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Stockton council introduces cap‑bank and salary ordinances and approves 2025 budget and several resolutions
Summary
Council introduced Ordinances 2025‑02 (to exceed municipal cap and create a cap bank) and 2025‑03 (salary schedule), approved the 2025 municipal budget and passed resolutions to accept a small GCSUD grant, join statewide planning cross‑acceptance and authorize municipal payments.
The Stockton Borough Council opened several fiscal and administrative items April 21, introducing two ordinances and approving its 2025 municipal budget and related resolutions.
Councilperson Hunt moved and Councilperson Brown seconded the introduction of Ordinance 2025‑02, which would authorize the borough to increase CY2025 final appropriations by up to 3.5% under N.J.S.A. 40A:4‑45.14 and create a cap bank; the text cites a proposed increase amounting to $20,086.89. The motion to introduce passed on a 6‑0 roll call.
The council also introduced Ordinance 2025‑03, establishing minimum and maximum salary ranges for borough officers and employees effective Jan. 1, 2025. The ordinance lists ranges for positions including mayor, council members, borough clerk, licensed water and sewer operator and various hourly rates. The introduction motion (Hunt/ Folz) passed 6‑0.
Council then approved several resolutions by unanimous roll call votes: Resolution 2025‑38 authorizes submission of the South Hunterdon Municipal Alliance strategic plan and acceptance of GCSUD grant funds (GCSUD grant fund $3,980; cash match $995; in‑kind $2,958), Resolution 2025‑40 notifies Hunterdon County Planning Board of Stockton's intent to participate in the State Development and Redevelopment Plan and confirms submission of the borough's Cross Acceptance Response, and Resolution 2025‑42 authorizes payment of municipal obligations totaling $290,348.36 on the CFO and treasurer's recommendation.
Finally, the council approved Resolution 2025‑41 adopting the 2025 municipal budget. The published summary shows Total General Revenues of $1,088,436.22 and Total General Appropriations of $1,088,436.22 for 2025; the water/sewer utility and other dedicated budgets are included in the meeting packet. All listed motions and approvals carried by recorded votes of 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Lipsen and committee chairs also reported on community outreach (a June 8 blood drive), building preparations for the June 10 primary and infrastructure mapping of wastewater and stormwater lines; council noted ongoing work to repair a water leak near Stockton School and solicited quotes for the repairs.
The council set its next regular meeting for May 19, 2025, and adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
