A public commenter, identified as Sally Rinker, openly criticized the actions of Mayor Rossi regarding the removal of her late son’s memorial monument. She accused him of acting out of political spite, leading to the removal of the monument, which had previously been supported by a community initiative. The commenter expressed gratitude towards Council President Patrick Rizzuto for working diligently to resolve the issue but lamented that the mayor insisted on removing her son’s name from the donation plaque. Despite agreeing to the mayor’s terms, Sally Rinker had to personally intervene to ensure the new sign was appropriately made after a delay from the mayor’s office. She returned the incorrect sign made by the town, emphasizing her distrust in the mayor’s integrity and commitment to the agreement.

The meeting also saw the council approving resolutions related to local governance. Notably, they passed a resolution establishing affordable housing obligations for the township, a topic of importance to the community’s development. In addition, the council authorized changes to the Vernon Township Pump Station project and approved several permits for local businesses.

The council reviewed and approved a capital ordinance for various improvements in the township, allocating $50,000 from general capital reserves. This approval followed after a public comment period where there was no opposition or commentary from residents. The council also conducted routine approvals for tax refunds and cancellations for totally disabled veterans.