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Eatontown council asks outside analysis after public review of new municipal building designs
Summary
Councilmember Escalante reviewed designs presented at a Feb. 10 community meeting for a proposed new municipal building, including two second‑floor options, square‑footage and a basement gun range. She requested an outside cost‑benefit analysis comparing renovation versus new construction; residents followed up with questions about missing ordinances and scope.
Councilmember Maria Escalante told the council she had hosted a community meeting on Feb. 10 where professionals presented two second‑floor options and overall square footage for a proposed municipal building. She described plans that included two elevators (one freight) and a proposed basement gun‑range and said she wants residents to see a cost‑benefit analysis from an outside firm comparing renovation to building new so the public is fully informed.
Mayor Anthony Talerico asked for the parameters of the study and the process for selecting an independent engineer; Attorney Bayer and Administrator Lucia replied. During the public portion residents asked questions about ordinance availability and the independent engineer: Roy Eisen asked about two ordinances that were not provided to the public; Mayor Talerico said the ordinance "has not been completed and will be introduced at the next council meeting." Kevin Gonzalez and Cathy Williams asked about square footage and multipurpose space; staff responded. Council directed further study and scheduled presentation of professional designs at an upcoming March meeting.
