During the meeting, the council voted on resolution 24-1, which appointed professionals for the year 2024. Councilman Phil Zambrana raised concerns about why the borough was appointing both an engineer and an alternate engineer, questioning the necessity and the potential for competition between the two. He also pointed out the lack of multiple architects for consideration and queried the involvement of the same firm as the alternate borough engineer. The resolution for these appointments led to a discussion about the roles of the appointed professionals and how they would serve the borough’s interests.

Another key topic of the evening was Resolution 20 24-02. The council decided to enter an executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, an action that prefaced the ensuing debate on Resolution 20 24-3. This latter resolution, which ultimately led to the removal of the business administrator, was approved by the council, with Councilman Zambrana casting the lone dissenting vote. The council also confirmed the appointment of Glenn Cullen as the part-time Chief Financial Officer and Fred Carr as the part-time business administrator, both of which Councilman Zambrana opposed.

The Milltown Borough Council’s agenda also included a consent resolution, which comprised various items deemed routine and was passed in a single collective motion. This streamlined process allowed the council to address multiple items efficiently, though individual items within the consent agenda were not discussed in detail during the meeting.

An important administrative action taken by the council was the establishment of working subcommittees and chairpersons, along with the appointment of council members to various boards, committees, and commissions. A notable point during this segment was a query regarding the absence of an appointee for the Human Relations Committee. It was clarified that the committee was under evaluation, and Mayor Trina Mehr underscored the importance of the committee, especially in the context of current national unrest, highlighting its role in fostering inclusiveness and diversity.

The meeting took a more reflective turn during the public comments portion, where council members expressed their appreciation to the residents for their support and discussed their visions for the borough’s future. They shared plans to improve public safety and infrastructure, and strategies to make Milltown more business-friendly and appealing to prospective residents.