Brick Township Council approves two bill-payment resolutions
The separate approvals cover manual and computer bill lists, authorizing payment through the township’s regular process.
Two hosts walk through the week’s edition in conversation — council approves two bill-payment resolutions, appointment to fill township council vacancy, and what’s coming next. Generated by Aware, from this week’s verified summaries.
The computer bill resolution passed by roll call without council questions or public comments, authorizing the mayor and clerk to order payment.
Two bill lists came before Brick Township Council for payment. Brick Township Council approved one resolution covering manual bills and another covering computer bills. Each measure authorized payment of the bills on its respective list. The actions covered two kinds of bill payments, though the available account does not identify the individual charges on either list.
The computer bill resolution appeared as agenda item 6.19. It authorized the mayor and clerk to draw orders on the treasurer to pay the bills it covered. That language identifies who can take the next step under the resolution. The account gives no breakdown of the computer-listed bills, so it does not show which purchases or services those orders would pay for.
No Brick Township Council member asked a question about the computer bill resolution, and no member of the public commented on it. Brick Township Council then passed the measure by roll-call vote. The manual bill resolution was approved as well. Both approvals authorize payment; the available account does not give a payment date or describe any further action on either bill list.
Appointment to fill Township Council vacancy (unexpired term through December 31, 2027)
A vacancy on Brick Township Council now has a replacement. Brick Township Council appointed a nominee from a list submitted by the municipal party committee to fill the seat left by Vincent Minichino resignation. The unexpired term runs through December 31, 2027.
Before the appointment, the presiding officer thanked Vincent Minichino for seven years of service. The remarks cited his time as council president and vice president, his work on public works, public safety, finance and land use matters, and his service on the Planning Board and Architectural Review Committee. The nominee selected had served six years on the Planning Board. The motion also cited his open-space work involving Breton Woods, community cleanup efforts and work as a chemistry professor.
During the vote, the township attorney explained that the mayor would break a tie under the municipal vacancy law. Mayor Crate cast a yes vote and then administered the oath of office. Brick Township Council said the new member’s duties began immediately and directed him to take his seat.
Brick Township Council adopts rooster ban
Brick Township Council adopted an ordinance on second reading prohibiting residents from keeping roosters, following repeated complaints about noise in residential areas. Residents described early-morning crowing and birds roaming beyond enclosures; the council said noise complaints had been difficult for police to enforce.
The rule addresses complaints from neighbors who said roosters woke them as early as 5:00 a.m.
Brick Township Council advances roadside parking ban
Brick Township Council introduced a parking ban on a narrow township road at the request of the police traffic safety unit. Parked cars can leave too little room for fire trucks and ambulances to pass; the council said nearby residents were notified and comments received supported the restriction.
Keeping the roadway clear would give emergency vehicles more room to reach homes along it.
Brick Township Council approves contracts and agreements
Brick Township Council approved a consent agenda covering vehicle supplies and repairs, snow removal, shared services, event permits and bond releases. The snow removal awards covered 81 pieces of equipment, while agreements included county enforcement programs that reimburse the township for officers’ time.
The approvals affect snow-removal capacity and how the township pays for specialized enforcement work.
Brick Township Council raises certificate and vendor fees
Brick Township Council adopted higher fees for certificates issued through the clerk’s office and for food vendor licenses. Birth, death, marriage, civil union and domestic partnership certificates rise from $10 to $15; food vendor licenses rise from $50 to $75. The council said the fees had not changed since 2008.
Residents requesting vital records and businesses seeking food vendor licenses will pay the new rates.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Brick had 7 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCEProclamation: National Friends of the Library Week (October 18–October 24, 2026). Council and the Mayor recognized National Friends of the Library Week with a proclamation and thanked the Friends of the Brick Library for volunteer support and fundraising for library programs.
- GOVERNANCEStudents of the Month recognition (12 students). Council recognized 12 Students of the Month from Brick Township high schools. Names were read aloud and students were invited forward for certificates and a group photo.
- GOVERNANCECouncil advances rules for one adult-use cannabis retailer license. Council passed first reading of an ordinance allowing one municipal license for an adult-use Class cannabis retailer, with zoning limits, operating and security rules, and fee and tax provisions. Residents raised concerns and requests about licensing, selection criteria and the single-license limit; public comments also addressed Township spending, property taxes, immigration policy and other topics.
- GOVERNANCESecond reading: Define data centers and clarify they are distinct from warehouse uses. Council adopted an ordinance on second reading amending code sections 245-3 and 245-242 to define “data center” and clarify data centers are distinct land uses, addressing concerns about developers classifying data centers as warehouses and related impacts.
- GOVERNANCECouncil and administration comments (reports and acknowledgments). Council members and the Mayor provided closing remarks, including thanks for recognitions, discussion of the cannabis ordinance process and upcoming application review steps, traffic updates near schools on Lanes Mill Road, upcoming community cleanup, and acknowledgments of community events and committee work.
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