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Council approves a package of capital and utility ordinances; several bond measures introduced
Summary
At a single meeting the council approved multiple capital and utility ordinances (2026‑17 through 2026‑22 passed 5–0), tabled ordinance H1 for planning‑board review, and introduced larger bond ordinances for future hearings (public hearing dates set).
The Verona Township Council handled a series of ordinances and consent items in a single session. Key outcomes:
- Ordinance 2026‑17 (adopt redevelopment plan for 251½ Grove Avenue) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0. - Ordinance 2026‑18 (bond ordinance for municipal pool improvements, $100,000 appropriation, $80,000 bonds/notes authorized) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0. - Ordinance 2026‑19 (capital ordinance appropriating $67,500) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0; funds include sidewalk repairs and catch-basin work as part of annual maintenance cycles. - Ordinance 2026‑20 (water and sewer utility capital ordinance appropriating $113,000) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0. - Ordinance 2026‑21 (amend community pool membership fees, A575‑7) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0. - Ordinance 2026‑22 (increase number of nonresident pool memberships) — adopted, roll-call vote 5–0. - Ordinance H1 (2026‑10) — tabled because it had not been reviewed by the planning board; motion to table passed 5–0.
Council also introduced and set public hearings for larger bond ordinances (including a water/sewer bond and a $4,000,563 capital ordinance) to be heard on June 8. The consent agenda — minutes and nine resolutions — was approved by roll call. The clerk will post all adopted ordinances and legal notices on the township website in accordance with municipal law.
