Manchester public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to take final action on an ordinance for fire equipment funding. The body will also consider several shared service agreements with Ocean County and a wireless lease bid.
- Ordinance #21-43: Appropriating $100,000 from the Capital Fund Balance for fire equipment
- Resolution #21-447: Awarding wireless telecommunications lease at 350 Schoolhouse Road to DISH Network
- Resolution #21-446: Support for Ocean County acquiring open space at 1801 Ridgeway Road
- Resolution #21-454: Execution of Redeveloper Agreement with 2065 Highway 37 Owners, LLC
- Resolution #21-450: Releasing escrow for Getty Canopy project at 1741 Highway 37
Council Meeting
The Council is taking final action on an ordinance to fund water service area repairs and a fee schedule update. They are also introducing a proposal for fire equipment funding and reviewing several service contracts.
- Ordinance #21-41: $500,000 for capital improvements and repairs to Water Eastern Service Area
- Ordinance #21-43: $100,000 for fire equipment for Township Fire Departments
- Ordinance #21-42: Supplementing Township Code Chapter 160 regarding fees
- Resolution #21-442: Purchase of a Senior Mobility Bus
- Resolution #21-441: Amended contracts for cellular antennas on the Route 37 Water Tower
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a proposal to appropriate $500,000 for capital improvements and repairs to the Water Eastern Service Area. The meeting includes discussions on land sales, fee changes, and several municipal contracts.
- Proposed $500,000 appropriation for Water Eastern Service Area repairs (Ordinance #21-41)
- Land sales for 851 Highway 539, 1723 Hegstrom Avenue, and 1701 Hegstrom Avenue
- Proposed changes to Township Code fees (Ordinance #21-42)
- Contract award for 5G Telecommunications Consultant (Resolution #21-427)
- Jet-Vac service contract award to Adarr Inc. dba/Roto Rooter (Resolution #21-428)
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the introduction of an ordinance amending Ordinance #21-21 and a series of routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes proclamations for an emergency manager and a retiring police K-9.
- Contract for police vehicle emergency accessories with Elite Emergency Lights
- Tax cancellations for totally disabled veterans at 608C Sheffield Drive and 14 Mansfield Avenue
- Authorization to auction vehicles and equipment via Govdeals.com
- Adoption of a revised Employee Handbook
- Introduction of Ordinance #21-40 amending Ordinance #21-21
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including several municipal contracts and tax cancellations. The body will also discuss personnel and possible litigation during an executive session.
- Award for Pine Lake Park Drainage Improvements Bid #21-23
- Award for well drilling services to A.C. Schultes Inc.
- Wireless telecommunications lease at the Route 37 Water Tower
- Tax cancellations for disabled veterans at 62 Woodview Drive and 2116 Oak Knoll Drive
- Placement of liens on 1200 Bismarck Street and 901 Commonwealth Blvd.
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances regarding the sale of three municipal lots and the acquisition of property from Shady Pines. The body is also considering new requirements for the de-registration of abandoned properties.
- Ordinance #21-37: Sale of Lot 8 in Block 99.31 (851 Highway 539)
- Ordinance #21-38: Sale of Lot 16 in Block 99.31 (1723 Hegstrom Avenue)
- Ordinance #21-39: Sale of Lot 17 in Block 99.31 (1701 Hegstrom Avenue)
- Ordinance #21-35: New de-registration requirements for abandoned properties
- Resolution #21-382: Purchase of chest compression systems for Manchester EMS
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the sale of several township-owned properties and the introduction of ordinances regarding abandoned property registration. The meeting includes decisions on purchasing heavy equipment and appointing a new Business Administrator.
- Land sales for 202 Pine Street, 302 Central Ave, 304 Central Ave, and 316 Central Ave
- Proposed sales of 851 Highway 539, 1723 Hegstrom Avenue, and 1701 Hegstrom Avenue
- Procurement of a Loadmaster Elite Hook Lift, Vermeer woodchipper, and Kenworth T480
- Appointment of Brandon E. Umba as Business Administrator
- Ordinance #21-35 requiring de-registration of abandoned properties
Council Meeting
The Township Council is holding a public hearing and final action on an ordinance to regulate invasive plants. The body is also considering several equipment contracts and emergency utility repairs.
- Ordinance #21-34: Creating Chapter 316 of the Township Code regarding "Invasive Plants"
- Contract award to Mid Atlantic Inc. for a CASE 812G Wheel Loader and accessories
- Authorization for emergency repair of ESA Well #4
- Placement of a lien on 1016 Commonwealth Blvd, Block: 1.218, Lot: 13
- Authorization to advertise and receive bids for well drilling and repair services
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the sale of several municipal land parcels and hold final votes on ordinances regarding the township code and construction codes. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new ordinance concerning invasive plants.
- Proposed land sales for Block 85.03 Lot 6, Block 85.03 Lot 19, Block 1.252 Lot 20, and Block 1.304 Lot 18
- Final action on ordinances to sell lots 6, 12, 14, and 32 in Block 85.11
- Introduction of Ordinance #21-34 to create a township code chapter for "Invasive Plants"
- Authorization of an agreement with Ocean County for Municipal Alliance Funds
- Authorization of police uniform dry cleaning services
Council Meeting
The Township Council is considering an ordinance to manage the feeding of wild animals and the roaming of unneutered cats. The body is also proposing the sale of four municipal lots and reviewing several contracts and grants.
- Ordinance #21-28 to regulate feeding of wild animals and feral cats with fines from $50 to $500
- Proposed sale of 202 Pine Street (Lot 6, Block 85.11) with a minimum bid of $4,795.00
- Proposed sales of 302 Central Ave, 304 Central Ave, and 316 Central Ave
- Acceptance of a Body-Worn Camera Grant Award
- Contract award for Schoolhouse/Wranglebrook Road Improvements Phase 3 project
Council Meeting
The Council will hold a hearing on a budget amendment and vote on the adoption of the budget. The meeting also includes the submission of capital bill lists.
- Budget Adoption (#21-314)
- Budget Amendment Resolution (#21-313)
- General Capital Bill List (#21-311)
- ESA Water Capital Bill List (#21-312)
Council Meeting
The Manchester Township Council met to award a contract for electric generation and government energy aggregation services. This agreement serves participating residents in both Manchester and Plumsted Townships through the Manchester Energy Aggregation Procurement Cooperative (MEAPC).
- Resolution 21-310: Award of contract to Energy Harbor LLC for electric generation service at $0.08580/kWh
- Contract term for Energy Harbor LLC begins December 2021 and ends December 2023
Council Meeting
The Council will conduct a hearing to read and amend the CY2021 Municipal Budget. The meeting includes a proposed land sale at 1325 Monmouth Avenue and a final vote on amending employee salary ranges.
- Land sale of Block 1.318 Lot 35 (1325 Monmouth Avenue)
- Ordinance #21-27 to amend salary ranges and positions of bargaining unit employees
- Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 for the Building Department
- Confirmation of the appointment of the Chief of Police
- Agreement with Presidential Gardens for maintenance of the sanitary sewer force main
Council Meeting
The council is meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and one resolution to exclude the public for this discussion.
- Resolution #21-294: Authorization of executive session for personnel matters
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a ban on recreational cannabis businesses and a $210,000 bond for police wearable cameras. The meeting also includes the nomination and election of a mayor following a resignation.
- Ordinance #21-21: Prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses
- Ordinance #21-22: $210,000 for WIFI Bluetooth wearable cameras for Police
- Ordinances #21-23 through #21-26: Sale of lots at 728 Monmouth Ave, 1232 Madison, 105 Central Ave, and Manchester Blvd
- Resolution #21-275 and #21-276: NJ DOT grant applications for Schoolhouse Road and Colt Place improvements
- Resolution #21-281: Purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to discuss contract negotiations in executive session and resolve the outcome of a request for proposals for electric generation services. The body is deciding whether to award a contract for the Manchester Energy Aggregation Procurement Cooperative (MEAPC) program.
- Resolution #21-263: Denying the award of a contract to a third party power supplier for the MEAPC program
- Resolution #21-262: Executive session for contract negotiations regarding energy aggregation
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2021
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a prohibition on recreational cannabis businesses and a $210,000 bond for police wearable cameras. The meeting also includes the proposed sale of four municipal land parcels and various contract awards.
- Ordinance #21-21: Prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses within Manchester Township
- Ordinance #21-22: $210,000 bond for Police Department WIFI Bluetooth wearable cameras
- Proposed land sales: 1314 Englemere Blvd, 728 Monmouth Avenue, 1232 Madison, and Manchester Blvd
- Contract award to Sutphen Corporation for fire apparatus
- Resolution #21-261: Bids for Schoolhouse Road/Wranglebrook Road Improvements - Phase III
Council Meeting
The Township Council is introducing the 2021 Municipal Budget and confirming the sale of general obligation bonds to the NJ Infrastructure Bank. The council is also authorizing a professional services agreement for legal services.
- Introduction of 2021 Municipal Budget with total general appropriations of $39,691,538.67
- Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, in the amount of $969,409 to the NJ Infrastructure Bank
- Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B, in the amount of $2,391,909 to the NJ Infrastructure Bank
- Professional Services Agreement to Jonathan F. Cohen for Legal Services
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to take final action on ordinances regarding the sale of municipal land and township code amendments. They will also consider several grants, procurement contracts, and the release of performance bonds.
- Ordinance #21-20: Authorizing the sale of Lot 35 in Block 1.318 (1325 Monmouth Avenue)
- Ordinance #21-19: Amending Chapter 245-22 of the Township Code regarding temporary zoning permits
- Resolution #21-235: Fencing supply procurement from Pizzo Contracting dba/Carl's Fencing
- Resolution #21-238: Service agreement with Modern Group Power Systems
- Resolution #21-239: Opposing the rate increase requested by New Jersey Natural Gas Company
Council Meeting
The Township Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances regarding bargaining unit employee salary ranges and construction code fees. The body is also considering the sale of a property at 1325 Monmouth Avenue and various equipment purchases.
- Ordinance #21-17 to amend salary ranges for bargaining unit employees
- Ordinance #21-20 authorizing the sale of Lot 35 in Block 1.318 (1325 Monmouth Avenue)
- Purchase of two Kenworth T880 Tandem Trucks through Sourcewell Cooperative
- Purchase of six Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Air Paks and twelve cylinders for the Fire Department
- Ordinance #21-18 to amend Chapter 133 Uniform Construction Code Fees
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances regarding the 2021 budget cap, fire equipment funding, and a property sale. They are also introducing updates to employee salary ranges and construction code fees.
- Bond Ordinance #21-15: $760,000 for fire engine, apparatus and equipment
- Ordinance #21-16: Sale of Lot 12 in Block 1.335 (1314 Englemere Boulevard)
- Ordinance #21-18: Amendments to Chapter 133, Uniform Construction Code Fees
- Resolution #21-203: Purchase of DPW Truck through Sourcewell National Cooperative
- Resolution #21-204: Purchase of three vehicles through NJ State Contract
Council Meeting
The Township Council is considering a resolution to purchase body worn cameras and related equipment for the Police Department. This purchase is intended to comply with a New Jersey state legislative mandate effective June 1, 2021.
- Contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for body worn cameras and ancillary equipment not to exceed $201,649.00
Council Meeting
The Council is considering ordinances for the 2021 budget cap, a land sale at 1314 Englemere Boulevard, and funding for fire apparatus. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for various grants, professional appointments, and service agreements.
- Ordinance #21-15: Appropriating $760,000 for a Pierce Fire Engine, apparatus and equipment
- Ordinance #21-16: Authorizing the sale of Lot 12 in Block 1.335 (1314 Englemere Boulevard)
- Ordinance #21-14: CAP Ordinance for the CY 2021 Budget
- Resolution #21-189: Employment agreement for Robert Baran as Director of Emergency Services
- Resolution #21-185: Appointment of Gabel Associates as Township Energy Consultant
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to authorize a contract for interim administration services. The body will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel and contract negotiations.
- Contract with The Canning Group LLC for interim Township Administrator services not to exceed $76,000
- Closed session for contract negotiations and personnel (Resolution #21-174)
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss funding for water tank painting and water meter installation. The meeting includes decisions on land sales, a new job title salary range, and various service contracts.
- Proposed General Obligation Bonds not exceeding $1,500,000 for water tank painting
- Proposed General Obligation Bonds not exceeding $3,000,000 for water meter installation
- Land sales of 1525 Fourth Avenue (Block 1.78 Lot 34) and 2643 Ridgeway Road (Block 31.02 Lot 2)
- Ordinance #21-13 to create and set a salary range for a new job title
- Contract awards to Miracle Chemical Company for water utility chemical supply and Kyocera Document Solutions of America, Inc. for copier rentals
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing temporary easements for property on Colonial Drive to support a bridge replacement project. The body is also considering a new job title salary range and several municipal contracts.
- Ordinances #21-11 and #21-12: Temporary easements for Block 48, Lot 4 and Lot 3 for Colonial Drive bridge replacement
- Ordinance #21-13: Creating and setting a salary range for a new job title
- Resolution #21-145: Contract with Steffen Drilling for Redevelopment of Well #10
- Resolution #21-146: Award of Bid 21-05 for COVID cleaning services to Servpro of Toms River
- Resolution #21-148: Purchase of a sanitation truck through Gabrielli Truck Sales
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing ordinances to amend land use and development codes and update construction and fire prevention fees. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering business licenses, grants, and software contracts.
- Ordinance #21-10: Amendment of Construction Code & Fire Prevention Fees (Chapters 133 & 179)
- Ordinance #21-09: Amending Chapter 245 'Land Use and Development'
- Resolution #21-124: Precious Gem Licenses for Crestwood Jewelers at 108 Lacey Road and 1009 Route 70
- Resolution #21-127: Agreement with Edmunds for 2021 financial software
- Resolution #21-126: Release of escrow for Twenty-One Hundred LLC (2114 Highway 70)
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding the purchase of a first aid building and the sale of two township properties. They are also discussing updates to residential rental unit regulations and construction fee changes.
- Purchase of 78 Lacey Rd (Block 86 Lot 5) for Whiting First Aid Building
- Sale of 1525 Fourth Avenue (Lot 34 in Block 1.78) and 2643 Ridgeway Rd (Block 31.02 Lot 2)
- Amendment of Construction Code & Fire Prevention Fees (Chapters 133 & 179)
- Award to Garden State Labs for water and sewer utility lab testing services
- Shared Services Agreement with Ocean County Prosecutor's Program (FAST)
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing a bond ordinance for water utility upgrades and several property transactions. The meeting includes first readings for the purchase of a first aid building and the sale of two municipal lots.
- Bond Ordinance #21-03: $990,000 for various water utility improvements
- Ordinance #21-04: Purchase of Block 86 Lot 5 (78 Lacey Rd) for Whiting First Aid Building
- Ordinance #21-05: Sale of Lot 34 in Block 1.78 (1525 Fourth Avenue)
- Ordinance #21-07: Sale of Block 31.02 Lot 2 (2643 Ridgeway Rd.)
- Resolution #21-082: Purchase of street sweeping equipment
Council Meeting
The Council is meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a resolution to exclude the public for this discussion.
- Resolution #21-063 to enter executive session for personnel matters