So, good evening everyone. Wonderful to have you join us tonight. Uh, the December 10th, 2025 council meeting of the Long Branch City Council will now come to order. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Roses, >> here. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> I'm here.
>> Mrs. Whittis, >> here. >> Mr. Dangler, >> here. >> Dr. Vote, >> here. Uh all please stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> 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. >> And if I could ask if everyone would please remain standing. If we could have a moment of of silence.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired detective corporal John Garin. Number badge number 179. Uh Detective Corporal Garin was hired by
the Longridge uh PD September 1st, 1976 and served honorably until retiring in March 2006. Most of his career was spent on the detective bureau where he diligently tackled some of the most demanding jobs
in the department including specializing in evidence and property control. He will be remembered not only for his dedication to service but for his big smile and never ending kindness.
Thank you. I will now read um the mission statement for the city council. The Long Branch mayor, city council, and administration are committed to cultivating an environment of m mutual trust and respect that values the diversity of our
community. We will strive to enhance the quality of life for all who live here by making Long Ranch a desirable place in which to live and prosper. We will treat all members of the public with respect and expect the same in return.
Certification, please. >> I hereby certify that this meeting has been published in the newspaper in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act and posted as required by law. >> Thank you. And we will now have a presentation uh lifesaving award uh officer Guzman
um and uh business administrator Mr. Shirley will lead us through >> you. >> Y we turn this thing real quick. Thank you everyone for coming. For anyone that doesn't know, my name is
Charles Shirley. I'm the business administrator and the director of public safety. Um just real quick, I just wanted to say for anyone that doesn't know um what happened or didn't see the video, um I kind of come from a dual field, both fire and police. And I got to tell you, um what Officer Guzman did
was uh very heroic. Uh most most firemen that don't have their gear wouldn't do what he did. He uh he tried to make the stairs three times, just couldn't do it. and and it was something that not at his fault but his training immediately kicked in and you can see the difference
between uh police and military. He literally knew the solution went downstairs and all of this happened in 30 seconds of him just doing it. You can hear the fireman arriving uh as he was pulling the gentleman out of the um out of the house. So it was nothing short of heroic. So as Captain Saro is going to
read off a few things and then the mayor I'm sorry council president. Go ahead. You want to go first? >> Okay. [laughter] Absolutely. Guzman is the way to pronounce it. Okay. This uh certificate is presented to Juan Guzman um for your extraordinary
bravery, determination, resourcefulness, and professionalism regarding your response and actions to save a track trapped victim in a house fire on Vancort Avenue. repeatedly fighting against intense smoke, low visibility,
and hazardous conditions. You improvised a mask using an article of clothing closing and successfully located and removed the victim from the second floor of the home to receive timely emergency
treatment. Your actions exemplify the meaning of public service at the highest level and we are proud to have you as an officer for the city of Long Branch uh police department. Presented this day,
this 10th day of December 2025, signed by the mayor, John Palone, and by myself, Anita vote. Officer Guzman, you could come up if you want to. I'm Captain Saria. I'm the officer in charge for Long Branch. To my left is Captain Hazel. He's our patrol
commander. Um before we actually read the official commendation, first I would like to thank our business administrator, city councilman, mayor, and every all the leaders up here for taking the time out tonight to uh honor our officers that did excellent job today. As you can see in the back, it's
it's important when our officers uh see all the support that we get from you guys. So, thank you for that. Now, before I I read this, um I'm going to kind of get a little bit more into detail from what the business administrator said, and I I'm just going to ask you to put yourselves in officer
uh Guzman's shoes. Uh he was in his police car. All of a sudden, he gets a phone call that there's a house fire, and they believe that there's somebody trapped in the house and the phone gets disconnected. Um he's the first one on scene, uh the only one on scene. He pushes the door open. Uh, searches the
bottom of the house first. Um, doesn't find anybody, but hears someone upstairs. Uh, he immediately runs up the steps. Uh, when you get upstairs, everything is smoke except maybe the bottom two feet from the floor. Um, he doesn't even think twice about it. He
gets on his knees um and crawls into a cloud of smoke. uh it's easy to see the entrance, but it's not very easy to see the exit once you're in a house that you're not familiar with that house. So, um he goes inside uh he sees the our
victim is not able to get him out right away. They gets too hot and too smoky for him. He comes back to the steps. He tries to go back inside. He's not able to because of the heat. He runs downstairs, gets a jacket that's on on the couch, uh, waters it, comes right
back upstairs, goes upstairs, covers himself up with that soaked jacket, and drags this gentleman out to safety. Um, so that's what we're here for today. You know, when I read this, it doesn't get into detail, but that's why, uh, we feel
that what he did, he deserves u, you know, a life-saving award. Now, I was going to read this, but I'm actually going to let Captain Hazel read this. Um, next month, he's retiring after 28 years of service for Long Branch, over 31 years uh in the pension. I I I
actually I thought about that. I I believe he deserves to read this for officer uh uh Guzman. So, thank you, Chris, if you don't mind. [clears throat] >> Thank you. Um Officer Guzman, you want to come up here?
This is the official commendation to officer Ivan Guzman for your extraordinary performance on November 18th, 2025 in response to a house fire involving a victim trapped upstairs. Without hesitation or regard for your own personal safety, you entered the
burning building to affect a rescue. When forced to exit the house due to extreme heat and intense smoke, you acted quickly, soaking an article of clothing to shield yourself, displaying exceptional ingenuity in a high stress situation. In spite of the treacherous
conditions, you re-entered to resume your search and did not give up until you were able to bring the victim to safety. Remarkably, you were able to pull the victim from this dangerous fire within 2 minutes of your arrival. Your bravery and heroic actions made a
significant difference that day. Your professionalism and dedication to public safety reflect the highest standards of a law enforcement officer and you are a credit to the Long Branch Police Department. Congratulations. [applause] [applause] Thank you so much.
>> Congratulations, sir. If I if I uh may add just for a moment, um I I observe the entire video and I got to tell you, it was if you could ever think of I can't think of a more selfless or heroic act. And I mean that seriously. It was
like a scripted movie. The officer was on a mission. There wasn't a moment of hesitation throughout that body cam footage that I looked at. So, it's an honor to have you here, sir. Congratulations. [applause] >> [applause]
>> What an honor to have you on the force. Great job. Great job. Thank you so much. Um and now to continue um reading and approval of previous minutes. I need a motion to approve the minutes of the November 25th, 2025 meeting.
>> So moved. >> I need a second. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. Mr. Rases, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis,
>> abstain. >> Mr. Dr. Dangler >> abstain. >> Dr. Vote. >> Yes. >> Motion passed. >> Thank you. >> Consideration of ordinance public hearing and final consideration. We're going to start with ordinance-15-25.
An ordinance designating no parking during certain days and times south street of West End Court west of Second Avenue. This ordinance was introduced on November 25th, 2025 and prohibits
parking during certain days and times on the south side of West and Court west of Second Avenue and will be used for commercial loading and unloading only. I need a motion to open the public hearing
on this ordinance only. >> So move second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I. If any member of the public has any comments to make on this ordinance only, please come to the podium. State your name and address clearly for the record.
You will have five minutes and may only speak once on ordinance 0-15-25. Seeing no one coming forward, I need a motion to close. >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I
>> uh Thank you. This is the second reading of ordinance 15-25. I need a motion to adopt on second and final reading and advertise according to law. >> So moved. Second. >> Roll call, please.
>> Mr. Rases, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed. >> Thank you. Ordinance 0-16-25,
a capital ordinance providing for the construction of the Broadway extension project by and in the city of Long Ranch in the county of Mama's state of New Jersey appropriating $5 million therefore to pay for the cost thereof.
Which amount will be funded by a grant in the amount of $5 million received or expected to be received from a federal American Rescue Plan Act of 20121. This capital ordinance was introduced on
November 25th, 2025 and authorizes the construction of the boardwalk extension project in the city, which includes but is not limited to the construction of a pier and supporting amenities. I need a motion to open the public hearing on
this ordinance only. >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> I. If any member of the public has any comments to make on this ordinance only, please come to the podium. State your name and address clearly for the record.
You will have five minutes and may only speak once on ordinance 0-16-25. >> Seeing no one come forward, I need a motion to close. >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I I >> I. >> This is the second reading of ordinance
16-25. I need a motion to adopt on second and final reading and advertise according to law. >> So move second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Ra, Mr. Rases, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa,
>> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed. >> Thank you. Ordinance 0-17-25. This bond ordinance providing for the construction of the boardwalk extension
project in and by the city of Long Branch in the county of Mama state of New Jersey appropriating $5 million therefore and authorizing the issuance of 4,761,000 in bonds or notes of the city to finance
part of the costs thereof. This bond ordinance was introduced on November 25th, 2025 and provides for the construction of the boardwalk extension project in the city, including but not limited to construction of a pier and
supporting amenities. The city of Long Ranch was awarded a grant of $3,249,000 from the New Jersey Division of Community Affairs, Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation in the form of a grant through the New Jersey Boardwalk
Preservation Fund. The city of Long Branch was then awarded an additional grant for $5 million through the New Jersey Division of Community Affairs uh Corona State Fiscal Recovery Fund under Long Branch
Municipal Operations. The project cost for the boardwork extension from initial conception through the design phase was significantly affected by two recent significant federal and state code changes.
First, the FEMA base flood elevation in Long Branch in the area of the boardwalk extension project was [clears throat] incre increased from 12 to 19 which is a 7 in increase. Engineering requirements
uh for minimum design loads for flood velocity and wave load calculations have also increased. These design changes have are intended to improve and protect our investment and infrastructure and to
enhance the re resilience of the project. I need a motion to open the public hearing on this ordinance only. >> So move second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> I. >> If a member of the public has any comments to make on this ordinance only,
please come to the podium. State your name and address clearly for the record. You will have five minutes and may only speak once on ordinance 0-17-25. Seeing no one come forward, I need a motion to close. >> So move second. >> All in favor?
>> I >> I >> I. >> This is the second reading of ordinance 17-25. I need a motion to adopt on second and final reading and advertise according to law. >> So moved. Second. Roll call, please.
>> Mr. Rases, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed. >> Thank you. Ordinance 0-18-25,
a bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of a firet truck for the Long Branch Fire Department by and in the city of Long Branch in the county of Mama State of New Jersey, appropriating $2 million therefore and authorizing the
issuance of $1,94,000 in bonds or notes of the city to finance part of the cost thereof. This bond ordinance was introduced on November 25th, 2025 and authorizes the
city of Long Branch to acquire a 100 foot or greater Quint ladder apparatus for the Long Branch Fire Department. A Quint is a multi-purpose fire truck that combines five essential firefighting
functions. An aerial ladder, a fire pump, a water tank, fire hose, and ground ladders. This single piece of apparatus can perform both engine and ladder company operations, providing
greater operational flexibility during emergency oper uh responses. This acquisition addresses the critical public safety need Longbridge um has for multiple um high-rise residential and
miduse buildings. A 100 ft aerial device is necessary necessary to ensure the fire department can effectively access upper floors for rescue operations and fire suppression. This apparatus will enable the city to maintain adequate
fire protection services for all properties within its boundaries. I need a motion to open the public hearing on this ordinance only. >> So move second. >> All in favor? I >> I >> I >> If any member of the public has any
comments to make on this ordinance only, please come to the podium, state your name and address clearly for the record. You will have five minutes and may only speak once on ordinance 0-18-25. >> Vincent Leapor 33 Ocean Terrace Long
Branch requesting one minute notification. Council President Vote, could you please tell us why your description of the ordinance not one word of what you said is in the
ordinance? Can you please explain how the ordinance on the board outside and the ordinance online doesn't have any of the descript >> because the description? Are you councilwoman vote?
>> No, I'm the township attorney. >> Yeah, I could care less. I asked councilwoman vote because I objected to this the last meeting. The ordinance should have been reintroduced the way it's been read >> on the board >> because this is a summary for the agenda so that people could
>> This is not the ordinance she just read. I object to this. >> I'm objecting to this. >> You're object. >> This is improper procedure. Councilwoman vote. You're out of order. You're out of order. And at the last meeting, I had
questions that I had asked pertaining to this ordinance. At the 48 minute mark and at the 48 minute mark, when attorney Ray known as to answer more questions, Mayor Palone shut him down and said no. And then attorney Rayon turned to you.
And then you said no. I had more questions at the last council meeting than anybody else. >> I need a vote. Answer the questions. I put on the record at the last council meeting. You had two weeks to prepare. >> Well, I'm not answering them right now, Mr. Lapour.
>> Yeah. Two weeks and you can't prepare to answer questions. What are you here for? Why are you here? I object to this whole procedure. CFO Martin, the usefulness in 7B is 20
years. What is the life expectancy of this new truck? I think they match them up with the useful life. So, probably 20 years. >> 20 years. Why a ladder truck as opposed to a tower bucket which many members of
this fire department prefer? >> I do not have anything to do with the choice of apparatus. >> What? >> I do not have anything to do with the choice of apparatus. >> Councilman, vote. Since you're voting on it, why did you choose the ladder instead of the tower bucket?
We were advised on this as the best option. >> Well, you were advised incorrectly. Why $2 million when it cost West Long Branch 1.2 million? Mr. Martin, >> they ordered their truck probably five
or six years ago and cost of increase. >> Cost have increased. >> Mr. Martin, what is the cost of outrigging of this truck? >> Of what? >> Outrigging. I don't know specifically. >> You don't know. Will there be a separate
bond for the outrigging of the truck? >> I think this is supposed to encompass all expenses involved in the truck. >> All expenses including outrigging. Mr. Martin, who is the fire truck supplier or is it
going to be bidded out? >> I don't think that's been determined yet. It hasn't been determined yet. What model of fire truck are you looking at as far as ladder? >> I do not know. >> You have a CFO putting out a bond for 2
million and you do not know what model we're looking at? >> I'm assuming that'll be contained, Mr. Martin, in the specs once he goes out to bid or if it's bought from a co-op, what the specs are for the >> It should be here now. >> I don't think the specs are written yet, but yes, >> Kirk. >> Was the script that need a vote? Council
President vote just read. It should be here now. >> One minute notification. >> Thank you, Madame Clerk. I'm objecting to this. There's improper procedure on the introduction. The matter should have been reintroduced
as an ordinance this evening. The way it was read by Anita vote for the second time in a row, second council meeting in a row, is not the wording of the ordinance. Nothing you read is in this ordinance
again on the board by the clerk's office or online as of 5:00 p.m. this afternoon. You're doing the people an injustice. Members of the Long Branch Fire Department prefer a tower bucket over a
ladder truck. This is a grave error in judgment. I oppose this ordinance. [clears throat] >> Thank you, Mr. Leapour. Anyone else have any comments?
If not, I need a motion to close. >> So move second. >> All in favor? I >> I >> uh this is the second reading of ordinance 18-25. I need a motion to adopt on second and final reading and advertise according to
law. >> So move second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Ras, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed.
>> Thank you. Ordinance 0-9-25, an ordinance of the city of Long Branch amending chapter 345 zoning section 345-3 definitions. This ordinance was introduced on November 25th, 2025 and
amends zoning ordinance ordinance to include the definition of gasoline station and convenience center. I need a motion to open the public hearing on this ordinance only. >> So move second. >> All in favor? I >> I
>> I. >> If any member of the public has any comments to make on this ordinance only, please come to the podium. State your name and address clearly for the record. You will have five minutes and may only speak once on ordinance 0-9-25.
Uh, seeing no one come to the podium, I need a motion to close. So >> move second. >> All in favor? >> I I >> I. This is the second reading of ordinance 19-25. I need a motion to adopt on second and final reading and advertise according to
law. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Rases. >> Yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Whittis. >> Yes. Mr. Dangler. >> Yes. >> Dr. Vote. >> Yes. >> Motion passed.
>> Thank you. Ordinances for introduction. 0-21-25. An ordinance amending an ordinance establishing titles and setting salaries for certain employees of the city of Long Branch for the year 2025.
>> So moved. >> The summary. >> Second. Uh summary. It's >> not No, she read it. >> There is no summary. >> No, I think she read it. >> There there is no summary. >> Just the ordinance.
>> Well, no, she read the summary. This is an ordinance amends the title and settings for salvage for certain and city employees for the year of 2025. >> Yeah, >> pretty sure she said that. >> Yeah, I did say that. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Mhm. >> Great. So, I'm up to public
participation. >> I think you need a roll call on this, don't you? Did you have a roll call? >> I need a motion to introduce on first reading. >> You need a motion to introduce and a roll call, please. >> It's not on here. >> Uh, so I need um I uh I need a motion to introduce
introduce on first reading, advertise, and post according to law, and set the public hearing for December 23rd, 2025. >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Rases, >> yes. Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes.
>> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. Motion passed. >> Thank you. Uh, public participation for resolutions and all general comments. I need a motion to open the public portion
of the meeting for all comments. >> So, move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> I. Uh the public uh portion of the meeting is to allow you the public to state your comments directly to the administration
and have a voice in the proceedings of your governing body. There will be no cross dialogue during the public portion of the meeting. After you have spoken, any member of the DEIS authorized to speak on the administration's behalf may
address your comments, answer questions, and correct any misleading or erroneous information. If there is anyone in the audience who has a comment to make, please step forward to the podium and state your name and address clearly for the record. You'll have five minutes and
you may only speak once. Again, good evening, madame clerk. Requesting one minute notification. Vincent Leapour, 33 Ocean Terrace, Long Branch. Corruption, corruption, corruption. 30
filthy Long Branch government. Nothing new about it. Everybody knows it. Tonight, I stand before an intensely core, corrupt Long Branch government.
Several months ago, I stated at this podium that Team America had landed its eagle on the Long Branch Fire Department. During the last couple of meetings, [snorts] I discussed
how supposed taxpayer funded contributions to some of these fire companies was being appropriated without proofing where the money was going and how the money was being spent.
I also discussed how the guidelines established for fundraising by city fire companies were not being complied with or enforced by this administration. Specifically, I also stated how the
command of Elberon Fire Company had to explain to the members of his company that the Elberon Fire Company has been severely financially damaged by theft. as discovered by team America.
And now tonight, it has been made known that a ranking member of the Elberon Fire Company has been charged with firstderee theft of monies in excess of $100,000
from both taxpayer contributions and from fundraising accounts of the Elberon Fire Company. I'm going to repeat that quote that a ranking member of the
Alberon Fire Company has been charged with firstderee theft of monies in excess of $100,000 from both taxpayer contributions and from fundraising accounts of the
Elberon Fire Company. This firstdegree theft charge has resulted in the separation of this ranking member from the Elberon Fire Company. It should also be noted that this charged individual
was a former captain and current member of the Long Branch Fire Police. The media has not covered this, nor is there any press releases, but it's out there confirmed.
To the Long Branch Fire Department and the government of Long Branch, the heat is on. This council and mayor have demonstrated the inability to get a grip on corruption in this city.
You show up at these meetings with all this polyiana fuzzy wuzzywormy stuff when you don't address the true issues of this city. One of them being the intrinsic corruption of this government.
The public director surely get out of here. Hit the road. This is your failure along with the mayor, the CFO and the council. Over a year ago, I talked about this rent contributions
and then you danced around it. Then a couple of months ago, you started talking about eliminating the word rent and making contribution. At that time, I stated >> Thank you, madame clerk. At that time, I
asked where is the proof for them? that demonstrated proof to receive the money. And how is it spent? Apparently, you failed. As of tonight, you're all failures. And while you're out the door, Mr.
Shirley, you can take Mr. Martin and Attorney Reon with you. Council, you can take the hand of John Palone and Dri Skips in a hop out the door. None of you are any good. The only person left in the government right now that can run it IS THE CLERK.
YOU PEOPLE are the epitome of junk government. [clears throat] Thank you, Mr. Lapour. Anyone from the public who wants to further discuss any um comments or concerns, please call the
city clerk's office at 7325715686 to schedule a time uh to talk at the public council hours that are held the first Wednesday of every month. I need a motion to close the public participation portion of the meeting. >> So moved. Second.
>> All in favor? I >> I >> I >> uh I now uh will ask madame clerk if there are any changes to the list of resolutions. >> No changes have been made. >> Thank you. We can take the listed resolutions as a consent agenda. I need
a motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Rases, >> yes. >> Mr. Vieiraa, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed. Thank you. Applications.
I need a motion to approve the listed application. Renewal of various taxi cab owners license for the year 2026. >> So move. >> I need a second. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Rases.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Vieira, >> yes. >> Mrs. Whittis, >> yes. >> Mr. Dangler, >> yes. >> Dr. Vote, >> yes. >> Motion passed. >> Thank you. uh miscellaneous business for the good of the order. And I would like
to call on Councilman Rasus to start us off. >> Thank you, Council President. Uh uh vote. I'd like to send my congratulations to Amanda Cowwell for passing her certification to be a certified city clerk. I would like to
also uh commend Officer Guzman for his bravery uh rescuing a gentleman from his burning home. Uh holiday season is approaching. Please stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman Ras. And [clears throat] next, Councilman Vieira,
please. >> Thank you, Council President. I also want to echo what Councilman Rasa says about our Amanda over there doing a great job with us and congratulations and uh heroic and uh bravery is the words to describe the officer Guzman.
They did a terrific job saving a life. That means a lot to the city. With that, I mean want to say good night. >> Thank you, Councilman Vie. Councilwoman Wittis. >> Hi, good evening. Um, I too would like to um congratulate Officer Guzman and
his bravery and saving the life of one of our citizens. Um, I also would like to um give my condolences to the Gowen family and um I'd also like to wish everyone a happy Hanukkah and uh
hopefully I'll see you in two weeks. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilwoman. Councilman Dangler. >> Uh yes. Only thing I have uh this evening is um at a time when police don't always get um credit for the hard
work and dedication uh it is nice to see that we do have u officers that are willing to act literally in this case put their life on the his life on the line to save a life. Congratulations and I'm sure the city uh is grateful and
certainly uh your family is proud. Thank you very much. God bless you. Thank you, Councilman Dangler. Mayor Palone. >> Thank you, Council President. Congratulations, Clerk Caldwell. >> Well done. Uh the city is now using uh Everbridge. This is a reminder for
community announcements and is the official notification system. So, please go to our website longbranch.org to sign up. A few holiday announcements if I may. Santa will be on the fire truck this Saturday, December 16th, at 10:00.
This has become an annual event and we'll be riding around the city. Uh in addition to that, photos with Santa will also be on Saturday, this coming Saturday from 2 to 4 at the Fire and History Museum um on Atlantic Avenue in North North Long Branch. This is a free
event at the Long Branch Senior Center. They're having their holiday bazaar this Sunday, December 14th, from 12 to 4. This event has senior made crafts to purchase, photos with Santa, crafting fun, and more. Family event again
between 12 and 4 at the senior center. Uh the city manura lighting is on December 17th. Uh that I believe is next Wednesday at the senior center at 5:00 p.m. Join us for light refreshments, crafts, music, and more. And a full list
of our holiday events can be found on our website at longbranch.org and our social media pages. This includes our holiday decorating contest where winners can win $150 gift certificate courtesy of Ace Hardware. So, I'd wish everybody
a uh happy Hanukkah, merry Christmas, although we will be here for the next meeting and happy holidays to all. >> Good. Thank you, Mayor Palong. Um so, it's unanimous our city clerk. We are
all so proud of you and so happy for you and look forward to our continued work with you. Great job. Um I also want to just do a few uh shoutouts. Um Abel Gomez, our um new What's his what is his exact title?
>> Director of Community and Economic Development. >> Director of Community and Economic Development had an outstanding event last night. Um, that was uh a full house in terms of people coming out to hear about the New Jersey Film Academy and what the film industry uh can mean for
Longbridge. Excellent, excellent uh event. I want to do a shout out for Hears. Um they also had an excellent event last night. they are um hosting a speaker series the second Tuesday of every month and it's on topics a whole
range of topics um to uh address um people and families um dealing with addiction. Last night was our second uh in the series, an outstanding speaker talking about his personal experience,
how he overcame just amazing hardships in his life and um spoke in a way to be an example for so many people who may be may be struggling. So kudos um to both of them both organizations. And then I
just want to mention one other thing that is happening and this is um sponsored by the um Elks Club and it is a peer leadership conference that they offer every year. This year it's going to be offered September 6th through the
8th. It will be entirely paid for for high school students who are interested in attending and it's going to be conducted right here at Ocean Place. Um the topics that are going to be covered are bullying, drug prevention, suicide
prevention, resiliency, and and more. It is an outstanding leadership program um that I encourage um parents to think if your high school uh high school sons or daughters may be interested. I'm going
to put the flyer give the pl the fi flyer to our um city clerk and she'll have it for anyone who is interested in registering. You need to register but again it will be free to participants.
So I encourage you to um consider attending that. Um my congratulations also to officer Guzman and just a amazing act of heroism with that. Happy holidays to everyone and we look forward
to seeing you back here next uh two two in two weeks and the council meeting will be on a Tuesday night because of the holidays. And with that, I need a motion to adjurnn. >> So move, >> second. >> All in favor?
>> I >> opposed. Thank you. Good night, everyone. >> Good night.