Ronald C. Carroll

The committee held a public comment session to hear reports regarding municipal department performance and school community requests, including collaborative grant opportunities for a new walking track and upcoming wellness and planning events. The engineer provided status updates on several resurfacing and design projects. Department reports from the Clerk and Tax Assessor were accepted, and voucher payments were approved. Public hearings were held regarding ordinances to repeal and amend local rent control board regulations in order to align with new state statutes governing rent increases, variable criteria prohibitions, and vacancy decontrol. A resolution to renew the 2026 Oaks license was approved.

The meeting included reports on a state-mandated water pipe replacement project, potential natural gas expansion, and updates on various road resurfacing and infrastructure projects. The committee addressed rent control legislation inquiries from the public, authorized a church's request for field use, approved payment vouchers, and passed resolutions concerning field usage and a municipal authority appointment.

The meeting commenced with a moment of silence following the Salute to the Nation's Flag. Key discussions included the Mayor's report noting the upcoming Tree Lighting event. The Engineer's report detailed several NJDOT resurfacing projects, specifically the rescinding of an award for the 2024 Maple Avenue resurfacing due to a fatal flaw, work in progress for the 2025 Pennsylvania Avenue project, and the granting of an award for the 2026 13th Avenue resurfacing. Department reports accepted included the October 2025 Tax Collector report. New Business involved the passage of Resolution 100-2025 to rescind an award and award the Maple Avenue project to South State, and Resolution 99-2025 regarding a pending contractual agreement discussed in closed session.

The reorganization meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to a newly re-elected Committeeperson. Key actions involved the nomination and approval of the Mayor/Committee Chairperson for 2026 and the Deputy Mayor/Vice Committee Chairperson for 2026. Numerous resolutions were passed appointing professionals, including the Township Solicitor, Labor Attorney, Tax Solicitor, Auditor, and Insurance Agent. General business resolutions covered the Annual Schedule of Meetings, Holidays, Official Depositories, Temporary Budget, and Municipal Tax Sale. Appointments to various Township Boards and Commissions, including the Land Use Board and Rent Control Board, were also finalized. The Mayor's report highlighted planned road projects, improvements to the Community Center, and ongoing work regarding the mandated water pipe project.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. During the privilege of the floor segment, a resident inquired about establishing a registry for loose farm animals. The Engineer's Report detailed updates on several resurfacing projects, including the 2025 NJDOT Resurfacing of Pennsylvania Avenue and the 2024 NJDOT Resurfacing of Maple Avenue, both slated for Spring 2026. Department reports were accepted, including the December 2026 Annual Tax Collector Report. New business involved the approval of several resolutions concerning the use of fields, street closings for a Semi-Quincentennial event and a parade, a budget transfer, and the recognition month for the Board of Education. A vote on the 2026 Oaks License was postponed. A resident also raised concerns regarding code violations on a neighboring property.