Brick Council approves consent agenda, transfers $187,000 to snow fund and formally opposes proposed state motor‑fuel tax increase

The Brick Township Council approved a sweeping consent agenda and several ordinances during its February meeting, moving money for winter operations, advancing open‑space purchases and signaling opposition to a proposed state motor‑fuels tax increase.

Vice President Ambersino introduced a resolution to transfer $187,000 into the township’s dedicated snow‑removal account, saying, “This resolution authorizes a budget transfer of $187,000 into the dedicated account for snow removal.” Council members then approved the consent agenda by roll call.

The council also approved temporary capital and operating budget adjustments to carry departments through to the adopted budget, and authorized short‑term financing instruments that the administration said would be rolled into bonds once project scopes are finalized. Council discussion described the bond anticipation notes as a typical interim financing strategy guided by bond counsel and the chief financial officer.

Two bond ordinances to acquire open space were approved. One ordinance appropriates funding for a property purchase tied to a Green Acres grant; another authorizes bonds to acquire vacant land on Summit Avenue. Councilwoman Travers said the Summit Avenue purchase is intended for preservation and that Green Acres reimbursement has been sought.

On infrastructure, the council endorsed a county recommendation to lower the posted speed limit on West Princeton Avenue from 35 to 30 mph, noting the county completed speed studies (including 85th‑percentile analysis) and that the road is under county jurisdiction.

The council authorized procurement and contract awards including energy consulting services for solar feasibility work, signage materials, UKG Ready payroll and HR software through a cooperative purchasing agreement, and a concession agreement for a summer marine‑biology camp.

On a policy matter of wider scope, the council adopted a resolution opposing the proposed New Jersey motor fuels tax increase. The resolution, introduced and discussed on the floor, says the township opposes a statewide increase that council members argued would place a disproportionate burden on communities with high commuter populations and limited public transit options. Administration staff explained the resolution is a formal statement of the mayor and council’s position; it does not change state law and the legislature remains the decision‑maker.

All listed consent agenda items and the ordinances noted were approved unanimously in roll‑call votes.

The council also set housekeeping matters including the release of certain inspection and performance bonds, veteran‑widow tax deductions for specific lots, and a $43,500 recreational improvement grant application to fund batting and pitching cages for expanded softball programming.

The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events and the next public meeting scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.