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Votes at a glance: council adopts HR ordinance, approves contracts, budget amendments and appointments
Summary
At its April 6 meeting the Township of Clark council adopted ordinance 26‑12 (Division of Human Resources), approved a package of consent agenda resolutions that included a fireworks contract, a grass disposal contract and budget amendments to reflect three grants totaling $46,000, and appointed Christine Astacio as alternate #1 to the Board of Adjustment.
The Township of Clark council took several formal actions on April 6. Key outcomes:
• Ordinance 26‑12 (Division of Human Resources) — Adopted by roll call. Recorded yes votes: Council Member Hough; Council Member Hunt; Council Member Manetti; Council Member O'Connor; Council Member Toll; Council President Smith. The administration said the structure is required for civil‑service compliance and does not require immediate hiring of all positions listed in the ordinance.
• Consent agenda (items 4–11) — Adopted unanimously. The mayor summarized several of the included resolutions: a one‑year GovPilot software contract not to exceed $86,580; a fireworks contract for $22,400 for July 4 (rain date July 5); award to Frank Galbraith & Sons for grass disposal at $14.75 per cubic yard (total $35,000); adjustments to the 2026 budget to add three grants totaling $46,000 (infrastructure $30,000; kids' recreation $12,000; greening $4,000); sewer balance adjustments and tax overpayments totaling the amounts cited by the administration.
• Resolution to advertise contractor prequalification for roof work at the historic Robinson Plantation House — Authorized; public hearing to follow as part of grant rules from Preserve New Jersey.
• Appointment — Christine Astacio confirmed as Alternate No. 1 on the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Dante Tignini.
Roll calls for votes were read by the clerk on the record; the mayor and business administrator said staff are available to answer follow‑up questions and that adopted items will be implemented according to applicable procurement and civil‑service procedures.
