Good evening. This meeting is being held in accordance to the rules and to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. Annual Annual notice of this meeting was published in the Union County Local Source and the Newark Star-Ledger. Said notice was posted in the municipal building and
a copy on this on file with the borough clerk. Fire exits and to the directions I'm indicating. If you are alerted for fire, please move in a calm orderly manner to the nearest smoke-free exit. Proper notice has been given to the
borough clerk as directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman Piotrowski. >> Here. >> Councilman Johnson will be absent. Councilwoman Councilman Ravina. >> Here. >> Councilwoman Lyons. >> Here. >> Councilman Patel. >> Here.
>> Councilman Castellano is also absent. Mayor Signorelli. >> Here. >> You have a quorum, Mayor. >> Mr. Clerk, please lead us in an opening 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. >> Amen. >> I pledge allegiance 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. I'd like to start off tonight. We have some uh certificates of recognition, the Diamondettes. So, Councilman Jay and Councilwoman Rosanne Lyons, you're going to lead us with that, please. >> Good evening, everyone. Oh, sorry. This
is Mike is hot. Um, we are going to actually honor a great group of uh, kids tonight. The Diamondettes. Can you guys wave your hands? There they are. Give it up for the Diamondettes. >> [applause] >> And we want to acknowledge you and honor
you. And I would love to welcome, please, Nicole Marie Placa up to the microphone. And I would love for you to just honor her and and let her tell your story. Please. Applause. >> I'd like to thank Mayor Signorello and the Roselle Park Township Committee for
this honor and for acknowledging Diamondettes baton twirling and dance. I am very proud to run a sports program that is so different from the common youth activities that we find in every town, like our dance, cheer, gymnastics, just to name a few.
The ideology of this program reflects that of a real diamond. In that when we see a diamond shine, it's really the light coming from the inside. This is the same in a sparkle that I aim to polish in my students.
Every child needs the tools to strengthen themselves from within in order to radiate confidence outward and succeed in anything they want to accomplish. But they will also need to be taught the importance of normalizing imperfections and being able to persevere, an
essential part of life. I have used my experience as a 16-year public school teacher to create a sports program that is based around effective instruction and social emotional awareness that is designed to create success for every child.
I'd like to recognize my amazing Diamondettes families. They truly are the foundation of this program and everything that I've been able to accomplish because of their support and their loyalty. No coach can flourish and no youth program can flourish without the
follow-through and commitment and responsibility from our parents and I'm truly grateful to have such a support behind me. I'm very blessed to continue carrying the long tradition of the sport of baton twirling in our schools and in our communities.
Years ago, the infamous Miss Pat, or known as Pat May Ori, was a Rosa Park teacher and a baton twirler for our town. She later established Patty's Doll's of Union and she is the reason why baton twirling still exists in our surrounding communities.
I am very proud to have been her student and it's a blessing to still put Rosa Park back on the map when it comes to baton twirling. I'm very proud to carry that tradition. I have two teams who had an amazing competition season.
My team Little Gems. Should we do them? >> Yeah. >> [applause] >> All right, Little Gems, come on up. >> Little Gems. >> Yay, Diamondettes Little Gems. >> Go ahead. Come, come, come. >> All right, so tell everybody, Diamondette.
>> Shine bright. >> All right. So, this was >> [applause] >> This was really a team of seven, but only three were able to come tonight with so many after-school activities. Um this was a brand new tiny tot team this
year and amazingly, um they won two first places at the New Jersey competition and they also won two second places as a dance twirl team. And baton twirling is such an intricate sport that really requires a child to
focus and demonstrate immense amount of discipline. And for anybody to be able to accomplish this is an amazing, but for kids this age to show that level of paying attention and standing still, it really has been a pleasure to watch them and
they are so mature and I'm so proud of their performance. They were so put together and they performed everything right to the T. It was beautiful. So, congratulations. >> [applause] >> We have a Roselle Park resident >> Elizabeth Polawsky.
>> [applause] >> She brings her love for modeling and she uses that confidence in her performance. We have Mia Soares, also a Roselle Park resident. >> [applause] >> This was her second year as a Diamondette and her baton handling and
her skills are truly tremendous for her age. And over here on my our far my far left is Kyra Smith. She is a Hillside resident. >> [applause] >> And she has a natural spark as a performer and always brings energy and
genuine happiness to class. So, congratulations, Diamondettes. >> Congratulations! [applause] I want to have them say something. Is that okay? >> Oh, sure. >> Do you guys want to say something? Tell us what your favorite part of baton
twirling is. What's your favorite part? >> Twirling. >> Twirling! You like when it goes up in the air and you catch it? Yeah? Um, what's your favorite ice cream? >> Vanilla. >> Okay, cuz listen, we got to talk ice cream. Uh, what's your favorite part? What's your name again?
>> Mia. >> Mia, what's your favorite part about baton twirling? >> Um, throwing my baton up in the air and catching it. >> I love that! And what's your favorite, uh, ice cream? >> Vanilla. >> Vanilla! Everybody's Okay. Hi, what's your name again?
>> Kyra. >> Kyra, what's your favorite part about baton twirling? >> Twisting it >> Listen, you are so cute. All of you are and what's your favorite ice cream? >> Vanilla >> Vanilla
Awesome, give it up for the girls. Give it UP FOR NICOLE. LISTEN, the reason why we really celebrate this is is just girls, listen, you guys are so bright. And you bring us joy and when you find joy in something, that's what we all
need to do. I don't care if you're 102 or if you're four. But I just want to commend Nicole because I was saying this to you outside is that your passion just is transferred on to the next generation and bringing the gifts forth
is what it's all about and really we need to focus on that and celebrate people and do that. So, thank you everyone for just being witnesses. Do we have uh Yes, okay and is it Yes, and the other team. Here you go. All right and then we have one more
team. This is really a team of four. But two were able to come tonight. So, we have our team stars. >> [applause] >> This is their third year competing as a dance twirl team. This is their third year winning a state championship.
>> [applause] >> Last year they were an undefeated dance twirl team. This year they won the USTA state championship dance twirl team in a large and very difficult category. I just wanted to talk quickly about these amazing little girls.
Juliana Concetta Schultz is my daughter, my most difficult student to teach. >> [laughter] >> Juliana was undefeated this year in her solo show twirl. She performed a routine that incorporated the use of one and two batons. She also competed at the Mid-Atlantic
Regional Championships in Maryland back in April, where she won three no drop medals for no penalty routines. And she also won a fifth place in solo one baton. Giuliano also won two first places in solo one baton this year,
including a first place USTA State Championship title. >> [applause] >> And then lastly, I saved the speech that I've been waiting to say. Um this is Aubrey Suarez, a Roselle Park resident, and at the end of our
uh studio award ceremony party, Bree had left the room when I was supposed to give her her individual um award and speak about her. And her leaving the room when I was supposed to talk about her through my speech off, and I never got to acknowledge her. And
when I tell you I've been losing sleep about that since, it is the truth. So what better way to recognize this beautiful girl now in front of everybody? Um she is the epitome of what this program stands for.
Oh my goodness, I always do this. Her grandma had to drag her to participate in the lessons that I was giving at the public library a few summers back. And when she finally got the courage to come to me, I was blown away at her maturity and her ability to
twirl um right off the bat. She's been unstoppable ever since. She hasn't left the stage. This season, Bree competed in a very very tough age division. When she could have easily given up and said that's it, I'm done, she used that diamond that's in her sparkle and used that inner
shine, and she came to class better and better each week. She won a third place as a soloist in show twirl, and she also competed this past April at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships in Maryland. >> [applause] >> So, I just want to thank you again. I am
so proud of this program. I'm proud to run a unique baton twirling program, and I will never take a day of coaching these kids for granted. So, thank you for this opportunity, Mayor and the Township of Roselle Park. And may you girls continue to shine from your hearts
and do everything that you want to do in life with that inner sparkle. I love you very much. Congratulations. >> [applause] >> Now, we'll have the Excuse me. Um spring season at the All American with Jill Petroski and Coach Ranieri.
>> [applause] >> Thank you. The Roselle Park Recreation Department has long enjoyed a level of support that is unlike most other recreation departments. We'd like to thank Mayor Signorelli, Town Council, our recreation liaison Councilman Pietrowski, Andrew
Casais, Ken Blum, the recreation committee, the ASYC staff, our volunteer coaches and members. I'm honored and privileged to join the recognition of the spring sport accomplishments. Before I introduce the track coaches, please understand this is a difficult time of
year. Retirement dinners, end of the year events, and summer schedules. Mayor Signorello and Councilman Pietrowski want to recognize these accomplishments regardless of the coaches and athletes ability to attend. To that end, please let me introduce our
spring track coaches, Coach Pugh and Coach Pascarella. >> [applause] >> Great. Thank you. Yeah. You just stand here and join us. Track and field. This runner placed second in the Valley Conference Championships, 100 meter and
200 meter. Named first team All Union County Conference Valley Division. Named second team All Union County in the 100 meter. Second place Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional Championships 100
meter. Group 1 State Champion 100 meter. Meet the champions top 20 in the state of New Jersey, Skyler Boyd. >> [applause] [applause] >> These field athletes placed honorable mention in All Union County Conference
Valley Division in discus, Anthony Cienfroga. >> [applause] >> Honorable mention, all Union County Conference Valley Division in the triple jump, Brendalee Garcia. >> [applause] >> Second place in the Valley Division Conference Championships, honorable
mention all Union County Conference Valley Division in shot put, Ava Banks. >> [applause] >> Congrats, Ava. >> Conference champion Valley Division, named first team all Union County Conference Valley Division, a Union
County champion, named first team all Union County, a Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional champion, a Group 1 State champion, a Meet of a Meet of Champions top 20 in the state of New
Jersey in discus, Ava Fassbender. >> [applause] [applause] >> Congratulations, everyone. >> [applause] >> I'm sorry. >> And I apologize. A Conference champion Valley Division in shot put, named first team all Union
County Conference second team Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional champion in shot put second place Valley Division Conference Championship in javelin, Emmy Gergory. >> [applause]
[applause] [applause and cheering] >> So so next we'll introduce baseball. >> Okay, Brian needs the president of the lower league. >> Yeah. So we'll start with We'll start with softball. Yeah. Honorable mention all Union County Conference Madison Harms.
>> [applause] >> Honorable mention all Union County Conference Madeline Hemingway. >> [applause] >> And first team all Union County Conference Mia Battalo. >> [applause] >> Unfortunately couldn't attend but
congratulations. Next baseball. The 2026 baseball Union County Conference Valley Division champions Stack girls Naomi Conseco. >> [applause] >> Jaden
Cole >> [applause] >> Jazlyn Castro Brielle Woodham >> [applause] >> and Genesis Ortiz. Now, the players. Julian Candelaria
>> [applause] >> Michael Bermersky >> [applause] >> Anthony Damiano >> [applause] >> Jose Candelaria >> [applause] >> Callan Crawford >> [applause] >> Colin King
>> [applause] >> Darian Downey >> [applause] >> Jesse Garnick >> [applause] >> Ryan Varela >> [applause] >> Gerald Bonafaz >> [applause] >> Danny Lopez
>> [applause] >> Yathney Novas >> [applause] >> Noah Silva >> [applause] >> Shiaka Gossima >> [applause] >> Julian Barajas >> [applause] >> Now, the coaches. Matt Talbot
>> [applause] >> and our Union County Valley Division Coach of the year, Robert Salamanca. >> [applause] >> Congratulations baseball. >> [applause] [applause] >> Okay, as
liaison to the recreation committee, um uh we have two members that'll be leaving us. Um one is Pat McGee, uh who put 40 years in with the recreation committee. >> [applause] >> Um
I had the honor to go to school with him. Um Pat's a year older than me, though. Okay. Okay. Um but I I appreciate all your hard work and uh service. Um many years, 40 years is a long time. Okay?
Um Ca- Kathleen, his wife, was the secretary for the uh recreation for 34 years. Okay? I had the honor to go to school with her brother uh um and everything. So, they've been
around a lot. Roswell Park recreation will miss them. Uh Tina, could you come up, please? Tina is the uh uh the chairman of the recreation thing. Okay. Um
So, we both Yeah, come up. I mean, we I mean, Tina been around, I've been around. We've seen all they do, and they will definitely be missed. So, on behalf of the mayor and council we're going to give uh
Pat, thank you. >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> Genie, you want to say anything? >> [applause] >> Carol, do you want to do this? >> I just wanted to thank them for all their years of service on the committee. We're going to miss you guys. >> [applause]
[applause] >> I have a motion to that the meeting minutes be approved. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> That's right. You guys can go home. If you got homework, go home and do it.
>> [laughter] >> Thank you. >> Bye-bye. Thank you. You have course. Congratulations. I have a motion that bills and payrolls not be read and for a payment. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Is there any discussion? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> I have a I have a motion to open the public portion on agenda items only. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye.
>> If you'd like to speak, please come forward to the microphone. Please state your name if you would like it included in the record. Seeing no one further, I have a motion to close the public portion on agenda items only.
>> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> I have a motion to accept the reports of the departments as submitted. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Mr. Clark, please read ordinance 2860 by
title and report the findings and the recommendations of the municipal land use board with the respects thereto. >> Yes, Mayor. Ordinance number 2860 is an ordinance for second reading and public hearing an ordinance amending chapter 40 of the code of the Borough of Roselle Park entitled land use so as to
explicitly prohibit data centers in all zone districts. The municipal land use board received this ordinance and is recommending it back with no changes. >> I have a motion to open the public hearing on ordinance number 2860. >> So moved.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> If you'd like to speak about ordinance 2860, please come forward to the microphone and state your name if you would like it included in the record. Seeing no Excuse me. Seeing no one further, may I
have a motion to close the public hearing on ordinance 2860. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> I have a motion to adopt 2860. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion?
Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petrosky >> Yes. >> Councilman Rubina >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Lyons >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel >> Yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, Mayor. The ordinance is adopted. >> Mr. Clerk, please read ordinance 2861 by title. >> Yes, Mayor. Ordinance 2861 is an
ordinance amending ordinance number 2850 fixing the salary ranges of the non-union employees and officials of the Borough of Roselle Park in the County of Union, State of New Jersey. >> I have a motion to open a public hearing on ordinance number 2861. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> You'd like to speak about ordinance 2861, please come forward to the microphone and state your name if you would like it included in the record. Seeing no one further, may have a motion to close the public hearing on ordinance
2861. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> I have a motion to adopt ordinance 2861. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petrosky
>> Yes. >> Councilman Rubina >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Lyons >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel >> Yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, Mayor. The ordinance is adopted. >> Mr. Clerk, please read ordinance 2862 by title. >> Yes, Mayor. Ordinance 2862 is an ordinance for introduction ordinance
amending chapter 10 section 4 subsection 4.1 of the code of the Borough of Roselle Park entitled recreation fees enumerated. >> I have a motion to approve ordinance 2862 for introduction and fix the second date
of the reading on public hearing as July 16th, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? Mr. Clark, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petroski >> Yes. >> Councilman Ravina >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Lyons [clears throat] >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel
>> Yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, Mayor, the ordinance is introduced. >> Mr. Clark, read please read ordinance 2868 by title. >> 2863 >> 63, probably my typo. >> No, that's my bad. 63. 2863. Thank you.
>> Yes, Mayor, ordinance 2863 is an ordinance for introduction and ordinance amending chapters 2 and 40 of the code of the Borough of Roselle Park to mandate resale certificates for the sale of existing buildings within the borough. >> May I have a motion to approve ordinance 2863
for introduction and fix the date for second reading and public hearing as August 20th, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? Mr. Clark, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petroski >> Yes. >> Councilman Ravina >> Yes.
>> Councilwoman Lyons >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel >> Yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, Mayor, the ordinance is introduced. >> All matters listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governing body would so request it. In which case that item will be removed from the consent agenda, considered to be its normal sequence on the agenda as
part of the general orders. Mr. Clark, please read all resolutions by title. >> Yes, Mayor, resolution 136-26 is accepting the resignation of Andrew J. Cias from the position of municipal clerk. Resolution 137-26 is approving the submission of a grant application
and authorizing the Mayor and the Borough Clerk to execute a grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for improvements to West Lincoln Avenue, Ashwood Avenue, and Oakwood Avenue. Resolution 138-26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-33-614
Cafe Cielito Park LLC for the 2026-2027 licensing term pursuant to ABC advisory notice AN-2025-01. Resolution 139-26 is accepting the resignation of Kathleen M. McGee as recreation secretary/clerk.
Resolution 140-26 is accepting the resignation of Pat McGee from the recreation committee. Resolution 141-26 is accepting the resignation of William Centeno as violations clerk. Resolution 142-26 is accepting the resignation of Carlos Gonzalez from the
Roselle Park Fire Department. Resolution 143-26 is accepting the resignation of Trevor O'Boyle from the Roselle Park Fire Department. Resolution 144-26 is accepting the resignation of Zach Vargas from the Roselle Park Fire Department. Resolution 145-26 is authorizing the
treasurer to issue one check totaling $20,371.50 payable to one lien holder on one property and one check totaling $41,000 from the tax collector's premium account. Resolution 146-26 is adopting the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Resolution 147-26 is authorizing a six-month extension to the appointment of Alexander Mirabella as chief administrative officer pursuant to resolution number 378-25. Resolution 148-26 is appointing Kevin R. Torres Vega to the position of violations clerk within the Roselle Park
Municipal Court. Resolution 149-26 is urging the State of New Jersey to strengthen oversight of autism therapy services while protecting family access to care. Resolution 150-26 is authorizing the mayor and borough clerk to execute an agreement with the County of Union for
certain community development activities for fiscal year 2026 through 2027. Resolution 151-26 is authorizing the borough clerk to auction auction unclaimed vehicles. Resolution 152-26 is authorizing renewal of ABC license number 2015-31-171
American Legion Post 60 doing business as American Legion Post 60 Inc. for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 153-26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-31181, West End Community Center, doing business as West End Community Center
for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 154-26 is authorizing renewal of ABC license number 2015-3353, Frenchy's Bar and Grill Inc., doing business as Frenchy's Bar and Grill, for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 155-26 is authorizing renewal of the
alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-33126, CDR Group LLC, doing business as Costa Del Rey, for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 156-26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-
33155, Liquor 157 LLC, doing business as Deluxe Enterprises Inc., Deluxe Event Planning and Rentals LLC, for the '26-'27 licensing term. Resolution 1- 57-26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-33167,
Splanga Food Inc., doing business as Costa Restaurante and Pizzeria, for the '26-'27 licensing term. Resolution 158-26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-4418, Roso Park Liquors LLC, doing business as
Roso Park Liquors, for the '26-'27 licensing term. Resolution 159-26 is awarding a contract to Portofino Builders LLC for the project improvements to Charles Street, year 52 CDBG, pursuant to the base bid, in an amount not to exceed $226,456.40.
And resolution 160-26 is awarding a professional services contract to the Neglia Group for professional engineering services, including surveying, design, and construction management for the project improvements to Charles Street, year 52 CDBG, in an amount not to exceed $44,000.
>> Wow. Do any members wish to have items removed from the consent agenda? We have a motion to approve resolutions remaining on the consent agenda. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> I would like to abstain on 147. >> I. >> You want to pull it? >> I didn't I didn't I didn't hear you. Sorry. >> 147, an abstention. >> Uh vote on it separately? >> Yeah, separately or can we just blanket? >> Vote on it separately, yeah.
>> So it's 147. >> Yes. >> 147 26? >> Yes. >> Okay, so you're going to have a separate vote, so you need a separate motion on 147 specifically. >> All right, so we're pulling that. Uh you're making a motion. Who's the second
on the motion? >> No, we just need a motion. >> Oh. He's making >> Need a motion. >> Need a motion. >> going to make the motion. >> Need a motion. Need a motion. Uh there's no motion. Carry on, right? >> I If you want to.
Do you not want to reappoint Al? Like >> Oh. >> He's abstaining, so he can't make a motion. Does somebody else want to make a motion on the resolution? >> I'm voting no. I don't understand. >> I mean, we could do this live. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Second.
>> Okay, we have we have moved by Wolahan and seconded by Patel. Councilman Patrowski? >> Yes. >> Councilman Rubino? Abstain. >> Abstain. >> Councilman Lyons? >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel? >> Yes. >> Four votes in Two votes in affirmative. Three votes in the affirmative. One abstention. The resolution's adopted.
>> Thank you. >> Great job. >> Okay. Thank you all. >> That was close, Al. >> [laughter] >> Me neither. >> [laughter] >> Reports Reports of the borough
council council and committees. So, Councilman Petrosky. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um first of all, I want to send my condolences out to Wesley Zapatashna. He was a 1972 graduate of Roselle Park High School. And Danny Sullivan who was
a 1973 graduate of Roselle Park High School. On June 10th, we had a recreation committee and we were getting ready for the event on June 24th, which I'll bring up later. Um so we discussed that. Okay? Um
June 13th, I went to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Rota's and Servas multi-service, which is on Chestnut Street. Um and I I send my best to them. Um and everything and it was a yeah.
Um I hope they do very well. Okay? Um On the 24th of June, the recreation committee is having a summer kickoff at Roselle Park. It's run by the Roselle
Park recreation committee. On June 24th, 6:30 at the Michael Mauri Gazebo Park. Um there'll be ice pops, bubbles, music, and fun. Um I I want to uh I want to thank all
um I want [clears throat] to thank all the uh winners that got certificates tonight. Um it's uh spending 43 years as a baseball coach at Roselle Park Little League, um this is an honor. I think we
uh we do a good job at the Little League uh teaching the kids uh you know, the game of baseball and I I I also the track team. I want to personally thank John Renieri for all his help getting me all the information so we can have them here.
Um Like I said, it it uh it's very good that the baseball team won the conference this year. So, um I um I want to uh If you need to contact me, get me at
jpetrowsky@rosellepark.net, 908-666-7821. And that's my report, Mayor. Thank you. >> Thank you, Councilman Petrowsky. Councilwoman Lyons. >> Good evening, Mayor and Council and uh residents of Roselle Park and I have to say hi to my mom.
Um Maria, Phyllis, Bob, the reason I I say these names are is that once we know each other really by name in our community, um I think it's important to do so and just get to know uh people by name. So, I say hi to everybody that's watching. Um I just
wanted to uh report. I did go to a library board meeting last night. Um please check out the library, Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library, um online because they have so many um just events that are happening for
the kids, for adults. It's open to everyone. It's such a great hub in Roselle Park. The uh director and the staff are just amazing um and we just even got correspondence that people are so welcoming there. Um so, please come out and support the Roselle Park
Library. Um I also just want to say happy graduation to the middle school students. I know they had their graduation today, so I'm I'm so uh just happy for them and uh excited for their next season and uh the graduation from Roselle Park High School
is next week I next Tuesday, if I'm not mistaken. Uh so, I'm excited for them and I just want to wish you all just great success in the future. We have some amazing events coming up in the summer. So please
definitely come out. These are for you. We want you to come out. We want you to be participating in that. July 1st is our our celebration, our 4th of July celebration, 250 year as a nation and 125th for Roselle Park. So we want you
to come out and we can spend the evening together. That starts at 5:00 p.m. And then July 15th actually we are having a showcase of talent open mic. Please come out. It's at the gazebo. Rain date is July 22nd if I believe.
Land's Music, our hometown music school, will be coming and they are going to also have participants, but we encourage anybody. If you want to you know share a poem, sing a song, do something to really show off
your your just your talent and just to be part. But if you don't want to be on the microphone, come out, bring your lawn chair and just just have a great time. Sorry, I want to read something really quick. Um I just also want to reflect on
Juneteenth. We did have a flag raising ceremony. I know tomorrow we we are closed here at the bureau. We just want to remember. It is very important that we do remember. I just wrote a couple things. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is a
gift from God and a responsibility for us all. Today we honor the resilience, faith, and perseverance of those who endured injustice and never stopped believing in liberty. We remember that true freedom is not just from about the
past, but it's about how we treat one another today. As we reflect on this important day, may we stand united as one people supporting one another with love, respect, and understanding. Let us continue to raise our voices against injustice, defend the dignity of every person, and work
together to build stronger, more compassionate compu- communities. Compassion creates miracles. Uh just remember that cuz when you have compassion towards somebody, it it's all we really need cuz we feel it, you know? Freedom flourishes when we
stand together, and may Juneteenth inspire us all to be a light for others to promote unity over division, and to never take for granted the blessings of liberty that so many fought to secure. And I just I This is from 2 Corinthians where the spirit of the Lord is, there
is freedom. Happy Juneteenth. May we continue moving forward together in faith, hope, freedom, and unity. God bless everybody. >> Thank you, Councilwoman. Councilman Patel. >> Uh no report, Mayor. >> No report. Councilman Ravina.
>> Good evening, Mayor, council colleagues, and residents of Roselle Park. I'll begin tonight with a few updates from the fifth ward. Over the past several weeks, I've been working closely with residents to address various quality of life concerns, specifically focusing on tree trimming and removal requests along West Lincoln, Larch, Myrtle, and near Lorey
Park. Also happy to report that the fifth ward's new little free library arrived earlier this week. The installation site will be marked out shortly, and DPW will be assisting with putting it up in the near future. Additionally, the borough's construction office and I are working together
regarding structural concerns raised by neighbors in the ward, and we'll continue to closely monitor those matters as they progress. Moving to planning and zoning. On Monday, I attended the Municipal Land Use Board meeting. The board conducted its consistency review of ordinance number 2860, which would explicitly
prohibit data centers in all zoning districts within the borough. Following its review, the board determined that the ordinance aligns with the goals and objectives of the master plan and recommended its adoption without modification. I also want to extend a special thank you to local family who reached out to
me and inspired resolution 149, which we adopted this evening. This resolution formally urges the state of New Jersey to strengthen oversight of autism therapy services, crack down on fraud and abusive billing, and improve accountability, all while protecting vital access to care for children and
families. I deeply appreciate those who shared their personal experiences to help bring needed attention to this critical issue. Turning to transportation and infrastructure, I remain in regular communication with NJ Transit regarding Roselle Park train station
rehabilitation project. Their capital projects team indicated that they're working to expedite the project, and the business administrator and I are currently awaiting further details from NJ Transit's regional manager of governmental affairs. Additionally, NJ DOT has responded to our concerns regarding Route 28.
A formal road safety audit is scheduled for later this month with actionable recommendations expected in August. This is part of NJ DOT's ongoing corridor improvement project, which includes crucial pedestrian safety enhancements, signal upgrades, improved lighting, and
crosswalk modifications. On the local level, we saw great progress on June 2nd when Easy Ride completed permanent striping and improvements on Hazel and West Roselle and at the intersection of Myrtle and West Lincoln near Aldene School. Want to thank Lisa Lee, Mike Johnson,
Easy Ride, and the NJTPA for partnering with Roselle Park to deliver these free safety improvements while saving our taxpayers thousands of dollars. Earlier this month, our borough's representative, Jackie Garcia, and I attended the Union County Transportation Advisory Board meeting.
The county recently adopted Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan alongside Vision Zero and Complete Streets policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit users alike. During municipal updates, we reported on Roselle Park's initiatives, including
our recent bike safety clinic and the highly successful demonstration traffic calming project that I mentioned earlier, which has received wonderful feedback from residents. Speaking of the bike clinic, thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered. While the tour of Roselle Park unfortunately had to be canceled, the bike clinic itself provided a
valuable opportunity for our young riders and families to build essential safety skills. Uh on June 11th, I attended the Greater Union Chamber of Commerce meeting virtually. I'm proud to report that the chamber continues to thrive, recently ranking 14th among top 25 chambers in
New Jersey, and remaining the largest chamber in Union County. As chamber liaison and council president, I was pleased to join residents, business, and chamber leaders Jim Masterson, Barbara Lamorte, Commissioner Signorelli, and my council colleagues at the recent re ribbon cutting for Rutas y Sueños
Multiservices, which translates in English to Journeys and Dreams at 128 Chestnut Street. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and every new storefront represents a direct investment in our community's future. Congratulations to Sandra Russo and her
team. We wish you tremendous success, and thank you for choosing Roselle Park. Before I close, a quick reminder about two great summer events coming up, Cool Down Tuesdays running through uh July, and family swim night on uh July 9th. You can find full details and RSVP
information to the swim night on the borough's Facebook page, as well as my social media page. Lastly, I hope the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures across Roselle Park have a wonderful Father's Day weekend, and that we keep our own fathers with us in
spirit and in our hearts. Uh as always, I can be reached at 862-236-0019, Mayor Roselle Park. That concludes my report. >> Thanks, Councilman. So, I have a I think a short report tonight, but I just like to read a little passage I
read tonight at the Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony. Today, we gather as a united community under a vital theme. Reflecting on our past, rejoicing in our present, and reclaiming our future.
Juneteenth is a day of profound significance. It's a time to honor the unmatched resilience, rich culture, the and the ultimate triumph of black Americans while recommitting ourselves to our ongoing
journey towards true equity and justice for all. As your mayor, it is an honor to guide our ceremony here tonight as we celebrate freedom, unity, and community in reflection right here in the Borough of Roselle Park.
So, um I just a couple of things I attended the greater Union Township Roselle Park Chamber Commerce breakfast last Friday, networking with a lot of businesses, promoting Roselle Park. It's a well-attended event in Union
Township. And I would like to also value and um wish every father, grandfather happy Father's Day upcoming Sunday. You heard last week I became a grandpa again, so I'm proud to be a an extra an extra
uh cel- celebrate this uh coming Sunday and I just like to uh thank everybody for their support on June 2nd. And then that's the end of my report. You need to get a hold of me, it's jsignorella@rosellepark.net
and 908 721 6488. Mr. Clerk, please read my appointments into the record. >> Yes, Mayor. The mayoral appointments uh where is no confirmation of council is required. Uh the first and only is appointing Jason Rooney as alternate member number four of the municipal land
use board effective immediately to fill the currently vacant position with a term set to expire December 31st, 2027. >> I have a motion to open the public portion on any subject. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor. >> Aye.
>> Aye. >> If you would like to If you'd like to speak, please come forward to the microphone. Please state your name if you would like it included in the record. >> Hello. Uh Jay Matthews, live in Roselle Park. Uh
Good evening. I just wanted to ask a question about uh this land use board because we saw some some of the business tonight was appointing an alternate member to that board. And from what I can tell, that board is entirely appointed by the
mayor. And recent events in nearby municipalities have reminded us of the importance of the ethical and you know, careful conduct of that land use board. So, I'm wondering if you can just tell us as as the mayor since
you're you you do these appointments, uh what your process is like for shortlisting candidates and appointing them and appointing that board. Just because you know, otherwise uh
we don't really know as residents who's going to be in there and you know, how it works. So. >> Okay. Are you done? >> Yeah. >> So, this is my first appointment, right, to the land use board. And what I believe it's people involved
in the Borough of Roselle Park um that um people that bring something to the maybe they're in the construction uh business union uh um um a resident uh has interest in the heart and soul in Rosa Park. Uh I do believe this resident
is a part of it the construction uh um family and I I think that will help in my opinion right now as my first appointment to help when we build or do anything in the future he will bring something to the table with his background in the trades.
>> So do they That Thank you. Uh do they um Do you Do you like meet with the board and discuss it or or is it something you you sort of do on your own? >> I'm not a member I'm not right now a standing member of the board right now.
But I'm involved with the board. I speak to the board. It's been I could say uh regulatory quiet my tenure right now. But I will engage and if with if something comes up. >> Okay. Yeah, thank you.
>> You're welcome. Anyone else want to come up and talk? Anyone else? Seeing no one Okay. Okay. >> All right. Good evening, Mayor. Good evening, Council. I will be remaining anonymous. Um we're going to do a little thought
exercise for my public comment. Um I have a little depiction here. And I think Councilwoman Lyons is aware of this and uh I want to break this down. Um because I when I when I saw that you posted this,
it it it like offended me because we have What we have Well, let's break it down first, what we're looking at here. The lines of life. So, we have I think it's Let's see. Yes, so we have
17 people who are in the line of criticizing. We have nine people who are in the line of gossiping. We have We have 17 in the line of criticize.
We have nine in the line of gossip. We have seven who get involved. Three who encourage. And then just one who is helping. So, I kind of want to get like an idea of like inside the mind of an elected
official. And you know, why this is positive because I see this as a negative. You know, one of the things that I always stress about residents coming out is like participate. Um you know, discuss things with each other and stuff. And I think this like
encourages a bad mindset because we only have one person here at the end who is helping. And I'm having a hard time figuring out how when you have three people in the line of encouraging, how two people just drop out and you end up with one.
Um and I know that you put on the post that you were inspired by this, but I'm like offended by it personally cuz I think I think a lot of what we're seeing in today's world is kind of people who are just kind of like built a box, you know, a comfort
box. And then anybody else who disagrees with them or their comfort box gets prodded, you know, they um they they seem to, you know, I mean, this is negative to me that we only have one person helping.
I don't understand that personally, and I was wondering if you could maybe you know, explain what was inspiring about this because because I just personally I'm offended by it. >> Are you giving up the rest of your time? >> Well, I'm we could have a conversation about it. >> I think that's one of the cool things
about Roosevelt Park that you guys >> your statement and then I could reply at the end of that. >> finished for the moment, you know, so. >> Why it's uh why uh sir, why don't you wait till your time is up and let him reply to you? >> All right, that's discouraging because
when I first came here, um I thought that was really cool how you guys answered questions in real time. You know, sometimes sometimes towns don't do that. And when they refuse to have a conversation, it discourages the whole point of even coming to a meeting and trying to get
answers out of an elected official. So, I would hate to think that we're backtracking from the way that you guys run a meeting because I do I have seen a lot of good things. You guys, you know, followed through with these suggestions. Um I think it'd be cool if the people got a
chair, like one of these first class chairs. Maybe if Councilman Rubino, if you weren't here for the last two meetings when I showed up, maybe if you're not here for the next meeting, you could donate the chair to the speaker so we could have a a first class chair maybe, you know.
That'd be cool, you know. Cuz it's nice to be comfortable. Um but I would hate to think that we're going to roll that back because that's what that was one of my favorite things that I saw so far. Like I said, I've seen some good things. Um answering questions in real time is a very positive thing with elected
officials and people asking questions. So, I'm discouraged about that, but if you'd be willing to break it down and explain what was inspiring about it, I would love to know. >> Thank you, sir. Now, he'll let if she wants to reply >> Well, why don't you see if anyone else is >> Yeah. >> speaking first to close the public
session and then >> Why are you getting involved? You're there for legal advice. >> Correct, and I'm giving legal advice, Michael. >> Why don't you just let him Oh, wait, he's got You know my name? It's not about my hiding my identity. It's a demonstration to show people that we have rights.
>> So, we we do give some time. We'll give you some of your time if If there's anybody else like to speak, please come forward. If anybody else >> Very discouraging. >> Seeing no one further, I have a motion to close the public portion on the agenda Excuse me.
Uh >> I think it's subject >> Yeah. I need a second. All in favor? >> Is there a motion? >> Oh, the Who motioned? A motion a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> I. >> Mayor, may I respond?
>> Sure. >> I would love to respond. Um >> I like you guys. >> Yeah, listen. I So, number one, I This is what I always say. I would love a conversation with you. I'll buy you coffee. That's what I do. I would rather a conversation. So, if you want to sit
down with me, let's do it. Um that's number one. So, I extend that to you. I've done that multiple times. I give you my number, my email, and I answer my calls. Um So, the first thing is that when I post something, first it's for me.
Right? So, it's my Anything that I post, I acknowledge, I evaluate myself. I take this position um in a humble heart, uh in a servant heart. Um So, when I do see things
happening in the town. First it goes to me in my heart and then I do share it. Now the reason I say it's inspiring is because when I first came on to this um to be elected, right? So we are elected officials. No one here put said I'm
going to go do that, right? So the people that put us here is who we represent. So I respectfully say that to you like you have to include them in this, right? So the reason I say that is because
when I first came on to this role I saw that my heart as a a volunteer and as someone that wants to help and someone that represents the the fight for the people I realized the people were fighting me. You understand?
And I for no reason. They misunderstood They misunderstand. Having a title makes people misunderstand you. And I could show you when we sit down people have retracted their hate towards me because they said, "Oh, you really are. You really do want to help."
Once you connect. Correct. So as you are an online person you see that people can get into the criticism, the gossip instead of saying, "Let me help.
Let me come out." So I obviously did not create that specific one with the numbers. I wish there was seven eight on the the help side. Um so I'm just letting you know that it's more of like, "Oh, you know what?
Check yourself. Are you sitting there being a keyboard warrior?" Not you, but are people doing that? Are people commenting instead of saying, "Hey, let me go help." What can we do? Call us. We give our numbers out every every time. You know, people actually um I have
someone in in my ward that um I told him yesterday. He's like he calls me, texts me, emails me, and I I love it because that's a help. That's helping. Bring your concerns.
But if you're out there and you're gossiping and you're judging and you're constantly complaining, remember this term, complaining you remain. You don't change anything. That doesn't mean that you don't bring concerns and
saying, "Hey, we have to fight for this." Do that. I encourage that. So, I always say this, even though we're elected officials, for me, it's not about the politics of the thing. It's about volunteering, it's about helping, and being part of it. And that's the reason I stay. Otherwise, I'd be sitting
where you're sitting. And doing that. So, that's my heart, Mike. I'll put another person there. >> [laughter] >> Listen. Listen, I'll do it. I'll do little cheers. Like that's that I would do that, absolutely. I've posted that
probably six times, and I do it constantly. Just to remind everybody, like but and I do it like, you know, and someone said, "Oh, people are going to get offended at that." So, I said, "But I do it for me first." You know, so it's it's that heart of it. I'm not going
after people. I do know people that are only complaining, only gossiping. So, listen. We are open. We want people to come. We are There's just a variety of us. There's, you know and and that's it. You know, it's as simple as that.
But seriously, if you want coffee and let's hang like like literally let's put our heads together. Let's do it. My my invitation. >> [laughter] >> 100%. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. >> There are no matters for close session.
I have a motion to adjourn. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> See you July 16th. >> Oh my gosh.