Stephen Benner

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the consideration of Formal Minutes from previous dates in January 2026. Communications addressed an appointment requiring advice and consent, a resolution petitioning a State of Emergency for the Clarksville Road Corridor, a Youth Detention Daily Population List, and an update on the Community Investment Initiative Report. Resolutions authorized contract execution for prenatal and postpartum support services with The Children's Home Society of New Jersey, rescinded previous resolutions regarding food security pilot grant programs with Arm in Arm, Inc., Homefront, Inc., and Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, and amended a contract with Morris County for juvenile detention. Other actions included executing grant applications for senior/disability transportation services and rural health transformation, renewing the County Environmental Health Act Program grant, exercising an option to extend a contract for an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center, executing agreements for consultant services, amending grant awards for Public Safety Answering Point upgrades, authorizing contracts for covert surveillance equipment, securing funding for the Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program and the Mental Health Diversion Project, authorizing maintenance for security systems, executing agreements for property purchases and leases with Rider University, authorizing an Open Space Tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026, and authorizing grant applications for historic site management. Finally, an ordinance introduction concerned the guaranty of project notes/revenue bonds for the Princeton National Rowing Association Project.

The agenda for the meeting included the Planning Board Reorganization to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, a period for Public Comment, consideration of Old Business, and New Business. New Business specifically focused on West Windsor's 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (2025-2035). The meeting also addressed land development items, including a Site Plan for a two-story residential dwelling on Elm Ridge Road in the Township of Hopewell, and a combined Subdivision & Site Plan for proposed stacked townhomes in the Township of Robbinsville near Route 33 and Robbinsville-Edinburg Road, which also involves subdividing the existing Rite Aid property.

The meeting agenda included roll call, invocation, and compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law regarding public notice. Key discussions under Communications involved appointments requiring advice and consent, and results from recent bid/RFP processes for specified weeks in January 2026. The Resolutions section covered numerous authorizations, including competitive contracting for advertising/marketing services, ballot printing, residential support services, and small business outreach. Authorizations also included executing contracts for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator services, amending a grant contract for aging services, authorizing payments for urgent repairs (vacuum pump replacement at the Correction Center) and liability insurance, executing agreements for actuarial and claims administration services for the Insurance Fund Commission, and approving amendments to library book purchasing contracts. Further resolutions involved approving payments for end-of-life security systems for the Courthouse, purchasing specialized metering equipment, amending a contract for expungement services, executing grant applications for Prosecutor's Office programs (JAG and Wellness/Resiliency grants), accepting a vehicle donation, submitting a playground design application, and executing contracts for real estate appraisal services. The Board also authorized agreements for GIS software renewal, construction management services for a generator, professional auditing services, auctioneer services for surplus property, and consulting services for airport equipment acquisition. Lease agreements were authorized with Allegiant Air, LLC, and options were exercised to extend janitorial service contracts for the Criminal Courthouse and Prosecutor's Office, as well as a contract for janitorial and paper supplies. A partial bid award for specialized printing services and an award for on-call guideraill services were noted. Reappointments were approved for various County Boards (Agricultural Development, Mental Health, Planning Board) and one appointment was made to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. Finally, the Board recognized February 2026 as American Heart Month and commemorated February as Black History Month. The meeting concluded with the introduction and adoption process for an Ordinance codifying a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) service area, which included a public hearing.

The meeting agenda included a statement of adequate notice pursuant to the Sunshine Law, and a roll call for attendance. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to the Planning Board Reorganization, covering the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, appointment of Counsel and Secretary, and Chairman's appointments to several boards and committees. The schedule for the 2026 and January 2027 Planning Board meetings was proposed for approval. The 'New Business' section involved several land development applications requiring review and potential action, including a Site Plan for a car wash in Hamilton Township, and multiple subdivision applications in Robbinsville Township and a combined Trenton/Lawrence property for industrial use. The Klockner Road Apartments subdivision in Hamilton Township, seeking minor subdivision approval for phase development, was also reviewed.

The meeting agenda included communications such as thanks for supporting the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act, and submission of minutes and bid/RFP results from prior weeks. Key resolutions involved authorizing payments for immediate required repairs to the diesel fire pump system at the Mercer County Correction Center and for on-site dental services there. Furthermore, the Board was set to authorize several competitive contract executions or extensions for youth prevention programming, case management services in various municipalities (Hightstown/East Windsor, Lawrenceville, Hamilton), violence prevention services, preschool and summer camp programs, supportive services for homeless individuals, and a Community Peer Navigator service. Additional resolutions included authorizing agreements for the Teen Arts Festival Coordinator, executing a shared services agreement for a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) support specialist, executing lease agreements for Senior Citizen Congregate Meal Program sites, purchasing a Pierce Fire Apparatus Incident Support Vehicle, and rescinding a previous award for a minivan purchase. The Board was also slated to authorize agreements with various volunteer first aid and rescue squads, execute agreements for medical coverage through Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, join the Metropolitan Health Insurance Fund for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) coverage, and appoint commissioners to the health insurance fund.