Ed Farrell

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An ordinance amending the Township Code to add a category of structures to the Sanitary Sewer Schedule of Rates and Connection Fee Schedule was adopted, as well as an ordinance to exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and establish a Cap Bank. Additionally, ordinances related to Parks and Recreation Areas and restricted parking zones for handicapped residents were introduced. Resolutions were approved for shared services agreements, personnel appointments, tax refunds, revenue and appropriation requests, sale of tax sale certificates, and budget-related items. The public hearing on the 2022 budget was held, and the budget was subsequently adopted. Other topics included approving a junior firefighter application, a request from Saint Michael's Mutual Club, and accepting a resignation. The meeting also touched on yard waste collection, upcoming community events, and potential shared services with other fire companies.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several ordinances, including amendments to the Greenwich Township Code related to sanitary sewer rates and park and recreation areas. The council also addressed exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits and establishing a cap bank. Resolutions were passed concerning appointments, shared services agreements, re-appointments, extensions of temporary use permits, tax refunds for disabled veterans, canceling outstanding checks, renewal agreements with Delta Dental, and the introduction of the 2022 budget. Quotes were reviewed and approved for tree removal, equipment for beaver dam removal, and volleyball nets. The council also discussed trailer parking regulations and various reports from council members and committees.

The Township Council discussed and approved an ordinance canceling certain unfunded appropriation balances for various capital projects, totaling $100,000. The Capital Budget was amended to align with the provisions of this ordinance. Public notices were issued regarding the ordinance's introduction and final adoption, with details on where copies could be accessed.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting and the receiving and filing of correspondence. A resolution was adopted regarding the granting of Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval to VOADV Property, Inc. There were no items under old or new business. The board also heard reports from the Solicitor, Planner, Engineer, and Secretary.

The Township Council of the Township of Greenwich found it necessary to increase its CY 2014 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year's final appropriations, to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens. The Township Council determined that a 3.0% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $281,133.48 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary. Any amount authorized that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.