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Millville commission approves routine resolutions, declines festival sponsorship
Summary
On June 2 the Millville City Commission approved a series of routine resolutions (procurement, traffic calming, contract amendments, mortgage discharge) but voted not to sponsor the Cut International Short Film Festival; several items passed unanimously.
The Millville City Commission on June 2 approved multiple routine resolutions and took one notable negative vote: the commission declined to sponsor the Cut International Short Film Festival this year.
Resolutions approved by roll call vote included: - Designating Ovivo as the sole-source supplier for grit removal equipment at the Millville wastewater treatment plant (resolution passed unanimously). - A resolution of support for advancing Third Street and Wheaton Avenue traffic-calming and pedestrian-safety improvements (unanimous approval). - Amendment number one to a professional-services contract with AECOM Technical Services Inc. (unanimous approval). - Authorization to discharge a paid mortgage for 422 Ireland Avenue (unanimous approval). - Monthly tax and utility adjustments and a water/sewer termination list consistent with statutory notice requirements (motions approved by roll call). - Approval for a special-event off-road motorcycle timekeeping event for Aug. 30, 2026 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.) and relocation of the Millville Market to the Buck Park parking lot (both approved by roll call).
One item failed on a roll-call vote. The commission voted on renewing city sponsorship for the Cut International Short Film Festival; the motion did not pass after three commissioners cast "No" votes while the mayor and at least one other member voted "Yes." Commissioner Taylor explained that concerns about public-safety staffing and budget priorities influenced his "No" vote: "If I need things done in public safety... I cannot in good conscience dole out money for certain things," he said.
An ordinance amending municipal code chapter 56 (sewer and water) received a first reading and will return for further consideration at a later meeting; no final adoption occurred on June 2.
Most motions were made and seconded from the floor; the transcript records roll-call tallies but does not consistently name who moved or seconded each motion. No contested contract terms or budget increases were adopted during the meeting.
The meeting concluded with public comments and a discussion of downtown public-safety concerns; commissioners said staff and the solicitor will follow up on enforcement authority and potential hearings regarding licensed premises.
