Susan Miller

The meeting included the swearing in of new and reappointed members and the election and appointment of various board positions, including Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Solicitor, Engineer, and Planner. The Board designated the official newspaper and established the schedule for 2026 Planning Board and Development Review Committee meetings. Additionally, the Board established a policy for combined Planning/Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings and reviewed a bulk variance request for Salerno Construction Corp.

The council agenda included proclamations for Tony Saban and an oath of office for Captain Jackson Harrington, alongside presentations regarding safety and a snowman contest. The consent agenda covered the payment of bills and vouchers, confirmation of administrative and mayoral appointments, the permanent hiring of a laborer and a construction secretary, and an agreement for janitorial services. New business included motions to authorize advertisements for water meter and water component bids, and the internal posting and advertisement for a Municipal Clerk replacement.

The meeting focused on the annual reorganization of the council, including the administration of oaths of office for newly elected council members and the election of the Council President for the year. A significant portion of the agenda involved the adoption of various resolutions, such as the appointment of professional service providers including the borough solicitor, auditor, engineer, and various legal counsels. Additionally, the council addressed administrative matters like the adoption of a temporary budget, designation of official newspapers, approval of council committee appointments, and setting of borough holidays and business hours.

The council agenda included standing committee reports, the consideration of various resolutions such as the payment of bills and vouchers, the refund of construction permit fees, the cancellation of taxes for disabled veterans, and the authorization of engineering inspection escrow fees. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the approval of raffle licenses, the authorization of a closed session for personnel and contractual matters, the conduct of an electronic tax sale, and the adoption of emergency temporary appropriations. New business involved a motion to award a contract for playground equipment, as well as the introduction of ordinances regarding the regulation of cannabis establishments and reimbursement for fire department services.

The council agenda included a diverse range of items including committee reports, the consideration of firefighter membership, and the adoption of an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The meeting also involved introducing an ordinance regarding compensation for borough employees. Key resolutions featured authorizing payments, canceling municipal lien balances, managing roadway improvement projects, awarding contracts for affordable housing services, accepting a state grant for community security, and handling property tax matters. Old and new business topics addressed potential property sales, street lighting requests, tree removal policies, and the procurement of an emergency generator.