Township of Stafford

The Stafford Township Council meeting included the introduction of ordinances regarding peddling and solicitation, and salaries and wages for Township employees. There was a second reading and adoption of ordinances concerning acceptance of an easement, zoning requirements, land use and development, mandatory development fees, and animal regulations. Resolutions were passed for shared services agreements with Eagleswood and Barnegat, an amusement games license for The Mainland, transfer of appropriations, and release of a maintenance bond. Water and Sewer resolutions covered contracts for pump replacement, pump cores and parts, water main extension, and financing programs with the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. Miscellaneous approvals included volunteer firefighters. The council also discussed minutes for approval and authorized the payment of Township bills.

The Stafford Township Council meeting includes discussions on various topics. Ordinance No. 2025-30, which supplements Chapter 130 of the Township Code related to land use and development, and Ordinance No. 2025-31, which supplements Chapter 60 of the Township Code related to animals, will be introduced. Resolutions will be addressed, including authorizing an agreement with Stafford Township Teamsters Local No. 97 for the years 2025-2029, awarding a contract for the Dredging and Popular Point Restoration Project, and providing dates for Township Council Meetings for the calendar year 2026. Additional resolutions cover agreements, contracts for diesel fuel, renovations, proprietary parts/supplies, cooperative purchasing alliances, a sustainable land use pledge, personnel action, and contracts through cooperative purchasing programs for fire safety services and equipment. Also, shared services agreements with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office for drug recognition and DWI enforcement programs, and a proclamation recognizing visiting fellows will be discussed. Miscellaneous approvals include volunteers for the Stafford Volunteer Fire Company and dealers of secondhand goods and precious metals. The payment of township bills will be authorized, and there will be governing body and public comments before adjournment.

The Stafford Township Council meeting includes an audit review workshop for the 2024 Township of Stafford Audit, a resolution certifying the Annual Report of Audit for Calendar Year 2024, and the first reading and introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Block 77.02, Lot 1 from Atlanticare Health Services, Inc. Additionally, there's a second reading and adoption of an ordinance supplementing Chapter 167 of the Township Code regarding rubbish and garbage collection, along with resolutions endorsing the Planning Board's adoption of the Fourth Round Affordable Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and authorizing execution of an agreement with the Stafford Township Superior Officers Association (SOA) for years 2025-2029. The agenda also covers a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, water and sewer resolutions, minutes for approval, miscellaneous approvals, authorization for payment of township bills, governing body comments, and adjournment.

The Stafford Township Council meeting included proclamations honoring Stafford Township's minor, major, and junior All-Star softball teams. The council discussed the Best Practice Inventory workshop, acceptance of an easement, and amendments to township codes related to zoning, grading, and drainage. Also, the council addressed vehicles and traffic regulations. Resolutions were adopted, addressing agreements with the AFSCME Local 1749, condemning political violence, and declaring an emergency contract for force main connection repairs. The council also discussed a resilient New Jersey regional assistance program planning grant application, updated personnel policies, NJDEP permit documents, basic life support services, records custodians, and a memorandum of agreement for the NJHOMES Launchpad Program.

The meeting included updates on the Sustainable Jersey certification, discussion on the Gold Star program, and updates on the Arbor Day and Tree City applications. There was a review of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, including the Mental Health Awareness pilot program. Updates were provided on the Pathfinders program and the upcoming grand opening of the National Fitness Campaign adult fitness center. The quarterly Townshipwide cleanups were discussed, with a cleanup date set for March 8, 2025, and plans for the Earth Day Townshipwide Cleanup and Second Chance Toy Drive on April 26, 2025. The grant application for the tide gauge in Beach Haven West was reviewed, with the Township receiving the grant and planning for installation in 2025.