The council held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding street and road specifications and road excavations. Key council business included the appointment of a new Municipal Clerk, salary adjustments for the Deputy Clerk, and authorization for purchasing data communications equipment and software. The council also declared an emergency regarding the repair of Moosepac wells and approved a payment plan for outstanding water charges. Furthermore, several resolutions were passed concerning the refund of tax overpayments, approval of paving estimates, grant agreements with the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund, and the authorization to auction abandoned vehicles.
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The council convened for an executive session covering confidential matters involving legal, personnel, collective bargaining, and property concerns, followed by a regular meeting. Key proceedings included special presentations, such as proclamations and oaths of office, and a public hearing regarding an ordinance amendment for municipal traffic codes. Business items included several procurement authorizations for IT software and equipment, radio communication hardware, and grounds maintenance machinery. Additionally, the council approved resolutions concerning payroll processing services, a water bill adjustment, a liquor license transfer, and the adoption of a new policy for handling voluminous or high-frequency public records requests. A first reading was conducted for an ordinance updating municipal street and road specifications, excavation regulations, and permitting requirements.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Jefferson Township Council Regular Meeting
The council held a public hearing for the adoption of an ordinance regarding inclusionary overlay zones for affordable housing. Other key agenda items included special presentations for a Mayor for the Day and an oath of office for a fire company member. The council addressed several administrative and financial resolutions, including the payment of bills, the finalization of a road paving project contract, the award of a contract for a trail extension, and the authorization of various state and county cooperative purchase agreements. Additionally, the council discussed resolutions supporting state legislation regarding school aid and opposing a bill related to land use planning, as well as initiating the process to vacate a portion of a public street and introducing ordinances concerning zoning regulations for shipping containers and signage.
