Oh my. >> Yes. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. I'd like to call the regular meeting of the White Township Committee to order. Uh the Tuesday, May 5th at 7 p.m. Um Pete, would you uh lead us in the flag,
please? 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 justice for all. >> Please remain standing. like Rabbi
Waxman. Rabbi >> Ribono Shalom, God of the universe, we pray for your guidance and wisdom for our commissioners. May they have insight to understand how to act and discernment to put the public
needs first. May our township in this its hundth year prosper under their guidance and leadership and be a welcoming place to all who live and work here. May your spirit emanate over all people of good faith to promote
understanding and brotherhood throughout our town and make it a bay a fitting home for all our worthy endeavors. The nomar and let us say amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you very much. >> There you go. Rabbi,
please read the open public meeting. >> 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 newspaper of the township, the Bergen Record, and the Ridgewood News. 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 sent to it,
excuse me, was posted in Memorial Town Hall by the municipal clerk's office and posted on our municipal website in accordance with the new law. Roll call. Miss Bdansky >> here. >> Mr. Bona >> here. >> Mr. Melion >> here. >> Mr. Shepard >> here.
>> And Mayor Lane >> here. Uh Nancy, please confirm the township committee's reviewed and signed all the vouchers for payment and that the mayor and municipal clerk have signed any necessary documents. >> We have, Mr. Mayor. >> Okay. Have a a motion to open up the
meeting for public time. >> Motion second. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Any opposed? Seeing none, the meeting is now open to the public. Uh 20 minute public comment period, five minutes per speaker for public comment on any
governmental issue. that a member of the public feels may be of concern to the residents of the town of Whiteoff. Please step forward to the microphone as you are. Uh if you wish to make a comment and just state state your name for the record. >> My name is James Treer.
>> Hi James. >> Hi. >> How are you? >> Okay. I'm a lived in this town for 27 years. All my kids graduated from here. They all have good jobs thanks to the school education of the system. But the reason I'm here is I've had some very
serious surgeries the last few years. I can't get around anymore. I had a quadricep done eight months ago and here before that a quadriple bypass and I had stage four cancer but I've been in remission for quite some time. I'm having a little bit of a problem because
my side of the street on GP and Terrace Drive uh or anyone that has a house behind me up up the street to Lincoln and down to my side. I have no sewer bases on my side. So, the water runs down, rocks come down, whatever physical work that's
being done up there comes down on my side of the road and it sits on the front of my sidewalk. Now, I sweep it and my wife does. I'm 74, my wife's 70. And uh after all these years, I said, I don't know why I never brought this up. A gentleman came up to me the other day
and said, what are you trying to do here? I said, I got to sweep this up. He goes, you shouldn't be doing all this work. I know you didn't want to have that that brace on the ankle to your groin for 7 months. He goes, "Uh, what's the problem?" I said, "Well, I have no
sewer bases and all the dirt and rocks come onto this sidewalk and I'm afraid of somebody will eventually fall and I'm going to be responsible for it." He said, "You should go to the town hall and explain to him the other side has three sewer bases right where you are.
>> I have none on my side, so anything that comes down winds up in the front of my sidewalk. I was hoping I can maybe get a Mason to bring it up a little bit. And I was saying, well, maybe the town won't let that happen or maybe they'll be afraid someone may fall because of the height. So, I just wanted to bring it to
your attention cuz I really don't know what I should do. >> Sure. If if you make sure Matt Matt, would you please get his address? >> 437 Goblin. Correct. >> And we'll we'll have we'll have uh Joe Vanderl from the Department of Public Works go take a look. Okay. And if you
give Matt also your contact information, we'll make sure that we get back to you with hopefully some kind of resolution. But the good news is, >> you know, thank God you're in good health now. >> Somebody must be watching over you. I hope so. >> I don't know whether it's the exercise from sweeping the stones.
>> Well, my wife is doing some hard work now. >> All right. But >> God bless her. >> We'll we'll we'll take a look at it and certainly see if there's something we can do to remediate it. My wife is 70 years old, works 12 hour shifts at the hospital in Hackinack yet >> because now she's the
>> primary care for me actually, >> but uh a little disappointed that I can't do things anymore. >> I mean, it's considering I played two years of baseball in the minor leagues >> and I had a job for so long that I loved
and I'm also a type 1 diabetic. So, I got a lot of things that are going wrong. You >> got plenty more years. >> I hope so, sir. I hope so. And I'm sorry I have to come up here and ask this because >> I've been about this for years and I said I don't have to do I keep sweeping it. >> We can do we're gonna do
>> Mr. Trumper. Has this been going on forever or since maybe 2001? >> I moved there 27 years ago. >> Okay. >> And that side has no >> I I understand there's a s there's I see a sore a sore base a storm sore basin at the corner
>> on Gothal Road. >> On Gothal. Are you talking on you're talking on terrace? On terrace. Okay. >> Goes onto my sidewalk. >> All right. Cuz I also noticed that the road on Gothal it looks like it's been raised in the last couple years and it it all it falls into your sidewalk as
well. >> That doesn't help. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Can I Can we ask >> Can we ask how long this has been happening though? Well, I the last few years because up until then I didn't mind doing it, but now that I can't can't ask my wife to do it and I I had
to hire landscapers to do the work. Plus, I had a problem last year when I was in the hospital. >> A gentleman sent me a letter that I had to do my hedges again. I couldn't do them, but they were nice enough to say, "Okay, when you get better, try to take care of it." So, I now have someone to
do my landscaping. But he hasn't done those hedges in the front. They're a little hanging on the sidewalk >> and I I don't want anyone to get hurt and I don't want to be responsible for that. >> Thank you. >> It's the first year that I can't really do anything. >> Okay. >> Thank you very much. And you know where the elevator is.
>> Yes, sir. >> Okay. To see the assistant help me. >> You're certainly welcome to stay, but this is going to be a long meeting on >> No, my wife's probably saying, "Where the heck is my husband?" >> Maybe she's watching you on YouTube. >> Oh gosh. >> Okay. >> Right. cuz she uses YouTube all the time.
>> Thank you very much for your comments. >> Your phone number, >> ladies. Any anything? >> 79. >> We good. >> 2046. >> You guys good? >> Okay. Can I have a motion to close the meeting to the public? >> Somebody will reach out to you. Probably be our >> motion second.
>> All those in favor say I. Any opposed? Being none, the motion is closed to the public. >> We have uh two proclamations tonight. >> I will read. That's what >> the first one >> is for
National Fallen Fire Firefighters Memorial Day. Whereas firefighters answer the call to serve with courage, selflessness, and devotion, placing themselves in harm's way to protect lives, property, and communities. And whereas National Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Day is obser observed each year in connection with the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which is 2026 in in 2026 was held May 2nd and 3rd in
Emittsburg, Maryland. And whereas this solemn observance honors the brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and recognizes the families, loved ones, and fellow firefighters who carry forward their memory. And whereas the township
of Woff has a proud tradition of volunteer fire service and the members of the Woff Volunteer Fire Department continue to embody the highest ideals of duty, sacrifice, and community and service. Whereas the township of Whiteoff remembers with particular
reverence firefighter Dana Hannon, a member of the Whiteoff Volunteer Fire Department who gave his life in the line of duty on September 11th, 2001 and those whose sacrifice remains forever part of Whiteoff's history. And whereas
the township committee recognizes that the loss of any firefighter is felt not only by one department of one family, but by the entire fire service and the ities they served. And whereas it is fitting and proper that the township of
White paused to remember all fall fallen firefighters, honor their legacy and express gratitude to those who continue to serve. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the township of township committee of the township of Woff and the county of Bergen, state of New
Jersey hereby recognizes National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day and calls upon all residents to honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. We had further proclaimed that the township committee extends its
deepest respect and appreciation to the families of fallen firefighters and to all members of the fire service who continue to protect our community each and every day. Uh witnessed by my hand this the fifth day of May 2026
under the names of Roger Lane mayor May Bogdanski Rudolph Bonstra Peter Belion and James Shappet. If we could stand for a moment of silence for those service. I think that would be appropriate.
Thank you very much and God bless them. Speaking of God, there's another proclamation. Whereas the people of the United States have since the founding of our nation recognized the value of prayer, reflection, and reliance upon God as a
source of strength, guidance, and unity. And whereas the National Day of Prayer was established by a joint resolution of the United States Congress in 1952 and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, calling upon the citizens of
this nation to turn to God in prayer and meditation. And whereas in 1988, the observance was further designated by law and signed by President Ronald Reagan as an annual event to be held on the first Thursday in May. And whereas the
National Day of Prayer provides an opportunity for Americans of all faiths and backgrounds to join together in prayer for our nation, its leaders, members of the armed forces, first responders, and all those who serve the public. And whereas the township of Woff
has a long proud religious history with strong faith-based community that includes 13 houses of worship representing a variety of traditions and denominations. And whereas these institutions together with their congregations play a vital role in
strengthening the moral and civic fab civic fabric of the community through service, outreach, and fellowship. And whereas the township committee recognizes the importance of fostering opportunities for residents to come together in a spirit of unity,
reflection, and shared purpose consistent with the diverse beliefs and traditions represented within the community. And whereas this observance offers a meaningful opportunity for reflection on the values that unite us, including compassion, humility, service,
and respect for one another. And whereas prayer and reflection have long served as a source of comfort in times of hardship and a foundation for gratitude in times of blessing. Now therefore be it proclaimed by the township committee the township of Whiteoff County of
Bergen State of New Jersey that May 7th 2026 is hereby recognized as national day of prayer in the township of Whiteoff. Be it further proclaimed that residents are encouraged to assert observe this day in a manner meaningful
to them whether individually or in groups through prayer, meditation, reflection or other peaceful expressions consistent with their own faiths and beliefs. Be it further proclaimed that this day serve as an opportunity to seek wisdom for our leaders, strength for
those who serve our community and nation, and continued unity and peace among all people. uh my signature uh also under the names of May Babdansky, Rud Bonstra, Peter Melion, and James Shepard. And I also
like to say that this Thursday we are going to have an interfaith uh prayer service out on the front lawn under the flag pole at 12:00 noon. So, if anybody can make it, if you folks have let some people know, uh it's been posted on our
our social media and uh we look forward to a decent crowd to come together to pray uh for our country, our town, and uh and world peace. Okay. Uh review of business agenda. Matt.
>> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. This evening, we have several resolutions for consideration. Uh, resolution 102 is the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget and more to come to that under the business portion of the meeting. Resolution 103 authorizes the township to submit an application to
the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund in the amount of $61,473.50 for the improvements at Russell Farm. Specifically, the installation of new playground surfacing, including the base curbing and rubber surf rubber safety surface. This is a matching grant. So if awarded, the township will be uh will
need to provide the required local share to complete the project. Resolution 104 authorizes the issuance of estimated tax bills for the third quarter. This is necessary due to delays in the county certifying the tax rate and ensures that we maintain proper cash flow and continue operations without disruption.
105 recognizes May as honor remember month and authorizes the township to fly the honor and remember flag in tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to our country. Chapter uh 10, sorry, number 106 is a chapter 159 resolution to insert revenue and appropriation into the uh budget
that will be adopted shortly. Uh 107 endorses the Burton County Community Development Block Grant application by Hopech Christian Services to improve Willow Lodge. This does not require any municipal funding. It simply allows the county funds to be spent in Whiteoff. 108 approves a updated purchase order
updated purchase order terms and conditions. This provides clear requirements for our vendors and allows them uh allows those terms to be posted on our website and incorporated onto our township purchase orders going forward instead of printing on the printed on the back of them. 109 calls for state to restore the energy tax receipts, funding
and and increase municipal aid. This is part of the broader effort to advocate for property tax relief and a more balanced fiscal relationship between the state and the municipalities and the money that they uh obtain the money that they collect that is supposed to be through the municipalities.
Uh 110 and 111 uh authorized liquor license transfers. Moving on to ordinances for uh introduction. Uh 2087 updates our fire prevention code to reflect recent changes related to smoke alarms. uh carbon monoxide alarms
and secondary power source requirements while also strengthening local provisions for fire hydrants, fire lanes, rapid entry systems, also called our knock boxes, and outside burning. Uh we are also maintaining in our code local fire extinguisher requirements, which is no longer required in the state
code, but is permitted uh to be enforced locally by the division of fire safety. Two, uh sorry, 2088 updates the police promotional procedures by extending the sergeants eligibility list from two years to three years. This brings us more in line with civil service standards. Even though we are not a
civil service municipality, it ensures that the list remains useful and current. And we do have a current uh promotional uh test which is announced for November this year. 2089 establishes the uh framework for local violations bureau schedule and uh updates the
general penalty provisions. A full schedule will be brought forward for approval at the next meeting when the ordinance is up for adoption. 2090 removes the local speeding penalty on township property, including this municipal complex, uh, because it is inconsistent with state law, and is not
enforceable. 2091 consolidates our three animal control regulation ordinances into one into a single chapter covering dogs, cats, and other animals. It has been reviewed by animal control and recommended by them and will be presented to the board of health for a kershey review next week at their
meeting. And ordinance 2092 updates sore regulations including changing the connection threshold from 150 ft from a building to 150 ft from the property line. Clarifying the measurement um from a yeah clarifying the measurement that
is um so it's really not lowering the standard. It's just uh making the the standard instead of from the front of the building it's from the property line itself. Uh this provides a clearer, more practical standard uh that we can enforce. Moved on to ordinances for adoption.
2081 appropriates funds for field uh future field improvements and safety enhancements allowing us to continue investing in our recreational facilities. 2082 appropriates funds in our major vehicle repair account.
2083 authorizes $337,500 from the capital improvement fund for a broad range of needs including police vehicle replacement, firefighter gear, communications equipment, recreation improvements, facility upgrades, and infrastructure re uh repairs across
several departments. 2084 is our annual bond ordinance appropriating 925,000 which includes funding for our annual road program and the purchase of a new DPW truck and plow uh with a hook lift. 2085 cleans up discrepancies in our
filming and fire prevention ordinances, streamlines the the application process and clarifies permitting and insurance coordinations amongst those two codes. And 2086 strengthens our short-term rental restrictions by increasing the minimum rental period from 31 days to 91
days and clarifying that amenities like pools and yards cannot be rented separately. This is about protecting our neighborhood character and the quality of life. Moving on to several updates. All financial disclosures have been filed and I'm pleased to report that
they were submitted on time. A reminder to the residents that the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming primary election is next Tuesday, May 12th. The municipal clerk's office will remain open that evening until 9:00 p.m. that evening to accommodate any last minute registrations. You can also register online. Additionally, a reminder that
dog and cat licenses were due at the end of March. Residents who have not yet renewed are encouraged to do so either online through our portal or in person at the municipal clerk's office and a late fee is now in effect. Fourth quarter property taxes pay fourth quarter property tax payments along with
the first half of our yearly store payments are currently due. Residents can avoid interest by submitting payments no later than May 11th. Uh the Gardens of Wyoff has been officially recognized as a National Wildlife Federation certified wildlife habitat site. I'd like to thank Tim
Brackett for his efforts in securing this designation and a plaque commemorating this achievement will be mounted on a rock face within the park in the near future. The township has once again been awarded platinum level safety certification by the Bergen County Joint Insurance Fund. I want to thank our department heads and especially our safety coordinator Denise
Caparelli for their continued commitment to maintaining a strong safety employment uh workforce. The utility poles on Walden Road have been successfully relocated. Finally, our engineer Boswell is currently working on surveying and final preparation of the roadway and we can
anticipate uh reconstruction that will begin in the next few weeks. We also note that the majority of this project was funded through the New Jersey Department of Transportation local aid program. Uh we are also in the process of preparing our application for this year's NJ DOT local aid program for
Crescent A section 2. As the committee may recall, we um received funding for section one last year and it's our intention pending the award of this year's funding to do both sections together. Similar to our approach with Lage Road, residents have experienced some frustration in the recent road
closures. Woff A and uh Godwin Aav are currently being repaved. Uh while we did request that this work be completed during evening hours, the additional cost and NJ do DOT requirements related to the roadway conditions necessitated daytime operations. Uh we appreciate the
public's patience and while this work is completed and I'm being told that paving is cancelled for tomorrow. Next paving day will be Thursday. Looking ahead, we expect to go out to bid within the next few weeks for our 2026 road resurfacing program which will be conducted during the summer. Our
final list of roads is under review and under adoption uh of the bond ordinance and after the adoption of the bond ordinance, we will proceed with an award. Uh this program will include all roadways that were uh disturbed last year by Ridgewood Water and we will be we as we have been uh coordinating with them to ensure that these roads are
repaved curb to curb. At Polis Field, the new lacrosse practice area has been substantially completed. We're awaiting final closeout documentation from the contractor and our Department of Public Works will be addressing final site cleanup. We're also like to acknowledge the I'd also like to acknowledge the
significant community support behind this project with the approximately $85,000 in private donations raised to match the county open space grant. Uh we are actively working with our website vendor on the development of our new website which will be ADA compliant
and which will improve accessibility and functionality for all residents. We're continuing uh prepare preparations for the Centennial celebration. We are currently seeking vendors for the Centennial Street Fair scheduled for June 27th. Interested parties should contact Denise Cavarelli in my office or
visit the township website for more information. We will be holding our next Centennial Volunteer Meeting next Wednesday, the 13th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ladderback chair room. Anybody interested in assisting with the event is more than welcome to attend. And finally, as we approach the weekend, I
would like to wish mothers in our community a very happy Mother's Day. >> That everything? >> I think so. >> You sure? >> I think so. >> Okay. We'll start with our township committee reports. May, would you kick it off? >> Sure.
>> Um, as Matt Well, I'll mention last a few weeks ago, we attended the breakfast, the awards breakfast um uh the joint insurance fund breakfast where we won the platinum award. Uh last week we had Arbor Day at Washington School
where we planted a tree with the environmental commission commissioners and um the fifth grade students who help plant the tree and mulch it. Uh and we also attended the Christian Healthcare Center gala last week which was very
nice and they spoke about the Heritage Manor East uh capital project they're going to be starting. That's all. Actually, one more thing. Sorry, I almost forgot. Um this Friday, Taste of Wolf um at the YMCA. Um this is the fire um fire department's one of
their biggest fundraisers. It's reasonably priced, $60 per person for a ticket. It starts at 6:30. Um, so if you can attend and support them, that would be great. >> And may they do have a raffle available as well that's still available. Anybody
can reach out to a fire department member for that. >> Okay. And you could go on the YMCA website too as as well to get tickets. >> Jim, you're up. >> Uh, a couple more things in addition to what May said. On the 25th, we had team tidy up uh here in town, which was well
attended, basically with the threatening weather we had. uh fish and chips fundraiser for the ladies dealer was last Friday. The fish was very, very good, I must say. Um Roger and I attended a Eagle Scout project recognition for Neil Chararma at
the Union Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Jennifer Gallamp organized it and Matthew Shore, the historian and trustee, kind of ran the event for us, which was very nice for Neil. Um May 4th, the board of education met last night to talk about their budget, which
was a well attended session. Uh probably the highlights of the meeting, Grace White, who's been with the White House schools for 44 years, announced her retirement be effective in June. Um the parade committee met on April 22nd
and it's just fun to watch this team work. They're just so good at what they do. They're all volunteers and this I just get so impressed by all these the people and what they're doing to get that that parade organized. I think that's it. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Thank you, Mayor. Sure.
>> I attended many of the community events that was just mentioned along with the uh veterans lunch yesterday and uh actually last night also there was a new um pickle ball recyclable box placed at the tennis courts. So uh anyone that has
a broken pickle ball they can now be recycled now at the tennis courts along with the tennis balls. And the tennis courts were very active last night. It was hard to get a picture in there without getting hit by a tennis ball, but we we got it in. Uh Matt mentioned
on the centennial and uh that's all I have. >> Rudy, thank you, Mayor. Mayor, I'm going to start off on a sad note. Um I want to wish and I think I speak for all of us and the township in general, our town hall family and the township in general.
Um on Monday um Jim Adams senior passed away and went home with the Lord and uh he leaves behind um his wife Pam and children Jim, Josh and Jody. Uh Jim is was part of a family in our hundth year.
Uh part of a family whose roots go that deep into Wyoff. He was a third generation farmer in Wyoff. His grandfather Barney founded the farm and his dad um who survives him Jim also was a farmer there. So he was a third generation farmer. Um he will be missed.
Um he was just such a good guy and um we are very wip his is uh poor for having lost him. So, uh, and also, um, my neighbor and someone we're all familiar with died a week ago yesterday. Jerry
get it has passed away at age 94. And Jerry did it his way. Um, he always did things his way. He's been attending meetings here probably for close to 20 years. And, uh, he always had a lot of suggestions. And I think I always his
heart was always in the right place even though some of his suggestions um uh challenged us, let's put it that way. But um I I mean I'm going to miss Jerry. Um I back when he was uh younger and and had a little more uh zest to him, we had
some very interesting over the fence conversations. So but anyway, he has uh he is no longer with us and uh and he'll be missed as well. He'll be missed as well. So, um, I also attended the veterans lunch, the Christian healthcare
gala, the GIF Awards breakfast, team up to tidy up, and and Jimmy, you're right. The fish and chips made by our own Casey Culinary were outstanding. Outstanding. That's all I have, mayor. Thank you. >> Okay. Well, I'm going to try to keep mine brief. Everything that Rudy just mentioned, I attended. Uh, the chicken
was excellent. The chips were great. Uh I would just encourage people uh of faith uh to come uh this Thursday uh out in front of town hall at 12:00 noon. Again, it's been on social media and we uh we put this together uh uh quickly
and uh I want to give credit to uh Carol Ang. She sent me a message asking if we were going to do anything for this and that was only a few days ago. and uh this town operates so well and uh
checking with council and and our group of clergy in town. We've got it off the ground and hopefully uh everybody can attend if you ladies would be so kind as to share that with some of your your neighbors if they're available. That'd be wonderful. Won't be very long. It'll
be at 12:00 noon. Um other than that, I think I'm going to send it over to our township attorney for this report. >> I I don't have anything right now. I just will address a few things at close session later on this evening. That's it. >> All right. We're going to move on to the business uh portion of the meeting
>> and and this evening we're going to be uh handling the 2026 municipal budget before we open anything to the public. May Bansky who's on the committee with Peter uh has some comments to make. May >> thank you. Um tonight we are presenting
the township of Wyoff's 2026 municipal budget. It reflects the reality of significant cost pressures and the deliberate steps we've taken to meet those challenges while maintaining the services we all rely upon every day. The finance committee
consisting of myself and committee man Peter Melion work closely with the township staff throughout this process. We thank Matt, our township administrator, Diana, our director of finance, Fran, our deputy CFO, and all of our department heads for their
collaboration in reviewing the this budget, identifying priorities, and determining where expenses could responsibly be reduced or deferred. The 2026 budget continues to be shaped by cost pressures largely outside of the
town's control. um specifically the 36% rise in state health costs. In response, we've worked with our employee bargaining units to transition to a high deductible health plan, reducing the projected premium increase by
approximately 50% while maintaining comparable coverage. For the average residential property owner in WOV, the municipal portion of the tax bill is projected to increase by approximately $253 for the year. It is
important to note that the municipal portion represents only 16.5% of the total property tax bill. We recognize that any increase matters and we have work to keep this budget as disciplined and controlled as possible under these circumstances.
We have not expanded the size of the government in this budget. Every position and expense has been carefully reviewed to ensure it is necessary and justified and we continue to pursue competitive pricing. We bid services and
explore shared services opportunities wherever it is possible. Thank you, mayor. >> This budget, this budget reflects our core priorities, maintaining essential services, supporting public safety, public works, and community programs while continuing to invest in
infrastructure and plan responsibly for the future. Our goal has been to strike the right balance between fiscal discipline and delivering the high quality service our community expects. We are continuing our road paving program with 700,000 included in this
year's budget, supplemented by grant funding and coordination with utilities. Additional state funding, both already secured and currently being pursued, will support future projects, including Crescent AB and Lands Road. The budget also includes a required down payment
for the renovations to the muchneeded police department, which we plan to begin this winter. The township has secured a $1.1 million congressional appropriations for this project, helping bring the federal tax dollars back to Wyoff and reducing the local burden. We
continue to aggressively pursue grants and outside funding to help offset local costs. A recent example is a newly completed lacrosse practice area, a project totaling 195,000. A vast majority of that cost was funded through
an $85,000 Bergen County Open Space Grant and community support in the form of matching funds with approximately 25,000 coming from the Wyoff open space funds. Our capital plan includes replacing aging police vehicles,
upgrading fire department equipment, and continuing necessary investments in public works. The budget addresses today's needs while keeping an eye on what lies ahead, ensuring we remain on stable financial footing. Tonight, the township committee is considering this
budget for adoption. We believe it reflects a responsible approach to maintaining services, addressing unavoidable costs, increasing continuing needed infrastructure investment, and preserving YOLO's long-term financial stab stability.
>> Okay. Any other budget comments prior to us opening to the public? We're okay. Good. All right. I ask for a motion to open the public hearing for further consideration of 2026 municipal budget. >> Motion to open to the public. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I.
>> Anybody opposed? No. Motion carries. This is the time for public hearing comment period for the 2026 municipal budget. Two minutes per speaker for public comment on the 2026 municipal budget. Uh please uh step forward to the
microphone if you have any comments to make with regard to the budget. >> Hearing and seeing none I motion to close public comment. >> Second. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I. I. >> Any opposed? There being none the the uh
public portion of the 2026 municipal budget hearing is closed. Now we'd like to get a motion to adopt the 2026 municipal budget via resolution 26-102. >> Motion to adopt the 2026 municipal budget.
>> Second. >> Uh roll call, please. >> Miss Bogdansky, >> yes. >> Mr. Ba, >> yes. >> Mr. Melkion, >> yes. >> Mr. Shepard, >> yes. >> And Mayor Lane, >> yes. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. >> Uh Nancy, please read the consent agenda.
>> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. All matters listed below are considered by the township committee to be routine in nature. There will 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. First, we have minutes for approval from the April 21st
21st, 2026 regular meeting and our bill list resolution and then several resolutions for adoption authorizing submission of a 2026 Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Municipal Park improvement grant application. Preparation of 2026 estimated tax bills
May as honor and remember month. Chapter 159 for Pumpton Lake CFO shared service agreement. Endorse the Hopech Christian Services Community Development Block Grant application for Willow Lodge improvements phase one, approving new
purchase order terms and conditions, restoring energy tax receipts, and increasing municipal aid to provide real property tax relief, transfer of liquor license number 0270-44-006-009 from active to pocket license, and transfer of liquor license number
0270-44-004 4- Z006 from pocket to active license. We have several ordinances for introduction. The first is 2087, an ordinance amending chapter 115 fire prevention and chapter 113 fees of the
code of the township of Wyoff to update fire prevention code references, residential smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, portable fire extinguisher and secondary power source identification label compliance requirements, fire hydrant and fire department connection standards, rapid entry system and fire
lane requirements, outside burning regulations and related fees. Number 2088, an ordinance to amend chapter 54, police department, subsection 54-3.1 of the code of the township of Woff, County of Bergen State of New Jersey, regarding police promotional eligibility
lift. Number 2089, an ordinance to amend chapter one, general provisions, article two, general penalty, and chapter 177, vehicles and traffic, article one, general provisions of the code of the township of Wyoff, and to repeal subsection 177-27 to establish a local supplemental
violations bureau traffic, excuse me, schedule framework and clarify vehicles and traffic penalties. Number 2090, an ordinance to amend chapter 177, vehicles and traffic, article 12, schedule subsection 177-52.1,
schedule U, speed limits on township property of the code of the township of Woff to remove certain local penalty provisions. Number 2091, an ordinance repealing chapter 106 cats of the code of the township of Woff, repealing and replacing chapter 111 dogs with a new
chapter 111 entitled dogs, cats, and other animals, and amending chapter 113 fees to establish fees related to dogs, cats, and other animals. Number 2092, an ordinance amending chapter 157 sewers of the county of excuse me of the code of
the township of Wyoff in the county of Bergen, state of New Jersey to revise certain provisions concerning required connections to public or or authority sewers and to repeal the connection option when more than one sewer is available. We have quite a few motions as well.
The first is to approve requests for special event by resident Britney Landau, founder of the Woff Run Club, to hold a 5K run and onem walk on Saturday, October 3rd, utilizing the previously established route which begins and ends at Eisenhower Middle School. This approval is contingent on authorization
from the board of education for the use of the school property. Memorialize and approve special event requests by Wolf Reform Church to post temporary signs in recognition of teacher appreciation week along the nursery school building at 580 Wolf Avenue for a 10-day period which began
on May 3rd. Memorialize and approve special event requests by the volunteer fire department's ladies auxiliary to hold a drive-through pickup only fish and chips dinner fundraiser, which was held at fire company number two on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Approve request for special event
by the Centennial Day Committee to post temporary lawn signs promoting the street fair and the fireworks to be held on Saturday, June 27th. Approve requests for special event by Friends of TJ 5K race and fun run on Sunday, May 17th, utilizing the previously established route, which begins and ends at
Eisenhower Middle School. The board of education has approved the use of school property, the posting of temporary temporary lawn signs for the 10-day period prior to the event, was also requested. Approve request to permit a brief voluntary moment of prayer and reflection in recognition of the
National Day of Prayer to take place on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 12 noon outside the municipal building, including on or near the town town hall front lawn and flagpole area as may be directed by the township in coordination with the Wolf Interfaith Network expressly as township authorized
government speech and not as the opening of the town hall front lawn, flagpole area, or municipal campus as a public forum consistent with resolution number 26-2. 21. May I have a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda? >> Motion. >> Second.
>> Roll call. >> Miss Bdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bstra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes. But I abstain on the um minute meeting from April 21st. >> Thank you, Mr. Shepard. >> Yes.
>> And Mayor Lane. >> I vote I. Hey, I just want to make a quick comment on uh motion B which references the White Coffee Reform Church Nursery School. They were just awarded a five-star rating which is the highest rating that a nursery school can
receive. So, congratulations to them on that and yes, I vote I. >> Thank you. With an affirmative vote, the consent agenda is approved. Mayor Lane, we have six ordinances on tonight's agenda for public hearing and further consideration. The first is ordinance number 2081, which is an ordinance appropriating funds for future field
improvements and safety enhancements for second reading by title only and a copy of this ordinance has been posted on our municipal website on the bulletin board and town hall where public notices are customarily posted and copies have been made available to members of the general public of the township who have requested the same. This is a time and
place for public hearing on ordinance 2081 and all persons who wish to be heard, please state your name before making your comment. If you wish to make a comment, please step forward to the microphone. >> I move that the public hearing on ordinance 2081 be closed.
>> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I opposed. Motion carries. >> Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of Wolf that ordinance number 2081 after public hearing and further consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said
ordinance on the township's website as provided by law. a motion. >> I move worded 2081 on second reading by title. Second roll call, please. >> Miss Bogdansky, >> yes. >> Mr. Bonstra,
>> yes. >> Mr. Melion, >> yes. >> Mr. Shepard, >> yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> I >> with an affirmative vote. The motion is approved. The second ordinance on tonight's agenda is 2082, which is an ordinance appropriating funds for major vehicle repairs for second reading by title only. The copy of this ordinance has been posted on our municipal website
on the bulletin board and town hall where public notices are customarily posted and copies have been made available to members of the general public of the township who have requested the same. >> This is the time and place for public hearing of an ordinance 2082 and all persons who wish to be heard please state your name before making a comment.
If you wish to make a comment, please step forward to the microphone. >> Hearing and seeing none, I move that public hearing on ordinance 2082 be closed. >> Second. >> All those in favor say I. Any opposed? And being none, motion carries. >> Be it resolved by the township committee
of the township of Wyoff that ordinance number 2082 after public hearing and further consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said ordinance on the township's website as provided by law. >> Move ordinance 2082 and second reading
by title. >> Second. >> Okay. Roll call, please. >> Thank you. Miss Bogdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bonra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes. Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> I. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. The third ordinance on tonight's agenda is 2083, which is an
ordinance authorizing $337,500 for various improvements and capital expenditures in the township of Whiteall for second reading by title only. And a copy of this ordinance has been posted on our municipal website on the bulletin board and town hall where public notices are customarily posted and copies have been made available to members of the
general public of the Tachuk who have requested the same. This is the time and place for the public hearing on ordinance 2083. And all persons who wish to be heard, please state your name before making a comment. If you wish to make a comment, please step over to the microphone.
>> Seeing none, I move that the public hearing on ordinance 2083 be closed. >> Second. All those in favor say I. >> Opposed. There being none, motion carries. Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of white golf that ordinance number 2083 after public hearing and further consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk
is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said ordinance on the township's website as provided by law. >> I move ordinance 2083. I second for reading by title. >> Second roll call Nancy. >> Miss Bdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bonstra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> Hi. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. The fourth ordinance is 2084, which is a bond ordinance providing for various capital improvements in and by the township of Wyoff in the county of Bergen, New Jersey, appropriating $925,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance
of 880 $878,000 in bonds or notes of the township to finance part of the cost thereof for second reading by title only. And a copy of this ordinance has been posted on our municipal website on the bulletin board and town hall where public notices are customarily posted and copies have been made available to members of the general
public of the township who requested the same. This is the time and place for the public hearing on ordinance 2084 and all persons who wish to be heard, please state your name before making a comment. If you wish to make a comment, please step forward to the microphone.
>> I move that the public hearing on ordinance 2084 be closed. >> Second. All those in favor say I. Any opposed? That being none, motion carries. >> Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of Woff that ordinance 2084 after public hearing and further
consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said ordinance on the township's website as provided by law. >> I move ordinance 2084 and second reading by title only. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Miss Bdansky.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Bonstra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes. Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> Hi. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. The fifth ordinance is 2085, which is an ordinance amending chapter 114A filming, chapter 115, fire prevention, and chapter 113 fees of the
code of the township of to consolidate filming related fees in chapter 113 and to clarify filming permit, insurance, public safety, and fire prevention requirements. for second reading by title only. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on our municipal website on the bulletin board
and town hall where public notices are customarily posted. Copies have been made available to members of the general public of the township who requested the same. >> This is the time and place for the public hearing on ordinance 2085 and all persons who wish to be heard, please state your name before your comment. If you wish to make a comment, please step
forward to the microphone. >> Hearing and seeing none, I move that public hearing on ordinance 2085 be closed. Second. All those in favor say I. >> Any opposed? That being done, motion carries. >> Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of Wyoff that ordinance number 2085 after public hearing and
further consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said ordinance on the township's website as provided by law. >> I move ordinance 2085 on second reading by title only. >> Second.
>> Roll call, please. Next. >> Miss Bogdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bonstra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes. >> Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> I. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. The sixth and final ordinance on tonight's agenda is 2086, which is an ordinance to amend chapter 144 entitled prohibition of short-term rental
property of the code of the township of Wylo to extend the minimum permitted rental term from 31 days to 91 days and to clarify the prohibition on the rental of amenities, features, accessories, and impertinances associated with a dwelling. for second reading by title only and a copy of this ordinance has
been posted on our municipal website on the bulletin board and town hall where public notices are customarily posted and copies have been made available to members of the general public of the tachipool requested the same. >> I love the word of pertinances. In any event, this is the time and place for the public hearing on ordinance 2086.
All persons who wish to be heard, please state your name before making a comment. If you wish to make a comment, please step forward to the microphone. Seeing and hearing no one, I move that public hearing on ordinance 2086 be closed. >> Second. All those in favor say I. Any
>> opposed. There being none, motion carries. >> Be it resolved by the township of committee of the township of Wyoff that ordinance number 2086 after public hearing and further consideration is hereby adopted and the municipal clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the notice of final passage of said ordinance on the township's website
as provided by law. I move ordinance number 2086 on second reading by second. Uh roll call, please. >> Miss Bogdansky, >> yes. >> Mr. Bonstra, yes. >> Mr. Melion, >> yes. >> Mr. Shepard, >> yes. >> And Mayor Lane, >> I. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved.
>> Uh, can I have a motion to enter into close session, please? Move to adopt resolution 26 C6, enter close session. Discussion second. >> Miss Bdansky, >> yes. >> Mr. Ba, >> yes. >> Mr. Melion, >> yes. >> Mr. Shepard, >> yes. and Mayor Lane. >> I
>> with an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. >> Mr. Mayor, the town there, we do not anticipate uh conducting any more business when we come out to close the meeting. All right. So, ladies, we're going to go into close session.