Vineland public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city compensation plans, redevelopment projects, and land acquisitions. The body is also reviewing 2026 budgets for community development and the Downtown Improvement District, as well as various municipal contracts and grants.

• Contract award to Command Co., Inc. for construction of Jake’s Park at Romano Park for $3,488,400.00
• Proposed conversion of a single family home to an automobile repair garage at 1316 West Landis Avenue
• Grant of $100,000.00 to True North Territory for infrastructure repairs on city-owned property
• Purchase of automatic license plate reader cameras from Rekor Recognition Systems, Inc. up to $79,140.00
• Setting of the 2026 fee for collection and disposal of eligible solid waste and recyclable materials

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including the acquisition of 552 East Landis Avenue and changes to land use fees. The body will also review contracts for municipal court renovations and various budget appropriations from grants.

• Contract for municipal court renovations with Capri Construction Co., Inc. not to exceed $441,450.00
• Acquisition of property at 552 East Landis Avenue (Block 3019 Lot 6)
• Budget insertion of $428,886.49 from Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Contract with Petrochoice LLC for lubricating oil and coolant in the amount of $67,833.42
• Ordinance to add a fee for amendments to the Master Plan of Streets

The City Council closed the public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-90, moved it to a final reading and adopted it according to law. The clerk was directed to submit the ordinance to the Mayor for approval. Similar final‑reading actions were taken on Ordinances 2025-88 and 2025-89. Ordinance 2025-91 was passed for a first reading and a public hearing was scheduled for Dec 23, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-88 final reading adopted (5 yeas), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-89 final reading adopted (5 yeas), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-90 final reading adopted (5 yeas), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-91 first reading passed (5 yeas), public hearing set Dec 23, 2025

City Council

The Vineland City Council will vote on ordinances adjusting city employee compensation and a resolution to approve a $350,000 grant for downtown promotion. The meeting also includes contracts for water treatment supplies, road paving, and fireworks, along with a motion to refer a zoning request to the Planning Board.

• Ordinance to amend employee compensation plans (Ord. 2025-80 to 85, 87)
• Resolution to approve $350,000 Downtown Promotion Grant
• Resolution to authorize fireworks display at City Hall
• Resolution to award $124,864.62 contract for demolition
• Motion to refer zoning request to Planning Board

The council approved the minutes from the November 10 and November 17 meetings. It then took up Ordinances 2025-80 through 2025-86 for public hearing, closed each hearing, and advanced each ordinance to a final reading. The clerk was directed to submit all seven ordinances to the mayor for approval or disapproval.

• Ordinance 2025-80 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-81 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-82 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-83 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-84 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-85 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-86 taken up for final reading and adopted (unanimous), sent to mayor

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including amendments to compensation plans and a proposed sale of industrial property. The meeting also includes resolutions for budget transfers, contract awards, and the cancellation of taxes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-77 to transfer industrial property to Vineland Industrial Commission
• Resolution 2025-566 awarding a contract to NewGen Strategies for a water and electric rate study (up to $175,000)
• Resolution 2025-560 authorizing the cancellation of taxes for calendar years 2025 and 2026
• Resolution 2025-554 accepting a medical examination table donation from Dr. Manish Trivedi
• Resolution 2025-553 naming trails in the Willow Oak Natural Area in honor of Mary Treat

The council approved the minutes from prior meetings. Ordinance 2025-64, 2025-75, 2025-76, 2025-77, and 2025-78 were each taken up for a final reading, unanimously approved, and sent to the mayor for action. Ordinance 2025-65, which would amend firearms permit rules, was defeated by unanimous nays. All other motions were adopted without discussion.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 28 and Nov. 3 meetings (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-64 (final reading) and sent to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Defeated Ordinance No. 2025-65 (firearms permits amendment) (unanimous nays)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-75 (final reading) and sent to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-76 (final reading) and sent to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-77 (final reading) and sent to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-78 (final reading) and sent to mayor (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including updates to fire chief and deputy fire chief compensation, industrial property transfers, and parking regulations. It will also consider first‑reading ordinances covering various classifications and public event requirements. The council will adopt multiple resolutions, notably a professional services agreement with Polistina & Associates for engineering the new water supply and treatment facility at Well #17, up to $279,700, and other contracts for software and parking services.

• Ordinance No. 2025-69 amending classification and compensation for the City Fire Chief
• Ordinance No. 2025-71 authorizing transfer and sale of industrial property by the Vineland Industrial Commission
• Ordinance No. 2025-72 revising handicapped parking spaces and adding one on Landis Avenue
• Resolution No. 2025-537 authorizing a professional services agreement with Polistina & Associates for new water supply & treatment facility at Well #17, up to $279,700
• Resolution No. 2025-529 awarding a contract to Starnet Solutions for N‑ABLE and N‑CENTRAL ONE renewal, not to exceed $69,453

The council approved the minutes from the October 14 and October 21 meetings. It then took up Ordinances No. 2025‑69 through No. 2025‑75 for a public hearing, closed each hearing, and moved each ordinance to a final reading. All motions passed unanimously and each ordinance was directed to the mayor for approval or disapproval.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14 & Oct 21 meetings (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2025‑69 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑70 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑71 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑72 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑73 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑74 – Final reading approved, submitted to mayor
• Ordinance No. 2025‑75 – First reading taken up, submitted to mayor

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on ordinances amending employee compensation plans and authorizing property acquisition at 34 W. Park Avenue Rear and Amos Avenue. Resolutions include approving a $1.99 million federal grant insertion into the budget, purchasing a $546,849 sewer excavator, and voiding a construction contract for the North Ascher Woods drainage project. A UDAG/CDBG small business loan to Inclusion Café is also up for approval.

• Ordinance 2025-67: Authorizes acquisition of properties at 34 W. Park Avenue Rear and Amos Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-69 and 2025-70: First reading to amend compensation plans for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
• Resolution 2025-509: Inserts $1,994,971.04 from a federal highway grant into the 2025 budget
• Resolution 2025-504: Authorizes purchase of a Western Star sewer excavator for $546,849.44
• Resolution 2025-501: Voids a construction contract with Gemini General Contracting for drainage rehabilitation

The council approved the minutes of the September 23 and October 7 meetings. Ordinance No. 2025-66 was taken up for a final reading and sent to the mayor for approval. Ordinances 2025-67 and 2025-68 also received final readings and were forwarded to the mayor. First readings were scheduled for Ordinances 2025-69 through 2025-72 with public hearings set for October 28, 2025.

• Approved September 23 and October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-66 taken up for final reading and submitted to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-67 taken up for final reading and submitted to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-68 taken up for final reading and submitted to mayor (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-69 passed first reading; public hearing scheduled Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-70 passed first reading; public hearing scheduled Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-71 passed first reading; public hearing scheduled Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Ordinance 2025-72 passed first reading; public hearing scheduled Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including terminating participation in the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SHBP/SEHBP) and joining the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund. Other items include rescinding and re-authorizing a person-to-person transfer of an alcohol beverage license for 1668 S. Delsea Drive, and appointing school crossing guards for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Resolution 2025-488: Terminate all participation in SHBP/SEHBP
• Resolution 2025-489: Authorize membership in the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund
• Resolution 2025-490: Appoint a fund commissioner to the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund
• Resolution 2025-491 & 2025-492: Rescind and then re-authorize the person-to-person transfer of alcoholic beverage license no. 0614-44-039-010 to Jiya & Ishaan, LLC, at 1668 S. Delsea Drive
• Resolution 2025-493: Appoint school crossing guards for the 2025-2026 school year

The Vineland City Council approved eight resolutions during the October 7, 2025 meeting. All resolutions were adopted without discussion and received unanimous yeas from the five council members. The actions include ending participation in the State Health Benefits Program, joining a regional employee benefits fund, appointing a fund commissioner, transferring an alcoholic beverage license, appointing school crossing guards, entering a shared‑services agreement with the Landis Sewerage Authority, and awarding a contract for fitness stations at Jake’s Place in Romano Park.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-488 terminating participation in the State Health Benefits Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-489 authorizing membership in the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-490 appointing the fund commissioner to the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-491 rescinding a prior license transfer and authorizing the person‑to‑person transfer of alcoholic beverage license No. 0614-44-039-010 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-492 authorizing the person‑to‑person transfer of the same alcoholic beverage license for premises at 1668 S. Delsea Drive, effective Oct. 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-493 appointing school crossing guards for the 2025‑2026 school year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-494 authorizing execution of a shared services agreement with the Landis Sewerage Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-495 authorizing contract award to General Recreation, Inc. for HealthBeat fitness stations at Jake’s Place, Romano Park (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and final readings on six ordinances, including property acquisitions and cell tower lease renewals. Among resolutions is a $25 million general improvement bond issuance and a redevelopment plan for Block 4301 with up to 168 residential units. Other notable items include a $919,099 drainage contract and extensions for cannabis licenses.

• Ordinances to acquire properties at 621 Elmer LLC and 1462 Almond Road
• Redevelopment plan for Block 4301 with up to 168 multifamily units referred to planning board
• $25,000,000 general improvement bonds (Series 2025) for city improvements
• $919,099 contract to Gemini General Contracting for North Ascher Woods drainage rehabilitation
• Extensions for cannabis manufacturing license (Wiseco NJ LLC) and retail license (Bud Bazaar LLC)

The council approved the minutes of the September 9 and September 16, 2025 meetings as submitted. It then took up Ordinances 2025-60, 2025-61, 2025-62, 2025-63, 2025-64, and 2025-65 for public hearing, closed the hearings, completed a final reading, and directed each be submitted to the mayor for approval or disapproval.

• Approved minutes of Sep 9 and Sep 16, 2025 meetings (unanimous yeas)
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-60 to mayor for approval
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-61 to mayor for approval
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-62 to mayor for approval
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-63 to mayor for approval
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-64 to mayor for approval
• Submitted Ordinance No. 2025-65 to mayor for approval

City Council

The Vineland City Council will consider multiple ordinances and resolutions, including several land acquisitions and fee changes. A key item is the award of an open‑end contract to Anixter for 69 kV breakers and 15 kV bypass switches valued at $1,038,043.30. Other actions involve stormwater, drainage, and loan fund approvals.

• Ordinance 2025‑56 authorizes purchase of a drainage easement at 18 Burns Avenue for $14,500.00
• Ordinance 2025‑59 appoints Miguel Mercado as the city’s qualified purchasing agent
• Resolution 2025‑436 awards Anixter a $1,038,043.30 contract for high‑voltage electrical equipment
• Resolution 2025‑437 awards Arawak Paving a contract up to $968,700.00 for resurfacing N. Valley Avenue
• Resolution 2025‑430 authorizes up to $395,000.00 grant for the Urban Enterprise Zone commercial corridor cleaning project

The council approved the August 19 and September 2 meeting minutes. It took Ordinance Nos. 2025‑55, 2025‑56, 2025‑57, 2025‑58, and 2025‑59 up for a final reading and directed each to the mayor for approval or disapproval. It also took Ordinance Nos. 2025‑60 and 2025‑61 up for a first reading, scheduling a public hearing for Ordinance 2025‑60 on September 23, 2025.

• Approved August 19 and September 2 meeting minutes (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑55 taken up for final reading and sent to mayor (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑56 taken up for final reading and sent to mayor (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑57 taken up for final reading and sent to mayor (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑58 taken up for final reading and sent to mayor (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑59 taken up for final reading and sent to mayor (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑60 taken up for first reading; public hearing set for Sep 23, 2025 (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)
• Ordinance 2025‑61 taken up for first reading (yeas: English, Gomez, Spinelli)

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including amendments to employee compensation plans, animal control, drainage systems, and the Center City Redevelopment Plan for two properties. First readings will be introduced for development fee changes, a drainage easement purchase at 18 Burns Avenue for $14,500, stormwater control updates, and the appointment of a part-time Qualified Purchasing Agent. The consent agenda contains 40 routine items, including budget insertions, multiple emergency infrastructure repairs, a $318,491.85 fiber purchase, a $333,731 aerial device, and security equipment contracts for the Senior Center and Police Athletic League.

• Final reading on Ordinance 2025-53 amending the Center City Redevelopment Plan for 544 East Wood Street
• First reading on Ordinance 2025-56 authorizing purchase of a drainage easement at 18 Burns Avenue for $14,500
• Consent item: fiber purchase for infrastructure upgrade from Graybar for up to $318,491.85
• Consent item: purchase of articulating overcenter aerial device from Altec Industries for up to $333,731
• Consent item: award of contract to Atlantic Coast Alarm for security equipment at Vineland Senior Center for up to $64,350

The council approved the minutes of the July 15, August 12 and July 29 meetings. It adopted four resolutions recognizing retiring employees (Resolutions 2025‑370 to 2025‑373). Several ordinances (2025‑34, 2025‑48, 2025‑49, 2025‑50) were taken up for public hearing, closed, read for final approval and sent to the mayor. Ordinance 2025‑51, which would amend drainage system land‑grading requirements, was defeated by a vote of five Nos.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑370 recognizing Kathleen Caignon (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑371 recognizing Michele Giglio (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑372 recognizing Jeanine Meneghetti (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑373 recognizing Frank Repice (4‑0)
• Moved Ordinance 2025‑34 to final reading and submitted to mayor (4‑0)
• Moved Ordinance 2025‑48 to final reading and submitted to mayor (4‑0)
• Moved Ordinance 2025‑49 to final reading and submitted to mayor (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a donation for K-9 officers and a shared services agreement for a HUD Home Program. The body is also considering a grant application for broadband equity and updates to city compensation plans.

• Acceptance of $696,938.03 donation from the Estate of Marian E. Hosier for K-9 officers
• Shared services agreement with Millville, Bridgeton, Fairfield, and Pittsgrove for HUD Home Program
• Application for New Jersey Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-34 to amend classification and compensation plans

The council took Ordinance No. 2025‑34 up for a First Reading and set a public hearing for August 19, 2025. It unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑367 authorizing participation in a HUD Home Program shared‑services agreement. It also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑368 to apply for a New Jersey BEAD broadband grant and Resolution No. 2025‑369 to accept a $696,938.03 donation for K‑9 officers. All motions passed without discussion.

• Ordinance No. 2025‑34 taken up for First Reading; public hearing scheduled Aug 19, 2025 (unanimous yeas)
• Resolution No. 2025‑367 adopting shared‑services agreement for HUD Home Program (unanimous yeas)
• Resolution No. 2025‑368 authorizing BEAD broadband grant application and match (unanimous yeas)
• Resolution No. 2025‑369 accepting $696,938.03 donation for K‑9 officers (unanimous yeas)

City Council

The City Council holds a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2025-45, which appropriates $4,000,000 from the Electric Utility Capital Improvement Fund for implementing the municipal landfill non-condemnation redevelopment plan. Seven ordinances are introduced for first reading, covering compensation plan amendments, animal control, drainage, and center city redevelopment plan changes for specific properties. A large consent agenda includes routine items such as contracts, grant funding, property sales, and professional services agreements.

• Public hearing and final reading on $4,000,000 appropriation for landfill redevelopment (Ordinance 2025-45).
• Ordinances for first reading: amendments to classification/compensation plans (Research Aide, Telephone Operator, Radio Technician), animal control, drainage/grading, and center city redevelopment plan amendments for 544 East Wood Street and 112 South Third Street.
• Consent agenda includes $896,976 contract for storm drainage improvements on N. Brewster Road (Resolution 2025-332).
• Resolution 2025-342: agreement with US EDA for demolition of 14 buildings on former West Campus of Vineland Development Center to build industrial park infrastructure.
• Resolution 2025-349: $108,157.65 contract to pave Anthony Campanella Park.

The council approved the minutes of the June and July meetings. Ordinance No. 2025-45, appropriating $4,000,000 from the electric utility’s capital improvement fund for the municipal landfill redevelopment plan, was taken up for a final reading and adopted with a 4‑0 vote and sent to the mayor. Several other ordinances (2025-48 through 2025-53) were given first readings and scheduled for a public hearing on August 19, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-45 appropriating $4,000,000 (4‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-45 (4‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-48; public hearing set for Aug 19, 2025
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-49; public hearing set for Aug 19, 2025
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-50; public hearing set for Aug 19, 2025
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-51; public hearing set for Aug 19, 2025
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-52; public hearing set for Aug 19, 2025

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including a bond ordinance authorizing $3,397,000 in bonds to fund improvements to the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex. Other items include a $800,000 bond for landfill closure, a $4,000,000 appropriation for landfill redevelopment, and the acquisition of 2040 Maple Avenue for recreational use. The council will also consider numerous resolutions covering retirements, shared services, grant applications, and contract approvals.

• Ordinance No. 2025-47: Bond ordinance for $3,397,000 to improve the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex
• Ordinance No. 2025-29: Bond ordinance for $760,000 of $800,000 supplemental appropriation to close the sanitary landfill
• Ordinance No. 2025-45: Appropriation of $4,000,000 from the electric utility’s capital improvement fund for landfill redevelopment
• Ordinance No. 2025-44: Authorization to acquire 2040 Maple Avenue (Block 2502, Lot 51) for recreational purposes
• Resolution No. 2025-280: Insertion of $172,635.43 special revenue from NJ DEP Clean Communities funding into the 2025 budget

The council adopted several ordinances, including a bond for landfill closure and a bond for the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex, and sent them to the mayor for approval. A public hearing on the landfill redevelopment ordinance was continued to July 15, 2025. The council also approved multiple resolutions recognizing retiring public‑service employees and endorsed a fourth‑round housing element plan.

• Ordinance No. 2025-29 (bond $800,000 for sanitary landfill closure) adopted; vote tally not specified
• Ordinance No. 2025-44 (acquisition of 2040 Maple Avenue) adopted; vote tally not specified
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-45 (landfill redevelopment plan) continued to July 15, 2025; vote tally not specified
• Ordinance No. 2025-46 (amendment to classification and compensation plan) adopted; vote tally not specified
• Ordinance No. 2025-47 (bond $3,397,000 for Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex) adopted; vote tally not specified
• Resolution No. 2025-273 (recognizing Louis Cicchitti’s retirement) adopted; yeas: Arthur, Vargas, Cruz Gomez Jr.
• Resolution No. 2025-274 (recognizing Jeffrey Lawrence’s retirement) adopted; yeas: Arthur, Vargas, Cruz Gomez Jr.
• Resolution No. 2025-276 (endorsing fourth‑round housing element and fair‑share plan) adopted; yeas: Arthur, Vargas, Cruz Gomez Jr.

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including amending the property maintenance code, updating city employee pay plans, and allowing up to five additional five-year renewal terms for a cell tower lease on a municipal water tower at 382 West Butler Avenue. First readings will be introduced for four ordinances, including authorizing the acquisition of 2040 Maple Avenue for recreation, appropriating $4 million from the electric utility’s capital improvement fund for the municipal landfill redevelopment plan, and issuing $3.397 million in bonds for improvements to the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex. A closed-session resolution is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations, and a large consent agenda includes contracts for road resurfacing, security cameras, ambulance remounts, public works yard improvements, and pavement preservation, as well as approval of employee agreements for the police chief and deputy chief.

• Public hearing on extending Sprint Spectrum’s cell tower lease at 382 West Butler Avenue for up to five additional five-year terms
• First reading on $4,000,000 appropriation from electric utility capital improvement fund for landfill redevelopment
• First reading on $3,397,000 bond ordinance for improvements to Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex
• Consent agenda includes $1,854,638 contract for Public Works Yard site improvements and $486,433.50 for three ambulance remount units
• Resolutions approving employee agreements for Police Chief Steven Triantos and Deputy Chief Gregory Pacitto through December 31, 2026

The council approved the minutes from the May 13 and May 20 meetings. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025-41 (property maintenance amendment), Ordinance No. 2025-42 (classification and compensation plan amendment), and Ordinance No. 2025-43 (cell‑tower lease renewal) and sent each to the mayor. The council also took up Ordinances 2025-44 through 2025-47 for first readings and set public hearings for June 17, 2025.

• Approved minutes of May 13 and May 20 meetings (5 yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-41 and sent to mayor (5 yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-42 and sent to mayor (5 yeas)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-43 and sent to mayor (5 yeas)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-44 for first reading; public hearing set for June 17, 2025 (5 yeas)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-45 for first reading; public hearing set for June 17, 2025 (5 yeas)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-46 for first reading; public hearing set for June 17, 2025 (5 yeas)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-47 for first reading; public hearing set for June 17, 2025 (5 yeas)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and final readings on several ordinances, including the acquisition of a drainage easement at 18 Burns Avenue and the conversion of a vacant Sears building at 8 West Landis Avenue to a house of worship. First readings will be taken on ordinances addressing property maintenance, classification and compensation plans, and a lease renewal for a cell tower on a municipal water tower. The council will also consider a series of resolutions covering grant funding, contract awards, and the insertion of special revenue into the FY 2025 budget.

• Ordinance 2025-37: acquisition of drainage easement over Joffe Lumber & Supply Co., 18 Burns Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-40: conversion of vacant Sears building at 8 West Landis Avenue to a house of worship
• Resolution 2025-210: authorization of $366,630 grant for the Urban Enterprise Zone FY 2026 budget
• Resolution 2025-219: award of contract to Starnet Solutions for scale computing hardware up to $367,934
• Resolution 2025-214: insertion of $661,250.82 special revenue from a state recycling grant into the FY 2025 budget

The Vineland City Council adopted a resolution honoring Daniel Durand and approved the minutes of prior meetings. Six ordinances (2025‑34 through 2025‑39) were taken up for final reading, adopted without discussion, and sent to the mayor for approval. Ordinance 2025‑39 implements the planning board’s decision to deny an amendment for a proposed internet‑car sales business at 822 East Wood Street.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑209 honoring Daniel Durand (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 22 and May 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑34 and sent to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑35 and sent to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑36 and sent to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑37 and sent to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑38 and sent to mayor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑39 denying amendment for 822 East Wood St. and sent to mayor (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the calendar year 2025 municipal budget. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding land condemnation, parking restrictions, and development fees.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget
• Change order for NRG Business Marketing, LLC in the amount of $5,767,749.89
• Contract for Well #13 drinking water air stripper media with Level-1 Construction, Inc. for $162,000.00
• Purchase of padmount transformers from Anixter, Inc. not to exceed $184,525.00
• Ordinance to increase fees for reviewing and administering development applications

The council approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 15 meetings. Four ordinances (Nos. 2025-30, 2025-31, 2025-32, 2025-33) were taken up for a final reading, adopted according to law, and forwarded to the mayor. Additional ordinances (Nos. 2025-34 through 2025-36) were taken up for first readings and scheduled for public hearings on May 13, 2025.

• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 15 meetings (yeas from all members)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-30 (utility easement condemnation) – yeas from all members, sent to mayor
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-31 (no parking restrictions along Riverside Drive/Maurice River Parkway) – yeas from all members, sent to mayor
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-32 (long‑term tax exemption for redevelopment of Block 4216) – yeas from all members, sent to mayor
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025-33 (increase fees for reviewing development applications) – yeas from all members, sent to mayor
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-34 for first reading (amend Ordinance No. 8 classification/compensation) – yeas from all members, public hearing scheduled May 13
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-35 for first reading (amend Ordinance No. 8 social worker aide) – yeas from all members, public hearing scheduled May 13
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025-36 for first reading (amend tattooing and body piercing ordinance) – yeas from all members, public hearing scheduled May 13

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on two ordinances that amend zoning definitions and standards. Ordinance 2025-27 adds "harm reduction center" as a defined term and clarifies "office" and "substance abuse counseling or treatment center." Ordinance 2025-28 amends standards for B-1, B-2, B-3 business zones and IN-1 institutional zones. Both ordinances are up for final adoption.

• Public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 2025-27 amending zoning definitions (Chapter 425, Article XV)
• Public hearing and final reading on Ordinance 2025-28 amending zone standards for B-1, B-2, B-3, and IN-1 districts
• Addition of 'harm reduction center' as a defined term in the zoning code
• Clarification of terms including 'office' and 'substance abuse counseling or treatment center'

The City Council voted to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance 2025-27, then closed that hearing, and finally adopted the ordinance for a final reading. The council also voted to hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-28. After the final reading, the ordinance was forwarded to the mayor for approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to take Ordinance No. 2025-27 up for a public hearing – passed (yeas: Dr. Arthur, English, Gomez, Jr., Vargas, Spinelli)
• Motion to close the public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-27 – passed (yeas: Dr. Arthur, English, Gomez, Jr., Vargas, Spinelli)
• Motion to take Ordinance No. 2025-27 up for a final reading and adopt – passed (yeas: Dr. Arthur, English, Gomez, Jr., Vargas, Spinelli)
• President directed Clerk to submit Ordinance No. 2025-27 to the mayor for approval or disapproval
• Motion to take Ordinance No. 2025-28 up for a public hearing – passed (yeas: Dr. Arthur, English, Gomez, Jr., Vargas, Spinelli)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed (yeas: Dr. Arthur, English, Gomez, Jr., Vargas, Spinelli)

City Council

The City Council will hold final readings on two bond ordinances for capital improvements and landfill closure. The body is also reviewing several first-reading ordinances regarding utility easements, parking restrictions, and development fees.

• Ordinance 2025-26: Bond for capital improvements appropriating $9,200,000
• Ordinance 2025-29: Bond for sanitary landfill closure appropriating $800,000
• Resolution 2025-163: Contract for Park Avenue resurfacing (Phase 1) not to exceed $1,537,426.00
• Resolution 2025-165: Edmunds software maintenance renewal not to exceed $40,522.72
• Ordinance 2025-33: Proposed increase for development application review and administration fees

The council approved the March 25 minutes and then adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑26, authorizing $9,200,000 in capital improvements and $8,740,000 in bonds, and sent it to the mayor. It also adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑29 for an $800,000 supplemental appropriation for landfill closure and sent it to the mayor. Several other ordinances (Nos. 2025‑30 through 2025‑33) were taken up for first reading and scheduled for public hearings on April 22. Resolution No. 2025‑157 amending Ordinances 2025‑27 and 2025‑28 was adopted.

• Approved March 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑26, $9.2M bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑29, $800K landfill‑closure bond (unanimous)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025‑30 for first reading, public hearing set for Apr 22 (unanimous)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025‑31 for first reading, public hearing set for Apr 22 (unanimous)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025‑32 for first reading, public hearing set for Apr 22 (unanimous)
• Taken up Ordinance No. 2025‑33 for first reading, public hearing set for Apr 22 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑157 amending Ordinances 2025‑27 and 2025‑28 (unanimous)

City Council

The Vineland City Council meeting will include public hearings and final readings on multiple ordinances, including large capital‑improvement appropriations for the electric and water utilities and a bond package for road and infrastructure projects. Council members will also introduce the 2025 municipal budget and consider several routine resolutions and contract awards. All items are scheduled for public hearing or final reading unless placed on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2025-23 – appropriating $10,600,000 from the electric utility’s capital improvement fund for municipal electric projects.
• Ordinance No. 2025-24 – bond ordinance appropriating $6,000,000 for road, drainage and sidewalk improvements, authorizing $5,700,000 in bonds.
• Ordinance No. 2025-26 – bond ordinance appropriating $9,200,000 for various capital improvements, authorizing $8,740,000 in bonds.
• Ordinance No. 2025-22 – appropriating $1,800,000 from the water utility’s capital improvement fund for water system upgrades.
• Resolution No. 2025-139 – award of a contract to Aliano Brothers General Contractors for Vineland Senior Center renovations.

The council approved the minutes from previous meetings and heard a budget presentation from the mayor and CFO. It then took up Ordinances 2025‑19, 2025‑20, 2025‑21, 2025‑22, and 2025‑23, closed the public hearings (no public comment), and adopted each ordinance by unanimous YEA votes. The clerk was directed to submit all five ordinances to the mayor for his approval or disapproval.

• Ordinance 2025-19 adopted by unanimous YEA vote and sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-20 adopted by unanimous YEA vote and sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-21 adopted by unanimous YEA vote and sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-22 adopted by unanimous YEA vote and sent to mayor
• Ordinance 2025-23 adopted by unanimous YEA vote and sent to mayor

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on zoning amendments and compensation plans for police and public defender, and introduce first readings on major capital appropriations including $10.6M for electric utility improvements, $6M for road and drainage bonds, and $9.2M for various capital projects. A public hearing is also scheduled on the Cavallo Drive sewer project assessment.

• Public hearing on Cavallo Drive sewer project assessment (Resolution 2025-128)
• First reading of $10,600,000 appropriation for electric utility capital improvements
• First reading of $6,000,000 bond ordinance for road, drainage, and sidewalk improvements
• First reading of $9,200,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements
• First reading of $1,800,000 appropriation for water utility capital improvements

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and property acquisitions, and vote on resolutions including a $2.66 million grant application to convert Landis Marketplace into a convention center. The consent agenda includes police union contracts, a $1 million facade improvement grant, and routine payments and contracts.

• Ordinance 2025-9 & 2025-10: amend business zone standards and definitions for offices and substance abuse centers
• Ordinance 2025-12: authorizing acquisition of Block 122, Lots 1 & 3
• Resolution 2025-88: $2,660,000 grant request to renovate Landis Marketplace into a convention center
• Resolution 2025-87: $1,000,000 grant application for building facade and parking improvements
• Resolution 2025-86 & 2025-111: approve three-year collective bargaining agreements with Vineland Police Captains and Superior Officers Associations

City Council

The Vineland City Council will hold public hearings and final readings on seven ordinances, including a $1,225,000 appropriation for water utility improvements, a PILOT tax exemption agreement, and zoning amendments. First readings will be introduced for property acquisitions and employee compensation plan updates. The consent agenda includes contracts, software maintenance, revolving loan funds, and a shared services agreement for automated license plate readers.

• $1,225,000 appropriation from Capital Improvement Fund for water utility improvements (Ordinance 2025-7)
• PILOT agreement authorizing tax exemption for various applicants (Ordinance 2025-6)
• Zoning amendments for B-1, B-2, B-3, and IN-1 zones in accordance with Planning Board Resolution 6667 (Ordinance 2025-9)
• Amendment to Police Department composition and membership regulations (Ordinance 2025-11)
• Acquisition of Block 122, Lots 1 and 3 (Ordinance 2025-12)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances including PILOT tax exemptions for various applicants, a budget cap bank, salary amendments, and street vacations. First readings include a $1.225 million water utility appropriation, zoning changes to business and institutional zones, and police department composition amendments. Resolutions include committing to affordable housing obligations, adopting the Downtown Improvement District budget, approving a solar landfill redevelopment project, and awarding contracts for pump repair, software support, and consulting.

• Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2025-1 authorizing PILOT tax exemptions for various applicants
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-7 appropriating $1,225,000 from capital improvement fund for water utility improvements
• Resolution 2025-58 committing to Fourth Round present and prospective need affordable housing obligations
• Resolutions 2025-55/56/57 approving redeveloper change to Vineland Solar LLC and power purchase/lease agreements for landfill solar project
• Motion to refer to Planning Board a request to amend Newcomb Hospital redevelopment area to allow a 60-unit independent living building

City Council

The City Council will hold final readings on ordinances regarding tax exemptions, flood hazard maps, and no-passing zones. The body is also considering a first reading to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and various service contracts.

• Police uniform contract with Public Safety Unlimited for an estimated $130,000.00
• Change order for River Front Recycling & Aggregate, LLC in the amount of $27,696.83
• Ordinance to establish no-passing zones on a portion of Panther Road
• Proposed veteran housing project with 28 apartment units at 112 South Third Street
• Termination of a PILOT agreement for property at 419 West Chestnut Avenue