also out [snorts] there. >> We areized. >> Good evening everyone. Maple Shade Township Council and staff welcome the members of clergy, visiting officials, family members, and guests. It is the 51st reorganization of the Maple Shade
Township Council. The meeting is called to order. Please rise to salute the flag and remain standing for the invocation by Pastor Vince McDonald of the Emanuel Baptist Church. I pledge algiance 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. >> Would you bow with me? Almighty God, we thank you for the gift of life today, for each heartbeat, each breath. We are
aware of loved ones that have been a lot to our community that were here last year and are no longer with us. And so we we our thoughts go with their families and loved ones. We're also reminded as we gather that
250 years ago, the framers of our country agreed to a document that declared their faith in you as almighty God. And that they believe that you gave us the rights to life, liberty, the
pursuit of happiness. and that great declaration of independence declared the value of government to protect and preserve those rights. We thank you for these council members that we have elected.
And we ask almighty God as the year moves on that throughout the ordinary and the routine and the disagreements and the ups and downs that there'll be that reminder of the the true gift to uh
be in a town, a country, a community where there is an agreed upon pursuit of life, [snorts] liberty and happiness. And so we ask your blessing on them as they seek to preserve and to protect that. Thank you for our ones who protect
us in our town who are there in emergencies. We thank you for those who oversee our infrastructure. We thank you for our administration. We ask for wisdom, protection, and unity in the year ahead.
We pray in your almighty name. Amen. >> Amen. Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the open public meetings act has been given by by the Maple Shay Township Council in the following man manner. Notifying the township clerk December
23rd, 2025. Mailing notice to the courier post to central record and real county times on December 23rd, 2025. Posting notice on the official municipal bolton board December 23rd, 2025. And we will take roll call. Mr. Kaufman >> here. >> Miss Nunes
>> here. >> Mr. Simons >> here. >> Miss Terico >> here. >> Mr. Zadnik, >> present. >> At this time, nominations will be accepted for the office of mayor of the township of Maple Shape for the year 2026. >> I hereby nominate Heather Taller Rico.
>> Is there a second? >> I'll second that. Motion to close the nominations. >> So made >> second. >> Second. >> We'll do a roll call. Mr. Kaufman. >> Yes. >> Miss Noune. >> Yes. >> Mr. Simons. >> No.
>> Mr. Zadnik. >> Yes. >> Mayor Talico. >> Yes. >> At this time, the mayor will receive the oath of office by Assemblyman Green. >> [snorts] >> I state your name. I, Heather Caler, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will
>> that I will >> support the Constitution >> support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> state of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> to the same to the governments established >> to the government established >> in the United States
>> in the United States >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the >> So help me God. I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will impartially >> that I will partially >> and justly perform all the duties >> perform all the duties >> of the office of mayor >> of the office of mayor
>> according to the best of my ability to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. >> God congratulations. >> Thank you very much. [applause] [applause] Thank you. >> I will now give the floor to the mayor. >> Thank you. [snorts] At this time, nominations will be accepted for the office of deputy mayor of the township
of Maple Shade for the year 2026. >> I make the nomination for John Zeradnik. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. >> All right. Motion to close nominations. So need >> second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Kaufman, >> yes.
>> Miss Noun, >> yes. >> Mr. Simon Sick, >> no. >> Mr. Zernik, >> yes. >> Mayor Taylor, >> yes. >> Okay. The deputy mayor will now receive the oath of office. Raise [laughter] your right hand. I state your name. I
John >> do solemnly swear >> domly swear >> that I will support >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same
>> and to the governments established >> into the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solely swear that I will partially that I will partially >> and justly
>> and justly >> perform all the duties >> perform all the duties >> of the office of deputy mayor >> of the office of deputy mayor >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability to help me help me God bless you [applause] inviting >> thank you very much appreciate it thank
you happy new year thank you happy new year I will sign it bless I forgot the sign. >> We'll go to greetings. >> Uh we'll start with Councilman Simon.
>> Uh hopefully everyone had a great holiday season. Uh looking forward to 2026 and thank everybody. Thank you for all coming out. uh for the evening tonight. >> Okay. Thank you, Councilman Zor.
>> I'd like to repeat the same. Thank you all for coming out here. Uh I know it's cold out, everybody bundled up, so that's all. Mayor, thank you everybody. >> Thank you, Councilman Cer. >> Thank you everyone for uh coming to this as uh this is uh my last opportunity to
serve the township as this is my last year on council. I will not be running again. So, uh, just want to thank everybody. >> Okay, >> you're up. >> I just wanted to wish everyone a happy, healthy new year and a prosperous one and thank everyone for everything
they've done through the throughout the year. All of our staff, all our councilmen. Uh, this is a hard job and you know what, we're up for the task and I I appreciate everybody's input. So, thank you. Thank you. Good evening everyone and happy new year. I would like to thank our council staff,
volunteers, professionals, first responders, and residents for all the work done this past year to support and strengthen Maple Shade. I am honored to continue serving as mayor and look forward to the year ahead. Um, tonight we wanted to do something
new this year for Councilman Kaufman. We are giving him a title for 2026. The title is going to be Honorable Councilman Emmeritus Distinction, final year of service to the Maple Jay Township. So, Chuck, I would like to present you Susan has it proclamation
that I have to read. Good luck with that. >> Take a picture. >> Get a picture. >> [laughter] >> 100%. >> My pride joy. [crying]
[laughter] >> That's God's opinion. That civilization should continue. Okay. >> So, we're doing the proclamation township of Maple Shade proclamation in honor of Charles Chuck Kaufman. Whereas Charles Chuck Kaufman has served the residents of Maple Shade Township with
dedication, integrity, and steadfast commitment as an elected member of township council. And whereas his leadership and public service has contributed meaningfully to the betterment, safety, and civic progress of the Maple Shade community. And whereas Councilman Kaufman is now serving his final year in elected
office, marking the accumulation of a distinguished career in municipal governance. Whereas the Township Council of Maple Shade wishes to honor his legacy of service by bestowing upon him the honorary distinction recognizing his enduring contributions while he remains
in active service. Now therefore, be it resolved that the township council of Maple Shade hereby confers upon Charles Chuck Hoffman the honorary title of Honorable Councilman Emmeritus distinction final year of service to Maple Shade Township. Be it further resolved that this
distinction in is honorary in nature does not alter his elected position and is presented in recognition of his exemplary public service during his final year of active council duties. And be it further proclaimed that Maple Shade Township extends its deepest appreciation and gratitude to Councilman
Kaufman for his years of devoted service, his leadership, and his lasting impact on the community. And be it further proclaimed that a copy of this proclamation be entered into the official record, shared publicly, and presented to Councilman Kaufman as a final tribute from the township he has
faithfully served. In witness whereof, we here unto set our hands and affix the seal of Maple Shade Township on this 5th day of January, 2026. [applause] [applause] [applause] >> [applause] >> That's all right.
>> Thank you, Mayor. >> Us old guys got to put these on the first. I'd like to thank God for his mercy and support. I also would like to thank the people of Maple Shade for [snorts] electing me three times to this council, serving as
mayor twice. I always had the best interest of the town, even when tough decisions had to be made. [snorts] As you may well know, 2025
started out very difficult for me. I lost one of the most precious gifts I had. >> That was Diane G. Odano Quaman. I'm dedicating this last year of my service [snorts] to her. I'm sorry that she can't be here to see
my last year. Hopefully she's watching from heaven because she was my angel. [snorts] I want to thank my fellow [snorts] C council members for trusting me that I will always do the right thing even if it's not popular.
>> [snorts] >> God has given me the strength and the willpower to get through this year and [snorts] I am relying on God to help me through my final year. [snorts] I could have quit after my loss, but I made a commitment to the people who
elected me and [snorts] I will see it through. To my fellow C council members, I'm willing to share my knowledge of what I have learned in 10 years on council and I hope to learn more in the last.
To the newest council members, remember that [snorts] you owe your best effort to the people who elected you. Don't short change them. Carry out your decisions [snorts] in their best interest and don't allow any special interests to cloud your judgment.
I may not be on council in 2027, but I'll be watching. Thank [snorts] you. [applause] Okay, we're going to move over to resolution number 2026-R01 appointing various attorneys for the
year 2026. Township Attorney Malamut and Associates Bond Council Archer and Grryer Redevelopment Affordable Housing Attorney Serenian Edwards and Nolan Labor Attorney Lannox Law Municipal Prosecutor Greg Moles Law Municipal
Public Defender Christian Towers and the alternate municipal public defender Rosenberg Perry and Associates. Can I have a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. >> Comments on the motion. [snorts] >> Roll call. Mr. Kaufman. >> Yes. >> Miss Nunes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Simon. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Zeradnik. >> Yes. >> Mayor Telerico. >> Yes. Can I ask Mr. Daws, I think he's >> to come up to the DES, please. [snorts] >> Welcome to Maple Shade. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Moving on to resolution number
2026-R2, appointing various members of the township professional staff for the year 2026. Township auditors top seller RMA planner Huer Gro and Associates financial adviser Phoenix Adviserss appraisal services J Macau and Associates. Can I have a motion to approve?
>> So made second. >> Comments on the motion. >> Roll call, please. Terry. >> Mr. Coffman. >> Yes. >> Miss News? >> Yes. >> Mr. Simons? >> Yes. >> Mr. Zadnik? >> Yes. >> Mayor Del Rico? >> Yes. Resolution 2026-R3. Appoint Township utility recreation
engineer for the year 2026. Remed. Okay. Township attorney recreation engineers Remington and Vernick engineers. Motion to approve. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Comments on the motion. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Coffin. [snorts] >> Yes. >> Miss New? >> Yes. >> Mr. Simon? >> Yes.
>> Mr. Znik? >> Yes. >> Mayor Terica? >> Yes. Resolution 2026-R4 appointing Joseph P. Mataldo as municipal judge of the township of Maple Shade in the county of Burlington to a three-year term. Motion to approve. >> So made. >> Second.
>> Comments on the motion. Roll call. >> Mr. Coffman. >> Yes. >> Miss New? >> Yes. >> Mr. Simon? >> Yes. >> Mr. Bradley? >> Yes. >> Mayor Delica? >> Yes. Okay. I'm going to do the consent agenda in bulk. Resolution 2026-R5
to resolution 2026-R32. I have a motion to approve the consent agenda. So made >> second >> comments on the motion. >> Yes. >> I'll be voting no for 10, 11, and 31. >> 10, 11, and 31. Anybody else?
>> I'm I'm sorry. 10, 11, 10, 11, and 31. >> 31. >> Anybody else? Roll call, please. Terry. >> Mr. Kaufman. >> Yes. >> Miss News? >> Yes. >> Mr. Simon? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Radnik? >> Yes. >> Mayor Del Rico? >> Yes. Managerial appointments for 2026.
Susan, thank you. The voter registration deputies, uh, Gail Gillan and Karen McShane. Our township engineer, Alimo Group, out of Mount Holly, New Jersey. Police Chaplain, Chaplain Vince McDonald, Chaplan Anmarie Cook, Chaplain Michael Stinman, Chaplain Greg Ginyan, and then our local emergency planning
committee will be our MA emergency management coordinator, Lieutenant Brian Davis, myself, Susan Dansen, Township Manager, our police chief's designate, Christopher Fletcher, first aid squad, Chief Robin, Chief Roin, Chief Rob Tobin, public works director Patrick Lions or a designate, superintendent of
schools, Beth Nors, or designate, Captain Brian Weiss, Township Clerk, Terry Mcbay, and our Maple Shade Township Mayor, Tal Thank you. This is the public portion. Anybody from the public would like to come up make a comment, please do so. State your name and address for the record.
Seeing none, can I have a motion to close? >> I'll make the motion. >> Second comments, all in favor. >> I. >> All right, we're going to the benediction. >> Almighty God, we thank you again for this community, this place that we call
home. We ask for your peace and protection. We ask for a spirit of of kindness, caring. We ask for wisdom and insight. We even ask for joy in the journey for us all together. We pray in your
almighty name. Amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you. >> Great. Can I have a motion to adjurnn? >> I'll make the motion. >> Second. >> Comments? All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you everybody again for coming and have a great night. to get nice.