Woodbury public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding fire lanes, parking, and towing fees. The body is also considering a new chapter on tax exemptions and abatements for commercial, industrial, and residential standards.

• Contract award to Landberg Construction, LLC for resurfacing Stuart Street and Lafayette Avenue
• Ordinance 2436-25 to amend towing, road service, and storage vehicle rate schedules
• Ordinance 2439-25 to repeal and adopt a new chapter on tax exemptions and abatements
• Proposed trick-or-treat hours of 3 pm - 8 pm on October 31 and an 8 pm curfew on October 30 and 31
• Shared service agreement with Gateway Regional High School Board of Education for a Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer

The Woodbury City Council adopted Ordinances 2434‑25 through 2439‑25, each passing with a 7‑0 vote and two members absent. The council also adopted the consent agenda covering Resolutions 25‑161 to 25‑172, which includes awarding a contract to Landberg Construction, LLC for resurfacing Stuart Street and Lafayette Avenue. The bill and voucher list was approved by the same vote. No motions were denied.

• Adopted Ordinance 2434-25 (fire lane penalties) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2435-25 (no parking) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2436-25 (towing rate schedule) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2437-25 (police department guidelines) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2438-25 (fire department amendment, first reading) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2439-25 (tax exemption repeal/replacement, first reading) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolutions 25-161 through 25-172) – approved 7-0 (2 absent)
• Approved Bill and Voucher List – approved 7-0 (2 absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a redevelopment plan amendment for the Downtown Business District and several ordinances regarding traffic, parking, and towing fees. The meeting also includes a presentation on police re-accreditation and a consent agenda with various city contracts and agreements.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2433-25: 100 block South Broad Street redevelopment plan amendment
• Ordinance No. 2436-25: Amendments to towing, road service, and storage vehicle rate schedules
• Resolution No. 25-155: Jurisdictional agreement for NJ Route 45 bridge over Woodbury Creek
• Resolution No. 25-160: Lease agreement with Woodbury City Board of Education for 25 North Broad Street
• Resolution No. 25-158: Contract approval for the Chief of Police

City Council

The City Council will discuss an amendment to the Downtown Business District redevelopment plan. The body is also considering resolutions regarding a tax reimbursement, a lease agreement with the Board of Education, and housing rehabilitation policies.

• Ordinance 2433-25: 100 block South Broad Street redevelopment plan amendment
• Resolution 25-152: Tax payment reimbursement for 102 Delaware St
• Resolution 25-153: Lease agreement with Woodbury City Board of Education for 25 North Broad Street
• Resolution 25-154: Policy manual for Regional Contribution Agreement recaptured funds housing rehab
• Resolution 25-155: Satisfaction of mortgage for 22 Harrison Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Downtown Business District redevelopment plan. The meeting also includes several police personnel actions and a consent agenda with various administrative resolutions.

• Ordinance 2433-25: 100 block South Broad Street amendment to the Woodbury Redevelopment Plan
• Emergency repair contract with Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc. for water main at 631 Mantua Avenue
• Notice to bidders for Stuart Street and Lafayette Avenue resurfacing and safety improvements
• Renewal of Class 5 annual cannabis retailer licenses for BestBuds and Nova Farms Woodbury LLC
• Endorsement of the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget. The meeting includes second readings of ordinances regarding parking, lead-based paint inspections, and utility codes.

• Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Grant application for Queen Street resurfacing and safety improvements
• Second reading of Ordinance 2430-25 regarding lead-based paint hazard inspection frequency
• Renewal of multiple alcoholic beverage licenses
• Sale of 2015 KME Panther Rescue Engine

City Council

The City Council will introduce the 2025 annual budget and consider first readings for ordinances regarding parking, lead-based paint inspections, sewers, water, and police guidelines. The body will also vote on various infrastructure contracts and tax cancellations for disabled veterans.

• Introduction of the 2025 Annual Budget
• Ordinance 2430-25 regarding lead-based paint hazard inspection frequency for rental dwellings
• Contract awards to A.C. Schultes, Inc. for well facility flowmeter replacement and Landberg Construction, LLC for road resurfacing on Naomi and Manor Avenues
• Tax cancellations and refunds for four 100% disabled veterans
• Liquor license transfer from BJL Blue Point, Inc. to Martha’s Pub, LLC

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding lead-based paint hazard inspection frequency for rental dwellings. The body is also deciding on several personnel promotions, new hires, and infrastructure contracts.

• Ordinance No. 2428-25: Amending lead-based paint hazard inspection frequency for single-family, two family and multiple rental dwellings
• Resolution No. 25-80: Release of performance guarantee and acceptance of maintenance bond for FY2023 water main improvements on Euclid Street, Newton Avenue and Briar Hill Lane
• Resolution No. 25-81: Change Order No. 2 with Level-1 Construction, Inc. for FY2023 water filtration tank upgrade & rehabilitation
• Resolution No. 25-83 and 25-84: Two-year contracts with E.O. Habhegger Co., Inc. for above ground storage tanks and equipment
• Resolution No. 25-86: Adoption of a data management policy & procedure

The council approved Ordinance 2428-25, which amends lead‑based paint inspection frequency requirements for single‑family, two‑family and multiple‑rental dwellings. It also confirmed promotions for two firefighters and hires for two police officers, adopted a consent agenda covering multiple contract and fund resolutions, approved the bill and voucher list, and authorized a closed‑session meeting on collective‑bargaining matters.

• Adopted Ordinance 2428-25 (lead‑paint inspection amendment) – approved 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-74 promoting Joshua Gartner to career captain – approved 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-75 promoting Brandon Mann to career firefighter – approved 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-76 hiring Thomas Davis as Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer – approved 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-77 hiring Thomas Goetz as Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer – approved 5-0
• Adopted Consent Agenda (Resolutions 25-78 through 25-86) – approved 5-0
• Approved Bill and Voucher List – approved 5-0
• Adopted Resolution 25-87 authorizing closed session on collective‑bargaining matters – approved 5-0

City Council

The City Council will review two bond ordinances for capital equipment and utility improvements. The body is also considering a parking easement with Kennedy Property Corp and updates to lead-based paint inspection requirements for rentals.

• Ordinance 2426-25: $1,162,800 for capital improvements and equipment
• Ordinance 2427-25: $1,050,000 for water and sewer utility improvements
• Ordinance 2425-25: Parking easement with Kennedy Property Corp (Blocks 107, 114, 115)
• Emergency repair contracts for a sewer main at North Broad Street and Well #9 at 216 Railroad Avenue
• Shared service agreements with Mantua Township Fire District No. 1 and Borough of Clayton

City Council

The Woodbury City Council will consider ordinances for capital improvements, including water and sewer projects, and authorize a budget cap bank. The body will also approve a parking easement and a closed session for collective bargaining.

• Ordinance to authorize $2.2M in capital improvements and equipment
• Ordinance to authorize $1.05M for water and sewer utility improvements
• Ordinance to authorize a parking easement with Kennedy Property Corp.
• Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution to adopt emergency temporary appropriations for 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to amend various city fees. The body is also considering a resolution to accept a bid for a paving project at Newton and Euclid Streets.

• Ordinance No. 2423-25: Amendments to fees in chapters 59, 71, 73, 84, 106, and 150 of the Code Book
• Resolution No. 25-49: Acceptance of bid for Newton and Euclid Street paving project
• Oath of office for SLEO II Arianna Martinez

General

The Mayor and City Council are conducting their annual reorganization, including swearing in elected officials and appointing city officers and professional consultants. The body is also considering a temporary budget for 2025 and updates to city fees.

• Adoption of a temporary budget for the year 2025
• Ordinance No. 2423-25 to amend fees for animals, commercial building standards, construction codes, and dwelling unit inspections
• Appointment of professional services including Timothy Scaffidi (Solicitor), Mike Cesaro (Auditor), and Bryson & Yates (Engineer)
• Resolution No. 25-40 authorizing a $25.00 charge for tax sale mailings
• Resolution No. 25-48 authorizing the Planning Board to review a plan amendment for the 100 block South Broad Street redevelopment