Hunterdon County public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding over $1.2 million in park grants and several open space acquisition grants. The body will also review budget transfers, emergency waste management contracts, and various personnel appointments.
- Award of $1.242 million in Municipal Parks and Recreational Grants
- Open Space Acquisition Grants: $242,500 for 416 Main St (Readington), $79,200 for R&D Realty property (Raritan), and $335,000 for Chaitman property (Kingwood)
- Emergency contract for Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Center operation to Waste Management of New Jersey
- Contract with Hunterdon Medical Center for Corporate Health Services not to exceed $30,000
- VOCA grant subaward of $362,326 for the Hunterdon County Victim Witness Assistance Project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider and vote on a series of resolutions including a $871,635 grant for the 2025 Area Plan Contract Update, additional appropriations for municipal parks, historic preservation and open‑space grants, and several contract awards ranging from $157,400 for landscape maintenance to $353,002 for medical examiner services. It will also address a settlement agreement in a civil action case, a lease renewal for office space at 117‑119 Main Street, and routine appointments and consent‑agenda items.
- Resolution authorizing a $871,635 grant for the 2025 Area Plan Contract Update (Human Services)
- Resolution authorizing an additional $242,000 appropriation for the Municipal Parks Enhancement Grant
- Resolution approving a professional services contract with Steven M. Diamond, D.O. for Medical Examiner Services up to $353,002 annually
- Resolution approving an Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grant of up to $280,500 for the Princeton Research property in East Amwell Township
- Resolution approving a contract award for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services with J Oliva Enterprises LLC up to $157,400
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special telephonic meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the county's health benefits. The primary item is the termination of Hunterdon County’s participation in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP).
- Resolution to terminate Hunterdon County’s participation in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including a contract award to Terradyne Armored Vehicles for a SWAT multi‑purpose vehicle up to $315,145. Additional items include approvals of contracts for copier maintenance ($49,182.71) and forensic server network infrastructure ($52,312.66), as well as grant appropriations for VOCA SART/FNE, MAT, and American Rescue Plan programs. Routine consent‑agenda items such as hires, promotions, and a lease renewal for Deer Path Park will also be considered.
- Resolution to award County Bid 2024-20 to Terradyne Armored Vehicles for a SWAT vehicle, not to exceed $315,145.00
- Resolution to award County Bid 2024-21 to Superior Office Systems for copier maintenance, not to exceed $49,182.71
- Resolution to approve Requisition #R24-7306 with Eplus Technology Inc. for forensic server network infrastructure, not to exceed $52,312.66
- Resolutions requesting budget appropriations for grants: $78,091.00 VOCA SART/FNE, $120,072.00 MAT Grant, $38,673.30 American Rescue Plan Grant
- Resolution authorizing lease renewal agreement with the Hunterdon Football Club for land at Deer Path Park
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to authorize contracts for upgrades to the Lebanon Garage oil/water separator system, medical director services at Hunterdon Medical Center, and various human services grants. The meeting also includes proclamations and a consent agenda covering personnel appointments and claims.
- Lebanon Garage oil/water separator system upgrades (up to $136,230)
- Hunterdon Medical Center Medical Director Services contract (up to $16,000)
- Human Services grants totaling $542,730
- Replacement of Hunterdon County Bridge FC-80
- Schick Reserve Tree Removal
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a requisition for a mobile command unit costing up to $1,893,808.10. Additional items include employee‑benefits and insurance brokerage contracts with Marsh & McLennan, overhead‑door replacements at the Route 12 Complex, and engineering services for a pond remediation project. Routine items such as the consent agenda and various personnel appointments will also be adopted.
- Approve requisition #R24-6453 with Fire And Safety Services LTD for a mobile command unit, not to exceed $1,893,808.10
- Approve year‑two contract award for County RFP 0056‑2023 with Marsh & McLennan Agency for employee benefits consultancy and brokerage services
- Approve three‑year contract award for County RFP 0093‑2022 with Marsh & McLennan Agency for risk manager/insurance broker services‑property and casualty
- Approve requisition #R24-6173 with Jammer Doors for overhead door replacements at the Route 12 Complex, not to exceed $77,000.00
- Approve amendment #1 for County RFP 0049‑2021 with French & Parrello Associates for engineering design of Echo Hill Park pond remediation, not to exceed $29,185.00
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and grant appropriations. The meeting includes an update on 9-1-1 center upgrades and the appointment of a new Department Director of Public Works.
- Contract for rock salt for roads and bridges not to exceed $685,100.00
- 9-1-1 Communications Building Roof Replacement not to exceed $414,789.50
- Two 2024 or newer Ford Police Interceptors Utility not to exceed $119,774.00
- Grant for Mail-In Voter Education Program in the amount of $100,000.00
- North Branch County Library service desks replacement not to exceed $95,635.93
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value contracts for fuel, voting equipment, and watershed planning. The meeting includes decisions on open space grants and a proposed all-way stop in Franklin Township.
- Contract with Griffith-Allied Trucking LLC for unleaded gasoline not to exceed $2,458,800.00
- Municipal Open Space Grant to Raritan Township not to exceed $405,000.00
- Professional Services Agreement with Musconetcong Watershed Association not to exceed $230,268.40
- Open Space Acquisition Assistance Grant to D&R Greenway for Bowditch property not to exceed $60,000.00
- Proposed 'All Way Stop' at the intersection of County Route 612, Hogback Road, and Lower Landsdown Road
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding $1 million in infrastructure grants and approving several public works contracts. The meeting includes discussions on grant appropriations for public health and transportation, as well as arts and heritage programming.
- Award of $1 million in municipal infrastructure grants
- Slurry seal contract for County Route 579 in Delaware, Raritan, and Franklin Townships not to exceed $661,930.91
- Removal of high risk trees on County Route 625 in Alexandria and Union Townships not to exceed $236,400.00
- Architectural and engineering agreement for Emergency Services Training Center not to exceed $370,200.00
- Purchase of a heavy duty rollback tow truck not to exceed $293,985.82
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of County Commissioners
The Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $350,000 appropriation for the 2024 Early Voting Grant. Other items include contracts for park improvements, grant allocations for health and safety programs, and purchasing agreements for county facilities. The meeting also features public comment, proclamations, and routine consent agenda items.
- Resolution to appropriate $350,000 for the 2024 Early Voting Grant in the County Budget
- Resolution approving Requisition #R24-5269 with Ben Schaffer Recreation Inc. for a fitness pavilion at Deer Path Park, up to $143,206.65
- Resolution approving Requisition #R24-5262 with Weatherproof Technologies Inc. for Senior Center roof replacement, up to $437,260.86
- Resolution approving contract amendment with V-COMM LLC for professional engineering and design services for a new communications tower on the Jugtown Preserve Property, up to $35,010.00
- Resolution approving Requisition #R24-5439 with Gentilini Chevrolet LLC for a cargo van, up to $49,281.59