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her friendship and everything accomplished during her service. Wished her the best of luck on her retirement. He stated Councilwoman Updegrave ran alongside two terms and concurred with comments by Councilman Nixon. Councilwoman Updegrave didn’t have much to say but when she did it was informational. She researched and had notes available with answers to many questions. She worked very hard and will be the hardest person to replace. Wished everyone a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year. Hopes to work with everyone in the upcoming year.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRESSI - requested the Council join him in making this official for Township Clerk Eden and thanked her for her service and dedication from April 1997 through December 28, 2018 and wished her the best of luck on her retirement. After the agenda was posted on our township website, residents called to express Council made a great choice in appointing Janice Kisty for Township Clerk. She's been in the Township and has been part of the Council. She is knowledgeable on how our Township conducts business, she is dedicated and has served the Planning Board. The Council has never received so many positive comments prior to a Council meeting on an appointment the Council has to make. The Council looks forward to working with you.

ANDREW KERN - 23 WINCHESTER DRIVE – thanked Township Clerk Eden for her accomplishments as Township Clerk. Councilwoman Updegrave we only hope that the shoes we will be filling in a couple weeks can touch the honor, sincerity, and leadership that you have brought to this Council. Thanked Councilwoman Updegrave for her service.

ALEX SAUICKIE – 58 OVERLOOK DRIVE - thanked Councilman Martin for his service to the Council. Mr. Sauickie stated it has been a pleasure to know Councilwoman Updegrave and hopes to continue to represent our town. Mr. Sauickie stated he was hopeful to work alongside with Township Clerk Eden but nothing makes me happier than to hear about her retirement. He stated he looks forward to working with Ms. Kisty in the upcoming year.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRESSI invited everyone for cake and coffee after the meeting.

COUNCILMAN CALOGERO - wished everyone a Happy Holiday.

ABSENT: MARTIN

MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: NIXON

MOTION SECONDED BY: UPDEGRAVE

YES: CALOGERO, UPDEGRAVE, NIXON, BRESSI

ABSENT: MARTIN

8:15 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

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COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRESSI

ANN MARIE EDEN, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

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