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Lambertville council approves equipment purchases, library remediation contract and other routine measures; moves general assistance to county
Summary
The council approved multiple resolutions including a street-sweeper purchase, a fence permit, a lead-paint remediation contract for the public library, and a best-practices submission to the state; it also introduced an ordinance to transfer general assistance services to the county.
At its regular meeting, the Lambertville City Council approved several administrative and procurement measures and introduced a municipal ordinance affecting social services.
Resolutions approved:
- Resolution 139-2024 authorized purchase of a four-wheel mechanical street sweeper through a cooperative bid for an amount not to exceed $286,700. Council discussed selling the current unit and interim storage options; the motion carried.
- Resolution 140-2024 permitted installation of a fence in the city right-of-way on Swan Street at the property owner’s request; council noted the city will retain authority to require removal within 90 days if public-safety or stormwater issues arise.
- Resolution 141-2024 awarded a contract to Bristol Environmental for lead paint stabilization and repainting at the Lambertville Free Public Library for an amount not to exceed $138,000 plus a $5,000 disposal fee. Funding for the library remediation was previously appropriated in Ordinance 04-224 in the amount of $320,000. Council discussed temporary closure of the library during remediation; the resolution passed unanimously.
- Resolution 142-2024 approved the city’s annual best-practices inventory for state submission; the municipality scored 45, qualifying it for full state aid.
Ordinance action:
Council introduced Ordinance 21-2024 to transfer the city’s general assistance program to the county, with the county taking over on or about Nov. 1. Staff said a city employee (Bambi) will assist with the transition through year-end to help bridge services; council members expressed concern about the short transition window and continuity of services.
The meeting also included routine updates on the EV-charging project (staff said high costs and regulatory complexity likely mean the project will not proceed in its current form) and a package of short-term rental amendments scheduled for introduction Oct. 24.
No major controversies arose during the votes; the council adopted the listed resolutions and advanced the ordinance to a second reading and public hearing.
