Township of Winslow

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included announcing mandatory water usage restrictions and the 2025 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule. Announcements covered holiday office closures and schedule changes for trash/recycling pickup in late December 2025 and early January 2026. A Special Meeting for Reorganization was announced for January 3, 2026, as was the date for the free rabies clinic. The Committee recognized several Township retirees for their years of service and approved outstanding claims. Several resolutions were passed, including one recognizing the promotion of a Police Sergeant and others authorizing contract extensions, escrow transfers/refunds, budget appropriations, tax levy cancellations, renewal of trailer camp licenses, engineering services for Well No. 7 upgrades, budget transfers, tax sale certificate assignments, utilization of a traffic signal contract, a lease/purchase for a pickleball court, cancellation of budget appropriations, placing liens for grass cutting, assignment of developer's agreement rights for a residential development, and approving a Consent Order finalizing the township's affordable housing obligations for 2025-2035. New business involved approving several public buildings and grounds applications for 2026 and denying a street light survey request. Engineer reports indicated progress on various construction projects. Public participation included comments regarding county tax payments, benefits payments, and concerns about new construction near group homes housing Ancora residents.

The meeting agenda included several key items for the Mayor and Township Committee. Discussions involved the proclamation of mandatory water use restrictions for even and odd-numbered addresses. Announcements covered the closure of General Offices for President's Day and changes to legal notice publication effective March 1, 2026. Key legislative actions included the introduction of ordinances authorizing the private sale of Township-owned property (Block 3109, Lot 2) and adopting a redevelopment plan for Block 2204, Lot 12. Resolutions involved authorizing tax amount cancellations due to State of New Jersey property acquisition, hiring for Municipal Court Administrator and Keyboarding Clerk I positions, various refunds, assignment of a tax sale certificate, submission of a Senior Wellness Pilot Grant application, renewal of Shooting Galleries and Range Licenses, recognizing January awareness days/months, authorizing contract awards for refuse trucks via Sourcewell, renewal of Trailers and Trailer Camps Licenses, and recognizing the appointment of new Police Officers. The agenda also included numerous applications for the use of public buildings and grounds, reports from Churchill Engineers and Remington & Vernick, and applications for business licenses.

The General Meeting included several announcements regarding water usage restrictions, the 2025 Fall Leaf Collection Schedule, and closures for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day holidays. A Special Meeting was scheduled for January 3, 2026, for reorganization purposes. A presentation was given by the Camden County Commissioner regarding a major recreational facility investment on an 80-acre property, including details on Phase 1 costs and future public input sessions. The Committee approved a list of claims. During the second reading of ordinances, the ordinance amending Chapter 294, Section 129 regarding 'Signs' was subject to public hearing, where concerns about First Amendment rights and content restrictions were raised; the motion to amend the ordinance to restrict signage to public property failed, and the entire ordinance was subsequently tabled. A bond ordinance authorizing $4,300,000 for the acquisition of DPW equipment, including trash trucks, was adopted after discussion regarding the expiring waste disposal contract and potential in-housing of services. Numerous resolutions were approved, including several honoring residents and changing park names, confirming sales of surplus items, voiding tax sale certificates, authorizing budget insertions for recycling and Clean Communities grants, and approving funding for pickleball courts. New Business included updates on construction projects like VB Winslow, U-Haul Phase 2, 7 Brews, and road resurfacing projects which came in under budget. Business license applications, clothing/donation bin requests, and a junkyard dealer license were approved.

The agenda for this Re-Organization Meeting of the Township Committee focused almost entirely on resolutions for appointments and administrative directives for the upcoming year, 2026. Key actions included the appointment of the Township Attorney, Labor Attorney, Conflict Public Defender, Registered Municipal Auditor, Municipal Engineer, Municipal Utilities Engineer, Municipal Traffic Engineer, and various Special Projects Engineers. The committee also passed resolutions establishing official meeting days and times, authorizing duties for the Municipal Clerk and Administrator, appointing Police Chaplains, and appointing numerous officials to various Township positions, boards, and sub-committees, such as the W.T.M.U.D. Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment members. Furthermore, resolutions addressed the authorization of official newspapers, participation in cooperative purchasing programs, the adoption of a Cash Management Plan, and the affirmation of the Township's Civil Rights Policy.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as water usage restrictions, fire hydrant flushing schedules, and the fall leaf collection schedule. The governing body also addressed the Veterans Day service, gas and electric assistance events, a blood drive, and a health fair. Additionally, the meeting covered the adoption of ordinances related to licensed occupations and peddling/soliciting, as well as resolutions concerning budget amendments, water and sewer rate reductions, appointments of law enforcement officers, contract awards for chemical supply and sewer lining, and grant submissions. Reports were presented by directors and liaisons on community services, public works, parks and recreation, administration, tax assessing, municipal utilities, senior citizens, public safety, revenue and finance, veterans affairs, library functions, and the Municipal Drug Alliance. New business included approvals for public buildings and grounds applications. The meeting also involved a discussion on the Legacy Acres HOA maintenance bond and updates on various engineering projects.