Gloucester County, NJ

Board of County Commissioners

The Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve routine resolutions, including budget adjustments, contracts, and grants. Key items include accepting over $2.3 million in state and federal grants for workforce development, transportation, and other programs, as well as authorizing contracts for animal food, election services, and housing inspections.

• Approves $1,569,160 Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Grant for adult/dislocated worker programs
• Authorizes $175,000 and $280,000 contracts with Election Systems & Software for election support and maintenance
• Accepts $300,000 NJ Transit grant for senior/disabled transportation, including two vans
• Approves $364,737.62 emergency payment to All Risk, Inc. for water damage cleanup at Budd Blvd. offices
• Authorizes agreements with seven nonprofits totaling $170,000 for food, shelter, and housing services

Land Development Review & Approval Committee

The Gloucester County Land Development Review & Approval Committee is reviewing a report of actions taken on land development applications from January through August 2026. The document lists specific approvals, denials, and waivers for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across various townships. No new public hearings or policy debates are scheduled; the meeting serves to ratify these prior decisions.

• Approved: US Home, LLC (dba Lennar) for 503 units Residential (WA-0789Sp)
• Approved: Ferfeldt Investments, LLC & USICVII 242 Oak Grove Urban Renewal, LLC for 243,360 sf Industrial (WO-0130Sp)
• Denied: D.R. Horton, Inc.-New Jersey for 72 lots Residential (DE-0723Prel/Final)
• Denied: Sahara Sand, Inc. t/b Sahara Sand of Franklinville, Inc. for Mining (FR-0156CSp/MO-0293CSp)
• Approved: D.R. Horton, NJ/PA & Aura Towns Urban Renewal, LLC for 721 lots Residential (EL-0452 Final)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grants, including a $9,582,000 state-funded project to improve Mullica Hill Road (US 322) and Joseph Bowe Boulevard in Glassboro. The board will also consider $40,000 for animal-shelter disinfectant, $350,000 per year for temporary staffing, and $174,521 for EMS stretcher systems.

• $9,582,000 LAIF grant for Mullica Hill Road (US 322) and Joseph Bowe Boulevard upgrades in Glassboro
• $40,000 contract with Penn Veterinary Supply for animal-shelter disinfectant
• $350,000 per year split contracts with Compunnel Software Group and Anytime Staffing for temporary staffing
• $174,521 purchase of four powered EMS stretcher systems from Stryker Sales
• $165,000 contract with Reilly Sweeping for street-sweeping services

Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)

The Gloucester County Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) will meet to discuss a back-to-school event and receive written reports. Approval of April 2026 meeting minutes is postponed to the next meeting. The meeting includes old and new business, announcements, and reminders for future meetings.

• Back-to-school event discussion
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes postponed to October 14, 2026
• Standing committees (Children with IDDs, Educational Partnership, Youth and Family, Missing and Abused Children) meet virtually on September 10, 2026

Land Development Review & Approval Committee

The Gloucester County Land Development Review Committee reports on weekly actions taken on development applications across the county. At the July 28, 2026 meeting, the committee approved a 503-unit residential project by US Home, LLC (dba Lennar) in Washington Township, and denied a 72-lot residential proposal by D.R. Horton. The agenda also includes actions from prior meetings, with many applications denied, some approved, and a few waived or sent to committee letters.

• Approved: US Home, LLC (dba Lennar) - 503 units residential (WA-0789Sp Rev.)
• Denied: D.R. Horton, Inc.-New Jersey - 72 lots residential (DE-0723Prel/Final)
• Approved: Ferfeldt Investments, LLC & USICVII 242 Oak Grove Urban Renewal, LLC - 243,360 sf industrial (WO-0130Sp)
• Denied: Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. - 10,126 sf commercial (WA-0484ASp)
• Approved: B & R Rentals - 1 lot residential (FR-1809)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the July bill list and a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements for county services. Items include election‑support services, public‑health consulting, homeless‑service contracts, and equipment purchases for emergency response. The most costly approval is a $1,595,663.28 contract to purchase four Type III ambulances for the Division of EMS.

• Authorize contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC for $21,015.90 for election support services
• Authorize contract with Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. up to $30,000 for public‑health accreditation consulting
• Authorize contract with Excellance, Inc. for four Type III ambulances, $1,595,663.28
• Authorize purchase of 20 3M Scott Air‑Packs for Haz‑Mat team, $210,880
• Authorize extension of RPM Landscape Contractor, LLC contract up to $125,000 for tree trimming

The Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $2,168,652.53 paving contract with Paving Plus, LLC, and applications for up to $4,840,000 and $3,290,564.20 in state Local Aid Infrastructure Funding. The board also approved contracts for election services, homeless services, and public safety equipment, among others. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition.

• Approved bill lists for July 2026 (with individual abstentions)
• Approved $21,015.90 contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC
• Approved $2,168,652.53 paving contract with Paving Plus, LLC
• Approved application for up to $4,840,000 in NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Funding
• Approved application for up to $3,290,564.20 in NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Funding
• Approved $1,595,663.28 contract with Excellance, Inc.
• Approved $119,372.00 grant application for Local Public Health Infrastructure
• Approved MOU with Morris County for juvenile detention housing

Land Development Review & Approval Committee

The Gloucester County Land Development Review & Approval Committee reviewed 14 applications at its July 14, 2026 meeting, making decisions on residential, commercial, and solar projects. The committee denied a 399-lot residential development by D.R. Horton and approved a 110-lot project by Blaze Mill Development Group, along with several commercial and solar applications.

• Denial of 399-lot residential development (EL-PUD-1) by D.R. Horton
• Approval of 110-lot residential development (MO-1296) by Blaze Mill Development Group
• Approval of 2 solar arrays (MA-0093ASp, WA-0384BSp) by Solar Landscape, LLC
• Approval of 3,593 sf commercial (DE-0542Sp) by Deptford Chicken, LLC
• Denial of 7,470 sf commercial (CL-0115Sp) by MKLK, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will vote on the PY2026 Annual Action Plan, which allocates $1,364,380 in CDBG funds and $612,062 in HOME funds for affordable housing and community development. Other resolutions include settling tax appeals with Walmart for properties in Deptford and Washington Townships, contracting with United Way for the Pureland East West Shuttle ($148,500), and contracting with Habitat for Humanity to build two affordable homes in Woodbury ($240,000).

• Approval of PY2026 Annual Action Plan with $1.364M in CDBG and $612k in HOME funds
• Settlement of tax appeals with Walmart for Deptford and Washington Township properties
• Contract with United Way for Pureland East West Shuttle Program up to $148,500
• Contract with Habitat for Humanity to build two homes at 331 and 335 Deptford Ave, Woodbury, for $240,000
• Insertion of $1.17M in special revenue items into 2026 budget from state and NJ Transit grants

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners approved all 23 resolutions on the agenda, covering contracts, grants, settlements, and extensions across multiple departments. The board also approved the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and issued several proclamations. No public comments were recorded during either public portion.

• Approved settlement of State Tax Court tax appeals (Res. 56678)
• Approved $38,500 contract with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. (Res. 56679)
• Approved $148,500 contract with United Way of Gloucester County (Res. 56683)
• Approved $240,000 contract with Habitat for Humanity to build two homes in Woodbury (Res. 56687)
• Approved $308,003 VAWA grant acceptance with in-kind match (Res. 56691)
• Approved $161,772 purchase of development rights easement (Res. 56700)
• Approved $150,000 CHSTP grant acceptance (Res. 56684)
• Approved $46,808.57 contract with Tyler Technologies (Res. 56681)

Land Development Review & Approval Committee

The Land Development Review & Approval Committee reviewed multiple residential, commercial, and industrial development applications. The body issued a series of approvals, denials, and waivers for projects across various townships.

• Approved 503 residential units for US Home, LLC (dba Lennar) (WA-0789Sp)
• Approved 14,188 sf school for West Deptford School District (WD-0253ASp)
• Denied 826,160 sf industrial project for Duke Realty East Greenwich Urban, LLC (EG-0134ASp)
• Approved 721 residential units for D.R. Horton, NJ/PA & Aura Towns Urban Renewal, LLC (EL-0452 Final)
• Approved 483 residential units for Silvergate (EL-PUD-1 Ph. 5 & 6 Prel)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider multiple resolutions authorizing contracts, grant applications and budget revenue inserts. Key actions include approving a $1.5 million Local Transportation Projects Fund grant for a shuttle serving transit‑dependent residents, authorizing several professional services contracts, and adopting state‑funded revenue items for health and environmental programs.

• Resolution A‑1: Contract with Runbeck Election Services, Inc. for $40,575.00 (election services license fees).
• Resolution A‑2: Split contract for tax attorney services up to $100,000.00 with DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP and up to $50,000.00 with Chance & McCann, LLC.
• Resolution A‑3: Inserts of six state revenue items totaling $1,186,097.00 into the 2026 County Budget.
• Resolution B‑6: Grant application for $1,500,000.00 to the NJ Department of Transportation’s Local Transportation Projects Fund for the Pureland East West Shuttle.
• Resolution B‑9: Purchase of unarmed roving security services for county parks, up to $615,000.00 per year.

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a $40,575 contract with Runbeck Election Services, Inc., and several grant agreements for veterans' transportation, homeless services, and family support. The board also approved contracts for legal services, auditing, and security, along with the June bill lists. All resolutions passed with the majority voting yes, with some abstentions noted.

• Approved $40,575 contract with Runbeck Election Services, Inc. (R.56651)
• Approved split legal services contract up to $150,000 (R.56652)
• Approved $154,000 contract with PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (R.56654)
• Approved $30,000 grant for veterans' transportation services (R.56657)
• Approved $443,839 grant for homeless services (R.56658)
• Approved $321,000 grant for family support services (R.56663)
• Approved $615,000/year security services contract (R.56665)
• Approved June 2026 bill lists (R.56656)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for election software, police equipment, and legal research. The body is also reviewing budget revenue insertions and shared services agreements for public safety and health services.

• Contract with Atlantic Tactical of NJ, Inc. for police and firearms equipment not to exceed $200,000.00
• Purchase of 600 ExpressVote XL Batteries from Election Systems & Software, LLC for $126,400.00
• Contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC for software license and maintenance for $53,169.63
• Purchases from Lexis Nexis for web-based legal research for $35,064.00
• Memorandum of Understanding with County of Morris to house a juvenile at $480.00 per day

The Board approved several resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases, including a $53,169.63 contract and a $126,400 purchase with Election Systems & Software, and the insertion of special revenue items into the 2026 budget. It also approved a shared‑services agreement to transfer $171,307.25 of NJ Clean Communities grant funds and agreements for emergency POD sites, public‑safety training, and purchases from Lexis Nexis and Atlantic Tactical. Vote outcomes for these motions were not recorded in the minutes. Several proclamations recognizing local individuals were also presented.

• Approved Resolution 56640 authorizing $53,169.63 contract with Election Systems & Software (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56641 authorizing $126,400 purchase from Election Systems & Software (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56643 authorizing insertion of special revenue items into 2026 budget (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56645 authorizing shared services agreement for NJ Clean Communities grant, transferring $171,307.25 (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56646 authorizing facility use agreements for emergency POD sites (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56647 authorizing shared services agreement with Camden County for public safety training (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56648 authorizing $35,064 purchase from Lexis Nexis (vote not recorded)
• Approved Resolution 56649 authorizing up to $200,000 purchase from Atlantic Tactical of NJ (vote not recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution mandating Project Labor Agreements for public works projects exceeding $200,000, following a state law amendment. They will also vote on contracts for engineering services ($249,100), a shared services agreement for Clayton Library, and an employee assistance program ($25,000). Additional items include appointments, grant acceptances for youth and substance use programs, and purchases of radios and AED maintenance.

• Resolution A-4 mandating Project Labor Agreements for public works over $200,000
• Contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers for tax map maintenance, not to exceed $249,100
• Shared Services Agreement with Clayton Borough to establish Clayton Library at 730 N. Delsea Drive
• Amendment to Pureland East/West Community Shuttle agreement, increasing by $200,000 to $600,000
• Purchase of nine Motorola APX8500 mobile radios through state contract for $71,130.60

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions authorizing settlements, contracts, shared‑services agreements, grant applications and board appointments. Notable contracts include a $249,100 agreement with Remington & Vernick Engineers, a $141,857.76 contract with Stryker Sales, and up to $250,000 contracts with consulting firms. All motions to approve the resolutions were adopted.

• Approved Resolution 56615 authorizing settlement of State Tax Court tax appeals
• Approved Resolution 56616 authorizing contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers up to $249,100
• Approved Resolution 56617 authorizing shared services agreement with Gloucester County Library Commission and Borough of Clayton
• Approved Resolution 56619 authorizing contract with Penn Medicine EAP up to $25,000
• Approved Resolution 56623 authorizing $41,132 grant for Children’s System of Care Youth Incentive Program
• Approved Resolution 56630 authorizing contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for $141,857.76
• Approved Resolution 56633 authorizing contracts with Bach Associates PC and Bryson & Yates Consulting Engineers up to $250,000 each
• Approved Resolution 56635 authorizing contract with French & Parrello Associates up to $75,000

Human Serices Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to approve prior minutes and hear reports from various sub-committees, including allocations and appeals. A guest speaker from Inspira Health will present on FindHelp.org. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker Matthew Rudd from Inspira Health to present FindHelp.org
• Sub-Committee Reports: Allocations, Appeals, CEAS, COMA, MART, Nominating, Planning
• Reports from Child Care, American Job Center, and DHS Staff
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several professional service contracts, board appointments, and the acceptance of various state health and human services grants. The meeting includes resolutions for juvenile housing agreements with Atlantic and Morris Counties.

• Insertion of $1,700,000.00 Emergency Management Communications Center Enhancements Grant into the 2026 budget
• Contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC for $95,960.00 for servers and workstations
• Contract with Chance & McCann, LLC for legal services not to exceed $50,000.00
• Shared Services Agreement with Atlantic County for juvenile housing at $500.00 per day
• Contracts for animal shelter medical supplies with Penn Veterinary Supply ($95,000), MedFirst Healthcare ($15,000), and Noble OTC ($15,000)

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions authorizing appointments, contracts, shared‑services agreements, and multiple grant applications across health, transportation, and public works. Notably, Resolution 56600 accepted a $1,700,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for public facility improvements. Additional actions included authorizing contracts for medical supplies, construction projects, and a $300,000 non‑matchable state payment.

• Approved resolutions 56572‑56582 authorizing appointments, shared‑services agreements, and contracts up to $95,960
• Approved resolutions 56583‑56592 authorizing health‑related grant applications and contracts, including $300,000 non‑matchable state payments
• Approved resolutions 56593‑56601 authorizing construction contracts and a $1,700,000 public‑facility improvements grant
• Approved resolutions 56602‑56607 authorizing traffic‑safety, distracted‑driving, DUI checkpoint, and child‑passenger safety grants
• Approved resolutions 56608‑56614 authorizing bridge jurisdiction agreement, contract extensions, and construction contracts up to $1,450,000 per year
• Motion to open the meeting to the public was approved
• Motion to close the meeting to the public was approved
• Old business motion to take from the table a previously tabled ballot‑referendum motion was taken from the table

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution authorizing the county's participation in a settlement of multi-county litigation between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, E.I. DuPont Nemours, and 3M Company, with Gloucester County as a third-party intervenor. The proposed settlement terms are outlined in a confidential term sheet and require final approval by May 10, 2026.

• Resolution A-1: Authorizing settlement of multi-county litigation between NJ DEP, DuPont, and 3M, with Gloucester County as intervenor
• Settlement terms to be filed with court by April 30, 2026; final approval required by May 10, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 56564, which authorizes the settlement of the multi‑county litigation involving the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, E.I. DuPont Nemours, and the 3M Company, with Gloucester County as a third‑party intervenor. Motions to open the meeting to the public and to close it to the public were also approved. The meeting was then adjourned. The minutes do not specify exact vote tallies for these motions.

• Approved Resolution 56564 authorizing settlement of multi‑county litigation (motion passed)
• Approved motion to open the meeting to the public (motion passed)
• Approved motion to close the meeting to the public (motion passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion passed)

County Agricultural Development Board

The Gloucester County Agricultural Development Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including the renewal of an 8-year Farmland Preservation Program for Joseph A. Finocchiaro in Woolwich Township, purchases of development easements for one property in Franklin Township (PIG Program) and four properties county-wide, and approval of Special Occasion Event applications for Exley Farms, LLC (Franklin Township) and Nick Lacovara Farms (South Harrison Township). The meeting also includes old business on a Woolwich Township TDR matter, swearing-in of a new board member and vice-chairman, and approval of prior minutes.

• Renewal of 8-year Farmland Preservation Program for Joseph A. Finocchiaro (Block 46, Lot 9.01 & Block 47, Lot 5.03) in Woolwich Township
• Purchase of Development Easements for 1 property in Franklin Township under the PIG Program
• Purchase of Development Easements for 4 properties county-wide
• Special Occasion Event application for Exley Farms, LLC (Block 2702, Lot 13) in Franklin Township
• Special Occasion Event application for Nick Lacovara Farms (Block 8, Lot 10.02) in South Harrison Township

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission will meet to receive a presentation on Functional Family Therapy and reports from the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative. The body will also review programming reports from various community providers and school districts.

• Functional Family Therapy presentation by Courtney Iantosca, LCSW
• Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative report from Emily Kohri
• Youth Justice Commission State Report from Jessica Froba
• Provider reports from Acenda Integrated, All in Therapy, Boys & Girls Club, and Center for Family Services
• School district support reports from Clayton, Glassboro, Paulsboro, and Woodbury

Mental Health Board

The Gloucester County Mental Health Board will meet to discuss several behavioral health service updates. The agenda includes presentations on psychiatric emergency screening and adult partial care referral needs.

• Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) Waiver Presentation by Acenda
• Adult Partial Care (APC) Referral Needs update from Inspira
• Presentation by CompleteCare Health Network
• Update from NAMI: Gloucester County Chapter
• Presentation by ARRIVE Together

The Mental Health Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting after a motion by Eugene Caldwell and second by Shane Stevenson. The board then adjourned the April 21 meeting following a motion by Eugene Caldwell and second by Suzanne Smith. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (motion by Eugene Caldwell, seconded by Shane Stevenson)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Eugene Caldwell, seconded by Suzanne Smith)

WDB - Executive & One Stop Operations Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. It also approved moving forward with obtaining the required signatures to submit the Workforce Development Board certification to the State Employment and Training Commission by the May 15 deadline. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Jan 21, 2026 meeting
• Approved moving forward with obtaining signatures for SETC certification
• Adjourned meeting

Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)

The Gloucester County Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC) will hear a presentation from Theresa Santore of the Center For Family Services on the Peaceful Tomorrows Program. The council will also approve minutes from February 11, 2026, receive reports from state representatives and standing committees, and discuss trends or gaps in services for children with behavioral health, developmental disability, or substance use challenges.

• Presentation: Theresa Santore, Center For Family Services, Program Director of Peaceful Tomorrows Program
• Approval of February 11, 2026 minutes
• Reports from Children's System of Care / State Representatives (CMO, FSO, Mobile Response)
• Standing committee updates: Youth and Family Voice, Educational Partnership, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Missing & Abused Children, Juvenile Justice / Youth Services Commission
• Future meetings: Tri-County CIACC on June 10 (virtual), Back to School event on August 5 at Gloucester County Institute of Technology

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions including contracts, grants, appointments, and a tax settlement. Key items include a $1.68 million road resurfacing project on Good Intent Road, a $705,876 grant for youth justice programs, and a $237,225 stormwater improvement contract at Pitman Golf Course. The board will also consider proclamations and public comments.

• Resolution awarding $1,684,626.20 contract to South State, Inc. for resurfacing and safety improvements on Good Intent Road (CR 534) in Deptford
• Resolution accepting $705,876 in youth justice funding from NJ Youth Justice Commission for delinquency prevention programs
• Resolution authorizing $237,225 stormwater improvements contract with Capela Construction at Pitman Golf Course
• Resolution settling a tax appeal by Veranova, L.P. against West Deptford concerning Block 350.02, Lot 5.01
• Resolution authorizing $209,083.68 contract with Johnson Controls for security access system maintenance at 21 county facilities and 13 EMS stations

The Board approved resolutions authorizing special revenue items, bill lists, and numerous contracts for health, public safety, law, public works, and government services. Funding was accepted for the WIC Senior Farmer Market program, Youth Justice Commission, and other grants. Several contract awards for construction, security, and services were also approved.

• Approved resolutions 56545‑56550 authorizing budget items and appointments
• Approved resolutions 56551‑56554 authorizing health program funding and contracts
• Approved resolutions 56555‑56557 authorizing security contracts
• Approved resolutions 56558‑56559 authorizing a contract and energy grant
• Approved resolutions 56560‑56562 authorizing construction contracts
• Approved resolution 56563 authorizing County Business Systems contract
• Tabled motion to place the GCL on the ballot
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several administrative resolutions, including a salary agreement with Rutgers Cooperative Extension Division and a shared services agreement for landfill waste. The meeting also includes the approval of multiple public health and transportation grants and the presentation of 11 proclamations.

• Salary agreement with Rutgers Cooperative Extension Division not to exceed $125,869.00
• Shared Services Agreement with Gloucester County Improvement Authority for landfill waste in South Harrison Township
• Budget insertions for SNAP overtime ($54,615), rural transportation ($158,807), and public health infrastructure ($705,000)
• Contract with Franchise SSC, LLC for a summer sports skills camp at James G. Atkinson Park at no cost to the County
• Purchases from W.W. Grainger, Inc. for maintenance and safety supplies not to exceed $200,000

The Board approved the March 18 meeting minutes and a salary agreement with Rutgers Cooperative Extension Division up to $125,869. It also approved a series of resolutions covering shared services, health program funding, public‑safety procurement, and a $1 million grant for the Rural Health Transformation Program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved salary agreement with Rutgers Cooperative Extension Division up to $125,869 (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Gloucester County Improvement Authority (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved health‑related resolutions including senior transport grant amendment and summer sports camp contract (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved public‑safety procurement resolutions authorizing purchases up to $200,000 (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved $1,000,000 grant application for the Rural Health Transformation Program (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved law‑and‑justice resolutions including MOU with Morris County for juvenile custody and SART program grant of $178,861 (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)
• Approved public‑works contracts including $41,026 payment to Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and $1,019,446.60 contract with Richard E. Pierson Construction (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:0)

WDB - Full Workforce Development Board Committee

The Workforce Development Board voted to appoint Dan Sulpizio as chair and Anthony Bellia as vice chair. The committee also reviewed reports on the mega job fair, college construction, new contracts, and upcoming community events, but no other formal approvals were recorded.

• Dan Sulpizio elected WDB Chair (result announced after special executive committee election)
• Anthony Bellia elected WDB Vice Chair (result announced after special executive committee election)

Human Serices Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will review sub‑committee reports, hear updates from DHS staff and state representatives, and consider old and new business items. Public comment will be taken twice during the meeting. No specific policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2026 meeting
• Sub‑Committee reports (Allocations, Appeals, CEAS, COMA, MART, Nominating, Planning, Child Care, American Job Center)
• DHS staff person’s report
• State representatives reports
• Public comment

The Human Services Advisory Council approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. Motions were passed to open and then close public comment twice during the session. The meeting was formally adjourned.

• Approved February 19 minutes (motion passed)
• Opened public comment (first time) (motion passed)
• Closed public comment (first time) (motion passed)
• Opened public comment (second time) (motion passed)
• Closed public comment (second time) (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the 2026 county budget and authorize up to $27.3 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the budget and the election of a tax levy cap.

• Adoption of 2026 County Budget
• Authorization of $27.3M in bonds for capital improvements
• Public hearing on 2026 County Budget
• Contract with Premier Orthopaedic for $50,000
• Contract with Comprehensive Food Safety for $175,000

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2026 county budget, authorizing $191,700,000 in taxes and detailing revenues and expenditures. They also adopted a bond ordinance to issue up to $27,300,538 in general‑obligation bonds for capital equipment and improvements. Several resolutions authorizing contracts, grants, and other expenditures were approved, covering public safety, health, education, and infrastructure.

• Adopted annual budget of $191,700,000 (no vote tally recorded)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing issuance of $27,300,538 in bonds (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolutions 56475‑56482 authorizing various contracts and bond issuance (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolutions 56483‑56485 for health‑related contracts and grant (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolutions 56486‑56490 for public‑safety and medical service contracts (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolution 56491 authorizing CDBG funds for municipal projects (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolution 56492 authorizing purchases from Axon Enterprise (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolutions 56493‑56498 for public‑works contracts and environmental grants (no vote tally recorded)

Mental Health Board

The Gloucester County Mental Health Board will approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It will then hear presentations from the NAMI Gloucester County Chapter, ARRIVE Together, Acenda Integrated Health, the NJ Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services, and the County Mental Health Administrator. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2026
• Presentation by NAMI – Gloucester County Chapter (Suzanne Smith)
• Presentation by ARRIVE Together (Jim Reed, Supervisor PESS & ARRIVE, Acenda)
• Presentation by Acenda Integrated Health (Christina Jackey)
• Presentation by NJ Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services (Jamie Grasso)

The board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting after a motion by Eugene Caldwell and a second by Suzanne Smith. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Eugene Caldwell, seconded by Suzanne Smith.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (motion by Eugene Caldwell, seconded by Suzanne Smith)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Eugene Caldwell, seconded by Suzanne Smith)

Local Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (LCTAC)

The Local Citizen’s Transportation Advisory Committee will conduct its 2026 reorganization, including the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The body will also discuss 2026 priorities and review transit reports.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 2026 priorities and budget fiscal
• Review of Regional Transit and NJ Transit reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The meeting includes several contract extensions for public works and public safety, as well as a grant application for emergency communications infrastructure.

• Public hearing on resolution to use 3.5% in calculating the budget cap and establish a cap bank
• Grant application for $1,700,000.00 to expand and modernize the Gloucester County 9-1-1 Communications Center
• Contract for $1,000,000.00 with SHI International Corp. for IT hardware, software, and professional services
• Contract extension with South State, Inc. for milling and profiling services not to exceed $750,000.00 per year
• Settlement for acquisition of property at 398 Bridgeton Pike in Mantua Township

The Board adopted Resolution 56453, allowing Gloucester County to exceed its budget appropriation limits and to establish a cap bank for unused funds. The resolution will let the County calculate its budget cap using a 3.5% factor and to carry forward surplus amounts. Several other resolutions were moved for approval, but the minutes do not record the vote outcomes for those items.

• Resolution 56453 adopted to exceed budget limits and establish a cap bank (outcome recorded)
• Resolutions 56454‑56458 presented for approval (outcome not recorded)
• Resolutions 56459‑56461 presented for approval (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution 56462 presented for approval (outcome not recorded)
• Resolutions 56463‑56471 presented for approval (outcome not recorded)

WDB - Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Committee

The Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Committee met on February 24, 2026. A motion to approve the December 9, 2025 minutes was made, seconded, and adopted. The committee also discussed upcoming apprenticeship events and policy work, but no other actions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (motion adopted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion adopted)

Human Serices Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council will meet to administer oaths of office for the term of 1/1/26 to 12/31/28. The meeting includes reports from various sub-committees and staff.

• Oath of Office for term of 1/1/26 - 12/31/28
• Sub-committee reports for Allocations, Appeals, CEAS, COMA, and MART
• Reports from Child Care and American Job Center committees

The Human Services Advisory Council voted to provide a letter of support for Luanne Hughes' grant to expand meal‑kit distribution to faith‑based pantries. The council also approved the Gloucester County Cares About Hunger food drive scheduled for April 6. Procedural motions to approve prior minutes and to open/close public comment also passed.

• Approved letter of support for faith‑based food‑security grant (motion by Calvin, seconded by Ingres, Luanne abstained, motion passes)
• Approved Gloucester County Cares About Hunger food drive collection on April 6 (motion by Natalie, seconded by Lisa Conley, motion passes)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2026 meeting (motion by Elmoria Thomas, seconded by Ingres Simpson, Calvin and Luanne abstained, motion passes)
• Opened meeting to public comment (motion by Elmoria Thomas, seconded by Natalie Fortunato, motion passes)
• Closed meeting to public comment (motion by Calvin, seconded by Luanne Hughes, motion passes)