Franklin public meetings in 2024

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will consider several resolutions, including extensions of collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME and PBA units, construction refunds for properties at 797 Lincoln and 39 Station, cancellation of capital grants, a part-time hire, and emergency appropriations. They will also approve 2025 licenses and enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution 210-24: AFSCME CBA Extension MOA
• Resolution 211-24 & 212-24: PBA Local 122 Supervisors and Local 122 CBA Extension MOAs
• Resolution 213-24: Construction refund for 797 Lincoln
• Resolution 214-24: Construction refund for 39 Station
• Resolution 217-24: Emergency appropriations for ProChamps

The Franklin Township Committee approved multiple resolutions, including authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute memorandum of agreement and contract extensions for AFSCME Local 3574 and PBA Local 122 (including Police Supervisors), approving refunds to Sunrun Installations Services Inc., cancelling various grant receivable balances, hiring Jessica Jones as a part-time administrative intern, and making an emergency appropriation. All votes were unanimous with three members present (Marsh, Fiorella, Bruno) and two absent (Doyle, Keen), except for the emergency appropriation which included Doyle via speakerphone.

• Approved 2025 licenses for food handling, kennel, automatic amusement, farmstand (unanimous)
• Authorized closed executive meeting R-209-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized AFSCME Local 3574 contract extension R-210-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized PBA Local 122 Police Supervisors contract extension R-211-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized PBA Local 122 contract extension R-212-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized refunds to Sunrun Installations Services Inc. R-213-24 and R-214-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized cancellation of various grant receivable balances R-215-24 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring Jessica Jones as part-time administrative intern R-216-24 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission with a standard agenda covering minutes, guest introductions, zoning and planning board applications, old business, new business, and correspondence. No specific items, dollar amounts, or project names are listed in the agenda.

The Franklin Environmental Commission unanimously approved the November 25, 2024 minutes. They discussed a resident's concern about Kilton containment and agreed to contact the Emergency Management representative for more information. The commission also agreed with an engineer's recommendation on a construction exemption, had no comments on several subdivision applications, and requested approval to change meeting time to 7:00 PM.

• Approved November 25, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed with engineer's recommendation on ZB2416 exemption
• No comment on PB2409 minor subdivision
• No comment on PB2410 subdivision into 4 lots
• No comment on PB2411 easement driveway extension
• Requested approval to change meeting time to 7:00 PM

Planning Board

The Planning Board will memorialize two previously granted subdivision approvals, hear a presentation for a new fitness center at 3052 Delsea Drive, receive an Agricultural Advisory Committee report, approve minutes, and enter closed session for litigation matters.

• PB2405 – The Bunker Fitness Center LLC: construct new fitness center at 3052 Delsea Drive with landscaping, lighting, septic, well, and removal of old septic and pavement
• PB2404 – Michael & Susan Costello: subdivision at 805 Stanton Ave requiring variances for lot frontage and lot area, granted subject to conditions
• PB2407 – Rachel Weber: subdivision at 609 Willow Grove Rd into two parcels for a new single-family dwelling on 1.5-acre lot and replacement home on preserved remainder lot, granted subject to conditions
• Agricultural Advisory Committee – 2025 Annual Municipal 'PIG' Compliance Statement
• Closed session on general litigation matters

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved three applications: two residential subdivisions and a new fitness center. The fitness center at 3052 Delsea Dr was approved unanimously (8-0) subject to conditions including a no-exit sign on Woodland Ave from 6pm-6am. The board also granted two lot subdivisions for single-family homes, each subject to conditions.

• Approved PB2404 subdivision at 805 Stanton Ave for two lots with variances (unanimous)
• Approved PB2407 subdivision at 609 Willow Grove Rd for two lots (unanimous)
• Approved PB2405 Bunker Fitness Center construction with conditions (8-0)
• Approved minutes from 11-19-2024 meeting (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Township Committee will hold public hearings on two ordinances regarding stormwater and traffic regulations. The body is also considering several police personnel resolutions and collective bargaining agreement extensions.

• Ordinance 13-24: Amending Stormwater
• Ordinance 14-24: No parking/no stop stand on Fries Mill Road between Delsea Drive and Williamstown Road
• Resolutions 202-24, 203-24, and 204-24: CBA extensions for AFSCME, PBA Police Officers, and PBA Superior Officers
• Resolution 207-24: Kil-Tone soil samples EPA
• Resolution 206-24: Emergency appropriations for Prochamps

The Franklin Township Committee approved multiple police department resolutions, including promotions and new appointments, and adopted a traffic ordinance amendment. The committee also authorized closed session negotiations with labor unions and approved various administrative items. All votes were unanimous among the three present members (Marsh, Fiorella, Bruno), with two members absent.

• Approved R-191-24 acknowledging retirement of K-9 Lee (3-0)
• Approved R-192-24 appointing Danielle LoRusso as SRO III (3-0)
• Approved R-193-24 appointing Omar Alam as full-time police officer (3-0)
• Approved R-194-24 appointing Luke Lachowicz as full-time police officer (3-0)
• Approved R-195-24 appointing Brett Holdcraft as full-time SLEO II effective Dec 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved R-196-24 and R-197-24 promoting Gallo and Fragoso to Corporal (3-0 each)
• Approved R-198-24 promoting Fennimore to Sergeant (3-0)
• Adopted O-14-24 amending traffic code for Fries Mill Road (3-0)

Zoning Board

The Franklin Zoning Board will hear a new variance request for minimum yard setback at 151 Butch's Ln and formalize two prior decisions: approving a site plan revision for Visconti Brothers Properties at 4801 Lake Rd (including a permanent 8-foot security fence) and denying a lot frontage variance for ARCR Properties on Main Rd. The meeting includes roll call, minutes approval, and possible closed session.

• ZB2408 – Chris & Joyce Kelly – variance for minimum yard setback at 151 Butch's Ln
• ZB2415 – Visconti Brothers Properties (4801 Lake Rd) – approved revision to site plan, including permanent 8-foot chain link fence
• ZB2412 – ARCR Properties (Main Rd) – denied variance for minimum lot frontage (10 ft existing vs 150 ft required)
• Memorialization of resolutions for two prior cases
• Meeting at 1571 Delsea Drive, Franklinville

Township Committee

The Township Committee will vote on 19 resolutions, including farmland preservation agreements, tax refunds, and sale of trash trucks to Mantua Township. Two ordinances are introduced for a public hearing on December 10: an amendment to stormwater regulations and a traffic code change adding no parking/no stopping/no standing on Fries Mill Road between Delsea Drive and Williamstown Road. Two public comment periods are scheduled: one for resolutions and ordinances, and one for general comments.

• Resolution 172-24 SJLWT Farmland Preservation agreement
• Resolution 187-24 Sale of trash trucks to Mantua Township
• Resolution 184-24 Train Center Rehab change order
• Ordinance O-14-24: Amending Chapter 373 to add no parking, no stopping, no standing on Fries Mill Road between Delsea Drive and Williamstown Road
• Ordinance O-13-24: Amending stormwater regulations

Environmental Commission

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections such as minutes, guest comments, zoning board applications, old business, new business, and correspondence. No specific proposals, public hearings, or action items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Meeting agenda consists only of standard procedural sections (minutes, old business, etc.) with no specific items listed.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two subdivision applications and a site plan courtesy review. The Costello and Weber applications propose splitting lots for new single-family homes, with the Costello application requiring variances for lot frontage and lot area. The board also will review a Gloucester County EMS site plan at 1672 Coles Mill Rd.

• PB2404 – Michael & Susan Costello – 805 Stanton Ave, Franklinville – subdivision of lot into two parcels requiring variances for lot frontage and lot area
• PB2407 – Rachel Weber – 609 Willow Grove Rd, Monroeville – subdivision into two parcels for one new and one replacement single-family dwelling
• PB2406 – Gloucester County EMS – 1672 Coles Mill Rd, Franklinville – site plan courtesy review
• Memorialization of previously adopted resolutions (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on a site plan revision for asphalt paving and fencing at 4801 Lake Rd, and a variance for minimum lot frontage at 0 Main Rd. The Board will also memorialize a resolution denying a use variance for a cannabis cultivation and micro-manufacturing facility at 1746 Stanton Ave.

• ZB2415 – Visconti Brothers Properties – Revision of approved site plan to move asphalt paving and stormwater basins, and replace temporary fencing with an 8-foot security chain link fence at 4801 Lake Rd.
• ZB2412 – ARCR Properties – Variance relief for minimum lot frontage (150 ft required, existing 10 ft) at 0 Main Rd.
• ZB2402 – Garden State Harvest – Use variance for Class 1 Cannabis Cultivation and Class 2 Micro Manufacturing facility denied (memorialization).

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will consider several resolutions, including a rehabilitation project at the Train Center, an amendment to the Tree Ordinance Trust Fund, and grant applications for state programs. They will also award the Matthew McCloskey Compassion Award to Officer Joseph Branco and approve routine items such as minutes, bills, and raffles.

• Resolution 169-24 authorizing Train Center rehabilitation
• Resolution 161-24 amending the Tree Ordinance Trust Fund
• Resolution R-162-24 awarding the 2024 Matthew McCloskey Compassion Award to Officer Joseph Branco
• Resolution 163-24 for Chapter 159 Body-Worn Camera Program (BVP) 2024 grant
• Resolution 164-24 for Chapter 159 Lead Assistance grant

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting. The main action item is a motion to approve an after-school program for teens scheduled for December 13, 2024. Other business includes reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, as well as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Motion to approve after-hours program for teens on December 13, 2024

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board will memorialize the adoption of the 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report and conduct a site plan courtesy review for Gloucester County EMS at 1672 Coles Mill Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a possible closed session.

• Memorialization of adopted 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report
• Site plan courtesy review for Gloucester County EMS at 1672 Coles Mill Road (PB2406)

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will vote on multiple resolutions, including rejecting all bids for the community center HVAC system and approving equipment for Malaga Lake Park. They will also introduce Ordinance 13-24, amending stormwater regulations, with a public hearing scheduled for October 22, 2024. Other items include an opioid settlement allocation and a well project on University Avenue.

• Ordinance 13-24 Stormwater amended - public hearing October 22
• Resolution 158-24 rejecting all bids for Community Center HVAC
• Resolution 160-24 Malaga Lake Park equipment
• Resolution 153-24 Chapter 159 opioid settlement allocation
• Resolution 154-24 University Ave well at 2890 Harding Highway

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board will conduct public hearings on two applications: a cannabis cultivation and micro manufacturing facility at 1746 Stanton Ave, and a site plan revision at 4801 Lake Rd. The board will also memorialize resolutions denying an outdoor cannabis cultivation use at 1813 Dutch Mill Rd and granting a variance for residential additions at 862 Salem Ave.

• ZB2402 – Garden State Harvest, LLC – Use variance for cannabis cultivation and micro manufacturing at 1746 Stanton Ave
• ZB2415 – Visconti Brothers Properties, LLC – Site plan revision for asphalt paving, stormwater basins, and 8-foot chain link fence at 4801 Lake Rd
• ZB2407 – Mystic Botanical Farms LLC – Use variance for outdoor Class I cannabis cultivation denied at 1813 Dutch Mill Rd
• ZB2414 – Vincent Angelus Jr – Variance granted for two 15'x28' additions and front addition at 862 Salem Ave

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees met on September 18, 2024, and conducted routine business only. The board unanimously approved the August 2024 meeting minutes and the August 2024 Treasurer's report. No old or new business was discussed, and the Policy Committee's discussion on Digital Sign Posting Guidelines reached no decision, with further discussion planned.

• Approved August 2024 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 Treasurer's report (unanimous roll call)
• Opened and closed first public portion (unanimous)
• Opened and closed second public portion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27pm (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will memorialize two previously approved applications (a minor site plan for a pole barn and a minor subdivision lot line adjustment), receive the 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report, and consider minutes from August 20. No public hearings or new ordinances are scheduled.

• Memorialization of PB2401 – minor site plan approval for a 1,200 sqft pole barn at 1012 Delsea Dr.
• Memorialization of PB2402 – minor subdivision lot line adjustment on Grant Ave.
• Presentation and discussion of the 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report.
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024.

The Franklin Township Planning Board approved two applications: a minor site plan for a pole barn at 1012 Delsea Dr and a minor subdivision on Grant Ave, both subject to conditions. The board also voted to adopt the 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report after striking a recommendation on subdivision thresholds and adding language on minimum lot frontage for pre-existing lots.

• Approved PB2401 – Ryan Morris – minor site plan for 1,200 sq ft pole barn at 1012 Delsea Dr, with variances for lot frontage, buffering, and driveway surface (5-0)
• Approved PB2402 – Generations Enterprises, LLC – minor subdivision on Grant Ave to adjust lot line for frontage compliance (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report with amendments (6-0-1)
• Struck recommendation #21 from Master Plan re: major/minor subdivision threshold (4-1-2)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met to organize the upcoming Community Day event. Members assigned roles for layout and money handling, confirmed vendor and volunteer arrangements, and identified items to purchase. No formal votes or policy decisions were made.

• Assigned Bernie Simkins to do Community Day layout
• Jim Kelly to serve as banker, with Natalie Szwed as backup
• Danny's Pizza to handle their own money
• VFW to handle parking
• Secured 3 light towers from Soccer
• Tommy Schofield to assist with truck pickup
• Tom Bosco to loan trailer

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will hold public hearings on three ordinances regarding lead inspections, road opening permits, and farmland open space fixed amounts. They will also vote on a dozen resolutions, including funding for new body worn cameras, an insurance fund renewal, a twilight cleaning contract, a settlement, a spare bus purchase, a county grant, an OPRA amendment, tax overpayment, a widow exemption, audit certification, a junkyard license renewal, and acceptance of a train station donation.

• Ordinance 11-24 Lead Inspections
• Ordinance 10-24 Road Opening Permits
• Ordinance 12-24 Farmland Open Space Fixed Amounts
• Resolution 147-24 New Body Worn Cameras
• Resolution 136-24 Donation of Train Station

The Franklin Township Committee unanimously adopted three ordinances: O-10-24 amending street and right-of-way opening regulations, O-11-24 requiring lead-based paint testing in certain pre-1978 residential units, and O-12-24 setting parameters for the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. The committee also approved a series of resolutions, including accepting donations, granting a junkyard license, certifying the annual audit, and authorizing contracts for body-worn cameras and cleaning services. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Adopted O-10-24 amending street and right-of-way opening regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted O-11-24 requiring lead-based paint testing in pre-1978 residential units (unanimous)
• Adopted O-12-24 setting parameters for Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Accepted donation from Coulbourn and Albertson families for Franklinville Railroad Station (unanimous)
• Granted junkyard license (unanimous)
• Certified and accepted annual audit (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Coban Technologies for body-worn cameras (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed the status of multiple farm preservation efforts, noting no recent activity on most farms. They reported that the preservation pipeline is empty after four farms settled in 2023, and they are preparing a marketing brochure to send to 35 targeted farms. The Martorana Farm application remains on hold pending a new SADC valuation formula. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2024 meeting
• Noted no farms with Green Light approval or appraised/certified status
• Reported Martorana Farm application on hold pending new SADC formula
• Initiated marketing brochure to 35 targeted farms for preservation
• Requested funding from Township Administrator for brochure printing/mailing

Zoning Board

The Franklin Zoning Board is reviewing two variance requests for property use and construction. The board will also memorialize a resolution regarding a garage construction project.

• ZB2407: Use Variance for outdoor Class I Cannabis Cultivation and mixed use at 1813 Dutch Mill Rd
• ZB2414: Request for two 15’x28’ additions and a front addition at 862 Salem Ave
• ZB2413: Memorialization of resolution for a 30’x60’ garage at 378 Proposed Ave

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board will memorialize the approval of a 10,640-square-foot Dollar General retail store at 1444 Harding Highway, granted subject to conditions. Two new applications are on the agenda: a minor site plan for a 1,200 sq ft pole barn at 1012 Delsea Drive (needing variances) and a minor subdivision for a lot line adjustment on Grant Avenue. The Master Plan Reexamination Report has been rescheduled to the September 17, 2024 meeting. The board also plans to approve the July 16, 2024 minutes.

• Approved with conditions: PB2317 – Minor subdivision and site plan for Dollar General store (10,640 sq ft) at 1444 Harding Highway.
• New application PB2401 – Ryan Morris seeks minor site plan approval for a 1,200 sq ft pole barn at 1012 Delsea Drive, requiring variances for lot frontage, buffering, and driveway surface material.
• New application PB2402 – Generations Enterprises, LLC seeks minor subdivision approval for a lot line adjustment on Grant Avenue to meet frontage requirements.
• Master Plan Reexamination Report rescheduled from this meeting to September 17, 2024.
• Minutes of the July 16, 2024 meeting to be approved.

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee will consider 15 resolutions including escrow refunds, fireworks for Community Day, police vehicle purchases through ESCNJ, lead remediation funding through NJDCA, a HDSRF grant for 1698 Harding Highway, a bond release, and appointments. They will also introduce three ordinances on road opening permits, lead inspections, and farmland open space fixed amounts, with a public hearing set for September 10, 2024.

• Resolution 124-24: NJDCA Lead Remediation
• Resolution 125-24: HDSRF Grant for 1698 Harding Highway
• Resolution 123-24: Police Vehicles-ESCNJ
• Resolution 132-24: Piney Hollow Trail Project Award
• Ordinance 11-24: Lead Inspections

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is holding a public hearing on an application for a cannabis cultivation and micro-manufacturing facility at 1746 Stanton Ave. The board will also hear variance requests for minimum lot frontage at 0 Main Rd and a proposed garage at 378 Proposed Ave. Resolutions memorializing previously granted variances will be adopted.

• ZB2402 – Garden State Harvest, LLC – Bifurcated use variance for Class 1 cannabis cultivation and Class 2 micro-manufacturing at 1746 Stanton Ave
• ZB2412 – ARCR Properties, LLC – Variance for minimum lot frontage (10 ft proposed vs 150 ft required) at 0 Main Rd
• ZB2413 – Paul Burgess – Variance to build a 30'x60' (1,800 sq ft) garage at 378 Proposed Ave
• Memorialization of ZB2406 – Granted pole barn variance at 1527 Willow Grove Rd (3,000 sq ft vs 1,200 sq ft max)
• Memorialization of ZB2410 – Granted lot frontage variance at 2323 Sheridan Ave (30 ft proposed vs 150 ft required)

Environmental Commission

The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as minutes, zoning board applications, old/new business, and correspondence. No specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are noted for this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to subdivide a property into two lots for a retail store. The board will also consider a resolution regarding a subdivision extension on Coles Mill Rd.

• PB2317: Proposal for a 10,640 square foot Dollar General at 1444 Harding Highway (Block 7202 L10)
• PB2307: One-year extension to file subdivision deeds for Kenneth L. Dorney Jr at Coles Mill Rd (B1401 L1)

Township Committee

The committee will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding tree removal, land renunciation, and Pinelands water management. The meeting also includes a public hearing and motion to adopt the 2024 budget. Other items include school resource officer agreements and project awards.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2024 Budget (Resolution 106-24)
• Ordinances for tree removal/replacement and land renunciation at 6401 Lot 7 and 701 Lot 4
• SRO agreements with Franklin Township School District, Edgarton Christian Academy, and Delsea Regional School District
• Piney Hollow Trail project award (Resolution 115-24)
• Emergency trash truck repair (Resolution 119-24)

Planning Board

The board memorialized the approval of a preliminary site plan for Gloucester Solar I, LLC at 1457 Fries Mill Rd. The agenda also includes a request for an extension to file subdivision deeds on Coles Mill Rd and a review of the Master Plan Preliminary Report.

• Memorialization of preliminary site plan approval for Gloucester Solar I, LLC at 1457 Fries Mill Rd
• Request for an extension to file subdivision deeds for Kenneth L Dorney Jr on Coles Mill Rd
• Review of the Master Plan Preliminary Report

Township Committee

The committee is introducing several ordinances regarding storm water management, tree removal, and land renunciation. A public hearing will be held for the Private Salt Storage Ordinance 2024. The agenda also includes resolutions for contract awards and municipal aid.

• Introduction of Pinelands Water Management and tree removal ordinances
• Public hearing on Private Salt Storage Ordinance 2024
• Contract award to Consutellation New Energy
• Approval of raffle license for The Oasis Animal Sanctuary
• Municipal aid resolutions for Williamstown Rd and Dutch Mill Phase VI

Zoning Board

The Franklin Zoning Board is reviewing several new variance applications. These include requests for a pole barn, a private garage, and lot frontage relief. The board will also review use variance applications for cannabis cultivation and micro-manufacturing.

• Use variance for cannabis cultivation and micro-manufacturing at 1746 Stanton Ave
• Bulk variance for a 3,000 sq ft pole barn at 1527 Willow Grove Rd
• Variance relief for minimum lot frontage at 2323 Sheridan Ave
• Intent to construct a 48’x64’ private garage at 246 Maria Ct

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to memorialize a resolution for preliminary site plan approval of a utility-scale solar energy facility at 1457 Fries Mill Road. The board will also receive a report on a proposed Dollar General store on Harding Highway, which has been adjourned until further notice. The agenda includes approval of the April 16, 2024 minutes and a possible closed session.

• PB2304 – Gloucester Solar I, LLC – preliminary site plan for utility-scale solar facility at 1457 Fries Mill Rd
• PB2317 – Newfield (Harding Hwy) DG, LLC – Dollar General store (10,640 sq ft) at 1444 Harding Highway, adjourned
• Approval of minutes from 04-16-2024
• Closed session, if required

Environmental Commission

The agenda for the May 20, 2024, meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate headings. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda is largely procedural, covering routine reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, plus committee updates. The only substantive new business is an audit review. Public comment is offered at two points in the meeting.

• Audit review under new business
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Policy committee report

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to introduce an ordinance regulating privately owned salt storage, with a public hearing scheduled for June 11, 2024. The committee will also consider a series of resolutions, including appointments, shared services, tax exemptions, and a construction refund. The agenda includes routine approvals for minutes, bills, and licenses.

• Ordinance O-5-24: Privately Owned Salt Storage (public hearing June 11, 2024)
• Resolution 075-24: Mulford Const Clerk probation
• Resolution 076-24: Shared service 'Move in the Park'
• Resolution 083-24: 3rd quarter estimated tax
• Resolution 084-24: Construction refund for 625 Clark

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to hear several variance applications, including a use variance for a proposed self-storage facility and mixed-use conversion at 349 Delsea Dr. The board will also consider frontage variances for residential projects and extensions of time for prior applications. The agenda includes memorializing a previously approved variance and a note about a new board secretary.

• ZB2404 – Karen Salerno – 349 Delsea Dr – Use variance for self-storage facility and mixed-use conversion
• ZB2403 – Dennis & Vincent Travascio – Clearfield Ave – Variance for minimum lot frontage for single-family dwelling
• ZB2405 – Kenneth & Denise Danter – 199 Blackwood Ave – Variance for minimum lot frontage for addition
• ZB2409 – Christie Ann Mercado – Fries Mill Rd – Variance for minimum lot frontage and acreage for single-family dwelling
• ZB2218 – RLS Real Estate – 1232 Dutch Mill Rd – Extension of time

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including CDBG grant applications for Nicholas Drive and Hall Ave, farmland preservation items, and the purchase of trash trucks from Logan Township. The agenda also includes proclamations, a farm stand approval, and routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Resolution 072-24: CDBG 2024 grant application for Nicholas Drive
• Resolution 071-24: CDBG 2024 grant application for Hall Ave
• Resolution 069-24: Purchase trash trucks from Logan Township
• Resolution 070-24: Emergency temporary budget resolution
• Resolution 073-24 and 074-24: Farmland items (Martorano/Martorana)

Environmental Commission

This meeting agenda for the Franklin Township Environmental Commission lists standard procedural topics. No specific projects, applications, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text.

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, reports from the treasurer, director, and committees, and two public comment periods. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2024
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Committee reports on Strategic Planning and Policy
• Closed session

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary major site plan application from Gloucester Solar I, LLC for a utility-scale solar energy facility at 1457 Fries Mill Rd. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings. No resolutions are scheduled for memorialization.

• Preliminary site plan review for utility-scale solar facility (Gloucester Solar I, LLC, Block 1902 Lot 1, 1457 Fries Mill Rd)
• Minutes approval for 02-20-2024 meeting
• Minutes for 03-19-2024 meeting noted as cancelled

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is holding a public hearing on Ordinance O-03-24, which would allow the township to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank. The committee will also consider resolutions including a closed session, refund overpayments, an NJDOT tax lien, and a bus driver appointment, along with routine approvals for bills, licenses, and minutes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-03-24 to exceed budget limits and establish CAP bank
• Resolution 066-24: Closed session
• Resolution 065-24: April refund overpayments
• Resolution 068-24: Approve NJDOT tax lien
• Resolution 067-24: Aunchman bus driver

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board's regularly scheduled meeting for April 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

• April 2, 2024 Zoning Board meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Board, police chaplain, and police officer positions, as well as a lawn maintenance contract. They will also introduce Ordinance 03-24, which would allow the township to exceed state municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank, with a public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2024. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and food handling licenses.

• Resolution 058-24: Harrell to Agricultural Advisory Board
• Resolution 060-24: Deegan as Police Chaplain
• Resolution 061-24: Police Officer D. Polistina
• Resolution 062-24: Lawn maintenance contract for 2024
• Ordinance 03-24: Model ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank

Environmental Commission

The Franklin Township Environmental Commission is scheduled to review updates on the Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant and Malaga Lake Park. Members will also address emergency management and hazardous waste sites, along with an appeal regarding ZB 23-04. The meeting agenda includes electing a chairperson and reviewing incoming correspondence.

• Election of Environmental Commission Chairperson
• Updates on Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant and Malaga Lake Park
• Review of emergency management and hazardous waste sites
• Discussion of appeal regarding ZB 23-04

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct its regular meeting on March 20, 2024. The agenda includes reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.

• Review of February 21, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The March 19, 2024 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024 at 7:00pm.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting April 16, 2024 at 7:00pm

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including towing services, a library board appointment, a DPW roll-off truck delivery upgrade, lawn maintenance for 2024, and a municipal housing liaison. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and food handling licenses.

• Resolution 053-24: Towing
• Resolution 054-24: Robinson to Library Board
• Resolution 055-24: 2024 Roll Off Truck DPW - Delivery Upgrade
• Resolution 056-24: Lawn Maintenance 2024
• Resolution 057-24: Municipal Housing Liaison

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board is meeting to memorialize a previously approved variance and to hear a new application for a variance to construct a detached garage at 557 Kessel Avenue. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and possible closed session.

• Memorialization of resolution ZB2313 for K2 Properties LLC at 2141 Sheridan Ave (C variance approved)
• Public hearing on variance application ZB2401 by John Pinardo for a detached garage at 557 Kessel Avenue
• Documents include engineer review and property photos for the Pinardo application

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing on Ordinance 02-24, which would amend the township code regarding hawkers, peddlers, and itinerant vendors, including renumbering and renaming the chapter. The committee will also consider several resolutions, including a final payment for Dutch Mill Road Phase V, appointments to the Recreation Commission, and a closed session.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 02-24 amending Chapter 235 (Hawkers, Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors)
• Resolution 048-24: Final payment and change order for Dutch Mill Road Phase V
• Resolution 049-24: Appointment of Magill and Szwed to Recreation Commission
• Resolution 050-24: Lost tax sale certificate 21_00017
• Resolution 051-24: Closed session

Environmental Commission

The February 26, 2024, meeting agenda consists of standard procedural topics. No specific projects, applications, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text.

• No specific applications or contracts are listed.

Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees. The board will hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, and will allow public comment. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2024
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Public comment periods

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary site plan for a utility-scale solar energy facility at 1457 Fries Mill Rd, along with other business. The board will also memorialize previously approved resolutions and may enter closed session if needed.

• PB2304 – Gloucester Solar I, LLC – Preliminary Site Plan for utility-scale solar facility at 1457 Fries Mill Rd
• PB2314 – Waiver from Site Plan Review approved for 2205 Delsea Dr
• PB2316 – Minor Subdivision approved for 491 Dutch Mill Rd
• Appointment of new solicitor
• Approval of January 16, 2024 minutes

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to adopt the 2024 salary ordinance, which sets wages for municipal officials and employees. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a construction refund, a new trash truck, and appointments. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance amending rules for peddlers and transient merchants.

• O-1-24: Salary ordinance for 2024
• Resolution 040-24: Construction refund for 784 Clark
• Resolution 041-24: 2024 trash truck for DPW
• Resolution 043-24: Temporary deputy court administrator (Petsch)
• O-2-24: Amending peddler and transient merchant rules

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board is reviewing a request for a time extension regarding a minor subdivision at 1232 Dutch Mill Rd. The board is also reviewing a C Variance application for 2141 Sheridan Ave.

• Memorialization of approved Major Site Plan and Use Variance for 1246 Dutch Mill Rd
• Memorialization of approved Site Plan Amendment and Use Variance for 1 Harding Highway
• Time extension request for minor subdivision at 1232 Dutch Mill Rd
• C Variance discussion for 2141 Sheridan Ave

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including appointing Scott Krauss to Corporal in the police department, approving a SWAT addendum to the PBA contract, and accepting a proposal for the Piney Hollow project. They will also hold a public hearing on a 2024 salary ordinance and approve routine items like minutes, bills, and licenses.

• Resolution 34-24 appointing Scott Krauss to Corporal in the police department
• Resolution 35-24 SWAT addendum to PBA contract
• Resolution 36-24 RFP for Piney Hollow project
• Resolution 38-24 appointing G. Sherban as housing inspector
• Ordinance 01-24 salary ordinance for 2024 (public hearing on Feb 13)

Environmental Commission

The Commission will review recent minutes and discuss updates regarding the Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant and Malaga Lake Park. The meeting also includes discussions on 2024 appointments, ANJEC dues, and the 2023 annual report.

• Zoning application PB2317: Dollar General at 1444 Harding Hwy
• Zoning application ZB2313: K2 Properties at 2141 Sheridan Ave
• Zoning application ZB2314: Ervin at 4583 Coles Mills Rd
• Zoning application ZB23--: Garden State Harvest at 1746 Stanton Ave
• Piney Hollow Natural Area/Green Acres Grant update

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including the appointment of officers, committee assignments, and the library attorney. The board will also hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director, and address old and new business. Public comment is scheduled twice during the meeting.

• Nomination and appointment of officers
• Committee appointments
• Appointment of library attorney
• Approval of December 20, 2023 minutes
• Closed session scheduled

Planning Board

The Franklin Township Planning Board is meeting to organize for 2024, including swearing in re-appointed members, electing officers, and approving the meeting calendar and official newspapers. The board will also consider two site plan waiver requests and a minor subdivision application, and memorialize a previously approved waiver resolution.

• Swearing in of re-appointed board members
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Solicitor, Board Secretary, and Engineer/Planner services
• Approval of 2024 meeting calendar and official newspapers
• PB2313: Fiori Concrete waiver from site plan review (approved, memorialization)
• PB 23-14: Sparks/Slocum waiver request at 2205 Delsea Dr

Zoning Board

The Franklin Township Zoning Board will hold its January 2, 2024, organizational meeting, including nominations and votes for solicitor, vice chairman, board secretary, and engineer/planner services, plus approval of the 2024 meeting calendar and official newspapers. The board will also memorialize two prior resolutions: one denial (ZB2309) and one approval (ZB2305), and receive reports on two new applications: a major site plan and use variance for RLS Real Estate (1246 Dutch Mill Rd) and an amendment to an approved site plan for Ocean Food and Fuels (1 Harding Highway).

• Vote on 2024 meeting calendar and official newspapers
• Memorialize denial of ZB2309 (Michael Ramsey, 86 Sunnyhill Ave, minor subdivision & use variance)
• Memorialize approval of ZB2305 (JWJ Investors, 3086 Delsea Dr, major site plan, C and D variances)
• New application ZB2311: RLS Real Estate, 1246 Dutch Mill Rd, major site plan and use variance
• New application ZB2312: Ocean Food and Fuels, 1 Harding Highway, amendment to approved site plan

Township Committee

The Franklin Township Committee is holding its annual reorganization meeting to certify election results, swear in newly elected members, and nominate a mayor and deputy mayor. The committee will also vote on a series of resolutions appointing professional services (solicitor, engineer, auditor, etc.) and setting administrative policies for 2024.

• Swearing in of Timothy Doyle and Mark Fiorella to three-year terms
• Resolution 025-24: Non-union salary increases
• Resolution 031-24: SRO and Class II reappointment
• Resolution 032-24: 2024 Judge Armano salary
• Resolution 019-24: Fixing penalty for non-payment of taxes