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 hall in 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 afteret 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 store ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. >> Thank you, madam clerk. Tonight, the prayer will be given by senior pastor Nicholas Badillo of the Living World Church while Stanley Stanley Terrace and
committeeman Figurito will lead us in the flag salute. Please stand. Thank you everybody. A psalm of thanksgiving. Psalm 100. Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Enter his gates with
thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name for the Lord is good. His loving kindness is everlasting and his faithfulness to all generations. Lord, we ask you to bless the township of Union. Bless the needs of the people in our community. Would you give us favor
in every way as a community that we might be able to care for the needs of each and every person that resides here in this town and and and from this town. Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to honor you. It is in Jesus name we pray. Amen. >> Amen.
I alsyy and justice for all. >> Madam clerk, I have a roll call. >> Mr. Figero >> here. >> Miss Terrell >> here. >> Miss Frasier >> here. >> Mr. Florio >> here. >> Uh, thank you. Uh before we start, I'd just like to
make a statement about the Union High School marching band. Uh tonight, we honor the we'd like to honor and I have the honor to pledge to congratulate our Union High School marching band on on their earning a impressive fifth place finish out of 11 competing bands for
TripleA. So again, let's give them a round of applause. At this time, moving right along. Can I have a motion to approve the minutes? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> At this time, can we move on to the
ordinances and resolutions? >> I for consideration on second and final reading, an ordinance adopting an amendment to the redevelopment plan for Bernett Avenue. >> Move to postpone the second reading of this ordinance to December 23rd meeting. >> Second, >> Miss Figuro.
>> Yes. Mr. Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio, >> yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes. >> Amending chapter 440 of the municipal code pertaining to property maintenance. >> Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. >> Second. >> An ordinance to amend chapter 440 of the
code of the township of union pertaining to property maintenance. >> Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? Move the ordinance be adopted. >> Second. >> Mr. Figerto? >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell? >> Yes. >> Miss Frasier? >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio?
>> Yes. >> Mayor Bowser? >> Yes. >> I have for consideration on draft and first reading an ordinance creating a new chapter in the municipal code entitled e-mobility devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and lithium batteries to regulate the sale, storage, and disposal of these items.
be taken up by title at >> second >> ordinance of the township creating chapter 78 entitled e-mobility devices electric vehicle charging stations and lithium ion batteries in the township of union county of union state of New Jersey. This ordinance regulates the
sale storage charging and disposal of e-mobility devices electric vehicle charging stations and lithium ion batteries. Mr. Figerto, >> yes. >> Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bowser. >> Yes.
>> Move the draft be taken up for second and final reading at the next regularly scheduled meeting. >> Second. >> Mr. Figero. >> Yes. >> Miss Terrell. >> Yes. >> Miss Frasier. >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio. >> Yes. >> Mayor Bowser. >> Yes. >> Amending chapter 131 of the municipal
code to create the position of fire director and amend the table of organization. >> Will the draft be taken up by title by first reading at this time? >> Second. An ordinance amending chapter 131 of the township code entitled public safety department in the township of union county of union state of New
Jersey. This ordinance creates the position of fire director, eliminates the position fire chief and amends the table of organization. Mr. Figero, >> yes. >> Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, >> yes. >> Mr. Florio, >> yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes. >> Will your draft be taken up for second
and final reading in our next regularly scheduled meeting? >> Second. >> Mr. Figero? >> Yes. Miss Terrell, >> yes. >> Miss Frasier, yes. >> Mr. Florio, >> yes. >> Mayor Bowser, >> yes. >> The following resolutions accepting a performance bond in the amount of $5,000 and establishing a special trust fund
account in the amount of $1,500 from Lynn Management 1331 1335 Stson Avenue. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. accepting a performance bond in the amount of $15,000 and cash bond in the amount of $1,800 and establishing a
special trust fund account in the amount of $4,000 from Crystal Restaurants LLC 2210 Route 22 East. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing a one-year contract with Everbridge, Inc. to provide emergency notifications to residents through its
code red program at an amount not to exceed $16,14412. >> Move to approve. Second. All in favor? >> I >> authorizing an agreement with Dr. Matthew J. Letsia to serve as medical director for the fire department at a
fee not to exceed $5500 per year for the period of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2030. Move >> for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing payment of all approved vouchers for solid waste collection hologen disposal at the interim rate of
$759 per ton for household waste and $12952 per ton for bulky waste for the month of October. >> Move for approval. >> All in favor? I >> amending resolution 2025279 increasing the amount to Anselme and
Carvelli LLP by an additional $2,171 for a municipal appeal state versus Carolyn Thompson for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $12,171. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Mening resolution 2024288
increasing the amount to Robert Pansula Esquire by an additional $7,500 for the litigation watch developers versus township of union for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $17,500. >> Motion to approve the resolution. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. >> Authorizing the sale of vacant property on Oswald Place, block 5811, lot 15.03 for $5,000. >> Move to approve the approve the sale. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the sale of vacant property
on Oswald Place, block 5811, lot 17 for $5,000. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing professional service agreement with Aneli and Carvelli LLP for a municipal appeal state versus Joel Simpson for an amount not to exceed $10,000.
>> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Accepting the donation of a K9 from the Department of Homeland Security to partner with the township police officer. Motion to approve the donation. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing a shared service agreement
with the town of Dover for a health educator, local health outreach coordinator, and a communicable disease investigator for the period of November 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026. >> Move to approve the agreement. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing the personto person and
placetoplace transfer of plenary retail license number 209330310 currently in pocket to Toros Home LLC. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. The following communications from Terry Melanda, tax collector, requesting the township committee authorized checks issued to the following representing the redemption of s tax sale certificates as listed on the agenda. >> Motion to approve the payment. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> from Anthony Monguso, construction
official, requesting the return of a demolition bond to Remold Midasi in the amount of $10,000. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> from Joseph Alpar Jew Jewelers Exchange requesting to hang three 2x4 foot signs
and one 3x5 foot sign advertising the sale from November 28th through December 28th, 2025. >> Move for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I from Jack Beta Gmbro requesting to display merchandise in front of the store located at 1745 Mars Avenue from
December 1st, 2025 through January 20th, 2026. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I >> department reports from police and municipal court. >> Move to receive and file. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> That concludes my part of the agenda.
>> Uh thank you, Madam Clerk. Now, let's move on to the committee reports. Uh first we have police commissioner Sandra Terrell. >> Thank you, Mayor. So, the reporting period, November 11th through November 21st of 2025.
Uh we've had 1,261 direct patrols. There were 2,482 calls for service. And there were 91 arrests. In our enforcement divisions, truck enforcement, there were 32 stops, 33 tickets were issued and eight of
those were for residents. The red light enforcement, there were 24 stops, 17 tickets were issued, and one of those was for a resident. And in the speed initiative, there was 127 stops. 94 tickets were issued and 17 of those were
residents. So, we got to get that number down. Highlights and announcements. On November 15th, 2025, our dispatch center received a call from a resident reporting a male exiting the Momo Deli
through a smashed front door. Responding officers quickly obtained a description of the suspect who was observed walking toward Maplewood. Upon encountering officers, the suspect fled. Dropping the cash registered draw uh as he ran. A
coordinated search by multiple officers led to the led to the suspect's apprehension. He was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, resisting arrest, criminal mischief, and destruction. The individual also is a
suspect in several other commercial burglaries currently under investigation in the township of Union. I'd like to personally thank the uh responding officers for their quick response, coordinated search, and professionalism which directly contributed to the
successful arrest. On November 22nd, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Waw Wa parking lot. During the stop, a passenger provided a false identif provided false identifying information and was removed from the vehicle for further investigation. While
speaking with officers, the individual made movements toward his waistband and he was immediately detained. He was found to be in the possession of a loaded 9mm handgun and was placed under arrest. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a digital scale as well
as distribution quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine. The driver and both passengers were arrested, charged appropriately, and transported to the county jail. And again, I want to extend my appreciation to the officers involved in this stop for their vigilance, swift
action, which prevented a potentially dangerous situation and removed both a firearm and illegal narcotics from our community. Uh and then lastly, on behalf of myself, police director Donnelly, and the entire Union Police Department, want to wish
you all a happy Thanksgiving. This concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Next, we have public works commissioner Manny Pigita. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh from our Department of Public Works, the road division, they did 102 streets that were swept uh these
past two weeks. They filled 98 potholes, patched four road intersections, and they utilized 10 tons of asphalt material in this process. From our sewer division, they flushed out and cleared two sanitary line blockages. There was
one after hour emergency call out for a sanitary issue. They cleaned 70 catch basins, repaired two catch basins for enzyme applications. This is to minimize the uh oils and grease that appear in there. Our sha tree division removed
four hazardous trees, removed seven stumps and trimmed 14 trees. And as always, any concern, any inquiry that you have regarding the division of public works can be addressed by calling public works at 908-6861922. But we do encourage you to utilize the
reporter concern which is on the township website. And from myself, my family, and the township of union department of public works, we wish everyone a safe and a happy Thanksgiving in the company of your loved ones and family. So, uh, and with that, before I
hand it back over to you, mayor, I just want to wish my colleague on the deis, >> committee woman, Sandra Touel, a very happy 29th birthday. >> Happy birthday. Happy birthday, sir. >> And that concludes my report. Mayor,
>> thank you, Commissioner. Next, we have fire department commissioner Patricia Gar Frasier. >> Good evening, everyone. Um, during this reporting period, the Union Fire Department responded to 173 calls for service, including fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, and motor
vehicle incidences. Significant incidences. On November 13th, the fire department was dispatched to Lehi Avenue for a dumpster fire that be uh began to extend to nearby warehouse crews acted quickly to contain the spread and
brought the fire under control. The county fire investigator was requested to determine cause and mutual aid companies provided coverage while our fire department um in town uh during the incident while our fire department
contained that fire. On November 23rd, uh units were dispatched to um a vehicle fire on Ster Avenue located between the two drive between the two homes. There was a fire caused um minor uh damage to
both structures. Mutual aid supported town coverage while UFD operated at the scene. During the incident, one firefighter sustained an injury and required evaluation. We hope he is doing well. Fire safety and tips
for November. Um check your smoke and CO alarms. Use heating equipment safely. Cook with caution. If frying a turkey, do so outside on stable, level ground and keep children and pets away from hot
equipment and surfaces. Get your home prepared. And um as a reminder, November is historically a higher risk month for home fires. A simple safety steps now
can help protect your home and family throughout the season. and we hope you have a safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving. That concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Next, we have Deputy Mayor and Senior Center and Recreation Department, Commissioner.
>> Thank you, Mayor. Uh, from our Division of Senior Citizen Services. Again, we continue with our health and wellness programs. Uh, December 2nd, 9:30 to 11:30, a nurse is always there to provide services and health checks.
Please take advantage of if you need it. There's an AARP smart driving class. What this basically does is you can earn a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. If you complete this course, it teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
If you're an AR member, it's $20. If you're not, it's $25. We have a big holiday party coming up. Uh the holiday season is here. We're thrilled to invite you to Jingle and Mingle. It's a nice name. Uh, come and enjoy a delightful sitdown lunch and
live music by the talented Tanya Ray. A heartwarming effect afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and festive cheer alongside your friends. When is it? Friday, December 12th, 12 to 4 at Galloping Hill Caterers. It's $70 per
ticket. Bus transportation will be supplied from the senior center. Let's make this holiday season unforgettable together. upcoming trips uh at the Wink Creek Casino on Thursday, December 18th. Uh $40 per ticket and departures from
Janette Avenue. And the Wilkins Theater at Kain University, the Jersey Nutcrack will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5th. It's $14 per ticket. Again, any additional information you need, please call the
senior center at 908851-5290. from our recreation department. Uh registration for the Union Recreation Winter Basketball Program is now open. These programs will include the recreation league known as the Saturday League, which is for players 6th through
12th grade. Two leagues will be hosted, one for the middle school and one for the high school. The games will be played on Saturdays at Bernett. For those who need more instruction, we will host in in uh instructional clinics for boys and girls. The boys clinic is for players two through fifth grade and will
be held at Kwami. The girls clinic for twoth through 8th grades will be held at Hannah Cordwell. Two Saturday morning time slots will be offered for both clinics. Also on Saturdays at Hannah Cwell will be the return of the challenge basketball union for special needs and we're very proud of that what
our recreation department does for the children with special needs. Additional winter programs will be announced soon like the open gym, public speaking, that's interesting, robotics, ice skating, and also flyers for all of these programs will be available soon.
So keep an eye on for social media. If you have any questions, absolutely programs, call the office at 908-686-42000. And I also would like to welcome wish everybody a very happy Thanksgiving. Please keep it safe. The numbers on the
road are going to be dramatically high. If you're driving, remember, drive slowly, get there safe. It's a great family day. Don't let anything spoil it. That's my report for today. >> Thank you, Commissioner. Before we discuss upcoming events, I'd like to invite everyone to stop by the Union Art
Gallery for the latest exhibit titled Photography: Capture Your Visible Epiphany, featuring nine local artists, including myself. Hey, I snuck that one in. If you couldn't make it to the opening
last week, you still have plenty of time to experience the marvelous collection. The exhibit is on display until January the 9th, 2026. MLK oratory contest. The the annual Dr. King Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory
Competition is currently open online and now open to all Union County students ages 11 through 18. This is your opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy, practice public speaking, and compete for cash prizes.
If you're ambitious student in Union County, do not miss this chance to perform a powerful speech like I have a dream or what is your life's blueprint. Finalists will perform live on January 19th, 2026 at the DMK
uh Blackbox Theater. Visit uniontownship.com now to register and submit your video before December 12th deadline. Winter Wonderland is coming up in Holiday Village. We are thrilled to invite you to the Winter Wonderland and
Holiday Village. Now returning to town hall. Join us for two days packed with free family fun, holiday shopping, delicious treats, and more. This event begins on Friday, December the 10th 5th from uh 5:00 PM to 9:30 p.m. Continue
all day Saturday, December 6 from 2 PM to 900 PM. Follow at TWWP Union andJ on social media for more information. The SID Holiday in the Center, the Union Center SID welcome you to our free holiday event series featuring fun for
the whole family. Join us for free photos with Santa on Saturday, December the 6, 13th, 20th from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Here's the Story Bookstore, 10:43 Styverson Avenue. Then stay for the evening street festival on December
13th and 20th from 400 pm to 7 pm. Feature horsedrawn carriage rides, strolling carolers, hot cocoa, holiday characters along Stifson Avenue. Experience the music of Union Center this holiday season. Visit
uniontownship.com for more details. It's a Wonderful Life at the DMK Theater. The American Theater Group invites you to the experience for holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life
as a captive live 1940 radio broadcast. Don't miss this heartwarming show featuring versatile cast, musical jugglers, and live sound effects from December 12th through the 14th and 19th through the 21st at the DMK Blackbox
Theater. Tickets are $50 with discounts available for groups, students, and seniors, and can be purchased online at uniontownship.com. Free pet licenses. If you have if you have not licensed your pet for the year, please remember, you can do so by
contacting our clerk's office. Applications can be picked up in person or via our uniontownship.com website. Please do not forget proof of vaccination is required. If you have any questions, please contact the clerk's
office at 9088518501. Everbridge notification, please sign up for emergency and general notifications online at www.untownship.com. This these updates also are posted on Facebook at twwpun new union New Jersey.
And it's my pleasure to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. At this time, I'd like to open it up for a public discussion. Please remember that there's a five-minute rule. Please state your name and address.
Darren Martin, 1163 Francine Way. So, first let me thank the uh traffic department for replacing the no turn on red sign on the corner of commerce and Morris when I called in. Um that was quick. I appreciate it. Um, I need you
all or the traffic department to look at um Costco's left turn into their entrance. When you're coming off of 22 West and you're coming up towards Costco, they have on the ground a left
turn and it's and it's on the ground before it gets to the exit part. So, there's a lot of near head head-on collisions happening there, including yesterday. So, somebody's going to have to paint over those lines. It's too early when you come off of 22. So,
people think that the exit is the entrance. So, somebody's going to have to uh do something about that. I spoke to Costco about it. They said, "Come and speak to you guys about it. Somebody has to go take a look at that." Uh, so money power and influence still
runs this town. So, now Chaffi or Safi or whatever they want to call the place moved from their location. The rumor mill out there was that they was going to renovate. Now we're hearing that they are in the process of building another high-rise like we need another one in
this town. Um I don't know where what we're doing in this town. And we keep building building. Cozy Corner is putting apartments on top of his business. I like the owner at Cozy Corner. The food is good. I go there have lunch there. But where are
people going to park at? this town is shrinking and and and the five of you and the the the the the the people back there and the senator just let you keep going on and on and on. Um at some point we have to start building other things.
For years I've been talking about building a new school. Nobody y'all look at me like I'm crazy when I say that. But if you keep putting highrises up, keep putting condos in here. Kids are coming with those families. They have babies while they're here. Hello. the schools already overcrowded. I mean,
when are we going to build a new school? I don't know when enough is enough. And and I keep telling people in this town, as I told them, you could talk on on the residents forum, but until you come down here and we change the chart in this town, we vote our own mayor in because
right now you have some out of town people, two of them from out of town back there, the other one is out of town, and the senator making all the decisions and telling these five what to do. this will continue to happen. Um, at some point that area behind your back here called the backbone, you guys have
to use that at some point because I've never in my life ever seen any town where the township committee people or the council people don't ask any questions because you're told what to do, how to do it, who to talk to. It's incredible grown people being told by
another grown person what to do. At some point, you got to use that backbone. Happy Thanksgiving to you because it's not personal to me, it's business. Thank you. Anyone else wishing to come up to speak?
>> Ruth Slovvic 1221. McGee, is this on? Yes. Okay. Um, I missed the last two meetings and I was very disappointed because I didn't realize that you guys were either relocating somewhere else or I had different time. The last meeting I went
to was October 14th and October 28th. Uh, I came here to to be here for the meeting thinking it was the fourth Tuesday of the month and there's a police car out front and he was just sitting there waiting in the car and the lights were off and and he I approached
him and we talked and then he doesn't know why there was no meeting and I said let's look it up and we looked it up and we realized it was 12 to1 and that I think that's when you go to the high school to talk about Yeah, that's what I figured. That's what I said. I said to him, I think this is when they go to the high school and I didn't know and he didn't know. Um, and then I went then I
waited two weeks again and uh uh I was working that day. It was November 11th and I I came here and the lights were off again and I said to myself, "Why are the lights off?" "Oh yeah, it's Veterans Day." And I realized that you guys were closed and I said, "Oh, they're probably
going to have it tomorrow." So I looked up on the internet and they had it the day before. So I missed both meetings and I was disappointed. I wanted to know what's going on. Um but I want but the reason I was really looking forward to um coming on October 28th is because I
was so excited to share with you um what a wonderful wonderful program it was to be and what an honor it was for me and everyone who else was there for the Blackbox Theater grand opening. the very first time ever they had a play in that that theater and I got to see it and it
was just a wonderful wonderful wonderful program and I want to share and say publicly what a great program it is and I'm looking forward to doing and being involved in more plays um and and being involved in what goes on in the art center. Um then I was going to ask you is this the only communication that you
have with the public regarding what's going on in the township? Is there other venues that you have that um we could learn more about it besides looking up on the internet for the agenda and the minutes and things like that? Is there any other >> just the township committee meetings? >> That's it.
>> Yes. >> Okay. >> I think if you approach us personally, we can do we can't go three people and talk to you in business. You approach people personally. You know, if you have a question, it can be answered. We answer most of when you come in here though. >> Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. You you do. You do.
But I'm just saying there's there's so many things that are are discrep I shouldn't say discrepancies so many things that I don't understand and it takes a lot of time more than five minutes and if there's anybody else watching because I know the people do watch this they can't come and they watch and they may have questions as
well and they may or may not contact you but I I was just curious about that because um there's also I I heard from Miss Burch there's something called a local source that's a website I mean or a a prescription I mean a subscription Correct.
>> Yeah, it's a subscription. And what what exactly would be that's about township township information the local source? >> It's not run by the township. >> It's not run by the township and they report on all different things from different towns in Union County including Union. >> Okay. Because when I went to the board
of health meeting, they referred me to the local source and they said to get information from there. So I just wondering what it was and I didn't want to pay for it because I don't know what it is. So I was going to ask you what it is. Um, I also wanted to tell you that I went to a lot of township meetings and um in
different towns and this is the first time I don't hear a lot of banter from from you guys. Um, usually they're they people are proud of what they vote for. They explain what they vote for and exa and uh things like that. And the questions
that I have usually are answered by um either the township administrator or I think it's the lawyer back there, the attorney. Um so I was just wondering um how you're different than other towns because they just like I said, they're proud of what they vote for and they're happy what they do and I would like to
see more of that, you know, and um I have notes here. Hold on. >> Um don't take my time. Don't take my time. All right. So then so my first clarification oh um did I mention I'd like to have at the end of the agenda
when the next meeting is going to be just just just as a an example. Okay. Um so at the end of the agenda it should say next meeting planned is for whatever time so I don't miss the meeting again. That would be great if you could do that. All right. So um I'm
looking at number 16 authorizing a shared service agreement with the town of Dover for a health educator. um why are we doing that and how what is the relationship with the health department here in town? I know the health department is under its under own its
own opaces but I'm wondering what this particular shared service is and how it relates to the township versus the board of health that's in town that not part of this. So, mayor, if I could, uh, we have a previously existing, uh, relationship. I think it's a year, year
and a half already, uh, where the health officer also serves as the health officer in other towns, Springfield, Chattam Township, Dover included. Uh, the full cost of these services uh, are a state grant and, uh, so the cost of
the taxpayers is zero dollars. So the current you're saying um the very beginning what you said the uh health the health director is paid for by the township. Is that correct? >> That's not what I said. >> Okay. That's what I want to clarify
that. Thank you. >> I said that the the cost of the provision of services to the township of do >> I see. I see. >> Covered under grant under state grant. >> Got it. And so, and how does that relate to the board of
health that's here? Don't they do the same thing? >> Well, it's a it's a shared service. So, the the township does get the benefit of additional revenue. >> Oh, but isn't it duplication of effort if >> No. >> If the there's already existing health
board, a health department, I'm just confused as far as what the responsibility is. >> I'm sorry. I'm confused by your question. And I'm not sure what you mean by duplication of effort. >> Well, uh, in other words, if we're sharing the if we're sharing the, uh, services, but the services already is
conducted by the township, not not the township, by the board of health in union, isn't that a duplication if we're sharing something that's already done here already? So a a shared service is a best practice uh here in the state of New Jersey where
if you can provide a service that another municipality does not have uh and you can get the benefit of certain revenue in this case we will be uh then it is a a positive it's treated as a positive in your in your annual budget uh as well as on your best practices
questionnaire. We provide those services to the residents here in Union and there are other towns who are in need but yet lacking the ability to pro to uh to provide those services themselves. So we are glad to step in and it's a uh it's a
win-win. Okay. Um, you had asked for comments from the public on the uh second and final reading on number two and it says amending chapter 440 of the municipal code pertaining to property maintenance.
And then you ask for comments from the public. Well, if we don't know what it is, how could we possibly comment on it? And that's why I I would like like more explanation, more detail. And since since you had said this is the only place that you can communicate with the
public, it would be advisable to um give more information before we ask the public to comment on it if we don't know anything about it. As a matter of fact, the last time when I was here, someone someone approached and and asked about it. Well, how could we? She said the same thing. How could we possibly vote
on it if we don't know about it? And and she was told to go back to the planning board. And so I was like confused. Does that mean my time's up? I can't see how much time I have left. >> Time is up. >> Oh, thank you. All right. I'm sorry. Thank you. >> Anyone else wishing to speak?
>> Motion to. >> Wait, wait, wait, wait. Somebody's coming up. >> I see. Sorry. >> Hello. My name is Valerie Whitfield, 957 Valley Street, and I'm here today just to speak on the Union Senior Center. I participate there. I just wanted
everyone to know how much I enjoy going there. I like the activities, the exercise, the different things that is offered at the senior center and just ask that you know the township continue to come to the senior center. I see some of the faces sitting here today come in,
shake our hand, introduce theirself and just wanted to share today how happy I am with the union senior center. Uh the staff as well is very caring and very nice and I like to thank the staff. I'd like to thank Maria for everything she
does at the Union Senior Center and that's what I wanted to come to say. Thank you all for >> Thank you for your comment. >> Thank you Maria. Thank you for your comment because our senior ser center has been serving seniors in this community for a long time, but we've picked up a lot of different things and
if you know how much activity goes on and we're very proud in order to help our seniors get along in the later lives, you know what I mean? To really still enjoy themselves. >> Yes. Thank you so much for everything. >> I'm eager to retire so I can come party with you guys. >> Please do. Please do. I've been there a year now and I'm enjoying it more and
more every day and I just had to come and let everyone know that thank you. Thank you. >> And we thank Maria. So, >> thank you, Maria, for everything you do as well. >> Good evening everyone. >> Um, my name is Yi Tali. I'm also from
the senior center. I live on road. I just want to appreciate everyone for the wonderful things you are doing for for the seniors because they really taking good care of us. You know when seniors have a lot to do at the center they
won't have time to be thinking or you know getting depressed or anything. So the activities different activities we do every time and then sometimes you know entertainment we go for trips you know everything we needed you know they
just doing it for us the girls had really taken good care of the seniors and Maria she's very compassionate very they are all very nice we love them so much and you know they're doing a wonderful job for each and every one of
us so I appreciate everybody Everybody, I thank you all for what you are doing. We want you to continue doing it for us. Do more because we need more. We need more. So, please. Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Thank
you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Anyone else wishing to speak? Seeing none, could I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. >> All in favor? >> I second. She second.