Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, Mayor and Council regular session meeting. Are you running? >> There's only one. >> Okay, cool. >> Get my Ready?
>> Let's unmute and we can up the volume. >> Kelly, you ready? >> Yes. >> Two minutes. >> Thank you. >> Good evening everyone and welcome to Burough Ramsey, the regular session of the mayor and council. This meeting is
also being conducted telephonically. >> Hold please. I I put it on just you ready. >> You ready? Here goes Judy. Okay, there we go. Once again, good evening everyone and welcome to the Burough Brandy Mayor
and Council regular meeting. And 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 Ramsey YouTube channel which can be
accessed through the burough website. We have a roll call, please. >> Mayor Dylan >> here. >> Councilwoman Cusk >> here. >> Councilman Gutweather >> here. >> Councilman Kilman >> here. >> Councilman Pablo >> here. Councilwoman Poppy >> here.
>> Councilwoman Woods >> here. >> Thank you. Flag salute. I will ask Councilwoman Woods to the flag. >> I pledge to you. The United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 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 Bergen record and the suburban news on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. >> Okay. Can we have approval of minutes, please? >> Yes, madam mayor. Make a motion to
receive and file the minutes for November 24th, 2025. >> Can I second, Madam Mayor? >> Thank you. Any comments on the minutes? >> Not hearing any. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gutwer, >> yes. Councilman Kelman,
>> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> abstain. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> And Councilwoman Woods, >> yes. Thank you. Communications. Madam Mayor, this is Councilwoman Cusk, and I would like to make a motion to receive the communications as listed in the
agenda. >> I will second. >> Thank you. Any comments on the communications? >> Not hearing any. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. Councilman Bweather, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo,
>> yes. >> Councilwoman Poppy, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Woods, >> yes. >> Thank you. Can I please have a motion to go out of order? >> Yes, Madam Mayor, I make a motion to go out of order for a special presentation. >> Have a second. >> I'll second.
>> Thank you. All in favor? >> I >> Okay, thank you. Councilwoman Wood, you want to come up front? was not informed by a special presentation. surprise. So >> All right. So this is to Jane presented
Jane M. Woods, proud council woman cuz that's what's on her signature block for her emails um for her service to the burrow for 6 years and in honor of recognition of your dedicated service. You've been an asset to this council and to the burrow and you will be visiting.
Thank you so much. >> Okay. I box over here. Okay. Well, thank you. Can we have a motion to go back into regular order? >> Yes, we have to make a motion to go back into regular order. >> I second. >> Thank you. All in favor?
>> Okay. At this point, we'll now open it up to public comment. Anyone wishing to address the governing body, please give your name spelling the last name and address. Please speak in an audible tone and address your comments to the chair. There will be a 5-minute time limit per speaker unless reduced because of the
volume of business on the agenda. Please note public comment is your time. And respect and fairness to all. 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 from later use. Any responses may be given during the
governing body's commun comments later in the meeting or is directed by the chair. The burough clerk is the official timekeeper. This evening we have Mrs. Sisser will be the official timekeeper. Anyone from the public wishing to comment? Good evening. Uh Roger Canals, 21 Park
Place, Ramsey, New Jersey, KN A USS. I'm here uh tonight as uh representing the uh president of the Ramsay seniors and uh specifically I'd like to address my comments to Councilwoman Woods. Um she has been our liaison for those six years
and uh during that particular time she has been uh offered her advice, her support, her encouragement. Uh she's often seen at many of our functions out there uh beforehand helping to set up uh remaining afterwards to help clean up or
wash dishes. Uh the thing I think probably I admired most about her was when we had our discussions at the meetings uh there's something um where we weren't sure of where we had a problem or we had a question council woman Woods would step up and say let me
look into it let me take care of it I'll find out let me talk to the mayor let me talk to the burough administrator let me talk to the chief financial officer and that's what she did and I think as president that's what I valued the most that she was there and uh truly liaison
is what uh Councilman Woods was. And uh we do have a couple items for you this evening. If we have time, we can approach the >> Please do. >> Okay. >> Oh my god.
We have a little calendar for you. We have um the picture from when >> 2023. >> Awesome. >> Yeah, we have that. We have our bag for you as well. >> Oh,
and we have a certificate of appreciation and you are an honorary member. >> Thank you. So um number and I would just echo uh Roger saying things. I mean I haven't um there were
seniors along but you were so encouraging and really helped me out a lot and you gave us your raspberry bar recipe which was amazing. So, it's just been a pleasure to get to know you and again just um to have you
part of our community on this tremendous tissues. Hello. Um, on behalf of the design review board, we want to thank you for being a sort of liaison for the last, I guess, six years, although I was on it before.
Um, and we appreciate the time and effort you gave to us and your expertise and all things design review board. We love the fact that you helped go through the ordinance, made a little tweaks here and there, went through all the papers for us, and did all the things that we really needed to do to keep our town in
the what was the word? Um the architecture, turn of the century architecture. Um that's on our website. So if anybody looks, that's what we do. Um and we're going to miss you and it was a pleasure having you as our our leader and our liaison. So thank you.
Can you put your name in? Um, >> oh, sorry. Sans, 200 Park Street, Ramsey, New Jersey. >> DZ D. Sorry. >> D. Pretty simple. >> Thank you. >> All right. So, that's I think there's, you know, there might be a problem or
that was it. >> Thanks, Sue. >> Thank you. >> Hi, Jane. Thank you so much. um Angela Stro um here as a friend of James and also as the chairwoman of the zoning board of adjustment which you have
attended over the years. I have lost track of how many years that you have been our liaison. Um, and we thank you for that representation, for taking us and our messages and our cases back
to the council for the purposes that have to be and changes that have to be made. Um, and we appreciate your presence there. It's it's not always fun at the zoting board. Um, so we do appreciate your your representation.
And um I also want to say that Jane's a very good friend of mine and um she's a strong woman as you all know. Um a woman of conviction. Uh an intelligent woman that we respect and admire and um proud
to be your friend. Proud to have been in service with you and glad actually that you get a break. So good for you. Thank you. >> Thank you. Intelli stro s t r o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
o o o o o o o o o l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l o just make sure anybody else in here have any comments okay not hearing not seeing anyone I'll open up to public comment for anyone on the telephone first call second call for public comments for
anyone on the telephone and third and final call for comments Not hearing anyone, I will close public comment. We don't have any advertised public hearings for final consideration of ordinances. I hereby make the following appointments. Michael Kanonico to lieutenant of the Ramsey Police
Department and Anthony Fiori to lieutenant of the Ramsey Police Department. And I thank the public safety committee and road administrator Ros for handling those interviews last week um when I've been out with there. So I I appreciate it and I look forward to great things from the two of them.
Right. We'll move on to consent resolutions. Uh thank you, Madam Mayor. Uh, be it resolved that resolutions 211, 2025 through and including 229 2025 having been considered by the governing body of
the BGB and are hereby passed and approved. There are no special permits or block party requests this evening. I'll second it. >> Thank you. Before we have a roll call vote on this, um I'm going to open up resolution 2020 2025 for public hearing
that is on the transfer of the liquor license um from Anony's Coldfired Pizza to Florida Coal Fired Pizza effective December 10th. Is there anyone in the council chambers that would like to comment on the transfer of that liquor license?
Okay, not seeing anyone step up. Is there anyone on the line that would like to comment on the transfer of that liquor license? First call for comments. Second call for comments. Third and final call for comments. All right. Uh I'll close the public hearing.
Can we please now have a vote? >> Councilwoman Cusk. >> Yes. >> Councilw. >> Yes. >> Councilman Kilman. >> Yes. >> Councilman Pablo. >> Yes. Councilwoman Poppy. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Woods. >> Yes.
>> Thank you. We'll move on to committee and leazison reports. Finance and administration. Councilman Gutwire. >> Uh thank you, Madam Mayor. Uh first off, I'd like to uh congratulate officers Kat and Fiori on their promotions to
Lieutenant Ramsey Police Department. Um, I also would like to wish Councilwoman Jane Woods well in her return to civilian life. Jane, I always enjoyed your updates from your less on and committee reports and u
always enjoyed and appreciated your insights into things related to council and to things related to our borrow Ramsay. Thank you again, Jane, and wish you well for your quote unquote retirement.
For my council report committee reports, uh library board, uh with the success of the comedy night fundraiser held in November, the library is planning on holding semi-regular smallcale events to raise some funds, but also attract new
individuals to the library. And the next fundraiser being planned is on Friday, January 30th, uh, 2026 with the theme of a night out at the library for adults with a variety of activities including board games, lounge areas, schedule activities, and the friends of the
Ramsey Library are sponsoring the event. Uh, the library held a Thanksgiving pie party for kids and families, which featured a children's book author. I was very successful and a library director is working on the 2026 budget proposal and a 2025 annual report and state aid
report. Residents can check the library websites for fall winter programming. The recreation commission the winter basketball registration is open through this Monday, December 15th and wrestling registration is open also open through December 15th and available through team
staff with season running from January to early March. The rec commission is in process of setting up a K through 2 grade basketball clinic starting in January with three 45m minute sessions by grade on Saturday mornings. Uh and that'll be in January and February. And the current edition of the Ramsey
Journal lists all the activities from the Ramsey Recreation Commission on their page. Ramsey Farmers Market. Now we're in the winter hours. So on Sundays it's open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through April. In May the hour will change back to uh 9 to2. On December
14th, uh the St. Nick's day will be held at the Old Stonehouse. And come check out all the great vendors that are in attendance at the market each and every Sunday as well as crafts for children and music and nonprofit organization is usually in attendance. That's my report for this evening.
>> Thank you so much. Public safety Councilman Kilman. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. First, I would like to congratulate Sergeant Michael and Sergeant Anthony Fiori on their promotion to Lieutenant. Welld deserved. They certainly earned it. Um, and now
for my public safety comments regarding the new emergency services complex. The design team will be sharing the revised concept for the new emergency services complex later this month to a select group of burough officials. Once it is reviewed and agreed upon, it will be presented to the full mayor and
council as well as the public. The burrow will submit the proposed plan and bid packing materials to the state office of controller for approval before proceeding to the bidding phase. At this time, if all goes well, we expect to see the bidding process beginning in the
first quarter of 2026. Um, Jane Woods, first of all, I want to thank you for your dedicated service. Two terms. I can't believe it's two terms. It goes just like that. um your commitment to our community is
self-evident and as well as aside from the council responsibilities, you've made an impact in so many other ways and um your devotion to this community and your love of the community itself and I certainly wish you um the
very best in whatever you undertake because I know you will do well and it will be meaningful and possible. That is my report. Thank you. Building planning and zoning. Councilwoman Woods. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor.
I cannot believe this is my last report. Um, I want to thank you all for being here. That was quite a surprise. And for my beautiful clock. Very excited. Thank you. Um, design review board met Tuesday, November 25th, and two applications were reviewed. The December
meeting will be on the 16th. I would like to thank the members of this board for their dedication and specifically Miss Lupo and Mrs. Sylvester before her for their coordination with applicants and their energy to improve the process. These improvements will result in less violations for business owners and improve town appearance. We are on the
right path. The Senior Trustees Board, there are now 678 registered seniors as of the middle of November. The holiday party was Tuesday, December 2nd at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club and was thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately, I was ill and unable to attend this year, but I might sneak in next year.
The seniors, big news that the van has arrived. Uh, it was ordered uh in May. Um, and of course the seniors especially thank Mr. and Sarah and the Burough of Ramsey. The intergenerational activity, thankful for you, celebrating our
seniors, sponsored by Stigma 3, was a huge hit with 60 signups. The high school design thinking lab met with uh met at the senior center to assemble a project designed to encourage working together and finding multiple ways to create the same project. They are planning a karaoke party together with
the high school kids on December 19th. And the final presentation of the project is scheduled for Thursday, January 8th, 2026. The ginger gingerbread house project with the high school students was scheduled for today. And lastly, a high school teacher needed space for special needs students to decorate cookies which provided at the
senior center. This has become a wonderful partnership between the senior citizens and the high school students. It warms my heart. I especially want to thank Roger Canals and his amazing number two, Elaine O'Hagen. The two of them have done a beautiful job coordinating so many different types of activities and events for our senior
citizens. I am thankful for the entire board. They all contribute so much and take the positions very seriously. It has been one of the greatest highlights to work with these wonderful people. So, winning board of adjustment. The next meeting will be Wednesday, December 17th. The meeting in November was
cancelled. I would like to thank Chairwoman Angela Stro, Vice Chair Tom Scader, Board Attorney Matthew Rogers, and the entire board for their dedication. This board is wellrun and thorough, and I'm very proud of them. I also want to thank Miss Lupo again for her incredible skills in organizing and
managing all aspects of this active board. Uh, it's hard to believe I began this journey six years ago, right before COVID, prior to running for office. I had been on the design review board and the zoning board of adjustment for many years. My volunteering included the schools my children attended, the Ramsay
Education Foundation, president of the Junior Women's Club, chairwoman for various groups at the Ramsey Golf and Country Club, religious education teacher at St. Paul's, and more. It all led to this position. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve the people of Ramsey. I enjoyed working with
former councilman and burough administrator of Oz even before the elections. He is a master teacher on all subjects relating to this town. I was thankful to learn from him. He made me an expert on the budget, the new water system treatment project, the community senior
and senior center and anything else I needed to know. I am amazed at the amount of projects and details he juggles. We are very lucky to have him. I would like to also thank Burough Clerk Bendian for making sure that every detail is handled. We are all prepared because of the work she does. She is amazing at her job and again we are very
lucky to have her as well. would like to thank attorney border attorney Peter Scanderado. I've enjoyed working with you on many new ordinances and revisions. Thank you for all that you do. I cannot thank Mayor Dylan enough for her leadership, guidance, and friendship. Not only has she been a
great friend since our kids were little and danced together, but she has always been an inspiration to me. She raised her young family and maintained a very highpowered position at work, but she dedicates every minute of her time to this town and show and it shows. I am grateful to her as our leader. She is
kind but firm and puts the people of Ramsay first and foremost. Ramsay needs you and we are lucky to have you. Please never step down. Um it has been a pleasure to work with my fellow council members. You've all unique talents to this position and I
have learned so much from each of you. I love getting to know you personally. enjoyed knowing your families and all the social time we spent together. Aside from the work we did, I have many happy memories and I thank you all. Continue to do good work. I know our town is in
good hands with each of you. To Councilman Electone, you will do great things. It's wonderful to have someone that grew up in this town serve on the council. Chris, learn all you can from this amazing team and you will do well. I would also like to thank former council members Harry Weber, my first
running mate, Vanessa Jaxel, Joe Verjone, and Kenya Bersie for their guidance and expertise. I appreciate all the work that you did campaigning for me. Lastly, I would like to thank my supportive and wonderful husband and family. There were many times when you all stepped up and pitched in, and I
appreciate it more than you'll ever know. Um, they were planning to be here tonight, but they're all sick, so didn't want to get anybody else sick, but they're watching on YouTube. Um, I hope you all stay healthy this season. Thank you all for a great run. I'm not going anywhere. You can consider me your
councilwoman at large. And if something needs tackling, I will get it done. So long for now. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. You're proud Councilwoman, Jen. Thank you. >> A that's come on. Sarah,
>> Councilwoman Cus buildings and grounds. >> Madame Mayor, thank you. This is Councilwoman Cus's report on 10th of December. I had the pleasure of attending our senior holiday celebration on December 2nd. I'm so grateful for our
incredible Ramsay seniors who make our community so special. And um speaking of the holiday cheer, the Ramsay Home for the Holidays parade this past Saturday was a joyful and heartwarming event that brought our community together in
celebration. Wonderful. And um yesterday, Tuesday, our emergency services team stepped up to provide support for the Reefs across America escort from Maine to Arlington um National Cemetery. It was a procession
and the meaningful event reminds us of the importance of honoring and remembering those that have served. I want to thank our DPW for the beautiful decorations in the burrow. It's so beautiful the beautifification committee as well. Jane, best wishes to you as
this is your last meeting. >> Thank you. Congratulations to Lieutenant Kano and Lieutenant Fury on their well-deserved promotions. Wishing you both continued success and excellence in your new roles. The following report will be an update regarding our planning board, our shade tree commission and
board of public works. The Ramsey planning board. Our next planning board meeting is January 6th, 2026. For the Shade Tree Commission, the December meeting is cancelled. Ramsey has been a tree city for 30 years now. For the Ramsey Board of Public Works, it
last met on the 17th November. The next meeting is 15th of December 2025. Per and poly florinated substances POS are a large group of humanmade chemicals and their persistence in the environment is a concern. The EPA has set forth POS
water quality limits impacting our wellwater supply. H2M, our architectural and engineering firm, is collaborating with the Ramsey Water Department on treatment solutions for our well facilities. The lead service line replacement The Board of Public Works
continues planning and implementation measures to comply with the NJD's lead service line replacement mandate, requiring that all lead service lines in the water system be replaced by the year 2031. The bureau will cover the cost of
replacing the portion of water service lines it owns, while property owners are responsible for the portion they own. To encourage proactive replacements, there is an ordinance which offers a $750 reimbursement to property owners
who replace their galvanized or lead water service lines within the specified time frame. The latter are 270 days from the adoption of the ordinance or 180 days from the date the property owner was first notified of the need for
replacement. For detailed instructions on how to qualify for the $750 payment through the Board of Public Works, please visit our bureau's website. And finally, leaf removal. It began on 13th of October. Please help and make
this effort safe and efficient. Refer to the annual fall leaf pickup posted in October on the burough website, which provides a schedule of the leaf collection program. Please also be aware that piles of leaves should not be placed in a manner that could impede
public safety or clog our storm water drains. And if the leaf pickup timing doesn't meet your schedule, leaves can be taken to the Ramsey Recycling Center located in the rear of the Main Street commuter lot. Thank you, Madame Mayor. >> Thank you.
Public and governmental relations councilwoman Puby. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. First, I would like to congratulate Sergeant Kamako and Sergeant Fiori on their promotions to Lieutenant. Definitely welld deserved. Thank you for
your service. Um, I also was able to attend the senior lunchon. It was fabulous to see so many new faces in the room and to see it full and the the energy um amongst our our guests. It was
fabulous. Um, congratulations to the Ramsey Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce for another amazing home for the holidays. Um, I got there at the tail end of things, but it was so beautiful just to walk through all the lights and see everybody gathered
together with their families. Um, a light report tonight. The Ramsey Municipal Alliance, their last meeting of the year will be December 15th here at Burough Hall at um 7:30 p.m. They will have a shortened meeting and will
um have their holiday celebrations following. The pool commission will next meet January um 21st. And I would also like to take a moment to thank Councilwoman Woods for her
years of service. I really enjoyed your upbeat reports. I would listen to them and think, "Oh, I could I can do better." Um they they're fabulous. Um your term may be ending, but uh I have no doubt that your dedication and
service to our community will continue forward. I look forward to seeing what the next chapter holds for you. And I hope you get some rest and relaxation um in between now and then. And uh to all of Rangy and the mayor and council,
happy holidays to you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Health, Education, Social Services, Councilman Pablo. >> Thank you, Madam Mayor. Uh I also want to congratulate Michael and Anthony on their appointments. a brief update as my
environmental committee was off this month so no update their board of ed is not till later on this month so I don't have much information there uh rife I do have a little uh background that basketball will start in January with a dance as well in January but I do want
to spend my time and congratulate uh councilwoman Jane Woods and also say um you know you are Ramsay right so we knew each other before council my running mate. All right. So, and actually taking me through and assisting me the last 3 years on giving me
guidance for council. Um, thank you for your service and best wishes and relax and take some time off. Right. So, thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you my other Thank you. Okay. Milo remarks. Um just
wanted the stigma free event celebrating with seniors at the community center was a wonderful success and I really want to thank um Shauna in April for spearheading that. The turnout was fabulous. I hope we can do more events like that in the future and it's nice to
see stigma free back on the map and active. Um the I'm sorry I missed the senior holiday lunchon. I was a little bit under the weather that day but I understand it was a success. Um, so I'm so glad everybody who can attend, let's see, there the um the bureau's not
sponsoring, but several residents put together a Hanukkah celebration for this Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 in the community center. Um, congratulations to Lieutenant Henico and Lieutenant Fiori. Not sure if everybody realizes it, but
we now have three lieutenants in our police department. We changed the structure so we have an administrative lieutenant because the uh the requirements on police departments from the state of New Jersey changed on a regular basis and there's so much administrative work that needs to be
taken care of that it started to interfere with some of the other um duties. So now we created this administrative lieutenant position and Lieutenant Panonico is the person and he's going to do great in it. Um, no doubt in my mind that I know Fiori is going to be a great return as well. See,
the Halls for the Holidays parade and event was spectacular. I actually had somebody from Mawa um get stuck. Well, not get stuck. Couldn't get through, but they didn't realize the road was closed. And then when they looked at it up on Facebook, they said, "Oh my gosh, so
many people I know from Mawa were at that event." >> So, it shows you what a huge event. I thought it was straight out of the movie um A Christmas Story. It really was like that. In some areas along the parade route, I'd say it was six to 10 people deep. It was really amazing the turnout.
So, thank you to the fire department and chamber of commerce for putting that together. And to everyone who participated in the parade, we had the special needs community. We had taekwond do. You name it, we had them. Um so, thanks to everyone who participated
that. And I want to thank the or I'm sorry the council for passing resolutions 2018 2019 authorizing me to sign the mediation agreements with the fair share housing center and 40 north Franklin turnpike. This because of this
the burrow will not be subject to developer lawsuits for a period of 10 years. We'll be able to meet all of our fourth round housing requirements for under fair share housing. And I want to tell you, we're way far ahead of many other municipalities. And we're in a
very good position. And it's one of the reasons that we always took very seriously our rounds one, two, and three obligations. We've never sherked our duties. We've always been responsive. We've always been timely. And I think these settlement agreements reflect
that. Uh and finally, of course, I just want to say congratulations and thank you to Councilwoman Woods. Um, I remember campaigning with you for the first time and we were walking around the country club in white shorts and red t-shirts and I remember and it was
really hot. Um, and unfortunately for Councilwoman Woods, she joined the council in January 2020 and then well, we all know what happened in mid-March of 2020. Basically, the world shut down and we had to completely change how we
did everything. And it's hard enough to be the council person for your first I'd say two years because you're really still figuring out how everything operates and what's your your role in the burrow and all that kind of stuff. But then to have to learn that with co that's that's tough.
>> It was tough. >> Yeah. So I give you a lot of credit for that. I really do. Um and you've been wonderful. The seniors absolutely love you. The design review board really respects you. I know you've been doing a
great job with them. So, you're really going to be missed and I wish you well in your civilian life and enjoying more time with your granddaughter. And that's all I have. Okay. Oh, and happy holidays to everybody. Hope
everyone has a wonderful holiday and um best wishes for a happy, healthy, and joyful new year. Burough administrator, Mr. Bose. >> Thank you, Madame Mayor. Um, I'll have some comments on some of the resolutions on tonight's agenda. As we mentioned,
uh, resolutions 2016 and 17 were confirming the appointments to lieutenant. Um, I think we've covered that. We had the open positions as, um, Casey Hines had been promoted from lieutenant to captain and as the mayor, uh, discussed, we had adopted an
ordinance creating a third lieutenant, um, for administrative lieutenant. So those were the openings and um the police department can uh command staff had interviewed the CA uh all the candidates who had applied and then the
um council's public safety committee and myself interviewed them as well and the recommendations as noted were for Sergeant Kanico and Superman Fiori to become lieutenants. Resolutions 2000 uh
218 and 219 as the mayor just discussed authorizes her to execute the mediation agreements with Fairshare Housing and 40 North Franklin. This process had started a while back um with the bureau's planning and legal experts in developing plans and policies
to comply with the fourth round of New Jerseys affordable housing program as adopted by the state. Both Fair Share Housing and 40 North Franklin LLC had objected to Reigns' original plan filing. A subsequent settlement agreement has been reached with both parties uh through mediation. These
resolutions authorize the mayor to execute those agreements. Um early in 2026, the burough will adopt ordinances to reflect the agreed upon affordable housing plan for the bureau. And as mentioned with this agreement, we will
now be in compliance with the fourth round mandates and immune from any builder remedy lawsuits for the next 10 years. And as the mayor also mentioned, we are definitely ahead of the curve in that. Um, having gone to a Northwest Bergen administrator's meeting last
week, there are a lot of towns who are still in settlement talks and that kind of thing. So having this behind us is a big asset because we're supposed to be done with everything by March. All towns are um resolutions 221 and 222 on the
agenda tonight are policy and procedure guides updates that were developed by the Bergen County Joint Insurance Fund and the bureau updates these guides every two years in accordance with the recommendations from the GIF. Resolution 224 authorizes a contract to ESS for
installation of fiber optic communication line from the DPW communication tower to the DPW headquarters and then to Ramsey Police Department headquarters. Uh this is done under Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement. Installation of this fiber
optic communications line will be an integral part of the new burrowwide emergency communication upgrade project. Resolutions 225 and 226 authorize contracts to Robert Chandler's Painting for painting work at the police
department headquarters. There are two different contracts. One for cleaning, sanding, painting of the exterior roof shingles at the police department headquarters and resolution 226 is for painting portions of the interior the headquarters. Um we the bureau received
multiple quotes for each contract and Roger Chambers was the low quote on both. The interior work will be done during the winter period with the outside work to be completed separately in the spring when the weather allows. Resolution 227 authorizes the bureau to
enter into a professional service agreement with blue environmental services. The state of New Jersey recently passed legislation which is now phasing in regarding monitoring and compliance with eliminating lead paint and rental properties in all communities. state program requires
managing a program to ensure compliance with associated testing. To verify, Lou provides this service to over 150 New Jersey municipalities. This resolution authorized the bureau to contract with them to supply these services to Ramsey. There's no cost to the bureau for the
services. They manage the program and the inspection fees are paid by the landlord or property owners that need them. Resolution 228 is just an appropriation transfer. This has no tax impact. It simply shift funds from lines that are underspent at the end of the
year to lines that where the actual expenses may exceed what was anticipated. Therefore, we make offsetting adjustments to these discretionary lines and it remains a net neutral budget. And lastly on the resolutions, uh,
resolution 229, the burough sought proposals for professional engineering services on the engineering design and construction inspection for a project to resurface Shady Side Road. In anticipation of this project, the bureau had sought out and received two municipal aid grants from the state
totaling $427,578, which will significantly mitigate the cost to residents. Christopher Statiel was the lowest cost proposal for the engineering services. His office has successfully per performed these services for the burrow in the past. The burough engineering QPA Jack Daggera's
recommended award of the contract and that was uh done in resolution 229 earlier. Lastly, Councilwoman Woods, I would first off thank you for all your kind words. It's been a pleasure working with
you uh over these last few years. You've been a tremendous asset to the governing body overall, especially to the boards and commissions you've served on. Your service to our town is a perfect example of what what makes Ramsay what it is. I know your service to Ramsay didn't start
with the council as whether it was the juniors, the senior gala, the education foundation, or so many other groups who were always there for them. enjoy getting some time back which is very welld deserved and you will be missed. >> Thank you. >> Thank you
Alex. >> Yes ma'am. I just like to wish Councilman Wood. It's been an honor and pleasure to serve with you and I'd like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Clerk, Mrs. Sylvester, I would just like
to say thank you to Jane as well. Having served with her on the design review board for a number of years, it was a pleasure working with you. I wish you all the best. Thank you. >> Thank you. Okay, we don't have any introduction of ordinances.
Um, under unfinished business, can I have a motion to reopen public comment? >> Madam Mayor, this is Councilwoman Q. I would like to make a motion to reopen public comment. I second. >> Thank you. All in favor? >> I >> Thank you, Mr. Berdome.
>> Thank you. I'd like to take this opportunity to uh congratulate Jane Woods for the fine job she did for the mayor, the council, and especially for the residents of town Ramsey. I appreciated working with you and helping
with your campaigns, and I wish you and Jim the very best in whatever you endeavor to do. And be safe. Thank you and merry Christmas to everyone. Merry Christmas. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Can I have a motion to close public comment? >> Madam Mayor, council will make you second motion to close.
>> I'll second. All >> in favor? I. >> Thank you. Okay. We don't have any new business. Can I please have a motion to adjourn to the sen die on January 6, 2026? Let's make a motion to adjourn to the Senai January 6, 2026.
>> Thank you. Can I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. >> Councilwoman Cusk, >> yes. >> Councilman Gotweather, >> yes. >> Councilman Kilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Pablo, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Coffee, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Boyce,
>> yes. >> That's it. It's a wrap for 2025. Thanks, folks. >> All right. Thank you all. And I was off to recognize, but I just want to say thank you. your comments were so special and I feel so loved and
I'm I will be here, you know. Yes, I I'm going right back into private life. I don't even know what that means, but it will be anything. And I will be scared.