on you. [Music] >> Okay. >> Good evening. This meeting is being held in accordance with the public laws of 1975 chapter 231. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a notice sent to the Aspbury Park Press
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>> Council member Cassidy is absent this evening. Council member Facy Blackwood >> here. >> Council member Forest >> present. >> Council member Janone >> here. >> Deputy Mayor Trigado >> here. and mayor report >> here. >> Um we have aclamations
to go through and the first one is a proclamation from the borrow red bank honoring ret shot. Yay. >> Yay. >> Whereas the Red Bank Council wishes to recognize and honor individuals whose dedication, service, and achievements have made a profound difference in the
lives of others. And whereas Retesha, a devoted pharmacist, community leader, and humanitarian, has spent decades serving the health and well-being of residents across New Jersey with an unwavering commitment to compassion, equity, and access to care. And whereas
in 2022, Mr. Shaw founded the Retesh Shaw Charitable Pharmacy in Redbank, New Jersey. The state's first charitable pharmacy, which has since provided tens of thousands of free prescriptions to uninsured individuals, offering not only medication, but hope and dignity to
those most in need. And whereas Mr. Sha has chronicled his remarkable personal and professional journey in his inspirational book, Pills to Purpose, sharing the story of how his life's calling as a pharmacist evolved into a mission of service, demonstrating how resilience, empathy, and vision can
transform challenges into opportunities for community impact. And whereas Pills to Purpose is more than a memoir is a testament to the power of service above self, a celebration of the healing professions and a guidepost for anyone seeking to turn personal hardship into a force for
good. And whereas Mr. Shaw's leadership has inspired countless volunteers, health care professionals, and civic partners to join in his work, multiplying the reach and impact of the charitable pharmacy and earning recognition from local, state, and national leaders. Now
therefore, be it resolved that the mayor and council of the burough of Redbank hereby recognize and commend Retes Sha for his extraordinary dedication to public service, his authorship of pills to purpose and his enduring contributions to the health, dignity, and well-being of our community. May it
further resolve that a copy of this proclamation be presented to Mr. Shaw as a token of the burrow's esteem and gratitude and that it be entered into the permanent records of the Burrow of Redbank. Thank you for yelling. >> That's okay. >> No, you got enough.
>> Thank you for >> to bring the copy on. >> Thank you. So cool. Thank you. >> I just hoping to get it signed. >> I think you can take >> Yeah. >> Is it one more please?
Yeah. [Music] Nancy was so ready with that pen. like the worst. >> Really? >> You want me to do that? That's easy. >> Right. Very named
assistance. Who's that? For who? >> Nancy. >> Nancy. >> No. >> Gosh. All right. We're doing it. We're doing it. You're doing it. Most generous and heavy book. >> Thank you.
>> Nancy. >> Thank you. >> Bye. Good. >> While I'm up there. >> Sure. Dear Nancy, mayor stop by the pharmacy. I won't make him do it right now.
>> See him all the time. >> Is that yours? >> I'm not holding up anything. Am I? >> That's yours? >> I know Ben. >> Yes. Used to go to the >> pharmacy.
>> I miss your pharmacy. You know you do it. >> I believe in you. >> First to go to Costco. Excellent. >> Sure. Of course. I'm going to >> We will have to wait if you have folks. I did it. >> Yep. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> All the reading. I open that up in my mail. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. I don't want to steal the pan. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome to sneak out by the way
now if you want. Yeah. >> Hey, look everyone, Retesh is leaving. >> Thank you. >> Right. Next up um is a proclamation for breast cancer awareness month. Whereas breast cancer is one of the most
commonly diagnosed cancers in women and also affects men with millions of lives impacted across our nation each year. And whereas significant progress has been made in prevention, early detection, and treatment resulting in improved survival rates and better quality of life for many patients. And
whereas an estimated 319,750 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2025. And continued research, education, and access to care are essential reducing this burden. And whereas despite advancements, disparities in breast cancer outcomes persist, particularly
among racial and ethnic minority groups, highlighting the need for an e for equitable access to screening and treatment for all. And whereas breast cancer awareness month is a time to honor the strength and courage of survivors, remember those who have been lost, and offer support to the families
and loved ones affected by this disease. And whereas it is time to stress the importance of regular screenings such as mammograms and clinical breast exams as early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. And whereas local organizations, healthcare providers, volunteers, and advocates work
tirelessly to provide education, raise funds for research, and offer support services to those in need. And whereas all citizens, government agencies, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to join in activities that promote awareness, encourage screenings, and contribute to
the ongoing effort to find a cure. A witness whereof, I here unto set my hand on this 25th day of September in the year 2025. Now therefore, I, William Hortman, mayor of the Burough Redbank, on behalf of the council, by the powers vested in me, to hereby proclaim October
2025 as breast childhood cancer awareness month day in the Burough Redbank. And by doing so, oh, I missed that one. That should just be breast cancer awareness month. Um, I call upon all citizens to join in the special observance to educate themselves
on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer to support those affected and to resolve to eliminate this disease. Next up, we have a proclamation for fire prevention week. Whereas the Redbank Fire Department and Redbank Fire Marshall are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association,
the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, charge into fire safety, lithium ion batteries in your home. And it highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium ion batteries safely. And whereas most of
the electronics we use in our homes every day, including smartphones, tablets, and power and lawn tools, laptops, ecigarettes, headphones, and toys to name just a few, are powered by lithium ion batteries. In fact, most everything that's rechargeable uses this type of battery. And whereas if not used
correctly or damaged, lithium ion battery batteries can overheat, start a fire, or even explode. And whereas to reduce these risks, look around your home. It's important to know which devices are powered by them. And whereas lithium ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they're just
about everywhere. Now, therefore, I, William Portman, mayor of the Burrow of Redbank, on behalf of the council, by the powers vested in me to hereby proclaim October 5th through the 11th, 2025 as fire prevention week in the Burrow of Redbank. And by doing so, I call upon all our citizens to understand
the importance of using these batteries correctly to prevent fires in the home and to follow the buy, charge, and recycle safety approach. Marshall coming up to accept this proclamation and fire >> and council residents. I'd like to thank
everybody for this great honor for the department and for the town. It's the importance of having fire prevention. Uh with the assistance of Mr. Gant and the mayor and council, I know I've spoken months back in reference to a tragedy we
had in town. Um we have worked diligently with the Red Cross and we have received a approval through Red Cross for smoke for the residents of Redback. It's unlimited.
Um, we have an access and we're going to be putting this out officially. I wanted the residents to know and the mayor and council uh October 12th we will be having an open house on the west side of town and also on the east side of town. We would like to hit all residents all
over um in reference to smoke detector applications to fill out. Fire department will come out and install these smoke detectors in your homes. We will also be looking for if anybody would be interested to meet the firefighters that daylight refreshments.
Also, we will be looking for if anybody's interested in even assisting and volunteering for the fire department. Um, it's a great honor. It's uh something one of the best things I've ever done in my life being a volunteer firefighter. Um, not not the career
firefighters, but volunteers is a whole another level. Um, we will also be talking about fire prevention this month for fire prevention at the open house. Please, I'm looking forward to seeing everybody. Also, you have any children and your families. We will be starting
fire prevention um first week of October hitting the schools. Um, department will be having volunteers out there again, volunteers helping and support and teach your children in this. But thank you everyone. Thank you, Mayor and Council.
We greatly appreciate it. Thank you firefighters that are there and fire department members. Greatly appreciate it. And we couldn't do this without all your support. >> Thank you. >> We have one more proclamation. It is the domestic violence awareness month.
>> Whereas domestic violence awareness month calls attention to the fact that domestic violence is widespread and impacts every person in this community. And whereas domestic violence and intimate partner violence impacts our community and statistics show over one in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced rape,
physical violence and or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetimes. And whereas in the United States, intimate partner violence results in nearly 1300 deaths every year and more than three women are killed by their intimate partner every day. And whereas the theme
of this year's domestic violence awareness month's campaign is with survivors always and the campaign emphasizes ongoing support and presence for survivors which is promoted by 180 turning lives around here in Mammoth County. Now therefore, I William Portman, mayor of the Burough Redbank on
behalf of the council by the powers vested in me, do hereby proclaim October 2025 as domestic violence awareness month in the burrow of Redbank. And by doing so, I remind everyone that each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the future. And so
it's join Jocelyn here. >> Thank you so much. Um, of course, we really appreciate Red Bank support. Um, you know, 180 is so Christmas. Um, I actually brought you all ribbons for everything for the month of October.
>> Thank you so much. >> You're welcome. >> Thank you. >> Right now, right? >> Yes. >> Thank you. Yeah. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you so much. >> And we look forward to painting the town again. >> Thank you. >> I have a motion to open the floor for public comment on agenda items only. >> I'll make such a motion, Mr. Mayor. >> Can I have a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> Anyone have any comments on agenda items only? There will be another opportunity at the end of the um council meeting for public comment, but right now it's for agenda items only. >> Anyone? Anyone online? Sh.
>> No, sir. >> I have a motion to close the public comment on agenda items only. So moved. I >> have a second. I'll second it. All >> in favor? I >> can I have a motion to approve the minutes from 911 2025? >> So moved.
>> I have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> All right. Cruising along. Um we have a bunch of resolutions. Is uh anyone anybody want to highlight any of them or can we approve them on the consent agenda? >> You good?
We okay on the consent agenda? >> Yeah. All right. All right. Then can I have a motion to approve resolutions 25-198 through 25-205 under the consent agenda? >> I have a second. >> Second.
>> Roll call, please. >> Member Bonitakis. >> Yes. >> Council member Facy Blackwood. >> Yes. Council member Forest. >> Yes. >> Council member Jano. Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Chugiano. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Portman. >> Yes. >> Um, one thing I did want to point out is
25-199. Um, uh, we'll be getting a resolution to the state of New Jersey so we can move forward with the Count Basey Bleacher Replacement Project. So, these things move slowly, but they are plugging along nonetheless.
>> Yay. >> Okay. Love it. Um, can I have a motion to open the floor for public comment? >> I'll make such a motion, Mr. Mayor. >> I have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. Right. If >> you have anything on your minds, now is the time to speak it. Anyone feel?
Anyone online, Jim? >> No, sir. >> No. >> Okay. Uh, can I have a motion to close the public comment? >> I'll make such a motion. >> Have a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? Hi. >> Hi, >> Christine. You got anything?
>> Uh, just quick note, um, thank you very much for the breast cancer awareness preparation this evening. That's something that touches so many women in our community and um, someone very close to me is a 36y year survivor of breast cancer. So, it
hits pretty close to home. Uh, that was when she was very young, which does happen. It also is much more common in black and Hispanic women, which people should be aware of. Um, so just wanted to remind folks as well there is an event uh outside of Redbank but in Point Pleasant every year there's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I will be
there on Sunday, October 19th. Uh, it's a great event in support of the American Cancer Society at walk. Um, and I've done the math. You can attend and also make it back for Red Bank's Halloween parade which is the same day. Um, but I
encourage you to take a look at that as well. Thanks. Okay. >> Thank you, Dennis. Um, sure. I have a few things. Uh, from the environmental commission, the EC storm water subcommittee met with the board to
review findings from, um, citizen testing of water in the Navasync. It's a partnership that they have with Clean Ocean action. And as a result of the findings, we're now there's now a joint task force of the environmental commission DPU clean ocean action and if
I'm correct the D will be coming involved to take a deeper look and address the issues. Um I would also like to congratulate the Redbank Boro schools primary and middle school for achieving gold recognition in the safe routes to
school program. I'd also like to congratulate um Redbank itself, the um traffic safety bureau and the crossing guards for helping the burough achieve uh the gold status recognition as well. Um I got a lot more um the complete and
green street advisory committee met last Friday and um just some highlights I'd like to share. Be on the lookout at some point for a resident survey about the creation of a bike loop in town. This would be traditionally bike loop 2 that
was in the 2010 study. So, we're looking to get some information about that. Porchfest bike lanes are scheduled to be installed with temporary paint on the 3rd of October. If you're interested in volunteering to help us do some spring paint around town, uh, you know, just
reach out to me. Uh, let's see. There's a reminder to residents regarding brush, leaves, and grass being placed into the street. This is a disturbance for cyclists and cars to please follow what
the boro rules say um about that. And um that was it. But last but not least, uh from Monday, September 29th through Friday, October 5th or whatever day of the week that is, sorry, that's probably a Sunday. It's National Carfree Week.
And we have to be mindful that onethird of the people in the US, these are people with disabilities, young people, seniors, those who can't afford cars, do not drive. So I would implore you during this week to leave your car at home, go outside, take a walk, ride a bike, use
mass transit, and then come back and let us know what we as a borrow can do to improve these experiences. That's it. >> Thank you, Ben. Correct. >> Hey, Mike Passy's parks and wreck liaison. We we had a meeting this week
of the parks and w committ our biggest the biggest event of the year really is the Halloween parade which I think is scheduled for the 19th the Sunday and or the rain day is the following Sunday. So we're looking for volunteers um want to email us at
recreation.red.org [Music] um or go to our website or call recreation department. We are looking for volunteers to help out with that event. We get I don't know mayor I don't know can we get a thousand people participating in that between people on and people watching probably it's a good
number. >> Sure. So yeah um and of course I expect all of us to be uh participating. Um I'm not going to dress up though. I'll just be a council. >> Anyway, that's all I got. Thank Mr. Mayor.
>> Thank you. want to kill Ben Smith. >> How about it? >> Hi. So, I wanted to thank you for doing the breast cancer proclamation, too. Some people know I'm in recovery. I'm
not cured yet, but I will be in February. That'll be my fifth year. So, thank you. >> And it is really important to get early screening because that's how they pick it up. And that's how they picked up mine. And I just wish that everybody had
access to that um service because you can stop it. And I was the first in my family and I'm not black Hispanic. So, you know, you have to just know that it doesn't necessarily be genetic, too. Okay. Um
so, a couple things. Um animal welfare December 6, we were lucky enough to get the primary school to host our rabies clinic at the primary school. So TJ and Paul uh Parado, our chair, are meeting with the school to see how the setup will flow. We're hoping to give out 200
rabies vaccines. We had it last year. Frank was so good to give us the um firehouse on the east side this year, but this year we decided we could get more people on the west side. So we're really excited about that. Um so um I think that's it for animal
welfare. We're working with the Mama County SPCA about the fural cats behind the Y and we we're back and forth with that. So, I think we're making some progress on that, too. The library, we had our library meeting um was this cute
little girl who nobody seems to know, but um her name is Ma and Javi. They had a lemonade stand and donated all their donations to the library, which I thought was the cutest thing. So, um, Sierra was trying to figure out who they were and thank them for doing that. So
cute. Um, they had their senior freeze and state New Jersey application today um at one one o'clock. So hopefully a lot of seniors showed up for that. They're having the art of storytelling on Thursday, October 2nd. They have their bridge um every week too, their
bridge lessons on September 29th that's coming up. And then just their uh dancing every Friday fitness um in the library also. So pretty much what's going on at the library. >> Yep.
>> Oh, senior center. I was there today, too. I have the seniors that are um everywhere. >> Yeah, I was taking a painting class. Um so besides their medical, you know, the band that takes you to the to your medical appointments, they have a band
that takes you to Shopright. They have chair yoga on Fridays at 10:30 every Friday. Oh, this Thursday, next Thursday, they're going to have the farmers market at 10 a.m. in the senior center. Um, I know Nancy and Ben are there with their office hours every
Wednesday. Um, so their schedule is quite full. Um, knitting on Monday the 13th. They have knitting actually every Monday, too. So, >> schedule. Thank you. Thank you, Laura. Deputy Mayor,
>> thank you, mayor. Um, I did a lot of walking the town this week. Um, we were honored to have Main Street America um, representative visiting us actually from Texas and a representative from Main Street, New Jersey, um, here um, meeting with River Center um, and with Marin.
Uh, Councilwoman Bonitakus um, also joined for that as well. um just visiting the town, seeing the downtown and the next step would actually be a strategic plan uh for the downtown that would be happening um with River Center
and stakeholders. Um but it was great for them to see, you know, how the downtown is doing and improving and a lot of the suggestions and implementations that they were talking about um they're happening in our downtown already. So it was great.
Um and it was great to hear suggestions, ideas from them of how we can move forward. Um another time we were walking around the downtown and the whole town um three corridors actually um was with BFJ uh the planners and that was um for
zoning standards and revisions um essentially for to start looking at our zoning to match with our new master plan. Um we walked three corridors in town. Um we walked Shrewsbury Avenue, uh West Front Street and Mammoth Street. Um
this was just preliminary um work, but also another day of a lot of walking and just taking in the town and looking at all of the actual variables on the street. Um that's basically it. I'm really looking forward to the open
houses um for the fire department and how coordinated they are. Um, at Westside Hose, I had organized a couple of open houses, um, under the Raise the Roof, um, which were open to the public and also fundraisers to raise money for
the roof at Westside. And through doing those open houses, I actually recruited two new volunteer firefighters. So, it's extremely effective to have open houses. And I really appreciate the fact that our community engagement ordered that Audrey worked on that flyer, that our
chief was very proactive, that it's out there on social media, that it's on the east side and the west side at the same time, that the fire, you know, the smoke detectors are being, you know, given out at the same time. Um, so I really appreciate the teamwork and the involvement of everybody at the same
time. So, thank you to Chief Frankwoods, um, you know, reporting every everything. I appreciate it. >> Amen. >> Absolutely. Thank you. I have one more thing. I always forget about our wellness and then when I looked at Adriana, >> yeah, you guys do a lot with that, too. >> We do a lot. Yeah, we meet every
Wednesday on Zoom. So, um, we're have the turkey giveaway on November 22nd at, uh, St. Anony's. We got 125 turkeys. Nancy and I are going to go out and price out some how much the, um,
other things will cost, you know, like potatoes and things like that. um nonp perishables and we also got a hundred bags from the 125 canvas bags from Wellpoint Insurance that they've donated. They're going to drop them off my house. Um we have quite a few things
going on. This Sunday they had a great event at the senior center. Um that really went well. Um also there's trunk or treat at the primary school which uh the auxiliary of the fire department is going to be there and they're going to
be decorating up a truck. So, we're gonna be scarecrows and we're giving out candy there. So, that's on Friday uh the 19th. >> Laura's a member of the auxiliary now. >> So, >> Laura's a member of the auxiliary now with the fire. >> It's gonna be fun. It's going to be fun.
>> Trunk or treat. >> Am I the only council member that's not a member? >> Join us. >> Fix it. >> Join us. >> Thank you, Lauren. >> That's it. Okay, I'm done. Really? Sorry. Um, yeah, as Kate was saying, a busy
week in the burrow. I was at the uh breast cancer rally at Riverside Gardens Park on September 20th. Um, Michael White's latest mural was unveiled last week over on West Street. If you have not seen it yet, >> cruise down West Street. It's really
something to behold. Really amazing, amazing mural. Adds a lot of beauty to our city. Um, I don't have a list of them, but it seems like I have an awful lot of ribbon cutings I've been getting asked to go to in the last >> Oh my gosh. A lot of a lot of new businesses coming.
>> Went to the new gym, the rehabilitation center was. You went to King Baby. You went >> King Baby I couldn't go to, but yes, but that one just happened. >> Went to the King. >> Cassie went to King Baby. Leonardo happening this um week. There's a bunch more. >> Yeah. Fire candle making.
>> Yeah, the candle making. Yeah. Um, also Porchfest coming up. Very excited. October 4th. Um, over 130 something bands on maybe 30 different porches. So, it's a little bigger this year. Got to give a shout out to John Shepard and
Marta Quinn for picking up a lot of my slack. I was not as available this year to help organize things. But the uh exciting announcement we have for PorscheFest is on the west side we'll be closing Porsche Fest or one of the last bands going. We got a mariachi band finally. So,
trying to do that for peers. Audriana uh connected me with one and they agreed to come. So, very excited for that. Um went to a really cool event today with several of my colleagues at the Count Bassy. They had the Count Basy uh Walk of Fame and they unveiled the first
two stars which were Count Bassy of course and John Vonchovi. Um and I got to sit next to Felonius Monk's son. He was accepting the uh or introducing the uh the Count Basy star. So that was that was pretty cool. Um and finally want to
wish all of our Jewish residents a happy rashana which just passed and Yamipur which is coming up the day of atonement. So if I have offended any of you I apologize. Let me know. >> That's all I got. Jim, you have
>> sir. Thank you mayor. Uh as many of you may have seen a marine park is underway right in full swing. Um we're expecting a lot of the next couple weeks hoping that the weather stays cooperative with us to stay on track.
The uh initial stages will be um soil remediation. There's there's a certain amount of soil that needs to be removed from the site due to um historic contamination there, historic fill. U so we will you know be bringing soil out, bringing in clean fill soil in. Uh we
did add three signs down to the park to give residents and visitors an opportunity to see what's going on down there. And obviously apologize for our construction and how it's looking right now. Um so there is a QR code on that signage to bring them to a landing page on the website. Thank you again Adriana
for helping us out with that and really getting that up and going. Um, I want to let everybody know that, you know, in town today and tomorrow, there's a number of municipal managers from around the state of New Jersey, and we're happy to host that in Redbank here. Uh, the
mayor came this morning to give a welcome message to a bunch of the municipal managers, and it was just an opportunity for them to see how cool our mayor is and be jealous of Red Band. So, very appreciative of that. Um, I also want to say that I'm I'm happy that we are filling the position of the deputy
director of public works, uh, who will be coming on to assist in the management of public works throughout the burrow. Um, just like a lot of our, um, offices in town, having that additional layer of of management under the the top
management is very important for the continuity of leadership there. Um the candidate we had a number of candidates that we interviewed and received applications on. The successful candidate comes to us with a lot of experience in New York City sanitation
as an operations chief. Um so he will be starting on October 6th. So we're looking forward to that leadership there. Um, also in newer developments, it's not, you know, fully out there yet, but we did um, uh, extend an offer to a
community engagement coordinator to backfill the position uh, that Adriana uh, held and, uh, we're looking to bring them on board, too. I'll probably announce that more officially at the next council meeting and introduce um, that candidate to the public. Our
employee appreciation barbecue is tomorrow and I'm happy that we are able to do that with everybody. We'll step outside around lunchtime tomorrow for the employees and you know grill some burgers and dogs and play a couple games and do some giveaways for our employees and really show our appreciation for
everything that they do year round. Uh we've been working with the civic operations group which is the um we went out to RFP for a $75,000 grant that we got through the state. uh be selected civic operations due to their RFP response. What they're going to do is go
out to over 5,000 homes uh from now until the end of the year uh knocking doors and giving out crucial information about state programs, municipal programs, county programs. So, I think it's really great that they have a full bilingual staff um that we are working
with through community engagement, myself, Adriana, and Joanna and my office um to make sure that we give them the proper information from the burrow and that we are getting the message out to our residents as to all the services that we offer along with the programs
that are available through the state and the county. And I'm currently working with ARH engineers um to talk about and and start looking at something that I know was talked about at Burough for some time which is a redesign of the
senior center parking lot. Um so that's another project that we are are taking on there. So >> to make it flow better and have >> make it flow better, more room, uh additional lighting and parking spaces. So, uh, I'll be bike racks, which we added some there through our last bike
rack program, um, with the, uh, the grant that we received from the >> New Jersey Realtors Association. >> New Jersey Realtors Association. Thanks. Lost the name, but um, yeah, so I'm looking to work with them in the next coming weeks. I talked to them today and um, hopefully get something going with that.
>> Thank you. >> Awesome. >> Thank you. U,, we do have an executive. Oh, yes, Ben. >> I have a question. >> Yeah. So, um, the, uh, marine park project. So, what what is your what's what we're in phase two now, right? Correct. So, what is how long is that going to take me? And it's funny. I get
a lot of get a lot of informal commentary about >> So, I just wanted to get a little more color on what the time frame is. And I also, as I recall, you explained to me that a lot of this is you can't really do the work unless the weather is cooperative, right? >> Yeah. The obviously the surface for the
playground requires certain amount of temperatures that we have to work with with the company. Uh the playground equipment is essentially it's not delivered here. However, it's in a staging area uh waiting for us to be installed at the park in the contract
with the contractor. There is a 75day almost near completion and a 90-day completion of the project. I mean, it's going to include, like we talked about, the the two 80 foot zip lines, the botchi court, concrete cornhole boards,
the hammocks, the covered pergola with rope swings, band shell structure for programming, um, and burrow events, the addition of over 50 trees, which is a combination of shade trees and ornamentals, hundreds of new shrubs and ornamental ornamental grasses. We've
already added the 20,000 square ft of green space that was created and beautiful butterfly gardens throughout. So, there's a lot that's going to happen there in the next 75 days. >> Wow. But yeah, we uh we anticipate large amount of completion in that time.
>> One more question. Um again, couple people ask is parking down there. There's currently some people go down there and they're confused because we've moved the parking right to the left. >> Yeah. >> As you come down. Absolutely. There is parking available, right? >> To the left. To the left.
>> To the left. You're right. On the old uh Clay Tennis courts. >> Yep. >> All right. Yeah. Because I've had a number of residents ask me why there's no parking down there. >> All the parking just got moved to the left. >> On the left. And I think once the project starts to really come together, it's going to look like a big cohesive,
you know, completed project down there and it'll be much more obvious as to where things are happening. >> Thank you, man. As I was saying, we do have an executive session. So, can I have a motion to adjourn to executive session? I'll make >> such a motion. >> Have a second. Second.
>> Favor. I >> We have a couple minutes. Mr. Mayor, >> take a five minute break and then we'll executive session. You want to make your announcement, correct? >> Yes. >> Discussing two topics tonight. digital acquisition of land with a
riverview hospital land use application and potential riverfront access easement pursuant to our ordinance and we'll also be talking about pending litigation the garden of Redbank versus Redbank executive session will take about 25 minutes to half an hour and we will not take any action after we return from
executive session. Thank you. Stand by.