- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special emergency meeting, the Englewood City Council approved a resolution awarding a contract for street improvements with an exceedingly tight deadline to utilize grant funding. The resolution passed concerns a fair and open award to DS Meyer Enterprises LLC for the enhancement of Second and Fourth Streets, under bid number 24-08, with the project needing completion within a week to avoid losing a $150,000 grant.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council’s recent meeting addressed several issues, focusing on community health initiatives, public safety, and the promotion of unity within the community. Among the topics, the council’s discussions on funding and support for the Municipal Alliance stood out. This was followed by deliberations on budget allocations for the health department, with a stress on opioid addiction resources and the 2024 Municipal budget proposal. Public safety received attention with plans to introduce additional security measures in the South Dean Street Parking Garage and the installation of a charging station for electric garbage trucks. The meeting also highlighted the need for unity and respectful discourse in the community, with public comments expressing concerns over recent incidents of hate speech.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 151 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council’s recent meeting was marked by discussions on the renovation of the local firehouse and the administration of a time-sensitive Community Development block grant aimed at paving additional roads. The debate on the firehouse centered around the decision to install siding instead of brick, the cost implications, and the specifics of the kitchen facilities. In parallel, the grant’s urgency, requiring immediate council action, brought forth concerns over the council’s process of motion-making, with calls for clarity and proper setup to ensure compliance with ordinances.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 3/4/24
- 03/04/2024
- 183 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Englewood City Council recently convened to address several issues, with discussions revolving around municipal projects, infrastructure improvements, and the Municipal Court’s budget. The council deliberated on the court’s increasing caseload, the library’s role in the community, and the challenges posed by flooding and road repairs.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/29/24
- 02/29/2024
- 197 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Englewood City Council meeting, the primary focus was on addressing the needs of the fire department, including the hiring of additional firefighters, the replacement of aging fire trucks, and the discussion of a grant for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for community safety. The council also examined the challenges of maintaining and upgrading fire department facilities and equipment amidst extended build times and potential contractual price escalations.