really bad the the homeless people the people going to the store um the shoplifting and and I get it it's it's a can of soda it's a bucket of ice cream but then eventually we do a lot of money wire and I don't want it to get to that point that my mom it's in liability because of those situations I don't know you guys have any questions no um Bob could you take her phone number and address or yes I can you guys my information my email thank you contact multiple times okay just because my mom it's not can call yes that's my you myemail do I stay Thank you thank you thank you I is there anyone else in the public who wishes to be heard at this time no one I War subm 202 24-23 which is ready for a first reading par obtains a motion that ordinance number 2024 4-23 be taken up for the first reading so move second Mr aosta yes Mr francini yes s Spinelli yes Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes ordance number 202 24-23 in ordinance to amend ordinance number 20244 authorizing pilot agreements for project tax exemption attains a motion at ordinance number 20 24-23 be passed for the first reading and that a public hearing be held on Tuesday Tuesday April 23rd 2024 at 6:30 p.m. so move second is there any discussion by Council on this motion none Mr aosta yes Mr franchini yes Mr Spinelli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr arur yes I have ordinance number 202 24-24 which is ready for a first reading bar obtains a motion at ordinance number 202 24-24 be taken up for the first reading go move second Costa yes Mr Francis yes Mr spelli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes ordinance number 202 24-24 ordinance amending ordinance 2024 24-25 as amended entitled an ordinance adopting the center city Redevelopment plan consistent with resolution 5203 of the planning board of the city of Inland so as to amend block 44 lot 7 834 East Elmer Street consistent with resolution 6 37 of the planning board sh attains a motion that ordinance number 202 24-24 be passed for the first reading and that a public hearing be held on Tuesday April 23rd 2024 at 6:30 p.m. so move second is there any discussion by Council on this motion none Costa yes Mr francini yes spelli yes Vargas Dr yes by resolution 2024-25 a resolution authorizing that the municipal budget for County year 2024 be read by title only at the public hearing for said budget bains a motion at resolution number frini yes Mr Spinelli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes do I have the calendar year 2024 Municipal budget which is ready for public hearing here attains a motion that the calendar year 2024 Municipal budget be taken up for a public hearing and open to the public for discussion so move I second Costa yes Francis Key yes Mr selli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes is there anyone in the audience who wishes to be heard on the calendar year 2024 Municipal budget no one he attains a motion that the public hearing on the calendar year 2024 Municipal budget be closed no move by second Mr aosta yes Mr francini yes Mr spelli yes Mr Vargus yes Dr Arthur yes I resolution 2023-24 Municipal budget of the city of IA attains a motion that the resolution number 2023-24 2024 at 6:30 p.m. they move second is there any discussion by Council on this motion none Mr Acosta yes Mr francini yes Mr Spinelli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes uh was that 2023 it should be 2024 2024 yeah I have 2024 on this sheet that's right both on both things close okay we'll move now to the consent agenda items I have 202 24-13 resolution authorizing the acceptance of the New Jersey Division of highway traffic safety 2024 distracted driving Crackdown you drive you text you pay Grant 2024-the submission of a strategic plan for the van Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2025 2024-25 and authorizing the execution of Amendment to the shared services agreement bying between the county of Cumberland and the City of vland for provision of the code blue warming Center 2024 d133 is a resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services agreement with schaer fireworks Rocks Pennsylvania for fireworks display pyate Technic services on July 4 2024 with rain date of July 5 2024 2024 d134 resolution awarding an open-end contract to Northeast Plumbing Services LLC Williamstown New Jersey for as required plumbing repair services 2024 135 is a resolution awarding a contract to new road construction management company incorporated Cherry Hill New Jersey for construction management services for the remodeling of city of on and Senior Center 2024 136 is a resolution awarding a contract to Perryman Excavating New Jersey for the demolition of structures located at 511 Laurel Street block 2334 Lot 4 and 633 East Wood Street block 3020 lot one in a total amount of $65,100 202 24-37 is a resolution awarding a contract to South State Incorporated bridon New Jersey forther resurfacing of no Road at ltis Avenue to almond Road the amount of M 65959 2024 d138 is a resolution rejecting bids received on March 12th 2024 for construction inspection and mineral testing services materials testing services for resurfacing of M Road Landis Avenue dman Road and authorizing the purchasing agent to re advertise for bids 2024 139 is a resolution approving Vin and revolving loan funds for om Property Management LLC or assigns 202 24-40 is a resolution approving the use of v and revolving loan funds to issue a recoverable Grant to the city of Island 224-1 141 is a resolution approving shity reduction release or renewal as submitted by the city engineer and director of licenses and inspect 4-42 is a resolution approving charge against various land for land clearance and authorizing said charge to become a lean upon such land and to be added to and become part of the taxes to be assessed and levied upon such land 202443 is a resolution authorizing and directing the refund of taxes 20 24-44 is a resolution approving and authorizing the payment of bills and demands against the city of Island 2024 d146 is a resol rejecting all proposals rece for a class 2 cannabis manufacturer Municipal license and authorizing the read vertisements to be received class two cannabis manufacturer Municipal licenses 20241 147 is a resolution adopting violin uh downtown violent neighborhood preservation program revised implementation plan 2024 202 24-48 is a resolution author Award of a contract to seaman Energy Incorporated Houston Texas for repairs and Associated cost for Clayville generation unit amount of $2,700,000 20241 149 is a resolution awarding the contract to think papers hardscaping LLC Mount Royal New Jersey for Furnishing new water Ser services from water Main Avenue East Garden Road to ro road in the amount of $250,800 here entertains a motion to approve all items on the consent agenda so move a second is there any discussion by Council on this motion none Costa yes Francis yes Mr Spinelli yes Mr Vargas yes Dr Arthur yes that's all the foral business I have Madam president thank you Mr Petroski at this time are there any comments from Council I just want to thank uh H Middle School eighth graders that come up and utions it's nice to see him there that's it thank you councilman Acasa uh I said it in in the close session but I'll say in open as well I want to thank everyone involved including Gino putting together a program to honor one of violence's finest I was totally impressed with this young man still a young man somebody to be designing he was a vehicle R vehicle home around in the Moon is from Van High School is ex um I also want to say that need to address the issue of Landis Avenue member of the public came up and discussed that I think we need to make sure that safety and Merchants feel that it's okay to do business in land Sal growing up that's where all the business was done all wasn't there yet and and of sa was where we came to do everything keep it as safe as possible address any issues that may lead to businesses closing councilman spanell did know with what David had to say uh the event last week for Mr Romero was absolutely stunning she a a great job um this concern tonight is something I think that uh kind of all know what's going on if you ride Wood Street Elmer Street orlis Avenue you you see it and it's been an ongoing problem and a lot of it has been worked on and in the attempt to move people along and to protect the stores Etc but the Safety Director's here so he has the information as well and he will talk to the police and try to get you a little bit more presence in that area so that uh your Mom feels safer you feel safer and that some of that bad element uh is moved and and possibly eliminated so thank you for coming here though and letting us know because we don't know everything we don't see everything and unless people come and tell us we can't do anything about so thank you very much thanks the pillow kids uh lus theater is uh having concerts every weekend so if you can make it uh and I know during the week they have a lot of different events open mike Night karaoke night Latin night m music night which is R&B Etc so if you're into that type of thing and you want to have a good time uh and the weather's starting to break so it looks like outdoor dining will start there as well very soon councilman forgus yes I like to also Echo what uh councilman Kasa said was a proud moment the other day here in the city of once again not just him but others uh but him adding at the at this list so very proud to him uh very proud of our employees that put all this together it was outstanding I would have to say thank you Sheena thank you for everybody that was involved thank you also want to Echo the comments of the councilman thank you to the students it's always good to have them even though we had a cast of a thousand it's always good to have the students here um and yes I we are very concerned with what goes on on Landis Avenue um we're sorry to see it happen and I'm sure we're going to do as much as possible to remedy the situation well and also I understand uh our astronaut has named the second lunar Landing U piece of equipment that's going to go to the Moon I believe it's um that was announced a couple of days ago or yesterday so he is still working U within that field with NASA so congratulations to him and it was uh such a pleasure to have him here and I do hope he'll come back and contribute something to the students at the school at some point and he said he would he's open to that so we're looking forward to him coming back again nothing further shar's a motion to adjourn the regular meeting move second Costa yes franchini yes spelli yes margas yes Dr yes thank you and good night