No, >> how are you? >> Thank you. >> First year we had barbecues live back in 2011. We all got monograms. Every time we did a bar, I would wear it. >> He wasn't wearing it. He didn't know who
he wear. >> I go to the barbecue when you're here. >> I wear it. So, I left them behind. >> Okay. Cuz it was in my office. I just Lando's apron here. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> That's neat though. >> Yeah. John Le, the guy not There's
probably 20 of them for him. Big chunk here. Yeah. >> That's nice. >> Yeah, it is good. Oh, all right. [Music] >> Yeah, >> he should be. He said he was.
Good evening. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance and please remain standing for the invocation by Reverend Ken Carpinelli. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the for
it stands one nation under God indivisibley and justice for all. Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. It's always a pleasure to see so many faces here tonight, especially for such
good reasons. To be able to care about your community and to care about our youth. Those two have to come together in love. So let us pray.
Almighty God, heavenly father, send down upon those who hold office here in Gloucester Township the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to
promote the well-being of all people. I ask this in your name. Amen. >> Amen. But I see we have again many faces. I would like to offer a prayer for the coaches.
So again let us bow our heads. God our father we pray for our coaches. We thank you for their unselfish dedication to the team. We thank you for the hours that they have dedicated. We thank you for the
honor they bring to each and every player. The way in which they help to guide them not just in the sport but in their growth in life.
Watch over them. Watch over the families and give them the health and strength to continue on each year, each season, each part of their life. I ask this also in your holy name. >> Amen.
>> Amen. >> Not there now. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. >> This regular meeting of the township council is being held in accordance with the schedule of the meetings of the township council established and adopted by the township council which schedule designate the time and date and place of
this meeting. Adequate public notice of this meetings have been provided pursuant to the provisions of the open public meetings act. We are using electronic amplifying recording device in order to obtain a clear and audible record and request all those wishing to speak be recognized and state your name
address directly to the microphone. The recording device be solely utilized by the township clerk's office for the preparation of minutes and shall be the official record of the township council meetings. Madam clerk, may I have the roll call, please? >> Mr. Minion here. >> Mrs. Albbright Troxel here. Mrs. Grace Love,
>> Mr. Nash >> here, >> Mrs. Walters >> here, >> Mr. Castro >> here, >> Mr. Marcato >> present. >> Mr. Carlamir >> here, >> Mr. Cartis >> here. >> Chief Harkkins >> here. >> Mr. McIll >> here. >> Mrs. Corbin. >> Madame Clerk, Miss Grace Love had a
family matter to attend to today. She contacted me and made me aware of that. >> Thank you. This evening we celebrate coaches appreciation month. This is the third year we have held this ceremony and we
ask for nominations from all the different athletic organizations in our township to nominate that one coach. That means uh that goes above and beyond and so special to that organization. So tonight we honor you and we start off with our first honore John Maza from
Ierial Little League. [Applause] Good evening everyone. Um I wanted to introduce John Maza. Um when I received
the letter and I read it, there was one word that stood out. um he was nominated by one of his um coaches that he works with very closely um Andrew Delveio and he had mentioned that he was self selflessness was one of the words when I read through this um and I spoke with
him I had two other words um and there's many more that can go but mine was dedicated and role model besides um being selflessness um John has been um he's from Swedesboro >> and he went to Kingsway and and then he
um he had moved here where him and his family reside. So in those years um he's become part of the Euro little league. Um he had brought been brought into it I think mainly from his wife who was a big part
of it. Um but with that he became a very committed um very important person um well-rounded in aerial little league baseball. He not only became one of the coaches, but he's helped out in other ways such as um the snack stand, um
cleaning up the complex to get ready for the kids to play. And he even said he hasn't mowed the lawn yet, but if there's ever an opportunity that you need to lawn mow at, he will be your guy. Um so he has been there for over 10
years about 10 years working and in that short time he has made um connections with families with the kids with other um coaches um and together they've been able to have such an organization that the kids want to come
back and the kids want to play because they enjoy not only his coaching but his how he is with the kids and how um he is a role model to everybody. So he um he also
not only a coach to baseball, but he's been a coach to the GT Stallions and basketball. Um when his son played wrestling, he did sit on the sidelines and he was able to be a parent at that time. So besides being guard of he was
part of um GT Stallions and the basketball team. So he never stopped growing as a coach whether it's on the field or off the field. He would always um ask questions and it wasn't it was more to find out a
learning skill what was best for the kids. Um his dedication and commitment has really impacted and as you could see the kids come back and they support him. Um, when I was reading through this as well, um, his dedication, his
dedication, he was able to coach his kids' teams, his the softball team, the baseball team, the football team that his kids were on. And his daughter um, not only said that he was a coach, but and a dad, but he strive and which I
thought was important. She said, "You pushed me to strive for greatness." Motivation. The motivation was for growth of the players and not to be recognized, which I thought was important because we always want the kids to be the best, but we want our kids to do better than what they were
doing before. So, he was able to be an example and show them how he can how they can just improve their skills. They don't have to be the best player, but as long as they are um doing better, that builds the confidence. So, he's able to help build that um which means a lot for
the kids. his son um he said that he still does he does it 110%. Um JJ does 110% because dad does 110%. So he sees that he's a role model to his
kids. Um so that's important. He brings his family to the field. Um and that's what the players see too in the families that they're all connected. They're all there. And his wife um who's been there, they've been with each other. They spend
half their their life on the on the field together. So that's a lot. Um it's a lot of time commitment for them to spend on the field. And he has no problem doing that. He brings his love for the sports onto
the field for coaching and just being part of a team. He wants the kids to um he wants the kids to strive and be active. He wants them to just be the best that they can and be put on a team. And this team that they're on helps them
set a foundation for when they're adults and that they're in the working world and they know how to work as a team player. So that's very important. I thought it was um he considers himself a simple man. Um but with this simplicity goes a long way. So
I commend you for all that you do and thank you for being such a part of our community and our teams and our families and a support person for the kid not only the kids but the parents as well because it's a lot of time commitment. So um
we present this to you from the mayor. Um, okay. And from Paul Marari, Cody Miller, and Dan Hutchinson. You're welcome. And from um Luke Capelli and Ed
McDonald, we appreciate it. Thank you. Congratulations. >> Siri, >> who's next? Dave Gotley. Who's >> Joe D. Martino? >> Siri. Here, >> Siri. >> There you go. >> Got you.
>> Uhhuh. Okay. Watch the blood pressure rising. >> Hello everyone. >> I got the distinct pleasure uh to present Dave Gotautip. if you don't mind coming up. [Applause]
[Music] >> Looks like chicken scratch. Got some hard. It is with great pride that we acknowledge Dave Gotlip for GT's coach appreciation month. A pillar of Glouester Township's youth sports. Dave
has coached across GT Lions, Stallions Basketball, GT Baseball, Blackwood Kuanas, and GT Flag Football since its inception. Dave is one of the most requested coaches in GT football. And it's not just because of his looks, okay?
Currently leading two teams with unmatched energy and heart. Season after season, he creates a positive, competitive, and fun environment that builds confidence, character, and a true love of the game in every athlete. Beyond celebrating Dave, beyond
coaching, Dave is always first to volunteer, officiating, organizing events like opening day and the Turkey Bowl, and mentoring new coaches. His leadership and generosity make him a role model for players, parents, and
peers alike. Dave lives in Glenn Oaks with his wife Lisa and their three children. His dedication, consistency, and kindness embody everything youth sports should be. We're lucky to have him and proud to
celebrate him. Dave's impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard. He's shaping future leaders one game at a time. So with that, I'd like to present you this with this award. [Applause] [Music]
[Applause] [Music] Dave is one of our best looking coaches in New Orleans. >> Maybe not as good looking as the president, but good. All right, I have my buddy up here, John Reer.
And of course, Blue Sox, get up here. Come on. You got to support your coach. [Music] Now, before I get started, a congratulations is in order. This team just won out of 12 highly competitive
teams, 10U baseball teams in South Jersey, won a tournament this past weekend. [Applause] [Music] And one of these players hit their first out of the park home run. [Applause]
All right. So, my name is uh Councilman Jim Nash. I'm also the president of Glossy Township Baseball and Flag Football. Uh been in the league for 15 years now, president for eight. And uh what I what I found over all these years, it takes a
lot of hard work. I see a lot of the faces in the audience here that that are contribute to this. countless amounts of volunteer hours and without these good people who get involved, we wouldn't have an organization and we wouldn't have a great organization.
That's the first thing I want to point out about my buddy John. John's always willing to step in. Uh always willing to help get the fields ready. In fact, there's a lot of times I'll show up to the fields and they're already done. John's already been there, already took
care of it. And he always says, "Not a big deal. I got it. Not a big deal. I remember one time I went to drop off something to the snack stand and I pulled up to the field. John was driving. I don't even know what it's called. It was a tractor of some sort. >> Kabota.
>> A kabota. >> He by himself. It was like 7 o'clock in the morning and he's driving a K Cabota and resurfacing the fields for you guys to get the fields right for those guys. So,
um I mean yeah, just just to make sure it was perfect for everybody in the beginning of the season, we have something called a field day. Trent used Brian used to be there. But what we do with the field day is we put together a a big list. We ask all the coaches to
come out and we have a checklist of everything that needs to be done to get this the season started. Ron's been there a few times, Denny. So, I go to the field the day before to start my checklist to get a material list of everything we need. And I show
up, everything's done. And I kid you not, everything. And these aren't little tasks. I mean, these are like taking care of fields, loading bunch of dirt, and hanging tarps. And John's the guy. I mean, it's it's amazing. He's It's goes above and beyond. So, that's the first
thing I want to talk about. And yeah, he always says, "Not a big deal. Not a big deal. I got it. not a big deal. Um, but that's not the only reason why I nominated John for tonight's award. In addition to always willing to help, John
is one of our best coaches and one of the high most highly parent requested coaches in our baseball organization year after year. Ed Corsyy's back there, my VP for for GT baseball. he can contest every s uh every single year we get more requests for John Reer
and that's saying a lot. So, um he coaches two two teams. He coaches in our novice division, his little guy Bryson. Yeah, there he is. And he also coaches our very successful, like I mentioned earlier, 10U Sox travel
team. But the reason why he's so highly requested and stands out to me personally, not just because he's an excellent baseball coach, because he is, but he teaches the kids the fundamentals of the base of baseball, teaches them discipline.
Think these are things that they will use both on and off the field for the rest of their lives. But most important than all that is he prioritizes fun. The kids have fun when they're with Coach John. And it's easy to get caught up in baseball. You guys s
saw it, I'm sure. You got that little that tough coach and we love him, but sometimes they're a little too tough. John keeps it fun. These kids enjoy playing for him and he just is what he gets it. It's what it's all about. So, the kids, you guys are very lucky to
have Coach John. As an organization, we're very lucky to have uh John in our organization. and as Gouster Township residents were very very lucky to have John in our community. He's an excellent asset to community and I want to congratulate him and thank him for his
years of service to GT baseball. Now, we also do something called challenge coins in Glosser Township. Mayor Mayor started this program and essentially what it is is it goes back to the back to the World War II maybe, but um
essentially you hand this out. You give this to a person in the community that that does great things for the town and great things for the community or great thing in in in war or whatever it may be. They stand out as a great community leader. And I want to present that to John.
John's gonna say something. >> First of all, I'd like to uh congratulate all the coaches. I know you guys all do it for the same reason. We're doing it for the kids, right? We don't do it to be recognized. And it's the biggest reason why I coach and I love all you guys just like you're my own. I coach my own sons. You guys are
all my boys, right? Thank all my parents because without you guys, none of it's possible, right? You guys are getting there sometimes than we do. Danny, my man, always with me doing the fields. Aunt, you're out there. Myer coaches, Tom and Colin, they're not here right now, are they? Oh, well, Tom's not here.
I didn't see Colin either. Um, I love those guys. Ah, god. So, I grew up in this town playing youth sports all the way through. Glosser Town Stallions, Glenn Oaks baseball, Blackwood baseball, and the guys I
looked up to are the reasons of who I am. My parents. I love you guys. Thank you. You've made me the man that I am. My wife, she donates just as much time as I do. So, I love you, babe. All right, that's it. >> Awesome. [Music]
[Applause] [Applause] [Music] Our next recipient this evening is Kirk Cooper. [Music]
He didn't bring anyone to support him this evening. Congratulations. Um, a couple weeks ago I was watching this documentary on Netflix and there was a quote that was made by one of the people
on there and he talked about that a society has never gone bankrupt by investing in its youth. And this town over the years has continued it over and over again to invest in its youth. And it's because of you guys that are here that have
sustained all our youth programs and our athletic programs. So, thank you very much for all the coaches that are here tonight. Uh Kirk, I met Kirk about maybe about nine years ago. Uh we have a huge Martin Luther King Day of Service
program here in Gloucester Township and one of the projects was uh cleaning up Lake Matilda. Does anyone know where Lake Matilda is? >> Yeah. It is a old uh German uh campground that
>> a vacation recreational area in the 30s and 40s and 50s >> and the Boy Scouts took it over. And so Martin Luther King Day is in January. And Kirk had volunteered to head up a group to clean up Lake Matilda in
January. And I remember speaking to him. I said, "The weather's going to be like 20 degrees." He's like, "We'll be out there at Lake Matilda." and Kirk head that headed that up for at least three or four years. Um, so that's how I met him and I I I when I met him I I found
him to be his personal to be infectious, to be an enthusiastic individual and when we received his nomination from Glendor uh softball from their president, Jensen Scandere. I was very happy to see that. He was born and raised in Magnolia. Uh he's been a
resident of Gloucester Township since 2011. He lives in Glenn Oaks with his three daughters. Uh so he's a father of three young ladies. In fact, one of them coaches helps to coach in Glendor softball. >> She's in the back. Where where's coach? Okay, there she is.
He works at for a career. He works in employee benefits in the employee benefits field. He is a 12U coach now at Glendor Softball, but started helping out at the 8U level. Uh he focused on the fundamentals of softball and
positive reinforcement and feedback. His team placed second in the South Jersey GSA 10U American bracket in spring of 2025. They play second in spring of 2024 and then first in 2023 for the 8U team.
He continues to coach fall ball. He's an active member that helps with projects whether it's working the snack stand stocking up the snack stand uh maintaining the fields inventory uniforms selling spirit wear uh he is involved he recruits family members to
participate in Glendor softball and parents and tour program and he focuses on the development of each and every one of his players um with his enthusiasm and his encouragement. Uh
the president of Glendor Softball said um he dedicates his time to to practices two practice per weeks in two games and estimated over eight hours and will also help do field maintenance in his spare time. I don't know if he has any spare
time, but uh it's a tremendous narrative of the work that you do, Kirk. And on behalf of mayor and council, we present you this coach's appreciation month award in addition to proclamations from the Canam County Board of Commissioners,
the uh United States Congress from Donald Norcross, and also from the New Jersey State Legislature signed by Senator Paul Morardi, Assemblyman uh Dan Hutchinson, and Assemblyman Cody Miller. Congratulations, Kirk. [Applause]
Yeah, you got this. Coach, >> you're so proud of us. >> Congratulations to everyone here. We all know what it takes. It takes an army. On behalf of myself, my family, there's other coaches on the team. Coach Ray's here tonight, too. Coach Megan couldn't make it, but
>> hey, like everybody said, right? You do this for the love of the kid, the love of the community. to me to find something that we all can agree on. We all can come here, different people, different ages, different walks of life, and we're all here to help the kids. And that's what motivates me. I love seeing everybody grow. So, keep at it. Keep
working hard. [Music] [Applause] ladies. Everybody >> watch. [Laughter] [Applause]
[Music] I think he brought his own cheerleaders and they've been cheering for everybody that's been up here so far. So, good job, girls. Good job.
>> Well, tonight it's Joey D. Martino's turn. Come on down, Joey. >> Joey or Joe? >> Jo. >> My dad My dad's name is Joe. So, >> okay. >> Now, we can differentiate who gets the award. Well, I heard about your dad, too. >> Yeah. Yeah. He got an award a couple
weeks ago. >> Yeah. Well, he's done a lot of things, too. My goodness. Sometimes we try and emulate our parents, and that's one of the best things we can ever do is emulate our parents when they've done so many good things for other people. So, I think that's what you've done. >> Appreciate it. Thank you.
>> You're welcome. Um, Joey's an he's an alumni of the Timber Creek Junior Wrestling Program, which his father Joe founded. So, that's really important because when your father or your mother founds an
organization, it becomes part of your family. It becomes part of your way of life. And to have that type of organization is great. It really is because it teaches us so many different things. But he's also accomplished wrestler. I don't know some of the holes. Anybody
know the holes? >> I heard he's pretty good. >> I heard that too. Yeah. And then he went on to wrestle in college. So it's part of his life. He's now an employee and in an assistant coach at Timber Creek.
Yeah. He not only coaches wrestling, he coaches football and baseball. So, I would say you have a well-rounded sports ability, which is great. Uh Joey began volunteering with our
program during the 1819 season at Timber Creek. He quickly developed up into our entire program. The consistency and dedication he has provided is a true blessing for all of us, especially for the program
because it's really made it strong. Before Joe, TCJW had many great coaches, but none lasted more than one or two years. There's a lot of work involved and it takes away from your family. So, you really have to be dedicated and wore
a lot of people out. wasn't wasn't that they weren't good coaches, they were great. They just had too much to do. But in a way, that's good because it sets the stage for other other coaches to come and it sets the the landmark for
them to be as good as or even better if they can. He's not only taught the kids about coaching, but he's helped all of the other volunteers level up their game as a coach.
He's helped the coaches hone their wrestling knowledge, how to conduct themselves, and most important, you've got to be able to conduct yourself in the highest of emotional situations. You can't lose
control. You have to be in control at all times. And he's teaching the kids that. That's an that's wonderful, especially in today's society, as we know. Joe spends a tremendous amount of volunteer time to give our wrestlers all of the possible opportunities to learn
and get better. He's at Timber Creek at 6:00 a.m. Is there really a 6 a.m. >> They open? >> Yeah, they're open. And he does that during the wrestling season. And during the wrestling season,
he doesn't leave till 9:00 at night. So, he's giving his all to these kids. He really is. He attends league meetings for both elementary and middle school matches. He spends all of his available nights and weekends coaching at
practices, matches, and tournaments. He has taken several wrestlers to junior state championships, and he'd help them bring home medals. I think that's wonderful. Even in the off season, he makes himself
available spring and summer. And he'll work with anybody. If you want to do better, he will work with you to help you maintain your greatness. You can't get more than you can't even ask for more than that from somebody. That's
that's giving your all. Under Joe, we have graduated some of the biggest classes of wrestlers in the high school system. Well, besides all that, and I'm pretty tired of hearing all this stuff that you do,
he's also very active in the community. He checks in on his kids, makes sure they're at school and in attendance at many of their other sports events. Joe's a big part of the Gloucester Township community, and especially the
Timber Creek Junior Wrestling System. And we just want to all congratulate Joe for a great job. Joe [Applause] He too gets a plaque and all of the
special mentions from all of the legislators. [Applause] >> Say a few words. >> No, no, I'm good.
He's done. He's got to go home and coach some more. Okay, now we have another person I get to introduce. Does anybody know Brian Van Skyver? Come on down.
You want to bring up the team? Bring them up. We're looking at Blackwood Kana's Little League. They were all proud to nominate Brian Vans Skyver for coach of the year. >> Hey guys, how you doing?
>> Good. Are you happy? >> Oh, we even got a little one slipped in there. Everybody like their coach? >> Yeah. Good girl. Good job. Here, let's put the littleer ones up front. Okay. Great team. Great looking team. I love
it. Yeah. Okay. Over the past three years, Brian has been an integral part of our league. He's dedicated countless hours to developing young athletes both on and
off the field. And we can see they're quite young. So, the younger they are, the little bit harder it is. But when you get them at this age, it sticks with them. They learn quickly. They're like sponges. They just absorb it all. They just want to have fun.
his passion for the game and commitment to teaching the fundamentals of baseball. They're matched only by the enthusiasm for creating a positive and encouraging team environment. That word team, that's a really important word. There's no I in
team. It's all about all of them, not just one. And they're learning that and that's important. Brian is consistently one of the most requested coaches in our program. Lucky guy.
That's a testament to the respect and admiration he has earned from players and parents alike. He his approach to coaching goes beyond wins and losses. He focuses on building confidence, teamwork,
sportsmanship. He does that with every child. He makes sure that he doesn't miss one when he teaches that stuff. That's really important. His influence leaves a lasting impact not only for these children but for when
they go home to their parents. Their parents realize the difference as you know. I think it's wonderful. I really do. Brian works tirelessly to help players develop discipline, which we all need, respect,
and especially perseverance. That's really important. He embodies the values that define BKLL. Those qualities are leadership. We may see some future leaderships. Who knows? We might have a future president of the United States in
here. >> Yeah. community and character. Those three things are really important. I know I keep saying that, but every word that I'm saying, I think, is very
important, especially to these children. And for all of you coaches, for everybody, because I know every coach in this room is probably doing almost the same thing. And so you're creating a future for our children to be good, kind people and to help each other and to
care. And I think that's wonderful. So for all of that, I congratulate you and I give you an award for being such a wonderful coach. [Applause]
See that? >> Can you see that? >> See guys? >> And this. >> That's because of you guys. >> That's because of all of you. >> Here you go. >> Thank you. >> Okay, let's slide over. We'll get a little picture. No speech. >> No speech. >> Okay.
>> Come on, guys. There we go. >> Say something. >> Yep. Turn around. >> All right. Say cheese. [Music] I have one. >> No speech. This is our This is our speech.
>> What do we do before we leave everything we do? >> What do we do? >> Hands in. Put up. >> Two. Black. [Applause]
I don't think I've ever seen this much energy in this room in the last 10 years that I've been here. >> This what a wonderful night, right? >> Not only all these organizations, some of them I've been part of. My kids played there. I coached some of them. Uh, but I love the fact that everybody's
got their colors on and you're bringing your cheering squad. This is awesome. Right now, I have the honor of bringing up from the Field of Dreams, Frank Dantino. [Applause]
So, Frank is part of our Glosser Township Field of Dreams, which is a baseball organization for individuals with special needs. A lot of you in this room have participated in there as buddies. We pretty much play our games in April through June uh Saturday mornings, but we now since we have
lights on our field now, we can open that up to Friday nights. So, in 2017, the talk started about starting the uh the Field of Dreams in Valleybrook. And I was given a bunch of names uh of who uh could participate in that. One of them was Mary Joe, who's on our school
board. So she comes walking in this room uh with a gentleman by the name of Frank. So I look at this guy and I said, "This poor guy, he's now involved in this." So he came, not only did he come to every game, every meeting when we practice, he doesn't just sit on the
sidelines or in a dugout. He's 100% allin. The first year I was one of the pitchers. Uh and I can tell you it was very stressful. I sweated up a storm making sure that the ball hits the bat every time. Frank nonchalantly walks up to me and says, "I can pitch also. I
pitch for my softball league." I wanted to make sure it wasn't a beer softball league, but I said, "Bingo, I'll take you." So, it's a fine art trying to do that. As I said, Bob, you're close second. You did well this year. Thank you. But Frank's got it. He was catching, he was pitching. He's also
involved in other things in our township, but always can be found on Saturday mornings or Friday nights now at the Glossera Township Field of Dreams. Even though this year he's had some medical uh emergencies, some surgeries that were life-threatening, Frank still
made it to the dugout, cheered the kids on, came in his uniform, and then we had an all-star game this September where he pitched for the kids. One time to show Frank's versatility, we have uh the kids, they sing uh the
national anthem. Well, we didn't have somebody show up that day and Mary Joe let it out that Frank can sing the national anthem. So, I turned to him and I said, "You can." Well, Frank Pinch hit and he sang the
national anthem for us. [Music] Now, when I saw him in the back, he says, "Do I have to give a speech?" I said, "No, you just got to sing the national anthem." Coach Frank is a true asset to our township. the field of dreams and is
highly respected by all his players on his teams with some of them being here tonight. Tonight is just not a night about championships, accolades. It's about making a difference in someone's life and Frank 100% absolutely does
that. Frank, congratulations. I'd like to thank the other coaches that assist and uh the kids have really enriched my life more um than I could have ever imagined >> and uh like to dedicate the award to the
kids because they're the true allstars. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Well, Frank, I didn't know you could
sing the national anthem. Heck, I didn't even know you could sing. So, that's uh that's fantastic. We should have had you do that today. Uh I have Good evening everybody. I have uh the honor of bringing forward uh and honoring Coach
Ron Tinsley. Coach, come on up. [Applause] >> Hey coach. So, uh, Coach Tinsley was, uh, nominated by his organization, the GT Lions Youth Football, of which Ron has been a part
of for 23 years. 23 years. He has uh he has served as uh vice president and he is committed to using football as a tool to instill important
life values such as teamwork, perseverance, and respect. He has built lasting relationships with his players, many of whom he still keeps in touch with, and even now coaches along the sidelines.
He has helped grow the GT Lions into more than a team. He's built a family that young people can rely on for guidance, support, and encouragement. The coach is a lifelong Glosser Township resident.
And even after briefly taking a year off from coaching, he returned to announce games and ultimately found himself back on the sidelines. and that reflects the kind of person that he is. Passionate, dependable, and
fully committed to the growth and success of his players. Now, Ron coaches the 12U team, and tonight, uh, his team has a playoff game, >> but the coach is here.
Now, he did share with his friends that he is honored to receive this recognition, but that he is a little bummed to miss the action on the field. Sorry about that, coach. Do you have Do you have a score? I was going to say, do you have a score? 14 nothing. Let's go.
Go Lions. I love it. So the the organization said that through his tireless efforts uh approachable nature and unwavering dedication, Ron has steered many youth toward positive paths in education,
leadership, and personal growth. He continues to be a driving force for positive change, proving that a true coach doesn't just build players, he shapes futures. And in the words that he still shares with his players to this
day, there is no success without sacrifice. And so, coach, I thank you for your sacrifice, the time that you have given uh to the GT Lions organization and to the youth of our community. Congratulations and thank
you. Nope. >> You're good. Okay, coach. All right. Keep us uh informed on the score. >> Thank you. [Applause] >> Ryan Horton. Who's last? >> Give us a second. And we have to find
out who's presenting. Mr. Horton. >> Are you Mr. Horton? >> You take care of Siri [Music] down. Wow. Um, I'm trying to read that without my glasses. Now, let me see if we can make this happen. Uh, Brian Horton,
please come on up. >> Hold on, Sherry. Your glasses are coming. I mean, I know at 50 I lost my hair, but I didn't know my vision was going to go with it as well. But Brian has been an exemplary member of our organization for the part for the
better part of 10 years now. He has committed his time and energy to the GTA without hesitation. Through his tenure, he has served on our board multiple times in multiple different capacities. He has coached and won several in-house
league championships as well as multiple travel team championships. By this point, Brian has coached over 100 kids in our league. >> That's a lot. That's a lot of happy meals, bro. He is a beloved coach by kids and
parents alike, and he does it for the right reasons. He makes an impact on the kids' lives as they will remember him forever. For Brian, it isn't about winning. It's about being a member of the community and supporting kids within
the community and bringing them together to achieve something. So, with that being said, Brian, I'm honored to present you this plaque [Applause] and all the accolades as well in the certificates that everyone else received.
Congratulations. Appreciate it. Thank you. [Applause] >> Thank you. [Applause] I just want to dedicate this award to my
wife who >> is the person behind all the coaching that I do. So, thank you so much, babe. I love you. [Applause] [Music] Well, ladies and gentlemen, thank you so very much for uh coming out uh this
evening. Uh let me uh first congratulate everyone that was recognized here today. Um you stand out because you're outstanding and we really appreciate that. I uh I want to say something even more
important and that's thank you. Thank you so very very much for what you do for the youth of our community. Thank you for what you do to make Gloucester Township a great place to live. You have
no idea the difference that you are making, the difference that you're making in the future. Um, you are sending ripple effects into the future. And you know, for the young people that are here today, I want you to learn and
listen to your coaches because they're not going to steer you wrong. And then one day, you'll be a coach. You'll be involved in your community. You will give back to make your community a better place. That's what each and every
one of you are doing. Uh and it is sincerely sincerely my pleasure to uh to congratulate you and to thank you. We have Yep. Thank them. Let's hear for them. We, myself and our council are going to
continue to invest in the youth of our community. They are, as I said, the future. Whether it's new lighting on our fields, new indoor batting cages that are being built, whether it is investing
in our field of dreams, uh it's it's investing uh in the hockey rinks, the best on the east coast. I understand uh that we have and we're so very proud of that. Um that's because we want to prioritize the youth of our community.
Uh and thank you so very much for doing that. Um people I don't know if you noticed people want to live here in Gloucester Township. Uh they want to live here because of your efforts. Uh you know uh I also want to say that we have a safe community here in Gloucester
Township. And I want to acknowledge Chief Harkkins who this is his last council meeting before he retires later this week. And Chief, I want to thank you. [Applause] [Applause]
We certainly appreciate his uh his leadership uh uh and keeping keeping all of us safe. So, ladies and gentlemen, again, on behalf of our town council and myself, thank you. Thank you. Thank you uh for making Gloucester Township a
great place to live. Uh at this time, uh I would ask all the award recipients if you could come forward. We're going to get a uh a group photo. Thank you all for being here. >> We'll take a 15minute recess. [Music]
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[Music] That's your name. Hey April [Music] Hey, You can vacation. You understand? How you doing? What's going on? >> I know. I was sitting there quietly like
[Applause] [Music] No, >> somebody else. You're not getting up. [Music] Okay, I'm gonna say the temperature difference between in here and my office. It's like it's about 30° in the
room. >> It is. It's so hot. >> You see my office on the other side of here. It's >> about 30° cooler in my office. Like I'm freezing. Like I had my heater on. It's so >> I think they still have the air on the
other side of the building. >> Guess what? I have [Applause] >> I'm like In the summer time stuff absolutely >> I said it's about 30° warmer over than
it is over there. >> I wanted to go over but I think he left right after he got >> I know. But he still has stuff. [Applause] >> I just I don't That's funny.
>> That's exactly like how my son's dancing up front before I pretty good. go through there and you come back in here. What happened? >> Huh? So an interesting conversation I want
you to give me a number. It goes all over the place. I said, "Well, yourself down to that level. >> Yeah. [Music] Hi everybody.
[Applause] All right, >> let's get this rolling. Are we still running? >> What's the game tonight? >> Huh? >> Who's playing tonight? >> Dodgers playing tonight. [Applause] >> Yeah. Um, football's another place.
>> Yeah. Hey, who's playing? >> Tampa Bay. >> I don't know. >> Uh, Chiefs >> Chiefs and uh Washington. >> Chiefs and Washington. >> Joey, I'm sorry. >> Yeah, he just got a sales. He just got
it on Friday. It starts next. He's gonna be traveling, delivering >> towards the end of the season there. I mean, I kind of phased out that I didn't see him either. >> Yep. He just got finally just got he went on seven interviews with his home company and he just
>> I love him. Joe, good seeing you. >> Congratulations, Joe. >> I don't know. Let's see. >> Madame Clerk, may I have the roll call again, please? >> Mr. Minion >> here. >> Mrs. Aubrey Troxel
>> here. Mr. Nash >> here. >> Mrs. Walters >> here. Mr. Castro >> here. >> Mr. Marcato, >> present. >> Mr. Carlamir >> here. >> Mr. Cartis >> here. >> Chief Harkkins >> here. >> Mr. McIll >> here. >> We have our public comment. This is for
agenda items only. Anyone wishing to speak, please raise your hand. Uh you may speak one time. There's three minutes for each person to speak during the public comment period and this is for agenda items only. Anyone wish to speak on the agenda? >> Mr. Leader.
>> Yeah. >> Oh, >> Dave Leader Glendor. I was trying to look at the uh the charges account. I had the print out, but I couldn't tell which account uh the charges were going
to. I asked the clerk for a list of the account numbers for each of the accounts that were specified in the agenda item and and I was sent the report, the URL for the report. I already had the report. Uh so I'm interested in knowing
the account number so I can search that report and uh learn more about it. Thank you. >> Thank you. Is there anyone else? I will close the first public comment. Um, Madame Clerk and and and Mr. Carter, is that something that you can help Mr.
Leader with? >> Yeah, I believe Mrs. Mrs. respond >> uh to him. >> We sent him a link today. >> A link was sent. Did you receive that link? >> A report. >> It wasn't the account name, general account.
>> Is that something that we provide? Uh, Mr. Cards, >> Mrs. Eric can can provide that. Yes. >> Okay. All right. >> No, I'm just looking for all the items that are on the agenda. >> It's in It's in the report. >> I missed it. >> Yeah. And I I mean, I can print it as a
PDF and then maybe highlight a couple of the first so you can follow it clear. >> I appreciate that. >> Thank you, Mrs. >> Myself first. >> Thank you, Mrs. Eric. Uh, we'll next have our consent agenda. Any council member would like to have any item removed from consent agenda. Please
speak up. Hearing none, I entertain a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. I'll make that motion. >> Second >> on the question. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Minion, >> yes. >> Mrs. Aubry Troxel, >> yes. >> Mr. Nash, >> yes. >> Mrs. Walters,
>> yes. >> Mr. Castro, >> yes. >> Mr. Marcato, >> present. We did not receive any GTE gov access emails. We now go to our second public comment. Uh this is for 30 minutes total. Each speaker is entitled to five minutes. Uh they may speak once
at the end of that public comment period. Uh council will respond to those questions or comments. Anyone like to speak during this uh second public comment. Uh Mr. Burn leader, excuse me, Miss Coin and then Mr. Leader. Is there anyone
else? Miss Gentilly and Mr. Brown. In that order, please remember it. Good evening, council. Brian Burns, Swood Drive and Ariel. >> Good evening, Mr. Burns. >> How are you? Um, I wanted to one more time you may put this Hickstown
discussion to to rest this evening. Um, we've had a number of questions, a couple of responses. So, actually two questions for this evening. One regarding the Hickstown property, which I do realize there are no plans submit it to the planning board
or zoning board, although the township does have a concept plan. So, my question this evening with regard to these four proposed warehouses, is does the township working as the redevelopment entity support the
recommendation of the master plan re-examination to create a redevelopment zone in that area? So, this is not my recommendation. is a recommendation by the planning board who adopted the master plan re-examination.
And so that's question one. Question two, I operate um or put in an opra request regarding the former freeway golf course property with regard to any plans uh or documents regarding that
property. Um, Miss Jenna Albano responded that there are no plans on file in the planning or zoning board offices for the freeway golf course property. I'm going through my files,
there was a resolution passed R2404126, uh, which approved a wastewater pumping station for that property. And in that resolution, it mentions 567 townhouse units and 229 single
family units. So my question is, you know, what can council tell us about the development of that property when the clerk's office says there are no plans and yet the resolution that was passed for the pumping station identifies, like
I said, 567 townhouse units and 229 single family units. So, thank you for your time. >> Thank you, Mr. Burns. Good evening. Denise Coin, Choose Landing. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. I request that this statement, my questions, and any
responses be included verbatim in the meeting minutes. I'm speaking about the upcoming November 10th public hearing on ordinance 02521 and the proposal to add 1092 Williamstown Road block 18302 L 5 to the
new vision redevelopment overlay. The timing of this hearing the day after days after the election is hard to ignore. Given what's at stake for the taxpayers, it appears it is meant to avoid scrutiny until after votes are cast. But before anyone says to wait for
the hearing on the public for the public hearing, the public needs answers now to prepare. There has been little transparency and residents lack information to assess the impact of the settlement. The settlement agreement was discussed in close session and approved
in public without documentation or fiscal analysis for residents to review. Council has refused to disclose how many years the pilot will last, and no written evidence shows this deal's benefits to taxpayers. From what I understand, council received only verbal
assurances from the township's outside redevelopment attorney. No cost comparison, no report, no review. Now, residents are asked to expand the redevelopment area to include 1092 Williamstown Road, even though the township's own study found the property
does not meet the statutory criteria for being in need of redevelopment. If that's the case, why add it? Your attorney said you don't have to approve approve it, including this lot, since it was not part of the original settlement. The council president may say the
planning board approved it, but that doesn't make the process objective. One member of the planning board is a spouse of a play pay-to-play vendor. Another works in the mayor's office. One works for the county and her daughter interned in the mayor's office. And a sitting council woman who voted for the
settlement also voted on it as a planning board member when she should have recused herself under NJSA4A 9-22.5D and Wowski versus ry raus 132 NJ50
which require recusal when impartiality could be reasonably questioned. The planning board has seven members. Two were absent, leaving five to vote. Even if Councilwoman Albreight Tro Troxell recused herself, there still would have been four votes. But the appearance of
impartiality remains a concern. These redevelopment relationships raise serious questions about whether the recommendation to expand the redevelopment area was independent. What are the plans for 1092 Williamstown Road? Will it be town
homes? And if so, are those in addition to the 204 units already approved? The redeveloper already owns the property. He can follow his own redevelopment plan and could build under existing zoning. The only clear reason to add it appears
to be to extend the pilot and reduce taxes. Residents deserve clear answers and transparency before the election so voters understand who their representatives are representing and where each one stands on this deal. The public also deserves a financial
analysis comparing the cost to the residents of settling versus going to court before November 10th hearing and an explanation why the settlement was approved without it. Please release the settlement agreement and any financial data showing whether this deal serves
the public interest. I ask council to answer these questions for the record. One, did this settlement arise from council's oversight as a redevelopment entity? Two, what evidence showed settling was financially better than litigation?
Three, why was no independent costbenefit analysis released? Four, exactly how many years will the pilot last and what revenue will it generate compared to full taxation? If you don't know, why approve it? Five, what is the
total number of housing units planned, including any on 1092 Williamstown Route? If lot five is not blighted, what justification supports Attigette since the developer already owns it, can follow his own plan, and needs no incentive to build? Seven, how much
taxpayer money was spent on the study, and why is why was it needed if inclusion was predetermined? Eight. If Councilwoman Helen Albreight Troxell should have recused herself, how does that affect the validity of the board's recommendation that block 18302 lot 5 be
included in the redevelopment plan? >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Dave Leader Glendor. >> Good evening, Mr. Leader. Good evening. Uh, last week I talked about the ads that
are filling our mailboxes that are pretty nasty and I asked Councilwoman Race Love and Councilwoman Albbright Troxell if they approved those ads.
Councilman Castro was not here. I ask you, did you approve those ads? I asked last week if the council is meeting is following Robert's rules of
meeting and I I was told that it did. I stood at the me at at the end of the meeting while the meeting was still open waiting to be recognized. by the council and I was not recognized.
I stood longer than I should have, but it was at least five minutes. And you can verify that if you look at the videotape. Robert's rule says when one of the members stands, they're to be
recognized when no one else is speaking. I have not heard from new subject as a green team. Um, I went to the office and uh took photographs of the plaques of the uh drawings that the children made
uh for the DARE and I asked if um the chief of staff would call me, please. They took a note, never asked me my phone number, so I guess either they know it or they know he's not going to
call. But I didn't get a call. It's been two weeks now since I left that Uh, I have a good idea. Um, you could save the township money by announcing candidates earlier. Um, and then somebody comes in the middle of the
night and takes their trash for free. Township doesn't have to do it. They they go to the c the candidates's house, open the trash can, and it's already been emptied. I mean, that's a service, isn't it? That's that's really above and beyond.
uh picking up trash in the middle of the night. It's a good good deed for the council and the township. Uh council is still in violation of the public port public portion rule where um
they can violate their own rule on talkbacks on the public portion. Um but if the public asks a question during that, they get gave and told that they're out of order. and
the council. There's no one to slam a council on when they talk uh and ask the public for a response. It's either a rule or it's not a rule, isn't it? Is it good for the council? It should be good for the public.
I asked for an organizational chart to be updated. Mr. Cardamone said that no one requested an updated or chart. I guess I am not part of no one as I did request an org chart. So if no one
requested the org chart and I did then I want to be on the list of people who requested an org chart, an updated org chart. Uh it's coming on three years since the township has updated their org chart.
So please add my request for an updated org chart to your action item list. Thank you. Thank you. >> Hello, Nancy Kelly Gentelli Blackwood. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Um, just want to pick you back off of um
some another the same topic from earlier. Um, I want to understand what's going on with the settlement with 1000 Williamstown Road, Ordinance 02521. So, what I've gathered in July 2025, the township reached a
settlement with a developer and ending a lawsuit. That lawsuit came about after council, the township redevelopment entity, approved the residential overlay in the new vision redevelopment area in bits and pieces. while seemingly overlooking a remaining
very large parcel of land that still allowed warehouses. The developer bought that land intending to build warehouses, but council later approved an ordinance making warehouses a conditional use. developer then sued and settled that
followed air that followed allowed for reasonzoning and a pilot payment in lie of taxes for five specific lots in the new vision area. So keep following. I want to make sure that I have it right. To carry out the
terms, council must adopt that ordinance 02521 which puts the zoning changes and pilot into law. If it isn't approved, the township can't legally complete what was already agreed to in the settlement.
That could leave the developer to return to court or ask for a judge to enforce the agreement. However, that risk applies only to the five parcels in that settlement, not to 109, not to 1092 Williamstown Road 5. It
was never a part of it. So in addition to 1092, it's not approved. The settlement and the pilot are still approved for the other lots. Ordinance 02521 is the piece that activates the settlement and the pilot
payment in lie of taxes. Without that deal can't without it, the deal can't move forward and the township might have to renegotiate or face renewed litigation. So, from what I understand, neither the public nor council members has seen any
independent financial analysis defending the lawsuit or for settling and agreeing to the pilot. Pilot payments do not include a payment for educational costs of sending kids who live there to schools, and there would be a shortfall
of millions of dollars for their education for the duration of the pilot. If the township did have to renegotiate or even face renewed litigation, that might not be a bad thing. It could finally bring transparency to
the details that have not been shared, and it might lead to even a more fair deal. Without an independent financial analysis, there's no way to know whether approving this ordinance is truly better for the taxpayers than going to court.
So what I need to know before you vote and the de um the residents do need to understand clearly one was my summary correct does ordinance 02521 make the settlement and the pilot take effect two
is it true ordinance 02125 does not have to be approved three is it true the council does not have to approve adding that block 1830 30 302 lot 5 to that redevelopment area.
Four, why hasn't a neutral financial review been shared so the taxpayers can see what option is in our best interest? Five, why was the settlement agreement approved by council without seeing the
estimate of the cost to the taxpayers to settle versus the cost for the taxpayers not to settle? Full transparency. I know people didn't want a warehouse and I know people don't want to have to pay for other kids going to their schools
either and it was already asked but again how many years is the pilot for? Thank you. >> Mentill is there do you have a copy of what you just asked the rap those five questions at the end? >> Nope. That's why we need a back and forth because then I could
>> No, because I wouldn't be able to answer that. So, thank you. >> Yeah. And if you have a question, I can always back and forth again. >> Hey, it's been a while. David Brown, Malberry Station. >> I believe it's Malberry Station. Is that right?
>> Is it Malberry Station? Yes. >> Um, first off, I came in. I mean, it's been a year since I've came to a meeting because of my work. Um, glad to see the American flags properly standing above the other flags and with the eagle out
front. I appreciate that. I really do. Uh, question I have uh I never got answered a year ago and I've still been waiting for an answer. Asked a year ago about the revenue from uh uh the solar panels. We said when they first got
them, we said they we were going to save $400,000 a year. Are we still saving that? I know the life expectancy for solar panels is like 25 to 30 years. So was wondering, are we still saving the $400,000 a year? Then I
also asked about the revenue from the prime outlets because I know before prime outlets come, Dan Hutchinson said we're getting $5,000 for the farmland. So it's a whole lot better getting prime outlets, give them the five-year abatement, and then we get revenue after
that. I've asked uh how much was the revenue we're getting per year from there. Every time I go there's 10 12 empty places there all the time now. Just like when they opened up Berlin Cross Berlin Cross Keys over by um Texas
Roadhouse, those things have emptied out like crazy and uh they need redevelopment and I guess Prime Outlets took a lot of the money for that. And then I also asked about how much revenue are we getting from the marijuana sales?
And I never got an answer, but I noticed our budget keeps going up. Our taxes keep going up, but we're supposedly getting millions of dollars from these three things alone. And I'm just trying to figure out where is all this going.
Um, I know a good guy that can come and check the books out. I mean, he's real good. He worked at Pine Hill for years. He's worked billion-dollar accounts. Les Gallagher. Real good guy if y'all want somebody to
second second eye on things. Uh also, um I was looking at the debt for our township. Uh, I moved down I moved here in 2011 and I believe in 2010 our debt was like
32 million and now we're like 70. And so I mean the sign says we incorporated 1695. Look online it says 1798. So from 1798 to 2010 our debt was 32
million. from 2010 to now, we've increased it by 38 million, all these bonds and everything we're doing. Um, is there any way to get a handle on this? Cuz making it worse on us. My property taxes
went up 40% since I've been here, since 2011. I mean, I moved here, my property tax was 6,800 a year. a whole lot more than what I'm used to paying. Now it's 9600 a year.
Um I know where I'm from. A lot of people don't like hearing that, but um we used the revenue from the lottery for the school system and they also gave scholarships to the students who
qualified for college. They gave them scholarships and if we use lottery money for that, can you imagine how much that would save the taxpayers here? >> That's all I got. >> Can I just ask one thing? Uh, when you
asked about the solar panels, what solar panels are you referring to? There's solar panels throughout the township. >> I know that's that's >> So solar panels for >> They said that they said the solar panels would save us $400,000 a year. >> But what solar panel? There are solar panels for the schools, solar panels on
the gems landfill, solar panels on Summerdale Road. So that's why I need clarification from you. >> That's just what I was what y'all always said and it was posted out there when I first moved here. We'll save $400,000 a year >> because of the solar panels. I don't
know which ones, but I know I know the ones that were put on the schools, we had to take them off and then reput them back on and the taxpayer had to pay all that money also. I don't I got solar panels on my house. If I take them off, I get one year one time free.
>> So, I don't know. I'm just trying to find more information out. >> Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> Thank you. Is there anyone else that like to speak that has not spoken? Okay. We'll close the public portion. Okay.
Uh Mr. Burns had two questions. um the Hickstown property and does the township council working at the redevelopment entity uh support the redevelopment or
or the recommendations of the master plan? Um I think I've answered this a couple times and what my uh my personal stance on it of of commenting on it. I don't know if anyone else from council would like to comment on that. Mr. Burns has asked that question on more than one
occasion. Does anyone like to comment on that? My comment remains the same, Mr. Burns. Uh the freeway project, uh the town homes and the
single family units that are there. Um what kind of information we could provide on that, I would have I don't have that in front of me. I can't give you specifics on on the count. Uh but you did submit an Oprah. I believe you stated that for that property. Um, but I
will try to get you additional information on that and I have your personal email. So, I will uh gather that and forward that to you. Miss Coin provided a letter that she wanted uh her statement to be included in
responses verbatim in meeting minutes. I'm not sure, madame clerk, that you provide verbatim statements, but can you provide a general yes synopsis? So, I'm not sure if it'll be verbatim this coin, but um I will start off with
uh the comment that council has refused to disclose how many years the pilot will last. No, no one refused. The question was asked if there was a pilot and I had said yes, the pilot is 10 years. That pilot will be provided uh to
the individuals serve as a marketing tool for the individuals that purchase those town homes and they will have that uh pilot that's available to them. No one refused. So that is incorrect. >> I going forward uh the
questions regarding okay uh impartiality of the planning board and Um, I'll just go back to the the questions at the end. Uh, and Mr. Carl, Mayor, if you're able to to help me, I do appreciate it. I asked council to
answer these questions for the record. Did this settlement arise from council's oversight as the redevelopment entity? Well, I think I think if you have to go back to a couple of years, if my recollection serves me correct, council
then established uh a uh plan for the development of 1,000 Williamstown Road uh and uh and it included uh certain things that the once uh three or four months went by after 1,000 Williamstown
Road had all their approvals through the various boards uh and were ready to move forward, then council made a change in its uh plan that eliminated something that Williamstown Road 1000 Williamstown Road the developer was relying on and
the developer since they lost that ability after having actually received it through the through the various uh planning board uh and everything approval uh the zoning changed and that's was the nature of the litigation that was a very complicated litigation
uh Mark Selta's firm handled that litigation from beginning to end, very competent, very detailed in how it was approached. Uh there were several meetings that Mr. Asselt uh briefed in close session with litigation as to the uh success and areas where that were
difficult uh in resolving that issue mainly because that developer already had uh their approvals when it changed. the zoning changed uh which made the diff the um litigation a little bit difficult from the uh uh township side.
The attorney some of these questions that were asked here this evening are better answered by that attorney. Uh but I'm just trying to recall some of his uh recommendations were very strong recommendations to the uh mayor and council that the litigation should be
settled. The planning board was also named as a defendant in that litigation and there same recommendations were made to the planning board uh attorney uh and there was a consensus to that it was in the best interest of the township uh and
residents to settle the 1000 Williamstown Road litigation and that's in nature of its settlement. >> Thank you Mr. Carl Mayor. Um what evidence showed settling was financially better than litigation? You kind of touched on that but Mr. Salta who was
brought in on this particular matter uh had is has has done this type of work for many many years and based on his experience in council um we decided to move forward uh with selling that. Why was no independent costbenefit analysis
released um that was not something that we had asked for. Uh exactly how many years will the pilot last? 10 years. Uh as far as how much revenue will be generated? I don't have that information in front of me. Uh, what's the total number of housing units planned,
including any on uh 1092 Williamstown Road? I know of the 204. I I don't have a number. I don't have a number. 1092. I can find that out for you. If lot five is not blighted, what justification supports added since the developer already owns it, can follow his own
plan, and needs no incentive to build. I'm going by the study that you referenced at the last meeting, Miss Coin, that I did not have access to or other members of council other than Mr. Ash that uh that given the prop the property's proximity and direct relationship to the existing new redevelopment plan, its inclusion would
strengthen the continuity of the redevelopment effort, prevent fragmented land use patterns, and enhance the overall success of the township's redevelopment objectives. So, it was recommended that council take appropriate action to formally declare the study area to be in need of redevelopment based on the findings
provided in the report that you had cited last week, excuse me, 10 days ago when we met. Uh, how much taxpayer money was spent on the study and why was it needed if inclusion was predetermined? Uh, I now that's I guess that's a stretch if you believe it was
predetermined. Uh, with the taxpayer money, that's something Mr. Cars, you could find out u the total amount that we spent on this particular study. >> Yes, you okay. And uh if councilwoman helmet Albreight Troxel should have recused herself, how does that affect the validity of the board's
recommendation that block 18302 L 5 be included in the ree development plan? Miss Troxel is a voting member of the planning board and I'm going to defer to you Mr. uh Mr. Carl Mayor. You have worked with this planning board and other planning boards throughout the state of New Jersey. She is a voting
member >> and she has the right to vote on any of those plans that are provided. >> Correct. >> Okay. Do you feel that there was anything that in any impartiality that she may have had voting on this? >> No, I I didn't sense that at all from what her comments have been throughout
the process. >> Okay. >> I want to make one uh thing that I think you probably should be aware of that the uh one 1000 Williamstown Road project uh was approved when the zoning allowed warehouses on that uh that whole area.
uh when the state of New Jersey ch and since warehousing was such a large uh throughout New Jersey there was an influx of a lot of warehousing development throughout the state of New Jersey. State of New Jersey came down with an very interesting and very well
written and recommended zoning change to municipalities that were being adversely infect impacted by the zoning that allowed warehouses. council took the affirmative position at that point and changed that zone. Where the litigation
came in is that developer had already planning board approval, had already council approval, had already zoning approval to build warehouses. When the zoning changed that that uh developer uh was harmed in a sense that was the
nature of their litigation because they could no longer build the extensive amount of warehousing in that area. uh and the zone change made it more palable for that area of the township for residential development and that was the
impact. If we had continue to fight that and lost it, there'd be warehouse instead of residential uh development in that area. >> Thank you, Mr. Carl Mayor. Uh Miss Chantilly uh came up and kind of echoed
uh the things that were said by uh Miss Coin. Uh Mr. Gentil, I tried to write down most of the things um that you had had written. Um and you had a few questions. Was your summary correct? Um and then it's true regarding zero uh
ordinance 025 would have to be passed for this uh agreement to go forward. Um council uh why wasn't there an independent financial review? U the settler agreement any estimates of the cost? So those things um I'm going to ask you
know you said that that indicated if we had back and forth I wouldn't be able to go back and forth to be frank with you and answer those questions if it was in front of me. Uh if you could provide that in the future I would appreciate it. Uh but it kind of echoed the things that Miss Coin and also Mr. Carl Mayare
and myself responded to. But I do want to bring up one point. Uh the pilot and the uh the comment that adding uh this development or any development and it's
been said over and over again that this over this development would or any development would increase and stress our school district. And anyone who has followed our council meetings over the years uh has heard me
say that an example valley has 1300 units and there's less than 100 students that attend uh Gloucester Township schools from Valleybrook where I aired there's only 68 students that attend
school from Valleybrook 17 in Glenn Landing and 14 in Lauren Fleming out of 1300 00 units. But let's go a little further. Uh Windy Hills, the apartments located on Ero Road and also the town homes. There are 17 children that attend
Gloucester Township schools. And let's go further south. Uh Village Green Town Homes across from Cobblestone off Cichlerville Road that there are 15 students that attend the elementary school Lily
>> and six at Mullen. In addition to that, and this information can be found in the uh budget that's prepared by the local school, the local school district and the high school district, student
enrollment numbers. Student enrollment numbers in 2005 2006 was 7,843 students. Student enrollment as of today for the Gloucester Township Public
School District is 6,496. Those and in the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, I don't have the numbers that go back to 2005, but from 2019 to 2023 is reduced by 136
students. But back in 2010, the Blackor Spike Regional School District had 4,152 students. So currently they have 3527. I found interesting as well is that there is a website called the National
Center for Education Statistics and this has information regarding total population of our township, the community, households, but it also has when structures were built in our community. So before 1970 of all the total structures that we have in the
township and this is up until uh 2023.7% was built of these structures before 1970 of the total housing stock that we have here. Many of people who have grown here uh grown up here know this was a a a farming uh not far but a bedroom community not a lot of business resident
residential homes. From 1970 to 1999 55.2% 2% uh house uh there was housing that took place between that period 1970 to 1999. So you saw a burst in housing
but from 2000 on and after only 14.2% of housing took place structures that were built in that time period. And again this could be found you can look it up. I'll give you the site American uh uh education demographics and geographic estimates from the National
Center for Education Statistics. The enrollment numbers the enrollment numbers are not uh 8,000 students where it was in the mid 2000s. The enrollment numbers for Gloucester Township Schools is 6,496 students. The needs have changed. There are students that are
coming in that have different needs than 20 years ago. Uh there is full day preschool which is added. There's 399 preschool students that attend our schools. So when you talk about we need to build a new building, a building is for our preschool students. We have
preschool students that are in our middle schools right now. So, I'm not sure if the information that's provided by some of the folks regarding this housing is going to end up to our schools bursting at the seams when the
numbers have declined for the last 20 years in our school district with student enrollment. Housing uh has only increased 14% since 2000 until 2023. So, I don't understand and I I guess, you know, they see uh you could still say
over and over again that overdevelopment uh is taking place, you know, uh developers are bad, we're corrupt, and everything's a mess here in Gloucester Township. But that that is that's a
tired tired tired statement. Uh so uh but yes, I just thank you for um allowing me to provide that clarification uh on enrollment numbers and again they can be found in the audit that's provided every year and they can be found in the budget that's presented
uh by both school districts of the enrollment that we have in our school district. Uh Mr. Brown, thank you for addressing the the flag and eagle. Um thank you the solar panels. That's why I tried to get some clarification from you because we have solar panels. We have gems landfill solar panels. We have we
rent out solar panels, lease them out on uh Somerdale Road. Uh we have panels that are uh on top of our schools as and also our buildings. I can't give you a figure off the top of my head. Is that something that >> I do not have that? No,
>> you wouldn't. Okay. All right. Um the revenue fund, uh the outlets, the outlets are the largest taxpayer in Gloucester Township. Uh they had a five-year pilot that ran from 2010, excuse me, 2015 to 2020. They just
celebrated their 10 year. They paid full freight during that time period. Uh they paid for their taxes full freight on the parcel of land and you know it was actually $6,000 or something that they paid for for those 60 acres of land. Um do you happen to have Miss Eric know off
the top of your head or give me a roundabout figure of what they pay in taxes? Sorry to put you on the spot, folks. I'm having a hard time hearing there's whispering out there. >> I don't have that information off the top of my head. >> Okay. Uh but it is the largest taxpayer
followed by Millbridge I believe. >> I do believe you're correct. >> Yeah. One or the other is >> No, the analysts are the largest taxpayer. U I'll try to get that figured. I have your email as well, Mr. Brown. Um the revenue from the marijuana sales, I couldn't I wouldn't be able to have that for you here. Is that
something also that your office could provide? uh Miss Zer can can provide that. >> Okay. >> Question on that was how do we make the budget? We don't know have a guess on what the revenue is >> because that's why I asked you. >> Okay.
>> We've done a budget. >> So if we could pry that and then uh you probably comments regarding the debt uh and how how can we can get a handle on the debt. Uh we have increasing needs and costs. Uh we if we take a look at what's happening nationally and how our
debt has increased uh tremendously uh in the last uh few months um we always take a look at ways that we could do things a little bit better and more efficient and we'll continue to do that. Uh but we do have needs that we have to address throughout the township. Uh if anyone
else want to add to that feel free. Okay. Uh and let me go back to u Mr. leader um when he Okay, I forgot Mr. Leader. I'm sorry. Um when he was talking about the ads that they were approved by the council county, Mr.
Castro, do you want to address that or >> No, sir. Okay. Thank you. Okay. Uh when Mr. Leader indicated he stood at the end of the meeting and the member standing should be called upon. Uh Mr. Leader, you're not a member of the governing body here. And if you look at Robert's
rules of order, it is addressing the individuals of the meeting who are who are part of that organization that are members of it. U so I took a look at it. If you want to take a look at it again, feel free. If I am wrong, please feel free to bring that to me. Uh but we also
closed the second public portion. It was gabbled that we closed the second public portion and no comments were made after that. Uh regarding trash, I don't know what you're talking about. people picking up trash. Um we are going out for uh trash uh
>> uh bids. >> Bids. Exactly. Um the violation of our public portion and cross talk. We've talked about this uh several times since January. It gives an opportunity for our residents to speak uh uninterrupted for
either three or five minutes and then we answer that. uh if there was cross talk back and forth I don't think that they would get even through the questions that are asked the organizational chart that is something that is requested from the administration uh and that request
uh has not been made by the administration but thank you for your uh request on that organizational chart that concludes our public portion uh polling of directors >> Mr. Carlamir >> nothing to nothing to report >> Mr. Cardis,
>> I just want to congratulate Chief on his uh retirement. Wish you the best of luck moving forward. I've enjoyed working with you. >> Chief Hkins, >> if you'll indulge me for a minute, I'll just go um as this is my last council
meeting. I don't know what I'm going to do on every other Monday night now. I'll find something though, I'm sure. But uh just going around I I I uh and I say this sincerely I uh the the teamwork and the support that has I've experienced as
the chief of police since the last six years. Uh prior to that being uh uh the deputy chief of police since 2011, captain prior and after 30 years and it's almost seven months. Uh, I, you know, past council members, all of you,
um, I I I really, um, I've never had the time where I'm like really dreaded or anything like that to come before you or answer anything. Uh, it's been, uh, the the professionalism and the uh, respect uh, amongst this this administration and
the town council is unprecedented. I I haven't experienced in in in any other organization. And uh you know I'll start Mr. McIll. I mean he's a great help to us in the police department. Um you know we just see him here but he handles a lot of things. Mr. Castro I will just uh
I'll say you're new to council but I uh the impression you made when you first were appointed to council. you came up to my office and we addressed uh you you had a lot of questions um wanting to find out and I found you I I know with your emergency services background we
had at connect uh but I wish you all the best and I appreciated all the feedback uh and all the information that you you got from us Helen I mean we got I mean I remember Helen going way way back I mean and and I appreciate um all that you've done uh going back to your time as uh at
the time it was called county freeholder and you for director of the public safety and we interacted many times. So, thank you for all you've done uh serving the community. Tara, again, uh another great I know you're a great supporter of the police department um and and the the
interactions you had with us and our officers has been uh truly appreciated showing up to events and and knowing that support. It's greatly appreciated. Uh my neighbor over here, Jim. Yeah, I know. You know, we see each other uh going around and I appreciate, you know,
we've known each other, you know, a long long time and uh we can have that conversation. And Miss Grace, I work with Miss Grace. I know she's not here uh but uh work with her and a lot. And I uh I received today a congratulations card from Miss Shirley from the
Blackwood Brittany Woods action group uh which was much appreciated and I had worked with Carolyn on that. Uh, and I am very proud of the uh, impact that we've had on Britney Woods from the time when I started as a patrolman in 1995
and what was going on out there compared to what it is now with the team effort that we've had through the administration, police efforts, and the community members that get it done out there. Uh, it's it's been it's just totally different. It's quiet, safe, uh,
normal neighborhood that I never thought 30 years ago I would see. And it's a great testament to this town, this community. Mike, uh, I know my fellow coach from Field of Dreams and all what you do and, uh, being here 10 years uh, many times to the meeting and, uh, I
think you know, I think we first met when you were coaching and I had an interaction and, uh, your support is always uh, you know, I I don't have to tell you. I appreciate it. Mr. Marcato, we've been around for how long? I don't, you know, crossing each other and I I uh
as a council president, um you know, I've always felt that your door was open more like phone calls. I mean, when we had to call and address uh various issues, um making your immediate response, your uh listening uh has been
greatly appreciated, not only by me, uh but those members of the police department. That's my job to represent uh to all of you with all of that. Um, Mr. Carlamir, we were just talking. I've known Mr. Carlamir since I was a little kid. Uh, where he we grew up in the same
neighborhood at Highland Park. We were talking about uh I used to play uh football and sports on where his office the office building is. And uh so I've known him for that long. My parents have known him for that long. And uh you know, you've been it's been an honor to
serve with you, Tom. Uh uh listen I my job doesn't get done without uh open lines of communication with the business administrator of the town and um you know even in middle of the night no matter what if there was an emergency
and we didn't know how to deal with things. uh speaking with Tom during the pandemic, I was looking at as I cleaned things out the pandemic, the uh bizarre nature of the the of government operations during that time and the hurdles that had to be overcome uh and
uh you know Tom's door has always been open to me. phone calls. We speak three, four times a day oftent times for various issues uh with and your your leadership of public works um has never been has always been for us a real
partnership and your uh the just the administration. Christie, I uh put you into that because again finances and keeping us uh um you know when when emergencies coming and unexpected things, they have always responded
completely to that. Um finishing with uh Mrs. Power, I would just say about Nancy, uh other than being a friend, she is the glue that keeps this municipal government together. She is the liaison
between not only what council does um she is the lead contact for most of the public activities um the mayor's office through everything and I have no greater confidant in the municipal government other than you know
the mayor uh our HR department Tom uh Nancy has always been the one to help navigate things because you know doing resolutions or how to do bonds and things like that to get the legalities of it. Uh when especially when you're a
new chief or an administrator, it couldn't be done without her stopping what she's doing. And I've seen it. Uh she's she stops what she do doing, gets us the answer, gets us what needs to be done, and the eyes are dotted and the
tees are crossed. and she lets me know between liquor licenses, all the licensing that she does is the busiest office uh probably here in the municipal building and it has the most public contact uh and the opas uh that she does
keep flowing. Um to see her and her and her staff in action u I will just say that I uh am proud to call her a good friend and uh and a colleague uh as I do all of this staff. So it has been an honor. It's been the honor of my life to
be a police officer here uh at Gloucester Township for 30 years. To be the chief of police, I never thought I'd make that. Uh I uh um been proud to serve. It is um I I don't regret a day of it. I don't regret any of it. Uh it's
difficult to pull the plug because I do enjoy coming. However, uh I have the utmost confidence in uh my successor uh Chief Manazi will do an outstanding job. his staff, uh, Deputy Chief Stolsteinimemer, uh, who I had the honor
of being his field training officer, his father hired me, and also the, uh, the captains, Cole Meyer, the new captain, Captain Massie, Captain Crabtree at by the end of the week. Uh, I've watched these guys grow and develop. They buy
into it. Their heart is into serving this community and, uh, all the officers, the Gloss Township. So, it's been an honor. I just thank all of you. Thank you for recognizing me before and uh just know that I am I'm still going to be around. But uh your your
cooperation, your teamwork, uh your can do getting everything done to make what this community has become that I've seen in over the last 30 years. Uh I never thought the things that were happening, but to see how it happens, it doesn't get done without the teamwork. I thank
the mayor and his staff. uh they have been uh you know a great partner for us in getting things done and the police department can't operate without that government interaction. So I wish everyone all the best. Uh please if there's anything I can do further I
assure you the transition has been smooth. I have the utmost confidence in the men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department. I've been an honor to serve with them. So thank you for all these years of cooperation. It has truly been my honor to serve with
all of you. Thank you, [Applause] >> Mr. Miguel. >> Congratulations, Chief. It's been an honor working with you today, >> Mr. Man.
>> Uh, we're a wonderful event tonight. Like I said earlier, the energy was awesome. Congratulations to all the coaches, mentors, and leaders. Uh, speaking of energy and leaders, Chief, I appreciate your energy, all you've done for our township. You will absolutely be sorely missed, not only by your
leadership, but your presence. We are thankful to have you as your chief and a police officer in our township. Best of luck to you in the future. Enjoy your retirement. You've earned it. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Mrs. Aubrey Troxel. >> Uh, yes. Uh, congratulations to all the chiefs that were here this evening,
especially the ones that brought their their troops up with them. I thought that was just wonderful. did my heart good to see so many young people being so energetic in our town. And Chief, I've known you for a long, long time. I started back in the 90s, and I remember
you from then. Of course, we were both young children at the time, but I have to tell you, I have never had a day that I haven't admired or respected how you've handled yourself, especially in some difficult situations that have come
to us in this township. and you'd handled them with a plum. And I really really appreciate that. You set a you set an example as a role model, not just for the rest of the police, but for all the people that live in town. You set that role model high. And I
think that's really important because people need to see people that they can respect and aspire to. And I think that a lot of young people who may want to become police officers will look to you and say, "Gee, he started out here. Look where he look where he ended up." And
hopefully you inspire others to do that type of work. So I just want to thank you. And I have one final thing. Remember, retirement is the best gift you give yourself because you earned it.
Thank you, >> Mr. Nash. >> Uh, yeah, I'll I'll kind of repeat what I said to you last week or two weeks ago. Um, congratulations on a on a long retirement, a well-deserved retirement. Um, so thank you for everything you did.
I'll see you around town. Um, also tonight's event, one of the better events of the year, right? Um, we're recognizing people who devote countless hours of their time to the community. So, I think it's nice that we give it back a little bit to them. Um, so congratulations to congratulations to
them. Uh, but it also something the mayor said what kind of caught my ear a little bit was, you know, and we someone mentioned uh property taxes. You know, we we all hate property taxes, right? It's not something we're excited about. Um, but council, it's always been and
always will be the top priority for us is to to operate the town and to grow the town the best way possible and to do that without increasing taxes. But it's also very very important, it is to me anyway, to look at it two sides of the
coin, right? So I understand there's people with limited incomes and there's people that are the tax dollars mean a great great deal but then there's also a a great uh portion of the of the population who is interested in growth
and seeing all the kids here today all the sports organizations and and being involved in the investments that the town is making is is crucial. It's paramount to me personally being a a coach and a president of a baseball organization, but it I I just wanted to
bring that up. Yes, we hate taxes, but to see the Field of Dreams children now now being able to play on Friday nights under the lights, I mean, why shouldn't they? Uh to see uh our baseball, softball, middle schools as well, middle
school, high school baseball, and softball. There's a lot of kids, thousands and thousands of kids who can't play baseball for six, seven months out of the year, right, because of the weather. Now, we have an indoor batting cage. Why shouldn't we? These are these are these are great luxuries
that uh that but we're bringing to the town and it should be celebrated. Yeah, it costs tax dollars, but it's the town that I want to live in. It's the town that is going to bring in more and more people, active members of our of of society and and to our community. So,
yeah, I appreciate it. Hate taxes. We're going to do our best, but at the same time, we want the town to grow. So, thanks for coming out, >> Mrs. Walters. Um, I want to thank everybody for coming out tonight. I want to, uh, congratulate all the coaches. Um, all their time, their effort, their
commitment that they've given to the kids and to the community to make it better. um just to be part of it and to do all the extras that they do do. I want to thank everybody who came out for trunk or treat last Friday night. Um it
was a great night. We had a bunch of kids, families. Um thanks to public works and the police for all their support during that time and congratulations to the chief. You have made a difference in this township. I am proud to live here, work here, play
here. Um, so I am lucky to know you personally and to thank you for all your support, your commitment, your leadership, all that you have given back to the community, your guidance. Um, those were lucky to work underneath of
you and to give them the guidance. Um, so I appreciate it. Good luck on your retirement. Have fun, enjoy it, and no regrets. You're >> Mr. Castro. Uh first off I want to start off with like everyone else says congratulations to all the coaches uh
recognition takes a lot of work a lot of time a lot of volunteering dealing not just with the kids but uh the adult kids as well so uh you got to give them a lot of credit for that uh as well as miss uh
terrace said trunk or treat was a great event last week uh must have been over over 1500 kids at least >> more than that >> at least more than that. >> But it was it was great to see everyone come out and with their costumes and
just happy >> and just to see how the kids reacted when they saw the mayor. It was like seeing a celebrity. >> Yeah. you know, uh, and to the man of the hour. I've only known you about as long as the New York Minute, but I truly
feel that, uh, we when we first met and had that conversation in your office, uh, we both had the same passion uh, for public safety and as far as how we want the township to go. And I know by you saying that you're leaving it in good
hands, I hate to see you go, but happy to see you leave. >> Thank you, sir. Congratulations, sir. >> Mr. Marcato, >> how's the new guy who been here for a minute in your office? I haven't been there in years. >> And I got a coin.
>> Uh, I want to congratulate all the honores uh this evening uh and thank them very much. All the coaches uh for for leading our our our our kids. Um they're all our kids. um and all the various programs and and athletic
programs that we have here in our township and giving of their time. Um when you're coaching, no one cares if you're a Republican or a Democrat or you're Jew or Gentile. And you know, they they just want you to coach their kid. And when I when I coached T-ball, I
loved it. You know, they just want to know what's for snack, who won the game. Everyone wins in T-ball, you know, and who got the game ball. And that was like the best time. And uh so thank you coaches um for what you do. Uh I want to
thank uh public works and the police department for all their help with trunk or treat. Um that is it's just it gets bigger and bigger every year. And I appreciate all the help uh from public works and uh the police department making sure that everyone was safe there
and enjoyed the evening. It was it was a beautiful night. Um, I actually killed uh Tara and Michael and my son working hot they worked the hot chocolate stand and there was 1500 cups and we ran out of we ran out of cups that that's with
plenty to go and so I had to buy minion own you know dinner afterwards you know terror passed so uh but uh but thank you very much for that and then and then the chief and just reflecting upon the chief one thing and I
I throw some words down here. I'm a bullet point guy. He is always available. The man has never turned down the phone call of mine and if he had to, he's like, "I will get right back to you." During COVID, we had um daily briefings
that were taking place at 2:00. Tom was on that, the chief, the mayor, public works. I would chime in when I was able to. And there was just a level of calmness from the chief and he portrayed that and and you know tried to alleviate
any fears that we may have and make sure that we were all safe. That was a crazy time that year. You know, we had things that were happening in Minneapolis with George Floyd and people looked at police officers not in in in the shiniest of
lights, but our police department through his leadership, you know, stood out. I remember him leading and walking during a Black Lives Matter rally into our park here uh at Veterans Park. I
remember him in 2019, excuse me, 2018 when shots are being fired at Britney Woods and he is there on site. Uh, I remember when I've asked him, hey, I got this crazy idea about trunk or treat. And the first year was a
>> it was a show, you know. I'm not going to give you I'm not give you the expression before it, but that first year like, oh no, we got to change this. Like, we're just have kids get a trunk or treat and like, but we got it down pat. I I remember seeing him every year show
up at MLK day bringing 25 to 30 officers that never register that always I said but they show up and he's there on the front line doing work with them. Uh I see him on Saturdays as a fellow coach at Field of Dreams. So we Michael and I
joke around like the chief doesn't play. He goes to that lineup. All right, you're up. You're up. You're up. And we say, "Does the chief have to go somewhere?" Because he's running through that lineup. Okay, keep it moving. Uh, but I remember knocking on doors one
year when I was campaigning in Highland Park and I knocked on his parents' door and they told me how proud they were of you and your brother and you saw that on their face when when they spoke of of you. Um,
and I saw you on Gloucester Township day in 2024 that evening and I said, "The chief is not messing around today." And we, it was chaos and you were making sure that your officers and that everyone that was attending there that
night was safe and you made that call. We're going to clear this field. I was the distance between me and you was like the distance now. I said he's not messing around and he cleared this field. And you also made the bold choice and decision to say 2025
Gloucester Township Day, we can't do this. We have to keep our township safe. It's it it was hurtful. It hurt people that that decision had to be made. But you were front and center with the mayor saying we need to keep our residents safe and that's leadership. So I
appreciate you for all that. And again, there's a level of calmness to you. I think I know I personally feel safe and we feel safe when you are around and we also know that things will get done and they will go as planned. So I appreciate
you and I appreciate everything you've done. You're my fourth chief I've worked with. All outstanding individuals and there's good stock here in Gloucester Township Police Department and you have been a huge part of that. So thank you very much. God bless you.
>> Okay. With that, I entertain a motion to adjurnn. So move. >> All those in favor. >> Have a great evening everyone. >> Machine >> and I stay quiet. >> That's the best part.
>> You see and hear things. We just lost.