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here. Brown here. Harris here. President Mayor here. Mr. Russo here. Mr. Bla. Moving on. We're going to deviate from the normal agenda uh the and go right
first with director Frank Elimero of public works to give us an update on trash. Thank you mayor, members of council. Good evening everyone. Uh I'm director Frank Alamro with public works. Uh we're making some positive changes on how we handle trash, recycling, and yard
debris to make things easier and more efficient for everyone. This spring, you'll be receiving three brand new 95gallon wheeled carts delivered right to you. A black cart for trash, a blue cart for recycling, and a green cart for
yard waste. There's no need to schedule an appointment or be home when they arrive. These carts will replace your current bins. Starting June 30th, 2025 this year, our collection trucks will only be able to pick up items placed inside
these new carts. So, please remember to use them for all your trash, recycling, and yard debris. Why the change? Well, we want to keep our township clean and safe and also being mindful of costs.
Municipalities across the state have been facing significant increases in expenses related to rear load trash collection. while numerous contractors advising they would not be submitting bids for rear load collection. In the
spring of 2024, the township accepted a bid to convert our solid waste and recycling services to automated collection. This automated system is proven solution that mitigates and increased uh costs, improves collection
efficiency, keeps our neighborhoods uh looking great and improves safety for both the residents and the hardworking contractors. Plus, these carts are designed to be durable and very easy to move. Many towns across Glosser County and the country have already made the switch and
have seen great results, including lower collection costs and higher recycling rates. More recycling means potential grant money for our community. And we're really excited about these improvements and believe they'll make a positive difference for everyone in Washington
Township. And obviously, you know, there'll be more information on our website in the next uh probably starting very soon, maybe as of tomorrow, or you can call our uh public works department at 8565890523. Uh I want to introduce Jack
Loots to talk about the can. Thank you. Thank Council, Mayor, Mr. manager, members of the community. Uh my name is Jack Loots. I'm a resident of the state of New Jersey, just a little bit farther up the road. I
live in uh Princeton, New Jersey. Um I have been involved in the solid waste and recycling industry my entire life. Born and raised in the garbage business. Our familyowned, one of the largest hauling companies in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia and Bucks County,
Pennsylvania. Uh we sold out in 1992. And from there I entered into the manufacturing world and I am the director of strategic business development in environmental sales for IPL. Excuse me. Could you kind of speak
into the mic? They're having a hard time hearing. I'm the director of strategic business development uh for IPL North America which is a subsidiary of IPL Global. We are a worldwide plastic injection molder. There's not much plastic
products that you have in your home or your office that we haven't touched somewhere down the line. From uh garbage and recycling containers to K cups and yogurt cups to OxyClean detergent, Brier's ice cream. Um all the buckets
you see in Home Depot and Lowe's, the whole entire painting department has switched over to plastic containers. We we make those. So pretty pretty big uh career throughout my lifetime and uh a lot of changes in it and when we entered
into the manufacturing of containers. Um we looked at the future 25 years ago and the future has come to fruition just as we projected. Uh the cost of collecting your garbage, recyclables, and yard waste has blown everybody's budget
beyond belief. As you well know, major conglomerate companies aren't interested in collecting at the residential site because it's just not cost effective for them. They want to run landfills and incinerators
um and not run wheels or as we call turning wheels picking up house to house. Um, it's just the economy of scales of being in the business. Cost of average rear loader is roughly about
$300,000. And three men on that truck, four ladies, driver and two operators. Cost of an automated truck is about $430,000. One man, and an arm that shows up every day. rear
loaders. Three people on that truck can pick up anywhere between 400 and 600 homes per day. An automated truck can pick up 4,000 homes, one man per week. It's the economy of scales. Three
automated I'm sorry, three rear loaders versus one automated truck. It doesn't take much when you start running your numbers to see this is the way to go. private haulers and in your case, Suburban Cardi has realized this is the way they
have to move. Everybody has the same problem. If you're inhouse collecting your own trash or you're contracting out, you can't get anybody to work on the back of a garbage truck. No, nobody wants to do it. No offense to the police officers, but the solid waste and recycling industry
has taken over the number one position this year of most people being injured on the job. You guys are always number one, followed by fire uh fighters and then there was the garbage guys. We actually surpassed you and moved up to the top of the list. Not a good thing on
our end, but the injury rate is through the roof. um if you're paying for a s system inhouse or contracting outside, the injury rate, the liability of the employees getting hurt, all equates to
what you're paying. So, it's it's the the cost is just mind-boggling. Workman compensation issues, as everyone all knows, no matter what what your position is, it's through the roof. You you really can't afford to run it. So with
our system, we limit the liability or the risk of liability because you don't talk touch the garbage once it comes out of the house. It comes out of the house, it goes in the container, the resident
shuts the lid. 99 out of 100% of them um will shut the lid. And the big saving grace just with that statement is you will save 18 to 20% of your landfill cost because that garbage comes out of
the house dry in a bag. It goes in the container, the lid shut, it stays dry. Wet trash co weighs more than dry trash. And when you're paying your tonnage f bills as you look at them and approve it, um you you'll see in a short period
of time, your savings of workman comp issues, injury rates, and landfill costs will pay for the system. So every home is going to get three cans, all 95gallon containers, one for garbage. 95 gallon
equals about a half a yard of trash, which is three and a half of the average 30 gallon Rubbermaid trash can you buy people or or Lowe's or the old metal ones. Um, so if you go to once a day,
one day a week, which you're doing, um, we're not taking anything away from the resident, we're adding capacity to the resident. When it comes to recycling, the larger the containment device, the more they're going to pull out of the waist stream. The more they pull out of
the waist stream, the less tonnage that you'll be paying at the end of the month to the landfill or the transfer station. The yard waste, you give them a separate container and containment device for the yard waste. They're pulling all that out of the street. Everything that you can
pull out of the black container saves your town money. Now residents go, "What do I care when they write that tax bill every quarter and and I'll be more than happy to share my Princeton Township with you?" You want You want that tax
bill at least to stay even. You don't want it to go up. We'd like to see them come down, but we all know that's not the reality of the world because it cost you money to run this this town. Um, couple of things I had to talk to about the ease of this container to
move. This container was designed [Music] hand up on the top of the lid. You'll have It just reinforces the resol. lettering and arrow. So every time you look at
it very simple you guys have to track it. Somebody serial numbers. We'll be able to There's something way that we always had candles candles on each
people. But also these two design are actually better. So, we've taken just about everything on the bottom center. It is
100% quality reason. So reason that service and Don't touch it. The other thing we have in the industry. This container is
totally water resistant. On the front is a double wall. So you are totally We have built up. So we've tried to make everything possib I have I have one quick question.
Um, can you let the public know, are they easy to maneuver? So, I've seen some uh elderly people hear about it and they're worried about the size of it, the weight of it, how easy it to move around. It looks like it's moving around pretty easily. These are 32 lb 335 pound.
But we tried to actually hear it all the time. The truck doesn't bag. We all know people very easy to wheel snow.
tilting it. [Music] most most of the automated trucks dump inside. They don't really dump up and overt um depending on the brand and I don't know what your private hauler is utilizing but knowing Suburban is one of
the best brands. So there's Lebris, there's Newway and pack. They're all good trucks. They all have wind siding on it. The debris actually pulls in and dumps inside the
truck towards the arc. Uh deal other brand name optimizers. It'll go up and over but before the ark is in the truck. So it cuts down on all the wind spill. Okay. Any other questions
from council the mayor? Thank you. Thank you. So, I appreciate your time and I look forward to dealing with trash. Uh, good question. I am actually working with uh Envirro Vision, which is a company that recycles old cans. Um, I'll
have more information uh moving forward. Um, I'm just still gathering that information as far as recycling old cans or what to do with their, you know, existing cans. Mr. Davis, couple questions. Uh, first of all, with the
current plans that we have, uh, we put them out on Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and there's a big storm that night. The next morning, the cans are all replaced. These would be heavier, a little heavier. You won't have that problem. These cans are more stable. Um,
yeah. The other question is for some reason the can does disappear from your house. What would we do? you. Yeah. Call call the public works office and we'll and we'll locate it.
Okay. I got a question. Okay. Those are the same ones other townships are using the state. Correct. They're the ones correcting the $2 million bill for all those.
We we bond we bonded the money to million household township we bonded for this earlier or later in 2024 actually a long-term investment to help you know reduce the cost and on top of that how is a 65 70
year old lady living in the house we let down the driveway especially when there's old stones in the driveway yes you're wrong is like for us to move it. But now when you get those old pebbles in the driveway, how do you get a senior to move those cans?
And the second thing is you got three of those cans per household in our township, right? So we're now supposed to keep them pretty much all outside visible. How does that make our town neater and cleaner if we have these trash cans lined up in front of our driveways? Because you're not going to
fit three of those inside a garage and a car at the same time, are you? the the the dimensions of them are just about the same size of a regular can. What's it what they are? All right. Well, they're pretty much the same size as a regular 30 gallon can. They're just a little taller.
Okay. They just fit more in it. The capacity is more. I know other people use them and I'm against it. Absolutely. public works department. What hasn't been brought up in this discussion is that if we didn't go this
route, very good chance we would have got to pick up our trash, which would in turn have made the residents responsible for their own prior. It was
before it was Yeah, it was gold medal. That's the same bronze medals too. Only one person did. There's a reason why the reason why is because no one wants to collect the rear
equipment. And if this change wasn't made, we would not have had a company. And when we're trying to get competitive bids to be responsible money, I don't know what kind of business you're in. You don't
want that. That's not a good way to go. And our last bid without having this as an option is going. It's not because it's not wouldn't have a threshold. So you look Glass, Monroe,
Lester Township, everyone in Wer County going this route. Why are we using our FBI chips? That's it. Another additional cost. That's actually pretty costly for those cans. Why don't we use that
plastic can get rid of that chip? Why can't you chip. So what does the chip actually do? Yes. Yes. And it also it also recognizes when I when the truck actually picked the trash
up minus compared to the back of millions minuscule. You're not talking millions. and your number. Any other questions? respond better. And and again, we'll have more
information on the township website moving forward. You know, frequently asked questions, answers, stuff like that there, and even meetings going forward. So, Thank you. We're we're still working
on that that system part as far as opting out. Yes, we're we're working on that. Thank you. Thank you. Moving on, I'd like to bring up Chief Gersich for uh
the New Jersey Cop Accredit Accreditation Award presented to the Washington Township Police Department by Harry Delgado of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. First, I'd like to apologize particularly when you've been sitting here for for a little while. Traffic was
horrendous when I get here. So, I apologize beforehand. Um, so, but what brings me here certainly or nothing would stop me from coming here tonight because uh what your police department is actually doing and has done is is truly remarkable. The last time I was here, some of you will remember three
years ago, I was actually talking about your police department becoming reacreditited, which put him in a group of about 32% of all the agencies in the state of New Jersey, bar none. I'm talking about chair's offices. I'm talking about prosecutor's office, even the Bureau of Parole, for instance, out
of all those agencies, they were in 32% of those that had been reacredited. Now, this time, the second time they became reacredited, which makes it almost a decade of commitment to excellence in policing, they fall into a very exclusive group of law enforcement agencies of less than 12% of all the agencies in the state of New Jersey that
have actually achieved their second reacreditation. So, if you indulge me for two minutes, I'd like to share with you the significance of the achievement. So, the Washington Township Police Department has once again made a commitment to adhering to best practices at the state and national level in a highly regarded statewide law enforcement accreditation program. This
program administrator to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission has failed to transparently demonstrate the professionalism and transparency um and preparedness of states law enforcement agencies during these uniquely challenging times and the threat to our
health and safety. Encouraging law enforcement agencies to follow standardized practices and policies is potentially life-saving and cost-effective investment of time and resources. An accreditation gives an agency such as the Washington National Police Department a preparedness plan and a verification of excellence.
Accreditation status represents a significant professional achievement particularly when you belong to an elite group with less than 12% of all the agents in the state of New Jersey. Now, this prestigious reacredited status demonstrates Chief Gersik's firm commitment to state and national standards and the continued expectations
for quality, professional, and ethical policing. And I know that public typically ask me what what's in it for me and I can tell you that is another layer of insulation against civil and and uh excuse me civil and criminal liability. It actually makes for a more efficient department. Government officials can be more confident in the
agency's ability to to operate efficiently make committed needs and officers in accredited agencies stand out for um being part of an accredited agency. But what I think when when when we have this on-site assessment and we come back um to assess the police uh
police department um there's an element here that is really significant and unique to the uh Washington Township Police Department. Um under the leadership of Chief Gersie the Washington Township Police Department has done exemplary work developing positive relationship with the community and I mean extremely they're embedded in
the community. During the calling session, over 25 calls were received from members of the community, including residents, teachers, students, business owners, and members of the clergy. Now, I received a lot of emails typically when I have uh when I when we have a
final assessment, not all of them are favorable, but never 25. I mean, this is significantly uh a response, a very positive response from the community that they serve, and that's really remarkable. So the common thread of all the calls was the tremendous efforts from the department and the and chief
Gersich, excuse me, and Chief Gersik make to connect with residents. They describe innovative programs such as cops and bobbers, a community fishing festival with police, a departmentowned ice cream truck that gives out ice cream on community events and pickup games with local children as examples of a
department which prioritizes positive contact with community. I honestly hope wish that I would have thought about this when I was actually active. all these great ideas to engage the community. So, it is the opinion of the assessment team that the Washington Township Police Department is a highly professional and committed agency which
exemplifies all of the tenants of law enforcement accreditation at the state and national level. Therefore, it is indeed my honor here tonight on behalf of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to congratulate Chief Patrick M. Gersk, accreditation manager, sergeant first
class Joe Rosen, the members of the Washington Township Police Department, the mayor of the council, and those citizens that they so proudly serve for having achieved their second reacreditation, joining a very, very exclusive group of law enforcement agencies that have made this commitment to excellence in policing. So to all indeed, congratulations. This is when
you [Applause] get shoot. [Applause] Again, congratulations from Mayor and
Council on this significant accreditation for the Washington Township Police Department. Chief Gerson, his command staff, and his officers are to be highly commended for the work they've put in to get this achievement. Thanks, Chief.
Moving on. Um, the bill list and an addendum was distributed through email and tonight. Uh, does anybody have any questions, comments on the bill list? Hearing none. Can I get a motion to approve the bill list and the addendum
for March 26, 2025? Motion. I have a motion. Second. Second. Roll call. Councilman, yes. Councilman Harris, yes. Councilman Bennett, yes. Council Vice President Brown. Yes. Council President
Deborello. Yes. Minutes. Can I get a motion to approve the regular minutes for March 12th, 2025? Motion. Any questions? Roll call. Councilman.
Yes. Councilman Harris. Yes. Councilman Bennett. Yes. Council Vice President Brown. Yes. Council President Deborello. Yes. Moving on to ordinances. Ordinance
002-2025, an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for the calendar year 2020 2025 in accordance with NJSA4A 4-45.14. This ordinance is for
introduction only. Public hearing and adoption will be April 9th. Can I get a motion to introduce ordinance 002-2025? Motion. All those in favor? I'm sorry. Roll
call. Councilman Jurkus, yes. Councilman Harris, yes. Councilman Bennett, yes. Council Vice President Brown, yes. Council President Deborah, yes.
Moving on to ordinance 003-2025. Ordinance adopting the amended redevelopment plan for the Washington Square redevelopment area in accordance with the requirements of the local redevelopment and housing law NJSA4A12A-1. This ordinance is for
introduction only. Public hearing and adoption will be on April 9th. Can I get a motion to introduce ordinance 3-2025? Motion. Roll call. Councilman York. Yes. Councilman Harris, yes. Councilman
Bennett, yes. Council Vice President Brown, yes. Council President Deborello, Moving on to resolutions. The following resolutions are by consent agenda only and only require a vote for all listed. Each one must be read by title. If any
member of council wishes to have one removed and heard separately, they need to indicate it prior to the reading of the titles. Does anyone on council have any resolutions they'd like read separately? Hearing none. Can I get a motion? Uh, I'm sorry, Madam Cler. Can
you read? Resolution 8725. Resolution authorizing the collection of a fee for the use of the community garden. 88 2025. resolution to execute a grant agreement with the New Jersey
Historic Preservation Fund administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust for the George Morgan Jr. Stone House 89 2025 resolution authorizing the mayor of the Township of Washington to sign an agreement with the New Jersey Department
of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal at Route 47 and Selena Road. 90 2025 resolution awarding a bid to Lexa Concrete LLC for 2024 road program phase
1. Resolution 91 resolution approving the release of a performance guarantee for cross development 5401 Route 42 block 111.09 lot 5.03 03 escro
1058 92 2025 resolution authorizing a change order and accepting a maintenance guarantee from Gerald A. Barrett LLC for Hannes Drive Culvert Improvement. 93 resolution authorizing an emergency
temporary appropriation of fund. 94 resolution authorizing refund of tax overpayment. 95 resolution cancelling taxes for a totally disabled veteran block 82.85 block 10 at South 5 South Mars
Drive effective December 29th 2024 96 resolution cancelling taxes for a totally disabled veteran block 19.07 07 lot 23 152 Sh Drive effective February
25th, 2025. 97. Resolution approving the release of a performance guarantee for Aldi located at 4601 Route 42, block
115.04, lot 11, 11.04, and 11.05, escrowth 1985. 98. Resolution appointing a member to the Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority. 99. Resolution authorizing
and approving a memorandum of understanding between Watson Drive Partners LLC and the Township of Washington. 100. Resolution authorizing execution of triparty traffic signal agreement. 101. Resolution authorizing
transfer of Deli Drive redevelopment phase 2 located at 100 Egg Harbor Road. Can I get a motion to approve resolutions 872025 to R 10125?
Motion. Roll call. Councilman York. Yes. Councilman Harris, yes. Councilman Bennett, yes. Council Vice President Brown, yes. Council President Deborello. Yeah.
Okay. Moving on to old business, new business and reports. Start with Councilman Bennett. Um so coming up next month will be the Old Stone House historical preservations annual. Uh this is their
uh car show and that'll be the 17th annual. Uh the money raised from that goes towards uh the Old Stonehouse Village and also the Morgan House. Um so anybody who comes out, they help support this. It's a great event. We have like
200 cars and the HBC committee does a great job. We are doing a cleanup on um April 13th, Sunday. uh probably in the late morning. Uh anybody who needs civic or uh you know
service hours, they can get back to me. Uh and I will reach out also to uh the high school. Um also, um couple things are going on with the environmental. So there's going to be a bird walk on
4:26 at 7:30 a.m. as a Saturday at Washington Lake Park. Uh and then there will be a milkweed and maragle uh giving out plants uh Sunday, April 27th, May 3rd, the WA at Washington Lake Park tree
seedlings from the Washington Township um environmental. And then they will have a on April 16th at the Heagging Library, they're going to have the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife have an
event uh with um animals and uh different things for kids. So, it's a great event. We've done it before here. And then uh Earth Day is the 22nd. Uh it's not that we do a lot of stuff with Earth Day as much as we did in the past
because uh the clean community program pretty much cleans up a lot of the the roads, but uh again, we do want people to make sure that they're keeping their uh their properties cleaned up. And and then this uh from the school board uh in
May and in uh I'm sorry, in April and May, there'll be like four musicals. uh make sure we get out and have the opportunity to uh take a look at the ch the kids um that are playing instruments and making a difference in the
community. So, make sure you get out to that. And that's it. Uh yes, thank you. Um a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of uh uh heading to the uh St. Patty's Party benefiting the Tri-State Veterans Memorial Fund. Uh this was at Holy Family Church. Um that
fund helps our vets with PTSD. Um Mayor Delpia also joined me at that event. We were there together. Um want to send a special thank you out to Frank Alexander who works really really hard uh for all of our vets. And uh want to thank the members of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Family Church. Um you know, Frank
Alexander said, "Yeah, we we'll have this place all cleaned up, you know, within 5 10 minutes." And man, they whipped that place in the shape uh pretty quickly. So, uh, you know, thank you to Frank Alexander for spearheading all of that. Um, uh, every week I have the pleasure of, uh, you know, joining in economic development board meetings
and, uh, I can assure the town that we have some really good people working very hard for the betterment of the town. Uh, want to thank Frank Alamiro coming out and, uh, sharing the new new developments with the trash collection. Um, Jack who's stepped out, but uh, he uh, I appreciate his passion. He really
knows a lot about trash cans and trash. So, uh, always appreciate that. Brian McCaffrey, thank you for joining in, too. And, uh, and, uh, stepping up and sharing some information as well. And, um, just want to congratulate Chief, uh, Chief Gersich and his staff on their
accreditation. That's it, Councilman York. Thank you. I, too, want to congratulate our police department. Great job to be that high ranking in the state of New Jersey. It's a community involvement process. you know, the students, the
children, we see it every summer with cops and bobbers, the ice cream, the different functions. Uh the children really take to it. So, thank you and it's an accreditation to all your people in your department. Make us look good. Uh the other thing is I want to thank uh
our street department, public works, their work with getting all this work done, preparing for the new trash cans. I know the big uh problem has been getting uh people to pick up trash cans. It's just not being done today. So, we're looking forward to that and
hopefully in the long run saving money. Um I was asked to remind people that April is uh Earth Month and on April 6th at the library 2 p.m. uh there is going to be uh fur, feathers, and scales. Uh
you had to register ahead of time for this. It was very interesting last year. Doing it again this year on a Sunday. And the next day, Monday the 7th at 7 p.m., uh, bird basics. Register for that. We'll talk about different migratory birds. There's going to be books for
sale on the topics. And don't forget, Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Uh, so we'll see what kind of activities are planned. That'll be announced at the next council meeting. Uh, that's it for now. Thank you. our interim solicitor filling in
tonight. Mr. Blay, do you have anything for Mr. Rooney or Okay, PA Russo. First, I would like to congratulate the chief and the Washington Township Police Department on their accreditation award. Um, it it is the highest uh recognition that you can
get in the state. Um, and they they've embodied the truly uh professional services that that they offer. um they are they are the best practices with their policies and procedures um and it's a great award to have. So congratulations um to Mr. McCaffrey, Mr.
Alamiro, Mr. Loots who obviously we left to thank you for the presentation tonight. Um we have a lot of changes that are going to be coming uh as they spoke of to our solid waste and recycling. More information is going to be released over the next three months. This is going to be one of several meetings. Um we're putting a lot of
information out on social media um and other forms just just to be able to communicate those changes to the residents. Um this is this is a positive change. It is a change but it is a positive change. It is a best practice among solid waste and recycling and it is the most fiscally responsible avenue
that we can take as a municipality implementing and in handling our trash. There's been so many challenges with rear load trash that municipalities all over the state are are going this route as Jack spoke of that the labor um challenges that the
haulers are having um have affected us in town. I don't know if you remember uh back in May of last year we we had service interruptions that were significant and that was and then even in August of last year was the year before 23 you get a heat wave people
were calling out and we didn't get our trash picked up. So this is going on across the state. So going into automation it alleviates a lot of the labor issues that that go with it and ensures uh the operational efficiency make sure our trash is picked up. So, more information to come, but thank you
for your presentation. Mayor Delip. Thank you, Councilman Brown. First, um I also want to congratulate Chief. You and your department. Uh it's a great honor and it's a privilege to be associated with your department. So, great job. Keep up the good work. Um second, I wanted to
thank Frank also, uh BA Russo, all the hard work you guys did putting this in. uh Brian and the rest of your department, Frank, I know it's been a fun 90 days between the the snow and this for you uh taking the lead, but it it's a lot of hard work and um
unfortunately this is the only option we had and it is actually the best option to move forward. So, it is a change. It is something we're going to have to learn to adjust to. Um but in the long run, this is the best thing for all the residents including the town.
Um I want to congratulate Real Brokers Real Estate. They opened up on uh Friday. Me and Council Vice President Brown were there. So, congratulations to them. They're in the Cole Shopping Center. Um wanted to congratulate AMBbot. Anthony and Jessica opened up a a retail division of their HBAC company
the other day. So, congratulations to them. Our public works schedule has been updated on our website. So, the movies and music in the park have been scheduled. So, look at that. um get out to any of the free events we have at Washington Lake Park. They're great events. Take advantage of having uh that park in our town. Uh the library
installed um a free library out front. Thanks to public works for installing that. You can take a book uh return a book. Um it's a really nice little library they installed there. Um and they're going to install one at the police department. So, thank you chief for letting library do that. Um they actually have a little customized police
one that looks really cool. So, look for that in the next couple weeks. And the last two things I have is one resolution 89. Um that was an agreement for a light on a Car Road which was the final piece for Sprouts to finally get
their final approvals. So hopefully with that resolution tonight, Sprouts had um already submitted their permits. So hopefully this was the last thing and um we should see some kind of action hopefully in the next two to three months on that site. And then lastly was
resolution 100. I'm sorry. Resolution 100 was sprouts. Resolution 89. That was the light on Selena and Dy Drive. Um, Council President Dell is on the phone. I know he's been advocating for this light since before I met him. Um, so it
is an honor to be up here when that's finally gotten done. So that was the agreement with the state to okay that that light to be installed. and hopefully um that dangerous intersection will be a little less dangerous moving forward with this light. So that's all I got today. Thank you. Thank you, Mayor.
Council President Del Barillo, but thank you for that. Yeah, I mean this is something that a lot of people stepped up a lot of people phenomenal. Phenomenal
guy over there. back and the kids really a mother's a phenomenal story. So please watch out for social media and you know anybody know
that you know thatbody actually So I think as well thank thank you council president. Uh finally to my report uh from the library uh several events some of them are in April but it makes noteworthy to mention
them now so people can adjust and plan for the schedule. On April 10th an evening of readings uh poetry of Falia Hassan on Saturday April 26 collecting
sports memorabilia with Dr. Nicholas the Pace and tomorrow night starts their concert series a bimonthly concert series. Uh so if you're have some time tomorrow night the uh concert is Michael
Martin Doerty of another Michael and Ava Nazar again. Uh tomorrow night starting at 6:30 p.m. Um I'll make mention of these at the our next meeting in April. Um, again, congratulations to the chief
and his command staff and officers for their hard work to get that accreditation. And thank you to Frank and his staff for what they've done to improve the quality of service for trash collection and everything that they do during their their time spent
here working. Uh, as a reminder, we want to make sure people are signing up for Everbridge so that they can get notifications about township events. Uh, we're trying to put out emergency events only, but please contact me if you need
help setting it up. And the flyers up front have a barcode or a QR code rather that you can use your phone to set up an account. Moving on, um, all dogs in the township are required to be registered and vaccinated. Please stop in at the
clerk's office to register your dog for 2025. Deadline for registering uh animals, dogs is May 1st. The annual Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive is Tuesday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. at the municipal building. Please respond to the call and support our fire department and police department and the gift and give the gift of life. Please call 1800 Redc Cross to schedule an appointment. The primary election will be held Tuesday,
June 10th. You may only vote for the party you are registered to during the primary. The deadline to change your party affiliation is April 16th. The deadline to register to vote is May 20th. Forms can be obtained in the clerk's office. And they can get them
online, too. Okay. At the clerk's office here or online. Moving on. Public participation. Please follow the public decorum posted which has been attached to the public agenda and limit your comments to five minutes. Once you have completed your
comments or questions, I will ask if any member of the governing body or their design wishes to address your questions or comments. Can I get a motion to open the floor for public participation? Motion. All those in favor? I. The floor
is now open to the public. Anyone wishing to comment, please come forward. Seeing nobody from the public, can I get a motion to close the uh meeting to public participation? All those in favor?
The next meeting will be April 9th, 2025 at 6 p.m. Can I get a motion to adjurnn? Roll call. You have it on. Meeting is adjourned.