Kristen Manning

The committee discussed several municipal matters, including the adoption of an ordinance amending the handling of dogs and the introduction of an ordinance regarding zoning permits. Several resolutions were adopted, including the establishment of a study commission to review the Open Public Records Act and agreements for shared services with the county concerning speed bumps and various projects. A trailer permit was approved, and bills were authorized for payment. Reports were provided on drainage projects, the senior center status, clerical operations, and code enforcement. The committee also received public comments regarding proposed speed bumps, traffic concerns, and zoning ordinances.

The committee advanced first readings for ordinances regarding mobile food vendors and campgrounds, while tabling ordinances related to fire companies and municipal funding requests. A resolution for a cooperative pricing agreement was approved, and the renewal of a mobile home trailer was deferred. The meeting included financial reporting, review of OEM activities, and updates on public works projects such as road maintenance and waste management. Additionally, the committee discussed future plans for residential house numbering and regulatory considerations for recreational marijuana.

The committee held a budget worksession to discuss the 2021 Municipal Budget, specifically reviewing salaries, appropriations, and capital improvements. Public comments were addressed regarding generator maintenance service, the processes for capital improvements, zoning salaries, municipal cell phone expenditures, and funding allocations for the Office of Emergency Management, including a decision to restore funding for COVID-related supplies.

The Washington Township Committee adopted Ordinance No. 2020-1, which allows the municipality to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits. The ordinance authorizes an increase of the final appropriations by 3.5%, establishing a cap bank for the 2020 calendar year to promote public health, safety, and welfare. The document outlines the specific financial adjustments and the requirement to file a certified copy of the adopted ordinance with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

The Township Committee held a meeting to discuss various municipal matters. Key agenda items included the first and second readings of ordinances regarding budget appropriation limits and performance guarantees, and the review and approval of several resolutions authorizing agreements for energy services, tax map revisions, and escrow refunds. The Committee addressed campground renewals and approved a parade permit with conditions regarding timely applications and required state permits. Additionally, the Committee discussed budget hearing postponements, received departmental reports from the Engineer, Solicitor, CFO, and Clerk, and reviewed committee member projects. Public comments touched on property markers, road conditions, and requests for documents. Finally, the Committee held an executive session regarding personnel matters and accepted a resignation.