Paterson council meeting roundup: payment of bills, street namings, honors, handicapped‑parking ordinances and other votes

Paterson Municipal Council highlights from the July 17 regular meeting:

Payment of bills and consent agenda - The council approved payment of bills in the amount of $14,937,119.02. Councilwoman Davila told colleagues that the largest line items were two payments to the Board of Education totaling $12,703,839.84; other notable disbursements included roughly $740,000 in tax appeal refunds, workers' compensation and liability payments listed as $375,193.95, and approximately $486,000 for lighting projects. The motion for payment of bills was moved and seconded on the floor and adopted by roll call (7 in favor, 2 absent).

Ceremonial recognitions and street naming - The council recognized Robert Artist on his retirement after 42 years of city service; colleagues offered a tribute on the record. - Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Charles B. Rangel was adopted unanimously (Item 47). - The council adopted a resolution renaming Hamilton Avenue between Summer Street and Carroll Street as Reverend Doctor Moses McKenzie Senior Way and Reverend Doctor James C. Creech (Item 48); council members…