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Roseland council adopts package of ordinances including bond for trestle stabilization
Summary
The Roseland Governing Body on Dec. 16 adopted a package of ordinances covering senior transportation, a trunk-or-treat sponsor fee, water/sewer rate changes, a $30,000 supplement for Cooper Avenue improvements, and a $425,000 bond authorizing trestle stabilization. All items passed after public hearings with no substantive public opposition; one councilmember recused on the Cooper Avenue appropriation.
Roseland’s governing body adopted a slate of ordinances at its Dec. 16 meeting, approving amendments to municipal codes and funding for local infrastructure projects.
The council opened and closed public hearings on ordinances 41‑2025 (amending Chapter 2, §51, Senior Transportation Committee), 42‑2025 (adding a trunk-or-treat sponsor fee to the Parks and Recreation code), and 43‑2025 (amending water and sewer rates in Chapter 17) without public comment. Each ordinance was moved, seconded and adopted by roll call.
The council also adopted Ordinance 44‑2025, which appropriates $30,000 from the capital improvement fund to supplement $248,300 originally provided by Ordinance 8‑2023 for improvements to Cooper Avenue. A councilmember announced a recusal on the vote; the council proceeded and the ordinance will take effect in accordance with statutory notice and publication requirements.
Separately, the governing body adopted Ordinance 45‑2025, a bond ordinance appropriating $425,000 to finance trestle stabilization improvements and authorizing the issuance of $403,750 in bonds or notes. No public commentary was offered during the hearing on the bond; the council approved it on roll call.
Clerk/Watkins read each ordinance title aloud before the public hearings and adoption motions. Council members moved and seconded each adoption; roll calls recorded affirmative responses for the listed ordinances. Each ordinance will be advertised and take effect as provided by law.
The meeting’s remaining substantive items included routine bill-list approvals and a request that a developer of the Woodmont property on Livingston Avenue fulfill prior commitments to install a sidewalk before building permits are finalized. Staff said they would follow up with the developer and planning staff.
The council adjourned after completing its agenda. The borough clerk will publish the adopted ordinances and any statutorily required notices.
