Vineland public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is holding final readings on multiple ordinances regarding zoning definitions, business zone standards, and compensation plans for several city positions. The body will also consider a new flood damage prevention chapter and various 2025 budget approvals.

• Compensation plan amendments for Tax Assessor, Director of Public Works, and Chief Accountant
• Ordinance to allow a 20-seat house of worship at 13 North East Boulevard
• Proposed no-passing zones along a portion of Panther Road
• Budget approval for Vineland Downtown Improvement District and Department of Community Development for 2025
• Change orders for Trane USA, Inc. ($20,025.00) and Falasca Mechanical Inc. ($13,443.04)

City Council

The Vineland City Council will conduct a public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 2024‑52, which amends the classification and compensation plan for the part‑time investigator in the Law Department. The council will also consider a consent agenda containing routine resolutions, including reappointments, contract extensions, and budget items. All consent items will be approved by a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion.

• Public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 2024‑52 (investigator compensation amendment)
• Resolution 2024‑430: Reappoint members of the Vineland Industrial Commission
• Resolution 2024‑435: Amendatory supplemental change order to contract C23‑0011 for $850
• Resolution 2024‑436: Professional services agreement with Sargent & Lundy up to $319,500
• Resolution 2024‑439: Contract award to South State, Inc. for public properties paving, $418,146

City Council

The Vineland City Council met for a work session on September 17, 2024, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed various topics, including park improvements, the status of the Gonzalez Park agreement, demolition of the old ice house, and community concerns about homelessness and school athletic fields. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a pre-meeting conference with no formal votes. They added Resolution 2024-426 to the agenda, which authorizes applying for FY 2024 Local Justice Assistance Grant Program funding and a shared services agreement with Millville, Bridgeton, and Cumberland County. Public comment included concerns about motorcycle confiscation penalties and meeting attendance rules. Council also discussed drug and homelessness issues and heard reports on recent events.

• Added Resolution 2024-426 for US DOJ grant application and shared services agreement (agenda addition)

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget insertions for firefighter and stormwater grants. The body is also reviewing compensation plans for legal department positions and awarding a water sampling contract.

• Contract for water utility regulatory water sampling with Eurofins Environmental Testing Philadelphia, LLC for an estimated $167,909.00
• Budget insertion of $369,494.35 from the American Rescue Plan Act for stormwater improvements
• Five separate budget insertions for American Rescue Plan Firefighter 2024 funds ranging from $70,000 to $75,000 each
• Final reading of Ordinance 2024-51 regarding compensation for an Alternate Public Defender
• Proposed amendment to the Center City Redevelopment Plan for 544 E. Wood Street to allow a barber shop and apartments

City Council

The City Council held a work session where the CEO of South Jersey AIDS Alliance presented a proposed Harm Reduction Center for East Landis Avenue. Council members expressed concerns about the location near schools and businesses, and no formal action was taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal action taken on Harm Reduction Center proposal
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and final readings on five ordinances, including a $210,000 appropriation for the Cavallo Drive sanitary sewer extension and related bond authorization. It will also adopt the FY2024 budget for the Department of Community Development and approve several contract change orders and new contracts. Additional items include appointments to the Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Public Defender office.

• Ordinance No. 2024-49: Appropriates $210,000 for the Cavallo Drive sanitary sewer extension and authorizes $200,000 in bonds
• Resolution No. 2024-375: Approves the FY2024 budget for the Department of Community Development
• Resolution No. 2024-378: Authorizes a $133,628 amendatory supplemental change order to Contract No. C23-0103 with Chase Environmental Group, Inc.
• Resolution No. 2024-384: Awards an open‑end contract to Koppers Utility and Industrial Products for southern pine poles, estimated at $300,000
• Resolution No. 2024-400: Awards a contract to Kobelco Compressors America for fuel‑gas compressor overhaul, not to exceed $268,180

The Vineland City Council unanimously adopted six ordinances and approved numerous resolutions, including a $210,000 sewer extension for Cavallo Drive and a $300,000 contract for utility poles. It also approved a shared services agreement for rock salt and reappointed board members. A request to interpret land use laws regarding harm reduction services was referred to the Zoning Board.

• Adopted ordinance amending municipal judge compensation (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance denying redevelopment plan amendment for 412 South Sixth Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending licensing standards (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending solid waste and recycling responsibilities (unanimous)
• Adopted $210,000 sewer extension for Cavallo Drive, with $200,000 in bonds (unanimous, Franceschini abstained)
• Adopted ordinance approving drainage easements (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 open-end contract for southern pine poles (unanimous)
• Referred harm reduction services land use interpretation to Zoning Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Vineland City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Members discussed upcoming events, including a maternal health festival and a food truck festival, and heard updates on grants and departmental activities. Councilman Acosta announced he is stepping down as Planning Board liaison, and Councilmen Spinelli and Franceschini expressed interest in the role.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at work session
• Councilman Acosta to step down as Planning Board liaison; replacement to be appointed by resolution on August 27 agenda

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a $210,000 sanitary sewer extension for Cavallo Drive. The meeting includes multiple budget insertions for grants and settlement funds, as well as appointments for the Municipal Court.

• Ordinance 2024-49: $210,000 appropriation for Cavallo Drive sanitary sewer extension
• Resolution 2024-346: $629,643.49 budget insertion from National Opioid Settlement Fund
• Resolution 2024-362: Architectural/engineering contract for Landis Theater renovations not to exceed $133,000
• Resolution 2024-350: Architectural/engineering contract for Municipal Court staff office not to exceed $63,000
• Resolution 2024-361: New plenary retail consumption license for Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 398 Smith Street

The Vineland City Council unanimously adopted four ordinances: amending the classification and compensation plans for Tax Collector and Tax Search Officer (2024-41) and for Security Guard PT & FT (2024-42), authorizing the purchase of property at 860 North Orchard Road from the State of New Jersey (2024-43), and amending the Landis Theater Foundation Board of Directors ordinance (2024-44). The council also passed six ordinances for first reading, scheduling public hearings for August 27, 2024, including a $210,000 sanitary sewer extension project for Cavallo Drive and an ordinance denying a request to amend the Center City Redevelopment Plan for 412 South Sixth Street. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-41 amending compensation plans for Tax Collector & Tax Search Officer (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-42 amending compensation plans for Security Guard PT & FT (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-43 authorizing purchase of 860 North Orchard Road from NJ State (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-44 amending Landis Theater Foundation Board ordinance (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2024-45 (Municipal Judge compensation) with public hearing Aug 27 (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2024-46 denying redevelopment plan amendment for 412 S Sixth St (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 2024-49 for $210,000 sewer extension on Cavallo Drive (5-0)
• Approved 30+ resolutions including liquor license for Holiday Inn Express, police chief contracts, and grant applications (5-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 3-2 to keep a motion on the agenda that would ask the Planning Board to consider restricting hypodermic needle distribution for illegal drugs within 1,000 feet of certain locations like schools and parks. The motion will go to the Planning Board for review and recommendation before returning to Council for action. No final decision was made on the restriction itself.

• Kept motion on agenda to request Planning Board review of needle-distribution restriction (3-2)
• Revised Ordinance 2024-40 to correct block number for 726 E. Wood Street property acquisition
• Revised Resolution 2024-313 to include restoration agreements in title and body
• Revised Resolution 2024-323 to correct amount in title for Osmose Utilities Services contract
• Revised Resolution 2024-324 to correct spelling error in title for Ferguson Enterprises contract

City Council

The Vineland City Council is holding public hearings on the Oak Road redevelopment area and the $275,000 acquisition of 726 E. Wood Street. The body is also voting on a $1,559,000 contract for the 2024 road program and a $753,537 renovation project. Additionally, the council is considering a new zoning restriction for hypodermic needles near schools and parks.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-39 approving a financial agreement for the Oak Road Redevelopment Area
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-40 to acquire 726 E. Wood Street for $275,000 for Code Blue obligations
• Contract award to Arawak Paving Co. for the 2024 Road Program in the amount of $1,559,000
• Contract award to Fabbri Builders for 4th floor renovations in the amount of $753,537
• Motion to request Planning Board consider restricting hypodermic needles within 1,000 feet of schools and parks

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including police compensation plans and parking restrictions. The agenda also includes a $275,000 property acquisition for Code Blue obligations and various budget insertions.

• Ordinance 2024-34: Revision of classification and compensation for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief
• Ordinance 2024-40: Acquisition of 726 E. Wood Street for $275,000.00
• Resolution 2024-285: Insertion of $2,000,000.00 for Lead Remediation and Abatement Program
• Resolution 2024-296: Purchase of a playground for Giampie Tro Park up to $101,506.56
• Resolution 2024-308: Contract award to Capri Construction Co., Inc. for $2,205,000.00

City Council

The City Council will consider a bond ordinance for safety and rehabilitation of Chestnut Avenue. Other items include police compensation changes, land use amendments, and various grant applications.

• Ordinance No. 2024-33: $27,500,000 for Chestnut Avenue safety improvements and rehabilitation
• Ordinance No. 2024-34: Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief compensation plans
• Ordinance No. 2024-35: No parking restrictions on a portion of N. Second Street
• Resolution No. 2024-258: $174,060.33 in NJ DEP Clean Communities funding
• Resolution No. 2024-265: $150,000 for the Vineland UEZ Downtown Promotion Project

City Council

The City Council will consider a bond ordinance for safety improvements and rehabilitation of Chestnut Avenue. The agenda also includes various resolutions regarding grant applications, contract awards, and zoning board appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-33: Bond ordinance for $27,500,000 for Chestnut Avenue safety improvements and rehabilitation
• Resolution 2024-232: $7,533.00 payment to ABS Welding and Construction for emergency services
• Resolution 2024-238: Contract award to Starnet Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $80,521.84
• Resolution 2024-240: Contract award to Caterina Supply Inc. for $212,079.00 for fire hydrants
• Resolution 2024-251: Change order to Arthur J. Ogren, Inc. in the amount of $50,501.37

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding personnel compensation, cannabis establishments, and tobacco products. The meeting also includes resolutions for budget insertions, infrastructure service agreements, and public safety equipment.

• Ordinance No. 2024-27: Personnel classification and compensation for I.B.E.W., Local 210 Unit 3, Legal Analyst, and Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
• Ordinance No. 2024-28: Classification and compensation for Social Worker - Aging
• Resolution 2024-199: $536,516.87 recycling tonnage grant funding allocation
• Resolution s 2024-201: $600,000.00 Vineland Revolving Loan Fund allocation
• Resolution 2024-205: $258,994.92 agreement with Siemens Energy, Inc. for spring outage support

City Council

The council will hold final readings on ordinances regarding cannabis taxes and police compensation plans. They will also consider several contracts, including an elevator modernization project and a grant application for the Urban Enterprise Zone.

• Ordinance 2024-25: Final reading on compensation plans for PBA Local 266
• Resolution 2024-189: $1,018,190.00 for City Hall elevator modernization
• Resolution 2024-168: $310,510.00 grant application for the Urban Enterprise Zone
• Ordinance 2024-26: Final reading on cannabis sales and taxes
• Resolution 2024-194: Cannabis manufacturer license for Garden Greens LLC

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the 2024 municipal budget and vote to adopt the amended version. The council is also scheduled for final readings on ordinances regarding tax exemption pilot agreements and the Center City Redevelopment Plan. Additionally, several contract change orders and professional service agreements are up for approval.

• Final reading of ordinance amending the Center City Redevelopment Plan for 834 East Elmer Street
• Public hearing and adoption of amendments to the 2024 municipal budget
• Contract for citywide drainage improvements in the amount of $487,704.42
• First reading of ordinance regarding cannabis sales transfer and user taxes
• Change order for Arthur J. Ogren, Inc. in the amount of $141,449.19

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 municipal budget. The agenda includes several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including Mill Road resurfacing and water service installations.

• Resurfacing of Mill Road (Landis Avenue to Almond Road) for $2,659,598.50
• Demolition of structures at 511 Laurel Street and 633 E. Wood Street for $65,100.00
• Repairs to Clayville Generation Unit for $2,700,000.00
• New water services from water main (N. East Ave., E. Garden Rd. to E. Forest Grove Rd.) for $250,800.00
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-23 regarding pilot agreements for project tax exemptions

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding road, drainage, and sidewalk improvements funded by a $5,000,000 bond. The agenda also includes funding for various park improvements and work at Burnt Mill Pond. Additionally, the council will review several resolutions related to property sales and service contracts.

• $5,000,000 bond ordinance for road, drainage, and sidewalk improvements
• $850,000 appropriation for various park improvements
• $450,000 to supplement park improvements at Burnt Mill Pond and the historic foot bridge
• Contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC for underground electric facility marking up to $112,450.00
• Contract with CTX Infrastructure for directional drilling services up to $160,041.50

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances including compensation plans and redevelopment amendments. The agenda also includes a bond ordinance for road and drainage work and various resolutions regarding city contracts and funds.

• Bond ordinance for $5,000,000 in road, drainage, and sidewalk improvements
• Appropriation of $850,000 for various park improvements
• Appropriation of $450,000 for Burnt Mill Pond and historic foot bridge work
• Redevelopment plan amendments for 726 East Wood Street and 27 South East Boulevard
• Resolution to introduce the 2024 Municipal Budget

City Council

The City Council will conduct final readings on ordinances regarding public water supply, the vacation of Pennsylvania Avenue, and the establishment of a broadband utility. The agenda also includes first readings for several personnel classification changes and redevelopment plan amendments.

• Ordinance 2024-12: Acquisition of properties at Block 3119, Lots 19, 20, 22, & 23 by Vineland Industrial Commission
• Resolution 2024-70: $9,500.00 change order for Capela Construction Inc.
• Resolution 2024-71: $82,955.00 change order for Environmental Strategies & Applications, Inc.
• Resolution 2024-72: $55,240.00 environmental services agreement for 544 E. Pear Street
• Resolution 2024-75: $116,850.61 contract for Cayenta database and application administration

City Council

The City Council will hold final readings on ordinances regarding land use fees and property sales. The agenda also includes first readings for a new broadband utility service and various contract amendments.

• Ordinance establishing a Broadband Utility Service
• $970,925.00 contract for Burnt Mill Pond improvements
• Amendment to the Center City Redevelopment Plan at 604 East Landis Avenue
• $118,340.00 change order for Golder Associates USA
• Request to convert a duplex at 834 East Elmer Street into a triplex

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a municipal budget cap and a new four-way stop at Panther Road and Dante Avenue. The meeting also includes resolutions for police retirements, software maintenance contracts, and water treatment facility upgrades.

• Ordinance 2024-01: Exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits and establishing a cap bank
• Ordinance 2024-02: Designating Panther Road and Dante Avenue as a four-way stop
• Ordinance 2024-05: Sale of Block 7307, Lot 11 via private sale
• Resolution 2024-25: Software maintenance renewal for $38,593.06
• Resolution 2024-27: Water treatment media replacement for $319,800.00

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 Downtown Improvement District budget and assessment roll. The meeting also includes readings for ordinances on traffic stops, parking restrictions, and municipal budget limits.

• Ordinance 2023-76: No parking restrictions on Mill Road
• Ordinance 2024-02: Four-way stop at Panther Road and Dante Avenue
• Resolution 2024-03: $89,280.00 contract for water modules from Raybern Utility Solutions, LLC
• Public hearing on the 2024 Downtown Improvement District budget
• Ordinance 2023-77: Search warrant authority for health nuisances