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Ordinances introduced and multiple resolutions approved at Montgomery meeting
Summary
On first reading the committee introduced ordinances to acquire an ~8.7-acre open-space parcel, remove the Montgomery Village plan development alternative, increase police headcount from 35 to 37, and accept right-of-way from Malvern School Properties. The committee also approved routine consent agenda items and multiple resolutions including a Crown Castle right-of-way agreement and a donation of a vehicle to volunteer EMS.
The Montgomery Township Committee used its July meeting to advance several ordinances and pass routine resolutions.
Ordinances introduced on first reading (all passed on first reading and scheduled for later public hearings): - Ordinance 24‑1735: Authorize acquisition of Block 11001 Lot 35 (approximately 8.7 acres on Service Road, "Hunt Skillman" property) for $19,300 (purchase price equal to assessed value); public hearing and vote scheduled for 08/01/2024. - Ordinance 24‑1736: Remove the Montgomery Village plan development optional development alternative from the land-use code because the Montgomery Promenade project makes that layer obsolete; public hearing scheduled for 08/15/2024. - Ordinance 24‑1737: Amend chapter 2 to increase authorized police department membership from 35 to 37 (to reflect two hires in the budget); public hearing scheduled for 08/01/2024. - Ordinance 24‑1738: Accept right-of-way dedication along Brecknell Way from Malvern School Properties LP to permit construction of a crosswalk and related easements; public hearing scheduled for 08/01/2024.
Consent agenda and resolutions (selected): - Consent agenda resolutions 24‑7‑231 to 24‑7‑235 adopted by one motion. - Resolution 24‑7‑236 approved new hires (recreation program coordinator and IT specialist) to fill existing positions. - Resolution 24‑7‑237 approved an outdoor assembly permit for the Princeton Airport car show (vote 4–1). - Resolution 24‑7‑238 authorized a one-year contract with Granicus for video streaming services. - Resolution 24‑7‑239 approved hydrant installation; 24‑7‑240 approved a right-of-way contract with Crown Castle Fiber LLC (name-change replacement); 24‑7‑241 authorized donation of a 2018 Ford Explorer to Montgomery EMS with maintenance continuing under the township’s vendor arrangement. - Resolution 24‑7‑242 awarded contract for an accessible inclusive playground (Ben Schaeffer Recreation) with state Green Acres funding cited; work targeted for installation by fall.
Several other routine finance and operational resolutions passed (sewer capacity reservation, tax refunds tied to a state appeal, storage MOU for a high-water vehicle, OEM appointment and temporary parking-use agreement for a July 27 community event). Vote tallies were recorded for roll-call items and are in the meeting minutes.
