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Bridgewater council passes routine resolutions, schedules ordinance hearing and enters closed session
Summary
The council approved routine housekeeping measures including rescinding a petty-cash fund, authorizing a tax refund for 10 North Crossing Road, authorizing special counsel panels for litigation with Warren Township, and moved to closed session to discuss contract negotiations and possible litigation related to 1200 Route 22.
The Bridgewater Township Council handled a slate of routine resolutions and administrative items before moving into closed session to discuss contract negotiations and potential litigation.
Council approved a resolution rescinding a petty cash fund previously assigned to a former public works employee, and approved a tax reduction and refund related to a state tax appeal for a property at 10 North Crossing Road. Township Administrator Pappas described the petty cash rescission as an auditor cleanup and said the tax-refund motion reflects a successful state tax appeal.
The council also authorized a panel of special counsel law firms to provide professional legal services for matters requiring special counsel related to litigation with Warren Township; township staff characterized the authorization as an administrative step to allow engagement if necessary. Members discussed caps and budgetary constraints but recorded a roll‑call approval.
Separately, the council introduced an ordinance amending the municipal traffic code to allow enforcement of certain signs on private property (cited as NJSA 39:5A‑1); final action on that ordinance is scheduled for June 25 in the municipal courtroom. The council then moved into closed session to discuss contract negotiations (softball field and SOA) and potential litigation associated with 1200 Route 22; officials said details will be released when appropriate under the Open Public Meetings Act.
Motions for routine contract awards (including the SJC Lawn Care contract for Trees for Tomorrow) were approved by roll call during the meeting.
