DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street.
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This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, N_.J.S.A. 10:4-6.” Notice of the meeting was sent to the Daily Record and Citizen on Thursday, January 2, 2025, and published in the Daily Record on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and the Citizen on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Notice was also posted on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Building. These notices were sent within 48 hours before this meeting, and insufficient time for the publications to publish them. A copy of said notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk. It should be noted that an interpreter is present if a resident should need one.
A summary of items on the agenda includes:
- Ordinances for Consideration:
- Ordinance 01-2025: Amending the town’s tree removal policy, replacing it with a new Tree Protection and Preservation ordinance. It includes stricter regulations on tree removal, replacement requirements, and penalties for violations.
- Ordinance 01-2025: Amending the town’s tree removal policy, replacing it with a new Tree Protection and Preservation ordinance. It includes stricter regulations on tree removal, replacement requirements, and penalties for violations.
- Resolutions for Approval:
- Resolution 76-2025: Approval of a bills list totaling $2,193,720.60.
- Resolution 77-2025: Approval of taxi/limo licenses in the Town of Dover.
- Resolution 78-2025: Approval of taxicab driver licenses.
- Resolution 79-2025: Renewal of social and athletic club licenses (e.g., Casa Puerto Rico).
- Resolution 80-2025: Awarding a $20,000 contract to Triad Associates, LLC for the Crescent Field Snack Stand and Restroom Facilities project under the NJDCA Small Cities Public Facilities Program.
- Resolution 81-2025: Authorization to purchase a 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Dover Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for $38,474.40.
- Public Comments & Executive Session:
- Public input is limited to three minutes per person.
- Closed session for private discussions, with potential actions following.
Key Focus Areas:
- Environmental Policy Update: Strengthening tree protection regulations.
- Infrastructure Investment: Approving a snack stand/restroom project at Crescent Field.
- Public Safety & Services: Issuing transportation licenses and acquiring a municipal vehicle.
Mayor James Dodd
(December 31, 2027)
Claudia P. Toro
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Sandra Wittner
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2026)
Sergio Rodriguez
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Geovani Estacio
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2026)
Michael Scarneo
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Veronica Velez
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2026)
Marcos Tapia, Sr.
Council Member – Fourth Ward
(December 31, 2026)
Arturo “A.B.” Santana
Council Member – Fourth Ward
(December 31, 2025)
