Manchester public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings on a redevelopment plan for Block 62 and ordinances to update the Township Code and non-bargaining employee salaries. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering tax cancellations, EMS fee changes, and various contracts.
- Ordinance #23-35: Redevelopment Plan for Block 62, Lots 30 and 31.01
- Ordinance #23-45: Amending salary ranges for non-bargaining unit employees
- Resolution #23-462: Establishing new Emergency Medical Services fees
- Resolution #23-465: Renewal of Manchester Township Energy Aggregation Procurement Cooperative
- Resolution #23-474: Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U. Local 32 - Supervisor Unit
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings and take final action on several ordinances, including a redevelopment plan and land acquisition from the Borough of Lakehurst. The meeting also includes a presentation for the NJ Governor's We Value our Veterans Community Award.
- Ordinance #23-35: Redevelopment Plan for Block 62, Lots 30 and 31.01
- Ordinance #23-42: Acquisition of Block 50, Lt 1 from the Borough of Lakehurst
- Ordinance #23-38: Amending Chapter 326 of the Township Code regarding Rent Leveling
- Ordinance #23-43: Amending Chapter 430 of the Township Code regarding Water and Sewer
- Resolution #23-447: American Rescue Plan YR2024 Grant
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several ordinances, including a special emergency appropriation for property reassessment and the purchase of land at Whitings Terrace. The body is also discussing updates to rent leveling and land use codes.
- Special emergency appropriation of $850,000 for real property reassessment (Ordinance #23-39)
- Purchase of land at Whitings Terrace from Realty Ownership Ventures Inc. for $41,628.00 (Ordinance #23-37)
- Redevelopment Plan for Block 62, Lots 30 and 31.01 (Ordinance #23-35)
- Acquisition of Block 50, Lt 1 from the Borough of Lakehurst (Ordinance #23-42)
- Amendments to Township Code regarding Rent Leveling and Land Use and Development
Council Meeting
The Council is discussing several new ordinances, including a special emergency appropriation for property reassessment and the purchase of land at Whitings Terrace. The body is also reviewing updates to rent leveling and land use codes.
- Proposed $850,000 emergency appropriation for real property reassessment
- Proposed $41,628.00 purchase of land at Whitings Terrace from Realty Ownership Ventures Inc.
- Final action on Ordinance #23-36 regarding stop intersections
- Proposed acquisition of an easement from Manchester Apartments LLC (Block 44, Lot 15.05)
- Proposed amendments to 'Rent Leveling' and 'Land Use and Development' codes
Council Meeting
The Township Council is deciding on the sale of a municipal lot and the introduction of a new redevelopment plan. The body is also reviewing the 2022 audit and its corresponding corrective action plan.
- Final action on sale of Block 1.304 Lot 34 (721 Wellington Avenue) to Jessica Weisman for $10,000.00
- Introduction of Redevelopment Plan for Block 62, Lots 30 and 31.01
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 7 Traffic, Section 7-23 regarding stop intersections
- Certification of CY2022 Audit and approval of the Corrective Action Plan
- Appointment of John Zupan as Special Law Enforcement Class 3 Officer
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the first reading of an ordinance to sell township land at 721 Wellington Avenue. The body is also deciding on the final sale of three parcels to Adam and Shelly Lowe and reviewing several routine financial and purchasing resolutions.
- Proposed sale of Block 1.304 Lot 34 (721 Wellington Avenue) to Jessica Weisman for $10,000.00
- Final action on sales of 451 Foster Street ($403.00), 400 Bleeker Street ($672.00), and 460 Bleeker Street ($403.00) to Adam and Shelly Lowe
- Contract for 60 Unication G5 Dualband UHF Digital Pagers and accessories from Wireless Electionics Inc.
- Contract with Allied Control Services Inc. for Booster Station 2, Well #6, VFD Replacements
- Extension of bid 21-16 for well drilling to AC Schultes
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the first reading of three ordinances to sell municipal lots to Adam and Shelly Lowe. The body is also considering an employment agreement for the Chief of Police and a memorandum of understanding for blue collar employees.
- Proposed sale of 451 Foster Street for $403.00
- Proposed sale of 400 Bleeker Street for $672.00
- Proposed sale of 460 Bleeker Street for $403.00
- Employment agreement for the Chief of Police
- Sewer interconnection MOU with US Air Force Joint Base McQuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Council Meeting
The Council is deciding whether to award a contract for electric generation services for the Manchester Energy Aggregation Procurement Cooperative (MEAPC). The body is rejecting current price proposals and keeping the request for proposals open for up to 92 days.
- Resolution 23-351: No award of contract for third-party power supplier for MEAPC program
Council Meeting
The Council will consider final action on several ordinances involving the sale of township land and updates to traffic intersection rules. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for tax cancellations for disabled veterans and a recreation contract.
- Sale of 2128 First Avenue to Jeffrey Jerman for $45,000.00
- Sale of 833 Englemere Avenue to Jeffrey Jerman for $45,000.00
- Sale of 501 Englemere Avenue to Breckenridge Properties, LLC for $25,000.00
- Sale of Madison Avenue property to Moshe Wolfson for $9,800.00
- Amendment to Chapter 7 Traffic, Section 7-24 regarding Multi-way Intersections
Council Meeting
The Council will vote on final action for landlord registration amendments and two property sales. They will also introduce several new ordinances for land exchanges and property sales, including three parcels to Jeffrey Jerman.
- Ordinance #23-20: Amending and Supplementing Chapter 242 'Landlord Registration'
- Ordinance #23-26: Sale of 2128 First Avenue to Jeffrey Jerman for $45,000.00
- Ordinance #23-27: Sale of 833 Englemere Avenue to Jeffrey Jerman for $45,000.00
- Ordinance #23-28: Sale of 501 Englemere Avenue to Breckenridge Properties, LLC for $25,000.00
- Resolution #23-321: Insertion of revenue for the Federal Opioid Settlement Grant
Council Meeting
The Township Council is discussing an ordinance to establish a $100 annual registration fee for landlords and requiring Certificates of Occupancy for rental units. The body is also considering the sale of two municipal lots and various administrative resolutions.
- Ordinance #23-20: Proposed $100 annual registration fee per rental property
- Ordinance #23-23: Proposed sale of Block 85.17 Lot 39 (Lakewood Avenue) to Jaqueline Gonzalez Ibarra
- Ordinance #23-24: Proposed sale of Block 1.354 Lot 14 (Montgomery Avenue) to David & Jamie Green
- Resolution #23-309: Award of Bid 23-09 for Emergency Vehicle Repair to Blaze Emergency Equipment
- Resolution #23-308: Sub Recipient Agreement for 2023 CDBG Grant for Whiting Municipal Annex improvements
Council Meeting
The Council will meet to review bills for the Current and Utility funds and act on a consent agenda. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and contract negotiations, specifically regarding non-union salary raises.
- Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1518-33-002-004 to Manchester Rt 70 LLC
- Release of escrow for Orgo-Thermit Inc. at 3500 Colonial Drive North
- Support for Ocean County Natural Lands Trust acquisition of open space across several blocks and lots
- Reimbursement agreements with various qualified private communities
- Donation of Township-possessed equipment
Council Meeting
The Council will hold public hearings and final votes on several ordinances, including rental regulations and zoning map amendments. The body is also considering a bond ordinance to fund capital equipment for the Police Department and Volunteer Fire Company.
- Bond Ordinance #23-22: $2,000,000 for Police Department and Volunteer Fire Company equipment
- Ordinance #23-19: New rental regulations and bonding requirements
- Ordinance #23-09: Amendments to the Zoning Map
- Resolution #23-287: Appointment of Acacia Financial Group, Inc. as Financial Advisor
- Resolution #23-290: Formal opposition to the January 2024 NJ Turnpike Authority toll hike
Council Meeting
The Council will conduct a public hearing to adopt the CY2023 Municipal Budget, including an amendment to add $125,918.47 for Clean Communities. The meeting also includes votes on several land sales, easements, and updates to township codes regarding towing and invasive plants.
- Adoption of CY2023 Municipal Budget with total general revenues of $45,147,794.69
- Proposed $2,000,000 bond ordinance for Police Department and Volunteer Fire Company equipment
- Ordinance to authorize the sale of Block 1.23 Lots 11, 12, & 13 to Braian Navarro Granados
- Ordinance to vacate portions of Burnside Street (Block 1.339 Lot 5 and Block 1.340 Lots 22-25)
- Issuance of a new Plenary Retail Distribution Liquor License to Manchester Liquors LLC
Council Meeting
The Township Council will vote on several land exchanges and the appropriation of $150,000 for the remediation of Well #4. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances regarding property sales, towing codes, and invasive plants.
- Ordinance #23-14: Appropriating $150,000 for the remediation of Well #4
- Ordinance #23-11: Vacation of portions of Burnside Street (Block 1.339 Lot 5 and Block 1.340 Lots 22-25)
- Ordinance #23-15: Proposed sale of Block 1.23 Lots 11, 12, & 13 on Second Avenue to Braian Navarro Granados
- Ordinance #23-16: Amendments to Township Code Chapter 396 regarding 'Towing'
- Resolution #23-252: Award of contract to ABS Electric for Well #5 VFD Installation
Council Meeting
The Township Council is introducing the 2023 Municipal Budget with total general appropriations of $45,021,876.22. The body is also considering land exchanges, zoning amendments, and a public hearing regarding Comcast.
- Introduction of 2023 Municipal Budget with $25,790,522.15 to be raised by taxes
- Appropriation of $150,000 for the remediation of Well #4
- Proposed land exchanges with Jeffrey Jerman (Block 1.317 and Block 1.131/1.191)
- Proposed vacation of portions of Burnside Street (Block 1.339 and 1.340)
- Amending Township Code Chapter 245 (Land Use and Development) and Chapter 267 (Mobile Homes and Trailers)
Council Meeting
The Council is taking final action on a capital ordinance to fund a water interconnection between Lakehurst and Manchester. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering various contracts, appointments, and the establishment of recreation program fees.
- Ordinance #23-10: $225,000 for water interconnection construction between Lakehurst and Manchester
- Resolution #23-218: Establishing 2023 Spring/Summer Program & Camp fees
- Resolution #23-221: Contract for CGP&H as Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing Matters
- Resolution #23-222: Appointment of Richard Chevrier as Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer
- Resolution #23-219: Contract with Magic Touch Construction via Educational Services Commission of NJ
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to take final action on land use and budget ordinances and introduce new measures regarding zoning and mobile homes. The body will also consider a capital ordinance for a water interconnection between Lakehurst and Manchester.
- Ordinance #23-10: $225,000 for a water interconnection between Lakehurst and Manchester
- Ordinance #23-04: Amending Chapter 245 'Land Use and Development' regarding Pinelands stormwater regulations
- Ordinance #23-07: Exceeding the Municipal Budget Cost of Living Allowance and establishing a CAP Bank
- Ordinance #23-08: Amending land use and mobile home/trailer codes
- Resolution #23-205: Sewer and water shared services agreement with Jackson Township MUA
Council Meeting
The Township Council is reviewing ordinances regarding employee salary ranges and a budget increase for a cost of living allowance. The body is also considering several contracts for legal, veterinary, and water treatment services.
- Ordinance #23-06: $53,000 for police locker room and shower upgrades
- Ordinance #23-07: Proposal to exceed municipal budget cost of living allowance and establish a CAP bank
- Resolution #23-190: Awarding bid for Wells 7 & 8 Radium Removal Treatment Plant Operation to Water Remediation Technologies
- Resolutions #23-174 to #23-178: Tax cancellations for disabled veterans and a widow of a disabled veteran
- Resolution #23-191: Water Shared Services Agreement with Lakehurst
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a capital ordinance for police facility upgrades and a land use code amendment. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering various shared service agreements, grant applications, and contract awards.
- Ordinance #23-06: Appropriating $53,000 for police locker rooms and showers upgrades
- Ordinance #23-04: Amending Chapter 245 'Land Use and Development' of the Township Code
- Resolution #23-150: Canceling taxes for a disabled veteran at 1716 Third Avenue
- Resolution #23-161: Appointing E. David Millard, Esq. as Special Legal Counsel
- Resolution #23-163: Shared Services Agreement with Toms River Township for Spillman Public Safety Systems
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to take final action on ordinances regarding government administration and the restructuring of the utilities department. The body will also introduce new ordinances for rent leveling and land use and development.
- Ordinance #23-03 to create a 'Rent Leveling' chapter in the Township Code
- Ordinance #23-02 to eliminate the Department of Utilities and re-establish the Division of Utilities
- Resolution #23-117 calling for a moratorium on all offshore wind activity
- Resolution #23-083 for a software maintenance agreement with Edmunds GovTech
- Resolution #23-112 for a shared service agreement with Ocean County for water main relocation on County Route 571
Council Meeting
The Township Council is considering a resolution to oppose a proposed NJDEP settlement with BASF Corporation regarding the Ciba Geigy Toms River Superfund Site. The body is also scheduling an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Resolution #23-073: Requesting NJDEP extend the comment period and hold public information sessions regarding the Ciba Geigy site settlement
- Resolution #23-076: Authorization to enter executive session for personnel discussions
Council Meeting
The Council is considering ordinances to restructure the Department of Utilities into a Division of Utilities and update government administration codes. The meeting includes a large volume of professional appointments and the approval of various service contracts.
- Ordinance #23-02 to eliminate the Department of Utilities and re-establish the Division of Utilities
- Appointment of Lauren R. Staiger as Township Attorney
- Appointment of Morgan Engineering, LLC as Township Engineer
- Contract for painting the Route 37 Water Storage Tank (Resolution #23-052)
- Release of Planning Board Escrow for 808 Second Avenue (Resolution #23-053)
Council Meeting
The Township Council is meeting to swear in the Mayor and Council members and elect leadership. The body is considering a consent agenda featuring temporary 2023 budget appropriations, various municipal appointments, and updates to tax and utility collection policies.
- Swearing in of Mayor Arace and Council members Hankins and Conniff
- Awarding a bid for the East Treatment Facility #5 Decant Project to Derstine Company, LLC
- Setting interest rates for delinquent taxes and utilities at 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% on amounts over $1,500
- Authorizing the Tax Collector to conduct a municipal lien sale
- Temporary appointments for Township Attorney, Township Engineer, and Municipal Prosecutor