in here. >> Good evening everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order. Welcome to the Voice Township Committee meeting of July 14, 2025. Please rise and join me in salute the flag. 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. May we have a roll call, please? >> Mr. Stewart is present. Mr. Clatt >> here. >> Mr. Rabbits >> here. Mayor Rona >> here. >> This meeting is being held in accordance
with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act. Do notice this meeting has been published by the clerk of both the current post and inquire newspapers as well as electronic notices required by law. Also copy the annual meeting notice has been posted on the bulletin board outside clerk's office. >> Thank you. Our first matter this evening is public comment for resolutions only.
If anyone from the public has a comment on any of our resolutions, please come forward. >> Seeing no one from the public, move to close public portion. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> I opposed. >> Public portion is closed. >> Our resolutions this evening are
resolution 216-25 certifying the results of the 2024 audit. Resolution 217-25 authorizing the approval to submit an award extension request for LA-2024MA Vorhees Township Centennial Boulevard
phase 1 04 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation resolution number 218-25 authorizing the award of a bid for public works uniforms to Sports Paradise number 219-25 excuse me authorizing a notice of intent
to award for a contract under Sourcewell National Cooperative Pricing Agreement for one side load refuge collection truck from Firematic Supply Company, Inc. number 220-25 authorizing a notice of intent to award a contract under Sourcewell National Cooperative Pricing
Agreement for one rear load refuge collection truck from Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems. Resolution 221-25 authorizing a notice of intent to award a contract under Sourcewell National Cooperative Pricing Agreement for one
new 2025 4x4 International CV 515 chassis with supplied equipment from Ascendance Truck Center. Resolution number 222-25 authorizing the award of a contract under the Hunter County Education
Services Commission Cooperative Pricing Agreement for a 2025 Ford E450 passenger bus from HA the Hart and Sun, Inc. Number 223-25 authorizing the award of a contract under the Educational Services
Commission of New Jersey cooperative pricing agreement for server upgrade equipment for the Voy Township Fire Department and Public Works Department from CDW-G resolution number 224-25 authorizing the award of a contract under the Educational Services
Commission of New Jersey cooperative pricing agreement for the purchase of a Tarco hurricane leaf loader from Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, excuse me. Resolution number 225-25 authorizing the award of a contract
under the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing Agreement for a 2025 Ford F350 utility body truck from Winter Ford. Resolution 226-25 authorizing the award of a bid for General Electric General Electrical
Contracting Services to Omega Electrical Contractors LLC. Resolution 227-25 authorizing a settlement of a reverse tax appeal for Burnt Mill Apartments, block 20, lot 7, block 22, lot 5, block
25 lot one, and block 26 lot one. Resolution number 228-25 authorizing a settlement of a reverse tax appeal for block 147, lot 3, 620 Berlin Road. Resolution 229-25,
amending certain records of the tax collector. Number 230-25, amending certain records of the tax assessor. Number 231-25, approving the insertion of an item of revenue, $51,583, alcohol education and rehabilitation
grant. Resolution number 232-25, approving the insertion of an item of revenue, $7,000, distracted driving grant. Resolution number 233-25 approving the insertion of an item or revenue $16,987.80
National Opioid Settlement Program. Resolution number 234-25 authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $600,000 of special emergency notes of the township of Horhees making certain covenants to maintain the the exemption of of the interest on said
notes from federal income taxation and authorizing such further actions and making such determinations as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the issuance and sale of the notes. Resolution 235-25 authorizing the township of Vorhees to transfer ownership of retiring K9 go
Brutus to Sergeant Tom Bhorty. Resolution 236-25 appointing Michael Pollain to the position of police officer in the Voice Township Police Department. Number 237-25 appointing Arthur Jones IV to the position of truck driver in the
Department of Public Works. Resolution 238-25 appointing Robert Reamer to the temporary position of inventory control clerk in the Department of Public Works number 239-25 appointing John Senak III to the position of part-time emergency medical
technician in the Voris Township Fire Department resolution 240-25 appointing Sophia Castro to the position of clerk one in the VIA department of vital statistics number 241-25 accepting the resation ation of Dinora Krauss from the War East
Township zoning department. Number 242-25 accepting the resignation of Trevor Donaldson from the Boy East Township Department of Public Works. Number 243-25 appointing Robert Gates to the position of part-time fire, electrical,
mechanical, plumbing, and building inspector as well as electrical subcode official and the Vorhees Township Construction Department. and resolution number 244-25 authorizing the award of the 2024 road improvement program to Earl Asphalt
Company. Do I have a motion on those resolutions? >> Motion. >> Second. >> I have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? >> Uh I'll be abstaining on resolution 24025. >> Any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor, please
signify by saying I. >> I opposed. >> So carried. There's no need for executive session this evening. Next is approval of the minutes of the June 20 of June 26, 2025. Our court administrator's report for May
2025 and June 2025. Our tax collector's report for June 2025. Our treasures report for June 2025 and bills for July 14th, 2025. So our motion for approval of those. >> So move second. >> Motion and a second. Any discussion?
>> Hearing none. All those in favor, please signify by saying I. I >> I opposed. >> So carried. >> Next is comments from committee. I would just like to remind everybody that our second show in our summer concert series is this coming Thursday, July 17th at
Connelly Park featuring a Bruce Springsteen tribute band called Tramps Like Us. Uh supposed to be a great band. Uh starts at 7 p.m. Food trucks and a beer garden. Our Vorhees Township Police Department will again be uh hosting
National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. here at the town center. There will be drone displays, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses, food, and the ep ever ever popular K9 demonstration. Any other
comments from our committee this evening? Our final portion is our public portion. If anyone from the public has a comment, please come forward. Seeing no one in the public, move to close public portion. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I opposed.
>> Public portion is closed. >> Our final matter this evening is a proclamation honoring retired K-9 officer Brutus. Whereas the Vorhees Township Police Department proudly recognizes the loyal and dedicated service of K9 Brutus, who has served
with honor, courage, and unwavering commitment for seven and a half years. Kan Brutus faithfully served alongside his handler, Sergeant Tom Bhorty, as a valued member of the Voice Township Police Department's K9 unit. Canine officers like Brutus are a vital part of modern law enforcement, providing
capabilities unmatched by human officers alone. Their keen senses, courage under pressure, and ability to deescalate dangerous situations make them indispensable assets and protecting both the public and their fellow officers. The partnership between K9 Brutus and
Sergeant Bordy exemplified the highest standards of law enforcement teamwork, dedication, and mutual trust. K9 Brutus' skill, bravery, and loyalty brought distinction not only to himself and Sergeant Bordy, but the to the entire department and the community they
served. As he concludes his years of active duty, K9 Brutus will now begin a welldeserved and peaceful retirement. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Vorhees Township Police Department along with the mayor, Township Committee, and the citizens of Vorhees hereby extend
their deepest gratitude to K9 Brutus for his loyal service and well wish him health, happiness, and relaxation in retirement. We'll certainly make sure that Sergeant Py receives a copy of this proclamation and we thank K9 Brutus for his service. I didn't want to make any
comments before you read the proclamation, but I always also want to thank uh Sergeant Gordy and K9 Brutus for their service over the years. It's always difficult to see a dog after retire, but he'll be in good hands for the rest of his life. So, thank you. >> And with that, we are injured. Good
evening.