Oh, I don't know. >> Calling to order the zoning board of adjustment meeting in Ritan Township, New Jersey. The reorganization meeting regular meeting of January 15, 2026. Uh, notice of meeting. The notice
requirements of the open public meetings act have been satisfied by the placing of a notice of this meeting on the bulletin board at the municipal building filing the same with the township clerk and transmitting same to the county democrat the courier news star ledger
and the Trenton times I will do roll call now Miss Cynthia Schaefer >> here >> Mr. Russell Adami >> here >> Mr. Steve Farcio >> here >> Mr. Randy Block >> here. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero >> here. >> Miss Lindsey Kenrell
>> here. >> Miss Lorett Cretina >> here. >> Miss Donna Drews >> here. >> Mr. James Miller >> here. >> John, last night I'm just going to go how I did it last night. So I just say attorney Mr. Jonathan Drill. >> Yeah. >> Via Zoom.
>> And planner Mr. Jeffrey Bakarella >> here. >> Okay. >> And yourself. What about yourself? >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. and Secretary Taylor Vaughn here. Okay. All right. I'm going to kind of jump
through. I'm just going to jump to the election of officers for 2026 for chairperson. So, would anybody like to make a nomination for a chairperson? >> I would like to renominate Cynthia for the chair position. I second a nominate.
>> Okay. Okay. We're just going to say >> there's been a nomination for Cynthia Scher. Okay. So, so before that um Donna identified a rule that we would like to have removed, >> right? What rule is that? Rule what?
>> It's under rule number 1.2 officers and duties under 1.2-1. chair. I'd like to recommend that we remove the last sentence of that paragraph where it limits the terms of
the chair. >> Do you want the whole sentence, Red, John? >> Yes. Let's let's read the entire sentence. There's going to be a motion made to remove this sentence. What is the sentence that's going to be removed? So this the sentence says the chair shall not be eligible to serve more than
two consecutive terms in office but this shall not preclude further service after a lapse of one year or one or more years subject however to the same proviso. >> Okay. So you're going to make a motion to remove that. >> I will make a motion that that be removed from the bylaw. Second.
>> Okay. Just give me one moment please. >> Actually the Randy, that was you that second it. >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Randy. >> Okay. So, we have roll call. Miss Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Mr. Russell Adami. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Steve Farcio. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindsay Cool Bangel? >> Yes. >> And Miss Lorett Cina? >> Yes. Okay, that rule is removed. So, there's a pending motion on the floor to appoint
Cynthia as chair. >> The uh board secretary to please call the role. >> Yes. And uh I'm sorry. Who second that? >> The engine. >> Three people that
>> everybody. Okay. Miss Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Miss Russell Odami. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Steve Barcio. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Cindy Cool. >> Yes. >> And Miss Laurette Cina.
>> Yes. >> Oh, okay. Cynthia. >> All right. Thank you. >> All right. And >> yeah. >> Then we will move on to vice chair. Would anybody like to make a nomination?
>> I'd like to nominate Rasul Damji. >> I second it. >> Okay. Just making sure if there's any other nominations just in case. >> Okay. Oh, no. Randy. >> Okay. So, roll call. Chairwoman. Miss Cynthia Schaefer.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Russell Damji. >> Yes. >> Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Steve Farcio. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindsey Kangel. >> Yes. >> And Miss Lorett Cina. >> Yes. >> Back together.
All right. At this time, I'll turn >> all the power back to you. >> Okay. All right. So, moving on. The appointments for 2026. Now, you're saying I can read this statement, correct? >> Hold on. What about the vice chair promp? >> Are we going to do that?
>> Are we going to do that this year? >> I think you should because you never know when you're down the chair in the vice chair and then instead of having to scramble around, you already have someone in the bullpen. >> Okay. Well, >> well, would anybody like to make a nomination for vice chair? >> Nominate Lindsay.
>> Vice chair. >> Okay, there is a nomination for Lindsey Kangel to be vice chair promp. >> Is there any other nomination? >> I second it. >> Okay, so I'll take that as no other nomination. Okay, just give me one minute. That was
Rasul and then Randy is seconding it. Okay, I'm going to do roll call now. Okay, chairwoman Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. Uh, vice chair Mr. Sodami. >> Yes. >> Mr. Randy Block, >> yes. >> Mr. Steve Farcio, >> yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero, >> yes.
>> Miss Lindsay Kbrangel, >> yes. >> And Miss Lorett Cina, >> yes. >> All right. >> All right. So, moving on to the appointments for 2026. I understand that I may be able to instead of reading each
one, John, I can read this statement. >> Right. You can read the statement. will list all the names and then make one motion to adopt everybody. >> All right. All right. So, I would like to make a motion to approve the following board of adjustment appointees for 2026. Taylor Vaughn as board
secretary and Jeff Vakarella as assistant secretary, John Dill as board attorney, Jeff Vakarella and Jessica Coell as board planners, Rash Stargy and his firm Environmental Resolutions Inc. as the board engineer, Jay Troutman as
the board traffic consultant, John Morgan Thomas as the board landscape architect, G. Luell as board hydro geologist, Jerry Add and Rick Add as board geotech
and structural engineer expert and Charles Hec as the board radio frequency expert. Can someone second? >> Second. >> Okay. Can I get a roll call, please? Chairwoman Miss Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair, Mr. Oso Damji. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Steve Parcio. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindsey Krano. >> Yes. >> Miss Lorett Cina. >> Yes. >> Okay. Before we move on to the resolutions for this evening, I have two items I would just like to discuss. Um,
Lorett has offered again this year to repeat the service she provided last year in helping with the annual report. And I would just like to um acknowledge that and um thank her for >> Thank you very much. >> Okay. The second item I want to um just
mention is I understand the planning board um or the chair and the co-chair have uh a recommendation for us uh the chair and the co-chair here to join in a discussion a meeting with the mayor and the
>> deputy mayor along with the board planner and the board engineering firm to discuss 2026 and to make sure that we're clear on roles and responsibilities. Donna, do you want to add anything? >> Yeah, we just thought um >> into the microphone.
>> Ed and I when we were speaking um thought it'd be a great to start off the new year, talk about, you know, what's on in line. Um make sure everyone's clear about what we're going to be focusing on. There's also some some recommendations that the board of adjustment made for some ordinance
changes. So maybe we could even touch on that a little bit and just figure out how we might support Jeff in getting some of those things done because he's got enough work to do. And we also um thought it would be good if if Karen was involved as well in the meeting. >> Yes. So
>> Okay. >> So we're going to be doing that. >> Okay. >> All right. So >> So wait, this is going to be this is going to be a meeting. >> Correct. >> Like a like a weekly thing or a monthly thing? >> No, no, no. Just to start to kick the year off. >> Okay.
>> Yeah. Coordination meeting. >> They're looking for alignment about their roles and new new person. >> Correct. And you know there's a new person in township. >> No, I didn't know. >> Yeah, that's what it is. >> What do you mean? >> Um there the engineering department, I
guess you can call that, hired. >> Oh, >> and so there's CL we we had stated that our board engineer would service the boards. So we want to just make sure it's clear. We thought we had a line. >> I think it's a very good idea.
>> Okay. So, moving forward for the resolutions for this evening, there's quite a few. Um, which one? I have to get down to what? John, I just have am I doing all of them?
>> No, you got to do uh you can do resolutions one through six as one motion, but 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 have to be done by separate motions. >> Okay. So, we're going to make a motion to approve the resolutions for
appointments. >> And which and you already named the appointments. >> Uh the resolution 26 2026-01 establishing meeting schedule. >> You just have to read the schedule into
the record. >> You want me to read the schedule into the record? >> Yep. Please. >> Okay. >> Okay. So the meeting schedule for this year will be um January 15th, February
5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd and 16th, May 7th and 21st, June 4th and 18th, July 2nd and 16th, August 6th and 20th, September 3rd and 17th,
October 1st and 15th, November 5th and 19th, and December 3rd and 17th. >> Okay. >> Yep. Now, the next one, adopting the rules of procedure. You're going to adopt those rules. Let's make it clear with the removal of that last sentence
of the one rule that you already voted to remove. >> Donna, didn't you have additional >> comment? There are some minor tweaks. My suggestion, my suggestion is to have
Donna email those suggested tweaks both to the board secretary and myself and we can read with the tweaks next month, but let's get these things adopted tonight with the removal of that sentence. >> Perfect.
>> Okay. Uh, next resolution 26 2026-03 adopting official newspaper >> on this one. Is there anyone in the audience by the way? >> No, there's no one here. >> Okay. I think this one you should just read this one in the record so everyone
understands what's the new rules going to be going forward as of March one. >> Well, this John, this one is just uh designating the two >> uh newspapers itself. It's not the policy.
>> Okay. Okay. But that that's resolution 20265 then. Yes. >> Yes. Okay, got it. My bad. Yep. Keep on going. So, just name the newspapers. Just mention the news. >> I got I gota I have to uh I have to
change it because I have put the Hiring County Democrat, but it should just be the Courier News and the Times of Trenton. >> Right. So, let's make that change. And is those the same papers that the township has named? >> Yes.
>> Okay. >> Okay. Resolution number 2026-04 delegating completeness determination >> and that's the same as last year and the year before that and the year before that. Correct. >> Correct. >> Correct.
>> Okay. Resolution 2026-05 policy for adequate notice. >> Right. This is the one I'd like you to read into the record just to make all board members aware. This is a major change based on a change in New Jersey law. Can someone just read this? Maybe Taylor, can you read this one into the
record? Okay. Okay. So it's a BOA resolution number 2026-05 resolution memorial memorializing policy of adequate notice whereas the open public meeting act chapter 231 of the
public laws of the state of New Jersey requires that henceforth no public body shall hold a meeting unless adequate notice thereof has been provided to the public in the manner and under the circumstances therein set forth.
Now therefore be it resolved by the zoning board of adjustment of the township oops my bad I kept of Bernards it should say of Raran that adequate notice as defined in said act B one posted on the planning and zoning bulletin board in the municipal building
located at one municipal drive Flemington New Jersey 08822 number two mailed I got to edit that this one as well mailed electronic or handd delivered to the Hunter County Democrat, but that should be changed to
the two designated newspapers. >> Correct. >> The career news being designated as the official newspapers of the board of adjustment until February 28th, 2026 and thereafter from March 1st, 2026 to
December 31st, 2026 by publication on its official municipal website. Uh hyperlink, it's ww w.idontentwpnj.gov. Number three, filed with the township clerk. Number four, mailed to any person
who has so requested such notice for the fourthcoming year via electronic mail. Be it further resolved that the foregoing notice be posted, mailed, and submitted in accordance with said act. >> Okay. Now, um what has the township done
or what is it going to be doing to set up this um place for public for notice on the website? Do you know? >> So, at this time, they are still working on trying to have a page dedicated to
all notices for both you guys as a board of adjustment, the planning board, the township committee, and any other board or some type of committee that's required to do so. It has not been set up and I understand that the state has not set up their part but we still have
to set up ours and unfortunately >> right >> at the time we have not fully been >> hopefully hopefully the township will have this done >> prior to the March one date because if they don't we're we're not going to be
able to meet until they do but hopefully they'll have it done. >> Okay. >> Okay. So >> question. >> Yeah. >> If they're not done, we don't have any options to continue advertising on the
newspapers. >> That's correct. >> I'm I'm confident they'll I'm confident they'll have it done. >> Oh, yeah. They're just who taking their time. >> Yeah, that's all right. Now So now >> who who's managing it? Um,
>> that's through it's through the clerk, but it's it's the communications coordinator is the one that's responsible doing it. >> Yes. But >> the clerk the clerk is trying to work through it. There's a several people uh managing it, but it's just >> she would like some names.
>> Yeah, I would. >> Nick Ch Nick Chow is the communications coordinator and Donna Coopa is the township clerk, but ultimately Karen Gilbert is managing it. >> Okay, thank you. Okay. So, now that the things that had to be stated out loud have been stated
out loud, someone can make a motion to adopt all six of those resolutions as Taylor has mentioned being revised in certain respects. >> I shall move that. >> I'll second. Okay, that was Jim Fero making the motion
and Cynthia second it. Cynthia chairwoman Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair Mr. Russell Damji. >> Yes. Yes. >> Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Steve Farcio. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindsay Kranuel. >> Yes.
>> Miss Lorett Cina. >> Yes. >> Okay. Moving forward with the other resolutions for this evening. The first one Township Board of Adjustment Hard Gil and Jasper Roodi 10 Mills Court block 74.01 lot 9 application
BOA-15-2024. Resolution memorializing grant of seven C2 variances to allow var various non-conforming structures to remain as situated on the property. Resolution number 2025-14
version 2026-1-05- version 2. I will stop before anybody makes a motion. This this resolution cannot be adopted tonight. their escrow account has been in a rears and I have noticed them numerous times and unfortunately I have already made them
aware their resolution will not be adopted. >> My suggestion is that the zoning officer then go back to issuing a notice of violation for them having non-conforming structures on the property. That's how this thing started. Then they applied
for the variance. Now that they're not putting money in the escrow account, they can't get the resolution adopted. So all those structures do not in my opinion do not have permission to be on the property. >> So >> yeah, notice will go up. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yeah.
>> Moving on to the second resolution. Rarity Township Board of Adjustment Luis Pastrina Hernandez and Margarita Pastana block 71 lot 109 cool road application number BOA-0-2023.
Resolution memorializing modification of condition number seven of resolution number 2024-10 to extend the time within which the applicant must submit a complete site plan application from October 17, 2025 to January 31st, 2026.
Resolution number 2025-17 version 2026-1-05- version two. Hearing no changes or updates. Can I >> There's one change. One change on page six. It's being adopted tonight. January 15. I had the wrong date in there. I had
January 8th. >> Okay. With that modification, can I get a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Second. >> Can I get a vote, please? >> And make sure the person that moved it and seconded it is eligible. We have Block, Doni, Drews, Miller, and Schaefer.
>> Yes, sir. We double checked it. >> Okay. Okay. Chairwoman, Miss Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair, Mr. Sodami. >> Yes. >> Mr. Randy Walk. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Anna Drews. >> Yes. >> Okay.
>> Whoa. Oh, how about James Miller? >> Oh, I'm sorry. I had James, you threw me off because I didn't think you were coming. Mr. James Miller. >> Don't forget him. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Rard and Township Port Adjustment. Pioneer Developers, Inc.
block 36, lot 13180, Pennsylvania Avenue, application number BOA-26-2020. Resolution memorializing modification of one condition number 16 of resolution number 2021-16
for extension of time to obtain a permanent certificate of occupancy occupancy to August 4th, 2026. Number two, condition number one of the resolution number 2025-03 for extension of time to revise amended
site plan and to obtain signatures on the revised amended site plans to January 19th, 2026 and three condition number five C 5. C of resol resolution number 2025-03
for restructuring of the offsite reforestation schedule. Resolution number 2025-9 version 2026-01-06 version two hearing no >> you got eligible block Damoni Drews
Ferrara Cina cool and Schaefer >> can I get a motion to approve >> so move second it can I get a vote >> chairwoman Miss Cynthia Schaefer >> yes >> vice chair Mr. Sodami >> yes >> Mr. Randy Block, >> yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero,
>> yes. >> Miss Lindsey Kranuel, >> yes. >> Miss Lorett Cina, >> yes. >> And Miss Donna Drew, >> yes. >> Great. Township. I'm just curious, how are they with their tree planting? Are they >> Yes. So, the 50% is actually complete.
>> Yeah. So, John Morgan Thomas's office has has inspected and um provided a report. So, good. uh over 700 trees >> asking for an extension on that that timetable. >> Yeah, for now. Yeah, >> for now. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yep. Bernie Township Border Adjustment
Hire and Storage, Inc. block 63.01, lot 13, 177 US Highway 2023 South, application number VA-08-2023. Resolution memorializing grant of a D4
floor area ratio variance C2 variance and exception and preliminary and final site plan approval to allow the construction of two additional one-story self storage buildings on existing concrete pads. Resolution number 2025-20
version 2026-01- 11- version 3. >> No changes or updates. Can I get a motion? >> Bruise, Ferraro, Cina, Cool, Brenelle, and Schaffer. >> Can I get a motion to approve?
>> Second. >> Is that you, Lorett? >> Yep. >> Chairwoman, Miss Cynthia Schaefer. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair, Mr. Sodami. >> Yes. >> Mr. Randy Block. >> Yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero. >> Yes. >> Miss Lindsay Kranell. >> Yes. Miss Lorett Catina.
>> Yes. >> And Miss Donna Drews. Yes. >> Okay. Last resolution for this evening. Rarity Township Board of Adjustment 68 Route 31 Flemington LLC Executive Snow Block 35 lots 5 5.01
12 and 13 68 Route 31 and 120 124 126 Pennsylvania Avenue. Application number BOA-22-2022 and BOA-30-21 resolution memorializing one modification of condition number one of
resolution number 2024-14 to grant extension of time within which to revise site and subdivision plans and to obtain signatures on the revised site and subdivision plans to April 17, 2026. Number two, modification of condition
number two of the resolution number 2024-14 to grant extension of the time within which to record the subdivision plat to April 17, 2026. Resolution number 2025-21 version 2026-01-06
version 2. Can I get a motion to >> eligible blot, Dani, Drew, Ferrara, Patina, Kanguel, and Sha? >> Can I get a motion? I'll make a motion. >> I'll second. >> Great. Chairwoman, Miss Cynthia Schaefer,
>> yes. >> Vice Chair, Mr. So Damji, >> yes. >> Mr. Randy Block, >> yes. >> Mr. Jim Ferrero, >> yes. >> Miss Lindsay Kbrangel, >> yes. Miss Lorett Cina, >> yes. >> And Miss Donna Drews, >> yes. >> Okay, moving on for the application for
this evening. BOA case number 2002-2025. Applicant Cheryl and Vincent Bernetta, location block 63.09, lot 125 Sunrise Court. application C variance for construction of inground pool within the 15 ft setback and
exceeding the 20% hard surface max maximum. And we have an you want me to read this into the uh record there? >> Yeah, I'd like someone to read it in. It doesn't have to be you. >> Okay, I'll read it. Dear Miss Vaughn, on behalf of my clients Vincent and Cheryl
Bernetti, please accept this request for the zoning board of adjustment to adjourn the public hearing related to this application scheduled for this evening to date to a date certain in the future no earlier than March 5th, 2026 if possible without the need for further
public notice. Upon receipt of of the review report from Mr. Resh Dari um professional engineer board engineer. It was determined additional work is required to address concerns with the storm water management system design and
the potential presence of wetlands on the adjacent township owned property block 63.09 lot 32 where required buffers may possibly extend onto the client's property. Adjourning the meeting will permit the time permit time
to meet with Mr. Dargy and to retain an environment environmental expert to assess the wetlands issue. We anticipate the submission of additional information prior to the next public meeting. Should the chairperson desire, we are happy to attend the board's meeting this evening to discuss this request further. If the
board agrees to our request, kindly inform us of the rescheduled date and the deadline for the submission of additional information at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, James T. Kyle. >> So, two questions. First, when was the application deemed complete? And so,
when is the board's 120day time period to decide the application expire? >> So, it ends February 18, 2026. >> Okay. So obviously we need an extension of the time to decide the application. If they don't
want to be heard anytime before the first meeting in March, which is March >> 5th >> five, then we wanted to get an extension at least 60 days past that. So what date do you guys want to schedule this for for a
hearing? Wait, they want no later. >> They want no sooner. >> No sooner. >> They want no sooner than March 5. So, it's got to be March 5 or after. So, you guys, >> John,
>> my question is if they need to get an LOI or a determination out of D for the wetland buffer. I'm sorry, but they're not getting that by March 5th. I understand, but this is their first request. >> Well, that's what that maybe we put put
them a little bit later in past March 5th. >> That's Yeah, that's absolutely fine. This is their first request for an adjournment. So, even though you might say, geez, they should just withdraw the application until they have all their ducks in order. Just pick a
date that you think is realistic, >> which probably they won't be able to make. But give them some date and then it's going to be subject to the them giving an extension to for at least let's say 90 days after that date and if they
don't do that then we would put them on for dismissal without prejudice at the February meeting. So first pick the date at which you want to schedule it for. >> So April 15th. >> Okay. So >> which one is how about we all just take
a look at the resolution number 2026-01. It has the entire schedule right there. >> April 2nd is what I would recommend. >> And by the way, >> you guys have last year at least you've tried to pick one of the meetings a
month to put residential property owners cases on. >> Correct. >> And another one for commercial. So >> looking at April and so on. >> Yes. >> You guys are surprisingly free empty. So then make it the first meeting because
always the second meeting of the month is always optional and if we're that late we're not going to meet on the second. >> So the first meeting April would be April 2. >> Correct. >> Okay. So make it so let's make an announcement that the hearing even though there's no one in the audience is
going to be in the minutes. The hearing on the Brunetti application 02 2025 is going to be held on April 2, 2026 without need for further notice
and subject to the applicant granting an extension of the board's time to decide the application until let's say July 31. >> Okay. Okay.
>> And if everyone's okay with that, then the chair will instruct the board secretary to send them out a letter telling them that. And if we don't get the extension to July 31, 2026, then we should list the application um for dismissal without prejudice at
the board's February 5 meeting. >> All right. We sent the communication to them. >> Yes. And we need a motion and someone a second. >> Um, you don't even need a motion.
>> Okay. Okay. >> You're just going to put in the minutes. Yep. >> All right. So, that is all that's on the agenda for this evening. So, if there's no other business, um, >> who there is one there is one more piece
of business. I can say this publicly. No need to go into session. But I forgot. >> If you recall, you have this pending litigation in Flemington 202 versus the Radar and Township Municipal Utilities Authority, the Rar Township Planning Board, and the
Rare Township Board of Adjustment. If you recall, I've advised you before that the mediation was terminated after the the retired judge who was the mediator was advised that the plaintiffs wanted to negotiate the exclusion of the
defense. John, just just to clarify, this can be publicly stated. >> Yes. >> What you're saying? Yes. >> The mediation was terminated because the plaintiff no longer um wanted to accept all the terms that the defendants had
requested. And so they had a case management conference back in front of I believe Judge Purcell. And the judge said before anyone makes any motions to dismiss because that's what the insurance company appointed
attorney representing the planning board and the board of adjustment is going to do. The judge set down an expedited discovery schedule. Felt that before any motions are made, >> yeah, >> I think gave them like 90 days for discovery. And at the end of the expedited discovery, whether it's 60
days or 90 days, I forget, then the board's attorney will be making a motion to dismiss the complaint. That's all I have to report, which I can report publicly. If anyone else has any questions, they can call me on my cell phone either later this evening or tomorrow,
>> John. But that that's not a motion to dismiss at that point. That's a summary judge motion. >> Um, it may or may not be. It may be a combined motion to dismiss and summary judgement. It depends on what was attached to the complaint and the
answer. If documents have to be used that weren't attached, it's going to have to be a motion for summary judgement. >> So, they're going to they're going to make they're going to make us go through all that discovery. >> They're going to give the opportunity
for anyone who wants discovery to request it. I don't know if our attorney is going to request it. I don't know if the plaintiff's attorney is going to request it, but the judge wanted to, according to Maria Vallego, our insurance carrier appointed attorney,
the judge wanted to make sure that all parties had the opportunity to request discovery before he entertained any motions, which actually quite frankly makes a lot of sense to me, Steve, if you know what I mean. Well, I'm
>> I know what you're I know you're thinking, but it it to me, you're you're getting into discovery when you may not have to be. And I I always find that to be I mean, look, I get it. The insurance company's pay attorney.
>> This was not requested by the insurance company. >> No, no, I know that. I know that. But >> this is the judge. And by the way, this is the judge that sent this case, which is a prerogative of her case, to mediation. >> Yeah, I'm not. >> So, Steve, I I wouldn't even say
anything. You and I are thinking the same thing. But in the overall scope of things, if the plaintiff's attorney wants to seek any discovery, our attorney is going to oppose any motion to do discovery on any board members or
anything like that. Let's just let's just see what happens. Well, maybe they'll disclose who this person is. That >> Well, if our attorney would have to ask for that to be disclosed, quite frankly, >> we don't need
>> know if she's going to want to depending on what the plaintiff asks for or doesn't ask for. >> Yeah, I hear you. Okay. >> All right. >> Before we uh >> before we close, >> adjourn
um our February 5th, 2026 meeting. Um we had announced at our last meeting of last year the I forget what it's legitimately called, but it's the DCX Riden urban renewal. It was the
uh newest construction of a warehouse on Highway 202 and their signs and everything. um they were being carried to our February 5th meeting, but unfortunately today was their day for their 21day submission.
>> So, I didn't know if we could get any further into it because it's not on the agenda, but um I would just be sending out a letter to them advising them that they've missed their deadline. Okay. >> Correct. And I got a phone call, not from the attorney, I got a phone call
from like one of the head guys at that, you know, at the applicants >> restaurant depot. >> Yes. >> Restaurant depot. >> Yeah. Um, and let's just say I have a feeling that they're going to revise the plans to
eliminate and maybe just have one wall sign, but we'll see what happens. But John, if it it exceeds >> listen and I also >> Okay. >> I also explain the guy asked me questions and I said you could listen to
a recording to hear it but my recollection was XYZ and he said thank you very much. They're going to and he told me at least which is not evidence. I said you're going to have to come to testify if if you're saying this is only distribution and no retail. You're going
to have to come and testify. and the board had questions about it. So, he thanked me and said that he would expect that if this continues at the BOA, he will come and testify and they'll make revisions. We'll see what happens. >> Okay.
>> What they said >> interesting. Do they have the option to go back to the planning board? >> Remember that option? >> Yeah, we suggest I suggest they go to the planning board. Let's see what happens. >> Okay. All right. All right. Anything
else we want to discuss there? Can I get a motion to to close to move? >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> Okay, maybe we'll see you.
>> Goodbye, John. >> Have a nice night, everybody.