Council agenda, Township Pacific, Troy Hills regular township council meeting of July 21st, 2026. Introduction, posting of notice. Adequate notice that this meeting has been provided in accordance with the requirements of the open public meetings law by following the notice in the office of the township clerk and by posting the meeting notice on the bulletin board at the municipal building on December 4th, 2025, where it's remained posted since that date. A
legal notice appeared on the daily record in New York ledger on December 17th, 2025. Can I please ask everyone to stand for the flag >> salute 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. >> Roll call. Mr. Ki >> here. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Mr. McGrath >> here. Mattel >> here. >> Mr. Fernandez >> yes here. Also in attendance are Mayor Pa Desai, our CFO Angelica Sabatini,
Township Attorney Joseph DeMarco, Municipal Clerk and Administrator Colet Madden. Uh council president, we have a quorum. May we begin? Thank you. Upcoming meetings. August 4th, 2026 at 7 p.m. is the agenda meeting. August 18,
2026 at 7 p.m. is the regular meeting. Moving along to ordinances, second reading and public hearing. Ordinance 202621 bond or owners providing for various capital improvements for the sewer utility. B the township precipit hills appropriating the aggregate amount of 4,800,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of $4,800,000 in bonds or
notes of the township to finance the cost thereof. Notice of the ordinance 20261 was published in a daily record the official newspaper of the township of course Troy Hills on May on June 29th 2026 and introduced at the June 23rd 2026 meeting.
Yeah. Motion to accept ordinance 22621 be heard in a second final reading read by title only. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. M. Patel. Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Moving on to the public hearing. Can I
have a motion to open up the public hearing for ordinance 2026 21? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karipi. Roll call. Mr. Karipi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Pavo. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez? >> Yes. Floor is open to the public for
this ordinance only. Seeing no one, can I have a moment to quote? Come on up, Mr. Pasano. >> Sorry. >> That's okay. You can just state your name on the record. >> Tony Fano, 41, Robert. Can we get these on the first reading?
>> Uh, generally no. But if you'd like, you can come to my office and I can. It's not a problem. The reason we don't give them on the first reading because technically it's a draft and subject to change. But if you'd like, you can come on down. I can >> like I said, you turn around. You we got blah blah blah this ordinance and that's all you got?
>> I can mark it. If you come to my office and you ask for it, what we'll do is I'll have the office mark it as draft. >> Okay. >> And then you can have it. Not a problem. This way. Absolutely. >> And then now at the second reading, which you're going to finalize all the bonds? >> No problem at all. >> Have a chance to read. >> But it was available at the first reading though. I believe it was
available cuz we do give >> it says you're bond reading so and so this amount and that's all it says. Now, this gives you information. >> Absolutely. If you'd like, just come by the office to make sure you get that. Not a problem, Mr. D. No problem at all. >> Seeing no one else, I'd like uh look out
for It's not >> Okay. Uh motion to uh close. >> Motion. Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. Mr. Patel? >> Yes.
>> Mr. Hernandez? >> Yes. Floor is closed. Whereas the above ordinance was read in entitle on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be it resolved that ordinance be passed on final reading and that notice of final passage of set ordinance be published in the newspaper according to law. >> Motion to approve the resolution above for ordinance 2026 21. >> Motion second.
>> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Ordinance 202622. Bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements for the water utility by the township precipy hills appropriating
the aggreate amount of 7,15,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of 7,15,000 bonds or notes of the township to finance the cost thereof the notice of for ordinance 202622 was published in the daily record the official script of the township of hills on June 29th introduced at the June 23rd meeting
supposed to be backwards but motion to accept ordinance 2262 be heard as second and final reading by title only >> motion >> second >> motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Kipi. >> Roll call. Mr. Kari, >> yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh, >> yes. >> Mr. McGrath, >> yes.
>> Miss Patel, >> yes. >> Mr. Hernandez, >> yes. >> Motion passes. Can I have a motion to open up the public hearing for ordinance 202622? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Uh, Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. Yes. M. Patel? Yes. Mr.
Hernandez? >> Yes. >> The floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. >> Come on up, Nick. Just a question. Is this involve the filters for the POS uh contamination of the wells?
>> Is that your only question? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Those um were part of the water ordinance that we did a month ago. Uh but there are parts of this ordinance that are for the water quality accountability act
projects. So that it's not for the POS treatment plant specifically but other aspects of that project. >> Well money has been allocated for the POS just so you know Mr. >> Thank you. >> See no one can have a motion to close the public hearing please.
>> Motion motion made by Mr. Kari. Seconded by Mr. Kavanagh. Roll call. Mr. Kari. Yes. Mr. Mr. Kavanagh >> yes >> Mr. McGrath >> yes >> Miss Patel >> yes >> Mr. Hernandez >> yes >> floor is closed whereas the above ordinance was read in title on second reading and hearing held there on now therefore be resolved that this ordinance be passed on final reading and
that notice of final passage of sins be published in a newspaper according to law motion to approve the resolution above ordinance 202622 >> motion second >> motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Karifi roll call Mr. Karifi Mr. Kavanaaugh yes >> Mr. McGrath yes Patel >> yes
>> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Ordinance 202623. Bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements by the township of Pacific Detroit Hills appropriating the aggate amount of 10,659,000 therefore including 200,000 available in the opioid fund and authorizing the issuance
of 9,960,000 bonds on notice of the township to finance part of the cost thereof. Notice for ordinance 202623 was published in a daily record the official newspaper um for symphony Troy Hills on June 23rd and introduced on the June 29th regular meeting. Motion to accept
orders 2026 23 on be heard in a second final reading. Can I please have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. Mr. McGrath. Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes.
>> Public hearing. Motion to open up the public hearing for ordinance 2026 23. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fernandez. Yes, >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> All right. >> Okay. The floor is open to the public on
this ordinance only. Seeing no one, can I have a motion to close, please? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Floor is closed. Whereas the above orders written on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be
resolved that ordinance be passed on final reading that and the notice of final passage of sin be published in newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution above orders 202623. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kari. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath.
>> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Ordinance 2026 24. Bond owners providing for the purchase equipment for the golf utility by the township of Symphony Troy Hills appropriating the aggregate amount of 160,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of 160,000 and bonds or not of
the township to finance the cost thereof. Notice for ordinance 2026 24 was published in a daily record. The version of the ship of the township of Pacific Troy Hills on June 23rd and introduced at the June 29th regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 2026 24 be heard in second and final reading.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. A motion to open up the
public hearing for orders 2026 24. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez? >> Yes. >> The floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. Come on up, Mr. Suarez.
>> Richard Suarez, Paripony. Uh, I have a question. Uh, ordinance four and ordinance six look very similar, only the uh, amounts are different. Is that because it's two separate pieces of equipment that we're talking about?
I'm I'm >> Is that your only question, Mr. Schwarz? >> Um, is it going to be a public bid or a no bid like they do in Washington? >> That's the only question you have, sir? So uh there are two different projects.
Uh one is for specialized rider mo mowers and then the second ordinance 202626 is for other equipment. >> What's the other equipment? >> Don't do you have that list? >> Well, I do, but I
>> Well, Mr. Schwarz, number one. >> Okay. >> You know you're the best, Mr. Schwarz, but I ask you if it's one question. So, you have the one question. If you need more information, stay after and we'll get you that information. >> Absolutely. Come on up, Nick. I just want to make a comment. Uh I
heard that they're going to uh more You said lawn equipment. I I just want want you to know that despite my numerous times coming here about workers in the null parks and forestry, they're still cutting the
grass without policing the trash. And I think that the equipment should be the human being responsible for its job. Once again, if we accept all the all these convenient products of waste and people are throwing them around in our
green acres and parks, then parks and forestry null have to police it before they cut the grass or lawnmower is worthless. Anyone else? Okay, seeing no one, I'd like a motion
to close the public hearing forance 2026 24. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. uh Mr. Kavanagh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi, >> yes. >> Mr. Pavo, >> yes. >> Mr. McGrath, >> yes. >> Miss Patel, >> yes. >> And Mr. Hernandez, >> yes. >> Okay. Whereas the above ordinance was
read in title um on second reading and hearing held thereon, now therefore be it resolved that said ordinance be passed on final reading and that notice of final passage of sins be published in newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution for the above ordinance 202624. >> Second.
>> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. Mr. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Ordinance 202625. Ordinance appropriating 100,000 available in the reserve for emergency preparedness to provide for the purchase of an automotive vehicle uh by the
township of Pacific Troy Hills. The notice for ordinance of 2026 25 was published in a daily record. The official news of attaching to Troy Hills on May 29th introduced at the June 23rd regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 22625 which is heard in his second final reading. >> Motion second.
>> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, seconded by Mr. Kipi. Roll call. Mr. Kari. >> Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. Mr. McGrath. M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> May I have a motion to open up the public hearing, please? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kipi. Seconded by Miss Patel.
>> Roll call. Mr. Kipi. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. Uh, Mr. Kavanagh, yes. M. Patel, yes. Mr. Hernandez, >> yes. Floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. Come on up. >> Richard Suarez, Parcipany. Uh, is this going to be an SUV or a EMT vehicle or
is this vehicle going to be something that we're purchasing uh from from from surplus from the army? You know, like a high water vehicle or something like that. >> Is that your only question, Mr. Schwarz? >> Yes, it is. >> Go ahead, John. >> It's an SUV vehicle.
>> Thank you. >> Good. >> Okay. Um, can I have a motion to close the public hearing, please? Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Yes. Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. Yes. >> Mr. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez.
>> Yes. >> Floor is closed. Whereas the above ordinance was read entitled on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be resolved this ordinance be passed on final reading and that notice of final passage passage of set ordinance be published in newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution above for ordinance 2625.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Yes, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, M Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes orders 202626. Ordinance appropriating 101,000 available in the golf utility capital improvement fund to provide for the purchase of equipment by the town of Pacific Troy Hills and
notice of ordinance of 2026 266 was published in a daily record. The official newspaper by the town of Pacific Troy Hills on May 29th introduced at the June 23rd regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 22626 which is earned the second final reading. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, second by Mr. Kipi. Roll call. Mr. Karipi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh.
>> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> And Miss Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Can I please have a motion to open up the public hearing? >> Motion. Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, Mr. Patel, Mr.
Hernandez. >> The floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. >> Richard Suarez Pipony. What's the 101,000 for? >> Uh, it's for a rider, lawn mower, a slice cedar, and a utility vehicle.
>> Could you repeat the second one? >> A slice cedar. >> Slice slice feeder. >> Cedar. >> Oh. Oh, cedar. Okay. All right. Thank you. >> Anyone else? Seeing no one, can I have a motion to close the public hearing? Motion. >> Second.
>> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, second by Mr. Kipi. Roll call. Mr. Kari. Yes. Mr. Kavanagh. Yes, >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Mattel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Closed. Whereas the above ordinance was read in title on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be resolved that ordinance be passed on final reading and that notice of final passage of sornness be published in a
newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution above for ordinance 22625. >> Second. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. M. Patel. >> Yes. >> M. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Ordinance 2026 27. Ordinance
appropriating 240,000 available in the green acres trust fund to provide for various capital improvements by the town of Pacific Troy Hills. Uh the notice for 2627 was published in a daily record the official script of the town of Pacific Troy Hills on May 29th and introduced at the June 23rd regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 22627 which is heard in second and final reading.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call Mr. Karifi, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, Mr. Hernandez, Mel. >> Yes. >> Can I have a motion to open up the public hearing please? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi, Mr.
Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, M. Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Close is open to the public on this ordinance only. >> Okay. Seeing no one, >> seeing no one, I'd like to entertain a motion to close the public session. >> Motion. Thank you. >> Motion made by Mr. uh Kavanaaugh,
seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kavanaaugh. Yes. >> Mr. Karifi. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Fernandez. >> Yes. >> Whereas the above ordinance was read in title on second reading and hearing held thereon now therefore be resolved that soreness be passed on final reading and that notice of final pastor of sance be published in a newspaper according to the law. May I please have a motion to
approve the resolution above 42627. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Mr. Kari. >> Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Mattel. Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Ordinance 202628. Ordinance appropriating 125,000
available in the sewer capital improvement fund to provide for various capital improvements by attach hills in order for ordinance 2268 was published in a daily record on the the official newspaper attach hills on May 29th and introduced at the June 23rd 26 regular meeting. Motion to accept orders 22628 which is heard in the second final reading.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kari. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. Yes. Mel. Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Can I please have a motion to open the public hearing? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi.
Yes. Mr. Kavanaaugh. Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Okay. The floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. Seeing no one, can I have a motion to close, please? >> Motion. Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi.
Mr. Kavanaaugh. Mr. McGrath. Yes. Miss M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Whereas the above ordinance was written in title on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be it resolved that the sun be passed on final reading and that notice of final passage of sunrise be published in a newspaper according to the law. Motion to approve the resolution above for 22628.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by uh Mr. Kavanaaugh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. Mattel. >> Yes. >> And um Miss Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. >> Ordinance 2026 29. Ordinance
appropriating 477,000 available in the general capital improvement fund to provide for various capital improvements by the township of Pacific Troy Hills. Orders for ordinance 2629 was published in a daily record of the official newspaper of the township prey hills on May 29th introduced at the June 23rd regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 2629 which is heard in second final reading.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, seconded by Mr. Kipi. Roll call. Mr. Kari, Mr. Kavanaaugh, Mr. McGrath, Mr. Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> May I please have a motion to open up the public hearing for ordinance 2026 29? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by
Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kuripi. Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> The floor is open to the public on this ordinance only. >> Okay. Seeing no one, can I have a motion to close, please? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by
Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Floor is closed. Whereas the above ordinance was read intent on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be it resolved that ordinance be passed on final reading and the notice of final passage of sinness be
published in newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution above ordinance 2026 29. >> Motion >> second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes.
>> Motion passes. Ordinance 202630. An ordinance granting municipal consent for the operation of cable television system within the township of precipit cable vision of Morris. Notice for ordinance 22630 was published in a news in the daily record the official newspaper of the township of precip
hills on May 29th introduced at the June 23rd regular meeting. Motion to accept ordinance 2630 which is heard in the second final reading. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh second by Mr. Kar. Roll call. Mr. Kari. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGra. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Can I have a motion to open up the public hearing for ordinance 202630? >> Motion. Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, seconded by Mr. Kari. >> Roll call. Mr. Kari. Yes. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Doors open to the public on this
ordinance only. >> Come on up. Come on up. I have a question because I just don't know how this works. How is the cable how is the contract to a particular cable system given to a vendor? I mean,
is it is it like on a 10-year basis, which is what I I thought it was, or is it on a more frequent basis or a less frequent basis? And how with the proposals pre pre presented that cable vision was chosen.
>> That's it. >> That's your only question. >> You'll have to we'll have to get back to you on that. >> Yeah. I don't I don't know what the statutory maximum is on that, but I think you're correct. It's a 10-year >> contract. I don't know if it's a five or a fiveyear renewal. I'd have to pull it
and let you know. >> All right. Sorry, Tony Fano again. Uh, does this improve also the council chambers >> to for improvements to the council chambers? Yes, >> because we put our demonstrations up there which nobody can record and see.
>> This doesn't include that, but we're in the process of doing some improvements in the council chamber. Just so you know, >> I said we turn around every thing is put up on that screen. I've asked three people, four people here to drop that screen, come sit with us, but that doesn't get done. So, nothing gets recorded.
>> Yeah. All this does is is an agreement for cable vision, which provides local access. >> Okay. Do we know approximately when the improvements because I've been asking for two years going to happen here. >> So, we have engaged the services of a vendor that's authorized under the
co-ops, the state co-ops, who has come has done an analysis of the room. This occurred probably about like 3 weeks ago. >> Okay. >> And it's going to and submit. >> Not get off track though. >> I'm trying to get off track. I'm trying to make sure it's >> But that's not the topic of the
>> See, it's it's not the ordinance topic. So, >> thank you. >> Can I have a motion to close the public hearing? Oh, Nick, you're coming up. Sorry, I didn't see you. Uh Dcomiaak again. Uh what do what type of shows uh
and like what will they be educational advertisements? Uh what do they hope to accomplish by this uh network? Would it be like I said educational or just advertising? >> It's just your
>> It's the old school cable contract that still gets renewed. >> Right. It's not shows and and the programming. your only question. >> Will you be on this show? >> Yeah, I'll watch. Yeah. I'm just wondering what they're, you know, what
the purpose is >> cuz we have so much media now. I don't understand exactly why we need more. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Thank you, Nick. >> Can I have a motion to close the public hearing, please? >> Motion. Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded
by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanaaugh. Mr. McGrath. Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Whereas the above ordinance was written in internal on second reading and hearing held thereon. Now therefore be resolved that ordinance be passed on final reading that notice of final passage of ordinance be published in newspaper according to law. Motion to approve the resolution above 426.
>> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kip. Yes. Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Uh, at this time we're going to go ahead and get right into the
reports before we go into the public session and the non-consent agenda. So, with that being said, I'm going to go ahead and uh turn it over to the mayor. Uh, yes. Hello everyone. I hope everyone is safe with the freak storm that we got today.
Uh, as of right now, I know uh tornadoes have been reported uh and it's still up in the air. whether it actually landed in precipony or not. Uh we will hopefully find out by tomorrow when the National Weather Service comes and makes
an evaluation. Getting on with my report. Uh one of the best parts of serving as mayor is getting out into the community. Every week I have an opportunity to meet residents, hear their issues, celebrate local traditions, and see firsthand what
makes Precipany such a special place to call home. Since the last meeting, the following things have occurred in our township and some issues that have been resolved. Reading the Declaration of Independence. We are still on the heels of America 250. I had the honor of honoring I had the honor of
participating in our annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. As we celebrate our 250th anniversary, reading those words aloud give me renewed appreciation for the courage, vision, and sacrifice of those who helped shape
our nation. Is a tradition worth preserving and one that reminds us why our freedoms should never be taken for granted. Pipony summer camp pitting zoo. I stopped by the Pipony summer camp pitting zoo and I'll admit I felt like a kid again. Between the goats, ducks,
chickens, and guinea pigs, the campers, and maybe myself had too much fun. It was great to see our recreation department and PL creating experiences that our children will remember for years to come. Then onto the women's club turkey tray.
I had the opportunity to spend time with the women's club of Precipany Hills, Tro of Precipany Hills. Oh, I'm saying that wrong. Women's Club of Precipany Troy Hills at their annual turkey tray. It was a wonderful evening filled with great food, lots of laughters, and even
better company. Best of all, I actually won a prize. So, I guess I'll have to go there next year. Montaber Branch Library flag reception. I attended the unveiling of a new flag for the Mont Taber Branch Library, the result of a communitywide
design contest. It was wonderful to see so many residents take pride in creating something unique for their neighborhood. If you are in the area, stop by the library and take a look. Red take uh Red Tales baseball. I had the opportunity to
attend the Red Tales travel baseball event at PAL. This marks an exciting new chapter as part now has one unified travel baseball and softball program. I am looking forward to seeing these young athletes grow, compete, represent our
community with pride. Summer concert series. This happened yesterday. We kicked off another great season of our summer concert series. Between live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and beautiful weather. It was perfect summer evening. Can't say that
for today. Yeah. If you haven't been there yet, I encourage you to come out and enjoy one of the upcoming concerts with your family. Next one is Thursday, July 30th. I'd like to thank the parks and forestry department, CERT, CERT, EMS, recreation, and the police
department for making this a memorable evening. Raul Wenberg Day. If you don't know, please look it up. Uh we will be making an announcement, but briefly I will tell you that I want to invite everyone to join us on Sunday, August 2nd at 1:00
p.m. at Smithfield Park as we honor the legacy of Rahul Wallenburgg whose extraordinary courage saved thousands of lives during the Holocaust. It's an opportunity to reflect on the values of compassion, courage, and standing up for
others, especially when it's difficult. Next is fraud awareness for seniors. I attended the Unity Banks fraud awareness seminar at a senior center where residents learn how to recognize and avoid scams. Fraud can happen to anyone and unfortunately seniors are often
targeted online. If you or someone you know becomes a victim, don't be embarrassed. There is no shame in speaking up immediately. the sooner is reported, the better the chance of limiting the damage and recovering your lost funds.
Furthermore, something that actually happened is protect yourself before paying water service line repairs. I want to share something important, especially for seniors and anyone who may not be familiar with water service line repairs. I'm going to repeat that.
Water service line repairs. Most plumbers and contractors are honest professionals who do great work. Unfortunately, every now and then, someone takes advantage of a homeowner. Recently, a widowed senior in our community was told she needed major
water service line work and ended up paying 10 $11,000 for repairs that raised serious concerns. So, here's my advice. If a plumber or contractor tells you your water service line needs to be repaired or replaced, please contact the
township water department directly to confirm if a leak exists before any work begins. We will help you out. Our staff can determine whether the issue is actually with the service line and help you avoid unnecessary repairs and ex and
expenses. This does not apply to normal household plumbing issues such as a leaking kitchen sink, a leaking toilet, a clogged drain, a bathtub or toilet overflowing, an indoor pipe leak. Those are plumbing issues that should be
handled by a licensed plumber. This message is only for situations where someone tells you that there is a problem with the water service line between the water man and your home. If you're unsure, don't feel pressured into making an immediate decision. Call the
township first. We much rather answer a question than see one of our residents spend thousands of dollars unnecessarily. I'll be posting this on social media. I'll even make a video. Uh looks like people pay attention to those things, but please please share these words with
uh anyone that you know. Last but not least, let's talk about Forest and Woodlon Drive. Over the past several weeks, I've met with residents, walked the neighborhood, reviewed the engineering plans, measured the roadway myself, and listened to
everyone's concern. I'm going to be completely honest with you. This was not an easy decision because this wasn't a clear consensus. After speaking with nearly every residents, including many who shared their thoughts with us privately, and reviewing the petition,
it became clear that the neighborhood was almost evenly divided. Some wanted the project to move forward as originally proposed. Others did not. When that happens, the mayor just does not get to sit on a fence. My job is to listen, weigh in on the facts, and make
the decisions I believe is best for the neighborhood and the township. Regardless of whether you call an assemblyman or you call the governor, they have zero input onto anything. So, here's my decision. There will be no curbs. There will be no trees removed.
The project will focus on paving the roadway, making minor straightening improvements where appropriate, installing signage to help calm traffic, and upgrading the underground water infrastructure to current engineering standards. We're also going one step
further. This fall, we'll plant additional trees to preserve and enhance the rural character that makes his neighborhood so unique. We will also install additional fire hydrants to improve fire protections. Remember, for many home owners, being within 1,000 ft
of a fire hydrant may also help lower your home insurance premiums. Please look into that. I know not everyone will agree with this decision, and that's okay. My job isn't My job isn't to make everyone happy. My job is to listen,
weigh in on the facts, be honest, and make the decision I believe is right for both the neighborhood and the township. And that's exactly what I've done. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you, Mayor Township Council. >> I have like to make a motion.
>> Okay. What's the motion, Mr. Hernandez? >> The motion is to have some members removed from the economic committee. >> Okay. Which members would you like removed? >> Um, Dr. Maha and Frank Negria. >> Okay. So, there's a motion on the floor to remove Frank Negria and uh Dr. Burat
Nita from the economic development committee. Uh, that's a motion. Could I have a second, please? >> Second. >> We have a second by Mr. Kavanagh. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. >> No. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Can uh can I ask why?
um can tell you off the record but >> don't have an answer for this I just want them to moved >> I'll abstain >> abstain okay um and um Miss Patel >> yes >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes.
>> So, we have three votes. The motion passes. Um, any other thing from council? >> No. >> Okay. So, at this time, uh, Frank Neglia and Dr. Budrot Mjida have been removed from the economic development committee.
Nothing else from council. Okay. Moving along to township attorney. >> Nothing. >> Okay. So for the uh clerk's administrators report. So I just want to talk very quickly now that we've concluded the America 250 celebration the 4th of July. I want to
take a moment again to recognize and express a sincere appreciation of all the employees. Uh specifically the uh parks and forestry department, recreation department, sanitation department, police, fire, water, and any other person I may have missed who's contributed behind the scenes. there's a lot of things that go on behind the
scenes uh to make this an outstanding success, which it was. So, I want to thank you guys for your professionalism, the teamwork, and the commitment you've shown to serving the residents of the town. Additionally, um I do want to thank uh some businesses for being part of the community and for being very
generous in sponsoring the uh Fourth of July and summer recreation programs. Uh we have Vitquest and a few other businesses that wanted to remain anonymous. So a big shout out to them and thank you for contributing to our community. In addition, I also want to
thank Carerala Carala Association and a few other individuals who want to remain anonymous for their generous support to our local food pantry. Uh that generosity is a reminder of the spirit of service and the compassion which continues to thrive throughout Paripany. Uh, finally, we've
had a storm, not this one, but a previous storm, uh, which we've had some trees down, some power outages. Thankfully, we've fared okay through that storm. But I also want to take a moment to again thank all the employees and the departments for all their help, their professionalism, their resilience,
and their unwavering dedication to our community. Uh, that's all I have. Okay, moving along to the public session. At this time, I'd like to entertain a motion to open up the public session. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanaaugh? Yes. >> Mr. McGrath? >> Yes. >> M. Patel? >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez? >> Yes. >> The floor is open to the public on any matter. You have 5 minutes to speak. Just please state your name. >> Dr. Victor Joano, 48-year resident of
Forest Drive. And before I begin my comments, I'm I'd like to hear again from the mayor exactly what those conditions were because it was kind of quick and a little bit unclear. Will the road be widened?
>> Forest drive. Will it be widely? >> So, Mr. I'm sorry, doctor. Uh this is you would you would state whatever questions you have and then he'll answer. But it cannot be a back and forth. >> Well, then I'm going to begin with my statement and we can move from there. The residents of Forest Drive and
Woodland were promised by you, mayor, that there would be a meeting with our group prior to this council meeting. In addition, when I met with you last Tuesday, you reiterated that there would be a meeting. That has not taken place. You have the personal contacts for
several of us and you should have had the courtesy to contact us to explain why a meeting was not going to occur prior to this evening. So much so, so much so for promises in accuracy and transparency. I shared with you that I spoke with 11
of the 12 homeowners on Forest Drive who signed a petition opposing the widening of Forest Drive and modifying the curve that serves as a natural speed hump. I was told by the neighbors that you have thrown around some numbers that would suggest a number of people support this
project. This is an absolute distortion. Unlike this administration, I'm being totally transparent. One of the 11 signees does not want the road widened, but supports curbs without widening the road, which can't be done. You had
admitted to me personally that you observed how the curve does slow down traffic. If drivers are slowing down, as you admitted, there's nothing to slow them down prior to the curve, especially if you widen the road. Even your police
officers stated that widening the roads in our town increase speed. While the curve needs to remained as is and the road should not be widened, two speed humps would greatly reduce speed and increase safety on this stretch of Forest Drive. Again, your officers
confirmed that speed humps are extremely effective. The excuse given by your administration that the humps create noise when a landscaping truck goes over them is absurd. Put one of the humps right outside my house. I can tolerate some noise if it slows traffic down. You
nor your engineer live in our neighborhood. Yet you believe that you know what's best for us. You absolutely do not. We do not need a benevolent dictator's approach to leadership. It gives me no pleasure to be critical of this administration. I supported your
candidacy and now I question what I did there. and not because of this project, but because of the lack of transparency involving this project. All of this could have been taken care of months ago had there been an effort to meet with the people and discuss
this. We wouldn't be here this evening. You can blame previous administrations to a degree. However, you have the authority to now address the wishes of this neighborhood. Mr. Corinthy asked at the last meeting, why is the township pursuing a project that the greater
majority of residents are vehemently opposed to? At best, this is a misguided project and at worst a project that will increase speed and exasperate an existing safety hazard that you will be responsible for.
This petition clearly states that the signees oppose road widening, curb installation, tree removal, and road realignment. However, they do support routine asphalt repaving and if there's documented proof for essential sewer and
water utility maintenance, I trust that you will keep the wishes of our neighborhood in the forefront regarding this project and I would appreciate if you would clarify what you stated in your report specific to Woodland and Forest. Thank you for your time. Sure. >> Thank you, Dr. uh Mayor, if you can
please just clarify for the doctor. Absolutely. >> Uh what your decision was. So I think when we discussed nobody wanted curbs, no curbs. Okay. Nobody wanted trees removed. No trees are being removed. All right. Uh everybody wanted roads to be
paved. No problem. We're going to pave the roads. Nobody wanted the road to be widened. Well, some areas through engineering reasons we may have to widen in some places. I don't know how much, but there'll be some widening. Okay. And some straightening out. Those are minor
improvements we're going to do. the character of most of all your roads on woodland forest will remain. You're getting what you're asking for, you know, and because of the storm today and sometimes things come up, we could not call you to have, but I thought
these are all the things you guys wanted. So, I figured you would be happy with it. >> Okay. Uh, anyone else? >> You know, I can't get any more honest. >> I'm waiting for you. I'm waiting. >> I'm sorry. Prior to making my speech, I had asked Miss Patel. >> Yes, she did.
>> to forgive me because I I I've I'm a a very recent cancer survivor for my throat and my tongue. And I I have problems with my saliva and with speaking and you'll hear my my voice trembling. So, if I go over five minutes by a few seconds, please don't yell at me.
>> Okay. Well, >> start. >> I will keep it quick. Thank you. And because of the the promises of the mayor, I'm going to actually cut this down. >> Okay, good. >> I went to the town hall and I filed um
an OPER report with the help of the business administrator. I got blueprints. I didn't get a drainage report or the engineers findings. >> So, the drainage report, just so you know, Mr. Pto, uh doesn't exist. We don't have one. >> You don't have
>> Don't have a drainage report. So, without a drainage report, how could you justify doing the work on the sewers? I mean, it's money spent. Um, I saw you on our street. I was outside video videoing today during the storm. Um, I have video on my phone showing that the
water coming down the street like a river when it got to the sewer. It went right down. Um, without a a drainage report, I don't know how well this work is being justified. Um, sorry. I'm trying to make this
eliminating all the stuff that I'm trying to that I was going to say. I appreciate not having all the work done and the my street remaining um a nice suburban street.
Will we be getting engineering reports? Uh, not engineering reports, I'm sorry. Drainage reports. He said there were no you don't have any. That's why I can't give you what I don't have. >> I was first informed I was informed at first I'm sorry
I'm not even going by this anymore that um we had drainage reports that were done by our engineers and then when I went to the to the town uh >> engineer >> thank you. They said that it was outsourced to a private engineer and
then they told me to reach the engineering department. The engineering department sent me to the billing department. >> What what do you want from them? You want to see what what they need what made them decide to do what they're doing. Okay. So, we can ask the engineer that. And do you have what other questions do you have for the engineer?
>> Other questions. I'm really happy. Thank you for not taking down our trees, not putting up curbs. >> Um, and the widening of the roads. >> All right. There you go. Some positivity here, Matteo. There you go. >> The widening of the roads. So we can ask where
why some areas need to be. >> Thank you. Yeah. Where they're going to be widened, right? And how long will that take to get an answer for? >> Yeah. >> So with with regards to straighten and widen it. There's >> pockets along that roadway where you'll see rudden where water runs off, right?
And so it's it's to extend those parts of the road that clearly fail on the edges. Right. So >> I'm sorry. >> It could I don't know exactly where. Right. It could be 6 in that they just put an additional base to support it. There are sections that when you look
where the road ends because you're not putting curb in that the engineer will sit there and in the field and say, "Okay, we should, >> you know, scooch this over a little bit so the water doesn't flow and and start undermining the road system." Right.
>> Right. the the any additional drainage that goes in really would be. So you just made a a description of water flowing down and then hitting the drainage pipe. Maybe they put another drain in the same system up above. Same amount of water on the road going into
the same pipe. Sometimes a inlet gets overwhelmed and the water flows past it, right? Which probably happened today. No. Or or could have, right? I wasn't there. Y >> right. So you add additional stuff so it
catches all the water it's supposed to. >> Understood. >> That's all it does. >> Right. Well, our our road is high on both ends, low in the middle, and that's where the catch basin is. >> Correct. >> And uh like I said, I have the video. >> I'm just saying to you that that's the drainage.
>> Understand. I appreciate it. And my last >> I am so sorry. It's >> okay. My last comment, pardon me, he said we were 50/50 divided. And last time I came here, I came armed with a petition. This is a
second petition where out of the 36 homes that are involved. Only two were in favor of getting curbs. Everyone else is against it. And if you want, I have many copies. >> No, not necessary. Okay. >> Not necessary, Mr. President. >> It sounds like the issue is resolved.
>> The issue is resolved. We're not getting curb. There's no no no issues here. >> Thank you all very much, Mr. Mayor. Thank you very much. Thank you. And thank the council. >> Mhm. >> Welcome.
>> I was going to say, oh, what happened? >> Pickup ball injury. Don't worry, I'll be I'll be fine next next meeting. Uh, so first off, thank you for listening to our concerns last meeting and this meeting and and I appreciate it because for most of us, our homes are our biggest investment. And so when something may impact the value of that
investment, it it really, you know, you want to have input. So I appreciate that. I I appreciate all that you're projecting and um you know, the curbs, the trees. So does that mean I can take the paint off my tree now? >> Yeah. >> Okay. take a look. >> Um, you know, to echo what uh what Matt
said about the the rain, we had a huge deluge, possible tornado and I drove it at 520. Our whole road was dry, but I understand, you know, certain things may need to be done. Uh, and again, I'm I'm okay with the plan. I do not like the idea of speed bumps at all. Uh, I've
been down Park Road, they're horrible. Um, I do have some questions, not about our neighborhood, but the the neighboring neighborhood on Pit Road. uh specifically about the the way their curbs are. >> Uh first off, I don't I'd like to
understand why they're diagonal instead of consistent. Let me finish all my questions. >> Yes. Yes. I want you to finish all your questions and I'll have them answered. >> Okay. Um why the why they're diagonal where in Lake Paripany where I used to live and even down forest everything is vertical. Uh, also I I just was
wondering cuz we were under the impression that this was a previous administration thing, but I had seen uh a request for bid dated March 24th of this year for the intervail section and I don't know if this was part of that or the last year. Um, and then what is our
recourse? Because I've been to pit road numerous times during the project and it's it's terrible workmanship. I've done masonry. You you could put a level on the top and and not one bricks facing the same direction. Also, the mortar should be nicely aligned between the bricks. It's smeared all over the front.
And again, this is somebody's property value that may be impacted by by this substandard work. What recourse would we have either to make them redo it or or fix it? I mean, I encourage you to take a look yourselves. Don't take my word for it. >> Um, and and that's about it. Uh, thank
you again, mayor, for listening to us. We really appreciate it. No problem. >> So, I'll just have Nick take a seat and then we'll respond. One question I know is for engineering kind questions. The the bid might have went out in March with this administration, but the the
planning goes starts way >> earlier. >> Yeah. It's not I I I want to be very clear. Uh this is this is not an administration thing. This is something that goes on since the beginning of time through the beginning of Yeah. Yeah. So this is just a five-year plan that every
time they just renew it and it just keeps on going through multiple administrations. So you know it's not administration or last administration or anything like that. It was just something that goes and continues through every administration. It's a normal course of business. >> Yeah, absolutely. Uh question.
>> So the design is what's called a layback, right? They lay them flat. Sometimes that's done um because the road may be too narrow and it allows a car to run off if another car is coming in a different direction where vertical curbs keep you right in and you pop
tires, right? It also allows people to, you know, pull onto their um front lawns or things of that nature. So, that's just a design. They they serve the same purpose, which is to protect the road system. Um with regards to the quality of the work, at the end, we always hold
money back. We do a final inspection. We go out there uh we do a punch list, right? So if we see problems, we'll bring that to the engineers's attention now and they get to redo them. They have to redo them. They have to fix them. I was just thinking the whole thing corrected in process.
They don't have to redo them. >> Yep. But that's that's traditionally how that happens. >> We have some kind of recre. >> Yeah. And then you know I got a list from the engineer that he just went back 5 years but the town has reconstructed which consists of minor widening curbs
drainage and pavement in like 25 30 streets over the last 5 years. So this has been a consistent policy or process as we go to redo these roads. We do put in curbon drainage improvements and some widening where
safety were necessary or preserving of the road. So it's not unique. So the bid that went out is in line with it. Right. And just so we're clear, my understanding is >> no one from these other 25 streets >> had a qualification. They had a need to be submitted.
>> Correct. >> Yeah. >> I'm sorry for me. When when would this work begin? So we can't because your question I'm sorry Nick >> sorry about that. >> So we're get into >> for the general public the the general public >> we're going to we're going to know
within a couple days when that work will restart in that area. >> Yeah thank you. >> I'd like to uh address one question. >> Sure mayor. Absolutely. Sure. I went to P road over the weekend. I took pictures and I agreed with some of the work. So,
as uh the town attorney mentioned, we do hold back some money based on the quality, but I uh I was there, you know, uh I was hands- on with your street. I was hands- on with Pit Road as well. >> No problem. >> Any other member from public?
>> Yeah, you can just come on up. and uh bars drive precipitating. Um you I thank you very much for the considerations you made to our concerns about changing the aesthetics of >> Could you speak into the mic a little bit just for the record? I'm sorry. You could just push it down. >> You can bring it down. >> There you go.
>> Just take it out. You can hold it if you want. >> There you go. >> Thank you very much for the consideration of our concerns about changing the characteristics of our neighborhood. It's also the charact characteristics of Paripony and I know
that this has been a long-term plan hitting a lot of streets. I would hate to see Parcipony change its characteristics. I think a lot of people move into Pipany because it has that rural aesthetics. It has deer, it has
turkeys, it has foxes, it has wildlife, bears. If we I would hate for it to change into a suburban neighborhood where it's cars parked on the streets and curbs and sidewalks. That's not a rural
environment. So, I just wanted to put that out there that I appreciate you keeping the charact characteristic of our neighborhood, but I hope we're looking to keep the characteristics of the whole town when we're making these street upgrades. >> Well, we look at case by case basis. >> Yeah. Everybody has a different opinion
in each >> different preference. I understand that. Um, I also would like just for the record clarification of the improvements to the road. You talked about straightening in some places and minor
>> um expansion. >> Yes. >> How do we know who's being affected by that on on the between the two streets? We've been blindsided several times since we got the letters in our mailbox on the 17th 18th of June.
I think we would like if someone could come out and maybe put markers down like spray paint or something so we could see what is going to be the end result. >> Is that your question? Because Mateo mentioned that and I think I'm going to
I'm going to try to get the engineer to talk about or ask answer that question. >> I think before we continue before we continue is that you because I can't have it back and forth. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I I'd like just for for clarity to the neighborhood and
transparency to us understand what those change we first of all we still don't know what the original plan was other than it was going to be widened and I can tell you I heard anywhere from 13 ft on either side from the middle of the road to 16 ft >> it's going to be inches it's going to be 6 in I'm just telling you how much
>> at the at the most maybe maybe maybe a foot we don't know this is information like Mr. Fernandez said we'd have to talk to the engineer and find out exactly. We can't have that information for you right now, ma'am. But we can definitely make every effort to speak to the engineer and and have some information brought to you. Not a problem.
>> Yeah. The Yeah. And also keep understand exactly what will end up happening is what I'm asking for. And not the day they come and start digging everything up. So you have an understanding of what to expect, right? >> But you also have to have an open mind. Sometimes things change in the field based on how the road is just how is
laid out. uh what's underneath the road as the town attorney was explaining that sometimes you have to be out in the field >> plans can deviate a little bit but just keep you know keep that in mind and that's again I'm telling you the truth >> they're not taken out just so you know um so we end with that is they're not
going to be taken out like 6 feet you know it's not going to be like >> yeah it's going to be like I said minor minor we're talking inches potentially 6 in maybe 8 in but again I heard I think want to give you peace of mind initially right uh but go ahead mayor I'm sorry >> no I heard people saying oh they're going to take five feet from No, no, no.
You're not doing anything. >> It's like I said, inches, right? >> We'll ask the what the what his their motives are for making that widening and >> whatever they were talking about drainage, whatever that means. And then we'll ask them to be more transparent about when they're starting. Okay.
>> So, you guys know. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Simple. Okay. >> Anyone else? >> Oh, no. She's not allowed. >> One per family. >> No, no, no. One per family. That's it. Lady source
>> Sue Martin Woodland Drive. Uh my question is on your first iteration of what you were going to provide, you said you were going to give us more trees. Um cuz we weren't taking trees down, but you were going to supplement other trees in the area. Um, is the neighborhood
then going to be subject to the same sort of aortioning sort of getting an ordinance passed or is this going to be like at what what sort of time frame would we be getting more trees? >> I'll this fall. >> Okay. Thank you.
can't >> you can ask me after >> sorry again Tony Fano I'll be quite brief and then I'll hand a lot of questions to collect uh this is a minor sample of Glacier Hills pool of the uh pond that's the algae going down into
your sewer systems >> the pool >> you're right you look you look right across the street for the pond you got 3 in algae Yeah, I know. >> Okay. Well, nobody's doing anything about it. And you got to go down into >> It's private. >> Well, you have it dumping into your We
just don't want to go back and forth. We don't want to go back and forth. >> Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Presenter. >> Here's the question. >> You got it, Mr. President. No, no, it's okay. Don't worry about it. >> Yeah, I'll I'll speak to you after sample. You look at it every day.
>> I know. >> That's okay. >> Okay. Come on up, Mr. Homiac. Uh, Nikcomiac Hayawa. Uh, I sent an email out this morning about the precipany lighting ordinance, uh, 430
238. It's obsolete because it's from 1963. So, uh, the standard is completely outdated for practical engineering. It was established by the American Standard Association based on 1960 roadway
illumination. Predates modern lighting, computer AED design, and LED technology. This is I had several problems in my neighborhood with bright lights shining
in my home like trespass. I handled most of them myself and the neighbors were responsive. They understood. Um there's a new home being constructed
on 259. It was the fire and my previous neighbor had a house just like I had a 1940 summer shack and I never had any problem with the light. Now the home is bigger and I had outside lights that
were invading my home. So I I finally spoke to the uh uh the supervisor of the uh the project l about it. He says he's going to correct it. But here's the problem. If you live in Hayawatha and I don't
know about any other parts of the town, you're not given a notice. It's a 200 ft notice. And years ago, I made a phone call because they put one of those huge homes when my neighborhood character started changing not too long after I
moved in. And they said, "We don't do that anymore because the property owner has the rights and he's going to be able to do what he wants to do on his property." Well, according to the New Jersey Municipal Land Law, uh, land law
and its new updates, March 1st, 2026, municipality is obligated to notify people that live within 200 ft. >> Well, >> so precip made up their mind not to do that. But
here's the thing. If they had a meeting and we were notified, the subject of the lights could have come up. The subject >> What's your question? You have two questions or one question? We need to adopt a new lighting ordinance and the
dark sky ordinance would be uh a perfect um >> I thing to do to different uh templates cuz like I said we can't see the Milky Way here anymore but when it gets dark in Pacific you you can still see a pretty good sky the constellations and
everything and in close quarter neighborhoods like Lake Kyra where your neighbor. If you got a bad neighbor, you know, you got a bad living situation. But the light trespass should
be addressed. The dark sky ordinance should be adopted and then enforced. But when I I was surprised when I looked at 1963 and it's still on the books. >> Yeah.
>> So that's I mean uh >> Okay. So we have to >> are you doing? >> Yes ma'am. I am. >> So first going back to 200 foot unless it's going to board of adjustment or planning board
for a variance you're you you won't be notified I think because they're in their right and they're they they can build pretty high. It looks high compared to your house, but they don't have to notify you unless they're doing
something that needs a variance. So that's why you might not have been notified of anything cuz they weren't doing anything. That's one thing. The second thing is dark skies is being adopted in most a lot of municipalities and even they're trying to get the state
to do it. So yeah, that's something I wanted to do and I have a sample ordinance to put forth soon. So we will be talking about that. So >> all right. >> Yeah. >> Very well. >> Good idea. Yep. Thank you.
>> Richard Suarez, Porcipany, New Jersey. I have two items. With the huge demands for power and water data centers require, I am curious if the council would be in favor of placing a ban on the construction of data centers in Paripony. Not only would
they put a strain on the town's water and power supply, but the noise from the centers would reduce property values in the surrounding areas. In my opinion, Governor Cheryl made an excellent made excellent points for having a statewide moratorum on any new date data centers
being located in New Jersey. The promise of jobs related to these sites is short-term while the facility is under construction, but very few long-term jobs are the result of these data centers.
Upon my completion of what I have to say, I was wondering if I could get a response from each council member to see where they presently stand on this issue. Item two, November is Native American Indian Month. Now, you're
probably wondering why a guy from New Jersey is worried about Native American Indian Month. I have in-laws in other states that are part Native And um
there was a flag raising ceremony on June the 29th. Uh the mayor and I spoke briefly. >> So here is my question. I am requesting that the council consider flying the native flying the
American Indian movement flag to recognize their month. Although there is no one flag that represents all of the native nations, the ANIM flag aka American Indian Movement is recognized as the flag of the Native American Civil
Rights and Heritage Movement. The flag consists of four vertical stripes, black for west, yellow for east, white for north, and red for south. In the center is a profile of a Native American with a hand forming the peace sign. Since we
stole this country from from the Native American tribes, could we at least recognize them during their their month? Should the town agree to display the AM flag? I I would be willing to purchase
the flag. And if I was told what the correct size would be, that's it. And if I could get a show of hands about the data center, I'd appreciate it. >> Well, I'll start because I've been
talking about that, right? >> That is correct. >> I've been bothering. >> She has she has brought this up numerous times. I can tell you Mr. Hernandez is vehemently opposed to AI data centers. Is that correct, Mr. Hernandez? Yes. In Pipony. Yeah.
>> Um, >> any uh anyone else? Come on up, man. Absolutely. >> No, no, don't be sorry. This is your right. You're exercising it. >> Question about the I guess the draft agenda. >> Hi, I'm Kerianne Jaton. Um, I just had a
quick question about the draft agenda for what you guys are going to be talking about in a little bit. Um, one of the things is authorizing a persontoperson transfer of hotel exception license or a management group LLC from Ambridge Hospitality LLC. I work from Ambridge Hospitality. I was
just curious if you could kind of or someone could just clarify what that means. >> It's a liquor license transfer that is being transferred from um, let me see here. >> What number was that? >> Oh, sorry. >> Oh, right here. I got it. authorizing a person transfer to hotel exception license or aura management group from
Ambridge. So basically uh Aura is getting the liquor license from Ambridge. So it's going to be transferred. It's probably the same company maybe a buyout. I don't know what's going on with that but we just do the transfers and we just you know submit it to the state and once the state approves it then we go ahead and put on the agenda >> and that's only for barity.
>> Yes. It's only precipiting no one, I'd like to entertain a motion to close the public session, please. >> Motion. >> Second. Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh, seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi, Mr. Kavanaaugh, Mr. McGrath, Miss Patel, Miss Hernandez.
>> Yes. >> Floor is closed. Moving on to the consent. >> Make a quick statement. >> You sure can. I just I would just like to say at the last meeting I did say, you know, and it was brought up, why why are we doing this? I'm I'm very happy that we're never going to be able to make 100% of the people happy, but I am
very happy that uh you know, you guys are happy. That makes me happy. So, I I just want to say, you know, I'm very happy that it wound up working out the way you wanted. >> Thank you. like >> any other member from council would like
to make any statements. Okay, moving along to the consent agenda be it resolved. All items listed with an asterct are considered routine and non-controversial by attach council will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as normal sequence on the agenda. Motion to
approve the consent agenda. >> Motion. >> Motion made by Mr. Karifi, seconded by Mr. Kavanagh. Roll call. Mr. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. Uh, Miss Patel, >> yes. >> And Mr. Hernandez, >> yes. >> Okay. Motion passes. Approval of minutes. Could I please have a motion to approve the minutes for uh June 9th and
June 23rd? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanaaugh. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Moving along to ordinances. First reading. Ordinance 202631. An ordinance of the township of
council of the town of Pacific Hills County Morris. State of New Jersey establishing 2025 to 2028 salary ranges. be resolved that the above orders be introduced right by title and pass on first reading and meeting of the town of council the town of precept Troy Hills is held on July 21st and that sellers be further considered for second reading and final passing to be held on August
18th 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time assumed there after the matter may be reached at mful building in set township at which time all persons interested shall be given opportunity to be heard concerning set ordinance be further resolved that the clerk be authorized and directed to advertise set orness and a notice with a notice of introduction thereof being published in the official newspaper according to law can I please have a motion
>> motion second >> motion made by Mr. Kavanagh seconded by Mr. Karpi. Roll call. Mr. Karpi. Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Okay. Motion passes. Uh, non-consent agenda R261 164 providing for the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county municipality
pursuant to NJSA 487 recycling tonnage. Uh, can I have a motion please? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kipi. A motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Second by Mr. Kari. Roll call. Mr. Kipi. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez. Yes.
>> Motion passes. R2026165 approving agreement settlement agreement with the precipitar workers. Motion to approve the above resolution. >> Motion. >> Second. Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh. Second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. >> Mr. Pie. Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> M. Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez.
>> Yes. >> Motion passes. R2616 approving a collective negotiations agreement with the precip blue collar workers. Motion to approve the above resolution. >> Motion. >> Second. Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Second by Mr. Kari. >> Roll call. Mr. Kari. Mr. Mr. Tabel, yes. Mr. >> McGrath, yes. >> Miss Patel, >> yes. >> Mr. Fernandez,
>> yes. >> Motion passes. R 226167 approving and authorizing retail liquor license renewal for the licensing term July 26 through June 30th, 2027 with orini restaurant. Can I have a motion to approve? >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, second by
Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Kifi, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, Miss Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes 6168. Authorizing approval to submit a grant application execute a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Dryen Way improvement project. Motion to approve the above resolution. >> Motion. >> Second.
>> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh, second by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karipi. Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath. Yes. M. Patel. Yes. Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes R206169 authorizing a personto person transfer of hotel exception license or management group LLC from Abridge Hospitality LLC. Motion
to approve the above resolution. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Second by Mr. Karpi. Roll call. Mr. Karipi. Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Septel. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Nandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. R 2022617. You're authorizing change order 2 final for the
Edwards Road Improvement Project. Uh motion to approve the above resolution. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Kari. Roll call. Um Mr. Kipi, Mr. Kavanagh. Mr. McGrath, Miss Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. This is R26171 authorizing change order one final for
the reconstruction of various street streets in Mount Taber phase 8 project. Motion to approve the above resolution. >> Motion >> second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karipi. Roll call. Mr. Kipi. Mr. Kavanagh. Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Hernandez.
>> Yes. >> Motion passes. R20261 172 authorizing a contract for architectural and engineering design services to Neta Architects for the proposed library renovations at the Lake Hayawa branch. Motion >> second. Motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh.
Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi, Mr. Kavanagh, Mr. McGrath, M. Patel, Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. R261 173 authorizing the township to enter into agreement with the county of Morris in the state of New Jersey for the continuation of a consortium of uh consortium to conduct
the home investment partnership program. Motion to approve. >> Motion second. >> Motion made by Mr. Kavanagh. Seconded by Mr. Karifi. Roll call. Mr. Karifi. Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. McGrath. Mattel. Mr. Hernandez. >> Yes. >> Motion passes. Approval of payroll and bills list. CFO
and Jakatini recommends authorization. Authorization for payment number one. and authorizes payment of the July 31st May 26th regular miscellaneous payroll estimated $1,750,000 and two payment of bills from bachelor 72126 which is estimated to be 2 million 773852
motion to approve the alteration for payment above >> motion second >> motion made by Mr. Kavanagh second by Mr. Kipi roll call Mr. Kari Mr. Kavanaaugh Mr. McGrath Mattel Mr. Hernandez >> may I please have a motion to adjourn this meeting >> motion second >> motion made by Mr. Kavanaaugh seconded
by Mr. Karifi roll call Mr. Kipi. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kavanagh. >> Yes. >> Mr. Begraphth. >> Yes. >> Miss Patel. >> Yes. >> Miss Hernandez. >> Yes. >> We are adjourned. Have a good night everybody.