The hell's going on? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Skiara, >> yes. >> Sasso, >> yes. >> Millie, >> yes. >> Leosa, >> yes. >> Bennett, >> yes. >> Matthews, >> yes. >> Motion carries. >> Welcome to Horththorn. >> Thank you. Welcome. >> And I get sworn at
>> All right. I got to hold the Bible. Go ahead. raise your right hand and put your left hand on the Bible. >> Right here. >> It's on. >> Someone want to take a picture of it? >> I Harry Muscatello. >> Yes.
>> Do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. and that I will bear true faith and allegiance
to the same and to the governments established in the United States and in this state under the authority of the people >> and will perform the duties of
construction official of the burrow of Horththornne >> faithfully, >> partially >> and justly. to the best of my ability. So help me God. Congratulations, Harry.
>> Okay. >> Yeah. There you go. Shake. >> Oh, that's >> shake their hands. >> Congratulations. Welcome. >> Congratulations. Welcome aboard. >> That's not in your way, is it, sir?
>> Thank you. >> Yeah, that's it. >> Yes, you do. >> Oh, he gets >> Yes, he gets one. There's two two of the same. >> Either one >> suitable for framing. >> Okay, >> congrats. >> Okay, so am I done?
Have a good evening. >> I'm here unless you want to hang out for another hour. >> That's what I thought. Thank you. Thank you. >> Can I have approval of the minutes for the regular meeting of November 5th, 2025? >> So move.
>> Motion by WKI. Uh Bascira. >> Second. >> Second by Bennett. Any discussion? >> Roll call. >> Bennett. >> Yes. >> Leosa. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Sasso. Yes. Kiara. >> Yes.
>> Waki Matthews. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Maki abstain. Thank you. >> Well, if you read them, you can. >> And Matthews. >> Yes. Public comment. Now, open the meeting to the public for agenda items. If you want to be heard, please come forward to the microphone. State your
name for the record. Seeing no one, I entertain a motion to close the public portion of the meeting. >> So, move. >> Motion by Bennett. >> Second. >> Second by WKI. All in favor? I >> I motion carries. >> Adoption of ordinance number 2375-25
an ordinance to further amend and supplement the code of the burrow of fourthorn to amend chapter 220 fees section 220-21 water so as to revise the water rates. I now open the meeting to the public. If anyone desires to be heard regarding this ordinance, please come raise your hand be recognized.
Forward to the microphone, state your name. Anyone wish to be heard. Seeing none, I entertain a motion this public hearing on this ordinance be closed and that be resolved. This ordinance was posted in the uh bulen board where public notices are customarily posted published in the
record and made available through the burough website and available to the public. Now therefore, be it resolved this ordinance be adopted and the clerk is authorized to advertise the same according to law. Can I have a motion? >> So move. >> Motion by Millie. >> Second. >> Second by Leosa. Any discussion?
Obviously, we're grateful that the 9% raise uh increase has been reduced significantly >> and a lot of that is going to also help with the monies we've received to keep the rates lower going forward.
>> Old business Joe call. >> I guess we could take a roll call. >> WKI. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Skiara, >> yes. >> Thank you. >> Sasso, >> yes. >> Me, Leosa, >> yes. Spennet. >> Yes. >> Motion carries.
>> Yes. Old business. Joe, still going to start my way. Thank you. Well, you are old. Well, thank you. Uh, old business. Let's start with North 8th Street Oneway. Is there any update on that?
>> Yes, there is. We had a uh a meeting this last Friday uh with the mayor of Prospect Park, with our engineers, with our uh our people and uh the county. And um what they've
uh in a meeting before that, what they told Prospect Park is that they have to have they have to get a a traffic study. >> So they're in the process of doing that. And uh as soon as that happens, then uh Prospect Park will do what they have to
do as far as whatever the traffic study says. And we're all set. We're ready to go. They have our ordinance. They actually have Prospect Park's ordinance, the county, and um we're just waiting for them. >> All right. Cuz I see that there's new
signs have been posted on North 7th. I I was hoping it gets >> We didn't That's not >> I know it's not us. That's Prospect Park. So, I thought maybe we were growing some legs and we were going to be taking off, but >> that doesn't seem >> that it would have been it would have
been nice if if Prospect Park had said when we were going through the traffic study that they wanted to get that done, too, and then we would have been all set, >> right? Okay. All right. That's sadden.
All right. May and Wag is my next item. We continue to have motor vehicle accidents at that intersection. Can I ask for a total of how many motor vehicle accidents we've had at May and Wag at the everyone's exiting from which
I assume is either the gym or the housing complex and they're the signs are removed. You know the signs that say no left turn and the triangle you have to kind of bear right. It kind of leads you to go right. So people are going to
that and then at the last minute making a quick left turn and I'm guessing that's where the accidents are occurring. So if I could have how many motor ve cuz it just seems like it's constant. You hear the accidents all the time and I
just think it's because people don't want to have to make a right turn. They want to go left or they want to turn into the parking lot illegally. They don't. They want to avoid the light and it's sad. >> How far back you want to go, Joe? >> Just January 1st is fine.
>> Okay, that's it on old. Thank you, Mike. >> No old. Thanks, Marina. >> No old tonight. >> Bruce, >> no sir. >> Hannah. >> Oh, I have to ask our favorite resident. And do you have a status report for us, counselor?
>> I don't have anything new on the spoil the matter. I will say that um there is a motion pending which is yet to be decided. It'll be decided early December which is to dismiss the claims he brought against us. So that's the next
step and then we will have a trial as to the claims we have against him. Um which is strictly on the civil side of it versus the criminal matters. Uh the criminal matters are going to be pursued
separately obviously and those are still pending. >> That's at the county level. >> County level. >> So um mayor you may answer this. I'm assuming is he still acrewing daily or weekly citations? >> Yes.
>> Because the infractions happen. We know continuously, right? >> Yes. He's stacking them in his front yard. >> I know. We could wallpaper this whole room. Um, and what is the status of that? Is it still in Prospect Park? Um, >> it's still Prospect Park, right?
>> As far as I know, >> Prospect Park, but we're considering an alternative to that as well. >> Okay. >> Unfortunately, yeah, there's no swift response here. Um, I wish there was a magic wand, but there isn't one. So, uh,
people have been very patient. I'm sorry, >> but we'll keep pushing it. Just Frank, >> we appreciate it. Thank you. >> I just want to elaborate it. As far back as I can remember when I sat up here, this has been this issue.
>> So, it's been a quite a long time. And I know we did a clean out one time and that's where one of the lawsuits is. But um if you pass by in the last day or so, you could see he's uh the only thing else he could put on his property is having building a second level for his
rubbish cuz that's about where he's at. Um I think we have to exhaust everything we could right now. if if it's moving the venue to a different uh um you know court where we could get more uh you know quicker response than we have now.
This is just it's unfair to the community and especially his surrounding neighbors and we have to continue doing this. >> Well, I know Michael just said it it uh they're looking into different things so hopefully something will come about it.
>> It's just really a shame. Really is. Michael, is he running a business out of there? You think? I mean, he gets all this crap and you know, >> there's there's no evidence of him running a business that I'm aware of. >> Yeah. >> Um it's just rubbish and junk in his
yard. And it just seems that he wishes to torment his neighbors and the people who live in this community. There's something I can't explain the behavior. It doesn't make sense. Not logical. >> He's got a vent. It's now he has
cabinets out there. >> He's got everything out there and it's garbage. >> Yeah, that's all I have. >> Uh Eric, the tree planting. We're in the middle of this uh November here. >> I will. >> It was supposed to be a fall tree
planting, not a winter tree planting. I guess we got another five weeks. I mean, frost is coming. >> Why don't we have a date? We have a >> I was told they would be planted to by the you know in the latter part by the
latter part of this month. I don't know why it hasn't started. I didn't realize it hadn't but >> but I mean it's to the point where if we're going to try and water trees is they're going to freeze in the bag the water >> they want to plant them now so that they can go dormant. We're not putting on the gator bags I was told because the water
would freeze. It has to do it has to do with going dormant when we were at the last year tree. Please clarify with the arborist because this is all the plan is that we don't plant them in the summer. The high heat would kill the planting. So, we
opted for the fall where the where the trees would go into dormant. I'm not an arborist, but I remember them talking about that. >> I will check both the timing and the issue with watering. >> Got it. Thank you. Uh, new business. Dominic, we'll start your way with new business.
>> I'm okay. >> No new business. Thank you, >> Bruce. >> No, sir. >> Uh, yes. Um, mayor and I, uh, spoke. We are aware of the 8acre Woods, uh, destruction of the, uh, observation deck. Um, the police were notified this
weekend. Um, and so we're just working with DPW to see what we plan on doing with that. Um, it's unfortunate because several years ago, we took two of the platforms out and we're down to two. There was four. Um it's unfortunate. I
think this one is in the middle of the 8 acre woods in the center. >> Yeah. >> Um but this one was pretty um they destroyed it pretty good this time. So we're just evaluating it and seeing what and if we're going to do anything. So I just want to let the public know that um
it is being addressed. Thank you. Could I suggest uh internet related uh trail cams so that we can at least capture who is doing it and tie that into our uh police system? >> What Raina, excuse me, what Raina and I
talked about today was this is like the third time that we've spent money down there and I really don't want to spend any more money down there and fix everything up for them to d to destroy it again. >> Sure. No compliment. you know, um to put
trail cams there, that's not a bad idea. Uh but, uh you know, that that that can help whatever is going on down there. >> Yeah. >> And uh >> if they know they're under surveillance, maybe they won't be doing You can see I was on Facebook and you can see the huge
boulders that used to smash the uh platforms with. >> Yes, that's correct. >> Yeah. So, the commission has um paid for those repairs, the environmental commission. So, um, we'll have to think about it. Um, but this one, they really did a good job of destroying it.
>> Yes, they did. >> Unlike the past times, so it's not just graffiti. Um, it's really unfortunate. >> So, we'll we'll figure it out, >> but I just wanted to let you know, um, it's been notified and it will be addressed one way or another. Thanks,
>> Mike. No new. Thanks, Joe. >> All right. I was not here at the last meeting. I would like to thank all that ran in the last election and congratulate those who won the election. Congratulations. >> New business. Uh if I could just ask, uh
there's a restaurant down next to the Dollar Tree called Veris. >> Mhm. >> Yeah. >> What's going on there? Because now there's a whole new set of decorations. They've decorated the the I don't want to call it a stairwell, but it's the uh
iron iron fence, you know, the iron fence that's in front of the restaurant is all decorated. The whole front door is decorated. It's It's gone. >> It doesn't look I Go ahead. You ever been in there? >> Yeah. >> No, sir. >> Yes, you have.
>> Yes. It's It's a a Russian special event. Paul, like you can book it for birthdays and that and I've been to birthday celebrations there. It's not a a continuously operating thing. It's it's a special events.
>> Yeah, it's nice inside. >> I pulled on that door about a hundred times. I've never found it open. >> No, it's only open for special events. >> You got to rent it. >> Yeah. >> Check out though. I it can't meet it can't meet what their co passes them for
right now. >> I I don't know about that. But we got a new building. >> Send somebody down there cuz the decorations all along the you know they have that metal >> row iron fence. >> Yeah. >> That that's goes towards their stairwell.
>> Railing. >> Railing. Thank you. >> Railing. >> That's what I thought it was too. >> I don't know. Maybe they've got a special event coming up this weekend or something. I don't know. But no, it's >> been like that for like two weeks now. >> That's what it is. >> Go by if you have the opportunity. It's It's quite interesting looking.
>> That's all I have. >> Okay, we'll turn to administrative agenda presented by Mayor Lane. >> Thank you, Mr. President. As we enter the holiday season, I want to remind everyone that we have a food pantry that has been gener generously
stocked as well as some Shopright gift cards and a generous donation of 10 turkeys by an anonymous donor. Call Phyllis for assistance at 973427412. Looking forward, please mark your
calendars for the Santa parade in the burrow tree lighting to take place on Friday, December 5th, beginning at 6 PM. >> There is a Toys for Top box in the lobby of Burrow Hall for unwrapped gifts. Hawthorne is always so generous and I
thank you in advance. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. The burrow offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, as well as Friday, November 28th in observance of the holiday. I received a notification today from the
offices of Senator Curado and Assemblymen Phillips and Baras that the New Jersey Department of Transportation has awarded Horththornne a grant in the amount of $421,36 for repaving West a North 7th Street and McFarland Avenue. The work will be done
next summer. And that concludes my report. I'll turn it over to our attorney, Michael Pasqua. >> Thank you, mayor. Uh, I was not at the last meeting. So, I do want to also join Joe, in congratulating you, Mayor and Animeie Dominic Bruce, on all being
reelected and to those who ran uh, in a campaign that frankly stayed above board and didn't devolve into the gutters like we see in many of our other elections. But uh I understand uh some may
disagree, but at least for the most part it seemed to be uh run correctly. Um Eric may be reporting on this, but I do want to uh follow up. Last meeting we reported on the significant funds that
we recovered on the PAS uh lawsuits that we have been pursuing. Um, by the time we finish, it appears that we will recoup 80% of the monies that we have expended on making these repairs to our water
system, which is a fantastic um result considering, you know, what we looked at from the beginning. We expended a great deal of money, but with uh the work of so many people, we were able to recoup this. So, I congratulate the mayor, the
council, the uh administrator with a big hand in this, and our attorneys in California who really worked very hard on our behalfs to maximize the result. It was great for all of us. Uh, and we
know we have a very safe, reliable water system going forward. So, it's good all around. um affordable housing front, we had our second affordable housing session. Uh we continue to be at odds
with the proposed developer and the owner of the site that is located at the former pan chemical site. We will have another round of discussion coming up shortly in about two weeks and hopefully
we can start to get towards a resolution. There are a few other minor modifications we'll need to make to our plan which are really not too objectionable. But again, until we can get to a place where we're comfortable with what
they're proposing on that site, we are not proposing to move forward with settlement. Um, finally, uh, Lori and I have been working quite a bit on making sure our publication, uh, of notices protocols are all in
place. Beginning January 1st, all legal notices in the bureau will be posted to our website beginning March 1st. There'll be a direct link to a state site which will include links for every
municipality in the state. So all legal notices now will be online. We are required to twice monthly publish a notice telling everybody that which we were discussing today. And uh once we get
that done, newspaper noticing will be completed which is good. It's uh time we get to this century and uh we're finally getting there. And that concludes my report, Mayor. >> Thank you, Michael. Now we'll turn it over to our engineer, Joe Burn.
>> Thank you, Mayor. The 2024 2025 road program that includes streets like uh 4th Avenue, Ethel, and Frederick, Florence, North 13th. Uh a tacton is currently working on ADA ramps on Kathy
Avenue and Sherman Avenue. Uh concrete work has been completed on all of the roads. Uh paving for North 13th, uh Highest Drive, North Highrest Drive, Woodland Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, and Tonia Terrace will begin this week. DLS
uh needs to send a uh subcontractor uh to replace the uh the uh guide beam rail on North 13th at the dead end of the road. uh the 2024 2025 local aid project uh
for Hawthorne Avenue, Westervel, North Watch on Grand View. Uh the remaining milling and paving work for North Watch on Grand View and Hawthorne will be completed the week of December 1st after Thanksgiving. Uh the Lafayette Streetscape phase 3
project uh PSEG is requesting a red airport grade concrete placed where two conduits cross in the intersection of Garfield and Lafayette prior to turning on service for the lights. Uh the electrical subcontractor has requested detailed spec from PSEG and our office
is currently working to assist with coordination between the two uh to get this moving along so that can get turned on and completed. Uh the PSENG uh gas man and service line work. Uh gas services
um are currently being installed on Hawthorne Avenue from Washington to Division Street and uh Keith Court from Hawthorne Avenue to the dead end. Uh the mains were previously installed. This is them installing the new services from
the mains to the meters and the houses. Uh the galvanized service line replacement project phase 4. Uh the project is currently out to bid and has an opening date of December 18th. Uh the peach tree tank rehabilitation
all of the uh postawward documentation has been submitted to ibank and once approved a precon will be scheduled. Uh the 2026 road program and local aid projects. Um, preparation of the design documents is currently underway by
Boswell Engineering. And that concludes my report. >> Thank you, Joe. And I'll turn it over to our administrator, Eric Mau. >> Well, thank you, Mayor. Um, first a couple notes on some agenda items. Ordinance 2377
is a water utility bond ordinance to fund both the main replacement on Gal Hill Road completed recently plus additional work to loop that main through the Christian Healthc Care Center so there's a complete loop um to provide um more secure water service in
that area. Um, ordinance 2378 is a capital ordinance using money in our capital improvement fund rather than borrowing to upgrade plumbing in the pool bathrooms along with other improvements. We like to get this work completed before the 2026 pool season.
Uh, we hope to have our domestic violence response team back in service in the very near future. But county has awarded a contract to um an outfit called PBWS as an umbrella organization for domestic violence and sexual abuse services. Uh they have met with our team
and are impressed with the organization of our local volunteers and are merely confirming certifications before giving the go-ahad for them to resume operations. Uh the rece seat date for proposals for a 5-year contract for the acceptance of
recycle materials has been pushed back from November 11th to uh November 25th and we will award that in uh December for uh January 1st uh start. Um the bid notice for a 5-year contract for collection of solid waste, recycling,
yard waste, and leaves will be published this Wednesday uh with bids due in January. Uh, state law requires a 60-day advertisement period for this type of contract. Our existing contracts expire March 31st. And that concludes my report.
>> Thank you, Eric. Mr. President, we'll answer any questions that the council may have. >> Any questions for the administration? >> Eric, do we know is there any lead paint on the tank up on Peach Street? There's no lead there. Is there like the other
tank? >> Um, not shouldn't be. >> Sure. I know we we either tested or would have tested it. So >> it's it's early. It's they built that later. So >> yeah, they they built it later and there probably has been no paint removed from
it which caused a problem before because there was paint in the soil because it's a newer tank. I it's it I don't think there would have been that issue >> just was a problem last time. >> That's it. Yeah.
Eric, the company that is picking up our divert team, could you just repeat who that is? Is that affiliated with Morristown? >> They're located out in Morristown, I believe. I don't know if they're >> get a chance to write down Could you repeat what that organization is for me, please?
>> Uh, PBWS, if I wrote it if I wrote the initials down uh correctly. I think so. I think it was um quite a quite a took the wind out of um our divert team
which we know is fantastic their sales how Pay County shut down their program without notice. So I'm glad to hear that that's going to hopefully move forward for um our team. Thanks for that information Bruce. >> No
>> Joe, real quick. What was that last project that you said after the peach tree? >> I bank. >> Ah, >> okay. And you're identifying the streets in
coordination with the galvanized pipe replacement? >> Yes. >> With the streets? >> Yes. >> Okay, great. Mike. No, not tonight. Joe. >> All right, Joe, can you just explain to me the
guide beam rail on North 13th? >> Uh, yes. There's a guide rail that goes along the at the dead end of North 13th on the eastern most end. There's a guide rail at the very end of the road there that's going to be replaced.
>> So, that's that. >> Yeah, >> that's what that's called, a guide rail. >> Guide. like guid not not guard. >> I thought it was a guard rail. >> You used to they used to Yeah, they used to call guard rail, but technically
guardil is guard rail >> legal jargon so they don't get sued. >> Got it. >> All right. Thank you, mayor. And ebikes and scooters. Any uh update on enforcement? They're everywhere in our town, usually on the sidewalk.
There's some uh items that I have in the ordinance file that uh will be brought to the ordinance committee as soon as we have a meeting. >> I would love that. I I think it's probably due. >> We've been kicking it around >> and we got a couple things on that. >> State was going to do something.
>> Uh Senator Curado said that she was introducing something and I never heard back. >> Can I can I interject? she did introduce something, but it's been stalled um by bigger behemoths that than us. So, it's a challenge for um
our counselor explained to me that we can't it's difficult for municipalities to enforce something if the state doesn't put something first. But um dare I say, >> screw that. >> Well, we're going to move forward with Wayne introduced their own full comp.
She did she did introduce a bill last August of 24. >> Um and it's sitting on some desk which very frustrating for all of us. Something I've been passionate about for all that time. So it's the only reason why I know a little bit more than perhaps
>> maybe she's having Prospect Park review it. >> Well, it's it's in the Senate. Um and whoever is in charge of that I guess um I'll expand another time. It because once you start enforcing um Michael correct me anytime things of safety then
they would perhaps have to be registered and insured. >> Well the big issue is whether or not there's a preeemption issue and there are certain things you can regulate clearly without preeemption. You can
regulate bikes on your sidewalk. You can require helmets for persons underage. >> 17. >> The question is whether or not there is any ability to regulate bikes while they're operating in the street
ordinarily or to compel persons over 17 to wear helmets >> and that's what the legislation was going to address. What I'd ask the committee to consider is that there was a complete article that explained what
the difference between an ebike and a moped is. And anything that exceeds I I want to say it was 30 mph then is considered a moped which requires license which requires license plates and registration. >> It's how they're powered.
>> And and I got to tell you some of these ebikes, they go flying down the sidewalk and they're not going 30. They're definitely going way over 30. >> They're very dangerous. And mopeds are powered differently than ebikes. And the ebikes, unfortunately, Listen, I'm with you. I want safety. We've been
discussing this ad nauseium. So, I I'm sure the ordinance committee will We're going to enforce whatever we can, Joe. We're on the same page. We want our residents safe. Um, it's becomes an issue if someone from another town drives in with one of those. Listen, whoever comes in our town, whoever's in
our town, we want them safe. So, it it's been quite a challenge for the ordinance committee and of course council to give us the right counsel, but it's something I'm passionate about as well. So, um it stinks, but we're going to do whatever we can so we're on the same page.
>> Get a copy of Wayne's and that's the one we're going to discuss. >> We have talked to the Wayne attorney. I see him I'm sure in the next couple of days and I'm sure I'll be kicking it around at the league in the next few days as well.
um to see what other towns and how they're approaching it. So, uh you know, it's a useful time to gain information. >> I agree. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Anything else, Mayor? >> Yeah, just one other thing I wanted to mention that I'd received some
notification from uh the uh the state. They are going to they asked us for markouts because they're going to start installing the guide rails on 208. Okay. No, that's all I have, Mr. President. Thank you.
>> Have a motion to record the administrative agenda. Thank you. >> Motion by Skira, second by WKI. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Motion carries. Introduction of ordinances. We have a water utility bond ordinance number 2377-25.
water utility bond ordinance providing for the water system infrastructure improvements including specifically replacement of the water manes in and about Gothal Hill Road in and by the burrow of Fortthornne in the county of Pake New Jersey appropriating $860,000
therefore and authorizing issuance of bonds or notes for the financing of the same in the amount of $860,000. May we resolve this ordinance is now passed the first reading. Said ordinance be uh considered for final passage at a meeting of the governing body in the municipal building 445 Lavietad Avenue,
Horththorn, New Jersey on December 3rd, 2024. And at set time and place, all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. And the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a set ordinance in the record at least once one week prior to set hearing with the notice of
its introduction and time and place when and where a set ordinance would be considered for final passage. Have a motion. >> So moved. >> Motion by Bennett. >> Second. >> Second by Millie. Little after the fact here. >> Just a point of clarification though. I
think when you're ready, you said 2024. It's uh the meeting of is it 2025? >> If I did, I stand corrected. >> Well, just I thought that's what I heard, but I >> If not, you owe me a dollar. >> That's fair enough. >> We'll check the
>> We'll go to the go to videape. >> Yeah. Airwolf. Is that a red flag challenge? >> Bro, >> Bennett, >> yes. >> Leosa, >> yes. >> Millie, >> yes. >> Sasso, >> yes. >> Kiara, >> yes. >> MKI, >> yes. >> Matthews, >> yes.
>> Motion carries. >> Capital ordinance number 2378-25. in ordinance to authorize the renovation of the bathrooms at the Horththorn Memorial Pool, including the purchase of materials and payment of labor and contractor costs in in the Burrow of Horththornne in the county of Bake State
of New Jersey and to appropriate the sum of $100,000 from the general capital surplus fund for the Burrow of Horththornne for such purpose. Be resolved. This ordinance does now pass first reading and said ordinance be further considered for final passage in the governing body at
the municipal building 445 Lafayette Avenue Horththorn New Jersey on December 3rd 2025 and at set time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. The clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the set ordinance in the
record at least one week prior to the hearing with notice of its introduction time and place when and where said ordinance will be considered for final passage. Have a motion. So moved by second by cesso. Any discussion? >> It's mayor. Is it going to cost 100,000
to do this? >> The bathrooms. >> I would think it might not cost 100,000. It'll it'll be probably a little less than that, but we just want it to be safe. >> Yeah, I know. >> I I have if I could just chime in, I
have to tell you they so overdue. The hand sinks that are in there have to be from the early '7s. The urinals are >> do you think 50s? >> Yeah, that's when it was built. >> It is. The urinals are embarrassing. During Hawthorne Day when we had guests
that came with us and we brought them in cuz they had to use the bathroom. that I was I almost was looking for a porta potty cuz I didn't want to bring them in there. And we use the bathroom for band shell nights. We use the bathroom for Hawthorne Day. It's used for it's used for a lot of things. And when you go in
there, some of the the wood that's popping up off of the top of the urinal. And it's it's embarrassing. It really it's well it's well needed because our pool is fantastic. I love our pool. It is such a great place to go and relax.
It's, you know, you have food, you have concession, and then you go into the bathroom, you're embarrassed. So, I'm I'm a, if it's my turn to vote, I'm a solid yes. >> What What actually to expound on that a little bit, the existing bathrooms, basically, the walls are going to be
knocked down, >> right? uh where the toilets are. All the all of the um the uh facilities are going to be taken out. The sinks are going to be taken out. The stalls are all new stalls are going to be there. Going to have new lighting. Uh the um
the crawl space in the back of the of the uh bathroom now uh is going to be increased to uh 3 ft. So, somebody has to go back there and and work on something, they're going to have a trapoor where they can get in and work
and and it'll be uh much better uh as Joe said for uh for next uh next season. >> They're originals from the pool 1950s. >> Yeah. >> So, yeah. All the >> You want to bring You want You want one for your home for an antique?
>> Yeah. For antique. All >> All this work will be done by Memorial Day. >> Oh, yeah. Okay. Yeah. >> Question. What about the showers? You didn't mention the showers. >> The showers are outside, right? >> No, they're inside. >> No, there's a couple showers inside.
>> They each restroom. There's one shower in each restroom, I believe. >> Well, we'll >> Do we need them? Cuz they only use them for storage right now. >> We'll look at that, Joe. Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Well, there's a couple things. All the fittings that are currently there are hidden. So, when we had the pipe break, there was no way to shut it off other
than the whole facility. And now all fittings will be exposed. So in case there's a leak or you need to work on it, as the mayor said, you can get your body back there to do it. And the ADA accessibility is also another issue. The
existing stalls are not compliant other than the one. Um so now everything will be brought up to code. You'll see one less fixture in each bathroom. >> Yeah, we could just grandfather it in then. >> Yeah, you're fine once if something's there. But soon as you start renovating,
then you have to comply. >> Yep. >> Okay. Roll call. >> Yes. >> Skiara, >> yes. >> Sasso, >> yes. >> Neie, >> yes. >> Leosa, >> yes. >> Bennett, >> yes. >> Matthews, >> yes. >> Motion carries.
>> Resolutions, we have none this evening. Oh, we have all consent. Um, R1 175-25, budget transfers. You have a motion. >> So move. Motion by Meie, >> second >> second by Leosa. We discussed them in the finance committee meeting the other day
>> and we went over a lot of it. >> Yeah, at length. >> Roll call. >> Bennett, >> yes. >> Leosa, >> yes. >> Millie, >> yes. >> Sasso, >> yes. >> Skiara, >> yes. >> Matthews, >> yes.
>> Waki, >> yes. >> Thank you. Motion carries. We have consent R1 176-25 through R1 179-25. R1 176-25 is a veterans tax exempt status. R1 177-25 is another veterans tax exempt
status. R1 178-25 is award of contract to AA BMS for the Wag 1 bleacher improvements project. And R179-25 is professional services for Boswell Engineering Inspection Services for Wag 1 bleacher improvements project. Have a motion. So moved.
>> Motion by Bennett. >> Second. >> Second by Leosa. We'll give you that. >> Any discussion? >> Roll call. >> Yep. >> Skiara, >> yep. >> Sasso,
>> yes. Millie, >> yes. Bennett, >> yes. >> Matthews, >> yes. Motion carries. >> Reports of special counsel committees. Joe will start your way. >> Going to make every attempt to be there. I have been focusing my attention on some other if not I'm going to reach out
to pizza president for uh cover. >> You got it. >> How about the trees? Christmas trees. >> Oh, good point. Christmas trees are are arriving this Sunday. this Monday Christmas trees and then we'll be opening the day after
Thanksgiving which is the 28th. And it's good that all municipal employees will be on a vacation day so they can come on down and buy their Christmas trees. >> Wow. >> Oh, I heard that.
>> You'll have to ask the firing. >> Uhhuh. >> Fire marshal. >> Fire marshall. Hike. Um, we Lori, we probably going to schedule something after Thanksgiving for Hispanic Heritage.
>> Okay. So, uh, we'll be doing a post meeting evaluating, uh, the the pros and cons of our previous events and, uh, how we can improve and moving on. That's it. Thanks, >> Marina. >> Um, nothing tonight. >> Bruce, >> no, sir. Anna Marie,
>> nothing. Just want to add to, um, Councilman Meki's concern about the bathrooms. Councilman, I just want to let you know that we do have some plans to make them much more appealing as well, looking for some grant money and beautifying the whole area. So, I appreciate your um like for our uh
municipal area and we do want to make it much more appealing for our residents, especially in the restroom area. So, thanks for that um shout out. That's all I have to report. Dominic, >> I'd like to uh congratulate or thank the Shot Meer family for 100 years in
Horththornne. We were invited to their party again and it was excellent. I just want people to know that 100 years they've been in Horththornne. >> Third generation, I third generation now. You >> Yes. >> Thank you. Okay. Uh Chamber of Commerce has a couple
notifications they want me to go over. I forgot my visuals, but the Chamber of Commerce is having a holiday window decorating contest. Um, let's light up Haworththornne is is its title, and business owners, um, show us your best
holiday decorations in your front windows and storefronts. The judging will start December 1st, and winners will be announced on December 23rd. And if you want someone to help paint your windows with Christmas colors or scenery, the Horththornne art department
uh through the high school uh has volunteers that are willing to come help. Moving on to a similar theme and and this is also brought up someone brought something like this last meeting where they were thinking there was nothing but
there is. It was just a meeting too early. Uh the Santa parade, the 25th uh 2025 Santa parade is actually the 40th annual Santa parade sponsored by the Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce. It starts at 6:00 p.m. Line up
uh to the rear of the high school u around 5:30 if you're participating. It'll be concluded at the burough tree lighting which starts at approximately 6:45. And anyone interested in joining, call Meg at the chamber. maybe
>> for either the Santa parade or if you want information on getting the students from the high school art to help you with your windows. >> And that's all I have. >> May I add one more thing? >> Sure. >> I just want to thank the >> Christmas tree. >> No, I want to thank the mayor and the
committee for the banners for the veterans that are up and down the military up and down. I think they look amazing. They really do. If you're looking, you could see people, you know, whether they're still with us or whether they've gone to heaven, but they're all
up and down Lafayette. A I especially am very I love the ones on Lafayette and and Elberon and Lafayette and Franklin where you could see Joe, Alex, and Christian up on the poll, and it it looks beautiful. It really does. Mayor,
that's it. Thank you, Joe. >> Fair enough. Correspondence, we have none tonight. Bills. Can I have a motion to approve the bills and forward them to the treasurer for payment? >> Second. Motion by Mey. Second by Skira. Any discussion on the bills?
>> Roll call. >> Bennett. >> Yes. >> Leosa. >> Yes. Abstain on Hawthorne Environmental Commission bills. Thank you. >> Me? >> Sasso? >> Yes. >> Skiara? >> Yes. >> Wii. >> Abstain on the fire department. Yes. On all others.
>> Matthews. >> Yes. >> Motion carries. >> Public comment. I will open the meeting to the public. If anyone desires to be heard, please raise your hand to be recognized. Come forward to the microphone. State your name. Come on forward, sir. >> How's it going? You guys know me and Jay.
Uh, first I'd like to thank Mayor Leon. Uh, we had the debris taken away from our property. Um, you know, which the debris should have been there, but I do appreciate the fact that you sent someone up to uh get rid of the debris. Um, the reason I'm here is the day after
that there was another 80 ton truck that went around a road clos sign up the street with a flashing 4-tonon truck only sign. Um, so I'm I'm here to ask the council, have we thought about
enforcement? And uh the councilman talked about uh how many accidents were on uh Wagawa Road uh because people are making a wrong turn. Maybe we should be asking how many tickets were given to people who were making the wrong turn
out of that street. Because if you don't enforce it, you can make as many rules as you want. Um, we talked about helmets on people with scooters. That'd be great. Enforce that. But first, let's enforce some deadly traffic laws where
these 80 ton or excuse me, 40 ton trucks are coming down these roads. I mean, we we do need to look at this stuff and say, are we enforcing enough? And is it something the council can take up to get more enforcement out on the street so we can actually stop some of these trucks?
you know, the uh the fines for trucks go by pound, and I think it's 500 pounds. So, when you're talking about a 40 ton truck going up a 4 ton road, that's a that's a pretty heavy fine. And if other
trucking companies here, hey, this guy got a $10,000 fine for going up that street, maybe the other ones won't go. That's all I got to say. Thank you. >> We have some things in the works, sir. uh potentially the next meeting we'll have
a presentation uh to share. Obviously we were not able to do that at the last meeting. I was advised to kind of keep it moment at the moment because of pending litigation but we were pushing for this meeting to have something to
present but just quite didn't happen because we're on a Monday instead of Wednesday. Uh there should be something we even talked about your situation uh doing something at the bottom there. Uh, so tune in or come back next meeting, >> sir. >> Okay. >> Sir, could after the meeting, could you
just wait a minute? I just want to talk to you about something. >> Sure. >> Thank you. >> Does anyone else wish to be heard? >> Seeing no one on Ridgewood. >> I entertain a motion to close the public portion of the meeting. >> So moved. Motion by Wki, second by Scar.
All in favor? I. >> Motion carries. The next council meeting is Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at 7 p.m. Have a motion to adjurnn. So moved. Motion by the same two Wii and second by Sierra. All in favor? I.
>> Motion carries. We're adjourned.