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Clark council authorizes sale of township-owned lot on Halliday Street; minimum bid mentioned by residents
Summary
The council authorized the sale of Block 125 Lot 11 on Halliday Street as surplus property under NJSA 40A:12-1 et seq. Residents asked whether adjoining homeowners typically buy such small, nonbuildable lots and noted a published minimum bid of $255,000.
The Township of Clark on Monday authorized the sale of a township-owned parcel identified as Block 125 Lot 11 on Halliday Street, finding the lot “not required for public purposes” and authorizing disposition under state law (NJSA 40A:12-1 et seq.). The council approved the resolution by roll-call vote.
Why it matters: The township said it seeks to remove the maintenance and liability burden for small parcels it no longer needs. Residents asked how the town disposes of such lots and whether neighbors or third parties usually buy them.
Council discussion and action: Business Administrator Jim Ulrich described the property as surplus and said selling it eliminates the township’s responsibility for maintenance and liability. The resolution passed on a roll-call vote; details such as minimum-bid amounts and sale process will be handled through the clerk’s office and the township’s bidding procedures.
Public questions: Resident Nancy Tewasquez asked whether these lots commonly sell to adjoining homeowners or third parties and observed that the minimum bid listed in meeting materials was $255,000. The clerk explained appraised minimums are set by an independent appraiser and that buyers must follow zoning and permitting processes if they seek to alter the lot after purchase.
Discussion vs. decision: The council authorized the sale as a formal resolution (decision). Staff clarified the sale will follow the township’s appraisal and bidding process; no specific buyer or planned use was presented at the meeting.
Next steps: The clerk and the business administrator will proceed with the statutory sale process, including appraisal-based minimum bids and public notice, and the town will process any subsequent zoning or permitting requests from purchasers.
Ending: Residents with questions about a specific parcel were advised to contact the clerk’s office or the tax assessor for ownership and sale details.
