Everyone, please rise for the flag salute. Liberty Sunshine notice. Madam clerk. Thank you, mayor. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The time is 7:10. Pursuant to the
requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter 231, Public Law 1975. Notice of this meeting was published in the November 21st, 2024 issues of the Nutly Sun, the Herald News, and the Star Ledger. A copy of this notice has been posted on the NLY town hall bulletin board and a copy is on file in the
municipal clerk's office. Commissioner Evans here. Commissioner Tucci here. Commissioner Scarpelli here. Commissioner Petraco is absent excused this evening. Mayor Kelly present. All present mayor except for Commissioner Petraco. He's absent excused. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Minutes, please. We have
regular commission meetings for May 6th, 2025 and May 20th, 2025. Motion, please. Move it. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Communications, please.
Yes, Mayor. Uh, we have two. The mayor's office has submitted an event application for the 4th of July celebration schedule for Friday, July 4th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Franklin Avenue between Church Street and Chestnut Street. And the Rotary of Nutley has submitted a raffle
application for an onremise 5050 cash raffle for Sunday, September 21st, 2025 from between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Motion, please. Move it. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, Mayor Kelly. I. That's it
for communications. Mayor, thank you. And we have a proclamation on for this evening. Uh before I read the proclamation, uh Commissioner Petraco is not here tonight. he uh he's dealing with a issue. His father has a health issue that he's he's dealing with. Uh
but he did ask me to relay a message uh and and that he's has been inspired by the uh the faith of the new pope and that come this time next year, he will be uh revisiting the proclamation. Uh so without further ado, uh whereas our
nation was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people, the fulfillment of this nation's promise has been long in coming for many Americans. Some of the most inspiring moments in our history have risen from various civil rights movements that have brought one group after another from the margins
to the mainstream of American society. Whereas Nutley Board of Commissioners welcomes and encouraged diversity, inclusion within our community, and everyone should be able to live without fear of prejudice, discrimination, violence, and hatred based on race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Whereas on June 28th, 2025
marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in New York City. It is the historic turning point where the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning and plus LB, LGBTQ plus citizens rose up and fought against the discriminator which sparked the gay
rights movement. And whereas this in in the movement towards civil rights for LGBTQ plus people celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate Pride Month and to recognize the advancement of the LGBTQ plus community. Whereas celebrating
Pride Month does raise awareness and provide support and advocacy for the LGBTQ plus community and is an opportunity to become educated, engage in dialogue, strengthen alliances, and build understanding. While there has certainly been remarkable progress towards acceptance and equality, members
of the LGBTQ plus community still continue to face insensitivity, discrimination, and intolerance. And whereas we must commit to support and accept LGBTQ plus individuals in particular our youth who compared to their peers are more likely to experience violence and bullying at school, suffer from depression, struggle
with substance use, and have attempted suicide. Now therefore, it be proclaimed that Nelly Board of Commissioners in the township of Nelli County of Essex State of New Jersey hereby proclaim and recognize the month of June as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and plus LBG LGBTQ plus
pride month. And we urge all residents to actively promote the principles of equality and liberty. And we remind the LGBTQ plus community that they are loved and cherished and seen for who they are, deserving of dignity, respect, and support throughout our town.
Uh at this time, I'll invite the commissioners to offer their comments on the the proclamation starting with uh Commissioner Evans. Sure. Um since since the beginning of doing this proclamation, I have gladly signed it
and I will continue to do so. Uh it is my hope, truly my hope that we can continue to grow in spirit and in mind and body with the the expectation that
you can look at people for who they are without actually having to label them. I grew up in a in in my professional career. I was very fortunate to work with some very remarkable people and it was on occasion that you became aware of
maybe their orientation or some aspect of their personal life. But what you always knew about them was and what you looked for was u were they genuine? Were they truly delivering their very best?
Did they have a good heart? Right? Did they care? Were they passionate? And I truly hope that uh the continued rec recognition of uh this proclamation as well as other things that create labels will one day will grow above that. So I
gladly support this. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Tucci. Yes. Thank you, Mayor. I I've long been a believer that everyone should live and love and live in the skin that they choose, all right, for their entire lives. and that we should
respect everyone and that everyone should have the dignity and the same opportunities that everyone has. It's not just for some people, it's for all people. So, I'm very proud to be part of this proclamation as I have been from the beginning.
Thank you, Commissioner Scotty. Thank you, Mayor. You know, I think this proclamation is very important because it sends a message that Nutley is a wel welcoming community, that we accept everybody and that everyone should not be discriminated against for any reason.
And uh I was very proud to as mayor to introduce and bring this proclamation to the table. Uh and uh we will continue to support this. So appreciate that, mayor. Thank you, commissioner. And I'm proud to continue this proclamation. Uh it
it's a testament to Nutle that we're welcoming to everyone regardless of who you are, where you where you come from or what what you've done in life. Uh and it shows that Nelly rises above the political uh atmosphere in Washington. It doesn't matter which way the the
headwinds are blowing. Uh we do what's right and what's right is is welcoming everyone regardless of their their background. And uh it I hope as everyone said here this evening that this is a tradition that continues and grows here in Nutley. Uh and at this time we have
uh Angelica from Nutley Pride uh who will offer a few words for us. Is this on or I have to I could just talk. It's fine with me. Uh hello thank you for having us. I'm Angelica with Nelly Pride. I just have a few words and then uh we'll carry on. Hi friends,
family, allies, and the incredible LGBTQ plus community of Nutley. Happy Pride Month. My name is Angelic MDO. I'm the executive director of Nutley Pride. It's an honor to be here today to celebrate Pride Month. Thank you, Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Scarpelli, Commissioner Tucci, and Mayor Kellyier
for being here today and standing with Nutly Pride and the LGBTQ plus community here in Nutley. It is with immense joy and profound sense of gratitude that I stand before you today here in our wonderful town of Nelly as we celebrate Pride. This isn't just a month on a calendar. It's a vibrant living
testament to who we are, where we've come from, and where we're going right here in our community. This Nutly Pride, our pride, is a grassroots effort. It's built on the foundation of empathy and acceptance from every corner of our town. It's powered by courageous voices
of those who stepped out and the unwavering support of our allies who stand behind us. To our local businesses who have proudly displayed rainbows and their doors to our community, thank you for making Nutley a more welcoming place. To our community leaders who have
championed inclusivity, recognize the importance of Pride Month throughout proclamations and support your allies. This is vital to us. To the families who have embraced their LGBTQ plus loved ones with unconditional love, you're building the foundation of a truly inclusive Netley. And to every single
person here today, whether you're identify as LGBTQ plus, or you're an ally, thank you for showing up. Thank you for making our presence known, for fostering a space where we can all feel safe, seen, and celebrated. This unity isn't just about sharing a joyous day. It's about strengthening the fabric of
our town, demonstrating that diversity truly makes us stronger. As we celebrate the progress we've made in the vibrant community we've built here in Nutley, let us also remember that pride has its roots in protest. It began with a fight for our dignity and human rights. While
we have much to be proud of, the fight for full equality and protection continues for many within our community, especially our transgender siblings and people of color. Let the spirit of our unity we feel today inspire us to extend our reach to advocate for justice and
compassion wherever it's needed. This is a defiant roar in the face of every bigot, every legislator, and every self-proclaimed moral guardian who thinks they can erase us. They talk about love is love, and we agree. But let's be brutally honest. Sometimes love has to throw a damn punch. Because while
we're here celebrating our hard one joy, there are forces actively trying to drag us back to the dark ages, one hateful, discriminatory bill at a time. They think that they can legislate us out of existence. They think a piece of paper can nullify our love, our identities,
and our very souls. They clearly haven't met us. We've been here. We're queer, and we're used to fighting for our joy. They can pass all the hateful laws they want, but they can't legislate away our resilience, our power, and our sheer undeniable fabulousness. Their f their
fear is our fuel. So, let's keep marching, keep dancing, and keep raising hell. Let's register voters, support our allies, and hold adversaries accountable until they choke on their bigotry. Let's remember that pride isn't just a party. It's a protest. It's a promise to every young queer person out there that they
are seen, they are loved, and they have a future. A future we will fight tooth and nail to secure. Now, go forth, be audacious, and never let anyone dim your sparkle. In fact, make it brighter just despite them. Happy pride, and let the revolution continue.
At this time, we would like to invite Angelica and the members of Nelly Pride and any allies who wish to come up and take a photo with the uh proclamation to come forward. Well, very nice. Hello there, sir. Pipe
doesn't one more. All right. One, two, three, cheese. One, two, three. Thank you everybody. We should we should uh we should do a resolution for a new saying
executive order. There you go. Yeah, it's not. They opened up in the red box. G7 didn't go. Yeah. Thank you for the exciting rest of the
meeting. Bye. Okay, moving on. Uh we have uh reports uh and I see we have a uh public works uh report from DPW. Yes, mayor. I have various reports for
uh April, March, April, and May. Great. Thank you. Uh and bills, madam clerk. Yes, mayor. Thank you. Uh bill list for June 17, 2025. Public affairs, $159,2141. Revenue and finance for 4,35,93621.
Public safety $251,9747. Public works, $154,861.98. Parks and public property, $271,428.99. Water and sewer utility, $386,43652. Payroll uh as of June 6, 2025. Regular payroll total 1,32,680.85.
Overtime payroll total $69,4343. Total payroll 1,12,8428 for a grand total of $6,360,866. Move the bills. Second. Commissioner Evans. I. Commissioner Tui. I with the exception of item number 2500890
which I abstain on. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. And that's it for bills. Mayor. Thank you, Madam Clerk. At this time, we'll move to public comment on agenda items only. This is public comment on agenda items only. Uh those who wish to be heard may approach the microphone and state your
name for agenda items only. Uh before we get to that, I do want to invite uh Eugene Diaz from Three uh to speak on two of our agenda items uh two red redevelopment plans that we're going to be introducing this evening. Thank you, Mayor. Hi, Eugene Diaz with Prison
Capital Partners. We are the owners of the uh former Hoffman Lar Ro campus now known as ON3. Um, we purchased a campus uh almost 9 years ago in October of 16 and I think we've accomplished some really truly amazing things rejuvenating
um that the former campus bringing in wonderful things like a medical school quest diagnostics laboratory some NIH funded research institutions in the campus AI pharmaceuticals headquarters Ralph Lauren uh and it's amazing what
gets accomplished when together, private capital investment and the public and local leaders work together for the common good. Now, there's been an awful lot out there recently regarding a
warehouse application for 275 Kings and Street, which was adjourned uh several weeks ago at the planning board meeting. And I'm here to tell you today that that will be adjourned again tomorrow um with the actions that your commissioners are taking tonight in
approving two new redevelopment plans to help guide the remaining redevelopment of the Enthree campus in Nutley to a uh more amicable and mutually agreeable end of uses uh and densities and bulk
standards. So, um, my thanks and gratitude, quite frankly, to your your commissioners and their consultants who over the last two weeks, I think, worked way past midnight on many, many nights resolving and resolving an awful lot of, um, major issues and questions and
concerns. Uh and I feel at the end of the day um what we're going to end up here with three uh and in Nutley is going to be the best of what can be accomplished with private capital and development um and vision for a future
uh of uh of this campus. So, um, the warehouse application will ultimately be dismissed and withdrawn, but there are several other actions that are following on from this that will happen over the next sort of 30 and 60-day period of
time that I am fully uh in belief that uh your governing body will continue uh their efforts to move this along in the appropriate fashion. So, we look forward to withdrawing that application ultimately and proceeding with development of um new uses for these
sites. Um I'll let leave it up to the commissioners to tell you what some of those uses would be, but um they suffice it to say they won't have that kind of truck and traffic impact that uh so frightened everybody. And likewise, we're happy uh to continue uh developing
the campus in this smart growth fashion uh with appropriate uses that I think ultimately you the public um are going to support because I believe your commissioners are fully and squarely behind it. So commissioners, again, thank you so much for you and your your consultants. You've worked really hard, tirelessly. We appreciate the effort. We
appreciate the cooperation. We're happy to have uh worked side by side again for the good to see this uh great campus and great engine of of productivity and and and and growth and and financial reward through move forward.
Thank you, Mr. Diaz. And uh we have our redevelopment council here, uh Mr. Josh Solinsky. Uh do you want to expand on any of the uh proposed plans? Sure. First of all, you know, thank you to Mr. Diaz for coming in and providing uh that information for the
commissioners and for the public. Uh with respect to the Kingsland site, the redevelopment plan contemplates uh data center being placed on that site. With respect to the innovation center, uh the redevelopment plan contemplates medical research facilities and offices on that
site as well. So, it is a a definite plus and benefit and bonus to the citizens in the community of N. Thank you, Mr. Zolinsky. Does do the commissioners have any comments they want to add? Sure. You want to start?
So, uh, yeah, a couple things. Um, it hasn't been easy getting to this point. Uh, but it has been a process that we've had to go through to get to what we have desired. I believe since we
started this is to have a futureoriented te technology life science-based campus uh that will promote the economic growth of the community uh restore the uh lost ratables that that occurred uh with the
divestature of of hop ro and and do it in a way that makes sense for the community. Uh so I'm very pleased uh I'm I'm very excited about uh the fact that we will have a an innovation center uh
that u that will contribute to the brand uh not only of the company that will be there but also I think contribute to the brand of the campus which Gan I know you've been focused in on and we've been focused in on is that uh whatever we do there needs to add uh to the brand of
the community uh and create uh many opportunities be it through jobs or accessibility. Uh you know one of the first things that you can see on the campus and the desire of the campus is that it's no longer gated. It's open and you can see and you can you can actually
drive through and you can see what's going on. I I think much has to be done. Um uh I'm fully committed to making sure that uh we achieve the potential that we have laid out. So I'm looking forward to this. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner
Chuchi. Yes. Um, this day, this day has been a long time coming and I think we can all agree on that. All right. And this has been a long road that we travel. All right. But I believe with the actions that have that are taking place on both sides. All right. The
continuation of the the redevelopment of that site will continue to be nothing but remarkable. And Gan, I want to congratulate you and your team for everything you've done to date. and I want you to know that we stand ready to help in any way that we can. So, congratulations.
Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Scarpelli. Well, first I'd like to congratulate Mr. Diaz and Mr. Cohen on what they've done with the campus thus far. It really is a uh you know, the premier innovation hub within uh New
Jersey and the metropolitan area. and um with the our actions over the next uh two weeks, it will further that life science campus and um I think congratulations goes to our team and to Mr. Diaz's team in moving this forward.
Uh and uh you know it it sometimes uh you have some obstacles that you have to overcome but uh when uh everybody puts everything aside and goes for the common good and the good of this township and the good of Mr. Diaz and his in his development. Uh that's what counts and
that's where we are right now. So let's move forward and uh good times ahead. Thank you, Commissioner. And I do also want to thank you for coming and congratulate you. And I want to congratulate the rest of the board because as you said, this was a 9-year
process. This predates my time on the board. Uh and this was a all hands-on deck effort for almost a decade. Uh so congratulations to the the rest of the board. I you know this is a rotating seat. Everyone pretty much gets a gets to sit up here. Uh I just happen to be
sitting in this seat right now. But this has been undoubtedly a team effort by everyone involved. Mr. Zalinski uh uh Johnino three uh and all the all the commissioners including my predecessor commissioner Rogers. Uh I do want to say
one thing to the public though because my from my seat in the last planning board meeting the public wanted to be able to have an opportunity to voice you know whether they have a concern they approve the plan or if they're indifferent to it. Uh those opportunities are coming. We're
introducing these plans tonight for a public hearing on July 1st at our July 1st board of commission meetings here in this chamber on uh at 7 p.m. Uh there will be consistency review before the planning board tomorrow evening. Uh Mr. Diaz alluded to that. Uh here in this
chamber at 7:00 p.m. as well. Uh these are your opportunities uh so that you can voice your your concerns or praise of the plan or indifference to it. Uh whatever you want. uh this that's your opportunity to come and uh voice what
you need to say. Uh this isn't something that we were doing just completely behind closed doors because we can't it by by law we have to allow you to have your say in everything. Uh but uh that's going to be coming up in a very fastmoving pace within the next two to
three weeks. So uh mark your calendars. There will be a number of opportunities for you to to raise your concern. May Mayor, just uh one more uh just for the public's benefit. When we talk about redevelopment plan, these are not plans like some people think of like blueprints. These are just the the
zoning for those sites and the possible uses uh on those sites. So, I don't want anybody to think there's some plan uh that they can open up and look at. It's it's it's a word document. So, yes, thank you. That's a that's a very good
distinction. It's yeah, it's just more like a a plan of ideas of what can go there. Uh and so we're going to make sure that it can be consistent with the uh the master plan of the town and consistent with uh uh our values here in
Nutley. Uh which I believe it is. Uh so uh we as I said earlier, we do have public comment on agenda items only. So, anyone else wishing to be heard on any other agenda items this evening, now is your opportunity to approach the microphone and state your name for the
record. Seeing none, we'll have board of commissioner announcements. Commissioner Evans, I have nothing this evening. Commissioner Tucci. Yes. Just one announcement. Uh on Thursday the 26th, we will be holding our summer festival on Franklin Avenue once again and that
will run from 6:00 in the evening to 10:00. It's been an outstanding event and we welcome everyone to come. Jean, if you and your team are available, please come down and enjoy the festivities. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Scotty, uh just uh last uh week started
our farmers market. It'll run every Sunday. Our new location is on Booth Drive uh right next to the beautiful Park Oal and close to Franklin Avenue. So, we will welcome everybody to come on down and visit our market. Thank you, Commissioner. Uh and uh I
mean I I'll I'll announce this at the next meeting as well. Uh but we have our 249th uh celebration of the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July this year. Uh it's going to be Friday. Uh fireworks festivities. Everyone is welcome. Everyone's invited. Uh please
be sure to get there early to get a good good spot to watch the fireworks. It'll be a great show for everyone. Um, and now we'll move on to the ordinance introductions. Starting with the two items we just spoke about. Uh, ordinance
number 3589. This is an ordinance to adopt the Ro south side of Kingsland Street redevelopment plan. This ordinance creates an overlay zone for the redevelopment of property identified as block 2000 lots 1 4 and 5 and block 2100
lot 1 which properties were part of the former Hoffen Lo campus so that property can be redeveloped into a data center or other use identified in the redevelopment plan. I move that this ordinance be passed to a second reading and advertised in Nelly Sun together with notice required by law
and that further consideration of set ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners be held at its second reading on July 1st, 2025. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. And just a
point of clarification, I'm reading both of these on behalf of the entire board of commissioners. Uh it's not just me. Uh the second one uh number 3590 uh this is an ordinance adopting the RO innovation center redevelopment plan. This ordinance creates an overlay zone
for the redevelopment of the property identified as block 102 lot 2 and block 200 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 24. which properties were part of the former Hopton Roach campus so that the property can be redeveloped into a
uh or both say into a data center. Uh no, this was changed. I I don't have a I'll read the Okay, I have a old copy. Bear with me.
Okay. Ordinance number 3590 reads, "An ordinance adopting the erosion innovation center redevelopment plan. This ordinance creates an overlay zone for the redevelopment of property identified as block 102 lot 2 and block 200 lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 24 which properties are part of the former Hoffen
Ro campus so that the property can be redeveloped into medical offices and practices etc as identified in re redevelopment plan. I move that this ordinance be passed to a second reading and advertising that sun together with a notice required by law and further consideration of set
ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners shall be held on its second reading on July 1st 2025. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tui. Uh before I I vote I just also want to recognize our township attorney for all the hard work that he put into this this project and this plan
in bringing us to this point and also Derek Ort of the English firm. I vote I. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi, Mayor Kelly. I um we got Commissioner Evans. Uh I think we have
the budget on for this evening. Yeah. Busy night. We're finally getting to the interesting part of the meeting. Oh, sorry. Uh Jean Diaz and Josh, do you guys want to take the time to leave? Unless you guys want to stay and hear
the uh the rest of the exciting meeting. We'll see you tomorrow. Great. Yes. Thank you. Thank you for coming. Thank you for coming, Josh. So, uh, we have a couple things to do tonight. We will be adopting our budget
tonight. It's, uh, the 17th of June, and this is the operating budget for the year 2025, which began in January. We have been operating under temporary, uh, resolutions and authorizations to keep the government uh, going. Uh, so we have a couple things to do tonight. One is I
have resolution number uh 15525 which is a capital budget amendment. Uh this this uh uh budget amendment uh includes a forecast of potential uh improvements that will need to be made to the water
infrastructure of the municipality uh which is a new requirement uh by uh the state of New Jersey. So uh in order to adopt we have to include a forecast. This is not a binding commitment of spending. It's simply an identification
of potential or possible areas of of improvement uh at some point in the future. And generally this looks out over a forward 5-year period. So whereas the capital uh budget for 2025 was approved on the first day of April whereas it been determined that said
capital budget must be amended. And now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of county of Essex that the following amendments to the capital budget are made for 2025 for the um year 2025 as well as uh the
six-year progress projected period uh from 2025 to 2030 for the items listed in the resolution. So move second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh my next uh
resolution is a budget amendment. Uh when we introduced the budget back in July, we uh we're continuing to see what we can do to lower the municipal uh tax increase. Uh as you know the your tax bill is comprised of the school, the
county, uh the municipality as well as the library and uh and something called county open spaces are all part of that of the property tax bill. Uh this amendment u includes an item of revenue
for $300,000 which uh uh addresses the uh cost of crossing guards in the municipality which as a result of this will reduce the m municipal uh portion of the tax increase by $30 per average
household. We need a public hearing on this. Sure. So at this time I'll open the public hearing on this budget amendment. Anyone wishing to be heard on the budget amendment, please approach the microphone and state your name for the record, please. Move to close. Second. Commissioner
Evans. I. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Move the ordinance. Second. The amendment. Yeah. Move the amendment. I Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh, the
next is simple. We I I do have a a condensed presentation for the budget which will be up on our website uh in an updated fashion. Uh we will also be updating it for our comparative analysis for uh the budgets uh for the sort of
average property tax uh in the county and for the towns that we are comparable to. Uh so we will have that out as those budgets are uh all approved and adopted. At this point in time, the the school uh uh uh portion of the bill is is locked
in. Uh this our our budget, while it's being adopted tonight, needs to be certified uh by the county, which they they will do. Uh and we're still waiting for the the county uh to amend uh to to have their budget certified. So, we
don't know what the actual combined property tax increase uh will be at this at this point in time. Uh we introduced ours uh our uh budget as a $141 increase, $18 of which uh is for the
library. uh the uh having the amendment that we just approved for $30 will reduce the $143 down to $113 of which uh the municipal share is $93. Uh I do have
uh pending is request from the state for some additional funding. Uh and uh while that's still pending and I spoke to them today, uh that's still pending. We won't know whether or not we'll be receiving anything out of the state budget until
uh somewhere around the 29th of June, which is too late for us to hold uh our budget. So, we we have to adopt the emergency authorizations uh have expired. So, tonight we're required uh to adopt. So with that uh be resolved uh
by the board of commissioners of the uh township of Nel County of Essex uh that the budget is here I set forth shall be adopted and shall constitute the appropriation for the purposes of the stated sums that are in the budget and
authorization of uh those uh amounts um as amended with the $300,000 change and it's so move. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, Mayor Kelly.
So, the $93 is essentially a $7.75 per month increase for per the average household. Yes, it's it's from the municipal standpoint, it's it's under under 10 bucks a month. That's great.
That's that's amazing. I it's not an I thing. It's a we thing because I have to put it all together based upon what what everything you guys give me. So, uh you know it's together. So, right. So, it's a $125 for a convention. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So, if you wanted to,
you could say public affairs is less than a cup of coffee, right? Oh, the increase. Yeah. Exactly. Exactly. Stealing Pete's line. Well, hey, look, he's not here. All right. U Thank you, Commissioner.
And uh we'll move on to resolutions. And you want to just continue? Yes. Yeah. I have several. Um the my next resolution is uh is the certification of the of the governing body for compliance with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's enforcement
guidance and consideration of the arrest and conviction records uh in employment decisions under title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. we are compliant and this resolution is necessary because it has to accompany
our budget to the state in order for the state uh to certify uh our authorization for our budget each year. Uh so now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of township of Nullik uh hereby states that it has complied with the NJSA484-5
and amended by PL 2017 C183 by certifying that the locally units firing practices comply with the above referenced enforcements guidance and hereby directs the clerk to cause to be maintained and available for inspection of certified copy of this resolution and
the required affidavit to show evidence of said compliance. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh my next resolution just for clarification. It's read on
behalf of the board of commissioners. Uh whereas PB Nutcliffe pursued a first appeal against the township before the Essex County Construction Board of Appeals, alleging certain invoices were improperly charged against PBliff's escrow accounts, which by order of the
board adopted on March 22nd, 2022, resulted in the board affirming their appeal in the amount of $127,68.31. Whereas on November 16, 2021, PB Nliffe pursued a separate and second appeal against the township before the board alleging that invoices were improperly
charged against the PBliff escrow accounts totaling 52,418.81 in addition to those at issue in the first appeal. The township accepted the decision of the board finding in favor of PB Nutlift on the first appeal less a
disputed sum of 60,865,15 $865.15 and has acknowledged the second appeal. Whereas the township and PBliffe have engaged in settlement discussions regarding the first uh appeal, second appeal and disputed some and have resulted in an agreement to resolve the
differences between them. Whereas pursuant to that agreement, the township has agreed to one terminate the escrow agreements for phase 2b uh uh uh three and and 2a uh refund uh PBLI
$177,966.71 uh for the uh appeals which is includes $141,893 in disputed amounts uh plus the remaining balance in all three escrow accounts of 36,300 $13.19.
Funds are available in account 401226205 4012205 T59 918 T 15912 921 T9 T15912 920 which has cert been certified by the
chief financial officer said certification attached to this resolution that therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the town of Nutley and the mayor uh that the mayor and the clerk are hereby authorized to execute a settlement document in the form acceptable to the township attorney which shall include
among other terms of payment to PB cliff in the total amount of 177,966.71 be it further resolved that the chief financial officer be and is hereby authorized to issue refunds to PB Nutcliffe as set forth herein. Uh what's important about this resolution is uh
the dispute actually it wasn't necessarily whether or not the charge was appropriate. It's a question of whether or not it was chargeable under the existing escrow agreements. Uh now that we are moving forward, we will produce uh generate new escrow
agreements which certain of these amounts will be recoverable under those agreements. So, it's just timing u a lot of headache and a lot of timing. Um be resolved and my next resolution be resolved by the commissioner of the
township of Nley and the county of Essex, New Jersey that the treasur is hereby authorized to refund $537.60 for lot 55601 lot. So move second. Commissioner Evans.
Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. We have to backtrack and vote on Did I do that or did I skip it? No, we skipped that one. So, let's take a vote. Okay. 14425. So, 14425. So, second. Commissioner
Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. Thank you. I still wanted to explain that it was timing, but I forgot to vote on it. So, uh anyway, the next one. Uh whereas on December 9th, 2024, the
Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to the law firm of Vayakula Mi Martino uh Renit uh located at 247 Franklin Avenue for services of an attorney concerning municipal tax appeals in the township
where uh whereas the firm has closed their office in Nutley on August 31st, 2024. Whereas Steve Martino, who was the attorney from the firm working on the tax appeals, moved to uh the PEM law firm uh in West Orange and continue to
perform the required tax appeal work in accordance with resolution 323-20 23 dated May 20th, 2023. Funds are available in account uh 401204205 to pay the remaining balance for the work performed from September 1, 2024
through December 31st, 2024 in the amount of $4,862 and has been certified by the chief financial officer. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners uh that the treasur is authorized to uh pay PM law firm the remaining balance of
$4,862 to fulfill the work performed by uh Mr. Steve Martino Espar inscribed in resolution 323-23. So move second. Commissioner Evans I. Commissioner Tucci. I. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly.
Uh my next two resolutions uh address uh our veterans. Um and u these are resolutions that uh I have gladly read on behalf of the board uh with the full board support. Uh these two resolutions
uh grant uh full tax exemption uh under statute 54-3-30 uh which provides that a uh service a veteran who was honorably discharged from active service in a time of war and in any branch of the armed services who
has been or shall be declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be 100% totally and permanently disabled connected to their wartime service, they're granted a full uh tax exemption of their dwelling in the lot in which it's situated. Uh the uh taxpayer uh in
the first and veteran in this first application uh has met all of those requirements. Uh and so there now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nelly that the a veteran covered under Daniel's law uh as a result details of
this individual are kept confidential uh be granted full exemption from payment of property taxes from May 30th 2025 and all subsequent years thereafter on the property and identified on the applications submitted to the tax assessor's office be further resolved
that the treasur is hereby authorized to refund a amount of $1,142.666 for 2025 property uh taxes. I I will read the second one and we can both both both of them together. Uh the the same applies for the second uh veteran under
the same conditions of statute 54-3. Uh now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners, the township of Nley County is that Mary Rogue be granted full exemption the payment of property taxes from June 2nd, 2025 and all subsequent years uh on for the
property identified as block 4700 lot 29 known as 70 Mountain View Avenue. Um Mary had uh s has pro provided us with full documentation supporting her um full exemption as required by the United
States Veterans Administration. Uh be it further resolved that the treasur is hereby authorized to refund $1,191.96 for 2025 property taxes. Uh I move resolutions uh 14925 and 15025. So move
second. Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh, my next one is a uh is a change in our custodian of of of our petty account,
which is $650. uh recognizing uh that uh Kathy Rampachevski who has been our custodian and is a qualified purchasing agent will be retiring uh this summer. Uh whereas
in accordance with NJ SA40 colon- 521, the township of Nelly is changing custodian to Jamie Ard Ardinio Artisone. Artisone. Thank you for that. Uh and whereas Jamie is bonded from June 17, 2025 through December 31st, 2025.
Now therefore be resolved by the uh uh that the township of Nlly County of Essex hereby authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Governmental Services uh New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval. So move.
Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Chuchi. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I only two more. Um, my next resolution uh as an administrative as part of the uh budget uh and required by the uh by statute is
to move move certain balances around to a combined account uh that relate to the prior year. So be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of another county of Jersey that in accordance with the statutory provision of RS484-59
the following transfers of 2024 appropriation reserves being the same are hereby authorized from the accounts uh listed herein to the capital improvement fund for a total amount of $2 million. So move second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi.
Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh my last resolution is whereas 48 colon 1516 permits uh the use of a procurement card uh by local units for specific circumstances to be used for certain payments. Whereas the statute
permits a municipality to adopt policies that permit specifically named employees to PE cards for the acquisition of goods and services under certain circumstances that are set forth in the statute. Whereas commissioner of revenue and finance recommends the establishment of
the procurement card program with Valley Bank, a well-established provider of this service consistent with the above statute to gain further efficiency and advanced procurement best practices and internal controls. Whereas all transactions must comply with local public contract law NJSA48
col1-1 at L and you the use of the PECARD will not change or eliminate any provisions of that law. Whereas the chief financial officer along with the qualified purchasing agent will be responsible for the administration of the program consistent with the PCR statute and
local public contract. Whereas consistent with recommendations contained herein, the township desires to establish the procurement card program with valley bank with an maximum allowable limit of five uh $5,000 with an annual fee of $75. That therefore be
resolved by the township of the county of Essex. State of New Jersey does hereby authorize the mayor and municipal clerk to execute all necessary documents to secure a PE card from Valley uh Bank in order to establish a procurement card program consistent with NJAC 58-
uh 9A and NJSA 48 uh col 5-15. So move second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Tucci. Thank you. Where's Township of
Nutley pursuant to NJSA5234-6-2 col C139 may by resolution and without advertising for bids purchase goods or services using a New Jersey cooperative purchasing alliance that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process by another contracting unit within the state of New Jersey when
available. And whereas a township of Nutley Department of Parks and Public Property intends to add lighting to Glattsback Park Girl Softball Field. And whereas Musco Sports Lighting LLC 100 first Avenue West PO Box 808 Oscaloosa,
Iowa has provided a quote in the amount of $355,000. And whereas the cost of the design permitting and construction of the improvements for Glattzback Field girls softball field will be supported by the Green Acres urban parks grant fiscal year 25 for the entirety of the project
cost. Now therefore, be it resolved by the board of commissioners of town for the Nutley County of Essex State of New Jersey that a contract for lighting of Glattsback Park girls softball field be awarded to Musco Sports Lighting from Oscaloosa, Iowa in the amount of
$355,000. I move the resolution. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Whereas township will notly pursuant to NJSA4A1 11-11 may by resolution and without
advertising for bids purchased goods or services under an approved county cooperative purchasing program. And whereas a township of Nutley is a member of the Bergen County Purchasing Cooperative pricing system. And whereas the Bergen County Purchasing Cooperative has awarded a contract to Keystone Sports Construction, 1100 Shell Lane,
Sweet 104, Phoenixville, PA, for synthetic turf maintenance, repair, and replacement services via the Bergen County resolution. And whereas Keystone Sports Construction of the same address has provided a quote in the amount of $848,981.
And whereas the cost of the design, permitting, and construction of the improvements for manscior Owens Field will be supported by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program again for the entirety of the project cost. And whereas the township of Nutley has allocated the following funds to support
the project. The Green Acres urban parks grant fiscal year 25 grant in the amount of 848,981. Now therefore be it resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley County of Essex State in New Jersey that a contract for the upgrade of the girls softball field at Father
Glattsback Park be awarded to Keystone Sports Construction of Phoenixville, PA. I move resolution. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. That's all I have. Mayor, thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Scarpelli. Mayor, if you want me to do Commissioner
Petra's after mine, I will. Yes, I would ask that. Thank you. All right. Uh whereas bids for NJ do 2022 Chestnut Street roadway improvement project Franklin Avenue to Whitford Avenue were received and open on Wednesday, June
29th, 2022. And whereas DLS contracting 36 Montano Road was the low bidder. And whereas the base bid for NJ DOT 2022 Chess Street Improvement Project was in the amount of $614,652.50 50 for a total bid amount of 60 $6
614,652.50. And whereas change order number one was authorized by resolution number 246-23 for a total increase amount of $46,5245 for a total contract amount of $660,74.95.
And whereas change number two has been authorized for a decrease in the amount of $15,79.60 for a total contract amount of $645,625.35. now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nutley County state of New Jersey. That change
order number two is attached as a change from the contract previously made by the township of Nutley uh with DLS contracting for the project known as NJ do 2022 Chestnut Street roadway improvement project and are hereby authorized and approved. I move the
resolution second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Whereas the Nutley Fire Department currently owns the following TNT extraction tools as listed and whereas set equipment is no longer needed by the Nutley Fire
Department and therefore pursuant to NJSA4A col 11 the township desires to donate said equipment to the Pake County Public Safety Pay County Community College. Now therefore it be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nelli County state New Jersey that the township is
authorized to donate the aforementioned equipment to the P County Public Safety Pay County Community College effective immediately. I move the resolution. Second, Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. That's all I have. Mayor, thank you. I have a
couple on for this evening. Resolution number 14325. Whereas the department of treasury division of taxations provide tax clearance certificates for said licences are qualified to be licensed in court to all standards established by New Jersey statutes annotated title 33 and regulations promagated there under as well as pertinent and local ordinance and conditions consistent with title 33
for the establishment listed establishments listed below for this renewal period. Uh whereas these establishment inspected by the board of health, fire department, code enforcement and the police department are in satisfactory condition and therefore it be resolved by the board of commissioners county of extre that the renewal of the plenary retail
conjunction licenses and plenary retail distribution licenses and club license be granted the following licenses effective July 1st through June 30th 2026 be further resolved that the municipal clerk is hereby authorized to sign and issue said license certificates for the licensing period of July 1st 2025 through June 30th 2026. So moved.
Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Surpelli. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh, this next one is to reappoint Meredith Blank as the municipal register of the township of Nutley. Uh Meredith
Blank uh does far more than just uh is just a register and her dedication to the township is uh unmatched and she's a great asset to the town and so I'm proudly moving this resolution be resolved that by the board of commissioners of the township of Nelly County of state of New Jersey that
Meredith Blank be be reappointed certified municipal registar for the township of Nelly for a three-year term effective May 13, 2025 through May 13, 2028. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, Mayor Kelly.
Hi. Uh, and we we have, and I forgot to mention this in my announcements, but this Thursday is Junth, and we'll be having our our town's Junth celebration at the Oakley, uh, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. this Thursday, uh, Junth. Uh, it
doesn't conflict with the high school graduation since that's been moved to 10:00 a.m. on uh, June 19th. So, everyone is invited and all are welcome to our Junth celebration this Thursday at 400 p.m. at the Oakley whereas Junth or Junth Independence Day commemorates
the traditional ob observance of the end of slavery in the United States and is observed annually on June 19th. Whereas President Abraham Lincoln declared that in giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free, honorable alike in what we give and we what we preserve, we shall nobly save or meanly
lose the last best hope on earth. And whereas on January 1st, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring that all persons held as slaves within a state or designated part of a state, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against United States shall then be then
forward forever free. Whereas President Lincoln correctly believed that slavery to be a violation of the principles of the Declaration of Independence and that its abolition represented a new birth of freedom for the United States. Whereas more than two years were passed before the news reached African-Americans living in Texas. Whereas on June 19th,
1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger and his regimen arrived in Galveston and spread the word that slavery had been abolished. Whereas the following year, the first official Junth celebrations took place in Texas and have continued across the United States throughout the years. Whereas in 1979, Texas became the
first state to make Junth an official holiday. Several others followed suit over the years. In June 2021, Congress passed a resolution establishing Junth as a federal holiday. President Bid President Biden signed it into law on June 17th, 2021. Whereas Junth is an
important opportunity to honor the principles of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate the achievements and contributions that African-Americans have made and continue to make across our country. May therefore be resolved that the board of commissioners of the township of Nelli County state New Jersey and ask the community to join them in recognizing and celebrating Junth on June 19th,
2025. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scorpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. Whereas Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a national holiday celebrated annually commen commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Whereas the township of
Nelli in observance of independence day will be hosting 4th of July festivities of firework display honor about Thursday. This should be Friday, June July 4th, 2025. Whereas Garden State Fireworks P. Box 403, Carlton Road,
Millington, New Jersey 07946 is the vendor performing the fireworks activities for the township of Nelli. That therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners township of Nelly County state of New Jersey that the township authorizes and discharges the use of fireworks by its vendor honor about July 4th 25 July 4th 2025 with a
rain day for the next clear night. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh this is to recognize June as autistic or June 18th as autistic pride day which is
tomorrow. Whereas June 18th is autistic pride day. This is a day dedicated to celebrating the full identity, value and dignity of autistic people. Whereas for autistic pride day 2025 the theme is simple, powerful and uncompromising. Unapologetically autistic. Whereas this
is important awareness day highlights the value of autistic individuals and integral members of the society encouraging acceptance, understanding and empowerment. Whereas raining aware raising awareness and acceptance about autism is essential in promoting early diagnosis, intervention, access to appropriate resources and support.
Whereas creating an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with autism involves promoting understanding, empathy and acceptance within schools, workplaces, homes, organizations, and communities. Whereas autistic pride b pride day challenges stereotypes and promotes the idea that autistic individuals have unique strengths and perspect perspectives
worth celebrating. Nelly's's Rise Beyond Committee aims to do just that by providing not only autistic individuals but all individuals with special needs meaningful employment where collaboration among schools, families, businesses and the broader community is essential to enhancing acceptance and understanding autism and to further in
and also to also further inclusive practices that provide economic stability and benefit one's overall health and well-being. Whereas the mayor and board of commissioners recognizes the ongoing efforts required to advance autism acceptance and awareness contributing to the creation of a more compassionate and inclusive community
and therefore it be resolved the board of commissioners attell the community to join them in recognizing and celebrating autistic pride day on June 18th 2025. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. I. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. Whereas
raffle applications have been received from the following organizations. Nelly Clifton Hockey Club and Rotary Club of Nelly. Uh both one's uh Nelly Clifton Hockey Club offremise merchandise raffle on Wednesday, November 26, 252 and Rotary Club on premises 50/50 cash
raffle se Sunday, September 21st, 2025 whose applications have been reviewed and approved by municipal clerk and police department and therefore it be resolved by the board of commission patch of Nelli County state of New Jersey that the aforementioned license are hereby approved and the municipal clerk is authorized to issue said
licenses. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scorpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. At this time, we'll open up the meeting to the public. Anyone wishing to be heard on anything uh that they wish to address the board of commissioners with, please approach the microphone and
say your name for the record. Uh this is anyone who wishes to be heard on any item for the board of commissioners, please approach the microphone and say your name for the record. Um this is far away. Hi, my name is Mark White. um have this little proposal.
I've never done one of these before, so I'm totally green. Um I have this up. I'll take the mic. Can I just pass this out for you guys? I'll take the clerk. Um, good evening. Uh, if I could have a couple minutes of your time. I prepared
a small proposal to discuss adding bike lanes to certain major streets in Nutley. Thank you. Um, I've been a Nutley resident for about 3 years now and I can honestly say that I love this town. Coming from New York, I can say that
this has been one of the best moves of my life. Um, like a lot of people relocating from urban areas, I was drawn to Nutley's accessibility, small town feel and how close everything is to home. That is exactly why I put this proposal together to build on what
already makes Nutley great. Um, as you will see, this is a phased plan for adding designated bike lanes on a few key streets that would serve both current residents and future growth. It is designed not only for people like myself who use an electric scooter
locally, but also for the growing number of high school students we see biking to school, to Clifton Commons, and to um Franklin Avenue. Um, by adding safe dedicated bike lanes, we give people,
especially our younger residents, safer ways to move around town without adding to traffic congestion. It is also a way to modernize Nutley's infrastructure in a way that reflects how more people are already choosing to travel. The streets
I have included here like Franklin Avenue, Center Street, and Washington Avenue were chosen because they are already popular routes. I believe with some proper maintenance and a few smart upgrades, they can safely support support both cars and cyclists and
parking um and all micromobility devices. My hope this evening is to get this on your radar and to start the conversation about what might be possible. That's it. Thank you. And I I don't believe for a second that you're a rookie at this because this is this is
very well done. Uh this is this is very good. Uh Commissioner did that Scarpell, did you want to The only thing Mark is a couple of streets that you identified are county
roads. So, uh that what does that mean? That means that they are owned and uh maintained by the county of Essex. They're not maintained by the by the or owned by the municipalities. So it's like center street, Franklin Avenue. So
that requires us to go through the county. So uh that's that that's the only challenge that I see there. And Washington Avenue, although we maintain part of a state highway. So uh there's some things there's some challenges with the roads you've chosen. That's all I'll say. Okay. But don't don't be
discouraged. Yeah. Just just pointing that out. Yeah. This this is this is New Jersey, so nothing's simple, but uh yeah, this is something we'll definitely take a look at and review. And is your contact information on here? Yeah, it should be on this page in the back.
Okay, great. Uh so we we'll be in touch and I can email this to anybody here if they want to see it. Yeah. Uh please do. Yeah. Uh it's to the municipal court. You can email it to me. Okay. Yeah,
that's I can get your contact, I guess, after. Sure. She She'll give it to you. All right. Did either of you want to Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Does anyone else wish to address the board of commissioners this evening?
Uh, seeing none, uh, Mr. Mr. Bruno, I think we have a need for an executive session this evening. Close session, discuss contract. Thank you. I'll entertain a motion to go into executive session. Move it. Second.
Whereas section 8 of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter 231, Public Law 1975, permits the the exclusion of the public from meeting in certain circumstances. And whereas the public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist. And whereas the board of commissioners of the township
of Nutley in the county of Essex and state of New Jersey desires to proceed to close executive session. And now therefore be it resolved that the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley move into close executive session to discuss contract negotiations. Is that it council? Uh, be it further
resolved that at the time when such discussions may be disclosed to the public shall be when and such disclosures may be made without adversely affecting the township of Nutley pending and/or anticipated legal personnel contractual matters and other matters within the exception provided
uh provided for by statute. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Commissioner Evans. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. and we won't be conducting any further business if need this evening. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 here in
the commission chambers at 7 p.m. I'll entertain a motion to adjourn the portion of the meeting. Move it. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. And the time is now 8:20.