Uh, welcome everyone. It's Tuesday, April 15th. Please rise 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. Sunshine notice. Madam clerk. Thank you, mayor. Board of Commissioners public meeting agenda for uh Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The time is now 7:12. Pursuant to the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act, chapter
231, Public Law 1975, notice of this meeting was published in 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 Nutley 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 here. Mayor Kelly present. All present. Mayor. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Minutes, please. We have board of commissioner meeting minutes for March 18, 2025.
Move it. Second. Commissioner Evans. I. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. I. Commissioner Petraco. Mayor Kelly. I. Thank you. Minutes. Uh, communications, please. Madam Clerk, thank you, Mayor. Nutley High School Volleyball Booster Club has submitted a
letter requesting permission to hold a raffle on Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 44 Park Avenue between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 400 p.m. Motion, please. Second. Commissioner Evans, I. Commissioner Tucci, I.
Commissioner Scarpell, hi. Commissioner Petro, Mayor Kelly, I uh Thank you, Madam Clerk. Bills, please. Yes. Bill list for April 15, 2025. Public affairs, 101,749. Revenue and finance,
$4,44,195.99. Public safety, $37,573.65. Public works, $14,5418. Parks and public property $642,498.95. Water and sewer utilities $623,135. Payroll as of April 14, 2025. Regular payroll total $963,848.96. Overtime payroll total
$57,93526. Total payroll 1,21,78422 for a grand total of 6,935,429.38. Move the bills. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco.
I. Mayor Kelly. I. And that's it for bills. Mayor. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Um, at this time we'll hear public comment on agenda items only. This is public comment on agenda items only. Those wishing to be heard on agenda items only, please approach the
microphone and state your name for the record, please. Seeing none, uh, board commissioner announcements, Commissioner Evans. Nothing for me this evening. Commissioner Tucci. Yes. Thank you. Yes. On uh this Thursday, April 17th, at
dusk, we will have our flashlight uh Easter egg hunt. All right. At Reinheimer Park and on Saturday the 19th of April, we will have our extravaganza uh festival at 10:00 a.m. at 44 Park Avenue. Thank you. Excellent. Thank you,
Commissioner Scarpelli. Yes, Mayor. Uh last Saturday we had a successful shredding day. We had uh over 300 uh residents show up with shredding. So, it was a good event. Something uh we
do every year around tax day. And uh this Saturday, we're having our uh compost giveaway uh at uh the parking lot behind Chickal. also going to set up a rigid re plastic recycling container
so uh residents can drop off their rigid plastic uh if they're cleaning up their yards for the spring or any other rigid plastic they'd like to recycle. That's it, Mayor. Excellent. Thank you, Commissioner Petra. Yes. I just like to thank all public safety. Saturday we had
a very very beautiful Easter bunny in the fire department um that we took pictures with all the kids on Saturday that rainy day. And then Sunday the volunteer fire department had the pancake breakfast. Very successful. They
did an um excellent job. And this one last thing um I'm sure everybody's seen um the police all over town enforcing these um crosswalks. Um, so please, you know, I
said at the last meeting, God forbid if you hit somebody. You know, there's two tragedies once somebody gets hit by a car, the person who hits them and the family who either is injured or or loses someone. But just very crystal clear, it doesn't matter if it's the president of
the United States that goes through one of these crosswalks and these guys are out in force, you will get a ticket. Anybody in town, please yield to pedestrians. And this a loud shout out to the pedestrians also. Please at night
wear bright clothing. Please, before you step in a crosswalk, look both ways. Even though you have the right away, it's not worth having your AirPods on or looking at your cell phone and getting hit by a car. So, it's a team effort and
you know we need the help of the residents, pedestrians and our police department. Thank you, mayor. One more thing, Mayor. Absolutely. So, uh just wish everybody a happy Passover and a happy Easter. Yes. Thank you. Happy happy Passover and
happy Easter to everyone. Uh the health department will be doing its annual uh babies vaccine clinic on April 22nd uh which is this Tuesday uh from 4 to 7:30. Uh and as always we're we're doing this in conjunction with the revenue and
finance department. So you could bring your your pet to get vaccinated and then register them with the uh revenue and finance department. Uh the vaccine is good for three years. So, if you previously got your uh pet vaccinated uh last year, you don't need to come again
this year. If you're within one year, you you're more than welcome to come and and have the uh the vaccine administered to your pet. Uh if you're more than uh a year out, the the veterinarian is going to say to come back next year. Uh, we
also have the monthly children's health clinic on April 17th at 8:30 at the Nelly Health Department on April 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2 12:00 p.m. We have a depression screening at the health department. And on May 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 400 p.m. at the health department, we have melanoma screening.
If anyone's interested in any of these programs, please call the health department for more information. Uh, at this time, we'll roll into ordinance introductions. Uh, Commissioner Evans. Thank you, Mayor. Um this is an ordinance uh that amends our
current ordinance related to tobacco excuse me as it related to liquor licensing. We haven't changed our our liquor licensing fee since 2010 and this ordinance uh reflects an increase uh in the annual uh uh cost of the licensing
fee. Uh, I move that this ordinance be passed to a second reading and advertised in Nutly Sun together with a notice required by law and that further consideration of said ordinance for final passage by the board of commissioners be held at its second reading on May 6, 2025. So move second.
Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Petar. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. And now we have uh ordinances on second reading. Uh, if you want to continue, Commissioner Evans. Thank you, Mayor. This this is uh
uh an amendment to our existing ordinance to include hemp shops and that uh need to be that are subject to licensing. Uh it also restricts uh the number of hemp shops and u vape shops uh
to actually the number that we have in place uh today. Uh, it also reduces the licensing fee from uh $1,500 down to $750 uh annually. Thank you, Commissioner Evans. Uh, at
this time, I'll open up the public hearing on ordinance number 3577 regarding uh the regulation and sale of tobacco, hemp, and related products. Anyone wishing to be heard, please approach the microphone and state your name for the record. Move to close. Second. Commissioner
Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Pat. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh, my next ordinance is going to move it. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tuji. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Petron. Hi.
Mayor Kelly. I. Now, can I move on? Okay. Okay. Ordinance number 3580. This ordinance uh is actually uh addresses some technology improvements in the municipality, specifically running a fiber line uh uh
access to the uh school facility which will now be located at 777 Bloomfield Avenue as well as some other improvements within the municipality. Open the public hearing. At this time, we'll open the public hearing on ordinance number 3580 for
technology improvements. Anyone wishing to be heard on this ordinance, please approach the microphone and state your name for the record. Seeing no one to close. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Patco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I
move the ordinance. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Abstain. Commissioner Scarfelli. Hi, Commissioner Petra. Hi, Mayor Kelly. I uh moving on to resolutions. Commissioner Evans. Yes. Thank you.
be resolved by the board of commissioners attachment of Neling County of Essex State, New Jersey through the treasure B and is hereby authorized to refund overpayment of property taxes in the amount of 7,298.54 block 4,400 lot one. Uh so move second. Commissioner Evans I.
Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh my next two ordinances relate actually to the same thing. Uh we did h have a sewer main break between uh
Conover Avenue and Florence Street uh requiring emergency repairs. Uh when emergencies occur under NJSA 48 colon 11-16, we can enter into contracts to get that done immediately without having to go through the public bidding
process. Uh we have engaged uh I've received a proposal from Montana Construction Corporation at 80 uh Containt Avenue and Loi uh for an amount not to exceed $60,000. Uh because we're in the in
between the introduction of our budget and the adoption of our budget, it will require uh an amendment to our budget before we adopt the 2025 uh budget. However, funds are available in account 5057
uh10256 uh for this capital outlay. Now therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nully County of Essex that does hereby authorize the commissioner of public works and the municipal clerk to enter into an emergency contract with Montana Construction for an amount not to exceed
$60,000 be f resolved that the qualified purchasing aid and chief financial officer are authorized to take all necessary steps to comply with the resolution and that two copies of this authorizing resol resolution be filed with the division of local governmental services along with an affidavit of the
chief financial law officer pursuant to NJSA48 col4-52. So move second. Commissioner Evans I. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh my second uh resolution re relates to the exact
same thing but under NJSA484-46. This sets up the emergency appropriation uh which will be necessary uh uh to in order for us to adopt uh a an amendment to our budget uh uh for 2025. Uh so be
resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nelly County of State of New Jersey that in accordance with NJSA 48 colon 4-48 uh an emergency appropriation is hereby made for capital improvements capital outlay $60,000 that said emergency appropriation shall be
provided for in full for the 2025 budget in the water sew utility and two copies of this resolution will be filed with the director of the division of local governmental services. So move second. Commissioner Tucci, I'm sorry, Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner
Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Yeah. Before I vote, uh I just like to thank Commissioner Evans for uh doing what we needed to do on an emergency basis so we can get that sewer line fixed. Uh it was collapsed. Uh
there was no sewage passing uh on Sake Avenue. We were able to bypass it over the weekend and uh by Tuesday, we had a contractor in there fixing it. Uh still some uh work to be done to get it totally fixed, but uh hopefully by the
end of this week, we'll have that all done. And uh thank you, Commissioner. I Commissioner Patco. Hi, Mayor Kelly. And as someone who lives on that street and was affected by it, it's much appreciated. I That's news I could have
used. Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Chuchi. Yes. Thank you. Whereas the township of Nelly Department of Parks and Public Property provides transportation services to senior citizens free of charge who have no other means of transportation. Whereas to receive money from the Federal
Transit Administration as a recipient or subreient, the township is required to implement a non-discrimination policy to ensure compliance with title six of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Whereas the township has drafted a revised title six policy to ensure continued compliance with the act which
was subsequently revised reviewed rather by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and found to be fully compliant with federal requirements. And whereas the township of Nutley accepts the attached revised title 6 non-discrimination policy as approved by the New Jersey DOT. Now therefore be it
resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nutley and the county of Essex state of New Jersey that the mayor and board of commissioners town clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to ensure compliance with this resolution. I move the resolution second. Commissioner
Evans I. Commissioner Tui. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. I. Whereas in 1949, the legislature set aside the last Friday of April as Arbor Day to promote the planting of trees and to encourage the protection of our forest from fires
and pests that destroy the beauty usefulness of our woodlands. Whereas half of New Jersey's total land area is forested or tree covered. Whereas trees play an important role in the ecosystem in which we live, the trees reduce the erosion of our precious top soil caused by wind and water, clean the air we
breathe and the water we drink, produce oxygen, provide habitat for birds and wildlife, and reduce heating and cooling costs by moderating temperatures. Whereas trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper for fine literature, wood for homes, fuel for fires, and countless other wood products. And
whereas trees provide increased property value, enhanced economic viability and pleasing aesthetic qualities along streets and properties, municipalities. And whereas tree planting in yards and farms and schoolyards and parks and along streets and highways creates an enduring heritage for generations that
follow. And whereas the township of Nutley has completed its 36th year as a member of Tree City USA. And whereas I, Commissioner Maro Tucci, director of parks and public property of township of Nutley, do hereby proclaim April 22nd, 2025 as Arbor Day in the community of
Nutley and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our town's urban forestry program. And further, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden hearts and promote the well-being of present and future generations. I move the resolution. Second. Commissioner Evans. I.
Commissioner Tucci. I. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. Do I have Thank you, Commissioner. Commissioner Scarpelli, I see you don't have anything on for this evening. Nothing on this evening. Thank Thank you, Commissioner Petraco. Whereas the township of Nelly recognizes the
threat that natural hazards pose to the people and property within Nully. Whereas the tancholia has prepared a multi a multi-hazard mitigation plan hereby known as the 2025 s county hazard mitigation plan in accordance with the
federal rules including the Robert E. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act as amended, the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as amended, and the National Dam Safety Program Act as amended. And whereas in
2025, Essis County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property and township and Nutley from the impacts of future hazards and disasters. And whereas the adoption of the board of commissioners
township and demonstrates its commitment to hazard mitigation achieving the goals outlined in the 2025s county hazard mitigation plan and now therefore it be resolved by the board of commissioners township in Nley County as the state of New Jersey that the
2025s county hazard mitigation plan is hereby adopted and while content related to the township of not may require revisions to meet the plan approval requirements. Changes occurring after the adoption will not require the township and nutly to
readopt any future intererations of this plan. Subsequent plan updates follow. Um approval period for this plan will require a separate adoption resolutions. I move the resolution. Second. Commissioner Evans. I. Commissioner
Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpelli. I. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Hi. That's all I have. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Commissioner. I have four resolutions on for this evening. Uh starting with resolution number 125. This is a resolution for various raffle
licenses within the the municipality. Uh the first one the first one is home school association good sheeperd academy license number 2625 June 18th 2025 off-remise merchandise raffle. Uh Nutley Family Service Bureau license number 2725 June Saturday June 7th 2025 on
premise turkey tray. Nudly Family Service Bureau license number 2825 off premises 50/50 cash raffle Saturday June 7th 2025. Uh Nelly High School volleyball booster club on premises tricky tray license number 2925
June 1st 2025. Nelly High School volleyball booster club offremise merchandise raffle license number 3025 June 1st 2025. Whereas the applications have been reviewed and approved by the municipal clerk and the police department that therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of Nelli County state of New Jersey that the aforementioned license are hereby
approved. The municipal clerk is is authorized to issue said licenses. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tucci. Hi. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly. Thank you. Uh the next one I have on for
this evening. Oh, sorry. I we're all screwing up tonight. Uh this moving on to the next one I have on for this evening is resolution number 10125. Uh and this is to recognize Thursday, April 24th as a day of
remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust. Whereas the Holocaust was a systemic part persecution and murder of 6 million Jews and millions of other innocent victims by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. Whereas Holocaust education and remembers are essential to ensuring such atrocities never happen
again. Whereas the theme of for 2025 is survival and life after the Holocaust, we stand united against all forms of hate that continue to threaten communities worldwide. Whereas this includes harassment and calls for violence against Jews in our schools, in our communities, and online. Displaying
anti-semit anti-semitism is reprehensible and dangerous. We the people of Nutle should always remember that the terrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution and tyranny. Therefore, now therefore, it be resolved by the board of commissioners in the town of Nelly County of Essex, state of
New Jersey, recognized the evening of Wednesday, April 23rd through the evening of Thursday, April 24th, 2025, the day of remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust, also known as Yom Hashoa, in honor of the survivors as well as the
rescuers and liberators. and further resolve that we as citizens of Nelly should work to promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs. So moved. Second, Commissioner Ris timely reading of this especially since it's it's also
Passover. So I it's a great timing, Commissioner Tucci. Hi, Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi, Commissioner Petro. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Hi. Uh the next one I have on for this evening is to recognize the month of May
as mental health month. And I do know that there's a lot of uh recognition uh in the month of May. And we'll have more on uh for the May meeting uh but this is the first of many recognizing uh the month of May as an important recognition
month. Uh this is resolution number 10225. Whereas mental health is extremely important at every stage of life from childhood to adulthood. Whereas nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosible mental health condition in any given year. Whereas 50% of all lifetime mental
illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Whereas suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14. Whereas connecting with people, being physically active, practicing mindfulness, and being kind to yourself could help you feel more
positive and get the most out of life. Whereas the mental whereas the organization mental health America has chosen turn awareness into action as a theme for 2025. This theme celebrates and promotes celebrates the progress made in recognizing the importance of mental health and challenges that individuals
turn to turn understanding into meaningful steps toward change. Whereas the township of Nelly remains committed to ensuring our community remains a stigmaf-free zone that was designated in April of 2021. and therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners of town of Nelli County of state of New Jersey
recognize May as mental health month and call upon all all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools in the town of Nelly to recommmit to our community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health and the need for
appropriate accessible services for all people with mental illnesses at all stages. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. Hi. Commissioner Tui. Hi, Commissioner Scarpell. Hi, Commissioner Petraco. Hi, Mayor Kelly. Uh, before I vote, I I would just like to say that we
have resources available, especially at the health department. Uh, as the resolution calls out, no, he is a stigmafree free zone and will continue to be a stigmafree zone. So, if you're in need of help, don't hesitate to reach out. The health department has a counselor on hand every Friday. And if
you're you need help on another day of the week, we have a contract with Nelly Family Service Bureau and we can get you the help that you need. Uh if you desire more information, please reach out to the health department if you have any uh issues regarding mental health. I vote I. Uh the last one I have on for this
evening is a resolution resol resolution recognizing the month of May as melanoma skin cancer detection prevention month. And as I said earlier, uh there's a lot of recognition uh in the month of May and we'll have more on at the next meeting. Uh we just wanted to split it
up. Uh this is resolution number 10325. Whereas more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States than all other cancers combined. Whereas current estimates that are 1 in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology encourages
everyone to perform regular skin self- exams to check for signs of skin cancer is about half of all melanomas are self-detected. Whereas when detected early the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. Whereas melanoma is most commonly associated with skin cancer but can be
detected in other places on your body such as hair, the lining of our internal organs or organs, our eyes. When it forms in the eye, it's known as ocular mel melanoma or most more specifically uvial melanoma because it forms in the uvial tract of the eye. and therefore be resolved by the board of commissioners
in the town of Nelly County state of New Jersey to recognize May 2025 as melanoma/kin cancer detection and prevention month and encourage all residents to take necessary precautions to prevent and/or decrease their risk of melanoma and other skin cancers and to seek out free cancers free skin cancer
screening screening where available. One such screening will be available at the Nelly Health Department on Tuesday, May 6th from 2 to 4 p.m. So moved. Second. Commissioner Evans. I. Commissioner Tucci. I. Commissioner Scarpell. Hi. Commissioner Petraco. Hi. Mayor Kelly.
Hi. And that's all I have at this time. We'll open the meeting up to the public. Anyone wishing to be heard uh may address the the board of commissioners. Uh if approach the microphone and state your name for the record, please. The first thing are the
most garbage. I mean, for a woman living alone, it's really difficult to have these garbage in the room. They're they're they're absolutely ridiculous. You don't have to tring them. Why did
you have to have them now? And why does your name have Sure. Mrs. Baza, the uh the reason for the change uh had to do with ongoing circumstances regarding the the the reason for the change had to do with ongoing
circumstances regarding the finances. Uh had we done nothing, the increase to the budget and to our taxes would have been substantial where the this change allowed us to avoid a significant cost increase. Um
what size can do you have? So the the default is for everyone to get 95 gallons. We do have 64 gallon uh containers available. Uh and we'll if you just call the health department, we'll swap that out for you as soon as we are able, right? At no at no cost.
But you know, they don't even take the garbage that's in it. They only reach in what they can reach. They put garbage in the garbage. Yes. And so that's that's a concern we have and it's it's an issue we're dealing with with with the town attorney uh to get compliance with our
contract. Uh and this we've had a number of ongoing conversations with the garbage contractor. Uh however uh it hasn't borne any fruit. Uh so we're looking at escalating it through the through the the town attorney. So the the language on the the trash
cart was be because we capitalized it and the language was approved uh by the town attorney because we had to designate that the ownership of the can belongs to the township. Like I said the the language was approved by the town attorney.
I I don't believe it's advertising and as I said the well as as I said the uh the uh language was approved by the township attorney. I said as I said the language was approved by the township attorney. It we were
required we we were required by law to to designate the property of the township. The states to congratulate because he doesn't know of any other town that that a councilman has their name on.
Well, I don't believe that's accurate. Uh but And no matter who approach it and think about it, we are advertising. Well, I
mean that that's your opinion. What's your My opinion is it's not advertising for me. Common sense. I don't know understand why your
why your name has to be on a bar in my on my property. I didn't give you permission to advertise on my property. Well, it's not as I said it's not advertisement. It's a requirement under the law.
not second about trees. We had a real problem the other day on hyperl and I think you know trees are like people they have a lifespan. So I understand all this nons you know in my
opinion nonsense but about preserving trees and all that but after a tree reaches a certain age don't you think it should be taken down? Absolutely. Absolutely. And we do that on an ongoing basis. I have a tree I don't have a tree. I
have a tree on on tennis place on high lane. If it falls it's going right on my house. because they trim all their, you know, their side, right? On their side. Correct. And we I can't get in there to trim on my side because you need a cherry so big.
And the what's his name? Was there John Lson? Yes. You're willing to give me a paper saying it's perfectly fine. So if anything happens, the town's responsible. If you would like something from the township arborist, he's a certified tree expert.
We'd be happy to facilitate that for you. To have their electricity hooked up. Yeah. Well, Mrs. B, sometimes you can't you can't tell. All right. What's going on on the inside of a tree? There's different techniques that they use. They
drill into them. They have uh sounding devices that they use to see if they're they're solid and they're still sound. But every now and then it's it's it's difficult it's difficult to determine whether a tree is is hazardous. If it's hazardous or it's a it's infringing upon
anyone's safety or we believe it could in the very near future, we take them down on public property on private. Well, we don't we don't we're not homeowner or Well, because because it varies. They're all different. They all they they all they all decline at a
different pace. So to just, you know, try and broadbrush, you know, every every different species of trees wouldn't wouldn't be a correct thing to do. I mean, but we are constantly evaluating the trees that are out there. Mr. Linton's in town every every week. All right. Our shade Wait, let me
finish. Let me I'll not talk over each other. Our shade tree people are out every single day. All right. Along with all of our supervisors. And if there's a tree that looks like it's it's going to pose a danger to anyone, we act on that immediately. The tree that's all
cost me $600 just to have it cleaned up and I have a pool in my yard. You understand what it means to have a pool? Yes, I do understand what it means to have a pool in your yard. Yeah, I know. I have the same issue. I have the same issue. But, you know, fortunately, you
know, the trees in Nutley were here before the homes were. As the town developed and more homes were built, they didn't eliminate many of the trees because that adds to the character and the charm of the town. I mean, we're constantly replanting. We replant different species, all right, that
aren't as large and fit in the planting strips and don't present the same types of dangers. But you have to remember going back when you know this was farmland there were many large trees and you know many of them are aging out all right and there's a there's a balance that that we have to strike. All right
because people love trees if you if you read the information put it well maybe you live in the wrong town if you don't love trees because we've been a tree city for for 36 years. I know you do. Yes.
you know what people Yeah. And you're correct. And the and the arborist the arborist does in fact zero in on them. We have many many trees. Unfortunately, he can't get all of them all of the time, but he does the best that he can, you know, with the personnel that we have in the parks department.
Who's planting trees on property lines? Who's planting trees on property? You mean individuals, homeowners? Yeah. Yeah. I I don't disagree with that. That's logical. People always come first. Yes. And then
the trees. Yes. Anyone else wishing to address the board of commissioners this evening? Seeing none, uh I believe we have a need for an executive session this evening. Mr. Bruno session discuss litigation. Thank
you. I'll entertain a motion. Move it. Can I have a second? Second. Second. Whereas section 8 of the open public meeting act chapter 231 public law 1975 permits the exclusion of the public from meeting in certain circumstances and
where 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 a resolved by the board of commissioners of the township of Nutly move into close executive session
to discuss litigation. Be it further resolved that at the time when such discussion discussion may be disclosed to the public shall be when and such disclosure may be made without adversely affecting the township of Nutley. pending and or anticipated legal personnel, contractual matters, and
other matters within the exceptions provided for by statute. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Commissioner Evans, I. Commissioner Tucci. Uh before I vote, I just want to wish every all of our Jewish neighbors a happy Passover and all of our Christian neighbors a happy Easter. I vote I.
Thank you. Commissioner Scarpelli. Hi. Commissioner Petraco, Mayor Kelly. Hi. And we won't be conducting any more business this evening. Uh, next meeting will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. I will entertain a motion to adjurnn. Move
to adjourn. Second, Commissioner Evans. Hi, Commissioner Tui. I