Sussex public meetings in 2023

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2024.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2024. This notice is procedural only.

• Meeting cancellation notice for December 28, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for January 25, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and several resolutions, including contracts for radio communication equipment for the Sheriff's Office totaling $393,794.32. The board will also consider a contract with Justice Benefits, Inc. to find additional federal funding for the Bureau of Corrections, and approve IT purchases and other administrative items. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed executive session.

• Award of contract for radio communication equipment from Atlantic Communications for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $54,665.84
• Award of contract for radio communication equipment from Atlantic Communications for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $102,822.08
• Award of contract for radio communication equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $236,306.40
• Agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. to seek additional federal funding for the Bureau of Corrections, with compensation not to exceed 18% of revenue paid
• Purchase of Cisco SmartNet technical support for $65,639.98 and Cisco disaster recovery equipment for $63,492.26

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to hear added, omitted, and rollback tax appeal hearings for properties in several townships. The agenda lists specific appeals for Fredon, Vernon, Wantage, and Hopatcong, with assessors and attorneys representing each municipality. The board will also approve minutes and discuss other business, including an update on Hopatcong.

• Fredon: multiple appeals including Dodd, Menon Vistas, Diamond, Cedar Valley, Santana
• Vernon: assessor appeals for Marciano and Clavel
• Wantage: assessor appeals for Homeright Inves., Lavacca, Malone, Wilson, Burns, Antcliff
• Hopatcong: assessor appeals for Wess, Jarosinski
• Other business: Borough of Hopatcong update

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a meeting on December 18, 2023, but the agenda contains only a notice and the agenda itself, with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings. This appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting with no actionable items.

Development Review Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Development Review Committee meeting on December 18, 2023. The only listed items are the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Agenda document for 12-18-2023 meeting
• Meeting materials document for 12-18-2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to consider various resolutions, including personnel appointments and several professional service agreements. The agenda includes authorizations for equipment purchases, shared service agreements for nutrition programs, and contract extensions for social services.

• Re-appointment of Elke Yetter as County Treasurer and Finance Officer
• Appointment of Robert Heiden to the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education
• Maintenance license renewal for Board of Elections with ES&S for $190,657.50
• Professional services agreement with Trimboli & Prusinowski, L.L.C. for Sheriff counsel up to $40,000.00
• Purchase of a new paging site for the Sheriff's Division of Emergency Communications for $141,061.00

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm.

• December 12, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to approve its 2024 meeting schedule and appoint a nominating committee for the Chair and Vice Chair positions. The meeting is being held remotely.

• Approval of the 2024 Schedule of Meetings
• Appointment of Nominating Committee for Chair & Vice Chair

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the minutes from the November 6, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a presentation regarding a State Plan Update.

• State Plan Update Presentation

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is reconvening to process final vote-by-mail and provisional ballots from the November 7, 2023 General Election. The board will also consider a motion to begin activities for the General Election Audit.

• Processing of final VBM and Provisional ballots for the November 7, 2023 General Election
• Motion to open activities for the General Election Audit

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 27 resolutions, including major health insurance renewals for active employees and retirees, a $308,700 library renovation contract, and a $1.54M bridge grant application. The board will also recognize the 2023 Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year and hold public comment sessions.

• Renew Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits for active employees, estimated $10,371,825
• Renew Horizon BCBSNJ medical benefits for retirees, estimated $4,576,369
• Authorize architectural services for Dennis Library renovation, $308,700
• Approve FY2024 Local Bridges Fund grant application, $1,542,027
• Approve open space grant for Culver Brook Preserve expansion, $122,000

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss opening activities for the General Election Audit. The meeting also includes a public comment session.

• Motion to open activities for the General Election Audit

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider three Site-Specific Agricultural Management Practice (SSAMP) resolutions for farms in Hardyston, Fredon, and Sparta townships, and a concept review for a farm on CR 519 in Hampton Township. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, correspondence on soil protection standards, and an update from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

• SSAMP resolution for Outlaw Acres & Kennels LLC, Block 74, Lot 7.03, Hardyston Township
• SSAMP resolution for Timber Valley Tree Farm LLC, Block 404, Lot 26.05, Fredon Township
• SSAMP resolution for WT-Sparta Holdings, LLC, Block 12002, Lot 1, Sparta Township
• Commercial Farm Certification for Hudson Farms LLC and 37 Old Stage Coach Road
• Concept review for CR 519 Farm in Hampton Township

Development Review Committee

This is a Development Review Committee meeting with no specific agenda items listed beyond the meeting materials. The agenda consists solely of procedural documents, indicating no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2023.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 16, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Council. The agenda contains only two document links (meeting materials and the agenda itself) with no listed discussion items, decisions, or proposals.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond document availability

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to handle old business. The primary focus is the processing of Vote-By-Mail (VBM) ballots from the November 7, 2023 General Election.

• Processing VBM ballots for the November 7, 2023 General Election

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote on Capital Ordinance 23-10, which appropriates $6,553,205 from state grants for various road and bridge repairs and replacements. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions including grant awards, contract extensions, and purchases for fleet vehicles, software, and fire/EMS equipment. Several resolutions authorize transportation and shelter service contracts for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

• Final adoption of Capital Ordinance 23-10 appropriating $6,553,205 from NJ DOT grants for road and bridge improvements
• Resolution to submit a $5,010,428 grant application for the FY2024 County Aid Annual Transportation Program
• Authorization for Round 16 of the Sussex County Small Business Grant Program using ARPA funds
• Contract extension for special counsel legal services up to $125,000 for 2024
• Purchase of six Ford trucks for fleet management totaling $348,575

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2023.

Planning Board

This is a procedural meeting with only an agenda and a presentation listed. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2023.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss vote-by-mail processing for the November 7, 2023 General Election. The board is considering two state-reimbursable purchases for asset tracking hardware and software.

• Proposed $19,312 purchase for a 3-year EasyVote Asset Tracking System contract
• Proposed $9,083.30 purchase from SHI Industries for asset tracking hardware
• Discussion of Vote-by-Mail Processing for the November 7, 2023 General Election
• Executive session for personnel matters

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for October 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2023.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final adoption of an ordinance establishing a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 644 in Vernon. The board will also consider a $6.55 million capital ordinance for road and bridge improvements, funded by state grants, and vote on a series of resolutions including grant acceptances, contracts, and budget amendments.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 23-09: mid-block crosswalk on County Route 644, 1,320 feet west of Church Street, Vernon
• Introduction of Capital Ordinance 23-10: $6,553,205 for road and bridge improvements, funded by NJ DOT grants
• Resolution to accept $135,122.30 Homeland Security grant for emergency preparedness
• Resolution to accept $68,506.00 Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention grant
• Contract awards: $80,000 for opioid prevention marketing, $64,622 for substance use prevention programming

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Elections has no agenda items and will only refer to minutes. It is a procedural meeting with no decisions or discussions listed.

Development Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Development Review Committee with no specific agenda items listed in the provided text. The agenda only references two PDF documents: the agenda and meeting materials for the 10-23-2023 meeting.

• No specific agenda items listed

Board of Elections

This meeting of the Sussex Board of Elections has no listed agenda items beyond reviewing minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to review the Directors Table and Coefficients of Deviation, which affect how property assessments are equalized across municipalities. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Review of Directors Table & Coefficients of Deviation

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Agriculture Development Board. The agenda contains only a notice and the agenda itself, with no listed discussion or action items.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to canvass the results of the Hopatcong Special School Election. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Motion to canvass Hopatcong Special School Election results to the County Clerk

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance establishing a mid-block crosswalk on County Route 644 in Vernon, along with a consent agenda of resolutions authorizing over $1.3 million in purchases and contract modifications, including ARPA-funded equipment for fire and EMS, a tree truck, and service agreements. The board will also recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and may enter closed session for confidential matters.

• Ordinance 23-09: mid-block crosswalk on CR 644, 1,320 feet west of Church Street, Vernon
• ARPA-funded equipment for volunteer fire/EMS: $20,284 (Witmer), $5,491.50 (Motorola), $2,695.56 (Spectrum), $9,975 (Fit Rite), $9,996 (Rescue Products)
• Tree truck body purchase: $258,333.31 from W.E. Timmerman Co., ARPA-funded
• Contract modifications: VNA home health aide ($153,549 total), Newton Medical Center meals ($331,157.75 and $246,449 totals)
• Opioid settlement fund: $540,000 inserted into 2023 budget

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting, and only the agenda and meeting materials PDFs are provided for review.

• Meeting materials PDF for 10-10-2023
• Agenda PDF for 10-10-2023

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice for October 10, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will discuss early voting and Election Day reporting of voter information to political parties. The board will also process vote-by-mail and provisional ballots for the Hopatcong Special School Election. A public comment period is scheduled for agenda items.

• Processing of vote-by-mail and provisional ballots for Hopatcong Special School Election
• Discussion on early voting and Election Day reporting of voter information to political parties

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 6, 2023.

• Meeting cancellation notice for October 2, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sussex County Commissioners Meeting room

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to handle old business, specifically the processing of vote-by-mail ballots for the Hopatcong Special School Election. The agenda includes a public comment period for items on the agenda, followed by a motion to adjourn.

• Vote by Mail Processing for the Hopatcong Special School Election

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its agenda and review meeting materials. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Review of agenda for September 28, 2023 meeting
• Review of meeting materials

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider a slate of resolutions including a $444,000 increase to the Small Business Assistance Program using ARPA funds, multiple equipment purchases for volunteer fire and EMS entities, and a data center server upgrade. The board will also vote on a settlement agreement, a bridge closure, and several budget insertions for state and federal grants.

• Resolution to increase Small Business Assistance Program by $444,000 using ARPA funds
• Data center server upgrade from Computer Design & Integration, LLC for $596,348.07
• Purchase of equipment for volunteer fire and EMS entities from Grainger ($90,582.05) and other vendors
• Settlement agreement between County, Sheriff's Office, and Andrew and Lauren Boden
• Authorization to close Bridge H-05 carrying Parsons Road over Paulins Kill in Hampton Township

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote on hiring three employees at salaries from $38,691 to $51,866, and approve a $5,281.90 one-time contract with Sussex County Lock & Safe to modify locks at early voting locations. The board will also discuss commissioner attendance and enter executive session for personnel matters.

• $5,281.90 contract with Sussex County Lock & Safe to modify lock mechanisms at three early voting locations
• Hiring of Employee A at NR9 classification with $51,866 base salary
• Hiring of Employee B at NR8 classification with $47,022 base salary
• Hiring of Employee C at NR6 classification with $38,691 base salary
• Discussion on commissioners' attendance at meetings and on Election Day

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee will consider three preliminary site plan applications: Bright Horizons Development LLC (combined subdivision/site plan), Waheguru Gas LLC, and FW Webb Vintage Clothes LLC, all in Vernon Township. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom and phone.

• Combined Subdivision/Site Plan Review for Bright Horizons Development LLC, Block 403, Lots 4,5,6, Vernon Township
• Preliminary Site Plan Approval for Waheguru Gas LLC, Block 411, Lot 11, C.R. 515, MM 8-9, Vernon Township
• Preliminary Site Plan Review for FW Webb Vintage Clothes LLC, Block 391, Lot 1, Vernon Township

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will hold rollback hearings for properties in Sandyston Township, Sparta Township, Hampton Township, and Wantage Township, and receive a reassessment update from Vernon Township. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Rollback hearing for Norman & Laurie Hiler, Block 1203 / Lot 31.08, Sandyston Township at 9:15 AM
• Rollback hearings for multiple properties in Sparta Township, including Galovic, Strlovski, Truncali, Scully, Szostak, and Sparta Land Co., LLC at 9:30 AM
• Rollback hearings for Mark Templin II and Nathaniel & Meredith Sajdak in Hampton Township at 9:45 AM
• Rollback hearings for Tennessee Gas Pipeline and other properties in Wantage Township at 10:00 AM
• Reassessment update from Vernon Township Assessor Kristen Umansky

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regularly scheduled meeting. The board will vote on approving minutes from four prior meetings and discuss vote-by-mail processing for the Hopatcong Special School Election. A public comment session is included for agenda items.

• Approve minutes from June 13, August 8, August 16/21, and September 12, 2023 meetings
• Vote by Mail Processing for the Hopatcong Special School Election
• Public comment session (3 minutes per speaker)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a meeting on September 18, 2023. The agenda consists solely of a notice and an agenda document, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

• No concrete items listed; agenda contains only procedural documents

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting covered routine approvals and reports. They approved the Leka minor subdivision resolution, noted the withdrawal of a waiver request from St. Jude Church, and discussed the Complete Streets Study and other planning projects. The board also voted to oppose H.R. 1638, a federal census reform bill.

• Approved resolution for Leka Minor Subdivision, County Route 609, Hopatcong
• Waiver request for St. Jude Church site plan (County Routes 661 and 673, Hardyston) withdrawn
• Discussed Complete Streets Study and countywide policy
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for July 1, July 29, and August 12, 2013
• Voted to oppose H.R. 1638, Census Reform Act of 2013

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for September 12, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2023 at 7:30 pm. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• September 12, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to handle vote-by-mail processing for the Hopatcong Special School Election. The agenda includes only this one new business item, along with standard procedural items like the Open Public Meetings Act statement and public comment period.

• Vote by Mail Processing for the Hopatcong Special School Election

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting cancellation notice for September 11, 2023
• Next meeting set for September 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Planning Board

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

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of presentation document

The Board approved a waiver for Planet Networks to install a fiber optic hut in Sparta Township. The Board also memorialized a resolution for a residential property with boat storage in Byram Township.

• Approved Minutes of July 10, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for July 24 and August 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution 2023-09 for Jennifer and Brett Bagley, SCPB#18(PSP)23 (4-0)
• Granted waivers subject to engineering conditions for Planet Networks, SCPB#28(PSP)23 (5-0)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 5, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled per Open Public Meetings Act
• Next meeting: October 5, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with two resolutions for consideration. One would increase hours and job grades for Board of Elections employees, and the other would authorize a corrective deed for an agricultural easement in Wantage Township. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other business items listed.

• Resolution to advance Employee Board of Elections titles A-E to 40 hours and move grades A to NR-9 and B to NR-8
• Resolution to execute a corrective deed of easement for Block 165, Lots 11.01, 11.02, 12, 18.01 and Block 151, Lot 17.01 in Wantage Township
• Public comment periods for agenda items and general topics
• No consent agenda, minutes, appointments, contracts, or financial items listed

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its agenda and review meeting materials. The agenda and materials are provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of 8-24-2023 Open Space Advisory Committee agenda
• Review of 8-24-2023 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting materials

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting but has no agenda items to discuss; the meeting will focus on reviewing minutes from prior sessions.

• No agenda items listed; only minutes review

The Board of Elections approved an amended 2023 budget and updated employee work hours. The board also authorized classification changes for two employees and approved out-of-title pay for staff covering vacant positions.

• Approved permanent change from 35 to 40 hours per week (5-0)
• Approved classification change for Employee A from NR-8 to NR-9 (5-0)
• Approved classification change for Employee B from NR-7 to NR-8 (5-0)
• Approved Out-of-Title Pay for employees taking on additional responsibilities until vacancies are filled (5-0)
• Approved Amended 2023 Budget (5-0)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss and review agenda items and supporting documents for the August 21, 2023 session. The agenda consists primarily of procedural materials with no specific action items listed.

• Review of 8-21-2023 Agriculture Development Board agenda PDF
• Review of 8-21-2023 Agriculture Development Board meeting materials PDF

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee is meeting remotely to review five development applications. Items include a combined subdivision/site plan, a minor subdivision, two preliminary site plans, and one administrative approval for a cannabis-related business.

• Combined subdivision/site plan for Saks Properties LLC on C.R. 517 in Green Township
• Minor subdivision for Robert Cahill on C.R. 603 in Green Township
• Preliminary site plan for Leenheer on C.R. 519 & 630 in Branchville Borough
• Preliminary site plan administrative approval for Andover Cannabis LLC on C.R. 517 in Andover Borough
• File#24/23 for 9 New Myrtle Drive LLC in Montague Township

Board of Elections

The agenda for the August 16, 2023 meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections contains only the agenda item itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting notice and agenda documents are referenced but no specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are included.

The Board of Elections met via video conference to discuss staff positions and the 2024 budget. A motion to approve the revised 2024 budget was tabled. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Tabled approval of the revised 2024 budget
• Entered Executive Session to discuss staff positions, salaries, and budget (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until August 21, 2023 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider a first reading of an ordinance amending road opening permit regulations to include rules for Automated License Plate Readers. They will also vote on resolutions allocating Round 12 of ARPA-funded small business grants, purchasing multiple vehicles for the Prosecutor's and Sheriff's offices, and adopting an opioid settlement plan. The agenda includes several contract awards and budget insertions for various grants.

• Ordinance 23-08: Amending road opening permit regulations to include guidelines for Automated License Plate Readers in county rights-of-way (public hearing set for Sept. 13)
• Resolution A: Authorization for Round 12 allocation of ARPA funds for the Sussex County Small Business Grant Program
• Resolution B: Purchase of one Mason dump truck for Fleet Management from Tony Sanchez Ltd. for $127,816
• Resolution D & E: Purchase of two Chevrolet Malibu sedans ($56,500) and four Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles ($183,354) for the Prosecutor's Office, funded by ARPA
• Resolution O: Adoption of the County of Sussex Opioid Settlement Plan

The Board approved several resolutions for fleet procurement, including vehicles for the County Prosecutor and Sheriff. They also awarded contracts for HVAC services and road maintenance materials. An ordinance regarding road opening and access permits was introduced on first reading.

• Introduced Ordinance 23-08 regarding road opening and access permits (Roll Call Vote)
• Approved purchase of one Mason dump truck for $127,816.00 (Voice vote)
• Approved purchase of two Chevrolet Malibu sedans for $56,500.00 (Voice vote)
• Approved purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoes and lighting packages for $236,946.44 (Voice vote)
• Approved purchase of four Dodge Durangos for $161,551.60 (Voice vote)
• Approved $500,000.00 HVAC contract with Air Systems Maintenance Inc. (Roll Call Vote)
• Approved temporary closure of CR 613 in Sparta for Labor Day 5K on Sept 4, 2023 (Voice vote)
• Adopted the County of Sussex Opioid Settlement Plan (Voice vote)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will discuss and vote on the final 2023 budget, open staff positions, and several equipment purchases. The board will also enter executive session to discuss staff positions, salaries, and the 2024 budget.

• Motion to approve the 2023 budget presented by the Chief Clerk, subject to final County Commissioner approval
• Discussion on open staff positions: Senior Election Technician, Employee C – VBM Clerk
• Motion to approve purchase of activation cards from ES&S for $4,560.00
• Motion to approve purchase of voting authority paper from Minisink Press for $1,080
• Motion to approve purchase of paper cutter from Premium Digital Office Solutions for $2,290

The Board of Elections approved the 2024 budget and authorized several purchases for election materials and equipment. The board also approved the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved 2024 Budget (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved purchase of activation cards from ES&S for $4,560.00 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved purchase of voting authority paper from Minisink Press for $1,080.00 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved purchase of paper cutter from Premium Digital Office Solutions for $2,290.00 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for August 7, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items discussed.

• Meeting cancellation for August 7, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on final adoption of two ordinances: one amending speed limits along County Route 613 (Andover-Mohawk Road and East Shore Trail) and another memorializing mid-block crosswalks on the same route. The board will also consider resolutions for engineering services, equipment purchases, grant budget insertions, and ARPA-funded programs.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 23-06 amending speed limits on County Route 613 through Andover, Byram, and Sparta townships
• Final adoption of Ordinance 23-07 memorializing mid-block crosswalks on County Route 613 in Byram and Sparta townships
• Resolution authorizing $20,868 in additional engineering services for Bridge X-20 design project
• Resolution authorizing $104,000 for heavy equipment parts and supplies from Campbell Supply Company
• Resolution for Round 11 allocation of ARPA funds for the Sussex County Small Business Grant Program

The Board of County Commissioners finalized two ordinances regarding County Route 613 and approved 15 resolutions covering grants, equipment, and engineering services. They also authorized a change order for an automated sign cutting table.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-06 amending speed limits on County Route 613 (Voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-07 memorializing mid-block crosswalks on County Route 613 (Voice vote)
• Approved $20,868 for additional engineering services for Bridge X-20 (Voice vote)
• Approved $1,447.05 for a computer workstation for Office of Bridge and Traffic Safety (Voice vote)
• Approved $104,000 for heavy equipment parts and supplies from Campbell Supply Company (Voice vote)
• Approved insertion of various grants into 2023 budget, including $90,000 for COVID-19 vaccination funding (Voice vote)
• Approved $2,684.07 change order for a Grimco, Inc. automated sign cutting table (Roll Call vote)
• Authorized agreement with Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association for Harvest, Honey & Garlic Festival (Voice vote)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex Development Review Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. The agenda contains no specific action items, only procedural items.

• Review of 7-24-2023 Development Review Committee agenda
• Review of 7-24-2023 Development Review Committee meeting materials

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee will hold a remote meeting to review three applications: a preliminary site plan for HRS Drilling Co. in Byram Township, a combined subdivision/site plan for Fairclough Land LLC on County Route 626 in Hampton Township, and a preliminary site plan for Andover Cannabis LLC on County Route 517 in Andover Borough. Public comment will be accepted during the meeting.

• Preliminary site plan review for HRS Drilling Co., Block 365, Lot 2, Byram Township
• Combined subdivision/site plan approval for Fairclough Land LLC, Block 3105, Lot 20.01, C.R. 626, Hampton Township
• Preliminary site plan approval for Andover Cannabis LLC, Block 22, Lot 1-3, C.R. 517, Andover Borough

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is meeting to approve minutes from May 2, 2023, and to conduct new business, which includes certifying the 2023 tax rates at 9:30 AM and discussing legislation with assessors. No other substantive items are listed.

• 2023 Tax Rates Certification
• Assessors – Legislation Discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023

The Board approved the 2023 tax rate certifications. Members also discussed potential state-wide legislation regarding assessment calendar changes and mandatory reassessments, though no formal action was taken on these bills.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 Tax Rates Certification

Agriculture Development Board

This meeting of the Sussex Agriculture Development Board covers routine procedural matters. The agenda includes review of meeting materials and standard board business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond general administrative items.

• Review of 7-17-2023 Agriculture Development Board agenda PDF
• Review of 7-17-2023 Agriculture Development Board meeting materials PDF

The Board denied a commercial farm certification application for Outlaw Acres & Kennels LLC because it failed to meet minimum income requirements and zoning criteria. The applicants were advised to resubmit with documentation proving the property operated as a farm prior to 1998.

• Approved Minutes of May 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Denied commercial farm certification for Outlaw Acres & Kennels LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several items, including the first reading of two ordinances affecting County Route 613: one amending speed limits and one memorializing mid-block crosswalks. The board will also vote on a consent agenda, resolutions, and contract awards, including a $300,000 mental health initiative and a $120,300 telephone services purchase. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general topics.

• Ordinance 23-06: Amends speed limits on CR 613 (Andover-Mohawk Road, East Shore Trail, Mohawk Avenue) with zones from 20 to 40 mph
• Ordinance 23-07: Memorializes mid-block crosswalks on CR 613 in Byram and Sparta Townships
• Resolution: Approves MOU with CWA Local 1032 (supervisory and non-supervisory units)
• Resolution: $120,300 for annual telephone services from Brightspeed
• Resolution: $163,720 for project management services for 2023 Capital Guide Rail Program to Genesis Engineering

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm. This notice is procedural only; no business items are listed.

• July 11, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

• Meeting cancellation notice for July 10, 2023
• Next meeting: July 24, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

Planning Board

The Sussex Planning Board is meeting to discuss items on the agenda, including a presentation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda review
• Presentation

The Board memorialized three waiver resolutions and one denial resolution. It also granted waivers for a winter boat storage project subject to conditions, including an updated access permit.

• Approved June 5, 2023 minutes
• Approved June 19, 2023 Development Review Committee Reports
• Memorialized Resolution 2023-05 for Robert Heater (SCPB#38/22)
• Memorialized Resolution 2023-06 for Red Wine Properties, LLC (SCPB#14-20/22/23)
• Memorialized Resolution 3023-07 for LSC Properties, LLC (SCPB#36(PSP)22)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-08 denying application for Reverend George Brown School (SCPB#1(PSP)23)
• Granted waivers for Jennifer and Brett Bagley winter boat storage (SCPB#18(PSP)23) subject to conditions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to finally adopt an ordinance lowering speed limits on County Route 519 (Mill Street) in Newton from 30 to 25 mph and from 45 to 40 mph. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions, including over $2.6 million in guide rail work, ARPA-funded equipment purchases, and various contract awards. The agenda includes proclamations for Mosquito Control Awareness Week and Social Workers.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 23-05 lowering speed limits on County Route 519 in Newton to 25 mph and 40 mph
• Resolution authorizing $2,600,000 for guide rail installation/repair from Road Safety Systems, LLC
• Resolution authorizing $32,427.74 for a flail mower tractor attachment, funded by ARPA
• Resolution authorizing round ten of the Sussex County Small Business Grant Program, funded by ARPA
• Award of contract for $102,415 for three Prover truck tanks and truck body assembly, funded by ARPA

Open Space Committee

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

• Review of 6-22-2023 Open Space Advisory Committee agenda
• Review of 6-22-2023 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting materials

The Committee discussed amendments to the Trails Grant Program rules, including updated eligible uses and a proposed 2024 application timeline. Members discussed increasing grant maximums to $10,000 for single municipalities and $30,000 for joint projects. A formal resolution for these changes is expected at the July meeting.

• Approved April 27, 2023 minutes (3-1 abstain)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will review and approve minutes from several previous meetings. The body is also scheduled to canvass the results of the June 6, 2023, Primary Election to the County Clerk.

• Approval of June 6, June 9, and June 13 meeting minutes
• Canvassing of the June 6, 2023, Primary Election results to the County Clerk

The Board of Elections voted to canvas the results of the June 6, 2023 Primary Election. The board also approved minutes from two previous June meetings, while one set of minutes remained tabled.

• Canvassed June 6, 2023 Primary Election results (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Agriculture Development Board

The provided document contains only meeting materials for the June 19, 2023, Agriculture Development Board meeting. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee of Sussex, NJ is holding a meeting on June 19, 2023. The agenda includes only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider a first reading of an ordinance to amend speed limits on County Route 519 in Newton, and vote on a $8.85 million contract for the 2023 road resurfacing program. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions, including fire code enforcement agreements with multiple municipalities, a $215,990 testing contract for the road program, and several grants and purchases funded by ARPA. A public hearing on the speed limit ordinance is scheduled for June 28, 2023.

• First reading of Ordinance 23-05 amending speed limits on County Route 519 in Newton
• Award of $8,853,823.67 contract for 2023 Road Resurfacing Program to Riverview Paving Inc.
• Authorization of $215,990 for professional testing services for road resurfacing to Atane Engineers
• Authorization of $770,000 for roadway traffic striping and pavement markings for 2023 season
• Authorization of $353,451.40 for asphalt crack sealing work from Reivax Contracting Corporation

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to process primary election ballots and consider a payment for sample ballot mailing. The agenda includes old business on primary ballot processing and a new business motion to pay Universal Mailing Service $7,673.54. A public comment period is scheduled for items on the agenda.

• Motion to approve $7,673.54 payment to Universal Mailing Service for Primary Sample Ballots
• Primary election ballot processing under old business

The Board of Elections met to process Primary Election ballots and approve a payment for mailing services. The board unanimously approved a payment to Universal Mailing Service.

• Approved $7,673.54 payment to Universal Mailing Service for Primary Sample Ballots (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to process primary election ballots and consider a motion to approve a $7,673.54 payment to Universal Mailing Service for sample ballots. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items.

• Motion to approve $7,673.54 payment to Universal Mailing Service for Primary Sample Ballots
• Processing of Primary Election ballots under old business
• Public comment period for agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regularly scheduled meeting to handle old business, including primary election ballot processing and approving minutes from six prior meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy decisions or public hearings listed beyond the standard public comment period.

• Primary election ballot processing
• Approval of minutes from April 25, April 28, May 8, May 17, May 23, and May 30, 2023 meetings
• Public comment session limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board is meeting to review and approve minutes from April and May 2023, consider six waiver requests for land development projects on county routes in Lafayette, Newton, Sandyston, Vernon, Hardyston, and Sparta townships, and receive a division update. No unfinished or new business is listed.

• Resolution for waivers granted for Carlwood Land Development, LLC on County Route 663, Lafayette Township
• Resolution for waivers granted for Cobbler Lofts, LLC on County Route 616, Newton
• Waiver request for Robert Heater on County Route 646, Sandyston Township
• Waiver request for Red Wine Property, LLC on County Route 515, Vernon Township
• Waiver request for LSC Properties, LLC on County Route 631, Hardyston Township

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to review and approve minutes, with no substantive agenda items listed for discussion or decision.

The Board approved a purchase order to replace locking handles at all early voting locations. Kathryn Matteson was nominated as Secretary following the resignation of Commissioner Lykins.

• Nominated Kathryn Matteson as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $5,281.90 purchase order from Sussex County Lock and Safe for early voting location door locks (unanimous roll call vote)
• Tabled review of past meeting minutes until June 6, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is voting on a consent agenda of 19 resolutions and 7 contract awards, including the eighth round of ARPA-funded small business grants, road closures for Memorial Day parades, and several professional service contracts. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

• Round 8 of ARPA Small Business Grant Program: $15,000 to John's Barber Shop (Newton), $7,200 to MCZ Consulting (Sparta), $15,000 to Northern New Jersey Decorators Company (Sparta)
• Tree work contract for Engineering & Planning, Division of Public Works from Midhurst Tree Care not to exceed $250,000 (ARPA-funded)
• Purchase of two tractor mowers from Power Place, Inc. for $230,037.30 (ARPA-funded)
• Roof replacement contracts: $84,000 at Vernon Road Garage and $296,000 at E. Louise Childs Memorial Branch Library, both to Sky General Construction LLC
• Temporary closure of CR 607 in Hopatcong for Memorial Day Parade on May 29, 2023

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regularly scheduled meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and to process primary election ballots. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, April 28, and May 8, 2023 meetings
• Primary election ballot processing

The Board received reports on the processing of 2,643 Primary Election ballots and updates regarding legislation for unaffiliated voters. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and to process primary election ballots. The agenda includes a public comment period for items on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 25, April 28, and May 8, 2023 meetings
• Primary election ballot processing

The Board met to discuss Primary Election ballot processing. No substantive votes were taken on old or new business items.

• Tabled approval of minutes for April 25, April 28, and May 8, 2023
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Agriculture Development Board

This meeting of the Sussex Agriculture Development Board is procedural only, with no decisions or discussions listed beyond reviewing meeting materials.

The Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a proposed chicken ordinance for the Borough of Hopatcong and reviewed the application process for Special Occasion Events on preserved farms.

• Approved Minutes of March 20, 2023 (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final adoption of the 2023 county budget totaling $122,755,204.16, with $101,259,145 to be raised by taxation. The board will also consider resolutions allocating federal ARPA funds for small business grants, volunteer fire/EMS grants, and other eligible projects, as well as awarding a $49,600 contract for grant writing services.

• Final adoption of 2023 Sussex County budget: $122,755,204.16 total, $101,259,145 from taxation
• Round 7 allocation of ARPA funds for Sussex County Small Business Grant Program
• ARPA-funded Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program
• Award of $49,600 contract to Millennium Strategies LLC for grant writing services (ARPA-funded)
• Resolution opposing mileage-based vehicle tax

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is holding a meeting on May 9, 2023. The agenda lists only two documents: the meeting materials PDF and the agenda PDF itself. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting materials PDF for 5-9-2023
• Agenda PDF for 5-9-2023

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from prior school election meetings and canvass the results of the April 25, 2023 Annual School Election to the County Clerk. A public comment period is included for agenda items.

• Motion to approve minutes of April 25 and April 28, 2023 School Election meetings
• Motion to canvass results of the April 25, 2023 Annual School Election to the County Clerk

The Board of Elections certified the results for the Montague and Fredon school board elections and sent them to the County Clerk. The approval of minutes from April 25, 2022, was tabled.

• Certified Montague and Fredon school board election results
• Tabled approval of 4/25/22 minutes

Board of Taxation

This is a procedural-only meeting of the Sussex, NJ Board of Taxation. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision, only a placeholder noting no agenda and a reference to viewing minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Board completed its annual reorganization and established the ratio of assessed value to true value for 2023. The board also approved the 2023-2024 meeting schedule and an educational stipend for municipal assessors.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Elected John Fierro as President
• Elected Richard Ecke as Vice President
• Approved 2023-2024 Annual Meeting Notice schedule
• Designated Melissa Rockwell as Custodian of Records
• Established 100% as the Ratio of Assessed Value to True Value for 2023
• Approved 2023 Educational Stipend not to exceed $500.00 per Municipal Assessor
• Approved ratio change for Borough of Franklin from 107.05 to 107.09

Planning Board

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

• Agenda approval
• Presentation (details not specified in agenda text)

The Board approved a waiver for Carlwood Land Development to allow a second egress for a proposed warehouse. It also memorialized a resolution for 16 Roosevelt Trail, LLC and approved April 2023 development review reports.

• Approved waiver for Carlwood Land Development, LLC (SCPB#15(PSP)22) for a second egress (5-0)
• Memorialized Resolution for 16 Roosevelt Trail, LLC (SCPB#35(PSP)22) (2-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for April 17, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Flanagan as Chairperson pro-tem (unanimous)

Board of Elections

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda includes old business, school election ballot processing, and a public comment period. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed beyond procedural items.

• School election ballot processing under old business
• Public comment period for agenda items

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items and review meeting materials. The agenda consists of standard procedural items with no specific actionable proposals listed.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Discussion of meeting materials

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances: a $6.9 million capital improvement plan for roads, bridges, county facilities, and libraries; a $4.1 million bond ordinance for various 2023 capital improvements; and a $2.2 million bond ordinance for Sussex County Community College improvements. The board will also award contracts for a truck body, emergency vehicle, building trade services, and rock salt, and allocate ARPA funds for homelessness prevention and small business grants.

• Final adoption of Capital Ordinance 23-02 appropriating $6,930,342 from the Capital Improvement Fund for roads, bridges, equipment, and facility upgrades
• Final adoption of Bond Ordinance 23-03 appropriating $4,088,402 and authorizing $3,883,000 in bonds for various 2023 capital improvements
• Final adoption of Bond Ordinance 23-04 appropriating $2,224,000 for capital improvements at Sussex County Community College
• Award of contract for a 2024 crew cab and chassis to Pellegrino Chevrolet for $66,250, funded by ARPA
• Award of contract for a Medstat MS 500 emergency vehicle to Campbell Supply Company for $78,371, funded by ARPA

The Board of County Commissioners finally adopted three ordinances to fund general capital improvements and projects for Sussex County Community College. The total appropriations across the three ordinances exceed $13 million.

• Approved Ordinance 23-02 appropriating $6,930,342 for general capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-03 appropriating $4,088,402 and authorizing $3,883,000 in bonds for 2023 capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-04 appropriating $2,224,000 and authorizing $2,224,000 in bonds for Sussex County Community College improvements (5-0)
• Recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Voting Accessibility Committee is meeting to reorganize the board, approve minutes, and vote on permanently relocating several polling places. The public can comment on agenda items for up to three minutes.

• Motion to approve permanently moving Sparta Districts 10 and 14 from Mohawk Ave School to Sparta Public Library
• Motion to approve permanently moving Montague Districts 1, 2 and 3 from Montague Municipal Building to Montague Community Center
• Motion to elect Chairperson and Secretary to the Board
• Motion to approve minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote on hiring a new employee at a salary of $33,854, purchasing activation cards for $5,125, and moving three Montague polling districts to the Montague Community Center. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Hiring of Employee C at NR6 classification with 2023 base salary of $33,854
• Purchase of Activation Cards from Election Systems and Software for $5,125.00
• Moving Montague Districts 1, 2 and 3 polling place from Municipal Building to Montague Community Center
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting
• Executive session for personnel matters

The Board approved the hiring of Brenda Buckley and the purchase of activation cards for upcoming elections. They also voted to move three Montague polling locations to the Montague Community Center, pending ADA Committee approval.

• Approved minutes from 3/14/22 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved hiring Brenda Buckley as Employee C at a 2023 base salary of $33,854 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved offering position to next choice candidate if Brenda Buckley declines (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved $5,125.00 purchase of Activation Cards from Elections Systems and Software (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved moving Montague District 1, 2 and 3 polling places to Montague Community Center subject to ADA Committee approval (unanimous voice vote)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee is meeting remotely to review four development applications. The agenda includes a minor subdivision, two preliminary site plan reviews, and one final site plan approval. Public participation is available via Zoom or phone.

• Minor subdivision review: File#11-23, Thomas Nicos, Block 66, Lot 6, 80 Ridge Road, Frankford Township
• Preliminary site plan review: File#5(PSP)23, Sussex County Realty, LLC, Block 3603, Lot 9 & 9.01, 66 Hampton House Road, Hampton Township
• Final site plan approval: File#13(FSP)22-23, Summerlands, Block 5031, Lot 6, C.R. 613, MM 6-7, Sparta Township
• Preliminary site plan approval: File#7(PSP)23, Restland Memorial Park Association, Block 10, Lot 3, 3.02 & 4, C.R. 623, MM 4, Lafayette Township

The committee approved a request for an outdoor covered dining room at White Deer Plaza. Approval for a cemetery expansion at 11 Sunset Inn Road was withheld subject to conditions. Two other projects were reviewed without a recorded decision.

• Approved outdoor covered dining room for Summerlands, Inc. at 23 White Deer Plaza
• Approval withheld subject to conditions for Restland Memorial Park Association cemetery expansion at 11 Sunset Inn Road
• Reviewed project for Thomas Nicos at 80 Ridge Road
• Reviewed modifications and 430 new parking spaces for Sussex County Realty, LLC at 66 Hampton House Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to introduce the 2023 county budget and several capital ordinances, and to vote on a series of resolutions including ARPA-funded purchases and contract awards. The agenda includes public comment periods and a closed executive session for matters such as real estate and litigation.

• Introduction of 2023 County Budget (first reading) with public hearing set for May 10, 2023
• Ordinance 23-02: $6,930,342 for general capital improvements
• Ordinance 23-03: $4,088,402 for 2023 capital improvements, $3,883,000 in bonds
• Ordinance 23-04: $2,224,000 for Sussex County Community College capital improvements
• ARPA-funded purchases: mobile medical clinic ($353,580), book mobile ($294,905), InfoShare module ($65,000)

The Board approved an amended agenda including a Farmers Market Grant and a legal contingency fee agreement. The meeting included a proclamation for Wear Purple Day and public comments regarding ESG investing and the Dennis Library.

• Approved amended agenda including $5,462 Farmers Market Grant award (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter contingency fee agreement with Kennedy and Madonna LLP (unanimous)

Planning Board

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

The Board approved a waiver request for 16 Roosevelt Trail LLC to allow a family-style restaurant and apartments at 393 Maxim Drive. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and Development Review Committee reports.

• Approved waiver request for 16 Roosevelt Trail LLC (393 Maxim Drive) regarding sight distance, access, and parking (6-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for March 23, 2023 (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and supporting materials. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Review of agenda for March 23, 2023 meeting
• Review of meeting materials

The committee reviewed a site visit and presentation regarding the Culver Brook Preserve Expansion open space application. No formal vote was taken on the application during this meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a regular session and a budget workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Board approved several resolutions for equipment and software for the Sheriff's Office and various health and victim services grants. They also authorized a fourth round of ARPA small business grants and expressed support for Senate Bill S-3534 regarding foreign ownership of agricultural land.

• Approved $44,122.77 for Sheriff's Office hardware and software upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $19,200.00 for a pedestrian gate and trailer for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $66,549.00 for a 2023 Ford F-250 XL for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $18,436.87 for a truck bed utility box for the Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $1,323,000.00 grant application for local public health infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $306,425.00 VOCA grant and $11,873.00 VAWA grant for victim services (5-0)
• Approved $119,075.16 for engineering services for Bridge X-54 replacement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution in support of Senate Bill S-3534 restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land (5-0)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is meeting to approve the 2023 preliminary and final equalization tables, which determine how property tax burdens are distributed among municipalities. The board will also discuss the pros and cons of annual reassessment and review record maintenance for the Township of Walpack.

• 2023 Preliminary Equalization
• 2023 Final Equalization
• Discussion of Facts/Pros & Cons of Annual Reassessment
• Township of Walpack Record Maintenance

The Board approved a reassessment for the Township of Walpack for 2024 and the 2023 Final Equalization. Members also discussed real estate market trends, the implementation of Daniel's Law regarding data redaction, and potential educational presentations on taxation.

• Approved Reassessment for the Township of Walpack for 2024
• Approved 2023 Final Equalization
• Approved Minutes from February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special budget workshop meeting of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners. The agenda is largely procedural, with no resolutions, contracts, or public hearings scheduled. The main item is a review of the 2023 budget.

• 2023 Budget Review

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review development-related materials. The agenda includes discussion of submitted site plan applications and associated documents.

• Review of 3-20-2023 Development Review Committee agenda
• Discussion of meeting materials from 3-20-2023 Development Review Committee meeting

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is meeting on March 20, 2023. The agenda consists only of meeting materials and the agenda document itself, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

• No substantive items on the agenda

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to reorganize, elect officers, designate official newspapers, and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. They will also discuss old business such as approving prior minutes and updates on COLA increases, and new business including training, VBM legislation, and polling place inspections.

• Motion to reorganize the Board of Elections and elect Chairperson and Secretary
• Designate New Jersey Herald as official newspaper and set meeting dates for the year
• Approve minutes from February 28 and March 6, 2023 meetings
• Update on 2023 COLA increases for office staff
• Polling place inspections due by May 1

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to amend speed limits along County Route 622 (Swartswood Road) in Stillwater and Hampton townships, reducing the limit from 40 mph to 35 mph in certain zones. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including appointments, equipment purchases, and grant applications, and may enter a closed executive session.

• Public hearing and final adoption of ordinance amending speed limits on CR 622 (Swartswood Road) in Stillwater and Hampton townships
• Purchase of a 2024 tandem axle dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader for $128,183.72
• Purchase of a wood chipper for $78,536.60
• Purchase of a variable message board for $20,550.00
• Grant application for $300,000.00 for transit (ARPA/CRRSAA) and $38,000.00 for SHIP Medicare counseling

The Board finally adopted an ordinance amending speed limits on County Route 622. They also approved several equipment purchases and appointments, while tabling a contract for labor counsel.

• Adopted ordinance amending speed limits on County Route 622 (5-0)
• Approved $128,183.72 purchase of 2024 tandem axle dump truck, snow plow and salt spreader (5-0)
• Approved $78,536.60 purchase of a wood chipper (5-0)
• Approved $50,145.00 purchase of Falcon 4 ton asphalt hot patcher dump trailer (5-0)
• Approved $20,550.00 purchase of a variable message board (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Chammings to the Agriculture Development Board (5-0)
• Appointed Alan Henderson as second alternate to the Planning Board (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled contract award for labor counsel until next meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board is meeting in person to review site plan and subdivision applications from February 10 and 21, 2023, and to consider a resolution granting waivers to Summerlands, Inc. for a property on County Route 613 in Sparta Township. The agenda includes no minutes, unfinished business, or new business, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution for waivers granted for Summerlands, Inc., SCPB 13(PSP)22, County Route 613, Sparta Township
• Site plan/subdivision review for February 10, 2023
• Site plan/subdivision review for February 21, 2023

The board approved the Development Review Committee Reports from February 10 and 12, 2023. A resolution for waivers granted to Summerlands, Inc. was memorialized. Planning Director Autumn Sylvester reported that work has begun on the Farmland Preservation Plan update.

• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for February 10 and 12, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Memorialized Resolution for waivers granted for Summerlands, Inc., SCPB 13(PSP)22 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special budget workshop meeting to review the 2023 county budget. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no resolutions, contracts, public hearings, or appointments listed. The main substantive item is the 2023 Budget Review under Financial, with public comment periods open for agenda items and general topics.

• 2023 Budget Review
• Public comment periods (3 minutes per speaker)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee is meeting remotely to discuss open space and trail matters. They will consider a new application for the Culver Brook Preserve expansion, hear a presentation on rail-trail development, and review the Trails Grant Program. The agenda also includes setting 2023 meeting dates and correspondence from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and AARP.

• Culver Brook Preserve Expansion Open Space Application
• Rail-Trail Development in Sussex County Presentation
• Trails Grant Program review
• 2023 meeting dates
• Correspondence: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy TrailNation Collaborative and 2023 AARP Community Challenge

The committee approved the 2023 meeting dates and the use of Zoom for remote sessions. Members reviewed a presentation on rail-trail development and a funding application for the Culver Brook Preserve expansion, though no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved Minutes of November 17, 2023 (4-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting dates and Zoom platform (4-0)
• Tabled decision on rail-trail development endorsement pending further discussion
• Tabled decision on $122,000 Culver Brook Preserve expansion application pending site visit

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting on February 22, 2023, with a regular meeting agenda and a separate budget workshop. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussion topics listed.

• Regular meeting agenda
• Budget workshop

The Board approved collective bargaining agreements for CWA Local 1032 supervisory and non-supervisory units. Commissioners also voted to relocate the Division of Senior Services to the first floor of the Administrative Center. Additionally, the Board advanced an ordinance to amend speed limits on County Route 622.

• Approved collective bargaining agreements for CWA Local 1032 (Supervisory and Non-Supervisory units)
• Approved relocation of Senior Services to 1st floor and Commissioner offices to 2nd floor
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 23-01 to amend speed limits on County Route 622
• Approved $142,881.10 for DPW radio system upgrades from Atlantic Communications
• Approved $42,096.00 for transit scheduling software from Dell Marketing L.P.
• Awarded $121,303.00 contract for a Freightliner truck to Robert H. Hoover & Sons Inc.
• Appointed Jennifer L. Shortino as Health Officer
• Approved $32,868.00 contract for home health aide services to Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey

Development Review Committee

This is a procedural-only meeting with no agenda items listed. The committee will only review minutes from previous meetings.

• No agenda items listed

The committee reviewed five development applications. Four projects had approval withheld subject to conditions, and one parking lot improvement project was disapproved.

• Approval withheld subject to conditions for flagpole, patio, concrete pad, and trash compactor at Reverend George Brown School
• Approval withheld subject to conditions for 2,305 sq. ft. addition at Sparta Eye Associates
• Approval withheld subject to conditions for application by Larry R. Allen
• Disapproved parking lot improvements for restaurant and apartment at 16 Roosevelt Trail, LLC
• Approval withheld subject to conditions for application by Robert Heater

Agriculture Development Board

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

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and hear updates on annual property reassessments from several municipalities. New business includes reassessment presentations for Newton, Hardyston, and Walpack, while status updates are scheduled for Vernon and Hopatcong. The board will also receive a Daniels Law update under old business.

• Town of Newton annual reassessment presentation by Assessor Scott Holzhauer
• Township of Hardyston annual reassessment presentation by Assessor Scott Holzhauer
• Township of Walpack record maintenance by Assessor Kristy Lockburner
• Township of Vernon annual reassessment status update by Assessor Kristen Umansky
• Borough of Hopatcong annual reassessment status update by Assessor Therese de Pierro

The Board of Taxation approved orders for the Town of Newton and Hardyston Township to undergo reassessments with annual revaluations effective for 2024. The Board also discussed record maintenance issues in Walpack and provided updates on annual reassessments in Vernon and Franklin.

• Approved Order for Town of Newton Reassessment with Annual Revaluation (All in Favor)
• Approved Order for Hardyston Township Reassessment (annual) for 2024 (All in Favor)
• Accepted minutes from December 21, 2022 meeting (All in Favor)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The council held its reorganization meeting, electing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Members approved the minutes from December 2022 and the 2023 meeting schedule. The council also received updates on waste tonnage and NJDEP sustainability rebranding.

• Elected Joe Sabella as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan Smith as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 meeting dates

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing office relocation, and making several motions. Key actions include purchasing workbench tables, approving a warranty payment for election equipment, and contracting for transportation services. The board will also discuss polling place changes and early voting locations.

• Purchase workbench tables from Amazon for $3,499.90
• Initial payment of $99,939.17 for hardware, software, and firmware warranty from Election Systems & Software
• Yearly transportation services agreement with Delicato Transport, not to exceed $23,961.00
• Move Sparta District 10 and 14 from Mohawk School to Sparta Public Library
• Move Hopatcong District 4 from Ambulance Squad to St Jude's Church

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee is reviewing two applications. The first is a final site plan and subdivision approval for the Thorlabs-Quantum Leap development in Newton, which includes as-built plans and outstanding items like a fee ROW dedication. The second is a preliminary site plan approval for a commercial and residential project in Branchville. Public participation is available via Zoom.

• Final approval for Thorlabs-Quantum Leap, Block 18.02 Lots 3 & 31, 280 Spring Street and 43 Sparta Ave, Newton
• As-built plans for county road improvements along CR 616 (Sparta Avenue)
• Outstanding fee ROW dedication on Block 18.02 Lot 31 not formally accepted by the County
• Preliminary site plan for Steven and Connie Leenheer, Block 502 Lot 13, Broad Street & Mill Street, Branchville
• Proposed commercial space and apartments along CR 630 and CR 519 frontages

The committee reviewed two applications. Approval for a Thorlabs building and renovation project was withheld subject to conditions, while a request for a retaining wall and walkway was disapproved.

• Approval withheld subject to conditions for Thorlabs, Inc. new 3 story building and Camp Iliff building renovation
• Disapproved retaining wall and walkway for Steven and Connie Leenheer

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt a resolution allowing the 2023 county budget to increase by up to 3.5% over the previous year's final appropriations, with any unused amount placed in a cap bank. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts for GIS services, grants, and various service extensions, plus a public hearing on the budget cap.

• Resolution to increase 2023 county budget cap to 3.5%, with $2,514,013.03 increase and $718,289.44 cap bank
• GIS services contract with Civil Solutions for up to $125,000.00
• Grant application for $1,323,028.00 to NJACCHO for public health infrastructure
• Garbage removal contract extension with Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc. for $108,936.00
• OnBase document management maintenance with Naviant, Inc. and Hyland Software for $101,515.44

The Board of County Commissioners capped the 2023 budget appropriation increase at 3.5% over the previous year. The board also approved several grants, including the allocation of ARPA funds for small business grants, and awarded multiple service contracts.

• Approved budget appropriation cap of 3.5% for CY 2023 (5-0)
• Allocated ARPA funds for Small Business Grant Program (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Chammings as Chair and Mike Dolan as Vice-Chair of Open Space Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 for GIS services from Civil Solutions (5-0)
• Approved application for $1,323,028 public health infrastructure grant (5-0)
• Awarded $108,936 garbage removal contract to Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $60,000 aerial larviciding contract to Wings Aerial Applicators LLC (5-0)
• Approved $101,515.44 for OnBase system maintenance from Naviant, Inc. and Hyland Software, Inc. (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda containing only the agenda document and a presentation document. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

The Planning Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The Board approved a waiver request for an addition to Krogh’s Restaurant in Sparta Township and adopted the 2023 meeting schedules.

• Elected Wolfgang Gstattenbauer as Chairperson
• Elected Michael Francis as Vice Chairperson
• Elected Concetto Formica as Secretary
• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for Oct 17, Nov 21, and Dec 19, 2022
• Approved waiver request for Summerlands, Inc. (Krogh’s Restaurant) regarding on-site turnaround
• Approved 2023 Planning Board meeting schedule
• Approved 2023 Development Review Committee meeting schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including appointments, a small business grant program funded by federal ARPA dollars, and a $114,177.39 contract for Office 365 licenses. The board will also vote on a resolution to cap the 2023 county budget increase at 3.5% and enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation.

• Authorization for Sussex County Small Business Grant Program funded by ARPA (CSLFRF)
• Office 365 licenses from SHI International Corp. for $114,177.39 (Jan 25, 2023 – Jan 24, 2024)
• Renewal of Azteca Systems Cityworks licensing agreement for $49,500.00
• Resolution to cap 2023 county budget appropriation increase at 3.5% and establish cap bank
• Reappointments to Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals and other boards

The Board memorialized a resolution for the Leka Minor Subdivision and voted to oppose the Census Reform Act of 2013. A waiver request for the St. Jude Church site plan was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Minutes of July 1, 2013
• Approved Development Review Committee Reports for July 1, July 29, and August 12, 2013
• Memorialized Resolution for Leka Minor Subdivision (5-0)
• Opposed H.R. 1638: Census Reform Act of 2013 (carried with one abstention)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee is meeting remotely to discuss open space and trails matters. New business includes setting 2023 meeting dates, a presentation on rail-trail development, and an application to expand the Culver Brook Preserve. Old business includes the Trails Grant Program. Public comment will be heard.

• Culver Brook Preserve Expansion Open Space Application
• Rail-Trail Development in Sussex County Presentation
• Trails Grant Program update
• 2023 meeting dates for the committee
• Correspondence from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy-TrailNation Collaborative

Agriculture Development Board

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

The Board approved a request to divide the preserved Vaughan Farm into two separate operations and exercise a residual dwelling site opportunity for a new residence. The Board also established its 2023 meeting schedule and elected its leadership for the year.

• Elected Peter Southway as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Lori Day as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Approved Minutes of November 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for third Monday of each month (4-0)
• Approved division and residential dwelling application for Vaughan Farm (4-0)
• Approved sending a letter to KAI-SP Home, LLC regarding commercial farm certification (4-0)
• Tabled Right to Farm complaint for 26 Hyatt Road pending paperwork
• Approved action following Executive Session (4-0)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The committee elected its leadership for the year and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. Members also recommended preliminary approval for the Byram Township Chapter of the Sussex County Wastewater Management Plan.

• Elected Denise Webb as PAC Chairperson (8-0)
• Elected Keith Gourlay as PAC Vice-Chairperson (8-0)
• Approved Minutes of July 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended preliminary approval for Byram Township Chapter of Sussex County Wastewater Management Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2023 PAC Meeting Date Resolution as amended (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider reappointments to county boards and offices, approve grant applications and funding resolutions, and enter a closed session for collective bargaining and legal matters. The agenda includes several routine administrative items and public comment periods.

• Reappoint Virgil Rome Jr. as Fire Marshal and James Raperto Sr. as Assistant Fire Marshal for 3-year terms
• Approve $96,865 VOCA grant for Sexual Assault Response Team/Forensic Nurse Examiner program
• Approve $186,517 participation in County Prosecutor Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program
• Authorize $100,000 from American Rescue Plan Act Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund
• Reappoint Wayne Dietz and Karl Meyer to Municipal Utilities Authority at $3,700/year each

The Board approved a departmental merger due to budgetary constraints. They also reappointed several county officials and approved multiple grant applications and program participations.

• Merged Department of Central and Shared Services with the County Administrator (4-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed Virgil Rome Jr. as Fire Marshal and James Raperto Sr. as Assistant Fire Marshal (4-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed members to the Division of Senior Services Advisory Council, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Local Advisory Committee, and Community Transit Citizens Advisory Committee (4-0, 1 absent)
• Reappointed two members to the Board of Commissioners of the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $96,865.00 project total for Victims of Crime Act sexual assault response program (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $186,517.00 participation in County Prosecutor Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program (4-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized application for $100,000.00 from the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund (4-0, 1 absent)
• Supported NJDOT preliminary preferred alternative for bridge replacement over Big Flat Brook (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and a presentation, with no details provided on the content of either document.

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.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners holds its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in two commissioners and the sheriff, and appointing a director and deputy director. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting a $37.7 million temporary operating budget for 2023, setting the 2023 meeting schedule and holiday schedule, and approving various administrative policies. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Adoption of 2023 temporary operating budget of $37,710,415.16
• Adoption of 2023 temporary budgets for Library Fund ($1,723,223) and Social Services Fund ($1,574,119)
• Swearing in of Commissioners Jill Space and William J. Hayden, and Sheriff Michael F. Strada for three-year terms
• Resolution granting Commissioner Director veto power over county authorities
• Resolution setting fees for copies of public records: $0.05 per page (8.5x11 or smaller), $0.07 per page (larger), $1.00 per map/plan

The Board held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in members and appoint leadership for 2023. The board approved a temporary operating budget and several administrative resolutions via a consent agenda.

• Appointed Chris Carney as Director of the Board (5-0)
• Appointed Herb Yardley as Deputy Director of the Board (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Temporary Operating Budget and budgets for Library and Social Services funds (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-O including holiday schedule, cash management plan, and bank depositories (5-0)
• Reappointed William Joseph as Official Town Crier for 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Carrie Sylvester as Public Agency Compliance Officer for 2023 (5-0)
• Sworn in Commissioners Jill Space and William J. Hayden
• Sworn in County Sheriff Michael F. Strada