Yes. >> I'd like to call the uh Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 regular meeting of W White Township committee. uh call us. Uh let's please rise for flag salute and concert
committeeman Shepard will lead us in salute. >> Ready salute. Begin 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 for an invocation by Reverend West Kenyon of the Whiteoff Assembly Church of God. Gracious heavenly father, we are thankful for this beautiful city that we stand in tonight.
Lord, what makes that city great are these leaders before us today. And it doesn't just stop there. There are so many others, Lord, behind the scenes working so hard. Lord, in the middle of winter here with that beautiful white snow that came, it added
a greater responsibility to so many. Lord, I'm thankful that you gave them the strength to clear streets, to do the work that needed to be done. Lord, I know that not everybody's been happy. Not everybody will be happy, but Lord, I ask that you will bring a peace across
this city. Lord, give us the patience that we need to be able to handle every single crisis and situation that comes our way. But Lord, tonight I would especially pray for those that might be facing the cold in a different way in their home or situation they're scared
to even ask for help about. Help them tonight in a very special way. I would also pray for our kids, Lord Jesus, throughout our schools that God you will guide them, protect them, lead them, and help them. And we ask this in your
precious name tonight. Amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you very, please read the Open Public Meetings Act. >> 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 newspaper of the township, the Ridgewood News and the 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 sent to at least two newspapers, including the official newspaper of the township, the Ridgewood News and the Record, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll call. Miss Bugdansky >> here. >> Mr. Bonstra >> here. >> Mr. Melkion here.
>> Mr. Shepert >> here. >> And Mayor Lane >> here. >> Thank you. >> Nancy, can you confirm that the township committees reviewed and signed all the vouchers for payment? >> Yes, they have. Mr. Mayor. >> Excellent. I'd like to uh I'll accept a motion now to open the meeting to the
public for 20 minute public comment period. >> Motion. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I any opposed? Okay. We have a 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 township of White. Please step forward to the microphone if you wish to make a comment and please state your name for the record. >> Hi, good evening. Elsa Carbone 420
Bramley. First, I would like to thank Woff for having this wonderful calendar, but beyond that, I want to thank the individuals who put it together because I thought it was one of the most creative and artistic calendars that we had. And I especially like the way that
it was by year with so many great photographs. So, all of the council members and their committees, I want to thank them. >> Thank you. On that note, we really should note that uh 90 plus% of that calendar was
prepared by Tom Madigan. He did a lot of the selections along with along with Pete >> and then at the last minute, you know, Pete and I finished it off, but we've gotten nothing but compliments. So, thank you very much. Much appreciated. >> Uh, anybody else have any public comment
for >> Good evening. Um, my name is Mindy Winer. I've been uh live at 182. Been there 1994. I'm speaking tonight because of the ongoing concerns about vehicles speeding on Hillrest Avenue. Hillrest is a busy
cross street between Midland Park and White. Our house is the next to the last one on our side in Woff. The street name changes to Sycamac and Midland Park. Sycam is a long uphill street that crests upon entering Wyoff, which makes
backing out of our driveway onto Hillrest especially challenging. I have from time to time seen Midland Park police parked along Sycamac presumably monotone speeding. I have never seen a parked police white police car on Hillrest nor on the two streets that
branch off Hillrest Lavell Court and Clover Lane. I spoke to a police officer in September 2024 followed up in September 2025. He mentioned they could periodically put up the speed monitoring unit on Hillrest, but this has not yet
happened. I am also aware that the speed limit was changed was excuse me was reduced from 30 to 25 about a year ago but I have not noticed any changing in the speeding behaviors. I am asking the township to consider several actions on
Hillrest including periodic placement of the speed speed monitoring unit periodic police vehicle enforcement and consideration of installing a speed hump as a speed deterrent. I appreciate the opportunity to bring this matter to your
attention. Thank you. >> Appreciate your comments. We'll we'll bring them to the attention of police department. >> Thank you. >> For those of you that just walked in, this is the open public meeting portion of our meeting. So, if you have any desire to come up to the microphone on
any issue, now's the time. >> Anybody else? >> I Yes, that's Yeah. Oh. Oh, go ahead. >> Sure. >> Thank you. >> Good evening. Thank you for um taking my comments. Christina Holstrom, 208
Hillrest Avenue. Um I came before this committee on August 19th, 2025 regarding extending the sidewalk on Hillrest Avenue um in front of 180 Hillrest Avenue. So 180 goes right to the township line. Um I'm not going to
reiterate my comments from August 19th because they're in the record. Um but this particular stretch um is particularly dangerous. The snow has added another layer and as as during the invocation, thank you for getting
the roads cleared. We all appreciate that because yeah, it was a lot. Um but it did what has happened with the sidewalk. There's a little bit of slope on the property and there's no sidewalk and the snow as it gets plowed, there's now a bank of
snow and a slope. So, as you're walking that stretch, it's really difficult to, you know, there's nowhere to go. Um cars can't see you when they're coming up the street, especially if it's dawn or dusk. Um it, you know, you're just not visible
there until the cars are right there. I also I did go to the zoning board meeting where they um were asking for the variance and I know the plans have been approved and I saw no sidewalk in the in the approved plans. Um the the
builder at the time didn't seem averse to putting in sidewalks, but um they don't appear to be in the plans. And I understand if that was not um I would just invite any of you to walk that particular stretch of Hillrest dawn dusk
during the snow. Bring a dog, bring a stroller, see what it's like because all the people that are on that block, commuters, they're all doing the same thing. Um, >> is it one home? Is there one? >> It's just one in front of the property 180 which is on the corner right at the
crest of the hill. >> Um, and as Mindy Winer stated, yes, thank you for the speed limit being lowered, but um, there are cars that are exceeding the speed limit. Um, you know, Midland Park does enforce, but they're
still they're still coming up over that hill and there we are. dogs, strollers. Um, so if there's any way to review this or maybe think about it again, I I don't know, but um we'd appreciate if you could reconsider.
Thank you for your time. >> Mayor, if I may have a question. >> Yes. >> What's the address of the property? Could Could you >> 180 >> 180 and you said that property was in front of the board of adjustment with an application just recently? >> They Yes. So, the the house had been
sold maybe last spring, so it changed hands, and we thought, what a great time to try to get sidewalks in. Um, and the builder came before uh asking for a couple of variances to the zoning board. Um, and when we talked about the
sidewalks, I spoke and a couple of other people spoke and the builder was like, "Okay, we'll check into it." Didn't seem averse to the idea, but I guess it didn't it didn't make it into the final plan. Okay. Thank you. >> When was that? In August, you said that
meeting in August. >> I came to the township committee August 19th. I'm sorry. I don't have the zoning board. >> Okay. >> Date. >> If I may. Um, and I'm aware of obviously I'm aware of it. I live on Hillrest. Um,
>> are you going to step before the mic? >> No, I'm going to talk to the attorney. Mayor, >> um, I'm going to check on the plans because it was my understanding that they were going to put a sidewalk in there. So, I'm going to check the plans myself on behalf of the the uh township committee. >> I appreciate that.
>> I looked at the plans and it's possible I just >> No, you could be right, but I'm going to check it because my understanding was they were going to the uh the person who bought the house is going to construct it. My understanding was they were going to put a sidewalk in there. So, I'll check it on behalf of the township committee just to see what >> they have official action already.
>> Yes. No. >> Is there um is there a way for for those of us who live on the street to get a final answer on that whether they are or aren't? >> Nancy. I'll reach back. I'll reach out to you. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Contact.
>> Just give me your email address >> now. >> Um maybe after me. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> All good. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thanks for your comments, >> sir. Sure.
Well, thank you and good evening. My name is Steve Sarat. I live in 336 Bo and I'm here to request a dedication to a street sign to my father-in-law. And I'll explain.
So, for over 40 years, Staff Sergeant Kenneth T. Lockart proudly called White, New Jersey his home. Originally from Duth, Minnesota, Ken served bravely as a tail gunner. Excuse me. during World War II. On his 14th bombing mission, his plane was shot down over
Geese in Germany. Amidst smoke, fire, and the loss of several crew members, Ken escaped through the Bombay doors. Tragically parachuted, sorry. This parachute became caught during his descent, resulting in severe jolt that
broke his pelvis. Ken landed in a field where he was first confronted by local farmers and then captured by German soldiers. Despite his injuries, he endured improvement. >> Take your time. It's >> all right. You must stand next to him for a minute. Maybe that'll help.
>> Come on up. >> I know. Well, we all might >> got tissues. Despite his injuries, he endured a brutal death. Martin Hamburg. Unable to walk, he traded chocolate and
cigarettes for a baby buggy crit for support. And he eventually his fellow. He spent 11 months in a P camp before being liberated by George Patton's general George Patton's third army. Upon
returning home, Ken began a 38 career year career with Campbell Soup relocating often before finally settling in Woff with his wife Barb. They made their home in Forest Avenue where they lived
for nearly four decades. Steve is a huge supporter of my dad who passed away 10 years ago. >> Kim was a decorated World War II veteran B and a Purple Heart recipient. In recognition of his service and
sacrifice, we his daughter Sue and I would like to propose a street sign dedication in his honor. Specifically, we are requesting that a commemorative sign be placed above the street sign on Vis Avenue, similar to others we've
seen around town. We would be grateful for your guidance on how to move forward with this request and what steps are needed to begin the process. Thank you for your time and consideration and I'd like to submit something for the record if I can. Can I submit
it to the attorney? Thank you for your time. >> Thank you very much for that moving story. And if you give your contact information to Nancy. >> Oh, you have it? >> Y. >> Oh, okay. >> Sir, would you be willing to email me your document though, your notes?
>> I'm going to write down my email address. >> Sorry for the >> Don't apologize. I just want to make sure I sound great. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you. Thank you for all you do for Whiteoff. >> Thank you.
>> Can I pipe up again on this? >> Thank you, Rean. >> Currently, um we don't have a vehicle to do so to to honor this request. Now, we name streets after
fallen soldiers who died in combat or as we recently did former mayors. We have a protocol we do to name streets which are not already named or to change a name. >> Um some towns do affix the name of a
veteran or someone who served above the current street sign which would be Boris. >> Right. >> We don't have the ability to do that right now because we don't have an ordinance that controls it which we maybe should look at. >> So we have a way >> my street has a somebody named LS his
name. My street has Glend Drive and Boulder it says because that's because the other side below it. >> That's because he he was killed in in in time of war. >> Okay. >> Okay. So that's >> all all our streets are for people that >> all our streets that have them are for
people that died in that died in combat >> during time of war in the service. Um you know they were killed in war actually. But we also have some streets who have fortunately we there were no more veterans who were killed killed in war. That's a good
thing. So the ordinance we currently have which controls naming streets for veterans was expanded to include former mayors for whatever reason which we've done. We've named we have a gallant camp court. We have a McNamera court and do we have one other? >> They were new.
>> They have to be deceased. >> Those were new streets. Right. >> Except for back. >> Except for that was a change and and and we had >> Well, we also changed High Street for Dana Hannon because we considered >> he was actually he was killed in time of war actually even though he was not in
the military. He was in New York Fire Department was killed in time war >> and there were no houses on the street >> and there were no houses on the street. But I see I know Hawthorne aff fixes names to existing streets um per request of you know for people
who have passed away in war or whatever. Maybe we should look at it. >> Oh something to be review. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Can I Mr. >> I mean I'll take the lead. >> Absolutely. >> I'm sorry. >> Did you offer? >> Yeah. Actually I' I've been speaking to Mr. Surat. We I've approached um you
know I've spoken to um Mr. Becker and Matt Cavalo about it >> and as they suggested which you're suggesting now is that we should have some sort of ordinance. >> Um and I explained to Mr. Surat that that would take time for us to find out what guidelines applications that have
to be submitted. >> Um there has to be some sort of order to having people approach us um to request such a thing as that. And Mr. Surat is not asking for the street name to be changed. Perhaps having that name on top
of Borhees Avenue. So, um like I said, we're working on that and um unfortunately it's not that easy to do it overnight, but I have approached everyone about it um as far as um our legal counsel and our business
administrator. >> Right. Um but I I do agree that we need to look into it and >> complete an ordinance >> and and just the program in Hawthorne the street we did look into it. It is for people also who died in combat. >> Oh it is? >> Yes. The only program that we saw that I
saw that quickly came out that I can remember is Edison had a program where they allowed streets to be named but I don't remember. There were criteria for it and but it was for it was for people that didn't pass away but all of the programs the other programs that we did look at were for people who did.
>> They're all war dead. >> They're all war dead. >> Okay. Okay. >> Medal of honor. >> I mean no. >> Well, rest assured this is >> we'll look into it. >> We'll we'll take this under recipient. >> I'm sorry. Yeah. Yeah. I we we heard that. We'll definitely take this this
under consideration. We have your contact information. We'll definitely get back to you. >> Thank you so much. >> Yeah. You're very welcome and thank you for sharing that uh emotional tribute to your family member. >> Thank you. >> Is there anybody else that has any uh public comment?
There being none, I'll ask for a motion to close the public. >> Motion second. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. Any oppose? >> Motion's carried. >> We'll do a review of the business agenda
by administrator. >> Thank you. We have the uh minutes from the January 20th meeting along with the uh normal authorization to pay bills. We have an authorization for our uh professional service contract for our special counsel, Jeff Lipkin. He's our insurance
council if you recall. Uh we have a contract for civil solutions for our tax map preparation. uh that is uh to go along with uh ordinance 2060 which authorizes the special emergency for the tax maps. We
have a contract for the municipal website. Uh as I've mentioned before, our municipal website is reaching the end of its life uh useful life and it will actually be discontinued to be serviceable as of July. Um, we've been
pushing this off, uh, looking at different vendors and we're going to stick with the same vendor we're actually using now. Uh, which actually makes the transition a little easier. Um, and that'll be at the cost of 20,400 for this year and that includes the revamp.
Uh, temporary budget. >> Is there anything major in the re? >> It's going to look different. It's going to look very different, >> but um >> is the audio I um for ADA >> comp? The audio I is for the ADA compliance. Um so there's requirements
under the Americans with Disabilities Act that technically go into effect next year that all government websites have to be ADA compliant. Uh so this will actually bring our website into ADA compliant as well. >> Good. >> Thank you. Uh we have the 20 we have a
uh budget uh sorry a temporary budget amendment uh having to deal with the municipal website having to and having to also deal with the um medical insurance uh and funding the full difference car uh contributions for
our employees that we have to make on uh for March one. uh resolution authorizing our submission of the 2026 recreate local recreation improvement grant. We're applying to
replace the uh molt surface at Russell Park playground with a rubberized surface. This will be the first playground that we start doing, probably the first of many. Uh less maintenance uh and actually the rubberized surface is actually considered to be safer than
the than a than a mulch surface. And finally, two resolutions uh one one for the Polus lacrosse uh project. That ordinance is being adopted this evening. Ordinance 2061, which authorizes the acceptance of the grant along with our
matching portion. Uh that uh wall project comes in at 90,000. Yes. Do I have that resolution? >> Yes, you should have it. Yep. Hold on. Add it to the end of
>> I think it's 193,000. >> Thank you. >> Yep. 193,000. 164 will be covered by the grant and by matching grant matching gifts and the other 28,000 will be covered from the municipal open space trust fund. So
municipal portion of this project is about 28,000 on $190,000 project. I I really do want to thank the donors and thank the county open space program for for this program. And then finally is an authorization uh authorizing an access agreement for Carile Company to
reinstall a groundwater monitoring well that was on the Pulisfield property and might have been removed during construction of PIS field. Uh it's no cost to the township. They're going to reinstall it. Uh but this is an access agreement allowing them to come
back in and put this monitoring well back in. Uh there are no motions and no ordinances for introduction. Uh just some updates. Dog and cat licensing is ongoing. March 31st is the last day before the late fee to uh register your
dog and cat. The finance committee meetings are ongoing. We are working on the 2025 budget. We've been meeting individually with all our departments um and we'll be sorry 2026 budget and uh we look forward to presenting it to the full committee uh at a later date. The
League of Municipalities 32nd annual Lewis Bay II Future Memorial Leaders Scholarship for High School Junior and Seniors applications are out and they're due March 2nd. Information is on our website. Um the first quarter safety meeting will be on
February 12th. Uh, as you might hear, you can actually hear some ampl amplification in this room and we have been getting some complaints that you couldn't hear the uh audio on YouTube. Uh, our company did
come in uh and we now have them on schedule to come in twice a year and check the audio. Uh, it's actually included in our maintenance contract. They'll check the audio levels. some of the things were uh off on the uh uh base below below the on the sound system but
also on the settings inside uh for YouTube uh transmission. Uh so that is now working. They were here for about 4 hours last week getting that up and running. And finally, I just want to thank the TPW for the work they did on the storm and thank to our fire, EMS, and police department for being there
and standing by uh for their standbys that they did during the storm as well. That's all I got. >> What is What is the water thing that Carlos What are they monitoring for? Like stuff or is that >> No, this is a underground contamination on one of the on area one of the um
>> adjacent properties. >> Adjacent properties. There was a monitoring well on that property prior to the installation of Polus Field and when they came to come check it, the well is not there. >> Any other questions of Matt? We'll move on to the consent committee
report. N would you uh may you want to kick it off? >> Sure. >> Um I actually don't have much to report um since the last meeting. Um thank you Mr. Mayor for reporting on the fire on behalf of myself or the fire um as fire
commissioner filling in. Um I did uh take part of the drill that the fire department had with um the police on at Zinsky Pond where they were doing the drill for um life sav saving measures if someone god
forbid falls through the ice. Um which was very interesting. Um and then uh I think sat it was Saturday, right? We went to um Jim and I went to the firehouse company one for um officers party they have um And apparently they
haven't had it since co and this was the first year they restarted it. And it's basically other fire officers come from different towns and they use that time to network and socialize and it was a very nice um time. We met a lot of people. Jim and I and Rudy came too um
as we were walking out. So I'm not sure who else went. I'm sorry I didn't mean to speak for everybody but um so that's all I have to report. Thank you. The only thing that I would reiterate is from the last meeting that last year over 23,000 volunteer manh hours for the
fire department. It's just a an astounding amount of time for those that uh do what they do on behalf of the community without pay and you know out there put their lives on the line in the event something god forbid ever really happen. So we can't thank them enough
>> and they're they're honestly like family when you look at them. the outside, they treat each other like family, young and old. They're just all there to enjoy each other and um of course serve. So, it's really nice to see. >> And a big thing we would like if if
there's anybody that's listening to this that has any interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter, volunteer for the ambulance corp, uh please, you know, please reach out to them and they'd be happy to have you. >> Jim,
uh much the same as me. Most of my meetings starting up again next week. But we uh in addition to the fire officers event, we went to the YMCA last week. They installed their new officers on it was Thursday morning. And Pete and I have had a couple of meetings with the
brick house about the gala planning as well. It's been going on since the last meeting. Otherwise, that's about it. But I do want to echo Matt's comments. You know, I think we take a lot of for granted when the roads get plowed and the garbage gets picked up and you know, you just don't think about it and it's a
lot of work and it's a lot of time and a lot of effort and and this town really does it really well. So, it's worthy worthy noting from everybody's comments. So, thanks for putting that on the street. >> All good. Okay. Ready? >> Oh, thank you, Mayor.
Okay. Um, I have a little more. On Wednesday the 21st, I attended the and I want to thank you for reassigning me to the library board. It's a great board and I appreciate working with them. Um, I attended the reorganization meeting of
the library board. Was kind of uneventful. Brian Saxon was elected the new president of the library board. So, congratulations to Brian and they should have a good year. On the 31st, I too attended the officers party at company 1. Um the the DPW started on the 24th,
Saturday the 24th, and they the plow the crews plowed and salted for 36 uninterrupted hours. Um they had meals together and they they took uh sleep breaks and everything else. I was fortunate enough to to um
attend two of the meal sessions with them. And uh it's just a it's just a dedicated group of individuals who laced their boots on and got up there and got it done for 36 hours. I also want to echo Matt and thanking the I want to
thank Sergeant Freya who um our OEM um guy who had um EMS people on standby. The police were on standby. Everything was covered throughout the entire duration of that storm and and uh they
really did a great job. Um, tomorrow night the planning board meets and at long last we're hearing the continued application of the Cedar Hill shopping center. Uh, don't know what's going to happen, but we are meeting tomorrow night for a special meeting of the
planning board and the regular meeting of the planning board is a week from tomorrow night. Um, last night I attended rehearsals for flow follies. I too would urge everyone to go. It's a great cause. Um, the mayor and I will be there. I am I am playing
the character of Billy Ray Cyrus >> and the mayor is playing the character of Drew Carey. So, >> and the mayor of Oakland will also be there. Eric Kamala will be there. I won't say >> tongue hangs. Right. >> So, so it's as as the mayor indicated,
the uh the times are this weekend and it's it's a good cause. So, uh, so if anyone has the time, stop up and join us and have a few laughs. Bring a few Rotten Tomatoes if you like. Um, I think that's all I have, man. Oh, one
thing, one other thing. On on um on Friday the 30th, I attended the wake for Rosemary De Phillips, the Assemblyman Phillips's mother. Um, and Roger, I think you and Kathy were there as well. >> Yes. >> I missed you there. And uh we offer our condolences, our sincerest condolences
to Chris and his family on the loss of of his mother. She was she was a she was a great lady. I knew her pretty well and she was a great lady. So we're sorry to lose her. That's all I have. Mayor, thank you. >> All right. Thank you, Mayor. Um environmental committee meeting was
cancelled because of the uh snowstorm. Um as Matt mentioned, budget meetings are going on and budget committee's been pretty busy with a lot of meetings and still a lot more to come. getting ready for the uh upcoming budget um centennial. Jim mentioned that we were
meeting with Aldo the brick house. Hopefully we'll have those tickets going live for the gala by the end of this week if not the beginning of next week. Uh the street fair planning is going very well. A lot of more details that are be coming out probably the beginning of next week. And just lastly, I know
Rudy mentioned everyone mentioned that. I just want to thank the DPW uh for the great job of the snow removal because you drive through some other towns and it's not like here in W. So, we're very fortunate to have a great crew here and that's all. >> Okay. Thank you, Pete. >> All right. So, I'm going to be a little
bit redundant here. Uh I uh also attended the uh annual meeting at the uh at the Y and I had the privilege of swearing in their new uh board members and uh along with my fellow contract committee people that were there. Uh it
was uh it was a really good meeting. They had uh they have some excellent leadership there which is exhibited by the uh the success of the Y. Uh I before that I attended the Rotary breakfast quickly and I'm going to be going to the
next Rotary dinner. Uh, as Rudy pointed out, uh, we're going to be in the flow follies. It's Friday the 6th at 700 p.m., Saturday the 7th at 7 p.m. and Sunday, uh, the 8th at 2:00 p.m. prior
to Super Bowl kickoff. So, we'll get that in. uh shade tree commission was uneventful and uh I'd be remiss if I didn't also echo our thanks and gratitude to all of our department of public works members, ambulance core, fire department, police department. You
know, I had the privilege of attending a pretorm meeting with 20 people where all the plans were laid out. People were sleeping in the firehouse. We had ambulances stationed in in two of the firehouses so that we had coverage throughout the town. Uh police cars were
housed in the fire house. Uh if anybody had to be uh taken out of the house because of a medical emergency, the fire department and everybody was on board to help those individuals get out. Uh we were just hoping and praying for
uneventful storm. It was eventful, but no no problems, no loss of life. uh because of a storm like this, you just you just never know what can happen. So, kudos to everybody. Uh we're we're totally proud of everybody that uh pitched in and and got us through this
storm uh uneventfully, which is a good thing. And if there's another one, we'll be prepared for that as well. Um that's all I have at this time. So, we're going to move on to the uh consent agenda next. >> Oh, I'm sorry. The township attorney.
>> It's all right. I'm so sorry, David, because you spoke before. So again, >> um I'm going to speak about something I think I speak about almost every meeting, affordable housing, because we're right in the midst of that. Um the program, we've got some dates coming up
here. March 15th is when our amended housing element has to be uh filed. That means it has to be adopted, as well as our ordinances that support it. So, we're going to have to have a couple special meetings cuz what needs to happen is we have to introduce the
ordinances which our planner is working on. She has working both our affordable housing planner and our regular planner working together. They have gotten a lot of them out but they have to complete that and we have to as a committee here has to meet to introduce those ordinances. The planning board has to
adopt the amended housing plan and do a consistency review of the ordinances with it. And then we have to adopt the ordinances. All this has to happen prior to March 15th. So we've got some dates that we have to look at and unfortunately we're probably going to have to have some special meetings to
accomplish that because of notice requirements. No fault of our planners, no fault of this township. Every municipality is scrambling here because these timelines are so tight, but they're statutoily, so we can't do anything about it. So, we'll talk about
getting some dates, but those are the things that are right in front of us. Um, the federal litigation, I think I mentioned at the last meeting, but if I didn't, uh, the district court judge did deny our motion for injunctive relief
and also dismissed our our complaint um, on due process um, or equal protection, excuse me. And we filed with the third circuit. They denied that petition as well, but we're going to file with the
US Supreme Court. Justice Alto will have to make a decision whether they want to hear that or not. So that's in the process right now. I don't know the likelihood, but we're finals. We're gonna take it as far as we can go on the federal side of it. So uh but again, we just have to get those dates together so
we can at least complete and be uh compliant with the program and affordable housing. That's all I have tonight. >> Thank you. Dave, have you any idea what the timeline is on the um the filing with the Supreme Court? this week.
>> Yeah, they have because they want to get it out before the 15th because it becomes moot at that point in time. So, basically, and that's the other thing why it's not so bad that we're some of these things are getting pushed all the way up to the 15th because once you
adopt your ordinances, it wouldn't even matter what they say. So, um they are going to get trying to get it filed this week because they know we're up against the timeline and it's e relief is what we're asking for. If that happens, it could put a halt to these dates, but we
need to proceed as on both avenues. We're hoping to push it on the litigation, but we need to move ahead in case it doesn't happen so that we're compliant because we don't want to be subject to any builder's remedy uh lawsuits. >> Well, we we'll be prepared in any event.
>> Exactly. And if the case is >> That was me. I'm sorry. >> That's okay. If the case is heard, then you know, we'll see what the harmony is if if any. And uh you know, we can only hope. There's 29 towns involved. >> Yeah, I was going to say some municipalities are are holding were holding off and they're rushing even
more than we are. You know, we've been our planners have been working behind the scenes to make sure that we have everything. So, I think we're in a in a better place than most. Um and even, you know, the judge, Judge S Peterson said that to us that we were we were moving ahead, you know, very timely in her
eyes. So, >> thank you. Any other comments on that? Good. 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. Minutes for approval January 20th, 2026 regular township committee meeting minutes. Bill list authorization of vouchers and payment of bills and several resolutions.
Professional Service Special Counsel Jeffrey Jeffrey A. Lipkin awarding a contract to Civil Solutions for Tax Map Services. Awarding a contract for municipal website services to Civic Plus. 2026 temporary budget amendment.
Fiscal year 2026 local recreation improvement grant awarding contract for the Pulisfield Lacrosse project to Field Turf USA, Inc. authorizing as a an access agreement with Carile Companies, Inc. for a groundwater
monitoring well on block 202 lot 7.03. We have no ordinances for introduction. No motions for approval. May I have a motion and a second to approve the consent agenda? >> Move concern. >> All those in favor say I.
>> I. Any opposed? Motion carried. >> Mayor Lane, I have two ordinances on tonight's agenda for public hearing and further consideration. The first is ordinance number 2060. >> Oh, let's go back.
>> Okay. Get a motion and a second again. >> So, we had Mr. Shapper and and Mr. Bonstra. >> Roll call. Miss Bugdansky. >> Um, yes to all, but I'm going to abstain for the approval of the minutes for January 20th as I was not here.
Thank you, Mr. Buntra. >> Yes, >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes, >> Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> Corrected. I >> thank you. The affirmative vote. The motion is approved.
I have two ordinances or ordinances on tonight's agenda for public hearing and further consideration. The first is ordinance number 2060 which is an ordinance of the township of Woff County of Bergen State of New Jersey authorizing a special emergency appropriation pursuant to NJSA4A
col4-53 for the preparation of an approved tax map in an amount not to exceed $160,000 to be provided for over a period of 5 years and providing that such appropriation shall be financed from surplus funds available without the
issuance of special emergency notes. 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 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 the public hearing on ordinance 2060 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 at this time. Seeing no one, I move the public hearing
on ordinance number 2060 be closed. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? >> Motion carries. Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of Wyoff that ordinance number 2060 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 in the official newspaper for the township as provided by law. >> I move ordinance number 2060 on second reading by title on second.
>> Thank you. 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 second ordinance on tonight's agenda is ordinance number 2061, which is an ordinance authorizing the Pulisfield lacrosse wall with turf
surface project and appropriating funds therefore in the capital fund, including a grant receivable for a reimbursement grant awarded under the Bergen County Open Space 2024 municipal park improvement program and providing for the local match from the Pulisfield Construction Donation Trust Fund and if
necessary, the municipal open space trust fund. 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. 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 the public hearing on ordinance 2061. 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 at this time to the microphone. None.
>> I move uh there being none. I move ordinance 2060 on second reading by title only >> 61. >> What? >> 61. >> Say 60 here, but >> it got changed. >> Okay. 61. Sorry. I move ordinance 2061
on second reading by title only. >> We skip the closing. We have to close the public comment first. Yeah. >> Sorry. >> Page four. >> Yeah, that's where I am. >> Okay. Motion. A motion. >> Seeing in here, no one move public
hearing on ordinance 26. You won't be second. >> Okay. >> All those in favor? >> Any opposed? Okay. This public portion is closed. Be it resolved by the township committee of the township of Wyoff that ordinance number 2061 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 in the official newspaper for the township as provided by law. Now may >> you're up. >> Should I read it? >> Yeah.
>> I move ordinance 2061 on second reading by title only. >> Second. >> Thank you. >> Miss Bugdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mr. Bonstra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Melion. >> Yes. >> Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> I. >> With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved.
>> Okay. Now, I'd like to have a motion to adopt resolution 26C2 and enter into close session discussion. So, move. >> Second. >> Miss B. >> Miss. Bogdansky. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bonstra.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Milkon. >> Yes. >> Mr. Shepard. >> Yes. >> And Mayor Lane. >> I. With an affirmative vote, the motion is approved. >> Uh for those of you in the audience, we're going to go into close session to discuss some legal matters. When we return back out, there's going to be no
action taken. Uh we're just going to make a motion to adjourn. So, if you'd like to hear hear that, you're more than welcome to stay, but it's going to be very, very brief. So, thank you very much for your attendance.