Right on time, just like I planned it. Um, okay. This meeting is being held in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. 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 is on file with the office of the burough clerk.
Fire exits are located in the directions I am indicating. If you are alerted for a fire a fire, please move in a calm orderly manner to the nearest smokefree exit. Proper notice having been given. The burough clerk is directed to include this statement in the minutes of the meeting. Andrew, please call the role. Councilman Petroski here. Councilman
Johnson, present. Councilman Sigarella, here. Councilman Robin, here. Councilwoman Lions, here. Councilman Patel, here. Mayor Sigarella, here. All present. Mayor, uh, please lead us in the opening prayer and 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. Okay. Uh there are no communications for review this evening. We do have a couple proclamations and presentations. We will start off with the dance twirl team. Got the dance twirl team here. Yes. And
Councilman Rina. Okay, got it. Cool. Oh, you know what? That's what I got to do, too. Those are yours. Yeah. All right. Thank you. Good evening everyone. Tonight, we proudly recognize two outstanding young athletes from Aldine School. Juliana Ketta Schultz and Aubrey Sauce for their
exceptional achievements in the sport of baton twirling as members of the Diamondets team stars. This year, their team remained undefeated, winning top honors at the New Jersey Open, US Toural Association Championships, and most impressively at the NBTA Mid-Atlantic
Regional Championships. Juliana and her team earned six first place finishes and in individual events. She went on to win first place in one open one baton solo and fourth place in visitor one baton solo at a regional competition in Maryland. If I didn't get that right,
please let feel free to correct me. Aubrey also excelled as part of the undefeated team and took home second place in her show twirl solo at the New Jersey Open. The Diamondets baton and dance program led by coach Nicole blends athleticism with the artistry of baton
twirling, combining dance, cheer, and gymnastics with a strong focus on personal growth, confidence, and character. With guidance from experienced educators and coaches, these young athletes are not only learning to perform, but learning to lead, support each other, and shine. So, please join
me in congratulating Juliana Kachetta Schultz and Aubrey Sass for their for representing Rosal Park and with such pride and talent on and off the competition floor. We're very proud of you. Aubrey,
Congratulations. No, stay. Ah, that's awesome. Beautiful. Oh, you guys want to stick up for a picture real quick? And we also have proclamations for their other teammates. Okay, great. Yeah, thank you. Nice to meet you. Do you want to say a couple, please? Yes. Yeah. Sorry, didn't realize
you were here. Yeah. Yeah, of course. I just wanted to say thank you to Mayor Signarello and the committee for this honor and for honoring these athletes. I am very proud to run Diamond Deets's Baton and Dance, a sports program that is so different from the common youth activities.
Not only is the art and skill of baton twirling unique, but I have designed a program model that blends my experience as a classroom teacher and brings purposeful instruction and effective social emotional elements into the world of sports in hopes to strengthen every child's inner sparkle and reinforce a
positive mindset that will allow true learning and mastery to take place. I would like to recognize my Diamond Dets families because they are the foundation of everything I'm able to do and these children would not succeed without succeed without our wonderful parents. I'm blessed to continue
carrying the long tradition of the sport of twirling in our schools and our communities. Years ago, the infamous Miss Pat was a teacher in Rosel Park and she kept baton twirling alive in our in our schools. She later established Patty's Dolls in Union and she is the
reason why baton twirling still exists, especially in Union and our surrounding communities. I'm proud to be the one carrying this tradition as her former student and having come from a long line of her students. It's an honor to keep the sport alive in our towns and to watch these children succeed. I'd like
to congratulate all of these wonderful athletes for their accomplishments this year and to remind them how truly special they are for sticking with the sport that is truly unlike any other. This entire program is based on the idea that everyone can become an athlete and is successful in their own way. The
trophies are certainly welcome, but I win all the time for being their teacher. And it is a true honor to be a role model to these children and to see all of their accomplishments. I'd also like to just quickly acknowledge Michaela Darren. She is a resident of Union, but she is a part of this
undefeated team. We did all We will make an exception. You want to pay taxes here. So, thank you so much for this wonderful honor and this truly is a blessing to run this amazing program. Thank you so
much. Yeah. Congratulations. Nice to meet you. [Applause] Mr. Ne, come on. Joe, you want to start off? Yeah, go for it. Okay. I unfortunately I found out
late that the uh girls basketball team won the conference. I'm very proud of you. Um, I'm a former Roosevelt Park graduate. U, and I know, uh, I always follow the sports. I know Mr. Fenizio had the three A's and I was a a big
thing with the athletics, but I I'm so proud of you. Great season. Um, and but I apologize that we got you in here late, but I didn't find out the late. Coach Feri told me and uh, we tried to set up. So, I'm glad that we got you to
come in and uh great season and I believe we had a,000 point score. She did. Yeah. So, we have which is a really accomplish that uh a good friend of mine ended up with 995 points. Okay. Um so he
never got to a thousand but it's it's a big accomplishment. Thank you. Um would coach you want to call? Oh yeah. Yeah. Bring the girls up. Thank you. And it's low enough for me, too. You got the same. Thank you. It's
set up for me. You feel my pain. Okay. Good evening, mayor and council. And thank you for recognizing and honoring our girls varsity basketball team tonight. It means a lot to me, not just to me and my assistant coaches.
Anna Nunees and Emma Solinsky, both former students here in Roso Park. Former students of mine, too, but we won't get into that. Um, shows my age. Okay. Um, the 20 245 Rosel Park girls varsity
basketball team had a season to remember, finishing with an impressive 16-6 season and achieving several historic milestones. Our 16 win season is the most wins for the girls high school program in over 25 years. The
Panthers, the Rosal Park Panthers also captured the Rosal Park Christmas tournament. Nice to win our own tournament. It's been a while for that as well. We beat a very good Carterette team and it literally went down to the last couple of seconds. Very, very exciting and a great win against a very
good team. We reached the quarterfinals of the state tournament. uh the sectional uh championship. We earned the opportunity to host the first round of the states, another first uh for us to be able to host a state game. Junior Sydney Smith reached a special
basketball milestone, scoring her thousandth career point during the season. And she's the smallest one out here. Go figure, right? Doesn't matter how tall you are. Um, yeah. Um, I'm just gonna add also that,
uh, Sydney's on track to break the all-time Rosal Park scoring mark for boys as well, probably at the rate she goes, probably in the first three or four games of next season. So, I am cautiously optimistic she will become the all-time leading scoreer in Rosel
Park high school basketball history, boys or girls. I have an amazing group of girls. Some of are not here. They had prior commitments, but as their coach, I was their teacher. And it's great to uh especially for the seniors who had some
rough years uh starting out their basketball career at the high school. Uh it made me really, really happy to see them enjoy a winning basketball season. These are amazing girls behind me. I'm not just saying it um because I
should. Uh they are great young ladies who are all going to be very successful and I am so proud to be their coach whether we won or lost. Um you know I love coaching them and kind of sound like you. I win every day when I coach with them when I coach them. So it's
true. Uh we are optimistic for the upcoming winter season and expect to have another very successful and uh exciting season. So hopefully some of you can come watch. Thank you. Thank you everyone. I'm just going to read, like I
said, some are not here. Um, I'll just read the girls that are on the team. Uh, Ava Banks, freshman, Anna Dilva, she's not here tonight. Hannah Joic, one of my juniors,
soon to be senior and one of my captains for next year. Otilia Dobé, she's not here tonight. Hannah Foy, she could not be here tonight. She's at the concert at the high school. Brooke Galla, one of my senior
captains, who's going to be pitching in the States tomorrow night in case anyone wants to go see. Uh, awesome sectional finals tomorrow night. Tomorrow afternoon, 4:30. be there. They're awesome to watch. I recommend you all go. Donna Gonzalez, another
senior. Melanie Gonzalez, who is not here tonight. Emmy Gregor, who was a freshman and did a lot of amazing things for me as a freshman. Angelardis, who could not be here tonight. Madison O'Connell, one of
my senior captain. Miss Sydney Smith, junior, soon to be senior and one of my captains for next year. And Madison Wilks, who cannot be here tonight, uh, a junior, uh, she could not be here. And that's pretty
much everybody. Yeah. The two get the phone. Congratulations. [Applause] I want to make sure I didn't cut anybody
out. Ready? Thank you. Congratulations. Awesome. Congratulations. John, John, can you just take that down? Yeah, you give me the you give me the mic. Thank you so much. Thank you. And then
just just put that over there anywhere. Thank you. Martha, you don't want to stick around. You don't miss this place. Where'd she go? She's in the back. Oh, he was never here. He's running away. I get it. I would do
the same. Uh, okay. Uh, we'll go to the boring stuff. May I have a motion to approve meeting minutes pending? Any corrections? So moved. Second. All in favor? I. Uh, may I have motion that bills and payrolls uh be not read and
pass for payment? So moved. Second. All in favor? I may I have a motion to open the public portion on agenda items only? So moved. Second. All in favor? I should come up to speak. May I do so now? Gentlemen and ladies.
Um George Ramirez, 500 East Clay. George, just turn the mic on in front of you. It's on. Here we go. Can you hear me? Better. All right. Uh, so first of all, I'm here as a concerned resident to formally object to the proposed redevelopment designation for 510
Chestnut Street. First, let's be clear. The Neglia Group study does not present sufficient evidence that this site meets the legal threshold under NJSA4A 12A-5. The property is occupied,
publicly owned, and not detrimentally substandard or hazardous. New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that vague or speculative findings do not justify redevelopment, particularly in Gallenton versus PSOR, 2007. Uh second, the public process
behind the designation has lacked transparency. Uh the first action came suddenly on February 20th, and tonight we're being asked to adopt a final resolution with lasting implications. Just just to be clear, no, it's sending to the land use board. Just want to correct you on that. Okay.
Um, third, the implications of this designation are severe. Could override existing zoning, displace a public function, and possibly lead to eminent domain. If the site is already serving a public purpose, what's the compelling
need to take it? And most concerning is that on Sunday, January 5th, there's a video recording of the mayor, the land use board chairman, and five individuals who now serve on the board of education meeting privately at a site that was proposed to be proposed to be the new
board of education location. If redevelopment or public property matters were discussed outside of public view, that may constitute a violation of the Open Public Meetings Act and undermines public trust in this process. So, I
respectfully ask that you table this vote, allow for deeper public review, and ensure every decision is supported by facts, not political coordination. Thank you. Cool. Yeah, I'm not I mean a
lot of that's opinion versus uh facts, but I will comment on two things. So, one is on a transparent process. So, we are referring this to the land use board where um the land use board will have their opportunity to comment and send suggestions. So, the public's hearing
about it tonight. They will hear about it again at the land use board. Andrew, when's the next land use board? If it gets approved, if it gets referred tonight, it'll be on the special meeting of the 17th. Right. So then it's that meeting. The public has a chance to comment tonight, they have a chance to comment. Then they also have a chance to
comment when it comes back to the uh mayor and council. Um and then that's just the redevelopment plan. Should it go on to the agreement then? Similar story there. They can come comment on on that. So there's a couple bites of the apple for the com uh for the um public
to come. And I think that's pretty transparent process. The other thing that I just really want to mention, there is no potential for displacement. So this is purely at the will of the board of education. Should the board of education look to either go out to RFP
for biders for the site or do a land swap for the site, we cannot compel them to move um because it's non-condemnation study, nor would we. So this is purely a study to see what could be there. And if the board of ed wants to do something,
this would help determine the value of that. So, I just think those are two important things to clarify. Anybody else wish to come up and speak? I'm seeing no one. May I see have a motion to close the public portion? So, moved. Second. All in favor?
I Okay. I have a motion to Oh, no. Um, Andrew report. Yes, Mayor. Uh, quick one tonight. I have uh some good news on the grant front. Uh we did have a meeting today. The county got their notification of HUD
uh CDBG funding. So, the burrow will be receiving $29,000 in community development block grant funds toward the improvement of Warren Avenue, which is a project we're slated to move forward with this year. So, that 29,000 will offset the overall
cost of the project. We also received a funding indication of $24,000 toward the senior citizen social service program and transportation program which offsets operational costs at the community center. Um the 29,000 is not a historic uh number. Uh I think our high water
mark there is 225,000 but the 24,000 in social services is uh the highest that I've ever seen. um which is a good thing and it uh directly assists our operating budget which is a rare pickup sometimes at this point in the year. Um the only
other thing I want to note is the primary election is coming up next Tuesday, June 10th. Polls will be open in person in the burrow at your regular polling places between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Early voting is ongoing until Sunday night. uh every night until
Sunday, uh I'm sorry, every day until Sunday, polls are open 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. And on Sunday, they're open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Those are designated places throughout Union County. The closest two to Rosal Park or Union College in Cranford and the Amalfi Community Center in Rosel on Schaefer
Avenue. Um highly recommend early voting. It's quick and convenient. Um but if you can't make it to early voting and you don't vote by mail, certainly come out on Tuesday to your regular polling place and cast your ballot. If you need any assistance with the process or have any questions with the election process, call the clerk's office,
908-2456222 extension 78. We'll be happy to help you. That's it, mayor. Thank you. Uh, cool. Um, uh, Ken, while we're up on the days, thank you, mayor. Uh, just want to, uh, remind everybody that sore bills have been mailed. They are due by July 1st.
You have until July 10th to pay without interest. And that's all I have right now. Mayor, that's easy. Uh okay. Uh chief want to come on. Good evening everybody. Good evening. So I submitted my report. I'll
be uh brief as well. Going to highlight just two two quick things. Uh May 9th uh officer Ted Cot, Antonio Centenno and Lewis Plac participated in the National Police Unity Tour where officers from around the state biked from New Jersey to Washington DC. in memory of all the
fallen officers across the country. This agency is very proud of their accomplishments and I'm proud to say they represented this burrow and agency with dignity and honor. And the second thing I have for you is the burrow of Rosal Park was awarded the $7,000 as part of the 20 2025 click or
ticket seat belt mobilization grant. This is a grant program managed by the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety within the office of the state attorney general. This program and the bureau's underlying grant application is for implementation of a targeted seat belt enforcement campaign in New Jersey
as part of the nationwide click or ticket. Seat belt mobilization was from May 19th through May 31st of this year. The main focus of these police patrols was to uh stop and issue summones to motorists for front and rear seat
passengers who are not complying with the state seat belt laws. Officers will also enforce the child safety restraint law as appropriate. The objective is to reduce the number of unrestrained motor vehicle fatalities in the state and to increase the statewide seat belt observational rate through targeted seat
belt enforcement. At the conclusion of this uh campaign, it resulted in 199 motor vehicle stops with 114 summones and one arrest. Uh was very successful. Um the unfortunate part is there are a lot of people that are not uh using
their their restraints in these motor vehicles which again are causing to a lot of these fatalities in the state. I was happy to uh help with some of that uh educational process and uh hopefully will lessen some of the fatalities in
the state. That's all I have sir. Cool. Any questions for the chief? Thank you chief. Looking dapper tonight chief about looking good. Thank you. Cool. Uh, questioner, I'm gonna turn it down. Actually, can I
turn the AC down? Everybody okay with that? Oh, yeah. That's where you at, right? Good evening, everyone. Good evening. I'd like to thank Mayor Signarell and Town Council for giving me the opportunity to provide a brief update. The goal of the Roso Park Recreation
Department is to meet the recreational needs of our community. As part of our department's effort to meet these needs and expand community services, our department provides a wide range of programs. Membership and recreation. We currently have over 495 recreational
members. Homework afterare. These programs conclude on June 18th. The members and staff would like to thank Mayor Signarella and town council for their support of another very successful year. Spring sport and activity program. Off-season volleyball is on Wednesday
nights at the ASYC. We currently have 74 participants. Offseason K through five cheerleading is on Monday nights at the ASYC. Currently have 47 participants and 12 on a waiting list. Offseason boys and girls wrestling is on Monday and
Wednesday nights at Rosel Park High School. We currently have 24 participants. We are pleased to report our department has made the following changes to recreational programming and procedures. All recreational employees and volunteers have to have a criminal history screening and certified in CPR
and AED. We remain committed to provide the best possible care and programming. In addition, we we believe these changes has afforded our community members the requested programming. Summer programming is still being finalized, but as of now, 3 through five, middle
school and high school boys and girls summer basketball, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 to 11 at the ASYC. 3 through five and middle school co-ed summer tennis, Wednesday nights, 6 to 8 at the Rosel Park High School
tennis courts. 3 through five and middle school summer volleyball, Wednesday nights 5 to 7 at the Rosel Park High School main gym. The ASYC has recently hosted the following: recreation committee meetings, public affair and community event meetings, CPEG meetings,
PTA meetings, boys and girl scout meetings, fifth grade parent meetings, and recreational sport parties to name a few. As always, you can contact the recreation department at recreation roselpark.net with any questions or concerns. That completes our June
recreation department update. I'd be happy to answer any questions. Any questions? something on release, right? Yeah. Yeah. As of right now and growing. Yeah. That's awesome. It is. Yeah. Very good. Great. Thank you. Cool. Thanks. Thank
you. Uh Greg, you want to come up? It's gets very confusing. Good evening, Mayor Council. Thank you for letting me come up. And my report ranges from our last council meeting in March, the first one till now. We have worked over 146 hours of
overtime. And the DPW continues to do various projects throughout the burrow. DPO has installed an allway stop intersection at Walnut and East Clay. Encourage residents to be mindful and approach the stop sign slowly because it is new. Publix auction. Public works has
auctioned off one vehicle successfully due to old age and unsafe operation. Um Pogs has retired another vehicle and is waiting um auction for the same reasons. And we would like to remind our residents that drop offs at the public
works facility are no longer allowed. If a resident has anything they need to recycle or dispose of that they are to call the DPWR at 9082457676 for assistance. If the bureau cannot recycle or dispose of said items, we will find out who can take them for
you. Uh, dropping materials off at any burrow property without consent from the burrow is considered illegal dumping and subject to summons. And that's all I have for right now. It's been a really uh, quiet month, few months. So, cool. Any questions? Any
questions for Greg B? No. Thank you, sir. You're going to stick around, right? Yeah. Okay. Thank you. Yep. And do we have our pinch hitter engineer? Is that who I'm guessing is back there? Yep. Come on in. Yeah. Bless. Ty or Ty is Tai or That's You're
Ty. Okay, got it. Hi, Ty. Good afternoon, council. Mayor, um got a nice tan there, Ty. Thank you. Want to go on vacation? No, that's fair enough. Um we are currently working on the storm
sewer separator project. We're working on alternative analysis um that was NJOD NJ DOT required us to do. We're waiting for a D preapp
meeting. Um American Water is currently working on the Galloping Hill project. They they completed test pits this week and on Monday they're going to be
working at McGee and Galloping Hill. Uh they're going to do night work there at that intersection and um the water mane work that was done Beachwood Avenue was repaired. Uh we're still waiting for them to do the
striping. No, they're being mum on it. I've called them three times. I'll find them. I'll keep calling them. And uh that's all I have. Cool. Any questions for the engineer? How we uh are we like roughly on time
for the project? Storm sewers. Yeah, we are. The D is going to We need to get that pre-obligation meeting scheduled. Okay. But plus minus on time. You can tell me now. The answer is no. No. Or we're
still on time. All right. Okay. All right. Cool. All right. Thank you, America. If I could just add, uh, so I was on the I think the preapp meeting with DOT. Um, and I think they are, uh, I think the the reaction was, uh, I don't I think the hesitation in
Tai's voice is that I don't know that it was necessarily positive. I think it was shocking in terms of the scope of the project. Um, so there's going to be different iterations of these preapp meetings as we go. So, uh, it is on schedule. Um there's just various iterations of why are you why are you
doing this? Do they want to push back or No, it's it's more of have you considered other options and the answer to that is yes. Uh there's and we're legally bound. There's a legal there's a legal settlement you know you know you'll have other parties involved then potentially you'll talk about how we you know h how we how far we explored these
other routes and why we didn't ultimately settle on those. So there's there's a lot of conversation back and forth. Is Elizabeth involved in those? I don't know at this point. I'm not sure other than I don't know if they're directly involved. We reached out to them, told them that we were working on the alternative analysis. They said
that's good, but we're noting. Yeah. So, that's the thing is like I I think to be very clear, I think it'd be good to have them on these calls, right? Because it just saves one follow-up call, right? Like I'm sure it sounds like they're going to push back and we're just going to go in circles saying, "Is Elizabeth
cool with this? So if Elizabeth's there and says no then very very concretely I remember one of the takeaways from one of the manager I don't even remember the titles of some of the people at DOT that were involved but it was well why didn't you consider going on the local streets in Elizabeth we're like huh well we did um and they and that's not that was not
consented to um and so to your point yeah city the city of Elizabeth is going to have to be involved at a certain point. Okay, cool. Thank you, Ty. Thank you. Yep. Uh, is there anybody else? Did I miss anybody? Okay, cool. Uh, may I have a motion to accept the reports of departments as submitted? So, moved.
Second. All in favor? I. There are no ordinances for second reading this evening. Please read ordinance number 2823 by title. Yes. Mayor ordinance 2823 is an ordinance amending chapter 10 section 4 subsection 4.1 of the code of the burough Rosal park entitled recreation fees enumerated. May I have a motion to approve ordinance number 2823
for introduction and fix a date for second reading of public hearing as June 19th, 2025. So moved. Second. Uh is there any discussion? Please call the RO. Councilman Petroski? Yes. Councilman Johnson? Yes. Councilman Signarella? Yes. Councilman Robin? Yes. Counciloman
Lions? Yes. Councilman Patel? Yes. Six votes in the affirmative. Mayor, there were ordinances introduced. Please read ordinance number 2824 by title. Yes, mayor. Ordinance 2824 is an ordinance amending ordinance number 2802 fixing the salary ranges of non-UN employees and officials of the Bur Rosal Park
County of Union state of New Jersey. Motion to approve ordinance number 2824 for introduction and fix the date and for second reading and public hearing is June 19th, 2025. So moved. Second. Is there any discussion? Please call the role. Councilman Petroski? Yes. Councilman Johnson? Yes. Councilman Sigurella? Yes. Councilman Robin? Yes.
Counciloman Lions? Yes. Councilman Patel? Yes. Six hosting 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 be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the governing body so requests in which case the item will be removed from agenda and considered in
its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the general orders. Please read resolutions by title. Yes, mayor. Resolution 16825 is increasing the salary of John Reneer's recreation director. Resolution 16925 is increasing the salary of John Reer's afterchool program director. Resolution 17025 is
increasing the salary of Laura Bundy as assistant recreation director. 17125 is increasing the salary of Nikki Kelly as assistant recreation director. Resolution 17225 is increasing the salary of Melanie Caner as program enterprise clerk. Resolution 17325 is promoting alternate deputy burough clerk
Ivy uh Ivy M. Ferdinand to the position of deputy burough clerk. Resolution 17425 is appointing Zia Monteo as a member of the Rosal Park Fire Department. Resolution 17525 is appointing Jerry Campos as a member of the Rosal Park Fire Department.
Resolution 17625 is authorizing the purchase of two 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for Pamis Ford, Inc. pursuant to Bergen County co-op contract/bid number 24-43 in an amount not to exceed $94,430.80. Resolution 17725 is amending resolution
number 1225, a resolution authorizing the submission of form 1B, a strategic plan for the burough of Roosevelt Park Municipal Alliance grant fiscal year 2026 so as to conform with new grant program requirements. Resolution 17825 is authorizing the burough clerk to auction unclaimed vehicles. Resolution
17925 is accepting the resignation of Jason Diaz from the position of parking enforcement officer. Resolution 1825 is appointing Tony C. Feno to the position of parking enforcement officer. Resolution 18125 is approving a 5-year tax abatement for 715 Walnut Street, lot
707, lot 5 of the municipal tax map. Resolution 18225 is authorizing a $5,000 increase the professional services contract with McMan Scotland and Bowman LLC for redevelopment council services associated with the designated redevelopment area including block 503
lots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 10 of the municipal c tax map commonly known as 525 Locust Street 58 West Lincoln Avenue 56 West Lincoln Avenue 54 West Lincoln Avenue 50 West Lincoln Avenue 40 West Lincoln Avenue 38 West Lincoln Avenue 34 West Lincoln Avenue 515 Locust Street
and 501 1 to 511 Locust Street along with all streets and the rights of way permanent there too, reflecting a revised contract amount not to exceed $10,000. Resolution 18325 is referring the 510 Chestnut Street redevelopment plan to the municipal land use board and directing its review of the same pursuant to
NJSA482A-7E. Resolution 18425 is approving the insertion of a clean communities grant as a special item of revenue in the 2025 municipal budget in an amount of $28,44355. And resolution 18525 is authorizing the execution of a sidebar agreement number one to the prevailing
collective bargaining agreement between the bur of Rosal Park and the Rosal Park SOA. Uh do any members who wish to have any items removed from the consent agenda? Go ahead. 183. Yep. Anything else? 180. What was that? 183. 183. 183 and 182.
Yep. Okay. Um, may I have a motion to approve the resolutions remaining on the consent agenda? So moved. Second. All in favor? I. May I have a motion to adopt resolution 182-25? So moved. Second. Is there any discussion? Could you explain what that
I can if you want? Yep. Go for it. So what this is, um, so these properties are commonly known as the Ryan property. Uh, the 10 the 10 parcels that make up the Ryan property and that and that area. Um, so what this does, we have a McManam in Scotland and Bowman is the redevelopment attorney tasked with negotiating with the potential developer
and and working on the burrow's behalf. So right now they're only authorized to we're only authorized to pay them uh 5 up to $5,000. Their bills have reached $5,000 and we need to authorize if we want to continue working with them with this project, we need to authorize a
higher amount. Okay. Um ultimately if this project is uh it goes it goes further and there's a designated developer there'll be a developers escrow and we will receive our money back for any money that we put out paying our professionals. Okay. Thank
you. Cool. Further discussion. Please call the RO. Councilman Petroski? Yes. Councilman Johnson? Yes. Councilman Sigrell? Yes. Councilman Robin? Yes. Counciloman Lions? No. Councilman Patel? Yes. H five votes in the affirmative,
one in the negative. Motion is agreed. Uh I think that's the first time we've had that vote. It's an interesting one. Thanks for keeping it interesting. Conan, John, may I have a motion to adopt resolution? Huh? Got to pay them. We got to pay. Yes. Exactly right. Well said, brother. Okay. M resolution to adopt resolution
183-25. So moved. Second. Is there any discussion? Um I I would like to start off discussion. I'm sure there's a couple questions, which is fine. Um, I was gonna say this during my um, uh, mayor report, but I think since we're talking about this, it's worth bringing up now. Um, so we've talked a lot about
redevelopment and there's been discussion on this day, some proposals on this day is about so natural progression of this if it's to go through, if board of ed wants to do this, um, there's usually pilots attached to these projects. Um, spoken to, um, you know, my land use board
leaison, a couple other council people. Um, we would like to make sure that if this uh project goes through that a lion share of the pilot money does go to the board of education, right? So, um, I think, you know, Councilman Johnson's brought this out. We haven't really done it in in past practice. Um, and I'm a
man of my word. Um, you know, I said in future projects we would loop them in, and there is no better project than this project to loop them in. Um, and you know, we'd have to figure out the exact details, but I think since it is the board building, it only makes sense that they reap a line share of the rewards,
um, which would be a line share of the pilot revenues. Um, so I just think while we're on the topic, I'd rather approach that, um, in the spirit of what's the benefit. The benefit to the board of ed if they decide to go down this route is, you know, hundreds of thousands ramping up to millions of
dollars. So, um, just wanted to state that. Any further discussion? I have I have a few. So basically this will become a steady uh uh revenue flow for them theor so yeah theoretically for for about 30 years if if that was the pass also I wanted to know does this satisfy
our mandates like uh towards uh affordable housing and um um also um um I I mean this this will be brought up a part of it eventually but um also I wanted to attach um CB what's called a
CBA which is called a community benefit. Yep. Agreement. But more importantly, I wanted to do that universally for the whole town uh going forward for any pilots. This way uh we we will protect the burrow from liability from spot zoning. Uh and also is a major benefit
factor towards uh the community for infrastructure, school, uh HVAC systems. I'm just throwing out examples for any other type of community endeavor that we need. Yep. No, I think it's a great idea and it it helps. We've seen in the past, just going back to the affordable housing component, it's always very
difficult on a one-off basis to say, "Hey, we need 15% affordable. We need 20% affordable." It's much easier when you set it in an ordinance to say, "This is the rules of the road if you want to be here." So, but we're not beholdened to this cuz this is just the beginning process. This don't have nothing to do with the school still didn't vote it.
No, 100%. So, just to be clear on the process here, right? So, this is a first pass of the plan. We are referring that first pass of the plan to the land use board. The land use board then reviews it, makes recommendations, sends recommendations to mayor and council. We can either accept or reject those
recommendations, and we could also add our own recommendations. Right? So, this is literally just the first pass that we're handing to the land use board for review. I will say whether we go along with this or not, the value of the property will go up because we're reszoning it. And I think that's important to mention. Correct. And I think Councilman Johnson, you hit on
something that's very important, right? So, if there is a there's two things and I've been talking to my counterparts in the board of ed because, you know, we can do that. So, I've been talking to the board of ed president and they're still working through whether or not this is something they want to do, but
there's a theory that they can go out just to open bid on it, right? And see who wants to bid on it. There's a couple different ways they could do a land swap if they want to do a land swap. But long story short, whatever is passed here, as it is, the building, the land is only
built worth so much, what it's currently zoned for, right? Um, if it's zoned for X, Y, and Z, that enables a higher valuation, which means a higher return for the board of ed. So, not only would they get pilot monies in perpetuity, they would get a one-time upfront
transaction for the value of that property or if they're going to do a land swap, they get a swap to equal value. Again, that's a board of ed prerogative. All we are doing is just setting the parameters of if they decide to go down that route, what could be there? Okay. But this doesn't hold us to nothing. Holds us to absolutely nothing.
It could sit there for the next hundred years and nobody could do anything. Okay, I'm okay with it. Yep. Um uh just uh reading the requirements um I think you know as far as the project itself I this is not something I agree
with but I would like to you know make the changes to change the maximum height of the building from five stories to three stories and also change the parking requirement from you know 1.0 know to 1.5 as something you know it's in the
downtown and we always have trouble with the parking and as far as the five stories out the other buildings around that area they're around three stories high so I feel like it' be something at level instead of we just putting it five story it might look offset so
I would just say I I I think it's a little premature to start doing this I think those could come up as recommendations from the land use board my recommendation well council could do whatever they wants, but my strong recommendation would be land use board could recommend that and then if they recommend that and we decide to go in
that favor, then it's easy peasy. We just accept that recommendation. So again, do what you want to conj um but I would say you have two bites of the apple. You could either do that now or if it comes up naturally from the land use board, you can just vote affirmative to support those changes. Okay, my two
cents. I would like to make those changes right now. So, uh I guess so you I have to just me mechanically it would be a motion to amend uh it's page seven of the report or page seven of the plan. Uh under the bulk requirements uh you
would be changing the maximum building height to uh three stories. Um so it says 55 ft three stories. though I don't know that probably 33 33 ft 11
and then uh under four parking requirements it would be uh uh instead of 1.00 space per unit it' be 1.50 50 per unit. That's the That's the motion from Councilman Patel.
Mayor, if if I may. Yeah, go. This is actually difficult because I I kind of share a lot of uh Kanjan sentiments um for the most part, but I'm also worried about uh universally we we're still in the process of negotiating with Ryan and
that uh when if you have if you have two different areas zone two different ways that could put us in a liability position. I feel I don't know I think we need time for discussion for that part. Yeah, I completely agree. I mean I think the other thing is also we this body is the
action of this body right now is simply referring it to the land use board right I would say the natural part of discussion there is we do have a land use board representative from council right we will have our planners and engineers there which is a natural time to bring that up right um residents can bring that up and candidly if you have
those concerns councilman I think my recommendation would be I don't think we need to hold things up we can refer it and we could sidebar a lot of those conversations with our affordable with our redevelopment council would be my recommendation.
There a second. Is there a second? Okay. Motion fails. Just a quick question. Can I ask a question? Sure. Sure. For the Orion property, what are the requirements? It was three stories or four stories high. I think it's actually four with a setback right now. Four. And then uh as far as parking, but again, that could change, right? Yeah. Yeah. No, I just
say that's why I think we need to all like uh have a meeting after this to because we got to be careful with uh that whole area. We can't have we it can't be different. It can't be different. The developers could sue us and councilman to your point right so
you already set the for better or worse the the tone's already been set with Hunter, right? So that's four with a setback in the same area. I think maybe four with a setback it probably would be reasonable. Yeah. And I don't think we need to beat the horse to death tonight. Again, I think there's a lot of bites of the apple here, but I think you bring up valid concerns. Um, Ryan Property, I
think it's four with a set. Again, this is just from memory. I think it's four with a setback. I think it's 1.25. Want to do that? I I'll second it for that. But um otherwise, I think we should probably have uh communications. Uh we still could lower it like the mayor said
on the when when municipal land use send it back to us, we get uh that's when we get the real bite at the change. So, I'm okay with leaving it universal if you wanted to do that. I just think the public should come. I look again, I think the the motion died,
but I think it's just cleaner. Jay, you're on the land use board. I think your representation Jay or Greg just specifically you have access to all our professionals in the meantime. I'm all right either way. Yeah. And I think I think, you know, we can talk with Jay and and you know, look, there's a circle loop here, right? We can feed that in
the landport and they could feed it back here, right? So, okay. Um, any further discussion? Uh, okay. Please call the RO. Councilman Petroski, yes. Councilman Johnson, yes. Councilman Sigurella, yes. Councilman Robbina, yes. Councilwoman Lions, no.
Councilman Patel, no. Four in the affirmative, two in the negative. The resolution is agreed to. Okay. Uh, uh, may No, that's it. What's it Lindsay? No, I think Lindsay, I think you can go. Thanks for hanging out, though. Did
I Did I answer everything right? Yeah, close enough. Cool. Appreciate that. That's that's what you're here for. Cool. Um, uh, reports of council submittee committees. Uh, Councilman Sigurella,
short and sweet. Um, attended the Memorial Day parade. Beautiful weather, nice turnout. I think probably uh um one of the most turnouts I remember seeing on the chestnut in front
of the memorial uh library and um uh um it's a day we all should remember and think about and it's nice to see the attendance and support for uh Mike Powers who did his uh duty and
represented Rosal Park. So that's all I have and um um enjoy this nice weather coming up in the next couple days. Cool. That's all I have. Councilman Johnson. Oh, he threw me off. I go I go in order, you guys. One, two,
sometimes you Sometimes I go in reverse order, but it's usually in order. Good evening, Mayor, council, and residents. I would like to start off first uh in my report by recognizing June as men's mental health awareness month. A time dedicated to promoting mental wellness,
reducing stigmas, and encouraging open conversations among men and boys. This month highlights the importance of seeking help, supporting one another, and most importantly, breaking down barriers that often prevent men from addressing mental health challenges.
Like one of those examples could be like if you cry in public, you're weak and things of that nature because at the end of the day, we as people never truly know what hardships or concerns our neighbors are enduring. And sometimes just a little understanding and patience
with one another can go a long way. Now, here's a few community updates to share. One important update is that sidewalks and street revitalization on Avon is now complete. Weather permitting
and I'm keeping my hands c in prayer form. Uh the final work on Burrowin Street is expected to be finished tomorrow. Uh I looked at the forecast 88 and mostly cloudy. So I hope it stays that way. Uh special thanks goes out to
Andrew, the mayor, Junior, and uh the burrow engineers for their efforts and support during this muchneeded endeavor. It's refreshing to see uh a lot of the streets getting done in our community. So, um on another note, let's get ready to
have some fun next weekend on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 5 to 9:00 p.m. at Michael Cazebo Park. Your diversity and inclusion committee will be hosting a vibrant Junth celebration for all to enjoy. Join us as we come together to
honor this meaningful day with live music, delicious food, a wine garden, local vendors, games, and more. It's a time to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity right here in Rosel Park. We hope to see you
there. Also coming up, first war residents, please be advised that the capital improvements to Persian is still in the process of moving forward. The bid notice was published on June 3rd, 2025 with bids uh set to open on June
13th and the contract expected uh to be awarded on June 19th. A project uh start date will be announced soon unless Andrew is going to tell me otherwise. uh sidewalks, driveway apens, curbing, milling and paving the works, more. So,
please stay tuned for updates and more infrastructure improvement progress. Um, also I attended the NJ DOT meeting on uh the 28th, which was Wednesday, May 21st. We're still a lot of a lot of good conversations. Uh I was
there with Jay uh uh the chief and uh um Andrew. So, uh, I mean, no, you were you were the only one that was there. That's right. That's right. But, uh, yeah, uh, work is start, uh, expected to commence 2026 at least. Uh, and I don't
think this project is going to be done until like 2028, 2029. So, uh, it's going to be a long time. So, please, as work is getting done in Roso Park, uh, uh, lastly, as summer approaches, I'd like to wish all the Roso Park families
a joyful and relaxing season ahead. Uh, your voice matters. So, uh, if you need to get in contact with me, please reach out to me at gson roseelpark.net or you could call me at 9083031519. And with that, mayor, that concludes my report. Thank you,
Councilman Councilman Petroski. Thank you, Mayor. Uh, first of all, I want to send my condolences out to Angelo Panzerino, um, Jules Schlly, and John Clifford Casoric III. On the 19th, I attended the historical
society meeting. The 21st I attended the firemen memorial. Again, it's always brings uh very sad uh because a lot of the names I recognize growing up in this town and u unfortunately they're all u
names were me or deceased members of the fire department. Um on the 28th, I mean 26th was a Memorial Day parade. Um, like the councilman at large said, it was a good turnout, uh, everything. And again,
I want to congratulate Mike uh, Powers, who's a hometown, uh, guy, uh, as the grand marshal, and I, I know he was very appreciative of it. Um, the 20 uh, 28th, I attended the firemen's uh, fundraiser
at Don's. Um, and I uh my hearts go up to uh Downs because they what they do is they uh uh people can go there uh you know like uh like the firemen did and they uh they get 10% of the cut that
day. So, I know when I was at the uh fire uh fireman's meeting um which was on the 2nd, uh they didn't know that they didn't get the price yet, but uh it seemed like a good turnout and u hopefully they they made a couple
dollars that day. Um on the uh June 2nd, I attended the fire department meeting. Again, most of the time is about repairs in the burrow. Um, uh, June 20th, the recreation department is going to have a
get together at Gazebo Park six o'clock, right? So, I believe six o'clock and uh it's the uh start summer uh kickoff that the recreation uh department wants to do.
So, um all are welcome and uh there'll be some things for the kids to do. So that's uh June 20th at Gazebo Park uh on Ches Street and uh uh again uh you know American Legion. If you can help them
out, please do. They're always looking for thing. Again, uh Memorial Day is for uh you know, for me uh remembering the people that didn't make it. Uh but I also always remember the people that served our country. Councilman Johnson,
again, thank you very much for service. uh to our country. Yeah. But no, it's uh and um and I'm glad the uh hometown banners went up uh for the hometown heroes. Uh so uh I know my father's up
there and every time I I I uh ride by, I'm always proud that, you know, uh if you need to get a hold of me, get me at jetroski at rosepark.net 908667821. That's my report, Mayor. Thank you.
Thank you. Um, Councilwoman Lions. Yes. Good evening, Mayor Council, residents of Rosal Park. Um, I did also attend obviously the Memorial Day parade. It was beautiful. Um, it was just great to see um, just everyone come out um, and
just spend some time together in memory of uh, those that we lost um, and just to be together as a town. I also attended the firemen memorial as well. Um and just as as you're talking, Councilman Joe, um you know that we have
to remember that we do have a volunteer fire department and we are just so appreciative and if anyone is out there just listening, I I just continue to say thank you and and even with the fire that we had, it's it was a huge impact um to watch these guys really just run
into the fire and do what they had to do. and they're really heroes and they're in our town. So, if you see them, um, you know, I would love to do something to really, uh, bless them somehow if we can as a town. Um, so, um, just hold on to that idea and and see
what we could do. Um, I also want to announce that the dance twirl team that was here that we honored will be at the Fourth of July event. So, I had reached out to Nicole and they are going to come out. Um, we hooked them up with Rupen and they're actually gonna perform
there. So, I'm excited. So, I just wanted to let let you all know that. Um, this past Friday, I held a ladies night uh celebration, if you want to call it, um, at Castas right in town. So, we had
about 40 women. Um, and they were mostly from Rosal Park, other towns. Um, woman of the year Tina was there, woman of the year Miriam was there. Um and also just uh we also had some comedians. I had comedian Mario Bosco, comedian Lana
Seel, um Railen Sone Russo was there also sharing. But we also had Michaela Munz Guzman who turned 12 that night and it was just really special. She was able to sing a couple songs. Um this girl is on fire. She literally sang and she was
awesome. Oh, it's okay. Um, and uh, you know, that night was just awesome. It was connection and and the way I said it, it's really about, uh, breaking bread and really getting to know each other behind, you know, not with the screen, but in real time like we used
to. So, um, I encourage that with the residents. Let's get together. Let's talk it out. Uh, let's communicate. Um, because that's that's huge and important. But it was an awesome night. Um, and it was it was fun. Um, so so much is going on. The summer is
literally here and I'm so excited. So definitely come out for the Fourth of July festivities. That's going to be on July 1st. And then um I'm also hosting again the summer nights open mic and it's the Wednesdays the 7 uh I'm sorry I
think you know what I got to get back on the time but it's July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th. I can't believe I'm saying July. I see seven. Um, but definitely come out and we are also are having Land's music. Um, definitely
support us and they are going to they're preparing. So, all the kids that go to uh that music school that's in Rosal Park will be attending. So, I'm so excited about that. And um I think that's that's my report. If you need to reach me at rions
roselpark.net net or 9087268773. Thank you. Thank you, Councilwoman. Councilman Patel. Got to pay the bills. Got to pay the bill. I'm I'm getting that quot I'm getting that frame somewhere. That's good. Uh good evening everyone. The
momental commission is hosting a free kids movie night at the Casano Center this Saturday, June 7, starting at 5:00 p. p.m. They'll be showing the Lorax, a fun and meaningful movie, especially if the weather doesn't cooperate with for the feast. Snacks and drinks will be
provided. If you like more information about the environmental commission or if you're interested in volunteering at the Roso Park Community Garden, you can reach out to them through email or social media. And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to
contact me at kp patel rosopac.net. Thank you. This is my report. And a killer report, man. Councilman Rabbina. Thank you, Mayor. Good evening, colleagues. Good evening, Mayor. Good evening, Roseell Park. Uh let's start with transportation and safety. On May
21st, I participated along with my colleagues and like uh Councilman Johnson mentioned in NJ DOT's concept development meeting for Route 28. We discussed potential median closures, new crosswalks, overhead rapid uh rectangular flashing beacons, and other safety improvements projected for
completion by 2028. Yesterday, I joined BA Casaias in attending the Union County safe streets for all action plan meeting where we reviewed the high risk network and corridor analysis. Out of 20 hotspots throughout the county, Fetude, Michigan A ranked number four in the county for
needed safety improvements. Locust Street ranked number eight. We discussed bike and pedestrian safety strategies and countermeasures along with finalizing the corridor prioritization with another meeting to be scheduled before fall. I also joined my colleagues at the fire department remembrance
ceremony. Um moving on to infrastructure curb to curb restoration was complete on Beachwood Avenue as we heard earlier by American Waters contractor. I had advocated for this full restoration after residents shared that the original patchwork was insufficient which it woefully was. Thank you for bringing
those concerns to my attention. Uh we await the striping to be completed uh in the near future and I hope it's very near future. On May 30th, I met with professionals to discuss safety improvements around Aldian School and Park on Fate Avenue. Also in communication with engineers regarding
the firehouse expansion project in the fifth ward. Design renderings were shared and show the building will be extended 36 ft westward when facing the front with a depth of nearly 47 ft. The $1.5 million addition will include a new bay to accommodate the new $700,000
truck, entrance, dispatch area, records, and map room, and a chief's office, all with brick face and shingle roofing to match the existing structure. On to parks. Progress continues at Boy Scout Park with a new concrete pad poured for trash receptacles. Uh tree and shrub
planting is expected the week of June 16th. Next Thursday, June 12th, at 6:30 p.m., the Rosell Park Special Education Parent Advisory Group, CPAG, will host a welcome to summer event at the sensory friendly playground at Larretti Park. There will be snacks, goodie bags, and
fun for all. You don't need to have a child with a disability to attend. This event is for everyone. Also note, a communication board will be installed soon, and we've refreshed the mulch and reposition the raised garden beds with fresh soil. Thank you to DPW
Superintendent Buddhy and your crew. Uh the sensory beds will be designed to stimulate the senses, including sight, smell, touch, and sound, creating a space that's soothing and engaging for children, seniors, and individuals with sensory needs. Plants with fragrance,
color, texture, and movement like ornamental grasses or butterfly attracting flowers make this garden come to life. If any neighbors would like to donate plants, please reach out to me or send a message to CPAC through their Facebook page. On to new businesses. Res residents
asked for more coffee options and now we've got them. In addition to longtime favorites like Duncan, Sunrise, the Chilean Bakery, and Lios, we now welcome a few new businesses that have quietly opened. Can Can I just pause you real quick, Councilman? I I've have never had a more frustrating moment in my life as
seven years as mayor. as somebody on Facebook was like they were talking about like what could go potentially next to the to the train station because either the Ryan has a retail component or whatever and I I said I'm like could be another cafe there's actually going to have something
too and they're like and they're like how much coffee can we have in Rosal Park and the amount of times and I got elected people were like we need a cute cafe we need a cute cafe so seven years later to be like well now we've got too much I like literally almost just
smashed my laptop. I figured you'd appreciate that. I apologize. Continue your Continue your report. All right, so on to besides 7-Eleven. Sento House Coffee now open across from Burough Hall. We've got Pentock Coffee now serving just across from Kostas. And it looks like a new Colombian barbecue spot
at the corner of Sherman A and Route 28 on the east side regarding new businesses. And it looks like Ebanese or what used to be the old Welsh Farms La Chim Changanga Mexican restaurant uh is looking to open at the former Welsh Farms location near Bridge Street on the west side. And you may have noticed a
new wing stop signage at Meridia Rosel Park 10. So it's fantastic that we've got all these new businesses coming to town. Business owners and families continue to see the momentum and opportunity here in Rosel Park and they're continuing to invest. And for those who are curious about the commercial landscape, Rose Valley is
still for sale. It's currently listed at 1 and a half million. Lacatina is on the market for 1.4 million and Casios remains available at a million dollars. And with that, I wanted to recognize Dan Lozano, a fifth W resident and owner of Advanced Autoworks who recently expanded
into a larger facility at 464 South Aford. With more space, more parking, the same highquality service, Dan continues to grow his business. Visit advancedworksenj.com or call 908-377-9392 for more information. Also,
Viven Ggo, another Fifth Ward resident and the founder of Santa Yoga, has also expanded with a new second location at 1016 Styson Avenue Union. As Vivian often says, Santa is about helping people release what they've been holding on to, whether physical tension or
emotional weight, and reconnecting with themselves. Follow SA Yoga NJ on Instagram to learn more and join the class. Bottom line is when you have a plan, the skill, the drive, and the resources, the possibilities are endless. So, welcome to our new businesses and
congratulations once again to the to these residents. I'm proud to represent and uh they've followed their dreams and now seeing the success that they've worked so hard to earn. So, as always, if you have any questions, concerns, ideas, I want to hear from you. I can be reached at
8622360019 Jr. Park.net. Uh Mayor Signarelloo, colleagues on council, Rosel Park. Thank you so much. That's my report. Thank you, Alman. I don't know if you mentioned this. Also interesting to note Pentock um the owner and founder is a Rosal Park. Yeah. Did you Did you
mention that? Am I repeat? Okay. Yeah. Which I think is super cool. Yeah. Yeah. And actually um it's it's super weird. It's I mean it's the so he does um it's I think his big business is is roasting. The coffee is very good. Um but like
it's also super affordable in there. Like it's $3 for an espresso. I'm like, that's like actually pretty good for a for a cafe. So, um, let's hope they survive. Um, I have no What am I looking to Andrew? Andrew, make make sure they survive, man. Sento is really good, too.
Sento is very good, too. We all forgot about the car wash opening, right? Oh, team car wash. Team car wash. We said last It was the day. Was it two days after our last meeting? No. Huh? I thought it was right before. All right. I got to get this meeting. I
got to get this meeting in order. Yeah. The consent center. Huh? Right. Yes. Yes. That was a good one. Correct. That was a He mentioned that in the last report, but I have one more thing. Um Sorry. So good. Sorry. No, just cuz he
mentioned the boy scout. Um for the Girl Scout, uh I know Greg is here. They want the bridge back and they, you know, this is in June they do the bridge thing. Yep. Is it possible to get that done early, Craig? The send.
Craig, I'll email you tomorrow. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks, Council. I do want to get that rehab. That park, too, by the way. We should talk about that another day. Um, we all want it rehabbed. I want some trees is what I mostly want. I have no report. I'm done rambling. Um, may I have a
motion to open the public? Yes, it's Yeah, exactly. May I have a motion to open the public portion on any subject? So moved. Second. All in favor? I. Anybody? No takers. Come on. Shouldn't asked a second time.
Shouldn't asked a second, huh? What was that? You didn't want to disappoint. I There's no weed on the agenda, brother. Yet. Yet. Yeah. Don't do that. Belry, Raglin Drive, Rosal Park. Um, on the Sorbell, I
was confused. Mine's high. I must have the highest water usage in Rosal Park. Okay. But anyway, um, American water bills by the gallon or the cubic foot? It's cubic foot. I've learned a lot about this pretty quickly.
I believe the water bills are at cubic gallons. Cubic gallons. Okay. Well, it's cubic foot on the bill on American water. New Jersey American water. Now on the burrow, I'm
sorry, it's by the gallon I have on New Jersey American Water. They bill by the gallon. Correct. Or you're telling me? Yeah. But but just to be clear, let me I think I can make this really easy. We don't bill exactly the way American Water does. We we use their calculations
to make your bill, but we don't bill exactly the way we Is that right, Ken? Yeah. Thank you. Because the borrow bills by uh for the sore tax cubic foot, correct? 100 per 100 per 100 uh cubic yards. So I I called up 100 cubic feet.
Yeah. I called up New Jersey American Water. I got the bills for October, November, December. Mhm. So I have the gallons. Yep. Right. Uh so I'm trying to how do I equate this into the cubic feet on the um sore tax? That's what I'm
trying to figure out and see if everything jives because my number is really high. I'm 1360. Yeah. For three months, which is What was it? What was it last year? Just out of curiosity. Well, last year we paid double. No. Yeah. So, what was it two years ago? Two
years ago it was in the 300s. Was it that low? Yeah. So, it's just It doesn't jive. It It doesn't sound right. And I'm one person. Yeah. They have no leaks. They just changed the meter out last week. So I asked him if I had a leak.
Sure. He checked the old meter first with the water off. Yep. Needle didn't move. Yeah. And then he waited for me. Good guy. After the new meter, same thing. Yeah. Didn't move. So I I think the easiest way is maybe if I don't know, Ken, if you want to talk afterwards. I was I was just going to tell you to call the office tomorrow and
uh speak ask to speak to Dena. She's the tax collector. Okay. and she can go over your bills with the consumption. She can call up the report that the water company sent us and she can look and she'll be able to tell from the year if
your last three months are higher readings and there might be a potential for a leak or something of that nature. But that would be your best bet to do for tomorrow and uh she can help you. We're here until 12 o'clock. All right. Ask for Dana. Um two-part question. Yeah. Um all the residents on my street,
they ask me all the time. Yeah. Uh any update on Raglin with the milling and the paving? So, unfortunately, they're going to pay they're they're going to do it. They they meaning the water company's contractor. They're going to wait until
um Galloping Hill Road is completed, which they're working on now down in my second. So, they'll So, they'll come they'll come in and mill and pave everything at once, but Colonial hasn't even been started yet. Colonial is not getting done. They're not. No. Okay. Okay. They don't have to They don't have for what I don't know if they've there's a newer main on Colonial or what the
deal is. It's not within their scope, though. All right. Good enough. Thank you. Cool. Anybody else? Seeing no one, may I have a motion to close the public portion on any subject? So moved. Second. All in favor?
I. I. Uh do we have close session? Right. We do. Okay. May I have a motion to go into close? So moved. Oh yes, sorry. Read the thing. Whereas the mayor and council of the Bur Roso Park wish to discuss matters which are described by the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act NJSA10 4-12. And whereas the general nature of the subject to be discussed in
close session or contract negotiations the Burough of Kennallorth and whereas the time when and the circumstances under which the items discussed in close session will be disclosed to the public at a future time. Now therefore be resolved the mayor and council of the bur of Rosal Park County of Union State of New Jersey do now adjourn the open portion of the meeting and open a closed
portion of the meeting to discuss the affforementioned item. Need a motion and second to adopt. Can I get a motion? So moved. Second. All in favor? Uh, all in favor? Thank you. I got it. M fried
All in favor? I I mayor. In close session, the governing body discussed uh contract negotiations with the burrow of Kennaworth. There is no resolution at this moment. We have a motion to adjurnn. So moved. Second. All in favor?
I. Great meeting everybody.