Burlington County public meetings in 2025

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will approve minutes from October and November 2025 and hear added/omitted tax appeal hearings for municipalities including Edgewater Park and Medford Township. The board will also enter closed session and adopt an order on a hearing held under state statutes.

• Approval of minutes from October 10, November 14, and November 17, 2025
• Added/omitted tax appeal hearings for Edgewater Park, Evesham, Mansfield, Medford Twp, Pemberton Twp, Burlington City, Cinnaminson, Mt Laurel, and Woodland
• Approval of stipulations and withdrawals for Florence, Maple Shade, Medford Twp, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Pemberton Twp, Southampton, and Edgewater Park
• Motion to enter closed session pursuant to Resolution 2025-20
• Motion to adopt an order on a hearing held under N.J.S.A. 54:3-9 and N.J.S.A. 54:3-10

The Board approved several prior meeting minutes and a series of tax‑appeal stipulations for multiple townships. It entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and the charges against the County Tax Administrator. After reopening, the Board adopted the Order for Docket No. BCBT‑001‑24 concerning those charges. The Board also cancelled the December 15 meeting and adjourned the session.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (all present aye)
• Approved November 14, 2025 minutes (all present aye)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (all present aye)
• Approved stipulations for Florence, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Pemberton, Southampton, and Edgewater Park townships (all commissioners aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and charges against the County Tax Administrator (all non‑recused commissioners aye)
• Adopted Order for Docket BCBT‑001‑24 regarding charges against the County Tax Administrator (all three voting commissioners aye)
• Cancelled the December 15, 2025 meeting (all three voting commissioners aye)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:17 am (all three voting commissioners aye)

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee will discuss six development applications, ranging from a drive‑thru coffee shop to a solar project and a self‑storage facility. Each item will be reviewed for compliance and any checklist rejections will be addressed. The committee will decide whether to approve, modify, or reject each proposal.

• S25‑17‑075: 7 Brew Drive‑Thru Coffee – G7B II, Lumberton Township, Route 38 (NJDOT) & Mt Holly Bypass (CR 541)
• B25‑08‑035: Rebecca Taylor – 7‑9 Taylors Ln, Cinnaminson Township, River Rd (CR 543) & Taylors Lane (private)
• S25‑01‑065: Nicklow, Bass River Township, N. Maple Ave (CR 679) & Route 9 (NJDOT)
• S25‑11‑050: Total Site Improvements – Self Storage, Eastampton Township, Woodlane Rd (CR 630)
• S25‑29‑077: JZE Solar – 244 Fort Dix Rd, Pemberton Township, Fort Dix Rd (CR 616)

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved six proposals during its December 9, 2025 meeting. Projects include a coffee shop in Lumberton Township, a residential lot in Cinnaminson Township, a site in Bass River Township, a self‑storage facility in Eastampton Township, a solar installation in Pemberton Township, and a Tractor Supply store in Burlington Township. Some approvals were granted with waivers as noted in the agenda.

• Conditional approval of 7 Brew Drive‑Thru Coffee (S25-17-075) with waiver
• Conditional approval of 7‑9 Taylors Ln (B25-08-035)
• Conditional approval of Nicklow site (S25-01-065)
• Conditional approval of Total Site Improvements – Self Storage (S25-11-050) with waiver
• Conditional approval of JZE Solar – 244 Fort Dix Rd (S25-29-077)
• Conditional approval of Tractor Supply – MSP Properties (B25-06-037)

Election Board

The Burlington County Board of Elections will approve minutes from its November 4 and November 19 meetings and the bill list covering November 1 to December 3, 2025. It will then consider proceeding with a countywide redistricting assessment. The agenda also includes a correspondence item on building door security and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from November 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes from November 19, 2025 certification meeting
• Approve bills list for November 1 – December 3, 2025
• Proceed with countywide redistricting assessment
• Correspondence: County Administration building door security

The Board of Elections approved the November 4 and November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the bills list covering November 1 through December 3, 2025. It also approved engaging Remington & Vernick to conduct a countywide redistricting assessment. Afterward, the Board voted unanimously to suspend the meeting until provisional ballots were counted.

• Approved November 4, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 Certification Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list from November 1 to December 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved engaging Remington & Vernick for countywide redistricting assessment (unanimous)
• Suspended meeting until counting of provisional ballots (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will meet to conduct routine business and review committee reports. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and discussions regarding the Nominating and Stormwater Management committees.

• Review of minutes from November 12, 2025
• Report on conditional approval with waiver for JRB Property Group (B25-24-028)
• New business regarding the Nominating Committee
• New business regarding the Stormwater Management Committee

The Planning Board approved the November 12, 2025 minutes, accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda, and approved one performance guarantee while releasing three others. It also appointed the Nominating Committee members and kept the existing Stormwater Management Committee members for 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (all votes; Commissioner Burrell abstained)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted one performance guarantee (unanimous)
• Released three performance guarantees (unanimous)
• Appointed Nominating Committee members (unanimous)
• Retained same Stormwater Management Committee members for 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board will consider final approvals for two Springfield Township farms, a public hearing on a revised Agriculture Development Area policy, and a recommendation for a county-owned farmland lease.

• Public hearing on Revised Agriculture Development Area (ADA) Policy
• Final Approval: Van Wagoner East Farm – Springfield Twp
• Final Approval: Van Wagoner West Farm – Springfield Twp
• County-owned Farmland Lease Recommendation
• Creek View Farm (Former Russo) – Rural Microenterprise application

The Agriculture Development Board unanimously approved a resolution to add Cramer, Reidenbaker, and Russo farms to the County’s Agriculture Development Area. The board also unanimously adopted language amendments to the ADA policy. Final approvals were given for the preservation of Van Wagoner East and West farms, and a lease rate of $50 per acre was recommended for the former Glen Arbour property. The board authorized staff to submit comments supporting a Rural Microenterprise permit for Creek View Farm.

• Approved resolution adding Cramer, Reidenbaker, and Russo farms to the ADA (unanimous)
• Approved language amendments to sections I and III of the ADA policy (unanimous)
• Granted Final Approval for preservation of Van Wagoner East Farm (unanimous)
• Granted Final Approval for preservation of Van Wagoner West Farm (unanimous)
• Recommended a 5‑year lease at $50/acre for the former Glen Arbour property (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to send recommended comments on Creek View Farm Rural Microenterprise permit (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Farm Stewardship Award to Longview Properties Farm (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 11, 2025 Open Session minutes (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will conduct regular business and a closed session pursuant to Resolution 2025-20.

• Motion to enter closed session per Resolution 2025-20

The Burlington County Board of Taxation voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation and charges against the County Tax Administrator. The board reopened to the public at 4:00 p.m., scheduled its next meeting for December 12, 2025, and then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (3-0)
• Reopened meeting to the public at 4:00 p.m.
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Taxation Board

The Board will approve the minutes from ten previous meetings held between February and September 2025. It will also vote to enter a closed‑session portion of the meeting as authorized by Resolution 2025‑20. The meeting will adjourn and the next session is scheduled for December 12, 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Approval of minutes for February 14, 2025
• Approval of minutes for March 5, 2025
• Approval of minutes for September 17, 2025 (total ten meetings)
• Motion to enter closed session per Resolution 2025‑20
• Adjournment; next meeting set for December 12, 2025 at 9:00 am

The Board approved the listed open‑session minutes from February through September 2025. It then voted to enter closed session under Resolution 2025‑20 to discuss pending litigation and related matters. After reopening, the Board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved listed open‑session minutes (all present voted aye)
• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025‑20 (all present voted aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present voted aye)

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will discuss performance and maintenance guarantees that have been accepted and released. It will also consider two water‑hazard appeals for properties at 1805 River Road and 1700 River Road. The meeting includes routine items such as the Sunshine Law reading, roll call, and approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. New business will set the dates for the 2026 Planning Board meetings.

• Reading of Sunshine Law
• Performance/Maintenance Guarantees Accepted and Released
• Old Business – 1805 River Road WH Appeal
• Old Business – 1700 River Road WH Appeal
• New Business – 2026 Planning Board Meeting Dates

The Planning Board denied the Whitesell appeals for 1805 River Road (S25-06-054) and 1700 River Road (S25-06-055) with a unanimous vote. It also approved the presented performance guarantees and released the maintenance guarantees, each carried unanimously. The Board approved the 2026 meeting schedule and adopted the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting, all by unanimous consent.

• Denied Whitesell appeals for 1805 River Road and 1700 River Road (unanimous)
• Approved two performance guarantees as presented (unanimous)
• Released three maintenance guarantees as presented (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Board and Land Development Review Committee meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Land Development Review Committee

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will hold a conference call to discuss application B25-24-028 submitted by JRB Property Group for a project on Creek Road (CR 625) in Mount Laurel Township. The agenda lists a discussion of checklist rejections related to the application. No other items are noted.

• Application B25-24-028 – JRB Property Group – Creek Road (CR 625), Mount Laurel Township (discussion of checklist rejections)

The minutes contain only the agenda entry for item B25-24-028, a conditional approval with waiver for JRB Property Group on Creek Road in Mount Laurel Township. No vote tally, approval, denial, or other action is documented.

Election Board

The Burlington County Board of Elections will vote to approve minutes from the September 16, 2025 regular meeting, the September 16, 2025 executive session, and the October 1, 2025 Moorestown certification. The board will also receive reports on the Ballot Review & Determination of Voter Intent Guide and the tabulation schedule. Additional items include correspondence from local officials and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 regular Board of Elections meeting
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 executive session
• Approve minutes from October 1, 2025 Moorestown certification
• Review Division of Elections report: Ballot Review & Determination of Voter Intent Guide
• Review Division of Elections report: Tabulation schedule

The Board approved the September 16 regular, executive session, and October 1 certification meeting minutes unanimously. It also unanimously approved the bills list covering August 2 through September 12, 2025. A mail‑in ballot challenge was rejected, so the ballot was not counted. The meeting was then suspended unanimously until provisional ballots could be counted.

• Approved September 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 1, 2025 certification meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list from August 2 to September 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Rejected mail‑in ballot challenge; ballot not counted (Chairwoman Cheesman, Commissioner Locatell, Commissioner Foster voted no; Secretary Nyikita recused)
• Suspended meeting until provisional ballots counted (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will review three site plans that received conditional approvals with waivers. It will also hear appeals of the Land Development Review Committee’s disapproval for warehouse projects at 1805 River Road and 1700 River Road. The meeting includes routine items such as the Sunshine Law reading, roll call, and minutes from the previous meeting.

• S25-09-060 Criterion Group – Conditional Approval with Waiver
• S25-08-064 Colonial Land Eng. – 1800 Union Landing WH – Conditional Approval
• S25-13-067 Marlton Crossing – Conditional Approval
• Appeal of LDRC disapproval for 1805 River Road Warehouse/Whitesell
• Appeal of LDRC disapproval for 1700 River Road Warehouse/Whitesell

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the October 14 meeting unanimously. It adjourned into Executive Session and then reconvened into Public Session, both motions passing unanimously. The board accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda for October 14. Regarding the Whitesell Construction appeals, the board decided to keep the appeal record open until the requested OPRA information is received.

• Approved October 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned into Executive Session (unanimous)
• Re‑convened into Public Session (unanimous)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Left Whitesell appeal record open pending OPRA information (no vote recorded)

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee will consider three development applications: Criterion Group in Delanco Township on Creek Road (CR 625); Colonial Land Enterprises for the 1800 Union Landing Warehouse in Cinnaminson Township on Union Landing Road; and Marlton Crossing in Evesham Township at Old Marlton Pike (CR 600) and Centre Blvd/Lippincott Drive. The committee will discuss each proposal and any checklist rejections.

• S25-09-060 – Criterion Group development at Creek Road (CR 625), Delanco Township
• S25-08-064 – Colonial Land Enterprises 1800 Union Landing Warehouse, Union Landing Rd, Cinnaminson Township
• S25-13-067 – Marlton Crossing at Old Marlton Pike (CR 600) & Centre Blvd/Lippincott Dr, Evesham Township

The minutes list three agenda items—Conditional Approval for a Delanco Creek Road project, Conditional Approval for a Colonial Land Union Landing project in Cinnaminson, and Conditional Approval for the Marlton Crossing project in Evesham—but do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other actions taken on them.

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on Oct. 14, 2025. Items include the required reading of the Sunshine Law, roll call, approval of minutes from Sept. 23, and a report from the Land Development Review committee. The board will vote to disapprove two warehouse proposals at 1805 River Road and 1700 River Road (Whitesell). Additional business includes release of performance/maintenance guarantees and discussion of old and new items before opening the meeting to the public.

• Disapproval of 1805 River Road Warehouse/Whitesell (S25-06-054)
• Disapproval of 1700 River Road Warehouse/Whitesell (S25-06-055)
• Performance/Maintenance Guarantees Released (see attached)
• Report of Officers and Committees – Land Development Review
• Report of Officers and Committees – Stormwater Management

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the September 23, 2025 meeting. It accepted the agenda for the Land Development Review Committee meeting of that date, which included two warehouse site plans. The Board also approved the release of two performance guarantees. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda for September 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Released two performance guarantees as presented (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and address tax certifications. The board is deciding on the 2025 Added/Omitted Abstract of Ratables and a vendor contract. They will also review judgment amendments for North Hanover Twp.

• Resolution 2025-18 to certify added/omitted tax lists
• Approval of the 2025 Added/Omitted Abstract of Ratables
• Resolution 2025-19 contracting with a MOD-IV vendor
• North Hanover Twp amendment of judgments

The Board unanimously approved resolution 2025‑18 to certify the 2025 added, omitted and regular omitted tax lists. It also unanimously approved resolution 2025‑19 to contract with Microsystems for the MOD‑IV tax system at an annual fee of $18,500. The Board amended North Hanover Township rollback judgments to reflect the correct 2023 tax rate of 2.211. All meeting minutes and closed‑session minutes were approved by the Commissioners present.

• Approved resolution 2025‑18 certifying added/omitted tax lists (all Commissioners voted aye)
• Approved resolution 2025‑19 contract with Microsystems for MOD‑IV system, $18,500 (all Commissioners voted aye)
• Amended North Hanover Township rollback judgments to correct 2023 tax rate to 2.211 (all Commissioners voted aye)
• Approved September 19, 2025 Board minutes (all Commissioners present voted aye)
• Approved September 26, 2025 Board minutes (all Commissioners present voted aye)
• Approved closed‑session minutes for September 17 and 19, 2025 (all other Commissioners voted aye)
• Approved attorney‑client privilege closed‑session minutes for September 26, 2025 (all other Commissioners voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:29 am (all Commissioners voted aye)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will consider Resolution 2025‑17 to enter a closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12(b)(7). The board will also approve the minutes from numerous prior closed‑session meetings dating from May 2024 through September 2025. A rollback hearing for Chesterfield Township is listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn and schedule the next session for October 10, 2025.

• Resolution 2025‑17 to enter closed session per N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12(b)(7)
• Approval of closed‑session minutes for dates from May 2024 to September 2025
• Rollback hearing for Chesterfield Township
• Roll call and pledge of allegiance (procedural)
• Motion to adjourn and set next meeting for October 10, 2025

The Board voted 4‑0 to deny Chesterfield Township’s rollback request, directing the assessor to place a regular assessment on the 2026 tax list. It also approved Resolution 2025‑17 to enter closed session (4‑0) and approved the minutes for multiple prior closed‑session meetings (4‑0). Minutes for September 17‑19 personnel matters were tabled, and the Board approved the September 17 attorney‑client‑privilege minutes and adjourned (all 4‑0). The next meeting is scheduled for October 10 2025.

• Rollback denied for Chesterfield Township (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17 to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved closed‑session minutes for listed dates (4-0)
• Tabled personnel‑matter minutes for Sep 17‑19, 2025
• Approved attorney‑client‑privilege minutes for Sep 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (4-0)

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee will discuss two warehouse projects identified as S25-06-054 at 1805 River Rd and S25-06-055 at 1700 River Rd in Burlington Township. The meeting will also address checklist rejections related to these items.

• S25-06-054 – 1805 River Rd Warehouse, Burlington Township
• S25-06-055 – 1700 River Rd Warehouse, Burlington Township (River Rd CR 656 & Neck Rd)
• Discussion of checklist rejections (see provided link)

The committee reviewed two warehouse proposals on River Road in Burlington Township. Both applications, 1805 River Rd (S25-06-054) and 1700 River Rd (S25-06-055), were disapproved. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Disapproved 1805 River Rd warehouse (S25-06-054)
• Disapproved 1700 River Rd warehouse (S25-06-055)

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will meet virtually to review land development plans and accept performance guarantees. The meeting is open to the public.

• Conditional approval for two subdivisions: Puglia-23499 Columbus Road and BK Vesmin-320 Beverly-Rancocas Rd.
• Acceptance of performance/maintenance guarantees for stormwater management.
• Meeting held via conference call at the County Engineer’s Office, 1900 Briggs Road, Mt. Laurel.
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025 at 3 p.m.

The Planning Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also accepted the agenda for the September 9 Land Development Review Committee, which included two conditional approvals. The Board unanimously accepted one performance guarantee presented to it. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda for September 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted performance guarantee as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will approve minutes from three prior meetings, hear rollback stipulations for several townships, consider a revaluation for Springfield Township, and adopt the 2025 Abstract of Ratables. It will also receive budget reports from the Administrator and Commissioners, and vote on motions to enter a closed session and to adjourn the hearing.

• Approve minutes of May 16, June 13, and July 18, 2025
• Approve rollback stipulations for Burlington, Evesham, North Hanover, Pemberton, and Westampton townships; withdraw for Medford township
• Consider Springfield Township revaluation/reassessment
• Resolution 2025-16: adopt the 2025 Abstract of Ratables
• Motion per Resolution 2025-4 to enter closed session for attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It approved rollbacks and stipulations for several townships, including Chesterfield, Bordentown, Pemberton, Moorestown, Westampton, Burlington, North Hanover, and the withdrawal of Medford. The board also adopted Resolution 2025-16, adopting the 2025 Abstract of Ratables for all municipalities. A motion was passed to enter closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and to adjourn the hearing until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 16, June 13, and July 18, 2025 meetings
• Approved rollback for Chesterfield Township
• Approved uncontested rollbacks for Bordentown, Pemberton, Moorestown, and Westampton Townships
• Approved stipulations for Burlington, North Hanover, Pemberton, Westampton and withdrawal of Medford Township
• Approved rollback for North Hanover Township
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 to adopt the 2025 Abstract of Ratables
• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025-4 to discuss privileged matters
• Adjourned the hearing until the next regular meeting

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will hold a hearing on the charges asserted against the County Tax Administrator. After the hearing, the Board will enter a closed session to discuss matters subject to attorney‑client privilege and personnel issues. The Board will also consider a motion to adjourn the meeting until the next regular session.

• Hearing on charges against the Burlington County Tax Administrator
• Closed‑session discussion of attorney‑client privileged matters
• Closed‑session discussion of personnel matters
• Motion to adjourn the meeting to the next regular session (Sept 19, 2025)

The Burlington County Board of Taxation unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session under Resolution 2025-4. The Board also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the hearing on the Tax Administrator’s charges until the next regular meeting. Both motions were passed by all Commissioners present.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025-4 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned hearing on CTA charges until next regular meeting (unanimous vote)

Election Board

The Burlington County Board of Elections met on September 16, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting and a list of bills covering August 2 to September 12, 2025. New business includes certifying the Eastampton Fire District election results and discussing a potential early voting location in Burlington City. The agenda also lists correspondence on polling‑location Wi‑Fi, a review of the 2024 general election, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Approval of bills list covering August 2 – September 12, 2025
• Certification of Eastampton Fire District election results
• Discussion of an early voting location in Burlington City
• Correspondence: NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness – polling location Wi‑Fi

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and the bills list covering Aug. 2‑Sept. 12. It certified the results of the Eastampton Fire Special Election and voted to relocate the Burlington City early‑voting site to 1304 Route 130. The Board also entered an executive session on personnel matters and later suspended the meeting to count provisional ballots.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list Aug 2‑Sept 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Certified Eastampton Fire Special Election results (unanimous)
• Relocated Burlington City early voting to Faith Deliverance Worship Center, 1304 Route 130 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)
• Suspended meeting to count provisional ballots (unanimous)

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board will consider several items, including a motion to define the NJ statewide formula value ‘Unique Importance’ and a presentation on revised Soil & Water Conservation Cost Share Grant regulations. The board will also vote on a revised Agriculture Development Area (ADA) policy and a proposed easement violation enforcement option. A resolution will seek final approval of 2024 batch applications for Lustgarten Farm and Reid Farm, totaling approximately 306 acres in North Hanover Township. Additional agenda items include presentations on the 2025 Farm Stewardship Award nominations and the annual monitoring report.

• Motion: NJ statewide formula value ‘Unique Importance’ definition
• Presentation: Revised Soil & Water Conservation Cost Share Grant regulations
• Motion: Revised Agriculture Development Area (ADA) policy
• Motion: Proposed easement violation enforcement option
• Resolution: Final approval of 2024 batch applications (~306 acres) for Lustgarten Farm and Reid Farm

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board approved final preservation agreements for Lustgarten Farm and Reid Farm and recommended the same to the County Commissioners. The board also adopted a policy defining a “Property of Unique Importance” for the Statewide Formula Valuation. Additionally, the board approved the use of recorded easement violation notices as an enforcement tool. Earlier, the board unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted SFV ‘Property of Unique Importance’ policy (unanimous)
• Approved use of recorded easement violation notices (unanimous)
• Granted final approval for preservation of Lustgarten Farm (unanimous)
• Granted final approval for preservation of Reid Farm (unanimous)

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee will hold a conference call on September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM. It will consider application B25-18-025 for the Puglia project at 23499 Columbus Road in Mansfield Township, and application B25-38-027 for the BK Vesmin project at 320 Beverly Rancocas Road in Willingboro Township. The agenda also includes a discussion of checklist rejections. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Application B25-18-025 – Puglia project, 23499 Columbus Rd, Mansfield Township
• Application B25-38-027 – BK Vesmin project, 320 Beverly Rancocas Rd, Willingboro Township
• Discussion of checklist rejections

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved the Puglia project at 23499 Columbus Road in Mansfield Township. It also conditionally approved the BK Vesmin project at 320 Beverly Rancocas Road in Willingboro Township. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Conditional approval – Puglia, 23499 Columbus Rd, Mansfield Township
• Conditional approval – BK Vesmin, 320 Beverly Rancocas Rd, Willingboro Township

Planning Board

The Burlington County Planning Board will review and vote on several land development applications. Four projects – Consarc Corp. addition, Marne Highway Municipal Park, Total Site Improvements, and Pallante‑Jacksonville Road – are slated for conditional approval with waivers where noted. The board will also receive reports on stormwater management and performance/maintenance guarantees. Routine items such as the Sunshine Law reading and public comment are also on the agenda.

• S25-37-045 Consarc Corp. Addition – Conditional Approval with Waiver
• S25-24-049 Marne Highway Municipal Park – Conditional Approval with Waiver
• B25-11-022 Total Site Improvements – Conditional Approval
• B25-06-024 Pallante‑Jacksonville Road – Conditional Approval with Waiver
• Performance/Maintenance Guarantees Accepted and Released

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting. It accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda for that date, including several subdivision and site‑plan items. The Board also accepted one maintenance guarantee and released two performance guarantees and one maintenance guarantee, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda for August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted listed maintenance guarantee (unanimous)
• Released two performance guarantees and one maintenance guarantee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Development Review Committee

The minutes list four agenda items—two conditional approvals with waivers, one conditional approval, and another conditional approval with waiver—but do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other actions taken. No substantive decisions are documented.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, noting abstentions by Commissioner Burrell and County Engineer Brickley. The Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda for July 8, 2025, which included subdivision S25‑29‑040 Placek/332 & 326 Trenton Road. It also approved a list of three performance guarantees and a separate list of one performance and two maintenance guarantees for release. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (abstentions: Burrell, Brickley)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda for July 8, 2025 (including S25‑29‑040 Placek/332 & 326 Trenton Road)
• Accepted three performance guarantees as presented
• Released one performance guarantee and two maintenance guarantees as presented
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried by all)

Election Board

The Board approved the minutes from three prior meetings and the bills list covering June 7–August 1, 2025. It certified the July 29, 2025 Delanco special election results. The Board also amended the 2025 budget, moving $51,580 from Elections Expenses and $18,900 from Office Space, Office Equipment & Furniture to the Maps line item. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2025 certification meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list from June 7–August 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Certified Delanco special election results (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 budget: moved $51,580 from Elections Expenses and $18,900 from Office Space, Office Equipment & Furniture to Maps line item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:18 a.m. (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Board adopted Resolution 2025-15, naming Donn Lamon as OPRA custodian and Alexandria Jaquez as deputy custodian. It also approved the New Hanover Revaluation Order. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 appointing Donn Lamon as OPRA custodian and Alexandria Jaquez as deputy custodian (all present voted aye)
• Approved New Hanover Revaluation Order (all present voted aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all present voted aye)

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Agriculture Development Board unanimously approved the Goodenough Farm residence replacement request. It granted preliminary approval for the fee‑simple purchase of Choi Farm, with one abstention. The board also unanimously supported SADC’s preservation efforts for Cramer Farm and Russo Farm. Final unanimous approvals were given for the preservation of Doyle, Chan/Cheung, Allen, and Roohr farms.

• Approved Goodenough Farm residence replacement (unanimous)
• Preliminary approval of Choi Farm fee‑simple purchase (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Supported SADC preservation of Cramer Farm (unanimous)
• Supported SADC preservation of Russo Farm (unanimous)
• Final approval of Doyle Farm preservation (unanimous)
• Final approval of Chan/Cheung Farm preservation (unanimous)
• Final approval of Allen Farm preservation (unanimous)
• Final approval of Roohr Farm preservation (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session under Resolution 2025-4 to discuss attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters. The Board also unanimously voted to adjourn the hearing on the Tax Administrator’s charges until the next regular meeting on July 30, 2025. The next Board meeting was scheduled for July 30, 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025-4 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned hearing on Tax Administrator charges until July 30, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for July 30, 2025 at 9:00 am

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee considered application S25-29-040 for the Placek project at 332 and 326 Trenton Road in Pemberton Township. The committee issued a conditional approval for the development. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Conditional approval for Placek – 332 & 326 Trenton Rd (Pemberton Township)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It accepted the agenda for the June 10 Land Development Review Committee, which listed several conditional approvals. The Board also accepted one performance guarantee and released another. No other business was considered.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Board minutes (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Accepted agenda for June 10, 2025 Land Development Review Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted one performance guarantee as presented (unanimous)
• Released one performance guarantee as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation voted unanimously to enter a closed‑session hearing under Resolution 2025‑4. The same vote adjourned the hearing on the County Tax Administrator’s charges until the next regular meeting on July 9, 2025. All three commissioners—Christiana Bucs, Dennis Rivell, and Michael Locatell—were present and voted in favor.

• Enter closed session per Resolution 2025‑4 (3‑0)
• Adjourn hearing until next regular meeting on July 9, 2025 (3‑0)

Taxation Board

The Board approved the minutes from the May 2 and May 23 meetings after minor amendments. A motion to enter closed session for attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters was adopted, with two members abstaining and the others voting aye. The Board also moved to adjourn the hearing on the Tax Administrator charges until the next regular meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Approved May 2, 2025 minutes (Locatell abstained, others aye)
• Approved May 23, 2025 minutes (Rivell abstained, others aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege and personnel matters (Kennedy and Holley abstained, remaining commissioners voted aye)
• Adjourned hearing on Tax Administrator charges until next regular meeting (Rivell motion, Bucs second, all three voted aye)

Land Development Review Committee

The agenda listed five development applications, but the minutes contain no record of any approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive actions were documented.

Election Board

The Board approved the May 13 meeting minutes and the bills list covering May 10 through June 6, 2025. It entered an executive session for attorney‑client privileged matters and later suspended the meeting to count provisional ballots. On June 20, the Board certified the June 10 primary election results and then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list May 10–June 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for attorney‑client privileged info (unanimous)
• Suspended meeting to count provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Certified June 10, 2025 primary election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It accepted the agenda for the May 13 Land Development Review Committee meeting, which listed several conditional approvals. The Board then adjourned the meeting. No other business was taken.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda for May 13, 2025 Land Development Review Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Board of Taxation approved Resolution 2025‑14, finalizing the county equalization table after confirming no objections were raised at the May 16 hearing. All four commissioners present voted aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 final equalization table (all present voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted aye)

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Resolution 2025-4. The Board also unanimously moved to adjourn the hearing on the Tax Administrator's charges until the next regular meeting. Both motions were approved by all present Commissioners.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025-4 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned hearing until next regular meeting (unanimous vote)

Taxation Board

The Board approved the minutes from prior meetings, certified the 2025 tax assessment lists via Resolution 2025‑13, and approved the preliminary equalization table. It entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and charges against the County Tax Administrator, then adjourned the hearing until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 31 2024 and Jan 10 2025 (President Kennedy and Vice President Holley abstained; 3 aye votes)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑13 to certify 2025 tax lists (all three Commissioners voted aye)
• Approved preliminary equalization table (all three Commissioners voted aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss privileged matters and CTA charges (President Kennedy and Vice President Holley abstained; 3 aye votes)
• Adjourned hearing until next regular meeting (all three Commissioners voted aye)

Land Development Review Committee

The meeting agenda listed six development projects for conditional approval, but the minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other outcomes. No substantive decisions were documented.

Election Board

The Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and the bills list covering April 15 through May 9, both unanimously. It approved three polling-location changes: moving Delran wards to the municipal building’s community room, relocating Evesham districts to the Blue Barn Recreational Facility and to Marlton Middle School, and adjusting Medford locations due to new redistricting. The Board also certified that all 2025 polling sites are ADA accessible. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list April 15–May 9 (unanimous)
• Approved polling location changes for Delran, Evesham, and Medford (unanimous)
• Certified 2025 polling locations as ADA accessible (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review a document (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. It accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda for that date and approved Palmyra Borough’s Stormwater Control Ordinance. The Board also released a performance guarantee and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all votes, 1 abstention)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda for April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Palmyra Borough Stormwater Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Released listed performance guarantee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The board unanimously approved several key items. It accepted a 53‑acre farmland preservation easement from North Hanover Township and authorized a new residence at Brick Farm in Medford Township. The board also approved special‑occasion event permits for Kuser Farm and Pettit Sr. Farm, each covering 26 events in 2025. Finally, it granted preliminary approval for four additional farmland preservation applications totaling about 478 acres.

• Accepted North Hanover Township 53‑acre farmland preservation easement (unanimous)
• Approved replacement residence at Brick Farm (667 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved Kuser Farm special‑occasion event permit for 26 events in 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Pettit Sr. Farm special‑occasion event permit for 26 events in 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval for Throop West Farm preservation application (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval for Throop East Farm preservation application (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval for D.R. Horton/Newbold Corner Road LLC Farm preservation application (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval for Susan & Dennis Roohr Farm preservation application (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Board voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Resolution 2025‑4 to discuss attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters. The Board also voted unanimously to adjourn the hearing on the Tax Administrator’s charges until the next regular meeting on May 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025‑4 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned hearing until May 16, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for May 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved several resolutions, including designating a custodian of records, authorizing the return of late tax appeals, allowing the board to strike tax rates before all municipal budgets are certified, and setting the equalization ratio at 100% for 2025. The board also approved the annual meeting notice and adjourned the session. All actions were approved by the Commissioners present.

• Approved nomination of Sean Kennedy as President (aye votes, one non‑vote)
• Approved nomination of Lester Holley as Vice President (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2024 (aye votes, one abstention)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2025 (aye votes, one abstention)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 annual meeting notice (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑9 designating custodian and deputy custodian of records (unanimous aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑12 establishing a 100% equalization ratio (unanimous aye)
• Moted to adjourn the meeting (unanimous aye)

Taxation Board

The Board approved the Springfield Township Reassessment Application Resolution 2025-7, extending the completion date to September 30, 2026. It also approved tax‑appeal stipulations for several municipalities and a series of administrative corrections. Minutes from prior meetings and a motion to enter closed session were approved as well.

• Approved Springfield Twp reassessment application resolution (all present aye)
• Approved tax‑appeal stipulations for Burlington City, Mt Laurel, and Pemberton Twp (all present aye)
• Approved tax‑appeal stipulations for Pemberton Boro (all present aye, President Kennedy recused)
• Approved tax‑appeal stipulations for Tabernacle and Mt Holly (all present aye, Commissioner Rivell recused)
• Approved minutes from February 21, March 14, and April 8, 2025 meetings (all present aye)
• Approved administrative changes/corrections for listed municipalities (all present aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025-8 to enter closed session (all present aye)

Election Board

The Board approved the minutes of previous meetings unanimously. It also approved the bills list for March‑April 2025 unanimously. The Board unanimously approved a series of polling‑location changes, including moving the Evesham early‑voting site to Blue Barn Recreation Center and adjusting locations in Chesterfield, Medford, Mount Laurel, Pemberton, Southampton, and others. It also approved a change to the traffic flow for the early‑voting room at Rowan College at Burlington County, and then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 11, 2025 and related meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills list from March 11–April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved polling location changes: moved Evesham early voting to Blue Barn Recreation Center; added Tabernacle Baptist Church and Cinnaminson Community Center; adjusted Chesterfield, Medford, Mount Laurel, Pemberton, Southampton locations; moved Evesham D20/D22 to schools (unanimous)
• Approved traffic flow change at Rowan College early‑voting location (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Land Development Review Committee

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved five applications. The approvals cover the Healey – Gleneayre Farm project, Pickleball Courts at Gibson House, the Regn – 340 East Landing St development, and two separate Edgewater Park Senior Apartments proposals. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Conditional approval of Healey – Gleneayre Farm (B25-17-007)
• Conditional approval of Pickleball Courts at Gibson House (S25-13-014)
• Conditional approval of Regn – 340 East Landing St (B25-17-010)
• Conditional approval of Edgewater Park Senior Apartments (S24-12-071)
• Conditional approval of Edgewater Park Senior Apartments (B24-12-027)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It accepted the agenda for the Land Development Review Committee meeting of March 11, 2025. The Board unanimously accepted one performance guarantee and one maintenance guarantee, and also unanimously released one performance guarantee and five maintenance guarantees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted 1 performance guarantee and 1 maintenance guarantee (unanimous)
• Released 1 performance guarantee and 5 maintenance guarantees (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Taxation Board

The Board approved moving the hearing from April 8 to April 11, 2025. It also approved entering closed session under the Sunshine Law. The Board entered closed session at 9:10 am, resumed open session at 9:29 am, and adjourned at 9:31 am. The next meetings are set for April 11 and April 25, 2025.

• Adjourn hearing to April 11, 2025 – approved (aye votes, President Kennedy and Vice President Holley abstained)
• Enter closed session per Resolution 2025-6 – approved (all aye votes)
• Enter closed session per Resolution 2025-4 – approved (aye votes, President Kennedy and Vice President Holley abstained)
• Closed session held from 9:10 am to 9:29 am
• Open session resumed at 9:29 am
• Meeting adjourned at 9:31 am
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2025 at 9:00 am
• Following meeting scheduled for April 25, 2025 at 9:00 am

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved a motion to enter closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters, with all commissioners voting in favor. The board then voted to adjourn the hearing on the tax administrator's charges until the next regular meeting on April 8, 2025, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025‑4 (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned hearing until next meeting on April 8, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled next board meeting for April 8, 2025 at 9:00 am

Taxation Board

The Burlington County Board of Taxation unanimously entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged and personnel matters. The board also unanimously adjourned the hearing until the next regular meeting on April 1, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered closed session per Resolution 2025-4 (all Commissioners voted in favor)
• Adjourned hearing until next regular meeting (all Commissioners voted in favor)