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for all. >> Paul Mary, >> council member Botakis, >> present. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> present. >> Council member Forest, Council Member Jon, >> present. >> Council member Yuro, >> here. >> Deputy Mayor Trigiano >> here. >> And Mayor Portman
>> here. Thank you. >> Um, we have some proclamations to get through. First one is for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whereas children are our nation's most vulnerable members and our nation's most valuable resources, helping to shape the future of New Jersey. And whereas
positive childhood experiences like loving caregivers and safe, stable, and nurturing relationships can help mitigate trauma and the negative impact of adverse childhood experiences to promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children.
And whereas childhood trauma can have a long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects throughout an individual's lifetime and impact future generations of their family. And whereas childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, is a serious problem affecting every community in the US. And finding
solutions, requires input and action from everyone. And whereas children who live in families with access to concrete economic and social supports are less likely to experience abuse and neglect. And whereas prevention is possible because of the partnerships created between Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey,
families, prevention advocates, child welfare professionals, education, health, community, and faith-based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, service organizations, and local, state, and national governments. And whereas we acknowledge that to solve the public health issue of abuse and neglect, we
must work together to change hearts and mindsets through storytelling and sharing, center the center the needs of families, reduce barriers and inspire action from partners in prevention. And whereas we are committed to advancing responsive effective systems that ensure all children and families are healthy
and thriving. And whereas we recognize the need to prioritize kids and invest in more prevention initiatives like home visiting and family strengthening policies, economic support, and community-based child abuse prevention programs at the local, state, and national levels. Now therefore, I,
William Portman, mayor of the Burough of Redbank, along with the governing body, do hereby proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Burough of Redbank and urge all citizens to recognize this month by building a narrative of hope for children and families through collaboration and the creation of an ecosystem of primary
prevention. Uh, Pinwheels of Possibility was supposed to be here to accept this, but they could not make it. Okay, next up, um, Earth Day, April 22nd, 2026. Our power, our planet. Whereas Earth Day is
observed annually on April 22nd as a global call to action to protect our environment, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable practices for future generations. And whereas the theme for Earth Day 2026, our power, our planet, emphasizes the critical role of renewable energy and the collective
responsibility of individuals, communities, businesses, and governments to foster a cleaner, healthier world. And whereas this theme highlights that each of us has the power to make meaningful contributions toward environmental stewardship through conscious choices, energy conservation,
and support for sustainable initiatives. And whereas the transition to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and other sustainable alternatives is essential to reducing pollution, combating climate change, and ensuring long-term environmental resilience. And whereas the Burough Redbank is committed
to promoting environmental awareness, encouraging responsible practices, and supporting initiatives that enhance sustainability and protect our natural resources. And whereas Earth Day serves as an opportunity to educate, inspire, and mobilize residents to act in their daily lives and within their community to
preserve the planet for generations to come. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, Mayor William Portman, and the council of the Burough Redbank, hereby proclaim April 22nd, 2026 as Earth Day in the Burrow of Redbank. And be it further resolved that all residents are encouraged to recognize the importance of our power, our planet by embracing
renewable energy, reducing the environment, their environmental footprint, and participating in activities that promote a sustainable and thriving community. And be it further resolved that together through collective action and shared responsibility, we can build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for
all. In witness whereof, I have here on two step my hand this ninth day of April. >> Um, do we have anyone? >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yes, we do. That's right. We just covered this. >> Yes. >> Thank you very much for your leadership.
I tribute you all for all of your many sustainable acts that you do. Stick the stuff all of your plastic related. Thank you very much for being >> and I want to be here. >> Thank you, Mara.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you. Thanks very much. >> Joe, you got your speech ready? You're up next. All right. All right. Here we go. >> Next is for Jazz Appreciation Month. Whereas Jazz Appreciation Month was
established in 2001 by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to recognize and celebrate the rich heritage and enduring impact of jazz music. And whereas throughout the month of April, Jazz Appreciation Month honors the the contributions of jazz musicians
past and present while fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of jazz as a uniquely American art form that has influenced music and culture around the world. And whereas jazz embodies the values of spontaneity, collaboration, creativity, and innovation, continually evolving by
blending diverse cultural influences and musical traditions. And whereas the celebration of jazz appreciation month provides an opportunity for residents to explore the history of jazz, attend live performances, study the works of legendary artists and support emerging musicians who continue to carry this
vibrant art form forward. And whereas Jazz Appreciation Month culminates each year on April 30th with International Jazz Day, a worldwide celebration recognized by UNESCO that highlights jazz as a powerful tool for promoting peace, diversity, and intercultural dialogue. And whereas the
Burough of Redbank recognizes the importance of the arts in enriching our community, strengthening cultural connections, and inspiring future generations. Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Mayor William Portman, and the governing body of the Burough of Redbank, hereby proclaim April 2026 as
Jazz Appreciation Month in the Burough of Redbank. And be it further resolved that all residents are encouraged to celebrate jazz appreciation month by learning about its history, supporting local artists, attending performances, and embracing the spirit of creativity and unity that jazz represents. And be
it further resolved that this governing body proudly joins communities across the nation and around the world in recognizing the enduring legacy and global influence of jazz music. We have Joe Muili here from Jazz Arts Project.
>> Joe, you want to share any upcoming things? >> Have to say a couple of dozen words. >> Um, we have every Wednesday in April. Last night we had our first cafe night
over food. We have two more days coming up and then a big gala which will classic car show the for car show will keep your cars >> iconic for the the Cuba in
Nevada. So, I hope you all come and hang out cars surprises the street and then we'll have our gall that event last year where the group the pros were mentoring the kids on stage. Yeah, >> that was really great.
>> Just about the coolest thing I ever saw. >> Yeah, >> Joe, they had a Jazz Arts had an event at the Tour Theater in December literally with like professional musicians playing with students and you were watching the students absorbing these lessons in real time and literally playing them back. It was it was one of
the coolest things I ever saw. All right, our final proclamation is for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Whereas public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical point of contact for
individuals seeking emergency assistance, providing a vital link between the public and emergency services. And whereas these highly trained professionals serve as the calm, steady voice in times of crisis, answering emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching fire, police, and emergency medical services, and ensuring
the safety and well-being of our community. And whereas public safety telecommunicators demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism while working under high pressure situations, often making life-saving decisions within seconds. And whereas their work requires compassion, resilience, and the ability
to provide clear and accurate communication through during moments of distress, helping to guide callers through emergencies, and ensuring responders have the information they need. And whereas these individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes, often without public recognition, yet their contributions are essential to the
effectiveness of public safety operations and the protection of life and property. And whereas it is both appropriate and necessary to recognize and honor the commitment, service, and sacrifices made by public safety telecommunicators in support of our community. Now therefore, it be resolved
that I, Mayor William Portman, and the governing body of the Burrow of Redbank, hereby proclaim April 12th through April 18th, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the Burrow of Redbank. And be it further resolved that we extend our sincere appreciation to all public safety telecommunicators for
their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and service, and encourage all residents to recognize and thank these individuals for their critical role in safeguarding our community. And be it further resolved that this governing body proudly honors these unsung heroes whose voices provide
comfort, coordination, and life-saving support each and every day. Who do we got acceptance, chief? >> Wow. >> Guy's got his own microphone. Look at this. >> Walks around with this everywhere. >> Always and forever.
stole my thunder. >> Chief stole my or I'm sorry, the mayor stole my thunder. Um, real quick, I just want to touch on our our uh our dispatchers. You know, we have we have four dispatchers here that work full-time for us. Um,
men and women. They are professionals to say the least. They They're here every day. They work in a small dispatch area. They monitor our police, our fire, our EMS, our our Department of Public Works, our uh
emergency management channels. They monitor the phones. They have walk-ins that come into the window. Um so they are very multitask. You know, it's in their blood. They're able to do several different things. numerous different things at one time
and also make critical uh decisions, you know, that are important to the officers on the street. Without them, they're involved with every call, you know, that we go to. And, you know, they're vital, as the mayor said in his uh resolution, they're a vital part of, you know, the
success of the police department and how our day-to-day operations are. So, I'm I'm very pleased with how they run and work in our department, but I wish uh some of them were here. We just had a a disorderly person's fight and uh a domestic that they're dealing with. So,
I wasn't able to have anyone uh cover him for a little bit to come in here, but uh you know, this is to them and I appreciate everything they do. That's all. >> Thank you, Chief. >> And Chief, I just want to echo what you
said. Uh having started out my career in public service as a 911 dispatcher and moving on into a 911 supervisor. Um, it it makes you grow up real quick in in that line of business and coming right out of college and jumping right into
that, you you hear a lot. And unfortunately, I think for dispatchers, they don't see a lot, but they hear a lot. And we I I know personally anecdotally I always relied on the guys I worked with closely and you get close with them on the shift and you care
about them and you know everybody knows about their families and you know they would always pop in and bring you a cup of coffee because you can't leave and you know make sure they run out and pick you up dinner and things like that and that that always meant so much because there's so much camaraderie around that that profession and you know I would
always rely on them to tell me hey what did you see out there? What happened? you know, because you never get the the final result of things. You hear the chaos in the beginning. They need you. People are calling you at their worst time, uh, their worst moment because
they need help. And we're taking that call right as a dispatcher. And then you're sending the guys that you care so much about out into the field to go answer that call. And it's that moment of like, I hope everything goes okay. you know, did I get all the information
I could possibly get to give to them so that they can do their job safely? So, they have a tremendous weight on their shoulders. I a ton of my hat is off to them all the time because they do a tremendous job and it's not an easy job.
I agree. I agree 100%. And uh you know, myself coming up through the ranks, I was a dispatcher for like two and a half years. So, I know you know we have to make decisions and that sometimes they're not easy. you're dispatching, you're trying to get as much calls as you can or information as you can to relay to the officers like you said that
you care about, you work with, you're part of the family, the officers. It's important um you know, you get the information right and you relay relay that to them. Um because if not, then you got to hear you got to hear those guys come back in and say, "Hey, you could have gave us other information." You know, so it's important for that.
And uh you know, like I said, I have firsthand experience. Patrolman Gray over there has firsthand experience. So, Officer McGee, he's he's, you know, a couple years in the department, but he he is learning the desk and stuff like that. So, it is important uh it's an important function and like I said, it's
a it's a lifeline between us, the callers and the officers. So, it's a very important. >> It's funny, you know, all the the guys that would come in and they'd be like, I don't want to do your job. >> Exactly. >> You know, exactly. >> Cuz when it hits the fan, it hits the fan. >> Especially during storms and >> Exactly. And sometimes you're by yourself,
>> breaks loose. Yeah. Exactly. and uh a lot of tremendous effort to them and really give it to them. >> I agree. Thank you so much. I appreciate the support of the council as well. Thank you. >> Thank you, Chief. >> Yes. >> On a separate note, I was at the hospital right before this. Um there was a young person from the community that
unfortunately um broke his ankle on the train tracks on his bike and Officer McGee was there. Um, actually both the officers were there, but um, I just wanted to commend Officer McGee for his kindness and um, just down to earthness he showed to that young person and um,
just I know the level of comfort that he gave him was definitely humanizing and and really nice in that moment for him. So, hats off. >> That's awesome. Thank you so much. >> You're welcome. >> Good job, James. >> Keep it up. Thank you so much. >> Thanks.
Um, next up we're going to ask uh Lisa Richardson from the housing authority to come up and give us a little uh update and presentation. >> Good evening, >> Lisa. Can you just Thank you. Only because is the is the light green there?
Perfect. Oh, sorry. Thank you. >> I thought it was on. >> I am the executive director at the Redbank Housing Authority and our offices are located at 52 Evergreen Terrace. Um, thank you for this opportunity to
present an update on the burrow's $350,000 grant to the Redbank Housing Authority for predevelopment costs associated with activities that will provide the housing authority with the ability to identify and and assess
potential infrastructure projects and modification to its existing infrastructures and to advance those projects from conceptual phase to the actual the redevelopment of our properties. The grant was initially awarded for two
years from May 2023 to May 2025 and extended for an additional year to May 2026. In my letter dated March 9th, 2026, I requested another extension and look forward to a favorable approval of the
grants extension as requested. To date, the current and remaining grant balance is $292,000 500 I'm sorry, $292,565.72. I previously reported that Bureau of Veradas provided the physical deeds
assessment of the housing authority properties and its work was concluded with its final reports in June 2024. These reports provided a detailed assessment of the conditions of the properties and associated cost estimates
that provide guidance for the redevelopment of the sites. The expenditure for the physical needs assessment was $17,422. In 2024, we also engaged NW Financial Group to provide financial analysis of
of our proposed real estate development and operational budgets. The firm presented its analysis of possible redevelopment options which included possible financing options and since then has continued to be an important
member of the RBHA redevelopment team which is comprised of three commissioners who formed the RBHA re redevelopment committee along with our legal counsel. To date, the expenditure for NW Financial Group Services, which
is ongoing, is $30,150. In early 2025, we retained the law firm of McManaman Scotland and Bowman, which continues to provide invaluable legal counsel concerning the real estate transactions involving the anticipated re
redevelopment of the housing authorities properties utilizing HUD's RAD section 18 blend conversion program. To date, the expenditure for its ongoing legal services is $9,8628. Last month, the housing authority
approved the engagement of LEW Environmental Services to perform the phase one environmental assessment of its properties and anticipate the work to begin shortly. As you may recall, the Redbank Housing Authority was
established in 1957 and provides affordable housing to low and moderate income households, comprised of 40 family households located at McGomery Terrace and 50 designated senior and disabled households located at Evergreen
Terrace. These properties are over 65 and 55 years old, respectfully. Presently, Redbank Housing Authority is preparing the submission of his RAD section 8 blend application to the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development known as HUD. RAD, which stands for rental assistance demonstration, was designed by HUD to assist in addressing the capital needs of public housing by providing housing authorities with access to private
sources of capital to repair and preserve their affordable housing assets and by converting public housing subsidy into section 8 subsidy that is tied to the property. thus allowing housing authorities to maintain, repair, and
replace aging public housing properties. In preparation for the proposed RAD section 18 blend conversion, we held two the first two resident information meetings on February 19th and March
12th. Information about RAD and our residents rights and obligations during and after the conversion were presented by representatives of NW Financial Group and South Jersey Legal Services. We are committed to engaging our residents in
the planning and implementation process as we move forward with the proposed red development and have posted our housing authorities RAD information on our website at www.redbankhousing.com. redbankousing dot.org
which can be found under about Redbank Housing Authority. General information about RAD may be found on the HUD website. Currently, we are in the process of finalizing the selection of a developer partner for the proposed new
construction of senior housing and the selection of an architect engineering firm for the rehabilitation and modernization of the existing family housing to facilitate the quality standards our residents deserve. The housing authority anticipates making its
elections no later than its May 12th board meeting. In closing, the burrow's financial assistance has demonstrated its commitment to the preservation and development of affordable housing for the burrow's low and moderate income residents. And we look forward to the
burrow's continued support as we move the proposed RAD projects from the conceptual phase to the actual development of the properties. And for this ongoing support, we are grateful. So, if you have any questions, comment.
>> Yeah. Um, first of all, thank you for being here. That's it's great to >> Thank you for having >> see where the see where the progress is being made. >> Just to clarify, is the is the plan right now to be knocking down and rebuilding Evergreen Terrace and then renovating Montgomery Terrace?
>> Okay. And do you have an idea of like how many more units you're going to get or? >> Not at this time. >> No. >> But we are looking for more than what we already have. I want to say thank you very much as well. And um since you are knocking down
Evergreen Terrace, do you have a plan for where the seniors will be going during this process? >> The the the intent is to build first and then move the seniors over because we're going to build on a different location hopefully. >> Okay. Sounds good.
>> So it would minimize or eliminate any relocation. >> Yes. Yes. Okay. Thank you. a different location on the same property >> on Evergreen. Well, we're hoping it'll be near the Montgomery property. >> Okay.
>> I just just wanted to comment that you kind of talked about the role of the housing authority, how proud I am that our town hosts affordable and moderate income housing, including public housing. And um I it's this is right now
in the country it's not easy to do that and we're fighting for it and I'm proud of all of you at the housing authority. I'm proud of our leaison to the housing authority Kate over here and uh it's good to see you. >> Thank you >> and thank you for what you do. Um,
I really concerned about what's happening with housing in Redbank, but the entire state and the entire entire nation. And I think we as a society must do more to help have housing for all.
>> And um it's not just going to happen on its own, >> right? >> Thank you. Anyone from the public have any questions or we could always open the floor for public comment or anyone else in the council? No.
>> All right. Well, I'm just appreciative of the constant transparency from the housing authority. Um it's wonderful that you come here and you openly share, you know, where you're where you're at in your progress with the burrow. Um, you know, this is a
a big project that you all are taking on. Um, so we appreciate the the transparency and the updates and um, >> you know, >> just keep coming and keep giving updates. We appreciate it. Thank you. >> And I appreciate you all. Thank you again.
>> Thank you, Lisa. >> Okay, moving along. Can I have a motion to open the public comment on agenda items only? I'll make such a motion, Mr. >> Can I have a second? All in favor? >> I >> public, the floor is yours if you have any questions about the agenda. Yes,
Barbara. Thank you. Um, I was just I was reading the uh um agenda today and I saw about the the signs and I saw everything that was listed there except for the fact
that there was no uniformity listed. Um I've been in numerous towns that have lots of sandwich signs and lots of lots of different signs. Princeton being top of my list I can tell you about and um Freehold right down the street and all
of the signs are that they are that they have on their streets in front of the stores. The frames are all identical. So there's no there's no gold glitter and there's no everything is the same. their
their message is their own and they can design it and do whatever they want. But I think that that adds just some kind of a class to it to the towns that they when they do that. So if you could consider that and maybe um just
encourage that to be added to the I encourage that to be added to the to the new ordinance because it really makes for a neater looking town. We look it looks cleaner. It looks neater. It looks It just looks more thoughtful. So, if you would consider that, I'd appreciate
it. Thank you. >> All right. Thank you. Anyone else questions, comments? Anyone online, Jim? No. Okay. Can I have a motion to close the public comment on agenda items only? >> So moved. >> I have a second. >> I'll second that. >> All in favor?
>> I. Can I have a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 26, 2026? >> I'll make such a motion. >> Can I have a second? >> All in favor? >> I. >> And can I have a motion to approve the executive meeting minutes from March 26, 2026?
>> So moved. >> I have a second. >> I'll second it. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. Um, we have some final readings for ordinances. First one is uh final reading and public hearing for 2026-06 entitled an ordinance of the burough
redbank county of mammoth state of New Jersey amending chapter 490 planning and development regulations relating to section 118 outdoor storage materials. This ordinance was introduced on March 12th, 2026. Can I have a motion to open
the public hearing on this ordinance only? >> Have a second. >> I'll second it. >> All in favor? >> I. Anyone have any comments on this ordinance in particular? Do you have anyone online? >> No, sir. Can >> I have a motion to close the public
comment for this ordinance only? >> So moved. >> I have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Can I have a motion to approve on final reading and adoption public hearing 2026-06? >> Have a second. I'll second.
>> Roll call, please. Council member Bonakis. Yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood. >> Yes. >> Council member Forest, yes. >> Council member Janone, >> yes. >> Council member Euro, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Trianiano, >> yes. >> And Mayor Portman, >> yes.
>> Next up is a final reading and public hearing for 2026-08 entitled an ordinance amending chapter 680, vehicles and traffic to clarify no parking zones on Hudson Avenue to enhance public safety. This ordinance was introduced on March 26, 2026. Can I
have a motion to open the public hearing on this ordinance only? >> So moved. >> I have a second. >> I'll second it. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Anyone have any questions or comments on this ordinance? Anyone online? Jim? >> No, sir. >> Can I have a motion to close the public
hearing on this ordinance only? >> So moved. >> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Can I have a motion to approve on final reading and adoption ordinance 2026-08? >> Can I have a second?
>> I'll second it. >> Roll call, please. >> Council member Bonitakis, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janome, >> yes. >> Council member Yuro, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triiano, >> yes. >> And Mayor Portman,
>> yes. Um, next up is an introduction for ordinance 2026-09 entitled an ordinance amending chapter 490, planning and development regulations to renew regulations as to sidewalk signs. Can I have a motion to
approve this ordinance on introduction? >> So moved. >> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Council member Bon Takis, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood. Um before I I answer
uh Mrs. Bose brought up a very good point about uniformity of signs. Would that if we approve this ordinance, would that prevent us from modifying said ordinance to have that um included in it? >> No.
>> Okay. Yes. >> But I'd like to see that language to the effective uniformity of signs. Thank you. Okay. >> Thank you. Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janon, >> yes. >> Council member Yuro, >> yes.
>> Deputy Mayor Trianiano, >> yes. >> And Mayor Portman, >> yes. A public hearing for this ordinance will be held on April 23rd. Um, anything needs to be highlighted on the resolutions or can we approve them
on the consent agenda? Um I think just highlighting that um the language can be cons confusing about the special improvement district resolution. That's a first step, but then there's also an approval, a final hearing, and a
presentation of their budget. Um that language sounds very final. Um so I just wanted to clarify that that's only the first of of many steps with the special improvement district um budget.
Okay, thank you. Everyone else good. Can I have a motion to approve resolution 26-72 through 26-82 under the consent agenda? >> So moved.
>> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Council member Bonitakis, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janome, >> yes. >> Council member Euro, >> yes. Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Trigiano. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Portman.
>> Yes. >> Whole bunch of stuff happening uh eventwise. So, I will go through the list. Um the graffiti bash will be at Riverside Gardens Park on Saturday, April 25th with a rain date of April 26th. That's from 11 to 4:00 p.m. There
is a street fair on Sunday, April 26th from 11:00 to 5:00. The Record Riot is back on Mechanic Street on Sunday, May 17th. Um, we have some events requesting approval. I imagine that's approval from
special events, right? Um, so we have an Earth Day community cleanup, Johnny Jazz Park on Saturday, April 25th at 11:30. Coffee Corral is holding a Cinco de Mayo event on Friday, May 1st, 4:30 to 7:30. the Redbank Charter School 8th grade
graduation ceremonies at Riverside Gardens at 4:00 p.m. They're requesting uh from 2 to 6. Then it'll be Thursday, July 11th. Also requesting Riverside Gardens on Thursday, June 11th from 8:30 to 10:30 to practice for the ceremony. The procession for the Feast of St.
Anthony on Saturday, June 13th at 9:30 a.m. and the Liberty Hose car show on Sunday, July 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. with a rain of July 19th, excuse me. Uh for parks and wreck, we have a the summer series from July 12th through
August 21st and the second annual garden tours throughout town on June 7th at 1:00 p.m. And River Center has some events, the dog walk on Saturday, May 15th from noon to 4. the Mammoth Street event on Saturday, June 13th from noon to 4:00
with a rain date of June 14th and the Redbank Arts Festival on Saturday, June 27th with a rain date of June 28th. Um, yeah, that's it. Can I have a motion to open the floor for public comment? >> Make such a motion. >> I have a second. All
>> in favor? Public? Anything on your mind? Now is the time to speak about it. >> Yeah, come on up. There's a microphone up here. Yeah. Come on up and just state your name and your address and then
All right. Uh Tom Salmon, 130 Bodman Place, 21 years here. Um I've been here before, same complaints. So, I'd like to ask each and every one of the council, mayor, how would you feel with the dump truck on
your street going beep beep beep at 4:30 in the morning, >> right? Terrible. Um, how would you feel about uh tractor trailers lining up with uh steel, wood, you know, before 6:00 in
the morning or unloading pipe at maybe 6:10 in the morning and this just goes on and on and the police come for a while, it gets better and then it doesn't. So now I see where we're going to lose our uh parking on
Bodman starting, I believe, Monday. And so I uh called Lieutenant uh Kovar I believe her name is very nice to me and I said to her well what will be the rules as like what time can they come and park in front of my home
and she couldn't give me a solid answer on that and so I would like to ask what is the answer on that but I also have a possible solution. >> Well first of all I'm not I I don't know offhand the answer. I love that you have a solution. Um, Chief, while we're while
we're here, didn't we have a conversation with the developer and we >> had contractor manager about it. Yeah, they're having difficulties.
No more there's no more room really for them to pull into to unload some of these trucks and we get complaints of double parked cars construction vehicles. So we decided to eliminate parking on the east side of Bob and place I think it's
probably off seven eight spots and give them a lane on the on the west side of Bob and place so that they can park their vehicles in there unload material or whatever they're doing safely. You know we have cars going in and out resourc
place is a pretty bus pretty busy thoroughly. >> But I I guess my question is going back to Mr. Sammon's original complaint. >> His original complaint was the noise. >> Yeah. Which is what we're dealing with now. Trucks unloading at 4 in the morning. I mean I thought >> Well, they're not unloading at
>> or even worse. They're just idling and >> they're Yeah. I mean I can't say they're idling. I mean we have officers respond there. Usually by the time we get there banging or whatever it stops. So we can't we can't issue a >> Is there anything we can do dealing with
the contractor you know or the or the >> he's been very receptive to to you know what we've been doing and talking to him you know he talks to them on a you know daily basis. >> Uhu >> um you know he's he's got signs he's got
signs out offered to put signs up. Um he's telling us it's a they're a third party. Listen, I'm still I still kind of lean like, hey, listen, if you have a third party trucking company come in that your your subcontractor hired, you know, it's still your work site. You're still
responsible for whatever. >> Yeah. It's been a year. >> Yeah. >> Almost. >> So, I mean, this is going to it's it's a part of life. I I I understand the noise ordinance and and stuff like that, but you know, construction noise does happen. I mean, I have a I have an officer that goes
there every single morning unless something really bad happens. They go there probably shortly after 7 a.m. to make sure there's no illegally parked cars, make sure there's no noise. I think maybe a handful of times. >> Yeah, people are good when they're there. >> Yeah. You know, >> I mean, I traffic does a speed limit.
>> I'm willing of course. Yeah, exactly. >> I'm willing to to do whatever it takes to >> So, one of the other things I know that we've made improvements of and even after our meeting was having them off site and being flagged into the site. >> Yes. you know, with the with the cement
trucks, we have them staged on uh Brower Place next to Monte Verde, so they're not just idling on on Bodman Place and uh they have a flag guy with a radio which calls them into the site. They dump their uh concrete and then they pull out the next one comes over.
>> Does the does the is the ordinance what what time technically are they set? >> 7:30, >> right? I mean, would it help to have the the an officer visit earlier? They're there at seven. >> I I would like to say something and that is
that um I believe they shouldn't be allowed down the street with all this noise till 7:30 in the morning. You know, they shouldn't be on their site with moving their equipment at 6:30 in the morning making this noise. This is a residential neighborhood. We have to put
up with them from 7:30 in the morning till 6:30. But if I have to read something, I have to leave my home six days a week. I'm done with these people, you know. So, I I want my time. I have it until 7:30 in the morning. I should have that. >> Was that your solution, by the way, to
have that? >> No, my solution is that they're not allowed on the street till 7:30 in the morning. They should stage themselves on the bridge and be called in at 7:30 in the morning and they can do whatever the hell they wanted to. Just leave me alone.
I've I've lost sleep for about a year now with all this noise. I man, >> you know, and I'm sure if it was in front of your house, you wouldn't be real happy either. >> No. Is there a I mean, legally, is that something we can >> I don't know if the state would allow him to stage on Well,
>> well, if they wherever they staged, they said that he he talked to uh whoever owns the old gas station um across from the lighthouse to see if you know if he could rent that from them to see if he could stage some vehicles. And the question Sam is one of the issues
that um I'm sorry one of the issues is it that like you know workers right for any job whether it's whatever wherever you're working they show up at different times and things like that are the workers showing up opening up gates making noise and things like that early >> doesn't bother >> that's what I'm just trying to figure
out like it's the truck >> it sounds like this third party trucking company probably that we're having the most issue with >> gotten it under control in a year what's it going to take >> you Oh, you know, if you can't handle your subordinates, you go. That's
generally the rule, right? >> Well, that's the issue is that this is clearly a third party. It's not the guys that are working this job site who we communicate with all the time. They're hiring a company to come in. >> They're pretty decent, you know. >> Yeah. No, they are. They've been decent with us, too, because we went the last
time we went in there, we were not very >> No, we weren't very nice to them. >> We weren't very nice. And it was after our last meeting. Um, but we made a lot of agreements at that time too and then they made a lot of improvements. I think the issue from what I'm hearing from you is from whatever this third party
trucking site is and I think even at that time I suggested putting signage at the top of Bodman that says you do not enter until a certain time. So I'm wondering if that's still an option that we can >> No, I think that we can definitely put that up >> explore. You know, I don't you know they need to go drive around and figure out
but it has to be one vendor that's the problem. It's multiples, right? It's various construction vehicles coming before the 7:30. >> It's big deliveries. These are really big trucks, you know. >> Yeah. I think the building company has
their crew squared away where they've told them you're not working until 7:30. The gates don't open >> and they've destroyed the street. So, they make twice the amount of noise when they come down because they're hitting all these bumps. Boom. Boom. You know, right? It's just
>> okay. Let's take this back tomorrow and and really round table. >> Yeah, we'll we can talk to talk about it tomorrow and go from there. >> My position is let's not have him on the street until it's time to make noise and then you know I'm stuck with you. But until then,
>> yeah, understood. No, I I totally sympathize with you and you know I wish things were a little bit easier. You know, I wish we could contact every person and >> and you know and it feels like we keep giving to them. You know, we lost our parking spot, so they can do what they want to do and still annoy the hell out
of us, >> right? >> You know what's for us? >> Well, let's see if we can do that. I don't know if it's with signage or talking to the contractor about saying no no work trucks down this road until 7:30. And >> I agree. Nothing like that. >> Yeah.
>> Let's get a sign made up and try that out, you know. >> All right. Definitely. No problem. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. I knew it wasn't going to be good news when I saw you walk in with a notebook. I'm like, he's not just here to like >> No, we knew who Mr. Sam was walk, you know? >> We knew why Mr. Sam was here. >> All right.
>> Yeah. >> Yes. Sue. >> Uh, Suzan 25 Cedar Street. I'm not speaking on behalf of the school board or anything. Um, but I am here to just announce there's a concert on April 24th at the middle school to help raise money
for the education foundation. Uh, they'll be doing songs like um I'm All right, the uh Black Water, more of like the 70 DB brothers kind of thing. Um, it's an excellent opportunity to show off Redbank. A lot of the singers are not from Redbank. They're from
surrounding towns. There will be um I believe a silent auction in a 50/50 doors open. Um it starts at 7:00, doors are opening at 6:30. Uh so if anyone's interested, uh please look at the I guess the education foundation will present something, but there'll be stuff
on Facebook. But uh just wanted to let you know about this uh new fundraiser we're doing at the um for the school and for the children. >> What did you say the date was? >> April 24th at the middle school. >> Thank you.
Anyone else? Anyone online? Jim, any questions? No. Anyone else? Okay. Can I have a motion to close the public comment? >> I'll make such a motion. >> Can I have a second? All in favor? >> All right. Christina, you got any
anything to report? >> Yeah, just a couple small things. Um, I wanted to thank the council for clearing the way for the historic uh commission to apply for a couple additional grants and obviously applaud that commission for independently seeking those. Uh, just as a reminder, it was a grant from
the same New Jersey Historic Trust that uh helped us complete the design guidelines for the historic district. So, uh hopefully uh we can uh seek some additional funds that uh add to the historic vibrancy of town and they have some interesting projects planned. Um,
also big thanks uh to well my council colleagues, the Benz, I'll use that while I have the opportunity uh who stand with me uh on the finance committee. Um, very exciting to introduce the budget and obviously huge
thanks to Jim and Tom uh for all of the hard work uh on this budget um and also for the excellent presentation uh that you provided last week to the residents. I think it was really helpful to have such a thorough breakdown of what's going on, the the wise for some of the
increases. Um I think it really helps to understand um and you know the sense of responsibility that goes into putting that budget together. So appreciate it. Thank you. >> Thank you, Ben. >> Yeah, just to echo what Christina said
about the budget. Um it's eye opening to see really what the driving factors are. Um and you know, kudos to Jim, Tom, and uh the department heads in particular to cutting and tightening their belts. when and where they can. Um,
uh, looking at the River Center events here, I know the Redbank Arts Festival is looking for sponsorship still. Tom, who uh, can they reach out to for that? >> Yeah, >> you're on.
>> So, yeah, we have a number of events coming up. Uh there is a little bit of a typo on the agenda. Uh the Mammoth Street event that is for June 13th and 14th. Uh and the arts festival are the two same thing. Uh originally we were
planning to do the event on the 13th. We have moved it to June 27th with a rain date of June 28th. It is the first ever Redbank Arts Festival. It is a celebration of visual performance and literary arts. It will take place on Mama Street from 12:00 to 4 pm that
Saturday. And yes, sponsorship opportunities are available for both that event and all of our many events at redbank.org. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you, Ben. >> Perfect. >> Uh yeah, and then also River Center, April 22nd to April 25th is home refresh
week. Um a lot of the home furnishing uh places in town will be participating. I know there's some type of basket um up for I guess is it raffle? um which I might go in for myself with how expensive uh home furnishings are nowadays. So, good stuff there. Um I
also want to shout out maybe the newest business in town, Kenny's Meals, uh right over on 120 Mammoth. Um really great owners. The food's really good. It's uh a competitor of I guess Eat Clean Bro, if anyone's familiar with that. Um Meal Prep, it's no
subscription, which is awesome, and nothing's over $10. So, couple things I've had so far have been out of the park. So, check it out. Um, and they really want to make an effort to connect with the community, which always love to see from a new business moving into
town. Um, and finally, just uh happy to say that my circle of young families continues to uh grow as I participate in more things in town. Um, Sebastian's in T-ball now, which is three years old. So, not not
much going there, but uh, it's great stuff. And, uh, >> he's he's could swing. That's the one thing. Likes to dig in the dirt. Dig in the dirt, too. >> But, uh, yeah, it's awesome. And alls I keep hearing from all the young parents is how great things are and how excited
they are to have moved here. people are moving here from San Francisco that never heard about Redbend but want to try it out and are renting and want to buy. >> So, it's, you know, always speaks to the need for housing um on all levels and uh really excited to continue to push this
to be the best town for everyone living here. Um it's good great stuff. >> Three-year-old T-ball, it's ants on a crumb. That's all it is. That ball's hit and they just all run to it. >> It's three to six, too. So, you got some kids ready to go to the MLB and then
>> good stuff though. Yeah. Do a great job. >> Yes. >> Sure. Thanks for that that update with all the kids. I think that's amazing. >> 8:15 on Saturday. >> Okay, there you go. Um, >> you're required to bring Capri Sun.
>> Oh, I am required to bring Capri Sun. Okay, I got it. >> Right. Well, as you're meeting all these young families, Ben, I hope you are sharing with them that Redbank is having a green fair on Wednesday the 22nd at the Redbank Middle School from 5 to
6:30. Um, we're doing things a little bit differently. We are using the Burough See My Legacy to showcase um the people who will be tableabling at the event. Of course, we have the middle school uh participating and I felt kind
of lucky because I know there's going to be a trash and show and somebody I know who plays storage wars got a storage container for 10 bucks and they had all these um mannequins in there. So, I was
able to get that to Diana uh for her kids to use. So, I'm kind of excited about that. So, I would like to see a lot of the grown-ups in addition to the kids come check out what is happening at the green fair. The giveaways will be um
plants and um we're trying to get some Swedish dish cloths and we're trying to get um some other things coming down the line, but I know they're happening. Um, speaking of the environmental commission, uh, they are in the process
of applying for an ANject grant, which I think is $1,500. And the purpose of that is to replace, um, the plantings at Riverside Gardens with native plants as well as clean up all the weeds that are
there and make it, you know, nice and functional again. So, that's uh, that's actually the plan. We do hope that this time Red Bank actually gets the grant, which would be amazing. And um let's see, I talked about see my legacy. So
that's great. Also, the Sha Tree Committee uh mailed out the um letters to residents in the street on Drummond Avenue to participate in our tree canopy project. purpose being ideally we would
the shade tree will donate a tree to a resident um rather a homeowner who has that property for the front lawn to create shade and if they can't get it in the front lawn then they'll try the backyard again increasing the tree canopy and reducing the heat island
effect that red bank you know to help reduce the the what do you call it heat island effect so I think that part's good um I also want to Thank um Jim and his communications team, which we never had before. They've been amazing at
communicating events and um things that are happening and coming up with innovative things like see my legacy. Uh it took a while to get the environmental commission on board, but then now, you know, we're populating it and they're seeing the value in it. And I just think it's a
great way to promote what's happening, you know, the events and who the sponsors are. they get some free promotion and so I anticipate that we'll get um it'll be a great event. So, and u thank you Jim for all the good work that
you do with the finance and the budget because I know that's hard work. Um I relinquished my spot to Ben so he could see how the cheese is made and I thought that was critical especially for a new council person. So that's all I got. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Ben. Um, I guess uh my my two uh the boards of ed I haven't been to their meetings yet and I haven't um we haven't had our parks and recck meeting yet, but I would like to say that I've been uh amazed at the progress down at Marine Park. Uh I think Laura just ran into Laura down
there. >> Um you know, so uh it's great to see progress down there. Uh I am going to comment on the budget meeting that we had last week and I was impressed how much of the council was there. The um
you know it's a tough budget and I don't think it's a surprise to anyone that our expenses are up. Um thank you by the way uh mayor deputy mayor for pointing me to that committee. Um I I think I said at the meeting but I
want to say here because wasn't that much attendance at the budget meeting that it's you know you know, it's not great news, but I think that it could have been worse. We are um doing what is necessary.
Uh the expenses for our insurance are up like everybody else's and I know our administration is working hard to mitigate that as best as possible with some success. Um, one of the things that I hear from
residents, of course, every we all would like to pay less taxes, but we also don't want less police services. We also want communication improvements. These are things we heard about going doortodoor recently and in the past. We um we need to do the fundamental
services of our town. We need to take care of our parks. You know, laying off police officers is an unthinkable. I mean I if anything I'd like to hire six more police officers. I mean this is a very difficult town to be
a police officer in. We have major thorough affairs going through it. We have a hospital. We have a downtown that's constantly having things and we have our residents that constantly have needs and emergencies and we hear we heard some about it tonight. Things happen today. It's uh you know we're not
like a two street community here. You know, it's funny. Very often I hear, well, you know, there's no speeding in uh I don't know, Little Silver or Oceanport, but you know, comparing us to some place like Oceanport is just absurd. Um you know, Redbank, we're kind of the center of this part of Mammoth
County, and we're a crossroads. So, we have to deliver these services uh as best we can. And I think that um given the difficult financial situation that the country faces uh I think the we handled it well. Uh so thank you Jim and
the whole administrative team for for doing that and I and I'm really glad that we're not just pandering to politics that it's it's a non-political budget. It really is kind of doing what's necessary. Um I don't miss the times where you know oh was a miracle we
don't have a tax increase this year. Well, we don't have a tax increase because they spent all the surplus money, you know. Well, we need that surplus money for things that we don't anticipate and to stabilize the taxes. So, going forward, you know, we don't have, oh, no tax increase next year and then we have double the tax increase the
year after that. Um, that's not really, you know, responsible fiscal management. And I think our chief financial officer, by the way, does a very nice job. He went into a lot of detail about those very things and managing our surplus. But we have projects in this town that we're all committed to. We need to
maintain them. Um anyway, so you know, it's like and we're 25% of the taxes. I believe Jim, that's about right. Right. We're about 25% of the property taxes. I think we provide a lot for that 25%.
Um anyway, that is my commentary, Mr. Mayor, and thank you for your patience. >> Thank you, Laura. So, um I'll start with Mayor's Wellness. Um we have a event on May 12th out in
Princeton because New Jersey, um Healthcare Equality Institute is having their me wellness for all the people throughout the state. And I guess we're allowed to say that we got an award this year for being a healthy town. So, that was uh good. Um we're having a woman's
health talk. Um Patty White is going to talk on uh May 9th. Yeah, at 11:15 at the senior center, six steps for women to age well. Um, it's going to tie into the talk that we had which was on the
blue zone um that some of pe people from the town came to at the senior center talking about eating well and exercising and all those things. Um, so important stuff. Uh, that's mayor's wellness. I think that's it for mayor's well. Oh, we're going to be at the environmental
fair too. Um, so they have a table set up there. Animal w well welfare. Um, a big change. I've been announcing that we're going to have a rabies clinic on March 2nd, but because we couldn't get the veterinarian and the uh health department there on May 2nd, we switched
it to May 9th, still at the firehouse up on um Spring Street, the first state station up there, and everyone um is okay with us switching the dates there. So, we had to do that today kind of. Um, and animal welfare will be at the green
fair also. And, um, lots of other stuff coming out. May 15th, we'll be down at forgot the name of what we're doing down at Broadwalk when the day it's opening. Walk your dog on Broadwalk or something.
Something like that, right, Ben? Yeah. Dog walk on Broadwalk. That's it. I knew it was catchy. And um there'll be dogs there and chickens, lots of different things. So there'll be dogs to adopt. Lots of um things going on. Louis Legacy
will be there with their dogs to adopt. They're so cute. Um so that's it for animal welfare. Uh library continues to do so many things. Um they have I was just looking at their calendar like like one week they have like four events
going on. Family story time. Somebody told me they went to this paint and sip where they hot chocolate and they painted with their kids. What a great time they had. I just heard it from a parent. What a great thing. But check out their calendar. They have like so many events at the library. Um dance
fitness. They have a a talk on de uh tech coming up. Just a lot of things going on there. Um two things that I just want to mention is that because I heard um Christina talk about grants for historical stuff. the women's club. You
know that it's in the Reckless building on Broad Street. They got a grant. It's a beautiful building. You should really It's really And it's got historic pictures all over it. It's gorgeous. And they had asked me to write a letter in support of them because I do belong to that women's club. They're really a nice
group of women. Um they did get one grant um from the M Mammoth County Historical Society. They are redoing a lot of it, the porches and the steps and a lot of that. Yep. and they just um went to New Jersey, Preserve New Jersey
to apply for another grant which I wrote in support of that too. So, they're doing a lot of work on that building and I'm really glad they're keeping it the way it is because it's really a nice place and it's a venue you can rent out too like you know people don't seem to know that but it yeah we've used it a lot for different events at Mammoth
University too. So, it's a great venue and I think that's it for me. Thanks. Oh, and thanks for all the work on the finance too. Thanks. >> Thank you. And everybody, >> you need a minute. >> I just popped my dinner of one starburst
in my mouth. Um, >> it was a busy day. Um, happy birthday to my son Otto who turned 12 today. >> Yay. >> Hosted a bunch of Red Bank kids at my house. It was wonderful.
Um, this Saturday, April 11th, um, there's an expungement clinic. It's um a wonderful partnership. Uh Soul Kitchen, Burough of Redbank, Parker Health, Mayor's Wellness Campaign, um New Jersey Re-entry Corporation.
Um you'll find RSVP information for this through the Burough Red Bank Instagram and Facebook. Um but walk-ins are welcome. Why attend an expungement clinic? I share this because oftentimes people don't know what an expungement
clinic is. um and get free legal consultations about expungement eligibility, expungement filing and resource information. Um so please, please go look at this. Go see why this helps residents. Go see why people deserve second chances. Go see
why this helps people who are eligible. Um it's a wonderful service and it's really unique that we offer it in our bureau. um pushcard or uh license application. Um again, I just want to commend our communications in the
bureau. They did a beautiful job with explaining what the push cart license process is and what is eligible uh through this program and what isn't with wonderful visuals online of what can and
what cannot be used. Um the deadline to submit for a push cart license application is actually the 15th of April. There was a notice that went out that it was extended. Um so applicants submit by the 15th of April at 11:00 a.m. here at
Burough Hall. Um but there's more information about that again through the Burough social medias of Burough of Redbank on Instagram and on Facebook. Um, the visual arts committee is hosting their first ever graffiti bash. Um, this
will be just an explosion of live art. Just an explosion of live art. Um, just really large wood panels um in Riverside Gardens Park um with artists there um doing art as well as vendors and music.
Um this is Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a rain date of April 26th. Um, I want to thank um John the Barber of Kings of the Craft who's located on West Front Street. Um, who is a really um, wonderful partner on this.
He's really deep in the art scene and he's bringing a ton of artists in for that day as well as constructing these really large panels um, that will be in the park. Um, so it's going to be a really unique experience and I'm just extremely proud that it's Red Bank
that's hosting it. Um and then lastly, the first ever Redbank Arts has a festival that's being spearheaded by River Center. As um Councilman Euro stated, uh Saturday, June 27th with a rain date of June 28th. And as a councilman stated, they are still
looking for sponsorships. Um but they are still looking for um any artists, any vendors, any people that are makers that live in Redbank. Mammoth Street has plenty of room for everybody to be
involved and this is the moment of the invitation for people to be involved. Um, so anybody who wants to be a part of that event can email info@redbank rivercenter.org.
Um, and that's it. Thank you, Mayor. >> Thank you. Um, I just want to take a minute and highlight a couple of uh burrow employees. One, somebody texted me a message that someone had posted online that just said, "Hey, I called up the burrow and reported a pothole and
within like 20 minutes, Jerry from the public works department came out and filled it." And so, kudos to Jerry. I was at the library last week returning a book uh for my wife and I pulled up in front and there was a a mother with like two or three kids and she couldn't
figure out the meter and I was helping her do the meter. We realized the meter wasn't working and I said, "You know, you can go in. I'm going to call real quick and let him give him a meter number so you don't get a ticket. So I called Bill Wilk over at the parking authority and I gave him the meter number and I went inside to get a book
for my wife and when I came out, Bill was already there changing the meter head. So really responsive employees uh reflects well on on all of us and uh wanted to give him a shout out. That's all I got. Jim, what do you got? >> Thank you, man. I appreciate that
feedback too. Um just from our side, administrative side, uh the budget presentation that was held last Thursday. I just want to obviously give the commendations where they're due to the finance department, the finance committee, the ad hoc committee that's uh oversees that that process as well
and all the tremendous work that the uh department heads did. Um, with several iterations of that going back to them and telling them to take closer looks at their budgets and be sure to tighten up where they can and justify um their
needs to to me particularly um when new programming or or new uh items were requested. So I I do give them a lot of credit um given the the landscape of the budget that we had to work in. Um next
week uh next Thursday I will be heading down to Atlantic City in the morning to present at the transaction conference which is uh the focus for I was asked to do this through our uh colleagues over there at easy ride. Um so myself and Jim
Gilde the administrator of Westfield will be on a round table or a panel discussion discussing our um electric vehicle strategy in Redbank and the progress that we've made and the implementations that we have in the future. So happy to do that and
represent Redbank in that way. Um, last week we had a meeting with the Mammoth County SPCA uh with myself and um Paul Pedto, the the chair of the animal welfare committee along with TJ Moss uh representative of the animal welfare
committee. It was good to sit down with Commissioner Litra who's also the director of the Mammoth County SPCA along with some members of his staff to discuss a couple concerns that we had. um which was really good that we met because they were able to provide us
with more indepth reporting that we hadn't received and so we were actually able to see the amount of times that they were in Redbank on a monthly basis and actually it was much more than what we had thought. So we had asked for that
reporting moving forward um which we will get and the animal welfare committee will review. So that was a good meeting. Um definitely I think put us all back on a level playing field and reset expectations of both sides of the table there. So that was good. Uh just
yesterday I went out to Sunset Park with Mammoth Conservation Group and our um representatives from VHB Engineers who are doing the LSRP remediation study at Sunset Park along with Shauna from the director of community development. And
we had a very good meeting and walked a lot of that site um just to see the where the uh the test pits were um where the they were gathering the information from and kind of talk about the the timeline process of how that's moving along and just to again touch base with
Mammoth Mammoth Conservation who's a a great partner in that project. So it was a very good meeting um to go through that as well. And lastly, I just want to remind everybody that all of our meetings, planning board, zoning board, council meetings are broadcast on uh the
YouTube channel. And obviously thank our community engagement team for making sure that all that happens and Shauna and her office as well. And uh you can always access that through Burrowof Redbank through YouTube and through our Facebook page as well. That's it, Mayor. Thank you.
>> Thank you. And just uh reminding residents that uh Jim has completed the manager's report, annual report again for 2025. Um so if you want to get a detailed explanation for what's been happening and what progress we've made, it's it's
all in the report. It's a really really >> even scan the QR code tonight if you wanted to. We we put it on display just to scan tonight. But >> feel free to grab it online. >> Yeah, right. Pay it online. Um, I think that's all we got. Can I have a motion to adjourn to executive session?
>> So moved. >> I'll second that. >> All in favor? >> I. >> And we have five minutes, Mr. >> Yep. Greg, you want to give your little spiel? >> Yes. So, the burough council will now retire to executive session. We'll discuss personal uh personnel matters u
specifically um employment compensation. The con the conversation will take approximately 15 minutes and we will take no action following executive session. 15 minutes five. Didn't mean to scare you there,
Mary. Have a great night everybody. Thank you.