Middlesex County public meetings in 2022

MCIA December 2022 Board Meeting

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with NJ Transit for improvements to the New Brunswick Train Station and adopted several 2023 operational and capital budgets. The Board also awarded multiple professional service contracts and approved a settlement for a lawsuit involving the Roosevelt Care Center.

• Approved MOU with NJ Transit for New Brunswick Train Station improvements (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 General Operations budget with $13,482,561 in revenues/expenses (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Roosevelt Care Center Facilities budget of $55,863,589 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $153,999 workers compensation claim administration contract to Inservco Insurance Services (Unanimous)
• Awarded $400,000 general operations legal counsel contract to Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 monthly maintenance shared services agreement with Borough of Carteret for parking garage (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Estate of Jeanne Lausmohr v. Roosevelt Care Center Edison not to exceed $190,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved annual re-appointment of Executive Director H. James Polos (Unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually on December 13, 2022, to approve minutes, receive reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management, DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA, and discuss old business including Administrative Action 006-22 (Solid Waste Management Plan update). New business includes a Municipal Recycling Coordinator meeting with Recycle Coach and 2023 plans. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Administrative Action 006-22 (Solid Waste Management Plan update)
• Municipal Recycling Coordinator meeting with Recycle Coach
• 2023 recycling plans discussion
• Reports from DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA on Middlesex County Landfill

The Solid Waste Advisory Council unanimously approved Administrative Action 006-22 to update the Solid Waste Management Plan. The update includes revised recycling data, food waste generator definitions, and landfill capacity notes. The plan will now be sent to the NJ DEP for review.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Action 006-22 Solid Waste Management Plan update (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda includes only procedural items: approval of minutes from September and October, a Planning Director's report, and staff reports on sustainability and transportation. No resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for action.

• Review of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Planning Director's report
• Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency, and Transportation and Mobility

The Planning Board accepted reports from the Development Review Committee, the Sustainability and Resiliency office, and the Transportation and Mobility group. No new action items or resolutions were decided during the meeting.

• Accepted Development Review Committee report for October and November
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency report regarding the Resilient NJ Action Plan
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility report on First & Last Mile and Electric Vehicle Readiness projects

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee will consider several site plans and subdivision applications, including projects in Edison, Cranbury, Old Bridge, and other municipalities. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of performance guarantees for previously approved developments.

• Release of performance guarantees for 611 Bordentown Avenue (South Amboy), Cambridge Crossing (South Brunswick), and 411 Whitehead Avenue (South River)
• Sketch plat for McDaid (Monroe) and Monroe Veterans Housing (Monroe)
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Final subdivision application for Cozzens Lane (North Brunswick)
• Site plans for Cranbury Station Road (Cranbury), WuXi 7 Clarke Drive (Cranbury), and Starbucks Metuchen (Metuchen)

The Committee approved several minor subdivisions and site plans, including a facility in Cranbury and housing in Monroe. Multiple projects were granted 30-day extensions or conditional approvals. The board also authorized the return of three performance guarantees.

• Approved minor subdivisions for Robert McDaid and Monroe Veteran’s Housing
• Approved WuXi 7 Clarke Drive site plan in Cranbury
• Conditionally approved Cozzens Lane final subdivision in North Brunswick
• Conditionally approved site plans for Starbucks Metuchen, 111 Main Street, and Ria Mar
• Conditionally approved Prologis Nixon Park trailer parking and Beth Israel Cemetery mausoleum
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge and Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses
• Designated MBI Industries LLC and 32 Union Street as Exempt Site Plans
• Approved return of performance guarantees for 611 Bordentown Ave, Cambridge Crossing, and 411 Whitehead Ave

WDB Youth Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on WIOA structural changes, ELITE Youth Program metrics, and upcoming WIOA Local and Regional Plan updates for 2023.

• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

WDB Literacy Committee

The Middlesex County WDB Literacy Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes, receive updates from libraries and literacy agencies, and discuss VITA tax preparation volunteer training and NJALL board member recruitment. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• VITA Tax Preparation – Volunteer Training
• NJALL Board Member Recruitment
• Updates from Libraries, WLL, and Other Literacy Agencies

The committee held a series of updates regarding adult literacy programs, ESL demographics, and tax preparation services. No substantive policy decisions were made, and action on the September 13, 2022, minutes was deferred due to lack of quorum from that meeting.

• Deferred action on September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

December Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to adopt minutes from November and receive board reports. No old business is on the agenda. The meeting includes commissioner and public comment periods.

• Adoption of minutes from the November meetings
• Board Reports under New Business
• Commissioner Comment period
• Public Comment period

The Board of Elections voted to reject specific categories of mail-in ballots and those with non-matching signatures. The board also approved the minutes from November meetings.

• Rejected ballots with missing certificates (1), no ballot enclosed (2), bearer limit exceeded (1), and incomplete bearer (1) (4-0)
• Rejected ballots with missing signatures (17) and printed signatures (14) if cure letters are not returned (4-0)
• Rejected 10 mail-in ballots due to non-matching signatures
• Accepted 1 mail-in ballot with non-matching signature
• Approved November meeting minutes (4-0)

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to discuss an emergent matter related to the 2022 General Election. The only item of new business is a review of provisional ballots from that election. No old business is listed.

• Review of 2022 General Election provisional ballots

Provisional Ballot Hearing

The Board of Elections voted on the validity of provisional ballots, including those challenged for residency and those with missing signatures. Some ballots were accepted for partial counting based on residency, while others were rejected due to signature mismatches.

• Accepted 1 provisional ballot for a voter residing in New Brunswick (4-0)
• Accepted 4 provisional ballots for non-residents to be counted only for races in their actual municipality of residence (4-0)
• Approved rejection of 17 ballots with missing signatures if cure letters are not returned (4-0)
• Rejected 12 ballots due to signature mismatch
• Scheduled emergency meeting for November 21, 2022, to address remaining ballots and certify the election

Post-Election Mail-in Ballot Hearing

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on challenged post-election mail-in ballots. The board rejected ballots for various deficiencies, including missing enclosures and signature mismatches, and established a rule for unreturned cure letters.

• Rejected 28 ballots across categories including moved out of county, no ballot enclosed, and exposed ballots (6-0)
• Rejected 1 marked ballot (6-0)
• Rejected 21 ballots for signature mismatch and accepted 1
• Approved rejection of ballots with printed or missing signatures if cure letters are not returned (6-0)

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) meeting scheduled for November 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 13, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled for November 9, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several subdivision and site plan applications across multiple municipalities, including a QuickChek in Edison, a Starbucks in Metuchen, and a warehouse in Cranbury. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses (Cranbury) - preliminary and final subdivision and site plan
• QuickChek Corporation (Edison) - site plan
• Starbucks Metuchen III, LLC (Metuchen) - site plan
• Chick-fil-A, Inc. (Old Bridge) - site plan
• Proposed Warehouse SEI Keasby Urban Renewal (Woodbridge) - site plan

The Committee approved several subdivision and site plan applications, including projects in Cranbury, Edison, and Woodbridge. Several other applications received conditional approval or 30-day extensions. The committee also authorized the return of three performance guarantees.

• Approved minor subdivision for Estate of Catherine Kasziba (South Brunswick)
• Approved major subdivision for Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses
• Approved major subdivision for 51 Holly Road Associates, LLC (Edison)
• Conditionally approved final subdivision for Muslim Center of Middlesex County
• Approved site plan for Gordon Brower Avenue (Edison)
• Approved site plan for Chick-fil-A Old Bridge
• Approved site plan for JAP Hospitality, LLC (Woodbridge)
• Approved return of performance guarantees for Mascia Enterprises, Brandon Estates, and 302 Main Street

MCIA November 2022 Board Meeting

The Board approved a payment of $3,808,265.84 for expenses and authorized several insurance and benefit renewals for 2023. The meeting included the swearing-in of a new commissioner and the election of new officers. A presentation was given regarding the NJ Helix Project and the HUB-Innovation Center.

• Approved $3,808,265.84 in expense payments (Unanimous)
• Authorized United Roosevelt Savings Bank as an additional depository (Unanimous)
• Approved workers compensation insurance renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company not to exceed $90,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved dental benefit renewals with Delta Dental (max $99,000), Flagship Health Systems Dental (max $17,000), and Healthplex Dental (max $145,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved vision benefit renewal with National Vision Administrators, LLC (max $5,000) (Unanimous)
• Elected Paul Abbey as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Christine D’Agostino as Secretary and Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Swore in Lois Yukna as a new Commissioner

November Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The Board of Elections is meeting to adopt minutes from October and take public comment. The agenda lists no old or new business items, making this a routine procedural meeting.

• Adoption of October meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Board of Elections reviewed mail-in ballots recommended for rejection and addressed challenged ballots from Perth Amboy. The Board approved the October meeting minutes and voted to accept one overseas ballot and eight challenged ballots.

• Approved October meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted one overseas ballot (6-0)
• Rejected 29 ballots for missing certificates
• Rejected 110 ballots for no ballot enclosed
• Rejected 8 ballots for incomplete bearer
• Rejected 13 ballots for moving out of county
• Rejected 39 ballots for incomplete ID
• Rejected challenges to 8 Perth Amboy ballots and accepted them (6-0)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed jobseeker recruitment tools from Metrix Learning and analyzed August 2022 labor market data. The session included discussions on Work Based Learning training and the upcoming November 16, 2022, Job & Resource Fair.

• Approved August 4, 2022, meeting minutes

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss strategies for attracting new members. The agenda also includes a subcommittee discussion regarding an event for Autism Awareness Month in April 2023.

• Subcommittee for Autism Awareness Month (April 2023)
• Membership attraction strategies
• Mission and vision survey

The committee approved the August 2, 2022 meeting minutes and established a subcommittee to plan an event for Autism Awareness Month in April 2023. Members discussed strategies for increasing committee membership and improving event attendance through hybrid or interactive formats.

• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Formed Subcommittee for April 2023 Autism Awareness Month event

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will consider adopting its 2023 meeting schedule and hold a right-to-farm hearing on a complaint filed by Monroe Township regarding a commercial farm determination for property at 424 Hoffman Station Road.

• Right-to-farm hearing on complaint filed by Monroe Township; applicant Richard and James Smentkowski, Block 32, Lots 2.1 and 2.3, 424 Hoffman Station Road
• Consideration of resolution adopting 2023 regular meeting schedule
• Status of farmland preservation applications (see attached matrix)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 special meeting

The Board determined that Smentkowski Farms is a commercial farm and that its hauling and dumpster activities are related to agricultural operations. This decision follows a complaint by Monroe Township regarding noise and commercial business use of the property.

• Confirmed Smentkowski Farms is a commercial farm (6-0)
• Determined that the farm's hauling/dumpster activity is related to agriculture (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Schedule of Regular Meetings (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 8, 2022 Special Meeting with one correction (6-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily to adopt WIOA local governance policies as an action item requiring a quorum. The agenda also includes presentations, consent agenda items, and updates on human resources, local and regional WIOA plans, and marketing.

• Adoption of WIOA Local Governance Policies (action item requiring quorum)
• Presentation on WIOA Local Governance by Kevin Kurdziel
• Consent agenda includes correspondence, minutes approval, board membership updates, and committee reports
• New Business: Human Resource Update, Local and Regional WIOA Plans, Marketing

The Board unanimously approved WDB Resolution PY-22-01-R to formalize policies PY-2022-01 through 09. Members also discussed a required restructuring of local workforce areas to comply with WIOA legislation by 2024.

• Approved WDB Resolution PY-22-01-R and Policies PY-2022-01 – 09 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted board membership updates, including new member Kim Bonaccorso (Unanimous)

MCIA October 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority introduced its 2023 operational budget totaling $74,987,496 and approved a memorandum of understanding with NJ Transit for the New Brunswick Train Station project, which includes $45 million in state funding. The board also certified its 2021 annual audit, introduced separate budgets for general operations, golf course, Roosevelt Care Center, North Brunswick train station, Carteret parking garage, and New Brunswick cancer center parking garage, and approved $3,611,555.72 in expenses. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Introduced 2023 Authority operational budget of $74,987,496 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 general operations budget of $13,482,561 and capital budget of $30,020,513 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 golf course operations budget of $1,503,548 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 Roosevelt Care Center facilities budget of $55,863,589 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 North Brunswick train station project budget of $1,500,000 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 Carteret parking garage project budget of $519,798 (unanimous)
• Introduced 2023 New Brunswick cancer center parking garage project budget of $2,118,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with NJ Transit for New Brunswick train station project, with $45M state funding (unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to receive reports from waste management agencies and the DEP. The body will discuss updates to the Solid Waste Management Plan and municipal program summaries.

• Administrative Action 006-22: Solid Waste Management Plan update (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 005-22: Facility Deletions
• Administrative Action 007-22: Municipal Program Summary Update
• Reports from DEP, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved two administrative actions: one for facility deletions (AA 005-22) and one updating the Municipal Program Summary (AA 007-22), both unanimously. A draft Solid Waste Management Plan update was discussed but will be voted on at the December meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved AA 005-22 (Facility Deletions) unanimously
• Approved AA 007-22 (Municipal Program Summary Update) unanimously
• Discussed but tabled vote on Solid Waste Management Plan update (AA 006-22) until December meeting

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is reviewing several development projects. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision applications and various site plans across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for Mascia Enterprises (Carteret), Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick), and 302 Main Street (Woodbridge)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Gillette Enterprises (Sayreville) and Lagrutta – Russo, LLC (Woodbridge)
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for Vermella East Brunswick (East Brunswick), 2 Center Street (Edison), and The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Site plans including Starbucks Metuchen (Metuchen), Taco Bell-North Brunswick (North Brunswick), and Acme Nissan (South Brunswick)
• Site plans including Centra Redevelopment Woodmont Metropark (Woodbridge) and Tanglewood Terrace (Piscataway)

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee approved, conditionally approved, or granted extensions for 24 subdivision and site plan applications. All decisions followed staff recommendations and passed unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Conditionally approved Gillette Enterprises minor subdivision in Sayreville (SY-SUB-1103)
• Conditionally approved Lagrutta-Russo minor subdivision in Woodbridge (WO-SUB-1090)
• Conditionally approved Vermella East Brunswick major subdivision (EB-SUB-1077)
• Approved Vermella East Brunswick site plan (EB-SP-1084)
• Approved Sujnana Religious & Charitable Foundation site plan in Edison (ED-SP-1099)
• Approved Tanglewood Terrace Apartments site plan in Piscataway (PI-SP-1093)
• Approved Acme Nissan site plan in South Brunswick (SB-SP-1078)
• Approved Komatsu America Corp site plan in South Plainfield (SP-SP-1083)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from July 12, 2022, and receive a report from the Development Review Committee. The meeting includes staff reports on sustainability, transportation, and regional planning.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report of the Development Review Committee
• Staff report on Sustainability and Resiliency
• Staff report on Transportation and Mobility
• Staff report on Regional Planning and Local Technical Assistance

The Middlesex County Planning Board met on October 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting. The board also approved reports from the Development Review Committee, Sustainability and Resiliency, and Transportation and Mobility. No substantive decisions on applications or ordinances were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee report for September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainability and Resiliency staff report (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation and Mobility staff report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a draft agenda review. The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate and a list of county departments without specific action items or proposals.

October Board Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to adopt the minutes from the August 4, 2022 and September 1, 2022 meetings.

• Adoption of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Middlesex County Board of Elections approved the opening and canvassing of mail-in ballots five days before Election Day. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved opening and canvassing of mail-in ballots 5 days prior to Election Day (6-0)
• Approved August 8, 2022 amended minutes and September 1, 2022 minutes (6-0)

WDB One Stop Committee

The committee approved minutes from June 28, 2022, and discussed a mandated restructuring to separate the Workforce Development Board from the Office of Career Opportunity by early 2023, with new RFPs for One-Stop Operator, Career Services, and Youth Provider. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 28, 2022 by affirmation
• Discussed restructuring to separate WDB from Office of Career Opportunity by early 2023
• Noted upcoming GSETA conference (virtual, Oct 18-19, $275 registration)

WDB Youth Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting. Staff reported 102 clients enrolled in the youth program, 36 obtained their HSE, and Middlesex College was awarded to oversee the HSE program for 2022. A guest speaker from Wellspring Center for Prevention discussed substance use prevention resources.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 YAC meeting (motion passed)

MCIA September 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) held a special meeting on September 29, 2022, to address a prior meeting where the public could not access the session. The board unanimously approved five resolutions, including a change order increasing the annual curbside recycling contract with Central Jersey Waste from $6.9M to $8.29M due to new units and municipalities. Other approvals included the purchase of 1,200 recycling containers for $22,200, a $324,450 insurance assessment payment, adoption of the 2023 employee classification code, and payment of $4.33M in expenses. No public comments were made.

• Approved Change Order #1 for curbside recycling, increasing annual contract to $8,290,532.58 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1,200 recycling containers from TMF Corp. for $22,200 (unanimous)
• Approved $324,450 annual insurance assessment to Middlesex County Insurance Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Code of Classifications for employee titles and salary ranges (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,331,807.13 in expenses (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

WDB Literacy Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings held in March and June. The agenda includes updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies.

• Review of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

The committee approved minutes from March and June 2022 meetings with abstentions. Members reported on enrollment, grants, and staffing challenges at libraries and literacy agencies. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting (motion by D'Amico, second by Tomkins; Class-Rivera and Klein abstained)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting (motion by Class-Rivera, second by Pandey; D'Amico, Tomkins, and Klein abstained)

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to review various subdivision and site plan applications. The agenda includes minor and major subdivisions as well as 25 different site plan proposals across multiple municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for QuickChek in Edison
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for 212 Durham Urban (Metuchen), Concordia MZL, LLC (Monroe), and Segme Old Bridge and The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Final subdivision applications for Segme Old Bridge, 90 Hancock Road (Piscataway), and Carnegie Crossing (South Brunswick)
• Site plan for a 40-unit motel at 1799 Highway 9 in Old Bridge
• Site plan for South Brunswick Library Expansion

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee approved, conditionally approved, or granted extensions for over 30 subdivision and site plan applications across multiple municipalities. All motions passed unanimously on staff recommendations. No public comments were made.

• Conditionally approved QuickChek minor subdivision in Edison (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision for 212 Durham Urban Renewal Entity in Metuchen (unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision for Segme Old Bridge GC in Old Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Virginia Dare Extract Co. in Carteret (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved site plan for EVOX NJ Brunswick 9 in East Brunswick (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Hidden Lake Town Center Conversion in North Brunswick (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved site plan for South Brunswick Library Expansion (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extension for The Green at Old Bridge site plan (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the Proposed Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Plan 2022, titled 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.' The board is considering adopting this plan as an element of the Middlesex County Master Plan.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Plan 2022

The board unanimously adopted the 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan as an element of the County Master Plan, making the county eligible for a $2 million state Planning Incentive Grant. The plan updates the Agricultural Development Area map and outlines strategies to support farming. The board also approved minutes from June 14, 2022, and accepted reports from the Development Review Committee and staff on sustainability, transportation, and regional planning.

• Adopted 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan as Master Plan element (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Planning Director's report (unanimous)
• Accepted Development Review Committee report (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainability and Resiliency report (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation and Mobility report (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Planning and Local Technical Assistance report (unanimous)
• Appointed two new Development Review Committee members

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will begin the meeting with a tour of the MCUA Wastewater Treatment facility. The agenda includes reports from various agencies and discussions regarding solid waste management plans and municipal program updates.

• Tour of MCUA Wastewater Treatment facility
• Administrative Action 006-22: Solid Waste Management Plan update (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 005-22: Facility Deletions (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 007-22: Municipal Program Summary Update (discussion only)

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) met on September 13, 2022. The council approved the minutes of the June 12, 2022 meeting and excused absences, both unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the council discussed three proposed administrative actions (005-22, 006-22, 007-22) regarding Solid Waste Management Plan updates, facility deletions, and municipal program summaries, with votes expected at the October meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved excused absences for Reed, Clark, Grippe, Smalley, Troy (unanimous)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will hold public hearings to consider amendments to Agricultural Development Area (ADA) criteria and the 2022 ADA map. The board will also consider the adoption of the 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan titled 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.'

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to MCADB Agricultural Development Area Criteria
• Public hearing on the proposed Agricultural Development Area (ADA Map) Amendment
• Public hearing on the 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.' Farmland Preservation Plan 2022
• Review of Farmland Preservation Applications status

The board unanimously approved three resolutions: amending the criteria for an Agricultural Development Area (ADA) to add consistency with local land use plans, adopting the amended 2022 ADA map (net reduction of 1,367 acres to 13,831 acres), and adopting the 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.' These actions are required to continue receiving state cost-share funding for farmland preservation.

• Approved resolution amending ADA criteria to add consistency with local land use plans (6-0)
• Approved resolution adopting amended 2022 ADA map (6-0)
• Approved resolution adopting 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)

September Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to adopt minutes from August 4, 2022, and review administration reports. The agenda includes a discussion on early voting locations under old business.

• Early Voting Locations
• Adoption of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Administration Reports

The Middlesex County Board of Elections approved 10 early voting locations for the November General Election, with one change: the Edison location moved from the Senior Center to the Minnie Veal Recreation Center due to renovations. The board also tabled approval of the August 4, 2022 meeting minutes until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 10 early voting locations for November General Election (6-0)
• Tabled approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

MCIA August 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority unanimously approved resolutions authorizing up to $20 million in county-guaranteed revenue bonds for its annual capital equipment leasing program, which provides leasing opportunities to municipalities for vehicles and other equipment. The board also approved pre-paying up to $250,000 in Amtrak permit and environmental risk fees for the North Brunswick train station project, and authorized $3,756,429.70 in expenses. No new business was discussed, and public comments included questions about New Brunswick's participation and recycling service delays.

• Approved $20M bond issuance for capital equipment leasing program (unanimous)
• Approved pre-payment of up to $250,000 to Amtrak for North Brunswick train station fees (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $3,756,429.70 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

There will be no SWAC meeting held on August 9, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is reviewing several subdivision and site plan applications. The agenda includes discussions on major subdivisions, final plats, and various site plans across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for 251 Dock’s Corner, LLC in Monroe
• Release of performance guarantees for Mt. Hebron Cemetery Association, Inc in Old Bridge
• Release of performance guarantees for United Parcel Services, Inc. in South Brunswick
• Preliminary subdivision applications for Mount’s Mills Road, The Green at Old Bridge, Serenity Walk, and Carnegie Crossing
• Final subdivision application for Vermella New Brunswick RTF LLC in New Brunswick

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee approved multiple site plans and subdivisions, including conditional approvals for major projects like the Rutgers Health NJ Innovation Hub Phase I and Carnegie Crossing. Three performance guarantees were returned, and several applications received 30-day extensions. All decisions were unanimous except one abstention.

• Approved conditional approval for 202 Mount's Mills Road & 490 Buckelew Avenue subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved conditional approval for Serenity Walk subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved conditional approval for Carnegie Crossing subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved conditional approval for Rutgers Health NJ Innovation Hub Phase I site plan (passed; Chairman Johnson abstained)
• Approved conditional approval for Jewish Renaissance Medical Center site plan (unanimous)
• Approved return of performance guarantee for 251 Dock's Corner, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for The Green at Old Bridge subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved exempt site plan for Ehab Ibrahim/Jamesburg Veterinary Hospital (unanimous)

August Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss early voting locations and review administration reports. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel and a lease.

• Early Voting Locations
• Administration Reports
• Executive Session regarding Personnel and Lease

The Middlesex County Board of Elections approved moving Sayreville District 26 polling location to Truman School for the October 6 special school election. A motion to reapprove the current 10 early voting locations for the General Election failed on a 3-3 tie vote, with Chairman Engel, Commissioner Katz, and Commissioner Bengivenga voting no. The board will continue searching for an 11th location, possibly in Dunellen, Middlesex, or South Plainfield, pending county funding. Minutes from May and June were approved 6-0.

• Approved minutes of May and June meetings (6-0)
• Approved moving Sayreville District 26 polling location to Truman School (6-0)
• Motion to approve current 10 early voting locations failed (3-3)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The Business Strategies Committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting. Members discussed using LinkedIn to increase business outreach, forming a Middlesex County HR Manager committee, and modifying employer services. The Small Business Taskforce item was tabled until more members are present.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 meeting
• Tabled Small Business Taskforce discussion

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting and discuss an event for Disability Employment Awareness Month. The agenda also includes guest introductions and miscellaneous business.

• Review of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Disability Employment Awareness Month event

The committee reviewed and approved the May 3, 2022 minutes, with two members voting and others abstaining due to prior absence. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussing potential events for Disability Employment Awareness Month and other outreach ideas. Members considered various formats, including hiring events, career cafés, and virtual options, but no concrete plans were finalized.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 meeting (2-0, others abstained)

Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The Board will review the PY-2022 budget overview and consider a budget approval action item. The meeting includes presentations on disability etiquette and updates regarding board membership, human resources, and WIOA local governance policy.

• PY-2022 Budget Overview presentation
• Budget Approval action item
• Board Membership Updates including reappointments, resignations, and nominations
• WIOA Local Governance Policy discussion
• Human Resource Updates

The Workforce Development Board unanimously approved the PY-2022 budget, allowing it to be inserted into the county budget. The board also unanimously accepted the consent agenda, including minutes and membership updates. Discussions covered WIOA compliance restructuring, staff vacancies, and future RFP review plans.

• Approved PY-2022 budget for county budget insertion (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including April 26, 2022 minutes and membership updates (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Thomas Iverson and appointment of Jorge Diaz as Magnet Schools representative
• Discussed WIOA restructuring with procurement expected Spring 2023
• Decided not to fill Deputy Director position due to restructuring
• Planned to form RFP Review Committee with at least five private-sector members

MCIA July 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority approved three resolutions: designating Kevin McQueeney as Affirmative Action Compliance Officer with a $17,500 compliance threshold, authorizing a contract to join the Cranford Cooperative Pricing System, and approving payment of expenses totaling $4,638,033.84. All resolutions passed unanimously, except Commissioner Abbey abstained from the expenses vote as it pertained to him. The board also discussed recycling delays due to nationwide staffing issues and construction progress on the Morris Cancer Center and Valenti School projects.

• Approved resolution designating Kevin McQueeney as Affirmative Action Compliance Officer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting $17,500 compliance threshold for procurement (unanimous)
• Approved contract to join Cranford Cooperative Pricing System (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $4,638,033.84 (majority; Abbey abstained)
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to review several subdivision applications and site plans. The agenda includes a mix of minor and major subdivisions and ten specific site plan reviews across multiple municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for 566 & 568 Ryders Lane in East Brunswick
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for The Green at Old Bridge and Vermella New Brunswick RTF
• Final application for Hidden Meadows in Monroe
• Site plan for Fulton’s Landing in Sayreville
• Site plan for Dayton 3 (161 Docks Corner Road) in South Brunswick

The Development Review Committee approved several subdivision and site plan applications, including conditional approval for the Vermella New Brunswick development on Route 1, which includes 720 housing units. The committee also granted conditional approvals for other projects, approved one final subdivision, and granted 30-day extensions for others. Public comments raised concerns about affordability and transit for Vermella, but the committee noted its limited jurisdiction over zoning and affordable housing.

• Approved sketch plat for 566 & 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick (conditional)
• Granted 30-day extension for The Green at Old Bridge preliminary major subdivision
• Granted conditional approval for Vermella New Brunswick preliminary major subdivision
• Approved final subdivision for Hidden Meadows, Monroe
• Granted 30-day extension for The Green at Old Bridge site plan
• Granted conditional approval for Vermella New Brunswick site plan, including traffic study recommendations
• Granted exempt site plan for Azcona, Gloria Legacy, LLC, New Brunswick
• Granted conditional approval for Dunkin' Donuts, North Brunswick

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site-specific amendment application regarding the Lower-Raritan Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan. This item concerns a proposed multi-family housing project by Edgewood Properties in Monroe Township.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) for Edgewood Properties, Block 36, Lots 13, 14, & 15 (Monroe Parke Section 4) in Monroe Township

The Middlesex County Planning Board approved a site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for Edgewood Properties' proposed multi-family housing project in Monroe Township, adding 99.6 acres to the sewer service area. The approval is contingent on all required state, county, and municipal permits. The board also approved the May 10, 2022 minutes and accepted reports from the Development Review Committee and staff.

• Approved WQMP amendment for 99.6 acres sewer service area for Monroe Parke Section 4 (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (motion passed)
• Accepted Development Review Committee report (motion passed)
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency staff report (motion passed)
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility staff report (motion passed)
• Accepted Regional Planning and Local Assistance staff report (motion passed)

SWAC Meeting

The scheduled SWAC meeting for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled. A subcommittee has been formed to review and update the County Solid Waste Management Plan in place of this meeting.

• Cancellation of the July 12, 2022, SWAC meeting
• Formation of a subcommittee to review and update the County Solid Waste Management Plan

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to conduct reorganization elections and review a site-specific amendment for a multi-family housing project. The body will also receive a status update on the NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.

• Election of Vice Chair and Secretary
• Site-Specific Amendment application for Edgewood Properties (Monroe Parke Section 4) in Monroe Township
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project

The board approved a site-specific amendment to expand the sewer service area for the proposed Monroe Parke Section 4 multi-family housing project in Monroe Township, contingent on all required state, county, and municipal permits. The project includes 923 townhouses and apartments, with 808 units outside the current sewer service area. The vote was 13-1-1, with Alice Tempel voting no and Chris Smiga abstaining.

• Approved sewer service area expansion for Monroe Parke Section 4 (13-1-1)
• Elected Dawn Gardella-Corcoran as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Bill Schultz as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2022 minutes with correction (unanimous)

WDB One Stop Committee

The committee approved the March 24, 2022 minutes by affirmation. Staff reported a 4% funding increase for the new program year, no staff reductions expected, but possible service cuts to Workforce Learning Link due to a state-wide funding decrease. Eight positions are vacant, including Deputy Director, with interviews ongoing. A contract was approved for LinkedIn Talent Insights and LinkedIn Recruiter, making Middlesex the first WDB in NJ to use them. A new partner, the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, was proposed for the MOU.

• Approved minutes from March 24, 2022 by affirmation
• Approved contract for LinkedIn Talent Insights and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Proposed adding Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired as One-Stop partner (pending objections)

WDB Literacy Committee

The Literacy Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and receive updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies. The agenda includes a pending guest speaker and miscellaneous business.

• Review of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

The Literacy Committee postponed approval of the March 8, 2022 meeting minutes due to insufficient voting members present. Members heard a presentation on high school equivalency tests and received updates from libraries and literacy agencies, including program changes and challenges. No formal decisions were made beyond the postponement.

• Postponed approval of March 8, 2022 minutes to next meeting

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and various agencies. The body will also hold a discussion regarding an update to the Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Discussion of Solid Waste Management Plan update
• DEP report
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report
• MCIA report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved the May 10, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction, and approved excused absences for four members. The Division of Solid Waste Management reported on grants, litter abatement funding, and recycling outreach. A discussion-only update on the Solid Waste Management Plan (last updated 2012) was held, with volunteers named to a subcommittee for the update process.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes with correction to add excused absences (unanimous)
• Approved excused absences for Sondermeyer, O'Reilly, Coleman, Covino (unanimous)
• Volunteers Barone, Tempel, Slomian agreed to serve on SWMP update subcommittee

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review site plans and subdivision requests across multiple municipalities including Edison, Old Bridge, and Piscataway.

• Site plan review for 17 projects, including the JCC of Middlesex Emanu-El Building Expansion in Edison
• Site plan review for the Spotswood Logistics Center (RG Spotswood LLC)
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge (Alfieri Old Bridge Associates, LLC)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Rivendell Lights in Edison and The Hub/NBPA Subdivision in New Brunswick
• Memorialization of resolution for The Links at Edison (Markim Developers, LLC)

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee unanimously approved or conditionally approved 17 development applications, including subdivisions, site plans, and exempt site plans, and granted 30-day extensions for three projects. The committee also memorialized a conditional approval for The Links at Edison and approved the April 12, 2022 minutes.

• Approved Rivendell Lights minor subdivision (SUB-200) unanimously
• Approved The Hub/NBPA minor subdivision (SUB-187) unanimously
• Granted 30-day extension for The Green at Old Bridge preliminary major subdivision (OB-303) unanimously
• Conditionally approved 587-591 Roosevelt Road site plan (SP-137) unanimously
• Approved NDK Realty site plan (SP-195) unanimously
• Granted exempt site plan for Edison Car Wash (SP-130) unanimously
• Granted exempt site plan for Proposed City and Retail Store (SP-130) unanimously
• Granted exempt site plan for Gordon-Middlesex Avenue (SP-151) unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Development Review Committee. The board will also hear staff reports regarding sustainability, resiliency, transportation, and regional planning.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report of the Development Review Committee
• Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency
• Staff reports on Transportation and Mobility

The Middlesex County Planning Board approved the March 8, 2022 minutes and accepted staff reports on development, sustainability, transportation, and regional planning. The board also voted to suspend July and August meetings, subject to recall by the Chairman. No substantive decisions were made on applications or resolutions.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022
• Accepted Development Review Committee report (15 applications processed)
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency report
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility report
• Accepted Regional Planning and Local Assistance report
• Suspended July and August meetings subject to recall

Provisional Ballot Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections held a post-election hearing to review and vote on mail-in and provisional ballots that staff recommended be rejected. The Board voted 5-0 to reject all ballots in the listed categories, including hundreds of provisional ballots and dozens of mail-in ballots, and also rejected ballots from four unsealed provisional ballot bags. Two challenges to Piscataway Ward 3 early voting ballots were addressed: one was withdrawn, and the other was rejected, allowing the ballot to be accepted.

• Rejected challenge against Aamer Baig's ballot, accepted ballot (5-0)
• Rejected 1 Republican mail-in ballot for party privilege date too late (5-0)
• Rejected 8 Republican mail-in ballots for voting wrong party (5-0)
• Rejected 1 Republican mail-in ballot for no ballot enclosed (5-0)
• Rejected 16 Democrat mail-in ballots for voting wrong party (5-0)
• Rejected 2 Democrat mail-in ballots for voting both ballots (5-0)
• Rejected 1 Democrat mail-in ballot for missing certification (5-0)
• Rejected 15 Democrat mail-in ballots for incomplete bearer portion (5-0)

MCIA June 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority unanimously approved four resolutions, including a design phase agreement with Amtrak for the North Brunswick train station project, an amendment to the tax regulatory agreement for the sale of the New Brunswick Apartments, a Local Finance Board application for up to $20 million in capital equipment financing, and payment of expenses totaling $4,505,351.94. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved design phase agreement with Amtrak for North Brunswick train station (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to tax regulatory agreement for sale of New Brunswick Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 2022 Local Finance Board application for up to $20,000,000 capital equipment lease program (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $4,505,351.94 (unanimous)

June Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No old business or new business items are listed for decision or discussion.

The Middlesex County Board of Elections voted 6-0 to reject 271 mail-in ballots across multiple categories (e.g., moved out of county, ID not provided, incomplete bearer information, missing certification, voted wrong party, no ballot enclosed) and to accept 1 ballot with a signature mismatch. The board also voted 6-0 to record the count of each rejected category in the minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rejected 271 mail-in ballots across all categories (6-0)
• Accepted 1 ballot with signature mismatch (6-0)
• Approved recording category counts in minutes (6-0)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is holding a special meeting to address old business. The primary focus is a conflict resolution regarding a property in Cranbury Township.

• Resolution of Right to Farm Conflict Resolution findings and recommendations regarding a complaint by Ralph Izzo and application by Rodana Salih for Lot 2.03 in Block 21, Cranbury Township

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board approved a resolution memorializing its April 13, 2022 decision on a Right to Farm conflict complaint filed by Ralph Izzo and a site-specific agricultural management practice application by landowner Rodana Salih for a Cranbury property. The resolution passed unanimously (5-0). Public comment included Izzo and Mansha Al-Shujairi, who indicated they would appeal the decision to the SADC within 45 days.

• Approved resolution on Right to Farm conflict and agricultural management practice determination (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of April 13, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

MCIA May 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority unanimously approved all resolutions, including amending the 2022 operating budget to reflect revenue and expenses for the Carteret Parking Garage acquisition, authorizing insurance procurement for Roosevelt Care Center facilities, approving the purchase of one vehicle, and paying $3,724,001.07 in expenses. The board also approved the April 13, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 operating budget amendment for Carteret Parking Garage (unanimous)
• Authorized insurance procurement for Roosevelt Care Center up to $660,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one vehicle up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of expenses totaling $3,724,001.07 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and various agencies. The body will also address a name change for the Clean Earth Intermodal Facility.

• Administrative Action 004-22: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility name change
• Reports from DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council re-elected its current officers and approved the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting. The council also approved Administrative Action 004-22, a name change for the Clean Earth intermodal facility, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-elected Neil Blitz as Chairperson, Gary Sondermeyer as First Vice Chair, and Erin Maguire as Second Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Action 004-22 (Clean Earth Intermodal Facility name change) with one abstention

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee will review several items including the release of performance guarantees and new site plan applications. The agenda includes discussions on various residential, commercial, and industrial projects across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for 10 projects including Toll JM EB Residential Urban Renewal and McDonald’s Edison
• Preliminary subdivision applications for The Green at Old Bridge and Colonial Oaks South Plainfield
• Final subdivision applications for 36 Haypress Road and 1145 Foster Avenue
• Site plan reviews for 12 projects including EVOX NJ Brunswick 9 LLC and Chemspace US Inc.

The Development Review Committee approved a conditional site plan for The Links at Edison, a residential development on Plainfield Road, with a caveat that the driveway must operate satisfactorily with the County Road. The board also approved several other site plans and subdivisions, and released performance guarantees for multiple projects. Public comments raised concerns about traffic and safety, but the board noted that setback is a municipal issue.

• Approved The Links at Edison site plan with conditional approval (unanimous)
• Approved 740 Old Post Rd-American Outdoor Advertising site plan (unanimous)
• Approved 484 Plainfield Avenue site plan with conditional approval (unanimous)
• Approved Colonial Oaks subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 36 Haypress Road final subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 1145 Foster Avenue final subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge, Crossman Development, and Bridge Acquisition (unanimous)
• Released performance guarantees for 10 projects including Toll JM EB Residential and McDonald's Edison (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will meet to discuss a wastewater quality management plan amendment for a proposed warehouse. The board will also review meeting minutes and receive reports on sustainability, resiliency, transportation, and mobility.

• Amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Quality Management Plan for IV1 800 Montrose Ave, LLC, Proposed Warehouse, South Plainfield, NJ (Block 447, Lot 1, 800 Montrose Avenue)

The Middlesex County Planning Board approved Resolution 2022-07, amending the Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Wastewater Quality Management Plan to include the entire building footprint of a proposed warehouse at 800 Montrose Avenue, South Plainfield, within the sewer service area. The board also approved the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes, the Planning Director's report, and the Development Review Committee reports for March and April 2022. Staff reports on sustainability and transportation were accepted, and no public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-07 amending wastewater plan for 800 Montrose Ave warehouse (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Planning Director's report (motion passed)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for March and April 2022 (motion passed)
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency staff report (motion passed)
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility staff report (motion passed)

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to discuss water quality and management. The agenda includes a review of a proposed warehouse amendment in South Plainfield and updates on county wastewater and river resilience projects.

• Review of WQMP SSA Amendment Application for 800 Montrose Ave, LLC, Proposed Warehouse, South Plainfield, NJ
• Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
• Resolution to adopt the 2022/2023 schedule of regular meeting dates

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association endorsed a Water Quality Management Plan Sewer Service Area amendment for a proposed 112,000-square-foot warehouse at 800 Montrose Avenue, South Plainfield, contingent on all required permits. The board also adopted the 2022/2023 meeting schedule and approved the January 10, 2022 minutes. No public comments were made.

• Endorsed WQMP SSA amendment for 800 Montrose Ave warehouse (approved with abstentions from Sigma and Rosa)
• Adopted 2022/2023 schedule of regular meeting dates
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2022 regular meeting

May Board Meeting

The Board will meet to adopt minutes from previous April 2022 hearings regarding New Brunswick School Board elections. The agenda also includes a request change for New Brunswick early voting and administration reports.

• Adoption of April 19, 2022 New Brunswick School Board Election Mail-in Ballot Hearing minutes
• Adoption of April 25, 2022 New Brunswick School Board Election Provisional Ballot Hearing minutes
• New Brunswick Early Voting Request Change

The Middlesex County Board of Elections approved moving the New Brunswick Early Voting Center from the Library to the Teens Center. The board also approved the minutes of the April meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included administrative reports and public comments.

• Approved minutes of April meetings (4-0)
• Approved moving New Brunswick Early Voting Center from Library to Teens Center (4-0)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The Business Strategies Committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting. The discussion on filling the committee secretary position was tabled until more members are added, with staff assigned to take minutes in the interim. The committee also discussed Work Based Learning (WBL) initiatives, including state training and funding, and heard updates on employer outreach and recruitment strategies.

• Approved minutes from February 3, 2022 meeting
• Tabled committee secretary discussion until more members are added

WDB Abilities Committee

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board Abilities Committee discussed efforts to increase disability-friendly hiring and committee membership. Members proposed initiatives for Disability Employment Awareness Month in October and discussed using social media to promote employment services.

• Planning of a virtual job fair on June 22 with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
• Proposal to add Disability Etiquette Training to the next WDB quarterly meeting agenda
• Discussion of recruiting new committee members from Rangam, the Kessler Foundation, and JFK Hospital
• Proposal to survey committee members to establish a formal mission and vision
• Discussion of potential advisory roles to local and state legislators regarding benefit restrictions

The committee approved the February 1, 2022 meeting minutes. They discussed plans for a virtual job fair on June 22 with OFCCP, outreach to increase committee membership, and events for Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from February 1, 2022 meeting (motion by Stockton, second by Schweitzer)

Workforce Development Board

The board is meeting to discuss workforce strategies, funding updates, and procurement monitoring. Members will vote on a Vice Chair vacancy and several policy resolutions. The meeting also includes a presentation on a Rutgers University CTE research project.

• Vote on Vice Chair vacancy
• Creation of Ad-Hoc Committee for Private Sector WDB Members
• Review of policy resolutions regarding Letters of Support, Transitional Jobs, and Procurement
• Update on American Recovery Act funding requests
• Presentation on Rutgers University CTE Research Project

The board unanimously approved the January 25, 2022 meeting minutes and elected Jill Schiff as Vice Chair to fill Amy Bellisano's unexpired term through June 30, 2023. Three policy resolutions (Letters of Support, Transitional Jobs, Procurement) were approved as a consent agenda. The board also discussed recruitment of private sector members, a $3 million American Recovery Act funding request, and a proposed $123,480 LinkedIn subscription.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Jill Schiff as Vice Chair to fill unexpired term until June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved policy resolutions PY-21-01-R, PY-21-02-R, PY-21-03-R as consent agenda (unanimous)

New Brunswick School Board Election Prov Ballot Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections voted 4-0 to accept the original 8 provisional ballots cast on voting machines in the New Brunswick School Board Election, rather than the paper provisional ballots also given to voters. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on this decision.

• Accepted original 8 provisional ballots from voting machines (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 pm (4-0)

New Brunswick School Board Election MIB Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections held a mail-in ballot hearing for the New Brunswick School Board election. The board voted to reject mail-in ballots recommended by staff due to signature discrepancies, printed signatures, or missing signatures. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rejected mail-in ballots with signature mismatch
• Rejected mail-in ballots with printed signature
• Rejected mail-in ballots with missing signature
• Approved polling place change to Highland Park Fire Department Bay (4-0)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Board will review status updates for farmland preservation applications. The meeting also includes a continued hearing regarding a Right to Farm application for property in Cranbury Township.

• Status of Farmland Preservation Applications
• Right to Farm hearing continuation for Lot 2.03, Block 21 in Cranbury Township
• Member appointment to the Lower Raritan – Middlesex County Water Resource Association

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board voted that a berm on a Cranbury property was not an acceptable Agricultural Management Practice, with a resolution to be prepared. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and received updates on farmland preservation applications and the County's Farmland Preservation Plan.

• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Voted berm not acceptable Agricultural Management Practice (5-0-1, Jany abstained)

MCIA April 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority approved two 3-year collective bargaining agreements with United Steel Workers Locals 10-1426 and 4-406, each with 2% annual raises and health insurance contribution changes. The board also approved payment of $4,302,688.28 in expenses. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved 3-year CBA with USW Local 10-1426 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year CBA with USW Local 4-406 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,302,688.28 in expenses (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

There was no SWAC meeting held on April 12, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review site plans, subdivision applications, and the release of performance guarantees for several projects.

• Release of performance guarantees for projects including Advocare Mid-Jersey Pediatrics (East Brunswick) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Plainfield Rd., Manor Blvd., Broad Ave. (Edison) and Richiecol LLC (South Brunswick)
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for The Green at Old Bridge, Colonial Oaks (South Plainfield), and Madison Estates (Woodbridge)
• Final applications for 723 Wood Ave (Edison) and Matchaponix Estates (Old Bridge)
• Site plan reviews for projects including Popeyes & Burger King (470 US Route 1, Edison) and NCINJ New Parking Garage (New Brunswick)

The Development Review Committee approved several subdivision and site plan applications, including conditional approvals for minor subdivisions in Edison and South Brunswick, preliminary approval for Old Bridge GC LLC, and final approval for Matchaponix Estates. Six performance guarantees were returned to developers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Returned performance guarantees for 6 projects (unanimous)
• Conditional approval for Plainfield Rd minor subdivision, Edison (unanimous)
• Conditional approval for Richiecol LLC minor subdivision, South Brunswick (unanimous)
• Preliminary approval for Old Bridge GC LLC, Old Bridge (unanimous)
• Approval for Matchaponix Estates final subdivision, Old Bridge (unanimous)
• Conditional site plan approval for Equinix NY 11, Carteret (unanimous)
• Approval for NCINJ New Parking Garage, New Brunswick (unanimous)

April Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss early voting and primary polling locations. The board will also address the Master Poll Worker Program.

• Early Voting Polling Locations
• Primary Polling Locations
• Master Poll Worker Program

The Board of Elections approved the Early Voting locations for the 2022 Primary Election, with changes including moving the Old Bridge site to the library and removing South Plainfield. They also approved the 2022 Primary Election polling locations, which are the same as 2019 pre-Covid locations, with specific changes in several municipalities. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Early Voting locations for 2022 Primary Election (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Primary Election polling locations, same as 2019 pre-Covid (5-0)
• Approved all polling location changes as presented (5-0)
• Approved moving Perth Amboy drop box from Public Safety Building to YMCA building

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections called this emergency meeting to discuss an emergent and important matter. The agenda includes a discussion on redistricting.

• Redistricting

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to discuss redistricting. The board stated that delaying the meeting to provide further notice would likely result in substantial harm to the public interest.

• Discussion of redistricting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections voted 6-0 to adopt the redistricting maps for Monroe, South Amboy, and Woodbridge as presented. The Old Bridge and Piscataway maps were not adopted; Old Bridge was tabled pending further review, and Piscataway awaits review by its Municipal Clerk.

• Adopted redistricting maps for Monroe, South Amboy, and Woodbridge (6-0)
• Tabled Old Bridge redistricting map pending options review
• Deferred Piscataway redistricting map until Municipal Clerk review

WDB Youth Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting as distributed. Staff reported that as of February 28, 2022, 61 new clients were enrolled in the youth program, 16 clients had obtained their HSE, and a work experience site was established with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Guest speaker Mark Merrill presented the 'Why Try' program. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (motion by Jose Montes, seconded by Ushindi Lewis)

Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election MIB Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections held a mail-in ballot hearing for the Old Bridge Ward 4 special election, reviewing and voting on ballots recommended for rejection. The board rejected a total of 7 ballots: 3 for missing certification, 3 for enclosing fire election ballots, and 1 for a printed signature. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. with a 6-0 vote.

• Rejected 3 mail-in ballots for missing certification
• Rejected 3 mail-in ballots for enclosing fire election ballots
• Rejected 1 mail-in ballot for printed signature
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 p.m. (6-0)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Right to Farm public hearing. The board will review a site-specific Agricultural Management Practice application for a property in Cranbury Township.

• Public hearing for Right to Farm application: Lot 2.03 in Block 21, Township of Cranbury

WDB Literacy Committee

The Literacy Committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from libraries and literacy agencies. The meeting includes a presentation on Middlesex College ESL programs by Dr. Gary Abbott.

• Presentation by Dr. Gary Abbott on Middlesex College ESL programs
• Updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies
• Review of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually to review agency reports and old business. The agenda includes reports from the DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill.

• Administrative Action 003-22: 986 Jersey Ave/Solterra Class A recycling facility – New Brunswick
• Administrative Action 005-21: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility – Piscataway
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development projects across Middlesex County. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision applications and various site plan reviews in multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for East Brunswick, South Plainfield, and Piscataway projects
• Minor subdivision sketch plat for Matchaponix Estates in Old Bridge
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for Old Bridge and South Brunswick
• Final applications for Phase 4 Venue at Monroe
• Site plan reviews for 17 different locations including Carteret, Cranbury, Edison, and Sayreville

The Development Review Committee unanimously approved or conditionally approved numerous subdivision and site plan applications, including final plats for Phase 4 Venue at Monroe, site plans for Bristol Station and Infinity Biologix, and conditional approvals for several Old Bridge projects. Several applications received 30-day extensions. The committee also approved an amended site plan for Arsenal Trade Center and returned performance guarantees for three projects.

• Approved amended site plan for Arsenal Trade Center, Sayreville (unanimous)
• Returned performance guarantees for CT 645 RT 18/DT RT 18 (East Brunswick), Chick-fil-A (South Plainfield), and 19 Stelton Road (Piscataway)
• Approved sketch plat for Matchaponix Estates, Old Bridge (unanimous)
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge and Old Bridge GC LLC preliminary subdivisions
• Granted conditional preliminary approval for Old Bridge Point and Tax Map Lot 24 Block 93.12, South Brunswick
• Approved final plats for Phase 4 Venue at Monroe (3 sheets)
• Approved site plans for Bristol Station, National Energy Plans, Infinity Biologix, and others
• Granted conditional site plan approvals for Gabrielle Estates, Old Bridge Golf Course, Ashland-Hercules, and 589 Central Avenue Associates

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to handle administrative updates and appointments. The board will consider the appointment of Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee.

• Appointment of Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee
• BOCC Resolution 22-286-R appointing Sam Kahn to the Planning Board
• Resolution 2022–05 Amended Annual Meeting Notice
• Letter of resignation from William Thomas, III

The Middlesex County Planning Board approved Resolution 2022-05, amending the annual meeting notice to set the start time at 3:15 pm or immediately following the Development Review Committee, whichever is later. The board also approved the January 11, 2022 minutes, appointed Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee, and accepted reports on the new e-Plan system and February development activity.

• Approved Resolution 2022-05 amending meeting time to 3:15 pm (passed)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (passed)
• Appointed Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee
• Accepted Planning Director's report (passed unanimously)
• Accepted Development Review Committee report for February 2022 (passed unanimously)
• Accepted Land Management staff report (passed)

Middlesex Special School Election MIB Hearing

The Middlesex County Board of Elections voted 4-0 to reject 8 mail-in ballots from the Middlesex Borough Special School Election, as recommended by staff. The ballots were rejected because 4 had no ballot enclosed and 4 had signatures that did not match. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Rejected 8 mail-in ballots (4 no ballot enclosed, 4 signature mismatch) (4-0)

Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Elections will hold a reorganization meeting following the swearing in of board members. The session includes nominations and votes for the positions of Chairman and Secretary/Commissioner of Registration.

• Swearing in of Board Members at 11:30 a.m.
• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary/Commissioner of Registration

March Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections tabled a decision on polling location change requests after determining county chairs were not notified. The board also discussed issues from the 2021 General Election and agreed to several operational changes, including on-site connectivity testing, paper poll books as backup, and increased poll worker staffing. The minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Tabled polling location change requests pending notification of county chairs
• Agreed to implement on-site connectivity testing for each polling location
• Agreed to use paper poll books as backup for upcoming School and Special Elections
• Agreed to 4 poll workers, 2 e-poll books, and 1 voting machine per polling location
• Agreed to create call centers to reduce phone calls for staff
• Agreed to provide incentives for poll workers

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and other agencies. The body will discuss administrative actions regarding specific waste and recycling facilities.

• Administrative Action 003-22: 986 Jersey Ave/Solterra Class A recycling facility, New Brunswick
• Administrative Action 001-22: JH Reid sale to Petillo Recycling Class B, Middlesex
• Administrative Action 005-21: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility, Piscataway
• Administrative Action 002-22: 986 Jersey Avenue Transfer Station/MRF, New Brunswick

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved two administrative actions: the name/ownership change of JH Reid to Petillo Recycling (Class B) and the transfer station action allowing New Brunswick to drop off ID10 waste at 986 Jersey Avenue. A third action regarding Solterra's Class A recycling facility was not voted on and will be considered after a site visit. The council also received updates on landfill expansion review and tonnage grant reports.

• Approved Administrative Action 001-22 (JH Reid sale to Petillo Recycling Class B) with 3 abstentions
• Approved Administrative Action 002-22 (986 Jersey Ave transfer station allowing New Brunswick ID10 waste drop-off) with 4 abstentions
• Tabled Administrative Action 003-22 (Solterra Class A recycling facility) pending site visit
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting unanimously

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several subdivision applications and site plans across various municipalities. The agenda includes discussions on the release of performance guarantees for projects in East Brunswick, Piscataway, and Sayreville.

• Release of Performance Guarantees: Lightbridge East Brunswick (EB-SP-296)
• Release of Performance Guarantees: Lincoln Industrial Park Traffic Signal and Site Improvements, Piscataway (PI-SP-61)
• Release of Performance Guarantees: Saker Shoprite, Sayreville (SY-SP-187)
• Minor Subdivision Sketch Plat: 445 Old Post Road, Edison (ED-S-1027)
• Major Subdivision Preliminary Applications: The Green at Old Bridge (OB-303), 4095 U.S. Route 1 South Brunswick (SB-236), and Heritage at South Brunswick (SB-235)

The Development Review Committee approved all 26 site plan and subdivision applications on the agenda, including conditional approvals, exemptions, and 30-day extensions, all by unanimous vote. It also approved the return of performance guarantees for four projects. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved return of performance guarantee for Lightbridge, East Brunswick (unanimous)
• Approved return of performance guarantee for Lincoln Industrial Park Traffic Signal, Piscataway (unanimous)
• Approved return of performance guarantee for Lincoln Industrial Park Site Improvements, Piscataway (unanimous)
• Approved return of performance guarantee for Saker Shoprite, Sayreville (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision plat for 4095 U.S. Route 1, South Brunswick (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary subdivision for Heritage at South Brunswick (unanimous)
• Approved conditional site plan for American Brothers Realty, East Brunswick (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Tesla Motors, Inc., Sayreville (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Middlesex County Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022. This plan is being considered for adoption as an element of the Middlesex County Master Plan.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Middlesex County Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022

The Middlesex County Planning Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt the proposed 2022 Open Space and Recreation Plan as an element of the County Master Plan. The plan, required for NJDEP Green Acres funding, was approved as drafted, with staff noting that amendments could be made in the future. Public comments raised concerns about housing offsets, regional connectivity, and climate change, but the board approved the resolution as presented.

• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 (motion carried)
• Adopted 2022 Open Space and Recreation Plan as element of County Master Plan (motion carried)
• Approved Development Review Committee Summary of Actions for December 2021 and January 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Land Management staff report on e-Plan launch (unanimous)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The Business Strategies Committee held its first meeting on February 3, 2022, with no prior minutes to review. Dan Frankel volunteered as Committee Chair, but no member volunteered for Secretary. The committee discussed plans for resource-based roundtables and a survey to gather input from local entrepreneurs and small businesses. No formal decisions were made beyond the chair selection.

• Dan Frankel volunteered as Committee Chair
• No volunteer for Committee Secretary
• Discussed roundtable events for entrepreneurs and small businesses
• Discussed creating a survey to identify business barriers

February Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections approved the 2022-2023 meeting dates with changes to June, November, and December meetings. The board also discussed the Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election scheduled for March 22, 2022, and postponed an executive session on poll workers to the March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 6, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted 2022-2023 meeting dates with changes to June 7, November 8, December 15 (6-0)
• Postponed executive session on poll workers to March meeting (6-0)

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will meet to discuss its objectives and analyze various concerns and challenges. The agenda also includes a discussion of proposed initiatives for 2022.

• Discussion of Committee Objectives
• Analysis of Concerns, Challenges
• Proposed Initiatives for 2022

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board's Abilities Committee met on February 1, 2022, and discussed strategies to improve employer outreach and education regarding hiring individuals with disabilities. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; instead, members proposed four key actionable items: a marketing campaign, employer education and awareness, an online resource hub, and a professional packet for employers. The committee also discussed challenges such as employer reluctance, transportation barriers, and the need for inclusive language.

• Identified four key actionable items: marketing campaign, employer education, online resource hub, professional packet
• Discussed potential virtual or hybrid job fair format for future events
• Volunteered Marc Schweitzer as single point of contact for employer outreach
• Considered involving more employers and people with disabilities as guest speakers

Workforce Development Board

The board will review a mid-year budget presentation and receive reports from the CEO and operations staff. Discussions include funding opportunities, the 2021 annual report, and partnerships with LinkedIn and SkillUp Connection.

• Mid-year budget presentation
• 2021 Annual Report
• MOU NJ CCC/GSETA
• LinkedIn Partnership with WDB
• OJT Funding

The Workforce Development Board approved the minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting unanimously. The board received a mid-year budget presentation showing 45% of funds spent or obligated, and discussed several initiatives including a Good Jobs Challenge grant application and a proposed Small Business Academy. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from October 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review farmland preservation applications. The board will consider a resolution for the final approval of a development easement for Duchess Farms in South Brunswick Township.

• Final approval for the purchase of the development easement of Duchess Farms on Block 26, Lots 5.02 and 6 in South Brunswick Township
• Status update on farmland preservation applications

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board unanimously approved a resolution granting final approval for the purchase of the development easement of Duchess Farms in South Brunswick Township. The board also adopted minutes from prior meetings and received updates on farmland preservation funding and applications. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted final approval for purchase of Duchess Farms development easement (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 14, 2021 closed session (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 13, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 13, 2021 closed session (unanimous)

MCIA January 2022 Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Improvement Authority held its January 12, 2022 meeting via Zoom, re-electing James Nolan as Chairman, Anthony Raczynski as Vice-Chair, and Paul Abbey as Secretary/Treasurer by unanimous votes. The board approved a package of routine resolutions covering newspapers, banking, purchasing, and officer designations, and authorized $3,896,231.13 in expenses. Staff reported COVID-related delays in curbside recycling pickup and progress on the train station design.

• Re-elected James Nolan as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Anthony Raczynski as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Paul Abbey as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved 10 resolutions including designating authorized newspapers, depositories, and purchasing agent (unanimous)
• Approved $3,896,231.13 in expenses (unanimous; Abbey abstained on GL Item 6001701)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous; Raczynski abstained)
• Approved payment of vouchers (unanimous; Abbey abstained on GL Item 6001701)

SWAC Meeting

There will be no SWAC meeting held on January 11, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review a minor subdivision sketch plat and multiple site plans across several municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for 295-297 Davidson Mill Road, South Brunswick
• Release of performance guarantee for Gordon Exit 8A Associates, LLC, Cranbury
• Site plan for Dunkin’ @ Inman Grove Shopping Center, Edison
• Site plan for Lidl US Operations LLC, South Brunswick
• Site plan for United Parcel Service, Inc., South Brunswick

The Development Review Committee approved the November 9, 2021 minutes and returned a $153,194 performance guarantee to Gordon Exit 8A Associates, LLC. The committee granted conditional site plan approvals for several projects, including Dunkin' at Inman Grove Shopping Center, KSG Middlesex 70, The Residences at Old Bridge, ACMY Inc, QTS Piscataway, Camelot at Ernston Road, Lidl US Operations, and 148 New Brunswick Avenue. It also approved a site plan for United Parcel Service, Inc., and granted 30-day extensions for Jersey Ave. NB Urban Renewal, Bridgeport II, Buckeye Perth Amboy, Insite Development Partners, and Vermilla Amended Phase I. A minor subdivision sketch plat at 295-297 Davidson Mill Road was classified as 'C' with preliminary and final plats waived.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Returned $153,194 performance guarantee to Gordon Exit 8A Associates, LLC (unanimous)
• Classified 'C' sketch plat for 295-297 Davidson Mill Road, South Brunswick (unanimous)
• Conditional site plan approval for Dunkin' at Inman Grove Shopping Center, Edison (unanimous)
• Conditional site plan approval for KSG Middlesex 70, LLC, Middlesex (unanimous)
• 30-day extension for Jersey Ave. NB Urban Renewal LLC, New Brunswick (unanimous)
• Conditional site plan approval for The Residences at Old Bridge (unanimous)
• Site plan approval for United Parcel Service, Inc., South Brunswick (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and organize committees for 2022. The board will also vote on resolutions for board counsel, the board secretary, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan for Park Avenue Water Treatment Plan upgrades (1 Park Lane, South Plainfield)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Resolution 2022-01: Planning Board Counsel
• Resolution 2022-02: Planning Board Secretary
• Resolution 2022-03: 2022 Schedule of Meetings

The Middlesex County Planning Board approved a site-specific amendment to the future sanitary sewer area for the Middlesex Water Company Water Treatment Plant at 1 Park Lane, South Plainfield, to allow sewer service expansion for the plant's upgrades. The board also re-elected Matthew Vaughn as Chairman and Thomas Pollando as Vice Chairman for 2022, and adopted several administrative resolutions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved sewer service expansion for Middlesex Water Company treatment plant (motion carried)
• Re-elected Matthew Vaughn as Chairman for 2022 (motion carried)
• Re-elected Thomas Pollando as Vice Chairman for 2022 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 appointing Steven D. Cahn as Planning Board Counsel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 appointing Douglas J. Greenfeld as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 setting 2022 meeting schedule (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04 on agenda schedule for meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 (motion carried)

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to review a WQMP SSA Amendment Application for the Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant. The body will also receive status updates on wastewater management and the Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.

• Review of WQMP SSA Amendment Application: Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, Block 50, Lot 1, 1 Park Lane, South Plainfield, NJ
• Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
• Status update on CRS/MS4 Group

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association endorsed the WQMP SSA Amendment for the Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant upgrades in South Plainfield, contingent on state, municipal, and MCUA permitting. The project, proposed by Middlesex Water Company, aims to treat for PFAS and is expected to be complete in 2023. The minutes also included adoption of prior meeting minutes with corrections and status updates on regional flood resilience efforts.

• Endorsed Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant SSA Amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted September 13, 2021 minutes with corrections (abstentions: Tempel, Clonon)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:12 P.M.

January Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss the Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election and the G121 Election Review. The body will also review administration reports and adopt minutes from eight previous meetings.

• Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election
• G121 Election Review
• Administration Reports

The Board approved minutes from eight prior meetings and set a special election for Old Bridge Ward 4 on March 22, 2022, following a court decision in favor of Councilman Mark Rizzoli. The 2021 General Election Review was tabled to the next meeting due to complaints from party members. Administration reports were accepted, and the Board discussed procedures for the 2022 Fire Election, including use of printed poll books and drop boxes.

• Approved minutes from Oct 7, Nov 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, and Dec 2 meetings (6-0)
• Set Old Bridge Ward 4 special election for March 22, 2022
• Tabled 2021 General Election Review to next meeting
• Accepted Administration Reports as written