ready. You're fine. We're good. We're going to get there. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our May 5th council meeting. Our first order of business is a call to order and rise for the pledge of allegiance. So please rise to the flag of the United States of
America to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, justice for all. Item number two on the agenda is the reading of our sunshine statement and roll call by our municipal clerk. This
is Lawrence Stats. This meeting of the Denell and Burough Council is called pursuant to the provisions of the open public meetings law. This law of May 5th, 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 April 30th, 2025 and on the public bulletin board on North Avenue on April 30th, 2025 and has remained continuously posted as a required notice.
Mayor Sento, present. Council President Sigman here. Mrs. Albertson here, Mrs. Lance here, Mrs. Rios here, Mr. Scott here, and Mr. Vandermark noted absent.
Okay. Item number three on the agenda is proclamation. We have four this evening. Our first one is uh recognizing the uh National Police Week in 2025 March. Uh number two is recognizing May's military appreciation month. Uh
number three is declaring the month of May as mental health uh month and number four recognizing the significance of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. So, first on our uh proclamation list is uh
recognizing National Police Week 2025 in the Burrow of Danellen. We have some of the police officers here this evening. So, um that's the wrong one. Okay. Recognizing National Police Week 20125 in the Burough of Denellan.
Whereas there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Denellan Police Department. And whereas since the first recorded death in 1786, there are currently 26,950 law enforcement officers in the
United States who have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty, including two members of the Denellan Police Department, Petroleum William Shields and Chief Patrick Tarpe. And whereas in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring
the week of May 15th National Police Week. And since then, tens of thousands of police officers and their families, including Danella, New Jersey, travel to Washington DC. Every year to celebrate law enforcement and pay tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters. And whereas
the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC. We also have a memorial in the Burough of Denellan. And whereas 345 new names of fallen heroes are being added to the National
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring, including 148 officers killed in 2024 and 197 officers who died in previous years. And whereas May 15th is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of all fallen officers and
their families, and the US flag should be flown at half staff. We've informed DBW. Perfect. And whereas the Denellan Police Department, formerly organized in August of 1924, so we're coming up on 101 years, has served the residents for over a
100red years, and has seen the tenure of 14 chiefs of police and many more patrol officers, protecting and serving the community to keep the peace, protect life and property, and serve all those who call the Miracle Mile home. And
whereas on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Burough of Denellan and Denellan Police Department will honor their fallen heroes with a ceremony at Washington Memorial Park in observance of Memorial Day. Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that I, Mayor Jason F. Sento, mayor of
the Burough of Denellan, New Jersey, declare that all in the Burough of Denellan observe May 11th to the 17th, 2025 as National Police Week and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
Proclaim this fifth day of May, 2025 underneath my signature. Gentlemen, thank you for your service and protection of our great burrow and the state as well. So, thank you. and I believe there's going to be a bit of a more formal presentation with the
chief captain and the force in the coming days. So, thank you. Next up is uh number two, recognizing May as military appreciation month. Um, does a council member want to volunteer and read
this? Okay. Do you have it on you on the digital? Got it. So whereas in 1999, the United States Congress passed a resolution proclaiming May as National Military Appreciation Month, encouraging all Americans to remember all those who gave
their lives in defense of our freedom and to honor all the men and women who served and are serving our country today along with the families of these service members for their sacrifices in our armed forces. And whereas the month of
May was chosen because it has many individual days marked to acknowledge our military's achievements, including Loyalty Day established in 1921, Victory in Europe Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe in
1945, and Children of Fallen Patriots Day. May also includes military spouse appreciation day, armed forces day, and before ending the month, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day.
And whereas during military appreciation month, we are reminded that the freedom and security that the citizens of the United States are afforded today are a direct result of the sacrifices made and continued vigilance demonstrated by our by our United States armed forces over
the history of this great nation. And whereas the observance of it's the perfect opportunity to show thanks and express gratitude to those who have previously served or are currently serving in the US military and their families. And whereas many men and women
from our community have served in the United States armed forces and their service and sacrifice have made our community and the United States and the world more secure by preserving liberties that have enriched our community and nation making it the
greatest nation in the world. And whereas our Denellan American Legion Post 119 and Tri Burrow Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars BFW Post 5479 are comprised of active members who support and are dedicated to serving the
Burrow of Denellan and surrounding communities. And whereas these organizations are committed to enhancing the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by their devotion to mutual helpfulness. Making certain that our
local veterans organizations pay perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to ensure they are never forgotten by new generations. Now, therefore, Mayor Jason F. Sento and members of the Denellan Burough Council
do hereby proclaim that May 2025 will be recognized as military appreciation month. Residents are encouraged to recognize and honor the valor of our veterans and the sacrifices made by our United States Armed Forces members currently serving and their families to
preserve the freedoms we enjoy today and tomorrow. Thank you, Council President. And I hope everyone will join us at our May 26 Memorial Day parade and ceremony. But let's give a round of applause for those men and women who serve.
Next is a proclamation declaring uh the month of May as mental health month to uh recognize the issue and stigma push away the stigma of mental health and councilwoman Trina Rios will take the honor of take reading the proclamation.
Whereas there is a proven connection between good mental health and overall personal health. And whereas mental health illness affects almost every family in the world. And whereas people with mental health with mental illnesses
often recover if given the necessary services and supports in their community. And whereas people with mental illnesses make important contributions to our families and our communities. And whereas millions of adults and children are disabled by
mental illnesses every day. And whereas only out only one out of two people with a serious form of mental illness seeks treatment for his or her mental illness. And whereas stigma and fear of discrimination keep many who would
benefit from mental health services from seeking help. And whereas research shows that most effective way the most effective way to reduce stigma is through personal contact with somebody with a mental illness. And whereas good
mental health is critical to the well-being of our family, communities, schools, and businesses. And whereas greater public awareness about mental illness can change negative attitudes and behaviors towards people with mental
illnesses. Now therefore, Jason F. Sento on behalf of the Burough of Denell in New Jersey do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as mental health month. As the mayor, he also calls upon the
Denellan citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to recommmit our community to increasing awareness, understanding of mental illnesses, reducing stigma and discrimination, and
promoting appropriate and accessible services to all people with mental illnesses. Thank you, Councilwoman. Next is a proclamation recognizing
uh the significance of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which will be read by Councilwoman Mary Alberts. Thank you. I read this in honor of my granddaughter Sky who was born in the Hunan Province in 2009 and came to United States uh and
was adopted by my daughter and son-in-law in 2009. Recognizing the significance of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of the
Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Whereas the people of the United States join together each May to pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and
Pacific Islanders who have enriched the history of the United States. And whereas the history of the United States of the history of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States
is inextricably tied to the story of the United States. And whereas the Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community is an inherently diverse population composed of more than 45 distinct ethnicities and
more than 100 language dialects. And whereas the month of May was selected for Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month because the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the United
States on May 7th, 1843. And the first transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10th, 1869 with And I can't get this to scroll down. Here we go.
substantial contributions from Chinese immigrants. And whereas the theme of for the observance of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2025 is a legacy of leadership and resilience. And whereas
the theme was selected by the Federal Aging Pacific American Council, which is celebrating four decades of service to the AANHPI community in 2025. This year's theme honors the hard work of
A&HPI leaders who established a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity. just lost. We'll give it a hard copy. Sorry. It's
okay. Yes. Thank you. You're okay. Now therefore be it proclaimed by the mayor and council of burrow of Danellan that in the month of May we recognize the history achievements and diversity of Asian-American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and further
acknowledge the substantial contribution to the American experience brought by our Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community proclaimed this fifth day of May 2025 by Jason Falento, Mayor Burrow Osenellon.
Okay. Thank you, Councilwoman. Next up is item number four on the agenda. Approval of our meeting minutes. Our regular meeting of April 21st, 2025. Can I have a motion and second? Please move it. Segment. Second. Rios. Okay. Any comments, edits, redaction? Says the
meeting minutes currently stand from April 21st. Without hearing any, please take a roll call. Mrs. Albertson? Yes. Mrs. Lance? Yes. Mrs. Rios? Yes. Mr. Scott? Yes. And Mr. statement. Yes.
Item number five on the agenda is an introduction of an ordinance. This evening we have 2025-12, an ordinance to add a new chapter 39 municipal flag lowering policy to part one of administrative legislation of the burough code. Um, can
I have a motion and second, please? Move it. Rios second. Albertson. Can I just have a summary of this by Mr. Miller who was um active with Mr. Stats and Mr. Robertson just so the public is aware before we take a roll call.
So it came to our attention that you know we we haven't had a we had no flat ordinance here and over the past year you know unfortunately we lost some uh key members of the community that worked whether they worked or mayor or in a in
a staff uh for the burrow. So, I brought it to Lauren's attention and Bill's and we've been working on putting this together. So, we have some kind of uh guide to go by because there's a long time coming. We needed to do this. Okay. Thank you. This is an introduced
ordinance. Um this will just be introduced by roll call and second and then a roll call and uh then uh at the next council meeting there'll be a public hearing and potential adoption. So, we do. Okay. We have a roll call, please. Mrs. Mrs. Albertson, yes. Mrs.
Lance, yes. Mrs. Rios, yes. Mr. Scott, yes. And Mr. Sigman, yes. And was as with all introduced ordinances, they will be found online and at the municipal clerk's office should anybody wish to read them pre next council meeting. Okay. Item number six on the
agenda is our budget. We have two uh resolutions related to it. Uh, first up is resolution authorizing the calendar year 2024 municipal budget to be read by title only, which is resolution 199. Can I have a motion and second? Move it.
Second. Second. Albertson. Mr. Robertson. Yeah. Mayor and council. Ju just to reiterate, this is a matter that's been discussed uh in more detail at earlier meetings uh involving the
introduction of the budget uh due to the absence of Councilman Vandermark and the budget law that requires a majority of governing body membership. for votes are required in order to
move budget adoption forward. Uh I have been asked to review the circumstances and my opinion this situation uh which would be governed by the doctrine of necessity uh which in situations of presenting need and no
alternative participation of council member who might have a potential conflict. Uh in this particular case, uh council woman Rios is a member of the fire department, an active member.
She has no leadership uh role and no involvement in the budget. Uh so it's a very there's no financial or personal interest in any way. So what whatever involved is so attenuated and so minimal in my opinion
that this is the situation that calls for authorizes specifically authorization. Okay. There's no further discussion by council. Commander roll call, please. Mrs. Albertson, yes. Mrs. Lance, yes.
Mrs. Rios, yes. Mr. Scott, abstain from my position in the fire department. And Mr. Sigman, yes. Okay. Item number item number two under agenda item six for the budget is public hearing on the calendar year 2025
municipal budget resolution 05052025 number 2000. Can I have a motion and second? Move it. Second. Second, Lance. Mr. Robertson. Okay. Uh, we're opening the floor to
members of the public. Please state your name and address if you have any questions on the budget that was presented two meetings. Two meetings ago. Yes. What was the budget? What's the plan? Dave Morgan, 805 Street. I wasn't
here. I wasn't here a couple minutes ago. What was the budget for 2025? The budget for 2025, if you give me a second, Mr. Olsen, if you don't know it off the top of your head. I do. Okay, perfect. U the total budget is
11,43,715. The raise is uh $6,390,45 in tax. Okay, thank you. Okay, you indicated what the potential impact for average household was. Isn't that like $46?
It was $46 if the assessment remained the same from the prior. Okay, understood. Okie do. Any other members of the public? Without hearing any council
before we go to vote? Good work to the finance committee and the administrative team on getting a uh a responsible and fiscally sound budget put together. So, good work everyone. Can we have a roll call, please? Sure. Mrs. Albertson, yes. Mrs. Lance, yes.
Mrs. Rios, yes. Mr. Scott, abstain position of the fire department. And Mr. Sigman, yes. Item number seven on the agenda is resolutions. We have resolutions 2014. Uh Mrs. Stats, if you can read them out and then give us opportunity to
discuss if we need to. Resolution 201 is to pay the bills. Move it. Sec. Second. Albertson. Mrs. Albertson. Yes. Mrs. Lance. Yes. Mrs. Rios. Yes. Mr. Scott. Yes. And Mr.
Sigma. Yes, you were excited to pay the bills there, Mrs. Rio. Resolution 202 is calling for the restoration of energy taxes to municipalities. Move it. Segment. Second, Rios. So, as we noted in the budget
presentation, and I think Mr. Olson did a really good thorough explanation of the history of the energy tax receipts and what they historically called the poison pill when it was basically taken from us. Um it was referenced in the presentation where we're getting around
$600,000 in municipal aid, but if had we been receiving the energy tax receipts, we would have been over a million dollars these past several years. So, um, the state year-over-year with the exception of I want to say last year and the year before where I believe it was
75 million statewide and then 150 million um throughout the entire state. Um, there again in this budget that the governor has proposed is they're not proposing anything. So there's various
organizations such as the League of Municipalities and the Conference of Mayors that are through their organizations fighting the legislature and the governor's office to uh get back funding. And so that's what this resolution does. It shows on a municipal
level multiple municipalities are actually I was on a meeting this morning passing it this evening. um basically sending this off with a letter to and uh ours will explain how much money the bureau has been losing has has been
withheld from um to to encourage the legislature as they go through budget discussions before July to incorporate some kind of funding. um there's no guarantee, but we need to put uh fire to their feet, and this is one of the ways
that we have within our means to formally do that across the state. So, that's what this resolution does. It calls in support of reinstating some level of funding. Um and then, of course, uh like I'll say through the conference of mayors, we're looking to
work with the legislature to come up with a plan to incrementally get us back to full funding. Um so, that's what this uh resolution is for. Okay, I'll take a role. Mrs. Albertson, yes. Mrs. Lance, yes. Mrs. Rios, yes.
Mr. Scott, yes. And Mr. Sigman, yes. Resolution number 203 is to appoint fire department members. Move it, Sigman. Second, Albertson. Well, I just want to note um to to Mr. Rios, right? That's I
don't have the resolution up right in front of me that is being appointed. Yes, Mr. Rios um and Connor Costa. Uh just to extend a thank you for them stepping up to the plate and volunteering for the fire department. Um
they're brave young men and we thank them for it and we encourage more people to participate and volunteer as a firefighter men and women. So, thank you for your service, gentlemen, and we wish you all the best and good health and safety in in your service and protection of the Burough Denelli.
Mrs. Albertson, yes. Mrs. Lance, yes. Mrs. Rios, abstain due to my position on the fire department. Mr. Scott, abstain position on the fire department. And Mr. Sigman, yes. Resolution 204 is to hire Erica
Trojanowski as deputy court administrator. Move it, Rios. Second, Sigman. Okay, Mr. Miller, I'll let you speak on this. As we know, uh, Denise Donado moved up to a court administrator, so we need to have a get a deputy court in and Erica was
interviewed, and so I'll let Mr. Miller speak on her behalf as a candidate. Yes, Mayor. Uh Erica was one of uh multiple candidates uh that that we interviewed. Then in the interview process was myself
uh the clerk Lauren Stats, Denise Donado, Judge House, and Laura Schwitzer from the Middle Sex County Courts. Uh after interviewing all the candidates, uh we came up with Erica. It was a best fit for the burrow. Erica was a
violation clerk for two years and then a deputy uh this past year. Uh so I think it would be a good position hire for for the courts. Okay. Mrs. Robertson. Yes. Mrs. Lance. Yes.
Mrs. Rios. Yes. Mr. Scott. Yes. And Mr. Sigman. Yes. Okay. Item number eight on the agenda is the consent agenda. We have resolutions 205 through 210. Council, if there's any of the resolutions you would like to be
pulled for specific conversation, please let us know now. If not, we'll vote at the consent agenda. Okay. Without hearing any, can we take a can I get a motion and second on the consent agenda? Move Rios second and a roll call. Mrs. Albertson,
yes. Mrs. Lance, yes. Mrs. Rios, yes. Mr. Scott, yes. And Mr. Sigman, yes. Okay, thank you everyone. Up next is item number nine, council reports. Councilwoman Albertson, the fire department has responded to 26
calls in service for April. Um the total calls for 2025 is 130 to date. They had four hazmat calls, uh 14 false alarms, four good intent, one EMS, three service calls for monthly
total of 26. They in addition to the emergency responses, they have um attended a lot of different drills and events including on 413 they went to
the um attended the recreation Easter egg hunt. On 414th they held their monthly officers meeting and work drill service. 416 they attended a hazmat drill at our firehouse conducted by Middle County
Hazmat. 423 they attended the mayor's volunteer town hall. 427 they held their annual firefighter memorial service. 4:30 they held their monthly fire company meeting. They're happy to see a number of residents continue to join the
department in the past few months. The new members will be attending fire school in the upcoming months. The fire department is still looking for new uh members and you can be uh a junior member if you're 16 to 18 or full member
if you're over 18. Visit their website www.danellenfd.com or email joinfd join dfd excuse me at um danellenfd.com. The friends of the Janoan Public Library have their murder mystery dinner on
Saturday, May 10th at the George W. Hajlick Firehouse. Uh, enjoy delicious food as you help solve the murder of a gangster. There will be raffle baskets and a 50/50. All proceeds help the friends support the Denellan Public Library. Follow us on our Facebook page
and Instagram. The Friends open air market begins on May 18th as we were rained out yesterday at Washington Memorial Park. It will be first and third Mondays from May until October. So, please come and enjoy the market. Thank you.
Yes. Buildings and Ground Report. Denellan proudly continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. The DPW has begun installing the hometown hero banners downtown with completion expected to be at the end of this week.
Once finished, the DPW will follow up with the installation of the American flags. Additionally, DPW has installed two more block trim planters, one at Washington Memorial Park and another at the fire department and rescue squad monuments, further enhancing these
important community spaces. Parsa report. Comcast recently caused damage to a section of the sewer main near Klein Place. Parsa supervised the repairs the repair process to ensure it was completed properly and met all
necessary standards. Sport of Ed update. Spring sports are underway with both softball and baseball season in full swing. Upcoming events are May 7th bike to school day as well as the Faber school band and choir concert. May 9th
is the Denellan High School Denellis. The next board of ed meeting will be held on May 20th. Be sure to visit Denali Public Library Facebook page and website to explore all your all our exciting upcoming programs and
events. And I just want to say that I'm really proud of my son Jackson for pursuing a career as a firefighter. And on a note on that note, happy International Firefighter Month, Councilwoman Lance. Sure. for recreation. All recreation spring sports
are in full swing, including tennis, soccer, baseball, and softball. The recreation department is sincerely grateful to our coaches for their hard work and commitment. We are still seeking coaches for open soccer at the prek and K level with practices
scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. If you're interested in coaching, please reach out to the recreation department coordinator, Kelly Cedar, at kerdanboroough.com. We're also pleased to share that nine additional banners have been added to our display of hometown heroes this
spring, bringing our total to 119 banners thanks to the DPW. Um, these banners were hung last week just in time for our upcoming Memorial Day parade. And speaking of the Memorial Day parade, it is set for May 26th at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to
participate in the parade or have a float, please contact recreation program coordinator Kelly Cedar again at kcardenell.com. We look forward to gathering together to honor those who have served. And finally, registration for Denellan summer camp is now open. If
you're interested, please visit the recreation website to sign up. The camp is designed for children aged 5 to 12 years and runs from June 16th to August 15th. This 9-week camp is filled with lots of fun, including field trips, daily outdoor and indoor activities, and
water games. Register today as spots are filling up fast. And that's all. Okay. Thank you, Council President Sigman. Uh, no reports tonight. Not even an encouraging
message. I could give an encouraging message out there for the coaches again. Um although I am not currently coaching in this soccer season because my kids are not playing soccer. Uh it is a great opportunity for volunteers to meet other families uh and make new friends. I know
personally we have made new family friends by coaching. So it's more than just coaching. It's getting involved in your community and meeting new people out there. Okay. Thank you, Councilman Scott. Quick DPW report.
They continue continue to routinely clean the downtown area of the parks and properties. Started the weekly and lawn and landscape for burough parks and properties. Maintain the ball fields. Continue inspect and clean out the catch basins throughout the burrow and they've completed about 90% of all the basins.
Started the installation of the hometown heroes banners downtown. Added mulch to the parks and playgrounds. Cleaned out the trash shrap. continue to pick up bags and branches around town. And a reminder that May is the last month for leaf bag pickup, maintaining the street
sweep schedule, and the street sweeper is currently being serviced. The mechanics division report they service the police fleet vehicles as they come due for maintenance or breakdowns. Service the DBW fleet as they come due for service and breakdowns. Working on installing a new motor in one of the
police cars, installing a water tank in one of the mason dump trucks to water the new trees. and they've serviced the lawn equipment. And that's all I have. Okay. Thank you. Um for my report this evening, uh I'd like to wish a happy teacher appreciation week to all our
educators. Teachers shape the lives of countless students and their passion, patience, and commitment to the next generation are truly commendable. And we're grateful for all our teachers in the Denellan community and beyond. And we have two teachers here this evening. One is uh councilwoman Chris Sawdes
Lance and Councilwoman Albertson had a many year career at Denellan High School as a educator. So thank you both for your service and the greater community at large that is in the education field. uh Greenbrook cleanup this Saturday, May 10th. Uh Danella will be participating
in an annual multi-town cleanup of the Greenbrook by McCoy Park from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a yearly collaborative effort between Denell and Greenbrook, Middle Sex, Planefield, Wat Chong, and Boundrook through the Mayor's Alliance for a Cleaner Greenbrook
Waterway. You can register to volunteer at lower lower rarittonwatershed.org. We look forward to seeing everybody there. It's a great event. Plus, you get to go splash around the water. What's more fun than that? Uh, fire hydrant
flushing. Uh, New Jersey American Water will be conducting its annual flushing of Denellan water, Denell's water distribution system until May 23rd from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Annual flushing is conducted by water providers throughout each municipality
to test and maintain fire hydrants and the quality of drinking water. Uh when crews are working in your area, you may notice a reduced pressure or discolored water. If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5
minutes until the water runs clear. If discolored water continues, please also refrain from doing laundry during that time. You can find more information in a map of the affected areas at amwater.comnjaww back alerts and I'm
sure we'll be putting public notices out. Uh some of the American water projects that are currently undergoing Prospect Avenue and Whittier Avenue pro projects. There's so many um but they're investing millions of dollars. So we we pay them utility bills. It's good that
they're giving us back. Uh the uh main water system has been installed on both Prospect Avenue and Whittier Avenue. The next step is to replace all residential water services from the main to the new water box for each home. New Jersey American Water will also install new fire hydrants on each
street. Um just for public knowledge too, our sewer utility and our engineers and everybody are doing spot checks throughout this entire process, right? Okay, good. I knew that. that I just wanted public knowledge just so everyone's aware. Uh Grove Street and
South Avenue water main project. New Jersey American Water started working on this street this p past week and will continue to do so. They will be digging test pits and beginning to cut the road for the main water replacement. Second Street phase one department of transportation project and the Milan
pave project from Denell and Middle Sex border to Madison Avenue. Uh the project is scheduled to start this week weather permitting. The first step will be removing and replacing severely damaged curbs and installing new ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, one at Schwarz Place intersection
and the other at Sanford Avenue intersection. The contractor will inform the residents when they replace damaged curbs at their driveway entrances. During this time, the residents will not be able to drive in and out of their driveways for a few days, but I'm sure you won't mind because you'll have a brand new uh driveway apron. So, that'll
be nice. uh the RRFB project, the RAP and beacon lights, Madison Avenue and First Street, Madison A and Dell A, Washington Avenue and First Street, Washington and Denell A, which CME is conducting a study through uh the capital improvement bond
that we did. South Washington A and Orange Street and New Market and Grove, which are being funded through a state local aid grant we received. They're expecting the projects to be completed by the fall after they've done some of the preliminary studies. Um, CME is aware that the New Jersey American Water
project on Grove Street and that intersection is timesensitive. So, they we are keeping track. Uh, wavefinding signage. Um, CME has uh reviewed the comments from the NJ DOT. The highway occupancy
permit application has also been submitted. Uh, myself with CME, Derek White, our community development director, and Alex, you were in attendance. Oh, you passed the one meeting you passed. You're at everywhere else but
that one. Um on April 28th to discuss their comments per the discussions during the meeting. We are preparing a response uh to their comments. Um if I I thought I reported out if I didn't I apologize. Initially what happened is just so we're all aware this is a New
Jersey transit grant that we got transit village grant and the the NJ dot came back and said well we can't direct people to our train station on the signage that they are funding through a transit village um grant. So, uh, I just want to give, uh, kudos to Senator John
Bramnik because when I brought this to his attention, the the the, uh, hypocrisy of, uh, giving us a grant to for wayfinding to find public parking and transit destinations. We can't direct people to our main transit
destination, the train station. He got me directly involved and contacted to the uh to the director of NJOT. And so we had a conversation. He he got us in contact with some other people and uh they think they might be able to
accommodate our request that there's some creative ways we can make this work. So I we did point out to them it's transit village grant to direct that's based upon us having a train station and the goal was to let people know where the train station and public parking was. So there we are. So that's why that
was the premise of that meeting. So, we're hoping uh we get the appropriate response and one that, you know, makes sense. So, I'll leave it there with a period. Okay, that's it for me this evening. Um, we uh item number 10 is council
discussion. There's nothing on the agenda this evening for that. Item number 11, department head reports legal. Thank you, Mayor. No reports. Okay, clerk. Just some information about election. Um, to register to vote in New Jersey,
just a reminder, you must be a United States citizen, at least 17 years of age, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18 and a resident of the county for 30 days before the election. The registration deadline to vote in the next election is
21 days prior to that election, which would be May 20th. And then May 28th is the mailing of sample ballots for the primary election. But mailing ballots have been issued, right? Yes. Okay. And the county has been working with your
office to educate publicly inform where the new voting destination polling stations are in town. Correct. Uh we sent out a letter to all affected residents. It's on the website. We put it on um all of our email blasts. And then on election day, there will be signs posted at the school and a map
directing um people to their new polling place if they went there. Okay. So, senior center is one and two. I have to look. I don't have a second. I think district five is going to be at the firehouse and they currently go to
the senior center. So, we have to post at the senior center, too. Yeah. So, we'll have a sign at each one of the polling locations along with the map. Perfect. Okay. That's all we need. Thank you. The stats. We appreciate you handling that. That was a a lot to take on over the
last several weeks. Yes. Okay. It Okay. Keep iting, Mr. Miller. administration. Superintendent of public works. Nothing. Okay. Finance Department. You're just happy the budget. You're
just happy the budget is over. Now you just got to account for it over the next several months. Okay. Lieutenant, anything from the PD? Okay. Rescue. Uh May's busy month with a lot of appreciation and EMS appreciation
week. May 4th. Uh this year's theme is care volunteers. We uh are contining work for through our relocation project. Um we are aware that the week of the 18th is EMS appreciation week and as always
we'll have it at the council meeting on the 19th to recognize that week. Just so you're aware. I just want you to be aware. So, make sure you bring your team with you. We'll do. Okay. We'll make sure Billy gets that proclamation done. Okay. Chaplain. Anything from the fire
department from the chaplain's view? Okay. God bless you, my friend. I have the districts. District one and two is the senior center. District three and six is the firehouse. And district four and five is the library. Okay. Thank you.
Maybe we just ever keep meeting until we just leave it. Just so it's always on record on our end. Thank you. Um item number 12 on the agenda is public comments. We ask that though we're going to go with those in attendance in person and then we'll go online. So
um members of the public, here's your chance. Please state your name and address. The microphone's here. We'll start with those in the chambers first. Okay, it's all on you, Mr. Morgan. You're more than welcome to share, but uh anybody online that would like to state anything, please state your name
and address. Okay, I'll do one last opportunity for both online and in person. We ask you please state your name and address. Ask your question, make your comments known. Without hearing any we will close that portion of the meeting. We do not have
an executive session this evening. So we have item number 13 adjournment. We have uh resolution 211 resolution of adjournment. Can I have a motion and second please? Move it. Albertson. Second segment. All in
favor? I I I any nays? Okay.