Call to order. It's 6:01 p.m. Um, according to the Open Public Meeting Act, this meeting of September 24th, 2025 was published in the Bergen Record and Herald News on January 8th, 2025 and sent to the Rtown. The executive session
meeting notice was published in the Bergen Record and Herald News on September 19th, 2025. In addition, copies of the set notice are and have been available to the public and are on file in the office of the township clerk. Roll call, please.
>> Here. Committee woman is something wrong. She will be absent from today's meeting. Committee woman >> here. Deputy mayor Miller >> here. Committee Schwinsky >> here. >> Mayor Cello >> here. We have a quorum here. >> Okay. Okay. So, we have executive
session which is resolution 25-2251 and this would be for litigation negotiation attorney uh attorney client privilege matters relating to personnel. I have a motion to go into executive session. >> Motion. >> I have a second.
>> Second. >> You beat me. You beat me. >> Okay. All in favor? >> Any extensions? We will be back approximately 7 p.m. Thank you. >> We'll be at 7 p.m. >> Yeah. You never hear. >> May I have a motion to close executive session? >> Motion.
>> May I have a second? >> I'll have a second. >> Roll call. >> Committee woman. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Molinski. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Cavlla. >> Yes. >> May we stand for the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. [Music]
>> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [Music]
>> Thank you. >> All righty. Thank you for coming this evening. So, what's first on the agenda I have here? Unless you want do would you uh chief would you want to do Mr.
Patrell first? Is that easier or >> No, we could do this first. >> Okay. We got two people here, our assembly people who are um Chris Tully and Lisa Sween. And uh let me let me just start off a little
bit here. Going back many many many months when we were looking at the pump station. I said, "How can we get help? Marshall Park needs help to have money toward this pump station. And I reached out to somebody who I
believe could help because unfortunately our FEMA money was taken away. And those two people were um assembly woman Swain and
assemblyman Chris Tully. They represent Rochelle Park. When I said, "I need help here for Rochel Park. I need somebody to help us financially with this pump station because it's over $4 million." I was very pleased to hear both of them
say, "How can we help you?" And by that, I asked for money for the town. And the question came down to how much money? And I put the number out there. I need a
million dollars for our pump station. Just a number. Not thinking in a million years that this could happen, but it did. And with their drive and their cooperation, I also had our
administrator. We got on a meeting with their um their uh office staff and said, "We we need this and the reasons why." And we went back and forth and this is this and we need that and this. I think it came down to our pump station was
being held together by bubblegum and band-aids. I also had in the meeting uh our superintendent, Mr. Dave Brown. I had the support of the committee to move forward with it. I got a call on June 30th,
6:30 at night when the state budget went through and uh Assemblywoman Sween and Assemblywoman Tully were on the phone and I heard Teresa Rochelle Park get the million dollars
and I I still tear up about it because I couldn't believe this happened. I was told a few times by a few elected officials that Rochelle Park will never see state money. Well, guess what? We're seeing it now. And thank you to
our uh Assembly people who represent Rochelle Park here in our 38th, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, and Assemblyman Chris Tully. So, what we have is a little presentation that we'd like you to please come up here if you would.
Oh, you did. Okay. The first one check. >> Yeah. >> I don't know if it'll fit in your pocket. >> I want to see that check. >> So, don't come look.
>> This is the ground. That's nice. This is for flood mitigation. So, uh team also We were very lucky. It's good to see you to have everybody here. Would you like
to say something? Sure. Um I I almost started crying because it really it's it's almost like a miracle to be able like Chris and I fight for our towns every single year. um you know trying to get money for for
various projects, bringing money back for education. We work you know really hard um and sometimes connect a lot about various things and um I was just so happy. I mean especially like the
aging pump station, you know, the story that the money had been there from FEMA had already been approved. you guys were gonna have a brand a groundbreaking on the new station now. >> Well, now we got your new money, real
money. And um we're just we're so thrilled. Um you know, Chris and I represent district 38, which is 16 towns. Many of our towns flood. So, when you told me that you needed money for our pump station, I knew exactly how how
this how much money you needed and how important it was to your residents. I mean, having been here and seen from my house. I saw you closer to my house. >> Yes. We've seen the piles of of garbage lined up on the sidewalk after floods.
So, anyway, we're just we're so thrilled to be here to give you the money to for that new pump station, which you so much deserve. So, thank you so much. [Laughter] to what said we actually want to thank
the mayor, the committee, the incredible staff here at Roshaw Park. This happened because we all work together. When we heard the issue going on, when we heard the FEMA money was pulled, the fact that we were able to be your advocates in the Assembly and Joe Lagana and the Senate to make sure that this money was
prioritized in our budget, and we all know budgeting is about priorities. at the end of the day helping our residents, helping our communities, especially communities that are struggling with flood mitigation like Rochelle Park and Dale. As you said, we've been touring this community for a long time. We've been fighting for this community and all of our communities for
a very long time. This happened because of your ad advocacy because of your incredible team, dean, mayor, committee, all the staff here. Thank you so much for all you do every day to make Rochelle Park such a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. So, with that, we're happy to have
[Applause] [Music] Thank you so much. >> All right. Thank you again. You don't have to make a million every time you come. >> Oh, no. No. >> Next year I'm asking for two. Just
letting you know ahead of time. just just to let you know. But thank you so much again. So appreciate it. I know we all do and I know all the residents do too. So okay. Um next we have Yes, there's Mr. Pino right there.
Presentation of plaque for William Catrella for 15 years of service as a crossing guard. And I will be right there. I ask you to join me on the committee first. I also have with us Lieutenant Ed Kukulski who oversees the crossing guard. So, if you'd like to say a little
bit and then I'll I'll absolutely talk a little bit myself about what this means. And Bill, why don't you come on out? We're here to celebrate Bill Patrell. Bill Patrell has been across the guard for almost 15 years in Rochelle Park. That's something that you don't hear very often. It's being across the guard
is is a very very tough job. And Bill has done it without complaints and has done his duty every day. and hardly ever out and doing it for almost 15 years. And with that, we celebrate Bill's retirement. And Bill, thank you for everything. Thank you. Thank you.
[Laughter] Before I read what's on the plate, I'd like to say a little bit about Bill as well. So, you know, we've always heard it takes a community, right? It takes a village to raise our our children. Well, if there's not a child, and they're probably some of them are in
college now, if not through college that know Bill and they were missed. Some are having babies that remember Bill standing at the corner. Bill has always been an extra set of eyes to the police department going back to when I was a patrolling and we would go, you know, sit on that detail and Bill would come over. Hey, his car at this time, I mean,
he had it down to the plate number. And so, it's not just crossing. And that goes for all of our crossing guys that are here. So, thank you to all of you. And I also hope as I look out to this audience that we have some future crossing guards we could use some help. Please apply reach out to Lieutenant
Kowski. We're always looking for uh our that again those extra set of eyes. So this says a grateful acknowledgement and appreciation for your 15 years of service to the children and residents of Rochaw Park as a crossing guard. William Bill Catrell as I know you might. I would drive by over that yellow window. Bill presented on the 24th day of
September 2025 with the heartfelt thanks of the entire police department for governing body and residents of Rochel Park. Presented by myself, Bill, thank you. Um, I served on the board of education for 15 years and I can remember in rain,
snow, the heat and everything else, Mr. patrol is at the corner always protecting the children crossing as well as anybody else crossing. So I can tell you uh the dedication that you've given to this town is very heartfelt and we so appreciate it. Um I thank you for
everything you've done. >> Um also I believe that uh we have a certificate from our assembly for the chat. So, we have a certificate for you as well. And I want to thank you for your 15 years of service. As a as a parent, I
wouldn't be fair, but I know from taking my kids to school, you have one of the most important jobs when it comes to raising kids because you are in charge of their safety. So, thank you so much and best of luck to you in your next chapter.
>> Thank you both. We very much want to thank you. We express our gratitude for you because as Lisa said, you're not only in charge of children's safety, but you're actually putting your own safety on the line every single day. We know how tough that job can be. We know the risks that are entailed. So, thank you every day. Thank you for
everything that you've done for us every single day. Please enjoy your retirement. Congratulations. >> I just want to say thank you to the parents that trust that they did with me. Um I did have a daughter that was hit by a truck and just kind of walked this out in me to do this. I've been
employee town for almost 14 years ambulance core EPW crossing guard and I really appreciate it. I love my kids and I hated to retire, you know, but I'd like to try to come back as soon as I can get back on my feet. >> Yeah. Well, we're going to have a recognition night. I'm sure Lieutenant
would reach out to our staff and you're obviously more than welcome to be there. >> Yes. >> And Bill, I think it's correct that you took the post when my mom retired. >> Yes. >> Yes, she retired. So, she was across the guard for 20 years at that corner and
when she retired, you took that on. half the tour time to someone trustworthy as yourself. >> I retired from DVDW on a Friday with the older chief that was here called me up on Sunday and I had to retire you just
fell in. It was a long time. I'd like to thank all the other crossing guards. I It is a dangerous job and Congratulations. You're
>> welcome. Okay. >> Thank you, sir. [Music] Thank you. Thank you. [Music] >> Thank you. Thank you for Thank you again so much. I'll talk to you soon. Okay. Thank you.
>> In my glasses. Thank you. Thank you so much. Okay. Okay. So, moving on. Now, we have a couple of proclamations here. I know we do a lot of them, but you know what? Everyone is worth it in my opinion. So, we have the first one
proclamation is the first responder appreciation month. And let me just get out of here. Going to get my steps in today. Uh cancer. This was uh the flag was donated by Mr. Wrigley. Richard, come out. Mr. Wley,
please. [Applause] Okay. >> Thank you. I'm gonna come. Uh Mr. the um national first responders.
Whereas first responders including firefighters, paramedics, police officers, emergency medical condition, and other dedicated personnel are in general to the safety, security, and well-being of our community. Whereas October 28th as National First Responder
Day, a day to recognize and honor the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all those who answer to the call to protect our community in time of crisis. And whereas it is our duty to express our deepest gratitude to those
heroes and to continue supporting their mental, physical, and emotional well-being as they carry out their virtual work. Now therefore the result that I may go and attach the committee
uh of the national park hereby proclaim October 28th uh as national first responder day in Roshaw Park encouraging all students in the street flag on the individual contributions of first responders take a moment to express their appreciation
your appreciation for your tireless efforts and artists gave the 24th of September 2025. Thank you Mark for donating our flag as of the second.
All right. Thank you. So the next proclamation is for breast cancer, the whole month of October. Breast cancer unfortunately doesn't only affect women, it also affects men. It is
one of the most number one leading causes of death in in women. Um early infection is always a good thing and uh it's a difficult situation. I know. Unfortunately, I just heard a young woman in her 30s was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer. So, it's we don't know what's going to happen. I've been in medical field for many many years now. And um it is hard. This is coming along. But let's keep it in our hearts and in our minds and clients.
This flag is being donated by Mr. Smith. [Music] [Music] So, let me read this. Breast cancer awareness month, October 25. Whereas breast cancer remains one of the most
common forms of cancer affecting individuals worldwide with millions of families impacted each year. Whereas the last month was dedicated to raising awareness supporting those affected and honoring the strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors.
Whereas it is crucial to foster an environment of compassion, education, advocacy, ensuring that individuals have access to the resources they need to prevent, detect, and fight breast cancer. Now therefore be resolved that I, Mayor Teresa Davllo, and the township
committee of the township of Rochel Park do hereby proclaim the month of October as breast cancer awareness month in Rochial Park, encouraging all take part in this most important cause by spreading awareness, participating in fundraising efforts, and supporting
those impacted and their families by breast cancer this 24th day of September, the year 2025. Thank you very much for doing this donation and I appreciate the collaborative promise starting the second week of October. Here you go.
>> Thank you again. >> One more. Okay. All right. Now that we have week without driving, Mr. Warren, would you like to come up here, please? This is for
uh week without driving from September 20th, 2025 to October 5th, 2025. and use the word. >> Sure. >> All right. So whereas uh access to vulnerability is fundamental part of
health and safety and community connection allowing Roshaw Park to reach education, employment opportunities, medical services, shopping, recreation and business friends and family. Whereas many community members cannot afford or financially stretch to pay for car
ownership and maintenance. The AAA estimates that the cost of 12,297 a year, that's, you know, 1,025 a month to own a vehicle and recommends drivers spend no more than 10% of their income
on their car. This means drivers need to make 120,000 a year to cover average car costs. Meaning incomes in the US are 77,000 per household. And whereas nearly a third of the people residing here in
the US do not have driver's license either because of their age or conditions that don't allow them to drive. Whereas public transportation and strong network of sidewalks and bike paths aren't available in our community making it much more difficult to get
around, visit family and friends to take care of everyday task for those who cannot or do not drive. Whereas going on a week without riding is a great way to understand how we can improve our transportation connectivity and ask us to better meet the needs of our
community members. Now therefore, it be resolved that I, Mayor Theresa Judge on the township committee of township of Roshaw Park to hereby proclaim September 29th through October 5th, 2025 as a
weekly writing and I encourage all people in court to join me in this special dated this 24th day of September, 2025. Thank you, Michael. Would you like to say something? >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, I hope that the township of Roshell Park tries to participate and
the best way to try is to plan out your week from September 29th to October 5th and just try to take one less car trip if you can. Starting there will give you an idea of Mr. Mr. Catrell, if I could just mention your speech before how
dangerous a crossing guard job is. That's a testament to how much cars have taken over our way of life. and um the fact that we use a car to get everywhere within a one square mile town. I spoke with Chief Pinta this this afternoon as
well as with Lieutenant Kakovski. Um I know a walking day is being prepared uh in in cooperation with Midland School, but please try to take one less car ride if you can. Uh I've been taking bikes by bike rides for the past year. you get to
learn a lot about your community and see people that you probably haven't seen in a while or meet neighbors that you haven't even met yet. So, I hope people participate um and uh you like to talk more about bikes and stuff. I'm always available and I thank you for recognizing me without driving. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you for [Applause] Thank you very much. Thank you. I'm planning on I think the different [Music]
Are you first respond? All righty. Thank you everyone. Thank you for their flag presentation and Mr. Warren for the week without driving. Um, all right. So, moving on to discussion, we have the
2025 best practice inventory. Mr. Otherwise, do that all the time. No way. Good evening everyone. The um best practice is part of the statutory requirement that myself and the uh
township clerk present to you the uh survey. You all should have received the survey. Uh very happy to report there were only three nos that we answered on the scoring populace. Uh the three nos had to do with
volunteer tuition to the volunteer fire department and personnel. Um that's a resolution that we're going to look at for next year. The other one was we do not have electric vehicle stations at this time. Um that's also going to be
looked at according to the chief. And we had a couple uh audit findings that were repeated that uh we're trying to extinguish hopefully next year. The biggest one is buying uh from the uh departments purchasing items before a
purchase order is issued. So that's something that has been uh done in the past. Hopefully we can stop that. With that, we will be getting our 100% uh state aid uh November. And um with that,
that is my presentation this evening. >> Thank you. Um just to clarify, this is to get the state. We're looking probably Novemberish kind of >> Well, November 1st, we should be seeing a wire come in for $200,000 >> approximately. >> Approximately. >> Okay. Thank you very much. Any other
questions on the days? >> No. All right. Thank you. >> Okay. Moving on to correspondence. Any correspondence that we have? No. All right. Thank you.
All right. May I have adoption? We have adoption of minutes for the public work public session for September 10, 2025. Executive session September 10th, 2025. May I have a motion to adopt these minutes? >> I'll make the motion. >> May I have a second? >> I have a second. >> Roll call. >> Committee member.
>> Yes. >> Miller. >> Yes. May Schwinsky, >> yes. >> Mayor Jessello, >> yes. >> Motion passes. >> Thank you. So, we have approval of the agenda. Motion to approve this agenda. >> Have a motion to approve it. >> Motion. I have a second. >> I'll second.
>> Roll call, please. >> Marcola, >> yes. >> Mayor Miller, >> yes. >> Kinsky, >> yes. >> Mayor Judge Carella, >> yes. >> Thank you. All right, let's start with some reports. Administrator, >> thank you, Mayor. I try to keep it brief. It's only been two weeks since we
last met. Um albeit we've done a lot. Uh start with some bad news. Um while looking to do the Bdane Street um enhancement project, we uh learned that there's a s a storm system pipe that runs from Berdan Street to Sprout Brook.
It's got to collapse about 239 ft into our parking lot. Um we're consulting with Boswell on that in order to do a spot repair and we're hoping once we we do that spot repair there's no further damage beyond. But again um we have it'll be addressed sooner than later. Uh
the roof update, I met with the engineer today from Collier's Engineering. Uh the contractor has been working. They've been working concentrating on the second floor of the of the building first. Uh the scuppers were put in. Um and they've done the preparatory work that they need
to do to start on the lower roof. We're hoping within two to three week weeks that'll be done against weather permitting. Um but it it is moving ahead. Um, and lastly, and I had Michaela put up the picture. Um, that's the result of the efforts of our DPW,
uh, through a $2,000 donation that was made by the developer of the extra storage space. That was where that construction trailer was, mayor, where you complained about falling in mud. >> I slipped in the mud. Yeah. >> And so when I reached out to developer said, "We can't have that anymore." Uh, he was he he may take that. Sure. Yeah.
It almost looks like the rendering that Dave's team sent to me. Uh the computer rendering when they first said, "But I want to thank our DPW again. I sto the fruits of their labor. Uh all the materials were paid for by the developer, the DPW went out and did that. So now when you drive down the dead end of Midland and where you see that orange snow fence, uh rest assured
that's going to be part of the Matthews Field improvement project under our open space grant. That'll be replaced with a vinyl fence. I believe Dave we want to do vinyl and also along the back of that. But, uh, again, I think Dave and his team, um, they don't stop, so they deserve the kudos. So, thank you, Dave.
That's it, mayor. I'm sure I'm sure as you have questions, I'll be able to answer. >> So, so I heard a couple of people say, "Where is that?" That is the back of Matthews Field where they were building the um storage unit. >> Storage facility >> um and right, the storage facility back
there. And I do want to add the dead tree was what this the developer put in on his property and that'll be replaced as before they get their co we were out of events. I'm trying to remember I think it was opening day baseball I believe it was and I came out the back way cuz there's parking over
there and I came to and I literally almost took a header on the mud. So I was not very happy about it because anybody god forbid could have fallen and gotten hurt. Luckily I I'm okay. But it was it was one big pool of mud. So, uh,
our administrator, uh, got a phone call and, uh, said, "Fix it." And he did. And he went to the and had to donate it. Right. Most of that was all donated by, if not all of it. Right. >> Correct. All of the funds to purchase all the materials were donated by the developer. >> Great. So, you know, it looks great.
Thank you, DPW, once again for all the work you do. Um there are a couple of questions on the uh consent agenda that I'll be talking to you before we go through it. >> Absolutely. I would ask for explanation. >> So I'm going to switch this around. Uh
council, anything? >> Uh yes, just a couple of quick updates. We're still awaiting a decision from Superior Court on the uh Tulford zoning case involving the daycare center. Uh the violations with respect to the uh
automobile storage at 120 uh west facade is for municipal court right there right now in river edge and that has been adjourned. There was a court hearing so hopefully that will be heard shortly. The complaint against for violation of
the uh developers agreement has been filed. Uh so that's in the very very early stages. And uh just one other comment on the agenda is a shared service agreement with Elwood Park. Uh that was at the request of our administrator and fire chief with regard
to using a fire truck on Elwood Park who is very gracious in allowing uh this municipality to use their fire truck at no at no cost. However, we are required to enter into a shared service agreement with them. So that is on the agenda for approval tonight.
>> Very good. Thank you very much. >> And mayor, the fire chief is here. Should there be any questions as to >> anybody have any questions about that? I believe um Charlie question. Was that the pumper that went out? What went down that we had to >> Nothing's currently down. Uh it's just
that the rig is failing. So before we have any major issues, we let fairly cons. So nothing is down. >> The rig has to be sent down to be proper. >> So the rig has to be sent down. Okay. >> Be sent out there to properly examine it to find all the issues.
>> Got a full quote on >> Is that the comfort that we're talking about? Okay. That's I think I that's what I want to know because that has the water in it that you're talking about, right? That has to be examined for it. Perfect. Thank you, Elwood Park. Thank you, Mr. Greco, for reaching out to them. And of course, no cost is a good
thing. Thank you. Uh I have what's next? Uh we have our clerk. >> Yes. Just um a couple things there regarding the election. Um per the county mailin ballots have been mailed out to Rochelle Park. Uh voters with active requests who do not receive their
ballots within a week should call the county clerk's office and request a duplicate. Deadline for the clerk's office, the Bergen County clerk's office to receive vote by mail applications for this upcoming election is October 28th. Um the township clerk's office will also
be open late um October 14th, which is a Tuesday, to accept u late night voter registrance. So, anybody who's interested in voting for the upcoming election, that day will be the last day that you can come in and drop off your um voter registration. So, our office
will be open until 9:00 p.m. >> Thank you very much. All righty. We're going to get into committee reports here. So, I'm going to start off, if you don't mind, because I have two of them to do. Mr. PJ is not feeling well this evening, so I have hers here, too. Uh, so let me first start with mine, and
this is the police department. During the month of August, our team, the police department, uh, answered staggering, 159 calls for service. Uh responding to these calls of service, our patrol division and detectives continue to demonstrate good productivity in seeking out criminal
activity before it impacts our residents and stakeholders. The extra effort and dedication is demonstrated by 350 motor vehicle stops, 12 arrests, 20 criminal charges, 665 summones issued in the month of August. And there's a [ __ ]
into it, but I was reading into this a little bit and what one of the trainings that the officers were being trained for is training in marijuana impairment driving recognition. I'm going to ask Chief to please go into that a little bit. >> Sure, Mayor. So, as part of the
legalization of cannabis, one of the large concerns by the then attorney general Gabir Greywall as well as the colonel of the state police was the ability of officers to recognize those who are currently or operating a vehicle currently under the influence of cannabis. While it's legal to possess
it, it's still not legal to drive under the influence of it. Um uh we've been sending officers now and they the state finally has caughten up to where the training uh for these sessions takes place. So we we will continue to send our officers. Again, you know, it's easy
to detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage on someone's breath and and go from there. Um this the smell of raw cannabis is not enough for an officer to make an arrest, but the smell of burnt marijuana would then lead to a further investigation. And these classes will help officers identify those in fact
under the influence versus those who may have just spoke casually at home and still lingers on their clothes. So it protects the society uh on all in all aspects. >> Great great training. Good. Also uh thank you for the national night out that was in August. Uh it was very well
attended. I was there. I think everyone from the committee was there that I can remember. Right. >> Um we it was terrific. Each year it seems to get um better and better. I believe um uh Mr. Officer Lavoy was a part of that. I think he was the one who
running it or am I >> correct mayor. Part of our succession planning has been to kind of get our younger um or more middle line officers and you know ranking officers involved and Sergeant Leo as well as officer Starling uh and officer Whitney Bledo took the lead this year and as you say
it uh it's very gratifying for me because it blew my first one away and I'm I'm happy that that succession planning is working. >> Yeah, absolutely. So very good. Thank you on that. So let me go on to the seniors. Tomorrow is their meeting. Um 9:25 a nutritionist will be there and
coffee and good stuff will be served. Uh another thing I'd like to bring to everybody's attention. I also want to say that um thank you to um C and uh OEM for attending all the events that happen going on in town. They always have their
tent there. They're always aware of what's happening. We also now still are in hurricane season. Correct. And I I just happen to see tonight's news where there shows two of them coming toward toward our US. Um and you know, we are
always updated and always kept aware um of our situations that are happening. Thank you for doing that. So I also have a flu clinic that uh our uh township clerk helps set up. Um
this is the flu clinic. Um, I'm sorry. >> And the deputy cler >> and the dep who did it. >> Who did? Oh, I'm sorry. Michaela also the deputy clerk. Where is she? Oh, yeah. There you are. Uh, set up this flu clip clinic we had last year. This one is being done by Shopright. It is
October 9th, 2025. Uh, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It'll be at our our senior center. And so far, this is set up for uh seniors. Now seniors are classified 55 and over uh in Rochelle Park as far as the senior club
is concerned. Um it is uh for disabled and it is for employees of the township. So if anybody's interested, these will be posted uh out in the hallway. They're on the I believe it's on the website. It'll be on the website also. And um
this will be something that we hope will a lot of people came last year. I actually got my flu shot. Um and uh again it's just it's a kind donation from ShopRight. So appreciate that. Now also I just want to um read Jen's report here. Jennifer's report for Recreation
Update. The recreation department's first fall festival was held Saturday, September 20th, and was a great success. The turnout was excellent, and the feedback from both residents and vendors were overwhelming and positive. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a wonderful experience for
the community. So looking ahead, the recreation department has many exciting efforts uh events planned. This is mischief night toilet papering sign up available. House decorating contest, trick-or- treat house participation signups
available. Turkey trot in November, I believe that's a 5K, correct? Uh okay, got it. um the annual tree lighting, trolley rides, and winter basketball and softball clinics. Flyers for all these events will be posted on town website,
social media, social media, the municipal building TV as well as also be displayed in the municipal side of the building. Each event featured its own QR code for easy sign up. Uh Gemma would like to extend
her sincere thanks to all who and recognize all the hard work of the recreation department volunteers as well as I and I'm sure the rest of the committee also I would like to thank all the volunteers for everything they've do. The countless hours they dedicated to organizing and executing programs and
events for this community are deeply appreciated by the mayor, council, and residents alike. So, the Veterans Update Post 170 will host its annual family picnic Friday, September 27th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome. In
the building department, there are permits issued 14 UCCC inspections 37. Total value of construction 384,133. Permit fees collected 13,084
UCC penalties nothing zero. Permit fees waved 375 zoning permits 1,510 zoning inspections one zoning application 17 zoning violations two uh
continuous cert certificate of occupancy $1,425 lead inspections zero property maintenance violations issues were nine 77 complaints 43 inspections total cost I'm sorry total fees collected
uh $16,19 year to date $179,495. So, Midland and this is community support. Also, middle school class of 2026 will hold their annual car wash fundraiser this Saturday at the firehouse from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Support the eighth grade class with a $5 car wash and take the opportunity to purchase mom's decorate uh decorative pen pens, apple cider, donuts, and apple cider. Several residents on Rochel Avenue have inquired about the Route 80
sound barrier project to clarify in October 2023. The township committee unanimously passed a resolution number 024-1515 officially endorsing the NJ DOT improvements for Route 80 corridor from
Riverview Drive to Palifier Road. The NJ DOT currently projects the the start of this construction at the end of 2027. While the township does not control this project, it has been fully supportive endorsed by Rochelle Park. And that's
Mrs. Aich's report. Okay. So, moving on. Dale, would you like to give your report? >> Sure. Thank you. Thank you to Assemblywoman Swain and Assemblyman Tully for being here tonight and thank you both for your work in funding our pump station.
Congratulations Bill Catrell for your 15 years of service. As I mentioned earlier, he took over my mother's corner when she retired as a crossing guard. So, it's nice to see that the padan has been passed and it will be passed again. for the court report uh for August, the
month of August, traffic 582, criminal 20 for a total of $18,45424. This number is up over $5,800 compared to August of last year. Thank you to our court colleagues and to our police for their hard work. This month, I had the
opportunity to volunteer with C at the fall festival. The weather was perfect and everyone who attended had a great time. Thanks to our police, staff, and volunteers who made this day possible. A few weeks ago was overdose prevention
week. President Donald Trump stated, "The safety, health, and well-being of our people is essential to building a resilient nation. Tragically, one of the gravest threats to American lives is drug overdose crisis, which has caused heartbreak and suffering on untold
number of families. He continued that the overdose prevention week we remember those who lost their lives to overdose and we stand beside the families lifted to grieve and we renew our solemn commitment to end this epidemic once and for all. I share this because during my
first year as an elected official I was shocked to learn how often our police have administered Narcan to our residents. This is a problem that people assumed happens somewhere else but it's happening here in our town. Last year we had four and so far this year we we have
been at five. I'm grateful to our police's life-saving work. Please contribute by looking for the warning signs and teaching our children the d the dangers of drug use. Thank you. I believe you can also get your narcan free for your household and
mostarmacies. So if you want to check that out >> um I mean a nurse a long time. I know that it does work and it is effective. Gosh forbid something happens in your home. It's really easy to distribute and um it's good to have and it lasts a
while. Thank you again, Mr. >> Welcome, Miss Gale. Thank you, uh Mr. Miller. >> Sure. Sorry. >> Good evening. Welcome to the season of fall Rochelle Park. The Rochelle Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to
27 calls during the month of August. The Shade Tree Commission worked with a licensed tree contractor Serbo of Hackinac to plant 20 new trees along Elorado and Crescent. In addition, tree planting locations have been marked for
trees on Howard Avenue and Patton Court. These will be planted in the very near future. Please also email Shade Tree Commissioner Michael Warren with suggested streets for the Shay Tree Commission to consider in the 2026 planting schedule.
The Rochelle Park Library is hosting line dancing this Saturday, September 27th at 1 p.m. in the senior center. All are welcome to join this very popular community activity. The library is also hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month flag
raising and celebration on Wednesday, October 1st. The flag raising ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the commemorative flag pole located behind us. Following that, the celebration is going to continue at 6:00 p.m. in the senior center with music, food, and
crafts for all to enjoy. I also want to thank Assemblywoman Lisa Swain and Assemblyman Chris Tolley for advocating for us in Trenton and securing $1 million to help fund our new pump station. Lisa and Chris, our proactive leaders, and we're grateful for their
ongoing commitment as our legislators supporting our community. and of course to Bill Catrell for his years of service to our community as a crossing guard. That's all from me. Thank you so much. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Miller. Mr. Twinsky. >> Sure. First off, um, on a school note,
Midland School on October 18th. The PTO is hosting a trunk or treat from 400 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There's information, I believe, on the school website. Um, from the DPW,
we have a report. The street sweeper has been out for 14 hours. The the DPW members repair repaired four storm drains. All had various point repairs. Household hazardous waste drop off is October 19th at Bergen Camp call
Mountain Reservation, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A reminder, electronics pickups are the fourth Wednesday of each month. Please call the DBW to schedule. There have been two calls for sewer backups.
As Mr. Miller said, Committee Miller said, tree plantings have been completed on Crescent and Elorado. 20 trees have been planted. Uh the tree plantings on Howard a should be completed in the next couple of weeks. The DPW has also taken delivery
of 10 trees that will be planting as well for residents that have added themselves to the tree list. DBW has also started their annual storm drain cleaning and maintenance with the
rental factor truck. I'd like to also personally say the fall festival I attended. I got here late. I came from another fall festival. Um, and it was uh it was really nice to see the parking lot of the municipal building
used in a much different way than I've ever seen it used with people and vendors out. And what was really special or to me when I came here was there was a lot of community vendors. There were people from our actual community that
were out here in uh presenting their talents and what they can offer the community. And that was I'd like to see more of that. that was um that was really really nice to see. Um and expanding upon that and moving forward that we you know what we can do right uh
the other thing I wanted to I wanted to mention um that I had I'm also in talks and and I'm kind of like consider myself like uh like um I don't know what >> like spyw wear you know like I'm in the background for building. If you guys
need help I'm there. I don't want to be overbearing. I don't want to be in the way, but I'm there if you need me. Dave Brown and I have been talking about Matthews Field and coming up with some solutions for some of the the windows and the he's been showing me some of the defects and some of the issues that they're facing and what we need to do
and we're working to solutions to figure out how to resolve them. So, I just want people to know that that's not going unnoticed. As far as Mr. Catrell, um, seeing you out there, you were a friend of my uncles. I knew you as a friend of my uncle John who lived in town. That's how I wound up in town. In 1988,
you got a call to go be a crossing guard on your retirement. My uncle John got a tool belt for me at his retirement party to come work with me about the same time. So, I remember you going back from then and the smile on your face every day on that corner and I felt like uh
you're you are my uncle on that corner. Um so, thank you for your service and thank you for everything you do. the sponsors for the fans uh for the um the flags tonight. Wonderful way um to be appreciated for me to be appreciating
you to see you come up here tonight for breast cancer awareness Hispanic you know the different reasons and the different reaching out of the community I'm seeing more and more as time goes on and it's uh for me it's a it's a big deal. So thank you very much.
>> Thank you. Um there's two things I also want to mention. There is a shredding event coming up on the 27 27th this Saturday. Um what's the hours? >> 9 to1 >> 9 to1. It's usually >> it's 9 to1. Okay. So the shredding event
here in the municipal parking lot is this Saturday 9 to1. Also, there's discussion now of um I I was able to have a discussion with DPW uh superintendent and our our administrator and our administrator um
in regards to looking into getting new recyclable cans per household. This is something that is being looked into now. Administrator, would you like to speak about it for a second? >> Sure, Mayor. We've uh been able to through the help of the CFO as well and uh at this committee's behest. I know
it's something that's long overdue. Dave Brown's talked about it for years, but we were able to secure the um grant funding for clean communities grant this year and we're going to try to combine funds and see right now we're out um I know Lisa Sheil's also helping Dave the
the quote we had uh was no longer valid and the prices have uh probably about 5% increased over the last year and a half, but um we're actually seeking other vendors. I I look forward to making it happen. >> Yes, hopefully soon. Thank you very much. All right, everybody. Okay. >> Yeah. Can I ask uh about that recycling
bin? >> In terms of the design of the recycling bin, would this be a lid that's attached to the can? I don't believe these were attached lids. Correct, Dave. >> The original ones weren't right. >> Yeah, I >> Yeah. No, no, I'm I'm talking about the
ones you were talking about, but I think we're looking into the ones that hopefully we can look into the ones that have attached to the can. I mean, I think that's the best thing. >> We're gonna we're going to take a look and see what we can do. Yep. So, we're going to check it out. All right, let's
move on here. Um, again, appreciate everything everybody does for the community. Thank you so much. Uh, any new business? >> No. No. Any new business? Okay, let's move on. Okay, so we have public participation. May I have a motion to open to the public, please?
>> I'll make the motion. >> May I have a second? >> Second. Roll call. >> Yes. >> Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Okay. We are now open to the public. >> Yes. >> Uh, everyone will be limited to three
minutes. Please state your name and the town in which you reside. At the mayor's discretion, the time may be extended. >> Thank you. Anybody from the public like to speak? >> It's great having you here. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Bye, B. Good night.
>> Good to see you. Take care. >> Hi everyone. Michael Warren, 181 West Oldest Street. A couple things. First, I have to thank Dave Brown. Those trees in El Dorado in Crescent. He was a big help. Uh this was the first time the Sha Tree Commission went to an outside
contractor um that Dave knew and had a lot of faith in. So, I just want to make sure Dave gets kudos for that as well. Um the Sha Tree Commission is looking to do that some more. maybe getting some more outside contractors to help alleviate the work. Mr. Pinto said it himself.
Dave and the guys have a lot going on. Um, so I wanted to make sure I mention that first. Um, my next thing was the recreation the fall festival. I saw Mr. Trinsky a lot of vendors were there, local ones. Um, I just know no one asked
Marshall Park to come. We've donated probably almost $2,000 back to this town to its residents. So, I don't know if anyone is here from Wreck and how vendors got here, but we were not um communicated with to go to be at the fall festival. Um so, I'd like an answer
on that at some point. Um also, um the other thing is uh this Saturday the environmental commission um is doing the community garden cleanup over at Carlock. We could definitely use some hands there. I was just there this week. There's some stuff to clean up back
there. If we want to get this going off the ground, it has to be a community effort. Um, and Mr. Trinsky, you just said you're great at building things. Love to get you your eyes on there. We've been back there before. Um, but if you have some time, it's 11:00 a.m. Uh, so after you drop off your shredding
stuff, please come. Um, the other thing, too, you mentioned, Dean, about the clean communities grant. I know this year I had to fill out some paperwork from G Marshall Park so you can get some more money because we do our cleanups every year. So I'd like to see some that money not just go to DPW. Not that D
doesn't do a good job with spending it, but maybe we send some to the environmental commission. Um, you know, it seems like, uh, it just gets funneled to one area when you're getting extra money because I had to document those
cleanups that we do that people come in town to, you know, to help make park a bit cleaner. >> Michael, I don't make that decision. I don't vote at the I was asked by the mayor committee to look into purchasing new recycling bins with that grant money. >> Great. So, um I guess I'll email you tomorrow just to find out how much that
grant money is, but um happy to help make that pot bigger. I'm not complaining about that, but maybe we slice off a little bit for the environmental commission, which doesn't have a budget at all. Um we did get a send to donate a,000 bucks to the
garden, so they'll be one of the sponsors uh once that gets off the ground in spring of 26. So, that was a piece of good news as well. So, um, just really a lot of things, uh, presented tonight in my little 3 minutes, but, uh, thank you guys and I'm glad you got the
million dollars and, uh, you know, um, I appreciate your time. >> Thank you, Michael. >> Thank you. >> So, um, I know the, um, clean community grant is from also last year, is being used from last year, the money from there, and and it's looking up to this
year. And I know that recyclable cans have been talked about for a long time. I'm sorry. Right. >> No, you can talk. >> Oh, okay. Um I know it's been talked about a long time and I know that >> yes, >> environmental unfortunately didn't get any funding from that and we do appreciate everything you guys do.
Really do. So maybe we can look into something like that. I appreciate your time. Sorry, Miss Bonaface. I'm going to talk about the re Linda Bonaface 33 Parkway Rochelle Park. I want to talk about the recycle bins. >> If you if you're going intending on buying those little green ones, don't
waste your money. Right. >> If you look around town, the people that have them, the lids are gone and just happens to be every day for some reason that the recycle goes out, it's windy. >> Yeah, >> that's true. >> So, if we can get ones with an attached
lid and a little bigger because there are more stuff coming recycle. So, that's my suggestion. If you're looking to get the cheapest thing possible, don't even waste the money of the town. >> What's Linda? What's What's the um size you have? I saw your there's a blue one
that you have up at the top. Is that 50? >> Donovan Home Depot, so I don't even know. Maybe 40 gallon. >> It's 40 gallon. >> I don't know. >> I just curious, but I saw that's a nice That's a nice design, too. So, we'll see what we can get. >> Okay. Thank you, Dave. I'm sorry. >> The ones that we currently have that are
currently being used uh are 25. >> That's the green ones. just >> well I to this Miss Bonface's point I get it you know because some houses end up having three or four and if it's a little bit bigger and it it it let's
face it let's go to she's 100% right it's very windy every time you put those cans of bottles out and ends up everywhere so maybe we can look at that too look we'll work it out we'll try to get some estimates we'll see what happens but great suggestions thank you miss please anyone else
[Music] Hi D. Hello Diane Hassel first place. Um first even though it seems like a long way away I want to announce the scouts will be holding a fish far again this year. It will not be till November 16th but I will bring tickets to the next
meeting. At least the plans are. It is $20 a ticket again and as most people know, you get delicious fish made by Tasty British or chicken tenders, fries, coleslaw, etc. And you have to buy tickets ahead because we have to place the orders for them. That's their policy. >> Can I have that date again, please?
>> Uh, November 16th is a Sunday from 4 to 6. >> Sorry. >> From 4 to 6. >> 4 to 6. Yeah. >> And they can pick it up also, right? They can >> It's only pickup. >> It is only pickup, >> right? You drive in, do it behind the American Legion. you drive in and around and >> we bring you the food.
>> Okay. >> Um, several meetings ago, a sound ordinance was passed and announces landscapers can't store until 8:00 a.m. Uh, I want to know if landscapers that work in town were notified of this change. I know I had previously asked if
there was a list of uh registered landscapers or was told it wasn't, but according to ordinance 123-2, they have to show the clerk that they are registered with the state. So to me, that would give you a list. And if we had a list, then they could all be
informed about the change in time. And I'm sure a lot of them don't even know about the change. So, if they're out there at 7:00 a.m. when they're not supposed to be there till 8:00, if we had a list and they could all just be reached, you know, by the way, we've changed this. It would make a big difference.
Um, and I know there are landscapers starting, I know my neighborhood, we have them up and down the street. They're starting way early. So, it'd be great if they were told. Um, the other thing I wanted to ask, um, why we are not having any more tenant reviews in town and land use. Um, it was stated
there that the township decided not to have them. And I know way back when part of the purpose was to let the public know what's going on. If they had any concerns about a new business or a new whatever coming in and now that there isn't a tenant review, once the business
is there and established, it's kind of late for the public to find out about it. So, I was wondering what the reason why we don't have tenant reviews anymore. I know there was a question about the >> or is that >> No, that was it. I I know there's a question about the course. I'm not asking about them being charged and council.
>> Well, there was there was actually a few reasons. Uh and some other municipalities had that process, but what they found out that it was becoming a hindrance to the landlord because the tenant could not take over the space until they got their approval. And then if for whatever reason the board wasn't
meeting the month, it could be a couple of months delay. they still have to go through their inspections to to make sure that the space meets the uh building code and sub code requirements. And if for whatever reason the business requires some type of formal approval
such as a variance, they still have to go to the board. But to require them just to go to the board to say, for example, uh the nail salon is now going to be a a uh a hair salon or vice versa.
they felt was more of a a hindrance and uh and was a deterrent actually for businesses to come into the community. >> I can see what you're saying and I'm not disagreeing about the delay if possible. I can just think of two reasons. I personally was not against it but I
remember when the Exxon station was going through all it was going through and there was a lot of people that concerned about a repair shop versus the gas station etc. And the other day we went in there to get gas and there's a whole repair station there. So if anybody back when
they had those concerns about people pulling in versus the pumps, it's there now. It's too late. You know that business that's taking over the metropolitan plant. I don't know what it's becoming now. Um sort of down diagonal from the M building. You know what I'm talking about.
>> Becoming too. >> Okay. And it's a big big development going on. I mean, I don't live down there, but some of the people that live there might have questions about it again. Once it's built, it's built. >> So, from what I'm understanding, Diane, it's supposed to be a sleep center,
correct? Or is that something to >> that was previously approved? Correct. >> I can answer. >> Oh, yes, please. Go ahead. >> So, I was on the planning board and that did come before the planning board, the sleep center. It was quite a few years ago. >> I think I don't know. I know they had to get state approvals.
>> Well, that's what it is. They're building giant ambulance bay doors now and everything. So I wonder >> Right. But that all came before the planning board. So it's been approved and it was open to the public and it was more than one meeting. >> Oh, I'm not doubting you did. But >> I'm sure there was a >> I'm curious how a sleep center would
need, you know, ambulance bays, etc. But I guess you guys approved on that. So Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else? >> Hi Sam. >> Good evening, 26 parl. First of all, I would like to thank you all for the for your support and help with getting $1
million for the uh the pump station. >> Samuel, may you uh please spell your last name for the court? >> Yes. Go on. B O U V E R O N. Samuel 26. >> Samuel B. Sorry. >> B O U V E R O N.
>> That doesn't count against the three minutes. >> Thank you. >> I'm sorry. Go ahead. >> I wanted to thank you for the the conversation and the the one we end our check. That's that's awesome. It's one step forward against flood mitigation. Uh Michael the with team Roshial Park
and I have been meeting with Lisa Spain for the past couple of years on a regular basis. We've made tremendous progress in I would say communicating on this topic. Uh we have reached out to several uh towns along the S River. Dave Ref Refkin from the U environmental
committee in Ridgewood has led some efforts with Colombia University and uh I spoke with him earlier today. He has he's volunteering to to speak uh and explain what the Colombia study has has done the report. So if if you would like
to take opportunity of this and eventually invite the uh residents of Russia park to see uh the what can be done for fun mitigation. Uh please let me know I can coordinate with with Dave for for one of the next meetings. Uh the
second uh topic I wanted to uh to address with you is still related to flood mitigation. Uh I've been trying to get the attention from um Mr. Tesco uh and the US Army. We have got um approval from the NJP of uh approving the general
report reevaluation report. Uh unfortunately with money with 50% funded approved by them. Uh unfortunately the uh we cannot get the US Army Corps to submit their request to the NJP. So I don't
>> you can't or you can't you can't. So, so I what we need is we need someone either from the town from the county to press onto the US Army so they can submit this request to NJP. NJP has the money. They
have secured it. They don't have a limit of uh time in terms of spending it. And I can uh I can forward you the email communication from NJP if you would like to. engineers. This is to bring the Army Corps of Engineers to the D to the point that we could
>> move forward with the funding for it. Correct. >> Yeah. >> So, if you would forward, I will forward to the attorney and see if we can >> work with that. I know Dave has um he was at the county requesting I told you this I think um spoke with the commissioners there
>> I believe at the last meeting that I I know of and uh >> you know naming at least six towns that I I know of that wanted to get involved for the mitigation of saddle river or the dredging >> so we have a great opportunity here to
do some very I would say effective work on the river to to avoid flood mitigation the uh the grant that you're talking about uh the deadline is October 29, right? >> And if we get together with the other towns uh by October 29 and we submit this application, uh we have a good shot
to uh to get this uh this grant approved. It's $10 million to be spent within the next two years. So that would be >> 10 million. But the county, from what I'm understanding, I'm sorry, from what I'm understanding, the county would have to apply for this grant. Yes, that's what I'm understanding. And that's where
we need there to have that. I mean, I I I saw the meetings and I know what was happening and Marshall Park was named in that. One of the few the few towns from what I could remember. Um, but that's the county that has to initiate. >> So, so the where it's unclear for us is
who is the quarterback to apply for this uh for this grant. >> Well, the county starts for it. I understand that's how they >> who are the county and that's where we need to put the pressure because >> that's a great question. I know he approached the commissioners about it and we can I can find out for you who is the quarterback as you stated um to push
forward. I can ask them about it if I can reach out. I'll try reaching out to see >> what's happening because I Yeah, you did say it was October >> October 29th >> 8th or 19th >> 29th is the deadline. Yes. >> So they would have to apply for the 10 million and then the town from what I'm understanding would have to apply to the county for the 10 million.
>> That's I'm understand you know secession of it. So hopefully um let me see who I can get in touch with with that. Again, they start we would then apply to the county. >> Yeah, >> that's what I'm understanding. >> There is a great opportunity here. We don't want to miss it. That's that's all I wanted to say. >> Sorry.
>> There is a great opportunity and we don't want to miss it. That's all I wanted to say. >> We don't want to miss it. That's all. Yeah. So I'll I'll check into it or actually u mayor clerk could even check into it to find out who is actually you know working toward that and inform the committee because that's quite a bit of
money and we you know there's six towns 10 million. Okay there's another million. Yay. Um and we can hopefully go for flood mitigation on it. So thank you Sam. >> Thank you. Thank you all. >> Thank you. Anyone else please? >> No. All right. Hearing seeing no one,
I'd like a motion to close to the public. >> I'll make the motion. >> May I have a second? >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Committee woman. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Committee. >> Yes. >> Mayor Josh Pavlla. >> Yes. Okay. We have an introduction of ordinance. Would you please read the
ordinance? >> Ordinance 1250-25, amendment of chapter 161 in type of streets and sidewalks. >> May I have a motion to introduce this ordinance? >> I'll make the motion. May I have a second? >> Second.
>> Okay. Just to um this I just want to recap a little bit of the sidewalks and streets. This was increasing of fees except for which I would or discuss not argue but uh at the last meeting about not
increasing the fees for the for the snow if it's there for a little bit longer especially since there might be you know people who cannot get to it or elderly that can't get to it right away. Um, this is not, from what I understand, administrator, this is not increasing those fees. Correct. >> On resial properties. >> Only on residential properties. Mayor,
>> only on residential. >> It does not does not increase them on residential properties. >> All right. Uh, may I have a roll call, please? >> Okay. Committee woman. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Committee. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge.
>> Yes. Motion passes. >> Thank you. All right. Go ahead. You want to read that, please? Thank you. Notice hereby given that ordinance 1250-25 was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the township committee of Rochelle Park held today, September 24th, an order published in accordance
with the law. Said ordinance will be considered for final reading and adoption at a meeting held on October 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Tangible Ball Park municipal building at which time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. >> Thank you. So this is a motion to open
to the public on the ordinance. That's the next one >> with the adoptions. Yes. >> Yes. Okay. So, we're going forward with the adoptions on the three. Would you please read the three? And I'll ask for a motion from each individual open to the public. >> Correct. Uh we have ordinance 1247-25
amendment of chapter 70 entitled brush, grass, and weeds. Ordinance 1248-25, amendment of chapter 112 entitled garbage, rubbish, and refuge refuge. and ordinance 124925 amendment of chapter 177 entitled
abandoned vehicles. >> Okay. May I have a motion to open this to the public? >> Make a motion. >> You have a second. >> A second. >> Roll call. >> Committee woman. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Minsky. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Cabelloo. >> Yes. All right. Anyone in front of the audience have any questions or um
comments about the ordinance that we would like to adopt? >> No. Seeing none or hearing n I may have a motion to move forward with motion to adopt 1247-25. May I have a motion to adopt this? >> Motion
we have to close. >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Close to the public. All in favor? >> I was a motion. I'm sorry. >> I heard I Thank you so much. >> Yes. >> Tell me when.
>> Right now. Thank you. >> Yes, ma'am. >> All right. So, may I have a motion to adopt ordinance 1247-25? >> Motion. >> May I have a second? >> Second. Roll call. >> Committee woman. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Committee Minsky? >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Corell?
>> Yes. Motion passes. >> Thank you. May I have a motion to adopt ordinance 1248-25? >> Motion. >> May I have a second? >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Committee on committee woman. >> Yes. That be Mayor Miller.
>> Yes. >> Verinsky. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Carell. >> Yes. Passes. >> Great. May I have a motion to adopt ordinance 1247-25? >> Motion. >> 1249-25. I'm sorry. >> Motion. May I have a second? >> Second.
>> Roll call. Committola. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Veninsky. >> Yes. Mayor Judge. >> Yes. >> Motion passed. >> Okay. The consent agenda. All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the township committee and will be approved by one motion. There'll be no separate
uh discussion on these items unless committee member committee member or citizen so request in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the general orders. And as you can see that we have
a different set uh also um and that would be uh for the resolutions um I'm sorry for the the flags that we have there too. Um that would be separate but this consent agenda. Now I did want to speak to the um the administrator. A
couple of things that I think the public should be aware of on resolution 25-h 253. The award of contract for Howard Avenue landscaping improvements is 56,283.0. Correct.
>> Correct, mayor. That was the lowest bid that came in out of the >> out of the submitted >> once. Great. We also have, of course, the um fire truck that we were talking about, the authorization of accepting the $1 million for the flood mitigation.
Now we have on 25-256 chapter 19 uh for a special item and that would be the moving of the money from the 2024 into the 2025. We're talking about the
recyclable cans for that. Correct. >> Correct. >> Okay. There's an authorization here 25-27 authorizing a live horse event at El Acadero's Mexican Grill. Could you please explain that?
>> Yes, mayor. the owner of Elasadera restaurant came to the police department uh inquiring about um having live horses do a performance in his parking lot um originally or there's a in the city of Pake uh on I believe it's Sunday or
whatever the days listed there's an event um and it's a Mexico day and afterwards the contingency of horses as well as dignitaries that are in attendance have booked the restaurant uh for their uh
afterparty. Uh some of the horses I'm told are same same ones that marched in our memorial. They prayed and do like the performances. Um as Mr. Scatino has advised this committee and myself, this body is the only ones who can give a
temporary relief to the ordinance that prevents the the keeping of such animals in the township. And this this resolution addresses that and allows them to have those horses on property for that limited date and time. >> And that township will have to get a sign hold. >> We actually already have that hold
harmless. I won't execute it until I I wouldn't execute it till I knew this resolution passed, but it's on my desk prepared for execution upon >> okay >> this resolution. >> And I'm going to ask you about the approval of the memorandum of agreement. So that's 25-28. And I know this has to do with the police department. So
please, if you could explain that one. Yes. Uh, mayor, recently we've had some issues, um, with one of the local medical centers. Um, I don't want to say which one, but we had officers with a dial warrant, it's called, so with an actual warrant to draw blood of a
suspected DWI uh, driver um, in hand, the hospital still refused to draw the blood uh, saying they wouldn't do it without the consent of the patient. Well, the warrant absolutely goes beyond that. Um, it's a court issued warrant by a judge. Uh so this um off once again Lieutenant
Kakowski was here leads our traffic unit and attended a Bergen County traffic officers meeting. Um several municipalities Pamis Ridgewood uh Glenrock um as well as others have had similar issues with that local medical center and said hey we've since um started an agreement over at Bergen
Regional Medical Center, Newbridge Bergen Regional Medical Center. Uh we looked into it. I had Mr. Scatino go through this. We made several changes or was Catino recommended several changes which they agreed to. This will not only allow our officers to have an easier process of getting blood when they need
it to help keep our road safe, but there's also a little added uh service in this agreement that allows um in the event we have nobody to call for that intoxicated driver. We used to have to babysit the patient um at what at any medical center uh due to you know
sheriff's department not doing it anymore, the hospital uh security staff not doing it. This agreement will allow the hospital to basically take custody of the patient um and freeing up our officer to return to the township. So, it's it's a win-win. >> Thank you very much and thank you for
your work for working forward this tour. Thank you, Miss Kim, for doing you're helping out also. All right. May I have a motion to approve the consent agenda resolution? >> I'll make the motion. >> May I have a second? >> Oh, second. Roll call, please. >> Woman, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Miller,
>> yes. New insurance. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Off consent, off consent agenda is resolution 25-259, authorization to fly the first responder flag. May I have a motion for this?
>> Motion. >> May I have a second? >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Committee woman. >> No to all five. Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Ben Chinsky. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Cello. >> Yes. I'm sorry. What's author? >> No.
>> I known to all >> too often. >> Okay. I'm sorry. I thought you said to flag to all. >> So, it still passes. We have these. Okay. Thank you. >> Resolution 25-260, authorization to fly the breast cancer awareness flag. May I have a motion? >> Motion. >> May I have a second?
>> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Woman, >> no to all flags. >> Deputy Mayor Miller. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mayor Judge Cavllo, >> yes. >> All right. Thank you. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8th,
2025 at 7:00 p.m. Most likely we'll have close session at 6 p.m. again um due to litigation or attorney client privilege. Uh this agenda is subject to change. Thank you very much. May I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion. >> I have a second.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I mean extensions. Thank you very much everyone for coming this evening. >> Thank you. >> Okay. I join.