William Ferrell

This document amends the May 19, 2025 Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for Oldmans Township to provide updated information on existing compliance mechanisms and satisfy requirements of the amended Fair Housing Act, ensuring continued immunity from builder's remedy litigation. It focuses on addressing affordable housing obligations by updating the status of the 78 Perkintown Road affordable housing site, amending related ordinances and administrative roles, and detailing a comprehensive spending plan for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The plan allocates resources for rehabilitation programs, a Market-to-Affordable program to create new units, and various forms of affordability assistance.

The committee held a regular meeting featuring a presentation on traffic concerns by the Salem County Sheriff's Office. Several ordinances were approved or introduced, including regulations on snow removal and parking, land use compliance for affordable housing, municipal budget appropriation limits, employee salaries, and a redevelopment plan for the I-295 interchange. The committee also passed resolutions concerning the municipal budget, tax account signatories, equipment procurement, and the referral of a redevelopment plan to the Planning Board. Staff and committee reports covered waste collection events, drainage improvements, software migration, water line inspections, and school budget updates. Additionally, the committee discussed potential storage container regulations and property owner association requests in an executive session.

The meeting included the swearing in of a new member. Correspondence regarding a postponement request from Knight Owl Holding V, LLC was noted. The agenda covered committee reports for Economic Development, Environment, and Farmland Preservation. New business involved the review of the Redevelopment Plan for the I-295 Interchange 7 Redevelopment Area to ensure consistency with the Master Plan, as well as a stormwater training session.

The committee held a budget meeting to finalize the adoption of two ordinances, one relating to increased water service fees in the Village of Auburn and another establishing salaries and compensation for municipal officers and employees for the year. Additionally, the appointment of a part-time tax clerk was approved. Discussions also included a proposal to build a budget cushion for emergency services to cover unanticipated repairs, and a status update regarding the maintenance bond and invoice for snow removal services at The Estates at Oldmans Creek.

The committee authorized emergency temporary appropriations, approved a contract for the Small Cities Housing Rehabilitation grant, and appointed a new Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer. Discussions included updates on the Auburn water system lead line project, the potential adoption of a snow emergency parking ordinance, snow removal and roadway transfer matters at the Estates at Oldmans development, and ongoing issues regarding emergency services payments. Additionally, the committee entered an executive session to address personnel matters, contract negotiations, and legal advice concerning a request from the Auburn Fire Department.