Okay, we're going to get started this evening. >> Thank you everyone. Thank you for being here. >> Okay, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, PL1975, chapter 231, the notice requirements have been satisfied. Notice of this
meeting by resolution 25-553 has been sent to the record, the Suburbanite and the Northern Valley Press and has been posted on the public bulletin board in the lobby of the municipal center. Omar, we're going to go right to the approval of the minutes. >> Yes, we go straight straight to
>> Can I get a motion to approve the minutes of December 22nd, 2025, the mayor and council meeting? Can I get a second? >> All in favor? Any opposed? Okay, we'll move on to the consent agenda. Could I get a motion to approve
resolutions R25-586 through R25-596? I have a second, please. Omar, please call the Do you have a question? Council >> the consent agenda >> today. >> This is for today. These are today's
Yeah. Of course you do. The meeting's not uh meeting's not closed. That's why we're here. All right. So, can I get a motion, please, to approve? >> Can I get a second now that we've got that straightened out? Okay. Omar, can you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton,
>> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Park. >> Okay, you're abstaining. >> Council Roy. >> Yes. Okay, it's time for audience remarks and
public comment. Anyone who would like to say anything on any matter is welcome to address the governing body. Assemblywoman, would you like to? Of course. Shamaha, 156 Stonehurst Drive, Tennifly. I'm here today, Mayor and Council, as the assemblywoman of District 37 to
honor Dan Park for his services to Tennifly. I have a joint resolution from the Senate and Assembly and I would like the time to present it to him. Mr. Park, this is in honor of your services to Tennifly and I, as a resident of
Tennifly, thank you for your service. I will not read the entire resolution, >> but it's it recognizes your hard work and the service you have done for your municipality and congratulates you for the time you spent on the council.
>> There you go. D >> and I ran against each other in the assembly, but like good democrats, we are friends again. >> I understand. It's wonderful. It's even better. Would anyone like anyone else like to make any public comments on any topic
whatsoever? Okay. Anyone online who would like to make a public comment? Omar, are you seeing any hands? >> See no hands, mayor. >> Okay. We're going to close public comment and audience remarks time. All right, Dan, we're going to It's been great serving with you. Four terms,
right? 12 years. Have you enjoyed it? Have you enjoyed it? >> Oh, good. I just wanna just want to thank the over the 12 years I was sworn in 12 years ago uh roughly around this time and I just want to
thank the countless volunteers that sat on committees with me and put in hours of work to literally make us look better than we are. Um all the nonsense we do up here. It's really the uh hours uh
behind the scenes that really make change. Uh on top of that, all our staff for the last 12 years have done a phenomenal job from DPW, first responders, and everyone here in the office um just makes our lives way
easier and able to make push ton of life forward. So, I just want to thank you guys for everything you have done for us. Thank you. as a as a departing member of governing body traditionally give out. >> All right. Um that concludes our u our
sin dine meeting. Could I get a motion to adjurnn, please? >> So moved. >> Can I get a second? All in favor? Any opposed? Okay, we're going to there's dinner and food served out in the lobby for everyone and we're going to reather here at 8:00 when we start our reorganization meeting. Everyone is
welcome. >> Okay, everyone, welcome. Good evening. >> Micro, thanks for coming this evening. We're going to get we're going to get started. Okay. In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act PL1975, chapter 231, the notice requirements
have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting by resolution 25-553 has been sent to the record of the Suburbanite and Northern Valley Press and has been posted on the public bulletin board in the lobby of the municipal center and the burough
website. Salute to the flag, please. Omar, could you please um do a roll call? Sure. >> Council member Dayton. >> Council member Michaels >> present. >> Council member Dr. Okconor >> here. >> Council member Roleri >> here. >> Mayor Zenna
>> here. Okay, we're going to go right into the uh oaths of office. Congressman Gothimer, could you administer the oath of office to Councilman Elects, please? >> Or I mean Michaels, excuse me. I've been
hanging around with you too long. >> Omar, >> good evening. Happy New Year. >> Happy New Year. >> I mean, come on. Let's go. We got Thank you. Uh, thank you very much, Mayor Zinn, uh, Councilwoman Okconor,
Councilman Goieri, Councilwoman Corsair, Councilwoman Dayton, uh, from Anglewood, Lee Wasi's in the house. Uh, Councilwoman, it's good to see you as well. As I mean, they like you here. What give Assemblywoman hater is here. Assemblywoman, great to see you.
Commissioner Commissioner Tom Sullivan is here. Newly elected Commissioner Tom Sullivan. Um, I want to make sure I'm not from Pal Park. Councilman Quack is here. Councilman, good to see you. Uh, you have a Oh. Oh, so I'm sorry, Mr.
Rosen Swag. I didn't see you there. Sorry, Councilman. Thank you very much. It is great to be here. Uh, for those of you who don't know me, I'm Congressman Josh Godheimer. Uh, I am very Thank you.
I'm very honored to be here today uh in my hometown of Tennifly. >> As we continue our great work together to make Jersey an even better place to live and work and raise a family, we're here today to swear in council members Adam Michaels for his eighth term. It's
unbelievable. Eighth term, but yeah. >> Doesn't it feel like eight though? It >> does. And Jennifer Jenny Jackson for her first term. I feel like I'm in my 90th term, by the way. Um I and I look I keep getting shorter as Tom Sullivan will tell you.
Um uh right Tom, I just saved you the pain. I I do want to begin by congratulating Adam and Jenny and their families and friends uh who've put in so much to make this happen and who sacrificed so much uh for for you. And I
know Jenny feel the same way. uh like that this does not happen without our families and I just want to give them a round of applause too. >> With incredible public schools and such a diverse community and friendly neighbors, Tennifly is a perfect example of how much Jersey has to offer. When
the Declaration of Independence gave birth to our nation in 1776, Tennifly was actually surrounded by forests with just four homes, a militia headquarters and a schoolhouse. Today, as you know, Tennifi is bustling. It's five square miles with thousands of families, some
of the top ranked schools in the nation, and a vibrant downtown with small businesses. When you go to the grocery store, you'll hear people speaking Korean, Hebrew, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and of course, occasionally English. It it it is true though uh that Tennifly is
a real melting pot and that's always what's made Jersey so strong. That great diversity has built our nation and there's been plenty of blood spilled over the years to protect it and our great flag. President Kennedy said things don't happen, they are made to
happen. So we must remember its dedicated public servants who work tirelessly to keep our streets paved, communities safe, and small businesses thriving. Kennedy also said that life and freedom is not easy and democracy is not perfect. We are always perfecting
our union. We must remember it's fragile. I I just came back from the Middle East this morning at 4:30 and I will tell you that one of the things >> the voice of God >> coming in from the Middle East.
Um got it. I knew there was something going on. Yeah. I think Mark, you doing the IT? >> Yeah. >> Uh I was say what blew me away as you're going to these nations across the region, you realize just how young we are, right? There's so there's thousands
of years of history and yet we're the greatest country in the world in 250 years. But that's not easy. You have to work at it. You got to keep you got to keep it that way just like we have to work to keep our state that way and our wonderful communities. And it doesn't happen unless you have incredible
leaders like those next to me and behind me and those in front of me, right, who work hard every day to protect it and to make it stronger. It doesn't didn't come easy and it won't be easy to keep it this way. And today, of course, is January 6th. 5 years ago, with my own
eyes, I was in the gallery of the House of Representatives as lawless thugs tried to take down our democracy. They attacked our capital. This wasn't a madeup thing. I saw it. We saw law enforcement officers beaten with American flags. Several lost their
lives, right? Protecting our democracy and our freedom. That night, we certified the election. Despite attempts to stop it, I stood next to my very good friend, uh, Republican from New York, a guy named Tom Reid, uh, who I still
remain very close with, even though he's not in Congress anymore. and we stood together. He actually came to the in the House there's a Democratic side and a Republican side. He walked over to the Democratic side which is highly unusual. I don't think I've ever actually seen that. And and we stood together and said
when it comes to policy views we often disagree but at the end of the day we are united as Americans. For the sake of this country we must stand together united and celebrate a peaceful transition of power. And that's what we're doing today. a peaceful transition of power. It's a
gift that's afforded to us, but not in a lot of places in the world. So, we have to cherish it. This swearing in to me has extra meaning, especially doing this today. We must remember it's the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly to keep our streets paved and our communities safe to make this all
work. And our responsibility to vote is so important. and the Tennifly community came together this November to reelect Adam and to elect Jenny to serve their community and to lead New Jersey forward. And I'm honored to be part of today. So, as Adam and Jenny take their solemn oath to govern and lead, I know
that they will both make Tennifly and our entire state and country even stronger. They will perfect our union. And if I can, if you'll let me, and Tom will make noise about this, but I'd like to say a few words about both of them
before I swear them in. First, Adam Michaels has served Tennifly now for six years on the council. After three years on the planning board, showing up, listening, and delivering practical results for neighbors across town through a hands-on, get it done
approach. I saw this even before I lived in town. And I remember first meeting you, I think it's Scott at the OELD house somewhere and and you immediately talking to me about all the various things you were doing in town, and I remember feeling exhausted. I'm like, how is he doing all of these things in
such a short period of time? I know your wife, uh, how you have built your life here over the the past 15 years, raising two sons. Gregory, who's now a college freshman at Wu in St. Louis, great school. I was there recently. It's a great place. Uh, good job.
And Alexander, a sophomore at Tennifly High School. Also, great job. Although that one was less hard. Like so many parents in North Jersey, Adam knows that what matters most is keeping our children safe, our school strong, and our community filled with the love and respect everyone deserves. Adam and I
actually went to college together, believe it or not. Obviously, I was taller then. And uh Adam graduated uh in 98 with a with a degree in bioengineering. He went on to receive his MBA from Colombia. And ever since, Adam has worked hard to build a career
that's all about solving problems, leading teams, and improving the lives of others, as he has done in our great community. Today, Adam is the chairman and CEO of Mama's Creations, a public company based right here in Jersey that helps stock deli counters across the country. Before that he spent years at
Manderly uh part of Nabiscoco, eight years in consulting at Booze Allen and six years at Capital One. In other words, he knows how to get stuff done. He understands budgets. He knows how to run operations. He's great with people and accountability, which are great skills to have at a local level. Two of
his favorite quotes are decisions are made by those that show up and never doubt that a small group of meaningful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, is the only thing that ever has. That's not just something he says, it's how Adam is hardwired. He shows up and
he believes in the work and he gets it done. As a volunteer, he support organizations like Special Olympics and nonprofits like Junior Achievement and the Achilles Foundation. One of Adam's biggest accomplishments has been leading the downtown committee to reimagine Tennifi's downtown. During CO, he didn't
just talk about helping. He created Tennifly Cares, a nonprofit he created to keep neighbors connected and supported. Through Tennifly Cares, Adam raised more than $70,000 for local restaurants. And those restaurants in turn donated more than 100 meals every night for more than four months to help
feed atrisisk youth and seniors in need. He went even further and helped collect and redistribute bicycles, more than a hundred, so kids could get outside and stay active. I remember when you told me about this, and just be kids during a difficult period when they were literally isolated together. His family loves to explore the world. In fact,
they just got back from Antarctica, right? most you know uh they climb >> past the >> really they uh they climb Mount Kilamanjaro together as a family showing that Adam knows firsthand there's no mountain you can't climb if you do it together I know that's been your
approach here in town his hobby is serving Tennifly and I think uh that's the greatest hobby around uh because he's not running a public company what else would you want him to do expect spend hours and hours in meetings helping other people Adam ran for office believes Tennifly can can always get
better and improve just like our union and to make it even better place to live and work. So, Adam, thank you for all you've done and continue to do and congratulations on another well-deserved term. So, I'm going to now administer the
oath. That's okay. The oath. Your family should definitely come up. You don't have to. I mean, my wife wouldn't come up. It's hard. >> Purple. >> Got it.
>> Purple is good. >> Hi, Adam Michaels. I, Adam Michaels, >> do solemnly swear >> do 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 >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey
>> and that I will bear true faith >> and I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and allegiance >> to the same >> the same >> and to the governments >> and to the governments >> established in the United States >> established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority >> under the authority >> of the people
>> of the I will faithfully >> I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly >> and justly >> perform all the duties >> perform all the duties >> of the office of council member >> of the office of council member >> for the burrow of tennifly >> the borrow of tennifly >> according to the best of my ability
>> according to the best of my ability >> so help me go >> so help me go >> a little something for Can I invite the other electives up here to stand here so we get a picture with them? Do you guys mind joining us? Is that okay? Am I screwing it up by
moving that? I'm going to move back. That's okay, Jenny. I >> think I was thinking of John Adams when they called your name. >> That's what I think. >> That's what it's called. >> I was like, "Oh, John Adams." >> Yeah.
>> Okay. Not for the whole thing. Okay. That's some phone. >> Jennifer Jenny Jackson is exactly the kind of public servant you want stepping up for your community. Thoughtful, generous, and deeply committed to bringing people together from all backgrounds, from all walks of life.
Long before she ever ran for office, Jenny built a life centered on service through her work with a national charity league in the Houston area, which I think is in Texas. I I saw that. I heard about somewhere where she was raised. Uh Jenny devoted countless hours supporting
homeless shelters, organizing donations, helping in nurseries, and serving special meals at the Star of Hope shelter for women. She delivered meals through Meals on Wheels, served food at downtown shelters, supported education assistance for children with special needs, and shared her time and talents
in the arts, including for the ballet, uh, and you name it, Jenny was there and found a way to help. That same spirit of service has followed her to Tennifly. As a volunteer on the summer concert series committee, Jenny helped launch Salsa Under the Stars. Partnering with a local
dance profession with local dance professionals to transform a summer evening into a joyful, welcoming cultural experience that brought new energy and a lot of fun and dancing to downtown Tennifly. The mayor was there. I saw him dancing. It's a small example,
but it says a lot about Jenny's leadership. bringing people together, supporting local talent, and bringing community together to build not just more fun, but actually building a stronger community. I was proud to honor Jenny as a fifth district hometown hero
in 2023 for her work with the Tennifly Chamber of Commerce and the Tennifly downtown Committee. You could tell even then that she was continuing to go places. She helped lead efforts to beautify the town, engage with businesses to help them thrive, and improve pedestrian and vehicular safety.
These efforts resulted in new park infrastructure like benches, new businesses coming to Tennifly, and additional traffic lights for increased public safety. Another moment that stands out in my memory is in the wake of October 7th attacks in Israel. Jenny helped quickly turn Tennifly's planned
winter wonderland into a Tennifly Together event, bringing the community together after the terrorist attacks when we needed it the most. There, the mayor raised the Israeli flag in Holler Park and members of the community sang the Israeli national anthem. The booth shifted their efforts to fundraising and
raised hundreds of dollars selling cookies to help just give back. And that dedication to bringing her community together makes for an exemplary public servant and somebody we want serving our community, our state, and our country. Jenny ran for council for a simple
reason. She believes Tennifly can always get better while also sticking to its roots which make it so incredible. It's that combination of old and new, of bringing it all together and making it work that I know will make her such a phenomenal leader for our community and
a community where I am honored to live. as I mentioned. So, you want great leaders just like her. Practical people first approach shaped by listening, collaboration, and rolling up her sleeves. Jenny and her husband Steven Miller, Dr. Miller, sorry, are raising two wonderful children. Analie, who's
10, and Bod who's eight. Good to see you both. >> And and Jay's mom, Judy, also here. And like so many parents here in North Jersey, Jenny understands the balancing act of family, life, work, and community responsibility. That perspective grounds her. Outside of her work, Jenny's
passions naturally reflect the kind of community she wants to build. She loves the arts and culture, as I mentioned, dance and music, and to supporting performance, supporting live performances. She does so much in every aspect of her life. And I know as you begin your first term, your priorities are clear. being a responsible steward
of taxpayer dollars, keeping Tennifi safe, and welcoming and making sure every resident feels heard. I know you will do an amazing job. Thank you so much for stepping up, for being willing to serve. And what's not always an easy time, it's it can be a tough job. It's a
lot of hours and a lot of giving back, but I know you'll do an amazing job and set a great example for your kids and for all of our kids and all of our families. With that, congratulations and I'm honored. Congratulate you and Bible.
>> Is there a Bible? >> We'll have somebody record it for you. >> We got people. Okay. right here. I, Jennifer Jackson, >> I >> do solemnly swearly >> that I will support the Constitution
>> that I will support >> of the United States >> of the United States >> and the Constitution >> and the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey >> of the State of New York >> and that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance >> and als
Under the I will faithfully impart all the duties of the office of the Bur. According to
You can say something. Sure. About the flowers up again. That's right. Yes. Will you >> I just want >> Go ahead, Lauren. >> Jenny, I wanted to say the yellow roses are symbolic of our suffrages here in
Tennifly. You are following in a long line of women who participated in government and politics and bettering our community. We are so glad that you are continuing this history and I'm so glad to have you sit with us as women on
this council. >> Commissioner Sullivan, Commissioner Sullivan, did you want to uh make a presentation? >> Pardon me. If you'd like to. Right there. Yes. Right over there. Commissioner. Yes. So, um, we just want to from Bergen
County send our regards and congratulate Jennifer and Adam on their victories and, uh, their willingness to serve the public. Uh, Tennifly is a great community, like Congressman Godheimer said about 11 times, just so everyone knows, and now we're going for I'm going for
12. Um, I I won't take up too much time because Josh took all all the minutes talking. So, um, this is really an honor for us to be here in Bergen to be in Tennifly in Bergen County. You have a great mayor and council. You have great people. Uh, on behalf of the Bergen County Commissioner Board and our county
executive couldn't make it tonight, but he sends his regards. Also, we want to wish Jennifer and, uh, Adam the best of luck. We have some commendations for you if you want to come down and receive them. Just just congratulating you on your willingness to serve and making Bergen County a great community by your
efforts. And of course, we want to thank your families for allowing you to do this because anyone that's in public office knows that you can't do it without the support of your families. So, I want to thank your families personally for allowing you guys to help your community. So, on behalf of Bergen
County, I'd like to hand you these commendations. Okay. Mayor Council, best of luck on 2026. I know you guys are doing a great job and thank you for allowing some time. Thank you. Of >> course. Thank you, Commissioner. Anytime, Congressman. Thank you for being here
with us tonight. Always a pleasure. Have fun in Washington. Take care, Assemblywoman. >> What? Okay. Omar, could you please call the role of the 2026 mayor and council? >> Council member Dayton.
>> Oh, I'm first now. Here. >> Council member Jackson. >> Council member Michaels. >> Present. >> Council member Dr. Okconor >> here. Council member Royer >> here. >> Mayor Zenna >> here. Okay. Next item, the appointment of the burough attorney, Ween Law Group.
Could I get a motion to approve resolution R26-01? >> So moved. >> Could I have a second, please? Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson,
>> Council Member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Roleri. >> Okay. Hey, could I have a motion, please, for a nomination for council president for 2026? >> Oh, I nominate uh Councilman Adam
Michaels. >> Could I have a second, please? >> Second. >> Are there any other nominations? Hey, Omar, could you please call the role? Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels,
>> yes. >> Council member, Council Member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. Council member Reri, >> you still thinking? >> Yes. >> Reluctantly. >> Okay, we're going to move on to public comments. Citizens are welcome to
address the mayor and council on any governmental item of concern to them, whether or not is scheduled or on the agenda below. A total of 15 minutes has been allocated for all public comments to be presented. Citizens must give their names and addresses. Not your addresses, just your names. When
recognized to speak, large groups urged to select someone to represent them. Please be advised these meetings are recorded and are subject to the open public records act. Would anyone in the chambers like to make any public comments? If so, raise your hand. Come up to the
microphone. Okay. Yes. Councilman, come on up to the microphone, please. >> And congratulations to that councilman. This is >> congrat the councilman. >> I'm going to say I was with um uh councilman last night in Palisades Park
when he was sworn in for the first time. So congratulations. We're all very proud of you. >> Christopher Quark. How are you? Good evening everybody. Good evening title fly. My name is Christopher Quark. I'm councilman of Palis Park 264 Grand Avenue in Palace Park. Just um but I
just wanted to say uh to you Mayor Zenna and to all of you that the So, thank you and congratulations. Um, I'm very excited to start this new career path and listen and work with all of you and see what I can do for my town and what you have produced here in your town. As
I drove by and I see all the great improvements and wonderful things that you've done and all the discussions that we've had in terms of what we can do to benefit the community and benefit the people, it really inspires me to see that the actions are actually taking place here. So, I want to say God bless you all. Thank you so much. And again,
Uh, Councilman, Councilwoman, congratulations again. I know you do great things under this great, man. And there's a wonderful team that I see here. Uh, and I always see that the the energy here already is palpable to true care and dedication to service. So, thank you. Thank you for that.
Congratulations. >> Thank you, Councilman. Thank you. >> Any other members of the public here like to make any public comment? Okay. Anyone online on Zoom that would like to make any public comments? Omar, do you see any hands?
See no hands, mayor. >> Okay, we're going to close public comment time. Could I get a motion, please, to approve Oh, excuse me. We're going to appoint um as labor council Tran Isabelle. Uh can I get a motion to approve R26-02?
>> Could I get a second, please? Omar, please call the role. >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. Council member Larry. >> Yes. >> Could I please have a motion for
resolution R26-03 to confirm the appointment of the burough order Lurch Vincy? >> I have a second, please. >> Second. >> Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes.
>> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Roler, >> yes. >> Thank you. Could I please get a motion on resolution R26-04 to confirm the appointment of bond council Rog McCarthy?
>> Please. Can I have a second? >> Second. >> Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Roli, >> yes.
>> Did I get a motion to approve resolution R26-05? have the appointment of the tax appeal attorney at John Bang. >> So move. >> I have a second, please. >> Second. >> Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes.
>> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Roler, >> yes. >> Okay. One second, please. Okay. Hey, could I please have a motion to approve resolution R26-06 confirming the appointment of the
alternate tax appeal attorney, Chazen Lampereell, please >> have a second. Omar, could you please call the role? Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member,
>> yes. >> Okay. Could I please have a motion to approve resolution R26-07? Confirm the appointment of the traffic engineer, Bright View Engineering, please. >> Second, please. >> Omar, could you please call the role?
>> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Pass member Dr. Okconor. >> Yes. >> Council member, >> yes. >> Okay, I just need a second here. I may have made I might have made a mistake going R2608. Where should this be? 26
should be right view engineering as the special projects engineer >> R2608 >> got that Omar. >> Yes. >> Okay. Could I get a motion to approve R26-08 confirming the appointment of special
projects engineer Bright View Engineering? >> Could I have a second? >> Second. >> Could I have um Omar, could you please call the role? Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor,
>> yes. >> Council member Roler, >> okay. Could I have a motion, please, to approve resolution R26-09 confirming the appointment of the burough planner, Burgess Associates, please have a second. >> Omar, please call the role.
>> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. Council member. >> Yes. >> Okay. Could I have a motion, please, to approve resolution 26-10 confirming the appointment of the Burough Special
Planner, Neglia Group? >> Have a second, please. >> Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Daytona. >> Yes. >> Council member Jackson. >> Yes. >> Council member Michaels. >> Yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor. >> Yes. >> Council member Larry. >> Yes. >> Okay. Could I please have a motion to
approve resolution R26-11 confirming the mayor's appointments? The prosecutor Mark Fiero, first alternate municipal prosecutor Linda Schwega, public defender Jordan Ulis, first alternate public defender Lewis D'Angelus, burough historian Paul Stfanoitz.
>> I have a second. Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. Council members Roler. >> Yes. >> Okay. The mayor's appointments to the planning board. Uh Nicole Osborne for a
four-year term. Ted Neans for a four-year term. First alternate Linda Baldini for a 2-year term. Uh okay. Then I'd like to get a motion for a um actually we need a um a motion from the
council uh for a um council member to be a member of the planning board. Can I have a So who would who are you asking for? >> Thank you, Mr. Oolier. Okay, go ahead. Council President Lauren Dayton. >> Could I have a second? >> Okay. Could Omar please call the role on
that? >> Council member Dayton. >> Yes. >> Council member Jackson. >> Yes. >> Council member Michaels. >> Yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor. >> Yes. >> Council member. >> Yes. >> Okay. Councilwoman, welcome back to the planning board. >> Sure.
>> Okay, we're going to make the mayor's appointments to the board of adjustment. Alan Citroen, Adam Kaminsky, first alternate, Joan Toro, and Jamie Corsair is the council representative. Okay. The mayor's appointments to the
environmental commission is Julie Okconor, uh council representative. We have an open seat on the environmental commission that will be uh filled at the next council meeting. The mayor's appointment to the historic preservation commission, Jenny Jackson, as council
representative. We also have two seats there. That will be filled at the next council meeting. Okay. Could I get a motion to approve resolution R26-13 confirming appointments to the board of health? How Howard Baker for a full
term. Eda Frank, Dr. to Eda Frankle for a full term and uh uh Councilwoman Dr. Julio Okconor as a council representative. I have a motion. >> Have a second. >> Omark, please call the role. >> Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson,
>> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Roler, >> yes. >> Okay. Could I please have a motion to approve resolution R26-14 confirming the appointment of TVAC medical director, Dr. Barbara
Shriberman. >> So moved. >> I have a second. Uh Omar, please call the role. >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council Michaels, >> yes.
>> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Rolair, >> yes. >> Okay. Could I have a motion on R26-15 confirming the appointments to the library board of trustees? Elena Mites for a full term, Julie Lev for a full
term, Nicole Mottz as the mayor's alternate, and Jamie Corsair as the council representative. >> So move. >> Can I have a second, please? Omar, please call the role. >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels,
>> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor, >> yes. >> Council member Rari, >> yes. >> Okay. Hey, could I have a motion to approve resolution R26-16 confirming the appointment to the recreation board? Uh Melissa Garden to a three-year term. Uh Andrea Gizo to a
three-year term. And Jamie Corsair is a council representative. Motion, please. >> Could I have a second? Omar, please call the role. >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. >> Council member Michaels, >> yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor,
>> yes. >> Council member Roler, >> yes. Okay, we're going to make the appointments now to the non-stutory committees. The senior citizen service committee, Maryanne Hart, Michelle H the manager, Gina Chamberlain the assistant manager, Lauren Dayton, the council
liaison. The Tenniferly welcome committee, Katherine Cojanis, Constantine Riggus, and Julie O' Connor as the council liaison. The stigmafree committee, Sophia Shin, Noah Shin, Julie O' Connor as the council liaison. The
dog park committee, Allison Cherto, Alyssa Todd, Julie O' Conor as the council liaison, and the Burough joint use committee. Uh myself, the mayor, council member Adam Michaels, I got your name right that time. >> Yes. Council member Lauren Dayton,
Tennifly Nature Center. Jamie Corsair is a council liaison. Tennifly presents myself, the mayor, councilwoman Jenny Jackson, Alana Watvski, Richard Barata, Sam Rosemarin, Eddie Hulse, and Robin Mhheight.
Tennifly Pride Committee, Lauren Dayton, council liaison. Tennifly Chamber of Commerce, Jenny Jackson as the council liaison. Northern Valley Greenway, Andrew McKesh, Chad Coleman, Lily Weinberg, Jenny Jackson as the council liaison. Economic
Development Committee, myself, the mayor, council members Michaels and Rolieri. The Downtown Improvement Committee, Deborah Adler, Neil Axe, Michelle Rolieri, Nisin Fargos, Joanna Am Amiratis, Shephard Grinka, Lauren Tuval,
and Jenny Jackson as the council liaison. Got a lot of committees this year there, Miss Jackson. >> Hey, jump into the deep end. Well, well, there's a Bulgarian saying, if you want to drown yourself, don't punish yourself in shallow water.
>> Yes, I have. It's coming true. All right. The Tennifly Municipal Swimming Pool Committee, Janet Kim, Maria Veles, Christine Cook, and myself, the mayor as liaison. Intergovernmental Relations, myself as mayor, Adam, Councilman Adams,
Administrator David Fansaw. the Department of Public Works Committee, myself as mayor, councilwoman Dayton, and Councilman Rolieri. Appointment of council liaison to the Tennifly Fire Department. Lauren Dayton is the council liaison. Appointment of
council liaison to the Tennifly Senior Center. Adam Michaels is the council liaison. Appointment of council liaison to the Tennifly Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Councilman John Rolieri. Appointment to the board of police commissioners, myself as mayor, uh,
Councilman Corsair, Councilman Rolieri. Okay, we have the consent agenda. Can I get a motion to approve resolutions R26-17 through R26-54? Could I have a second, please?
>> Omar, could you please call the role? >> Council member Dayton, >> yes. >> Council member Jackson, >> yes. Council member Michaels. >> Yes. >> Council member Dr. Okconor. >> Yes. >> Council member Roer. >> Yes. >> Okay. Wonderful. Thank you to all the new members of the boards, commissions,
and committees. And for all those who are being reappointed and agreeing to serve again. Very much appreciate it. Okay. All right. We're going to go to uh my state of the burough address and then we'll be able to adjourn after that and finish eating out back. How's that
sound? Okay. Happy new year to everyone and thank you for being with us here today. Thank you Councilman Dan Park for your many years of service to the residents and community of Tennifly. Councilman did four terms, right? >> 12 years. It's pretty good run. Got a
great run. Okay. Congratulations to Council President Adam Michaels on your reelection and return to the Burl Council. Glad to have you back again. Thank you. >> All right. Okay. Congratulations also to Councilwoman Jenny Jackson. How does that sound? Councilwoman, you like it?
Good. On your election to the council, you're here. Jenny, the town is so appreciative. No, in all seriousness, we're very appreciative of the work you've been doing over the past 5 years on the downtown committee and the chamber of commerce, and we all know you're going to bring the same energy to
the council. So, welcome aboard. We're all thrilled to have you. It's truly humbling to see when I shared my first State of the Boa address six years ago how much we have accomplished. However, we know there's more work to do this year. As in years past, we remain
resolute on our three council goals. Number one, roads and pedestrian safety. Two, parks and recreation. And three, downtown revitalization. Our first goal remains roads and pedestrian safety. Reflecting on several
of our two 2025 goals, I'd like to report that the completion of the new traffic light at East Clinton and Dean Drive while coming in within budget has taken a few months longer than expected to be operational. The construction is almost complete and we are expecting
that by approximately March 1st, it will be fully functioning. And by the way, the funding for this project came from the federal government. No local Tennifly property tax money was used for this. We're pleased to report that since 2021 when we experienced 484
annual traffic accidents, we are generally trending down in car accidents. Now to the point that in 2025, our traffic accidents declined to 356 annually, a 27% decrease over five
years. Now, even one accident is too much, but we're going to continue to invest our time and resources to ensure safety in our town. Our second goal was and continues to be our parks and recreation. In 2025, we completed the
construction of the new Grove Street Park, creating, as promised, a new dog park facility, a skate park, and gardens. We completely replaced and built three new public tennis courts in Roosevelt Commons to go alongside of the well-used pickle ball courts we put up
the previous year. As you may have seen, we are in the process of replacing and rebuilding three more public tennis courts, which will be ready for the spring season. The previously private pool club that the burough acquired and reopened in 2025 has been a major
success. The council had the foresight to structure the pool as a comparatively independing independent self- sustaining utility. We made modest capital improvements and we actually generated a small operating surplus by the end of the season. I just want to say the
council gets a lot of credit for making that happen. So I want to thank all of you for making that happen. Thank you. and we're all looking forward to a successful 2026 pool season and registration for this summer this coming summer season is going to begin this
month. So even though it's cold out, it's time to register for the pool. All right, our third and final goal has been the multi-year transformation of our downtown and downtown revitalization to increase communication with residents. The electronic message board
adjacent to the socket cage will be replaced early this year and a new electronic message board will be erected at the corner of 9W and East Clinton Avenue at the top of the hill with the messages synchronized. We're also starting to look at designs for a
permanent amphitheater where we can facilitate more community gatherings, music, movies, and more. Thank you to the downtown committee and the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber of Commerce Jenny Jackson for leading that. Thank you. She was previously president there
and the chamber for organizing our spring fling fall fest and winter wonderland events this year. They keep getting more audacious with greater attendance every year. The Belgian block sidewalks that were installed many years ago downtown have become damaged and
uneven in numerous areas making for unsafe walking conditions. We're planning on replacing a significant number of these block areas with concrete to provide a more cost-effective and sound sidewalk system. The council and I have begun
discussions and engaged in an architect to create renderings that we can share with the community of ideas for a potential new library and recreation center. This concept is in its very beginning stages and we're looking forward to sharing the concepts with
everyone in the community in 2026 and begin discussions about moving forward. Our senior center building is in need of replacement and we're considering creative ideas that would present the burrow with an opportunity to build a new senior center at no cost to the
taxpayers through a public private partnership. We have great relationships with our federal, state, and county legislators and fortunate to have many of elected officials living in the burrow. We have been successful working together with just one example being the $1.6 million federal grant we applied
for and were awarded to begin the cleaning of our Tenill Brook and Over Peek Creek. With bold new projects like the library and recreation reimagination, we must continue to seek support and ensure we receive our fair share of your county, state, and federal
tax dollars. Another example of the importance of our relationship is the terrific work police chief Chamberlain and the entire Tenniferly Police Department in reducing the number of car thefts and burglaries since 2024 to almost zero incidences in
2025. In addition to the solid police work of increasing patrols in Tennifly, the police department has worked in coordination with the county prosecutor and our state and federal partners, bringing public resources to bear in Tennifly.
The council and I will continue to address pedestrian safety issues, focus on basic services such as roads, recreation, and senior services, while at the same time push forward on new ideas that help Tenifly continue to evolve into a vibrant and engaging
community in which we live and raise families. Thank you to all the B employees, volunteers, residents that serve on our numerous boards and commissions, and taxpayers whose efforts result in our wonderful community. As I always say, decisions are made by those
that show up. This is our town and the council and I are eager to continue to have an active dialogue with our community and seek your support to roll up your sleeves on on the initiatives that you are passionate about. One final acknowledgement. In my message a year
ago, I shared my hope that Edon Alexander would be released and returned to his family. As we all know, that most important wish was granted. Edon was returned with his family and several months ago we unveiled the street newly named for him to honor his commitment and his
sacrifices. And thank you all for being here this evening and have a wonderful 2026. I think that's it. We can get a motion to adjourn. I get a second. All those in favor? >> Anyone opposed? Okay. Thank you
everyone. Thank you for being here this evening everyone.