Franklin public meetings in 2021

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 17-21, which amends a previous street vacation ordinance. The meeting includes standard procedural motions to approve correspondence, minutes, the bill list, and 2022 licenses. Several resolutions are scheduled for vote, including budget transfers and grant approvals.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 17-21 amending O-4-21 Street Vacation
• Resolution 200-21 for budget transfer
• Resolution 195-21 for LEAP Challenge Grant
• Resolution 196-21 for Implementation Grant
• Motion to approve 2022 Licenses

The Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance O-17-21, which amends O-4-21 to release, extinguish, and vacate public rights in a portion of paper streets. The committee also approved several resolutions, including tax refunds, grants, a cannabis facility advance payment, and a services contract. All votes were unanimous among the three present members (Deegan, Petsch-Wilson, Bruno), with Doyle and Flaim absent.

• Adopted O-17-21 vacating public rights in a portion of paper streets (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 licenses (unanimous)
• Authorized tax refund for overpayment (R-194-21, unanimous; Petsch-Wilson recused on Franklin Alarm)
• Approved Leap Challenge Grant (R-195-21, unanimous)
• Approved Leap Implementation Grant (R-196-21, unanimous)
• Confirmed $50,000 advance from Visconti Brothers for cannabis facility at 4801 Lake Road (R-198-21, unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting and review specific subdivision resolutions. One application for a minor subdivision was noted as being removed from the agenda.

• Resolution PB21-5: Ken Dorney, Jr. minor subdivision for four new lots
• Removal of Louis & Marie Kassab minor subdivision application from the agenda

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved Resolution PB21-05 for Ken Dorney Jr.'s minor subdivision creating four new lots, and tabled a decision on a bus shelter request pending input from the zoning officer. The board also voted to send a recommendation on the solar ordinance to the Township Committee, noting no conflict with the Master Plan.

• Approved minutes of 11/16/2021 (5-0)
• Approved Secretary's Report for November 2021, $200.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution PB21-05 for Ken Dorney Jr. minor subdivision, 4 new lots (5-0)
• Tabled bus shelter request from Barbara Freijomil until next month (5-0)
• Recommended solar ordinance to Township Committee with planner's comments (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and public comment periods. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Public comment periods (two)
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee unanimously adopted three ordinances (O-14-21, O-15-21, O-16-21) amending the certificate of occupancy transfer process, general fees, and construction code fees. The committee also approved 14 resolutions, including contracts, liquor license renewals, tax refunds, and a land sale, all by unanimous votes. No public comments were made during the first public portion, but several residents spoke during the second portion on topics like the senior lunch program and land sale deeds.

• Adopted O-14-21 amending Chapter 178 (Certificate of Occupancy Transfer) (5-0)
• Adopted O-15-21 amending Chapter 253-20 (Fees) (5-0)
• Adopted O-16-21 replacing Section 190-2 (Construction Codes, Uniform-Fees) (5-0)
• Approved R-180-21 contract for appraisal services to T.W. Sheehan & Associates and Steven Bartlett for $16,200 (5-0)
• Approved R-181-21 renewal of liquor licenses for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved R-182-21, R-183-21, R-184-21 authorizing tax refunds for overpayments (5-0 each)
• Approved R-185-21 addendum to interlocal police services agreement with Newfield (5-0)
• Approved R-191-21 sale of municipal owned land to auction bidders (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and vote on two resolutions for use variances and site plan waivers. The first involves A & F Collision on Stanton Avenue, and the second involves Gerald Truster on Harding Highway. No new applications are scheduled.

• Resolution ZB21-07: A & F Collision use variance/site plan waiver, B402 L30 Stanton Ave.
• Resolution ZB21-08: Gerald Truster use variance/site plan waiver, B7101 L30 Harding Hwy.
• Approval of minutes from 11/3/2021 and secretary's report
• No new applications

The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment met on December 7, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting, the secretary's report, and three resolutions. Resolution ZB21-07 for A and F Collision Center was granted, while ZB21-08 for Gerald Truster was denied, and ZB21-05 for Steve & Katie Penn was denied without prejudice. No applications were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.

• Approved minutes of 11/3/21 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved secretary's report for 11/30/21 in amount of $400.00 (unanimous)
• Granted resolution ZB21-07 A and F Collision Center site plan waiver (unanimous)
• Denied resolution ZB21-08 Gerald Truster use variance/site plan waiver (unanimous)
• Denied without prejudice resolution ZB21-05 Steve & Katie Penn use variance (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including one for Pennsylvania Avenue Phase II and a closed session, and to introduce ordinances amending zoning permit and construction fees. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, bills, and 2022 licenses, plus a proclamation for an Eagle Scout.

• Resolution 176-21: Pennsylvania Avenue Phase II
• Resolution 178-21: CHAP 159-BVP 2021
• Resolution 179-21: CHAP 159-Sustainable Jersey
• Ordinance 15-21: Amending Chapter 253-20 fees for zoning permits
• Ordinance 16-21: Construction fees

The Township Committee approved a contract with Arawak Paving Co. for Pennsylvania Avenue Phase II, adopted a corrective action plan, and authorized two special revenue insertions in the 2021 budget. It also introduced ordinances to amend township fees and construction code fees. The meeting closed with a unanimous vote to enter executive session.

• Approved R-176-21: awarded paving contract to Arawak Paving Co. for Pennsylvania Avenue Phase II
• Approved R-177-21: adopted a corrective action plan
• Approved R-178-21 and R-179-21: requested authorization to insert special revenue items in the 2021 budget
• Introduced O-15-21: amending Chapter 253-20 (Fees) of the Township Code
• Introduced O-16-21: replacing Chapter 190-2 (Construction Codes, Uniform-Fees)
• Approved 2022 licenses and the bill list (with one recusal)
• Approved R-175-21: authorized a closed executive session
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Environmental Commission approved the October minutes and discussed several land-use matters. They had no comment on a minor subdivision application (ZB 21-06) and noted that a separate application (ZB 21-08) for a pool store was denied by the Zoning Board. The commission also discussed potential township purchase of a property at Piney Hollow and a land auction of township-owned properties, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved October 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• No comment on ZB 21-06 (minor subdivision at 2633 Sheridan Ave)
• Noted ZB 21-08 (pool store on Rte. 40) was denied by Zoning Board on Nov. 3
• Agreed to hold hybrid meetings (in-person with virtual option) for future meetings

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, along with public comment periods and a closed session. No specific action items or proposals are listed, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2021
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Public comment periods (first and second)
• Closed session

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, the secretary's report, and resolutions. The main item is a public hearing on application PB21-5, the Dorney minor subdivision. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on application PB21-5 Dorney minor subdivision
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of secretary's report
• Approval of resolutions
• Open public portion for comments

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved PB21-5, a minor subdivision creating four lots from one existing lot on Williamstown-Coles Mill Road, subject to DEP, LOI, and sidewalk conditions. The board also tabled a Solar Ordinance Review until December and recommended approval of a Certificate of Occupancy Transfer. Minutes and the Secretary's Report for October 2021 were approved.

• Approved PB21-5 minor subdivision for 4 lots (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Solar Ordinance Review until December meeting
• Recommended approval of Certificate of Occupancy Transfer
• Approved minutes of 10/19/2021 meeting
• Approved Secretary's Report for October 2021 ($575.00)

Communications Commission

The Franklin, NJ Communications Commission met on November 10, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Members discussed upcoming events, including the Senior Christmas Party and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and plans to improve Channel 9 content. The meeting was adjourned after about 25 minutes.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Minutes to be posted without approval (directed by Bill Morris)
• Senior Menus for November handled
• Dave Deegan to work on budget for next year's equipment purchases

Township Committee

The Township Committee meeting includes several resolutions regarding personnel appointments and financial matters. The agenda also covers the approval of minutes, bills, and the certification of the 2020 annual audit.

• Appointment of Gina Hayes (Resolution 169-21)
• Appointment of Michael DePalma as Construction Official (Resolution 170-21)
• Reduction of Morgan Development bond (Resolution 172-21)
• Budget transfer (Resolution 173-21)
• Certification of the 2020 annual audit (Resolution 174-21)

The Township Committee unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including appointing Gina Hayes as Finance Clerk and ADA Coordinator, and Michael DePalma as Construction Official and various subcode officials. It also approved a liquor license transfer, a performance bond reduction for Tall Oaks, a fund transfer, and the annual audit. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved appointment of Gina Hayes as Finance Clerk and ADA Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael DePalma as Construction Official and subcode official (5-0)
• Approved person-to-person transfer of liquor license from TVBK LLC to Kristin Salgado (5-0)
• Approved reducing performance bond for Tall Oaks property, Block 5602 Lot 15 (5-0)
• Approved CFO fund transfers in 2021 budget (5-0)
• Approved certifying and accepting annual audit (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved bill list (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved a resolution endorsing the revised 10-year farmland preservation plan, which was presented at the October Planning Board meeting. The committee also reviewed the status of multiple farms in various stages of preservation, set 2022 meeting dates, and noted the finalized contract for the preservation facilitator.

• Approved resolution to approve the 10-year preservation plan revision
• Set 2022 meeting dates: Jan 10, Mar 14, May 9, Jul 11, Sep 12, Nov 14
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 meeting

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and the secretary's report, then will hear two applications for 'D' use variances with site plan waivers: ZB21-07 for A and F Collision on Stanton Avenue and ZB21-08 for Gerald Truster on Harding Highway. No resolution is scheduled unless an application is presented. The meeting is otherwise routine procedural business.

• ZB21-07: A and F Collision, use variance/site plan waiver, Stanton Avenue
• ZB21-08: Gerald Truster, use variance/site plan waiver, Harding Highway
• Approve minutes from 10/5/21 and secretary's report for October 2021
• No application, no resolution item on agenda

The Franklin Zoning Board approved a use variance and site plan waiver for A and F Collision to store up to 25 cars at 2409 Stanton Avenue, with conditions on cleanliness and work hours. The board denied without prejudice applications from Gerald Truster (Harding Highway) and S&K Consulting (Delsea Drive), allowing them to reapply with revised plans. The meeting also approved the October secretary's report and minutes.

• Approved D-Use Variance & Site Plan Waiver for A and F Collision, 25 cars total (6-0)
• Denied without prejudice ZB21-08 Gerald Truster Use Variance and Site Plan, Harding Highway (5-0)
• Denied without prejudice ZB21-05 S&K Consulting Use Variance for commercial vehicle parking, Delsea Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 10/5/21 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary's Report for October 2021, $980.00 (unanimous)

Historical Advisory Committee

The Historical Advisory Committee met on November 1, 2021, and made several decisions for upcoming events. They decided to hold a 'What is it?' display game at the Christmas at the Center event on December 4, using leftover gift cards from Community Day as prizes. They also approved sending a $25 registration fee for the South Jersey History Fair on June 11, 2022, and discussed revised plans for the History Center foyer renovation, converting the right side into a meeting room. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved $25 registration fee for South Jersey History Fair (consensus)
• Decided to hold 'What is it?' display game at Christmas at the Center (consensus)
• Revised foyer renovation plan: right side to become meeting room (consensus)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and introduce an ordinance. Key actions include approving a refund, authorizing the sale of surplus real property by auction, and introducing an ordinance to amend Chapter 178 regarding certificate of occupancy transfers. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, and reports.

• Resolution 166-21: Refund for Block 4501 Lot 1
• Resolution 167-21: Sale of surplus real property by auction
• Resolution 164-21: Junkyards
• Resolution 165-21: Exempt 5702 50.10
• Ordinance 14-21: Amending Chapter 178 - Certificate of Occupancy Transfer

The Township Committee approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a junk yard license, tax exemptions for a disabled veteran and a tax refund, the sale of surplus real property by public auction, and a grant for the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. They also introduced an ordinance amending the Certificate of Occupancy Transfer chapter of the municipal code. No public comments were made during the first public portion; during the second, residents discussed community events and hockey rink improvements.

• Approved R-164-21 granting a junk yard license (5-0)
• Approved R-165-21 authorizing tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran (5-0)
• Approved R-166-21 authorizing refund of tax overpayment (5-0)
• Approved R-167-21 authorizing sale of surplus real property by public auction (5-0)
• Approved R-168-21 approving Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse grant (5-0)
• Introduced O-14-21 amending Chapter 178 on Certificate of Occupancy Transfer (5-0)

Communications Commission

The Franklin, NJ Communications Commission met on October 20, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no official decisions were made. Members discussed administrative items, including posting unapproved minutes, Isaac's work on a Channel 9 video, and coordinating senior citizen program information. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 pm.

• No quorum; no official actions taken
• Bill to advise Sara to post minutes without approval
• Bill to email Jen about senior citizen menu and bus schedule information

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and two public comment periods. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021 and special board meeting October 6, 2021
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Two public comment portions
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

The Franklin Township Senior Citizen Advisory Board approved minutes and discussed progress on several initiatives. The board reported that a new refrigerator is on order, the lunch program still faces challenges, and Community Day fundraising raised $964 for senior activities. No formal votes were taken on policy matters; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting minutes with no revisions (motion by John Sheldon, second by Tom Nicols)
• Reported new refrigerator on order to replace faulty unit
• Reported $964 raised from Community Day T-shirt and wreath sales for senior activities
• Discussed pursuing tax-exempt status for the Senior Citizen club
• Agreed to raise electric door issue with Jen
• Agreed to ask Bill Morris about Channel 9, web, and Facebook advertising for lunch program
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Jean Thompson, second by John Sheldon and Shirley Simpkins)

Planning Board

This is a routine Planning Board meeting agenda with standard procedural items such as approving minutes, the secretary's report, and resolutions, plus an open public portion and possible closed session. No specific applications, ordinances, or other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes
• Approve secretary's report
• Approve resolutions
• Open public portion
• Closed session, if required

The Franklin Township Planning Board met on October 19, 2021, and approved the minutes of the September 30 meeting and the Secretary's Report for September 2021 ($800). No resolutions were approved. The board postponed the minor subdivision application PB21-5 (Ken Dorney Jr., 4 new lots on Williamstown-Coles Mill Road) to the November 16, 2021 meeting with public notice. The board also received a presentation on the updated Farmland Preservation Plan and discussed correspondence, including a denial of a separate application by the GC Planning Board.

• Approved minutes of 9/30/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary's Report for September 2021, $800 (unanimous)
• Postponed PB21-5 minor subdivision (4 lots) to 11/16/21 with public notice
• Opened and closed public portion with no comments (unanimous)
• Directed Mr. Travaglione to send electronic review of Farmland Plan to board members

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee adopted Ordinance O-13-21, which amends bond ordinance O-14-14 by increasing the appropriation by $40,000 and bond authorization by $38,404, and cancels bond ordinance O-13-17. The committee also approved several resolutions, including tax certificate cancellations, tax refunds, a veteran tax exemption, a contract renewal with Jersey Professional Management, and a farmland preservation support resolution. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one member absent.

• Adopted bond ordinance O-13-21, amending O-14-14 and cancelling O-13-17 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Approved raffles (unanimous)
• Authorized cancellation of tax sale certificates via R-156-21 (unanimous)
• Authorized tax refunds for properties no longer billed in 2021 via R-157-21 and R-158-21 (unanimous)
• Granted tax exemption for totally disabled veteran via R-159-21 (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Jersey Professional Management, naming Richard Wright as temporary acting administrator via R-160-21 (unanimous)
• Supported farmland preservation efforts via R-161-21 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with standard agenda items including reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, plus public comment periods. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Secretary's report
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Two public comment periods
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and resolutions, including a variance for an oversized garage. A solar ground mount project has requested postponement to November 3, 2021. The agenda is otherwise routine with roll call, correspondence, and adjournment.

• Resolution ZB21-04: C variance for oversized garage at John & Jamie Bonanno property, Marshall Mill Road
• ZB21-06: Painted Desert Energy, LLC use variance/minor site plan for solar ground mount at Main & Tuckahoe, postponed to 11/3/21
• Approve minutes from 9/7/2021 and secretary's report

The Franklin Zoning Board postponed the Painted Desert Energy solar application to 11/3/21, deeming it incomplete and requiring re-noticing. It approved the Bonanno garage variance resolution and a 6-month extension for Visconti Brothers' cannabis project. Minutes and secretary's report were approved.

• Approved minutes of 9/7/21 meeting.
• Approved secretary's report for September in the amount of $1530.00.
• Deemed application ZB21-06 (Painted Desert Energy solar) incomplete, with obligation to re-notice.
• Re-noticed application ZB21-06 for the 11/3/2021 Zoning Board meeting.
• Approved Resolution ZB21-01 for John & Jaime Bonanno (oversized garage variance).
• Approved 6-month extension for Visconti Brothers Properties, LLC (ZB19-05) to satisfy conditions for cannabis cultivation permit.

Recreation Commission

The Franklin Recreation Commission discussed improvements to Community Day and made plans for the upcoming Christmas at the Center event. They also agreed to send a floral arrangement in the shape of a white cowboy hat to honor Eddie Anderson, a Public Works employee who died of Covid-19. The minutes from the September meeting were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to send floral arrangement in shape of white cowboy hat for Eddie Anderson
• Booked bouncer and train for Christmas at the Center
• Booked skating rink for Christmas at the Center
• Ordered new fireplace backdrop for Christmas at the Center
• Planned to hold Passport Game under Darlene Perna's direction
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Township Committee

The agenda contains only procedural items for the meeting. The committee will address routine business including the approval of minutes, reports, and the bill list.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of bill list
• Review of correspondence and reports

The Franklin Township Committee approved the hiring of Anthony Colofranson as a Patrolman 10th Class, released a performance bond for Elk Pipeline Inc., and entered an agreement with South Jersey Land and Water Trust for farmland and open space preservation. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent. The meeting was largely routine, with no public comments.

• Hired Anthony Colofranson as Patrolman 10th Class (3-0)
• Released performance bond for Elk Pipeline Inc., Block 2301 Lot 16 (3-0)
• Entered agreement with South Jersey Land and Water Trust for farmland and open space preservation (3-0)
• Appointed temporary acting construction, building subcode, and plumbing subcode officials (3-0)
• Renewed membership in Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (3-0)
• Authorized tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran (3-0)
• Approved correspondence, minutes, bill list, and raffles (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission reviewed two applications: a minor subdivision (PB21-05) and a solar farm variance (ZB21-06). They approved the August minutes with a correction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was mostly informational and procedural.

• Approved August 23, 2021 minutes with corrected adjournment time (unanimous)
• Advised on PB21-05 subdivision: note Superfund site adjacency, tree retention, and wetland LOI
• Advised on ZB21-06 solar variance: raised concerns about stormwater, forest clearing, noise, and soil conservation

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with no development applications on the agenda. The board will vote to approve the August 17, 2021 minutes, the secretary's report for August, and two resolutions (PB21-3 and PB21-4). The meeting also includes a public comment period and possible closed session.

• Approve minutes from 08/17/2021
• Approve secretary's report for August
• Approve resolution PB21-3 (David Faubell)
• Approve resolution PB21-4 (Elizabeth Teti)
• No applications scheduled

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved the minutes of the August 17, 2021 meeting and the Secretary's Report for August 2021, which showed $0.00 in expenditures. The board also approved two minor subdivision resolutions: PB21-3 for David and Jeanne Faubell and PB21-4 for Elizabeth Louise Teti, both by unanimous vote. No applications were heard, and the public portion had no comments. The board discussed the ongoing Wawa project on Delsea Drive and scheduled a presentation on the Farmland Preservation Plan for the October agenda.

• Approved minutes of 8/17/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary's Report for August 2021, $0.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PB21-3, David & Jeanne Faubell Minor Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved Resolution PB21-4, Elizabeth Louise Teti Minor Subdivision (8-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving treasurer and director reports, and hearing public comments. The main action item is a resolution to restrict funds for capital expenditures.

• Resolution 2021-8: Restricting Funds for Capital Expenditures
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Public comment periods

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including tax exemptions, community day fireworks, a housing inspector appointment, a refund, a letter of credit, a CFO/QPA appointment, and in-rem foreclosures. They will also introduce Ordinance 13-21, which amends a prior ordinance and cancels another, with a public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2021. The agenda also includes proclamations and standard administrative items.

• Resolution 143-21: TDV Exempt 602 15
• Resolution 144-21: Community Day Fireworks
• Resolution 145-21: Flaherty Alt. Housing Inspector
• Resolution 146-21: Refund Block 6401 Lot 63
• Resolution 147-21: Letter of Credit Caselli Self Storage

The Franklin Township Committee approved all resolutions on the agenda, including appointing Robin Sarlo as Chief Financial Officer & Qualified Purchasing Agent, authorizing a tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran, and approving a fireworks display for Community Day. The committee also introduced bond ordinance O-13-21, which amends a prior bond ordinance and cancels another, with a public hearing set for October 12, 2021. All votes were unanimous among the three present members (Deegan, Flaim, Petsch-Wilson), with Doyle and Mayor Bruno absent.

• Approved tax exemption for totally disabled veteran (R-143-21, unanimous)
• Authorized fireworks display by Pyrotechnico for Community Day (R-144-21, unanimous)
• Appointed Rosemary Flaherty as Alternate Housing Inspector (R-145-21, unanimous)
• Authorized refund of tax overpayment (R-146-21, unanimous)
• Released letter of credit for Franklinville Investments LLC (R-147-21, unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Sarlo as CFO & Qualified Purchasing Agent (R-148-21, unanimous)
• Directed foreclosure of tax sale certificates (R-149-21, unanimous)
• Introduced bond ordinance O-13-21, amending O-14-14 and cancelling O-13-17 (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee approved the July 12, 2021 minutes and noted the resignation of member Soy Unkow, requesting a formal letter to the Township clerk. Ken Atkinson reported on multiple farms in various stages of preservation, including the McAlister Farm settlement on July 29, 2021, and the Thies Farm resubmission planned for February 2022. Amy Mandelbaum presented the SADC August report, discussing the Direct Easement Program and noting the Township's available funds. The committee discussed renewing the contract with the South Jersey Land & Water Trust for the Farmland Preservation Facilitator.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting
• Requested resignation letter from Soy Unkow to Township clerk
• Noted McAlister Farm preservation settlement on July 29, 2021
• Discussed Thies Farm application resubmission for February 2022
• Reviewed SADC Direct Easement Program proposal
• Discussed renewal of South Jersey Land & Water Trust contract

Historical Advisory Committee

The Historical Advisory Committee met on September 13, 2021, and discussed plans for the upcoming Community Day, including a 'What is it?' display with entry forms and prizes. John Sweeney, a local resident writing a book on Franklin Township Civil War veterans, expressed interest in joining the committee; his name will be referred to the Township Committee for appointment consideration. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Referred John Sweeney's name to the Township Committee for consideration as a committee member
• Planned Community Day 'What is it?' display with numbered entry forms and a bonus item
• Scheduled a drawing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a $5.00 gift card and 200th Anniversary ornament as prizes
• Assigned volunteers to man the Historical Tent during Community Day

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to approve minutes and secretary's reports, consider a resolution for a bulk variance for Fidelity Asset Mgmt. LLC, and hear two bulk variance applications, including one for a property on Marshall Mill Road and another for Bonanno on Block 5702 Lot 26. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Resolution ZB21-03: Bulk variance for Fidelity Asset Mgmt. LLC, Block 401 Lot 15
• Application ZB21-04: Bulk variance for Bonanno, Block 5702 Lot 26
• Application: Bulk variance for property on Marshall Mill Road

The Franklin Township Zoning Board approved a C bulk variance (ZB21-04) for John and Jamie Bonanno to build a 44' x 80' pole barn at 1258 Marshall Mill Road, with conditions limiting it to personal use and impervious coverage. The board also approved Resolution ZB21-03 for Fidelity Asset Management, the minutes of the 8/3/21 meeting, and the secretary's report for August 2021. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved C bulk variance ZB21-04 for oversized personal garage (7-0)
• Approved Resolution ZB21-03 for Fidelity Asset Management (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of 8/3/21 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved secretary's report for August 2021 for $1,790.00 (all in favor)

Recreation Commission

The Franklin Recreation Commission met and discussed preparations for Community Day, including logistics like the refrigerator trailer, field lining, car show, K-9 display, and pony rides. The commission approved the August meeting minutes as presented and adjourned. No formal votes on substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved August meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. (all in favor)

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda for the August 18, 2021, meeting contains only procedural items and reports. No specific new business or legislative actions are listed for discussion.

• Approval of July 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Secretary's report
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Board approved the minutes and discussed several items. The senior bus service will begin in September 2021, limited to grocery store trips, with a list of interested seniors to be compiled. The board also noted that coffee is now available at lunchtime, and discussed new business including a complaint process for food service, seeking alternative summer food programs, and planning for Community Day on 9/25/21.

• Approved minutes as read (motion by John Sheldon, second by Tom Nichols)
• Implemented senior bus service starting September 2021 for grocery stores only
• Noted coffee now available at lunch for all seniors
• Agreed to ask Township Committee for ideas for a different summer food program
• Agreed to have Jean reach out to Rich Daubenspeck for Community Day table info

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved three minor subdivision applications (PB21-3, PB21-4, and resolution PB21-2) and the July 2021 secretary's report. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the resolution. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of 7/20/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 2021 Secretary's Report for $700.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PB21-3 Faubell minor subdivision for lot-line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved PB21-4 Teti minor subdivision for lot-line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PB21-2 Gerald Colucci minor subdivision (7-0-1, Travaglione abstained)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission discussed and planned coverage for Franklin Twp Community Day, including filming, interviews, still pictures, and air show clips. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the meeting was primarily organizational and procedural.

• Planned Community Day coverage with interviews, still pictures, and air show clips
• Agreed no permissions needed for Community Day filming as it is a public venue
• Sara to grant Nancy admin permission on Facebook page
• Sara to upload two Planning Board Applications to web page
• Deferred graduation video posting due to poor quality; retry in September

Township Committee

The Township Committee is meeting to consider the 2021 adopted budget and several ordinances regarding healthcare eligibility and salaries. The agenda also includes resolutions for body worn camera awards and various administrative appointments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 11-21 regarding healthcare eligibility for part-time employees
• Adoption of the 2021 budget via Resolution 129-21
• Resolution to accept an award for body worn cameras
• Introduction of Ordinance 13-21 to amend and supplement Bond Ordinance O-14-14 by $40,000
• Resolution 135-21 regarding a refund for Block 5602, Lot 15

The committee adopted Ordinance O-11-21, prohibiting part-time elected or appointed officials and professionals from receiving taxpayer-funded health benefits and pensions, with a 4-1 vote (Mrs. Flaim dissenting). It also adopted the 2021 municipal budget and salary ordinance, approved a $77,444 body-worn camera grant, and awarded the camera contract to Coban Technologies Inc/Safe Fleet Law Enforcement. Several other resolutions were approved, including appointments and tax refunds, and Ordinance O-13 was tabled for CFO review.

• Adopted O-11-21 prohibiting part-time officials from receiving taxpayer-funded health benefits and pensions (4-1)
• Adopted O-12-21 establishing municipal salaries and wages (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Franklin Township budget (unanimous)
• Approved $77,444 body-worn camera grant from NJ DOJ (unanimous)
• Awarded body-worn camera contract to Coban Technologies Inc/Safe Fleet Law Enforcement (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance O-13 for CFO review (unanimous)
• Appointed Rosemary Flaherty as Planning and Zoning Administrative Officer (unanimous)
• Renewed liquor licenses for 2021-2022 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with roll call, approval of minutes and secretary's reports, resolutions, applications, and correspondence. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of secretary's reports
• Resolutions
• Applications
• Correspondence

The Franklin Zoning Board approved a bulk variance (ZB21-03) for Fidelity Asset Management to demolish an existing house and build a new two-story home at 2297 Stanton Avenue, despite undersized frontage, area, and density. The board also approved the secretary's reports and a resolution for a previously approved variance (ZB21-02) for Matt Rahn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ZB21-03 bulk variance for Fidelity Asset Management (5-0)
• Approved secretary's reports for June and July 2021 ($640 and $630)
• Approved Resolution ZB21-02 for Matt Rahn (oversized garage variance)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider a resolution appointing a Chief Financial Officer and temporary acting administrator. The agenda also includes public comment periods and departmental reports.

• Resolution 127A-21 appointing CFO and temp acting admin

The Franklin Township Committee accepted the resignation of the CFO and Acting Township Administrator, and named Richard Wright as Temporary Acting Administrator and Temporary Acting CFO, approving a contract with Jersey Professional Management. The motion passed 4-0 with one absence. Public comments included concerns about speeding and a statement about Mr. Wright.

• Accepted resignation of CFO and Acting Township Administrator (4-0)
• Named Richard Wright as Temporary Acting Administrator and Temporary Acting CFO (4-0)
• Approved contract with Jersey Professional Management (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approval of prior minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and two public comment periods. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Two public comment portions
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes, act on two subdivision applications (one creating a new lot, one a lot line adjustment), and consider a resolution amending a prior subdivision approval. The agenda is routine with no major policy items.

• PB21-2 Gerald Colucci: minor subdivision, 1 new lot on West Boulevard
• PB21-3 David & Jeanne Faubell: lot line adjustment, no new lots, West Malaga Road
• Resolution amending PB19-1 minor subdivision for David McAlister
• Approve minutes of 06/15/21 and secretary's report for June

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved several routine items, including the minutes, the secretary's report, and a minor subdivision for Gerald Colucci. The board also amended a prior resolution for David McAlister to allow development through the Farmland Preservation Program and approved a revised deed for the same project. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved minutes of 6/15/2021 (all in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved secretary's report for June 2021 ($0.00) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution PB21-2 Gerald Colucci Minor Subdivision (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended Resolution PB19-1 David McAlister for development on Block 5702 Lots 17 and 81 via Farmland Preservation Program (5-0)
• Approved revised deed for PB19-1 David McAlister (5-0)

Township Committee

The Township Committee accepted the resignation of Township Administrator Brandon Umba and named an interim acting administrator. It also approved a consultant agreement with Jersey Professional Management for a departmental review, authorized a Sustainable Communities grant application, and introduced a salary ordinance for municipal officials and employees.

• Approved R-125-21 authorizing an agreement with Jersey Professional Management for management consultant services.
• Approved R-126-21 accepting the resignation of Brandon Umba as Township Administrator and naming an interim acting administrator.
• Approved R-127-21 authorizing the Sustainable Communities Grant application funded by Atlantic City Electric.
• Introduced ordinance O-12-21 establishing salaries and wages for municipal officials and employees, with a public hearing set for August 10, 2021.

Communications Commission

The Communication Commission could not approve the June 9, 2021 meeting minutes due to a lack of quorum. The commission voted to recommend to the Township Committee that Zoom meetings be recorded as official meetings and aired on Channel 9. Resignations from Tina DeSilvio and Denise Diaz were noted, and the commission discussed various updates, including Facebook page creation and video content for Channel 9.

• Approved motion to recommend recording Zoom meetings as official and airing on Channel 9
• Unable to approve June 9, 2021 meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Noted resignations of Tina DeSilvio and Denise Diaz
• Discussed creating a new Franklin Twp Facebook page
• Discussed recording Community Day with a small camera
• Discussed posting phone-recorded videos to Channel 9
• Discussed sending vacancies email to Barbara
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 pm

Recreation Commission

The Commission discussed plans for Community Day, including allowing local businesses to sell products for free, increased costs for fireworks ($5,000) and air show ($7,000), and a $900 fee for an ax-throwing vendor. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion only.

• Discussed allowing businesses to sell products (excluding food) at Community Day with no fee for local businesses
• Noted fireworks cost increased from $4,500 to $5,000
• Noted air show cost increased from $6,500 to $7,000
• Discussed ax-throwing vendor fee of $900, with ticket sales covering the cost
• Agreed to have Bernie Simkins' son-in-law set up and take down recreation tents in exchange for borrowing them
• Chairman Daubenspeck to reserve bleachers in September
• Chairman Daubenspeck to contact Delsea for event photography
• Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on ordinances that would prohibit retail marijuana dispensaries, accept stormwater improvements, and adjust salaries (COLA). They will also vote on hiring a patrolman, approving a temporary emergency budget, and introducing the 2021 budget. The agenda includes many routine resolutions and licenses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 06-21 prohibiting marijuana retail dispensaries
• Resolution 120-21 hiring Eric Tarnow as Patrolman 10th Class
• Resolution 124-21 approving a temporary emergency budget
• Resolution 117-21 introducing the 2021 budget
• Ordinance 11-21 introduced to make part-time employees ineligible for healthcare

The Township Committee adopted an ordinance prohibiting Classes 5 and 6 cannabis businesses within its boundaries, and approved several resolutions including hiring a new patrolman, accepting stormwater improvements, and establishing a CAP bank. The committee also introduced an ordinance to prohibit part-time officials from receiving taxpayer-funded health benefits and pensions, with a public hearing set for August 10, 2021.

• Adopted O-6-21 prohibiting Classes 5 and 6 cannabis businesses (5-0)
• Adopted O-9-21 accepting stormwater improvements and releasing performance guarantee (5-0)
• Adopted O-10-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish CAP bank (5-0)
• Hired Eric Tarnow as Patrolman 10th Class (5-0)
• Approved R-105-21 FAA aerial easement (5-0)
• Approved R-106-21 Corrective Action Plan (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved R-114-21 grant application for Dutch Mill Road resurfacing Phase V (5-0)
• Introduced O-11-21 prohibiting part-time officials from receiving taxpayer-funded health benefits and pensions (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Franklin Township Agricultural Advisory Committee met on July 12, 2021, and approved the minutes from the May 10, 2021 meeting. The committee discussed the status of various farm preservation efforts, including updates on farms in the process of preservation, appraisals, and surveys. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the meeting focused on reports and discussions.

• Approved the minutes of the May 10, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed preservation status for multiple farms, including DiGioia, Hunsinger, Bellone, Phil Danko, Grochowski, Rohs, Martorano, and Graiff farms.
• Noted that Bellone and Phil Danko farms' applications will be submitted to SADC after O-12-20 passage.
• Reported that LaRose/Durkin Farm appraisal was certified, but mortgage issues need resolution.
• Jeff Thies Farm: agreed to reject SADC's CMV and resubmit application in February 2022.
• McAlister Farm: working on new Planning Board resolution for subdivision, settlement anticipated soon.
• Discussed SADC Direct Easement Program for farms over 63 acres, with marketing plan being developed.
• Next meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021.

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with roll call, approval of minutes and secretary's reports, and consideration of resolutions and applications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of secretary's reports
• Consideration of resolutions
• Review of applications

The July 6, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled because no applications were on the agenda. No substantive decisions were made.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met on June 29, 2021, to plan Community Day, approving the June meeting minutes. They discussed renting an ax-throwing trailer for $800, a possible $250 fee for outside vendors, and confirmed entertainment, fireworks, and parking arrangements. No formal decisions were made on these items, only discussions.

• Approved the June meeting minutes unanimously.
• Discussed renting an ax-throwing trailer for $800 for the day.
• Discussed a possible $250 fee for outside vendors at Community Day.
• Confirmed Ken Smolsky and the Marine group will handle parking.
• Confirmed Zeo and the Fireworks are confirmed for the event.

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission approved the May 24, 2021 minutes with a correction noting no sewer service at a Planning Board site. The commission had no comment on Planning Board application PB 21-3 for a minor subdivision by David and Jeanne Faubell on West Malaga Road. Old business included updates on Piney Hollow, Malaga Lake Park cleanup, and planning for Community Day.

• Approved May 24, 2021 minutes with correction about sewer service availability
• Had no comment on Planning Board application PB 21-3 (Faubell minor subdivision)
• Volunteered members for Community Day booth setup and staffing on Sept. 25
• Agreed to display wildflower garden exhibit at Community Day
• Agreed to create handout on pollinator-friendly plants
• Agreed to borrow display stands from So. Jersey Land & Water Trust
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 pm

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and two public comment periods, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Two public comment portions
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2021

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to approve minutes, the secretary's report, and resolutions, and to consider two minor subdivision applications. The board will also hold a public portion and may enter a closed session if required.

• PB21-2 Colucci: Minor subdivision creating 1 new lot on West Boulevard
• PB21-3 Faubell: Lot line adjustment on Malaga Road
• Lee Cooper application tabled

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved PB21-02, a minor subdivision application by Gerald B. Colucci to create one new lot on West Boulevard, subject to restrictions from the Gloucester County Planning Board. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting and the Secretary's Report for May 2021 in the amount of $500.00. No resolutions were approved. The application for PB21-3 Faubell Minor Subdivision was postponed to the July 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Secretary's Report for May 2021 for $500.00.
• Approved PB21-02 Gerald B. Colucci minor subdivision to create one new lot, noting Gloucester County Planning Board restrictions.
• Postponed PB21-3 Faubell Minor Subdivision to July 20, 2021 meeting.

Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee discussed the ongoing suspension of senior and lunch bus services and county nutrition programs, with the chair tasked to request information on requirements to resume bus routes. The committee also decided to reach out to the township grant person about possible grants for seniors, and reminded the Senior club to consider federal 501(c)(3) status. Bingo will resume next Monday, with prizes funded by the food pantry, not the township.

• Chair to request info on township requirements to resume bus routes
• Chair to reach out to township grant person about senior grants
• Senior club reminded to consider federal 501(c)(3) status for grants
• Bingo to resume next Monday; township not funding prizes

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is holding a regular meeting to consider resolutions and ordinances, approve minutes and bills, and hear public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items listed.

• Approval of bill list
• Approval of minutes
• Public portions for resolutions and ordinances
• Administrator/departmental reports

The Township Committee held a special meeting and unanimously approved the bill list and an emergency temporary resolution (R-103-21). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments about the budget, which the administrator said is still being prepared for introduction in July.

• Approved the bill list unanimously
• Approved emergency temporary resolution R-103-21 unanimously
• Opened and closed public portions with unanimous votes
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:15 PM

Historical Advisory Committee

The Franklin Township Historical Advisory Committee held its first meeting since March 2020, convening outdoors due to pandemic-related closures. Members discussed pandemic impacts, shared historical articles, and reviewed a library construction plan that initially threatened the Historical Room's entryway, but Township Committee representatives agreed to preserve it. The committee scheduled its next meeting for July 12, 2021.

• Scheduled next meeting for July 12, 2021
• Preserved Historical Room entryway and bell/quilt after Township Committee representatives agreed
• Reviewed library construction project plans

Communications Commission

The Franklin Township Communications Commission met on June 9, 2021, but only two members were present, so no quorum existed. The June 1 meeting minutes could not be approved, and no formal decisions were made. The meeting consisted of discussions about YouTube content, Facebook administration, equipment settings, and potential streaming improvements.

• June 1, 2021 meeting minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• No formal motions or votes taken during the meeting

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including renewing ABC licenses, approving a School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with Delsea Regional School District, setting the third-quarter estimated tax levy, and appointing a business administrator. They will also introduce Ordinance 10-21, a COLA ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2021. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and the bill list.

• Resolution 097-21: ABC license renewals
• Resolution 098-21: SRO agreement with Delsea Regional School District 2021-2022
• Resolution 099-21: Third quarter estimated tax levy
• Resolution 100-21: UMBA business administrator appointment
• Ordinance 10-21: COLA ordinance introduction (public hearing July 13, 2021)

The Franklin Township Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Brandon Umba as Business/Township Administrator, along with several other routine resolutions including liquor license renewals, a school resource officer agreement, and a temporary trailer permit. The committee also introduced an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and set a public hearing for another ordinance. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Appointed Brandon Umba as Business/Township Administrator (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Authorized agreement for two School Resource Officers for Delsea Regional School District (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Authorized estimated third quarter tax bills (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Approved temporary trailer permit (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Authorized CFO to refund municipal tax lien payments (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Introduced ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank (4-0, Deegan absent)
• Set public hearing for O-6-21 on July 13, 2021 (4-0, Deegan absent)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to consider one application: a C variance from Matt Rahn for an oversized garage at Block 6303, Lot 28 on Teal Court. No minutes or resolutions are on the agenda because the previous meeting was cancelled. The board will also handle roll call, correspondence, and adjournment.

• ZB21-02: Matt Rahn, Block 6303 Lot 28, C variance for oversized garage on Teal Court
• No minutes to approve — prior meeting cancelled
• No resolutions scheduled

The Franklin Township Zoning Board approved a bulk variance (ZB21-02) for Matt Rahn to build an oversized garage (30' x 40', 1,200 sq. ft.) on Teal Court, in addition to existing attached garage space, bringing total garage space to 1,576 sq. ft. The board also approved the minutes from April 6, 2021, and the Secretary's Reports for April ($800) and May ($1,040) 2021. No resolutions were considered, and no other applications were heard.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved ZB21-02 bulk variance for Matt Rahn's oversized garage on Teal Court (5-0 roll call vote)
• Approved Secretary's Report for April 2021 ($800.00) and May 2021 ($1,040.00)
• Opened and closed public portions for the variance application (no public comments)
• Adjourned meeting

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including a contract for Patrick Hegarty, a School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the school district, a tax sale auction for Greenways, and a shared services agreement accepting a LEAP grant. They will also introduce an ordinance accepting stormwater improvements for proposed lots 13.01 and 12.01, with a public hearing scheduled for July 13, 2021. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and licenses, and a closed session.

• Resolution 090-21: Patrick Hegarty contract
• Resolution 091-21: SRO agreement with Franklin Township Schools for 2021-2022
• Resolution 092-21: Tax sale auction for Greenways
• Resolution 096-21: Shared services agreement accepting LEAP grant
• Ordinance 09-21: Acceptance of stormwater improvements for lots 13.01 and 12.01

The Franklin Township Committee approved all resolutions on the agenda, including an agreement to provide one school resource officer for the 2021-2022 school year, a tax collector employment agreement, and a LEAP implementation grant. The meeting included a public portion where a resident asked about the Bosco lawsuit and the removal of a resolution. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved R-91-21 school resource officer agreement for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved R-90-21 employment agreement with Patrick Hegarty as Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Approved R-96-21 LEAP implementation grant and shared services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved R-85-21 release of premium bid money (unanimous)
• Approved R-92-21 sale of tax liens at public auction (unanimous)
• Approved R-94-21 landfill operation and monitoring services with CME (unanimous)
• Approved R-89-21 tax exemption for totally disabled veteran (unanimous)
• Approved O-9-21 introduction of stormwater improvements acceptance (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission met virtually and approved the April 26, 2021 minutes. They reviewed two applications (a pole barn and a minor subdivision) and had no comments on either. The meeting also covered updates on the Piney Hollow Bioblitz, a cleanup at Malaga Lake Park, and planning for Community Day.

• Approved April 26, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Duerr, seconded by Stippick)
• No comment on Zoning Board application ZB21-02 for a 1,200 sf pole barn at 10 Teal Court
• No comment on Planning Board application PB21-2 for a minor subdivision at 1759 West Blvd.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 pm (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of previous minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, and an update on the building project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed beyond the standard public comment portions.

• Building Project update under Old Business
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Two public comment periods

Planning Board

The Franklin Planning Board will meet to review a minor subdivision application for Lee Cooper. The proposal involves creating a new lot with variances at B4004 L9, Coles Mill Road.

• Minor subdivision application PB21-1 (Lee Cooper) to create a new lot with variances on Coles Mill Road

The Franklin Township Planning Board tabled PB21-01, Lee Cooper's minor subdivision application for a new lot on Coles Mill Road, after public concerns and a restrictive covenant issue. The board also approved the minutes and secretary's reports, and voted to make no comment on a cannabis retail prohibition ordinance.

• Approved minutes of 3/16/2021 (all in favor)
• Approved Secretary's Report for March 2021 ($875.00) and April 2021 ($575.00) (6-0)
• Tabled PB21-01 Lee Cooper minor subdivision application (6-0)
• Voted to make no comment on O-6-21 cannabis retail prohibition (5-1, Deegan abstained)

Communications Commission

The Franklin, NJ Communications Commission met on May 12, 2021, but took no formal votes or decisions. The April 14, 2021 meeting minutes could not be approved due to lack of quorum. Members discussed updating the web page, creating a new Facebook page, and posting meetings on YouTube and Channel 9. They also reviewed Unity Group plans, including a Block Party on 7/10/21 at Malaga Lake Park and a Halloween event.

• April 14, 2021 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Discussed creating a new Facebook page, with plans to abandon the current one after switch
• Bill to create a YouTube channel for meeting videos, with completion expected in 2 months
• Sara to work on web page and Facebook updates, pending password and Business Suite installation
• Unity Group Block Party scheduled for 7/10/21 (rain date 7/17/21) at Malaga Lake Park
• Vendors will be allowed at the Block Party; schools invited to participate
• Isaac to send Unity Group packets, letterhead, sponsorships, and flyers by next Wednesday
• Senior lunches to resume the following Monday, with a slide on Channel 9

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee adopted two ordinances: O-7-21 amending the Land Development chapter and O-8-21 establishing municipal salaries and wages, both with a 3-1 vote (Flaim opposed, Doyle absent). The committee also approved several resolutions, including appointing Shawn Glynn as CFO and authorizing an emergency temporary resolution.

• Adopted O-7-21 amending Chapter 253 Land Development (3-1)
• Adopted O-8-21 establishing salaries and wages for municipal officials and employees (3-1)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (Flaim recused from Franklin Alarm)
• Approved food handling licenses (unanimous)
• Appointed Shawn Glynn as Chief Financial Officer (4-0)
• Authorized emergency temporary resolution R-82-21 (4-0)
• Authorized family medical leave for Stephen Casamassima (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met on May 11, 2021, to plan Community Day, assigning roles for the event and noting the absence of key volunteers. The commission approved the March minutes as presented; there was no April meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and event planning discussions.

• Approved March minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee will introduce a new member and review the status of farmland preservation. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Preservation Plan Revision and an upcoming Planning Board meeting.

• Introduction of new member SoyUnkow
• Farmland Preservation Facilitator status update
• Farmland Preservation status SADC and introduction of new Regional Rep
• Preservation Plan Revision update

The Franklin Township Agricultural Advisory Committee reviewed multiple farm preservation applications, approved amended minutes, and discussed ongoing preservation efforts. The committee extended the Thies farm offer deadline to June 1, 2021, and noted progress on several farms, including the LaRose/Durkin and McAlister farms. No formal votes were taken on preservation applications; the only motion was to send a letter to the Thies family, which passed unanimously.

• Approved amended minutes of March 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to send letter to Thies farm to accept or reject offer by April 1, 2021, with no response considered a rejection (unanimous)
• Extended Thies farm offer deadline to June 1, 2021 (verbal extension)
• Noted DiGioia, Hunsinger, Bellone, Phil Danko, Grochowski, Rohs, Martorano, Graiff farms in various stages of preservation process
• LaRose/Durkin farm owners signed to accept preservation offer; appraisal certified
• McAlister farm received final approvals from Township and County; state approval anticipated in May

Zoning Board

The May 4, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled because there were no applications or resolutions to act upon. This is a procedural cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications or resolutions

The May 4, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled because there were no applications or resolutions to act upon. No decisions were made.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is holding a public hearing on two ordinances: one amending police testing rules and another prohibiting retail marijuana dispensaries. The committee will also vote on resolutions including a police car donation, a closed session, and an emergency temporary budget.

• Ordinance 05-21 amending police testing ordinance 98-49
• Ordinance 06-21 prohibiting retail marijuana dispensaries
• Resolution 077-21 approving donation of police car from Moorestown
• Resolution 076-21 for closed session on Bosco v. Franklin litigation
• Resolution 075-21 emergency temporary budget worksheet

The Township Committee adopted ordinance O-5-21, amending and replacing Chapter 98-49 of the Township Code, with a 4-1 vote (Mrs. Flaim dissenting). The committee tabled ordinance O-6-21, which would have prohibited Classes 5 and 6 cannabis businesses, after public discussion. Several resolutions were approved, including a settlement agreement with Charles Bosco and termination of a redevelopment agreement with Stanker & Galetto.

• Adopted O-5-21 amending Chapter 98-49 (4-1, Flaim no)
• Tabled O-6-21 prohibiting Classes 5 and 6 cannabis businesses (unanimous)
• Approved R-73-21 refunding $498 construction fee to RCL Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved R-74-21 tax exemption for totally disabled veteran (unanimous)
• Approved R-77-21 accepting Ford Crown Victoria police canine vehicle donation (unanimous)
• Approved R-79-21 settlement agreement with Charles Bosco (unanimous)
• Approved R-80-21 terminating redevelopment agreement with Stanker & Galetto (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and minutes of April 14, 2021 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting via Zoom to review zoning and planning board applications. The body will discuss old business regarding the Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant and Malaga Lake Park, as well as 2021 projects.

• Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant
• Malaga Lake Park
• Zoning and Planning Board Applications
• Bird Quest 2021

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission met virtually and approved the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects including the Piney Hollow Preserve trail, Malaga Lake Park improvements, and a bird survey event. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved March 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the March statistics and the treasurer's report, including bills and the budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the NJ Library Construction Bond Act Grant.

• Review of March statistics
• Treasurer's report on bill list, township payables, and budget
• Discussion of NJ Library Construction Bond Act Grant
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021 meeting

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains no applications or resolutions for consideration, so the meeting is limited to roll call, approving the prior meeting's minutes and secretary's report, correspondence, and a public comment period.

• No applications on the agenda
• No resolutions to approve
• Approval of minutes from 03/16/21
• Public comment period scheduled

The April 20, 2021 Planning Board meeting was cancelled because there were no applications or resolutions to act upon. No decisions were made.

Communications Commission

The Franklin, NJ Communications Commission met on April 14, 2021, but lacked a quorum to approve the March 13 meeting minutes. Members discussed Channel 9 video approval policies, website administration, and upcoming community events. No formal decisions were made due to the absence of a quorum.

• March 13 meeting minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Discussed revising Channel 9 policy; changes marked in yellow, old policy in red
• Agreed to request Sara as township Facebook page admin via Township Administrator
• Added four slides to station presentation: Library, Planning Board, Township Committee, Zoning
• Discussed purchasing laptop for editing; Dave to bring software for compatibility check
• Sara to post Unity Group clean-up and volunteer request on website
• Dave to ask Sue Miller about Civic Plus monitoring
• Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions and introduce two ordinances. Key actions include approving body-worn cameras for police, non-union salary increases, an affordable housing bank account, and several property tax refunds. The ordinances, which amend the definition of agricultural purpose and set salaries, will have a public hearing on May 11, 2021.

• Resolution 068-21: Body-worn cameras
• Resolution 071-21: Non-union salary increases
• Resolution 070-21: Authorizing an affordable housing bank account
• Ordinance 07-21: Amending definition of agricultural or horticultural purpose
• Resolution 064-21: Crown Elk Pipeline bond release

The Franklin Township Committee approved a series of resolutions including tax refunds, a disabled veteran tax exemption, a clerk appointment, a performance bond release, a body-worn camera grant authorization, and a revised cost share for a development easement. Two ordinances were introduced for public hearing on May 11, 2021, one amending the Land Development chapter and one setting municipal salaries. The meeting also included a closed executive session and a second public portion with resident comments.

• Approved bill list and licenses (unanimous)
• Approved R-59-21 tax refund (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-60-21 disabled veteran tax exemption (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-61 tax exemption (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-62-21 tax refund (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-63-21 appointing Jennifer Cerino as Full Time Flex Clerk (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-64-21 releasing performance bond for Crown Realty Holding (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Approved R-65-21 tax refund (4-0, Flaim absent)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting for a regular session. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting, the secretary's report, and two resolutions (ZB21-01 for Joseph Genna and ZB20-10 for Ocean Food & Fuels, LLC). No new applications are on the agenda, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approve resolution ZB21-01 (Joseph Genna)
• Approve resolution ZB20-10 (Ocean Food & Fuels, LLC)
• Approve minutes from 3/2/2021
• Approve secretary's report
• No new applications

The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a brief meeting with no new applications. The board approved the minutes from March 2, 2021, the secretary's report for March totaling $1,115.00, and two resolutions: ZB21-01 (Joseph Genna) and ZB20-10 (Ocean Food & Fuels, LLC). The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.

• Approved minutes of the 3/2/21 meeting.
• Approved resolutions ZB21-01 (Joseph Genna) and ZB20-10 (Ocean Food & Fuels, LLC).
• Approved the secretary's report for March totaling $1,115.00.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:16 PM.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on vacating a paper street, introducing ordinances to amend police testing and prohibit retail marijuana dispensaries, and approving various resolutions such as budget transfers and a farmland preservation. The agenda also includes routine items like bill approvals and minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 04-21 to vacate paper street Triumph Road (Block 4104, Lot 15)
• Introduction of Ordinance 05-21 amending police testing (Ordinance 98-49)
• Introduction of Ordinance 06-21 prohibiting retail marijuana dispensaries
• Resolution 050-21 authorizing Malaga Petroleum bond release
• Resolution 057-21 McAlister farmland preservation

The Franklin Township Committee promoted Andrew Myers to Sergeant, adopted an ordinance vacating public rights in a portion of paper streets, and approved multiple resolutions including tax exemptions, refunds, a performance bond release, an insurance fund account, a PBA agreement amendment, a closed executive meeting, an emergency temporary resolution, a budget transfer, a development easement purchase, and a tax lien sale. Two ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including one prohibiting certain cannabis businesses. All votes were unanimous with Mrs. Flaim absent.

• Promoted Andrew Myers to Sergeant (4-0, Flaim absent)
• Adopted O-4-21 vacating public rights in a portion of paper streets (4-0)
• Approved bill list with Deegan recusing on his reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved R-48-21 tax exemption for totally disabled veteran (4-0)
• Approved R-49-21 refund of tax overpayment (4-0)
• Approved R-50-21 releasing performance bond for Malaga Petroleum (4-0)
• Approved R-52-21 amending PBA agreement to include Human Law Enforcement Officer (4-0)
• Introduced O-6-21 prohibiting Classes 5 and 6 cannabis businesses (4-0)

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission approved the February 22, 2021 minutes with a correction regarding who investigated signage at Malaga Lake Park. No zoning or planning applications were reviewed, and no emergency management report was given. The commission discussed plans for a June cleanup along Piney Hollow Road and other potential projects, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved February 22, 2021 minutes with correction (motion by Duerr, seconded by Tinney)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 pm (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees met on March 17, 2021, to review financial reports and discuss the status of the NJ Library Construction Bond Act. The agenda included a review of Resolution 2021-5 related to the construction bond and a discussion on the library's re-opening. The meeting also featured standard procedural items such as the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports.

• Review of NJ Library Construction Bond Act and Resolution 2021-5
• Discussion of library re-opening
• Treasurer’s report including Bill List, Township Payables, and Budget Report

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to consider a resolution for the Sahara Sand site at Block 6103, Lots 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11 on Coles Mill Road. The item involves a preliminary/final site plan and renewal of a soil removal permit. No other applications are listed. The agenda also includes routine items: approving prior minutes, the secretary's report, correspondence, and an open public portion.

• Resolution SP20-1: preliminary/final site plan for Sahara Sand, Block 6103, Lots 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 & 11, Coles Mill Road
• Renewal of soil removal permit for the same property
• Approval of minutes from 2/16/2021
• Approval of secretary's report
• Open public portion for comments

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved Resolution SP20-1 for Sahara Sand's preliminary/final site plan and renewal of soil removal permit. The board also approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting and the Secretary's Report for February 2021 at $0.00. Additionally, the board approved a 120-day extension for filing deeds in PB19-1 and made no recommendation on a request to vacate Fernwood Road. The public portion included a complaint about Sahara Sand's dust control, and the board suggested contacting MSHA.

• Approved Resolution SP20-1 for Sahara Sand preliminary/final site plan and soil removal permit renewal
• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting
• Approved Secretary's Report for February 2021 at $0.00
• Approved 120-day extension for filing deeds in PB19-1
• Made no recommendation on Fernwood Road street vacation request

Communications Commission

The Franklin Township Communications Commission met on March 10, 2021, but could not approve the February 21 meeting minutes due to a lack of quorum. Members discussed several operational matters, including new audio capabilities for slide presentations, plans to update Channel 9 content, and the need for new video editing software. They also considered a paid Request Tracker tool, discussed social media policies, and proposed a 'Community Engagement Project' to interview township officials.

• Approved: None (meeting minutes not approved due to lack of quorum)
• Discussed: New audio capability for slide presentations is now available.
• Discussed: Chris will clean old content and upload new content to Channel 9.
• Discussed: Need to purchase new video editing software as Chrome Book is insufficient.
• Discussed: Potential purchase of Request Tracker for $725 (one-time fee).
• Discussed: Proposal for a 'Community Engagement Project' to interview township officials.
• Discussed: Need for social media policy and protection for municipalities.
• Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include authorizing an affordable housing trust fund bank account, a letter agreement with Richmond American Homes, hiring Austin Theuret as a Patrolman 10th Class, and an emergency temporary budget. The agenda also includes a public hearing on Ordinance 03-21 to establish an insurance fund.

• Resolution 043-21: Authorizing an affordable housing trust fund bank account
• Resolution 044-21: Authorizing letter agreement with Richmond American Homes
• Resolution 046-21: Hiring Austin Theuret as Patrolman 10th Class
• Resolution 047-21: Emergency temporary budget worksheet and resolution
• Ordinance 03-21: Establish insurance fund (public hearing)

The Franklin Township Committee approved the hiring of Austin Theuret as a patrolman, adopted an ordinance establishing an insurance fund, and authorized opening an affordable housing trust fund bank account. It also approved a letter of agreement with Richmond American Homes of Maryland and authorized a closed executive session. All votes were 4-0 with Mrs. Flaim absent, except the bill list which included a recusal.

• Hired Austin Theuret as Patrolman 10th Class (4-0)
• Adopted O-3-21 establishing an Insurance Fund (4-0)
• Approved opening an Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bank Account (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Letter of Agreement with Richmond American Homes of Maryland (4-0)
• Authorized closed executive meeting for contract negotiations and personnel (4-0)
• Approved bill list with Mrs. Petsch-Wilson recusing on Franklin Alarm item
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved food handling licenses (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Franklin Township Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving amended minutes and receiving updates on farmland preservation efforts. The committee will hear reports on local and state preservation statuses and a plan revision ahead of a Planning Board meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of amended minutes from January 11, 2021 meeting
• Farmland Preservation Facilitator status update (local)
• Farmland Preservation status update (SADC)
• Preservation Plan Revision update, with Planning Board meeting upcoming
• Introduction of new member SoyUnkow

The Agricultural Advisory Committee approved amended minutes and discussed farm preservation statuses. They voted unanimously to send a final letter to the Thies family requiring acceptance or rejection of the preservation offer by April 1, 2021, with no response considered a rejection. Other farms were reported in various stages of preservation, with some applications on hold or awaiting action.

• Approved amended minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting
• Voted to send final offer letter to Thies farm with April 1, 2021 deadline (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to review two applications: a preliminary/final site plan for Ocean Food & Fuels and a bulk variance request for Genna Solar. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and secretary's reports.

• Ocean Food & Fuels preliminary/final site plan (ZB20-10)
• Genna Solar bulk variance (ZB-21-01)
• Approval of January 5 and February 2, 2021 minutes
• Approval of secretary's reports

The Franklin Township Zoning Board approved a use variance and preliminary/final site plan for a gas station and 2,610 sq. ft. convenience store at Harding Highway and Porchtown Road (ZB20-10), with conditions including no overnight parking and waivers as discussed. The board also approved a bulk variance for a solar ground mount with a reduced rear-yard setback on Lake Road (ZB21-01), and granted a 6-month extension for Visconti Brothers Properties to obtain a zoning permit.

• Approved ZB20-10 Ocean Food & Fuels gas station and convenience store use variance/site plan (unanimous)
• Approved ZB21-01 Joseph Genna bulk variance for 5 ft rear-yard setback for solar ground mount (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Visconti Brothers Properties zoning permit (unanimous)
• Approved Secretary's Reports for $840, $695, and $520 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 1/5/2021, 2/2/2021, and 12/1/2020 meetings

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission discussed and made plans for the March 27 Egg Hunt and the upcoming Community Day, including a coin drop set for June 24-25. Little League reported 250 players registered, with drafts on March 20-21 and season opening May 1. The commission approved the minutes of the previous meeting and adjourned.

• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting.
• Set Egg Hunt for March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Franklinville Lake park area.
• Scheduled Community Day coin drop for June 24-25.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including reappointments and consent items, and to introduce an ordinance to vacate a paper street on Triumph Road. They will also hold public hearings on a stormwater control ordinance and a tax abatement approval.

• Resolution 035-21: Theuret Class II reappointment
• Resolution 036-21: Driver SRO reappointment
• Resolution 037-21: Holdcraft SRO reappointment
• Resolution 038-21: Miraglia SRO reappointment
• Ordinance O-4-21: Vacation of paper street on Triumph Road (Block 4104, Lot 15)

The committee adopted O-1-21 (Stormwater Control) and O-2-21 (Ratifying Approvals for Tax Exemption and Abatement Applications) after public hearings. O-2-21 was adopted with a 3-0 vote (one abstention, one absent) despite public objections about the legality of the abatements. The committee also reappointed four special police officers and approved several administrative resolutions.

• Adopted O-1-21 Stormwater Control (4-0, Doyle absent)
• Adopted O-2-21 Ratifying Tax Exemption and Abatement Approvals (3-0, Flaim abstained, Doyle absent)
• Reappointed Austin D. Theuret as Class II Special Officer (4-0)
• Reappointed Vincent Driver as Class III Special Officer (4-0)
• Reappointed Larry Holdcraft as Class III Special Officer (4-0)
• Reappointed Richard Miraglia as Class III Special Officer (4-0)
• Authorized tax exemptions for totally disabled veterans (R-39-21, R-41-21) (4-0)
• Granted encroachment into township right-of-way (R-42-21) (4-0)

Environmental Commission

The commission will review minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting and discuss emergency management and hazardous waste sites. The agenda includes updates on Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant and Malaga Lake Park.

• Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant
• Malaga Lake Park
• 2021 Projects

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission approved the December 28, 2020 and January 28, 2021 meeting minutes. They reviewed one zoning application (ZB 21-01) for a solar panel buffer variance and issued a 'No Comment' response. The commission also discussed ongoing projects, including Piney Hollow trail work and a potential cleanup at Franklinville Lake.

• Approved December 28, 2020 minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued 'No Comment' on ZB 21-01 solar panel buffer variance
• Agreed to sponsor a cleanup at Franklinville Lake

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, reviewing the treasurer's report and January statistics, and discussing the 2021 budget. The board will also revisit the NJ Library Construction Bond Act and a building committee meeting under old business. Two public comment periods are scheduled.

• 2021 Budget discussion
• NJ Library Construction Bond Act and Building Committee update
• Treasurer's report: Bill List, Township Payables, Budget Report
• January statistics report
• Minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a preliminary and final site plan application from Sahara Sand for properties on Coles Mill Road, including renewal of a soil removal permit. The board will also vote on a minor subdivision application for Patrick Bottino and handle routine approvals of minutes, the secretary's report, and resolutions.

• Application SP20-1: Sahara Sand preliminary and final site plan and soil removal permit renewal, Coles Mill Road
• Resolution PB20-2: Patrick Bottino minor subdivision, Block 5802, Lot 4
• Approval of minutes, secretary's report, and resolutions
• Open public portion for comments

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved the preliminary/final site plan and soil removal permit renewal for Sahara Sand's mining operation on Coles Mill Road, with a condition to follow up with a neighboring resident about dust and vibration concerns. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting, the secretary's report, and a minor subdivision resolution for Patrick Bottino. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of 1/19/2021 meeting (unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved secretary's report for January 2021 in amount of $0.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution PB20-2 Patrick Bottino Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary/Final Site Plan & Resource Extraction and Soil Removal for Mining for Sahara Sand, with condition to follow up with Ervin Green (unanimous)

Communications Commission

The Franklin Communications Commission will discuss a station manager change and 2020 outstanding items. New business includes the relocation of the web page and the replacement of equipment for the court room. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda.

• Station manager change update
• 2020 Outstanding Items review
• Web Page relocation
• Replacement equipment for court room

The Communications Commission discussed migrating the station's web presence to the township site, upgrading equipment for live streaming, and adding Unity Group meetings to Channel 9. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational, with members assigning tasks for follow-up.

• Approved January 13, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Thurston, second by Morris)
• Discussed moving station web page to township site via Civic Media
• Discussed renaming Channel 9 to Franklin Twp Channel 9 or Twp of Franklin Community TV
• Discussed revising non-profit charges and removing fees
• Discussed adding Unity Group meetings to Channel 9
• Discussed tracking viewers and monthly reporting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (motion by DeSilvio, second by Thurston)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including change orders for the Dutch Mill IV and Pennsylvania Ave Phase 1 projects, a safety contract, and foreclosure-related actions. They will also introduce an ordinance to establish an insurance fund. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Resolution 031-21: Dutch Mill IV change order no. 1
• Resolution 032-21: Pennsylvania Ave Phase 1 change order no. 1
• Resolution 033-21: Safety contract
• Resolution 034-21: In rem foreclosures
• Ordinance 03-21: Establish insurance fund

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to review an application from Ocean Food & Fuels LLC for a preliminary and final site plan at 1571 Delsea Drive. The board will also consider approving minutes and secretary's reports, and may act on resolutions. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Ocean Food & Fuels LLC site plan application (preliminary/final)
• 1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ
• Approval of minutes and secretary's reports
• Potential resolutions

The February 2, 2021 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider resolutions, including a lot cleanup and a closed session, and to schedule public hearings for two ordinances: a stormwater control ordinance and a tax abatement for Starr Doyle McDowell. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, bills, and licenses.

• Resolution 028-21: Lot cleanup
• Resolution 029-21: Closed session
• Ordinance 01-21: Stormwater control ordinance (public hearing Feb 23, 2021)
• Ordinance 02-21: Tax abatement approval for Starr Doyle McDowell
• Raffle license for Oasis Animal Sanctuary

The Committee introduced O-2-21 to ratify tax exemption and abatement approvals, with Mr. Doyle recusing himself. They also introduced a stormwater control ordinance and approved a lien resolution for property maintenance costs. Public comments raised concerns about tax abatement procedures and leaf collection.

• Introduced O-1-21 Stormwater Control (unanimous)
• Introduced O-2-21 Ratifying Tax Exemption and Abatement Approvals (4-0, Doyle recused)
• Approved R-28-21 authorizing liens for property maintenance costs (unanimous)
• Approved R-29-21 authorizing closed executive session (unanimous)
• Approved R-30-21 amending board and commission appointments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved food handling licenses (unanimous)
• Approved raffle license for Oasis Animal Sanctuary (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission will hold elections for a Chair and Vice-Chair. The agenda includes discussions on the Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant, Malaga Lake Park, and 2021 projects.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant discussion
• Malaga Lake Park discussion
• Review of 2020 EC Annual Report
• Discussion of 2021 Projects

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission elected Jon Stippick as 2021 Chairman and Suzanne McCarthy as Vice-Chair, and recommended Evan Duerr for appointment as a Commissioner to fill a vacancy. The commission also approved new associate and consulting members, renewed ANJEC membership, and discussed trail improvements and land preservation.

• Elected Jon Stippick as 2021 Chairman (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Suzanne McCarthy as 2021 Vice-Chair (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended Evan Duerr for appointment as Commissioner (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Al Wheeler and Evan Duerr as Associate Members, Barbara Halpern as Consulting Member (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to renew ANJEC membership at cost of $375 plus $25 per additional person
• Postponed approval of December 28, 2020 minutes to February meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to reorganize by nominating officers, making committee appointments, and appointing the library attorney. They will also review the secretary's and treasurer's reports, including the bill list and budget, and hear the director's report on December statistics. Old business includes discussion of the NJ Library Construction Bond Act. Public comment is scheduled twice during the meeting.

• Nomination of officers and committee appointments
• Appointment of Library Attorney
• Treasurer's report: Bill List, Township Payables, Budget Report
• Director's report: December Statistics
• Old business: NJ Library Construction Bond Act

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to conduct reorganization and review a minor subdivision application. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and resolutions.

• Minor subdivision (redivision/lot line adjustment) for Patrick Bottino at B5802 L4 Tuckahoe Road

The Franklin Township Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Joseph Petsch as Chairman, Ralph Travaglione as Vice Chairman, and appointing officers and vendors for 2021. The board also approved a minor subdivision for Patrick Bottino, accepted a resignation, and approved minutes and secretary's reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Elected Joseph Petsch as Planning Board Chairman for 2021 (7-0)
• Elected Ralph Travaglione as Vice Chairman for 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed Mr. Borelli as Planning Board Solicitor for 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed CME Engineering as Planning Board Engineer/Planner for 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed E. Lynne Rafuse as Planning Board Secretary for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved PB20-2 Patrick Bottino minor subdivision on Tuckahoe Road (7-0)
• Accepted Patrick Dougherty's resignation from the Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved 90-day extension to record deed for PB17-4 Joseph Petsch (7-0)

Communications Commission

The Communications Commission elected Bill Morris as Chairman, Sara Thurston as Vice Chairman, and Janie McCormick as Recording Secretary. Members discussed ongoing needs for a station manager and videographer, potential content from PEG Media and local sources, and equipment upgrades. No formal business decisions were made beyond the elections and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved August 12, 2020 meeting minutes (motion by Morris, second by Thurston)
• Elected Bill Morris as Chairman (nominated by Keen, second by Thurston)
• Elected Sara Thurston as Vice Chairman (nominated by Deegan, second by Keen)
• Elected Janie McCormick as Recording Secretary (nominated by Morris, second by Thurston)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (motion by Deegan, second by Thurston)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, bills, and several resolutions. Key actions include certifying the 2019 annual audit, entering a retrospective contract and program with the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF), and authorizing a closed session. No ordinances or public hearings are listed.

• Resolution 024-21 certifying the annual audit for 2019
• Resolution 025-21 JIF retrospective contract
• Resolution 025-21 JIF retrospective program
• Resolution 026-21 closed session

The Township Committee approved a resolution authorizing special emergency notes up to $275,000 to fund COVID-19 response and recovery, and also certified the annual audit, approved the TRICO JIF contract, and authorized a closed executive session. All votes were unanimous. The public portion included questions about borrowing, leaf disposal, and calendars.

• Approved R-27-21 authorizing $275,000 in special emergency notes for COVID-19 response (5-0)
• Approved R-24-21 certifying and accepting the annual audit (5-0)
• Approved R-25-21 authorizing mayor to sign TRICO JIF contract for 2021 retrospective program (5-0)
• Approved R-26-21 authorizing a closed executive meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 28, 2020 and January 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved bill list (5-0)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee held its 2021 reorganization, unanimously electing Michelle Doyle as Chair and Ralph Travaglione as Secretary, and approved the November 9, 2020 minutes. Members reviewed the status of numerous farm preservation efforts, noting several farms are on hold or awaiting action, and discussed SADC updates on sod, marijuana, and hemp rules. No formal decisions were made on preservation applications; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Elected Michelle Doyle as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ralph Travaglione as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 meeting

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to reorganize, approve minutes and the secretary's report, and consider one application: a major site plan for Ocean Food & Fuel (ZB-20-10). No resolutions are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Application ZB-20-10: Ocean Food & Fuel major site plan
• Approve minutes from 12/1/20
• Approve secretary's report from 12/30/20
• No resolutions scheduled

Unity Advisory Committee

The committee discussed upcoming events, including a January 18 Day of Service with a community center paint event and photo contest, and reviewed a planned interview with Bill Anderson. Members agreed to form four subcommittees (web/media, police relations, events, multicultural) and set a goal to add 10 new Facebook members each. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded.

• Scheduled Day of Service for Jan 18 with paint event at Newfield Terrace Community Center
• Set goal for each member to add 10 new Facebook group members this month
• Formed four subcommittees: Web/Info Media, Police Community Relations, Events, Multicultural
• Agreed to have all Unity group members present for Bill Anderson interview
• Planned photo contest for Day of Service with raffle prize

Township Committee

This is a standard organizational meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The committee will handle procedural matters including roll call, approving minutes and bills, and opening public comment periods. No resolutions, ordinances, or specific action items are detailed in the agenda.

• No specific resolutions or ordinances listed
• No contracts or dollar amounts mentioned
• Public comment periods scheduled

The Franklin Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and appointing a mayor and deputy mayor. The committee unanimously approved a series of resolutions appointing professional staff and setting administrative policies for 2021, with one dissenting vote on the appointment of the township accountants/auditors.

• Elected John Bruno as Mayor and David Deegan as Deputy Mayor (5-0)
• Swore in Heather Flaim and Timothy Doyle to three-year terms (5-0)
• Approved appointments to administrative positions and commissions (R-1-21, 5-0)
• Appointed Matthew Lyons as Township Solicitor (R-2-21, 5-0)
• Appointed CME as Township Engineer (R-3-21, 5-0)
• Appointed Bowman and Company as Accountants/Auditors (R-4-21, 4-1)
• Appointed Timothy Cunningham as Special Counsel for Bond Services (R-5-21, 5-0)
• Approved temporary budget appropriations for 2021 (R-23-20, 5-0)