It's not that time yet. >> I can't see my clock. >> What? >> 45 seconds. >> How do you know? 156 >> 26 seconds. >> I know Mark, your watch has to be right. Oh yeah.
>> Call the meeting order. Pledge of allegiance. >> Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Open public meetings act statement please. >> So into the open public meetings act adequate notice of this me meeting was forwarded to the official catchup newspapers posted on the bulletin board and township website. This meeting is being videotaped and will be on channel 9. >> Roll call.
>> Uh Mr. Fierella >> here. >> Mr. Keane >> here. >> Mr. Marsh >> here. >> Mayor Bruno >> here. A motion to approve correspondence and reports. Motion to approve correspondent reports. Second. >> All those in favor? >> I. >> I get a motion to approve the minutes
from November 12th, 2025. >> Motion to approve the minutes. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I. I get a motion to approve the bill list. >> Motion to approve the bill list. >> Second. >> Mr. Fella? >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane? >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh? >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno?
>> Yes. Uh, can I get a motion to approve the raffle license for Our Lady of Mercy? Motion to approve the raffle. >> Second. All those in favor? >> I I get a motion to approve a farm stand permit for Terresa Douly and Rebecca Shay. >> Motion to approve the farm stand. >> Second.
>> All those in favor? >> I can get a motion to approve 2026 annual licenses. >> Motion to approve the license. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I going to start with some resolutions. Uh resolution 16825 recognizing the
retirement of K9 Officer Roso. Motion R 16825. >> Second. >> Mr. Pierella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. >> Chief.
>> Welcome everyone. Uh >> tonight we're going to start out with one of our dogs. >> Um Sergeant Dun. >> Um Sergeant Doug has worked with dogs for several years now. She bio on Roso. Roso is an 8-year-old
who has been on 2019 with his partner. Rosean White attended training for 22 weeks at the county John Sun K9 Academy where certified patrol and narcotics inspection during his career counselor
was responsible for leading in numerous personal investigations, assisted in numerous search warrants, have participated on numerous canine penetration and community events and have conducted over 160 narcotic related searches on motor vehicle stops and traffic barrel barrel and other surrounding
agencies. It has been He has been responsible for aiding in the seizure of illegal narcotics to individuals associated with criminal behavior, numerous firearm and drugrelated arrests, and seizing tens of thousands of dollars in currency tied to illegal activity. In his free time, his favorite
activity is being fetch. I want to congratulate um Roso for a very um long and prosperous career here at Franklin Township. Uh this is the most quiet I've ever heard. um one of the best dogs that we've ever
had. Uh very very good working dog and uh he really served the res. So we have a little parting gift for you and your partner. >> I don't know if you want to show him all this right now. You want to bring it up here? So on behalf of Garos, uh they
donated a going away gift for um bunch of toys and some stuff for um want to thank Mike and his K9 partner Rosa for many years of service for us. All right. Thank you.
>> Little pull out. >> Uh, moving on. Resolution 16925 appointing Michael Guzman to the position of sergeant in the Franklin Township Police Department. Motion R 16925. >> Second. >> Mr. Fierella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Chief gets a new. >> All right. This is a very special event. uh when an officer gets a chance to get promoted um shows um showing the qualities of leadership
that we asked for in our department um and >> maybe might be did just that this year um so I'll be read a quick bio on him attending high school graduated in 2009 attend county college where he received an associate experience degree in
criminal justice he began his law enforcement career with the Avalon police department where he was hired as class one officer in May 2012 he attended the Cape May County Police Academy where he graduated in May of 2013 with the vehicle operations award and the director's award graduating first in his class. He was hired as a
class 2 officer with the Franklin County Police Department in June of 2013 and hired as a full-time officer in June of 2014. During his career with the Franklin County Police Department, he has served as a field training officer, served on the department's tactical patrol unit, served on the department's
K9 unit, and is an instructor for the department's firearms and training unit. He attended the John Sun Burke Canine Academy with the K9 Card Ro where he graduated in March of 2019 with the Sunni John Suns Burke award. In May of 2023, he was promoted to the rank of
Corpal. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He resides in Franklin County with his wife Veronica and three daughters, Alan, Ellie, and Ken. Michael Square. I will faithfully but I will faithfully and partially and
partially justly perform and justly perform all the duties of sergeant all the duties and sergeant for the Franklin Club for the Frank police department. my ability. The best of my ability. I do solemnly swear. I do solemnly swear. I will support the Constitution of the United States. I will support the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Europe and the Constitution of the Iare established in the United States and in the state and the United States and in the States. Under the authority of the people under the authority of the people of God. What job?
>> Right. Think about it. Right. I suck the blood out, right? Uh, next one's resolution 17025 appointing Michael Nair to the position of corporal in the Franklin Township Police Department. >> Motion R1 17025.
>> Second. >> Mr. Fiorella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Chief. >> All right. Also, is a graduate of Williamstown High School, class of 2005. Upon graduation, he attended Wer County College where he earned his associates
degree in criminal justice. Mayor attended the Cape County Police Academy, graduating in May of 2012. Upon graduation, he served at the Wildwood Police Department for the summer season. In September 2012, he began his career with the Franklin County Police Department as a class two police officer and was promoted a full-time police
officer in May of 2013. Throughout his career, Alicia demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development and training. He served as a physical training instructor and is also a field training officer, playing active role in preparing and mentoring new officers under the department. Officer here resides in Boston Township with his
three sons, Brian, David, and Jordan. In his free time, he enjoys working out and spending quality time with children. >> Swear I will favor. >> I will favor it. impartial in all duties for all
the time for confess my bill. >> As you solemnly swear as you do solemnly swear >> I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> And I will bear true faith and allegiance. >> I will bear true faith and allegiance
>> to the same. and for the government to establish in the United States United States and in this state on the authority of the people authority of the people Resolution 17125 20. >> We just did that.
>> 302 redcraft to the position of officer first class in Franklin Township, please. >> Motion R1 17125. Second >> Mr. Fella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. Yes, >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes, >> Mayor Br.
>> Yes. >> Yes. >> Brett is a Franco resident and 2021 graduate from Dustin Regional High School. After admiring admiring the careers of both his father and brother, Brett decided to apply for open s. After graduating from the police academy
in December of 2024, he began working shortly after. Brett enjoys all aspects of the job ranging from community events to proactive police work that plans explore all areas of the job and all opportunities that come to life. Outside of work, Brett enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with
his family. Square partially >> and to perform all duties to perform all duties. >> As officer for the Franklin, >> I do solemnly swear >> I do swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States.
>> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and the Constitution of New Jersey. I will bear two faithful allegiance two faith allegiance do the same to the government established in the United States the government established in the United States and in this state and under the authority of
the people under the authority of the people we're going to take 10 minute break. >> Ready, Barb? >> Yes. >> Thank you for that. >> Uh we're going to start with the public hearing on the following ordinances. Ordinance 1225.
Can you come up? I know what I'm going to have. >> I'll do mic. >> Okay. >> Uh, Mr. Mayor, if it's okay with you, I'd like to make a motion to table ordinances 12, 13, 17, and 18. >> There's a motion to table ordinances 12,13,
17, and 18. >> I have a motion. Mayor, before we we proceed, I just want to for the record that based on the calendar and time of year and the notice requirements, they'll have to be reintroduced in January, whether they're whether they
are altered or revised or not. Just so everybody's aware. >> I have a motion. Do I have a second? >> Second, >> Barb. >> Mr. Fiorella, >> yes. >> Mr. Keane, >> no. >> Mr. Marsh,
>> yes. Mayor Bruno. >> Matt, can I abstain? >> Matt, >> I'm listening. I'm uh >> You're listening. I'm listening. >> You want to abstain from voting on the motion to table? >> Yes. >> Doesn't matter. Okay. >> If you abstain on You can abstain. I
can't force you to vote. The the uh the abstension would would be would therefore less than a a majority of those present. So the motion to table would fail. >> Uh I'll vote yes.
>> Uh can I get a motion open? And which one? That was 12 13 >> 17 and 18 >> and 16. >> Uh, can I get a motion to open a public hearing on ordinance 1425? Ordinance of the township of Franklin
County, Gloucester State, New Jersey to amend chapter 253 of the code of Franklin Township to revise standards for specified accessory use consistent with the recommendations contained within the 2024 master plan re-examination report. Accessory store
solar energy systems >> motion O425. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> I ch you want to talk about solar accessories. >> Okay. A motion to close public hearing
for ordinance 1425. >> Motion to close. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I >> making a motion to adopt ordinance 1425. >> Motion to adopt 01425. >> Second.
>> Mr. Fella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Brun. >> Yes. Uh, ordinance 1525, ordinance of the township of Franklin County, Gloucester State of New Jersey to amend chapter 253 of the code of Franklin Township to
revise the permitted accessory use in the business district consistent with the recommendations contained within the 2024 master plan re-examination report storage structures. Motion 01525.
>> Second. All those in favor I. No, this is for ordinance 1525. >> Okay, >> it's okay. Seeing no one, can I get a motion to close public hearing on ordinance 1525? >> Motion to close. Second. >> All those in favor?
>> I can I get a motion to adopt ordinance 1525? >> Motion to adopt 0525. >> Second, >> Mr. Mr. Pierella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Taking a motion to open the public hearing on ordinance 1625, Ordinance of
the Township of Franklin County, Gloucester, State of New Jersey, amend chapter 253 of the code of Franklin Township to revive standards for specified accessessory uses consistent with the recommendations contained within the 2024 master plan
re-examination report fences. Make a motion open for 01625. Second. >> All those in favor? >> I I Good evening. My name is Darene Sland. I am the administrator of the estate at 2200
Ultid Street in the village. And I would like to know why you had tabled. >> We're not up to that point yet. >> We're not up to that. This is 1725. >> What's it now? I I I stopped because it's the public hearing for ordinance >> 1625.
>> I'm sorry. >> Seeing no one, can I get a motion to close the public hearing on ordinance 1625? >> Motion to close. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I. >> I. Can I get a motion to adopt ordinance 1625? Motion to adopt 1625.
>> Second. >> Mr. Fela? >> Yes. >> Mr. Keem. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Can I get a motion to open the f first public portion for resolutions? >> Oh, wow. >> Wait, >> she she can't come up now.
>> I know, but I just wanted to make sure. Yeah. >> Motion. >> This is for resolutions. Make Make a motion. >> Make all those in favor. >> But this is for the resolutions. So, >> this is first public portion. >> It's for everything. >> It's on the agenda.
>> Oh, okay. Mr. >> Sure. Now we got that out of the way. Go ahead. >> My name is Sunderland. Um I am the administrator of the estate at 3200 Nucleus Street. Um and I would like to know why you are uh you have requested
on ordinance 1825 to table that for some other time as this directly impacts my ability to care for my parents. >> Mark, you want to answer it? >> Sure. I I motion to table it. Um, it it's just something I really need to look into further. As far as building on
lots that small, it's it's not really When I ran for office, one of my main things was to keep this town as rural as possible. And I'm not sure if building on lots that size goes along with those values. So, it's not something I'm necessarily going to vote no against, but definitely something to look further into.
>> Okay. The lot that that I'm in question is 83. It is not possible to improve that or to increase that because of Hill Street Paper Road behind it and behind that there is the um the fireh hall and
fire company. Um there is an open I believe they call it a gore in front of us um where three the three streets three or four streets all come together. There's an open space that is maintained by the residents in that area. we mow it, you know, other neighbors mow it
just so that we can it it's appropriate. Um, you have known for months and you guys have worked on this for months to consider allowing updating this. Number two, the uh zoning code 25391, which I
approached uh previously, the last time uh we were here, and I know I believe it was Mr. lines that you form on is newly is recently and I don't know when this occurred but it was being re understood
and reused to say that only the owner at the time the chapter of the code with chapter 253. whether that was in the 1950s or the 1960s or whenever that chapter was adopted that that is the only people that are
allowed to to have used the grandfathering clause that is in 253.91. Now my understanding is in prior years contractors were able to use 25391 to get around the sizing uh things the sizing when when we can't
move. I agree Mr. for Urella that having a 1acre minimum is a great idea for new construction. Someone buys a farm, an RA unit or or or I don't know all your terms. U but if someone buys a farm and they want to put 100 houses in it, I
don't want to see that either. I came I'm coming from a township that as people we voted in a meeting that we wanted to have 1acre minimums and the township threw that right out the window at the next farm sale. So I agree with you on that. But to do that to the
people who have purchased a property, have owned a property, plan to, you know, I'm not asking to put on uh apartments. I'm asking to put on a master bedroom suite, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a closet with no exterior doorway that so
it can't be used as an apartment. But I'm trying to follow all the rules, make sure everybody's, you know, satisfied. Um, and I just, you know, I'd like to be able to put in a shovel in the dirt >> just to take care take care of people. It's no problem putting on, my brother
put on a garage bigger than the house and did not have to get a variance for it because it's an accessory building. So, I can put you we have a thousand square foot house and a 13 foot twostory garage
because it's an accessory building, but I can't put on a 500 ft addition to take care to enlarge the kitchen and to take care of. So, I would like you to quickly evaluate that or maybe I'll just go to
the zoning board and see if they will approve 25391 as it used to. So I this is yes I'm emotional about it but >> and I listen I I apologize. I'm I'm in the same camp. I don't want to see overbuilding but I'm a little different.
It's your property. I feel like you should be able to do what you want on your property. That's and there's plenty of people in town that have done just that without permits without anything else. >> My brother would normally be one of those. I would not be >> set him over my house. I need some stuff done.
>> Mayor I did speak to Mr. Perelli regarding this. So it won't be a matter of first impression if it goes to the zone or Mr. Pelli is their attorney after you make that observation. >> Okay. So does this mean that I can get my permit signed but I can and use 25391?
>> I can't speak for the zoning board or for Mr. >> We can go through that process. Yes. >> So that's still January now. >> I would if we can get her on the first meeting in January. Yeah, I mean you need to talk to them
three months ago. >> You need to talk to her after this, too. >> So, >> okay. >> Thank you. >> Making a motion to close the first public portion. Make a motion to close for the public portion. Second.
>> All in favor? I >> uh can I get a motion to approve resolution 17225 reviewing and approving the Franklin Township Fire Commissioner District number two salary for 2026? >> Motion R 17225.
>> Second. >> Mr. Fiorella, >> yes. >> Mr. Keane, >> yes. >> Mr. Marsh, >> yes. >> Mayor Bruno, >> yes. Resolution 17325 authorizing a closed executive meeting for the township committee of the township of Franklin. >> I forgot about that. >> That's regarding affordable housing
litigation. Mayor >> motion. >> Thank you. Solicitor motion R 17325. >> Second. >> Mr. Fiorella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Resolution 17425. Authorizing tax
collector to grant tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran. Motion R 17425. >> Second. >> Mr. Fierella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Resolution 17525. Authorizing tax
collector to grant tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran. >> Motion R 17525. >> Second. >> Mr. Fiorella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Resolution 17625 authorizing tax collector to grant tax exemption for a
totally disabled veteran. >> Motion R 17625. >> Second. >> Mr. Fiorella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Keane. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Resolution 17725 authorizing tax collector to grant tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran.
>> Motion R 17725. >> Second. >> Mr. Pella. >> Yes. >> Mr. King. >> Yes. >> Mr. Marsh. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bruno. >> Yes. Resolution 17825 authorizing Mammoth Telecommunications to replace the existing township telephone
equipment with new with a new telephone system. >> Motion R 17825. >> Second. >> Mr. Pella, >> yes. >> Mr. Keane, >> yes. >> Mr. Marsh, >> yes. >> Mayor Bruno, >> yes. Taking a motion to open a second public portion for comments. Motion.
Second public portion. Second. All in favor? Hi. >> Stand up. >> Yes. >> Y >> I'm Pete Delor at 600 Holly Drive. >> Can you set up a little bit so we can hear you? There we go. >> Del 600. I can hear
Delore 600 Holly Drive. I just want to thank you. I've just moved up here to from South Carolina. I just moved up here 6 months ago from South Carolina and I never had to rake leaves >> and I did it this time and they kicked out of my street and picked them up and
I appreciate it. >> Just remember that next year >> in case you don't come right away. >> I heard a lot of stories about Listen, have a good year. Right, >> Jar. Thank you. >> We got him out early. So, >> thank you for the comments. >> Hey Jared, got out of boy. Is that
microphone on? It was too small. >> Oh, >> Scott Brown, 149 Omar Sun Road. Um, I just wanted to I don't know if the veterans are here for this tax exemption, but as a 100% combat wounded veteran who really lives off the 100%
tax exemption, I want to say thank you for that and because it's important. New Jersey is one of about 12 states that has this tax exemption and it makes it welcoming to the very limited few. criteria so tight um attract and we'll
deal with you know the good things of of what New Jersey does for the veterans that means a lot but if we get an active veterans uh committee that really knows what they're doing certain things uh like when I see when the flag's at half mass for example the local diner they
lowered the American flag at half mass but they kept the other two flags at full which there's flag not to do and they don't know any better so it's not their fault or leave the flag out at night with a light, you know, with no light and etc., etc. So, it's certain things like that, get the right
committee of veterans that uh, you know, do these things that help you go along with with the veteran stuff and things like that. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you guys. >> Motion to close the second public portion. >> Motion to close. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> Committee reports. Mr. Um, merry Christmas. That's it. >> What committee is that? >> Holiday committee. >> Mr. Mark. >> Mark. Oh. Um, the HVAC is almost
complete in the section of the library that you did it. Um, currently all the heat is functioning and correct me if I'm wrong, Matt, they're just finishing up the AC stuff that'll be done by the time summer hits. Right. >> It's hot. >> So, it's the first time we've had a functioning system for like two days. >> It's hot in there. Yeah,
>> that was March, >> huh? >> No, it was like I mean I was in there Sunday. It was really hot. >> Uh the mayor and I attended the um shop with the cops that the current is that the Mr. Holiday hero was a shot with a
cop before I think it was called. >> See, he had an answer. The other guy last time didn't. It's a very um humbling experience seeing these these kids come out and the families come out and the officers stepped up. Um I personally spoke to a couple officers that took $300 out of their own pocket
to pay because they went overboard, went over budget and they they had no problems doing it. Um I tried to give them money. They wouldn't take it. So that was very humbling to see these kids ask for food, bed sheets, pillows instead of toys. You know, a six-year-old asking for a turkey was,
you know, humbling. We also had um the Christmas tree lighting. The weather didn't cooperate with us, but it was still a good event. And I want to thank the uh my Christian committee for doing a great job. Merry Christmas. Thank you, Mike. Um I want to reiterate what Mike
said. Um holiday with a hero. Yeah, this is I don't know, fourth or fifth time I went, but you know, no good plan goes unpunished. They asked for signups ahead of time to be prepared and I believe it was 15
additional people showed up, you know, looking for shoppers, looking for, you know, they made sure they had everything that they needed, took care of them, and and that was good to see. No one was turned away. Um, that afternoon I went up, uh, the wreck committee sponsored
the tree lighting up at the community center. Like Mike said, was a little it was a little misty. And then, you know, weather turned out good. It was a good turnout and uh it was a good day for Wreck. And then the following day, that Sunday was uh the senior Christmas party
that Wreck sponsors and pays for at the uh was at the Starcross Firehouse. It was well attended and looked like everybody had a good time. But, you know, I want to give a a a big thank you to the wreck because there's a lot of
things that those people do that you have no idea. And uh they spend a lot of time, put a lot of hours in to make that right. So, I want to personally thank them. Uh merry Christmas to everyone. Uh
hopefully everyone have a good New Year. With that being said, we're not going to take any action >> coming out of closed session. So, if you want to hang around, Bill Mars, you're more than welcome.
>> But if not, uh, you know, you can go. There will be no action taken. So, can I get a motion to go into close? >> Motion to go into close session. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I I >> Thank you. >> I love hitting that. Yeah. Here we go.
>> They'll eat it all. >> Yes, sir. >> Ready. Can I get a motion to come out of close action? >> Motion to come out. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I >> mot second. >> All in favor? All right. He's