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City Council Meeting June 1, 2026
Monday, Jun 1, 2026
Notices to Proceed Issued for Engineering Services on Pump Station, Park Avenue, and Transit Village Projects
Resolution 107 authorizes a notice to proceed to CME Associates for engineering services for pump station improvements at Evans Lane, amounting to $8,000. Resolution 108 authorizes a notice to proceed to Mott MacDonald Associates for engineering services for Park Avenue improvements under the NJ DOT Municipal Aid Program, in the amount of $70,000. Resolution 109 authorizes a notice to proceed to Mott MacDonald Associates for engineering services for the Transit Village Program from Old Turnpike to Main Street to Madison Project, in the amount of $45,000.
City Council Approves Tax Abatement, Engineering Services, Grant Applications, License Renewals, and Emergency Appropriation
The meeting included several resolutions, including authorizing the execution of a tax abatement agreement with Casanova Today LLC, notices to proceed for engineering services for various projects, and applications for grants. Other resolutions approved renewals of publican, limited retail distribution, and limited retail consumption liquor licenses for the 2016-2017 term. An emergency temporary appropriation was authorized. Two add-on resolutions were introduced: one for a salary increase for the business administrator, Robert Laws, and another authorizing special counsel for a declaratory judgment. Roll calls and votes were recorded for most resolutions.
City Council Approves Salary Increase for Business Administrator and Authorizes Declaratory Judgment Action
Resolution 119, an add-on item, authorizes a salary increase for the business administrator, Robert Laws. Resolution 120, also an add-on, authorizes special counsel to pursue a declaratory judgment of the court to issue determinations of the appropriate authority, addressing a question regarding the role of council and the mayor.
Tax Abatement Agreement with Casanova Today LLC Authorized
Ordinance number five, on its second reading, authorizes the execution of a tax abatement agreement with Casanova Today LLC for properties located at 14-16 and 1828 Old Turnpike. The public hearing for this ordinance was held during a regular session.
Positive Community Initiatives and Infrastructure Improvements Recognized by Residents
Multiple public comments highlighted positive community initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Mr. Hill recognized President Carla Thomas for a senior bus trip, the upcoming Unity Day at the park, and the mayor's gospel jazz festival. He also inquired about the splash park opening and movie nights. Mr. Brown and Mr. Carrington praised the installation of stop signs and speed signs on various streets, noting their effectiveness in traffic control. Ms. Kearns thanked Councilwoman Carla Thomas for a senior outing. Mr. Hill III was recognized for his assistance with veterans' activities, particularly posting flags.
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