Glassboro Borough Council reorganizes for the new year
In a meeting on January 6 at the Glassboro Municipal Building, the Borough Council underwent its annual reorganization, appointing new members and re-electing officers.
The evening's proceedings began with a warm welcome by Mayor John Wallace III, who recognized outgoing council members Councilman Fiola and Councilman D'Alessandro for their contributions to the borough. He also congratulated Deanna Garlic and Timothy Brown on their appointments to council.
In a unanimous vote, Anna Miller was re-elected as President of Council. The meeting then moved to the adoption of a comprehensive agenda, which included the appointment of numerous positions in the borough's administrative, public safety, and legal departments.
Key appointments included:
Timothy Scaffidi as Solicitor
Andrew Bayer as COAH Counsel
Amanda Mazzoni as Prosecutor
Glen Leary as Public Defender
The council also approved a financial policy and management statement, as well as contracts for utilities and services essential to the borough's operation. Additionally, a resolution authorizing the participation in an electronic tax sale was adopted.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, residents expressed their appreciation for the dedicated service of departing council members and warmly welcomed the new appointments.
The meeting concluded with a benediction from Pastor Eli Jimenez of Emmanuel Baptist Church, followed by the adjournment at 5:34 PM. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for January 9 at 7:00 PM.
These minutes provide a concise summary of the meeting's proceedings, offering a glimpse into the workings of the Glassboro Borough Council and the appointments that will shape the borough's governance in 2024.
The council also approved a number of resolutions and ordinances, including:
Appointing Special Counsel Patrick J. Madden, among others
Authorizing execution of a sanitary sewer easement agreement with 5B3G Enterprises
Adopting a schedule of regular meetings for 2024
Designating the hours which the Borough Hall shall be open for business in 2023
Council members expressed gratitude to outgoing members Councilman Fiola and Councilman D'Alessandro for their service and welcomed the newly elected members. They also thanked borough employees and residents for their support.