Apr 8, 2026Board meeting
Township of Hamilton Mercer Council Council Meeting
The Council reviewed several budget-related items and department operations. Discussions covered personnel vacancies within the construction office and the challenges of finding qualified licensed professionals. The council inquired about specific budget line items, including postage, publications, and overtime expenses in the planning and compliance division. Further discussions involved the restructuring of housing inspection staffing, legal service requirements for planning board challenges, and revenue projections from construction fees. The meeting also addressed the coordination between the public works and engineering departments regarding road maintenance projects and funding sources for transportation infrastructure.