basketball. >> What did you say was the problem? >> The flagship I pledge allegiance to the flag of United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all. >> Welcome to the April 9th, 2026 meeting of Aar City Council. In compliance with the open public meetings act, state of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting of common council is provided in the following manner.
Advanced written notice is posted on our bulletin board. Advanced read notice was posted on the ACR city website and notice was sent to the Hamilton Gazette. Roll call, please. >> Mayor Japetti, >> here. Dobby >> here. >> Galloway
>> here. Heist >> here. >> Hessie, >> here. >> Ter, >> yes. here. >> Sen >> here. >> Timbers >> right >> here. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh number four, public comment on agenda items only. Is there
anyone wish to be heard on any of our agenda items? Seeing none, we'll go to number five. Approve the minutes for March 26. Motion. >> Make a motion. Second. >> Second. >> Motion made. Seconded. All in favor? I
>> opposed. Minutes approved. Number six is the mayor's report. >> Okay. This evening I have a um Arbor Day proclamation and I'm going to read it. Whereas in 18 or 1982, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture set aside a special
day for the planting of trees. And and whereas Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world. And whereas trees can reduce the erosion of our precious top soil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs,
moderate temperatures, clean air, provide life-giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife. And whereas trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products. Where and whereas trees in our
communities increase property value, enhance the economic vitality of business areas and beautify our community. And whereas trees whenever they are planted are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. Now
therefore, I, Dr. Lisa J. Petty, mayor of Egg Harbor City, do hereby proclaim April 24th, 2026 as Arbor Day in the city of Egg Harbor. And I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. And
further, I urge all the citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the well-being of future generations. >> Before you go on, motion second. Motion made and seconded. All in favor? Opposed?
Commission. >> Second, I had emailed city council about a request I had from a uh aunt of a young guy who a young child died um recently couple years ago in our
community. I did hear back from most of you, but I will read the letter and then I would like to um possible to take a vote whether you're in favor of it to the mayor and c mayor and city council of Carver City. I am writing to
respectfully request an honorary street designation in me memory of my nephew Tristan Cruz, a beloved member of our community who tragically passed away at just 5 years old. Tristan was a student at Spragg Elementary here in Egg Harbor City and brought joy, energy, and love
to everyone who knew him. His life, though short, had a meaningful impact on his family, classmates, and community. Trist suffered from sickle cell disease, a serious and often misunderstood condition. His passing has deeply affected our family and we hope to honor
his memory while also while also bringing awareness to the illness and the importance of prop proper medical care for children. We are requesting that the 500 block of Philadelphia and Camp Street be designated as Tristan's
Way as a lasting tribute to his life and legacy. We chose that specific location because Tristan's life, although incredibly meaningful, was very short. 515 Philadelphia Avenue is the only
place he ever truly got to call home. It is where he was carry brought home to on April 12th, 2018, and experienced all of his first and ultimately last milestones. Because of that, it holds deep emotional significance to our
family. Ideally, we would like Tristan's way to be placed as close to the home as possible, but we are open to any recommendations or adjustments you feel are appropriate. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kayla Maro.
So, I would just like to know if everybody's in agreement. I will write a letter to the county. I realize it's a county road, so we'll have to get approval from them. >> Is there a motion? >> I'll make a motion. Second it. >> Motion questions. >> I do.
>> Same road for the purposes of addresses and it's just an additional name. >> I would think on Google. >> So, so what stretch of road will specifically be Tristan what? >> The 500 block. But >> the 500 block of Philadelphia Avenue,
right on the 550 closer to Mhm. >> I know we have city-owned lights there. We cannot put it on obviously a electric company light, but we could put, you know, the signs. >> So that's the block with the senior
housing and the BFW. >> Mhm. >> And there quite sure. >> Okay. But so there will just be a sign though >> way. >> On what? On where? probably a light that the city owns or do it on the street
street sign that's there on the form. >> What's that? Camp Street. No. Yeah, >> that's camping. >> Hopefully, the way I've seen it, they have it'll say >> Camp Street and then above that there'll be another sign that'll say >> Okay, very well. Yeah. Good.
And >> was there a motion? So, >> yeah. I second it. Motion made second. All in favor? opposed. >> It's approved. >> And just a reminder, um, New Jersey American Water will be in this room on 4:14
with utility payment assistance from 10 to 2 and also the cleanup is on May 2nd and that's all I have. >> I've already made the call and told them you would pick it up. >> Oh, goody. Thank you. >> That didn't feel like it actually.
>> Okay. Thank you, mayor. Uh number seven, council committee uh chairman reports uh start with recreation. >> It's novel. >> Nothing sustainable. >> Nothing. >> Code and Rotary and
>> nothing. Okay. >> Mr. D. >> Uh nothing. >> Okay. >> As it still stands, uh the school board still needs assistance. They still have a position open. So >> just one you think? >> Uh I'd have to get with them. I know one for sure. I'd have to see. could have said two the last time.
>> We got to correct. Yeah. >> Okay. >> I know there's at least one though. So there >> that's all I have and nothing for parts. >> Mr. S. >> Um from what I understand I'm uh part of the cemetery
committee. Am I >> as chairman of the department? Yes. >> Okay. That's okay. >> Okay. Well, I I received a report from uh a woman who frequents the cemetery, and according to her, she saw somebody
using the dumpster or dumpsters at the cemetery to unload a bunch of stuff. >> Talk to the caretaker about grass flipping, but if you want to call tomorrow, but we um >> Okay. So, Wayne knows about it. Wayne
>> happens often. >> It's a common occurrence. Yes. Oh, okay. So, >> does the caretaker feel like this is something that we need to try to remedy? >> There's nothing we can >> cameras or something or or just >> unfortunately it happens more times than
>> they lock could they lock the trash lock the trash cans. >> Well, then they won't be able to dump. >> Yeah. >> Well, isn't it just Wayne that use it? >> It's a huge problem with >> So, it's not a huge >> We're glad it's not. >> They don't have wreck, too. >> Yeah. I was just >> and I know there have been times when
people have been caught and >> it's been >> so it's just one of those things. >> Okay. Very well. >> We're just not motor oil. >> Okay. And I >> Okay. >> I have nothing at this point too. So um
we'll go to chief of police. You can't see if you're in the Yes, you are. Yeah, >> you're in the picture. >> Yes, she is. >> Does anybody know why that looks like >> taken over?
>> It's fine. >> I'll We'll get >> It's fine. It's fine. I So, I have some anniversary for you. Uh since we last met on March 26th, we had um seven burglaries, one reported sexual
assault, one simple assault, six thefts, 11 motor vehicle accidents, five pedestrian stops, 65 traffic stops for uh with a total of 51 summones issued, 11 arrests, one of those was a DUI, four business alarms, one residential alarm,
116 crimerevention activities, three domestic violence in incidents, 20 EMS MS incidents, four firearms ID applications, two follow-ups, 528 property checks, and five public service calls. Um,
additionally, some initiatives that were taken specifically regarding issues that were brought up previously at the last council meeting. Um, I do not remember the woman's name. Um, however, she had
issues with traffic at Liverpool and Argo. We did have uh stationary and robing patrols. I did direct Sergeant Mangle to come up with a traffic enforce enforcement plan that we did have specifically with a
time frame between 7:30 and 9:30 that she said were issues. Um, specifically, we utilize patrol vehicles equipped with radar units, um, documented vehicle speeds. We are currently compiling all of that information. From what I've seen, um, at a cursory glance, there has
not been an issue with speeding. I don't know whether that is specifically because we have been visible. Either way, it is rectifying the situation that she has brought up. Um, we also had some folks stationary um at New York Avenue
and Argo. Um, we'd had some complaints about it being a raceway and people not stopping at stop signs. again there. Um I don't know whether it's because there was just presence but um the numbers that I saw at a rate glance did not indicate that people were running the
stop signs. So we will continue to keep an eye on that. Um one of our speed trailers that we were going to have moved there is glitchy. We uh had an appointment with RNR radar to have that serviced this upcoming week. Um, another
issue that was brought up to council was New Orleans um, Avenue and Camp. Um, we did, it's been a little bit uh, difficult to gather intel or data there because the issues that were brought up were during uh, peak
commuting hours during school bus time. So 7 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. With this school being out last week, we haven't been able to gather too much data, but we will continue to look out there. Um, we haven't really seen too much activity, but that may change over the
next week when school comes back in. Um, that's what we have there. I also wanted to address um something that was brought up in the last council meeting. So, in the interest of maintaining departmental integrity and providing accurate oversight data, uh,
I'd like to formally correct the account provided last council meeting regarding an incident involving juveniles at the pickle ball courts on March 14th, 2026. Contrary to the report that officers failed to arrive after an hourong wait,
our certified dispatch logs and video footage confirm the following timeline. At 61223, a 911 call was received. At 6:1350, officers were dispatched. At 6:15, officers were on scene. The total
response time was less than 5 minutes. I don't know where the disconnect was. However, body warn camera shows that the officer was there, did speak to the juveniles that were not on the court as was um indicated in the 911 call. They were riding outside waiting to get on
the courts um and they were sent on their way. I do have to say that with 17 officers, three currently out on injury, our department does have to priority prioritize calls involving threats to life and safety and expecting an instantaneous response for non-emergent
complaints is an unrealistic standard that does not our current staff in reality. I'm also concerned that misinformation regarding our response time erodess public trust in our hardworking officers. So, I did want to set that record straight. I value the
working relationship that I have with council and I believe that factual transparency is essential in keeping our shared role of egg harbor city keeping a car egg harbor city safe. So chief I would like to say something since it was me who said that and I was there and I
did I have all the information and I will get it to you right. I have it in my phone. So, I mean, the call that I made and how long I was at the at the park and no one had shown and I have a name of a gentleman that was there at
the time. So, I can also call him and we could we could have a discussion about this as well. Um, I actually have an email prepared that has the body on camera with your vehicle right there and all of the calls, the 911 call with radio dispatch. So, as soon as I get back to the um then I will send that
information to you. Right. I have I have the body warn camera of officer Smith right by your car that's parked there. >> Can we can we deal with this in >> Absolutely. I just wanted to I just needed to clear clarify that our response times are not what was
represented. We do respond to 911 calls as efficiently as possible. Um and so I don't want the public trust to be eroded. We were there. Um, it was too. >> Okay. But you guys can work this out.
Okay. >> I hope we can. >> All right. Good. Anything else, Ch? >> No. No, sir. Unless anybody has any questions or concerns. That's all I have this meeting. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thanks, G. >> Uh, number nine is CFO report and the CFO is on vacation.
>> Uh, number 10, city clerk. >> I do have an add-on for a move for use of uh the Lincoln Park for Reverend Cheryl Her. She hicks. She has a uh breaking bread ministries uh every it's probably the fifth year but she didn't
get it in time to make the agenda but they come out there partner with coalition for a state community which is part of pretty much part of the city as well but they give out ser serve sandwiches s um water and they have other services they offer that day and
they anticipate it's from 10:30 to about 1. >> What's the date? >> April 18th. >> Okay. So, I just need a motion to approve. Um, like I said, it's probably the fifth year they've been doing it. >> Second. >> Motion made and seconded. All in favor? >> I
wait. You have to wait for >> Well, that's what this is. >> Okay. Anything else, M? >> No, that's all. >> Okay. City attorney. >> Uh, yeah. As I said before the meeting um with uh CAC
um we provided the the uh my office provided the to Skate AC. Um they asked uh for a week or so to review the MOU, have their attorneys comment and get back to us. There's a resolution on tonight to approve the MOU. I would uh
ask the council table that resolution and hopefully by uh early next week, they'll have the comments back and it'll be in final form for council to uh review and uh and make a decision with that. >> Okay. And uh we have a question on
number Oh, that's just him. Should we >> motion? Can we at least get the lot number in the Ryan? >> Ryan's working on it. >> Yeah. Give me a minute. >> Yeah, no problem. But I'll make a motion that we tabled. >> Second. >> It'll be it'll be table for the 23rd then.
>> Yes. >> Motion made and seconded. All in favor? >> Opposed? >> Motion passes. Okay. Uh, our administrator is also missing and our engineer report.
>> Sure. >> Um, construction started on Buffalo Avenue. >> Noticed that. Yep. But that's move along pretty well so far. Um, there'll be some curb work, sidewalk work. All that'll have to happen first. Once all that's done, they'll be ready to paid through.
Um, the campground, we're just about done. uh majority of the sewer design or the uh the utility design rather. Um I got to get the electrical stuff over to people or get moving. Um city hall
improvements. Um we've been going through material selections, colors, materials, all that stuff. Um so once everything's ordered and we have our final lead times, we'll figure out the spacing. Some of the works in here, so we'll have that portion of the work happen between the council meetings, so be disrupt.
>> Um >> Ryan, I have a request on that. Sure. Can we >> There's five of us here. There's four of us. >> Extend like a little bit. >> Just a little bit like a little bit more elbow room on this side somehow. >> It might not work because the
>> Well, so this side is actually, >> right? >> Um so that it's ADA accessible. Um and then you a new desktop and like front trim piece. Um but I I'll have to look. I don't remember exactly what we do. >> Either that or every other meeting we got to do five four five.
Yeah. >> Ryan. >> Yeah, >> we're trying. >> We picked out the >> Come on over. Problem solved. >> But we can't remember which lady we have to email to. There's two
>> Yeah. Megan and Megan. Ziggler, right? >> Yes. There you go. Sorry. >> And then what about the bathroom countertop? I didn't Is it the same? >> There should be a material selection for that, too. >> We didn't get a request for that. >> Yeah, they're they're still working. >> I got the I got the tile and I got the
stalls. >> We've gotten like 13 subs. So far, there'll probably be about 20. >> Okay. >> So, there's still more coming. >> Okay. >> But a lot a lot of times they'll make you pick through a couple of things. So, it's like, "All right, pick the bathroom colors, pick the partitions, pick the floor, and then pick the other style." >> Okay,
>> because they they want you to pick them with some context. >> Okay. >> So, I I expected that. >> Um, what else? Uh, New Subdivision, we're trying to work through some language with the county. They want some
kind of crazy indemnification clause for file deeds. So, we're trying to work through that. Um Chris's office has been the lead on that, but um we just got that feedback over the last week or so. So trying to trying to sort that out. Uh the IB Stormwork project we've been
talking about for a long time now. We are looking to advertise that April 21st. We just got authorization to set up our schedule uh and get that advertised. So uh just to recap, that'll be about a $2.5 million construction project um replacing a whole bunch of
storm water infrastructure in specifically Beethoven Street. uh a couple of the terraces and then Aridgo Street, a small portion there probably um and then fully repaving the streets when we're done. >> And the other utilities have been notified. >> Yes. And New Jersey American actually
replaced all of the water man in that section already and I know that they have an RFP out right now uh for the rehabilitation of the sewer in that same area. >> So they're they're doing everything they can to get everything replaced in that area. >> Yes, company. >> Um we notify them, but what they're
doing Yeah. a little less transparent. So, >> um, from what I understand, the gas utility through that area is is newer. It's all plastic main, so I don't expect that to be. >> Okay. Usually is though after it's paid. >> Yeah, they they'll have something else. They need to replace it with the next week or
um, what else? Uh, senior center ADA, you guys on that. We're doing going through the design of that right now. Key field improvements. I got to check. I'm hoping we already submitted that. If not, we'll be submitting that next week. Um, and then you guys, there's a
proposal on for tonight uh for the reconstruction of Camp Street uh from Braymond to Antworp, which I believe is an area the city received a letter about a vehicle striking a home in that area. Um, so we had we had already identified that that was a problem. We applied for
it in November of last year. Um, so we're we're moving toward uh design. If we can get moving on that, we should be able to rebuild it this fall. >> And I know our highway crew has tried to work on that spot. >> Yes. spent a bunch of of time and attention to clean that up in the inter.
And it needs a little bit more attention as we speak. Yes, there's been a couple of uh >> well, they're they're pretty nicesized potholes that >> either weren't filled in or they were filled in a few weeks ago. They're back again. So,
>> all right. I'll I'll relay that work. Yeah. because I mean really even if we get authorized now we we wouldn't start construction until September or October at the earliest. So >> um so yeah you'll need to do some maintenance in the but the other direction is Burger Street from Buffalo to Cincinnati which is another pretty
terrible section. >> I thought that was going to Chicago. No. >> Um >> you said Buffalo to Cincinnati. >> It might be Chicago. I think you're right. Okay. I think I >> Is that going to be done with >> because it's it's two blocks not not one. Is that going to be done with Buffalo Avenue or is that
>> No, that's totally >> 7. That's as part of this project that the current proposal is for >> later in New York. >> So, yeah, it should get done in September, October. >> Okay. >> Um, so yeah, that's that's really all I have at the moment. >> I didn't hear what you said about the leaked bathrooms. Did I miss that?
>> Um, no. We have um we incorporated all the changes. I believe we're waiting for Triad to get a floor. >> Okay. So, because we we added the epoxy floor we talked about and um we got clarification couldn't >> Oh, you can't use a roof. >> Yes, >> we have to put a flat roof on.
>> Well, I mean you we could do you could do whatever you want, but we can't do it as part of the funding for DC. They would not consider that to be anything. So, >> what does council think about that? Is that an important thing? Flat roofs
really stink. But >> flat roof on what? >> The bathroom at the lake. >> So there there's a flat roof on the bathrooms now. >> Is it leaking? Is it a problem? >> Well, it's it's always been I had it fixed once when I I don't know.
>> Flat roofed every year. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Get the A frame. You really don't have to worry about it. >> Well, maybe maybe we can get a price from Freddy for somebody to do >> Yeah. It doesn't it doesn't necessarily need to be part of this project. It's a small it's a small group. So you may be
able to just quote it directly. >> Yep. >> Anything else? No. >> No. Don't answer any question. >> Okay. Uh that was number 13. Number 14 we already did. Uh number 15 is a resolution to authorize award of
contract for the Acarbor City Lake and Campground water and sewer project for pipes and related supplies uh from Katerina Supply Incorporated. >> I'll make the motion. I'll second. >> Motion made second. Questions.
Roll call, please. >> Doy, >> yes. >> Galloway, >> yes. >> Heist, >> yes. >> Hessie, >> yes. >> Kenir, >> yes. >> Ortiz, >> yes. Sen. >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Timbers. Sorry. Does he hear? No. Writing.
>> Okay. Motion passes. Resolution passes. >> Uh, number 16 was requested to be tabled. Is there a motion? >> Okay. >> All right. Number 17, resolution to authorize Remington and Vernick engineers to provide professional
services for the 2026 municipal aid reconstruction of Camp Street from Braymond Avenue to Antworp and Burger Street from Cincinnati to Chicago. >> I'll move. >> Second. >> Motion made and second. Is there any
questions? >> I just have one question. Ryan, could you tell me what the city obligation would be? or >> if we go through with both and and we are obviously. >> Yeah. So, um the cost estimate that we submitted as part of the grant application was for
>> I did send it >> $389,216. This they received 323,432. >> So, the the construction >> 66 >> difference is yeah about $66,000 plus design inspection. >> And and the Pineelands, is there
anything that we need to do? >> These are reconstruction that we exist. Perfect. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Roll call, please. >> Doby, >> yes. >> Galloway, >> yes. >> Heist, yes. >> Hessie, >> yes. >> Kener, >> yes. >> Ortiz, Sen, >> yes. >> Wright,
>> yes. >> Resolution passes. Number 18, resolution to refund property taxes for 2025 due to a 100 disabled veteran status case number 2026-3.
>> Second. Motion made second of roll call, please. >> Dovy, >> yes. Galloway, >> yes. Heis, >> yes. >> Hessie, yes. >> Tener, yes. >> Ortiz, yes. Sen, >> yes. >> Right. >> Yeah. >> Resolution passes. Number 19,
authorizing the 2026 municipal aerial mosquito control agreement. >> Make a motion. >> Second. >> Motion made and seconded. Is there questions? All in favor? >> I opposed. Nope. >> Resolution passes. Was that a no?
>> No, everybody passed. I just had a question. What are they doing for the mosquito the aerial mosquito control >> and spreading the target area problems are? >> Oh, like like little water reservoirs and stuff like that. Okay.
>> Okay. Uh, number 20 is a public hearing for ordinance number 8-2026 amending portions of chapter 170-58 of the city code titled fast food restaurants. Is there a motion to hold a public hearing?
>> I'll make a motion. Second. >> Motion made second. All in favor? >> I >> opposed. Okay. Public hearing is open for item number 20 which is our fast food restaurants uh amending
ordinance. Anyone wish to see none. Is there a motion to close public hearing? >> Second. >> Motion made and seconded. All in favor close public hearing. I >> opposed. Public hearing closed. Is there a motion
to adopt? Make a motion. Second. Motion to adopt. U roll call, please. >> Doby, >> yes. >> Galloway, >> yes. Heist, >> yes. >> Hessie, >> yes. >> Kener, >> yes. >> Ortiz, yes. >> Sen, >> yes. >> Wright, >> yes.
>> And that will be posted on our city website. Number 21, public hearing ordinance number nine-2026 amending the redevelopment plan for 801 Philadelphia Avenue rehabilitation area
to permit outdoor cultivation. >> Is there a motion to hold a public hearing? >> I'll make a motion. Second >> motion made second. All in favor? >> Opposed? Public hearing open on ordinance number nine. Is there anyone wish to be heard?
Seeing none. Is there a motion to close the public hearing? >> Second. >> Motion made second. All in favor? >> Opposed? >> Public hearing closed. Is there a motion to adopt? >> I'll make a motion. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Doy, >> yes. >> Galloway, >> yes. >> Heist,
>> yes. >> Pessie, >> no. >> Peter, >> yes. >> Ortiz, >> yes. >> Sen, >> yes. >> Wright, >> yes. >> Okay, that will also be noticed on our city website. >> Okay. Number 22 is our bill list.
>> Make a motion. >> Second. >> Motion made second. Is there any questions on the bills? >> Roll call, please. >> Dovy, >> yes. >> Galloway, >> yes. >> Heist, yes. >> Pessie, >> yes. >> Tener, >> yes. >> Ortiz, yes. >> Send, >> yes. >> Wright, >> yes.
>> Those are paid. >> Okay. Number 23 is public comment. Um, one thing we want to do before anybody comes up is to limit because we had some situations in the past where uh it went pretty long. So, we want to limit people
to three minutes. Uh, and I would ask city council and the mayor to not comment while the person is speaking. So, let them speak. We'll have our chance to respond during our term or our time. So, uh, does anyone wish to be heard?
>> Yes. Thanks, Town Council. I'm Councilman from Melica and this is >> Welcome. Welcome here. >> We're just We got bombarded by Parker City residents. They want to close down oneway streets from the theater. I mean,
it's a great rubble. You did a good job getting it here. So, I hope you can push it through. It's be an asset to both sides, but they're worried about walking their dogs, sidewalks. There's money I guess a million dollars or a couple million dollars for sidewalks and
they're worried about what side of the street it's coming from and uh Mr. Kenner did reach out to us right before the meetings and just be advised a little bit was you're on board. You're you got a good thing going there. It's a great no
impact on schools. I mean you're big pretty good. So, >> we just want to have qu, you know, answers when they they hit us again. >> And and I, you know, I asked everybody not to comment, but I will on this. Uh,
I do welcome you to set up a meeting where we can review the project with you and let you know what's going on. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Just so we know what >> Sure. You know, >> and most of the people that were here were Mullica residents. >> Yeah. We had all a Carver. >> Really?
>> Yes. And Mullikas, you know, that right there. But >> some don't >> they're worried about losing their land and wider street. >> We know it's not going to be a fourlane highway. I'll tell you that right. >> Yeah. The roads are not getting >> and they must have said a thousand times
that oh it's Miku's problem now. So >> no but thank you so much for >> Thank you. Thank you for coming along and waiting for the comment. >> Anyone else wish to be heard please?
Please come up and state your name and address. >> Maryanne Rogers, 606 Philadelphia Avenue. I'm here to try to get some information about the housing situation to college students, frat houses. It's been getting worse. There's uh one
person in town has six properties that I'm aware of and I believe there's more and I know there's other properties that are owned by other LLC's or individuals. They're getting out of hand. Um, we call the police
report repeatedly. They come, they tell us that we can't do anything. You have to change the code. They can't go on the property. They can't ask the kids if they're drinking. The kids then party all night and drive leaving.
They also, one of the houses on St. Patrick's Day had a party that they were drinking orange, green, and yellow drinks out of half gallon and full gallon jugs. I don't think it was Tang. They were walking down the street.
Philadelphia, >> what can we do? Other towns have um manual house ordinances. This is what we need. It's not just a summer issue. It's a full year issue. We've got them all year. Can I answer a question? >> Sure. Yeah. >> Um, I'll let Chris talk about the Animal
House thing because I believe that that was struck down in court at some point in time, but you could talk about that. Um, but the chief's not here. >> So, um, I can tell you on her behalf that we do deal with this all the time. >> Oh, I know.
>> And she has been at Stockton. So, do I >> And it should have been reported to them. It was >> and then Stockton then has to take care of. So the chief is the one who really has to that would be able to help you more than we could. >> Yeah. I'm not complaining about
>> No. I had one right by my house too. And I called every And we also have what's called a nuisance ordinance, >> right? >> And I think it's five times in a month the landlord gets charged $1,000. >> Are they doing it? >> Are we doing if if Yeah. If it meets the
five in a month. >> Does it have to be different days or >> No, it could be. It's just a call for service. If you call three times in one day, that counts for >> been more than Yeah. >> So, we need we need to just wait for the chief to come back and she could talk about a little more,
>> but did you want to address the animal house ordinance? um specifically um I'd have to look at that a little bit deeper, but I'm happy to review the code uh for council and see what we can do what some other municipalities that have colleges either in or around them do to
try to limit um house parties and things like that. So happy to take a look at that and make some recommendations to council. >> It's NJSA48-2N. >> So we had a situation on St. Louisis Avenue also >> and that's a that's a very communistic highly residential area and um
>> the police it did go into the house and made arrests for underage drinking. >> I thought they weren't allowed to do that. >> Well, that's what the chief's going to have to talk to you about, but I know I know they did it because the chief was on site >> and I saw it with my own eyes and uh so she'll be able to tell you more about
that. Yeah, it's somebody's gonna get killed which is somebody's gonna get killed driving or walking. You know, they're they're skipping across Philadelphia Avenue at 12:30. Well, the worst part is is that you're a resident and you deserve to enjoy your property and your life. >> Yeah. >> And it makes it very difficult when a
situation like that arises. And I do feel for you >> because we had one on New Orleans Avenue, we had one on San Francisco, and then we had one on St. Louis, which is right around my house. And we could hear >> and now there's two north and one across the street.
>> Yeah, there's one on Chicago Avenue. >> The same guy owns >> Atlantic, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Havana, London, >> and Atlantic Avenue the worst. There there was a report last week >> that there's trash everywhere. >> Yeah. Well, everywhere >> in my house too. And so we have to do
some people. >> Okay. But did did I hear you say though that um because these are Stockton University sanctioned fraternities or sororities that ultimately somebody from Stockton should get involved.
>> Yeah, they're supposed to sell them. >> But I don't they're sanctioned or they're just kids who are living there with all the fraternity. could be the landlord or if it has like an alpha whatever like some of them are >> with Stockton like that one on Philadelphia I believe is the one on
>> 95% of them are not >> yeah and I also contacted Stockton please said will you come out these are your students will you come out and help and they said no >> well that's the chief will tell you about that because she gone is that your
contact too >> um my daughter is the one who was dealing back with you know, >> if these fraternities or sororities are officially affiliated with stop >> and they're not just sprung up on their own and kids putting letters on the
door, but if they're actual campus >> organizations, if you will, then it would seem like somebody from Stockton should have some sort of oversight over
those organizations and whoever that person is or those people are should should get involved. >> Yeah, Chief can talk tell you all about that. She's she really does work hard to try to >> I know hope it does.
>> We got to do something more in our code, I think, to give them the power. >> We can we definitely will. I mean, we did do the nuisance or ordinance, but you can use disturbance of the peace because what they used to tell them was, "Oh, if it's not past 11:00, we can't do
anything." Okay. Well, that's not true. If it's in the morning, if it's in the afternoon, the evening, disturbance of the peace goes anytime. So, don't don't be afraid to call anytime authority. >> Thank you for Thank you for bringing that to our attention.
>> We have seen it ourselves. So, >> anyone else wish to be heard? >> Just state your name and address, please. >> My name is Andrew Warren. Um, some of you guys might recognize me here. >> No. I grew up with your sons, Mikey and
Maddie. Played basketball with them every day at Mark's house. >> What's your first name? >> Andrew War. >> And what's your address? >> 834 Hamburg Avenue. >> I've been inside your house. Ate dinner with you all. >> Mr. Dia, I was raised next to your son. You were at my wedding. Your son is my
best man. >> I recognize you. >> I also recognize corrupt with our son. Who's that? >> Jordan Heist. >> I corrupted Jordan Host. >> Yeah, Jordan. >> I just played hockey with him. >> Well, you live in the town. You played hockey. You played hockey when Jordan.
>> I don't think I throw at him though. That's a >> Okay. >> All right. Let's move on. What is your >> Sorry. Sorry. Anyhow, um I live on A34 Hamburg. Um where the whole entertainment center thing is going. Um
my house is sandwiched in between of them. There's a maintenance field to the left of me. There's a whole other complex to the right of me. This uproots me from my home. Would any of you want to live there? Would any of you want your kids to live
there? In between all of that, in a nice quiet, tucked in little house, I've been there for 10 years. Mind you, I've grown up here. Every single breath I've taken has been in Egar City. 33 years. 34. I'm disappointed
because I feel like none of you have ever brought this to our attention in the town into a forefront effort. Yeah, you had meetings and things like that, but we're we're working. We're living. Not all of us can pay attention until all of a sudden it's actually happening.
>> So, just to put that out there, I'm disciplined. Please. >> I I >> in November I see and I see and I see tags on my house. None of you have ever brought this to my attention or my parents attention who own the home.
>> The ecological impact of it or uh the species I see when it was frozen over this winter. There was redwing and redwing blackbirds. There's blue jays. There's so many species out there. It's a wetlands for a reason. There's beaver. There's birds. There's everything. I
filled my bead bird feeders and it's it's beautiful and you're taking that away for nothing for just another lot of pavement that's probably destined to fail. No one watches movies anymore. The movie industry isn't exactly booming. I think you're a little too late behind
the ball on the movie industry. Uh it's going to turn into a AI warehouse eventually. I think we all see that coming. And if it does, what's the plan if it does fall out? What's the plan for the construction and the noise and the rumbling and all of it? What's the plan for me as someone in the worst economy
to buy a house ever as a young person just getting their feet trying to start a family and now I have this happening around me? I know it's three minutes and I time is up but >> I I'll I'm going to ask our engineer to make it >> there needs to be some more clarity,
man. >> Well, let let him speak because um he has a he has some comments about this project right now because we're not in a position to answer those questions at this point. Go ahead. But you're in in position to start construction within the year. So that puts me in a spot
where I have to move within what the engineer has to say. >> So the plans certainly haven't been finalized yet. The city hasn't even formally received plans to develop. We engaged with the redeveloper probably two and a half years ago at this point. Um he's been working with the pilings commission. That site has a six plus
acre landfill in former landfill site. >> Yep. Um and it's the whole site is about 100 acres. Only about 34 of it I believe are upland areas. So all of the wetlands and 300 foot buffer for all wetlands will be preserved. Um it won't be
touched as part of this project. >> So the developer has >> but the other areas would >> where animals also reside >> the upland areas would would be cleared and and developed. Correct. Um so the the project plans have been submitted to
the pilance commission. They've been working through them trying to get a permit in there. Um the developer when he gets uh what's called a certificate of filing from the commission which essentially permission to be able to come to the local board with his plans. When he submits that application, he'll have to get a 200 foot property owner
list and send notices to anyone within 200 feet of the entire redevelopment. So at that point you'll get a notice in the mail or a meeting a public meeting where the applicant um and his professionals present the plan to the landing. >> So that that's the city has an
>> and what effect would I have there? >> So you there's there's a public comment portion the there's board members that vote on the plan and >> are here today. >> No it's the land use board is a different >> undersod they're appointed people. Sure. Um, but they're they're all people that
live in town. So, those people have to sit and listen to the entire presentation and um comment back and and and request revisions and request changes. Um, some that are related to the ordinance, some that are not. Um, so there's there's always a public comment
portion and I can tell you that the um the board members do weigh in public comment and they they care about uh as council does what what the impact of the community is. So that's that's the that's the forum for people to voice their concerns about the I'll be honest. I mean we we shared the plans as a
courtesy, but I I'm pretty sure that most of the council members haven't seen the actual project plans. We we saw a concept plan some time ago, >> right? So th those are the most recent plans that were submitted to finance commission, but they've been working through the commission. We we've had discussions with them to say like, look, we we don't really need plans until you
get through the commission process. They had to do threatened nature species studies. They had looked for certain snake species that were bard. They had to look for I want to say four or five different plant species. Um so we are doing some sort of ecological research. >> Oh yeah the spent.
>> So when I saw these people in my backyard about a year ago dipping sticks and I chased them out cuz I didn't want them in my backyard. >> They were probably doing titties. >> What did they find? >> Those samples were never shared for me that were on my actual property. So is it my yard contaminated? >> So ideally they didn't go on your
property. They did. They were in my backyard 100%. I if they related to the >> within my boundaries >> and that's why I kicked them out. They moved and they just went to up 10 ft away from my edge of my from the other side of the property. >> Sure. So, did they ever find contaminants in that area? >> Oh, so they're the the people doing
their endangered species studies, they're not looking for contaminants. They're looking for >> No, no, no. They were they were testing the soil. I asked them what they were doing. They said they were testing the soil for contaminants. There was two young people. They wouldn't tell me who they were working for. They were in, you know, orange vest stuff. >> So I think
>> if they were testing for contaminants, did they ever get because as I understand this bank is contaminated. >> You should follow up with them. I mean >> who? They didn't tell me who they worked for. They were hired by >> Let's get you Let's get you the answer though. I mean, but right now it does. You're asking for an answer that I don't think we can. Yeah, we don't we don't
know this answer. >> Well, it's a grant for contaminated land. >> No, but you're talking about them testing soil in your backyard. I'm saying, "How about you follow up with them because we don't have the answer for you today." >> Hear me clearly. I hear you. >> Yeah. >> I asked them who they worked for >> and they told me that they don't need to
tell me that. So, how should I follow? >> That's wrong. Yeah. They should have at least if they're >> What do you suggest I do that? >> Let's get you the answer. >> I don't know how I don't know who that. So, this the applicant the person who's the developer has to submit all. >> I'm just curious. I want to know if my
backyard they were in my backyard. >> So, when they trying to be combative. I'm just trying to be prompt and get answers. >> Understood. So, so when they come into the board, they have to submit all of that information. All of that becomes public record with make that application. >> Understood. Um there there are various grants associated with the project.
There's the HDSRF grant to investigate the contamination. There's an EDA grant for infrastructure improvements related to movie production media. Um and and and please like understand that when you research this project, >> what comes up because again this is my
first time learning this and this has been in the works since 2018 I suppose long damn time and I'm just learning about it. Everything comes up under this contamination grant. That is why I'm pressing the issue >> that that's from the landfill and they could they have to do >> right. But they were also testing my
back. So I just would like to know if that land is contaminated. However, >> well, we don't we don't really have >> that all information that eventually will be. >> So, you don't so you don't know if it's contaminated or not. So, we'll leave it there. >> Do we know if this company is going to pay taxes to the city?
>> Of course, testing the water. Remember, Ryan, because of the landfill, they wanted to study. >> They have to do all kinds of But again, we'll we'll get copies of all of all of the reports that >> I'm just trying to make sure that when I lose my home, the city benefits. That's all. when I lose my privacy, when I lose
my comfort, when I lose my, you know, because this isn't happening to you, it's happening to me. >> Sure. So, >> so I have a reason to >> you can those concerns to the board as it gets presented today. >> Well, again, there's there's a development board that's the proper board. >> Just I'll try to look out for when that is. >> Yeah. Like I said, you'll get a notice.
There'll be a public meeting gate. There'll be meetings in this room. I'm >> the construction being bidded out to anyone in a car city or private. >> I'm sorry, miss. >> I said it's not that far yet. Yeah, it's a that's why I'm trying to get ahead of things. I'm trying to gather information so I'd understand
what is happening around me. >> Yeah, it's it's a private developer that the city owns the land, but we have a redevelopment agreement with a private developer. He's the one moving forward with the project. So, he'll be doing a public theater. >> So, but we in conversations we've had with them, he does intend >> I would just hope that at least Atlantic
County developers or builders and whatnot would at least make some dough off of it, too. >> Yeah. It's all bidded out. It's not a national it's not like a giant national multinational company or anything for state county and our discussion with him he intends to use local country >> good that's
>> well thank you Mr. Warren thank you >> thank you and please please try to be a little more transparent when you're destroying half of a goddamn wetlands >> building around please don't talk that way here thank you Dan 59.
>> I'd like to apologize to the mayor for uh we had a misunderstanding about constituents the last meeting and I'm sorry that I accused her of something that probably wasn't right. So, I just want everybody to know, I mean, I understand it was a big eye
openener for me to come to the first Ahobra city meeting and realize the amount of rooftops you have and you're limited on your taxes and and I think that uh the lottery was hit here with this
guy and um I don't know what to say, but I don't know whether everybody out there knows that Mr. S uh Satcher, Jonathan Satcher as a disbarred attorney. Uh and guess what for? Real estate fraud. So
I've been a developer for 40 years. >> You back up a little bit. >> Yeah. >> Uh and we wouldn't even listen to this guy. Anybody a disbared attorney is a very hard thing to get. And you know this guy who is financing this guy,
where's the money's coming from? not what's going on with the land. The land is atrocious what it's doing to Hamburg Avenue. Uh they want to put a 9,000 square foot uh luxury apartment building across from me and I assume I don't even
know what the zoning is. Do we know what the zoning is on this property? Is it commercial? Is it president? >> Part of redevelopment plans. >> So it can be anything multi-purpose. Okay. Uh that's outrageous. So I can And then uh Mr. I don't see him here tonight. Kept going on and on about
street lights. Traffic lights. We're going to put traffic lights. Well, this is a residential street. We don't need traffic lights. A 525 car parking lot. So, we have a traffic light that's going to stop 400 cars for 30 seconds or whatever. I don't know how traffic
lights work. That's ridiculous. It having we don't I I represent the Hamburger Hill group uh that is opposed to this. most a lot of us in Malikica Warren happens to be in a harbor city a few other people we don't want anything
on Hamburg Avenue and we prefer to even if it's on Moss Mill for uh Hamburg to be one way so when the traffic when you get your GPS you don't come up Hamburg to go to this property you go up
Philadelphia Avenue to Moss Mill that's what I think the city wants is to go through the found. Look at all the stores. Here's an opportunity for a coffee shop. Not Hamburg Avenue where there's a bunch of deer crossings. And you know, I can just imagine the golf
carts with the movie stars up and down the street all the time. We don't really want that. I mean, I hope you hit the lottery here. I I assume my my feeling is it's going to be a disaster in a few years. I would really
in my opinion and with my experience check this guy out. Where's the money coming from? My time is up. Again, I apologize, ma'am. >> Thank you, Mr. H. Anyone wish to be heard? Anyone else?
>> Anybody like a plan? >> Seeing none, uh, mayor comments. Um, I just want to thank uh Councilwoman Hess for organizing the uh stage. >> Yes, m >> the Easter egg um or the Easter egg
hunt. It was very nice. There was an awful lot of kids there and it was chilly, but they uh hung in there and got their eggs and a lot of good prizes. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> My pleasure. >> Anything else? Pleasure. >> Thank you.
>> Okay, Mr. Right. >> Nothing. >> Scalloway. >> Nothing tonight. >> Nothing. >> Nothing. >> Uh, no. I have no comment as well. >> Mr. Ortiz,
>> no comment. >> Mr. Do >> nothing. >> And I will also have nothing to add. So, is there a motion to adjurnn? >> Make a motion. >> Motion made in second. All in favor? Hey, speak
>> you know who the culprit was. >> Who was the culprit? Secret now.