1 00:00:19,920 --> 00:00:26,910 Yes, sir. Waiting on you. [laughter] 2 00:00:39,955 --> 00:00:41,975 » [clears throat] 3 00:01:04,320 --> 00:01:09,159 » That's important. our feet. Yes. 4 00:01:51,840 --> 00:01:58,556 I'd like to welcome everybody to our September 2nd frigine City Council 5 00:01:55,759 --> 00:02:00,576 meeting. Please rise for the flag [snorts] 6 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:12,319 to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it 7 00:02:07,840 --> 00:02:18,720 stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please 8 00:02:14,959 --> 00:02:22,879 remain standing while you need a prayer. >> Heavenly Father, we thank you for our 9 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:28,239 police department and their dedication to serving and protecting our community. 10 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:33,840 » As these officers step into their new roles, grant them wisdom, courage, 11 00:02:31,200 --> 00:02:40,080 fairness, and strength. Guide their decisions and keep them and their fellow 12 00:02:36,560 --> 00:02:44,800 fellow officers safe. May they lead with integrity, compassion, and honor. and 13 00:02:42,879 --> 00:02:50,239 may their service make a positive difference in the lives of those they 14 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:55,280 protect. We also ask that you bless our students and teachers as they begin a 15 00:02:52,800 --> 00:03:01,120 new school year. Give our students curiosity, confidence, and kindness, and 16 00:02:58,560 --> 00:03:06,480 give our teachers patience, wisdom, and strength. Keep everyone safe, guide 17 00:03:04,239 --> 00:03:14,080 their days, and help our schools be places of learning, friendship, and 18 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:17,560 respect. In your name we pray. Amen. >> Please be seated. 19 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:25,800 » Can you read the public meeting tax announcement 20 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:31,400 as required by law? >> Thank you. 21 00:03:51,599 --> 00:03:55,000 First class. 22 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:16,000 Uh it's my honor tonight to swear in our chief and a number of our officers here 23 00:04:13,599 --> 00:04:20,639 tonight. I just want to tell you Steve Ward is a outstanding chief. I'm very 24 00:04:19,040 --> 00:04:25,040 very proud of the work that he's doing here with the city. You can tell his 24 25 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:29,440 years of experience. He's worked almost every area of the in the department. I 26 00:04:27,919 --> 00:04:34,400 can tell you the relationship that we have is amazing. 27 00:04:31,759 --> 00:04:38,400 For me, uh, being a mayor, I can tell you how important it is to have good 28 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:42,800 leadership. I can tell you how important it is to develop a team. As we start to 29 00:04:40,720 --> 00:04:47,759 look at our promotions, Steve has been intricral in those 30 00:04:44,880 --> 00:04:51,840 promotions. He knows everyone in the department really, really well, and he's 31 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:55,840 able to educate myself, our city manager, and council on the directions 32 00:04:54,240 --> 00:05:01,440 of the department. And I think that's important. A lot of times, city council 33 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:05,840 needs to make decisions over the police, but we don't always fully understand 34 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:10,639 what those decisions mean. Steve takes the time to work with us, to educate us, 35 00:05:08,639 --> 00:05:16,800 to advocate on behalf of the department to make sure that what we do is right 36 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:21,919 and proper. And I can tell you from day one, like the police department was 37 00:05:18,880 --> 00:05:27,680 always in good hands, always did well. I noticed an immediate difference with his 38 00:05:24,320 --> 00:05:32,400 leadership. Um, he's fast-paced. He wants to work hard. He wants to get 39 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:36,560 things done. And you see that modeling and I believe in that. If you want to do 40 00:05:35,039 --> 00:05:40,240 something and you want other people to do it, you need to be able to do it 41 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:43,360 yourself. And I see that from Steve. He's the first one to step in. He's the 42 00:05:41,759 --> 00:05:46,960 first one to work. He's the first first one to make things get done. And I see 43 00:05:45,520 --> 00:05:49,840 that kind of trickle down throughout the department. I look at some of the 44 00:05:48,160 --> 00:05:54,960 initiatives that we've wanted to work on here in the city. I see those getting 45 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:58,240 done. I see those getting started. small things, something that was really 46 00:05:56,560 --> 00:06:04,080 important to our community. Speeding's been a big issue here. I see a huge 47 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:09,039 presence of all of our officers. We look at the little flashing speed signs. 48 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:13,199 People requested that. I know this started under Chief Caseo, but uh Chief 49 00:06:11,919 --> 00:06:16,240 Bour gets the credit for getting it done. And you see that transition. I 50 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:20,160 think the same thing happened at a fire department. I wish Tiger was here. He 51 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:23,840 fought fought fought for a firet truck. Paulie shows up first day, delivers the 52 00:06:21,919 --> 00:06:27,199 truck, right? He gets to be the hero. But that's really what it's about. It's 53 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:31,840 about that transition about making sure that things get done and what you hear 54 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:37,600 in the community being communicated back and then seeing it put into action. I've 55 00:06:34,639 --> 00:06:41,600 heard so many compliments about the job that our officers are doing. And a lot 56 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:46,639 of that comes from the leadership of our chief and making sure that our officers 57 00:06:43,759 --> 00:06:51,199 have the resources they need to get the job done. So Steve, I want you to know 58 00:06:49,280 --> 00:06:55,520 as we went through this whole process looking at chiefs, our city manager, 59 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:59,599 Tiger Platt, was like, I know Steve's the guy. He's the guy who's going to 60 00:06:57,280 --> 00:07:02,720 take this department in a new direction. He's the guy who's going to be the 61 00:07:00,960 --> 00:07:06,720 difference maker and he's the guy who's going to make sure that this city is the 62 00:07:04,479 --> 00:07:10,720 safest it's ever been. So Steve, I will tell you now, since you've started, you 63 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:15,479 have lived up to every expectation that we've had. So Chief, I'm very proud of 64 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:15,479 you tonight. 65 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:25,960 Come up. 66 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:37,280 Place your left hand on the left. Raise your right hand. Repeat after me. I, 67 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:39,360 Steve Gordon, >> I, Steve Gordon, 68 00:07:38,240 --> 00:07:42,080 » do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear 69 00:07:40,400 --> 00:07:44,479 » that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution 70 00:07:43,280 --> 00:07:47,120 » of the State of New Jersey >> of the state of New Jersey 71 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:49,360 » and that I will bear true faith >> and I will bear true faith 72 00:07:48,160 --> 00:07:51,840 » and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same 73 00:07:50,319 --> 00:07:53,840 » and to the governments established >> in the government established 74 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:55,360 » in the United States >> in the United States 75 00:07:54,560 --> 00:07:57,520 » and in this state >> and in this state 76 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:59,759 » under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people 77 00:07:58,639 --> 00:08:01,280 » and that I will faithfully >> that I will faithfully 78 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:02,720 » impartially >> impartially 79 00:08:01,919 --> 00:08:04,639 » and justly >> and justly 80 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:07,039 » perform all the duties >> perform all the duties required for the 81 00:08:06,479 --> 00:08:08,960 position >> required for the position 82 00:08:07,919 --> 00:08:11,280 » of police chief >> of police chief. 83 00:08:09,919 --> 00:08:13,199 » According to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability. 84 00:08:12,479 --> 00:08:16,840 » So help me God. >> So help me God. 85 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:16,840 » Congratulations. 86 00:08:56,080 --> 00:09:02,399 Wow. Truly uh truly an honor to be standing here in front of you guys 87 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:06,560 today. I look at all the people in here and they've all had a direct impact on 88 00:09:04,959 --> 00:09:10,320 the police department that we work for today, the people that we are and the 89 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:14,720 outstanding service that we can provide to the community of B. Uh I am truly 90 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:18,880 blessed and thankful that the city council and the mayor have confidence in 91 00:09:16,399 --> 00:09:24,160 me and the trust to lead this department to the future. I think we are built to 92 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:28,480 be successful in every way and to put out the message that these guys do every 93 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:32,240 day. to be the voice of the department is so wonderful because these group of 94 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:35,519 people in the back and the ones who aren't here today are the real heart and 95 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:39,519 soul of the island to keep everybody safe. And it's important that you know 96 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:43,519 me as a leader, a person who can represent the guys who actually put the 97 00:09:41,279 --> 00:09:47,200 work in every day and it's a great movement. It's a great department and 98 00:09:45,200 --> 00:09:50,880 we're moving in the right direction. I'd like to thank everyone again for coming 99 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:54,399 here. Uh the responsibilities division is heavy and I truly understand what it 100 00:09:53,200 --> 00:09:58,160 means to be a leader in the city of Brigante and I hope that I can show you 101 00:09:56,399 --> 00:10:01,920 and the people on the street for our department can show you how important it 102 00:09:59,519 --> 00:10:06,640 is and how much we believe in the safety and the kindness of the officers in the 103 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:10,080 city of Brian. the members of the department are really the ones who are 104 00:10:07,920 --> 00:10:14,240 out there every day. And I am just lucky enough to be one of them. And I'm truly 105 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:18,640 blessed that I started 23 years ago walking the beach, walking through the 106 00:10:16,800 --> 00:10:21,600 central business district wearing two shirts because it was so hot. But that 107 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:25,040 taught me and brought me to the kind of officer that I am today. And I can look 108 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:28,480 around and see that the the leaders and the officers that we have are following 109 00:10:26,399 --> 00:10:33,519 in my footsteps. My family, thank you for everything. 110 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:39,200 It's been I wouldn't be here without you. and uh I 111 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:43,760 appreciate everything you've done to uh put me in this position. So, thank you 112 00:10:41,279 --> 00:10:46,480 guys. It's a great opportunity and I think we're in a great position to lead. 113 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:49,839 So, for the next five years, you're all stuck with me, but I think it's going to 114 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:52,959 be a I think it's going to be a great time and I think that uh most 115 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:57,200 importantly, the safety of Brigantine is going to be in good hands with all the 116 00:10:54,399 --> 00:11:01,320 officers that we have. Appreciate it all. Thank you guys. 117 00:11:08,240 --> 00:11:13,920 More importantly, tonight isn't just about me. As I've mentioned, the great 118 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:16,720 officers that we have in this town. Um, we're going to honor some more people 119 00:11:15,040 --> 00:11:20,600 tonight. And I think some of the people here 120 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:20,600 » Yeah. 121 00:11:21,207 --> 00:11:23,227 [laughter] 122 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:31,880 » All right. You guys want to come up? >> That's true. Sorry. 123 00:12:30,079 --> 00:12:36,720 Good to go. >> All right. Sorry for the uh nice picture 124 00:12:34,160 --> 00:12:39,200 time. Um and just some more of my role models. That was my father who was a 125 00:12:38,079 --> 00:12:42,800 retired police officer and my father-in-law who was a retired chief of 126 00:12:40,480 --> 00:12:46,000 brigade team police. So I've had some had some good guides along the way to 127 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:49,760 get me to this point. So it's been a it's been a wonderful ride and I'm so 128 00:12:47,440 --> 00:12:53,760 happy to be like I uh like I started to say it's it's a great department that I 129 00:12:51,279 --> 00:12:58,959 work for. And tonight I get to honor two very great officers who have really been 130 00:12:56,800 --> 00:13:02,639 impactful in my career and have made me the officer that I am today and help 131 00:13:00,639 --> 00:13:07,279 every day with bringing the officers up and keeping the keeping us doing the 132 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:11,079 right thing every day. So Jack, do you want to step up here? 133 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:18,720 So Captain Gler and I go way back. Literally got hired really close 134 00:13:16,959 --> 00:13:21,440 together. We're pounding the pavement together getting bad guys off the 135 00:13:20,160 --> 00:13:24,480 street. He was my partner, detective juror, and we got pretty much all these 136 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:27,440 awards together because we were just working so hard together and doing all 137 00:13:25,920 --> 00:13:30,320 all kinds of important police work in there. So, it's a real honor to get to 138 00:13:28,800 --> 00:13:34,320 stand next to Jack tonight. He's one of my most trusted confidants who I respect 139 00:13:32,800 --> 00:13:37,040 more than anybody in the world. So, to have him next to me and have him part of 140 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:42,800 my admin team, it's it's a really great honor. So, a little bit about Jack. He 141 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:45,519 started here in 2008 and prior to his current assignment, he was detective 142 00:13:44,079 --> 00:13:49,040 lieutenant where he led the department's operations and supervised the detective 143 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:52,959 bureau. Throughout his career, he held a wide range of specialized assignments, 144 00:13:50,959 --> 00:13:57,600 including service as a state and federal narcotics forces, evidence custodian, 145 00:13:55,760 --> 00:14:01,839 CART team coordinator, public information officer, and defensive 146 00:13:59,760 --> 00:14:07,279 tactics instructor. Jack's an FBI National Academy session 147 00:14:03,920 --> 00:14:12,320 298 graduate. He holds a PhD in criminal justice leadership, a master's degree in 148 00:14:09,360 --> 00:14:16,720 human resources, and graduated with credentials in forensic genetic geology. 149 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:19,279 If you hadn't heard, Jack has solved some really important cases in the state 150 00:14:18,160 --> 00:14:22,480 of New Jersey and has actually been honored by the state's office for the 151 00:14:21,120 --> 00:14:25,760 incredible work that he's done for our department. So, Jack Jack really puts in 152 00:14:24,560 --> 00:14:29,199 the work. He's one of the people that you can really count on at all times to 153 00:14:27,519 --> 00:14:32,720 come in and be there for you. So, standing up here today, like I said, I 154 00:14:30,480 --> 00:14:35,120 am a very, very lucky guy. Again, I mentioned our numerous awards. He got 155 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:39,360 most of them together, so that's pretty cool. Um, he's also got the Chiefs 156 00:14:37,199 --> 00:14:44,079 award, exceptional duty award, and two life-saving awards. Happy Glasser is 157 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:48,079 here tonight with his wife Jennifer and the proud parents of their two young 158 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:53,920 sons, Jack I 4th and Joey and they are expecting their third son in 2027. So 159 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:57,120 congratulations Jack. Um I'm going to ask your family to come up so we can do 160 00:14:55,680 --> 00:15:01,360 swearing in tonight. Holding the Bible for Jack is retired Northfield captain 161 00:14:59,360 --> 00:15:04,600 Jack Glasser. So if you guys want to step up 162 00:15:18,560 --> 00:15:21,560 just 163 00:15:22,959 --> 00:15:26,399 » I John Glasser >> I John Glasser 164 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:28,880 » do solemnly swear >> do solemnly swear 165 00:15:27,279 --> 00:15:31,360 » that I will support the Constitution >> that I will support the Constitution 166 00:15:30,079 --> 00:15:33,680 ution of the state of New Jersey. >> of the state of New Jersey. and that I 167 00:15:32,560 --> 00:15:36,320 will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith 168 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:38,800 » and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same 169 00:15:37,360 --> 00:15:40,959 » and to the governments established >> and to the governments established 170 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:42,720 » in the United States >> in the United States 171 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:44,880 » and in this state >> and in this state 172 00:15:43,519 --> 00:15:48,000 » under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people 173 00:15:46,639 --> 00:15:49,920 » and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully 174 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:51,120 » impartially >> partially 175 00:15:50,399 --> 00:15:53,199 » and justly >> and justly 176 00:15:51,759 --> 00:15:56,079 » perform all the duties >> perform all the duties 177 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:58,480 » required for the position of >> required for the position of 178 00:15:57,600 --> 00:16:00,720 » police captain >> police captain 179 00:15:59,199 --> 00:16:03,199 » according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability So 180 00:16:02,079 --> 00:16:06,199 help me God. So help me God. >> Congratulations. 181 00:16:34,880 --> 00:16:37,880 Jack 182 00:16:38,639 --> 00:16:41,639 sir. 183 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,000 Is 184 00:16:56,399 --> 00:16:59,880 that it first? 185 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:05,679 So, Bill's story is a little different. It's uh really cool to hear with Bill 186 00:17:04,400 --> 00:17:08,799 because it's a totally different reason that I'm a police officer today. Without 187 00:17:07,120 --> 00:17:13,120 Bill, I probably wouldn't be standing here today. Bill was a brand new officer 188 00:17:11,679 --> 00:17:17,120 when I got hired as a class two or excuse me, a class one in 2004. He was 189 00:17:15,679 --> 00:17:20,480 the guy out there riding the quad while I was out there walking beach. But it 190 00:17:19,199 --> 00:17:24,240 was great because I built a relationship with Bill and he showed me how fun 191 00:17:22,400 --> 00:17:29,919 policing could be. That it wasn't, you know, just writing tickets or being, you 192 00:17:28,240 --> 00:17:33,120 know, the guy in charge. It was about being a human and also having fun 193 00:17:31,840 --> 00:17:37,760 outside of work. And I think that's the most important part of policing is 194 00:17:34,480 --> 00:17:40,320 having a balance of life and work. And I think if you could do that successfully, 195 00:17:39,200 --> 00:17:43,200 you know, you're really doing something. So, Bill, thank you because again, 196 00:17:41,840 --> 00:17:46,559 without you, I probably would have done one summer and then moved on to 197 00:17:45,039 --> 00:17:50,640 something else. So, unfortunately, you're all stuck with me now. But uh a 198 00:17:48,559 --> 00:17:54,320 little bit about Bill Brriantine resident uh when he was younger grew up 199 00:17:52,799 --> 00:17:58,720 here in St. Phillips Holy Spirit and then Stockton direct for a bachelor's 200 00:17:56,720 --> 00:18:03,679 degree in criminal justice. It's his 24th year of policing and he starts his 201 00:18:00,400 --> 00:18:07,520 25th uh coming this this winter. Um he served in patrol and detective division 202 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:10,240 and done a lot of great stuff for our department. He's helped out with a lot 203 00:18:08,799 --> 00:18:15,520 of our training as well and was our first Hilo officer. Um he was also 204 00:18:13,679 --> 00:18:18,880 authorized as deputized by DEA when he was working with Haida to do a lot of 205 00:18:16,559 --> 00:18:21,840 our high narcotics uh enforcement which is a really great opportunity and really 206 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:27,039 brought a lot of uh good knowledge back to our department. He's a recipient of 207 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:30,000 the state PVA's valor award and he has had multiple life-saving awards. I think 208 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:32,559 he probably has the most in the department. I unfortunately in the 209 00:18:31,440 --> 00:18:36,000 beginning of my career was not so lucky but Phil Bill always uh seem to pull 210 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:38,559 through and really does a great job. And I think that's what's most important is 211 00:18:37,120 --> 00:18:41,600 when you see Bill you know that he's going to do a great job for you. He's 212 00:18:39,760 --> 00:18:45,039 always looking out for you. Uh he's also had several drug rusters award, 213 00:18:43,120 --> 00:18:48,320 honorable service awards, and unit citation. He's also won best smelling 214 00:18:46,799 --> 00:18:53,919 guy in the department the last 12 years running. So he's got that going for him. 215 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:56,320 Uh again, Bill is one of the the best officers, and I'm so glad that I could 216 00:18:55,120 --> 00:19:00,240 stand in front of you guys tonight and and honor Bill for all of his hard work 217 00:18:57,919 --> 00:19:07,000 through his whole 24 year career. Just want to bring 218 00:19:03,760 --> 00:19:07,000 if you guys 219 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:11,400 Raise 220 00:19:16,160 --> 00:19:20,640 your right hand. Repeat after me. >> I, William Ferris, 221 00:19:19,679 --> 00:19:22,400 » I, William Ferris, >> do solemnly swear 222 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:24,880 » domly swear >> that I will support the Constitution 223 00:19:23,919 --> 00:19:27,520 » I will support the Constitution >> of the State of New Jersey 224 00:19:25,919 --> 00:19:29,360 » the state of New Jersey. And I will bear true faith 225 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:31,520 » I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same 226 00:19:30,559 --> 00:19:34,000 » and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established 227 00:19:33,039 --> 00:19:35,679 » and to the government established >> in the United States 228 00:19:35,039 --> 00:19:37,120 » in the United States >> and of this state 229 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:39,600 » and of this state >> under the authority of the people 230 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:41,360 » under the authority of the people >> that I will faithfully 231 00:19:40,720 --> 00:19:42,559 » I will faithfully >> and partially 232 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:45,919 » partially >> and justly perform all the duties 233 00:19:45,039 --> 00:19:48,080 » perform all the duties >> required for the position 234 00:19:47,200 --> 00:19:49,760 » required for the position >> of police lieutenant 235 00:19:49,200 --> 00:19:52,080 » police >> according to the best of my ability to 236 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:56,753 best my ability. >> So help me God. 237 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:56,753 » Congratulations. [applause] 238 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:20,760 Stop fish. 239 00:21:26,480 --> 00:21:29,720 One second. 240 00:21:34,294 --> 00:21:36,314 » [snorts] 241 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:44,120 » a couple minutes. 242 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:51,559 So, we'll go to session couple minutes and you guys take pictures. 243 00:21:56,799 --> 00:21:59,440 » Okay. 244 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:07,960 We do. Yes. >> Yes. Thank you very much. 245 00:22:04,720 --> 00:22:07,960 » That's it. 246 00:22:10,320 --> 00:22:12,340 [laughter] 247 00:22:16,320 --> 00:22:20,679 the governing body exot. 248 00:22:30,799 --> 00:22:34,120 » There we go. 249 00:22:38,240 --> 00:22:41,480 » It's just 250 00:22:42,480 --> 00:22:45,480 Let's 251 00:23:06,559 --> 00:23:09,559 go. 252 00:24:17,520 --> 00:24:20,760 How are you? 253 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:34,840 What's up, BUDDY? WHAT'S GOING ON, MAN? 254 00:25:02,720 --> 00:25:07,960 Get a picture with a picture with that. 255 00:25:18,320 --> 00:25:21,320 Crystal 256 00:25:37,279 --> 00:25:42,120 threw his today. 257 00:25:42,159 --> 00:25:45,880 » I bet the state house 258 00:26:29,200 --> 00:26:33,279 So everybody, oh my gosh, Stevie, Stevie, Stevie. 259 00:26:41,279 --> 00:26:44,279 Ready? 260 00:27:14,898 --> 00:27:16,918 » [clears throat] 261 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:59,000 » Wait. 262 00:28:12,539 --> 00:28:14,559 [laughter] 263 00:28:25,679 --> 00:28:28,679 Here 264 00:28:40,240 --> 00:28:43,240 we 265 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:53,320 go. 266 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:04,679 Let's see. 267 00:29:08,640 --> 00:29:11,640 » Okay. 268 00:29:37,840 --> 00:29:41,399 You want to take pictures? 269 00:29:49,520 --> 00:29:52,520 Hey, 270 00:30:07,820 --> 00:30:09,840 [laughter] 271 00:30:10,240 --> 00:30:13,480 it's a lot. 272 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:32,000 line up. Okay, >> but you can't walk up there. Or watch 273 00:30:28,080 --> 00:30:38,240 your dad. Look standing there and Oh my goodness. 274 00:30:35,039 --> 00:30:45,399 Isn't that nice? Look at that. Isn't that nice? Awesome. 275 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:45,399 Oh my goodness. 276 00:30:49,360 --> 00:30:53,640 » Ready for a picture of that. 277 00:30:56,946 --> 00:30:58,966 [laughter] 278 00:31:01,531 --> 00:31:03,551 [laughter] 279 00:31:14,399 --> 00:31:17,720 Is that good? 280 00:31:20,526 --> 00:31:22,546 [screaming] 281 00:31:34,159 --> 00:31:39,480 There you go, Joey. >> Perfect. 282 00:32:22,097 --> 00:32:24,117 » [snorts] 283 00:32:42,402 --> 00:32:44,422 [laughter] 284 00:33:02,240 --> 00:33:05,880 » Yeah, I'll grab it. 285 00:33:26,799 --> 00:33:30,840 Show up. What you did? 286 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:49,960 There 287 00:33:59,693 --> 00:34:01,713 [laughter] 288 00:34:02,080 --> 00:34:04,720 it 289 00:34:26,320 --> 00:34:29,960 All right, I'm dead. 290 00:34:35,280 --> 00:34:38,280 That's 291 00:34:49,473 --> 00:34:51,493 [snorts] 292 00:35:10,480 --> 00:35:13,480 Sometimes 293 00:35:13,520 --> 00:35:18,040 here I think that's 294 00:35:29,429 --> 00:35:31,449 » [clears throat] 295 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:49,480 » I hate you. 296 00:35:58,904 --> 00:36:00,924 » [snorts] 297 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:39,880 » Sir, 298 00:37:52,221 --> 00:37:54,241 [clears throat] 299 00:38:28,246 --> 00:38:30,266 » [laughter] 300 00:38:58,880 --> 00:39:05,637 » I know it. 301 00:39:03,617 --> 00:39:05,637 [clears throat] 302 00:39:05,760 --> 00:39:09,000 Thank you. 303 00:39:20,647 --> 00:39:22,667 [snorts] 304 00:39:29,162 --> 00:39:31,182 » [clears throat] 305 00:39:51,432 --> 00:39:53,452 [clears throat] 306 00:39:53,839 --> 00:39:57,320 » I was looking for 307 00:40:03,222 --> 00:40:05,842 [snorts] close. 308 00:40:05,187 --> 00:40:07,862 » [cough] [clears throat] 309 00:40:16,079 --> 00:40:23,760 » All in favor motion passing 310 00:40:21,359 --> 00:40:28,240 George summariz discussion regarding contract 311 00:40:25,040 --> 00:40:31,880 negotiations the results of that will be on agendro 312 00:40:35,040 --> 00:40:41,800 August 19th, 2026 council meeting minutes. We have a motion 313 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:41,800 » second. 314 00:40:44,800 --> 00:40:49,520 » Yes. >> Yes. 315 00:40:49,073 --> 00:40:51,119 [clears throat] >> Yes. 316 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:54,800 » Mayor Sarah. >> Yes. 317 00:40:53,200 --> 00:40:58,240 » Need the approval of our bill requisition list. We have a motion. 318 00:40:56,640 --> 00:41:01,200 Second. >> Second. 319 00:40:58,960 --> 00:41:04,880 » Questions or comments? >> Seeing none, can we have roll call? 320 00:41:03,280 --> 00:41:07,440 » Yes. Yes. >> Yes. 321 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:08,560 » Yes. >> Yes. 322 00:41:08,079 --> 00:41:11,359 » Sarah, >> yes. 323 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:15,520 » At this time, we'll open it up for public comment. This is on agenda items 324 00:41:13,839 --> 00:41:19,040 only. Anybody wishing to be heard, please come up. State your name and 325 00:41:16,640 --> 00:41:23,920 address for the record. Seeing no public participation. We'll close the public 326 00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:27,920 portion. Uh first up, we have resolution 2026-27. 327 00:41:26,079 --> 00:41:33,520 This is a resolution authorizing the ratification of a contract with PBA 328 00:41:30,319 --> 00:41:34,560 Local 204. Motion second. I'll make that motion. 329 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:38,480 » Second. >> Questions or comments? 330 00:41:36,480 --> 00:41:40,160 » Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. 331 00:41:39,440 --> 00:41:41,920 » Yes. >> Yes. 332 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:43,280 » Yes. >> Yes. 333 00:41:42,720 --> 00:41:44,480 » Yes. Mayor >> Sarah. 334 00:41:43,839 --> 00:41:48,760 » Yes. >> Car. 335 00:41:45,119 --> 00:41:48,760 » Resolution 2026-218. 336 00:41:48,800 --> 00:41:56,480 » Uh, this is a resolution amending the city of Brigintine 2026 municipal budget 337 00:41:53,839 --> 00:41:59,920 by the insertion of a special item of revenue and appropriation for the state 338 00:41:58,319 --> 00:42:05,160 of New Jersey flood mitigation assistance grant. This is the amount of 339 00:42:02,160 --> 00:42:05,160 $218,580. 340 00:42:05,440 --> 00:42:08,400 We have a motion second. >> I'll make that motion. 341 00:42:07,680 --> 00:42:12,000 » Second. >> Questions or comments? 342 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:13,760 » Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. 343 00:42:12,960 --> 00:42:15,440 » Yes. >> Yes. 344 00:42:14,720 --> 00:42:16,640 » Yes. >> Yes. 345 00:42:16,319 --> 00:42:17,680 » Yes. >> Mayor Sarah, 346 00:42:17,359 --> 00:42:24,319 » yes. >> Motion carried. Resolution 2026-219, 347 00:42:22,240 --> 00:42:28,240 a resolution authorizing the increase in the contract with Palestina Associates 348 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:33,200 for planning, permitting, and design for proposed replacement well and wellhouse 349 00:42:30,880 --> 00:42:37,119 for well number five. This is an increase of 30,000. Motion second. 350 00:42:35,920 --> 00:42:40,800 » So move second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we 351 00:42:39,680 --> 00:42:43,440 have roll call. >> Yes. 352 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:46,400 » Yes. >> Yes. Yes. Yes. Mayor 353 00:42:45,760 --> 00:42:52,000 » Sarah. >> Yes. 354 00:42:48,880 --> 00:42:55,599 » Resolution 2026-220. This is a resolution authorizing a 355 00:42:53,839 --> 00:42:58,480 contract with policy and associates for planning, permitting, and design for 356 00:42:57,119 --> 00:43:03,760 bulkhead replacement at various locations. This is the amount of 49,000. 357 00:43:01,440 --> 00:43:07,280 Have a motion and second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can 358 00:43:06,079 --> 00:43:09,119 we have roll call? >> Yes. 359 00:43:08,319 --> 00:43:10,400 » Yes. >> Yes. 360 00:43:10,079 --> 00:43:12,800 » Yes. >> Kane, yes. 361 00:43:11,760 --> 00:43:17,599 » Yes. Mayor Sarah, >> yes. Resolution 362 00:43:14,960 --> 00:43:21,280 2026-221. This is a resolution authorizing a 363 00:43:19,359 --> 00:43:25,040 contract with Arth Consulting for planning, permitting, and design for 364 00:43:23,359 --> 00:43:29,359 drainage improvements at various locations in the amount of 47,300. 365 00:43:28,480 --> 00:43:34,240 A motion second. >> I'll make that second. 366 00:43:31,599 --> 00:43:36,319 » Questions or comments? Seeing none, we have roll call. 367 00:43:35,359 --> 00:43:39,680 » Yes. >> Yes. 368 00:43:37,119 --> 00:43:40,800 » Yes. >> Yes. 369 00:43:40,240 --> 00:43:46,880 » Sarah, >> yes. Resolution 2026-222. 370 00:43:45,200 --> 00:43:51,359 This is a resolution authorizing a contract with Bandine Surf Hotel LLC for 371 00:43:49,440 --> 00:43:55,920 the purchase of a new lifeguard surf boat. This is the amount of 16,100. 372 00:43:54,480 --> 00:43:58,640 Motion second. >> Second. 373 00:43:56,319 --> 00:44:00,800 » Questions or comments? Seeing none, we have roll call. 374 00:43:59,839 --> 00:44:02,000 » Yes. >> Yes. 375 00:44:01,599 --> 00:44:04,079 » Yes. >> Julia, yes. 376 00:44:03,200 --> 00:44:05,119 » Yes. >> Yes. 377 00:44:04,640 --> 00:44:08,920 » Sarah, >> yes. Resolution 378 00:44:08,960 --> 00:44:16,560 2026-223. This is a resolution authorizing the 379 00:44:13,359 --> 00:44:21,280 contract with CM3 Builders uh Solutions Inc. for a replacement air conditioning 380 00:44:18,720 --> 00:44:25,960 unit servicing the municipal library meeting heating room. This is the amount 381 00:44:22,640 --> 00:44:25,960 of $68,45. 382 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:32,000 We have a motion and second. >> Second. 383 00:44:29,520 --> 00:44:34,319 » Questions or comments? Seeing none, can we have roll call? 384 00:44:33,359 --> 00:44:36,079 » Yes. >> Yes. 385 00:44:35,119 --> 00:44:37,760 » Yes. Yes. 386 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:38,720 » Yes. >> Yes. 387 00:44:38,319 --> 00:44:43,920 » Sarah, >> yes. 388 00:44:40,560 --> 00:44:48,240 » Resolution 2026-224. This is a resolution authorizing a 389 00:44:45,680 --> 00:44:52,960 contract with CM3 building solution of this, Inc. for a 4tonon air conditioning 390 00:44:50,880 --> 00:44:58,319 unit servicing the municipal library in the amount of $22,870. 391 00:44:56,400 --> 00:45:01,440 Motion second. >> Second. 392 00:44:58,960 --> 00:45:03,599 » Questions or comments? Seeing none, we have roll call. 393 00:45:02,640 --> 00:45:06,079 » Yes. >> Yes. 394 00:45:04,319 --> 00:45:07,920 » Yes. Yes. >> Yes. 395 00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:10,079 » Yes. >> Mayor Sarah. 396 00:45:08,720 --> 00:45:14,880 » Yes. >> Resolution 2026-225. 397 00:45:13,040 --> 00:45:20,240 This is a resolution authorizing the contract with Emergency Accessories and 398 00:45:16,880 --> 00:45:24,200 Installations, Inc. to outfit EMS truck in the amount of $17,933.70. 399 00:45:25,760 --> 00:45:28,640 Motion second. >> So move. 400 00:45:27,760 --> 00:45:33,119 » Second. >> Questions or comments? 401 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:35,040 Seeing Done. We have roll call. >> Yes. 402 00:45:34,160 --> 00:45:37,920 Yes. >> Yes. 403 00:45:36,079 --> 00:45:43,440 » Yes. >> Yes. 404 00:45:40,480 --> 00:45:48,720 » Resolution 2026-226. This is a resolution appointing Timothy 405 00:45:46,319 --> 00:45:52,400 P. Magguire as municipal court judge and authorizing a professional service 406 00:45:50,480 --> 00:45:54,000 contract. Motion second. >> I'll make that motion. 407 00:45:53,280 --> 00:45:58,000 » Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we 408 00:45:56,720 --> 00:45:59,760 have roll call. >> Yes. 409 00:45:58,960 --> 00:46:02,400 » Yes. >> Yes. 410 00:46:00,720 --> 00:46:04,720 » Yes. >> Yes. Sarah. 411 00:46:03,440 --> 00:46:09,920 » Yes. >> Resolution 2026-227. 412 00:46:08,160 --> 00:46:15,680 This is a resolution authorizing the board of contract Watg for a 413 00:46:13,200 --> 00:46:19,920 professional architectural services related to environmental permitting for 414 00:46:18,000 --> 00:46:25,119 the Brigantine Lifeguard headquarters project. This is the amount of 47,500. 415 00:46:23,760 --> 00:46:27,040 Have a motion and second. >> Make that motion. 416 00:46:26,480 --> 00:46:31,040 » Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we 417 00:46:29,839 --> 00:46:32,880 have roll call. >> Yes. 418 00:46:32,079 --> 00:46:36,000 Yes. >> Yes. 419 00:46:35,440 --> 00:46:38,000 » Yes. >> Sarah, 420 00:46:36,480 --> 00:46:42,800 » yes. >> Next up, we have our consent agenda. We 421 00:46:39,839 --> 00:46:46,319 have the Rift Tide Fall Derby Fall Water Waterman's Tournament. 422 00:46:44,960 --> 00:46:48,240 » We have a motion. Second. >> I'll make that motion. 423 00:46:47,520 --> 00:46:52,560 » Second. >> Questions or comments? 424 00:46:50,480 --> 00:46:56,520 Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. 425 00:46:53,520 --> 00:46:56,520 » Yes. 426 00:46:56,880 --> 00:47:00,640 » Yes. Mayor Sarah, >> yes. 427 00:46:59,280 --> 00:47:05,520 » All right. Next up, we have our council manager committee discussions. Brian, 428 00:47:02,640 --> 00:47:12,240 you >> Yes, mayor. I just have one quick thing 429 00:47:08,400 --> 00:47:17,200 to say. Um, very important though, our city departments, as we're approaching 430 00:47:13,760 --> 00:47:21,520 Labor Day, our city departments have performed extremely well this year. And 431 00:47:19,680 --> 00:47:26,880 with each year, we have more and more challenges. and we've risen to meet 432 00:47:25,040 --> 00:47:32,400 those challenges far beyond the expectations of our visitors and 433 00:47:28,800 --> 00:47:36,720 residents. So, I just wanted to say wonderful job to all of our public 434 00:47:34,240 --> 00:47:41,440 safety departments, um our city hall, our CER, and this year we have our golf 435 00:47:39,119 --> 00:47:47,200 links as part of our city department team. Um, everyone did an outstanding 436 00:47:44,079 --> 00:47:52,240 job. So, thank you very much. >> Thank you, 437 00:47:49,599 --> 00:47:52,240 » John. 438 00:48:02,640 --> 00:48:08,839 Perfect. I think the shredding is probably one of the most popular. 439 00:48:08,880 --> 00:48:12,040 Thank you. 440 00:48:15,359 --> 00:48:18,359 Next. 441 00:48:41,520 --> 00:48:44,839 No problem. 442 00:49:09,040 --> 00:49:12,520 What time does it 443 00:49:30,000 --> 00:49:37,839 Okay. And I have I was just cleaning out some old file drawers and I have my bags 444 00:49:35,200 --> 00:49:42,319 ready to go for the the shredding event. Looking forward to it. I I'd like to 445 00:49:40,480 --> 00:49:49,920 congratulate our newly promoted officers. They're just awesome assets to 446 00:49:45,760 --> 00:49:55,520 the island. Such nice men. Just gentlemen. They're just an awesome 447 00:49:52,400 --> 00:50:02,400 group. Uh this Saturday is the last farmers market of the 2026 season. This 448 00:49:59,040 --> 00:50:05,599 has been a fantastic year. Bless you. Thank you. 449 00:50:03,280 --> 00:50:12,000 » With over 70 vendors and tons of shoppers. I'd like to thank Fran Fullen 450 00:50:08,640 --> 00:50:18,480 and Donna Picarski and all of their team of volunteers for their countless hours 451 00:50:14,880 --> 00:50:24,079 of work to ensure that we have the best farmers market around. Last Saturday, 452 00:50:21,040 --> 00:50:28,960 they honored all the uh the volunteers and the uh volunteers at the community 453 00:50:26,960 --> 00:50:35,920 garden at a very nice lunchon at the Cove just to say thank you to everybody. 454 00:50:32,480 --> 00:50:42,240 Lots of lots of hours. Uh on Tuesday, September 22nd, I will be host hosting a 455 00:50:38,880 --> 00:50:48,480 senior scam prevention session at the CER starting at 12:00 noon. The [snorts] 456 00:50:46,000 --> 00:50:54,319 program will be presented by our county clerk Joe Geralo. He'll be talking about 457 00:50:51,119 --> 00:51:02,359 ways that seniors get scammed on the phone, on the internet, as well as our 458 00:50:57,760 --> 00:51:02,359 county sheriff, Tokyo Joe O'Donn 459 00:51:02,960 --> 00:51:10,400 of our seniors, and he really talks to them and tells them exactly what they 460 00:51:08,400 --> 00:51:17,280 should do if they get these phone calls or even as the mayor. Also, um my 461 00:51:14,559 --> 00:51:23,920 sister, Commissioner June Burns, and several other county officials will be 462 00:51:19,920 --> 00:51:29,440 there speaking to our seniors. Um watch the times for more information on how to 463 00:51:26,480 --> 00:51:34,720 sign up to attend and um we'll be serving pizza and cookies for lunch to 464 00:51:31,839 --> 00:51:40,400 all our seniors. And we'll we'll do some kind of a sign up. So, I'll let you 465 00:51:37,040 --> 00:51:44,160 know. Um, and just good luck to Vince and all of our teachers and students as 466 00:51:42,559 --> 00:51:50,319 they start a new school year. Oh, and Neil Works in ACIG. 467 00:51:48,079 --> 00:51:53,680 Um, I hope you all have the best year ever. 468 00:51:51,839 --> 00:51:58,680 And thank you very much. >> So, happy Labor Day. 469 00:51:55,680 --> 00:51:58,680 » Yes. 470 00:51:58,880 --> 00:52:08,160 Also, congratulate our [snorts] officers from this evening. All welld deserving. 471 00:52:06,079 --> 00:52:16,359 Um, Happy Labor Day. 472 00:52:12,160 --> 00:52:16,359 Possibly the 473 00:52:16,480 --> 00:52:21,319 working pretty strong on its 474 00:52:35,119 --> 00:52:43,359 » Thank you, Mayor. I'd also like to second those congratulations 475 00:52:41,040 --> 00:52:50,160 uh promotions wonderful people wishing the best of luck and safety 476 00:52:46,480 --> 00:52:56,559 and u along is just piggy backing off of uh Ryan's comments with our uh 477 00:52:54,160 --> 00:53:01,440 particularly relates to like Labor Day just the uh fine work that we get from 478 00:52:58,720 --> 00:53:07,040 our public service departments police fire public works beach patrol 479 00:53:04,800 --> 00:53:10,960 superintendent Doran chief caller. Thank you. 480 00:53:08,559 --> 00:53:16,000 Few of couple of guys up here right now, but uh uh just get the word out. We've 481 00:53:13,440 --> 00:53:21,520 got a wonderful group and just it's a very nice day when we uh close out uh 482 00:53:19,599 --> 00:53:27,040 the tour summer, if you will. There's still about another month left, but the 483 00:53:23,760 --> 00:53:32,319 great determination, dedication of all workers, past and present in our country 484 00:53:29,520 --> 00:53:37,599 to make it what it is. And uh and also uh of course what camera was saying uh 485 00:53:35,839 --> 00:53:42,680 best of luck to all the uh children and the teachers that they started this 486 00:53:39,680 --> 00:53:42,680 week. 487 00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:49,859 She was some of the girls my wife was there but they started this week with 488 00:53:47,599 --> 00:53:54,559 the setup but best of luck to the to the [clears throat] students and wish them 489 00:53:51,119 --> 00:53:58,160 the best in their education. Thank you. >> That's uh Mark. 490 00:53:56,720 --> 00:54:04,880 It's been a great summer of uh promotions for fire, police, and for the 491 00:54:02,960 --> 00:54:08,640 lifeguards. Seems like each meeting we have we have 492 00:54:06,720 --> 00:54:13,760 something going on. So, it's been a a fun summer of of council meetings. Don't 493 00:54:11,440 --> 00:54:17,839 forget, uh, Thursday evenings, tomorrow night, the chamber has been hosting, I 494 00:54:15,760 --> 00:54:25,200 don't know if you know, but, uh, local businesses stay open a little bit later, 495 00:54:21,280 --> 00:54:30,720 try to welcome the visitors and and locals alike into their business. Just 496 00:54:27,520 --> 00:54:35,200 more awareness of our businesses on the island. So many new things have opened 497 00:54:33,119 --> 00:54:39,440 up. It's a good opportunity for you to get out. Um, I've been trying to hit a 498 00:54:37,359 --> 00:54:43,359 new one each Thursday night and then Saturdays after the market trying to go 499 00:54:41,359 --> 00:54:49,040 in try a new coffee shop or something. So, it's been uh it's been really fun 500 00:54:46,160 --> 00:54:53,040 this summer of u the the things that the chamber is doing 501 00:54:51,119 --> 00:54:58,640 to to bring the awareness I think has been uh really well done. And then 502 00:54:56,720 --> 00:55:03,760 finally, of course, the three charities on the island, the Elks, the American 503 00:55:01,680 --> 00:55:09,800 Legion, BFW are thriving. They're doing better than ever. Please uh continue to 504 00:55:05,839 --> 00:55:09,800 support those. Thank you. 505 00:55:16,240 --> 00:55:20,200 » Another successful summer 506 00:55:23,359 --> 00:55:28,359 packed shire. 507 00:55:53,839 --> 00:55:59,559 Fantastic, outstanding guys from John. 508 00:56:03,119 --> 00:56:08,160 Thank you. >> Thanks, Mayor. First, I want to start 509 00:56:06,559 --> 00:56:12,880 off by thanking everybody for hanging out here tonight with us, coming and 510 00:56:10,559 --> 00:56:18,319 always letting us know how you uh feel about things. And uh we really 511 00:56:14,960 --> 00:56:24,079 appreciate you coming out. Um next, after that, we got the uh cultural arts 512 00:56:20,640 --> 00:56:29,040 festival. Arts festival is coming up on uh September 16th down at the community 513 00:56:26,880 --> 00:56:33,200 center. It's always a great night. That's the night of meet the artist and 514 00:56:31,119 --> 00:56:36,880 then the artwork is on display till the end of the month. And I want to thank 515 00:56:34,880 --> 00:56:40,960 John Dor public works for helping out with the setup and and always being 516 00:56:39,520 --> 00:56:44,960 there for for the cultural arts commission. They asked me to play that. 517 00:56:43,119 --> 00:56:53,839 Thanks and they really appreciate everything you do. Also, congratulations 518 00:56:48,160 --> 00:56:58,559 to all the new chief lieutenant captain. After that, we have the uh Chamber of 519 00:56:55,760 --> 00:57:05,200 Commerce has a big event on Saturday, se or Sunday, September 20th at 1 PM, the 520 00:57:01,599 --> 00:57:09,520 first tailgate uh party on the on the beach with the Eagles versus the Titans. 521 00:57:07,920 --> 00:57:14,640 It's going to be a good game September 20th. So, uh they have ask for 522 00:57:12,400 --> 00:57:20,720 donations, take your time online. So, if you want to get get your seats up there, 523 00:57:16,319 --> 00:57:25,280 well, that's Sunday, September 20th. Uh the economic development committee is 524 00:57:22,559 --> 00:57:31,200 working awful hard to get the last final details together for our huge lighthouse 525 00:57:28,480 --> 00:57:37,920 festival, the 100th anniversary. And of course that's October 10th. So uh put 526 00:57:34,559 --> 00:57:43,200 that in your date book. Other than that, uh I'd like to thank Ryan for filling in 527 00:57:39,680 --> 00:57:47,760 here tonight. They job. And uh you know, if you need any help or anything, my 528 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:53,280 number on the front page times and I'm here for you. Thanks. Thanks. 529 00:57:50,880 --> 00:57:57,280 » A couple quick updates. I know Paul talked about this from the second board. 530 00:57:54,960 --> 00:58:01,599 The prominade working with the county. I think the ramp if it's not done is very 531 00:57:59,040 --> 00:58:05,920 close to being done. Our city engineer will be meeting with 532 00:58:03,599 --> 00:58:10,400 the county engineer to do another walk through the project to make sure that 533 00:58:08,799 --> 00:58:16,720 some of the outstanding issues there been addressed. I think one of the 534 00:58:12,400 --> 00:58:23,920 things they're looking at too is in the Java specs there's jett that's supposed 535 00:58:20,319 --> 00:58:29,280 to be added that jett is used to protect that ramp on that north end that does 536 00:58:25,839 --> 00:58:32,799 get the brunt of storms so we use jetty stone there to make sure that's 537 00:58:30,880 --> 00:58:37,480 protected there is jetty stone in place now 538 00:58:34,480 --> 00:58:37,480 project 539 00:58:39,440 --> 00:58:45,640 that is going to stay on it. 540 00:58:52,400 --> 00:58:57,760 » The other thing, we talked a bit about this at the last council meeting, 541 00:58:55,599 --> 00:59:02,799 parking. You see a lot of the short communities are having parking issues. A 542 00:59:00,640 --> 00:59:06,720 big part of this is the state changed what's called the residential site 543 00:59:04,319 --> 00:59:10,240 improvement standards. When the state put this in place, it probably made 544 00:59:08,559 --> 00:59:15,760 sense at the time because I don't think they really thought about how life would 545 00:59:13,760 --> 00:59:21,440 evolve at the shore between short-term rentals, between larger homes. And when 546 00:59:19,520 --> 00:59:26,160 they said this, they set it at pretty much a maximum of we can only require 547 00:59:24,240 --> 00:59:31,200 three parking spaces per home. So you can build a 12, 15, 20 bedroom home, you 548 00:59:28,880 --> 00:59:35,359 have three parking spaces. What we see is a lot of people are 549 00:59:32,960 --> 00:59:40,400 building to the maximum footprint of a property, putting three parking spots in 550 00:59:37,839 --> 00:59:44,079 as required, and then can't figure out where to park, which is then taking all 551 00:59:42,000 --> 00:59:48,240 those cars and pushing that out onto the streets. So, we're working with our 552 00:59:46,160 --> 00:59:52,559 planning board now to start to address that with the state to get either some 553 00:59:50,880 --> 00:59:55,760 kind of waiver, some kind of relief on this. There's been other municipalities 554 00:59:54,079 --> 01:00:00,559 that have been successful with that. So, we've looked at what they've done. We're 555 00:59:57,760 --> 01:00:04,880 starting that process now. uh we believe that we would qualify for a waiver from 556 01:00:02,880 --> 01:00:08,720 that so we could change and that will help with the parking on the island. So 557 01:00:06,480 --> 01:00:12,160 that's one of our goals. We'll keep people posted as through this process. 558 01:00:10,960 --> 01:00:16,559 The other thing we're working on with the county besides the prominade is also 559 01:00:14,240 --> 01:00:20,720 the lighthouse circle. Uh we're looking at a redesign with the county of the 560 01:00:18,640 --> 01:00:24,640 lighthouse circle in order to improve the traffic flow to make it safer going 561 01:00:23,280 --> 01:00:28,160 through there because you see sometimes people come around somebody's on the 562 01:00:25,920 --> 01:00:32,640 outside just go straight and then they swing around all lanes of traffic to go 563 01:00:30,160 --> 01:00:38,079 through. The issue is that it's not a real circle. It's actually considered an 564 01:00:35,280 --> 01:00:41,760 obstructed roadway. So some people treat it like a circle. Some people treat it 565 01:00:39,760 --> 01:00:46,000 like an obstructed roadway which is what I think causes the confusion. So, it is 566 01:00:44,319 --> 01:00:50,079 a county broke. We partner with the county. We're looking at a redesign so 567 01:00:47,760 --> 01:00:54,160 everybody treats it the same way. We'll keep people posted. We're finalizing the 568 01:00:52,400 --> 01:00:57,760 design. We're back and forth on that. Finalizing the design. Once we have that 569 01:00:56,079 --> 01:01:03,599 design finalized, we will share it with the public. And then you're probably 570 01:01:00,079 --> 01:01:07,040 looking, I'd hope construction of the next 18 months, but sometimes 571 01:01:05,599 --> 01:01:09,359 construction projects move slow, especially when you go through 572 01:01:07,920 --> 01:01:13,760 engineering. So, when the design's done, it goes to engineering. Both the county 573 01:01:12,000 --> 01:01:18,400 and the city will be putting money up towards that. I believe the city's 574 01:01:15,440 --> 01:01:23,119 responsible for 22% of the construction and the county is responsible for the 575 01:01:20,240 --> 01:01:26,720 rest and we're 5050 partners in the design and make sure that the city has a 576 01:01:24,960 --> 01:01:32,160 say in the design. So whatever is created there helps to really make sense 577 01:01:29,520 --> 01:01:36,240 for bring people posted as we move through that process. 578 01:01:34,319 --> 01:01:39,280 At this time we'll move up for public comment. Anybody wishing to be heard, 579 01:01:38,000 --> 01:01:42,240 please come up. State your name and address for the record. 580 01:01:48,799 --> 01:01:55,760 Mayor. Uh my name is Michael Paparone, Town Council. It's a pleasure to meet 581 01:01:52,160 --> 01:02:01,520 you this evening. Uh I am here uh I reside at 5107 South Ocean Drive uh 582 01:01:58,880 --> 01:02:06,400 Seoint. Uh you may recognize our last name. uh our family were the original 583 01:02:04,480 --> 01:02:12,880 developers to the sepoint section of town including my father and uh the 584 01:02:09,520 --> 01:02:19,599 development of King's Cove. Um what I'm asking is if we can call some attention 585 01:02:16,799 --> 01:02:24,000 to our current ordinances regarding dangerous and vicious animals. 586 01:02:22,559 --> 01:02:29,119 Uh, I don't know if you're aware this past weekend on Saturday, a woman was 587 01:02:27,040 --> 01:02:36,160 walking her dog probably about two blocks from our home and she was her and 588 01:02:33,760 --> 01:02:41,760 her and her dog were uh, I want to say viciously attacked by two dogs on a 589 01:02:39,599 --> 01:02:50,720 leash whose owner was not able to control them and they had 590 01:02:46,480 --> 01:02:57,359 never crossed eyes, never set path uh, amongst one another. Why do I bring this 591 01:02:53,280 --> 01:03:01,920 up? I I've been a resident since 1978. I've enjoyed bringing team beach for its 592 01:02:59,359 --> 01:03:07,440 peacefulness, its tranquility. I brought my own family here and we 593 01:03:05,040 --> 01:03:11,760 continue to be here with at least four or five other families of our own on the 594 01:03:10,079 --> 01:03:17,280 same street. I ask if we can please take a look at 595 01:03:14,160 --> 01:03:25,119 our current ordinances regarding these vicious animals post attack to see that 596 01:03:21,839 --> 01:03:31,520 we protect our current citizens and residents and those that are yet to come 597 01:03:27,839 --> 01:03:37,520 here from such heinous activity. We want to make sure that animals that did what 598 01:03:33,839 --> 01:03:44,319 they did this past weekend by ordinance never get a chance to visit us again. 599 01:03:41,920 --> 01:03:50,400 That dog and woman that got attacked this weekend was my wife and my dog. 600 01:03:48,000 --> 01:03:54,319 I have approached police were very helpful. They came out, but 601 01:03:52,640 --> 01:03:59,599 unfortunately what they witnessed after the attack 602 01:03:56,240 --> 01:04:04,559 were very calm, docile dogs. However, the blood from my dog was all 603 01:04:02,079 --> 01:04:09,680 over the owner. My family is traumatized, 604 01:04:07,039 --> 01:04:13,920 myself, too. I've been a fireman for 37 years for the state of New Jersey as a 605 01:04:11,520 --> 01:04:17,920 volunteer. I've seen a lot of things, but now it's close to home. It's a 606 01:04:15,680 --> 01:04:22,319 little hard. And I'm asking for your help to please look at today's 607 01:04:19,520 --> 01:04:29,359 ordinances to help us find a way that these two dogs that tore my dog limb 608 01:04:25,280 --> 01:04:35,920 from limb, something you only see on TV, never return to the city of Brigantine. 609 01:04:33,359 --> 01:04:41,920 if I could please have your help. I have filed with animal control. They have 610 01:04:39,119 --> 01:04:46,240 received pictures that I have also shared with the patrol woman that was 611 01:04:43,520 --> 01:04:52,400 here tonight to who asked for update and had no idea how bad and severe it was. 612 01:04:50,000 --> 01:04:57,760 Police came out, they responded, they took their notes. Mr. Papon, please 613 01:04:54,960 --> 01:05:01,359 proceed down to Abseen right away. Went there. Thank goodness it was related to 614 01:04:59,599 --> 01:05:05,680 our hospital from up in Burlington County. and we proceeded up there. My 615 01:05:03,920 --> 01:05:13,200 dog has now undergone two major procedures. Um, the internals of her 616 01:05:09,440 --> 01:05:18,720 have been torn apart just by the allout aggression of these two dogs. These two 617 01:05:15,920 --> 01:05:23,520 dogs are not New Jersey dogs. They're visiting the city of Bentine. From what 618 01:05:20,960 --> 01:05:27,599 I've learned, they may be residents, but they're not New Jersey. 619 01:05:25,599 --> 01:05:33,520 I'm asking for your help to look at our ordinance and help us, our future 620 01:05:31,280 --> 01:05:37,440 residents and our current citizens feel safe because right now my family does 621 01:05:35,359 --> 01:05:43,280 not want to return back to bring and that breaks my heart as a resident from 622 01:05:40,000 --> 01:05:48,880 1978. I grew up here. It's the only beach that I know today. 623 01:05:45,920 --> 01:05:54,640 Can you please help me look at the ordinance and see what we could do that 624 01:05:50,960 --> 01:06:00,640 when attacks get this severe and to this level of damage and injury that these 625 01:05:58,319 --> 01:06:05,839 dogs are no longer welcome or animals are no longer welcome back to our beach. 626 01:06:04,160 --> 01:06:10,000 And if we all go through media and everything, I'm sure we'll find other 627 01:06:07,119 --> 01:06:14,559 things. But now this is close to home. Uh I wish I knew more of this. I would 628 01:06:12,000 --> 01:06:19,039 have approached you sooner as a civil servant on a volunteer level. 629 01:06:17,200 --> 01:06:23,520 I would have brought this up sooner, but I wasn't aware how deep it goes. 630 01:06:22,079 --> 01:06:29,119 But what was done to my dog is unacceptable for the Beach of Bergen 631 01:06:25,599 --> 01:06:34,319 team. It can't happen. These dogs should no longer be invited. I'm not asking 632 01:06:31,359 --> 01:06:40,559 that they expire. I'm asking that they are no longer allowed to visit or cross 633 01:06:36,319 --> 01:06:47,119 the bridge into our city. I allow I thank you for allowing me to 634 01:06:42,720 --> 01:06:51,839 approach you tonight and hear me. Um I do have photographs of where we 635 01:06:48,799 --> 01:06:56,319 currently are with my pup. Uh but this can't happen. We have too many young 636 01:06:53,359 --> 01:07:01,280 children. And more importantly, we're going into the fall season here and as a 637 01:06:59,680 --> 01:07:05,680 fireman in the fall, we're always told, "Watch driving down the street. Turn 638 01:07:04,160 --> 01:07:11,839 watch the lights and sirens. Kids are running out." Well, guess what? this 639 01:07:07,920 --> 01:07:16,240 fall. Kids, dogs, they're going to be at parades. They're going to be in 640 01:07:13,680 --> 01:07:21,520 costumes. Some of these costumes may be dogs, cats. 641 01:07:19,520 --> 01:07:26,000 Some children could just be of the right size and 642 01:07:23,039 --> 01:07:30,640 right look. I can tell you in Sepoint there are quite a few dogs that look 643 01:07:27,359 --> 01:07:37,200 just like mine, 40 lbs. I don't want anybody else's animal or 644 01:07:33,200 --> 01:07:43,039 family member or spouse or significant other to be affected the way we just 645 01:07:39,440 --> 01:07:47,440 were this weekend. We have a big fall coming up. We have 646 01:07:45,839 --> 01:07:52,559 Halloween coming up. There are kids going to looking just like dogs, just 647 01:07:49,839 --> 01:07:57,359 like cats. and whatever to do to enjoy the holiday. We want to make sure they 648 01:07:54,480 --> 01:08:02,559 enjoy this holiday and make sure that these two that just took advantage of 649 01:08:00,160 --> 01:08:07,280 one of our citizens this weekend don't return and possibly subject somebody 650 01:08:04,960 --> 01:08:12,039 else to the same thing. >> It sounds like it was very traumatic 651 01:08:13,039 --> 01:08:16,039 experiences 652 01:08:20,239 --> 01:08:28,199 take to make sure 653 01:08:25,199 --> 01:08:28,199 dogs. 654 01:08:29,440 --> 01:08:37,839 » I thank you because as of now my family cannot return. They just 655 01:08:34,960 --> 01:08:43,040 we've walked our dogs. We have walked the same neighborhoods that you all 656 01:08:39,600 --> 01:08:46,159 have. And unfortunately, these two dogs who were on the beach when they're not 657 01:08:44,560 --> 01:08:50,960 supposed to be on the beach, down beach by about 300 feet. The woman who 658 01:08:48,799 --> 01:08:54,880 stopped, my wife was at the end of Pepper Tree Cove. Like every other 659 01:08:53,120 --> 01:09:00,880 person in town enjoys that morning sunset and sorry, sunrise and walk. She 660 01:08:58,159 --> 01:09:04,640 took took a moment to stand on the steps with her dog and check out the beach. 661 01:09:02,480 --> 01:09:10,080 She wasn't approaching the beach, but these two other dogs that were on the 662 01:09:06,719 --> 01:09:15,759 beach on the jetty were about 300t away. One of them took a beline straight for 663 01:09:12,480 --> 01:09:19,359 her. She didn't know what an attack was. So, with that being said, all of a 664 01:09:17,440 --> 01:09:23,359 sudden, here's one dog latched on my dog. And fortunately, I was not there to 665 01:09:20,880 --> 01:09:27,600 witness it. I got the phone call in tears and come get us. We've been 666 01:09:25,839 --> 01:09:32,080 attacked. The owner did not move fast enough. Took 667 01:09:29,759 --> 01:09:35,920 his time in walking. When finally screaming for help, screaming for help, 668 01:09:33,600 --> 01:09:39,520 he finally got over there. When he went to try and get his first dog off, he 669 01:09:37,679 --> 01:09:44,640 couldn't undo that dog. He let go of the second dog. The second dog decided to 670 01:09:42,400 --> 01:09:53,880 take part in the activity and pull my dog in two directions. 671 01:09:47,759 --> 01:09:53,880 Whether it's a dog, cat, or child, 672 01:09:54,239 --> 01:10:02,640 where does it stop, Mr. Mayor? It stops here with your help. Mr. 673 01:10:00,159 --> 01:10:07,600 Paparon, I'm really sorry to hear about this traumatic experience. I had 674 01:10:05,920 --> 01:10:14,239 something similar happen to my my daughter. Um, also I'm looking here at 675 01:10:10,719 --> 01:10:18,960 the uh the ordinances in for Brigantine and under section 153-6. I don't know if 676 01:10:16,960 --> 01:10:22,960 you saw it. I did. So, you had the police there and so you filed a 677 01:10:20,880 --> 01:10:27,360 complaint and and so there can be a court hearing and unfortunately it 678 01:10:24,880 --> 01:10:31,760 sounds like these attacking dogs were visiting dogs. Like you said, they're 679 01:10:29,120 --> 01:10:36,480 not they're not people. their owners are residents of the city of Brigantine 680 01:10:34,080 --> 01:10:41,840 » because at the hearing there are fines that can be given out up to $1,000 681 01:10:39,440 --> 01:10:46,719 according to our ordinances and it also says that depending what happens at the 682 01:10:44,159 --> 01:10:51,920 hearing that no person shall keep or harbor any vicious dog anywhere within 683 01:10:49,360 --> 01:10:55,520 the limits of the city of Briant. So we have some language in there and 684 01:10:53,760 --> 01:10:58,880 obviously we might need to you know fine-tune a little bit more but I'm 685 01:10:57,360 --> 01:11:04,480 really really sorry to hear about your dog. I experienced something similar 686 01:11:01,760 --> 01:11:07,520 while my wife was walking our our dogs. So I I you know and I'll talk to you 687 01:11:06,480 --> 01:11:12,560 after we're done. >> Councilman, I thank you. And it is that 688 01:11:09,600 --> 01:11:18,239 ordinance specifically uh section 153 chapter that I've read through section 7 689 01:11:15,840 --> 01:11:22,000 section six. So I I am very familiar which encouraged me to be here tonight 690 01:11:20,320 --> 01:11:25,760 to make sure this happens and nobody else because what invited our family 691 01:11:24,080 --> 01:11:30,960 into the city of Brigantine to help develop it to become a family-like 692 01:11:28,000 --> 01:11:35,520 environment and peaceful tranquil a destination to get away from the norm 693 01:11:34,080 --> 01:11:39,120 has turned upside down. and I want to make sure we recover that. 694 01:11:37,520 --> 01:11:42,960 » And I'd also like to say thank you for your family contributing so much to work 695 01:11:40,719 --> 01:11:47,120 at K King's Cove and uh the South End down there is is fabulous and I love 696 01:11:46,400 --> 01:11:52,000 selling house. >> I appreciate that. I am blessed to still 697 01:11:49,280 --> 01:11:54,960 have my father with me and I will share the same. 698 01:11:53,679 --> 01:12:00,320 » Thank you all. >> Thank you very much. 699 01:11:57,840 --> 01:12:05,040 » There's no other public comment close the public portion. Any final council 700 01:12:02,800 --> 01:12:11,040 comments? Seeing none, we have a motion and second 701 01:12:08,159 --> 01:12:11,040 meeting.