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South Plainfield introduces compensation ordinance for nonunion employees; public hearing set for Jan. 21
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 23-35, which would amend the borough pay ordinance for nonunion professionals and governing body compensation for 2024–2028; the measure passed introduction on unanimous vote and a public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Borough of South Plainfield introduced Ordinance 23-35 at its Jan. 6 reorganization meeting. The ordinance, described on the record as "an ordinance amending Ordinance 23-04 that provides for the compensation of employees of the Borough of South Plainfield and method of payment of such compensation for the years 2024 through 2028 for nonunion professionals and governing body," was advanced by unanimous vote and scheduled for public hearing on Jan. 21, 2025, at approximately 7 p.m.
Council President Derek White moved the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Benjovanga; the roll-call vote recorded a 6-0 approval to introduce the ordinance. Clerk Amy Antonides read the roll during the vote. The council noted that Mr. Rizzo would be present at the public hearing as well.
What happens next
As introduced, the ordinance will return for a public hearing and final action on Jan. 21, 2025; public comment and any amendments will be considered at that hearing. The transcript records the ordinance’s introduction and the scheduled hearing time; no salary tables or dollar amounts were read into the record during the Jan. 6 meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 23-35 (introduction) — Moved by Council President Derek White; seconded by Councilman Benjovanga; outcome: introduced and scheduled for public hearing (roll call 6-0).
No substantive amendment language or pay schedules were recorded in the meeting transcript; those details will appear in the ordinance text and at the Jan. 21 public hearing.
