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justice for all. Um, >> I apologize if I'm a little sluggish today. I actually made it to midnight last night, so it's a big deal for me. But I still woke up at six o'clock. So, um, we're going to ask, uh, Pastor Janet
Jones to come on up and, uh, give the invitation. I thought I saw J. She is here. Oh, there she is. That is great. Oh God, as we gather here today on this first day of the new year, we gather
with renewed hope for our community. We gather to ask your blessings on these officials. We pray for your wisdom and guidance as we undertake this reorganization. So bless our leaders with clarity, with
integrity, and a spirit of selflessness and a spirit of selfless service that they may make decisions for the common good. Grant us the for people patience, understanding, and unity as we move
forward building a stronger, more effective and efficient government that truly serves us all. We pray for protection from discord, for a renewed commitment to justice and peace. Guide our officials to lead with courage and
compassion, and help us all to embrace positive change for the betterment of our town. the Barrel of Red Bag, New Jersey. For the good of us all, we say amen.
>> Thank you, pastor. >> I see we have um Senator Mingo Paul is here. Would you like to swear in some council members? Senator, >> we did win. You're very busy. >> Here, here's all the stuff. You want to take a
>> Maybe I can do it from here. >> Morning everyone. >> Morning. >> Congratulations to uh each of these individuals. Um thank you to the mayor and deputy mayor, administrator, council. Uh it's truly a pleasure on behalf of assembly membersh and Peter
Paul to represent Redbank and to have officials that really work tirelessly for the town. The fact that they were uncontested, I think speaks to volumes uh of how much faith the residents of Redbank have in them. And I can tell you they reach out to us constantly for
issues with state agencies and we have such an awesome group of people here representing this town. Well, so maybe we'll start with Christina. Does that work? Would you like someone to hold you up? >> I had
right hand up. >> Um, I state your name. I, Christina Bonakez, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey
>> that I'll bear true faith >> that I'll bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments >> and to the governments >> established >> established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> the people. I do further silence
>> that I'll faithfully >> that I'll faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> just >> duties >> the duties >> council member of the borrow of red bank >> a council member of the borrow of red bank >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability >> so we got so far
>> congratulations Next up, Ben Forest. >> Amy, why don't you come on up? Hopefully somebody will video or take a photo of Ben. >> So otherwise we won't have any work. >> Congratulations Ben. Thank you for all
you do. >> Right hand. Right hand. >> Amy, go to his left side. >> Hand up. >> There you go. >> There we go. >> That's the statistics, you know. I take >> domly swearly swear
>> that I will support the Constitution >> That I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> and State of New Jersey that I'll bear true faith >> I will bear true faith >> and allegiance allegiance >> to the state to the >> and to the government to the government
>> established established in the United States >> in this state >> and in this state this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people that you further solemnly swear You may further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially impartially
>> and justly perform >> justly perform all the duties >> all the duties >> of council member of the borrow the council of the burrow of >> according to the best of my ability to perform to the best of my ability. So >> yes,
you don't want to >> ask the pen. >> Just leave the pen over there. >> I'll say thank you. Thank you. We did this. I state >> I to know
>> do solemnly swear >> domly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> state of New Jersey >> that I'll bear true faith >> of true faith >> and allegiance
>> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments >> and to the governments >> established established in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this faith >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do swear
>> I'll faithfully faithful >> impartial >> the duties >> according to the best of my ability congratulations Last but not least, and I'm sure he knew this was going to be a tough election, but he made it.
lay your hand on the baby. Oh, >> I state >> I venture and pray >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the State of New Jersey
>> that I'll bear true faith >> that I failed >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the state >> to the >> and to the governments >> to the government >> established established in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> under this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. I do further solemnly. >> I do further solemnly swear
>> that I faithfully >> thou faithfully intentionally >> and jealously perform >> the duties >> the duties >> council member of the borrow >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me out. >> Congratulations
Margo. Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you guys. >> How many are you doing? >> Uh red banks most important. >> All right. Good. >> Thanks, man.
>> Um All right. Now, um we're going to swear in uh the fire chiefs. I'm going to do it. First up, we have uh Francis Scott Bell. West side.
>> Repeat after me. >> Okay. >> I, Francis Scott Calibaries, >> I, Francis Scott Calvaries, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. Constitution of the State of New
Jersey. >> And that I will bear true faith >> I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people
>> under the authority of the people. I do further solemnly swear I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> and partially >> and partially >> and justly perform the duties >> and justly perform the duties >> of second deputy fire chief of the burrow of red
>> of second deputy chief fire chief of the burrow of red >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. >> So help me God. So help me God. Sorry. Sorry. Go.
>> All right. Next up, we're gonna have Brett McDonald come up first deputy fire chief. right hand up. Ready? >> Repeat after me. I, Brett McDonald, >> I, Brett McDonald, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of
the United States >> support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> constitution of the state of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established >> governments established >> in the United States and this state
>> the United States and this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> I do further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> faithfully >> impartially >> and partially >> and justly >> and justly >> perform the duties of first deputy fire chief of the Burough Red Bank.
>> Did you perform the duties of first deputy fire >> according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. So help me. So help me out. There >> again. Thank you guys. >> You're welcome. >> Last but not least, Michael Welsh. Come
on up. It's sworn in his teeth. >> All right. Repeat after me. I, Michael J. Welsh, >> I, Michael J. Welsh >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New
Jersey >> and I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same >> and to the governments >> and to the governments >> established in the United States >> established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. I do
further solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> that I will faithfully >> I will faithfully >> and partially >> and partially >> and justly >> and justly >> perform the duties of >> perform the duties of >> fire chief of the burrow of red >> fire chief of the bur of red >> according to the best of my ability to the best of my ability. So I'll be back.
So I'll be back. Thank you very good >> congratulations. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. Can >> I have a roll call, please? Mary
Portman here. Council member Monitakis here. >> Council member Facy Blackwood here. >> Council member Forest, >> present. >> Council member. >> Council member Janelle >> here. >> Council member Triiano
>> here. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Oh. I'm going to have I guess I you know we I got to figure out a way to like do the pauses on those swearing in in the same spot like just it was just all random
and sometimes we do three words and then maybe that's too many words. You know, something I'm going to work on. I'm going to work on that this year. >> Just draw some lines. >> Yeah, just make little marks. There you go. And you have a solution. Great. Um, >> we have a plaque that we'd like to
present to our outgoing, beloved council member, David Cassidy. Is he floating around somewhere? >> I'm going to read it out loud first, Dave, and then stay there. >> I'm gonna sit here and I'm gonna come down and present it to you. Um, sorry.
Breadbank Council Member David Cassidy. With deepest appreciation to David Cassidy for your years of tireless service, steadfast advocacy, and genuine care for the people you represent, our community is stronger and brighter because of you. From all of us,
>> oh, we're all in that picture. >> Oh, we're all in the picture. I got it. That's not >> it. >> Oh my god. >> Why are you here? You know >> because of Kate because we didn't
appoint you guys >> the whole order. >> It's fine. I should have just >> read you okay with I don't want to say goodbye. >> I'll see you Sunday. >> See you some match. >> Hard to match your wins. obviously four
times in Denver. >> Good luck this year. Hey, let her enjoy her vacation. >> Do my best. >> Thank you guys. >> I'll mention it again, but just so you know, people out in the hallway hear us. We're all going to pop over to Jamie's
after this. Everyone's invited. We'll go have a a drink, a little food, and celebrate the new year together. But in the meantime, >> we have um some resolutions and appointments that I'm going to ask that we do on the consent agenda, but I just
want to point out a couple of them. Um first one, we have a resolution designating our deputy mayor for 2026, Kiana. >> And we're reappointing our borrow attorney, Greg Canon. >> And I think that's it.
So, can I have a motion to approve resolution 2601 through 2618 on the consent agenda? >> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> Just trying to get you in there. >> All in favor? Actually, we got a roll
call, right? Sorry. That was good. It's like Simon says, we all fail. Council >> member Monis. Yes. >> Council member Yuro. >> Yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood. >> Yes.
>> Council member Forest. >> Yes. >> Council member Janone. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Triiano. >> Yes. >> Mayor Portman. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> All right. Happy new year. >> All right. Moving along. Um
Christina, you got any thoughts for the new year? >> Always first. Thank you, Mayor Sheen. >> I just want to wish everyone a happy new year. Um it's nice to turn a new leaf and just say that once again I am so
honored to serve this burrow. um for another four years. Um I it feels a little bit unreal like this uh I can't believe that this has happened and that I've been able to work with these folks
and see so much positive change. Um and to keep that going again. Uh it's just really it's like I said, it doesn't always feel real, but it's an amazing feeling to help
um better this community. I think it's no secret that 2025 uh was a year that was tumultuous for a lot of people in our community. Um, and it's nice to know that we can work
together to build things not just for today and tomorrow and this year, but all the years um, and be the very special place that we are here in Red Bank. So, thank you. >> Ben, you got any thoughts?
>> Sure. Um, a lot of people in the room know I could talk for hours about the awesome things uh going on in Redbank, but I'll spare you in the afternoon. I want to get the jam in just as much as everyone else. Um, I will say it's a real honor. I'll reiterate I'm really
excited for this opportunity. Um, it's a real honor to be able to serve my community in this capacity. Um, and I don't take it lightly. Um, and I'm really looking forward to Christina's point to work with people that are focused so much on the future of our town, not just maintaining the status
quo and it affects, you know, so many people u in our community from now going forward. So, really it's a real honor. Thank you and happy new year. >> Okay, she's on. Uh, happy new year everybody. Um, I am
honored to be able to serve with uh four of my well three of our former our council members and Ben, our new one. Um, I think it's wonderful. I'm looking forward to it. I think we have an amazing team focused on the issues and our egos are not involved. I'm also
grateful for the wonderful engineering teams we have. I see two companies right here. Looking forward to getting GPU moving, getting our street programs running and getting some complete streets this year. Maybe hopefully.
>> Definitely. Yes. So, yeah. And um thank you Vin for being here. Really appreciate all that you do and the assistance that you um offer us every day. So, thank you. Bye. Um
it is uh amazing to work in this burrow in this capacity. I guess we get $3,000. So I call it kind of a job here. >> Yeah. >> Um it's powerful uh going door to door as I did this year. Um, sometimes knocking on
a former enemies or current enemies doors and they just say, "Ben, I really don't like you and I didn't vote for you." Um, and you know, they share. Sometimes I'm able to win them over, sometimes I'm not. Um, one of the things that I
appreciate about being on this council and working with all of you is that we are doing what's necessary. Um, sometimes it's unpopular. Sometimes some will say, "Well, I don't think you should spend this money for this." But I'm very proud that we're doing Marine
Park. I'm very proud that we're doing things on the streets to try to reduce traffic issues. And I I'll get hits for the one on River Street from residents who don't like the little things. I think they're great because they slow traffic down. And sometimes it it takes
a little bit of work to get used to something different. Um, I remember sitting there on the front row for many years and watching a lot of infighting up here and um, it's one of the reasons I got involved and um, you know, you
were fired up here once and I remember crazy stuff going on. Um, one of the things some residents say, not a majority, most residents seem to like that we're not dysfunctional. I get it. I've actually been yelled at saying, "Ben, why don't you yell at them
at the council, make some trouble? I mean, Ben, are you going along with everything?" And I, you know, actually, I learned on the board of education and um actually my one of the people who got me a run originally was Marielle and uh she's very direct with me when I
ran into her. I don't think she'd mind me saying that. Um but you want working with a group if you actually want to get something done and you want to advance something um you know it doesn't really it's not really productive and I've said this
before at these meetings but it's something I you know this is s you know if I'm yelling at Billy and calling him a name or Ben you know I'm not it's going to be harder to work together and get business done. I mean I have to and occasionally you'll see that I you know
said some critical things up here but I try to work and remember this running town is really a team thing you know it's all of you it's us up here it's listening and hearing and sometimes doing what you don't want to do or being told things or I haven't to apologize
when I make my mistakes you know that's all part of it and I am grateful actually being on board of it for 19 years because you learn that there um because if If you want to get anything on the board of ed done, you had to get five votes. Same thing up here. And I guess it's four votes up here. Um, and it is an
incredible honor to have run unopposed. I didn't expect that. And I want to thank the voters for that that honor. Um, I think that concludes my remarks, Mr. Mayor. Thank you so much for this opportunity, and I look forward to having a full four-year term. Wow, I
can't believe I'm getting sworn in for a second term because that's that the first one seemed awfully short for two and a for two only two and a half years. Oh, and I want to add it's great to see our new government working. You know, I was on the charter study commission with Nancy. Wow. You know, and look at all the stuff we're getting done. Look at
our manager. I mean, we're getting things done in this town and we're, you know, whether it's railroad crossings, little street signs, or big issues. Uh, and it is amazing to see. And thank you for letting me know and all of us uh in
a very direct way what you think if you forgot something just let me know. We can >> we can we can go back to it. >> Laura, you're go ahead. >> First of all, happy new year. And a lot of it would have it's already been said
by my colleagues. exciting to repeat things over and over again and did such a great job here. Um, thank you for allowing me to serve. Um, some of the things hiring Jim two years ago Jim got sworn in. So, um, really that's been
such a great he's been great to work with and I really enjoy working with him and working with this entire team. We've mentioned a lot of things that we started and got done. The DPU, I'm on the ad hoc committee for that. I'm so excited about that. Green park. Every
time I go down there, there's something else down there that's wonderful. Um, complete streets with Nancy brought up the mirror and wellness committee which was not brought up. Thank you for allowing me to serve on that and leadership Billy. It's like been really great. We meet every Wednesday, the
leadership team, Susie Dyer from Parker Clinic, myself, Fantima, Andreana, um, and Brenda from CPC. It's a lot of stakeholders from throughout our community that work on Mayor wellness and B can tell you I bother him quite a
bit about nursing and wellness and his team and um it's really important to me especially after we came out of a pandemic that we were pretty unprepared for. So um I feel like Red Banks got that together. There um many
people I want to thank my husband who's big soup maker um and my daughters are Ron Sum I think. So thank you to them and thank you to all of you for putting your trust in us. Um it is a team and I love this team and I like working with
everyone. So thank you again putting your trust in us and we will work very hard for you. Thank you. >> Yeah, mayor. Thank you, mayor. Happy New Year, everybody. I just want to thank again Senator Vin Gopal and Jenna Lopez from his office for joining us today. Uh
it can't be overstated enough uh how much uh the senator's office does for this town. Um from finding grant opportunities and securing them for us in the burrow to constituent services, uh we truly are able to perform at a higher level on this day is because of
the connectivity we have at the state level. Uh so thank you so much again Senator to you and Margie and Milan uh for your team and for your understanding of how important Red Bank is. Thank you. I want to thank all of the volunteers um
who are being reappointed uh to the boards and committees of the burrow um and those um who were not reappointed uh to boards and committees in the bureau who served for many years uh and to new people who are being appointed uh to
boards and committees in the bureau. Uh some of which are here in person today and some of whom are actually joining us online. Um there's countless people that are on these boards that we lease um that give so much of their time
all of us up here give time on those boards um before being here on council. So we know the level of dedication that takes. So I just wanted to thank all of them uh for giving their time to the burrow as well um and for stepping up to uh volunteer. Um, I want to thank the
council up here um for giving me the honor of serving as the burough's deputy mayor. Again, it is not a responsibility uh that I take uh lightly to my fellow residents or to the council here. Um I've been honored to serve in this role
before I was called council president. Um but in New Jersey state law um in the code the responsibilities are exactly the same. deputy mayor. It just sounds better. Um, it changed with the form of government. Um, but I've served in this
role now for five years. Um, and I can just say that I'm grateful to my family. I'm grateful to my friends and I'm grateful to everybody up here um for all the support that they give me um and the opportunity that they give me to help
lead the burrow with the mayor and with the council and to make sure that we continue forward with the vision uh that's set by the people of Redbank um through the master plan through the management enhancement report uh through really important guiding documents um
that have really been integral to the success that we've all seen up here in the last couple of years with our new manager, Jim Gan. Um, so thank you again for renewing that opportunity for me. Um, and last but not least, um, I just wanted to say, um, I'm so elated to have
Ben up here on the deis. Um, it's so great to just have your whole family here. Um, you know, Redbank is such a big small town, you know, like when I walked in here and my son Otto is I think he's hiding in the side council chambers right now. Um, But he was like,
"What is what is Bash doing here?" And I was like, "Well, his dad's going to be on the council." He was like, "In what?" He's like, "What's going on?" Um, but just young families, people who have invested in our burrow. Um, people who
are extremely busy with their young families taking that time to to dedicate to be up here, I mean, is is unique. It's unique in local government. It's unique in state government. I know the senator will tell you um that we are not oftent times in
rooms with other electeds where they have young children like we do. Um and to have that perspective um up here on the days with us alongside all of your credentials and your professional experience is is a huge asset to the bureau. Uh so thank you so much for your
dedication and for um your partnership and I'm really excited to see you serve. Um, happy new year to everybody and um, as Christina said, these are not the easiest times. Um, we do not have a
great government over us. Um, a lot is falling under local government. Um, we accept the challenge. Um, but you know, uh, we will do everything we physically can always to make Redbank
the absolute best place you can possibly live in 2026 and beyond. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> You can come back in. We don't mind screaming babies. >> The babies. >> They sound like a ns. They punctuate
things. Um, >> speaking of our Senator Gal who just left the room, um, I have a letter here from Vin >> congratulating us on behalf of himself and Margie Dan and Lan Peter Paul. Um,
we were awarded gold status by Easy Ride for promoting student safety. So, thank you for this letter. Um obviously biking safe routes to school, student safety, um just promoting um
complete streets in general is a is a important it's important to all of us. So uh very nice to get this recognition. Um happy new year everybody. At at the last meeting I I made a resolution that I'm going to really focus on uh
expanding the riverwall. I'm happy to announce it's all done. I finished >> at break next speed. We have river access. Stephen, thank you. >> Um, >> Ben, happy to have you aboard. Um, I'm
sure you know Christina and Nancy and the other municipal geeks on council are happy to have yet another wonk >> who's ready to get into the weeds with them. So, uh, you're you're in good company. Um, yeah, Jim, you just mentioned it's been
two years since you've been here. That's amazing. I want to applaud you. A lot of the accomplishments um that we are taking credit for would not have happened without your guidance and your drive. Um, the thing I want to mention, even though ironically we did just get a
complaint about this, but that that's now become the rare one. You know, when I first became mayor a few years ago, I would run a lot of people who said, "We're not going to do projects in Redbank. it's difficult. Um, Jim has really transformed the culture of our zoning, our building departments. Um,
and it makes I've I've had incredible compliments from people and how amazing the department is to work with. So, kudos to to Tony and all of our people in the >> in the pering office and and to uh Jim for helping to change that.
>> Well, Tony word, Tony, nice work. >> Um, I don't have really uh anything else to say. Let's um let's get over to Jamie's. But first, um can I have a motion to open the floor for public comment? >> Thanks. There's a motion, Mr. May. >> I have a second. >> All in favor?
>> Anyone from the public have anything? There we go. A hand in the back. Come on up. We're going to go on this little microphone here in the in the box. There's a a button that'll make it go red and then you're on.
There you go. >> Okay. First, I'd like to say happy new year everybody. >> State your name. Excuse me. >> Charles Janjigian, 165 Spring Street, Redbank, proud
citizen. Uh, happy new year and whatnot. And congratulations on the start of Marine Park. It's quite a project. We've got a long road ahead of us. And that's what I had an unfortunate incident the
other night on Christmas Day where I was issued a summons for having to relieve myself. I'm bringing it up also for the senator that New Jersey Transit did not provide any restrooms on the train or in
the station. So facing a mile long walk home, I had no option. at my age, I can't hold myself. So, I was issued a summon. I'm not ashamed. I'm not embarrassed. I'm going to court on
January 8th. I'll be there as not guilty. And since we're talking about restrooms and whatnot, I want to make sure Marine Park for all its greatness, we have to have a working public facility there.
You've gotten a grant from uh what's that called? Jinx law million dollars whatnot for this uh fantastic playground I visited very frequently it's coming along and please let's just be logical with
this type of money being spent with this red bank we want people to come here I want Kate are you here somewhere >> hi is why don't we follow through with just upgraded facility I don't know when the
last time you used that facility or when. >> So, there are actually plans to So, the the bathroom is fully functioning, operational there. Um, but there are plans to actually also make some other improvements to that bathroom facility to make it more ADA friendly. >> Yes. >> Yeah. And our engineer is actually here
as well if you'd like to speak with him after the meeting. Mike Riser, he's right there and he could give you some more details on that. Well, I don't need the details, but it's being addressed and I'm sure if he's got it under control, then uh >> all gravy. >> It's all groovy. >> Then you can use it >> and I can use it.
>> Yep. >> Okay. And Senator, >> I'll get uh >> Why don't you also address New Jersey Transit on the failure to provide public
restrooms either on the train and the station somewhere? You gotta go. You gotta go. Right. >> After the meeting. Whenever you're free. Okay. >> All right. Folks, I look forward to a great 20 >> I want to thank you for welcoming. >> I look forward for 2026.
>> I want to thank you for welcoming us into your home or we're not going door to door. >> Yes. You're always welcome to my home. Come by one more. Do you have to keep this thing down or >> anyway? Uh, so >> I've had my say and let's look forward
to 2026. Great. Thank you. Happy New Year. >> Turn that one off real quick. >> Thank you. Anyone else have any uh questions? Anyone else want to follow? >> Anyone online? >> No. Anyone online, Jim?
>> Sir. >> No. Right. Can I have a motion to close the public comment? >> Make that motion. I'll second it. >> All in favor? >> I >> I'm just going to ask um Janet Jones to come back up one more time and give a benediction.
>> Hey, Janet. >> Janet, you also trained me on the board of too. >> You were the board president when I got elected. >> History. All right. >> Let us pray.
Lord, may this organization meeting become the foundation for greater collaboration for greater unity and greater commitment to the future of this community.
So to all of those elected officials, all of those who have been sworn in today and who have promised to serve, we pray that God bless you and God keep God guide you and may you go forth in
the spirit of peace and dedication to do good for all of the citizens of Redbank and for the betterment
of all who enter this purple to share in the amenity ities of Red Bank and contribute to the prosperity and well-being
of the people. Together, let us say >> Amen. >> Good evening. >> Thank you, pastor. >> And um having said that, can I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Such a motion, Mr. Mayor. >> I have a second. >> I'll second.
>> All in favor? We'll see you guys hopefully