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Votes at a glance: Millville commission approves multiple ordinances, resolutions and removes tax‑abatement item
Summary
At its March meeting the Millville City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, removed one tax‑abatement item from the agenda and authorized emergency repairs and contracts; roll‑call votes are listed below.
The Millville City Commission recorded votes on a number of agenda items during its March meeting, approving multiple ordinances on first and second reading, several resolutions, and removing one tax‑abatement ordinance from the agenda after staff and counsel determined the project did not meet eligibility requirements.
Key outcomes (roll call tallies included):
- Motion to pay the bills: approved (all voting yes).
- Removal of Ordinance (first reading item #4 — Glass Town Village five‑year tax abatement): approved (Commissioner Hewitt yes; Vice Mayor Watson yes; Commissioner Kasaboon yes; Commissioner Sui yes; Mayor Romnick yes). The commission removed the item after staff said the project was ineligible under ordinance section 65‑14.
- Ordinance, second reading, to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4‑45.14 (calendar year 2025): adopted (Commissioner Hewitt yes; Vice Mayor Watson yes; Commissioner Kasaboon yes; Commissioner Sui no; Mayor Romnick yes).
- Ordinance, second reading, amending Millville Police Department code to add lieutenants: adopted (see separate coverage). Vote: Hewitt yes; Watson yes; Kasaboon yes; Sui no; Romnick yes.
- Ordinance, first reading, authorizing a coin drop for the Millville Police Athletic League (June 15–16, 2025): moved on first reading (unanimous roll call yes).
- Ordinance, first reading, amending code to limit videotaping/audio recording in designated nonpublic forums in certain city offices: moved on first reading (unanimous roll call yes).
- Ordinance, first reading, approving a utility easement agreement with Atlantic City Electric for Block 49, Lot 4: moved on first reading (unanimous roll call yes).
- Ordinance, first reading, Livonia RE Management Corp 5‑year tax exemption/abatement (Livonia meat slicing facility at 650 Bridal Boulevard): moved on first reading (unanimous roll call yes); commissioners discussed eligibility and public commenters asked about tax impacts.
- Resolution authorizing a first amendment professional services contract with Anderson & Krieger LLP for FAA attorney services (increase to a not‑to‑exceed $30,000): approved (unanimous yes).
- Resolution to increase 2025 temporary budget appropriations: approved (Commissioner Hewitt yes; Vice Mayor Watson yes; Commissioner Kasaboon yes; Commissioner Sewey no; Mayor Romnick yes).
- Resolution authorizing an emergency contract/purchase order to Garrison Enterprise Inc. for repair related to South Jersey Gas Route 47 remediation (not to exceed $20,000): approved (unanimous yes). The council recorded a certification of funds by the CFO.
- Resolution modifying Parks and Public Properties work schedule (seasonal hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a half‑hour lunch beginning 03/31/2025 through 10/31/2025): approved (unanimous yes).
- Resolution authorizing adjustments to tax and utility records: approved (unanimous yes).
- Resolution awarding a non‑fair‑and‑open contract to Spatial Data Logic LLC for software services (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026; not to exceed $29,100): approved (unanimous yes). The CFO certified funds.
- Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 294‑2024 (notice of nonrenewal of the Millville Municipal Airport lease): approved (Hewitt yes; Watson yes; Kasaboon yes; Sui abstain; Romnick yes). This rescission allows the city to reopen negotiations with the DRBA but does not itself renew the lease.
- New business: motion to advertise bids for purchase of cargo trailers: approved (unanimous yes).
The votes listed above match the roll‑call tallies recorded in the meeting minutes. Several items were discussed in more detail — notably police staffing and the airport lease matter — and those items received separate, substantive debate.
