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. >> Jen, can we get the roll call? >> Uh, committeewoman Evans
>> here. >> Committeeman Montgomery >> present. >> Committeewoman Loveman >> here. >> Deputy Mayor Tory >> here. >> Mayor Dick >> here. And at this point, like to approve the minutes of the regular committee meeting on March 10th, 2026, as well as the
executive session minutes on March 10th, 2026. >> I'll make that motion. >> Second. >> Ms. Evans? >> Yes. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Loveman? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. >> Uh, we'll move on to reports here. Uh,
>> I know we do have a trooper here. Uh would you like to uh do you have a report? Thank you, sir. >> Um and then we'll move on to our committee liaison reports. Uh we'll start with uh Anna. Go this way.
>> Okay. Uh so the green team met on March the 23rd and we finalized the logo for the sustainable Hannesport Facebook page. We also agreed the details for our commercial energy outreach which will happen on April the 30th from 3 to 6 at
the street center. Our vetted contractors Vanguard and CMC will be available for some or all of that time and all business owners are welcome to come and get information on a free business energy assessment which may enable them to save money while being
more energy efficient. We also discussed the sustainability summit which is happening on May the 15th uh as the sustainability hero for March. I have now been invited to speak which is a huge honor for myself and also for Hansport. So a number of us are going to
attend that. We also discussed a Halloween costume event. We started collecting costumes last year but we didn't really pull off a successful uh event at which people could pick them up. So, we've decided that the green team meeting on June the
1st will be a working meeting. We're going to pull everything in, decide how best to display it, and then on Saturday, August the 29th, we've booked the street center again from 3 to 6:00 p.m. for a costume exchange so that people uh residents of Hannesport can
come and look at the available Halloween uh costumes and pick something up. Uh we also have Earth Day coming up that's being run this year by the green team in combination with the environmental commission that is on the uh 25th of
April from 9 till 12 round the pavilion and the green team's next meeting is April the 27th at 6:30. There is no May meeting. As regards the Burlington County Commissioners, I attended their meeting on the 25th of March where they
celebrated Women's History Month. They also introduced their 2026 budget and if anyone is interested in that, it's on the Benton County Commissioner's website. And tomorrow at 4 PM is the deadline for graduating senior girls to
apply for a scholarship from the Women's Advisory Council. That's it. >> Hello everyone. Um, as far as uh the environmental commission, as as Anna had just mentioned, we are co-sponsoring with the green team for Earth Day. So,
um, please join the Hannesport School students, Harbor Back Baptist School students, and Starchild Nature School for some hands-on activities. We're looking to spruce up the micro forest, stormwater basin, as well as the municipal rain garden. Those are just
some of the things that we look to do. Um, as Anna has said, it's um, Saturday, April 25th, 9 to noon right over there at the pavilion. Um, one of the other things that we had discussed in the environmental commission is about, um, the building of data centers that are
being pursued by municipalities throughout our state um, especially overtaking warehouses. Uh incidentally before I move further, our warehouses are built on um lands and and are zoned where there will be no
residential activity uh or and I really I should say residential habitants in those warehouses. So that is not going to happen, that will not happen, that cannot happen. Um anyway, back to the warehouses and the data centers. So um
these facilities certainly promise some tax advantages and possible jobs etc. But they also bring some very intense environmental concerns um especially for water, energy and of course land. Um
data centers receive an enormous amount need an enormous amount of cooling waters um typically required to run and you're talking millions of gallons per day. Um the technology also is noisy and also produces not only the noise
pollution but possibly air and light pollution. Now our infrastructure here in this small town isn't really suitable to have a data center. It's just it's I don't know I like to say nothing is impossible but it's it really isn't
feasible. However, um since no one can predict the future and can predict how things can change, I'd like to propose to the committee that we be proactive and draft an ordinance that would ban
explicitly ban any development or redevelopment of any data center in Hannesport. So, I I'm happy to put that together um if um people are okay with that. And I don't know if we discuss
that further or we talk about that later. Um, >> we'll definitely need to have a conversation with Carl and John. >> Yes. >> Yep. And and you know, and again, as I said, we really don't have the infrastructure for it, but just being proactive and um um looking ahead, uh we
want to I I think we should do something to um to ban that development. Um okay. So as far as the environmental commission is concerned um and there's also some other things as far as our um our economic development we continually
meet with individuals and businesses who look to develop or redevelop or establish businesses within Hannesport. Um I've said it before, we've all said it before. We are very businessfriendly. We want businesses here um to attract
people to our town. It also lowers our taxes for our residents. So, we want to do that. Um, certainly we can't talk about things that are in discussion. Um, but just want to make you aware of that. Um, it is a balancing act as far as you're
talking about land use and how to develop things and redevelop things, etc. And, uh, we'll there'll be more about that um, in a few minutes. Um, and they'll see that on the agenda. Uh, let's see. Um Karen heads up the um
250 commission, but she asked me to talk about uh an opportunity for those who are going to attend our 4th of July celebration on the 4th of July. It's a Saturday celebrating our great country's
250th anniversary. Um, we have an opportunity to reserve some space where if you rented tents from our 100th anniversary, it's hard for me to believe that was two years ago. Is that how is that possible? But if you rented if you got a tent two years ago, you can bring
that tent back in. Um, we'll reserve a space for you. You can put up that tent or you can buy a tent. We we were able to secure some tents. So, more about that, but you do need to reserve the space because the space will be marked out and we certainly don't want to obstruct views for anyone else. Karen
will get into more of the details of what's going on that day, but it's just awesome. So, she wanted me to talk about that and uh thus I did. Um, there are other things that are going on with the various committees, but I think I've taken up enough time so we will pass the torch. >> Karen. >> Okay,
>> sir. >> Um, as liaison to the recck department, recreation department, we know we all know how busy they are. So, our annual Easter celebration was held on Saturday, March 28th at 12:00 noon in the firehouse. It was a great success, and
we thank all those who participated in making this event possible. And we also thank the fire company's ladies auxiliary for providing chocolate treats as well. The mommy and me tennis program is designed to promote healthy interaction between parents and their
children through the fun and excitement of tennis. And that's going to start on Friday, May 1st, and it will run for three days, May 1st, May 8th, and May 18th from 11 to 11:50. Cost is $30 per
family, and registration is required. So, please contact Donna Casey. Hayne Sports mayor's wellness campaign is just so big. So, I know you'll add some things, but I'll say what we've been working on as well. So this past
Wednesday on April 8th, the Veterans Task Force hosted another successful Veterans Greet and Meat breakfast. Several of us baked French toast casserles and we would especially like to thank Kelly and Azizas for their
generous donation of bacon. It was cooked perfectly and very much appre appreciated by all. As our special guest, we were thrilled to have Officer Zuner and Butch from the Burlington County City Police Department who presented us with a demonstration of the
importance of the K-9 division in helping the police in their searches. Butch is a very strong, active German Shepherd pitbull mix who stole all of our hearts. We are h happy to report that a steady group of veterans who join us every month are continuing to come
and a few new ones actually are are joining us. Our next event will be a lunchon to be held at Carluchi's on May 13th. All veterans are welcome, but we need to contact Donna to pre-register. The senior core group
along with Burlington County and our own fire marshal George presented a senior fire and safety presentation on March 20th which was very informative and we thank all those who participated in making this presentation possible. Um the nav navigating options for
wellness has been presenting their six week sessions on Wednesdays at six at 1:30 at the Kenneth Street center. These will continue until April 22nd. And this is providing all kind of health and wellness tips for for seniors and all
are welcome. And the wellness campaign is working very hard on a community outreach health fair to be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Kenneth Street Center and Firehouse. Part of Broad Street will be closed. This will be a major event
including Hope One Youth and Adult Vands, Virtua and Rowan's Nursing, local medical professionals, the New Jersey State Police, our firemen, and various county resources. It will be inside and outside, rain or shine. Um, the Veterans
Task Force is conducting a Ruck for Vets June 6 to raise awareness of veteran suicide and veterans issues. Everyone is invited to attend to either participate or volunteer. You do not need to be a member of the military. So that'll be
coming up. Watch for information on Facebook or reach out to Donna Casey. She always has all the information. Um okay. So Hannesport celebrates America's 250th anniversary. Our tour bus tour on May 9th and dinner
is almost sold out that we've been talking about. I think we have a couple tickets left. So, if you want to get the last couple tickets or get on the waiting list, please contact Donna. Coming up, we will be working on a community mural and also participating in a historical event to be held on June
14th in Mount Holly. There's so many things going on, we're just going to let you know as they come up. And then finally, as deputy liaison to the public safety committee, the um I attended an annual
Burlington County safety breakfast with Paula, Jen, and Joe. and I will be attending a follow-up meeting on April 30th regarding active shooters and hostile events to miticate to mitigate workplace violence emphasizing the
importance of a holistic approach. Foster a culture of wellness and safety preparedness to maintain a secure environment. That's very important for all of our committees and especially for the township building here that everybody feels safe. Um and then
finally Sean from the fire department wanted me to remind you to please, please step up to help if you can. You don't have to be a firefighter if you just have a couple hours that you can donate every week. There's so many things that they need to have done. So, just call them and put your name on the
list and um they will happy to get you started. >> I think that's more than enough. >> Thanks. >> Good evening everybody. Um Hannesburg school has a few fundra fundraisers occurring. Um, they have a basket raffle
on Saturday, April 25th from 10 to 3. It'll be held at the Hannesport school cafeteria. I have went last year and they always have amazing baskets. So, if you have the opportunity, please support the school. They also will be doing the eighth grade car wash on May 2nd and
that's uh at the Hannesport School. It's from 9 to 12. They have a dine out with Chipotle on Route 38 tomorrow, April 15th from 5 to 9. mention Hannesport PTO and Chipotle will donate 25% of what you pay to the PTO. If you use the app,
there is a code that you can enter. Um, and there's more information on the Hannesport PTO Facebook page um for all of these events um but especially the Chipotle one which is tomorrow. And then the next uh BOE meeting will be uh May 5th at 7 PM in the cafeteria.
And that's what I have for the the school. >> Thank you. Um, all right. So, quick just to second public safety. Um, we will be posting the fire coordinator's position soon. I think we're almost ready for that to go. >> Yeah. So, we Well, that that'll happen very shortly. Um, which we've talked
about. Um, as of now, the truck is still scheduled for late summer. I did talk to a um company a couple days ago, so if I get anything different, I'll let you know. >> Um, Bill Challenger texted me. Thought I would let everyone know that now that everyone uh I texted him a while a couple times and this is the first time
he texted back. I'm not even sure what he answered, but I'm pretty sure he's open for visitors now. So, if anyone is up for that, anytime afternoon is what he said. Um, but that's a good sign that he reached back out, especially to me because we're not that close. So, that's a good thing. I mean that in a good way.
Um, and then, um, obviously for those of you that are aware, Louise Hersheline did pass away um rather suddenly. longtime member um volunteer of our town. So if you do know her um she did pass away what a couple weeks ago now um
and that was posted on the fire company. Um uh outreach uh we've been uh we did another um we did a local project they helped with I don't even remember oh Easter um and they're going to be helping with Earth Day. So we've got a number of volunteers for all that. We do
have a couple other small projects coming up. Again, if you have a small project that is not just random housework you don't feel like doing, shoot the email in and we'll see if we can get you some volunteers to help you out. Um, Hansport only, obviously. Um, Karen and I are the contacts. If you see
someone in need uh as far as homelessness, because there is now that it's warmer, it's a little easier to see. um reach out to one of us or really any of the five of us, but we're the ones that would then be funneled to. Um and we'll do our best to again to help them without making it so comfortable that it's uncomfortable for the
residents that do live close by. Um and we're in contact with the Brun County Prosecutor's Office, the State Police, the Lumberton Police, the Met Laurel Police, and a number of other uh is it Oaks or whatever they're called now. Um so there's a lot of Yeah. Um so we have a lot of help if the person so chooses.
Um, so so far that's been pretty pretty good and I do appreciate uh people reaching out to check on specific people. That is very nice. And it does not go unnoticed. I know a couple people asked about um a specific person via Facebook. Um it does not go unnoticed for the person that people were were curious about them. Um
towards public works, um we do have a pothole hotline now. Um I don't know if we've gotten too much through it. I had someone email me today. That was about it. Um, cleanup day uh was uh over the weekend. I assume it went really well when we stopped by. It seemed to be great. It
was a little too windy for me, so I didn't stick around for long, but uh uh it seemed like that went really well as always. So, thank you to public works as well as to Jen. Uh and then the other thing is big rusty. So, we are getting some county help to uh open and close those gates. So, hopefully that will be
a little bit more consistent. Um, if you do see that it's not open and closed at the right times at consistently, not just one off for 10 minutes, let us know because the county is going to be taking care of that and we want to make sure that it's not a burden and that it's something that we can help, especially with the summer months coming. And then
one other piece of Big Rusty, uh there was a couple of last minute um I would call it emergency cleanup we had to do. So I do want to shout out to uh Jason, Eric, AJ, uh AJ who's back there actually for on a Friday night sent out
a text by Saturday at 2 o'clock. We had a crew over there. We pulled a bunch of stuff out. We cleaned it up. We made it as safe as possible under public works' directive. We didn't do anything that they didn't want us to do. We even fixed three of Big Rusty's toes. So, that was kind of fun. >> Manic a manicure.
>> Exactly. Chainsaw manic. So, so uh so thank you for that. And again, for those of you who know me, you know I like to involve people. I like to get the community involved in big or small. So, I'd like to see that. Um and there's been some other people that have reached out. Um, and specifically, I know he's not here. I was going to point him out
last month. Um, but Bob Mode has reached out a number of times to help with a few things. So, I do appreciate anyone who wants to reach out to to um to be a part of things. So, thank you. Um, and then as far as the mayor's wellness, just to add to that, um, we have, this has nothing to do with Sacred Hearts in Hannesport, we did start our buddy Ball
series on Sunday, and we have added to that through the township. We will have a buddy running series, which is for athletes of all abilities. They'll be paired up with a buddy starting in June. And then in July, we're going to add a buddy pickle ball series. We're have special needs athletes that'll be running in June and playing pickle ball
in July. If you have any interest in helping or anyone you think might be interested in participating, please get them in touch with any of the five of us and we'll uh we'll figure it out. Um that's something that's close to my heart and I I enjoy being a part of it. So, you know, you guys will all help. It'll be a lot of fun. Um so, I think
that's it for all of that. Um, do we need to make a motion to put this in? >> Yeah. So, I can make a motion to uh to record this. >> So, move. >> Second. >> Who was the second? >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes.
>> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Miss Leman? >> Yes. >> Miss Tory? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. >> And with that, we're going to move on to some presentations. Uh, so our first one is going to be our uh monthly Hannesport Community Impact Award. And this year's
or this month is uh Janice Laden. So I'm going to turn it over to Ken for a minute. So I won't have you stand up yet, Janice. But uh anyway, I will read the proclamation here. Hannesport Community Impact Award, April
2026. Whereas the township committee of Hannesport wishes to recognize individuals and organizations whose actions reflect the values of kindness, generosity, and community spirit. And whereas for this month's recognition,
Hannesport Township wishes to honor Janice Luton. And whereas for several years, Janice has helped lead the Hannesport Community Cats Program. This is a group of volunteers who tend to Hannesport's population of feral cats
through trapneuter return and whenever possible adoption. And whereas for several years, Janice has served the township of Hannesport in her leadership of the Hannesport Environmental Commission and more recently in her involvement with the green team and the
joint land use board. And now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Township Committee of the Township of Hanesport hereby recognizes Janice Luton as the Hannesport Township Community Impact Award recipient, commending her for her
endless hours of volunteerism, leadership, and example of service to others and encourages all residents to join in celebrating her positive impact on our community. be it further proclaimed that the township committee extends its gratitude to Janice for all
of her efforts supporting our town and it's signed uh the five of us. So Janice, you please come up and accept your award. Thank you everybody. Thank you for your support.
You should think she was drawing the kitchen cats. just to say I I was reading it that way because I felt like I was reading a Declaration of Independence, you know, the way they used to write those things. And um we have some ideas and that type of thing about the Declaration of Independence as we approach our 250th
anniversary. So we Karen has that in store. So stay tuned. >> Thank you again, Janice. We appreciate all your service. Uh so our next presentation or discussion is about potential farmland preservation. So I'm going to turn it over to Paula just to give us like a quick rundown and then
we'll go into um anything that anyone here wants to talk about. >> Sure. So in your packets and also on the agenda is a letter that we received um requesting the town's support in a farmland preservation effort of uh Tustin Farm which is block nine lot
three. It's actually right across the street, 14:30 MN Highway. Um, just to give a little history on this parcel. Um, a couple years ago on July 9th, 2024, the EDC committee uh comprising of then mayor uh Leela Gilmore and uh then
may deputy mayor uh Montgomery, myself, our township solicitor uh met with Tustin Farm property owner Audrey Winszinger and her realtor uh to discuss proposals for the currently zoned senior housing. The farm again is located across the
street. But after this meeting um in 2024, the EDAC committee discussed the site being a viable parcel to preserve under the farmland preservation program or any other available preservation mechanism. This past October or November, our
township solicitor on behalf of Hannesport reached out to Audrey's um attorney to begin the discussion of farmland preservation. Not being too familiar with the farmland preservation, I reached out to Brad Hansen, who is the Burlington County's
uh farmland coordinator. On April 2nd, he explained the program, the criteria that is used to approve lands for preservation, and what the next steps would be. He strongly recommended that the township be an active partner in the property owner's application to the
state agricultural board. Several days later, I received uh the letter in your binder from Tustin Farms attorney request requesting that the township further explore um the preservation of the farm as an alternative to residential development.
So, I spoke with Audrey yesterday um and she would have been here tonight, but she had other commitments. I expressed to her that not only were the 2024 and 2025 governing bodies governing bodies fully supportive um of farmland preservation that it was
evident based on my individual conversations with you guys um the current governing body that um you two all do seem to be pretty supportive of of this effort um towards uh preservation of this parcel. So before you tonight um as outlined in their
letter is just seeking your support um to move forward and continue discussions with her and her attorney um and explore this opportunity. >> So with that we would um this is going to probably be a longer process. I mean I've never been through it personally
but it seems like there's going to be a lot to it. So, not going to do it today, but I think probably by the next meeting, we'll have a little subcommittee form to really keep an eye on this and to to to make sure that we're all involved in it. Um, and I don't know if any of you have anything you want to say right now about it, but
I mean, we all kind of have the same I mean, Ken, you probably have more detail than any of us. >> Yeah. So, um, yeah, I was I guess this happened probably five, six years ago. I mean, or three years ago, two years ago. >> Yeah. kind of hard to um yeah because I
spoke with Audrey over over a few separate times but yeah the uh farmland preservation program there's a lot of there are many many stipulations and a lot of hoops to jump through and things that have to be and you know eyes to dot tees to cross and I can go on and on
with those types of things but uh I really hope that we can work hard to to do this the state has mandated um so much development with um housing and uh it's would be just really great if we could put something
like this aside to do that. A and of course people that own the land because that's one of the big things. I mean we we can say what we want but if we don't own the land it's it's difficult for us to do certain things. So um it's just awesome that um Audrey and um
her her people are um interested in doing that. So yeah, look forward to working forward. you guys. >> I would volunteer definitely to be on a subcommittee, but also from what I gathered about uh the farmland preservation, I think one of the biggest
debates we have is preservation um maintaining parks. This is a great way to preserve land with also allowing the owner to still make a profit or produce revenue from it. And so this would not be something that would uh
become a park and there would not necessarily be any type of benefit to the town as as a whole. This is great for the owners of the land and then also the township in preserving and sustaining uh wetland not wetland area
but storm water management and those n of those things. So and I do believe it's a pretty developed area so to to be able to maintain land like that would be fantastic for the town. Um, so I I I am here for it and anything I can do. >> Cool.
>> Yeah, I I could second that as well. I'm totally in favor of this preservation. Um, and although there's no tangible benefit to the township residents, I think there is a benefit from people just being able to drive around the town and still feel that sense of, you know,
the old Hannesport when there was a lot of open space here and still see these pockets of open space and farmland, uh, preserving the character of our great little town. >> Yes, absolutely. >> Great. Well, I appreciate that we're all on the same page. I appreciate that it's
something that that uh um that we can work towards and together and regardless how we break it up. Obviously all of us now and for a little while are going to have to be involved in this. So um as the public should understand, you know, now that we're all in favor of this is something we're going to work towards,
but there are a lot of ins and outs and and we'll again like we're trying to keep everything as as transparent as possible. Um we will try to keep everyone in the loop as major hurdles are cleared or hit or anything like that. >> As appropriate. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. As appropriate, obviously. Right. So, um, so with that,
um, I need a motion for that as well. Yeah. Can I make a motion? >> I'd like to make a motion that we put that in the record. >> Motion. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Ms. Loveman? >> Yes. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick?
>> Yes. And so now we're going to move on to comments from the public. This is on agenda items only and it is limited to five minutes. So, uh, anyone would Okay, that was quick. >> And just please state your name and address and then >> Are you coming up to speak or you just going to sit down?
>> Oh, I didn't mean to. >> You made it. >> Uh, my name is Warner Baron. Uh, I'm a resident on >> address >> of uh the Glenn at Mason's Creek on uh Langry Lane and I have a
few of my neighbors with me. Uh I know the uh issue is uh part of but I'd like to veer that off to repaving because the condition of our our culde-sac is just horrendous
and I have been complaining about it for at least four years >> and I've always been told that well it's on the schedule to be >> No. Yeah. No, I just want to make sure we're in the right spot. You're good. >> Yeah. I was told that we were >> okay. >> The street was going to be repaved, but
and it was always like next year, next year, next year, and I think it's time. So, I'd like to know where that actually stands. We all would like to know that. >> Okay. Well, um, if you would like to stick around to the end and leave your
contact information, we'll make sure we reach out to you by first thing tomorrow and we can we can discuss. Does that work? >> Um, When is the end? >> I don't know. >> Yeah. No. >> Yeah. Just if you want to give me your
phone number, email, something. And again, like I'll re and I can reach out to everybody if you want or we can. But yeah. Yeah. >> I've reached out I've left my phone number already a few times. So >> Okay. Okay. >> I can I can do it again. I can also talk to the your engineer. >> Who did you call and reach out to?
Because I don't recall having receiving the number. Did you call the engineer directly or did you call >> I called I called the engineer directly at Remington and Vernick. >> Okay. >> And also I spoke to uh I forget his name. He
>> public works. >> Yeah. Public works. And actually somebody must have come out because part of the pothole in front of our house has been filled in. But it looks like you ran out of
No, it's it looks really like they started it and decided not to finish it or they just didn't have enough as >> No, I promise I'll call you tomorrow to get some some some details so that we can talk about it offline and it's not to hide. It's just I don't have the answers. So, because this is first we're
hearing of it, I think, right, Paula? Like, >> yeah, this is the first we're hearing of it up here. So, if if if we can talk about offline and then and again and we can we can make a report if you want next month so that it's public. But that that's just the easiest way for us to handle it. >> Okay, I'll write down on this piece of paper. >> That's fine. Yeah. Yeah, that's fine.
>> Thank you. >> Yep. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> All right. So, again, this is on agenda items only. Does anyone else have a comment from the public? >> No. >> Okay.
All right. Is there anyone online? There are online >> any any comments from online >> I see no one muting unmuting themselves usually the >> okay
so we're going to move on to the ordinance or ordinance >> here >> oh one sec yeah I know I know make a motion to close >> so move >> second >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Miss Tory, >> yes. >> Miss Evans, >> yes. Miss Leman, >> yes. >> Mayor Dick, >> yes.
>> All right. Thank you, Pam. Moving on to ordinances. Ordinance. >> Um, so we have ordinance 2026-6. This is to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a cap bank NJSA4A-4-45.14. This is our first reading and introduction. The public hearing and
final adoption will be May 12th, 2026, which is our next meeting. So, um, sorry. So, I need a motion. >> I'll make that motion. >> Second. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Loveman? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory?
>> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. >> Um, all right. Moving on to consent resolutions. Uh, does anyone up here have anything they want have a issue with or question? No. Okay. Uh, can I make a motion on the consent resolutions? >> So moved. Second.
>> Mrs. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Loveman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. All right. Moving on to the resolutions. Uh resolution 2026-78-4. This is rejecting bid proposals for turf maintenance services and authorizing
rebid. Uh any questions from up here? >> Can I have a motion? >> I'll make the motion. >> Second. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Loveman? >> Yes. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Troy? Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. Resolution 2026-79-4
awarding contract for turf maintenance services of municipal parks. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-80-4. This is awarding a contract for LSRP
services for Hicko site to Britain Environmental LLC for NJ Department Environmental Protection. H SRF PI number 020723. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Miss Leman? >> Yes.
>> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. But this just goes on and on and on. I just Somebody had to say that since I got here six years ago. We've been talking about this and I know what happened before that, but yes, >> Mrs. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. Uh resolution 2026-81-4.
This is memorializing and approving qualified Hannesport Fire Company volunteer firefighters for the 2024 and 2025 LOAP program. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mrs. Tory, >> yes. >> Mr. Montgomery, >> yes. >> Mrs. Evans, >> yes. >> Mrs. Loveman, >> yes. >> Mayor Dick, >> yes. >> All right. So, we're going to move on to
some business. Um, we have an approval of business license that are attached. Can I have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Miss Leman? >> Yes. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. Uh, and also an approval of the video/pinball permits 2026-2-
tavern and table. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh, moving on to some correspondents. Um, so the first one is a proposal from Deltic Soil Conservation
District to develop a 10-year natural resource plan of Creek Turn Park by New Jersey licensed forester John Hooven, who I believe is online. Um, John, did you want to um jump in here and give us a little uh little update? >> Hold on. Let me send it.
>> Yeah. Yes. Good evening. How are you? Uh, thank you for having me stop in. Uh, I'm sorry I didn't make it there in person. So, the uh I was uh introduced to uh the park and everything that was
being uh Paul who attended a program that I was given with the financial workforce last summer. Um and subsequent to that I was told about plans uh for the park. Uh we
went over and of course there's a lot of invasive species in the park. Uh so what we would like to do is write a forest management plan, a natural resource management plan basically to address those concerns while also making
suggestions for uh utilizing the park and the facility for a living classroom if you will to have trails through there. So basically people can explore it and understand the concepts of
natural resource management and the benefits of the things that can be done as a result. Um it'll be something I believe that will supplement Big Rusty and the park over there and the net
effect is you're going to wind up in the end with a forest that's going to be more to the natural environment along there. Uh I think this is a gem of a resource, a terrific opportunity. In
addition, this will also mitigate any concerns for wildfire, which there was one there recently. So this is the intent of the plan. >> Thank you, John. >> John, um hi, this is Cam Montgomery. we
had met the environmental commission. Would you just be kind enough um a number of us know who you are and what your background is, but would you just be kind enough just briefly to to say your your just your background quickly because I think it's important um for this case.
>> Yes, thank you. So I am the soil conservation districts uh there's one accountable for each county in the state and basically our primary purpose was to enforce the 251 soil erosion control
laws. Uh but we are basically conservation district. So the idea there is that the conservation district I work for decided that we needed to uh start a forestry department basically to
conserve forest natural resources along those lines. Primarily I work uh we have two different missions that we work with uh community forestry plans uh for urban and street trees and then the other
thing that I work on specifically is private land management uh for those people that are looking to work with US department of agriculture natural resources conservation service. My background basically is I am a forester. I am New Jersey approved. I'm also a
technical service provider for the natural resources conservation service and I graduated from Sunni College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2021 with a degree in forest ecosystem science.
>> Perfect. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Is there anything else we need to add to that poll or >> Um I don't think so. I just I I think it would be great for the governing body to authorize um the services and development of the the natural resource
plan. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman. >> Yes. >> Mr. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. Well, that was easy. >> Wonderful. >> Thanks, John. >> Thank you, John. >> See you soon.
>> Congratulations. >> All right. Uh moving on to the second uh issue our item joint land use board 2025 annual report follow. >> This is just a file. >> Yeah. Is there anything we need to >> reviewed it the last? >> So there's nothing we need to report on.
Okay. Um so then do we need to Yep. So I need a motion to close >> motion. No >> actually. May I sorry I do have a request. >> Yes. I'm sorry you did tell me that. >> I'm actually a little late. I apologize. >> No good. >> Um
>> so this is this is timely for the um agenda because I just received um a phone call yesterday from Lumberton Township uh responding to my request um to partner in exploring um a potential
well exploring um a study to investigate an opportunity to do a shared service agreement for daytime, weekday, yearround duty crew uh for fire services. Um so there's an opportunity
um through the state for management enhancement review program grant funds. Uh there is an appropriation of $ 1.5 million uh to assist local units in studying operational efficiencies and reduced
costs. Um this is through DCA um specifically local government services who will administer the funds. Um these funds exist to support costs associated with studying new technologies, organizational structures, and shared service opportunities to
ensure that meaningful efficiency generating initiatives are not hindered by short-term expenses. So, the purpose of this study is to conduct an investigative study again on the potential benefits of a shared services paid weekday fire response service duty
crew program which will benefit the residents of Hannesport Township and Lumbersson Township. Um the request is um for a grant in the amount of not to exceed $100,000 to support the study of these local operations. And if awarded upon
execution of agreement, the T township of Haynesport does accept the terms and conditions specified in the agreement in connection to this award. Um, I do want to be very clear um that this will also require the town should we get the award
um to uh pay for the cost share in um receipt of the grant funds and I believe I have the amount here. Well, I do know the submission deadline
is May 1st. So, you guys authorize this. We've got I've got some work to do in less than two weeks. Um, >> chop chop >> chop chop. Uh, yep. >> 25% cost share. And then we would also
handle the um RFP process and the costs associated with that as well. >> So, I just wanted to be very clear that was the proposal to to Lumberton Township. >> What's the total the total amount? Well, if we were to receive a $100,000 grant, we would be responsible for 25,000 of
that. >> And just to add to this, this is something that's been in discussions off and on for a little while where we tried to reach out to Lumberton last year and the fire company, our fire company was involved in that. Like they they turned they said no last year. Lumberton, not
our fire company. So, this isn't a new thing that just popped up. It just >> Yeah. >> This year, >> this has been several years. >> Yeah. Yeah. So this is something that's been discussed within the within the township people for for a little while. >> I have a question. >> Sure. >> So um did I understand that um you said
if we do this study then we are obligated to commit to the results of the study. >> No. >> Okay. Good. >> It did not say that. >> Okay. Good. >> I understand though. It sounded a little bit like that. >> It did. No, we just I the conditions of the grant. >> Okay. >> I just have to follow the the procedure.
>> Yeah. And to be clear just to clear I because like we did talk about this a lot last year. This is the viability of a potential for shared services. So this is the first step of many. This would just really even give us an idea of it would even work, let alone would we do it. So so this isn't something that
we're to to answer that question that we're rushing to. Um this is the first step of many. >> Yeah. I mean I think it's important for everybody to understand that you know again this doesn't obligate us. And I think that the study and this were some of the questions that that Lumberton had was you know what's the study going to
say? I think it's going to probably give operational suggestions, let us know if it is viable. Hopefully will tell us what kind of savings it would it would um result in for both Hansport and Lumberton taxpayers. Um
just like the fire study and the EMS study. I mean, they're going to look at everything and they're going to make recommendations and then now you guys have something tangible, factual to make decisions on moving forward. >> Yeah. Thank you Paula. Yeah.
>> So my request is to add this resolution to the agenda. Um so amending the agenda and then um I would like to request uh your motion on. >> So first is to add to the agenda. >> I Yeah. Can So we have a motion to add to the agenda? >> I'd like to make a motion that we add
this to the agenda. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. And then this would be resolution 2026-83-4 authorizing um application for
management enhancement review program grant funds. >> Does anyone have any additional comments or questions? >> Is there a timing? So it's May 1st and then and then what? >> Uh so they anticipate grant award announcement June 1st. >> Quick. >> Wow. >> Really quick.
>> Okay. >> Okay. >> Chop chop. Like Yeah. Great. I'm probably going to seek some assistance with writing the grant. >> Okay. Right. Thanks, Paul, for doing all this. >> So, a motion. >> I'd like to make a motion that we >> So moved.
>> Mr. Montgomery. Yes. >> Mrs. Jordy. Yes. >> Mrs. Evans. >> Yes. Ms. Leman. >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick. >> Yes. >> And will be adopting a concurrent as well. >> So with that, can I make a motion to enter correspondence into the reports?
>> Close. I'd like to make a motion that we enter in the reports. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Miss Evans? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. All right. So, now, uh, we're going to go comments from the public. Uh, the comments are still limited to five
minutes. And just as a quick aside, because I broke my own rule that we talked about like two hours ago, like 10 minutes ago. Um, there's not supposed to necessarily be a discourse here. So, I would like to uh to say you're welcome to ask us questions and we can answer them later, but I would like to avoid a
lot of the back and forth and I know we've had some of that in the past, but that's something that like over the last couple months I've noticed and it is something I would like to curtail a little bit. We will answer the questions. I'm not saying we're just going to listen and not, but it's not necessarily going to be back and forth for for for everyone's sake to move it forward. Um, so with that, can we get
some anyone have comments? >> Speak into the microphone, please. Zachary uh 1601 Edwin Street. Um with the with that grant, what is the why so time like why is it happening so fast?
Deadlines by May. I know the grant's coming right after that. I know you guys said that discussed previous years, but it's already middle of April. We're talking May and then that decision. I know it's just >> so
>> I'm asking why is it happening so in such a rapid pace? >> Midappril paperwork's due by May and come June. >> So a lot of the delay again already breaking my rule. >> You don't have to. >> Yeah. So it's not it's not a question
and answer period. So you're coming right up to the question, right? So it's >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Paul will cover that in a report. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. I forget to remind >> Yeah, just you. Anybody else? >> Okay. Uh, anyone online?
>> Um, there is someone online. I don't know if they have any comments. Please unmute. >> No. Close public comments then. >> Comments. >> Thank you. Uh, motion to close. Comments.
>> Motion to close. >> Second. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Leman? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes. Uh, comments from the administrator. >> All right. I'll get to Mr. Aspers first. >> Um, so yeah, I know it's it's frustrating, but that's the state for
you. >> Um, >> it also came from Lumberton, right? >> Yeah. Lumber, too. >> Lumber. Well, no. No, I mean I it gets in my inbox from DCA and and DLGS that this grant funds available. A lot of
times they promote these grants at a very last minute fashion. Um in order for us to move forward regardless, we meet once a month and I can't move forward without a governing body resolution. Um plus some
of the delay was getting word back from Lumberton. Yeah. So, um, their administrator wears, you know, she's there's a shared service there. She runs two very large towns. So, um, she's very responsive, but sometimes it just takes a little bit little bit longer, but to
answer um to answer that question. All right. So, um, tonight you all introduced um the 2026 budget proposal. Um, just really quickly, just a quick overview. We will get into the weeds next month when we have our budget uh
presentation and uh public hearing and adoption, but um 2026 budget reflects a flat tax rate um or basically no change from prior year. Again, Hannesport continues to utilize fund balance to offset capital project costs. It also
remains debt-free, benefiting from many awarded grant funds and interest on investments. With the proposed budget tax levy and the flat tax rate, our residents will have no change to their local tax bill. We will again be more detailed with uh next month's uh budget
presentation and the budget document will be posted to uh the website by the end of this week and here as well in uh the clerk's office. Uh we're working with our website host Civic Plus to migrate onto a new web platform and design at the end
of the month. Uh three of us will be trained on managing Hannesport's soontobe uh website. In addition, we will be adding CityBot to our site which will provide instant multil- language web chat providing instantaneous answers
to all of our web visitors 24 hours a day. So, it's virtually like another employee, not answering the phone, but um immediate service from the website. Um, as many of you know, road construction began a couple weeks ago in Beacon Hill, Melody Court,
Pine Alley, and Oaklane. That seems to be going well. Um, we shook out a couple kinks, but everybody, I think, is on the same page now. Um, again, um, they talked about it during their liaison reports. Uh but please share and mark your calendars for our 250th celebration
event on July 4th here at the municipal park. Uh Don Joy, who is Bon Joy Trivia Pan, will be performing live on stage. Uh Swedesboro and Farm Truck Breweries will be in the beer garden. We'll have another amazing food truck port,
fireworks, and uh many more activities for the family. >> That's it. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. Um, all right. Let's move on and welcome Carl uh here for uh a Hesport resident, right? You're a H res. So, um Carl,
>> comments from the solicitor. >> Thank you. Thank you for joining. Uh okay. And we'll move on to comments from the committee. Uh let's start. We'll go this way. Sam, >> uh, I attended, uh, powers and duties of the municipality governing body
presented by Ruckers, the center of government services this past Saturday. And also, my family and I attended the Hannesboro annual Easter celebration. We had a great time. My my 15-month-old, I felt like, tried to run the place. Um, it was and it also had like a really
great turnout. Um, many many uh, children looked like they were having a lot of fun. Uh, so I believe the Rick and Karen, everybody deserves a good uh, applause for all the work that they do. Um, and I also plan to attend the mayor's wellness community outreach uh, this Saturday and I hope to see
everybody there. So, thank you. >> Thank you, sir. >> Um, I'd like to commend Paul and the administration in um, holding our taxes flat again for another year. So, great work. We know that that is one issue that um the residents are always
concerned about is our taxes. And so, thank you very much. Great job for that. Thanks for um commenting on the July 4th celebration and all your support and all the work that you've been doing on it as well. So, we do appreciate that. And um yes, it's going to be a great health
fair. So, everybody should come. There'll be something there for everybody, all ages. So, I just like to say thank you all for coming. Congratulations again, Janice. And um I hope you guys all have a good night. Thanks. God bless you. >> Okay. >> Okay.
I attended the shredding event and the cleanup day. Um I'm usually at the shredding event to help out um with Jen was there. And we do again we do this twice a year for household junk and um and shredding. We do it twice a year.
Now, if you do have household junk rather than put it to the curb and then get told you can't have it on the curb, you can bring it to the behind the street center. Uh there's a building there that will collect it. So, it's behind the street center adjacent to the back of the fire department. So, to
bring it there. Um also, um what else? Um yeah, congratulate Janice Luton again for uh being our um volunteer of the month impact award and thank you again. And
so the budget so I I do I do sit through this um and have for a number of years and the fact that we have a flat tax rate. Now again municipalities collect taxes for the
municipality but also for Hesport school, RV school, the county and then we have an open space tax. So, we're uh I would say 1/5if, but it's only what 14% of the total bill. So, even though your
your township committee up here and the people behind the scenes have kept it flat for the past five or six years, at least ever since I've been up here, um that we're waiting for all that and that has not been given to us as of yet or at least hasn't been reported yet from the school. >> No. Yeah.
>> Right. Right. So, we wait for that till they pass their budget and then we have to collect from them. So, but anyway, the fact that we've been flat again um flax flat tax rate and again no debt. Um so just uh thank you to uh Paula and to
Dawn our CFO. Um also just again for Earth Day uh remember to come out for that on uh April 25th, Saturday uh 9 to noon at the municipal park. We could use your your help. And
uh what else? What else? Yeah, I guess just want to thank Karen uh and uh Donna Lin Casey for just a great job with the Easter egg hunt. Um and um just continue to have just great events there. Um and and all her
assistants. I know Sue During does a lot of work, too. So, thank you all for coming. God bless Hannesport and God bless America. Yeah. Um, firstly, I'm just very happy that we're all on the same page about the potential farmland preservation as
that is very near to my heart. I want to congratulate Janice Laden on her community impact award. She is one of Hannesport's finest volunteers. I also attended cleanup day last Saturday to shred some documents and dispose of some bulky trash. It really is a great
service and public works did an awesome job as usual. There is still time to sign up for the Pride Run on June the 7th and the Ruck March on June the 6th, the same weekend. You can get lots of exercise in Hannesport. Personally, I'm
doing both with a wedding in between. It's going to be great. Thank you everyone for coming. Enjoy the summer weather while it lasts. >> Wow. >> Thank you, Anna. >> A wedding in between. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> Not mine. >> Yeah. No, I know. I know. I know your
husband. >> Okay, so I got a couple things to go over here. I'll try to go quick as I normally do. Uh first, next upcoming meetings, Hannesport Township meeting, the next one's May 12th. Joint land use is June 4th. That's also here. Uh the green team is April 27th. Um and
environmental commission is April 30th. I am going to start posting or we at the township are going to start posting their agendas. They do get sent to us and I just never thought about it. I'm going to start posting them to try to garner some support. Show up to some of the meetings, see what they do. um you know, even if you're not on the commission, you can always, you know,
lend a voice and and see what they're working on. Um so hopefully we can get some more interest in that stuff and you start to see where like that we have a little bit more of a presence. We have the green team uh Facebook page and we're starting to post some stuff on the environmental commission. Um so hopefully you will see some more faces
there. Um we do have an environmental commission opening potentially. We did uh garner quite a bit of um interest in it. So, I started to make some phone calls. Janice and I are going to sit down and we'll we'll make some decisions shortly. So, if you could stick around, I want to talk to you afterwards so we
can sit down and chat about that. Um, we did have our first uh mayor's happy hour last week, which I thought was nice. It seemed like it really went well. We had quite a few people there. Um, saw some new faces, saw some people I sort of know, saw people I don't really know. Um, followed up on the heels of that
with another mayor's mailbag or committee mailbag. So, again, we are available. We have not only can you just email us or call us, but we're also sending it out saying please email us and we will publicly post any of those answers so that everyone gets that
answer. So the mayor's happy hour was there to talk to any of us that were there. We'll try to host some more things like that to include different people because we can't always be in the same room together legally, not just because weird reasons. Um, but we will try to do more of those events. And now that it's getting nicer out, maybe we can do some outside events and do some
walking events and stuff like that. Um, I would like to say happy Passover and Easter season for everyone. As someone who celebrates both, Good Friday, I was at a seder and then I was the next day um hiding eggs for my still 19-year-old who still wants to do an Easter egg hunt in the house. It's always fun to do the
the the multiple religions in the same weekend. So, that was fun. Okay, so my monthly discussion about social media. Um, I would like to um to make a um a rather lengthy comment, I guess, and it kind of talks about the
First Amendment and social media. We did get kind of a a little bit of a a review on that recently. I think um Anna might have even posted I did >> a piece of it not that long ago, but um just to kind of let everyone understand and to kind of knock this down to like the brass tax. If a resident or anybody
posts anything about another resident, lies, whatever, about another resident, it can be deleted, it can be reported, it can be blocked, it can be edited. You can call Facebook and say, "Take it down." Whether they will or not, it's another story. You can do what you want with that. That is your first amendment
right to say something about someone is also that person's first amendment right to say, "I don't want that to happen to me." However, to the five of us up here and to candidates and people like that, that is not necessarily true. You can post lies about one of us and we
cannot delete, edit or report those comments. The first amendment right to attack us as long as it's not hateful and does not cross those very specific lines, that is your right. And so when you see on Facebook any of us getting attacked
need to understand we cannot walk away from that and it is a very delicate balance to have that happen to one of us any of us and do we respond don't we respond there there's no great answer to that so everyone in the public needs to
understand that and I'm not telling anyone what to to say or not to say because also you have the first amendment right to do this but in my opinion as the mayor it is not good for our small town to see constant vitriol
being thrown about amongst locals. We can't block it, but you as residents can. Well, I'm not saying anyone here is actually posting those things. You don't have to further that. You can. I'm not telling you not to. I want to be very
clear. I'm not trying to stop anyone from doing these things. But my opinion is it is better for our town if we can quiet that stuff down. And I have a very specific example and I know a lot of you know it. A resident compared one of us up here to Ava Braun and referenced and
compared the death of 1.5 million children to that person. That is allowed. You can do that. I don't believe anyone in here would seriously agree that that is good for this town and for the residents to get along. We had a very nice happy hour. We
have very nice events. That is not okay. again, you can do it, but I do not believe that it is what I when I think of this town, that is not what I think we are. Um, same person I believe called one of us a
Nazi. This is awful. It does not violate the First Amendment. We cannot delete it. This applies to anonymous posts as well, by the way. Most of you are on Facebook. I, you know, I'm on Facebook. Anonymous posts are awful. We cannot block them. Just because they're anonymous doesn't mean they
don't have the same rights. So understand when that stuff happens. We are being attacked. And there's a couple candidates here as well. We are being attacked and we can attack each other by the way and it's the same story. So my ask, it is not a tell. My
ask is as a community be better. We all can be better. It is not okay to go through that. Don't add comments to the threads. Ask a committee member, one you trust to fact check. You can denounce rude comments. You
don't have to ignore them. As we all see, that kind of goes away. Understand in our position, we can't win. So, this is a plea to and I will be posting this. This is a plea to our community. It is not a tell. It's not a demand because you can still do whatever you want. You
can go on Facebook after this and call me an idiot for saying what I'm saying. And I can't stop you. But I'm asking you as a town, we can be better. So please think about that. Talk to people. We all know how this can get out of hand and we all know that it is constantly election
season and it is constantly something that we can argue over. So please think about what I'm talking about. Thank you. So, a second thing I want to address is um so there was a letter on
my desk here the other day and was there on a Tuesday and to go back to social media. I saw some of the contests, nothing crazy, nothing secretive, but it was not public yet. Was discussed on Facebook the next day and then that letter was missing.
So, I talked to the employees that work here. Obviously, none of them walked away with it. I'm assuming no one up here walked away with >> Andy, excuse me, Paula, you told me I could take that letter. >> No, I told you what it was. >> No, you told me I could take it.
>> I don't remember that. >> Well, that was my recollection. >> And it wasn't discussed on social media. >> It was that's how I Anyway. Okay. All right. So, we we'll we'll Okay. I'm gonna we'll table that then. We don't need to >> I came into your office with a letter in my hand and I said, "Oh, tell me about
this. This is interesting. What's going on?" And I explained it to you >> and then I said, "Is it okay if I take this?" And you said, "Yeah, >> I don't remember saying that." >> Well, so when there is a miscommunication, it is on both parties. It's not that one of them is lying. It's
that they recollect something different. >> I haven't said a word. >> Okay. So I it appears that we recollect this differently. But I would not have taken it if I did not feel that I was given permission to take it. And also it was not discussed on social media. What makes you think it was discussed on
social media? >> Because I saw the social media comments about land preservation being on the agenda the next day. >> No, because those comments were not made until after the agenda came up. >> Okay. Well, we we can That was not where I thought this was going. So, we can
>> You are accusing me of doing things which I didn't do. >> Is it your turn to be Bruce Levenson today? >> Excuse me. Okay, I'm going to close this off again. >> Yeah, I I did not point out anything. >> You didn't say your name.
>> I did not have to say that I took the letter, but I did because I thought that I had been given permission to take the letter and that letter was not discussed on social media and no comments were made. I didn't say you discussed it. >> No comments were made about potential farmland preservation until the agenda
came out. >> So, Anna, I'm going to cut this off now because we can have this discussion later. One, I didn't accuse you of anything. Two, I didn't say you posted anything on Facebook. And three, we can talk about this later. It's not a big deal. We can talk about this later. I did not aim this at you.
>> No, but you asked if anyone had taken the letter. And obviously, I've got the option of saying saying, "Wasn't Gov or saying no, I did take the letter because I thought I had been given permission to take the letter." >> Okay. Again, >> that's what I did because honesty is my is my go-to response to anything.
>> Okay. Okay. again. >> But so we'll move on from that. >> The problem is that this is being written into the notes are being taken, right? So I want to make sure that everyone understands and is very clear that no comments about potential farmland preservation were made on
Facebook until the agenda had been posted. And you can go and check that. That is fact. There may have been a miscommunication about who could or couldn't take the letter, but it's absolute fact that no comments were made on potential farmland preservation until
this agenda was on the website. Okay. Okay. Okay. That's the end of my comments. >> Was it anonymous post or >> um No, we can I mean you all have Facebook. I'm not going to worry about that.
>> Yeah. Yeah. Um, so with that, um, >> we have executive session, right? >> We have to pay some bills first. >> Bills, right? >> Yes. >> A motion. >> I'd like to make a motion we pay some bills. >> A second. >> Mr. Montgomery? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Tory? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Evans? >> Yes. >> Ms. Leman? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dick? >> Yes.
>> Hey, pay all the bills, I guess. >> All right. So, we have executive session. Um, want to read is both of these. >> Yes. >> All right. So resolution 2026-82-4 resolution entered executive session on one potential litigation and two
potential acquisition of property. >> Right. I expect um maybe about a half hour and we will be giving Mr. Gillespie a call while we're in there. So who will join us for close session? >> Okay, that works. Can I get a motion? Can I make a motion we adjourn and go
into executive session? Can we do it? Can I combine it like that? >> Yeah, why not? >> Okay. Second. >> There you go. >> Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes. Yes. And yes, >> Mrs. Lman. >> Yes. >> All in favor? I >> Thank you everyone. >> Y
>> you need to explain formal action or may not be taken. >> Oh, >> did everyone hear that? >> All right. Uh, can we have a motion to reopen the meeting? >> Yeah. I'd like to make a motion we reopen the meeting quickly. >> Second. Mr. Montgomery, >> yes. >> Mrs. Loveman,
>> yes. All in favor? I >> uh All right. So, formal action, I forget what he already said. May not be >> formal action may be. >> Yeah. And the meeting will be completed when we come back out. Can I have a motion to close down? >> Like make a motion we close session. >> Second, Mr. Montgomery. >> Yes.
>> Miss Leven, >> yes. >> All in favor? I. >> Thanks, John. >> Thanks, John. >> Thanks, We did it. >> I had it on. I had >> saw your boy last night. >> I had you I had you so you didn't hear
us do it, but we did. >> Hey man, how are you? >> Served up a mean beer. a motion to reenter. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I
>> I'd like to make a motion that we authorize our solicitor to take action against ENL Septic as we discussed. close session. >> Second. >> Um, all in favor? >> I opposed. >> No. >> No. Okay. >> All right.
>> And with that, I would like to make a motion to adjurnn. >> Make a motion to adjurnn. >> Second. Oh, you second. >> A third. >> No, he can't make the motion. He's telling asking us to make >> I want to go home. >> I made it. You second it. >> All in favor? >> All right. >> All right. at 8:10 p.m.
>> All right. >> Thank you very much. Thank you. >> Very good. >> Nice to meet you. >> Thank you, Carl. >> Good night, Bruce. >> Dark out.