Sussex public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including major purchases and contract awards. Key items include a $579,696.34 radio system upgrade for Public Works, a $851,930 contract for seven minibuses, and a $24,600 tree work contract. The board will also consider renewals for employee and retiree health benefits with Horizon BCBSNJ, a homelessness services contract with the NJ Department of Human Services, and a bridge replacement agreement with Sparta Township. Public comment is scheduled, and the board will enter a closed executive session afterward.

• Radio system upgrades (Phase 2) for Public Works from Atlantic Communications: $579,696.34
• Purchase of seven minibuses for transit services from Rohrer Enterprises: $851,930
• Tree work from Midhurst Tree Care for Parks & Forestry: $24,600
• Homelessness, prevention, and Code Blue services contract with NJ DHS: $218,260
• Bridge Q-06 replacement agreement with Sparta Township; change order extends completion to Jan 23, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions for public works, health services, and financial administration. Key actions included awarding a contract for seven minibuses and renewing medical benefit agreements for employees and retirees.

• Approved $851,930 contract to Rohrer Enterprises, Inc. for seven minibuses (4-0-1)
• Approved $579,696.34 for DPW radio system upgrades from Atlantic Communications (4-0-1)
• Approved $24,600 for tree work from Midhurst Tree Care (4-0-1)
• Approved $218,260 contract with NJ Dept of Human Services for homelessness services (4-0-1)
• Renewed medical benefit agreements with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ for active employees and retirees (4-0-1)
• Approved agreement with Township of Sparta for replacement of Bridge Q-06 (4-0-1)
• Designated Christina Marks as Clerk Pro Tem through January 31, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved various contract extensions for senior transportation, meal delivery, and substance abuse treatment (4-0-1)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review and approve meeting minutes from previous November and December sessions. The body is also scheduled to canvass the results of the December 13, 2022, Stanhope Special School Election.

• Approval of November 30, 2022, General Election meeting minutes
• Approval of December 13, 2022, Special School Election meeting minutes
• Approval of December 20, 2022, Special School Election meeting minutes
• Canvass the results of the December 13, 2022, Stanhope Special School Election

Board of Taxation

The Board will conduct hearings on added/omitted tax appeals for properties in Sandyston, Stillwater, Hardyston, Franklin, Hopatcong, Fredon, Vernon, Lafayette, and Wantage townships, as well as rollback hearings for Sparta Township. Several cases involve stipulations or withdrawals.

• Gauri Realty LLC appeals for 6 properties in Vernon Township (Blocks 98, 85, 68, 48)
• Fredon Township re-classification hearings for two parcels owned by Carladean Kostelnik (Block 1201 Lots 2.01 and 3)
• Sparta Township rollback hearings for 13 QFarm parcels (2019-2022 years)
• Hopatcong Borough stipulation hearings for MRE Development LLC and two other parcels
• Lafayette Township: one stipulation and one withdrawal

The Board approved an extension for the Franklin Borough reassessment through the end of January. A resolution to extend the revaluation in the Borough of Hopatcong was also accepted. The Board conducted several added/omitted and rollback hearings.

• Approved extension for Franklin Borough reassessment until end of January
• Accepted resolution to extend Hopatcong revaluation
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Cancelled December 22, 2022 regular meeting

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials. No specific items are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached PDFs.

• Review of 12-19-2022 Development Review Committee agenda
• Review of 12-19-2022 Development Review Committee meeting materials

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2022, to vote on a consent agenda and numerous resolutions, including contract renewals for employee health insurance, vehicle purchases, and grant fund acceptance. The board will also consider several resolutions related to bridge projects, engineering services, and budget adjustments. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general topics.

• Renewal of Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits for active employees at $9,835,355.67
• Renewal of Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits for retirees at $4,379,042.31
• Acceptance of $696,128.00 PHEP grant and $75,000.00 overdose fatality review grant
• Purchase of 2023 vehicles for fleet management totaling over $600,000
• Award of change order for 2021 road resurfacing program reducing contract by $1,038,437.06

The Board approved several vehicle purchases for fleet management and renewed medical and prescription benefit contracts for employees and retirees. They also accepted a $75,000 grant for the Overdose Fatality Review Team and approved various professional service agreements.

• Approved $75,000 grant for Overdose Fatality Review Team (Voice vote)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 single axle hook loader for $132,807.00
• Approved purchase of five Ford Super Duty trucks (F-350/F-550) totaling $323,518.20
• Approved purchase of four 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredos for $165,840.00
• Renewed Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits for active employees ($9,835,355.67) and retirees ($4,379,042.31)
• Renewed Benecard Services prescription benefits for active employees ($2,466,661.44) and retirees ($3,345,926.04)
• Approved $157,897.21 for engineering services for Bridge Q-06 replacement
• Approved shared service agreements for congregate nutrition programs in Franklin, Hopatcong, and Vernon ($27,700 each)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting. The only listed item is a reference to meeting materials, including the agenda and supporting documents from a prior July 12, 2022 meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed on this agenda.

• Reference to 7-12-2022 Solid Waste Advisory Council agenda PDF
• Reference to 7-12-2022 Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting materials PDF

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from six prior meetings, authorize two equipment purchases totaling $14,459.83, and discuss activities for the Stanhope Special School Election. A public comment period is also scheduled.

• Approve purchase of workbench tables for election equipment from Grainger for $7,967.33
• Approve purchase of ballot activation cards from Election Systems & Software for $6,962.50
• Facilities improvement update
• Election activities for the Stanhope Special School Election

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will vote to approve minutes from six General Election meetings held in November 2022. They will also discuss ballots for signature cures related to the Stanhope Special School Election. A public comment period is scheduled for agenda items.

• Approval of General Election meeting minutes from November 1, 8, 10, 16, 18, and 21, 2022
• Ballots for signature cures for the Stanhope Special School Election

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting to review a proposed amendment to the Byram Township municipal chapter of the county Water Quality Management Plan, along with a planner's report and other administrative items. The agenda includes no minutes for approval and is largely procedural, with no public hearings or financial actions listed.

• Review of SC WMP Amendment - Byram Township WMP Municipal Chapter
• Planner's report on project updates
• Discussion of meeting format
• Reorganization nominating committee

The committee voted to recommend that Commissioners approve the Byram Municipal Chapter of the Wastewater Management Plan. The committee also decided that future meetings will be held virtually unless a special meeting is required.

• Recommended approval of Byram Municipal Chapter Wastewater Management Plan amendment (7-0)
• Appointed Keith Gourlay and Richard Gottemoller to the Reorganization Nominating Committee
• Approved transition to virtual meetings unless a special meeting is needed (7-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to approve minutes from several General Election meetings, address ballot curing for the Stanhope Special School Election, and conduct the 2022 General Election audit. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of General Election meeting minutes from November 1, 8, 10, 16, 18, and 21, 2022
• Ballot curing for the Stanhope Special School Election
• 2022 General Election audit

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including a $5,014,293 state transportation grant application, a $1,813,232 area plan grant for older persons' services, and multiple contracts for professional services, equipment, and cooperative purchasing. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a closed executive session for collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approve $5,014,293 grant application for FY2023 County Aid Transportation Program (Project 2023-CA-19-ATP)
• Authorize $1,813,232 Area Plan Grant Agreement with NJ Division of Aging Services for social and nutritional services for older persons
• Increase Social Services for the Homeless contract by $25,000 for Code Blue services, total $218,260
• Award $247,170 on-call engineering services to Harold E. Pellow & Associates for county roadway and bridge projects
• Purchase one compact loader from Jesco Inc. for $79,421 and sandblasting/painting at historic courthouse for $69,625

The Board approved several high-value contracts and grants, including a $5M application for transportation projects and $1.8M for senior services. They also authorized various professional service agreements and purchasing cooperatives for 2023. One resolution regarding the appointment of a Deputy County Administrator was tabled.

• Approved $1.8M grant for social and nutritional services for older persons
• Approved $25,000 contract increase for Code Blue homeless services
• Approved $5,014,293 grant application for the FY 2023 County Aid Annual Transportation Program
• Approved $276,129 contract for professional auditing services (Nisivoccia LLP, CPA)
• Approved $247,170 for on-call engineering services (Harold E. Pellow & Associates, Inc.)
• Approved $79,421 for a compact base loader from Jesco Inc.
• Approved $69,625 for sandblasting and painting at the Historic Sussex County Courthouse
• Tabled resolution to appoint a Deputy County Administrator

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing reports, and discussing agricultural matters. The board will consider a commercial farm certification application and revisit an electric utility plan in Lafayette, along with other old business items.

• Commercial Farm Certification application by KAI-SP HOME, LLC
• Electric Utility Plan for Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• SADC Soil Protection Standards discussion
• Brodhecker Farm, LLC SSAMP review

The Board approved the creation of a sub-committee to develop policies for county independent-purchased farms. A commercial farm certification application for KAI-SP Home, LLC was tabled until December. The Board also approved the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved Minutes of October 17, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved formation of sub-committee for independent-purchased farm policies (4-0)
• Tabled Commercial Farm Certification for KAI-SP Home, LLC until December meeting (4-0)
• Authorized Counsel to send a final letter following Executive Session (4-0)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee will hold a remote meeting to review a preliminary site plan for a 5-story apartment building in Sussex Borough and two minor subdivision proposals by The Nature Conservancy in Stillwater Township. One subdivision is for approval and includes a variance request.

• Preliminary site plan for 82 Fountain Square LLC: demolish existing building, construct 5-story, 12-unit apartment building with 25 parking spaces at 82 Fountain Square Road, Sussex Borough
• Minor subdivision review for The Nature Conservancy: split 128-acre lot at 915 Cedar Ridge Road into a 107-acre preserved open space lot and a 21-acre agricultural lot
• Minor subdivision approval for The Nature Conservancy: divide 60.604-acre lot into 3 lots, including a non-conforming lot with septic system and variance request

The committee reviewed two development proposals and approved one. The application for 915 Cedar Ridge Road was approved, while the proposal for 82 Fountain Square was reviewed.

• Approved project at 915 Cedar Ridge Road (The Nature Conservancy)
• Reviewed proposal to replace building at 82 Fountain Square with 12-unit apartment building
• Reviewed project at 915 Cedar Ridge Road (The Nature Conservancy)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will meet to canvass the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election and certify them to the County Clerk. A public comment period is included.

• Motion to canvass the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election to the County Clerk

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to discuss activities related to the 2022 General Election. The agenda includes roll call, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Review of 2022 General Election activities

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee is meeting remotely to review minutes, discuss a potential new meeting location, consider an open space application, and follow up on the Trails Grant Program. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific project names or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion on meeting location
• Open Space Application review
• Trails Grant Program update

The Committee approved amendments to the open space acquisition application to include environmental contamination checklists. Members also agreed to continue holding meetings virtually and formed a subcommittee to expedite the Trails Grant Program.

• Approved Minutes of June 23, 2022 (4-0)
• Decided to keep meetings virtual
• Approved amendments to Open Space Application to include environmental contamination and EPA enforcement disclosures (5-0)
• Formed Trails Grant Program subcommittee consisting of Marie Springer and Bill DeBoer
• Appointed Mike Dolan as alternate

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to approve a $7,686.22 payment to Universal Mailing Service for mailing sample ballots for the 2022 General Election. The board will also discuss general election activities and hold a public comment session.

• Motion to approve $7,686.22 bill from Universal Mailing Service for sample ballot mailing
• Discussion of 2022 General Election activities
• Public comment period for agenda items

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several grant modifications and new grants, plus resolutions for vehicle purchases, paving services, a hazard mitigation plan update, and various contract awards. The agenda also includes appointments, a road closure for a 5K race, and an executive session. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Amend Area Plan Contract grant with NJ Division of Aging Services for $45,000 budget transfer within $2,919,423 award
• Decrease Skylands Ride grant by $10,000 to $30,000 for Saturday Public Connect services
• Increase Samaritan Inn grant by $10,000 to $46,000 for emergency shelter services
• Purchase four 2023 Ford Bronco Sport for Fleet Management ($124,398.08) and two for Health and Human Services ($65,016.28)
• Award contract to Tetra Tech Inc. for hazard mitigation plan update ($199,965.62)

The Board approved several health and human services grants and authorized the purchase of six Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. They also approved a $1.5M bridge fund grant application and various public works contracts. Two resolutions were tabled pending further discussion.

• Approved $1.5M grant application for FY 2023 Local Bridges Fund
• Approved purchase of 4 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles for Fleet Management ($124,398.08)
• Approved purchase of 2 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles for Health and Human Services ($65,016.28)
• Approved $120,000 contract with Riverview Paving Inc. for emergency management paving
• Approved $199,965.62 for Tetra Tech Inc. to update Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approved appointment of Danielle Schappert to Mental Health Board (4-0)
• Approved $53,256 sub-grant for Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention
• Tabled Resolutions K and L pending further discussion

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss water quality management items, including a proposed amendment to Byram Township's municipal chapter of the county Water Quality Management Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes, a planner's report, and old business regarding Hudson Farm's formal adoption.

• Review and approval of July 7, 2022 minutes
• Planner's report on municipal outreach letters and draft WQMP amendment checklist
• Old business: Hudson Farm notice of formal adoption
• New business: Sussex County WQMP amendment for Byram Township municipal chapter

The committee approved a sample letter to be sent to municipalities concerning their representation on the Policy Advisory Committee. Members received updates on a draft WQMP amendment checklist and the formal adoption of a sewer service area expansion for Hudson Farm in Hopatcong Borough. The committee also reviewed a request from Byram Township to amend its wastewater management plan.

• Approved Municipal Outreach letter and directed staff to send it to municipalities (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

The Board approved several high-cost equipment purchases, including a sewer cleaner and fleet vehicles. They also appointed a new member to the Planning Board and designated a Clerk Pro Tem. Various resolutions for road closures and professional service agreements were adopted.

• Approved $572,317 purchase of Vac-Con sewer cleaner (4-0)
• Approved $106,853 purchase of Freightliner truck cab and chassis (4-0)
• Approved $89,656 purchase of two 2023 Dodge Durangos for Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved $96,425.78 for firewall servers and software (4-0)
• Appointed John Dalmas as First Alternate Member to Planning Board (4-0)
• Designated Christina Marks as Clerk Pro Tem through Dec 31, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $51,900 architectural services agreement with E I Associates (4-0)
• Approved $53,256 revenue insertion for Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes, discuss a security alarm installation, review the 2022 General Election ballot signature, and set the calendar for the Stanhope Special School Election on December 13. The board will also vote on allowing electronic poll books and DS200 scanners to process voters from all three Stanhope districts.

• Stanhope Special School Election scheduled for December 13, 2022
• Motion to approve electronic poll books and DS200 scanner for all three Stanhope districts
• Security alarm installation in lower level office
• Audit dates proposed for November 29 or 30
• 2022 General Election ballot signature review

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for October 26, 2022, due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 6 PM. Additionally, the November 22 meeting will start at 6:30 PM instead of the usual time due to a schedule conflict at the Performing Arts Center. Both meetings will be held at the Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center, One College Hill Road, Newton, New Jersey, and action may be taken.

• October 26 meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting: November 2, 2022, 6 PM
• November 22 meeting time changed to 6:30 PM
• Meetings at Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the upcoming November 8 General Election, including ballot signature review and a schedule for processing vote-by-mail and provisional ballots. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items.

• Security alarm installation in lower level office (old business)
• Election calendar: Nov 8 Election Day, Nov 10 cure processing, Nov 15 ballot review, Nov 24 final certification
• 2022 General Election ballot signature review

Board of Elections

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and no substantive business items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• No substantive items listed; agenda contains only the meeting notice and agenda document.

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two items: a correction of errors for the Township of Vernon and a revaluation for the Borough of Hopatcong. No other substantive business is listed.

• Township of Vernon – Correction of Errors
• Borough of Hopatcong – Revaluation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved two correction-of-errors appeals for Vernon Township, correcting swapped lot numbers from a 2019 map update. The board also discussed the Borough of Hopatcong's revaluation being delayed to 2024 due to state rejection, and heard updates on shared tax administrator legislation and upcoming meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved two correction-of-errors appeals for Vernon Township (unanimous)
• Noted Hopatcong revaluation delayed to 2024 after state rejection
• Discussed shared tax administrator bill amendments requiring county board and state consent

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and discussing old items such as a county space planning meeting and a vendor invoice discrepancy. New business focuses on preparations for the 2022 General Election audit and a review of ballot signatures. The public may comment on agenda items for up to three minutes.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting
• Update on County Space Planning meeting scheduled for October 21st at 3pm
• Update on Padded Wagon invoice discrepancy
• General Election Audit preparations
• 2022 General Election ballot signature review

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing reports, and discussing agricultural issues. The board will consider a commercial farm certification application, review soil protection standards, and discuss a solar siting plan in Lafayette.

• Commercial Farm Certification for KAI-SP HOME, LLC
• SADC Soil Protection Standards discussion
• Brodhecker Farm, LLC SSAMP review
• Electric Utility Plan for Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• SCADB meeting location discussion

Development Review Committee

The Sussex, NJ Development Review Committee is holding a meeting on October 17, 2022, but the agenda contains no items for discussion or decision. The only listed action is to view minutes, indicating this is a procedural session with no substantive business.

• No agenda items listed

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing 13 resolutions, including budget insertions for grants, modifications to contracts for senior transportation, home-delivered meals, and legal services, and a $1.99 million application for 2023 transit funding. They will also consider resolutions for a vehicle purchase, a new job title, environmental consulting, and bridge engineering, plus award contracts for library software and street sweepers. Public comment is allowed on agenda items and general topics.

• Application for 2023 SCDRTAP and FTA Section 5311 transit funding totaling $1,998,236.00
• Modification to Skylands Ride senior transportation contract adding $236,642.00 (revised total $297,700.00)
• Modification to Catholic Family & Community Services home-delivered meals contract adding $166,143.00 (revised total $244,896.00)
• Purchase of one vehicle for Prosecutor's Office from Enterprise Car Sales for $37,349.00
• Award of contract for library management solution to Today's Business Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $56,637.20

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a letter to Governor Murphy opposing the elimination of the School Based Youth Services Program, which serves about 800 students at the Sussex County Technical School. The board also adopted a consent agenda with 13 resolutions, including budget insertions, grant applications, and contract modifications for senior transportation, home-delivered meals, and legal assistance. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a vehicle for the Prosecutor's Office, creation of a new clerk title, and contracts for environmental remediation and bridge engineering.

• Approved letter to Governor Murphy opposing elimination of School Based Youth Services Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda A-M including $1.99M transit grant application and $1.45M aging services grant modification (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of one vehicle for Prosecutor's Office for $37,349 (5-0 roll call)
• Created 'Clerk 2' title in CWA 1032 Social Services Unit contract range (5-0 roll call)
• Authorized $114,170 contract for environmental remediation at Andover and Layton garages (5-0 roll call)
• Authorized $166,960 on-call engineering for Bridge D-18 rehabilitation in Frankford Township (5-0 roll call)
• Awarded $56,637.20 library management solution contract to Today's Business Solutions, Inc. (5-0 roll call)
• Approved change order for two street sweepers for $26,315.78 (5-0 roll call)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board is meeting to review site plans and subdivision records. The board will address resolutions for waivers granted to two specific applicants.

• Waiver resolution for Thaddeus Spinks (SCPB 18A/21/22) on County Route 640, Sandyston Township
• Waiver resolution for Benevolent Acupuncture and Wellness Center (SCPB 12A(PSP)22) on County Route 613, Sparta Township

The Sussex County Planning Board approved resolutions memorializing waivers for a residential access and minor subdivision in Sandyston and a preliminary site plan for an acupuncture center in Sparta, both subject to engineering conditions. The board also approved the September 26, 2022 minutes and the Development Review Committee reports. No public members attended, and no new or unfinished business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for Thaddeus Spinks residential access and minor subdivision, SCPB#18A/21/22, County Route 640, Sandyston (4-0)
• Memorialized resolution for Benevolent Acupuncture and Wellness Center preliminary site plan, SCPB#12A(PSP)22, County Route 613, Sparta (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on September 28, 2022. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and materials, plus a presentation from the Office of Mosquito Control. The board will hear this presentation during the public meeting.

• Presentation by the Office of Mosquito Control

The Board of County Commissioners finally adopted a $5,014,293 capital ordinance for resurfacing various county roads, funded entirely by NJDOT grants. They also approved a consent agenda including a $135,332 homeland security grant, allocated substance abuse prevention funds, and awarded contracts for 911 call center services and snow plowing. A resolution on premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act was tabled.

• Finally adopted Capital Ordinance 22-10 appropriating $5,014,293 for road resurfacing (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $135,332 homeland security grant and $617,506 area plan contract amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded contract extension for 911 call center & sheriff's communications to Solacom Technologies Inc. through Oct 8, 2023 (unanimous)
• Awarded snow plowing services contract not to exceed $297,500 for Oct 1, 2022 – Apr 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 437-2022 authorizing premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act
• Reappointed Jane Brodhecker to Agriculture Development Board and Margaret Bongiorno to Technical School Board (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreements for Confidential Aide Christina Marks and County Administrator Ron Tappan (unanimous)
• Authorized natural gas main installations on county bridges in Hopatcong, Stanhope, and Franklin boroughs (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Development Review Committee. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials documents.

• Agenda document for 9-22-2022 meeting
• Meeting materials document for 9-22-2022

The Sussex County Open Space Committee voted unanimously to extend the funding deadline for the Culver Brook Preserve acquisition by 12 months, allowing time for soil remediation. The committee also approved the June 23, 2022 minutes and discussed updates on the Papakating Valley Rail Trail and the Trails Grant Program.

• Approved June 23, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Extended Culver Brook Preserve funding deadline by 12 months (4-0)
• Agreed to form a subcommittee to review Trails Grant Program rules
• Discussed Papakating Valley Rail Trail FLAP grant status (no action taken)

Board of Elections

This is a regular meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself and links to the meeting notice and agenda PDFs, with no substantive items listed.

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved a $1,200 budget adjustment for copier maintenance, a $11,480 contract for voting equipment transport, and $21,084.17 for voting equipment licensing. They also discussed early voting sites, Hopatcong polling place changes, and a potential office move to the County Library in Frankford.

• Approved $1,200 budget increase for copier maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $11,480 contract with Delicato Transport LLC for voting equipment transport (unanimous)
• Approved $21,084.17 for 2022 hardware/software/firmware licensing to Election Systems and Software (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 29, 2022 (4-0, Lykins abstained)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation will meet to certify the 2022 Sussex County Tax Rate Summary and discuss a Main Library proposal for the County Space Plan. The meeting also includes several rollback hearings for property owners across multiple municipalities.

• Certification of 2022 Sussex County Tax Rate Summary
• County Space Plan Main Library Proposal
• Rollback hearings for Branchville Borough (Block 504/Lot 15.01 and 15.02)
• Rollback hearings for Wantage Township (Blocks 11, 32, and 42)
• Denial of Senior Citizen/Disabled Person hearing for Hopatcong Borough (Block 31004/Lot 28)

The Board certified the 2022 tax rates, following the earlier signing of the Abstract of Ratables. They also approved the minutes from the August 17 meeting. Discussions were held on moving the office to the Main Library, but no decision was made. The Board also reviewed bids for ZOOM equipment and discussed the Hopatcong revaluation contract.

• Certified 2022 tax rates (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review the agenda and hear a presentation from the Office of Mosquito Control. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation by the Office of Mosquito Control to the commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners introduced a capital ordinance appropriating $5,014,293 for resurfacing various county roads, funded by NJDOT grants, with a public hearing set for September 28. The board also approved a consent agenda including over $1.5 million in grants and contracts, and appointed Ron Tappan as County Administrator for a three-year term. Commissioners discussed ongoing litigation to compel the state to release COVID-19 records related to long-term care facilities.

• Introduced Capital Ordinance 22-10 for $5,014,293 in road resurfacing, funded by NJDOT grants, with a public hearing scheduled for September 28.
• Appointed Ron Tappan as County Administrator for a three-year term effective September 19, 2022.
• Approved a consent agenda of 22 resolutions, including $123,809.50 for Operation Helping Hand, $200,000 for hazard mitigation, and $696,128 for public health preparedness.
• Approved a resolution supporting restoration of passenger rail service on the Lackawanna Cut-Off line between New York City and Scranton, PA.
• Authorized a $45,000 increase for engineering services on the Main Street bridge replacement over the Wallkill River in Sparta, bringing the contract to $340,746.80.
• Approved the purchase of two street sweepers for $693,305.27 under a cooperative contract.
• Authorized payment of premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act to eligible county employees.
• Approved a contract extension for substance abuse recovery services to the Center for Prevention and Counseling for $100,275.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to review site plans and subdivisions from July and August 2022. The board will also consider two specific waiver requests for projects in Sandyston and Sparta townships.

• Waiver request for Thaddeus Spinks (SCPB 18A/21/22) on County Route 640, Sandyston Township
• Waiver request for Benevolent Acupuncture and Wellness Center (SCPB 12A(PSP)22) on County Route 613, Sparta Township
• Review of site plan/subdivision items from July 25 and August 22, 2022

The Sussex County Planning Board approved two waiver requests: one for Thaddeus Spinks to allow a driveway with substandard sight distance on County Route 640 in Sandyston Township, and another for Benevolent Acupuncture and Wellness Center to waive commercial access and sight distance standards on County Route 613 in Sparta Township. Both approvals were conditioned on outstanding items in the Engineering Technical Report. The board also approved minutes and development review committee reports, and received a staff update on land preservation and upcoming events.

• Approved waiver for Thaddeus Spinks for access consolidation and minimum sight distance on County Route 640 (6-0)
• Approved waiver for Benevolent Acupuncture for commercial access standards and sight distance on County Route 613 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for July 25 and August 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

This is a procedural agenda for a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions noted.

• Special meeting notice and agenda documents posted for August 29, 2022

Development Review Committee

This meeting has no agenda items and is purely procedural, with only minutes to review. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• No agenda items listed

The Development Review Committee denied two applications: a mixed-use project for Benevolent Acupuncture & Wellness Center in Sparta and a subdivision for Red Wine Property, LLC in Vernon. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied Benevolent Acupuncture & Wellness Center application for mixed-use building and signage in Sparta (Block 5021, Lot 2)
• Denied Red Wine Property, LLC application for subdivision in Vernon (Block 57, Lots 5 & 5.01)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct regular business and review tax-related reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Borough of Hopatcong revaluation.

• 2022 Abstract of Ratables
• Table of Aggregates
• Borough of Hopatcong Revaluation

The Board received an update on the Borough of Hopatcong's revaluation. The borough re-bid the contract after receiving no initial responses and has one proposal under review. No contract has been awarded yet. The Board also reviewed 2022 assessment appeal statistics and discussed tax rates and director's ratios.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed Hopatcong revaluation status; no action taken
• Reviewed 2022 assessment appeal statistics
• Discussed tax rates and director's ratios

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 10, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be routine and lacks substantive items for public consideration.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a capital ordinance appropriating $2,059,133 for improvements to various county bridges, funded by NJDOT grants. They also approved a consent agenda and multiple resolutions, including awarding a $1.38M contract for bridge X-54 replacement and a $589,595 change order for bridge Q-06. The board entered executive session for personnel matters and later adopted the personnel agenda.

• Adopted capital ordinance 22-09 for bridge improvements, $2,059,133 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 326-2022 and 327-2022 (5-0)
• Approved appointments and resolutions 328-2022 through 347-2022 (5-0)
• Awarded contract for bridge X-54 replacement to Grade Construction, $1,379,443.15 (5-0)
• Approved change order for bridge Q-06, revised contract value $2,034,290.45 (5-0)
• Awarded contract for county counsel to Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli, Tipton & Taylor (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved purchase of two minibuses for Senior Services, $207,700 (5-0)
• Adopted personnel agenda after executive session (5-0)

Board of Elections

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

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda contains only the agenda document and meeting materials (a meeting notice and an audio notice), with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Agenda document for August 3, 2022 special meeting
• Special meeting notice (PDF)
• Audio notice for the meeting (PDF)

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 3, 2022, that was largely procedural. The board approved the agenda, opened and closed public comment sessions with no comments, and unanimously adopted a resolution to enter executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, attorney-client privilege, and employment matters. No resolutions, contracts, appointments, or other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened and closed public comment session with no comments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to enter executive session for litigation and employment matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 PM (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 27, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, resolutions, contracts, and bills list, and introduced a $2.06M capital ordinance for bridge improvements on first reading. No public comments were made, and the board entered executive session for personnel matters. The meeting was procedural with no substantive public debate.

• Approved consent agenda A-F (COVID vaccination grant, PASP contract, budget insertions) (voice vote)
• Adopted resolutions A-K (sheriff vehicles, shared services, policy revisions, road closure, etc.) (5-0)
• Awarded contracts A-E (fire suppression, fueling system, fire alarm, ice control, records software) (5-0)
• Approved bills list (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-09 for bridge improvements, appropriating $2,059,133 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13 regular meeting (voice vote)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Eagle Scout Gregory Smith (voice vote)
• Entered executive session for employment-related matters (voice vote)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners with an agenda containing only the agenda itself and meeting materials (notices). No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

• Special meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022
• Meeting notice documents posted for July 23 and July 26

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 26, 2022, that was largely procedural. The board approved the agenda, opened and closed public comment sessions with no comments, and unanimously adopted a resolution to enter executive session to discuss employment-related matters. No resolutions, contracts, appointments, or other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened and closed public comment session with no comments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to enter executive session for employment-related matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

This meeting of the Sussex Development Review Committee has no agenda items listed, only a reference to viewing minutes. It is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No agenda items listed

The Development Review Committee met and reviewed three development applications: a new manufacturing building and site improvements for Nicolock Paving Stones, a Tractor Supply Co. building for HSC Wantage, and a review for Sussex Commons Outlets. No formal decisions were made; all items were only reviewed.

• Reviewed Nicolock Paving Stones application for new manufacturing building and addition (no vote)
• Reviewed HSC Wantage application for Tractor Supply Co. building (no vote)
• Reviewed Sussex Commons Outlets application (no vote)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation will review the minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting and address new business regarding 2022 tax rates.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of 2022 Tax Rates

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting. The board discussed tax rates, noting that eight municipal tax rates have not yet been released pending state certification. The reassessment application for the Borough of Franklin was approved by the state, and the board discussed the Hopatcong revaluation status and plans for the State Farm & Horse Show booth and Cape May Conference.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Franklin Borough reassessment application approved by state
• Discussed tax rates; eight municipal rates not yet released
• Discussed Hopatcong revaluation; no new updates
• Planned booth at State Farm & Horse Show; no new promotional products
• Planned promotional products and scholarship basket for Cape May Conference

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved a motion requiring the Fritz farm property to complete its mowing obligation by September 30, 2022. The board also approved the May 16, 2022 minutes and discussed the new Special Occasion Event law, which allows commercial farms to host events under specific conditions. No other formal decisions were made; the precision agriculture program was reported as no longer moving forward.

• Approved Sept. 30 deadline for Fritz farm mowing obligation (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 13, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed in the provided text.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted two ordinances: one establishing a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 663 in Newton, and another amending the Administrative Code to create a Confidential Aide position. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $13.6 million federal COVID-19 recovery fund allocation, and several resolutions for contracts, shared services, and appointments. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-07 establishing a mid-block crosswalk on CR 663 in Newton (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-08 creating Section 2.15 Confidential Aide to Board of County Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $13,644,073.50 CLFRF award insertion (voice vote)
• Appointed Commissioner Anthony Fasano to Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions for procurement, purchase orders, and shared services with Newton (5-0)
• Authorized contracts with Trimble, Naviant, Hyland, and Florio Perrucci law firm (4-0-1, Space abstained)
• Approved Bills List A and B (Bills List A 4-0-1, Space abstained; Bills List B 5-0)
• Approved revised personnel agenda (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board will elect a new Chairperson and consider hiring an Employee C. The agenda also includes updates regarding the primary election and potential equipment damage.

• Election of a new Chairperson
• Hiring of Employee C at a $33,197 base salary
• Approval of minutes from April 19, May 9, and May 17, 2022
• Payment to Universal Mailing Service for $7,307.87 regarding sample ballots

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex Solid Waste Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on July 12, 2022. The provided agenda text lists only the meeting materials and does not specify any decisions, discussions, or specific items for the meeting.

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council continued its review of Sustainable Asset Management's application for a Class A recycling facility at 52 Paterson Avenue, Newton. No final decision was made; the item was added to the August 9, 2022 agenda for action. The council approved the minutes of the May 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Continued review of Sustainable Asset Management recycling facility application; no decision made
• Scheduled special meeting for August 9, 2022 to make final determination on the application

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and materials documents, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of 7-7-2022 meeting agenda
• Review of 7-7-2022 meeting materials

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The committee is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

• Agenda review
• Meeting materials review

The Sussex County Open Space Committee met remotely on June 23, 2022, and approved the minutes from March 17, 2022, by a roll-call vote. The committee received informational updates on the NJ Conservation Blueprint mapping tool, a statewide trails inventory, and the future of the NJ School of Conservation. No new business was discussed, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several grant and budget resolutions, introduce an ordinance for a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 663 in Newton, and vote on a series of resolutions including contracts for radio enhancement, equipment purchases, and a $1.6 million guide rail installation. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 22-07: Establish mid-block crosswalk on CR 663, 130 feet north of CR 616, Newton
• Resolution: $1,600,000 guide rail installation/repair from Road Safety Systems, LLC
• Resolution: $515,032 radio enhancement services from Piercon Solutions LLC
• Resolution: $144,896 MAT contract with NJ DHS for Sheriff's Office
• Resolution: $315,203 VOCA grant acceptance (federal share $252,076, cash match $63,127)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing premium pay under the American Rescue Plan Act for eligible county employees, with all three present members voting in favor. The board also introduced two ordinances on first reading, including one to create a mid-block crosswalk in Newton and another to establish a Confidential Aide position. Several contracts and grants were approved, including a $515,032 radio enhancement contract and a $1.6 million guide rail installation contract.

• Approved ARPA premium pay resolution for eligible county employees (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-07 for mid-block crosswalk on CR 663 in Newton (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-08 creating Confidential Aide position (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including MAT contract $144,896 and VOCA grant $315,203 (3-0)
• Approved radio enhancement services contract with Piercon Solutions LLC for $515,032 (3-0)
• Approved guide rail installation/repair contract with Road Safety Systems LLC for $1,600,000 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford Explorers for Prosecutor's Office for $69,928.49 (3-0)
• Approved personnel agenda as amended, deferring two items to after executive session (3-0)

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Agriculture Development Board. The agenda lists only meeting materials, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to address primary election activities. The agenda includes a public session for comments regarding agenda items.

• Primary election activities

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to address primary election activities. The agenda includes a public session for comments regarding agenda items.

• Primary election activities

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 specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of 6-14-2022 meeting agenda
• Review of 6-14-2022 meeting materials

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council did not hold its June 14, 2022 meeting because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing multiple grant applications for cancer education, substance abuse prevention, and child health services. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new Department of Health & Human Services administrator.

• Renewal of $111,892.00 cancer education and early detection grant
• Renewal of $112,185.00 cancer control plan grant
• Adoption of $115,989.00 County Alliance Plan for substance abuse prevention
• Acceptance of $17,467.00 DMHAS Youth Leadership Grant
• Renewal of $146,528.00 special child health services case management grant

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a 'Freedom for All Month' proclamation (Resolution 242-2022) after public comment, with some residents expressing disappointment that a Pride Month proclamation was not offered. The board also approved the 2021 audit presentation, a consent agenda of health grants, several resolutions, and the payment of bills lists. The appointment of Christine Florio as Department Administrator was tabled.

• Adopted Freedom for All Month proclamation (242-2022) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including cancer education grants (243-2022, 244-2022) and substance abuse prevention grants (245-2022, 246-2022) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Special Child Health Services Case Management Grant (247-2022) (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions including third-party billing renewal (248-2022), audit review certification (249-2022), and temporary road closure for fireworks (250-2022) (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills lists for May 25 and June 8, 2022 (Commissioner Space abstained on June 8 List A)
• Approved Personnel Agenda as amended (254-2022) (4-1, Yardley abstained, Carney voted no on title change)
• Tabled appointment of Christine Florio as Department Administrator
• Entered executive session for litigation and employment matters

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda containing only the agenda document and a presentation document. No specific action items, applications, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document (6-6-22 PLANNING BOARD AGENDA.PDF)
• Presentation document (6-6-22 PLANNING BOARD PRESENTATION.PDF)

The Sussex County Planning Board approved the minutes of May 2, 2022, and the Development Review Committee Report for May 16, 2022. The board also memorialized a resolution granting two waivers for Keith Albinson's preliminary site plan on County Route 565 in Wantage Township, waiving minimum sight distance and vertical alignment requirements. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only informational updates on projects.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee Report for May 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution granting waivers for Keith Albinson preliminary site plan (3-0)

Board of Elections

The Board is receiving an update from the Administrator regarding preparations for the upcoming primary election. The meeting also includes discussion on Vote-by-Mail signature processing for Cures.

• Update on Primary Election preparations
• Vote-by-Mail signature processing for Cures

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only links to meeting materials and the agenda document itself, with no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Meeting materials PDF available
• Agenda PDF available

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee recommended consent to the County Commissioners for the Hudson Farm site-specific sewer service area expansion in Hopatcong Borough. The committee also approved the April 7, 2022 minutes and discussed public comments on the Milly's Court WQMP Amendment, which will be reviewed at the July meeting.

• Recommended consent for Hudson Farm sewer service area expansion (8-0)
• Approved April 7, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Board of Elections

The Board is reviewing preparations for the upcoming primary election, including vote-by-mail signature processing. The agenda includes motions to approve prior meeting minutes and specific payments related to election operations.

• Approval of March 11, 2022, and March 25, 2022, meeting minutes
• $2,130.00 payment to USPS for Business Reply Permit annual fees
• Payment of $1,795 per day per person for Election Systems and Software technicians
• Primary Election preparations update from the Administrator
• Vote-by-Mail signature processing for Cures

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda, resolutions, and contract awards. Key items include accepting a $13,828 federal grant for the Violence Against Women Act, awarding a $1,919,222 contract for replacing Bridge L-04 on Warbasse Junction Road, and approving a $675,000 road striping contract. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and employment matters.

• Accept $13,828 VAWA grant ($10,371 federal, $3,457 match) for victim witness advocacy
• Award $1,919,222 contract to Sparwick Contracting for Bridge L-04 replacement over Paulins Kill
• Approve $675,000 road striping contract with Denville Line Painting Inc.
• Approve $350,000 asphalt crack sealing contract with Reivax Contracting
• Authorize $480,000 architectural services for Dennis Library renovation

The Board approved a $1,919,222 contract for replacing Bridge L-04 on Warbasse Junction Road over Paulins Kill in Lafayette Township, and a $935,100 change order for the 2021 road resurfacing program. The board also authorized a $22,500 executive search agreement with The Canning Group LLC to recruit a full-time county administrator, and appointed Christina Marks as Confidential Aide for three years. Resolution 13G, a renewal agreement with Mitchell & McCormick for third-party billing services, was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved $1,919,222 contract for Bridge L-04 replacement (5-0)
• Approved $935,100 change order for 2021 road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $22,500 executive search agreement with The Canning Group (5-0)
• Appointed Christina Marks as Confidential Aide for 3 years (4-0-1 abstention)
• Tabled Resolution 13G (Mitchell & McCormick billing services renewal)
• Approved $675,000 roadway striping contract with Denville Line Painting (5-0)
• Approved $350,000 asphalt crack sealing contract with Reivax Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $480,000 architectural services agreement for Dennis Library renovation (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board is reviewing preparations for upcoming primary elections. Discussion includes hiring technicians for equipment testing and procedures for processing Vote-by-Mail ballots.

• Hire 2-4 Election Systems and Software technicians at $1,795 per day per person
• Staff removal of certificates from VBM envelopes beginning June 3, 2022
• Vote-by-Mail signature processing for Cures

The Sussex County Board of Elections voted unanimously to allow office staff to remove certificates from Vote-by-Mail envelopes for ballots not under review, starting June 3, 2022, to speed up processing for the Primary Election. The board tabled approval of the March minutes until the May 24th meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to allow staff to remove VBM certificates from envelopes not under review, effective June 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of March minutes until May 24th meeting

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to discuss routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, correspondence on agricultural issues, and reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension. They will also consider Right to Farm certification for Restoration Agriculture LLC and several farmland preservation items, including a resolution for an exception area in Wantage and a revised preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC.

• Right to Farm: Commercial Farm Certification – Restoration Agriculture LLC
• Resolution for Exception Area – Wantage, Block 24, Lots 4, 4.01
• Electric Utility Plan – Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• Revised Farmland Preservation Application – LF Real Estate, LLC
• Correspondence: 5-23 Fairview Hill Road, Fredon, NJ – Residential Dwelling Unit Addition

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board certified Restoration Agriculture, LLC (Farm at Glenwood Mountain) as a Commercial Farm, approved an electric utility plan for a Lafayette property, accepted a revised farmland preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC, and memorialized a resolution changing an exception area in Wantage from severable to non-severable. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings and discussed legislative updates and SADC soil protection standards.

• Certified Restoration Agriculture, LLC as a Commercial Farm (5-0)
• Approved Electric Utility Plan for Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02 & 2.01 (4-0-1 abstention)
• Accepted revised Farmland Preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC (4-0-1 abstention)
• Memorialized Resolution to change exception area in Wantage from severable to non-severable (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The provided meeting materials contain only the agenda and meeting documents without specific discussion topics or proposed actions. No legislative, financial, or administrative items were detailed in the source text.

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the donation of the Dennis Library property at 101 Main Street, Newton, along with a monetary donation of approximately $350,000 from the Newton Library Association, to proceed with a planned $7M library reconstruction project. The Board also approved a $42,600 contract with Jersey Professional Management for temporary interim County Administrator services from May 24 through August 31, 2022. A Parent's Bill of Rights resolution was adopted, and the Board approved a $2.8 million county college bond offering and $8.817 million in bond anticipation notes.

• Accepted Dennis Library donation at 101 Main Street, Newton with ~$350,000 monetary donation (4-0)
• Approved $42,600 interim County Administrator contract with Jersey Professional Management (4-0)
• Adopted Parent's Bill of Rights resolution (4-0)
• Approved $2.8M County College Bonds Series 2022 and $8.817M bond anticipation notes (4-0)
• Approved $99,960 consultant contract for Cityworks asset management system implementation (4-0)
• Approved $36,874 Youth Incentive Program contract with NJ Department of Children and Families (consent agenda)
• Approved $9,000 veterans transportation services contract with NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (consent agenda)
• Approved $22,176 FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund application for Library Services (consent agenda)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Council with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda consists solely of meeting materials, including the agenda PDF and meeting materials PDF, with no decisions or discussions specified.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council heard a presentation from Sustainable Asset Management for a proposed Class A Recycling Facility at 52 Paterson Avenue, Newton, but took no action, carrying the item to the next meeting. The council approved the January 11, 2022 minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 11, 2022 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Heard Sustainable Asset Management proposal for Class A Recycling Facility at 52 Paterson Avenue, Newton; carried to next meeting

Board of Elections

The Board is considering motions to approve several moving company quotes for the upcoming primary election. These costs cover the distribution and collection of election equipment on specific routes in June 2022.

• $4,450 quote from Delicato Moving Company for Routes #1 and #3
• $7,200 quote from The Padded Wagon for Routes #2 and #4
• $5,725 quote from Vernay Moving Company to collect and return equipment on June 7, 2022

The Sussex County Board of Elections unanimously approved revised bids from three moving companies to transport election equipment for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election. The motion, made by Chairman McCabe and seconded by Commissioner Langjahr, passed via roll call with all members present voting in favor. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:16 a.m.

• Approved Delicato Moving Company bid of $4,450 for Routes #1 and #3 on June 3 and June 8 (unanimous)
• Approved The Padded Wagon bid of $7,200 for Routes #2 and #4 on June 3 and June 8 (unanimous)
• Approved Vernay Moving Company bid of $5,725 for election night equipment collection on June 7 (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Board is conducting its annual reorganization and regular meeting. Items include the appointment of board leadership, establishing assessment levels, and addressing 2022 educational stipends and assessment appeals.

• Appointment of President and Vice President
• Resolution to Establish 100% Level of Assessment
• 2022 Educational Stipend
• 2022 Regular Assessment Appeals

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to review site plans and subdivisions from March and April 2022. The board will also consider a waiver request for a project on County Route 565 in Wantage Township.

• Waiver Request File# 21A(PSP)20/22: Keith Albinson, County Routes 565, Wantage Township
• Review of Site Plan/Subdivision Review from March 21, 2022
• Review of Site Plan/Subdivision Review from April 18, 2022
• Meeting Location Resolution

The Sussex County Planning Board granted two waivers to Keith Albinson for a proposed 6,000 sq. ft. garage/shop building with attached office and outdoor vehicle storage at County Route 565, Wantage Township. The waivers cover minimum sight distance and driveway vertical alignment, conditioned on administrative items and design changes to reduce encroachment into oncoming traffic. The board also voted to resume in-person meetings starting June 6, 2022.

• Granted waivers for sight distance and driveway grade for Albinson site (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for March 21 and April 18 (unanimous)
• Voted to resume in-person meetings starting June 6, 2022 (5-0-2 abstentions)

Board of County Commissioners

The provided meeting record contains only the agenda and meeting materials without specific discussion topics or decisions. The document does not list any ordinances, contracts, or public hearings.

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved the consent agenda (resolutions 167-176), a series of resolutions (177-186), a contract for traffic signal equipment, and the payment of bills. They also tabled a resolution to accept a property donation from the Newton Library Association and a personnel title change for further review. The meeting included proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce's 80th anniversary, plus updates on COVID-19, mosquito control, and infrastructure projects.

• Approved consent agenda resolutions 167-176 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions 177-186, including road closures, grant authorizations, and creation of new job titles (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to accept donation of 101 Main Street, Newton, and related agreement
• Awarded contract for traffic signal and electrical equipment (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills lists for April 13 and April 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month and Chamber of Commerce 80th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2022, with Commissioner Fantasia abstaining

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to re-organize its membership. The body will discuss polling location issues, inspections, and ADA compliance.

• Re-organization of committee membership
• Discussion of ADA compliance
• Discussion of polling location issues and inspections

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to handle the processing of school election ballots. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• School election ballot processing

The Sussex County Board of Elections processed and reviewed school election ballots, rejecting untimely ones, and cancelled the May 2 certification meeting because certification is not required for school board elections. The board also moved the May 31 meeting to June 2 and discussed postal delays in ballot delivery.

• Rejected ballots that were not timely (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 2, 2022 certification meeting (no vote needed)
• Moved May 31, 2022 meeting to June 2, 2022 at 9:00 am (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened multiple times as scheduled (unanimous)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and receiving reports. The board will also discuss correspondence on a residential addition in Fredon and a deer-farmer cost study, and take up old business items involving exception areas, an electric utility plan, and a revised farmland preservation application.

• Resolution for Exception Area – Wantage, Block 24, Lots 4, 4.01
• Electric Utility Plan – Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• Revised Farmland Preservation Application – LF Real Estate, LLC
• Correspondence: 5-23 Fairview Hill Road, Fredon, NJ – Residential Dwelling Unit Addition
• Correspondence: White-Tailed Deer and the Costs to Farmers’ Livelihoods

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board did not hold its April 18, 2022 meeting due to lack of a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Agricultural Development Board is meeting remotely to review and approve minutes, discuss legislative updates, and consider several farmland-related items. The board will take up a resolution for an exception area in Wantage, an electric utility plan in Lafayette, and a revised farmland preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution for Exception Area – Wantage, Block 24, Lots 4, 4.01
• Electric Utility Plan – Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• Revised Farmland Preservation Application – LF Real Estate, LLC
• Legislative update: S757, authorizing special occasion events on preserved farmland, passed Senate (38-0) and Assembly (76-1-0)
• Review of minutes from February 22 and March 21, 2022

The Development Review Committee met on April 18, 2022, and reviewed four applications: Raimo of Stanhope (Route 206), Martin Realty (Hampton House Road), Off Shore Marine (Route 206), and Ascend New Jersey (Munsonhurst Road). All were reviewed, with comments issued for two; no approvals or denials were recorded.

• Reviewed Raimo of Stanhope application for 49 Route 206 So. with comment
• Reviewed Martin Realty application for Hampton House Road (building expansion, restriping, utilities, stormwater, lighting, 24 parking spaces)
• Reviewed Off Shore Marine boat dealership application for Route 206
• Reviewed Ascend New Jersey application for 12 Munsonhurst Road (demolition and construction of 91,418 sq. ft. manufacturing facility) with comments

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners' regular April 13 meeting is canceled and rescheduled to Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 6 PM. The meeting will be held at Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center, One College Hill Road, Newton, New Jersey. Masks are optional, and action may be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting date changed from April 13 to April 6, 2022
• Location: Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center, One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ
• Masks optional
• Action may be taken at the meeting

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and materials documents, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of 4-7-2022 meeting agenda
• Review of 4-7-2022 meeting materials

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its March 3, 2022 meeting unanimously. The committee discussed the NJDEP's extended public comment period and upcoming May 6, 2022 public hearing on the Milly's Court Wastewater Plan Amendment, which the county will co-host. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 3, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific topics for discussion or decision.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2022 Sussex County budget of $99,653,238, with a tax rate decrease from $0.5443 to $0.5218. The board also unanimously approved six bond ordinances for capital projects, including $2.8M for community college improvements, $6.37M for vocational school expansion, and $8.53M for various county capital improvements. Commissioner Sylvia Petillo's resignation was recognized, effective April 7, 2022.

• Adopted 2022 county budget of $99,653,238 (4-0)
• Approved $2.8M bond for Sussex County Community College capital improvements (4-0)
• Approved $6,372,356 bond for vocational school expansion (4-0)
• Approved $8,534,209 bond for various county capital improvements (4-0)
• Approved $6,236,256 bond for roads, IT, and equipment (4-0)
• Approved $815,000 bond for career and technical high school improvements (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance adjusting library fines and fees (4-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Delaware Water Gap National Park designation (4-0)

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only a placeholder for an agenda and a presentation document. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

Board of Elections

The provided documents for the March 25, 2022, meeting contain only a meeting notice and an agenda title without specific discussion topics or decisions.

Board of County Commissioners

This is a regular meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a meeting materials document, with no specific action items listed.

The Board of County Commissioners introduced six bond ordinances for capital improvements, including $2.8M for community college facilities, $6.37M for vocational school expansion, and $8.53M for various county improvements. All were approved on first reading with public hearings scheduled for April 6, 2022. The board also approved resolutions for engineering services, shared services, and budget appropriations.

• Introduced bond ordinance 22-01 for $2.8M community college improvements (5-0)
• Introduced bond ordinance 22-02 for $6.37M vocational school expansion (5-0)
• Introduced bond ordinance 22-03 for $8.53M county capital improvements (5-0)
• Introduced bond ordinance 22-04 for $6.24M road and IT improvements (5-0)
• Introduced bond ordinance 22-05 for $815K career and technical high school improvements (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance 22-06 to adjust library fines and fees (5-0)
• Approved $159,840 on-call engineering services contract (5-0)
• Approved $64,980 transit scheduling software purchase (5-0)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to discuss routine business, including an exception area discussion for a property in Wantage. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Exception Area Discussion – Wantage, Block 24, Lots 4, 4.01

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board voted unanimously to grant Michael Hern's request to change a severable exception area to a non-severable exception area for property in Wantage Township (Block 24, Lots 4 and 4.01). The change allows stormwater infrastructure to be placed outside the exception area, which was previously required to be contained within it. The board will draft a resolution for approval at the next meeting, and staff will notify the SADC in advance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changing severable exception to non-severable for Hern property (4-0)
• Directed staff to send letter to SADC about exception change
• Scheduled resolution for vote at next meeting

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee is meeting remotely to review several development applications, including a final major subdivision, a preliminary site plan for a cannabis cultivation facility, a combined subdivision and site plan for a large apartment complex, and a preliminary site plan for an athletic training facility. The committee will decide or discuss these proposals, with public comment available.

• Final major subdivision: Christe Development, LLC, Block 12.01 Lot 3.03 & 3, Pond School Road, Wantage Township
• Preliminary site plan: Ascend New Jersey LLC, Block 2401 Lot 21, 24 Munsonhurst Road, Franklin Borough - repurpose industrial facility, add 23 parking spaces for cultivation facility
• Combined subdivision and site plan: Lafayette Village Associates LLC, Block 8 Lot 17.01, 17.02, 18, et al., 75 Route 15, Lafayette Township - consolidate 7 lots into 3, construct 4 multi-family buildings with 132 apartments, convert retail to 6 additional units
• Preliminary site plan: Wilkins Coaching and Training, LLC, Block 12010 Lot 2, 210 Houses Corner Road, Sparta Township - new 12,000 SF athletic building, 1,200 SF office, 46 parking spaces, relocate access

The Sussex County Development Review Committee reviewed four applications on March 21, 2022. One application (Wilkins Coaching & Training, LLC) was disapproved, two were reviewed without comment, and one was reviewed with comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reviewed Christe Development, LLC application (Wantage, Pond School Road) - no action specified
• Reviewed with comment Ascend New Jersey, LLC application (Franklin, 24 Munsonhurst Road) - repurpose existing facility, .14 acres impervious, 23 new parking spaces
• Reviewed Lafayette Village Associates, LLC application (Lafayette, 75 Route 15) - consolidate 7 lots into 3, 4 new residential buildings
• Disapproved Wilkins Coaching & Training, LLC application (Sparta, 210 Houses Corner Road) - 1,200 sf athletic training bldg, 1,200 sf office bldg, driveway, parking lot, 46 new parking spaces

Open Space Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed beyond the agenda and meeting materials documents.

• Agenda document
• Meeting materials document

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to conduct business. The primary item on the agenda is the 2022 Final Equalization.

• 2022 Final Equalization

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the 2022 Final Equalization Table, incorporating changes for Vernon, Hopatcong, Newton, and Hardyston. The board also approved annual reassessment applications for Vernon Township and the Borough of Franklin, and canceled the April 20, 2022 regular meeting. Discussions covered the real estate market, assessment appeal procedures, and virtual hearing plans.

• Approved 2022 Final Equalization Table (all in favor)
• Approved Vernon Township annual reassessment application for 2023 (all in favor)
• Approved Franklin Borough annual reassessment program (all in favor)
• Canceled April 20, 2022 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved February 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners introduced the 2022 county budget for its first reading. The meeting also included several resolutions regarding infrastructure, equipment purchases, and grant applications.

• Introduction of the 2022 County Budget for first reading
• Authorization to purchase voting equipment from Inclusion Solutions for $137,895.00
• Authorization of on-call engineering services for roadway and traffic projects with JMT for $95,680.00
• Purchase of mosquito control products from Adapco Inc. for an estimated $54,000.00
• Award of contract for aerial mosquito control to Wings Aerial Applicators LLC for an estimated $66,000.00

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners introduced the 2022 county budget on first reading, with a public hearing scheduled for April 6, 2022. The board also approved the purchase of new voting equipment for $137,895, adopted the consent agenda, and approved several contracts and resolutions. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Introduced 2022 county budget on first reading (5-0)
• Approved $137,895 purchase of voting equipment from Inclusion Solutions (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program application ($925) and SHIP funding ($36,000) (5-0)
• Approved on-call engineering services contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for $95,680 (5-0)
• Approved contract for aerial larviciding/adulticiding with Wings Aerial Applicators LLC, estimated $66,000 (5-0)
• Approved arbitrage rebate consultant contract with Integrity Public Finance Consulting (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Farmland Preservation, Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund levy (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Library Budget and certification of library tax levy (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Planning Board. The agenda includes a presentation and review of the agenda document. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda review
• Presentation

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to review and potentially approve a site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for Diamond Stone and Gravel in Sparta Township. The agenda includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and a planner's report, with no new business listed.

• Resolution on WMP Amendment for Diamond Stone and Gravel, Sparta Twp.
• Review and approval of February 3, 2022 minutes
• Planner's report
• Public comment period

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend a site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for Block 12008, Lot 23, 33 Demarest Road in Sparta Township, as proposed by Diamond Chip Realty, LLC. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended site-specific WMP amendment for Diamond Chip Realty, LLC (8-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2022 (7-0-1 abstention)

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including a $1,625,605 purchase of voting equipment, a resolution opposing the extension of Governor Murphy's executive orders beyond the public health emergency, and a $500,000 USDA grant application for a precision agriculture program. They will also consider contracts for structural engineering, garbage removal, and legal services, and enter a closed session to discuss litigation and negotiations.

• Purchase voting equipment from ES&S for $1,625,605
• Resolution opposing extension of Governor Murphy's executive orders
• USDA grant application for $500,000 for precision agriculture program
• Contract with Blue Diamond Disposal for garbage removal, estimated $101,764
• Contract with HQW Architects for structural engineer, $37,500

The Board of County Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including the purchase of voting equipment from Election Systems & Software LLC for $1,625,605 and an amendment to increase the SCMUA landfill expansion project bond authorization by $4 million to $43 million. The board also adopted a resolution opposing the extension of Governor Murphy's executive orders beyond the public health emergency, and authorized competitive contracting for public relations consulting services. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the labor and employment legal services contract.

• Approved $1,625,605 voting equipment purchase from ES&S (5-0)
• Approved $4M increase to SCMUA landfill bond authorization, total $43M (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing extension of Governor Murphy's executive orders (5-0)
• Authorized competitive contracting for public relations consulting services (5-0)
• Approved $10,140 employee assistance program renewal with Alliance Work Partners (5-0)
• Approved $37,500 structural engineer contract for Judicial Center with HQW Architects (5-0)
• Approved $101,764 garbage removal contract with Blue Diamond Disposal (5-0)
• Approved labor and employment legal services contract (4-0-1, Petillo abstained)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting remotely to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive items are updates on a farmland preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC and a proposed redefinition of an exception area in Lafayette. The board will also hold an executive session on preservation violations.

• Farmland Preservation Application – LF Real Estate, LLC
• Redefinition of Exception Area – Lafayette, Block 18, Lots 1.02, 2.01
• Executive Session for Preservation Violations
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agents Report

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board met remotely on February 22, 2022, and approved the minutes from January 18, 2021, with one abstention. No new business or right-to-farm cases were discussed. The board reviewed a farmland preservation application from LF Real Estate, LLC, noting concerns that 'Farm B' may not meet required tillable acres, and tabled an executive session on preservation violations to the next meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved January 18, 2021 minutes (4-0-1, Pattison abstained)
• Tabled executive session on preservation violations to next meeting
• Opened and closed public comment with no participants

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing applications for site plan approvals, subdivision approvals, and a final major subdivision. The agenda includes proposals for building expansions in Sparta Township and the creation of new lots in Andover Township.

• Site plan approval for Branzek Enterprises LLC to expand a banquet hall by approximately 2,000 SF on County Route 620 in Sparta Township
• Subdivision approval for Red Wine Property, LLC at County Route 515 in Vernon Township
• Final major subdivision for Ballantine Woods LLC to create nine new lots and a remainder in Andover Township
• Proposed dedication of 2.164 acres to Andover Township for open space purposes

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to review a new assessment appeal form. The agenda also includes discussions on Daniel's Law, Monmouth County, and preliminary equalization.

• New Assessment Appeal Form
• Daniel’s Law
• Monmouth County
• Preliminary Equalization

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the minutes from its December 15, 2021 meeting. The board discussed the new state-mandated Assessment Appeal Form, which adds checkboxes for 'In-Person Hearing', 'Virtual Appeal Hearing', and 'Summary Hearing' options. The board also reviewed the 2022 Preliminary Equalization Table and discussed reassessment activities in several municipalities.

• Approved the minutes from the December 15, 2021 Regular Meeting.
• Discussed the new Assessment Appeal Form with options for in-person, virtual, and summary hearings.
• Reviewed the Page 8 Formula and 2022 Preliminary Equalization Table.
• Discussed reassessment/revaluation status for Andover Borough, Franklin Borough, Sandyston Township, Hopatcong Borough, and Vernon Township.
• Noted that amendments to Daniel's Law passed, but no action is needed until regulations are issued.
• Encouraged attendance at the Commissioner's Conference on March 23, 2022, and the Foresgate Annual Appeal Seminar on March 10, 2022.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a budget workshop. The primary item on the agenda is a review of the 2022 budget.

• 2022 budget review

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2022 budget and directed the CFO to proceed with an alternate plan that uses fund balance to reduce the tax increase. The alternate plan represents a 1.94% increase from the 2021 adopted budget, compared to a 2.12% increase in the original plan. The Board also directed Bond Counsel to prepare ordinances for the Capital Budget. The 2022 budget is scheduled to be introduced on April 9, 2022.

• Directed CFO Yetter to proceed with the Alternate Budget Plan, which utilizes Fund Balance.
• Directed Bond Counsel to prepare ordinances for the Capital Budget.
• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Opened and closed the public comment session with no comments received.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:18 PM.

Board of Elections

The provided documents consist only of a rescheduled meeting notice and an agenda for the February 15, 2022, meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review site plan and subdivision items and consider waiver requests. The board will also determine its meeting schedule for 2022.

• Resolution for waivers: GDS Enterprises, LLC, County Route 565, Wantage Township
• Resolution for waivers: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, County Routes 521 and 610, Stillwater Township
• Waiver request: Wantage Avenue Holding Co., Inc., County Routes 630 & 519, Branchville Borough
• Approval of 2022 Planning Board meeting dates
• Approval of 2022 Development Review Committee meeting dates

The Sussex County Planning Board approved a preliminary site plan with three waivers for Wantage Avenue Holding Co.'s proposal to convert a Branchville property into corporate suites for Selective Insurance employees and guests. The board also reorganized, reappointing members and electing Andy Borisuk as Chairman, Michael Francis as Vice Chairman, and Wolfgang Gstattenbauer as Secretary. Two resolutions for previously granted waivers were memorialized, and 2022 meeting dates were approved.

• Granted three waivers and preliminary site plan approval for Wantage Avenue Holding Co. corporate suites (5-0)
• Approved waiver resolution for GDS Enterprises, LLC preliminary site plan (3-0)
• Approved waiver resolution for First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater preliminary major subdivision (3-0)
• Reappointed Wolfgang Gstattenbauer and Concetto Formica to three-year terms
• Appointed Alex Majewski as full board member
• Elected Andy Borisuk as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Michael Francis as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Planning Board and Development Review Committee meeting dates (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the final adoption of a resolution to limit the county budget appropriation increase to 3.5%. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, appointments to local boards, and discussions regarding GIS services.

• Final adoption of resolution to cap 2018 county budget increase at 3.5%
• Contract for homelessness prevention services totaling $193,260.00
• Modification to Personal Assistance Services Program contract for $6,660.00
• GIS services contract with Civil Solutions not to exceed $125,000.00
• Purchase of development easement for Pittenger–Creek Road Farm in Green Township

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing a cap on the county budget appropriation increase to 3.5% over the previous year's final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions, and establishing an appropriation cap bank. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for homelessness services, disability services, and youth engagement, as well as appointments to county boards and committees. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted resolution to cap county budget appropriation increase at 3.5% (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $193,260 contract for homelessness services (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Open Space Advisory Committee, Youth Services Commission, and Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved resolutions on holiday schedule, municipal liaisons, nepotism policy, personnel technician position, farmland easement purchase, and GIS services (5-0)
• Awarded contract extension for public safety paging and dispatch project to Piercon Solutions LLC (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills list (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (5-0)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only meeting materials, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee continued its hearing on a site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for Diamond Chip Realty, LLC (33 Demarest Road, Sparta Township). The applicant provided additional documentation, including a revised Sewer Service Area Amendment Report and a Highlands Council correspondence. No vote was taken; a formal resolution will be circulated and voted on at the March 3, 2022 meeting. The committee also approved the January 13, 2022 minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 (7 yes, 3 abstain, 0 no)
• Continued hearing on Diamond Stone & Gravel WMP amendment; no vote taken, resolution deferred to March 3
• Opened and closed public comment; no public input received

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 approved its 2022 meeting dates and the move to Zoom. It also heard grant presentations from Andover Township, Byram Township, and Hopatcong Borough for trail projects, but deferred decisions until all presentations are complete. The committee approved minutes from June and August 2021 meetings.

• Approved 2022 meeting dates and transition to Zoom (3-0)
• Approved June 24, 2021 minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 12, 2021 minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Heard trail grant presentations from Andover, Byram, Hopatcong; no decision made

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several grant authorizations, including funds for energy assistance and overdose data programs, as well as appointments to various boards and committees. They will also vote on resolutions supporting a community college grant application, a road opening waiver, and a budget cap resolution for first reading. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Authorize $1,922 USF grant for low-income energy assistance
• Authorize $2,883 LIHEAP grant for heating/cooling assistance
• Approve $52,631.57 for Overdose Data to Action grant
• Approve $174,885 for Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program
• Introduce resolution to cap county budget increase at 3.5%

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners held a routine meeting, approving the consent agenda (resolutions 058-2022 through 062-2022), a series of appointments and reappointments (resolutions 063-2022 through 077-2022), and three resolutions (078-2022 through 080-2022). They also introduced on first reading a resolution to cap the county budget appropriation increase at 3.5% (082-2022), with a public hearing scheduled for February 9, 2022. No public comments were made during the first session, but two residents raised concerns about mold at 225 Spring Street during the second session.

• Adopted consent agenda resolutions 058-2022 through 062-2022 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted appointments and reappointments resolutions 063-2022 through 077-2022 (roll call, 5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 078-2022 through 080-2022 (roll call, 5-0)
• Introduced on first reading resolution 082-2022 to cap budget appropriation increase at 3.5% (roll call, 5-0)
• Authorized clerk to advertise resolution 082-2022 for public hearing on February 9, 2022 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted personnel agenda resolution 083-2022 (roll call, 5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 regular and executive sessions (voice vote, all in favor except Commissioner Fantasia abstained)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege (voice vote, all in favor)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on January 19, 2022. The agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed discussion or action items, indicating a procedural or administrative meeting.

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Agriculture Development Board with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only references to the meeting agenda and materials PDFs, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals specified.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board reorganized, appointing Jane Brodhecker as Chairperson and Brian Hautau as Vice Chairperson. The board approved the Site-Specific Agricultural Management Practice (SSAMP) resolution for Layton Cattle Company, LLC, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. A request to redefine an exception area in Lafayette Township was discussed but not decided, with the board requesting more information.

• Appointed Jane Brodhecker as Chairperson (3-0)
• Appointed Brian Hautau as Vice Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 15, 2021 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved SSAMP resolution for Layton Cattle Company, LLC (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates resolution (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is meeting remotely to review minutes, hear a planner's report, and conduct routine business. They will nominate a chair and vice chair, approve 2022 meeting dates, and discuss a site-specific amendment to the Water Quality Management Plan for Diamond Stone and Gravel in Sparta Township.

• Review and approval of November 4, 2021 minutes
• Nominating Committee for Chair and Vice Chair
• 2022 Meeting Dates Resolution
• WMP Amendment – Site Specific – Diamond Stone and Gravel, Sparta Twp.

The committee elected Denise Webb as Chair and Jim Landrith as Vice Chair for 2022, approved the 2022 meeting dates resolution, and discussed a site-specific wastewater management plan amendment for Diamond Stone and Gravel in Sparta Township. The amendment was not approved; it was tabled pending additional information from the applicant. The committee also waived the nominating committee requirement and took nominations from the floor.

• Waived nominating committee requirement and took nominations from floor (unanimous)
• Elected Denise Webb as Chair for 2022 (8-0)
• Elected Jim Landrith as Vice Chair for 2022 (8-0)
• Approved 2022 Meeting Dates Resolution (8-0)
• Tabled Diamond Stone and Gravel wastewater management plan amendment pending additional info

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several resolutions, including revisions to four civil engineer job titles in a union unit, a change order for a courtroom lockdown system, and a contract for pavement markings. The board will also vote on the bills list and personnel agenda, and enter a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• Resolution to revise and advance 'Senior Engineer - Civil' title in CWA 1032 unit
• Resolution to revise and advance 'Principal Engineer' title in CWA 1032 unit
• Resolution to revise and advance 'Assistant Engineer - Civil' title in CWA 1032 unit
• Resolution to revise and advance 'Civil Engineer Trainee' title in CWA 1032 unit
• Change order No. 1 with ADT Security Corp for courtroom lockdown system at Sussex County Judicial Center

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved four resolutions revising and advancing engineer titles in the CWA 1032 non-supervisory unit, and adopted two contracts, including a change order for a courtroom lockdown system and a pavement marking supply contract. The board also approved the bills list, personnel agenda, and minutes from prior meetings. No public comments were made, and the meeting concluded with an executive session.

• Approved engineer title revisions (Resolutions 049-2022 to 052-2022) (4-0)
• Approved change order for courtroom lockdown system with ADT Security Corp (Resolution 053-2022) (4-0)
• Awarded pavement marking supply contract to Ennis Flint, Inc. for 2022 (Resolution 054-2022) (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills list (Resolution 055-2022) (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (Resolution 056-2022) (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 21, 2021 and Jan 5, 2022 meetings (3-0, Petillo abstained)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss strategic planning for future elections. Key items include filling a full-time staff vacancy and purchasing voting equipment.

• Motion to submit a job requisition for full-time Employee C
• Motion to submit a purchase order for remaining voting equipment subject to County Commissioner approval

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the purchase of new voting equipment (up to $1.5M budgeted) and authorized filling a staff vacancy, both unanimously. They also discussed remote work access, office space needs, and election timeline constraints, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved hiring for employee C position at NR-5 classification (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of voting equipment as set forth in meeting packet (unanimous roll call)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Council. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and materials documents, with no specific action items listed.

The Solid Waste Advisory Council reorganized for 2022, electing Joseph Sabella as Chair and Stephanie Pizzulo as Vice Chair by unanimous roll call vote. The council approved the 2022 meeting schedule, changing the November meeting to November 1 due to Election Day, and approved the December 14, 2021 minutes with an amendment. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on tonnage, recycling events, and inspections.

• Elected Joseph Sabella as Chair and Stephanie Pizzulo as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2021 minutes as amended (7 yes, 3 abstain)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule with November meeting moved to November 1 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where new commissioners will be sworn in and the board will elect a director and deputy director. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting a 2022 temporary operating budget for the county, library, and social services funds, as well as numerous appointments to county boards and committees.

• Adoption of 2022 temporary operating budget for the county, library, and social services funds
• Swearing in of new commissioners Dawn Fantasia and Chris Carney for three-year terms
• Reappointment of William Joseph as official town crier for 2022
• Appointment of Lisa Chammings as chairperson of the Open Space Advisory Committee
• Designation of Suzannah Givone as clerk pro tem through December 31, 2022

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Commissioners Dawn Fantasia and Chris Carney for new three-year terms. The board unanimously appointed Anthony Fasano as Director and Chris Carney as Deputy Director for 2022. The board also approved a consent agenda including the 2022 temporary operating budget, meeting schedule, and various appointments, while tabling several resolutions.

• Anthony Fasano appointed 2022 Board Director (4-0, Petillo absent)
• Chris Carney appointed 2022 Deputy Director (4-0, Petillo absent)
• Approved 2022 temporary operating budget and library/social services budgets (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule and holiday schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2022 appointments including town crier, historian, and advisory board members (4-0, Petillo absent)
• Tabled resolution amending Richard Tomko's Planning Board appointment
• Tabled resolutions reappointing Rhonda Iwanski and John Casciano to College Search Committee
• Approved consent agenda resolutions A-O including veto power for Director and cash management plan (5-0)