Hamilton public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine resolutions and five ordinances for second reading and public hearing. The most consequential item is an ordinance authorizing the $3.4 million acquisition of property at 2367 Kuser Road, along with a zoning map revision. Other ordinances address parking restrictions, sewer connection fees, and salt storage regulations.

• Ordinance to buy 2367 Kuser Road for $3,400,000 plus closing costs
• Ordinance revising the township zoning map for new streets and re-zoned areas
• Resolution to cancel $197,610.48 emergency appropriation for multi-alarm fire on 533 Whitehead Road
• Resolution for MOU with school district to hire police officers and assign SROs to three middle schools
• Resolution to purchase two vehicles (Hamilton Honda and Pellegrino Chevrolet) for $55,148 maximum

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an ordinance to revise and adopt the Township's zoning map. The board will also review a preliminary investigation report regarding the Yardville Supply redevelopment area.

• Resolution of memorialization for residential application No. 23-08-026 (Debra & Scott Tallman)
• Ordinance revising and adopting the zoning map of the Township of Hamilton
• Yardville Supply redevelopment report for Block 2658 Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 21, 45, 46

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss invasive species, the Green Team, and the 2024 budget. The body is reviewing three land use applications for comments due by December 20, 2023.

• Proposed 34,754 sq. ft electric vehicle sale and/or service center at 2144 East State St
• Minor subdivision request to create two lots at 103 Grandview Ave
• Major subdivision request to create 25 lots at Wagner St
• Presentation on invasive species by Mike Long
• Discussion of 2024 meeting dates and budget

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 12, 2023, to consider several applications. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, memorializing resolutions for two business applications, an extension of approval for a business, and six homeowner variance requests. The board must act on several applications by specific deadlines in December through March.

• Application 22-05-009 (Twin Ponds Owner, LLC/Pond Court Realty LLC) - business memorialization
• Application 23-09-028 (TUB Realty, LLC/Spector Realty VJLE, LLC) - business memorialization
• Application 20-10-040 (1080 Route 130, LLC) - extension of approval
• Application 23-04-010 (7 Weathersfield Drive) - ground-mounted solar array, use variance, act by Dec 15, 2023
• Application 23-10-032 (27 Magnolia Lane) - 15'x16'6" roof over patio, variance for side yard setback & building coverage

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will consider a resolution supporting a cannabis retail license application and introduce an ordinance to buy property on Kuser Road for $3.4 million. The agenda also includes several ordinances on zoning, parking, and fees, plus numerous routine resolutions for appointments, grants, contracts, and refunds.

• Resolution supporting Blazin Brown Suga LLC's Class 5 cannabis retail license application
• Ordinance to acquire 2367 Kuser Road for $3,400,000
• Ordinance to amend zoning map and land development code
• Contract with Greenspot JC, LLC for EV charging stations (5-year)
• Grant application for Next Generation 911 ($478,376.30)

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a zoning map amendment and several ordinances, including a salary ordinance and property sale. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions for grants, contracts, and appointments, such as a $92,000 ARPA grant to the Miracle League and a $750,000 grant for Homedell Park.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment (23-044)
• ARPA grant of $92,000 to Miracle League of Mercer County (CA5)
• Grant of $750,000 for Homedell Park & Nonprofit Center (CA9)
• Contract for roof replacement at Fire Station 19 for $429,196.75 (CA20)
• Ordinance to sell property on Clover Ave (23-047)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss Green Team initiatives and provide updates on recycling and invasive species. The body is reviewing land use applications for a hotel, a self-storage facility, a residential subdivision, and a condominium development.

• Review of 48,660 sq. ft four story hotel proposal at 700-720 Sloan Ave
• Review of 122,400 sq. ft self-storage facility proposal at 1514, 1524, 1530 Kuser Rd
• Review of 22-unit condominium/townhome development at 3332 Broad St
• Review of 3-lot residential subdivision at 810 Hughes Dr/1008 Mer- Edinburg Rd
• Updates on food waste recycling and the Recycling Communication Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision application to create two residential lots. The board will also address a resolution regarding an ordinance to amend the township zoning map and land development code.

• Application No. 23-08-026: Proposal by Debra & Scott Tallman to create 2 lots at 50 Hughes Drive & 353 Mercer Street
• Resolution 23-044: Ordinance amending the Hamilton Township zoning map and Chapter 550 Land Development code
• Application No. 22-01-001: Resolution of memorialization for Spolem Provisions

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023. No items were discussed or decided. The notice is provided in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Notice sent to local newspapers
• Compliance with Open Public Meetings Act

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review an ordinance to amend the Hamilton Township zoning map and land development code. The board will also consider resolutions of memorialization for two applications.

• Resolution review for Ordinance 23-044 regarding zoning map and land development code changes
• Resolution of memorialization for Application No. 23-07-022 (Residential) for Robert and Carolann Carothers/JRM Construction
• Resolution of memorialization for Application No. 22-09-022 (Business) for Yardville Supply Company

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of October 24, 2023 cancelled

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding municipal grants, vehicle purchases, and emergency repairs. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to acquire property at 1809 Klockner Road.

• Ordinance to acquire property at 1809 Klockner Road for $210,000.00
• Two-year contract for emergency underground infrastructure repair up to $1,900,000.00
• Emergency sewage cleanup at 410 Massachusetts Avenue for $25,464.78
• Purchase of four Ford vehicles for DPW and Parks totaling over $260,000.00
• Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund grant of $14,078.38

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The notice was issued to local newspapers in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No business will be conducted at this session.

• Regular meeting of October 12, 2023 cancelled
• Meeting was to be held at 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton, NJ
• Notice issued per Open Public Meetings Act, 1975, Chapter 231

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including updates on community gardens, recycling, and invasive species, and to review two land use applications. The commission will consider a minor subdivision at 103 Grandview Ave and a 22-unit condominium/townhome development at 3332 Broad St, with comments due by October 18 and September 20, respectively.

• Minor subdivision application (23-10-030) by GW Ventures LLC to create two lots at 103 Grandview Ave, with variance relief for lot width and front yard setback
• Preliminary and final site plan application (21-06-023A) by 3332 Hamilton Real Estate Inc for a 22-unit condominium/townhome development (four buildings) at 3332 Broad St, with variance from building coverage
• Green Team updates on community garden, pollinator/rain gardens, and wildflower meadow
• Discussion of food waste recycling and recycling communication plan
• Upcoming November 8 meeting with guest speaker Mike Long on invasive vegetation

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2023, to consider new applications, including a request for a certification of non-conforming use for a daycare, and to adopt minutes from prior meetings. The board will also memorialize several previously heard applications.

• Application 23-09-028: TBU Realty LLC / Spector Realty VJLE LLC requests certification of non-conforming use for Miss Barbara's Schoolhouse daycare at 2800 Quakerbridge Road (Zone R-10).
• Application 23-04-010: Shajy Mathai / Trinity Solar requests use variance for ground-mounted solar array at 7 Weathersfield Drive (Zone RRC), carried to December 12, 2023.
• Resolutions of memorialization for six applications, including business and residential cases (e.g., PR III/LEG Hamilton Industrial LLC, 1437 East State Street, Leo Campbell, My Bumi Fund, Gregory and Denise Moon, Willce Herrera).
• Adoption of minutes from June 13, June 27, and August 8, 2023 meetings.

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions, including a $1 million state grant, road improvements, and various contracts. They will also hold public hearings on several ordinances, including street excavation rules, handicapped parking, EV charging fees, and a volunteer fire chaplain position. Additionally, they will introduce ordinances for property acquisition, road dedication, towing regulations, and rezoning at Whitehead Road and Thompson Avenue.

• Resolution 23-418: $1,000,000 state grant inserted into CY2023 budget
• Resolution 23-423: $640,887.55 contract with Gres Paving for East State Street road improvements
• Resolution 23-425: $731,221.30 for 134 sets of fire turnout gear
• Ordinance 23-041: $210,000 to acquire property at 1809 Klockner Road
• Ordinance 23-044: Rezoning parcels at Whitehead Road and Thompson Avenue

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two new minor subdivision applications: one to create two lots at 4351 S. Broad Street (Yardville Supply Company) and another at 139 Paxson Avenue (JRM Construction for Robert & Carolann Carothers). The board will also adopt minutes from prior meetings and consider resolutions of memorialization for two business applications. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Minor subdivision application by Yardville Supply Company to create two lots at 4351 S. Broad Street (Zone NC), action deadline October 8, 2023
• Minor subdivision application by JRM Construction for Robert & Carolann Carothers to create two lots at 139 Paxson Avenue (Zone R-10), action deadline October 21, 2023
• Resolutions of memorialization for Application No. 23-07-017 (RWJ University Hospital at Hamilton Inc) and Application No. 23-07-023 (Eater’s Digest Restaurant Group Realco, LLC)
• Adoption of minutes from June 8, July 13, and July 27, 2023 meetings

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 26, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will consider a large consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for water pollution control, road improvements, and grant fund insertions into the 2023 budget. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances affecting recreation fees, street excavation restoration, handicapped parking, EV charging fees, and adding a volunteer fire chaplain position.

• Contract with BR Welding for RBC replacement at water pollution control plant ($1,813,600)
• Contract with Waste Management for sludge hauling ($732,000)
• Contract with Univar for ferric chloride ($525,420)
• Insertion of $618,997 CDBG grant into 2023 budget
• Ordinance to establish handicapped parking at 34 Adella Ave, 157 Caroline Ave, 109 Henry St, 24 Park Ln

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2023, to consider new applications and memorialize prior decisions. The main items include a site plan for a business expansion and a sign waiver request. The meeting is public and follows the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Application 22-01-001: Spolem Provisions, LLC proposes a 7,376 sq ft addition and 382 sq ft addition at 482 Whitehead Road, with variances for front and side yard setbacks.
• Application 23-07-023: Eater's Digest Restaurant Group Realco LLC requests a waiver of sign standards to replace an existing sign with an electronic message center at 2110 Whitehorse Mercerville Road.
• Memorialization resolutions for four prior business applications, including White Eagle Printing, Herb-a-More, Mule Extracts, and Sun Extractions.

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, updates from the Green Team, and old and new business items. The main actionable items are two land use applications for minor subdivisions, both requiring variance relief, with public comments due by September 20, 2023.

• Application 23-08-026: Minor subdivision to create two lots at 50 Hughes Dr and 353 Mercer St, with variances for building coverage, lot width, frontage, and front yard setback.
• Application 23-08-027: Minor subdivision to create two lots at 3715 E. State St and 162 Sheridan Rd, with variances for lot area, frontage width, building coverage, and rear/side yard setbacks.
• Green Team updates on community garden, pollinator/rain gardens, and wildflower meadow.
• Old business includes invasive species update, food waste recycling, and recycling communication plan.
• New business includes attendance at ANJEC Environmental Congress and National Imagine a Day Without Water on October 19, 2023.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three applications: a use variance for a tropical/exotic fish store at 2115 Hamilton Avenue, a fence waiver at 2 Colton Court, and a variance for a home addition at 700 S. Olden Avenue. The board must act on the fish store by November 21, 2023, and on the residential requests by January 3, 2024.

• Use variance for tropical/exotic fish store at 2115 Hamilton Avenue (My Bumi Fund LLC)
• Waiver of fence standards for 6' solid fence in front yard at 2 Colton Court (Gregory & Denise Moon)
• Variance relief from side yard setbacks and building coverage for 17'8" x 17' addition at 700 S. Olden Avenue (Willce Herrera)

The Board unanimously approved a use variance for a tropical fish store and two residential applications. The residential approvals include a fence waiver and a home addition variance.

• Approved use variance for tropical/exotic fish store at 2115 Hamilton Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved waiver of fence standards for 6’ solid fence at 2 Colton Court (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 17’8” x 17’ addition at 700 S. Olden Avenue (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 24, 2023. The notice was sent to local newspapers in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 24, 2023
• Meeting was to be held at Hamilton Township Municipal Building, Council Chambers

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a public meeting to hear testimony and vote on two new applications: a use variance for a tropical/exotic fish store and a final site plan for a large warehouse. The board will also adopt resolutions memorializing two previously decided McDonald's applications.

• Use variance for tropical/exotic fish store at 2115 Hamilton Avenue (My Bumi Fund LLC); board must act by Nov 21, 2023
• Final site plan for 420,024 sq ft warehouse with office space at Klockner/Sloan Avenue (PR III/LEG Hamilton Industrial LLC); board must act by Aug 22, 2023
• Resolutions of memorialization for two McDonald's business applications (22-12-029 and 23-01-002)

The Board granted final site plan approval for a large warehouse and office project. Two McDonald's applications were memorialized, and testimony for a proposed fish store was continued to a later date.

• Approved final site plan for 420,024sqft warehouse at Klockner Avenue/Sloan Avenue (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No: 22-12-029 for McDonald’s USA, LLC (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No: 23-01-002 for McDonald’s USA, LLC (Unanimous)
• Continued testimony for Application No. 23-07-020 (tropical/exotic fish store) to September 12, 2023

Town Council

The Council approved a resolution supporting Jersey Island Wellness, LLC's application for a cannabis cultivator and manufacturer license. The proposed 69,000 square foot facility on Route 130 South is expected to create 75 to 90 jobs. The Council also approved several budget revenue items and a $445,000 grant from Mercer County.

• Approved support for Jersey Island Wellness, LLC cannabis license application (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $445,000 ARPA grant from Mercer County (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Removed Consent Agenda item CA8 regarding tax sale certificates from the agenda (5-0)
• Approved renewal of inactive ABC liquor license (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 revenue for Spotted Lanternfly Reimbursement Program (5-0)
• Approved $8,750 grant for 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' crackdown (5-0)
• Approved $20,195.79 from Attorney General's Opioid Settlement (5-0)
• Approved online auction of surplus property via GovDeals, Inc. (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, updates on community gardens, invasive species, food waste recycling, and grants. The commission will also review two land use applications: a major subdivision by the Diocese of Trenton to create 25 lots on Wagner St, and a minor subdivision by Robert & Carolann Carothers to create two lots at 139 Paxson Ave.

• Application 23-07-021: Major subdivision by Diocese of Trenton/JP Property Development Inc. to create 25 lots on Wagner St (R-5 zone)
• Application 23-07-022: Minor subdivision by Robert & Carolann Carothers/JRM Construction to create two lots at 139 Paxson Ave (R-10 zone)
• Green Team updates on community garden, pollinator/rain gardens, and wildflower meadow
• Discussion of 2024 dates for Stream Clean Up and Rain Barrel events
• Grants and ERI updates by Clint Griggs

The commission approved the minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects including community gardens, wildflower meadows, and Sustainable Jersey certification, but no further formal votes were taken.

• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. They will consider a new application for a large warehouse addition, a heldover application for a senior apartment building, and a homeowner's request for a fence waiver. The board will also adopt minutes and memorialize prior decisions.

• Application 22-11-028: 147,610 sq ft warehouse addition at 1437 East State Street, with variances for FAR, impervious coverage, height, buffering, setback, and parking
• Application 22-05-009: 98,700 sq ft senior apartment building (69 units) at Yardville Hamilton Square Road, revised site plan for recreation and Phase 3
• Application 23-07-019: 6-foot front yard fence at 61 Wittenborn Avenue, requesting waiver of fence standards
• Resolutions of memorialization for four prior applications, including two McDonald's business applications
• Adoption of minutes from four prior meetings

The Board unanimously approved a 147,610-square-foot warehouse addition on East State Street and a revised site plan for a 69-unit senior apartment building. Four previous residential and business applications were also memorialized. One residential fence request was discussed with a requirement for a 5-foot setback.

• Approved 147,610sqft warehouse addition at 1437 East State Street (Unanimous)
• Approved revised site plan for 69-unit senior apartment building at Yardville Hamilton Square Road (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application 23-06-015 Residential (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application 23-06-016 Residential (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application 22-12-029 Business - McDonald’s USA, LLC (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application 23-01-002 Business - McDonald’s USA, LLC (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including the adoption of minutes, a resolution of memorialization for a business application, and the reconsideration of Section 5 of the 2021 Master Plan Reexamination Report per a court remand. The board will also hear a heldover application for a 60,000-square-foot flex building on Kuser Road, which requires action by August 31, 2023.

• Reconsideration of Section 5, Land Use Element, of the 2021 Amended Master Plan Reexamination Report (court-remanded)
• Ordinance 23-031 amending Chapter 550, Land Development, for REO-2, REO-4, REO-5, and RD districts
• Application 22-09-018: 60,000 sq ft flex building at 2550, 2544, 2538, 2526 Kuser Road; minor subdivision, site plan, variances
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 23-05-014 (Sherute, LLC, business)
• Adoption of minutes from May 11 and May 25, 2023 meetings

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision and site plan for a flex building consisting of three 20,000sqft units. The board also approved a land use element of the Master Plan and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Approved Application No. 22-09-018 for a 60,000sqft flex building at 2550, 2544, 2538, 2526 Kuser Road (unanimous)
• Approved Adoption of Section 5, Land Use Element, of the 2021 Amended Hamilton Township Master Plan Reexamination Report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23-031 amending Chapter 550, Land Development, regarding REO and RD districts (unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 23-05-014 for Sherute, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 11, 2023 and May 25, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The notice was sent to local newspapers in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 25, 2023

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting on July 18, 2023, with a full agenda of resolutions, ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include a $10.18 million capital improvements bond ordinance (tabled to August 15), a resolution supporting a cannabis cultivator/manufacturer license, and two state aid grants for road improvements. The consent agenda covers numerous contracts, including a five-year, $14.1 million recycling shared services agreement and several road paving projects.

• Ordinance 23-025: $10,180,145 capital improvements bond, tabled to Aug 15
• Resolution 23-314: Supporting Jersey Island Wellness LLC's cannabis cultivator/manufacturer license application
• CA2: $1.6M state grant for Kuser Road improvements (White Horse Ave to 2201 Kuser Rd)
• CA3: $1.9M state grant for South Broad Street improvements (Mapleshade Ave to Lalor St)
• CA5: 5-year recycling shared services agreement with Mercer County, total max $14,097,144

The Council approved a client services agreement with Integrity Health, LLC to manage a partnership health center for township employees and dependents. They also passed a consent agenda including road improvements, police vehicle equipment, and emergency generators for pump stations.

• Approved $15.2M maximum agreement with Integrity Health, LLC for employee health center (3-0)
• Re-appointed Christopher J. Tozzi as Office of Emergency Management Coordinator (3-0)
• Approved $14.1M maximum 5-year curbside recycling agreement with Mercer County Improvement Authority (3-0)
• Approved $723,500 maximum contract with Timothy P. Bryan Electric Co., Inc. for pump station emergency generators (3-0)
• Approved $542,114.95 maximum contract with S & G Paving for East Park Avenue road improvements (3-0)
• Approved $71,000 maximum contract with Chas Winner Ford for police vehicle computers and accessories (3-0)
• Approved $4.2M maximum road materials contract with Trap Rock Industries, LLC, American Bituminous Company, Inc., and Walter R. Earle-Morrisville, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $5,295 maximum contract with Megan Emma, DVM for animal shelter services (3-0)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2023, to review resolutions, discuss a zoning ordinance amendment, and hear new applications. The main items include a helistop installation by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and a 60,000-square-foot flex building on Kuser Road. The board will also consider a resolution of memorialization for a residential application and review an ordinance affecting research and office districts.

• Helistop installation at 1 Hamilton Health Place (RWJ University Hospital) with variance from distance to public road
• 60,000 sq ft flex building at 2550-2526 Kuser Road, minor subdivision, site plan, variance relief
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 550, Land Development, affecting REO-2, REO-4, REO-5, and RD districts
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 23-03-005 (residential, Irene Johnson/Prentice Ames)

The Board approved a proposal to install a ground-level helistop at 1 Hamilton Health Place. The Board also approved a residential application and a resolution review.

• Approved helistop installation at 1 Hamilton Health Place (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Application No. 23-03-005 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Review 23-309 (unanimous)
• Carried Application No. 22-09-018 for a 60,000sqft flex building to July 27, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss environmental matters, including updates on community gardens, invasive species, food waste recycling, and grants. The commission will also review two land use applications: a proposed car wash at 1030 State Hwy 33 and a helistop at 1 Hamilton Health Place, with public comments due by July 19 and July 13, respectively.

• Application 23-07-018: 4,294 sq ft car wash at 1030 State Hwy 33, variance from distance to residential property, waiver of sign standards
• Application 23-07-017: Helistop at 1 Hamilton Health Place, variance from distance to public road
• Discussion of policy for planting invasive species in public spaces
• Food waste recycling program update, including school program
• Mayor Martin to attend meeting to address the committee

The Commission formally approved the Green Team Mission Statement and the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed land use applications and received a briefing from Mayor Jeff Martin regarding municipal grants and sustainability projects.

• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Green Team Mission Statement
• Recommended taller vegetation screen and project flip for Application No: 23-07-018

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The notice was sent to local newspapers in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 11, 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to hear several applications. They will consider two McDonald's proposals to add dual order point drive-thru configurations, two homeowner variance requests for a garage and a carport, and a resolution for a prior business application. The meeting is public and starts at 6:00 p.m.

• McDonald's at 410 Route 33: dual order point drive-thru, use variance, site plan, and multiple waivers
• McDonald's at 855 Marketplace Blvd: dual order point drive-thru, site plan, and waivers
• Michael Davis: 25'x25' garage at 331 Berg Avenue, variance for building coverage
• Stephen & Susan Gaissert: 12'x24' carport at 225 Eaton Avenue, variance for side yard setback
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 22-04-008 (Manchester 270 Development)

The Board unanimously approved site plan changes for two McDonald's restaurants to add dual order point drive-thrus. Two residential variance requests for a garage and a carport were also approved. One business application was memorialized.

• Approved dual order point drive-thru at 410 Route 33 (unanimous)
• Approved dual order point drive-thru at 855 Marketplace Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 25’x25’ garage at 331 Berg Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 12’x24’ carport at 225 Eaton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization of Application No: 22-04-008 for Manchester 270 Development, Inc (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with one heldover application on the agenda. The board must act by June 30, 2023, on a proposal to construct a 64,355-square-foot warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road, which requires preliminary and final site plan approval and variance relief from lot area requirements. The meeting includes a public hearing starting at 7:30 p.m.

• Application 22-07-012: 64,355 sq ft warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road
• Request for preliminary and final site plan approval
• Variance relief from lot area requested
• Owner: 2367 Kuser Rd LLC; Applicant: Kuser Road Investments LLC
• Board action deadline: June 30, 2023

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will consider a $10,030,145 capital improvements ordinance funded by $9,528,637 in bonds, a resolution supporting a Class 1 cannabis license application, and a zoning map revision. The consent agenda includes numerous grant insertions, contracts, and license transfers. Public comments will be heard.

• Ordinance 23-025: $10,030,145 capital improvements, $9,528,637 in bonds
• Resolution 23-254: Letter of support for Divine Garden Class 1 cannabis license
• Ordinance 23-029: Revising and adopting the zoning map
• Resolution 23-274: Emergency contract with F.R. Beinke Wrecking, Inc. up to $100,000 for 533 Whitehead Road fire
• Resolution 23-288: Contract with DeMaio Electrical for Kuser Road pump station upgrade, $745,800

The Council adopted a resolution providing a letter of support for Divine Garden's Class 1 cannabis license application. The body also convened as the Board of Health to review animal shelter statistics and public health initiatives.

• Approved letter of support for Divine Garden Class 1 cannabis license application (5-0)
• Accepted joint proclamations for Steinert High School girls varsity softball and LGBTQ+ Pride Month (5-0)
• Approved updates to the meeting agenda (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, updates on community gardens, invasive species policy, and food waste recycling. They will also hear a guest speaker on nonlethal geese solutions and discuss a proposal for a large warehouse at Klockner/Sloan, with comments due by April 19, 2023.

• Final site plan for 420,024 sq ft warehouse at Klockner/Sloan (Map 34, Section 1602, Lot 2.01) by PR III / LEG Hamilton Industrial LLC
• Discussion of policy for planting invasive species in public spaces
• Food waste program at a school, including Rutgers' 'NJ Leaves No Bite Behind' program
• Welcome of William Wall and Nicolina Contardo to the Green Team
• Guest speaker Doreen Frega on nonlethal geese solutions for Mercer County

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. Members discussed various environmental initiatives, including goose control, community gardens, and food waste recycling, but took no further formal votes.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. The main item is a revised preliminary and final site plan for a 98,700-square-foot, 69-unit senior apartment building on Yardville Hamilton Square Road, which the board must act on by June 28, 2023. The agenda also includes a resolution of memorialization for a residential application and a request to extend a minor subdivision approval for a business.

• New application 22-05-009: 98,700 sq ft senior apartment building (69 units) by Twin Ponds Owner LLC, revised site plan for recreation facilities and Phase 3 layout, Yardville Hamilton Square Road, RD zone
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 23-01-004, residential, owner Edwin Nelson, applicant Moses King-Nabi
• Extension of minor subdivision approval for Application 22-04-008, business, owner/applicant PR III/LEG

The Board unanimously approved a residential application and an extension for a business minor subdivision. A proposal for a 69-unit senior apartment building was carried to the July 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved residential application 23-01-004 (unanimous)
• Approved business minor subdivision extension 22-04-008 (unanimous)
• Carried senior apartment building application 22-05-009 to July 11, 2023

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider several items, including a revote on Section 5 of the 2021 Master Plan Reexamination Report following a court remand, and two new cannabis-related business applications. The board will also memorialize a prior decision on an American Legion application. The meeting is a regular session with public comment.

• Revote on Section 5, Land Use Element, of the 2021 Amended Master Plan Reexamination Report per court remand
• Application 22-10-023: Herb-a-More, LLC, cannabis cultivation & manufacturing in existing 51,374 sq ft building at 1218 Walnut Avenue, variance for impervious coverage, preliminary & final site plan approval
• Application 23-05-014: Sherute LLC, cannabis testing laboratory at 1000 Waterview Drive, waiver of site plan review
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 23-04-009: Hamilton Post 31 American Legion (business)

The Board unanimously approved a cannabis cultivation and manufacturing site at 1218 Walnut Avenue and a cannabis testing laboratory at 1000 Waterview Drive. The Board also approved a resolution of memorialization and a section of the 2021 Master Plan Reexamination Report.

• Approved Application No: 23-04-009 for Hamilton Post 31 American Legion (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Section 5, Land Use Element, of the 2021 Amended Hamilton Township Master Plan Reexamination Report (unanimous)
• Approved Application No: 22-10-023 for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing at 1218 Walnut Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Application No: 23-05-014 for a cannabis testing laboratory at 1000 Waterview Drive (unanimous)

Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA)

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA) board is holding its regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, updates from the chairperson and coordinator, old and new business, and planning for upcoming township events such as National Night Out. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023
• Discussion of programmatic updates
• Planning for National Night Out on August 1
• Open discussion

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse approved $8,000 grants each for Nottingham, West, and Steinert High Schools to fund Project Graduation and After Prom. The board also discussed training for Teen Mental Health First Aid for the fall. A proposed school survey was not moved forward by the Board of Education.

• Approved $8,000 grant for Nottingham High School for Project Graduation and After Prom
• Approved $8,000 grant for West High School for Project Graduation and After Prom
• Approved $8,000 grant for Steinert High School for Project Graduation and After Prom
• Board of Education declined to move forward with School Survey

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, flag salute, and roll call. The board will consider a resolution of memorialization for a business application, one homeowner application for a minor subdivision, and two new business applications for cannabis manufacturing facilities. The cannabis applications require preliminary and final site plan approval and have action deadlines of July 3, 2023.

• Resolution of memorialization for Application 23-03-007 (6 Young's Road, LLC, business)
• Homeowner application 23-03-005: minor subdivision into 2 lots at 22 Borden Avenue, with variances for setbacks (Irene Johnson/Prentice Ames)
• New application 23-04-011: Mule Extracts LLC to use 8,790 sq ft of existing 45,878 sq ft building for cannabis manufacturing at 14-16 Thomas J Rhodes Ind Drive
• New application 23-04-012: Sun Extractions Inc to use 6,796 sq ft of existing 13,592 sq ft building for cannabis manufacturing at 9 South Gold Drive

The Board unanimously approved two business applications for cannabis manufacturing sites and one residential application to create two lots. A resolution of memorialization for a business application was also approved.

• Approved Resolution of Memorialization for 6 Young’s Road, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision and setback variances at 22 Borden Avenue to create 2 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for cannabis manufacturing at 14-16 Thomas J Rhodes Ind Drive (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for cannabis manufacturing at 9 South Gold Drive (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is meeting to adopt the 2023 municipal budget and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions. Key items include a $16.4 million health insurance contract, a $36.4 million solid waste collection contract, and several public hearings on ordinances. The meeting also includes proclamations and routine administrative items.

• Adoption of 2023 municipal budget (Resolution 23-249)
• Health insurance contract with Aetna-Meritain ASO, expected liability $16,429,631
• Solid waste collection contract with Interstate Waste, not to exceed $36,393,180.30
• Ordinance to acquire property at 1760 East State Street for $75,000
• Ordinance adding junk dealer responsibilities for catalytic converter transactions

The Council approved a series of contracts via a consent agenda, including major waste and energy agreements. They also adopted ordinances to acquire property on East State Street and lease land to Mercer County.

• Approved $36,393,180.30 solid waste collection contract with Interstate Waste of NJ, Inc. and Mercer Group International of NJ, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $411,798.00 recycling collection contract with Interstate Waste Services of New Jersey (4-0)
• Approved $79,000.00 acquisition of property at 1760 East State Street (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement with County of Mercer for property at Block 2163, Lot 5 (4-0)
• Approved $850,000.00 electricity contract with Marathon Energy Services (4-0)
• Approved $582,000.00 street lighting electricity contract with Shell Energy Services (4-0)
• Approved $510,000.00 gas supply contract with UGI Energy Services, LLC (4-0)
• Repealed handicapped parking space at 136 Emanuel Street (4-0)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a resolution recommending that Tax Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7 be designated as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment. The board will also hear two new business applications: a sign waiver for the American Legion post and a 60,000-square-foot flex building on Kuser Road. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from March and April meetings.

• Resolution recommending condemnation area designation for Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7
• Application 23-04-009: American Legion sign waiver at 1490 S. Olden Avenue
• Application 22-09-018: 60,000 sq ft flex building at 2550-2526 Kuser Road, carried to July 13
• Adoption of minutes from March 9 and April 13, 2023 meetings

The Board approved a setback waiver for a 12sqft freestanding sign at 1490 S. Olden Avenue. It also designated Tax Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7 as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment. One application for a flex building on Kuser Road was carried to July 13, 2023.

• Approved minutes from March 9 and April 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating Tax Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7 as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment (Unanimous)
• Approved setback waiver for 12sqft sign at 1490 S. Olden Avenue (Unanimous)
• Carried application 22-09-018 for 60,000sqft flex building on Kuser Road to July 13, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the revocation of mayoral support for the Wildflower Meadow project and the cancellation of a rain barrel event. No comments were issued for four reviewed land use applications.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Application No: 23-03-005: No Comment
• Application No: 22-09-022: No Comment
• Application No: 23-03-007: No Comment
• Application No: 23-04-009: No Comment

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Town Council

The Council adopted a consent agenda including several service contracts and the designation of a condemnation area for redevelopment. Two ordinances were introduced on first reading, including the $79,000 acquisition of property at 1760 East State Street. The administration also discussed transitioning municipal health insurance from Amerihealth to Aetna.

• Approved Consent Agenda CA1-CA17 (5-0)
• Designated Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7 as a condemnation area for redevelopment (CA17)
• Approved $138,063 contract with A. Takton Concrete Corp. for South Clinton Avenue ramp improvements (CA13)
• Approved $200,000 contract with NAPA Auto Parts for fleet parts (CA14)
• Approved $723,954 annual extension for Delta Dental of New Jersey (CA1)
• Introduced ordinance to acquire 1760 East State Street for $79,000 (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to repeal handicapped parking space at 136 Emanuel Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from February 21 and March 7, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2023, at the Senior Center. The board will consider a resolution to memorialize two prior applications, discuss a redevelopment study for a condemnation area, and hear a new application for a warehouse. The new application seeks preliminary and final site plan approval with variance relief for a 64,355-square-foot warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road.

• Application 22-07-012: 64,355 sq ft warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road, variance relief from lot area
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 22-03-005 (residential, Cynthia & William Baker)
• Resolution of memorialization for Application 22-07-013 (business, Albon Holdings)
• Redevelopment study for Block 1922 Lots 5 & 7 to determine if area qualifies as condemnation area

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. The board will consider resolutions for two prior residential cases and hear a homeowner application for a variance to build a 12'x14.2' addition at 59 Morton Avenue. The meeting includes standard procedural items like flag salute, roll call, and compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

• Resolution of memorialization for Application No. 22-12-030 (residential, owner George Altobelli, applicant 199 Taft Avenue, LLC)
• Resolution of memorialization for Application No. 23-03-006 (residential, owner/applicant Ferdinand & Anne DiGiuseppe)
• Application No. 23-01-004: variance for building coverage, side and rear setbacks, and checklist waiver for a 12'x14.2' addition at 59 Morton Avenue (Zone R-7)
• Board must act on Application No. 23-01-004 by June 8, 2023

The Board approved a residential application for a 12’x14.2’ addition at 59 Morton Avenue, including a variance for building coverage and a checklist waiver. Two previous residential applications were also memorialized as approved.

• Approved residential addition and variance at 59 Morton Avenue
• Memorialized unanimous approval for Application No. 22-12-030 (Residential)
• Memorialized unanimous approval for Application No. 23-03-006 (Residential)

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed budgets for the Department of Public Safety and the Municipal Court. The agenda lists specific line items for police vehicles, the police department, OEM, 911 dispatch, the Municipal Court, and the Municipal Prosecutor. No final budget adoption or other decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Department of Public Safety budget including Police Vehicles, Police Department, OEM Budget, and 911 Dispatch
• Review of Municipal Court budget
• Review of Municipal Prosecutor budget

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a zoning board decision granting use variances and a site plan waiver to John and Ellen Maziarz for property at 101 Uncle Pete's Road. The council will also conduct second readings and public hearings on five ordinances, including a property acquisition on Basin Road for $188,000 and a cap bank ordinance. A consent agenda includes resolutions for grants, contracts, and fee waivers.

• Zoning appeal for 101 Uncle Pete's Road (Block 2713, Lot 16)
• Ordinance to acquire property on Basin Road (Block 1504, Lots 35 & 37) for $188,000 plus closing costs
• Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution for vehicle repair contract not to exceed $600,000
• Resolution for fire apparatus maintenance contract not to exceed $885,000

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to review proposed department budgets for 2022. Presentations will cover the Department of Law, Water Pollution Control, Environmental Commission, Municipal Clerk, and Township Council. The meeting is a review session, not a final vote on the budget.

• Department of Law budget presented by Director Elissa Grodd Schragger, Esq.
• Water Pollution Control budget, including utility management, sewer line and pump station maintenance, presented by Director Carrier Feuer
• Environmental Commission budget review
• Municipal Clerk and Township Council budgets presented by Alison Sabo

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, flag salute, and roll call. The board will memorialize four prior applications and consider one new application: a request to expand a construction yard at 6 Youngs Road with a parking standards waiver. A warehouse proposal at 2367 Kuser Road is carried to the April 27 meeting.

• New application 23-03-007: expand construction yard at 6 Youngs Road, waiver of parking standards
• Carried application 22-07-012: 64,355 sq ft warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road, variance relief from lot area
• Memorialization of residential applications 23-03-005 (Baker) and 22-09-019 (Patel)
• Memorialization of business applications 22-07-013 (Albon Holdings) and 22-11-027 (Genesis Biotechnology Campus/Sherute LLC)

The Board approved a parking standard waiver for a construction yard expansion and authorized a redevelopment investigation. Four previous applications were memorialized, and one warehouse proposal was carried to a later meeting.

• Approved parking standard waiver for construction yard expansion at 6 Young’s Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-121 authorizing T&M as consultant for redevelopment investigation of Block 1922 Lots 5 & 7 (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No. 22-03-005 for Cynthia & William Baker (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No. 22-07-013 for Albon Holdings (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No. 22-09-019 for Dharmesh Patel (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Application No. 22-11-027 for Genesis Biotechnology Campus, LLC/Sherute LLC (Unanimous)
• Carried Application No. 22-07-012 for 64,355sqft warehouse at 2367 Kuser Road to April 27, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, updates from the Green Team, and old and new business items. The main substantive items are five land-use applications for review, including a minor subdivision, a construction yard expansion, a new restaurant, and a sign waiver. The agenda also includes planning for upcoming community events like a stream cleanup and a rain barrel event.

• Application 23-03-005: Minor subdivision and variances for property at 22 Borden Ave
• Application 22-09-022: Minor subdivision for Yardville Supply Company at 4351 S. Broad St
• Application 23-03-007: Waiver of paving standards for construction yard expansion at 6 Youngs Rd
• Application 23-04-008: Preliminary/final site plan for 1,924 sq. ft. restaurant on S. Olden Ave
• Application 23-04-009: Waiver of sign standards for freestanding sign at 1490 S. Olden Ave

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review six applications for variances. The agenda includes requests for business uses by Delectaburger and Brady Hamilton Square, as well as residential construction projects. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Application 22-09-021: Business use variance for Delectaburger (Owner: Levin Management)
• Application 22-09-025: Business use variance for Brady Hamilton Square
• Application 22-12-030: Variance for single-family home construction at 199 Taft Ave (Owner: George Altobelli)
• Application 23-03-006: Variance for 22’x26’ addition at 24 Tekening Way (Owner: Ferdinand & Anne DiGiuseppe)
• Adoption of minutes from October 25, 2022, and December 13, 2022 meetings

The Board unanimously approved four resolutions of memorialization for business and residential projects. Additionally, the Board approved two residential applications involving a new single-family home and a home addition.

• Approved Application No. 22-09-021 for Delectaburger (unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 22-09-025 for Brady Hamilton Square (unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 23-01-001 for Chantel Womack (unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 23-01-003 for Kyle Zabel (unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 22-12-030 for 199 Taft Ave LLC to construct a single family home
• Approved Application No. 23-03-006 for Joseph DiGiuseppe to construct a 22’x26’ addition

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to review proposed department budgets. The agenda covers the Department of Public Safety's Division of Fire and the Department of Finance, with line-item details presented by department heads. This is a discussion/review session, not a final vote on the budget.

• Review of Fire Department budget including salaries, overtime, vehicles, and equipment
• Review of Finance Department budget covering audit, revenue collection, and tax assessment
• Budget items include fire consolidation expenses and fire hydrant charges
• Presentations by Chief Tozzi (Fire) and Director Eugenia Poulos (Finance)

Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA)

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA) board is holding its regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, updates from the chairperson and alliance coordinator, and discussion of old and new business, including grant updates and programmatic updates. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 and January 6, 2023
• Grant updates from Alliance Coordinator
• Discussion of tMHFA (teen Mental Health First Aid) and school survey under old business
• Programmatic updates and upcoming township events under new business

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse approved the implementation of a teen Mental Health First Aid Program. The board also allocated grant funding for three local high schools to support Project Graduation and After Prom costs.

• Approved teen Mental Health First Aid Program
• Approved $8,000 grants each for Nottingham, West, and Steinert High Schools for Project Graduation and After Prom
• School Survey with Mercer Council not moved forward by Board of Education

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hear an overview of the introduced CY 2023 municipal budget and vote on its introduction. The agenda also includes several ordinances for second reading and public hearing, covering construction fees, housing inspections, and lead-based paint testing, as well as first reading of ordinances on business registration, property acquisition, and a cap bank. A consent agenda contains numerous resolutions, including grants, contracts, and purchases.

• Introduction of CY 2023 municipal budget (Resolution 23-186)
• Ordinance 23-012: amending construction code fees
• Ordinance 23-014: adding lead-based paint testing to housing standards
• Ordinance 23-016: acquisition of Basin Road property (Block 1504, Lots 35 & 37) for $191,500
• Resolution 23-167: $100,000 affordable housing trust fund grant to Habitat for Humanity for a home at 2040 Genesee Street

The Council introduced the 2023 Municipal Budget, which maintains no municipal-level tax increase for the third consecutive year. Several ordinances regarding housing standards and lead-based paint testing were adopted, and a consent agenda covering various grants and contracts was approved.

• Introduced CY 2023 Municipal Budget (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items CA1-CA21 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-012 amending construction code fees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-013 regarding housing standards and occupancy certificates (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-014 regarding lead-based paint testing (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-016 to acquire property on Basin Road for $191,500 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-018 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity for a home at 2040 Genesee Street (5-0)

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for road improvements, equipment purchases, and demolitions. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances amending park permits, fees, and handicapped parking, and introduce new ordinances on construction fees, housing inspections, and lead-based paint testing.

• Contract with S&G Paving Inc. for road improvements to Marshall, Julia, and Murray Avenues ($595,294.45)
• Purchase of one 2022 F550 dump truck with snowplow and salt spreader from Ciocca Ford ($97,035.00)
• Demolition of residential dwelling at 218 Dancer Drive ($25,900.00)
• Ordinance 23-010 amending Chapter 215 Fees (second reading)
• Ordinance 23-014 adding lead-based paint testing to housing standards (first reading)

The Council approved a consent agenda including road improvements, equipment purchases, and park restorations. Three ordinances regarding park permits, fees, and handicapped parking were adopted on second reading, while three others were introduced on first reading.

• Approved Consent Agenda items CA1-CA22 (4-0)
• Approved $595,294.45 contract for road improvements on Marshall, Julia, and Murray Avenues (4-0)
• Approved $115,066.62 increase for Van Horn Park Restoration Project Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved $97,035.00 purchase of a 2022 F550 dump truck for DPW (4-0)
• Approved $91,242.16 and $20,480.00 contracts for hockey rink resurfacing at Veterans Park (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-009 regarding permits for group use of parks and playgrounds (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-010 amending the fee schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-011 repealing a handicapped parking space at 132 Overlook Avenue (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of March 14, 2023 cancelled

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing. The main item is a resolution to begin a preliminary investigation into whether Block 1922, Lots 5 and 7 qualify as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment. The board will also adopt minutes from four prior meetings.

• Resolution 23-121: preliminary investigation for redevelopment area (Block 1922, Lots 5 & 7)
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
• Adoption of minutes from Dec 8, 2022; Jan 12, 2023; Jan 26, 2023; Feb 23, 2023

The Planning Board approved a resolution to investigate if Block 1922 Lots 5 & 7 qualify as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment. This action is intended to consolidate two lots for a future Hamilton Township Municipal building.

• Approved minutes from Dec 8, 2022, Jan 12, 2023, Jan 26, 2023, and Feb 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Review (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-121 to investigate Block 1922 Lots 5 & 7 as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. Members discussed upcoming cleanup and rain barrel events and reviewed several land use applications.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes resolutions, consent agenda items, and ordinances. A key item is a resolution directing the Planning Board to investigate whether Block 1922, Lots 5 & 7 qualifies as a condemnation area in need of redevelopment. The meeting also includes several contract authorizations and public hearings on ordinances.

• Resolution 23-121: Directs Planning Board to investigate Block 1922, Lots 5 & 7 for redevelopment
• Resolution 23-124: $205,400 contract with Dell-Tech, Inc. for Isaac Pearson House repairs
• Resolution 23-133: $22,173.19 emergency drainage repairs to Compton Way
• Resolution 23-134: $284,013.13 road improvements to Industrial Drive
• Resolution 23-136: Up to $250,000 for new VoIP phone system in municipal buildings

The Council authorized a preliminary investigation to determine if a property at Block 1922, Lots 5 & 7 qualifies as a condemnation area for redevelopment. The body also approved several infrastructure contracts and a budget transfer for utilities. A Board of Health report was presented detailing public health services and animal control.

• Approved preliminary investigation for condemnation/redevelopment of Block 1922, Lots 5 & 7
• Approved $284,013.13 contract with Earle Asphalt Company for Industrial Drive road improvements
• Approved $205,400.00 maximum contract with Dell-Tech, Inc. for Isaac Pearson House repairs
• Approved $185,000.00 budget transfer from Landfill line item to utilities (Res 23-142)
• Approved $250,000.00 maximum contract with CDW-G for municipal VoIP phone system replacement
• Approved $126,000.00 maximum contract extension with CYO of Mercer County for Bromley Center
• Ceased and desisted alcoholic beverage license 1103-33-020-003 (formerly Hamilton Lanes)
• Adopted ordinance repealing handicapped parking space at 141 Herbert Avenue

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for February 28, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2023, with a public hearing starting at 6:00 p.m. The main item is a new application for preliminary and final site plan approval to construct 166 residential apartments at 4000 Waterview Drive. The board must act on this application by May 12, 2023. The agenda also includes a resolution of memorialization for a prior business application.

• Public hearing for new application 22-11-027: 166 apartments at 4000 Waterview Drive, Mixed Use Overlay I zone
• Resolution of memorialization for Application No. 22-06-011 (business, owner 57 North Johnston Assoc., applicant ZY Labs LLC)
• Board action deadline for the apartment application is May 12, 2023

The Board unanimously approved a preliminary and final site plan for a 166-unit residential project. The Board also unanimously approved a resolution of memorialization for ZY Labs LLC.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 166 residential apartments at 4000 Waterview Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Memorialization for Application No. 22-06-011, ZY Labs LLC (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council will hold a regular meeting with discussions, minutes approval, and a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions. Key items include adopting an amended cash management plan and emergency temporary budget appropriations for the 2023 municipal budget of $81,264,664.68, as well as authorizing grant applications for Green Acres open space and Sayen Gardens pond restoration. The council will also consider ordinances on towing, municipal clerk fees, and handicapped parking changes, and hear public comments.

• Emergency temporary budget appropriations for 2023 municipal budget ($81,264,664.68)
• Green Acres grant application for open space acquisitions ($3,258,250.00)
• Sayen Gardens pond restoration grant ($310,363.50, total project $620,727.00)
• Road improvements to Thomas J. Rhodes Industrial Drive ($224,320.00)
• Ordinance to repeal handicapped parking space at 876 South Olden Avenue

The Council appointed Alison J. Sabo as Municipal Clerk for a three-year term. The body also approved a series of budget appropriations, grant applications, and infrastructure contracts via a consent agenda. Three ordinances regarding towing, clerk fees, and handicapped parking were adopted on second reading.

• Appointed Alison J. Sabo as Municipal Clerk (4-0)
• Approved emergency temporary municipal budget of $81,264,664.68 (4-0)
• Approved $274,528.34 contract for Thomas J. Rhodes Industrial Drive road improvements (4-0)
• Approved $224,320.00 contract for miscellaneous pavement repairs (4-0)
• Approved $34,148.36 change order for two Ford F350 emergency vehicles (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-005 amending towing codes (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-006 amending Municipal Clerk fees (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-007 repealing handicapped parking space at 876 South Olden Avenue (4-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. The board will consider three homeowner variance requests and one new business use variance application, along with memorializing two prior business applications.

• Application 22-12-030: single-family home at Whitehorse & Taft Aves, variance for lot area/width
• Application 23-01-001: 6' front-yard fence at 40 Kuser Rd, waiver of fence design standards
• Application 23-01-003: 10'x11' addition at 29 Alfred Ave, variance for setbacks/coverage
• Application 21-12-055: agricultural storage/sales/landscaping at 4641 Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Rd, use variance
• Resolutions of memorialization for Interstate Outdoor Advertising LP and Brady Hamilton Square

The Board unanimously approved two residential applications for a 6-foot solid fence and a 10’x11’ home addition. Two business applications were approved via resolutions of memorialization, while two other applications were carried to the March 14 meeting.

• Approved Application No. 22-04-006 for Interstate Outdoor Advertising LP (Unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 22-09-025 for Brady Hamilton Square (Unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 23-01-001 for 6’ solid fence at 40 Kuser Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Application No. 23-01-003 for 10’x11’ addition at 29 Alfred Avenue (Unanimous)
• Carried Application No. 22-12-030 (199 Taft Ave LLC) to March 14, 2023
• Carried Application No. 21-12-055 (Edward Ossowski, Jr & William Ossowski) to March 14, 2023

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting of February 9, 2023 cancelled

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, receive updates on the Green Team's community garden and pollinator/rain garden projects, and discuss old business including grants and food waste recycling. New business includes planning a rain barrel event, an April 15 stream and community cleanup, reviewing the annual calendar and bylaws, and addressing member hiatus and recruitment.

• Community Garden update by JoAnne Bruno
• Pollinator/Rain Gardens & Signs update
• Planning of Rain Barrel event
• April 15 stream and community cleanup
• Review of need to update bylaws

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the status of the community garden, upcoming rain barrel events, and potential equipment donations from the Watershed Institute. No land use applications were reviewed.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Nicole Provost's hiatus
• Assigned Hamilton Post communications to Robert Benjamin

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions and several ordinances for public hearing and final adoption. Key items include accepting a $500,000 EPA brownfields cleanup grant for the former Nearpara Rubber site, approving shared services agreements, and adopting ordinances on floodplain management, towing, and fees. The meeting also includes public comments and council discussions.

• USEPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant: $500,000 for site investigation/remediation at 1849 East State Street (former Nearpara Rubber site)
• Shared services agreement with Mercer County for EMS dispatch services: $122,840 maximum
• JAG grants for police overtime: $13,684 (2021) and $16,067 (2022)
• Ordinance adopting floodplain management regulations (Chapter 536)
• Ordinance authorizing rental agreement with Police Athletic League for 392 Church Street (Dwyer Center)

The Council approved several ordinances, including new township-wide floodplain management regulations and a rental agreement for the Police Athletic League. A towing ordinance and a municipal clerk fee ordinance were both continued to a later meeting.

• Adopted floodplain management regulations (Chapter 536)
• Approved rental agreement for P.A.L. at 392 Church Street
• Approved handicapped parking space at 1224 Deutz Avenue
• Approved road widening acquisition at Yardville-Hamilton Square Road
• Approved $500,000 USEPA grant application for Nearpara Rubber site cleanup
• Approved $122,840 shared services agreement for EMS dispatch
• Tabled towing ordinance (ORD 23-005) until February 21, 2023
• Tabled municipal clerk fee ordinance (ORD 23-006) until February 21, 2023

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several applications. They will consider memorializing resolutions for three business applications, a heldover residential application for a second driveway with waivers, and two new applications: a minor subdivision creating three lots and a site plan for a car dealership addition. The board must act on the new applications by late January and March 2023 deadlines.

• Application 22-03-005: Minor subdivision to create 3 lots at 11 Edgebrook Road (RRC zone)
• Application 22-07-013: 2,399 sq ft drop-off addition to car dealership at 607 Route 33 (HC zone)
• Application 22-09-019: Second driveway at 2852 Nottingham Way, requesting waivers for driveway and fence standards
• Memorialization of three business applications: Harvest 787 Route 33, ZY Labs LLC at 57 North Johnston, and 1531 & 1651 Klockner Road

The Board approved a residential minor subdivision to create three lots and a business application for a dealership addition. Two memorialization resolutions were approved, and one residential driveway request was denied.

• Approved minor subdivision to create 3 lots at 11 Edgebrook Road (Unanimous)
• Approved 2,399sqft drop-off addition at 607 Route 33 (Unanimous)
• Denied without prejudice driveway and fence waiver request at 2852 Nottingham Way
• Approved memorialization for Harvest 787 Route 33 (Unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 1531 & 1651 Klockner Road (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Hamilton Township Zoning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for January 24, 2023. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its regular meeting on January 17, 2023, with a large consent agenda of resolutions and several ordinances for first reading. The consent agenda includes numerous professional service agreements for legal, engineering, planning, and other services for 2023, as well as grant applications and other administrative items. The council will also introduce ordinances on topics including handicapped parking, a lease agreement, road widening, floodplain management, towing, and municipal fees.

• Resolution supporting Mule Extracts LLC's application for a Class 1 cannabis cultivator license and adding a Class 2 manufacturer license
• Ordinance authorizing a lease agreement with Hamilton PAL for the property at 392 Church Street (Dwyer Center)
• Ordinance adopting floodplain management regulations (Chapter 536)
• Resolution authorizing a $353,581.97 grant application for the FY23 Next Generation 911 program
• Resolution awarding $35,000 in grant funding to City of Angels NJ, Inc. for a veteran's rental assistance initiative

The Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous professional service agreements, grant funding, and sculpture loans. Six ordinances were introduced on first reading, including updates to parking, towing, and floodplain regulations.

• Approved Consent Agenda items CA1-CA29 and CA31-CA41 (4-0)
• Approved $35,000 grant to City of Angels Nu, Inc. for veteran rental assistance
• Approved $353,581.97 grant application for Next Generation 911 infrastructure
• Approved $160,000 contract for professional S4 licensed operator for Water Pollution Control
• Approved $15,000 medical director services for Division of Fire
• Introduced ordinance to establish handicapped parking at 1224 Deutz Avenue (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance for a rental agreement with Police Athletic League for 392 Church Street (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance for floodplain management regulations, Chapter 536 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Hamilton Township Planning Board is holding its regular January 2023 meeting, which includes a public hearing on a homeowner application. The board will also elect officers, adopt official newspapers, and set meeting dates for 2023 and early 2024. The only application on the agenda is a residential request to construct a second driveway at 2852 Nottingham Way.

• Application 22-09-019: second driveway at 2852 Nottingham Way, Map 72, Section 1808, Lot 11, R-7 zone
• Requested waivers: driveway standards, fence standards, and checklist waiver
• Board action deadline: January 28, 2023
• Election of officers and adoption of 2023/2024 meeting dates

The Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting to elect officers and appoint board members. The board established its 2023 meeting dates and designated official newspapers. One homeowner application was carried to a future meeting.

• Elected Robert Calabro as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Michael Maloney as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Sabrina Bowling as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected R. Scott King as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 and January 2024 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted The Trenton Times and The Trentonian as official newspapers (unanimous)
• Swore in member Charles Whalen
• Reappointed members Latoya Wilson, Michael Maloney, and Richard Conti

Environmental Commission

The Hamilton Township Environmental Commission will review a land use application for a McDonald's at 410 Route 33. The applicant requests variances for a dual order point drive-thru configuration, including relief from impervious coverage and paving space requirements. The agenda also includes updates on the community garden, pollinator gardens, and grant applications.

• Land Use Application 22-12-029: McDonald's USA, LLC proposes a dual order point drive-thru at 410 RT 33 (Map 91, Section 1805, Lot 18.01).
• Request for Use Variance D-3 (conditional use) and relief from impervious coverage, number of paving spaces, driveway separation, and drive-thru barrier standards.
• Application comments are due by January 17, 2023.
• Green Team updates on the Community Garden and Pollinator/Rain Gardens.
• Old Business includes a Council/Administration Liaison update and a review of grants.

The commission approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updates on the Green Team, municipal building plans, and state food waste grants. No comments were submitted for the reviewed land use application.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Reviewed Application No. 22-12-029 (No Comments)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments held its reorganization meeting to elect officers and adopt meeting dates. The board unanimously approved a residential application for Joshua and Rachel Blaney and a business application for a Habit Burger Restaurant.

• Elected Joseph Weber as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected James Kochenour as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Rainone Couglin as Zoning Board counsel (unanimous)
• Elected Sabrina Bowling as Zoning Board secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 and January 2024 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted official newspapers (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Application No. 22-10-026 for Joshua and Rachel Blaney (unanimous)
• Approved Business Application No. 22-09-021 for Delectaburger, Inc to construct a 3,432.3sqft Habit Burger Restaurant (unanimous)

Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA)

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse (HAASA) board is holding its regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes roll call, chairperson and coordinator updates, old business (tMHFA, school survey), and new business (programmatic updates, township events, open discussion). No votes or decisions are listed; it is primarily a routine informational meeting.

• Meeting held via Zoom (ID: 819 6445 8306)
• Grant updates from Alliance Coordinator
• Old business: tMHFA and school survey
• New business: programmatic updates and upcoming township events

The Hamilton Alliance Against Substance Abuse approved the implementation of a Teen Mental Health First Aid Program and a student survey. The group also discussed goals for 2023, including establishing programming in every Hamilton school.

• Approved Teen Mental Health First Aid Program
• Approved Student Survey

Town Council

The Hamilton Township Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where it will elect a council president and vice-president. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions covering 2023 operations, including temporary budgets, appointments, and various contracts. Notable items include a $570,000 contract for Van Horn Park restoration and a $220,325 road improvement contract.

• Temporary budget appropriations: $35,962,596.40 general, $3,882,060.79 sewer utility
• Contract with Rusling Paving for curb/sidewalk/ramp improvements ($220,325 max)
• Contract with F.R. Beinke Wrecking for Van Horn Park Restoration Phase 1 ($570,000 max)
• Labor agreements with FMBA Local 84 and 284 for 2023
• Settlement with NJDEP for DPW EA ID #132279 ($4,500)

The Council elected Councilman Whalen as President and Councilman Carabelli as Vice-President for 2023. A consent agenda containing 23 resolutions was approved, including temporary budget appropriations and several municipal contracts.

• Elected Councilman Whalen as Council President (5-0)
• Elected Councilman Carabelli as Council Vice-President (5-0)
• Approved temporary budget appropriations for 2023 ($35,962,596.40)
• Approved temporary sewer utility budget appropriations ($3,882,060.79)
• Awarded Van Horn Park Restoration Phase 1 contract to F.R. Beinke Wrecking, Inc. ($570,000.00 maximum)
• Awarded road improvement contract to Rusling Paving ($220,325.00 maximum)
• Approved labor agreements with FMBA Local No. 84 and Local No. 284
• Approved $50,000.00 contract with Bortek Industries for street sweeper parts