Westwood public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes and decided to provide extra spotted lanternfly traps for homeowners. It resolved several existing tree concerns and directed the DPW to prune trees at 671 Broadway while requesting legal counsel to review responsibility for sidewalk damage. The committee also planned fall tree plantings and confirmed attendance at the NJ UCF conference.
- Approved September 12 meeting minutes
- Decided to offer additional spotted lanternfly traps to residents
- Resolved tree issues at 104 Ash Street, Bryant Place, 17 Addicks Road, and referred Finnegans tree matter to the Borough Arborist
- Requested DPW gently prune trees at 671 Broadway for sign visibility
- Asked Borough legal counsel to review responsibility for sidewalk/curb damage at 671 Broadway
- Chairman Zambrano will review tree selections for the fall planting of 16 trees
- Chairman Zambrano and a DPW worker will attend the NJ UCF conference on 10/26/2023
- Councilwoman Collins will explore a protocol for resident‑donated tree pruning
Borough Council
The Borough Council adopted ordinances to amend stormwater control and flood damage prevention rules. They approved $6,500 from the General Capital Fund Surplus for an air conditioner for the Westwood Ambulance Corp vehicle bay. A consent agenda covering bills, road paving preparations, and surplus property auctions was also passed.
- Approved Ordinance #23-29 appropriating $6,500 for Westwood Ambulance Corp vehicle bay air conditioner (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #23-27 to amend Chapter 325 Stormwater Control (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #23-28 to amend Chapter 175 Flood Damage Prevention (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance #23-30 regarding 2023 salaries, wages, and compensation (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #23-253 to auction surplus property via GovDeals, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #23-259 for repair and paving of Borough Hall Municipal Lot (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #23-260 for ADA Curb Ramp Construction Inspection (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #23-248 to enter closed session for traffic study discussion (5-0)
Borough Council
The Borough Council held a special meeting to award a contract exempt from public bidding for a special consultant. The council also entered a closed session to discuss property management.
- Approved Resolution #23-247 awarding a contract exempt from public bidding for a special consultant (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #23-246 to enter executive closed session for property management (5-0)