Hunterdon County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners adopted resolutions accepting grants and contracts, including a $162,000 VOCA grant for the SANE/SART program, a $200,000 federal transit grant for the LINK system, and a $71,416 state opioid innovation grant. They also approved a $45,000 historical commission grant, a $30,000 occupational health contract with Hunterdon Medical Center, and a $24,300 HVAC engineering contract. Additionally, the board issued proclamations honoring an Eagle Scout and a ranger for lifesaving actions.

• $162,000 VOCA grant for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Response Team program
• $200,000 federal transit grant for LINK Transportation System for seniors and disabled
• $71,416 state innovation grant for opioid use disorder prevention and treatment
• $45,000 New Jersey Historical Commission grant for local historical organizations
• $71,933.80 purchase of a boom mower from Power Place Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions and a capital ordinance. Key actions include a $2 million appropriation from the Open Space Trust Fund for improvements to Deer Path Park, a $358,000 grant to the Chamber of Commerce Foundation for business support, and a $12,000 allocation for workforce development training. The board also authorized a lease with the Chamber of Commerce for office space and accepted state contracts for homelessness prevention and substance abuse services.

• Capital Ordinance 2022-11: $2,000,000 from Open Space Trust Fund for Deer Path Park improvements including playground equipment, ADA paths, restrooms, pavilion, and softball fields
• Resolution 2022-895: $358,000 grant to Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Foundation for business education and entrepreneurship center
• Resolution 2022-894: $12,000 from American Rescue Plan to Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board for career training and summer youth employment
• Resolution 2022-896: $162,800 state contract with NJ Division of Family Development for homelessness prevention assistance
• Resolution 2022-893: Lease agreement with Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce for Economic Development office space

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Hunterdon County Development Review Committee will meet to review and take action on several subdivision and site plan applications. Items include a major subdivision at 68 Route 31 in Raritan, a site plan for Raritan Junction on Junction Road and Route 523, and a site plan for Tallin Farm on Fairmont Road in Tewksbury. The committee will also ratify staff determinations on non-county applications.

• Major subdivision application M2221.003 for 68 Route 31, Raritan (Block 5, Lots 5.01,12,13)
• Site plan application N2221.003 for 68 Route 31, Raritan (Block 5, Lots 5.02,12,13)
• Site plan application R2221.001 for Raritan Junction, Junction Rd and Rt 523, Raritan (Block 16, Lots 2/16.04, 41.03/41.04)
• Site plan application N2224.002 for Tallin Farm, 141 Fairmont Rd, Tewksbury (Block 6.04, Lot 12)

Professional Advisory Committees on Mental Health & on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (PAC) (PACADA)

The Professional Advisory Committees on Mental Health and on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse will meet jointly to hear a presentation from the SHE Program of Family Guidance and to set meeting dates for 2023. The meeting also includes approval of September 2022 minutes and updates from the Mental Health Board, Division of Mental Health Services, and the County.

• Presentation by Linda Vendome and Tia Blackwill on the SHE Program of Family Guidance
• Approval of draft minutes from September 2022 meeting
• Setting of 2023 meeting dates
• Updates from Mental Health Board, Division of Mental Health Services, and County

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will introduce a $2 million capital ordinance for improvements to Deer Path Park, funded by the Open Space Trust Fund, and consider a discretionary spending freeze through year-end to combat inflation. Other items include grant applications for 911 center equipment upgrades, flood mitigation, and property acquisitions, as well as introduction of new golf course rates for 2023.

• Introduction of Capital Ordinance 2022-11 appropriating $2,000,000 from the Open Space Trust Fund for Deer Path Park improvements
• Resolution authorizing a $1,000,000 grant application for equipment upgrades in the Hunterdon County 911 Communications Center
• Resolution authorizing a $1,625,000 grant application to provide financial assistance for elevating homes in the floodplain
• Resolution authorizing a $625,000 grant application to acquire severe repetitive loss properties
• Introduction of Ordinance 2022-12 amending Heron Glen Golf Course rates for 2023

County Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Hunterdon County Agriculture Development Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on Resolution 2022-04 to preserve Barnes Farm in Raritan Township and Resolution 2022-05 regarding West View Vineyards' right-to-farm status. The board will also hear updates on a farm plan, receive staff and monitoring reports, and take public comment.

• Resolution 2022-04: Barnes Farm Preservation, Kingwood Block 6 Lot 23.02
• Resolution 2022-05: West View Vineyards right-to-farm matter, Raritan Twp. Block 25 Lot 4
• SADC Direct Easement Local Notice: Tewksbury Township Block 9 Lots 2, 6, 6.01, & 6.03 and Califon Borough Block 27 Lot 3
• Farm Plan Update by Barbara Davis of The Land Conservancy of NJ
• State Board of Agriculture Right to Farm in New Jersey Survey discussion

County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS)

The County Alliance Steering Subcommittee will convene to approve past meeting minutes, receive updates on county and municipal alliance programs, and discuss the FY2024 County Municipal Plan Grant Process. The meeting also includes unfinished business on DMHAS funding and the MAGS system.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 and September 14, 2022
• County update and Municipal Alliance Program reports
• Discussion of DMHAS funding
• Update on MAGS system
• FY2024 County Municipal Plan Grant Process

Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The Hunterdon County Transportation Advisory Committee will convene virtually on November 9, 2022, to review and discuss several items including a bus upfitting update, NVRA mailouts, a by-laws update, and an overview of the 2023 LINK program. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from September 14, 2022, and reports from transportation, system operations, fiscal, and NJ Transit representatives. Public comments will be accepted at the end of the meeting.

• Discussion of 2023 LINK Overview
• By-Laws Update
• Bus Upfitting Update
• NVRA Mailouts
• Membership Terms ending soon

Mental Health Board (MHB)

The Hunterdon County Mental Health Board will convene virtually on November 3, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes approval of October 2022 minutes, reports from the county and state, and a NAMI Hunterdon update. New business items are Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, a stigma update, and setting 2023 meeting dates.

Planning Board

The Hunterdon County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 6 meeting and receive updates on farmland preservation, open space, GIS, and planning. The Development Review Committee will meet immediately after the board meeting to review development applications.

• Development Review Committee meetings scheduled for Nov. 3 and Nov. 17, 2022
• Farmland preservation update from Bob Hornby
• Open space update from Bill Millette
• GIS update from Patty Leidner
• Planning update from Katherine Fullerton

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee is meeting on November 3, 2022, to review subdivision and site plan applications. Items include a major subdivision at 7 Delevan Street in Lambertville, a minor subdivision at 5 Leslie Court in Raritan, and a site plan for JW Congregation Support, Inc. on Route 22 in Readington. The committee will also ratify staff determinations on which applications do not require County Planning Board approval.

• Major subdivision: 7 Delevan Street, Lambertville (Block 1028, Lot 20)
• Minor subdivision: 5 Leslie Court, Raritan (Block 63.11, Lot 9)
• Site plan: JW Congregation Support, Inc., 3480 Route 22, Readington (Block 15, Lot 23)
• Committee to ratify staff determinations on non-county applications

Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (LACADA)

The Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will convene to approve minutes from May and September 2022, receive reports on county and regional updates, and conduct new business including nominations for chair/vice-chair and a presentation on the SHE Program from Family Guidance. The committee will also set meeting dates for 2023.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2022 and September 21, 2022
• Nominations for chair and vice-chair positions
• Presentation on the SHE Program by Linda Vendome and Tia Blackwill of Family Guidance
• Setting of 2023 meeting dates

Youth Services Commission (YSC)

The Youth Services Commission will convene to approve minutes from September 7, 2022, discuss a budget modification request, and receive a presentation from Acenda Inc. The meeting also includes updates on current trends, community engagement, and reports from various youth-serving agencies.

• Approval of September 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Budget modification request discussion
• Presentation by Acenda Inc.
• Reports from Children's Interagency Coordinating Council, Juvenile Justice Commission, and other agencies

Board of County Commissioners

The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, starting with an executive session. The agenda includes resolutions to accept a $9,618 Right to Know Grant, approve a $7,500 audit contract, and appoint a member to the Agriculture Development Board. A consent agenda covers routine items such as claims, personnel actions, and contracts, including a $207,610 permeable paver parking lot, two police interceptors totaling $102,944, and $55,200 for body-worn cameras.

• Resolution to accept $9,618 Right to Know Grant for Health Department
• Contract award to Suplee, Clooney & Company for $7,500 audit of Housing Services
• Requisition for $207,610 permeable paver parking lot with Murray Paving & Concrete
• Two requisitions for police interceptor utilities from Winner Ford totaling $102,944.42
• Requisition for $55,200 in body-worn cameras from Watchguard Video for Sheriff's Office

The Board of County Commissioners approved several state grants for health and aging services and authorized the purchase of two police interceptor utilities. They also approved a contract for a permeable paver parking lot and finalized payments for the reconstruction of County Bridge C-32. Additionally, the Board appointed Alex Hammerstone to the Agriculture Development Board.

• Approved $9,618 Right to Know Grant for Health Department (5-0)
• Approved $1,045,332 Area Plan Contract Update grant (5-0)
• Approved $107,180 Statewide Respite Care Program grant (5-0)
• Approved two police interceptor utility purchases from Winner Ford for $51,472.21 each (5-0)
• Approved $207,610.02 contract with Murray Paving & Concrete, LLC for permeable paver parking lot (5-0)
• Approved $55,200 for body worn cameras for the Office of the Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $45,734.53 to CMS Construction for Bridge C-32 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Alex Hammerstone to the Agriculture Development Board (5-0)

Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC)

The Hunterdon County Human Services Advisory Council will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a Point in Time Overview for 2022, hear updates from the Bylaws Committee, and receive reports from county and state human services agencies. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022
• Point in Time Overview 2022 presentation
• Bylaws Committee update
• Reports from County Department of Human Services, NJ Department of Human Services, and NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a $4 million contract for restoration of the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, along with several budget insertions and grant acceptances. A public hearing and adoption of a $600,000 capital ordinance for courthouse improvements are also scheduled.

• Resolution to award $4,041,399 contract to John O'Hara Company for Historic Courthouse restoration
• Public hearing and adoption of $600,000 capital ordinance for courthouse improvements from Open Space Trust Fund
• Budget insertion of $726,000 from American Rescue Plan Act
• Acceptance of $75,000 Overdose Fatality Review Team grant
• Historic preservation grants: $62,400 for Prallsville silo, $87,988 for Lambertville Jail, $81,226 for Solitude House

Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Systems Committee (CEAS)

The Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Systems Committee will convene to review reports on the Homeless Prevention Program, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), all provided by Family Promise of Hunterdon County. They will also discuss the Point In Time count results.

• Homeless Prevention Program report from Family Promise of Hunterdon County
• HPRP update from Family Promise
• Tri-County Continuum of Care report
• EFSP update from Family Promise
• Point In Time count debrief

County Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Hunterdon County Agriculture Development Board will hold a public hearing on a Right to Farm matter for West View Vineyards in Raritan Township. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing: West View Vineyards, Raritan Twp., Block 25 Lot 4 (Right to Farm matter)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 regular meeting
• Staff reports on monitoring and farm plan updates

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee will meet to review development applications. The agenda includes a site plan for AK Investments, LLC warehouses on Mineokoning Road in Raritan.

• Site Plan: AK Investments, LLC, Warehouses, 25 Mineokoning Road, Raritan

Mental Health Board (MHB)

The Mental Health Board is meeting to review minutes from September 1, 2022, and receive updates from the county, state, and NAMI Hunterdon. The board will also discuss CIT training and stigma updates.

• Presentation by Elizabeth Bayne of 'A New Way' Counseling and Psychotherapy Service
• CIT Training discussion
• Stigma Update
• Approval of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve several state grants for youth and health services and authorize capital improvements. The body is also reviewing various personnel appointments and interlocal agreements.

• Capital Ordinance 2022-10: $600,000 for general capital improvements to the Historic Courthouse
• State/Community Partnership Grant Program: $303,094.00 for the Comprehensive County Youth Service Plan Update 2023
• Childhood Lead Grant: $49,800.00 from the State of New Jersey Department of Health
• Final Change Order 1 with Vollers Excavating: $16,932.80 for emergency repairs to Bridge P-162 in Frenchtown
• Interlocal agreement between Delaware Valley Regional High School and the Hunterdon County Sheriff Department for School Class III Law Enforcement Officers

County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS)

The County Alliance Steering Subcommittee is meeting to review updates on the FY2023 County Municipal Plan Grant process and DMHAS funding. The body will also discuss the MAGS system and membership renewal.

• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• FY2023 County Municipal Plan Grant Process Update
• DMHAS Funding discussion
• MAGS System discussion
• CASS Membership Renewal

County Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Hunterdon County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss staff and farm plan updates. The board will review a SADC local notice for Franklin and preliminary approvals for the Amwell Valley Conservancy.

• SADC Local Notice: Franklin Block 43 Lots 15 & 20
• Preliminary Approval: Amwell Valley Conservancy (East Amwell Block 8 Lots 25, 26, & 26.02)
• Preliminary Approval: Amwell Valley Conservancy (West Amwell Block 7 Lots 8, 8.07, 8.08, & 15)
• Right To Farm Matter: West View Vineyards, Raritan Twp. Block 25 Lot 4 (carried to October 13)

Youth Services Commission (YSC)

The Youth Services Commission is meeting to approve the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update and application. The body will also discuss subcommittee appointments and community engagement.

• Approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update application review and approval
• Subcommittee appointments
• Community engagement discussion

Planning Board

The meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of July 7, 2022, minutes and staff updates. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Approval of July 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on Farmland, Open Space, GIS, and Planning
• County Engineer's update
• Development Review Committee meeting to follow

Development Review Committee (DRC)

The Development Review Committee is meeting to review applications for major and minor subdivisions and site plans. The committee will consider projects in Raritan, Lambertville, Clinton Twp, and Union.

• Subaru Dealership, 167 Route 31, Raritan
• HMC Phillips Barber Expansion, 72 Alexander Avenue, Lambertville
• Hunterdon County Vocational School, 1445 Route 31, Clinton Twp
• Bonnell Tavern, 2 Route 513, Union

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve several infrastructure contracts, accept state grants for recycling and law enforcement, and vote on various personnel appointments.

• Contract for reconstruction of Culvert W-115 Alexauken Creek Road not to exceed $731,414.23
• Engineering design for Pine Hill Road Bridge FC-80 replacement not to exceed $257,470.44
• Pedestrian bridge for Prescott Brook award to CMI Limited Company not to exceed $106,689.00
• Acceptance of $162,000 Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) Grant from NJ DEP
• Acceptance of $123,809.50 grant for the Prosecutor's Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force

Cultural and Heritage Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on a tourism initiative from the Director of Economic Development. Members will also review reports on the Local Arts Program and the County History Partnership Program.

• Tourism Initiative presentation by Marc Saluk
• Revolution NJ (formerly NJ250) update
• County History Partnership Program (CHPP) application and report
• Local Arts Program (LAP) and Special Project Grants report
• Marker Committee/HuntHistory project discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering several bond and capital ordinances to fund roadway, bridge, and emergency services improvements. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new County Administrator and the allocation of various state grants.

• Bond Ordinance 2022-01 for roadway improvements appropriating $6,100,000.00
• Bond Ordinance 2022-02 for bridge and culvert improvements appropriating $5,480,000.00
• Bond Ordinance 2022-03 for Emergency Services Training Center Phase II appropriating $3,500,000.00
• Capital Ordinance 2022-05 for open space and farmland preservation appropriating $4,720,090.00
• Contract with Capital Paving & Contracting, LLC for road resurfacing not to exceed $2,797,361.80

Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Systems Committee (CEAS)

The Comprehensive Emergency Assistance Systems Committee is meeting to review reports on homeless prevention and emergency food programs. The body will also conduct an election of officers and discuss Pathways to Recovery.

• Election of Officers
• Homeless Prevention Program report from Family Promise of Hunterdon County
• HPRP Update from Family Promise
• EFSP Update from Family Promise
• Tri-County Continuum of Care report

County Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

The Hunterdon County Agriculture Development Board will discuss soil protection standards and a request for comments from the SADC. The board is also reviewing a commercial farm certification and a Century Farm Award nomination.

• Discussion of Soil Protection Standards and SADC Request for Comments
• Century Farm Award nomination for Cervenka Farm
• Commercial Farm Certification for West View Vineyards, Raritan Twp. Block 24 Lot 4

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing an application from Waste Management to increase tipping fees for municipal solid waste. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Commissioner Jeff Kuhl and the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for HVAC and human services.

• Hearing on Waste Management application to increase tipping fees at the Hunterdon County Transfer Station
• Grant of $383,000 in American Rescue Funds to Hunterdon County Vocational School District for HVAC replacement
• Grant of $300,000 in American Rescue Funds for mental health, substance use, housing, and domestic violence services
• Preliminary approval for Collins Farm (Block 40.02, Lot 1) in East Amwell for farmland preservation
• Contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for $40,170.00

Mental Health Board (MHB)

The Mental Health Board is meeting to review agency updates and state and county reports. The session includes a presentation by Amy Villano-Acenda and planning for Community Day on June 11.

• Approval of April 7, 2022 and May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• 988 Rollout update
• Mental Health Awareness Month status
• CCP Plan and stigma planning
• Community Day June 11

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve May 5 minutes and receive updates from county staff and department heads. The agenda consists of procedural reports and updates.

• Approval of May 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff updates on Farmland, Open Space, GIS, Project Management, and Planning
• Department Head’s Report on May 2022 staff activity
• Development Review Committee meeting following the main board meeting

Shade Tree Commission

The Hunterdon County Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss tree diseases and the 5-year Community Forestry Plan. The body will also review tree removals and planting projects.

• Discussion of Beech Leaf Disease, Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, and Bacteria Leaf Scorch
• Hazardous tree removal
• Goals for 5-year Community Forestry Plan
• Blue Star Memorial planting
• Landscaping stone removal at the North County Library