Wayne Hans

The meeting agenda focused on reorganization matters, including the nomination and resolution for naming the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Planning Board. Several resolutions were presented for appointing essential roles such as Solicitor, Engineer, Planner, and Secretary to the Planning Board. Other resolutions covered authorizing meeting dates for 2026, designating official newspapers for publication, granting use variances for an increased number of horses at 103 South Lakeview Drive, and granting a Certificate of Appropriateness and approving a signage plan for 55 East Clementon Road. New Business included an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of roof top solar panels at 207 Kirkwood Road.

The Reorganization Meeting agenda addressed several key administrative actions for the year 2026. Discussion items included the swearing-in of Councilman Andrew Parsinitz, nominations and resolutions to fill the Council vacancy and appoint a Council President. Advice and consent appointments were sought for various Borough positions, including Solicitor, Engineer, Auditor, Planner, and Bond Counsel, all with terms ending December 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Further appointments covered Borough Historian, Compliance Officer, Fire Official, Prosecutor, and others. The agenda also included resolutions to establish the order of business, adopt a temporary budget and Robert's Rules of Order, designate official newspapers, establish meeting times, and authorize various financial and administrative plans, such as a Cash Management Plan, appointment of a Risk Management Consultant, and establishing fees and tax/sewer assessment due dates. First readings for two ordinances were scheduled: one amending the Sewer Code and another to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits for Calendar Year 2026. The agenda concluded with motions to approve vouchers and discuss informational reports.

The agenda for the meeting included the introduction of ordinances for first and second reading, notably Ordinance 2025-15 concerning Chapter 171 (Vehicles and Traffic Control). Several resolutions were scheduled for authorization, including budget transfers for 2025, a change order for Edgehill Road improvements, and shared service agreements with Camden County regarding homelessness support and enhancements at Pole Hill Park. Another resolution authorized a shared service agreement with the Gibbsboro Board of Education for School Resource Officers. The agenda also covered public comments, reports from municipal officers, council committee reports, facilities requests from the Gibbsboro Community Garden and Gibbsboro Book Club for the Senior Recreation Center, appointments to the Gibbsboro Fire Company (Andrew Sharp and Nicholas Werner), and approval of vouchers totaling $2,073,066.26.