Sorry. >> Good evening everybody and welcome. >> This meeting is being held in accordance with the public laws of 1975 chapter 231. An adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a notice sent to the Asbury Park Press, the tour times and the Star Ledger and posted in the
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moment for a comment. Whether you're appearing in person or via Zoom, you must provide your name to be recognized. Please rise for the pledge of >> allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag and states of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under
God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Please. May. >> Council member Bonitakis here. Council member Cassidy, >> present. >> Council member Facey Blackwood, >> present. >> Council member Forest, >> present. >> Council member Janome,
>> present. >> Deputy Mayor Triiano, >> here. >> Mayor Portman >> here. >> Um, for those of you who have not attended a council meeting before, I just want you to know it's always this crowded. So, we have a very engaged uh
group of residents here in Redbank and we're grateful for it. Um, >> you're very funny, mayor. >> Thank you. We have a bunch of stuff to get to, but um Jim had something. You said you had a statement you need to read. Correct. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh tonight's a great
night for the Red Bank Police Department. Uh under my authority as a burl manager to appoint and promote within the department. I am proud to affirm and fully support Chief Frzy's recommendations for the promotion of Detective Perez to Sergeant, Sergeant Kovar to Lieutenant, and Lieutenant
Kennedy to Captain. I've reviewed the selection process, scoring, and qualifications of each candidate with Chief Frzy, and I want to commend him for conducting such a fair, thorough, and thoughtful process. Each of these officers has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and
professionalism, qualities that truly reflect the values of our department and the community. These promotions represent both individual achievement and the continued growth and strength of the Redbank Police Department. Tonight is a night to celebrate their accompl
accomplishments and contributions. Congratulations to all three of you. >> Y I'd like to tell you a little bit more about each of our promoting police officers. Uh first of is the promotion of Paul Perez to the rank of sergeant. Paul grew up in Edison, New Jersey where
he attended public schools and graduated from Edison High School in 1999. He went on to earn an associate specialized technology degree in graphic arts from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Pursuing his goal of becoming police officer, Paul attended the Cape May County Police Academy through the alternate route program and joined the
Redbank Police Department in April 2007. Throughout his career, Paul has been a valuable member of the department. He has served in the patrol division and is currently assigned to the detective bureau where he has investigated numerous major crimes and oversees the department's Megan's Law Offenders.
Paul's fluency in Spanish has also been instrumental in preparing criminal cases for prosecution, particularly cases involving crimes against children. Paul is married to his wife, Erin, and they have a son, Benjamin. Yeah, that's it. Come on, Paul. Let's uh
let's take >> Yes. anyone that wants to >> press for picture >> when it comes to one of you. I just want you to be able to hold back. Got it. Okay. So, uh, please repeat after me. I
Paul Perez Perez >> do solemnly swear >> swear >> that I will support and comply >> with the Constitution of the United States of America, >> Constitution and the laws of the state of New Jersey, >> the laws and ordinances of the Burrow of
Redbank, >> rules and regulations of the Redbank Police Department, >> the law enforcement code of ethics. that I will faithfully discharge the duties >> of my office as sergeant to the best of
my ability >> of my office as sergeant >> of my office sergeant >> to the best of my ability this down here. Appreciate you. Congratulations. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. No big teeth.
We have the promotion of Heather Cohart to the rank of lieutenant. Heather Co. Heather Kobar grew up in Middletown, New Jersey, where she attended public schools and graduated from Middletown South High School in 2000. She went on to earn an associates degree in fine arts from Brookdale Community College.
Heather began her career with the Redbank Police Department in November 2007 as a police dispatcher. In August 2008, she was hired as a probationary police officer and attended the Kate May County Police Academy. She was later promoted to the rank of sergeant in August 2015.
Throughout her career, Heather has worked in several different capacities serving in the patrol division and detective bureau. Heather is currently Heather is currently assigned to the department's traffic safety unit where she oversees traffic enforcement, pedestrian safety, and investigates serious motor vehicle crashes, just to
name a few. Heather also works in conjunction with the parking authority to ensure enforcement. Heather is married to her wife, Jenna, and they have three children, Finn, Harper, and Maya. There you >> go. Got it. You're good. We're good now.
There we go. >> That's the shot. >> I, Heather Kovar >> I, Heather Khar, >> do solemnly swear >> domly swear >> that I will support and comply >> I will support and comply >> with the Constitution of the United States of America >> with the Constitution of the United States of America.
>> Constitution and the laws of the State of New Jersey >> the Constitution and the laws of the state of New Jersey. the laws and the ordinances of the Burough Red Bank. >> Rules and regulations of the Red Bank Police Department >> and the law enforcement code of ethics
>> and the law enforcement code of ethics. >> And I will faithfully discharge >> and I will faithfully discharge >> the duties of my office as lieutenant >> the duties of my office as lieutenant >> to the best of my ability. >> to the best of my ability. Thank you. Thank you. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations. This is the best. Thank
you so much. All right. All right. Last but not least, the promotion of Robert Kennedy to the rank of captain. >> Robert Sean Kennedy was born and raised in Redbank. >> Attended the public school system and graduated from Redbank Regional High
School in 1991. >> He's the son of retired Redbank Police Lieutenant Robert Kennedy senior and Patricia Kennedy, retired senior secretary with the burough's department of public works. His brother Patrick also proudly served as a Redbank police officer, continuing the family's long
tradition of public service. After high school, Shawn enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the infantry division and was stationed overseas in Korea. He was honorably discharged following his service. Following in his father's footsteps, Shawn began his career with the Redbank Police Department in 1996 and was hired
as a police office dispatcher. In December of 1997, he was hired as a probationary police officer and attended the New Jersey State Police Academy. He was promoted to sergeant in October 2008 and to lieutenant in April 2014. Shawn is currently a watch commander in
the patrol division where he schedules training, conducts internal affairs investigations, and is a firearms range instructor. Shawn is the proud father of Shawn and Brooke. Good. arrange that just
do it this way. Hold that there. There we go. There we go. All right. >> Repeat after me. I, Robert Kennedy, >> I, Robert Kennedy, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support and comply >> that I will support and comply >> with the Constitution of the United
States of America >> the Constitution of the United States of America. >> The Constitution and laws of the state of New Jersey the >> Constitution and laws of the state of New Jersey. >> The laws and ordinances of the Burough Red Bank. >> Laws and ordinances of the B. the rules and regulations of the Redbank Police Department. >> rules and regulations of the Redbank
Police Department >> and the law enforcement code of ethics. I will that I will faithfully discharge the duties >> faithfully discharge the duties >> of my office as captain >> of my office as captain >> to the best of my ability. >> to the best of my ability.
That's a little slow on the draw. >> All right, >> there you go. >> Steelberg. All right, >> big teeth. up. >> Oh, it's gorgeous.
>> Right. All right. Yeah, >> you're right offer. You deserve >> There's a good chance that Frank Woods is going to give us a ticket because we're probably over capacity. >> Go ahead, Chief. >> Real quick, guys, I just want to I'm really astonished by the uh attendance
tonight. Turnout's great. It's a the big >> testament of the officers that supported tonight. Um and I'm so happy for them, their faculty, um the burrow community in general. Um this is a long time coming. You know, I
wanted to get this done earlier in the year. This things, you know, taking over the department kind of slowed me down a little bit. Um but, you know, now that we've fulfilled the ranks, um table organization for the police department is complete. looking forward to meeting with my new
administration, kind of go over some strategic goals that I had set when I first became chief. Um, now we can get these we can move forward towards that and kind of get to the goals department to bring us together, keep the community safe and all that. So,
>> I really appreciate the turnout, the support from the department. Uh, I want to thank the mayor and council, deputy mayor, tire council, bur manager Gant for your support tonight with the uh promotions. Um, it really means a lot to me because now I can move forward and kind of like bring each department to
where I want it want it to go. >> Thank you. >> Really appreciate it. >> We have our state here as well. Assembly people. Ben, you want to say anything or you good? >> All right. >> He's here for Kathy. >> I mean, Margie, you want you got anything? >> They're here for Kathy Weird.
>> Say congratulations. I know you're here for Kathy, but you know, we figured we'd take advantage of you guys being here. >> Yeah. >> Well, next up, we have a proclamation in honor of Kathy Reirden.
>> And uh I'm going to read that and then you guys have I believe you guys have one as well for Kathy, right? All right. Actually, we'll let >> them go first. >> We'll give it a minute. Yeah, we'll let you know. You want to give it three minutes so I can move my car? >> Are you >> um blocking in the police cars in the
back? >> I'm like literally blocking the police >> like they can't call >> so they can't get out. Okay. >> Come back. >> You're going to make him come back and shake our hands. >> I don't want to be >> Did he say something to him? >> 100%.
>> Yes. Didn't have to do that. You have your keys. >> Thank you, sir. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> I'll take another one. >> Thank you. >> Congratulations, Catherine. Hey, nice
shiny judges. Congratulations. >> Well deserved. >> Thank you. >> You're so funny. >> What are you doing here? I do. >> I went over >> it.
It's on. It cuts out. But when I turn it off, I can hear out of this. I >> think it was on. No out driveway. Look at that. >> You know, >> all right. about ready to >> continue with the agenda.
>> Was going to say the program, but >> um next up we are honoring Kathleen Rearen. >> Yay. >> We're at nurse Kathy, as she is affectionately known, is the school nurse at Redbank Primary School in Redbank, New Jersey and her 13th year in
the district. And whereas over 90% of the students come from economically disadvantaged families, nur nurse Kathy is a dedicated member of the school staff, Kathy is constantly thinking of what can be done to improve the general health and well-being of our students, their families, the staff, and community
as a whole. And whereas nurse Kathy participates in the I and RSC RS committee and holds various bike helmet sales throughout the year in order to promote safety. Her office is filled with positive quotes and messages for students. And whereas she works with
outside partners to ensure every need is met, even for those who have a financial or language challenge. These include Optical Academy, Tender Smiles, Horizons, United Way, Riverview Medical Center, the Visiting Nurses Association, and other organizations that help support the health and general
well-being of primary school students. And whereas she can be counted on 100% of the time to help a student who needs some extra TLC, support from the sidelines, a hug, smile, or ice pop, she is always compassionate towards students and families and assists in providing necessities outside of the educational
setting. She reaches out to others for home and nutritional assistance to support the whole child. And whereas she runs the fresh fruit and vegetable grant program in conjunction with the Chartwell's food service staff. This program has increased a healthier lifestyle by introducing more fruits and
vegetables to all students. Under her guidance, the primary school won first place in 2017 in the grants annual award. She provides weekly information to the staff to promote healthy eating as part of their lessons. And whereas she is the epitome of a professional when called upon by student, staff,
admin, or families, nurse cat, nurse Kathy always makes herself available. And whereas throughout her many connections, she ensures the students have all they require. The health office is one where all stakeholders feel safe thanks to the environment established by nurse Kathy. She goes above and beyond
educating students, families, and staff on how to live a healthy and safe life. And whereas her work is a tribute to the difference she has made to so many in our community. With gratitude, respect, and admiration, we would like to honor her for all her achievements and what she has done for the greater Redbank
community. Therefore, I, William Portman, mayor of the Burough of Redbank, on behalf of the council and a proud and grateful community, to hereby recognize Kathleen Rearen for her outstanding achievements and congratulate her on her acceptance of the 2025 NJSBA Unsung Superheroes in
Education Award. >> Y Laura's gonna join you. >> Excellent. >> Oh, thanks. >> I think you should bring your family up too grandchild. having a good time.
in the old days like the old days. >> Kathy, why don't you stay here? We're gonna ask our state senator and assembly people then go Paul Marlin and the L Peter pole to come on up >> give you some more awards >> you Margie Donlin and
today we have a proclamation from the state congratulating you on this tremendous that she as a physician and moreover as a mom of kids in the schools. I know how important having someone you can trust um in the schools when you're sending your kids to school
that they can well cared for that you're out for them is a tremendous responsibility that often does not go recognized. So this is you deserve this above and beyond all recognition. Congratulations. I have to reiterate what Marlin said.
Having a school nurse that is dedicated and uplifting to their students is just such amazing. Thank you to the mayor and the council for honoring such a wonderful person. And I'd like to help Senator, >> thank you all for coming out. Thank you.
Congratulations, Kathy. Thank you to Councilwoman Jonan for reaching out to us to be part of this. >> We'll nurse. I had to do that. You know that. >> We really appreciate it. And with this proclamation, which is signed by the Senate President Speaker, we're going to make sure the entire state of New Jersey
knows how special of a person you have. >> Yes. you guys. >> All right. All good. >> Thank you for coming. >> I just want to say a few words. I've known Kathy a long time. Um, some of you might know I was a school nurse. Then I
became a professor of school nursing in 2000. And I don't remember what year you were in my program, but I don't take any credit for how great she was. She was a great student when she came into the school nursing certificate program. I knew you'd be a great school nurse. I
just knew it. And then we reconnected when I guess during COVID during a COVID vaccine clinic and I'm like, "Oh my god, Kathy Weirden works in our primary school. And I'm so excited that we have such a great school nurse in Redbank.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Y >> All right. And the hits keep coming here at Red Bank. We have a proclamation um in recognition of the Redbank Middle School boys soccer team who are the Shore Athletic League champions.
So tough. >> Whereas the Redbank Middle School boys soccer team has achieved the prestigious title of shore athletic league champions. >> Whereas this marks the sixth year claiming the first place title of the
Shore Athletic League. Whereas head coach John Adranovitz and assistant coach Jonathan Rue did an excellent job teaching their athletes to be their very best on and off the field. Whereas athletic director Isaac Nathansson provided the necessary resources to help
support this championship journey. Whereas the Red Bank Middle School boys team closed out the season with an undefeated record of 11 and0. Whereas the Rockets allowed only five goals and recorded six shutout games throughout the season. Whereas the
Redbank Middle School soccer team concentrated on the joy, camaraderie, and the skill of the game where all team members contributed to the overall success of the team and demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship. Whereas on October 23rd, 2025, the Redbank Middle
School boys soccer team faced off against Union Beach in the Shore Athletic League Championship. The Redbank Middle School Boys soccer team were victorious 1 Z and solidified their place as the best team in the Shore Athletic League Conference. Therefore, I, William Hortman, mayor of the Burough
Redbank, on behalf of the council, a proud community, to hereby recognize the Redbank Middle School Boys soccer team as the 2025 Shore Athletic League champions. Congratulations. >> Yeah, we're gonna I'm gonna have you all come up one by one. I have a certificate
for each and every one of you. Not a good >> name. >> Call out a name. >> I like our cl >> I know we have a good certificate of excellence to Aria Roas.
Next up, Romeo. Gorgeous. Next up, we have Kevin Boyd, Jr. Next up, Gail Castillo Garcia. Podios are >> next up Fitzgerald. Enrique Guerrero Diaz. Jordan Garz.
30 minutes for Mexico. Hello there. Morales think we're going to run out of space over there. Yes. Anthony Olivarez Palma. Sanchez like a defender
like sweeper just clear them all out. Alexander Perez P. Christopher Rodriguez left winger. Right wing. >> Someone heckled me. They're like he's right winger. Stand of all roses.
What's better? >> Alexander carry on. >> All right. Mayor again reading Tyler Tro. Lord, heaven to our Besiden, the last minute
Thanks. >> Finally, John. Oh, no. Hold on. We have two more here for our coaches, right? >> Yeah. >> First up, John Adronovitz. Head to Jonathan >> and I This is their second year in the row,
right? That they annual >> I recognize I recognize the last >> How's your like sixth eighth graders teasing? >> Oh man. All right. The answer is nothing. Congratulations, >> Greg. I haven't seen you.
>> Jump spot. >> Hey, Greg, you look great. You look like you got your walking in this month. I did a lot of walking. A lot of walking. >> Paid off. You would have been proud of us. >> Hey, look at that. >> Here.
Yes. >> You have it all figured out. Hey, you want to step to the front maybe so the folks >> the microphone >> there. I'm excited to be back. I did not know I'd be following the promotions as well as uh Cathy's confirmation. My daughter went through primary. My son's a
student. Know how exceptional you are. Thank you to the mayor and the council for having us and taking the time. Thank you to all our supervisor here, Dr. Rome, Mr. Dy, Mr. Hers, Mr. >> I want to especially thank the parents. Their presence was felt throughout the
season. Always had great support at games, away games. The parents frequently provided the kids drinking stacks for after the game and we even had parents. We had a great group of kids to work with and the coach as the coaches and the credit for that goes to
right behind me here. Thank you. He takes care of the schedule and the buses, the referees, the equipment and many other days that coaches don't have to. We get to focus on coaches. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, head coach John Andronovitz. Uh we've done this together for three
seasons now. Each year each year we have raised the bar for what this program should look like. John believes in accountability, respect, and part these values that guide our demonstrates it as an educator and as a coach and he expects it to work. Speaking for myself as a teacher and as
a coach, but even more so as a parent, I understand how vital it is to instill these values and in complete alignment with your vision for what a middle school soccer program can be. It's been a lot of fun to experience this. >> So, the last time that the RV boys soccer team was here was back in 2022.
They defeated Randy in the championship game and a triumphant return to the top of the league for our team. We had fallen short of the championship the previous two seasons and we had a hurdle to overcome. We had an underdog mentality and a chip on our shoulder. This 2025 season was different. While
the goal was the same, the vibe was at the second or third practice that I went over to coach Andron and said something to the effect of we're really good. John we were not the underdog this or even playing a game that we had a group of skilled and knowledgeable players. Their ability and aptitude for
the sport as well as their chemistry scared to us. Our job is totally regular season schedule started soon after the boys just kept going. As the season went on, we saw the kids step up as quiet leaders and we saw our team's confidence grow, but the confidence never developed into arrogance or
confidence. The boys to their credit remains focused. End result was that we got to bring the title back to Red Bank Middle School. Want to recognize the boys on a couple roster at the Red Bank Middle School. The soccer teams have a unique experience of walking at Mount Pacy Park
for practices and games. I track the distance on my phone and it's about exactly one mile arena to our practice. We get to play our games on the best home field in the league that we have to earn. I respect you all because when it's Friday and your mind and body are Friday tired, it would be very easy for
a 12 or 13 year old kid to skip practice and simply go home. But you guys did not guys showed up, took that walk to the park and when you got there, you all practiced on a team and you all did it with commitment and dedication. Furthermore, I know many of you play from the academy to travel. These teams
come with their own commitments and obligations. Many of you go from our practice to another practice. You also play multiple games on the youth. Sports have changed and for many, representing your school and town doesn't have the same importance that it didn't. could have chosen to focus on your other teams
and not bother to come out for the school tour, but that didn't happen. This team consists of the best boys soccer players at the Red Bank. The best of the best want to be Red B. To me, it's important and I hope for you it's important that you play this season jersey with such
that you won a championship alongside the kids that you are growing up with here in is an experience that can't be replicated. You should be proud. Council here has taken the time to recognize your achievement as well as your parents and everyone else here because they are proud. You are an undefeated team.
>> That's right. >> Well done, boys. Good job. >> Yeah. >> Bravo. Thank you guys. Thank you so much. >> Be good. >> You're welcome. Good to see you. >> Bye. Good to see you. >> That's mom.
>> I am Otto's mom. That's right. >> Otto's home. Auto's mom. That's me. >> Hello guys, please. >> What? >> Okay, we got one more. >> I got it. I got it. No one's here anyway, right?
>> Yeah, it's like a second season at the middle. No one's here anyway. >> And while our families are filing out, I'm just going to read one more proclamation. Epilepsy Awareness Month. >> I should probably move the
>> I got it. The camera. I moved it. Whereas epilepsy awareness month is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about epilepsy seizures and side effects as well as to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. And whereas epilepsy is
defined by a tendency to experience seizures, sudden abnormal bursts of electrical activity in the brain that can disrupt behavior, awareness, and bodily control. And whereas there are multiple types of seizures, and they can look different in different people. And whereas epilepsy can also lead to challenges such as fatigue, memory
difficulties, mood changes, anxiety, and trouble concentrating. All of which can significantly impact daily life. And whereas epilepsy is a spectrum disease compro comprised of many diagnoses including a growing number of rare epilepsies that are increasingly being identified through
their genetic links. And whereas epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, nearly 3.4 4 million people in the US, including more than 123,000 in New Jersey, live with active epilepsy. And whereas being diagnosed with epilepsy can affect your
safety, relationships, independence, and so much more. And despite challenges, many people with epilepsy can live happy, healthy, and productive lives with proper medical care and treatment. And whereas while many treatments are approved to treat seizures, 30 to 40% of
people with epilepsy still live with uncontrolled seizures. And the epilepsy related medical costs associated with uncontrolled epilepsy are two to 10 times higher than those of controlled epilepsy. And whereas protections exist in the Americans with Disabilities Act and related civil rights laws, but people with epilepsy still encounter
discrimination in areas including employment, education, and housing. And whereas we must increase public knowledge about epilepsy and seizure first aid to change the way people think about epilepsies and seizures. decrease stigma and improve outcomes because 25% of the public say they would be nervous
around a person with epilepsy. And whereas the Epilepsy Foundation Alabama is a statewide nonprofit organization working to ensure no one faces epilepsy alone through free seizure first aid training, advocacy efforts, support groups, awareness
events, and more to support the one in 26 who will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. Therefore, I, William Portman, mayor of Redbank, on behalf of a grateful council to hereby proclaim November epilepsy awareness month to encourage New Jersey residents to act together so no one faces epilepsy alone.
>> Mayor, may I please? >> Yes. >> Um, mayor, I want to thank you very much for having this proclamation about epilepsy. I have a child with epilepsy and all that you've described are some of the things that she's had to deal with and as a parent having to deal with
that too. and being very strong advocate for your child. So, thank you. >> Thank you for sharing, Nancy. Um, quick announcement. Um, will there be free parking in Redbank? Not every day, but Thanksgiving weekend, November
27th to the 30th. And also for the Christmas holiday season from December 11th to December 26th. So, tell all your driving friends, parking is free. Um, also want to announce that we have appointed Taylor Chalmer's to the an
animal welfare advisory committee. You, Brian, you want to come up and take that picture again? The before and after picture? You want to wait a little longer? >> All right. All right. >> Um, next up we have a presentation from
uh, Pulse, which is our social work program here in Redbank. Um, and Shante Middleton and Garren Nathan are going to come up and uh tell us a little bit about the program. What's are all the microphones working? That might be easiest if you want to sit
right at that table there and then you guys can pass the mic as needed. >> Somebody can even sit up here. >> You can. Thank you. I have a You do. Okay. >> Thank you. Goodies. We're getting goodies at the
council. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Do me a favor. There's a blue button. I can make sure the red light comes on. >> Yes. on here or here.
>> The big silver one on the top. is still a mentor and a friend to me and she was already established clinician in the community. So what what better person to ask to to come aboard and to and to get my get the get these ideas together and pitch it to to several
because that's where where it first started. Um and the way how it started we we applied for a grant that was for one year and in serville is a is a bit different from where is how we comparable
the main goal was to lower uh use of force. That was our main goal. The but with that goal how we got to that goal was to first we needed the buyin from the officers. We needed the buyin from from the community and also we wanted to
bring back community policing and the and we definitely did that in several in the first year. In our first year we uh the rate of use of force went down by 47%. Um and since then it has steady steadily declined. Um this year alone
we've uh contacted over 600 families um or 600 contacts with families in Saraveville. Um, so we are we are the boots on the ground. We are like the the the where the where the officers are not getting out of the cars and and walking
and talking. We are the folks walking and talking. And also we wanted to get back to that community policing like I said because a lot of times um about 80% of the calls that are that are um that go to the officers are not law enforcement related. They're they're social service related.
So we wanted to um change the perception of of how people view the police. Um, and the way how we do that is because the way how we can do that is a lot of times officers go to houses on their wor on people's worst days and
and if we can not only get a referral from the from from the police department and then contact them after their worst day and give them the resources that they need and not only sometimes they don't even want our resources, sometimes they don't even want to help, but that then call them back two, three weeks
later, a month later just to check in on them to see how they're doing that goes that goes such a long way. So that was the way how we bought into the community because the community didn't even know that we existed and then when we're once we were started making calls and and and contacting them going showing up at
their house calling them sometimes we would show up with officers and saying hey how you doing it's not a it's not a on the door please open up your door we are the police. No we are we are there um with off sometimes officers in the back and we're saying hey how are you how can we help you? So that was the way
that we changed the the the the way how some folks looked at uh uh police to to more positive uh positive. Also the way how we had the officers buy into what we were doing uh was I can tell you just a quick
story. Uh when I first got on, I think I started at 12 o'clock and the the maybe about a half hour into the a half hour into the shift, there was a call that came over the radio about a domestic dispute between a 13-year-old and a father. Um now, by the time I got
out to the house of officers, I already have been there for about 45 minutes. Once I arrived there, it seemed it it it wasn't just a domestic dispute. It was about a 13-year-old being very upset that his dad was always drunk uh and started fights in the house. And now
this was 12:30 in the afternoon and this guy was heavily um uh heavily inebriated by 12:30. That means he's been drinking since about 9:00 a.m. And what started the fight was that he did not want to go to the hospital and and the son and the son and mother were very tired of the
situation that was going on at him. Um the way how we got uh uh the way how we got the the officers to buy in is that once I showed up um maybe about 15 minutes after I I was able to coach the father to to get into the ambulance and go out uh go to the hospital to get
checked out. By the time about maybe about five minutes or 10 minutes after I showed up, one of the officers already left the scene. Now with that officer now when I told you they were been they had been there two officers been there for 45 minutes after I showed up. Now that officer can now go back on the
road, go patrol and actually do cop things, >> keeping the uh keeping the the community safe. The other officer was very happy because now he didn't have to call APS or and wait for APS to call him back to say, "Hey, um we have to force this guy, put him in handcuffs and try to get him
to the hospital." >> Right? >> That it did not it did not happen like that. So, um he would he he finally got into the ambulance and he went and got checked out. And when I tell you by the time I got back to the police station it was almost like it was like high fives and like oh my god I can't believe this
happened. This is great. You guys are awesome. That was the that was the initial part of and of course there were many other instances of when uh things like that happened. But um we from that point on we knew that we were making a great change in several. Now, like I
said, sear is a lot different from from Redbank and Shantae and the rest of the team will definitely speak to that, but I just wanted to give you guys an overview of how we got started and uh where we're going to move to. >> Yes. So, in regard to Redbank, we uh were welcomed into Redbank by Deputy
Mayor Kate. And in doing so, we were able to um meet with community providers and really assess what individuals needs are. There is no clear-cut um response that we have in terms of going out and meeting with people. There's no script that we follow. We really do this assess
um a person's need for services. So come in from the police officer themselves. It comes in from some community members. It comes in some from some community providers. Um we try to figure out what the root cause of the issue is and how
we can best assess or assist them. Um, at times when people are struggling, it's hard to get social services or that that person on the phone that can typically help them. So, we are we hold their hand until they can get to where
they need to go. Um, the third part of what we do is we try to restore the relationship between the community and law enforcement. I mean, um, we do circle back because like Garen said, police officers go out and see people on their worst days and many times they
don't get the feedback about what happened afterward. There's been several times that I've been here in Redbank and um, I reached back out to an officer because whoever we have assisted because of the officer said, "You know what? That officer was really nice. They were really kind." And for the officers to
hear that, they're just like, "Thank you." because they don't get that things that they need on an everyday basis. We often tell a lot of community members when we're meeting with them that um what they don't understand is that officers have to go out on every single call that comes in and so they it's
overwhelming. So um we do try to be that bridge and let them know we let everybody proudly know that we're stationed here within the Redbank Police Department and that we are a link um to them. So like I said, we we get the referrals that come in. We try to review any prior incidents and see what the
root cause is and try to access services for individuals. But we also have um uh a lot of involvement in terms of community resources and community events. So should
>> Hi, my name is Jaclyn Henry. I'm a licensed social worker. I work full-time with Preferred Beaver Health Group um the NJ4S Compass program. So I am in all the schools in Mammoth County doing French and education. I started my day in Redbank Middle School this morning teaching the seventh graders about
turning conflict around. Um so I'm very happy to be here tonight. So community resources once we resources in general once we do the initial assessment see what the needs are we want to revisit um
what's already in town. We don't want to overstep. We are not there to step on toes. We are there to bridge the gap and utilize and work in conjunction with our community partners. Um, and I know Rio's going to talk a little bit more about our community partners. Um, if those
needs aren't met by local resources, we just move upwards. I like to move up to the county, then I like to move up to the state, and then I even use some like national based resources as well. um read a lot of articles of how to, you know, um find the best avenue um to get
these families and these individuals, you know, what they need and the help they need. >> Good evening everyone. My name is Annette Rios. I'm a licensed social worker working with false clear in Redbank and also I work as an intensive and community therapist providing
support therapeutic services to families in the community. So tonight I'm going to touch on some of the community resources that we're having that that we work with and that we're very happy uh that support us. So JBJ Soul Kitchen, we
use them of course for food resources and referrals. Also, there is the Saturday soup kitchen at Trinity Church in Asbury Park where weekly hot meals are offered as well as five death distribution where we provide blessing
bags, socks, um hats, there's lunch break, of course here in Redbank, the food pantry, meals and updates. Um they offer they give us updates on individuals who frequent
there as well as uh the city of Albury Park. We use identification cards, emergency shelter overflow during 12 blue nights and of course the Monmouth County Board of Social Services which is a housing hub for food resources um
emergency placement. for medical and health needs. Of course, there's the Parker Clinic. Uh we always let people know that they can have health medical health services for those in need and of course those without health insurance and the mental
health association, housing navigation and mental health and >> she's on. >> Okay. So, um hi guys. Thanks so much for having us. Uh my name is Maj.
Um so today I'm just going to talk a little bit about what some of the community outreach events. >> Just talk a little closer to the mic. >> Yes. >> So I'm just going to talk about the community outreach that we've done so far. Um so we've done the lunch annual
picnic. We've also done the JBJ soul walk. Um he did trunk or treat about two weeks ago in two different uh locations with one in Asbury and one here in Redbank. Uh we worked with the expungement clinic, national night out,
job fair and also we carrots and um we were a part of that event as well. Totally. >> I did want to add that when we first started in when we first started in Sarah, uh, one of the things that Shante
always used to say was, "I want to do more. I want to do and Redbank came home." And let me tell you, Red Bank does more. I I can't I'm not gonna I'm not trying to uh downplay what Sarah does. Sarah's a great time as well. But
the the the community based resources that you guys have um are bar none are second to none and this is definitely Oshante's wheelhouse is it's in all of our wheelouses but more so Shante because she always wanted to just do more and
>> thank you. So in terms of tracking our data um again we're entering our third year here in Redbank. So year one I I don't have my glasses Jackie. I don't know if you Okay. >> Hey what do you need you guess? I need her
>> to read that our year one outcomes. But we try to really um figure out exactly how to track the data so that we can report it back to you. So we thought it would be best to show to tell you the types of situations that we deal with because we want you to know what we're doing here in in Redbank.
>> Yes. So our primary focus is in 2024 31% was mental health. Um from there 11% homelessness. um 10% juvenile well-being, domestic de um disputes and violence, um family and verbal disputes,
first aid calls, um intoxication, sexual abuse and sex offended offenses and well-being checks. >> Yes. So then for year two, what we were realizing is that we were dealing with the same people constantly. And I know I've had some conversations with some of
you to understand that. So, our numbers weren't looking the same way. Um, so we were trying we are trying to figure out the best way to report back to you for year three exactly how we're tracking data, but we are we continue to be in the community 12 plus hours a week
trying to help community members to find valid resources. So, as we were going through the list of um of partners that we work with, I know that you're hearing some things that are in Asbury Park, but Asbury Park happens to be the overflow of where some of the resident community members go when the warming centers here
are full or if they we can't get immediate service. And the officers, law enforcement has been very gracious in assisting with trans transports down there as well. So, we try to encompass and help those who help us to help community members in Redbank. So, I
wanted you to understand why you're hearing that there are other towns, specifically Asbury Park, outside of outside of Red Bank. >> So, um, we do have some pictures on there. I don't know if you can kind of
scroll through and see if there's any specific information that you would like us to track, um, because this is a a service that is offered here by the bureau, please let us know. We'll be happy to to do so. Um but we do have um the wellness campaign in stroll. Yes,
Mayor Portman, you're on there. We have the Christmas event. We had our first day in Redbank with you, Deputy Mayor Kate and Lieutenant Novak from uh Serville. And um we can send you all the presentation just so that you have it. But we we did want to say thank you to
you all. Thank you to the community members for having us because it really is a pleasure to be here in Redbank. As Garren said, Redbank is a place like no other. like we were welcomed in. The department welcomes us every single time we come through the door. And I think
the best um the best compliment that I received is I came here actually we do support some of the unhoused in terms of court cases as well. And I came here recently for a court case for a gentleman who was unhoused and the officer just looked Heather and she was just like no just come in you're one of
us. and to have that acceptance is really what we're striving for because we want to be an extension of them. Um, if you remember the old police adage to protect and serve, I always say that our job is to enhance the service department to make us to make them to make all of
us look well. So, thank you for having us. >> Thank you. >> I just want to say something on the police department side. I'm I'm very supportive of Pulse. When they first came to us two years ago, I didn't really know what to expect. And you know, they live they're like the dream team. Whenever we have an issue with
somebody that we deal with over and over, not even just that, but anyone in town, they're always there, you know, at the drop of a hat. Um they're like one of us. And I can't say enough. I mean, Annette worked so hard on on a a resident in town, uh Eddie, um to get
this this guy who was disabled and lived by himself after his brother passed away. And Annette worked for six months trying to get this guy into a facility. And I I I could see the wear and tear that, you know, he put on her or she put on herself to get this done. But they
are they're out there with us. Um you know, in the beginning, like I said, I didn't know what to expect. They lived above their means. And um you know the the homelessness that we have you know
homeless come and go unfortunately um the alcohol issues that we have people drinking drug related issues we forward all that to them and they're there following up either that day the next day and few weeks down the road. Um even hospital
trips they're they're there. I have nothing but great things to say about them and I think they've been an asset and very positive for for the department and to the community. >> Thank you. >> Good to hear Chief. >> Thank you. >> And then I just wanted for clarification about how you're getting connected with
people. Is it still true that um there's a process where on your police reports when your officers are filling out their police reports, there's boxes that they can check off. >> It's a referral box. So after the the officer completes their report, they go to the top of the report and they'll
click like if it's an arrest, they'll click arrest, but if it's a pulse referral or something that they deem that the pulse should look into, they'll click that box the next morning. Or if it's immediate, needs immediate detention, the supervisor will reach out to them. But if it's the next morning, Lieutenant Deonti or somebody in the detective bureau will print it out and
make contact with them. Their office is stationed in the detective bureau with our guys. >> I think that's what I found to be so brilliant about this. When I first got in office seven years ago, um, and it was around the time that we were culturally and we were going through a modern civil rights movement with the with the murder of George Floyd and
Trayvon Martin and so many others, and people were looking for solutions. The wheel hadn't been invented yet. And people were saying, "We tried having social workers in the police department and it didn't work. They would do ride alongs and nothing happened. And then they went home and these there was money
being spent and it wasn't working." Um, and so when I met all of you and you had this unique life experience of growing up with law enforcement as parents and then growing up to be social workers and having all these unique life experiences, um, it was so powerful that you took all
of that to create this and it really is so brilliant that it is that the officer is checking this box on their report and then the referral is going to you and then you're then doing the followup with the person that is in need. I will say also as an elected myself and other
people on this day is have interacted with people in need. >> As local elected officials in a two square mile town, people know where we live. >> I have people that personally knock my door when they are in need of things like emergency housing. And I am not a
social worker and I do not know how that works. and being able to call Shantae and to be say and be able to say this person needs emergency housing, which is an extremely difficult thing to apply
for and take somebody who is a really, really, really sharp professional to even begin to understand. For me to have that resource, it makes me feel like a more prepared public servant. Um, so to
hear what the chief has to say, for him to say that this is a value to our department, to hear police say that somebody is one of them, who we that's a >> that's the police are a tribal crew. Um, so I'm I'm so elated to hear that that's the
progress in the program and um I'm just I'm so grateful that on top of that everyday critical work that you are also with our community partners that you're also with JBJ that you're also tableabling at community events. Like that's just like the icing on the cake
that you're also getting out there and letting people know what you're doing and educating the public. So thank you so much as we enter Code Blue season. and I've been on the Code Blue committee since it inception. Um, you know, you're just such a wonderful asset to the community. Uh, so thank you for being
worth the investment. We're we're very indebted. Thank you. >> Thank you for trusting us. >> Thank you. >> I always got to kind of bring it back to the management side of things because that's my job. But uh I just want to let everybody know that the funding for the
pulse contract comes through opioid settlement money that the bureau receives and we're proud to put it towards that purpose and we will continue to do so through 2026 as well. >> Thank you. All right. Next up, I'd like to make a
motion to open the floor for public comment on agenda items only. >> So move. >> Have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? I I >> right. Um public has any questions or comments on agenda items only? There'll be another time later on to uh comment
on anything that's on your mind, but right now just agenda items. Anyone online, Jim? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Can I have a motion to close the public comment on agenda items only? >> Make such a motion. >> A second. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. Can I have a motion to approve the minutes from 10:23 2022? So >> move. >> Have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> All right. We have a couple of ordinances. First up is a final reading
and public hearing for ordinance 2025-28 entitled an ordinance amending chapter 9 boards, committees, and commissions of the burough's revised general ordinances to add a member of the burough's shade tree committee to the burough's complete and green streets advisory committee.
This ordinance was introduced on October 23rd, 2025. Can I have a motion to open the public comment on this ordinance only? Make such a motion. >> Have a second. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Does anyone have any comments on
ordinance 2025-28 from the public? >> Anyone online? Jim, >> I have a motion to close the public comment on ordinance 2025-28. >> So move. Sorry. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> You were a little excited there, David.
>> All right. Good. I like your enthusiasm. >> Excited. I'm excited by this. Um, can I have a um motion to approve ordinance 2025-28? >> So moved. >> I have a second. >> Second.
>> Roll call, please. >> Council member Bonitakis, >> yes. >> Council member Cassidy, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janome, >> yes. Deputy Mayor Triiano. >> Yes.
>> Mayor Port Mike. >> Yes. >> Next up is a final reading and public hearing for ordinance 2025-29 entitled ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a permanent public access easement affecting a portion of Riverview Medical Cent's properties
known as block 11, lot 1.02, and block 9, lot 33.01 01 in connection with the burrow's ongoing efforts to secure continuous and contiguous public access to the Navas River. >> This ordinance was introduced on October
23rd, 2025. Can I have a motion to open the public hearing on this ordinance only? >> So moved. >> Have a second. >> Second. All >> in favor? >> I. >> Anyone have any comments on the easement secured from Riverview? Anyone online, Jim? >> No, sir. >> I have a motion to close the public
comment on this ordinance only. >> So moved. I have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> And I have a motion to adopt ordinance 2025-29. >> So moved. >> I have a second. >> Second. >> Roll call, please.
>> Council member Bonitakis. >> Yes. >> Council member Cassidy. >> Yep. >> Council member Casey Blackwood. >> Oh, yes. >> Council member >> Council Member Forest. >> Yes. >> Council Council Member Jano. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triano.
>> Yes. Mayor Portman. >> Yes. >> Next up is an introduction for ordinance 2025-30 entitled an ordinance amending chapter 300 construction codes uniform to update
construction fees. Can I have a motion to approve ordinance 2025-30 on introduction? >> I'll make such a motion. >> I have a second. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Council member Bontakis. >> Yes. Council member Cassidy, >> yes.
>> Council member Facy Blackwood, yes. Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janelle, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triiano, >> yes. >> Mayor Portman, >> yes. >> Public hearing for this ordinance will be held on December 11th, 2025.
And um next up is an introduction for ordinance 2025-31. It is an ordinance amending chapter 680 vehicles and traffic to reduce the prohibited parking area from 165 ft to 140 ft on the south side of Drs. James
Parker Boulevard to create additional parking. >> All right, roll call and then we'll introduce it. >> So, first, can I have a motion to add ordinance 2025-31 to the agenda? >> I make such a motion. I >> have a second. >> A second. >> Roll call, please.
Council member Bonitakis, >> yes. >> Council member Cassidy, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Janome, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triiano, >> yes. >> And Mayor Portman, >> yes.
>> Um, sorry. Um, can I have a motion to introduce ordinance 2025-31? >> I'll make that motion. >> Can I have a second? >> Second. Roll call, please. >> Council member Bonitakis, >> yes.
>> Council member Cassidy, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Fors, >> yes. >> Council member Jano, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triana, >> yes. >> Mayor Portman, >> yes. >> Motion is approved on introduction and a public hearing will be held on December
11th, 2025. >> Um, we have a bunch of resolutions. Does anyone uh want to pull any of them out or can we introduce them all in the consent agenda? Take a minute. >> No objection, Mr. Mayor.
>> Good. I have a motion to approve resolution 25-228 through resolution 25-238 on the consent agenda. So move. Can >> I have a second? I'll second it. >> Roll call, please. Council member
Barakis, >> yes. >> Council member Cassidy, >> yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood, >> yes. >> Council member Forest, >> yes. >> Council member Jano, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Trianiano, >> yes. >> Mayor Portman, >> yes. >> Okay. Um,
so a couple of uh um not really action items. I think they're just discussion items. We have a uh Redbank Volunteer Fire Department application for a membership in a couple of different uh capacities. Uh Joel Jon has applied for active membership in the auxiliary.
Thank you, Joel. >> Laura Jon has applied for uh active membership in the auxiliary. Thank you, counselor. >> Um Holly Valdis has applied for an application for active membership in the auxiliary. Nancy Facy Blackwood has applied for application for active
membership in the fire police. >> Nicholas Steven Tisio for active membership as a junior member. He was added on uh November 10th, 2025. >> And William Wagner has put an application for active membership as a junior member and he was added on
111025. >> Yoohoo. >> Um bunch of events coming up here in Jolly Redbank on November 28th. It's the Redbank Town Lighting with Holiday Express, excuse me. Uh the run of show
is 5:00 p.m. pre-show at Edward Wilson Plaza, 6:30 parade up Mama Street with the Fire Department, 6:45 concert on Broad Street. We also have the December 5th Westside Holly Tree Holiday Tree Lighting at Johnny Jazz Park from 6 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. And on December 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th, the Red Bank Holiday Trolley will be here. How about that? >> Um, can I have a motion to open the floor for public questions and comments? >> There's a motion, Mr. Mayor.
>> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I Okay. >> All right. The floor is yours to the public. You have anything to add? Now's the time. You good, Chief? >> Sure. >> Yeah.
>> All right. Street. Good evening. >> You're speaking to the microphone. >> Pull as close as you can in the middle. Thanks. >> Good evening. I recommend resolution NP2353
results to reduce greenhouse gas emissions uh from operations by 50% uh by 2030. So my question is, do you think you're on track? Need to check.
>> What do you think? >> Well, I think we're going to continue to measure exactly what that goal is. I think that uh through doing the annual carbon footprint analysis, which we're
actually in the process of upgrading that now, working with Terrence through public works. Um we did a bunch of energy efficiency lighting upgrades throughout our burough buildings. Uh we're looking to add carbon footprint
decreasing elements to our public works facility upgrades. Um recently myself and uh Nancy have met with two separate community solar uh companies well to see how we can bring community solar to to
the burrow. Um you know looking to upgrade our our uh electric vehicle fast charge our chargers to fast chargers and seeing what what goes into that. We we actually met with uh Bill Wilk of parking
recently. He's been in contact with Capture Point, who's um our current charger organization, to to see what upgrades they have to the ones that we even have right out here in front of Burough Hall. Um and I think that establishing
um complete streets and the committee and uh bolstering the the environmental commission and uh the green team to work towards our sustainable Jersey um elements as well. we we actually brought
that in house um and appointed Shauna as our s sustainable Jersey coordinator. So I think that that really starts to bring that effort a little bit more into focus. So I think that we're we're doing a number of different things that we're continuing to do and really uh I I see
the state adjusting, you know, their goals um as well because I think there was some very big goals that the state had. I think that I think it needs to be this this very fluid thing that we're constantly working towards. >> You said a bunch of people are coming to DCW that we have the grant.
>> Yeah. One of the one of the things through the the grant that was received prior to my arrival in the burough uh through the uh electric vehicle grant is something that we're going to incorporate into the DPU project as well. Obviously, bringing those vehicles
in now wouldn't make much sense because we don't have the infrastructure, but the infrastructure will be a part of that plan uh for the public works upgrades. >> Well, good things. >> Excellent. Thanks. Thank you, Phil.
>> Yes, sir. >> I'm a salmon. um 20-year resident bottom in place. Um the last six months have been miserable. I've been very happy in this town for 20 years, but uh the project going on, it's been total disrespect for
us. And it's been going on. I've been calling your office no less than 10 times over the last six months. And I'm just done. Just really done. We had problems with trucks lining up at 4:30 in the morning. They don't do that
anymore actually. But you know, there's just no respect whatsoever. Like the last two weeks we've had plumbing trucks dropping off stuff at 6:30 beep beep all the time. They're dropping the plumbing off the door off the stuff.
It's just ridiculous. We've had problems on uh I live in Marava Vista and our um the sewer that the town stom sewer is starting to sink. Our sanitary sewer is in our driveway
and they're putting these big trucks in and we keep telling them to stop it. It's ridiculous. I got so mad I went over, charged over actually confronted the super on the site and of course he probably called. They were there very
promptly to uh have me sign off that I did that again. I'd be arrested. The last couple of weeks I've been calling the police with around 7:00 in the morning. These guys are banging away. The ordinance says 7:30 in the morning. They have no
respect for us whatsoever. And it just keeps going on on need some relief. >> Serious relief. Chief, I know you you've been, you know, I know you want to you want to speak to that a little bit to Yeah, no problem. >> Settlement. >> So, actually, I spoke to your neighbor,
Mr. Murphy. It was yesterday, the day before there him and I have talking we spoke a few times in person and uh through the internet. It there is an issue. I mean, we spoken to this the contractors there a number of times. Um,
you know, they they when we speak to them, they stop for a period of time and then they're right back at it. You know, I had a brief conversation with B manager regarding maybe we should make them not work Saturdays. That'll really put them behind, but at the same time, it's going to put them behind and
you're going to have to live with it for even the project's going to continue for longer than it's planned. >> What What do What do we do if someone is not obeying an ordinance? Is it a warning and then a fine? >> Shut the job. The ordinance says $250 starting each car. Now, I've called at
least 10 times, and I would I would bet that there hasn't been any fine. >> So, if there's a safety issue, I think through our traffic safety uh unit, we can issue a stop work order. >> Yeah, I that's through like when the trucks are in the in the in the roadway.
But we do have a meeting with them Tuesday, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. were meeting on site to discuss the issues and maybe some uh additional uh traffic. Uh I think at one point we're going to eliminate traffic on the on the east side of Bodman and kind of give
them a lane to keep their trucks in so it's not obstructing traffic in a way. We're also talking about um them hiring a police officer to help out getting trucks in and out. I mean, this is listen, the burl gave them permission to build. Um, but they don't understand
that they have to, you know, you guys live here. You're residents. You're taxpayers. So, >> yeah. What what I want to add to it. >> The exist ordinance >> ordinance exists. >> The ordinance exists. So, >> in the morning or excuse me, sir, just
one second because I know you made your your point and your point's well taken. We understand and we understand what's going on. And I think that these consistent, you know, we've been out there, we've answered the calls, we've said, we're setting up a meeting with
them now. Um, we're more than happy to tell them what the deal is. And the deal is going to be the deal. They don't, you know, the tail doesn't wag the dog when it comes to the ordinance and what they have to comply with. Do we make concessions for big projects to work on weekends? Absolutely. We want the
projects done. You know, we want these things to to move faster until and we always give the caveat that they become a nuisance to >> disrespectful >> and disrespectful to the surrounding town. So, we hear you. We're going to
address the issues between my office police department. Um, >> and we're going to continue to to have that communication with them and that open line. >> There's an ordinance. This is six months out. Like where's everybody been for six months?
>> This is the first I've heard of it. And Jim, I'd like to point out too that the planet Hang on. Excuse me. Let me finish. >> I believe every time every time I've gotten a notification, I've let the chief know and he's gone out and >> welcome to this. I mean, this is I'm
done. Jim, will you take a look at the planning board memorialization as well before the Tuesday meeting? Because there was a substantial discussion about the parameters of the permit. It's broken. Doesn't >> great. >> Um there's there's a substantial there was there they did agree to certain parameters too regarding the
construction, how they would work the site, the hours, etc. So, in addition to the ordinance, they agreed to certain they agreed to certain uh certain parameters in in that memorialization. I'd like that to go into the Tuesday meeting as well because it was really well considered by Dan and the board
that time. >> Yeah. >> And I think what's happened too is they've kind of said like these trucks are showing up and we you know we we weren't ready for them. We didn't know they were coming. So they're blaming they're they're placing blame. However,
we're going to hold the GC accountable for what's going on in that site. Period. >> Because they claim that well they can't control the subs. If you can't >> That's exactly what they >> exactly. You're in it. Yes. >> We agree. >> We agree with you.
>> Next thing I would like to ask, when is a construction vehicle allowed to be on bot? What time in the morning are they allowed to start backing these things up and making a lot of noise? It doesn't say that in your ordinance. >> It doesn't say that. >> Idling, right? Talks about idling.
>> Not not backing up. >> Down. Turning around, backing up. You said when the police show up, they shut the motors. >> Yeah, that's a lot of I think you addressed that in one of your emails. You said the same thing that you know, you called the police. >> By the time we got there, they had they
were doing up speed and I said, "Please, I slow down." Yeah, I get it. >> See, but >> and then they're running the vehicles. They're backing up the vehicles for 7:30 in the morning. It's like it's going right through the building,
>> right? Here >> we are. >> So what we're going to do is after this meeting we'll be in contact with you as to what came out of that meeting so you know exactly what action items we've put in place. >> Yeah. >> hear hear your frustration
following the the the process. Obviously it's they're not listening and it has to be uh it has to be uh >> escalated. >> Yeah. To the next take it to the next level. >> I'll say dealing with a number of different contractors throughout the burrow. you see all the projects that we have going on. They've actually been
very compliant with a lot of other things that we've had issue with up until this point. So, I think that they're going to be willing to to hear us out because they're not going to have much of an option. >> Thank you. Yeah. >> Anyone else have any questions or
comments? Yes, Jimmy. Jimmy D 40 that you know one thing for years and years they said they start getting mics and you know another thing if you have cordless speakers sometime in the back you don't get nothing you say
>> yeah and they're they're I think they're here right >> they >> we ordered them new ones are here and they're just waiting to put them together is that what it is >> waiting on some more parts and >> yeah it's a big project >> yeah but I'm saying it's >> lot of wiring so long I always believe in don't if you gonna make a promise go
in the way does the same thing over and over these mics are terrible people said I can't hear I said you know what I've been asking for years >> so just to go over what the project is there's all new microphones going in there's new speakers that are
>> one question when >> yeah that's what we're coordinating now >> but when I mean I didn't ask this before you even came here >> I know when I got here we We got it. We got it done. >> I just like No, I just put We got to put
the funding in place. We got to buy the product. >> We can't wait either. I'm very excited. >> Make promises. I mean, keep saying over and over. I'd be glad next thing. >> Jimmy, I'll show you all the boxes of all the of all the material that we already have for the project.
>> All these kids, I don't even want to see them next. This is this is for this is for you, >> down the street. When you drop off your recycle, garbage it, what you know can stuff. My thing is closed Monday. It's been
closed for how long on Mondays? You see people going down there, they say, "Why is this thing closed on Monday and why it can't be open on Mondays?" Then you have holidays come up and then that offers a lot of time. You know, you know, it's like uh Monday, Veterans Day
is Tuesday. And my thing is why this can't be opened back up on Monday. Dr. Manower to put somebody down there on Mondays. And I'm I'm asking you just could you check this out, get this straighten out because I'm so sick of sick and hearing. Oh, this and that,
this and that, this and that. And you got the man power to put somebody down there on Mondays. So this where people can take care of whatever they need to take care and still not fold around. And people say, "Well, God, ain't no sign." No, it's no sign down. I go down there
sometime forget. But I always said Monday is a even day and for years it's been open for Mondays all of a sudden. Why do you take money? Why don't you just leave it open on Monday so people can take care of their business? And >> Jim, is that something we do we have the
man? >> No. No. >> No. That Monday is our reset day. That's our maintenance day. ER we were open on the weekend for that purpose so that we can we don't have the demand on the Monday but >> we had the demand on the weekend >> but my thing is is something can be done
about this. It was done gone before time before most of all y'all came up here. It was open on Mondays. It was very nice cash. >> The community decided that there was more of a demand on the weekend. >> But yes, >> they don't My thing is you don't see the traffic, don't see the problems cause
people. And like I said before y'all came up here on this dam, it was open on Monday. It was nice and casual. And I always said you can work with the people want to work with the people but like a lot of them a lot of times people don't see the problem. People don't try and
say they don't have a man power which they do have power but my thing therefore I direct this at you because it just I told people it's annoying to s I don't have the power. You do have the power and I man I ask you to take care
of this because it just keep going on on and going to next year year before that but my thing is you do have the manpower to take care of this. I don't want to hear no more about next year next year I can sit here and I can't count on my hands how many times I have seen this.
If you mad for me I tell you what you do. You get your car and sit down there and and turn your heat on and sit down there sometime when it's cold and some people say it's really a nuisance. You go to other places, you go to other town, it's all nice and casual. It's not
like they got to answer everything. But other town says, "Sure, no problem." Even I hear out of state New Jersey, no problem. We'll take care. Don't have to worry about the problem. And I hope you would look at this because I'm not gonna ask nobody no more about this, but I can
go ahead and start putting Mark on this this table right here and come back and mark some more. Thank you. >> Thank you, J. >> Thank you, Jim. >> Anyone else have any questions or comments? No. Anyone online? Jim? >> No, sir.
>> No. I wasn't sure if you were getting up to No, I guess you're leaving everything. Thought you were getting up to make a comment. All right. You didn't. All right. >> Please, sir. >> Can I have a motion to close the public hearing?
>> Thanks, such a motion. >> Have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I Christina, you got anything to add? >> Uh, I have no mic, so I'll just project. Uh I won't uh take too long, but I wanted to reiterate uh I was very
thankful. Thank you for the presentation from Pulse. I want to reiterate the sentiments that I heard from others here. I don't see everything that they do like perhaps the chief does, but anecdotally, I have seen them literally go to the ends of the earth to get people the resources and the help that
they need. So very appreciative of them. Um, other news, uh, every time I seem to be talking about the Historic Preservation Commission's, uh, new design guidelines. So, still moving forward. Last night, the commission itself adopted their final version, uh,
which is a next step. The planning board, same night, also received an initial presentation of the design guidelines from architect Steven Smolen. So after this point uh we will be able as a body to refer that to planning for official review and perhaps adopt that
as part uh of our zoning our ordinances. Uh it's a beautiful document. It's available on the website. I encourage you to look. The commission actually is probably wrapping up at the library just this evening. uh a forum for folks to uh have uh a presentation of those
guidelines which will be relevant specifically to the Washington Street and Broad Street historic districts and other sites in town. Beautiful document. Other than that, I just uh hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and is able to make some great memories
with friends and family. Thank you, >> Cassie. I'm gonna start by saying I agree with Jimmy about the microphones, Mr. manager on the record there. Um the room for me to agree with. >> Disagree. >> Um got a few comments about the
election. You know, first and foremost, uh you know, as always, you know, um big congrats to the bureau for their support and running a smooth uh everything they do and making sure that elections run smooth. Um I was grateful to see um
Margie Luan here. I think that Redbank um man have they done a hell of a job for Redbank. So grateful that they're going to continue and I was as evidenced to tonight by them and the Senator Gopal coming by to help uh support uh important people in our community. Um
there was again I have a few comments here but there was a I want to I want to push back on there were some folks that were upset about people from Evergreen Terrace having a busing over to the senior center. And I want to come out and just say that I was so offended by that narrative going around. There
was a polling place at Evergreen Terrace. It's a senior community for individuals of low income. They have transportation issues. They lost their polling site through no faults of their own. And this community and this body and this burrow made sure they could
have free transportation to go and exercise their democratic rights. and that people in this community then said that that was somehow wrong. That is so offensive. I don't even want to get into the whole checklist of ss and obas that
it checks off that people would criticize that service. I hope it lasts forever and until or until they get a polling site back over there. But I can't believe that individuals in this community, it embarrasses me that people were discussing that on the internet.
And now I did a little door knocking. The question has come to me way too many times. I'd like to just set the record straight that I uh am grateful for the opportunity of being a member of this body and it was solely my decision not to run again. I have started a new career. I was asked multiple times to
reconsider. Um >> true. >> I I was and this has been an honor of a lifetime. Um, but you can't do things by half measures and I have a new career and I have a 15-year-old that needs more t more time for me at home and something
I had to give and I am uh congratulations to Ben Yuro. I think that it's a vital voice to have individuals on this body to have young children and I'm I'm grateful that that voice is going to be sitting in this seat next year and I'm not going
anywhere. I know there's a real uh tradition I think of folks that step aside from this day is to disappear from the community or at least in service. Uh I I I will remain on the fire department and at some point maybe you know people will think about me for an appointed
position. We'll see. Um we'll find out how good of friendships I maintained over the years. But I want to congratulate everyone that ran uh across all bodies and all in all in all in all offices. Congratulations. Um, thank you for running and thank you for uh making
sure. But I got out everything I had to say, Mr. Mayor. Thank you. >> Thank you, David. >> Um, I'm I agree with what Christina said and what David is saying, but one thing I do want to um clarify with the polling
locations. The boro has no jurisdiction, right, of where the polling locations are. That is set strictly by the county. um a year and a half ago is when those changes were made and I'm very proud for the bureau to step up to help these
seniors and those in Montgomery Terrace as well. These are people who do not um have cars to be able to travel a little bit further uh to to vote. So I proudly stand behind helping our community when
um when something has changed in that way to give people their civil right which is to vote. So I just want to say that the poll the buses have been going for a year and a half now. So for it to come up at this point I just found it to be
very odd and I'm just going to leave it at leave it at that. Um moving on. I'm very thankful for Pulse. Um they have helped many people in the community. Um you know in council hours we've encountered people who do need their help. We've reached out to Pulse as well
and they've been nothing but amazing to help those in need. So I fully support their services and I'm grateful that we do have the opioid settlement. I think it's being used for good purpose for that. Um moving on to more mundane things. The Shape Tree Committee is reporting that the tree canopy project,
we now have two people. And if you live on Drummond Place, be on the lookout. We're going to send a letter to to the the owners of the property on Drummond to see if they would be interested in having a tree courtesy of the Sha Tree Committee to help build the tree canopy on that street. Drummond places the
project street at this time. We'll see how it goes and then we'll expand they'll expand from there. Um on the EC side, um New Jersey Natural Gas and Sustainable Jersey has reached out to the EC green team to um help
um bring forth um information about energy efficient efficiency testing and s what services are available. Um, so basically Sustainable Jersey with New Jersey natural gas will be providing the
toolkits and materials and EC green team will be out there um tableabling at events to share this information and also using social media as well. So I think that's really good. And you know someone came in here asking what is what
are we doing to help reduce our greenhouse gases. This is one of the things that we do as well. And that's all I have. Thank you. >> Yes. >> So, um, Christina didn't mention that she was
just reelected and so I thought I'd mention it since she was one of my running mates as well as Ben and Laura next to me. And of course, Lori reminded me at so many meetings how amazing it is to serve with a health care professional
like today, you know. And I I I say this because I kind of really believe it now that I think every governing body of every town should probably have at least one healthcare professional on it because it just brings point of view and understanding that I
don't see a lot of these and I I've covered meetings as a reporter for a long time. I've been a municipal nerd here sitting in the audience watching deliberations for as long as I've lived in Redbank which is close to 30 years. And I I really do appreciate it. And I I
always and it's kind of even like just today, but all the time and also counts at at office hours. You know, I'm thinking um what an honor it is to be reelected and that um we ran unopposed.
Um you know, of course, you can't please everyone. I I do appreciate the patience that Redbank residents had with with me uh going door to door. I didn't knock on all the doors of town, but I did my best
to hit at least a few several hundred. And Mr. Cassidy actually walked along with some of that. Thank you. Um, and so I get unfiltered, we got some unfiltered, um, you know, feedback as well as I do appreciate that. Um, kind
of you have to, I think it's a being in public service, it's good to to learn to listen better. And I think, uh, I'm trying as I get older to listen more and talk less at doors. And, um, that served me well, I think, going doortodoor. um
you know thinking why do I like being a councilman actually was a question I got a lot and I found it and it's surprisingly uh powerful I I I say the one meeting that I find the most valuable oddly enough is probably council office hours at the senior
center um and ironically I've been criticized to that right to my face you know Ben you know that's just some sort of scam to you know so people don't come to council meetings to complain that's just crazy I love the person who said that to me But yeah, um it's it is crazy because you know most of the people who
come to council office hours, it wouldn't be it wouldn't be appropriate to come here. You know, one of them was homeless. >> Yeah. >> With mental issues. >> Yep. >> Okay. You know, they're not going to come here and talk about their homelessness
generally. And also we spent I don't know two hours with her, >> more than two hours, >> right? I mean I you know I think you know this idea that you know the office hours are some sort of scam so people don't come to council means you know believe me people with a political agenda who want to make a message they
come here and let us have it and let me have it in my face and sometimes um you know I get some of that at council office hours people are unhappy about things but a lot of times it's someone who doesn't want to be in front of a TV camera you know this whole thing is is uh is on the air
>> and a lot of a lot of residents a lot of people understandably aren't comfortable about talking about say their homelessness test, you know, in front of however thousands of people watch these meetings. Um, I'm always amazed how many people watch it. Actually, when I go door to door, I hear about it. I hear
about meeting surprising uh in surprising detail. Um, anyway, I just want to thank the Red Bank residents for your support and your um uh faith in myself and my running mates. And I I want to say how honored I am to be up
here. Um, I think one thing I to add is oh, you know, do we disagree with each other up here? We do it respectfully, you know, and I remember sitting where Mr. Scott is sitting right now for a long time and watching this body having
dysfunctional and toxic deliberations and, you know, I don't miss that and a lot wasn't done. >> When we got up here, I was shocked how much I didn't know that did things that didn't get done. And I'm very happy that we're getting a lot of those things
done. Now, you know, if you look at Washington and see what dysfunctioning government looks like, I guess they yell at each other and I guess maybe we're happy to watch that on Fox News and CNN, but I love being up here and actually seeing in our own little what is it two square mile town a little bit of
democracy work. I don't always get my way. Not everybody always hear yours gets their way, but we do talk to each other respectfully. Um, I don't think I'm going to thank my board of education training for this. I don't know that yelling at Christina and calling your name is going to help me advance my
agenda to get something done here. >> Oh, no. >> I think that listening and disagreeing respectfully and um, you know, sometimes, you know, I've gotten things pulled from the agenda and other things, you know,
>> uh, to move forward. Uh, and I do appreciate, you know, there have been times where I've sort of said, "Let's not do this, and uh, I've been listened to and vice versa." So, and sometimes you stop me from doing something. So, anyway, I do appreciate that and thank
you so much and it is an honor to serve the residents of Redbank and to be up here. >> Laura, >> I agree with everything my colleagues have said before us. Thank you for bringing up healthc care professionals
on councils. As we see, we had we honored a school nurse today and she's great. She's really terrific. Um before we came here, Kate and I were testifying um in the Mammoth Mall at Robert >> basically. >> Yeah, Robert Wood Johnson
Wellness Center. >> Yeah, Bal Wellness Center something um because they're trying to close down major parts of Mammoth Medical Center. So Kate and I I went to a hear what it was supposed to be a public hearing a couple of weeks ago and when we got
there my husband and I who you might know as a physician found out that that was not a public hearing that was an information session. So then they continued to move the public hearing to an RWJ Barnabas um site which was so
small. um two rooms that probably held what do you think a hundred people maybe and there was people wrapped around the building. Um they were in wheelchairs. It was cold out. A lot of people had come to testify as to why they want
Mammoth Medical Center to stay where it is. And um as you know we wrote a resolution about that um last last meeting at 20 was number resolution 25226. So, um, I was able to get up and speak
to some of the points that I, as a nurse that has been, I've been a nurse almost 50 years this May, which is crazy. Um, but were my uh, experiences with Mammoth Medical Center, having my children there, having being treated for cancer
there, and how important it is to that community to have Mammoth Medical Center there and the population that it serves. So, I was able to speak, and then Kate spoke. I was able to report at Kate's too. She did a great awesome job and um a lot of people were there and a lot of
people did not get in that room, >> but they were outside and they did not move. And so I hope that the state hears us and knows that Mama's Medical Center is an important part of this shore area. So, um I'll get off my soap box on that.
Um the work we're the animal welfare met last night. Um they're having a free rabies vaccine clinic December 6. We're so excited we get to um have it in the primary school this year. Uh Dr. Rumage and his team worked with us on that. It's going to be December 6th from 10 to
2. Um and that's one of their big projects that we're going to be doing in the in the winter time. And we had a new member put on the animal welfare today. Um we're mayor's wellness. November 22nd, we're having a turkey giveaway.
Um, we have 30 something tables tableling so far. We've been working really hard on that. I wanted Bingo Pal left, but Bingo Palivics Association gave us money. We've got money from Wellpoint Insurance. Um, we've gotten
money from Etna. We've got donations of turkeys from Fulfill. Um, we're going to have non-p perishable foods. We're going to have um Etna's giving us bags of uh fresh vegetables plus all resources and I'll be there jamming. So, anybody who
wants to win flu or COVID shot, I'll be there. Um Parker Clinic will be there and so will um the Mammoth County >> can get a shot right from the council woman. >> Right. From the council. >> Wow. Yes. Unbelievable. >> Ding away. I got it last year. >> I got it last year from Laura. She's very gentle and I'm I have a phobia.
Like it takes a lot for me to to allow and she she's one of the best. You should get >> one of the You're one of the best. >> Um so that's Mayor Wellness and then um the library um the library um is having
a board meeting on November 20th tonight. They had several classes there tonight. You brought up the historic associations meeting there tonight. And then they're having ESL classes tonight. Every Friday they have um dance fitness and they have food for
nutrition courses coming up. They're also doing a drive for the Mammoth County SPCA with pet supplies, pet food, um gently used linen. They're all the whole month in November. They're collecting things at the library for the Mammoth County SPCA. So, that's really u
some good stuff, too. And that's it for me. Thank you. >> Thank you, Deputy Mayor. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um, as Laura mentioned, I'll just start with our day and how it started earlier. Um, I I was at the hearing um regarding Mammoth
Medical and um their plan to move their um hospital license uh to Tinton Falls um from Long Branch. Uh it's of concern for multiple reasons. Um but one mainly because Long Branch is an
urban center. It is the most uninsured, underinsured population in Mammoth County. Um, one of the polls that I cannot stress enough is that when a hospital in an urban center like New York City needs to be renovated, they don't just pick up and move to the farm.
Uh, they renovate the hospital where it is in the community that it is serving. Um, I do believe that is important for Mammoth Medical to do the same. Uh, of course there were representatives there um from Riverview, our own hospital. Their concern being that this will cause
duplication of services and that it'll cause there to be closure of services at our hospital in Redbank. Uh so the point once again had to be made that all of these issues once again stem from the fact that this is a for-profit system
and as long as a system is for profit and not for care first then the for-profit part of it will always be hung before the care right because if the care part came first then these services would not be abandoning the people that need it most. Um we saw
nurses there that are Redbank residents. We saw people there that are Redbank residents. I saw people there that are mothers of fire department members. Um so just when you think you might be moving outside of your jurisdiction as a
Redbank, you know, representative on this day is I am always reminded that our community is much larger and we did have every right to be there and to be speaking on behalf of our community and it was very appropriate. And I will reiterate what Laura said. It was a
completely inappropriate venue. It was not a proper public hearing. It it should be held in a larger space and it was not held properly. We have a lot of exciting news on Broad Street, specifically in the Broadwalk
Corridor. Um Shore Gamers, which had its soft opening and has is just so incredible. I know that Councilman Ben Forest um will be what is the proper term, Ben? >> Game master, dungeon master. >> Game master, dungeon master will be
hosting >> Dungeons and Dragons game. >> Dungeons and Dragons um at Shore Gamers. Um they're having their grand opening Saturday at 6:30. Um they had their soft opening and it is so beautiful in there that I I actually cried. Um I grew up
working in that space when it was Funkin Standard. I was a store manager there when it was Green Street. To see the amount of love um that Jonaro and his family put into that space is is actually moving. Um it's really hard for
small business owners um in general to think about the amount of stock that they purchase, to think about merching that store out, to think about all of the love they put into every single nook of that place and the community that they've built um for people to share in
there. Um, it's extremely moving and it is extremely special to have a store like that in town and we're all we're all huge fans of it. I know Ca David Cassie is a huge fan of that store. Christina and N we're all huge fans of it. Um, so their grand opening is
Saturday at 6:30. We should really pack the place um because we are so fortunate to have it. Um, Street Kitchen Pub, um, which is on the further end of Broad Street. Um it's a threetory it's a two-story restaurant and then it also
has a rooftop. Um their opening is this weekend. Um so that's super excited. Um long awaited. Can't wait for that. Um and that's basically the gist of my report for now. I just wanted to say congratulations again to my council
mates um on your reelection and for running unopposed. Um I think it's a testament to your service. I I truly believe that. Um I believe that you've done a phenomenal job and
you know I'm I'm super grateful for your service and you know sitting up here just the constant back and forth of oh and you'll be the one giving the shots at the wellness fair. Oh and Ben you'll be administering the Dungeons and
Dragons game. Well, Cassidy, yeah, like you know, you you're going to be a firefighter forever, even though you won't be up on the deis anymore. And Nancy, you're out on the road and you're spray painting everything, you know, for the road closure. Oh, and Christina, like, yeah, you just worked on this
entire huge document for historic preservation that nobody ever would have been able to tackle except for you. And I know that for a fact with that group. When I think about everybody up here, we could not be more blessed. And I mean that with my entire heart and I think
about it every single day. And I'm just full of gratitude for this team. So, thank you so much for everything that you do. And I really mean it. It's not reduced because you ran unopposed. Ben Yuro, you're It's not reduced because you ran unopposed. you've been invested
in this town. Every single person knew who you were. They were like, "Oh, yeah. I see him walking around every day. I see him with kids. I know his wife. She's on animal welfare. Um, you are the true definition of community, every single one of you, and I'm full of gratitude to serve with you every single
day. So, congratulations. >> I'd like to comment on a report if that's okay." >> Sure. >> Comment on my report. I I am I love your report of course and um I do appreciate you being campaign manager by the way. Um and I actually wanted to say that is
I think it's an honor. I mean we ran on a pose which is an unusual honor. It's not something unexpected. I know there are some people in the community who feel like that's some that you know sure I think we're preparing to run a post and and not running running on a post
today is unusual for Red Bank and uh I don't know it'll ever happen to me again if I run for office and I'm going to appreciate it happened on the board of a few times anyway. Uh I am sorry to hear that that hearing today though that you went and the two of you represented was it sounds like it was kind of a sham. I
mean, you did the best you could in a difficult situation, but I'm so sorry that Mammoth Medical Center decided to, >> you know, be ridiculous about the way they accommodated you. >> Thank you for going. >> Yeah, thank you, Ben. >> Thank you, everyone. I don't have
anything to add. We covered it all. A lot of great events coming up. I'm excited for the holiday season in Redbank. >> Any interest in uh we're already way over time than we've been, you know, of late, but what are we going to do, Jim? that your manager's report and uh
take it away. >> Managers, >> I'll wait you online for that. >> It's not going to be that exciting, man. But I just wanted to congratulate um obviously the Councilwoman, Councilwoman on your
election and Councilman Electro. Uh look forward to working with you. Really do. Um also I want to give props to Mary Moss and her staff. You guys run a tight ship with that. >> I do. >> Virtually no complaints my way at all.
Um, and I know that you handle everything with the utmost respect for the the process and I really appreciate that. Have all the confidence in you. Um, I just want to let the community know on record, Dr. James Parker at the railroad crossing will be seeing a
significant amount of work in this coming week. >> Wow. Wow. >> We've been back and forth with the state and Conrail um okay >> to fix that that crossing there. So the last word I got as of today is that they
still are on schedule for Monday start. We'll be going out with messaging. Um if it hadn't gone out already tonight talking with my team at least early tomorrow to make sure that we have a comprehensive messaging on that. there's going to be pretty significant impact uh
that week to that intersection. It just has to happen. Um so obviously detours will be set up and u we're coordinating with with them on that. Um great Veterans Day ceremony. Uh yes, take hats off to Fatima who as community
engagement coordinator that was her first um event that she kind of spearheaded for uh that department and worked with the Elks and we were very thankful for them bringing us inside out of the >> Yes. Oh my gosh. >> Thank you, El. You know, we had a great
speaker as well, our keynote Alison Blackwell. I'm sorry, Blackstock. Um I'm mixing names here. and um you know a lot of great performances as well throughout that ceremony. Mayor, great job hosting that and uh MCing that event as well. Um
and you know about 30,000 league uh 30,000 municipal government employees, elected officials, professional services will be ascending or descending down on Atlantic City over the next week for a few days of great
conferences and networking. uh as far as local government goes, a lot of happens down uh during this week. It's it's something that's been going on for a very long time. Um and you know, I'm happy to attend that conference at the League of Municipalities uh to see what we can bring back to the Burough Red
Bank through all the conferences and courses that we attend. And that's it. >> Thank you. >> I did have one thing I forgot. Um walking the dogs over on East Side Park, you know, they've been remediating the uh community garden there and some of the properties nearby. And then I also
noticed they set up a a trailer and some fencing on the the west side of uh the basketball courts there. So I went over and said, "What's going on?" They said, "Well, we have some remediation to do in the park itself. There'll be a couple spots that
they'll be digging out, but I just want to let everybody know that uh there'll be some remediation work happening at East Side Park, >> and we have a call on Monday with D to go over exactly what that scope is so we can push that out to the community as well." >> Great. >> Great. Thank you. >> I Mr. I comment on uh Mr. Gance report
if that's okay. >> So actually you came up a number of times when I'm walking around door to door in his head. Mr. Gance I won't share all the comments but they were generally positive. >> They're all positive. >> They were generally positive. Overwhelming I'm going to say
overwhelmingly positive. Um but one of one of them asked one one person says so Ben you know how did you get such a good manager for Redbank? And I said, "Well, I'll share with you the secret our secret strategy."
You sure you can share that? Absolutely. >> I'm bracing for impact. >> We we actually >> we actually went through our pile of resumes and interviewed a whole bunch of people and he was the most qualified applicant. >> Amazing, right?
>> That was our secret strategy. >> We hired the most qualified applicant actually. So great. >> Sorry. I really have. Thanks. >> Can I have a motion to adjourn to executive session? >> What? >> As long as I can get a five minute break.
>> Yes. Me too. So moved. >> I have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> taking five minutes then going to exe. >> Council determined that circumstances exist to meet privately in executive session. The nature of the matter to be discussed is a personnel employee
disciplinary matter. The meeting will take approximately 20 minutes. In addition to the people on the desk, I should also mention that our labor attorney Jonathan will be joining the executive. No action will be taken thereafter.