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Council approves capital and zoning ordinances, awards liquor license, and confirms seasonal appointments
Summary
At the meeting the council introduced and approved several ordinances (first and second readings), awarded a plenary retail consumption license, approved a consent agenda and confirmed seasonal/temporary personnel. The bond ordinance authorizes a $3.8 million capital program and the body‑art zoning ordinance was passed on second reading.
The Borough of Rutherford council moved a batch of ordinance and resolution actions during the meeting.
Key votes and procedural actions included:
- Amendments to the agenda (Resolution 113 changes): effective date changed to 05/05/2025; consent additions to obtain a certification of eligibles for police lieutenant and approval of a conditional military leave of absence for Liam Fitzsimmons effective 05/02/2025. Roll call: approved unanimously.
- Administrative Code amendment (Chapter 5): passed on first reading/advertisement. Motion noted as moved by a council member and seconded;…
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