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Robert's not here though, right? >> Oh, he is. Okay. Just I didn't see him. >> No, you're ready. I'd like to call the uh township committee meeting of uh Tuesday, June 9th to order. U

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please rise for flag salute. Pete will lead us. Salute. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and

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justice for all. >> Please remain standing for an invocation by Father Robert Burkhott of St. Elizabeth's Church. Father, >> welcome. Dear Lord, send down your spirit upon all here as we ask for your guidance,

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your wisdom, and your clarity in making in decisions with integrity and justice for all. Amen. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> May be seated. >> Nancy, please read the open public meeting statement.

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>> Yes, Mr. Mayor. The notice requirements of the open public meetings act have been satisfied with respect to this meeting. Specifically, the time, date, and location were included in the annual notice of meetings adopted by the township committee, posted in memorial town hall by the municipal clerk's office, and sent to at least two newspapers, including the official

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newspapers of the township, the Ridgewood News and the Bergen Record. Additionally, to the extent known, the agenda for this meeting and whether formal action will be taken was posted in Memorial Town Hall by the municipal clerk's office and posted on the township's website in accordance with the open public meetings act and public

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law 2025 chapter 72. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Bugdansky >> here. >> Mr. Bonstra is absent. Mr. Melkone >> here. >> Mr. Shepard >> here. >> And Mayor Lane >> here. Uh, please confirm that the township commission signed all vouchers

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for payment. Uh, The mayor and municipal clerk have signed any necessary documents. >> They have. >> Uh, can I get a motion to open the meeting to the public for a 20 minute public comment period? >> Motion. Second. All those in favor say

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I. Any opposed? There being none, um, this is a 20 minute uh public comment period. Five minutes per speaker for public comment on any governmental issue that a member of the public feels might be of concern to the me residents of the township of White. If you have comment,

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please step forward to the microphone. If you wish to make this comment and state your name for the record, is there anyone that would like to make a public comment? Sir, who just came in? Would you like to make a public comment? Are you here for that or

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>> No, I'm not. >> Okay. Okay. Hearing and seeing none, close public comment. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I. >> Any opposed? There being none, motion carries. >> Mr. Mayor, tonight we want to uh make a presentation of certificates and

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recognize um the people or the young people who applied for the Lewis Bay, the second future municipal leader scholarship by writing uh a quality high quality essay. Um, and of the six or seven, um, who applied, um, only

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two were able to come and join us tonight. So, um, I'm happy to have Elizabeth and Julia here tonight. Um, Elizabeth, would you like to come forward to the microphone? >> Hi, Elizabeth. How are you? >> Hello. I'm good. How are you? >> Thank you.

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>> So, this is my essay, what I like about my hometown by Elizabeth Guyer. My town is named Wyoff which is a derivation of the Indian word wickoff meaning high ground or wick meaning water. Growing up I always thought that Wyoff was such a unique name for a town. It is also referred to as the garden town in the

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garden state. With the burough's rich background, it's understandable that over 17,000 people are proud to reside here. What I love most about Wyoff is knowing that I'm surrounded by a caring community. Friendly residents and dedicated service providers who keep the town functioning optimally make me truly grateful for everything my town has to

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offer. There's always something happening in Wolf, which gives everyone a chance to engage in town activities and socialize with one another. Friendly smiles and neighborly assistance are abundant. Our local government is responsible for making policy decisions and managing operations within the town.

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The mayor and council members play a critical role in overseeing the needs of the community and delivering essential services. The township committee maintains a high level of town pride in all aspects. Our outstanding police, fire, and emergency medical service departments are well equipped to ensure

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community safety. There are many honorable volunteers who are always ready to assist with town events and emergencies. Residents are regularly informed of news via social media and attend meetings to voice opinions on various topics. The land use and zoning department regulates development to preserve our town. We have a historical

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preservation commission which monitors the heritage of Wyoff and preserves the town's history. There are multiple beautifully maintained structures which provide a deep historical connection to the early settlers. In fact, my friend lives in a historic home here in town. An appreciation of historic landmarks

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helps Wyoff maintain its true character, thus preserving historic elements within the community. The infrastructure of our town is routinely maintained by our town engineer and department of public works, keeping roads accessible for everyone. Our impeccable public health and recreation services enhance the quality

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of life for our residents. The permit and licensing department oversees local ordinances and ensures compliance with regulations. We have a variety of annual events such as recycling day in kindergarten. I entered a recycling poster contest at 1/3 place. Team up to tidy up an annual townwide cleanup that

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I have participated in a fishing derby. When I was 5 years old, I caught a fish in the risky pond with my Barbie fishing pole. Our annual Memorial Day parade, a patriotic musty, and a fireworks display extravaganza. Completing the year's activities is the annual gingerbread house contest at our tranquil James

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McFall Environmental Center. My submissions have won quite a few times over the years. There's clearly never a dull moment in this burrow. Our town naturally continues to prove its excellence being ranked one of the best suburbs in New Jersey. This year we celebrate White House's 100th birthday. I will forever be grateful that I grew

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up in such a beautiful place with excellent teachers and mentors to guide me. I am proud to call Whiteoff my hometown and I will always keep the memories I've made in this garden town with me. WE'LL HAVE THE SECOND ONE READ AND THEN separately we'll have you >> we're gonna have you come forward for photos but first Julia can step forward

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>> do the second one okay and then we'll do photos >> mayor this is Julia Capo >> hi Julia how are you >> welcome thank you very much for >> so this is my essay I had the opportunity to experience the camaraderie and commitment shared by the members of the Woff town council as a

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junior environmental commissioner working alongside two high school seniors for the 2024 to 2025 year. In collaboration with veteran town council members and my peers, we produced a 150 attendee sustainability event featuring studentr run workshops and sustainability education activities at

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the Woff public library. As a freshman in high school passionate about environmental conservation, I was thrilled to pursue climate advocacy in my local government. During my time as a junior environmental commissioner, our year-long capstone project, a communitywide upcycled art fair, was inspired by the grounded civic

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engagement that defines the Woff Town Council. Throughout the year, we organized recycled material drives in the Rampo Indian Hills District and recruited 10 high school artists who contributed their upcycle artworks to the in-house exhibition. Alongside the exhibition, our event hosted numerous activities designed to with repurposed

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materials and educational exhibits. However, this capstone project demonstrated only a fraction of what I gained from the Woff town council and its members. During my freshman and sophomore years, I often attended the monthly WOFF environmental council meetings as the high school representative voice for Indian Hills.

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There, I contributed my input towards townwide environmental events and conservation initiatives, reported on the ongoing happenings of the Indian Hills Environmental Club and engaged with our town's leading voices in climate advocacy and the local members of our community who perpetuate democracy and whose ideas inspired many

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of my future endeavors as the president of the Indian Hills Environmental Club. Additionally, over the past three years, I have attended numerous volunteering events and activities hosted by the Whiteoff Town Council and the Woff Midland Park Rotary throughout the year. I especially enjoy volunteering at the Whiteoff YMC Healthy Kids Day and team

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up the to tidy up where the town's people of Woff come together to share their services and goods to educate and enrich our youth and to do their part in protecting our community's natural spaces. For me, these experiences fostered a strong sense of community. They have demonstrated how deeply both

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our towns people and the Woff town council are not just about the community itself care not just by the community itself but about sharing their time and resources for the betterment of others. The members of the Whiteoff Environmental Council take their dedication to the to the cause beyond their allotted work hours. Beth Fischer,

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the former chairwoman of the Whiteoff Environmental Council and Green Team especially resonated with me. Miss Fischer always arrived at meetings enthusiastic, prepared, and ready to lead the council through decisions and tough conversations. I emulated her collaborative leadership style with my projects in school, our capstone

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project, and extracurricular pursuits such as model United Nations. The members of the Whiteoff Environmental Council showed me that this local government was truly one of the people, and their encouragement and welcoming approach marked the first time I truly understood that an individual voice can make a meaningful impact on a community.

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It became clear to me that young people, especially high school students, had the power to make an impact on the civil issues they care about. Thank you. >> THANK YOU. DO THIS A LITTLE BIT IN REVERSE. Julia First of all, congratulations. I know Nancy, you don't have to say

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anything >> now. Parents, anybody else that would like to photo please. Okay. >> I wonder who's next. Elizabeth, come on up. Okay, now please whoever else wants to

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come up. >> Come on. >> Go for it. We did it. >> Congratulations. Thank you. >> You're certainly welcome to stay to hear all the other interesting things.

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Are you chasing them out? >> Thank you. Thank you very much. Have a good evening. Really appreciate what you did. >> Yeah. Okay. Um >> would you you have anything to say about they're they're just uh they have to

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badge is to go to a township council meeting. >> Oh, okay. >> And see how local government works. >> So this is uh your path to Eagle Scout. >> Yeah. Yeah. All three. >> That's wonderful. That's >> Thank you for coming. >> Thanks for being here. I just wanted to make sure that uh we had it right. Pete

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was aware. Uh okay. uh review of the business agenda, please. >> Matt, you going to lead off? >> So, in in Matt's absence, I have um the information for tonight. Okay. >> Before you take action uh this evening,

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Matt asked that I briefly review the items on tonight's agenda, beginning with the consent resolutions. Number 118 authorized the redemption of a tax sale certificate on a property located on Morse Avenue. The property owner has satisfied the outstanding tax obligation and the township is required to redeem and cancel the certificate. Number 119

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is a grant resolution that inserts $9,523.73 into the 2026 municipal budget, representing funding received through the public and private programs offset with appropriations program. These funds will be used to support the township's bulletproof vest program and help offset

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the cost of protective equipment for our police department. Matt would also like to thank Bruno Associates, the township's grant writer, and Chief David Murphy for their efforts in securing this funding. Prior to retaining Bruno Associates, the township had never been successful in obtaining this grant. Through their continued efforts and the

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support of our police department, WAF has now been successful in obtaining grant funding that helps reduce the burden on local taxpayers while providing essential safety equipment for our officers. Number 120 uh resolution recognizes June as Pride Month in the township of Wyoff and authorizes the pride flag to be displayed at Memorial

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Field during the month of June. Number 121 grants a 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption for a residence located on Sugarbush Court based upon certification received from the state of New Jersey and reviewed by the tax assessor. Resolution 122 certifies that

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the township committee has reviewed the 2025 annual audit and the section entitled general comments and recommendations as required by state law. I am pleased to report that the township once again received no audit recommendations. Matt also wanted to take a moment to recognize that this

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marks Woff's 14th consecutive year without any audit recommendations. That is an outstanding accomplishment and a true testament to Diana Mloud's leadership, attention to detail, and professionalism in managing the township's finances. It also reflects the township's long-standing commitment

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to sound fiscal policies, strong internal controls, responsible budgeting, and consistent oversight. Maintaining this level of performance year after year does not happen by accident, and Diana deserves tremendous credit for continuing to keep WOWF in such strong financial standing. Matt

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would also like to thank the many township committee finance committee members, past and present, who have helped to establish and maintain the financial policies and oversight practices that have contributed to this success. Congratulations and thank you to Diana and everyone involved in this continued

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achievement. Am I waiting for the train or Resolution 123 closes out the Pulisfield lacrosse wall project. The project has been substantially completed. All required certified payroll documentation has now been uploaded to the state wage hub and the township can formally close

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out the contract. Matt would like to thank the many community donors, volunteers, and township staff who helped to make this project possible. Moving on to the ordinances scheduled for introduction. There are two for this evening. Ordinance number 2093 would place a public question on the November

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general election ballot seeking voter authorization to continue the township's open space trust fund. The ordinance would continue the trust fund without a sunset date and would authorize a tax levy of up to 1% per $100 of assessed valuation. Trust fund revenues may be

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used for open space preservation, recreation and conservation purposes, farmland preservation, historic preservation, debt service on approved projects, and blue acres projects. Ordinance number 2094 updates the township's planning board and board of adjustment application fees and escrow

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requirements. These fees have not been comprehensively reviewed in many years. The revisions are intended to ensure that applicants bear the cost of professional review services associated with their applications rather than the township's taxpayers. The consent motions include approval of a Father's

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Day weekend brew popup event at Abmas Farm. Approval of the annual junior firefighter camp. I think that's Junior. No, that's not on tonight. Firefighter camp. No, it's an application of Isaiah Cancel, but he um that wasn't completed,

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so it should have been stricken from the uh agenda. >> Authorization for a special event by Troop 77 to honor Flag Retirement Day, approval of a temporary promotional sign for Christian Health and approval of a special event permit for Midland Park Gospel Hall. In addition, two centennial

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related motions have been added for consideration this evening. Together, these motions authorize the township's June 27th centennial celebration activities, including the Centennial Street Fair on Main Street during the day and the Centennial Fireworks Celebration at the municipal complex in the evening. The motions authorize the necessary street closures, parking

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arrangements, municipal services, public safety measures, amusement rides, entertainment, food vendors, beer gardens operated by the White Off Volunteer Fire Department pursuant to state approvals, and other logistical arrangements necessary to safely conduct these signature centennial events. Those are the major action items before the

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township committee this evening. >> Thank you, Nancy. You're welcome. >> One question. I'm sorry. >> Did you talk about the watch party? Was that on the list? >> Oh, um that came after his report had um the uh there is a final motion uh that came today. Um where have a request for

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special event by Safe Capital to hold an outdoor watch party for game four of the NBA finals, Knicks versus Spurs, in the parking lot of 244 Everett Avenue. Um, and they were trying to raise funds for the Tom Coughlin J fund. >> Thank you. >> Okay.

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>> All right. >> You have something? >> I do. I'm gonna tag team here with Nancy. I'm going to cover Matt's policy action items. Just a reminder that he's absent tonight due to the fact that he's at the public risk management association conference on behalf of Bergen County Joint Insurance Fund. So,

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obviously that's important for us that he be there tonight. So obviously Nancy and I are filling in covering his role here tonight. Um first he wanted to remind all of you about the upcoming Centennial Celebration events. The Whiteoff Centennial Street Fair and

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Fireworks Spectacular will take place on Saturday, June 27th. The street fair will be held on Main Street from 11:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. and will feature vendors, food, amusements, community organizations, and family activities. Parking will be available at Paul's

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Field with shuttle service to Main Street. Beginning at 6 p.m., festivities will continue at Memorial Field with live musical performances by the band Project and Long Road Home, followed by fireworks display at dusk, a beer garden operated by the Whiteoff Volunteer Fire

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Department will be available at both events. Centennial merchandise is also available for purchase. Residents interested in commemorating WOF's 100th anniversary can visit the township website or use a QR code posted on the township social media pages. Next, I'd

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like to go to some personnel matters. And the first one is Matt wanted to, and I think we all do, want to recognize our clerk, Nancy Brown, who has earned the designation of certified municipal clerk or CMC from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. This designation is

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awarded only to municipal clerks who complete extensive professional education requirements and demonstrate a significant commitment to public service and local government. Congratulations. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you all. That's very kind.

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>> Note that that was a standing ovation. >> It's very kind. Thank you. >> Want to take a picture? >> Well deserved. We'll do that afterwards, >> maybe. >> Okay, here's your certificate. >> He'll take it off the wall downstairs. >> Couple other personnel matters. Uh Bob Hayendor will be retiring at the end of

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the month. We thank Bob for his years of dedicated service to the township and wish him a long, healthy, and happy retirement. We expect to post for his replacement by the end of this week. Construction official Tom Gensheimimer will also be retiring at the end of July. The township is currently in final

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stages of selecting his successor and we anticipate that decision being made by the end of this week. Uh moving on to public works and infrastructure projects. Bid spec specifications have been finalized for this year's road improvement program. There will be a delay in paving this year because of

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several of the streets scheduled for resurfacing first require ADA curb ramp improvements. We expect to advertise both the ADA ramp contract and paving contract within the next week so that work can move forward.

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The law is road reconstruction project continues to progress. Utility relocations have been completed and the project remains on schedule. As part of the project, new pedestrian crossing lights will be installed at Spring Meadow Drive to improve safety for residents crossing Whiteoff Avenue. We

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anticipate completion of the project by the end of the summer. At the intersection of Woff Wyoff Avenue and Spring Meadow Drive, the new ADA curb ramps and c crosswalk improvements have been completed. The crossing remains closed pending installation of the pedestrian crossing lights and advanced

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warning signs. A traffic barrel has been placed on each ramp and the area is clearly marked sidewalk closed in quotes. The township has also shared this information with St. Elizabeth Church, the Spring Meadow Condominium Association, and the YMCA, and asked that they distribute the information to

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their members and residents. We appreciate everyone's patience while these final safety improvements are completed. At Pulis Field, the new lacrosse practice wall has been substantially completed and is already being utilized by our youth. Several final project elements remain, including

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installation of benches, donor recognition plaques, and minor site work. We anticipate the project will be fully completed later this summer. The township has received a request for a privately funded sanatory sewer extension to serve several properties on Burj Parkway. The township engineer has

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reviewed the proposal and has indicated that he can support the extension subject to the normal engineering permitting and regulatory approvals. Unless there are any objections from the township committee, Mark de Janeiro and I will continue working with the applicants to move the project forward. When I say I, that's Matt. But I also

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have reviewed the project myself, just so you know, and I saw the uh bonding and some of the maintenance requirements. It does meet our our requirements here in town. Uh Matt also asked that I provide an update regarding the Russell Avenue overpass along with Assemblyman Christa

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Phillips. He recently met with the Commissioner of Transportation to discuss the deteriorating sidewalk, potholes, and overall condition of the overpass. The commissioner took the township's concerns under advisement and indicated the department would review the matter further and get back to the

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township regarding potential solutions. Uh we we would also like to advise residents that Ridgewood Waters contractor PAC is tenatively scheduled to relocate the historic stone wall at the Cedar Hill uh PAS treatment site entrance to Cedar Hill Avenue this

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Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Anyone interested in viewing the relocation should do so from Bony Drive. Uh Matt would also like to pass along important conversation message from Rididgewood Water. New Jersey remains under a drought warning and outdoor

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water use continues to place significant demand on water systems. Ridgewood Water reported that approximately 12 million gallons of water were used on Friday across the four municipalities it serves. Despite the fact that outdoor watering is not permitted on Fridays

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under the current restrictions, residents are reminded that outdoor watering is permitted only on the following schedule. Even number addresses may water on Wednesday and Sunday. Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday and Saturday. Excuse me. The first one was Wednesday and Sunday. The

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other is Tuesday and Saturday. No outdoor watering is permitted on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Uh just please check your irrigation settings following the water schedule and use water wisely. Uh, finally, Matt would like to thank library director Laura Leonard and the staff of the Wyoff Public Library for

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once again hosting early voting during the recent primary election. Their cooperation and hospitality is greatly appreciated by election officials and voters alike. And I appreciate you letting me read through this. I just want to didn't want to miss anything that Matt put forward. So, that's why I

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went to read everything. So, >> thank you, Dave. Thank you, Nancy. Um, our township committee reports. Pete, want to kick it off? >> Good. Thank you, Mayor. Um I just want to thank the Memorial Day parade committee and everyone involved. It was a very successful day, patriotic day

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here in Wolf. We all attended and the uh ceremony was moved inside to the reformed church. Uh that call was made early in the morning and then we were g go for the parade and as the I think the ceremony was going on the sun started to come out and everyone started lining the

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streets in Wyoff and it was a great day to see everyone uh up and down the streets in their red, white and blue and once again I think we gave out over 2,000 pieces of candy and there was thousands of flags that were given out. So, it was a great day and it was

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concluded with our barbecue of over 1300 hot dogs, 80 pizzas, 500 ice cream sandwiches, two cakes of beer and uh Jersey Mike and whatever else they had back there. So, it was great to see everyone come out on Memorial Day, especially with the the weather wasn't

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great all weekend, but it was a go on Memorial Day. Um this past weekend, I attended the fishing derby. Um it's a great tradition here in Wyoff. I believe it's was the 44th year the 44th year. Um the was as many fish caught. The water

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was a little murky and a little low to the lack of rain, but I am working on an aeration system for this pond. We're talking about it for a few years and it's going to be my goal to get that completed this summer. So hopefully there's some more fish caught next year. And then just lastly, um some what Dave

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I think mentioned about our centennial and u street fair and uh fireworks. And this is the last call for any vendors or sponsors. We still have uh spots available if anyone wants to be a vendor at the street fair or if anyone wants to sponsor the street fair fireworks and

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the great uh monument that we're going to have outside of town hall later in the fall uh celebrating our centennial. And that's all I have here. Sure. Um we uh we attended the Hopech Christian Memorial Day parade which um was held up at Hope Christian up on the

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hill which was a fantastic envir event for Roger and I attended that. On May 23rd we attended the Cole Bitford Eagle Scout Ceremony. The gentleman here it was a very nice ceremony. I hope you're can partake in that one day in your uh your scouting career. Uh Memorial Day

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ceremonies that Pete mentioned were just fantastic. Um on May 30th I was actually invited to the Morhees Morhees Avenue block party which was a wonderful event. Just hundred kids running around hot dogs, hamburgers, just a great thing to see the community getting together for a block party like that. So I recommend

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anybody to do that on their block. Uh May 31st we attended Ryan Lang's Eagle Scout ceremony as well which was also just as exciting as Cole Bickford's. Uh June 1st we attended the Chamber of Commerce scholarship presentations. Uh June 4th we attended the Wyoff Midland

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Park Rotary Club scholarship presentation as well. Um the June 6 on the fishing tournament my grandchildren won the seven to 10 age group with their with their catfish. And uh I would also just like to call out the citizen police academy which I'm

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currently attending which is just a fantastic event and anybody in the town who wants to learn how our police department works and some of the things that these gentlemen and ladies do you should attend this or join it next year. Uh and the only other thing the other meeting was a K to8 board of education

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meeting last night where we recognized the three Pete champion baseball team three years in a row. This year they were undefeated. We recognized the music of the park award winner Arian Bushan who actually played his saxophone for us during the meeting. And we recognized 14

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retirees with a total of 378 years of service to WOFF which is approximately 27 years per person which is just a staggering number. A lot of lot of information that's going out the door with those people a lot of lot of

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knowledge and all but it was great to see them all get their retirement plaques and all. It was a very very heartwarming event at the board of education last night. That's all that happens to Mary. >> Thank you. Um just like the young lady said, we I mean she did such a nice

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nutshell of my house with all the stuff that we host. Memorial Day parade, just like Pete said, that whole day is like my personal favorite. I love that day. Um and thank you guys for making the right decision. You called it. It was beautiful day. Um

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wanted to thank Company 3 for hosting um for you know for hosting the barbecue that was uh held there. Fishing derby was a great event as always. Um just repeating what Pete said really today. But um and Nancy I want to say

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personally thank you so much for what you do. You're awesome. >> You're welcome. Thank you. >> That's all I have. I'd like to start off with congratulating Nancy and see one of the beauties of being mayor is that by the time it gets to me everything's been

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commented on you know but uh Memorial Day obviously >> but I'm sure you still love comments >> this is a a love relationship I just wanted to know that so Memorial Day great Pete covered the street fair which is going to be awesome and it's going to

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be big crowd and we we hope we uh we get good weather we'll be in great shape Uh Jim and I did attend the White Clo Chamber Scholarship Awards. I attended the uh Hope Christian uh uh dinner uh that the same people that had the parade

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and uh very heartwarming just to be there and see them and some of them were at this dinner which was really nice. It was a good fundraiser for them. Uh we attended the Rotary Club scholarship all of us and one of the scholarships was named after Tom Madigan. Uh so that was

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a a a good emotional moment for all of us. Uh I had the privilege of being the theme at the Coolage School theme day and it was an hour uh uh assembly with all the kids and I it was just an

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incredible day. Uh it it was just great. The kids were fabulous and they learned a little bit about government and what we do. Fishing derby as already mentioned Pete said very important. Uh we're going to we're going to work on getting these air raators for the the

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pond. It'll make a huge difference and uh and it'll be uh attractive as well with the with these air raators with the water shooting up. The uh I I attended a the economy shop uh thank you brunch

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yesterday. Uh they raised $180,000 for the schools here. Okay. All of our K through8 and Rambo High School. Amazing. $180,000. >> That's during the year though, correct? >> Just from one year. Yeah. >> One year. One year. $180,000. And uh

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lastly, I just want to reiterate again uh what's so important that there was no audit recommendations whatsoever. It's attributed to both May and Pete who worked with finance committee. And um it just shows that we run a tight ship

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here. And uh you it must be because 14 years running not one audit recommendation which is uh I think it's pretty pretty unheard of. So we're very very proud of that. So that's what I have. Now we're going to go over

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to our attorney's report. The only thing I have is I just wanted to uh again bring to attention I think everybody saw the email I sent out with the consent order uh for final compliance certification with uh the fair uh our affordable housing in Mount

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Laurel which is great. Uh basically the fourth round kicked off about a couple months after I became your township attorney. So I've been living with that for myself for the last few years. It's almost been top thing on my agenda. Uh but it's nice to know that we've kind of brought that to at least a conclusion

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that we have our fourth round compliance and repose. Um so we're in good standing. Uh obviously some of the things we need to do were not necessarily things we wanted to do, but we felt they were best for the town under the circumstances and I commend the township committee for decisions you

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made with some of the overlay districts and so forth. But has been signed off and we're good for the next 10 years. >> Good. Thank you. >> Excellent. It's huge. Anything else? >> That's it. That's it. Okay, let's uh move uh to the business meeting portion of the meeting. Um Nancy, consent

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agenda, please. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. All matters listed below are considered by the township committee to be routine in nature. There'll be no separate discussion of these items if any discussion is desired by the township committee. That item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. We have

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minutes for approval from the May 19th, 2026 regular meeting. a bill list uh 26-B10 for authorization of vouchers and payment of bills and then the resolutions uh some of which I mentioned earlier 118 authorized redemption of tax

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sale certificate number 25 0000005 for block 238 lot 4 239 Morse Avenue 119 is a chapter 159 grant for fiscal year 2025 BJA bulletproof vest partnership program

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resolution 120 June is recognized as pride month. Resolution 121, cancel taxes as per NJSA 54-3.3 tax exempt for 612A Sugarbush. Uh resolution 122 is the 2025 audit general

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comments and recommendations. And number 123 is the final acceptance and release of retainage for the Pulisfield the crosswall project. We have two ordinances for introduction as I mentioned earlier. Number 2093 is an ordinance amending and supplementing chapter 170 taxation article 1 municipal

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open space tax of the code of the township of WOF county of Bergen state of New Jersey and providing for a public question to continue and expand the municipal open space trust fund pursuant to NJSA 4012-15.7 and the second ordinance is number 2094

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an ordinance to amend chapter 46 land use procedures subsection 46-30 30 fees of the code of the township of Wyoff to revise land use application fees and escrow deposits. And then we have all the motions for approval that we've been talking about tonight. Um the first to

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approve requests for special event by Abmas Farm to hold a Father's Day weekend brew pop-up event on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Um and then as I mentioned, we're striking uh number B because Isaiah Cancel's application is not complete yet um for

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his regular firefighter status. Um, approve requests for special event by Troop 77 to host a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 14th at 3 PM at Company 1 Firehouse here at the uh, Memorial Complex. Approve requests for

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special event by Christian Health to post a temporary banner sign for their gift shop summer sale for the 10-day period beginning on Tuesday, July 31st. The sign will be 6 feet by 9 ft and will be installed at the Cedar Hill entrance to the Christian Health Complex. Approve request for special event by Midland

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Park Gospel Hall to hold their outdoor evening worship event for 10 days beginning on Sunday, July 5th and ending on Wednesday, July 15th. A 30foot by 40 foot tent will be installed on the campus of Eastern Christian Middle School and a temporary sign will be installed at the driveway entrance to the complex for the duration of the

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event. Approve requests for special event by Safe Capital to hold an outdoor watch party for game four of the NBA finals, Knicks versus Spurs in the parking lot of 244 Everett Avenue to raise funds for the Tom Copelan J Fund. Offduty police officers are being hired

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and Everett Avenue in the area of number 244 will also be closed. Catered food, live music, and games will also be included. Authorized the Woff Centennial Street Fair to be held on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 on Main Street from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. exclusive of event setup

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and cleanup activities in conjunction with the Woff Community Foundation, Inc. as part of the township Centennial Celebration. The event will include, but not be limited to, vendor booths, food vendors, amusement rides, live entertainment, a beer garden operated pursuant to the social fair permit

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application submitted to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and such other activities as may be approved by the Township Administrator and the Centennial Committee. The beer garden shall be operated subject to all terms, conditions, approvals, and restrictions imposed by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and any other

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applicable governmental agencies. The township administrator, centennial committee, police department, department of public works, fire department, and other appropriate township officials and departments are authorized to coordinate and facilitate this event, including the issuance of any necessary municipal approvals and permits, the provision of

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municipal services, the closure of Main Street and all in intersecting streets as necessary for the event up to Clinton Avenue, the implementation of any traffic control, public safety and logistical measures deemed necessary for the safe and successful conduct of the event, and the use of the Pulisfield

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parking parking lot for event parking. Any township fees deemed necessary by the Centennial Committee and/or the township administrator to effectuate and support the event are hereby waved. And then lastly, to authorize the Woff Centennial Fireworks Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at the

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Wyoff Municipal Complex from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. exclusive of event setup and cleanup activities in conjunction with the Wyoff Community Foundation, Inc. as part of the township centennial celebration. The event will include, but not be limited to, a fireworks display, live music performances, a DJ, food

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vendors, amusement rides, a beer garden operated pursuant to a social affair permit issued by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and related activities. The municipal complex shall be closed to the public beginning at noon to facilitate event setup and mobilization. The township administrator, Centennial Committee,

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police department, Department of Public Works, fire department, and other appropriate officials are authorized to coordinate and facilitate the event, including the issuance of necessary permits and approvals, the provision of m municipal services, the closure of portions of Franklin Avenue, Monroe

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Avenue, Vorhees Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Scott Plaza, Hannenway, and other roadways as deemed necessary by the police department for traffic and public safety purposes. and the waiver of any township fees deemed necessary by the Centennial Committee and or township administrator to affectuate the event. I

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can tell you that both uh social affair permits were approved and authorized already today. >> Um may I have a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda? >> Motion. >> Uh please do roll. >> Miss Bugdansky. >> Yes.

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>> Mr. Bonstra >> is absent. Mr. Melion, >> yes. >> Mr. Shepard, >> yes. and Mayor Lane. >> I >> with an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. >> There's no ordinances for public hearing or consideration. >> Nope. >> Uh we are not going into close session,

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so we don't need to do that. So I would ask now for a motion to adjourn the meeting. So move. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I. >> Any opposed? >> No. >> Hold on. >> I didn't hit the gavl. >> I wondered if you wanted the public to a

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comment >> on >> on on a uh a township u a township area. >> That's that's fine. Please come up. We you you came we we had that section in the beginning but come on up.

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>> No problem. >> Anything anything for you? >> I was delayed for with >> That's quite all right. Uh my name is Janet Tumi and I am the um representative of Spring Meadow Association which is a a group of and

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I'm telling them these young men this because they'll be our future leaders and they're part of my residential community for seniors and there's 112

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houses in that community right across uh from um the Y. And uh these 112 houses have uh at least two people in them, sometimes one. And um so they have

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a representative to come here to listen to the township committee because everything that happens in our town comes out of this wonderful committee. there. We're missing um >> Rudy >> Rudy Bonstra and we're missing Matt

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Cavaro who is one of the people I wanted to thank tonight. So I have to repeat myself some other time. But I want you to know that they listened to me because I spoke about a problem in our community

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two years ago about we couldn't cross over the street Whiteoff Avenue. uh safely um because there wasn't any kind of um outlet that would allow us to safely go

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across the street. No, no um pathway or anything like that. And there are some disabled people in my community who need that to travel around by foot. So, I came here and I told them about that and

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I asked if there was any way at all we could get a crosswalk and they pondered it and it was a problem because first of all it cost a lot of money. I didn't realize that and um

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second of all it was a dangerous area and um and it costs a lot of money. So those are heavy problems for them to have this new problem laid on them because they have a lot of problems. So you heard all the problems they had but

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they listened and um that very week Mr. Cavalo who isn't here tonight to thank um he is the one that manages all these little problems that they have. This is a little problem for them,

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believe it or not, but a very expensive one. Just a little under $100,000 to this to have a crosswalk across. So, uh, when I asked them, he immediately

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went to the state of New Jersey to look and to see if there was some grant that he could find to pay for this because that's a big problem because otherwise, if we did it, we would have to do it with a lot of our

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own money here in Wyoff and they don't like to spend our money, our tax money, which is very good for us. Okay. So, believe it or not, he found this wonderful grant from the state that

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dealt with safety. It dealt with um um commerce, meaning going across the street. It dealt with automobile safety and um and several other things that was

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included in my problem to the township committee. Can you believe that? That he found this grant. it was almost $70,000 and um

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and he then wrote up a petition for Whiteoff to get that grant and they got the grant that we got the money to do this. It was a miracle and thank you so much to Matt Cavalo and the rest of the

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township committee for listening to me about this problem. I can't believe I'm here after two years thanking them all again because we've done so much. I spent an hour and a half sitting outside looking that all those

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state and they were the state trucks out there, not the Wyoff trucks. The state trucks were out there on Wyoff Avenue fixing it all up. >> I have one request of you. >> Yes. >> It's still closed.

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>> Yes. and that it's it's very hazardous without the >> it's still not ready. >> Please make sure that residents do not use that. >> Oh, no. Appropriately. >> We've told them. We've told them. >> Thank you. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Okay. But I wanted to tell them that because it's important that they listen to people like me. Just a plain ordinary person. By the way, I have two of you. I have two Eagle Scouts, two grandkids that are Eagle

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Scouts. >> I think you're great. >> And they'll >> You are anything but ordinary. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much everybody to everybody for what you've done. Also, I got a call just before I was leaving as

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at 6:30. So, that's why I'm a little late. It was a little late. Um and it was from uh the president of our association's wife. She told me now she asked me to discuss this with you about

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a year ago and I did I asked her about it because there's a lot of dead wood in the back of uh spring metal uh houses and they were concerned about a fire safety problem because a lot of dead

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wood can uh be struck by lightning and you know anyway they explained to me that they have a lot of that property in in white. It's difficult job, but

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Mr. Cavalo never forgot my inquiry about it. and he was able to send over two or three workers today in back of Spring Meadow to take down five trees that were

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rotten and to pick up all this extra lumber all over the place. And the people were so grateful and the president of our association's wife called me. She said, "Can you thank them

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for us because it looks wonderful and we feel safe again?" So, thank you very much for that. And >> two thank yous. >> Yes. Is that it? >> And thank you. >> Thank you very much. And >> and Matt, please tell him. Yes.

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>> He's watching. He He just heard you. >> And just And just so you know, we we broke protocol just for you. >> Thank you very much. very appreciative. >> You're very welcome. Great to see you. Say hi to your friends. So, we have a we

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have a motion in a second to journ. Yes. All those in favor say I. Any opposed? No. >> Meeting adjourned. Thank you.