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Pemberton Council approves routine resolutions, hears public concerns about EMS building and traffic safety
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the council approved minutes, several budget and administrative resolutions, adopted three ordinances, and heard public comments about a leaking roof and parking‑lot lighting at Browns Mills Shopping Center, a recent child‑vehicle collision and requests for traffic safety measures.
The Pemberton Township Council on Feb. 19 approved minutes and a set of routine resolutions, adopted three ordinances, and heard extended public comment on local safety and property‑maintenance issues.
Key votes and actions: council approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda). Resolution 70‑2025 (designating official newspapers) was amended during the meeting to add the Pine Barren Tribune and approved by roll call. A proposal to change legal‑notice publication rules (Resolution 71‑2025) to permit posting on official government websites was defeated. The council reappointed the municipal court administrator (Resolution 72‑2025) and adopted temporary operating amendments to the municipal, water and sewer utility budgets (Resolutions 73–75). Council approved cancellations and a refund linked to a tax‑sale certificate sold in error (Resolutions 77–78). Several procurement and contracting items and smaller grants were approved; others were tabled pending additional information.
Council adopted Ordinances 1‑2025 through 3‑2025 on second reading. Ordinances 4‑2025 and 5‑2025 were introduced and set for public hearing March 5, 2025. Purchases approved included tire recycling services and a Hermit Cam modular surveillance system for police (CrimePoint), and the council passed a shared‑services agreement for senior meals and a separate agreement to transport and handle wastewater with Mount Holly MUA that officials said will reduce costs.
Public comments emphasized local concerns: tenants at the Browns Mills Shopping Center reported a nonworking parking‑lot light and persistent roof leaks and mold concerns; a BMIA representative asked for action after a child was struck at a local intersection and noted the township had posted a crossing‑guard job; several residents from Birmingham Road asked to be removed from the UEZ because they fear warehousing and non‑residential development.
Solicitor and council reports noted litigation steps on redevelopment agreements and plans to meet with redevelopers. The council scheduled further review of the UEZ plan and additional materials and adjourned the meeting.
