Good afternoon. Happy new year. Before I call the meeting to order, I would like to recognize Senate President Nicholas Qatari. Um, we have former mayors David Barnett and Claraara Herelic, who's also
board of elections chair, and former Berkeley Heights Councilman Steven Yellen. If I missed anyone, I apologize. So we will now have the posting of the colors and pledge of allegiance led by
Carl Asterard, commander David Penna, Vice Commander, members Rich Castro and Marty Mand of the American Legion Post 228, followed by Springfield Legionnaire Ernie Delisala playing God Bless America.
Mark to the flag of the United States of America >> and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Wie.
Th this meeting is being held in accordance with the public laws of 1975 chapter 231. Proper notification has been given in the local source, the star ledger, and posted in town hall and on the
township website. I would now ask Father David Santos, pastor, St. James Roman Catholic Church here in Springfield, for the invocation. >> Good afternoon everyone. >> It's great to be with you on this new year. Please know that the St. James
community is with you, praying for you. We're honored to be here. Friends, let us bow our heads and pray for God's blessing. Please stand. Almighty God, on this New Year's Day, we gather in gratitude for the blessings of
liberty and the gift of community. As we mark the 20 the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year, we recall the courage and conviction of those who pledged their lives, their fortunes, and
their sacred honor to secure freedom for generations to come. We thank you for the ideals that have shaped our nation, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and for the
virtues that sustain them, justice, integrity, and respect for the dignity of every person. Today, as this township begins a new year of service, Lord, we ask for your guidance upon its leaders and civil
servants. May they govern with wisdom and humility, always mindful that their work is not only for the common good, but also a safeguard for the freedoms we cherish, including the freedom to
worship you. Bless this assembly with unity of purpose and clarity of vision in service of the great people of Springfield. May their deliberations reflect the
values that make America exceptional. And may we as citizens strive to build a community marked by peace and mutual respect. Gracious Lord who is the way, the truth, and the life. Guide our hearts today in
your light and peace. We ask all this in your holy name. Amen. >> Amen. Thank you, father. >> I would now ask the Union County Board of Elections Chair and former mayor Claraara Herelic to present the
certificates of election to township committee members elect Rich Uber and Harris Love. Good afternoon everybody. It is a great honor and privilege to be able to present these certificates, not just as the chair of the board of elections, but
having known Rich Huber and Harris Laugher for so very many years to quality people that won the elections, the votes of the people of Springfield, the confidence of the people of Springfield, and I know that they will fulfill their terms with the dignity,
the integrity, and the responsibility that it carries with it. I would like to read the certificates to each of you and make the presentations appropriately. Certificate of election first. I will do you Rich Huber. The board of county commissioners of
Union County, New Jersey says the following. The set board does determine that elected on fourth day of November 2024, Richard Huber was duly elected as member of the township committee for a
three-year term for the township of Springfield, New Jersey. and in witness whereof, Joanne Rajabi, who unfortunately could not be here today, so I'm taking her role. Uh, and Clarityellic, as has been announced, have signed these certificates on the 19th day of
November, 2025. So, Rich, let me present you with yours first. Congratulations. It's going to seem repetitive, but it has to be for a Harris Law Firm certificate of election. board of the county commissioners of Union County, New Jersey. The board has determined
that an election was held on the 4th day of November, 2024, and that Harris Lauer was duly elected as a member of the township committee for a three-year term of the township of Springfield. And again, in witness whereof on the 19th day of November, 2025, Clara Tierellic
and Joanne Rajapi have signed these certificates. It is my honor and my pleasure to present you with these certificates. actually 2025, not 2024. >> Congratulations. And I I would just like to add just a personal comment that um you know the
responsibility that's before you. Actually, Richard Huber has now been elected to five three-year terms. And and Harris Lauer, this is his second election to a three-year term.
And I know you already know this, but you have a responsibility not only to the integrity of yourselves, but to the residents of Springfield, the businesses of Springfield, the visitors of Springfield, and of course your fellow colleagues up here that you will serve
and do what's right for Springfield. And since Joanne Rajapi was not able to be here today, I would just like to add that the county clerk's office and the board of elections, we work hand inand together to do everything to ensure that every election is administered properly,
that the from the machines to the tallies of the votes is all done with the proper integrity that we would have so that there is no fraud. And lastly, Joanne likes to tout that she was the first female mayor of the township of
Springfield. So, I cannot resist this opportunity. Um, I hold a record as being the only woman to serve three times as a mayor here. And seeing that there are only men on the township committee, I'm happy my record is safe. Happy New Year to everybody and
congratulations. Okay, before we go any further, I would also like to recognize and welcome Senator Raj Mccury, uh, surrogate of Union County, Chris Hudach, and the county prosecutor, William Daniels. Sorry I missed you
before. And now it is my privilege to administer the oath of office to township committee member elect and my friend Rich. my wife, one of my grandkids. >> I got elected because we had half the
town. >> Got the whole group? >> No. No. We have a capacity limit, right? >> Okay. >> Put your left hand on the Bible, raise your right hand, and repeat after me. I I state your name. >> I, Richard Hubert,
>> do solemnly swear >> solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. the Constitution of the State of Jury >> and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. promote their
true faith and allegiance to the state >> and to the governments established in the United States >> and to the government established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially
>> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of township committee >> all the duties of the office of township committee >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability >> so help me God >> help me God >> congratulations Where are we going?
And now, Senator Raj Mccuri will administer the oath oath of office to township committee member elect Harris Lafer. United States authority of the people that I will faithful and
>> all the duties of the office of my Go back. Go back. Picture. And now I would like to call for nominations for the position of chair. chair of the township committee for the
year 2026. >> Madame clerk, it is an honor and a privilege to nominate Harris Ler. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. And we will now have Senate President Nicholasi administer the oath
of office to Mayor Elect Harris Laugher. I see it. By the way, they were late. >> State your name. I will support the United States
and I will bear true authority of the people. Congratulations. I'm going to take a little pro personal privilege, a little senatorial privilege to just say a few words to the audience uh on behalf of my good friend and former employee Harris Lauer. I've had
Harrison, my employee, for on and off probably a half of a decade. Yeah, I just let him back out. He just got back out last week. But it has been a distinct pleasure to work with Harris Lafer for all these years. Uh we had a lot of fun, but we did a lot of great
stuff for the people of the state of New Jersey. Uh and he developed into such a really great leader over his time working my office. And he was like a piece of clay when I got Harris. And look at how he's turned out. He's done an amazing job and I even see
you got Councilman Kaiser to shave so we can tell the difference meeting today that now you're the mayor. But uh just to watch him grow and develop into the kind of public servants that we could all be proud of. Uh it just really brings joy to me and I don't say that
easily. Uh I'm going to miss him uh from being in my office on an everyday basis, but he's really going to be able to do some really great things in his other his other opportunities. And you know, he's one of the few people in the whole state of New Jersey has their own amendment named after him, the Lafer amendment that we had a change of law
just for him to so he could serve as mayor of the of the township of Springfield, which he so badly wanted to do. And I'm so happy that you all saw fit to to elect him your mayor for this year. I know he's going to do a wonderful job for you. He loves this place. He loves the city. He loves his family. And most important, he loves the
constituents you guys all serve. So to that I want to say thank you to all of you and congratulations and continued good luck for running a wonderful beautiful city here. Have a great new year. Thank you everybody. >> Thank you. >> Committ Huber >> or do you want to do vice chair first? Vice >> chair.
>> Uh looking for nominations for the role of vice chair for the year 2026. Mr. Mayor, it is equally an honor and a privilege to nominate Alexander Kaiser. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I
congratulations. I stand before you today with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. First and foremost, I want to thank the residents of Springfield for putting your trust in me once again. Serving
this community is one of the greatest honors of my professional life. I'm truly moved that you have chosen me once again to continue this journey alongside you. Success in public service is never
a solo effort. I must thank my family who have been my bedrock throughout all my years serving Springfield, to my wife Jenny, and to my children and grandchildren.
Thank Thank you for your patience, your sacrifice, and your unwaving support. You are the reason I strive to make this town a better place for future generations. I also want to recognize incredible people who keep our town running every
single day. To the police, the fire EMS departments, thank you for your bravery and for keeping us safe. and to the to the DPW t and the town hall employees, thank you
for your tireless behind thescene work that ensures our community remains a place we are proud to call home. Your dedication to the residents of Springfield is second to none. In closing,
please know that I do not take this responsibility lightly. I promise to continue working tirelessly for you, listening to your needs and fighting for your bright future our town deserves. Thank you very much.
Uh first off, I want to say happy new year to everybody. Um I I want to do a couple quick thank yous. I want to thank my mom, my dad. Uh thank you for everything. You guys have been uh two absolute rocks uh in my life and you've
always been uh dispensers of good advice uh and advice with intention and uh and for what's best for myself and and the township. So thank you both. Uh can we give them a round of applause? I want to thank uh my fiance Lisa
Kaplan. uh you know uh you you've you've become a great addition uh to my family and uh your family sitting behind you are going to become equally great additions to our family. Um and uh I'm very happy that we've uh that we're
going down this road together and hopefully you'll be the first ladies soon. Um to I want to also uh welcome Assemblyman elect Vinnie Carney. Uh thank you for coming. Um,
it takes uh it takes a lot of will to get me to go out and knock on doors. Uh, and he has done that multiple times. So, I give you kudos. Um, I want to thank uh everybody up here. Rich, uh, you were uh, a tremendous running mate. You were a great partner and I am proud to have
given you the nickname the Tom Brady of Springfield. I take credit for that. Um, no, that's me, man. Uh Chris uh you have been uh Chris Weber, you have been uh a tremendous partner up here and we will continue to do great things in the realm
of public safety and uh and we will do what's best for the town. Chris Cavities, uh my first running mate. Um everybody remembers their first and it was an absolute ball to run with you and do great things in this town. Thank you
very much. and to Alex uh uh person I've actually known the second longest up here. I've known Rich Huber for uh about 27 years. So, um so you're number two, but uh you are one of my one of my one of my closest friends and I I look forward to doing this together with you.
You're an absolute uh you're an absolute champion and a partner um to the to the residents of Springfield. Um I will work my ass off for you guys. Um, and I will uh continue to, as as a wise man put it,
uh make sure that the good will out um this year. And I will make sure to try and and do the best for the town. Um and and I also want to recognize uh Senator Raj Mccury and uh Senate President
Nickqatari. Uh two, they're two uh political mentors and I've learned a ton from you. But I do have to finally recognize the original political mentor that I've ever had, former mayor Clara Herelic. Uh I would be nothing if not for me being a 5-year-old being dragged
out to Dunkin Donuts to uh canvas and knock on doors for voters in Springfield. So, thank you, Clara. Uh I appreciate you. Uh and if and if I screw up, you guys have Clara to blame. Um, and I look forward to working with uh
the the resident volunteers and the people of Springfield. We'll continue to do great things. Uh, and you know, not to end with a cliche, but I'll end with a cliche. Let's get to work. I will now uh announce the working committees for the year 2026. Department
of Revenue and Finance. Alex Kaiser will be chair. I will be uh vice chair. Department of Public Safety. I will be chair. Chris Weber will be vice chair. Department of Administration. Chris Capidis will be chair. Alex Kaiser will
be vice chair. Uh Department of Public Affairs Chris Weber will be chair. Richard Huber will be vice chair. And Department of Public Works. Uh Rich Huber will be chair. Chris Caves will be vice chair. And now calling for
resolutions. Uh, Madame Clerk, >> Township Attorney Resolution 20261. This resolution appoints township attorney and authorizes award of professional service contract with Craig Dow Esquire of the firm Weber Dow Law
LLC for legal services for the period ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> Mr. Mr. Mayor, I move to approve resolution 202601 as read by Madame Clerk. >> Second.
>> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laer. >> Yes. >> Okay. Bond Council. Resolution 20262. This resolution appoints bond council
and authorizes award of professional service contract with Steven Rogott Esquire of the firm Rogot McCarthy LLC for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> So moved. >> Second.
>> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. >> Labor council. Resolution 202603. This resolution appoints labor council
and authorizes award of professional service contract with R. Scott Eivelyn Esquire of the firm Clear Clearary Jacobe Alfuri Jacobs LLC for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> I'll make the motion.
>> Second. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. >> Conflict council resolution 202604. This resolution appoints conflict
council for personnel and authorizes award of professional service contract with firm Antelli Caner PC for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> I make the motion. >> Second. >> Committeeman Capid.
>> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. Yes. Mayor Lford. >> Yes. >> Township auditor resolution 20265. This resolution appoints an auditor and authorizes award of professional service
contract with Warren M. Cari of the firm Suppley Clooney and Company for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber.
>> Yes. Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Mayor Lauer, >> yes. >> Consulting engineer resolution 2026. This resolution appoints consulting township engineer and authorizes award of professional service contract with
CME Associates for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> Motion to accept. >> Second. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laugher.
>> Yes. >> Resolution 20267. This resolution appoints consulting township engineer and authorizes award of professional service contract with Greenman Peterson, Inc. GPI for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by
contract. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laer. Yes. >> Resolution 202608. This resolution appoints consulting
township engineer and authorizes an award of professional service contract with Collier's engineering and design for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Committeeman Capid.
>> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laford Town. >> Yes. >> Township planner. Resolution 202609. This resolution appoints township planner and authorizes award of professional service contract with
Victor Venegra of Harbor Consultants for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes.
>> Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. Special counsel tax appeals appeal defense. This res resolution 202610. This resolution appoints special counsel for tax appeals appeal defense and authorizes award of professional service
contract with Robert Renard Esquire of the firm Renard Kikio LLC for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. Committeeman Capid.
>> Yes. >> Yuber, yes. >> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Mayor La, >> yes. >> Council tax appeals reverse appeals. Resolution 202611. This resolution appoints special counsel for tax appeals reverse appeals and
authorizes award of professional service contract with Charles Blauquire of the firm Blau and Blau Equires for the year ending December 31, 2026. >> So moved. I second. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser, >> yes. >> Committeeman Capid,
>> yes. >> Committeeman Yuber, >> yes. >> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Mayor Laer, >> yes. >> Redevelopment council resolution 202612. This resolution appoints redevelopment council services and authorizes award of
professional service contract with Tran, Isabelle, Sadiki, and Shah Shahadian PC for the year ending December 31, 2026 at a fee set by contract. Motion >> second. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber.
>> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. >> Licensed real estate appraisal resolution 202613. This resolution appoints an award of professional service contract for licensed real estate appraisal services
with Ottowal Group for the period ending December 31, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Man Capid. Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laugher. >> Yes.
>> Prosecutor. Resolution 202614. This resolution appoints Howard Eggenberg, Esquire as prosecutor of the municipal court for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Committeeman Weber.
>> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Huber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Ler. >> Yes. Alternate prosecutor resolution 202615. This resolution appoints Michael Wittenberg, Esquire, as alternate
prosecutor of the municipal court for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser, >> yes. >> Committeeman Capid, >> yes. >> Committeeman Yuber, >> yes. >> Mayor Laer,
>> yes. >> Public defender resolution 202616. This resolution appoints Steven Goldstein, Esquire, as a public defender of the municipal court for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
>> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laer. >> Yes. >> Alternate public defender resolution 202617.
This resolution appoints Jarrett Weiss, Esquire, alternate public defender of the municipal court for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> Motion to approve. Second. >> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser, >> yes.
>> Committeeman Capid, >> yes. >> Committeeman Yuber, >> yes. >> Mayor Laer, >> yes. >> Thank you. Okay. I would like to announce the appointment of Scott Wishna as a class 4 member of
the planning board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. I would also like to announce the reappoint of Richard Cedarquist, class 2 member of the planning board, December 31, 2026.
I would like to announce the appointment of Kenneth Korn, alternate number one, member of the planning board to fill a term expiring December 31, 2026. I would like to announce that Deputy Mayor Alex Kaiser will serve as the township committee representative, class
3, for the planning board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. And finally, I would like to announce that I will serve as uh the planning board, the mayor's representative to the planning board for a term expiring December 31,
2026. And also went out of order, uh I would also like to announce Kevin Fuaro as alternate number two for the planning board uh for a term expiring December 31, 2027. Uh >> I Mr. Mr. Mayor, I'd like to nominate
Mark Cunningham and Steve Hawkstein as members of the board of adjustment for four-year terms expiring December 31st, 2029. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> uh Mr. Mayor, I'd like to nominate Randy Pearlman as an alternate member of the board of adjustment for a two-year term
expiring December 31st, 2027. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Mr. Mayor, I would like to nominate Marissa Harwitz, member of the board of health for a three-year term expiring December 31st, 2028. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. >> Mr. Mayor, I'd like to nominate Jodie Bergen as a member of the board of health for a three-year term expiring December 31st, 2028. >> All in favor? >> I >> I will serve as the liaison to the board of health for one term expiring for a
one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. I would also like to announce the appointment of Scott Harowitz as a member of the library board of trustees for the Springfield Free Public Library for a 5-year term expiring December 31, 2030.
Uh second. Oh, I'm actually not second. I'm making the motion for uh Are we sure we want to appoint Scott Harit as a member of the library board of trustees? >> Godspeed, Scott. I'll second that. >> All in favor?
>> I >> I >> I >> I would like to announce the appointment of Marissa Rogerio to the library board of trustees for to fill a term expiring December 31, 2027. >> I will make a motion to uh uh accept the
appointment numbers orio as the library board of trustees. >> And >> all in favor? >> I >> I >> I will serve as the mayor's representative. uh for the board of trustees for the public library expiring
December 31, 2026. I would like to appoint Mary Feldman Hortense Das and to the envi to the environmental commission for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2028. I would also like to announce the
appointment of Marissa Harowitz, alternate 2, member of the environmental commission for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2027. I would also like to announce the appointment of Scott Wishna as the planning board representative to the environmental commission to fill a term
expiring December 31, 2026. I would like to announce the designation of Allison Miller as the chair and presiding officer of the environmental commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
And I would like to announce that Chris Weber will serve as a liaison to the Environmental Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> I also, if anybody would like to leave, please don't feel obligated to stay.
>> Just want to put that out there. >> We're in the home stretch. >> I know, but we have to be fair. Um, I will make a motion to nominate Michael McRule uh uh as their tax map official for a one-year term expiring December 31st, 2026. >> Second.
>> All in favor? >> I >> I would like to make a motion to reappoint Susan Blanco as member of the rent leveling board for a three-year term expiring December 31st, 2028. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I
>> Okay. Resolution 202618. This resolution appoints Aadel Delmuro as secretary to the rent leveling board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> Motion to approve. Second.
>> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser, >> yes. >> Committeeman Capidis, >> yes. >> Committeeman Yuber, >> yes. >> Mayor Laer, >> yes. >> Resolution 202619. And this resolution appoints Jared Caner, Esquire of the firm Antelli
Caner, PC, as attorneying to the leveling board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Committeeman Weber, >> yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser, >> yes. >> Committeeman Capid, >> yes.
>> Committeeman Huber, >> yes. >> Mayor Laugher, >> yes. >> Mr. Mayor, I would like to nominate the following people for appointments to the municipal alliance committee for a one-year term expiring December 31st,
2026. Board of Education to be determined. Superintendent of Schools Rachel Goldberg, High School of Principal Dr. Dr. Norman Francis, Police Department Chief John Cook, Recreation Department Director Adam Leave, Board of Health, Maronei Gapis, Chamber of Commerce, Mike Scalera, Administrator
John Basico, Mayor's Representative Jay Spanelli, Mayor uh public representative Sergeant Matthew Schmidt. >> Oh, I will second. >> All in favor? >> I esteemed.
>> Mr. Mr. Mayor, I'd like to nominate Scott Sidell as safety officer for the year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> um I would like to announce the appointment of the following people to the local emergency management council
for the year ending December 31, 2026. OEM coordinator Scott Cidell, deputy coordinators of Pu Mullik, Frank Applegate and Salvatore Cakuza, police department John Cook, Fire Department Mike Mestrroni, hazmat officer Mark Koreah, first aid squad of Pu Mullik,
Township Engineer Mike Disco, health officer Maronei Gapas, Mayor myself, uh, township administrator John Basico, Township Clerk Linda Donnelly, school superintendent Rachel Goldberg, business and industry Michael Scalera, and
alternate John Summers, media J Spanelli, and logistics Jennifer Law. Uh the Union County Committee on Revenue Sharing will be representing uh will be represented by myself and John Basico uh for a one-year term expiring December
31, 2026. Uh, I would also like to congratulate Robbie Bcher and Mike Rea to their appointment on the Union County Transportation Advisory Board uh for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
And uh the appointment of the day, the Union County Solid Waste Advisory Commission uh mayor uh the mayor would like to announce Alex Kaiser uh to serve a one-year term on that expiring December 31, 2026. >> Mr. Mayor, I would like to nominate his honor as township committee member and
liaison to serve on the special improvement district management corporations board of directors for one-year term expiring December 31st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Um, Mr. Mayor, I'd like to make a motion
to nominate uh Joanie John Louie to serve on the Special Improvement District Management Corporation's board of directors for a three-year term expiring December 31st, 2028. Second. >> Committeeman Capidis. >> Yes. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber.
>> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laer. >> Yes. >> Okay. I would like to announce the appointments of Ken Greskin and Dave Wuvara to serve on the Special Improvement District Management Corporation board of directors for three-year terms expiring December 31,
2028. I would like to appoint I would like to announce that Alexander Kaiser will serve as the township committee liaison to the mayor's council for Rawway River Watershed Council for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026.
Now we have consent organization resolutions. Uh 2026 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 45 46 and 47.
>> Please pull 47. >> Sure. >> Thank you. >> I will make a motion to adopt the following resolutions by consent agenda. Resolution 2026-20. Resolution 2026-46. >> Second.
>> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capid. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. >> And resolution 202647 is for shared service agreement with
Bergen Tech for it. May I have a motion? >> So moved. >> I will second. Uh and the only reason I pull this is I have to abstain. >> Okay. Deputy Mayor Kaiser. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Capidis. >> Abstain.
>> Committeeman Yuber. >> Yes. >> Committeeman Weber. >> Yes. >> Mayor Laugher. >> Yes. Okay, I will now administer the oath of office to all in to all appointees that are present and after the meeting if you
will please come up and sign your oath of office. So if you will stand please anybody who is appointed to an office today. Okay. Okay. And repeat after me. I state your name. >> Do solemnly swear.
that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, >> and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same
and to the governments established in the United States and in this state under the authority of the people and that I will faithfully impartially
and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of >> duties of the office >> whatever >> state your office >> according to the best of my ability
>> so help me God >> thank I would like to open up the floor for public comment on any governmental issue. Okay, moving right along. Uh, I would like to call up Rabbi Mendy
Abson Kabad of Springfield for our benediction. Keep it short. Relatively short. >> My friend's getting married today. He didn't want to forget his anniversary. And it's a good thing they keep doing the canopy inside the building. They
don't they did not want him to have cold feet. It's true. Thank you. I would like to thank the the the municipality of Springfield for giving me the honor to lead our township with a
benediction. As we begin a new year and usher in a new administration, I think it is apppropo to look at the beginning of the Torah for inspiration and guidance when God ushered in a new era, the creation of the world and
people and the guidance and messages that God gave them. Beginning with how God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. On the very first day, God's initial creation was light. At first glance, this seems to be
very puzzling. For light has no inherent value for itself. Rather, is there to help others to see and to differentiate. The same items we can distinguish with light was there in darkness. Accordingly, why was this the very first
thing that God created? It could have been created on the third day prior to the creations of plants and ve and vegetations for they need the light to grow. Or perhaps on the sixth day, bless you. Or perhaps on the sixth day, just
before he created man. Perhaps this can be understood in this way. When God created the world, he created similar to how a contractor builds a house. First, one draws a blueprint and only afterwards does one
start building the house. One needs to know in advance what the final product or house will look like. Then, and only then does one proceed and accomplish it. Likewise, when God created the world, he
created it with a plan and a mission statement. The mission and primary goal of people in general and of people in government in particular is to bring light and moral clarity to illuminate the world. Therefore, he began with the
creations of light. This was this is and this will always be his desire and our mission statement. The mission and primary goal of people in general and of people in government in particular is to bring light and moral clarity to
illuminate the world. In addition to the general light that God created on the very first day, he added a second dimension to it. Every day he drew a he drew a ray, an assemblance of this great light into each individual day. God
wanted us to know that every day has a goal and a mission of its own. Therefore, there is a need to infuse every day with new energy and light. As we begin a new year, this is a lesson
for all of us. Every morning when we wake up, we need to reflect and remind ourselves that each day that God grants us life is for a positive purpose and a reason to make this world a brighter and better place. We must realize that the
true intent and goal is to create an environment which is full of good and light to help everyone to grow and to be safe to dedicate themselves to this master plan and mission. This is the blueprint for us. We should copy how God
created the world. How God actively puts his wants into action every day for every individual person and other creations. Likewise, throughout the day, in every aspect of our lives, we have to focus on
bettering ourselves and influencing our township, our family, and friends around us to make this community, this state, and the tire world a proper and be and befitting dwelling place for God.
The best way to help us achieve this goal is through doing good deeds, upholding the seven no laws, which includes establishing a proper government with laws and decency. I would like to take this opportunity to offer a prayer to to God Almighty. They
should grant our leadership the strength and wisdom to do what is right and to guide and illuminate our town in the proper direction. Amen. with wishes to a happy sweet new year. The rest of the papers are blank.
>> Thank you, Rabbi. >> Deputy Mayor Kaiser. With that, wishing everybody wishing everybody a very happy and healthy new year. Uh as we turn the page, great hope ahead. look forward to
working with everybody for another year. Um, and with that, I won't drag it down any longer. >> Second. >> I'll make a motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> We're closed.