The council held a public meeting where they conducted a hearing for an ordinance establishing salary grades and positions. Key business included the approval of several resolutions regarding tax office refunds, the purchase of a police pursuit vehicle, cybersecurity infrastructure upgrades, and a contract change order for the water main replacement project. The council also authorized the execution of memoranda of understanding for police participation in behavioral health crisis programs and approved promotions for various police department officers, including the promotion to captain and sergeant.
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Township of West Caldwell Mayor and Council Public Meeting Minutes
The council held a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1905 concerning comprehensive amendments to the municipal code chapters on zoning, land use, and property maintenance. Key discussion topics included updates to technical review fees, definitions for property maintenance such as bamboo removal, specific zoning district regulations for parking, conditional use standards for warehouses and fast-food restaurants, and general signage provisions. Additionally, the council reviewed amendments to permitted principal and accessory uses across various residential and business districts.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Township of West Caldwell Public Meeting
The meeting addressed several financial and administrative matters, including the passage of bond ordinances for municipal capital improvements and water utility upgrades. The Council approved a consent agenda covering various resolutions: reappointing the Municipal Clerk, authorizing participation in the Essex County Urban County Community Development Program, approving multiple raffle license requests, and processing refunds for construction and recreation fees. Additionally, the Council authorized personnel appointments within the police and public works departments, approved change orders for road improvement projects, awarded emergency contracts for facility repairs, and engaged engineering firms for school field and water system improvements. Discussion also touched upon pending amendments to zoning, land use procedures, and property maintenance ordinances.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
Township Of West Caldwell Public Meeting Minutes
The council held a municipal budget hearing to review and adopt the 2026 budget, including self-examination of the budget and authorization for reading by title. The meeting included the approval of a bond ordinance for various capital improvements, such as road paving and field improvements. Additionally, several resolutions were passed regarding the renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses, the authorization of emergency sewer line repair services, and the awarding of contracts for synthetic turf installation at the Grover Cleveland Middle School field and Francisco Park. The council also addressed non-represented employee salaries, approved professional revaluation services, authorized estimated tax bills, and expressed opposition to pending state legislation regarding the privatization of building inspections.
