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Votes at a glance: Hawthorne council actions April 2, 2025
Summary
Summary of ordinances introduced and resolutions approved by the Hawthorne Borough Council on April 2, including budget ordinance introduction, fee ordinance first reading, and resolutions for apparatus purchase, affordable‑housing settlement, engineering and architectural services.
At its April 2 meeting the Hawthorne Borough Council recorded roll‑call votes on ordinances and resolutions. The council introduced two ordinances on first reading and approved multiple resolutions. Key actions recorded in the meeting minutes and roll call are listed below.
Votes and key details
- Introduction of 2025 municipal budget ordinance (BRO2‑2025 / Ordinance 23‑66‑25): Motion by Miele, second by Witecki. Roll call: Witecki yes; Sasso yes; Miele yes; Leosso yes; Bennett yes; Matthews yes. Outcome: Introduced; public hearing and final adoption set for 05/07/2025.
- Introduction of Ordinance 2367‑25 (amending parks and recreation fees, 1st reading): Motion by Mealy, second by Leosso. Council discussed lowering junior member fees and pre‑season sales processing; motion carried by roll call. Outcome: Ordinance passed first reading and scheduled for final passage on 05/07/2025.
- Resolution R63‑2025: Authorize purchase of fire rescue apparatus (vendor: Pierce) using funds authorized by bond ordinance 23‑62. Roll‑call record included one abstention (Woteki) and two no votes (Bennett, Matthews); motion carried.
- Resolution R604‑2025 (affordable housing settlement): Council approved a resolution authorizing settlement of a portion of the borough’s affordable‑housing litigation at a negotiated figure (200 units). Roll call indicated the resolution passed (recorded votes: four yes, two no).
- Resolution R65‑2025: Authorize Boswell Engineering for professional services for the 2025 road program. Motion passed by roll call.
- Resolution R66‑2025: Authorize Copa & Montalbano for architectural services for municipal building renovations. Motion passed by roll call.
Other procedural votes included routine motions to approve minutes, the administrative agenda, and bills. The minutes show the council carried motions for approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes and to record the administrative agenda.
Where it matters: the introduced ordinances move to second reading/public hearing on May 7; the resolutions permit contract execution, professional work to proceed, and settlement steps required to resolve pending litigation. Details of contracts, final prices and settlement documents will be provided in follow‑up materials and contract documents.
