Franklin public meetings in 2022

Township Committee

The Township Committee approved updated rules, fees, and rental contracts for the community center. The board also authorized several administrative actions, including liquor license transfers and tax exemptions.

• Adopted O-25-22 updating Community Center rules, regulations, and fees (Unanimous)
• Approved R-219-22 transferring Plenary Retail Consumption License No 0805-33-006-003 to El Recodo Bar II LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved R-220-22 granting tax exemption for a totally disabled veteran (Unanimous)
• Approved R-221-22 services contract with Barber Consulting Services (Unanimous)
• Approved R-222-22 reducing performance bond for the Reserve at Autumn Estates (Unanimous)
• Approved R-223-22 renewal of liquor licenses for 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved R-224-22 canceling tax overpayments or delinquent amounts under $10.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved R-225-22 voiding the land auction sale of Block 1903 Lot 4 (Unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes from November 16, 2022, and receive reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and committees. The meeting includes two public comment periods and a closed session. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Committee reports
• Next meeting: January 18th at 7:00 pm

The Board approved a final payment for renovation work and adopted three resolutions for cooperative pricing systems. Members also accepted the 2023 meeting schedule and the Budget Committee's summary report. Board member T. Rosa-Rhodes resigned during the meeting.

• Approved final payment of $37,256.10 to Marino General Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-06 for Educational Services Commission cooperative pricing (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-07 for E&I Cooperative Services cooperative pricing (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-08 for Sourcewell cooperative pricing (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates and library holiday/closing schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Committee summary report (Unanimous)
• Accepted November 16, 2022 Secretary's Report
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board postponed the Franklin Housing Element and Fair Share Plan presentation pending the appointment of a conflict attorney. The Board also moved to request a written explanation from the township committee regarding the source of two parcels included in a redevelopment zone study.

• Approved minutes from 2/21/23 (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Postponed Franklin Housing Element and Fair Share Plan presentation (All in favor)
• Approved motion for Mr. Borelli to request an explanation from the township committee regarding two parcels in the redevelopment zone study (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a preliminary and final site plan for Par Three Management LLC. The board also heard a presentation on a Redevelopment Plan for Rt. 40 and Rt. 47, but continued the matter for a vote at the next meeting.

• Approved November 2022 minutes (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Approved Resolution PB2210 for Par Three Management LLC, 1012 Delsea Drive (Roll Call: All in favor)
• Tabled vote on Rt. 40 and Rt. 47 Redevelopment Plan until next meeting

Township Committee

The Township Committee approved several administrative resolutions, including the appointment of a School Resource Officer and contracts for farmland preservation. The board also authorized budget adjustments for grants and landscaping services. An ordinance to update community center rules was introduced for a future public hearing.

• Appointed Brian Farrell as Class III School Resource Officer (5-0)
• Awarded $7,950 surveying contract to Taylor, Wiseman, and Taylor for Farmland Preservation (5-0)
• Awarded $823 title services contract to West Jersey Title Agency for Farmland Preservation (5-0)
• Approved $3,450 change order for Eaise Design & Landscaping Inc (5-0)
• Eliminated the DPW Crew Leader position (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Malaga Fire Commissioner salary (5-0)
• Authorized budget insertions for Youth Leadership and FY 23 grants (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-25-22 to update community center rules and fees (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Board approved a minor subdivision and a site plan for a warehouse expansion at 1232 Dutch Mill Road. Additionally, the Board memorialized three previous approvals for solar arrays and a pole barn/garage.

• Approved minor subdivision for RLS Real Estate of Newfield I, LLC at 1232 Dutch Mill Road (All in favor)
• Approved site plan for warehouse expansion for RLS Real Estate of Newfield II LLC at 1232 Dutch Mill Road (All in favor)
• Memorialized approval for ground mount solar array at 1914 Harding Highway (All in favor)
• Memorialized approval for ground mount solar array at 543 S. Bluebell Road (All in favor)
• Memorialized approval for 60' pole barn/garage with 360' lean to at 2177 Williamstown Road (All in favor)
• Approved 9/6/2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Township Committee

The Township Committee adopted Ordinance O-24-22 regarding personnel policies for drug and alcohol. The board also approved several tax exemptions for disabled veterans, tax refunds, and a budget request for opioid settlement funds.

• Adopted O-24-22 amending personnel policies for Drug and Alcohol Policy (3-0)
• Approved R-197-22 supporting 2023 Municipal PIG Compliance Statement for farmland preservation (3-0)
• Approved R-198-22 authorizing Police Department to amend SOPs for accreditation (3-0)
• Approved R-199-22 to execute Quit Claim Deed for various blocks/lots to Victor F. Rone (3-0)
• Approved R-200-22 and R-203-22 granting tax exemptions for totally disabled veterans (3-0)
• Approved R-201-22, R-202-22, and R-204-22 for tax refunds and overpayment refunds (3-0)
• Approved R-205-22 requesting budget insertion for Opioids Settlement Fund (3-0)
• Approved R-206-22 appointing Dolores Basich as Temporary Part Time Court Clerical Assistant (3-0)

Communications Commission

The commission reviewed a proposal for a third-party website vendor to reduce phone calls to the Township. Members coordinated filming and photography for upcoming December holiday events and discussed content for Channel 9.

• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
• Agreed to use a cover slide for all Channel 9 content
• Agreed that Amanda Gaskill will assist in rendering community videos for Channel 9

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct routine business, including approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, committee updates, and public comment periods. The agenda contains no specific action items or notable proposals.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Next meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the Collection Development Policy. The Board also passed two resolutions related to the renovation project and accepted the Secretary's and Treasurer's reports.

• Adopted Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2022-04 regarding renovation project (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 2022-05 regarding renovation project (unanimous)
• Accepted October 19, 2022 Secretary's Report
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Township Committee

The Township Committee approved several budget adjustments, tax refunds, and the sale of township-owned properties. They also authorized an amended investigation area for redevelopment and introduced a new drug and alcohol personnel policy.

• Approved employment agreement for Matthew Finley (5-0)
• Approved sale of Township owned properties (5-0)
• Approved amending redevelopment study area to include Block 4601 Lot 17 and Block 4724 Lot 4 (5-0)
• Approved insertion of Click it or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over grants into 2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved three separate authorizations for tax overpayment refunds (5-0)
• Approved transfer of funds between specific 2022 budget accounts (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-24-22 regarding Drug and Alcohol Policy (5-0)
• Confirmed review and submission of 2022 Best Practices Inventory (5-0)

Historical Advisory Committee

The committee coordinated staffing and displays for the December 3rd Christmas at the Center event. Members discussed the need for foyer signage to improve visibility of the History Center. The committee is seeking candidates to fill two vacant positions, specifically those with computer skills.

• Volunteered Mrs. Gant, Mrs. Stockinger, and Mrs. Zuba to staff the Center on December 3rd
• Agreed to display nostalgic items including a 1942 Sears catalog reproduction and toys for the December 3rd event
• Confirmed Garden Club will sell ornaments on December 3rd

Recreation Commission

The Commission coordinated logistics for the Christmas at the Center and Senior Citizens Party events. Members discussed the 2023 golf tournament and responded to parent inquiries regarding Delsea Knights football registration fees.

• Confirmed Christmas at the Center event for December 3, 2022
• Scheduled Senior Citizens Party for December 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Confirmed the return of the Coin Drop fundraiser
• Agreed to help set up a meeting for Delsea Knights football parents

Township Committee

The Township Committee approved a tax abatement and exemption agreement for RLS Real Estate of Newfield II LLC. The board also authorized several administrative actions, including the appointment of a school resource officer and a contract for senior lunches.

• Adopted O-21-22 approving tax abatement and exemption for RLS Real Estate of Newfield II LLC (3-0)
• Approved R-172-22 granting Cross River Fiber access to public right of way (3-0)
• Approved R-173-22 authorizing Planning Board investigation for non-condemnation redevelopment (3-0)
• Approved R-174-22 appointing Michael Bozarth as Class III School Resource Officer (3-0)
• Approved R-175-22 authorizing employment agreement for SRO Bozarth (3-0)
• Approved R-176-22 authorizing contract with Nutriserve for senior lunches (3-0)
• Approved R-185-22 authorizing sale of surplus personal property via Govdeals.com (3-0)
• Approved R-186-22 awarding payroll services contract to Primepoint LLC (3-0)

Environmental Commission

The Commission approved the September 26, 2022, meeting minutes. Members reviewed two land use applications and discussed maintenance needs for Malaga Lake Park, including an unstable dock and missing signage.

• Approved September 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Offered no comment on application PB 22-09 (22 Grubb Rd)
• Recommended conditional approval for ZB 22-17 (1720 Harding Hwy) pending DEP and County requirements
• Determined no fall cleanup is needed for Malaga Lake Park

Library Board of Trustees

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, financial and director reports, and public comment periods. No specific action items or notable proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2022
• Treasurer's report on library finances
• Director's report on library operations
• Public comment periods (first and second)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2022. The agenda includes reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Director.

• Review of August 17, 2022 minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public meeting including reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. The agenda includes items for old business, new business, and a closed session.

• Review of July 20, 2022 minutes
• Director's Report
• Treasurer's Report

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular board meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

• Review of Secretary's report and minutes from May 18, 2022
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular board meeting. The board will review reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director.

• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular board meeting. The board will review reports from the secretary, treasurer, and director.

• Review of minutes from March 16, 2022

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and building committee. The agenda includes a new business item regarding LOGIN.

• Review of February 16, 2022 minutes
• Building Committee report
• New business item: LOGIN

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2022 budget and discuss bylaws. The meeting includes reports from the secretary, treasurer, director, and building committee.

• 2022 Budget
• Bylaws
• Building Committee report

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on February 1, 2022. The agenda includes reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, and Director, as well as a discussion of old business.

• Resolution 2022-01 – Award of Contract

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct its annual reorganization. This includes the appointment of officers, committees, and the library attorney.

• Nomination and appointment of officers
• Committee appointments
• Appointment of Library Attorney
• Review of December 15, 2021 minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss library renovations. The board will review bids related to the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act.

• Review of bids for library renovation under the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act