Desiree Buck

The budget includes anticipated revenues from various sources such as surplus, local revenues, state aid, grants, and delinquent taxes. It outlines appropriations for operating expenses, deferred charges, capital improvements, debt service, and reserve for uncollected taxes. The budget also details the calculation of the spending cap and levy cap, as well as information on employee group insurance and health benefits waivers.

The municipal budget for the fiscal year 2025 includes revenues from surplus, miscellaneous sources, and delinquent taxes. State aid and dedicated Uniform Construction Code fees are also anticipated. The budget covers general appropriations for municipal purposes and excludes certain items from the 'CAPS'. A portion is allocated for a reserve for uncollected taxes. The budget also details revenues, including licenses, fees, fines, interest, and state aid, as well as dedicated UCC fees and shared service agreements.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various municipal matters. The 2025 Municipal Budget was adopted. An ordinance was introduced for acquiring capital equipment and improvements, along with another ordinance amending residential parking regulations. The committee approved several resolutions related to police department, recycling, recreation, fire department, transportation, tax clerk appointment, affordable housing, rental inspector appointment, shared services, roadway improvements, liquor license transfer, deputy tax collector services, and an employment agreement amendment. A proposal for a Transportation Alternative Set Aside Grant Application and a NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant Application were approved. Purchases over $5,000 were approved. Public comments were heard regarding the Ark Brewery Liquor License, the Mayor's absence, tax increases, cannabis businesses, flood hazards, and trash collection reimbursements. The payment of bills was approved. An executive session was held to discuss contract negotiations and attorney-client privilege.

The agenda includes presentations such as Officer of the 2nd Quarter 2025 and a proclamation honoring Ava Morton, the 2025 Burlington County Farm Fair Queen. It also covers a consent agenda with resolutions for various approvals, including revenue and appropriation requests, appointments, guarantee releases, contract awards, shared services agreements, and support for a retail cannabis establishment. Additionally, the agenda addresses correspondence, unfinished and new business, approval of purchases over $5,000, payment of bills, comments from the public and the Township Committee, a caucus agenda, and an executive session regarding litigation, personnel matters, negotiation, and attorney-client privilege.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a resolution for a Clean Communities Grant, adjustments to an account pursuant to the Totally Disabled Veteran Exemption, and resolutions authorizing the release of maintenance bonds for various entities. The committee also discussed and authorized a referendum on transitioning the Lumberton Volunteer Fire Department to a combination fire department and approved the purchase of a rear loader through Sourcewell. Additionally, there was discussion regarding support for truck weight restrictions, renewal of membership in the Burlington County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, and the submission of grant applications for transportation and park rehabilitation projects. The committee also went into executive session to discuss contract negotiations and attorney-client privilege.