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Council split over sale of Willis Ave. parcels; DeMeo pushes RFP to attract developers
Summary
Council members debated whether to re-auction borough-owned property on Willis Avenue or issue an RFP to solicit developers; Councilman DeMeo argued an RFP could yield higher long-term tax receipts and suggested redevelopment could support multiple homes.
Council members revisited plans for borough-owned properties on Willis Avenue. Councilman DeMeo urged the borough to issue a request for proposals to attract a developer who might build higher-value housing rather than placing the parcels into a spring auction. He said a planner and engineer should be consulted before marketing the site.
Councilman Ciasullo noted the borough previously pursued sale by auction and that was the board’s prior direction; the two council members disagreed over whether to re-run prior outreach or attempt an RFP. DeMeo cited a communication from Vreeland estimating current taxes at about $7,500 per year from the property versus a potential $30,000-plus in taxes if redeveloped for two or three single‑family homes or denser use.
