Stephen F. Labb

The meeting included discussions regarding the cost and reason for hydrant services, a review of the Zoning Officer, and several resolutions related to accepting a grant from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund, authorizing a contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers for environmental investigation, budget appropriation transfers, and appointing a police officer. An ordinance to regulate standards for keeping animals and another to amend parking regulations were adopted. An ordinance amending fees for bulk pick up was tabled. Concerns were raised about a business operating at the former Cafeteria Lopez location and the old Whispers Lounge building being used as a daycare. There were discussions about recycling pickup schedules, the need for a dedicated Code Enforcement Officer, road repairs, and potholes on Lanning Avenue. The meeting also acknowledged Councilman Rambo's service as his term was coming to an end and announced the approval of a TAMF Grant for transportation services.

The meeting addressed various topics including the approval of the bill list, with clarifications on an item related to Summit Risk and the Borough's risk insurance coverage through the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF). The council also considered resolutions recognizing Myles Martin for athletic achievement, congratulating Bishop Courtney Pope for pastoral services, and honoring Betty Jones' birthday. Public session comments included concerns about conditions on Straughn Lane, trash disposal issues, and the deteriorating intersection of Bay Street and Broad Street. The upcoming arrival of Fine Fare Supermarket to Penns Grove was announced.

The meeting addressed various topics, including housing and zoning updates, code enforcement activities, and reports on completed inspections and issued summonses. Discussions covered upcoming recreation events, public works efforts, and departmental reports from the Business Administrator and Finance Officer. The council considered a resolution to authorize the release of a mortgage and discussed ongoing legal matters, the Broadband Grant project, and the Rideshare Program. There was also a proposal to honor Bruce Willis, a native of the area, by naming a street or renaming Memorial Park in his honor. Public session comments included concerns about trash collection, parking issues, and the rideshare program.

The resolution authorizes the release of performance guarantees and the posting of a maintenance guarantee for Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. t/a Gateway Community Partnership, for the property located at 11 North Broad Street. It adopts the recommendations of the Borough Engineer to release the Public Facilities Performance Guarantee and the Safety and Stabilization Letter of Credit, contingent upon the activation of a Maintenance Guarantee for the Public Facilities and the payment of all outstanding invoices from Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc. related to the project.

The resolution authorizes the Tax Collector to make adjustments to the tax records, specifically to cancel taxes along with corresponding assessments and refund overpayments for property owners who have qualified as Totally Disabled Veterans/Widow of Totally Disabled Veterans and are entitled to tax-exempt status as ordered by the New Jersey Division of Taxation.