Matthew Shafai

The Council discussed the introduction of a bond ordinance for the Fire House Improvement Project Phase II and reviewed various consent resolutions. Key actions included the authorization of bill payments, the appointment of a new public works laborer, and the granting of a real estate property tax exemption to a disabled veteran. The council also authorized participation in the Community Development Block Grant program, rejected all bids for the CDBG Firehouse Improvement project, and formally adopted an Affirmative Marketing Plan worksheet.

The council conducted a public hearing and approved the 2026 Municipal Budget, including an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP Bank. Additionally, the council authorized the payment of bills and the renewal of alcoholic beverage control licenses for the 2026-2027 period. Various committee reports were provided by council members regarding streets and roads, personnel, water and sewer, buildings and grounds, finance, and community relations.

The council meeting addressed various borough business including a report on health benefit updates for borough staff, the suspension of chipping operations due to DEP requirements, and the need for upgrades to an AED machine. Committee reports covered infrastructure issues such as sidewalk pitting, environmental compliance for water and sewer, and planning for an upcoming parade. Legislative actions included the introduction of an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and the establishment of a CAP bank. Additionally, the council approved a series of resolutions regarding payment of bills, changes to employee health insurance benefits, and the introduction and self-examination of the 2026 municipal budget.

The council received reports covering various municipal departments including streets and roads, personnel and ordinances, water and sewer, buildings and grounds, IT, finance, legal, and community relations. New business involved the authorization of bill payments and the approval of advertisements for bid receipts regarding fire house improvements.

The meeting included reports from the Mayor and various council committees concerning streets and roads, personnel, ordinances, water and sewer, buildings and grounds, IT, finance, and community relations. The council passed resolutions authorizing the payment of bills totaling $204,173.95 and the advertisement for receipt of bids regarding FY 2025 CDBG Fire House improvements.