At the Aug. 19 meeting the Linden City Council approved the consent agenda covering items 1 through 5, including bills, departmental revenue reports, events and personnel transactions.

The council approved the payment of bills totaling $2,598,665.21; the mayor, council president and finance chairwoman signed the vouchers and the register was filed with the clerk. The city treasurer’s July investments were reported at a rate of 4.15 percent.

Departmental receipts and program reports included building- and zoning-related revenue of $115,217 for building permits and additional permit fees, court settlements of $25,650 and a total monthly revenue figure of $143,717. Emergency medical services (EMS) collections for July were $95,863.76, bringing 2025 EMS deposits to $601,271.66 according to the Fire Committee report. The construction code department reported 101 permits issued, 709 certificates processed and 86 summonses for July.

The Board of Health announced its fourth annual health fair will be Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at School 1 gym with free screenings and immunizations. The library and recreation offices announced a string of community engagement events and ice-cream socials across wards in late August and early September; the mayor’s office, police and fire departments will take part.

On personnel and staffing, the council approved a set of appointments and resignations across departments listed on the agenda. Highlights include the posting for an electrical inspector (part time, salary range $39.37–$65.00 per hour), conversion of Keri Close to full-time code enforcement at $20/hour effective Aug. 20, 2025, appointment of Mark Aniko as part-time building inspector at $50/hour (subject to pre-employment requirements), two computer services technician appointments at an annual salary of $42,071, and multiple seasonal and full-time hires in community services and court personnel. The council also approved annual stipends in lieu of overtime of approximately $2,500 for deceased-animal removal for named staff. Several resignations in good standing were accepted and posted positions will be advertised.

Why it matters: The consent agenda bundles routine but legally required actions—payments, staffing changes and event approvals—so departments can continue operations. Personnel appointments and stipend approvals have immediate budget and service implications for city operations.

Council vote: The consent agenda and the payment-of-bills motion passed on roll call; the transcript records council members voting yes on the motions as the motion was carried and recorded.