Clark council advances ordinances, awards service contracts and approves infrastructure funding measures

The Township of Clark Council on Oct. 20 moved multiple ordinances forward, approved a consent agenda of contracts and appointments and took actions on several routine fiscal items.

Most immediate: the council introduced and scheduled public hearings on several land-use and fee ordinances and adopted an ordinance amending permitted signs for newly freestanding buildings. Council also advanced a bond ordinance to fund storm-related infrastructure repairs and approved multiple routine resolutions, including contracts for insurance broker services and redevelopment counsel.

Ordinances and bond action - Ordinance 25-30 (amend Chapter 195: Land Use — permitted signs, LCI zone) was adopted after council discussion of size and number limits for signs on three sides of freestanding buildings; the change aims to reduce the need for repeated variances for similarly configured properties. Motion to adopt was moved and seconded and passed by roll call (yes votes recorded for Hoff; Hunt; Mazzarella; Manitti; O'Connor; Toll; Council President Smith). The ordinance controls sign placement and size and allows applicants seeking more or larger signs to pursue variances.

- Ordinance 25-31 (fees — recreation program fees) was introduced; the council agreed to set a minimum and maximum fee range by ordinance and then adjust fees annually by resolution. Public hearing set for Nov.…