Thank you. >> Good evening. Welcome to the October 27th, 2025 board of commissioners action session. Uh call to order any announcement of public meetings in accordance with the open public meetings act. Notice of this meeting has been sent to the retrospect and posted on the
bulletin website, Burrow social media, and posted on the bulletin board in Burough Hall and is being held in person as well as on Zoom. May you please rise and pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. >> Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, >> Bernardet. Roll call, please. >> Commissioner Cole, >> here. >> Commissioner Troy, >> here. >> Commissioner Sidell,
>> here. >> Uh, we're going to start tonight with proclamations. Uh, November is a a great month uh for the Navy, for for America and the Marine Corps, as well as Veterans Day. and I'm going to turn it over to our resident uh veteran Frank
Troy to do the proclamations. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh in no particular order, although the Navy's first uh >> landed like a lead balloon on Air Force and Army. >> Oh, they know deep down inside. Don't
get them started. Uh but no, uh before I read it, uh I am a uh a proud naval officer. I served for uh for six years uh for this great country and in this great Navy and October 13th was uh the um the Navy's birthday, 250 years
starting out fighting the Barbarie pirates and we've progressed quite a bit since then. So uh the proclamation goes as follows. whereas on October 13th, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of the United States Navy, launching a maritime tradition that has safeguarded our
shores, secured global peace, and advanced American interests across the seas. And whereas the Navy has played a vital role in every era of nation's development from the Revolutionary War to modern humanitarian missions, embodying the values of honor, courage, and commitment. And whereas the Burough
of Hadenfield acknowledges the Navy's enduring connection to our community, including its recruiting presence on South Haden Avenue and the service of residents who have proudly worn the uniform and sailed under the stars and stripes. And whereas we pay tribute to all Navy personnel, past and present, whose dedication and sacrifice have
strengthened our nation, inspired generations of service. Now therefore be proclaimed that the Burough of Hadenfield does hereby recognize October 13, 2025 as a 250th anniversary anniversary of the United States Navy and encourages all residents to honor the legacy and continued service of the
Navy in defense of our freedoms. And I know we have at least one uh Navy person here. Do we have any others? All right. >> Thank you. And uh we do have a few proclamations
and then what I'll do is uh ask uh all veterans in attendance to stand in solidarity uh for Veterans Day and also uh to acknowledge both the Navy and the Marine Corps birthdays. >> What's that >> pictures at the end?
>> Yes. Yeah. Which leads me to my next uh proclamation. Whereas on November 10th, 1775, the Continental Congress established the United States Marine Corps at Ton Tavern in Philadelphia, marking the birth of a fighting force renown for its courage, discipline, and unwavering equipment,
the commitment to duty. And whereas the Marine Corps has served with distinction in every major conflict in our nation's history, upholding the values of honor, courage, and commitment in defense of freedom and democracy. And whereas the burrow of Hadenfield recognizes the enduring legacy of the Marine Corps,
whose regional roots trace back to our neighboring city of Philadelphia and whose persistence has been felt locally through Marine Corps recruiting offices on South Hadenav, offering our residents a path to serve. And whereas we honor all Marines past and present, who have answered the call to serve, including
those from Hadenfield and the surrounding community whose sacrifice and valor reflect reflect the highest ideals of citizenship. Now therefore be it proclaimed that the Burrow of Hadenfield does hereby recognize November 10th, 2025 as the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine
Corps. >> Uh next is our proclamation for Veterans Day. Whereas for generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve, taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our nation's ideals of liberty and democracy, these patriots
represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor, and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. And whereas our nation has only one truly sacred obligation to properly prepare and equip our service members when they are sent into harm's
way and to care for them and their families when they return home. For our 19 million veterans, that means ensuring that they have access to the support and resources for a future of security, opportunity, and dignity. Where so many of our veterans carry the scars from their service, both visible and invisible, as our nation's
responsibility to help them heal, too many veterans and service members have considered suicide or taken their own lives, and addressing this tragedy is a national responsibility. Whereas on Veterans Day, we honor our nation's veterans who have given so much to protect our freedoms and the freedom of others around the globe. They
represent the highest ideals of our country. While we can never fully repay the debt we owe these heroes, we will honor their service. We also salute and show gratitude for all who ensure our armed forces remain strong, united, and unmatched. Now, therefore, be it resolved that we, the board of
commissioners of the Burough of Hadenfield, do hereby proclaim November 11th, 2025 as Veterans Day. And thank you to Post 38 for being here tonight. And our final one is World War II Veterans Remembrance Month.
And in my family, I actually have two grandfathers who fought in World War II. Uh one grandfather because he was older and lied about his age actually fought in World War I. Um and uh one fought in the other Battle of the Bulge. Uh whereas in a proclamation for World War
II Veterans Remembrance Month, we are reminded that since our country's birth, Americans have responded to military threats against liberty and democracy, whether at home or in remote areas in the world. We have long recognized that our veterans of World War II are a special bunch of people, often heralded
as the greatest generation that have been a major resource to our nation. Whereas World War II has uh been recognized as the most significant event of the 20th century, without the sacrifice of those who fought the Axis aggression, Americans would not have the freedoms and opportunities they enjoyed
today. Whereas the World War II memorial was dedicated to what has often been heralded as the greatest generation, the memorial has a three-fold purpose. Whereas to honor the more than 16 million and men and women who served in uniform and the more than 400,000
Americans who died in the war as well as millions more who supported the efforts at home. Whereas to commemorate the entire nation's participation in that war whereas to honor the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated nation's call to arms and to serve as a
lasting tribute the spirit, sacrifice and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom in the world. Whereas the sons and daughters of Hadenfield in no small way rose to the challenge of World War II and served their country violently over
there or at home as appropriate. Some gave all, all gave some. After the war, these same sons and daughters continue to serve their community through hard work, sacrifice, and reliability. Still, as members of American Legion post 38 and other community clubs and
activities, they continue to give back. Whereas it is uh for this reason that the Burough of Hadenfield has decided to give back in a very small way to our members of the greatest generation. Now therefore be resolved that we the board of commissioners of the Burough of Hadenfield do hereby proclaim November
25 as World War II Veterans Remembrance Month. And if I could ask all of our veterans to step forward, >> what branch? >> Oh, this table
and equally Are you like a chevron. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> I think it was perfect. Okay, wait. >> If you can see it. Thank you. How'd I do?
>> Okay, good. >> Good. >> I wrote the first two. Yeah. >> We lost in 2014. >> And then of honoring our veterans community conversation
38 their next session on Wednesday 7 a.m. his ads 100 the century of service the three war veterans US marine lieutenant commander he's 9 US army air force the second lieutenant and plus
carrier who's age 100 and the US chief petty officer who is right beyond 102 and you hear their stories told by the students out of high schools then that November 19th 7 Baptist church this in
your community conversation. >> Thanks. >> To add on real quickly, the high school kids, three of them are going to interview the three veterans. We're going to put together a presentation and they're going to run the show on that night. I'm just going to sit in the
background, have a little fun. >> As it as it is though, it's a great way for these young people to learn how to bridge that generation. I appreciate it. >> I appreciate it. Thanks for everything.
Uh so the the landeration evening uh honors the Native American Heritage Month where the brow go acknowledges that our community is located on the ancestral and traditional territories of the Lingap people who have lived in harmony with this land for
thousands of years. Whereas the Latino whose name means original people served as stewards of these names and found respect with them and whereas the history culture and contributions of Native American people are an essential part of the heritage of our nation our local
stories too over Native Americans have demonstrated extraordinary resilience in preserving their cultures language and treaties despite centuries of profound adversity and justice. And whereas November has been designated the State of American
Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans and to recognize their ongoing contributions to our society. Whereas is committed to fostering an understanding, respect and meaningful
relationship with Native American communities and educating our residents about true history and contemporary realities of indigenous peoples. Now therefore we resolved in recognition of the contributions of Native American people that we the commissioners of the
brow and candidates New Jersey here proclaim the 202 Thank you again. Thank you all very much. >> Oh, no. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. >> All right. All right, gentlemen. Dismissed.
>> Wow. This is like a bathroom light. Where is this? I know. Seriously. >> Is that a dimmer? >> All right. So, next. >> It's dark. Yeah. No, no, no. It was just too Yeah, it was dark. It's okay,
>> please. Yeah. Well, they're just >> You want them all? >> It's not my best light. >> All right. So, next, uh, we're moving to public comment period for items listed on the agenda. This is the time for you to speak in
person or on Zoom for up to five minutes on topics related to the agenda. Um, may I get a motion to open the floor? >> Motion. In favor >> in favor you to it roll >> call
>> in favor. >> Commissioner Shy >> in favor. >> Commissioner sign >> in favor. Uh the floor is open for comments of up to five minutes on topics related to the agenda. Seeing none in the room, I'll move to Zoom. Uh the any person on Zoom uh
either raise your hand and uh the chief will unmute you. All right. Seeing none, I'm going to move to close the comment period on items on the agenda. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Cole
>> in favor. >> Commissioner Troy >> in favor. >> Commissioner Sandell >> in favor. Uh the next we're going to move to ordinances. This is the second reading and public hearing on ordinance 202512 amending chapter 109 entitled filming
commercial. This is the second reading in public comment period. So I will o I will get a motion to open the comment period. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Nicole >> in favor. >> Commissioner Troy >> in favor. >> Commissioner Sidell
>> in favor. Floor is open for any public comment on amended chapter 109 film commercial filming on its second reading and adoption. Seeing none in the room, moving to Zoom. Any comments? Seeing none, I would like to move to
close and adopt on second reading 202512 amended chapter 109 filming commercial. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Cole >> in favor. >> Commissioner Troy >> in favor. >> Commissioner Sidell >> in favor. Uh the next is resolutions
under the consent agenda. Resolutions below have been placed on the consent agenda by the board of commissioners and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these individual items unless requested by one of the three board members. Uh I will
read the list as follows. Agenda item 136 authorization to pay vouchers. 137 authorization to issue a check for the overpayment of taxes. Item 138, authorization to grant total
exempt veteran status and cancellation of third and fourth quarter 2025 property taxes and first and second quarter 2026 property taxes for various properties listed in the agenda. 139 authorization for the allowance of certain tax deductions for new veterans
and/or senior citizens for the 2025 tax year. 140 authorization to cancel outstanding checks. 141, authorization to insert special item of revenue for the 2025 Cross County Connections TDM grant.
142 authorization to accept the cash management plan. 143 authorization to participate in a shared service agreement with Cherry Hill for victims services domestic violence response team. 144 authorization to sign the shared service agreement with Camden County
Department of Health and Human Services for Project SAVE program. Item 145, authorization for the moratorum on specific downtown parking for the holiday season between November 28, 2025 and December 31st, 2025. The
authorization and 146, the authorization for the partnership of Hadenfield to hold candlelight shopping in downtown Hatenfield. 147 the authorization to approve general event permits various locations. 148, the authorization to participate in Camden County Cooperative
Pricing System number 57- CCCCCP, that is not the old Soviet Union, but uh bid B11, 2024, for the furnishing and delivery of sodium chloride and pre-treated liquid enhanced sodium chloride, better known as brine, on its secondyear option.
149, the authorization to extend participation in Camden County Cooperative Pricing System for deer carcass removal services. Item 150, the authorization to advertise for request for proposal for 2026 professional services.
And 151, the authorization to sign professional service agreements for our banking services. Uh, can I get a motion to accept the items on the consent agenda numbers 136 through 151? >> I do. Can I have I have questions on 143
and 144? >> Well, you can ask them. We can move and then you can ask the questions or you can ask them now. But >> let me ask them now. I I'm I'm going to >> I'll move it anyway. But um so for 143 and 144, can we speak to the actual service level agreement on those shared
service? So three questions for both service level agreements for both. Um what is expected of us as a bureau to participate in this and then can we also speak to the cost arrangement of these shared services like how much are we chipping in versus
>> Sure. You want >> I you could do 143 I'll do 144 or you can do >> Sure. Um 143 is the uh shared service agreement with Cherry Hill for domestic violence. This started probably about 15
years ago. Um I don't believe the cost Jason has increased since then. I believe I believe we put in a th000 or $2,000 that's budgeted every year. Um and what they have done is they actually have a response team. So, if we have a
domestic violence issue, um they are available to come out and talk with the um with with the person that was attacked or or had issues. >> Victim witness advocates. >> There you go. >> I don't know why I didn't just turn it
over to you. >> It's a mandated uh it's mandated by the state that every municipality has a a team, a domestic violence response team. uh it was cheaper for us to uh you know go with Cherry Hill because they have a
lot more calls than we do. Um so our team when we first went through this it the cost would be astronomical and we don't have enough call outs to sustain the team. So we entered into the shared services agreement probably about 15 years ago and it hasn't went up as far
as I know. I think it's $2,000 for the last 15 years. >> So what's the service level agreement? So, like how quickly are they supposed to turn up? And >> we we call them. They're 24/7. They're they're there within an hour and they advocate uh for the victim. They sit with the victim while we do all the
paperwork. They explain the paperwork. It's just a friendly face uh so to speak when you're dealing with a domestic violence incident that that's it's beneficial for the victim or whoever's, you know, involved to have an advocate. Yeah. They know the paperwork and they
will also go to court with them as well. >> And then what is expected of us to participate in this other than payment? >> Just payment and call them when we when we have an issue. >> Is this a number that residents can call or is this only for the police to call?
>> It's a police only number. >> And then last one is um Oh, you already addressed it. Never mind. And then is this any different for 144? >> Which one's 14? No, 144 is a completely different service. Uh
does it have a cost share? I don't believe it does. >> Right. So, is this Project Save? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, Project Save. >> Yeah, Project Saved uh is run through the county. Um it's a shared service agreement that provides um a diversion when uh offenders go to court. It's for
uh addiction services. So instead of um you know incarceration, it's an alternative means uh for the judge and for counseling services that the county provides uh for addiction services uh rather than a diversion than the court
process. The court staff mainly handles all of that. Uh the police, we can issue cards for uh referral cards to them when they're incarcerated for them to call. But we found that it's it's better that the court when the people come to court
that the court staff actually reach out and do the paperwork because you know we find that you know people suffering through addiction sometimes don't want to talk to the police but when they come to the court they're they're more uh willing to to get the services that they
need through the court rather than the police. >> So there is no cost to this for us. This is just through the county. There's no cost to this at all. >> It's just for the participating municipality. So, this is yet another attempt to uh if if we find ourselves in
a position of arresting someone uh for crimes in our burrow for any reason uh and they are suffering from addiction services, this is a diversion program. So, that it allows them to not go to jail. >> Correct. >> Got it. >> It is yet another last chance before
they go. So, it kind of satisfies the uh as as we're adding services to have the social aspect of some of the homelessness that we're dealing with. Uh this was attractive to me. Uh but it also kind of fit that tough love when you're standing in front of a judge.
It's your last get out jail free. >> And we we've been participating for the past three years. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh I just make a notion a motion or a notation of we have to we have to set
and vote on a memoriam to downtown parking. It is a revenue and actually a big revenue generator for the burrow of Hadenfield uh to suspend our parking enforcement from November 28th to December 31st since it's taking revenue out of the public's pocket. Uh we have
to approve it. Um the >> just a clarification that we are not earning money during the month of December. >> No, I know. Yeah. Well, that's that sounds >> clarifying that. >> And it's only only for paid parking. The enforcement of no no stopping or
standing. No illegal parking is still enforced. The the paid parking will will not be you know. >> Yeah. And thanks for clarifying that. Uh can you say the advertise the request for proposal for 26 2026 professional
services? Uh are there any that are of note? >> Uh so this is the time of year when we go out for our planning board and zoning board um professionals as well as affordable housing council and planner for the burrow, our auditing services,
our labor council, our redevelopment council and then also our risk management consultants. and the selection that we chose for banking services. Are there any highlights of why they're better than fold? >> Uh they are providing a higher interest
rate for us um guaranteed for a period of time. They are also um providing up to $20,000 worth of payroll services annually. Um they have uh they're doing the armored car forest for pickup our
deposits. Those are mostly the highlights. >> All right. Thank you. And like I said, when we put this on the agenda from time to time, there's there was nothing wrong with the bank services that we had. We just go out to see what's out there and what was out there was a higher interest rate and some
administrative fees that they tipped on it that we didn't have to pay. >> Um, so thank you. So, um, I'll ask again. Can I can I get a motion to accept or to uh for resolutions under
the consent agendas 136 through 151? >> Motion to approve resolutions 136 through 151 under consent agenda. >> I'll second. >> Commissioner Cole >> in favor. >> Commissioner Troy >> in favor. >> Commissioner Sidell
>> in favor. Um next we'll move to public comment on all other matters. I ask for a motion. I will make the motion to open the floor for public comment on any and everything. The same five minutes apply. Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Cole >> in favor.
>> Commissioner Troy >> in favor. >> Commissioner Sadell >> in favor. The floor, as they say, is yours on any matter. Just real >> hi and address main street >> Lisa Quansy 305 Mount Vernon Avenue. I I
didn't have anything prepared, but um I'm moved to say I want to thank the commissioners for their action taken. Um, as far as the Halloween celebration in town, I have spoken to dozens and
dozens of families who live in all corners of our um, burrow in the last couple weeks and they are very happy and very satisfied um, for the decisions that you made. So, we appreciate that. And um, that's all. Thank you.
>> Thank you. And thanks for the reminder, Lisa. Uh, there will be letters going out tomorrow to all the residents of Washington Avenue. will be posting it on public uh on social media and they will have physical signs. There will be no parking on Washington Avenue on Friday uh for Halloween so that kids don't be
darting out between cars. Uh and if in the event crowds do get large and as the chief said before uh we would be forced to close the street for other safety reasons, uh the cars wouldn't be trapped, you know, on the street. So, uh, for those that were wondering, uh,
what we're doing for for car safety, the street will be no parking. >> And what's the starting point of Washington? What's the ending point? >> Lincoln to upland. >> Okay. So, no parking link to Upland. >> Uh, thank you, Lisa. Any other in the
room? All right. I'll move to Zoom. Any comments on any items? I see none. I'll move to close public comment on all matters. >> A second. I'll second. >> Commissioner Cole >> in favor. >> Commissioner Troy >> in favor.
>> Commissioner >> in favor. Um we do not we do not have a closed session tonight. So uh before we adjourn, I will open the floor to uh the reporters in attendance or
online. We'll start with the retrospect. All right, thank you. Uh, moving to online, Abigail and Hatenfield Sun, any questions? All right, seeing none, um, I'm going to make a motion to
adjourn at >> 803. All right. Uh, can I get a second? >> I will second. Commissioner Cole >> in favor. >> Commissioner >> in favor. >> Yeah. >> In favor. This goes down in