The Borough of Fair Lawn Mayor and Council on Sept. 30 took a series of legislative steps: several ordinances were passed on introduction (to be advertised and scheduled for final hearing Oct. 21), one ordinance limiting certain massage uses was adopted on second reading, and multiple consent resolutions were approved, including a grant submission for recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Key actions recorded at the meeting:

- Ordinances passed on introduction (advertised according to law; public hearing scheduled for Oct. 21, 2025):
• Ordinance 2758-2025: Amend Chapter 125 (land development) — fences and walls (motion to pass on introduction approved by roll call).
• Ordinance 2759-2025: Amend Chapter 94 (schedule of fees) (passed on introduction by roll call).
• Ordinance 2760-2025: Amend Chapter 232 (vehicles and traffic; parking) (passed on introduction by roll call).
• Ordinance 2761-2025: Fix salaries of certain borough employees (passed on introduction by roll call).

- Ordinances on public hearing and final action that evening:
• Ordinance 2754-2025 (amending Chapter 144, massage/bodywork): Public hearing held; ordinance adopted on second and final reading (roll call: unanimous "Yes").
• Ordinance 2757-2025 (amending Chapter 125 to prohibit massage parlors in specified zoning districts): Adopted on second and final reading (unanimous by roll call).
• Ordinance 2755-2025 (broader prohibition) was moved to table because it was superseded by 2757-2025.

- Resolutions adopted by consent or individual motion:
• Consent agenda resolutions 290–305: adopted by consent (no discussion recorded).
• Resolution 306-2025: Authorizing submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Recreation Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) — motion passed (roll call unanimous). The grant application carries a borough match of $1,600; staff and the borough CFO confirmed funding is available.
• Resolution 307-2025: Release of performance guarantee for Pollitt Drive Associates, LLC — adopted.
• Resolution 308-2025: First amendment to developer agreement for 1400 Third Street Acquisition LLC (Block 5729, Lot 2.01) — adopted.
• Resolution 309-2025: Executive (closed) session authorization — adopted; council entered closed session at the meeting’s close.

Votes recorded in roll calls were unanimous where recorded. For items passed on introduction, the council voted to advertise and hold public hearings on Oct. 21, 2025. The council also added direction for staff follow-up on grants and implementation items, including confirming CFO availability for the match on the ROID application.

Council members present for roll calls recorded in the transcript were listed by name and registered unanimous "Yes" votes for the adopted items and consent agenda.