Councilman Petroski >> here. >> Councilman Johnson here. Councilman Robin >> here. >> Councilwoman Lions here. >> Councilman Patel here. >> Councilman Castelins is absent. Mayor Signarella >> here. >> Quorum. Mayor. >> We um now uh clerk please leave in open
prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance. >> Eternal God, grant us thy help in all our duties and perplexities. We ask for thy guidance. Give us thy protection in our dangers and sorrows. Grant us thy peace. Amen. >> To the flag of the United States of
America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> There are no communications for review this evening. Have a motion to move out of order to
consider resolution 6726 and resolution 68, excuse me, 26. >> Mayor moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I >> I.
>> Mr. Clerk, please read resolutions numbers 6726 and 6826 by title. >> Yes, mayor. Resolution 6726 is appointing Connor A. English to the position of patrolman within the Rosal Park Police Department. And resolution 68-26 is appointing Justin J. Lizo to
the position of patrolman within the Rosal Park Police Department. >> I have a a motion to adopt numbers 6727 and 2866. 28 20 6826. I'm sorry. >> So moved. Mayor >> second.
>> Any discussion? Mr. Clark, please call the role. Councilman Petroski, yes. >> Councilman Johnson, yes. >> Councilman Robina, yes. >> Councilwoman Lions, >> yes. >> Councilman Patel, >> yes. >> Five votes in the affirmative, one absent. The resolutions are adopted. >> Thank you, You could we can hear you.
>> You can. >> Yeah. >> I counter English. >> I counter English square. >> I support the Constitution of the United States. >> I support United States. >> The Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of New Jersey. And
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. And I will bear true faith in the government established >> to the government established in the United States and in this unit and under the party of the people
>> under the authority of the people furtherly swear >> further solemnly swear >> I will faithfully >> I will faithfully >> impartially >> and justly perform the duties of patrol excuse me police
patrolman Allies according to the best of my ability to best my ability. >> God Nope, we're good. >> Few words. I just want to give a little background on uh on Connor here. Uh
Connor's 30 years 30 years old. Uh he's a Fanwood resident. Uh he went to St. Peters Prep High School where he graduated in 2014. Uh following high school, Connor further his education by attending St. Joseph's University, graduating in 2019, where he earned a
bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. After gradu graduating college, Connor worked in a private sector uh before starting his career in law enforcement. March of 2025, Connor was hired by the Lambertville Police Department where he uh attended Ocean County College Police
Academy, graduating in August 2025. He worked as a patrol officer until his recent transfer here to Rosal Park. Hunter comes to this agency with uh work experience both in the private sector as well as law enforcement. I know he said said to me first thing in the interview
was that he's been doing jiu-jitsu >> judo uh since he's 5 years old. All right. So don't anybody mess with this guy and then and then then he followed that up just walking in the door back here by saying that he wrestled your son. >> Y >> I'm not going to ask who won. Uh, well,
listen, I I I I think you'll be an excellent addition to the Rosa Park Police family. I want to wish you uh all the best and I look forward to working with you. >> Congratulations. >> I just want to take the moment to thank everyone for coming out here tonight. It's a great honor to join this great department. Uh the first thing when I
started applying was I did a lot of research. I saw all the community policing programs. It uh definitely seems like a great department that I can fully invest in, be a member of the community and I just want to thank everyone for accepting me. >> You guys want to take you know
>> we'll square the other guy. your family. Come on. This is not easy. >> Okay. >> Okay. I'll go slow. I, Justin Lizo, >> I, Justin Lizo, >> do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear
>> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> And I will bear truth, faith, and allegiance to the same. >> And that I will bear truth, faith, and allegiance to the same
>> and to the governments established in the United States. to the government established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. I do furly solemnly swear >> I do further solemnly swear >> I will faithfully >> I will faithfully
>> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of I'm sorry >> all the duties of >> police patrolman of the burrow of Rosal Park >> police patrolman of the burrow of Rosal Park
>> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability >> so help me God >> so help me So, as a followup, I just give you a little background about Justin. Uh, Justin is 22 years old. He's a resident of Rosal Park. He's a Rosal Park High School graduate. He graduated here in
2022. Uh following high school, Justin furthered his education by attending Union County College where he graduated in 2024 where he earned his associates degree in criminal justice. In March of 2025, Justin was hired by the Newark Police Department where he attended Newark Police Academy, graduating in
August of 2025. Uh he worked as a patrol officer there until recently uh transferring here to uh Rosal Park. Uh this is kind of like the feel-good story for me. um as uh Sergeant Madrano was the first one to initiate uh with the previous chief uh our Rosal Park
Police youth academy and uh this is one of our youth academy recruits right here and he's he's he's the first one out out of all the classes that actually became a Rosal Park police officer or a police officer in general. Uh so it's really really a good story and I was part of that program as well and uh it really is
a feel-good story. I'm proud to say that while in middle school, Justin attended and participated in the Rosa Park Youth Academy program. He graduated in 2018. He was a pleasure to have in the program. Uh I wish I had more uh recruits like him, you know, that come through. He was always dedicated, always asking for more work. Um and I even
remember working some basketball events uh at the high school and uh Justin was actually wrestling. He would come out of the wrestling room and he would see me standing there and uh he would come up to me and and he so pleasant to talk to, so inquisitive about the uh about the job. Uh he just he's just a real good
kid. Uh I hope to say that the experience at the youth academy played a role in his decision-making becoming a police officer or at least encouraged him to serve the community as a first responder. Uh Justin takes pride in this community and is a good has a good work e work ethic as described by all his
references. I think he'll be an asset to this Roso Park police family and I want to wish Justin all the best and I look forward to working with you. U congratulations and safe. Good evening everyone. I would like to thank Mayor Signareno Mayor Signarello and the council for
being present. I also like to thank Chief Feno and the commanders of this department for placing their trust in me. I know that earning this badge is not the end of a journey. It's the beginning of a lifelong commitment. I understand that this prof profession demands accountability, compassion, and
strength. sometimes all at once. I take seriously the oath I've sworn to serve this community and every person that I encounter. It is an honor to join this department and I look forward to serving this community with pride. Thank you. We're going to take a quick break.
>> Mayor, Council There are you guys. Congratulations. I need Congratulations. Thank you. Pennsylvania. >> I know. >> So, briefly, I want to talk about this next honor. Uh, a couple months ago, I
was asked to come to uh honor Chris Tango, who made a made his uh he became a Boy Scout. >> Eagle Scout. >> Yep. My My bad. Thank you, sir. This guy keeps me in line. The Eagle Scout. Uh, and what was the date? February uh
>> January 24th. >> January 24th. That was the day before the first uh snow we had event. It was cold that day. Very cold. So, I uh I I I've never been to a Eagle Scout promotion. I've heard about them. My
sons were all involved, the Eagle Scouts, uh excuse me, Boy Scouts. Joe and Mark, uh just briefly, my son Anthony loved the Scouts, and I I always partaked and followed the Scouts. Uh my
wife's gonna probably say she was a den mother for a couple years and uh there's a lot of things young boys and girls do, but I just want to say uh one the scouting program for the girls and the boys are phenomenal. So I learned a lot that day. I was clueless. I didn't know
I had I was supposed to speak and uh uh uh Senator Cryan said I did a pretty good job. So I I kind of winged it and just I just want to say I'm very proud of this young man that he's a Rosa Park resident and this happened up in Union and I said we need to recognize him in
in in Rosa Park. So further ado um I'm not going to read all this to you but whatever but you could take it home and look at it and read it and and enjoy with your family. But, uh, keep doing what you're doing and like I tell everybody, scouting is is just wonderful and I know it's made you a better thank
you for coming tonight. So, you have anything to say? You want to say a couple things? Go ahead. Go ahead. Couple things. >> Do we just just whatever you want? >> Tell them about your your project. >> Yes. Tell them about the project for this for the uh uh the the um farmland
up on Valley Road. All right. So, the last requirement to become an Eagle Scout is to create a service project. So, for my project uh for the community garden that's um near Aldine School, I um I placed a message board for um for
the garden. Um I had this idea because my mom is a member of the garden herself and um I thought the garden looked empty. I didn't I didn't even know it was available to the public. And um so yeah um my idea was to um give it some
signage and make it look more um presentable. And um I also heard recently that um the huge fire that was in town a month or a few weeks ago um I thought it was going to um burn down the
um sign or affect it in some ways. And it's still it's still up. It's still running. And I hope that is the ma mom, are you still a member of the garden? >> Yes. >> Um, did it have any effects? >> No effect.
>> Exactly. And >> um, >> you did a good job. >> Keep up the good work. Great uniform. Proud. And the whole family is involved with this scouting. So kudos to the whole family. Thank you. Just for you.
Thank you so much. >> Appreciate it. >> Congratulations. Thank you. Congratulations. >> Thank you all. >> Byebye. Good evening. All right, I got to hold the mic. I gotta take it. Uh, good evening, mayor and council and Rosal
Park residents and everyone that's here. Um, we are in March already. Thank God. No more snow, right? We all agree on that. Um, uh, it is Women's History Month, so I definitely wanted to celebrate Women's
History Month. Um, celebrating women during Women's History Month is so important, and we want to take just some time out, uh, in Rosal Park. And let's be honest, without a woman, none of us would be here. Give it up for women.
Um, as a council woman, uh, it's really my heart and passion for people and it always has been to really, um, really just from the beginning. This year marks our fourth annual women of the year celebration and it is my honor to take this time to recognize the incredible
women of Rosal Park and some of them. Um, I open up women uh, to celebrate the women of Rosal Park. We did get 10 nominees this this year and I think it's amazing, but I want 110 next year. Um uh
it's really just an honor to really celebrate the people that are here to get to know each other and to really just highlight the things that you do and and it it's just it's a beautiful thing. Uh today is about honoring each other, celebrating our achievements and connecting as a community. Before I
honor our extraordinary nominees, I want to honor two very special women in my life. Uh my mom and my daughter. They are not here. My mom is watching. Um my mom came from Italy uh when she was 19 years old and she was one of seven. and
she is one of seven and she left her entire family in Italy and came here um with love, joy and willingness to work hard and sacrifice to build a home, a family and a legacy rooted in love. Her example showed me the best of the best
and I honor her today. Um I became a mom at 27 years old and my daughter really breathed new life into me. She is um amazing in every way. She is a college graduate from Drew University and pursuing her master's degree. Um, and I
could not be prouder. But her success isn't measured in her degree or accolades. I say this because as a young little girl, her kindness, her generosity, authenticity, um, and the love that she shares with
others really made my heart learn from her. And, um, I just think she's amazing. So I honor her today. I also want to acknowledge the countless women around me, family, friends, my cousins. You guys are my sisters, uh my aunts,
colleagues, neighbors, and residents. You inspire me every day, and I am truly in awe of each of you. Tonight, it is my joy to honor the women who make Rosal Park shine, the nominees of the women of the year. As you come up, I do have flowers for you and also a little gift
from me. just take one of these little packages as you come up. I don't think I have all of the nominees here, but we're going to just go from the top. Is Shaina O'Keefe here? Hi Shaya, come on up. Would you like to give the rose?
Shaina O'Keefe. Shaina is deeply immersed. Hi Shaya. Yeah. Uh in our community as a member of the diversity committee um and an active participant in countless local events, she consistently creates spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
And she champions women's rights, LGBTQIA rights, and veterans affairs, always leading with compassion. And we just honor her today. Give it up for Shaina. Please take one. And just you can remain
standing up here. We'll we our next uh Katie Wagstaff. Give it up for Katie. Want to give her one of Hi, Katie. Katie embodies servant leadership as Rosal Park uh Girl Scout service unit manager and a leader in the
Sherman School PTO. She puts children first. She stepped up to coach Rex cheer not because she had years of uh be experience but because she wanted our girls to have the opportunity. Katie is kind-hearted, passionate, and hardworking. She teaches young people
what it means to belong, to lead, and to give back. Give it up for Katie. Maria Kuna, come up Maria. Yes. Give it up for Maria. For over a decade, she has served on the Sherman School PTA uh executive board,
uh organized fundraisers, coach soccer, served on the board of education, and helped lead the recreation committee. She dresses as the Easter Bunny, reads stories at events, and leads library craft programs that honestly you can't get a chair in, right? It's
completely uh booked all the time. She gives selflessly, puts others first, and is beloved by countless families. And we love her, and we thank you for your joy and and your impact on us. Give it up for Maria. Hold on. Sorry.
Okay. Our next great uh guest, Mary Grace. Is she here? No. Okay. Uh Laura Bundy, come on up. I feel like Laura Bundy has shaped the lives of countless young people through her leadership at the Anthony Signarella
Youth Center um and Rosal Park summer camp. She ensure ensures programs are safe, structured, engaging, and inclusive. Laura uh mentors staff, strengthens families, and fosters a culture of compassion and accountability. Her steady, empathetic
leadership has positively impacted generations of children in Rosal Park. We thank you, Laura. Give it up for Laura. Joanna Zarzara. Am I saying it right? Zarazza. >> I love it. I love it. Welcome, Joanna.
Joanna exemplifies steady, compassionate leadership. As a high school guidance counselor and Brownie troop leader, she supports students through pivotal life moments and teaches young girls confidence, resilience, and teamwork. Joanna leads
with empathy and intention, positively impacting individuals and families in our community in every way. Please give it up for Joanna Trisha Cowl. Is she here? I thought I saw her. Um, okay. So,
Selenia Vega Romano. No, no problem. Gilda Diorio was not able to make it, but I am going to uh go to the deli and go see her.
Uh, okay. Our next nominee uh is truly the heart of our community and a shining example of what it means to serve others. As Rosal Park's children's librarian, she has transformed the library into a place where every child
and every family feels welcomed, valued, and inspired. Through her creativity, dedication, and genuine care, she has built programs that spark curiosity, foster a love of reading, and create a sense of belonging for children of all backgrounds.
What makes her so special is not only the work that she does, but the way she does it. She remembers names, celebrates each child's interests, and creates spaces where young people can feel seen, encouraged, and empowered. Her impact reaches far beyond books and story time.
She is shape shaping confident, compassionate future leaders. And she's crying outside of the library. She continues to give gener um generously of her time as a mentor, Girl Scout, uh leader,
volunteer, and advocate for youth and families. Her kindness, patience, and unwavering positivity has touched countless lives throughout Rosal Park. for her dedication, compassion, and the lasting impact she has made on our children, families, and community. It is
my great honor to recognize Faith Odit as the 2026 Rosal Park Woman of the Year. This was a very hard decision. I want to quit probably next year. I'm not doing it no more. Um, it's so hard to do. Um,
but we want to honor you tonight and honor all of you. So, congratulations. This is uh from the burrow. You have a couple. Um, so this is actually uh the woman of the year plaque. I'll give you that. This is the proclamation.
>> I thought she >> Oh, yeah. She Yeah, it's okay. You get the >> um and also this is from Yes. From Assemblywoman Linda Carter. She gave this to you and she wanted to present this to you. She wasn't able to
make it, but she sends this to you. Okay, there you go. And I'm going to give you hugs all all of you. I'm just going to wrap up my little speech here. Tonight, we celebrate not just achievements, but the hearts that lead with compassion, courage, and service.
Each nominee reminds us that the true impact of a woman is measured by the lives she touches, the love she gives, and the community that she uplifts. To all of you, family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and residents, thank you for inspiring us every day, and keep doing that. And to our nominees,
congratulations. Rosal Park is better because each of you are are here. So, I just thank you so much and thank you for for listening and uh celebrate women this month. And also uh just as a reminder, CASTA's um Saturday night 6:00
if uh you're available, please message me. I'll give you more information. We are celebrating women that night and you're invited. Uh all ladies. All right. Thank you so much. Thank you everyone. >> Thank you today. Nice. I've had birthdays at the council
meeting. It's not that good. >> My birthday >> Thank you so much. >> We're done. Can only do so much. Can't write that. Can't write that down. There are no meeting minutes for review
this evening. I have a motion that the bills and payroll be not read and passed for a payment. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I
>> I have a motion to excuse me. I have a motion to open a public portion on agenda items only. Mayor >> so moved. >> Second. All >> in favor? I >> I >> see no one. Uh, may I have a motion?
>> Like to speak? >> I didn't see anybody. So, okay. >> Yes. If you would like to speak, please come forward to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. Hey, sure. Just make sure you have the red light on
for the microphone. >> Um, good evening mayor and council members. My name is Hatim Sammy. I'm resident of Rosel Park in East Ren. I'm here for resolution number 7126 >> 7126. >> Mhm. >> So I do appreciate you looking into the
matter of the sewer bill. Uh my sewer bill was adjusted based on the uh I have an issue with my water billing and it took a little while. It took like about eight months to get resolved and there was a lot of interest rate was accumulated on my sewer bill. When I asked it in the administration, they
said that this is not going to be changed. It's going to be the same for whatever amount I was charged for. So I was wondering if this is going to be adjusted based on my actual sewer bill or just is going to stay on the wrong billing that I was charged for
initially. That's one part. The second part when I go to ask them if I if I seek any guidance from them and and in and in the administ in in the administration or the tax office I tell them if I have a conflict with you or if I have anything
that is not resolve it where should I go they never tell me anything they never give me an answer they never say this is the way to get it resolve it or you can talk to this person or you can talk to this department and if it's not resolve it and is still conflict going back and
forth between me and or no nobody can help me to resolve it. Who should I get back to? If no one in the borrow can resolve it from me, who can monitor them? Who can monitor the tax office or who can monitor the administration right there or the people working that is no one helping me and I'm seeking some
guidance on how to fix my issues if I have some issues. That's all. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else want to speak? >> See no one knowing one further. May I have a motion to close the public
portion on agenda items only? >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I have a motion to accept the reports of department heads as submitted. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I I >> Let me see. I'm going to go. Uh I'll go with my high school friend, uh Deputy Chief Ray Pento. >> Wow. Great school friend. >> Knew it wasn't me. I'm too young.
>> Good evening, mayor, council members, administrators, department heads, and members of the audience. Here's my report for the Rosal Park Fire Department. We're actively recruiting new members and fire patrol through website and social media. Uh some of our members conducted a recruitment drive in
February at the high school. We received two emails of interest from the burough website for membership. Uh we have upcoming foam return scheduled from the state on the 10th. And we want to thank the crews who stood by during
the snowstorms and cleared fire hydrants after the storm. Also, this a couple days ago, I saw that our new apparatus uh is starting to be built. I saw some pictures of the cab. So, uh, it's getting getting real. So, we're happy to
see that. We also, uh, I understand there is a construction meeting tomorrow about the addition for the firehouse. So, I will be attending that. Uh, that concludes the report for the Rosal Park Fire Department. >> Anything for the deputy chief? >> Thank you, Chief.
>> Thank you. Have a good evening. >> Thank you so much. >> Code enforcement Rich Blue Shell. You want me to help? >> No, I need my major. >> Good evening everyone. >> Good evening. >> Okay, this is the report for March 1st.
Um, so the total number of permits for February is 66. Total revenue through the end of January, $32,9. Sewer connection fees year-to date, $262,355. Residential development fees collected
year-to date, $100,000. Total number of uniform construction code violations for February was 12. On the property maintenance side for February, we had 18 court dispositions with fines year-to- date of $4,149.
Three violations were issued for February and 22 court summones were issued for February. On the project side, uh the Verizon store is getting very close to completion at 10 West Westfield. They most likely will receive
a CO next week. There were just a couple of small code issues. So, I believe uh the building inspector will be out for final inspection on Tuesday evening. So, that's moving along quite nicely. Um As far as the Crossfield issue and the
Crossfield um fire, I met with the demolition contractor last week, they are proceeding with their due diligence on the um asbestous analysis which they have already completed and on the environmental aspect. Everything from what I understand is completed. I spoke
to him yesterday. Demolition permits should be issued early next week and we will be processing those so they can uh facilitate the demolition at this point. Uh the other projects are moving along quite nicely. Obviously Fernmore has been fully TCOed.
Uh the parking deck um is right now corrected. The suppression systems been corrected. The alarm system in building B is being worked on and they actually switched uh vendors on that. Uh in kind of my encouragement to uh Meridia, you
>> remember that from last meeting? >> Yep. >> Yeah. So that is done and uh things are moving along quite nicely. We are starting to pick up in volume upstairs. Normal for spring the snow really slowed us down a little bit. So uh my hope is
that our revenue will increase substantially over the remainder of the year. So if there's any questions. >> Sure. Rich, I have a question. Let me start off. Um you mentioned the demolition permits would be in next week for Crossfield. When do you expect the building to come down? >> Uh shortly thereafter. So shortly with
the next two, three weeks. >> The only hold up right now is they're going to submit the demo permits the house. They have to do a sewer and water capping at the house that's directly next door because they're going to demolish that as well. >> And then I believe um you know, just
like you and I discussed, Councilman, >> I want to actually have another meeting with them on their intentions because obviously I know it's the direction of the governing body. They'd like to see them stay. Um they They mentioned to us too when we first met with them back in
>> right when we had our meeting. So I'd like to hold another meeting. I want to keep that on the front burner. So we keep encouraging them and Rosal Park obviously will help them in any way we can so that they can u you know uh construct their facility once again and employ those you know close to 40
people. >> How's there has there been any change since that last meeting we had with them because they haven't spoken to start rebuilding by the end of next year or the end of this year? Yeah, I I haven't spoken to Dan directly. It was just our last meeting. Okay. >> But I want to keep it on the front burner. >> Okay.
>> Very good. And um do we have a date yet for the testing soil testing? >> No, I don't have any of that information. >> Okay. >> And regarding the CCTVs over that we had discussed last meeting at uh Meridia. >> They've got the wiring in. When do they plan on having the cameras installed?
>> The wiring's in. I have to contact our management to see exactly when the cameras are going to go in. I also have to touch base with Chief Arino on that as well because he's been instrumental in that also. >> All right. And uh where are we at with the museum? Because uh >> museum's moving along. Yeah. Yeah,
that's it's moving along. Um we should be getting close to final inspections at this point. >> Okay. So, within the next couple months, >> I say within the next month. >> Beautiful. >> Easy. Yeah. >> Anything else? >> Thanks, Rich. >> I have a quick question. Sure.
>> Uh 507 walnut. Have you um any update on that? >> That's been a bear. And I do um I do need to meet with uh administrator Marbella on that there. Like I I think I explained this a couple of months ago. Councilwoman
Lions, the burrow's in a situation now where, you know, we're going to have to get the attorney involved, Steve, and he's going, we're going to have to determine based upon what's gone on the last two years. Is condemnation appropriate in
this in this instance. Um, so that's a much deeper discussion and a legal discussion. There has been no movement at all. >> I'm sorry, 507 wall. What is that? What was it formally? It's uh the house that's not being it's nothing is there.
It's it's uh how do you describe that foundation >> that was issued for renovation addition the job basically stopped >> um >> but it's such a >> it's a mess it's an absolute mess. >> It's it just >> what's the address >> 507
>> 507 walnut >> and I actually issued an unsafe structure notice notice of imminent hazard. Um, I withdrew the permit because there was no activity for a year. So, I the permit basically was canceled. So, they'd have to come in
with an entirely new permit application. I tried pushing them as far as I could legally under my authority. So, now we're to the next step. >> And I totally understand and I know you did your part and we did our, you know, um, but residents are still saying, why
do we have to see this? It's it's abandoned. It's an abandoned piece of property and it's not good. Um, and the other house that I spoke to you in Walnut um, that went through. Um, >> oh, that's I released those permits. >> Thank you so much. I appreciate your
time. Thank you. >> No problem. >> Another question. It was of the old perogi place as I brought up Chestnut. >> I have not had any activity on that at all. >> Councilman, I didn't hear what >> the old perogi place on Chestnut Crossman firehouse.
perogi place. >> The former perogi place on Chestnut. There we go. >> Any movement on that? There's Yeah, he said there was nothing. >> Nothing at this point Chestnut Hill. >> To review the to review the history there.
>> Um I was driving by one day and they were doing a total gut rehab. They had no prior approvals, no permits, nothing. Issued a fine in violation. the contractor out of North Jersey tried to double talk me the whole time and I've been around the block a few times so
that's not you can't do that with me. Um he wound up disappearing. The owner I met with the owner and met with her son. He actually flew up from Florida. They were basically scammed quite frankly. That's what happened. Contractor disappeared. Fine still on
the books. So, we will be collecting something on that at some point, but the project totally stopped. >> And uh right now they're they're I have not heard from them at all. >> So, the building's secure. It's not lighted. It's, you know, it's not there's no graffiti. It's, you know, in
good shape, but um I don't know what their intentions are at this point. >> Anything cooking with Chestnut Hill? >> Haven't heard anything >> for months. I last year I had an inquiry about a restaurant, but it was a quick inquiry and there was no followup.
>> Okay, >> Rich, I only have one thing. I'm sorry. >> Oh, that's okay. Yeah. >> Um, do you have any updates on the property that was supposed to be a glass company off of Berwin, the corner of Borderin, and uh, Westfield A? I I haven't heard from them in a while, and
uh, the residents next door always ask me about it. >> We have since I directed them to fence it off. and do a few things inside. Um, I know Andrew's been involved with it, too, going back and forth with the owner's daughter. We have not heard a word. >> Is there any way we could just follow up
with them just so I could have an answer for the resident? That's all. Thank you. Absolutely. That's all. That's all we got. >> I mean, that might be another situation like we discussed earlier with u possibly going the condemnation route at this point because I've had no
interaction with them at all. But I'll follow up. >> Thank you, Rich. >> Sure. Absolutely. Thank you, Rich. >> Okay, you're welcome. >> Thank you. >> Ruben, >> thank you, mayor. Uh, good evening everybody. A very brief report. Uh, St.
Day this Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. There's going to be a live music by Jukaras Ali and uh free food will be served by uh Sunrise Steiner. Uh I know there has been a lot of questions about the um mobile unit when when we're
getting the MVC. Uh we just got the confirmation. Uh it's going to be on Tuesday, May 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. The portal for uh appointments will be open up on April 1st. uh and uh those
who require surrendering the uh place of what not they do not require the any appointment. So uh please don't register yourself and take the spot for somebody else. Um also happy to report that uh we have officially submitted an application for the uh New Jersey Transit section
5310 grant. This is to help offset the cost to replace our 2016 senior bus and have successfully submitted the second quarter report for the CDBG program for our annual uh for amount of uh 12,942 and24 cents. This ensures our
uh compliance and the continued funding for our bus driver salary. And that's all I have. Mayor, >> looking forward to corn beef on Saturday. Anybody have anything for >> It'll be fun evening. Fun afternoon for sure. Yes. When was the DMV? Uh >> May 5th.
>> May 5th. >> Thank you. >> Opens on. >> Got it. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Chief. Everybody. >> So, I really don't have a whole lot for you uh on this report. Unfortunately, I
was gone for a week on vacation. had a lot of things going on. I know you guys had the blizzard. I was lucky enough to able to get out of here uh Sunday morning on the 22nd. Uh sorry about that, but I got some good feedback. I stayed in touch with everybody and uh yeah, I got this nice tan. Um
I just uh just figured I I haven't given you um any stats in a while and I figure I'd give you a little rundown about, you know, how busy we actually are uh in the burrow. Um just to give you an idea of, you know, what we've been doing. Um, in the last month for February, we
responded to about uh approximately 525 calls for service. Out of the 525 calls for service, we uh had 35 motor vehicle accidents in one month. Uh we made a total of 14 arrests. Uh two were DWI arrests, eight were warrant arrests, four were criminal. Uh
we conducted about 250 motor vehicle stops uh and tallied up uh between motor vehicle uh moving violations and parking summones. uh we uh came up with uh 525 uh summones issued total for uh for the town. As a result of the snow event uh
we we experienced on February 22nd. Approximately 34 vehicles were towed that day uh due to the snow emergency. It was one less from the previous snow emergency, which is a little disheartening because we really uh went above and beyond when we putting out everything on social media and putting the uh you know, the alerts out and you
know, we're really trying to do our best and our and our our goal is not to uh tow anybody's vehicles or you know, create any more problems for anybody because we know it's a difficult time for these during these blizzards. But uh but nonetheless, you know, we had those to get rid of those cars off these snow
emergency streets because that is their that is our routes to get to uh through town to uh you know, respond to emergencies and get things done and help the DPW, you know, clean up uh clean up the best they can. Um I want to recognize all the officers that worked that day. The collaboration
with uh the burough administrators and and and the the mayor and all the council up here, everybody's super concerned. the DBW I think did a did an outstanding job. Uh they're getting better and better as we go. I don't want to give you too many kudos there, Greg, because, you know, there's some work to
be done. But, uh, but nonetheless, I think I think collaboratively, we uh we worked great and and and I I must say, uh, within the last month or so with with these, uh, storm events, um, I've seen the communication uh, get so much better, communicating out to the public,
uh, communicating amongst each other, having these offline meetings, prepared meetings, and, uh, I think it I think it's going well. It's definitely, uh, enlightening. uh just to watch it, you know, evolve and and how we're just we are getting better at uh at what we're
trying to to accomplish. And I thank you all. That's all I have. >> Anything for the chief? >> Thank you, Chief. >> Thank you, Chief. >> Thank you, >> Craig B. Oh, Craig B. Afternoon mayor and council. Thank you for having me.
And I want to emulate what Chief Reno said. He has a great department. Uh Captain Wintermute was very instrumental in communicating with us during the snowstorm and without that support, we couldn't have gotten done what we did. I
mean, yes, he's right. We do have a lot more work left to do. We have room for improvement, but um we're moving in the right direction. So with that, I'm going to submit my uh first quarter report. This is through the uh time period of
December 5th, 2025 till March 4th, 2026. During the first quarter, the Department of Public Works incurred 671.8 hours of overtime. These hours were necessary to support and maintain burrow operations during a period of high activity, including snow operations, salting operations,
sewer backups, winter festival weekend, vehicle repairs, and the Valley Road fire, which we delivered fuel and barricades and salt for the fire department. During that same time period, we had time off of 94 personnel hours, 235 sick
hours, and 294 vacation hours. The DPW is encouraging residents and businesses throughout the burough of Rosal Park to be reminded that grease must be disposed of properly and not down the drains. Please contact DPW at 908-276-5073982763105
for assistance and proper disposal and it is cost is free. Bulk waste reminder. Uh, next final bulk waste for Roso Park residents is west side is March 26th, east side March 27th.
As we draw nearer to warmer months, the DPW will be preparing for its initiation into the burough property maintenance program that we are taking over from contracts. The DPW will be assuming responsibilities for property maintenance within Roso Park, which includes lawn cutting, vegetative veins,
shrub maintenance, tree maintenance, and spring and fall cleanups. The Rosal Park Jet or vacuum truck has outlived its life expectancy and is becoming increasingly difficult to source out parts. Through the recent Rosal Park Kennelorth shared service agreement, the DCA of New Jersey has
offered a leap grant that will allow Kennaworth to secure a grant of up to $300,000 potentially towards the purchase of a new Jedervac truck apparatus. This will ensure better service operations in both towns. The truck will be primarily used for storm water
management in both towns and serve as a backup for sanitary sewer management. The Kennaware sewer truck will serve as primary for sanitary sewer management in both towns. In the coming months, DPW will be assessing tree requests and working with a licensed arborist to determine the
best course of action. Trees will only be removed if posing a threat to life or property. DPW will be maintaining these trees in-house while utilizing Rich's tree service for any work over 50 ft in height or around power lines. Please encourage residents to submit
requests via the online form or to email me at dpw superintendent rosopark.net. That's what I have right now. If anyone has any questions, I'll be happy to answer them. >> Greg, I got a question. When are we going to start back with the uh street sweeping?
>> So, I've been talking to the mayor about this. The truck had to go out to Trius, which is the authorized dealer to work on a Timco sweeper, and it's currently on the lift. There was a delay in
getting the estimate to us. Uh, after talking with them, somehow it just wasn't getting through in the emails for some reason. I can't answer why. I talked to our IT firm. They don't know why it was working that way, but it was a 3-week backup and delay on getting us
the quote. So, I apologize for that, but we fixed the glitch. We got the quote. The truck's being worked on. They're expecting to deliver it to us early next week. And at that point, my mechanic will have to do some work on the truck end. And he said it's not major, just a
couple of uh suspension components in the front and a rear brake chamber. And then we should be ready to rock and roll at that point. And I want to have a meeting at the mayor's request with um three council members that he's going to
suggest and uh the chief of police to go over a new revitalized plan because it'll be talking about changing burrow ordinances. But we got a new plan ahead and I'm hopefully it'll be very successful. >> Okay. Very good.
>> Johnson got something. >> No, I did. But uh J. >> Oh, okay. >> Appreciate it. >> Yeah. >> Anything else? >> Thank you, Greg. >> You're welcome. >> Thank you. >> Uh Mr. Blum, Ken Blum, can uh can you
give a brief and uh about 70 7126 a little brief what's the process for uh the sewer scenario? >> Yes. See, uh the the resident received their their credit from the water company. Uh the billing is uh being
adjusted on tonight's resolution. Uh once that is done, it'll be adjusted in the system and the interest should be adjusted accordingly with the new balance. >> Anything else you have? Uh >> and just uh that we're working on the uh
2026 budget. Uh Mr. Finance Chairman, I'll be talking to you after the meeting to set up a finance committee meeting for next week. Thank you. >> Anything for Chem uh Mr. Blum? Chem Blum. Thank you. Uh Andrew,
>> thank you, Mayor. Uh without sounding repetitive, February was another great month to not be the business administrator. >> Love rubbing it in. >> Uh the uh Sorry, Al. The uh couple of things uh up we have the clerk's office is getting ready for the upcoming election cycle. something I reported on
the last meeting. Um I did a walkthrough with the Union County Board of Elections as we are uh moving the fourth ward polling place from the middle school to the youth center. Um that received a pretty rousing and warm endorsement from
the uh the election board um because the middle school was not an optimal space uh given the the walking circulation, the voting room, and the parking arrangements there. So, um, we have a we have a much better plan at the youth center and that will go into effect for the June primary. The June primary is
the 2nd of June, uh, 2026. Um, a reminder for all candidates, potential candidates and political parties, the partisan filing deadline is Monday, March 23rd at 4 p.m. Uh, local candidates will file with the municipal clerk's office. Uh again, the deadline
is 4 pm, not 401, 4 pm. Um and the last thing, mayor, uh not really pertaining to to the clerk's office per se, but um as most of you know, uh I'm proudly a member of the uh Union County Vocational Technical School Board of Education. Um
I had the opportunity uh the new uh state commissioner of education uh visited the UCVTS campus uh one of her first visits. So it was a real honor to have her. Um and one of the things uh that uh we um as board members were able
to sit in on is a roundt discussion between some of the students and the commissioner of education. And some of those students were Rosal Park uh residents and Rosal Park students. And I have to tell you, it was very impressive to see the question and answer and how
eloquent these students presented themselves to the commissioner, how uh good the questions were. Uh I think every board member when we gaggled after were saying how that would not have been us in high school. Uh we would not have
represented our communities or our high school as well to the commissioner of education of the state. Um, but they certainly represented uh the UCVTS proudly and uh definitely represented the Bur Rosal Park very well. So, I just wanted to note that uh for the record
and if anyone's out there, any parents or any students? Um, very well done. That's all I have. Mayor, >> thank you. Anything for Andrew? >> Um, B administrator Al Meabella.
>> Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of council. Uh I think February was a great month to be the business administrator. Um >> working with all of you is a joy and I have such great professionals that it really it really has acclimated very
well and uh uh I'm having a good time and I think we're doing some good work up in upstairs. Now Councilwoman Lions, I appreciate your women's ceremony. That was really nice. And in my house every month is women's month. So you know this was nothing but that special because every month I do that. Uh, I want to say
a couple things and I'm going to give uh recreation director uh Reneer's report. He was excused tonight. He had an event that he uh couldn't miss. Sends his apologies. I'll give that in two seconds. Uh, we had a new fire official that started that you approved uh at the
last meeting. He's off to a good start. Uh, Chief Thompson and I had a chance to meet with him. I think he's got a good strategy for keeping our town safe. He's going to be doing inspections on a regular basis and uh and I'm going to hold him to a high accountability
because I expect a lot of production out of that that office. It's important to have these inspections and I think he'll be after it in short order. I'm looking forward to that. I think it's going to be a a world of a change from 2025 to 2026 and what this guy can do. And I
want to I also want to comment that um the DPW did a fine job dealing with two feet of snow. Uh and um not easy. Everybody says, including the director, there's room for improvement, but to handle that amount of volume of snow and
figure out where to put it is not easy. Um and it's a hard job. And these guys worked hard. They always wanted to do the right thing regardless of what our residents might think. and they always um kept on a plan and a schedule they had to to make sure that the town was
covered uh properly. So I appreciate that work. I appreciate a few other people that stepped up during that time too outside of the DPW. As the chief mentioned, Captain Wintermute did a fine job keeping me updated and I in turn was able to keep
members of council updated. So Chief, please uh tell the captain I think he did a nice job and and I know you were involved from from the beach talking to him. uh and making sure he was uh doing what he needed to do. So, I appreciate your oversight and the captain's work. Rupin did a fine job making sure all our
communications were up and andrew jumped in where he had to to keep our uh website updated so our residents had proper and updated information. Uh and Ruben was away himself on vacation working from California. So, I appreciate everybody jumping in. That's
what happens in this town when there's an emergency. People rush together to help out. So, moving on to uh director Reneer's report. Uh he uh reports that they currently have over 385 recreational
members and that number is growing. The department utilizes 12 locations and 41 programs and brings 1,200 members through the department uh each week. Homework and afterare is up to 16 116 members sorry and transporting and
shoppering 98 students daily providing a great service and after afterare has 13 programs winter sport and activity programming offseason basketball and softball is completed. We wish them good luck in their spring seasons. Winter
volleyball is completed by now too and their uh spring schedule is being finalized. boys and girls wrestling uh seasons and the championships are coming up. They have 48 participating teams and individuals are competing throughout the state representing Roosevelt Park very
well. Next competitions are the individual state qualifiers and state tournament. We look forward to good success on the on the girls and boys in there. Um the basketball program consists of a kindergarten, first, second, third
through fifth grade, middle school boys and girls. They have 100 um kids participating. The playoffs are completed and the championship game actually is tonight and the the high school gym. RP pack registration is
open. The program will start Monday, March 16th, 6:15 to 7:45 in the Anthony Signarella Youth Center. Volleyball is finalizing their spring schedule. It begins April 15th. And the uh Anthony Signarella Center is
scheduled to host the following um events coming up. Girl Scouts, Cub and Boy Scouts, recreation uh committee, um PTA, fifth grade parents association, wrestling matches, end of year sports parties, and just so many activities
going on there. and the recreation department remains committed to providing the best possible care and programming to the burough of Rosal Park. I appreciate Director Reeri for this report and all the work he does on behalf of the um the students and the
seniors and everybody in between. I think he does a nice job at that center and uh he deserved a night to to to be off and and allow me to give that report. So with that, I'll entertain any questions that anybody may have.
Otherwise, you know where to find me. You're not shy. Any of you. >> Thanks, Mayor. >> Thank you. Thank you. I have a motion to accept the reports of the >> We got that. >> We did. >> Get that right. All in favor? >> Yeah. We got it.
>> All right. What's after that? Okay. Mr. Clark, read, please read ordinance 2843 by title. >> Yes, Mayor. Ordinance 2843 is an ordinance for second reading and public hearing. During an ordinance amending chapter 2, section 63 of the code of the
bur of Rosal Park entitled hiring of burrow employees. >> I have a may have a motion to open a public hearing on ordinance number 2843. >> So moved. >> Second. >> You like to speak about the order?
>> All in favor? >> I >> I Here we go. you like to speak about ordinance 2843, please come forward to the microphone to state your name and address for the record. >> Seeing no one further, I may have a
motion to close the public hearing on ordinance 2843. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I have a motion to adopt ordinance 2843. >> So moved. >> Second. Is there any discussion?
>> Mr. Clerk, please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski, >> no. >> Councilman Johnson, >> yes. >> Councilman Robin, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Lions, >> yes. >> Councilman Patel, >> yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, one in the negative. The uh ordinance is adopted. >> Mr. Clark, please read ordinance 2848
by title. >> Yes, mayor. Ordinance 2848 is an ordinance for second reading and public hearing. an ordinance amending chapter 2 section two of the code of the bur of Rosal Park entitled meetings. We >> have a motion to open a public hearing on ordinance 2848.
>> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> you like to speak about ordinance 2848. Please come forward to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. I have a motion to close the hearing.
Public hearing on ordinance 2848. >> So moved. >> Second. All >> in favor? >> I >> I >> I have a motion to adopt ordinance 2848. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? >> Yes, mayor. Just briefly, um I just
wanted to say to my colleagues, no, no matter how this gets voted on, uh tonight, I just wanted us for budget and for staffing purposes, whenever uh the public safety committee meets, um maybe uh they consider uh SLEO, which is uh
SLO, um because I I heard um different notions about budgets and about costs and about response and um as a smalltime part-time position, I think this would still be able to fulfill this uh this
need and uh mitigate uh financial burden on the town. So, uh however you guys want, I'm I'm okay with it. Thank you, >> Mr. Clark. Please call the role. >> I'm not done. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> It's all right. It's all right. Councilman, I'm glad you brought that up. Um also wanted to get a little bit
of clarification, too. I understand public safety committee recently met regarding this ordinance and um public safety committee and the chief both had mentioned uh at least when I inquired that there are protocols in place that will address this. So wanted to make sure that that was out there in the
public too. You had mentioned >> we all care about each other's lives. We all care about the people in this room. So, we do have a protocol in place and uh wanted the public to be aware of that and uh I do like the idea of the uh SLO and we discussed that earlier or
auxiliary. >> Yeah, maybe it could be discussed later on down the line with the uh committee and the chief. >> Sounds good. >> Any other discussion? Mr. Clark, please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski, >> no. >> Councilman Johnson, >> yes. >> Councilman Revina, >> no. >> Councilwoman Lions, >> no.
>> Councilman Patel, >> yes. Uh, four in the negative. Uh, four votes in the negative, two in the affirmative. The ordinance is not adopted. >> There there are no other ordinances for introduction tonight. All matters listed with an asterric are considered to be
routine, non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governor body shall 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. Mr. Clerk, please read all resolutions by title. >> Yes, mayor. Resolution 6926 is authorizing the treasurer to issue one check totaling $2,48021
payable to one lean holder on one property and one check totaling $1,800 from the tax collector's premium account. Resolution 7026 is authorizing the treasur to issue a check in the amount of $3,574 in connection with an erroneous payment applied to the sewer utility fee for 307
Bender Avenue block 1017 lot 2. Resolution 7126 is authorizing the tax collector to issue a reduction and/or refund on one survey utility bill in the amount of $588. Resolution 7226 is authorizing the tax collector to issue a prorated refund of the first quarter
2026 property taxes for 60 West Kfax Avenue block 420 lot 8 in the amount of $1,82 pursuant to a 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption. Resolution 7326 is authorizing the tax collector to issue a pro-rated refund of the first
quarter 2020 2026 property taxes for 634 Sherman Avenue block 101 lot 10 in the amount of $1,46160 pursuant to a 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption. Resolution 7426
is authorizing submission of form 1B, a strategic plan for the Burough Rosal Park Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2027. Resolution 7526 is adopting a new affordable housing affirmative marketing plan. Resolution 7626 is authorizing the tax collector to issue a
reduction and/or refund on one sewer utility bill in the total amount of $838. Resolution 7726 is designating designating a redeveloper for the property identified as block 606 lot 31 and 32 of the municipal tax map commonly
known as 129 Westfield Avenue and 133 Westfield Avenue and authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement. Resolution 7826 is authorizing a joint application with the Bureau of Kennorth for a local efficiency achievement grant. And resolution 7926 is authorizing and directing the chief
administrative officer to request certain traffic regulation changes along a portion of New Jersey Route 28, locally known as East Westfield Avenue, within the vicinity of milepost 24.4. Do >> any members wish to have items removed from the consent agenda?
>> Uh, yes, mayor. 77 >> 7726 >> Yes. >> May I have a motion to approve the resolutions remaining on the consent agenda? >> Mayor so moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I
>> um 7726. >> I need a motion to approve 7726. So moved >> second. >> Any disc is this discussion? >> Yeah. Can we just highlight the overall
resolution and then just what's going on here? >> So we have we have our professionals here tonight. >> Good evening. Fran McManaman McMman Scotland and Bowman. We serve as redevelopment council to the burrow. I'm here this evening with Joe Caster from my office as well. So, even before we
proceed, um there's just a um an administrative issue that needs to be addressed. There was a I don't know, Andrew, do you want to speak to this or you want me to address the exhibits that need to be >> that? Yes, Fran. So, the um so the longest document in the meeting
packet, right? So, there there were a couple variables. There was one small amendment today uh that addressed the name of the redeveloper along with a provision for um utility disclosures. But during the course of a little bit of that shuffling, when the agenda was uh the revised agenda was sent out, the
exhibits were left off of that packet, uh the exhibits are unchanged from the ones that were initially circulated. So, everybody did receive the exhibits that are not in the packet in front of you. Nonetheless, uh Fran and I were talking. We just want to make sure that it is
reflected in the approval that the exhibits are part of the approval. >> Does that capture it? >> Yes. Yes. Okay. So, to answer your question, Councilman. So, this is a redevelopment agreement with the Capidaglia Meridia Group uh for uh the
project located at 129 and 133 Westfield. It's for an age restricted residential development that's five stories with a maximum of 46 units, 20% set aside for affordable housing. So, that will be 10 units for affordable
housing. Also, this is part of the burough's housing element and fair share plan. So, it's one of the projects that the burrow is relying on to meet their affordable housing obligation. So, as far as this evening goes, the council will be voting on a redevelopment agreement with the redeveloper that
would be a contract, an agreement um agreeing to the terms of this project. The bureau is currently also negotiating the terms of a pilot, a proposed um payment in lie of taxes which will be the subject of a financial agreement which once the negotiations are uh concluded will also be part will be
brought before council for consideration and adoption. The redevelopment agreement is conditioned on the the uh adoption of a pilot agreement. >> Thank you. That's all I have. >> Okay, >> sure. I have u some commentary on this. Um, I just want to acknowledge I spent some time working with the
administration and council McManaman to make sure a few things in this agreement were clarified and strengthened. Uh, one of those is requiring that the redeveloper to provide preoccupancy utility cost modeling. Uh, in simple terms that means that future residents will have an idea of what their uh,
heating, cooling and electric costs could look like before they move in. I think that kind of transparency is important especially in an age restricted community where many of these residents are going to be on fixed incomes. We also confirmed that the bureau maintains oversight if the project is ever transferred and that the
construction timeline and milestones are clearly laid out. Uh and I did raise the importance of pursuing a community benefit during the financial agreement process. Even though this is an age restricted project, I still believe developments like this should look for ways to contribute to municipal facilities or other community needs. So
big thanks to our BA, our burough clerk, mayor, and uh council McManaman for all your help on this. Any other question? >> Yes, I have one. Um, did we ever come to a a community benefits agreement? >> That will be part of the negotiations
with the pilot. The bureau's adopted a resolution requiring that any pilot that's approved will have to include a community benefit. So, that uh community benefit will be folded into the financial agreement and that's going to be part of the negotiations. We we have not reached that part of the
negotiations with the redeveloper as to what the proposed community benefit will be. Okay. And for this agreement, I I agree with uh my colleague uh Jay Rabbina. Uh he brought up a lot of uh good points and emails. Was any of those uh things that he implemented
um vi um >> energy efficiency standards? >> Yeah, like the community. Oh, well, not that. Yes. The green infrastructure, the the accessibility enhancements, uh the energy efficient and the uh was any of those things implemented? The
majority of the comments were are already addressed and required by the uniform commercial code. So the bureau's construction administrator Rich Belushio has uh discussed this extensively with us and those requests and and comments from the councilman are required by the
uniform commercial code which is uh in overseen and enforced by uh code enforcement through the bureau. >> Is there any particular reason why they couldn't add it to this agreement? We don't tend to include requirements that are already required by another
statute. What the what the uh the agreement provides for is that the project will comply with all applicable laws and applicable laws are defined to include construction laws. We don't it's it's impossible to sort of include every single requirement in every law that the
project is subject to in a redevelopment agreement. It's clear that they're subject to the requirements of those statutes. >> Okay. And some of those AC equable laws uh consist of the CBA. Correct. >> The >> community benefits agreement. >> Community benefits agreement. No, that
does not. It does not. It's not included in the redevelopment agreement because the statute your re your resolution requires that it can be included in the redevelopment agreement, but that a pilot cannot be adopted until the uh CBA
is part of the negotiations. the CBA is settled on and included in the financial agreement. The CBA can be part of the financial agreement. >> One last one. Did they make any suggestions towards any CBA? Because I think I I was under the impression that uh
>> um when we put the CBA in place, it was upon application that they were supposed to >> they have not submitted a formal application yet. We're still working with the burough's financial advisor um and negotiating the actual terms of the pilot. you know, the amount of the
annual service charge, the percentages, that's the first step. And then once those percentages are negotiated, then they submit a formal pilot application for consideration that includes the percentages that have been negotiated. And that will include, as required by
the resolution, the community benefit and the pilot agreement will obviously come before council again. So that would be an opportunity for you to confirm and make any comments at that time regarding the community benefit. Like that's going to be your way to ensure that the community benefit is there as required
because you're going to be adopting that agreement. >> But they're open to to the CBA. >> It's a stat it's a it's a requirement now that the bureau's adopted a resolution requiring it. >> Well, okay. I just want to make sure. >> Yeah. >> Any other discussion questions?
Please call the roll. >> Councilman Petroski? >> Yes. >> Councilman Johnson. >> Uh, no. >> Councilman Robbina, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Lions, >> yes. >> Councilman Patel, >> no. >> Three votes in the affirmative, two in the negative. The resolution is adopted.
>> Thank you, Fran. >> Thank you. Good to see you all. Have a good evening. >> Thank you. >> Good night. >> Have a motion. >> Excellent. A motion to open a public portion on any subject. >> So moved.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I you'd like to come up and speak, please come forward to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. >> Got to turn the mic on. It's definitely button right on the bottom.
Good evening, council. Y definitely on now. Jimmy Matthews, Fate Avenue. Just wanted to about this uh resolution 7726. Reading through the packet of stuff here. There seems to be a possible internal conflict in what's
written here, and I was wondering if someone could could speak to it. So we have in article 3 section 308 it says that the redeveloper doesn't have to is not obligated to complete
this and then later in uh looks like 406 it seems like they are obligated to complete it based on what it says here.
So, I'm wondering if if that's right, like which one is it? >> I know it just passed. So, it's not like it's going to be >> professional. She could maybe help you with that. Thanks. >> Good evening. Hi, Fran McManaman Scotland and Bowman. Um,
section 308 refers to the mortgage. So, if if the pro if the project goes into default, the holder of the mortgage is not up. I mean here you are a bank you loan money for construction project you're not obligated to complete the project right so they would be um they
would be able to terminate the red the burough would be able to terminate the redevelopment agreement they would be able to terminate the redevelopment agreement they don't have to build the problem we can't put put a specific performance on the mortgage >> I see it's because it's it's the holder that's mentioned there in 30 >> the holder is a defined term and that
means the holder of the mortgage >> right thank you >> of course >> awesome Anyone else wishing to speak? I >> have a motion to close the public portion of on any subject. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> There's no closed session for this evening. I have a motion to adjourn. >> Oh, >> no. No reports. >> My boy. My bad. >> Oh, we almost got there. We almost got there. >> Good job. >> Oh, look. I'll take the head. What?
What? >> Let's What's this next on the on the >> I I I look I'm >> No, I'm bad. My bad. Okay. >> Too clever by half. >> Look, I got eraser on my pencil. >> Pay attention. >> Okay. Okay. We're going to start from right to
left then tonight. Councilman Johnson. >> Uh oh. Thank you, Mayor. Uh my report is going to be short and sweet. Uh good evening, mayor, council, and residents. On February 25th, I met with the diversity committee. I just wanted to give a kudos and a shout out to our chair for receiving the woman's award.
Thank you, Ro. Uh Shana is very uh she's outstanding and she's been very committed in this community. So um I just wanted to let you know, mayor, that she's still the chair. Um and um more events uh we'll be getting involved in more events uh soon
to follow on my next my my next report. Uh, I also wanted to say thank you to Greg and uh, DPW for uh, and Andrew for removing um, a couple of the snow mountains or hills that were created during, you know, just trying to clear
up the streets. But um, one of the residents brought it to my attention that it was like blocking the crosswalk um, off of Avon and DPW came and resolved it uh, immediately. So, I just wanted to thank you for that. And um, the post should be serving cabbage. I
know everyone's serving cabbage. uh the following Tuesday at so if you're not tired of cabbage and corn beef on Tuesday the veterans uh Mr. Redund makes a a great the commander makes a great uh cabbage and uh corn beef. Other than
that I just want to say uh if you need to get in contact with me uh my number is 9083031519 and you can email me at gsonrospark.net. Uh mayor that concludes my report. Thank you. >> Is it Tuesday the 10th councilman? >> Yeah. Oh, let me look at the date. But
but it's Tuesday. Yeah, I I'll send you a I'll send you >> Oh, this Tuesday? >> No. Uh yes, this Tuesday or before I think. >> Yeah, I think it's after. I'll send you I'll send you. >> Okay. Thank you, Mayor. Uh first of all, I want to send my condolences out to
Richard Brown family. Richard Brown graduated from Rose Park High School in 1972. Um on March 2nd, I attended the fire department. Um, we talked about uh with uh snow removal. Um, and uh, like I
said, uh, I I commend the fire department because they are volunteers and everything and I appreciate and like I always said, they are my heroes. U, on March 22nd, Roosevelt Park will be 125 years old. Um, we're going to have a
little get together at the Casano Center uh, starting at 11:00. um and everything. So, uh I want to thank Ruben for all his help with this um and everything. So, uh if you want to contact me, you get me at jp petroski at
rosopark.net 908-6667821. And that's my report. Mayor, thank you. >> Thank you, council. Council, >> good evening, mayor and council and Rosal Park residents. Um, I did attend the library board meeting um, uh, last
Wednesday and they wanted me to actually notify uh, the residents of Rosal Park that there is a notary on staff. So, if you do need that service, please go to the Rosal Park uh, library. They do have that on staff. And definitely check out all the events that they have uh, during
the month. They um, they have every a little something for everyone. Um they also have a soundproof office pod um which is a small little space that it is soundproof. So if you need to take a test or make a phone call or just need
some time uh please sign up for that. That is um on the first floor. I also attended the public safety meeting uh this week and uh we definitely had uh some discussions of some uh future things uh coming up and also uh just
maintaining the uh police presence here and uh the chief um is definitely in communication and with us and uh we'll definitely further that discussion um for for meetings to come. Uh coming up St. Patrick celebration uh again as
Ruben had mentioned on uh the 7th from 12 to 3 at the Casano Center and also that night I am having the women's celebration night at Castas at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested please text me or
email me but text me. It starts at 6 p.m. It is $40 per uh lady that comes out and we do have some surprises and prizes and and good food. My number is 9087268773 and r lions rosalpark.net. Thank you.
>> Good evening. Uh just wondering uh Gilda Dioro is retiring after 47 years at Aorio Delhi. Her last day will be March 20th. So stop by the deli and wish the boss a happy retirement. She was also the first um woman of the year since
Councilwoman Lion started the recognitions. The new owners plan to continue the uh operation of the Delhi and the banquet hall. Uh the repair cafe will be held on March 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the Cassando Center. So bring your
items to be fixed for free by one of the volunteers. That's all I have. K Patel at rosaark.net 9087268774. Thank you. Thank you, Council. Council member Rabina. >> Good evening, Mayor, colleagues, and good evening, residents Roso Park. On
February 25th, I joined the Chamber of Commerce board of directors for a Zoom meeting. I'm happy to report the chamber continues to grow with 24 members in the burrow and county. They are planning a spring meet and greet and outreach event, which will be a great opportunity to strengthen connections among our
local businesses. We also discussed bringing to life the vision presented at our last meeting uh by Mistyorio and uh the Rosal Park High School photography and art students, specifically displaying student artwork in local businesses and expanding public art initiatives throughout the burrow. It's
an exciting way to support both our students and our business community. On the 26th and 27th, I participated in the 9th annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by the New Jersey uh the Watershed Institute in partnership with the uh NJ.
The focus was on watershed resilience, green infrastructure, storm water best practices, flood mitigation, and regional collaboration. A key takeaway was the importance of municipalities preparing for more intense rainfall events while responsibly managing development redevelopment.
These conversations directly relate to Rosa Park as we continue modernizing our storm water systems and planning for long-term infrastructure resilience. On March 1st, my son and I attended the Jersey Central Railroad Historical Society train show at Mother Seat High School in Clark. It was a great
experience learning more about the railroads that shaped our region, particularly the Railway Valley Railroad and the Central Railroad in New Jersey. Our local development story is deeply tied to that rail history and it's always valuable to revisit those roots.
On the third, I was joined by the deputy burough administrator, uh, Rupen Shaw at my place at Studio 1 as we prepared for the burrow's 125th anniversary celebration. We're coordinating the placement of the Maronei Plaque Nexon Museum in nearly the same location where it once stood on the original building
back in the late '7s. Uh after Councilman Petrrosky's little get together, as you mentioned earlier, um on Sunday, March 22nd at 1:00, uh we invite you to come out and join us for the unveiling of this new plaque. Thank you to Rupen for coordinating helping uh
to coordinate this effort as well as the May 3rd, 2026 Boy Scout ribbon cutting and pavilion dedication. So save the date on that, including the installation of the Jimmy Vigliotti Pavilion plaque. Save the dates. April 25th is the arts
festival at Gazebo Park. May 25th is our Memorial Day parade in service. And May 30th is our annual bike clinic in Tortoo Park. This Saturday, March 7th, while many of my colleagues here will be at the Casano Center for the St. Patrick's Day event, I'll be attending the 15th
annual New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition Summit at the Princeton Conference Center. The summit focuses on helping municipalities modernize infrastructure and implement com uh complete streets initiatives, strategies proven to improve safety, support local businesses, and enhance quality of life
by combining our safe streets framework with a forward-looking rails to trails and greenways vision. We're moving Rosel Park beyond traffic management and toward a safe and thoughtful community design. My goal remains very simple that a child's walk or bike to school in our bureau is defined by safety and green
space, not dodging speeding traffic. Over the past two weeks, I've also been in contact with residents regarding snow removal concerns. One example, and thanks to a fifth ward resident who reached out, a summon was issued to a private property owner who plowed their apartment complex parking lot snow into
the street, which is both unacceptable and unsafe. And uh lastly, finally, while events continue to evolve abroad, I wanted to gently remind residents to remain vigilant and prepared. Take time to
remove to review your emergency plans. Refresh disaster supply kits. Sign up for the burrow and county first alert notifications. Visit the NJ State Police website, OEM, Red Cross, and others for preparedness information. Be aware of your surroundings,
especially if you use mass transit. See something, say something, as they say, and be cautious online as cyber attacks and fishing scams tend to increase during these times of global instability. Staying informed through reliable sources and taking small preparedness steps can make a big difference.
And for our viewing audience, uh the governor had shared some information yesterday. If you have loved ones traveling in the Middle East, please let them know. Uh they should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEPPP. Uh it's at step.state.gov to receive important updates directly
from the US Department of State with the latest security information and guidance. Uh for emergency assistance, call 122501-444. And before I conclude my report, I ask for a moment of silence and reflection for the American service men and women
lost, their families, and our troops who are heading into harm's way. Thank you, mayor. As always, I can be reached at jabbine roselpark.net 8622360019. Mayor, uh, colleagues, residents of Rosel Park, that concludes my report.
>> Thank you. Um Jay, thank you for that moment of silence. Um um so this month and Jay left it out. We had a nice visit at the firmware uh facility and I was really impressed with the uh and
you can't go back. I got >> Well, I So I I tell you what, ju just going in to see it. It's really nice, short and brief. And they had so many pictures of the old >> uh uh Ramaraski building and going in
there for many fire calls and fires. It brought back some uh good memories, bad memories. Ju just a really nice uh uh visit. Um this week I read at uh Aldine School and Sherman School. I'm reading tomorrow at Robert Gordon, my old
alamana. And um and I I really enjoy going to read a book uh this week. Um um uh I just like uh to to do I just compliment the DBW and their work and like everybody said there's room for
improvement. These were two major storms that we haven't seen in years and and we we will we will get better. Um again like council line says and we talked with public safety about police presence, police policies on promotion.
So we're moving on that. Good. Good stuff. Um, I would like to wish uh Gilda the boss a happy and happy retirement and God bless her in her retirement and um and Councilwoman Lines again, thank
you for your how you lead and take this woman's month. Really nice job. >> Thank you. >> And um and just folks and people on the day here, thanks for being patient with me. So that's the end of my report. You need to hold get a hold of me at js signarella rosark.net. that. So,
yeah. And now I have a motion for adjournment. >> So move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you.