Middletown council adopts 2026 policies, confirms reappointments in bulk votes

The Middletown Common Council on its opening meeting approved a package of administrative resolutions to govern city operations in 2026 and confirmed multiple mayoral reappointments to boards and commissions.

Resolutions adopted included establishing standing council committees and membership for 2026 (sponsored by Alderman Kevin Witt, seconded by Alderman Andrew Green), an investment policy for 2026 (sponsored by Alderman Johnson), a fee schedule (sponsored by Alderman Green), a procurement policy (sponsored by Alderman Ray), and a fund balance policy (sponsored by Alderman John Francois). Most measures were adopted by voice vote, with council members responding “Aye.”

The council confirmed a slate of reappointments — including the director of economic and community development, multiple Industrial Development Agency members, the city historian, appointees to the Electrical Licensing Board, and members of planning and review boards. The transcript records one abstention during confirmation of a police commission appointment; otherwise motions passed.

A resolution authorizing the 2026 salary schedule for nonunion employees passed after brief discussion; Alderman Ray commented on the need for a larger increase for a staff member. The council also reauthorized an easement for 7 King Street and moved to have accounts audited and warrants issued for payment before adjourning.

Transcript notes and roll-call tallies were not provided for each resolution; the meeting record shows voice votes and several instances of “Motion carries” or “Aye.” Detailed vote counts and specific effective dates for each resolution were not specified in the audio transcript.