You good? This meeting is called to order in accordance with the open public meetings law in accordance with chapter 231 of public laws 1975. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided. This meeting of August 4th, 2025 was published in the Curry News and Star
ledger and placed on the Burough's website and bulletin board at Burough Hall. A copy of this notice is available to the public and a copy of the statement shall be included in the minutes of this meeting. Mayor Brian Gallagher here. Council members Terresa Bonner is excused this evening. Andrew Ki here.
Glenn Deny here. Randy Pitts here. Gus Travoc here. Roger F here. All right. Uh please stand for the salute to the flag and please remain standing afterwards. I 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. And I just like to ask for a moment of silence. Um a uh a an icon I would say in Somerville has passed. Uh Frank
Quint. Frank was our recreation director for decades. And uh if you knew Frank, his life, his heart, his soul was Somerville. You'd see him all over town planting flowers. Uh you'd see him riding his very uh very unique bicycle
all over town, wearing his hat. And uh he was just a good person for some of us. So a moment of silence, please. Thank you. Okay. Uh, motion for approval of the minutes of July 21, 2025. So moved. Second.
Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Ki. Yes. Glenn Deny. Yes. Randy Pitts. Abstain. Gina Stravik. Yes. Roger Verm. Yes. All right. We have no departmental reports or notices. Uh, we do have something very special today though. Um,
it's a recognition of of a young man who has uh has increased the fame of Somerville. And I've never had a musical start to a uh uh to a recognition before, but here we go.
[Music] So, this is um hang on. Now, I got to turn it off. There we go. Um this is for Scott Ricardi. And I'm going to come down and talk a little bit. So, so for those who don't know, um
Scott was a uh a very successful participant in the Jeopardy game uh on uh on TV. And uh there's not many folks who had the success that he had. And uh with that success also came um the uh
the not notoriety of Somerville. And uh I was talking to Scott a little bit beforehand. He yes, he does read Wikipedia uh for uh to to gain factual content, which I think is incredible. Um, but we wanted to thank you, recognize you for uh for bringing some
great notoriety to our municipality uh and for your efforts as well. Not only are you a Somerville guy, you're also a uh a Ruckers graduate as well. That's right. And originally from Southfield South Planefield. So that's that's kind of awesome. So just a recognition for you. Uh recognizing Scott Ricardi's uh
Jeopardy journey as a new superstar. Whereas Scott Ricardi is a resident from Somerville, a graduate of Somerville High School and Ruckers University, earning a bachelor of science and mechanical engineering, although you didn't graduate from South Planefield. We will have that corrected. Uh where as a student, he was a f he was
fantastic in math and science and excelled in trivia in all subjects. And whereas Scott was selected as a contestant on Jeopardy and appeared on July 3rd, 2025, defeating Jason Singer to win $17,600. And whereas Scott became quickly known
for his rapidfire responses, entertaining college anecdotes, and fearless daily double wagers, Scott impressed fans with his fast buzzer reflexes, strategic betting, and encyclopedic knowledge. And whereas Scott's bold and risky style resulted in
a big win on July 4th, becoming a fan favorite, and no wonder, as his charisma and charm are matched only by his sharp intellect. And whereas he recently wrapped up an impressive 16game winning streak on Jeopardy. And Jeopardy now has a new superstar at its mist as Scott
emerges as the latest champ, ending a long drought. Whereas Scott's run ended on July 25th after a miss on final Jeopardy and he secured a spot in the upcoming tournament of champions. Now therefore, be it resolved that I, Brian Gallagher, mayor of the Burrow of Somerville, along with the Burough
Council, hereby recognize Scott Ricardi for his tremendous success on Jeopardy, and we wish him continued success. Thank you. Congratulations, [Applause] Colin. Get a snapshot of that if you
would. It's my faces and places for tonight. Awesome. Any words? Anything you want to say? Just thanks so much to everyone who supported me throughout the run. I'm honored to be representing Somerville on
everyone's behalf and this was this was a really thoughtful, well-written resolution. I really appreciate it and uh I hope to make you all proud in the tournament of champions. [Applause]
So, I have to say that I had a friend call me from South Carolina. Gina, do you know this guy from Somerville? I was like, I don't know. I don't watch Jeopardy. And so I Googled it and found out about him. But Scott, uh I I'm I'm in charge of a uh trivia team. So uh I'll give you an invitation.
And you don't have to stay if you don't want to. You're welcome to. Might be a question on the next Jeopardy. I just don't remember. All right. Committee reports. Let's start with Andrew. Uh not much to report this time. Historic Advisory Committee is going to
be meeting um but nothing new at the moment. Okay, great. Gina, the rescue squad responded to 128 calls uh in the month of uh July. Excellent. Thank you, Glenn. Uh I just have environmental will be meeting here uh next Tuesday, August
12th at 7. See you then. It's the summer months. Uh Randy, yes. Tomorrow is Somerville's National Night Out. Join us as we support our borrow police department and other community first responders. It all starts at 6 pm.
Carol Pedra Field. Live music, food and snacks, games, dunk. Mayor, are you going to be in the dunk dunk tank? Uh I wasn't asked to, but I there I've been in it once before. Yes. Yes. Scavenger hunt. Great night to meet your
neighbors, celebrate our amazing community, and it's all free. Uh, Somerville PD is launching a virtual community watch program and inviting all residents and businesses with outdoor cameras to take part. This program is
voluntary and confidential. It will assist law enforcement in investigations if a crime occurs. Someville PD will not have access to cameras or a live video feed. If a
crime does uh occur near you, they will contact you to request footage with no obligation. Your participation is completely voluntary. Uh for more information, please see our borrow website and sign up. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Roger.
I have nothing. All right. Uh at this point, I will ask for a motion to open the meeting to the public. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glen, yes. Yes. Randy Pittz, yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Verm, yes.
All right. Public comment session is open. Please state your name and address for the record and please address your comments to me. Hearing none, I'll ask for a motion to close. So moved. Second discussion. Roll call. Council members. Andrew Ki, yes. Glen, yes. Randy Pitts,
yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Verum, yes. Okay. Ordinance for introduction. Uh this is bond ordinance 2769 providing an appropriation of 2,500,000 for various improvements and purposes for and by the burrow of Somerville in the county of Somerset, New Jersey, and
authorizing the issuance of 2,375,000 bonds or notes of the burrow for financing part of the appropriation. Uh this is a bond appropriation to pay for two items. one is a firet truck and the other are uh radios uh for the uh for
the fire department which are uh I think within a year going to be required uh to be had. So uh we're getting ahead of it a little bit. Um I will I I don't have to but I always open up for public comment on the
ordinance introduction. Uh law requires that it be open for uh the uh the vote. Uh but I always open it up for introduc on introduction as well. So public comment on the introduction is open hearing. None I'll close public comment and I'll ask for a motion for
introduction. So move second discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glen, yes. Randy Pittz, yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Ver, yes. Okay. Uh item number 10, ordinance for public hearing and adoption number 2768
is an amending an ordinance uh as noted uh for alcoholic beverages article one licensing regulation 7 section 7 fees subsection A paragraphs 1 and two. Uh this is what we call housekeeping. This is uh uh adjusting the fees that are
charged uh under the uh ABC licensing. Uh I will ask for a motion to open the public hearing. So moved. Second discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glen Deny. Yes. Randy Pitts. Yes. Gina Stravik. Yes.
Roger F. Yes. All right. 2768 is now open. Hearing none. I'll ask for a motion to close. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glen. Yes. Randy Pitts. Yes. Gina Stravik. Yes. Roger Ver. Yes.
Okay. Uh, can I have a motion for adoption? So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Yes. Lendy, yes. Randy Pittz, yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Verm, yes. All right. And consent resolutions. I will have number 227. Uh, pulled. Any
others? Yes. Don't shoot me. 215, 216, 222, 215, 216, 222, and 223. 223.
Okay. All right. Uh 211 authorizing the redemption of tax sale certificate uh block and lot as noted commonly known as 39 Division Street. 212 is approving road closure for artisan fair August 24th uh 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of
August 31st on Division Street between South Street and Veterans Memorial Drive. 213 is authorizing tax collector Paige Ster to execute electronic tax sale agreement and participate in the 25 electronic tax sale. 214 is approving tax sale cost 2025. 217 is authorizing a
refund of $1,350 to the Highlander 6 North Dowy from the escrow account. 218 is amending resolution as noted approving employee uh appreciation and recognition event to be held at Somerville Elks Lodge 1068 as noted on September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to
6 p.m. 219 is supporting an application for a supplemental HDSRF grant for remediation and monitored natural attenuation as part of the remedial action at the landfill BDA redevelopment area located on 20 Route 206 north in the burrow of Somerville. 220 is
redesating North Bridge Properties LLC, formerly North Bridge Management Corp. as conditional redeveloper for the properties designated on the official tax map of the Burrow of Somerville as blocks and lots. No, as noted uh commonly identified as 130 to 148 East
Main Street and 10418 to 199 Veterans Memorial Drive East, 37 Hamilton Street, and 2 to 4 34 Meadow Street. uh and which are located within the east central business district redevelopment area for the development of a mixeduse residential retail project. 221 is
approving chapter 159 from sustainable Jersey PSEG foundation energy grant. 224 is amending resolution as noted approving a property lean to be attached to 24 division uh redevelopment LLC uh known address as 24 Division Street
blocks and lots as noted for failure to pay parking impact fees. Uh 225 is approving road closure for East Main Street from Grove and Grove Street and Grove Street between East Main Street and East High Street to Bridge Street on Sunday, September 14th from 6A to 8P for
the 2025 Central Jersey Jazzfest. 226 is authorizing a purchase of two 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD four-wheel drive trucks as noted under New Jersey state contract with the Bergen County Co-op uh through Pelgro Fleet and for the total
amount of $136,196.40. Uh do we have a motion? Uh before you take a motion on that, mayor, uh item 217, I should have told you uh Councilman Pittz is going to have a conflict on that. So that that needs to be removed off your consent. Okay.
Thank you. All right. Okay. Do we have a motion? So moved. Second. Roll call. Council members Theresa Bonner. I'm sorry. Andrew Ki. Yes. Glen Deny. Yes. Randy Pitts. Yes. Gina Stravik.
Yes. Roger Verm. Yes. All right. 215 is authorizing a refund of $1,574.94 to Greg Storms for life poles from the escrow account. Do we have a motion? So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy.
Yes. Glendon. Yes. Randy Pitts is recused. Uh Ganus Travoc. Yes. Roger Verm. Yes. 216. Authorizing a refund of $541.50 50 cents to G DGM Station House Urban Renewal 44 Veterans Memorial Drive from
the escrow account. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Ki. Yes. Lendy. Yes. Randy Pitts is recused. Gina Stravik. Yes. Roger Ver. Yes. 217 is authorizing a refund of $1,350 to the Highlander 6 North Dowy from the
escrow account. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members. Andrew Ki. Yes. Glendy. Yes. Randy Pitts is accused. Gina Stravik. Yes. Roger Verm. Yes. 222 is authorizing a refund of $4,1198
to DGM management LLC from the escrow account. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members. Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glendee. Yes. Randy Pitts is recused. Gina Stravik. Yes. Roger Broom. Yes. 223 is authorizing a refund of $5,985
to DGM at 80 west from the escro account. So moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Council members Andrew Kiy. Yes. Glendon Eye. Yes. Randy Pittz is recused. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Verm, yes. All right. 227 is awarding a contract to Association for Choices in
Community Supports and Employment Access New Jersey for janitorial service through New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program. Um, it's going to be amended to authorize the council president, Roger Vroom, to sign that because I have a conflict. I
sit on that board. So, uh, just want any conflicts there. So, do we have a motion? Some moved. Second. Discussion. Roll call. Andrew, I'm sorry. Council member Andrew Kiy. Yes. Lendy, yes. Randy Pitts, yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Vroom, yes.
All right, Mr. Vroom, bills and vouchers. I make a motion to pay bills and vouchers in the amount of 1,149,231.95. Is there a second? Second. Waiting. Council members, play the music again.
Roll call. Council members, Andrew Kiy, yes. Lendiny, yes. Randy Pittz, yes. Gina Stravik, yes. Roger Ver, yes. All right. Mr. Pitts, may I have an adjournment? I make a motion to adjurnn.
Second. Discussion. All in favor?