Manville council weighs drainage bid rejection, tax grace extension, and $1.1M in vouchers
Manville's Borough Council and Land Use Board each met earlier this month, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions. Based on the agendas, here is what was scheduled for consideration.
Mayor & Council — July 6
The Council held a special meeting centered on a single resolution. Resolution 2026-149 would authorize rejecting all bids received for the 10th Avenue Intersection Drainage Improvements project. The agenda also included a public comment period and routine procedural items. No vote tally or bid amounts are available because minutes have not been published.
Land Use Board — July 9
The Joint Land Use Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution for the Apex application, which seeks approval for a minor subdivision and bulk variances on Block 123, Lots 7-10. The agenda also included approval of the June 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes, a public comment period, and a roll call of board members and alternates. The outcome of the Apex vote is not yet confirmed in the public record.
Mayor & Council — July 13
The Council's regular meeting agenda included several items with direct resident impact:
- **Ordinance 2026-1342** — Restructuring the Economic Development Committee.
- **Resolution 2026-151** — Release of unused developer escrow fees for 225 South Main St.
- **Resolution 2026-155** — Extension of the 3rd Quarter tax remittance grace period to August 19, 2026. If adopted, this would give residents until that date to make third-quarter tax payments without penalty.
- **Resolution 2026-157** — Fourth round Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan.
- **Approval of vouchers totaling $1,128,628.18** for the current fund.
Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items were adopted, tabled, or amended. The voucher total is listed on the agenda as presented for approval.
What this means for residents
The 10th Avenue drainage project bid rejection, if confirmed, would send the intersection improvements back out for new bids. The proposed tax grace period extension would affect the deadline for third-quarter property tax payments. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan relates to the borough's state-mandated fourth-round affordable housing obligations. None of these outcomes are verified until minutes are published.
Coming up
No public meetings are listed on the borough calendar for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Manville borough website for any newly scheduled or special meetings.