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Mountain Lakes council reviews proposed 2026 budget; follow-up on recreation and library set for Jan. 21
Summary
Borough Manager Mitchell Stern and CFO Jen Semler presented the proposed 2026 current fund budget in full at the Jan. 14 Mountain Lakes Borough Council meeting; councilors scheduled follow-up questions about the Recreation Department and Public Library for the Jan. 21 budget session. No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Muilenburg called the Mountain Lakes Borough Council to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14 and confirmed the meeting notice under the Open Public Meetings Act was posted and published. Borough Manager Mitchell Stern and the borough’s Chief Financial Officer, Jen Semler, then presented a complete review of the proposed 2026 current fund budget.
The presentation covered the budget in its entirety; the minutes state that follow-up questions concerning the Recreation Department and the Public Library will be addressed at the council’s Jan. 21 budget meeting. The record does not specify the questions or any proposed changes to line items at this session.
Mayor Muilenburg opened the floor for public comment; the minutes record that no members of the public wished to speak. The council adjourned at 8 p.m. on a motion by Councilmember Tsai, seconded by Deputy Mayor Menard. The motion carried with all members signifying approval by saying "Aye."
The meeting minutes were prepared and signed by Borough Clerk Cara Fox. The council is scheduled to continue budget deliberations at the Jan. 21 meeting.
