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Lacey Township committee approves first readings, ordinances and dozens of contracts; committee advances park fee change
Summary
At its April 10 meeting the Township Committee held ordinance readings and approved a slate of resolutions and contract awards covering parks fees, vehicle purchases and public-safety equipment, a pavilion contract and multiple capital purchases; the committee also recorded budget- and school-related comments from members and the public.
The Lacey Township Committee on April 10 conducted first and second readings on ordinances, approved a wide set of resolutions awarding contracts under its capital budget, and advanced a revision to park fees.
The committee approved a first reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to amend Chapter 261 (Parks) to raise a recreation fee from $175 to $200 to reflect higher labor costs and wage adjustments. The committee also held a second reading and adopted Ordinance 2025-06 to vacate a portion of Plumstead Avenue in favor of an adjoining property owner at 720 Lacey Road.
Separately the township adopted a series of resolutions that awarded contracts for public-safety equipment and municipal capital purchases. Highlights included:
- Purchase of two 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicles from Winter Ford: $89,534 total.
- Purchase of a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee for the police department from Curt Rich Fleet Services: $42,097.
- Computer equipment for police vehicles from Dell Technologies: $5,773.10.
- Mobile and portable radio systems and e-ticket printers (Motorola Solutions and others): combined awards approximately $43,871.51 (individual line items recorded at meeting).
- A new computer server for the police department: $153,323.49.
- Security camera system for multiple township facilities (vendor listed via Carahsoft): $142,731.48.
- Two ambulance remounts awarded to VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists ($199,255.03) and DCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists ($156,949.29) for local emergency medical services.
- Purchase and installation of a pavilion at Heber Park to Ben Schafer Recreation Inc.: $292,614.84 (add-on item approved at the meeting).
- Roof replacement for Bamber Lake Firehouse: $33,550; other public-works and recreation equipment purchases (as listed below) were approved under budgeted capital items.
Committee members cast roll-call votes on each item during the meeting; multiple members offered brief comments on the purchases and the broader capital program. The municipal bills resolution — authorizing payment of township bills — was approved for $6,858,643.36.
Members also went through routine municipal business: approving meeting minutes, accepting monthly revenue reports (municipal clerk receipts for March $9,631.46, municipal court February $18,685.98, and municipal dock receipts noted as $64,800 to date), and authorizing refunds and releases of performance guarantees.
Public comment during the meeting concentrated on the Lacey Township School District’s budget challenges. Several residents and speakers urged greater fiscal restraint by the school board and proposed temporary concessions; committee members discussed outreach to the school board and noted the committee's limited authority over school district finances.
Votes at a glance (selected items):
• Ordinance 2025-08 (Chapter 261 Parks) — first reading; fee increase proposed from $175 to $200 — advanced (motion seconded; committee voted yes to advance).
• Ordinance 2025-06 (vacating portion of Plumstead Avenue for 720 Lacey Road) — second reading/adopted (roll call recorded).
• Resolution 2025-134 — Memorandum of Understanding with State of New Jersey for South Creek dredging/material placement — approved.
• Resolution 2025-135 — Award health reimbursement account services contract to EB Employee Solutions LLC d/b/a As a Difference Card — approved.
• Resolutions awarding police vehicles, equipment and electronics (multiple resolutions 2025-136 through 2025-143) — approved (see actions list below for line-item amounts).
• Resolution 2025-159 — Award contract for purchase and installation of new pavilion at Heber Park to Ben Schafer Recreation Inc. — approved ($292,614.84).
• Resolution 2025-157 — Payment of township bills — approved ($6,858,643.36).
Committee members noted the procurement awards are funded through the approved capital budget and bond ordinances; several members pointed to procurement under state contracts and the limited supplier pool for certain equipment.
The committee adjourned after voting to enter executive session for personnel, litigation and real estate matters.
