Middlesex County public meetings in 2024

Public Review of the Emergency Response Plan

The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management is holding a public review of the 2024 Emergency Response Plan. Residents and workers may sign up by email to view the plan at the Fire Academy. The session runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and recording devices are prohibited. Review is limited to the municipality where participants live or work.

• Public review of the Emergency Response Plan scheduled for Dec 30 2024, 9 am–2 pm
• Location: Middlesex County Fire Academy, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ 08872
• Sign‑up required via email to [email protected]
• Participants may only review the plan for their municipality of residence or employment
• No recording devices (pen, paper, camera, phone, etc.) are allowed

Youth Advisory Committee Meeting

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet via MS Teams to review youth program updates and approve previous meeting minutes. The session consists of procedural updates and member announcements.

• Youth Program Update

Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss items with Election Systems & Software (ES&S) and Knowink. The board will also review administration reports and adopt minutes from October and November meetings.

• Meeting with Election Systems & Software (ES&S) and Knowink
• Review of Administration Reports
• Adoption of October and November meeting minutes

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually to approve minutes, review department reports, and consider administrative actions regarding mandated materials. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Solid Waste Management Division report
• Reports from DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA
• Administrative Action 002-24 regarding mandated materials
• General public portion for comments

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several subdivision and site plan applications, including an amended preliminary plan for a North Brunswick transit‑oriented development (TOD). It will also consider final subdivision applications for the same North Brunswick TOD and multiple site plans and extensions across the county. Public discussion on listed resolutions is scheduled before the committee votes.

• Amended Preliminary North Brunswick TOD subdivision (File NO‑SUB‑1904)
• Amended Final North Brunswick TOD subdivision (File NO‑SUB‑1905)
• Site plan for 116 South Main Street, Cranbury (CR‑SP‑1252)
• Site plan for 355 Meadow Road, Edison (ED‑SP‑1919)
• Extension project Brightview East Brunswick Urban Renewal (EB‑SP‑1869)

Planning Board

The board will review and vote on a Site Specific Amendment application for a proposed warehouse facility by HB Warehousing, LLC at 554 Old Water Works Road, Old Bridge Township, under the Lower‑Raritan Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes, a Planning Director’s report, a Development Review Committee report, and adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar. Public comments will be taken after the agenda items.

• Site Specific Amendment (SSA) application for HB Warehousing warehouse at 554 Old Water Works Road, Old Bridge Township
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024
• Planning Director’s report
• Development Review Committee report
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar

Emergency Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections is holding an emergency meeting to review the categories of rejected provisional ballots from the 2024 November General Election. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Emergency meeting to review rejected provisional ballots
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams
• Review of 2024 November General Election results
• Audio recording of the meeting

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will consider several new business items, including a site‑specific amendment application for a proposed warehouse by HB Warehousing, LLC at 554 Old Water Works Road in Old Bridge Township, and recent storm‑water ordinances adopted by East Brunswick, Metuchen, and South Brunswick. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as the Open Public Meetings Act reading, approval of minutes, staff reports, and a public comment period.

• Site‑Specific Amendment (SSA) Application for HB Warehousing, LLC – proposed warehouse, Block 6303, Lots 9 & 11, 554 Old Water Works Road, Old Bridge Township
• East Brunswick Township Ordinance No. 24‑XX – Design Guidelines & Standards, §192‑53 Stormwater Control (adopted 11/14/2024)
• Borough of Metuchen Ordinance 2024‑21 – Repeal and replace Article 42 “Surface Water Runoff” to align with NJDEP stormwater rules (adopted 10/28/2024)
• South Brunswick Township Ordinance #2024‑22 – Amend Chapter 62, Article VI Stormwater Management (adopted 10/16/2024)

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee will consider several minor subdivision sketch plats, release performance guarantees, and a range of subdivision, site‑plan and extension applications. Items include a sketch plat for 166 Rues Lane in East Brunswick, performance guarantees for the K70 Camelot project in Sayreville, and various subdivision and site‑plan proposals across the county. The committee will discuss and vote on these items before adjourning.

• Sketch plat for 166 Rues Lane, East Brunswick (File SUB-133)
• Release of performance guarantee for K70 (Camelot at Ernston), Sayreville (File SY-SP-1358)
• Subdivision application for Old Forge at Fern Road, East Brunswick (File EB-SUB-1827)
• Site plan for 40D Cotters Lane, East Brunswick (File EB-SP-1860)
• Extension for 116 South Main Street Self Storage, Cranbury (File CR-SP-1252)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will approve October 8 meeting minutes, hear reports from the Planning Director and Development Review Committee, and consider Resolution 2024‑10, a proposed policy on site‑plan and subdivision extensions. The meeting also includes a Vision Zero presentation and public comment periods.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 8, 2024 (voice vote)
• Consider Planning Director’s report (voice vote)
• Review Development Review Committee report (voice vote)
• Consider Resolution 2024‑10: Proposed policy for site‑plan/subdivision extensions (roll call)
• Vision Zero presentation by Mike Dannemiller, PE

Middlesex County Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The Middlesex County Workforce Development Board will review a consent agenda that includes correspondence, minutes approval, and board membership updates. The meeting includes reports on program updates, procurement awards, and the fiscal status. New business will consider a request for letters of support, followed by a public comment period.

• Consent agenda (correspondence, minutes approval, membership updates)
• Program updates report
• Procurement awards presentation
• Fiscal update by Nick Jeglinski
• Request for letters of support

Mail-in & Provisional Ballot Challenge Notice - General Election

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will hold a meeting on November 5, 2024, to discuss mail-in and provisional ballot challenges for the General Election. The agenda includes a roll call and a public comment period, with no new or old business items listed.

• Meeting date: November 5, 2024
• Location: 26-B Kennedy Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
• Topic: Mail-in & Provisional Ballot Challenge Notice - General Election 2024
• No new or old business items on the agenda
• Public comment period included

Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will convene on October 10, 2024, to adopt the minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes old business regarding disability certification and ballot discretion, as well as administration reports.

• Adoption of September 12, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of disability certification
• Discussion of ballot discretion
• Administration reports

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will consider Resolution 2024-09 to waive stormwater maintenance agreements previously required on county roads. It will also consider a proposed policy on site plan and subdivision extensions. The board will receive reports from the Development Review Committee and the Transportation and Mobility staff. Routine items include approval of the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Resolution 2024-09: Waive stormwater maintenance agreements on county roads
• Proposed policy on site plan/subdivision extensions
• Development Review Committee report (Katie Thielman-Puniello)
• Transportation and Mobility staff report (Michael Dannemiller)
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will approve minutes from the September 10 meeting and discuss the release of performance guarantees for several projects. It will consider sketch plats, preliminary and final subdivision applications across several municipalities. The committee will also review site plan submissions and various extension requests. Public comments will be taken before adjourning.

• Release of performance guarantees for DTMT, LLC (Jamesburg, file JA-SP-45)
• Sketch plat for 1681 Woodland Avenue, Edison (Karma Homes LLC, file ED-SUB-1787)
• Preliminary subdivision application for Woodhaven Village, Old Bridge (file OB-SUB-1726)
• Site plan for 2077 Oak Tree Road, Edison (Devmoni, LLC, file SP-139)
• Extension request for 116 South Main Street, Cranbury (Self Storage, LLC, file CR-SP-1252)

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management and other agencies. The meeting includes a discussion on Administrative Action 001-24 regarding a Municipal Program Summary Update.

• Administrative Action 001-24 (Municipal Program Summary Update)
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill
• DEP report
• Environmental Division Solid Waste Enforcement report
• MCIA report

MCIC Meeting

The Draft Agenda Review Group will meet to discuss the upcoming meeting agenda. No specific items, contracts, or policy proposals are listed in the agenda. The session appears to be procedural in nature.

Public Hearing on Plan Amendment 2024-1 (GDB Class D Recycling Facility)

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a virtual and in‑person public hearing on Oct. 2, 2024 to consider Plan Amendment 2024‑1. The amendment would add GDB International, Inc. at 207 Pond Avenue, Middlesex Borough, as a Class D recycling facility that can accept up to 15 tons per day of latex and oil‑based paint. Written comments are accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2024. No vote will be taken at the hearing; the record will be reviewed later.

• Virtual hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024 (Microsoft Teams, ID 223 511 857 858).
• In‑person hearing at 12:00 noon on Oct. 2, 2024 in Middlesex Borough Courtroom, 1200 Mountain Ave.
• Amendment proposes a Class D recycling facility at Block 259, Lot 4, 207 Pond Ave, accepting up to 15 tons/day of paint waste.
• Written comments due by 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 4, 2024 to Carole Tolmachewich (phone 732‑745‑4170, email [email protected]).
• Resolution 24‑1158‑R authorizes the hearings and retains a stenographer; no vote will occur at the hearing.

Public Hearing on Plan Amendment 2024-1 (GDB Class D Recycling Facility)

The Board of County Commissioners is holding public hearings to discuss Plan Amendment 2024-1. This proposal would add GDB International, Inc. as a Class D Recycling Facility to the County Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Proposed Class D Recycling Facility for GDB International, Inc. at 207 Pond Avenue
• Facility limit of 15 tons per day of latex and oil-based paint and related products
• Proposed operating hours: Monday–Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
• Public hearings scheduled for October 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Literacy Committee Meeting

The Literacy Committee will review minutes from its March 12 and June 11, 2024 meetings. It will receive a tax season update from United Way’s VITA program and discuss volunteer recruitment for 2024. The committee will also consider the transition of the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development and the Middlesex County Workforce Development Board, hear about the NJ Department of Labor “WLL” Replacement Program, and get updates from libraries and other literacy agencies.

• United Way: VITA 2023 Tax Season Update, 2024 Tax Season Volunteer Recruitment
• MCOWCD, MCWDB Transition and Effect on Committee
• NJDOL: “WLL” Replacement Program NGO
• Updates from Libraries, WLL, and Other Literacy Agencies Present
• Miscellaneous Business

Board Meeting

The Board of Elections is meeting to address old and new business regarding election administration. Discussions include poll worker eligibility and specific polling location issues.

• Early Voting Challengers
• Disability Certification
• Old Bridge Polling Location
• Ballot Discretion
• Candidates/Family Members as Poll Workers

Development Review Committee

The Middlesex County Development Review Committee will review and act on several agenda items, including the release of performance guarantees for two development projects, a major subdivision application for Woodhaven Village Estates in Old Bridge, multiple site‑plan proposals in Edison and other municipalities, and a number of extension requests. The committee will also approve the minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting. No resolutions are slated for amendment or removal.

• Release of performance guarantees for Dunellen Station redevelopment (Dunellen, file DU-SP-16) and Industrial Development International/Exit 8A Logistics Center (South Brunswick, file SB-SP-298)
• Preliminary major subdivision application for Woodhaven Village Estates (Old Bridge, file OB-SUB-1537)
• Site‑plan application for Phoenix Realty (Edison, file ED-SP-1543)
• Site‑plan application for 500 Raritan Center (Edison, file ED-SP-1808)
• Extension request for 131 Jersey Avenue (New Brunswick, file NB-SP-1752)

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will vote on a Site‑Specific Amendment (SSA) to the Lower‑Raritan County Water Quality Management Plan for the Woodhaven Village Planned Unit Development, as outlined in Resolution 2024‑08. The board will also receive and consider a Development Review Committee report and three MCOP staff reports. Additional agenda items include approval of the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes and routine public‑comment procedures.

• Consideration of SSA application to the Lower‑Raritan Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan for Woodhaven Village PUD (various blocks and lots) – Resolution 2024‑08
• Development Review Committee Report presented by Katie Thielman‑Puniello, Principal Planner
• MCOP Staff Report by Laurie Sobel, Supervising Planner
• MCOP Staff Report by Michael Dannemiller, Supervising Engineer
• MCOP Staff Report by Mirah Becker, Supervising Planner

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will first approve the meeting minutes and address correspondence. It will review reports from the Division of Solid Waste Management, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Division, MCIA, and MCUA, including a report on the Middlesex County Landfill. The council will consider the old‑business item Plan Amendment 2024-1 for a GDB Class D Recycling Facility in Middlesex Borough and the new‑business item a Municipal Summary Guide.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Division of Solid Waste Management report
• Agency reports: DEP, Environmental Division, MCIA, MCUA (including landfill report)
• Plan Amendment 2024-1 (GDB Class D Recycling Facility‑Middlesex Borough)
• Municipal Summary Guide

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider and vote on multiple site plan applications, subdivision filings, and releases of performance guarantees. Items include a proposed medical office building in Monroe and several commercial projects such as a Rivian service center in Woodbridge. The meeting also includes routine approval of July minutes and open public discussion of listed resolutions.

• Proposed Medical Office Building – Applegarth Realty, LLC (Monroe, MO-SP-1214)
• Release of performance guarantee for Metuchen Catholic Senior Housing (Edison, ED-SP-510)
• Sketch plat for Woodspring Suites Hotel – DCD Capital LLC (Woodbridge, WO-SUB-1697)
• Site plan for 116 South Main Street – Self Storage, LLC (Cranbury, CR-SP-1252)
• Rivian Service Center – Rivian LLC (Woodbridge, WO-SP-1751)

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association is meeting to review a site-specific amendment for a development in Old Bridge Township. The body will also consider land development and stormwater control ordinances from New Brunswick, Old Bridge, Sayreville, and South Plainfield.

• Site-Specific Amendment application for Woodhaven Village Planned Unit Development in Old Bridge Township
• New Brunswick City Council Ordinance #O-062402 regarding Land Development Code
• Old Bridge Township Ordinance No. 24-11 amending Stormwater Management
• Borough of Sayreville Ordinance #32-24 regarding Model Stormwater Control Ordinance
• Borough of South Plainfield Ordinance 2310 amending Stormwater Control

Abilities Committee Meeting

The Abilities Committee will approve minutes from its May 7 meeting, hear a guest presentation on an Innovation and Expansion Grant, and debrief a recent Lunch-and-Learn. It will also review a proposed mission statement, discuss ownership of future events planning and marketing, and consider a transition plan for the committee. Miscellaneous business will be addressed before adjournment.

• Guest presentation on Innovation and Expansion Grant opportunity
• Review and approval of minutes from May 7, 2024 meeting
• Debrief of June 11th Lunch-and-Learn
• Review of proposed mission statement
• Discussion of abilities committee transition plan

MC INSURANCE COMMISSION MEETING

The agenda for this meeting consists of a draft agenda review. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed in the provided text.

Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will consider several new items, including a discussion of disability certificate requirements, challenges related to early voting, a proposed change to the Rutgers drop box, and moving the Old Bridge polling location from Old Bridge High School to the Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center for W2D3 and W2D5. The board will also receive administration reports and hold an executive session on poll workers.

• Disability Certificate & Requirements Discussion
• Early Voting Challengers
• Rutgers Drop Box Change
• Old Bridge Polling Location Change Old Bridge High School to Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center for W2D3 and W2D5
• Executive Session – Poll Workers

MIDDLESEX COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

The board will approve the minutes from its January 10, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation from the New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee about the Statewide Formula Law (SFV) – P.L. 2023, c. 245 and discuss its implications. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, public comment, and setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from the January 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Presentation and discussion of the Statewide Formula Law (SFV) – P.L. 2023, c. 245
• Public comment period and scheduling of the next regular meeting on October 23, 2024

Middlesex County Construction Board of Appeals Meeting

The Middlesex County Construction Board of Appeals will conduct hearings on multiple appeal cases, including Carteret Fire Bureau, Township of Edison, North Brunswick Township, and Perth Amboy City Fire Prevention Bureau. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting. Individual hearing times will be set based on each party's arrival.

• Hearing: Carteret Fire Bureau of Fire Prevention v. 800 Federal Boulevard
• Hearing: Township of Edison v. 30 Clearview Road (American Beverage Packing Co., LLC)
• Hearing: North Brunswick Township v. 1 Cornell Street (Torres-Maza, David)
• Hearing: North Brunswick Township v. 67 Jared Drive (Reddy, Rajesh & Rachana)
• Hearing: Perth Amboy City Fire Prevention Bureau v. 940 State Street (Wang & Xu, LLC)

Middlesex County Insurance Commission Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from May 2, 2024. No new business or correspondence is listed on the agenda. The commission will also address a closed session resolution.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 Open Minutes
• Approval of May 2, 2024 Closed Minutes
• Closed Session Resolution # MCIC 24-05

SWAC meeting

The Solid Waste Advisory Council will meet virtually to review agency reports and business items. The agenda includes a discussion of a plan amendment for a recycling facility in Middlesex Borough.

• Plan Amendment 2024-1 (GDB Class D Recycling Facility-Middlesex Borough)
• Division of Solid Waste Management Report
• MCUA report on Middlesex County Landfill

Development Review Committee

The committee will review various development applications including subdivisions and site plans across several municipalities. Discussion includes the release of performance guarantees for projects in Cranbury and South Brunswick.

• Release of performance guarantee: Enclave in Cranbury
• Release of performance guarantee: 1065 Cranbury South Road in South Brunswick
• Minor subdivision: Jonathan Eker in South Brunswick
• Preliminary subdivisions: The Green at Old Bridge and Woodhaven Village Estates 2 in Old Bridge
• Final subdivision: 857 Hoes Lane in Piscataway

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board will consider a site-specific amendment application for a proposed warehouse development in Old Bridge Township. This application involves Claremont Development, LLC at 1279 Route 9. The board will also approve meeting minutes from May 14, 2024.

• Site-Specific Amendment (SSA) application for Claremont Development, LLC warehouse at 1279 Route 9, Old Bridge Township
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association

The Association will review a warehouse development application for Claremont Development, LLC in Old Bridge Township. The meeting also includes reviews of several municipal ordinances regarding stormwater management.

• Warehouse development application at 1279 Route 9, Old Bridge Township
• Cranbury Township Ordinance #05-24-13 regarding land development code
• Borough of Dunellen Ordinance 2024-14 regarding stormwater management
• Borough of Highland Park Ordinance No. 24-2085 for stormwater management
• Borough of Jamesburg Ordinance #09-24 for stormwater control

Public Review of the Emergency Response Plan

The Middlesex County planning district has scheduled a public review of the Emergency Response Plan for June 26, 2024. The review will take place at the Middlesex County Fire Academy in Sayreville. Interested individuals must sign up via email to participate.

• Public review of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Review location: 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ
• Email registration required at [email protected]
• Review limited to individual's municipality of residence or employment
• No recording devices allowed during the review

Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will review minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting and discuss NJDOL literacy priorities. The agenda also includes updates on student trends in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy and 2023 statistics from Literacy NJ.

• Review of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• United Way: Perth Amboy Family Financial Opportunity Center update
• NJDOL literacy responsibilities and priorities
• New Brunswick and Perth Amboy adult literacy student trends
• Literacy NJ 2023 statistics for Middlesex County

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing various subdivision and site plan applications for several municipalities. This includes evaluating preliminary, final, and minor subdivision requests as well as the release of performance guarantees.

• Site plan for Sitex North Brunswick in North Brunswick
• Final subdivision applications for Fern Road Estates in East Brunswick
• Release of performance guarantees for The Enclave at East Brunswick, LP
• Site plan for the Raritan River Logistics Center IV in Perth Amboy
• New subdivision application for The Green at Old Bridge in Old Bridge

Mail-in & Prov Ballot Challenge Notice - Primary Election

The Middlesex County Board of Elections met to adopt the minutes from the May meeting. No old or new business was scheduled for discussion.

• Adoption of May meeting minutes

Middlesex County Construction Board of Appeals Meeting

The board will conduct hearings for three construction-related appeals in Carteret and North Brunswick. Two items are listed as adjourned, while one case is noted as settled. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 17, 2024.

• Appeal: Carteret Fire Bureau of Fire Prevention v. 800 Federal Appellant’s Boulevard
• Appeal: Borough of Carteret v. 1 Hermann Avenue (PNC Bank)
• Settled case: North Brunswick Township v. 1616 Roosevelt Avenue
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review several new subdivision and site plan proposals across the county. The agenda also includes reviewing performance guarantees for projects in Carteret, Edison, North Brunswick, and South Amboy.

• Site plan for Costco Wholesale Corp. in Monroe
• Subdivision application for Nokia (H2) / NBPA in New Brunswick
• Release of performance guarantees for 606 & 612 Roosevelt Avenue in Carteret
• Site plan for the PPPL Innovation Center in Plainfield
• Site plan for FedEx Ground Package Expansion in South Brunswick

Planning Board

The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to review several administrative reports and resolutions. The board will consider an endorsement for the 'Forward Together' public transit plan. Additionally, members will review reports from the Development Review Committee and MCOP staff.

• Endorsement of 'Forward Together' transit plan (Resolution # 2024-06)
• Development Review Committee Report
• MCOP Staff Report
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes

LOWER RARITAN-MIDDLESEX COUNTY WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association is meeting to consider proposed amendments to its bylaws. The agenda also includes adopting an amended 2024 meeting schedule and reviewing the Woodbridge Township Stormwater Control Ordinance.

• Proposed amendments to WRA Bylaws
• Resolution adopting 2024 amended schedule of regular WRA meeting dates
• Woodbridge Township Stormwater Control Ordinance (#2024-24)

Abilities Committee Meeting

The Abilities Committee will review minutes from previous 2023 and 2024 meetings. The agenda also includes updates on outreach efforts, planning for a resource fair, and a review of a proposed mission statement.

• Review of proposed mission statement
• Planning for a resource fair
• Updates on outreach efforts
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 and February 6, 2024

Middlesex County Insurance Commission Meeting

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 4, 2024, open and closed sessions. The agenda includes a closed session under Resolution # MCIC 24-04.

• Approval of April 4, 2024 Open Minutes
• Approval of April 4, 2024 Closed Minutes
• Closed Session: Resolution # MCIC 24-04

Board Meeting

The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from April meetings and administration reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and administrative updates.

• Adoption of April meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The Board will discuss workforce development items including One Stop Partner MOUs and the resignation of One Stop Operator Shameir Hanson-Skipworth. Discussion topics also include WIOA service procurement, certification, grant submissions, and WIOA reauthorization.

• One Stop Operator Shameir Hanson-Skipworth resignation
• Procurement of WIOA Services
• WDB Certification
• Recent Grant Submissions
• WIOA Reauthorization

Board Meeting

The Board of Elections will meet to conduct administrative business. The agenda includes the adoption of minutes from March meetings and administration reports.

• Adoption of March meeting minutes

SWAC meeting

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

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

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing several subdivision applications and site plans across various municipalities. The agenda also includes the release of performance guarantees for multiple properties.

• Subdivision: WHA- Green Oak, Woodbridge (WO-SUB-1234)
• Site Plan: WHA-Green Oak (Phase 1), Woodbridge (WO-SP-1231)
• Performance Guarantees: 150 Main Street, Metuchen (ME-SP-1)
• Performance Guarantees: 501 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick (NB-SP-24)
• Site Plan: 116 South Main Street, Cranbury (CR-SP-1252)

Planning Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the March 12, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes a report on the 2024 Work Program and a presentation of the Development Review Committee Report.

• Approval of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Planning Director’s Report regarding the 2024 Work Program
• Development Review Committee Report

Swearing In & Reorganization Meeting

The Board of Elections will hold a reorganization meeting following the swearing in of board members. The meeting 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 Board Chairman
• Election of Secretary/Commissioner of Registration

Literacy Committee Meeting

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive results from a United Way needs assessment. The agenda also includes updates from libraries, literacy agencies, and the 2023 VITA program.

• United Way Needs Assessment results
• 2023 VITA Program and ITIN Application Assistance review
• Updates from libraries and literacy agencies

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is reviewing several new business items including major and final subdivision applications. The agenda also includes a wide range of site plan reviews across various municipalities.

• Edison Towne Square Phase 9 preliminary application in Edison
• 700 Middlesex Avenue & 215 Durham Avenue preliminary application in Metuchen
• The Green at Old Bridge preliminary application in Old Bridge
• Woodhaven Village Estates 2 preliminary application in Old Bridge
• Cloverleaf_85-30 preliminary application in Woodbridge

Planning Board

This agenda consists of procedural items and staff reports. No specific development projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Approval of January 09, 2024 meeting minutes
• Development Review Committee Report
• MCOP Staff Report

Development Review Committee

The committee will review various subdivision applications and site plans for residential, commercial, and warehouse projects across several municipalities. The agenda also includes the release of performance guarantees for completed developments in Jamesburg, South Plainfield, and Woodbridge.

• Review of subdivision applications in East Brunswick, Old Bridge, and Edison
• Proposed site plans for R&L Carteret Warehouse and Adler Warehouse
• Site plan review for Ryders Lane Apartments in Milltown
• Proposed Taco Bell & CT07 Shared Commercial Bank Drive-Thru in Monroe
• Release of performance guarantees for projects in Jamesburg, South Plainfield, and Woodbridge

Emergency Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting on February 9, 2024. The board discussed the correction of election district lines for Sayreville and South Brunswick.

• Correction of election district lines for Sayreville
• Correction of election district lines for South Brunswick

Abilities Committee Meeting

The meeting consists of procedural items including a review of previous minutes and guest introductions. The committee will also address new membership recruitment and provide updates on the mission and vision survey.

• Introduction of Shameir Skipworth-Hanson, One-Stop Operator
• Review of November 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• New membership recruitment
• Updates on Mission and Vision Survey

February Board Meeting

The Middlesex County Board of Elections will address old business regarding certificates of assistor and the adjudication of mail-in ballots. The board will also adopt the minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting.

• Adoption of January 11, 2024 minutes
• Certificate of Assistor
• Adjudication of Mail-in Ballots
• Administration Reports

Middlesex County Ethics Board Reorganization 2024

The Middlesex County Ethics Board is holding a reorganization meeting. The agenda includes electing officers, appointing legal counsel, and establishing the schedule for future meetings.

• Election of Officers
• Appointment of Legal Counsel
• Fixing Time and Date of Middlesex County Ethics Board Meetings
• Approval of Minutes January 31, 2023

Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

The Board will discuss workforce development topics including One Stop Partner MOUs and WIOA services. The meeting includes updates on board membership and recent grant submissions.

• Board membership updates and swearing-in of Anand Sumaithangi, David Selover, and Anthony Staynings
• One Stop Partner MOU regarding new operator Shameir Hanson-Skipworth
• Procurement of WIOA services
• WDB Certification
• WIOA Reauthorization

REORGANIZATION - Middlesex County Construction Board of Appeals Meeting

The Board will conduct a reorganization meeting to establish its organizational chart, meeting schedule, and voting procedures. The agenda also includes several construction-related hearings involving various townships and properties.

• Resolution 24-01: Fixing time and date of meetings
• Resolution 24-02: Roberts Rules of Order
• Resolution 24-03: Procedures in accordance with Sunshine Law
• Resolution 24-04: Assigning alternate voting members
• Hearings regarding properties in Carteret, Edison, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, and South Brunswick

January Board Meeting

The Board will discuss the adjudication of mail-in ballots and the Certificate of Assistor. The agenda also includes reviewing the Highland Park Map and projected meeting dates for 2024-2025.

• Discussion regarding Adjudication of Mail-in Ballots
• Review of Highland Park Map
• Adoption of December 7, 2023 minutes
• Review of 2024-2025 projected board meeting dates

Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board

The Board will conduct its annual reorganization and election of officers. The agenda includes a review of the status of Farmland Preservation Applications and a resolution to revise the review process for Special Occasion Event applications on preserved farms.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Status of Farmland Preservation Applications
• Revision of review process for Special Occasion Event (SOE) applications on Preserved Farms
• Adoption of 2024 Schedule of Regular Meetings

Development Review Committee

The committee is reviewing several new site plan applications across municipalities including Old Bridge, Edison, and Woodbridge. The agenda also includes a review of performance guarantees for the Dunellen Station project.

• Preliminary application for The Green at Old Bridge in Old Bridge
• Site plan for 116 South Main Street, Cranbury
• Site plan for 2077 Oak Tree Road, Edison
• Site plan for Ryders Lane Apartments in Milltown
• Use variance for 3046-3047 South Clinton Avenue in South Plainfield

Planning Board

This meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board will also vote on administrative resolutions regarding board counsel, the secretary, and the 2024 meeting schedule. No development action items are listed for this session.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Resolution 2024-01 (Board Counsel)
• Resolution 2024-02 (Board Secretary)
• Resolution 2024-03 (2024 Meeting Schedule)