##VIDEO ID:BgNKEJywJ4Q## e e e e e e e e e notice of by the happy e [Music] [Music] indice Madam clerk can I have a roll call please Mr Bowser here mral here M Frasier is excused Mr Florio here mayor figurita here thank you so much m cler I'm going to carry this part of the agenda over to our fire commissioner to Deputy Mayor Florio thank you very much mayor uh tonight's a very special night as always as always we're able to do promotions within any one of our departments um our fire department here in Union is considered one of the best in the state if not the best in the state and that's the that's the really a credit to all the firefighters and the offers we have who have their dedication to great training that they get the tools they're able to use to make sure our citizens are safe in any type of condition but one of the things is important is besides everything is your organization it's very important that we have great firefighters but we have to have great leadership also and that's why tonight we're going to move two firefighters the permission through the promotion to Captain and that's going to be Joseph matate and Michael aada will be promoted tonight to Captain the way we're going to do this is we're going to call up each individual to come and be sworn in uh at that time we'll take some pictures with the family whoever comes up and holds the Bible when we're done with that we invite anybody else who wants to come and take additional pictures before we actually start the meeting so let's start off with okay let's start off with first fireman Michael L model is hereby promoted to Captain Captain Michael L model was appointed to the township of Union fire department on September 1st 2015 Captain Amato responded to countless fires and emergencies throughout the township and surrounding communities during his 8-year tenure he received a unit award along with letters of appreciation from the township residence Captain Amato is the son of Susan Amato and retired battalion chief Vincent Amato and brother of firefighter Vincent Amano congratulations on your promoters you come up here [Applause] [Music] [Applause] con hold up there'll be a few minutes delay it seems that we misplaced the oath we need the oice where the offic so this whole time your name I Mike lamato do Solly swear do solemly 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 that I will bear true fa that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same 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 and that I will faithfully and that I will faithfully and partially and partially and justly and justly perform all the duties perform all the duties of the office of fire captain of the office of fire captain 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 [Applause] [Applause] would you thank you thank you our second promotion tonight is for firefighter Joseph mat Captain Joseph mat was appointed to the township of Union fire department on February 1st 2018 he was assigned to fire suppression activities responded to Fire and emergencies throughout the township and surrounding communities during your six-year tenure Captain mat received a group award along with letters of appreciation Captain m is married to his wife Carina and has two children Joel and Giani congratulations to Captain [Applause] name swear swe that I will support the Constitution of the United States I'll support the Constitution of the United States and the of the state of New Jersey constition of the state newe and that I will bear true faith and I bear true faith and allegiance to the Saint ALG to the Saint and to the governments established in the United States and to the governments established in the United States to the government EST United States ending this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people and then I will Faithfully faithfully and partially and justice justice perform all the duties perform all the the office of fire captain to the best of my ability my ability so help me congratulations [Applause] captain model could you come back up we want to take a picture of the C committee this smile this time we will take a three minute break uh for those that need to take some pictures and uh we will commence with the meeting in three minutes e e e e e e e e at this time uh I'd like to a proclamation for international Alpha Delta cap a month and this is a proclamation that'll be presented to this organization whereas women in education constitute a significant portion of the nation's Workforce and Faithfully serve their communities by providing programs that contribute to world understanding and the primary goals of Alpha Delta Kappa International honorary Organization for Women educators are to acknowledge the accomplishments of outstanding educators to Foster mutual respect amongst Educators to establish high standards of education and to promote educational cultural and charitable projects that enrich the lives of their students therefore I Emanuel figuro the mayor of the township of Union by the authority vested in me to hereby Proclaim October 2024 as International Alpha Delta Kappa month and this Proclamation will be sent to the organization at this time I'd like a motion to approve the minutes the conference and regular session of September 24th 2024 so move second all in favor I Madam clerk can we move move on with the ordinances and resolutions I for your consideration on second final reading and ordinance amending chapter 170 of the municipal code to address property grading move the ordinance be taken up for second and final reading second an ordinance of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey amending chapter 170 of the municipal codee to address property grading is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance mov ordinance be adopted second Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Florio yes mayor figurita yes amending chapter 170 AR article 18 of the municipal code entitled storm morar management and control will yours be taken up for second to final reading at this time second an ordinance amending chapter 170 Land Development article 18 entitled storm morar management and control is there anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance will the ordinance be adopted second Mr Bowser yes Mr yes gloro yes mayor figurita yes requiring new air houses over 100,000 square ft to be solar ready move the ordinance to be taken up for second and final reading second an ordinance of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey requiring new warehouses over 100,000 square feet to be solar ready in the township of Union Union County New Jersey anyone from the public wishing to speak on this ordinance move the ordinance to be adopted second Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figurita yes amending ordinance 3729 to add handicap spaces in front of 212 26 Leonard Terrace and 47 Berkeley place will the ordance to be taken up a second to final reading second an ordinance amending the designation of restricted parking spaces for use by persons with special vehicle identification cards in the township of Union Union County New Jersey this ordinance creates a handicap space in front of 2126 Leonard Terrace and 47 Berkeley place is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this ordinance move the ordinance be adopted second Mr Bowser yes Mr trell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figurita yes I have your consideration on draft and first reading an ordinance amending chapter 447 of the municipal code entitled rental property this ordinance prohibits short-term rentals of amenities or accessories move draff be taken up for first reading by title at this time second an ordinance of the township Committee of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey amending chapter 447 of the code in titled rental property this ordinance prohibits short-term rentals of amenities or accessories Mr Bowser yes Mr trell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figurita yes move draft be taken up at the next regularly scheduled meeting for second and final reading second Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Mr floral yes mayor figur creating a new chapter I'm sorry creating a new article in chapter 20 3 entitled Redemption Amusement Games this ordinance allows skill-based Amusement machines to award tickets based on achieving a score or outcome instead of a fixed number of tickets regardless of outcome move the draft be taken up up by first reading by Tyler this time second an ordinance of the township Committee of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey creating a new article in chapter 203 of the code entitled Redemption Amusement Gams this ordinance allows skill-based Amusement machines to award tickets based on achieving a score or outcome instead of fixed number of tickets regardless of outcome Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figorito yes move the address be taken up our next regular schedule meeting for second or final reading second Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figer yes authorizing the private sale of block 5811 lot 17 this ordinance authorizes the sale of an undersized lot located on Oswald Place move draft be taken up for first reading at this time second an ordinance of the township Committee of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey authorizing the private sale of block 5811 lot 17 in the township of Union at private sale pursuant to njsa 48 calling 12-1 at SEC this ordinance authorizes the sale of an undersized lot located on Oswald Place Mr Bowser yes Mr yes Mr florel yes mayor figurita move draft be taken up at the next regularly scheduled meeting for second and final reading second Mr Bowser yes mral yes Mr Florio yes mayor figurita yes authorizing a private sale of block 5811 lot 15.03 this ordinance authorizes the sale of an undersized lot located on Oswald Place move the draft be taken up by first reading by Tyler second ordinance of the township Committee of the township of Union County of union state of New Jersey authorizing the private sale of clock 5811 lot 15.03 in the township of Union at private sale pursuant to njsa 40 col 12-1 at SEC this ordinance authorizes the sale of an undersized lot located on Oswald Place Mr Bowser yes Mr Terell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figorito yes move to draft be taken up at our next regular scheduled meeting for second and final reading second Mr Bowser yes Mr Terrell yes Mr Florio yes mayor figurita yes the following resolutions authorizing the insertion of a special item of Revenue into the 2024 Municipal budget in the amount of $7,295 42 under the caption bulletproof best program Grant move to approve second all favor I authorizing a Professional Services contract with tnm Associates to serve as Consulting Township Engineers move to approve the contract second all favor all right amending resolution 2024 27 increasing the amount to a loyal Law Firm by an additional $15,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $335,000 for special tax councel motion to approve second all favor all amending resolution 2024 236 increasing the amount to rickens Inc by additional $65,000 for the purchase of fuel for Township vehicles for a total amount not to exceed $355,000 motion to approve second all in favor I amending resolution 2024 223 increasing the amount of Goodyear Tire in rubber care of FNS Tire cor by $3500 for a total amount not to exceed $20,500 for the purchase of tires and tubes move to approve second all in favor I I authorizing a professional service contract with Robert bar Esquire to serve as temporary acting municipal prosecutor for the municipal court for an amount not to exceed $7,500 motion to approve second all in favor authorizing a professional service agreement with colar engineering and design for preliminary and final Design Services for the 2025 Road Improvement program for a fee not to exceed $273,000 motion to approve the agreement second all in favor authorizing a professional service agreement with K's engineering and design for construction Administration and inspection services for the 2025 Elizabeth gas Road resurfacing program for an amount not to exceed $291,000 motion to approve second all in favor I I amending resolution 2023 381 increasing the amount to be safe Inc by $630 for a total contract amount not to exceed $930 for the police and fire alarm Wireless monitoring for various Township buildings move to approve second all in favor I supporting the 2024 driving safety awareness distracting speeding Grant move to approve second all in favor authorizing an emergency contract with Hudson County Motors Inc for the replacement of the radiator Radiator in Squad 4 for an amount not to exceed 9,771 36 motion to approve second all in favor hi authorizing a professional service agreement with col engineering and design for the Janette Avenue improvements concept plan for an amount not to exceed $12,500 motion to approved second all in favor I I authorizing an award of contract to denbar construction ink for repairs to Township property located at 720 Winchester Avenue at their low quote not to exceed 8,230 move to approve second all in favor I I authorizing an award of contract to denar Construction Inc for repairs at the Union Township Animal Shelter at their low quote not to exceed $1,785 move to approve the contract second all in favor I I authorizing an amendment of the affordable housing agreements for the properties at New Town Village to extend the restrictions for a term of 30 years motion to approve second all in favor I authorizing a professional service contract with topology to conduct an area in need of Rehabilitation study for certain Parcels of ston Avenue for an amount not to exceed $113,000 motion to approve second all favor I ask you to approve the finances as listed on the agenda move to approve second all in favor following Communications from Anthony manguso construction official requesting the following refunds for unused permits 1025 Sterling Road in the amount of $1 196.50 2661 Mars Avenue in the amount of $34.75 motion to approve second all in favor I I Joseph Ania Township engineer requesting payment number three to Crossroads Paving Corporation doing business as adg Contracting in the amount of $22,995 for the 2024 Road Improvement program motion to approve the payment second all in favor I I from Sarah cmer resident requesting to have a block party on Hamilton Terrace October 26 2024 from 2: to 10: p.m. with a rain date of October 27th 2024 between the hours of 12: and 5:00 p.m. motion to approve second all in favor I I I have Department reports from the clerk's office and Community Development move to receive and file reports second all in favor I that concludes my part of the agenda thank you madam clerk we go to our committee reports and I'll start with committee woman Terell thank you mayor uh for the Department of Public Works uh the road division continues to work on repairing potholes and patching sections of Roads throughout the township since our last meeting the road division has performed 72 pothole repairs and 110 streets were swept the sewer division sewer division continues to maintain catch Bas basins pump stations and outfalls daily performing rep repairs when necessary since our last meeting the sewer division has performed 120 catch Basin cleanings 40 enzyme applications to minimize fats oils and grease and two emergency calls the shade tree division the shade tree division continues to maintain trees in Parks Township properties and in Township R of ways since our last meeting tree Crews performed 19 removals 26 trees were trimmed and 20 stumps were removed all concerns or inquiries regarding all division of Public Works can be addressed by calling public works at 98686 922 or by using the reporter concern feature on the township website that concludes my report and you have and I have Recreation Recreation report thank you so I'll move to the recreation department report um the union Recreation Department is excited to host tons of great Halloween themed fund for Union residents this month the window painting contest is decades long is a decades long tradition here in Union which helps give some of our businesses our business areas a spooky festive feeling the scarecrow contest is a wonderful activity for the whole family we encourage Township businesses to get involved by creating a themed scarecrow related to their business supplies will be distributed beginning October 10th with entries finished by October 22nd submissions and winners will both for both contests will be shared on social media and Union TV register rtion for these contests is still open the Halloween fund will continue with Union Recreations Halloween Spooktacular Saturday October 19th the festivities will begin with a trunk retreat at Jefferson School from 1: to 4:00 p.m. the trunk Retreat will be hosted by roxan Shante and music by DJ k v then the party continues at rapkin Park with a Halloween Carnival from 3: to 7:00 p.m. the carnival event will include food trucks d a DJ carnival games Inflatables costume parades for kids and pets and much much more for more details about these activities please call the union recreation department at 98686 4200 that concludes my report thank you commit Bowser thank you mayor I'd like to start this evening with the uh senior report health and wellness Tuesday October 22nd from 9:30 a a.m. to 11:30 a.m. nurse will provide Health maintenance checks and preventive Prevention Services on Tuesday October the 15th 11:00 a.m. uh there will be a flu shot clinic programs AARP smart driving class during a multiyear discount on your auto insurance when you complete the following course the course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road $20 for ARP members $25 for non-members That's Thursday October the 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. upcoming trips wi Creek Casino that's Bethlehem PA October 17th $35 per ticket departures on Janetta Avenue hunting in Hills this show is designed to be the perfect complete complement to your high holiday season there's something for everyone traditional holidays favorites pop Christmas hits seasonal spirit rituals spectacular dance numbers and more all backed by our renowned hhp Orchestra Christmas at the playhouse on December 19th lunch show and transportation $85 bus departs at 12:30 p.m. for additional information call the senior center at 98851 5290 moving on to the police department report for the period of September 20th through October the 4th there were 1,640 direct patrols there was 2,868 calls for service there were 78 arrests speed Initiative for the period of September 20th through October the 3D there were 58 stops 72 tickets there were seven more res residents under red light enforcement for the same period there was 27 stops 23 tickets three were residents truck enforcement for the same period of time there were eight stops eight ticket tickets and no deliveries also I have a couple of highlights this evening I would like to uh share with you on October the 2nd a Township resident called Headquarters to report as she was exiting her home with $6,000 in cash which she had and her pocket accidentally fell out onto the front lawn she realized the money was missing until sometime later she reviewed her ring camera and observed the male jogging by her home the male noticed the money and began to pick it up and collected it off the lawn the male then ran away on October 3rd at 8:45 854 headquarters received a call from the same Township resident advising that she is watching she was watching her uh watching the camera and saw the mail actually actually saw the mail running by her house at that particular time Police Department units and the bureau units responded to the area within minutes of the call and were able to locate and apprehend the mail the male suspect was placed under arrest charged with obstruction of justice and theft of mislaid property my next highlight occurred on September the 26th at approximately 5:30 5 50:3 a.m. police units responded to a call reporting a commercial burky on Route 22 was in progress the caller advised that there was an unknown male in the store raging through items police units arrived on the scene and observed the front glass entrance Door shattered as officers approached the door they observed the male wearing a blue ski mask and Gray colored gloves inside the business upon seeing the officers the mail ran toward the the rear of the store and attempt to flee the male was apprehended at the scene identified arrested and charged with burglar criminal mischief and theft that concludes my report thank thank you Deputy Mayor Florida thank you very much mayor this is a report from the union fire department uh the union fire department responded to 238 emergency calls for service with 150 of them being medical calls this is just for a 2eek period some of the significant events I I stress some because there's really many on September 24th appz responded to West Chestnut Street for a motor vehicle accident that severed a utility pole two occum of the vehicle were transported to the University Hospital there's something about the cars that don't like our utility polls because one goes down every week I don't know what's going on on October 1st apparat responded to the 400 block of Chestnut Street for a sinkhole forming in the area of the sidewalk areas might safe in the County DPW responded to make repairs on October 5th apparat responded on Route 22 East for vehicle fire Route 22 had to be shut down during the suppression efforts just some safety messages for this month we talked about a little bit last time but I think it's worth repeating this is fire prevention month and this ears caption of smoke alarms make them work for you this service to remind us the importance of having working smoke alarms in our home install smoke alarms and every floor of your home and connect them together if possible the National Fire Protection Association recommended replacing smoke alarms every 10 years of course if that's the list sometimes they don't but if you hear that alarm going off make sure you replace it test your smoke DET texes monthly all you got to do is press the button if it beeps that means it's still good create a fire escape plan make plans and practice it with your family extremely important close doors closing doors can reduce the spread of fire toxic smoke and temperature remember if you get going the fire is the fireing room shut the door very important that's my report for tonight thank you Deputy Mayor um tickets let me begin with the tickets that our Police Commissioner spoke about I think our residents are starting to get the message which I'm happy out of the 72 tickets seven of them were only seven were residents and the red light tickets out of 23 only three were residents we have to get this message out to everybody that travels through here so if you're watching us don't come through Union and speed our police are out there enforcing uh so thank you again to our PD for doing the great work that they do day in and day out now different kind of tickets are available for unions Got Talent they're on sale now get ready to witness some incredible performances at this year's show on Sunday November 17th at 4m. this will be at Union High School don't miss out on an evening of entertainment where our community's top talents Will Shine On Stage you can grab your tickets today at unions gotot talent.org and we're beginning an open road program Township of Union is proud to announce that we'll host an open road project this October uh open road project will transform rway Avenue by closing the street to cars and opening it to biking walking running and everything in between it will kick off this Sunday October 13th from 8: to 10:00 a.m. and will continue every Sunday in October so get your bikes out out get your good sneakers out and just enjoy the fresh air especially with the beautiful weather we've been having and I I know a committee woman Terrell mentioned from the rec department we have our Halloween events I just want to reiterate October 19th mark your calendars from one to four is our annual big trunk Retreat that's at Jefferson School parking lot music treats and a prize for the best decorated vehicle and then wear your Halloween costumes to the haunted Halloween food truck Fest at rapkin Park from 3: to 7:00 my favorite this includes a kids and dog costume contest so you should come out get your dogs get the costumes out there photo booth DJ video game truck beer garden and more admission is free you can always check on this at TWP Union njre and our veterans day we will save the date for the Veterans Day ceremony which will be held right here at Town Hall on Monday November 11th more details on that will be coming soon and I can't believe I'm talking about this winter wonderland join us on December 6 and 7 at Beer Temple park for again two Unforgettable days filled with FES of fun and holiday spirit if you've never attended this you have to come by and tell your friends to come by at this Wonderland event there's something for everyone to enjoy so don't miss this special event that will light up your holiday seasons and again for all updates follow us on our social media at twpunion NJ and we ask that you sign up for everbridge notifications for emergency and general notifications at www. union.com and you can also excuse me check these updates updates on Facebook atwp Union NJ and with that I'll open up the meeting to the public again a reminder there's a f minute rule microphone is open please step up and state your name and address have something to just please state your name and your address please thank you can you hear me is it on it's on you only have five minutes so please Gail balar would you like me to spell that for the clerk g a i l last name balar b a l d as s s a r r e whiy New Jersey the reason I'm here this evening is to speak to the council and the mayor about a problem that exists in every single town I work in several different towns with the city council and Health Department combating the problem that we all have a free roam cat um I have put there a letter of reference from the Town Administrator the mayor of Clark is here animal control from Pary Police Department in Livingston and I could go on and on what I try to do educate the towns on a new policy of trap neuter return it is the most effective way and healthiest way for the citizens of Union to continue to have free roaming cats outside which are healthy which um are vaccinated and the caretakers can then care for them because the shelters are full I have done animal control and run several shelters already um thank you for letting me speak by the way and here I stand again in front of another city council asking you to not use the starvation of community cats by continuing to implement an outdated and ineffective and inhumane feeding B it doesn't work these cats have either been lost abandoned or born outside due to no fault of their own let us be clear people have caused this problem and people should fix it a feeding ban is not a policy but animal cruelty in its simplest form and I am here by the way because your constituents are calling me because I'm out there now and people are taking my number from different websites and Council meetings and calling me for help in different towns where they don't have TNR that's why I'm really here today I had another call this week the state of New Jersey makes very clear that free roaming cats are domestic animals and therefore without without human intervention they cannot survive to remove all life sustaining support such as food water and shelter which was asked by the people that have called me they have been feeding these cats for four years they're stayed they're neutered they're vaccinated they're on private property and they've been there for four years and now there's a problem for what reason I do not know the shelters and to remove food water and shelter and most importantly punishing the caretakers with threats of fines and Court appearances can simply not be tolerated anymore the shelters are full and calling Animal Control to come and pick up dozens of cats for euth in Asia's over a more a more Progressive implementation to control these free roaman cats have been adopted by over 140 towns and municipalities Clark is one we're working rways coming up next uh this this month um and these municipalities have adopted um these principles this program is called trap new to return it is effective Humane and the caretakers of these cat colonies are a vital link to its success they are your eyes and ears and important information needed for the program isolating your caretakers and giving them fines to go to court will only drive them underground to make them fearful of contacting their city for help these caretakers and feeders are devoted whether you know it or not they provide an invaluable community service usually on their own time and their own dime they usually to pay it themselves these cats have become their beloved outdoor pets and they will find any means to continue to care for these animals despite the penalties we want to work together to compat this problem trap neuter return works by trapping outdoor cats neutering and spaying them to stop the breeding they are vaccinated for rabies and distempered and the left de tip identifies them that they have been processed through the program adoptable cats and kittens are removed and brought to shelters and rescues often resulting in a 30% immediate reduction of the population of that Colony unadoptable Cats will be returned to their colony and through attrition the cat colony population are further reduced with one street in Clark when I started we had 23 cats on Florence Drive we now have eight eight but the feeders are allowed to have shelters and they're allowed to feed Gale your time is up is there a final point that you'd like to make yes sir um what I asking if it is possible which is what I've done in other towns in order to make a decision on TNR if you would allow us one hour of your time in a closed session we could present TNR with all the facts from from the CDC Health departments what the facts are in TNR that you can then through Union make an informed decision if you would like to implement such a program I would be available for consultation for helping and I come in with a few of my colleagues one of them I'm going to have to stop uh we will take this under consideration with Administration and our health department which I understand you've already spoken to so uh they have your contact information Gail thank you so much for coming can I leave a card with someone here today absolutely thank you very much for your time thank you Gale anyone else wishing to speak good evening my name is Dr Kino quashi um 40 Franklin Street in the Vox Hall New Jersey I'm um actually new to the neighborhood this is my second year residing in the community I'm asking support today from the council um and the mayor regarding um an installation of a um sidewalk I am one of the very few on the Block um that does not have a sidewalk it's been very difficult every time it rains I have mud that's really climbing into my house I'm from the street on I'm constantly falling I am asking if the council could support me in installation of um the sidewalk I went ahead and um as a preventative measure went ahead and did a perimeter around my property a routina wall to help the subdue and now was creating a problem with the buildings in terms of the um the sidewalk being installated they standing to me that my block is not up for a sidewalk however I'm coming into the street into my house which is really preventing a lot of concerns and issues regarding you know um bringing all of the mud inside everyone else on my block except for two other houses on my right do not have a sidewalk so I'm really asking for support with that the second concern I have today is that my block is a high prevalent for a flood zone so this has been going on prior to me purchasing the home however I wanted to know what are how could the city council support or what plans are really in place to help the supporting um cuz every time it rains it really floods um my entire property so um that's it for me today I'm at 40 Frankland Street my name is Dr Kino Kashi thank you for your time and consideration thank you with the flooding that is a flood area we have uh been dealing with that for decades uh there is some mitigation done down at the end of your street uh there's a flood wall there we need to have this taken care of but the Army Corps of Engineers Upstream because that's where it affects us coming down we have been at this deputy mayor has been at this for 15 years I've been at this for 15 years going to Washington they've come here we're still fighting with them to have something done so that we can mitigate the issues as that water comes Downstream so we will look at that and we'll have engineering look at the feasibility ability of a sidewalk there we'll take a look at that thank you so much thank you anyone else wishing to speak Darren Martin 1163 frantin way so um scooters and ebike regulations uh at some point we're going to have to do something by way of that because I get that people want to buy them because they're cheaper a lot cheaper than cars I get it uh but if they they're riding against the flow of traffic not obeying laws not wearing helmets um and in a couple of cases in town here although things stay quiet here sometimes when they suppress information people have been robbed like in other cities um and the people take off um so there's going to have to be some kind of Regulation by this body put in the place where that quality of life issue is taken care of um has to be regulations I don't know if they going to have to be license or registered I don't know what it's going to but but other towns are doing it so um you guys should look at Best Practices in other towns and other cities um I heard you guys talk about uh Road pavement um Road Improvement and Road resurfacing um what is the expectation when you guys agree to the the these Road Renovations I'll call them um if you take a drive right now and go across the street from the the union PD um going to or if you're coming from Mars Avenue going towards 22 the whole one side of the road is like a crater um uh another street I was on Tucker Avenue across from the YMCA the same thing what is the expectation when all of this money is spent and these contracts are approved um there should be smooth road so I don't know what's going on with this but something has to be done it never used to be this way years ago um but now they just seem to leave the road any way they want to leave the road so I expect this body to do something about that since you guys are approving these things ask to be a check and balance some somewhere cuz there was more on the agenda tonight about resurfacing and other things Lovely Nails the business and signature sports bar I have come before this body many times um and I'm so glad to see that love NS which we knew would they won their last legal battle against the township which was unwarranted in the first place and signature sports bar the problem is this complicit and complacent Township committee continues to normalize bad behavior by this trump-like narcissist Senator and you do everything he tells you to do nobody has anything to say you got just go to photo ops and you're supposed to be a an elected body I don't know how elected you really are because you don't make any decisions you don't do anything um so I'm so glad that they won because it seems to be a situation where this narcissist Senator goes after minority owned businesses I challenge anybody to show me another business he's going after that wasn't that is a white or or some other there isn't it there isn't in and that's a problem it's racist we got people that sit on the council that look like me but I learned a long time ago that not all skin folk is skin folk um and that that seems to be the problem here as well because nothing happens from this body but I'm so glad that help is on the way in 2025 thank you anyone else wishing to speak root slovic 1700 Patriot Way I was just wondering under the uh resolutions number 18 supporting the 2024 driving safety awareness distracting speeding Grant what does that mean did you apply for a grant did you receive a grant um are you supporting a grant that's like Regional like and what and what exactly uh does it incorporate as far as safety mayor thanks uh Ruthie this is the the start of the application process for a grant okay so the grant would uh try hopefully improve distracted driving and speeding and things like that that's correct it would fund overtime for police officers to inforce for things like cell phone use while driving Etc okay I just know what you meant by supporting so but you applied for a grant all right thank you very much you're welcome anyone else wishing to speak good evening um Julie facelli I'm from uh Lake kataa New Jersey and I just wanted to add to uh what my friend Gail was trying to um present to you the Trap neuter return program um I have a small cat colony in East Orange where they have not adopted the program as yet um we're hoping that they will um but uh I started working on that colony in 2017 um so it started with maybe 35 cats and now we're down to 14 anything any new cats that come into the colony that aren't fixed we get them you know trapped neutered returned um friendlies and kittens we tried to get to rescue and get them off the street so I'm just trying to say that the program does work and we wish that you would consider it okay thank you thank you so much anyone else wishing to speak microphone just please state your name and your address please yeah hi my name is Alexandra um I live in Kenworth New Jersey I'm very nurse um I do I do te are I I have trapped in a bass there was this one property um a few years ago maybe five years ago now they had 13 cats and um I got it down to uh two now last year it was three cats and now it's down to two so um the TNR it does work I've gotten the cats trapped I've gotten them vaccinated and they are healthy and they don't bother nobody I'm sorry I'm just very nervous that's okay but it it does work and um I try to be a part of it and I do try to help so thank you for your time thank you thank you for coming up anyone else wishing to speak just a clarification on the aforementioned road on calwell Avenue by the police station that's a utility work that was done there that needs months to stabilize before that is milled and paid so that it is a smooth service we need to wait until until the utility company allows us to do that with that a motion to adjourn the meeting move to adjourn second all in favor I I have a good evening everyone