Sussex public meetings in 2024

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee approved its 2025 meeting schedule and discussed the Frankford Reservoir South project, agreeing to a site visit on January 10, 2025. No formal funding decision was made for the reservoir project; the committee will review the application after the site visit. Updates were provided on the Miller Property and Culver Lake Preserve Golf Course projects, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved October 24, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled site visit for Frankford Reservoir South on January 10, 2025

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to hear added/omitted and rollback appeal hearings for several municipalities. The agenda includes municipal reassessment reviews for Hamburg, Stanhope, Byram, Vernon, Green, Sandyston, Sparta, Hampton, and Hardyston. Multiple specific appeals are scheduled, including cases involving properties in Vernon, Green, Sandyston, Sparta, Hampton, and Hardyston. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Municipal reassessment reviews for Borough of Hamburg, Borough of Stanhope, Township of Byram, Township of Vernon, Township of Green, Township of Sandyston, Township of Sparta, Township of Hampton, and Township of Hardyston
• Added/omitted appeal: Vernon v. Mazzella Property Mngmt. LLC (docket 22-2300011 AA)
• Added/omitted appeal: Green v. Dillon, Ashley (docket 08-2400008 AA)
• Rollback appeal: Sandyston v. Smith, James J & Dorothy (docket R24-1700001)
• Rollback appeal: Sparta v. 717 30th Street, LLC (docket R24-1800006)

The Board ordered 2026 reassessments for the Borough of Stanhope and Borough of Hamburg, and extended the Township of Byram's reassessment from 2026 to 2027. It also extended tax book deadlines for Green and Hardyston townships to February 1, 2025. The meeting included hearings on added/omitted and rollback appeals, with outcomes recorded but not detailed in the minutes.

• Ordered 2026 reassessment for Borough of Stanhope (all in favor)
• Ordered 2026 reassessment for Borough of Hamburg (all in favor)
• Extended Township of Byram reassessment from 2026 to 2027 (all in favor)
• Extended Green Township 2025 tax book deadline to February 1, 2025 (all in favor)
• Extended Hardyston Township tax book deadline to February 1, 2025 (all in favor)
• Cancelled December 19, 2025 regular meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2024 regular meeting (all in favor)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of resolutions including purchases for the Sheriff's Office, IT security equipment funded by ARPA, and shared service agreements for congregate nutrition programs. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session. Several contract awards for senior services, such as home-delivered meals and transportation, are proposed for 2025.

• Purchase of one 2024 Ford Ranger XLT for the Sheriff's Office for $46,675 from National Auto Fleet Group
• Purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's Office for $61,357 from Nielsen Chevrolet
• Purchase of ForeScout NAC (Network Access Control) for $92,013 funded by ARPA
• Shared service agreement with Franklin Borough for the congregate nutrition program for $27,700
• Award of contract for home-delivered meals to Catholic Family & Community Services for $250,915

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including purchases for sheriff vehicles, IT equipment, and various contracts for senior services and other programs. The board also approved the personnel agenda as amended and tabled a resolution to amend the employee handbook. No public hearings were held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved resolutions A-U, including purchases for sheriff vehicles, IT equipment, and ARPA-funded projects (5-0)
• Approved contracts A-M, including home-delivered meals, legal services, and senior transportation (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda as amended (5-0)
• Tabled resolution to amend employee handbook
• Approved agenda amendments, including retitling a position to Director of Special Services

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will consider approving its 2025 meeting schedule and receive updates on the SADC Next Generation Farmer Program and the Rutgers Cooperative Extension report. No right-to-farm applications or SSAMP requests are pending. The agenda is largely administrative and procedural, with no significant decisions or public hearings on record.

• Approval of the 2025 Agriculture Development Board meeting schedule
• Discussion of the SADC Next Generation Farmer Program
• Update on the 2024 Harvest, Honey, and Garlic Festival
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension agriculture agent report
• Correspondence including USDA Sustainable Agriculture Grant and Farm Bureau bulletins

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board heard a recommendation from The Land Conservancy of New Jersey to revise the county's Agricultural Development Area (ADA) to be polygon-based and match project areas, excluding sewer service areas and designated centers but keeping highway commercial corridors. The board did not vote on this recommendation; it was presented for discussion. The board approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the minutes from October 21, 2024, as corrected.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2024 as corrected (6-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (6-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee approved a preliminary site plan for K & A Towing to construct a 3,000 sq. ft. storage building and a 100 sq. ft. display area with sign and flag for their commercial towing operation in Wantage. The approval was granted as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved preliminary site plan for K & A Towing storage building (3,000 sq. ft.) and display area (100 sq. ft.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and final vote on a $6,552,455 capital ordinance for road and bridge improvements, funded by state grants. The board also will consider resolutions for various grants, contracts, and purchases, including a contract for mental health services, vape detection systems, and multiple shared services agreements for 9-1-1 system management with local municipalities.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-09 appropriating $6,552,455 for road and bridge improvements (from NJDOT grants).
• Authorization to accept $347,969 in funding (with $45,126 county match) for mental health and addiction services contract.
• Authorization to purchase vape detection systems for $99,955.
• Authorization for body-worn camera grant award of $91,225.
• Shared services agreements with multiple townships for 9-1-1 system management.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a capital ordinance appropriating $6,552,455 for road and bridge improvements, funded by NJ DOT grants. The board also approved a consent agenda of 43 resolutions covering grants, contracts, and purchases, and awarded contracts for fuel supply and a bridge change order. No public comments were made during the hearing or sessions.

• Adopted capital ordinance 24-09 for $6,552,455 in road and bridge improvements (5-0)
• Approved 43 resolutions including grants, contracts, and purchases (5-0)
• Awarded gasoline supply contract to Creative Management, Inc. for 2025 (5-0)
• Awarded diesel fuel contract to Rachles Michele's Oil Company, Inc. for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved change order #5 for Bridge Q-06, increasing contract to $2,216,207.45 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills list A (5-0) and list B (4-0, Director Space abstained)
• Approved personnel agenda (5-0)
• Approved area plan contract for Senior Services in amount of $1,710,285 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will discuss debriefing notes from the November 5, 2024 General Election. The body is also considering several payments for technical support, equipment maintenance, and printing services.

• Payment to Election Systems & Software for 2025 Equipment Warranty and Maintenance fees: $187,842.91
• Payment to Election Systems & Software for Early Voting Support: $17,775.00
• Payment to Election Systems & Software for General Election Day Support: $5,475.00
• Payments to Universal Mailing Services for 2024 Primary and General Election sample ballot printing: $7,624.14 and $7,618.97
• Payment to Intab LLC for 2025 election supplies: $3,008.90

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved multiple payments, including a $187,842.91 warranty and maintenance fee for Election Systems & Software, and tabled a $5,475 invoice for General Election support. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $187,842.91 for 2025 equipment warranty and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $17,775.00 for Early Voting support technician, grant-reimbursed (unanimous)
• Approved $7,624.14 for sample ballot printing (unanimous)
• Approved $7,618.97 for sample ballot printing (unanimous)
• Approved $3,008.90 for election supplies restocking (unanimous)
• Approved $3,008.90 for USPS Business Reply Mail permit fee (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000.00 for 4 parking passes from Town of Newton (unanimous)
• Tabled $5,475.00 invoice for General Election support technician

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

• December 10, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for January 14, 2025

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025. No substantive business was conducted.

• Meeting of December 2, 2024 cancelled

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold first reading of Capital Ordinance 24-09, appropriating $6,552,455 from state grants for road and bridge improvements. Commissioners also will vote on memoranda of understanding with three police union units, a contract modification for transportation services, and several other resolutions. A public hearing on the ordinance is set for December 11, 2024.

• First reading of Capital Ordinance 24-09 for $6,552,455 in road and bridge repairs funded by NJDOT grants
• Approval of memoranda of understanding with PBA Local 138 for Sheriff’s, Corrections, and Prosecutors units
• Authorization of $151,215 contract modification with Sussex County Skylands Ride for assisted transportation
• Award of $7,992,591.61 contract for the 2024 County Road Resurfacing Program to Schifano Construction Corp.
• Temporary closure of CR 613 in Sparta for the Turkey Trot 5K on November 28, 2024

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections held a special emergency meeting on November 21, 2024, via Zoom. The sole purpose was to confirm the certification of election results from the November 5, 2024 General Election to the Secretary of State, due by November 25, 2024.

• Certification of Sussex County's November 5, 2024 General Election results to the Secretary of State

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regularly scheduled meeting to canvass and certify the results of the 2024 General Election. A public comment period is available for agenda items.

• Canvassing and certification of 2024 General Election results

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to perform a traditional, fixed percentage audit of the November 5, 2024 General Election. This process is required by N.J.S.A. 19:61-9.

• Audit of a random sample of at least 2% of election districts for each audited contest

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss old business related to processing vote-by-mail ballots and managing Election Day activities from the November 5, 2024 General Election. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters. No new business or specific proposals are listed.

• Old business: processing VBM ballots and managing Election Day activities for the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2024. No business will be conducted at this cancelled meeting.

• November 18, 2024 meeting cancelled

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several appointments to the Planning Board and various service contracts. The meeting includes voting on multiple grant applications and the adoption of a revised opioid settlement plan.

• Grant application for FY 2025 County Aid Annual Transportation Program in the amount of $4,660,345
• Façade and roof replacement for Franklin Branch Library from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for $389,500
• Contract for payroll and HR software from PrimePoint, LLC for $115,680
• Paving services for the Office of Emergency Management transfer station from Riverview Paving Inc. for $136,800
• Adoption of the revised County of Sussex Opioid Settlement Plan

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regularly scheduled meeting to address old business related to processing vote-by-mail ballots and managing Election Day activities for the November 5, 2024 General Election. A public comment period is included for agenda items.

• Processing vote-by-mail ballots and managing Election Day activities for the November 5, 2024 General Election

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss processing vote-by-mail ballots and managing activities from the November 5 General Election. A motion will be voted on to pay Delicato Transport $15,153.60 for election-day deliveries and equipment distribution.

• Motion to approve $15,153.60 total payment to Delicato Transport for Election Day deliveries ($8,839.80), Early Voting equipment pickup ($1,262.80), and General Election equipment collections ($5,051.00)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2024.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regularly scheduled meeting on November 5, 2024, which is Election Day. The board will discuss processing vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots and managing Election Day activities for the General Election. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Processing VBM ballots and managing Election Day activities for the November 5, 2024 General Election

Planning Board

This is a largely procedural meeting to approve prior minutes and receive a division update. The only substantive item is a resolution granting waivers for a property in Hopatcong Borough (Block 50103, Lot 5, C.R. 607) requested by IAT Reinsurance, Ltd.

• Resolution 2024-09 to approve waivers for IAT Reinsurance, Ltd. on Block 50103, Lot 5, C.R. 607 in Hopatcong Borough

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections meets to discuss and conduct processing and canvassing of vote-by-mail ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The meeting includes a public comment period for items on the agenda.

• Vote by Mail Processing and canvassing for November 5, 2024 General Election

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to receive updates on General Election processing. The agenda specifically includes a discussion on Vote by Mail processing for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

• General Election Processing Update
• Vote by Mail Processing for November 5, 2024 General Election

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee meets remotely to approve July 2024 minutes and discuss correspondence on the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program and Green Acres funding. No new business is listed; old business includes a grant program update. Public comment is invited.

• Review and approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Notice of funding opportunity under the Highlands Conservation Act (HCA) Grant Program
• Green Acres funding correspondence
• Old business: Grant program update
• Remote meeting with public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including renewals of health and prescription insurance contracts for active employees and retirees totaling over $21.6 million for 2025. Other significant items include a $51,750 de-escalation training contract for the Prosecutor's Office, a $100,000 mail-in voter education grant application, and multiple contract extensions funded by opioid settlement funds. The board will also appoint Jennifer Buckalew to the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda and non-agenda topics.

• Renewal of health insurance and prescription benefit contracts for county employees and retirees (estimated $21.6 million total)
• $51,750 contract for de-escalation training for the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office with Verbal Judo Institute
• Appointment of Jennifer Buckalew to the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education for a four-year term
• Authorization to apply for a $100,000 mail-in voter education program grant from the NJ Department of State
• Contract extensions for substance use prevention ($64,622) and opioid prevention marketing ($80,000) funded by opioid settlement funds

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to receive an update on General Election processing and to discuss Vote by Mail processing for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Public comment will be taken on agenda items.

• General Election Processing Update
• Vote by Mail Processing for November 5, 2024 General Election

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 26, 2024. No decisions or discussions were held.

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a special meeting on October 21, 2024. The agenda includes only a notice, meeting materials, and a farmland invite; no specific decisions or discussions are described.

• Meeting notice and agenda PDF posted
• Farmland invite image included

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider multiple preliminary and final site plans at its October 21, 2024 meeting. Items include a proposed 18,275 sq. ft. warehouse in Sparta, a Dunkin' with drive-through in Frankford, a lot line adjustment in Sparta, a club expansion at Rock Island Lake Club, and a change of use to retail cannabis in Newton.

• Preliminary site plan for 18,275 sq. ft. warehouse with office and 41 parking spaces (Behringer Corp., Sparta)
• Preliminary site plan for Dunkin' with drive-through and 310 sq. ft. cooler (T, M, & K Augusta Real Estate Management, Frankford)
• Minor subdivision for lot line adjustment conveying 0.292 acres in Sparta (Perona Realty Corp.)
• Final site plan for expansion of club building with additional parking and garage (Branzack Enterprises, Rock Island Lake Club, Sparta)
• Final site plan for renovation and change in use to retail cannabis (Releaf Newton, Newton)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will meet to review Directors Tables and Coefficients of Deviation. The board will examine assessment uniformity for Frankford, Hamburg, Lafayette, Montague, and Stanhope.

• Review of assessment uniformity for Township of Frankford
• Review of assessment uniformity for Borough of Hamburg
• Review of assessment uniformity for Township of Lafayette
• Review of assessment uniformity for Township of Montague
• Review of assessment uniformity for Township of Stanhope

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates for the November 5, 2024 General Election, including vote-by-mail processing. The board will also welcome new commissioners Damaris Lira and Susan Berkley. A motion is planned to enter executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Welcome and introduction of new commissioners Damaris Lira and Susan Berkley
• General Election Updates
• Vote by Mail Processing for November 5, 2024 General Election
• Motion to enter Executive Session for security and personnel matters
• Public comment period for agenda items

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing a $2,113,801 grant application for senior and disabled transportation programs and a separate $68,506 childhood lead prevention subgrant. Other notable actions include approving contracts for emergency generators totaling $412,566, a $202,026 well drilling contract, and a $146,565 victims-of-crime grant. The board will also recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month, hold public comment sessions, and enter closed session for litigation matters.

• Authorization to file for 2025 NJ Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program and FTA Section 5311 grant amounting to $2,113,801.38
• Purchase of emergency generators for Office of Emergency Management ($78,454) and Wheats-worth Road facility ($334,112), funded by ARPA
• Approval of sub-grant agreement for NJ Department of Health Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention grant ($68,506) through Warren County
• Victims of Crime Act grant application for Sexual Assault Response Team and related programs, total $146,565 ($117,252 federal, $29,313 cash match)
• Award of contract extension for licensed professional engineer services for wastewater system, not to exceed $250,000

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items discussed

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to consider waiver requests for properties in Hopatcong Borough, Hampton Township, and Hardyston Township. The board will also review a lot subdivision permit application for a property in Andover Township.

• Waiver Request: IAT Reinsurance, LTD. (Block 50103, Lot 5, C.R. 607, Hopatcong Borough)
• Resolution 2024-07: Waivers for Northwest Christian School (Block 3202, Lot 24, C.R. 519, Hampton Township)
• Resolution 2024-08: Waivers for Beaver Run Estates HG1, LLC (Block 67, Lot 21, C.R. 661, Hardyston Township)
• Lot Subdivision Permit Application: Abbey Delta (Block 153, Lot 35, Route 206 SB, Andover Township)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2024.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider final adoption of three ordinances: amending capital improvements at the Sussex County Career and Technical High School, and amending two prior bond ordinances for capital improvements. Also on the agenda are appointments to the Youth Services Commission, acceptance of several state grants totaling over $300,000, authorization for road resurfacing services ($160,000), purchase of a Ford F-250 ($55,969), and emergency remediation at the Old Grand Jury Building. The board will also enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-06 amending capital improvements at Sussex County Career and Technical High School
• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-07 amending 2018 bond ordinance for various capital improvements
• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-08 amending 2021 bond ordinance for reappropriated capital improvements
• Authorization of $160,000 contract to Genesis Engineering for 2024 road resurfacing program
• Authorization to purchase a 2023 Ford F-250 for $55,969 for Bridge and Traffic office

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted three ordinances: 24-06 amending capital improvements at the Sussex County Career and Technical High School, 24-07 amending the 2018 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, and 24-08 amending the 2021 bond ordinance to reappropriate excess bond proceeds. All votes were 5-0. The board also approved appointments, resolutions, and the bills list.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-06 amending capital improvements at Sussex County Career and Technical High School (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-07 amending 2018 bond ordinance for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-08 amending 2021 bond ordinance reappropriating excess bond proceeds (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Sussex County Youth Services Commission (5-0)
• Approved resolutions including budget insertions, ARPA authorization, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills list (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (5-0)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct rollback hearings for property owners in Hampton and Sparta. The board will also address a duplicate assessment correction for Wantage Township.

• Rollback hearing: Township of Hampton, Block 3501 / Lot 44.02
• Rollback hearing: Township of Sparta, Block 4002 / Lot 162
• Rollback hearing: Fox Hollow FMS Lake Club, Block 10001 / Lot 1
• Rollback hearing: Pope John XXIII Endowment, Block 7001 / Lot 3
• Correction of duplicate assessment for Township of Wantage

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review and approve minutes from July 15, receive reports from Rutgers Cooperative Extension, and discuss Right to Farm matters including a Commercial Farm Certification for a property at 37 Old Stage Coach Road and two SSAMP resolution requests (KAI-SP Homes, LLC and St. Paul’s Abbey). The Farmland Plan Subcommittee will update the board and confirm a public meeting date of October 21. New business includes a sign proposal for Windy Brow, and old business covers an ADA revision resolution for Green Township.

• Commercial Farm Certification for 37 Old Stage Coach Road
• SSAMP resolution requests: KAI-SP Homes, LLC and St. Paul’s Abbey
• Farmland Plan public meeting date confirm: Oct 21
• New Business: Windy Brow Sign
• Old Business: Green Township ADA Revision Resolution

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board voted to send a letter of support to Windy Brow Farms, LLC in its dispute with the NJ Department of Transportation over a 35-year-old sign. The board also certified 37 Old Stage Coach Road as a commercial farm, approved two SSAMP resolutions, and approved public meeting notices for the Farmland Preservation Plan update.

• Approved letter of support for Windy Brow Farms sign dispute (5-0)
• Certified 37 Old Stage Coach Road as commercial farm (5-0)
• Approved KAI-SP Homes, LLC SSAMP resolution (4-0)
• Approved St. Paul's Abbey SSAMP resolution (4-0)
• Approved public meeting notices for Farmland Preservation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Green Township ADA Revision Resolution (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider first readings of three ordinances amending previous capital and bond ordinances, including one for improvements at the Sussex County Career and Technical High School. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions covering grant acceptances, bridge closures, engineering contracts, roof replacements, and contract extensions. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Ordinance 24-06: First reading to amend capital improvements at Sussex County Career and Technical High School
• Resolution E: Authorization to close County Route 650 (Libertyville Road) bridge in Wantage Township with detour
• Resolution M: $329,500 for on-call architect and engineering services for Sussex County Dennis Library
• Resolution B under Awards of Contract: HVAC services extension not to exceed $500,000
• Resolution A under Resolutions: $277,946 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant for July 2024–June 2025

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved three capital/bond ordinance amendments on first reading, with public hearings set for September 25, 2024. The board also adopted a resolution to close Bridge X-30 on Libertyville Road in Wantage and implement a detour, with one abstention. Additionally, a resolution authorizing on-call architect and engineering services for the Dennis Library was approved, with one dissenting vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-06 (capital improvements at Career and Technical High School) on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-07 (bond amendment for 2018 capital improvements) on first reading (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-08 (bond amendment for 2021 capital improvements) on first reading (5-0)
• Approved resolution to close Bridge X-30 on Libertyville Road, Wantage, with detour (4-0-1, DeGroot abstained)
• Approved resolution for Dennis Library architect/engineering services to Arcari + Iovino Architects, $329,500 (4-1, Hayden no)
• Approved resolutions A-Q excluding E and M (5-0)
• Approved contract awards A-E including snow plow blades, HVAC, calcium chloride, tourism consultant, and truck parts (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills lists A, B, and C (C with Space abstaining)

Board of Elections

This is a regularly scheduled meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The board will approve minutes from four prior meetings (June 17, July 18, July 25, and August 28, 2024) and receive updates on the upcoming general election. A public comment period and an executive session for security and personnel matters are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024 Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 25, 2024 Special Meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 Special Meeting
• General Election Updates

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved minutes from previous meetings and received updates on 2024 General Election preparations, including poll worker training and Vote by Mail ballot mailing. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved June 17, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes with changes to Executive Session section (3-0-1, Scanlan abstaining)
• Approved July 18, July 25, and August 28, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session under NJSA 10:4-12(b)(7)&(8) (unanimous)
• Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00am (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will consider several site plan and subdivision applications, including a corrective final plat for Ferndown at Crystal Springs. The board also will hear waiver requests for Northwest Christian School and Beaver Run Estates, and will consider a deed notice for site remediation at 40 Hamburg Avenue. A new alternate member, Steven Bliss, is being sworn in.

• Swearing in of Steven Bliss as Alternate No. 1
• Corrective Final Subdivision Plat for Ferndown at Crystal Springs (Hardyston Township)
• Waiver request for Northwest Christian School (Hampton Township)
• Waiver request for Beaver Run Estates HG1, LLC (Hardyston Township)
• Deed notice for site remediation at 40 Hamburg Avenue, Borough of Sussex

The Sussex County Planning Board approved two waiver requests for Beaver Run Estates HG1, LLC, allowing subdivision and site plan approval despite substandard sight distances, with conditions including a gated access and no commercial use. The board also approved waivers for Northwest Christian School and reviewed multiple development applications, carrying one over to the next meeting.

• Approved waivers for Beaver Run Estates HG1, LLC (Block 67, Lot 21, Hardyston Twp.) with conditions (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approved waivers for Northwest Christian School (Block 3202, Lot 24, Hampton Twp.) with comments (6-0)
• Approved Sussex Commons Outlet site plan (Block 11, Lot 13, Frankford Twp.)
• Approved corrective final subdivision plat for Ferndown at Crystal Springs (Block 16.29, Lot 1, Hardyston Twp.)
• Carried over Branzak Enterprises (Rock Island Lake Club) application to next DRC
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024
• Added Concetto Formica and Steven Liss to Development Review Committee

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This meeting notice announces that the September 5, 2024 meeting of the Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is October 3, 2024. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024. No other business was discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to unknown reasons
• Next meeting: September 26, 2024

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation holds a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the 2024 President's Report, and discuss the 2024 municipal tax rates for the Township of Sandyston, specifically regarding assessment uniformity.

• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation of the 2024 President's Report
• Discussion of 2024 municipal tax rates and assessment uniformity for Sandyston Township

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024. No other items were on the agenda.

• Meeting cancellation for August 19, 2024

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agricultural Development Board meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2024. No decisions or discussions will occur at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has moved its August 14, 2024 meeting to August 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room. This notice contains no other agenda items or substantive business.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections holds a regular meeting to discuss the preliminary budget, general election poll worker preparations, and a county leadership training opportunity. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session for personnel matters.

• Preliminary Budget Discussion for election operations
• General Election Poll Worker Discussion
• County Situational Leadership Supervisory Training Opportunity
• Public comment period for agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive session for personnel matters

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review old business and receive departmental reports. The agenda includes a discussion on a Top Soil Plus resolution and updates from the SCMUA and Recycling Coordinator.

• Top Soil Plus Resolution
• SCMUA Update
• Recycling Coordinator report
• DEP Notice of Administrative Completeness for C.E.C.S. permit renewal
• Proposed new rules for Food Waste Recycling (N.J.A.C. 7_26K)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2024.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024. No substantive items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting set for September 9, 2024

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The meeting scheduled for August 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2024.

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting on July 25, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from June 27. The only substantive item is a discussion on a letter of support for Save Our Bridge under old business.

• Discussion and possible action on a letter of support for Save Our Bridge

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to discuss tax rates for five municipalities. The body will also address reassessment applications and extensions for the Township of Green and Township of Byram.

• Tax rates for Andover Township, Sandyston, Stanhope, Stillwater, and Wantage
• Application for Reassessment for Township of Green
• Resolution to extend Reassessment for Township of Byram
• Assessment Appeals for Hopatcong

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review SSAMP (Site-Specific Agricultural Management Plan) requests for St. Paul’s Abbey Christmas Tree Farm, KAI-SP Home LLC, and the Foodshed Alliance. New business includes discussion of the Wesselhof inventory, an ADA revision for Green Township, and the formation of a Farmland Preservation Plan Sub-Committee. The board will also hear an update on the LF Farms real estate appraisal and a YEO presentation from previous meetings.

• SSAMP request for St. Paul’s Abbey Christmas Tree Farm
• SSAMP request for KAI-SP Home, LLC
• Foodshed Alliance SSAMP resolution
• Farmland Preservation Plan Sub-Committee formation
• LF Farms real estate appraisal update

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and examine correspondence regarding Veolia Water New Jersey Consumer Confidence Reports and DRBC applications. The agenda also includes discussion on the St. Paul’s Abbey Resolution and the Mt. Arlington Municipal Chapter.

• Review of June 6, 2024 minutes
• Veolia Water New Jersey Consumer Confidence Reports (CFR)
• DRBC Notice of Applications Received for June 2024
• St. Paul’s Abbey Resolution
• Mt. Arlington Municipal Chapter

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will finalize ordinances for parking meters and electric vehicle charging at 43-47 High Street in Newton. The meeting also includes several board appointments and authorizations for various county contracts and grants.

• Final adoption of parking meter and EV charging ordinances for 43-47 High Street, Newton
• Authorization of $1,169,932.49 for an Office of Emergency Management modular building
• Contract for Cochran House roof maintenance in the amount of $45,431.75
• $50,000.00 amendment for opioid prevention and treatment marketing
• Authorization of a $277,946.00 grant application for public health emergency preparedness

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will address the resignations of Kathryn Matteson and Deborah Wirth. The board also plans to elect a new chairperson and discuss poll workers for the General Election.

• Election of New Board of Elections Chairperson
• Kathryn Matteson’s Resignation
• Deborah Wirth’s Resignation
• General Election Poll worker Discussion

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Council will review the May 14, 2024, meeting minutes and receive updates from the SCMUA and Recycling Coordinator. The agenda also includes reviewing correspondence regarding NJ DEP recycling notices and a landfill disruption approval for HSL INC LANDFILL.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Top Soil Plus administrative action
• SCMUA update report
• NJ DEP Notice of Exempt Recycling-2024
• HSL INC LANDFILL minor disruption approval

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024.

• Meeting cancellation

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is introducing ordinances to implement parking meters, annual passes, and electric vehicle charging fees at 43-47 High Street. The meeting also includes the review of various grant applications and a significant reduction in a road resurfacing contract value. A public hearing for these ordinances is scheduled for July 10, 2024.

• Introduction of ordinances for parking meters and EV charging fees at 43-47 High Street, Newton
• $1,364,726.06 decrease to the Riverview Paving Inc. road resurfacing contract
• $110,000 Emergency Management performance grant application
• $140,514.50 Clean Communities Grant award
• Appointment of Mario Poggi to the Municipal Utilities Authority

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is processing final Vote-By-Mail and provisional cures from the June 4, 2024, Primary Election. A motion will be made to canvass the official election results to the Sussex County Clerk.

• Processing final VBM and provisional cures for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election
• Motion to canvass the official results of the 2024 Primary Election to the Sussex County Clerk

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review meeting minutes and discuss the NJ Agriculture Development Committee FY 2023 Annual Report. The agenda also includes Right to Farm certification requests and updates on farmland preservation formulas.

• Commercial Farm Certification for KAI-SP Home, LLC
• SSAMP Request from Food Shed Alliance, Inc.
• Review of May 20, 2024 minutes
• Special Occasion Events Resolution - Tranquility Farms
• NJ Agriculture Development Committee FY 2023 Annual Report review

Development Review Committee

The Sussex, New Jersey Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice and associated meeting materials.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to finalize several major bond ordinances for capital improvements. These include funding for county-wide projects, community college facilities, and general equipment acquisitions. The board will also review various grant acceptances and service contracts.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-01 for $3,075,000 in capital improvements
• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-02 for $2,800,000 for Sussex County Community College facilities
• Final adoption of Ordinance 24-03 for $7,244,214 in general capital improvements and equipment
• Appointment of Douglas J. Steinhardt, Esq. as part-time County Counsel
• Authorization of gas main installation by Elizabethtown Gas Company on county bridges

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will process Vote-By-Mail ballots from the June 4, 2024, Primary Election. The meeting includes a session for public comments on agenda items.

• Processing Vote-By-Mail ballots from the June 4, 2024 Primary Election

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will meet to approve minutes from the May 1, 2024, meeting. New business includes a state report on Veterans and Senior Citizens Deductions and discussions regarding 2024 Regular Assessment Appeal Hearings.

• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes
• Veterans and Senior Citizens Deductions State Report
• 2024 Regular Assessment Appeal Hearings

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will conduct an Election Day debrief. The board is also scheduled to process Vote-By-Mail ballots from the June 4, 2024 Primary Election.

• Election Day debrief
• Processing Vote-By-Mail ballots from the June 4, 2024 Primary Election

Board of Elections

The Board will manage Vote-By-Mail ballot processing and Election Day activities for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Pulse Reporting and the introduction of new member Mark Heftler.

• Introduction of new Board Member Mark Heftler
• Discussion regarding Pulse Reporting
• Processing Vote-By-Mail ballots for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election
• Management of Election Day activities for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election
• Approval of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to review site plans and subdivisions from May 20, 2024. The board will also address a resolution regarding waivers for a specific property in Byram Township.

• Resolution 2024-06: Waivers for Byram Waterloo LLC, Block 36 Lot 40, Byram Township, CR 604

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive an update on election office operations and primary election ballot processing. A public comment period is scheduled for items on the agenda. The board may also enter executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Election Office Updates
• Primary Election Ballot Processing
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Possible executive session for security and personnel matters

Open Space Committee

The May 23, 2024 meeting of the Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee was cancelled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda is purely procedural. The Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting on May 23, 2024, but the only substantive item is a notice that the meeting has been rescheduled. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• Notice of rescheduled meeting

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss old business including a mail-in ballot certification question and an Attorney General confirmation, as well as new business including correspondence and statutory updates. The board will also address primary election ballot processing and may enter executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Mail In Ballot Certificate Question
• Attorney General confirmation
• Challenger Appointment Update
• Correspondence – Public Question to the Board from Ray Cortez
• PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT PROCESSING

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review and approve the April minutes, hear reports, and discuss several farm-related items. They will consider a commercial farm certification for St. Paul's Abbey, new business including Tranquility Farms SOE and Melton Farms use review, and a farmland preservation application from Farrell. The meeting is held in person and includes public comment.

• Commercial Farm Certification for St. Paul's Abbey
• Tranquility Farms SOE (Site of Excellence?)
• Melton Farms Use Review
• Farrell Notice of Farmland Preservation Application
• Wildlife Deer Fencing Cost-Share Grants for Farms

Development Review Committee

This agenda consists solely of a cancellation notice for the Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for 5-20-2024

Board of Elections

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda consists only of the notice of a time change and the regular meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting time changed to 9:30 AM

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Solid Waste Advisory Council. The agenda contains only a notice and the agenda document itself, with no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings.

• Meeting notice posted
• Agenda document available

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including purchases for the Sheriff's Office and Fleet Management, contract awards, and budget insertions. The board will also recognize Mental Health Awareness Month and hear a presentation from the Lake Hopatcong Foundation. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda and non-agenda topics.

• Purchase of radio communication equipment for Sheriff's Office from Atlantic Communications for $48,066.94
• Purchase of four 2025 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for Sheriff's Office from Nielsen of Morristown for $181,564.00
• Hot mix asphalt milling and paving services from Riverview Paving Inc. for $151,012.00
• Contract with NJ Transit for Job Access and Reverse Commute program for $240,000.00
• Temporary road closures for events: CR 613 in Sparta/Byram (triathlon), CR 644 in Vernon (Memorial Day parade), CR 645 in Sandyston (5K)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024.

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to conduct its annual reorganization for 2024/2025. The body will appoint a President and Vice President and designate a Custodian of Records.

• Appointment of Board President and Vice President
• Designation of Custodian of Records
• 2024 Educational Stipend
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss agenda items related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The agenda consists solely of procedural notices and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting notice and agenda posted for May 1, 2024

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections holds a regular meeting to certify the Byram School Election, discuss a 15-day ES&S voting system requirement, and review poll worker training. A public comment period is provided before the board enters executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Byram School Election Certification
• ES&S 15 days discussion
• Poll worker training update
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Executive session for security and personnel matters

Open Space Committee

The provided document contains only the meeting agenda and materials list without specific topics or actions. No business was detailed in the source text.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating two bridges, and will consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions for purchases, contracts, and appointments. The meeting includes proclamations, public comment periods, and an executive session.

• Public hearing and final adoption to vacate Bridge X-52 on Black Dirt Road in Wantage Township and Bridge C-06 on a private common driveway at the end of Netcong Avenue in Byram Township.
• Appointment of Ed Meyer as First Alternate to the Sussex County Planning Board (term expires Dec 31, 2025) and William Marotta LaRegina to the Agriculture Development Board (term expires Dec 31, 2026).
• Purchase of road imagery acquisition and viewer from Civil Solutions for $46,515.00.
• Purchase of two Doosan air compressors from Hoffman Equipment for $64,993.44, funded by ARPA.
• On-call engineering services for bridge D-38 on County Route 519 from JMT for $177,530.00.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to discuss Byram School Election vote-by-mail cures and provisionals, as well as an ADA inspection status and reorganization update. The meeting includes a public comment period and a motion to enter executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Byram School Election VBM Cures and Provisionals
• ADA Inspection Status and Reorganization Update
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Motion to enter executive session for security and personnel matters

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider a motion to approve cure letters for Byram School Election vote-by-mail ballots and an ES&S invoice for $1,585 for poll book repairs. The board will also discuss early voting grant status and ADA inspection results, and set a reorganization meeting for May 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm.

• Motion to approve Byram School Election VBM cures
• Motion to approve ES&S invoice for $1,585 for poll book repairs
• Early Voting Grant discussion
• ADA Inspection Status update
• Reorganization meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 1:00 pm

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation is meeting to review applications for reassessment. The board will consider requests from the Borough of Franklin, the Township of Hardyston, and the Town of Newton.

• Application for Reassessment – Borough of Franklin
• Application for Reassessment – Township of Hardyston
• Application for Reassessment – Town of Newton

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to discuss office updates, community outreach, and payment options for a subscription service. They will vote on an ES&S invoice for equipment parts and supplies, and schedule an ADA reorganization meeting. The board will also enter executive session for security and personnel matters.

• Motion to approve ES&S invoice for $1,725.00 for equipment parts and supplies
• Motion to schedule ADA Reorganization meeting for April 23, 2024 at 10:00 am
• Update on payment option for Better Team Subscription
• ES&S Maintenance updates
• Executive session for security and personnel matters

Development Review Committee

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Development Review Committee scheduled for April 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancellation notice for 4-15-2024

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on farmland preservation banking criteria, a special events application, and zoning information. The agenda lists several documents for review, indicating a focus on agricultural land use and preservation.

• Farmland preservation banking criteria review
• Special events application consideration
• Zoning information discussion
• Farmland preservation application review

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider approving a $4,529 contract with ES&S for connecting a DS450 to the tabulation system, relocating a Hardyston polling location, and appointing an interim chief clerk. The meeting also includes reorganization votes and discussions on ADA inspections and Zoom meetings.

• Motion to approve ES&S quote for connecting DS450 to tabulation system for $4,529
• Motion to relocate Hardyston District 7 polling location from Prince of Peace Church to Firehouse #2 on Wits End Drive, pending accessibility approval
• Motion to appoint Wendy Buccino as Interim Elections Chief Clerk
• Motion to approve up to 15 PM days from ES&S for primary election support at $1,950 per day
• Discussion on ADA inspections and payment for Better Team Subscription

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with resolutions for purchases, grants, appointments, and contracts. Key items include buying a mobile hospital unit, approving several grant applications, and awarding contracts for a dump truck and bridge inspection services. The board will also recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 19 as Wear Purple Day.

• Purchase of mobile hospital unit from ProPac, Inc. for $236,599.83
• Grant application for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($1,797.00)
• Grant application for Local Efficiency Achievement Program ($533,334.00)
• On-call engineering services for Mudtown Road bridge replacement ($138,040.24)
• Purchase of 2023 Dodge Durango for Senior Services ($42,051.60)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• April 9, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024 has been cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024. This notice was issued by Autumn M. Sylvester, Director of Planning & Economic Development, dated March 28, 2024.

• April 4, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024
• Notice issued by Autumn M. Sylvester, Director of Planning & Economic Development
• Notice dated March 28, 2024
• Notice faxed to NJ Sunday Herald, NJ Herald, Star Ledger, WSUS Radio, WNNJ Radio

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is redoing motions from its March 14 reorganization because one commissioner was not yet sworn in. It will vote to reorganize the board, elect officers, designate an official newspaper, and set 2024 meeting dates. Old business includes approving minutes and a $4,529 ES&S quote for connecting a DS450 to the tabulation system. New business covers ADA inspections, a Better Team subscription payment, and a reminder that public meetings must be held in person.

• $4,529 ES&S quote for connecting DS450 to tabulation system
• Up to 15 PM days from ES&S for Primary Election support at $1,950 per day
• Relocation of Hardyston District 7 polling place from Prince of Peace Church to Firehouse #2 on Wits End Drive
• Temporary appointment of Interim Chief Clerk with stipend for 6 months (name and amount blank)
• Discussion: Zoom meetings no longer allowed; public meetings must be in person

Planning Board

The agenda is limited to the review and approval of minutes from the March 4 Planning Board meeting and the March 18 Development Committee meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of March 4 Planning Board minutes
• Approval of March 18 Development Committee minutes

Open Space Committee

The Sussex Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and associated meeting materials. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are listed beyond these procedural items.

• Review of 3-28-2024 Open Space Advisory Committee agenda
• Review of 3-28-2024 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting materials

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt the 2024 county budget of $122,794,911.39 and to give final approval to three bond ordinances funding capital improvements, including projects at the community college. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with appointments, resolutions, and contract awards. Public hearings are scheduled for the budget and ordinances.

• Final adoption of 2024 county budget: $122,794,911.39 total appropriations, $102,493,854.00 raised by taxation
• Bond ordinance 24-01: $3,075,000 for various 2024 capital improvements, $2,775,000 in bonds
• Bond ordinance 24-02: $2,800,000 for Sussex County Community College capital improvements
• Capital ordinance 24-03: $7,244,214 for general capital improvements and equipment
• Award of contract to Sparwick Contracting for bridge D-38 replacement on CR 519 (Wantage Avenue) for $1,435,033.13

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is meeting to review and approve the minutes from February 21, 2024. The primary item of new business is the 2024 Preliminary Equalization.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2024 Preliminary Equalization

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda consists only of a cancellation notice and meeting materials, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex Agriculture Development Board is holding a meeting on March 18, 2024. The agenda lists only meeting materials and the agenda itself as documents, with no specific items or decisions described. This appears to be a procedural posting with no substantive agenda details provided.

• Meeting scheduled for 3-18-2024
• Agenda and meeting materials PDFs posted

Board of Elections

This meeting has no listed agenda items. The board will refer to meeting minutes for any business conducted.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will consider introducing three bond ordinances for 2024 capital improvements, including county-wide projects, community college facilities, and general capital equipment, with public hearings scheduled for March 27. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions covering contracts, equipment purchases, and emergency preparedness agreements, and will hold public comment sessions.

• Ordinance 24-01: $3,075,000 bond for various 2024 capital improvements
• Ordinance 24-02: $2,800,000 bond for Sussex County Community College capital improvements
• Ordinance 24-03: $7,244,214 appropriation for general capital improvements and equipment
• Resolution: $178,673 for heat pump system at Sussex County Main Branch Library
• Resolution: $116,182 for two 2024 Ford F-450 trucks for fleet management

Solid Waste Advisory Council

This is a notice for the Sussex Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting on March 12, 2024. The agenda text is procedural boilerplate, listing only linked PDF documents for the notice, agenda, and meeting materials, with no specific items described.

• Meeting notice posted for 3-12-2024
• Agenda PDF available
• Meeting materials PDF available

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 and no listed action items, proposals, or discussion topics.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board is meeting to review site plan and subdivision items from February 20. The board will address waiver resolutions for four entities and one new waiver request.

• Resolution 2024-01: Northway Automotive, Inc. (Sussex Borough)
• Resolution 2024-02: Seegull, LLC (Andover Township)
• Resolution 2024-03: E.G. Anderson, Inc. (Hopatcong Borough)
• Resolution 2024-04: Sussex Cultivation, LLC (Vernon Township)
• Waiver Request: Restoration Agriculture, LLC (Vernon Township)

Board of Elections

This is a regular meeting of the Sussex County Board of Elections. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and the agenda document itself, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to introduce the 2024 county budget on first reading, with a public hearing scheduled for March 27, 2024. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including consenting to a water quality plan amendment for Diamond Chip Logistics Park in Sparta, approving various appointments, and awarding contracts for mental health, emergency shelter, and transportation services. Additionally, the board will consider purchasing a new dump truck and other equipment funded by ARPA.

• Introduction of 2024 County Budget for first reading; public hearing set for March 27, 2024
• Consent to Sussex Water Quality Plan amendment for Diamond Chip Logistics Park (Block 12008, Lot 23, Sparta Township)
• Purchase of one 2023 Ford F-450 XL dump truck with plow and spreader for $103,414 from Nielsen Ford, funded by ARPA
• Award contracts: Center for Family Services ($70,551), Samaritan Inn ($72,000), Sussex County Skylands Ride ($50,699) for 2024
• Appointments to Planning Board, Board of School Estimate, and other county bodies for 2024

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections meeting has no agenda items listed, only reference to meeting minutes. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• No agenda items listed

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to review its agenda and a notice. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of meeting agenda
• Review of meeting notice

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 17, 2024. The agenda lists other business regarding the Township of Byram and the Township of Green.

• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Township of Byram
• Discussion regarding Township of Green

Development Review Committee

This meeting of the Development Review Committee is cancelled. The agenda consists only of a cancellation notice and meeting materials; no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Agriculture Development Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Sussex Agriculture Development Board with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and the agenda document itself, with no decisions or discussions specified.

• Meeting notice posted
• Agenda document available

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Regular meeting agenda
• Budget workshop agenda

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections meeting on February 13, 2024, has no listed agenda items. The only item directs readers to the meeting minutes for any business conducted.

• No agenda items listed; meeting is procedural only

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• February 13, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on February 8, 2024, via Zoom. The sole purpose is to enter executive session to discuss staff positions. Action may or may not be taken. The meeting is open to the public by telephone.

• Executive session to discuss staff positions in the office
• Meeting held via Zoom with public access by telephone

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct its annual reorganization, including the election of officers. The board will also consider waiver requests for four different entities across four municipalities.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Waiver Request for Northway Automotive, Inc. (Sussex Borough)
• Waiver Request for Seegull, LLC (Andover Township)
• Waiver Request for Sussex Cultivation, LLC (Vernon Township)
• Waiver Request for E.G. Anderson, Inc. (Hopatcong Borough)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Policy Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items.

• Meeting cancellation notice for February 1, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for March 7, 2024

Open Space Committee

The agenda contains only procedural items: approval of the agenda and review of meeting materials. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting on January 24, 2024, primarily to enter executive session to discuss staff positions. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss staff positions in the Board of Elections office

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including recognizing five Eagle Scouts, approving appointments, and adopting resolutions. Key actions include reallocating unspent ARPA funds to new projects, authorizing a natural gas main installation on county bridges, and introducing a resolution to cap the 2024 county budget increase at 3.5%.

• Reappoint John H. Finkeldie and Andrea Cocula to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority for five-year terms
• Authorize agreement with Elizabethtown Gas to install a natural gas main on Sussex County Bridge Q-05 and Q-27 in Sparta Township
• Reallocate ARPA funds for eligible projects (Round Five) and purchase fire/EMS equipment from Lifesavers, Inc. for $911.20
• Accept $118,785 VOCA grant for Sexual Assault Response Team/Forensic Nurse Examiner program
• Introduce resolution to cap 2024 county budget appropriation increase at 3.5%

Development Review Committee

This meeting of the Sussex, NJ Development Review Committee scheduled for January 22, 2024 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation will meet to conduct a regular session. The agenda includes a review of reassessments under other business.

• Reassessment Review

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agricultural Development Board meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to report.

• Meeting cancelled for January 16, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special teleconference meeting to enter executive session to discuss staff positions. No other business is on the agenda. Action may or may not be taken.

• Executive session to discuss staff positions

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee is scheduled with only agenda and meeting materials posted; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting materials include agenda and packet PDFs for January 11, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2024, to consider a consent agenda, resolutions, and contracts. Key items include participation in a state insurance fraud program, a cybersecurity grant, and several contract awards. The board will also make numerous appointments to advisory boards and committees.

• Approve participation in NJ Prosecutor Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program ($183,894)
• Accept FFY22 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant ($47,144)
• Purchase RedLegg Managed Security Services ($124,409)
• Award contract for bridge deck panels for Bridge H-05 ($106,460)
• Award contract for uniform supply and laundry services ($55,000)

Board of Elections

The meeting agenda lists no items for discussion or decision, only referencing meeting minutes.

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• January 9, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2024.

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners holds its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in a new commissioner and electing a director and deputy director. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting a $38.57 million temporary operating budget for 2024, along with resolutions setting meeting dates, holidays, and administrative policies. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Adoption of 2024 temporary operating budget of $38,570,649.79
• Adoption of 2024 temporary budgets for Library Fund ($1,836,027) and Social Services Fund ($1,714,514)
• Appointment of Jack DeGroot to a three-year term on the Board of County Commissioners
• Resolution granting the Commissioner Director veto power over county authorities
• Fees for public records copies: $0.05 per page (8.5x11 or smaller), $0.07 per page (larger), $1.00 per map