Dennis Chuderwicz

The meeting agenda addressed the adoption of bylaws for the Stormwater Authority via Resolution No. 2026-01. Key business items included the review and approval of work authorizations for engineering services provided by The Gateway Engineers, specifically for MS4 permit compliance, storm sewer system CCTV data management, and storm sewer mapping. Additionally, the agenda covered the ratification of previous bill payments and included an update on the executive director's activities, including stormwater billing integration and pollution reduction planning.

The meeting was a Reorganization Meeting focused on formalizing the new/re-elected Borough officials. Key agenda items included the administration of the Oath of Office for newly elected and re-elected officials, including the Mayor, Councilpersons, and Tax Collector. The agenda also covered the nomination and election process for Council President, Council Vice-President, and Council President Pro Tem. Furthermore, the process for finalizing appointments to Council Committees and representatives to external Boards and Organizations was outlined, with final announcements expected prior to the January 20th Council Meeting. The session concluded with a period for public comment and an inaugural reception.

The meeting agenda includes informational items such as a presentation on the Give Back Fund to the Brentwood Food Pantry and the annual 2024 Borough Audit Report review by the Auditor. Samantha Lockel from GoGov Apps Inc. is scheduled for a software presentation. Action items involve accepting departmental and borough manager reports (for the period ending December 31, 2025), appointing Eugene Werner as chair of the Vacancy Board (Resolution No. 2026-15), and announcing 2026 Council committee appointments. The Mayor's report includes the swearing-in of Zachery O'Halloran to the Police Department. The Administrative and Finance Committee section covers actions on financial matters, including ratifying bill payments for December 2025, accepting the Treasurer's Report, reappointing the Borough Solicitor (Resolution No. 2026-02), setting the mileage reimbursement rate (Resolution No. 2026-03), establishing depositories for municipal funds (Resolution No. 2026-04), and authorizing prepayment of routine invoices/payroll (Resolution No. 2026-05). Further financial actions include designating signatories for accounts (Resolution No. 2026-06), selecting newspapers of record (Resolution No. 2026-07), reappointing Special Legal Counsel (Resolution No. 2026-08) and Labor Counsel (Resolution No. 2026-09), exonerating the Tax Collector for uncollected 2024 taxes (Resolution No. 2026-10), and making appointments to the SHACOG Boards (Resolutions No. 2026-13 and 2026-14). There is also consideration for advertising an ordinance regarding delinquent tax collection fees (Ordinance No. 2026-1330). The Public Works Committee agenda includes authorizing the hiring of summer employees and a discussion regarding amending the Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance for commercial areas. The Parks and Recreation Committee plans to designate Special Events (Resolution No. 2026-11), permit alcohol sales at special events (Resolution No. 2026-12), and approve agreements for stage rental and pool management services for the 2026 season. The Public Safety Committee agenda includes reappointing the Emergency Management Coordinator (Resolution No. 2026-01) and renewing the police vehicle washing contract; discussion items include an Electronic Notification System and the purchase of pedestrian crossing signs.

The Council meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as accepting department and borough manager's reports, approving minutes from previous meetings, accepting the Treasurer's Report, ratifying the payment of bills, advertising ordinances for sewage fees and tax levy, adopting resolutions for fee schedules and the proposed budget, amending the personnel manual, and renewing the Borough Manager Agreement. It also covered accepting the resignation of a Public Works Department employee, reappointing members to the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, approving an updated agreement with Comcast for ALPR cameras, renewing an agreement with Rave Mobile Safety for the Rave 911 System, and supporting the annual "Buy Brentwood" campaign. Additionally, reports from the Parks and Recreation Department and the Community & Economic Development Director were reviewed, covering topics such as event planning, park maintenance, facility rentals, and business development updates.

The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes from previous meetings, discussing and potentially adopting bylaws for the Stormwater Authority, and considering the FY 2026 Stormwater Fee Rates. The Stormwater Authority is also set to discuss the Stormwater Management Fee Structure and Equivalent Residential Unit methodology, which includes establishing the ERU, approving property classifications, adopting a stormwater management fee, approving the 2026 Stormwater Management Fund Budget, authorizing a transfer from the Stormwater Management Fund to the Borough's General Fund, and directing an annual review of the stormwater fee, ERU structure, and program budget.