Kenilworth council approves consent agenda; introduces zoning ordinance — key votes

The Kenilworth Borough Council approved several routine measures by unanimous votes at its March meeting, including a six-item consent agenda, minutes approval and introduction of a zoning ordinance.

A consent agenda comprising Resolutions 25-90 through 25-95 was approved in a single motion and roll-call vote. The council also approved the minutes of the Feb. 19, 2025 meeting (including the executive session minutes) on a motion by Councilman Fenestrella seconded by Councilman Morrow.

Separately, the council introduced Ordinance 2025-02 (land-use amendments to permit houses of worship in the commercial zone and add pet daycare facilities) on introduction; the ordinance will return for public hearing and possible adoption at the April meeting.

Recorded roll-call tallies for the motions reported in the meeting transcript:

- Minutes (02/19/2025) — Motion: made by Councilman Fenestrella, seconded by Councilman Morrow; roll call recorded as affirmative votes (motion passed).

- Consent agenda (Resolutions 25-90 through 25-95) — Motion: made by Councilwoman Giordano Pacerno, seconded by Councilman Scurries; roll call: Councilman Boyle — yes; Councilman Finestrella — yes; Councilwoman Giordano Pacerno — yes; Councilman Morrow — yes; Councilman Piper — yes; Councilman Scurries — yes. Resolutions approved; each item to be recorded individually in the minutes.

- Ordinance 2025-02 (introduction) — Motion: made by Councilman Scurries, seconded by Councilwoman Giordano Pacerno; roll call: Councilman Boyle — yes; Councilman Finistrella — yes; Councilwoman Giordano Pacerno — yes; Councilman Morrow — yes; Councilman Piper — yes; Councilman Scurries — yes. Ordinance scheduled for April public hearing and adoption.

The council did not take final votes on the ordinance at this meeting; the consent agenda and minutes approvals were procedural.