Andrew K. Bernath

The meeting agenda includes staff and monitoring updates from the CADB and SADC. Key discussion items involve the consideration of resolutions for Special Occasions Event Permits for Schaefer Farms and Silver Bit and Spur. New business includes an Agriculture Development Area amendment request and a farm appraisal discussion. Additionally, the board will conduct Right to Farm hearings for the Modica and Poleo Family Farm properties.

The committee meeting included updates on the Point-in-Time count training and street outreach assistance resources. There was a discussion regarding the upcoming CARE event and planned outreach efforts to the Police Association. Additionally, the committee discussed the logistics and planning for a sponsored Disability Expo.

The council discussed updates regarding the HSAC webpage and the formation of a nominations committee. Reports were provided on the Point-in-Time (PIT) count results for homelessness, transportation surveys, and legislative activities. Committees provided updates on by-laws, housing outreach, and the upcoming Disabilities Expo. Various agencies shared updates on grants for ADA accessibility and emergency preparedness, child care enrollment processes, youth workforce development programs and upcoming job fairs, mental health youth services statistics, veteran outreach efforts, educational session outcomes, and adult education program enrollment targets.

The committee reviewed correspondence regarding new vehicle acquisitions and discussed ongoing promotional efforts for the LINK survey and volunteer driver recruitment. Funding updates were provided concerning the FY2026 Section 5310 grant application and various NJ Transit fiscal allocations. Operational reports included an update on accident-free performance and the promotion of the upcoming ROADEO event. Additionally, the committee discussed the ongoing five-year update process for the Hunterdon County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan and outlined upcoming training and notification schedules for funding availability and ADA website developments.

The committee discussed goals for the Mental Health Board, focusing on community education, outreach, and updating the County Mental Health Plan. Updates were provided on agency contract renewals, the availability of state-wide resources for individuals with disabilities, and the release of a strategic plan for the direct care workforce. Discussions on drug trends highlighted the increase in polysubstance use, particularly involving Xylazine, Kratom, and inhalants, and the ongoing need for Narcan distribution. Additionally, admission and census statistics for the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital were reviewed.