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meeting of the town of Washington in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statue regarding open public meetings. Notice meeting was legally advertised in the carrier post and the South Jersey Times as well posted on the bulletin board in the misswell building. Fire exits are located through the double doors to your left and right. Please silence all mobile devices. This

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meeting is being videotaped. Anyone does not wish to be seen on television may be excused. This will be shown on channel 9 every week. Sunday at 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at 7 PM, Friday at 10 p.m., and Saturday at 10 p.m. will continue to the next meeting. The meeting is also being live streamed on YouTube. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance led by

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Councilman Vice President Don Brown. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liy and justice for

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all. Now, for my birthday, right, which was in May, someone made this outfit and picture. Does anybody know anything about this? [laughter] And sent me this. So, I had the outfit made for you guys.

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[applause] >> All right. Now, we're going to move on to presentations. We're going to come down and get our presentation. >> Fantastic. >> Yeah. Roll call. >> Oh, it's only roll call. I'm sorry. Roll call. >> Sorry. Roll call, please. >> Council Vice President Brown >> here. >> Councilman Harris >> here.

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>> Councilwoman Pascalone >> here. >> Councilman Jük. >> Council President Dearelloo >> here. >> Mayor Delipia >> here. >> Mr. Rooney >> present. >> Miss Caven >> here. All right. Moving on to presentations. Clerk doing pictures. Yeah. So, we'll go down. We'll call the

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names of the squads and then we'll go from there. You get the group too. >> Yeah. >> Spartans. >> Yes. >> I want to see the couch. >> Don't we? >> We'll try it afterward.

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enable. So this will be the first. >> Okay. >> Is that right? >> Yolution. >> No, I think he's just going to call [clears throat] him out. He just needs the one. Just say the first group. >> Yeah. Re revolution. I'll call them up

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and then we'll just hand it out collectively and we're not calling their names. >> Revolution. >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Um. >> Yeah. That's why you're the mayor. That's why you're the mayor.

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All right. We want to we want to take this opportunity to grant congratulate our township cheer who won first place award in one of the competitions they attended earlier this year. I know council president Delverella got to see you guys down in Florida. >> It was awesome.

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>> Um unfortunately not all of us could make the trip but congratulations on your first place achievement. First we'd like to call up Revolution. Can the Revolution squad come forward please? >> [applause] [applause] >> So, [clears throat]

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so the certificate of achievement first place award presented to Revol Revolution Tiny Division for taking first place in recognition of your outstanding performance, dedication, teamwork, and spirit to Washington Township Cheer Squad. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment from Mayor

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and Council of Washington Township. [applause] [applause] >> Well, I can read. Yeah, I'll read. So the team members and forgive me if I mispronounce anybody. We have Amelia Figueroa, Antonio Locour,

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Cecilia Mateo, Charlie Cribalier, Charlie Branchie, Evelyn Yaki, Kaylee Kaufman, Chloe Cruz,

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Miller Etor, Melania Bandi, Payton Bonzella, Riley Kaufman, Suban Mulane, Ia and Tyler Manoff [applause] line up next step.

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Stand there. Ready. Ready. Revolution. >> [applause] >> So the next group is the Rebels mini division. Can you guys come up and stand on the step? [applause] >> So again we want to congratulate you.

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the certificate of achievement for first place award presented to the Rebels mini division for taking first place in recognition of your outstanding per performance, dedication, teamwork, and spirit to Washington Township Cheer Squad. Congratulations on an incredible

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accomplishment from mayor and council. Our team members, we have uh [clears throat] we have Miller Robertson, Sienna Onestie, Natalia Mccandas,

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Llaya or Lily Fagan, Sophia Rogerio, Blake Meccavoy, Ava Verdekio, Alexandra Threadgill, Melania Diaillo, Veronica Anderson, Reel Borman, Levana,

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Levania or Levana Demer, Bella Walls, Sloan Roads, Aubrey Kala, Daniellea Danella Campbell, Elania Leon, Harper Lane, Carly Kalin,

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Leila Ruof, Reagan the Jorson, Willa Laura, and Kylie or Kaylee Masio. [applause] Right. Take a step forward. Okay. There you go. right here. Hold on.

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smile. Maybe >> girl. [applause] [applause] And now I'd like to call up the Blaze if you could take the uh position on the stage, please. [applause] Yeah. Like, four, six. Six. All >> right.

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>> Yeah, that's only four. Okay. >> Yeah. [laughter] >> So, my apologies. I didn't read the coaches from the other certificates, but uh again, certificate of achievement to third place award presented to the Blaze the Pee-Wee division for taking third

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place in recognition of your outstanding performance, dedication, teamwork, and spirit to the Washington Township Cheer Squad. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment from mayor and council. Our coaches, uh, Alicia Unestie, Monica

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Brookbride, Tara Grimmie, and Jamie >> Popex. >> Popexic. Okay. our team members [clears throat] uh Adeline Druis Ariana Drewis, Ava Graham,

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Aariana Moore, Bailey Pipexic, uh Capri Grimmie, Charlotte Sour, Emmy Onestie, Gianna Campo, Grace Patino, Isabella Lambertie, Kayn Davidson,

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Kaylee Satderfield, Katherine Skinner, Lily Boutino, Natalia Morrow, Samira Sharp, Savannah Kac, Sophia Littton, and finally Zoe Nelson.

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Congratulations. [applause] Straight look. >> [applause] >> Yes, we can step it And finally, I'd like to call members of the squad from Ignite. The Ignite squad would come forward to

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the stage. [applause] [applause] >> She is she going to put on her coral? So, our certificate of achievement for the first place award presented to Ignite Youth Division for taking first place and grand champion of recreational

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division in recognition of your outstanding performance, dedication, teamwork, and spirit to Washington Township Cheer Squad. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment on behalf of mayor and council. Uh, our coaches

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Chris uh Kristoff Kristo, Caitlyn Culligan, Khloe Gaskin, Molly Askin, Maya Edward, and our team members Ariana Porch, Ashley Mcwigan, Deni Denica

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Doerty, Emma Graham, Emma Lton, Everly Cristo, Jaydon Bowen, uh, this is a tough one. Uh, Kagana Nuan Nuan Ma, sorry if I didn't do it right.

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Chamira Oni Tube, Leila Torres, Lucy Sebra, Nova Knight, Sophia Han, Tegan Black, Taylor Shepard, Riley Shepard, Danielle Weebach,

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Gabby Skurilli, Sophia Deon, and Lily Sur. Congratulations [applause] Good night. Excuse me. Oh yeah. >> Ready.

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>> Say undefeated champs. YEAH. [applause] [applause] All I hear One more time. Listen, we're going to try to take a picture with all the girls at once. So, all the

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girls come out. All right. Rebels break. all the way down. Down. Can everybody see? >> See everybody? cover. [clears throat] All right, girls. Ready? Washington

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Township. >> One, two, three. [applause] [cheering] >> Good job. Hallelujah. So again, thank you for coming out tonight to be recognized. We not only do we

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appreciate the coaches, but a big thank you to the families who have worked hard to get these girls to where they are. Give them a round of applause, TOO. [applause] >> [cheering] [applause] >> while he's

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in your hands. >> While he's preparing, if you look inside of your water bottles, there are a gift certificate for Rita's water ice. And we want to thank them for making all that. [applause] >> [cheering] [applause] >> I got to send a text.

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>> Thank you. Send Can you call Jack on his phone? >> Yeah, I'm trying. I can't get a good connection with me. It wasn't like I saw pictures of you guys getting I didn't see anything like

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Heat. Heat. Yeah. >> Can you hear me, Jack? Everyone you Who's that? I I printed that one out and I printed that one. >> That one that >> Jack, you there?

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>> All right, we got the other phone. So, we'll try it this way. >> Thank you. Appreciate you. >> Okay. Stay far away. [clears throat] >> Did you get that virus from the

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>> Yeah, exactly. >> You did? >> Oh, you really did? >> No. >> Oh, okay. I thought you were kidding. I'm sorry to hear that. >> Worst thing I've ever had. >> You need to say far. You said the same thing about marriage.

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[laughter] >> I'm teasing you. I'm teasing you. Teasing you. >> All right, moving on. >> That was awesome. >> Can I get a motion to approve the bill list for July 15, 2026? >> Motion.

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>> Make that motion. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Counc. >> Yes. >> Councilman Harris. Yes. >> Councilwoman Pascal Colon. >> Yes. >> Council Vice President Brown. >> Yes. >> Council President.

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>> Yes. Moving on to minutes. Can I get a motion to approve the regular minutes from June 10th, 2026? >> Motion. >> Second. Roll call, please. >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes.

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>> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Deborah, >> yes. Moving on to ordinances. Madam clerk, please. >> Ordinance 22 20226, ordinance amending chapter 254 of the code of the tangible Washington entitled trees.

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>> This ordinance up for adoption after public hearing. Can I have a motion to open to the public on ordinance 002-2026? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance, please step forward to state your name at the podium and your address. I >> think Vickiy's coming up. >> I think Vickiy's here to talk about this.

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>> Right on time, Vicki. Go ahead, please. So on Vic. >> Yeah, it's a little hard to maneuver, but >> might have to use a fingernail. >> Minor. Go ahead, Vicki. Please. >> Thank you.

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Good evening, members of council. Mr. Mayor, um I'm glad I made it in time just to to make a comment or two. Um I have to admit that I was surprised to see this ordinance on the agenda since it relates to trees and the environmental commission of course is

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very engaged in the review of applications for development that address trees. Um, I thought we might have known something about it in advance, but we didn't. Uh, and so I what I will say this evening really reflects just my comments. The

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environmental commission has not had the opportunity to review this as a group. Um, but I did take a quick look at the ordinance and I see that changes that are proposed are procedural and I think that's great. I mean, the more that we

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have procedure that is well documented, outlined, and very specific, that's excellent. And it's really, it's great for us, but it's wonderful for our residents. And I know the new tree ordinance has been somewhat problematic, especially with residential removal of

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trees. So, I don't have a complaint. Um, and I think it's it's a good thing. And um my only concern is that uh it has been very helpful for the environmental commission to review applications and

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then have them reviewed of course in great detail by the board's professionals. So while we look at some aspects of for example um tree removal, we do not have an arborist or an

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environmental engineer to help us out. We're all volunteers. And so while there's a group of applications that would rely on the environmental commission's review but would not have the backup for the first

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review on the part of the professionals. Um I hope it doesn't turn out to be too problematic because as I said we're volunteers and we don't have the resources that um the the boards have or the board's professionals. In any event, I want to say that I think

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it's great that the procedures are well enumerated and um um I support it and I'm sure the environmental commission would as well. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Vicki. Yeah, Vicki, anytime it names trees uh going forward, I'll make sure the clerk sends you information so you have that because it

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was more of a procedural thing. I didn't but but again, I I'll make sure in the future that you definitely get that information. We appreciate your service to the board and all the board members because it really is an important thing. So, we appreciate you. >> Thank you. Anyone else looking to speak? Seeing none, can I get a motion to close to the public? So

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>> moved. >> All in favor? Well, I need a second. Second. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> Can I get a motion to adopt ordinance 0022-2026? >> Motion. >> I heard motion. I We get a second over

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there. We got a second as well. Okay. Can I get a roll call, please? >> Uh, yes. >> Harris. Yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone. >> Yes. >> Council Vice President Brown. >> Yes. >> Council President Deborah Ella. >> Yes.

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>> Moving on the resolutions. The following resolutions are recent agenda only. Require vote for all listed. Each one must be read by the title. If any member of the council wish to have one removed and heard separately, they need to indicate prior to reading the titles. Does anyone need anything separately read? I'm seeing none. Madam clerk, could you please read the resolutions?

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>> 183. Resolution consenting to the appointment of Joseph D. Cronin Esquire as conflict prosecutor for the township of Washington and authorizing the proper officials to execute an agreement for professional services. 184 resolution cancelling taxes for a

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totally disabled veteran at 29 Woodbick Road Woodbrook Road effective June 4th, 2026. 185 resolution cancelling taxes for a totally disabled veteran at 12 FMAL court effective June 1st 2026.

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Resolution 186 resolution cancelling taxes for a 50% totally disabled veteran located at 739 Sedwood Court effective March 26, 2026. 187 Resolution authorizing refund of tax

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overpayments. 188 resolution authorizing the retainer of an auctioneer for the sale of certain land and property no longer needed for public use by the township of Washington. 189 resolution approving acceptance of

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payment in lie of sidewalk improvements pursuant to section 220-37 C for property located at 5500 Route 42 block 196.01 01 lot 2.02

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190 resolution authorizing the execution of a sidewalk easement agreement with 5500 Route 42 TB LLC for lo for property located at 5500 Route 42 block 196.01

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lot 2.02 02 191 resolution of the township of council of the town of Washington extending the tax due date for the third quarter 2026 property taxes 192 resolution awarding a contract for

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the purchase of one Ventra 4520 tractor for the department of public works through the Sourcewell cooperative pricing system 193 resolution awarding a contract for the purchase purchase of one international dump truck 2025

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international HV507 4x2 chassis for the department of public works through through the source well cooperative pricing system 194 resolution awarding a bid to South

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state inc for 2024 CDBG White birch road phase 2 project WA TPX 26011 195 resolution authorizing a change order from American Asphalt Company,

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Inc. for 2022 road program closeout project WA TPX 26024 196 resolution authorizing a change order from Arowak Paving Co. Inc. for

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the 2024 road program phase 2. Resolution 197, resolution authorizing a large gathering permit for Prayer Ministries, Inc., DBA, Gloucester County Community Church. >> Thank you, Madam Clerk. Can I get a motion to approve resolutions R183-2026

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to R197-2026? >> Motion. >> Motion. >> Motion in a second. Second. Roll call, please. >> Councilman Urkus, >> yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascaloon, >> yes. Council Vice President Brown.

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>> Yes. >> Council President Dearella. >> Yes. Moving on to old business and new business. Starting with Councilman Joe Harris. >> Yes. Thank you, Council President. Uh first of all, I want to uh thank and congratulate all of our lovely cheerleaders that were here uh this evening. That was a that was a lot of fun uh that we had with them. So, uh

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they obviously did a great job and they uh they know their craft. Um, I uh welcome everybody to check out all the concerts and all the festivals at Washington Lake Park and that is available at our Washington Township web page. Uh, every Sunday night there's

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another concert. Um, Washington Township Youth Youth Football um, uh, registration is open and uh, I can speak from experience. If if you have a son that that is looking to to do something and uh experience a great team

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sport, uh football is a is a great thing uh for for young men for uh many different reasons. Uh not only for athletic reasons, but for discipline. Um so I urge you to check out the uh youth football and and possibly uh sign up

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your your young one. Uh, also, uh, regarding football, Saturday, August 22nd is a youth football golf outing and that's at White Oaks uh, golf club and it does benefit the youth football program here in Washington Township. And that's all I have for this week. >> Okay, >> councilman.

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>> Uh, congrats again to the Washington Township cheerleading teams. That's a huge accomplishment and coming from a cheerleading background, I can appreciate it. And I want to say I give your cartwheel an eight. SO >> OH, WOW. AN EIGHT. [laughter] >> Maybe seven and a half. I'm being kind

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today. So, you might have earned a spot on the team maybe in the hospital later. >> That's all I have for now. Thank you. >> Thank you. Um, good evening. Washington Township is enjoying their summer break so far. Sports have kicked off and our

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fall sports triyouts are coming up in early August for cheerleading, soccer, football, and tennis. Project Graduation is having a fundraiser tonight at Spilt Milk on Fry Mill Road. Stop by after the meeting and Mr. Anderson will personally scoop your favorite ice cream flavor.

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This will run from 6:30 to 9:30 tonight and all proceeds will go to Project Graduation. Our rising senior class has some upcoming events such as the senior beach day run by class council and student council and senior sunrise to take place on the first day of school. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, Madam Clerk.

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Anything? Nothing to report, Mr. Council President. >> No, Mr. Russo has nothing. Right. Right. Mayor. >> Oh, Jack, did you have anything you want to talk about? >> Yes. Thank you. Sorry I couldn't be there. Um, very nice presentation.

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Congratulations to the young ladies, their accomplishments. That's not an easy feat what they did. >> No. >> And I also want to thank again Vicki and Leon and the environmental committees. They do a tremendous job uh protecting our our community, trying to keep it

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rustic, environmentally safe and friendly. So, a big shout out to them. And lastly, great fireworks display. I was disappointed we couldn't have the fire the debris July 4th holiday to commemorate our 250th anniversary of

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independence, but it was the right decision. Uh people's health would be at risk. Heart attacks that heat stroke. The fireworks are great and um that's all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, Councilman. >> Delpia. >> Thank you, Council President. Um

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[clears throat] I want to congratulate all the cheerleaders on their great win. Uh I know Pete got to see them in person, so that's awesome. >> I did want to mention the parade. It was disappointment um not having the parade, but it was the right call. I want to thank everybody who was involved with that. Uh Chief Gerson, uh Chief Dog,

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Chief Gazinski, uh Nor Eastern Nick, Chris Hours. I mean, it was non-stop phone calls. um about chief four or five days of trying to get it in. Even the fireworks was very iffy up until about three hours prior and we decided to go with it and we got lucky that soon as we

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finished the skies opened. Um but all in all, I think everything worked out for the best and it was it was a great celebration for America this year. I want to welcome Two Sweet Boutique to Washington Township. It was honored that they chose us to move here from Defort. Um I've got some text messages that the

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lines are really long already, which is great. So, look forward to breaking my diet and getting over there and trying some of your things. Um, and lastly, I just want to mention, uh, National Night Out is August 4th, so make sure you come out. Washington Township is the best national night out in the state. Um, I'm

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not just saying that, it's the truth. Uh, we'll have many festivities. Hopefully, I'm in a dunk tank again with with council president. So, look for that lineup. But, come out, enjoy the town. Um, celebrate with the police department that does a phenomenal job. and you know, we look forward to seeing you there. That's all I have. Thank you.

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>> Thank you, Mayor Council Vice President. >> Yes. Again, congratulations to the cheerleaders. Uh great accomplishment and I hope you do the same next year and we can honor you again. Um [clears throat] with unfortunately the uh parade was

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cancelled and with regards to the extreme heat we've received over the last couple of weeks, please take care of yourselves, hydrate, and check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. Uh this is a very vulnerable time um for everybody. So we want to make sure that

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everybody is taken care of. If you have any problems, obviously if there are significant an emergency um reach out to 911 and also um there are Everbridge messages that if things get to a point that we need to send out messages, we

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will continue to do so from the library. Um, the monthly Friday matinea will be 7:24 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. One of their biggest nights of the year is the annual truck night July 29th from 6:00 p.m. to

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8:00 p.m. And their summer reading program continues. You can sign up at the children's desk at the library or call 856589 3334 extension 223. And there are some regular story times that are going on

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right now. Um, so we have uh Tricera Tots all ages story time Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Uh, Snuggle Sorus Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Uh, infants to 0:15 months. Uh,

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Roaring Readers story time Tuesdays 1:30 and Thursday at 11:00 for kids is three and up. Dino Dino [clears throat] Snores bedtime stories uh 7 pm on Mondays for kids of all ages and final uh story

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Saturday story time select Saturdays you can check with the library most appropriate for ages five and under uh that will be July 18th August 1st and August 15th and finally smile read to a therapy animal

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these are select Thursdays days. Um the 16th so far, kids of all ages. Um read to a dog or cat. And if you register, you can register at the library. Uh library card is not required. And as always, check

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out the events on their website. They have great programs for the ent, uh their staff is wonderful to work with. Uh I think that's it. >> Thank you so much. Uh before I go to my reports, I was wondering if we could just do a moment of silence. I'm sure a lot of us have saw that uh the little

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boy Eli who passed away in that tragic accident and also another boy Jackson who passed away from I I believe it was cancer. So if we could do him a moment of silence please. Thank you so much. So I got to meet Eli's parents. They did a lemonade stand

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people in the neighborhood and um they were amazing people. His his dad's a veteran. He's also a police officer I believe in Camden chief. [music] He's a police officer in Camden. He also his mom's an elementary school teacher and and there's just no words in times like this, but there is definitely actions. The Washington Township Police

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Department, the Williamstown Police Department, the Washington Township Fire Department, our EMTs, people from all over came to give and just be with the family and and their in their time of real need. And I think that's really what defines our community in times like this. There there really are just no

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words. But the actions of this community and the communities around us, it's not just Washington Township. They came from all over Gloucester County. There's people there from Camden County. They just came. They didn't know the family. They just wanted to be there in their time of need. So, thank you so much to all do that. Same thing with Jackson. Actually, Mayor and I had met Jackson at

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the Wigs and Wishes Gala and he was full life this kid. He was up on stage. He got his wish granted and and Woody and Buzz were up there. He had this great smile and to to hear that that that he didn't beat uh cancer, but he fought hard. I mean, he was I got to meet the

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parents this this past Saturday. Thank you to Martino. They did a beautiful celebration of his life. They butterflies and pennies. I mean, you couldn't help but cry. It was really a beautiful thing. And his parents, you could see that just how thankful they really were. So, I don't think they're residents of Washington Township, but the um celebration of life was here in

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Washington Township. So, that was a really a beautiful thing. Also, uh Pastor Kevin Brown, but it was pastor Kevin Brown's birthday this past week and the perfecting church turned 15 years old. So, they had a beautiful event in the park. Really nicely done. If you don't know Pastor Brown, get to know Pastor Brown. get to know that church on Deli Drive. I've been to some

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of their services. Great people. Really enjoyed my time there this past weekend. Congressman had an event. It's a constituent event. It's over in Camden County, but they have a lot of information for Glosser County. So, a lot of the the the I want to call them vendors, but the state the state that are there. A lot of people from the state that are there. There's about 100

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different uh organizations from around the state that are there. So, any information I'll be posting, but I literally have a bag this thick of stuff. But so much good information. And so if there's things that you're looking for, things you have questions about from opening a business to food banks to your electric bills, a lot of good information there. So I'll be trying to

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post that up as as time goes on. Happy birthday Dana Delpia, right? It was her birthday this past Sunday, right? So happy birthday to her. Like mayor said, two sweet uh boutique. The line was the line was long and it was worth it. It was worth every moment of waiting in that line. I brought Peter with me. He had a great time. I know Nicole was

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there. We did we did the ribbon cutting. That was awesome. Hangry Joe's open. It's open now, but they're doing the ribbon cutting this Saturday, I believe. So, if anybody wants to come out to Hangry Joe's, that's a big one. And the last thing I want to just say is thank you to Rita's water ice. So, I contacted them and inside those bags today were free water is for all the kids. So,

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something we're going to be doing with businesses. We're going to reach out to businesses. If you want to do something like that, you know, there's no charge or anything like we would appreciate that. So, thank you for them to stepping up. I gave us all those coupons to give out to the kids. So, I think it just adds a little little special touch to it as well. Other reports are movies in the

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park and music and watching Lake Park. Please check out the calendar the website for details. the the Margaret Hagen Library. A lot of great events. If you haven't been there, go. The events are awesome. I Vicki, I know that you helped, you know, you're on that board, I think, right? Also, yeah, great. I mean, the events are great. My kids are

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there. You You'll see them there. Um, they have a good time. So, thank you so much for that. And continue. Actually, we're going to have them on the podcast, an upcoming episode. We're going to talk about You have your phone party coming up soon, right? Uh, some great things that you're doing. You have a fossil dig that's happening over there. So, really, my kids have a great time. It really is

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a lot of fun. Go over there, check it. I promise you, you won't be disappointed. Make sure all your dogs are registered as required by the township and the summer hours for the municipal building complex have begun and will continue until Labor Day. Moving on to public for Can I say something? >> Yeah, of course. >> I just want to commend our council

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president. Um, at the celebration of life, he showed up dressed as Batman for all the kids that were there and he spent the whole day in that heat in in a Batman costume and then today he dresses like Will Farrell from Saturday Night Live as a cheerleader. But I'm telling you, it's a pleasure to work with such a

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great group of people and people who truly care and you know, your actions over these last couple weeks. I mean, definitely define that. So, I just wanted to compliment you for I appreciate that. You know, great job. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. And I I feel the same way about all of you. I honestly do. So, I appreciate you all. Thank you so much.

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Moving on to public participation. Please follow public posted which has been attached to public agenda and limit your comments to five minutes. Once you've completed your comments, I'll ask if anybody or the governing body or in their design wishes to address your comments. Can I get a motion open to public? >> Second.

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>> All in favor? I. Anyone wish to speak? >> Maxine. Sure. >> All right. Mr. Davis. >> All right. All right. Seeing none. Okay. Can I get a motion to close public participation? >> All in favor?

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>> All right. We're now going to go. Thanks, Jackson. We're now going to enter into executive session and this will uh last approximately 30 60 minutes. Action may or may not be taken. Can I get a motion to approve resolution R198-2026? >> Motion. >> Second. You got a second over there.

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Roll call, please. >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Harris, >> yes. >> Councilwoman Pascalone, >> yes. >> Council Vice President Brown, >> yes. >> Council President Zero, >> yes. Moving extension.