WEBVTT

METADATA
Video-Count: 1
Video-1: youtube.com/watch?v=I3X6_qQbVts

Part: 1

1
00:00:28.000 --> 00:01:30.479
of a couple about 2800. on the way home. So many things 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

2
00:01:30.479 --> 00:01:45.759
for all. >> Please read the open public meeting statement. >> Adequate notice of this meeting of the township council of the township of Roxbury was given as required by the open public meeting act as follows. On December 31st, 2025, notice was emailed

3
00:01:45.759 --> 00:02:01.759
in fact to the daily records and ledger west reporter and published in the daily record and the shall also remain posted throughout the year on the bullet board main hallway of the municipal building. >> Thank you. Roll call. >> Councilwoman, I'm here. Council

4
00:02:01.759 --> 00:02:16.319
>> here. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley >> here. >> Councilman Dilippo >> here. >> Councilman Hall >> here. Councilman Riley >> here. >> Mayor Patillo >> here. I am going to uh move some things around

5
00:02:16.319 --> 00:02:39.599
on our agenda. I'd like to pull up as a 3B resolution 2026171, a resolution appointing Steve Senise, acting township manager of the township of Roxberry. >> Everybody. Uh any discussion?

6
00:02:39.599 --> 00:02:56.400
Roll call. Councilwoman, >> yes. >> Councilman Carrie, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley, >> yes. >> Councilman Dippo, >> yes. >> Councilman Hall, >> Councilman Riley, >> yes. >> Mayor Pato, >> yes. Uh, Mr. Acting Township Manager

7
00:02:56.400 --> 00:03:14.080
Steve Sne, welcome to the Deis. Um, I know you've been in town uh for six years now, and you've been extremely creative, talented, and a good leader. We're really looking forward to seeing what you do at this level. So, thank you for being here with us. Does anyone else

8
00:03:14.080 --> 00:03:59.280
on the council wish my own experience is there? So I just want to congratulate >> Steve. Good luck, >> Steve. You always been the go-to guy.

9
00:03:59.280 --> 00:04:18.479
Um, ever since I've been here, so you know, wherever we need to get something done within a township, it's always worth Steve. Well, Steve, now you're here. You deserve to be here to continue to work with you and mayor.

10
00:04:18.479 --> 00:04:34.000
Welcome. I enjoy I guess this means we'll see you twice during budget time. And I really appreciate some of the technology that you bring. >> Thank you, Steve. >> All right. Go on. Item four,

11
00:04:34.000 --> 00:04:51.360
presentations award, etc. Certificate of appreciation for Mike Mangano, Memorial Day Committee Chairman. I have a certificate here. Mike Mo, chairman, 2026 Memorial Day parades committee. The mayor and council of the town rock we sincerely thank you

12
00:04:51.360 --> 00:05:09.000
for your continued service to our community as chairman of the 2026 Memorial Day parade committee which serves to remember and honor our veterans. Mayor Shanello Mike, thank you so much for everything.

13
00:05:11.120 --> 00:05:25.919
you know that that parade um you know in my tenure here uh in my opinion would not be the same without you. I see the hard work and dedication and the wrangling that you do to get it pulled together and I commend you for that. So thank you so much.

14
00:05:25.919 --> 00:05:51.759
>> Thank you. wasn't much of a parade this year unfortunately had a different for's always next year but I'm glad I got to actually get talk about Jeff's service >> which uh when you get to actually speak

15
00:05:51.759 --> 00:06:08.319
to him there's a lot more to his story I just kept it condensed but it's an amazing thing that he did really really wellad And I was I wasn't going to point this out, but since you pointed out there's no parade this year, >> you're not going to be 2027.

16
00:06:08.319 --> 00:06:41.520
>> Yeah. >> Thank you very much. This brings us to item five, approval of minutes, June 9th, 2026. >> Second. Any discussion? >> Roll call. >> Counciloman. >> Yes. >> Councilman Kerry.

17
00:06:41.520 --> 00:06:57.520
>> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley. >> Yes. >> Councilman Dubov, >> Councilman Hall, >> Councilman Riley, >> Mayor Pat, >> yes. This brings us to our first public portion. Does anyone in the public wish township business? Please come to the microphone. State your name and address.

18
00:06:57.520 --> 00:07:15.840
For the record, please maintain three minutes and one appearance for individual. Seeing none, I'll close public. Brings us to item seven, reports of council, leazison, representative council committee, new and old business. All right.

19
00:07:15.840 --> 00:07:32.479
So, um I'm sure everyone has heard the report and seen the what's been going on. Uh we here at Roxberry encouraged by the recent report that DHS um may not be proceeding with the idea for a proposed processing center in Roxberry and is

20
00:07:32.479 --> 00:07:48.800
considering the sale of the property here in town. While such a development is welcome news for our residents and our community, we remain cautiously optimistic until this information is formally confirmed by the appropriate federal authorities and formalized in

21
00:07:48.800 --> 00:08:04.960
federal district court. As we have stated from the beginning, Roxbury Township will not alter its course of action based on speculations, rumors, or media reports alone. The township council remains steadfast in our in our commitment to pursuing every legal,

22
00:08:04.960 --> 00:08:22.160
legislative, and administrative avenue available to protect the people, property, and resources of Roxbury Township. At this time, the Roxberry Towns litigation against the Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the New Jersey uh Attorney General's

23
00:08:22.160 --> 00:08:38.719
Office remains active until we receive official confirmation regarding the status of the property. 1879 Route 46. We will continue to monitor developments closely and remain vigilant in safeguarding the interests of our residents. Our priority has always been

24
00:08:38.719 --> 00:08:59.279
and will continue to be the residents of Roxbury Township and we will continue to advocate tirelessly on behalf of our community. Moving on to the next topic. Uh last night we um I'm sorry, last week I attended the Lake Muskan regional

25
00:08:59.279 --> 00:09:14.800
planning board meeting. Not much going on over there. Harvesting is is full effect on Lake Musk Nekcon. Um there's an outbreak of water chestnuts that they're working on um treating additional treatments this year that just they didn't originally budget for,

26
00:09:14.800 --> 00:09:30.000
but not a problem and that lake should be um back up to par as soon as possible. I'd also like to thank the BOE for the invitation we all received for the graduation in 2026 that happened last year of our Roxberry High School

27
00:09:30.000 --> 00:09:46.880
graduating class. Um I wish all of those students the best. Um I know a lot of those children um since my daughter graduated from there last year and um you know they're they're a good group of kids. I wish them best of luck uh in their future endeavor. A few of them are

28
00:09:46.880 --> 00:10:03.279
going to the military, few of them are going right into the workforce. when we're going into next step universities or higher level education. Um, and I'm sure wherever they end up, they're going to do very, very well. >> That's all for me, Deputy Mayor.

29
00:10:03.279 --> 00:10:34.640
>> Thank you, Mayor. I have nothing tonight. >> Riley, very short country. towns that get involved in it. Usually the most people try to make it audience and

30
00:10:34.640 --> 00:11:18.160
tell us on Saturday afternoon. master takes place we'll have 4th of July. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh the library had a really really poignant and well attended uh uh Junth and Pride event on June

31
00:11:18.160 --> 00:11:33.920
12th. It was um it was a packed room. Um and there was an interview with a fellow named Walton Nagel who was a local resident. Um but his partner um is featured in a in

32
00:11:33.920 --> 00:11:49.680
the movie Rustin and which chronicles civil rights movement and the plight of of gay at that time. It was just fascinating to listen to somebody who actually lived through that issue. There are plenty of other activities

33
00:11:49.680 --> 00:12:05.760
going on in the library for Junth Pride this month. I urge everybody to go to the library and take advantage of that. And then finally, we had an EDC meeting tonight. We're just the beginning of, I think, an exciting project. Sean and

34
00:12:05.760 --> 00:12:20.720
Mary jump in on this with the high school to um perhaps produce some marketing videos for the township, the the Chamber of Commerce. So we're going to start working ourselves into the curriculum

35
00:12:20.720 --> 00:12:37.839
for next year to do that. And this was interesting. We're going to invite them to come. Students from this class. Uh this is the Gail's production vision. Uh some of them have developed a

36
00:12:37.839 --> 00:12:59.680
marketing strategy for the movie. And so they have this whole they worked out this whole plan of how develop that that site and we thought it' be fun if they came in. I >> I love this program, Bob, and I love

37
00:12:59.680 --> 00:13:15.440
working with the schools. It's just another great example of ways the township is looking to partner with the school um and and showcase those students at that school. um extremely talented young people in many different um curriculums there at the high school and and throughout all of our school

38
00:13:15.440 --> 00:13:40.959
system. >> And then it also exposes those guys, the kids to some civic leaders as well as business leaders um in town. I think that that >> Councilman Carrie >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Bronx Board of

39
00:13:40.959 --> 00:14:02.720
Education had their um meeting on June the 15th. Um there were a number of presentations. The 2026 Roxbury High School Ballot Victorian and Sally Salutator. Um, they were uh I know I'm going to

40
00:14:02.720 --> 00:14:18.000
butcher this last name. I'm sorry. Was Miss Sen Wow Sel and Angela Boston were the two

41
00:14:18.000 --> 00:14:37.120
recipients. Um, the Roxbury High School designated as a ITA STEM school of excellence. The 2026 rising star award uh went to um

42
00:14:37.120 --> 00:14:53.839
one of the special education teachers from Eisenhower Middle School and the Eisenhower Middle School Boys and Girls

43
00:14:53.839 --> 00:15:10.800
Outdoor Track Team uh were recognized for the 2026 Greater Morris County Junior Schools Tournament Champions. Awesome. That's all I had with the kids

44
00:15:10.800 --> 00:15:25.360
everywhere in this town. >> Well, Deputy Mayors, you'd like to say something? >> I did. I forgot one thing. >> Councilman Riley, remind me. Uh June 27 Lake at 9:00 a.m. The PPA 311 is running

45
00:15:25.360 --> 00:15:41.360
their 5K running walk. Um the donation, all the money that's collected goes to three families in town, three children that have leukemia in town and they they run these great events and stuff for the community. Um if you Google it, you can

46
00:15:41.360 --> 00:15:59.759
find out all about it. You can be in the race or you can just make a donation. >> Thank you. I would like that we had a successful mobile motor vehicle center visit last week. A bunch of my seniors

47
00:15:59.759 --> 00:16:15.120
were able to get in and get their real IDs and they were actually able to take some walk-ins which was really nice and we will be on our on the schedule for January. Every January they will contact me so I can I will set this up for every

48
00:16:15.120 --> 00:16:40.560
year. >> That's perfect. Thank you. Mhm. >> Anything else? >> No. Okay. >> Thank you, Councilman Hall. >> Thank you. It's a little strange having RA's comments.

49
00:16:40.560 --> 00:16:56.240
I am absolutely thrilled of the prospect of the detention center in our facility not being in Roxbury Township. Hoping for positive news, um, written news as soon as possible on that. Um,

50
00:16:56.240 --> 00:17:11.760
Jackie, shout out to you as far as the, uh, ID, the real IDs are concerned. I know you I think you plan on doing that every year. Correct. Thank you. >> Yeah. So, it's it's a really good program. Thank you for bringing it in. Uh, attended both the St. Theres and

51
00:17:11.760 --> 00:17:26.880
high school graduations. High school graduations with the mayor. Um, you know, high school had to move it inside for the day. But it was it still worked out >> pretty darn good, I have to admit. Um, very well received. Congratulations to

52
00:17:26.880 --> 00:17:43.600
all the uh all the graduates at Roxbury High School. Uh, this Thursday is our annual kids triathlon. Hopefully there won't be a rain out this year. Uh, this is one of my most loved events within the township.

53
00:17:43.600 --> 00:17:58.720
guys. Uh I guess visit the Bob and Jim. I won't be able to attend the joint master plan affordable housing meeting is a conflict in the times as far as that's concerned because I got to be there at 3:00 in the afternoon. So I will be at the triathlon.

54
00:17:58.720 --> 00:18:14.799
Um Mark mentioned the PBA 5K at Horseshoe Lake. again if you can donate to that. Um I think we have a a fleet meeting uh later uh next week as well as a recreation meeting I'll be pending

55
00:18:14.799 --> 00:18:32.000
next week. Um, we need to set up uh, and I'll provide some dates in the near future for our girls high school softball team that won the state sectionals, bring them into council, as well as our division, uh, track teams

56
00:18:32.000 --> 00:18:50.080
that repeated this year as champions. Um, and a side note, uh, we continue to work with the D, um, our legislature, Senator Bu manager's office in regards to the, uh,

57
00:18:50.080 --> 00:19:07.120
smell issue on Pleasant Village States. Hopefully, we'll come to a conclusion on that soon. And that will be all. Thank you, madam clerk. >> Nothing. Thank you, >> Mr.

58
00:19:07.520 --> 00:19:24.080
Thank you. Uh Mr. Sice, uh I think this might be a great opportunity to maybe introduce yourself to the township for those who may not know who you are in addition to anything else you may have to say. Mayor, thank you, council.

59
00:19:24.080 --> 00:19:38.880
So, I've been with the township six and a half years. I've been with the public works team for quite some time now. um obviously stepping into this role. I want to thank the mayor and council uh for the confidence that you placed in me for lead such a wonderful organization and township during this transitional

60
00:19:38.880 --> 00:19:55.039
period. Um I want to re reassure everyone that I do not take this responsibility lightly. Uh as I am committed to working diligently to ensure the continued success of Roxbury Township. As I assume this role, I will strive to provide the highest level of service to our staff,

61
00:19:55.039 --> 00:20:11.360
residents, business owners, and elected officials alike. I look forward to working collaboratively with everyone to maintain the high standards of service and professionalism that our community expects expects and deserves. Roxbury truly has a great team of individuals that help run the day-to-day operations

62
00:20:11.360 --> 00:20:27.440
of the organization. And I am committed to working collaboratively with the mayor, council, staff, residents, and others to identify and implement the best possible solutions for everyone. By fostering cooperation, encouraging constructive dialogue, I'm confident

63
00:20:27.440 --> 00:20:43.840
that we can address challenges effectively while continuing to move the township forward in a positive and productive manner. And I'm excited to serve in this capacity and contribute to the ongoing and continued success of Rockford Township. Um, you know, I've been since my time with the township, I've implemented some interesting and

64
00:20:43.840 --> 00:21:00.240
different programs here that, you know, they've been both productive and um have proven to save tax dollars, which I think is import So continue looking to continue that success here at this in this position. So thank you.

65
00:21:00.240 --> 00:21:31.600
>> Thank you. >> Any business? >> All right. >> Item eight. Matter request referred by council members, managers, attorneys, and clerks. >> Any discussion on these? outside production company. So maybe a

66
00:21:31.600 --> 00:21:52.799
little reminder about shut down. >> We do, but it's an outside production company. >> Steve, the music was a little loud about 3/4 of a mile away. from where they were a couple of nights ago, but it was

67
00:21:52.799 --> 00:22:11.840
within wasn't 10:00. So, um, and we're not getting any complaints, right? >> No, no, not to my knowledge. I think the last year or two has been um better since we spoke to them, but we'll certainly reach out to them as well as

68
00:22:11.840 --> 00:22:40.000
>> volume as well. >> Nice to see a lot of activity. >> Anything else? All in favor? >> I nine, introduction of proposed ordinances, there are none. 10, hearing adoption of ordinance on the second reading, there are none. 11, introduction of adoption and adoption of

69
00:22:40.000 --> 00:23:02.679
resolutions. I will move if I can 2026 148 26 149 through 2026 177

70
00:23:03.039 --> 00:23:28.640
>> 171 exclude 171 exclude 171 second >> I just have one question it's just for my clarification Amy so I understand uh 2026156 which is the

71
00:23:28.640 --> 00:23:45.440
of Red Lobers license versus 2026160 which is granting the renewal license for Tommy's. Isn't it the same building? >> Tommy's tavern was uh they did not

72
00:23:45.440 --> 00:24:10.159
purchase the Red Lobster liquor license. They purchased the building. They purchased a pocket license that was being held by Urban Edge. So there's still available licend and that's for sale or they're looking

73
00:24:10.159 --> 00:24:32.080
for somebody to purchase that mayor if I may one of the resolutions here is I just wanted to mention that here if anybody had question audience Is there anything you'd like any comments on that? >> I have a couple quick comments on the

74
00:24:32.080 --> 00:24:54.080
audit just for you. >> Sure. >> Obviously, I want to say you are once again getting a very good clean audit and it was a pleasure to do it. Your continued strong fiscal management of this town is to be commended. Um your

75
00:24:54.080 --> 00:25:09.600
fund balance this year did decrease but that was expected due to the use of surplus by in for the 25 budget to hold taxes last year. So the decrease that we see in fund balance completely expected. Your tax collection rate actually bumped

76
00:25:09.600 --> 00:25:25.840
itself up into the 99%. So I get to say here that you've always been in the 98.8. We're now in the 99.03. So that's a a little >> when you charge a fair. >> Exactly. Your collections come in on taxes. people understand what you're saying is that 99%

77
00:25:25.840 --> 00:25:41.360
>> 99.03% of your taxes >> pay in their taxes which is a spectacular >> collection rate. Um fund balance in water did increase about $70,000. Sewer did decrease about 140. It's pretty much

78
00:25:41.360 --> 00:25:57.520
what they've both been doing on and up and down just the littlest bit. Um overall debt, you do have some serial bonds out, but that's the landing project with a final maturity of 2032. You have some green trust loans on a small project that are will be paid off

79
00:25:57.520 --> 00:26:14.320
in 2029 and you do have some bond anticipation notes. It's a little over 800,000 and that's issued for the funding of the horseshoe lake turf field which is funded with recreation dollars. Um, water does have some debt about 2.7 million which has been used to maintain

80
00:26:14.320 --> 00:26:30.400
the structure and the pro on the projects and their improvements and sewer has just under 5 million which is to maintain your sewer plants. Um, we do have two repeat recommendations in the report. They've probably been here forever. Even though you have a fantastic collection rate, you do have a

81
00:26:30.400 --> 00:26:47.039
few tax title leans and so we want to always say continue to collect those because it's not so much about the leans. What it is is you have to pay the county and the schools on those unpaying tax on those unpaid leads. So, we always recommend that. Um, I do have a few suggestions that I like to tell

82
00:26:47.039 --> 00:27:03.039
everybody every year. Um, you do have some older ordinances and that's always a good time. We always use a five-year benchmark. Review all the older ordinances. Is there anything left in those projects? Can we cancel them and repurpose those dollars for new projects? Um, and the same thing with

83
00:27:03.039 --> 00:27:18.640
the grants. There's a those grant receivables. always pursue a collection of those grants to make sure you get those dollars. We don't want you to ever have spent grant dollars that you can no longer collect on. And there are two accounting standards for next year because the auditors can never do anything alone may make me change

84
00:27:18.640 --> 00:27:34.880
things. So we will you'll see but it's strictly on a footnote disclosure. So the footnotes related to your fixed assets and possible sub um subsequent events would be showing up in the report. So you might see a new footnote next year. If there's anything subsequent that happens post year end,

85
00:27:34.880 --> 00:27:51.039
we we would probably be disclosing it now in the 2026 audit. You can see that as a footnote. Otherwise, it's small corrective action plan to correct those few things. Another fantastic year. >> Thank you. Anybody have any questions for

86
00:27:51.039 --> 00:28:16.799
you? >> Just like receivables are mostly like items that we haven't done yet. So, it's a receable we haven't so I can't collect it until we do it,

87
00:28:16.799 --> 00:28:32.720
>> which is perfect. And like we always say, make sure if they get delayed because a lot of projects have gotten delayed over the last couple of years just before you start spending them, make sure follow up to make sure they're still available before you spend them because I'd hate for you to get into the situation knowing you had a grant. You

88
00:28:32.720 --> 00:28:48.320
spent the money now and now you can't collect on it. So always make sure on any of those delays you follow up first just to make sure >> we're going to get that money. >> Did you want that money? You want other people? You want other people's money. >> You always want other people's money.

89
00:28:48.320 --> 00:29:02.399
Thank you. Anything else? >> So nothing like this happens all by itself, right? We have to thank our staff from the top of the staff and Valerie also as well as all the people

90
00:29:02.399 --> 00:29:23.760
who work this to have a a community that's that has fiscally strong is not an accident. So I want to thank everybody feel good. Any other discussion on any other

91
00:29:23.760 --> 00:30:08.640
resolution? That's not The other thing is >> all right. Well, Amy, roll call. >> Counciloman, >> yes. >> Councilman Kerry, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley, >> yes. >> Councilman Dwell, >> yes. >> Councilman Hall, >> yes. >> Council Ly,

92
00:30:08.640 --> 00:30:29.279
>> yes. >> Mayor Pat, >> yes. brings us to personnel change. There are none communications June 19th, 2026. Right, moving on. This brings us to our second public portion. Is anybody in the public spirit on any topic? Please come

93
00:30:29.279 --> 00:30:44.240
to the microphone, state your name and address for the record. Three minutes per appearance and one appearance. >> This is not this is not my speaking, but um Councilman Riley, you're getting the wine one. We're sure that everything's

94
00:30:44.240 --> 00:31:01.360
gone, right? You pop in the cork. Okay. Um anyway, um so, uh Bonnie, um Randolph, um Amy, if you can take my address out for the minutes, please would appreciate it. >> Your address has not been in.

95
00:31:01.360 --> 00:31:16.720
>> Oh, okay. So, Google's just doing it themselves. Wonderful. Okay. Um so, I know I'm to address you, but I don't think you can answer the question. Um All right. So, God will it it it connects to what I asked um many weeks

96
00:31:16.720 --> 00:31:33.520
ago. Um then it was that if they decide to uh end the deal. So now my question is God willing they will end it and the building will go up for sale. Who because I think everybody wants that

97
00:31:33.520 --> 00:31:49.760
building gone. Who is um is the town responsible now? Like you guys as a council, is it um does that make sense? Like who is it when when you wanted to sell it and you probably didn't want to sell to DHS?

98
00:31:49.760 --> 00:32:09.200
>> So we don't the township doesn't dictate real est. >> Okay. So you guys you guys as a council have nothing to do with >> Okay. Thank you. You answered my question. Easy peasy. >> Anybody else in the public wish to be

99
00:32:09.200 --> 00:32:51.679
here? >> Close public. >> Close public. Do we have an executive session? Mr. As it a resolution of the township of council of the township of Roxbury in the county

100
00:32:51.679 --> 00:33:08.000
of Morris, New Jersey authorizing conference of the township of council of the public school whereas it is deemed appropri of council discuss the matters here and after mentioned without the presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of RS104-12 section B of the open public meetings

101
00:33:08.000 --> 00:33:23.679
act now therefore be it resolved that the town of council county of matters relating to contract negotiations PDA 411 and attorney client privation tax bill Roxville shall be discussed by the township council without the presence of

102
00:33:23.679 --> 00:33:41.760
the All >> in favor, >> folks. We're going to go into executive session in the other room. We will not be taking any action. While we're in that room, I don't know how long we'll be. Um I don't anticipate us being very

103
00:33:41.760 --> 00:33:50.919
long, but I've been fooled before. Uh when we do return, I do not anticipate us taking any action. Thank you, everyone.