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High Bridge council adopts funding ordinance for River Road water project
Summary
On Feb. 11, 2021 the Borough of High Bridge adopted Ordinance 2021-003 to provide additional funding for the River Road water project; the vote passed 5–0 with one member absent. The council also advanced other agenda items and approved routine bills.
The Borough of High Bridge council voted on Feb. 11, 2021 to adopt Ordinance 2021-003, providing additional funding for the River Road water project. Councilman Schwartz moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Ferry seconded the motion. The roll-call vote was Columbus yes, Ferry yes, Moore absent, Schwartz yes, Strange yes, Hughes yes; the motion passed 5 yes, 1 absent.
The ordinance was considered during the public-hearing portion of the meeting; the council opened and closed the hearing before the adoption vote. No public testimony addressing the ordinance is recorded in the meeting minutes. The adoption authorizes the borough to increase available funds for the River Road water project (details of the amount are not specified in the minutes).
Mayor Michele Lee closed the hearing and the council proceeded to the formal roll-call. The adoption completes the procedural vote to permit the borough to move forward on the water project pending the administrative and contracting steps required to expend funds.
The council will address any related procurement or contract actions in subsequent meetings or by administrative action, as needed. The minutes do not provide a dollar figure or timeline for the project in connection with the ordinance.
