City of Brigantine's Personal Meeting Room

I'd like to welcome everybody to our May
20th Brigade City Council meeting.
Please rise for the flag salute.
standut mayor Karen leads us in prayer.
>> Heavenly Father, thank you for the
precious gifts of freedom, the freedom
to worship, to speak, and to live
according to our conscience. On this
Memorial Day, we remember with deep
gratitude the brave men and women who
gave their lives so that we might enjoy
these liberties. Their sacrifice
reflects your love. Help us use our
freedom wisely to serve others, seek
justice, and reflect your light in a
world longing for peace. Comfort the
families who have lost loved ones in
service. And remind them that their
sacrifice was not in vain.
May we each live each day with
thankfulness and courage, honoring both
their memory and your grace. In your
name we pray.
Please remain standing for a moment of
silence.
Uh would like to honor the passing of
Mr. William Hoffman senior who has been
a resident of Brigantine for many years
where he and his wife Tina and their
raised their four children Barbara Beth
Christine and retired police captain
Bill Jr. He is also survived by his
eight grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Bill had a long career with
the FAA and loved to travel with his
family and friends. He was a longtime
member of the Brigantine Recreation
Commission and was often seen cheering
for his grandchildren at their crew
races, track races, and lifeguard events
on the beach. Please keep the Hoffman
family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. Please be seated.
>> The uh open public's meeting act
announcement.
>> Notice of this meeting has been provided
as required by law.
>> Executive session.
>> Uh yes, mayor. We will need an executive
session. Uh topic will be contract
negotiations. proceeding to read the
resolution.
Motion second.
>> All in favor?
>> I. Any opposed? Seeing none, motion
passed. We'll be back probably about 20
minutes.
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Principal.
>> All right. Can we have a motion and
second to resume the meeting?
>> Second.
>> All in favor?
>> Any opposed? Seeing none, motion pass.
We're going to resume the meeting. Carl
can summarize.
>> Sure. Carl Taylor
executive session tonight. There's
discussion of the contract.
>> Thank you. All right. All right, we need
approval of our May 6, 2026 council
meeting minutes. We have a motion
second.
>> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can
we have roll call?
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah.
>> Yes.
>> Need our approval of our bill
requisition list. We have a motion.
Second. So moved.
>> Second.
>> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can
we have a roll call?
>> Yes.
Yes.
>> Yes.
>> Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Uh, we have our public comment. This is
on agenda items only. Anybody wishing to
be named uh anybody wishing to be heard
on any agenda items, please come up and
state your name and address for the
record. Seeing no public comment, we're
going to close the public portion.
Uh, first up, we have uh
we have ordinance number eight of 2026.
This is a public hearing and adoption.
This is an ordinance to amend section
198-34
definitions and sections 198 through 63
general regulations of the city code to
ensure compliance with the revised New
Jersey pack regulations. We have a
motion and second.
>> At this time, we'll open it up for a
public hearing. Anybody wishing to be
heard, please come up and state your
name and address for the record.
Are you speaking on the pack
regulations?
>> No.
>> All right. So, we have another open
message just on public hearing.
>> All right.
Uh, we're going to close the
public portion. Any council comments?
Seeing none, can we have roll call?
>> Yes.
Mayor Sarah,
>> yes. Motion carried.
>> All right. Next up, we have ordinance
number nine of 2026. This is an
introduction. This is a bond ordinance
providing for the lead service line
replacement project in and by the city
of Brigantine in the county of Atlantic,
New Jersey, appropriating 11,500,000
therefore and authorizing the issuance
of 11,500,000 in bonds or notes to the
city to finance the cost thereof. Motion
second.
>> Second.
>> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we
have roll call. Yes.
>> Yes.
>> Rear.
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah.
>> Yes.
>> Car.
>> We have ordinance number 2026-10.
Um this is an ordinance amending chapter
246 of the code to city of Briantine.
We have a motion and second.
All right. This is for short-term
rentals. Can we have uh questions or
comments? Seeing none, we have roll
call.
>> Yes.
>> Latiri,
>> yes.
>> Hi,
>> yes.
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah,
>> yes. Carry.
>> We have resolution number 2026-131.
This is a resolution establishing the
dates for the citywide yard sale waving
permit requirements. This is June 12th
through June 14th. A motion second. I'll
hold second.
Questions or comments?
Seeing none, we have roll call.
>> Yes.
>> Latiri,
>> yes.
>> Haney,
>> yes.
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Resolution 2026-132.
This is a resolution authorizing a
refund for an overpayment of a rental
registration fee. A motion second.
>> Second.
>> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can
we have roll call?
>> Yes.
>> Lati,
>> yes.
>> Yes.
>> Reen? Yes. Mayor
>> Sarah.
>> Yes.
>> Motion carries.
>> Resolution 2026-133.
This is a resolution authorizing
reimbursement for a damaged mailbox
caused by a snowplow operations. Motion
second. Second.
>> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we
have roll call.
>> Yes.
>> Reen?
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah?
>> Yes.
>> Carry.
>> Resolution 2026-134.
This is a resolution authorizing the tax
collector to issue overpayment refunds.
Have a motion. Second.
>> Second. Questions or comments? Seeing
none, can we have roll call?
>> Yes.
>> Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Car.
>> Resolution 2026-135.
Uh this is a resolution authorizing a
contract with Tuahoo Sand and Gravel for
I5 gravel in the amount not to exceed
25,000. The purpose of this is to repair
our beach paths that have been damaged
due to the beach erosion. Motion second.
Uh John, I just want to thank public
works for all your work out there. I
know people are excited to have this
done on the summer season. So I know
it's a valant effort in this basket.
If there's no further comments, can we
have roll call?
>> Yes.
>> Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Resolution 2026-136.
This is a resolution authorizing a
contract with Northeastern Electrical GC
services for electrical services to the
welcome sign flagpole in the amount of
$7,97340.
Motion second.
>> Second. questions or comments? What did
it mean?
>> Say it again. What was your question?
>> What did it need? Like what was the uh
It's a brand new flag now that the
welcome sign for the bridge there.
>> Okay.
>> Like said lighting. Yeah. The lighting
for everything.
>> As you know, you can't have the flag.
>> There's no further questions. We have
roll call.
>> Yes. Let's hear.
>> Yes. Yes.
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah.
>> Yes.
>> Perry.
>> Resolution 2026-137.
This is a resolution authorizing change
order number one for city hall complex
HVAC system upgrades. Um
this is an increase of $91,516.19.
Motion second.
Um, basically
a line of the HVAC system in city hall
is original. Like in the police
department, they still have chillers
instead of air conditioning units. So, I
like how he's looking for it. Um, when
the contractor started to get into the
work, this is extra wiring, extra pipes,
things that didn't come into play. So,
they're trying to make sure that
everything's done right. I know me
personally, if you're going to do a job,
do it right. as they got into this and
this is something that we expected
there's additional work so this reflects
that work there's no further questions
we have roll call
>> yes
>> resolution 2026-138
>> uh this is a resolution authorizing the
contract with tactical public safety to
move the radio site to the 14th streets
water tower. This is the amount of
$51,250.
Motion second.
Yeah. So, you know how we do all the
work for the water tower. We had to have
everybody move their stuff off. Well,
Tactical who does this charges for it to
come off and they're charging us to go
back on. Um, I don't agree with the fee.
I understand why they're doing it.
They're business. They need to make
money. I know that they have costs. I
know that it's necessary for fire. I
just want to say I feel like it should
be part of the contract, but I get it.
There's cost business, right? I get it.
>> Yes, sir.
>> Thank you. I appreciate that.
I want to hold you that
>> let the record.
If I've learned one thing in government,
never say never.
Because, you know, I never saw a storm
turn around and go the other direction
and hit freaking, but you know what I'm
saying?
>> All right. So, now I appreciate that,
John. It should have a very long life up
there, and I know that we've
made that tower and the corral up top
the best it can be. So, I'm going to go
with you, but hopefully. All right. If
there's no questions or comments, uh,
can we have roll call?
Yes.
>> Yes.
>> Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Uh, resolution 2026-139.
This is a resolution authorizing the
submission of applications for fiscal
year 2024 flood mitigation assistance
FEMA program grants from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. Uh, before
we introduce this, is is that the right
year?
>> Yes, that is the right year. So, this is
the grant that we applied for for the uh
shoreline on East Shore Drive, Golf
Course Drive there. Okay.
>> So, in 2024
um we applied for this and then FEMA
stopped all of their grants and now
they're reopening the same uh year. Yes.
>> All right. Yeah. I just wanted the same
question.
>> Yeah. I just wanted to make sure before
we did it because we can correct it
right now right here.
>> All right. So, good. So, can we have a
motion and second?
>> I'll make that second.
>> All right. Tiger, thank you for
explaining it. Appreciate that. All
right. So, we have a motion second.
We're good. Questions or comments?
>> Seeing none, we have roll call.
>> Yes.
>> Lati,
>> yes.
>> Katie,
>> yes.
>> Villio,
>> yes.
>> Yes.
>> Rean,
>> yes. Mayor Sarah,
>> yes.
>> Car.
>> Our consent agenda. We have um St.
Thomas raffle license numbers 1153 and
1154.
Uh chamber raffle license number 1155
and 1157.
Uh, American Legion raffle license
number 1158, special event permit, good
times in Jersey. Motion second.
>> Questions or comments? May have brok.
>> Yes.
>> Hat.
>> Yes.
>> Reen?
>> Yes.
>> Mayor Sarah?
>> Yes.
>> Oi,
we have our council manager committee
discussions.
>> Mayor, two things. I know you said never
say never, but after that damaged
mailbox caused by a snow plow, John will
never let me drive a snowplow again.
Uh the the only thing I want to add is I
I want to thank the uh members of public
works for um getting the veterans
banners up. This was a couple year
project we were working on and we got
them all a bunch ordered last year.
Unfortunately, they came late in the
year and we weren't able to display
them, but I am really thrilled and man,
we've had so much positive feedback. And
uh John had a great idea uh because we
had some extra spots to get some um flag
banners as well. And uh he even put them
in the beach parking lot, some of the
beach parking lots. Um I noticed one
right back out here uh our park our
parking lot right here. So, man, what
what a cool thing to go up on that
prominade and walk in and see all those
banners and all those local faces.
>> The minute they went up, more people are
coming in.
>> Yeah, we've already got about a dozen
more applications uh that that Rachel is
processing. So, yeah, it's exciting. So,
thank you, John, to your crew.
>> I want to thank both of you guys for
getting that done. Really important. I
think something that's awesome about
walking down the proven is it's like
walking down memory lane and seeing like
a lot of the oldtime families,
you know, people that like I respected
as a kid that never realized they were
veterans to see them up there and walk
through there. And I think it's really
important to make sure that we hold on
to and um maintain that legacy. It means
something to be a veteran. It means
something to serve this country and it's
something that should never be
forgotten. And I want to thank the two
of you for your hard work on the sign
tiger on day one. Taking this job. It
was the first thing that brought up to
me. I was like absolutely let's make it
happen between you and John. Making that
happen is huge. You know that's a legacy
that we should always continue.
Something very proud about our so thank
you both.
All right. Over to our department heads.
No, everything good for Memorial Day.
We're ready. I know it's I know beach
control is not here, but it's gonna be a
wet weekend.
>> What What I'm gonna throw it out
curveball and you guys know off the top
of your head what peaches will be this
weekend. Is it the usual
16th Street posted on Facebook?
>> All right. So, rain or shine, I saw that
the beach control said we will have
lifeguards out there. And I don't know
if people saw what happened in Ocean
City. Um, it's tragic. You know, this
why we always say make sure you swim by
a lifeguard and it's why we have beach
control out there, especially early
season. So, again, please swim by a
lifeguard. Just make good decisions. I
go to our deputy mayor.
>> Again, the flags, the banners are
gorgeous.
I be
building um coming onto the island when
I found out that they were up with my
daughter and we went up there and she
never met her grandfather. He had passed
before she was even born. There he is
right up there.
All right. Uh there have been a lot of
questions recently about projects and
issues in the first ward which the mayor
has provided updates for on social
media. In case some of you have missed
these posts, I'd like to review what has
been done. First of all, for several
years, we've known that the tot on
Northshore Drive across the street from
the Lynx Clubhouse
is in dire need to be replaced. The city
applied for and received a grant, a
green acres grant to cover 75% of this
project, which is estimated to cost
$565,500
in grant funds, as well as a loan of
$184,500.
The total being about $75315.
We will keep you updated as we move
through the necessary steps to complete
this project.
Next, several people have inquired about
the area next to the top line. Again,
for many years, we've discussed the
possibility of having a permanent kayak
launch. Uh, presently, folks park near
the Northshore Drive, park along
Northshore Drive, and walk their kayaks
out into the water to launch. The first
phase of this project would be to
construct needs to be to construct a
shoreline protection for that area. We
will apply for D permits to put in a
gabian system and eventually look for
grants to build it into a um into a
taxpayer funded project to provide this
area for kayakers to launch.
Also, the corner of Sheridan Roosevelt
has come under fire lately. It has
always been an area of concern and now
that the sewer work is finished, uh we
are just waiting for the reconstruction
and repaving to begin sometime in June.
The police department, thank you for
putting the cones out um to help improve
traffic flow and increase visibility of
the stop signs. We did ask about the
possibility of installing four-way stop
signs on each end of the 100 block of
Roosevelt. This is not possible because
they can only be placed on square
intersections, which these two areas are
not square intersections.
As part of the reconstruction and
repaving project, concrete islands will
be built on both sides of Sherid
Boulevard as it enters Roosevelt. Please
be patient and careful as you enter this
area and please slow down on Rosenville
Boulevard.
There have been several complaints about
the rough on the golf course not being
cut. I want to let you know that the
rough mower had broken just in time for
the rough to start to grow. The mower
has been repaired and the grounds keep
the grounds crew has been out there this
week catching up on these areas. And I
want to say that the course is looking
great with all the work that is being
done in many of the areas that in the
past have had poor drainage.
Finally, I want to thank John Doring and
public works for repairing the slide at
Shark Park.
I'd also like to let our residents and
visitors know that it is just as easy to
call public works at 6092667800
to report these issues as it is to put
it on Facebook.
Please make sure that you come out to
the far first farmers market of the
season this Saturday from 8 till noon,
weather permitting. Um there are uh
approximately 70 vendors this year and
throughout the year we're going to have
25 young entrepreneurs
uh selling their wares and their their
services. Um happy Memorial Day to
everyone. Stay safe, be well, and we'll
see you next time. Thank you.
It was incredible. The number of people
That was the consensus
sitting up there.
Also,
lot of questions regarding handicap
access
to finish.
That's what we got to get clarification
on. So, it's actually the county. So, we
reached out to the county. Um, each of
you should have received letter U that
that our city manager sent out to the
county administrator. Um, kind of Paul
bringing up all of those questions that
you had. And also, one of the things we
would like to do is request a walk
through with the county engineer, county
administration, and the uh engineering
firm does all the inspections. there's
some issues that we believe weren't
properly addressed. We're asking for
clarification on those and to do a walk
through to make sure that that job is
100% complete and to everybody's
satisfaction before the county closes it
out. So until we have those answers and
have that walk through, uh we don't
know. And we also want to make sure too
that you know the county knows and
understands that there might be some
issues there that they're unaware of. So
that's kind of why that button is there
because that's kind of the partnership
and stewardship that we have with them
to make sure.
So that'll be the first step. Once we do
the walk through, we'll be able to make
a determination on what the next steps
are, especially for the I'm going to
call it a handicap ref.
I don't know if the county is aware that
is currently taped off
project.
Yeah, that was
access.
and that's our concern and I don't know
if the countyy's aware of that. So
that's why um our city manager sent a
letter to the county administrator to
make them aware of the situation. So
it's one of those things I know um Karen
had kind of said that people put stuff
out on Facebook.
So we're kind of doing the same thing is
uh putting a letter to them say hey
here's things we pay attention to or you
might not be aware of. Let's sit down
and talk about this and help.
>> Yeah. And I I believe we we have an
outstanding relationship with the county
and I believe
they've always done
just
pass. Thank you. And I appreciate you as
a second councilman that you're on top
of this making sure it's not correct.
Exactly. Eat your sandwich.
>> A lot of places I can't go. Don't like
gravitate. I got a question for you. You
know, I didn't get any rentals this year
because people looked at the beach and
said there's no access on
>> and that is an issue.
Like I said, the county may not be
aware, but that's who
that's
Yes. Thanks, Mayor. So, just as Paul was
uh speaking about this Monday the 25th,
Memorial Day, day when we uh honor all
our service members who paid the
ultimate sacrifice and serving our
country.
Very solemn day, but a day that uh we
also revel in that bravery and uh those
brave members who did pay that ultimate
price sacrificing their lives. So, uh,
with that said, uh, this Sunday, uh,
step off is at 10:45, I believe, for the
parade at the north end of
>> I have 10:30.
>> I got 10:30 rebel time. Muster up time.
10:30.
>> I thought it was. Yeah. If I'm wrong,
somebody told me I don't want to mess
up. I have I have on my schedule 10:30.
>> Call it 10:30. 10:45ish.
>> Yeah. All right. I'll be here early. I
don't want to be late.
>> So, uh, yeah. So, gather up at north end
of Roosevelt Boulevard. I mean, River
Boulevard by uh the library and down to
Veterans Triangle. It's always a
beautiful ceremony where we honor those
memories. And so for those who can make
it, it's a beautiful it's a just a
beautiful wonderful ceremony. And uh
also uh I was unaware that Mr. Hoffman
had passed away. Bill Senior uh what a
wonderful man was on the recreation
board with a great sense of humor.
Always love to laugh at. So uh rest in
peace Mr. Hoffman.
Thanks. That's all I got.
>> Thanks, Mayor. As always, support our
local charities. As Dennis mentioned,
the um the parade, the step off Memorial
Day ceremony sponsor the BFW. Please go
support them afterwards. They always do
a nice uh afterparty.
You may get a free drink when you walk
in. Sponsored by one of our local
business man. And then after that,
please support the Elks. You have um
Clan Bake on Sunday as well. So that'll
go on the rest of the day with live
music.
Keep these these great charities going.
Motor Island. It's all done. Thank you.
Yet
this week
started working on some of the
fantastic plants together. They got over
there.
Thanks everybody for coming out.
Besides everything else and John fab on
flags, but besides the farmers market
and the parade on Sunday on May 8:30, uh
we have our bonfire for the summer on
26th Street. It's right by Dennis House,
so you can, you know, stop in there and
say hello to you.
Uh then we have a uh Chamber of Commerce
has a nice uh uh sunset social at the
Brigotine uh historical museum uh June
3rd from 6:00 to 8. So that that'll be a
good night there at the Brigine
Historical Museum. good reason to go
there and they'll have some, you know,
or some things
on the summer season
chamber movies in the beach. Four movies
July 7th to 21st, August 11th, August
18th. Family fun weekend July 4th, 3rd
and 4th. So, a lot of good stuff going
on. food truck festival one one a month
for uh
so that's uh basically it
thanks
>> I forgot what your phone number was
>> all first of all uh John I want to thank
you and the matching team at the blanks
for taking care of that grass I know
there's a little bit transition coming
in um on it right away thank you very
much I appreciate that time please uh
pass that long.
That's how we get stuff done. Uh the
other thing too, uh Chief, uh Chief
Ward, I want to thank you for addressing
the traffic issues back on like
Roosevelt and Sheridan, and I know you
guys took care of that right away,
making safe a lot of the residents who
live in that area. Could not believe how
fast
respond, made things safe out there.
They're good with it as a temporary
measure. Keep that going until we get
the concrete out. So, thank you very
much.
Um, one of the things I want to bring to
council's attention, community's
attention, I think it's something that
nobody's really paying attention to, but
it's something that I think doesn't just
impact Britain, but I think impacts all
of South Jersey. I don't know if people
are familiar on what's happening with
Atlantic City, but their pilot, if you
don't know what a pilot is, it's a
payment of taxes.
Long story short, there was a
disagreement between Atlantic City and
the casinos on how casinos should be
taxed.
Ended up in court battle, ended up in
Atlantic City and the county, I believe,
having to pay a lot of money back to the
casinos. They put a pilot in place in
order to make sure that there's, I
guess, an acceptable payment from the
casinos to Atlantic City and to the
county.
That pilot is set to expire this year. I
don't know what the answer is going
forward, whether it's putting another
pilot in place or coming up with a
system of how they should be taxed. My
concern is if this isn't done correctly,
you can see three casinos close their
door and you're looking at 20,000 plus
people losing their jobs. This reminds
me very much of the housing crisis
market crash we went through in 2008.
and it will have ripple effects on every
single municipality.
The other thing that concerns me, you're
starting to hear talk again about North
Jersey gaming.
If we can't get this situation
straightened out in Atlantic City and
you start seeing casinos close because
it is not financially viable for them to
be there, that could decimate South
Jersey.
And this is something nobody's paying
attention to. I know our county
executive worked really hard um when the
first pilot and second pilot were put in
place. I know we filed litigations to
make sure that the taxpayers in Atlantic
County were protected. You know, we're
lucky to have good people like him and
Senator Palina and Senator Brown who
worked on this before, but this is
something that um needs to get done.
I've had the opportunity to talk with
some people. I know that there's a
foundation there, but this is something
that people really need to pay attention
to because we need all of our community
leaders on board to get this done before
the end of the year. It can't be a last
minute thing. So, I want to make sure
that people understand the gravity of
making sure that this is done correctly
and that we have, you know, cooperation,
partnership by all of the people who
need to be involved in this. There's a
lot of smart lines, but it's got to get
done right. This is something we're
going to start asking questions about
and I think it's something that impacts
all of us. So, I'll keep people posted
as we move forward, but probably biggest
issues impacting all of us right now and
nobody's talking about. So, we'll keep
people posted.
At this time, I'd like to open it up.
Anybody wishing to be heard, please
state your name and address for the
record.
Floor yours.
>> Okay. the gentleman first. I thought I'd
give them the opportunity.
>> Sorry, you're you're in uniform, so I
look pretty concerned. Thank you. My
name is Ed Dixon. I live at 3507 Asbury
Avenue in Ocean City. I'm a lifelong
member of the VFW in Washington
Township, a lifelong member of the
Knights of Columbus in Washington
Township, and also a member of the
American Legion in Ocean City.
and I'm here to thank you for all you do
to honor our military veterans.
The Memorial Day tribute,
the 83rd anniversary of the invasion of
Normandy, June 6th.
Think of that day.
over two million military personnel,
over 4,000 ships, and over 7,000 planes
of all type.
The greatest armada the world has ever
seen.
As you know, after a long battle,
defeating the enemy.
This year, we will celebrate the 250th
anniversary of our great country and
independence. Our military has allowed
our country to live in freedom. Many
good men and women fought and some never
returned, but are still in our hearts.
Today, they are still fighting in
foreign countries to keep us safe and
preserve our freedom.
In November, we celebrate Veterans Day,
a great remembrance and tribute to them.
There is something I would like all of
you to consider. I am here to ask this
mayor and council to consider dedicating
the month of August to our military
veterans,
men and women. They have made many
sacrifices for us and their families.
It is the veteran, not the preacher, who
has given us freedom of religion.
It is the veteran, not the reporter, who
has given us freedom of the press.
It is the veteran, not the poet, who has
given us freedom of speech.
It is the veteran, not the campus
organizer, who has given us freedom to
assemble.
It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who
has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the veteran, not the politician,
who has given us the right to vote.
Back in the day of our forefathers, they
started with a militia,
all men and women in the country at that
time.
An army grew,
then a navy, then marines,
then the coast guard, and then the air
force.
Now 250 years, the greatest military in
the world. On July 4th, we celebrate our
250th anniversary
of our independence.
And next door in August, with your
approval,
we will honor all those who made it
possible.
May God bless all of you and thank you
for your attention.
What do we need to do,
>> sir? What do we need to do for August?
Anything special? Resolution. What is
it? What's the actual sir?
>> All I ask is for either resolution or
proclamation
on paper. I have a copy here I could
show you if you'd like to see before I
leave. It's up to you. or I could come
back and visit your office and drop off
a copy. They can make a copy of it. But
if you'd like to see it now, I'll get it
for you.
>> I say if you have a digital copy, if you
make sure you get that to our city
manager and your contact information,
I'm sure I'm speaking for council. We
would be honored to do that.
>> Thank you very much.
>> Appreciate it. I'm also in contact with
uh Congressman Jeff Andrew. He has made
a offer to uh our uh representatives in
Congress to dedicate this month. He
himself had a different month of mine,
but after speaking to him with the
successes that I've had with the
different cities, uh he changed it to
August. And there's another reason for
August if you'd like to hear. Yes, sir.
August is the last month of summer.
There are many important days in August
to celebrate. August 1st is Air Force
Day.
August the 4th, United States Coast
Guard was established in 1790.
The seventh Purple Heart Medal was
established in 1782.
And the Veterans War began or the
Vietnam War began in 1964.
On the 14th, Japan surrendered, ending
World War II, 1945.
On that same day, there was a national
Navajo code talkers day. I assume some
of you remember that. They made a very
big offer effort during that war. It's
the only code that can be cracked.
>> On the 16th, National Airborne Day, on
the 19th, National Aviation Day, and
last but not least,
Women's Equality Day on the 30th.
Our hope is that when I was growing up
every morning at 6 PM, the Star Spangle
Banner was being played. I don't know if
any of you remember that.
That's why I've always made woke up
early, especially on the weekends, and
heard that going off first thing.
It is starting again. The great American
family apparently on CBS.
We'll have that on 6 a.m. in the
mornings.
Tune in.
Bring back some memories.
So, thank you again.
>> Thank you for coming in and thank you
for your service.
>> You're quite welcome. Thank you again.
>> Just make sure we get hook up the tiger.
>> Okay, I will.
>> Yes, John.
>> John Johnson, 36 Cokeill Beach Drive.
With the bond ordinance concerning lead
replacement, does that mean that the
property owner will not be responsible
for the cost?
>> No, not necessarily. So, this is the
first step in us trying to secure funds
because uh but there it is still to be
uh we still got to determine how that
pricing ratio is going to fall. There is
going to be some cost to homeowners for
this. Okay,
>> this is to cover the larger scale
because there's there's a lot to be done
with this.
>> Remember, this is a state project that
was mandated to us.
>> I hate it, right? All right. Thank you.
But, uh, also special thanks to the
whole city, particularly Tiger and John
for all they do, but you certainly do
honor and salute our veterans. Thank you
for that.
>> Thank you,
public comment. Close the public
portion. Any final council comments?
>> Yeah, mayor. Just a sir, thank you for
your service once again and your service
to the Legion as well to the American
Legion and um I just wanted to touching
on that piggy back piggybacking off of
what Mark was saying uh earlier with the
BFW and the get over there. Our American
Legions had uh be remiss if I didn't
mention this. A few of us were able to
make it. We were kind of spread thin
that day. But this past Saturday, they
had their armed forces day celebration
and they installed a new uh commander,
Julie Browse, captain, United States
Navy, 25 years, US Navy. So, uh,
whatever we can do to get over there,
support the Legion is always a great
thing, too. And, uh, obviously to be a
tough one when they're there always, uh,
you know, they're great. Um but the
Legion uh you know we all know the
American as well. So I just wanted to
mention that
>> you have their phone number.
>> What's that sir?
>> I don't have it on my phone but it's
usually online.
>> Yeah I think if you contact our city
manager I'll make sure he gets I have
both.
>> All right.
Thanks.
There's no other council comments.
Uh just one of the last things I just
want to say. I think on this Memorial
Day, I want to make sure that we always
honor and remember our brave men and
women who sacrificed their lives in the
name of freedom and safety of this
country. Everything that we have in the
nations because of their love, their
dedication, and their sacrifice for what
matters most. Thank you.
Uh we have a motion and second to
adjourn.
Second.
>> All in favor? I. Any opposed? Seeing
none. Motion pass. Thank you for coming
out, watching your council team at