> solemnly swear >> solemnly swear >> that I support the Constitution of the United States. said that we support the
Constitution of the United States, >> 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 >> and to the government to government established
>> in the United States >> in the United States >> in this >> and in this state >> under the authority of people >> under the authority of the people. But this is your top. This is our official topic over
the record. around. Again, thank you, Lori, for stepping up to the plate, volunteering. Um, volunteers are the backbone of our community. That's how we keep our programs going forward and our town moving forward. And there's plenty of opportunities for those who wish to get
involved and volunteer either an appointed voting role or just volunteer with an organization outside of voting. Uh you can visit our website denellon-j.gov and fill out the volunteer application. So thank you to all who step up to the plate and volunteer.
Item number four on the agenda is proclamations. First up is recognizing October as substance abuse prevention month and that is going to councilwoman Albert D. The stereotype is so attentive
language is inaccurate. personal disempowering and although disproportionately affect our neighbors, co-workers, relatives and friends,
doctors, artists, students and educators now And people start there. Now therefore we Jason mayor of
with support from the council proclaimed October 202 in supporting this contribution. >> Thank you, Councilwoman. Um, next up is the reading of the recognizing October as breast cancer awareness month and I
believe council president Sigman will be reading this proclamation. >> Yes, thank you. Uh, so whereas breast cancer awareness month began in 1985 as a way to encourage women to get regular mammogs and has since expanded to spread
awareness on treatment, research, and funding. And whereas breast cancer awareness month is a time to support those affected by breast cancer, educate people about risk factors, encourage women to go for regular screenings, and raise funds for research efforts to find
a cure. And whereas one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with brand breast cancer in her lifetime. And whereas breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States and is the second leading cause of death from
cancer among women. And whereas an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. And whereas early detection greatly reduces deaths among those diagnosed
with breast cancer with a 5-year survival rate of 99% when the disease is caught at the localized stage. And whereas we recognize and honor the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors, those currently battling breast cancer, and the loved ones who
stand by their side, and we remember those we've lost to the disease. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that Jason Felento, mayor of the Burough of Denellan, New Jersey, with support from the Burough Council, do hereby proclaim October 2025 as breast cancer awareness
month in the bureau of Denellan and call upon the people of our municipality to join in supporting this observation and spread awareness for the importance of regular screenings and early detection. >> Thank you, Council President.
Next is um a proclamation recognizing Italian Heritage Month also in October and I will have the pleasure of reading that. Uh whereas Italian Heritage Month recognizes the many achievements and valuable contributions of Italian-Americans to the success of our
country especially in art, humanities and sciences. And whereas Italian-American heritage month was first celebrated in 1989 year I was born pretty good year with uh Columbus in co which would coincide with Columbus Day which is celebrated on the
second Monday of October. And whereas over 5 million Italian immigr imalians immigrated to United States between 1820 and 2000 with over 26 million Americans of Italian descent residing in the United States today. And whereas
Italian-Americans are the fifth largest ethnic group in the United States. And whereas Denellan proudly fosters a sister city relationship with two Italian municipalities in the province of Piaenza, Bogganovo, Valt Don, and Castell San Gioani to promote exchanges
in education, cultural, recreational, and economic fields. And whereas Italian-American heritage offers an opportunity to explore and celebrate the diverse cultural traditions and customs of the Italian American community. Now
therefore, be it proclaimed that I, Jason F. Sento, mayor of the Burough of Denell, New Jersey, with the support of the Burough Council, do hereby proclaim October 25 as Italian-American Heritage Month in the Burough of Denellan, and call upon the people of our municipality to join in supporting this observation.
So, um, a little plug, we are visiting the sister city in June of 2026 if anybody's interested. Personal visits, meaning the town's not paying for it. Just so that's on record. If you're going, you're paying for yourself. But we will be visiting the sister cities
while we're over there. Okay? And I'll be paying for myself included. Just so that's on record as well. I only say because the last time we went, it got questions. So, I just want to make it clear. Um, okay. Next up is item number five, uh, the approval of our meeting
minutes from September 15th. So, do we have a motion and a second? >> Move it. Segment. >> Second, Scott. Are there any edits, comments, or redactions to the meeting minutes as they currently stand from September 15th? Without hearing any, we'll take a roll call.
>> Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sigment, >> yes. Item number six on the agenda is our resolutions. We have resolutions 341 through 349.
Uh Mrs. Lauren Stats, our municipal clerk, will read through them and give us an opportunity to ask any questions, make any uh comments or have a discussion on them. So, Mrs. Stats, the floor is yours. >> Resolution 341 is to pay the bills. >> Move it. Segment.
>> Second. >> Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> Resolution 342 is to hire Kevin Cook as
a school crossing guard. >> Move it. Segment. >> Second. Rios. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Sigman. >> Yes.
Resolution 343 is to accept the resignation of Travis Lambertson as fire sub code official. >> Move it. Segment. >> Second. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes.
>> And Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. >> I'll just note I sorry I should have done it before, but I just want to thank Mr. Lambertson for his service to our community. Um, and uh, we appreciate his work here while he was here and we wish him the best in his next endeavors.
>> Resolution 344 is to hire Dana Downing as yoga instructor for the winter season for the Denellan Recreation Department. >> Move it. Second >> second. >> Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios,
>> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> And Mr. Sigman, >> yes. Resolution 345 is authorizing the award of a contract for professional services to CMA Associates to develop a local safety action plan.
>> Move it. Segment. >> Second, Scott. So, Mr. Miller, um, is there anything further we should talk about on this because we've discussed this at length over time. This is about the grant that we received for safe routes for all to for the assessment of
what sidewalk should compete complete and other safety measures for pedestrian safety and traffic throughout the town. And uh CME Associates is a part of developing that process. That's what this is. Okay.
>> I'll take a role. Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> And Mr. Segment. >> Yes. >> Resolution 346 is to appoint Jonathan Jimenez to the Denellan Fire Department.
>> Move it, Segment. >> Well, we vote. Thank you to Mr. Jimenez for stepping up to the plate and volunteering and uh looking to become a full-fledged firefighter. So, God bless you. Thank you, >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios,
>> abstain. >> Mr. Scott >> abstain position of the fire department >> and Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. Congratulations Mr. Jimenez. Welcome to the team. >> Resolution number 347 is authorizing the chief financial officer of the Burough
of Denellan to invest funds in the New Jersey Asset and Rebate Management Program. >> Move it. Second. >> Second. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes.
>> And Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> Resolution 348 is to amend burrow deposiitories. >> Move it. Segment. >> Second. Scott. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. Resolution number 349 is to hire Phil Langan as fire sub code official. >> Move it. Sigman. >> Second. Rios. >> Mr. Miller, would you like to speak
about Mr. Langan? >> Sure. Mayor. Um, Mr. Well, I'm uh got about 27 years of experience. We've uh worked in inspections and 13 years sub official
Jersey City now works with CIA. We also sub code in for the past years say about this >> council any questions for Mr. Okay.
Mrs. Albertson >> yes >> Mrs. Lance >> yes >> Mrs. Rios >> yes >> Mr. Scott >> yes >> and Mr. statement. >> Yes. >> Item number seven on the agenda is a consent agenda. We have resolutions 350
through 356. So, council, if you I'll give you a moment to review. Um, if you have not done so already and just let us know if there's any specific resolutions to pull to discuss and if so, we'll pull them and then vote separately on the other ones. And if not, we'll just vote
entirely on all the resolutions. Okay, without hearing any, we'll Can we have a motion and second on the consent agenda? Move it, segment. >> Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott,
>> yes. >> And Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> Okay. Item number eight on the agenda is council reports. Councilwoman Albertson >> fire department responded to 36 September total PS 2025 391.
In September they had four fire EMS two hazmat four service calls eight good intent 14 false alarms total of 36. In addition to these emergency responses, they've also attended several
meetings as well. On the 8th of September, they also met and parking or drills. On 911, they participated in the uh 911 ceremony. On picture on 9:24, the monthly fire
company meeting on 9:27, they covered the street fair. They also had helped in fatal sex. lost that case there but they held the middle sex uh covering for them while they had probationary off members um David Argentine and Jackson Rio completed his
fiscally passed the 10 week long um fire one and fire two certification training held at the middle fire academy and both attended the course that ran eight hours a day giving up their summer to pop certified. Thank you guys. They have now
both applied to the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety for their certification approval probationary members and Joshua have done their fire certification program and will be attending class three meetings per week the next 25
weeks take their training. They're also happy to see a number of residents continuing to join the department over the past few months and they're still looking for new members. If you're interested in joining for 16 and 18, you become a junior member. You
become a full member uh over 18, visit their website www.melanfd.com or email join dfdlanfd.com for more information. PDMO, uh the harvest fest is coming up
and this Sunday and I'm standing at over 100 beds. Very exciting. It starts at 11:00 a.m. on the tour. There's pumpkin decorating contest, apple pie baking competition, lots of wonderful crafts and activities. So, please stop by and
visit the Francis Nell Public Library. The next open air market is Sunday, October 19th with music by Tiny Cities featuring Danella musician Melissa Anthony and Dennis King. Come support the friends as they celebrate National Friends of the Library.
American Legion Post 119 has Halloween happenings October 18th, 24 costume contest for neuron pumpkin and decorated with supplies provided by the Legion games and haunted mini golf and more. Popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade,
and lots of prizes included in the $5 per person for $15 per family fee. All veterans as always given free. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you, Councilwoman Rios. >> Yes. Tanal Public Library. Visit the library for afternoon art, musical story
time. We offer programs for teens, tween, children, and adults throughout the month. Check out our website to stop by or stop by to see what's happening. Teens, don't forget gaming day every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Danell and Board of Ed. A recent presentation a recent
presentation available on the district website explained the decision to eliminate honors classes in Lincoln Middle School. The changes aimed to promote equity, balance, and high expectations for all students. Equity, honors, equity, meaning honors classes
didn't reflect the school's diversity, no multilingual or IEP students, and fewer economically disadvantaged and Hispanic students. The scheduling removing honors balanced sa class sizes, removing honors, balanced class sizes, and create
a space for new art and STEM courses and culture. The the goal is to is a schoolwide culture of high expectations and opportunity for every student. Uh this is available on their website under the September 23rd board meeting
minutes. The next board of the next board of ed meeting will be held on October 14th at 700 p.m. Buildings and grounds. A new exterior door has been installed in the OEM office. The most and most supplies will be relocated from
Burough Hall. Public works has completed the streetscape improvements at the welcome to Denellan sign on the North Avenue on North Avenue at the Middle Sex border. TK1 is working with
administrator Alex Miller on cyber security upgrades. The burrow has now reached basic and intermediate compliance levels marking significant progress in security and parsa is continued has continued to the cleaning
phase of the burrow sewer mains as outlined in the current agreement. That's all. >> Okay. Thank you. Um Councilwoman Lance. >> Yeah. from the recreation department.
The soccer program is up and running with lots of kids from preschool through 8th grade taking part. Denellan Recreation wants to give a big shout out to all volunteer coaches who made this season possible, helping 150 kids join in this year's fun. The Denellan
Recreation annual senior picnic happened on Friday, September 19th, and it was a sunny fun-filled day for everyone who came. We're grateful to Maya to the mayor and council for their strong support of our senior programs. Special thanks to Mayor Jason Sento,
Councilwoman Trina Rios, recreation commission member Kathy Wilson, recreation commission chair Jim Brennan, and residents Laura Murray and Jackson Rios for volunteering. Thanks also to business administrator Alex Miller for being there and
supporting them. They're very super thankful to the Denell and American Legion Post um 119 for always hosting the picnic. The 76th annual Halloween parade is set for Sunday, October 26 alongside
Founders Day. You can register for the parade on the event day from 12 to 1:00 p.m. in the library parking lot. The parade kicks off at 100 p.m. from there and heads to Washington Memorial Park. As Denellan's birthday comes around,
Denellan Recreation will mark Founders Day on Sunday, October 26th at Washington Park from 12 to 400 p.m. Founders Day is going to be a lively townwide party bringing together residents and visitors for some festive fun. The event will have vendors, food
trucks, live performances, kids activities, and more, promising a good time for all. If you're interested in joining as a vendor or food vendor, please reach out to recreation director Kelly Cedar at katerdanellenboro.com. And that's all.
>> Okay. Thank you. Uh, council president, before I get over to you, I was, as you were talking about the school district's decision to remove middle school honors program, I was trying to pull up an email I had sent to the school district. Um, I understand their their point. I
mean, in terms of why they they did I don't know if I necessarily agree with it on removing honors programs. Um, but I know parents had concern over it. Do you know if the school district because you're the liaison is if they address those concerns to the parents
>> and there were four parents who did stand up and show their concern for that. Um the presentation was the explanation. >> So there's status quo without Okay. Um, basically my recommendation was them to create a small parent task force to
observe this new program over the course of the year to see if between staff, administration, and parents think it's worth fully eliminating honors uh programming at over the course of the year and then see if it should be re-implemented or keep the program new
program as it currently is. So that was just so what so you're aware that's what I had recommended. School district honors but not official honor and students are giving their homework in advance. Um
they're giving you a harder homework day but it's a little bit more difficult. >> Got it. >> It's not lab. >> Understood. Okay. Well, I guess we'll see how it works out. Sorry.
Council President. >> Uh, that's all right. I fully support you saying all that. Thank you. Uh, so my report, we have the 20th annual Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 8th, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Participants will meet at St. John the Evangelist at 3:17
First Street or at Columbia Park to travel to Faber Elementary School together, walking safely and having fun. You're welcome to join us along the route if you do live closer to the school. Uh for more information, please call 732-4188026.
>> Question. What was the date again? >> Uh it is Wednesday, October 8th, which is the day after tomorrow. >> Okay. Thank you. >> You're very welcome. We'll see you out there. >> We'll see. And uh that's my report. Thank you.
>> Okay. Thank you, Councilman. >> For DPW, they continue to routinely clean the downtown area of the parks and properties, weekly lawn and landscape maintenance for the parks and properties, completed the streetscape work at Gallagher's pump station and the welcome sign in Denellan Avenue on North
Denellan sign on North Avenue. Public works crew also began a similar project at the welcome to Denellan sign on Washington near the Denell and Greenberrook border. They moved the planning board files to the burrow hall and OEM files to the OEM office. Uh crew
is completing the curbside branch pickup for the year. Reminder that residents can still bring branches to the DBW yard. Curbside leaf pickup will run from October through December. The annual h annual free household rubbish disposal started in September 13th and will
continue through October 18th. DPW completed pothole repair work at borrow properties. They service the police fleet and DPW fleets as they came due for maintenance as or breakdowns arise. And they service the DPW lawnmowers and leaf blowers. That's my report.
>> Okay. Thank you, Councilman. Um, could you bring up with the DBW committee in a subsequent subcommittee about the recycling bins and what the county advise us if we wanted additional ones for each resident and there's a cost to it associated with it and see if they
would recommend a program around it. >> Thank you. Um, >> also discussed that we started also >> senior grass pickup. Yeah. Yeah. So, there's some stuff being thrown over to DPW committee.
Um, okie do my report. Second Street project. The enhanced striping was just completed along with the speed radar signs and RRFBs at the intersection of Second Street and Sanford Avenue. New Jersey American Water is scheduling a contractor to mill and pave the section where the water service repair took
place. Um because unfortunately they redid a road under the grant that we got and uh there was a water was a wasn't a water main it was a lateral water service which unfortunately was damaged. So
American water to come in and repair it but underneath our ordinance they're required to fully pave that section of the road. So it'll it'll be just like it was brand new and they have to restripe it too. So, uh, Jackson AB, the mill and pave phase was completed, as was the initial street striping from the Middle
Sex County Shared Service Agreement. Uh, so note any striping prior to the project must be replaced. Our striping contractor will be coming in this week to install the enhanced striping, which will include no parking box outs at each intersection, parking stalls between
North A and Front Street, 25 mph painted on the streets, as well as Rumble Strip. So, some enhancements coming along to Jackson Avenue. uh New Jersey American Water Service installation, milling and paving uh in the spring of 2026. So, New Jersey American Water will continue
installing water services on New Market Road. And uh they've informed us that the burrow the burrow that all the streets that had new water service installed this year will be mil and paved in the spring of 2026. So, Lori, you're getting a new road after all of
this soon enough. uh to avoid weather related risks during the fall and winter months and allow for a necessary ground settlement period period. Ensuring a higher quality pavement surface with greater longevity to avoid weather related risks during
the fall and winter months and allow for necessary ground settlement uh period. Um so uh just so you're aware if it went a little too late in the year with how cold it was, the asphalt wouldn't stick and so they'd be back in next year redoing it. So best that we just hold
off. They'll clean it up as best as they can to make it a nice smooth road in the current conditions and then they'll be back in the spring. Um they'll also be milling and paving the 200 block of Penfield Place in Maple Avenue in the spring. Um they had to bring the contractor back to properly
repair eight sewer services on Penfield Place due to the issues with unsatisfactory paving sections in 24. Uh they'll also be providing notices to residents for all these projects before they begin. And they have to fix that section of Oak Parkway that they did
with painting and no a school crossing school zone and there's no school in that area and then tore up the road to put 25 miles per hour on it. So they got to come back and fix that too. Make sure they do that. Uh lead pipe inspections. New Jersey American Water and Montana
Construction have begun lead services in Denellan. Uh this part this is part of a statewide initiative that will be completed by 2031. and Denown is one of the first municipalities to start. Always great to be the first out of the gate. Their team uh their teams may
request access to homes to inspect water service lines. However, recently replaced lines or lines that are already scheduled for replacement will will not require inspection. Um which is basically most of the town at this point. Uh they may place markouts on properties as part of the inspection
process. So, uh, if you have a concern, you can please call 732-9683033 or you can send a council member or myself an email. My burrow cell phone is 732-8824551. So, you can reach out to us. You can get your news from and the information from
Burough Hall and uh, you know, then then put out it put it out on Facebook. Don't go to Facebook first. come to us first, then get the information and then go to Facebook. So this way it's factual. Uh weekend events, uh you heard it all. Uh we're having an exciting weekend ahead.
Haunted Trail, Harvest Fest, Washington at the Washington Memorial Park, Denell uh station car show, uh at the Denell train station. So please join us for a fun-filled weekend. Um CME reports, uh NJOT ADA approvements.
uh CME who is our engineer contacted the department of transportation regarding the installation schedule for the pedestrian RRFBs. Uh NJ DOT has indicated that the installation is expected within approximately two to No, these are already installed.
Sorry. >> Oh yes. So they're going to be turned on within two to four weeks. >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, Washington A street lighting CME is also awaiting the electrical plans requested from NJOT to confirm whether department
owns the illuminated signal ahead sign. So during discussions this week, the Department of Transportation indicated the plans are forthcoming. If the sign is not included in the electrical plans, the contractor is prepared to remove it. Uh, CME understands the burough would like us to keep the standard do not block driveway sign installed in its
place. So, if you go underneath the bridge going towards North Avenue on Washington Avenue, you'll see before you hit the PAR building, which is Mike Subs, there's a sign that says do uh basically stop here while red light don't so you don't block the ingress
egress for the parking lot. Uh the DOT is looking to take it down as part of the re the projects that we're doing over there. Um the light installation, and we're we're pushing back saying that we want it back installed. whether it's in that exact same location or not, we're pushing to have it back installed.
Um, strip joint site, which is the the old uh 635 Bound Brook Road. Uh, supplemental environmental investigations are ongoing as required by the EPA and NJP. Contamination has been identified on adjacent properties. Our engineers are currently preparing cost estimates for
the additional remediation work which will be submitted to the bureau upon completion of all supplemental testing and investigation. So, uh, progress is being made on that site. It's the future site of the rescue squad. Um, but, uh, you know, it's when you deal with contamination, you have to be very
careful. So, it's going to be a little while. Um, and then I will conclude with, uh, congratulating patrolman Brian O'Neal, who celebrated his retirement with the Bureau of Denellan Police Department on October 1st. Patrolman O'Neal has proudly spent his career here
in our Miracle Mile, his hometown, following four years of service to our country in the United States Marines. He has served in Elm with integrity, professionalism, and dedication. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement and thank him for all that he's done for the department and our community. So, round
of applause for Britz. That's it for me this evening on my report. So, there are no council discussions. Number 10 on the agenda is department heads legal anything. >> Okay. It >> iting it over there. Good job. Clerk
registar. >> Yes. Just some information about the election. Uh for the general election, the voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 14th. The drop offs at the library is now open for residents to drop off their mail and ballot. Districts one and two are at the senior
center. Districts three and six are at the firehouse. Districts four and five are at the public library. And if you're unsure of your polling district, you could visit the the um the New Jersey Division of Elections website and type in your polling place in search bar and
enter your address and zip code. If you have any other questions, you can call the clerk's office at 732968303 and ask for me or you could email ldarelenboro.com. [Music] And that was it. >> Okay. Thank you. administration.
>> Yes. You know, hopefully we don't have to use it. But in case we ever had a cyber issue with our new uh standings, we have $95,000 reduction
this road. aspect openly up. Um, also I'd like to thank you, Mayor with our federal and state carries on getting safe street big.
Thanks very much. >> Well, you're welcome. It's also the the mayor's traffic and uh safety pedestrian task force sits along titles MTAPs. That's what their that's what their abbreviation is. So kudos to them as well for helping us get some stuff
together for that as well. >> You're gonna Yeah, you're the focus group for it. So you're always asking for things to do. You're gonna have a lot to do. >> You're welcome. >> Um anything from DBW's perspective as superintendent? >> Sure. >> Anything from DBW as superintendent?
proced. >> Okay. Thank you, Detective Sarge. Anything from PD? >> Signal or I think a do not block driveway would probably be preferable there. Um, what you end up getting a lot of times are people that see stop here
on red and end up everyone stops 300 ft short of the intersection. Not only do they not block Rod, but they also go to the next, you know, he a little confused and I think I do not block. >> Okay. So, just bring that back to CM if you wouldn't mind, Alex.
>> Thank you. Anything else, sir? >> No. >> Okay. Thank you for your service, Mr. Cummings. Anything from OEMert? >> Thanks, Alex and DW for helping some of the materials to do all this. It's take a while to get everybody together
transition, but we're moving at. >> Okay, great work. Thank you. Okay, no other department heads. So, at this point, we'll open the floor to item number 11 on the agenda, which is public comments. Uh the microphone is right here. We kindly ask that you step up,
you state your name and residency, and uh we're here to listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have. Carl Peter Clapper at 135 French Street, apartment 2 L. Uh, and uh, my main concern is
uh, an issue that confronts uh, both my current and my past uh, neighbors. And the issue of the mortgage evil uh which has been highlighted
from uh comments in uh papers in particularly political science quarterly back from the late 19th century. Uh the problem with the mortgage is that it
increases the price of uh residents and it also increases the price of storefronts uh by leveraging uh people's bids. And the evil part of
it is the restriction of bids to those who are quote unquote qualified to make a bid. So it's a uh uh restriction of the market that artificially inflates
uh those costs. And it's particularly honorous for uh my friends and neighbors who have uh had to deal with uh the huge
uh price of uh not just the uh housing itself but also you know through the mortgage and also the expenses that small businesses face because their
um values for their assessment is artificially inflated. So I just want to put in my ongoing objection to the mortgage
and uh continue my call that we abolish the mortgage with a permanent moratorum on new mortgages. This would not affect the uh existing mortgages and people would
uh face no particular change there but they would find that uh they're not getting uh forced out of residences and forced out of businesses by uh various uh real estate
speculators. Thank you. Thank Mr. Clapper. You know, uh I issue my uh uh condolences to Hal and
his family and all who have been who have known. >> Thank you, sir. Any other members of the public? We ask that you kindly uh state your name and address your residency. And uh we're all ears.
Anybody online? Okay, last request for anybody in the public. Okie do. We will close item number 10 on the agenda, which brings us to item number 11 on the agenda. I apologize.
item which brings us to item number um 12 adjournment we have resolution 357 uh can I have a motion in a second please >> move it segment >> second Scott all in favor >> I >> any nays
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