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Lacey Township committee approves capital budget measures, permits and appointments in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Feb. 27 caucus meeting the Lacey Township Committee approved a package of routine and capital items including a temporary capital budget, two special-event permits, an appointment of a part‑time electrical subcode official and $1.37 million in bills; all recorded votes were affirmative.
The Lacey Township Committee on Feb. 27 approved a set of ordinances, resolutions and administrative items including a temporary capital budget, two special‑use event permits for Lacey United Methodist Church, an appointment to a part‑time electrical subcode official and the payment of township bills totaling $1,368,984.30.
The committee voted unanimously on each item during the caucus meeting held at the municipal building. Items voted included first reading of Ordinance 2025‑04, which appropriates $3,538,500 for various capital improvements and authorizes issuing $3,121,000 in bonds and notes to finance part of the cost; a second‑reading ordinance (2025‑03) establishing a municipal buildings restricted‑areas chapter to safeguard public records; and Resolution 2025‑97 establishing a temporary capital budget under NJAC 5:30‑4.4(b).
Other approved actions included two special‑use permits allowing Lacey United Methodist Church to hold a “Blessing of the Cars” event on April 6 and a car show on May 10 in the church parking lot; Resolution 2025‑98 supporting publishing legal notices on official government websites; Resolution 2025‑99 appointing James McCormick as part‑time electrical subcode official; Resolution 2025‑100 amending a contract under the Community Development Block Grant for a housing rehabilitation program with Nick Lex/Lehi Construction; Resolution 2025‑101 authorizing an advertising and sponsorship sales representative agreement with Shore District Advertising LLC; Resolution 2025‑102 cancelling tax title lien number 25‑00054 because of an error with MUA balances; Resolution 2025‑103 authorizing refunds of deposits for municipal facility use; and Resolution 2025‑104 authorizing payment of township bills in the amount of $1,368,984.30.
The committee also approved routine minutes (meeting, executive-session and budget meeting minutes from February 13 and February 20) and a motion to convene an executive session (Resolution 2025‑105) to discuss personnel, pending/dispute litigation and real estate.
No motions failed or were tabled during the public caucus portion of the meeting; roll‑call responses recorded by the clerk showed affirmative votes for each item. Where roll calls were read aloud the transcript records committee members answering “Yes” in sequence; no “No,” abstain or recusal was recorded in the public portion of the meeting.
The capital ordinance (2025‑04) was introduced on first reading and will return for further action as required by law. The second‑reading ordinance (2025‑03) opened for public comment during the meeting and was then advanced by vote.
The meeting closed the public portion by approving a motion to convene the executive session; the committee adjourned afterward.
Votes at a glance (selected): - Ordinance 2025‑04 (first reading): providing for various capital improvements; appropriation $3,538,500; bonds/notes $3,121,000 — approved (roll call recorded as affirmative). - Ordinance 2025‑03 (second reading): establishing municipal buildings restricted areas to safeguard public records — approved after public comment (roll call recorded as affirmative). - Resolution 2025‑97: temporary capital budget (NJAC 5:30‑4.4(b)) — approved. - Resolution 2025‑98: support publishing legal notices on official government websites — approved. - Resolution 2025‑99: appointment of James McCormick, part‑time electrical subcode official — approved. - Resolution 2025‑100: amend contract with Nick Lex/Lehi Construction (CDBG housing rehab) — approved. - Resolution 2025‑101: advertising/sponsorship agreement with Shore District Advertising LLC — approved. - Resolution 2025‑102: cancel tax title lien #25‑00054 (error with MUA balances) — approved. - Resolution 2025‑103: refund of facility deposit monies — approved. - Resolution 2025‑104: authorize payment of township bills — $1,368,984.30 — approved. - Resolution 2025‑105: authorize convening executive session (personnel, litigation, real estate) — approved.
No detailed dissent or roll‑call “No” votes were recorded in the public transcript for these items. Several items (notably the capital ordinance) were introduced on first reading and will return for further public notice as required by statute.
