Borough Council

COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 1 Mayor Roach called the meeting to order. Sunshine Law - Notice of this meeting has been duly advertised in compliance with the provisions of the open public meetings law. Please be advised that this meeting will be recorded for possible later playback. Flag Salute Roll Call of Council Members Present - Hess, Jackson, Lenkowski, Morrisey, Patton, and Mayor Roach. Council President Randolph-Sharpe (excused absence). Resolution 2024:64- Executive Session BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the Mayor and Council are now going into closed session to discuss Legal Updates and Personnel. Motion was made by Councilman Lenkowski, second by Councilwoman Patton, that Resolution 2024:64 be adopted as read. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski to go out of executive session. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Payment of Bills Motion was made by Councilman Lenkowski, second by Councilwoman Hess that all bills that have been properly audited be approved for payment. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. The following reports have been filed and are available in the respective offices for review and will be included in the minutes: a. Tax Collector’s Report – January 2024 b. Sewer Report – January 2024 c. Treasurer’s Report – January 2024 d. Engineer’s Report – February 2024 First Reading Ordinance 2024:01 Revisions to Sewer Ordinance – Section 260 Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Morrisey that Ordinance 2024:01 be adopted as read on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. First Reading Ordinance 2024:02 COLA Ordinance Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski that Ordinance 2024:02 be adopted as read on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. First Reading Ordinance 2024:03 Amend Fee Schedule Chapter 150-34 Compensation for Off-Duty Enforcement Officials (Title only) Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski that Ordinance 2024:03 be adopted as read on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 2 First Reading Ordinance 2024:04 Amend Fee Schedule Chapter 150-29 Charges for Sewer Service (Title only) Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Jackson that Ordinance 2024:04 be adopted as read on first reading, published according to law, with second reading being held at next regular scheduled meeting. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA: The items listed below are considered routine by the Borough of Lindenwold and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no formal discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, this item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Resolution 2024:65 – 2024:75 Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski that Resolution 2024:65 – 2024:75 be adopted as read. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Resolution 2024:65 Animal Shelter Services WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold has an agreement with Camden County for providing animal shelter services, and WHEREAS, the official name is Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, Inc., and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold wishes to maintain this agreement for the benefit of its residents, and WHEREAS, the agreement for services starts on January 1, 2024. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold renew the agreement for animal holding with Camden County Animal Shelter, 125 County House Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the amount of $9,833.33 per month with additional services outlined in the contract. Resolution 2024:66 HEIL 2023 Battle Motors Trash Truck A resolution of the Borough of Lindenwold, in the County of Camden and the state of New Jersey, authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Battle Motors LET2 DDRH with HEIL automated DuraPack Python Trash Truck through Sourcewell entitled Contract # 091219–THC Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (B) (3) may, by Resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services through Sourcewell, and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold desires to purchase of a 2023 Battle Motors LET2 DDRH with HEIL automated DuraPack Python Trash Truck through Sourcewell entitled contract number 091219–THC. Whereas, the Heil Company (Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems) has been awarded the contract for a 2023 Battle Motors LET2 DDRH with HEIL automated DuraPack Python Trash Truck. And Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold recommend the utilization of this contract on the grounds as the best means available to obtain the vehicles; and COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 3 Whereas, the 2023 Battle Motors LET2 DDRH with HEIL automated DuraPack Python Trash Truck shall not exceed the amount of $372,000.00; and Whereas, funding for this resolution is available by Capital Funds; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and the Borough of Lindenwold, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The borough of Lindenwold hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2023 Battle Motors LET2 DDRH with HEIL automated DuraPack Python Trash Truck from the HEIL Company (Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems) through Sourcewell entitled contract number 091219–THC. 2. The total fee also authorized for this contract shall not exceed $372,000.00 without prior written approval from the Borough Council. 3. The Mayor, Borough Clerk and/or such other officials as is necessary and proper are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary to implement this resolution. 4. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Borough Treasurer and the HEIL Company (Mid- Atlantic Waste Systems) for their information and guidance. Resolution 2024:67 Longo Electrical – Repair Pump Station #3 A resolution of the Borough of Lindenwold, in the County of Camden and the state of New Jersey, authorizing the repair of Pump Station #3 19.6HP Fairbank Morris Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (B) (3) may, by Resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System; and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold desires repair of Pump Station #3 19.6HP Fairbank Morris Submersible Lift Pump to factory conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 ; and Whereas, The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System has been awarded the contract of the repair of Pump Station #3 19.6HP Fairbank Morris Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions; and Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold recommend the utilization of this contract on the grounds as the best means available to make these repairs; and Whereas, of the repair of Pump Station #3 19.6HP Fairbank Morris Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions shall not exceed the amount of $10,000 ; and Whereas, funding for this resolution is available from the Borough of Lindenwold Sewer Department Sewer Capital Account; and COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 4 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and the Borough of Lindenwold, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The borough of Lindenwold hereby authorizes the purchase of the repair of Pump Station #3 19.6HP Fairbank Morris Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 2. The total fee also authorized for this contract shall not exceed $10,000 without prior written approval from the Borough Council. 3. The Mayor, Borough Clerk and/or such other officials as is necessary and proper are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary to implement this resolution. 4. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Borough Treasurer and The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System for their information and guidance. Resolution 2024:68 Sodium Chloride – Atlantic Salt RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT (BID B-19/2022 - 2nd YEAR OPTION), BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS) AND ATLANTIC SALT, INC., FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF SODIUM CHLORIDE AND PRETREATED LIQUID ENHANCED SODIUM CHLORIDE, FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CAMDEN COUNTY, UNDER THE CAMDEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM ID #57-CCCPS WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 10 adopted August 18, 2022, the Camden County Board of Commissioners authorized and awarded a contract to Atlantic Salt, Inc., 134 Middle Street, Suite 210, Lowell, MA 01852, for Bid B-19/2022, Furnishing and Delivering Sodium Chloride and Pretreated Liquid Enhanced Sodium Chloride to various locations in Camden County, under the Camden County Cooperative Pricing System, #57-CCCPS, on an "as-needed" basis, at the unit price of $76.00 per ton for Item No. 1, Sodium Chloride and $96.00 per ton for Item No. 2, Pre-treated Liquid Enhanced Sodium Chloride; and WHEREAS Bid B-19/2022 provided for a 2nd-year option to renew, said option to be exercised at the sole discretion of the County; and WHEREAS it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to exercise the 2nd- year option of Bid B- 19/2022, at the unit price of $78.28 per ton for Item No. 1, Sodium Chloride and $98.28 per ton for Item No. 2, Pre-treated Liquid Enhanced Sodium Chloride; and WHEREAS funding for this purpose shall be contingent upon the availability and appropriation of sufficient funds for this purpose in the County's 2023 Permanent Budget and 2024 Temporary and/or Permanent Budgets and shall be encumbered at the unit prices as the materials, supplies and equipment services are utilized pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)(2) and said services in the aggregate may not exceed any department's maximum line item budget; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Camden County Board of Commissioners that, contingent upon the funding as described herein, the proper County officials be and are hereby authorized to execute all documents COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 5 necessary to effect the award and contract with Atlantic Salt, Inc., 134 Middle St., Suite 210, Lowell, MA 01852, for Bid B-19/2022, 2nd year option, Furnishing and Delivering Sodium Chloride and Pretreated Liquid Enhanced Sodium Chloride to various locations in Camden County, under The Camden County Cooperative Pricing System# 57-CCCPS, on an "as needed" basis, at the unit price of $78.28 per ton for Item No. 1, Sodium Chloride and $98.28 per ton for Item No. 2, Pre-treated Liquid Enhanced Sodium Chloride; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper County officials of the County of Camden are hereby authorized and instructed to sign and execute all necessary contracts, purchase orders, or other legal instruments in connection therewith and to sign checks or vouchers for the payment thereof, when such materials and services have been delivered and accepted by the County of Camden; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each participating municipality in the Cooperative is hereby authorized to enter in a contract directly with Atlantic Salt, Inc., 134 Middle St., Suite 210, Lowell, MA, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Bid B-19/2022, 2nd year option, after award by its governing body in accordance with applicable law. Contract date begins 11/30/2023 and expires on 11/29/2024. Resolution 2024:69 Longo Electrical - Repair Pump Station #2 A resolution of the Borough of Lindenwold, in the County of Camden and the state of New Jersey, authorizing the repair of Pump Station # 2 83HP KSB Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2 (B) (3) may, by Resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System; and Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold desires repair of Pump Station #2 83HP KSB Submersible Lift Pump to factory conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 ; and Whereas, The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System has been awarded the contract of the repair of Pump Station # 2 83HP KSB Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions; and Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Lindenwold recommend the utilization of this contract on the grounds as the best means available to make these repairs; and Whereas, of the repair of Pump Station #2 83HP KSB Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions shall not exceed the amount of $12,000 ; and Whereas, funding for this resolution is available from the Borough of Lindenwold Sewer Department Sewer Capital Account; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and the Borough of Lindenwold, County of Camden and State of New Jersey as follows: COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 6 1. The borough of Lindenwold hereby authorizes the purchase of the repair of Pump Station #2 83HP KSB Submersible Lift Pump to factory operating conditions through The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System Contract # B369-10 2. The total fee also authorized for this contract shall not exceed $12,000 without prior written approval from the Borough Council. 3. The Mayor, Borough Clerk and/or such other officials as is necessary and proper are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary to implement this resolution. 4. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Borough Treasurer and The North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System for their information and guidance. Resolution 2024:70 Local Recreation Improvement Grant Application Whereas, the Borough of Lindenwold desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $150,000.00 to carry out a project to reconstruct the existing four (4) basketball courts and associated improvement at the Borough’s Carlton Rouh Park, located at 2000 Egg Harbor Road. Be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Borough of Lindenwold does hereby authorize the application for such a grant; and 1) recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Be it further RESOLVED, that the persons whose names, titles, and signatures appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in connection therewith. Resolution 2024:71 Community Development Block Grant Year 2024 – Oak Ave. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD, COUNTY OF CAMDEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Camden County Improvement Authority provides funding for certain infrastructure improvements or services under Community Development Block Grant Funding; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has chosen to submit an application for Program Year 2024; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has agreed to apply for funding for the following project: Roadway reconstruction and drainage improvements of the 400 and 500 Blocks of Oak Avenue and the 600 Block of Hawthorne Avenue. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Lindenwold, County of Camden, State of New Jersey that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Project Description Form for Program Year 2024 along with the Community Development Grant Agreement. Resolution 2024:72 Joint Land Use Board Appointments WHEREAS, under the Municipal Land Use Law, there is a need for appointments for the Class IV and Alternate II members. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor of the Borough of Lindenwold, New Jersey that the following be and are hereby appointed as members to the Joint Land Use Board: Class IV Joseph Vandergrift 12/31/2027 Howard Dawson 12/31/2027 Alternate II Megan Polifrone 12/31/2025 Resolution 2024:73 Safe and Secure Grant Year 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD MAYOR AND COUNCIL, CAMDEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,725.00, UNDER THE FY2024 SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM, SUBAWARD GRANT NUMBER 24-0422, AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR RICHARD E. ROACH, JR., AND POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL MCCARTHY, JR., TO EXECUTE AND THE BOROUGH CLERK, TO ATTEST TO A SUBGRANT AWARD, AND ANY ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS GRANT BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Lindenwold Mayor and Council of Lindenwold, in the County of Camden, and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Borough of Lindenwold is authorized to accept a subaward grant from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, in the amount of $67,725.00, under the Safe and Secure Communities Program, Grant No. 24-0422, with a Match - Fringe Benefits, for a total program cost of $67,725.00. 2. Mayor Richard E. Roach, Jr. and Chief Michael McCarthy, Jr. are authorized to execute and the Borough Clerk to attest to a Subgrant Award in connection with this grant, and any and all documents in connection with this grant. 3. The Borough of Lindenwold is accepting this grant of funds for the purpose described in the application. 4. Subaward Period: March 14, 2024 to March 13, 2025. 5. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Office of the Borough Clerk to each of the following: A. Mayor Richard E. Roach, Jr. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 8 B. Borough Council C. Business Administrator/CMFO D. Police Department, Attention: Chief Michael McCarthy, Jr. E. State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Department of Law and Public Safety PO Box 080 Trenton, NJ 08625-0080 Resolution 2024:74 Enterprise Fleet – 2024 Ford F-250 DPW and 2023 Ford Police Utility Vehicles RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD AUTHORIZING FLEET MANAGEMENT AND LEASING FROM ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO MASTER INTER- GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SOURCEWELL WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold participates in the Cooperative Purchasing Program with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Co. and administered by Sourcewell for the purchase of goods, products and services; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Borough of Lindenwold to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management to place an orders for (1) - 2024 Ford F-250 XL 4x4 and (7) 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility as there is a significant time lag in production; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold received the following proposals for the leasing and management program with an amount not to exceed $510,000 with the equity lease agreement made payable over a period of five years according to the following schedule. P1440907 – (1) 2024 Ford F-250 4x4 – Public Works Department Year 1 - $13,637, Year 2 – $12,253, Year 3 – $12,253, Year 4 – $12,253, Year 5 – $12,251 P1503945 – (7) 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility – Police Department Year 1 - $185,478.16, Year 2 – $65,200, Year 3 – $65,200, Year 4 – $65,200, Year 5 – $65,200 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute the Contract for fleet management and leasing subject to submission of documentation and Notice as required by New Jersey Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 9 Resolution 2024:75 Budget Transfers – 2023 Approp. Reserves Budget Transfer BE IT RESOLVED by Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that the following transfers are made to the 2023 Appropriation Reserves: Budget Account From To Compliance OE 17,000.00 Telephone OE 10,000.00 Street Lighting 7,000.00 Total 17,000.00 17,000.00 Resolution 2024:76 Authorize Hiring of Ryan Levin Full-time Driver/Mechanics Helper WHEREAS, there is a need in the Public Works Department to hire a full-time truck driver / mechanic helper III, and WHEREAS, it is the procedure of the Borough of Lindenwold to hire employees by resolution; WHEREAS, Ryan Levin has been recommended by the Public Works Superintendent to be hired after the successful completion of his pre-employment screening; WHEREAS, Ryan Levin will receive an additional $2.56 per hour upon completion of his Class A license with tanker endorsement; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold, that Ryan Levin be hired to the position of full-time Driver / Mechanic Helper III, effective March 4, 2024. Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Jackson that Resolution 2024:76 be adopted as read. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Resolution 2024:77 Authorize Private Sale WHEREAS, the Borough of Lindenwold issued a cell phone for the use by George Turner – Public Works Supervisor of the Borough of Lindenwold, and WHEREAS, George Turner has requested to purchase this cell phone at a private sale due to his retirement from the Borough of Lindenwold, and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36 allows the sale of personal property under $2,500 by resolution. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Lindenwold that this offer of purchase is accepted and will be completed by the Business Administrator. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 10 Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski that Resolution 2024:77 be adopted as read. Roll call vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. Engineer’s Report – The Borough Engineer was not present for the meeting. Mayor Roach opened the meeting to Council. Councilman Morrisey – reported that all fire department equipment is in service, and previously ordered air masks have arrived. In December, the department responded to 70 calls, conducted 13 inspections and 13 re-inspections, closing the year with a total of 875 calls. Smoke detectors are still available for resident homeowners and can be installed free of charge by calling the fire department office. Morrisey reminded residents of the upcoming Fire District Election on Saturday, February 17th, with in-person voting from 2 to 9PM at the fire station at 4th and Scott. Vote-by-mail ballots must be returned by the 17th. The ballot includes three key items: approval of the Fire Commission budget (which would increase taxes by approximately $5 for the average homeowner), the election of a fire commissioner, and authorization to borrow $10.6 million to build a new firehouse, which would raise fire district taxes by approximately $120 - $125 per year. Additionally, Morrisey highlighted his organization’s partnership with local Wawa locations and Pizza Hut to recover and distribute unused food to senior centers, veterans’ centers, churches and food banks. In 2024, they successfully delivered over 25,000 sandwiches, pizzas, sides and pastries to those in need. Councilwoman Hess – reported our Police Department responded to 1,770 calls, handled 48 traffic accidents, conducted 118 traffic enforcement stops and issued 40 criminal complaints. The Detective Bureau conducted 53 investigations in total. Our Public Works collected 807 tons of trash and 98.35 tons of recycling, picked up 158 bulk items and responded to 31 sewer calls and 22 emergency calls with no reported accidents or injuries. As for the Library the Christmas Parade was well attended despite the rain, and the Elf Project helped local families and seniors during the holidays. A new Girl Scout troop for children in kindergarten through fourth grade now meets at the library twice a month. Upcoming events include a Barbie-themed “Pink Party”, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter crafts, and the availability of tax instruction books and forms for patrons. Councilman Lenkowski – clarified that the School Board operates separately from the Mayor and Council, emphasizing that while the governing body supports the school system, it does not have authority over school decisions. Lenkowski highlighted the Borough’s efforts to assist, such as applying for opioid crisis grant funding, which the school board then determines how to use. Lenkowski, noted that council only gets involved if the school budget fails. Additionally, he reiterated the Mayor and Council’s strong support for the school system, mentioning the police department and county prosecutor’s office’s involvement in an anti-bullying program. He encouraged residents with school-related concerns to attend school board meetings held on the second and fourth Mondays. Councilwoman Patton – had no business to report but took a moment to welcome Councilman Jackson and express appreciation for his service. She also extended Valentine’s Day wishes to everyone, with a special mention of Eric Patton. Councilman Jackson – had no official business to report but took the opportunity to introduce himself and inform everyone that he will be overseeing Public Events, the Heath Department, and seniors. He encouraged anyone with questions or concerns to reach out to him directly and made himself available after the meeting for further discussion. Mayor Roach opened the meeting to the public. Diane Veteri – resident raised concerns about expanding food distribution efforts to assist homeless individuals living behind the PATCO station, suggesting it as an area in need. Additionally, they questioned the availability of the 2007 firehouse study, expressing concerns about relying on outdated information for decision-making without access to the original report. Lastly, Ms. Veteri, inquired about Councilman Jackson’s swearing in, noting that it was not publicly witnessed like others, and sought clarification on the process. COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING, February 14 , 2024 Page 11 Motion was made by Councilwoman Hess, second by Councilman Lenkowski that the meeting be adjourned. Voice vote was unanimous in the affirmative. Motion carried. DATED: February 14, 2024 _____________________________________ Nadeen C. Randall, CMR Acting Borough Clerk