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Votes at a glance: ordinances introduced and multiple resolutions approved Oct. 27
Summary
The council introduced two ordinances (parking code and minor site plan revisions) and approved a group of resolutions including police promotions, contract increases, an Adopt‑a‑Park agreement, funding and contract amendments, alternate prosecutor appointments, and other consent items.
At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Mayor and Council handled several formal actions. Below is a concise list of motions, movers/seconders when recorded and outcomes as reflected in the meeting record.
Ordinance introductions (first reading; public hearings scheduled): - Ordinance 25‑17 — Amending Chapter 19 (parking) of the municipal code. Introduced by motion; roll call vote recorded as unanimous (all indicated “Yes”). Public hearing set for Nov. 10, 2025. - Ordinance 25‑18 — Revising the definition of minor site plan and administrative approvals to amend codes of the borough and township. Introduced by motion; roll call vote recorded as unanimous. Public hearing set for Nov. 24, 2025.
Resolutions and other actions (consent and regular agenda): - Res. 25‑351 — Approving police promotions for 2025. Motion passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑352 — Authorizing execution of the second amendment to the Brickhouse Road pump station maintenance agreement (Washington Oaks HOA and Municipality). Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑353 — Approving an Adopt‑a‑Park agreement with Marquon Park Foundation pursuant to NJSA 40:12‑20. Passed (voice vote: aye). Sponsor comment praised the thoroughness of the agreement. - Res. 25‑354 — Authorizing increase of $54,250 to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Hamilton Avenue sanitary sewer replacement engineering design; new not‑to‑exceed $463,920. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑355 — Authorizing increase of $36,900 to WSP USA Inc. for engineering services related to rectangular rapid flashing beacons (Route 206 intersections); new not‑to‑exceed $100,200 and contract extended as needed. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑356 — Authorizing increase of $62,000 to Greenbaum, Roe, Smith & Davis LLP for legal services related to affordable housing, planning and redevelopment; new not‑to‑exceed $262,000. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑357 — Appointing alternate municipal prosecutors for 2025. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑358 — Change order #1 to ANA Painting Corp. for painting at 400 Witherspoon Street: increase $8,550; new total $177,947.72. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑360 — Amending contract with VOIP Networks for telephone services (Sourcewell cooperative) to add taxes/fees: increase from $42,266.58 to $53,266.58. Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑361 — Amending Princeton affordable housing program home rehabilitation loans (20‑25‑3 and 20‑25‑4): not‑to‑exceed $19,990 (amendment). Passed (voice vote: aye). - Res. 25‑362 — Authorizing amended license agreement with Bridal University. Passed (voice vote: aye).
Several consent items were approved in block; two agenda changes were noted early in the meeting (Res. 25‑359 and Res. 25‑366 removed or folded into other items). The equity toolkit resolution (Res. 25‑363) was also approved; separate coverage addresses that item in detail.
Vote notes: Many resolutions were approved by unanimous voice vote with “aye” recorded; two ordinance introductions were adopted by roll call with each councilmember indicating “Yes” on the record. Individual yes/no tallies beyond the roll call introductions were not recorded in the transcript for all items.
