This meeting of January 20th, 2026 was included in a list of meetings that was advertised in the courier on January 8th, 2026 and as a teleconference was noticed on the official Denellan website on January 16th, 2026 and on the public
bulletin board on North Avenue on January 16th. 2026 and has remained continuously posted as the required notice. >> Mayor Sento >> present. >> Council President Lance >> here. >> Mrs. Albertson
>> here. >> Mrs. Rios >> here. >> Mr. Scott >> here. >> Mr. Sigman >> here. >> And Mrs. Vandermark >> here. >> Okay. Uh, next up on the agenda, item three, mayor's appointments to boards, commissions, and authorities. We have an
appointment of Ed Kawak. uh to the MARA House Restoration Committee with an expiration of 12312026 says it's an annual appointment. Uh we received an email today. Ed was unable to make it today. So he will uh schedule an appointment with uh Mrs. Stats on
getting the oath of office at the clerk's office. We thank him for his service and stepping forward and all volunteers for stepping forward. and we encourage all residents and business owners to involve themselves in one of our many opportunities to volunteer for
our miracle mile. Okay. Item number four on the agenda is proclamations. We have two proclamations. One recognizing Arbor Day of 2026 and recognizing January is National Radon Action Month. And so our first uh proclamation is Arbor Day. And
I'll kindly ask is there count You're here for the radon, right? Yeah. >> Okay. I know you're a Sha tree person, so yeah, you want to read it, too? I'll give you the the pleasure of doing it. I I speak enough at these meetings, so
why not give it to you, Mr. Cumins? Welcome back to the day. Mr. comments. You should be a council member. >> Posed in the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that they set aside for the planting of trees. And whereas this holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than
a million trees in Nebraska. And whereas Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world. And whereas trees can reduce the erosion of our pre precious soil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, feed
life-saving oxygen, and provide a habitat for wildlife. And whereas trees are a renewable source resource, giving us paper wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products. And whereas trees in our burrow would increase property
values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. And whereas trees wherever they are planted are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. Now therefore, Jason, mayor of Mayor of the Burough of Dell,
do here does hereby proclaim Friday, April 24th, 2026 as of all day. >> Thank you. Next up, it's generated radar action mode.
>> Okay. Whereas radar is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the soil and becomes a health hazard when can concentrate in a home, school, business, or other building. And whereas exposure to radon gas is the largest individual source of annual radiation exposure for nation's
residents. Whereas radon is invisible, colorless, and overless. And whereas testicle radon is the only way to know if a person is being exposed. And whereas elevated levels of radon in homes have been detected in every state nation. And whereas radon is the leading
cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer following smoking. And whereas national standards of practice are available that can successfully lower radon levels in homes or ensure homes are constructed with radon resistant techniques. And whereas knowledgeable radar
professionals are available to provide radon testing and mitigation services across the nation. And whereas all people should be aware of this potential threat to help and act now to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer in the future. Now be proclaimed that Jason may
declare January as national radar action month. that the month-long observation is dedicated to recognizing the health risks posed by exposure to radon and encouraging their own residents to test their homes, schools, and building the radon, remediate those buildings with
elevated radon levels and build new homes using radon resist resistant techniques. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. Camations and uh for your service on how we understands as well as your commission. So double whammy this evening striped
safety. >> Oh now it has been well we don't have a proclamation on that. >> Radon is actually a relatively low level concern for those that didn't know it. Only 3% of the homes uh have tested for moderately high levels of radon. So it's
we're fortunate in that regard. So >> thank God that okay thank you sir. Uh next up is item number five which we have two items. the approval of our regular meeting on December 15th, 2025 and our reorganization meeting January 1st,
2026. Can I have a motion and second on our regular meeting minutes of December 15th, 2025? >> Move it. Second. >> Second. Rios. >> Any comments, additions, or uh redactions to the meeting minutes as they currently stand without hearing any. Roll call, please.
[clears throat] >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark, >> yes. >> Can I have a motion and second on uh the regular meeting, the meeting of our
reorganization meeting on January 1st of 2026? >> Move it. Segment >> second. Rios, >> any comments, additions, or edits, not redactions, edits to I call myself now, uh to the meeting minutes of January 1st of this year?
Okay. Without hearing any roll call, please. >> Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lamb, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark, >> yes. >> Item number six on the agenda is resolutions. We have resolutions 47
through 53. Uh, Mrs. Stats, if you would give us the opportunity when reading them out, allowing us to discuss them if need be. >> Resolution number 47 is to pay the bills. Move it. >> Albertson. >> Second. Rios. >> Mrs. Albertson.
>> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark. >> Yes. >> Resolution number 48 is authorizing a jurisdictional agreement by and between the Burrow of Denellan and the New
Jersey Department of Transportation. Move it. Rios. >> Second. Segment. Just for council members who may be newer to this jurisdictional agreements uh when it relates to a specific project in the downtown. This case 441 is basically giving the opportunity for the
improvements to be done by from the building to the curb. Uh saying that between the property owner and the burough we will take on the responsibility with the property owner and that it's not the NJOT that will have to do it. So, common practice each project that we have and so that that's
that's what this one is for. 441 North. >> Okay. Mrs. Albertson, >> yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark, >> yes. Resolution number 49 is to amend
the resolution from January 1st, 2026, number 25 appointing Daniel Fcella as alternate public defender and awarding a professional services contract for public defender to the law offices of Daniel W. For Fella, >> move it. Segment
>> second. Rios >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark. >> Yes. >> Resolution number 50 is to amend resolution from January 1st, 2026.
Number seven, declaring the official newspapers for the burough of Denellan. >> Move it. Albertson. >> Second. >> Rios. >> Rios. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lamb. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sigman.
>> Yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark. >> Yes. Resolution number 51 is authorizing the filing and settlement of tax appeals. >> Move it. Sigman. >> Second. Vandermark. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes.
>> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. >> Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark. >> Yes. >> Regarding tax appeals, uh, February, the assessment cards will be going out and you have until May 1st. if you disagree
with that assessment to challenge uh that assessment and appeal it. So, just for the record, >> resolution number 52 is awarding a contract to Joe Fisano Heating and Cooling for the replacement of an HVAC
system at the senior center not to exceed $11,900. Move it. Rios >> second. Sigma, >> this is just specifically for the senior center, not the remainder of the building. Okay, perfect. >> We're placing you.
>> No problem. >> Thank you, >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. >> Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark, >> yes. Resolution number 53 is authorizing the
award of a contract for the purchase and installation of server equipment for the police department in Burough Hall for an amount not to exceed $24,754.94. >> Move it. Rios >> second. Sigley. >> Mrs. Albertson.
>> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Rios. Yes. >> Mr. Scott. >> Yes. >> Mr. Sigman. >> Yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark. >> Yes. >> Did you want to say something? [laughter]
>> I'm chuckling to myself because Mr. Miller indicated that a 20-year-old HVAC system is old and I was one of the first people in that fieldhouse to be able to use it. [laughter] So, I'm realizing I'm aging. That's why I'm laughing. So, sorry. Sorry.
I guess it is. Sorry. Next on the agenda is item number seven. Uh age does sneak up on you. Uh consent agenda uh 54 through 60. And uh if council could take a look if there's any of these individual uh resolutions
you would like to take out, we can uh discuss separately and then we can do a consent agenda for the remaining uh ones. Okay, I'm getting the consensus that there's nothing to pull separately. So, with that, can I have a motion and second on the consent agenda? >> Move it, segment.
>> Second, Rios. >> Roll call. >> Mrs. Albertson. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Lance, >> yes. Yes. Mrs. Rios, >> yes. >> Mr. Scott, >> yes. >> Mr. Sigman, >> yes. >> And Mrs. Vandermark, >> yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Item number eight on the agenda is council reports.
Councilwoman Vandermark, anything to report this evening? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Okay. The fire department ended 2025 responding to 481 fire calls ranging from house fires to natural disasters. members operated over 8,500 volunteer
response hours and thousands more hours spent attending drills meetings and many burrow events. And then second report was OEM. OEM conducted their inventory of their trailer equipment this past Saturday and
tested generators and other equipment. >> Okay. So farive in the first 20 days. Thank you, Councilwoman. >> Uh Councilwoman Rios. >> Yes. Um, I'd like to start by That's really loud. I'd like to start by wishing everyone a
happy new year. I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and started and is starting 2026 feeling refreshed and ready to go. Um, I'm looking forward to another year of working together, getting things done, and continuing to support our community. Excited to see what this year brings. Thank you. On to my report.
Danellen Public Library. We are actively seeking applicants for a new library director for which a master's of science degree is required as well as a part-time bookkeeper. Interested uh candidates may apply at the Denellan Public Library or by email. Library
programs remain in place and all residents are encouraged to participate. Please check out our Facebook and website. Police and public safety. The police department remains focused on community safety, responsiveness, and professional service. I thank the department for its continued dedication.
Here's a year end cap of 2025. CAD entries 20,643. Total arrests 219. Motor vehicle tickets 4,834. DWIS 102 motor vehicle stops 3372
motor vehicle crashes 235. Councilman Sigman will add more on police statistics during his report. Greenbrook Flood Commission. The commission continues regional coordination of flood mitigation and
long-term planning. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4th at 7:30. downtown management organization. The DDMO continues supporting local businesses and downtown uh vitality with upcoming events including spring into wellness and
additional downtown initiatives. Danell and Green Team Sustainable New Jersey will be on a one-year hiatus during which the Danell and Green team will focus on comp uh completing all required paperwork and filings to prepare for resuming activities. And that's all.
Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you, Councilwoman. Councilwoman Albertson. >> No report, sir. >> No report. Okay. Council President Lance. >> Um, so the recreation department, Mayor Solanto, presented the house decoration
contest winner with their prize on Christmas Eve prior to Santa around town. The winning house was at 3162nd Street, and it looked quite beautiful. On Christmas Eve, one of the Danell I'm sorry, Denellan enjoyed one of its
greatest traditions is sporting Santa around town. The recreation department is always grateful to the fire department, rescue squad, and police department in their supports for making this a wonderful occasion for all of our residents. A big thank you to Mike
Luthman for making the tour around town despite the cold weather. Um, you all make this day very a very special one for all of our residents. The Denellan Recreation um, sorry, Denellan Recreation also hosted its annual senior
citizen holiday lunchon on Saturday, January 4th at the firehouse. It was a wonderful turnout of about 50 seniors. The recreation department is very grateful for the support from Mayor Sento and all of the council members and business administrator Alex Miller. Also
thankful to the Denellan Fire Department for the use of the hall and Chief Scott for opening up the building early for setup. Thank you to Carl Guyger for his piano entertainment during dinner, including music and sing alongs. Lastly, thank you to all who helped serve the
seniors. Recreation Commission members Jim Brennan, Kathy Wilson, and Tim Howard, Mayor Sento, Council Member Trina Rios, and resident Lucy Cherry. And finally, Denella Recreation is
launching a new spring break camp to provide families with a safe, structured, and engaging child care option during the school break. The camp offers the same trusted staff and quality programming as our popular summer camp with age appropriate games,
crafts, and recreational activities. The program supports all families by offering a feasible, flexible, and fun option during spring break. That's all. >> Okay. Thank you, Council President. Councilman Sigman. >> Yes. So, uh, everyone, sharpen your a
lot to cover today. The Janelic Board of Education and its reorganization meeting on January 6th, and I would like to congratulate Dr. Nol Isa General for being reelected as the board president along with Nicole Moore and Gregory Mitchell, who are the two newest members of the board. The meeting also included
multiple presentations that clearly reinforced the district's goals of fundamentally changing the philosophy that guides how our children are educated. They were open about the real and necessary growing pains and where the district stands in this and the process of this three to five year.
Presentations also highlighted the measurable improvements made to business operations throughout the district and after clearing their backlog they are ready to proactively move forward efficiently. The board also received their 2025 annual comprehensive financial report that showed a healthy
financial status described as one to be proud of. Their 12.7 million fund balance and plan appropriations signal Basher aimed at positioning the district for large-scale capital projects and long-term stability. Roughly $3 million
in grants were received focused on supporting her educational fund. To support current operations, the board established their 2026 meeting calendar and appointed professional service providers. They reaffirmed the K through2 educational program and text
text while authorizing staff training in leadership and multilingual instruction. Additionally, the board renewed safety agreements with the burough and accepted $340,000 in grants dedicated to literacy and teacher development. Uh finally, the board heard remarks from Danell and res
comments added to the ongoing public dialogue concerning the district's direction and the community's expectations moving forward. Active participation from our residents is a vital component of local governments and I want to thank her for her participation and encourage all
residents to continue sharing their voices at both board of education and burough council meeting. The next board of ed meeting will be on January 27th at 7 p.m. For public works, I'd like to begin by highlighting the consistent efforts of
our DBW crew. Uh beyond their routine maintenance of our downtown area burough properties and parks, the team has successfully transitioned the town out of the holiday season by removing decoration. And regarding the seasonal cleanup, our curbside and Christmas tree pickup
remains in progress through the end of January. Quick reminder for residents. Please ensure the trees are placed on the curb without bag and completely free of lights and decoration. Unfortunately, if the tree is bagged or decorated, our crews cannot collect it.
It has been a busy month for our residents. Our crews are out plowing and treating purposes on December 26th, New Year's Day, most recently during the storm this past weekend on January 17th to 18th. And I'm sure there'll be coming up coming weekend. I believe there's a
portion of them. So to keep our infrastructure in top shape following these storms, they've begun catch basin inspection with cleanouts. The crew will be visiting the basins across the burrow to ensure they are clear of debris and directionally sound to handle runoff.
Uh behind the scenes, the mechanic division have been working tirelessly to keep our fleet operational. This includes proactive servicing and emergency repairs for both police and DPW vehicles. Uh specifically the plan has been focused on maintaining our snow
equipment to ensure we are ready for the next high or calls for accumulation and to ensure that snow plows can operate freely and effectively allowing the burrow streets and road raids to remain accessible for essential and
emergency functions. Parking restriction will be in effect. These restrictions commence 1 hour after continuous snowfall begins and ends 12 hours after the snowfall stops. During this time, no vehicles may be parked, stopped, or left
abandoned on any streets within the burrow of vanilla. Vehicles on the street during snow events will be ticketed and have been ticketed. Additionally, please refrain from directing snow from your snowthrower or your shovels onto the plow streets as
this can create ice. For alternate offream parking during snow emergencies, please use the following location at the American Legion Post 119, McCoy Park, or Columbia Park. And finally for DPW, the
sidewalks bordering public streets must also be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of the snow ceasing. If not, the owner or occupant will receive a sub. Right. and for police and public safety. Um, something I would just wanted to add
to Councilwoman Brios's report is while we often look at crime stats to measure police performance, there is a different story that I wanted to highlight. This is the community care impact made by our officers each day. In 2025, there were over 4,000 purely service-based
interactions. And these don't often make headlines, but they are the backbone of community trust and safety. Uh so I have the data going January through November. Uh so not including December. The police conducted 146 wellness checks, 29 lift
assists, and 54 mental health calls. And these numbers represent hundreds of moments where our officers acted not as enforcers but as caregivers helping residents in their most fragile moments. uh in protecting the schools. There were
634 schools which signify that the police department has integrated itself into the daily rhythms of our school providing a consistent layer of security for our students and teachers. Uh they also perform two uh roughly 3,000 uh
property checks. Uh this is when an officer checks a resident's home or local business uh and highlighting service over citations. Uh there were 70 uh calls for assisting the public, 41 for dispute resolution and 30 for verbal
altercation. In these cases, the officers arrived to deescalate tension before they turned into violence, creating a safer, more stable community climate. And again, I just wanted to highlight this often not talked about aspect of work.
Uh and then for the mayor sh and testing and safety task force, I want to welcome our newest member Joe Cumins as well as Stanford Mayo for continued work on this task force. We look forward to a productive and informative uh 2026
and uh I believe I can hear the uh >> the call. >> I can hear the bell ringing. So I will deal with the floor after this. >> Oh, okay. Well, I think you spoke more tonight than you did all 2025. So,
congratulations. Um, Councilman Scott, I think he's competing with Councilwoman Rios. >> Jeez. [laughter] So, for buildings and grounds report, Captain Sergeant Goldman, and Alex Miller met with LTW and TK1 on
January 8th to review the security systems in Burough Hall, the police department, and the OAM office. The contractor LTW has started the wire work on Friday, January 16th. For the Greenbrook Flood Commission, Alex Miller met with a few residents to seek
permission for right of entry for the Army Corps of Engineers to enter the property for future inspections and testing along the Greenbrook. The Army Corps of Engineers is expected to survey the areas of along the Greenbrook this spring. And for Denel and Shade Tree Commission, they held their first
meeting on January 14th. And although I wasn't able to make the meeting, I received their minutes and they're off to a great start with a number of projects and activities in the works. >> Okay, that's my report. >> Thank you. Okie do. My report's actually pretty short this evening. So, I'm
upholding my New Year's resolution. Uh regarding uh Middle Sex County uh authority for the recycling MCIA, uh we are aware that some residents have been experiencing issues with the MCIA's recycling collection in the Burough Denellan. We do take [clears throat]
these comments very seriously and are actively sharing resident reports with Middle Sex County through the MCIA to address them. Um so we kindly ask residents use the burrow's recycling complaint form at nj.gov denellon-enj.gov
/recycling complaint form. It's on the website. It's also on every single social media post that goes out about it. So, we can continue relaying this information to the MCIA as they work towards a solution. Uh, North and South Washington Avenue sidewalks. Uh,
sidewalk replacements has uh been completed on South Washington Avenue from North A to the train bridge, including new concrete footings for uh street lights. The next phase will include the installation of decorative light poles and new trees. uh shade trees, ones that root downwards and not
outwards because I know there was concerns that trees will uproot the uh sidewalk system, but there are trees that are made spec or don't do that. Additionally, the sidewalk replacement was completed on North Washington Avenue between 1 Street and Denellan Avenue uh with new street lights and footings
installed between 1 and North Avenue. These improvements enhance safety, accessibility, and overall streetscape and were done in part due to the NJ DOT transit grant funds. The burrow has been awarded. So, uh, no direct impact to the
taxpayer through municipal taxes. Uh, regarding the state of New Jersey, on Tuesday 13, January 13th, I I had the honor of attending the swearing in of the New Jersey General Assembly and the Governor Phil Murphy's final state of the state address in Trenton. Uh today uh January 20th, I was also privileged
to attend the swearing in of New Jerseys 57th Governor Mikey Cheryl uh in my role as president of New Jersey Conference of Mayors. I just wanted to put on the record that I congratulate all new and returning members of the General Assembly and Senate. Wish them great success as they begin their terms representing the people of New Jersey. I
also want to extend my best wishes to the Cheryl administration. uh as the legislature and Governor Cheryl take on these important responsibilities, I respectfully ask that they keep uh the needs of local government in mind as they debate and vote on legislation
because most times we get forgotten at the lo local level. So, um, as Governor Murphy leaves office, um, I would like to thank him for his bipartis bipartisan partnerships we have developed during my time as mayor of Denellan and for his
commitment working with local leaders across New Jersey and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors in which I am associate to. Uh, while we may not have agreed on every issue, it's important to recognize and appreciate the dedication of those who have decided to serve our state. So, as New Jersey enters a new chapter, I look forward to a continued collaboration that will strengthen our
communities and move our state forward in 2026 and beyond, both in my role at the conference and as well as mayor of Denellan. Um, I do want to touch a subject. Uh, the bureau of Denellan has heard from uh a number of concerned residents regarding recent immigration
enforcement activities throughout the state and country. Um, and I want to take a moment to provide clarity and reassurance. Um, the Denell Police Department is, and I'm just stating facts that are coming down from the state and attorney general's office. So, this is not my personal opinion or
partisan opinion. This is what is just fact. The Denell and Burough Police Department is committed to protecting and serving all the residents and focuses on enforcing New Jersey's criminal laws to keep our communities safe. Immigration enforcement is handled exclusively by the federal government and is not within the authority or
jurisdiction of the Burough Denown or the Burough Denown Police Department. Additionally, the Denalboroough Police Department strictly aderes to the state of New Jersey general state of New Jersey attorney general directive 2018-6, also known as uh the immigrant trust
directive, which prohibits local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration raids or taking any law enforcement action based solely on an individual's actual or suspected immigration status. This directive does not restrict the department from enforcing criminal laws of the state of
New Jersey or complying with valid uh judicial warrants or court orders. Uh the Denown Police Department will continue to abide by the attorney general directive 2018-6 so long as it continues to be upheld by the current attorney general and administration uh Mikey Cheryl. Uh the Bureau of Denal
remains committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone in our community within the legal bounds of our jurisdiction. And that is important to say. Um, so it's also noted Governor Murphy signed into law A6308
S55036, Safe Communities Act, which is basically legislation that directs the uh attorney general to develop statewide model policies to ensure that um essential public institutions remain safe, welcoming, and accessible to all residents. Um, and so in my role as
conference of mayors and in the leg in League of Municipalities, I know we're going to be discussing these and hopefully having some input on what those guidelines that might come out in the next 180 days. So, um, just wanted to put that on record. We have brought up in the past directive 2018-6 and
council meetings so the public is aware of them because I know it's been a question. Um, but those are just the facts. We follow the attorney general directive 2018-6. Okay, that being said,
um we do not have a council discussion this evening. Uh number 10 is department head meetings. It >> no report. >> Okay. Legal >> uh no report. >> Okay. Clerk's registars's office. >> Yes. Um, dog licenses must be renewed
during the month of January as required by the state of New Jersey and chapter 103-04 of the code of Denellan. The state law requires that in order to issue a license, the rabies vaccination must not expire prior to November 1st of the licensing year. Spay or neutered
pets are $10 and written proof is required and non-spayed or neutered pets is 13. That is it. >> Okay. Thank you. Um, recreation No report all covered by council president.
Okay. Uh anything from the administration. Okay. DPW ditto. Okay. Police good to go. >> Thank you for your service. OEMs
>> all covered by council members. OEM. Um I just said that. Rescue squad. Anything to report? >> Yes. Uh, in 2025, the Denown Rescue Squad responded to 420 calls, including requests for aid from Greenbrook, Middle
Sex, Boundbrook, Southbound Brook, South Planefield, and Piscatoaway. We participated in and provided medical coverage for multiple township events, including but not limited to the Memorial Day parade and service, the 5K
run, the Carol Fest, the Street Fair, National Night Out, 911 ceremony, the Haunted Trail, two trunker Treats, and Christmas tree lighting, Santa around town, and multiple high school
football games. We've accepted seven new members and are currently processing three new applicants for 2026. >> Good work. >> We had five people graduate from EMT class and passed the national test,
including Selena Solomon, who passed her exam in December. The department's ongoing training included an average of two training sessions per week. In addition, we have 10 hours per member for annual regulatory compliance training and
hosted approximately a dozen CPR classes for our members and members of the community with each EMT also going through an additional 25 hours of continuing education requirements. Members also attended training through
FDNY, including snake bite venom, technical rescue, and aircraft emergencies. Our members attended monthly business meetings of the nonprofit corporation and several department holiday celebrations. And members provided while off duty
midair medical services on a transcontinental flight. Our fundraising efforts included two fund drive letters sent out to the town and receiving a grant from Verizon. We were able to recover quickly from the damage to our primary response ambulance
due to flooding in the tent that we are located in behind the fire station with only a 3-week period of the apparatus being inoperable. 2025 was also a year of sorrow as members gathered together for the funeral of life member Elizabeth Ditter.
The family expresses their gratitude for all of those from Dellan who came to honor her life of dedicated service to the burough. Thank you, Chief. Okay. >> Chaplain, anything back there for fire
department, fire company? >> Okay. Amen. Okie dokie. Okay. Uh no other department heads I see. Uh without further ado, we'll open the floor to item number uh 11, public comments. We ask that you
kindly state your name and residency. Uh whether you're joining us in person or virtually, we're here to uh hear your concerns, address your your questions. >> Yes, Mr. Morgan. >> I'm getting an tonight. I've asked some questions. I
found out some things. I heard something and and then like 805 front street by dead end street. Uh last couple of snow that we had cars are still parked down the street. I understand they're being ticketed privately.
>> Yes, tickets are are mailed home and I we can attest that several hundred have been issued over the last several. The reason why I ask it is I can't understand if they got ticketed the third time, now they're getting ticketed the second time and because they're not they're not moving. So that you're
telling me they're trying to tell me that they ain't that intelligent. >> I'm not waiting that. I'm just telling they are ticketed and whether they they've made the decision to abide by moving their vehicles or continuing to
get uh ticketed. Um they they I guess made that decision. I mean, we're talking about the same amount of cars, you know, and I know the road department's out there trying to get in and out. >> I know. >> And uh and it's getting to a point where I even see people,
older people like myself and then who I guess left their car back and they sit back and nobody else is moving their car and they they don't know that they're getting ticket property. Back in the time, which probably the old days, they
used to go down the street, put the put the, you know, the speaker on the cop car, they said, "You got to move your cars from the street to the snow." We don't have that anymore. Those little signs we got in the street corner, um, a lot of these apartments on front street,
Sanford to the dead end are apartments, but a whole bunch of people there. You think they're going to take notice of that? You know what I'm saying? You know, or the landlord should probably be telling you, which I doubt he is, but it's, you know, so there's no warning.
You can just get ticketed supposedly. That's what I'm hearing, right? And they're doing all the streets or they're just sending only so many tickets you can get out. I guess I want to let me >> They're
good. They're ticketing. I'm about a water. >> Good. Thank you. >> Uh they're ticketing um on a consistent basis. >> You're going to have overwhelming amount of people outs here going I didn't know. I didn't know. I didn't hear nothing.
This and that. All I see was sign told me about it. You know, small signs in the form. So >> well it goes home in the tax insert annually. It's on it goes uh I think it's quarterly actually that we send out information at least at the first of the
year. We always uh the first tax insert always has all the graphics that show you >> like the the government directory. It shows you the all the ordinances that you need to apply. If you're a new resident, you get a letter sent home that's that shows you and there's a whole new residents page and apartments
are getting them too. So there there is process in which the information is being issued. Um at some point people have to be accountable to themselves as well. >> Yeah. Because I just see the statement that car >> no I look we're we we have conversations with legal all the time about how do we
have a lot of the issues. How do we resolve these issues in a constitutional way um and a common sense way and a practical and logistical way. So I hear you and we understand it's a concern. Um >> especially at dead end streets. I mean
you know you they you know they go they go at a narrow way. You know it's very hard to pl >> No, I understand Mr. Morgan. We totally understand. We've had these conversations over the last two storms specifically um because people have reached out to us and said people aren't
moving their cars when they should be moving cars. >> Oh wait, how much does it take? >> I think it's $75. What else to shop >> things instead of buying? >> Yes. >> Making some money this year.
>> So, nothing is done for revenue. Law is not done for revenue. >> The the tickets are given out. Not every single car is going to get a ticket because it's impossible to do that. But the are giving tickets out besides accident calls and DWI in the night
where they have to so they can pull off that. Now if we can't like you said you give out so many thinking of so many cars. Can't we go back to going up down the street and say hey you got to get off the street. Snow's here. Snow's coming. >> Well I think there's a truck in the
firehouse that has a plow attached to it too. You want to volunteer and be the one that gets on the loun. [laughter] You want to you don't you got to remember we're a volunteer. >> I I understand. So >> we aren't here to fight a fire not to
take care of park. >> We agree. We we like like the mayor saying it is a concern. We try you know the police it is aggravating. >> I mean back in the day Mr. Morgan there was no other source of providing information outside of a telephone. >> No. So
>> they also had Yeah. You contact us but then they would go up down the street on the police. You know the police. >> That's what I'm saying. So that's why they did that. There was no other source really if you think about it. Now you have the internet. We insert we have information. The Dell report has information and that goes to every
single address. The last edition of the Dell report front page you can even read in Spanish has the front page added and that goes to every single address whether you're single family home or somebody who is uh renting it. It's they go through an EDM system. So every single person who resides here in business that operates here gets that.
>> And I know the police officers they can't do it all. I don't and I understand that my law you're gonna make a prop and and that that poor guy is gonna be right like you know >> you have other questions Mr. Morgan, we have a fine We do have a five minute
speaking. >> I'm sorry. >> I'm being generous. Do you have any other time? Any other >> uh I'm getting >> Okay, that's it. >> That's it. >> I'm just wait till next fall. >> No, answer the ask another question. I was just saying move to a different
topic. That's all I >> No, that's it. >> That's it. Okay. Thank you, sir. And just so we're all aware, are Mr. Morgan celebrating 50 years of marriage with his beautiful wife Nancy. >> Congratulations. Thank you.
>> Yes, Mr. Best. Uh Jeff Best, 401 Madison Avenue. Uh two issues. Um the first one, um when I came in tonight to attend the meeting, the front door was locked. Uh this has happened multiple times. Um when we have open public meetings,
please make sure that that's that that Yeah, I don't that door used to always be open outside of this past several months that we It's probably because we're on a different date or something. >> Well, I think that it did happen tonight because we're on a Tuesday schedule instead of but normally it is open.
>> Yeah. Um, the other thing I wanted to to to mention is the uh to mention about the um notifications that used to go out over the over the loudspeakers back in the day when Chief Jerry Jerry Capella was the chief of our
police department. The rescue squad used to be called out to go around and do those notifications. And we used to do that um as volunteers, but the problem became we started getting complaints that the rescue squad should not be here to threaten members of the community. So
we did stop doing that and making those announcements and that's what it that's what it was. >> Yeah. I think the same be made even more so if you have the police doing it. Yeah. I think they could be spending their time. It was it was warnings to people about trying to keep them from getting fines and citations. I I
understand um this one of the concerns that Mr. Morgan brought up. I understand that our police department is very busy. Um but I also understand we have a parking authority. Maybe this falls more parking. I don't know. [clears throat] Just as an idea.
>> Well, yes, but I think uh I don't think you consider parking authority as an emergency agency, emergency service agency. probably want to put them in the spot of putting them out during a snowstorm. So, that would have be my argument to
that. Um, but look, the point is taken. We're trying to find ways in which we there's better notification ways we handle this and address the concern. Um, we agree to that the ordinance. Maybe it could be progressive ticketing. I don't know if we're able to do that, but the
concern is heard. Um, and we will work towards addressing it. And in terms of the door, that was probably the first time I've ever seen that happen in my almost 20 years being up here. So, to be honest with you, um, so I let it happen. It wasn't intentional. And there was, just for the record, access through the
other side of the door and contend purchase. So, we weren't trying to obstruct the public during our meeting. Um, other members of the public, please, anybody have questions or statements? Anybody virtually? Okay. Um,
I guess that means we can move on to uh item number 12, which is adjournment. We have resolution 61. We're going to close the public meeting comments. Uh, and go to resolution 6. >> Uh, adjournment. Can we have a motion and a second? >> Move it. Segment. >> Second, Van. Before I ask for a roll
call, our next council meeting is February 2nd at 7 p.m. You can join us here or virtually, and we're always here to address your concerns and answer your questions. So, can we have a uh all in favor of adjourning? I >> I