what El did you call name good evening you prefer and happy New Year welcome to the January 2nd 2024 reorganization meeting of the Emerson governing body this meeting is being videotaped and may be viewed from a link on the bur website as well as on Verizon FiOS channel 36 and cable vision Channel 77 please turn off your cell phone ringtones in case of a fire follow the fire exit signs above the doors and exit calmly this meeting is also being live streamed on YouTube via a link on the homepage of the burrow website www Emerson nj.org the YouTube link is for viewing purposes only and is not Interactive Mr Bishoff would you please lead us to the flag salute to the flag of the United States of America and to the for stands Nation indivisible withy and justice for all I would ask you to remain standing for just a moment of silence in memory of former mayor Owen Cassidy a 60-year resident of Emerson who was elected seven times to office twice as mayor in 1975 and again in 1995 and five terms as councilman mayor Cassidy passed away on December 21st Owen was a consumate gentleman and served the burough with distinction he will be missed thank you this meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the open public meetings law and adequately noticed pursuant went to njsa 10410 in accordance with such Provisions adequate notice of this reorganization meeting was published in the record and in the Ridgewood news posted on the bulletin board in the municipal building and has remained continuously posted as required under the statute Miss Ryan the first order of business is the announcement of the receipt of the certification of the 2023 election results would you please announce the certification now for us mayor the 2023 general election certified results are posted on the Bergen County Clerk's website councilman Timberman and councilwoman Rice have been elected reelected thank you eled um that will now lead us to the swearing in ceremony for our councilman Michael Timberman ready Mike sure would you please invite your family or whoever would you would like up here huh how are you okay so let's do this right you guys are going to hold the Bible um left hand on the Bible right hand up ready okay I Michael Timberman I Michael Timberman do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey constition of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I I Michael Timberman do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties all the duties of member of the Council of member of the Council of the burrow of Emerson of the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my abil so help me God so help me God [Applause] congratulations you sure congratulations which leads us to the Saran ceremony for our elected office councilwoman Ashley rice Ashley who would you like to come up with you and hold the Bible a little Squad in the front okay are they all com come on gang bring the posy up I think one you they could all three get their hands on all three you can hold come over here on this side come on my right share the noof no coffee hold the Bible put your hand on the Bible so you're so your help yeah left hand on the Bible right hand up repeat after me please make an ey a little bit Mom right I'm ready ready I Ashley rice I Ashley rice do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Saint and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in the state and in the state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God we'll find it I I actually right do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and partially and justly that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform all the duties perform all the duties of member of the Council of member of the Council of the burrow of Emerson the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations Charlie come here come here got take a picture let me give you my [Laughter] card's come here for a second smile look at the nice man with the c no five more minutes and [Music] then okay so um we'll get you a copy after we Zer off um which brings us right to the swearing of the police officers right roll call uh Miss Ryan would you please call the Roll Call of the 2024 mayor and Council sure councilwoman arenia here councilwoman rice here councilwoman Maguire pres council person Timberman here councilman Gordon here and councilwoman Moore here mayor toala I'm here too thank you present um which leads us to the swearing in of our probationary newest probationary officers um Owen lennin and Craig Merkel um which one are we doing first Mark Owen would you please come forward with whoever you'd like to bring to hold the Bible and be in the photo hello are do you guys want to come down appropriate Authority Nicole do you want to come down or come on down come on the other left hand on the Bible right sometimes we do this wrong so I want to make sure we do it right okay everybody ready guys I Owen Lennon i Owen Lennon do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in the state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I I own to solemnly swear to solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties of a full-time probationary police officer all the duties of a full-time prob probationary police officer of the burrow of Emerson of the burrow of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God [Applause] congratulations Owen would you sign the oath please and if you would just step aside we we'll SW uh sworn Craig Craig would you like to come forward with uh your family happy New Year happy New Year how are you I need the Bible hold stand left hand with your heart next to the Bible just step take one little the flowers come this way air bring everyone up ready okay I Craig burkel I Craig Merkel do solemnly swear to solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in the state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I I Craig merel do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform all the duties of a fulltime probationary police officer all the duties of a full-time probationary police officer of the burrow of Emerson of the burrow of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations [Applause] not put them and then Owen if you want to come back up we'll take a picture with the chief and with you and CRA police'll one we'll bring dep okay chief do you want to bring them all up or do you want to say something uh uh let me just say something real fast uh first of all I want to thank this mayor council because now like tool box is full it seems for the past 6 months we've been here for multiple Council meetings doing promotions interviews and you guys are phenomenal and I really appreciate it uh two gentlemen we have before you tonight uh they're both highly recommended their backgrounds for Stellar um Owen served this country in as a Marine Craig comes over with police experience from uh Montgomery Township uh we're both very honored both strong sense of community part of the reason Craig came here was he uh he wanted that small town F he didn't get it in Montgomery Township big Community Police big Community oriented person it's it's really what this Department's all about so Craig Owen welcome to Emerson the family town you are now part of the family your brothers in blue are in the back and we welcome you anything you [Applause] guys your family are not part of our family okay so thank you everybody for coming after me guys we just take a quick picture what a nice young Department you got CH father I think you are right [Laughter] guys thank you congratulations congratulations officers stay safe out there than you good luck happy New Year happy New Year guys be safe out there year thank you you're welcome mayor thank you congratulations happy thank you for everything you guys people are getting sworn into the minute okay the next item on the agenda is resolution number uh 0124 appoint acting burough clerk Michelle Ryan may I have a motion to approve resolution number 1-24 appoint burrow clerk in accordance with New Jersey local unit pay to-play law pursuant to njsa 19 calling 44 a-204 at SEC fair and open for calendar year 1124 through 1 12312 for Michelle Ryan so move second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman right yes councilwoman Maguire yes councilman Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes passes 60 thank you who's is that can we silence my son's medical device oh oh okay sorry I thought someone was playing a video game that we can allow um okay which brings us to resolution number 224 burrow professional appointment award professional service contract for one-ear period using the fair and open process in accordance with New Jersey local unit payto playay law pursuant to njsa 19 col 44A 20.4 at SEC fair and open for calendar year 11224 through 12312 4 uh may I have a motion to approve John mccan Esquire law offices of John mccan um as the burrow attorney for the year second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes councilman Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Mo yes G is 60 May congratulations John would you like me to swear you in real quick sure okay swear me I'll hold I John McAn I John McAn do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the constition of the United States I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I John mamp I John mamp to solemnly swear to solemly swear or affirm or affirm that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform faithfully and justly and partially performed all the duties of burrow attorney all the duties of burrow attorney of the burrow of Emerson of the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations coun the next item on the agenda is the adoption of the governing body bylaws and seating order for 2024 the voting and seating order for 2024 will be from right to left facing the de councilwoman orenia councilwoman rice councilwoman Maguire councilman Timberman councilman Gordon and councilwoman more may I have a motion to appr approve resolution number 0324 adopt option of the governing body bylaws as attached move second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes councilman Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes passes 6 thank you Miss Ryan which brings us to the mayor's address welcome to the 120th annual reorganization meeting of the burough of Emerson I would like to welcome those who are joining us this evening in person as well as everyone that is watching on YouTube congratulations to our newly sworn and members of the council councilman Michael Timberman and councilwoman Ashley rice I look forward to continuing to work with you both as we as well as all the rest of the council in order to continue moving Emerson forward burough Hall is a very busy place and there's a lot going on every day on behalf of the governing body I want to thank all of our burrow staff our burrow Police Department our DP W our fire department our Ambulance Corp auxiliary police and all of our volunteers on all of our boards and commissions for all of their hard work throughout the year as well as for always keeping everything running smoothly your dedication is commendable and we thank you for that the governing body has been very busy this past year as well some highlights from 2020 23 and things we're looking forward to in 24 are the following we're excited to offer new events and programs throughout 2023 in including cooking classes concerts and performances as part of the mayor's Wellness campaign not only did these promote healthy lifestyle and overall well-being but they gave residents opportunities to gather and socialize while they were having a little bit of fun and getting fresh air and moving around the Recreation Commission also added volleyball to sports programs that are offered and they sponsored a cornhole tournament and a fall Harvest Festival which were both huge successes we are busy planning even more events and programs for 2024 please sign up for Rave alerts to receive notifications from the burrow so you could know about upcoming events when they are announced the retirement in 2023 of chief police chief Michael maio led to the restructuring of our Emerson Police Department with the promotion to Chief for Mark Savino to Captain for rock Ardo and promotions to sergeants sergeant of Chris boova and Brendan Rizza and this evening we sworn two new prob probationary police off officers Owen lennin and Craig Merkel our two shared service agreements with the board of education for the student resource resource officer and the special law enforcement officers were re renewed in order to continue to protect our schools and keep our children safe the Kinder kak road streetcape is now scheduled to begin in 2024 and will improve the overall Aesthetics of the northern portion of our downtown two affordable housing rental units at the former Valero site will be ready for occupany in the coming months the eligibility requirements and application process will be announced in the near future if you would like your name on the list to receive information about the application process once available please contact the clerk's office we have extended our contract with Holy Name Medical Center to Aid our volunteer ambulance Corps in order to provide continuous emergency standby ambulance services for our residents both Evac and Emerson volunteer fire department are always is looking for members please consider joining although it is a commitment the reward of helping your neighbors is the greatest um greatest time of need is in the time of helping your neighbors in the time of need is priceless and speaking of holy name I want to again recognize their generous donation of an AED device for Hilman Park which will be available if any emergency arises from the spring through the mid-fall at the fields we continue to make investments in our infrastructure not only maintaining our facilties but also to bring greater efficiency to our operations our boiler replacement project through pscg which save saved us over $80,000 in equipment and installation costs alone was completed this past fall and further savings are expected on this Winter's heating bills the library's roof was also replaced and solar panels installed which make it a Greener and more energy efficient building the Randol Avenue and Cindy lanane pump stations will be replaced this year through our participation in local pricing cooperatives which will save on expenses and DPW overtime costs and just last week we received notice from Bergen County Open Spaces 2023 grant program that we were awarded $60,000 earlier in 2023 we were also awarded another $660,000 from the state's local Recreation Improvement Grant we will have a combined $120,000 to make improvements to acran park including resurfacing the basketball courts and if funds allow additional improvements another update that you will soon see happening is the lighting replacement project at bankovic field which utilizes matching Grant funds awarded from the 2022 Bergen County Open Space Program in 20123 through a shared service with Upper Saddle River we purchased a tree trimming truck which has netted the burrow a savings of more than $21,000 and outside vendor costs with more savings expected in the future we continue our shared service agreement with ultap pan for Court Administration services and we will continue to explore future shared service collaborations with the pasak valley towns and the county of Bergen itself I encourage you to join our meetings and if you can't please watch us on television in order to keep updated on all of the work of the governing body in the buau and as always if you need me please call I'm always available to our residents to answer questions and to listen to recommendations on how we may make our burrow even better finally finally thank you to the residents of Emerson for continuing to entrust us to lead the beloved family town I am truly humbled um by your support for all of our candidates this year I wish you all a happy and healthy 2024 which now brings us to the uh address to the assemblage of our councilman Michael Timberman all right I would first like to congratulate councilwoman rice on her election to the counsel her her work ethic and sheer ability to do all have been a pleasure to witness for the most important people in my life my family who are with me tonight thank you for being with me being all in with me we speak about being part of something bigger than ourselves and trying to make an impact where you can my desire to see great things for this burrow and our future is why I respect and appreciate the contributions of every resident volunteer employee that make Emerson a place to be proud of um this term like any other comes with difficult decisions but also tremendous opportunities for growth and progress as a burrow it has been a pleasure to work with mayor deala and the governing body tackling some of the real world challenges that all of us have faced over the few last few years I'm committed to continuing to be a champion for long-term stability much needed infrastructure upgrades tremendous Community participation on our volunteer boards and responsible development lastly thank you again to everyone that participated in this election cycle and for the continued support thank you councilman uh councilwoman rice do you have a address for us yes okay so I too would like to start by sending a nod over to my running mate at the end of theas um congratulations councilman Timberman on your win he is such an asset to this governing body and to this entire town campaigning with him was not only educational as I have never done anything like this before uh but it was fun thank you for your cool head creative ideas and wisdom over the past few months I would like to broaden the scope and address the mayor and the entire Council thank you thank all of you uh so appreciative uh so appreciative of all of your support the hours of door knocking flyer passing sign setups looking forward to working together in 2024 for the betterment of our town uh the most important thank you tonight is to my family uh Ricky Ava Patrick Charlie AA Patrick Charlie Alana uh thank you for your support um for your patience and for your hugs when they were needed the most um Alana specifically who was at home with my grandpar her grandparents hi guys um thank you for staying in till the end and allowing me to walk the hills of Emerson so that was nice I appreciate that to my older ones Ava Patrick and Charlie thanks for understanding when I skipped out on a lot of different things I love you guys um thank you for being the best door knocking crew around as well uh if you guys check some of your ring cameras in the neighborhood you might see them the future politicians knocking on your door passing out flyers um let's see Ricky and I both understand how important it is to teach our children to use their voices to be active and involved and not criticized from the sidelines I'm grateful for the opportunity to lead by example by being part of this governing body Emerson is our home and I'm so excited to be part of this governing body one that one that will continue making it such a wonderful place to live to all of Emerson thank you for being part of the democratic process I want you all to know that I promise to listen follow up with any and all of your concerns your voices matter your concerns or my concerns and I promise to be a responsive and accessible representative to each and all of you thank you very nice very nice probably better speeches than I've ever given so I appreciate that younger generation um the next item on the agenda is the election of the president of the council for 2024 may I have a motion to open the floor to nominations so move second all in favor I I I okay are there any nominations for the office of council president I have yes do you have a nomination yes I'd like to nominate uh councilman Timberman councilman Timberman okay anybody else does anyone want to nominate anyone else I was looking to nominate Nicole orenia [Laughter] okay okay are there any others no no okay um so we're going to do this in order um all those in favor of electing councilman Michael Timberman president of the council oh actually may have a motion to close the nominations on the floor so moveed all in favor okay may I have a motion to appoint councilman Michael timman as council president for the term ending 12 3124 now we don't usually have two names so if this motion passes which means we get the majority he will be the council president if he does not we will then vote on councilwoman arenia which I don't think she wants so may I have a roll call please on Michael Timberman oh yes can I have a motion to please appoint Michael Timberman yeah make motion you'll make the motion and a second second okay now I would like a roll call Jill gave the second councilwoman arenia councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes uh councilman Timmerman yes that make councilman Gordon and councilwoman more yes passes five zero five to one oh 51 one can I amend my vote to obstain he wants to amend his vote to obstain no you didn't okay congratulations Mike um for the next term December 31st the next item on the agenda is resolution to appoint professionals award professional service contracts for a one-year period using the fair and open process in accordance with the New Jersey local unit payto playay law pursuant to njsa 1944a 20.4 at SEC faren open for calendar year 11224 through2 3124 the professional appointments are alternate substitute burrow attorney Randy t t Pierce Esquire P Pierce law burrow labor labor Council Katherine M Elston Esquire alternate labor Council Randy T Pierce Esquire Pierce law special Council affordable housing Brian T Giblin senior Esquire Giblin and Gano special Council Redevelopment Randy T Pierce Pierce law B engineer Michael J neglia neglia group auditor Gary Higgins pkf o Conor Davies Bond counsel Steve rogot rogot M McCarthy municipal prosecutor Christopher J Kane Esquire law offices of Christopher J Kane alternate prosecutor David C stanel Esquire planner Caroline Ryder T&M Associates tax appeal expert witness Robert Robert McNerney McNerney and Associates Risk Management Consultant Professional Insurance Associates special Council litigation Randy T Pierce Pierce law and Redevelopment planner Caroline writer tnm Associates all appointments are for the one-year period from January 1st 20 24 through December 31st 2024 may I have a motion to approve resolution number 524 burrow professional appointments awarding professional service contracts using the fair and open process by one roll call vote May I get a motion so move and a second second and a roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes councilman Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and Council woman more yes pass 6 thank you okay if you are here Caroline I see you Gary do you want to get sworn in no come on up who else is here you don't want to get sworn in you don't have to does Caroline Oh Caroline would you like to come up and get sworn in are any other professionals here negli oh Katherine would you like to come up and get sorted on behalf of neglia okay um we're getting to our appointments of our uh volunteers just hang in a couple of more minutes we should stand next to each other bright blue and bright pink yeah I know you I he you John's opinion how are you good well I'm gonna do you both at the same time just say your we'll just use this model okay left hand on the Bible right hand up okay please state your name when I st I State your rder Solly swear swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States I'll support the Constitution of the United States the state of New Jersey and the state of New Jersey that I will bear true faith and allegiance that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I state your name iine I Caroline Ryder do Sol me SAR to solemnly swear or affirm or affirm that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform that I will Faithfully partially and perform all the all the duties wait I of your position please State your physician a bur engineer a bur planner and Redevelopment planner of the bur of Emerson of the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations thank you oal do you have to be swor in for anything okay I just good luck I just wanted to all right let's sign these and then you know what do you want to sign these and have Caroline and assign them and then I'll move on with the agenda [Music] okay now that brings us to um the nomination of the class three land use board member which is a member of the council to serve on the land use board uh may I have a motion to open the floor for nominations so move second all in favor I I any opposed okay we're open for nominations um does anyone wish to nominate a name for the class three Lan use board member uh I would like to yes Michael Timberman jump now can I get a yeah where are you now okay are there any other nominations are there any other nominations no if there are no other nomin nominations may I have a motion to close the nominations on the floor Jill anything yeah I'm good okay so we'll close the nominations you want to close a m sure and a second all in favor I I uh Nicole did all right so with no other nomin ations may I have a motion to appoint councilman council president Michael Timberman as the class three lanus board member for the term ending 12 3124 can I get a second second and a roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timmerman obstain not no councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes passes 51 congratulations council president you are now the class three land use board member for the term ending December 31st 2024 we'll see you on Thursday I'm back Mr Bish we'll see you on Thursday okay the next item on the agenda is standing committee Council appointments resolution number 7-2 four standing committees um whereby the bylaws of the governing body state that by majority vote the council shall elect two members of the council to each of the following standing committees with the first council member serving as the chair of the committee Department of Public Works Gordon Moore Finance Tax and Revenue Timberman arenia Emergency Management Moore rice courts toaa uh construction Department Public buildings Parks utilities Gordon Moore real estate State lanus council president Timberman and councilwoman arenia fire department councilwoman rice and councilman Moore I'm sorry Gordon personnel and Human Resources Maguire Rice Technology social media McGuire Timberman ambulance core Moore rice and deala now the next are the uh Liaisons to the boards and the commissions for the Committees for the calendar year 2024 um as well as the police appropriate Authority for the appropriate Authority the council members will be uh council president Timberman Council woman rice and our um no administrator no no I what did I say you said R oh sorry I'm going to start all over the police appropriate Authority for 2024 will be our burrow administrator Robert Hermanson council president Timberman and councilwoman arenia and then that leads us to the other boards and commissions Board of health arenia environmental commission rice Chamber of Commerce Moore Library Board of Trustees Maguire Board of Education rice senior citizens deaa Recreation Commission Timberman deaa Insurance Fund commissioner Hermanson depala historic preservation committee Maguire Municipal land use board Timberman sha Tre commission Gordon may I have a motion to approve resolution number 724 standing committee C appointments with first name committee members as the chair so move second and a roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timmerman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes pass is 6 thank you introduction of Emergency Services officers uh local defense Council for 2024 if you're here please stand when I announce your name local defense Council mayor Danielle deaa chief of police Mark Savino Captain police brck Ardo Lieutenant of our police Ryan sakka DPW superintendent Perry salamando Deputy OEM Sergeant Bova bur administrator Robert Hermanson fire chief Thomas Carlos burrow CFO Lauren rorer captain of the ambulance Mike Davis Construction official Scott wickersheim Fire official Anthony satii Board of Health secretary Mary cop Emerson school superintendent Dr Phil nissanoff and the negle group um next I'd like to introduce our Emerson auxiliary police officers for 2024 Captain Daniel Clayton Lieutenant Mark Benson Sergeant David kogut Sergeant Kristen malakis patrolman William silow and patrolman Alan Bernstein next the crossing guards for 2024 Joseph Canon William LaVine Sher joerger Maria aosta Carpenter Kevin mulvena Kevin feliche gaale Kovac feliche Leo Conwell Amy LaVine Michael Dennis foto Dennis Flynn Alan Bernstein and John lra next the Emerson volunteer fire department officers for 2024 Chief Thomas Carlos assistant chief Joe D Mara senior Captain Richard salamando Jr Captain James mcdermit senior Lieutenant Logan Castro valer Jor everything says Junior it's supposed to um Lieutenant Danny Dominguez President Joseph salamando Jr Vice President Joseph Castro valer secretary James mcdermit Treasurer Christopher gotshalk next I'd like to introduce the Emerson volunteer ambulance Corps officers for 2024 president Janine Davis vice president Kristen malakis Treasurer Morin Howen secretary George hen and Captain Mike Davis the next item on the agenda is the annual appointments of officers and employees with Council confirmation recycling clean communities coordinator Liz moris Deputy recycling coordinator Perry salamando sewer operator Tim Murphy zoning official Joseph del Salvo Deputy OEM coordinators Perry salamando and Sergeant Christopher boova assessment search officer Michelle Ryan public agency compliance officer Robert Hermanson and qualified purchasing agent Roy riitano may I have a motion to approve resolution number 8-24 by one roll call vote so move second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timmerman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Mo yes passes 6 okay thank you uh councilwoman are you going to excuse yourself for a couple of minutes uh is that okay okay my office is back there Ash yeah my office okay if you were here when I announced your name um let's see how we're going to do this because we're going to do the library board first and John tamino is not here so the library board the mayor nominations the boards and commission Library board the mayor's representative for the one-year term ending 12312 will be John tamino may I have a motion to approve by one roll call vote I don't think I need to vote on that that I don't do I have to vote on the mayor I don't have to vote on the mayor no that that's okay mayor's appointments um if you're here from the L use board when we're done please come up um I hereby make the following appointments class two member for the one-year term ending 12312 4 Eric Shalia class 4 member for the four-year term ending 12312 7 Rich Worthington alternate one member for the 2-year term ending 12 3125 David Chang alternate two member for the unexpired two-year term ending 12312 Dominic aramini and Alternate three member for the unexpired 2-year term 12312 Rich to an alternate four member for the 2-year term ending 12312 Anthony keami so would the two of you that are here like to come up rich and David you want to come hold the Bible put you to work okay want me to hold it please all right let's go can you I'm G to do one o and just pull the two out for Rich and David so we can sign them just face that way the back okay I'm GNA say I state your name and then you say your name and then your position okay I state your name do do solemnly swear swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States I will support the constition unit States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will faith and Allegiance true faith and alance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States the United States and in this state St under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I state your name I do solemnly swear swear that I will Faithfully will Fai impartially and justly perform justly perform all the duties all the duties of the land you of the bur of Emerson the of according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me congratulations than you forun sign Rich if you would sign there there's a pen over there and David you would sign there and then we will get you the originals thank you and the first meeting is this Thursday you're welcome and the chairman is back there Jeff these are two of our new volunteers which brings us to the Recreation Commission regular member for the 5-year term ending 12328 Adam Lang regular member for the 5year term unexpired term ending 12 3124 Chris Buffa regular member for the 5-year unexpired term ending 12 3125 maras Puchi alternate number one member for the two-year unexpired term ending 12 3126 Molly sign in and alternate number two member for the two-year unexpired term ending 12312 Diana B Diana deaz Benfield if you guys all want to come up we'll do one big joint swearing in so we had a lot of movement on the Recreation Commission and I just want to make a special note that um uh Anthony gizoni spent I think three or four terms nine years years years on the recommission and we thank him for his service um I tried to reappoint him for um a shorter term for this year and um he declined say that he thought his ter time was up at this point so we have all these fine young people stepping in when one person leaves sometimes everybody moves up so that's what's going on now so we're gonna do the I'm gonna stand on this side you can stand over there Molly come on this side so that everybody can kind of get their hand on the Bible I'm gonna say I and then you're going to state your name come closer Maria um and then we're going to read all this together try not to put your back wait how are we going to do this t on the outside everybody go on okay all right and I'll go like this so that you all can cheat over okay ready I state your name do solemnly swear Solly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and aliance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God God I state your name I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly that I will Faithfully impartially andly perform all the duties of the Recreation Commission perform all the duties of the Recreation Commission of the burrow of Emerson of the bur of erson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God help God congratulations and thank you all for volunteering we're going to sign so these are the original you're going to sign them I'm going to sign them and then they're going to send you the original and we're going to keep gra I'll start there's more pens if you need if you need mayor want doct of everybody sign sign who are you congratulations O'Neal was here but had to go right anybody hear from rack anyone else okay let's go got it so this brings us now to the environmental commission regular member for the three-year term ending 12 3126 Lindsay verico regular member for the three-year term ending 12326 Walter ransky member designated to serve as chair presiding officer for the one-year term ending 12 3124 Jessica Timberman regular member for the unexpired three-year term ending 12 3125 Eric chavalia alternate one member for the 2-year term ending 12 3124 Amanda ricardi ultimate two member for the two-year term ending 12 3125 Cecilia Buffa and the student member for the one-year term ending 1230 24 uh high schooler Julia gutilla uh if the environmental commission members would like to come up we'll do a group swearin including Jessica it's Ashley Ashley's want me to I think we could find someone to hold the Bible left hand on the Bible right hand up ready the green squat green what do you call your green Queens uh I state your name I am to solemnly swear to solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the contitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I state your name I do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties of the environmental commission perform all the duties of the environmental Commission chairperson chairperson of the burrow of Emerson of the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations grab a pen and give a little signature on these yes on your did we do a picture ready I'm like Lo at uh we didn't okay looks to get a quick photo Environ ashy lat Ashley a million pictures thank you everyone okay which brings us to shade tree commission regular member for the 5y year term ending 12312 Karen arenia regular member for the 5-year term ending 12312 Dave doota regular member for the fiveyear unexpired term 12 3124 Michael escq Karen would you like to come up and get sworn in for being so nice and waiting through all of this when this meeting is over we will be heading over to the Emerson Hotel so there's it's worth it to wait a couple more minutes let me Brian do you want to come hold the Bible noter may do you still want me to do that yeah and I got you can come down though also yes come stand with us I'm like that's so sweet All in the Family okay I Karen arenia I Karen arenia do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and Allegiance and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the government establish in the United States and in this state in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I Karen arenia I Karen arenia do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform all the duties of the shade tree commission all the duties of the shade tree Commission of the burrow of Emerson of the burrow of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help me God congratulations thank [Applause] you Karen do you want to put your signature I was thinking that I called the wrong person that was the Lea on I wasn't thinking oh so Karen is AE thank you okay very good that's which leads us to Historic preservation committee the class B member for the four-year unexpired term ending 12 3125 Christine seritas Class C member for the four-year term ending 12 3127 Genevie dranny is there's Christine I was like Van's been here the whole meeting I don't see Christine how are you guys Happy New Year okay come on over want to hold the B uh left hand on the Bible right hand up I'll come a little closer I just state your name okay when I say I state your name to solemnly swear Solly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith in allegiance to the same and alance to the same and to the governments established in the United States to the governments established in the United States and in the state in the state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I State your nameus do solemnly swear to solemnly swear that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform all the duties all the duties of the historic preservation Committee of the historic preservation of the bur of Emerson of the of ERS according to the best of my ability ACC to the best of my ability so help me God so help me [Applause] congratulations you now thank you and last but not least Linda Lakey where are you lovely congratulations oh a picture I'm sorry thank you thank you again and Linda for to Hell Linda how many terms is this for you your third term Captain coming down she your mother-in-law too no but I've Been On The Board of Health for Kitty how long are you on the board of health it was like 10 years before I became a council woman now I've been room a lot that's service left on the B right hand up you go I Linda lady I Linda lady do solidly swear do solidly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and the constitution of the state of New Jersey and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same and that I will be faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States and in this state and in this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God so help me God I Linda lady I the lady do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will faithfully impartially and justly perform that I will faithfully and partially and justly perform all the duties of the Board of Health all the all the D of the Board of Health of the burrow of Emerson of the bur of Emerson according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability so help me God so help congratulations thank youte get your signature on this and then we'll send you the original after we make copies and now that we've sworn her in I would just like to have a motion to approve that appointment of Linda Ley and Cory Millo as the regular members of the Board of Health for the three-year term ending 12312 second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes passes 6 perfect we a picture right let's take the picture sign okay which brings us to the introduction of ordinance Miss Ryan will announce by number and title the following ordinances upon approval these ordinances will be further considered at a public hearing to be held on January 16th 2024 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be addressed by the council Cham by the council in the council chambers in burrow Hall Municipal Place Emerson New Jersey and published in the record all ordinances are on the burough website and on file in the office of the municipal clerk if you would like a hard copy please contact the clerk's office Miss Ryan would you please read the title of the first ordinance sure mayor this is ordinance 1681 d24 an ordinance to amend ranges for salaries wages compensation and other terms of employment of certain employees of the borrow of Emerson for the calendar year 2024 may I have a motion to introduce ordinance number 16124 1681 124 so moved second roll call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes J is 6 thank you Miss Ryan would you please read the title of the second ordinance sure this is ordinance 1682 d24 an ordinance to amend chapter 200 Parks playgrounds and Recreation areas section 55 recreation activities and Recreation summer camp fees may I have a motion to introduce ordinance number 1682 d24 on first reading so move second may I have a roll call please sure May councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes thank you the next item is new business resolution number 9-24 adopt temporary 2024 Municipal budget may have a motion to approve resolution number 0924 and a second second roll call please Miss Ryan councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timberman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Mor yes yes Z thank you the next order of business is public comment members of the public are welcome to speak on any topic by coming coming to the podium when invited in stating your name and address for the record in the interest of time speakers are limited to 3 minutes including questions and answers in consideration of all who may wish to speak please keep your comments brief and concise may I have a motion to open the meeting to General comments from the public so move second all in favor I any opposed motion carried we are open to the public would anybody like to speak at open Josh no okay okay Elena seeing No Hands may have a motion to close the meeting to the public so move second all in favor I I I any opposed motion carried brings us to consent agenda may I have a motion to approve consent agenda resolutions number 10-24 through 54-24 can I get a motion it's removed second r call please councilwoman arenia yes councilwoman rice yes councilwoman Maguire yes council president Timmerman yes councilman Gordon yes and councilwoman Moore yes passes 6 okay John uh do we have any Clos session business this evening no okay considering we have no other business Mr Hermanson there is no close executive session required this even evening which brings us to the last item on the agenda which is the adjournment I want to thank everybody for hanging in with us for um the meeting and invite you to join us at the Emerson hotel for a little pizza and maybe a soda pop may I have a motion to rec soda pop where are we soda pop what's that no more business sorry yeah with no more business to discuss may I have a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m. so move all in favor any opposed we are adjourned happy New Year thank you for coming congratulations guys have fun happy New Year