Hey, how are you? Anybody answer? All right, let's uh get this going so we can get out of here. Okay, this meeting is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Public Open Public Meetings Act. Annual notice this meeting was published in the Union
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to include this statement in the minutes of the meeting. Uh please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski >> here. >> Councilman Johnson >> here. Councilman Sigurella >> here. >> Councilman Robin >> here. Counciloman Lions >> here. >> Councilman Patel >> here. Mayor Sigello >> here. >> Present mayor, >> please lead us in open prayer followed
by a pledge of allegiance. >> Eternal God, grant us thy help and 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 it
stands nationy and justice for all. Okay. There are no communications for review this evening. Uh Ro, I don't know if you want to just um mention the proclamation. I know we're going to do it um this weekend a little bit more in
detail, but >> yeah. >> Um who we're recognizing. >> Uh yes. I so I um I'm just going to say a few words of it's Italian Heritage Month and uh I'm so uh excited and honored to be able to actually uh even
uh have the Italian Heritage uh festival this weekend on Saturday. I'll tell you more uh later about that. But I just wanted to actually just say a few words because um I know it's a you know the Italian Heritage Day and and Columbus
Day is a hot topic online but um if you really know what's what the history behind it started in 1892 when 11 Italian um resident or people in in America uh you know were murdered pretty
much and um President Harrison if I'm not mistaken declared Columbus Day in honor of them and really uh you know celebrating the Italian culture and um and then it was declared in 1937. So the reason I'm I'm even mentioning
that I'm going to read off some names because for me I'm first generation Italian. My parents came from Galabria Italy in 1968. Um but I'm just going to say some names because this is who I grew up with in this town. And if you're watching I know
you you talked to my mom. So um the Antonyuccio family, Bianco family, Barbario family, Antonucci family, the Vera family, Lavia family, Carusos, Picarelli, Mirabella, Constantino,
Trapicio, Ayakovo, Bulzi, Signarella, Signarel, um Signarelli, >> Signarelli, uh Iorio, Lanza, Defabio, Grao, Graaso, Manino, Cast,
Gossimo, Capone, Padavano, Petraa, Dco, Flaka, Geopagleion, and Chrisaro. And there's many more. And if I missed you, I apologize. Please come to the Italian festival and I will personally make an announcement. Um, but this year we are
honoring Nola Christopharo. Um, he is just, uh, everybody knows him in town. Is he the real mayor as we joke around, mayor? No, mayor. It's it's he is a shadow mayor. Um Nicola Christopharo came here in 1985 from Calabria, Italy.
And he is just amazing. Uh he's generous, he's selfless, he's supportive, he's dedicated, driven, dependable, devoted, and he encourages all of us. Um I know every single one of you have been um you know in his presence and he's been just overgiving
if I could say that. But we want to honor him on Saturday. So, please come out. Um, and I'll say more of a speech then, but thank you so much and celebrate the Italians. Uh, we love celebrating every culture. I think it's awesome and uh so important and um it's just beautiful to learn from each other
and uh just thank us for pizza. Okay. Thanks. >> Cool. Uh um we are now at the portion of the meeting reserve for the public hearing on year 52 CDBG program funds, activities, and priorities for the bureau of Rosal Park. This public hearing is required for to get inputs
from the residents. Uh Mr. Clerk, please read the proposed projects for year 52. >> Yes, mayor. The priority list of the CDBG year 52 project for the Bur Ro Parker as follows. Priority number one, roadway rehabilitation program for Charles Street between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street. The amount requested
is $236,270 under the public improvements category. Priority number two is the senior citizen social service program. The amount requested is $41,000 under the social services category. >> We have a motion to open the public hearing on year 52 community development funds. >> So moved.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I would anybody like to come up and speak on uh year 52 community development funds should come up forward, state their name and address for the records and provide their comments. I am seeing no one. Uh may have a motion to close the public hearing on year 52
community development funds. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. The public hearing on year 52 community development funds is now closed. May have a motion that the list of media minutes be approved pending corrections. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I have a motion that bills and payrolls
be not read and pass for payment. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I have a motion to open the public portion on agenda items only. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I come speak come forward into the microphone. State your name and address for the record. I'm seeing no one. May I have a motion
to close the public portion on agenda items only? >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Uh Andrew, Ken, you guys want to say anything? >> No, >> Ken. Good. >> Yep. Uh just a friendly reminder, uh
anybody still owes 2024 sore or tax payments, the tax sale will be on, uh November Monday, November 24th. Uh it'll be advertised in the paper starting on uh October 30th. So please, if you can, come in and make your payments. Okay.
>> Uh fourth quarter taxes are due November 1st. And tonight you have uh on the agenda the best practices, the annual uh item that's been through the state budget. Uh to let everybody know, the
questions were 70 questions this year, 50 of which are scored. there was a possibility a total of 43 and a half points and there's 20 unscored. Uh we have to score at least a 32 to get our 100% state aid. I'm happy to tell you
that we will be receiving 100% state aid. We scored a 42 this year. That's all I have. Thank you, mayor. >> Thank you. Seeing if somebody broke into my house right now. Um I think it's all right. It's probably just a Anyway, cat. Um,
there are no Oh, may I have a motion to accept the reports of apartments as submitted? >> So, move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Uh, there are no ordinances for second reading this evening. Uh, Mr. Cler, please read ordinance number 2834 by title. >> Yes, mayor. Ordinance 2834 is an ordinance for introduction. Ordinance
amending chapter 7, section 14 of the code of the Burough Rosell Park entitled parking prohibited at all times on certain streets. Uh may I have a motion to approve ordinance number 2834 uh for introduction and fix the date for second reading of public hearing as November 6, 2025.
>> So moved. >> Second. >> Uh is there any discussion? >> Please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski, >> yes. >> Councilman Johnson, >> sorry. >> Yes. >> Councilman Sigurella, >> yes. >> Councilman Robin, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Lions, >> yes. >> Councilman Patel, >> yes. >> Six o of mayor. The ordinance is
introduced. Uh, please read ordinance number 2835 by title. >> Yes, mayor. Ordinance 2835 is an ordinance for introduction an ordinance amending chapter 10 section 4 subsection 4.1 of the code of the bur roell park entitled recreation fees enumerated. >> Um, may I have a motion to approve
ordinance 2835 for introduction and fix a date for reading in public hearing as November 6, 2025. >> So moved. >> Second. >> There any discussion? >> Please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski? Yes. >> Councilman Johnson? Yes. >> Councilman Sigurella? >> Yes. >> Councilman Robbina? >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Lions? Yes. >> Councilman Patel.
>> Yes. >> Six votes in the affirm of mayor the ordinance is introduced. >> Okay. Uh all matters listed within are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governing body request in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the general orders. Uh please read all resolutions by title. >> Yes, mayor. Resolution 31625 is acknowledging that the governing body has discussed the 2025 best practices inventory. Resolution 31725 is authorizing the open-ended purchase of rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc.
pursuant to Union County Cooperative Pricing System contract number UCCCP 332024 at $7353 cents per ton. Resolution 31825 is authorizing submission of year 52 community development block grant applications. Resolution 31925 is
authorizing extension of the 2025 farmers market through November 26, 2025. Resolution 32025 is authorizing the treasur to issue two checks totaling $8,96.40 payable to two lean holders on two properties and one check totaling $600
from the tax collector's premium account. Resolution 32125 is appointing Isabelle Gera to the position of high school counselor. Resolution 3225 is appointing Isabella Reneeri to the position of high school counselor. Resolution 32325 is
authorizing the purchase of Axon body camera hardware and software for the police department Axon Enterprise Inc. for the police department from Axon Enterprise Inc. pursuant to New Jersey State contract number 17-fleet 00738 in the amount not to exceed
193,89960. That is a 5-year contract. Resolution 32425 is rescending resolution number 25225 entitled reauthorizing the interlocal agreement with the county of union for a drug recognition expert call program due
to the program's termination. Resolution 32525 is authorizing a $6,000 increase to the open-ended goods and services contract with Rich Tree Service Inc. for tree trimming, pruning, and removal services pursuant to New Jersey state contract number 18-dP645
reflecting a revised contract amount not to exceed $16,000. Resolution 32625 is increasing the salary of Nicole to the as court administrator. Resolution 32725 is increasing the salary of Christian Elate as deputy court administrator.
Resolution 328-25 is increasing the salary of William Centenno as violations clerk. Resolution 32925 is dedicating the pavilion located in Boy Scout Park in memory of James D. Jim Vigliotti. And resolution 33025 is awarding a professional service contract to
Collier's Engineering and Design, Inc. for professional engineering services, including traffic engineering for the project Chestnut Street and Lincoln Avenue Intersection Analysis in an amount not to exceed $19,000. >> Uh, do any members wish to have items
removed from the consent agenda? Mayor um 319 and 329. Well, I my my apologies. I'm going to abstain on um 319. >> So, you're pulling it. >> Pull. Yeah, pull it.
>> I'll pull 3:30. Uh okay. Anything else? Uh may have a motion to approve the resolutions remaining on the consent agenda. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Uh all in favor? I >> I may have a motion to adopt resolution 319-25. >> So moved. >> Second. Is there any discussion?
Please call the role. >> Councilman Petroski, >> yes. >> Councilman Johnson, >> yes. >> Councilman Sigerella, >> abstain. >> Councilman Robbina, >> yes. >> Counciloman Lions, >> yes. >> Councilman Patel, >> yes. >> By voting the affirmative one abstension, the resolution is adopted. >> Okay. Uh may have a resolution to May
have a motion to adopt resolution 329-25. >> So moved. >> Second. Is there any discussion? >> Um you want me to tee it up? >> Oh, no, no, I think 329 first. Great. >> Oh, 329. You're going early. >> No, no. >> This one, Sig Jr., you wanted this one. 329.
>> Yeah. I just want to thank uh Councilman Jay for acknowledging uh which I called for many years pop uh Vigliotti. Um known him a long time, singing in the Church of Assumption,
uh singing at almost every event uh that I can remember. And just a little side note, um, uh, he used to watch and babysit the mayor back in the day. >> So maybe could tell a story about that. >> I chipped my tooth.
>> Chipped this tooth. >> I chip my tooth on their coffee table. >> Uh, just a a wonderful family and welldeserved. Uh, Jay, thanks for bringing it up. >> I have a lovely smile now. Um, >> coffee table.
>> Can anybody else? Jay, is it your >> We'll talk about it later. >> Okay, cool. All right. Um, please call the RO. >> Councilman Trosky. Yes. Councilman Johnson. Yes. >> Councilman Sigurella. Yes. >> Councilman Robbina. Yes. >> Councilwoman Lions. Yes. >> Councilman Patel. Yes. Six votes in the affirmative. The resolution is adopted. >> Thank you. >> Uh, you're welcome. I have a motion to
adopt resolution 330-25. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? Councilman Johnson, you can go first if you want to. >> Um, okay. No. >> Or I can go. I was going to speak. >> Yeah. I just there's a like been a lot of nonsense about this. Um in addition I
haven't logged on Facebook in three three weeks but I did today. Um I I requested this um study as part of the capital program earlier this year. Right. I think this is >> was last year after the capital budget
was adopted and then we we put it into this year's capital budget. >> Yeah. So, um, anybody who's walked to the train station, um, or driven on East Lincoln Avenue or Chestnut Street knows how dangerous that intersection is. Um, people fly down Chestnut Street. Um, in
particular, and I don't even blame drivers, although I do think drivers tend to abuse the roads here in Rosal Park. Um, if you've ever gone um, uh, either towards Union or towards Roselle uh, on Chestnut Street, turning from East Lincoln, like the blind side is
really, really bad. hard seeing one way or the other, especially around the train tracks and all the bird poop that's there now. That was funny. Um I've never gotten so many emails in my life as the bird um netting. Anyway,
yeah, thank you. Um it's a dangerous intersection for pedestrians and for drivers. So, this has nothing to do with any of the studies, any of the potential developments that are going on there. This is something that I as a commuter candidly just like think is a priority
and it's a county road. Um so we have to do a study around it to see if it's even possible to put what I would like to do is a I guess a three-way stoplight there. Um we need to see if that's feasible. We need to petition the county to do that. Um but either way, it's just
a dangerous intersection, especially as we're getting the train station redone. Um you know, people are using that. people um walk their kids over past that to the high school, right? It's just a it's a bad intersection and I think it needs to be resolved. Um I know
Councilman Petroski has mentioned this um and I I think we could probably do this after the study's done or or at least asked the engineer. Um I know the fire department has also inquired about potentially putting a light there >> as they you know exit, right? Because it's a dangerous intersection. They pull
out and they have the truck there, right? Like that's that could be something that's part of that. Um, but yeah, this is a safety issue and is literally it's it's literally just a mayor's pet peeve because I've almost gotten run over there like two or three times. Councilman Johnson, I don't know if there's anything you wanted to add. >> No, there's not really much I wanted to
add. I was going to say uh that for that intersection. I actually was going to I I know I had discussions, but you already brought this up that I I kind of wanted to something there too as well. uh especially with uh the potential of
transit being redone and possibly Ryan project uh going there. It's going to be excessive amount of people walking around and and and they already are. And so I I I agree with both you and Joe Petroski. Uh there definitely need to be some type of light or something there.
And um I was going to mention this too, but you already been put this on. So I was going to do this too as well. So >> yeah, >> I just thought we had to go through the county and I wanted to talk to Jay about that and I never got a chance to because we was talking about other stuff. >> But even if there was no development like it's been it's been dangerous for years.
>> Can I say something? >> Yeah, of course. Yeah. Sorry. Yeah. >> No. Um definitely. I mean I go walking along that path. I've I've done with the walking club there. It's every single time you approach that little intersection, there's the cars don't know what to do. People are walking, people are waving. If somebody's looking
down, it's just honestly it's just dangerous. So, I'm happy that you're >> you're definitely that we're doing this. >> It's a bit wonky because the way Lincoln is it's it's not flush. >> It's a Z whatever. >> Like a Z. That's the best way to to describe it. >> Yeah. >> The flower pots look lovely there, though.
>> Yes. Thank you. Yes, we walk me. Yeah. Andrew, right? >> Yes. Yes. >> All right. I think we we beat the horse to death here. Um, call the roll, Andrew. >> Councilman Petroski. Yes. >> Councilman Johnson. Yes. >> Councilman Cigarella. >> Yes. >> Councilman Robin. Yes.
>> Councilwoman Lion. Yes. >> Councilman Patel. >> Yes. >> Six votes to the affirmative. Mayor, the resolution is adopted. >> Okay. Breezing through this. Um, Councilman Johnson. >> Thank you, Mayor. My report is super short. Good evening, mayor, council, residents. Just wanted to say uh finally
Persian Nav is coming to commence. Uh, and nobody wants Persian AB to get done uh sooner than me. Uh, that's this been one of my uh projects, Persian, Avon, and and Burwin. And let me tell you, uh, it's not going to be no good deed is
going to go, um, unpunished. I know somebody will probably bring up an issue of concern. I just ask all residents to be patient and allow us to complete the project and then we can move from there. Uh, lastly, I just want to say good luck to all of those that are running for
office. I know um this will probably be the last time more than likely be before uh election day. And I I just want to say to you guys, just stick to the positive uh what you what you got, what you've done, what you what you're bringing to the table and and try to
avoid non-deisive means and you guys will be fine. So other than that, if you need to get in contact with me, 908 3031519. And mayor, that concludes my report. >> That was a good one. Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Petroski. >> Thank you, Mayor.
Um, first of all, I want to send my condolences out to Doug Lewis and his family. Uh, Doug Lewis was a 1971 graduate of Rosal Park High School. So, I think there was what, eight? So, there was eight family members um
like that. So, uh they were big wrestling fans. So, uh my condolences go out to Doug. I knew Doug personally also. Um, I received a phone call today from uh, former mayor Carl Hoken and he went
to a meeting this morning and uh, it's for about Vietnam veterans. So, the state of New Jersey has a program that they are honoring veterans that served in Vietnam.
Um, so you basically need to let me know or Carl Hogerson, uh, your name, the branch of service, and what time you spent in Vietnam. Unfortunately, the deadline is the end of October. Okay. Okay. Uh, so you can
actually contact me, Joe Petroski, at 9086667821 or jetroski rosepark.net ET or you can get a hold of Carl Hogerson at husmc49 atgmail.com. Uh I want to thank uh former mayor Carl
Hogen for bringing this to my attention and uh Andrew, you think we can get this on TV 32? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Okay. uh because I uh you know again I uh my hearts go out to the veteran and I I want them to be get
every honor they deserve. So and I thank them all for their service. Uh October 4th I attended the India festival again. Reuben did a fantastic job. Um it was a very well attended turnout. Um on the 6
I attended the fire department meeting which again they talked about the uh the lights on Lincoln and Chestnut and uh um they have a couple work orders um you know so uh uh uh on the 8th uh I went to
the recreation meeting so we're moving the uh originally I was told uh we were having it on the 25th so we're moving it mischief night at Mischief Night and we're going to go with the Mischief Night event. Um, uh, noses will go out
to the kids. Um, and you'll get your time and everything, but um, I know they want to do a parade also. So, um, but everything has to be done by 8 o'clock, right? >> 7:15 it'll start
7:45. Okay. So, so again, it will be no uh uh event on the 25th at the gazebo. So, it will be move and there's a couple more events coming up. Move forward, you know, like that. Um today I attended the
uh joint silver meeting. Uh they were they're replacing some elevators there that are worn and also they can't get the parts for. So they that's why they're changing the elevators and they voted to extend uh some bits. Uh it was
a very short meeting. Um next month because of the League of Municipalities, the meeting will be the second uh Thursday of the month instead of the 3. So uh if you need to get a hold of me, you could get me at jproski at
rosarapark.net 908667821. And I also want to wish all the candidates uh it's not easy to run for office. Um but I give everyone credit that is running for office and good good luck to everyone.
>> That's my report. Mayor, thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman. Uh Councilwoman Lions. >> Good evening, Mayor and Council, residents of Rosal Park. Um just want to uh a couple announcements. Um, but before I do, I just want to definitely thank uh Andrew for just helping me even
with the uh selection of the um the flower pots. Uh they look beautiful. The chestnut street uh flowers, the cornstalks are up. So, definitely, you know, check it out. Come at night. They're all lit up. It's beautiful. And I'm just uh just excited that Chestnut
Street um is just looking amazing, you know. Um also, Warren Avenue was paved. Yes. Uh so many great things are happening and it's just good to see uh that our hometown is just getting all all done, you know. Um I just want to
announce on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. I will be at coffee uh at Pennock and just come out for coffee and conversation. So uh if you are in the area, please come. I would definitely love to chat with you. Um this Saturday,
that's going to be Saturday in the morning. And then Saturday in the evening from 5:00 to 9:00, we are having the Italian Heritage Festival. Um, at 7:00 p.m. we are doing a canoli eating contest. So get to me if you want to be on there. Um, but if it's not from here,
please just uh get in touch with me and I'll I'll try to get you on the uh on the stage for some canoli. But we do have 300 canoli. I thought it was 400, but 300 canoli and we're going to be handing them out. So come while supplies last. Um, we have Italian music. We have
Italian singing. We have Jared Source. He was there last year. Uh, he he sings Frank Sinatra. And let me tell you, he he's awesome. We have Michaela Munoz Guzman. Uh, we also have Tiffany Navare.
How do you say Navarees? Jerry Caputo. Um, and the meatball king is coming. So, uh, he's going to be there with some meatball sandwiches. So, definitely come out. Um and uh that's pretty much I just want to say a few
words. Um we actually had a loss in uh our family. Um Carlo Puli, he is a uh a a man from a resident from Rosal Park and his family is on Webster Avenue. Uh great family friends, but truly family
to us. He was the type of man that literally up until a month before he passed, he would come to my mom's house and give and just continue to give whether whatever the the his wife had made, Peina um she they would always just be givers and they would just go
back and forth to their houses and just um you know whether it be some bread that they made or fruit. He had raspberry, zucchini in the in the garden. Um but he passed. So uh I just you know I extend my condolences to his family and um he taught me a lot of
things. He came no matter how he felt. He came with a devoted heart. He came with loyalty. He came as a friend. Um and I just want to say I I am running uh you know for reelection. And the reason I got into this three years ago or four
years ago actually um was not even in my own self striving thing but I was really asked to do it. Um and it was someone that knew me. I am a hometown girl. Um the reason I said yes was for one thing was to
serve and was to give and was to be able to help someone. And once I got that revelation and I was I can use that and be able to do that and really live out my, you know, my heart of legacy to my parents coming from a different country
and what they did for my family, I was able to really extend it to our neighbors. Um, and so many things have happened in three years and being able to establish certain things, women of the year, um, doing senior programs, working with kids, volunteering, so many
things. Um, it's just the beginning. So, I'm so excited. Um, I've been knocking on doors. I just want to thank you for the support and thank you for um for everyone just being uh really encouraging and uh I'm so excited and and I'm happy that Rosal Park is going
uh in the places that it is. Um, and I thank each of you on this team because we really went through some things and uh you guys have been just such a great support and we've had fun even going on the Santa truck together. Um but just thank you and uh that's it. Uh
9087268773 and rions atroallpark.net. >> Thank you councilwoman uh council Patel. >> Um I attended the 10th annual festival of India the garba um and as always it was an amazing event. Uh Warren and
Laurel app has been paved. Uh the residents are very happy. Uh so thank you everyone who was involved in the project. Reminder, the Environmental Commission is planning its next repair cafe on Sunday, November 9th at the Casano Center. Res residents can bring
items such as jewelry, computers, uh small electronics to be repaired. Uh the Rosa Park annual fall buroughwide cleanup will be on October 25th from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. meeting at the Casano Center. Um, lastly, I also
want to take a moment to thank all the residents who have supported me over the past 3 years as I seek re-election. I appreciate the borrow staff as well uh for all the help with the residents requests and concerns. The general election will be on Tuesday, November
4th. Fourth W voters can vote at the middle school 57 West Grant Avenue. Early voting runs from Saturday, October 25th through Sunday, November 2nd from 10:00 a.m. till 6 pm. For those voting uh by mail, a secure drop off is
available at the Union County EM ESB uh EMS 3 uh at the 535 Laurel Avenue. Lastly, if you need to reach me, please email me at capel rosark.net or call me at 9087268774. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Councilman Robbina. Thank you, mayor. Good evening all. Good evening, colleagues. Good evening, Rose Park. On Saturday, October 4th, as a proud Cane University alumnest, I attended Kane's homecoming festival where I saw another alum, Councilman Patel here, followed by the county's Hispanic Heritage and Family Funday
celebration at Warenko Park and ended the night at Rosel Park's annual festival of India. It was a beautiful Saturday filled with friends, fun, and culture. Our region truly came together in the spirit of unity, and family. Rosel Park and her neighboring communities have so much to offer.
Worldclass education in our backyard, beautiful parks, and neighbors who celebrate together as one. Thank you as always to Rupen for another wonderful celebration. I truly felt the warmth and hospitality while enjoying the food, dance, and culture shared by our Indian community.
Having both Hispanic and Italian roots, I deeply appreciate cultural celebration. About 36% of our community identifies as Hispanic or Latino. And it's no secret that the west side of town has long been home to many Italian-Americans. That blend of heritage, tradition, and community pride
is what makes Rosel Park such a special place to call home. And as Councilwoman Lions had noted earlier, October is Italian Heritage Month. We're proud to recognize Nico Nola Christopharro, co-owner of Costas, who was recently honored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners at the annual
Columbus Day flag raising ceremony. Born in Calabria, Nicole has called Rosel Park home for 35 years. His warmth, generosity, and community pride have made him a beloved local figure. This year, he was also named man of the year 2025 by the Italian-American Society
Kennorth, recognizing his service and friendship. Congratulations, Nola. You embody the best of community and culture, and Rosel Park is proud of you. On pedestrian safety infrastructure, October is also National Pedestrian Safety Month. A reminder that roadway
safety is a shared responsibility. US Department of Transportation reports, God bless you. >> Thank you. >> That in 2023, a pedestrian was killed every 72 minutes nationwide with over 7,300 deaths and 68,000 injuries. So, a few reminders. Use extra caution in low
visibility conditions and near schools and bus stops. Always drive sober, distraction-free, and at safe speeds. Pedestrians cross at marked crosswalks. Make eye contact with drivers and wear visible clothing at night. With Halloween approaching, please take extra
care. Children often move unpredictably, so stay alert and slow down in our neighborhoods. Doing my part, I'm happy to report that new sidewalks on Laurel Avenue were completed last week and paving was just completed today. Part of a vision I've pursued since first taking office four
years ago. These sidewalks not only improve safety for students, communities, commuters, and dog walkers, they connect our history, our memorial parks, Lam Monaco Perry, and Kelly Coffers. Dedicated to the memories of local police officers who died in the light of duty. Trooper Philip Lammonico
and Port Authority Police Officer William Perry are honored at Lammon Monaco Perry Park, while Kelly Coffer's Memorial Park commemorates Port Authority Sergeant Robert Coffers, who died responding to the attacks of 9/11, and honors his grandfather, John Kend John Kelly, one of Rosel Park's early
firefighters, and his twin sons, Timothy and Thomas Kelly, who both served for decades in our fire department. This memorial walkway connects our hometown heroes and first responders, keeping their names, sacrifices, and legacies alive. Kelly Coffer's Park also houses the historic 1899 bell cast 2 years
before Rosell Park was incorporated in 1901. It's been rewarding to see residents using the new sidewalks and taking time to visit and appreciate these memorials. My sincerest thanks to administrator Casail, Mayor Signarella, CFO Blum, Union County for the infrastructure grant that offset the
cost and of course my colleagues for supporting this project. Looking ahead, I hope to see similar projects next year, particularly on the 600 block of Fetude Avenue where students and commuters could walk safely uh from Aldine to Herm Shawfield without
having to cross a busy county road. I'd also like to see sidewalk replacements along West Roselle Avenue near Koffax Manor and paving of West Lincoln Avenue between FetU and Ashwood Fifth Ward residents. Any additional locations, please let me know and I'll continue continue to try to best try my best to
push. We're also continuing progress on the proposed asphalt path between Locust and Laurel. This summer we've been in contact with Conrail about using the right of way from Hunter Lofts to the preschool just 1600 feet to extend the existing halfmile path from Galloping
Hill to Chestnut. This would finally connect our burrow east to west from our neighborhoods to our schools and train station. So fingers crossed. And thank you to all who supported resolution 329 dedicating the new pavilion at Boycow Park to James D. Jim Vigliotti, a highly
decorated World War II veteran and longtime Rosel Park resident. Mr. Vigliotti lived here from 1957 until his passing in 2019. As a member of the US Army Air Force, he flew 34 combat missions in a B17 Flying Fortress with the Eighth Air Force
during World War II, including the Normandy campaign and later served again during the Korean War. Serving as a heavy bomber crewman during World War II was amongst the most dangerous assignments one could have, a position where over 70% of airmen were killed or went missing.
>> Wow. B7 crews had only a 25% chance of surviving their 25 mission tour. Yet, Mr. Vigliotti completed 34 missions. For his heroism, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation. Beyond his
service, he gave back through supporting fellow veterans, the Church of the Assumption, and local charities, truly embodying community spirit. It's fitting that the park, long known as V Park, will now feature a plaque on the pavilion dedicated to his memory. My thanks to Ed Leonard for sharing Jim's
story with me and being a driving force in supporting this effort. I also received a call back from Fernmore Homes today, the former Ramarovski site about reinstalling the historic Maronei plaque, and they've agreed to erect it among their other historical displays, ensuring it remains visible and
appreciated by the public. I'm coordinating a date and we'll announce it soon. This month marks the start of the burough's fall tree planting program funded through 2024 greening Union County grant. Excuse me. Over 60 new shade trees will be planted across Rosel
Park. My goal was to see 40 trees planted in the fifth ward. And I'm pleased to report 24 have been planted by PS&G. Six at Boy Scout Park, eight along Laurel Avenue with more requested for West Webster Avenue between the high school and preschool by Herm Shawfield. Some of our trees are as old as the
burrow itself. New trees, cleaner air, calm traffic, provide shade, and quite literally help keep the park in Rosel Park. Residents interested in requesting a tree for future plings can fill out the online form on the burough's website or social media. Fifth W residents can
contact me directly for the link. As clean communities liaison, happy to announce that stipens are back for nonprofit groups participating in our fall burwide cleanup on Saturday, October 5th. Uh October 25th, I'm mistaken. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we'll meet at the Casano Center before
heading up to cleanup sites across town. First 15 groups with at least 10 volunteers will be eligible for stipens. To register or suggest a cleanup site, please contact Deb Dazosmo at dcsmo@ roseelpark.net. Note, rain is Sunday, October 26th.
As chair of the technology committee, I want to thank Andrew and Ruben for their hard work with the vendor on the bureau's new website, which is expected to go live before years end. Accurate, >> correct? First week in December. >> Wonderful. The new design is far more more userfriendly and intuitive. And last night, I joined CPAC's Zoom
meeting, which was a QA Q&A with candidates for the board of education. To close, as election season approaches, I encourage everyone to engage, reach out to candidates, ask questions, and focus on facts and results. Support the people and ideas that resonate with you
and those who you feel have a vested interest in what matters most, strengthening the fabric of our neighborhoods, improving our schools and curriculum, and expanding opportunities for families who call Rose Park home. That concludes my report. As always, I can be reached at 862-22360019.
Uh, jabbin rose park.net. Thank you. Good night, Rosel Park. >> Thank you, Councilman. Uh, Councilman Ziggnerello. >> Yes. Um, I attended the flag raising at the county courthouse to see Nicole. It was enjoyable to see him. Welld deserved. Um,
uh, myself and Councilman um, Johnson uh, attended the 2035 vision uh, committee for the future of the school district. Uh, and we're moving along. Um, uh, what else? I'm I got a little
list here. I just I want to share a little story, quick story. Last night, I had a drive down, uh, Chestn Street, and it was enjoyable. Uh, I made a left on Grant down Chestn Street. It was nice to see the youth center crowded. Um, um,
the the the corn stalks are up. There was still people shopping in the farmers market. Um, it was a good feel to drive down Chester Street to see people and the I apologize the exercise facility ac
across some Dowlings Dallings Costas the the wing stop. It was just a nice one of the nice feelings I've had in a while going down I didn't do the T but I made a L towards Crarford but I just want to thank everybody on this on this deis
that's supported it. the mayor has kind of started this, but it was just a it was nice to see. I I almost felt like it was in other communities and I never like to say that, but it it was a good feel. The our little downtown was just
prospering last night. Um um I too like to good luck to all the candidates and uh for the burrow council and for the school board. Good luck. Stay positive. And um one thing I want to touch on the trees like like folks if
a treerees plant in front of your house give it love water it um Council Jay has talked about them uh uh you you help pay for them in your taxes. We need the trees. Don't abuse them. Don't try to take them down or damage them because I
know has happened once last year like um um you know, you smell that fresh air and don't don't don't take it down. Don't be nasty. And and um I just want to say last but not least, uh the sidewalks on Laurel AB, I passed it many
years in my life. it people are enjoying and I've seen it where they can make it right now from Webster and go towards Kofax. It looks great and and the kids will be safe instead of street. I just see I do see a lot of people walking
dogs over there. So the uh with the little swirl by the it it looks great. So kudos to everybody made that sidewalk. Uh, end of my report. Um, uh, 908721-6488. Have a good evening. >> Uh, thank you, Councilman. I will keep
my report short. Um, go out and vote. And yeah, man. If you take down one of those trees, I'm watching. I know where every one of those trees is, and there's a fine for taking down trees nowadays. So, I'd be happy to levy those fines. Although Councilman Petroski might have
other views. No, seriously, your street looks gross if you don't have trees. Like, it looks pretty. Trees. Trees make a street look pretty. So, don't be jerks. Um, that's all I've got. >> Say >> no. >> Okay. >> Yeah. No, go for it. What do you got? >> Uh, I I apologize. I should have
mentioned this during a report earlier. Um, just on on the election, uh, I'm not running for re-election. Uh, that's a joke. Um, but the, uh, and whatever. Uh, the, uh, remind the reminder uh that I just want to bear for the candidates and
for the public and for any volunteers that help out on the political campaigns. Uh from the clerk's office perspective, I don't care who you vote for. I just care that you do vote. I care that everyone has access to voting. Um and part of that is making sure people don't election close to polling places. So, as a reminder for everybody
involved, you have to be 100 feet away from the polling place. Every year I mark the pavement uh with 100 feet mark. >> Oh, yeah. you've been great. Uh you're great. You're great until uh you're not. Um so >> does that include vehicles?
>> It includes uh it includes anything uh that advertises for a candidate uh cannot be or or or a position or a party cannot be within 100 ft of the door of the polling place. Uh actually 100t of the voting room uh where voting is
occurring. So I'm just reminding that it is a crime to do it. uh you will be warned uh and then you will be removed uh if you have to has never come to that but I'm just reminding uh and I have no inkling that it's going to happen but I usually do give this reminder before
election day so I'm doing it again this year and again uh vote as you please but please do vote >> uh Joe you had something >> yeah uh is there any uh I got a couple of calls about Halloween I know uh I was always told was 3 to 7 uh I know there
was talk about making it earlier. >> Um, so what is >> the police chief is having a meeting on the 23rd for security purposes. >> Good. Yeah, I was going to say I think um we we we had a meeting earlier this year. Um, just as a reminder, Benderev is not a
burrow sanctioned event. Um, but we will put police there because people do show up. Um, I will say I think the feedback earlier this year when we did a meeting was to try and get people away earlier. Um, but like you know to say it's 3 to seven like there is no real designation
for it, right? I think um I would just I'll talk to the chief but I think the takeaway from the members of the community in that area was let's wrap it up earlier rather than later. So um that's really all I got. >> Okay. Well, a couple people called me and asked me >> Yeah. >> what time.
>> Okay. Um >> 23rd you said. >> Yeah. 23rd. >> Okay. On that note, if you want to donate candy, they're taking candy donations at Casano Center for the people who get bombarded with candy on uh Bender Avenue.
Uh okay, cool. Um may I have a motion to open the public portion on any subject matter? >> Uh so moved. >> Second. All in favor? >> I If you like to come up and speak on any subject matter, you may do so now. Hello. Um, George Ramirez, 500 East
Clay. Uh, a couple questions. First question is, the street sweeper. >> Mhm. >> I haven't had one in like three and a half months. >> Okay. >> When would we have when is it going to start running again? >> Uh, is this sweeper still broken? No, it actually it was out last week, so I'm
not sure why it didn't go down East Clay. I'll find out. >> Didn't go. Okay. And second question in regards to 510 Chestnut Street. Is that still going ahead? >> I don't know what that means. >> Redevelopment plan and all of that. Is
that still going? >> There's there's still a study ongoing or there still a uh so what are we in now? The plan got passed. So there's a a negotiation as to whether or not there'll be an agreement. So >> maybe >> who's involved in the negotiations?
>> Uh our lawyers? >> No, but what parties? >> McMadam and Scotland and Bowman are the lawyers. >> They're representing who? >> Us. >> And who else? >> The burrow. >> The people who the seven people here >> with who else? There's usually an agreement is two parties,
>> right? The burrow is one party. We have a conditional redeveloper. the conditional re what's the name of the conditional >> tag development is the conditional redeveloper >> okay >> so those are the two parties involved >> those are two parties involved >> all right so the chairman of the land use board who's
also a realtor he's recused himself from a couple of the votes correct >> uh yeah he hasn't been part of any of the land use board votes on that >> and why is that >> I don't know I guess he has a conflict >> okay so as far as a conflict
there's a law and there's case studies with Wiscowski versus Rezas, Grabowski versus Monontlair where if you have a direct or indirect conflict of interest, you need to recuse yourself. Correct.
>> I you're citing the case law, I would assume so. Yes. >> Okay. So basically, as many of you have recused themselves and abstained from voting, >> this is a project that's going to be a pilot program project.
>> Not necessarily. >> No. No. >> Well, >> it has to qualify. So far from day one, from February till now, everyone of you guys, whether it's you or TAG or all of the
attorneys have been calling this a pilot program, >> correct? >> Who's called it a pilot program? >> No, it's been called it's been called a redevelopment project. >> Oh, but you have emails. I've got emails of you calling this pilot and asking for >> Oh, yes. If you're if you're talking
about the email that you read, it's >> not just that email. There's a ton of emails calling where you call it. >> There is no pilot program. That's not a thing. It's called the redevelopment. A pilot is a function of us getting money from the redevelopment. Okay. So, I have asked for potential revenue from that
pilot. Is that what you're getting at? >> No, I'm just asking. It's going to be a pilot. >> I have no idea. They have to qualify for that. >> So, they have to they have to first apply for it. >> Correct. Well, if you know that, then you know it doesn't exist yet because they haven't applied for one yet because
they can't apply for one yet until after the redevelopment agreement and they've been fully designated as the redeveloper. >> But there is a possibility super >> always a possibility. Where you going with this? So there's also a possibility
>> within the pilot 95% of the money from the pilot >> goes to the burrow >> on the possible pilot that may >> possibility of the pilot >> then it can be a a possibility that the money can be split between the town the school and the county that possibility
exists many possibilities >> and we've talked and we've talked about on that specific project that we would give 80% of that revenue to the board of education. >> Okay. So you said the money goes to the burrow, the county, and who else? >> Uh according to the mayor and the board,
they have talked about giving it also to the school. >> Okay. So who here works? County. >> Your time's up. >> No, it's by statute. The county by law gets 5%. There's a comp interest. >> We're good with the workers that work for the county. >> You're done, George.
>> People that are voting on it. >> The answer to that is no. There is. >> Okay. Just wanted to put that on the record. And there is no conflict. I'll put that on the record. >> Anybody else? >> Okie dokie. May have motion to close the
public portion on any subject matter. >> So moved. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> Um, may I have a motion to Where's the thing? Where's my prompt? Close the meeting. >> Adjourn. May I have a motion to adjurnn? >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? I
>> Good meeting everybody. Pretty fast.