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Pompton Lakes introduces 2025 municipal budget; public hearing set for April 23
Summary
Council approved a self-examination resolution and formally introduced the 2025 municipal budget, setting a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. April 23; copies of the budget were made available at the clerk’s office and online.
Pompton Lakes Borough Council approved a self-examination resolution and introduced the borough’s municipal budget for 2025, scheduling a public hearing on the budget and tax resolution for 7:30 p.m. on April 23 at the Municipal Building.
At the meeting the council approved a “self-examination” resolution required by local budget process (identified in the agenda as resolution 25-1-48). The clerk read the public notice telling residents where they may review copies of the budget (Municipal Building, 25 Lakes Avenue, business hours and online) and stating the time and place for the April 23 hearing.
Council members moved and seconded the introduction of the 2025 municipal budget; the motion carried on roll call. The clerk also read the formal notice required under the Open Public Meetings Act (1975, chapter 231) about timely posting of the meeting agenda and proper public notice.
During public comment a resident thanked Councilwoman Paula Dore for voting against a recent apartment development approval and raised concerns about paid parking for business employees; the mayor and administrator clarified employee rates and said staff would follow up on a separate question about plywood coverings at a development and a proposed mural project.
Copies of the proposed budget are available at the clerk’s office and on the borough website; residents may present objections or comments during the April 23 public hearing.
Votes at a glance: The council approved the self-examination resolution (25-1-48) by motion and introduced the 2025 municipal budget (identifier given in packet; exact ordinance/resolution number as printed in the packet was presented to council). The clerk scheduled the statutorily required public hearing for April 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
The council instructed staff to make budget documents available to the public and to return on April 23 for the scheduled hearing and any formal adoption votes.“The hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Municipal Building on Wednesday, 04/23/2025 at 07:30PM,” the clerk read, according to the transcript.
