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, 2026 designating this date this hall, 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 aforet 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 and star ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. >> Thank you madam clerk. Good evening everyone and happy new year. This evening, the prayer will be held by
Committee Woman Sandre Terrell and the flag salute by Committeeman Bowser. Please rise. 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 in on those things which upon future generations can build with confidence. Let us continue to strive to
make a better community. Amen. I pledge allegiance >> 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, roll call, please. >> Mr. Figero, >> here. >> Miss Terrell, >> here. >> Mr. Bowser, >> here. >> Mr. Florio, >> here. >> Mayor Fraser, >> here. At this time we have a testimonial resolution for
uh Sharon Patel Patel printing plus and deputy mayor will read your resolution. >> It is my honor to you know to present this testim testimonial resolution to someone who I've known for many years and uh head of Patel Printing Plus
Corporation. I'm just going to read a few things from this. Sharon and her husband JC Patel co-founded Patel Printing Plus Corp. in Union, a creative hub for graphic design, printing, and mailing services driven by an
entrepreneurial spirit and shared vision of building a serviceoriented business that treats quality of life as its hallmark. Whereas over five decades, Sharon has navigated changing economies with
resilience and innovation, offering marketing and design strategies to clients such as small businesses, medical practices, and nonprofits. She redefined the local business role by integrating social responsibility,
donating sales to charities, and forcing a loyal, long-term working force and a work relationship. Her professional expertise has benefit the industry at large at large through her
executive roles with the national association of quick printers that's with NAQP and her tenure as chairman of the state printing trade association where she championship benchmarks for excellence for 30 years.
Sharon has been rightfully honored with the Chamber of Commerce Presidents Award and a lifetime achievement award for her tireless spirit of volunteerism and her dedication to fabric to the fabric of our community. Now therefore, Patri
Patricia Gara Fraser, Mayor of the Town of Union, County of Union, the state of New Jersey, hereby recognize Sharon Patel for a lifetime defined by integrity, devotion, and her clientele and her contributions to civic vitality
and economic prosperity of our community. Sign Patricia Ger Fraser, Mayor Joseph Florio, Emanuel Figero, James Bow, and Sandra Terrell. Please come up here, Sharon. It's my pleasure knowing you all these years.
>> Come on. Come join us. Okay. So, Once again, congratulations. We also have a proclamation this evening which will be read by Committeeman Figuro. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um,
first I got to get it open. There we go. Adds World Cup awareness during January's human trafficking prevention month. Whereas human trafficking is among the world's fastest growing criminal enterprises, and it profits from the exploitation of vulnerable populations,
including minors and adults. Whereas human trafficking occurs when a person is recruited, harbored or obtained through force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of sexual or labor exploitation.
And whereas large sporting events like the World Cup are known to increase the demand for sex trafficking victims. And the World Cup in particular has also been associate associated with labor trafficking cases including
construction, hospitality, retail industries. It is especially important to educate our communities and raise awareness before, during, and after this event. Whereas the signing into law of New Jersey's 2013 prevention, protection
and treatment act officially declared January as human trafficking prevention month in the state and specifically declared January 11th as human trafficking awareness. And the Township of Union stands committed to protecting
human rights and individual freedom by raising awareness of human trafficking. The township of Union is resolved to make additional efforts to keep its residents aware of the warning signs, survivor informed prevention messaging,
and how to respond in the case of suspected trafficking before, during, and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now therefore, Patricia Ger Frasier, mayor and each member of the township committee proclaims January of each year
as human trafficking prevention month in the township of Union to raise awareness. And it's signed by Patricia Geraf Frasier, Mayor, Joseph Florio, Deputy Mayor, Township Committee members Manuel Figerito, James Bowser Jr., and Sandre Terrell. Is there anyone here
from the organization to accept this? If not, we'll make sure the proper entities receive this. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you so very much. At this time, I will have a motion to approve the minutes for December 23rd, 2025 and January 1st, 2026.
>> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Madame Clerk, please move on with resolutions. >> I have your consideration a resolution authorizing an award of contract to Survivor Fire and Security, Inc. for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and fire alarms for various buildings for a fee not to exceed $17,500. >> Move to approve the award. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Appointing Jenny Berinsky as temporary
municipal court judge. >> Motion to approve the appointment. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing an award of contract with Coronis Health RCM1 LLC to provide EMS billing services for the township from January 1st 20 26 through December 31st,
2030. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the person-toperson transfer of plenary retail consumption license number 2019 333011006 currently in pocket to Marble Spirits,
Inc. Move >> for approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Amending the 2026 temporary budget. >> Roll call. Vote, please. >> I need a motion first. >> Motion to approve. Second. >> Mr. Figerto. >> Yes.
>> M. Terrell. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bowser. >> Yes. >> Mr. Florio. >> Yes. >> Mayor Fraser. >> Yes. >> Directing the planning board to conduct an area in need of redevelopment study for the property 1042 to 1058 Salem Route. Motion to approve.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I I >> authorizing an agreement with Clearary Jacobe Alfairy Jacobs LLC to represent the township and landlord tenant matters for an amount not to exceed $15,000. >> Move to approve. Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> Authorizing the purchase of janitorial supplies from Mooney General Paper Company for an amount not to exceed $40,000 through the Omnia Co-op. Move >> for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> authorizing the purchase of sodium chloride rock salt for DPW from Morton
Salt, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $100,000. State contract number 20, Fleet 01519. >> Move for approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of diesel fuel for Township vehicles from Rachel's Michelle Oil for an amount not to exceed
$40,000. State contract number 19, food 01099. >> Motion to approve the purchase. >> Second. All in favor I >> authorizing the purchase of fuel for Township vehicles from National Fuel Oil for a fee not to exceed $125,000.
State contract number 19 food01101000. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of fuel from Riggins, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $230,000. State contract number 19 Fleet 00969. >> Move for approval.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> I. Authorizing the rental of uniforms for DPW from American Wear, Inc. through the Hunington County Education Services Co-op for an amount not to exceed $38,000. >> Move for approval. Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of auto parts and repair of vehicles from Samuels, Inc. trading as buy for an amount not to exceed $55,000. State contract number 85992. >> Motion to approve the purchase. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> I. Authorizing repair services for motor vehicles from BJNM Auto for an amount not to exceed $33,000. State contract number 89295. >> Move to approve. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of tires and tubes from Bridgestone America Carob
Cleveland Auto Tire for an amount not to exceed $38,500 state contract number 19 fleet 00708. Move >> for approval. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing the purchase of building supplies from Home Depot for an amount
not to exceed $54,000. State contract number 18 fleet 00234. >> Move to approve the purchase. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing the purchase of electrical supplies from Cure Electrical Supply for an amount not to exceed $11,000.
State contract 21 food01748. >> Motion to approve the purchase. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing the service agreement for the all band radios for the public safety dispatch system from Motorola Solutions for a fee not to exceed $113,6529.
>> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Authorizing contract with Harmony Tree Service for the 2026 tree trimming and removal service for the township at their low bid not to exceed $142,500. >> Move for approval.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Authorizing the person-toperson transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License number 209-44008005 currently held by Capping Cork Liquors Inc. to KKRP LLC. >> Move to approve the transfer. 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. The following communications from Terry Melanda Tax Collector requesting the township committee authorize checks issued to the following representing the
redemption of tax sale certificates as listed on the agenda. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> From Angela Laughen, International Long COVID awareness requesting the township shine lights at the fire department, police department, senior center, and
the municipal building to support long CO awareness day on March 15, 2026. >> Move for approval. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> From Cheryl Burgerer, Connecticut Farms Church, requesting to hang two 4x5 foot banners to advertise the nursery school program from February 1st to the 28th,
2026. >> Move for approval. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> From the clerk's office requesting parking rebates for the train station parking for 2025 to various residents for a total amount of $740. >> Motion to approve the rebates. >> Second.
>> All in favor? >> I. from Jack Beta Gmbro 1745 Mars Avenue requesting permission to hold a sidewalk sale from January 21st through April 29th 2026 in front of the store. >> Move to approve. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> I have department reports from the clerk's office, community development, senior center, and fire department. >> Move they be received and filed. >> A second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> That concludes my part of the agenda. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. At this time, I
will have Committee Terrell uh read her report. >> Thank you, Mayor. Um before I read my uh report, I'd like to make a motion to approve the following uh license applications. Gas stations Kirkland Gasoline Costco
Fuel 6 LLC Delta Gas Chestnut Shell Union West Shell Union East Shell Styverent Shell Delta BP Gas Gas Land Fuel Stop Waw Wa Private Pump Union Fire Department, Union Police Department,
Union Public Works Department, Union Board of Education, Delapella Paving, BYOB B Shirley Shair LLC Gusto and Sab Saber Munchies of Union Lacassa Delpan
Nunio's BBQ Grill Delisa Venue LLC Outdoor Cafe First Watch Restaurant Lacassa Delp Pen Serly Suya Spot Gusto A Sabore Colombiano that's it. >> Second.
>> All in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> Thank you. >> Your report? >> Yes. Thank you. Uh so my report is for the Union Fire Department uh for uh January 13th, today, 2026 for uh fire
director Malave and the members of the Union Fire Department would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy and safe new year. During this reporting period, the Union Fire Department responded to 346 calls for service, including fire
suppression, emergency medical assistance, and motor vehicle incidents. Significant incidents that I'd like to call out. On January 1st, unit units responded on mutual aid to 140 Valley Road in Rosel Park, New Jersey for a
fire five alarm fire in the Cross Field Products Corporation, a large facility that manufactures and stores resins and florine chemicals. On January 6, units responded to 1050 Janette Avenue, the Boys and Girls Club, for a smoke
condition. units found a fire in the bathroom exhaust fan. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was limited to the ignition area. Also on January 6, units responded to 1784 Bernardet Avenue for a fire at the Abuja
International Restaurant. Units discovered a fire in the kitchen area engulfing the restaurant ventilation system. Firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading. And on January 9th, units responded to a motor vehicle
accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Route 22 West at Springfield Road. Route 22 was closed in both directions and traffic was diverted. Unfortunately, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced
at the scene. Sad. Lastly, sadly, the Union Fire Department laid our beloved head mechanic, John J. homes to rest on January 10th, 2026. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the friends during this time
of immense loss. May John rest in eternal peace. He will be sorely missed. The Union Fire Department would like to remind our township residents to practice fire safety every day. Let's stay safe in 2026. That concludes my
report. Thank you. >> Thank you. Um, now we will have Committee Figo. >> Thank you, Mayor. From our recreation department, we're kicking off a new year with a focus on physical and mental well-being of our community. Beginning on Friday, January 16th, Union
Recreation will be hosting a weekly mindfulness meditation class for adults. Discover greater joy and meaning in the present through guided meditation and mindfulness practices. Each week, the instruct instructor will engage
participants in sciencebacked ways to promote inner calm, resilience, and well-being. The cost for the program is $120 and includes six weeks of small group classes that are sure to help you de-stress after the holidays. And if
you're looking to get or stay active in January, please consider joining us for open gym. This year, the Union Recck Department will host four nights each week of adult exercise classes, including Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, and
basketball. Program runs from January through March, and is conveniently held at township schools. Open gym is free for all residents. So, there's no better or more affordable way to kickstart your wellness journey in 2026.
And for our younger residents, we have basketball and volleyball open gym sessions each week. For a full open gym schedule, please see the flyer on our Facebook page or you can call the recck department at 9086864200. For our senior center, um our health and
wellness, Tuesday, January 20th from 9:30 to 11:30, there will be a nurse that will provide health maintenance check and prevention service. and our allied health students from the township of Union High School will be visiting
the senior center on January 23rd from 11 to 12:30. This is part of an intergenerational health program. I think it's a great program. Students will present an informative health topic and offer one-on-one blood pressure screening for our seniors. This visit is
a great opportunity to learn more about your health while connecting with students in a meaningful and supportive environment. Art creative craft workshop is on Thursday January 15, 22nd and the 29th
from 11 to 12. You work with a wide range of materials and this enables members to experiment with the process of art. Uh the book club will be gathering on Monday, February 9th from 1:30 to 2:30 to discuss the selected
book for the month. and our baby boomers club. I think Deputy Mayor Floria, we're finally in that club. >> Speak for yourself. >> Okay. On January 28th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., come and join the Baby Boomers Club, which is a vibrant community of
individuals who gather every third Wednesday of the month. They enjoy engaging guest speakers and participate in fun activities. It's a fantastic opportunity to socialize and connect with both new and old friends in a very welcoming and relaxed environment. We
look forward to seeing you there. And upcoming trips, Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania this January 5th. It is $40 per ticket and they will leave from Janetta Avenue. For any further information, you can call the Senior Center at 908851-5290.
And mayor, that concludes my report. Thank you so much, uh, Manny. Um, ladies, Zupa and kickboxing is free. Let's hold ourselves accountable. Let's attend. Let's, um, have fun. I'm going to be there. Please join me there. >> Okay. Um, Committeeman Bowser.
>> Yes. Uh, thank you, Mayor. uh for the for with for public works department for the period covering December 27th, 2025 through January 13, 2026. Road division filled 114 potholes, five o overlaid
applications utilized eight tons of asphalt material. Sewer division flushed out and clean cleared five sanitary line blockages. Two afterhour emergency call outs for sanitary issues. cleaned 187 catch basins, 44 enzyme applications to
minimize fats, oils, and greases. Shade tree division removed eight hazardous trees and trimmed 10 trees. Also, there were two snow events during this time frame. Storm number one occurred on
December 26 through 28th, 2025. The first storm began on Friday, December 26 at approximately 4:30 p.m. and continued through Saturday, December the 27th until roughly 5:00 p.m. Prior to the storm, public works completed preparation for all equipment including
hookup plows conducted pre-trip inspections and brined all township streets, parking lot, sidewalks, and the SID district. Salted brine production was also ongoing leading up to the event. The second event occurred on
January 1st of this year. A second winter storm occurred on 1st, as I mentioned, beginning at approximately 7 a.m. Ending at at 12:15 p.m. Public Works deployed 17 salt trucks to Gators to address township streets, township
parking lots, sidewalks, and the SID district all received salt throughout the duration of the event. I'd like to commend our department works department of public works for a job well done. And as always, all concerns or inquiries regarding all all divisions of public
works can be addressed by calling public works at 9086861922, but we encourage you to utilize the report concern feature on the township website. That concludes my report. >> Thank you so very much, Deputy Mayor.
employees grace us with your report. >> Thank you, mayor. Uh, this is a report from the police department for December 20th through January 9th. Uh, I want to comment really how busy these people really are. Director patrols 1424
during that period. Calls for service 2163 and 69 arrest. Now, you got to understand something with the police department. the firemen go out there, but the policemen are the first ones on the scene issuing whatever aid they can and then controlling the scene. So, uh
they're out on every single call where there's emergency and they do a great job out there helping people, especially if there's some immediate first aid that has to be done. Uh, one of the things that's been going on, if you've been following us for the last few years, is we're trying to do more in terms of
enforcement and different issues, especially with regards to uh speed initiatives and truck enforcement. Let me just go over that a little bit. Trucks of a certain size are not allowed on streets. They're supposed to take certain paths through the town. Uh, we
gave out four tickets. It's It was a lot more a couple years ago. I think they're finally learning. They can only go through certain streets in our town. Uh now, of course, we let Best Buy through and we'll let uh PC Richard through. They deliver to your home and stuff. You have to, but some of these trucks, you
know, they're very large. We don't want them traveling through streets other than the designated streets. Uh speed initiative, the same thing. We are constantly out there trying to monitor the speed. Uh, of course, if we see if a patrol car is actually following a car,
they can, but we post some people at certain places and we are very active at that. We issue 23 tickets in that point. People are starting to get the message. We're trying to control the speed in our community. One of my important things is that is red light
enforcement. U I cannot believe all the years I've been driving, not just here, through all the communities. how many people actually go through red lights. It's unbelievable. So, we try and place police cars, can't be every single red light, but we at different place, different time. And we
basically ticketed 43 people in that in that period of time. We're trying to stop that. And we're trying to most of them are not union residents. Most of the people who drive through Union are coming from the suburbs through either to Belleville to Elizabeth and other places. They're not really, but we're
trying to control that. Another point that I try and tell people when it come to red lights, my family and especially my grandchildren are starting to drive right now, red lights. Just because you think the other person has a red light or you have a red light, wait until you
get a green, give it a second or two before you go because people will zoom through on you. They absolutely will. And uh the same thing when you're walking, you have the streets where or or the uh crosswalks where you're supposed to have it's it's a law, the
right of way. I tell people just go up there, take a fast look because there are cars that go through that. So a second or two, there's a lot to do with keeping you healthy. That's we don't want to see anybody being hurt in this community. Uh we we generally try and give a
highlight of just one of the things not always good things but on December 24th officers responded to an area near Keller Crescent with the report of an armed robbery. Officers quickly located the victim and obtained details of the incident which included two suspects.
The female suspect was quickly located and arrested. The male suspect was identified and a warrant was issued for their arrest. On December 26th, officers responded to an area of Gregory Avenue for report of a motor vehicle burglary in progress. The officers located two
individuals matching the suspect's description. The suspects confessed and were arrested, charged with burglary, and sent to the county. Our police officers are out there. They react very quickly, and we have a relatively safe community here in Union, and I'm proud
to say that with our police. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, Deputy Mayor. Before we discuss our upcoming events, I would like to thank everyone who joined us for our first 250th anniversary event of 2026 featuring the premier screening
of Travels with Darly Union County Revolutionary Road. The turnout was incredible. If you are looking for uh more 250th events, please visit uniontownship.com. The Union Arts Center will be hosting H
on January 15th. Experience a powerful fusion of sight and sound at H live in concert. Black Visual and Performance Arts Excellence on January 15th from 6:00 to 900 PM. This event transforms
the Union Art Gallery and the DMK Blackbox Theater into a vibrant stage of creativity featuring H's Jazz Legend series and a special guest performance by Karen Loves Usama Dance Company. Registration is now open at
uniontownship.com. AI workshop. Join us for the SBDC Biz Grow AI workshop on January 15th at the Union Art Center. This hands-on event offers a rare chance to learn how to implement AIdriven workflows and
influencer strategies to create sustainable visibility agent um engine for your business. Let's support our local economy by embracing technology advancements together. Registration is open at uniontownship.com.
Also at the Union Arts Center, an opera event, the Trilogy Opera Company presents Robson and Adulus Hailtor at the DMK Blackbox Theater in Union Arts Center on January 16th at 7 p.m. This
oneact opera highlights the legacy of Paul Robersonson, an all-American Ruckers athlete, a world-renowned bass baritone singer, and a celebrated actor. General admission tickets are available
for $45 while students and seniors can attend for only $25. Again, please visit uniontownship.com for tickets. Everbridge notifications. As a reminder, please sign up for emergency and general notifications
online at www.uniontownship.com. These updates are also posted on Facebook at TWWP Union New Jersey and that includes the upcoming events for January.
At this moment, I will now open the meeting to the public. Remember, there is a fivem minute limit. Please state your name and address when you come up to speak. >> Darren Martin, 1163 Francine Way.
So a few weeks ago I spoke to this body about Costco turn signal on West Chestnut. Um this body as usual when I report something because you don't like the messenger didn't report it. Um, I spoke to Diane from the engineering
department on December 30th. I'll check back with her again tomorrow. Uh, it's it's really simple. When you're coming up West Chestnut from Route 22, there is a turn signal in the street
that says left turn ahead. It's should be removed because when people see that they believe that the exit coming out is the entrance going in. This is my second time reporting this to this body. Uh
it's a quality of life issue. Although you don't like the messenger, it should be addressed. There's nearly head-on collisions all the time there. Somebody's going to have to take the ball and run with it here and do something about it.
Just like deciding to stand up is a choice, you know, silence is a choice, too. So, you deciding to be silent on it doesn't make sense. Uh, I had a great time being on the board of health the last couple of years. I wasn't surprised that I wasn't
um brought back because I beat the administration up about stuff. They like yes people. I'm not a yes person. Never will be. Um, but there some really bright people on that board. Um and uh one of the smartest lawyers I know is on that board. Uh um um great great working
with them and Marone and company. Um I will not stop talking about how overcrowded Union is. Um and how you all as a body keep bringing more and more development here. Um and I will not stop talking about how uh torn up the schools are, how overcrowded the schools are. We
keep bringing in more and more development and it's going to bring more kids and the schools are falling down. Um, I even heard deputy mayor say at a meeting recently that he was traveling by um one of the one of the schools uh
Connecticut farms one day and it was so crowded over there that he turned around and went back home because he couldn't get So my question is deputy mayor why do you stand quiet and just allow this development to continue? I guess only you can answer that. Um, so now we have
a new person in the position, but we've seen this movie before. Um, what's going to be different is the question. Um, are we still just going to do photo ops um and show up at events? Um, or we going to actually govern and make some decisions and do something or we going
to let the senator tell you all what to do as what normally happens here? We'll see. It won't take long to figure that one out. Tonight is an indication. Um, the way this meeting ran, uh, it's the same way. But let's give it a chance and
see what happens. Um, I'm wondering, do you all even understand the oath you took? Um, you really should delve into that and take a look at the oath you took because it would make you understand a little more about what you should be doing and what you shouldn't be doing. Um, I just don't know when you
all will start serving God and stop serving the senator because he should not be running things in this town. He's one person. When he's gone, what would you do? At some point, the five of you, not talking about the people back there,
because you guys are in elected positions, have to stop being robots. You're programmed robots and it has to stop at some point. One day it's gonna stop.
>> Thank you so much for your comments and thank you for your service on the board. Any further comments from the public? >> Yes. Root Slovvic 1221 McGee um I wanted to ask you about resolution number 10, 11 and 12. All three of them
pertain to fuel and I was wondering what the different designations are and why and it seems like an an awful lot amount when you awfully large amount when you add them all together. >> So just um diversity with the vendors and some of them um have different
supply days. So, we're just open to if we need it on a Tuesday and Thursday that we can reach out to a certain company and if another company is open on a Wednesday, we can reach out to them on a Wednesday. >> Number 13, authorizing the rental of uniforms from DPW. Why are we renting
uniforms? Why we're not purchasing them? And why do we need new uniforms? The DPW goes through an awful lot of work that office people don't with regards to getting dirty going to you know they need some in part of our
contract is to replace things or rent things where we can rent them. >> Is rental cheaper than purchasing for them. >> Is rental cheaper. Exactly. Some may and same not but the probably yes. It probably is. >> Okay. Uh and the number 14 and 15 um
they both have to do with repairs of motor vehicles. >> Yes. Uh why is there two different ones here? >> So when we um cannot do it ourselves, we um contract
BJN for police and smaller vehicles that we cannot do ourselves. >> And the other one on 14 Samuels incorporation bywise >> the same. Sanders, we've purchased our parts when we can for years. Great organization, been in town many, many
years. We have to purchase parts and we that's where we purchase it from. >> And Home Depot number 17, >> that is a state contract >> for things like what?
purchasing building supplies >> for like don't you have like contracts for generally for general for all the buildings for anything? >> We for any any items that we need? >> We have a very large community buildings and things that we have to maintain and
keep up. Home Depot sells stuff that sometimes we need to use. I mean, it's pretty straightforward. Um, when I first came here, I think one of my very first meetings, I had just seen the movie about human trafficking and I
was very scared and I came here and asked you what you were doing for human trafficking or what the laws were. >> Um, at the time there was no specific um procedure or legislature or something like that. I'm very happy to see that there's the traffic human trafficking
awareness month. Um, but do we have any specific literature or procedures or training sessions that the public can learn about to avoid it or notice it or things like that? >> Um, thank you for that comment. We will definitely um consider that and discuss
that. >> So, there's nothing right now. >> And our police department, yes. Um, they are Yes. >> Okay. Because I hadn't seen anything on that and I was very concerned. All right. Um, okay. At the last meeting before my I
can't see the time much. Tell my two one minute and a half. Okay. At my last meeting, Mr. Florio um you had said to me um said to the public after my five minutes was up. You said I have you know that number of people uh I believe you said hundreds of people um agree that
we're doing a wonderful job here in town. I think that's great. Um, but I don't know that and several people I've spoken to don't know that either because during these meetings it's been very very quiet. Um, I don't see what you guys are doing, you know, to for the
public and for the hot topic issues like overcrowding, um, lowering the taxes, things like that. This would be an excellent opportunity for you to share that information with everyone. uh in the past it had been well you have to go to the planning board we have to look on this website look on that website this
is an excellent opportunity for you to toot your horn and tell the people what you are doing if you are doing a good job bad job whatever you want to call it it's it's it's your opportunity and I'd like to see more of that thank you >> thank you
any further comments from the Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Christopher Basy, um, resident of 1471 Brookside Drive in Union. Uh, I ran for Union County Commissioner in the fall. And, uh, former mayor Bowser, congratulations on your victory uh, to
this body. And Mr. Florio, thank you for your service. I really appreciate all the things you guys are doing to enhance the quality of life of the community, especially um love hearing about all the um community um activities. Um curious about a couple things. I would like to second Ruth Slovak's um
comments on human trafficking. Obviously, I don't think we need World Cup awareness. Um I think plenty of people are going to be overwhelming the stadiums, but the human trafficking um is an interesting issue. Um maybe a public awareness campaign would be called for and what specific measures
beyond awareness. People are pretty much aware of that are being instituted to reduce and discourage human trafficking rather than just an awareness proclamation. I I I think the state
state police and state organizations are very concerned and aware when you have these large things on the soccer things about the possibility of human trafficking. They're trying to deal with that. I mean, we don't see that in our community right here. But, you know, everybody should be aware of him. They
see anything they think, they should report it to the local authorities. What's going to happen in the soccer tournament stuff? They said, I don't know. So they said that sometimes that happens there, but the state is is going after that strongly to try and monitor that.
>> Appreciate that. Um and as a regards appointing um a temporary municipal court judge, I was wondering if you could tell us a little bit more about about the background of that and how that came about. >> Okay. We have a lot we have probably one of the busiest courts. You got it, mayor?
>> We're going to have um the attorney address that. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Thank you, mayor. So, uh, uh, Jenny Brinsky, who's being appointed as our temporary municipal court judge under the statute, the rules and the regulations, we have currently three uh,
municipal court judges. We have a chief judge and two additional judges that are appointed for a statutory term of three years. uh due to the volume of uh summones uh flowing through the municipal court many many years ago. Um this is not the first
time. This has probably been going on for at least a good five, six, maybe seven years. Um rather than appoint a judge for a three-year term, we sought the permission of the then assignment judge Karen Cassidy to make a one-year
temporary appointment, which in essence gets approved every year. I make the request in the end of the year, beginning of the year. We get approval from the assignment judge and then the resolution follows. >> Good. It sounds like we need it. What where is the pool of um judges selected
from? What's the appointment process? >> Uh so the Well, first of all, the we just actually swore in uh on January 1st uh our chief judge, Jonathan Rosenbluth. He's been with us for uh many many years
now. Um I Judge Nelson actually was a prosecutor here in the township. Uh and so generally we kind of look to perhaps the people that are working for us. Obviously they're all lawyers. Uh and then we go outside as well. Uh we, you
know, seek applicants and and go that way. But like I said, the last judge before Jonathan, Judge Nelson was our prosecutor and promoted. >> Awesome. Um and on the um item number six in the agenda, I checked out 1042 uh
to 1058 Salem Road. What is the uh what is the idea of that um redevelopment study and the scope of that study? Who whose runs that? How does that work? >> Maybe. >> So the idea is um to do a redevelopment
study is to just survey the area and um see what um changes can possibly come about in that area. >> It looks like it could use improvement. >> Um, >> thank you for again for your efforts. We're here not to be a thorn in your sides, um, but to try to, um, encourage
and foster, you know, public commentary, balance, uh, accountability and, etc. So, we look forward to, uh, continuing working with you. Thank you very much for your efforts. >> Thank you for >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Any further comments from the public?
>> Seeing no one else wanting to speak, may I have a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. Second. >> Thank you. >> All in favor? All right. Hi.