Good evening and happy new year. Welcome to the January 6th, 2026 reorganization meeting of the Emerson governing body. This meeting is being videotaped and may be viewed from a link on the burough website as well as on Verizon FiOS
channel 36 and cable vision channel 77. Please turn off your cell phone ringtones in case of a fire. Follow the fire exit signs above the doors and exit calmly. This meeting is also being livereamed on YouTube via a link on the
homepage of the burough website www.emersonj.org.gov. The YouTube link is for viewing purposes only and is not interactive. Mr. Chris Johnson, would you please lead us in the pledge of allegiance? stand
of the stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> I would ask you to remain standing for just a moment for all of our troops overseas. >> Thank you. This meeting is called pursuant to the
provisions of the open public meetings law and adequately noticed pursuant to NJSA 104-10. In accordance with such provisions, adequate notice of this reorganization meeting was published in the record and in the Ridgewood News on December 12th,
2025, posted on the bulletin board in the municipal building and has remained continuously posted as required under the statute. Miss D. Simone, would you please call the roll call of the governing body? >> Mayor Powell >> present. >> Councilwoman Rice >> here. >> Councilwoman Syers
>> here. >> Councilman Timberman >> here. >> And Councilwoman Chelina >> here. >> Thank you. All council members at the time at this moment are present this evening. Misty Simone, would you please announce the certification of the 2025 general election results?
On November 19th, 2025, the Bergen County Clerk certified the results of the 2025 general election held on November 4th, 2025. Nicole Argenzia and O'Neal Ellis were elected for the two open council seats for the fir for the
full three-year terms ending December 31st, 2028. Thank you, TriSa. Next up on our agenda is the swearing and ceremony of our newly elected council members. I now invite Councilwoman Elect Nicole Argenzia to step forward with her
husband to take her oath of office. Ready? >> Ready. I, Nicole Arzia, >> I, Nicole Argentzia, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey
>> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> and I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> So help me God.
>> So help me God. I, Nicole, >> I, Nicole, >> do solemnly swear >> solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully and partially and justly >> partially and justfully >> perform all the duties of a member of the council >> perform the duties of the member of the council >> of the burrow of Emerson >> of the burrow of Emerson >> according to the best of my ability
>> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations [applause] first. Congratulations, >> Councilman elect Ellis, would you like to come up with your hands, please?
Hold the left hand on the Bible. >> Ready? I, O'Neal Ellis >> I, O'Neal Ellis >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States
>> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and I will bear true faith and allegiance >> and I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state
>> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. So help me God. >> So help me God. >> I, O'Neal Ellis >> I, O'Neal Ellis, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully, impartially, and justly >> That I will faithfully, partially, and justly
>> impartially >> impartially >> perform all the duties >> perform all the duties >> of a member of the council >> of the member of a council of the council >> of the burrow of Emerson >> of the burrow of Emerson >> to the according to the best of my ability. >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God.
>> So help me God. >> CONGRATULATIONS, COUNCIL. >> [applause] >> LET'S START. Why don't you come back up and then we'll have >> [clears throat] >> All right. Now, take one of just me and O'Neal.
Take your seat. I forgot what to do. >> Thank you. >> They're not going to see from that far away. And then O'Neal's gonna jump back in. >> And then everybody come down after this picture. >> And now everybody come down. Everybody
just gonna sleep. >> I'm good. My computer [laughter] so I can't put my arm around. >> I perfected it in such a way that I'm completely covered. [laughter] >> Take like 10. I love your hair. I told them they got
dressed. [laughter] Miss D. Simone, would you please call the roll call of the 2016 mayor and counsel? >> Council, >> 2026 mayor and counsel. It's already happening. >> Councilwoman Rice
>> here. >> Councilwoman Sers >> here. >> Councilman Ellis >> here. >> Councilwoman Argenzia >> here. >> Councilwoman Timberman >> here. >> Councilwoman Chelino >> here. >> And Mayor Depala >> present. >> Very good. Um resolutions number uh
number one- 26 award professional service contract for one-year period through the fair and open process in accordance with the New Jersey local unit pay-to-play law pursuant to NJSA1944A-20.4 for at SEC and fair and open for the
term January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2026. >> Second, >> you know, let me Should I read them out? Burough attorney John J. McCann, Esquire, Law Office of John McCann. Alternate Burough Attorney Randy T.
Pierce, Esquire, Pierce Law LLC. Burough Labor Council, Katherine M. Ston, Esquire, C. Ston and Associates LLC. Alternate Labor Council, Randy T. Pierce, Esquire, Pierce Law, LLC. Special Council Affordable Housing,
Brian T. Giblin, Senior, Esquire, Giblin, and Gio LLC. Special Council Redevelopment, Randy T. T. Pierce, Esquire, Pierce Law, LLC. Burough Engineer, Michael J. Neglia, Neglia Group. Burough Auditor Gary Higgins PKF
O' Conor Davies Bond Council GA Steve Roget Rogat McCarthy LLC burough planner Caroline Writer TNM Associates tax appeal expert witness Robert Mcernney Mcernney and Associates Inc. Tax appeal
attorney John A Conte Jr. Esquire Meerson Fox and Ki PA risk management management consultant professional insurance associates special counsel litigation Randy T. Pierce Esquire Pierce Law LLC redevelopment planner
Caroline Writer TNM Associates affordable housing agent community grants planning and housing LLC information technology consultant Cobb Computer Solutions and grant writer Bruno Associates. All of these appointments are made for one year,
January 1st, 2026 through December 31st. May I have that motion now to approve resolution 1-26 for our burough professional appointments awarding professional service contracts using the fair and open process by one roll call vote. >> So moved. Second
>> and a roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Sers, >> yes. >> Councilman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia, >> yes. >> Counciloman Timberman, >> yes. Councilwoman Chelino. >> Yes. >> Passes 6. >> Very good. Congratulations everyone. Thank you for joining us, our
professionals that are with us this evening. We look forward to continue working with all of you. Um and if you are here, do we have oaths for them to sign? You could step forward. We're not going to do oaths, but we would just ask you to sign an oath at some point. So, if you're here, you can come up and Samantha, do you want to assist?
>> And I'm going to keep on going. The next item on the agenda is the adoption of the governing body bylaws. The voting and seating order for 2026 will be from right to left facing the deis. Councilwoman Chelino, Councilwoman
Argenzia, Councilman Ellis, Councilwoman Rice, Councilwoman Sers, and Councilman Timberman. May I have a motion to approve resolution 02-26? >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. Councilwoman Syers, >> yes.
>> Counciloman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Argentzia, >> yes. >> Councilman Timberman, >> yes. >> And Councilwoman Chelino, >> yes. >> That passes 6 years. >> Very good. Before we move our seats, the next item on the agenda is resolution 03-26, the election of the president of the
council for 2026. May I have a motion to open the floor for nominations? >> Second. >> Okay, we're open for All in favor. >> Okay, we are open for nominations. Do we have any nominations? I'd like to nominate Councilwoman Rice for council president.
>> Okay. Do we have any other nominations? >> Can we get a second on Councilwoman Rice then? >> Okay. Can I have a If there are no other nominations, can I have a motion to close the Florida nominations? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. And may I have a motion to appoint
Councilwoman Ashley Rice as council president for the term ending 123126? >> Some move. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. [laughter] >> Councilwoman Sers, >> yes. >> Counciloman Ellis,
>> yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia, >> yes. >> Counciloman Timberman, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Chelina, >> yes. >> That passes six years. >> Congratulations, Council President. Now we can change our seats. [applause] >> Does everyone know where they're going?
Take your take your name, please. >> That's okay. Okay, we'll get you a new one. >> Take that one. >> You get the move. >> He was only there for such a short time. It was easy to leave one man on one side and another man on the other side.
>> As long as you got my good side. That's [laughter] >> all right. Ashley's gonna ask you a million questions when you're sitting there. >> That's true. Don't get me in trouble. >> All right. Next on the agenda um is the appointment of our class three member of
our land use board. May I have a motion to open the floor for nominations. >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> All right. The floor is open for nominations. Does anybody wish to nominate anyone for the class 3 land use board member? >> Uh I'll nominate Councilwoman Chilina.
>> And can we get a second? >> Second. >> Is there any other nominations? Hearing no other nominations. May I have a motion to close nominations for class three land use board member? >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> All right. The floor is closed for
nominations. May I have a motion to appoint Councilwoman Megan Chelino as the class 3 land use board member for the term ending 123126. >> So move >> second >> and a roll call, please. >> Okay. >> Councilwoman Chelino, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Arjenzia,
>> yes. >> Councilman Ellis, >> yes. Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Sers, yes. >> Councilwoman Timberman, >> yes. >> That passes 6. >> Very good. Councilwoman Chelino is now the class 3 land use board member for the term ending December 31st, 2026. Congratulations.
>> Thank you. >> I'd like the public to be aware that due to the holidays and conflicts, the SE schedule does not follow the customary routine of meetings being held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. May I have a motion to approve
resolutions 05-26 approve mayor and council meeting dates for calendar year 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Chelino, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Arenzia, >> yes. >> Councilman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Rice,
>> yes. >> Councilwoman Sers, >> yes. >> Counciloman Timberman, >> yes. >> That passes. >> Thank you. And I have a mo. May I have a The next is resolutions. Council appointments for calendar year 2026. Uh, Department of Public Works and Municipal Services, Chelino Ellis,
Finance, Tax, and Revenue. Timberman Argenzia, Auxiliary Police, Office of Emergency Management. Ellis Chelino, Courts, Argenzia, Construction Department, Public Buildings, Parks, Playgrounds, Utilities. Ellis Rice, Real
Estate and Land use, SER, Timberman, Fire Department. Chelino Sers personnel and human resources Rice Sers technology social media Ellis Chelino Ambulance Corps Chelino Rice we also have a standing committee of our police
appropriate authority which will be our administrator Councilman Timberman Councilman Argenzia for the board of health the liaison will be Argenzia environmental commission Chelino chamber of commerce sers library board of trustees Timberman
Board of Education, Rice, Senior Citizens, Depawa, Recreation Commission, Rice, and Timberman is a second on uh recreation insurance fund commissioner, Ellis, Historic Preservation Committee,
Chelino, Municipal Land Use Board will be Chelino and Shade Tree Commission, Ellis. May I have a motion to approve all of those? >> So move. Second. >> And a roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Chelino,
>> yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia, >> yes. >> Counciloman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Sers, >> yes. >> Councilman Timberman, >> yes. >> That passes 6. >> Very good. And may resolution number 07-26, annual appointment of officers
and employees for the burrow with council confirmation. Sewer operator Timothy Murphy, zoning official Joseph D. Salvo, Deputy OEM Perry Salamando, Deputy OEM Coordinator Christopher Bova, Assessment Search Officer, Triestessa D.
Simone, public agency compliance officer, uh, Burrow Administrator. May I have a motion to approve resolution 07-26, annual appointment of officers and employees of the burrow with council confirmation by one roll call vote? So
move. Second. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Chelino, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Argentia, >> yes. >> Councilman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Sers, >> yes. >> Counciloman Timberman, >> yes. >> 6.
>> Okay. Um, resolution number 08-26, adopt temporary 2026 municipal budget. May I have a motion to approve that resolution for our temporary budget 20 for the 2026 municipal budget? So moved. >> Second.
>> And a roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Felino, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia, >> yes. >> Counciloman Ellis, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Syers, >> yes. >> Councilman Timberman, >> yes. >> That passes 60. >> Very good. And now we will go on to a
couple of speeches. Welcome to the 12202nd reorganization meeting of the Burrow of Emerson. I would like to welcome those who are joining us this evening in person as well as everyone watching on YouTube. Congratulations to our newly
sworn in members of the council. Councilwoman Nicole Arjenzia on her third three-year term and Councilman O'Neal Ellis for his first full three-year term. I look forward to continuing to work with both both of you and the rest of the council as we serve
the Emerson taxpayers. Burrow Hall is a very busy place and there is a lot going on every day. On behalf of the governing body, I want to thank all of our Burough Hall staff, police department, DPW, fire department, ambulance c corps, auxiliary police, and all of our volunteers on all
of our boards and commissions for all of their hard work throughout the year, as well as for always keeping Emerson running smoothly. Your commitment to the burrow is commendable, and we thank you for that. We were excited to offer events and programs throughout 2025 that promoted healthy lifestyles and overall
well-being, including community conversations, including opioid abuse and healthy eating. As part of the mayor's wellness campaign, we completed our third year of our summer concert series showcasing local bands from an array of musical genres and gave our
residents opportunities to unplug and socialize for a couple of hours each week. Stay tuned for this year for new programming via the mayor's wellness campaign in 2026. The recreation commission put together another spectacular summer kickoff and fireworks
display this past June, as well as an exciting third annual fall harvest festival packed with fun family activities, including a tractor hayride, live music, face painting, and a pumpkin patch. Earth Month 2025 was well celebrated with the environmental
commission's yoga and hiking adventure in the woods and the DPW trucks and more tour. The recycling of holiday lights at the firehouse, maintenance of the community garden, uh and they will be introducing raw honey
and a beekeeping program in 2026. We look forward to that. The library continues to offer wonderful programs and activities for residents of all ages. There are a variety of programs held on weekdays that are geared towards young children. Whether you're new to town or a lifelong resident who wants to
become more acclimated with our community, the Emerson Library is a great place to start. All residents 55 and over should consider joining our vibrant senior group. They meet monthly and plan fun trips and have weekly activities at the clubhouse on Palisade
Avenue. I encourage all of our residents to sign up to receive emergency notifications and burrow information through our rave alert system. And as always, more information on all of our events and current news is posted on the Burough website as well as on all of our
social media outlets, Facebook, Instagram, and X. You'll also noticed uh well, I didn't say it. It's www. emersonj.govnews. I didn't say.org.gov gov is our new domain name and has
changed from.org to.gov. This upgrade provides us with stronger security, increased reliability, and aligns with the standard many other local government agencies are now adopting. You can continue to use.org for both emails and the website and you will be
automatically rerouted to.gov. Uh the change was seamless and there required no downtime for the burrow computers. The Emerson Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Emerson Volunteer Fire Department are always looking for members. Please consider joining. Although it is a commitment, the reward
of helping a neighbor in their greatest time of need is priceless. Our shared services agreement with the board of education for the student resource officer as well as the SEO continue to protect our schools and keep our children's teachers and staff safe. As
part of our affordable housing commitment, Emerson's home improvement program continues into 2026. Information about eligibility requirements can be found on the burrow website. We continue to make investments in our infrastructure that not only maintain
our facilities, but also bring greater efficiency to our our operations. Our street sweeping shared service with Washington Township continues to be a successful and mutually beneficial agreement. In addition to finishing the Cindy Lane pump station, the Randolph
pump station project was completed in the fall of 2025, and both are fully up and running. Yay. Our shared services with the board of education for the pickle ball and tennis court project at the Emerson Junior Senior High [clears throat] School was successfully
completed and the courts have been fully open for play. We received notice of an award from Bergen County Community Development Block Grants in the amount of 85,500 for new ADA doors at the senior center. We have gone out to bid on this project
and plan to complete the work by March of this year. Since deer management has been a concern for many residents, the burrow is pursuing a forest drone study following the award of an $8,000 grant from the DP to gather data on white-tailed deer having populations in
Emerson. from another grant received in 2025 from the Bergen County Division of Community Development in the amount of 7,500 that will be used towards senior transportation in 2026. Addressing persistent flooding
throughout the town has been a top priority of this administration's agenda. We worked very hard to successfully obtain two appropriations totaling nearly $2 million in federal grant funds to help mitigate storm water and drainage issues in the areas of
Forest Avenue and Jordan as well as Vivian Avenue and Dorchester Road. We have been approved for these funds and we are currently in the design phase of these projects. In addition to this, the burrow was also awarded a grant in the
amount of $129,561 for drainage projects on Dorchester and South Dorchester and South Dorchester from the Department of Transportation, which will be used to resurface the roads after the drainage portion of the projects are
complete. I misspoke on that. It's not for drainage. It's for the resurfacing of the road. The groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the veterans home took place this past September. And in 2026, this project will bring additional safe and affordable housing for disabled
veterans as well as dedicated meeting space for our American Legion Post 269 heroes. PSEG completed their gas system upgrade project and that affected our roadways and they have been repaved to enhance pedestrian roadway safety.
Digital speed signs have not been put up on have been put up on Lincoln Boulevard, Main Street, and Acriman Avenue in town, reminding drivers to slow down and drive safely. In addition to all of these changes you could see around town, we are also making
significant improvements to our online presence with a full website redesign coming early this year. Regarding the block 419 project, I along with all of you am eager to see this project that the prior administration approved be
completed. Our efforts to move forward with the declaratory declaratory actions will continue and we are determined to complete this project with or without the developer. I encourage you to join us in person at our meetings. And if you
can't, please watch live on YouTube or watch us on television after the meeting in order to keep updated on all of the work this governing body and the burrow is doing. And as always, if you need me, please call me. I am always available to our residents to answer questions, to
listen to recommendations on how we could make our burrow even better than it already is. Finally, thank you to the residents of Emerson for continuing to entrust us to lead our beloved family town. We are truly humbled by your constant support. This year is going to
be an extraordinary one and very very productive. I wish you all a happy and healthy and safe 2026. Now we would like to hear from our newly elected council uh members. Council I have to look the wrong way. Councilwoman Argenzia, would you like to say a few
words? >> Sure. Thank you. Um good evening and thank you. Um, I would like just like to say I'm truly honored and deeply grateful to the residents of Emerson for the trust that you have placed in me. Your nomination and your confidence mean more your election, I should say, and your confidence mean more than I can adequately express. Emerson is not just
a town. It's a community built on shared values, pride, and a commitment to one another that I am humbled to be chosen for a third term. I want to thank every resident who supported me, encouraged me, and believed me in my vision for the town. I want to thank my family for being there. I would like to thank Councilman uh
Ellis for being my running mate. Um, this role is not just about a title. It's about responsibility, accountability, and service. As I serve the residents of Emerson, my commitment is simple and steadfast. It's to listen, to lead with integrity, and to always put the needs of our community first. I will work tirelessly to be accessible,
transparent, and responsive. Every decision I make will guide will be guided by the strength of our town, supporting our families, and preserving the character and future of Emerson. I believe in collaboration, working with residents, local leaders, and town staff to find thoughtful solutions and creative opportunities that will benefit everyone in the town. Whether it's
addressing local concerns, planning responsibilities for the future, or ensuring that our voices are heard, I promise to serve with dedication, respect, and fairness. Thank you again for your confidence and your trust, and I am proud to serve this community. I look forward to working together with this council, with the mayor, with the town, with the residents, and continuing to build a strong, vibrant Emerson for
today and the generations to come. [applause] >> Councilman Ellis, would you like to address the assembly? >> Um, yes. I didn't put such an elegant speech together. Um, I just wanted to keep it brief, uh, short and concise for anyone who knows me. I get straight to
the point. I'd like to thank the voters for their support. Uh, thank my family and especially my wife for allowing me to be out uh, many nights. Uh, whether it's volunteering for the fire department or any other uh, any other area that I can serve in this town of
Emerson. Uh, the mayor and the council for affording me this opportunity as well um, to join this team. and I promise to do what's in the best interest of the taxpayers in the town of Emerson, which is a town that everyone knows I love. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Would any other members of the council like to speak? >> Okay. Dave, do you have any report for us this evening? >> John, do you have any report for us this evening? >> Okay. Triesta, do you have anything to say this evening? Okay, then we will
move on to the next order of business, which is the introduction of Emerson Auxiliary Police Officers for 2026 and all of the emergency services. Emerson Auxiliary Police for one year, Captain Daniel Clayton, Sergeant David Kogat,
Lieutenant Alan Bernstein. Next, I'd like to introduce the Emerson School Crossing Guards for 2026. School crossing guards for one year. Joseph Canon, William Lavine, Sher Joerger, Maria Acasta Carpenter, Kevin
Malvena, Kevin Feliche, Leo Conwell, Amy Lavine, Dennis Flynn, Alan Bernstein, and John Ler. I'd now like to introduce the Emerson Volunteer Ambulance Corps officers for 2026. Uh they are President Janine Davis, Vice
President Kristen Malacis, Treasurer Moren Howland, Secretary George Howland, and Captain Mike Davis. Congratulations to all of them. Appointments to boards and commissions. Uh this is the next item on the agenda is mayor's appointments. I hereby make the
following appointments. Land use board Megan Quig. MeganWigley, class 2 member, one year expiring 1231206. Paul Hullbert, class 4 member, four years expiring 12312029.
John Dorado, alternate three, two years expiring 12312027. Eric Shiovalia, alternate 2, 2 years expiring 12312027. Rec Commission Jason Keller is the alternate two. Unexpired five years
expiring 123120 27. Okay. I We have to actually figure that out. I don't think he's alternate too. If that expires, is that when it expires? >> Yeah, but it's unexpired. >> Oh, unexpired. Okay. 12312027.
Environmental Commission. Jessica Beigos, regular member, 3 years, expiring 12312028. Jessica Timberman, regular member, 3 years expiring 12312028. Cecilia Zindell, regular member, three
years expiring 1231 2028. Cecilia Buffa, alternate one, two years expiring 1231207. And Sha Tree Commission, Jessica Fricky, regular member, 5 years expiring 12312030.
I also on the uh board of health would like to uh appoint um and I think I need council confirmation on that one or do I need it on all of them? >> Only for health. only for board of health. Um, uh, Elaine Palumbit, uh, for her full, is it a four year or fiveyear
term? >> I believe it's a four-year term. >> Um, for a four-year term. Um, so can I get a motion to appoint Elaine Palumbit to her uh seat on the board of health? >> So moved. >> Second.
>> And a roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Chelino. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia. >> Yes. Councilman Ellis, >> yes. >> Council President Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Syers, >> yes. >> Councilman Timberman, >> yes.
>> I want to thank all of our volunteers for agreeing to serve on these boards and commissions. We recognize that our volunteers are the backbone of our community and we appreciate your dedication. The next order of business is public comment. Members of the public are welcome to speak on any topic by
coming to the podium when invited and start and stating your name for the record. In the interest of time, speakers are limited to three minutes, including questions and/or answers. In consideration of all who may wish to speak, please keep your comments brief
and concise. May I have a motion to open the meeting to general comments from the public? >> So move second. >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? Motion carries. Would anyone like to speak? I see former Councilman Gordon back there chuckling. >> Do you want to come up and give us a
hard time about something, Bri? [laughter] >> Okay. It's good to see you. Happy New Year. >> Thanks for coming. [laughter] >> Miss you. >> I know. Thanks for coming. >> Okay. Seeing no hands, may I have a motion to close the meeting to public comment? >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> Okay. We are closed to the public. Uh the next item is consent. May I have a motion to approve consent agenda resolution 09-26-57-27? >> So moved. >> Second. >> And a roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Chelino, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia, >> yes.
>> Councilman Ellis, >> yes. >> Council President Rice, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Styers, >> yes. >> Councilman Timberman, >> yes. >> That passes 6. >> Okay. Our next order of business, we have a short close session. may have a motion to go into closed executive session to discuss matters exempt from
the public pursuant to NJSA 104-1 at SEC and adequately noticed by resolution 58-26. >> So move >> what >> they set first second. >> Oh first and second Megan and Ellis. Okay. Um roll call please.
>> Councilwoman Chelino. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Argenzia. >> Yes. >> Counciloman Ellis. >> Yes. >> Council President Rice. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Sers. >> Yes. Councilman Timberman. >> Yes. >> That passes 6. >> Very good. We are now going into close session. Members of the public may
remain on YouTube until we return to open session at which time formal action may be taken. >> Okay. May I have a motion to reconvene? >> So move. >> Can I get a second? >> Second. >> And and all in favor? >> Okay. That motion's carried. Is there
any other business to discuss? Hearing nothing. May I have a motion uh to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. >> second. >> Thank you. Good luck. God bless everybody. Have a safe uh 2026. will see
it.