Welcome everyone to the town shop county workshop meeting Monday December 8th 2025. This meeting is now called to order. Council Murphy please lead us in salute to the flag 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. >> Madame clerk, can you please read? Yes. Thank you. Please read statement of public notice at this time. >> Take notice that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance
with NJSA 104-8 and NJSA 104-10 as follows. 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 December 5th, 2025. A copy of the notice was sent to the North Jersey Herald and News in 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 in a telephone number to join the meeting virtually can be accessed on the township website at littlefallsenj.gov. Electronic provisions have been established for the public to participate during the public comment portion of the meeting. >> Thank you. At this time, please call the
role. >> Council member Patel, Council Member Murphy, >> present. >> Council member Havitz, Council Member Vaneri, >> present. Council President >> Spa President, let the record show that Councilman Patel is now joining us for the meeting.
>> Can I have a motion to go into executive session for discussion on pending and anticipated litigation? >> So moved. >> Moved by Councilman Murphy, second by Councilman Ventur. All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion carries. We'll be in executive probably for about 15 to
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have a motion to uh return to open session. >> So moved by Councilman Venturi, second by Councilman Murphy. All those in favor. All those opposed. Motion carries. Tonight uh we are celebrating the fifth and sixth grade boys soccer team coached
by Alhabib, Mike Martinelli, Alex Kleta, and joined by Chase O'Neal, Mr. Organazac, and Phil Arena. The group came together to battle every game and delivered a perfect 80 season. They kept the momentum rolling with two playoffs
wins to become the East Division season champions. They fought hard in a cross division final against Rosland. These boys played fiercely, worked as one, and never backed down. We want to welcome you tonight. It's our honor to have you
here. Be presented with me uh medals. The mayor Damiano is at a conference. Councilman Venter is going to do that honor of passing out the medals. Councilman. >> Sure. >> Uh if not, don't worry. I can talk loud. Okay.
may need to ask others. >> Now, I know you guys had a great season. I was there that night when you won. You were down and you could see it on your face. It's like, uhoh, this is not going to be good. But you rallied and you won
that game and just to see your reaction as well as your parents and your other family members that night. I've never seen so many people attack one person scoring a goal in this town. So, that was great. But what we want to do is have your head coach come up, Al Hooie. Al just wins. If you notice, you know,
that night after he won, I texted him, Alex, and Mike, and basically said, "All you do is win." I sent him that song because he's won three championships in a row in baseball, and then he coaches soccer for the first year, and he wins a championship. So, Al, you want to come up and introduce the players so they can get their medals? All right,
>> this is like my second home, right? This is not my first time doing this. I'm really proud of you guys. You guys battled all season. I just wanted to say, you know, a little quick something. It's our last time together and I'm truly proud of you guys. So, it's an honor for me to call you guys up and
give you guys medals. So, uh let's begin. Let's go first with uh this guy right here. He was uh played defense. He's on the shorter side, but he played like a pit bull. Uh let's bring up Cooper, another guy that played defense and just
got better as the season went on. in this next guy seemed like he didn't want to come to soccer practice, but we got on him and he played better and got better. He's smiling. I see him over there. I see him. Come on up. Next guy. This guy came to every
practice. He worked so hard. Our coaches Phil and Chase had never gave up on him and I'm so proud of him. Arda. Next we're going to go with a underrated player. Underrated. He's a little bit of work, he's going to be even that much
better. Zia, this next guy, I was rooting for him to score a goal. He almost scored a goal in the game. Uh, he's smiling. He knows. He knows I'm looking at him. We all rooted for you. You almost had it, but maybe next year. But he contributed a lot to
our team. Cameron Next, one of our goalies kept us in a lot of games. Uh, he's pretty tall for his size. Uh, Reed. Let's go with our other goalie. Another guy that made a lot of saves for us.
Played on played midfield, too. He's a a great player. Stephen, let's go with a guy that had an amazing shot the Latin the championship game. That shot blew me away. It almost went in and I'm really proud of that. That was a nice shot. Seriously, keep it up,
Dino. Everyone knows when I when I speak, everyone knows who I'm talking about. Another guy scored a bunch of goals. He's got speed. He's a great player, Marco. Let's go with another player that's
underrated. This guy, if he keeps it up, he could be really well, really good. Uh, Manny Another player that has a lot of speed, scores goals, a great player. I mean, our defensive wall kept us in so many
games. These two guys are the best defense I've seen in any age. Let's start with Aman. Aman's partner in crime, Adrian. Next guy scored a lot of goals, did a
lot for our team. One of our anchors, Muhammad Another guy scored a bunch of goals. One of our co- captains. I'm so proud of him. When he scored his first goal, I was very happy for him. And he continued to score goals. And I'm going to say, "Keep it
up, Vinnie." And last, this guy scored a lot of goals. He he I'm going to get choked up here. I'm starting to get choked up because we lost and I know it meant a lot to him to win. So, uh
>> want to introduce your own son? Come on. >> I'm getting choked up because we lost even though we lost the championship. You guys are champions to me. We We're the East Eastern Division champions. Let's not forget that. That means a lot. We were undefeated. I know we lost this game and he was upset, but you know
what? You were one of the anchors of the team. I'm so proud of you, Ryan. I was getting choked up. I'm sorry. Yeah. And the coaches, of course, these guys put in so much time. I mean, we had so many practice. I know some of the
parents were happy or upset or mad because we practiced like three times a week, but we loved it. We wanted the kids to learn. We had fun. and we just try to the kids better. Uh let's start with coach Ethan. >> You want to say? >> Yeah.
>> I'm just proud of all of them. I mean, we come a long way. So, and it was fun being Grimace. So, yeah. >> By the way, he was Grimace, too. Let's give it another guy uh that I'm I'm so happy I'm working with him. He's working with me
in basketball, Coach Chase. >> Wow. >> Uh this guy right here, he's my right-hand guy. Uh ever since he reached out to me, we've been working together. Uh, we're working in basketball. The guy means a lot to me, Coach Phil.
And then, uh, my other coaches, coach, another guy that's was there every night with us. Uh, this guy means a lot to me as well, Coach Alex. We have a lot. We had a lot of coaches, but we have a lot of practices and we, you know, we we tried to, you know, do
the best we can. And this last guy, he was there every night freezing with me. Uh, put a lot of work into helping us get to where we got. Uh, Coach Mike, >> council members, you want to come? >> And that's it. Thank you guys so much
for everything. Thank you. >> Yeah, I got to get closer. Sit in front of me. Hey, get a little closer. Perfect. All right. Thanks, guys. >> Now you guys are Huh? >> No, no, no, no, no. He got canc.
>> Yeah. >> Take a picture with the metal. >> Oh, but Hey Chris, better >> you got it. talk about health. >> At this time, we're uh we have our health uh director, Mr. Beagle who will
give us an update report. Mr. Beagle, the floor is yours. >> Good evening. Can you hear me? >> Hi, good evening everyone. Thank you for allowing us to just uh give you a very brief update. Um in the public health
world, it's that time of year again where the um influenza-like illness is starting to rise. Uh we have seen an increase in P County with our flu and mo mainly flu into emergency room. So if
you did not get your flu shot, you can definitely get your flu shot with the Clipton Health Department. You can just give us a call at 973-470-5778. Um, you should also speak to your physicians about the RSV and the uh pneumonia shot as well. Um, you should
really speak to your medical professional. Just some very quickly on uh some of the things that we've been doing is we have had a paint and sip that has been become very popular. It's a health education
program that while we discuss health topic, we uh have someone that leads a painting and we've had 30 attendees in Little Falls. Um and that was with we partnered with the John Thorough Cancer Center regarding breast cancer
awareness. Uh we performed the health department has performed the tobacco age of sale enforcement inspections. We've issued uh 12 summones, 10 for uh selling flavored vapes and two for underage um
selling to a minor. So there's a a fee a fine that's associated with with 2,000 and $1,000 and we will continue to go out and do our surveillance and we you know pretty much we do that quarterly. Uh we continue workly clo work closely
with our school systems. That's Little Falls of State Valley uh for any type of outbreak that we um have noticed and thankfully at this time there's nothing. So that's a good thing. We've been working with the Banyan School. Um they
have a group of uh students that come by the health department every week and they help us with administration um items such as organ organization of files and alphabetizing different things. And then uh one thing that we
have done and we've completed are all food inspections um for the township of Little Falls that includes Montclair State that we we have done. Uh just briefly I just wanted to um talk about the respiratory illness surveillance
report. Um, like I said before, it seems like the flu has uh definitely been on the rise and we will find that as the the holidays go on that you're going to see uh more and more uh individuals like us might get the flu
and survive it no problem. Uh seniors or immune compromised individuals might get the same thing, end up in the hospital. So, we have to be mindful when we're going to holiday events. So much fun, right? That we um remember that other
people are there. So, if you're not feeling well and you know you have uh sore throat, runny nose, those type of signs and symptoms, you should think about going before you uh get someone else sick. At this time, I want to bring up Jennifer
just to talk about one of the things that we're working with the public health committee on. You can go to the podium, Jen. Yes. >> Good evening. Um, so we are in the midst of conducting a mini community health assessment for the township of Little
Falls. We've been working with the um Little Falls Public Health Committee with Councilwoman Patel and um a few other members, residents here in the township of Little Falls um just to gain
insight into the health needs, desires, um perspective of residents on the health and wellness um in Little Falls. So far, we've conducted one focus group. Uh we had 11 senior citizens talk with
us uh back in I think it was November. Time is flying by. Um unfortunately we did have to cancel one that we were supposed to have a couple weeks ago because we did not have enough actually it was last week enough people registered. You need at least five
people to um properly facilitate a focus group and we only had four people that were registered. So, uh, we postponed that and hopefully we'll get a better response after the holidays. We also, um, postponed a focus group that we had
scheduled with our, uh, parents of school age children, but now we're working with the PTA at school two and school three, and um, hopefully we'll be able to speak with some of those parents in January. Um, some of you may have been contacted
by members or staff at the health department um about being interviewed for a key informant interview. That's also part of the health assessment where as community leaders we ask you um about 10 questions again having to do with
health and wellness in the township of Little Falls. So, if you have been contacted by someone in the health department from our health education team, if you wouldn't mind getting back to them and giving maybe a half an hour of your time, we would really appreciate
it. Um, that's a really integral part of um participatory research when we're doing community health assessments. Um, we were hoping to have the report done in January, but because of the some of the delays that we've been experiencing, it looks like it's going
to be more like late winter, early spring for that report. But hopefully we'll give you some greater insight um into public health in the township, what residents need, what they're looking for, some of um our challenges, but also the assets and strengths that we have
here in the township. Does anybody have any questions about the health assessment? >> I know you came before before us. Uh but for the record, can you just state your name and your position? >> I'm sorry. >> That's okay. >> Uh my name is Jennifer Kidd and I am the project coordinator at the Clifton
Health Department. >> Thank you. No questions from the deas. Thank you for coming tonight. >> Any questions for Mr. Beagle? Before you leave, Mr. Beagle, can you uh you mentioned about the flu shot. Is that something someone could just show up in Clifton or call? How's that work? >> Just give us a call. this way our nurses
there and um again number is 973-470-5778 and we will gladly give you a shot >> and I guess that's a no charge >> is that a freebie no charge >> at this point it'll be no charge >> counciloman Patel any followup >> no I just want to thank John and Jen for
being here um working with the health department is a great honor you are doing amazing work and I look forward to continue working with you >> thank you thank you for joining us this evening Have a motion to open a meeting for general matters and agenda items. Moved
by councilman and cherry, second by council Murphy. All those in favor. All those opposed. The motion carries. Madam clerk, please. >> 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 three minutes. However, if appropriate, you
may be granted additional time in the school discretion of the council president. Members of the public who have joined the meeting virtually and desire to provide comment shall raise their virtual hand in the Zoom application. The meeting moderator will cue 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 polling in must press star six to mute and unmute themselves and star 9 to raise their hand. 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. Is
there anyone in the chat that like to speak to us? No. See no one else come before us in the council chambers. Have a motion to close the public. Moved by council Mattel. Second by Councilman Ventur. All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? Motion carries. Item number one is a tax resolution. Simply
we can't collect taxes twice. Although that would be nice, but we don't we can't do it. So, we're going to be refunding the developer monies as you know. You see it in your docket. Resolution uh two, the affordable housing Senate Bill 4736.
I I know Senator Benji Wimberly pretty well. I don't know uh the other Senator Singleton, but uh councel, this is a bill that they're putting forth uh for houses of worships that municipalities or cities have when they're no longer uh
when their flock or pushers are long no longer praying and the house of worship is going to be sold. It's to allow municipalities and cities to turn that into affordable housing. Of course, it still have to go through the planning board, but we're we're sort of not in favor of that. Would you like to
elaborate? >> So, what this does, it puts in puts these um generally houses of worship into a uh preferred category. And it really doesn't flesh out completely how
that's going to happen and what the benefits are. It's kind of more of an aspirational bill without much meat on it. And uh that's largely I believe because there isn't and I've spoke to you about this
in the past that there's lack of clarity from uh the division of housing in term in terms of um housing regulations coming from the state from the department of community affairs. So, I it's it's kind of a cart before the
horse type situation. And uh what it does is that um it puts them into this preferential category without kind of fleshing out what the terms of that preference are.
It just says that they're they get a preference. Um which it and once again uh you know we're doing the work that we need to do to meet the obligations under the current law and this just to some
degree uh moves the proverbial goalposts because now you have situations where you have houses of worship and then there's always been a question as to what qualifies as a house of worship. Uh, so that's not really fleshed out. I
mean, we all know kind of what we would what the general public would understand or houses of worship, but it doesn't exactly say what constitutes a house of worship. So, um, for all those reasons,
it may be a well-meaning bill. I know Senator Wimbley um and Senator uh Singleary uh want to assist these uh houses of worship especially those which exist in the inner city and bring
affordable housing there which you know I I think that most people would be in favor of and would say that's that's a great thing but also it just doesn't match up just doing it statewide and without those parameters.
>> Thank you. Questions, comments? Resolution three. I'm really happy to see this with MSU. Mr. Cronone, I know you worked on this on behalf of the township to, uh, rectify billing. I think if Council Murphy, if you also
want to add in, but Mr. Qurong. >> Sure. So, uh, like council president said, very happy to announce a community service contribution agreement with MSU on November 26th. uh the township went into an agreement uh which was basically
for the property located at 100 Woods Road that was acquired by Montlair State as a way to alleviate the tax burden for the township. Uh we went into an agreement for 50 years. We called it the 30 for30. So it will be uh $30,000
per year. So we're happy to see that uh increase into the township. Uh also signed into this agreement. I spoke to the mayor. We have a service agreement for fire services provided to MSU. Uh the agreement hadn't changed since 2010.
So for the last 15 years, the township saw no increase. So we went up from uh 160 to 215, but there's a 34% increase for money sp. And is that increase now kind of automatic years going that we
don't uh it automatically will happen? >> Yes, that's correct. So, um, the the $30,000 per year was prrated back January 1st of this year and then effective this month when it was signed would be the fire. >> Thank you, Councilman Murphy. Any
comment on that? >> Just want to thank the BA on that. I think when I talked to a lot of people about Mon State University, what they don't realize is when they purchase a parse of land or property that we lose that ratable upon their purchase because they're tax exempt. And so, this is a huge success and a huge win for the town. So, I just want to thank Vince for
that. And yeah, like you said, that rate hasn't changed in in a decade. So the amount that we go up there, 215, even though it doesn't sound like a crazy number, for the amount that we go up there, it does add up. So just want to thank you for your work on that. Much appreciated. >> Thank you. >> We'll move on. Have a motion and a
motion and uh a second to approve the applications. >> Moved by Councilman Patel, second by Councilman uh Van Cherry. Madam Cler, call the role. >> Council member Patel. >> Yes. >> Council member Murphy. Yes. >> Council member Vaneri. Yes. >> Council President. >> Yes. Have a motion to approve um
resolution A through D. >> Moved by Councilwoman Patel. >> Second by Councilman Ventur, call, please call the role for resolutions A through uh D. >> Council member Patel. >> Yes. Council member Murphy. Yes. >> Council member Vaneri. >> Yes. >> Yes. Uh Counciloman Patel, you want to
lead us off, please? >> Just a quick update. There is going to be a free lung cancer assessment on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Um, it's going to be held at the Clipton Health Department. Uh, if anyone needs to
register, contact them at 9739868678. And again, I just want to thank John and his entire team for all the work that they do for Little Falls. Um, looking forward to working with them. >> Councilman Ben. >> Thanks, Council President. Um, you know,
I first want to say thanks to the kids and the coaches for coming in. Uh, one thing I didn't mention was they were the only team in Little Falls that actually make the playoffs this year. Out of all the 24 teams that we have, this was the only team that actually made the playoffs and won the division. So, kudos to them. Um, also want to say thank you
to everyone that was involved with the three town parade that just took place um, right after Thanksgiving. It was a great night. You saw crowds of people from town. Uh big kudos to the Little Falls Police Department, the Little Falls Fire Department, EMS, OEM, CERT
team, as well as DPW. Uh you know, our guys were out there working, dealing with everything because there's always someone that's got to complain or said they didn't know there was a parade and everything else, but you know, they handled it professionally as always, and it went off without a hitch. And you know, to see everybody's smiles, whether
it was a kid or an adult, it was a great thing. And I do want to have a special shout out to Totoa Engine 973. Uh Vince Mariano. We had a family in town. They lost their mom earlier this year and we wanted to do something nice, but we needed a truck. And you know, when we
were uh sort of stumped, didn't have room for them, made a call to um Engine 973, and Vince made sure that those kids as well as their family were taken care of. And you know, they they had a great experience. So very grateful for Total 973 stepping up to take care of uh some
of our residents. Um, you know, we just had the tree lighting on Friday. It was a great event. It was very cold. Of course, Councilwoman Patel is going to wear a heavier coat hopefully next year uh to the event, but just grateful for all the work that was done by the recck department. They did a really nice job. You know, it was a couple people today that came here and said, "It was so
cool. It was so cool. What are you going to do next year?" So, there's definitely an expectation. Um, there were a couple events over the weekend that we attended. You know, the ABC had their annual breakfast with Santa and then right across the street, the library had breakfast with Santa. So everybody's there's a lot of Santaas in town. Did
want to say too this Saturday at 9:00 out of S Valley High School, uh the Little Falls PBA 346 does their annual breakfast with Santa. So if anyone's around, it's for Little Falls residents. Please stop by from 9 to 11. Um also bring a toy that they will take uh to
St. Joe's as part of their annual donation. Then you know on Saturday if anybody's around at 11:00 too, swing by by Holy Cypro. It's Reese Across America. It's a, you know, special event where, you know, volunteers from all over come to place Reese on those, uh, our heroes. So, if you are around,
please do that. Um, there's also a couple reminders. I know Councilwoman Havitz isn't here. There's light up Little Falls. So, if you haven't signed up yet for the holiday uh, contest, please do so. If you want to see 59 inflatables, you can come to Hopsson and you can see what my son has pulled together. There's a holiday uh, trolley
ride next week. I have to say the trolley ride opened up and within three minutes all the slots were booked. So, uh, the recck department is looking at trying to add additional dates potentially. So, it's great to see that they had three slots and people really snatched them up pretty fast. Um, also
too, the recck department has a tree, so make sure you stop by. They're looking for decorations. So, if you have something that's non-glass, please drop it by and put it on the tree. And then on December 17th is the Monura lighting at 6:30. So, if you are around, please stop by. at Wilmore Road Park. Now,
besides town stuff, there's some other updates that I wanted to do. Uh, I've been working with Commissioner Bartlett trying to figure out a situation on Newark Compton when it comes to adding additional crosswalks and putting some more pedestrian friendly signs. Um, but I know he's been a little busy. So, I
had a chance to connect with the DOT as well as Governor Murphy's office. And I'm hoping to have an update either this week or next week where they're going to come out for a visit. Once I have all the details, I'll set it up to make sure that, you know, members of Little Falls track uh police department's traffic division will be there as well. So hopefully we get that resolved because a
few of the businesses have just opened up and there's also a new building there. So we've had some requests from both just asking a little more um options in terms of crossings. Then the other thing too, as I mentioned previously, myself and um DPW Superintendent Campbell, we went around just identifying new signs that we need
to order. from police to say that we ordered our additional 25 mile perph speed signs and we're also working on finalizing all the details around the additional signs we need in terms of loading zones and handicaps. We're hoping to have those soon. Also hoping to have the additional crosswalks painted. I know they're supposed to come
out, but it's getting colder and colder. We started marking off some new ones, so hopefully that the rest can be finished before the end of the year so that they all look uniformed with the hashes. And I did ask the mayor too if we could possibly get in the Morris Canal parking lot the lines restriped. I think what a
lot of people don't realize is when you go into the Morris Canal, there's a lot more parking as you go further up. And because the lines have faded, I've asked them uh if they can get the DBW team just to paint that, especially with the holiday season, a lot more people are going to frequent downtown. So I want to make sure there's additional spots that
people um realize are there. That's it for me. Council President, >> Councilman Venturi, would you like to speak about the new trolley uh program that we ran that we had the trolley going around town? >> I just mentioned Yeah, I mentioned Yeah, had all three. Yes, it's coming up next
week. Like I said, the rec department's looking to add additional dates. They're working with the vendors, so hopefully once they do, they can announce it because a few residents had reached out said, "Hey, I couldn't book uh the trolley for me and my kids." So hopefully we can, you know, help them out. >> Thank you, Councilman Murphy. >> Thank you, Council President. just want
to mirror uh the councilman's remarks on the uh team being with being with us here tonight. Um and and recognize them for their hard work. Obviously, they didn't win the final game, but man, it sounds like they put a lot of work and a lot of effort to get there. So, just want to recognize them and uh thank them for being here with us tonight. I also want to thank John Beagle and his team.
Uh I get a lot of compliments uh about the health department, everything that they do. So, I know Councilman Battel and and him and and the health committee do a great job at um at preventative and getting residents of the town stuff that that uh resources that we otherwise wouldn't have available to us. So, just want to recognize them and thank them as
well. Uh we did have a domestic violence awareness committee meeting uh last Tuesday in which JBWS joined the call uh and advised the committee on the new resources that they have available now to the township um now that they have the bid from Pay County. Uh the committee is thrilled. Uh this sounds
like we are going to be getting a ton more help um than we were getting previously. Um they're going to be a lot more involved in our events in town. They're going to be kind of by our side at events and sharing information and providing more resources and and bringing staff as well. Uh so that in of itself is huge, but the biggest thing
that we spoke about was the divert team. So it sounds like sometime in the new year we will be doing divert training. It is a 40hour course which will be open to any resident of Little Falls as well as some surrounding towns. So uh it's a hybrid course. It'll be half in person, half uh half online via Zoom. Uh what
this training will do is it'll make you divert certified. Uh the huge win for the town is that once you are divert certified um you can now respond to anything happening in town and related to domestic violence or uh anything dealing with a victim or survivor to
help them out and provide the resources. The win is that uh you are now a volunteer and under the JBWS insurance and confidentiality. And so that's something that we didn't have before. Um and so that's a huge win for us as well because we'll now be able to have volunteers that now fall under some type
of protection and insurance which is which is really nice for them. Um so I'll keep everybody updated on when that training is going to be. Uh she's going to be speaking with a couple of towns to see if we can do it in one big class. Um but look for that sometime in the new year to begin happening. Um, and then once that training happens, we'll we'll
be up and running with the divert team, which is an awesome thing for the town. So, it's all I have, council president. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman Murphy. Uh, Chief Pro, uh, just a reminder, uh, started December 5th. It's running until January
1st. We have our drive sober or 100 hour enforcement. I did have the privilege to attend lunchon last week norththeast order. So none will see when we uh get up to a picture.
And then um Mary, she's been a cor with us for the last 27 years. the certificate of backyard. part to the collaboration between the uh council and the police department obviously by councilman
traffic safety committee uh traffic safety section headed by it's just a collaboration at aa lights participation in the annual grants and then we've also done some of the over
pedestrian enforcement so in totality they've recognized one. >> Thank Thank you, Chief, for that hard work. We appreciate what you do for us and for the police department. >> Vince Control, do you have anything you like to bring forward to us?
>> I do not, sir. >> Shade Tree has been hard at work. We anticipate that they'll be planting 23 trees around town. Hopefully, it doesn't freeze. That would prohibit that. Uh we're also excited that uh at the reorg to announce a new director at it for our
municipal alliance which has been a little bit uh dormant. Uh we're really excited that this individual is going to be stepping up and bringing that program uh to be very active. Have a motion to open the meeting to the public for agenda items. >> So moved by Councilman Murphy, second by
Councilman Ventur. All those in favor. >> All those opposed? Motion carries. Madame 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 are to be limited to three minutes. However, if appropriate, you may be granted additional time. The sole
discretion of the council president. Members of the public will join the meeting virtually and desire to provide comment shall raise their virtual hand in the Zoom application. The meeting moderator will cue the members of the public that wish to provide comment and the council president as order. Members of the public who have joined the meeting by calling in must press star
six to mute and unmute themselves and star 9 to raise their hand. Members of the public will join 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, Madam Clerk. The floor is now open. I don't see anyone in the chat. Am
I correct? Thank you. I see no one coming before us. And this council chambers have a motion to close the public. So moved by Councilman Patel, second by Councilman Veri. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? Motion carries. Want to thank staff for assisting me in
putting this agenda on for this evening. Have a motion to adjourn this meeting. Move by Councilman Venturi. Second. Second by Councilman Patel. All those in favor. All those opposed? Motion carries. This meeting is now closed.