1 00:00:05,640 --> 00:00:09,375 Good evening, everybody. If everybody would stand and watch, we're going to do the 2 00:00:09,450 --> 00:00:10,351 Pledge of Allegiance. 3 00:00:12,121 --> 00:00:18,089 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the 4 00:00:18,150 --> 00:00:24,060 Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty 5 00:00:24,089 --> 00:00:25,230 and justice for all. 6 00:00:26,250 --> 00:00:29,460 If you please remain standing for a moment of silence. 7 00:00:45,930 --> 00:00:49,740 That moment of silence was on behalf of the mayor and the entire Secaucus 8 00:00:49,801 --> 00:00:50,310 community. 9 00:00:51,571 --> 00:00:56,040 I wanted to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues 10 00:00:56,071 --> 00:00:57,960 of Lieutenant Thomas Malanco Jr., 11 00:00:59,370 --> 00:01:04,665 TJ as he was known. This loss is especially heartbreaking for the mayor and his 12 00:01:04,711 --> 00:01:08,821 family, as TJ was not only a dedicated and respected member of our police 13 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:12,211 department but also his beloved son-in-law. 14 00:01:12,870 --> 00:01:17,985 TJ devoted more than two decades to serving Secaucus with honor, courage, and 15 00:01:18,030 --> 00:01:21,630 distinction, and his commitment to our community will never be forgotten. 16 00:01:22,650 --> 00:01:26,160 During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with Mayor's 17 00:01:26,220 --> 00:01:32,190 family, TJ's wife and children, his parents, his father also, 18 00:01:32,340 --> 00:01:36,766 Tommy Malanco, was a captain in our police department, his fellow officers, and 19 00:01:36,810 --> 00:01:41,220 everyone who knew and loved him. May his memory, his service, and the impact he 20 00:01:41,250 --> 00:01:46,170 made on so many lives be a lasting part of the Secaucus community. Thank you. 21 00:01:47,430 --> 00:01:51,780 Vincent Ciaburri, born 1926, 100 years ago. 22 00:01:51,870 --> 00:01:56,670 Grew up in Union City, graduated Emerson High School, and joined the Navy in 1944. 23 00:01:57,900 --> 00:02:00,930 Part of the greatest generation. Love you guys. 24 00:02:01,860 --> 00:02:04,200 Was a tradesman, third-class petty officer. 25 00:02:05,220 --> 00:02:09,060 Received specialized training for diesel engines, learned to operate, maintain, and 26 00:02:09,120 --> 00:02:12,330 repair the complex diesel engines used in submarines. 27 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:18,570 Was assigned to the USS Possible, an attack transport ship deploying from San 28 00:02:18,630 --> 00:02:19,410 Francisco. 29 00:02:20,671 --> 00:02:24,750 Traveled during active duty in the Philippines, Japan, and New Guinea. 30 00:02:25,726 --> 00:02:29,700 After the Navy opened up Ciaburri Brothers Auto Repair garage in Union City with 31 00:02:29,730 --> 00:02:35,310 his brother Al, he moved to Secaucus in January of 1961 with his wife, 32 00:02:35,430 --> 00:02:38,190 Maria, lived 65 years on Allen Terrace. 33 00:02:39,391 --> 00:02:43,800 Raised four children. Local businessman for almost 40 years. 34 00:02:44,250 --> 00:02:49,980 Opened Smart Shop in the plaza on November 22nd, 1963, through the 35 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:55,500 early '90s. While owner of the Smart Shop-- That was the Smart Men Shop, correct? 36 00:02:56,205 --> 00:02:56,235 Smart Men, yeah. 37 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:58,020 I was one of your best customers. 38 00:03:02,130 --> 00:03:05,790 While owner of the Smart Shop, played an active leadership role in the Plaza 39 00:03:05,851 --> 00:03:07,065 Merchants Association, 40 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:11,190 organizing community events, contests, et cetera. 41 00:03:12,031 --> 00:03:16,380 In 1995, he and his wife, Marie, bought and together managed Pellegrino's in Mill 42 00:03:16,469 --> 00:03:22,201 Creek Mall through 2003. Was a member of the American Legion in Secaucus. 43 00:03:22,320 --> 00:03:28,110 Celebrated his 75th wedding anniversary in January of this year, shortly before his 44 00:03:28,140 --> 00:03:33,015 wife, Marie, passed away. Grandfather of three, great-grandfather of eight. 45 00:03:33,900 --> 00:03:38,296 Loved golf, fishing, playing cards, going to the racetrack, gardening, and sitting 46 00:03:38,310 --> 00:03:40,110 in his backyard enjoying the birds. 47 00:03:41,041 --> 00:03:44,851 He is truly a man who enjoyed his life for all of his 100 years. 48 00:03:45,570 --> 00:03:46,201 Thank you. 49 00:03:46,351 --> 00:03:47,281 Salute you, Vin. 50 00:04:21,421 --> 00:04:25,951 Go ahead. I said you guys should all go down front too. 51 00:04:44,820 --> 00:04:49,380 Big 52 00:04:49,920 --> 00:04:59,580 smile. 53 00:05:00,031 --> 00:05:02,730 Your legacy continues to inspire generations. 54 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:06,091 From the Mayor Michael Giannelli and Secaucus Town Council. 55 00:05:07,410 --> 00:05:07,920 Thank you. 56 00:05:14,820 --> 00:05:17,460 Hello. Hi, good evening, everyone. 57 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:22,230 Thank you, Mayor and the Town Council, to have us all over here. 58 00:05:22,710 --> 00:05:28,350 On behalf of all the parents of TSA, which is Technology Student Association. 59 00:05:29,100 --> 00:05:33,990 It's a chapter of Secaucus Middle School, consisting of 17 students who 60 00:05:34,050 --> 00:05:39,810 represented our school and our community at TSA Nationals, which was held in 61 00:05:39,841 --> 00:05:45,480 Washington, DC. This was the second consecutive year that our students have reached 62 00:05:45,510 --> 00:05:49,440 the nationals and have outperformed better every year. 63 00:05:50,010 --> 00:05:55,620 So close to 17 students who have participated in 27 different events. 64 00:05:56,310 --> 00:06:01,635 There were close to 10,000 participants, and it was a proud moment when our school 65 00:06:01,710 --> 00:06:06,914 students were up on the stage, either for semi-finals positions, or they made it to 66 00:06:06,930 --> 00:06:11,880 the top 10 for certain events, or won the third place in one of the events as well. 67 00:06:12,330 --> 00:06:17,880 So it was their hard work and great effort, which they put along with each parent 68 00:06:17,970 --> 00:06:20,610 as well, and the school support, of course. 69 00:06:21,750 --> 00:06:26,490 They definitely did outperform everywhere, and I'm happy to share that success with 70 00:06:26,550 --> 00:06:30,270 you all over here. Thank you so much for having us. Thanks. Great job. 71 00:06:34,845 --> 00:06:37,440 You want to say the name? 72 00:06:38,640 --> 00:06:41,565 Okay. Or do you want me to? Whatever. So the winners are here. 73 00:06:41,565 --> 00:06:43,305 I don't know if they're in the same- 74 00:06:44,250 --> 00:06:44,805 They're in the same order 75 00:06:45,061 --> 00:06:49,290 ... the same order? Okay. So Harshika Gupta for microcontroller design. 76 00:06:50,460 --> 00:06:53,835 They won third place at Nationals. They have to introduce themselves. 77 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:57,151 Siya Sadhu. 78 00:07:03,225 --> 00:07:05,311 Christopher. The next one is community service video. 79 00:07:05,970 --> 00:07:10,770 They were the top 10 national finalists. Christopher Antao. He's not here. 80 00:07:10,860 --> 00:07:14,550 I can collect from his behalf. Leran Ryan. 81 00:07:19,561 --> 00:07:20,220 Vishadit. 82 00:07:24,690 --> 00:07:29,970 Christopher. For biotechnology design, they made it to the 83 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:34,050 semifinalists in top 12. Arjun Chaudhry. 84 00:07:37,860 --> 00:07:39,210 Akash Banagude. 85 00:07:44,010 --> 00:07:44,820 Om Patel. 86 00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:55,635 Right over here. 87 00:07:57,331 --> 00:08:00,240 Ajay Gosal. 88 00:08:05,820 --> 00:08:06,750 Anay Saxena. 89 00:08:14,370 --> 00:08:15,600 Atik Saxena. 90 00:08:18,750 --> 00:08:19,530 Great job. 91 00:08:24,300 --> 00:08:24,630 Eva. 92 00:08:26,100 --> 00:08:27,451 Eva Lin. Eva Lin. 93 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:34,020 Kaitlyn Jiang. 94 00:08:40,860 --> 00:08:42,360 Trisha. Trisha Golar. 95 00:08:48,750 --> 00:08:49,740 Rhys Goyal. 96 00:08:55,110 --> 00:08:55,890 Right alongside. 97 00:08:57,870 --> 00:08:58,920 Shriya Kagadyat. 98 00:09:00,936 --> 00:09:01,146 I can 99 00:09:03,786 --> 00:09:04,146 Suri. 100 00:09:05,916 --> 00:09:07,385 Suri or Avisha? I can't remember. 101 00:09:07,446 --> 00:09:09,621 Okay. We have to get something for her. 102 00:09:09,666 --> 00:09:13,027 Some of the students are going to eighth grade, some are the freshmen, so I wish 103 00:09:13,056 --> 00:09:13,806 them all good luck. 104 00:09:13,866 --> 00:09:16,882 Wow. Good luck, everyone. You're going to do amazing. 105 00:09:21,606 --> 00:09:22,476 Thank you. 106 00:09:23,856 --> 00:09:27,666 Alexa, please come up. 107 00:09:32,226 --> 00:09:36,126 So Alexa Lane is 14 years old. She's a rising sophomore. 108 00:09:36,636 --> 00:09:41,211 Alexa began her softball journey at the age of nine with Secaucus Recreation. 109 00:09:41,257 --> 00:09:45,471 As a pitcher, she played a key role in helping the Secaucus Junior Softball 110 00:09:45,546 --> 00:09:50,706 Division capture the program's first ever district championship in 2024. 111 00:09:51,486 --> 00:09:57,021 In 2023, Alexa earned selection to the prestigious USSSA All 112 00:09:57,096 --> 00:10:02,226 American Games, representing the Northeast region in Viera, Florida, competing 113 00:10:02,586 --> 00:10:04,926 against some of the nation's top young athletes. 114 00:10:05,436 --> 00:10:09,007 She helped lead her team to the 12U championship title. 115 00:10:09,636 --> 00:10:14,916 As a freshman at Hudson Catholic High School, Alexa quickly established herself as 116 00:10:14,946 --> 00:10:17,796 one of New Jersey's top young pitchers. 117 00:10:18,426 --> 00:10:23,781 In just her 10th varsity game, she recorded her 100th strikeout, finishing the 118 00:10:23,856 --> 00:10:27,231 season with an outstanding 192 strikeouts. 119 00:10:27,710 --> 00:10:27,710 Wow. 120 00:10:27,726 --> 00:10:32,376 In addition to her dominance in the circle, she also finished the season with one 121 00:10:32,436 --> 00:10:34,566 of the team's top batting averages. 122 00:10:35,226 --> 00:10:39,757 Her freshman season for recognition throughout the state, including NJ.com 123 00:10:39,786 --> 00:10:44,061 nomination as one of New Jersey's top freshman pitchers, Hudson County 124 00:10:44,196 --> 00:10:49,386 Interscholastic Athletic League co-pitcher of the year, recognition as a primary 125 00:10:49,446 --> 00:10:53,571 catalyst behind one of the biggest team turnarounds in New Jersey softball. 126 00:10:54,156 --> 00:10:59,586 Alexa currently earned a roster spot on the Roberto Clemente RBI 127 00:10:59,706 --> 00:11:04,507 18U team, competing against older players while representing one of the nation's 128 00:11:04,536 --> 00:11:07,777 premier youth softball development programs. 129 00:11:09,126 --> 00:11:15,007 She traveled to Vero Beach, Florida, to compete in MLB RBI World Series, 130 00:11:15,066 --> 00:11:19,806 gaining valuable experience on a national stage against elite competition from 131 00:11:19,926 --> 00:11:22,896 across the country. Alexa has since transferred to St. 132 00:11:23,046 --> 00:11:27,096 Mary's High School in Rutherford, where she is a rising sophomore and will continue 133 00:11:27,126 --> 00:11:31,086 her softball career with the St. Mary's Gales. Congratulations. 134 00:11:35,586 --> 00:11:38,436 And on that note, Certificate of Achiev-- 135 00:11:40,476 --> 00:11:44,076 Sorry. Of Achievement is proud to present it to Alexa Lane. 136 00:11:44,376 --> 00:11:48,486 For your hard work and dedication to softball and for your ability to inspire 137 00:11:48,516 --> 00:11:51,996 others in the community. Mayor Mike Gonnelli and Town Council. 138 00:11:52,326 --> 00:11:53,527 Congratulations. 139 00:11:58,866 --> 00:11:59,946 Thank you. 140 00:12:00,141 --> 00:12:03,786 Now we have the art, right? The art show? 141 00:12:04,896 --> 00:12:05,391 The art club. 142 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:06,726 The art club, sorry. The art club. 143 00:12:06,876 --> 00:12:07,761 Do you want to say a few words? 144 00:12:07,836 --> 00:12:08,571 Yes, of course. 145 00:12:08,571 --> 00:12:10,416 They have to call your name. 146 00:12:10,476 --> 00:12:12,666 Barbara, you have to come up. Go ahead. 147 00:12:12,696 --> 00:12:14,061 Oh, she's going to talk? 148 00:12:14,466 --> 00:12:17,885 Yeah. Barbara, come up. Talk, and then we'll give the certificate. 149 00:12:18,246 --> 00:12:18,786 Okay. 150 00:12:18,936 --> 00:12:20,076 Give them your name. 151 00:12:22,686 --> 00:12:25,926 Can I? 152 00:12:25,986 --> 00:12:27,007 Pull the microphone. 153 00:12:27,846 --> 00:12:28,866 Here, Barbara, right here. 154 00:12:29,016 --> 00:12:29,346 Hi. 155 00:12:29,406 --> 00:12:33,246 You want to use it? We'll have the certificate. 156 00:12:33,516 --> 00:12:35,106 You wanted to say a few words, or? 157 00:12:35,331 --> 00:12:35,931 Oh. Do you want me to say- 158 00:12:36,366 --> 00:12:39,110 Do you want to say, "I thought you were amazing," art club? 159 00:12:39,757 --> 00:12:44,196 We're here representing the art club. Why don't you all come up here? 160 00:12:44,226 --> 00:12:47,646 Oh, we're going to give them all a certificate. You get the first, Barbara. 161 00:12:47,826 --> 00:12:48,966 Oh, thank you so much. 162 00:12:50,466 --> 00:12:51,816 Cynthia Constantine? 163 00:12:53,136 --> 00:12:54,276 I don't know if she's here. 164 00:12:54,876 --> 00:12:56,796 Hold on. Get your certificate. 165 00:12:56,826 --> 00:12:57,801 Do you want me to take it? 166 00:12:57,816 --> 00:12:59,376 You want me to say the names? Dear? 167 00:12:59,436 --> 00:12:59,916 Oh, Dear. 168 00:12:59,977 --> 00:13:00,486 That's me. 169 00:13:00,666 --> 00:13:01,206 That's you. 170 00:13:01,596 --> 00:13:01,986 Thank you. 171 00:13:02,257 --> 00:13:03,066 Dear, here you go. 172 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:03,591 Dear, there you go. 173 00:13:03,606 --> 00:13:04,686 Congratulations. 174 00:13:04,746 --> 00:13:05,091 Thank you. 175 00:13:05,136 --> 00:13:05,526 Armen? 176 00:13:06,036 --> 00:13:06,157 No. 177 00:13:07,416 --> 00:13:07,986 Leslie? 178 00:13:08,166 --> 00:13:09,246 Leslie's here. Yeah. 179 00:13:09,276 --> 00:13:10,926 Thank you. Ling? 180 00:13:11,826 --> 00:13:12,666 Here. Thank you. 181 00:13:13,296 --> 00:13:14,886 Luis? 182 00:13:14,901 --> 00:13:15,126 Sue. 183 00:13:15,366 --> 00:13:16,267 Sue? I'm sorry. 184 00:13:16,447 --> 00:13:16,805 Sue. 185 00:13:17,286 --> 00:13:19,161 And Tina. There you go. Hi, Tina. 186 00:13:20,767 --> 00:13:21,876 Thank you so much. 187 00:13:23,257 --> 00:13:23,270 Thank you. 188 00:13:23,526 --> 00:13:29,376 And we 189 00:13:29,407 --> 00:13:29,826 have more. 190 00:13:31,206 --> 00:13:34,911 Adequate notice of this meeting, as required by the Open Public Meetings Act, has 191 00:13:34,956 --> 00:13:39,096 been provided by the filing of the annual notice of meetings with the municipal 192 00:13:39,126 --> 00:13:43,746 clerk, the posting of said notice on the official bulletin board in the Municipal 193 00:13:43,836 --> 00:13:49,086 Government Center, and the delivery of the same to the record on December 26th, 194 00:13:49,267 --> 00:13:54,636 2025. This body wishes to advise you that in accordance with NJAC 195 00:13:55,416 --> 00:14:00,950 5:23-11.1 et sec., of the indoor air quality standards and 196 00:14:00,996 --> 00:14:06,007 procedures for buildings occupied by public employees, smoking anywhere in this 197 00:14:06,036 --> 00:14:09,096 public building is prohibited by law. 198 00:14:09,126 --> 00:14:13,280 In the event of a fire or other emergency, please note that there are two exits at 199 00:14:13,280 --> 00:14:15,771 the rear of the council chamber, which may be used. 200 00:14:16,236 --> 00:14:17,407 Calling the roll, Mayor Gonnelli? 201 00:14:18,727 --> 00:14:19,776 Councilman Constantino? 202 00:14:20,030 --> 00:14:20,796 Here. 203 00:14:20,826 --> 00:14:21,727 Councilman McKeever? 204 00:14:22,086 --> 00:14:23,017 Here. 205 00:14:23,076 --> 00:14:23,916 Councilman Clancy? 206 00:14:24,110 --> 00:14:24,816 Here. 207 00:14:24,846 --> 00:14:25,626 Councilman Denner? 208 00:14:25,686 --> 00:14:26,316 Here. 209 00:14:26,376 --> 00:14:27,396 Councilman Girabazio? 210 00:14:27,530 --> 00:14:27,996 Here. 211 00:14:28,056 --> 00:14:29,136 Councilwoman Tringali? 212 00:14:29,197 --> 00:14:29,407 Here. 213 00:14:30,757 --> 00:14:34,596 First order of business is ordinance number-- 214 00:14:36,126 --> 00:14:37,776 ordinance is for public hearing, I'm sorry. 215 00:14:37,926 --> 00:14:42,996 Ordinance number 2026-28 is an ordinance amending chapter 216 00:14:43,176 --> 00:14:48,546 127-58B of the code of the Town of Secaucus, entitled Designation of 217 00:14:48,606 --> 00:14:50,947 Locations at or Near Private Residences. 218 00:14:51,786 --> 00:14:57,007 It's for an elimination of handicap parking spots on Center Avenue, Julian Terrace, 219 00:14:57,051 --> 00:15:02,376 Mansfield Avenue, and the addition of handicap parking spots on 9th Street and 220 00:15:02,466 --> 00:15:03,007 Front Street. 221 00:15:04,956 --> 00:15:10,026 Would anyone from the public like to speak on ordinance number 2026-28? 222 00:15:14,257 --> 00:15:16,386 Seeing none. Call the vote. 223 00:15:16,401 --> 00:15:19,491 We need a motion, right? Motion. 224 00:15:19,491 --> 00:15:22,056 Motion to call the roll. Motion. 225 00:15:22,716 --> 00:15:23,197 Second. 226 00:15:23,227 --> 00:15:25,655 Constantino. 227 00:15:30,966 --> 00:15:31,626 So call the roll? 228 00:15:31,716 --> 00:15:31,836 Yep. 229 00:15:32,017 --> 00:15:35,496 All right. Calling the roll. Councilman Constantino? 230 00:15:35,586 --> 00:15:35,796 Yes. 231 00:15:36,486 --> 00:15:37,296 Councilman McKeever? 232 00:15:37,386 --> 00:15:37,986 Yes. 233 00:15:38,046 --> 00:15:38,916 Councilman Clancy? 234 00:15:39,036 --> 00:15:39,216 Yes. 235 00:15:39,697 --> 00:15:40,356 Councilman Denner? 236 00:15:40,477 --> 00:15:40,941 Yes. 237 00:15:40,986 --> 00:15:41,977 Councilman Girabazio? 238 00:15:42,066 --> 00:15:42,246 Yes. 239 00:15:42,816 --> 00:15:43,806 Councilwoman Tringali? 240 00:15:43,986 --> 00:15:44,166 Yes. 241 00:15:46,626 --> 00:15:47,572 Mayor's not here. 242 00:15:47,646 --> 00:15:52,206 We have a motion to adopt ordinance number 2026-28. Motion. 243 00:15:52,776 --> 00:15:53,197 Second. 244 00:15:59,977 --> 00:16:00,426 Call the roll. 245 00:16:00,786 --> 00:16:02,736 Okay, calling the roll. Councilman Constantino? 246 00:16:02,826 --> 00:16:03,066 Yes. 247 00:16:03,876 --> 00:16:04,746 Councilman McKeever? 248 00:16:04,836 --> 00:16:05,106 Yes. 249 00:16:05,436 --> 00:16:06,275 Councilman Clancy? 250 00:16:06,396 --> 00:16:06,576 Yes. 251 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:07,686 Councilman Denner? 252 00:16:07,776 --> 00:16:08,017 Yes. 253 00:16:08,346 --> 00:16:09,336 Councilman Girabazio? 254 00:16:09,486 --> 00:16:09,816 Yes. 255 00:16:10,146 --> 00:16:11,136 Councilwoman Tringali? 256 00:16:11,227 --> 00:16:11,407 Yes. 257 00:16:13,507 --> 00:16:15,576 Next item is ordinances for introduction. 258 00:16:15,801 --> 00:16:20,017 The first ordinance is ordinance 2026-29. 259 00:16:20,076 --> 00:16:25,507 This is an ordinance amending chapter 127-B-- dash 260 00:16:25,746 --> 00:16:30,201 58B, excuse me, of the code of the Town of Secaucus, entitled Designation of 261 00:16:30,246 --> 00:16:32,646 Locations at or Near Private Residences. 262 00:16:33,186 --> 00:16:37,416 This is for an addition of handicap parking spots on Chestnut Street, Claredon 263 00:16:37,566 --> 00:16:39,666 Street, Mini Place, and Post Place. 264 00:16:42,306 --> 00:16:46,746 Motion to accept the first reading of ordinance number 2026-29. 265 00:16:46,986 --> 00:16:47,407 Motion. 266 00:16:48,157 --> 00:16:48,486 Second. 267 00:16:49,686 --> 00:16:50,676 Chairman, you're on. 268 00:16:51,816 --> 00:16:53,466 Calling the roll. Councilman Constantino? 269 00:16:53,526 --> 00:16:53,796 Yes. 270 00:16:54,606 --> 00:16:55,566 Councilman McKeever? 271 00:16:55,657 --> 00:16:55,896 Yes. 272 00:16:56,316 --> 00:16:57,185 Councilman Clancy? 273 00:16:57,306 --> 00:16:57,517 Yes. 274 00:16:58,026 --> 00:16:58,701 Councilman Denner? 275 00:16:58,926 --> 00:16:59,151 Yes. 276 00:16:59,526 --> 00:17:01,086 Councilman Girabazio? 277 00:17:01,356 --> 00:17:01,536 Yes. 278 00:17:02,017 --> 00:17:03,066 Councilwoman Tringali? 279 00:17:03,216 --> 00:17:03,486 Yes. 280 00:17:05,197 --> 00:17:10,281 The next ordinance for introduction is ordinance number 2026-30. 281 00:17:10,477 --> 00:17:15,081 It's a bond ordinance to authorize the making of various public improvements and 282 00:17:15,096 --> 00:17:19,656 the acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery. 283 00:17:20,751 --> 00:17:24,771 New information technology equipment and new automotive vehicles, including 284 00:17:24,816 --> 00:17:30,066 original apparatus and equipment in, by, and for the Town of Secaucus, in the 285 00:17:30,187 --> 00:17:33,606 County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, to appropriate the sum of 286 00:17:33,621 --> 00:17:39,486 $1,840,000 to pay the cost thereof, 287 00:17:39,576 --> 00:17:44,197 to make a down payment, to authorize the issuance of bonds, to finance such 288 00:17:44,286 --> 00:17:49,536 appropriation, and to provide for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in 289 00:17:49,596 --> 00:17:52,266 anticipation of the issuance of such bonds. 290 00:17:53,586 --> 00:17:57,726 Motion to accept the first reading of ordinance number 2026-30. 291 00:17:58,506 --> 00:17:59,586 Motion. 292 00:17:59,646 --> 00:18:00,066 Second 293 00:18:03,078 --> 00:18:04,909 Call the roll, Councilman Constantino? 294 00:18:04,998 --> 00:18:05,839 Yes. 295 00:18:05,988 --> 00:18:06,918 Councilman McKeever? 296 00:18:07,008 --> 00:18:07,159 Yes. 297 00:18:07,608 --> 00:18:08,478 Councilman Clancy? 298 00:18:08,659 --> 00:18:08,958 Yes. 299 00:18:09,409 --> 00:18:10,128 Councilman Denner? 300 00:18:10,278 --> 00:18:10,728 Yes. 301 00:18:10,788 --> 00:18:11,928 Councilman Gervasio? 302 00:18:12,108 --> 00:18:12,498 Yes. 303 00:18:12,558 --> 00:18:13,698 Councilwoman Tringali? 304 00:18:13,758 --> 00:18:13,983 Yes. 305 00:18:15,618 --> 00:18:21,138 The third ordinance for introduction is ordinance number 2026-31. 306 00:18:22,248 --> 00:18:26,899 It's another bond ordinance to authorize various improvements at the swim center 307 00:18:26,988 --> 00:18:31,728 in, by, and for the Town of Secaucus in the County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, 308 00:18:31,758 --> 00:18:37,548 to appropriate the sum of $50,000 to pay the cost thereof, to make a down payment, 309 00:18:37,638 --> 00:18:42,828 to authorize the issuance of bonds to finance such appropriation, and to provide 310 00:18:42,858 --> 00:18:48,678 for the issuance of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of 311 00:18:48,768 --> 00:18:49,608 such bonds. 312 00:18:51,257 --> 00:18:55,698 Motion to accept the first reading of ordinance number 2026-31. 313 00:18:56,028 --> 00:18:56,568 Motion. 314 00:18:57,318 --> 00:18:57,798 Second. 315 00:19:01,098 --> 00:19:02,343 Call the roll. 316 00:19:02,388 --> 00:19:04,248 Okay, call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 317 00:19:04,428 --> 00:19:04,698 Yes. 318 00:19:05,839 --> 00:19:06,618 Councilman McKeever? 319 00:19:06,798 --> 00:19:07,008 Yes. 320 00:19:07,458 --> 00:19:08,298 Councilman Clancy? 321 00:19:08,388 --> 00:19:09,048 Yes. 322 00:19:09,078 --> 00:19:09,768 Councilman Denner? 323 00:19:10,008 --> 00:19:10,263 Yes. 324 00:19:10,848 --> 00:19:11,928 Councilman Gervasio? 325 00:19:12,018 --> 00:19:12,468 Yes. 326 00:19:12,678 --> 00:19:13,758 Councilwoman Tringali? 327 00:19:13,848 --> 00:19:14,089 Yes. 328 00:19:15,978 --> 00:19:17,598 Next item is the consent agenda. 329 00:19:19,578 --> 00:19:21,228 We've had a chance to review it upstairs. 330 00:19:21,288 --> 00:19:23,868 We need a motion to accept the consent agenda. 331 00:19:23,899 --> 00:19:25,098 Motion. 332 00:19:25,188 --> 00:19:26,089 Second. 333 00:19:29,268 --> 00:19:29,808 Call the roll. 334 00:19:30,258 --> 00:19:31,909 Call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 335 00:19:32,149 --> 00:19:32,358 Yes. 336 00:19:32,958 --> 00:19:33,798 Councilman McKeever? 337 00:19:34,008 --> 00:19:34,263 Yes. 338 00:19:34,548 --> 00:19:35,388 Councilman Clancy? 339 00:19:35,448 --> 00:19:35,748 Yes. 340 00:19:36,708 --> 00:19:37,428 Councilman Denner? 341 00:19:37,578 --> 00:19:37,803 Yes. 342 00:19:38,149 --> 00:19:39,078 Councilman Gervasio? 343 00:19:39,288 --> 00:19:39,498 Yes. 344 00:19:40,339 --> 00:19:41,538 Councilwoman Tringali? 345 00:19:41,628 --> 00:19:41,808 Yes. 346 00:19:42,589 --> 00:19:44,208 Next item is payment of claims. 347 00:19:45,798 --> 00:19:48,288 We've all had a chance to review the bill list. 348 00:19:48,528 --> 00:19:50,778 I need a motion to accept the claims register. 349 00:19:51,198 --> 00:19:51,678 Motion. 350 00:19:52,218 --> 00:19:52,698 Rob. 351 00:19:53,418 --> 00:19:53,778 Second. 352 00:19:54,978 --> 00:19:55,339 June. 353 00:19:56,958 --> 00:19:58,668 Call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 354 00:19:58,968 --> 00:19:59,208 Yes. 355 00:20:00,589 --> 00:20:01,548 Councilman McKeever? 356 00:20:01,638 --> 00:20:01,909 Yes. 357 00:20:02,508 --> 00:20:03,378 Councilman Clancy? 358 00:20:03,618 --> 00:20:03,828 Yes. 359 00:20:04,399 --> 00:20:05,163 Councilman Denner? 360 00:20:05,448 --> 00:20:05,703 Yes. 361 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:07,159 Councilman Gervasio? 362 00:20:07,248 --> 00:20:07,428 Yes. 363 00:20:08,298 --> 00:20:09,409 Councilwoman Tringali? 364 00:20:09,438 --> 00:20:10,428 Yes. 365 00:20:12,468 --> 00:20:15,137 Next item is bingo and raffle applications. 366 00:20:16,488 --> 00:20:22,248 The first application is for an on-premise 50/50 to be held on September 367 00:20:22,278 --> 00:20:25,098 13th, sponsored by Immaculate Conception Church. 368 00:20:25,788 --> 00:20:30,589 The second is an application for an on-premise draw raffle to be held on October 369 00:20:30,708 --> 00:20:33,649 31st, sponsored by the Secaucus Emergency Fund. 370 00:20:34,608 --> 00:20:39,078 The third is an application for an on-premise draw raffle to be held on September 371 00:20:39,108 --> 00:20:41,988 10th, sponsored by the Friends of the Secaucus Library. 372 00:20:43,399 --> 00:20:48,918 And the fourth is an application for an on-premise 50/50 fair share draw raffle to 373 00:20:48,948 --> 00:20:53,388 be held on September 10th, sponsored by the Friends of the Secaucus Library. 374 00:20:56,808 --> 00:20:57,858 Motion to accept? 375 00:20:58,368 --> 00:20:58,878 Motion. 376 00:21:00,348 --> 00:21:01,218 Motion. 377 00:21:01,278 --> 00:21:01,968 Call the roll. 378 00:21:03,108 --> 00:21:04,218 Do we get a second on that? 379 00:21:05,988 --> 00:21:06,378 Second. 380 00:21:06,558 --> 00:21:07,608 Okay, thank you. 381 00:21:07,668 --> 00:21:08,748 I'll go ahead. 382 00:21:10,278 --> 00:21:14,598 Oh, sorry, I only heard one. Call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 383 00:21:14,778 --> 00:21:14,958 Yes. 384 00:21:15,723 --> 00:21:16,608 Councilman McKeever? 385 00:21:16,818 --> 00:21:17,087 Yes. 386 00:21:17,868 --> 00:21:18,768 Councilman Clancy? 387 00:21:19,668 --> 00:21:19,682 Yes. 388 00:21:19,698 --> 00:21:20,448 Councilman Denner? 389 00:21:20,659 --> 00:21:20,868 Yes. 390 00:21:21,168 --> 00:21:22,248 Councilman Gervasio? 391 00:21:22,428 --> 00:21:22,728 Yes. 392 00:21:23,178 --> 00:21:24,378 Councilwoman Tringali? 393 00:21:24,468 --> 00:21:24,708 Yes. 394 00:21:25,998 --> 00:21:29,237 Next item is communications requiring action by mayor and council. 395 00:21:32,358 --> 00:21:36,288 The first is the acceptance of Rayna C. 396 00:21:36,528 --> 00:21:40,548 Barth as a probationary firefighter for the Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department, 397 00:21:40,638 --> 00:21:46,608 effective August 9th, 2026. The second is acceptance of David J. 398 00:21:46,818 --> 00:21:51,288 Tavares as a probationary firefighter for the Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department, 399 00:21:51,918 --> 00:21:57,678 effective August 10th, 2026. The third is acceptance of Chase 400 00:21:57,768 --> 00:22:02,703 Burgess as a regular member of Rescue Company One, Engine Company Two, pending 401 00:22:02,839 --> 00:22:04,878 Firefighting One results. 402 00:22:06,138 --> 00:22:11,373 The fourth is acceptance of Brayden Tsiokas as a regular member of Rescue Company 403 00:22:11,598 --> 00:22:17,568 One, Engine Company Two. Number five is acceptance of Ravi 404 00:22:17,598 --> 00:22:23,118 Teja Manikuri as a probationary firefighter for Secaucus Volunteer Fire 405 00:22:23,178 --> 00:22:26,987 Department, effective August 15th, 2026. 406 00:22:27,678 --> 00:22:33,558 Six is acceptance of Ronall F. Palacios as a probationary firefighter 407 00:22:33,589 --> 00:22:37,968 for the Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department, effective August 15th, 2026. 408 00:22:38,899 --> 00:22:44,298 Seven, acceptance of the resignation of Mark Mastrelli from Engine Company Three in 409 00:22:44,328 --> 00:22:45,108 good standing. 410 00:22:46,339 --> 00:22:51,888 Eight is acceptance of Shilei Zeng as a probationary firefighter for the Secaucus 411 00:22:51,918 --> 00:22:56,358 Volunteer Fire Department, pending successful completion of a stress test 412 00:22:56,478 --> 00:22:57,409 examination. 413 00:22:59,058 --> 00:23:04,203 And number nine is acceptance of Abe Torres as a probationary firefighter for the 414 00:23:04,218 --> 00:23:09,618 Secaucus Volunteer Fire Department, pending the successful completion of a stress 415 00:23:09,649 --> 00:23:10,938 test examination. 416 00:23:13,248 --> 00:23:16,878 Should I read the tenth one since he's not here, together? 417 00:23:18,708 --> 00:23:19,008 Yeah. 418 00:23:25,428 --> 00:23:31,368 And the tenth and final item is a request by Robert Zitch of CrossFit 419 00:23:31,399 --> 00:23:36,708 Secaucus to use Kean Stadium on August 29th for a community recreational fitness 420 00:23:36,768 --> 00:23:38,118 event. 421 00:23:43,068 --> 00:23:46,714 Motion to approve the communication items from one through eight? 422 00:23:48,348 --> 00:23:49,518 Motion. 423 00:23:49,608 --> 00:23:50,118 Mark. 424 00:23:50,778 --> 00:23:51,108 Second. 425 00:23:51,378 --> 00:23:51,768 John. 426 00:23:53,958 --> 00:23:55,608 Call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 427 00:23:55,758 --> 00:23:56,028 Yes. 428 00:23:56,839 --> 00:23:57,708 Councilman McKeever? 429 00:23:57,948 --> 00:23:58,188 Yes. 430 00:23:58,848 --> 00:23:59,748 Councilman Clancy? 431 00:23:59,988 --> 00:24:00,168 Yes. 432 00:24:00,888 --> 00:24:01,772 Councilman Denner? 433 00:24:01,772 --> 00:24:02,058 Yes. 434 00:24:02,418 --> 00:24:03,468 Councilman Gervasio? 435 00:24:03,589 --> 00:24:03,768 Yes. 436 00:24:04,368 --> 00:24:05,448 Councilwoman Tringali? 437 00:24:05,598 --> 00:24:05,748 Yes. 438 00:24:07,098 --> 00:24:09,768 Next item is committee reports. 439 00:24:10,548 --> 00:24:10,668 Nothing. 440 00:24:10,848 --> 00:24:11,748 No, nine and ten. 441 00:24:11,808 --> 00:24:12,348 One through ten. 442 00:24:12,468 --> 00:24:14,358 You have to-- It was one through ten. 443 00:24:14,448 --> 00:24:15,108 One through ten. 444 00:24:15,378 --> 00:24:17,028 I was going to say nine and ten. 445 00:24:17,118 --> 00:24:17,748 Nine and ten. 446 00:24:19,248 --> 00:24:21,168 I make a motion to- 447 00:24:21,303 --> 00:24:22,833 It was my fault because I- 448 00:24:22,833 --> 00:24:23,688 One through eight, she needs nine and ten now 449 00:24:24,138 --> 00:24:26,328 Yeah, motion for nine and ten. 450 00:24:26,987 --> 00:24:27,378 Motion. 451 00:24:27,678 --> 00:24:28,397 Second. 452 00:24:28,743 --> 00:24:29,508 Rob. Or, yeah. 453 00:24:30,409 --> 00:24:32,958 Okay, call the roll. Councilman Constantino? 454 00:24:33,078 --> 00:24:33,288 Yes. 455 00:24:33,528 --> 00:24:34,548 Councilman McKeever? 456 00:24:34,638 --> 00:24:34,878 Yes. 457 00:24:35,089 --> 00:24:35,928 Councilman Clancy? 458 00:24:36,018 --> 00:24:36,214 Yes. 459 00:24:36,468 --> 00:24:37,173 Councilman Denner? 460 00:24:37,339 --> 00:24:37,548 Yes. 461 00:24:37,728 --> 00:24:38,778 Councilman Gervasio? 462 00:24:38,839 --> 00:24:39,078 Yes. 463 00:24:39,228 --> 00:24:40,278 Councilwoman Tringali? 464 00:24:40,368 --> 00:24:40,638 Yes. 465 00:24:41,508 --> 00:24:43,128 Next item is committee reports. 466 00:24:45,018 --> 00:24:46,098 Nothing tonight from fire. 467 00:24:47,988 --> 00:24:53,899 Just an announcement. A memorial ceremony in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 468 00:24:53,928 --> 00:24:59,238 September 11th, 2001, which will be Friday, September 11th at 8:30 469 00:24:59,928 --> 00:25:03,318 at the 9/11 memorial site by the Secaucus Public Library. 470 00:25:04,038 --> 00:25:09,649 We will never forget Arleen Babakitis, Richard Kudina, Nancy Perez, 471 00:25:10,128 --> 00:25:15,798 Kenneth Simon, Steven Strobert, and Michael Tenan, and all of those who were 472 00:25:15,858 --> 00:25:20,568 lost on that day. So it's the 25th year, so it's always well-attended. 473 00:25:21,708 --> 00:25:27,409 So this year, it will be again. So we'll see you at 8:30 on 9/11 at the 474 00:25:27,468 --> 00:25:28,308 Public Library. 475 00:25:32,448 --> 00:25:32,464 That's it. 476 00:25:32,478 --> 00:25:33,198 Jeff? 477 00:25:33,258 --> 00:25:35,268 Nothing about the police. Thank you. 478 00:25:38,808 --> 00:25:38,822 Rob? 479 00:25:38,868 --> 00:25:40,548 I have some announcements. 480 00:25:41,839 --> 00:25:46,308 Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, invites you to a resource fair with the Hudson 481 00:25:46,368 --> 00:25:50,868 County Department of Family Services and Reintegration and the Hudson County 482 00:25:50,928 --> 00:25:52,938 Department of Aging and Veterans Affairs. 483 00:25:53,358 --> 00:25:58,038 Services that will be provided: housing assistance, Medicaid enrollment, SNAP, 484 00:25:58,368 --> 00:26:03,078 assistance with veterans claim forms, transportation for seniors to Medicare. 485 00:26:03,649 --> 00:26:07,938 This will be on Tuesday, September 15th from 10:00 to 1:00, and it will be at the 486 00:26:07,968 --> 00:26:12,018 Mayor Ganelli Community Center at 101 Center Avenue. 487 00:26:13,518 --> 00:26:17,208 The Mayor and Town Council present Senior Citizen Pizza and Movie Night. 488 00:26:17,389 --> 00:26:22,669 It will be Wednesday, September 16th at 5:00 PM at Kroll Heights, and they will be 489 00:26:22,698 --> 00:26:26,688 showing Grease. If you need bus transportation, just call 490 00:26:26,808 --> 00:26:32,748 201-865-4422. And there will also be a hiring 491 00:26:32,779 --> 00:26:36,258 event on Tuesday, September 29th. 492 00:26:36,318 --> 00:26:40,428 It'll be at 145 Front Street from 10:00 to 2:00 PM. 493 00:26:40,488 --> 00:26:43,248 It's all types of positions, shifts available. 494 00:26:43,399 --> 00:26:46,908 For further information, call Tara Acaviva at 495 00:26:47,058 --> 00:26:50,538 201-863-2532. 496 00:26:51,768 --> 00:26:52,128 That's it. 497 00:26:52,218 --> 00:26:56,688 Okay, just one announcement. The sixth annual Pitching for Pinto Cornhole 498 00:26:56,718 --> 00:27:00,828 Tournament, Saturday, September 12th. 499 00:27:01,639 --> 00:27:06,139 Registration 10:00 AM, tournament at 11:00 at the Secaucus Ice Rink. 500 00:27:06,828 --> 00:27:11,268 $100 per team, and spectators $25. That's it. 501 00:27:13,692 --> 00:27:16,393 I'm finished, Mr. Selwan. Just two announcements. 502 00:27:17,982 --> 00:27:20,352 Get vaccinated at the Secaucus Senior Center. 503 00:27:20,982 --> 00:27:25,586 Hudson Regional Health Commission is offering free flu and COVID vaccines 504 00:27:26,263 --> 00:27:31,932 Wednesday, September 30th at the Secaucus Senior Center, 101 Center Avenue, 10:30 505 00:27:32,022 --> 00:27:35,953 AM to 2:30 PM. To register and for more information, visit 506 00:27:36,162 --> 00:27:41,622 www.hudsoncountzvax.org. And the second, 507 00:27:42,477 --> 00:27:46,272 the mayor and town council invite all residents to participate in a town-wide 508 00:27:46,302 --> 00:27:51,507 garage sale Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, with a rain date of Sunday, October 4th, 509 00:27:52,422 --> 00:27:55,632 8:00 AM until you sell all your goods. 510 00:27:55,722 --> 00:28:00,582 You can register by calling 201-865-4422. 511 00:28:01,063 --> 00:28:04,872 That's before October 1st, and your address will be put on the list that's posted. 512 00:28:04,932 --> 00:28:08,533 Thank you. 513 00:28:12,162 --> 00:28:12,763 I have nothing. 514 00:28:13,513 --> 00:28:14,232 Nothing. 515 00:28:15,013 --> 00:28:19,196 Oh, you have it? Mark, no? Anything under new business? 516 00:28:19,362 --> 00:28:19,917 No, thank you. 517 00:28:20,893 --> 00:28:20,966 No. 518 00:28:20,966 --> 00:28:20,966 No. 519 00:28:21,283 --> 00:28:22,422 All right. 520 00:28:24,972 --> 00:28:27,582 Reminds the citizen, anybody with public issue? 521 00:28:27,792 --> 00:28:28,033 Yes. 522 00:28:30,882 --> 00:28:33,072 If you could just please clearly state your name- 523 00:28:33,132 --> 00:28:33,283 Yeah 524 00:28:33,297 --> 00:28:34,932 ... and address for the record. Thank you. 525 00:28:34,992 --> 00:28:36,042 Sure. 526 00:28:37,842 --> 00:28:41,442 Good evening. I'm Kathy McFarland, 134 Huber Street. 527 00:28:42,612 --> 00:28:46,962 I am a previous trustee of the Secaucus Board of Education, and I have been a 528 00:28:46,977 --> 00:28:49,362 Secaucus resident for over 60 years. 529 00:28:50,412 --> 00:28:55,902 My initial question is, how many data centers currently operate in 530 00:28:55,932 --> 00:29:01,272 Secaucus, a town that covers a total area of approximately 531 00:29:01,632 --> 00:29:03,732 6.5 square miles? 532 00:29:10,453 --> 00:29:13,002 Right now, I think actively, we have nine. 533 00:29:14,862 --> 00:29:16,828 Nine. And two in the process of being built. 534 00:29:17,832 --> 00:29:22,033 And two, and still going through approval processes. 535 00:29:22,182 --> 00:29:23,533 Right. So we're talking 11. 536 00:29:23,592 --> 00:29:23,802 Yeah. 537 00:29:24,132 --> 00:29:28,902 Right. So 10 or nine plus two in progress. 538 00:29:29,502 --> 00:29:34,332 So there's a data center for every one-half mile of Secaucus land. 539 00:29:35,203 --> 00:29:39,852 When the two planned data centers are in operation, there'll be a data center for 540 00:29:40,002 --> 00:29:43,932 less than every one half mile of Secaucus land. 541 00:29:45,222 --> 00:29:50,502 Please allow me the opportunity to briefly summarize the hazards of data centers. 542 00:29:51,162 --> 00:29:56,382 Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and water, heavily stressing 543 00:29:56,533 --> 00:30:02,412 local water supplies. Data centers generate constant noise, which can cause sleep 544 00:30:02,502 --> 00:30:05,832 loss, stress, and hearing damage for neighbors. 545 00:30:06,703 --> 00:30:11,862 Bright, all-night exterior lighting disrupts human sleep cycles and local 546 00:30:12,013 --> 00:30:17,742 wildlife migration patterns. The massive power required by these facilities 547 00:30:18,252 --> 00:30:23,022 often leads to higher electricity bills for local residential consumers. 548 00:30:23,953 --> 00:30:29,533 The reliance of data centers on fossil fuel power and diesel generators create 549 00:30:29,622 --> 00:30:34,962 significant air pollution and releases fine particulate matter and nitrous 550 00:30:35,022 --> 00:30:39,042 oxides, which worsen asthma and respiratory illnesses. 551 00:30:39,852 --> 00:30:44,772 Manufacturing and cooling processes can involve the use and release of harmful 552 00:30:44,893 --> 00:30:50,412 forever chemicals into the environment, as well as greenhouse emissions. 553 00:30:51,147 --> 00:30:57,042 There are 32 municipalities in New Jersey alone that have banned data centers 554 00:30:57,072 --> 00:31:00,462 in their municipalities, including Jersey City and Vail. 555 00:31:01,422 --> 00:31:06,822 So my question is, I'd like to know who authorized this inundation of 556 00:31:06,882 --> 00:31:12,763 12 data centers in our community. Can you explain the lack of transparency 557 00:31:12,822 --> 00:31:16,842 in communicating the establishment of these data centers in our town? 558 00:31:21,192 --> 00:31:21,672 You want me to take it? 559 00:31:21,822 --> 00:31:21,987 Yeah. 560 00:31:22,393 --> 00:31:22,632 Okay. 561 00:31:23,862 --> 00:31:26,638 I don't know how far back our first data center went. 562 00:31:27,192 --> 00:31:29,456 Probably over 10 years, maybe almost 15. 563 00:31:30,732 --> 00:31:32,456 It's probably closer to 18. 564 00:31:32,456 --> 00:31:37,332 So this has recently come to light in the public eye, but they've been here 565 00:31:37,362 --> 00:31:38,052 forever. 566 00:31:39,283 --> 00:31:42,852 I've never received one complaint of noise. 567 00:31:42,972 --> 00:31:48,732 I've never received one complaint in the mayor's office of pollution, 568 00:31:49,152 --> 00:31:53,712 of it bothering any residents. They're smaller data centers. 569 00:31:53,772 --> 00:31:59,172 They've been in the commercial part of our community 570 00:31:59,232 --> 00:32:05,158 for an extended period of time with really, unless 571 00:32:05,203 --> 00:32:10,842 you guys heard otherwise, negative effects to our community, our centers. 572 00:32:10,902 --> 00:32:13,932 They're smaller. I don't know if in some of the areas where you're putting it, they 573 00:32:13,946 --> 00:32:18,852 are immense data centers. But they started with the invent 574 00:32:18,912 --> 00:32:20,533 of this. 575 00:32:20,712 --> 00:32:21,252 Mm-hmm. 576 00:32:21,313 --> 00:32:25,362 Okay? And without them, that doesn't exist. AI doesn't exist. 577 00:32:25,408 --> 00:32:27,942 But it doesn't make it right. It doesn't make it right. 578 00:32:27,972 --> 00:32:32,712 And we're proliferating this by building more centers. 579 00:32:32,802 --> 00:32:38,172 And the statistics are there. These are the risks, the hazards- 580 00:32:38,292 --> 00:32:38,533 Mm-hmm 581 00:32:38,592 --> 00:32:43,393 ... of data centers. Maybe you're not seeing them because my next question is, I 582 00:32:43,453 --> 00:32:47,442 would like to know if ample research was done regarding the great risks and hazards 583 00:32:47,922 --> 00:32:52,813 data centers will wreak on our land, as well as our community members, prior to the 584 00:32:52,842 --> 00:32:53,922 decision to build them. 585 00:32:55,212 --> 00:32:57,102 We're putting the cart before the horse. 586 00:32:58,662 --> 00:32:58,842 Well, 587 00:33:02,082 --> 00:33:05,817 Kath, I appreciate, but we've had them for so long. 588 00:33:06,042 --> 00:33:09,942 They started existing when, like I said, when data centers were being built. 589 00:33:10,797 --> 00:33:16,362 The analysis on them, now it's becoming more prevalent because it's in the news. 590 00:33:17,652 --> 00:33:22,078 They were being built under the normal analysis that's done for any business, 591 00:33:22,152 --> 00:33:26,592 right? Going before zoning, PSE&G, looking at the power loads, and can they provide 592 00:33:26,652 --> 00:33:32,563 it via the order, looking at the order loads, and do they have adequate water 593 00:33:32,622 --> 00:33:37,571 loads they're required to pay for the infrastructure, pay for the road pavings, pay 594 00:33:37,632 --> 00:33:40,002 for anything that allows them to be built. 595 00:33:40,813 --> 00:33:45,207 So honestly, all of our data centers were in approved under zoning laws that 596 00:33:45,252 --> 00:33:49,302 existed and long before data centers even became an issue. 597 00:33:49,332 --> 00:33:53,742 The two that were being developed were being developed before data centers became 598 00:33:53,772 --> 00:33:57,313 an issue in the news, which is like the last year, year and a half. 599 00:33:57,552 --> 00:34:01,902 Is there ongoing evaluation by the town regarding all of these risks? 600 00:34:02,832 --> 00:34:06,192 Because this is something that proliferates over a long period of time. 601 00:34:06,792 --> 00:34:12,402 So, do you have a committee? Do you have someone who is 602 00:34:12,462 --> 00:34:17,082 evaluating what is going on at these data centers and if any of these dangers exist 603 00:34:17,112 --> 00:34:18,102 in the data centers? 604 00:34:19,993 --> 00:34:21,102 You don't have a separate committee. 605 00:34:23,982 --> 00:34:25,302 There's not a committee, no. 606 00:34:25,993 --> 00:34:30,612 And so no one is evaluating what is going on in those data centers after they're 607 00:34:30,643 --> 00:34:31,062 built. 608 00:34:32,127 --> 00:34:32,127 No. 609 00:34:32,143 --> 00:34:37,542 And nobody is checking the air or the water. None of-- Is that being done? 610 00:34:38,112 --> 00:34:41,112 The data center, well, when they're being built, first of all, most of them are in 611 00:34:41,172 --> 00:34:45,777 the NJSEA district, so they go through NJSEA authorization before they come to us, 612 00:34:45,852 --> 00:34:51,763 which is zoning authorization and warehouse zones. They're zoned for that use. 613 00:34:52,332 --> 00:34:54,522 They're zoned for commercial uses back there. 614 00:34:55,962 --> 00:34:58,962 And as far as ongoing evaluation- 615 00:34:59,232 --> 00:35:00,042 Of them? 616 00:35:02,262 --> 00:35:02,277 Right 617 00:35:02,277 --> 00:35:07,362 ... that I know of, they would have to follow the building codes, standards, UCC 618 00:35:07,452 --> 00:35:08,352 requirements, 619 00:35:09,702 --> 00:35:12,942 everything that the state has in place that a business has to comply with, they 620 00:35:13,002 --> 00:35:13,932 have to comply with. 621 00:35:13,962 --> 00:35:18,657 And the town has no responsibility to look into what is happening in these areas, 622 00:35:19,302 --> 00:35:22,452 noise pollution, air pollution, the land- 623 00:35:22,572 --> 00:35:24,912 Has there been complaints on noise pollution? 624 00:35:25,062 --> 00:35:25,482 Excuse me? 625 00:35:25,752 --> 00:35:27,852 Has there been complaints on noise pollution? 626 00:35:28,452 --> 00:35:29,172 In our town? 627 00:35:29,232 --> 00:35:29,532 Yeah. 628 00:35:29,592 --> 00:35:32,292 Oh, that's not my purview. That's not what I'm doing. 629 00:35:32,367 --> 00:35:33,972 Well, it's not, that's I think the point. 630 00:35:34,123 --> 00:35:39,268 We don't have a complaint of noise pollution, so we're not looking into noise 631 00:35:39,342 --> 00:35:41,262 pollution because it's not been complained of. 632 00:35:41,532 --> 00:35:41,547 Uh-huh. 633 00:35:44,472 --> 00:35:48,102 We haven't had those complaints of noise, of diesel fumes, of fumes. 634 00:35:48,373 --> 00:35:52,677 None of them have existed. My only point is, we've got whatever you said, the first 635 00:35:52,722 --> 00:35:58,601 one came 20 years ago. We've got 20 years of experience of what we've lived 636 00:35:58,632 --> 00:36:02,952 with data centers, and over the last year, it seems like it's become 637 00:36:03,072 --> 00:36:08,352 an albatross of something people don't want, so now all of a sudden- 638 00:36:08,532 --> 00:36:08,862 Well, I- 639 00:36:08,937 --> 00:36:13,962 ... what's coming up in the news is not what we, as a long-term community- 640 00:36:13,977 --> 00:36:13,977 I- 641 00:36:14,112 --> 00:36:16,752 ... have experienced in real life. 642 00:36:16,962 --> 00:36:17,577 As a- 643 00:36:17,832 --> 00:36:17,847 Does that make sense? 644 00:36:17,847 --> 00:36:20,712 ... person who's interested in the environment, I would call it- 645 00:36:20,727 --> 00:36:21,057 And again, I get that 646 00:36:21,072 --> 00:36:25,467 ... I would call it an albatross. I would say that people are now realizing that 647 00:36:25,512 --> 00:36:27,373 this is an issue, and that we need- 648 00:36:27,387 --> 00:36:27,387 Right 649 00:36:27,387 --> 00:36:29,292 ... to speak out about the issue. 650 00:36:29,307 --> 00:36:29,307 Yeah. 651 00:36:29,352 --> 00:36:33,252 It's not just an albatross. It's something that is not a good thing that's 652 00:36:33,282 --> 00:36:37,123 happening in all our communities, the ones who did not ban them. 653 00:36:37,632 --> 00:36:41,967 So as a person who's involved in a lot of environmental communities and 654 00:36:42,012 --> 00:36:46,692 environmental committees, this is a serious issue not to be ignored. 655 00:36:47,202 --> 00:36:52,317 So my intent tonight is to enlighten the residents of my community of the 656 00:36:52,393 --> 00:36:56,893 consequences which data centers will literally unleash on our community, 657 00:36:57,492 --> 00:37:02,022 ramifications of which many of our residents are unaware. That's another problem. 658 00:37:02,292 --> 00:37:06,762 People are not aware of it yet, and to which none of us consented. 659 00:37:07,542 --> 00:37:10,182 Data center hazards will not dissipate. 660 00:37:10,722 --> 00:37:12,851 They will continue to escalate with rapidity. 661 00:37:13,632 --> 00:37:18,102 Is there a Secaucus council regulating these facilities, and is there a protocol in 662 00:37:18,192 --> 00:37:22,302 place so that data center impacts can be reduced? 663 00:37:22,962 --> 00:37:27,552 Pandora's box has been opened, and I'd like to know how you plan to shut it. 664 00:37:29,964 --> 00:37:34,014 So the state is passing regulations on them, like Michelle's office- 665 00:37:34,164 --> 00:37:34,449 Yes, it is 666 00:37:34,449 --> 00:37:39,894 ... recently passed regulations on them for the power and the renewable energies 667 00:37:40,134 --> 00:37:45,114 and what not. So we're following and always have all of the UCC guidelines, all of 668 00:37:45,144 --> 00:37:47,214 the state law, like you're talking about. Are they regulated? 669 00:37:47,304 --> 00:37:51,864 Yes, they're regulated under what every commercial entity is regulated, not just in 670 00:37:51,894 --> 00:37:56,364 Secaucus but in the state, under the UCC guidelines, the state guidelines, the 671 00:37:56,394 --> 00:37:57,400 requirements for 672 00:37:59,214 --> 00:38:02,364 power, power authorization, water, water authorization. 673 00:38:03,174 --> 00:38:07,179 So the answer on that is yes, they're regulated, but the state's changing some of 674 00:38:07,224 --> 00:38:10,194 them now, right? And I'm not saying they're-- And rightfully so, right? 675 00:38:10,284 --> 00:38:11,784 In fact, with more common sense. 676 00:38:11,814 --> 00:38:13,194 And the fact that they're being regulated is proof that there are issues. 677 00:38:14,334 --> 00:38:15,114 Well, maybe. Yeah. 678 00:38:15,264 --> 00:38:15,339 Yeah. 679 00:38:16,314 --> 00:38:17,694 Every business has a regulation. 680 00:38:17,784 --> 00:38:21,534 Mm-hmm. But regulations don't change unless there's a need to change them. 681 00:38:21,894 --> 00:38:25,344 So these regulations are being changed because we're finding out all of the 682 00:38:25,404 --> 00:38:28,344 problems that are resulting from data centers. 683 00:38:28,374 --> 00:38:34,314 So I just want to say, remember, you're talking about the state, but the health and 684 00:38:34,374 --> 00:38:40,239 well-being of the land, the air, the water, the wildlife, and 685 00:38:40,284 --> 00:38:44,124 the people of my home for 60 years is your responsibility. 686 00:38:44,244 --> 00:38:44,454 Mm-hmm. 687 00:38:46,614 --> 00:38:47,064 Thank you. 688 00:38:48,355 --> 00:38:51,324 Thanks. Yeah. 689 00:38:51,474 --> 00:38:53,124 Would anybody else like to speak? 690 00:39:05,154 --> 00:39:08,334 Hi. Please state your name and address for the record. Thank you. 691 00:39:09,174 --> 00:39:12,174 Hi. Cheryl Glazer, 96 Huber Street. 692 00:39:12,294 --> 00:39:18,204 I just have a question about the status of the closing of the ramps from County 693 00:39:18,294 --> 00:39:22,614 Avenue onto County Road. There doesn't seem to be any 694 00:39:23,454 --> 00:39:29,259 timetable as to when these ramps are closed, and there have been days 695 00:39:29,334 --> 00:39:35,004 when they are closed prior to 8:00 a.m., causing a great deal of traffic and a 696 00:39:35,034 --> 00:39:39,624 great deal of inconvenience to people who are trying to get to work to the several 697 00:39:39,714 --> 00:39:41,964 businesses that are on County Road. 698 00:39:42,775 --> 00:39:48,654 Now, I do see that you have two officers, one on each ramp, in a 699 00:39:48,714 --> 00:39:52,719 patrol car. I do know that if they close before 8:00 a.m. 700 00:39:53,214 --> 00:39:58,329 or if they start work before 8:00 a.m., they do have people doing alternate 701 00:39:58,404 --> 00:40:01,644 traffic, those two officers doing alternate traffic. 702 00:40:02,544 --> 00:40:08,244 But that seems to stop after eight o'clock, and they close the ramps completely. 703 00:40:08,319 --> 00:40:10,824 So I guess my question is two questions. 704 00:40:10,884 --> 00:40:16,629 Number one, if you have to close the ramps, why are they being closed before 9:00 705 00:40:16,674 --> 00:40:21,084 a.m.? Because that's a little bit crazy for people trying to get to work. 706 00:40:21,144 --> 00:40:23,664 It's not just residents of Secaucus. 707 00:40:23,709 --> 00:40:28,374 It's also people coming in off of Route 3 who come from Meadowlands Broadway, 708 00:40:29,034 --> 00:40:33,819 people who come off the turnpike, and now this causes more traffic on County 709 00:40:33,894 --> 00:40:37,224 Avenue, on Secaucus Road, and on Townley Avenue. 710 00:40:38,124 --> 00:40:40,704 My other question is those two officers 711 00:40:42,174 --> 00:40:46,254 who are not doing, once they're stopping with the alternate traffic control, 712 00:40:46,914 --> 00:40:51,654 they're spending the bulk of their shift sitting in their patrol car. 713 00:40:52,944 --> 00:40:58,374 Is there some reason that they cannot continue to do alternate traffic 714 00:40:58,855 --> 00:41:03,355 throughout the day to help keep those ramps and those roads open? 715 00:41:04,074 --> 00:41:07,525 Hmm. I'll answer that one as best as I can because I just got information on that 716 00:41:07,554 --> 00:41:10,194 this morning, actually, because somebody else had called on it. 717 00:41:10,944 --> 00:41:13,134 Because I wasn't even aware of the road closures there. 718 00:41:13,584 --> 00:41:17,334 My understanding is that's a Veolia job. It's got nothing to do with Secaucus. 719 00:41:17,394 --> 00:41:22,494 So Veolia's replacing a water line, I think, on County Avenue extension going into 720 00:41:22,704 --> 00:41:23,363 Jersey City. 721 00:41:24,624 --> 00:41:28,464 So when they do that, they create a traffic plan. 722 00:41:28,494 --> 00:41:32,275 Veolia creates a plan as to when, I guess they're doing too much work on the road 723 00:41:32,334 --> 00:41:36,684 that it's got to be completely shut, or they can do alternate traffic. 724 00:41:36,775 --> 00:41:41,139 So our police just go with their plan, and if the police chief was here, he could 725 00:41:41,154 --> 00:41:45,654 tell you better. But if they're directing in one lane each way, that's when Veolia 726 00:41:45,684 --> 00:41:50,064 is telling them, "Okay, we can leave the road open enough for one lane in each 727 00:41:50,124 --> 00:41:54,804 direction to go." If they're shutting it down, then Veolia is telling them it's got 728 00:41:54,818 --> 00:41:58,658 to be a total shutdown because we're operating too much on the road to allow any 729 00:41:58,674 --> 00:42:04,629 cars to pass. So what the chief told me this morning is he said he thinks 730 00:42:04,644 --> 00:42:07,284 the job is lasting through the remainder of this week. 731 00:42:08,244 --> 00:42:11,184 I'll try to find out more information on that because somebody else called me- 732 00:42:11,244 --> 00:42:11,364 Mm-hmm 733 00:42:11,394 --> 00:42:14,230 ... about the same thing, and I wasn't even aware it was closed down. 734 00:42:14,304 --> 00:42:16,344 Yeah, he said the same thing to us this morning as well. 735 00:42:16,525 --> 00:42:17,994 He said it was an hour job. 736 00:42:18,384 --> 00:42:18,684 Yeah. 737 00:42:18,744 --> 00:42:23,844 So when the officers are hired there, they're actually off-duty officers hired by 738 00:42:23,874 --> 00:42:24,355 Veolia. 739 00:42:24,549 --> 00:42:24,549 Yeah. 740 00:42:24,564 --> 00:42:26,514 They still have police powers, but they're hired by Veolia. 741 00:42:28,134 --> 00:42:28,374 And they- 742 00:42:28,389 --> 00:42:30,953 But they're still scheduled through the Secaucus Police Department. 743 00:42:31,014 --> 00:42:34,029 No, they're scheduled through us. I'm just saying they're hired and paid by them. 744 00:42:34,029 --> 00:42:34,029 Okay. 745 00:42:34,044 --> 00:42:38,844 And my only point on that is, and then Veolia has a traffic plan when they tell 746 00:42:38,874 --> 00:42:43,344 them, like I said, "We're allowing two-way at this point," or, "We have to shut 747 00:42:43,374 --> 00:42:47,408 down at this point." So if they're in their car shutting the road, that just means 748 00:42:47,424 --> 00:42:51,414 that Veolia is saying whatever work we're doing downstream, that nobody can drive 749 00:42:51,504 --> 00:42:51,624 past. 750 00:42:51,654 --> 00:42:54,384 Okay. But that's actually not what's happening. 751 00:42:54,984 --> 00:42:58,525 I've never seen it completely closed. 752 00:42:59,034 --> 00:43:02,244 It's usually open in one direction. 753 00:43:02,275 --> 00:43:02,484 Yeah. 754 00:43:02,499 --> 00:43:05,694 And that direction being from Townley Avenue toward County Avenue. 755 00:43:05,784 --> 00:43:06,144 Yeah. 756 00:43:06,234 --> 00:43:10,644 It's always been open that way. It closes in the other direction. 757 00:43:10,764 --> 00:43:13,314 So there's always one lane of traffic going by. 758 00:43:13,974 --> 00:43:18,924 So if there's always one lane of traffic going by, why can't you have alternating 759 00:43:18,984 --> 00:43:20,964 traffic? Do you see what I'm saying? 760 00:43:21,025 --> 00:43:23,814 Yeah. I got you now. Okay. Sorry. I don't know. 761 00:43:23,934 --> 00:43:27,488 I could ask the police chief because, like I said, when Veolia does it, their 762 00:43:27,534 --> 00:43:29,154 engineers come up with a traffic plan. 763 00:43:29,514 --> 00:43:33,025 Yeah. I think it's causing a great deal of trouble, not just for the people who 764 00:43:33,114 --> 00:43:38,424 work for these companies, but also for all the trucks that are trying to make 765 00:43:38,454 --> 00:43:39,129 deliveries- 766 00:43:39,129 --> 00:43:39,129 Yes 767 00:43:39,129 --> 00:43:42,864 ... make pickups, get to the post office. 768 00:43:42,908 --> 00:43:42,908 Yeah. 769 00:43:42,924 --> 00:43:47,094 The postal truck's trying to get through. The trucks trying to get to intermodal. 770 00:43:47,124 --> 00:43:48,294 They're missing appointments. 771 00:43:48,444 --> 00:43:48,759 Yeah. 772 00:43:49,404 --> 00:43:51,084 It's costing a great deal of time. 773 00:43:51,174 --> 00:43:54,443 I'll try to find out. If you want to give me a number on it. 774 00:43:54,504 --> 00:43:55,794 If you want to give me it afterwards- 775 00:43:56,184 --> 00:43:56,199 Okay 776 00:43:56,199 --> 00:43:59,528 ... I can call you tomorrow because I think the chief told me, I thought he said to 777 00:43:59,574 --> 00:44:01,404 me the end of this week their work is done. 778 00:44:01,644 --> 00:44:02,033 Okay. 779 00:44:03,444 --> 00:44:04,914 I can at least find that out. 780 00:44:06,025 --> 00:44:06,039 Okay. 781 00:44:06,039 --> 00:44:09,368 How they impact which way the traffic flows, again, is- 782 00:44:10,134 --> 00:44:10,269 Right 783 00:44:10,344 --> 00:44:12,609 ... there may be some reason. I don't know. I agree with you. 784 00:44:12,654 --> 00:44:14,723 I don't know why it wouldn't alternate, but maybe there's some reason. 785 00:44:14,844 --> 00:44:17,829 Right. I understand when you have one lane of traffic- 786 00:44:17,964 --> 00:44:17,980 Yeah 787 00:44:17,980 --> 00:44:19,419 ... but then when you have two- 788 00:44:19,419 --> 00:44:20,064 Why not alternate them? 789 00:44:20,214 --> 00:44:23,154 Yeah. I think the chief said that it wasn't under his control. 790 00:44:23,184 --> 00:44:23,754 It was under the- 791 00:44:25,494 --> 00:44:27,954 It was under Veolia's traffic plan and control. 792 00:44:27,984 --> 00:44:31,044 But the question, if you have one lane open, why not one and- 793 00:44:31,374 --> 00:44:31,525 Right. 794 00:44:31,584 --> 00:44:32,275 Yeah, it makes sense. 795 00:44:32,364 --> 00:44:34,855 Why not let some go by and then the next go by? 796 00:44:35,079 --> 00:44:35,079 Right. 797 00:44:35,094 --> 00:44:35,394 Is a- 798 00:44:36,834 --> 00:44:38,424 Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. 799 00:44:38,454 --> 00:44:41,394 Yeah. I'll get it right after. I'll call you tomorrow with that information. 800 00:44:41,454 --> 00:44:42,714 Okay. Thank you. 801 00:44:42,775 --> 00:44:43,134 Thank you. 802 00:44:45,804 --> 00:44:51,654 Further notes or comments? Seeing none, I have a motion to close. 803 00:44:52,074 --> 00:44:52,374 Motion. 804 00:44:53,814 --> 00:44:54,324 Second. 805 00:44:56,124 --> 00:44:57,025 Meeting's over.