Freehold public meetings in 2022
125 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lake Topanemus Commission
This meeting has no associated agenda; the public is directed to review the minutes instead. The agenda text contains only boilerplate contact information and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
- No agenda items listed
The Commission accepted the November 16, 2022 minutes and the December treasurer's report. Members discussed a fishing pier project and potential planting for lake bank restoration following a grant denial.
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 (All in favor)
- Approved treasurer's report and expenses as presented (All in favor)
Parks & Recreation
The commission held a voucher meeting via email. The only substantive action taken was the approval of vouchers.
- Approved vouchers (5-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding its regular December 20, 2022 meeting. Key actions include adopting the 2023 salary ordinance setting pay ranges for township employees, and an ordinance adopting the '3M Site' redevelopment plan. The committee will also appoint two new police officers, approve a consolidated bills list, and act on a consent agenda of resolutions covering grants, contracts, and other routine matters.
- Resolution R-22-310 appointing Bethany Feinstein and Christopher Vohrer as Police Officers
- Ordinance O-22-21 setting 2023 salaries (e.g., Police Officer $42,000-$145,000, Municipal Administrator $75,000-$265,000)
- Ordinance O-22-23 adopting the '3M Site' Redevelopment Plan and amending zoning
- Resolution R-22-313 authorizing grant application for NJDOT 2022 Safe Corridors Project
- Resolution R-22-317 awarding contract for 2023-2024 Recycling Services
The Township Committee approved the 3M Site Redevelopment Plan and the 2023 Salary Ordinance. The board also appointed two new police officers and approved a consolidated bills list exceeding $12 million.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-21 setting 2023 salaries and compensation (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-23 adopting the '3M Site' Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-24 amending manufactured/mobile home regulations (5-0)
- Appointed Bethany Feinstein and Christopher Vohrer as Police Officers (5-0)
- Approved Consolidated Bills List of $12,184,998.19 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including recycling services contract and two NJDOT grant applications (5-0)
- Approved wireless communication facility modification at 180 Siloam Road (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement with Countryside Developers, Inc. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the only available material is the minutes. The agenda text is procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.
The Commission approved a non-permanent winter vestibule for the Skillet Restaurant provided it matches the barn's grey and white colors. The board also reviewed ongoing historic site projects and the demolition of a non-landmarked home on Route 33.
- Approved temporary winter vestibule for Skillet Restaurant (conditional on grey and white color)
- Approved meeting minutes (Neil G., Todd C.)
- Signed off on Eagle Scout painting project for Georgia Rd. Schoolhouse outbuildings
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2022, to consider resolutions adopting the 3M Site Redevelopment Plan and an ordinance amending manufactured/mobile home regulations. The board will also hear several site plan and variance applications, including for Brielle Orthopedics, CentraState Healthcare, and a residential addition. Formal action may be taken on these items.
- Resolution for O-22-23: Adopting the 3M Site Redevelopment Plan on Willow Brook Rd. (Block 49, Lots 46.01 & 46.02, ~53.52 acres) to permit warehousing and other M-1 zone uses.
- Resolution for O-22-24: Amending Chapter 213 (Manufactured/Mobile Homes) to update spacing, land uses, and prohibit carports.
- Amended site plan SP# 770-2-22 (Brielle Orthopedics, 1043 West Main St.): propose double panel monument sign and two smaller façade signs.
- Amended site plan SP# 748-9-22 and variance VAR# 021-22 (CentraState Healthcare, 901 & 1001 West Main St.): replace rooftop HVAC, add connecting driveway, rebrand signage.
- Variance VAR# 015-22 (Scott Scherer, 147 Pleasant Knoll Way): request relief for 380 sq. ft. addition with setbacks, impervious coverage, and FAR variances.
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is meeting to approve October 2022 minutes and hear reports. The treasurer's report shows an ending balance of $86,616.41 after $2,264.63 in disbursements. The committee will also discuss the 2023 meeting calendar and various program updates. No presentations or new business are scheduled.
- Treasurer's report: ending balance $86,616.41, disbursements $2,264.63 for Spooktacular, Peer Leaders Lunch, Golf Deposit, Unity Day Luncheon
- Flavor of Freehold total: $2,120.00
- 6 Pillars of Character Program at Park Avenue School: $100.00
- 2023 meeting calendar schedule and venues to be discussed
- Next meeting set for January 11 at Freehold Township Municipal Building, Room 214
The Municipal Alliance approved the previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. The committee agreed upon the 2023 meeting calendar and voted to provide funding for a school program.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report with ending balance of $86,616.41
- Agreed upon 2023 Meeting Calendar
- Approved $100.00 award for Park Avenue School 6 Pillars of Character Program (unanimous)
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2023, at 7:30 PM. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation.
- December 12, 2022 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: January 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Planning Board
This agenda is a notice that the Freehold Township Planning Board's regular meetings scheduled for December 1 and December 8, 2022, have been cancelled. All items that were noticed for those dates will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on December 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. No substantive items are listed for discussion.
- Cancellation of December 1 and December 8, 2022 meetings
- Next meeting: December 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding a workshop meeting to consider a consent agenda of resolutions, including approving a consolidated bills list of $14,488,890.55, authorizing grant applications for alcoholism and drug abuse prevention, approving amusement games for I-Play America, and other administrative items. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Resolution R-22-302 approving consolidated bills list of $14,488,890.55
- Resolution R-22-303 authorizing application for Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse grant ($32,600 DEDR, $8,150 cash match, $24,450 in-kind)
- Resolution R-22-304 authorizing application for DMHAS grant funding of $11,106.16
- Resolution R-22-305 approving amusement games for I-Play America, L.L.C. at Block 70.10, Lot 2 on Schanck Road
- Resolution R-22-309 approving Verizon Wireless facility modification at 115 Dutch Lane Road
The Township Committee approved a consolidated bills list and a consent agenda including grant applications and facility modifications. The committee also approved minutes from November meetings. During public comment, the Mayor committed to posting signs and increasing police patrols to address deer hunting concerns on private property.
- Approved Consolidated Bills List of $14,488,890.55 (5-0)
- Approved grant applications for Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (5-0)
- Approved amusement games for I-Play America, L.L.C. for 2023 (5-0)
- Approved wireless communication facilities modification for Verizon Wireless at 115 Dutch Lane Road (5-0)
- Approved parking permit agreement with PSD Freehold LLC, Honda of Freehold (5-0)
- Approved amendment to 2022 Pavement Overlay Program contract (5-0)
- Approved cancellation of various grant receivable and appropriation reserve balances (5-0)
- Approved Workshop and Regular meeting minutes from November 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation
The commission held a voucher meeting via email. The only substantive action taken was the approval of vouchers.
- Approved vouchers (5-0)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board has cancelled its regular meetings scheduled for Thursday, December 1 and Thursday, December 8, 2022. All items noticed for those meetings will be carried to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- Cancellation of Planning Board meetings on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 2022
- Next regular meeting scheduled for Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at One Municipal Plaza
Parks & Recreation
The commission held a voucher meeting via email. The board voted to approve the vouchers.
- Approved vouchers (5-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on November 22, 2022, with several ordinances up for consideration, including the 2023 Salary Ordinance, an amendment to Chapter 150, the adoption of the '3M Site' Redevelopment Plan, and an amendment to the manufactured/mobile homes chapter. The consent agenda includes numerous shared services agreements and routine resolutions. Police promotions and a proclamation for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month are also on the agenda.
- O-22-21: 2023 Salary Ordinance setting pay ranges for police, CWA, and IUOE employees
- O-22-23: Adopting the '3M Site' Redevelopment Plan and amending zoning regulations
- R-22-263: Final payment for Michael J. Tighe Park Pavilion installation (Contract 22-7)
- R-22-290: Settlement of litigation among Jersey Central Power and Light, Centex Homes, and the Township
- Multiple shared services agreements for IT, health, water-sewer operations, and vehicle refueling
The Committee approved a consolidated bills list and a wide range of shared services agreements for IT, health, and utility services. Four ordinances, including the 2023 Salary Ordinance and the 3M Site Redevelopment Plan, were moved to public hearing. Three police officers were promoted to Sergeant.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $15,909,921.18 (4-0)
- Approved final payment for Michael J. Tighe Park Pavilion Installation (5-0)
- Moved 2023 Salary Ordinance to public hearing on Dec 20 (4-0)
- Moved 3M Site Redevelopment Plan to public hearing on Dec 20 (4-0)
- Moved ordinance amending Chapter 213 (Manufactured/Mobile Homes) to public hearing on Dec 20 (4-0)
- Moved ordinance amending Chapter 150, Section 150-59, Subsection C to public hearing on Dec 20 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 37 resolutions for shared services, contracts, and budget transfers (4-0)
- Promoted Patrol Officers John Catron, Jack Mandala, and Jimmy Santiago to Sergeant
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the only instruction is to review the minutes. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.
- No agenda items listed
The commission approved the previous meeting minutes and agreed to accept the return of the original Georgia Rd. Schoolhouse bell from the First Assembly of God Church. Members discussed various fundraising ideas for the Heritage Society and reviewed updates on local preservation sites.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Agreed to accept return of original Georgia Rd. Schoolhouse bell
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to pay bills. Under old business, the commission will discuss lake restoration and 2022 projects, including a fishing pier through participatory budgeting and restoration of lake banks. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Lake Restoration discussion
- Fishing Pier / Participatory Budget project
- Restoration of lake banks project
- Treasurer's Report / Payment of Bills
The Commission approved the treasurer's report and several operational expenses. Members provided updates on park maintenance, including the completion of bench painting and plans for a work project on November 19, 2022.
- Approved minutes from October 19, 2022
- Approved $759.14 in expenses for Port a Johns, secretarial costs, printing, and paint supplies
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2022, at 7:30pm. This notice contains no agenda items or decisions.
- Meeting cancelled for November 14, 2022
- Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022 at 7:30pm
Board of Health
This meeting has no associated agenda; the public is directed to review the minutes. The agenda text contains only the township letterhead and contact information, with no listed items for discussion or decision.
The Board of Health approved the meeting minutes from October 13, 2022, and passed a resolution regarding chickens at a specific address. The Board also reviewed a Needs Assessment Review related to the Strengthening Grant.
- Approved October 13, 2022 minutes
- Approved Resolution FT 22-02 for chickens at 2 Kennedy St.
Parks & Recreation
The commission held a voucher meeting via email on November 9, 2022. The only substantive action taken was the approval of vouchers.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is meeting to consider an ordinance that would allow police officers to be hired without a Civil Service exam, and to approve a change order and final payment for the Eltons Corner Force Main Replacement project. The agenda also includes several routine resolutions, such as approving bills, designating bus stops, and authorizing contracts.
- Ordinance O-22-20 amending police hiring qualifications to allow appointments without Civil Service exam, extending exemption to Dec 31, 2023
- Resolution R-22-251 authorizing Change Order No. 1 ($42,522.35) and final payment for Eltons Corner Force Main Replacement, total contract $310,904.35
- Resolution R-22-252 approving Consolidated Bills List of $17,867,106.97
- Resolution R-22-255 designating new NJ Transit bus stops on Trotter's Way at Winner's Circle Drive
- Resolution R-22-260 approving wireless facility modification for AT&T at 61 Stone Hill Road
The Township Committee adopted an ordinance amending police applicant qualifications and approved a consolidated bills list totaling $17,867,106.97. The committee also passed a consent agenda covering various contracts, budget transfers, and wireless facility applications.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-20 amending Police Department applicant qualifications (4-0)
- Approved Consolidated Bills List of $17,867,106.97 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-251 for Eltons Corner Force Main Replacement final payment (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R-22-253 through R-22-262 (4-0)
- Approved waiver of application fees for Bethel AME Church/Steel Community Development Corporation (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Subcommittee Assignments and Meeting Schedule (4-0)
- Appointed Stephen G. Downey as Alternate 1 to Historic Preservation Commission thru 12/31/22 (4-0)
- Approved Workshop and Regular Meeting minutes from October 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Shade Tree
The agenda for this Freehold Township meeting states that there is no associated agenda. The public is directed to review the meeting minutes instead.
The Shade Tree Commission approved the removal of several trees, including a heritage beech, at a residential property. The board also discussed replacement tree options for the Golden Meadows Development and noted budget shortfalls for right-of-way tree removal.
- Approved removal of 7 tulips, 1 black locust, and 1 heritage beech at 46 Hampton Drive
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Denied builder credit for street trees regarding Golden Meadows Development replacement requirements
Parks & Recreation
The Commission approved the October 26, 2022 bill list and appointed a new Vice-Chair. Staff provided recommendations regarding camp residency restrictions, 2023 fee increases, and background check processes.
- Approved all vouchers on the October 26, 2022 bill list (4-0-1)
- Selected Rob Nitti as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on October 25, 2022, to consider an ordinance that would allow temporary police officer appointments without a Civil Service exam and extend the exemption through 2023. The committee will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including approving a consolidated bills list of $4,672,735.60 and awarding several contracts for software, utilities supplies, and a fire sprinkler system conversion.
- Ordinance O-22-20 amending police hiring qualifications to allow temporary appointments without Civil Service exam, extending exemption to Dec 31, 2023
- Resolution R-22-241 approving consolidated bills list of $4,672,735.60
- Resolution R-22-242 awarding contract to Jungle Lasers, LLC for GEO3.0 software implementation ($2,500 in 2022, $44,000 in 2023)
- Resolution R-22-243 awarding contract to Raritan Pipe & Supply for underground utility supplies (up to $40,000)
- Resolution R-22-250 designating Lone Pine RE Urban Renewal, LLC as redeveloper for Lone Pine Landfill Site, 1091 Burke Road
The Committee approved a consolidated bills list and a consent agenda covering software, utility repairs, and redevelopment. An ordinance regarding police applicant qualifications was scheduled for a public hearing in November.
- Approved Consolidated Bills List for $4,672,735.60 (4-0-1)
- Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance O-22-20 regarding Police Department applicant qualifications for Nov 7, 2022 (4-0-1)
- Awarded contract for GEO3.0 Municipal Software Implementation and Maintenance (4-0-1)
- Awarded contract for Underground Utilities maintenance and repair supplies (4-0-1)
- Awarded contract for Utilities Department chemical equipment and supplies (4-0-1)
- Awarded contract for Public Works Building fire sprinkler system conversion (4-0-1)
- Approved use of competitive contracting for reassessment home and property inspections (4-0-1)
- Designated Lone Pine RE Urban Renewal, LLC as redeveloper for 1091 Burke Road (4-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Lake Topanemus Commission
This meeting agenda contains no listed items; the document states there is no agenda associated with this meeting and directs readers to review the minutes. The body is the Lake Topanemus Commission of Freehold Township, New Jersey.
- No agenda items listed
The commission approved $644 in regular expenses and a printing invoice, and accepted donations totaling $3,150 from Olde Freehold Day and individuals. No decisions were made on lake restoration or other old business items.
- Approved minutes from September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer's report and expenses: Port-a-Johns ($266), secretarial expense ($50), Paul Mark Printing invoice ($328) (unanimous)
- Accepted donations: Olde Freehold Day ($3,000), Jill Barba ($50), Mr. Civallo ($100)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, to consider several applications. The agenda includes a variance request for a garage addition, a site plan for a warehouse expansion, a gas station rebranding, and a subdivision extension. Formal action may be taken on these items.
- Variance application for 24' x 32' garage addition at 141 Stone Hill Road (VAR# 007-22)
- Site plan for 1,934 sq ft warehouse addition and 1,790 sq ft office at 400 Broadway (SP# 295-4-22)
- Gas station rebranding with sign variance at 60 Shanck Road (SP# 912-21, VAR# 030-21)
- 90-day extension request for subdivision approval at Jackson Mills Rd (SD# 902-21)
- Variance for swimming pool at 21 Green Springs Way (VAR# 011-22)
Board of Health
This meeting has no associated agenda. The only available information is the meeting notice, which directs readers to review the minutes. No specific items are listed for discussion or decision.
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation from the Stephanie Parze Foundation, and receive reports from the treasurer and various subcommittees. The treasurer's report shows no revenues or disbursements for September, with an ending balance of $88,881.04. The committee also discusses upcoming events, including the sold-out Flavor of Freehold and a National Drunk and Drugged Driving proclamation.
- Presentation by Ed Parze of the Stephanie Parze Foundation
- Treasurer's report: ending balance $88,881.04, no revenues or disbursements
- Flavor of Freehold sold out; volunteers needed for table
- National Drunk and Drugged Driving Proclamation on 11/22/22 at 8 PM
- No meeting in November; next meeting December 14th at High Focus Group
The Freehold Municipal Alliance Committee met on October 12, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the treasurer's report. Ed Parze presented the Stephanie Parze Foundation, proposing school presentations. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Approved meeting minutes (motion by Shutzer, seconded by Jordan)
- Approved treasurer's report ($88,881.04 balance)
Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting by email on October 12, 2022. The only substantive action was approving vouchers, with a unanimous vote of 6-0.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is meeting to consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 52 Siloam Road for $50,000 for open space or public purposes, and to act on several resolutions including approving a $13.8 million bills list, appointing a new municipal court public defender, and awarding contracts for leaf disposal and department apparel. The agenda also includes reports on two social affair permits and a presentation to Miss New Jersey Teen.
- Ordinance O-22-19: Purchase of Block 101, Lot 10 at 52 Siloam Road for $50,000
- Resolution R-22-232: Approving consolidated bills list of $13,811,657.31
- Resolution R-22-233: Appointing Sophia Shalaby, Esq. as Municipal Court Public Defender
- Resolution R-22-237: Awarding two-year leaf disposal contracts, estimated $243,000
- Resolution R-22-238: Rejecting all bids for Hampton Drive culvert replacement
The Township Committee approved a consolidated bills list totaling $13,811,657.31 and appointed Sophia Shalaby, Esq. as Municipal Court Public Defender. They also adopted an ordinance authorizing the purchase of property at 52 Siloam Road and approved several consent agenda items, including rejecting bids for the Hampton Drive Culvert Replacement. The meeting included a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and property acquisition matters.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-19 authorizing purchase of Block 101, Lot 10 at 52 Siloam Road (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-232 for consolidated bills list of $13,811,657.31 (5-0)
- Appointed Sophia Shalaby, Esq. as Municipal Court Public Defender via R-22-233 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including resolutions for historical preservation grant, tax cancellations, contract awards, and bid rejection for Hampton Drive Culvert Replacement (5-0)
- Appointed Meg Thorman and David Seme to Historic Preservation Commission as Class A and Class B members through 12/31/22
- Approved previous Regular Meeting Minutes of 9/20/2022 (5-0)
- Approved ABC Social Affair permits for VFW Post 4374 Bike Night and Silvermead Community Club Halloween Dance
- Adjourned to executive session for personnel, attorney-client privilege, and property acquisition discussions (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
This agenda announces that the Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at 7:30 PM. No other business is listed.
- October 10, 2022 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: November 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022, has been cancelled. All noticed items will be carried to the next regular meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.
- Regular meeting of October 6, 2022 cancelled
- All noticed items carried to October 20, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ
Shade Tree
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. The document directs reviewers to the meeting minutes.
The Shade Tree Commission denied an appeal to remove 50 trees for solar panels, requiring a licensed tree expert report. It also discussed heritage tree replacement for a development, deferring a decision. The commission postponed fall tree planting to spring 2023.
- Denied Josh Gold's appeal to remove 50 trees at 181 Robertsville Rd. for solar panels
- Deferred decision on Golden Meadows Development heritage tree replacement pending ordinance review
- Postponed fall 2022 tree planting to spring 2023
- Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes as written
Parks & Recreation
The Freehold Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting with a mostly routine agenda. They will discuss upcoming events (Halloween, Senior Social), set pricing for instructional, youth, and high school basketball, and review camp logistics, including a refrigerator and non-resident tiering. Also on the agenda are playgrounds at Stonehurst Park and BoP, and hockey rinks with Phil Campbell.
- Basketball pricing for instructional, youth, and high school programs
- Camp logistics, refrigerator, and 2nd tier non-residents
- Stonehurst Park/BoP playgrounds
- Hockey rinks discussion with Phil Campbell
- Halloween event on 10/26 and Senior Social on 10/21
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved up to $10,000 for a replacement refrigerator for the 2023 camp program, approved basketball pricing for instructional ($130) and youth/high school ($140) leagues, and confirmed the Halloween Trunk or Treat for October 26th. All votes passed with one abstention from Chair Linda Jaye Molee.
- Approved all vouchers on September 28 bill list (5-0-1 abstention)
- Approved up to $10K for replacement refrigerator for 2023 camp (5-0-1 abstention)
- Approved basketball pricing: instructional $130, youth/high school $140, late fee $165 (5-0-1 abstention)
- Confirmed Halloween Trunk or Treat for October 26th
- Noted Senior Center Halloween social on October 21st
- Heard resident concerns about hockey rink repairs and usage
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to pay bills. Under old business, they will discuss lake restoration and 2022 projects, including a fishing pier, restoration of lake banks, benches, and a fence. New business, commissioner reports, volunteer reports, guest reports, and public comments are also on the agenda.
- Discussion of lake restoration
- Fishing Pier / Participatory Budget project
- Restoration of lake banks
- Benches project
- Fence project
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of two properties for open space and consolidating $27,985,000 in bonds for general improvements. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as bills, contracts, and shared services agreements, as well as a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week.
- Ordinance O-22-18: Purchase of 55 Siloam Road and 120 Turkey Swamp Road Rear for $70,000
- Ordinance O-22-19: Purchase of 52 Siloam Road for $50,000
- Resolution R-22-217: Consolidation of $27,985,000 in bonds for general improvements
- Resolution R-22-225: Award contract for 2022-2023 Pavement Preservation Program
- Resolution R-22-227: Award contract for license plate recognition system for police
The Township Committee adopted two ordinances: one amending water service line installation rules (O-22-17) and another authorizing the purchase of two properties on Siloam Road and Turkey Swamp Road (O-22-18). A third ordinance for a property at 52 Siloam Road was tabled to the October 11 meeting. The committee also approved a consent agenda including bond consolidation, shared services agreements, and contracts for pavement preservation, traffic striping, and a license plate recognition system for police.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-17 amending water service line installation rules (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-18 authorizing purchase of Block 112, Lot 1 at 55 Siloam Road and Block 91, Lot 45 at 120 Turkey Swamp Road Rear (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance O-22-19 for 52 Siloam Road to October 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-22-215 accepting final payment on Jackson Mills Road water treatment plant contract (5-0)
- Approved consolidated bills list of $3,419,889.95 via Resolution R-22-216 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bond consolidation, shared services with Manalapan and Tinton Falls, and contracts for pavement preservation, traffic striping, and police license plate recognition system (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications, including a major site plan and use variance for a 3.74MW dual-use solar facility, a variance for a garage expansion, and a soil removal/fill application. Formal action may be taken on these items.
- Willow Brook Solar: 3.74MWdc dual-use solar + agriculture facility at 56 Willow Brook Rd (Block 72 Lot 82), seeking use variance in R-40 zone
- Chesterfield Holding, LLC: Major site plan (SP# 374-2-20), variance (VAR# 020-20), and soil removal/fill (SR-02-22) at 210 Harding Rd
- Amy Tetreault: Variance (VAR# 008-22) for 18-foot garage expansion to 878 sq ft at 247 Burlington Road
- Minutes approval for February 17, 2022 regular meeting
- Technical Review Committee recommendations and old/new business
Parks & Recreation
This agenda contains no specific items for the Parks & Recreation meeting. It states that there is no agenda associated with this meeting and directs readers to review the minutes. The document is purely procedural boilerplate.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on September 14, 2022. The only substantive action was approving vouchers, with a unanimous vote of 7-0. No other decisions or discussions were recorded.
- Approved vouchers (7-0)
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and hear committee updates. The committee will discuss upcoming events including Flavor of Freehold, Red Ribbon Week, and Kids Day America. No new business is listed on the agenda.
- Treasurer's report shows ending balance of $88,881.04
- Total revenues of $1,080.00 from Golf & Chocolate
- Total disbursements of $27,415.43 including audit adjustment of $6,575.00
- Flavor of Freehold event scheduled for 10/12/2022
- Kids Day America scheduled for 09/24/2022
The Freehold Municipal Alliance approved $500 each for the ROAR program at FIS, Barkalow, and Eisenhower schools. The treasurer's report was accepted, showing an ending balance of $88,881.04. The committee also discussed upcoming events including Flavor of Freehold and the Crop Hunger Walk.
- Approved $500 for ROAR program at Freehold Intermediate School
- Approved $500 for ROAR program at Barkalow School
- Approved $500 for ROAR program at Eisenhower School
- Approved minutes from previous meeting
- Approved treasurer's report with ending balance $88,881.04
Board of Health
The agenda for the Freehold Township Board of Health meeting on September 8, 2022, is not available; the notice directs readers to review the minutes instead. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific items listed.
The Board of Health adopted Ordinance BOH-2022-01 on second reading, amending Chapter 150 inspection fees, with all present members voting in favor. The board also approved the August 11, 2022 minutes and the activity report. No public comment was received.
- Adopted Ordinance BOH-2022-01 amending Chapter 150 inspection fees (5-0)
- Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved activity report including lead investigations in Freehold Borough (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is meeting to consider purchasing two properties for open space, applying for a county grant for a pedestrian trail bridge, and approving several routine resolutions including tax refunds, a contract award, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Ordinance O-22-18: Purchase of 55 Siloam Road and 120 Turkey Swamp Road Rear for $70,000
- Resolution R-22-205: Apply for $190,000 Monmouth County Open Space grant for pedestrian trail bridge at Michael J. Tighe Park
- Resolution R-22-210: Award contract to James R. Ientile, Inc. for Rose Court Headwall Replacement at $91,311
- Resolution R-22-211: Authorize contract for pump repairs at Gully Road, Joysan, and Robertsville Road pump stations for $89,432
- Resolution R-22-209: Approve affordability assistance loan repayment agreement for 2903 Kapalua Court
The Township Committee voted unanimously to adopt Resolution R-22-205, authorizing an application for a Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant for a pedestrian trail bridge connecting the Polo Club residential development to Michael J. Tighe Park. The project is estimated at $458,000, with the Township seeking $190,000 in grant funding. The Committee also approved several other resolutions, including a consolidated bills list of $13,580,376.47, and made appointments to the Planning Board and Youth Guidance Council.
- Approved Resolution R-22-205 authorizing grant application for pedestrian trail bridge connecting Polo Club to Michael J. Tighe Park (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-206 disbursing overpayment of taxes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-207 approving consolidated bills list of $13,580,376.47 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda resolutions R-22-208 through R-22-214 (5-0)
- Appointed Matthew R. Barbieri to the Planning Board (5-0)
- Appointed Kerry Farrace to the Youth Guidance Council (5-0)
- Moved Ordinance O-22-18 for public hearing on September 20, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes of 8/16/2022 (4-0-1, Walker abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2022, has been cancelled. All items that were noticed for this meeting will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building.
- Regular meeting cancelled
- All noticed items carried to September 15, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions, applications, and discussion items. Key items include a carried application for a 99-unit apartment addition at Chesterfield, and new variance requests for residential expansions. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including time extensions and a dismissal.
- Carried application: Chesterfield Holding, LLC seeks approval for two 3-story residential buildings (99 units) at 210 Harding Rd, with 30 affordable units.
- Soil removal/fill application (SR-02-22) by Chesterfield Holding, LLC for the same site.
- Variance request (VAR# 009-22) by Gallogly for a patio, pool, and spa at 7 Northfield Ct., exceeding impervious coverage limit (21.5% vs 14%).
- Variance request (VAR# 008-22) by Tetreault for an 18-foot garage expansion at 247 Burlington Road.
- Resolution to dismiss minor site plan application SP# 608-1-21 (Fernandez, 224 Jackson Mills Rd) without prejudice.
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to discuss old and new business. Key topics include lake restoration, the fishing pier participatory budget, restoration of lake banks, and benches.
- Lake Restoration
- Fishing Pier / Participatory Budget
- Restoration of lake banks
- Benches
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission met on August 17, 2022, and approved the July minutes with a correction to Porta John expenses, and accepted the treasurer's report. No major policy decisions were made; discussions included lake restoration updates, a fishing pier proposal, and a fence placement issue.
- Approved July 20, 2022 minutes with correction to Porta Johns expense from $366 to $266 (all in favor)
- Accepted treasurer's report and expenses as presented (all in favor)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding its regular meeting on August 16, 2022, with a full agenda of resolutions and one ordinance. Key items include a proposed ordinance to require replacement of lead service lines, approval of a $16.77 million consolidated bills list, and several contract awards and extensions. The meeting also includes proclamations and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Ordinance O-22-17 amending water service line rules to require lead pipe replacement with Type K copper tubing
- Resolution R-22-190 approving consolidated bills list of $16,770,698.49
- Resolution R-22-194 awarding $26,400 contract to Pine Barrens Golf Club LLC for Parks and Recreation golf outing
- Resolution R-22-195 extending water/sewer repair contract with Montana Construction Corp. for $362,381.40
- Resolution R-22-200 declaring 3M property (Block 49, Lots 46.01/46.02) as non-condemnation redevelopment area
The Township Committee approved a consolidated bills list totaling $16,770,698.49 and introduced an ordinance amending water service line installation rules. The committee also adopted a consent agenda including resolutions for tax cancellations, shared services agreements, contract extensions, liquor license renewals, and a non-condemnation redevelopment declaration for the 3M property. No public comments were made.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $16,770,698.49 (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance O-22-17 amending water service line rules for public hearing on September 20, 2022 (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda of 14 resolutions including shared services, contract extensions, liquor license renewals, and 3M property redevelopment declaration (4-0)
- Approved minutes from June 28, July 12, and July 26, 2022 meetings (4-0)
- Approved social affair permits for Silvermead Community Club and Freehold Township Independent Fire Company #1
- Presented proclamations honoring Margaret Jahn, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Health
This Board of Health meeting has no associated agenda; the only item is to review the minutes. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- No agenda items listed
The Freehold Township Board of Health approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-01, which amends Chapter 150 (Inspection Fees), with a unanimous vote. A second reading and public hearing are scheduled for September 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM. The board also approved the June 9, 2022 meeting minutes and the July activity report, which noted six animal bites in the township.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 on first reading (unanimous)
- Scheduled second reading and public hearing for September 8, 2022
- Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved July activity report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks & Recreation
This Parks & Recreation meeting has no associated agenda; the only available material is the meeting minutes. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no specific items to report.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on August 10, 2022. The only substantive action was approving the vouchers, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (unanimous)
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The main item is a review of an amended preliminary and final major site plan application (SP# 657-2-22) and variance application (VAR# 003-22) from Level 10 Development for a property at 101 Halls Mill Road. The applicant seeks to construct a 45,136 sq ft building (40,514 sq ft warehouse and 4,622 sq ft office) on an industrially zoned lot, with bulk variance relief for deficient side yard setbacks and landscaped buffer requirements. Formal action may be taken.
- Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan SP# 657-2-22
- Variance Application VAR# 003-22
- Level 10 Development, Block 49, Lot 1.01 – 101 Halls Mill Road
- Proposed 45,136 sq ft building (40,514 sq ft warehouse, 4,622 sq ft office)
- Bulk 'c' variance relief for side yard setbacks and landscaped buffer
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission reviewed the amended preliminary and final major site plan for Level 10 Development at 101 Halls Mill Road. The commission did not make any final decisions but issued comments and recommendations, including urging an updated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) due to regulatory changes since the 2003 approval. Other concerns included culvert inspection, potential water stagnation, monitoring wells, and lighting spillover. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.
- Reviewed SP# 657-2-22 and VAR# 005-22 for Level 10 Development (no vote recorded)
- Recommended updated EIS be prepared for 101 Halls Mill Road project
- Requested inspection/certification of culvert and driveway system
- Recommended inspection/testing of sanitary sewer spur
- Asked about potential water stagnation from 8-inch water line
- Requested confirmation of monitoring well purpose and contamination status
- Recommended Soil Management Plan if contamination encountered
- Asked about gentler stormwater basin slopes and lighting spillover
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two applications. The first is a variance request from Thomas and Tiffany Field to build a 1,014 sq ft covered outdoor living area at 131 Tree Top Circle, which would encroach 24.5 feet into the required 50-foot rear yard setback. The second is an amended preliminary and final site plan from RWJ Barnabas Health to convert the former Golden Corral building at 3520 Route 9 into a medical office, including façade and sign changes. The board will also discuss recommendations from the Technical Review Committee and other business.
- Variance application VAR #001-22: 1,014 sq ft outdoor living area addition at 131 Tree Top Circle, encroaching 24.5 ft into rear yard setback (50 ft required)
- Site plan SP# 747-3-22: RWJ Barnabas Health to convert former Golden Corral at 3520 Route 9 to medical office, with façade and sign improvements
- Proposed medical office would have 20 employees, operate weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am-7:00pm, with 90-95 patients per day
- Signage: two façade signs (85.5 sq ft and 57 sq ft) and a new pylon sign panel (98 sq ft) replacing existing Golden Corral sign
- Parking: existing 175 spaces exceed the calculated minimum of 57 spaces for the 11,257 sq ft building; applicant to discuss rationale
Parks & Recreation
This meeting has no associated agenda. The provided document only contains contact information and directs readers to review the minutes for details.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on July 27, 2022. The only substantive action was approving vouchers, with a unanimous vote. No other decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is holding a meeting on July 26, 2022. The agenda lists only a section for resolutions and ordinances, with the actual items contained in a separate PDF document. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.
- Resolutions and ordinances agenda section (details in attached PDF)
The Freehold Township Committee unanimously adopted four ordinances, including a public question on open space tax rate, a $3.1M capital improvements bond, a $1.36M water/sewer bond, and a reappropriation of bond proceeds. They also approved a $6.48M consolidated bills list and a consent agenda of 11 resolutions covering shared services, contracts, and tax matters. Public comments focused on road safety concerns on Siloam Road and Old Turkey Swamp Road, with the administrator outlining planned improvements.
- Adopted O-22-13 to put open space tax rate increase on public question (5-0)
- Adopted O-22-14 bond ordinance for $3,123,796.57 capital improvements (5-0)
- Adopted O-22-15 bond ordinance for $1,362,000 water/sewer improvements (5-0)
- Adopted O-22-16 reappropriating $1,597,003.43 bond proceeds (5-0)
- Approved R-22-178 consolidated bills list of $6,484,289.43 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with 11 resolutions including shared services and contracts (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda PDF and a reports/attachments PDF, so no specific decisions or discussions are identified.
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to discuss old and new business. Key topics include lake restoration, the fishing pier participatory budget, restoration of lake banks, and benches. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Lake Restoration
- Fishing Pier / Participatory Budget
- Restoration of lake banks
- Benches
The commission approved the treasurer's report and expenses, including a tent purchase, and accepted the June 2021 minutes. Updates were given on the lake restoration monitoring period, a fishing pier proposal, and a bench donation. A work day was scheduled for July 30, 2022.
- Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 (all in favor)
- Approved treasurer's report and expenses including $50 secretarial fee, $366 to Poor Johns, and $127.93 tent purchase (all in favor)
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. The document is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussion items listed.
- No agenda items provided
The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission met on July 18, 2022, and approved the minutes from the May meeting. The commission discussed collaborations with other commissions, school outreach, and upcoming Heritage Society events, but took no substantive votes or formal decisions.
- Approved minutes from May meeting (motion by Cookie, seconded by Meg)
Parks & Recreation
This Parks & Recreation meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. As such, no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.
- No agenda items provided
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on July 13, 2022, and approved the vouchers unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Township Committee meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with resolutions and ordinances referenced in an attached document. No specific decisions or discussion items are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda adoption
- Resolutions and ordinances (details in attached document)
The Freehold Township Committee held a workshop meeting on July 12, 2022, approving the consolidated bills list of $10,014,077.59 and a consent agenda of 12 resolutions covering grants, contracts, and other routine matters. The committee also entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, and approved previous meeting minutes with some abstentions.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $10,014,077.59 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including grant application for Hunt Road Improvement Project (5-0)
- Approved resolution cancelling taxes (5-0)
- Approved contract for special legal services (5-0)
- Approved participation in Sourcewell Co-Op for HVAC services with Carrier Corporation (5-0)
- Approved contract for distribution system supplies with Core and Main LP (5-0)
- Approved contract for sports equipment with S&S Worldwide, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved wireless facility modification applications for Verizon at two locations (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for July 11, 2022 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2022 at 7:30pm.
- July 11, 2022 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting August 8, 2022 at 7:30pm
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022, has been cancelled. All noticed items will be carried to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. This notice is procedural only; no decisions or discussions are scheduled for the cancelled date.
- Regular meeting cancelled for July 7, 2022
- All noticed items carried to July 21, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza
Township Committee
This is a regular Township Committee meeting agenda. The only listed item is the consideration of resolutions and ordinances, but the specific details are contained in a separate PDF document not provided here. The agenda itself is procedural and does not include any substantive items.
- Resolutions and ordinances (details in TCRESORD062822.PDF)
The Township Committee adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a $14.25 million bond ordinance for acquiring property at 429 Ely Harmony Road and adopting the Lone Pine Landfill Redevelopment Plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0). Public comments raised concerns about speeding on Waterworks Road and the Chesterfield affordable housing development, but no formal action was taken on these issues.
- Adopted bond ordinance O-22-9 for $14,250,000 property acquisition at 429 Ely Harmony Road (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance O-22-10 adopting Lone Pine Landfill Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance O-22-11 authorizing purchase of Block 102, Lots 52-58, 63, 64 on Ely-Harmony Road (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance O-22-12 replacing flood damage prevention chapter with new floodplain management regulations (5-0)
- Moved ordinances O-22-13 through O-22-16 to public hearing on July 26, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved consolidated bills list of $1,998,546.19 (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda resolutions R-22-154 through R-22-164 (5-0)
- Cancelled unfunded capital appropriation balances for completed projects (R-22-151) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation
The Freehold Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items like pledges, roll call, and vouchers. They will receive updates on the splash pad, Field 11, summer camp, and the Challenger Program, and will hold a public forum.
- Splash Pad update
- Field 11 update
- Camp update
- Challenger Program update
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved a salary increase from the Trust account, with one abstention. They also approved all vouchers from the March 23, 2022 bill list. Alan Goldstein is retiring as Director of the Challenger program, with Lloyd Frisher taking over.
- Approved all vouchers from March 23, 2022 bill list (7-0-1)
- Approved salary increase from Trust account (7-0-1)
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. The document is purely procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.
The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission met on June 20, 2022, and reviewed correspondence including a letter from NJSHPO denying a CLG grant for a National Register nomination for the Georgia Road School. The commission discussed upcoming events, including Freehold Township Day, and provided updates on the Heritage Society and the Historic Resource Report. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes and adjourning.
- Approved May meeting minutes (motion by Cookie, second by Kevin)
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Cookie, second by Michael)
Planning Board
This is a procedural Planning Board agenda with no substantive items listed. The only documents are the agenda itself and a reports attachment, so no decisions or discussions are specified.
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Commission meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
The commission approved the treasurer's report and expenses, including secretarial fees and porta john rental. They discussed a request to purchase a weed harvester, a park reservation for the Stephanie Parze Foundation Color Run, and a DEP grant for bulkheading. No final decisions were made on these items.
- Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 (all in favor)
- Approved treasurer's report and expenses totaling $377.54 for April and $266.00 for May (all in favor)
- Discussed weed harvester purchase request (no action)
- Discussed park reservation for Stephanie Parze Foundation Color Run (no action)
- Discussed DEP grant for bulkheading (no action)
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is meeting to approve May minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and review the recent golf outing's finances. The committee will also discuss upcoming events including Freehold Township Day and the Max Challenge Day of Giving.
- Treasurer's report: ending balance $115,216.47
- Golf outing profit $24,161.80, down $3,749.29 from 2021
- Freehold Township Day scheduled for 07/09/2022
- Max Challenge Day of Giving donation $4,000.00
- Next meeting set for September 14 at CentraState Awareness Center
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee met on June 15, 2022, and approved the minutes and treasurer's report. The treasurer's report showed an ending balance of $115,216.47. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and updates.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report showing ending balance of $115,216.47
Township Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision.
The Township Committee voted unanimously to introduce three ordinances for public hearing, including a $14.25M bond ordinance to acquire the Baldachino property (429 Ely Harmony Road) for open space, an ordinance adopting the Lone Pine Landfill Redevelopment Plan, and an ordinance authorizing purchase of multiple lots on Ely-Harmony Road. The committee also approved a $10.3M consolidated bills list and a change order for the Henderson Barn Restoration contract. All votes were 4-0 with Committeeman Ammiano absent.
- Introduced bond ordinance O-22-9 for $14.25M property acquisition at 429 Ely Harmony Road (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance O-22-10 adopting Lone Pine Landfill Redevelopment Plan (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance O-22-11 authorizing purchase of Block 102 lots on Ely-Harmony Road (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance O-22-12 repealing flood damage prevention chapter and adopting floodplain management regulations (4-0)
- Approved resolution R-22-127 for Henderson Barn Restoration change order and final payment (4-0)
- Approved consolidated bills list of $10,312,088.86 (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including 2022 pavement overlay contract and liquor license renewals (4-0)
- Approved minutes from 4/26/2022 and 5/10/2022 meetings (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2022, at 7:30pm.
Board of Health
There is no agenda associated with this Board of Health meeting. The record directs attendees to review the minutes instead.
The Freehold Township Board of Health approved the draft of a fee ordinance amendment for the Health Department, previously discussed. They also approved the May 12, 2022 minutes and the activity reports. COVID activity was reported as low, with minor outbreaks in long-term care facilities and no hospitalizations. The board discussed the lead ordinance requiring Lead Safe Approval Certificates for properties sold or leased in Freehold Borough.
- Approved May 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved activity reports
- Approved draft of fee ordinance amendment for Health Department
Parks & Recreation
The provided document states that there is no agenda associated with this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on June 8, 2022. The only substantive action was approving the vouchers, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (5-0)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022, has been cancelled. All items that were noticed for that meeting will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. This notice is procedural only; no decisions or discussions are scheduled for the cancelled date.
- Regular meeting of June 2, 2022 cancelled
- All noticed items carried to June 16, 2022 meeting
- Next meeting: Thursday, June 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, One Municipal Plaza
Shade Tree
This meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.
The commission approved the removal of a heritage tree at 783 Colts Neck Road without a fine, after inspection showed the tree was not dead but had anthracnose. The homeowners agreed to plant a replacement tree further up on the property. The commission also accepted a heritage tree appraisal report for the Willowbrook Solar project and discussed several other tree-related matters.
- Approved minutes of May 4, 2022 as written
- Approved heritage tree appraisal report for Willowbrook Solar project (unanimous)
- Allowed removal of heritage tree at 783 Colts Neck Road without fine, with replacement planting
- Discussed fall 2022 tree planting for street tree replacements and DPMA replacements
- Discussed enforcement of Shade Tree Ordinance – no progress
- Agreed that requests for removal of over 3 trees should be brought before the Commission
Parks & Recreation
There is no agenda associated with this Parks & Recreation meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on May 25, 2022. The only substantive action was approving the vouchers, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific resolutions, ordinances, or topics for discussion.
The Township Committee adopted two ordinances: O-22-7 increasing construction permit fees and O-22-8 updating various administrative and departmental sections, including changes to the authority for removing the Director of Public Works. Both were approved unanimously by the three members present. The committee also approved resolutions for a water treatment plant contract change order, a consolidated bills list of $3,608,029.98, and a consent agenda of routine resolutions.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-7 increasing construction permit fees (3-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-8 updating administrative and departmental ordinances (3-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-114 for Jackson Mills Road Water Treatment Plant change order and final payment (3-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-115 for consolidated bills list of $3,608,029.98 (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda resolutions R-22-116 through R-22-126 (3-0)
- Appointed John Krok, Michael Celano, and Shaun Reilly to Street Name Review Committee (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications, including a variance request from South Gate Manor for amplified sound at outdoor ceremonies and a capital project review for a new restroom facility at Michael J. Tighe Park. The board will also vote on resolutions for a soil removal/fill application and a general development plan, and will review minutes from a prior meeting.
- Variance application VAR# 030-21 by LVVJ Corp./South Gate Manor for amplified sound during outdoor celebratory ritualistic ceremonies at 260 South Street
- Capital project SP# 626-2-22: Township to demolish and replace bathroom/concession stand at Michael J. Tighe Park, 134 Jackson Mills Rd., with a 1,500 sq ft facility and site improvements
- Resolution SR-01-22: Soil removal/fill application by 183 Three Brooks Holding, LLC for Block 72.06, Lot 1 at 183 Three Brooks Rd.
- General Development Plan application SP# 911-21 by M&M Main Street LLC for Block 70.05, Lot 17 at Route 9 & West Main St.
- Minutes approval for December 3, 2020 regular meeting
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to pay bills. Under old business, the commission will discuss lake restoration and 2022 projects, including a fishing pier, a trail, restoration of lake banks, and benches, which are tied to participatory budgeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with reports and public comments scheduled.
- Discussion of lake restoration
- Fishing pier project via participatory budget
- Trail project via participatory budget
- Restoration of lake banks
- Benches project
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, which are referenced for review. The agenda text is purely procedural boilerplate with no actionable items.
- No agenda items listed
The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the Hall's Mill/Richmond Mill site, noting county approval is needed since the ruins are on county property. David volunteered to write a narrative, and Joe will contact John Fabiano at MCHC. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.
- Approved April meeting minutes
- Discussed Hall's Mill/Richmond Mill site; David to produce narrative
- Joe to speak to John Fabiano at MCHC
- Todd to contact Monmouth County Archives
- Preparing for fall grant season discussed
- Heritage Society reported $470 profit from Weekend in Old Monmouth
- Tea on May 15 raised $1360
- Henderson Park Barn project completed
Board of Health
This meeting has no associated agenda; the only item is to review the minutes. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.
The Freehold Township Board of Health approved the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and the township activity reports. They discussed COVID updates, noting that home tests are not reportable and hospitalizations/deaths are not currently rising. A contract proposal for the Health Department to serve Tinton Falls was discussed but no decision was made.
- Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved Freehold Township Activity Reports
Municipal Alliance
The committee met to review the April 2022 treasurer's report and discuss upcoming initiatives. Updates included a submitted grant for the PreVenture Program and preparations for the Max Challenge - Day of Giving.
- April ending balance reported at $90,471.44
- April revenues totaling $22,360.00 from Golf and Chocolate
- April disbursements of $564.00 for Golf Brochures
- Submission of DMHAS grant with the PreVenture Program
- Discussion regarding Golf Outing Sponsorships
The Freehold Municipal Alliance approved a $300 expenditure for a student ice cream truck gathering on June 2, 2022, to promote positive peer interactions. The treasurer's report was approved, showing an ending balance of $90,471.44. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine reports and announcements.
- Approved $300 for student ice cream truck party (all approved)
- Approved treasurer's report showing ending balance $90,471.44
- Approved minutes of previous meeting
Parks & Recreation
This Parks & Recreation meeting has no associated agenda. The only available information is the meeting header, and the public is directed to review the minutes for details.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on May 11, 2022. The only action taken was the approval of vouchers, which passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The meeting will consider resolutions and ordinances, but the details are contained in an attached PDF document.
- Agenda and resolutions/ordinances documents attached for review
The Freehold Township Committee held a workshop meeting on May 10, 2022, approving the consolidated bills list of $10,653,741.20 and moving two ordinances to public hearings on May 24. The committee also adopted a consent agenda of nine resolutions covering items like a bankruptcy tax payment plan, a contract for the Tighe Park Pavilion, and wireless facility modifications. The meeting began with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for personnel, attorney-client, and property acquisition matters.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $10,653,741.20 (5-0)
- Moved ordinance O-22-7 (construction code fees) to public hearing May 24 (5-0)
- Moved ordinance O-22-8 (administration and various code sections) to public hearing May 24 (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda resolutions R-22-105 through R-22-113 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 3/29/2022 and 4/12/2022 meetings (5-0)
- Unanimously voted to enter executive session for personnel, legal, and property matters
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for May 9, 2022 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2022 at 7:30pm.
- May 9, 2022 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting June 13, 2022 at 7:30pm
Shade Tree
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for information regarding past proceedings.
The Shade Tree Commission reviewed a homeowner's request to remove a large London Plane Sycamore at 783 Colts Neck Road, but deferred a decision until members can inspect the tree's health on site. The commission also discussed plans for fall 2022 tree plantings, removal of at-risk trees, and reviewed two development proposals, but took no final votes on these items.
- Approved April 6, 2022 meeting minutes as written
- Deferred decision on tree removal permit for 783 Colts Neck Road pending site inspection
- Discussed removal of three at-risk trees in right-of-way (including Ash on Schanck and Stillwells) but took no action
- Reviewed commercial site behind Freehold Collision on Rt. 9 North; no formal action
- Reviewed Holland Ridge Development (15-acre, 11 lots) with heritage tree concerns; no formal action
Township Committee
This agenda lists only the meeting date and a single item for resolutions and ordinances, with no details provided. The attached documents are not included in the text, so no specific actions or topics are described. This appears to be a procedural placeholder rather than a substantive agenda.
- Resolutions and ordinances item listed without specifics
The Township Committee adopted the amended 2022 municipal budget after a public hearing with no comments. The committee also approved a consolidated bills list of $1,703,006.56 and a consent agenda of 13 resolutions covering appointments, contracts, and permits. A resident's request for stop signs on Waterworks Road was referred for a traffic study.
- Adopted amended 2022 municipal budget (R-22-66A) (4-0)
- Approved consolidated bills list of $1,703,006.56 (R-22-90) (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including reappointment of Township Clerk and various contracts (R-22-91 to R-22-103) (4-0)
- Referred stop sign request on Waterworks Road for traffic study
- Appointed Jason Levy to Environmental Commission
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Planning Board meeting on April 21, 2022. The agenda lists only the agenda item and reports/attachments, with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings detailed. The meeting appears to be routine, with substantive items deferred to the attached documents.
- Agenda adoption
- Reports and attachments review
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to pay bills. Under old business, the commission will discuss lake restoration and specific 2022 projects, including downed trees, a fishing pier, a trail, restoration of lake banks, benches, and the Robertsville Road parking area, as well as pavilion rentals. The agenda is largely a working session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.
- Discussion of lake restoration
- 2022 projects: downed trees, fishing pier, trail, lake bank restoration, benches, Robertsville Road parking area
- Pavilion rental discussion
- Treasurer's report and payment of bills
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; only minutes are available for review. The body is not deciding or discussing any listed items.
Municipal Alliance
The committee reviewed the March 2022 treasurer's report, noting an ending balance of $67,358.44. The meeting included updates on a DMHAS grant for $11,106.16 and a change to the June meeting date.
- March 2022 ending balance of $67,358.44
- $11,106.16 DMHAS grant update
- June meeting rescheduled to June 15th
- Presentation by Heather Ward from Wellsprings Center for Prevention
The Freehold Municipal Alliance approved sponsoring the Downtown Freehold Movie Night and approved the treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $67,358.44. The committee also reviewed a $11,106.16 grant from the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services and discussed upcoming events including the Golf Outing and Fall Crop Walk.
- Approved sponsoring Downtown Freehold Movie Night (all in favor)
- Approved treasurer's report with ending balance $67,358.44
- Approved minutes of previous meeting
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Township Committee meeting. The only listed item is the consideration of resolutions and ordinances, with the specific details contained in a separate PDF document. No specific actions or topics are described in the agenda text itself.
- Consideration of resolutions and ordinances (details in attached PDF)
The Township Committee adopted two ordinances: one to exceed municipal budget appropriations limits and establish a cap bank, and the 2022 Salary Ordinance. Both were approved unanimously. The committee also approved a consolidated bills list of $10,653,741.20 and several consent agenda resolutions, including tax cancellations and a contract award. Public comments raised ongoing complaints about a catering hall's non-compliance with a 2005 Planning Board resolution, but no action was taken.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-5 to exceed budget appropriations limits and establish cap bank (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-6, the 2022 Salary Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-83, Consolidated Bills List of $10,653,741.20 (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda resolutions R-22-84 through R-22-87 (5-0, Mayor abstained on R-22-85)
- Appointed Planning Board members: Apryl Kurtz, Jason Levy, Michael Pucci, Christopher Marion, John Krok
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting on April 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Formal action may be taken. The agenda includes review of two applications: a site plan for a warehouse addition and a subdivision for residential lots.
- SP# 295-4-22: Water Tech Corp, 400 Broadway, 1,934 sq ft addition to existing 41,202 sq ft warehouse, with site improvements
- SP# 295-4-22: Bi-furcated use variance (Var# 004-21) for distribution of swimming pools and spa vacuums, not permitted in LTW-40 zone
- SD# 904-22: A&B Associates LLC, 227 Monmouth Rd, subdivision of 15.72 acres into 11 residential lots and 1 open space/basin lot
- All proposed lots conform to R-40 zoning requirements
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission met on April 11, 2022, and reviewed two applications: a major subdivision (SD# 904-22) and a major site plan (SP# 295-4-22). No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the commission only provided comments and concerns on each project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
- Reviewed preliminary & final major subdivision SD# 904-22 (A&B Associates LLC, 227 Monmouth Road) — comments only, no vote
- Reviewed preliminary & final major site plan SP# 295-4-22 (Water Tech Corp., 400 Broadway) — comments only, no vote
- No objection to applicant's waiver request from an EIS for SD# 904-22
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and reports. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented in the text.
The Planning Board denied an interpretation request (VAR#029-21) from South Gate Manor to allow amplified sound during outdoor ceremonies, voting 7-0. The related variance application (VAR#030-21) to modify the prior approval was carried to the April 21, 2022 meeting. The Board also approved several other applications, including a new fire company garage, a minor subdivision, and a major site plan for a Route 9 property.
- Denied interpretation to allow amplified sound on South Gate Manor patio (7-0)
- Carried variance application to modify prior approval to April 21, 2022 meeting
- Approved positive resolution for East Freehold Fire Company 3-bay garage (all in favor)
- Approved positive resolution for Bernstein-Broder minor subdivision and variance (all in favor)
- Approved positive resolution for 3435 Route 9 facade and site improvements (all in favor)
- Approved motion to have Thomas Planning assist in redevelopment determination for 3M property (all in favor)
Shade Tree
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. Residents are directed to review the minutes for information regarding past proceedings.
The Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission approved the March 2, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed spring and fall tree plantings, including replacements on Stillwells Corner Road and at the arboretum. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; most business involved planning and coordination for upcoming Arbor Day events and maintenance priorities.
- Approved March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (Bill first, Mark second)
- Scheduled walkthrough of Stillwells Corner Road for dead tree removal (Thom and Bill, 4/7)
- Kurt to count dead trees in arboretum for removal and replacement
- Chose Forest Pansy Red Bud tree for Marshall W. Errickson Elementary School Arbor Day planting
- Accepted Pantano Nursery donation of Dawn Redwood tree for Durand Park arboretum
- Noted Love Lane property paid $2,664 fine for unauthorized pine tree removal
Township Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural headings and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive details regarding resolutions or ordinances were included in the text.
The Township Committee adopted Ordinance O-22-4 amending land use and zoning regulations, and introduced the 2022 municipal budget along with related resolutions. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including a consolidated bills list of $6,965,212.38. Public comments addressed local concerns, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-4 amending land use and zoning regulations (5-0)
- Introduced 2022 Municipal Budget via Resolution R-22-66 (5-0)
- Approved emergency temporary appropriations pending state approval (R-22-67) (5-0)
- Approved consolidated bills list of $6,965,212.38 (R-22-68) (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda resolutions R-22-69 through R-22-82 (5-0)
- Approved resolution acknowledging Planning Board report on Ordinance O-22-4 (R-22-64) (5-0)
- Set public hearings for ordinances O-22-5 (cap bank) and O-22-6 (salary) for April 12, 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Township Committee
The Township Committee is reviewing the 2022 municipal budget of $45,398,217, a 5.5% increase from 2021. The tax rate is proposed to decrease by 2.0 cents to 31.6 cents per $100 of assessed value, though the average homeowner will see higher taxes due to rising assessments. The budget includes federal COVID relief funds, increased debt service, and notable investments in police vehicles and infrastructure.
- 2022 municipal budget totals $45,398,217, up 5.5% from 2021
- Tax rate decreases 2.0 cents to 31.6 cents per $100 assessed value
- American Rescue Plan funding of $1.1 million allocated in 2022
- Police vehicle investment of $200,000
- Debt service increases by $608,000 for bond principal payments
Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation body will discuss updates regarding camp/CIT salaries and Senior Center membership and programs. The meeting also includes discussions on park crew maintenance for fields and bathrooms.
- Camp/CIT update and salaries
- Senior Center membership and programs
- Park Crew field and bathroom requests
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved all vouchers on the March 23, 2022 bill list, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission discussed requesting a proposal on camp salaries and modifying the monthly calendar to a quarterly newsletter, but took no action on these items.
- Approved all vouchers on March 23, 2022 bill list (6-0-1, Molee abstained)
Historic Preservation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. Therefore, no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
The Historic Preservation Commission agreed to pursue historic data for the Hall's Mill site, adjacent to CR 524 and Halls Mill Road, accessible only through Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home. The Commission also discussed grant opportunities for Henderson Park, noted the demolition of 413 Broadway as uninhabitable, and rescheduled the Heritage Society's yard sale/bake sale/car show to April 30-May 1. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Agreed to pursue historic data for Hall's Mill site
- Noted demolition of 413 Broadway as uninhabitable and dangerous
- Rescheduled yard sale/bake sale/car show to April 30-May 1
- Approved minutes from February meeting
Planning Board
The regular meeting of the Freehold Township Planning Board scheduled for March 17, 2022, has been cancelled. All items previously on the agenda will be carried to the next scheduled meeting on April 7, 2022.
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to review minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report, and to pay bills. Under old business, they will discuss lake restoration, 2022 projects including downed trees, a fishing pier, a trail, and restoration of lake banks, plus pavilion rentals and the Robertsville Road parking area. The agenda is largely a standard business meeting with no final decisions listed.
- Lake Restoration
- Projects for 2022: Downed Trees, Fishing Pier (Participatory Budget), Trail (Participatory Budget), Restoration of lake banks
- Rental of Pavilion
- Robertsville Road parking area
The commission approved $356.56 in building supplies for a fence on Robertsville Road and accepted the treasurer's report showing a balance of $5,419.80. They also accepted minutes from the previous meeting and noted donations, including $500 from the Freehold Running Club. Several park projects were discussed, including lake restoration monitoring, a fishing pier proposal, and a bench painting day scheduled for April 2nd.
- Approved $356.56 for fence building supplies on Robertsville Road (all in favor)
- Accepted treasurer's report with balance of $5,419.80 (all in favor)
- Accepted minutes from February 16, 2021 (all in favor)
- Discussed fishing pier proposal and new cost estimate
- Scheduled bench painting day for April 2nd at 9:00 am
- Discussed creating a park rental application for the pavilion
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting to review two development applications. They will discuss a General Development Plan for a mixed-use center with commercial space and 660 residential units, and a warehouse proposal requiring variance relief. Formal action may be taken on these items.
- SP# 911-21: M&M Main Street LLC proposes 63,828 sq ft commercial/retail, 660 residential units (90 single-family, 256 townhomes, 274 apartments, 40 mixed-use) at Route 9 & West Main St.
- SP# 338-1-21 / VAR# 022-21: Halls Mill Property Owner LLC proposes 130,000 sq ft warehouse at 569 Halls Mill Rd, seeking variances for setbacks, building coverage, and floor area ratio.
- Review #2 with applicant's engineer for the General Development Plan.
- Review #2 of applicant engineer's response letter for the warehouse variance application.
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission reviewed two projects at its March 4, 2022 meeting. It accepted the developer's responses to earlier concerns for the M&M Main Street LLC general development plan, which will return for further review as phases are scheduled. It also expressed satisfaction with responses to its comments on the Halls Mill Property Owner LLC subdivision and variance application, offering no further comments. No formal votes were recorded; the commission's actions were advisory.
- Reviewed M&M Main Street LLC GDP SP# 911-21; concerns addressed, further review at each phase
- Reviewed Halls Mill Property Owner LLC subdivision SP# 338-1-21 and variance VAR# 022-21; no further comments
Board of Health
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item is a note directing readers to review the minutes. The Board of Health is not deciding or discussing any listed items.
The Freehold Township Board of Health approved changes to various permit and inspection fees, including pool, septic, and food licensing, which had not been updated in about ten years. The board also discussed adding a new fee for body art facilities, but no formal action was taken on that item. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comment.
- Approved updated permit and inspection fees (motion by Apolito, seconded by Chudkowski, carried)
- Approved February 10, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Porth, seconded by Allen, carried)
Municipal Alliance
The committee met to review the February 2022 treasurer's report and discuss upcoming community initiatives. The meeting included updates on fundraising efforts, law enforcement, and scheduled speakers for behavioral healthcare and health connections.
- February ending balance of $62,763.44
- Total February disbursements of $10,110.37 for golf, school speakers, and self care program
- Upcoming March chocolate fundraiser
- April Alcohol Awareness Month planning
- Scheduled presentations by Kenneth Pecoraro and Carly Trill
The Freehold Municipal Alliance Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report, which showed an ending balance of $62,763.44. The committee discussed upcoming events, including the annual chocolate fundraiser and Alcohol Awareness Month in April. Guest speakers from Neighborhood Connections to Health and CPC Behavioral Healthcare presented their community programs.
- Approved meeting minutes (motion by Annette Jordon, seconded by Sharon Shutzer)
- Approved treasurer's report showing ending balance of $62,763.44 (motion by Sharon Shutzer, seconded by Lester Preston)
Parks & Recreation
This meeting has no associated agenda; the agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. Therefore, no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on March 9, 2022. The only substantive action was approving vouchers, moved by John Cerrato and seconded by Robert Nitti, with all six members voting yes.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)
Township Committee
The Freehold Township Committee is meeting to consider resolutions and ordinances, as listed in the attached document. The agenda contains no other substantive items, so the meeting appears limited to these actions.
- Review of resolutions and ordinances
The Freehold Township Committee held a workshop meeting on March 8, 2022, and approved the consolidated bills list totaling $12,559,181.84. They also approved the previous meeting minutes, a social affair permit for the Freehold Area Running Club, and a consent agenda including contracts for motor vehicle repair services, an amendment to a police off-duty employment contract, and a wireless facility modification application. The committee also appointed Linda Lopes as an Alternate 2 member for the Environmental Commission.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $12,559,181.84 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of 2/8/2022 workshop and executive meeting (5-0)
- Approved social affair permit for Freehold Area Running Club at Michael J. Tighe Park (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda: motor vehicle repair services contract, Jobs4Blue amendment, AT&T wireless facility modification (5-0)
- Appointed Linda Lopes as Alternate 2 member for Environmental Commission
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
This Planning Board agenda contains only the agenda document and a reports/attachments packet, with no specific action items, public hearings, or resolutions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or preliminary, with substantive items deferred to the attached reports.
- Agenda document (PBAGENDA030322.PDF)
- Reports and attachments packet (PBREPORTS030322.PDF)
Shade Tree
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. The document directs the public to review the minutes.
The commission discussed the Willow Brook Solar Project, noting removal of some heritage black cherry trees and recommending changes to tree types along fence lines. They also discussed inspections, including a severely decayed Norway Maple at 160 Kings Mountain recommended for removal, and noted a possible unpermitted removal at 152 Wemrock Road. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.
- Approved February 2, 2022 meeting minutes without changes
- Discussed Willow Brook Solar Project tree removals and planting recommendations
- Recommended removal of severely decayed Norway Maple at 160 Kings Mountain (owner to apply)
- Noted possible unpermitted tree removal at 152 Wemrock Road
- Planned fall 2022 planting of 50 trees with Facebook campaign
- Planned Arbor Day event April 29-30 with Erickson School
- Requested more specific monthly reports
- Accepted resignation of Greg Hanley effective February 15, 2022
Parks & Recreation
This meeting has no associated agenda. The provided text is only a cover page with contact information, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on February 23, 2022. The only substantive action was approving the vouchers, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were made.
- Approved vouchers (unanimous)
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Township Committee meeting. The only listed item is a reference to resolutions and ordinances, with no specific details provided in the agenda text.
- Resolutions and ordinances to be considered
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted to form a three-person committee to revise the Historic Resource Report, originally dated 1989, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2022. Michael, David, and Todd volunteered, with Michael handling photography and Joe requesting an introductory letter from the Township. The Commission also approved minutes from the January meeting and discussed upcoming Heritage Society events, including a yard sale on April 16 and a Garden Tea on May 15.
- Approved minutes from the January meeting
- Formed a three-person committee to revise the Historic Resource Report by June 30, 2022
- Volunteered Michael to photograph listings, David and Todd to serve on the committee
- Joe will arrange photo IDs for the Commission
- Discussed Heritage Society events: yard sale/bake sale/car show on April 16, Weekend at Old Monmouth on April 30-May 1, Garden Tea on May 15
- Noted Heritage Society received IRS 509(a)2 foundation status
- Discussed cemetery cleanup, with Kevin coordinating
- Reported CLG grant for Georgia Road National Register was completed and submitted
Planning Board
This is the agenda for the Freehold, NJ Planning Board meeting on February 17, 2022. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a section for reports and attachments, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive matters detailed in the provided text.
- No specific action items listed
- Agenda document referenced (PBAGENDA021722.PDF)
- Reports and attachments referenced (PBREPORTS021722.PDF)
The Planning Board approved the preliminary major and final site plan application (SP# 413-1-20) and D variance (VAR# 015-20) for TFS Freehold, LLC at 179 South Street, allowing unpermitted uses including warehouse storage, wholesale business, car wash, and repair shop. The board also carried two resolutions (SD#677-1-21 and SR-03-21) for Three Brooks Freehold, LLC to the March 3, 2022 meeting, and carried a minor subdivision application (SD# 902-21) for Bernstein-Broder Properties to April 7, 2022. A soil removal/fill application (SR# 04-21) for RDM Group, LLC was memorialized.
- Approved preliminary major and final site plan with D variance for TFS Freehold, LLC (SP# 413-1-20, VAR# 015-20) at 179 South Street.
- Carried memorialization of resolutions SD#677-1-21 and SR-03-21 for Three Brooks Freehold, LLC to March 3, 2022.
- Memorialized soil removal/fill application SR# 04-21 for RDM Group, LLC at 550 Halls Mill Road.
- Carried public hearing for minor subdivision SD# 902-21 (Bernstein-Broder Properties) to April 7, 2022 with no renotice.
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, correspondence, and the treasurer's report. They will discuss old business such as lake restoration, 2021 projects like downed trees and a fishing pier, plus pavilion rentals and port-a-johns. New business and reports from commissioners, volunteers, and guests are also on the agenda.
- Lake restoration discussion
- 2021 projects: downed trees, fishing pier (participatory budget)
- Pavilion rental update
- Port-a-johns update
- Treasurer's report and payment of bills
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission approved a motion to purchase lumber and supplies not to exceed $500 for the Robertsville Road entrance parking area. They also accepted the January minutes and treasurer's report, including expenses totaling $639.68. Updates were given on lake restoration, a March 19 cleanup, and a proposed pavilion rental application.
- Approved purchase of lumber and supplies not to exceed $500 for Robertsville Road entrance parking area.
- Accepted minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting.
- Approved treasurer's report and expenses totaling $639.68, including secretarial services, United Site Services, Poor Johns deposit, and fuel.
- Scheduled a major cleanup for March 19, 9:00am-1:00pm, with volunteers to be sought.
- Discussed but did not finalize a proposed pavilion rental application; commissioners will continue updating it.
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Environmental Commission will review two new site plan and variance applications. The items include a proposed warehouse at 569 Halls Mill Rd and a ground-mount solar facility at 56 Willow Brook Rd.
- Warehouse proposal for Halls Mill Property Owner, LLC at 569 Halls Mill Rd
- 130,000 s.f. warehouse site plan and variance application
- Solar facility proposal for Willow Brook Solar at 56 Willow Brook Rd
- Ground-mount solar facility variance application in the R-40 Zone
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission met on February 14, 2022, and reviewed two applications. For the Halls Mill Property Owner LLC project (SP# 338-1-21, VAR# 022-21), the commission had questions from a prior review; the applicant's representative discussed the project and will provide a written response to the commission's concerns. For the Willow Brook Solar project (SP# 913-21, VAR# 032-21), the commission had no comments or concerns. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.
- Reviewed Halls Mill Property Owner LLC subdivision and variance application; deferred action pending written response to commission's 12/24/21 report.
- Reviewed Willow Brook Solar subdivision and variance application; no comments or concerns raised.
Board of Health
There is no agenda associated with this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information regarding past actions.
Parks & Recreation
There is no agenda associated with this Parks & Recreation meeting. The record directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is meeting to approve January 2022 minutes and hear reports from the treasurer, chairman, and coordinator. The committee will discuss a March chocolate fundraiser, a presentation by CPC Behavioral Healthcare, and an increase in FY23 grant funds to $32,600. Committee reports cover community outreach, fundraising, law enforcement, and youth programs.
- Treasurer's report: ending balance $72,673.81, down from $73,404.35 opening balance
- FY23 grant funds increased by $6,300 for a total of $32,600
- Chocolate fundraiser planned for March
- Ken Pecoraro of CPC Behavioral Healthcare to present at March meeting
- Next meeting set for March 9 at Freehold Township Board of Education Building
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee met on February 9, 2022, and approved a $1,000 contribution to Neighborhood Connection's mental health program. The committee also approved the meeting minutes and treasurer's report, and discussed upcoming events including a chocolate fundraiser and golf outing.
- Approved $1,000 contribution to Neighborhood Connection mental health program (all in agreement)
- Approved meeting minutes (motion by Shutzer, second by Carella)
- Approved treasurer's report (motion by Jordan, second by Shutzer)
Township Committee
The agenda for the February 8, 2022, meeting lists only the standard agenda and a section for resolutions and ordinances. No specific policy details, dollar amounts, or project names are provided in the text. The specific content of the resolutions and ordinances is contained in the attached PDF documents.
- Review of Resolutions and Ordinances
The Freehold Township Committee held a workshop meeting on February 8, 2022, approving several resolutions including a $15,843,285 consolidated bills list, final payment for police shooting range improvements, and a consent agenda covering tax overpayments, police off-duty coordination, well maintenance, record storage, and mosquito control. The committee also appointed David L. Novak as an alternate to the Shade Tree Committee. The meeting included a moment of silence for Kyle Mullen, a Navy SEAL candidate from Manalapan who passed away during training.
- Approved R-22-42: Final payment for Police Shooting Range Facility Improvements (5-0)
- Approved R-22-43: Consolidated Bills List of $15,843,285 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda R-22-44 through R-22-48 (5-0)
- Appointed David L. Novak as Alternate 2 to the Shade Tree Committee (5-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes with abstentions from Ammiano and Cook
- Approved ABC Social Affair Permit for Silvermead Community Club St. Patrick's Dance (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to swear in members, elect officers, adopt rules, and appoint professionals for 2022. A regular planning board meeting will follow immediately. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive land-use decisions listed.
- Oaths of office for members including Mayor Maureen Fasano and Richard Gatto
- Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for 2022
- Adoption of Rules and Regulations (amended 1/17/19)
- Resolution designating Roger J McLaughlin as Planning Board Attorney
- Designation of official newspapers: Asbury Park Press and The New Transcript
The Freehold Township Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Richard Gatto as Chairman, Robert Kash as Vice Chairman, and Robert Shortmeyer as Secretary for 2022. The board also adopted its rules, 2022 meeting schedule, and appointed professional consultants, including Roger McLaughlin as Board Attorney and Timothy P. White as Engineer. All votes were unanimous among the ten members present.
- Elected Richard Gatto as Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Robert Kash as Vice Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Robert Shortmeyer as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted Rules, Regulations and Procedures as amended Jan 17, 2019 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2022 meeting schedule and set 2023 reorganization for Jan 19, 2023 (unanimous)
- Appointed Roger McLaughlin, Esq. as Board Attorney for 2022 (unanimous)
- Appointed Phillips Preiss, Grygiel, Leheny & Hughes as Planning Consultant for 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
Planning Board
This Planning Board agenda contains only the agenda document and a reports and attachments file. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or pending further documentation.
The Freehold Township Planning Board approved a preliminary and final major subdivision for The Brooks at Freehold, creating 63 residential lots and 2 open-space lots on a 22.36-acre parcel at 161 Three Brooks Road, along with a soil removal application to export 8,256 cubic yards. The board also approved a soil removal/fill application for RDM Group at 550 Halls Mill Road to import 38,145 cubic yards of fill. Both approvals were made with positive resolutions, and the board noted the applicant will comply with professional reports and conditions.
- Approved preliminary and final major subdivision SD# 677-1-21 for The Brooks at Freehold (65 lots)
- Approved soil removal application SR# 03-21 for Three Brooks Freehold, LLC (export 8,256 cubic yards)
- Approved soil removal/fill application SR# 04-21 for RDM Group, LLC (import 38,145 cubic yards)
- Approved minutes from October 1, 2020 and November 5, 2020 meetings
Shade Tree
This meeting has no associated agenda; the document directs readers to review the minutes instead. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific items for public decision or discussion.
The Freehold Township Shade Tree Commission approved three tree removal requests, including conditional approvals for Joe You and John G. Hosenburg, and a denial-turned-approval for Nelson Mercado. The commission also discussed spring planting plans, enforcement of ordinances, and other administrative matters.
- Approved removal of dead Pin Oak at 34 Stonehurst Blvd for Joe You (conditional on replacement)
- Approved removal of 7 heritage trees at 160 Kings Mountain Rd for Nelson Mercado
- Approved removal of 3 Silver Maples, 2 Norway Maples, 1 Mulberry, 1 Blue Spruce at 1 Walling Rd for John G. Hosenburg (conditional on street tree replacement)
- Approved inclusion of white pines in Hosenburg's removal approval, despite not being on original application
- Approved minutes of Dec. 1, 2021 meeting
- Elected Thom Ritchie as Chair, Bill Brash as Vice Chair, Stacey Ehling as Secretary
Parks & Recreation
The Freehold Parks and Recreation board is meeting to handle routine business and set pricing for youth programs, including basketball, camps, and sports camps. They will also consider fees for outside organizations using Green Acres land and for field and picnic permits. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Youth, High School Basketball program discussion
- Trust salaries approval
- Camp/CIT pricing, bussing, salaries
- Sports camps/program pricing, including Next Basket Wins
- Outside Organization Green Acres Fee and Field Use/Picnic Permit fees
The commission elected Linda Jaye Molee as 2022 Chair and Ray Santiago as Vice-Chair, and approved the 2022 summer camp pricing schedule with tiered rates for residents and non-residents. It also approved the January 26 bill list and kept outside organization fees (Soccer $13,800, Little League $7,750, Football $4,500) at 2021 levels. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Elected Linda Jaye Molee as 2022 Chair (8 yes, 1 abstain)
- Elected Ray Santiago as 2022 Vice-Chair (8 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved all vouchers on January 26, 2022 bill list (8 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved 2022 camp pricing, e.g., resident regular day $1,010 by 3/31, $1,200 by 5/11, $1,365 by 6/4 (8 yes, 1 abstain)
- Kept outside organization fees at 2021 rates: Soccer $13,800, Little League $7,750, Football $4,500
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Township Committee meeting. The only listed item is a reference to resolutions and ordinances, with no specific details provided in the agenda text.
- Resolutions and ordinances (specific items not listed in agenda text)
The Freehold Township Committee adopted two ordinances: one amending police qualifications to allow hiring entry-level officers outside the civil service list, and another authorizing the purchase of Block 72, Lot 89.01 at 117 Three Brooks Road. The committee also approved several resolutions, including a $13,046,484.90 consolidated bills list, and made appointments to the Street Name Review and Shade Tree committees. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Committeeman Cook absent.
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-1 amending police qualifications (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-22-2 authorizing purchase of 117 Three Brooks Road (4-0)
- Approved Resolution R-22-31 approving consolidated bills list of $13,046,484.90 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda resolutions including tax assessor reappointment and labor agreements (4-0)
- Reappointed Jason Levy to Street Name Review Committee (4-0)
- Appointed Mark Taylor as Alternate 1 to Shade Tree Committee (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Freehold Township Planning Board's reorganization and regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022, has been cancelled. All items on the agenda will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting, which will be held on February 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. This notice is purely procedural; no decisions or discussions are scheduled for the cancelled date.
- January 20, 2022 Planning Board meeting cancelled
- All noticed items carried to February 3, 2022 meeting
- Reorganization and first regular meeting of 2022 set for Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at One Municipal Plaza
Lake Topanemus Commission
The Lake Topanemus Park Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items including roll call, minutes review, reorganization, correspondence, treasurer's report, and payment of bills. Under old business, the commission will discuss lake restoration, 2021 projects such as downed trees and a fishing pier via participatory budget, and pavilion rental. New business, commissioner reports, volunteer reports, guest reports, and public comments are also on the agenda.
- Lake Restoration discussion
- 2021 projects: Downed Trees
- Fishing Pier / Participatory Budget
- Rental of Pavilion
- Treasurer's Report / Payment of Bills
The commission reorganized for 2022, re-electing Roger Kane as chairman and appointing Bob Higley as vice chairman, Joe Luongo as treasurer, and Lisa Tiedemann as secretary. It approved the treasurer's report showing a balance of $6,004.31 and expenses of $431.36. No major projects were decided; the fishing pier proposal and port-a-john rentals are still pending.
- Re-elected Roger Kane as chairman (all in favor)
- Elected Bob Higley as vice chairman (all in favor)
- Elected Joe Luongo as treasurer (all in favor)
- Elected Lisa Tiedemann as secretary (all in favor)
- Approved December 2021 minutes (all in favor)
- Approved treasurer's report and $431.36 in expenses (all in favor)
Historic Preservation
The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission reorganized, unanimously re-electing Joe Luongo as Chair and Cheryl Polverino as Vice-Chair. Members discussed the Henderson Barn restoration, a fire at 260 Burlington Road, and grant opportunities, but took no formal votes on these items. The commission also reviewed the Heritage Society's 2022 calendar and approved repair proposals for the Oakley property.
- Re-elected Joe Luongo as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Cheryl Polverino as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
- Approved December meeting minutes
- Approved Oakley woodshed roof repair for $2,850
- Approved Oakley fascia repair for $250
- Approved Oakley gazebo repair for $1,900
- Approved Georgia Road porch stairway riser repair for $1,400
- Approved Georgia Road porch sealing for $800
Board of Health
This Board of Health meeting has no associated agenda. The provided text only includes the township letterhead and contact information, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
- No agenda items listed
The Freehold Township Board of Health held its reorganization meeting, electing officers for 2022 and adopting Resolution FT BH 22-01 to set the meeting schedule and official newspaper. The board also approved the October 14, 2021 minutes. Health Officer Margaret Jahn reported a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, with test result wait times of 4-5 days, and noted the department's vaccine clinics have had good turnout.
- Approved October 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Elected Robin Lemesevski as Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Dr. Fabio Apolito as Vice-Chairperson for 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Eileen Allen as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution FT BH 22-01 establishing 2022 meeting schedule and official newspaper (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Municipal Alliance
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of December 2021 minutes, a treasurer's report showing an ending balance of $73,404.35 with no revenues or disbursements, and reports from the chairman, coordinator, and subcommittees. The committee will also set its 2022 meeting calendar and venues, and administer oaths of office to new members, including the township police representative.
- Treasurer's report: ending balance $73,404.35, no revenues or disbursements in December 2021
- Oaths of office for George Baumann, Kristin Clyne, Mary Cozzolino, Margaret Jahn, Lester A. Preston Jr., and Jay Robinson
- Chief Baumann joins as Township Police Representative
- 2022 meeting calendar and venues to be discussed
- Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2022 at Freehold Borough Municipal Building
The Freehold Borough/Township Municipal Alliance met on January 12, 2022, and approved funding for the Tim Shoemaker programs. The committee also approved the meeting minutes and treasurer's report, and noted the appointment of Chief Baumann as the new Township Police member.
- Approved $4,645 for Tim Shoemaker programs (all in favor)
- Approved meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report with ending balance $73,404.35
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The Township Committee is meeting to consider resolutions and ordinances, but the specific contents are contained in a separate document not provided here.
- Agenda and resolutions/ordinances documents referenced but not included in the provided text
The Freehold Township Committee held a workshop meeting on January 11, 2022, where they approved the consolidated bills list of $1,438,993.19, moved two ordinances to public hearing, and adopted several consent agenda resolutions. They also renewed three licenses and entered executive session for legal and personnel matters. All votes were unanimous with Committeeman Ammiano absent.
- Approved consolidated bills list of $1,438,993.19 (4-0)
- Moved ordinance O-22-1 amending police qualifications to public hearing on Jan 25 (4-0)
- Moved ordinance O-22-2 authorizing purchase of 117 Three Brooks Road to public hearing on Jan 25 (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda resolutions R-22-22 through R-22-28 (4-0)
- Renewed Island Carousel, AMC Theater, and Pine Cone Resort licenses (4-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0, Mayor abstained on 5/15/2021 minutes)
- Entered executive session for attorney-client and personnel matters (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The main item is a preliminary and final major subdivision application (SD# 339-1-21) and variance application (VAR# 031-21) by Hearn, LLC for Block 31, Lot 23 at 237 Dutch Lane Rd. The applicant proposes to subdivide the existing lot into four lots, each with a single-family home, and seeks variance relief for deficient minimum lot width and lot depth. Formal action may be taken on this application.
- Subdivision application SD# 339-1-21 to divide Block 31, Lot 23 into 4 lots
- Variance application VAR# 031-21 for deficient minimum lot width and lot depth
- Applicant: Hearn, LLC
- Location: 237 Dutch Lane Rd, Freehold, NJ
The Freehold Township Environmental Commission approved the 2022 meeting schedule and reviewed a preliminary and final major subdivision application (SD# 339-1-21) with variance (VAR# 031-21) by HEARN, LLC for Block 31, Lot 23 at 237 Dutch Lane Road. The commission raised concerns about stormwater maintenance responsibilities, monitoring, penalties, homeowner training, and the township's potential maintenance of recharge basins. No formal decision was made on the application; it was only reviewed.
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Reviewed HEARN, LLC subdivision application SD# 339-1-21 and variance VAR# 031-21
Township Committee
This is a procedural agenda for the Freehold Township Committee meeting on January 7, 2022. The only listed item is the consideration of resolutions and ordinances, with no specific details provided in the agenda text.
- Consideration of resolutions and ordinances
The Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Committeeman Cook and Ammiano, and unanimously electing Maureen Fasano as Mayor and Alan Walker as Deputy Mayor for 2022. The committee approved a series of resolutions reappointing officials, authorizing professional services contracts, and adopting the temporary budget. Numerous appointments to boards and commissions were made for the year.
- Elected Maureen Fasano as Mayor for 2022 (unanimous)
- Elected Alan Walker as Deputy Mayor for 2022 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jeffrey C. Elsasser as Township Treasurer (R-22-1, unanimous)
- Reappointed Anthony J. Vecchio as Municipal Court Prosecutor (R-22-2, unanimous)
- Authorized 2022 professional services contracts (R-22-6, unanimous)
- Adopted temporary budget for 2022 (R-22-12, unanimous)
- Set salaries per 2022 salary ordinance (R-22-14, unanimous)
- Established 2022 meeting dates (R-22-20, unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation
The agenda for this Parks and Recreation meeting is not provided; only the minutes are referenced. The meeting appears to be procedural with no listed items for public discussion or decision.
The Parks & Recreation Commission held a voucher meeting via email on January 5, 2022. The only substantive action was approving vouchers, moved by Chris Novella and seconded by Robert Nitti. All six members present voted yes.
- Approved vouchers (6-0)