Heat. Heat. This meeting is being held in accordance with public law 1975, chapter 231, and adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the notice sent to the store ledger, the local source, and is posted in the main lobby of the municipal building and on the municipal website.
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 aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic
for its one nation under God, indivisibley and justice for all. On November 19th, 2025, Union County Court Joan Rajapi certified the 2025 general election results. The determination was that William Marorrow
and Sabino Scarice are elected to the burough council seats for 3 years. Okay. Before we move forward, I just want to explain how we're handling the oath of office this evening. Senator John Bradnick was scheduled to be here to swear in our councilman elect, but has unfortunately been delayed rather than
hold up the meeting. And so that our council can councilman can fully participate and vote on tonight's agenda. The borrow clerk has already administered the oath of office. Once the senator arrives, we will pause briefly to do a ceremonial swearing in so we can properly mark the occasion and
welcome him when he gets here. Um, and I'd also like to welcome uh Senator Cryan is also here. A roll call. Mayor Carage here. Councilman Bo. Councilman Finistella. Oh, I'm sorry. He's excused.
>> Councilman Gerard Personno >> here. Councilman Mororrow >> here. >> Councilman Piper >> here. >> Councilman Scurries >> here. >> You have quum. At this time, I'd like uh to invite Pastor Rolene Ramirez from the United Methodist Church for the invocation.
Hi, Pastor We. >> Can I speak? You can speak if you want to turn the camera around or the microphone around so that your back isn't to perfect. Yes. Oh, it's a little awkward how that's set up.
Good evening everyone. >> Good evening. >> Good evening to our mayor, to all the council men and council woman and to our uh senator and for the residents and um um of kennel wart. So as we gather at
the beginning of this reorganization and al also of this new year 2026, we pose to prepare our hearts and minds for the responsibilities that are about to accept and continue both as appointed leaders and as the
people of Kennawward. This moment invites reflection, humility, and a renewed commitment to serve well. We are reminded that the work before us cannot be carried by individuals alone. It requires cooperation,
mutual respect, and a shared desire to seek the common good. Grounded in faith and guided by goodness, may our actions reflect integrity, wisdom, and compassion in every decision we make. I just I will just quote two scriptures,
one from Luke and one from uh prophet Micah. From Luke, it says to whom much is given, much is required. And from Micah, blessed are those who act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
So as our nations is about to mark its 250th year of independence, we are reminded that freedom is both a gift and a responsibility. It calls us to uphold equality, pursue justice, and protect the dignity of every person. May these
enduring values inspire our service here, shaping a borrow where every voice matters and every neighbor is treated with fairness and respect. Let us pray. Gracious God, we invite your holy
presence within us, through us, not just this evening, but throughout the years and beyond that we will work together for this community. Guide our hearts, steady our minds, and unite us in purpose that our work together may bring
good to all. Bless our togetherness for your glory in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Pastor Way. Good evening everyone. A new year is here and it's something
powerful, a fresh start. It invites us to reflect on where we've been, to appreciate how far we've come, and to renew our commitment to the future that we're building together. This past year was not without its challenges. But what defines our community is not the
obstacles we face. It's how we respond to them. Time and again, I have seen neighbors step up for one another. Volunteers give their time generous generously, and residents show pride and care for the place we call home. That spirit is our greatest strength. As we
begin this new year, we do so with hope, determination, and a shared sense of purpose. Our goal is simple but meaningful to ensure that our community remains a safe place where families feel safe, businesses can thrive, seniors are respected, and young people see
opportunity ahead of them. In the year ahead, we will continue to focus on responsible leadership, thoughtful growth, and open communication. We will invest in the services and infrastructure that support daily life while planning carefully for the future.
Most importantly, we will continue to listen because the best ideas and the strongest solutions come from the people we serve. While we may not always agree on every issue, we are united by something greater, a love for this community and a desire to see it
succeed. When we work together with respect, honesty, and compassion, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. I am incredibly proud to serve as your mayor, and I'm grateful to work alongside dedicated council members, staff, first responders, and volunteers
who give so much of themselves every day. Let this new year be one of progress, kindness, and renewed faith in one another. Together, we will continue to move forward stronger, more connected, and confident in the future we are creating. Thank you, and I wish
everyone a happy and healthy and wonderful new year. Thank you. >> Thank you, mayor. >> Thank you. Okay. Is there a motion to approve resolution 20? Oh, wait. I'm sorry. I'm jumping ahead of myself.
Should I just move right on to this one? Is there a resolution 26-2 >> the nomination? >> Well, I think I'm going to be waiting for that, right? Oh, that's for this. We're just going to Okay. Is there a motion to approve resolution 26-1
nominating William Moral for council president? >> Motion. Second. >> Roll call. >> Councilman Bole. >> Yes. Councilman Finch is excused. Councilman Jeran Oserno, >> yes. >> Councilman Marorrow, >> yes. >> Councilman Piper,
>> yes. >> And Councilman Spur, >> yes. >> Sorry for the delay there. I wasn't sure if we were going to wait until we were doing the oath of office to do that. >> Um, is there a motion to approve resolution 26-2 appointing the firm of Semero and Farnney LLC as burrow
attorney? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Councilman Bole. Yes. Councilman Jerdano. >> Yes. >> Councilman W. >> Yes. >> Councilman Piper. >> Yes. >> Councilman Stice. >> Yes. >> And Councilman Finella is excused.
>> Thank you. >> Okay. Pursuant to NJSA 405D-23, the following members have been appointed to the planning board. Class two, Michael Scaderi with a term expiring December 31st, 2026.
Class 4, Rich Berno with a term expiring December 31st, 2029. Class 4, Ma, Frank Mazio, with a term expiring December 31st, 2029. Alternate number two, Lewis
Demando, a term expiring December 31st, 2027. Alternate three, Tony Puglesi, term expiring December 31st, 2027. And alternate four, Daniel Crinki with a
term expiration of December 31st, 2027. Roll call. Oh, no. We won't need a roll call for that. >> Next for council consideration is the consent agenda. Next for the council is for council consideration is the consent agenda. Is there a motion to approve?
>> I would like to pull 26-4 from the consent agenda. >> 26-4 those are bylaws. Second >> okay boil. Yes.
>> Councilman Girardan Obstero. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> No. >> Councilman Piper. >> No. >> Councilman Scarice. >> No. >> And Council Finella is excused. >> Uh, council. Is that enough to pass?
>> It it is enough to pass. You don't need a majority to have something removed from the consent agenda. Like one council member wants to take it off for discussion. It should be removed for discussion. and then voted separately. >> Thank you. >> So, it's not being removed from the
consent agenda. >> It should be removed. >> It should be removed. That's what I thought. >> If any one person ever wants an item removed from the consent agenda, they just need to voice it and then it should be removed. >> Okay. Thank you, council. >> Okay. So the consideration is for
resolutions 26-3 through 26-48 with the removal of 26-4. >> Okay. Is there a motion? Uh uh is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> Motion. >> Second.
>> Roll call. >> Council. Councilwoman Gardero, >> yes. >> Councilman Warro, >> yes. >> Council Piper, yes. Council, >> yes. >> And Councilman Benella is excused. The consent agenda passes. >> Next for council consideration is
resolution 26-8 appointing bar labor attorney Clearary Jacob Alfiri Jacob's which was requested to be voted sept separately. Is there a motion to approve? >> Motion. >> Second. Roll call. >> Councilman Bole.
>> Yes. >> Councilwoman Gerard Down Personno. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> Yes. >> Councilman Piper. >> Yes. >> Council Giz. >> Yes. >> And Councilman Finella is excused. Motion passes. >> Okay. At this time, I'd like to uh welcome the public.
>> I think we have to do five. >> Okay. Sorry about that. >> And and before discussion and a vote, >> we do need to settle on laws. So they could they could be revised if there's such a motion to do that.
>> Otherwise, we need to we need to have vote. We need to have rules to to control our meeting. So we need to >> to go through that this evening >> discussion on the bylaws. >> Uh yeah, I'm not clear on what was changed and why it was changed and we
didn't have the opportunity to discuss it. So, I don't feel comfortable voting on something that I'm not privy to as one of the council members. >> I could explain that if uh
you would like. Unfortunately, I don't have a redline copy of it. Council, >> right? Typically, that's what we would be provided, a red line. >> I agree. It should have been. That was an oversight of mine and I apologize. Um,
I did uh review the the the bylaws were asked to be revisited uh by Councilman Morrow. I did review them both with the councilman and the mayor. Uh the request uh with respect to uh the uh change was
to clarify uh the uh mayor's participation in uh the agenda seven and I am looking for the bible now so bear with me right
>> yeah for for Tony to all of us should have it. >> I must not have of course. Oh, no. There they are. Sorry. So, you look at section number eight. >> Mhm. Uh
the uh language was clarified to designate what things the mayor has a statutory right and duty to do and those which do not. And uh this the this section was
restructured in such a way to point out the fact that uh the uh council president sets the agenda but after consultation with the mayor that language was altered but I don't think
the substance of that changed it was just made more readable. And then uh the sections clarify the fact that the mayor can call for a special meeting as well as then there's nothing in there that changes this a majority of the count for
a special meeting as well. Uh and it stands to reason that if the mayor is able to call for a special meeting, that would be for a reason, right? So obviously if she's calling for a meeting with the purposes of having something set on the agenda, she can uh make sure
that that item is on the agenda. So there's like a non a nondiscretionary obligation to include on a special meeting agenda any item that the mayor called the meeting for. So that language is in there.
>> What was it before though? If it was there before, what's been modified? was it was silent on that issue before. It didn't go into that far in depth. It would have been something that had I been called to provide an opinion on, I would have extrapolated that. But since
we were making it better, we figured why not make it more clear. Uh and then another area which uh had to deal with uh if the mayor calls for an executive session and clearly she's entitled to call for
an executive session with conversation with with council. >> Mhm. >> Or for any I guess any of the other reasons an executive session would be permissible. That if she calls for the executive session Oh, thank you. Thank you. That's wonderful. And I apologize. I got to be able to
work. Uh this is the red line version. That's what >> you can give it to me. Sit down. >> Thank you. >> So if the mayor is able to call for an executive session, then it stands a reason again that whatever the reason is that prompts her to call for an executive session be discussed in
executive session. So it just clarified that role as well. >> So if the mayor calls for an executive session, she has to get clearance. The mayor has to get clearance from the council president regarding the agenda of the executive session.
>> No. When she wants to discuss an executive session, she has the right to bring up and discuss an executive session. That's what the language now says. The executive session agenda shall be set by council president shall include
and that's because that's the power that the council president has the power to set the agenda but it shall include which means it's non-discretionary. It must include all requests of the mayor. It shall be prepared by the burl and it's similar language for the uh special
meetings. The mayor shall also be entitled to call special meeting in accordance with the statute and have items for discussion be placed on the special meeting agenda. The special meeting agenda shall be set by the council president shall include all requests of the mayor and be prepared by the burd.
>> So Mark on the actual agenda the council president shall by first considering any request of the matter mayor set the agenda. So, I'm not able to put something on the agenda unless the council president >> approves it. >> Approves it.
>> The mutual consent. >> Well, you didn't say mutual consent. It >> doesn't say that. >> If you wanted it on and I have to approve, it would have to be mutual. >> The language that was struck struck. The former language said that the burough clerk shall prepare meeting agendas at the discretion of the governing body as
directed through the council president who shall consider requests for the mayor. So before he should consider requests for the mayor and now first considering requests for the mayor. That's why I said the substance.
>> Well, I like I like a a mutual I'm the mayor council president a mutual um agreement to the agenda I think is fair. >> So the way that the statute reads is that the agenda shall be set by the
clerk as directed by the governing body. So they get to call that shot. Previously it was with the language >> consider request of the mayor and now the new language says considering any request of the mayor. So I certainly
could revise that but the council needs to support. >> Why are we diverting something that's set by statute? It's not something >> you're not you're not diverting the statute >> or changing I should say >> the well this is the vehicle by which we
follow the statute. The statute says the clerk shall set as directed by the council. >> Okay. Right. And that's what by the council. >> Yeah. It that's what it said by at the discretion of the governing body. So I don't understand why it was changed if
we were abiding by and it has been that way. I don't understand the the need for a change. >> So it was last year where it changed. The year before it was actually a little different than this but more along >> it's been changed three times in the
last couple of years. >> Well, like I said, last year it wasn't this way last year. >> So, Mark, as I read this, it's virtually the same. The languages has changed the same. >> The first paragraph, Councilman, I think is very I it's it it's worded
differently, but the same intent is there, >> right? And then it clarified the language with respect to special meetings and executive session. >> Well, I still think as the mayor I should have the opportunity
to mutually agree with the council president. I'm not sure I interpret the way it was written before the striketh through as giving that type of a mutual consent agreement because it has to be directed by the council president. >> I mean, is there a reason why you
wouldn't want to have a mutual agreement? >> I don't think that there's a difference between the two languages here to the point where we won't have the mutual agreement of anything that you want on the agenda. >> So, why can't we just word it that way?
the council president and the mayor shel shall mutually agree on setting the meeting agenda. >> I prefer it the way it is here. Uh I think that there have been things that have showed up on our agendas that the governing body may not have been fully
aware of happening. How they get there >> just like I am right now. I wasn't fully aware of it and I reached out to my then council president six times and didn't get a response cuz I had questions on other items. But having said that, I'm just
asking if we're if we're trying to move forward and work in harmony, what difference would it make? >> It makes no difference in either one because you're putting the power in your on that >> seat. Whoever's sitting there, the power
is on that seat and there is no mutual working on setting the agenda. That's really important. >> Correct. You say neither here or there. >> I think it's a duty of the council president per the statute to do what it's saying to set the agenda.
>> No, Mark just said it wasn't. It was actually the burrow. >> No, that's how it was written before, but it's not I want to learn >> of the governing body. Dad, but I'm not an attorney. So, >> I just want to start one second. I just want to point out that the mayor did set
the agenda for over 50 plus years. So, I think now that this has come up for several times to mutually agree between the council president and the mayor is fair. It's a fair compromise being that this bylaw was changed probably more than 50 years. Um, you know, it was
long-standing bylaw in the Bureau of Kennorth. So, um, I I think it's a fair compromise that we can both set the agenda. I don't think in any time in my seat here I have blindsided and added anything to the agenda that was a surprise or something that I shouldn't
have in all the years that I've been the mayor. I can always be stricken from the agenda. So all all I am asking is why can't it be that way >> to start the year off
harmoniously >> not give it to one or the other. my my council is on it and yes, >> the bottom line is >> it is the choice of of the council, right? And and and Laura could confirm this that the the way that the agenda setting is discussed is actually in the
statutory construct for the clerk and indicates that the clerk shall set the agenda as directed by council. >> Right >> now, in the past, the council in its bylaws had delegated that duty to the mayor. >> Correct. And then and I don't recall exactly what the language was, but I
remember my first year here those bylaw changes were and I don't even think I had anything to do with it. That was the same year that I was introduced. So uh the bylaws were changed that that particular meeting as well. And at that point in time the bylaws were uh changed
uh that gave uh power to then council president Mr. Plesi uh and then they were revised since that point in time. Uh, I don't recall how they were in the first instance, but I think that the bylaw change the
first year when Council Plesi was council president, >> correct? >> Was more restrictive than what we're revising here. >> Mhm. >> Um, so I certainly understand the mayor's request, uh, and if that's the
way that the council wants to revise the bylaws, that's fine. If you wanted to revise the bylaws, there'd have to be a motion. It' have to be seconded and then voted on. And then if that motion fails, then there could be a motion to pass the bylaws as proposed.
And and that's how we certainly uh can proceed. I didn't mean to interrupt in order to cut off. I just want to, you know, lend some clarity of what the statute says. >> Thank you. the new wording, the council president doesn't have the
right to say no if the mayor wants to go. >> Well, he does cuz it says he he considers requests. >> It doesn't require it, but >> he doesn't have veto power as as proposed power.
>> No, the the the last round >> pretty much gave that right. It just he gave the duty to consult and so does this now. >> So it's not moving the needle from where last year's bylaws were with respect to
the agenda making >> in this regard. it doesn't really change it from the last. Um, now an item could always be added to the agenda by way of motion during the course of a meeting by a majority vote,
but that doesn't give that right to the mayor. That gives the right to council people. Uh, so, you know, presumably if the mayor, what you would be doing is you'd have a set of bylaws that would require
the mayor to ask a council person to make a motion to support something that she wants on the agenda. Uh, if and if that's what you want, then then this accommodates that. If that's not what you want, then we
need to modify language and agree to it. Well, I think us setting the agenda mutually agreeable to both of us is is fair. >> I'll point out that wasn't what it was last year. That's what it was. >> Agree with the agree with it then.
>> This actually brings us closer to the state statute. If I'm listening to what Mark is saying correctly, the way that we have it here, >> it gets us closer to where the state statute says that you have the discretion how you want to do it. In the past, it went all one way with the mayor.
>> Uh, and then when I since I've been involved, it it went all way with well off not all way because there's a consultation, but it went to the council. So, >> council president. >> So, in a 3ear span, we've taken it from one side of the pendulum where it was completely to the council president.
We've moved it more to the center and now we've clarified what that center means with this revision cuz from what I'm hearing, we don't change much from last year. We just clarified. >> I don't think we moved anything. I think that it was
the mayor set the agenda for how many years and then the council president with would consider request from the mayor. So what I'm suggesting if we both mutually agree and do this together, it's fair. We're both we both have a
seat at the table and I don't see any reason why we've worked well together in the past. I see no reason why we won't work well together in the future. And I don't understand why anyone has a problem with that or or I don't understand the reason for it.
>> I I I'm getting the sense that it's a an A verse B type of situation, a you verse me situation. It's not a >> and I think that I'd prefer to keep this the way that it was over the last couple
years since I've been on council. It has not been the way you've described. This is my third year, fourth year now sitting here. Um, and I'd like to keep it this way. That's my opinion. I think that the way we've got it now where um, it is set by the governing body and it does include uh, requests. I don't know
if there's been requests that you've made that haven't made it onto the agenda. I I don't see how that would change pretty much. And this re restates and then further clarifies what duties the mayor has as far as setting the meeting agendas. So, it it seems appropriate to me. That's how I'm
reading this. >> Mark, you were going to add? >> Sure. Uh, so I I think that if we think about resolutions in general, resolutions are expenditures of money. Resolutions are
authorizing contracts, >> uh, directing things, uh, to be done, uh, with respect to government, town hall, town properties or something like that. Um
the mayor is charged with being the head of the municipal government. Although in the burough form of government, there are a lot of erosions to that. This is definitely a form of government that gives greater power to the council members uh than the administration.
Um, but perhaps there is a way to split the baby in this one instant and say that if the mayor would like something of a particular nature to be placed on the agenda that she would have
the right to do that. not ordinances, which would be legislative, uh, but maybe resolutions that uh, relate to to contracts, which would I I I know that you would never if if she
came to us and said that she needs a uh to enter into a contract because we need someone to maintain a boiler or put on a new roof or something like that. you would never say no to that anyway because you figure that that would be something that was necessary to to to
maintain the properties. If something like that were suggested it that that may be a way to split the baby and and and keep the legislative component separate than functional components. I'm
just thinking out loud here. I I I I I don't know how else that that baby could be split, but it's just a thought for discussion and and maybe if there was an inclination to do that, we could uh kind of come up with language on the fly.
>> Well, I'm there was an inclination to do so. >> I'm just going to I guess summarize my thoughts since I brought it up. Even though it's always been a particular way for 40, 50 years and in the last five years was changed the other way, maybe
neither way was the fair and correct way. And if we have the opportunity to modify it and jointly come together and whoever is sitting in that seat and whoever is sitting in that seat, you have to work together and collaborate
and talk about, hey, what needs to be on the agenda? what do you think about this or that and put it all together. It may be something that you're working on or you know the council members are working on that the mayor may not necessarily be
privy to or in same respect the mayor. So if you're working together you have both perspectives. Um so that's my only reason. I don't think it should ever be one side or the other. Um, so I would
request that consideration. I think it's a small ask. Um, and we could go from there. I I I have one other suggestion. Uh, we we do need to come through this meeting with a set
of bylaws. uh if the idea of trying to split the baby is something that we want to explore, we could accept these bylaws and we could amend them at the next council meeting or when we finally settle on that language. So just
>> I don't think we're asking for a big change. I think it's >> Can I ask a hypothetical question? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> My chairman, if you were in that chair, would you accept these bylaws? I would cuz I I don't I'm not seeing them as confrontational as
they're being described. I am seeing them as promoting dialogue between the mayor and the governing body. I'm seeing it as almost being identical to the rules we abided by last year, which we had no problems with. So, because of those reasons, I think they're okay. I I
wouldn't change a word to be honest with you, and that's where I stand on. >> I agree with that. I just the same for me, too. Just wanted to see how you feel. >> I want to say that because you didn't have a problem with it doesn't mean that I didn't and everyone on council didn't. So, I think that's important to to
notice that yes, you didn't have a problem with it >> because it was in it was on that side just like when it was all the mayor. The mayor wouldn't have had a problem with it. Just like you said, you prefer to have it that way. >> Last year, council president was about to say something. Let's hear from him
because he's the one that would have been in the seat. I >> mean, looks like clarification there. No problem. last year, >> right? >> So, >> but that's what we're saying. You didn't have a problem, but that doesn't mean I didn't and and some other council members didn't. >> Well, guess nothing came up on the agenda.
>> Well, we we there were no issues that came up. We worked well together, >> but that that may not always be. I mean, I don't know, >> right? >> But it kind of looks like a clarification can look like a major shift. And I think the new council president
should a newly elected council president should have uh what what he needs because we can get his job done. And for the record, I have no communication record of uh Tony. I don't know why it's that way. Anyone can check. >> Yeah. Well, I showed you the text that
went to your phone and it's on your phone. >> It's on my phone. No record of it. I'm not sure where it went. >> Okay. >> Um I could check that. You can check it. >> No, it's okay. I'm just saying >> cuz probably some of these questions could have been addressed before we got here.
>> But anyway, you're not the council president anymore, so it doesn't matter. >> No business on record. I think these record needs to be clarified, which is >> okay. It's on your burrow email, too. >> I don't have it. So, did I not show you? >> Yeah. Show me.
>> Okay. All right. We're going to move on from this. Okay. >> You don't get me. I I have evidence, Doug. I did I not show you, Doug? >> I didn't slander. >> Did you see any evidence of that accusation?
>> No. Thank you. >> So, it's on my phone. Are you slandering me? >> No, I I think it's on your phone. >> I showed you. >> Okay. But it's not on my phone. >> Okay. All right. >> Anyway, it doesn't matter. >> So, obviously, there's a difference of opinion up here.
>> Correct. Um there could be a motion to move the resolution followed by a motion to amend the bylaw in which case we clarify what that motion would be. If if it's seconded
then there has to be a vote. If it's denied, then go back to a vote in violence as voters. Let's make a motion. We have it. Vote on passes or fails. And that's it. Again, next meeting. We'll do something else. Change it. Put it on for
a vote. That's why we're here. We're here to vote. So, >> that's an official motion. Second. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Is there a motion to approve resolution 26-4? >> Motion. Second. Roll >> call.
Councilman Bole, >> no. >> Counciloman Perno, >> no. >> Councilman Mororrow, >> yes. >> Councilman Piper, >> yes. >> And Councilman Scarice, >> yes. >> Okay. Motion passes. >> Okay. At this time, I'd like to um
invite Senator Brnik to come up to administer the oath of office for our councilmen. Heat. Heat. Okay. Okay. in first department. I'd like to recognize my director, Senator Joe Ban.
Let me just tell you, you see a lot of things around the country, but I tell you, Senator Brian and I have been touring New Jersey talking about stability in government. I want to recognize my not only my friend, but my colleague, Senator, Senator Joe.
Okay, you come a little closer. You hold the Bible with your hand. Raise your hand and repeat after me. Middle school. I state your name. >> I say middle school. do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution
>> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and bear true faith and allegiance >> and bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the government >> to the government >> established in the United States >> to the governments established in the United States >> and in this state
>> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> I will faith faithfully impartial impartial and justly and justly perform all the duties perform all the duties of
the Kennorth Council of Kennorth Council >> according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me God. Help me God. CONGRATULATIONS COUNCIL witnesses before person signs it which is probably illegal. Let's see. I'll
leave this right over here. this right over here. Okay, let's bring the family right back here. >> Okay, let's wait for everybody. We don't want to retake the picture. Not if you would repeat after me. I state
your name. I, William Marorrow, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and bear true faith and allegiance >> and bear truth faith and allegiance >> to the same
>> to the same and to the government >> and to the governments established in the United States >> established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people I do further I do further very swear that I will
faithfully that I will faithfully impartially impartially and justly perform and justly perform all the duties all of the duties of Kennorth Counsel of Kennorth Counsel according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations
We still need a Bible open for you. >> Oh, sure. I'm going put you in the middle. >> Okay. I state your name. I, William Marorrow, do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution that I will support the
Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States and bear true faith and bear true faith and allegiance to Saint and allegiance to Saint and to the governments >> and to the government established in the United States established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people
under the authority of the people. I do further solemnly swear I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially and justly perform >> and justly perform all the duties all the duties of council president >> of council president >> according to the best of my ability
>> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations council president. Happy new year everybody. >> Happy new year. >> Okay. At this time, I'd like to open the meeting up to the public.
>> Motion motion. Sorry. >> Motion tomorrow and second by Councilman Pepper. Does anyone have anything to say for the good and wellbeing of the public? Please come forward and say your name and address. You got here before I did. >> Good evening, mayor, and good evening members of the council. My name is Joe Fry. My address is actually in union,
but I have the privilege and the honor of being the senator, as was mentioned earlier, to represent the 20th district, which includes the great burrow of Canada. First and foremost, happy new year, everybody. >> For all our debates, we're here and that's a good thing. And it's it's an
honor to be here with you tonight. Want to continue to emphasize the working partnership that we have with the burrow with its incredible administration. Laura, thank you. Right. The way you get things done is right. We all admire Bora, right? Thank God for Bora. And the way things happen here in the community
is something very special. I just want to make sure on behalf of Assemblyman, assemblyman elect, and myself that we offer not only good wishes for the new year, but a continued partnership in terms of what we can do, what's best for the burough. Want to continue to
advocate and have a voice that I don't care what on mutual consent. We will work with both the mayor and the council. I promise that. >> All right. for anything we can do that helps our residents because that's a good fortune we have. One of the things we all share in common is we work with the people and you on the local level
know the best of all. You have to be in touch. You have to be committed and you have to be responsive. You all do that immensely well which is why the burough has so much confidence in you and has you here on it. We look forward to being partners and continue to be. So happy new year everybody. >> Happy new year >> and let's hope the line at the cheese
steak plays out. >> Thank you Senator. >> Thank you. ANYONE ELSE? >> CARMEN. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Happy new year. New year. So, congratulations to the winners. >> Name and address.
>> Carmen go 338 North 18th Street. >> Um, we sometimes forget the candidates that did run that didn't win, that stepped up to the plate. So, I think we need to give them a round of applause, too. It's not easy to step up, get out there, and run a campaign. But I heard a
little bit of animosity today, and everybody knows I'm a person who loves unity. Somehow someway, I'm sure we're going to all come together and unite for the betterment of this district. Haven't gotten to take tape uh try the cheese steak place yet because I can't get in that parking lot with my truck. Um but
on a serious note, um this town is a beautiful town and everybody loves this town. We just we got to keep working to make things better and better and better. And I'm sure that's what you're all up here for. God bless you for what you do, standing up, stepping out, and doing the right thing for the people.
Thank you. God bless you all. Happy New Year. >> Thank you. Happy New Year. >> You mentioned Carmen was one of the candidates. He was saying he always runs and runs in almost impossible odds, but he carries on. We thank you for I love it. I don't
fight a good fight. Hi, I'm 47. >> Hi. >> Um, can you hear about the parking lot in the senior center? Um, I know they redid something and they
made it 10 times worse than it was. um they block the door to get in. So, anybody with a walker or any kind of wheelchair or anything cannot access the building from there because they put parking spaces right up to the
>> Isn't there isn't there a delineation at the end? >> So, mayor, um if I could just say what happened on this one and Moren, thanks for bringing this up and I'll ask Laura to jump into. We uh last year we passed the repainting to take away there were some businesses reserving spots they
shouldn't have in that lot and we were going to have the dumpster that was behind taking up a parking spot move to an official dumpster spot. The striping and uh we had Tony Gallerano from Harbor confirm this. They didn't do the right
plans that he had submitted to them. They shouldn't have changed the access uh pathway that uh is uh that we're hearing about here. Um, it should have stayed the same and we should have actually had a dumpster section on the other side of the parking lot that
wasn't striped out. So, it was a half job done and to the peril of some of our seniors trying to get in from >> Are they going to come back in? >> Tony said that he was going out there to look. He went, he looked. He says he has to get the striper folks back. Laura, I haven't followed up with him. It was
right around Christmas, I think, when he was doing all that. Did you hear from him at all since then? >> Then I was out with the flu. >> Okay. I I think uh I think the person will will weigh in here >> if that's okay. I'm sorry. >> Yep, that's fine. Uh the uh barrel engineer is going to weigh in on this
for us. >> Uh we contacted the contractor. He subcontracted to straight edge. They're going to come back and they're going to destroy. >> Do we have a date around when that might happen? >> It would be weather permitting. Yeah. >> No, they're a real good company to
they'll fix it. >> I don't remember the exact number. >> It's going to get fixed. Because the way it was, they had the three handicap spots right by the door. >> Mhm. >> Now there's one up by Masimo which says
don't park here because you're blocking our dumpster. So that's one handicap spot that I don't know why they even did that. And they they separated the handicap spots. What they should have done and they didn't give us an additional handicap spot. And they also
the dumpster is still in the parking. >> Yeah. >> Almost all of what you're saying there was supposed to be corrected in the current design that they didn't implement. Um so Christian, could you take some of her comments and chat with Tony about the the layout? It wasn't supposed to change to where the walkways
were getting changed. I think Tony saw that. Um >> now they're putting cones there. But >> who's the businesses? >> No, I guess our Okay. elephants are doing >> so that somebody can come up in that
parking space. So that's a waste. >> They're missing those stripes pieces. Yeah. So if you could there >> it'll get fixed. Sorry about that. >> It was supposed to be a win and they strike. >> No, it didn't. Sorry.
>> It was meant to make it better. >> Anyone else? Hi Plet. Plet Drogan 215 Fetude Avenue Kennorth. I'm like kind of blown away here. Um I've been around a long time in this
town over 50 years and I am hoping and I'm not seeing it tonight that there that both mayor council will work together. Um, I could use a nice cocktail now because it's like tension and it shouldn't be
that way. Uh, but that's not even why I was coming here tonight. I was coming here as the Kennallorth American Revolution 250 committee person that's in charge of or or on the committee of um getting to
entertainment, if you will. And I'm here to ask all of the council people, um, all the vendors, the board of education, maybe someone from the police department to support this gala that we are having.
I think you all got notified. Now, I may have to separate a couple people, but I'm just kidding. Um, but we would like your support on this. Um, it's a going to be a wonderful night. We're working very hard to kick off this new year. It
should be celebrated and we would like the support of Mayor Council and whoever else can come. That's why I'm here. >> Great. >> So, I want to see all your smiling faces. >> This is January 29th at 6:00 at Angelo's
Oh, thank you. $65. It's not so much. It's going to be five courses and music, a singer. So, I'm hoping to see all your faces. I sent Billy. 70 75 cut it. >> How many tickets are sold? Do you know?
>> No, I don't. >> Okay. I think 10 so far. I think um >> so you you can buy your tickets and sign up at Bar Hall here. So just come up. >> It's easier with the senior center >> or the senior center. You can give it to >> or you can give it to me if you see me
anywhere. And the checks are made out to the Kennallowit Historical Society. And while we're at it, we're having an event at Lriglia on February 26th as well at 6:30. >> And that's a well, okay, wine. I was going to come again next month. A wine
tasting people planned because those are two important events. Anyway, there's stuff going on every month. Shirley's working very hard and the committee is working very hard to make this a very special event. Um, so I want to see or hope most
of your smiling faces would be here and also some people from the board of education, police department, the fire department. We want to see everybody that >> I know some people from the board of education are coming cuz they told me. So we're we're getting we're getting it out there >> and good luck. >> Thank you.
>> Just make this town work. Please think of the people, not the politics or what but you're one party or another. Thank you. God bless. Be safe. I would just like to say that what you saw was the hashing out of something. We are
>> exactly our counsel. We don't have any issues. We don't hate each other. We like each other. >> Sometimes there's a difficult thing. You got to hash out. That's what we did. >> We all get along great. So >> anybody who thinks there's any animosity, there's really not.
>> So drinks are on Billy. >> Okay. We're going to answer the bylaws that the council president picks up to bar. >> I think it was I know I read it somewhere. >> I don't want to but in this is a public.
>> Let's anyone else from the public. Okay. Seeing no one, I'd like a motion to close the floor for public discussion. >> Motion second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. Is there any other general business anyone would like to discuss?
>> Uh I I would um I as this is the reorg meeting I would just like to thank the people of Kennorth for putting Sabino and myself here for another 3 years. Uh this job is not easy. We go through things like this and these people show up, the ones that I'm sitting with here. So I thank you for that. Uh like I said,
the job's not easy, but it is very fulfilling even when we have tough conversations. Uh, it's tiring, but I think it's worth it at every turn and every accomplishment that we can make. So, because we're in this together, I do believe we will thrive here together. And I just want to thank the people of
Kennaworth and my fellow governing body folks and Laura and Mark and the chief and every other person in town who makes this place operate. So, thank you all. >> You're welcome. >> Anyone else? >> Yeah, I would. So, um, since I
spearheaded that spirited, uh, discussion, I do think, as Doug said, it happens all the time, every time. And if more people came to the council meetings, they would see that because we are passionate about what we're doing.
And it all is about the burrow. It is not a position where you're being paid to be here. You choose to be here. And not only are you a council person, you are then delegated committees that you have a responsibility to attend those
meetings as well and bring the information from here to there and back. Uh this week, this is my third reorg. I have another one tomorrow at the health department. And I look around at all the people on those committees and so far
I've counted probably almost 75 volunteers on assorted committee committees in this burrow giving of their time and energy to just try and make our burrow the best that it could
be. And when we do have spirited conversations and and we feel that we're both doing it for the right reasons, it's better to have that than to have somebody that sits in in this seat or any other seat and be complacent because
that's not what the residents are looking for and that's not what we should be doing. So, um I thank you and uh pull it get a tougher skin or have a glass of wine before you come up. But thank you all very much and happy new
year. >> Anyone else? >> Um I like to copy what Billy said. It's hard act to follow. But uh I do want to mention I appreciate the town of Kennorth. People have supported us, give us another chance to continue uh to
guide this town during our time here to uh make sure that it's the same town that we grew up in and for the next generation. That's our job and duty. That's how that's my vision and we're going to work even harder. Now that we have more experience, we'll be more effective at getting things done. In the
beginning, you got to learn the ropes and how things work, >> and you'd be surprised in how things get installed. But, uh, we'll be able to move things along great and, uh, hope everyone had a happy holiday season. Looking forward to making a great 2026 for everyone. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Anyone else? >> Okay. >> Joe, I don't We don't know what we have no idea. Well, Martin Luther King Day is coming up uh before our next meeting, right? >> Belly laugh day. >> What is it? >> What is it? >> Belly L day. >> Belly laugh day.
>> I never heard of that one. >> Joe do that one. That's definitely we're trying. We can't live up to uh you know Joe's list, but we can try. >> Joe's the best. He is. >> Okay. I would like to uh welcome Father Giovani Rizzo uh from St. Teresa's
Church for the benediction. >> Sure. Congratulations to the new members and thank you >> and happy new year to all of you. >> Happy New Year, father. >> That's right. So let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ, you told us through the evangelist St. Matthew uh when two or three are gathered in your name, there I am. be in the midst of his council as they begin their work and be always with them. Accompany them
uh give them a spirit of unity, humility uh as they work for the common good of our town. Uh may God bless uh all of us uh who uh are committed to the uh good
of the people and uh may he always assist us with his wisdom and strength. And I bless you all. The father and the son and the holy spirit. >> Amen. >> Thank you, father.
>> Okay, if there's nothing further for the good and welfare of the bell, can I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Got that motion made by council himself. Seconded by council. Okay. >> Good night everyone. All in favor?
>> Good night everyone. Good night. Good night. Heat. Heat.