--------- In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, you came not to serve but to be served and to give ransom for everyone else. And as we begin this evening, this
evening shape our hearts after your own. teach us to do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than ourselves. May every word spoken and every decision made this evening be an act of loving
service for all who live in our town of Ramsey. Strengthen us to bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Fill this room with wisdom and compassion and a spirit of selfgiving love. And we ask this through Christ our
Lord. >> Amen. >> Amen. The father, son, holy spirit. >> Thank you. >> This meeting is also being conducted telephonically. The dial in number is 425436 6365. Access code 213563.
And the meeting may also be viewed on the Bureau of Ramsey YouTube channel which can be accessed via the Burough website. Okay. Mr. Custodi. Come on up. >> Michelle, you want to come up and bring the kids? You ready to become counselors
for something? Rock. You can come around the inside. Take repeat after me. I >> I say your name yourself. Some swear >> some swear >> held faithfully >> held faithfully >> and partially >> partially >> and justly perform
>> and justly perform >> all the duties >> all the duties >> of the office of >> the office of >> councilman >> councilman >> in court of Thomas >> and the province of Thomas >> I'll support the constitution >> I will support the constitution >> of the state of New Jersey
>> state of New Jersey >> and that I truth faith and allegiance >> I trance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the government established the government established >> in the United States >> and states >> and in this state >> in this state >> under the authority of the people >> the authority of the people.
>> So help me God. I found out. Thank you. >> Okay. Now for council mop. Mr. Martin. >> Hey guys. Over here a little bit. So we get you on the YouTube. >> Get some TV too first. Okay, Mr. Pablo,
left hand on the Bible. Raise your right hand. >> I, Glen Pablo >> I, Glen Pablo, >> solemnly swear >> swear >> that I will faithfully >> faithfully >> impartially >> partially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of >> all the duties of the office of
>> councilman >> according to the best of my ability. the best of my >> I do further solemnly swear >> do further solemnly swear >> that I will support the constitution >> I support the constitution >> of the state of New Jersey >> of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same
>> I bear true faith and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established >> the government established >> in the United States >> United States >> and in the state under the authority of the people authority of people congratulations Sorry. Just bring it up with you.
Thanks. Thank you, Mr. Martin. Okay. I will now officially call this meeting to order. Ger, can we please have a roll call? Mayor Dylan >> here. >> Councilwoman Cusk >> here. >> Councilman Gerson >> here.
>> Councilman Gutwer >> here. >> Councilman Kilman >> here. >> Councilman Papo >> here. >> Councilwoman Poppy >> here. >> Thank you. The New Jersey open public meetings law is enacted to ensure the right of all citizens held advanced notice of and to attend all meetings of
public bodies at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the revisions of this act, notice of this meeting of the mayor and council was published in the burden record on December 9th, 2025. Okay. M can we please have resolution
number one? Uh, be it resolved that the bylaws of the Burough Ram Burough Council of the Burough of Ramsey, New Jersey, dated 1984 and subsequently amended in 2020 be and are hereby adopted as the bylaws for the year 2026.
>> I'll second that. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. Thank you. May I please have a
motion to open the nomination for council president? >> Yes, madame mayor. I would like to make a motion to nominate councilwoman Judy Cusk to be council president for the year 2026. >> And I'll second that. >> Thank you. Are there any other
nominations for council president? He hearing that. Can we have a roll call, please? Councilwoman Cusk, >> I will abstain. >> Councilman Gristone, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy,
>> yes. >> Thank you. I now declare that Council President for 2026 is Councilwoman Cusk. Congratulations. We'll now have remarks by the newly elected or reelected council members. Councilman Gerson.
Um, I would like to thank Mayor Dylan, current members of the council, my family, friends, uh, fellow members, I'm sorry, fellow members of the opportunity to serve this wonderful town. Um, I look forward to
continuing to make Rams a great town which I grew up in, place I'm proud to raise my kids and have them as well as other children thrive. uh together together with my fellow council members. I plan to put the needs of the town first. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Councilman Pablo. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Good evening, everyone, and thank you for attending this reorganization. Uh I first want to thank uh my wife Jackie and family Brianna, Anthony, and Michael who are
always there for me and provide unwavering support. Uh we've been in this town for 30 years. So it is served with good experience um when council activities come up that it's good to have that type of experience with it. I'm deeply honored and humbled by the
Ramsey residents uh who voted for me to serve as their councilman and thankful for their trust to be part of this council. Uh I want the residents all to know that I was here to serve and do as much as I can uh where it is in terms of
uh these residents recognize hopefully the integrity, transparency, and respect that I'll focus on and for the solutions for for Ramsey at uh for what they need. I want to thank the mayor and council uh along with my close friends who have supported me in the first term and now
the second term. Um thank you for your constant support and patience and look forward to working with all of you over the next three years. Uh the journey is never a solo one. It's always one that we correspond to provide valuable insights, relationships and discussions
between us all and to take the right uh actions and decisions for Ramsay. I want to congratulate my runmate Chrison and his family. I look forward to working with Chris over the next three years. And then lastly to all my committee members that I'm working with. I look
forward to the ongoing dialogue that we have uh the strategies that we're working with and look forward to putting in the goals that we we want to achieve. So I'm very proud to call Ramsey my home. Thank you. will have remarks by the new newly
elected council president. >> Good evening. My name is Judy Cusk. I'm deeply honored to accept the role of Ramsey Burough Council President. I give my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues on the council, former council president Kilman and
Madame Mayor Dylan for your support and confidence in me. I don't take this responsibility lightly. This rule is not only a commitment that I make, but one that my family makes with me. To my husband Chris and my son
Kobe, thank you for your love, encouragement, and support. We could not do what we do without being there for one another. And I love you both so much. Friends and colleagues, I look forward to working together as a team to
serve the residents of Ramsey. Together, we will continue our efforts to maintain a safe community, to operate our burrow in a fiscally responsible manner, and to embrace forwardthinking approaches that will benefit Ramsay for years to come.
Thank you once again for this incredible opportunity. Let's go to work. I now like to open nominations for class three member on the planning board and the council representative. >> I would like to nominate Judy.
>> I'm sorry. >> Okay. >> Do we have a second? >> I will second. >> All right. Thank you. Um the nominations for Council President Cusk to serve on the planning board. Can we please have a vote a vote? >> Councilwoman Cusk,
>> I will abstain. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. I now declare Council President Cusk as the class three member
on the planning board and the council representative. >> Okay. Resolution number two. Uh, thank you, Madam Mayor. Uh, be resolved that meetings of the Burough Council of the Burough Branson for the year 2026 will be the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. exceptions noted
with an asterisk in the council chambers at Burough Hall. Formal action may be taken at any meeting dates as listed on your agenda. >> I'll second that. Thank you. Any comments? >> Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk,
>> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Resolution number three. >> Be resolved that the governing body adopts the burough policy and procedures
manual for the year 2026. >> I'll second that. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes.
>> Sorry. Sorry about that. Pete, >> jump in again. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Resolution number four. >> Be it resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department
officers be approved for the year 2026. line officers. Chief Christopher Warett, Assistant Chief Jim Doerty, Deputy Chief Mike Scaloney, Captain Thomas Lanning Jr.,
Captain Anthony Dotus, Lieutenant Gregory Duncan, Lieutenant Joshua Melman, Lieutenant Thomas Landing, Senior, Lieutenant Sha Redford, Administrative Officers, President Gregory Huitt, Vice President Jonathan
Creel, Treasurer Greg or excuse me, George Fosnik, Secretary Laura Single, Financial Secretary Gary Tunnum, and Trustee Chris Hoffman. This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Thank you. Can we please have a roll
call? >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gerson. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gutwinter. >> Yes. >> Councilman Kilman. >> Yes. >> Councilman Papo. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy. >> Yes. >> Assistant Chief, would you like to do
the square or your next fire department meeting? >> You want to do it here? We can roll. >> Let's do it. >> They're here. But Yeah. Yeah. Please raise your right hand.
I >> your name solemnly swear >> that I'll faithfully >> and justly perform >> all the duties >> of the office of
>> the office of everybody. I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> I support the constitution >> I support the constitution >> of the state of New Jersey >> of the state of New Jersey >> and I will bear true faith and allegiance >> bear true faith and allegiance
>> to the same >> to the same >> and to the government established >> established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> in this state >> and the authority of people >> the authority of people >> shall help There's pens there, guys. Happy new
year. >> There we go. >> Have rescue. >> Let's have resolution number five, please. Yes, madame mayor. >> Be grizzalo that the following list of Ramsay volunteer rescue squad officers
be approved for the year 2026. Line officers Chief Chris Kiosian, Assistant Chief Hunter Torch, Deputy Chief David Brown, Captain Rick Fiori, Lieutenant John Milligan, Lieutenant
Danielle Larson, and Lieutenant Michael Siangoli. Administration, Administrative Officers, President Michael Yvak, Vice President Jackie Gersh, Treasurer Allison Seabi, and Secretary Andrea
Petro. >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes.
>> Thank you. We're from the rescue squad. >> Okay. Ready? Please command. Repeat after me. >> I >> I >> say your name. >> Solomon swearnly swear >> thou faithfully >> thou faithfully >> and partially >> impartially >> and justly perform
>> and justly perform >> all the duties >> all the duties >> of the office of >> of the office of >> deputy chief. according to the best of my ability. >> according to the best of my ability. >> I do furtherly swear >> I do further and solemnly swear >> that support the Constitution
>> that I will support the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the state of New Jersey. >> And I will bear true faith and allegiance >> and I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> to the governments established >> to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state
>> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. Right. So, here are your votes. You want to grab some pens or take outside. >> Take some take some
Thank you guys. >> Resolution number six, please. >> Yes, madam mayor. Be it resolved that the following list of Ramsey Volunteer Ambulance Corps officers be approved for the year 2026. Line officers, Chief Mark Greenwood,
Deputy Chief Antonio Naldazio, Captain Allison Maglio, Lieutenant Carrie Conklin, Lieutenant Elena Dolce Mascola, Lieutenant Colleen Tracy, Administrative
Officers, President Annette Young, Vice President Nick Fedella, Treasurer Celestino Alvarez, Secretary Felipe Allegro, and Secretary Deardra Duncan. Trustees
Max Bro, Bruce Greenwood, Joseph Dolce Bascola, Floren Floren Toma, and Peggy Warner. >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson,
>> yes. >> Councilman Gutwinter, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Swearing in, please raise your right hand. Some work
faithfully, impartial and justly perform the duties of the office of the best. I defer this
to the constitution state and I will faithful and I will allegiance to the same to the same and to the government's establishment in the United States and in this state
and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people. So help me God. Thank you. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you so much. Thank you.
>> Take care. Be safe. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Resolution number seven. >> Yes, madame mayor. Be it resolved that the following appointments be made and confirmed for the year 2026.
Office of Emergency Management Coordinate Coordinator and Director Jacob Englishman. Deputy Coordinator Glenn Copravich. Deputy Coordinator Steve Alstead and Deputy Deputy Coordinator Jonathan Creole.
>> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Thank you. Can we have a roll call? >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gotwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kelman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Puff, >> yes. >> Thank you. We're going to um swear an
OEM and start at the same time. So, can we please have resolution number eight? >> Yes, Madame Mayor. Be it resolved that the following appointments be made and confirmed for the year 2026. Ramsey sir coordinator Frank Venitzia,
deputy coordinator Brian Drew, division leader Desiree D. Rosi and division leader Melissa Roach. >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gerson,
>> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. Councilman Kelman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. All right. So, anybody who's here from OEM Resort, come on up. >> I got it. Please raise your right hand.
So we swear that faithfully and perfectly and just perform all the duties of the office of according to my brother and her square
support of the state of New Jersey and of their true faith and to the same >> and to the government >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people.
>> Do you want a picture? First we'll take it. >> Hey Jake, congratulations. >> Thank you. >> Happy new year. >> Congratulations to you. Oops. Okay.
Resolution number nine. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Be it resolved that those 33 persons listed below be appointed as the Ramsey Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Control Emergency Planning Committee for the year 2026.
>> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Okay. Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutletter, >> yes. Councilman Kelman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Council woman, >> yes.
>> Thank you very much. Okay. Communications from the mayor. The honorable members of the council, I hereby make the following appointments. The board of education leaison, Councilman Popp, leazison to the New Jersey Motion Pictures and Television Commission, Dean Cardier, public
advocate, Harris Rect Esquire, Ramsey Municipal Alliance, Matthew Schroeder, chair Ben Scanland, coordinator, Shauna Laurella, committee member, professional Mike Glazius, community member, local business owner. Steven Hill, community
member, personal recovery. Carrie Conklin, community member, emergency services. Shawn Beam, community member, PD leazison and lead lead officers. Sunonny Roberts, leazison to the Ramsey schools. Jennifer Ayorio, community member, parent. Caroline McDonald,
community member, public health. Tony Forch, community member, senior. Jessica Gurnie, community member parent. Colin Gurnie, community member parent. Andrew Manio, superintendent of schools and myself. And for council leazison,
councilman Pablo Community Development, Ramsey representative, Bruce Fose, Meredith Bendy, and alternate for the recycling committee, Henry Schumacher, Stanley Rowski, Jeff Kio, and Harvey Ramsey. Council liaison, Councilwoman Cusk
for Reich, Lendy Tomaso, Jim Dockerty, Jackie Gersh, Dr. Chris Hos, Glen Carpovich, Dr. Andrew Manio, Ombberto Portillio, Harry Weber, Angela Weber, Donna Weber, Chief Michael Pereizy, and
myself as Burough Leison. Council less on Councilman Pablo for Veterans Affair Committee. Anthony Bailey, Joseph Barnes, Sean Rigg, Jeffrey Mol Nickel, Joseph Verdoni, the council lesson on Councilman.
Okay, I'm going to read the names um from following members for library board. Eileen Ty Bersie, mayor's alternate, Nicole W Rob, superintendent of schools alternate, Renee Masksky, Alex Beenko, the council leazison, Councilman Gutwer. for the planning
board. Michael Palumbo, class 3, Byron Zabala, and Kathy Dany as alternate one. Council Leazison, Council Mchug, Recreation Commission. Mike Blazius, council leazison, Councilman Gutweather,
Environmental Commission, Michael Morris, Steve Risa, Reva Kimer, Chance Parker, Alternate One, Council Leazison, Councilman Pablo. Okay, we'll now have comments from the council members who have not spoken.
Councilman Gutter. >> Uh, good evening. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Uh, good evening. U, I'll start off by wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year 2026. I would also like to congratulate Councilman Pablo on his re-election and
Councilman Gone on his election to this past November to Ramsey Council. As I embark on my ninth year as a councilman, I again reflect on the positive results this mayor and council have achieved during my term. Ramsey is a vibrant,
bustling town that its mayor and council as well as all his residents call home. My focus this year, as in the past number of years, will be on finance and administration. And working with burough administrator Jose and CFL Bartalada, we will once again aim to produce a
fiscally responsible budget that will make sense for the burrow and enable the residents and businesses to have the services provided to them that they need and expect. I will also serve on the public safety and building planning and zoning committees. I look forward to
working alongside Mayor Dylan, Councilman Kilman Popo in Gresone, and Councilwoman Cusk and Poppy, Burough Administrator Jose, Burough Attorney Scandriado, and Burough Clerk Bendian in this next year. And lastly, I thank my Ro, my wife Raz, and my kids and
grandkids for all their support. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman Kilman. Thank you, Madam Mayor. U it is an honor to serve this great community alongside my distinct colleagues. The reality is that no one
accomplishes meaningful work alone. Progress requires the commitment and collaboration of a thoughtful and engaged mayor, council, burough administrator, and staff, as well as the dedication of our boards, commissions, and departments. Equally vital are the countless volunteers whose passion for
Ramsay and unwavering service strengthen our community every day. Together, our collective charge remains clear to preserve the beauty, safety, and unique sense of community that define our town, to exercise responsible, and disciplined fiscal management while delivering a
high level of service to residents, and to keep Ramsey moving forward. As I enter my 11th year as a councilman, I look forward to continuing to serve the burrow of Ramsey in the year ahead. I extend my best wishes to our departing councilwoman, Jane Woods, and warmly
welcome our newest council member, Chris Mason, and of course, congratulate Glenn Popp as he won for re-election as he as he um I did say that I won for re-election. So, happy new year and thank you everyone,
>> Councilman Poppy. >> Thank you and happy new year. I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our newly appointed volunteers and service members for stepping up to play a crucial role in preserving our wonderful community through service and
volunteerism. I am certain that the new energy will keep us moving forward and our existing volunteers and service members will continue to preserve the charm that we all know and love. Um, thank you to everyone who steps up as
service members, um, contributes to be a part of our amazing police department and, uh, volunteers for our community. Chris and Glenn, congratulations on your election to office. Um, Glenn, I'm
really happy to be serving with you for um, the rest of this term that I'm on. Um Chris, I look forward to uh seeing what you bring to the table and uh serving with you. Um you just let us know if you need anything. Um Council
Councilwoman Cusk, I want to take a moment to congratulate you on becoming our next council president. You have certainly earned the role through your hard work and dedication to our bureau. Peter, you have been amazing. Um but you
have earned a right to a reprieve to focus on other initiatives. Thank you for your service. Um I look forward to continuing my leaison roles for public and governmental relations and working on new initiatives. Um I this year with
remiss I let go of the Ry Municipal Alliance but I know that they are in good hands with Glenn as their liaison and Matthew Schroeder as their chair. Thank you. >> Okay. The following appointments will need or require council confirmation for
board of adjustment. Gary Raspentini, Rich Molinari, alternate one, and Michael Palumbo, alternate 2, Council Leon, Councilman Croone. Can I please have the resolution? >> Be it resolved that the above caption appointments hereby be confirmed.
>> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. Thank you. Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk. This is Councilman Gerson. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gweter. >> Yes. >> Councilman Kilman. >> Yes. >> Councilman Papo? >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy? >> Yes. >> Thank you. Board of Public Works, Craig
Sik Chiari and Council Leon, Councilwoman Cusk. Resolution number 11. >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. Be it resolved that the above appointments are hereby confirmed. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes.
>> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pap, >> yes. >> Thank you. Propole Commission, Kathleen Huitt. Hillary Meyer filling the unexpired term
of Maryanne D Lorenzo. Maryanne D Lorenzo is alternate one. Sean Beman is alternate two. And council leon councilwoman Poppy. >> Be it resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk,
>> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Board of Health, Tammy Azori, Dr. Dustin Monroe, and Shane Woods.
Alternate one, Council Lee on Councilman Kilman. Resolution number 13, please. >> Yes. Be it resolved that the above appointments hereby be confirmed. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes.
>> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Design Review Board. Nancy Boon, Susan Dans, Karen Padresa, Beverly O'Harn, Council Leazison, Councilman
Croone. Resolution number 14. >> The result of the adult appointments hereby be confirmed. >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I second. >> Roll call, please. Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Berson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman,
>> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Resolution number 15. Um, Councilman Gutwer. >> Yes. I'd like to make a motion to move resolutions 15 through 25 as a group as
listed on your agenda or our agenda this evening. >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. Councilwoman, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Popp,
>> yes. >> Councilwoman Coffee, >> yes. Thank you. All right. For everyone that's been reappointed or appointed this evening, if you'd like to be sworn in right now, please step up. >> All right. You got a few. Thank you.
You're right. Dr. F. Good evening. Wonder if we'll come down just a little bit. You want to get your camera? Come on down. performance
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allegiance to the same to the same and to the United States and in this state and in this people have been out and
Yeah, I think so. >> Okay. I make the um following appointments at the names as listed on the agenda for resolution number 26. >> We have a motion resolve that we both mix and are hereby confirmed for the year 2026.
>> Tax. >> Thank you. Roll call. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes.
>> Thank you. Resolution number 27. >> Madame Mayor, I'd like to make a motion to move resolutions 27 through 33 as a group as listed on the agenda. >> A second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please.
>> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Resolution number 34. >> Be it resolved that the mayor and
council of the burough of Ramsey cure boy endorse its revolution NJ and its mission to advance the role that history plays in public discourse, community engagement, education, tourism, and scholarship in New Jersey and to
commemorate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. Councilman accepted. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gerson, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer,
>> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Thank you. Okay. For the 2026 Council Committee Responsibilities Committee, Finance Administration, the chair is Councilman Gutwarter. The members are
Councilman Pablo and Councilwoman Poppy. Public safety, the chair is Councilman Kilman. Members are Council President Cusk and Councilman Gutwer. Health, Education, Social Services. Chair is Councilman Papo. The members are Councilwoman Poppy and Councilman
Gerson. Building planning and zoning. The chair is Councilman Grown. The council members are Councilman Gutwiner and Council President Cusk. Public and Governmental Relations. The chair is Councilwoman Poppy. The council members
are Councilman Gerson and Councilman Kilman. Utilities, buildings, and grounds. The chair is council president Cusk and the council members are Councilman Kilman and Councilman Popo. Council Leon responsibilities finance
and administration under Councilman Gutwarter. Recreation Commission, Councilman Gutwarter. Pearl Commission, Councilwoman Poppy, Library Board, Councilman Gutwer. Public Safety under Councilman Kilman. Office of Emergency Management, Traffic Safety Committee and
Technology are all Councilman Kilman. Health, Education, and Social Services under Councilman Pablo. Board of Health is Councilman Kilman. Ramsey is for everyone. Environmental Ramsey responds. School Board and Municipal Alliance are
all Councilman Pablo. Building planning and zoning under Councilman Grown. Design Review Board. Councilman Greson. Shade Tree. Council President Cusk. Board of Adjustment. Councilman Gerson. Planning Board. CLA Class 3 Member.
Councilwoman Council President Cusk. Public and Governmental Relations under Councilwoman Poppy. Chamber of Commerce Civic Orgs. Councilwoman Poppy. Ramsey Senior Citizens and Ramsey Senior Center, Inc. Councilman Kilman, the Farmers Market,
Councilman Gutwer, Van U Veterans of Farm War, the VFW, Councilman Kilman, Utilities, Buildings, and Grounds Council under Council, President Cusk, Recycling, Council President Cusk, Beautifification, Councilman Gerson, Board of Public Works, Council President
Cusk. Other leazison responsibilities, the RAM day committee, Councilwoman Poppy, newcomers outreach, Councilwoman Poppy. Okay, here we are. We're getting very close. I think we're setting a new speed record for the reorg meeting. I remember
the first time I attended a reorg meeting, it was um Mayor Muti and I think the meeting was on a Sunday after Bruce, Mr. Bose was on the council. I think the meeting took five hours. took a long time >> if not six. So, you know, I believe in
brevity. So, any I want to wish everybody a happy new year. Thank you for being here this evening. Congratulations to Councilman Rousone on your election and welcome to the team. We're really looking forward to working with you and we know you're
going to accomplish great things. And congratulations to Councilman Pablo on your re-election. We're so happy you're coming back and we know you're going to do another great things on your second term in office. Um to all the volunteers in town, a sincere thank you. Ramsey is
the community that it is because of the burrow, because of the volunteers, the council, the council, Mr. Rosen, Miss Bendy, and Miss Sylvester, and everyone here at Burough Hall. We can't do it without the volunteers. You're the ones who make it happen. And Ramsay is a
truly wonderful burrow. It's to me it's like Mayberry, a modern day Mayberry. Um it's just wonderful. And I'm so proud and thankful to be your mayor. It I don't want to get teared up on this one. Um it's really the honor of my life to
be the mayor. And I really appreciate and truly um believe in the the the the trust that you have put in me and I promise I will always put the burrow first. I look forward to working with everyone on this year. This year I know we have some big challenges u facing us.
Of course, one of the biggest things we face are the unfunded mandates coming out of Trenton and out of Washington DC when you think about um the things that we have to spend a lot of money on and plan for over the long term. But I know we will do it. You know, we're very careful stewards of the public money. We
are very forthinking of what we do. We're always planning ahead. We're trying to stay several steps ahead at all times. We have great people on the boards and commissions and of course we have both administrator Jose who does an absolutely phenomenal job and we're very fortunate to have him. So we're very
fortunate to have Miss Bendy and Mrs. Sylvester. They do a great job running the burrow. I get so many compliments about when people come to Burough Hall how well they are treated uh with respect and everybody tries to be so helpful and kind so that when people
leave they have a smile on their face or if they don't have a smile on their face at least they believe that they were heard um and that they were recognized. So on behalf of Burrow of Ramsey I want to say can have a wonderful 2026. I look
forward to working with everyone and happy birthday to the United States of America. I know we're going to have a wonderful celebration. Um it will be good. It'll be big. I'm not sure how we're going to do that along with the FIFA World Cup, but it it'll be a challenge and I'm sure we will rise to
the occasion. >> All right. So, thank you. And that's all I have to say. Thank you. This time, um do you want to give an update, Mr. Bose on some of the resolutions. >> If you'd like from the signing time, so let's do it. That way everybody, we keep
going how we normally do with Mr. Boz's updates. So if anybody has any questions, they understand what we're doing. >> I'll just go over some of the things that we uh did earlier. Council passed resolutions uh confirming the appointments as you saw of uh
Sergeant Chrisen and Sergeant Brian Paul to the Ramsey Police Department. Uh the resolution confirmed the mayor's appointment of these two with the promotions of uh last month of Mike Kanako and Anthony Fiori from sergeant to lieutenant. We had the two open
spots. Uh the chief had posted the positions and the initial command staff interviews at the police department of all the applicants and subsequent interviews with the public safety committee of the governing body. The recommendation was to promote officer spin and Paul and that became official
at this meeting tonight. Um we've also renewed our Delta dental policy for two years uh at a rate of 3.64% flat for two years. Uh so that's an average of under 2% a year which in any kind of medical or insurance cost I
think is very attractive and uh our risk managers did a great job in in pushing that rate down. Um we endorsed a resolution for Westber and Mental Health uh for a grant application. They're doing some paving work at the facility over here on Cherry
Lane that has no commitment of funding on the burrow's behalf. since the project is located in Ramsey for Westber and they needed our endorsement. So that was that resolution. Uh we also did a resolution confirming the board of public works um had canceled some
unexpended appropriation balances that they had. So they had money that was appropriated originally for some ordinances and projects. They came in lower than the anticipated costs. So these projects are fully completed now.
So, this is cancelling anything that we had authorized to fund as we no longer need it with the projects being complete and the funding completed. Um, and then we just, as you saw earlier, uh, the mayor appointed two new probationary patrol officers for the Ramsey Police
Department. Uh, we had a couple retirements this year, Sergeant Sanders in the summer and Chief Lyman uh, later in the fall. So the hiring process for that includes testing conducted by the county of Bergen at its law and public safety institute in Malawa. Followed by
that they have an internal evaluation and interview process as the chief discussed at the Ramsey Police Department which is conducted by the command staff. The finalists of this process then were interviewed by the governing body's public safety team and at the conclusion of that process, two
candidates were recommended to receive their employment officers and the resolution uh that was done earlier confirmed the mayor's appointments uh of the two probationary officers and they were sworn in tonight and they will enter the academy later this month at
Bergen County and for training and certification course and that's those are resolutions of note on our agenda. >> Thank you. Um and one thing I did forget to mention, I want to thank uh Jane Woods for her six years as a council woman. Um there's a very good council
woman and she will be missed. So, but I'm glad that she's going to stay on with the board of health. Okay. At this point, we'll open it to public comment. Anyone wishing to address the governing body, please give your name spelling the last name and address as a courtesy. Please speak in an audible tone and
address your comments to the chair. There will be a 5minute time limit per speaker. Please note public comment is your time and respect and fairness to all present. There shall be no there will be no interruptions or questions answered during your time. No time shall be seated to anyone else and no time
shall be saved for later use. Any responses may be given during the governing body's comments later in the meeting or is directed by the chair. The burough clerk is the official timekeeper. Anyone wishing to speak? Okay, not seeing anyone, we'll close
public comment. Uh, do we have any new business? >> Yes, ma'am. >> I would just like to congratulate Chris and Glenn. I did not have that in my comments. And again, thank the volunteers of our wonderful burrow. Here's to 2026. Thank you. Thank you.
>> And congratulations on being elected council president. You're going to do a great job. Um, you have big shoes to fill from Councilman Kilman. I know you can do it. Thank you. All right. Any new business? No. Okay. I have a motion to adjurnn, please.
>> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Oh, I did look his answer. Part: 2
Yes. Okay, perfect. Thank you. >> Good evening everyone and welcome to the board of Ramsey the CNA meeting for Tuesday, January 6, 2026. This meeting is also being conducted telephonically with the dialin number of 425436
6365, access code 213563. And of course, the media can be viewed on Ramsay's YouTube channel, which can be accessed via the Burough website. May I please have roll call? Mayor Dylan >> here. >> Councilwoman Cusk >> here.
>> Councilman Gutwer >> here. >> Councilman Kilman >> here. >> Councilman Pablo >> here. >> Councilwoman Poppy >> here. >> Councilwoman Woods >> here. >> Thank you. I will ask Councilwoman Woods. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible. Liberty and justice for all. >> Hold on. The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of all
citizens to have advanced notice of and to attend all meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting the public is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this act, notice of this meeting of the mayor and council was published in the burden record on December 9th, 2025.
May I please have approval of minutes? >> This is Councilwoman Cusk. I'd like to make a motion to approve the minutes of the December 12th, 2025 meeting. >> December 10th, Miss >> December 10th, Madame Mayor. Thank you. Sorry. 12's and 10th. Thank you. >> Second.
>> I second. >> Okay. Are there any comments on the minutes? Not hearing any. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Woods,
>> yes. >> Thank you. We don't have any communication, so we'll move on to appointments. I hereby make the following appointments. Christopher Finn, Sergeant, Ramsey Police Department. Brian Paul, Sergeant, Ramsey Police Department. James Varga,
probationary officer, Ramsey Police Department. Chang Squavanus, probationary or officer, Ramsey Police Department. Thank you. Can we have the consent resolutions, please? Uh, thank you, Madam Mayor. Be resolved that resolutions 230 2025 through and
including 241 2025. Anything considered by the governing body of the burrow of Ramsey B are hereby passed and approved. >> I'll second that. >> Okay. Any comments on the consent resolutions? Okay, I'll just bring in the roll call,
please. Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Papo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Woods, >> yes. >> Okay, we'll now open this meeting up to public comment.
>> Anyone wishing to address the governing body, please give your name and address as a courtesy. Please speak in an audible tone and address your comments to the chair. There'll be a five-minute time limit per speaker. Please note public comment is your time. Out of respect and fairness to all present, there will be no interruptions or
questions answered during your time. No time shall be seated to anyone else and no time shall be saved for later use. Any responses may be given during the governing body's comments later in the meeting or is directed by the chair. The burl clerk is the official timekeeper. Is there anyone in public that would
like to make any comments? If so, please step up. Okay. Is there anyone on the phone that would like to make public comments? Second call for public comments. Third and final call for public comments. I will now post public comments. For unfinished business, there
is none. For new business, I would like to do the swearing in for the police department. It is. Yes. A little bit further down because that's the camera. You want the bottle?
>> Oh, yeah. Please raise your left hand. >> I >> I swear >> swear. >> I will faithfully. I thankfully >> impartially to >> impartially >> and justly perform >> in justice perform >> all the duties >> all the duties >> of the office of
>> of the office of >> the vationary officer >> commissionary officer >> grants police department >> grant police department >> accord to the best of my ability >> to the best of my will solely swear >> I do so >> that I'll support the constitution >> I'll support the constitution >> of the state of New Jersey >> of the state of New Jersey
>> and I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will trance to the same >> to the same >> and to the Governments established >> and the government is 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 people. >> Congratulations. left side. >> And chief, when do they start? >> The 15th. >> January 15th. >> Just in time. >> Just in time. >> Congratulations.
Thank you. Congratulations. >> Yeah. We need a wide lens. >> Come on up. There's room for you. >> Yes, please. I >> I >> John swear
>> so swear >> faithfully >> that I'll faithful faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> adjusted performance >> adjusted performance >> all the duties >> all the duties >> of the officer >> of the officer >> probationary officer >> probationary officer >> police department police department >> to the best of my ability
>> to the best of my ability >> I do solemnly swear >> that you further solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the state of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will bear truth faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments established
>> to the government established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> so >> CONGRATULATIONS Thank you very much. >> Our pleasure. We're very excited. Thank
you. Next time you put those stretch. If I may quick, um, first and foremost, congratulations to both James and Don and their family. Um the Ramsey Police Department is extremely excited to have
join us. Um, and first and foremost, when I approached each and every candidate at our physical assessment, I told them to handle every time they came across our department, no matter if it was during the application, if it was during our
physical assessment, medical, psychiatric, um, the structured interviews, treat it like the job interview. Our department watches, we read people. That's exactly what we do. And they did that. They did exactly that. They were professional and they were diligent and they stood out
right from the beginning and that's why they're here today. Um James comes to us. He's from Hazburg Heights, but he's uh a police officer in Alpharetta, Georgia. He worked patrol for two years and then a few months into the detect bureau. So we're very excited to see
what he brings to the table. Obviously Georgia and Jersey are a little bit different. Um but we're very excited to see what skills and abilities he develops. Um, John John is from Rutherford. He interned at the Rutherford Police Department. He
attended the University of Strand. He was a collegiate athlete. He was a captain for wrestling. So, that's important. And that's exactly what we're going to expect in the academy. Um, our officers can attest that when they enter the academy, they're looked at as
standouts and they're leaders throughout the entire time. And that's what we're going to expect from you. So again, congratulations. And lastly, I would like to thank Mayor Dylan, public safety committee, and the town council. Your overwhelming support is noted, and we thank you for that.
>> Thank you very much. Thank you again. >> Thank you. >> Stay home. >> Okay. Do we have any other new business? >> No. >> None. >> Okay. Uh can I please have a motion to adjurnn? >> Like to make a motion to adjurnn.
>> Second. Second. >> All in favor? >> How you doing?