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Sayreville council honors departing Councilman Dan Balca and Councilwoman Donna Roberts
Summary
At its December meeting, the Sayreville mayor and borough council presented tokens and tributes to departing Councilman Dan Balca and Councilwoman Donna Roberts, with colleagues and members of the public praising their service and contributions to budgeting, transparency and neighborhood projects.
The Sayreville mayor and borough council recognized two departing members at their December regular meeting, presenting a token to Councilman Dan Balca and flowers to Councilwoman Donna Roberts and hearing tributes from colleagues and residents.
Councilman Zembrowski presented a commemorative token to "Councilman Daniel Balca" and thanked him "from the bottom of our hearts for your efforts over the last 3 years on behalf of the borough," praising Balca's work on the budget committee and his mentorship, the council member said. Several colleagues echoed those remarks; one council member said, "You were the perfect person to be on admin and finance," and another called Balca's service "an honor to work with you." Balca responded, "It has always been a pleasure working for the people of Sayreville."
The council also honored Councilwoman Donna Roberts for six years of service. A council member described Roberts as "one of the most informed and prepared council people I've ever worked with," crediting her work on transparency and organization across borough departments. The council presented flowers and members expressed appreciation for her leadership as council president and her contributions to veterans' events and neighborhood improvements.
Members of the public used the meeting's public-comment period to add their tribute. Randy Presgrove, a resident who identified himself from Washington Road, called Roberts and the council "people whose passion for service is exceeded only by their excellence." Several other speakers praised Balca for votes they said protected taxpayers, and thanked both officials for their years of service.
No formal policy changes or binding actions were taken as part of the tributes; the presentations were ceremonial acknowledgments included on the meeting agenda. The council moved on to routine business, including minutes approval, personnel authorizations and a short executive session later in the meeting.
