this meeting is being held in accordance with the public laws 1975 chapter 231. An adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a notice sent to the store ledger store ledger local source and 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 regards to this meeting. Please stand for the flag 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. Call >> here. >> Councilman Bole here. >> Councilman Fella >> here. >> Councilman Mororrow >> here. >> Councilman Sces
>> here. Council members Deo and Piper are excused. Is there a motion to approve the minutes of February 4th, 2026? Motion rolled by council.
I apologize. >> Council, >> yes. >> Councilman Finella, >> yes. Council Moro. >> Yes. Council. >> Yes. >> And Council Member Gard. >> Okay. Good evening everyone. Um, tonight it is my honor uh to recognize a
resident this evening whose dedication to Kennorth truly uh reflects the spirit of volunteerism. Lillian Thasana has generously given her time and talents to our community for many years, always stepping forward
where help was needed and doing so with care and commitment. She has proudly served on the Kennorth beautifification committee, the municipal alliance, and the Pride and Kennorth Committee, helping to strengthen and foster our community pride. In addition, Lillian
has been deeply involved with the Calmer Senior Citizens Club where her leadership and dedication has helped keep our senior community active, connected, and valued. Guided by kindness, kindness, reliability, and a genuine love for this community, Lillian
service has made a meaningful and lasting impact, and we are very grateful to you, Lillian. Thank you. Okay, perfect. Congratulations. Thank you. is absolute.
I know you >> got it. Okay. Um, finance report. Councilman Mororrow. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh, we have a positive update this evening regarding our bond sale. Uh as outlined in my prior reports, our finance office along with our auditors and bond council have been
working diligently to prepare for this bond issuance. We recently completed our ratings call with Moody's and I'm pleased to report that we've maintained our double A2 rating. Moody's specifically noted the strength of our financial position which is a testament to the sound fiscal management of this
governing body led by Ken, our CFO. Thank you, Ken. Uh that strong rating translated directly into today's results uh where we had our bond sale bids due. Uh they came in exceptionally strong. We received eight competitive bids with TD
Financial Products LLC submitting the winning proposal. The total interest cost for approximately 2.86% of the excuse me the total interest cost is approximately 2.86% 86% on the 12.35
uh $345 million 13-year bond issuance. Our finance professionals are very pleased with these results which reflect both market confidence and continued fiscal stability of this municipality. Lastly, the finance committee will uh likely be meeting very soon to discuss
the 2026 budget uh the municipal budget that is uh along with several outstanding items for review, including things like fireworks and what we're going to be doing this year for the 250. Uh so we'll provide more detailed updates at the next meeting. And mayor, uh I just want to let you know I think we want to workshop a little bit. The
finance committee was talking about this before the bulk ordinance. So whenever the appropriate time would be before we do that. Yep. Absolutely. >> Thank you. Uh, Department of Public Counsel. Thank you, Councilman. Uh, Department of Public Works, Councilman Bole. >> First, I want to thank Greg and the DPW
for the benches at the park in the marriage today. Um, I have a letter from DPW. The Kennorth Department of Public Works would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Union County, the Kennorth Council, and our fellow department heads
for their support in securing funding for two important projects completed at the end of 2025. The first project is the installation of a new vehicle washing. This collaborative effort has brought the burrow into full compliance
with NJ standards, ensuring the protection of our local waterheds from contaminated runoff generated during vehicle washing operations. This improvement reflects our shared commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory
compliance. The second project involved the installation of up upgraded security cameras that meet current FCC regulations. These enhanced systems s significantly improve safety and monitoring
capabilities across all our public parks, the senior center and the department of public works. These projects demonstrate what can be accomplished through strong partnerships and proactive planning. We appreciate the continued support of Union County and the Kennorth Council in helping us
improve infrastructure, maintain compliance, and enhance public safety for our residents. And that's all I have. >> Thank you, Councilman. Department of Public Safety, Councilman Fest. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um, basically the the report uh was already read for last
month. Um, so basically there's nothing to report, but I would like to let everybody know that it's been informed uh by the police chief that there have been a rash of breakins and forcible entry and people should, you know, be
mindful they see something next door or anything that looks very suspicious, make sure that you report it to the police department. It's uh it's getting scary, you know, forcible entry. It's not like they find an open door. easy in, but they're forcing their way in and
it's uh not not good. So, um yeah, it's crazy and this town is always a quiet, you know, peaceful town, safe, but uh it's unfortunate and that's all. >> Thank you, Councilman.
Planning and zoning, Councilman Scarice. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh like what council Michelle said uh beginning month the number crunch there a few things uh there are some investigations going on regarding uh work done with a few homes
in town without permits. Uh that's under investigation. We'll have the full results uh if they had permits or not. Uh also um just have a few uh like where builders are buying larger properties and subdividing and that's really only
things that are pending. in the near future. That's all I have to report. >> Okay. Thank you, Councilman. Uh, recreation and fire. Councilman Piper is excused. Does someone have his report? Council member. >> Okay. You know what? He did tell me
that. I'm sorry. Uh, health, education, and welfare. Councilwoman Gardana Perno is also excused. And I do have a report from her. Uh for the health department, uh shared service agreements for the health officer, environmental health specialists, and animal control have
been signed. Cases of the flu are finally on the decline. That's good news. Uh and the next meeting for the health department is tomorrow, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. For the library, children's crafts, Friday, February 20th, for three and seven year olds at
3:30. Make it rhyme poetry class Monday, February 23rd at 3:30. Four-week workshop for middle schoolers. English for all Monday, February 23rd, 5:00 p.m. for adults. Good time string
band, Wednesday, February 25th at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. You can call uh to register for for specific events. And they also have uh a pretty large listing of things going on there on their website. Uh, social concerns. The AmRev uh 25 is
having a wine tasting on February 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Lriglia. Tickets are $40. I know there's still some spaces available if anyone would like to join. Uh, you can uh give a cash or check payable to the Kennorth Historical
Society and you can pick tickets up at here at Barrow Hall. Correct. Colleen still has the tickets here at Burrow Hall. or you can uh see Shirley or possibly Pette. Shirley Maxwell, the senior director. Uh next event uh for
this uh senior center is soups on on Thursday, March 19th. And I believe that that is also I'm not 100% sure. I can't remember, but I think that time is also at 7:00 p.m. Um but you can check that I think on the
historical web Kennaworth Historical Society. And the next board of education meeting is Monday, March 9th at 7 PM. >> What's the date for the sup? >> Soups on is >> March 19th. >> March 19th. It's a Thursday night.
Okay. Uh burrow engineer. >> The engineer is not unexpected emergency and is unable to. >> Okay. Uh burrow CFO. Thank you, mayor. As Finance Chairman Mororrow mentioned, uh we had an excellent bond sale this morning. Uh the
closing of that will be on February 26th and we were very pleased with the amount of biders and the results of the bids and it was a very competitive uh process this year. Um and that's all I have right now. >> Thank you, Ken. >> Brow attorney.
>> Uh I have nothing to report. Mayor, >> uh burrow administrator. Thank you, mayor. Um, I'm preparing a submission under the New Jersey DCA LEAP implementations grant program at the lead agency for the shared services group to acquire a Jedervac combination
truck. The equipment would modernize aging infrastructure, eliminate contractor reliance, and enhance emergency response and storm water maintenance capacity. Uh, the petition filing for the June 2026 primary election is due Monday, March 26 by 4 p.m., and all petitions must be filed in
the clerk's office. Party chairs have been reminded of the applicable signature requirements and encouraged to collect more than the minimum as signatures will be verified against voter registration records. Uh coordination meeting has been scheduled with construction planning, zoning, finance, and engineering to address
inconsistencies in some of our uh interdep department protocols and procedures. And we're hoping to align the processes and improve uh our our workflow. Also, um I we had already spoken with some of the council members in regards
to compliance with the mediation agreement for the resolution, the ordinances that are on for this evening. We have a deadline of March 16th. Our meeting is the 18th. The council has been told and they're open to rescheduling the next regular scheduled
meeting for March 18th and backing it up two days to the 16th so we can meet our um compliancy requirements with uh the court. And I will have a resolution on for the next meeting for that. And
that is all I have. >> Can I ask what was the flood management tool that you were talking about? The first thing that you mentioned the something for for flood water capacity. I missed the >> for the jet back truck.
>> Yeah. What was that? So, for the jetack truck, it's supposed to help us with the storm water maintenance because if we can clean out some of those clogs, it'll make the uh pipes work and flow and the sewers flow more efficiently. And this way, we won't have some of the backups. If there are any that are currently
blocked up, we should be able to >> once we identify and have the equipment to do so. >> Sounds like a good tool to have. >> Absolutely. If there's no other questions, that's all I have. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh, next for council consideration is
the consent agenda consisting of resolutions 26-77 through 26-79. So, a motion to approve the consent agenda. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Councilman Fest, seconded by Councilman Marorrow. Roll call.
Resolutions 26-7 through 26-79 have been approved by one motion. All items will be reported individually and full in the minutes. Councilman Bole, yes. >> Councilman Finella, >> yes. >> Councilman Warro, >> yes. Councilman Spice, >> yes. >> Council members Gioeno, Cerno, and Piper are excused.
>> Okay. Uh there is before we move on to the ordinances, there is a request for uh discussion on the bulk um ordinance, the bulk waste. >> Yes. >> So, we're going to discuss that at this time before we move forward. >> Thank you, mayor. Um
>> so, Greg, uh I I noticed we want to reduce all fees. Um sounds like a good thing. and to promote people uh or residents throwing out the garbage the correct way. Uh certainly something that we should do. Got a couple of questions. The reduction in fees and Ken helped out
a little bit with uh some of the finance questions. What the forecasting would look like uh what we pull in without the reduced fees versus what we would expect to pull in with the reduced fees. And it seemed like even before reducing the fees, it's a very low number that the borrow would receive. 4,000 or so. Ken
was an estimate. that that's what Greg provided me. >> Yeah. >> So, it seems pretty low. Um negligible impact, if you will, on on the budget when all said and done. My question, though, and I I wanted to workshop this. What if we didn't reduce
pickup fees, but eliminated drop off fees? There's no extra service that the guys on the DPW would have to labor, just residents coming with their own garbage. the tonnage fee is all we would really absorb and then keep the existing
fees for the pickup where we do have to provide a service. Would would that be an option here? And do you think it would achieve the same results that you want as far as people just recycling and throwing out the materials the correct way? >> And might I interject, what is the
volume of drop off versus pickup? >> Since we uh created a a drop off fee, it's kind of like been 50/50. Um, if you need a complete analysis and post office just keep a record of that, who pays for a pickup
versus who pays for a drop off? And I think in my experience, I think it's just been 50/50 to be honest. I mean, more people seem to be happier with the lower fees for drop off, but some people just like paying for the convenience of us having to pick it up,
especially if it's a heavy item and they don't have the vehicle big enough transported like a king-size mattress for example. >> So, if we lower or drop the fees all together for drop off, what would be the expense the town decided to get to
>> disposal? Well, our ticket fees last year were 1,800 and change for the year for outcome. >> So, we're looking at our reflection of that fees trying to recover saying the
drop off fee is just trying to recover the tipping fees. >> That was the reason why it was originally generated. Yes. But since we don't have a scale, there's no way for us to determine the the weight because our tipping fees are based off the weight.
So not by just doing simple math and I'm not pretending to be the CFO or know what you know. If it's 50/50 and we're paying about $4,000 for the the whole operation of or we're collecting 4,000 I
should say, we're going to collect 2,000 for just going out for the pickup. the tipping fees at 1,800 are going to get paid for still by the pickup service and we could eliminate the drop off fee. And I I personally look I would call I would
call DPW to pick up the sofa. I'm taking the ceiling fan and a few other things that were in I'm bringing those myself um to save a few bucks >> if that's possible. I mean I'd rather go that way. Just eliminate the drop off and keep the current fee structure for
pickup service. Not drop off. Is that strictly enforced? You got to show driver's license that you live in town. We don't want somebody from another town coming in say I live in town and here's my stuff. And drop. >> If we're going to make it free, then yes, they would have to show that they're a resident.
>> I personally think that some of the drop off or the pickup fees are really high. I was happy to see this reduction because I know I had two mattresses picked up um small mattresses, but they were a mattress. it was like 150 bucks.
Like I thought that was a lot, >> but I didn't have the ability at the time to drop it off and I don't even know if that was an option at that time. But um you know so I I like the fact that these have been you know I mean
some of the some of the fees I think are high like a recliner, a desk, a couch, $85, you know, I think people before spending $85 bucks may not dispose of it correctly. And I think having the fees
lower encourages people to get rid of things the correct way. like and we're not having an issue with reducing that price for people to drop off and it is a significant reduction in most cases. I mean in it goes from $40
to $5, $40 to $20. It's like almost half $40 to $10. Like I still I I I kind of like the way this is structured um for that reason. You know, I think if it's a lot of money to to have someone
and they can't bring it to the yard, don't have the ability, and if it's a bigger piece of furniture, they might not be able to, even if it's not heavy. Um, you know, I mean, I get the jetted bathtub being that price, but some of the prices I just thought right from the
go were just really a lot of money. Um, 75 bucks for a dehumidifier or an air conditioning unit. I mean obviously that has free on it's a little bit different then we they um >> mayor >> I'm sorry to interrupt
>> may I just suggest possibly giving tableabling this for a meeting and letting me work with Greg and Laura and figure out exactly is it 50/50 roughly how much money we truly are >> that's a good idea >> truly instead of rushing this through to
try and achieve what you want to achieve >> but to make sure we're still going to at least cover the cost and you know we'll take into consideration drop off possibly being free and what we can try and reduce the other two to still get
people to adhere to it >> still cover our collection disposal cost >> okay just car that >> I'd also wonder if uh even a flat fee to address what the mayor's saying about
two mattresses coming 285 where it's just one trip to the home. >> Does it really have to be charge 85 for two mattresses? Are we seeing >> some efficiency? Like first item 85, second item 10. Like is there a way to do something like that?
>> I just personally thought 150 bucks was a lot of money for two like twin mattresses, right? >> Well, and the thing is it's it's grouped in together with uh uh the recliners or the kitchen table which would be exceedingly heavier than the mattress. So, the tipping fee really wasn't even
factored into the price there. So, it is I'm all for this, Greg. I I just wonder how far can we push it to almost reduce fees for drop off and maybe address some of the the pickup, but I honestly uh not trying to get myself in trouble. I
didn't know ceiling fans would have been on the list here. I probably would have cracked the wings off and thrown them out in the garbage. I I I didn't say I did. I said I probably would have. Uh, >> all right. Good discussion here. >> I have a question though. Then if the
fees were too high, like how do we calculate the fees last year and we discovering that we have grant money or something enabling us to lower the fees or did you just >> It's just as us to lower fees. >> As Ken mentioned, it was just doing simple math. >> Okay.
>> Realizing what we were bringing in versus what we were spending and also listening to the residents over the last two years. uh voicing their objections while still complying but voicing saying you know this is too expensive I'll do it anyway um but select few would say
it's too expensive I'm just going to get indust >> right I mean yeah $85 you want to get rid of a little kid's desk or something like it just seems like a lot for something that you're paying a lot to throw something out >> but do remember we do provide the two three
>> you know right >> for those people that are willing to wait. >> They want they don't want to wait, >> right? I understand. I just felt that the fees were high and if we could possibly make this work where it works for people dropping things off and then we can give a little bit of a discount
also to some of these fees or lower some of them and maybe maybe we can look at the categories like uh Councilman Mororrow suggested. You know, obviously a twin mattress doesn't weigh the same as, you know, a couch or a recliner or a dining room table, right? So, maybe we
can look at that, too. We're going to take it apart. >> What we can try and do is look at the disposal costs from last year based on the amount of people that we had pick up from and maybe come up with just a flat field overall. I don't know. We'll put our heads together,
work, and we'll present it back to you. Maybe we'll discuss it next meeting and then the following meeting and put the ordinance on with the exact >> is that okay? >> Okay. >> Another issue is the do we still have to come to the burough hall pay and then go
see to the yard. >> Is there a way we can pay on site? A lot of people said why can't we just pay on site? So that would be massive because being inconvenient is almost as a detriment as as the price because I go down I mean it's really not that much but
something >> understood. Um is it is it possible is that possible to set something up that where you would just collect the money. >> I'll ask you a war to be honest with you. >> All right. So maybe when we're we can also have that conversation too when we're talking about this >> collect money.
What about a pay online and then I got a print out and I could bring that or show you my phone as >> I mean is there some way we can put this in um the only one that has that is for the uh for the finance office taxes and court. >> Okay. And the wreck the wreck department
you can sign up on >> community pass. I mean I'm like maybe there could be some kind of community pass thing for garbage. I don't know. >> I don't know. All right. So, um, is there a mo do you want a motion to, uh, can I have a motion to pull ordinance?
Let me get the right number here. >> 20 2602. >> Um, number >> Yeah. 20 2026 02. It doesn't say it. >> Motion. Second.
motion made by council finish. Second by council mor. We need a roll call for that. Councilman Bole. >> Yes. >> Council. >> Yes. >> Councilman Oro. >> Yes. >> Councilman Sces. >> Yes. >> And council members and Piper are
>> um one last thing. This ordinance following workshop and then the page. I was trying to move to council more. Which ordinance is it? >> It's basically I'm sure it's in everyone for
everyone. All right. It's regarding affordable housing um infrastructure improvements page 16. >> Which ordinance are you talking about? Can we get the number?
>> Uh 20 263 86. I'm sure it's in the other ones as well. um infrastructure improvements. Uh second paragraph halfway down um basically last sent developers shall be
responsible for contributing towards any infrastructure upgrades. So my concern is uh I don't believe the borrow to pay for a tight budget. Um and I don't know if that protects the borrow enough. Maybe our burough attorney can look at it. And then also we need to
know going in, are we possibly on the hook for this? Then we've got a budget for this >> depending on I know there was a problem with sor lines that they weren't designed for mass numbers of people. >> Yeah, we're getting we're getting up to where you are. J2
>> J2 J2. >> Yeah, J2 contributing sounds like we're going partial half and half. Yeah, like I'll kick it. But what is that contribution? That's my concern. I don't I don't know what that number is. If they have to run
a new shoreline, I don't know. That's just a concern of mine. >> Yeah, I hear what you say. It's almost the developer shall be responsible for contributing towards any infrastructure upgrades, >> which is good, but I rather >> But what does that mean? the contributing towards >> is that them paying the whole thing or
is that >> I have developers shall provide utility roadway traffic studies evaluating existing conditions and then shall be responsible for contributing towards the infrastructure upgrades. >> It's also on five. Yeah, it's going to be on all
>> that's just a concern like if I'm contributing that means I'm kicking in but someone else kicking in and that's going to be the rest of the tax. >> That's pretty much standard language. >> Yeah, we added that all in these ordinances. You want me to come up? >> Yes, please. Um Gabe, if you don't mind,
would you please introduce yourself? Dave is here this evening. >> Good. Good evening. Gabe Bale Consultants. Uh I'm here to answer any questions and regarding the affordable housing ordinances, give kind of a background of why we're here. But in in
terms of your question, Councilman, I mean there's no set answer in terms of how much you know the developer be contributing or municipality. I mean the way we say it shall
say the portion but I mean in terms of providing alllet uh I don't know the burl can do that but I mean to that it's up to burough attorney if that's possible. >> So the way this is written it's not just
they're going to contribute it's in in accordance with the ml. So the MLU the MLO sets forth what requirements each developer has to meet when they uh when they make their application for redeveloper and it also gives the the uh township or
the governing body the uh right to negotiate those. So if you want to make them contribute all you can make them contribute all. If you want them to be incentivized you can pay for 25% or 30% whatever it may be. But it's it's in
accordance with the requirements in the ML MLUL which is uh gives you guys the right to negotiate that when it comes to a redevelopers group. >> So it has to go on a case by case basis. >> It's a case by case basis. Yes. >> So we can negotiate this at some point. >> The the redevelopers agreement. Yes.
When you go to each developer's agreement, each one is different. Some sometimes you get a great project that they want to include, you know, 25% affordable housing units. that's something you'd rather have than 10%. If you've got, you know, 200 units and
they're going to give you a certain amount of units as affordable, you would like you you would rather them give more affordable units. You give them breaks in a different way. So, that's a way it's just a way for you this this is a way for you to u require them to
contribute, but then you did get to uh negotiate that later on. >> All right. So, >> so everybody comfortable with that language. >> That makes me a little more comfortable. >> I'm a little more comfortable. I just >> to me it's like I don't know where
>> and again none of the little piece of pipe line. >> None of the infrastructure you will know until that developer makes the um makes the application to become redeveloper of whatever area is in need of redevelopment. I mean the languages is not the full
responsibility. I mean we we want to make that clear that developer will pay their share in terms of necessary infrastructure upgrades for any redevelopment project. So we wanted to make sure that was included language in all these or all the overlay ordinances
which are being introduced tonight. >> Yeah, that was my concern. As long as we're not on the hook for everything will have its own redevelopment agreement which will set the guidelines in there. So you'll be covered >> in that respect. >> Okay.
>> I feel better now. >> Me too. >> It's almost like a prata share. So each developer will will bring to you their plan uh for these affordable housing needs and then it if it requires
widening a street or um for example they're assigned by no trucks after so a certain time those infrastructure requirements can be passed along or they can be shared but it's up to it's up to the township when those development agreements come
>> and um I guess you as bur engineer you Uh you can tell us if they say oh no we don't have to do any uh say increasing sewer lines or anything you guys can say no you actually you do >> they get we would have to provide >> they can't get out on a bare minimum
like >> we have to provide sewer capacity analysis show the flow what the development will provide required terms of capacity so it's necessary needed for infrastructure upgrades terms of sewer it's the developer responsibility
>> okay thank I'm good. Good. >> You're good. Everyone's good. >> Thank you. >> Ordinance 20263, an ordinance to en enact 120-23.19 Mark Road overlay zone in article 23 in
part 3 in chapter 120 of the code of the burough county to provide district regulations for an overlay zone and to address compliance within the bureau's affordable housing obligations. This ordinance establishes the Mark Road overlay zone in Kennallorth to meet the
barrel's fourth round affordable housing obligations by permitting multifamily residential development with a 20% affordable housing set aside. It outlines zoning regulations, design standards, green building practices, and infrastructure requirements for properties within that overlay zone. Is
there a motion to approve the ordinance? Ordinance uh 20 26-3 on introduction. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Council Bole. Seconded by Councilman Karice. Roll call. Councilman
Bole. >> Yes. >> Councilman Finella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Warro. >> Yes. >> Council Scarice. >> Yes. >> Council members Dear Down Perno and Piper are excused. Ordinance 2026-3 will be scheduled for public hearing and adoption at the March 16th uh 2026
council meeting at 6 pm. Next up for introduction is ordinance 2026-04 and ordinance to enact chapters 120-23.18 and article 23 in part 3 and chapter 120 of the code of the bureau of Kenmore to
provide district regulations for an overlay zone and to address compliance with the bureau's affordable housing obligations. This ordinance establishes the mortgage street overlay zone in Kennawward to meet affordable affordable housing obligations by permitting multifamily residential development with
a minimum 20% affordable uh housing set aside on designated properties along Market Street. It outlines zones, regulations, design standards, green building practices, and climate resiliency measures for developments within this overlay zone. Is there a
motion to approve 2026-04 on introduction? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Finestrell. Seconded by Councilman Scarice. Roll call. Councilman Bole. >> Yes. >> Councilman Finestella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> Yes.
>> Councilman Scarice. >> Yes. >> Council members Dear Down Personno and Piper are excused. Ordinance 2026-04 will be scheduled for public hearing and adoption at the March 16th council meeting at 6 p.m.
Next up for introduction is ordinance 2026-05 an ordinance to enact chapter 120-23.17 the North Michigan Avenue Overlay Zone and Rule 23 and part 3 and chapter 120 the code of the bureau of kennel to provide district regulations for an
overlay zone and to address compliance with the bureau of affordable housing obligations. This ordinance establishes North Michigan Avenue overlay zone in Kennaware to meet affordable housing obligations by permitting multifamily residential development with a minimum
20% affordable housing set aside on designated properties along Market Street Michigan Avenue. I'm sorry, this is a typo here. Um, North Michigan Avenue. It outlines zoning regulations, design standards, green building practices, and climate resiliency
measures for developments within this overlay zone. Is there a motion to approve ordinance 2026-05 on introduction? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Council. Motion made by Councilman Bole. Seconded by Councilman Fenistella. Roll
call. >> Councilman Bole. >> Yes. >> Councilman Finestella. >> Yes. >> Council Mororrow. >> Yes. >> Councilman Sces. >> Council members Gardo Pero and Piper are excused. Ordinance 2026-05 will be scheduled for public hearing and adoption at the March 16th. council
meeting at 6 pm. The next up is ordinance 2026-06, an ordinance to enact chapters 120-23.20, the West Summer Avenue overlay zone in article 23 and part three and chapter 120 of the code of the bureau of counterworth to provide
district regulations at an overlay zone and to address compliance with the burough's affordable housing obligation. This ordinance establishes the West Sumner Avenue overlay zoning counterware to meet affordable housing obligations by permitting multifamily residential development with a minimum 20%
affordable housing set aside on designated properties along West Sumner Avenue. It outlines zoning regulations, design standards, green building practices, and climate resiliency measures for developments within this overlay zone. Is there a motion to
approve 2026-06 on introduction? Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Mororrow, seconded by Councilman Fenistra. Roll call. >> Councilman Bole. Yes. >> Councilman Finestrella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> Yes.
>> Councilman Scice. >> Yes. >> Council members Dear Down Perno and Piper are excused. Next up for introduction is ordinance 2026-07, an ordinance amending part five, affordable housing in chapter 120, land use of the code of the burough of Canorth to address requirements of the fair share h
housing act as amended and the uniform housing affordability controls as amended regarding compliance with the bureau's affordable housing obligations. Purpose of this ordinance is to amend the land use code to comply with the fair housing act and uniform housing affordability controls ensuring the
creation and long-term affordability of very low low and moderate income housing units. It establishes detailed requirements for inclusionary developments, affordable affordability controls, design standards, affirmative marketing monitoring, and enforcement
mechanisms to meet the municipality's fair share housing obligations. Is there a motion to approve 2026 ordinance 2026-07 on introduction? >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman Mororrow, seconded by Councilman Scurice. Roll
call. Councilman Bole. >> Yes. >> Councilman Finestella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Morrow. >> Yes. >> Councilman Scurice. >> Yes. >> Council members Gardano, Paserno, and Piper are excused. Ordinance 2026-07 will be scheduled for public hearing and
adoption at the March 16th council meeting at 6 pm. >> Okay. At this time, I'd like a motion to open the floor to the public. >> Second. >> Motion Council Bole, seconded by Councilman Fenestra. All in favor? >> I. >> Does anyone have anything to say for the
good and well-being of Kennorth? Please come forward and state your name and address. Okay. Seeing no one, I'd like a motion to close the floor for public discussion. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Councilman, seconded by Councilman Dennis. All in favor?
>> I. >> Are there any general uh business or any any anything else anyone else would like to discuss? >> Yeah, I would. Thank you, mayor. Um, just want to note the irony of calling anything that we voted on as affordable
when the fact is as we've been voting on these types of things in the state of New Jersey at large, life has gotten less affordable. >> Yep. >> So, it is quite ironic and I just feel like pointing that out. So, thank you. >> I agree. Thank you, gentlemen. >> It has raised rent for everyone.
>> Yeah. We have to make because uh we're talking two bedrooms, three grand a month to average for Union County. Three bedroom 3500 one bedroom 2300. >> Yep. >> And the housing is even worse.
Cost cost very hard for uh people firsttime buyers. >> Absolutely. >> Okay. I just want to announce that our next meeting that was scheduled on March 18th is is going to be on March 16th at 6:00 p.m. So, we have a meeting change.
If everyone can make note of that, it is a Monday, March 16th at 6 p.m. >> So, is it more on the 4th? >> Yes. >> No. >> No. >> Oh, wait. Yes. Yes. Yes. I'm I'm confused now. Yes. There's a meeting on the 4th. We're just moving the meeting
on Wednesday from the 18th to the 16th. Okay. I'd like a motion to adjourn. Motion >> coming up. >> I checked this. >> Oh my god. >> There's a lot. >> Motion was made by Councilman Mororrow.
Second by Councilman Scur. Um Joe. Nothing. I just wanted to say uh me and Bob Piner were at the seniors on Wednesday the 11th was for a pizza at the center. That's right. Really nice.
>> Yeah. The the senior center hosted by uh Telina. Um she's really a pizza fanatic, whatever you want to call it. She had an evening gown with pictures of pizza on
it and explained, you know, how it came about and every country, >> you know, she's actually in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most amount of pizza items. >> Yeah. >> It's quite impressive. >> Yeah. And then she's having the pizza at the
>> VW. That's in April, I believe. It's a Sunday, April 19th, maybe. Something like that. >> I might I might have that date. your phone. I >> I don't have it in my phone, but I believe it's it is April 19th.
>> One person said you're going to be here anyway. >> How often do you eat pizza? >> Well, I'd eat pizza every day if I could. >> I want to eat pizza every day. >> All right. Well, good night everyone. I'll see you in a couple weeks.
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