and uh if it's appropriate, I would just love for him to share his vision. Um whether he can do it tonight or at some point and also how he wants to work with the residents as part of that statement if he wants to share, I think that'd be
helpful cuz we definitely want to partner with public works. there's a lot that we we we do need and that we ask for and we have to be understanding of that and be able to work with him. Um on
letter D which is the uh the shared services agreement for the the addiction outreach funding. My comment is twofold. The first is kind of like um a construction question that I have and
it's I'm looking at the PDF packet. It should be page seven I guess but it's the actual text of the resolution. The question I had was on the second whereas clause in this and I guess this really you know mayor
if I can maybe talk to Bob for a second here. Um, in the second warehouse, the warehouse clause, Bob, um, it's basically, I think it's the fourth line down beginning with the word township, just reading from left to right, which should be read in context, but in
any event, it says township community, comma, to include, comma, but limited to, comma, knocks and talks. Do you see that line? Mhm. >> Yeah. I I read that and you know I'm not as good as a lawyer as you are Bob but to me it sort of does violate the rule
of construction generous because it's it's got a conjunction there after that comma and I was confused if if you're listing specifically what the grant is going to enable them to do then I think you should just simply list it. But it looks like maybe you might have or
someone whoever drafted this might have emitted a but not stat include comma but limited to. So I just thought that the language uh didn't follow properly in syntax.
Dr. Mayor, if I may, uh I would agree with you that it's somewhat infully written, but it's a non-operative clause. Uh the whole whereas section, uh the actual parameters of the agreement and the um
what's the name of the program? The uh helping operation helping hand program is defined within the shared service agreement that's being approved. So, this is just intended to be a summary. Um, I would agree with you that it could have that summary definitely could have been written better.
>> Yeah, I don't have the agreement. I mean, it wasn't included in the packet. I I mean, my packet's only 11 pages. Uh, that would be the other part of my comment on the resolution is that if we could get some context around exactly what this program is. Um, and have we
done it before? Um, I just I'm just drawing a blank when I read these police reports. I'm not seeing specific mentions of this program specifically or discreetly discussed in the police reports that come out monthly. Um, and I don't know, maybe you can give us a an
overview of what are the metrics that the county's expecting to gauge success of this program since we're receiving the funding for it. Um, I'd also personally would like to hear from the police department and the officers as
they're engaging in this program. um if they've done this before, um I would love for them to come in and explain how this is how this kind of works in practicality and then um this is just a suggestion for you all up there. If it's new to you, it's definitely new to me.
Maybe do a ride along, find out what it's all about, see how it works, because if we're successful with this, my guess is we might be able to ask for more funding if it's necessary or needed or make adjustments to the structure of the agreement, if that makes sense. from just where I'm sitting without being
able to look at it. Um I I do have a comment about Jim's presentation. I don't know if it's appropriate to make it during this part of the meeting. I can make it during open public comment. >> Please go ahead. Continue. >> Um I'm definitely in favor of the capex.
You know, these are investments in the township and I get it. Jim, just don't get discouraged, right? I mean, these are big numbers we're talking about. two things that came to mind um is on the ambulances, right? So, this is what's frustrating as taxpayers in this country
in in China. I get it. I like I like to make stuff in the United States, but you know, in China, they have Mercedes-Benz and BMW lease their chassis and it's built to European specifications. First world, modern nations.
You can get an ambulance built fully loaded with the most modern medical technical equipment imaginable on the planet Earth in 90 days for $90,000. The problem is, if I'm got this right, Bob, I don't think by law we can buy a
foreignade ambulance. >> I I don't believe so by American provisions. Well, >> but you know, we're we're granting exemptions to the Jones Act so we can ship oil. I mean, so there are workarounds occasionally. I'd like to
see is there a workaround? Can we work with our our, you know, Congress staff to see if there's any way that we might be able to do any sort of a workaround? And if we can't outright buy one, can we conjure up some magical wizardry where we somehow, you know, create a gift of
one, I'm just saying in 90 days we can have a modern equipped ambulance delivered here. You know what I mean? As opposed to waiting 3 to 5 years to get one. Um, and as far as the fire truck, you know, we didn't expect that fire
truck to fail, I guess, as early as it did. You know, I I don't remember how we structured the um the agreement when we made the purchase, but I would love to see it baked into the next purchase agreement that oh, if we have to come back to you manufacturer in the next 5 years for us a brand new truck, can we
please get a 20% discount? If we purchase one within, you know, 5 years of having this first one delivered. So, you know, maybe our drafters of those contracts can look at inserting some sort of a savings clause in there for the future just as a suggestion.
Thanks. Thank you, Gary. Sure. >> Is there anyone else for public comment? >> All in favor? Close public comment? >> I. Those opposed. All right. We'll move on to resolutions 82-26 payment of vouchers. This resolution approves the
payment of bills through five May 5th, 2026. May I please have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. Callawell. Any discussion on this? Kim, would you please call RO? Mr. >> Yes. M >> abstain. >> Mr. Park. >> Yes.
>> Yes. >> Thank you, ma'am. And now move on to the consent agenda resolutions. Consent agenda items are considered to be routine and will be enacted with a single motion. Any items requiring expenditure are supported by certification of availability of funds. Any items requiring discussion will be
removed from the consent agenda. May please have a motion for the consent agenda. Motion >> second call. >> Is there any discussion? >> Would you please call roll? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Clark? >> Yes.
>> Yes. >> Thank you. I will now open the meeting for public comment. Please remember to state your name and address for the record. >> Good evening. Michelle Miller, American Legion agitant, post 509781
Rancokus Road, West Hampton. I have two items. One, I wanted to find out if we could get an updated status of the roof repair. The tarp is still flying around right now. So, if they could take a look at keeping the packing the tarp down and get we get an update on what's the
status of the roof repair. And second, we wanted to note that more than 1.1 million Americans have died defending the United States in war and compact since the American Revolution. And remembering and honoring the legacy of those who didn't make it back is the
true meaning of Memorial Day. And to that event, we'd like to invite the township and the community members to the American Legion reef ser reef laying service on Memorial Day, May 25th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. And I post home 781 Rancus
Road. And I have some flyers. I'll give them out to the five. >> Would you say that date one more time? >> Memorial Day, >> May 25th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at our post home 781. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
Uh Gar 138 Winstead. Two comments in public comment. The first is I've brought this up before multiple times. You're probably tired of hearing about solicitors. I had somebody knock on my door at 6:30 at night, which is definitely a violation of our ordinance. So, let's keep that on our radar, figure
out what we need to do there. If we have to be more punitive uh with some of the provisions of that ordinance, it just may be necessary at this point. And then the second, it's not exactly u within the realm of your ambit, but um maybe you can uh help out a little bit with
the county. Um I I call it the uh the crosswalk Olympics. When I'm trying to cross the street to the other rolling hills, I I am breaking every Olympic record imaginable trying to run across that street. But when you step into the zebra stripe, you're actually have to
It's the law, right? The other cars are supposed to stop. They don't, right? In fact, I think they're speeding up when they see me. But in any event, um I know we have these illuminated signs to alert people that someone's in the crosswalk. Um I don't know, maybe we
can take a look at that. And again, it's not a township issue, I don't think. Right. It's the county. So, I'm asking for you guys to see if you can do anything. I mean, I'll go to the county and I'll ask them, but it's going to be more impactful if it comes from you all. So, all right. Thanks.
>> Thank you. Thanks. >> Thank you, Gary. Is there any public comment? >> Hi, my name is Eva Papavvenov. I live on to Anna Lane in West Hampton. Um, so I'm coming to you guys on behalf of the Laurel Run Town Home uh on a few issues
that we've been facing that I kind of hope for your support on. So, even though construction in our community was completed in the fall of last year, we're still awaiting for our roads to be paved. Um, so when trying to work with our HOA management, they've mentioned that
they've done all they can to reach out to the developer with no response. They actually recommended that we come to this meeting to speak to you guys to gain support on the matter. Um, additionally, we have potholes in our streets, construction debris, and it's been over 6 months that we've been
waiting for this uh to be completed and to have a resolution on the matter. Uh, additionally, because our roads aren't paved, we've been told that we're not under township governance. So, uh, towing and ticketing is not implemented. We have idle cars that sit
uh for months, cars that are parked uh at stop signs and fire lanes and they have zero consequences on the matter. We voiced it multiple times to our HOA, but unfortunately they say that there's nothing that they can do. And then the last matter is that because we're not part of the township ordinance, again,
we have a private company that we pay additionally for every month to do our trash pickup, which seems slightly odd considering we pay taxes to the township. So, and our recycling is done through the township. But again, the HOA says that that's just how it is. So,
hoping for your support on this matter. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Is there any other public comment? >> All in favor to close public comment, please say I. >> I. Those opposed? Public comment is now closed. dates to
remember. The next land development board meeting is tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Recreation Committee meeting May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Township Committee meeting committee meeting May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Historic Commission meeting May 27th at
7:00 p.m. Also, the budget review with the CFO will be on Friday at May 15th at 10:00 a.m. right here in the courtroom. This is open to the public. Also, Memorial Day wreath lang at the VFW May 25th at 10 a.m. Now to move on to
committee liaison reports. I don't have any comments, but I did want to thank the residents for coming out. Um, I don't I'm sure we'll address some of your concerns. I don't have answers for you. Um, but I'm sure that we can discuss that. And thank you to the all the administration that's here
again tonight and for your hard work. I don't have any comments tonight. Thank you. >> Good evening and thank you all for your attendance and we're all on the same team here striving for the best that we can be as a town and you being here and
voicing your concerns are extremely important to us and uh we will definitely look into those items. So, thank you so much in terms of committee meeting uh reports. As far as recreation is concerned, kudos to Dr. Cowwell, uh
Todd and Rob and the uh committee that put on the senior bingo on April 25th. It was amazing. We had over 60 seniors out. We had snacks. They had gifts. Uh they want more and uh we were very happy to be able to get them out and do
something for them. We also have arts and crafts workshops going on for seniors for 6 weeks uh from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Westampton Recreation Center. Flag football league is going on now. the kids uh are enjoying that. Summer camps on the website, so uh stay tuned
and there's a lot going on with the summer camps. Zumba classes on Saturdays from 9 to 10 at the recreation center. Um and those are just a few of the things that we have going on in the township as far as recreation is concerned. In terms of the Burlington
County Commissioners uh meetings, uh Dr. Paulwell and I attended the April 20 uh 2nd meeting. Um at that particular time, we were very interested to find out that the RFP was uh given to the Burlington
County Emer uh emergency shelter for Volunteers of America of Delaware Valley Incorporated. And that contract is from July 1st, 2026 to June 30th of 2027. Just want to make a special um comment with regard to the residents
who have contacted me via email who've approached me in Wawwa Shopright etc. regarding the influx of people who seem to be residing on the lawns of 541 and Woodlane of Wahwa so forth and so on. Um
we understand uh we will be addressing those things and working to assist and place those individuals who have housing insecurity. Um the shelter will be opening hopefully in July hopefully can help with that. But you're absolutely
correct riding by making that turn and seeing someone's laundry all over the lawn in blankets and they're laying out there. That's not a good look for West Hampton. And uh as a committee, we're committed to doing something about that, helping those individuals. Um so not
oblivious. I was trying to get my $6 meal today and the young lady wanted to make sure I was aware of that. Uh I'm very much aware of it. I see it every day when I go home. And um we do talk about that. So we are addressing those things. Um also want to mention uh Dr.
Cowwell and I had an opportunity on April 24th to participate uh in the running and winning workshop at Willingboro High School from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Uh it was the League of Women Voters in Burlington County as well as Alphacappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. We had an opportunity to
speak to um over 50 young ladies who are interested in politics and wanted to hear the ups and downs of running for public office. uh what we had to go through and they wanted to know if we would do it again. >> Yes.
Uh so it was a great workshop and uh this is our second year doing that and we will continue to do that. Uh that's all for me but thank you guys for coming out. >> Thank you ma'am. U I'd like to piggy back on uh Gary's comments. Congratulations Ray. We
just formalized something. You've been taking the helm of for a while. Uh you've been doing a great job. Just the other day, I got a complaint about dogwood court in a sinkhole, and I went to go investigate. You already had guys killing it off. So, you you're very proactive. It's It's not lost in anyone
here, but thank you for being here and and you know, taking the helm. I do agree with Gary. Uh in in military command protocol, usually when you take over something, you you you share your intent with those you work with and those you serve. Uh I'd be open to
hearing that if you ever wanted to present that. and and and forging your path here with us in West Hampton. Also, with regard to some of your comments, Gary, uh when we take grant funds, periodic reports do
have to be submitted. Um so, I look forward to seeing them as well because I'm lost on some of your questions as well. Uh but with regard to a ride along, that's not a thing in New Jersey. Attorney General guidelines prohibit that. Only the attorney general can approve ride alongs in police vehicles.
No, >> but uh >> I uh Ray, would you mind reaching out to the county engineer on their position on the crosswalks on that county road? Really appreciate that. And would you have the construction official look into that Laurel run situation? It seems
wacky. uh >> okay but thank you everyone for being here remember it is Memorial Day coming up uh it's time to remember all those who gave that last full measure of devotion so
with that all in favor to ajour I >> now we sound happy all right take care >> what I heard Tonight.