Good evening everyone. This is the city council work meeting. Today is October the 6, 2025 and the time is 6:30. This meeting has been duly advertised in the city newspapers in conformance with
the open public meetings act otherwise known as the sunshine law. Roll call please here. Fona presby present she's here. President Swepson's here. She's going to do it.
Okay. So noted. Okay. Might have approval of previous minutes. Motion. Second. All in favor? I approve. Agenda review.
First agenda resolution 175 authorizing personnel transaction for October 2025. Any questions? Council seeing none. Next would be OLA offices which will be done during regular session.
Next is ordinance number 14 amended chapter 215 entitled rent control of the city code. Any questions? Council seeing I resolution 176 proclaiming October the 6, 2025 as knockout opioid abuse day.
Any questions? Council see none. Resolution 177 proclaiming the month of October as breast cancer awareness month. Any questions? Council seeing none. Resolution 178 authorizes South Jersey Gas Company a non-exclusive
easement for access to install a monitoring well at block 131 lot 7 in the city. Any questions? Council seeing none. Resolution 179 authorizing the sale of surplus surplus surplus
personal property fire engine 2001 American lef France fire engine no longer needed for public use on a online auction website any questions council seeing none resolution 180 amending resolution
number 174-2025 extending the current contract with Trinity Code Inspections LLC Any questions, council? Seeing none, resolution 181 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department
of Transportation for the fiscal year 2024 bikeway grant program for Franklin Boulevard expansion. Any questions, council? Thank you. How how much longer do we have on these
extensions? If I may. Yes. Good evening. Okay. So, the four extensions that are on here, but specifically for this one, I believe it was coming due to the end of um this month in October. So, we're
requiring the six-month extension and they uh NJOT only gives a one time six month extension. So, they ready? Yes. For all of them. Uh pretty much um
April. Um, early May. Thank you. What was that? Resolution 182. 181. Resolution 182 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department
of Transportation for the fiscal year 2024 safe street transit grant program for Willen Avenue and Route 9 intersection safety improvements. Any questions, council? Seeing none, resolution 183 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department
of Transportation for the fiscal year 2024 transit village grant program for second, third, and four streets improvements. Any questions, council? Seeing none, resolution 184 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department
of Transportation for the 2024 municipal aid grant program for Lorraine Avenue. Any questions, council? Seeing none. Next is review of the bill. Madam cler, if we can go back to resolution uh 175.
Mhm. Uh yes. Uh I believe that uh finance department. Yes. Uh we have some correct section that resolution. Yeah. So there's still uh resolution
17elution number three. A number three. What's left? Number 3A. 3A. Okay. That's an amendment to that amendment. That's the amendment.
Yeah. Already been miss. Yeah. So what councilman's asking if we can table this because there's further um I guess we're going to pull this one not the whole thing
when you vote on it you're just going to move on this except for 3A they're going to take when they go All right. Mhm. That's his review of the building.
Good evening. Good evening. Right. So, we have um the purchase order listing by vendor ID. That's the bill list. And on page one, we have a purchase for the police department, their computers, and their
vehicles. That's $8,572.35. to stay and keep the city compliant with um the hardware and software that the police department has in their vehicles. If we turn over to page two,
uh, we have a line county treasure. That's 10,000 $10,396.97 and that's for the fee used in the month of August of 2025. Okay, we go to the top of page three.
Our sid city engineers are working along and moving along the projects that we have. So we have a payments on various projects that they're working on for $41,548.75. Page four. We're looking uh towards the middle of
the page and uh this bill list will be revised requiring a reduction of a $300 payment uh from the municipal drug alliance program to the uh a reduction to the municipal drug alliance coordinator.
Are you asking for this to be table? No, no, no, no. It's going to be a reduction. So, we're canceling that payment. Uh if you look at um next page you're looking at uh Alfarazzi and this
is project of a combination of New Jersey I bank and department of transportation working on Ridgewood and Tomatis uh that's 352,130 $365. If we look uh next page, page six,
we have Napa Auto Parts, and that's parts and maintenance for our vehicles. That is $1,91.31. Page seven towards the bottom, we have $24,800
and that's for the demolition project of Washington and Maine. Um, and that's UE funding. Is that coming out of the UE? Yes, ma'am. Excuse me. Let me rephrase that. It's not the U funding.
Yes. And the engineer had to pay the uh jeez ideal they had to pay for that escrow so this is already starting the project we are out in um the specs are out and that was the charge but we it's
like an escro and this we collected it from ideal and but you is it kashi no kish kish yeah it's not the same person no I'm Sorry, I apologize for the
mistake, but uh that's where the funding is coming from. So, it's not out of the city's pocket. Um page eight. This
we're looking at a actually it's a reduction. Also, if uh we have a vendor getting paid $23,399, it was a duplicate entry of an invoice. So, it brings the reduction down to
$15,46 even. And what we're doing in our office is also we're instituting as one prepares to build this is a pre- audit. And that's how this was caught. So, we're we're improving slowly for surely
and page nine. Wait, can you can we go back? Um, on the Trinity Code inspections is uh $23,399, right? That's the bill actually that's
being reduced to $15,46. is a reduction of $8,300. My question is, do they generate is that a revenue source or is are we
breaking even or do we actually make some money on? We do. The the fee that he's charging are the state fees that match alongside the city fees. The city keeps its fees
and his charges are what then what's on the state fee that he charges. So there is money at the end of the year for this project not the whole thing but what is a state fee is his 100%.
Then we have on page nine uh Newman Henderson Inc. and the payment is 36,73.50. These are grant funds and it's for the safe streets for all program and the safe routes to school program grant
programs. So if we're looking at overall our bill list, our new total is 1,71 $1,71,00081. Okay,
if you look at page 10, 782 1,715781. Oh, ours is saying 709 709. These these were Yes, that is correct.
That was the bill that circulated on Friday. I had to take a training class. So, we I was able to audit it to that. Yeah, we just thought you was giving us the reduction amount. No. Well, that's what it's is reducing from a million79 to a million71.
All right. We don't have money. Any other questions for the second page? Oh, sorry about that. So then on the second page, these are items that we pay in between. So, um, we finally had the opportunity to
purchase the property with the ACIA funds. Um, and we did that closing last week and purchasing of the 121 West Park Avenue. That was $267,95.90. And
we also did um city business operations for uh payroll pensions and payroll. That was a total of a,800 $19122. Those were items that were paid.
Any questions, council? Right. Thank you, Miss. Sure. Thank you. Council, you have anything? Do I have a motion to close work session? Motion second. All in favor?
I Good evening everyone. This is the city city council meeting. Today is October the 6th, 2025. The time is 6:44. This meeting has been duly advertised in the city newspapers in conformance with
the open public meetings act otherwise known as the sunshine law. Please stand for invocation and flag salute. We're going to have a silent prayer please. And with this prayer, let's pray for the
school age um child that was today. Amen. I aliance 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. Okay. Roll call. Demolero here. Pavona present. Clay present. Speak present. Bettis Swson here. Thomas present. All in. May I have a motion to
dispense previous minutes? Motion. May I have a second? Second. All in favor? I. Mayor, you have anything? Probably not just citations. Thank you. We have public portion. We have Alice,
Miss Alice. Oh, good evening. Good evening. My name is Alice Garcelli. I'm here tonight on behalf of an organization called Indivisible Embassy United. Um we're in partnership with Albuanito City. Indivisible is a grassroots
community organization committed to protecting democracy, dignity, and human rights. We're here tonight to ask you to consider passing a resolution that calls for basic decency and adherence to the immigrant trust directive when carrying out immigration enforcement.
Pleasantville is and always has been a city of belonging. Immigrant families are part of the foundation of this community. They are our co-workers, our classmates, our neighbors, and our friends. And they contribute to our schools, our local economy, and our shared sense of purpose. The New Jersey
Immigrant Trust Directive was created to make sure that every person can feel safe calling for help, reporting a crime, or simply walking down the street without fear that local law enforcement will become an arm of immigration enforcement. It's a policy rooted in common sense and compassion, and it
keeps all of us safer by building trust instead of fear. As we head into the next gubernatorial election, that protection is at risk. One candidate has already pledged to roll back the immigrant trust directive, threatening years of progress in community policing and public safety.
Passing this resolution would be a way for Pleasantville to take a stand to say clearly that our community values trust, inclusion, and safety for all residents. It sends a message that we will not turn back and that our city believes in protecting the humanity and dignity of every person who calls it home. We are
stronger when we look out for one another and we're safer when we stand together. And tonight, Pleasantville has an opportunity to lead with empathy and courage. Thank you for your time this evening. I have copies of our proposed resolution with me um that I can give you. Um, and thank you for your
commitment to keeping Pleasantville a city that is a place of welcome, justice, and hope for all. Thanks. We just give our Thank you. Thank you. Next, we have Alexander.
Okay. Thanks. May I have a motion to close public portion? motion. May I have a second? Second. All in favor? I got a clerk. Okay. Resolution number 175 authorizing personnel transaction for
October 25 for the fire department. A payout separation for George Serate and a um college incentive payout for Anon Brown. Within the human resources department, a separation payout for Dea
Brown within the police department. Number 3A has been tabled. 3B, we were doing promotions for police captain to Brandon Scott. Promotion to police lieutenants to Jean Anton.
police promotion to sergeants to Alma Leech, Juan Marillo, Pablo Salazo, and Cayman Pototts, as well as approving the 2025 through 2026 seasonal crossing guards for the following: Minnie Bell,
Whitey Bell, Shirley Boyd, Jerome Chris, Billy Coleman, Dar Korea, Angel Cado Jr., Brian Davenport, Gloria Dunn, Lester Foster, Judith Garrett, Roslin Handy,
John Harrington, William Hernandez, Amanda Holding S, Georgia Holmes, Steven Holmes, Alana Howard, Joseph Jackson, Lamar Jenkins, Kenlaw, Ivon Mang, Ronald Jard, AC
Troublefield Jr., and Courtney Warner as well as within the public works department employment status to fulltime for Michael. Motion have a motion. Motion. May I have a second?
Second. Roll call. Fellow. Yes. Pomona. Yes. Blay. Yes. Yes. Bettis. Yes. Watson. Yes. Thomas. Yes. Resolution approved. Next we'll have all the offices for police captain Brandon
Stocks, police Kennedy Antoine, Police Sergeant Hale Lima Leachch, Police Sergeant Juan Marillo, Police Sergeant Ablo Salazano, and Police Sergeant Ken Mox, which will
be done by Mayor Okay, first could we have Brandon stock come up? And you want you want the base. Um if you guys can like this. Yeah. Thank you. Right hand.
Okay. may repeat after this. The oath of office for the state of New Jersey, County of Atlantic for Brandon Stocks. I I Brandon Stocks do solemnly swear or affirm do so solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution
of the United States of the United States and the Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey of the State of New Jersey that I will bear true faith but that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the saints and allegiance to the Saints and the governments established the governments established in the United States
in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully and that I will faithfully impartially impartially and justly perform and justly perform all the duties of the office all the duties of the office
police captain police captain for the city of Pleas for the city of Pleasant according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations Thank you. Okay.
First, I'd like to give honor to God and uh thank him for putting me in this position in the first place. Uh second, I'd like to thank my family, my wonderful wife, my family, uh my all my kids, uh my mom, my dad, Cynthia and
Elmer, uh and my mother-in-law, Grimmy. Uh without them, this would not be possible. Um, also I'd like to thank the chief. I appreciate uh the mayor, business administrator, council. I appreciate everyone for uh giving me this opportunity. And uh I will continue
to do all this hard work that I've done, continue to get better and continue to uh earn everybody's respect. Again, thank you. I appreciate everybody here. Next we have Anton. That's the oath of office of the state of New Jersey, County of Atlantic.
Thanks Anton. I I do solemnly swear or affirm do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the United States and the Constitution and the Constitution
of the State of New Jersey of the State of New Jersey that I will bear of true faith I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and allegiance to the same and the government established and the government established and the United States the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people
under the authority of and that I will fa and that I will faithfully and that I will faithfully and partially and partially and justly perform and justly perform all the duties all the duties of the office of lieutenant police lieutenant for the city
for the city of Pleasantville Pleasantville according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations to be here Thank you. First and foremost, I would like to um
praise to God the men upstairs and without him. Um God knows what my family and I are going through um right now and to u be able to uh bless us, my family and I for this uh opportunity. I can't I
can't praise them enough. Uh also uh thank my chief mayor, ladies and gentlemen, the council, Mr. VA. Um, my wife, my dad, um, God knows what this man has has done. And, you know, my mom
couldn't be here. Um, my brothers, uh, nephews here, um, my peers, all my friends, everybody that's always support me here. You know, since I've been here, I've always tried to make beside me, my family proud, man upstairs proud, our chief
mayor, and the great city of Pleasville and our resident here. I've always done that and I'm continue going I'm going continue to do the same and um I'm thankful and grateful for that opportunity and you guys know I won't let you down and I'm going to keep I'm going to give you my best every day.
Thank you. jump. And then next we have beach. This is the oath of office for the state of New Jersey, county of Atlantic, for please start our member for Elena Lee. I al do solemnly swear or affirm. do
solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the United States and the Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey of the State of New Jersey that I will bear true faith and I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and allegiance to the same
and the governments established and the governments established in the United States in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully and that I will faithfully and partially impartially and justly ly perform and justly perform
all the duties of the office of all the duties of the office of police sergeant for the city of police sergeant for the city of Bree according to the best of my ability. according to the best of my ability. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations to you.
Sorry. Oh god. Uh yeah, I'll make it brief uh since it's hot in here. There's so much love in the city. There's so much love in this room. Um I'm going to echo the theme of we're going to give all the glory to God because this one wouldn't be possible
without you. Um, thank you, mayor, council, business administrator, the residents, everyone that we serve. Um, this wouldn't be possible. We wouldn't be able to fulfill our purpose without you guys. And, uh, we just pray that we'll be able to fulfill whatever you
guys need. And, uh, Next we have Mr. Juan Merillo. This the oath of office in the state of New Jersey County of Atlanta. Okay. Or police sergeant. I I do solemnly swear word firms
do solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution of the State of New Jersey the state of New Jersey and the Constitution in the Constitution of the United States of the United States that I will be aar true faith that I will bear a true faith and allegiance to the same and allegiance to the same
and the government established and the government established in the United States in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of people under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully Y and that I will faithfully and partially and partially and partially and justly perform
and justly perform all the duties of the office all the duties of the office fully served on police sergeant for the city of Pleasant for the city of Pleasant according to the best according to the best of my ability of my ability. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations to you.
Yep. Ready. I'll keep it brief. Uh, thank you Lord. Thank you people of Pleasville. Thank you to all my co-workers, the captains, the officers, the sergeants, the lieutenants
that have mowled me into where I've been so far. Again, the council youth mayor, um, and my mom for giving me birth and taking care of me, and my wife for keeping me healthy and busy with my kids. And uh I just want to
thank everybody for being here and I'll do the best I can as a sergeant and moving forward. Thank you. Next we have Pablo. So down upon Please hold. This is the own of office state of New
Jersey county of Atlantic for Pablo Solana for police sergeant. I I so do solemnly swear or affirm do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution
of the United States of the United States of the Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey of the State of New Jersey that I will bear true faith that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and allegiance to the same and the government established in the United States and the government established in the United States
and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the entire government. And that I will faithfully And that I will faithfully part and partially and partially and justly perform justice perform all the duties all the duties
of the office of police sergeant of the officer of of police sergeant for the city of Pleasantville for the city of Pleasantville according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations to you. Pizza.
Sorry. Okay. Would you like to say a few? Sure. Uh, thank you everyone for coming out, for showing your support. Uh, it's been a journey even up to this point and I'm very thankful for just giving the opportunity to continue serving the community. uh service members also of
the police department and uh as Sergeant Morilla had said I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for everyone that came up with me supervisors you know my peers and I want to give a shout out obviously to my family first I'm sorry my family first uh thank God for
everything that you know he has provided for me to this day uh and also you know especially my squad members u and all the guys that work in the patrol section because they truly are the backbone and you know they're there to respond and just do everything that we can better every day for the community to serve you
guys and also serve us as well. Uh very thankful for this opportunity and uh God bless you all. Thank you. We have Cayman P. This is the oath of office for the state of New Jersey County of Atlantic. The Cayman Pots, the police sergeant.
I I came in Fox do solemnly swear or affirm do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the United States and the Constitution in the Constitution of the State of New Jersey of the state of New Jersey that I will bear true faith
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and allegiance to the same in the governments established in the governments established in the United States in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully and that I will faithfully and partially
and partially and justly perform and justly perform all the duties of the office all of the duties of the office of police sergeant for the city of Pleasant of the city of Pleasantville according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me God. So help me God.
Congratulations As everyone said before me, of course, you got to thank God. Um, I thank God. He's given me more than two chances. Um uh at this point in my life, um of course I thank my mom for allowing me to
be here cuz she couldn't kill me a lot of times in my life. Um my family, my family who are here and who are not here um sending me well wishes and and
good spirits and congratulations. Um, also I'd like to thank the chief, the mayor, city council, family, and all my friends out there supporting me, encouraging me, and just um being there for me during some rough
times and some good times. So city pleas for all for all the officers that were just promoting. Can you come to the front so we can take a picture, please? would like to play a few. Our department knows what that means.
Good evening, Mayor Ward. Mr. Council, Mr. Loss, fellow officers, the community, and most importantly, the family and friends who support our honored police officers. Tonight, we come together to recognize remarkable individuals who have met the expectations of their service.
We are here to celebrate their promotions, which is a testament to their unwavering dedication, tireless work, and outstanding commitment to protecting our community. To our newly promoted sergeants, lieutenant and captain,
your journey to this moment has begun with years of hard work, sacrifice, and a deep sense of duty. You have all spent countless hours in various assignments, responding to difficult calls,
and handling challenges, challenging situations with professionalism and bravery. You have chosen a noble profession which requires immense courage and integrity. Your new rank is not just a change in title. It is a recognition of the
leadership qualities you have demonstrated. You have all shown your peers, superiors, and the community that you are ready to lead. Promotions in law enforcement are not achieved alone. Behind every officer is
a strong support system. To the family and friends of our promoted officers, thank you. You have stood by their side along through long shifts, miss holidays, and the daily sacrifices that come with this
job. Your support has been their strength and your pride is welld deserved. As you step into these new leadership roles, your influence and impact will grow. Your responsibility is to lead by example, inspire those under your
commands, and mentor the next generation of officers. Leadership in in law enforcement demands fairness, compassion, and sound judgment, especially during high pressure situations. The trust placed in
you is significant. Tonight, we celebrate our past achievements and your future potential. This is a proud of occasion for our entire department and our community. Please join me in extending our deepest
congratulations to our newly coroned officers. Continue to serve with knowledge, courage, and integrity in the years to come. Congratulations. All right, listen up one more time. Pastor Younger. Yes,
I'm going to come to the middle again. I'd ask that you bow with me, please, as we pray. Gracious Father God, giver of every good and perfect gift, we gather tonight to celebrate our Pleasantville Police Department and Lord God, the
achievements of our newly promoted officers. We thank you for calling them, Lord, to these positions of greater responsibility and Father, for entrusting them to lead our department as they protect and serve
Pleasantville City. And Lord, we thank you for who they are, for the honor, integrity, Lord God, the professionalism, the strength of character they've each exhibited, Lord, in fulfilling their
duty. And Lord God, as we come to celebrate these promotions, Lord, these officers are promoted to positions that some have served in for an extended time, Lord
God. And we ask that you bless them, Lord. Grant them your wisdom and Lord, the courage that stands firm to face every danger and adversity. Yes, Lord God, we pray that you sustain their
spirits, Lord, with strength and perseverance for whatever they face. And Father God, thank you, Jesus. Yes. By your grace, Lord God, we ask that you grant them godly compassion that reflects your mercy and
honors the dignity and humanity of every person they encounter. Lord, we pray you bless our officers tonight. Lord God, bless them. Cover them with your grace. Protect them, Lord. Protect, Lord God,
them physically. Thank you, Jesus. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually, Lord God. And Father, tonight we do pray for their families, Lord God. Let them their families be a source, a constant source
of encouragement, Lord God. and support for them. And Lord, tonight we pray that you would grant these families your peace. Yes. Lord, your patience and the assurance
that only your word provides that our God, our God honors and protects. He guards the steps of the righteous. Lord, by your grace, for your glory, we pray that these promoted officers, Lord, that
their leadership would honor our department, Lord, would bless our city and bring honor, glory, and praise to your matchless name. We pray it in Jesus' name. And God's people said together, amen and amen.
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23 cameraman. You ready? All right. Okay. Number four. I want to be with your parents. Don't worry. Before the Gill, don't even worry.
Yes. You ready? Yes. Okay. Ordinance number 14, first reading, amended chapter 215 entitled room control of the city code. May I have a motion? Second. Roll call. Premaro. Yes. Pomona.
Yes. Clang. Yes. Overby. Yes. Bettis. Yes. Sweepson. Yes. Thomas. Yes. Ordinance move to second reading scheduled for October the 20th. Resolution 176 claiming October the 6th,
2025 is knockout opioid abuse day. I have a motion. Motion. May I have a second? Second. Roll call. Yes. Pona. Yes. Mark, yes. Yes. Bettis, yes. Wexley, yes. Thomas,
yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 177 proclaim you the month of October as breast cancer awareness month. I have a motion. May I have a second? Second. Paulo, yes. Kimona, yes. Planning, yes. Arisby,
yes. That yes. Swepson, yes. Thomas, yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 178 authorizes South Jersey Gas Company, a non-exclusive easement for access to install monitoring well at block 131,
lot 7 in the city. May I have a motion? Motion. May I have a second? Second. Roll call. Yes. Pomona, yes. Bartland, yes. Overspeed, yes. Swepson, yes. Thomas, yes.
Resolution approved. Resolution 179 authorizing the sale of surplus personal property fire engine 2001 American France fire engine no longer needed for public use on an online auction website. May I have a motion?
Motion. May I have a second? Second. Roll call. Yes. Pomona. Yes. Barlay. Yes. Yes. Bettis. Yes. Swepson. Yes. Thomas. Yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 180
amendment resolution 174- 2025 extending the current contract to Trinity Code Inspections LLC. This is a ma back. So the resolution
would be until this is the So let's make an amendment. So it's for one year through September 29th, 2026 with this amendment to be corrected from an additional 90 days to an additional year. Okay.
It say it states it here. I know. But we're going to change this to tell us this document will be corrected. Okay. Start now goes back to the original date prior. No, it just Yeah, it goes back to No, this goes back to September. the
contract in 10:30. So we just move. So I think there's already a motion on the floor. There's a motion with the aspect with the necessary corrections to this document. Motion with necessary correction that would be an amendment to this to the current motion.
So you're going to vote for the amendment first. Make make a motion that I make an amendment to the original. I need a second. Second prop. Yes. Marsh flag.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Bettis, yes. Swepson, yes. Thomas, yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 181 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the 2024 bikeway
grant program for Franklin Bikeway expansion. May I have a motion? Second, yes. Pomona, yes. Yes. Yes. Bett, yes. Sweepson, yes.
Thomas, yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 182 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the 2024 safe streets to transit grant program for Willen Avenue and Route 9 intersection safety
improvements. May I have a motion? Motion. May I have a second? Second. Roll call. Yes. Kimona, yes. Barlay, yes. Yes. Bettis, yes. Swepson. Yes.
Thomas, yes. Resolution approved. Resolution 183 requesting a six-month extension from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the 2024 transit village grant program for second, third, and fourth streets improvements.
I have a motion. Motion. Have a second. Second. Roll. Yes. Kimona. Yes. Wang. Yes. Yes. Bettis. Yes. Sweepson. Yes, Thomas. Yes.
Resolution approved. Resolution 184 requesting a six-month extension for the New Jersey Department of Transportation for 2024 municipal aid grant program for Lraine Avenue improvements. May I have a motion? Motion. May I have a second? Second.
Roll call. Folero, yes. Kimona, yes. Barl, yes. Ogresby, yes. Bettis, yes. Sweepson, yes. Thomas, yes. Resolution approved. I need a motion to approve the bill. Yes. Motion. May I have a second?
Second. Roll call. Familo. Yes. Pomona. Yes. Clang. Yes. Old. Yes. Bettis. Yes. With the exception of vendor number 03 02.
Soon. Yes. Thomas. Yes. Motion approved. Lex is public. Lex is coming from Mayor. You have anything? And um say congratulations to Francisco
Carrera for his retirement and to all the officers to career. Okay. Right. And um follow just to everyone that has notions tonight.
Councel, we have trunk or treat coming up. I'm Go ahead. Go ahead. Um trunk or treat is October 17th and um it's from 5:30 to 7:30 out here in the parking lot at city hall. So
as registration have to register your car. So where directly did ask me everybody come out on the 17th week. I mean it's two weeks before Halloween.
Why is it on the 17th usually on Saturday? Yeah, you have to take that off the screen. Anyone else have any emails? Uh, yes. I'd like to thank extend congratulations to the officers who were promoted tonight
and uh hopefully uh it will improve uh the performance of the police department at all levels. I want to thank I want to thank everybody for coming out. Thank you to all the officers that got promoted guys
out there doing the job. Also, I will say thank you to Public Works for bringing out uh the street street sweepers. They did a wonderful job. We took a lot of good pictures and I hope to see them working out there as soon as
possible. Thank you everybody. Have a blessed night. I do want to say one other thing. anyone that um went to Decator Avenue School back in the day that was um that was a student or any teacher anybody that was
teaching like in the 70s or 80s. We're looking for them um the school's going to be I think they're going to demolish it in two weeks and um I've been talking to Dr. Martinez about having a little ceremony, dedication ceremony. And
there's a couple of people that went to that school that said they wanted to, you know, be a part of something like that. So, anyone that knows, anyone that went to school back then, I I know a few. I wouldn't do I wouldn't say third. Okay. So, I know a few people from my class.
Okay. So, may you have the date already or what should we tell them? No, we're trying to the exact date in about two weeks. They're going to deny the exact date. So, we'll just tell them we'll get back to them. Yeah, we're just asking to call my
office if they give me the name. I can just pass it on to them. Perfect. Yeah. Okay. Thanks. One one other thing. Yes. Go ahead. Yeah. I want to also commend uh public works uh for responding
to information about folks camping out at the gazebo bus station. They responded to to somebody was yours. Yeah, your your resp. And then I saw the next day I saw
an encampment going on and I I called and uh Kyrie and he was on there very very uh it would be really really nice if uh the spirit and leadership that goes on in that department
on the personnel staff better word that we can see that spread like wildfire across the city. Uh so we know we have some some some issues and some shortages but uh so is this
public work that they are on the ball what you need them for calling for that never an excuse to quick response and it's taken care of they're out there doing police work I hate to say it but they're doing
police work that's that's why I pray for improved performance with the uh officers and supervision that we just uh promoted and also the new recruits in school. Um I just want to add to that. I just
want to say congratulations to all the officers that were promoted. Um I'm quite sure that they would do well and um just asking God to bless them in this journey um here. And that's all I have.
So we have a motion to second. All