Keith Anderson

The agenda for the public hearing focuses on the vacation of property pertaining to a part of Truax Street. The meeting structure includes an opening segment for call to order and roll call, a public comment section dedicated to the Truax Street vacation matter, and a closing segment for adjournment.

The meeting involved several key actions, including receiving and filing communications such as bank statements and a portfolio monitoring report, and receiving an update from the Investment Consultant regarding positive performance for Q4, the fiscal year, and the calendar year 2025. The board also received the Trenton Fire & Police Q4 2025 Performance Report. A Service Provider Review Schedule was received for discussion at the next meeting. The board approved total invoice payments amounting to $39,413.34 to various service providers, including Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc., CavMac, Mariner Institutional, LLC, and National Investment Services. Under New Business, the schedule conflict for a board member was noted for future discussion.

The meeting involved agenda modifications for reviewing invoices, specifically those related to Postemployment Benefits Funding Valuation and GASB 74/75 compliance from CavMac. Communications received, including several OSAIC Statements covering October through December 2025 and a Notice of Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Settlement, were ordered to be placed on file. The Investment Consultant presented the 4th Quarter 2025 report, an Executive Summary check list, and discussed portfolio allocation as of December 31, 2025, including equity, fixed income, and cash equivalents, noting the total portfolio value was $24,058,073 as of January 16, 2026. Resolutions were passed to receive and file the compliance documentation, quarterly report, and Section 149 Health Care Timeline. Finally, several invoices were reviewed and approved for payment, and a note was made regarding a member's absence from the July 2026 meeting.

The proceedings included an inauguration ceremony featuring the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, during which three council members were sworn in for their next terms. Key discussions and presentations involved recognizing two Lieutenants from the police department, Scott Stadler and Greg Brewster, for completing the Staff and Command participation program; Lieutenant Brewster received an award for research on appropriate holsters, and Lieutenant Stadler for a proposal regarding a Citizens Police Academy. Additionally, two new police officers, Colin Slater and Mason Walls, were formally sworn in and received their badges. The regular meeting portion also included the approval of the minutes from the November 3rd regular meeting, and preliminary discussions regarding the logistics of the ongoing ceremony and subsequent regular meeting.

The City Council meeting addressed several items, including excusing the absence of one Councilwoman. The presentation of the Time Capsule was rescheduled to the next meeting. Awards were presented to the Holiday Window Decorating contest winners. The Council approved the Mayor's appointments to the Cultural Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and reappointment to the Planning Commission for terms expiring January 1, 2029. Key administrative items included receiving and filing line-item budget adjustments from the 33rd District Court. The Council accepted quotes for painting the interior of the Westfield Activities Center ($21,525.00) and for audio/visual component installation at the same center ($73,502.00), both funded by Capital Improvements. Disbursements totaling $2,925,594.96 were approved. The session concluded with a Closed Session to discuss litigation, resulting in the acceptance and approval of the settlement for Cassette/Butkin vs. City of Trenton.