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Part 1 (Video ID: 1VUAvPyyQ0s):
- 00:00:09: Meeting Opening, Pledge Allegiance, Roll Call
- 00:01:47: Proclamation: Recognizing April as Earth Day/Month
- 00:07:11: Recognizing National Library Week, Library Contributions
- 00:15:06: Approval of Bill List, Meeting Minutes
- 00:16:50: Ordinance 12: Zoning Amendment (Tabled for Review)
- 00:17:38: Ordinance 13: Capital Improvements Bond (Introduction)
- 00:18:29: Ordinance 14: Police Building Phase 1 (Introduction)
- 00:19:48: Ordinance 15: Amending Chapter 285 (Introduction)
- 00:20:36: Resolutions 109-115: Consent Agenda Approval
- 00:23:03: Council & Committee Reports: Updates & Announcements
- 00:36:56: Mayor's Report, Upcoming Events, Dog Registration
- 00:37:44: Open Public Comment Period
- 00:38:38: Closing Public Comment Period, Executive Session


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It's 6:00. This meeting is the regular meeting of the Township of Washington in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes regarding open public meetings. Notice of this meeting was legally advertised in the Courier Post and South Jersey Times as well as posted on the

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bulletin board in the municipal building. Fire exits are located through the double doors to your left and right. Please silence all mobile devices. This meeting is being videotaped. Anyone who does not wish to be seen on television may be excused. This will be shown on

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channel 9 every week, Sunday 9:00 p.m., Wednesday 7:00 p.m., Friday 10 p.m., and Saturday at 10 p.m. and will continue until the next meeting. This meeting is being livereamed on YouTube. It can be viewed at the address listed in the agenda. Please rise for the pledge of

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allegiance. >> 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, liberty and justice for all. >> Madam clerk, roll call.

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>> Council Vice President Brown >> here. >> Councilman Harris >> here. >> Councilwoman Pascaloon >> here. >> Councilman Urkus >> present. >> Council President Mr. Debelloo. >> Yes. Here. >> Mayor Delapia >> here.

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>> Mr. Rooney >> here. >> So, we're going to go into presentations. Our first uh presentation will be a proclam a proclamation recognizing today, April 22nd as Earth

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Day and April as Earth Month in the Township of Washington. Janet I know. Perfect. Okay, I'm going to read the Township of Washington proclamation in recognition recognition of Earth Day. Whereas Earth

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Day was first celebrated on April 26 22nd, 1970 and today is observed throughout the month of of April as Earth month end. Whereas the first Earth Day helped transform the ways we interact with the natural world and change how we view our impact on the planet and inspired the creation of

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environmental protection agency and landmark legislation that protects the air we breathe, the water we use for drinking and for recreation and the animals and plants that live alongside us. And whereas a significant process in the environmental and public health protection has been made because of

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actions taken pursuant to those laws and because of the combined capacity and creativity of our people in the meeting environmental threats. And whereas new and continuing challenges include pollution, climate change, sea level rise, loss of forests, wetlands, and other wildlife habitats reinforce the

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need for continued and strengthened commitment to actions that protect the environment and conserve resources. And whereas these efforts will worsen with each passing day, each passing year unless we act now. And whereas we have a role to play in ensuring that we do not

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pass a world beyond repair onto our children. And whereas as long as we unite to protect our planet, we can leave it in a better shape for future generations. And whereas the Earth Day and during Earth Month, let us all accept our individual responsibilities to care for the world we live in and make our best efforts to build a safer,

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more stable, and more sustainable world. Now therefore, be it resolved this 22nd day of April 2026 by the township council of township of Washington County of Foster, state of New Jersey to recognize April 22nd as Earth Day and

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month of April 2026 is Earth Month in the Township of Washington. CONGRATULATIONS. >> I'm not shy. Well, thank you so much for this acknowledgement. Uh, it means a lot to us. Um, this is Earth Month as we say.

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We al also celebrate Arbor Day. And in that regard, I would like to mention that the library who are wonderful partners um have an event coming up on Friday, Friday afternoon, which is the secrets of the forests. It's a a viewing

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of a a video of scientific research in forests. And we have many other activities coming up. I would like especially to mention that on Saturday morning there's a bird walk in Washington Lake Park to observe our

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resident and migratory bird species. On Sunday we have our big um maragold and milkweed giveaway. And milkeed is very important obviously for our monarch butterflies. Um and then on Monday we

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have another event at the library in fact on shorebirds and their interaction with horseshoe crabs and how they depends excuse me depend so much on the eggs of the

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horseshoe crabs for their sustenance. And then finally, I think the last big event is next Saturday when we give away tree seedlings in the park. So there's lots of opportunity for the community to

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celebrate the earth with us and we hope you will. Thank you. Just open up your phone here. Yeah, you got it. Great. >> Trees. >> Yeah.

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>> Do you want any other group? >> She takes her other one. in her library. >> Our next presentation will be celebrating National Library Week and honoring vital contributions of the

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Margaret Margaret Eagen Public Library. Can I have the library members come up, please? So, honoring National Library Week, whereas the Margaret Ehagen Free Public Library provides the opportunity for Washington Township residents to engage in lifelong learning. seven days per

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week. And whereas the library has served as a trusted institution for township residents since 1996. And whereas the library serves as a cornerstone of democracy, championing the fundamental principles of free expression, and the exchange of ideas for all. and whereas

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the library has collection has a collection of over 90,000 books, movies, magazines, audio books, music, compact disc, American girl dolls, and museum passes for residents to borrow. Whereas the library provides hundreds of

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programs each year for residents of all ages. And whereas the library plays a critical role within the community by furnishing vital resources such as internet and technological services, fostering literacy skills, and providing invaluable support for job seekers,

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educators, small businesses, and entrepreneurs alike. And whereas libraries, librarians, and library workers are joining library supporters and advocates across the nation to celebrate National Library Week. Now

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therefore, I meor Delpia and council do hereby proclaim National Library Week, April 19th through 25th, 2026. And I urge all residents to take advantage of this occasion by visiting the Margaret Ehagen Free Public Library and exploring

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the abundance of resources it officers proclaimed this 22nd day of April 2026. CONGRATULATIONS. Now I'd like to have our librarian Sheila come up to say a few words. >> Thank you. Um, yesterday was National

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Library Workers Day, which is a day during the week that we celebrate. And Sarah, our youth services supervisor, sent this quote from a book called Astro Library by Kay Quinn. It's not too long, so I'm going to read it. Um, it it isn't

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a business. It probably doesn't turn a profit. It isn't about profit. A library, and I mean any library, even the most roachinfested, underfunded branch in the worst part of the worst town you can imagine, is a sanctuary. It's one of the only places left where you can walk through the doors and draw

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a breath and stay without needing to buy something without having to justify your presence. It's where kids go when their parents are nowhere to be found and they want to feel less alone. It's where women go when their husbands aren't safe to be around and they need to research what their options are. It's where

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students go when they can't get peace and quiet at home for their studying. And people looking for work can search job boards and fill out applications. It's where people who don't have a computer or or whose phones are broken can go to look up when the next NK

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Gemson is coming out or who their favorite celebrities dating or whether Fermott's theorem has been solved or whatever it is they're asking themselves in the dark of the night. So, I thought that was an interesting quote. I just wanted to mention that uh we keep a lot

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of statistics and from January through March of this year, the first three months of the year, over 26,000 visitors were in the library. We uh checked out 52,000 items that were physical items and over 4,000 digital items were

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borrowed and 46 American Girl dolls were borrowed, which is 119% increase from last year. And also for National Library Workers Day, we uh put out a few of quotes from patrons about why they love

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us. So, uh I thank you for all you guys do. You do a fabulous job. Every time I'm in the library, everyone is so happy. It shows that you love what you do. The staff is great. You guys do such a great job here. And uh my favorite, we love the library. It is really nice to

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see our tax dollars used so well. And I was asked to mention a few upcoming programs. So on May 2nd, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. So uh Rascals of the Pinelands will be here to talk about the

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Revolutionary War. On June 20th at 11:00 a.m., it's our summer reading kickoff. Paleontology Palooa because the summer reading theme is dinosaurs this year. And then July 29th, mark your calendars for our ever popular truck night. Last

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year we had over 800 people at truck night. That starts at six o'clock. And then our summer reading uh closing party is Mr. Foamtastic on August 29th at 11:00 a.m. We'll be spraying foam throughout the parking lot for kids and

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teenagers to run around. So thank you. I would be remiss to also mention that as you see the board members and the staff are wearing uh the shirts say 60 on it. This is the 60th anniversary of the library. So uh we having something special that I don't

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>> we're doing various things >> doing various things throughout the year. So make sure you uh pay attention to the website and look for these special events to commemorate the anniversary. Thank you. take a picture that we're going to look at in 60 years and say, "Who are those?

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Who are those?" Come on. Don't be scared. >> All right. Ready. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Just switching around. >> Pete, you still with us? Okay. Getting ready to start business.

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>> Really another night. I can't. Moving on. Can I have a motion? Can I have a motion to approve the bill list for April 22nd? >> Motion. >> Motion by Councilman Harris. Do I have a second? >> Second.

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>> Second by Councilman Yorks. Roll call. >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Deborello, >> yes. minutes. Can I have Oh, motion carries.

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It said it carries. Um, minutes. Can I have a motion to approve the regular meetings, the regular meeting minutes and the executive meeting minutes for April 8th, 20, 2026. Motion. >> Make that second >> by Councilwoman Pascalone. Do I have a

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second? >> Second. >> By Councilman Harris. Roll call. >> Councilman. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris. >> Yes. Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Deborello,

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>> yes. >> Ordinances. Ordinance 12-2026, Ordinance of the Township of Washington, County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey, amending chapter 285 zoning, uh, entitled classes of licenses conditionally permitted within the

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township. Maximum license is permitted. At this time, this motion, this ordinance is going to be tabled as we are waiting for review and input from planning board. Can I get a motion to table ordinance 12 2026?

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A motion by Councilman York. Do I have a second? Second by Councilman Harris. Roll call. >> Councilman Jras. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone. >> Yes. >> Council Vice President Brown. >> Yes. >> Council President Deborello.

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>> Yes. Moving on to ordinance 13 2026 bond ordinance providing for various 2026 capital improvements by and in the township of Washington in the county of Gloucester state of New Jersey appropriating

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3,983 >> 3 million >> 3 million get new glasses 3,983,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of $3,783,850 bonds or notes of the township ship finance part of the cost thereof. This

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ordinance is for introduction only. Public hearing and adoption will occur May 6, 2026. Can I have a motion to introduce ordinance 13, 2026? >> Motion by Councilman York. Second by Councilman Harris. Roll call. >> Councilman York.

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>> Yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. Council President Deborello. >> Yes. >> Moving on to

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ordinance 14 2026 bond ordinance providing for the construction of a township police building phase one and in the township of Washington. This ordinance is for introduction only. Public hearing and adoption will occur May 6, 2026. I have a motion to

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introduce ordinance 14, 2026. Motion >> by Councilman Harris. Second >> by Councilman York. Roll call. >> Council Vice President Brown, can you please officially read the actual title of the ordinance into the record?

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>> Sure. by an ordinance providing for the construction of a township police building phase one and by and in the township of Washington in the county of Gloucester state of New Jersey appropriating $10 million therefore and

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authorizing the issuance of $9,500,000 bonds for the notes of the township to finance part of the cost thereof. >> We have a motion by >> We have a motion by Councilman Jükus. Do I have a second? >> Second >> by Councilman Harris. Roll call.

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>> Council meas. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Deborello, >> yes.

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>> Ordinance 14 is introduced. Ordinance 15, 2026, ordinance amending chapter 285 of the Township Code of the Township of Washington. This ordinance is for introduction only. Public hearing and adoption will occur May 6, 2026. Can I

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add a motion to introduce ordinance 15, 2026? >> Motion. >> I have a I have motion by Councilman York, second by Councilman Harris. >> Roll call. >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes.

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>> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Deborello, >> yes. Ordinance 15 is introduced. Moving on to resolutions. The following resolutions

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are by consent agenda only and require a vote for all listed. Each one must be read by title. If any member of council wishes to have one removed, heard separately, they need to indicate prior to the reading of the titles. Does any council person have a reason to have one

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of the resolutions read separately? >> No. >> Moving on. Resolution 109-2026. Resolution awarding a contract to Demiglio Construction Company, Inc. for Police Drainage Improvements Project number 255076.

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Resolution 110, resolution appointing members to the zoning board of adjustment. Resolution 111, 2026, resolution authorizing the collection of a fee for the use of the community garden center. Resolution 112 2026 resolating

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resolution of effectuating the direction of the Gloucester County Assessor's Office with regard to block 80.01 lot 9001 and authorizing preparation execution and filing of a conveyance by quick claim deed of certain potential

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property interest to the owner of lot 9.01 01 resolution 11326. Resolution of Washington Township Council um State of New Jersey amending resolution 80206

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authorizing a contract for purchase of SDL software through Dell Marketing LP state contract resolution 114 2026. Resolution authorizing the execution of treatment of works approval application for Nexus Watson Drive LLC co Nexus

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Properties Inc. and finally resolution 115 2026 resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a shared service agreement with the county of Gloucester to provide family entertainment. Can I have a motion to approve resolutions 109206

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to resolution 11526? >> Motion. Motion by Councilman Harris. Second >> by Councilman Jükus. Roll call. >> Councilman Jükus. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone. >> Yes.

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>> Council Vice President Brown. >> Yes. >> Council President Deborello. >> Yes. >> Moving on to old business, new business, and reports. We'll start with Councilman Harris.

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Uh, actually nothing to report at this time. Thank you. >> Our school board. >> Thank you. Good evening and happy Earth Day. Um, just a reminder that Mr. Washington Township is tomorrow night at Washington Township High School and the

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show will begin promptly at 700 p.m. in the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. On April 16th, the African-American Culture Club traveled to Washington DC to visit the National Museum of African-American History and Culture,

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followed by the Martin Luther King Memorial and Howard University. All the students were very grateful to have gotten to experience such a moving trip. Thank you to Miss Issa Jackson, Miss McNeel, and Mr. Miller for all of their efforts in making this trip possible.

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Each year, Monontlair State University sponsors the Foxy Awards during their theater awards night. The goal of these awards, as recognized by Montlair's theater and dance department, is to promote and advance the commitment to highquality straight play production in New Jersey secondary schools. The awards

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honor the accomplishments of individual achievement of both students and educators in the areas of performance, direction, design, and technical theater, as well as outstanding productions. This year's awards night will be held on May 21st, 2026. Washington Township High

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School has been nominated for 20 award categories for Shrek the Musical, which was last year's spring performance, and Peter Pan and Wendy from the fall. These nominations include outstanding achievement in scenic design, student lighting technician, student sound

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designer, musical director, director, featured ensemble actress, supporting actor, lead actor, lead actress, musical ensemble, acting ensemble, production, dance ensemble, and choreography. Congratulations to the many successes of

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the theater department at Washington Township High School. The Washington Township High School Choir will be having their annual spring concert on Tuesday, May 12th. Be sure to mark your calendars and come out and enjoy this wonderful performance. It is free admission and all are welcome. The show

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will begin at 700 p.m. in the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center at the high school. And finally, the Washington Township High School graduation will take place on June 25th. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Yes. Happy Earth. I have a couple of um

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announcements related to the economic development board. Starting with on 424, as Vicki stated, it's tree planting on Arbor Day. On 426, there's two events going on. There's a walk in Washington Lake Park with experts to see resident and migratory birds. And there's also a

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milkweed and marold giveaway on 426. And last, for economic development, there's a tree seedling giveaway on 52. Uh this last week I had the opportunity to attend the Washington Township Parks and Recreation softball opening day with

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Don and Jack and it was a great event, great turnout. It was it was really awesome to see all these young women come out for a sport that they love and enjoy and support each other. So that was a really fun event to attend. And I also stopped by the crawfish um event in

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Washington Park over the weekend. I was walking through the park and it looked like a great event. A lot of attendance. So, we love our park events. >> Councilman Yorkcus. >> Thank you. Um, have to say that I happen to be a

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teenager when we celebrated the first Earth. Can still remember it well. The reasons we needed it, believe me, a lot of pollution back in the 60s. Uh, we've come a long way. And special thanks go out to our volunteers on our different earth committees, environmental committees. Some of the people are in

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the road, it's Vicki, Leon. Um, they volunteer their services to try to help Washington Township remain green, uh, rural, rustic, so that, uh, we don't feel like we're an inner city. So, I want to thank all of them for their efforts. And remind everyone, Earth

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Super Saturday's coming up in May. You get a chance, go out and if you have a chance this weekend, if the weather's nice, go for a walk in the park. Enjoy what we have. I think uh Washington Lake Park is our crown jewel of South Jersey. People from outside our our township

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come here to enjoy it. Um and uh looking forward to uh more festivities over there. That's all. Thank you. And go Flyers, >> Sister Rooney. >> Nothing to report, Mr. Council Vice President. Thank you.

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>> Thank you, Councilman. I'll speak quickly knowing uh puck drop is at 7 o'clock. Um so Earth Day preceded me but uh we did celebrate it on Monday. Uh thank you to Columbia Bank. Uh they donated a beautiful tree um that I was with environmental commission on Monday. We

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planted right near lot one I believe in Washington Lake Park. If anybody's familiar where the pickle ball courts are over near the uh hockey rink. Uh it's a beautiful tree right along the walkway. So check it out when you walk by the park and thank you to Columbia Bank for that. Um last night I had the

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pleasure to attend the Rick Zamner Awards. Um our recipient this year was our recent retired Lisa Collins who was a staple over at the park for all our events. It was a great event. Uh thank you to the Washington Township Chamber for putting that on. It was a very

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welldeserved thing for Lisa. Today is administrative assistant appreciation day. like to thank the chief for reminding me. So, uh I stayed in the good graces of my my assistant. Um Charlene is the best. If you've ever called my office or stopped at my office, I couldn't have picked anybody

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any better than what she is. So, I'm very grateful and lucky to have her. So, um make sure if you have anybody to recognize today, you recognize them. Uh lastly, I want to mention I met with a organization that's local. It's called uh Small Business Big Hearts. It's made

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up of a bunch of local business owners who just want to give back to the town. And they've had a couple events throughout the year. Uh, one of them specifically was during Thanksgiving, everybody does meals for people who need meals. But what they did is they hosted

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a Thanksgiving dinner at the senior center. And rather than just give meal, they gave company, they gave an event, and it was very well attended. Um, they're doing one right now is they want to give back to the community. So, anybody who's in need of something

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for their home, whether it be a power washing or a front door, um a broken window or or landscaping, they're taking applications. Uh they're going to stop once they get to 25 applications. They have, I believe, 10 in right now. Um you can go to their Facebook page. Our

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Facebook page has their link. Again, it's called Small Business Big Heart. You can nominate yourself. You can nominate somebody you know. Um there's no criteria to qualify, just somebody who truly needs help. Um so if you know anybody, you want to nominate somebody,

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you need some help yourself, go on their website, go on our website, small business big heart on Facebook, fill out an application, submit it, and um you know, they're going to try to fill as many requests as they can uh once they have 25. And that's all I have. I know

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Councilman Brown's a Pittsburgh fan. So, um, go Flyers. >> We discussed this on split being originally from Pittsburgh. >> Are you on a fireside now because it's two nothing? >> I'll let you know after. >> Okay, that's all I got. Thank you. >> It goes three to two. I might change.

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>> Okay, >> Council President Delvarello. >> Thank you so much. Well, listen, happy Earth Day and I wish I could be with everybody. Just a couple of things over here that I have for everybody. First of all, there's a memorial game for Sophia Bennett on April 30 to 4 p.m. a softball

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game. So, please get out there. Please get out there and do that. Grand View finished that roof for that resident on Selena Road. So, I'm going to be posting some pictures of that. They did a great job. The resident is super happy. Goes along with what the mayor was just talking about. All these great businesses wanting to give back. So, we

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have a lot of great businesses. We do a lot of post about them. If you could use them and some business you're doing in the future, something you might need, think about them. They don't do it for that reason, but it's always nice to try to get back to them as well. That always helps them, you know, get back to the residents and stuff we have going on.

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This month is distracted driving month. We will be doing a proclamation next month for that. We'll have some people who've been affected by that. So, you'll actually hear from them what's meant, you know, what's meant to them and how important it is to pay attention when you're driving. But, this is the month that is. The last thing I wanted to bring up is that there's a resident

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worried about me. Um, I am okay. I I I know there's rumors out there that maybe I'm dead because AI that's calling in. Maybe a UFO got me. None of that stuff is true. I actually bought an investment property in Florida. I'm here with my family doing that work. I know people probably think I can't and I can't. I do

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have contractors. I wish the mayor was here. Uh but he has been giving me a lot of pointers, but I'm available to all residents. My phone is still on 247. My email's ready to go. I can FaceTime and I talk to every resident that's reached out to me. Uh, but I gotta say, I gotta give a shout out real quick to Megan, my

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kid. He my son Jackson. You know, I don't know if you guys know, he wants going to school. He wants to be a plumber. He was doing some of the plumbing work over here. Some of the easy stuff that I had no idea about. The other kids are putting together furniture and stuff. So, it's been a lot of fun working with them. I do miss you guys. I miss the residents. The very

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last thing I'm going to bring up is that I got a challenge and mayor, I'm going to drag you in on this thing about working in your shoes again. Uh there's a resident uh Romeo's attorney has reached out and said that they want me to come on inspection. He actually did a post today that he's looking for somebody that might have a crawl space

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that has I don't know mice or all kinds of stuff. I got to be honest, that stuff petrifies. >> That's a hard pass for me. >> I am petrified of what he's going to put me through. He's he was offering discounts, all kinds of crazy stuff. So it sounds like that micro dirty jobs thing. I couldn't even watch that show.

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So I I I don't know what I'm getting myself in. So, I'm gonna try to drag the mayor in on this as well or some other councilman and council woman to Dana, you know, you know, we'll suit up and we'll help any business that needs that. So, miss you guys. Can't wait to see you guys be back in a couple weeks and I can't wait to show you guys the pictures. I'm actually pretty excited

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about it. It's actually been a lot of fun and working with the kids. So, miss you, but I'm here. >> The mayor respectfully declines your offer. >> Let me know when you have the canoli tasting job. I'll take that one. >> Listen, I'm petrified. I can't imagine what he what he might ask some people to

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to actually put me through is actually but but I'm looking forward >> Thank you, Mr. President. Uh moving on to my report. I want to piggy back off what the mayor said uh being administrative professional days. would be remiss without recognizing the

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employees of the uh township for their uh help and assistance and our clerk for all she does for us and basically takes our phone calls just as much as Pete takes residents phone calls. She's always on the phone, readily available. Thank you to you and your staff for all

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you do for us. Um, I had the pleasure of attending an opening uh for the new yoga uh hot yoga on Fryal Road um with Nancy Mazakio uh on Monday of last week and I along with

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uh Councilwoman Pascalone, Council Murkis, we did go to the softball as Councilwoman uh Pascalone mentioned. Uh little disappointed. Um last year we did not get to play. I think they didn't invite us here because we're no longer a challenge. Uh, and I they they just they

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beat us. I mean, I can't even say they beat they crush us. Um, even with a five to 10 run uh lead or spotting us five to 10 runs. Um, thank you to the library uh for coming out tonight. Um, again,

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please uh refer to their website or stop in personally. Thank the staff and u you know, check out some books. And of course, Vicki, thank you. you and Leon for being here and your other representatives from the uh library commission, I'm sorry, environmental commission tonight and recognizing Earth

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Day. Uh all dogs in the township are required to be registered and vaccinated. Please stop in the clerk's office to register your dog for 2026. Is there a late fee involved now? >> What's that? >> Is there a late fee involved now? >> May one. >> May 1st. There will be a late fee uh

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attached to that. Please check our website for information on Earth Day activities include bird walks, exhibits, poetry walks, recycling lessons, milkweed, maragold, and tree seedling giveaways. As mentioned earlier, the Old Stone House Village is holding their 18th annual classic car show on

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Saturday, April 25th, 10 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. More information and the registration forms are available on the website. All proceeds will be used towards the Stonehouse Restoration Project. The annual Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive is on Tuesday,

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April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 PM at the municipal building. Please respond the call and support our fire department and police department and give the gift of life. Please call 1800 Red Cross to schedule an appointment. Washington Township Super Saturday event is on

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Saturday, May 9th in Washington Lake Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The primary election is Tuesday, June 2nd, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may you may only vote the party you are registered to during the primary. The deadline to

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register to vote is May 12th. Forms are available in the clerk's office. Washington Township Shred event will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Washington Township Municipal Building, uh, 523 Eggover Road from 9:00

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a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must be a resident of Washington Township to participate. Moving on, public participation, please make it quick. I'm feeling generous. failed to mention that last Friday our

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business developer and myself attended soft grand opening for brilliant behavior downtown road plaza they expanded their business for people suffering uh from alcohol and drug

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addiction and they wanted to get their life back in order. Uh it's a great place and the people who run it are fantastic. They've been in the business for many years. The goal is to help you get back to normal life after some. And there's other things they can help

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you with. It's not just that. So, anyone who knows someone, friend, neighbor, family member needs help, I would highly recommend seeking their help. >> Thank you, Councilman Yorkers.

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Please public participation please follow the public decorum posted which has also been attached to the public agenda and limit your comments to five minutes. Once you have completed your comments or questions the council president will then ask if any member of the governing body or their designate

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wishes to address your questions or comments. Can I have a motion to open to the public? >> I'll make that motion >> by Councilwoman Pascalone. Do I have a second? >> Second >> by Councilman Harris. All in favor? >> I. Anyone wishing to speak, please come forward.

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>> Seeing none, can I have a motion to close to the public? >> I'll make that motion. >> Councilwoman Pascalone. Second. >> Second that. >> Councilman Harris. All in favor? >> Moving on. The council will be going into exe executive session. Uh

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resolution 116 2026 authorizing executive session. At this time, we will enter into executive session regarding anticipated litigation matters falling within the attorney client privilege. It will last approximately 30 to 60 minutes. Action may or may not be taken.

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Can I have a motion to approve resolution 11626? >> Second. Uh motion by Councilman Yorkis. Second. >> Seconded. >> Councilman Harris. >> Roll call. >> Councilman York. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris. >> Yes. Councilwoman Pascalone.

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>> Yes. >> Council Vice President Brown. >> Yes. >> Council President Deborello. >> Yes. >> All right. We will be entering executive session.