Heat. Heat. I am making this announcement in compliance with the open public meetings act chapter 231 public law 1975 laws of the state of New Jersey. The burrow clerk has prepared a schedule of the meetings of the governing body of the bureau of Kennaware for the year 2025.
The barrel clerk has posted a true copy of this schedule on the bulletin board located at the front entrance of Barrel Hall and has mailed true copies of this schedule to the local source in the store ledger and is maintaining a copy of this schedule in her office during the year 2025. Accordingly, the notice
requirements of the open public meetings act have been satisfied in regard to this meeting. Please stand for the salute to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Mayor Farovich >> here. >> Councilman Bole here. >> Councilman Finella here. >> Councilwoman Dean Pero here. >> Councilman Mororrow >> here. >> Councilman Piper >> here. >> And Councilman Scur
>> here. You have one. >> I'd like a motion to approve the minutes of October 15, 2025 and the executive session of October 15, 2025. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Councilwoman Gardano Perno. Seconded by Councilman Piper.
Roll call. Councilman Doyle. Yes. >> Councilman Finestella. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Gardana Perno. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> Yes. >> Councilman Piper. Yes. >> And Councilman Stur. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. >> Okay. I'm going to go a little out of uh turn here this evening. Um our barrel engineer has another commitment, so I'm
going to have him come up and give his report now. >> Yeah, thank you. Thanks forating my schedule. Uh we I'll be brief. Uh just an update on capital improvement projects. Um the bids for the Boulevard
sidewalks, uh this is a brief bid, are due tomorrow. Um we actually we bid uh all all six blocks. Uh, so we didn't resolve it. So, you know, we'll see how it fits into the budget. Um, there's also a pre-construction meeting tomorrow
to kick off the parking lots here at the municipal building. Um, that those will be done this year. Pre- construction meetings tomorrow. Meeting is more to um work out logistics, how we move cars around. Uh, cuz you know, we're doing all the lots, so we got to make sure
that the uh, you know, the police lot, they places to park, etc. So that's got to get that's got to get worked out. Um the work at the uh the Mario for the waffle path has started. >> That's underway. That will also be finished this year. Uh and then uh
lastly um public service uh paved Marcus Street at least the majority of it. They paid from tofax. Uh the portion from P Boulevard uh is being deferred because there's still work to be done there. Uh,
you know, the uh the plans are to reconstruct the uh and expand the substation. Uh there's still some underground dump work that has to be run. Uh we we really could in that timeline. It's probably like a year or two out. We really couldn't wait on Market Street and it was a war zone.
Everybody knows it's just terrible. Something had to be done. So, at least the majority of it's done. The worst part of it done. Uh if somebody comes down the road, uh the water company, gas company, we'll just have to redo it if they ask me if they, you know, they disturb it. Gas compan has been telling
us that they're going to be running new mains, but we can't get a commitment out of them. You know, it was going to be this year. Now they're saying maybe the end of next year, but we really don't know. So, you know, to sit around and being held hostage by them, really not fair to the to the borrow, not fair to
the business owners on Market Street. So, um, interestingly, about 2 months ago, I got a call from one of the business owners. They told me that a truck hit a bump, tire flew off, smashed into the front door. >> Um, so I mean, the reason they call was
just to let me know that Yeah. that there was we the road was in bad shape. We know that and we have >> Can we fill those in like if they're really bad all the way up? I thought you said it wasn't 100% finished. to uh
under the right right by the credit union, right? >> Yeah, it's well it's from Pay all the way to Coax now, >> right? >> Boulevard actually, >> right? But in is that where where is this big pothole located over?
>> Oh, that is so it's fixed this specific. Okay. >> Yeah, it was down for the worst part is actually where they did you know the piece part and >> right >> it's bad but it's not wasn't as bad. So, the worst part is done. Uh, came out pretty good. They did they did a good job. >> Yeah, it it does look nice.
>> Yeah. So, at least that that part is done and then we'll get the rest done um in time. So, uh that's all I have. >> Tony, can I ask you about the uh parking senior parking lot painting? >> Yeah. >> Uh would we be able to do it when we paint the lines at Bur Hall?
>> Yeah. Can we make sure that we get it on there? >> Yeah, it's going to be done at the same time. So, um that'll be done this year. Okay. Okay. Thank you very much. >> All right. Thank you. Thank you for accommodating. >> Of course.
>> I have three proclamations this evening. And it's also so nice to see so many of our veterans here this evening. Welcome. The first proclamation um is to honor our retire retired Robert Walters crossing guard. And I believe the chief
is going to accept the proclamation on his behalf. We're honoring him for his dedicated service to Kennorth as a crossing guard. Robert Walter ser began his service to the Burrow of Kennorth as a crossing guard with the Kennaworth Police Department on September 4th, 2012. For
over a decade, he stood as a safe steadfast guardian of our children's safety. Robert faithfully served at the intersection of Kennallorth Boulevard and 18th Street, where his presence became a daily reassurance to families and a familiar comfort to all who passed
by. Robert has been a beloved figure in our community, greeting each day with a smile, a wave, and a watchful eye, earning the admiration of children, parents, and colleagues alike. His dedication has gone far beyond the call
of duty, braving rain, snow, and the occasional squirrel traffic jam, all while ensuring that every child crossed safely and every parent breathed a little easier. Robert's presence at the crosswalk has become a cherished part of the daily
rhythm of Kennorth life, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. And while we suspect he may not miss the early mornings or the winter winds, we know he will miss the smiles, the high fives, and the honks of appreciation from
passing cars. Now, therefore, I, Linda Carloage, mayor, on behalf of the Burough of Kennorth, do hereby proclaim our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Robert Walters for his years of dedicated service and wish him a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved retirement.
Let it be known that Robert will always have the right of way in our hearts. And witness hereof, I here unto sign my name officially and cause the seal of burrow count to be fixed this fifth day of octo of November 2025. Congratulations,
Robert. You see this? Thank you. Saving me. I could use a step. >> No worries. A little thank on behalf of uh Mr. Wal. He doesn't like when I call him that for many years says please call
me father's one of those guys who's got as big as he was as doctor it's heartless just to have a person like that uh to lose a person like that to retirement it's hard for us because I'm about 63 64 he was about 66 and dressed
in yellow you can see him from Michigan Avenue all the way down >> yeah just tell me get that sign for those that know Bob, like I said, he was not just a crossing guard. He was a stand with everybody. All these kids
that walk by every day, always gave him a big hug, big smile. And speaking with Bob, unfortunately, he did not be here tonight. Very thankful for all the years and all the love that we've given him over the years. And he said, um, thank you for all the good years. And when it
comes down to it, I wish him the best in his retirement. So, thank you very much. And I'll pass this one. >> Yeah. Thank you. Okay, our next proclamation is the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. Whereas the United States Marine Corps has proudly served our nation for
250 years, embodying the highest ideals of courage, honor, and commitment. Since its founding on November 10th, 1775, the Marine Corpse has played an instrumental role in defending our freedom and upholding the values of democracy.
The brave men and women of the Marine Corpse have fought valiantly in numerous conflicts, embodying the spirit of resilience and sacrifice in service to our country. And whereas the Marine Corpse have been a source of pride for communities across the nation, including
the Burrow of Kennaworth, where we honor their service and valor. Whereas it is important that we recognize and celebrate the rich rich history and enduring legacy of the Marine Corpse as we reflect on their contributions to our society and the world. The 250th
anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Marines throughout history and the unwavering dedification of those who continue to serve today. Now therefore, on behalf of a grateful community, I, Linda Carloich, the mayor of the Barrow of Kennaworth,
do hereby proclaim November 10th, 2025 as the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Day in the Barrel of Kennorth, New Jersey, and urge all our citizens to take a moment of honor to recognize the commitment and bravery of
our Marines, both poth, and to participate in commemorative events. that celebrates a significant milestone. In witness hereof, I, Mayor Linda Carlo, have here unto sign my name officially and cause a seal of the Burough of Kennorth to be affixed this
fifth day of November, 2025. And I also have a proclamation honoring Veterans Day 2025. Whereas on November 11th, 1918, the armistice ending majority major hostilities of World War I took effect
at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. and our nation has since set aside November 11th as a day to honor the service and sacrifice of all United States military veterans. Whereas the men and women of our armed forces, past and present, have stood watch on land,
at sea, and in air to defend our Constitution, safeguard our freedoms, and uphold the values of liberty and justice for all. The courage, integrity, and selfless devotion of veterans from every generation. World, World War II,
Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the post 911 era have preserved our way of life and strengthened our communities. The Bureau of Kennorth recognizes that military service also asks much of veterans families whose
love, resilience, and support sustain our service members at home and abroad. Whereas we further recognize the ex and express deep gratitude to the dedicated members of the Kennorth VFW Post 2230 and the Kennaworth American Legion
Post470 whose ongoing service, leadership, and commitment to honoring fellow veterans and supporting our community embody the highest ideals of patriotism and civic duty. Whereas it is fitting and proper that the people of Kennaworth express
profound gratitude to all have worn the uniform of the United States Army, Marine Corpse, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard, and that we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring veterans receive the care, benefits, and
opportunities they have earned. Veterans Day offers every resident an opportunity to reflect on the price of freedom, to teach future generations the meaning of service, and to honor those who play duty place duty above self. Now
therefore, I, Linda Carloage, mayor of the Burough of Kennorth, County of Union, state of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day in the Burough of Kennorth, and encourage all residents, businesses, and community organizations, to join in
honoring our veterans with appropriate ceremonies and observances, to display the flag of the United States with respect, and to pause in gratitude at 11:00 a.m. to remember the valor and sacrifice of those who served. And witness hereof, I here unto set my hand
and cause the seal of the Burrow of Kennorth to be fixed this uh fifth day of November. Thank you so much for your time. Got it. >> Would you come and take a picture?
>> All in. >> In the back. Thank you. Remember all members Thank you so much. Okay, I just have one announcement. The uh we are still doing the food drive for
St. Teresa's Church. Uh they desperately need donations. There's a box downstairs that you can drop food off and also at the rectory. I'm going to move on to the finance report. Councilman Morrow. >> Okay. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, tonight I'd
like to actually be very clear and explicit with my report. I want to do this because of recent flyers I've seen mailed around in town where it seemed as if some on the governing body were not fully aware of the details where we're voting for on things like budgets. So, I wanted to take some time today to to go
over what's on the agenda. I also then saw some comments on Facebook where it was somewhat of a disingenuous spin on the way town finances are being managed and reasons for tax increases. So, I may do this at every meeting. Um, in the spirit of uh that statement, uh there are a few finance related items on
tonight's agenda that I'll point out before we vote on them. Resolution 25234, annual best practices survey. Uh this survey consisted of 70 questions of which 50 questions are scored for a total of 43.5 points and then 20
unscored answers. Municipalities must score at least 32 points to keep 100% state aid. Uh the bureau of Kennawart scored a 40.5 and is set to receive 100% state aid because of it. Thank you, Ken. Uh resolution 25236
is authorizing our CFO to do annual transfers. Resolution 2 uh excuse me 25238 is requesting state approval for dedication by writers for trust fund accounts. This is a state resol this is a resolution required by the state so we're going to be passing it tonight.
Resolution 25243 deferred school tax also required by the state. We raised the school tax levy on a calendar year, but it is paid over to the board of ed on this school fiscal year, which is July 1st through June 30th, 2026.
Uh lastly, I'd like to remind everyone that fourth quarter taxes are due on Monday, November 10th. Uh and that is for without penalty interest. Uh excuse me, without interest penalty. Uh and that's it for tonight. Mayor, >> thank you, Councilman. Department of Public Works. Councilman Bole.
>> Thank you, Mayor. Um I don't have a lot today. During October 2025, the department the DPW incurred the following time off. 128 on on the job injury hours, 48 sick hours, 184 vacation hours, and eight
personal hours. And during October 2025, the department incurred 267 hours of overtime. do. Um, the next bi-weekly burrowwide recycling pickup of bottles, cans, and
type one and two plastics is Wednesday, >> November 12th. >> November 12th due to Veterans Day falling on Tuesday. And that's all I have. I just wanted to say congratulations to Council Maice and Mororrow. Looking forward to another
year. Thank you, Pat. >> Yep. Congratulations. I congratulated them, but I will do that again as well. Thank you. >> Uh Department of Public Safety, uh Councilman Fenistella. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um for October, the K
Police Department responded to 1496 calls for service and 249 911 calls. There were 375 hours of overtime for the month. Uh the overtime breakdown is as follows. 112 hours schedule patrol
overtime, 24 hours dispatch overtime, 9 hours patrol, uh 12 hours DB call-in, uh 2 and 1 half 21 and 1/2 hours SWAT call out, 4 hours municipal court, and 16 hours arrive program.
KPD completed 387 hours of training, issued 270 traffic summones, and had 12 arrests for the month. There were 10 sick days and one sick occurrence. Um, there were zero on the job injuries.
Uh, KBD PD received 215 flock hot list alerts from the stationary cameras throughout the bar. On October 22nd at 1 p.m. the Ken Police Department hosted its coffee with a cop at the senior citizen senior citizen center building.
Uh they had a large gathering of residents, members of the county police department. They discussed several concerns with the public regarding senior scams, parking and speeding issues, ebike, and bicycle safety. We thank everyone for attending. On October
25th, the police department provided light towers and assisted with security for the rec department's spooktacular. No issues to report. On October 27th, the police department provided security for the carve it out event at the burrow
hall. No issues reported. On October 30th, the police department provided extra crossing guards and police presents for the children trick-or-treating on the boat on the burrow. There was no issues. Uh October 31st. Um message from the chief. Uh
please be very careful when driving at night since now we've uh turned the clocks back. It gets darker earlier. Uh, please be cautious of kids playing in and near leaf piles. Do not park on leaf piles as your hot muffler can cause a
fire. As always, please notify the Kennaworth Police Department to report a complaint or nuisance. Uh, we can't help if we don't know about it. Um, and one other last note, uh, I didn't notice it, but the chief said there was another speeding, um, telling you how fast
you're going on going westbound. We just uh yesterday they just put it up uh there's another permanent radar swing board near 10th Street uh to work with the one that's on the other side of traffic coming from Grandford's bonding traffic leaving the network. It should
help uh slow down the traffic on West Boulevard. Everybody knows once you get past 8 Street light over there, people have a tendency to move a little faster. We're doing everything in our power. That's what we have resources wise and officers on the radar. Uh that's that's seen a difference already. If people see
it, they say slow down and automatically people are slowing down. Of course, you know, radar is still going to be enforced in those areas. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you, Chief. That's all I have. >> Thank you, Councilman. Planning and zoning, Councilman Spuries. >> Thank you, Mayor.
Um, Dunkin Donuts project for the big Duncan drive-thru had uh received an extension which is they have till November 24th of 2027 to uh complete their project. The 8th Street uh dorm school bus services
still owes the burrow uh some escrow. Um project the subdivision of the house that was on 320 North 21st Street. The house has been uh demolished and I guess that project is proceeding. Um, we have uh front yard on North 17th
Street. Um, fence is still in the same place. They're supposed to be working with Christian. It should be uh moved back. Uh, let's see. Um, 222 North 19th Street. Uh, Francisco Paglesi uh wanted to convert a garage to
living space. That was approved at the last planning board meeting. uh cell tower replacement 528 Boulevard by Verizon. Um they need to replace their cell tower. Um another cell tower, but the water tower also from Verizon.
They're looking to do that. Um let's see. We have a side edition application for uh South 19th Street. Another uh application to u convert a one family to a two family on North 15th Street. and
um another subdivision around 252 Boulevard. Um and that application is uh been received. And that's all I have. Mayor, >> thank you, Councilman. Recreation and fire. Councilman Piper. >> Thank you, Mayor. I will start with the
recreation report. Uh the basketball registrations are currently open. Holiday house decorating contest is open for registration until Sunday, December 14th. Uh there is an ice skate night on December 20th from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at
Waro Sports Complex in Waro Park. The roller skate night is on December 30th from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Sports Arena. Registrations are open and are required for the house decorating
contest, basketball and skate nights and the fire report, fire department report for October. Uh during the month of October, the fire department responded to 39 calls. Uh during these incidents, the fire department traveled 145 miles
and utilized 140 man hours. Uh the fire department rescue squad responded to 36 calls traveling 337 miles and utilized 162 man hours. So during the month of October, the fire department and the rescue squad completed 126 hours of
training. Additional man hours utilized. store in October. The administrative 271, stipen, 1426, building maintenance 10, rescue squad administrative 15, KFD open house 13. So
the total calls for the month were 75, the total miles traveled were 482 and total manh hours were 2,163. And that's all I have. >> Thank you, Councilman. Health, Education, and Welfare. Councilwoman
Gardano Perno. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh, the board of education has their next regular meeting, Monday, November 10th at 700 p.m. And the second strategic planning meeting will be held that Wednesday,
November 12th at 6:30. You can still register. I encourage everyone who is interested to come. It was a really um good experience of sharing ideas and suggestions. Uh you can just go online
board of education website and register to attend. The library um has two very special programs coming up. November 13th at 4:00 for children 2 to 8 is dinosaurs arise and November 17th at 6
pm for adults it's watercolors ball wreath workshop. Um, we are also at our next meeting going to discuss uh the upcoming 26 holiday closings or any modifications to the schedule. This past
summer, the um library was open on Saturdays and it was well attended. So, they're looking at um what they may want to enhance or or modify uh for the 26th year. the health department. Joanna
Gunny is our new secretary and she has started and attended the first uh meeting. Really nice person. Um so I'm sure that transition is going to be seamless. And the next meeting is November 20th at 7. The senior center
will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and there will be the free uh blood pressure and blood sugar screening on November 17th. And just to remind seniors that we do
provide free shuttle service Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10 and two, especially in the colder weather. So, if it's a little chilly or snowy or rainy, call up um for a shuttle so you can still attend the functions at the
senior center or if you have to get to the store or a doctor appointment um we have that service. Please utilize it. And the phone number is 908684180. And that's all I have.
>> Thank you, Councilwoman Barl CFO. Thank you, mayor. Uh, just best practices, it was submitted already because it was due by October 24th and just that we uh, thank God we got our score that we needed to keep 100% of our state. That's all.
>> Thank you. >> Hannah, what exactly? The state keeps cutting our rate. Are they actually still giving us anything at all? >> Yes. >> Because every year is like another 3750,000. >> No, we haven't. Uh, it's been level for us. the board of ed is separate. So, uh,
but for municipalities, we haven't seen an increase at all, but it's been staying left. >> Yeah. If they cut the board though, they're just going to ask us for more money. So, in de facto, it's still going to affect our taxes though. Is that are they still helping the board or >> what's that?
>> You know, uh, I guess you don't know really what the board's getting or not getting. >> They're going to get this year. It's not nothing's out for that yet. So, >> okay. Just curious. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Federal Attorney. Good evening, Mayor. Uh, I have nothing for public consumption this evening. I just want to
congratulate Councilman Scares more on their re-election. >> Great. >> Thank you, Mark. >> Thank you. Um, is there a need for executive session this evening at all? >> Did you have anything? Okay. >> Okay. Burrow administrator, I'm very happy to announce that the burrow was
awarded the Union County Greening Grant, the amount of $4,000 and the 2025 kids recreation trust grant in the amount of $60,000. Uh also the Kennworth DPW is launching two seasonal initiatives aimed at reducing landfill waste promoting
sustainability and lowering municipal disposal costs. Uh the first project is the pumpkin recycling program is in a partnership with Union County and Kennallorth is a designated drop off site. So the benefits of this pro uh program is to help reduce landfill
volume and incineration, lowers the tipping fees for the burrow and supports regional sustainability goals. The other program is the straw bale reuse initiative program. We're offering three straw bales to Kworth residents for repurpose for gardening, composting, seasonal decor. And the benefits of that
is to divert material from the recycling yard, encouraging community reuse and reduce uh hauling and processing costs. Both initiatives demonstrate lowcost, high impact strategies that align with our environmental and fiscal priorities. And the community response has been very positive.
Um, also on the agenda this evening, you're going to see that we have a public hearing for the year 52 uh, community development block grant applications. Municipalities are required to hold public hearings for CDBG funds to gather citizen input. Uh, Kennallworth is eligible for ABA, senior
and public health projects. The ongoing programs that we're applying for are to a um aim to offset the tax burden for the residents while providing essential activities uh health and wellness programs for the seniors and improving accessibility at intersections through ADA curb grant uh the curb grant
program. Both programs have been going on for a number of years. And on a personal note, chief um I just it's a good thing. I just wanted to commend uh I like to commend the the character of your department.
Few few days ago I'm going home and I'm stuck in traffic. It's dark. I'm cranky. It's just one of those days. And then as I get closer to the intersection of um Miss Michigan and the boulevard, I see three of our finest out there. Um
they're helping a disabled vehicle. I believe it was Officer Almeida. I think it was officer Scarice. And I don't know who the third one was. Do you know who was on his phone? >> Okay. And the fact that they, you know, got out of their cars. They made sure everybody was protected and they helped
this individual get his car out of the intersection and over to the gas station where, you know, they could be serviced or whatever needed to happen. Um, it it just made me feel good to see that our guys were out there on that personal level taking that extra step. And I just
wanted to commend it. >> Nice. He's a little better than I >> That's you. Well, you're going to be >> and that is all I have. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh can we have a little background on ordinance 202514
>> 2025? >> Oh, uh Chief, you want to address that? >> Yes. Uh without getting too specific with uh >> there's yes there's a family that resides there that needs access to a a
transport bus that has to drop gate for a family member to be taken uh to and from. The problem is it's a narrow street parking all lines uh along the sides. Bus doesn't have anywhere to drop the gate.
>> It's dead end too. It's a dead end as well. >> Very difficult area. So, uh, to compromise at this moment in time prior to obviously disco here, we tried to put a parking sign or something up there just to give them the ability to make, uh, this easier for the family. Um, I
have no problem with it. Um, I'm going to go forward. It's a quality of life issue and I totally believe it'd be the best thing for this family. So, thank you, Chief. >> Uh, one question. Um, we passed that obviously if they move or something then that would be revoked. >> That is specific to that home. >> Yes. Uh, it's going to be specific, I
believe. Uh, we're like, uh, is I think we're doing certain hours. I think for >> Monday through Friday, just in certain hours and I believe it's just 15 ft. >> Yes. And this is right in front of their own home. So, it's not like they're going to have the ability to just park a car there. That's not what people are
doing for the the transport to help them. So if when they do decide if they hopefully they don't leave but if they do decide to and it's not it's not needed anymore we can always relocate pull it back and change back to us. >> Okay Councilman to your uh to your question we have done that in the past
where if there has been a for lack of a better word privilege assigned when that person who it was assigned for relocates it is relocated. >> Is there a mechanism like it's automatic notification or we have to rely on them to notify you? I can tell you in my
experience of being here for about 30 years, it only happened probably two or three times we actually got through this. If somebody actually leaves, we pretty much know the person ask my guys down the street and know who's supposed to be depart from there. This is specific to that location for a van. If
the van is no longer there, we can always knock down the door and say what's going on. So, we will monitor the situation as we move forward. uh more times than not they they contact us and say listen uh we're we're no longer needing to this people understand we're doing them a favor by putting this there
cut us the courtesy of let us know >> thank you chief so next up we have the public hearing >> the public hearing for ye year 52 community development block grant applications for the senior citizen social services and health program with
request of $22,000 and the ADA cur curb ramp upgrades at $30,000. Is there a motion to open the floor for a public hearing? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Councilman Bole, seconded by Councilman Screece. Does anyone have
anything to say regarding this public hearing on these two uh block grant applications? Please come forward. Okay, seeing no one, I'd like a motion to close the floor for public hearing. >> Motion second. >> Motion by made by Councilman Fenistella,
seconded by Councilman Piper. Is there a motion to approve the priorities as listed? >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Piper, seconded by Councilman Scarice. >> Next for council consideration is a consent agenda consisting of resolutions
25-233 through 25-246. Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Mororrow, seconded by Councilman Scarice. Roll call.
>> Resolutions 25-233 through 25-246 have been approved by one motion. All items will be reported individually and follow in the minutes. Councilman Bole, >> yes. >> Councilman Finestella, >> yes. >> Councilman Perno, >> yes. >> Councilman Mororrow, >> yes. >> Councilman Piper, >> yes. >> And Councilman Stures, >> yes.
>> Motion passes. There are two ordinance for introduction. The first up is ordinance 2025-07, an ordinance adopting amendments to chapter 134, nuisances of the municipal code of the bureau of Kennorth to update the bureau's regulations relating to noise and sound, including the use of commercial construction activities on Sundays. This
ordinance outlines an amendment by the Bureau of Kennorth regarding noise regulations and construction activities. The amendments aim to clarify definitions of nuisances and adjust restrictions on constru construction activities. Is there a motion to approve ordinance 2025-07
on introduction? >> Mayor, can I speak to this ordinance for a moment? >> Thank you. >> As you recall, uh we had given uh introduction to an ordinance that spoke to this topic uh last month. >> Uh and at that point in time,
there was some language that I wasn't quite comfortable with. Uh there was a a resident that uh had expressed uh some concern through their attorney uh and their attorney uh had pointed out some
uh DP related noise regulations uh which while they don't control they did lend some insight and some uh reasonable constraints on noise that I felt would been more appropriate to incorporate into this ordinance.
uh due to their health and their concern, I also shared this ordinance with them before introduction this evening uh just to see what their input was because their input it's it's meaningful. It doesn't mean that we accept it uh that but
collaboration I think is always a better product in the end. >> Uh by way of reference this ordinance breaks down noises in a couple different sections. So the first section is general. Uh the second is uh like
instruments and PA equipment. >> The third is light equipment. The fourth or the next is heavy equipment and animals. >> Mhm. The general gist along these regulations are that a noise that
travels 50 ft onto uh a neighboring residential property and is plainly audible >> uh could be a nuisance. Some of them are regulated by time, others aren't. Uh the attorney had made two suggestions. Uh
the first was that the plainly audible regulation shouldn't extend 50 ft onto another property to be a nuisance. It should be a nuisance at the property line. I thought that that was way way too restrictive. I mean that that means
that if someone's talking on their property line and someone could hear it across the property line, they claim that that's a nuisance. So uh and I did circulate an email this morning with the administrator just to show that there was a conversation with them but I was
going to speak to it this evening. Uh the second uh comment that they had was with respect to section number four which relates to PA system instruments
that they wanted no time. They suggested that no time would at no time during the day would it be permitted for the noise to travel 50 ft into a neighbor's property. We had expressed discussion about that previously. We discussed the fact that a
neighbor could have a pool party or something like that and if the noise were to travel 50 ft that wouldn't be unexpected, but maybe the better way to regulate that would be by time restriction. So, the time restriction that we had suggested and I thought that the council felt was appropriate was
Sunday through Thursday 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. You can't have that much noise and then Sunday 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. >> So, you mean Friday, Saturday? >> I'm on Saturday. >> Friday, Saturday, >> Friday and Saturday. So, I just wanted to uh bring to your attention what
suggestions were and and what my my belief on it from a legal perspective is uh essentially that >> is consistent with the way that the ordinance is here this evening. So, if you agree with what my take on it is,
then you could accept this ordinance as it is. If you want to take into consideration what was articulated to me and suggest a change, we could change it now with it not being any type of delay. We could modify it and introduce it as modified. >> Does anyone have any uh changes they'd
like to make to this ordinance or any input? >> Mark, what is you're saying? You want to eliminate the distance? >> I don't. >> Oh, that was suggested, but you don't want to. it was suggested and I don't think that that's reasonable because I think that even the way that I'm speaking right now if I was near my
property line you'd be able to hear it >> across a property line. >> Yeah, that was definitely too restrictive. And do you also feel uh at 100 ft that would be someone's entire property that that wouldn't be good either. Initially we had that but that would encompass especially this
particular >> given the size of the average lot in Kennelorth that wouldn't seem to be much of a regulation. I'm not an engineering expert. Maybe the the volume
that would be necessary for it to be plainly audible at 100 ft is more disturbing when you're at 50 ft. >> Yeah. you know, but >> the 50 foot distance is what the D had
regulated and without me eliciting the assistance of an expert, uh that seemed to be a reasonable uh distance to rely upon and even the attorney that I had communicated with didn't take exception to it until they saw this draft and then
they wanted to be tighter, which I think is certainly unreasonable. Yes, >> I understand their position. You know, I'm not casting Paul, but >> like I said, if there was a property line separating me from you and I was speaking at this level, you'd hear and under their suggestion, that'd be a
nuisance. And I don't see under any circumstance that that would be reasonable. >> Uh Mark, on the same token, during the permissible hours, it's not unlimited noise. Correct. We're not we're not allowing unlimited. >> Correct. We're saying that this is what it is as a nuisance. If there's
disturbing the peace, then uh the police department can act on that at any point in time. Chief, if you disagree with me, please let me know. >> This has been a long long ongoing conversation. >> You you agree with that one statement? >> I I'm going to defer to the council on
their decision. We've discussed this. I supply my input and I think at this point you're being council and them they need to come forward. So, you like it as is. Correct. >> I like it as is. >> Yeah. Me, too. >> Is everybody comfortable with this as
is? >> Okay. Is there a motion to approve ordinance 2025-07 on introduction? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Councilman Piper, seconded by Councilman Skiris. >> Councilman Bole. >> Yes. >> Councilman Finella. >> Yes.
>> Councilman Surero. >> Yes. >> Councilman Mororrow. >> Yes. Councilman Piper, >> yes. >> Councilman Scurries, >> yes. >> Ordinance 2025-07 will be scheduled for public hearing and adoption at the December 3rd, 2025 council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Motion passes.
Next for council consideration is an ordinance for introduction 2025-14 amending the existing chapter 190-34 vehicles and traffic schedule 2 no parking certain hours by specifying an additional area to the code of the burrow of Kennorth County of Union State of New Jersey. The purpose of this
ordinance is to effectuate safe ambulatory transportation for a developmentally disabled person located at the residence. It requires 15 ft of no parking during certain hours that coordinate with the individual's pickup and drop off times Monday to Friday. Is
there a motion to approve ordinance 2025 on introduction? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilwoman Gardano Pacerno. Second to Councilman Scarice. Roll call. >> Councilman Bole. Yes. >> Councilman Finella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gerard Down Perno. >> Yes. >> Councilman Mororrow.
>> Yes. >> Councilman Piper. >> Yes. >> Councilman Scuris. >> Yes. >> Ordinance 2025-14 will be scheduled for public hearing adoption at the December 3rd, 2025 council meeting at 6:00 p.m. Motion passes. >> I'd like a motion to open the floor to the public.
>> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Bole, seconded by Councilman Fenistella. Does anyone have anything to say for the good and well-being of Kennorth? Please come forward and state your name and address. >> Commander, >> I just have I wanted everybody to know
um we have our day of service this Saturday, November 8th. Um breakfast is at 8:00 a.m. at at the coast and then we at 9:00 we go to Gracland Cemetery and we put flags on all the veterans graves.
We provide the flags. All right. And then of course on the 11 Tuesday of the 11th uh Veterans Day uh we have at 11:00 we have our services. So an invite extended. I know I uh Laura gave Laura a
copy of the letter to you all and again we hope to see you there. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else? Okay, seeing no one, I'd like a motion to Oh, there's one more up. Come on up,
sir. >> Just come here to just follow with my email sent to you. And >> can we just have your name and address, please, sir? >> My name is Vij. I'm living on 19, right? >> 19 door set. Okay. And we have I have some issue about like tree in my property
and I keep talking to the public department over more than years and they keep sending me email at home they can take care soon but nothing happened and the last email I get from the superintendent on September 15 they say
we'll send somebody soon. So it's almost over 50 days now and everybody knows what issue. So I don't have to repeat again everything and I send email to you one sub >> we I spoke with him last 27 and also
like and we >> well our tree budget needs to be funded more. I believe the issue is the trees. Your tree is in the creek when you showed me the picture. >> Yes. >> And that's the issue. It's not
>> Well, it's Let's have We'll have Greg weigh in on this. >> I called Mr. Patel within a week or so ago and I explained to him that we were informed by the burough engineer that creeks that run in
residential properties belong to the property owners that they border and that the burrow will only maintain trees and creek beds if they're within 10 ft of the edge of a road where it crosses underneath the road because that's our rightway or if the creek beds run
directly in or on property. and he said okay hung up the phone and that now this is the next conversation. Uh I'm sorry you did not call. I call came your office almost one and a half months back not last week. You never
call me I came all the time. I think you I come all your office and we call any call from you. I call please and start forwarding to your email and this is the last email I receive. I have been calling.
>> Okay. So, so Greg, are you saying that the tree is not the responsibility of the burrow >> based on what the engineer told us the last time? Yes. Unless the burrow wants to reconsider that, but we are all in agreement at that. I believe at the time, not 100% sure how it was left, but
I do know when the bal engineer says it's not. And when you refer to the tax maps, it just says drainage easement, which he defined it as you're not allowed to build on it. doesn't mean that belongs to the belongs to the property owner and we can verify with
the tax code on how they're built but that was the last sign that was left >> and I left the message to also email he never replied anything >> okay well >> when I spoke with him and he told me
like more than one and a half months back in his office the next day I send email as well as I leave the message in the voicemail and He's never going to be me anything yet to >> receive any response from anybody. >> Greg, is it possible for you to get with
Tony maybe tomorrow or Friday the latest and at least give him a definitive answer? If it's something that we cannot touch because of its position, at least he knows from that point. >> Yeah. >> Um either way, this way you know how to
proceed. >> Okay. because it is very clear on what we are allowed as a burrow to get involved. activity which town used to do before and even couple months and back they had a train for and none of the train they
train other side of the property if it if is not have responsibility they also meet too like one and a half months back so I don't know who's right who's wrong >> right well I I think Greg can meet with Tony too bad we didn't know this earlier
when he was here >> but they'll give you an answer on as to which way to go And if it is not the borrow responsibility and it does fall on the county, uh maybe they could give you the appropriate phone number or
person to reach out to to get some resolution. >> Okay. >> So I have received an email here. It will come to everybody a picture and everything if he's there why how long take I understand.
>> Yeah. And I'm talking about almost more than years. Okay. Well, from today, >> he'll get you an answer. He'll speak with the burrow um engineer and get you an answer. >> Okay. >> Thank you.
>> You're welcome. >> Thank you. Anyone else? >> Okay. Seeing no one, I'd like a motion to close the floor for public discussion. >> Motion. >> Second. Okay. There any other items anyone else
would like to discuss? >> I have a few, please. Um, we just mentioned the tree budget, so I'll just note that the last couple years, Ken, correct me if I'm wrong, we've infused money into that budget because we've seen need. Um, so it's not that the budget wasn't there. >> So then I want to ask that question
because I was told that the tree budget was 85,000 cut to 35,000 the last several years. >> We went over that multiple meetings. Last year when the budget was cut from prior year spending, we infused it in later in the year.
>> So we added to the budget at the end of >> it was midyear, not added to the budget for the next year, used that year for services that year, 2024. This year we did the same thing. So we've been fully funding. If it's more that's necessary, we're happy to hear about it.
>> I don't think we can keep jumping >> spending money on problems. We need to come up with other solutions because we have been funding this to the full levels. >> Okay, good. I'm glad to hear that. I think we have to discuss that because there are a lot of barrel trees that are in >> this was exactly why I made my statement
at the beginning of my report. We vote on budgets as a governing body. These are presented to the governing body. There are chances for everybody to review and make comment as a governing body. If it's not done, if there's no disscent >> Well, I think we're talking about it now. So I think that we have to address
>> the >> appropriate time to talk about is when the budget comes out and as issues come up, we've infused the money in. I am making a note that that has happened. It is noted that you thought that there was less money than was necessary. I'm correct in the statement in my time. Thank you. I actually would like to
thank Bob Walters myself because as a parent in town, I've got three kids that he used to cross multiple times a day. He managed thousands of cars a week. You're not kidding. you saw him from blocks away and always had a smile,
always calm, always patient with the most rowdy children as well. And the angry parents trying to get to work or doing whatever they're doing. I've watched him manage cars cutting across the boulevard from the other side. It's going to be hard to replace him. But I tell you, Chief, you've got other great
crossing guards there as well, and I think they all care for the kids just like Bob did. So, you're hiring the right people. Thank you. And Bob will be sort of missed. >> I'm going to find another giraffe. All right. And lastly, uh just on a personal note, I just want to thank the people of Kennorth for yesterday's
results. Uh it means a lot to me to serve this town and for the confidence that you put in me and Sabino to do it for another 3 years. Means the world to me and I will not let you down. So, thank you. That's it. I would also like to thank the town of Kennorth for entrusting us um the
stewardship of trying to maintain >> Kennorth and to serve is a is a great honor and privilege and like Billy said we will continue >> both chief and >> the best is yet to come. I think the next few years are going to be really good. We're on a good trajectory and we're going to make sure that we guide
it and keep it that way for the town. Well, I'd like to congratulate Councilman I did already, but if again um Councilman Scarice and Councilman Morrow um on their reelection, I also would like to congratulate our governor
elect Mickey Cheryl. Um and I'd like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving as well, but I think we do have an executive session this evening just to let everyone know. >> I would just like to Well, happy Thanksgiving. >> You want to wait? Okay. Yeah, >> Joe. No, you can't bring a newspaper
joke. >> Well, I just can't believe it wasn't mentioned in the last council meeting. I got the kind of life and it was an interesting article on the front page about former Levio Mansino as the mayor of Kor who served three terms.
>> He was in the army. He was on the board of ed for 10 years. >> Was on the senior citizens and he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. I believe he was the only ma mayor to serve three terms as well. >> Okay.
>> I'd like to Yep. >> Real quick, I just want to address uh a bulk program that we completed this year. >> I promised you guys I would have a comparison from previous years. In 2023
when we had two pickups, once in the spring, once in the fall, uh the burrow collected 330.03 tons of bulk waste. And in 2024, when we did it just once, we collected 232 tons
of bulk waste. By putting a limit on the residents, >> this is a waste of time. >> And we did over six collections. We totaled for 2025 75.56 tons.
Now that's a much lower number by a lot. And like I said, it was a pilot program. We wanted to make sure that with our limited manpower that we were able to get it done in one day. And I'm working
with my DPW committee on better programs for next year to kind of like a hybrid on our bulk where we pick some up or they can bring it to us but still keep the cost down for our residents
because um we got to do this right. So we got to make sure that as we're when we had the contractors do it. Yes, it was easier, but it wasn't it wasn't policed in a manner of speaking. So, they were
throwing scrap metal out, anything recyclable, and it was all going to landfill. So, this pilot program is yes, we picked up less bulk waste, but every time we emptied, every time we picked up bulk, we picked up a full 30 yard
dumpster of scrap metal. Each month, we did bulk waste. So that would have been more waste if we hadn't let a contractor do it because they wouldn't separate anything. So doing this helps save thing save items out of landfills, lowers our tipping fees because both waste is $119
a yard a ton. So we get $3 of that back every year through our recycling tonnage rate. $3 per ton and we can save more if we separate it and recycle it properly. So, like I said, I'm working with my computer community.
Hopefully, we'll have something for next meeting to lay out for 2026 and probably have a better year next year for for our residents. >> Hey, questions on that. Thank you. Um, the number of items, do you envision it
staying at five? >> Not really. Um, we might be able to allow it up to like six or seven items per household, but like I said, I'm working on a hybrid program where they can bring it to us, too. >> Okay. Excellent. Um, and as far as number of pickups, I think we had two.
We started though in May, so we almost lost five months of the year of of what would have been time. We could have done pickups earlier in the year. Do you envision that we'd have more than two per zone? Um, if we were to do two per two more more than two pickups per zone, it would
have to be more than once a month. And because bulk was never really considered a normal practice, normal routine practice for DBW, I'm worried that the rest of our services that we offer will suffer. So that's why we want to stick
till the one month because we're doing it in the growing season. So we got to worry about grass trees, street sweeping, maintaining our sewer lines because they have to be jetted on a regular basis. So I know uh from going door todo in what we were doing for the
last few months, bulk was an issue. Number of items and number of pickups through the year uh were were pretty much the complaints. Um communication about it too and I think we could probably do more there as well. So, I just wanted to share with you some of the things I heard from residents as we
were talking to them. Um, on the finance side of it, uh, uh, Ken, we talked about this just the other day. $50,000 was saved because of this pilot program. Um, so I'm not so concerned about the increased tippage fees because we can we can absorb that. We've we've been saving
money because of this great idea. So, uh, keep that in mind, I think, if you're if you're worried about that. Um, and that's kind of my feedback for you. And I I thought that the program went well. Just there are a few a few things people didn't understand about it. Um I'd love to give it another try. I don't
know how the rest of the council feels in the committee when you meet. I thought it went very well. So thanks Greg. >> Yeah, the tipping fees were cut were cut by 60% from last year. So there is room for us to improve on that. >> 60% because we went from 232 tons to 75.
Yeah. So it's a volume issue, right? So I >> I wouldn't worry about doing more pickups. I understand the stress on operations. That's a different consideration. Just, you know, if it's a budget thing because of the tonnage fees, >> we're actually saving money with this. >> We're saving money. And as long as my
overall budget for tipping fees doesn't go down because that also is affected by IB10 waste, which is your household trash. Um, as long as that number doesn't go down, the budget will never be an issue. It's more of operational uh standpoint, which is why I want to create a hybrid program. And as far as
education goes, I'm working with my staff to redo our newsletter to make it a little bit bigger. So instead of having, you know, glossy paper, just have on regular paper to save cost and then we can add extra pages in there for more information for more of our
programs and get more detailed information for the residents. So everything's more clearcut. Move right over. Um the tipping fees that you were talking about here, how are you funding them? They're coming out of your regular budget for tipping fees, even if it's
the bulk. >> Yeah, we that's a win. >> Our our budget for tipping fees covers bulk waste and regular household trash whether we're it's contracting for uh >> Yeah. But the contracting fees came out of the same budget money
>> for the tipping fees. >> Came out of the tipping fees. >> Okay. So the reduction there is truly the volume. >> Yeah. Okay. All right, Greg. Thank you. I got a really good understanding of this and I don't know how everybody else feels, but >> I got a question. >> You picked it up. >> Greg, there's a big difference in
tonnage. Now, what if you combined like the recycling cuz that would have been included in the 230 tons. Does that bring the numbers pretty much closer to where they were if you added the recycling? Yeah, I had another like because it's all fluffed because you
really can't crush scrap metal. It's harder to crush it than it is like a piece of furniture. >> But I think we were averaging about four or five tons on the scrap metal and that also generates revenue for the town too.
So we were averaging anywhere from $300 to $500 a transfer on the 30 yard scrap metal dumpster. But um we're going to see a cost savings there too cuz I'm switching vendors. The vendor we're currently using charges a transfer fee for the dumpster.
The vendor I'm going to switch to is going I have it in writing. He's eliminating not going to charge this transfer fee on the dumpster and give her this a higher cost per tout. Uh the other thing is um I think the confusion is the defining what's a piece like if you have a bunch of smaller
pieces maybe you know that there's a lot of confusion I noticed with people any residents ever called me called my office I'd explain it to them how I define an item so if you have a wooden bed frame if you tie it together it's an item
right tie multiple pieces together that's one item um if you have a swim that if you broke it down in pieces or dresser broke it down in pieces to make it easy to carry out, we can see that and we would say yes, it's one item. So, it's not so much about size, it's just
the items. And we did that because we didn't want to see what I got so many complaints about other people like just literally filling their house up. When I got here in in June, we had our bulk in September or October of 23 and the
contracts going one house put out 20 toilets. And then in 24, someone bought a house on auction and the the person left every one of their belongings in there. He literally emptied the house on the front lawn during broom,
every stick of furniture, every cabinet, everything. And I couldn't tell them no because we didn't have an ordinance restricting the amount of items going out there. That's why our bulk was so heavily taxed on us in prior years because it was just it was a free
>> and obviously a resident wouldn't have 20 20 toilets. >> I mean I speak I've spoken with many superintendents within Union County. >> Um we're all connected together through the uh New Jersey Public Works Association and they all say the same
thing. Bulk programs are designed to get rid of your random items here and there, not for you to clean house. It's, oh, I want to redo my living room. Okay, I'm throwing out my living room set here. You guys going to pick it up for me.
Where I live, they don't offer that. So, I have to get rid of it. Household trash, sewer, bulk, everything's out for me where I live. So, >> it's like that in a lot of towns. Uh, one last thing. Um, I know we changed
the snow and it's like it's two years ago. It's still haven't still got the old signs up there and I'm afraid we get snow and there's going to be mass confusion. We haven't gotten the word out sufficiently and the signage hasn't changed. So maybe >> we're working with a vendor right now to
get that done. He's currently in getting the proofs to make for the signs. >> Okay. >> We hope to have them up before um December and we're also going to put that ordinance in our newsletter. That's why I want to revamp it, make it bigger so we can put all these new changes in there to keep residents informed.
>> Okay, that'll be good. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Okay, is that all? >> Any questions? >> Okay. Um, there will be no formal action taken
after executive session, but I'd like a motion to uh enter executive session. >> Second. Motion made by Councilman Mororrow, seconded by Counciloman G. Odano Biserno. All in favor? >> Thank you everyone.
>> Thank you. Heat up here. Heat up here.