Public Meeting of Egg Harbor Township Committee 06/17/26

Could you all just stay standing for one
moment? We lost a long time township
employee this week, Donna Burger.
Um and a lot of her boys are standing
right over there. She was an incredible
employee for us in public works and did
so much for all of us. We just like to
honor her for a moment.
Al's not here, is he?
>> [clears throat]
>> Is that him there?
We're going to start tonight, as you all
know, we have an empty seat here. Uh
Will Pauls had been a committee member
here for us.
>> Roll call.
>> Oh, I'm sorry. Roll call.
>> Okay, what can I do? [laughter]
>> Roll call. Cast the line.
I think Jackie Hudson.
>> Yes.
>> Alice.
>> Yes.
>> And Kramer.
>> Yes.
>> I am here. Now, we're going to go back
to Will Pauls. I'm leaving the seat.
Will left us about 6 weeks ago and the
way that you fill a seat
on township committee
what we do is we appoint someone to take
that seat until November and whoever
wins the election in November will fill
that seat.
The way a seat goes, this was a
Republican seat, so the Republican
committee
county committee gave us three names.
Those three names are Phil McKenzie,
Frank Mallace, and Patrick Ireland.
Um all three gentlemen have done great
things here in the township. Phil is
newer. Phil has been Is Phil here?
There he is.
Phil serves on our MUA and has and
volunteered at many different functions
that we have here in town.
Frank Ballas has sat on this Township
Committee and has been involved I think
he's most of his childhood has been
spent here and everything else so he is
a long time resident of Egg Harbor
Township.
And Patrick Ireland even though he went
to Mainland
we'll let him in the room.
>> [laughter]
>> I don't know. I don't know. You know we
got
>> Me too.
>> Um [clears throat]
>> Me too.
>> But Patrick is
>> I'm serious.
>> Oh you're a Mainland. Man there's
Mainland here this is not good. But uh
Patrick uh has been on the Board of
Education and is raising his family here
in this town. So we're fortunate we have
three very good gentlemen put their
names in.
And tonight what we're going to do is
pick one of the three of them to sit in
this seat until November and then we'll
see where we go from there and we'll
just get back to business. So does
anybody have any questions on the
process?
>> [snorts]
>> If not can we get a nomination?
>> I nominate Patrick Ireland.
>> Give me a second.
>> I'll second it.
>> Can I have a roll call please?
>> Castellana?
>> Yes.
>> Hudson?
>> Yes.
>> Ellis?
>> Yes.
>> And Furman?
>> Yes.
>> Mr. Ireland.
Come on down.
>> [applause]
>> GRACE GOING TO DO IT.
>> THE VOICE.
>> THE VOICE IS ME.
I have a motion.
You want your family to
>> There you go. There's a couple of you.
>> Is Lindsay here for this?
Have Lindsay come up. Have come up.
>> Okay.
>> Here you go.
The wrestler.
>> The wrestler.
>> [clears throat]
>> Okay.
>> Sorry.
I don't know.
>> That's anyone.
>> I escape today.
>> I pledge to follow
who solemnly
>> I solemnly
>> I will faithfully
I will faithfully
who solemnly
>> I do solemnly
>> I will faithfully
>> and justly discharge
>> all the duties
of the township committee
>> of the township committee
>> to the best of my ability
>> I do solemnly swear I do solemnly
>> I do solemnly swear
>> and I will faithfully and I will support
the Constitution
>> I will faithfully and support the
Constitution
>> of the United States
>> and the Constitution
>> Constitution
>> and the Constitution
>> of the state of New Jersey
>> and I will bear true faith
>> and I will allegiance
>> and allegiance
>> and to the government established
>> in the United States
>> and in the state under the authority of
the people
>> and in the state under the authority of
the people
>> So help me God.
>> SO HELP ME.
>> [applause]
>> SORRY.
>> QUITE A FEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION HERE. We've got Chairwoman
Tomeka. Gilbert Floyd is here. Wanida
Hyman is here. Barbara Sulaghi is here.
Um
Lou Della Barca is here.
Is that everybody?
>> Everybody
>> [laughter]
>> Not anymore.
So now you get to do that. So
And we also have kind of commissioner
John Risley in the audience. He's over
there.
So thank you all for coming.
Um
and we're going to keep going here guys.
We have a busy meeting.
Welcome aboard [clears throat] Patrick.
>> Thank you.
>> All right.
We have three presentations this
evening. The first one is Annabelle's
mom here?
No.
All right, we're going to hold off
on that one.
So we are going to go to
Is Kellen here?
>> He is here.
>> There he is.
All right.
Do you want to do this one?
I am we are
>> Okay.
>> This is this one.
>> You going to be all right?
>> All right, okay.
>> Beautiful.
>> Township of Egg Harbor certificate of
recognition presented to Kellen Crowell.
Whereas dedication,
perseverance, and athletic excellence
are the hallmarks of true champions.
And whereas Kellen Crowell has
demonstrated exceptional commitment to
the sport of wrestling through his hard
work, discipline, and sportsmanship.
And whereas Kellen has received the
remarkable distinction of becoming only
the second Egg Harbor Township junior
wrestler to win two New Jersey State
Championship titles. And whereas Kellen
has earned All American status at the
prestigious Wildwood National Duals,
further distinguishing himself among the
nation's top wrestlers. And whereas
Kellen has secured his seventh
South Jersey Wrestling League
Championship title, an extraordinary
accomplishment reflecting sustained
excellence and dominance in competition.
And whereas Kellen concluded this season
with an impressive 54 and 6 record
across league, local, and national
tournaments, showcasing both consistency
and elite performance. And whereas
Kellen's achievements bring great pride
to his family, coaches, teammates, and
the entire Egg Harbor Township
community. Now, therefore, be it
proclaimed that the mayor and Township
Committee of the Township of Egg Harbor,
County of Atlantic, State of New Jersey,
do hereby recognize and congratulate
Kellen Crowell for his outstanding
accomplishments and commend him for his
dedication, determination, and
representation of our community at the
highest levels of youth wrestling.
Congratulations.
>> [applause]
>> Can you Can you put a quick move on
Ellis? Can you Can you do
>> [laughter]
>> Can you do like the super move?
>> [laughter]
[clears throat]
>> Oh, yeah.
Definitely.
>> [clears throat]
>> Oh, that's good.
I know that's hard work.
My nephew wrestles at Penn State, so I
know.
A lot of times you get injured and you
can't eat a lot of stuff you like.
Oh, well.
>> [laughter]
>> So, congratulations.
>> [applause]
[clears throat]
>> Let's see.
>> Um
real real quick, a lot of times we have
meetings that's extremely long.
As long as you recognize we recognize
the youth for the future of tomorrow, I
can stay all night. So, I invite every
youth organization who every kid who
accomplished something, if I know about
it, I'm going to say something. We have
to acknowledge our future and I don't
care how long we stay here. I don't care
whether you want to jump a jet contest,
you're going to be acknowledged.
>> [laughter]
>> It jump over you. It might be long. I
don't care.
>> [laughter]
>> I think you need a bigger room than
that.
>> Oh, we just get a bigger room.
>> All right. Well, we've got another group
coming in.
The Atlantic Christian School BOYS
BASKETBALL TEAM.
>> [applause]
>> ALL RIGHT.
>> TOWNSHIP OF EGG HARBOR honoring the
Atlantic Christian School boys
basketball team.
Whereas, the Atlantic Christian School
boys basketball team has demonstrated
exceptional athletic achievement,
sportsmanship, perseverance, and
Christian character throughout the
2025-2026
basketball season, compiling an
outstanding overall record of 25 wins
and 12 losses. And whereas the team
captured the Jersey United Christian
Athlete Conference (JUCAC) tournament
championship for the seventh consecutive
year, establishing a remarkable standard
of sustained success and competitive
excellence.
And whereas the Cougars advanced to
national competition and earned an
impressive runner-up finish at the
National Christian Developmental
Athletic Association (NCDAA)
national tournament in Ohio, bringing
distinction and recognition to their
school, community, and state. And
whereas the team's accomplishments were
made possible through the dedication of
its student athletes, coaches, school
administration, families, and
supporters, whose commitment to
teamwork, discipline, faith, and hard
work contributed to an extraordinary
season.
And whereas Caden Kim, a senior,
achieved a significant personal
milestone by scoring his 1,000th
That's tough to say. career point,
joining an elite elite group of student
athletes and leaving a lasting legacy in
the Atlantic Christian School basketball
program.
And whereas the following members of the
Atlantic Christian School boys'
basketball team, led by head coach Paul
Jones and assistant coaches John Wilson,
Drew Carney, Zach Johnson, and Trevor
Little, are deserving of recognition for
their athletic skills and dedication,
which allowed them to realize every
athlete's dream of becoming a champion.
Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that
the mayor and township committee of the
Township of Egg Harbor, County of
Atlantic, and State of New Jersey hereby
recognize and congratulate the Atlantic
Christian School boys basketball team on
their outstanding 2025-2026
season, their seventh consecutive Jersey
United Christian Athlete Conference
Tournament championship, their NCHSAA
National Tournament runner-up finish,
and the exemplary manner in which they
represented their school and community.
Congratulations.
>> [applause]
>> I'm just going to [clears throat] ask
the spring team captains.
>> I mean, there's a story going on.
And it's hard.
Um
when you win
together
and you win four championships
>> What?
>> [applause]
>> I played here with the Nickerbockers.
>> [laughter]
>> You don't have any Nickerbockers.
>> But congratulations to you and your team
as well.
>> Yeah.
>> You got to recognize
>> [clears throat]
>> them. A lot of times you just want to
Isaiah Williams
They
came and got the championship before we
got here in the township. He's up.
>> Okay, do you just want to call them out
by name? I've got a lot of names here
from my coaches here, so I'm going to
give you all these, but can you just
please introduce them?
>> Do I need to introduce them?
Who is the starting lineup?
>> [applause]
>> Uh
they're just coming off.
>> Yeah.
He doesn't look good here.
>> You got
>> Yes, you're the BG junior junior.
>> South wins.
>> Good.
>> Austin Ryder.
Advantage.
>> Stephen.
>> All right.
>> So you
The best of money.
>> Oh, [laughter] you're putting up with
three of the balls at the shoot.
>> Well, that means you've got about one
coming back.
So we ate your girl. So what's
Awesome. Well, each and every one
>> Who's the center? Let me guess, one of
you two.
Which one?
>> It's Warren.
>> [laughter]
>> No, he's going to be the guard.
Bring me up.
>> We're going to get Chuck to keep selling
us out.
All right? You're going to be ready to
be the man next year.
All right.
>> It's Jamie wants his time.
>> You are the man.
>> Thank you.
>> If he gets that up.
>> Good.
>> Well done, GUYS. WELL DONE.
>> [applause]
>> CONGRATULATIONS.
>> THANK YOU.
>> COME ON, GUYS. THIS IS THE BEST.
>> [laughter]
>> OKAY.
Last but not least
It's one of our title winning coaches.
So, you know what? The protein is always
a
So, I know
that Upper Township High School's crew
>> Now he's there. The Township of Egg
Harbor
presented with pride to the Egg Harbor
Township High School crew team.
Whereas the student athletes of the Egg
Harbor Township High School crew team
have demonstrated extraordinary
commitment, perseverance, sportsmanship,
and excellence throughout the 2025-2026
rowing season. And whereas
through tireless training, discipline,
teamwork, and dedication, the crew team
captured the Atlantic County overall
team title championships, further
solidifying its reputation as one of the
premier scholastic rowing programs in
the region.
And whereas the boys crew team earned
the distinction of Atlantic County boys
overall team title championships
champions for the fourth consecutive
year, a remarkable achievement
reflecting sustained excellence and
competitive dominance.
And whereas the girls crew team achieved
an outstanding second place overall team
finish at the Atlantic County
championships, contributing
significantly to the program's
countywide success.
And whereas at the Atlantic County
championships, Egg Harbor Township crew
athletes earned an impressive collection
of championship medals, including gold
medal finishes in the girls varsity four
plus, girls lightweight four plus, girls
novice eight plus, boys varsity eight
plus, boys lightweight four plus, and
boys novice four plus, as well as silver
medal finishes in the girls junior
varsity four plus,
girls second varsity four plus, and boys
freshman eight plus events.
Whereas the program continued its
success beyond the county level by
earning one gold medal, three silver
medals, and two bronze medals at the
state championships, and one silver
medal, and two bronze medals at the city
championships. And whereas the Egg
Harbor Township High School Crew program
has distinguished itself academically
and athletically
producing five student athletes signing
to compete at the Division I collegiate
level and one student athlete signing at
the Division II level.
And whereas the girls crew team further
exemplified the program's commitment to
excellence in the classroom by achieving
the highest spring term team grade point
average among all high school athletic
teams.
Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the
mayor and township committee of the
Township of Egg Harbor, County of
Atlantic, and State of New Jersey hereby
recognize and congratulate the Egg
Harbor Township High School Crew team
for showing up every day throughout the
season ready to work, and by developing
consistent effort and a willingness to
excel alongside the best high school
crews at the county, state, and national
levels. The athletes of the Egg Harbor
Township High School Crew team have
established a standard of excellence
through their countless hours of
dedication, sacrifice, determination,
and pride in representing their school
and community. Congratulations.
>> [applause]
>> If anybody knows anything about rowing,
do you know what it is?
What it is?
Um and to the parents, they go out to
the river at like 4:00 in the morning.
Set up the tents and stuff and get the
food going. I commend all of you as a
whole Township for letting me do this.
And ladies,
your grades are
ALL DONE.
>> [applause]
>> YOU MADE IT TO THE STATE FINALS.
YOU'RE ABOUT WINNING GOLD.
AND YOU TOO.
All of you, this is an incredible
performance
and you have to work this
>> [clears throat]
[laughter]
>> everybody. My name
>> Uh so, yeah, I
promote a spot here. I got Angeli's
posts.
Uh they're all state here and actually
the girls team has been secure in
Ireland.
Uh we're uh
a lot of them are now
both accomplished. Uh
the the hit each twin, we have Avery and
Alyssa. We have Al Alberta.
The girls team is well in the global
tournament.
>> WOW.
>> HOW'S YOUR ATTITUDE
THEY DID REALLY WELL.
GOING to ask you the process.
Okay.
>> [laughter]
[clears throat]
>> I have to ladies, I should say,
what your best memory is going through
the team
We're a family.
You can see this.
You see each other
>> And the season is done now. All the
games
>> Yeah, everything's done.
>> So sad.
>> All the hard work pays.
>> Yeah.
>> If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Hudson's
daughter was on the very first team in
North Penn Township.
>> And I had to go to the Schuylkill around
4:00 a.m. like Laura said.
>> [laughter]
>> And thank God I had a badge key so all
the cops helped me because it's brutal
up there.
>> [laughter]
>> And I think we bought the first uh first
boat.
Yeah, 2002.
But it's brutal up there, the
Schuylkill.
To to hold down the territory cuz
they'll encroach left and right when you
put your blanket down and put the tent
up. All of a sudden it'll start moving.
So.
It's a great sport and I'm glad it's
it's it's alive and well in the
township.
>> Coach, can we have a moment?
>> Sure.
>> He has a waiver.
>> [laughter]
>> Excuse me, Ronald.
Benjamin Butcher.
Tom Corcoran. William Curry.
>> [clears throat]
>> Lucas Carro. Reed Warrington.
Lucas Jackson. Aiden Fultz. Dean
Corcoran.
>> Hi.
>> We have about
four seniors and five alumni.
>> Mr. Z.
>> [clears throat]
>> No, yes.
>> Mhm.
>> And
a couple of years.
>> Who is at the front of the boat calling
out the uh
Where's the coxswain? You? Okay. You're
the best ride going.
Just hang on.
>> Yeah.
>> [clears throat]
>> It was pretty good.
>> [laughter]
>> It
>> [clears throat]
[laughter]
>> Um well, there are different I guess you
guys spoke [clears throat] about how
hard they work.
That goes without saying. It's a
year-round sport.
>> What's that?
I don't know what that was. Where did
you get the phone number?
>> How's it working out on the
>> In August
>> I think I can answer that for you.
>> Please.
>> All right.
>> I'LL TAKE YOU HOME.
>> [laughter]
>> CONGRATULATIONS.
>> AND AS THE parents are leaving, thank
you for all that you do.
It is so much work.
Isabella is not here.
Did Isabella's mom come in?
She's here.
>> Yes.
>> Oh, she's here.
I'll bring you on this side.
>> Ready?
>> Township of Egg Harbor
proclamation in recognition of Isabella
Mardigian for her bravery and quick
thinking. Whereas the safety and
well-being of our residents are of the
utmost importance and acts of courage
and presence of mind contribute greatly
to the strength and resilience of our
community. And whereas Isabella
Mardigian demonstrated extraordinary
bravery and quick thinking during a
potentially dangerous emergency in her
her
And whereas upon detecting the smell of
smoke, Isabella immediately took
initiative to locate its source,
discovering that a lithium battery in a
cordless vacuum had ignited and was
actively on fire. And whereas, in the
face of a rapidly escalating situation,
Isabella remained calm and acted
decisively by extinguishing the flames,
removing the burning vacuum from the
home, and promptly contacting emergency
services by calling 911. And whereas,
Isabella's swift and courageous actions
prevented what could have been a
devastating house fire, protecting her
home and family from serious harm. And
whereas, Isabella's actions serve as an
inspiring example of responsibility,
awareness, and composure under pressure,
and highlight the importance of fire
safety preparedness for all residents.
Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that
the mayor and township committee of the
Township of Egg Harbor, County of
Atlantic, State of New Jersey, that
Isabella Mardigian is hereby recognized
and commended for her exceptional
courage, quick thinking, and responsible
actions, and extend their sincere
appreciation for her efforts in
safeguarding her home and family.
Congratulations.
>> [applause]
[clears throat]
>> Great job. Great job.
Congratulations.
>> [laughter]
>> So, I was the chief on scene that day.
Came out of his age after the fire and
on
I was on location within about 3 minutes
Well, she did the right thing. being at
2 dollars being at outside to meet me
outside in the back of the plane.
What did you
you know now you have one guy out of the
one guy out of the one who was back in
the closet. So what happened was the
back of the heater was plugged into the
closet.
I had called a fire in the closet and
the battery actually started to
Let me let me say that it was laddering
and it burned all over the place.
But she actually took the
got the vacuum and got it out of the
house and when I went in there it was
smoke condition and
I think where it was upstairs was
heavily burned you know it heavily
burned up. But her actions was actually
pretty impressive. She was home alone.
Um she she thought quickly she didn't
panic. She was able to she was able to
run and dial 911 and get a small one.
She was able to quickly to remove the
problem.
Um so we made it very simple for us.
We just ventilated the house. Done with
the little little bit of extension after
the air and and that was it. But her
quick thinking and especially at
a young age like that you don't you tend
to most people tend to panic anyway when
the house is on fire. You know that she
didn't know where the smoke was coming
from. She actually hunted it down and
found it. So
when that happened most people will
panic. She didn't.
I was I was extremely impressed with her
candor and her confidence.
I should I want to give her a hug.
>> [laughter]
>> So call her a sheriff.
>> [laughter]
>> She helped me change the same thing.
>> I know.
>> Oh my god.
>> She smells smoke first and then what did
you just
>> Yeah it is.
>> [clears throat]
>> It was like a plastic that was actually
on fire.
>> I heard a call on Daisy.
Yeah, I listen here. Listen, hear you
I hear them all the time.
My sister is
25 years.
Brother-in-law.
I can't
What number was that?
Yes, she's 25.
>> [laughter]
[laughter]
>> Come on, man.
>> [laughter]
[clears throat]
[laughter]
>> All right.
>> Freedom.
>> No, I give it a go
give it a
>> did rest.
>> [groaning]
[laughter]
[clears throat]
>> All right.
We're moving forward. We've got an
ordinance for public [clears throat]
hearing, Mr. Friedman.
>> Thank you, Mayor. Ordinance 13 is an
ordinance authorizing the execution of
an agreement with the tax abatement with
All Zone Holdings LLC property located
at 6418
Blackhorse Pike, otherwise known as
block 1303, lot 39, phase one.
We're presenting this ordinance to
authorize a tax abatement agreement for
phase one improvements consisting of
14,000 square feet of office warehouse
building
and related site plan improvements and
to establish payments in lieu of taxes
pursuant to a 5-year exemption and
abatement law.
Thank you.
>> Thank you.
Is there anyone in the public that would
like to address ordinance number 13?
Seeing none, can I have a motion to
close public portion?
>> I'll make a motion to second.
>> Roll call, please.
>> Acquaviva
>> Yes.
>> Carson
>> Yes.
>> Ellis
>> Yes.
>> Ireland
>> Yes.
>> And Fromer [clears throat]
>> Yes. Motion to adopt ordinance number
13.
>> Make a motion.
>> I'll second.
>> Roll call, please.
>> Acquaviva
>> Mayor, I have just a few thoughts, if I
may, before we go into it. So, um
uh I did a little uh research into uh
this company and um
they have uh
complied with the provisions of our
ordinance number 201
uh and followed the process laid out
there. Uh this is a very good company.
I'm I'm very happy that they're going to
uh remain in Egg Harbor Township and
expand their business. Um
so and I I will vote for this this
evening. However,
what I'd like to recommend and suggest
that we do is going forward, um I think
that we should do a more thorough job in
evaluating
uh to be sure that an abatement is good
for our residents and our taxpayers. So,
I would like to propose an update to the
abatement ordinance
that would have
some of these possible characteristics.
A cost-benefit analysis for each project
requesting a pilot
that deals with the loss of revenue
uh to the township as well as the tax
impact on others who will be
left to make up the uh lost revenue.
The cost of services associated with the
given project.
Um jobs to be created.
The investment to be the project.
Um the extent of additional development
which may come our way.
Um what's known as a a but-for analysis.
Would this project have happened anyway?
In other words, but for the abatement,
would the
uh project have gone forward anyway?
Um of course, as we all know, there
uh
a pilot will cost uh a loss of all
revenue to the schools,
um and that has to be accounted for and
made up.
And uh finally, that there be an
internal review committee to look at
the applications and and do that
cost-benefit analysis. The The
Department of Community Affairs has put
out um their document. It's called the
Municipal Tax
Handbook. It's fairly recent. Um you can
find it on the state's uh
on um website and it has all of this all
these criteria laid out in greater
detail. The New Jersey League of
Municipalities also compiles
um
a list of sample ordinances from other
municipalities
um that we can also look to. Um and so
basically my feeling is that an
abatement should be an investment that
will benefit all of our residents and
taxpayers.
It's not necessarily just an
entitlement.
Um and so um you know with that as I
always do I'll I offer you know my my
help to to work on updating it, any
research that I can do, um
any work that I can do to help. I always
say it, I'm here to work, so
that's my thought. My thoughts there. I
I will vote yes.
So my vote is yes.
>> You can send those to me.
Um Mr. Watson.
>> Yes.
>> Oh actually, I'm sorry.
You go.
>> [laughter]
>> Yes.
Um we've been dealing with abatements
for the 21 years I've been here, Pete.
And I agree with you, let's look at it
Okay, but it happens all over the state.
We aren't the only ones that do this and
we aren't doing it for any special
reason other than the law allows it.
>> Like that.
Ireland.
>> Abstain.
>> And Firman.
I vote yes and also
John Risley, I think was one of the
initial pushes for this
here in Netcong Township. It brought a
lot of businesses here
and that's what we're trying to do.
That's the purpose of of this kind of
abatement is to bring businesses to your
town because
once they get through the five-year
pilot program
there's new children in the schools, so
the expense is minimal to the town. So,
it's a very valuable tool that we have
in our toolbox. And you know what? It's
always good to look at things, so we can
tweak it and make things better. So,
that's good. And I vote yes.
Mr. Friedman, ordinance 14.
>> Thank you, Mayor. Ordinance 14 is an
ordinance amending chapter 64 of the
code of Township of Little Egg Harbor
entitled alcoholic beverages,
specifically subsection of 64-3G
entitled licenses.
The purpose of this ordinance is to
reduce the number of available plenary
or retail consumption licenses in the
township.
A public hearing on ordinance 14 will be
held on July 1st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Thank you.
>> Thank you. Can I have a motion to
introduce ordinance number 14?
>> So moved.
>> I'll second it. The reason I would ask
uh Tom
to look at the number
The use is just for package goods,
correct?
This is not consumption.
>> Uh this one is not consumption.
>> Um
>> This is consumption.
So, to see where we stand with our
population, how many are allowed.
Um a lot of towns wrestle that all the
time. And with us, we're expanding our
population
which are this May.
Just to see where we stand with those
licenses. And there's several kind,
right?
>> Definitely.
>> There's the uh
>> Okay, we'll
>> Actually, even at the next meeting,
we'll put that as just a side note, we
can even announce what they are
>> Sure.
>> and how many we have.
>> Is there a motion? Do you need somebody
to second?
>> I need a second, please.
Do we have a motion? Carson?
>> I'll make the motion.
Mr. Friedman, make the motion.
>> I'll second it.
>> Okay. Roll call, please. Castellano?
>> Yes.
>> Carson?
>> Yes.
>> Ellis? [clears throat]
>> Yes.
>> Ireland?
>> Abstain.
>> And Farmer? Yes.
>> Ordinance 15, Mr. Friedman.
>> [clears throat]
>> Thank you, Mayor. Ordinance 15 is an
ordinance to amend the code Township of
Lake Harbor, Chapter 213, Section 35,
entitled control for movement of traffic
and parking vehicles on public and
private property, specifically Chapter
213-35A.
The purpose of this ordinance is to
establish enforceable parking
regulations at the Township
uh community center.
A public hearing on Ordinance 15 will be
held on July 1st, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Thank you.
>> Thank you. Can I have a motion to
introduce Ordinance number 15?
>> Make a motion.
>> Second.
>> Roll call, please.
>> Yes.
>> And Firman.
>> Yes.
>> We have a resolution and consent
calendar resolutions 232 through and
including It's a lot of them here today.
Um 268.
Can I have Does anybody have any
questions?
And if not, can I have a motion, please?
>> Make a motion.
>> Second.
>> Roll call, please.
>> Yes.
>> Epstein.
>> And Firman.
>> Yes.
>> Can I have a motion to adopt the consent
calendar resolution 232? Oh, I did that.
Resolution for the bill list, please.
Most important. Can I have a resolution
authorizing payment of all bills?
>> Make a motion.
>> Second.
>> Roll call, please.
>> Yes.
>> Epstein.
>> Firman.
>> Yes.
We have a supplemental supplemental
agenda which we went over in work
session, resolutions 271 through 274.
Has any questions, please ask. If not,
can I have a motion?
>> So moved.
>> Thank you, Madam Mayor.
>> A second? [clears throat]
>> I.
>> And then all in favor? Okay.
Roll call, please. Castellano?
>> Yes.
>> Watson?
>> Yes.
>> Ellis?
>> Yes.
>> Ireland?
>> Abstain.
>> Farmer?
>> Yes.
>> We have some approvals. Can I have a
motion to approve the May 20th, 2026
Township Committee meeting minutes?
>> So moved.
>> Second.
>> All in favor?
>> I.
>> Can I have a motion to approve the May
20th, 2026 Township Committee executive
closed session meeting minutes?
>> So moved.
>> I'll second.
>> Thank you. All in favor?
>> I.
>> Can I have a motion to adopt the payroll
for the month of May 2026 in the amount
of $1,715,452.42?
Can I have a second?
>> Second.
>> Thank you. Uh all in favor?
>> I.
Can I have a motion to adopt the
departmental reports for the month of
May?
>> [snorts]
>> So moved.
>> Second.
>> All in favor?
>> I.
>> Uh public comment. Is there anyone that
would like to address governing body on
any issue, Mr. Come down.
Give your name for the record, please.
>> Bongiorno.
>> Hello, everyone. My name is Mike
Bongiorno. Uh
so, I'm here for two things. Uh first,
I'm going to hand this to
Um if you can
I'll get to that in a second. Um so,
first, I am here as a representative of
the EHT Soccer Club. Uh
I am here to thank you on behalf of all
of our coaches and all of our players
uh for all the great work that's
happening at Cannoli Park. If you
haven't been by, there's a lot of it
that's almost done.
So, we are getting there.
I just hope they scrape away the weeds
before they put the rest of the sod
down. So,
but on behalf of all the kids, you know,
the 940 kids of EHTSC, we thank you
from the bottom of our hearts for all
the hard work you guys have done to make
sure we get new fields and you know, not
withstanding
for the football as well and the
baseball and all the upgrades you've
done for the kids here.
It's unbelievable.
>> I think those are looking good.
>> Yeah.
>> I went by there today. [clears throat]
>> Yeah, we are looking good.
>> From last week to today, you've come a
long way.
>> Yes, the irrigation's coming in pretty
well. Yeah, we just have to make sure it
stays on.
And the sod
is unbelievable.
>> And it's fenced.
>> Yes, and uh
I'm I'm glad we used Tuckahoe Turf. I
don't know if you know this, but
Tuckahoe Turf is they're the grass field
for every major stadium in the United
States.
Yes, they are the they are the best. So,
the other reason I'm here, you guys have
it in front of you.
I've had a little bit of conversation
with some administration
and and with the mayor.
Myself and four other members have
created a new nonprofit organization.
It's called the Spirit of 1776 South
Jersey Celebration.
We are going to be hosting this event
here in Egg Harbor Township.
>> Definitely.
>> It is definitely.
So, I just picked up all the
applications for all of the things that
I need to get done. Chief, I'm going to
need your help, too.
>> [laughter]
>> So, I just want to give you guys a
rundown.
And really the main reason I'm here is I
know
I see these these EHT board meeting and
videos all the time and I want to get
this out and hopefully they put it on so
the word gets out via social media. It's
kind of like a little free advertising
for us.
Um so um
we are so what we're looking for from
the township and the committee is
absolutely nothing right now other than
the use of Veterans Park.
Uh we are going to fundraise every penny
that we're looking to need to do
anything that we want to do.
Um so currently right now we are working
on the Freedom 250 truck. Uh if nobody
in this room knows what the Freedom 250
truck is, Google it. Uh it is a There's
six of them sponsored by the Department
of Interior that are driving around the
country. It's an eight They're
interactive 18-wheeler trucks. They pop
open. Kids go in, adults go in. They see
an like a a virtual uh history of the
United States. Um
>> It's been on TV.
>> Yes.
>> It is.
>> Yeah. So um
uh so I have
I have had meetings and phone calls with
every congressional representative in
the state of New Jersey uh along with
Andy Kim and Cory Booker's office to all
work to get make sure that that truck
comes to Egg Harbor Township.
Um our committee feels that that truck
hits Egg Harbor Township, we're going to
see upwards of 20,000 people that come
through this town
to see this truck because right now it
is not scheduled to ever come to the
state of New Jersey. So if we get it,
it's going to be the only time it's seen
in New Jersey.
>> How will you know?
>> Uh we are working very hard. Um one of
the uh one of the congresswomen
uh out of North Jersey is actually on
the Freedom 250 committee.
Um and I'm going to meet with her, I
believe, next week face-to-face and
hat in hand and beg.
>> Like what can we do to try to help get
it here?
You asked for certainly our blessings.
It's the right thing to do for this
country.
And I'm proud that you're bringing this
forward. You had talked about before.
This is the right thing do.
This is our 250th anniversary.
And this is a one very nice brochure.
And I wish you good luck, but what can
we do to try to make sure it comes back
over to town?
>> So possibly um possibly write a
resolution in support
of what we're what we're trying to do.
And we can take that and we can deliver
that to
I believe it's next Tuesday.
>> Okay, you want that in hand.
>> Yes, yeah, yeah, that that is possible.
>> You know, that's how it works, okay?
And if you need help from us,
I'm in.
>> I appreciate it. Um so
>> You know, that's a good idea and I mean
we just ignore it.
>> Yeah, so
Okay. So a list of a list of events that
we're looking to take place.
Um so we'll start on the 18th.
Well, I'm I'm going I don't take no for
an answer. I mean I think some of you
guys already know I don't. Um so
>> You're probably the best person to ask.
>> [laughter]
>> So we get
So we get that truck.
We look to see the truck come in midday
on Friday the 18th.
Um knowing school is taking place and
it's right in the school area, we're
looking to start any type of opening up
or ceremonies or anything like that at
4:00. Um and you know, maybe go 4:00 to
7:00, have a nice easy day on Friday.
On uh Saturday the 19th,
um I have an an application for a
parade. Um we're looking to um
start a parade at 9:00. I have a feeling
it's going to be about four times the
size of our Memorial Day parade. Uh we
currently have four uh military bands
that are committed to us. Uh
two of them are marching, so they'll be
able to join us.
Uh we're working on arms in the Mummers
parade uh to also join in. There's some
that are based out of um Cape May
County. We're working on them now.
We're going to reach out to all the the
Y O organizations.
We want to see floats in this parade. Um
and we're going to
have you guys congratulations you're
being told now. You guys are going to be
the one that we judge the floats of
first, second, and third. And we're
going to have a little bit of money set
aside to give to each youth organization
you know as as a first prize, second
prize, third prize. Um we have a
Benjamin Franklin secured.
Uh he's going to be here. He's going to
be here for about 4 hours. He's going to
walk around do educational stuff with
the kids.
Um
So um
Uh I also have a commitment from the
Sons of the American Revolution out of
New Jersey to come down and do a
complete reenactment set up a
Revolutionary War camp uh somewhere on
the grounds. I have uh Tippecanoe County
Rentals is going to donate tents
uh tables, chairs. So in case we get
weather or whatever we can go inside. Uh
we have Jeez, there's a lot of stuff. So
I might forget a few things but we also
have
uh we're going to do a movie in the
park. So we're looking at 5:30-ish as
the sun starts to go down and you sunset
is 6:58 on September 19th.
Um so we're just trying to find the
right uh movie to show.
And leading into that uh we want to find
a way to do a fireworks display after
the fact. Uh so at 7:30 at night do
fireworks.
Um during that time we're going to have
the county library is going to be open.
We're going to put up televisions and
we're going to set up documentaries
um you know short 10 or 15 minute
sessions. Uh the county library is going
to work with us and bring some of the
Revolutionary War relics into the
library so people can go in and see what
you know what that stuff is. I'm trying
to set up with the county uh the bus to
take them from here to Zion Methodist
so we can tour the 11 Revolutionary War
soldiers who are buried at their
cemetery. And if nobody knew that, we
have 11 Revolutionary War soldiers
buried at the cemetery.
We can figure out and we can take them
on both.
And then on Sunday,
again, we're going to you know and you
guys, we're going to have a kite flying
contest
for the kids.
Again, you guys judge who's the best,
whatever. We all know.
And we're
all going to find We're going
to We're going to find the money to,
you know, give those kids a little bit,
you know, a little gift card, a little
something for participating.
>> My only concern is you make sure you
coordinate with administration and the
police department.
20,000 people, additional people coming
in.
It just We want to make sure it's done
right.
>> I'm look I'm I'm
>> this I think this is fabulous.
>> I can't wait to see it.
>> Yeah. And the Veterans Park
part of it is a county property.
>> Correct.
>> So you got to get in tune with them. I
we assume it for a parade, but we don't
own much property past the actual
monument towards the library.
>> Yeah, I'm look I'm look I'm looking to
take that one whole section over.
>> You want that trailer in there or you
got to get that
>> It's done. We already have them on
board.
>> What are we doing there?
>> Youghal does not have a football.
And [clears throat] no football that
weekend?
>> Actually, I'm all I wish I hope they do.
Because
that's going to that's going to help
bring additional attendance.
>> It will.
>> You know, cuz we're
So the other thing is I know I'll reach
out to John about this.
I'm going to the 49th Marine Air Group
change of command next week. The prior
commander and the prior sergeant major
gave us a verbal commitment to send us a
Cobra attack helicopter and a Huey
uh land in Veterans Park.
So, I just need to figure out how we go
about getting a permit to land two
gigantic helicopters.
>> Yeah. Well, logistics.
>> I guess they say go big or go home,
right?
>> That's it.
Listen, if this all comes to fruition,
it's going to be incredible.
>> a good thought.
I don't I don't hear much in New Jersey.
This is the first I've heard. You talk
about Philadelphia
and all that, but this is great.
And it may not turn out with all the
vision you have, but
uh we'll give it a go.
>> And we're expecting 5,000 people.
Which is going to help all the local
businesses.
>> Absolutely.
>> Makes sense. Very good.
Come back next month and let us know
where it stands.
Is that okay?
>> You got it. Thank you.
>> Thank you.
Would anybody else?
Happy.
Come on down.
>> Good evening.
Madam Chair and committee, good evening.
Um my name is Abby Ortiz from
Cinnaminson Local 331.
I'm here this evening because, as you
all know, and I'm not here to negotiate,
I'm here to allow you words I say inform
you of where we are in the negotiations,
if I may. And if I step too far to the
left or right, you can tell me you're
too far left or you're too far right.
>> I'm going to leave that up to the
solicitor because I know when it comes
to contract negotiations
>> speaking, so I'm
I'm fine with being directed, right? I
take orders very well. That's why I'm
here, right? Because the people wanted
me here, so I am here.
This is to your left, to my right, you
see a public works employees. And I
don't know if we have any more on this
side as well.
As you all know, the last time we were
here, I believe you gave me instructions
to get it done.
We were, if I if I'm speaking correctly,
we
re right there where we believed we
had it completed. But because of the new
information that has come out, I
cannot agree
to what is being offered because of the
new information. That information will
come out.
The folks that are standing here are
going to express themselves. They're
going to be cordial. They're going to
They have feelings of how this is going
and where we are.
Right now, we're at a four-way stop sign
because of what has transpired.
I want you to please have the
ears open and understand where we're
coming from. We are still negotiating
good faith. I'm not here to slander
anyone. What I'm here to do is
get a contract done
that is equitable for all members.
Right? Not just Not just a group here,
not just a group over here, for all
members. And I know that the last time
we came, there was movement. The needle
did move. I appreciate that very much
from each and every one of you
because when when it came back,
it was agreed upon. But what was not
agreed upon was the information that
came across the table. So, with that
being said,
I have a negotiating team here that are
sitting on the board, a negotiating
team. I also have
many of the folks that are here as well,
her residents here at the airport as
well. So, with that being said, I don't
So, with that being said, I don't want
to hold these folks up anymore cuz I
know they've been chomping at the bit.
So, with that being said, I don't know,
Mayor, if you want them all to come up
or one at a time,
but it's up to you.
>> Just going to ask before we start,
>> Yes.
>> where are we from our perspective?
>> So, last meeting, like you said,
communications officers were here. We
had met at a meeting. We gave them a
proposal for their salary scale, they
approved.
Um in a meeting with us and a via email
from Abby, we agreed to a We were going
to do a memorandum of understanding for
that portion of the contract, which they
were presented with last week by your
attorney, their attorney.
Um
back on that cuz we were hoping to have
that in front of you guys tonight. We
have since that made another proposal to
the larger group, which I'm assuming is
what he's referring to and, you know, we
can talk about that.
But, um
haven't heard anything on that, and I
have proposed dates out for future
meetings to continue discussions and I
haven't heard anything about that.
So, I did talk to Abby on phone earlier
today. Um he gave me some updates on
their situation, to which
um I'll brief you later
uh in closed session and the rest of it
I'll
>> Okay.
>> Yeah.
>> Yep.
>> Thank you.
>> Okay.
>> Yes.
Yes.
>> Hello.
Uh
For those of you that uh know me, you
know that I don't like speaking in
public or drawing attention to myself.
But, I'm here tonight because I'm not
sure what else to do.
My name is Cassie Hines. I've been a
resident of EHT since I was just 1 years
old.
I still remember how excited I was 20
years ago when my mom told me that Ms.
Monica called me for an interview to
become a volunteer at the EHT recreation
camp.
I was even more excited 2 years later
when I was able to become a paid member
of the staff. Not only helping with
summer camp, but all the other
activities as well.
Then, in 2017, a full-time position
opened up. It felt so right. I was so
excited and so proud to work for the
full-time for the township.
I have always taken pride in my work. I
strive to make the township a community
a better place. Striving to make sure as
many people as possible are able to
participate in our recreation programs.
And with that mentality of making the
township a better place for employees,
when I was asked to become a union shop
steward, I did it without hesitation to
help make sure that everything that
everyone was being represented and
treated fairly.
But, with the current negotiations, my
excitement about being part of this
township has dwindled.
As minimum wage has skyrocketed over the
past 3 years, our pay scales have fallen
behind.
Morale amongst our staff has fallen too.
As [clears throat] Township continues to
stretch to develop previously
undeveloped lands, our staff continues
to be stretched thin. And now, with the
rumor of a $19 million budget surplus,
but nothing for the staff that is
struggling. This, along with the rising
cost of benefits, is both infuriating
and exhausting.
I struggle to look my coworkers in the
eye every time they ask me what's taking
so long. I do not have answers for them.
I truly do not know why there's always
weeks, sometimes months, between
meetings. Why one group was made an
offer weeks before everyone else.
And now we've been told that there's a
lower offer on the table with no retro.
So, no raise for the first 6 months of
2026. Nothing keeping the loyal
employees here. Nothing to entice new
qualified employees to join our ranks.
We're just left with losing coworkers
who knew the job and trying to train a
revolving door of new staff that leaves
before they're fully trained. I'm here
to ask you today for support and
guidance to help get the excitement,
pride, and morale back into our
workforce. Thank you.
It's a good class.
>> Good evening. My name's Brianna
Mingolelli and I currently serve as the
Service Bureau Clerk in the Police
Department. I've been with the
department for nearly 4 years now,
beginning my tenure as a Records Clerk
and now the Service Bureau Clerk. I can
confidently say that I found a
professional home here in South Jersey.
I'm originally from North Jersey, but I
moved to Egg Harbor Township after
attending Stockton University and
meeting my fiance. Securing a full-time
position here after graduation felt like
winning the lottery and I'm deeply
committed to growing my career within
this Township.
However, I look as I look toward growing
my career here, I'm faced with a
difficult reality. I've learned quickly
that many people in our department are
forced to work multiple jobs to make
ends meet, including myself.
At our current pay scale, these are
simply not livable wages. Quite frankly,
without the support of my fiance, I
probably would have had to move back up
to North Jersey right after school.
We're at a constant fork in the road
where we must choose between a job we
love and a salary that allows us to
survive comfortably.
I want to stress the fact that I truly
love this job, the people, and the
community that I serve. Unfortunately,
that's not always enough.
According to the MIT living wage
statistics
updated in February of this year, a
single adult would need $27.35
an hour to support themselves and their
family working full-time, providing the
basic necessities and nothing else.
In my case, a two-adult household with
both members working full-time would
need at least $18.22
to survive.
In contrast, my current rate is $16.58
per hour. Some employees still make
still even making less than I do at
$15.57
per hour.
I believe the civilian staff are the
heart of the township's operations,
often going far beyond their formal
duties to ensure everything runs
smoothly.
It is disheartening to see the knowledge
and dedication of experienced employees
at risk because of minimal and stagnant
wages.
This issue directly impacts our ability
to recruit and retain quality staff.
Many employees have a one foot out the
door mentality for higher-paying
opportunities that require less
specialized expertise, and how can we
blame them?
For the past 9 months, I volunteered as
a union representative in our
negotiations. While neither side is
perfect, recent developments such as the
removal of retro pay from the table
feels like major steps backwards.
We're not asking for the impossible.
We're simply asking for a livable wage
that reflects the pride and effort we
put into serving this township.
I urge you to consider our perspective
as an employee and a member of this
community. Addressing these salary
guidelines now is essential as this
situation will only become more
difficult to fix over time.
We take immense pride in our work and
hope to see that value reflected in a
fair negotiation outcome. Thank you for
your time.
>> [clears throat]
>> Hello, my name is Jeremy Robinson. I was
hired here as a police records clerk a
little over a year ago.
I have worked in the public sector for
10 years in various capacities for a
number of different government agencies.
This township is the best run and the
best managed that I have worked for.
The committee does a great job, the
department heads do a great job, and the
employees are the most professional that
I've ever worked with.
I'm very grateful to be able to work
here.
There's just one concern.
The salaries of the employees that work
so hard here are much lower than the
same positions in other townships.
The most disheartening thing of all is
that many employees here have to work
one or two additional jobs to make ends
meet.
This is not limited to new hires.
A number of workers that have been here
for over 10 years have to work
additional jobs to be able to make uh
make ends meet.
Uh on top of that, they have to perform
duties and tasks above and beyond what
the same positions in other townships uh
have to perform.
As everyone here knows, there are
negotiations ongoing since the previous
contract uh expired in December.
I urge the committee to negotiate in
good faith for a common sense
and fair contract.
The workers here are not asking for
anything unreasonable, just simple fair
compensation. Thank you.
>> Speaking Council,
my name is Marcus King, retired uh
principal officer of Teamsters Local
331. Um I was the originator who
negotiated the very first contract with
Donna was here as the administrator.
Good evening.
I was and I'm working part-time now or
as needed when the local calls me in.
Um Erica Rasmus, who is the
secretary-treasurer and non-principal
officer, um is in Las Vegas at the
Teamsters National Convention.
Um and couldn't be here tonight.
Otherwise, she would be speaking in
front of you.
I uh
come tonight just for clarification
because um after um I had an opportunity
to look at the negotiated documents, the
memorandum, and then the letter that
just came out recently. I am fairly
confused.
Um I think we left a pretty good
contract when we left. I have to have to
say.
Um
However, I I I want to start by thanking
you all because um when the
communication office came back to you
last time you heard them and you made
some movement. So, I want to say thank
you for that cuz I think that's
important. However, globally, I need you
to understand there's one contract with
the Teamsters.
In order to have one contract, it has to
be a contract for everyone.
And that memorandum of agreement that um
was printed out, and I don't know if it
was if it was proofread by by your side
um because there I see some um
corrections that need to be made. But,
with that being said, um we cannot uh
the local cannot ratify half of a
contract.
Right? So, you can't just give
uh the communication officers a raise
and retro pay
and not do for the other employees in
any negotiations and then want the local
to vote on it because what would happen
is there are more employees in public
works, they would vote it down. Right?
So, it
it it doesn't really make um
good rationale uh decisions.
And I just want to point out in the
memorandum police communications,
retro was written in the document. And
mind you, that all of these people have
been working since um the end of the
year when that contract was up. So, I
just want to point that out because I
think that's important.
And so,
I'm not sure what happened in the
negotiations, but I think that there was
a a moment where they said, "Okay, let's
make sure that this fits for
communication." And there was a
conversation. And then a memorandum
came.
I don't know if and I'm sure I'll be
corrected at some point. I don't know if
there was another part of the
negotiations cuz you still had your
white-collar and public and your your
public employees um your blue-collar and
your white-collar. And then another
document came out just after this one.
Um and the way I understand it, this
wasn't sent to the local union. I think
the attorney the union attorney reached
out to the town's or the negotiating
attorney, and that's how we were able to
get this document.
For our white-collar blue-collar
document says, "Unfortunately, we're not
going to pay retro."
Now, these folks have worked
the whole entire time. And they do good
for the township, and I don't have to
speak for it cuz I think the work they
do speaks for itself.
However, we cannot as a as a union vote
on half of a contract or half of one and
not half of the other. It needs to be
collected. So, I'm just here to ask that
um and I'm not not trying to make
anybody uh feel bad or look bad, but I
I'm coming to council just to say that
we need to have one document that fits
for everybody. And we understand that
there may be differences in what people
do and where they are, but it needs to
be one contract for everybody. And the
last piece before I sit down is the one
thing that I do know and I've read it
over and over again, retro was on the
table for everyone.
During negotiations,
how we got in this letter that all of a
sudden we're not going to give the white
collar and public works retro pay, I I
think is a is a hard pill to swallow and
I don't think that we're going to be
able to get a contract done without um
that in there.
And then last, I just want to bring to
your attention for communications. And
it's in the last sentence and I don't
really know what this means. I'm going
to assume there was a typo.
It says this MOA
will not be in effect until ratified by
the membership of AFSCME
and the governing body.
I'm not sure what AFSCME has to do with
a change to contract, but it's written
in the document. And I just think that
before, you know, a document is sent
out, we need to be clear about what it
is um that we're doing because in a
memorandum should be an agreement that
both sides. So if I look at this
agreement, I should go back and look at
my negotiated notes
and it should follow suit and it should
be an agreement between the parties. And
um unfortunately that didn't happen. So
I'm just asking counsel
um that when you guys do talk, that you
would take into consideration. Um we're
in a a tough time in this country.
We're in a tough time for the city and
you guys have to make um huge decisions.
But let's look out for our public works
and white collar employees cuz they need
to have a decent wage as well. Thank you
for your time and I know I probably took
too much, but I do appreciate it.
>> you.
>> Marcus, thank you though. I mean, you
negotiated in the past for us and you
know, we've done well good business
together.
>> Absolutely.
>> And my only question is who was
are you negotiating now? Abby, are you
negotiating?
>> No, Abby is the negotiator.
>> Okay.
>> And Erica is sitting in now that we
found that that there was a little
mix-up and also our attorney
is back here
as well just to make sure that we
covered all our bases to bring to your
attention because what we know is that
you guys really will look into it. I'm
hoping that, you know, we can get back
to the table and and hammer out an
agreement. And we and we know that all
agreements are not necessarily one way
or the other, you know, there's a give
and take in that and so we understand
that and we're looking for that
challenge. And if you really need me to
come back to the negotiations, I'm going
to show up.
>> You know, what happened the same thing
as you did last time.
>> But my word ask me in here. What's an
ask for their union representative at
the time?
>> No. No.
>> No, that's what I want.
>> Okay, but you know it's government.
>> Oh, there definitely is there's no
reason for the
>> Well, I'm going to say to you, Abby, the
same thing I said to you last time.
You're rested now.
>> Um
>> That, [music and clears throat] you know
what, our team is here. We're going to
learn more about this later, but it's
we can't talk about contracts.
>> And I understand completely.
>> But
>> [clears throat]
>> be available.
>> Yes.
>> Our people will be available. Make sure
your people are available and let's get
this done because we do. I'm looking at
everybody, especially those sitting over
here and we've got more sitting over
here. We've got people that do
incredible work for this town. And we
want to get this settled.
>> Absolutely. And I let me apologize
because
I really wish retro wasn't on the table.
I wish we had gotten the contract done
back in December.
Right?
>> That's that's
>> It's the goal.
>> That's the goal, right? So, I want to
apologize for that, right? And I can
look Tom in the eye and
say to him that we sat across the table
and we negotiated very well. It's just,
as I said, we come to a four-way stop.
We just wanted to be addressed so we can
move forward because
>> We will do that.
>> we are still believing strongly that we
can get this done. All right?
>> tell people how much we value them, but
when they look in their envelope
>> That's exactly
Thank you. Thank you. your time.
>> [laughter]
>> All right. Does anybody else want to
address governing body?
Seeing none, can I have a motion?
>> Yes.
>> Bill, and then Mrs. Justice.
>> Um first I'd like to say I don't have a
dog in this fight.
Talking about our contracts for our
public works and the rest of the other
employees in this town. But you have a
lot of friends at work in public works.
Um I think all you guys do a great job,
but we have to get this done for them.
Um in my opinion
you know
township employees are underpaid. I
think every municipality is kind of
guilty of that.
All around. I think you know, $16, $17
an hour is just
unheard of anymore. You can make $20 an
hour at all these jobs, so to speak, you
know, so
I really think that this needs to get
done. It needs to get done soon.
Um we need to invest in our employees.
We need to keep good quality workers. We
shouldn't have
you know, turnover, turnover, turnover.
You get somebody coming in that's good
and then you see them go on because
somebody else is paying them a dollar
more an hour. Like you you just put all
that money into this person, training
them, having them learn our system, and
then they're off you know, to greener
pastures if you want to call a dollar an
hour greener, but
that being said retro has to be done. I
mean
especially public works um
road department things like that that I
usually saw
you know, in my own experience out there
um with with snowstorms and this time I
mean they're out there working 10, 12,
14, 16-hour shifts. They they need retro
pay. I mean that's just
fair. As as the one gentleman said, you
know, we would have liked to get this
done in January. It would have been the
same deal anyway, but I don't know. I
applaud our public works employees and
our township employees and
get it going.
>> Thanks, Mr. Chairman.
>> This is justice.
>> Good evening, everybody.
Thank you for your time.
>> One minute, Ms. Jackson. I'd say
something. This is my fourth or fifth
time here. Are you getting any
satisfaction? Cuz I think last time we
explained to get with Mr. Hitsner
because somebody's not listening, so we
need to get this done because you
shouldn't have to complain. Somebody got
to listen to what you're saying. We are
listening, but I'm saying that you go
make appointment with him and personally
go see him.
>> I think I just did. By that look, maybe
I just did.
>> No, [laughter] I want you to have some
action cuz I don't need you to be
stressed out and all that stuff. I want
people to listen to you. Well, they are
listening, but what help did you need?
Coming here, you know, saying it to us
anytime is like five times, so we need
to get this done.
Okay? And I think that's the route to do
this because you know and I know, you
know, talk is cheap, but show some
action.
>> I can't thank you enough for that. Thank
you.
>> Speak with him and like I said, you
know, we love you and you get all
emotional. You shouldn't have to go
through this. You have a need and we
should, you know, look into that need.
Like I said, you've been here like four
or five times. You know, he's right
there. Make your appointment right now.
Saying what you saying is going to be a
sixth time. Ask for an appointment right
now and let's get this done, okay?
>> Just send me an email and we'll set up a
date.
But I do want to say about what was just
discussed here.
Um
a lot of it's about money. Our township
needs money to pay the individuals who
are doing exceptional work here.
And I'm going to delve deeper into this,
what I'm always talking about. Why can't
we make the developers bring money into
this township?
I mean I'll I'll stop with that if you
want me to. I just want some answers. We
really need some money. As I understand
I can't speak directly to the one that's
impacting me, the developer. He doesn't
live here.
If anybody Googles him, you can see he
has other businesses even.
Other things going on in his life.
So here, I I personally have been here
over 30
I mean
35 years. That's how long I've been
here.
And I've watched so much of my property
fall to pieces. Congratulations.
That was the second thing I wanted to
say. I have a I have a little present
for you.
You'll have to get it next time we can
not not for you
>> [laughter]
>> not here.
In my research, I came across a lot of
documents that have your last name all
over them.
And they're they're
the land that was given to them and
owned it. I think this is the coolest
thing. Some of the research I've done is
really neat.
Um but you're prominent you're very
prominent in and I'm talking 1860 books.
So
anyway, that's that's super.
And I just wanted to also say about your
um comment on ordinance 13. I agree
100%. That's a business thing as I I'm
not I'm not really great either, but tax
abatement for businesses
unless you're absolutely pushed up
against the wall why do we have to do
that? I I I don't want to do that. I
don't want to pay more taxes. I mean, I
feel fortunate enough I'm not having to
choose between whether I'm going to eat
or pay my taxes, but you know, we just
shouldn't have as much of a burden on
our shoulders when developers in
particular keep coming here in droves,
make their money and hit the road. They
don't worry about our kids. They don't
worry about the animals that get killed
because there's so much traffic here.
But that was probably point number
three. Well, first that I kind of wanted
to dovetail off the very first person
who was here and mentioned a little ad.
We have started a Facebook page, Save
EHT.
We're really really concerned. A lot of
residents are concerned about the
condition of our township.
We also have saveEHT.com.
There's We're trying to just get a place
where people can come together and as
residents say,
we're being impacted by developments.
We're being negatively impacted by
developments.
Um so, I could I could read a couple of
things, but I I primarily um
think like last night or two nights ago
when I came to a planning board meeting
and I just said, you know, I know
there's a lot of familiar faces on the
same boards.
Collectively and
I I want to trust that there's
conversation, but I'm told recently when
I address each board that there's not
conversation between the various
entities or bodies, I guess I should
call them.
I I think that's where the solution's
going to come from. We have to look at
this as a whole organism cuz we are an
entire organism.
And um
I'm telling you I am literally um
failing, I think, because of the This is
a stressful thing. This is my
where I live is my home and I've fought
for it. There's so much blood, sweat,
and tears in that property. It's not
that it's the greatest property in the
world, but I
it's home.
Okay?
There's um
a decision that's been made from the
state by um that
Mickey Sherrill,
governor, I believe, that there were
going to be new rules that came out to
govern in I think it's directing land
use. I don't know if it's directing you
into land use, but the real laws
I don't know if anybody here's heard of
them.
Stands for resilient environment and
landscape. And I think personally that
if they were taken into consideration, a
project that's near me that concerns me
would not go there, but that has been
suspended for a year. It was supposed to
go into effect, I believe,
the beginning of this year, and sometime
late May she she suspended it and said,
"No, we're just going to keep working
with what we have."
I personally like to
you know, if you're having the talks
with people up north in the Pinelands,
um they talked about that topic. I'd
like to see I'd like to collectively
stand up and say, "Hey, we want to say,
we want to freeze.
We we want to freeze. We we need a
freeze
cuz we're we're just being run over. And
literally animals being run over, as I
showed I showed pictures at the planning
board meeting. There was a fawn
I'll wrap that up quickly. fawn dead on
the road. There were I showed pictures
of school buses in in an accident on
West Jersey. Not that the bus itself was
hit, but there was a crumpled car in
front of the bus, and then there was
another car turned over on Fernwood.
So, I mean, it's it's designated an
arterial road, and I am telling you
there are clots in that artery.
We need some heparin.
We need heparin, and we need money from
the developers.
Those are the things I think we need.
>> I'm sorry.
>> Justice.
Mr. Hichner,
will you
talk with Mrs. Justice
and uh
see where we can go. And there is
communication between boards, but when
an application is being heard,
it has to be heard all through
to the end of it before any other
discussion comes out. People can come
and discuss it at that meeting.
But certain things and there's laws that
we have to follow. The end of the day
there's laws that we have to follow. But
there's things and areas I think
everyone up here has said this, areas
that we can try to tighten up,
put pressure on the state to change some
of the laws.
Um
we understand and we do know that every
big development that comes in has a
burden to every single taxpayer.
Um that's why we try to get as many
commercial properties in as possible
because they don't add kids to the
schools.
Um and that's an important part of the
tools that we use. So, we're working on
it and I know
maybe not as fast as you would like, but
there are laws that we have to follow,
but in the meantime, in regards to your
property, I know Mr. Hatcher is well
versed in it. Um why don't you see him
and
>> I'm I'm as willing. We have laws too
though that 94-44 speaks directly to
soil erosion and it talks about the
safety and the well-being of the
community, etc., etc. And and what is
going to happen next to me
I mean it's it fits none of that
description.
And I I have correspondence with the
Pinelands too who say the definition of
a by right is simply that it refers to a
land that's permitted within a zoning
district pursuant to the municipality's
land development ordinance. And last
night I was told this is a land
development problem, but we have
contribution in that determination of of
you know, the ordinances or designations
of what it is.
And they've even they too their title
also into me talked to them. They're
just like um
you know, these distinctions stem from
the New Jersey municipality municipal
land use law which enables
municipalities to adopt zoning laws.
We have the laws. That's all I'm asking.
We just stand on them and tell that guy
to go back to Little Egg Harbor. Bye-bye
now. Go back to Philly where your chief
state factor is at.
I mean I I anybody can
regularly. So, we know where you're
coming from. We understand, but it also
keeps the issue right in the forefront.
Which is a good thing. Good, I'm glad.
>> So, I understand that.
>> 100%, but thank you. I know this is not
your favorite thing to do, but hey, it
is it is. You are always appreciated and
welcome to come anytime you want.
>> I appreciate that. Make sure you get his
information tonight.
>> Yeah, we got all his info.
>> Send him an email. Okay, well, talk to
him tomorrow or yeah, get on him.
>> I will.
>> He's a good guy. He knows what he's
doing.
>> Okay.
>> I agree. All of you good guys, including
you good gal.
>> [laughter]
>> Thank you.
>> You too.
>> It's nice kind of thing, so
>> Yeah.
>> Thank you. You be careful.
>> Yeah, thank you. Just a quick one quick
[laughter] point. This may be helpful.
What we've talked about is
there are tools in our toolbox at a
municipal level. And one of those that
you alluded to earlier on is we can
start being more aggressive with the use
of impact fees, requiring that of a
developer if they want to do,
you know, project
you know, X, whatever it is, and they're
going to have to
offset
contributing towards first responders,
schools, roads, whatever it may be. So,
that's something we're we're talking
about.
>> Excellent.
Thank you.
Mr. Branca, come on up.
>> [laughter]
>> Hi, how are you? I'm Dominic Branca and
I'm from the Neighbor to Neighbor
Township Youth Organization. I just want
to
mention something. This past weekend, we
hosted an adult flag football
tournament. We brought about 1,800 to
maybe 2,000 people in and I want to
thank you for allowing us to host that
because that is one of our biggest
fundraisers that we do.
We get all the snack stand privileges
from that and then we get a stipend from
the company that comes in and we host
for. But in the past, we've always
struggled with trash.
Now, a lot of us have been there till
sometimes 12:00, 1:00 in the morning,
um picking up trash with flashlights,
riding around in golf carts to make sure
the fields were left as we found them.
Um
this year, public works,
they had all of the trash cans set ready
to go.
They brought a dumpster from behind
their field house,
placed it on the parking lot for us, and
they actually had staff on duty for us
as we were doing our thing in the snack
stand, public works was around making
sure that everything in the area was
policed. When it was all over said and
done,
we looked around and we were like, "Wow,
we can go home."
Because public works was there policing
the area and getting everything. So,
want to thank public works for being
there, having everything set up for us.
You guys are awesome.
We had We didn't watch the new game
field.
>> [laughter]
>> That's what I was saying. I I was
watching it. I rode around, made sure
nobody was on the game field. Um we're
only allowed to look at it right now.
And that's it. Hands off, feet off, and
no cleats, no nothing.
Um and I also need to mention that I
want to thank you. This weekend, we are
actually Saturday, we're actually having
our coin drop, and that is um going to
be on the intersection of Zein and Ocean
Heights Avenue. So, please drive
carefully. Um we're going to have a QR
code, so I know a lot of people don't
carry cash. We'll give you a little card
with the QR QR code, and you can donate
that way. But I I want to thank
everybody, and also the county for
approving everything.
>> It was a big baseball tournament.
>> The Oh, we took advantage of it. We're
We're smart. We knew We knew it was
coming, so we're going to lock up
traffic before the baseball
>> The baseball tournament of 1972 all
coming through?
>> What's that?
>> Hold the puck in there. Hold it.
>> That's right. I told everybody we're
>> And make sure that
>> Oh, I know. We We We struggled We
struggled for five
>> I tell everybody, all you need to do is
hold a bucket and smile. So, if you're
not doing anything, you want to hold a
bucket for us, we're always here. Well,
we'll take any volunteers we can get.
But thank you. Thank you, public works.
I appreciate you guys. You made our life
a lot easier.
>> And you have to pick it [clears throat]
up with Dominic's help. We mostly got
here also. And I've never seen adults do
the things that they were doing. They
were from all over New York,
Connecticut, you name it. Trash, public
works had dumpsters everywhere. And they
just threw it on the ground.
It must have been thousands of water
bottles. I guess they would put the
water bottle they couldn't have stands.
When they go to play, they put it on the
ground. And then they left it on the
ground. Public works not one time, you
know how a lot of workers are trying to
take a break. They work
Other words, they did a great job. And
it was unbelievable the amount of trash
Also, keep in mind, we had
four young five young kids
from the neighborhood volunteered and
assisted
public works picking up trash. And you
got to give those kids it was
unbelievable those kids. And I also I
told Dominic with the coin drop, we're
going to volunteer some people to come
out and help us.
You know, cuz the kids our football team
played the money.
You know,
they do a great job. Dominic is my
cousin. He claims he's leaving this
year, but
you know, he always says he's done.
But um
I know we can't talk to you, Dominic. We
we leave that stuff alone, but we're
going to need some help on the coin
drop. And and I can't talk about
contracts yet, but anything but public
works rocks.
>> There you go. And we we paid the we paid
those neighborhood kids with candy bars.
Yeah. So,
if you guys come out, we have special
candy bars. [clears throat] We got all
the candy bars. Thank you very much.
>> Thank you. Thank you.
Anybody else?
Can I have a motion to close the public
portion?
All in favor?
Aye.
All right.
Township committee reports.
Well, we always start with a newbie.
>> I have nothing to report.
>> [laughter]
>> I'm only 30 something minutes
>> anything you'd like to say? Oh, you're
longer than that.
>> Yeah, I would just like to say thank you
to uh Mr. Alex for nominating me and
everybody else for just confirming it.
It really means a lot. Um and for
everybody that came out, um
it it really does mean a lot. I have
people from the club, from committee,
coaches. I've had people that went to
high school with me, people that went uh
there in the service with me as well,
that came out here, um
and local township people. I I It's
humbling to be part of the largest
community in Atlantic County and being
up here, um
it's just very hum- humbling. So, I just
appreciate everything and thank you
everybody. And I continue I can't wait
to
uh continue on working with everybody up
here, all the professionals and all the
different departments. Um we truly do
have the best of like all the all the uh
all the stuff out there, all the
departments. Like our rec department, we
have that beautiful community center out
there. No other community does. You go
to Northfield, you go to Linwood, you go
to Somers Point, they don't have that.
We have that.
It's a staple. Everybody comes there. Um
I have four kids that are in all the
sports sports and and all the township
kind of um activities out here. So, I do
appreciate it. We have the best
everything. I call up public works and
they
there's a tree down or there's I have an
over I have a mattress out there and
they come and pick it up the next day.
You can't get that anywhere else.
Um we have the best volunteers.
We just have the best and you got to be
appreciative of that. So, I'm very
appreciative of that. And I'm just I'm
to stay here and not for any kind of um
you know, stepping stone for any other
position. I just want to stay here and I
love this town. This is where I'm going
to grow with my family here. So, just
trying to make the best of it. But,
thank you for everybody coming out and
thank you again for the governing body.
>> Thank you.
>> Mr. Mayor
>> Thank you, Mayor.
The Economic Development Commission is
meeting tomorrow at noon.
Um
So, there's that. We met the Mayor and I
met with
>> [clears throat]
>> a representative from uh the Governor's
office on May the 26th to talk about
Pinelands issues.
Um turns out uh he is a
uh school board member from Burlington
County who I had met in my travels in my
previous life as a board member.
Um I thought our message was uh
understood and well received.
And we're looking forward to the next
step of meeting with the executive
director of the Pinelands and we have a
tentative two tentative dates, July 1 or
July 2. So, we're just waiting to
uh firm that up to see which of those
two dates
uh and hopefully that is going to lead
us in a positive direction.
>> Okay.
>> You're awesome.
>> You can't beat that, no, Pete. It's good
that you're working with the Pinelands
because for 21 years I've been around
here, it's it's done nothing to hurt us
on a lot of different angles.
Um
and we got to get them to understand. I
mean, I think people forget and I don't
want to bore anybody here, but Senator
Normally at [clears throat] the time we
took buses up to the Highlands and I was
on the bus.
When they saw us come in there, they
like to say hello and meet you. When
they figured we were from South Jersey
with the Pinelands issue, it looked like
they they had leprosy. They stopped
talking to us. So, the state knows what
they did down here. The state knows what
they did in the Highlands and the state
has to make it right. And I compliment
you, Pete, and I wish you good luck, but
I hope we see some results.
And
and it's it just passed the buck and say
that's the way it is. Our future thing
is we have a lot of property.
Okay? Look around the township. There's
signs to sell all over. There's still
wooden lots. And that's going to be our
evil if we can't get them to shut it
down. And
when we just had the planning board
problem with Chelsea Avenue, I asked
every person on Chelsea Avenue how big
their lot was.
They were all small lots, too.
But in the old days there's a minimum of
5 acres. Now, what happened?
That's a pile and stake, okay? That's
the problem. You've allowed these
builders to put small lots together and
multiply what they can build.
Chelsea Avenue is five a minimum of 5
acres. You know why I know? I almost
bought out there. So, the point is the
pile and stake has to get the message.
You can't cram these developments into
small lots. And they got to help us when
they make decisions and allow it.
Um just real quick, I want to when
Jordan left, um you want to thank him
for this. This is what we do as a
country.
This is a celebration.
Our Memorial Day parade is a good
celebration of veterans.
And I want to thank the Elks for Flag
Day, which was Sunday. Uh they do a Flag
Day celebration on the Elks on Meisner
Road.
And um
for all the fathers in the room,
happy Father's Day.
That's Sunday.
>> [laughter]
>> Uh was it yours?
>> It was mine.
>> Um
I think there's a couple of fathers in
the room.
>> I do.
>> So, you know, that's what makes this
community, us. Our fathers
created us, and we created our children
to stay here and try to make a go of it
in our community.
That's why we're here. It's a community.
If there's nobody living here, we
wouldn't be here.
So, the thing is you got to Pete work on
the pile and stake, make them
understand. And maybe tell them like why
don't you just check out what you did to
Highlands?
Cuz it's not the same down there.
Um kind of a Father's Day, Flag Day, and
to Bonjiorno, this is the right thing to
do. Hopefully it turns out. And if I can
be of any help with him pressure to get
that truck down here. It's the same way
as we did for the Vietnam the moving
memorial. We were able to get it in this
area twice. It's over 20 once. And uh
that's all that matters. So, that's we
got to make sure people understand we're
here and we appreciate things like this.
What's that?
Yeah, we had a I won't do the fire. The
firemen are here, they know. I listen to
them all the time.
Um the other day I was not close to the
Sycamore
Was it a trailer?
Yeah. I mean
You know, look, our firemen are great.
Our department departments are great. Um
And the the woman I heard that back in
Queen
uh Hall cuz my sister lives on on Daisy
a couple doors down.
And to the lithium batteries, I don't
know why the government sits and does
these things. Don't put the pressure on
the lithium battery company to make them
not combust.
Okay? Cuz they happen all the time.
It happens all the time. And for anybody
this is a safety matter, don't leave
something plugged in in your house when
you're sleeping. I don't give a damn if
it's a cell phone.
It's got a battery.
>> [laughter]
>> Okay?
And it could cause a fire.
And leave it Ray Ellis does but he's
still he's sleeping on the porch
[laughter] and
he's sleeping upstairs. Like it's a
battery. It's a lithium to a battery and
the lithium's are a problem.
That's enough for me.
>> Mr. Ellis, stop.
>> I want to say
uh it's been like 15 9 years on the
school board and with the school board I
always felt for the non professional and
feelings for
the non the same well non professional
to as our cafeteria workers,
the student staff,
paraprofessionals.
To me, I always fought for them because
a lot of times we weren't fortunate
enough to go get our big degrees and all
that other stuff. We weren't fortunate
enough to, you know, maybe we had to
raise a family, we couldn't go off to
school and stuff like that. So, I fought
for that in the school board people
voting for the school board. Like, "Hey,
we miss you on the school board." The
workers miss the school board because a
lot of times they forget about the
paraprofessionals, the cafeteria
workers. I will never forget about the
bottom line workers here in the
Cinnaminson Township. I will never
forget about the rec. I mean, the rec
almost every day. The rec workers, the
public workers,
you know, like I said above, our our
town is beautiful. It's beautiful. EMTs,
I mean, the the communication
communication. I know the importance of
being a retired police officer.
I always fight for the little people and
I will continue to do that.
And happy Father's Day.
And
one thing real quick, I remember back in
Mother's Day, we used to go get our
mother a perfume, a dress, a scarf.
Father's Day, we get a T-shirt.
>> [laughter]
>> A T-shirt one time. So, I'm telling any
of you who know my boys, know my family,
don't give me no ties cuz I got a
hundred of them
and don't [clears throat and laughter]
give me no T-shirt cuz I got a hundred
of them.
Yeah, Father's Day.
You did a great job. Happy Father's Day.
>> Yeah, I got my dad a soap on a rope.
Remember those?
>> [laughter]
>> It's a long time ago.
>> To echo Father's Day greetings to all
the men in the room,
you are are a huge part of what makes
this town so good. You give your energy,
your time, you support your kids as
coaches, you show up to their school
events, you show up.
And I think the most important thing any
parent can do is show up. And I know for
I know all these men up here on the on
the dais and each and every one of them
shows up for their families and they
show up for their community. So, I just
want to thank you all and hope that on
Father's Day, if you're not standing on
the street collecting money on a coin
[laughter] drop
that you are somebody showing up for you
to tell you how important you are
because you are, each and every one of
you. So, I want to wish you all a very
happy Father's Day and I usually have
the graduation statistics
but I didn't get them today in time, so
we'll get those statistics at the next
meeting, but I want to wish all of our
high school graduates congratulations
and best of wishes for the future and to
all the kids that are getting ready for
summer, remember everybody slow down,
the kids are going to be on the street,
but have a great summer and we'll see
all of them back in September, but next
meeting in July we'll have the meeting
or the numbers.
How many kids graduated, who's going to
college, who's going to the military,
who's going to work. And they usually
get about 18 to 20 million dollars in
scholarships, so I'd like to see if the
numbers are the same this year. Yeah,
it's higher this year. That's good.
That's good, so
um we have the
memorial at the nature reserve is almost
done. Where is Miss Sue? It is almost
done.
Sue Carmen.
Or from what I understand from talking
to Paul Oz, we might be looking at July,
early July.
>> Uh
hopefully after the 10th of July.
>> Okay, and if you drive by
the nature reserve on Zion Road, take a
look at what's going up. It fits in
beautifully to the nature surroundings
there and it's going to be a great
thing. So, we'll have that at the next
meeting, too.
>> Sue, have you stopped by there
periodically?
>> [laughter]
>> She's there almost every day.
>> Yeah, I was in there today. It's
beautiful. And it is really whoever
designed manufactured it, it's
beautiful.
>> Really interesting.
>> Yeah.
>> No, on the metal roof, it's tough. I
mean, it's it's really a plus for that
part.
>> So, happy Father's Day, everybody.
Tom, do you have anything?
>> Uh nothing to report, but I would like
to add a resolution to the supplemental
agenda if we can do that.
>> We can do that.
>> I can read
Thank you. I can read that off.
>> Yes.
>> Entitled
uh this will be resolution 275.
Yes.
Uh resolution of the governing body
supporting the uh Spirit of 1976 South
>> 1776
>> What did I say?
>> 19
>> It's 200 years.
You know, I think I'm a couple of
chapters older than the country.
>> Yes, I am.
>> Uh
supporting
>> [laughter]
>> Supporting the Spirit
of
1776
South Jersey celebration for America,
which is the 250th birthday. It's a
3-day event. It's going to be on
September 18th through the 20th of this
year. And uh obviously we heard Mr.
uh Mr. Monjurno's presentation. It looks
like a uh an event like we've never
experienced here before, so
I'm looking forward to it, and I'm sure
the rest of the township should be as
well. Thank you, Mayor.
>> So, can [clears throat] I have a motion
to adopt?
>> I'll make a motion.
>> Second.
>> We're in a row.
>> [clears throat]
>> Uh roll call, please. Resolution 275 for
the record.
Roll call, please.
>> Castellana
>> Yes.
>> Austin
>> Yes.
>> Ellis
>> Yes.
>> Ireland
>> Yes.
>> Farmer
>> Yes.
>> All right. We have a need for a closed
session.
>> I'll make a motion.
>> Did you not hear me earlier?
>> [laughter]
>> All right.
>> Resolution 270, authorizing the township
committee to convene in a closed
executive session to discuss matters
which may involve personnel and illegal
matters.
>> [clears throat]
>> Whereas the open public meetings act
permits exclusion of the public from a
meeting in certain circumstances,
whereas this public body is of the
opinion that such circumstances
presently exist,
and whereas the township committee may
need to enter into closed executive
session at one or more times during this
meeting to discuss matters permitted
under law, including but not limited to
the following:
legal matter update on contract
negotiation with the game service
anticipated disclosure of one year.
Whereas minimum where as minutes of said
closed executive session will be kept
unless the matter involving the
confidentiality of the above no longer
requires that confidentiality, then the
minutes shall be made available to the
public according to the law.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by
township committee, township of Little
Egg Harbor, county of Atlantic, state of
New Jersey, that the public be excluded
from this meeting during such portions
of the meeting as the governing body
governing body may deem necessary to
discuss matters set forth above.
>> Every time I trip on that last thing.
>> We're not talking to Jack. And I have a
motion to go into closed session.
>> Second.
>> All in favor?
>> Aye.
>> Will we be taking any action when we get
out?
>> No action needed.
>> Okay.