Medford Lakes public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
The Borough Council approved a change order to extend the timeline and increase the cost of a collection system lining project. The council also authorized year-end budgetary transfers and renewed a shared services agreement for municipal court services with Shamong Township.
- Approved Change Order Number 3 for Collection System Lining Improvements, increasing price by $144,621.67 to a total of $4,780,024.67 and extending completion to March 31, 2023 (4-0-1)
- Approved Resolution 137-22 to transfer $24,705.00 among various 2022 Municipal Budget line items (4-0-1)
- Approved Resolution 138-22 to execute a Shared Services Agreement with Shamong Township for Municipal Court services (4-0-1)
- Approved the Bill List (4-0-1)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a setback variance for a residential addition and granted a minor subdivision via lot line adjustment. The board also approved the bill list.
- Approved PB10-2022 setback variance for 18ft x 26ft mother-in-law suite with landscaping requirement (11-0-0)
- Approved Resolution Number 10-2022 granting minor subdivision approval by lot line adjustment on Block 30056, Lots 2495-2498 and 2499-2502 (11-0-0)
- Approved the Bill List (11-0-0)
Borough Council
The Council approved the insertion of a $90,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant into the 2022 budget. They also extended the completion date for collection system lining improvements to March 31, 2023. Other actions included authorizing budgetary transfers and a shared snow removal agreement with Burlington County.
- Introduced Ordinance 692 to convey an easement to Riviera Pizza (Stokes Rd Properties, LLC)
- Approved Resolution 127-22 to add $90,000 ARPA grant for police software and fuel
- Approved Resolution 128-22 extending Insituform Technologies, LLC sewer project to March 31, 2023
- Approved Resolution 129-22 for 2022 budgetary transfers totaling $101,900
- Authorized contracts for leaf/brush disposal and sewer maintenance with Britton Industries, Inc. and Coastline Construction, LLC
- Approved shared snow removal agreement with Burlington County (Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2024)
- Granted raffle license to PTA Saint Mary of the Lakes for December 23, 2022
- Approved tree removal reimbursements of $400 to Jackie Miller and $250 to Tom Donahue
Planning Board
The Board approved a minor subdivision to shift 10 feet of land between two properties on Onondago Trail. One historic application for deck railings was approved, while another for a shed was tabled. The meeting also included a training workshop for board members on zoning and land use laws.
- Approved minor subdivision for 34 and 38 Onondago Trail (11-0)
- Approved historic application H10-2022 for deck railings (11-0)
- Tabled historic application H09-2022 for a shed to December 15 meeting (11-0)
Borough Council
The Council approved new regulations for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment and updated the code governing the registration and maintenance of abandoned properties. The body also authorized a shared services agreement for tax assessor services with the Township of Medford.
- Approved Ordinance 690 creating regulations for Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 691 amending Chapter 180 regarding Abandoned Properties (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 123-22 recognizing Veterans Day (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 124-22 establishing Medford Lakes Community Day and the Robert D. Hanold Sr. Community Service Award (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 125-22 opposing paid driving permits in Wharton State Forest (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 126-22 authorizing shared services agreement with Township of Medford for Tax Assessor services (5-0)
- Approved November 4, 2022 Bill List totaling $1,605,459.93 (5-0)
- Adopted October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
Historic Commission
The Historic Commission approved two residential project applications after the applicants agreed to modify materials to meet Historic District Design Standards. Both projects were approved as amended.
- Approved shed replacement for DiLoreto as amended to use 1/2 log siding
- Approved deck railings for Asztalos as amended to use wood instead of vinyl