South Amboy Council
11/25/19 Council Meeting
By: Joseph L. Kuchie
SOUTH AMBOY – Five ordinances were introduced on first reading and one was pulled from the agenda for further review at Monday’s city council meeting.
The first ordinance introduces a fee for non-residential senior citizens who participate in the activities and programs at the South Amboy Senior Center. As it was discussed at the November business meeting, the fee will be $60 if paid on or after January 31st, or $50 if paid on or before January 31st.
Another ordinance introduced will appropriate $200,000 from the capital improvement fund for the demolition of an unsafe structure at 131 South Broadway. The building currently resides across the street from Sciortino’s Harbor Lights near the train tracks.
One ordinance taken off the agenda for further discussion was Ordinance #27-2019, which would introduce a “No-Knock Registry” and would limit the posting of handbills or circulars. The ordinance would allow residents to sign up for a list that prevents people from coming up to their door to solicit items.
However, the council were concerned about certain things that would potentially be banned, including the South Amboy newsletters. The council decided to pull the ordinance until they could review what was being banned or limited.
Law Director Francis Womack made a mention to the council that he planned to introduce a new ordinance regarding vape products within the next few meetings. He asked the council to send any notes or ask any questions they may have before they move forward.
Friends of South Amboy will be hosting a basketball event on December 21st at South Amboy High School to benefit the Leonard Family. Games will be at 2, 4, 6, and 8:00 PM.
All council members were in attendance for the meeting. The next meeting will be held on December 11th at 6:00 p.m.
