Township of West Deptford

The meeting was called to order following the recitation of the Open Public Meetings Act compliance statement. Several professionals and one new board member were sworn in. The primary agenda consisted of the Reorganization Resolutions, which included the nomination and confirmation of the Board Solicitor, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Board Secretary, Recording Secretary, Board Planner, and Board Engineer. Additionally, the board confirmed the meeting schedule (2nd Tuesday of each month), designated official newspapers (South Jersey Times and The Courier Post), and adopted Roberts Rules of Order. Resolutions for memorilization for Freedom Ammo (R2025-13) and 9700 B4 Holdings, LLC (R2025-12) were processed. The session included time opened and closed to the public before adjournment.

The meeting addressed Old Business items, specifically confirming that remaining flu clinics are available with a provided schedule link. The Treasurer committed to securing quotes for senior citizen hygiene items and mugs intended for distribution at the December event at Riverwinds. Under New Business, there were no updates from the Gloucester County Health Department, and the board decided that Kim would inform the board when the hygiene items arrived for making care packages for the December event.

Key discussions during the meeting focused on new business items. The board reviewed information regarding the Influenza vaccination promotion schedule provided by the Gloucester County Health Department. Furthermore, actions were approved for placing orders for supplies and merchandise intended for West Deptford senior citizens, totaling $2,500 ($1,500 for hygiene supplies and $1,000 for mugs). A plan was also established to distribute remaining giveaway items at a community event in December, as the President was unable to attend the September Fun Day.

The meeting included special presentations covering the hiring of a new Patrol Officer and affirming appointments for Fire Department Chaplain and Police Chaplains for the year 2026. A proclamation honored the retirement of James DePrince from the Public Works Department, and another recognized Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Township Clerk correspondence addressed a police chief's retirement, a library board resignation, and several raffle applications, which were generally approved with some abstentions on specific items. The Committee also introduced and approved two ordinances: one amending Chapter 51, and another providing for the 2025 salaries and compensation of Township officers and employees. Resolutions addressed public works matters, including change orders for road improvements and bond releases, confirmation of land sale, utility contract awards, and budget appropriations/transfers. New business noted positive feedback from recent community events hosted by the Board of Health and the Committee for People with Disabilities.

Key discussions during the meeting included the reading and affirmation of the Open Public Meetings Act. The agenda items covered the Treasurer's Report along with resolutions on the Transfer of Funds, the Director's Report, and the President of the Board of Trustees' Report. The Friends of the Library did not present a report.