July 16, 2019

5 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Public Hearing on the 2019 Municipal Budget The Clerk read the following statement: This is the time fixed for the public hearing on the Municipal Budget and Tax Resolution for 2019. The Budget was introduced on First Reading by the Township Council on June 12, 2019, was advertised, as required, on June 20, 2019, together with notice of hearing for this time. Copies were made available to the public a supply is here for anyone desiring a copy. The Council President read the following Statement: Before opening this hearing, I wish to outline the procedure. Each person desiring to be heard will rise and give his or her name and address before speaking. I will recognize one speaker at a time, in order of rising, as nearly as I can determine. Address all questions to the Chair: where necessary they will be referred to individual members of the Governing Body or Municipal Officials. Questions must be confined solely to the Municipal Budget before us; School or County matters are not proper subjects of This hearing and cannot be discussed or answered here tonight. I will entertain a motion to open the public hearing on the Municipal Budget and Tax Resolution of 2019. At 11:47 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the 2019 budget hearing was opened. All members voting “Aye.” The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. Clare Silvestri – 20 Grandview Avenue Susan McAbee – 2 Mountain Way Lawrence McAbee – 2 Mountain Way There was no one else who wished to be heard and public comment was closed. Resolution 185-19 a. 185-19 Resolution to Amend Introduced Budget (Gross) Mr. Gross read resolution 185-19 in its entirety as required by law. On motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved after a lengthy discussion between the Councilmembers, John Gross and Jack Sayers. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak did not provide a vote on roll call.