Medford Lakes public meetings in 2025

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding municipal contracts and budget transfers. The session includes authorizations for police and wastewater management agreements.

• Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Micro C1000 chemicals
• Contract with the Medford Lakes Police Officers Association
• Intermunicipal sludge management agreement with Burlington County
• Budgetary transfers for the 2025 budget
• Maintenance deposit refunds for plumbing and street opening permits

The council adopted the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a contract with Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. for Micro C1000 chemical at $7.43 per gallon. The body also memorialized historic commission appointments, authorized a sludge‑management agreement with Burlington County, approved a $1,500 maintenance‑deposit refund to McGinty Plumbing, authorized $10,162 in budgetary transfers, and approved the December 23, 2025 bill list totaling $20,164.69.

• Adopted December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Approved wastewater chemical contract with Environmental Operating Solutions, Inc. at $7.43/gal (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Memorialized historic commission appointments for four members and two alternates (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Authorized execution of intermunicipal sludge‑management agreement with Burlington County (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Approved $1,500 maintenance‑deposit refund to McGinty Plumbing (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Authorized $10,162 in budgetary transfers among 2025 line items (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X X, Bailey X X, Yowell X)
• Approved Bill List dated December 23, 2025 for $20,164.69 (vote: Fields X, O’Neill X, Cranston X, Bailey X X, Yowell X X)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board will consider two historic district applications for property improvements. It will continue discussion of a bulk variance concerning rear setback and lot coverage. The board will adopt resolutions for 2026 professional service requests and a draft ordinance amendment. A $150 bill for legal services related to an appeal will also be addressed.

• Historic District Application #H20-2025 (Haven Properties, LLC) – log repair, new windows, relocate stairs
• Historic District Application #H21-2025 (Corsner) – porch and storage addition
• Planning Board Application PBA 06-2025 (Stielau) – bulk variance for rear setback and lot coverage (continued)
• Resolutions to issue 2026 RFPs for Planning Board attorney, engineer, and planner
• Bill for $150 professional services (Kingsbury, Esq.) for appeal of PBA 09-2025 (Jones)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will consider an ordinance adding Chapter 170 on parking in front yards. Several resolutions will authorize contracts for wastewater treatment plant chemicals. One resolution approves a change order that lowers the 2024 Road Improvement Program contract from $400,441.20 to $395,493.50. Additional resolutions address planning board appointments and a shared services agreement for tax assessor services.

• Ordinance 728 (Second Reading) – adds Chapter 170 to the borough code titled “Parking in Front Yards.”
• Resolution 156-25 – approves Change Order 1 for the 2024 Road Improvement Program, decreasing the contract sum from $400,441.20 to $395,493.50 (a $4,947.70 reduction).
• Resolution 148-25 – reappoints Class II, Class IV, and alternate members and relists current members to the Planning Board.
• Resolution 157-25 – authorizes execution of a shared services agreement with the Township of Medford for tax assessor services.
• Resolutions 149-25 through 155-25 – authorize multiple contracts for wastewater treatment plant chemicals (e.g., granular polyelectrolyte, sodium hypochlorite 15% bleach, sodium bisulfite 38%, ammonium sulfate, liquid aluminum sulfate, MICRO C1000).

The council adopted Ordinance 728, adding Chapter 170 to the borough code to prohibit parking vehicles in front yards (5 Ayes, 1 Nay). The council also approved the November 12, 2025 executive‑session and regular‑meeting minutes unanimously. Resolution 148‑25 reappointed all Planning Board members and was adopted unanimously. Resolution 149‑25 authorized a contract with SNF PolyDyne Inc. for wastewater treatment chemicals at $2.25 per pound, which was adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 728 (Parking in Front Yards) – 5 Ayes, 1 Nay
• Adopted November 12, 2025 Executive Session Minutes – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted November 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Resolution 148‑25 reappointing Planning Board members – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays
• Adopted Resolution 149‑25 authorizing wastewater chemicals contract with SNF PolyDyne Inc. – adopted (votes recorded for Mayor Fields, Deputy Mayor O’Neill, Councilman Cranston, Councilman Yowell)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission will review two applications for property modifications. The board will also discuss historic preservation and land development chapters.

• Application #H 20-2025 (Haven Properties, LLC) for log repair, new windows, and stair relocation
• Application #H21-2025 (Corsner) for a porch and storage addition
• Discussion of Chapter 138: Historic Preservation
• Discussion of Chapter 145: Land Development

The Historic Commission approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved application #H20‑2025 for log repair, new windows and stair relocation at 105 Nokomis Trail, and approved application #H21‑2025 for an 8 × 20 ft porch and 8 × 8 ft storage addition at 10 Natchez Trail. The commission also approved a waiver to allow a metal roof on the new storage shed.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved #H20‑2025 log repair and window project at 105 Nokomis Trail (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved #H21‑2025 porch and storage addition at 10 Natchez Trail (3 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved metal‑roof waiver for the storage shed (vote recorded as approved)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will first review and approve the minutes from its September 23, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the Green Shield Project, covering a checklist scoring review, marketing and outreach plans, shield design, and the application process. No other business is listed.

• Review and approve minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting
• Green Shield Project checklist scoring review
• Green Shield Project marketing and outreach discussion
• Green Shield Project shield design discussion
• Green Shield Project application process discussion

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board will review a draft ordinance that would amend Chapter 145-35 of the borough code, titled “Lakes Commercial.” The board will also consider two bulk variance applications: PBA06-2025 from Stielau for rear setback and lot coverage, and PBA09-2025 from Jones for lot coverage. A historic district application #H19-2025 for McCartney windows and storm doors will be discussed. Additional items include resolutions, professional RFPs, and a New Jersey Planner publication.

• Draft ordinance amending Chapter 145-35 (Lakes Commercial)
• Bulk variance PBA06-2025 (Stielau) – rear setback and lot coverage
• Bulk variance PBA09-2025 (Jones) – lot coverage
• Historic District application #H19-2025 (McCartney) – windows/storm door
• 2025 Planning Board Professional RFPs

The Board unanimously adopted the October 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It also approved the historic application H19-2025 for the McCartney residence to install windows and a door on their screened‑in porch. No vote was recorded on the variance request PBA06-2025 for the Stielau property, so no decision was made on that matter.

• Adopted October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historic application H19-2025 for windows/door installation (unanimous)
• No decision taken on variance application PBA06-2025 (no vote recorded)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will consider a series of resolutions, including professional services contracts for 2026, cancellations of capital‑improvement balances, and a property sale. An ordinance (No. 728) will receive its first reading to add Chapter 170 on parking in front yards. The meeting also includes a presentation of a donation event and a public comment period.

• Ordinance No. 728 (first reading) adding Chapter 170 "Parking in Front Yards" to the borough code
• Resolution authorizing sale of borough‑owned property at 422 Dixontown Road through sealed public bid
• Resolutions awarding professional services contracts for 2026 (architects, auditor, bond counsel, labor council, municipal solicitor, prosecutor, public defender, risk‑management consultant, special‑projects engineer, municipal court conflict public defender)
• Resolution authorizing cancellation of various wastewater and general capital improvement authorization balances
• Resolution authorizing certain budgetary transfers for the 2025 budget

The Borough Council entered a closed session under Resolution 126‑25 and then voted to close the executive session and resume the regular meeting, with all five members voting aye. The council unanimously adopted the October 22, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes. A resolution honoring Veterans on Veteran’s Day was also adopted.

• Closed executive session and returned to regular meeting (Yeas: Fields, O’Neill, Cranston, Bailey, Yowell; Nays: none)
• Adopted October 22, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes (All five members voted aye)
• Adopted Veteran’s Day proclamation honoring all veterans (resolution passed)

Historic Commission

The Medford Lakes Historic Commission will meet to review a historic district application and discuss local preservation and land development chapters. The body will also review minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting.

• Application #H19-2025 (McCartney) regarding windows and storm door
• Discussion of Chapter 138: Historic Preservation
• Discussion of Chapter 145: Land Development

The commission approved the September 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It also approved application #H 19‑2025 for 280 Chicagami Trail, requiring the windows to include dividers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (vote passed)
• Approved application #H 19‑2025 – install windows and door at 280 Chicagami Trail with window dividers (vote passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote passed)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider resolutions for equipment purchases and surplus property disposal. The body will also review the CY2025 Municipal Best Practices Inventory and discuss draft measures regarding parking and handgun permit fees.

• Resolution 120-25 and 121-25: State contract purchases for Fire Department personal protective equipment
• Resolution 123-25: State contract purchase of equipment for the Police Department
• Resolution 124-25: Disposal of surplus property by the Borough Clerk
• Draft ordinance regarding parking
• Draft resolution regarding municipal fees for handgun permit to carry

The council adopted the October 8, 2025 minutes and approved four resolutions: a fire department contract for NFPA leather boots up to $7,528.50, a second fire PPE contract up to $4,468.63, a police department contract for 13 holsters up to $2,415.62, and a $22.50 refund for a tire‑disposal fee. They also authorized an online auction of surplus items—a 2016 Chevy Tahoe, a utility trailer, and a night‑vision system.

• Adopted October 8, 2025 minutes – all present members voted aye
• Approved Resolution 120‑25: fire department leather‑boot contract up to $7,528.50 – Mayor Fields aye; Deputy Mayor O’Neill aye; Councilman Cranston aye; Councilman Bailey aye; Councilman Yowell aye
• Approved Resolution 121‑25: additional fire PPE contract up to $4,468.63 – Mayor Fields aye; Deputy Mayor O’Neill aye; Councilman Cranston aye; Councilman Bailey aye; Councilman Yowell aye
• Approved Resolution 122‑25: $22.50 tire‑disposal fee refund to Mark Finelli – Mayor Fields aye; Deputy Mayor O’Neill aye; Councilman Cranston aye; Councilman Bailey aye; Councilman Yowell aye
• Approved Resolution 123‑25: police holster contract up to $2,415.62 – Mayor Fields aye; Deputy Mayor O’Neill aye; Councilman Cranston aye; Councilman Bailey aye; Councilman Yowell aye
• Approved Resolution 124‑25: online auction of surplus property (Chevy Tahoe, utility trailer, night‑vision system) – Mayor Fields aye; Deputy Mayor O’Neill aye; Councilman Cranston aye; Councilman Bailey aye; Councilman Yowell aye

Environmental Commission

The Medford Lakes Environmental Commission will review updates on the Green Shield Project, including subcommittee reports on marketing, design, and checklist development. Commissioners will discuss proposed implementation milestone targets and a scorecard for the project. The meeting will consider a resolution to adopt Green Shield as a residential best practice.

• Green Shield Project – subcommittee updates on marketing/outreach and shield design
• Checklist webform development and web address links
• Discussion of implementation milestone targets and finalized scorecard
• Resolution to adopt Green Shield as a residential best practice

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board will review a historic district application for a commercial sign by Twenty Trading LLC (Application #H18-2025). It will also consider a bulk variance resolution (PB R 0 6-2025) submitted by Weimer concerning lot coverage and shed size. A $150 professional services bill for attorney Kingsbury related to Appeal #PBA0-7-2025 (Weimer) is listed for approval.

• Historic District Application #H18-2025 – Commercial sign for Twenty Trading LLC
• Resolution PB R 0 6-2025 – Bulk variance request by Weimer for lot coverage and shed size
• Bill: $150 for professional services (Kingsbury, Esq.) for Appeal #PBA0-7-2025 (Weimer)
• Planning Board Applications (unspecified items)
• Public comment period

The Planning Board adopted the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a commercial sign for a salon at 20 Trading Post Way, granted variances for an oversized shed on Block 2003, Lot 39, and approved a $150 professional services bill. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted September 18, 2025 minutes (10‑0)
• Approved commercial sign application #H18‑2025 for 20 Trading Post Way (10‑0)
• Approved Resolution #06‑2025 granting shed variances on Block 2003, Lot 39 (9‑0, 1 recused)
• Approved Bill List item $150 PBA07‑2025 professional services (10‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (10‑0)

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will consider five resolutions, including authorizing an exemption for Special Event #16-2025 (First Friday) and a state contract purchase for fire department personal protective equipment. The council will also vote on a maintenance deposit refund for certain plumbing and street opening permits, disposal of surplus property under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36, and the issuance of a $25,000 borough‑held bond anticipation note. Additional items include a special event permit application, a policy brief on concealed‑carry fee elimination, and a resignation from the Environmental Commission.

• Resolution 115-25: Exemption for Special Event #16-2025 (First Friday)
• Resolution 116-25: State contract purchase for fire department personal protective equipment
• Resolution 117-25: Maintenance deposit refund for plumbing and street opening permits
• Resolution 118-25: Disposal of surplus property per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36
• Resolution 119-25: Issuance of a $25,000 borough‑held bond anticipation note

The council adopted the September 24 meeting minutes. It approved a temporary alcohol exemption for Special Event #16-2025, a state contract to purchase fire department protective gear, refunds of maintenance deposits for plumbing permits, the sale of surplus vehicles, and the issuance of a $25,000 sewer bond anticipation note.

• Adopted September 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 115-25: temporary exemption for intoxicating beverages at Special Event #16-2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 116-25: contract for fire department personal protective equipment up to $5,176.20 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 117-25: maintenance deposit refunds totaling $838.75 to Rehmann Plumbing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 118-25: online auction of surplus 2006 Dodge Durango and 2005 Vactor Truck (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 119-25: issuance of a $25,000 bond anticipation note for sewer capital improvements (5-0)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission will meet to review minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and consider a commercial sign application for property owned by TWENTY TRADING LLC. The body will also discuss Chapter 138 and Chapter 145 of the land development code.

• Review September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Historic District Application #H18-2025 (TWENTY TRADING LLC)
• Discuss Chapter 138. Historic Preservation
• Discuss Chapter 145. Land Development

Borough Council

The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 727, which amends the borough's swimming‑pool code. Several resolutions will be voted on, including a tax‑exemption resolution, a $125,000 grant request for Burlington County Open Space Preservation, and agreements for mutual aid and insurance coverage. Reports from the manager, clerk, solicitor, departments, and council sub‑committee will be presented, followed by public comment.

• Ordinance 727 (Second Reading) – amendment to §145-62 governing swimming pools
• Resolution 109-25 – authorizes a tax exemption
• Resolution 110-25 – requests inclusion of a $125,000 open‑space preservation grant in the 2025 budget
• Resolution 111-25 – authorizes membership in a mutual aid and assistance agreement
• Resolution 112-25 – renews membership in the Camden County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 727 amending the swimming‑pool code, approved a tax exemption for veteran Joel Bane, and approved a request to insert a $125,000 grant into the 2025 budget. All three actions were approved unanimously. The council also adopted the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 727 (swimming‑pool code amendment) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved tax exemption for Joel Bane (100% disabled veteran) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved request to insert $125,000 Burlington County Open Space Preservation Grant into 2025 budget – unanimous (5‑0)
• Adopted August 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes – unanimous (5‑0)

Environmental Commission

The Medford Lakes Environmental Commission will meet to discuss the Green Shield Garden Plaque program. Members will review the program's scorecard, marketing outreach, and webform development.

• Review and update of Green Shield Garden Plaque scorecard spreadsheet
• Marketing and Community Outreach Subcommittee report
• Green Shield Webform Development Subcommittee report
• Green Shield Criteria Research Subcommittee report

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board will review two historic district applications: a shed replacement for the Weimer property (H15-2025) and an addition/renovation for the Diperna property (H16-2025). It will also consider a Planning Board Application (PBA07-2025) requesting a bulk variance concerning lot coverage and shed size for the Weimer property. The meeting includes approval of the August 21, 2025 minutes and a review of the New Jersey Planner July/August 2025 edition.

• Historic District Application #H15-2025 (Weimer) – Shed Replacement
• Historic District Application #H16-2025 (Diperna) – Addition/Renovation
• Planning Board Application PBA07-2025 (Weimer) – Bulk Variance – Lot Coverage / Shed Size
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of New Jersey Planner July/August 2025 edition

The Planning Board adopted the August 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It approved the historic shed replacement application (#H15‑2025) for 197 Chippewa Trail as submitted, with one member abstaining. It also approved the historic addition/renovation application (#H16‑2025) including a metal‑roof waiver, with all members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved #H15‑2025 shed replacement at 197 Chippewa Trail (1 abstention)
• Approved #H16‑2025 addition/renovation with metal‑roof waiver (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The commission approved the August 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It also approved the shed‑replacement application (H‑15‑2025) for 197 Chippewa Trail and the addition/renovation application (H‑16‑2025) for the Diperna property. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved shed‑replacement application H‑15‑2025 for 197 Chippewa Trail (motion passed)
• Approved addition/renovation application H‑16‑2025 for Diperna property (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Environmental Commission

The Medford Lakes Environmental Commission will hold a work session to address old business. The primary item for discussion is the Green Shield Project.

• Discussion of Green Shield Project

The Environmental Commission approved the creation of three Green Shield subcommittees focused on outreach, webform development, and education. It adopted a timeline for reviewing and finalizing the program checklist, with comment and draft deadlines in September. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Created Marketing/Community Outreach subcommittee (members Vicki Tuck, Carole Nilsen, Erin Uth)
• Created Green Shield Webform Development subcommittee (members Steve Bruder, Carl Pellegrino)
• Created Green Shield Education and Associated Links subcommittee (members Karen Leeberman, Steve Bruder)
• Set deadline for checklist comments by September 8, 2025
• Scheduled updated draft checklist distribution by September 15, 2025
• Planned final checklist discussion at the September 23, 2025 meeting
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board adopted the July 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It approved historic application #H‑14‑2025 for a half‑log addition after confirming siding details. The Board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness authorizing demolition of an existing recreational area on Block 10007, Lot 1. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (vote recorded)
• Approved historic addition application #H‑14‑2025 (vote recorded)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of recreational area (vote recorded)
• Deputy Mayor O’Neill and member West recused themselves from the demolition vote
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote recorded)

Borough Council

Council adopted the July 9 regular and July 21 special meeting minutes. Ordinance 727 amending swimming‑pool regulations was introduced and passed its first reading. The body approved a tax‑exemption for veteran Thyrane George Jr. and appointed Robin Birchenough to the Historic Commission while restructuring its members. It also authorized the purchase of goods and services from state contract vendors, including RW Tire, for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Adopted July 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted July 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 727 amending swimming‑pool code (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 99-25 granting tax exemption to veteran Thyrane George Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 100-25 appointing Robin Birchenough as Alternate II to Historic Commission and restructuring members (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 101-25 authorizing contracts with State vendor RW Tire for 2025 (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The commission approved the July 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It approved application #H13‑2025 for 53 Syosset Trail, requiring the addition to be constructed entirely of wood. The commission tabled application #H14‑2025 for a shed replacement, moving it to the September 4, 2025 meeting. Final approval of the addition will be determined by the Planning Board.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (vote details not specified)
• Approved #H13‑2025 Crouch addition using all wood materials (vote details not specified)
• Tabled #H14‑2025 Weimer shed replacement until Sep 4, 2025 (vote details not specified)
• Adjourned meeting (vote details not specified)

Borough Council

The Borough Council voted to adopt Ordinance 726, which amends the sewer fee schedule and raises residential and commercial rates by 23% starting January 1 2026. The vote record shows Mayor Fields moved the motion, Deputy Mayor O’Neill seconded, and the council members’ votes are marked with X’s as recorded in the minutes. The council also approved a permit for the Medford Lakes Fire Department’s Annual Beach Bash on July 26 2025.

• Adopted Ordinance 726 raising sewer rates 23% effective Jan 1 2026 (vote recorded as per minutes)
• Approved permit for Annual Beach Bash on July 26 2025 (no objection)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board adopted the June 26 minutes, denied a historic‑district waiver for a shed at 89 Powhatan Trail, and approved Certificates of Appropriateness for the Brooks Field project and for demolition of 223 Chicagami Trail. Russell Trice was appointed to the board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (vote taken)
• Denied shed waiver application #H12‑2025 at 89 Powhatan Trail
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #H13‑2025 for Brooks Field (vote taken)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #H10‑2025 for demolition of 223 Chicagami Trail (vote taken)
• Appointed Russell Trice to the Planning Board (oath administered)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote taken)

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 regular meeting with all members voting aye. The Council also introduced Ordinance 725, which authorizes $865,866 in capital improvements—including road, sewer, fire‑house, and public‑works projects—and permits the issuance of $613,898.70 in bonds, but the minutes do not record a vote on the ordinance.

• Adopted June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 725 authorizing $865,866 in improvements and $613,898.70 in bonds (no vote recorded)

Historic Commission

The Historic Commission approved the minutes from its June 5 and June 12, 2025 meetings. It denied Stacy Wessel’s application for an 8‑ft × 12‑ft shed at 89 Powhatan Trail. The commission voted to recommend a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Brooks Field demolition and restoration project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approved June 12, 2025 demolition hearing minutes
• Denied application #H12‑2025 (shed at 89 Powhatan Trail) without prejudice
• Recommended Certificate of Appropriateness for application #H13‑2025 (Brooks Field restoration)
• Adjourned the meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board adopted the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and allowed the Cemeno bulk‑variance application to be withdrawn without prejudice. It approved a demolition application, several historic‑commission‑approved projects, and two resolutions—granting a bulk variance for a new residential dwelling and denying borough jurisdiction over a fence location. The Board also approved two professional‑services bill items.

• Adopted May 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes (adopted)
• Allowed withdrawal of Cemeno bulk‑variance application without prejudice (approved)
• Approved demolition application #H10‑2025 (Allen) as submitted (approved)
• Approved historic application #H10‑2025 (Allen) as submitted (approved)
• Approved window replacement at 257 Chicagami Trail (#H07‑2025) (approved)
• Approved rear‑addition at 51 Minnetonka Trail (#H08‑2025) (approved)
• Approved screen porch and deck at 13 Mohawk Trail (#H11‑2025) (approved)
• Approved Resolution #04‑2025 granting bulk variance for building line width (approved)

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 724, conveying a maintenance easement over a portion of 32 Stokes Road to the Medford Lakes Colony Club. The Council also adopted Ordinance 725, authorizing $865,866 for road, pole‑barn, fire‑house, and public‑works improvements funded by bonds and a $233,420 NJDOT grant. Both ordinances were approved by recorded votes. The council also approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 724 easement conveyance (vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance 725 bond authorization for $865,866 improvements (vote recorded)
• Adopted June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (vote recorded)

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 722 to raise the 2025 municipal budget by 3.5% ($137,323.53), exceeding the state‑mandated cap. It also approved Ordinance 724 to convey a maintenance easement over part of 32 Stokes Road for the Ballinger Lake Dam. The council authorized a $140,000 bond anticipation note for road improvements and approved a grant application for the Mohawk Trail Phase III roadway project. Vote tallies were not detailed in the minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance 722 to increase CY 2025 budget by 3.5% ($137,323.53) – vote tally not recorded
• Adopted Ordinance 724 authorizing easement over 32 Stokes Road for Ballinger Lake Dam maintenance – vote tally not recorded
• Approved Resolution 76‑25 issuing a $140,000 bond anticipation note for the 2022 road program – vote tally not recorded
• Approved Resolution 77‑25 to submit a grant application for Mohawk Trail Phase III roadway improvements – vote tally not recorded

Historic Commission

The commission approved three renovation projects: a window replacement at a Heitmann home, an addition at 51 Minnetonka Trail, and a screened porch/deck at 13 Mohawk Trail. It denied the gazebo application at 133 Chippewa Trail. It also approved the demolition of the log home at 223 Chicagami Trail and the construction of a new dwelling using salvaged logs.

• Approved window replacement project #H07 (Heitmann) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved rear addition project #H08 (Sathmary) – unanimous aye vote
• Denied gazebo project #H09 (Cemeno) without prejudice – unanimous aye vote
• Approved screened porch/deck project #H11 (Pinsky) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved demolition and new dwelling project #H10 (Allen) – unanimous aye vote

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted several items, including an amendment to the solid‑waste code, refunds for maintenance deposits and a tree‑removal fee, new disposal fees for mattresses, boxsprings and tires, and a resolution authorizing a public auction of police‑found items on June 25, 2025. Vote outcomes for most items were not recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted May 14, 2025 meeting minutes – vote outcome not recorded
• Adopted Ordinance 723 amending Chapter 201 solid‑waste – vote outcome not recorded
• Approved Resolution 71-25 authorizing maintenance‑deposit refunds for Rehmann Plumbing – vote outcome not recorded
• Approved Resolution 72-25 authorizing $25 refund to Peter Miller for tree‑removal fee – vote outcome not recorded
• Approved Resolution 73-25 establishing disposal fees for mattresses, boxsprings and tires – vote outcome not recorded
• Approved Resolution 74-25 authorizing public auction of police‑found property on June 25, 2025 – vote outcome not recorded

Planning Board

The Board adopted the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Maureen Murphy’s shed update with a metal roof waiver, and approved the Cummings shed that matches the house siding. Both applications had been cleared by the Historic Commission. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (vote taken)
• Approved Murphy shed update with metal roof waiver (vote taken)
• Approved Cummings shed matching house siding (vote taken)

Borough Council

The council adopted the April 30 minutes. It introduced Ordinance 722 to increase the 2025 municipal budget by 3.5% ($137,323.53). It also introduced Ordinance 723 to allow the borough to set special solid‑waste disposal fees. The body approved three resolutions granting temporary alcohol exemptions for two events and authorizing a shared‑services agreement with Woodland Township for municipal court services.

• Adopted April 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 722 to raise 2025 budget 3.5% ($137,323.53) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 723 to permit special solid‑waste disposal fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 65‑25 granting temporary alcohol exemption for Wabun Trail Graduation Party (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 66‑25 granting temporary alcohol exemption for First Friday event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 67‑25 authorizing shared‑services agreement with Woodland Township for municipal court services (unanimous)

Historic Commission

The commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two shed applications: one for 42 Mohawk Trail (H05‑2025) and one for 138 Apache Trail (H06‑2025). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved H05‑2025 shed application for 42 Mohawk Trail
• Approved H06‑2025 shed application for 138 Apache Trail
• Adjourned the meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council voted to adopt the minutes from the April 9, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Mayor William R. Fields and seconded by Deputy Mayor Dennis P. O’Neill. The recorded vote shows one councilman voting yes, one voting no, and one absent. The council also introduced Ordinance 720, adding a Parental Responsibility chapter and amending the curfew chapter, and held a public hearing on it.

• Adopted April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (1 yes, 1 no, 1 absent; motion and seconded by Mayor Fields and Deputy Mayor O’Neill)
• Introduced Ordinance 720 (parental responsibility and curfew amendment) on second reading with public hearing

Planning Board

The Board adopted the March 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It approved the historic portico project at 133 Chippewa Trail as submitted. It approved the exterior stairs and landing at 20 Trading Post Way using composite material only, with no metal railings. It approved a front‑yard setback and lot‑coverage variance for (MARTINE) at the applicant’s property.

• Adopted March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved historic portico project #H03-2025 (Front Door Portico with Log Columns)
• Approved exterior stairs & landing project #H04-2025 using composite only, no metal
• Approved front‑yard setback & lot‑coverage variance PB A 03-2025 (MARTINE)
• Adjourned the meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved the March 26 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance 719, amending Chapter 9 of the Borough Code to reflect the 2023 Election Transparency Act’s changes to pay‑to‑play rules. The council also passed a proclamation thanking the Medford‑Vincentown Rotary Club for donating two e‑bikes to the police department. Ordinance 720, adding a Parental Responsibility chapter and amending the curfew chapter, was introduced on first reading.

• Adopted March 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes (all present voted aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 719 amending Chapter 9 contracts to align with state law (all present voted aye)
• Passed proclamation expressing appreciation to Medford‑Vincentown Rotary Club for e‑bike donation (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 720 adding Chapter 169 Parental Responsibility and amending Curfew (first reading)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 719 – no public comments recorded

Historic Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It then approved three separate renovation applications—enclosing a porch for the Wessels, a front‑door portico for the Cemenos, and exterior stairs for Twenty Trading LLC—each as submitted. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed; vote details not listed)
• Approved #H02‑2025 Wessel pantry enclosure application (approved as submitted; vote details not listed)
• Approved #H03‑2025 Cemeno front‑door portico application (approved as submitted; vote details not listed)
• Approved #H04‑2025 Twenty Trading LLC exterior stairs application (approved as submitted; vote details not listed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed; vote details not listed)

Borough Council

The council adopted the March 12 meeting minutes. It passed Ordinance 7‑19 amending Chapter 9 of the borough code to align with the state’s pay‑to‑play law. It approved a $6,096,325 issuance of sewer utility bonds (Series 2025 A and B) to finance the water‑bank infrastructure project.

• Adopted March 12 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 7‑19 amendment to Chapter 9 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 42‑25 refund of maintenance deposits ($1,500 to Hess Plumbing; $971 to Rehmann Plumbing) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 43‑25 grant submission for Municipal Alliance ($12,000 total) (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 44‑25 issuance of sewer utility bonds up to $6,096,325 (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Medford Lakes Planning Board voted to table the Woodend bulk‑variance application until the May 15, 2025 meeting. It approved a historic two‑story addition for 158 McKendimen Road with reduced stone height and a partial porch enclosure, both contingent on Historic Commission approval. The Board also adopted two resolutions—granting bulk variances for a bedroom addition and accepting the 2024 annual report—and approved a $150 professional‑services bill.

• Tabled Woodend bulk‑variance application until May 15, 2025 (unanimous approval to table)
• Approved Marc Reisman historic two‑story addition with reduced stone height (unanimous)
• Approved Gary Mercy/Wessel partial porch enclosure contingent on Historic Commission approval (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #01‑2025 granting bulk variances for bedroom addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #02‑2025 accepting 2024 annual report (unanimous)
• Approved Bill List item $150 for professional services (unanimous)
• Adopted February 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)