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Mhm. >> That's the information. >> Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. Mhm. >> I want to Council a Council meeting Monday, June 22nd. This meeting is now called to order. All rise. Councilman

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Vincherri, salute to the flag, please. >> 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. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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>> Take notice that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 and N.J.S.A. 10:4-10 as follows. A notice of the meeting was prominently posted on the bulletin board at the municipal building located at 225 Main Street, Little Falls, New Jersey on

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January 14, 2026. A copy of the notice was sent to the North Jersey Herald, the News, and the Record on the same date. Additionally, a copy of the notice was filed in the office of the Township Clerk on said date. A link and a telephone number to join the meeting virtually can be accessed on the Township website at

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littlefallsnj.gov. Electronic provisions have been established for the public to participate during the public comment portion of the meeting. >> Thank you. At this time, Madam Clerk, call the roll. >> Council member Patel. >> Present. >> Council member Murphy? Council member Habit? Council member Vancheri? Council

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President Scoba? >> Present. Have a motion to open to the public hearing for the 2026 municipal budget. >> So moved. >> Moved by Councilman Vancheri, second by Councilman Habit. All those in favor? >> Aye. >> All those opposed? Motion carries.

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The public hearing is now open. Is there anyone in our chat that would like to say anything? Seeing no one come before us, have a motion to close to the public for the hearing to for the 2026 municipal budget. >> So moved. >> Uh moved by Councilwoman Patel, second

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by Councilman Vancheri. All those in favor? All those opposed? Motion carries. Have a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 18th, 2026. >> So moved. >> Moved by Councilwoman Habit, second by Councilman Vancheri. Please call the roll to approve the

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minutes of May 18th, 2026. >> Council member Patel? >> Yes. >> Council member Habit? >> Yes. >> Council member Vancheri? >> Yes. >> Council President Scoba? >> Yes. Have a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 8th, 2026. Moved by Councilman Vancheri, second by Councilman Patel. Madam Clerk?

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>> Council member Patel? >> Yes. >> Council member Habit? >> Yes. >> Council member Vancheri? >> Yes. >> Council President Scoba? >> Yes. We'll [clears throat] start with our council reports. Uh Councilwoman Patel? >> Uh thank you, Council President. This past weekend, um I did have the

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pleasure with Council President Scoba and Councilman Vancheri to attend the grand opening of Tucker Dance House here in Little Falls. It was definitely a packed event, um and it was great to see such great support, especially for a woman-owned business and for someone as

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passionate as the owner, Gianna, is. Um we wish them nothing but the best here in Little Falls. Um as the public health committee updates, this Wednesday, June 24th at 1:00 p.m., there is going to be a healthy brain habits program at the Little Falls Civic Center.

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Um essentially, research shows that a healthy lifestyle with healthy habits help reduce the risk of dementia. And so, the workshop is essentially designed um to show little things that you can change on your day-to-day

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routines um to support brain health. So, if you would like to attend, you can contact the Leal at the Clifton Health Department at 973-470-5773. Um the next meeting for the Public Health Committee is Wednesday, July 8th. It's going to be at 5:30 at the Little

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Falls Civic Center. And then finally, although this is more than a month away, on Thursday, July 30th at 11:00 a.m. um the Health Department will be at the Little Falls Library for story time and introduction of their book Louie the Leg Dog. So,

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whoever wants to go can uh register through the library portal. That's all I have, Council President. >> Thank you for your report. Councilwoman Habit? >> Thank you, Council President. Um this Saturday uh there was also the library uh summer kickoff summer reading

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kickoff. Uh thank you to the council members that were able to attend. I think uh Councilman Deansherry has more fun than anyone else, even with the petting zoo. Um >> [laughter] >> So, thank you to everyone for coming. They had a great event uh with lots of

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people partaking, and they even had a um raffle to win tickets to the Crayola Factory. So, it was a very good and well-attended event. Um the Farmers Market also had a great weekend this weekend um even with Father's Day, it was still very busy. Uh the vendors are

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very happy. The residents and customers seem very happy. Um and the Farmers Market will continue until the end of October. Um 4th of July is right around the corner, and it is the 250th uh birthday of our nation and to kick

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off that, uh, 4th of July, the historic, uh, society of Little Falls, um, Old Town Hall is having a dedication of their front plaza at Old Town Hall on July the 4th, uh, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Uh, you can come down to the, uh,

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Stevens Avenue at to the plaza and see the completed, uh, exterior improvements of Old Town Hall as part of a grant from AARP which they were very fortunate to get. And also the Little Falls Historic Society is looking to do a 2026 time

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capsule. Um, so you can reach out to the Historic Society if you would like to contribute anything to be installed in the time capsule that will be installed at Old Town Hall. Um, also on that day the PBA will be, um, hosting their

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annual 4th of July street fair. Um, all are welcome. It is always a great event and for a great cause. That's all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you. Councilman Ben Sherry. >> Thanks, Council President. Um, yes, I was there Saturday at the library kickoff and yes, I did go by the petting

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zoo and yes, I did go down the slide because they did ask me to do that. Um, kudos to the library for putting that together over the weekend. They had a great crowd. Um, the kids had fun. There was a lot to do and while they were there, they had them sign up for the summer reading program. That at the end of the day is the the goal. Um, I do

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echo what Councilwoman, uh, Patel said about the Tucker dance opening over the weekend. Joan has an amazing story to tell. Um, you know, with her personal her she had just lost her mother recently and to, you know, see her dream come to fruition. She was so excited, you know, to be there and kick

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it off with the rest of her family as well as the students that have been with her for a long time. We wish her nothing but the best. Also, um, kudos to the Fine Grind. They have their 21st, uh, birthday as, uh, Rhonda Malek, the owner, says to celebrate, um, 21 years in Little Falls. So we

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continued success to them. I I do also want to congratulate all the graduates last week. School one in Little Falls had their graduation and then on and then on Tuesday and then on Friday Great Valley High School had their graduation. Great job by both our superintendents, Superintendent

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Marinelli for Little Falls schools and Superintendent Dr. Brackley. It was great ceremony in both places and just wish all the kids nothing but the best and what's next for them. Last day he's got a couple things. I do want to send condolences to the Little Falls Police Department as well as the

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family of retired Detective Captain Robert Ryker. You know, the announcement came out that he passed away on June 12th and you know, just a little history about the retired Detective Captain. He served for over 30 years in the community not only with the Police Department, but he was also for a

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number of years a member of the Eagle Squad company and Enterprise company, too. So, our condolences, of course, go to him and his family as well as the members of the PD that knew and worked with him over the years. And then just one last thing on Friday, people are around on

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June 26th at 2:00 p.m., it's the walkout for our current chief, Brian Brault, who after 20 years of service in the Township of Little Falls is retiring. So, if anybody is around and want to stop by to congratulate him on his walkout, you know, we wish current chief nothing but the best and we also look

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forward to Deputy Chief Presing you know, taking over shortly and just kind of working with us going the rest of the way. So, that's it for me. >> Thank you. Counselor Wenzel, anything for this going body? >> No. >> Thank you. Chief Presing. Chief Presing. >> [clears throat]

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>> Have a motion to open the meeting to the public for agenda items. >> So moved. >> Moved by Councilwoman Wittel. >> Second. >> Seconded by Councilwoman Hablitz. All those in favor? >> Aye. >> All those opposed? Motion carries. Madam Clerk.

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>> Anyone wishing to address the Township Council may do so through the Council President. It is preferred if you give your name and address for the record. Comments are to be limited to 3 minutes. However, if appropriate, you may be granted additional time in the sole discretion of the Council President. Members of the public who have joined the meeting virtually and desire to

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provide comment shall raise their virtual hand in the Zoom application. The meeting moderator will queue the members of the public that wish to provide comment and the Council President will recognize them in order. Members of the public who have joined the meeting by calling in must press star six to mute and unmute themselves and star nine to raise their hand.

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Members of the public who have joined the meeting via the Zoom application must click the reactions icon and then the raise hand icon. Once the process is complete, we will return to the regular order of business. >> Thank you. The floor is now open. Anyone wish to speak in our chat room? Seeing no one come before us, can we

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have a motion to close the public? >> So moved by Councilman Ven Cherry, second by Councilman Habit, so those in favor? All those opposed? Can we have a motion to adopt resolutions B through H? >> So moved. >> Moved by Councilman Habit, second by Councilman Patel. Madam Clerk, call the

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Council uh for reso- for resolutions B through H. Roll call. >> Councilmember Patel? >> Yes. >> Councilmember Habit? >> Yes. >> Councilmember Ven Cherry? >> Yes. >> Council President Scrobe? >> Yes. Can we have a motion um to adopt resolution A?

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>> So moved. >> Moved by I'm sorry, I didn't catch the first. Is that Councilman Patel? >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel made motion, second by Councilman Ven Cherry. Madam Clerk, call the roll for resolution A. >> Councilmember Patel? >> No. >> Councilmember Habit? >> Yes.

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>> Councilmember Ven Cherry? >> Yes. >> Council President Scrobe? >> Yes. >> [clears throat] >> Can we have a motion to open the meeting to the public for general matters? >> So moved by Councilman Ven Cherry. >> Second. >> Second by Councilman Patel. All those in favor? >> I.

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>> All those opposed? Madam Clerk. >> Anyone wishing to address the Township Council may do so through the Council President. It is preferred if you give your name and address for the record. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. However, if appropriate, you may be granted additional time in the sole discretion of the Council President. Members of the public who have joined the meeting virtually and and desire to

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provide comment shall raise their virtual hand in the Zoom application. Meeting moderator will queue the members of the public that wish to provide comment and the Council President will recognize them in order. Members of the public who have joined the meeting by calling in must press star six to mute and unmute themselves and star nine to raise their hand. Members of the public who have joined

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the meeting via the Zoom application must click the reactions icon and then the raise hand icon. Once the process is complete, we will return to the regular order of business. >> Thank you. The floor is now open. Uh Mr. Veterinary. Mr. Veterinary, can you hear us? Mr. Veterinary, are you on

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>> Yep. Can you hear me everyone? >> Uh good evening. >> Hi, good evening Council President. Uh thank you uh Councilwoman Hablitzel for making the announcement. Yes, we will be um out at Old Town Hall 10:00 a.m. on July 4th in recognition of the 250th and also

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as um you know, our first dedication. This will be the dedication of the front plaza area and the new patio for Ethan and the Bean and the new handicap accessible walkways and um brick pathways that we've installed at Old Town Hall. So, um we look forward to

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showing everyone that and uh lots more to uh report on maybe at the next meeting on the interior renovations that will be coming along uh probably in the next couple of months. >> Uh for the record, that was Mr. John Veterinary Veterinary on behalf of the Historical Society. Um so, it looks like

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you're really picking up progress pretty quick. What what do you figure is your estimate time that you'll be completed with the whole entire project? >> So, I think the the entire project is probably still another I hate to say it, but because there's a delay with the

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grants and submitting everything, it's still probably a year away with the footnote that there's a possibility that we might be able to get Ethan and the Bean in earlier. Maybe by the end of by the end of the year, maybe around November or December.

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That's a possibility, but I think the we're making very good progress and we're about to embark on the um HVAC and the electrical, and then at that point just putting the building back together, and most of the balance will be cosmetic. So, I would expect that

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we should be done within the year, and maybe Ethan and the Bean will open up just a little prior to, maybe at the end of this year. >> Thank you for the update. >> Thank you. Thank you, everybody. >> [clears throat] >> Seeing no one else, no one else coming before us, kind of motion to close the public. >> So >> Moved by Councilman Venter second by

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Councilman Patel. All those in favor? >> Aye. >> All those opposed? This motion carries. Want to thank the staff for assisting me in putting in this meeting together. I appreciate your professionalism. Can have a motion to to adjourn this meeting? >> So >> Moved by Councilman Venter second by Councilman Patel. All those in favor?

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All those opposed? This meeting is now closed.