Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to authorize loan guarantees for municipal projects in Readington, Holland, Clinton, Milford, and Lambertville, totaling up to $13.7 million. The meeting also includes resolutions for economic development grants, various capital purchases, and the approval of a new fee schedule for traffic control devices.

• Guarantees for Readington, Holland, Clinton, Milford, and Lambertville municipal projects (up to $13.7M)
• Economic Development Grant to Lambertville Chamber of Commerce ($7,580)
• Contract for Farm Viability Resources Plan ($110,000)
• Contract for network firewall and router replacement ($3.68M)
• Ordinance authorizing new MUTCD fee schedule

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on multiple bond ordinances for capital improvements totaling over $24.5 million, including roadway and bridge projects. They will also consider guaranty ordinances for improvement authority notes for six municipalities, approve insertion of grant revenues, and discuss a bicycle network study application.

• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2026-02 appropriating $8,760,000 for various 2026 capital improvements
• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2026-03 appropriating $8,250,000 for roadway improvements
• Adoption of Bond Ordinance 2026-04 appropriating $7,515,000 for bridge and culvert improvements
• Guaranty ordinances for improvement authority notes totaling $24,300,000 for Readington, Holland, Clinton, Milford, Lambertville, and Raritan townships
• Resolution to apply for $450,000 NJTPA grant for a Bicycle Network Corridor Assessment and Prioritization Study

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The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of contracts, grant authorizations, and interlocal agreements. Items include software maintenance, a memorial construction contract, and several infrastructure and public‑service resolutions. The agenda also contains routine proclamations, public comment, and a consent agenda of routine hires and approvals.

• Approve Requisition #R26-3676 with Computer Square Inc. for software maintenance up to $76,877.56
• Approve contract award to Capela Construction Inc. for Hilltop Reserve Memorial, up to $132,065.00
• Authorize $309,479 Victims of Crime Act grant for the Hunterdon County Victim Assistance Project
• Approve interlocal agreement with Flemington‑Raritan School District for use of county fuel pumps
• Approve plans and specifications for resurfacing County Route 611 & County Route 618 in Raritan, Clinton, and Flemington

The Board unanimously approved a software maintenance contract with Computer Square Inc. and a construction contract for the Hilltop Reserve Memorial. It also authorized the 2026 Fire and EMS Grant Program and approved a series of consent‑agenda items including staff promotions, resolution amendments and upcoming bids for library renovations. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved Requisition #R26-3676 with Computer Square Inc., up to $76,877.56 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Capela Construction Inc. for Hilltop Reserve Memorial, up to $132,065.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized creation of the 2026 Hunterdon County Fire and EMS Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved Claims Register dated June 2, 2026 (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Robert Scott to Assistant Program Analyst (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2026-314 on CWA Local 1036 staff salaries (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2026-06 on the 2026 Hunterdon County holidays schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized Qualified Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for renovations to the Hunterdon County Library North County Branch (unanimous)

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The Board will hold a public hearing and likely adopt the 2026 County Budget, and introduce several bond ordinances totaling over $24.5 million for capital improvements, roadway projects, and bridge repairs. They will also consider resolutions for grants, contract awards, and appointments. The meeting includes proclamations and a report on a rural health grant.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 County Budget
• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2026-02 appropriating $8,760,000 for various capital improvements
• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2026-03 appropriating $8,250,000 for roadway improvements
• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2026-04 appropriating $7,515,000 for bridge and culvert improvements
• Resolution accepting a $401,359 grant from NJ Department of Health for rural preventative health initiatives

The Board adopted the FY2026 County Budget after a public hearing. It approved $9.45 M for open‑space, recreation, farmland and historic preservation, $9.13 M for the County Library operating budget, and two capital financing ordinances totaling $13.32 M. Additional actions included a water‑quality plan amendment, a contract award for data services, and an appointment to the Cultural & Heritage Commission.

• Adopted the 2026 County Budget (motion by Shaun Van Doren, seconded by Susan Soloway; Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Rich, Soloway, Van Doren)
• Approved $9,453,008.80 to be raised in 2026 for Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation (motion by Zachary Rich, seconded by Jeff Kuhl; Yes: all)
• Approved $9,129,950.13 to be raised for the 2026 Operating Budget of the Hunterdon County Library (motion by Shaun Van Doren, seconded by Zachary Rich; Yes: all)
• Introduced Bond Ordinance 2026‑02 appropriating $8,760,000 and authorizing $8,342,857 in bonds (motion by Shaun Van Doren, seconded by Zachary Rich; Yes: all)
• Introduced Capital Ordinance 2026‑09 appropriating $4,560,000 from the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland Preservation and Historic Trust Fund (motion by Jeff Kuhl, seconded by Susan Soloway; Yes: all)
• Consented to the proposed amendment to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan for the Fox Hollow at Readington Development (motion by Shaun Van Doren, seconded by Susan Soloway; Yes: all)
• Approved contract award to BRT Technologies LLC for automated data processing services for the Board of Taxation, not to exceed $653,876.00 (motion by Susan Soloway, seconded by Jeff Kuhl; Yes: all)
• Approved appointment of Helen Lee Meyers to the Cultural & Heritage Commission for a five‑year term (motion by Jeff Kuhl, seconded by Shaun Van Doren; Yes: all)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, beginning with an executive session, followed by public proclamations and a public comment period. Key actions include approving a janitorial services contract for up to $489,132.36 and a courtroom security system contract for $124,353.06, as well as authorizing participation in a tourism directional sign program and a temporary speed limit reduction. A consent agenda covers routine hires, salary adjustments, event approvals, and a property transfer.

• Contract award to ACCSES NJ for janitorial services, $489,132.36 annually
• Contract with Open Systems Integrators Inc. for Justice Center courtroom security system, $124,353.06
• Resolution to participate in NJ Tourist Oriented Directional Signs program on county roads
• Temporary speed limit reduction on County Route 625 (Mechlin Corner Road) in Union Township
• Property transfer of Block 46, Lot 32 and Block 33, Lot 10 in Clinton Township between State, Waste Management, and County

The Board approved several contracts and appointments, including a security system for the Justice Center and employee assistance services. It authorized the county to join the New Jersey Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) program and approved a temporary speed limit reduction on County Route 625. Additional hires, title changes, and event permits were also approved.

• Approved Open Systems Integrators Inc. security system contract up to $124,353.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Nechtem Associates employee assistance contract up to $20,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved ACCSES NJ janitorial services contract up to $489,132.36 (unanimous)
• Authorized participation in NJ Tourist Oriented Directional Signs program (unanimous)
• Approved temporary speed limit reduction for County Route 625 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nancy Dominiani to the Mental Health Board (unanimous)
• Approved multiple seasonal parks ambassador hires (unanimous)
• Approved event permits for High Bridge Soap Box Derby, Criterium Race, and Memorial Day Parade (unanimous)

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The board will introduce the 2026 county budget and vote on resolutions to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. They will also consider a $150,000 tourism marketing contract with Percepture Inc., a $158,250.71 contract for Hilltop Preserve park structures, and several grant applications totaling over $350,000. Multiple proclamations and routine consent agenda items, including personnel actions and interlocal agreements, are also scheduled.

• Introduction of 2026 Hunterdon County budget and resolution to exceed appropriation limits
• $150,000 contract with Percepture Inc. for Explore Hunterdon Tourism Marketing Services
• $158,250.71 contract with Ben Schaffer Recreation Inc. for Hilltop Preserve park structures
• Grant applications: $276,491 for public health preparedness (LINCS) and $75,000 for overdose fatality review
• Amendment to road resurfacing contract for County Route 650 in Raritan Township

The Board adopted the 2026 County Budget and scheduled a public hearing for May 19, 2026. It also approved a $150,000 tourism‑marketing contract with Percepture Incorporated, a $30,000 contract amendment for ARPA accounting services, and a $158,250.71 requisition for Hilltop Preserve park structures. The consent agenda—including the claims register, employee salary agreements, and several staff hires—was approved, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved 2026 County Budget (motion by Shaun Van Doren, unanimous vote)
• Approved $150,000 tourism marketing contract with Percepture Incorporated (motion by Susan Soloway, unanimous vote)
• Approved contract amendment #1 with Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. up to $30,000 (motion by Shaun Van Doren, unanimous vote)
• Approved requisition #R26-2856 with Ben Schaffer Recreation Inc. up to $158,250.71 (motion by Jeff Kuhl, unanimous vote)
• Adopted resolution to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (motion by Susan Soloway, unanimous vote)
• Certified compliance with EEOC Title VII guidance (motion by Jeff Kuhl, unanimous vote)
• Authorized Board of Elections to exceed budget request cap (motion by Zachary Rich, unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda items—including claims register, salary agreements, and staff hires (motion by Shaun Van Doren, unanimous vote)

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The Board of County Commissioners will consider several open space acquisition grants and road maintenance contracts. The meeting includes approvals for municipal grants and the appointment of a special liaison for the county's 250th celebration.

• Contract for resurfacing County Route 650 in Raritan Township not to exceed $1,353,993.50
• Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grants to D&R Greenway for properties in East Amwell Township totaling up to $687,450.00
• Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grants to Readington Township for Fimbel and Wachendorf Woodlot properties totaling up to $243,500.00
• Contract with Trap Rock Industries LLC for road and bridge materials not to exceed $413,850.00
• Municipal Grant to Holland Township for Rigel Ridge Grandstands restoration not to exceed $29,448.07

The Board unanimously approved a $1,363,993.50 contract to resurface County Route 650 in Raritan Township. It also approved several open‑space acquisition assistance grants totaling over $1 M and a $29,448.07 municipal grant to Holland Township for historic preservation. Additional actions included four maintenance‑materials contracts for roads and bridges, hiring appointments for library and human‑services staff, and designating Commissioner Van Doren as special liaison to the 250th Celebration Committee.

• Approved County Bid 2026-04 contract with Meco Inc. to resurface County Route 650 for $1,363,993.50 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grants to D&R Greenway for Buttonwood Corner, Cattail Brook Extension, PKMJ, LLC, and Sourland Farm properties totaling $785,500.00 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grants to Readington Township for Fimbel and Wachendorf Woodlot properties totaling $243,500.00 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved municipal grant to Holland Township for historic preservation of Rigel Ridge Grandstands up to $29,448.07 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved four County Bid 2026-03 contracts for maintenance and repair materials: Gibraltar Rock Inc. $123,425.00; Green Rock Recycling LLC $30,000.00; Herman's Trucking Inc. $54,250.00; Trap Rock Industries LLC $413,850.00 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Appointed Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren as Special Liaison to the Hunterdon County 250th Celebration Committee (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Approved hiring of Mary Feeney (Librarian 1), Lucas Harris (Human Services Aide), Chinmay Kashyap (Intern), and Nicholas H. Cepparulo (Senior Inspector Mosquito Control) (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)
• Authorized County Counsel to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with CWA Local 1036 (Yes: Jeff Kuhl, Zachary Rich, Susan Soloway, Shaun Van Doren)

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The Board will consider several financial actions, including accepting a $146,256 grant from the Highlands Council for the Musconetcong Watershed Management Plan. It will also approve contracts for tree removal at Schick Reserve (up to $99,000), electric and natural gas consultancy services, and earned‑value construction management for the Emergency Services Training Center. Additional routine items on the consent agenda cover staff appointments, grant acceptances, and permits for community events.

• Resolution to accept $146,256 grant for Musconetcong Watershed Management Plan
• Resolution approving up to $99,000 for tree removal at Schick Reserve with Garden State Tree Management
• Resolution approving contract for electric and natural gas consultancy with Concord Engineering Group
• Resolution approving contract with Executrek Systems LLC for earned‑value construction management for the Emergency Services Training Center
• Resolution authorizing $155,617 County Environmental Health Services Act grant

The Board entered executive session and approved several financial actions, including a $146,256 grant for the Musconetcong Watershed Management Plan and a $99,000 tree‑removal contract. Additional contracts for electric/gas consultancy and earned‑value construction services were also approved. The consent agenda items covering hires, reappointments and salary adjustments were adopted, and the Board recognized local high‑school sports teams.

• Entered executive session (4‑0, Zachary Rich absent)
• Accepted $146,256 award from Highlands Council for Musconetcong Watershed Management Plan (5‑0)
• Approved $99,000 tree removal contract with Garden State Tree Management for Schick Reserve (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Concord Engineering Group for electric and natural gas consultancy services (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Executrek Systems LLC for Earned Value Construction and Project Management for Emergency Services Training Center (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including hires, reappointments and salary adjustments (5‑0)
• Recognized Delaware Valley Regional High School wrestling team state championship (5‑0)
• Recognized Delaware Valley Regional High School boys basketball team tournament championship (5‑0)

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The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a budget ordinance to exceed appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The body is also deciding on several technology and infrastructure contracts, including road work in Franklin Township.

• Contract for resurfacing County Route 579 in Franklin Township not to exceed $713,585.48
• Network firewall replacement with Eplus Technology Inc. not to exceed $648,225.43
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-02 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Civic Plus Enterprise license renewal with Software House International not to exceed $102,131.67
• Change Order #4 for Echo Hill Park Dam rehabilitation increasing cost by $37,250.00

The Board approved several contracts and an ordinance. It authorized a $713,585 contract to resurface County Route 579, approved IT purchases totaling about $818,857, and adopted Ordinance 2026‑02 to exceed budget limits. The Board also endorsed the NJTPA Local Safety Action Plan and authorized a bond issue for the Cumberland County Improvement Authority.

• Approved Requisition #R26-0870 for network firewall replacement up to $648,225.43 (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved Requisition #R26-1625 for network assessment and remediation up to $68,500.00 (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved Requisition #R26-1680 for Civic Plus Enterprise license renewal up to $102,131.67 (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved acceptance of the Local Safety Action Plan from NJTPA (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved contract award to CCM Contracting Inc. for resurfacing County Route 579 up to $713,585.48 (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved contract award to Trailblazer Public Affairs, LLC for strategic government communications consulting up to $52,500.00 (vote: all 5 members yes)
• Approved authorization of Cumberland County‑Guaranteed Lease Revenue Bonds for facility development (vote: all 5 members yes)

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on 2026 golf rates for Heron Glen. The body is also considering a temporary budget extension and several professional engineering and waste cleanup contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 regarding Heron Glen Golf Rates for 2026
• Resolution approving the 2026 Temporary Budget Extension
• Contract award to Radiac Research Corporation for Household Hazardous Waste Clean Up Days not to exceed $133,170.00
• Contract amendments for bridge engineering services with Pennoni Associates Inc. ($77,900.00) and French & Parrello Associates ($70,036.60)
• Final cost share approval for a 32.75-acre development easement in Raritan Township (Block 12, Lot 20)

The Board adopted the 2026 Temporary Budget Extension and approved several contract amendments for bridge engineering and hazardous‑waste cleanup. It also authorized the final cost‑share for a 32.75‑acre development easement in Raritan and adopted Ordinance 2026‑01 setting Heron Glen Golf rates. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session and recognized the 2026 New Jersey Agricultural Fair and Junior Agricultural Fair Ambassadors.

• Entered executive session (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Rich, Soloway, Van Doren)
• Recognized Christina Piparo as 2026 NJ Agricultural Fair Ambassador (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Rich, Soloway, Van Doren)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑01 – Heron Glen Golf rates for 2026 (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)
• Approved 2026 Temporary Budget Extension (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)
• Authorized final cost‑share for 32.75‑acre development easement in Raritan (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)
• Approved contract amendment with Pennoni Associates for NJDEP bridge permits, up to $77,900 (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)
• Approved contract amendment with French & Parrella Associates for Bridge WE‑74 design, up to $70,036.60 (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)
• Approved contract award to Radiac Research for hazardous‑waste cleanup, up to $133,170 (Yes: Lanza, Kuhl, Soloway, Van Doren; Absent: Zach Rich)

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The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to approve $525,000 for the New Jersey Historical Commission County History Partnership Program and $200,000 for the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Local Arts Program. The agenda also includes resolutions for economic development grants, victim services funding, and various land use and purchasing contracts.

• Resolution approving $52,500 for New Jersey Historical Commission County History Partnership Program grants
• Resolution approving $200,000 for New Jersey State Council on the Arts Local Arts Program grants
• Resolution approving $13,167 for Borough of Stockton economic development grant
• Resolution approving $240,758.10 for Janitorial Services contract with AAA Facility Solutions LLC
• Resolution approving $2,471,561.00 for Enhancing Local Public Health Infrastructure (ELPHI) Grant

The Board unanimously approved several grant awards, contract awards, and land‑use actions. Major approvals included a $320,011.73 Microsoft Enterprise agreement, a $240,758.10 janitorial services contract, and grant awards of $52,500 for the County History Partnership and $200,000 for the Local Arts Program. The Board also added Clinton Township wastewater chapters to the Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan, approved two preliminary farmland preservation applications, contributed $53,000 to the Improvement Authority, and appointed Jennifer Slotterback to the Human Services Advisory Council.

• Approved $320,011.73 County‑wide Microsoft Enterprise agreement (5-0)
• Approved $240,758.10 janitorial services contract with AAA Facility Solutions LLC (5-0)
• Approved $52,500 County History Partnership grant award (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 Local Arts Program grant award (5-0)
• Approved addition of Clinton Township Wastewater Management Plan chapters to Upper Raritan Water Quality Management Plan (5-0)
• Approved preliminary Farmland Preservation application for Karcher Farm, Holland Township (5-0)
• Approved contribution of $53,000 to the Hunterdon County Improvement Authority (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Slotterback to the Human Services Advisory Council (5-0)

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The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for heavy service trucks, refuse disposal, and insurance services, along with grant agreements for cultural and arts programs. The agenda also includes resolutions for hiring new county employees and modifying existing service agreements.

• Resolution to approve a heavy service truck purchase not to exceed $324,529.25
• Resolution to approve refuse disposal services not to exceed $297,120.00
• Resolution to approve a grant agreement for $52,500.00 with the New Jersey Historical Commission
• Resolution to approve a grant agreement for $200,000.00 with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts
• Resolution to approve a contract award for Risk Manager/Insurance Broker Services

The Commissioners unanimously approved a new Parks & Recreation logo and the Heron Glen Golf Rates ordinance. They authorized two cultural grant agreements totaling $252,500 and a $324,529.25 purchase of a heavy‑service truck with a crane. Additional contract awards for risk management, electronics recycling, and refuse disposal were also approved, along with several committee appointments and routine consent‑agenda items.

• Approved new Parks & Recreation logo (4‑0)
• Approved Heron Glen Golf Rates ordinance for 2026 (4‑0)
• Authorized $52,500 grant to New Jersey Historical Commission (4‑0)
• Authorized $200,000 grant to New Jersey State Council on the Arts (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of heavy service truck with crane, up to $324,529.25 (4‑0)
• Approved contract for Risk Manager/Insurance Broker Services (4‑0)
• Approved contract for Electronics Recycling Program (4‑0)
• Approved contract for refuse and recycling services, up to $297,120.00 (4‑0)

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The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will swear in two new commissioners and appoint a deputy director and director. It will adopt a series of resolutions covering commissioner assignments, working hours, the 2026 temporary budget, and employee salary agreements. The Board will also approve a FY 2026 PSAP grant of $654,052 for firewall upgrades.

• Swearing in of County Commissioner Elect John E. Lanza
• Swearing in of County Commissioner Elect Zachary T. Rich
• Resolution approving the 2026 Temporary Budget for the County
• Resolution authorizing the Director to sign a $654,052 FY 2026 PSAP grant for firewall upgrades
• Resolution approving appointments to the Emergency Management Council