Belmar council introduces three ordinances on salary schedules, housing liaison, and fire‑department code

Belmar’s council moved to introduce three ordinances for first reading and set them for later public hearings after motions were made and carried by roll call.

The first ordinance (2025‑1) would amend and supplement Chapter 11 to update municipal salary schedules. The second ordinance (2025‑2) would add Chapter 41 to the municipal code to establish a municipal housing liaison. The third ordinance (2025‑3) proposes amendments to Chapter 5 (Department of Public Safety), specifically section 5‑3 addressing fire‑department provisions.

Each ordinance was moved for first reading and introduction; the clerk called the roll for each and recorded affirmative votes from the members present. Council members discussed scheduling of public hearings: because several members indicated they would not be present at the Feb. 11 meeting, the council agreed to consider postponing the public hearings until the next advertised meeting or to arrange a special meeting if necessary. The council clarified that the resolution creating the municipal housing liaison (by ordinance) required attention and scheduling but could be postponed in coordination with advertising rules.

Nut graf: The actions place the proposed salary, housing‑liaison, and public‑safety code changes into the municipal ordinance process; they were introduced for first reading tonight but will return for public hearings only after proper advertisement and scheduling.

No formal amendments to the texts were recorded at the introduction; council members requested follow‑up on scheduling and the clerk confirmed advertising requirements will be met before any public hearing or final adoption.

The meeting proceeded to public session and routine reports after the ordinance introductions.