you may now come to order 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 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 afffored 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 Thank you Madam Clerk This evening the prayer will be led by committee woman Sandra Terrell and the
flag salute will be given by uh Manny Figerino Please stand 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 pledge algiance 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 Madam clerk I have a roll call Mr Figero
here Miss Terrell here Miss Frasier here Mr Florio here Mayor Bowser here At this time I have a motion to approve the minutes Motion to approve Second All in favor I Uh Madame Clerk can we move on
with the ordinances and resolutions I have reconsideration on draft and first reading An ordinance creating a handicap space in front of 1632 Kenneth Avenue Will the draft be taken up at first reading by tile at this time 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 1632 Kenneth Avenue Mr Figero yes Miss Terrell yes Miss Frasier yes Mr
Florio yes Mayor Bowser yes Will the draft be taken up for our next regularly scheduled meeting for second and final reading Second Mr Figerito yes Miss Terrell yes Miss Frasier Yes Mr Florio yes Mayor Bowser yes Amending fees for
local registration for non-lifehazard uses Move the draft be taken up on first reading by title at this time Second An ordinance amending chapter 307-9 entitled additional required registration and permit fees by the township committee of the township of
union county of union state of New Jersey cemends local registration fees for non-lifehazard uses Mr Figerito Yes Miss Terrell yes Miss Frasier yes Mr Florio yes Mayor Bowser yes Move the draft be taken up the next regularly
scheduled meeting for second and final reading Second Mr Figero yes Miss Terrell yes Miss Frasier yes Mr Florio yes Mayor Bowser yes Amending fees for street parking and parking lots Move draft be taken up on first reading by
title at this time Second An ordinance amending chapter 266-65 entitled schedule 24 in parking meter zones by the township committee of the township of union county of union state of New Jersey This amends street
parking rates Mr Figero Yes Mr Trell Yes Miss Frasier Yes Mr Florio Yes Mayor Bowser Yes Move draft be taken up at the next regularly scheduled meeting for second and final reading Second Mr Figero Yes M Terrell Yes Yes Miss
Frasier Yes Mr Florio Yes Mayor Bowser Yes Amending fees for municipal court violations Move the ordinance be taken up by title at this time Second An ordinance amending chapter 266 entitled vehicles and traffic by the
township committee of the township of union county of union state of New Jersey This amends the violations bureau schedule payable amount Mr Figero Yes M Terrell Yes Miss Frasier Yes Mr Florio Yes Mayor Bowser Yes Move ordinance 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 447 of the code to impose obligations on rental
property landlords for improper conduct of a tenant Will the draft be taken up for first reading by title at this time Second An ordinance amending chapter 447 entitled rental property by the township committee of township of union county of union state of New Jersey This imposes
obligations on a landlord of rental property for the improper conduct of its tenants Mr Figero yes Miss Terrell Yes Miss Frasier Yes Mr Floria Yes Mayor Bowser Yes Will the draft be taken up a second and final reading in our next
regularly scheduled meeting Second Um can you re uh redo that for the May 13th meeting please Okay I'm sorry Uh we will take this up at the May 13th meeting not a regular schedule meeting
Okay Move that amendment Mr Figero yes Miss Terrell yes Miss Frasier yes Mr Florio yes Mayor Bowser yes The following resolutions authorizing professional service agreement with Michael J Ash Esquire of Carlin Ward Ash
and Hart to represent township and redevelopment reverse tax appeals for an amount not to exceed $10,000 Move for approval Second All in favor I Authorize an agreement between the county of union and the township municipal drug alliance for alcohol and drug prevention in the
amount of $12,641 Motion to approve Second All in favor I Authorizing the purchase of three new F750 regular cabbased vehicles for the Department of Public Works from Route 23 Auto Mall LLC State contract 17 fleet
00241 for a total amount not to exceed $387,810 Motion to approve the purchase Second All in favor I Authorizing the purchase of firefighter training sessions from safety and survival training for structural collapse technician rope
rescue operations in the amount of $12,450 state contract number T31000 Move to approve the purchase Second All in favor I Authorizing an award of contract for the sanitary sore cleaning and TV inspection for the 2025 road
program to Oswald Enterprises Inc for a fee not to exceed $39,60 Move for approval Second All in favor I Authorizing a shared service agreement with the board of education for the collection holage and solid waste disposal Motion to approve Second
All in favor I I Amending the 2025 temporary budget Motion to approve Roll call May I have a second Second Mr Figero Yes Miss Terrell Yes Miss Frasier Yes Mr Florio Yes Mayor Bowser Yes
Authorizing the purchase of additional furniture for the new main library from various state contract and cooperative pricing vendors for a total amount not to exceed $4,944.34 Move for approval Second All in favor I Amending a shared service agreement with
the board of education to provide a school resource officer for the 2024 through 2028 school years Move to approve the agreement Second All in favor I Authorizing a shared service agreement with the township of Dover to provide a health officer for the term of
one year Motion to approve Second All in favor I Ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda Motion to approve the finances 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 sales certificates as listed on the agenda Move for approval Second All in favor I from township clerk requesting a refund to Mediki Sen in the amount of $50 for a limousine license Move to approve the refund
Second All in favor I from Manny Ribimus photography by Rabimus requesting to close off Aelia Road on Sunday May 4th 2025 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m till the 5th annual spring into arts event Motion to approve Second All in favor I from
Jim Aimer Home and Decor Furniture requesting to erect a 30 by 30 foot tent in the parking lot located at 2550 US22 on from April 10th through May 10th for the sale of merchandise Motion to approve Second All in favor I from
Michelle Brooks resident requesting to use Bear Temple Park on June 28th 2025 for the hours of 9:00 a.m to 700 p.m for a fundraising kickball game in support of the Captain Wayne Brooks Jr foundation with a rain date of July 12th 2025 Also requesting a bounce house DJ
and to erect six tents Move to approve the request Second All in favor I From Miguel Marino De Shark requesting to hang a 3x 12t banner on the building of the new coffee house at the train station Advertising coming soon Move to
approve this request for 60 days Second All in favor I from Ryan Tevan resident requesting to hold a block party on Greenwood Road Saturday May 17th 2025 from 12:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m Motion to approve Second All in favor I have
department reports from the clerk's office community development and the senior center Move they be received and filed Second All in favor I That concludes my part of the agenda Thank you Madam Clerk At this time I'd like to move on to our committee reports I'd like to start with Police Commissioner
Sander Terrell Thank you So another busy week Uh I will be reporting out for the period of March 22nd through April 4th Uh for direct patrols there were
1567 We had two 2,734 calls for service and there were 72 arrests Uh in our enforcement areas for truck enforcement there were 26 stops There were 24 issued t tickets
issued and uh three were for local delivery residents Uh in the red light enforcement uh area we had 58 stops we had 57 tickets and six of those were for
residents And in our speed initiative there were 80 stops We had 54 tickets and eight of those were for uh residents Um I just have a few highlights and one and a few announcements that I'd like to
share So on April 7th at approximately 2:30 a.m a concerned resident reported two suspicious males wearing masks in an area of Bernard Avenue and Jackson Avenue Officers responded immediately located both individuals and detained
them without incident Neither individual could provide a legitimate reason for being in the area During the investigation one of the males was found to be concealing a brick Further checks reveal revealed that both individuals had numerous outstanding warrants
related to burglary and shoplifting along uh across the tri-state area Both suspects were arrested for active warrants and possession of burglary tools and were transported to police headquarters without incident A canvas
of the area was also conducted yielding no evidence of additional criminal activity Which leads me to what I say every two weeks when we meet our neighborhood watch program We are continuing to be proactive with this
program We are continuing to seek residents to participate If you are interested in making a difference in our community please contact our community policing bureau at 9088515252 for more information or just
to get involved This leads me to another uh area of uh that may be of interest to some of you If you are interested in a career in law enforcement please please please contact the township of union Uh
you must be a union you must be a union resident and you are required to take a civil service entry exam For more information again if you are interested in becoming a police officer or in law enforcement For more information please contact the Union Police Department
Professional Standards Bureau at 908-851-5059 So two different ways to get involved Uh thank you And this concludes my report Thank you Commissioner Next we have our Commissioner of Public Works Emanuel Figurito Thank you Mayor From our road
division we had 413 streets that streets that were swept filled 84 potholes cut and patched six intersections and throughout that process we utilized 40.5 tons of asphalt material From a shade
tree division we removed 13 hazardous trees cleaned up two locations with down trees and downed branches removed 15 stumps and trimmed two trees from our grounds division removed leaves from three township locations Cleaned 57
township parks and properties of various litter and various debris Cleaned four township lots Removed plants from the Morris Avenue Center Island and soil and seated two township properties The County of Union will be hosting a paper
shredding event on April 9th at the Blackbrook Park located at 349 North 19th Street in Kennallorth from 9:00 a.m to 100 p.m For more information you can visit
www.usj.orgrecycle or by calling 9086549890 And as always all concerns and all inquiries regarding Division of Public Works can be addressed by calling 9086861922 but we encourage you to il utilize the report a concern feature
that's on the township website And that concludes my report Mayor Thank you Commissioner Next we have Patricia Garrett Frasier our fire commissioner Good evening everyone Union 5 department responded to 176 emergency
calls for service this uh two-week period with 73 of the calls being for medical services Firefighters have completed their reertifications for emergency medical technician Some significant events that happened during
these uh past two weeks On March 27th fire apparatus responded to Maxwell Street for a grill on fire near the house Fire extended to the entire rear lawn and the neighbors No damage to the interior of the residence On March 28th
fire apparatus responded to Morris and North Avenue for two car accident with serious injuries Patients were transported to University Hospital Several responses for vehicle fires and motor vehicle accidents on Gardener
State Parkway and Route 78 On April 3rd fire apparatus responded to Julian Terrace for a reported structure fire Fire units engaged in an aggressive interior attack and the fire was quickly extinguished The resident of the structure was found deceased in the room
of the fire origin Union County Cause and Origin are investigating the fire and the Union County Mutual Aid provided coverage for the township while UFD operated at the incident Um the township
committee would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the family that was affected by this uh tragedy And we honor the bravery and dedication of the firefighters who did everything in their power to save to try to save a
life in the face of danger They stood strong giving their all with courage and compassion And we thank you for your hard efforts Um spring fire safety tips Clear your home of clutter in case of emergencies Ensure all entrances and
exits to your home are not blocked uh by storage or furniture Safe use of storage of gasoline and other flammable combustible liquids Grills and barbecues Regularly inspect grills for grease and
buildup and debris Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors Have a family fire escape plan and practice it often especially if you have little ones Check your fire extinguishers Check your windows to ensure they open properly Ensure you
have emergency preparedness kit in your house um in case of incidents such as power outages and flooding That concludes my report Thank you Commissioner Next we have Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio for the for the recreation department and senior center Thank you very much Mayor Uh this coming Saturday
is a very popular uh Easter egg hunt and it's held at our new wrapped turpp field Uh there will be separate hunt areas for different age groups We also have one for sensory friendly people and for small infant toddlers There will be a
photo booth and giveaways and prizes Bring your Easter basket so you can pack those eggs away Now in case of rain the hunt will be made at the large gym at Union High School So it's going on one way or the other either at the field or at Union High
School But from our senior department the senior center mission is to provide a comprehensive array of programs and activities to promote healthy aging and sense of well-being for our older adults 60 plus community From health to
wellness on Tuesday April 22nd 9:30 to 11:30 nurses will be providing health maintenance check and prevention service Please take advantage of this if you need it Congresswoman Le Monica McGyver is hosting mobile office hours where you can learn about the congressional office
access resources address casework needs and more And this will be on April 9th between 11 and 2:00 Senior nutritional workshop with SNAP This is on Thursday April 17th from 11 to 12 Just say yes to fruits and
vegetables an engaging program designed to help you eat healthier feel better and reduce the risk of chronic disease Although the power of fruits and vegetables through fun and interactive nutrition workshops delicious food demonstrations and helpful
tips Join us and discover simple affordable ways to enjoy a nutritious meals every day Say yes to healthier meals Very good idea AR AARP smart driving class Earn a multi-year discount on your auto insurance when you complete
the course The course teaches you proven drive driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road A $20 AP member and $25 for non-members And this is on April 17th between 9:30 and 3:30
Christopher Hud Kudach who is our county surrogate will be giving a presentation on the services offered by the surrogate's office He will cover important topics such as the probate of wills qualification process for will exe executors executives I'm sorry
executors That's good The appointment of administrators for ease for estates and wills This information session will provide valuable insights into these essential legal processes It's April 11th from 11 to 2 It's a very good thing as you get older It's a very good idea
to make yourself familiar what the surrogates office does They're very good here in Uniontown in Union I can tell you that from past experience upcoming trips and events Wind Creek Casino again on April 10th $40 per ticket in
departures from Janette Avenue The Riverview Inn senior fever May 20th $90 per ticket includes charter transportation and show buffet style lunch dessert beer and wine coffee hot tea and tax and gratuitity with departures at Janet Avenue That is my
report tonight Mayor thank you commissioner Uh before we dive into our upcoming township events I'd like to congratulate Dr Lisa Cardos Union High School uh own from chemistry teacher who recently spoke at the Fearless Girls
Empowerment Conference Congratulations and thank you for encouraging the young women to embrace fearlessness and resilience Additionally we'd like to we are thrilled to announce that Jefferson Elementary School has been recognized as the 2025 New Jersey Positive Behavior
Support in School That's the NJ uh PBSIS showcase school This honor was presented to Mrs Rof and Mrs Decorti on March the 27th at the 16th NJ uh PBSIS
leadership uh forum Congratulations to this incredible staff students and community who have made this achievement possible Networking for a cause is coming up Tickets are still up for grabs for the third annual networking for a cause event this Thursday April the 10th
at 5:30 to 900 p.m at Legar restaurant For only $30 be a part of the nights filled with networking and community spirit as we rally behind Nao Leila in the battle against leukemia and lymphoma Give your tickets get your tickets and
make donations to uniontownship.com said "Easter the Special Improvement District invites you to an exciting Easter scavenger hunt at Rouso Park on Saturday April 19th Kids can hunt for the eggs unlock the Easter Bunny's message and enjoy free activities like
ballooned art face painting photos with the Easter Bunny Visit at TWWP Union NJ on social media for more information Small Business Workshop April 24th Join us for the NJA Small
Business Workshop on April 24th at the Meth Methodism uh learning center Learn about valuable programs and financial resources at NJEDA Enjoy a complimentary breakfast Connect with experts and take your
business to the next level RSVP at uniontownship.com A rabies clinic Mark your calendars for a free rabies clinic on Saturday April the 26th from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m located across from the Boys and Girls Club at 1050 Janette Avenue Don't miss the chance to keep
your dogs and cats up to date with their rabies vaccinations For more information contact the health department at 9088518507 Uh pet licenses Uh if you have not licensed your pet for the year please remember you can do so easily by
contacting our county clerk really our clerk's office rather Applications can either be picked up in person or via the uniontownship.com website Please don't forget to bring proof of vaccination is required If you have any questions
please contact the clerk's office at 9088518501 Everbridge notifications Please sign up for emergency and general notifications online at www.untownship.com These updates are also posted on Facebook at TWWPU Union
New Jersey At this time I'd like to open it up for public comment Seeing none uh at this time have a motion Oh Please come up Just remember there's a fiveminute rule and state your name and
where you where you live Debbie Austin 1208 Plain Street Union Um I have an ongoing issue with the building across the street from me which is a school and their holidays are three four
times a year which I understand everybody has a right to celebrate However I don't appreciate four times already since January the front of their building faces my home These kids that
go there they stay in school during the day I don't know what the hours are but I know it's till like 10 10:30 some nights The recent holiday we just had these kids were outside from Wednesday night 9 10 11 12 Finally at two o'clock
in the morning my neighbor goes over there to tell them to go inside We go to work 5:00 am we're up This is not being neighborly They're not in an industrial area On Friday 8:00 a.m They started they opened up all the doors They
celebrated all day Drinking outside drinking inside Music from 8:00 a.m I left my home at 6:00 p.m The music was still on These kids were falling all over the place My next door neighbor called the police twice 12:30 and
1:37 No cars came because they said they have other things to do I called the administrator of the school He told I said "You're being very disrespectful You're affecting my quality of life You have no right to behave that way The temple was there for I'm in the house 39
years The temple was always there We never had an issue Every year it's getting worse and worse now." I spoke to the administrator He said I said "You're being disrespectful." He said "If the kids aren't spitting in your face that's not disrespect." Well what do you call
this party Who do I contact that can guide me on how to handle this properly Can I just ask a question What was your address again 1208 Plain Street Plain Street The the temple is on the corner It's a school now It's on the
corner of my street and Voxhole Road The building is big enough that they can stay inside There's no reason on any given night of the week to be outside till 1 2 3:00 in the morning partying having fun and it's ricocheting off to
my house I don't want to be told that that's not disrespect It is So who can guide me here as to what am I going to do when that's what the administrator told me on March 14th with the noise complaints I would say call
the police I did Okay And you said they they didn't come No one came on the 14th of March I have the calls in my phone I'll show you My neighbor actually called Yeah We can rectify that We can make sure that the police will respond to those complaints because what we want to do is document those issues from a
nuisance standpoint and go forward So again that would be my re first recommendation is to reach out to the police Okay Police director's right back here You can go Okay And even on Monday afternoon my mailman said to me "Did you see what was happening on Friday?" I
said "Yes." He said "Those kids were so drunk outside They were running after me trying to like tackle him to the ground This is not acceptable." The point here is each each occurrence call the police because we want to document that Okay We want to document each occurrence so we
can build a case if that's the case Okay Thank you You should also speak Our police director is in the back So if you can stay after we can we can talk and and hopefully come up with some solutions for you
Anyone else wishing to speak Hearing none Uh meeting have a motion to adjurnn Motion to adjurnn Second All in favor I I