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Newfield reviews budget ordinance and places $40,000 auction award on next meeting agenda
Summary
At a May 14 work session, Newfield officials reviewed Ordinance No. 2026-5 and several resolutions related to the 2026 municipal budget, and agreed to add a resolution to the Regular Meeting agenda to award a municipal property auction bid of $40,000.
Mayor Grova reviewed the borough's May 18 Regular Meeting agenda at a May 14 work session, including Ordinance No. 2026-5, a measure to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank under N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14, and a public hearing on the 2026 municipal budget.
The agenda also lists Resolutions Nos. 48-53 covering adoption of the budget, cancellation of a grant receivable and unexpended improvement authorization, State Health Benefits Program plan limits, 2026 salaries, a construction fee authorization, and a New Jersey Department of Transportation local aid recommendation of award.
Solicitor Moustakas told council that a municipal property auction held April 17 produced a bid from Henry Papiano T/A Blue Flame LLC for $40,000. "The Borough received a bid from Henry Papiano T/A Blue Flame LLC in the amount of $40,000," Moustakas said; the bid was below the original minimum sale price. Council members agreed to accept the $40,000 bid and to add Resolution No. 55-26 to the Regular Meeting agenda to formally award the sale.
Mayor Grova also noted local maintenance items for follow-up, including high grass at the Family Dollar site and a request that Public Works repaint parking stalls at the library. Engineer Wayne Johnson was identified as the authority to clarify the borough's updated tree ordinance for residents.
The work session concluded with scheduling and representation notes: Mayor Grova said he will miss Delsea High School's June 18 graduation and Council member Carrow volunteered to attend on the borough's behalf. The session adjourned at 6:58 p.m. on a motion by Council member Carrow, seconded by Council member Miller; the clerk recorded that all were in favor.
What happens next: Several matters discussed at the work session appear on the Regular Meeting agenda for formal consideration, including the public hearing on the budget and the proposed award of the municipal property to the April auction bidder.
