Sussex public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on December 21, 2021. The agenda includes a meeting agenda PDF and a materials PDF, plus a full agenda packet. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda (PDF)
• Meeting materials (PDF)
• Agenda packet (PDF)

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with 21 resolutions, including contracts for substance abuse treatment, senior services, and transportation. They also approved a $368,863 contract for a new storage building for the Office of Emergency Management and several other contracts and resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda A-U (all voice vote affirmative)
• Approved $368,863 contract for new storage building for Office of Emergency Management (4-0)
• Approved $213,025.19 for two Beau Roc dump trucks (4-0)
• Approved $125,000 broker services agreement with Brown and Brown Metro (4-0)
• Approved $90,000 legal services agreement with Riker Danzig (4-0)
• Approved $108,325 for bridge X-20 engineering services (4-0)
• Approved $6,230,187.12 Horizon BCBSNJ retiree medical benefits renewal (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Skylands Risk Management and Statewide Insurance Fund Commissioners (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee met to review three development applications. Two applications were disapproved, and one was reviewed. The agenda includes details on each application and the attendees.

• Disapproved: Office, garage, storage & 17 parking spaces for towing business (Albinson, Keith, Wantage)
• Reviewed: New building on Lot 8, site improvements on Lots 7 & 8, new entrances to Conestoga Trail (Delmar Woodport, LLC, 200 Woodport Road, Sparta)
• Disapproved: Expand existing building, 9 additional parking spaces, onsite garage and covered entrance (Branzak Enterprises, LLC, Sparta)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to discuss agricultural matters, including a Right to Farm determination for Layton Cattle Company, redefinitions of exception areas, and stormwater management issues. The board will also hear reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension and consider a resolution for Lori Day's service.

• SSAMP Determination for Layton Cattle Company, LLC
• Redefinition of Exception Area – Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• Stormwater Management – Wantage, Block 24, Lots 4, 4.01
• Resolution for Lori Day’s Service
• Minutes from October 18 and November 15, 2021

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board did not have a quorum at its December 20, 2021 meeting, so no meeting was held and no decisions were made. All agenda items were carried over to the next meeting.

• Meeting not held due to lack of quorum
• All agenda items carried to next meeting

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only agenda and meeting materials items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Agenda review
• Meeting materials review

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct hearings for added and omitted tax appeals for the 2021 tax year. The session includes reviews of specific property blocks and lots across multiple municipalities.

• Tax appeal hearings for Township of Fredon
• Tax appeal hearings for Borough of Vernon
• Tax appeal hearings for Township of Hopatcong
• Tax appeal hearings for Township of Wantage
• Tax appeal hearings for Township of Byram, Stillwater, Frankford, Lafayette, Ogdensburg, Sandyston, Franklin, Andover, and Sparta

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex Solid Waste Advisory Council is holding a meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda lists only meeting materials (an agenda PDF and a meeting materials PDF) with no specific items detailed, so the substance of the meeting is not available from this document.

• Meeting scheduled for 12-14-2021
• Agenda PDF available
• Meeting materials PDF available

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved the September 14, 2021 minutes and appointed James Zepp and Virgil Rome to the Nominating Committee for the January reorganization. The council received updates on waste tonnage, recycling events, and enforcement actions, including a violation notice issued to PACE Glass. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 14, 2021 minutes (4 yes, 3 abstain)
• Appointed James Zepp and Virgil Rome to Nominating Committee

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and enter executive session for personnel matters. New business includes strategic planning for 2022, covering office space, staffing, and voting equipment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2021 (and continuation on 5/27/21)
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Strategic planning for 2022: office space, staffing, voting equipment

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on December 8, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and the agenda packet, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
• Agenda packet available for the 12-8-2021 meeting

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with eight resolutions, adopted twelve resolutions including participation in nationwide opioid settlements, and awarded eight contracts. The board also approved a resolution amending county through streets for safety. All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present.

• Adopted consent agenda A-H (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions A-L including opioid settlement participation (3-0)
• Awarded contracts A-H including audit, actuarial, and engineering services (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills list (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 23 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Eagle Scout Aidan Poland (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Sussex, NJ Planning Board is meeting to review its agenda and a presentation. The agenda includes only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Agenda review
• Presentation review

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to consider purchasing voting stands for early voting and stylus pens for electronic poll books. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Purchase of voting stands for early voting ExpressVotes - $14,499.95 (reimbursable)
• Purchase of Stylus for Electronic Poll Books – TBD (reimbursable)
• Executive session for personnel matters

Board of County Commissioners

The provided agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners contains only procedural items. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions documented in the text.

The Board approved the FY 2022 County Aid Annual Transportation Program, accepting $5,014,293 in state funding for road resurfacing. Two resolutions on retiree health benefits were tabled for review by Labor Counsel. The board also approved a consent agenda, several contracts, and an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Approved FY 2022 County Aid ATP grant application for $5,014,293
• Tabled resolutions on retiree health benefits policy and Horizon BCBSNJ agreement
• Approved consent agenda including Samaritan Inn, Center for Family Services, Newbridge Services, Skylarks Ride, cancer control grant, and Operation Helping Hand grant
• Appointed Candace Smith to Sussex County Community College Board of Trustees
• Approved contracts for engineering, bridge repair, radio upgrades, and software support
• Approved contract extensions for payroll system, legal services, and financial advisor
• Approved payment of bills list
• Entered executive session on collective bargaining agreements

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to conduct the general election audit. The agenda includes only the audit and standard procedural items like roll call and public comment.

• General Election Audit

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss general election activities, specifically ballot processing. The agenda includes only this item and standard procedural matters, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Ballot processing for the general election

Development Review Committee

The Sussex Development Review Committee is scheduled to meet on November 15, 2021. The agenda includes only meeting materials and no specific action items are listed.

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Agriculture Development Board with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda only references two PDF documents for meeting materials, with no decisions or discussions specified.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved a site-specific agricultural management plan (SSAMP) for Layton Cattle Company, LLC, allowing construction of a barn and lean-to shed, with the condition that the farm must have an access point. The board also supported a farmland preservation application for Emery Castimore Jr.'s farm in Frankford Township, approved an extension for Brodhecker Farm's SSAMP, and approved a resolution for a Green Township planning grant with a line removed. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the September minutes.

• Approved SSAMP for Layton Cattle Company, LLC with condition of access point (4-0)
• Supported Emery Castimore Jr.'s application to State Direct Easement Program (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Brodhecker Farm, LLC SSAMP to March 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Green Township PIG resolution with deletion of 'no residential dwelling opportunity' (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2021 (3-0-1, Southway abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on November 9, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and the agenda packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including renewing employee medical benefits with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield for an estimated $8,468,748 and prescription benefits with BeneCard for $2,493,209. The board also authorized preliminary approval of a settlement in the national opioid lawsuit and approved a $436,110 contract for environmental remediation services. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present, with Commissioner Fasano absent.

• Approved consent agenda A-K, including $107,000 CDBG budget insertion and $1,466,059 Area Plan grant (4-0)
• Approved resolutions A-Q, including opioid settlement preliminary approval and $1,559,133 bridge aid application (4-0)
• Approved contract awards A-C, including $3,493,554 revised road resurfacing contract (4-0)
• Approved $8,468,748 Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits renewal for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $2,493,209 BeneCard prescription benefits renewal for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $436,110 LSRP environmental remediation services contract (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda minus Deputy Director position, later approved after executive session (3-0-1 abstention)
• Approved bills list and personnel agenda (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to approve routine payments for election services and to discuss ballot processing for the general election. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Universal Mailing Service: $1,184.72 for WVHS Election
• Universal Mailing Service: $47,979.83 for General Election
• ESS Poll Book setup for WVHS Election: $1,335.10
• ES&S General Election programming costs: $2,152.51 and $5,444.57

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss and conduct ballot processing activities related to the general election. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment, with the primary item being ballot processing.

• Ballot processing for the general election
• Public comment period for residents
• Roll call of board members

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to review and approve minutes, hear a planner's report, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a proposed site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for a property in Roxbury Township and Byram Township's water use plan for Highlands conformance.

• Consent to modify Water Quality Management Plan via site-specific amendment for Block 9502, Lot 1, Roxbury Township (Adler Acquisitions, LLC)
• Byram Township Water Use and Conservation Management Plan for Highlands Regional Master Plan conformance
• Review and approval of January 2021 minutes

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners consent to a site-specific amendment to the county's Water Quality Management Plan for the Adler Acquisitions, LLC property in Roxbury Township, Morris County. The amendment reflects a reduced building footprint from about 547,000 to 470,000 sq. ft. and avoids additional wetlands. The committee also approved the minutes from January 14, 2021, and discussed a Byram Township water use plan, but took no action on it.

• Approved resolution recommending consent to Adler Acquisitions site-specific amendment (6-0-2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 (6-0-2 abstentions)

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only a placeholder for the agenda and a presentation. No specific motions, public hearings, or decisions are documented in the text.

The Sussex County Planning Board approved a waiver request allowing Christopher Newsom to construct a 3,200 sq. ft. pole-barn garage for commercial dump trucks on a residential property in Vernon Township. The waivers cover commercial access standards, sight distance, and sight triangle easements, with a condition that the use cannot be intensified. The board also approved the July 12, 2021 minutes and Development Review Committee reports.

• Approved waiver request SCPB# 17(PSP)21 for commercial access standards, sight distance, and sight triangle easements (4-0)
• Approved site plan for 3,200 sq. ft. pole-barn garage for dump truck storage
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for July 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to set a date and time for processing provisional and vote-by-mail ballots for a Special School Election, and to certify results to the County Clerk. The board will also discuss the commissioner schedule for the Early Voting timeline. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on agenda items.

• Set meeting date/time to process provisional and VBM ballots for Special School Election
• Certify election results to County Clerk
• Discuss Commissioner schedule for Early Voting timeline
• Public comment session (3 minutes or less per speaker)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and the agenda packet, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

• No specific action items listed

Board of Elections

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections, with the agenda consisting solely of the meeting notice and agenda documents. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to approve minutes from several prior meetings and to plan for General Election ballot processing. The board scheduled meetings for November 9 and November 16, 2021, to process ballots and conduct the risk-limiting audit. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

• Approved minutes from May 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes from May 25, 2021 (including continuation on May 27, 2021)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss early voting poll workers (unanimous)
• Scheduled November 9, 2021, meeting to process ballots
• Scheduled November 16, 2021, meeting for General Election risk limiting audit

Board of Elections

This agenda contains only a cancellation notice for the October 12, 2021 special meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections. No business items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the October 12, 2021 special meeting

Board of Elections

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections, with the agenda consisting solely of the meeting notice and agenda documents. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Special meeting notice for 10-19-2021
• Special election meeting agenda for 10-19-2021

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the purchase of ten ballot bins for early voting locations, not to exceed $225 each plus shipping, as a reimbursable expense. The board also approved minutes from several prior meetings and discussed office space needs, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 10 ballot bins for early voting, not to exceed $225 each plus shipping (5-1, Wirths abstained)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 (including continuation on April 23 and 27) unanimously
• Approved minutes from April 30, 2021 unanimously
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2021 unanimously
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 unanimously
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2021 unanimously

Development Review Committee

There was no agenda provided for this Development Review Committee meeting. The record only provides a link to view previous minutes.

The Sussex Development Review Committee approved one application and reviewed four others. The only approval was for Nathaniel Sajdak's application at Blueberry Hill Road, subject to conditions from the Engineering Representative. The other four applications were reviewed without a decision.

• Approved Sajdak, Nathaniel application at Blueberry Hill Road, subject to conditions of Engineering Rep.
• Reviewed Center for Humanistic Change application for rear building addition and parking reconfiguration at Route 206
• Reviewed Emerger Property Management application for fire escape relocation and step move at Spring Street
• Reviewed Cecchini, Michael minor subdivision at Sherman Ridge Road
• Reviewed BWB Holdings application for 2-story office building and parking lot at 47 & 45 Main Street

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a resignation letter, and hearing an agriculture agents report. The board will take up two new farm applications and carry two previously discussed items to the November 15 agenda.

• Commercial Farm Certification – Layton Cattle Company LLC – carried to November 15, 2021 agenda
• Green Twp. MUNI PIG – Pittenger, Russell
• County PIG – L.F. Real Estate, LLC
• Brodhecker Farm, LLC SSAMP – carried to November 15, 2021 agenda
• SCADB Resignation Letter

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board recommended that the County Commissioners participate in a Municipal PIG grant for Russell Pittenger's 33.38-acre farm in Green Township, with the county matching the township's $20,481.28 contribution. The board also discussed a new County PIG application for L.F. Real Estate, LLC, but took no action, deferring further discussion to the November meeting. A commercial farm certification for Layton Cattle Company was tabled to November 15, 2021.

• Recommended county participation in Municipal PIG grant for Russell Pittenger (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 (3-0-1 abstention)
• Tabled commercial farm certification for Layton Cattle Company to Nov 15, 2021
• Carried Brodhecker Farm SSAMP to Nov 15, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and packet listings without specific item details. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the source text.

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, appointments to the community college board and technical school board, several contracts and purchases, and the payment of bills. A resolution amending retiree health benefits was tabled due to insufficient notification. The board also eliminated a position in the Department of Central Shared Services during executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $1.5M early voting revenue insertion (voice vote)
• Appointed John Santillo and David Castner to Sussex County Community College Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Reappointed Jarrod C. Cofrancesco to Sussex County Technical School Board of Education (4-0)
• Tabled resolution amending retiree health benefits policy
• Approved purchase of 3 police interceptors for $99,493.74 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of body-worn cameras for $62,291.25 (4-0)
• Approved contract extensions and purchases including Cityworks software for $74,708.50 (4-0)
• Eliminated Director, Division Head Office of Employee Services position (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex, NJ Board of Elections is holding a meeting on October 8, 2021, but the agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The only listed item is 'No Agenda,' with a reference to viewing minutes. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no substantive business outlined.

• No agenda items listed
• Meeting notice for 10-8-2021 provided

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved two payments for election equipment and services: $2,213.24 to ES&S for memory sticks and $9,300 to Vernay Moving and Storage for trucking. The board also accepted Commissioner Wirths' letter of recusal with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved $2,213.24 payment to ES&S for memory sticks (unanimous)
• Approved $9,300 payment to Vernay Moving and Storage for trucking (unanimous)
• Accepted Commissioner Wirths' letter of recusal (5-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections is scheduled for October 5, 2021, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or action. The only listed item is to view minutes from prior meetings, indicating this is a procedural session with no substantive business.

• No agenda items listed

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to set a date and time for processing provisional and vote-by-mail ballots for a Special School Election, and to certify results to the County Clerk. The board will also discuss the commissioner schedule for the Early Voting timeline. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and a public comment period.

• Set meeting date/time to process provisional and timely VBM ballots for Special School Election
• Certify election results to County Clerk
• Discuss Commissioner schedule for Early Voting timeline
• Public comment session (3 minutes or less per speaker)

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to plan the processing of special school election ballots, including vote-by-mail, provisional, and cure-letter ballots. The board scheduled four meetings in October 2021 to process these ballots and present results to the County Clerk. No public members attended the session, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled special school election meetings for October 5 at 1:30 p.m., October 8 at 9:00 a.m., October 19 at 9:00 a.m., and October 26 at 9:00 a.m.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee agenda for September 27, 2021, contains no specific items for decision or discussion. The document only directs attendees to view the minutes.

The Development Review Committee approved a battery storage facility application by V20 Wantage, LLC for property at 565 County Route 4-5 in Wantage, subject to conditions in the Engineering Report. The approval was recorded as an action item, with no vote tally specified in the minutes.

• Approved battery storage facility for V20 Wantage, LLC at 565 County Route 4-5, subject to conditions of Engineering Report

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting materials

The Open Space Committee reviewed the new Sussex County Trails Grant Program, which provides small grants (up to $5,000 per municipality, $15,000 for joint applications) for trail improvements on permanently preserved public land. The program was adopted by the County Commissioners in August 2021, and the Committee discussed the application process, eligibility, and timeline. No formal decisions were made at this meeting; it was informational.

• Reviewed Trails Grant Program rules and application process
• Noted grant awards: $250 minimum, $5,000 max per municipality, $15,000 for joint applications
• Confirmed matching funds required (equal or greater value)
• Identified eligible uses: new trails, rehabilitation, ADA compliance, safety enhancements, trail-side facilities
• Set tentative application deadline: December 2, 2021
• Scheduled applicant presentations for January 2022 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda lists only the agenda and the agenda packet as items, with no substantive business items detailed.

• Regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
• Agenda and agenda packet documents listed

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda with 11 resolutions, including contract modifications for legal services, transportation, meals, and home care, plus budget insertions for grants. They also approved four contracts, including a 75% increase for mosquito control aerial spraying, and a bills list. Two resolutions were pulled: Cityworks software purchase and medical marijuana, both under legal review.

• Approved consent agenda A-K (all affirmative voice vote)
• Approved resolutions B-E: early voting MOU, Motorola radio maintenance, FCC ECF application, grant cancellation (5-0)
• Approved contracts A-D: Solacom 911 extension, Air Systems HVAC ($500k max), Levitt's calcium chloride, Rebecca Lynn mosquito control change order +$45k (5-0)
• Approved bills list (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 8 regular and executive sessions (all affirmative)
• No action on Cityworks software purchase (under legal review)
• No action on medical marijuana resolution (under legal review)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on September 21, 2021. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed discussion or action items, indicating a procedural meeting.

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the hiring of Bonnie McCouch for a part-time Employee D position at $16.15/hour for 20 hours per week, subject to background checks. They also approved purchases for early voting, including 34 tabletop privacy screens ($935), ExpressVote Activation Cards ($2,123.83), voter acknowledgment and confirmation cards ($760 and $780), and ADT video monitoring at the Cochran House ($1,913.14). The purchase of disposable styli for the General Election was tabled, and minutes from August 25, 2021 were also tabled.

• Approved hiring Bonnie McCouch for part-time Employee D position at $16.15/hr (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 34 tabletop privacy screens for early voting, $935 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ExpressVote Activation Cards, $2,123.83 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of voter acknowledgment cards ($760) and confirmation cards ($780) (unanimous)
• Approved ADT video monitoring installation at Cochran House, $1,913.14 (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of disposable styli for General Election
• Tabled approval of minutes from August 25, 2021 meeting

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials for its September 20, 2021 session. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 9-20-2021 Agriculture Development Board agenda
• Review of 9-20-2021 Agriculture Development Board meeting materials

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board granted a six-month extension to Brodhecker Farm, LLC to complete required improvements, with the option to review again, after the Township agreed to the shorter extension. The board also certified Layton Cattle Company, LLC as a commercial farm, allowing them to proceed with a site-specific agricultural management practice application. Additionally, the board authorized staff to delay Tranquility Farms' event requests until the farm appears before the board, following concerns about events exceeding the approved resolution.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2021 as presented (4-0).
• Granted Commercial Farm Certification to Layton Cattle Company, LLC (5-0).
• Granted six-month extension to Brodhecker Farm, LLC for compliance, with option to review again (4-0).
• Authorized staff to delay Tranquility Farms' event requests until they appear before the board (4-1).

Board of Taxation

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Taxation. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision, only a note to view minutes. No actions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No agenda items listed

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the new tax rates, affirmed a rollback hearing for Franklin Borough, and approved rollback hearings for Wantage and Sparta townships. The board also approved a re-class appeal for Vernon Township and a stipulated correction of errors for Farm 94, LLC. Vernon Township Tax Assessor Kristen Umansky requested an extension for the 2022 Tax List closing to February 15th, which the board discussed but did not formally vote on.

• Approved the new tax rates for certification.
• Affirmed rollback hearing for ITS Properties, Franklin Borough (Block 2602/Lot 9, 2019-2021).
• Approved rollback hearings for Wantage Township properties (Swansson, Havens, Leone, Vandergroot) and Sparta Township (Maggio).
• Withdrawn rollback hearing for TLOA of NJ, LLC, Town of Newton.
• Approved minutes from May 4 and May 5, 2021 meetings.
• Allowed re-class appeal for 107 Prices Switch Rd, Vernon Township, refusing the Farmland Denial.
• Approved stipulated correction of errors for Farm 94, LLC, Vernon Township (Block 58/Lot 2, 2021).
• Discussed but did not vote on Vernon Township's request to extend the 2022 Tax List closing to February 15, 2022.

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council is holding a remote meeting to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and receive reports from the SCMUA, Recycling Coordinator, and Planning Director. The agenda includes updates on the AG Choice administrative action and PACE Glass, plus correspondence on waste disposal reports and NJDEP letters about temporary debris management areas in Hopatcong Borough.

• Review and approval of June 8, 2021 minutes
• Old Business: AG Choice Administrative Action
• Reports: SCMUA Update, Recycling Coordinator, Planning Report (PACE Glass Update), Health Department
• Correspondence: Solid waste transporter monthly disposal reports (May 2021) from Active Environmental Technologies and CEMCO
• Correspondence: NJDEP letters re: temporary debris management areas for Hopatcong Borough Park and Ride Lot and Recreation Fields

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council voted unanimously to recommend that the County Commissioners approve a new Administrative Action granting Ag. Choice a five-year RD&D project period, revised from a one-year period. The council also approved the June 8, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on SCMUA operations and health department activities.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended County Commissioners approve 5-year RD&D Administrative Action for Ag. Choice (8-0)

Planning Board

The Sussex, NJ Planning Board meeting on September 13, 2021, consists solely of a presentation. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections is cancelled. The agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice and a meeting notice, with no items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting cancelled for September 8, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on September 8, 2021. The agenda includes an informational session and a regular meeting, but the provided text contains only document references and no specific agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed in the available text.

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,773,923.57 contract with Riverview Paving for the county's resurfacing program covering 34.26 miles of road, funded by NJDOT state aid and county capital funds. The board also adopted a consent agenda with 10 resolutions, including $368,500 for juvenile justice services and $45,989 for municipal alliance substance abuse programs, and approved six additional resolutions, including support for NJ bills on 9-1-1 funding. A presentation on the Tennessee Gas Pipeline upgrade was given, with public comment limited to the public session. The board entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved $10,773,923.57 road resurfacing contract with Riverview Paving (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda A-J, including $368,500 for juvenile justice services and $45,989 for substance abuse programs (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions A-F, including support for NJ bills A-5962 and S-5041 on 9-1-1 funding (5-0)
• Approved elevator maintenance contract extension with Standard Elevator Corp. for $39,010 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills lists for August 25 and September 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted personnel agenda for September 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2021 regular and executive sessions (5-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters (5-0)

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections has no agenda items listed. The only action is to view minutes, indicating a purely procedural session with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting on August 25, 2021. The Board approved the submission of the 2022 Budget for county approval and approved a payment of $1,914.00 to ADT for a security camera relocation. They also approved up to $22,000.00 for shelving and cages for early voting mandates. The Board hired Christina Weber for the position of Employee C, NR-6, with a starting salary of $32,539.00.

• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (March 23, April 13, July 6, July 16, August 2, and August 9, 2021).
• Approved submission of the 2022 Budget for County approval.
• Approved payment of a $1,914.00 invoice to ADT for security camera relocation.
• Approved up to $22,000.00 for the purchase of shelving and cages for early voting.
• Hired Christina Weber for the position of Employee C, NR-6, with a starting salary of $32,539.00.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several land use applications, including residential subdivisions in Wantage and Frankford, commercial garage construction in Vernon, and an office building project in Sparta. The meeting also includes a review of a proposed event venue conversion in Franklin.

• Subdivision of Pond School Road (Wantage) to create Lot 3.09 and a new single-family home
• Proposed 3,200 SF barn/garage for two commercial dump trucks on CR 671 (Vernon)
• Minor subdivision of 59.186 acres into two building lots and a remainder (Frankford)
• Final site plan for a 2,700 SF masonry garage on County Route 644 (Vernon)
• Conversion of an existing stable barn into an event venue with 56 gravel parking spaces (Franklin)

The Sussex County Development Review Committee reviewed six applications on August 23, 2021. One application (Christopher Newsom) was disapproved, one (Fred Decker and Son) had approval withheld subject to conditions, and the remaining four were reviewed with comments or reviewed without a decision.

• Christe Development, LLC (Wantage) reviewed with comment
• Christopher Newsom (Vernon) pole barn-garage disapproved
• Arthur & Judith McMahon (Frankford) reviewed
• Fred Decker and Son (Vernon) approval withheld subject to conditions
• I.T.S. Properties, LLC (Franklin) horse stable event venue reviewed
• BWB Holdings, LLC (Sparta) office building with parking reviewed

Open Space Committee

This is a remote meeting of the Open Space Advisory Committee. The agenda lists meeting materials and documents for review, but no specific action items are detailed.

• Remote meeting notice
• Meeting materials available
• Agenda documents listed

The Sussex County Open Space Committee adopted an amended 2021 timeline for the Trails Grant Program, moving the info session to September 23 and pushing the application deadline to November. A subcommittee was formed to handle maintenance administrative requirements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2021 Trails Grant timeline as amended (4-0)
• Formed subcommittee for maintenance admin (4-0)

Construction Board of Appeals

The Sussex County Construction Board of Appeals will hear testimony and review evidence in the appeal of Walter Marsico against Vernon Township regarding a violation notice and penalty for occupying a new single-family dwelling at 16 Jenny Lane without a certificate of occupancy. The board may affirm, reverse, modify, or remand the enforcing agency's action. The case was previously rescheduled multiple times.

• Appeal of violation notice dated January 15, 2021, for occupying an addition without a CO (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.23)
• Dispute over certified mail receipt signed by Beverly Marsico on January 21, 2021
• Marsico alleges illegal inspection/photographs and demands discovery; claims fines are null and void
• Temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) issued with expiration date June 14, 2021, and conditions to be met
• Penalty reduction guidelines: may reduce if excessive, void if not authorized, but cannot eliminate if no good faith effort to correct

Board of County Commissioners

The provided meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting. The primary item on the agenda is a review and discussion of the 2022 budget.

• 2022 Budget Review and Discussion

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to review the preliminary 2022 budget. Chief Clerk Ellen Griffiths presented the budget, highlighting changes such as poll workers becoming county employees. The Board suggested adding a full-time salary of $33,190 to Base Pay F/T, bringing the total to $246,775, within the 2% cap. No formal votes were taken; the final budget discussion is scheduled for August 25.

• Reviewed preliminary 2022 budget data presented by Chief Clerk Griffiths
• Suggested adding $33,190 full-time salary to Base Pay F/T, total $246,775
• Noted cancellation of subscriptions on Line 387 for 2022
• Noted Line 412 Equipment Rental change to county-supplied vans for Ballot Box collections
• Noted Line 450 Property Rental decrease if Poll Worker training held at Fire Academy at no charge
• Adjourned at 4:01 p.m. unanimously

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on August 2, 2021. The agenda includes a single new business item: American Rescue Funds. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed, and the meeting otherwise consists of roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of American Rescue Funds

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a motion to have Chief Clerk Ellen Griffiths compose and send a letter to the county requesting that board employees be considered for American Rescue Plan funds as essential workers, eligible for COVID-19 hazard pay. The meeting was brief, with no public attendees, and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved sending letter to county requesting American Rescue Plan funds for election workers' hazard pay (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on July 28, 2021. The agenda is limited to a single item, which is the agenda itself, and no specific discussion or decision items are listed.

• Regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted three bond ordinances, including one reappropriating $1,035,593 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements and another establishing a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 622. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple grant awards and resolutions, including $892,161 for new voting equipment and body-worn camera grants. A motion to table salary increases for Central and Shared Services staff passed, but a similar motion to table a secretary upgrade failed; the salary increases were later approved after executive session.

• Adopted bond ordinance 21-06 amending 2018 capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted bond ordinance 21-07 reappropriating $1,035,593 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance 21-08 establishing mid-block crosswalk on County Route 622 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $892,161 for voting equipment and $108,014 body-worn camera grant (voice vote)
• Tabled salary increases for Central and Shared Services staff pending executive session (voice vote)
• Motion to table secretary upgrade failed; later approved after executive session (4-1)
• Approved personnel agenda as amended (4-1, Yardley nay)
• Approved executive session resolution for litigation and contract negotiations (voice vote)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting has no agenda items listed. The only action noted is the option to view minutes, indicating this is a procedural or placeholder agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No agenda items listed

The Development Review Committee reviewed four applications. Fairclough Propane's 11,620 sq ft office and warehouse with 41 parking spaces had approval withheld subject to conditions. Two applications were disapproved: Spinks and Branzak Enterprises. Two Hopatcong applications were reviewed without a stated outcome.

• Fairclough Propane warehouse approval withheld subject to conditions
• Spinks application disapproved
• Branzak Enterprises expansion disapproved
• Marinaro, Frank application reviewed
• Marinaro, Nancy application reviewed

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a meeting on July 19, 2021, with an agenda consisting solely of meeting materials and documents. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed on the agenda.

• Agenda PDF for 7-19-2021 meeting
• Meeting materials PDF for 7-19-2021 meeting

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board discussed Green Township's questions about Tranquility Farms' operations, including wine festivals, vendors, and parking. After an executive session on attorney-client privilege, the board voted unanimously to authorize a letter to Tranquility Farms as discussed. No other official action was taken; minutes from the previous meeting were not available for approval.

• Authorized sending a letter to Tranquility Farms as discussed in executive session (motion by Cece Pattison, seconded by Brian Hautau, carried unanimously).
• Held executive session to discuss one attorney-client privilege matter concerning Tranquility Farms (motion by Brian Hautau, seconded by Joan Snook-Smith, carried unanimously).
• Closed executive session (motion by Joan Snook-Smith, seconded by Brian Hautau, carried unanimously).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:03pm (motion by Brian Hautau, seconded by Joan Snook-Smith, carried unanimously).

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to discuss election administration matters. The agenda includes relocating and purchasing ballot boxes, setting dates for a special school election, and approving payments for primary election services. The board will also enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Relocate ballot box from Andover Boro to Byram
• Relocate ballot box from Newton Municipal Building to Board of Elections building
• Purchase and install ballot box at Hampton Municipal Building
• Wallkill Valley Regional High School Special School Election on September 28, 2021
• Pay ES&S $16,285.33 for primary election coding, $4,295.90 for layout, $3,182.32 for audio; Universal Mailing Service $7,594.67 for sample ballots

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting on July 16, 2021, and approved several actions. They decided to purchase a Zoom subscription and not renew the UberConference subscription after August. They approved relocating two ballot boxes and purchasing a new one for Hampton Township, all pending surveillance equipment installation. They also approved purchasing a new Savin IM 6000 copier for $8,384 after trade-in, and accepted three early voting locations for the upcoming general election.

• Approved purchasing a Zoom subscription and not extending the UberConference subscription after August.
• Approved relocating the Andover Boro ballot box to Byram Township Municipal Building, pending surveillance installation.
• Approved relocating the Newton Town Hall ballot box to Cochran House Professional Building rear parking lot, pending surveillance installation.
• Approved purchasing a ballot box for Hampton Township Municipal Building, with cost reimbursed by the State, pending surveillance installation.
• Approved trading in the existing copy machine and purchasing a new Savin IM 6000 at a total cost of $8,384 after trade-in allowance.
• Approved all three early voting locations for certification, pending confirmation of County authority for Fairgrounds use.
• Approved paying ES&S 2021 Primary Election coding charge of $16,285.33, with Commissioner Wirths abstaining.
• Approved paying ES&S 2021 Primary Election layout charge of $4,295.90, with Commissioner Wirths abstaining.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on July 14, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda and the agenda packet, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Board introduced two bond ordinances that re-appropriate $1,899,190 from seven previously authorized bond ordinances to fund priority facility projects, including roof renovations at the Sheriff's and Prosecutor's offices, a pole barn at the Office of Emergency Management, and renovations at the Cochran House Building. The ordinances do not require new debt. The Board also approved a $13,644,073.50 federal American Rescue Plan revenue insertion into the 2021 budget and introduced an ordinance to establish a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 622 in Stillwater Township.

• Introduced bond ordinance 21-06 to amend the 2018 capital improvements bond ordinance.
• Introduced bond ordinance 21-07 to re-appropriate $1,035,593 in excess bond proceeds for capital improvements.
• Approved resolution 253-2021 amending the 2021 Capital Budget.
• Approved resolution 238-2021 inserting $13,644,073.50 in federal American Rescue Plan funds into the 2021 budget.
• Introduced ordinance for a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 622 in Stillwater Township.
• Approved a $23,450.65 final change order for the rehabilitation of Bridge C-09 in Byram Township.
• Approved the consent agenda including revenue insertions for Right-to-Know, COVID-19 vaccination, and cancer education programs.
• Reappointed three members to the Sussex County Mental Health Board.

Planning Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a presentation. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Agenda review
• Presentation

The Sussex County Planning Board approved a resolution for municipal stormwater ordinances, which had been conditionally approved in May. The board also memorialized waivers for the Dingertopadre Minor Subdivision and approved the June 21 Development Review Committee report. A letter of support was directed for Frankford Township's Green Acres grant application for the Branchville Reservoir project. The meeting was procedural with no public comments.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee Report for June 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution for waivers granted for Dingertopadre Minor Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Resolution for Municipal Stormwater Ordinances (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft letter of support for Frankford Township's Green Acres grant application (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on July 6, 2021. The agenda is mostly procedural, including a roll call, entering executive session for personnel matters, and setting a date for a July tele-conference meeting. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections on July 6, 2021
• Motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters
• Motion to re-enter regular session
• Set special tele-conference meeting date for July

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting on July 6, 2021, and unanimously approved three personnel actions. Susan Doyle was hired as Employee A (Senior Election Technician) at a salary of $39,555, subject to county approval and background check. Judy Lynch was promoted to Employee B (Voter Registration Supervisor) at $37,937.50, and Kim Sidoti was promoted to Employee C (Elections Clerk) at $32,539, both effective upon county approval.

• Hired Susan Doyle as Employee A (Senior Election Technician), NR-8, $39,555 (unanimous)
• Promoted Judy Lynch to Employee B (Voter Registration Supervisor), NR-7, $37,937.50 (unanimous)
• Promoted Kim Sidoti to Employee C (Elections Clerk), NR-6, $32,539 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to interview three candidates for Senior Election Technician (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of agenda
• Review of meeting materials

The Sussex County Open Space Committee voted unanimously to have staff prepare correspondence telling County Administration that proposed state laws need more specific information on what a Forestry Stewardship Plan is. The committee discussed that the plan's requirements are unclear and that the state should provide more detail. No other new business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after about 18 minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021, as presented by unanimous roll-call vote.
• Approved motion to prepare correspondence to County Administration requesting more specific information on Forestry Stewardship Plan requirements in proposed legislation.
• Discussed but took no action on whether Sussex County would adopt a resolution opposing the bills, as Warren County did.
• No new business was brought before the committee.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on June 23, 2021, with an informational session in Wantage, NJ, followed by a regular business meeting. The agenda packet includes materials for both portions of the session, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Informational session in Wantage, NJ
• Regular commissioners meeting agenda
• Meeting materials and agenda packet published

The Board of County Commissioners appointed a new part-time County Counsel for a three-year term starting July 1, 2021, and approved a professional services agreement for legal services. They also authorized $1.35 million for guide rail installation/repair, $99,640 for project management, and $350,000 for asphalt crack sealing. The board adopted a consent agenda including a $51,999 modification to a food service agreement with Newton Medical Center, and approved a $31 million bond sale at a 1.449% interest rate. Public comment on the Tennessee Gas Pipeline compressor expansion was heard, but the scheduled presentation was postponed due to travel issues.

• Appointed a new part-time County Counsel for a three-year term (Resolution 222-2021).
• Approved a professional services agreement for legal services as County Counsel (Resolution 223-2021).
• Authorized $1,350,000 for guide rail installation/repair work (Resolution 224-2021).
• Authorized $99,640 for project management services for the 2021 Capital Guide Rail Program (Resolution 225-2021).
• Authorized $350,000 for asphalt crack sealing work (Resolution 226-2021).
• Adopted the consent agenda, including a $51,999 modification to a food service agreement with Newton Medical Center (Resolution 217-2021).
• Approved a $31 million bond sale at a 1.449% interest rate with Bank of America Securities.
• Approved the payment of bills list (Resolution 236-2021).

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board met remotely to review legislative updates and the FY 2020 Annual Monitoring Report. The agenda included a new business item regarding a SADC Agreement to Purchase for William Brown in Vernon Township. Old business items involved Newton Land Farm in Hampton Township and Tranquility Farms.

• SADC Agreement to Purchase for William Brown, Vernon Township
• Newton Land Farm project in Hampton Township
• Tranquility Farms project review
• FY 2020 SADC Annual Monitoring Report

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved a motion allowing the SADC to permanently associate Kadish farm lots with the William Brown property in Vernon Township, addressing access and development concerns. The board also discussed legislative updates on Right-to-Farm protections and special events on preserved farms, and reviewed the FY 2020 SADC Annual Monitoring Report showing a 93% completion rate. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

• Approved motion to allow SADC to permanently associate Kadish farm lots with William Brown property (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021, as presented (4-0)
• Discussed legislative updates on Right-to-Farm and special events on preserved farms (no action)
• Reviewed FY 2020 SADC Annual Monitoring Report (no action)
• Carried Newton Land Farm appraisal discussion to next meeting (no action)
• Deferred Tranquility Farms SSAMP questions to next meeting (no action)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee of Sussex, NJ, is holding a meeting on June 21, 2021. The agenda consists solely of meeting materials, with no listed action items, proposals, or public hearings. This appears to be a procedural or administrative session.

• Agenda PDF for 6-21-2021 meeting
• Meeting materials PDF for 6-21-2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on June 16, 2021. The agenda document is available for review, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners met on June 16, 2021, solely to interview County Counsel candidates. The board entered a closed executive session for over three hours, with no formal action taken afterward. One candidate withdrew before the interviews, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all present)
• Approved 40-minute recess (voice vote, all present)
• Adopted executive session resolution (voice vote, all present)
• Adjourned from executive session (voice vote, all present)
• Opened and closed public comment (voice vote, all present)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all present)

Construction Board of Appeals

The Sussex County Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals will hear two appeals: Botti, LLC vs. Franklin Borough and Walter Marsico vs. Vernon Township, both involving alleged occupancy of structures without required certificates of occupancy. The board may affirm, reverse, modify, or remand the enforcing agency's actions. The agenda includes extensive correspondence and evidence submissions from both parties.

• Botti, LLC vs. Franklin Borough: occupying basement area without certificate of occupancy, notice dated March 24, 2021
• Walter Marsico vs. Vernon Township: occupying addition without certificate of occupancy, notice dated January 15, 2021
• Marsico alleges illegal inspection and demands discovery, citing fines potentially in thousands of dollars
• Vernon Township submitted certified mail receipt signed by Beverly Marsico on January 21, 2021
• Marsico claims fire-retardant coating cost exceeded $1,500

Board of County Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on June 9, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive items not listed in this text.

• Regular meeting agenda for June 9, 2021
• Agenda packet (without personnel) provided

The Board approved a $590,000 contract with Denville Line Painting Inc. for roadway striping and pavement markings for the 2021 season. The decision was made to ensure the annual striping program proceeds despite a nationwide shortage of epoxy paint. The Board also approved several other resolutions, including grants, contracts, and a bridge replacement application.

• Approved $590,000 contract with Denville Line Painting Inc. for roadway striping and pavement markings.
• Approved consent agenda including grants for homeland security, victims of crime, cancer education, and COVID-19 vaccination.
• Approved resolutions including participation in a cooperative pricing system and a $155,020 Title IV-D reimbursement agreement.
• Approved a resolution for temporary closure of CR 630 in Branchville for a block party.
• Authorized application for $800,000 in NJDOT aid for bridge D-38 replacement in Frankford.
• Awarded contracts for electrical and carpentry services, and approved an increase for engineering services on bridge Q-06.
• Approved the payment of bills list and the personnel agenda.
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and potential litigation.

Board of Elections

This is a regular scheduled meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, correspondence, and discussion of the 2021 Primary Election. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Correspondence from ES&S (election equipment vendor)
• 2021 Primary Election discussion

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting remotely to review and approve the minutes from May 11, 2021, and receive updates on old business, including the status of the RER Supply, LLC request for administrative action. Reports will be given by the SCMUA, Recycling Coordinator, Planning Director, and Health Department. No new business is listed.

• Review and approval of May 11, 2021 minutes
• RER Supply, LLC request for administrative action status update
• SCMUA update
• Recycling Coordinator report
• Planning and Health Department reports

The council accepted that the RER Supply facility's ownership transfer requires no Administrative Action from SWAC, as confirmed by DEP, rendering the council's role moot. Minutes from May 11, 2021 were approved unanimously. No new business was discussed, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the procedural approval.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 (7-0 roll call)
• Accepted DEP confirmation that RER Supply ownership transfer needs no Administrative Action
• Noted Wantage Township's concerns about RER facility but took no further action

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a presentation. No specific applications, ordinances, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears to be informational or administrative in nature.

• Agenda approval
• Planning board presentation

The Sussex County Planning Board granted waivers for the Dingertopadre subdivision in Stillwater Township, allowing an agricultural driveway to remain, a sight distance waiver, and a right-of-way dedication with a silo encroachment. The board also approved letters of support for three municipal NJDEP Urban Parks grant applications and approved the May 3, 2021 minutes and the Development Review Committee report.

• Granted waivers for sight distance, agricultural driveway, and silo encroachment for Dingertopadre subdivision (4-0)
• Approved letters of support for Newton, Byram, and Hopatcong NJDEP Urban Parks grants (5-0)
• Approved May 3, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee Report for May 17, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on June 2, 2021, to review vote-by-mail ballots for the 2021 Primary Election. The agenda includes only this item, with no old business. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of 2021 Primary Election Vote-by-Mail Ballots

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to review 11 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2021 Primary Election. No substantive decisions were made beyond the review itself. The board also passed procedural motions to recess, reconvene, and adjourn, all unanimously. Commissioner Wirths recused herself from all 2021 Primary Election activities.

• Reviewed 11 vote-by-mail ballots for the 2021 Primary Election
• Passed motion to recess (unanimous)
• Passed motion to reconvene (unanimous)
• Passed motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 5-27-2021 meeting agenda
• Review of 5-27-2021 meeting materials

The Sussex County Open Space Committee unanimously approved a motion to amend the Trails Grant Program timeline, moving the review period to September and October and completing the process by January to align with municipal budget cycles. The committee also discussed three state forest stewardship bills and the 2021 Green Acres funding round, noting the county does not qualify for Planning Incentive Grants due to its open space tax rate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to amend Trails Grant timeline, pushing process up by a month to complete by January (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2021 as presented (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The provided document for the May 26, 2021, meeting contains only the meeting agenda itself with no specific items, motions, or discussions detailed.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to apply for $27,288,147 in American Rescue Plan funds. The board also adopted a $31.3 million bond ordinance, approved several contracts, and tabled a resolution supporting a 2A amicus brief. The meeting included public comments requesting a hybrid meeting option, which were acknowledged but not acted upon.

• Approved application for $27,288,147 in American Rescue Plan funds (5-0)
• Adopted amended and restated $31,328,000 general obligation bond ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $83,106.21 purchase of three 2021 Ford Explorers for Prosecutor's Office (5-0)
• Awarded $100,000 plumbing contract to Aero Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $200,000 roofing contract to MAK Group, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $57,800 high-speed scanner and vote-by-mail solution (5-0)
• Tabled resolution to support 2A amicus brief
• Adopted rotating voting roll call effective next meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

This is a reconvened meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda lists no old business, but new business includes a discussion or decision on an election equipment purchase. The meeting is open to the public.

• Election equipment purchase

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss new business, including the purchase of election equipment and a review of vote-by-mail ballots for the 2021 Primary Election. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no old business listed.

• Election equipment purchase
• 2021 Primary Election vote-by-mail ballot review

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct annual reorganization for 2021/2022. The body will appoint leadership and establish assessment levels.

• Appointment of President and Vice President of the Board
• Resolution to Establish 100% Level of Assessment
• Appointment of Custodian of Records
• 2021 Educational Stipend

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on May 18, 25, and June 2, 2021, to conduct an election equipment review and a vote-by-mail ballot review for the 2021 Primary Election. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment, with no old business listed.

• Election Equipment Review for 2021 Primary Election
• Vote-by-Mail Ballot Review for 2021 Primary Election
• Public comment period

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to address unfinished business and new business. They confirmed polling location changes for the 2021 primary election, with Walpack voting at Sandyston Township Municipal Building and Newton 3 returning to Newton Town Hall. The board also reviewed vendor quotes for election equipment but made no final decision, deferring until state transmission requirements are outlined.

• Confirmed Walpack polling location change to Sandyston Township Municipal Building for primary election day
• Confirmed Newton 3 polling location return to Newton Town Hall per May 14, 2021 decision
• Reviewed election equipment vendor quotes and component costs, no decision made
• Directed Chief Clerk to gather vendor answers on write-in access, audit software, support, and parts availability

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing three applications: a minor subdivision and a preliminary site plan by DeVenenzia on Route 94 in Lafayette, and a final minor subdivision by Eastern Concrete Materials (Hamburg Quarry) on Route 94 in Hardyston. The DeVenenzia subdivision would create two lots from Lot 2.04, and the site plan proposes open-yard warehousing and storage rentals. The Hamburg Quarry application would adjust lot lines between four lots.

• Minor subdivision of Lot 2.04 into 10.153-acre and 3.156-acre lots (File #2-21)
• Preliminary site plan for open-yard warehousing and storage rental spaces (File #4(PSP)21)
• Final minor subdivision by Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. (Hamburg Quarry) involving 73.36 acres (File #26(CSS)20)
• All applications state no impact on county roads or drainage systems

Board of Elections

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and meeting notice documents, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Special meeting notice for May 14, 2021
• Agenda item: Agenda

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved keeping Newton District 3 polling at Town Hall through the 2021 Primary, approved a staff reorganization chart, and voted 3-2 to select touchscreen ballot marking devices with ADA-approved alternatives for purchase. The VBM equipment item was tabled pending further contact with involved parties.

• Approved minutes from March 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Kept Newton District 3 polling location at Newton Town Hall through 2021 Primary (unanimous)
• Approved staff reorganizational chart with specified positions and grades (unanimous)
• Tabled VBM equipment item pending contact with involved parties
• Selected touchscreen ballot marking devices with ADA-approved alternatives for purchase (3-2)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on May 12, 2021. The agenda lists only meeting materials and an agenda packet, with no substantive items detailed.

• Regular meeting agenda for 5-12-21
• Meeting notice for SCCC PAC

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a $31,328,000 general obligation bond offering for general improvements, vocational-technical school, and county college projects. The board also adopted a resolution opposing cuts in state school aid to Sussex County school districts, and approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and grants. An ordinance to amend speed limits on County Route 633 (Kemah Lake Road) was introduced for first reading with a public hearing set for May 26, 2021.

• Approved $31,328,000 general obligation bond sale (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing state school aid cuts to Sussex County districts (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with 9 resolutions including contracts and grants (voice vote)
• Introduced ordinance 21-05 amending speed limits on County Route 633 (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda as amended (4-0, Yardley abstained)
• Approved bills list (5-0)
• Approved resolution for change in monetary amount for Library Services (5-0)
• Approved resolution establishing Assistant Supervising Omnibus Operator position (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting with minimal business. The board will consider paying a bill for election coding services and receive an update on an election taskforce mock election scheduled for 10:00am. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Bill to be paid: ES&S Coding for School Election - $1,652.28
• Update on Election Taskforce Mock Election at 10:00am

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a single bill payment of $1,652.28 to Election Systems & Software for coding related to the school election. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the election task force and vendor demonstrations.

• Approved $1,652.28 payment to ES&S for school election coding (unanimous)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Council. The agenda contains only two linked PDF documents—the agenda itself and meeting materials—with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions specified.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council voted unanimously to authorize its counsel and program manager to prepare a resolution recommending approval of an administrative action for the transfer of ownership of the RER Supply, LLC Class B & C recycling facility in Wantage Township to McGill Environmental, LLC. The council also approved the minutes from March 9, 2021, and received updates on landfill operations, recycling events, and facility inspections. No final decision on the transfer was made; it will be considered at a future meeting.

• Authorized preparation of resolution recommending RER Supply ownership transfer to McGill Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 (8-0-1 abstention)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct annual reorganization for 2021/2022. This includes appointing board leadership and establishing the level of assessment.

• Appointment of President and Vice President of the Board
• Resolution to Establish 100% Level of Assessment
• Appointment of Custodian of Records
• 2021 Educational Stipend

The Sussex County Board of Taxation held its annual reorganization, reappointing John Fierro as President and Rich Ecke as Vice President. The board approved the 2021/2022 meeting schedule, appointed Melissa Rockwell as Custodian of Records, set the county level at 100%, and approved a $500 educational stipend for assessors. They also discussed delays in deed recording that could affect property tax ratios.

• Reappointed John Fierro as Board President (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rich Ecke as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 annual meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Rockwell as Custodian of Records for 2021 (unanimous)
• Set county percentage level at 100% (unanimous)
• Approved $500 educational stipend for assessors (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex, NJ Board of Taxation is meeting on May 4, 2021, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The only listed document is a public notice, and the agenda states 'No Agenda' with a reference to viewing minutes.

• Public notice document posted
• No agenda items listed
• Reference to meeting minutes

The Sussex County Board of Taxation held a regular virtual meeting with all members present. The board announced that the 2021 Regular Tax Appeal Hearings for all municipalities have been recorded, archived, and are available for review at their office. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the announcement.

• Recorded and archived 2021 Regular Tax Appeal Hearings for all municipalities
• Made hearings available for review at 83 Spring Street, Suite 301, Newton, NJ

Planning Board

The Sussex, NJ Planning Board is holding a meeting on May 3, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation and review of the agenda document. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda review
• Presentation scheduled

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to conclude the vote-by-mail ballot review for the April school board election. The agenda includes roll call, old business, and a public comment period.

• Conclusion of VBM ballot review for April school board election

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting to conclude the vote-by-mail ballot review for the April school board election. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned unanimously. No new decisions were made beyond the procedural conclusion of the review.

• Concluded VBM ballot review for April school board election
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss inactive voter removal, enter executive session for office staffing, and review vote-by-mail procedures, mock election preparations, and commissioner primary recusal. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Inactive voter removal under old business
• Executive session on office staffing and structuring
• Vote-by-mail procedure review
• Mock election preparations
• Commissioner primary recusal

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a staff reorganization with new pay grades, and certified a list of inactive voters for removal. They also approved a revised mail-in ballot procedure and accepted a commissioner's recusal for the primary election.

• Approved staff reorganization with new NR levels (unanimous)
• Certified inactive voter removal list (approx. 1500-2000 names)
• Approved revised mail-in ballot procedure with edits
• Accepted Commissioner Wirths' recusal for 2021 Primary (4-0, Wirths abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on April 28, 2021. The agenda includes a standard agenda item and a full agenda packet for review. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
• Agenda item and agenda packet documents listed

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2021 county budget of $97,398,233, along with three bond ordinances for capital improvements. The board also voted unanimously to place a public question on the November 2021 ballot requesting an independent, bipartisan legislative investigation into state oversight of long-term care facilities regarding COVID-19 deaths.

• Adopted 2021 County Budget of $97,398,233 (4-0)
• Adopted Capital Ordinance 21-02 appropriating $3,125,503 for road, IT, and capital improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 21-03 appropriating $15,179,319 for 2021 capital improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 21-04 appropriating $900,000 for Sussex County Technical School improvements (4-0)
• Approved placing a public question on the Nov. 2, 2021 ballot for an independent investigation into long-term care facility oversight (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for health services, veterans' transportation, and food service (voice vote)
• Approved resolutions for engineering services, temporary health director, and declaring surplus vehicles and hazmat equipment (4-0)
• Approved bills list and personnel agenda (4-0)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular virtual meeting. They will approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new business, including the 2021 final equalization. Old business includes Planet Networks, Inc., and approvals for Vernon Township's annual reassessment and Hopatcong Borough's extension.

• 2021 Final Equalization
• Planet Networks, Inc.
• Township of Vernon Annual Reassessment Approval
• Borough of Hopatcong Extension Approval

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the 2021 Final Equalization Table as presented by County Tax Administrator Melissa Rockwell. The board also discussed a new state law (P.L. 2021, Chapter 17) affecting hospital tax exemptions and appeal rights, but took no formal action. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of internet service from Planet Network, LLC for $1,400 per year, and noted state approvals for revaluation extensions in Hopatcong and Vernon.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved 2021 Final Equalization Table (motion by Ecke, second by Conway, all in favor)
• Authorized ordering Planet Networks internet service at $1,400/year (no formal vote recorded)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding its reorganization meeting, including electing a chairperson and secretary. The committee will also discuss and potentially approve polling location changes for several districts in Newton, Hardyston, and Hampton, and review the inspection schedule.

• Reorganization of the Board of Elections
• Newton District 3 polling change from Municipal Bldg to Methodist Church
• Hardyston District 7 polling change from Middle School to Price of Peace Church
• Hampton District 4 possible change from Community Center to Senior Center
• New committee membership list to be approved by County Commissioners

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2021, to discuss old and new business, including updates on grants, voter removal, and equipment purchases. The board will also review a citizen complaint about poll worker hiring and vetting, and consider bills for election equipment maintenance and coding. The meeting is open to the public.

• CTCL Grant Purchase update and final purchase
• Inactive Voter Removal Update
• VBM Processing Equipment Purchase
• Bills to be paid: ES&S 2021 Hardware Maintenance Contract - $26,455.00; ES&S 2020 General Coding Charge - $5,169.07; ES&S 2020 General Audio Charge - $2,583.09
• Polling Place Changes for Primary and General Election

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the purchase of 35 Flip-Top Ballot/Supply Wagons from A. Rifkin Co. for $6,918.36, funded partially by CTCL grant funds and the county budget. The board also approved three ES&S maintenance and coding invoices totaling $34,207.16, and processed late-arriving school election ballots, accepting one and rejecting another. Office restructuring was tabled pending a special meeting.

• Approved $6,918.36 purchase of 35 Flip-Top Ballot/Supply Wagons (unanimous)
• Approved $26,455.00 ES&S 2021 Hardware Maintenance Contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5,169.07 ES&S 2020 General Election Coding Charge (unanimous)
• Approved $2,583.09 ES&S 2020 General Election Audio Charge (unanimous)
• Accepted one late-arriving school election ballot postmarked timely (unanimous)
• Rejected one late-arriving school election ballot without postmark (unanimous)
• Tabled office restructuring discussion until special meeting
• Rejected ballot dropped in County Clerk's exclusive drop box; sent cure letters for three ballots

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex, NJ Agriculture Development Board. The agenda contains only meeting materials and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting agenda PDF
• Meeting materials PDF

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved letters of support for two farmland preservation applications: Rolling Hills Properties I, LLC in Wantage Township under the State Direct Easement Program, and Newton Land Farm in Hampton Township under the SADC Non-Profit Cost Share Program with a maximum of $10,750 for due diligence costs. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Supported Rolling Hills Properties I, LLC for State Direct Easement Program (4-0)
• Supported Newton Land Farm 50/50 cost share with $10,750 max for due diligence (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing an application to subdivide a 123.105-acre residential and agricultural property on County Route 521 (Maple Avenue) into two lots. The proposal includes dedicating portions of the 66-foot right-of-way to the county, creating a common access drive, and continuing agricultural use on both lots. Several issues need resolution, including a driveway encroachment onto an adjoining property, missing driveway details, and a discrepancy about removing an existing farm access point.

• Minor subdivision of Block 3202 Lot 14 into two lots (12.411 and 110.241 acres)
• Dedication of portions of both lots within 66-foot right-of-way to the county
• Proposed driveway encroaches onto Block 3302 Lot 13; access agreement needed
• Sight distance measurements: 564 ft left (required 496 ft), 507 ft right (required 496 ft)
• Applicant must clarify whether existing driveway entrance for farm equipment is to remain or be removed

The Development Review Committee disapproved a minor subdivision application for the property at 14 Dingertopadre, owned by Fred and Sharyn Dingertopadre. The meeting was attended by two Planning Board members, county staff, and the applicant's representative. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Minor subdivision at 14 Dingertopadre disapproved

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on April 14, 2021. The agenda includes a full agenda packet, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda
• Full agenda packet

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a consent agenda, appointments, resolutions, and contracts, including a $3.1 million capital ordinance and two bond ordinances for 2021 capital improvements. The board also introduced ordinances for road improvements and technical school upgrades, and entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including NJ Transit agreement ($240,000) and VOCA grant application ($338,841 total)
• Appointed Margaret Bongiorno to Sussex County Technical School Board of Education (unexpired term to Oct 2022)
• Approved purchase of 3 dump trucks ($273,826.48) and 1 excavator ($207,960.48)
• Approved rental of two tents for vaccination site (estimated $92,000)
• Adopted resolution supporting NJ S3522 (PERS board of trustees)
• Awarded contract extension to T&M Associates for well system refurbishment
• Awarded contract extension to Tony's Concrete Construction (max $500,000)
• Introduced Capital Ordinance 21-01 ($3,125,503) and Bond Ordinances 21-02 ($15,179,319) and 21-03 ($900,000) on first reading

Board of Elections

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda lists only procedural items: an Open Public Meetings Act statement, roll call, executive session, reopening to the public, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session scheduled

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting on April 13, 2021, entering executive session to discuss staffing and interview candidates for a Senior Election Technician position. The board recessed and resumed on April 15, where it unanimously approved hiring Tamar Lawson-McPherson as Employee, Board of Elections at $32,456 annually, and Sarika Maharajh at $14 per hour for up to 20 hours per week. Both hires are subject to county approval and background checks.

• Entered executive session to discuss staffing and interview candidates (unanimous)
• Recessed until April 15 to continue staffing discussions (unanimous)
• Hired Tamar Lawson-McPherson as Employee, Board of Elections at $32,456 (unanimous)
• Hired Sarika Maharajh at $14/hour for up to 20 hours/week (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no substantive business items listed. It appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners held a special remote meeting on March 31, 2021. The board approved the agenda and opened and closed public comment sessions. No resolutions, contracts, or other formal actions were taken; the board voted to enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters, and adjourned afterward.

• Approved the meeting agenda by voice vote.
• Opened and closed the first public comment session for agenda items only.
• Opened and closed a second public comment session for general comments.
• Adopted a resolution to enter a closed executive session for litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters.
• Adjourned from executive session and returned to regular business.
• Adjourned the meeting after the executive session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on March 24, 2021. The agenda includes a budget presentation and the regular meeting agenda packet. No specific action items are listed beyond the presentation and agenda review.

• Review of 2021 budget presentation
• Regular meeting agenda packet

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners introduced the 2021 County Budget for first reading, which is down 1.91% (about $2 million) from last year and includes the lowest tax rate in six years. The board also adopted a consent agenda of nine resolutions, including several grant applications, and passed resolutions opposing state funding cuts to the Municipal Alliance Program and urging the establishment of a Veterans Center in northwest New Jersey.

• Introduced 2021 County Budget for first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda A-I, including grant applications for SHIP, Senior Farmers Market, and VAWA programs (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolutions A-I, including opposition to Municipal Alliance funding cuts and support for a NW NJ Veterans Center (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Sheriff's Office exterior renovations with Murray Paving & Concrete (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills list (5-0)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations, Farmland Preservation levy, and Library budget (5-0)
• Appointed Skylands Risk Management, Inc. as risk management consultant (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 10 and March 11 meetings (voice vote)

Board of Elections

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no substantive discussion items, indicating a procedural or administrative meeting.

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special meeting and unanimously passed a motion authorizing Gary Kramer to deal directly with the vendor for the Image One scanner, aiming to finalize the contract by April 1st so the equipment is available for the Primary Election. The board also discussed a state-funded e-pollbook pilot program for the Primary Election, with a suggestion to test multiple vendors, and scheduled a follow-up special meeting for April 5, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

• Authorized Gary Kramer to deal directly with the Image One vendor (motion passed unanimously).
• Scheduled a special meeting for April 5, 2021, to continue e-pollbook pilot discussion.
• Discussed but did not decide on e-pollbook pilot vendors or early voting machine grant.

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular virtual meeting. The main item is discussion of the 2021 Preliminary Equalization, which affects how property values are assessed across municipalities. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• 2021 Preliminary Equalization
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2020 regular meeting

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the 2021 Preliminary Equalization Table, with the final table to be heard on April 21. The board also approved the Township of Vernon's annual reassessment application for 2022. Discussions were held on the 2021 assessment appeal process, including flexibility on market exposure times and virtual hearing logistics, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved the minutes from the December 16, 2020 Regular Meeting.
• Approved the 2021 Preliminary Equalization Table.
• Approved the Township of Vernon's Annual Reassessment application for 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex Development Review Committee meeting is scheduled, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The only listed action is to view minutes, making this a procedural-only meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Development Review Committee withheld approval for two applications, subject to conditions. The BellaRosa Realty at Lakeside I, LLC project in Hopatcong, involving renovation and new residential construction, was not approved outright. The Innella application in Montague was also withheld subject to conditions.

• Approval withheld subject to conditions for BellaRosa Realty at Lakeside I, LLC (Block 10707, Lots 6-9) in Hopatcong
• Approval withheld subject to conditions for Richard & Jane Innella (Block 7, Lots 36 & 37.01) in Montague

Board of Elections

This is a procedural-only meeting with no agenda items listed. The only action noted is to view minutes from prior meetings.

• No agenda items listed

The Sussex County Board of Elections held its 2021 reorganization meeting, unanimously electing Allen Langjahr as Chairman and Carolyn Magee as Secretary. The board approved minutes from three February meetings, designated official newspapers, and set its 2021-2022 meeting schedule. It also approved moving a Hardyston polling place to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for the primary, pending an ADA inspection, and tabled a discussion on grant-funded purchases until April.

• Approved reorganization of the Board of Elections
• Elected Allen Langjahr as Chairman
• Elected Carolyn Magee as Secretary
• Approved minutes of February 22, 23, and 26, 2021 meetings
• Designated The New Jersey Herald, The New Jersey Sunday Herald, and The Star Ledger as newspapers of record
• Approved 2021-2022 regular meeting dates
• Tabled CTCL grant purchase discussion until April
• Approved moving Hardyston 7 polling place to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Primary Election 2021, pending ADA inspection

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2021 county budget. The agenda includes only the meeting notice and agenda document, with no specific items listed.

• 2021 budget workshop meeting

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2021 budget. Officials reported the county ended 2020 with a fund balance of $16,916,000, up from $16,860,000 at the start of the year. The board agreed to proceed with introducing the budget at the March 24 meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• Approved the meeting agenda by voice vote.
• Opened and closed public sessions with no comments received.
• Agreed to proceed with introducing the 2021 budget at the March 24 meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on March 10, 2021. The agenda includes a resolution to increase the membership of the Board of Elections, which would be the main substantive item. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with only the agenda and addendum documents listed.

• Resolution to increase Board of Elections membership

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the Pro-Respect Resolution (106-2021) after extensive public comment, with all five commissioners voting in favor. The Board also adopted a resolution asking the state legislature to return to constitutional government (105-2021) and approved a cap on the county budget increase at 3.5% (098-2021). All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, contracts, and bills list, were approved as presented.

• Adopted the Pro-Respect Resolution (106-2021) by a 5-0 roll call vote.
• Adopted Resolution 105-2021 asking the legislature to assert itself and return to constitutional government.
• Adopted Resolution 098-2021 authorizing a cap on the county budget increase to 3.5% and establishing a cap bank.
• Approved the consent agenda (Resolutions 099-2021, 100-2021, 101-2021) as a block.
• Approved Resolutions 102-2021 through 107-2021, including the Pro-Respect Resolution and increasing Board of Elections membership.
• Awarded a contract extension for aerial larviciding/adulticiding to Rebecca Lynn Flying Service Inc. for $60,000.
• Approved the bills list (Resolution 109-2021) and the personnel agenda (Resolution 110-2021).
• Entered into executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege.

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review its agenda and meeting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting materials

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved the minutes of its February 9, 2021 meeting. The council received updates on the SCMUA landfill expansion, including a conditional contract award to Tomko Construction for $25.5 million pending NJIB approval, and on recycling programs. No new business or public comment was presented.

• Approved February 9, 2021 minutes (11 yes, 3 abstain)
• Heard SCMUA landfill expansion bid: Tomko Construction lowest at $25.5M, conditionally awarded pending NJIB approval
• Noted Reenee Casapulla's retirement; thanked for service
• Heard sub-committee on Administrative Action procedures will require full Solid Waste Management Plan update

Planning Board

This is a brief agenda for the Sussex Planning Board meeting. It lists only the agenda itself and a presentation document, with no specific action items, public hearings, or resolutions mentioned. The meeting appears to be largely procedural or informational.

• Agenda adoption
• Presentation (document: 03-01-21 PLANNING BOARD PRESENTATION.PDF)

The Sussex County Planning Board approved a motion granting six waivers for the Montague Township firehouse and community center project on County Route 653, including waivers for sight distance, driveway width, curb return radii, access point offset, reverse frontage, and sight triangle. The sight triangle will be redesigned in accordance with review and approval of the County Engineer. The board also approved the minutes of January 4, 2021, the Development Review Committee reports, and appointed Wolfgang Gstattenbauer as Planning Board Secretary.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021, as presented.
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for January 19, 2020 and February 16, 2021.
• Granted waivers for sight distance, 50' driveway width, 15' curb return radii, access point offset, reverse frontage, and sight triangle for Montague Township firehouse project.
• Appointed Wolfgang Gstattenbauer as Planning Board Secretary.

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex, NJ Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

• No specific items listed

The Sussex County Open Space Committee voted to recommend the Culver Brook Preserve for Open Space acquisition, with one abstention. The committee also approved the January 28, 2021 minutes as presented. Corrections were made to the Open Space Acquisition Grant Brochure, including fixing a name error and removing a person's name. The Trails Grant Program update was discussed, with final staff comments expected by the March or April meeting.

• Approved the minutes of January 28, 2021, as presented (unanimous)
• Approved a resolution recommending the Culver Brook Preserve for Open Space acquisition (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Corrected the Open Space Acquisition Grant Brochure, including changing 'Mary' to 'Marie' and removing 'Jean Murphy'
• Discussed the Trails Grant Program update, with final staff comments expected by the March or April meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on February 24, 2021. The agenda includes a resolution related to anti-hate, which is the only substantive item listed. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, consisting of meeting materials and the agenda packet.

• Consideration of an anti-hate resolution

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a meeting on February 16, 2021. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and materials documents, with no specific action items listed.

• Meeting agenda PDF
• Meeting materials PDF

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board met remotely and approved minutes from four prior meetings. The board reviewed a draft RFP for updating the County's Farmland Preservation Plan, with no comments or changes requested. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2020 (2 yes, 2 abstain)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2020 (4 yes)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2020 (2 yes, 2 abstain)
• Approved minutes of Jan 19, 2021 (4 yes)
• Reviewed draft RFP for Farmland Preservation Plan update; no changes requested

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee reviewed three applications. Two projects — a driveway plan and a new 153,000 sq ft industrial building — had approval withheld subject to conditions. A quarry subdivision was reviewed with comments.

• Gallagher, Patrick: driveway plan at Block 5.01, Lot 626, Hampton — approval withheld subject to conditions
• Punctuated Equilibrium, LLC: demolish existing industrial building and construct new 153,000 sq ft building at Brooks Plaza, Newton — approval withheld subject to conditions
• Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc.: Route 94 minor subdivision quarry, Hardyston — reviewed with comments

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on February 10, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda and agenda packet documents, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners finally adopted Capital Ordinance 21-01, appropriating $6,580,875 for improvements to the Dennis Memorial Library in Newton. The funding comes from $3,500,000 from the county's capital improvement fund and $3,080,875 from a New Jersey State Library grant. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for senior transportation services and other resolutions. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the ordinance.

• Adopted Capital Ordinance 21-01 for Dennis Memorial Library improvements, appropriating $6,580,875 (4-0, Carney abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including $382,439 mental health services contract with NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Approved $50,000 transportation services contract with Vernon Township for seniors and disabled residents
• Approved $17,000 transportation services contract with Hardyston Township for seniors and disabled residents
• Approved $18,000 contract modification for veterans transportation services with NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
• Approved $54,000 agreement with Jersey Professional Management for temporary acting health director services
• Approved $6,656 subgrant for juvenile prosecutors training program
• Approved appointments to North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Musconetcong River Management Council, and Sussex County Planning Board

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council approved the January 12, 2021 minutes and formed a subcommittee for administrative action procedures, with three members volunteering. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes (motion carried, 6 yes, 3 abstain)
• Formed subcommittee for administrative action procedures (volunteers: Busniak, Sabella, Ploetner)

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections is purely procedural, with no agenda items listed. The only action noted is the availability of minutes for review. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a temporary pay increase of $800 per pay period for Deputy Administrator Ellen Griffiths, effective January 1, 2021, until the Administrator position is filled. The board also discussed the administrator job posting and reviewed a presentation on election sorting equipment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved temporary pay increase of $800 per pay period for Deputy Administrator Ellen Griffiths (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:14pm (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

• No specific action items listed

The Sussex County Open Space Committee approved a resolution recommending the Freeholder Board encumber Open Space Trust Funds for the Black Creek project in Vernon Township, which requests $75,000 for land acquisition. The committee also approved the 2021 meeting dates and the Open Space Acquisition Grant Brochure for distribution, with added rolling application information. A motion to draft a resolution for the Culver Brook Preserve project was also approved, with one abstention.

• Approved 2021 Open Space Committee meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved Open Space Acquisition Grant Brochure for distribution, with rolling application info added (5-0)
• Approved resolution recommending Freeholder Board encumber Open Space Trust Funds for Black Creek project (4-0)
• Authorized drafting resolution for Culver Brook Preserve funding recommendation (3-0-1, Dolan abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on January 27, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda and the agenda packet, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved the first reading of a capital ordinance appropriating $6,580,875 for improvements to the Dennis Memorial Library, with $3.5 million from county capital funds and $3,080,875 from a state grant. The board also adopted eight resolutions, including appointments to county boards and support for a technical school grant application. All votes were unanimous except for Commissioner Yardley, who was dropped from the call and recorded as absent for the ordinance and bills list.

• Approved first reading of capital ordinance for Dennis Library improvements, $6,580,875 (3-0, Yardley absent)
• Adopted 8 resolutions including appointments to SCCC Board of Trustees, NJTPA, and Construction Board of Appeals (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Sussex Tech's Securing Our Children's Future grant application (4-0)
• Adopted temporary capital budget for 2021 (4-0)
• Accepted NJ Library Construction Bond Act grant for Dennis Library project (4-0)
• Authorized signing of PBA Local 378 collective bargaining agreements for corrections and superior officers (4-0)
• Approved bills list for January 27, 2021 (3-0, Yardley absent)
• Approved personnel agenda (4-0)

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Agriculture Development Board. The agenda contains only a notice and the agenda itself, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. The meeting will be held remotely.

• Remote meeting notice
• Agenda adoption

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board reorganized, reappointing Jane Brodhecker as Chairperson and Lori Day as Vice Chairperson. The board approved the 2021 meeting schedule, supported a farmland preservation application for the Estate of Donald A. Elston Jr. in Wantage Township, and approved a 20% cost share for the Windy Flats Dairy farm in Wantage. All votes were unanimous.

• Reappointed Jane Brodhecker as Chairperson (4-0)
• Reappointed Lori Day as Vice Chairperson (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Supported Elston farmland preservation application (5-0)
• Approved 20% cost share for Sytsema farm (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review the agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the standard documents for the meeting.

• Review of 1-19-2021 Development Review Committee agenda
• Review of 1-19-2021 Development Review Committee meeting materials

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex, NJ Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee meeting on January 14, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting notice, agenda, and materials as PDF documents, with no specific discussion or decision items detailed.

• Meeting notice posted
• Agenda posted
• Meeting materials posted

Board of County Commissioners

This is the agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting on January 13, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and the agenda packet, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,444,694.65 contract with State Line Construction Company, Inc. for the replacement of Bridge Q-06 on Main Street over the Wallkill River in Sparta Township. The board also approved a consent agenda, appointments, a professional services agreement, the bills list, and the personnel agenda. No public hearings were held, and no items were tabled or denied.

• Awarded $1,444,694.65 contract to State Line Construction for Bridge Q-06 replacement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $183,933.72 prosecutor insurance fraud program participation (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP up to $135,000 (4-0)
• Approved appointments including Margaret Pittaluga to Youth Services Commission and Dawn Fantasia to Arts & Heritage Council (4-0)
• Approved bills list (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from December 22, 2020 regular and executive sessions (voice vote)

Board of Elections

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections with no agenda items listed. The only action noted is to view minutes from prior meetings. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public consideration.

• No agenda items listed

The Sussex County Board of Elections met via conference call and discussed election process improvements, including changes to ballot envelopes and ballot handling. The board approved minutes from several prior meetings and noted that the county approved three temporary staff members. No final decisions were made on the proposed election changes, which remain under discussion.

• Approved minutes from 2020 General Election (Oct. 13-Nov. 19) unanimously
• Approved minutes of Nov. 24, 2020 unanimously
• Approved minutes of Dec. 3, 2020 unanimously
• Approved minutes of Dec. 8, 2020 unanimously
• Approved minutes of Dec. 13, 2020 unanimously
• Approved minutes of Dec. 17, 2020 unanimously
• Recessed and reconvened meeting by unanimous voice vote

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural notice for the Sussex Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting on January 12, 2021. The agenda lists only document attachments (notice, agenda, and meeting materials PDFs) with no specific discussion items or decisions detailed.

• Meeting notice posted for 1-12-2021
• Agenda PDF available
• Meeting materials PDF available

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council held its annual reorganization, unanimously re-electing Donald Ploetner as Chairperson and Joe Sabella as Vice Chairperson. The council also approved the 2021 meeting dates, waived the nominating committee report, and approved minutes from three prior 2020 meetings. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Waived Nominating Committee report, accepted floor nominations (unanimous)
• Appointed Donald Ploetner as SWAC Chairperson (10-0)
• Appointed Joe Sabella as SWAC Vice Chairperson (10-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2020 (10-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved 2021 SWAC meeting dates (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding its annual reorganization meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting agenda document and an invitation, with no substantive policy items listed for discussion or decision.

• Reorganization meeting agenda document
• Meeting invitation document

Planning Board

This is a routine Planning Board meeting agenda with items for notice and a presentation. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Agenda approval
• Notice review
• Presentation