I have other candy, too. It's just chewy and great. Don't forget, don't worry. >> And I have these sour cherry sucking candies. >> It's not gum. It's not gum. It's just chewy. I have mints also because I really have a lot in this bag.
the black. >> Okay. and two newspapers. The record and original news have been notified. Roll call, please. >> Present. >> Here. >> Marus >> here. >> Smash >> here. >> Pollock >> here. >> Mr. Stern present. Mayor
>> here. Pledge of allegiance. Ladies, you want to lead us in the pledge of allegiance? >> You don't know the pledge? Aliance and the stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice
for all. >> Approval of minutes June 16, 2025 multi-section. Is there a motion? >> Motion second. All >> in favor? Yes. Yes. >> Any oppose? None. Motion passes. June 16th, 2025 12 session. Is there a motion? >> Motion.
>> Second. >> All in favor? >> Yes. >> Any opposed? None. Motion passes. June 24, 2024 open session. Is there a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Actually, it should be 2024, 2025.
>> 2025. We didn't make any. >> Yeah, >> that was a special meeting. Let's do that again. Motion >> for June 24, 2025 open session. >> Motion. >> Okay. All in favor? >> Yes. >> Any opposed? >> None. Motion passes. Okay. At this
moment, like to have a motion to open to the public for any comments limited to three minutes per speaker. >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Yes. >> Any oppose? None. Anyone want to say anything about anything? >> We're going to have our honores. We
will. >> Bert's shy. He doesn't want them to hear his comments. >> Yeah, >> we're going to do them later. They're in the agenda. >> Come on up. >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Okay. Bert Sailor with Cliff Lake, New
Jersey. >> Perfect. >> And I'm going to ask one favor at the very beginning, and this is it's a small one, but it's a significant one. Um, we've run into a situation where because
we can't see things live at home, it's on Zoom that over the last well times since we've moved back here anyway. Uh, find at home and specifically my wife and others as well that at the end of
the public and rightfully specifically close. Okay, I'm sorry. Mr. Padilla will go through and say, "Okay, I haven't heard any comments from public." And post it to open discussion, which is totally fine. Can you do us please a small favor
because we've only got 3 minutes. Can you give us an extra 20 to 30 seconds because my wife at least on two occasions has had her hand up and been shut off because we'll close the meeting to open discussion. All that's all I'm asking.
But I think the issue is comments can only be made in person. You you can't comment. >> You know, >> nobody can call me. >> No, >> no, we changed that. >> That was only during co >> and and and I just want to correct you, B. It's also on YouTube. So you can
watch if you don't have Zoom, you go on YouTube and watch. >> That does no good in making any comments. You can only >> close to public discussion. The the 12 people here are the only people who are going to know what took place today. >> Well, it's not true. No, but the meetings are being recorded. They're
they're being >> Yeah, I know. >> You can go back and look at old meetings if you want. >> Duty of the public to ask questions of their council representatives and mayor is now done. If you're not here in this room, >> I mean, I will tell you I will tell you the hundred people who ask me questions
every day. the other option. >> But all I'm saying is if you watch this at home, there is no input from at home and that's the way things are going to be. Sounds like a a subjugation of the likes of citizens to make comments to our our
representatives. >> So all um all agendas are posted at least three days prior. Any resident can write in to our borrow clerk, Miss Dacen, and she will read it into the record. >> I I I've done that. and Phoenix I have
done over the last 16 years that I've been >> I've made comments on a number of things. I've never seen them in the public record. I've never heard them discuss at all. I make comments. >> You haven't asked for them to be read into the public. You asked a question
and we reply to your question. If you want something to be read into the record, >> you all you have to do is ask. >> Yes. >> That's all you have. It also wouldn't be fair if someone asked us a question and we put it into the record and they didn't want us to. So it is important
that we are clear about that because it could work the other way. >> Your questions were answered. >> That's fine. I just thought we had our open discussion here. If we seem to be limited to people here and that's it and that's the way it's going to be. >> I mean I will say we we we have very
open discussions with everybody. I I know that. But you know the contribution to ask any questions anything that takes place here may come. >> They could come. >> They won't ask questions. >> I know they can come. >> Do we have the 5,500 people who live in
town coming to this meeting? No, we don't. And you know that >> can't force. >> They're not even on the meeting. >> Very few people on the meeting. >> There's three people. It's it's a shame. and maybe they feel left out and maybe
that's why they don't attend also but be that as it may it's me I have my minutes so I'll try and get through them as fast as I can um we had our first concert over park >> and I know a number of you attended
was everybody um happy with the way things have worked out over there >> I think most people were I didn't take a survey of everybody but I think most people were happy >> I think so >> Well, >> I I don't have the exact figures on me and if I don't think I ever will. We
will never get a full accounting of the money that was spent on one part. >> So, I mean, we're still spending money on things. >> I understand that. And we're spending money every day. That's part of the W. Yes. But the monies to date that was
spent on the park, we have no knowledge of. >> I I think the public does have knowledge of that. I mean, Really? Everything's been >> Everything's been Everything has been completely out of the
>> Do you know how much spent on the north? This is the top. >> Amen. >> Do you know how >> you have to really direct the comments? >> You got to direct the comments. >> You have to direct the comments to to the to the chair. >> I know I am, but you you're just telling me you have to say it. body knows it's public knowledge. I'm saying it's not
public knowledge. >> When you say it's public knowledge, it means it's available to the public. Doesn't mean that everybody knows. Just like everybody doesn't know what the probably the budget is in town or how much money spent takes public knowledge, too. >> Not yet. >> Not yet.
>> It will be. >> I just don't want to see around that. But uh as long as your knights come before me, that's okay. The reason I'm bringing this up is I've been here for 60 years. Some of them
here may have been here even longer. I do not know. But I have followed this discussion since the first meeting that was held over in the church at least was open to the public and I've seen what's going on and I guess I don't think
public really realizes what's happening over there. Um, after we put that park together and there's been changes to it, we were going to have a fountain. I remember that we were going to have a a number of other things that are not there anymore,
but they weren't put into the into it and that would cost even more. So, I understand that part to it. But with everything that we put into it, um, on two acres um, with the cleanup and the remedial
work and etc., We have put enough uh money into that part that have built a mansion in the Hamptons. >> Do you think it was worth the money of a of a
>> I think many people in this town do. I think many people in this town do. >> I haven't heard anything. >> I guess we're going to find out in November. >> That's fine. >> Absolutely. >> I disagree with you thoroughly, but that's just a way. There's no price for the for the
enjoyment of the residents of this town. >> That's right. >> They had no park in this town. Hold on a second. Let me let me speak. >> We had Well, you're going to have you have more than 3 minutes. >> So, we had we had an abandoned gas station that was environmentally
impacted with a stream nearby and it cost money to clean that up and but that should be the part of the seller, not of the buyer. >> Well, that wasn't the case. No, it wasn't. We made a mistake on that. >> No, I don't think we did. >> Got to take control of the clean up
because in most cases, the person who's buying the land is responsible for paying for it and not for the >> If you want to do it right, you do it. That's always If you want to do it right, you do it. If you want to do it right, you do. >> At somebody else's expense, not our expense. >> And
>> we have a different opinion. >> I know it. And we must start off with the fact that right down there, right? >> What's But what's the point of all this? I mean, yeah, the >> they voted on No, but let me finish. They the park land was purchased more than 10 years ago, right?
>> What's the point of all this? >> That's the point now. I think we made a mistake with our >> Okay, so your point is your point is duly noted and we can do that. >> I just want to know what your point is. >> That's my point. Okay.
Thank you. Anyone else? >> No. >> Thank you. very much open discussion. I just welcome all of you. Okay. Um I just have
two questions. Um we pay for 55 >> 200 $250,000 >> 250. And um what I want to bring up is um which of you is in favor of OEM? Would
you >> um OEM from a liazison perspective I think falls under the fire committee now which is um Councilwoman Marsh and Margolus. >> Okay. What I want to say is that uh we
have fantastic people in the area. They do really well. I know all over. >> Um, we've all seen what happened in Texas. >> Yeah. >> And I've got to say, um, when I was mayor, I had a situation where a dam broke up in New York State and we had a
half hour to move our equipment east and west. It was it was unbelievable. I I never had Luckily, my husband was alive. He was head of OM and he took command with me. But um what I'd like to know is uh you know I I think we have to get out
to the public where they should go in cases what they should do. I think it's really really important because they don't have the knowledge to do it. This is where people die. I mean, um, uh, we have a TI center, you know, if if we
need people to be heated or cool, you know, stuff like that. But, um, upstairs you have the OEM and you have some, uh, bedding, you know, where people could, you know, but I I really think that we need to, um, >> have something for the public, you know,
maybe do something, but something >> knowledge to give to the public. I'll be glad to help anybody with it, you know. >> Thank you. We'll all we'll work on something and then we'll figure out the best way to get to everybody also. Okay. >> Um but we'll probably have to review
some of the procedures and things that are in place and update them. Um but that's what's great suggestions. >> Yeah. And I think Joe also what's interesting as we've seen the past couple storms is that the the flooding and the weather patterns have changed and different things around town. So we'll talk to Ralph to um update and
continue. I know he um since he's since he's been OM and now our fire prevention, he's actually gone and updated a lot of lists and things like that. So, we will work toward that. But thank you for bringing it to our attention. >> Mr. Bucks and those along
a lot of our homes and that rose quickly like it's been happening throughout the United States with these storms, you know, um where do these people go and we can't stay in the homes. So anyway, so I would be glad to help anybody, you know, where to find me. So
Deb can always find you right there. >> Yes. So thank you for your time. >> Thank you, Joe. >> And congratulations. >> Yes. >> Oh, yes. Thank you. >> Congratulations. >> Thank you very much. Joe was a hometown hero from Congressman Godheimer for her many years of service to
>> thank Council for my very I was quite shocked when I got that notice. >> We're gonna find a bigger ceremony for her next year. Anyone else? Motion to close to the public.
>> Motion. >> A second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Any oppose? None. The motion passes. Uh, fire department appointments. I hereby appoint Harlo Goldstein as a member of Cliff Lake Volunteer Fire Department. So, congratulations to Harlo.
>> Uh, okay. Vote. Motion. >> Motion. >> Motion. All in favor? Yes. None opposed. She's appointed. >> Okay. Elizabeth and Zoe, you ready? >> This one here. Congratulations. There's
two. >> Yes. >> All right. >> Eagle Scout. >> Well, congratulations young ladies. We're very proud of you. It's a tremendous achievement and the fact that your forake is even better.
We have I have a little competition with me because Sally, but uh I like to read this proclamation. Uh whereas Elizabeth Wang has distingu distinguish herself through exceptional academic achievement demonstrating dedication, intellect, and unwavering commitment to the excellence
to her excellence throughout her time at Pascills High School. whereas her tireless efforts intellectually curiosity and pursuit of knowledge have culminated in achieving the esteemed rank of valator of the graduating class of 2025. And whereas Elizabeth Wang has
not only excelled academically but has also embodied the values of leadership, perseverance and intellectual growth inspired by her peers and contributed positively to the school community. And whereas her accomplishments reflect not only her personal dedication but also
the support and guidance provided by her family, teachers, mentors, and the entire Pascat Hills community. And now therefore, it be resolved that I, Carlos Rendo, mayor on behalf of the Burough Woodflake, do hereby commend Elizabeth for her outstanding achievements, valad
Victorian of the graduating class of 2025. And further do I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to her for her future endeavors at Boston College recognizing her potential to make significant contributions to those to her chosen
fields and to a wider world. Congratulations, Elizabeth. >> Yeah, you can come up. Everybody together. >> Are we all getting out? >> All one side. ladies together. >> Do that the other one.
>> Oh, you care. >> I'm just kidding. Yeah. >> Whereas Zoe Green has distinguished herself throughout through exceptional academic achievement, demonstrating dedication, intellect, and unwavering commitment to the excellence throughout her uh time at Pascal Kills High School.
And whereas her tireless efforts, intellectual curiosity, and pursuit of knowledge have culminated in achieving the esteemed rank of salorean of the graduating class of 2025. And whereas Zoe Green has not only excelled
academically, but also has also embodied the values of leadership, perseverance, and intellectual growth inspired inspired her peers and contributed positively to the school community. And whereas her accomplishments reflect not only her personal dedication but also
the support and guidance provided by her family, teachers, mentors in the entire Pasc Hills community. Now therefore be a resolve that I call Reno mayor uh on behalf of the burough flag to here hereby commend Zoe for her outstanding achievements as Salorean of the
graduating class of 2025. And further do we hereby extend our heartful heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for her future endeavors at Boston University. >> Woo! >> Recognizing her potential to make significant contributions. You're going to be hanging out again. >> No, they're rivals.
>> They're not rivals. >> She's a chosen field in a wider world. Congratulations. It's a great game to go to >> when they play sessions. There you go. Smile.
Nice. >> Yeah, that's the food. >> Oh, yeah. watch. You guys want to say anything? >> Yes, of course. >> Yeah. Yeah. Come on up. There you go. >> You have the stage.
>> There's two mics. You got both. >> Giving us opportunity to excel and just do great things. Thank you. >> Yeah. Thank you so much for everything you do for us and for honoring us tonight. >> You make us proud. >> Yeah. >> We won't be offended if you don't stay
for the whole meeting. offended >> packing to do. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> They're like they're like that's your >> Thank you. >> Good luck. >> Congratulations.
>> No, Russos, you have to stay. No, I'm just kidding. >> Byebye. >> That's not That's not good. ceremony. >> Oh yes, there. >> Okay. Certificate of recognition to uh
awarded to Benjamin L. Miller. Uh you earned your Eagle Scout status is the highest rank and the greatest achievement attained in the Boy Scouts of America by upholding their oath and exemplifying the qualities and spirit of those leaders. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to service
are truly inspiring. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects your dedication and perseverance. We honor you for your achievements achievements and wish you continued success in in the uh future. Awarded this 10th day of August 2025. Mayor Fendreno, Councilman Christopher Banano,
Counciloman Jennifer Margolas, Councilman Ben Pollock, Councilwoman Julie Barrosky, Councilman Nicole, Councilwoman Cole Marsh, Council President Juster, >> she's you know what his project was in San
Francisco? >> They did not tell us and it it there were three of them. uh one from Mville, one from Woodliff Lake, and one from somewhere else, >> but they didn't say in the email as to what they did, >> they didn't say. And I don't know if it
was late. >> Yeah, he might. One of the Millers did the little library. There's two Miller, but we did that a while ago. >> He did um Benjamin El Miller did the lending libraries throughout the public.
Yeah. Yeah. I knew he did it, but I just did. >> Very nice. >> These are the London library. The one that's outside Ty >> and the one at the pool >> and at the pool and and actually there should be one also by >> near the tennis courts, >> right? >> There's one by Dorchester, too. I think
>> that's from a that's from a what is the highest female award? Hi >> bones. >> Um I will um >> we'll put in the minutes a letter from Mr. Dolan that the mayor on council
received dated July 9, 2020. >> Very good. Okay. Uh mayor's report as uh residents uh they reach out to us in many ways either phone calls, text messages or um email also Facebook and
other social media. Uh but we did receive an email from a resident uh who lives on Stacy Court again uh concerned with the uh water uh the pond that's by the bridge and uh we have said over and
over again that's private property uh and there's not much we could do with that property. Uh his uh contention is that the state uh and the county should have a say because water comes down from state and county own properties and uh
ever his position is ever since they rebuilt that bridge the water is stagnant in that area. So, I've asked Councilman Pollock if all he wants to do is sit down with with one of us >> and our engineer
uh and see if there's any relief for the residents of Stacy Court. Uh and again, I told them that's private property, but uh maybe we could look into it either county, the county level, or the state level, see if there's any relief for the net. It's just meeting with them.
>> Okay. And that concludes my mayor's report, a short report during the summer. Uh, council members reports. Uh, councilwoman Bronson. >> Hi. So, tonight we're introducing ordinance 2510 um to amend chapter 240 entitled parks and playgrounds. With the
opening of book park, it was necessary to make such amendments. Um, I want to thank everyone on the committee including chief regular and those on council for the effort and thoughtfulness that went into the changes. I also want to acknowledge res resolution 25-199.
Finally, moving forward with the improvements at the old barn side by the train station. It's been a long time coming and I'll be very happy to see no longer see the orange fence saying along the old site. Um, park and rack. I'm happy to share that we are moving along
with our hometown heroes program. Um we met this we met this past week um Chris and I and Ryan with um the vendor and this morning with um a a committee of residents that include Josephine
Higgins, Marilyn Clark and Von Flowers um with their help for outreach um and and a plan to try and spread the word on the program. Um so hopefully um we'll get a great response. I think that we will get a greater response than we
expect. Um there's certain things that are needed including um actual discharge papers as proof. Um but uh we're going to look to um advertise it through social media um through the senior association where um talk uh see if it
will get posted in the past. Just really our deadline is August 29th actually um to get the banners ready for Veterans Day. So that's the date that we'll be met. Uh we kicked off with the Wednesdays this month um with um feedback received from the first week.
We pushed from 6 pm to 700 p.m. and we've also added an ice cream truck. I think the feedback has been very positive. Um we probably had about 75 people uh the first week about 100 the next. Um this week, um we have a band
that plays um music from the ' 60s, '7s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. >> Um so, a little bit for everybody. So, and it will be a little bit of a different flavor than we've had the past two weeks. So, I'm looking forward to it. I hope everyone can join us.
Um let's see. We're going to round off our summer um with a Labor Day code party. pack DJ and games for both family. And then moving into fall are um three big events that um the two new ones are our food and wine festival um
that we're still working on the details as well as the month of October, health and wellness month with a focus on mental, physical, and nutritional well-being. We're getting um some very good feedback from um local doctors um
fitness centers that really want to participate. So stay tuned for that. Um and then October Fest is September 27th. Um some shade tree committee updates. Um for the total street tree program, we
have 27 trees requested on the year um which will be planted in the fall. Eight of which will come from our tree farm. Um another project that is taking place is the past project but about 11 different species that are planned to be um planted along past road
by the property. Um and I I really commend the committee um for really focusing on um their projects. Um, the committee would like me to extend an offer to any council member who has any ideas for the next street tree shade
tree program or project um for 2026. That's all I have. >> Thank you, Council Councilwoman Margolus. >> Uh, thank you. Is it supposed to be red or green out? >> Red. >> Red or not? Right. Okay. >> Thank you. So, um, some updates. Um the
consent agenda has some things that I think we should recognize some of our valued employees. Um Kevin Zinc received his public works manager certification which is great and now he is our foreman at public works and he is now fully in which is fantastic. We also have Clarice who works for the bureau who does a lot
of different things who got her her affordable housing professional certification. So we want to congratulate her. And last but not least, um, one of our police officers that was on a trial basis is now a full police officer, Officer Luggo. So, we're happy to have him on the force. Um,
which is great. So, these are all moving our burrow forward, which is fantastic. Um, film ready. We're still working on uploading photos and including different locations around town. So, if anybody would like their location added, please let me know. We can take some pictures. You can send in some pictures. Um, and
Debbie and I are still finalizing the ordinance because we're waiting to for it all to come together, the resolution, the wording, um, which you we all have seen. Um, Chris and I have yet to have our first meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. I've looked through the list that Ralph has sent me. Um, it involves
no emails, just phone numbers. So, I'm going to have to do a little walking door to door. Maybe Chris will come with me one day and we'll try and get some information. But um a bunch of businesses in town have offered um spaces to have our first meeting which is fantastic. Um pile cookoff with the
fire department is going to be around fire prevention week in October. We're going to get the word out at the end of the summer so we can have a good response. Um there are t-shirts this year which is fantastic. Um the senior the seniors have a new water aerobics
instructor. Um so if anybody would like to do water aerobics, it is at the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. um feel free to go over and they are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a big party in December. Um the Wilake United Community Group has is looking to
do an event this year. We um did small events last year and a big event the two years prior. We're looking around doing it around Thanksgiving. So it'll be service projects to help those who are hungry, those in need and those coming on winter for the winter season. So, um, the religious organizations, the school,
and our committee is trying to work together to do that, which is fantastic. >> So, Jen, could you just explain what that organization is and maybe who's on that committee? >> Sure. Um, Wook of Lake United started, I think, in my first year on the council. It is the representing the clergy in
town. It is the ma the pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, the mayor of Temple Emanuel. They speak to the Pacific Valley clergy through their or their organization which is called I think the Pacific Valley clergy and then it is the it was this the superintendent and the
director of education at the school and then it is it in the it has always been it was a separate it wasn't an official committee it was council Marsh myself and now we actually have it is now a 501c3 that has a resident who is the president with um the board members
being pastor Stutzel and Rabbi Monosaf. No, I just think there may be overlap. So, I think you know something should be coordinated with park and wreck. >> It it was always separate in apart, but we can talk about it. >> Sure, we can talk about I mean the you know the mayor makes all appointments so
>> it's it's not an official committee. >> Okay. >> You done? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Councilwoman Marshian. >> Thank you. Um Okay. You'll notice tonight we are introducing ordinance number 2511.
As you've heard, we've been talking a lot about this. This is the redevelopment plan for um for the BMW property. The actual redevelopment plan is going to be on our website. It's available for everybody to look at. Um we are going to have a big presentation
by the developers on it. The presentation will take place before the council votes on it. there will be a presentation where they will present their plan and all the information and they as well as us will be available to answer any questions the public might have. Um we will be getting that
information out about the exact time that the presentation will take place um and and where um but if you guys in the meantime if anybody reads the report and has any questions as always please feel free to reach out to us. Um we are here to answer any of your questions that we
can about the plan. Um and we look forward to the presentation. We think it'll be very nice for the town to see. Um for the planning board, um tomorrow night we have our planning board meeting. It's at 700 p.m. here. Um one of the items on our agenda is 126
Broadway. Um as everyone knows it as the dilapated gas station on Broadway. Um hopefully tomorrow they are presenting a plan for a three-story mixeduse building. It'll have eight residential apartments and some commercial space below. They're seeking some variances um
but no use variances. They can they you know are um in compliance with our zoning laws for that. So it should be an exciting path forwards for us. Another step that we're taking to help revitalize Broadway. Um also tomorrow is
um the Goddard School on Chestnut Ridge Road. They are having their groundbreaking ceremony. Um we're excited about the progress that they're making and we're really looking forward to the school joining the community. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Councilman Paul.
>> Thank you, Mayor. A couple updates from my side. Um Council President Stern, uh the mayor and myself working with the PBA, uh continued on discussions on their contract renewal. Um those those conversations are ongoing. uh residents
will be receiving in the next I believe week or so um the uh tax letter uh the updated tax bill for the remainder of 2025 uh in the first half of 26 uh that should be in mailboxes in the next couple of days. Believe taxes are due
was there extension file >> August >> August 20th extended normally >> August 25th okay um took notes on my phone my phone just died so not the best. So lucky for everyone
else, my nose will be short tonight. Um and I have received a couple of uh questions from residents around what are the four green square things in the reservoir. Uh for those who have not seen online, they are hydroponic. Um
it's an experiment. um they are plants that are pulling or supposed to be pulling algae out of the water to help uh reduce obviously algae in the water but also um support some of the treatment that occurs downstream in the Ordal reservoir. So Woodcliffe Lake was the chosen reservoir of the four that
feed the processing facility for Violia uh to see if this makes a difference. Um every summer we seem to be getting harmful algae blooms. So this hopefully is a step in the right direction and keep it from turning all sorts of green. Will they put more in if it's successful
or is that like kind of the motion you put put there? >> I don't know. It's a good question. Um I would assume more >> on the other side. I'm curious. >> And um two other things. Um as the summer continues to roll on and summer and
storms continue to roll in, residents are reminded that if you do have a power outage, uh don't assume that PSEG automatically knows. Feel free. you should be calling PSENG. They do have a text option as well to let them know that you have outages. The more that
they know, the faster that they know that the >> higher the density, uh, they will assign crews hopefully faster if it is safe to do so. Same goes for water issues, gas or other emergencies. Um, call the respective utilities if it is an emergency. Um,
call the proper numbers. Uh lastly, it was reported in the Pasc press of late that Park Ridge is entertaining um suspending their fire bells. Um I believe Montville has them as well. And you may notice when a fire call goes out
and fire department is dispatched, the bells go off. They're loud sort of horns and sirens. We have not had it in Woodcliff Lake in many, many, many years. um modern technology through pagers, radio and otherwise have proven that that technology is not necessarily uh
needed. Now, every fire department can make their own decision, but I will say as a resident as well as a councilman uh should they decide to turn those bells off, I would fully be in support of them. >> That concludes my report. Good. Thank you, Counciloman.
>> Uh couple things around uh from the pool. Uh guests have been saying how great the pool looks. Uh the staff is great. My daughter is part of the staff, but yes, people have said how how great it is in the snack stands. The new food
seems to be a success. Summer camps, uh parents seem to be very happy with the leadership, the enthusiasm of the counselors and the birth schedule. Couple things that I did hear from my daughter. Um the K9 unit that was like a big hit. They kids love the dogs. Uh
they're excited for the Rockling Boulders and the BMX bike show which is coming up. Um Phoenix aquatic club swim lesson class is well attended and operating very well with each session. Um the TJ
summer program involvement remains robust with participants praising uh the variety quality of the activities. Um as far as uh MPW Jen touched on most of the stuff nothing really report the you had the flooding
um that they had respon storm response efforts focused on clearing the washing out areas and restoring the infrastructures with uh full service following the heavy July 14th rains. That's pretty much it. Thank you council
council president Stern. Yeah, I just want to, you know, thank our DPW, you know, for their hard work on July 14th. They always do a great job. If someone sees a a storm drain that might be covered with debris, please, you know, uncover it because that's really what
leads to a lot of the flooding in town. Um, commenting on what uh Councilwoman uh Brozky had had said, we opened up our bids with the train station. Uh that bid actually came in below um the estimates
I think about $100,000 below. >> Um you know we maybe about six months ago with the help of B administrator Padilla we we added lights to the to the bottom level. Um, there will be a little bit of a I don't want to call it a park
because I think it's probably too small, but there will be a grassy section on the top with some pollinators and some benches >> on the bottom. >> Is it on the bottom? >> Yeah, it would be on the lower kind of where >> Yeah. where the the square is where the
square is. Yeah. So between so between the bottom and the top there will be >> a uh grassy area with benches, garbage cans and and pollinators. >> Um we also um uh this Thursday we're going to open the
bids for the two roadways. So hopefully those come in under budget, but we will see. Uh we've also um the the bidding for the garbage went live um just a few days ago. I think it's 60-day minimum
bid. So September 18th is when we'll get the information and we'll be able to make decisions as to next steps. Um, >> also within the next month or so, um, B administrator Padilla and myself,
Councilwoman Rosski have worked hard on new welcome signs for Wolf Lake and we're going to start soliciting uh, sponsorships and donations for that. So, nothing further. Thank you. Uh, engineers report is in your packet. Uh, administrators report.
>> I like going last, mayor. You usually don't leave me anything. I just want to touch on um uh as councilman just said about the you know the barn and we're awarding it tonight. I've already spoken to the engineer and our plan is to have a uh pre-com meeting as soon as possible
and with the hope that uh we can maybe get this uh project started and completed before uh before the fall season. But that'll depend. So, uh, tomorrow morning I will be, uh, following up with the engineer to get a pre-com meeting, but they had to wait, of course, until, uh, we approved it,
and the same will go with, uh, once we open the bids for for the, uh, for the roads. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until we award it. Um, hopefully, they'll come in well, and, you know, we'll try to get those in the pipeline quickly. Uh, just to touch on the July
14th storm. Um, and you brought it up, Mayor Higgins. Uh, you know, the storms are, you know, it seems to be getting worse. Uh, part of the problem is we're receiving so much rainfall so quickly that even though uh DPW works hard when we know ahead of time of a storm to make
sure the the drains are clear and everything, it just can't uh can't hold it. Uh unfortunately we had a a pipe that was you know not damaged but it it you know it had to be replaced and also as a result of the storm we're checking
a couple others out because there was flooding where there was never flooding and um it appears that we may have a similar situation one of those pipes. Um, as you know, some of these pipes are 50 or more years old and so they do
require uh sometimes to be replaced. So, uh, that is something that, uh, as DPW is working hard on it. Uh, and the last thing just to touch base on something that Mayor Higgins brought up, uh, we we try to encourage, we we do, you know, uh, social media. We have our rave
system, uh, and we constantly trying to remind folks to sign up because that's another way that we could get a message out quickly and and and to all and to the residents. Fortunately, not a lot of people, you know, you know, sign up. There are a lot, but there's still more
that can sign up. And pretty much everybody carries a cell phone now. It's it's easy to sign up on it. You'll get a text message and you know that way we get the message out when we need to, especially when there's an emergency. And unless there's any questions on any of the uh resolutions from any of the
council votes, that's why the door. Thank you. uh ordinances public hearing ordinance number 25-08 an ordinance to amend chapter 168 entitled fences of the burough uh code of the burrow of lakeflake state of New
Jersey and a motion to open the phone >> motion there a second >> second >> all in favor yes >> any oppose none motion passes anyone in the public would like to speak on this ordinance only motion to close to the public
>> motion Second. >> All in favor? >> Yes. >> Oppos? Motion passes. >> Motion to adopt. >> Yes. >> Motion to adopt. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Uh, roll call, please. >> Mr. Banana, >> yes.
>> Yes. >> Miss Margolus, >> yes. >> Marsh, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Mr. St. >> Yes. >> Hey. Public hearing ordinance number 25-09 an ordinance to amend chapter 380 entitled zoning of the burough code or the burrow of Lake Flake state of New
Jersey. Motion to open to the public motion. Is there a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? Yes. None opposed? Motion passes. Anyone from the public would like to speak on this ordinance only? Yeah. Motion to close for the public. >> Is there a second?
>> Second. Roll call, please, for adoption. I mean a motion to adopt. >> Second. Roll call, please. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> I mean, I'm sorry. >> Yes. >> Smash. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Start. >> Yes.
>> Okay. Introduction. Uh, ordinance number 25-10, an ordinance for amend chapter 240 entitled parks and playgrounds of the burough code of the burrow lake, state of New Jersey. Uh, motion uh for introduction. >> Motion. Is there a second?
>> Second. >> Uh, roll call, please. >> Mr. Banana, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> And Mr. St. >> Yes. Okay. Introduction. Uh, ordinance number 25-11.
Uh, an ordinance of the Burough of Wliff Lake counts, I mean Buring County adopting uh adopting the block 601 lot redevelopment plan. >> Motion. Okay. Is there a second? Second. >> Uh, roll call, please. Mr. >> Banana,
>> yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Pollock. >> Yes. Mr. Sarah. >> Yes. Okay. Consent agenda. Any questions on the consent agenda? Not a question. Although when we dealing with 55 clips, we had, you know, we need
to set a minimum um >> bid. I don't think it's in the resolution itself. >> No, it's not. No, it's not. So, you we should amend it to include >> the number. >> Yes. Yes. 300 300,000. >> So motion to amend the 257
include the >> motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Yes. >> None. Motion passes. So motion to adopt the consent agenda as amended. Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor?
>> Motion passes. >> Second. Second and consent. Second. Thank you. Uh motion to adjurnn. Motion second. All in >> favor. Motion passes. Thank you.
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