Jackson Council adopts several ordinances: cap‑bank, paper‑street vacations and Woodland Road parking ban; property‑tax licensing introduced

Jackson Township Council took several ordinance votes on June 9, adopting a mix of measures aimed at addressing fiscal flexibility, property issues and traffic safety.

The council approved Ordinance 2026‑17 to establish a municipal appropriation cap bank, allowing the township to set inside‑cap appropriations up to the 3.5% statutory maximum. That measure prompted public questions about how the cap affects taxes; finance staff and the CFO explained the ordinance pertains to appropriation ceilings rather than an immediate tax increase.

On property matters the council adopted Ordinance 2026‑19 to confirm the vacation of three paper streets tied to Christa McAuliffe Middle School property; the Board of Education had requested the completion of an earlier vacating process that dated from the 1970s. Council members clarified the vacated segments are on district property and were necessary to resolve title issues for a pending sale.

Council also adopted Ordinance 2026‑21, prohibiting parking along the length of Woodland Road following resident complaints about safety; members asked administration and police to install signage promptly and to enforce the new restrictions after the ordinance is signed.

Finally, the council introduced on first reading Ordinance 2026‑22, which would permit denial or suspension of township licenses and permits when property owners owe delinquent taxes or municipal assessments. Council members framed the measure as a tool to encourage property‑tax compliance. The ordinance was introduced and scheduled for public hearing.

Votes on the adopted ordinances were recorded by roll call; items passed with majority yes votes. Council President Bernstein asked that administration and police expedite signage and enforcement where applicable.