The council meeting began with a focus on the central issue: the introduction of two ordinances aimed at amending and revisifying the Allendale borough’s code. These ordinances, set for public hearing on December 7th, are expected to streamline the roles of borough officers and employees, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Edward O’Connell shared his gratitude for the community’s support during the recent election and acknowledged the efforts of the Mayor, Council, and the Republican Club. He also briefly mentioned the Department of Public Works’ upcoming transfers and the opening of the recycling center. Joseph Daloisio echoed O’Connell’s gratitude and emphasized his ongoing commitment to serving Allendale. He shed light on the Land Use Committee’s recent activities, notably highlighting the repairs on the grandstand facility and efforts to introduce language for handicap ramps.

The meeting also detailed the Allendale Police Department’s involvement in the Defense Logistics Agency program. The goal of this participation is to acquire various items for local law enforcement agencies, enhancing their capabilities. This was closely followed by discussions on the resolution for the firefighter grant, which aims to bolster the borough’s firefighting resources.

Updates on the community center project on West Crescent Avenue were provided, with plans underway to document its progress on social media. The council acknowledged the patience of the residents during the construction process and lauded the Police Department for their efforts.

In addition, there were extensive updates on water and sewer improvements. Councilwoman Homan highlighted the installation of temporary treatment vessels and the ongoing efforts to identify and replace service lines built with galvanized or lead materials.

The public comment period saw a resident advocating for a traffic island on Chestnut Street, citing safety concerns.