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Resident asks council for maintenance plan for permeable pavers; staff to follow up
Summary
A resident said the city produced no records in response to an open‑records request about a permeable‑paver maintenance plan and urged the council not to remove green space for pavers until a maintenance plan is adopted; staff agreed to look into the request.
During public participation, resident Frank Cucinada urged the council to provide a maintenance plan for the city’s permeable pavers, saying an open‑records request returned no responsive records and citing New Jersey DEP guidance that pervious paving requires regular inspection and vacuum sweeping.
"I submitted an open request, and it came back and said something to the effect that at this time, the city has no records responsive to your request," Cucinada said, asking whether a maintenance plan exists and what taxpayers are paying for upkeep.
Cucinada cited NJDEP best practices that recommend inspection after storms exceeding one inch, vacuum sweeping at least four times a year, and regular surface monitoring to maintain permeability. He asked the council to halt any removal of green space to install permeable pavers until a plan is in place.
City staff said they would look into the records and follow up; a city official asked the city manager to investigate and committed to reporting back.
Why it matters: Permeable pavers are intended to manage stormwater, but without regular maintenance they can fail to perform. The resident’s request highlights a potential gap between infrastructure choices and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.
What’s next: Staff will investigate the open records response and follow up on whether a maintenance plan exists or will be adopted.
