31st, 2024. Notice was emailed and facts to the daily record, the north side ledger, the West Marsh reporter, and published in the daily record. Notice will also remain posted throughout the year on the bullet board in the May hallway of the municipal building. >> Thank you. Roll call.
>> Councilwoman Alre >> here. >> Councilman Carrie >> here. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley >> here. >> Councilman D. Philippo >> here. >> Councilman Hall here. >> Councilman Riley here. >> Mayor Patillo >> here. bring us some presentation, awards, etc. Tonight we have
certificates of appreciation for our um supporters and contributors for our hometown hero manner program. Um just have a couple comments to start off before we give the the appreciation certificates up. Um I truly believe that
our hometown heroes banner program is the absolute correct program to have in Roxbury Township. Um recognizes such um a great group of individuals that without them we may not be here doing
and uh doing what we get to do enjoying the freedoms that we get to enjoy. So um I wholeheartedly stood behind the program when it was brought to us and um it was my pleasure to even participate uh in making sure that that program uh
came to fruition. If if you ever wonder why you should go to sucker sunny day, this would be a good reason to do it because this is how this happened. >> We were approached sunny day about not this year, two years ago and we said,
"Yeah, that's a great idea." And here we are. That this is what I like about this program and what we're doing tonight. recognize how a program like this can actually come to fruition and um so it's people in this room tonight made this
possible um for the town of Roxbury and we should be very proud I I often tell everybody I'm so fortunate to live and serve in Roxbury Township because of the people and the businesses in it that support and come together um for great
causes and time and need and it's a truly special place Roxbury County So come around. >> It's not that easy to get bother to stop talking. You have to like once in a while. You got to say, "Okay, okay." >> Well, thank you, Bob.
>> You want to do it yourself? >> I'll just accept it. >> All right. So, um the first uh certificate of appreciation goes to somebody um who >> he's just an allaround good guy.
>> He donates a bucket. [Laughter] >> I think he like he scratched off the name of his on the side of it and like wrote Roxberry on it for us and Sharpie. Um no, Kyle Kramer is a great guy. He's
always one of the first people to chip in and help any cause in Roxbury Township. And uh when he heard about this program, he donated his his bucket truck to make sure that we could get this up and done uh at the appropriate time. So Kyle, thank you so much.
All right. Well, I don't know too many programs in Roxbury that uh don't move forward without this group's help. You can see young Mr. Steve Alpha in the corner. Um our Roxberry Rotary Club along with Jackie, Councilwoman Jackie,
Bob, myself, >> looks like a Rotary Club meeting. We are we are Rotarians and um it's uh probably one of the best clubs I thought I I I I've been a part of and um I'm proud to say I'm a Rotarian and contribute as
much as I possibly can to my community. But this club has been doing great things in Roxberry for as long as as I remember. I'm sure any of us can remember. Um so to them, thank you so much for your contributions to uh
hometown heroes banner program. Uh and I'd like to invite them up to [Applause] you jump in here >> on your own but no other kids. Well, this supporters
uh truly made the program obtainable for us uh without Sinaurama's contributions and support for this program. Uh you know, it wouldn't have been as as successful as it was. And uh this is my first time meeting Steve, so I don't
have a quick joke for him, but I hope that moving forward that I'll be able to develop a joke for you as we go through. So thank you so much. Thank you Sorama for everything that you've done in town and to make sure that this program was as
[Applause] positive. So really well done. Well, as Bob mentioned before, >> uh, we wouldn't have I mean, these guys were the cats to starting this hometown
program and Bob and Chuck wouldn't let us go at all sunny day last year until we all agreed to look at this and get it moving forward. Um, so although they would have this for the bottom nine council to make sure that this move forward, the whole BFW
post 2833, thank you so much for the support you provide the community. Thank you so much for everything that you do and um, thank you for just having, you know, such a great group of guys that come out and push us to do the right thing. >> You guys were exactly right about that.
It was the right time to do it. But if you hadn't done congrats [Applause] these two guys on behalf of and the ladies auxil and the auxiliary
not ladies uh I commend the town uh councilman and uh uh the mayor for their support of the veterans in Roxberry Township and it's really appreciated
from all the veterans. Thank you very much. At least we can do [Applause] Where's >> Fred? >> We also have a certificate disabled American Veterans Chapter 63 and we'll
we'll send that off to them. So they're part of the certificate. >> We have somebody here I'm sorry, >> sir. Okay, >> we got a note. No one was coming. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. Y >> and then the last certificate we have is
for uh the pulse of Roxbury Township. >> Michelle Hollerin, who without her coordination and >> without her coordination and oversight of the whole program, making sure all workers, all the all the uh members that needed to to be involved in this uh were
working together. Um you know, it wouldn't have been as smooth as it was. >> Someone has to do all the work, >> right? And Michelle does all the work on these programs and that's why they're successful. So we have a certificate for Michelle which we will present to her tomorrow uh in the office
>> and then just to recognize for you know every impossible thing we ask for you say okay >> well wind what was it wind >> wind load >> wind load we know more about wind load now we
>> thank everyone [Applause] No, you can't. >> All right. Thank you everybody. That brings us to final five, approval of minutes, September 16th, 2025. Do I have a motion? Any discussion?
>> Seeing none. Roll call. >> Councilwoman, >> Councilman Harry, >> Deputy Mayor Crowley, >> yes. >> Councilman Dippo, >> yes. >> Councilman Hall, >> yes. >> Councilman Riley, >> yes. >> Mayor Patillo, >> yes. Uh, this brings us to our first
public portion. Does anybody in the public wish to be heard on any topic? Please come to the microphone. State your name and address for the record. Closing public's getting loose. Um, this brings us to reports, council less and
representatives council committee and new business, old business. Uh, I'm going to start off uh a couple topics. One, um, on Thursday, uh, Temple Salam is having Thursday morning Yapor
service. Uh, everybody is invited. I will be going to uh help open that and support um the Jewish community in Roxbury Township. Uh, and I just want to extend that invitation to anybody in here. You're all more than welcome to come and um
uh have services at Temple Shaw. Other thing I have is uh last week u a big shout out to Shopright. they hold an annual bag out hunger event that um it's um it's simply magnificent. You know,
it's it's such a pleasure and an honor to to go there and be able to contribute to such a great cause. Uh this year myself, uh Councilman Riley, Councilman Hall attended uh the event uh last Thursday and
make sure that we are well taken care of. So, We all our papers here. >> We're going to come around. Dana, you want to come up here and take a picture with us? >> Yeah. Some people had a nice shirt. Those
who don't know D is employed by >> Yes. And I'm also a captain but of the Sparta shop right for bags for hunger for parties to carry. >> Well, you started the center. >> All right. We're looking to our right first. Got it. Now we're looking in the middle.
>> Now we're looking. >> Perfect. >> Thank you, Dana. for always. [Applause] >> They listen to me. >> Guys, >> that's all I have. Deputy mayor.
>> Thank you, mayor. That's a hard one to top for sure. Lake commission is not till next week. I have another report on that. We've already done harvesting. We'll have some numbers for that. Tonight we had the EDC meeting and I'll just say
that most was talking about for next year and the 250th anniversary. Talk about a little bit of that council. >> Thank you, Councilwoman Alre. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um, I just want to remind everybody that on Monday we have
the Taste of Roxberry over at Senior Center. and it's all unique with from the various restaurants in and around Roxbury Township. Some things going on with the Roxbury Arts Alliance this Saturday. We have a meeting coming. Um
but even more fun will be later in October. We're going to have a mystery dinner theater called Viva Glass Law Vengeance and it's going to be murder mystery set in Las Vegas and I've heard
that Elvis may entire. So, that looks like fun. I want to thank you to all of the donors of our hometown heroes program. Great job to all. Um, and we had a 250th anniversary
or 250th Revolution Committee meeting yesterday and we are planning many activities for the coming year to celebrate 250 years of of America. That's all I have. Thank you, Mayor.
>> Thank you, Councilman Hall. Look out for the look out for the uh beach blast this year. Also, there's going to be a lot of new events this year. Um you know what's really interesting about this bay pond, you know, this this misnomer that you know just because we
live in Morris County, everybody thinks we're well off, it's not the case. You would be really surprised. So really happy to be a part of that. Um, our football teams are doing very well
this year from a recreation perspective. Our recreation boys and girls doing fantastic. Um, you had you happen to be a rapper for last Friday night. I saw something before. Sorry Rox 51 yard field goal. No time left on the clock.
51 yards folks to win it for Rox. >> What? >> Yeah. >> I was I was kind of in the back. >> I know. Um, so it was just just an amazing thing. Um, keep your eye on the girls soccer. They've been terrific. Um,
also just a big shout out to uh Justin. I don't know if you know who he is. He's been with the high school for a number of years. Um, Justin won his 300th game as a head soccer coach. That's really an amazing feat. I know
it's been a few that have done that before him, but not many. Class guy. Really, really good coach. Thank you very much. Thank you, Councilman Riley. Fred, I'll briefly touch on the
affordable housing executive session tonight. Obviously last meeting where that stands detailing public session but outside the committee for the affordable housing
committee as well as the master plan since our last Uh it was a Charlie Kurt visual very well actually. Last but not least, I didn't mention marching band. >> They had their first competition last week. They won their division easily
hands down. We missed best overall the first time in quite some time by one of the point we did win classion. That's all I have. >> Yeah, you promise.
>> We get it, Councilman. Well, we never we never get enough margin. >> That's right. >> So, I I'm going to add that I have been approached uh because once again DPW Steve the man parents association was
like a 14-hour day. I was told really tough DPW tremendous help and they specifically shout out being there very happy. All right. So, um, uh, tickets went on
sale for the November 12th library. Individual tickets went on sale and there not many left because it's tremendous sponsorship this year. Tremendous sponsorship because we have two amazing awardees. Um, we're honoring
uh, Payton Night's Automotive. That's and Nancy and Justin uh for all they do in in Roxbury. And we're also really excited that we'll be giving the Ron Lupus Community Service Award to Judge
Paul Ronco. Those of you who remember Judge Ronco is just a legend in Roxberry. He's done so much for the community. Um and he getting so November 12th and at the great time.
Tickets are on sale while still available. Thank you, Mayor. >> Thank you, Councilman Carrie. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, well, we just have a couple of things. The next board of education meeting will be on October the 14th, so I'll be reporting back
after that meeting. And, um, coming up is fire fire prevention week or fire safety week from, uh, October the 5th to October the 11th. So, if you have the old style smoke detectors, check your
batteries or change them, test your smoke detectors, and make sure your fire extinguishers aren't expired. So, something near and dear to my heart. So, just wanted to mention that's all I have. Thank you, sir.
Anything? >> Nothing tonight. Thank you. >> Thank you. Jim, >> thank you so much. >> This brings us some matters requested referred by council members, managers, attorney and clerk of imagination station replacement planning for shoe
lake. I'd like to start off with Councilman Hall. >> Thank Thank you, Mayor. Can everybody hear me in the back? Okay. Uh at this point, if I could, uh Steve, if you could Listen folks, Imagination Station is
perhaps the most heavily used facility in all of Roxbury Township. Um, it's been around since uh 1991 in various in various forms. I mean, you can hang a sign over this place, it's you know, over a million served. There isn't a time when you go past Imagination
Station, but you don't look inside and there's at least 30, 40, 50 kids playing in here. So day in and day out, it's it's probably one of the most highly utilized facilities in Roxbury Township. Uh a little history, um it started back in uh
1991 with the original build uh which concluded around uh 2010 with the second build, which is what we have out there today. So that that facility that we have out there today is is approximately
16 years old and starting to reach uh a point of end of life. So, what we're trying to do here is be proactive. Um we started looking at this uh at recreation. We brought in Steve for his assistance. He's been uh outstanding uh
helping us out with, you know, some potential plans. Uh none of this is in concrete, folks. That's why we're bringing it to you right now. Um some potential plans for the eventual replacement of of Imagination Station. Um We have over the years um attempted
to uh try to maintain the original facility. Uh we had a a group of residents get together. We repainted it. I think it was about three or four years ago. Uh that went very well. And over the years I know DPW under Steve um and
recreation with the extraordinary help of Ed Hay and Dave Sturley have maintained that facility uh in its current state. Again, that all being said, you know, we got to be proactive about this and think about the future and, you know, what what are we going to
do about a facility that gets utilized by so many of our children. Um, so we're looking for, you know, an effort to to to restore that facility. Um, so we looked at some potential designs um that was sent in a packet.
Um, some of the facilities that some of the extras that you see in here are result of trying to adhere to potential grants that we may be able to get in the future uh by incorporating certain certain elements into that and Steve can
go over that in detail. The new uh facility that we're looking at right now again has begun by recreation uh DBW and now we're bringing it there's areas for two to five year old and six and up. um you know there
there's also areas within there um that uh can be used for for various purposes and let's see over that and also we want to make sure that uh whatever we put together involved with the community in that so without any uh oh by the way a
big thanks to um who helped with the actual uh design that that you folks received in your tank Again, you know, we're looking for your input. This is this is like a status check, you know, on this because this is going to be going up for quite some time. So,
without further ado, I want to turn it over to Steve. Stephen, could you just help the council through the actual concept, you know, the footprint is bigger? Is it smaller? The surface area, maybe some of the components.
I'm sure they can have some questions. So, as Fred said, well said, u we've been talking about this project for several years now. Well, about a year and a half to two years. Um, knowing that this project is coming within the next few years. I think we have a new capital budget currently in 2028. Um,
anticipated 2028 replacement project is an expensive one. What we have there now is a very large playground. It's a nice structure. Uh, great to use. Um, so we want to make sure that whatever structure we put back there, whatever we do at that site, we want to give it the same wow factor that the kids have
today. Um, with that said, and Fred had touched on, the grant opportunities are out there. One of them is a it's a pretty uh it's a pretty good grant. It's offered by the D. This is what we're here to talk about tonight. That grant uh there's a up to a 25% offset um as
well as 0% loan opportunities. And some of the components of that given that it is DP grant is they they want certain features of that playground um and the surrounding area to incorporate the environment. So with Fullerton, with some of the other groups, recreation, uh
the environmental commission, we talked about this at length and we, you know, without going into all the nitty-gritty, we want to make sure that we're incorporating things that are going to um be good for the playground. We want to get all the age groups in there, the two to fives, 5 to 12 year olds. Um,
plenty of ADA features, wheelchair accessible features. We want to make sure we cover everything. This is a big project for the township. Um, and obviously a longlasting one with a with a big dollar sign on it. So, um, with that said, some of the other components
that D are looking for are things that are environmentally friendly, things that incorporate other age groups and other groups into not only the to that immediate area. So, Fullerton was able to put through uh put together a concept plan that included some of those
features such as and these are not dead set, but these are just ideas. Um but that would enhance the area now and I think that would be um a great fit for the park. Um potentially adding a pavilion in that area as Fred said, small pavilion with just some additional seating, some shaded area for parents
and others to sit nearby. Um, in addition to that, uh, we want to, we would like to, we have a wet area behind the playground and we talked about adding in a rain garden feature and one of the one of the items that the environmental commission brought to the table. I think it's a fantastic idea
because I know the school does use Horseshoe Lake as a place of learning at times. So, they they're talking about and kiosk, a learning kiosk, which I think is it's a it's an easy thing to do and it's a great feature to add to our existing park and what we're potentially going to do there. Um in addition to
that into that uh the amount of volunteerism that went into that installation and both 2010 as well as 1991 is astounding. So we want to make sure that we honor those people with whatever measure we need to and
reutilize uh the donated fence slats and whatever else we can get the community involved into this building. So those are the things that we've been talking about and how to make all that come together. But really the first step is to reach out to the D. Not necessarily, we're not looking for to apply for the
grant today to have the conversation with the D to make sure that our project or that Roxbury will be presenting is competitive. We want to make sure we're competitive and we get all the funds that are possible for this project u to move forward. So um with that, that's if
anybody has any questions and I hope I covered enough of it. My only question is maybe I know we've done that. >> I'd be more than happy to do that. Mr. Does the footprint looks like the footprint?
>> It's basically the same. >> It would pretty much just round out the back of it. Right now, it's a very odd shape um that prohibits access into it for maintenance purposes. So, it wouldn't increase the playground itself would not increase much. Um but we would we would kind of straighten that line
out. One thing I did I forgot to add an important thing here. The grant is about to open. Um I heard late September. I didn't see it yet. So I would imagine sometime in October that grant opportunity should become available. And traditionally, and I can't say obviously
until the grant comes out, but traditionally the grant is due for submission sometime in early to midFebruary. >> Yes. So there's some other components there, but this is a really good start. The concept plan is a really good start because we don't have to have every
nitty-gritty part of this. things are going to change and they know that. So, um there yeah there there's a couple things there that we need to do public meetings and such, but I think for now what we're looking for is just to have the conversation with the D.
>> September. >> It's September to February. Last year it was November. >> It has been, but they naturally they didn't ever guarantee that's going to come out every year. >> We spoke about Do you envision a mix of
of contributed money and grant money? What do you what the economics at least? How do you envision the economics? >> Well, that's a very good question. If you remember correctly, Bob, the last one, um it was it was a combination of a
lot of different things. We had tremendous community funding. um you know with slats was one example of that and a lot of the community provided uh you know funding for this particular project. In this particular case, there
are some grand opportunities as Steve has mentioned and also work manager just was whispering in my ear about some other potentials that he has worked. >> But there'll be a fundraising element to it where the whole community will get
involved in raising money for the it absolutely is Bob and quite frank with you. We're going to have a conversation at this meeting. I mean, I'd like to know more about the economics of the frame. Don't you have to submit that along with the grant application?
>> Yes. >> Right. So, >> yes. >> Okay. >> So, there there are other grant opportunities. Uh the DCA has a grant. I know we didn't weren't successful last year, but every year every year is a new year, and that one's a lot of money as well. So,
>> um this is this is only part of the component. One of the things that they offer there is a 0% loan for 20 years. Um, so that's it would be simultaneous application if we did want to pursue something like that. >> 0% is good.
>> Steve, that area behind station is pretty wet. Sometimes in the spring we're going to do anything to try to I like the idea of the rain garden. I don't know if the rain garden help some of that. >> So the rain garden kind of captures some
of that water. We to make a rain garden successful, you have to have an outlet structure. We would just tie it to existing uh storm water infrastructure that we have in the park not too far from that area. >> You put some over your daycare center. >> Correct. So you could tie that try to get that drier.
>> Yes. Yes. I'm also interested what the funding would be and you said that the current 25% match perhaps
25%atches >> my only concern is time frames So if it's coming up this year, >> so this is longer than they have done it in the past. Um, traditionally it's right around believe municipalities mid
November and then they tell you it's due the first week of February. So your timetable is extremely short. I think the pos where we are today, the position that we're at today, I think we have a really good head start. Um, if we were to proceed with this, >> we have until February, but when do they
announce it? >> It It's usually, I think, three or four months after. >> It's pretty quick. >> February. >> No, no, no. The application process is due in February. It could be extended. I know last year they extended the application process. So, there's a little bit more there. Once the
application is officially released, then I'll know definitively what the timets are. But, that's traditionally what it is. Once it's awarded, they'll give us the criteria for execution of the grant. >> That's correct.
>> You know what it was for? >> What's that? What portion? >> Time to bid, time to build. >> I don't know if they have a timeline on completion. I know you have to you have to continue to make progress on the
project. So some there there's a lot of there's a lot of pieces you need to follow as you as you go through the grant if you're successful with the grant. >> So usage is a criteria that facility is used.
>> Oh yes. >> Absolutely. >> Absolutely. >> And I anticipate tear down and rebuild of this part. the tear down. Yeah, it would be it would likely be sometime in the fall would be my initial thought if that's
what you're asking. The seasons. >> How long is the whole project take? Would you think to do it in phases or you think do full tear down rebuild in a couple weeks? >> The construction portion of it I would say probably >> to re >> couple months is my anticipation.
>> Couple months, two to three months >> naturally. The the back end of it. >> Is there an opportunity that when this project does go to work that amazing opportunity. >> Yes, there there is a component for that and certainly depending on what
direction we move forward with, if we're afforded a grant or not, that's something that we have to consider. >> So, I think our intentions, Fred, if we'll pursue an conversation with the D and then we'll report our findings back to the council. Thank you. Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Brings introduction of proposed ordinance 14-25, an ordinance to amend chapter 22 of the revised general ordinance of the township of Roxbury to prohibit the possession of tobacco products in school or public property by
persons under the age of 2021. This is the first reading. Our second meeting is the 28th of October. >> Any discussion on this roll call? Councilwoman if somebody under 18 is medical
marijuana has prescription I don't know why but if they do how would this law apply to them question. separate. >> Yeah, I think that's going to still be
stat. >> Councilwoman, >> yes. >> Councilman Kerry, >> yes. Deputy Mayor Crowley, >> yes. >> Councilman D. Philippo, >> yes. >> Councilman Hall, >> yes. >> Councilman Riley, >> yes. >> Mayor Patillo, >> yes.
>> Item 10, hearing adoption of ordinance on second, there are none. 11, introduction, adoption of resolutions, 280. Second. >> Second. discussion I'm sorry just
maybe you can answer this one I'm not sure the actual vendor on the pilot this is okay I was going to bring this up executive session but this specifically is a taxes
this was this person was recommended by This is just to put together, >> right? >> But what we're doing is we're looking at pilots. This applies to >> all that. I just curious how you found
this person. Any further discussion? Roll call. >> Councilwoman, >> yes. >> Councilman Carry, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Crowley, >> yes. >> Councilman Dippo, >> yes. >> Councilman Hall, >> yes. >> Councilman Riley, >> yes. >> Mayor Patillo,
>> yes. >> Personnel changes, there are none. Communications September 26, 2025. Any discussion? All right. This brings us to our second public portion. Does anybody in the public wish to come in the microphone and be heard on any topic? Please state
your name and address for the record. >> Bob, you're good. >> All right. Closing public. Uh we do have an executive session tonight. A resolution of the township council of the township of Roxbury and the county
of Morris, New Jersey authorizing conference and the township council with the public excluded. Whereas it is deemed appropriate for D County to discuss the matters here and after mentioned in that presence of the public in accordance with the provisions of RS104-12B being section D and the open public meetings act now therefore be it
resolved by the township council town Roxbury matters relating to returning client affordable housing shall be discussed by the township council without the presence of the >> public. All right. All in favor, >> folks, we're going to go into executive. We will not be taking any action in the
other room. We should be, I don't know, hopefully three and a half minutes. Um, when we return, we are not anticipating. >> We we are not anticipating take any further action when we return either. You're more than welcome to wait for us. Um,
>> if not, thank you everybody for being here and have a good day. There's my dad.