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Clinton council adopts 2026 temporary budget, salary schedules and finance rules
Summary
The Clinton Common Council approved the 2026 temporary budget appropriations, set interest rates and financial procedures, and adopted detailed salary resolutions for municipal and police positions at the Jan. 5 reorganization meeting.
The Town of Clinton Common Council unanimously adopted the 2026 temporary budget and a package of financial and salary resolutions at its Jan. 5 reorganization meeting.
Council approved temporary appropriations across the Current, Water, Sewer and Solid Waste accounts as permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 so the municipal government can continue operations before final adoption of the 2026 budget. The temporary budget lines were calculated as a percentage of 2025 appropriations and the council read detailed line‑item figures into the record, including debt service amounts for NJEIT and bond interest.
The council set interest rates on unpaid taxes, assessments and municipal charges (8% per annum on the first $1,500 of delinquency and 18% on amounts in excess of $1,500; additional penalties for delinquencies over $10,000) and designated official bank depositories for 2026. The council also adopted a policy for investment authority, allowing the CFO to invest funds consistent with Finance Committee recommendations.
Salary resolutions established maximum 2026 compensation for municipal positions, Teamster‑represented public works wages and the police salary schedule. Examples read into the record included Town Clerk $87,550; Chief Financial Officer $63,800.74; Chief of Police $192,660.65; water superintendent $133,900; and a detailed police rank scale with individual salaries listed. Teamster hourly rates and stand‑by pay were also recorded.
Petty cash funds were authorized for the Municipal Clerk ($100) and the Police Chief ($250). The council also approved administrative fees such as a $50 charge for additional redemption calculations requested from the Tax Collector when permitted under law.
All motions to adopt the temporary budget, salary resolutions and related financial measures passed unanimously by roll call of the five members present. The council noted that detailed amounts and accounts will be reflected in the final 2026 adopted budget when prepared and certified by the CFO.
