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Votes at a glance: Butler council meeting, May 19, 2026
Summary
Summary of motions and recorded votes from the May 19 Butler Borough Council meeting, including budget adoption, ordinances 2026-05 and 2026-06, the pump‑station easement and authorization for payment of bills; all motions carried with Aye votes from members present.
The Borough of Butler Mayor and Council recorded several motions and votes at its May 19, 2026 meeting. Key actions and recorded outcomes follow.
• R-2026-75 — Authorization for payment of the bills and vouchers. Motion moved by MacDonald, second by Guzman. Vote: Aye — Calvi, Guzman, MacDonald, Verdonik; Absent — Meier, Piccirillo; outcome: approved.
• Ordinance 2026-05 — Calendar Year 2026 ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (cap). After a public hearing (no speakers), Council moved to close and adopt (Moved: MacDonald; Second: Guzman). Vote: Aye — Calvi, Guzman, MacDonald, Verdonik; outcome: adopted.
• Ordinance 2026-06 — Amending borough code to establish a procedure for Totally Disabled Veteran's Tax Exemptions. Public comment from Peggy Spranzani prompted Borough Attorney Robert Oostdyk to clarify there are no retroactive refunds; Council closed the hearing and adopted (Moved: MacDonald; Second: Guzman). Vote: Aye — Calvi, Guzman, MacDonald, Verdonik; outcome: adopted.
• R-2026-76 — Resolution authorizing execution and acceptance of a pump station and water main easement from KRG Butler Kinnelon LLC. Motion moved by Guzman, second by MacDonald. Vote: Aye — Calvi, Guzman, MacDonald, Verdonik; outcome: approved. Easement documents include detailed survey (Schedule A) and specify owner approval for above‑ground structures and borough indemnification obligations.
• R-2026-79 — Resolution authorizing passage of a consent agenda (including R-2026-80 and R-2026-81 for refunds/overpayments in Electric and Tax departments). Motion moved and all in favor; outcome: approved.
Other recorded items: Clerk Brandi Greco presented finance totals (April tax receipts: $1,726,282.37; total receipts listed for electricity/water & sewer). A detailed check payment batch listing dated May 18, 2026, appears in meeting records and shows a grand total of $4,202,008.28, including a $1,711,051.66 school tax payment. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
