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Edison Township Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 2025

Township Council — Monday, November 24, 2025

BodyEdison, New Jersey

SessionTownship Council

DateMonday, November 24, 2025

StatusFILED

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0:17

Good evening, everyone.

0:19

Today is Monday, November 24th, and the time is 6 03 p.m.

0:23

This meeting is officially called to order.

0:25

Please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:29

Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:33

And to the Republic for which it stands.

0:44

Thank you.

0:45

Madam Clerk, roll call, please.

0:47

Councilmember Brusher.

0:48

Here.

0:48

Councilmember Coyle.

0:49

Here.

0:49

Councilmember Harris.

0:51

Councilmember Patel.

0:52

Here.

0:52

Councilmember Batilleo?

0:53

Here.

0:54

Councilmember Pointer.

0:55

Present.

0:55

Councilmember Schmuel.

0:57

Yeah.

0:58

Thank you.

0:58

Madam Clerk, adequate notice, please.

1:00

Adequate notice of this meeting is required by the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975 has been provided by the INE Resent Home News Tribune Star Allegher Desi Talk on November 18th, 2024, and post-main lobbying missile complex on that same thing.

1:14

Thank you, Madam Clerk.

1:15

As far as council president's remarks, I'm just going to note a meeting change.

1:20

Wednesday, December 10th, regular meeting is canceled and will be combined with Monday, December 8th's meeting.

1:26

So Monday, December 8th will be a combined meeting here in Council Chambers at 6 p.m.

1:34

Thank you.

1:36

At this time we'll move to unfinished businesses, ordinances for further consideration, public hearing, and final adoption.

1:43

Any questions, comments, or concerns from my colleagues regarding ordinance 2264 or ordinance 2265.

1:53

Seeing none, we'll move on to proposed ordinances.

2:02

Any questions, comments, or concerns from my colleagues.

2:07

Council President.

2:08

Yes, Councilman Patel.

2:10

Uh for 2266.

2:11

I just want to say that I think uh it's good that we're moving from 25 to 20 percent uh for the compliance, and I think this will give us give the residents more flexibility and also provide more canopy uh if shade for the residents to enjoy.

2:28

Thank you, uh councilman.

2:30

Any other comments?

2:33

Seeing none, move on to seven review of the minutes.

2:36

Any questions, comments, or concerns for the minutes of November 12th, 2025.

2:43

Seeing none, move on to review of the agenda.

2:47

Eight from the business administrator, a resolution awarding contract for the furnishing of cellular phone services, wireless cards, and accessories, not to exceed 250,000, and B resolution awarding contract for medical services not to exceed 150,000.

3:03

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

3:07

Seeing none, moving to nine, department of finance, a resolution approving disbursements, b resolution authorizing refund for redemption of tax sales certificates, C resolution authorizing refund of tax overpayments, D refund of order overpayments, E.

3:25

Refund of overpayments by successful tax court appeal, F authorizing transfer of funds in 2025 current fund appropriations, G and H resolution requesting approval for items for revenue and appropriations.

3:39

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

3:43

Seeing none, moving to 10, Department of Planning and Engineering, A through I are various refunds for uh fees and bonds.

3:50

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

3:54

None eleven from the Department of Public Works, A and B or resolutions releasing street opening Estros.

4:00

C resolution awarding contract to various vendors for purchases of tires, tubes, and services, not to exceed 225,000.

4:09

D resolution awarding contract to two vendors for collision repairs, not to exceed 290,000.

4:15

E resolution accepting contract for uh oh, uh that was DE, and then F resolution rejecting all bids received for automobile parts and accessories.

4:25

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

4:29

None twelve from the Department of Recreation, A.

4:31

Resolution authorizing refund for men's fall softball leave.

4:35

Any questions, comments, or concerns?

4:38

See none.

4:39

13 from the chief of police.

4:40

A resolution authorizing sale of abandoned vehicles.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Public Engagement█████████████████████████25%

Zoning And Land Use██████████10%

Traffic Management██████████10%

Pending Litigation███████7%

Personnel Matters███3%

Summary of Proceedings

Edison Township Council Regular Meeting - November 24, 2025

The Edison Township Council held its regular meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:03 PM in Council Chambers. All council members were present. The meeting included final adoption of two ordinances, introduction of three new ordinances, approval of a consent agenda and a separate resolution, public comments, committee reports, and discussion items.

Consent Calendar

Resolutions 633 through 641 and 643 through 659 were approved as a single consent agenda, covering routine items such as contract awards (cellular services up to $250,000, medical services up to $150,000), various refunds, transfer of funds, sale of abandoned vehicles, and more.n

Public Comments & Testimony

Gloria Dippman (Midland Road): Asked about long-vacant properties on Oak Tree Road (Air Products property and a site across from Unity Bank), requested removal of a campaign sign on an abandoned CVS, criticized lack of publicity for township events (citing a veterans program she missed), and raised concerns about school grading systems (noting the district uses non-ABCD grades). She urged better communication.n- Anthony D.A.R.N.: Suggested that the township could invest settlement funds (e.g., a hypothetical $500,000) rather than paying immediately, allowing the township to use the principal and pay a return. He also asked whether the township invests in federal bonds to earn higher interest. He reiterated a request for a crosswalk at Woodbridge Avenue near the Greenway to improve safe access for Herbert Hoover students. Council members responded that property owners cannot be forced to develop, sign removal is enforced, temporary sign ordinances may not cover mounted signs, and that investing in federal bonds or entering such settlement structures is likely not permissible for municipalities.n

Discussion Items

Resolution 642 (Contract for medical evaluations and fit-for-duty screenings): Councilman Brusher asked for clarification if this was related to the health insurance policy; Administration confirmed it is separate for employment purposes (onboarding and disability returns). The resolution was approved unanimously, with roll call showing six ayes.n- Councilman Patel on Privacy Policy: He advocated for a “privacy-first policy” similar to San Francisco’s, referencing concerns about footage from Flock cameras and data retention. He cited an anecdote about a patient from Germany cautioning against blanket surveillance. He noted it was too late to implement before year-end but urged the next council to consider a policy allowing individuals to request deletion of data after a period of time, to avoid future misuse.n

Key Outcomes

Ordinance 2264 (Filmig and videotaping regulations amendment) : Adopted unanimously after public hearing and roll call (6 ayes).- Ordinance 2265 (Dedication of right-of-way for Links Drive) : Adopted unanimously after public hearing (6 ayes).- Ordinance 2266 (Tree replacement exemptions and penalties amendment) : Introduced on first reading; public hearing set for December 8, 2025 (combined meeting). Unanimous roll call (6 ayes).- Ordinance 2267 (Environmental impact statement requirement for certain developments) : Introduced on first reading; public hearing set for December8, 2025. Unanimous (6 ayes).- Ordinace 2268 (Sary setting for officers, department heads, and employees) : Introduced on first reading; public hearing set for December8, 2025. Unanimous (6 ayes).- Meeting schedule change: The regular meeting of December10, 2025 is canceled and combined with the Monday, December8, 2025 meeting at 6 PM.n

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everyone. Today is Monday, November 24th, and the time is 6 03 p.m. This meeting is officially called to order. Please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. Thank you. Madam Clerk, roll call, please. Councilmember Brusher. Here. Councilmember Coyle. Here. Councilmember Harris. Councilmember Patel. Here. Councilmember Batilleo? Here. Councilmember Pointer. Present. Councilmember Schmuel. Yeah. Thank you. Madam Clerk, adequate notice, please. Adequate notice of this meeting is required by the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975 has been provided by the INE Resent Home News Tribune Star Allegher Desi Talk on November 18th, 2024, and post-main lobbying missile complex on that same thing. Thank you, Madam Clerk. As far as council president's remarks, I'm just going to note a meeting change. Wednesday, December 10th, regular meeting is canceled and will be combined with Monday, December 8th's meeting. So Monday, December 8th will be a combined meeting here in Council Chambers at 6 p.m. Thank you. At this time we'll move to unfinished businesses, ordinances for further consideration, public hearing, and final adoption. Any questions, comments, or concerns from my colleagues regarding ordinance 2264 or ordinance 2265. Seeing none, we'll move on to proposed ordinances. Any questions, comments, or concerns from my colleagues. Council President. Yes, Councilman Patel. Uh for 2266. I just want to say that I think uh it's good that we're moving from 25 to 20 percent uh for the compliance, and I think this will give us give the residents more flexibility and also provide more canopy uh if shade for the residents to enjoy. Thank you, uh councilman. Any other comments? Seeing none, move on to seven review of the minutes. Any questions, comments, or concerns for the minutes of November 12th, 2025. Seeing none, move on to review of the agenda. Eight from the business administrator, a resolution awarding contract for the furnishing of cellular phone services, wireless cards, and accessories, not to exceed 250,000, and B resolution awarding contract for medical services not to exceed 150,000. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Seeing none, moving to nine, department of finance, a resolution approving disbursements, b resolution authorizing refund for redemption of tax sales certificates, C resolution authorizing refund of tax overpayments, D refund of order overpayments, E. Refund of overpayments by successful tax court appeal, F authorizing transfer of funds in 2025 current fund appropriations, G and H resolution requesting approval for items for revenue and appropriations. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Seeing none, moving to 10, Department of Planning and Engineering, A through I are various refunds for uh fees and bonds. Any questions, comments, or concerns? None eleven from the Department of Public Works, A and B or resolutions releasing street opening Estros.

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