The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-078 appointing a business administrator. It also introduced a 2026 budget ordinance establishing a 3.5% spending cap and cap bank, with a public hearing scheduled for February 23.
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The appointment fills the borough’s business administrator position, following interviews conducted by the Policy, Planning and Personnel Committee. The council also advanced a proposed 3.5% budget cap for 2026, but that ordinance is not final and will receive a public hearing on February 23. Other approved actions included recreation fees, several temporary road closures, grant submissions, and grant consulting services.
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Unanimously approved the appointment of a business administrator through Resolution 2026-078; the appointee's name was not provided.
Introduced Ordinance 2026-1336 to establish a 3.5% cap for the 2026 municipal budget and create a cap bank; the public hearing is scheduled for February 23.
Introduced Ordinance 2026-1335 to amend the ordinance reconstituting the Borough of Manville Police Department.
Approved a contract for NJ Community Solutions LLC to provide interim administrator and administrator search services.
Approved recreation fees and temporary road closures for several processions and religious events.
Approved grant-related actions, including a submission to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' FY26 Local Recreation Improvement Grant Program and a contract with Bruno Associates for grant consulting services.
Approved licenses for vehicle towing and removal in conjunction with municipal operations.
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