Unofficial Mayor & Council Reorganization Meeting Highlights

Swore in new Council members, Laura Fernandez and Hovannes Bakalian

Swore in Councilman Roy Sokoloski to finish unexpired term

Awarded trophy and certificates to 1st Annual Battle of the Bulbs winners – Sokoloski, Osso, Witkowski, Jacobsen and Furletti

Nominated and approved Councilwoman Kara McMorrow and Council President

Nominated and approved Councilman Hovannes Bakalian to be representative on Planning/Zoning Board

Approved Council appointments for liaison and committee positions (visible on website)

Approved professional appointments for 2024 (visible on website)

Approved administrative actions – meeting dates, tax due dates and interest rates, bank depositories, petty cash amounts, back office software, official newspapers, cash management plan, recycling coordinator, towing licenses for police, mutual aid agreements for police/fire/ems, shared services for firearms facilities, health benefits waivers, internet/email code of conduct, form used for tort claims and temporary budget

Approved appointment of Roger Hauser as Municipal Judge for 3-year term

Passed resolution to continue to be a part of the Riverside Cooperative purchasing program

Appointed Municipal Clerk to be Public Agency Compliance Officer and Municipal Housing Liaison,

Appointed Piazza & Associates as Affordable Housing Administrative Agent for the Borough