Middlesex County public meetings in 2022

MCIA December 2022 Board Meeting

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with NJ Transit for improvements to the New Brunswick Train Station and adopted several 2023 operational and capital budgets. The Board also awarded multiple professional service contracts and approved a settlement for a lawsuit involving the Roosevelt Care Center.

• Approved MOU with NJ Transit for New Brunswick Train Station improvements (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 General Operations budget with $13,482,561 in revenues/expenses (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Roosevelt Care Center Facilities budget of $55,863,589 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $153,999 workers compensation claim administration contract to Inservco Insurance Services (Unanimous)
• Awarded $400,000 general operations legal counsel contract to Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 monthly maintenance shared services agreement with Borough of Carteret for parking garage (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Estate of Jeanne Lausmohr v. Roosevelt Care Center Edison not to exceed $190,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved annual re-appointment of Executive Director H. James Polos (Unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

The Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually on December 13, 2022, to approve minutes, receive reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management, DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA, and discuss old business including Administrative Action 006-22 (Solid Waste Management Plan update). New business includes a Municipal Recycling Coordinator meeting with Recycle Coach and 2023 plans. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Administrative Action 006-22 (Solid Waste Management Plan update)
• Municipal Recycling Coordinator meeting with Recycle Coach
• 2023 recycling plans discussion
• Reports from DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA on Middlesex County Landfill

The Solid Waste Advisory Council unanimously approved Administrative Action 006-22 to update the Solid Waste Management Plan. The update includes revised recycling data, food waste generator definitions, and landfill capacity notes. The plan will now be sent to the NJ DEP for review.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Action 006-22 Solid Waste Management Plan update (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on December 13, 2022. The agenda includes only procedural items: approval of minutes from September and October, a Planning Director's report, and staff reports on sustainability and transportation. No resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for action.

• Review of September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Planning Director's report
• Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency, and Transportation and Mobility

The Planning Board accepted reports from the Development Review Committee, the Sustainability and Resiliency office, and the Transportation and Mobility group. No new action items or resolutions were decided during the meeting.

• Accepted Development Review Committee report for October and November
• Accepted Sustainability and Resiliency report regarding the Resilient NJ Action Plan
• Accepted Transportation and Mobility report on First & Last Mile and Electric Vehicle Readiness projects

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee will consider several site plans and subdivision applications, including projects in Edison, Cranbury, Old Bridge, and other municipalities. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of performance guarantees for previously approved developments.

• Release of performance guarantees for 611 Bordentown Avenue (South Amboy), Cambridge Crossing (South Brunswick), and 411 Whitehead Avenue (South River)
• Sketch plat for McDaid (Monroe) and Monroe Veterans Housing (Monroe)
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Final subdivision application for Cozzens Lane (North Brunswick)
• Site plans for Cranbury Station Road (Cranbury), WuXi 7 Clarke Drive (Cranbury), and Starbucks Metuchen (Metuchen)

The Committee approved several minor subdivisions and site plans, including a facility in Cranbury and housing in Monroe. Multiple projects were granted 30-day extensions or conditional approvals. The board also authorized the return of three performance guarantees.

• Approved minor subdivisions for Robert McDaid and Monroe Veteran’s Housing
• Approved WuXi 7 Clarke Drive site plan in Cranbury
• Conditionally approved Cozzens Lane final subdivision in North Brunswick
• Conditionally approved site plans for Starbucks Metuchen, 111 Main Street, and Ria Mar
• Conditionally approved Prologis Nixon Park trailer parking and Beth Israel Cemetery mausoleum
• Granted 30-day extensions for The Green at Old Bridge and Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses
• Designated MBI Industries LLC and 32 Union Street as Exempt Site Plans
• Approved return of performance guarantees for 611 Bordentown Ave, Cambridge Crossing, and 411 Whitehead Ave

WDB Youth Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on WIOA structural changes, ELITE Youth Program metrics, and upcoming WIOA Local and Regional Plan updates for 2023.

• Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes

WDB Literacy Committee

The Middlesex County WDB Literacy Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes, receive updates from libraries and literacy agencies, and discuss VITA tax preparation volunteer training and NJALL board member recruitment. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• VITA Tax Preparation – Volunteer Training
• NJALL Board Member Recruitment
• Updates from Libraries, WLL, and Other Literacy Agencies

The committee held a series of updates regarding adult literacy programs, ESL demographics, and tax preparation services. No substantive policy decisions were made, and action on the September 13, 2022, minutes was deferred due to lack of quorum from that meeting.

• Deferred action on September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

December Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The Board of Elections is holding a regular meeting to adopt minutes from November and receive board reports. No old business is on the agenda. The meeting includes commissioner and public comment periods.

• Adoption of minutes from the November meetings
• Board Reports under New Business
• Commissioner Comment period
• Public Comment period

The Board of Elections voted to reject specific categories of mail-in ballots and those with non-matching signatures. The board also approved the minutes from November meetings.

• Rejected ballots with missing certificates (1), no ballot enclosed (2), bearer limit exceeded (1), and incomplete bearer (1) (4-0)
• Rejected ballots with missing signatures (17) and printed signatures (14) if cure letters are not returned (4-0)
• Rejected 10 mail-in ballots due to non-matching signatures
• Accepted 1 mail-in ballot with non-matching signature
• Approved November meeting minutes (4-0)

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to discuss an emergent matter related to the 2022 General Election. The only item of new business is a review of provisional ballots from that election. No old business is listed.

• Review of 2022 General Election provisional ballots

Provisional Ballot Hearing

The Board of Elections voted on the validity of provisional ballots, including those challenged for residency and those with missing signatures. Some ballots were accepted for partial counting based on residency, while others were rejected due to signature mismatches.

• Accepted 1 provisional ballot for a voter residing in New Brunswick (4-0)
• Accepted 4 provisional ballots for non-residents to be counted only for races in their actual municipality of residence (4-0)
• Approved rejection of 17 ballots with missing signatures if cure letters are not returned (4-0)
• Rejected 12 ballots due to signature mismatch
• Scheduled emergency meeting for November 21, 2022, to address remaining ballots and certify the election

Post-Election Mail-in Ballot Hearing

The Board of Elections reviewed and voted on challenged post-election mail-in ballots. The board rejected ballots for various deficiencies, including missing enclosures and signature mismatches, and established a rule for unreturned cure letters.

• Rejected 28 ballots across categories including moved out of county, no ballot enclosed, and exposed ballots (6-0)
• Rejected 1 marked ballot (6-0)
• Rejected 21 ballots for signature mismatch and accepted 1
• Approved rejection of ballots with printed or missing signatures if cure letters are not returned (6-0)

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) meeting scheduled for November 9, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for December 13, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled for November 9, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider several subdivision and site plan applications across multiple municipalities, including a QuickChek in Edison, a Starbucks in Metuchen, and a warehouse in Cranbury. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a public comment period.

• Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses (Cranbury) - preliminary and final subdivision and site plan
• QuickChek Corporation (Edison) - site plan
• Starbucks Metuchen III, LLC (Metuchen) - site plan
• Chick-fil-A, Inc. (Old Bridge) - site plan
• Proposed Warehouse SEI Keasby Urban Renewal (Woodbridge) - site plan

The Committee approved several subdivision and site plan applications, including projects in Cranbury, Edison, and Woodbridge. Several other applications received conditional approval or 30-day extensions. The committee also authorized the return of three performance guarantees.

• Approved minor subdivision for Estate of Catherine Kasziba (South Brunswick)
• Approved major subdivision for Cranbury Station Road Flex Warehouses
• Approved major subdivision for 51 Holly Road Associates, LLC (Edison)
• Conditionally approved final subdivision for Muslim Center of Middlesex County
• Approved site plan for Gordon Brower Avenue (Edison)
• Approved site plan for Chick-fil-A Old Bridge
• Approved site plan for JAP Hospitality, LLC (Woodbridge)
• Approved return of performance guarantees for Mascia Enterprises, Brandon Estates, and 302 Main Street

MCIA November 2022 Board Meeting

The Board approved a payment of $3,808,265.84 for expenses and authorized several insurance and benefit renewals for 2023. The meeting included the swearing-in of a new commissioner and the election of new officers. A presentation was given regarding the NJ Helix Project and the HUB-Innovation Center.

• Approved $3,808,265.84 in expense payments (Unanimous)
• Authorized United Roosevelt Savings Bank as an additional depository (Unanimous)
• Approved workers compensation insurance renewal with Midwest Employers Casualty Company not to exceed $90,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved dental benefit renewals with Delta Dental (max $99,000), Flagship Health Systems Dental (max $17,000), and Healthplex Dental (max $145,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved vision benefit renewal with National Vision Administrators, LLC (max $5,000) (Unanimous)
• Elected Paul Abbey as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Christine D’Agostino as Secretary and Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Swore in Lois Yukna as a new Commissioner

November Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The Board of Elections is meeting to adopt minutes from October and take public comment. The agenda lists no old or new business items, making this a routine procedural meeting.

• Adoption of October meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Board of Elections reviewed mail-in ballots recommended for rejection and addressed challenged ballots from Perth Amboy. The Board approved the October meeting minutes and voted to accept one overseas ballot and eight challenged ballots.

• Approved October meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted one overseas ballot (6-0)
• Rejected 29 ballots for missing certificates
• Rejected 110 ballots for no ballot enclosed
• Rejected 8 ballots for incomplete bearer
• Rejected 13 ballots for moving out of county
• Rejected 39 ballots for incomplete ID
• Rejected challenges to 8 Perth Amboy ballots and accepted them (6-0)

WDB Business Strategies Sub Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed jobseeker recruitment tools from Metrix Learning and analyzed August 2022 labor market data. The session included discussions on Work Based Learning training and the upcoming November 16, 2022, Job & Resource Fair.

• Approved August 4, 2022, meeting minutes

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss strategies for attracting new members. The agenda also includes a subcommittee discussion regarding an event for Autism Awareness Month in April 2023.

• Subcommittee for Autism Awareness Month (April 2023)
• Membership attraction strategies
• Mission and vision survey

The committee approved the August 2, 2022 meeting minutes and established a subcommittee to plan an event for Autism Awareness Month in April 2023. Members discussed strategies for increasing committee membership and improving event attendance through hybrid or interactive formats.

• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Formed Subcommittee for April 2023 Autism Awareness Month event

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will consider adopting its 2023 meeting schedule and hold a right-to-farm hearing on a complaint filed by Monroe Township regarding a commercial farm determination for property at 424 Hoffman Station Road.

• Right-to-farm hearing on complaint filed by Monroe Township; applicant Richard and James Smentkowski, Block 32, Lots 2.1 and 2.3, 424 Hoffman Station Road
• Consideration of resolution adopting 2023 regular meeting schedule
• Status of farmland preservation applications (see attached matrix)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 special meeting

The Board determined that Smentkowski Farms is a commercial farm and that its hauling and dumpster activities are related to agricultural operations. This decision follows a complaint by Monroe Township regarding noise and commercial business use of the property.

• Confirmed Smentkowski Farms is a commercial farm (6-0)
• Determined that the farm's hauling/dumpster activity is related to agriculture (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Schedule of Regular Meetings (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 8, 2022 Special Meeting with one correction (6-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily to adopt WIOA local governance policies as an action item requiring a quorum. The agenda also includes presentations, consent agenda items, and updates on human resources, local and regional WIOA plans, and marketing.

• Adoption of WIOA Local Governance Policies (action item requiring quorum)
• Presentation on WIOA Local Governance by Kevin Kurdziel
• Consent agenda includes correspondence, minutes approval, board membership updates, and committee reports
• New Business: Human Resource Update, Local and Regional WIOA Plans, Marketing

The Board unanimously approved WDB Resolution PY-22-01-R to formalize policies PY-2022-01 through 09. Members also discussed a required restructuring of local workforce areas to comply with WIOA legislation by 2024.

• Approved WDB Resolution PY-22-01-R and Policies PY-2022-01 – 09 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted board membership updates, including new member Kim Bonaccorso (Unanimous)

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to receive reports from waste management agencies and the DEP. The body will discuss updates to the Solid Waste Management Plan and municipal program summaries.

• Administrative Action 006-22: Solid Waste Management Plan update (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 005-22: Facility Deletions
• Administrative Action 007-22: Municipal Program Summary Update
• Reports from DEP, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is reviewing several development projects. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision applications and various site plans across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for Mascia Enterprises (Carteret), Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick), and 302 Main Street (Woodbridge)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Gillette Enterprises (Sayreville) and Lagrutta – Russo, LLC (Woodbridge)
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for Vermella East Brunswick (East Brunswick), 2 Center Street (Edison), and The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Site plans including Starbucks Metuchen (Metuchen), Taco Bell-North Brunswick (North Brunswick), and Acme Nissan (South Brunswick)
• Site plans including Centra Redevelopment Woodmont Metropark (Woodbridge) and Tanglewood Terrace (Piscataway)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from July 12, 2022, and receive a report from the Development Review Committee. The meeting includes staff reports on sustainability, transportation, and regional planning.

• Approval of July 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report of the Development Review Committee
• Staff report on Sustainability and Resiliency
• Staff report on Transportation and Mobility
• Staff report on Regional Planning and Local Technical Assistance

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting is a draft agenda review. The provided text consists of procedural boilerplate and a list of county departments without specific action items or proposals.

October Board Meeting

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to adopt the minutes from the August 4, 2022 and September 1, 2022 meetings.

• Adoption of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

WDB Literacy Committee

The committee will review minutes from previous meetings held in March and June. The agenda includes updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies.

• Review of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to review various subdivision and site plan applications. The agenda includes minor and major subdivisions as well as 25 different site plan proposals across multiple municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for QuickChek in Edison
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for 212 Durham Urban (Metuchen), Concordia MZL, LLC (Monroe), and Segme Old Bridge and The Green at Old Bridge (Old Bridge)
• Final subdivision applications for Segme Old Bridge, 90 Hancock Road (Piscataway), and Carnegie Crossing (South Brunswick)
• Site plan for a 40-unit motel at 1799 Highway 9 in Old Bridge
• Site plan for South Brunswick Library Expansion

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the Proposed Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Plan 2022, titled 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.' The board is considering adopting this plan as an element of the Middlesex County Master Plan.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Plan 2022

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will begin the meeting with a tour of the MCUA Wastewater Treatment facility. The agenda includes reports from various agencies and discussions regarding solid waste management plans and municipal program updates.

• Tour of MCUA Wastewater Treatment facility
• Administrative Action 006-22: Solid Waste Management Plan update (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 005-22: Facility Deletions (discussion only)
• Administrative Action 007-22: Municipal Program Summary Update (discussion only)

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will hold public hearings to consider amendments to Agricultural Development Area (ADA) criteria and the 2022 ADA map. The board will also consider the adoption of the 2022 Farmland Preservation Plan titled 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.'

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to MCADB Agricultural Development Area Criteria
• Public hearing on the proposed Agricultural Development Area (ADA Map) Amendment
• Public hearing on the 'Strong Farming. Local Foods.' Farmland Preservation Plan 2022
• Review of Farmland Preservation Applications status

September Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to adopt minutes from August 4, 2022, and review administration reports. The agenda includes a discussion on early voting locations under old business.

• Early Voting Locations
• Adoption of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Administration Reports

SWAC Meeting

There will be no SWAC meeting held on August 9, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is reviewing several subdivision and site plan applications. The agenda includes discussions on major subdivisions, final plats, and various site plans across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for 251 Dock’s Corner, LLC in Monroe
• Release of performance guarantees for Mt. Hebron Cemetery Association, Inc in Old Bridge
• Release of performance guarantees for United Parcel Services, Inc. in South Brunswick
• Preliminary subdivision applications for Mount’s Mills Road, The Green at Old Bridge, Serenity Walk, and Carnegie Crossing
• Final subdivision application for Vermella New Brunswick RTF LLC in New Brunswick

August Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss early voting locations and review administration reports. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel and a lease.

• Early Voting Locations
• Administration Reports
• Executive Session regarding Personnel and Lease

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 3, 2022 meeting and discuss an event for Disability Employment Awareness Month. The agenda also includes guest introductions and miscellaneous business.

• Review of May 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Disability Employment Awareness Month event

Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The Board will review the PY-2022 budget overview and consider a budget approval action item. The meeting includes presentations on disability etiquette and updates regarding board membership, human resources, and WIOA local governance policy.

• PY-2022 Budget Overview presentation
• Budget Approval action item
• Board Membership Updates including reappointments, resignations, and nominations
• WIOA Local Governance Policy discussion
• Human Resource Updates

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to review several subdivision applications and site plans. The agenda includes a mix of minor and major subdivisions and ten specific site plan reviews across multiple municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for 566 & 568 Ryders Lane in East Brunswick
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for The Green at Old Bridge and Vermella New Brunswick RTF
• Final application for Hidden Meadows in Monroe
• Site plan for Fulton’s Landing in Sayreville
• Site plan for Dayton 3 (161 Docks Corner Road) in South Brunswick

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a site-specific amendment application regarding the Lower-Raritan Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan. This item concerns a proposed multi-family housing project by Edgewood Properties in Monroe Township.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) for Edgewood Properties, Block 36, Lots 13, 14, & 15 (Monroe Parke Section 4) in Monroe Township

SWAC Meeting

The scheduled SWAC meeting for July 12, 2022, has been cancelled. A subcommittee has been formed to review and update the County Solid Waste Management Plan in place of this meeting.

• Cancellation of the July 12, 2022, SWAC meeting
• Formation of a subcommittee to review and update the County Solid Waste Management Plan

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to conduct reorganization elections and review a site-specific amendment for a multi-family housing project. The body will also receive a status update on the NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.

• Election of Vice Chair and Secretary
• Site-Specific Amendment application for Edgewood Properties (Monroe Parke Section 4) in Monroe Township
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project

WDB Literacy Committee

The Literacy Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and receive updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies. The agenda includes a pending guest speaker and miscellaneous business.

• Review of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and various agencies. The body will also hold a discussion regarding an update to the Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Discussion of Solid Waste Management Plan update
• DEP report
• Environmental Division - Solid Waste Enforcement report
• MCIA report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review site plans and subdivision requests across multiple municipalities including Edison, Old Bridge, and Piscataway.

• Site plan review for 17 projects, including the JCC of Middlesex Emanu-El Building Expansion in Edison
• Site plan review for the Spotswood Logistics Center (RG Spotswood LLC)
• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge (Alfieri Old Bridge Associates, LLC)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Rivendell Lights in Edison and The Hub/NBPA Subdivision in New Brunswick
• Memorialization of resolution for The Links at Edison (Markim Developers, LLC)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Development Review Committee. The board will also hear staff reports regarding sustainability, resiliency, transportation, and regional planning.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Report of the Development Review Committee
• Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency
• Staff reports on Transportation and Mobility

June Board Meeting & MIB Hearing

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No old business or new business items are listed for decision or discussion.

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is holding a special meeting to address old business. The primary focus is a conflict resolution regarding a property in Cranbury Township.

• Resolution of Right to Farm Conflict Resolution findings and recommendations regarding a complaint by Ralph Izzo and application by Rodana Salih for Lot 2.03 in Block 21, Cranbury Township

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and various agencies. The body will also address a name change for the Clean Earth Intermodal Facility.

• Administrative Action 004-22: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility name change
• Reports from DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Planning Board's Development Review Committee will review several items including the release of performance guarantees and new site plan applications. The agenda includes discussions on various residential, commercial, and industrial projects across multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for 10 projects including Toll JM EB Residential Urban Renewal and McDonald’s Edison
• Preliminary subdivision applications for The Green at Old Bridge and Colonial Oaks South Plainfield
• Final subdivision applications for 36 Haypress Road and 1145 Foster Avenue
• Site plan reviews for 12 projects including EVOX NJ Brunswick 9 LLC and Chemspace US Inc.

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will meet to discuss a wastewater quality management plan amendment for a proposed warehouse. The board will also review meeting minutes and receive reports on sustainability, resiliency, transportation, and mobility.

• Amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Quality Management Plan for IV1 800 Montrose Ave, LLC, Proposed Warehouse, South Plainfield, NJ (Block 447, Lot 1, 800 Montrose Avenue)

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to discuss water quality and management. The agenda includes a review of a proposed warehouse amendment in South Plainfield and updates on county wastewater and river resilience projects.

• Review of WQMP SSA Amendment Application for 800 Montrose Ave, LLC, Proposed Warehouse, South Plainfield, NJ
• Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
• Resolution to adopt the 2022/2023 schedule of regular meeting dates

May Board Meeting

The Board will meet to adopt minutes from previous April 2022 hearings regarding New Brunswick School Board elections. The agenda also includes a request change for New Brunswick early voting and administration reports.

• Adoption of April 19, 2022 New Brunswick School Board Election Mail-in Ballot Hearing minutes
• Adoption of April 25, 2022 New Brunswick School Board Election Provisional Ballot Hearing minutes
• New Brunswick Early Voting Request Change

WDB Abilities Committee

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board Abilities Committee discussed efforts to increase disability-friendly hiring and committee membership. Members proposed initiatives for Disability Employment Awareness Month in October and discussed using social media to promote employment services.

• Planning of a virtual job fair on June 22 with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
• Proposal to add Disability Etiquette Training to the next WDB quarterly meeting agenda
• Discussion of recruiting new committee members from Rangam, the Kessler Foundation, and JFK Hospital
• Proposal to survey committee members to establish a formal mission and vision
• Discussion of potential advisory roles to local and state legislators regarding benefit restrictions

Workforce Development Board

The board is meeting to discuss workforce strategies, funding updates, and procurement monitoring. Members will vote on a Vice Chair vacancy and several policy resolutions. The meeting also includes a presentation on a Rutgers University CTE research project.

• Vote on Vice Chair vacancy
• Creation of Ad-Hoc Committee for Private Sector WDB Members
• Review of policy resolutions regarding Letters of Support, Transitional Jobs, and Procurement
• Update on American Recovery Act funding requests
• Presentation on Rutgers University CTE Research Project

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Board will review status updates for farmland preservation applications. The meeting also includes a continued hearing regarding a Right to Farm application for property in Cranbury Township.

• Status of Farmland Preservation Applications
• Right to Farm hearing continuation for Lot 2.03, Block 21 in Cranbury Township
• Member appointment to the Lower Raritan – Middlesex County Water Resource Association

SWAC Meeting

There was no SWAC meeting held on April 12, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review site plans, subdivision applications, and the release of performance guarantees for several projects.

• Release of performance guarantees for projects including Advocare Mid-Jersey Pediatrics (East Brunswick) and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (New Brunswick)
• Minor subdivision sketch plats for Plainfield Rd., Manor Blvd., Broad Ave. (Edison) and Richiecol LLC (South Brunswick)
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for The Green at Old Bridge, Colonial Oaks (South Plainfield), and Madison Estates (Woodbridge)
• Final applications for 723 Wood Ave (Edison) and Matchaponix Estates (Old Bridge)
• Site plan reviews for projects including Popeyes & Burger King (470 US Route 1, Edison) and NCINJ New Parking Garage (New Brunswick)

April Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss early voting and primary polling locations. The board will also address the Master Poll Worker Program.

• Early Voting Polling Locations
• Primary Polling Locations
• Master Poll Worker Program

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections called this emergency meeting to discuss an emergent and important matter. The agenda includes a discussion on redistricting.

• Redistricting

Emergency Meeting

The Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to discuss redistricting. The board stated that delaying the meeting to provide further notice would likely result in substantial harm to the public interest.

• Discussion of redistricting

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board - Special Meeting

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Right to Farm public hearing. The board will review a site-specific Agricultural Management Practice application for a property in Cranbury Township.

• Public hearing for Right to Farm application: Lot 2.03 in Block 21, Township of Cranbury

WDB Literacy Committee

The Literacy Committee will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates from libraries and literacy agencies. The meeting includes a presentation on Middlesex College ESL programs by Dr. Gary Abbott.

• Presentation by Dr. Gary Abbott on Middlesex College ESL programs
• Updates from libraries, WLL, and other literacy agencies
• Review of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

SWAC Meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually to review agency reports and old business. The agenda includes reports from the DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA regarding the Middlesex County Landfill.

• Administrative Action 003-22: 986 Jersey Ave/Solterra Class A recycling facility – New Brunswick
• Administrative Action 005-21: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility – Piscataway
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several development projects across Middlesex County. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision applications and various site plan reviews in multiple municipalities.

• Release of performance guarantees for East Brunswick, South Plainfield, and Piscataway projects
• Minor subdivision sketch plat for Matchaponix Estates in Old Bridge
• Major subdivision preliminary applications for Old Bridge and South Brunswick
• Final applications for Phase 4 Venue at Monroe
• Site plan reviews for 17 different locations including Carteret, Cranbury, Edison, and Sayreville

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to handle administrative updates and appointments. The board will consider the appointment of Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee.

• Appointment of Thomas Pollando to the Development Review Committee
• BOCC Resolution 22-286-R appointing Sam Kahn to the Planning Board
• Resolution 2022–05 Amended Annual Meeting Notice
• Letter of resignation from William Thomas, III

Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Elections will hold a reorganization meeting following the swearing in of board members. The session includes nominations and votes for the positions of Chairman and Secretary/Commissioner of Registration.

• Swearing in of Board Members at 11:30 a.m.
• Election of Chairman
• Election of Secretary/Commissioner of Registration

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and other agencies. The body will discuss administrative actions regarding specific waste and recycling facilities.

• Administrative Action 003-22: 986 Jersey Ave/Solterra Class A recycling facility, New Brunswick
• Administrative Action 001-22: JH Reid sale to Petillo Recycling Class B, Middlesex
• Administrative Action 005-21: Clean Earth Intermodal Facility, Piscataway
• Administrative Action 002-22: 986 Jersey Avenue Transfer Station/MRF, New Brunswick

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several subdivision applications and site plans across various municipalities. The agenda includes discussions on the release of performance guarantees for projects in East Brunswick, Piscataway, and Sayreville.

• Release of Performance Guarantees: Lightbridge East Brunswick (EB-SP-296)
• Release of Performance Guarantees: Lincoln Industrial Park Traffic Signal and Site Improvements, Piscataway (PI-SP-61)
• Release of Performance Guarantees: Saker Shoprite, Sayreville (SY-SP-187)
• Minor Subdivision Sketch Plat: 445 Old Post Road, Edison (ED-S-1027)
• Major Subdivision Preliminary Applications: The Green at Old Bridge (OB-303), 4095 U.S. Route 1 South Brunswick (SB-236), and Heritage at South Brunswick (SB-235)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Middlesex County Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022. This plan is being considered for adoption as an element of the Middlesex County Master Plan.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Middlesex County Open Space and Recreation Plan 2022

WDB Abilities Committee

The committee will meet to discuss its objectives and analyze various concerns and challenges. The agenda also includes a discussion of proposed initiatives for 2022.

• Discussion of Committee Objectives
• Analysis of Concerns, Challenges
• Proposed Initiatives for 2022

Workforce Development Board

The board will review a mid-year budget presentation and receive reports from the CEO and operations staff. Discussions include funding opportunities, the 2021 annual report, and partnerships with LinkedIn and SkillUp Connection.

• Mid-year budget presentation
• 2021 Annual Report
• MOU NJ CCC/GSETA
• LinkedIn Partnership with WDB
• OJT Funding

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review farmland preservation applications. The board will consider a resolution for the final approval of a development easement for Duchess Farms in South Brunswick Township.

• Final approval for the purchase of the development easement of Duchess Farms on Block 26, Lots 5.02 and 6 in South Brunswick Township
• Status update on farmland preservation applications

SWAC Meeting

There will be no SWAC meeting held on January 11, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review a minor subdivision sketch plat and multiple site plans across several municipalities.

• Minor subdivision sketch plat for 295-297 Davidson Mill Road, South Brunswick
• Release of performance guarantee for Gordon Exit 8A Associates, LLC, Cranbury
• Site plan for Dunkin’ @ Inman Grove Shopping Center, Edison
• Site plan for Lidl US Operations LLC, South Brunswick
• Site plan for United Parcel Service, Inc., South Brunswick

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and organize committees for 2022. The board will also vote on resolutions for board counsel, the board secretary, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan for Park Avenue Water Treatment Plan upgrades (1 Park Lane, South Plainfield)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Resolution 2022-01: Planning Board Counsel
• Resolution 2022-02: Planning Board Secretary
• Resolution 2022-03: 2022 Schedule of Meetings

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will meet to review a WQMP SSA Amendment Application for the Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant. The body will also receive status updates on wastewater management and the Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.

• Review of WQMP SSA Amendment Application: Park Avenue Water Treatment Plant Upgrades, Block 50, Lot 1, 1 Park Lane, South Plainfield, NJ
• Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
• Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
• Status update on CRS/MS4 Group

January Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss the Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election and the G121 Election Review. The body will also review administration reports and adopt minutes from eight previous meetings.

• Old Bridge Ward 4 Special Election
• G121 Election Review
• Administration Reports