This is a regular meeting of the township committee. Public notice of this meeting has been given as required by the open public meetings law. A resolution was adopted on January 1st, 2025, designating this date, this Holland, 7:30 p.m. as the time for this regular meeting of the township
committee of the township of union in the county of Union. A notice of each and every meeting of the township committee was posted in accordance with the 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 in Star Ledger. A copy of said resolution is on file with the clerk of the township. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Good evening. This evening, the prayer will be given by committeewoman Sandra Terrell and
Committeeman Manny Pigo will lead us in the flag. So, 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 aliance to the flag of the United
States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Roll call. Mr. Figero here. Miss Terrell
here. Miss Frasier here. Mr. Florio here. Mayor Bowser here. Uh a minute a motion to approve the minutes. So moved. Second. All in favor? I. At this time, could we move on to the
ordinances and resolutions? I have your consideration on second and final reading an ordinance creating a handicap space in front of 882 Dewey Street. Move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading. Second. An ordinance amending the
designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance creates a handicap space in front of 882 Dewey Street. Is anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance?
Move the ordinance be adopted. Second. Mr. Figero? Yes. Miss Terrell? Yes. Miss Frasier? Yes. Mr. Florio? Yes. Mayor Bowser? Yes. creating a handicap space at the side entrance of 924 Rosemont Avenue North. Move ordinance be taken up for second
and final reading. Second. An ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the Township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance creates a handicap space at the side entrance of 924 Rosemont Avenue
North. Is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance? Motion to adopt. Second. Mr. Figerito. Yes. Miss Terrell. Yes. Miss Frasier. Yes. Mr. Florio.
Yes. Mayor Bowser. Yes. I have for your consideration on draft and first reading an ordinance prohibiting smoking in and on all public property. Move the draft be taken up for first reading by title at this time. Second. An ordinance prohibiting smoking
in and on all public property in the township of Union, Union County, New Jersey. This ordinance bans smoking in and on all public property. Mr. Figero, yes. Mr. Terrell, yes. Miss Frasier, yes. Mr. Florio, yes. Mayor Bowser, yes.
Can I have second reading motion? Is there anyone from the public to speak? Joe needs to move to the next meeting. No, I got Yeah, I'm sorry. Uh, move the draft be taken up uh at our next regularly scheduled meeting for second and final reading. Second, Mr. Figerto.
Yes. M. Terrell. Yes. Miss Frasier? Yes. Mr. Florio? Yes. Mayor Bowser? Yes. Amending chapter 266-6 of the municipal code parking by permit and residential areas to to add Alden Terrace. Move the draft be taken up on first
reading by title at this time. Second. An ordinance amending chapter 262-66.2 schedule 27 entitled residential permit exemptions by the township committee of the township of union county of union state of New Jersey. This ordinance
affects Alden Terrace. Mr. Figero, yes. Miss Terrell, yes. Miss Frasier, yes. Mr. Florio, yes. Mayor Bowser, yes. Move the draft be taken up at 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. Creating handicap space in front of 1505 Rose Terrace. Move draft be taken up on first reading by title 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 1505 Rose Terrace. Mr. Figero. Yes. Mr. Terrell. 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. Figerito, yes. Mr. Terrell, yes. Miss Frasier, yes. Mr. Florio, yes. Mayor Bowser, yes. The following resolutions authorizing
the release of a performance guarantee for Robin F 281283 Oswald Place in the amount of $5,000. Motion to approve the release of the this performance guarantee. Second. All in favor? I I authorizing an award of contract for the
2025 road program phase one to Lanchia Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed 1,254,66756. Move to approve the contract. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing an award of contract for the 2025 road program Green Lane phase 2
to Lancha Construction Corporation for an amount not to exceed 1,660,000 $711.35. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing a professional services agreement with Collier's Engineering and Design for additional engineering design
services for the 2025 road program phase 2 for an amount not to exceed $262,000. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the insertion of a special item of revenue into the 2025 budget in
the amount of 123,4416 under the caption clean communities grant. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the insertion of a special item of revenue into the 2025 budget in the amount of $6,293.14
under the caption municipal court alcohol education rehab and enforcement grant. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing a professional service agreement with Kyer's Engineering and Design for Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the 2025 road
improvement program Green Lane phase 2 for an amount not to exceed $195,000. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the application and execution of a grant submission with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Liberty Avenue Improvements Project. Move for approval.
Second. All in favor? I. Men resolution 2024270 increasing the amount to Robert Barrett Esquire by an additional $7,500 to serve as temporary acting municipal prosecutor for the municipal court for
an amount not to exceed $15,000. Motion to approve the amendment. Second. All in favor? I. Approving the special improve approving the special improvement district budget for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing a professional service agreement with Collier's Engineering and
Design for Contract Administration and Inspection Services for the 2025 road improvement program phase 2 for an amount not to exceed $250,000. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the adoption of the 2024 annual audit.
Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the 2024 audit corrective action plan. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing an award of contract to BLM Consultants LLC for for a community
development director and staff at their sole responsive proposal not to exceed $219,195. Move to approve the contract. Second. All in favor? I. I. Authorizing a professional service agreement with college engineering and design for contract administration and
inspection services for the 2025 Elizabeth Town Gasf funded road resurfacing program for an amount not to exceed $165,000. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing an award of contract to PNA Construction, Inc. for the 2025
Elizabeth Town Gasf funded road resurfacing program for an amount not to exceed 1,652,86.25. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing a professional service agreement with Collier's Engineering and Design for Contract Administration and
Inspection Services for the 2025 road improvement program phase one for an amount not to exceed $155,000. Motion to approve the agreement. Second. All in favor? I. Rejecting all bids received for the Weber Park Improvements. Motion to approve. Second.
All in favor? I. Authorizing an award of contract to Crossroads Paving Corporation for the 2025 road improvement program phase 2 for an amount not to exceed $2,167,344. Move for approve. Second. All in favor? I.
Accepting a performance bond in the amount of $5,000 and establishing a special trust fund account in the amount of $1,750 from Creative Property Management, 1740 Earl Street. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I accepting a performance bond in the
amount of $5,000 and establishing a special trust fund account in the amount of $1,750 from Creative Property Management 1760 Earl Street. Motion to approve the resolution. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing a the payment of all approved vouchers for solid waste
collection hallage and disposal at the interimm rate of $759 per ton for household waste and $11912 per ton for bulky waste for the month of June. for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the purchase of new thermal
cameras and accessories for the fire department from Whitmer Public Safety Group through the Bergen County Co-op for an amount not to exceed $34,340.40. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the purchase of new hoses for fire apparatus for the fire
department from Whitmer Public Safety Group through the Bergen County Co-op for an amount not to exceed $33,39.92. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the release of a performance guarantee in the amount of $8,423.37
subject to the posting of a 2-year maintenance bond in the amount of $1,440.32 for 667 Lehigh Avenue. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. Endorsing the housing element and fair share plan adopted by the planning board.
Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the planning board to conduct an area and need study for block 2903, lots 16 through 24, Styverson Avenue, Mars Avenue, and Bonell Court. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I.
Authorizing the persontoerson and placetoplace transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption license number 209356004 to Chio LLC, doing business as Choppies, 470 Chestnut Street. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Authorizing the renewal of club
license number 2019 311075001 Georgie Cannon Lodge 858 for the 2025 2026 licensing year with special conditions. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda. So moved.
Second. All in favor? I. Following communications from Jack Beta Gmbro requesting to display merchandise in front of the store located at 1745 Mars Avenue from July 23rd through September 27th, 2025. Move for approval. Second.
All in favor? Hi from Roman Mahel. My Mahel Ukrainian Independence Committee of America requesting permission to hold the flag raising ceremony in front of the Municipal Building on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Also requesting
permission to hang 24 Ukrainian flags on Mars and Stson Avenue and to hang a banner across Styverson Avenue from August 14th through September 4th, 2025. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I from Reverend Jean J. Good day.
Victory Alliance Church, 1264 Victor Avenue, requesting to host a church barbecue on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 and 400 p.m. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. From Lisa Gian Scolie, Bridgeway
Behavioral Health Services, requesting to erect a 30 by 90 foot tent in the parking lot located at 373 Claremont Terrace September 3rd through 5th for an outdoor event. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. From Ricardo McNeel, Golden Rule Lodge
number 24, requesting to close off Berkeley Place at Carnegie Place, Oswald Place, and Waldorf Place for the annual comm for their annual community day event on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Also requesting the use of the show. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I.
Approving a request from Warner Brothers Pictures to Film in the Township August 20th through 22nd, 2025 in the area of Gregory Avenue. Move for approval. Second. All in favor? I. Ratifying a request from Samantha Holmes RSM to erect two tents in the Lowe's
parking lot on July 12th, 2025. Motion to approve. Second. All in favor? I. The following department reports from the clerk's office, senior center, municipal court, fire department, police department, and community development. They received and filed. Second.
All in favor? I. That concludes my part of the agenda. Uh, thank you, Madam Clerk. Now for the committee reports. Uh first we have police commissioner Santa Terrell. Thank you, Mayor. Uh so before I go into my police report, um I have uh something
I want to share from the Union Township Historical Society. Um this historical society is preparing for the country's 250th anniversary. um and they have established a committee um to host
certain events uh in anticipation and during next year and just for the record 250 years 2026 will be 250 years uh of this country. Mayor Bowser also sits on that committee. So I just wanted to share that with you. Um the committee is
in collaboration is is a collaboration of the Township of Union Board of Education, Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church, Union Public Library, Union Township Education Association, Liberty Hall, Boxhall Historical Society, Union Township
Historical Society, and the Township of Union. The committee has al already uh coordinated some events uh including a logo and essay contest for our students. Uh a historical bike tour which was held on July 4th and was very successful. Uh
the Union Township Historical Society uh also had a lunch for uh at the senior set uh at the senior center and at BCB Bank. Uh they had a delegates dinner and a performance of the women of congress which was very interesting. Uh filming
of the Union County episode of the re revolutionary road trips. Filming of the Liberty Trail uh New Jersey for the revolution New Jersey. Uh there are many more events that are planned uh throughout 2026. So please stay tuned.
Um, I hope to share uh some of those upcoming events with you uh throughout the year, throughout the rest of this year, and I hope you guys can all participate. So, on to my police report. So, um I really just this week wanted to talk
about um a few things. I I don't think I'm going to go over the numbers. The last time I reported uh was about four weeks ago. So, I don't want anybody to get the idea that our numbers um significantly increased because it's a four-week period that we're reporting on, but I just wanted to highlight the
three key areas of enforcement. So, we have truck enforcement, red light enforcement, and our speed initiative. So, truck enforcement enforces the traffic safety laws for all commercial vehicles. Red light enforcement enforces compliance with traffic signals,
specifically stopping at red lights. Uh and our speed initiative ensures that drivers comply with posted speed limits and drive at safe speeds uh for road and traffic conditions. Uh the one thing that I want to highlight is that our
police department is very active with all three of these initiatives. Um and if there are issues or concerns uh regarding any of these things, please uh feel free to go uh go to the Union Township website, report a concern. Um,
we really do want to hear from our residents if there are concerns, not just about these issues, but these are three, you know, when we look at the traffic patterns in Union and what's going on and we hear a lot about, you know, a lot of cars. Um, we just want to make sure that we're mindful of these
things and that there is a way uh to report uh what's happening. Uh, so if you see concerns, please, please, please uh address that with us. Um the police department also on w well on Wednesday, July 30th,
there's a walkout ceremony that's going to be held at uh police headquarters for four of Union's finest. Deputy Chief Scott Brelo, 37 years uh of service, is retiring. Captain Frank Morano, 28
years, is also retiring. Detective Lieutenant George Moutise has 31 years and he is also retiring. And police officer Nicholas Cats has 25 years and he's retiring. So again, walk out ceremony for those uh individuals on
Wednesday, July 30th. Um and on behalf of myself and the township committee, we want to congratulate uh these gentlemen, these officers for their years and years of service. A heartfelt thank you. Uh, and we wish them all the very best in
their next chapter. So, thank you, Commissioner. I'm not done. You're not done. I'm not done. All right. We also have two other upcoming events that I would like to mention. First, the Union uh police department is hosting their
annual big ice cream social. Uh that is going to be held on July 28th uh on at the BCB Bank on 2000 Morris Avenue. Secondly, uh, Union's National Night Out against crime is scheduled for Tuesday,
August 5th. Uh, it's from 5 to 9:00 p.m. It will be held at police headquarters on Caldwell Avenue. Uh, and if you are planning to attend, parking is available at Bernett Middle School. Um, as a reminder, the National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes
police and community partnerships while striving to make our neighborhoods safer. This annual event is held on the first Tuesday uh in August uh bringing together neighbors from across thousands of communities from all 50 states all across the United States includes United
States territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. So it's a big event that's held same night uh across the country. Um so hopefully you you'll be able to attend that. The evening will be packed with activities for people of
all ages. Uh the event will include uh a tour of police headquarters, a dunk tank where you get to dunk a cop. So if anybody's interested in dunking a cop, this is your your chance. Um DUI goggle
demo demo, uh SWAT, police, fire, and EMS exhibits and food, music, and DJ uh will also be there and a whole lot more. So we're hoping that you can uh attend or join us for our national night out. And again that is August 5th. Uh the
last thing that I want to talk about uh is about uh the importance of getting information from um the source of truth which is directly from the township. Um I think as we all know uh there's a lot of mi misinformation that's being shared
on a daily basis. uh and it really uh is a lot and I think what we're finding is that the more and more people repeat misinformation people start to believe it. We want to try to avoid that in the township. Um it causes confusion. It causes unnecessary
concern. Uh and um you know quite frankly spreading falsehoods is not a good thing. Um, and you know, I I want to just give you an example of something that happened in the township um that I think speaks to this. Um, you know,
there was a an anonymous post on one of the forums. And you know, when when people post anonymous anonymously, I think we should tend to question that, right? So, if you can't put your name, if you can't attach your name to it, I don't know, sometimes it may not be the
truth, but there was an anonymous post uh regarding our parking meters. Uh, and somebody had posted that they got free tickets. They had got a bunch of tickets and people were lined up at the meters and there was all this confusion about what was happening and people other
people read that post. They believed it uh and then it kind of started to grow. The truth of the matter is is that those uh meters are not even in operation yet. So there were no tickets issued. Uh there was no line of people. There was no confusion. So I just think it's
important that if you're looking for information about what is happening in the township of union, please, please, please go to the township website. Again, there's an opportunity or there's a space on the website where you can go. You can report a concern. You can ask a
question. you can get the information that you need about what's happening in town. We are the source of truth. So, please, please, please, uh, you know, reach out to us. We're here to help. Uh, and that's all I wanted to say. So, thank you. Uh, that concludes my report.
Thank you, Commissioner. At this time, I request that, uh, public works commissioner, Manny Figurito, give us a report. Thank you, mayor. um from our road division. They swept 432 streets, filled 461
potholes, patched five road intersections, five overlay applications, and utilized 46 1/2 tons of asphalt material. Just going to backtrack to the pothole situation. If you see a pothole, that is the perfect time to use the report of concern on our
website or on the app that we have because you can take a picture of that pothole. It is sent to us. It's identified, it is taken care of. So, a wonderful time to use that. And you're our eyes out there for these potholes. Um, from our sewer division, we flushed
out and cleared 26 sanitary line blockages. Two afterhour emergency callouts for sanitary issues. There were 44 enzyme applications that this eliminates grease in various sanitary lines. one waterway cleaning and they
repaired two catch basins from our shade tree division. They removed 23 hazardous trees. And remember when we say removed hazardous trees, they're a danger. We do replace these. So trees do come and are replanted. We removed six stumps and
trimmed 11 trees. Our grounds division, we cleaned 46 township parks and properties of various liberty litter and debris. 161 field cuts, clean two private properties. We sometimes have to maintain private properties and then
they are build for that. We clean five bridge locations. And again, I'm going to reiterate if you have a concern, anything regarding Division of Public Works, you can call public works at 9086861922. But again, I encourage you to use the
report of concern on our website. It's featured there. It's also on the app that you can load on into your phone and you will get a direct communication back as to the status of that concern that you reported. And that concludes my report. Mayor, thank you. Next, we have fire
commissioner Patricia Gar Frasier. Good evening everyone. The fire department um reported for this uh reporting period to 423 calls for service. This included fire related incidences, EMS incidences, and motor
vehicle accidents. Some significant events. On June 25th, there was a residential uh fire in the basement on Jackson Avenue. The residents were able to self um evacuate. On July 2nd on
Route 22, there was a motor vehicle accident that hit a pole. Sadly, the driver succumbed to their injuries at the trauma center on July 14th. As we are all aware, flash flooding occurred throughout the township and the county.
Union Fire Department made six water rescues and responded to countless emergencies throughout the storm. Due to significant flooding throughout the township, it was difficult transversing the township uh due to many flooding um in these areas. On July 21st, Union Fire
Department responded to Route 22 West for several portable structures on fire. Fires were quickly extinguished and were investigated by the cause and origin team. Summer safety tips. Avoid charging lithium ion batteries,
for example, ebike batteries or power uh power banks in hot cars or garages. um or direct sunlight. Overheating can cause combustion. Only use manufactured approved chargers to reduce the risk of
fire. For campfire alternative, use LED campfire lanterns or portable propane fired pits in areas where open flames are banned or risky. If a real campfire is permitted, build it in a designated
ring fire. Never leave it unattended and fully extinguished with water. Extension cord awareness for summer setups. Don't daisy chain extension cords for pool equipment, outdoor lighting, or inflatables. Check cords regularly for
frays or heat buildup. A warm cord is a warning sign. And grill safety. Clean your grill. Grease buildup can ignite, so clean your grill before each use. Um, that concludes my report. Thank you, Commissioner. Next, we have
Commissioner for Senior Center and Restoration Department. Thank you very much, Mayor. Uh, from our senior citizen service, uh, we have a health and wellness event pretty much every week. Tuesday on August 5th, 2025
at between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., a nurse will be providing health maintenance, check, and prevention. We have a movie day on Wednesday, July 23rd from 1:30 at 1:30. Fatherhood is the name of the movie. The film stars
Kevin Hart in a movie dramatic role portraying a widowed father navigating the unexpected and emotional challenges of raising a daughter alone. We'll also be serving popcorn for your enjoyment. We have an AP technology class on
Thursday, July 24th from 9:30 again till 11. Join us for an AP smart cart smart car technology class that'll help you understand the latest in vehicle safety and smart technology features. These
workshops will cover blind spot warnings and backup cameras, lane departure alerts, adaptive cruise control and pro and parking assistance, and more. If you have any of a recent vehicle in the last several years, they all have these particular safety games. Make sure you
understand what they do and how you can use them because they really add a a tremendous amount of safety for you when you're operating your vehicle. We have an art creative workshop on Thursday, August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28. Four weeks from 11 to 12. Join us
for a fun and relaxing art creative craft workshop where we will explore a wide range of materials and techniques designed to let you imagine and shine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this hands-on workshop is all about experimenting with process of art,
painting, sculpturing, assembling, and more. Come no come to discover the new skills, express yourself and connect with fellow members in a welcoming no pressure environment. All materials are provided. Just bring your creativity. Spaces will be limited. So please sign
up today. Sorry. The Wind Creek again casino will be running another trip on Thursday, August 24th. And there's a $40 per person ticket. Departures on Janette Avenue. Shrimp Box
Monday, August 18th. Bus departures at 10:45 at the Senior Center. Join us for a delightful day out featuring a $35 prefix menu lunch at the popular shrimp box restaurant north's fresh seafood and waterfront views.
After lunch, we'll make a stop at the beloved delicious orchards. Very good. I can recommend that. where you can browse and shop this wide selection of fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty items. Good food, great company, and a little shopping. Please don't miss it.
from our from our recreation department. Looking for a way to stay cool on Friday nights. The Union Recreation Department is hosting a popup learn to skate program. Beginning this Friday, July 25th, at Union Sports Arena. During the
60-minute class, kids aed 5 to 12 will receive a 30 minutes of small groupoup instruction and then 30 minutes of supervised free skate. The registration fee is $125, includes a skate rental for those who need them. The program is popular year round, but especially so
during the summer when you're looking to be the heat. The Union Recreation Department has a few more weeks of enrichment summer camps available for kids from second through 8th grades. Programs include robotics, movie making, and enterprise.
Oh god. And computer coding. These half-day programs are held at the Voxall Meeting Center on a weekly basis. For more information about these great programs, call the recreation department at 908-6864200. That's my report for time.
Thank you, Commissioner Florio. Before we move on, I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Gordon Lamati. His remarkable contributions to baseball and his enduring legacy as a coach will always be remembered. For over three
decades, he not only led Union's base baseball team to numerous victories, but also inspired countless young athletes to strive for excellence both on and off the fields. Gordon's passing for the game and his dedication for players have
left an indelible mark on our community. His influence extended far beyond the scoreboard, shaping the lives of many who had the privilege of learning from him. On behalf of the township committee, we send our heartfelt condolences to Lamati's family. In honor
of his memory, let's take a moment of silence to reflect on his impact on our community. Thank you. Before we dive into our upcoming events, I would like to congratulate the Union High School senior Candace Otto and
Gabriel Harlo who were selected as 2025 Union County's scholar athletes by the Union County Interscolactic Athlete Athletic Conference. Both Otto and Hard Grove had tremendous athletic careers at Union High School and were
both great students. Hardgrow finished as one of the top 25 students at Union High School, which will continue his academic academics at Stevens Tech Institute. Otto will be attending Morgan State University in the
fall. She played volleyball and flag football and was a member of the Union High School cheerleading team. Congratulations and keep up the great work. Film ready here in Union. I'm excited to announce that the township of union has
officially designated a film ready by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. This certification means that we have complete completed the necessary steps to attract and support film and television productions. As the film industry continues to grow in New
Jersey, this is a great opportunity to bring economic development to our community. We look forward to more lights, cameras, and action here in Union Township. Wednesday night summer series. Join us in the Union Center for our Wednesday night summer series on
Styverson Avenue between Morris and Axon every Wednesday evening from June through August 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. excluding July 30th. The street will will come alive with live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities as we close the roads to traffic for these
special community nights. Follow at Union Center SID on social media for more information. The summer concert series continues as well. The Township of Union proudly presents an evening of live music for our summer concert series. On Thursday,
July 24th at 7:30 p.m. at Rapkin Park, we will host the Psycho Circus. The Premier Kiss Tribute Band performing classic rock anthems. Bring your lawn chairs or your blankets for a comfortable evening. Follow at Union
Union Jr. artre uh on social media for more information. In case of rain, the concert will move to Union High School auditorium. The art tour this summer, the partnership with the Union Township Main Street Pops will
produce a public art event in conjunction with the Union Special event special improvement district that encourages residents and visitors to support local by creating a community connection and starting conversations through art. This month-long public
event in August will transform the Union Center into an expansive live public gallery with works from local artists displaying in storefronts with windows. For the art tour, participation locations, a list of artists, and and
more, visit the visit uniontownship.com for more information. Girls Night Out. You're invited to a special evening of entertainment and nostalgia at our girls night out flashbacks to the 80s events on Friday,
August the 1st. Enjoy live performances by the Boys Band Project. During our 80s themed costume contest and trivia, and enjoy exclusive promotions from local businesses. This evening will also include karaoke, giveaways, and other
thrilling activities. We cannot wait to see you there for this unforgettable night out. The Ever Solar program is still ongoing. Just a quick reminder, there are still spots available for the Ever Solar Community Solar Program. Is a
fantastic opportunity to renew your energy while saving on your electric bills. If you haven't signed up now, this is a perfect time to get on board. Let's work together toward a greener future. Join our neighbors and make a positive impact
today. Visit uniontownship.com for more details. Everbridge notification. Please sign up for emergency and general notifications online at union at www.untownship.com. These updates are also posted on
Facebook at TWWP Union. At this time, I'd like to open up the meeting to public comment. Please remember that you have a fivem minute rule. Also state your name and your address. Thank you.
Come forward. Good evening, mayor and township members. My name is Eileen Nahacheski and I live at 325 Willow Drive. I've lived there since July of 2003. at 321 Willow Drive. My beautiful
neighbor died in March of 2020. Her property was sold in September of 2021. That empty home flooded in the winter of 2022 and it was torn down on December 26,
2022. Construction began in the summer of 2023, early summer. And since September of 2023, nothing has happened on that property. I have pictures of the house as it exists today.
The property is strewn with debris. There is a light post laying on the property for three years. There is debris all over. The backyard is um so overgrown that my family and I cannot sit outside and enjoy a barbecue in the
summer because the bugs are tremendous. It's really impacting our quality of life. On July 15th, my Ring camera picked up several young people leaving the property through the unopened gate.
Now, it presents a hazard to my family, and I'd like to know if there's anything that the town is going to do about this property. Have you reached out to the building department? Yes, and they've been um very helpful. They've been to the property several times. I know that they've contacted the
owner. Um we see very little in the way of anything happening with this property. It is a framed out house. The back is so overgrown, the animals from the woods are living in the house. We've removed a dead cat from the property. We
see the fox um several times living in the house, coming in and out of the house. Um it is a mess. Mayor, may I suggest Anthony Muso come up? Anthony, have you been out to the property?
Maybe you see what the status is. Uh yes, we've been at the house uh numerous times. Uh we are in the process we uh of getting it cleaned up. We we had an NOV written uh and summones will be going out. I do have the contact
information. The gentleman claims he has no money. I told him, you know, that we're going to have to uh solve this sooner than later. And if uh we have to step in even further, and we will. I would think he may not have money to finish the project, but he's got to try
and keep the property clean. He can't do that. So, he's got to at least do that even if he can't continue. Yes. So I I'm this is the first time I'm hearing about the back. We go by there, you know, pretty much every day to try to stay on top of it. Get something done. I will. We have spoken before.
Okay. Well, hopefully we get some action on that. Okay. Thank you very much for your Thank you. And by all means, please keep us posted on the status. I will. Thank you. Um and um I had heard the committee members speak about cleaning up property and billing the
owner. So if that could be that could happen to the back of that property because now it's late July and the bugs are outrageous and it's just a mess. Right. Mayor, if I may, um uh the NOV
has been issued. So, I think once that's issued, we can go on the property and clean it ourselves. Anthony, I I just have to wait for the time to run out. I believe it runs out next week. Early next week, I believe so. Yes. Don't quote me, but I will. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Sorry for your inconvenience. Thank you. Anyone else wishing to speak? Hi, I'm Ruth Slovic, uh 1221 McGee. I had some questions on the resolutions. Uh just for clarification if you don't mind. Um on number six the first of the
resolutions it says authorizing the release of performance guarantee. What is that? The builder has to put up some kind of money to guarantee some kind of performance whichever dictate here. Uh this is like a backup to say if you
don't do it we could collect this money and that the person Robin Fu is the the the resident or the person from the company. The homeowner. Okay. The homeowner. Okay. Um then I had a question on number 11. um authorizing the insertion
of a special item of revenue into the 2025 budget in the amount of for the municipal court alcohol education rehab and enforcement grant. Will that be tied into the mayor's drug alliance or is that a separate item? Municipal court alcohol education rehab
and enforcement grant that's going to go to the mayor's drug alliance. Okay. And that's specifically for um young people, correct? The mayor's drug lines. Okay, thank you. That's good. Um then I wanted to know the status of
number 14. It says you're going to extend um an additional $7,500 to serve as temporary acting municipal prosecutors. Um why is it temporary? Are they going to be hiring someone else or what is the status and how long will that be? They
keep extending it. Dan, you should answer that. Uh, thank you, uh, mayor. So, yeah, Mr. Varity is handling a matter that, uh, started in the municipal court. Uh, it dealt with some construction uh, code
violations, notice of violations, but that's now on appeal. So, while it says temporary, we had to designate him as the municipal prosecutor to handle this matter in our municipal court, but he's not being hired permanently as a prosecutor. So, he's just handling a
pending matter that started in the municipal court. We are now uh there's a a another matter companion matter to that that's before the office of administrative law that he's handling for us as well. And when that is finished, will there be a permanent
person or another person that's going to be temporary? No. So, he's just handling this one matter for us. I see. Uh, anything else that may be coming up? You'd hire someone else again on a temporary basis based on each situation you're saying?
Right. Right. Right now, we have uh, you know, our prosecutors are appointed. Uh, we have no vacancies in our municipal court. So, he's just handling one special matter. Okay. And I had one more. Let me see. And then number 23. Why are you rejecting all bids received for the
Weber Park improvements? So there are certain exceptions or I should say uh uh provisions which allow a uh an owner to reject and consider rebidding. one is to substantially
revise the uh the plans uh and I believe that is the direction that uh that we are going in. So uh that meets one of the requirements of the local public contracts law. And uh what is the status of the um open
area on Claremont Terrace that's been worked or are the signs still there from two years ago? Are you talking about the Bill Cob uh park? I believe that's called. It's right opposite Summit Court. Yeah. Yes. Yes. Yeah. Well, I I think the
neighbors have have spoken uh in that area after several meetings with them. Oh, several meetings. Okay. That's why that's why that's taken as long as it has because we've met with them multiple times and uh and that park has uh there's been an agreed upon uh
improvements that are going to be made there and uh it that'll be out to bit shortly. Okay. And I think I had one more thing here. Um, just check. Oh, it says approving a request number 40 for the Warner Brothers pictures to
film in the township. Are they paying for that? Are they paying us? Are they paying the homeowners? Are they paying is any monetary transfer from this or just permission? So there, if I may, mayor, yeah, the answer is yes. Oh, good. To all of those. So
good. Uh, this is ultimately an economic driver, although a little one, but there's a a permit fee, there's uh, you know, parking fees, overnight parking fees. They are uh entering into separate
agreements with homeowners to the extent that they need to. Um and then also with uh police and fire and EMS as necessary. Okay, that's wonderful. All right. Well, thank you very much. Thank you. Any further questions from the public?
Hearing none. Can I have a motion to adjurnn? So moved. Second. All in favor? I. Meeting adjourned.