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Trenton council approves naming plaza, property sales, animal-breeding ban and a public-works contract; one pilot transfer tabled
Summary
At this meeting the council adopted Ordinance 26-071 (naming the Blacksmith Triangle plaza the Kenneth "Kenny" Bullock Grove), approved multiple property-sale ordinances (including Ordinance 26-066 to Vessel/Bridgepoint), passed an ordinance banning dog/cat breeding, awarded a walk-on asphalt contract (not to exceed $400,000.74), and tabled Resolution 26-239 (a pilot-transfer) until August 6 pending additional documents.
The Trenton City Council completed a broad slate of business Wednesday night, voting to name a small public plaza, approve several city-owned property sales, adopt an animal-breeding prohibition and award a one-year asphalt-materials contract — while tabling a contested pilot-transfer resolution to allow members more time to review documentation.
Ordinance 26-071: The council approved an ordinance naming the tree plaza at the Blacksmith Triangle (North Alden Avenue and Lawrence Street) as the Kenneth "Kenny" Bullock Grove. Two family members spoke in favor; the council recorded a unanimous roll-call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Property sales and land transfers: Council members moved and approved a number of ordinances authorizing sales of city-owned parcels across Trenton. Notably, Ordinance 26-066 authorizes transfer of parcels (241 3rd Street; 114–118 Shank Street; 111–119 Temple Street) to Vessel Technologies and Bridgepoint Development LLC for $33,560. Council also approved other sales listed in the record; all recorded ordinance votes carried.
Animal-code change: The council adopted Ordinance 26-070 (amending city code to prohibit commercial breeding of dogs and cats) after a motion and roll-call approval.
Asphalt contract (walk-on): The council approved a walk-on resolution awarding a one-year contract for asphalt materials to Walter R. Earl Burlick Inc. in an amount not to exceed $400,000.74; the award was approved by consent vote.
Resolution tabled: Councilwoman Josie Edwards requested additional documentation on Resolution 26-239 (a requested transfer of a pilot/tax-abatement), including the original pilot agreement, community-benefits commitments and plans for property upgrades. Administration and outside counsel said the documents had not been provided; council voted to table the resolution until the August 6 meeting so members can review requested materials.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 26-071 (Kenneth "Kenny" Bullock Grove) — Adopted (unanimous roll-call vote). - Ordinance 26-066 (sale to Vessel/Bridgepoint) — Adopted (unanimous roll-call vote). - Ordinance 26-070 (prohibit dog/cat breeding) — Adopted (recorded yes votes). - Walk-on asphalt contract award (Bid 206-72) — Approved (consent agenda); amount not to exceed $400,000.74. - Resolution 26-239 (pilot transfer) — Tabled to Aug. 6 pending documents.
Ending: Several first-reading ordinances were introduced and will return for later votes; council members asked departments to provide follow-up documents and for applicants to appear before HED subcommittees where appropriate.
