This is a regular meeting of the township committee. Public notice of this meeting has been given as required by the open public meetings law. A resolution was adopted on January 1st, 2025 designating this date this Holland, 7:30 p.m. as the time for this regular meeting of the township committee of the
township of union in the county of union. A notice of each and every meeting of the township committee was posted in accordance with the aphet open public meetings law in one public place reserved for the posting of ordinances and official notices of the township of union, namely the bulletin board next to
the clerk's office. In addition there too, a copy of said resolution was forwarded to the local source in Star Ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. >> Uh thank you madam clerk. This evening the prayer will be given by committee one Patricia Garrett Frasier and the and
deputy mayor Joseph Foy will lead us in the flag salute. Please stand. >> Let us bow our hearts and minds as we gather as members of this township committee. We pray that we are ever mindful of opportunities to render our service to fellow citizens and to our
community. Keeping in mind always the enduring values of life, exerting our efforts in those areas and on those things upon which future generations can build with confidence. Let us continue to strive to make a better community. Amen.
>> I aliance 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. >> Madame clerk, could I have a roll call?
>> Mr. Figero >> here. >> Miss Terrell >> here. >> Miss Fraser >> here. >> Mr. Florio >> here. >> Mayor Bowser >> here. At this time, I'd like to proceed with the mayor's award. As we celebrate the conclusion of
Hispanic Hispanic his Heritage Month, I invite sisters Wanda and Jennifer to join us on the DEAS. >> Yes. Come on up. The Hispanic Sisters are esteemed Hispanic of the year honores from our September Hispanic and Latino Heritage
Festival embody the spirit of strength and resilience through their art. They also demonstrate appreciation for their cultural heritage and creativity. We truly honor to have them with us today. Let us give them a heartfelt welcome.
[Applause] Mama, take a photo. behind. >> There you go. Congratulations. International Alpha Delta Kappa Month. October is designated as the Alpha Delta
Kappa Month, a time to honor and celebrate the organization's members and their contributions to education, altruism, and community service. During this month, local chapters engage in various activities, community service
projects, and fundraising events for scholarships. Also like to read the proclamation declaring this month. The chancellor union proclamation international alpha delta kappa month
presented October 2025. Whereas women in education constitute a significant portion of the nation's workforce and faithfully serve their communities by providing programs that contribute to world understanding. And whereas the primary goals of Alpha
Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators are to acknowledge the accomplishments of outstanding educators, to foster mutual respect among educators, to establish high standards of education, and to promote educational, cultural, and
charitable projects that enrich the lives of their students. And now, therefore, I, Mayor James Bowser Jr., on behalf of the township of union and the county of union state of New Jersey to hereby proclaim October 2025 as
international alpha delta capital month signed James Bowser Jr. Mayor 2025 Township Committee members Joseph Florio, Manuel Figerito, Patricia Gareth Frasier, and Sandra Terrell. >> I will accept that award.
>> Yes, >> I will accept this award as an educator and part of the Alpha Delta Kappa organization. Thank you. >> Thank you. Now moving on in our agenda. Uh can I have a motion to approve the uh minutes?
>> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. Moving on. Uh Madame Clerk, can we move on to the ordinances and resolutions? >> I for your consideration on second final reading an ordinance amending chapter 170 of the municipal code entitled
prohibited uses to include massage and body work parlors. I like to move to defer this to our next meeting. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I >> creating a handicap space in front of 2095 Melrose Parkway.
>> The ordinance taken up for second and final reading. >> Second, >> an ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the Township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance creates a handicap space in
front of 2095 Melrose Parkway. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Second. >> Mr. Figerito, >> yes. >> Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio, yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes.
>> Creating a handicap space in front of 113 Willie Avenue. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. An ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This
ordinance creates a handicapped space in front of 1113 Woolly Avenue. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Sure. >> Mr. Figero? >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell? >> Yes.
>> Miss Frasier? Yes. >> Mr. Florio? >> Yes. >> Mayor Bowser? >> Yes. Adopting amendments to the Clinton Manor redevelopment plan. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. >> Ordinance of the Township Committee of the Township of Union, County of Union,
New Jersey, adopting certain amendments to the Clinton Manor redevelopment plan pursuant to local redevelopment and housing law NJSA 4812A-1. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? >> Motion to adopt. >> Second,
>> Mr. Figuredo. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio, >> yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes. >> Adopting amendments to the Styson Avenue redevelopment plan. >> The ordinance be taken up for second and final reading at this time. >> Second. >> An ordinance of the township committee
of township of Union, County of Union, New Jersey, adopting certain additional amendments to the Styson Avenue redevelopment plan pursuant to the local redevelopment and housing law NJSA48 12A-1X. Is there anyone from the public wishing
to speak on this ordinance? >> You have to come up. >> Could I get more information about this? >> You have to state your name, please, and your address. Judith Rodriguez, say 12 Madison Avenue. >> What is it? >> Is there a specific question?
>> Yeah. What is the redevelopment plan? What are you planning on redeveloping? Would you be more specific? >> There's a redevelopment plan. You can read it. You could attend the planning board meeting. There's uh this is the conclusion of that of that process. >> All right.
So, it's a done deal. >> It's what a done deal? >> I just don't know what it is. Can you just just give me a few little facts? just building >> you're redeveloping >> houses. >> No.
>> Yeah. So I think at this point it's this is public comment portion. So you're you can comment on it and during the public portion at the end I can answer those questions. >> Move the ordinance be adopted. Second. >> Mr. Figero,
>> yes. >> Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio, >> yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes. >> Number six has been pulled from the agenda of the following resolutions authorizing the release of a performance bond in the amount of $4,500 and cash
bound in the amount of $500 for Caliber Bodyworks 2260 Route 22 East. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. All in favor? >> I I >> amending resolution 2025270 increasing the amount to Home Depot by
$10,000 for the purchase of building supplies for a total amount not to exceed $69,000. State contract number 18 fleet 00234. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. >> Amending resolution 202557 increasing
the amount to Riggins Inc. by $40,000 for the purchase of fuel for a total amount not to exceed $270,000. State contract number 19 fleet 00969. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> Authorizing a contract between the community development project and various entities for fees set forth in the resolution. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing a professional service agreement with Anselme and Carvelli LLP in connection with the municipal appeals
state versus Carolyn Thompson for an amount not to exceed $10,000. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Amending resolution 202538 increasing the amount to a lawyer law firm by an additional $7,500 for Oprah matters for
revised total contract amount not to exceed $17,500. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Following communications from Terry
Melanda, Tax Collector, requesting the township committee authorized checks issued to the following representing the redemption of tax sale certificates as listed on the agenda. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Josephia, Township Engineer, requesting payment number one to PNA
Construction in the amount of $741,716.72 for work completed through September 7th, 2025 in connection with the 2025 ETG road resurfacing program. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. from Kim Een, First Baptist Church, 5
Hilton Avenue, requests to use municipal lot number 22 on Hilton Avenue to park cars for their community bus trip to Washington DC on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. >> From Gabby Sully, general chairperson, Union County St. Patrick State Parade Committee, requesting to hold the 29th annual St. Patrick's Day parade with the use of the showmobile and the township bus on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 with a
rain date of Saturday, March 28th, 2026. >> Move to approve the parade. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Ratifying the request from Michelle Baratui Union Elks for eight barricades and eight garbage cans with liners for October 12th, 2025 for their annual car show. >> Move for approval.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Ratifying the request from Jessica Bordro, Union Elks to hang a banner on Styverson Avenue from October 7th through October 12th, 2025 for the Union Elks car show. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> The following department reports from the clerk's office, Community Development, Senior Center, Fire Department, and Police Department. >> Motion to approve the reports. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> That concludes my part of the agenda. >> Uh thank you, Madam Clerk. At this time we will move on to our committee
reports. Uh starting with police commissioner Sandra Terrell. >> Thank you mayor. Uh I have a report today also along with um the police update uh on our 250th uh celebration our annual our annual
250th our 250th celebration of our country. Um just a few um items that the that the committee wanted me to share with you all. Uh so on January 10th uh there will be a revolutionary road trip
screening and discussion in the DMK theater. It starts at 700 p.m. It ends at 9:00 p.m. Um the evening will begin at 7 with a meet and greet featuring refreshments from Cruisin Marcato Mobile
Bar at 7:30 p.m. We'll watch a 26 minute uh film which highlights historical sites right here in the township of Union. And then after the screening uh there will be a panel discussion with Darly Newman uh who is an American
producer and television host uh and her show is called uh Travels with Darly. Uh also on the panel will be Reverend Lundy of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and also uh Professor Jonathan
Mantini from Keen University. So we look forward to that event. I think that's uh going to be something worth attending. Uh on March 11th, uh there will be a student poetry and pros night and that will also be held at the GMK theater. Uh
students from Kowami, Bernett and the high school uh will be invited to present original poetry and pros centered on the theme, the United States of America. Uh the presentation will be recorded and broadcast on channel 34 uh celebrating young voices as we reflect
on our national identity. On April 11th, there will be a major Lego project that will be held at the Union High School gym from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Uh and and I know this is a lot, but and we'll go over this, we'll present this information ongoing so that you'll
remember and uh you'll be able to participate. So, the Lego project is from 2 to 4 in the high school gym. So, we're calling on all builders to join for a community Lego event where teams of two to four participants will recreate one of 50 local Union Township
structures using Lego bricks. So, that should be quite interesting. Uh, and then lastly, uh, October 19th, 18th and 19th, um, four centuries in a weekend. The time is from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.
And so as part of the four centuries in a weekend, the following historic union sites will be open for tours. Liberty Hall, Caldwell Parsonage, and Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church. So please mark your calendar um so that
you can participate and honor our nation uh as we celebrate again the 250th year of the country. Thank you. Um, next is my police report. Thank you. Uh, this
this period, uh, so this is a three-week period. So, if anybody's been um tracking the numbers, if they seem a little high, it's because it's three weeks and not two weeks as I usually report. So, we had uh directed patrols. There were 1,283.
We had 2,440 calls for service and there were 88 arrests. Uh in our enforcement division, says truck, red light, and speed. Uh in our truck enforcement, there were 22 stops. We issued 14 tickets. Uh and 10
of those were for local deliveries or residents. In our red light enforcement, there were 55 stops. There were 46 tickets issued and four of those were for residents. Uh and then in the speed initiative uh division we had a 100
stops uh 65 tickets were issued uh and 14 of those were residents. Uh and again uh it it seems like the numbers may be dropping and and and I hope that it's because people are getting the message that we're putting out um you know week
after week, day after day. Uh and our police officers are out there really monitoring everything. I think we all know that traffic is a concern. So, it's important that we see these numbers going down and I'm happy to I'm happy to say that they are. So, um there's that.
And then I just have one uh announcement um with regard to police activity. So, on October 3rd, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 78 involving a blue Honda observed committing multiple traffic violations. During the stop, the driver was identified and
found to have an active arrest warrant out of the state of Florida. When officers attempted to place the individual under arrest, he resisted and fled on foot along the shoulder of the highway. Officers pursued and safely apprehended him a short distance from
the scene. A search of the vehicle afterward led to the discovery of a significant amount a significant quantity of a controlled dangerous substance. The individual was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges including drug offenses, resisting
arrest, and being a fugitive from justice. Um, we commend our police officers for their professionalism and the swift response in ensuring the situation was handled safely uh without injury to the public. Um, so after hearing this, I
just wanted to take a moment to offer a few safety reminders. If you see police activity on the roadway, please slow down and give the officers plenty of space to operate safely. Never attempt to intervene. If you witness suspicious
activity or unsafe driving, report it promptly to the local law enforcement. And lastly, we encourage all drivers to stay informed on on traffic laws and drive responsibly to help keep our roads safe. Thank you for your continued
support and partnership in keeping our community safe. Thank you very much. That concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner Terrell. At this time, I ask Commissioner Manny Figuro to give us the DPW report. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um, from our roads division, there were 225 streets swept.
They filled 98 potholes, patched five road intersections. There were 15 overlay applications and they utilized 18 tons of asphalt material in this process from our sewer division. They flushed out and cleared 39 sanitary
lines for maintenance. And just realize that this past weekend we had a noraster they worked very hard in preparing for that storm so that we would not have flooding throughout town. They had one afterhour emergency call out for sanitary issues. 60 enzyme applications
to eliminate the grease in the various sanitary lines. Excuse me. They repaired one catch basin from our shade tree division. They removed 12 hazardous trees. They removed four stumps. They trimmed 15 trees and
assessed 22 trees. And with the wind that kicked up and some of the gusts this past weekend, uh, no reports were called into our police headquarters except for one limb that fell back here. Uh, other than that, they've been working hard to really trim the trees so
that in case of these type of storms, these type of environments, nor eers that we have, especially prevalent this time of year, that we have minimal impact to our community. Um, our grounds division cleaned 62 township parks and properties of various litter
and debris. There were 115 field cuts and they cleaned 14 overgrowth locations. And for those of you that missed it this weekend, we had our annual park cleanup and even though the weather was a little bit iffy, we had uh
close to 60 people that joined us and amazingly 91 garbage bags were collected. So, a great job by some of our residents and volunteered and our public works department for all that they do. And as always, if you have a
concern or an inquiry, you can call public works 9086861922, but we encourage you to utilize the report of concern which is featured on the township website and there's also an app for the township that you can get that also has it on there. And mayor,
that concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Next we have fire department commissioner Patricia Gara Frasier. >> Good evening everyone. The um during this marking period the Union Fire Department responded to 293 calls for service including fire suppression,
emergency medical assistance and motor vehicle incidences. Significant incidences. On October 1st, there was a motor vehicle accident involving an ebike. The rider sustained injuries and was transported transported to
University Hospital. October 2nd, there was a basement fire on West Chestnut Street. The residents were temporarily displaced due to unsafe living conditions. And October 4th, there was a head-on collision involving a motorcycle. The rider was treated and
transported to University Hospital. Fire safety tips for October and November. Make sure your heating equipment is um safe. Check your furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, and make sure they are professionally inspected. Keep flammable
materials away from um space heaters at least 3 feet away and other heat sources. Schedule a chimney cleaning to prevent chimney fires. Check your uh carbon monoxide alarms and your smoke detectors. Test them regularly. Test all
alarms monthly. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years and CO detectors according to manufacturer guidelines. Ensure alarms are installed in every bedroom and outside of sleeping areas and in each level of your home. Fire
escape planning. Practice your home fire escape plan regularly with all members of the family. Ensure two exits per room and designate a safe meet safe meeting spot outside. Make sure your house number is clearly visible, especially
now with decorations outside of the home. Make sure that we can see the number of your house. So when first responders uh report, they know exactly where to go. Fire extinguisher readiness. Verify that the fire extinguishers are
charged and accessible and properly mounted. Review the pass technique. P. Pull the pin. A. Aim low. S. Squeeze the handle and s sweep side to side. Use extinguishers only for small contained
fires with a clear escape route. And looking forward as we move into the heart of fall and approach the holiday season. We remind residents to be cautious with holiday decorations and outdoor fire pits and candles. A little prevention goes a long way in keeping
our community safe. That concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner Frasier. Next we have senior center and recreation department commissioner deputy mayor Joseph. >> Thank you very much mayor. Um the union recreation department will host many great Halloween themed fun for union
residents this month. The Halloween season kicks off with Union Recreation Halloween's spooktacular Saturday on October 18th. The festivities will begin with a trunk or treat at Jefferson School from 10 to 4 pm. The trunk or treat will feature
decorated cars, tons of candy, a DJ dance party, and much more. Then the fun continues at Rapkin Park with a Halloween carnival and food truck festival from 3 to 7. The carnival event will include food vendors, music,
dancing, carnival games, inflatables at 5:00 p. p.m., costume parades, and kids and much, much more. Also, registration is still open for the Halloween window painting scarecrow contest. The window painting contest is a decadesl long tradition here in Union which helps give
some of our business areas a spooky festive feeling. The scarecrow contest is a wonderful activity for the whole family. We also encourage township businesses to get involved by creating theme scarecrow related to their business. Supplies will be distributed
beginning tomorrow, October 15th. So register as soon as possible. Any more details you need from our recreation department? The phone number is 908-6864200. That's not right. From our senior citizens department, as we have every Tuesday, the nurse will be
visiting providing health maintenance and check for and checks and prevention services. That goes on from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Please take advantage if you need the service. Christopher Hudachak, our county surrogate, will be giving a presentation
on services offered by the surrogate's office. He will cover important topics such as probate of wills, the qualification process for will executives, the appointment of administrators for estates without wills, and the qualification of guardianship. This information says will
provide valuable insights into those essential legal process. Nobody likes to talk of death and stuff, but when it happens, there's an awful lot of stuff that has to go on and people need to know what they have to do to survivors. So, I if if you're up in that age, I would suggest you you pay attention to
this particular uh Wednesday, October 15th in our senior center. Discover the joy of creating one-of-a-kind cards that showcase your personal style and celebrate the special people in your life. In this workshop, you will learn how to design and craft
your own greeting cards using a variety of materials such as paper, stamps, and more. On Monday, October 20th, from 1:30 to 2:30, the book club this month will be reading The Namesake by Oompa Liri, a heartfelt
and beautiful written story about identity, family, and the search for belonging. Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a fun and engaging way to spend an afternoon, this book club will be a great way to connect, share thoughts, and enjoy stimulating
conversations. Well, we have some Disco Fever coming in on Tuesday, October 21st from 12:30 to 2:30. Get ready to groove through the greatest disco hits of the 70s and 80s. It's a high energy flask from the past
filled with iconic tunes, funky moves, and non-stop fun. Feel the rim and catch the fever. Don't miss it. We're running another trick to Wind Creek Casino on Thursday, October 16th, which is coming up. Uh it's the cost is
$40 per ticket. Departure Janet Avenue. Hunton Hills Theater on Friday, October 24th. The cost is $95. It's a Michael Jackson impersonators ticket price. It includes
bus transportation, show, table serve, entre, dessert, buffet, entry, tea, and gratuitity. Bus departs from the senior center at 10:00 a.m. We're also running a very an amazing trip this year to on a Royal
Caribbean cruise for the seniors. Join us for a five-day cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 23rd through 27 aboard the stunning Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's Cruise Line. Enjoy worldclass entertainment, fine dining, and breathtaking ocean views on this
unevent, sorry, unforgettable adventure. Space is limited, so please call the senior center for details. 908851-5290. That's my report for Mayor. >> Thank you, Commissioner Florio. The 250th year celebration continues.
Before we discuss upcoming events, I'm thrilled that the American Battlefield Trust is launching a new series of of exploring New Jerseyy's crucial role in the American Revolution. The series finale will shine a spotlight on the incredible revolutionary history right
here in the Township of Union. Please visit the American Battlefield Trust YouTube account to watch the full series and connect with the momental monumental history of our state and our township. Let's all take advantage of the opportunities to connect with this
incredible history that's happening right here in our township. Join us for the free Township of Union Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, October the 23rd from 5 to 9:00 p.m. and explore a wide variety of health and
wellness programs right here in our community. Discover new resources, meet new experts, and learn about services to help you and your family live healthier lives. Visit uniontownship.com for more details and follow at
twwpun newwe jersey on social media. Union Art Gallery exhibit. Do not miss the Union Center fine art explosion on Thursday, November the 13, 2025 from 6:00 p. p.m. to 900 p.m. at the Union Art Gallery. The exhibition features
contemporary art by international, national, and local artists. It is an incredible opportunity to see how these how they express their lives, dreams, and visions through art. Visit uniontownship.com for more details. Pet licensing. If you have not licensed
your pet for the year, please remember you can easily do so by contacting our clerk's office. Applications either by pickup in or in person via uniontownship.com website. Please do not forget the proof of vaccination is required. If you have
any questions, please contact our clerk's office at 9088518501. Everbridge notifications, please sign up for emergency and general notifications online at www.uniontownship.com. These updates are also posted on
Facebook at TWWPUN New Jersey. Also, I just like to uh get a little more serious at this particular time regarding ebike ordinance. In light of uh recent events throughout Union County, the general body governing body
has found it necessary to ensure public safety by enacting an ordinance that governs the use of ebikes and scooters in the township. This initiative is a significant step toward promoting sustainable transportation while
ensuring and prioritizing public safety. This ordinance finds a balance between electric innovation and safety. If you or your family members rely on ebikes, I encourage you to familiarize yourself with the new regulation once it's adopted.
As I mentioned, this is not just a township or union problem. Many towns in Union County have addressed the issue of ebikes being operated irresponsibly, often at high speeds and in violation of traffic laws, which puts pedestrians and
other road users at risk. Collision risk on the streets and the threat of of lithium ion battery fires are real and it is important that our residents feel safe walking and driving around town. Therefore, I wanted to be very clear that the township will strictly enforce
the new ordinance once it's adopted. Thank you. At this time, I'd like to open it up to public comment. Just remember that you have the five-minute rule. Anyone wishing to speak, please state your name and and your address.
>> Hi, Speak. >> Hi, my name is Anthony Girardano. I live at 507 Chestnut Street here in Union, New Jersey. While I wasn't at last uh month's meeting, I did hear about something and I saw the video and I got a copy of a resolution that people who
are not residents of Union uh suggested that you passed. I read the resolution and I was shocked to see this is a resolution to make us a sanctuary city. I was shocked to see in that resolution that there was nothing in that resolution that said we would vet these people. Um we don't allow pedophiles to
reg come to our city unless they register. We don't allow felons to vote. We even enforce parking regulations. So, I'm confused as to how a resolution like that could be suggested when someone could come and be possibly running from a murder conviction in another country.
We don't care, but we'll pass a resolution to make parking illegal in certain places. To pass this resolution would be a danger to our citizens. A front to the citizens who pay taxes. As you know, many many of the cities who have become sanctuary cities have tens
of millions of dollars worth of debt, not counting the federal money they they would lose. So, it would be a a thing to do, but mostly it's saying to our children that we care less about your safety than we care about passing a resolution that makes us feel good
because we're accepting. I'd like to know what you think about the resolution, if I may. >> I say so. uh we heard that uh this committee I could speak but I not speak for all of them are not in favor of that. We understand everything that you're saying and I agree with what
you're saying but it's not been taken up. There is no resolution right now to do this >> there. It is not on the table. >> No. And and do we >> do we think that it will ever be on the table? >> Mr. Jordano, if I if I may. >> Yes. >> Any any member of the public can come before this governing body and suggest
that it take or not take >> I understand that. I just asked the I just asked the future. I'm I understand that. So you don't have to explain. You don't have to explain to me. I got it. I got it. >> I just wanted to know from the committee. I'm just asking a question. I'm asking a question. >> Does the committee think that this will
ever be a possibility of a resolution for sanctuary city here in Union? >> You're asking them to to to answer a hypothetical question. >> Yes, it is a hypothetical question. I agree. Oh, you don't answer hypothetical questions. >> All right. But if you do consider it,
Anthony Judana will be back. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you for your comments. >> Anyone else wishing to speak? >> Hi, Debbie Austin, 1208 Plain Street Union. Recently, we have some new tenants on
our street. The address is 1220. They had They moved it in May. I don't even know how many people are living in this house. I went to the town building department September 15th because they
had an extremely large party on the weekend of the 13th. Cops were called twice. Loud music on till 1:30 in the morning. Okay. My concern was when I found I asked about how many people can rent a home that is supposedly three
bedrooms. Are they living in the basement? There are seven cars, which means there has to be seven adults at least, right? So, I proposed it. I spoke with Anthony Cavalo who told me he'll check on it. Follow up in a week. I did
that. To my surprise, he said to me, "I can't give you any information. I already told you I went there. If you want to know something, fill out an Oprah form." Well, that's all well and good, but how about from a professional stance, you give every tenant a list of
what you expect, I mean, every renter, what you expect your tenants to do. Quality of life, disturbing everybody in the neighborhood, how many people are living there, they take up all the parking on the street. You got to fight for a parking spot. As a taxpayer, that's not fair either. But there's
nothing you could really do about that. So, what are we going to do? And how am I going to get an answer as to how many people can you can live in one home? That's a three-bedroom, oneb home. >> I'm sorry, a question. You said 1220, but you didn't >> 1220 Plain Street. Yes.
>> Main Street. >> Plain. >> Thank you. >> We have an audience with that, don't we? >> Can we follow up on that, D? We have an ordinance on that, don't we? In regards, >> we're going to follow up on that. >> Yeah, we'd be happy to take a look at it. It's
it's facts sensitive very honestly depends are they family members are they not family members >> to give you an answer to that question would be irresponsible >> right >> however >> the the issue of quality of life we take that very seriously and if there's a disturbance of any kind we encourage you
to call the police they will respond immediately >> yeah they can't that night >> and then you don't hear nothing like who really knows what they're doing or why they're allowed to have these parties and the The police came 10 minutes after
they left. Music back on. They don't care. We don't even know who they are, where they're from, what they're doing. >> Miss Austin, at the conclusion of this meeting, can you leave your your contact information with the clerk? Yep. >> And I'll be back in touch and uh give you an idea as to the resolution. >> Okay.
>> Thank you. Sorry for your inconvenience. Anyone else wishing to speak? >> How are you? Um, Zoles Seilla. I reside at 108 Plum Tree Lane. Um, so I see that they passed um the amending chapter of
uh Massage and Body Work Parlors um opening up a business on Stenson and they just passed an ordinance of $175 um to state a license for cosmetologist. But first it was 300 because I just
found this about this this week and I would want I would like to know what what are they charging? The health department is charging us 175 extra as a license when US cosmetologist holders already pay the state a fee. And we also
already pay 250 the health department and also um the city for us to pass as the health department. >> Yeah, that's a board of health. So you need to follow up on that. >> Can you give us your contact
information? Yeah, because they already came. Well, from my understanding, they already came here um to to f it was $300 and then they put it down to 175. But they're saying from from the last meeting here, they're saying that the
175 is because the state board of cosmetology is saying that they don't that they're requiring that. I just came here last week and I asked if I needed the Union Township that you guys well whoever passed it that I I don't need that license to pass for the cosme
cosmetology board of New Jersey. So nobody's giving an answer as to why they're giving us this fee when we already have so many fees. And this is every year that they're going to charge us 175 because you're charging us $250 for the health department as as an
application for the town. Then then you're charging us $75 extra for the fire department. Then we go into the cosme cosmetology state board. They charge us $350. And on top of that, we already pay for our license from the from the New Jersey State Board of
Cosmetology. We already pay that1 1701 175 I think it is if I'm not if I'm not incorrect. So now they're giving us another to pay a license when we already pay for our license. So, they want to charge us that every year and I want to
I just want to know why. >> Yeah. Like like I mentioned earlier, provide your information to the clerk and we'll follow up with you in terms of how to okay >> go forward on that. >> All right. Thank you. >> Okay. Ruth Slovic 1221 McGee. I need some clarification, please. On number 10, it
says authorizing contract between the community development project and various entities for fees set forth in the resolution CDBG. Well, I I don't know what that is. Can you just give me an overview of what that is?
Mayor, if I may. >> Yes. >> So, this resolution authorizes the township's community development uh department to uh work with certain nonprofit entities
uh for pass through monies for grants. Uh they are specifically approved, pre-approved. Um, specifically we're talking about Hospice Care for Terminal, Center for Hope, Hospice, Homemaker, Jewish Family
Services, Companion Aid, uh, UTCAO, um, Gateway Family, YMCA, and, uh, also there's a roadway improvement project >> on these nonprofit organizations. They benefit the citizens of uh, residents of
Union Township. >> Yeah, absolutely. They're very specific rules that uh that apply here, federal rules, >> because some of those agencies cross the the borders of Union Township, would it be for the residents of people who >> that may be the case, but yeah, this is specific to the township.
>> Okay. Um and do people who need to apply for that or do you search that out yourself or is it or is the grant specific? >> Believe it or not, there are only a select few entities that are eligible for that type of funding. uh as for whether the residents apply, they would
apply directly with those entities. >> Okay. So, I'm thinking like youth organizations and I'm thinking about uh um perhaps some of the religious organizations or what have you that benefit the township. >> I I think in cases of religious organizations, they're not eligible.
>> Okay. I'm thinking like a 4 or uh uh like the the Y or something like I mean you have the Y already, but um other organizations besides that >> Y would be included. >> Why would be included? Yeah. I think if they meet the requirements, and believe it or not, it's fairly strict, but if you meet the requirements, you'd be
eligible. Uh, >> so I have one in mind that I'm thinking of, and I'm wondering what the process would be to do that. >> I would have to direct you to the, uh, director of the community development office. She may be able to better help you. >> Okay. Thank you very much.
>> Anyone wishing to speak, come forward. Hi. Um, have a question about >> your name and >> Oh, yes. Steven Yafet >> and Konet Street Hillside and the I come to you be last
September and um there was the question was about the uh the climate super fund act which would be the idea was to assess the energy companies that profit if you're familiar with if you've seen
anything it's it would be an assessment that would then be administered registered at the state to give grants for um climate mitigation efforts which is control flooding um you know the whole range of of uh applications so
that each each town would apply for the grants. I'm sure you're familiar with that process anyway that legislation. So I think you had a first reading on that and Is that not the case?
>> No, the resolution supporting that legislation was adopted at the last meeting. Uh thought, if I recall, I thought you were here. >> Yeah, I was but I thought that was the first reading. >> So, uh resolution has only one reading uh different from an ordinance.
>> And again, uh very specifically that was uh in support of the legislaturator's adoption of that. >> Perfect. >> That was forwarded uh down to those folks. That's it's all >> gorgeous. Well, uh since I've troubled you to think about it again, there's one
more um effort um which is a mayoral letter and so I don't know if this is appropriate place to mention that or you have any interest in uh jumping in on that one as well.
>> If you can forward that information, uh we would take a look. Of course, >> forward it. Super >> give the clerk your information and >> yeah I think >> I have send it >> okay
>> hi can you hear me okay hi my name is Amy Lockach I live on 529 Mirrell Parkway and regarding the contract between the community development project uh could there be clarification on what entities the funding would be towards
>> sorry uh can you state your name and address? >> Yeah, Amy log 529 Mural Parkway. >> Um the specific requirements which these are not township requirements. These are federal requirements. Um, I would I'd
refer you to the director so that you can get the specifics there. >> Okay. >> If it's a matter of you being interested or knowing of an organization that may be interested, >> absolutely. >> Okay. All right. Thank you so much. >> Anyone else wishing to speak?
Hearing none. Can I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. >> All in favor?