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3 - Mr. Alper commented that removing the political exemption could potentially create First Amendment issues. ○ Political gatherings such as candidate meet-and-greets held at private homes likely require greater constitutional protection. ○ Since Legal had already reviewed the ordinance, he was generally comfortable with the language. - Mr. Klein asked whether a party with 50 people at his home would violate the ordinance, whether advertising alone defines a pop-up party, and whether collecting money is what distinguishes it. Council President Scarpa confirmed yes. ○ Council President Scarpa added: ■ The ordinance is intended to address parties advertised on social media where money is collected ■ Residents are free to invite friends to private gatherings ■ The ordinance is not intended to prohibit ordinary private parties ○ Mr. Klein pointed out: ■ Existing noise ordinances already regulate nuisance parties ■ He remained unclear on how many people or what specific conduct triggers the ordinance ■ He questioned whether texting numerous friends could qualify as advertising ○ Scarpa answered that simply inviting friends is not the issue; charging admission and advertising events are key concerns. - Mayor McCartney questioned how officials would determine whether an organization truly qualifies as charitable. Council president Scarpa responded that the ordinance should defer to the township attorney, Mr. Semeraro. - Mr. Noborine raised several questions ○ Who determines whether a gathering qualifies as a pop-up party? ○ Would patrol officers have to make that determination while responding? ○ What is the threshold for distinguishing an illegal pop-up party from a lawful gathering or political event? ○ What standards should officers use before imposing penalties that could include 90 days in jail? ○ Council president Scarpa answered that enforcement would depend primarily on: ■ Advertising ■ Money being collected ■ Existing enforcement officials responsible for nuisance issues ○ Dr. Bagoff noted that the ordinance lists multiple enforcement agencies, including: ■ Police Department ■ Health Department ■ Zoning officials ■ Fire Department ○ Mr. Noborine reiterated that officers still need clearer standards to determine violations in real time ○ Chairman Bagoff agreed these questions could be sent back to the Council for clarification - Ms. Kapferer questioned: ○

hat officers still need clearer standards to determine violations in real time ○ Chairman Bagoff agreed these questions could be sent back to the Council for clarification - Ms. Kapferer questioned: ○ What distinguishes this ordinance from an ordinary nuisance-party ordinance ○ Whether the only meaningful difference is the collection of money