Medford Lakes public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions up for a vote, including rescinding a prior resolution and approving a change order for the collection system lining improvements contract, authorizing budget transfers for 2022, and entering a shared services agreement with Shamong Township for municipal court services. The agenda also includes public comment periods and standard reports.

• Resolution 136-22: Rescinds Resolution 128-22 and approves Change Order 3 for the Collection System Lining Improvements contract, increasing project completion time and price.
• Resolution 137-22: Authorizes certain budgetary transfers for the 2022 budget.
• Resolution 138-22: Approves a shared services agreement with Shamong Township for municipal court services.

The Borough Council approved a change order to extend the timeline and increase the cost of a collection system lining project. The council also authorized year-end budgetary transfers and renewed a shared services agreement for municipal court services with Shamong Township.

• Approved Change Order Number 3 for Collection System Lining Improvements, increasing price by $144,621.67 to a total of $4,780,024.67 and extending completion to March 31, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 137-22 to transfer $24,705.00 among various 2022 Municipal Budget line items (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 138-22 to execute a Shared Services Agreement with Shamong Township for Municipal Court services (4-0-1)
• Approved the Bill List (4-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a setback variance for a residential addition and granted a minor subdivision via lot line adjustment. The board also approved the bill list.

• Approved PB10-2022 setback variance for 18ft x 26ft mother-in-law suite with landscaping requirement (11-0-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 10-2022 granting minor subdivision approval by lot line adjustment on Block 30056, Lots 2495-2498 and 2499-2502 (11-0-0)
• Approved the Bill List (11-0-0)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including accepting a $90,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant, approving a change order for sewer lining improvements, authorizing budget transfers, awarding contracts for leaf/brush disposal and sewer maintenance, and entering a shared service agreement with Burlington County. They will also vote on a raffle license for a local PTA event.

• Resolution 127-22: Insert $90,000 ARPA grant into 2022 budget
• Resolution 128-22: Approve Change Order 3 for sewer lining, extending completion to March 31, 2023
• Resolution 129-22: Authorize 2022 budget transfers
• Resolution 130-22: Award contracts for leaf/brush disposal and sewer maintenance
• Resolution 132-22: Raffle license for PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes at PJ Whelihans on Dec 23

The Council approved the insertion of a $90,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant into the 2022 budget. They also extended the completion date for collection system lining improvements to March 31, 2023. Other actions included authorizing budgetary transfers and a shared snow removal agreement with Burlington County.

• Introduced Ordinance 692 to convey an easement to Riviera Pizza (Stokes Rd Properties, LLC)
• Approved Resolution 127-22 to add $90,000 ARPA grant for police software and fuel
• Approved Resolution 128-22 extending Insituform Technologies, LLC sewer project to March 31, 2023
• Approved Resolution 129-22 for 2022 budgetary transfers totaling $101,900
• Authorized contracts for leaf/brush disposal and sewer maintenance with Britton Industries, Inc. and Coastline Construction, LLC
• Approved shared snow removal agreement with Burlington County (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2024)
• Granted raffle license to PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes for December 23, 2022
• Approved tree removal reimbursements of $400 to Jackie Miller and $250 to Tom Donahue

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to consider two historic district applications (for sheds and deck railings) and one minor subdivision application. The board will also address resolutions, old and new business, communications, bills, and public comment.

• Historic District Application H09-2022 (DiLoreto) – Sheds
• Historic District Application H10-2022 (Asztalos) – Deck Railings
• Planning Board Application PB-7-2022 (Quigley) – Minor Subdivision

The Board approved a minor subdivision to shift 10 feet of land between two properties on Onondago Trail. One historic application for deck railings was approved, while another for a shed was tabled. The meeting also included a training workshop for board members on zoning and land use laws.

• Approved minor subdivision for 34 and 38 Onondago Trail (11-0)
• Approved historic application H10-2022 for deck railings (11-0)
• Tabled historic application H09-2022 for a shed to December 15 meeting (11-0)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one creating rules for electric vehicle supply/service equipment and another amending rules on abandoned properties. The council will also recognize Veterans Day with a proclamation and resolution, and take public comments on agenda items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 690: Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (Chapter 145-45.5)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 691: Amending Chapter 180 on Abandoned Properties
• Resolution 123-22 recognizing Veterans Day
• Proclamation for Veterans Day
• Public comment periods (3-minute limit)

The Council approved new regulations for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment and updated the code governing the registration and maintenance of abandoned properties. The body also authorized a shared services agreement for tax assessor services with the Township of Medford.

• Approved Ordinance 690 creating regulations for Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 691 amending Chapter 180 regarding Abandoned Properties (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 123-22 recognizing Veterans Day (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 124-22 establishing Medford Lakes Community Day and the Robert D. Hanold Sr. Community Service Award (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 125-22 opposing paid driving permits in Wharton State Forest (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 126-22 authorizing shared services agreement with Township of Medford for Tax Assessor services (5-0)
• Approved November 4, 2022 Bill List totaling $1,605,459.93 (5-0)
• Adopted October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission is holding a regular meeting to review one historic district application for a shed (application #H09-2022 by DiLoreto). The agenda also includes discussion of new and old business, correspondence, and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Historic district application #H09-2022 (DiLoreto) for a shed

The Historic Commission approved two residential project applications after the applicants agreed to modify materials to meet Historic District Design Standards. Both projects were approved as amended.

• Approved shed replacement for DiLoreto as amended to use 1/2 log siding
• Approved deck railings for Asztalos as amended to use wood instead of vinyl

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to consider a historic district application for an addition and patio pavilion, and to vote on a resolution granting a side-yard setback variance for a residential addition. The board will also review zoning provisions for accessory buildings and schedule a workshop.

• Historic District Application H07-2022 (Marchitello) – Addition, Patio Pavilion
• Resolution 09-22: Side yard setback variance for addition on Block 10002, Lots 14 & 15
• Review of Chapter 145 – Land Development – General Zoning Provisions – Accessory Buildings – Sheds
• Bill list: $150.00 (Leiner) – Professional Services (Kingsbury)

The board approved a two-story addition and outdoor pavilion for Jamie Marchitello (application H07-2022) and granted a side yard setback variance via Resolution 09-22. The board also discussed Ordinance 690 and scheduled a special training meeting. Minutes from September 15, 2022, and the bill list were approved.

• Approved application H07-2022 for addition and patio pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-22 granting side yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)

Borough Council

The council introduced Ordinance 691 on first reading, which would amend Chapter 180 of the Borough Code to establish a registration program for abandoned and foreclosed properties, with fees of $500 per property and $2,000 for vacant/abandoned properties. The council also approved several resolutions, including accepting the 2021 audit report, issuing raffle licenses to the Camden County Bar Foundation and PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes, granting a 100% disabled veteran tax exemption to Gerald F. Carter, and approving Change Order No. 2 for the Insituform collection system lining project, extending the completion date to November 11, 2022. The bill list totaling $1,153,521.68 was approved.

• Introduced Ordinance 691 on first reading to amend abandoned property regulations (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 117-22 acknowledging receipt of the 2021 audit report (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 118-22 granting a raffle license to Camden County Bar Foundation (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 119-22 granting a raffle license to PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 120-22 granting a 50/50 raffle license to PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 121-22 granting a 100% disabled veteran tax exemption to Gerald F. Carter (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 122-22 approving Change Order No. 2 for Insituform collection system lining project (4-0-1)
• Approved bill list totaling $1,153,521.68 (4-0-1)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission is holding a regular meeting to review two applications for work within the historic district: a pavilion addition and a shed and detached garage. The commission will also discuss new and old business, and hear public comment.

• Application #H07-2022 (Marchitello) for an addition and pavilion
• Application #H08-2022 (DeJong) for a shed and detached garage
• Approval of minutes from February, July, and August 2022 meetings

The Historic Commission approved two applications at its October 6, 2022 meeting. Application #H07-2022 (Marchitello) for a two-story addition and pavilion was approved as submitted. Application #H08-2022 (DeJong) for a detached garage was approved as amended, requiring log siding to match the primary dwelling. Both approvals were unanimous among present members.

• Approved application #H07-2022 (Marchitello) for a two-story addition and pavilion (5-0)
• Approved application #H08-2022 (DeJong) for a detached garage as amended with log siding (5-0)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review a historic district addition application, a sideyard setback application, and a resolution for a shed size variance. The board will also discuss general zoning provisions for accessory buildings and schedule a workshop.

• H05-2022 (Leiner) – Addition (Historic District Application)
• PB09-2022 (Leiner) – Sideyard Setback (Planning Board Application)
• Resolution 08-22 – Granting shed size variance on Block 30063, Lot 2636
• Review of Chapter 145 – Land Development – General Zoning Provisions – Accessory Buildings – Sheds
• Bill List: $150.00 (Wagner) – Professional Services (Kingsbury)

The board approved two applications from Eric Leiner: a historic addition to replace an awning with a porch and second floor, and a variance for an existing non-conforming side yard setback. A resolution granting a shed size variance was also approved. The board discussed but made no changes to the shed ordinance.

• Approved historic application H05-2022 (Leiner) for porch addition with second floor (unanimous)
• Approved planning board application PB09-2022 (Leiner) for side yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-22 granting shed size variance (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Decided to make no changes to shed ordinance after discussion
• Decided to hold 'Back to Basics' workshops on light agenda nights

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold its regular meeting, introducing an ordinance to regulate electric vehicle supply/service equipment. The council will also vote on resolutions including police department purchases (ammunition, computer, two vehicles), a $271,600 bond anticipation note, and several other administrative items. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance 690: First reading to create Chapter 145-45.5 governing electric vehicle supply/service equipment
• Resolution 112-22: Authorizes $271,600.00 borough-held bond anticipation note
• Resolution 107-22, 108-22, 109-22: State contract purchases for police ammunition, computer/software, and two vehicles
• Resolution 110-22: Establishes borough as a Stigma Free Zone for mental health awareness
• Resolution 106-22: Raffle license for Lions Club Medford Lakes Charities on Sept 24 at Vaughan Community House

The council introduced Ordinance 690 on first reading, which would create regulations for electric vehicle supply equipment and make-ready parking spaces. A public hearing is set for October 26, 2022. The council also approved multiple resolutions including police vehicle purchases, a bond anticipation note, and a professional services contract for special labor counsel.

• Introduced Ordinance 690 on first reading to regulate electric vehicle charging stations (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 106-22 granting a raffle license to Lions Club Medford Lakes Charities (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 107-22 authorizing $310.40 for police ammunition purchase (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 108-22 authorizing $6,943 for police computer and software (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 109-22 authorizing $75,430 for two police vehicles (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 110-22 designating Medford Lakes a Stigma-Free Zone for mental health (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 111-22 opposing NJ ABC special conditions on limited brewery licenses (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 112-22 issuing a $271,600 bond anticipation note at 0% interest (4-0-1)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review minutes, consider a shed application under the Historic District and a separate shed size application, and vote on two resolutions. One resolution denies bulk variances for a living area expansion, while the other grants a rear yard setback variance for a sunroom and deck. The agenda also includes a bill list for professional services and public comment.

• Resolution 06-22: Denying bulk variances for living area expansion on Block 30020.01, Lot 1315
• Resolution 07-22: Granting rear yard setback variance for sunroom and deck on Block 30044, Lot 1680
• Historic District Application H06-2022 (Wagner) – Shed
• Planning Board Application PB08-2022 (Wagner) – Shed Size
• Bill list: $150.00 (Watson) and $150.00 (Bartz) for professional services (Kingsbury)

The board approved a historic application for a shed with a shingled roof, a bulk variance for an oversized shed, and two resolutions: one denying bulk variances for a living area expansion and one granting a rear yard setback variance for a sunroom and deck. All votes were unanimous except where noted. The board also discussed reviewing the shed ordinance and scheduling workshops.

• Approved historic application H06-2022 for a rear-yard shed with shingled roof (unanimous)
• Approved application PB08-2022 for a single 12ft x 20ft shed instead of two smaller sheds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-22 denying bulk variances for living area expansion on Block 30 020.01, Lot 1315 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 07-22 granting rear yard setback variance for sunroom and deck on Block 30044, Lot 1680 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of a bond ordinance authorizing $628,000 for police vehicles, fire equipment, road improvements, a utility lift gate, and real property acquisition, financed by $271,600 in bonds. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including raffle licenses for the Lions Club, a contract for environmental services, and appointments to the planning board and municipal court.

• Ordinance 689: $628,000 bond ordinance for police vehicles, fire equipment, road improvements, utility lift gate, and real property; $271,600 in bonds
• Resolution 99-22: Raffle license to Lions Club Medford Lakes Charities for Sept 24, 2022 at Vaughan Community House
• Resolution 100-22: Raffle license to Lions Club for annual turkey raffle on Nov 16, 2022 at 113 Apache Trail
• Resolution 101-22: Contract for environmental services at 32 Stokes Road
• Resolution 103-22: State contract for fire department apparatus/vehicle repair and maintenance

The council adopted Ordinance 689, a $628,000 bond ordinance authorizing the purchase of police vehicles and equipment, fire department equipment, road improvements, a public works utility body lift gate, and real property at 30 Stokes Road. The ordinance appropriates $628,000 total, with $271,600 in bonds or notes and a $325,000 state grant. The vote was 3-1, with Councilman Cranston voting no. The council also approved several resolutions, including appointments to the Planning Board, a raffle license for the Lions Club, a contract for environmental services at 32 Stokes Road, and the appointment of Lena Creer as Municipal Court Administrator.

• Adopted $628,000 bond ordinance for police, fire, roads, and property (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 98-22 refunding plumbing/street opening deposits totaling $4,478.62
• Approved Resolution 99-22 granting Lions Club a raffle license for Sept. 24, 2022
• Approved Resolution 100-22 granting Lions Club a raffle license for Nov. 16, 2022
• Approved Resolution 101-22 awarding $9,000 contract to Environmental Resolutions Inc. for 32 Stokes Road
• Approved Resolution 102-22 appointing Councilman Cranston, David Crane, and Deputy Mayor Fields to Planning Board
• Approved Resolution 103-22 authorizing fire apparatus repair contracts via state contracts
• Approved Resolution 104-22 reducing commercial sewer account at 5 Trading Post Way from $1,400 to $700/year

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission is holding a regular meeting to review one historic district application for a shed, discuss new and old business, and hear public comment. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Historic district application #H06-2022 (Wagner) for a shed
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2022 and July 7, 2022 regular meetings

The Historic Commission approved application #H06-2022 (Wagner) for a rear yard shed after the applicant agreed to use asphalt shingles matching the primary dwelling instead of a metal roof, which would have required a Planning Board waiver. The minutes also show the February and July 2022 meeting minutes were tabled for revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved shed application #H06-2022 (Wagner) with asphalt shingles (unanimous)
• Tabled February 3, 2022 and July 7, 2022 meeting minutes for changes

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review two historic district applications and two planning board applications, including requests for setback and lot coverage variances. The board will also consider resolutions, old and new business, and public comment.

• H04-2022 (Webb) – Bathroom Addition
• H05-2022 (Leiner) – Addition
• PB04-2022 (Watson) – Side Yard Setback, Rear Yard Setback & Lot Coverage
• PB06-2022 (Bartz) – Rear Yard Setback

The Medford Lakes Planning Board denied a variance application for a sunroom addition (PB04-2022) after public opposition, approved a rear-yard deck/sunroom variance (PB06-2022), and approved a historic bathroom addition (H04-2022). The board also rescheduled one historic application and noted another applicant was absent.

• Denied PB04-2022 (Watson) sunroom addition variance (motion to deny passed)
• Approved PB06-2022 (Bartz) rear-yard deck/sunroom variance
• Approved H04-2022 (Webb) bathroom addition
• Rescheduled H05-2022 to next meeting
• Approved May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding its reorganization meeting, including certifying election results, swearing in new council members, and selecting a mayor and deputy mayor. The council will also consider resolutions, including a shared services agreement with Lumberton for vehicle maintenance, and introduce a bond ordinance for police and fire equipment, road improvements, and other capital items.

• Certification of May 10, 2022 municipal election results
• Oath of office for Councilman Elect Thomas J. Cranston and Dennis O'Neill
• Resolution 95-22 to amend the 2022 capital budget
• Resolution 96-22: shared services agreement with Lumberton for vehicle maintenance
• Ordinance 689 (first reading): $628,000 bond for police/fire equipment, road improvements, and real property

The Borough Council held its rescheduled reorganization meeting, certifying the May 10, 2022 election results and administering oaths to new members. Dr. Gary A. Miller was elected Mayor and William R. Fields was elected Deputy Mayor. The council also approved resolutions confirming these elections, organizing departmental committees, amending the 2022 capital budget, and authorizing a shared services agreement with Lumberton for vehicle maintenance. A bond ordinance for $628,000 in improvements was introduced on first reading.

• Certified May 10, 2022 municipal election results
• Elected Dr. Gary A. Miller as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected William R. Fields as Deputy Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 94-22 organizing council committees and chairpersons (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 95-22 amending 2022 capital budget to add Fire Equipment and Property Purchase projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 96-22 authorizing shared services agreement with Lumberton for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 689 on first reading for $628,000 in capital improvements, with second reading scheduled for August 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Bill List dated July 8, 2022 totaling $936,356.50 (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission is holding its regular meeting to review two historic district applications for home additions, along with routine items like minutes approval and public comment. The meeting is primarily focused on these two applications.

• Application #H04-2022 (Webb) – Small Addition
• Application #H05-2022 (Leiner) – Addition
• Approval of February 3, 2022 regular meeting minutes

The Historic Commission approved two applications for additions to dwellings in the historic district. Application H04-2022 (Webb) for a small addition and H05-2022 (Leiner) for a second-story addition were both approved as submitted. The February 3, 2022 meeting minutes were tabled.

• Approved H04-2022 (Webb) small addition (4-0)
• Approved H05-2022 (Leiner) second-story addition (4-0)
• Tabled February 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding a rescheduled regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including appointing an acting deputy court administrator, cancelling outstanding checks, accepting a $11,445.13 Clean Communities grant, and renewing two alcohol beverage licenses. The council will also hear public comments and review minutes from the June 8 meeting.

• Resolution 87-22: appoint acting deputy court administrator
• Resolution 88-22: cancel outstanding checks from court accounts
• Resolution 89-22: accept $11,445.13 Solid Waste Administration FY2022 Clean Communities grant
• Resolution 90-22: renew club liquor license for Medford Lakes Country Club
• Resolution 91-22: renew plenary retail consumption license for P.J. Whelihan's

The Medford Lakes Borough Council approved several resolutions, including appointing Stacy McBride as Acting Deputy Court Administrator, cancelling outstanding checks, accepting a $11,445.13 Clean Communities Grant, and renewing alcoholic beverage licenses for the Medford Lakes Country Club and P.J. Whelihan's. The council also approved the bill lists totaling $742,164.29. Public comments included concerns about traffic safety on Stokes Road and dam inspections, but no formal action was taken on these topics.

• Approved Resolution 87-22 appointing Stacy McBride as Acting Deputy Court Administrator (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 88-22 cancelling outstanding checks from General and Bail accounts (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 89-22 requesting budget insertion of $11,445.13 Clean Communities Grant (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 90-22 renewing Club liquor license for Medford Lakes Country Club (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 91-22 renewing Plenary Retail Consumption license for P.J. Whelihan's (3-0)
• Approved bill lists totaling $742,164.29 (3-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 municipal budget and consider ordinances to exceed budget appropriation limits. The meeting also includes resolutions for road improvement contract changes and grant applications for trail improvements.

• Public Hearing on CY22 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance 688 regarding exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution 79-22: Reducing 2021 Road Improvement Program contract sum by $5,769.97
• Grant applications for Hiawatha Trail and Mohawk Trail Bikeway improvements
• Resolution 80-22: Purchasing electricity supply services via online auction

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 688, allowing the 2022 budget to exceed the 2.5% state cap by 3.5%, and approved the amended CY22 municipal budget totaling $4,958,788.62. The council also approved several resolutions including a road contract change order, electricity procurement, and two NJDOT grant applications for trail improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance 688 to exceed municipal budget cap by 3.5% for CY2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 77-22 amending the 2022 budget, increasing surplus anticipated to $840,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 78-22 introducing the 2022 municipal budget of $4,958,788.62 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 79-22 approving Change Order 2 for 2021 Road Improvement Program, reducing contract from $567,890.22 to $562,120.25 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 80-22 authorizing electricity purchase via EMEX reverse auction (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 81-22 authorizing NJDOT grant application for Hiawatha Trail improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 82-22 authorizing NJDOT grant application for Mohawk Trail Bikeway Phase II (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 83-22 appointing Lena Creer as Acting Municipal Court Administrator (4-0)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is meeting to consider resolutions for an environmental monitoring access agreement and a shared services agreement with Tabernacle Township. The agenda also includes the receipt of the Planning Board CY21 Annual Report.

• Access agreement with Puritan Oil Company, Inc. for environmental monitoring at Block 30068.01, Lot 2812.01
• Shared services agreement with Tabernacle Township for court facilities and administrative employees
• Review of Planning Board CY21 Annual Report

The Borough Council approved two resolutions: an access agreement with Puritan Oil for environmental monitoring on a tax-sale property, and a shared services agreement with Tabernacle Township for court facilities and administrative employees. The minutes also record approval of the May 11 meeting minutes and the bill list. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 75-22 authorizing access agreement with Puritan Oil for environmental monitoring (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 76-22 authorizing shared services agreement with Tabernacle Township for court facilities and staff (4-0)
• Approved May 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved bill list totaling $147,389.79 plus $10,000 for Inverso Stewart PO#22-00593, with $247.00 deduction (4-0)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular May 2022 meeting. The main items are two resolutions: one granting a rear yard setback variance for porch and sundeck additions to a residential property, and another adopting the annual report required by state law. No applications or historic district items are on the agenda.

• Resolution 05-2022: rear yard setback variance for porch and sundeck additions, Block 30110, Lot 3876
• Resolution 06-2022: adopting annual report per N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.1
• Bill list: Appeal PB02-2022 (Stearn) – professional services (Kingsbury) $150.00
• Minutes of April 21, 2022 regular meeting to be approved

The Planning Board approved Resolution 05-2022 granting a rear yard setback variance for porch and sundeck additions to an existing residential dwelling on Block 30110, Lot 3876. They also adopted Resolution 06-2022, the annual report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.1, and approved the bill list including $150 for professional services. No historic or planning board applications were considered. Public comment raised questions about the annual report's compliance, but the board attorney affirmed it meets legal requirements.

• Approved Resolution 05-2022 granting rear yard setback variance for porch and sundeck additions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2022 annual report pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.1 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list including $150 for professional services (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a property maintenance ordinance and a cap-bank ordinance, and will introduce the 2022 municipal budget. They will also consider resolutions for a shared services agreement, a sewer contract change order, and the sale of police-recovered property. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Ordinance 687 (2nd reading): amends Chapter 181 on property maintenance
• Ordinance 688 (1st reading): exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank for 2022
• Resolution 72-22: change order for Collection System Lining Improvements, decreasing contract from $5,208,903 to $4,635,403 (net decrease $573,500)
• Resolution 74-22: introduce and approve 2022 municipal budget (first reading)
• Resolution 71-22: shared services agreement with Shamong Township for technical assistant to construction official

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 687 updating the property maintenance code to the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, and introduced the 2022 municipal budget (Resolution 74-22) with a public hearing set for June 8. It also approved a shared services agreement with Shamong, a sewer contract change order reducing costs by $573,500, and authorized a police property auction. The meeting was largely routine with no public comments.

• Adopted Ordinance 687 updating property maintenance code to 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 688 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% ($126,242.27) for CY 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 71-22: shared services agreement with Shamong for technical assistant to construction official (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 72-22: Change Order #1 for sewer lining contract, decreasing from $5,208,903 to $4,635,403 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 73-22: public auction of police-recovered property on May 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution 74-22: 2022 municipal budget (first reading) with hearing on June 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Bill List totaling $970,260.84 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold its regular meeting, including a first reading of Ordinance 687, which would amend the property maintenance code. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including bid awards, permit refunds, and raffle licenses, and will hear public comments on agenda items.

• Ordinance 687 (first reading) amending Chapter 181 on property maintenance
• Resolution 64-22 and 65-22: raffle licenses to Mount Holly Twp Education Association for May 21, 2022 at Medford Lakes Country Club
• Resolution 66-22: state contract purchase of eight Office 365 E1 GCC user software licenses
• Resolution 68-22: state contract purchase of 22 sets of coats/pants for the Fire Department
• Resolution 70-22: awarding bid for WWTP stream bank stabilization project

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 687 on first reading to amend Chapter 181, adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code to comply with a municipal court ruling. The council also awarded a $179,969.69 contract to Gerald A. Barrett, LLC for the WWTP Stream Bank Stabilization Project, and approved several resolutions including software and fire equipment purchases, raffle licenses, and refunds.

• Introduced Ordinance 687 amending property maintenance code (first reading)
• Awarded WWTP Stream Bank Stabilization Project bid to Gerald A. Barrett, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $65,311.18 purchase of fire coats/pants from Municipal Emergency Services (5-0)
• Approved $2,682 purchase of Office 365 E1 GCC software from Dell (5-0)
• Approved $79,969.69 increase to Wastewater Buildings & Grounds temporary budget (5-0)
• Approved three maintenance deposit refunds of $1,500 each to Rehmann Plumbing (5-0)
• Approved raffle licenses for Mount Holly Twp Education Association (5-0)
• Approved $15 tree removal application fee refund to Rachel Ulriksen (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board met to review the minutes from the March 17, 2022, regular meeting and consider one planning board application. The agenda included a review of application PB03-2022 regarding a rear yard setback.

• Application PB03-2022 (Stearn) – Rear Yard Setback

The Medford Lakes Planning Board approved application PB03-2022 (Stearn) for a rear yard setback variance, allowing a sunroom/covered porch to be built on an existing concrete slab. The board also approved the March 17, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved PB03-2022 (Stearn) rear yard setback variance (vote: 7-0, with 2 abstentions)
• Approved March 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (vote: 7-0, with 2 abstentions)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including a settlement agreement for litigation, a bid award for a communications antenna site lease, and a sewer utility ratepayer payment plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports from officials.

• Resolution 58-22: Authorizing execution of a settlement agreement to resolve Johansen, et al. v. Borough litigation
• Resolution 60-22: Awarding a bid for the communications antenna site lease
• Resolution 59-22: Approving a sewer utility ratepayer payment plan
• Resolution 55-22: Authorizing a maintenance deposit refund for plumbing and street opening permits
• Resolution 57-22: Authorizing a refund for a tree removal application fee

The Borough Council approved a settlement agreement (Resolution 58-22) to resolve the Johansen, et al. v. Borough litigation over the short-term rental ban. The agreement allows current Airbnb operators to continue for three years, until 3/16/2025, with regular safety inspections, and applies only to the litigants. The Council also approved several other resolutions, including a sewer payment plan for delinquent residents and a cell tower lease with DISH Wireless.

• Approved settlement agreement in Johansen v. Borough short-term rental lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 maintenance deposit refund to Rehmann for plumbing permit (5-0)
• Approved 100% disabled veteran tax exemption for Charles F. Streichert (5-0)
• Approved $15 tree removal application fee refund to Lindsey Kretschy (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 sewer utility ratepayer payment plan (5-0)
• Awarded communications antenna site lease to DISH Wireless L.L.C. at $36,000 annual (5-0)
• Approved bill lists totaling $524,139.33 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board is holding its regular meeting to review a historic district application for demolition and rebuild, consider two resolutions granting bulk variances for detached garages, and address other business. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval, public comment, and a bill list for professional services.

• Historic District Application 20-2018 (MEYER): Demolition of existing house and rebuild new house
• Resolution 02-2022: Bulk variances for a new 2-story detached garage at Block 20001, Lot 10
• Resolution 03-2022: Bulk variances for a new 2-story detached garage at Block 20019, Lot 454.01
• Bill List: $150 for Professional Services (Kingsbury, Esq.) for Appeal #PB01-2022 and $150 for Appeal #PB02-2022

The board approved a historic application (H20-2018) to demolish and rebuild a dwelling at a 1950s-era house, with the new structure being a two-story log-sided home with attached garage. Two resolutions granting bulk variances for detached garages were also approved, and the board approved the February minutes and a bill list.

• Approved historic application H20-2018 (Meyer) for new dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2022 granting bulk variances for detached garage at Block 20001, Lot 10 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2022 granting bulk variances for detached garage at Block 20019, Lot 454.01 (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list of $300 for professional services (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to approve minutes from the February 23, 2022, regular meeting. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding maintenance deposit refunds for plumbing and street opening permits.

• Resolution 53-22: Maintenance deposit refund for certain plumbing and street opening permits
• Resolution 54-22: Maintenance deposit refund for certain plumbing and street opening permits
• Approval of February 23, 2022, meeting minutes

The Medford Lakes Borough Council held its regular meeting on March 9, 2022, and approved two resolutions authorizing maintenance deposit refunds for plumbing and street opening permits. The council also approved the minutes from the February 23, 2022 meeting and the bill lists. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and reports.

• Approved Resolution 53-22: $1,012.50 refund to Hardegen for permit at 133 Algonquin Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 54-22: $1,500.00 refund to Rehmann for plumbing permit at 70 Kosoto Trail (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill lists totaling $1,132,471.90 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2022, at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes resolutions to authorize a drug abuse grant submission, partial construction plumbing permit refunds, re-appointment of emergency management coordinators, and a maintenance deposit refund. The council will also consider minutes from prior meetings, receive reports, and hear public comments, including an email about short-term rentals.

• Resolution 50-22: Authorizing submission of Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse fiscal grant cycle July 2020-June 2025
• Resolution 51-22: Authorizing partial construction plumbing permit refund
• Resolution 52-22: Re-appointing emergency management coordinator and deputy coordinators
• Resolution 53-22: Authorizing maintenance deposit refund for plumbing and street opening permits
• Communication: Email from Bonita & John Narcisi regarding short-term rentals

The Borough Council approved three resolutions: submitting a $6,634 Municipal Alliance grant application, refunding a $96 plumbing permit overpayment, and re-appointing emergency management coordinators. Resolution 53-22 was removed for additional billing. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 50-22 authorizing submission of Municipal Alliance grant application for $6,634 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 51-22 authorizing $96 plumbing permit refund to Brian Gaffney (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 52-22 re-appointing Frank Babinchock as Emergency Management Coordinator and Steven Heicklen and Mark McIntosh as deputies (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 53-22 from agenda for additional police billing information
• Approved bill lists totaling $61,671.60 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board will conduct an oath of office and elect its Chairman, Co-Chairman, and Secretary. The agenda includes several historic district applications and planning board applications regarding lot coverage and setbacks.

• Historic District Applications for detached garages, replacement windows, and a metal roof waiver
• Planning Board Applications PB01-2022 and PB02-2022 regarding yard setbacks and lot coverage
• Resolution 01-2022 to grant bulk variances for additions on Block 30004, Lots 200 and 201
• $150 professional services payment to Robert E. Kingsbury, Esq. for Appeal #PB11-2021

The Medford Lakes Planning Board approved all five applications before it, including three historic applications (a detached garage, window replacement, and a metal roof waiver) and two planning applications for lot coverage and setback variances. The board also approved Resolution 01-2022 granting bulk variances for additions to a residential dwelling, and Resolution PB04-2022 establishing the 2022 meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous, with no nays recorded.

• Approved historic application H01-2022 (Finelli) for a two-story detached garage as submitted.
• Approved historic application H02-2022 (Desman/Mazeall) for window replacement as submitted.
• Approved historic application H03-2022 (Randall/Barr) with a metal roof waiver, despite Historic Commission denial.
• Approved historic application H21-2021 (Kent) for a detached garage with a metal roof waiver.
• Approved planning application PB01-2022 (Kent) for lot coverage and side yard setback variances.
• Approved planning application PB02-2022 (Finelli) for front and side yard setback variances.
• Adopted Resolution 01-2022 granting bulk variances for additions to an existing residential dwelling.
• Adopted Resolution PB04-2022 establishing the 2022 regular meeting schedule (third Thursday monthly).

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including a change order increasing the 2021 Road Improvement Program contract by $60,255.22, a mosquito spraying agreement with Burlington County, and multiple raffle and bingo licenses for local organizations. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Ice Water Rescue and public comment periods.

• Resolution 44-22: Approves Change Order No. 1 for 2021 Road Improvement Program, increasing contract from $507,635.00 to $567,890.22
• Resolution 43-22: Authorizes mayor to execute mosquito spraying agreement with County of Burlington
• Resolution 45-22: Raffle license to Lions Club Medford Lakes Charities for Cub Scout Pack #2048 raffle on March 13, 2022 at 113 Apache Trail
• Resolutions 46-48: Raffle and bingo licenses to Medford Lakes Education Foundation for events at Neeta School and Vaughan Community Hall
• Resolution 49-22: Amends Resolution 30-22 regarding Planning Board alternate member appointment

The Borough Council approved several resolutions, including a $60,255.22 increase for the 2021 Road Improvement Program and a mosquito spraying agreement with Burlington County. It also granted raffle and bingo licenses to local organizations and amended Planning Board appointments. The meeting included a proclamation honoring a resident for a heroic ice rescue.

• Approved mosquito spraying agreement with Burlington County (4-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2021 Road Improvement Program, increasing contract to $567,890.22 (4-0)
• Granted raffle license to Lions Club Medford Lakes Charities for Cub Scout Pack #2048 (4-0)
• Granted 50/50 raffle license to Medford Lakes Education Foundation (4-0)
• Granted bingo license to Medford Lakes Education Foundation (4-0)
• Granted merchandise raffle license to Medford Lakes Education Foundation (4-0)
• Amended Planning Board appointments, appointing Mike Dzwill as Alternate II (4-0)
• Approved bill list totaling $2,499,375.14 (4-0)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission will hold its regular meeting to review two historic district applications: one for a demo/rebuild of a detached garage and another for a new detached garage. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of new and old business.

• Application #H21-2021 (Kent) – Demo/Re-build Detached Garage
• Application #H01-2022 (Finelli) – Detached Garage
• Approval of December 2, 2021 regular meeting minutes

The Historic Commission approved a detached garage for Kent (H21-2021) with a metal roof waiver, approved a detached garage for Finelli (H01-2022), denied a metal roof for Randall/Barr (H03-2022) but recommended a material waiver, and approved replacement windows for Desman/Mazeall (H02-2022). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved detached garage for Kent with metal roof waiver (unanimous)
• Approved detached garage for Finelli (unanimous)
• Denied metal roof for Randall/Barr (unanimous)
• Recommended material waiver for Randall/Barr (unanimous)
• Approved replacement windows for Desman/Mazeall (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council is holding a rescheduled regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda of 21 routine resolutions and a separate list of 20 additional resolutions. These cover annual appointments, financial policies, professional service contracts, and equipment purchases. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items and general comments.

• Resolution 20-22 adopting a temporary budget
• Resolutions 22-29 awarding professional services contracts for auditor, bond counsel, solicitor, prosecutor, architect, and engineer
• Resolution 31-22 authorizing police participation in the 1033 program for excess Department of Defense equipment
• Resolutions 38-40 authorizing state contract purchases of 21 pairs of leather fire boots, 21 sets of coats/pants, and 21 pairs of station/EMS boots for the Fire Department
• Resolution 41-22 authorizing a recycling and solid waste services agreement with Burlington County

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 21 routine resolutions, including appointments, fees, and the temporary budget. It then awarded professional services contracts for auditor, bond counsel, solicitor, prosecutor, public defender, risk management consultant, architects, and engineers. The council also authorized a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Medford Lakes Police Officers Association and approved several equipment purchases for the fire department.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 1-22 through 21-22 (5-0)
• Awarded $30,000 auditor contract to Inverso & Stewart (5-0)
• Awarded $34,500 solicitor contract to Douglas L. Heinold, Esq. (5-0)
• Authorized 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with Police Officers Association (5-0)
• Appointed Peter C. Lange, Jr. as Municipal Court Judge for 3-year term (5-0)
• Approved $9,135 for 21 pairs of leather fire boots (5-0)
• Approved $20,475 for 21 sets of fire coats/pants (5-0)
• Approved $13,520 in 2021 budget transfers (5-0)