Sayreville council introduces five ordinances, confirms appointments and adopts consent agenda

The Mayor and Borough Council of Sayreville approved a slate of introductory motions and a consent agenda during its January agenda meeting, introducing five ordinances on first reading, confirming appointments to municipal boards, and approving multiple administrative items by roll call.

Ordinances introduced on first reading - Ordinance 1-25: Fee for yearly farmers market license. Moved by Councilman Balca; public hearing scheduled as stated in the motion (meeting transcript lists the hearing date as 02/10/2024). Passed first reading on roll call. - Ordinance 2-25: Revisions to Riverton street names schematic map and amendment to the waterfront redevelopment plan. Moved by Councilman Zabrowski; public hearing set for 02/10/2025. Passed first reading on roll call. - Ordinance 3-25 and Ordinance 4-25: Supplements and amendments to Ordinance 40-23 fixing salaries of certain borough officials for years 2023–2027. Moved by Councilman Balca; both introduced on first reading with public hearings scheduled for 02/10/2025. Passed first reading on roll calls. - Ordinance 5-25: Accepting an amended easement in favor of the borough relative to Block 307.01, Lots 1.02 and 1.03. Moved by Councilman Zabrowski; passed first reading on roll call; public hearing set for 02/10/2025.

Appointments and confirmations - Mitch Cooper was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees (five‑year term) following a motion and roll-call confirmation. - Sherry Poe was appointed to a three‑year term on the Recreation Board following roll-call confirmation. - Gwendolyn Knight was reappointed as CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) administrator following a motion and roll-call confirmation.

Consent agenda and administrative items The council adopted a broad consent agenda that included: authorization to award non‑fair‑and‑open communication services contract to Jaffe Communications (not to exceed $40,000); acceptance of the Central Jersey Joint Insurance Fund 2025 Safety Incentive Program; renewal of grant‑planning administrative services with BRS Inc. (not to exceed $44,000); authorization to sell Block 371 Lot 2.03 on Johnson's Lane; purchase of ballistic carrier vests through cooperative pricing (not to exceed $153,725); a shared‑service agreement with East Brunswick for multiple services; an estimated $100,000 UES contract with New Jersey Tree Foundation for a floodplain restoration project; personnel promotions and appointments; and authority for CME Associates to prepare plans for preservation work on the old firehouse and resurfacing a walkway in Veterans Memorial Park.

Votes and notable roll-call particulars Council roll-call votes are recorded in the meeting minutes for each introduced ordinance and the consent agenda; several members recorded standard “yes” votes. On at least one resolution (resolution 39 referenced during public comment), one councilmember abstained pending more information, and the minutes record multiple council comments and follow‑ups on consent items.

What happens next: All introduced ordinances were approved for first reading and scheduled for public hearings on the dates listed in the motions; rejections, final adoptions, or additional hearings will be set at the publicly noticed hearings.