Good evening. This meeting is being held in accordance to the to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. Annual annual notice of this meeting was published in the Union County Local Source and in the Newark Star-Ledger. Said notice was posted in the municipal
building and a copy is on file with the borough clerk. Fire exits and to the directions I'm indicating. >> [clears throat] >> 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 Petroski. >> Here. >> Councilman Johnson will be absent. Councilwoman uh Councilman Ravina. >> Here. >> Councilwoman Lyons. >> Here.
>> Councilman Patel. >> Here. >> Councilman Castullins is also absent. Mayor Signorelli. >> Here. >> You have a quorum, Mayor. >> Mr. Clerk, please lead us in 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. >> 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 certificates of recognition, the Diamondettes. So, Councilman Jay and Councilwoman Rosanne Alliance, you're
going to lead us with that, please. >> Good evening, everyone. Oh, sorry. This is Mike is hot. We are going to actually honor a great group of 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. >> [applause] >> I'd like to thank Mayor Signorelli 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 see 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 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 Mayory, was a Roosevelt Park teacher and a baton twirler for our town. She later established Patty's Dolls 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 Roosevelt 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? >> Yes. >> [applause] >> All right, Little Gems, come on up. >> Little Gems!
>> Yay! Diamondettes Little gems. All right, so tell everybody Diamondettes. >> Diamondettes. >> 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. This was a brand new tiny tot team this year. And amazingly, 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 Polowski. >> [applause] >> She brings her love for modeling and she uses that confidence in her performance. We have Mia Suarez, 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. >> [applause and cheering] >> I want to have them say something. Is that okay?
>> 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? What's your favorite ice cream? >> Vanilla.
>> Okay, cuz listen, we got to talk ice cream. What's your favorite part? What's your name again? >> Mia. >> Mia, what's your favorite part about baton twirling? >> I'm throwing my baton up in the air and catching it. >> I love that. And what's your favorite 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. >> [applause] >> 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. >> [laughter] >> But I just want to commend Nicole because I I was saying this to you outside is that your passion just is
transferred onto 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. Um, I just wanted to talk quickly about
these amazing little girls. Uh, Juliana Concetta Schultz is my daughter, my most difficult student to teach. >> [laughter and gasps] >> 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. Juliana 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 Sauce, 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] >> Thank you. >> Now we'll have the Excuse me. Um
spring season athletic awards with Joe 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
Signorello, town council, our recreation liaison Councilman Petroski, 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 Petroski want to recognize these accomplishments regardless of the coaches and athletes'
ability to attend. To that To that end, please let me introduce our spring track coaches, Coach Pugh and Coach Pascarello. >> [applause] >> Yeah, come on up. >> Great. Thank you. Yeah. You just stand here and join us.
Track and field. This runner placed second in the Valley Conference Championships, 100 m and 200 m. 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 of champions top 20 in the state of New Jersey Skyler Boyd.
>> [applause] [applause] >> One of the starters. Congratulations. These field athletes placed honorable mention in all Union County conference Valley division in discus Anthony Cianfrahca.
>> [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] >> 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 Gegory. >> [applause] [applause] >> Next. Okay. So So next we'll introduce baseball.
>> Okay. Brian is the president of the Little 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 Madeleine Hemingway. >> [applause] >> And first team all Union County Conference Mia Batello. >> [applause] >> Unfortunately, he couldn't attend, but congratulations. Next baseball.
The 2026 baseball Union County Conference Valley Division champions. Stat girls Naomi Cansayu. >> [applause] >> Jaden Cole. >> [applause]
>> Jaslyn Castro. Brielle Woodham. >> [applause] >> And Genesis Ortiz. >> [applause] >> Now the players. Julian Candelaria. >> [applause] >> Michael Bermersky.
>> [applause] >> Anthony Damiano. >> [applause] >> Jose Candelaria. >> [applause] >> Kellen Crawford. >> [applause] >> Colin King. Darian Downey. >> [applause]
>> Jesse Garnick. >> [applause] >> Ryan Varela. >> [applause] >> Gerald Boniface. >> [applause] >> Danny Lopez. >> [applause] >> Yanthony Novas.
>> [applause] >> Noah Silva. >> [applause] >> Shiaka Gassama. 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] [clears throat] >> Okay, as liaison to the recreation committee, um
uh we have two members that will 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. 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. Roselle Park Recreation will miss them. Uh Tina, could you come
up, please? Tina is the uh uh the chairman of the recreation thing. All right. Um So, we both you know, come up. Yeah. 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 Okay. Pat, thank you. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. >> Okay. Kathleen. >> Thank you.
>> [applause] >> Tina, you want to say anything? >> [applause] >> Thank you. >> No, but >> They can. We just wanted to thank them for all their years of service on the committee. >> Yeah, did you want to do this? >> We just wanted to thank them for all their years of service on the committee. We're going to miss you, guys. >> Okay.
>> [applause] >> Thank you. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Thank you. >> No, I'll take it. >> Thank you. >> Sorry about >> It's okay. >> I will. >> I'll be back by the wall. >> I have a motion to have 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've got homework, go home and do it. >> [laughter] >> You're so sweet. You're so wonderful. Thank you very much. I appreciate
Thank you. >> Bye-bye. >> Thank you. Yeah, of course. >> Congratulations. >> I have a motion that bills and payrolls not be read and passed 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. >> 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. >> Would 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. >> I have a motion to adopt 2860. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion?
Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman >> Councilman Petrosky. Yes. >> Councilman Ravina. >> 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 the public hearing on ordinance number 2861. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> Aye. >> Would 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 I have a motion to close the public hearing on
ordinance 2861. >> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> 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 Ravina. >> 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 as and titled 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. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petrosky. >> Yes. >> Councilman Ravina. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Lyons. >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel.
>> Yes. >> Four votes in the affirmative, Mayor, the ordinance is introduced. >> Mr. Clerk, 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, an 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 [clears throat] have a motion to approve ordinance 2863
for introduction and fix the date for second and public hearing as August 20th, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion? Mr. Clerk, please call the roll. >> Councilman Petrosky. >> Yes. >> Councilman Ravina. >> Yes.
>> Councilwoman Lyons. >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel. >> Yes. >> 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. Clerk, please read all resolutions by title. >> Yes, Mayor. Resolution 136-26 is accepting the resignation of Andrew J. Ksiadz 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 C Rosal Park LLC for the 2026-2027 licensing term
pursuant to ABC Advisory Notice AN-2025-01. Resolution 139-26 is accepting 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 Gonzales 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 Zack 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 6-month extension to the appointment of Alexander Mirabella as Chief
Administrative Officer pursuant to resolution number 37825. Resolution 14826 is appointing Kevin R. Torres Vega to the position of violations clerk within the Roselle Park Municipal Court. Resolution 14926 is urging the State of
New Jersey to strengthen oversight of autism therapy services while protecting family access to care. Resolution 15026 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 15126 is authorizing the borough clerk to auction auction unclaimed vehicles. Resolution 15226 is authorizing renewal of ABC license number 2015-3117-1 American Legion Post 60 doing business as American Legion Post 60 Inc.
for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 15326 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-3118-1 West End Community Center doing business as West End Community Center for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 15426 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 15526 is authorizing renewal of the alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-3312-6 CDR Group LLC doing business as Costa
Del Rey for the 2026-2027 licensing term. Resolution 15626 26 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015- 3315-5 Liquor 157 LLC doing business as Deluxe Enterprises Inc. Deluxe Event
Planning and Rentals LLC for the 26-27 licensing term. Resolution 15726 is authorizing renewal of alcoholic beverage control license number 2015-3316-7 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, Roselle Park Liquors LLC doing business as Roselle 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? >> Aye. >> I I with an abstention on 147. >> Uh >> You want to pull it? >> I didn't I didn't I didn't hear you. Sorry.
>> 47 an abstention? >> Uh vote on it separately. >> Vote on it separately or can we just blanket? >> Vote on it separately, yeah. >> So it's 147? >> Yes. >> 147-26? >> 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 the motion. Who's the second on the motion? >> No, we just need a motion. >> Oh. He's making the motion. >> Need a motion. >> Need a motion. >> going to make the motion. >> Oh.
>> Need a motion. Need a motion. Uh there's no motion. Carry on, right? >> I If you want to. But you want to reappoint Al like? >> Oh. >> [laughter] >> He's abstaining so he can 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 Lion seconded by Patel. Councilman Petroski? >> Yes. >> Councilman Rubino?
>> Abstain. >> Abstain. >> Councilman Lion? >> Yes. >> Councilman Patel? >> Yes. >> Four votes two votes in the affirmative. Three votes in the affirmative. One abstention. The resolution is adopted. >> Thank you. >> Great job. >> Okay. Thank you all.
>> That was close Al. >> [laughter] >> Me neither. >> Reports? Reports of the borough council council and committees. So, Councilman Petroski. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh first of all, I want to send my
condolences out to Wesley Zapatashina. 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. Uh so we discussed that. Okay. Uh June 13th, I went to the ribbon cutting ceremony at
Rotel's and service multi-service which is on Chestnut Street. 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 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 say, they it uh it's very good that the uh baseball team won the
conference this year. So, um I um I want to uh uh If you need to contact me, get me at jpetrosky@rosellepark.net, 908-666-7821. And that's my report, Mayor. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Councilman Petrosky. 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 uh next Tuesday if I'm not mistaken. Uh, so I'm excited for them and I just want to wish you all uh just
great success in the future. Um, we have some amazing events coming up in the summer. So please uh definitely come out. These are for you. Uh, we want you to come out. We want you to be participating in that. July 1st is our uh
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 uh July 15th actually we are having
a showcase of talent open mic. Please come out. It's at the gazebo. Um, rain date is July 22nd if I believe. Uh, Lands Music, our hometown music school, uh 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, uh do something to really show off uh 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 uh just
just have a great time. Sorry, want to read something really quick. 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 stop 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 communities.
Compassion creates miracles. Just remember that cuz when you have compassion towards somebody, 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 Second 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 Rubaina. >> 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 Loretti Park. I'm 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 bureau's construction office and I are working together regarding structural concerns raised by neighbors in the ward, and will 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 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 abuse of 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 Roseville 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 de 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.
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 council president, I
was pleased to join residents, business, and chamber leaders Jim Masterson, Barbara LeBourt, Commissioner Signorello, and my council colleagues at the recent 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 July and family swim night on July 9th. You can find full details and RSVP information to the swim night on the bureau'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. As always, I can be reached at 862-236-0019 mayor@rosellepark. That concludes my
report. >> Thanks, councilman. So, I have this 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 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 and the ultimate triumph of black
Americans while recommitting ourselves to a 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, I just couple of things I attended the greater Union Township Roselle Park Chamber Commerce breakfast last Friday
networking a lot of businesses promoting Roselle Park. It's a well-attended event in Union Township. And I would like to also value and uh 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 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. Other than that, that's the end of my report. You
need to get a hold of me, it's jsignorella@rosapark.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. >> Thank you.
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 Jamie 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 uh 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 do 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 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 it what I believe it's people involved in the Borough Rosa Park um that um people that bring something to the maybe during the construction
uh business union uh um um um a resident has uh interest in the heart and soul of Rosa Park. Uh I do believe this resident is uh part of 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? >> Um 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 regulatorily 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 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 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 the 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 am 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 >> finish your statement and then I could reply at the end of that. >> finished for the moment, you know. So.
>> Why it's so why so why don't you wait till your time is up and let her 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, follow 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. It'll be cool. You know. 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 >> Yeah. >> 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 that You know my name? It's not
about my hiding my identity. It's a demonstration to show people that we have rights. >> Sir, we we do give some time. We're giving you some of your time. If if there's anybody else like to speak, please come forward. Is anybody else >> Very discouraging.
>> Seeing no one further, I have a motion to close the public portion on agenda Excuse me. Uh Yeah. And it's a second. All in favor? >> Is there a motion? >> Oh, who motioned? A motion and second?
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> 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, uh first it goes to me in my heart, and then I do share it. Now, um 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.
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 single time. You know, people actually 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. You 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 [clears throat] 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. >> [clears throat] >> 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
for me first, you know, so it's it's that hard 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. >> That was what I was hoping for. With my time frame, but thank you for allowing me have a moment to >> But seriously, if you want coffee and let's hang like literally let's put our heads together. I'll let's do it. My
[clears throat] 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? >> I.
>> I. >> See you July 16th. >> Oh my gosh. >> Mhm.