Borough Of Garwood Meeting Of The Mayor And Council
The meeting included a public hearing on the annual municipal budget, followed by the adoption of resolutions related to reading the budget by title only and finalizing the municipal and user-friendly budgets. The Council discussed several ordinances, including a salary ordinance, a bond ordinance for public improvements, and amendments to borough code sections regarding traffic and municipal office hours. Additionally, the Council ratified sidebar agreements with the police and teamsters unions, authorized the Garwood Rocks! event, appointed a new police officer, renewed membership in the Bergen Municipal Employee Benefits Fund, and reviewed the introduction of updated by-laws. A financial matter involving anticipated litigation was slated for discussion in executive session.
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The meeting included a presentation of the 2026 capital budget, followed by updates from the Borough Engineer, Mayor, and Borough Administrator. The council conducted a public hearing and finalized the adoption of an ordinance to establish a CAP Bank and introduced a new salary ordinance. Various committee reports were presented, including updates on fire and OEM, community development, and public works. The council approved the submission of a recycling tonnage report, the appointment of a municipal humane law enforcement officer, the procurement of a HVAC system for the fire department, and the purchase of a new police vehicle. Several new appointments were made to the Planning Board and Small Business Association Executive Board, followed by an executive session for legal matters.
Apr 23, 2026·Board meeting
Borough Of Garwood Mayor And Council Meeting Agenda
The agenda covers several administrative and financial items, including a capital budget presentation and the final adoption and public hearing for an ordinance to establish a cap bank. New business includes the introduction of a salary ordinance and several mayoral appointments to the Planning Board and Small Business Association. The consent agenda features resolutions for submitting a recycling tonnage report, appointing a municipal humane law enforcement officer, authorizing an HVAC project for the fire department, purchasing a police vehicle, and the payment of bills and payroll. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss matters under attorney-client privilege.
Mar 26, 2026·Board meeting
Borough Of Garwood Meeting Of The Mayor And Council
The meeting included the introduction of an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding prohibited activities in parks, facilities, and playgrounds. Several resolutions were discussed and adopted, including recognition of NJ Local Government Week, establishing the 2026 recreation summer camp rates, and various personnel appointments including a Public Agency Compliance Officer, Assessment Search Officer, and Local Registrar. Additionally, the Council authorized budget transfers, the issuance and sale of general improvement bonds, a public auction for unclaimed property through Municibid, a professional service contract for an employee assistance program, and a pilot program agreement for drones as a first responder. The council also authorized updates to municipal court fines and approved the payment of bills and payroll.
