At a glance: council adopts ordinance on redevelopment plan, introduces safety and fire‑discipline ordinances; consent agenda clears sixteen items

The Borough of Madison Mayor and Council approved multiple legislative and consent‑agenda items during the meeting.

Ordinances - Ordinance 1‑2025: The council adopted an amended development plan for property at Block 3303, Lot 2 under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (NJSA 48:12A‑1 to ‑89). The ordinance passed on second reading by roll call vote with recorded ‘yes’ votes from Council President Ehrlich, Councilmember Landrigan, Councilmember Range, Councilmember Harlan Putis, Councilmember Honohan and Councilmember Forte. - Ordinance 2‑2025: Introduced on first reading. The measure would appropriate $65,000 from the general capital improvement fund to purchase and install 12 solar radar speed signs and other pedestrian‑safety equipment at various locations. The ordinance was moved and seconded for first reading and will return for a public hearing in February 2025. - Ordinance 3‑2025: Introduced on first reading. The measure updates Chapter 18 of the borough code regarding the fire department disciplinary process; it was moved and seconded for first reading and will return for a public hearing in February 2025.

Consent agenda and resolutions - The council approved the consent agenda (Resolution 55‑2025 through Resolution 68‑2025) in a single motion. The consent agenda included: continuation of the electric utility rebate program for 2025 (one‑time $200 credit for income‑eligible residents), raffle licenses for local organizations, a professional services contract to EWMA Environmental Consulting for an environmental resource inventory (not to exceed $12,000), shared‑service IT agreements with neighboring municipalities, awards for janitorial services, maintenance contracts for the municipal radio system, appointment to a per‑diem public‑safety telecommunications position, funding line items for AMI reading fees and utility payment processing, and authorization for project manager appointment (salary shown in the agenda). The council recorded unanimous roll‑call support for the consent agenda.

Other formal actions - The council approved prior executive minutes and approved payment vouchers totaling $5,743,525.75 across municipal, capital, electric and water funds.

Each adopted item will be reflected in the official minutes and published as required by law; several items (including the redevelopment ordinance and capital appropriations) require further administrative steps to implement.