Millville public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will first approve the minutes from the December 2 and December 16 meetings. It will then discuss a resolution authorizing a special assessment of municipal liens for certain properties tied to the Board and Secure. The agenda also includes a public comment period for residents.

• Approve Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes dated December 2, 2025
• Approve Work Session, Closed Session and Regular Meeting minutes dated December 16, 2025
• Consider Resolution authorizing a special assessment of municipal liens for certain properties incurred by Millville relating to Board and Secure
• Public comment portion – residents may address the Commission for up to 5 minutes

The commission voted to pay outstanding bills. It also approved the work‑session and regular‑meeting minutes from December 2 2026 and December 16 2025. Resolution No. 328‑2025 authorizing a special assessment of municipal liens was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved payment of bills (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved December 2 2026 and December 16 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 328‑2025 authorizing special assessment of municipal liens (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will meet in a closed session immediately after the regular work session on December 16, 2025. The agenda lists a discussion on an administration contract as the sole item. No other agenda items or decisions are noted.

• Discussion on administration contract (closed session)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a water utility improvement bond and a five-year tax agreement for Guadelli Enterprises Inc. The body is also considering new solid waste utility rates for 2026 and a municipal code amendment for senior/disabled waste deductions.

• Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements (2nd reading)
• Ordinance to establish solid waste deductions for senior/disabled persons and add late fees
• Resolution setting the annual Solid Waste Utility rate for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
• Purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer 4WD vehicles from Gentilini Motors
• Five-year tax agreement for Guadelli Enterprises Inc. (2nd reading)

The Millville City Commission unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including the administration contract, a shared‑services amendment for the downtown gift‑card program, two Urban Enterprise Zone projects, and the purchase of vehicles to be bought by the Construction Department and transferred to the Police Department. It also approved budget appropriations transfers and the cancellation of small tax, water, sewer and solid‑waste balances. Two resolutions – appointing conflict‑labor counsel and setting the solid‑waste utility rate for 2026 – were tabled. The ordinance on solid‑waste fees was removed from the agenda.

• Approved Administration Contract (Res 314‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Approved amendment to shared services for downtown gift‑card program (Res 315‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Approved UEZ clean‑team project funding (Res 316‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Approved Millville‑Vineland UEZ funding (Res 317‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Approved purchase of vehicles (Res 322‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Approved budget appropriations transfers for 2025 budget (Res 323‑2025) – unanimous Yes
• Tabled resolution appointing conflict‑labor counsel – unanimous Yes to table
• Tabled resolution setting 2026 solid‑waste utility rate – unanimous Yes to table

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session meeting to discuss new business and commissioner items. The agenda includes a resolution to enter a closed session for discussions regarding an administration contract.

• Resolution to authorize a closed session for administration contract negotiations

The Commission approved a motion to remove Ordinance item (01) from the regular meeting agenda, passing 3‑2. A resolution was adopted to hold a closed session for discussion of an administration contract, approved unanimously 5‑0. The work session was then adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Removed Ordinance item (01) from regular agenda (3-2 vote)
• Authorized closed session on administration contract (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned work session meeting (5-0 vote)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board will consider the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting, review Resolution #42-2025PB concerning Cumberland County Tech, and evaluate three development applications: CRP Phase I (App #28-2025PB), Salvatore Roggio (App #29-2025PB), and The Vault Dispensary (App #31-2025PB). The board will also discuss proposed dates for the 2026 Planning Board meetings.

• Review minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Consider Resolution #42-2025PB – Cumberland County Tech
• Application #28-2025PB – CRP Phase I site plan
• Application #29-2025PB – Salvatore Roggio survey
• Application #31-2025PB – The Vault Dispensary project narrative

The Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan for a two‑warehouse development at 1400 Dividing Creek Road, granting a sign‑placement variance, with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a minor subdivision of 800 Wade Blvd., creating two conforming lots, with a 4‑1 vote. Earlier motions authorized Mayor Romanik as temporary acting Chairman, adopted the November minutes, and passed Resolution #42‑2025PB. All actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved temporary acting Chairman appointment for Mayor Romanik (unanimous)
• Adopted November 10, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution #42-2025PB on County Board of Education capital project (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision #29-2025PB for 800 Wade Blvd. (4-1)
• Approved major site plan #28-2025PB for 1400 Dividing Creek Rd., with sign variance (6-0)

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for property developments and variances. The board will also review resolutions for three companies and propose meeting dates for 2026.

• Application #08-2025ZB: Eric Reeves regarding 1906 Hance Bridge Road
• Application #09-2025ZB: 1276 Shady Creek regarding 509 Columbia Ave
• Application #11-2025ZB: Superior RE Investments variance for 304 S 6th St
• Resolutions for MRL Properties, LLC, Atlantic County Investments, LLC, and Solar Landscape, LLC
• Proposed 2026 Zoning Board Meeting Dates

The Millville Zoning Board adopted the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and approved three board resolutions extending variance relief and granting a certificate of non‑conformity. It approved two bulk‑variance applications, denied one mixed‑use application, and accepted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The board also recorded the resignation of member William Beck effective December 5, 2025.

• Adopted October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #12‑2025ZB extending variance relief for MRL Properties, 1205 W. Main St. (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #13‑2025ZB granting Certificate of Non‑Conformity to Atlantic County Investments, 422 N Sth St. (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #14‑2025ZB approving Solar Landscape site plan and D‑variance, 2102‑2122 N 2nd St. (5‑0)
• Approved Application #08‑2023ZB for Eric Reeves bulk variance for a garage at 1906 Hance Bridge Rd. (5‑0)
• Denied Application #09‑2025ZB for 509 Columbia Ave. mixed‑use conversion (3‑2)
• Approved Application #11‑2025ZB for Superior RE Investments bulk variance at 304 S 6th St. (5‑0)
• Approved proposed 2026 Zoning Board meeting dates (vote not recorded)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will approve minutes from November, receive a Zoning Board resignation, and vote on five-year tax agreements, water utility bond ordinances, and the Pleasant Drive Reconstruction Project. The body will also authorize contracts for speed trailers, opioid settlement funds, and meter upgrades.

• Approve minutes for October 31 and November meetings
• Receive resignation of Zoning Board member Paul Williams
• Authorize five-year tax agreement for Guadelli Enterprises Inc.
• Vote on Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements
• Award contract for Pleasant Drive Reconstruction Project

The Millville City Commission approved a bond ordinance to fund water utility improvements and a five‑year tax agreement with Guadelli Enterprises Inc. It also adopted several resolutions covering electronic tax sales, engineering services extensions, a grant‑application extension, the Pleasant Drive reconstruction contract, tax and utility adjustments, a shared services agreement with Cumberland County, and a police speed‑trailer purchase. All motions were adopted with the vote counts recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements (5‑0 yes) – Motion by Cossaboon, seconded by Watson
• Approved Ordinance Authorizing Five‑Year Tax Agreement – Guadelli Enterprises Inc. (5‑0 yes) – Motion by Watson, seconded by Hewitt
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Electronic Tax Sale Agreement (4‑0‑1 absent) – Motion by Watson, seconded by Hewitt
• Approved Resolution Extending Engineering Services for WWTP Project (4‑0‑1 abstain) – Motion by Watson, seconded by Hewitt
• Approved Resolution to Submit Laaex‑3 Grant Extension Application (4‑0‑1 abstain) – Motion by Hewitt, seconded by Cossaboon
• Approved Resolution Awarding Contract for Pleasant Drive Reconstruction Project (4‑0‑1 abstain) – Motion by Hewitt, seconded by Sooy
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Tax and Utility Adjustments (5‑0 yes) – Motion by Watson, seconded by Hewitt
• Approved Resolution Approving Shared Services Agreement with Cumberland County for Code Blue Warming Center (5‑0 yes) – Motion by Hewitt, seconded by Watson

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Water Meter Upgrade Project presented by Vice Mayor Watson. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, a flag salute, an Open Public Meetings statement, and a public comment period. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Vice Mayor Watson – discussion of Water Meter Upgrade Project

The Millville City Commission held a work session on December 2, 2025. Commissioners discussed a five‑year tax agreement for Gaudelli Inc., a bond ordinance for water utility improvements, and a purchase order for water meters, but no votes were taken on these items. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned work session (5-0)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $750,000 application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority to fund rehabilitation of downtown parking lots. Other items include applications for UEZ assistance of $75,000 for special events and $55,907 for the FY2026 administration budget, several non‑fair and open contract awards, and authorizations for an electronic tax sale and tax/utility adjustments. The meeting also includes receipt of the October 2025 police, fire and tax collector reports, a resignation letter from a zoning board member, and a request to hold the Jolly Holly 5k race on public land.

• Resolution authorizing $750,000 UEZ funds for downtown parking lot rehab
• Resolution authorizing up to $75,000 UEZ funds for 2026 special events
• Resolution authorizing $55,907 UEZ funds for FY2026 administration budget
• Resolution awarding a non‑fair and open contract to Garrison Enterprise Inc.
• Resolution authorizing an electronic tax sale

The Millville City Commission voted Yes on all eight resolutions presented, with each commissioner present (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Romanik) casting a Yes vote. The actions include discharging a mortgage on 525 Buck Street, allocating UEZ assistance funds, approving $750,000 for downtown parking‑lot rehabilitation, awarding two non‑fair contracts, supporting a NJ DOT bridge replacement project, adopting a revised employee manual, authorizing an electronic tax sale, and adjusting tax and utility rates.

• Approved Resolution 291-2025 to discharge mortgage on 525 Buck Street (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 292-2025 UEZ assistance up to $75,000 for special events (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 293-2025 UEZ assistance of $55,907 for FY2026 administration budget (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 294-2025 UEZ funding of $750,000 for downtown parking‑lot rehab (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 295-2025 award of non‑fair contract to Garrison Enterprise Inc. (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 296-2025 award of non‑fair contract to Lawsoft Inc. (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 299-2025 support for NJ DOT bridge replacement over Route 49 (all present Yes)
• Approved Resolution 300-2025 adoption of the revised City Employee Manual (all present Yes)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will review any changes to the agenda, hear public comments limited to agenda items, and discuss remarks from Commissioners Hewitt, Sooy, Cossaboon, Vice‑Mayor Watson, and Mayor Romanik. The meeting will also consider a series of resolutions that are not detailed in the agenda. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Review changes to the agenda
• Public comment on agenda items only (max 5 minutes per speaker)
• Discussion by Commissioners Hewitt, Sooy, Cossaboon, Vice‑Mayor Watson, and Mayor Romanik
• Consideration of unspecified resolutions

The Millville City Commission held a work session on November 17, 2025, with Mayor Romanik presiding and Commissioners Hewitt, Watson, and Cossaboon present. No agenda items, public comments, or presentations were considered. The commissioners voted to adjourn the meeting, with four votes in favor, none against, and one commissioner absent.

• Adjourned work session (4-0, 1 absent)

Shade Tree

The Millville Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and review treasurer reports. The body will discuss specific tree violations and the Community Forestry Plan.

• Tree violations at 28 Sheldon Ave
• Tree violations at 420 Ireland Ave
• Community Forestry Plan
• Holly Give Away

The commission approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was carried to send a tree‑removal violation to the owners of 420 Ireland Ave. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Chainey, seconded by Grennon, carried)
• Approved sending tree removal violation to owners of 420 Ireland Ave (motion by Chainey, seconded by Morgan, carried)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (motion by Chainey, seconded by Sheppard, carried)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board will review several resolutions related to developers, a Walmart trust, NJ Motorsports Park, and city projects on Bogden Blvd and 210 Buck St. It will also consider two development applications: Tetris Industrial and CRP Phase I. The board may adopt, amend, or defer these items pending discussion.

• Resolution #36-2025PB – Humberto Vasquez
• Resolution #38-2025PB – Walmart RE Business Trust
• Resolution #39-2025PB – NJ Motorsports Park
• Application #16-2024PB – Tetris Industrial
• Application #28-2025PB – CRP Phase I

The Millville Planning Board unanimously approved several subdivision and site‑plan applications, ranging from minor subdivisions to major commercial projects. It also granted a 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial’s subdivision deed recording and approved a courtesy review for the Cumberland County Technical Center expansion. All motions passed with 8‑in‑favor votes and no opposition.

• Approved Minor Subdivision at 1804 Fairton Ave (Res #36-2025PB)
• Approved Final Subdivision and Major Site Plan for Millville 47 Developers (Res #37-2025PB)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for Walmart RE Business Trust (Res #38-2025PB)
• Approved Amendment, Subdivision and Major Site Plans for New Jersey Motorsports Park (Res #39-2025PB)
• Approved Minor Subdivision on Bogden Blvd (Res #40-2025PB)
• Approved Minor Subdivision at 210 Buck Street (Res #41-2025PB)
• Approved 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial deed recording (Res #35-2025PB)
• Approved courtesy review for Cumberland County Tech expansion (Application #32-2025PB-C)

Zoning

The Millville Zoning Board of Adjustment will convene to hear applications, review correspondence, and accept public comment. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Consideration of zoning applications
• Public comment period
• Correspondence review
• Adjournment

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will consider a resolution to accept Code Blue Program grant funding from the Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corporation. It will also take up several ordinances, including a salary amendment, a bond for water utility improvements, and a revision of police regulations to cover electric bicycles and scooters. Additional resolutions address an emergency sinkhole repair, tax and utility adjustments, and participation in the Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund.

• Resolution to accept Code Blue Program grant funding from the Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corporation
• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 Police Regulations to replace electric scooter rules with electric bicycle and scooter regulations
• Ordinance to amend the Salary Ordinance
• Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements
• Resolution authorizing emergency repair for sinkhole at 131 E Vine Street

The Millville City Commission adopted two ordinances, including a new regulation for electric bicycles and scooters, and approved a series of resolutions covering emergency repairs, tax adjustments, special assessments, grant funding, and employee benefits. All motions passed with unanimous support from the commissioners present.

• Approved Ordinance No. 34-2025 adding Assistant Director of Finance position (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 35-2025 repealing electric scooter article and establishing electric bike/scooter regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 283-2025 authorizing emergency repair to sinkhole at 131 E Vine Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 284-2025 authorizing tax and utility adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 285-2025 authorizing special assessment of municipal liens (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 286-2025 requesting approval for revenue funded by Atlantic City Electric Sustainable Communities grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 287-2025 authorizing city to join Southern Coastal Regional Employee Benefits Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 290-2025 accepting Code Blue Program Grant Funding from Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corporation (unanimous)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will hold a work session on November 5, 2025, to review agenda changes, discuss commissioners, and hold a public comment period. No formal resolutions or votes are scheduled.

• Work session scheduled for November 5, 2025
• Public comment period scheduled
• Discussion of commissioners planned
• Agenda changes to be reviewed
• Mayor Romanik to give opening statement

The commission voted to remove the Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements from the regular meeting agenda. They also voted to remove the resolution adopting the revised employee manual from the agenda. Finally, the work session was adjourned.

• Removed Bond Ordinance for Water Utility Improvements from agenda (5-0)
• Removed revised employee manual resolution from agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned work session (5-0)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will vote on a resolution that authorizes an emergency meeting. The purpose of the emergency meeting is to discuss health benefits for 2026. No other business items are listed beyond public comment.

• Resolution authorizing an emergency meeting to discuss 2026 health benefits

The Millville City Commission authorized an emergency meeting and voted to terminate all participation in the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and State Employee Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) prescription drug and dental plans. The termination resolution passed with four commissioners voting yes and one absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized emergency meeting (4 yes, 1 absent)
• Terminated participation in SHBP and SEHBP plans (4 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4 yes, 1 absent)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to consider several high-value equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss updates to salary ordinances and regulations for electric bicycles and scooters.

• Purchase of Airpaks breathing apparatus not to exceed $617,290.00
• Purchase of body worn cameras not to exceed $400,001.70
• Purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck not to exceed $225,450.15
• Contracts for High Street Downtown Sidewalk Improvements and 14th Street Road Improvement Project
• Proposed ordinance to establish regulations for electric bicycles and scooters

The Millville City Commission approved several procurement resolutions, including large purchases of Airpaks and body‑worn cameras, and a Ford pickup truck. It also adopted two ordinance amendments and a resolution supporting a local cannabis cultivation business. Additionally, the board authorized advertising for professional services and approved payment of outstanding bills.

• Approved $617,290 purchase of Airpaks (Resolution 279‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved $400,001.70 purchase of body‑worn cameras (Resolution 280‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved $64,016 purchase of a 2026 Ford F250 pickup (Resolution 272‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved amendment to the Salary Ordinance (Ord 32‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved amendment removing parking prohibition on East Side of Columbia Ave (Ord 33‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved resolution supporting Suufi Cannabis business (Resolution 281‑2025) – Yes: Hewitt, Sooy, Romanik; Abstain: Watson, Cossaboon
• Approved motion to advertise for professional and non‑professional services (new business) – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik
• Approved motion to pay the bills – Yes: Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik

City Commission

The agenda for this work session meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

The Millville City Commission held a work session on Oct. 21, 2025. Commissioners discussed an electric‑bicycle and scooter ordinance and two salary‑ordinance amendments, but no votes were taken on those items. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and approved unanimously. The session ended at 6:06 p.m.

• Adjourned work session (5-0 unanimous)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board will consider two resolutions for Happy Kola Brands, LLC and JAD Farms. It will also review several development applications, including a Walmart project, an amendment for NJ Motorsports Park, and a Bogden Boulevard subdivision. The board will discuss these items and take any appropriate actions.

• Resolution #33-2025PB – Happy Kola Brands, LLC
• Resolution #34-2025PB – JAD Farms
• Application #23-2025PB – Walmart
• Application #17-2024PB – NJ Motorsports Park amendment to GDP
• Application #26-2025PB – Bogden Blvd subdivision

The Millville Planning Board approved several development actions, including major site plans and variances for Happy Kola Brands and JAD Farms, a minor subdivision for Humberto Vasquez, and the final subdivision for Millville 47 Developers. It also approved Walmart’s striping and signage plan and the NJ Motorsports Park amendment to the General Development Plan with a final site plan. All applications were approved unanimously. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved Resolution #33-2025PB for Happy Kola Brands (7-0-2)
• Approved Resolution #34-2025PB for JAD Farms (7-0-2)
• Approved Minor Subdivision App #06-2025PB for Humberto Vasquez (9-0-0)
• Approved Final Subdivision App #19-2024PB for Millville 47 Developers (9-0-0)
• Approved Preliminary/Final Site Plan App #23-2025PB for Walmart (9-0-0)
• Approved Amendment and Final Site Plan for NJ Motorsports Park (9-0-0)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will vote on a bond ordinance that appropriates $2,030,000 and authorizes $1,928,500 in bonds for various capital projects. Commissioners will also consider a redevelopment plan amendment for the James R. Hurley Industrial Park, a parking ordinance change on Columbia Avenue, and several resolutions including special assessments for fire‑damaged properties and a media services contract. New business includes authorizing bids for Pleasant Drive reconstruction and approving a special event on public lands.

• Bond Ordinance authorizing $2,030,000 for capital improvements and $1,928,500 in bonds (ORD NO. 28-2025)
• Amendment to the James R. Hurley Industrial Park Redevelopment Plan (ORD NO. -2025)
• Amendment to Millville Code Chapter 39A Section 17 removing parking prohibition on East Side of Columbia Avenue from Vine Street to Broad Street (ORD NO. -2025)
• Resolution authorizing a special assessment for demolition of fire‑damaged property at 271 Nabb Avenue
• Resolution appointing Bill Horin Media Group for city social media, advertising and print media services

The Millville City Commission unanimously approved a bond ordinance authorizing $2,030,000 for capital projects and $1,928,500 in bond issuance. Several related ordinances – a redevelopment plan amendment, an easement agreement, a salary ordinance amendment, and a parking‑regulation amendment – were also approved. Multiple resolutions covering contracts, special assessments, and revenue items were adopted, and the clerk was authorized to advertise bids for Pleasant Drive reconstruction.

• Approved Bond Ordinance $2.03M for capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved Redevelopment Plan amendment (30-2025) (5-0)
• Approved Easement agreement ordinance (31-2025) (5-0)
• Approved Salary Ordinance amendment (32-2025) (5-0)
• Approved Parking regulation amendment (33-2025) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 261-2025 awarding contract to Gayle Corporation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 262-2025 special assessment for 271 Nabb Ave (5-0)
• Approved bid advertisement for Pleasant Drive Reconstruction (4-0-1 abstain)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission work session will include a presentation by Refusion Recycling, followed by a public comment period limited to agenda items. Commissioners will discuss the presentation and any public remarks before moving to any new business or resolutions.

• Presentation by Refusion Recycling
• Public comment on agenda items only (≈5‑minute limit per speaker)
• City Clerk to review any changes to the agenda
• Open Public Meetings statement by Mayor Benjamin J. Romanik
• Discussion by Commissioners and Vice‑Mayor Watson

The Millville City Commission held a work session, heard a presentation from Refusion Recycling, and then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous)

Zoning

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on resolutions regarding use variances and site plans. The board will also hear applications for an extension, a site plan for 2102-2122 2nd St, and a certificate of non-conformity.

• Resolution #10-2025ZB: Denial of Bulk C and D Use Variances for West Side United Methodist Church at 214 Howard St
• Resolution #11-2025ZB: Approval of amended site plan for Solar Landscape, LLC at 1300 Wheaton Ave
• Application #07-2025ZB: Site plan for Solar Landscape, LLC at 2102-2122 2nd St
• Application #06-2025: Certificate of Non-Conformity request from Atlantic County Investments
• Application #09-2023ZB: Extension request from MRL Properties, LLC

The Zoning Board adopted the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied a bulk and D‑use variance for West Side United Methodist Church and approved an amended site plan for Solar Landscape, LLC. The board also approved an extension of a bulk and use variance for MRL Properties, a Certificate of Non‑Conformity for Atlantic County Investments, and Solar Landscape’s major site plan with a D‑variance, all with conditions.

• Adopted September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)
• Denied bulk and D‑use variance for West Side United Methodist Church (Resolution #10-2025ZB)
• Approved amended site plan for Solar Landscape, LLC (Resolution #11-2025ZB)
• Approved extension of bulk and use variance for MRL Properties (App #09-2023ZB)
• Approved Certificate of Non‑Conformity for Atlantic County Investments, LLC with conditions (App #06-2025ZB)
• Approved preliminary and final major site plan with D‑variance for Solar Landscape, LLC with conditions (App #07-2025ZB)

Shade Tree

The Millville Shade Tree Commission will meet to approve July meeting minutes, review the treasurer's report, and address three specific tree violation cases. The agenda includes a discussion on the Community Forestry Plan and other new business.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Tree violation at 1713 Coventry Way
• Tree violation at Sunset Drive
• Tree violation at 28 Sheldon Ave

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will hold a closed‑session meeting immediately after the regular work session. The agenda includes a discussion of the SOA union contract negotiations, which will be treated as attorney‑client privileged. The meeting notice was published in the Daily Journal and Atlantic City Press on September 12, 2025.

• Discussion of SOA union contract negotiations (attorney‑client privileged)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will consider several bond ordinances that would appropriate over $5.5 million for capital improvements, including water and sewer system upgrades, and authorize the issuance of corresponding bonds. The meeting also includes first amendments to redevelopment agreements for properties on Buckshutem Road and Dividing Creek Road, and an ordinance amending parking regulations for handicapped spaces. Additional items include adopting a redevelopment plan amendment for the James R. Hurley Industrial Park and various routine resolutions and reports.

• Bond ordinance appropriating $2,030,000 for capital improvements and authorizing $1,928,500 in bonds
• Bond ordinance appropriating $3,500,000 for water and sewer utility system improvements and authorizing $3,500,000 in bonds
• First amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement for Block 124, Lot 16.06 on Buckshutem Road
• First amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement for Block 136, Lot 1.04 at 1400 Dividing Creek Road
• Ordinance amending the municipal code to reserve parking for handicapped persons at 514 Vine Street

The Millville City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 28-2025, authorizing $2,030,000 in bonds for various capital projects. It also adopted a resolution supporting a Class 5 cannabis retailer at 901 N 24th Street and approved a memorandum of understanding with the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association. Additional actions included affirming the city’s civil‑rights policy, adjusting tax and utility rates, and hiring AECOM for wastewater plant engineering work.

• Approved Bond Ordinance 28-2025 authorizing $2,030,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 254-2025 supporting a Class 5 cannabis retailer at 901 N 24th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 260-2025 MOU with the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 250-2025 affirming the city’s civil‑rights policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 251-2025 authorizing tax and utility adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 253-2025 hiring AECOM Technical Services for wastewater plant upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 258-2025 first amendment to redevelopment agreement for Block 124, Buckshutem Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 257-2025 appointing Brian Mills as alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will vote on a resolution to hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss SOA Union contract negotiations, which are protected by attorney‑client privilege. The meeting also includes a presentation by Urban Engineers on roadway safety projects for Millville Road and a discussion by Commissioner Sooy on paving work on Broad Street. Public comment will be limited to agenda items only.

• Resolution authorizing a closed‑session meeting to discuss SOA Union contract negotiations
• Presentation by Urban Engineers on Millville Roadway Safety Projects
• Commissioner Sooy discussion on Broad Street paving

The commission unanimously voted to table the bond ordinance for water and sewer improvements. They also approved a resolution to hold a closed session to discuss the SOA union contract negotiation. The work session was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Table water and sewer bond ordinance (unanimous Yes vote)
• Authorize closed session for SOA Union Contract Negotiation (unanimous Yes vote)
• Adjourn work session (unanimous Yes vote)

Planning

The board adopted three minor site plan resolutions (Res #29‑31) and approved two cannabis cultivation facility applications (App #16‑2025PB and App #22‑2025PB). It also approved Resolution #32‑2025PB, amending the James R. Hurley Industrial Park redevelopment plan to increase maximum building heights and adjust other standards. Additionally, the board authorized Mayor Romanik to act as chairman in the chairman’s absence.

• Approved Res #29‑2025PB – Minor Site Plan with Bulk Variance (all in favor; Malone & Carll abstained)
• Approved Res #30‑2025PB – Minor Subdivision (all in favor; Malone & Carll abstained)
• Approved Res #31‑2025PB – Minor Subdivision with Bulk Variance (all in favor; Malone & Carll abstained)
• Approved App #16‑2025PB – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with C(1) & C(2) variances (7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Approved App #22‑2025PB – Preliminary and Final Minor Site Plan with variances (7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained)
• Adopted Resolution #32‑2025PB – Amendment to James R. Hurley Industrial Park redevelopment plan (all in favor; Carll abstained)
• Authorized Mayor Romanik to act as Chairman in Chairman Gallaher’s absence (all in favor)
• Adopted minutes of August 4 and August 11 meetings (in favor; Malone & Carll abstained)

Zoning

The Zoning Board adopted the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. It approved a Bulk C variance for Superior RE Investments at 527 Mulberry St. It denied the Bulk C(1) and D(2) use variances requested by West Side United Methodist Church. It approved Solar Landscape’s amended site plan and a one‑year extension, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution #09-2025ZB – Bulk C variance at 527 Mulberry St (4 in favor, 2 abstain)
• Denied West Side United Methodist Church carport variances (3 in favor, 3 opposed)
• Approved Solar Landscape site‑plan amendment and one‑year extension (6 in favor, 0 opposed)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission approved a series of resolutions, most notably authorizing the acceptance and use of proceeds from the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement (Resolution 247‑2025). It also approved a grant extension for the Pleasant Drive Roadway Improvements project and authorized water/sewer terminations for non‑compliance. All motions passed with unanimous Yes votes, except one abstention on the grant extension. The commission also authorized advertising for bids on 14" street road improvements.

• Approved Purdue Pharma opioid settlement use (Resolution 247‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Approved grant extension for Pleasant Drive Roadway Improvements (Resolution 246‑2025) – Yes votes, Watson abstained
• Approved water/sewer termination on Sep 22, 2025 for non‑compliance (Resolution 240‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Approved water/sewer termination on Sep 29, 2025 for non‑compliance (Resolution 241‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Approved tax collector authority to issue duplicate certificates of sale (Resolution 238‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Approved cancellation of cut and clean assessment (Resolution 239‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Approved special assessment of municipal liens for cut and clean properties (Resolution 243‑2025) – Yes votes from all commissioners
• Authorized advertising for bids on 14" street road improvements – Yes votes from all commissioners

City Commission

The agenda for this work session meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the work session, which was approved by the present commissioners. No substantive agenda items or public comments were addressed.

• Adjourned work session (4-0, Sooy absent)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow cannabis retailers and delivery services in certain zoning districts. The body also plans to approve funding for repaving Buck Street and repairs to fire trucks.

• Public hearing on ordinance to permit cannabis retailers and delivery services
• Resolution to approve $693,658 for UEZ repaving Buck Street
• Resolution to approve $386,788 for Pierce Enforcer fire truck repairs
• Resolution to approve $40,272 for Engine 34 repairs
• Resolution to approve $166,289 for UEZ Clean Team Project

The Millville City Commission approved several resolutions, including $693,658 of Urban Enterprise Zone funds for repaving Buck Street and $166,289 for a Clean Team project. It also adopted ordinances permitting cannabis retailers, handicapped parking spaces, and a softball league coin‑drop event. A resolution to remove the performance‑guarantee reduction for Four Seasons Phase 2D was tabled.

• Approved $693,658 UEZ funding for Buck Street repaving (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved $166,289 UEZ funding for Clean Team project (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved shared‑services agreement with Atlantic County Utilities Authority (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved adjustment to tax and utility records (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved purchase order for Pierce Enforcer repairs up to $386,788 (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved purchase order for Engine 34 repairs up to $40,272 (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (5 Yes, 0 No)
• Resolution to remove performance‑guarantee reduction for Four Seasons Phase 2D remained tabled (1 Yes, 4 No)

City Commission

The commissioners voted on a motion to adjourn the work session meeting. The motion was approved with four votes in favor and one commissioner absent. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Adjourned work session (4-0, 1 absent)

Shade Tree

The Millville Shade Tree Commission will convene to approve July's minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss tree violations at 1713 Coventry Way, Sunset Drive, and 28 Sheldon Ave. The meeting will also cover the Community Forestry Plan and new business.

• Approval of July's meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Tree violation discussion at 1713 Coventry Way
• Tree violation discussion at Sunset Drive
• Tree violation discussion at 28 Sheldon Ave

Planning

The Millville Planning Board adopted the July 14 minutes and approved a capital project courtesy review for Glasstown Plaza. It granted a 90‑day extension for recording the Roth 3880 Realty minor subdivision deed. The board also approved minor site plans and subdivisions for Joy Making a Difference, Prime Construction, and ARRO Capital Investment, each with conditions. All votes were unanimous (7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained).

• Adopted July 14, 2025 Planning Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #28‑2025PB for Glasstown Plaza trash enclosure relocation (unanimous)
• Approved 90‑day extension for Roth 3880 Realty deed recording (7 in favor)
• Approved Joy Making a Difference Minor Site Plan with Bulk Variance, with conditions (7 in favor)
• Approved Prime Construction Minor Subdivision, with conditions (7 in favor)
• Approved ARRO Capital Investment Minor Subdivision with Bulk Variance, with conditions (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution #27‑2025PB confirming the 90‑day extension for Roth 3880 Realty (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved Capital Ordinance 20-2025 to purchase a used ambulance for $20,000. It also approved Capital Ordinance 21-2025 to buy IT equipment for $22,000 and several other ordinances and resolutions. A resolution to reduce the performance guarantee for the Four Seasons Phase 2d project was tabled. All votes were unanimous in favor.

• Approved Capital Ordinance 20-2025 for a $20,000 ambulance purchase (5-0)
• Approved Capital Ordinance 21-2025 for $22,000 IT equipment purchase (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-2025 authorizing a coin‑drop event on Aug 30 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-2025 rezoning Block 124, Lot 16.06 to AE‑Airport Enterprise District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-2025 reserving handicapped parking on South 3rd Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 213-2025 authorizing hiring of an entry‑level law enforcement officer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 221-2025 authorizing a non‑fair and open contract for Core and Main (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 07 to reduce the performance guarantee for Regency Development Properties (Four Seasons Phase 2d) (5-0)

City Commission

The commission adopted Resolution 211‑2025 authorizing a closed session to discuss DRBA negotiations, with all four commissioners voting yes. The work session was then adjourned by a unanimous vote of the commissioners.

• Approved Resolution 211‑2025 authorizing closed session on DRBA negotiations (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the work session (4‑0)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board approved a 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial, LLC to record a minor subdivision deed. It also approved the consistency of two proposed ordinances with the Master Plan, including a zoning revision that moves a property from the ME Zone to the AE Zone. All three approvals were adopted as resolutions.

• Approved 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial deed recording (7‑0)
• Approved consistency of Ordinance #22‑2025 with Master Plan (6‑1)
• Approved consistency of Ordinance #24‑2025 with Master Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #24‑2025PB confirming zoning revision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25‑2025PB confirming Ordinance #22‑2025 consistency (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #26‑2025PB confirming 90‑day extension (unanimous)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $35,000 Urban Enterprise Zone marketing grant. It also adopted rezoning ordinances for Block 124, Lot 16.06 to the Airport Enterprise District and for Block 290 to the Highway Commercial District. All items were adopted with unanimous votes from the four commissioners present.

• Approved $35,000 UEZ marketing resolution (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Block 124, Lot 16.06 to Airport Enterprise District (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Block 290 to Highway Commercial District (4-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing coin‑drop event at Buckshutem and Cedarville Roads (4-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plans and 2025 Annual Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing tax and utility adjustments (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing septic system permit at 113 Pine Road (4-0)
• Approved resolution awarding state contract for police department library software (4-0)

City Commission

The commission voted to remove an ordinance from the agenda for second reading. It then approved Resolution 203‑2025, authorizing a closed session to discuss negotiations on an addendum to the redevelopment plan and the retail cannabis license process. The work session was adjourned after the closed session.

• Removed ordinance from agenda for second reading (unanimous decision)
• Approved Resolution 203‑2025 authorizing closed session on redevelopment addendum and cannabis license (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the work session (4‑0, 1 absent)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board adopted the 2025 Master Plan Reexamination Report and approved several development actions, including a major site plan and variances for a Taco Bell project and a minor subdivision on Bogden Boulevard. The board also approved a capital‑project courtesy review to relocate a commercial trash enclosure. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Master Plan Reexamination Report (all members in favor)
• Approved Vineland Commerce LLC (Taco Bell) Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Bulk C(1) and C(2) variances (all members in favor)
• Approved minor subdivision for Brian Gifford at 214 Bogden Boulevard (all members in favor)
• Approved capital‑project courtesy review to relocate trash enclosure at Buck and Main Streets (6‑0 vote)
• Memorialized Resolution #23‑2025PB – consistency review of proposed Ordinance #19‑2025 (all members in favor)
• Adopted minutes from the June 9, 2025 Planning Board meeting (all members in favor)

Zoning

The board adopted the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It approved Application #05-2025ZB, granting a Bulk (C) variance with waivers for lot area, frontage, depth, setbacks, square footage, and parking requirements. The vote was 6 in favor and 1 opposed.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (5-0-2)
• Approved Bulk (C) variance for 527 Mulberry Street (6-1)

Shade Tree

The commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a plaque for former member Keith Egan and sent violation notices to owners of 1713 Coventry Way and Sunset Drive. The board also tasked Cruz with finding a firm to help develop a Community Forestry Management Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Authorized purchase of plaque for Keith Egan (carried)
• Sent violation to owner of 1713 Coventry Way (carried)
• Sent violation to owner of Sunset Drive (carried)
• Tasked Cruz to find a company for Community Forestry Management Plan (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 22‑2025 to allow Class 5 cannabis retailers and Class 6 delivery facilities in designated zoning districts. The board also approved several other ordinances, including a salary amendment, a property acquisition at 24 E Oak Street, an easement agreement with the State, and capital purchases for a used ambulance ($20,000) and IT equipment ($22,000). All motions received Yes votes from Commissioners Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, and Mayor Romanik.

• Approved Ordinance 22‑2025 permitting cannabis retailers and delivery facilities (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 16‑2025 amending the Salary Ordinance (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 17‑2025 authorizing acquisition of 24 E Oak Street (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 18‑2025 authorizing deed of easement to the State of New Jersey (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 20‑2025 capital purchase of a used ambulance, appropriating $20,000 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 21‑2025 capital purchase of IT equipment, appropriating $22,000 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 191‑2025 authorizing discharge of mortgage on 2132 Wheaton Avenue (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 192‑2025 requesting approval of the National Opioid Settlement Grant (unanimous Yes)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission voted to approve Resolution 190‑2025, authorizing a closed session on redevelopment at 10 Buck Street and ongoing DRBA negotiations. All five commissioners voted Yes. After the closed session, the commission unanimously moved to adjourn the work session.

• Authorized closed session on redevelopment and DRBA negotiations (Yes:5)
• Adjourned work session (Yes:5)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission approved a land‑use amendment changing Block 290, Lot 1 to a Highway Commercial District. It also adopted multiple resolutions, including sponsorship of the Cut International Short Film Festival, a mortgage discharge, tax‑utility adjustments, and the award of several contracts. Additional ordinances for local youth sports coin‑drop events and emergency‑management appointments were adopted. All actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved rezoning of Block 290, Lot 1 to Highway Commercial District (Ordinance 19‑2025, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 176‑2025 to sponsor the Cut International Short Film Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 189‑2025 to award a Non‑Fair and Open Contract to Reliable Power Plus LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 177‑2025 authorizing discharge of mortgage on 308 E Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 178‑2025 authorizing tax and utility adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 180‑2025 awarding a professional services contract for conflict foreclosure attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 182‑2025 authorizing a state library‑software contract for the Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 181‑2025 appointing municipal emergency‑management coordinators (unanimous)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission held a work session on June 17, 2025. Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 175‑2025 to hold a closed session. They then unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the work session.

• Approved Resolution 175‑2025 authorizing a closed session (5‑yes)
• Approved motion to adjourn the work session (5‑yes)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission unanimously approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a public fireworks display, several grant requests, water and sewer terminations, and contract awards. A special community event on June 20 was also authorized. All motions received Yes votes from every commissioner present.

• Approved Resolution 165-2025 authorizing a public fireworks display (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 160-2025 requesting NJDEP 2022 Recycling Grant (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 162-2025 authorizing water/sewer termination for bills due February 1 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 164-2025 awarding contract to Edmunds GovTech for computer hardware maintenance (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance appropriating unexpended bond proceeds for additional capital improvements (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 13-2025 permitting Millville Girls Softball League coin drop July 19‑20 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved special event "Pray for My Hood" on public lands June 20, 2025 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved Resolution 172-2025 authorizing tax and utility adjustments (unanimous Yes)

City Commission

The commission approved Resolution 159‑2025 to hold a closed session on cannabis retail sales, with all five commissioners voting Yes. A motion to table further discussion of the DRBA was rejected; no vote tally was recorded. The work session was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Resolution 159‑2025 authorizing a closed session on cannabis retail sales approved (all five commissioners voted Yes)
• Motion to table open discussions on the DRBA failed (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn the work session approved (all five commissioners voted Yes)

City Commission

The commission approved the 2025 municipal budget with amendments, adopted the amended capital budget, and authorized a $1,000,000 cancellation of reserve funds for tax appeals. Additional approvals included the National Opioid Settlement revenue, UEZ improvement funding, and a tax‑sale certificate. A special‑event basketball tournament at Waltman Park on June 7 was also authorized.

• Adopted 2025 Municipal Budget as Amended (150-2025) – Approved (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Romanik Yes; Sooy No)
• Amended Capital Budget (148-2025) – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Cancelled $1,000,000 of reserves for tax appeals (149-2025) – Approved (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Romanik Yes; Sooy No)
• Approved National Opioid Settlement revenue (151-2025) – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Approved UEZ Improvements funding (152-2025) – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Authorized Tax Sale Certificate (154-2025) – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Authorized amendment to Services Contract with C & H Disposal (156-2025) – Approved (unanimous Yes)
• Authorized Positive Vibes Basketball Event at Waltman Park, June 7, 2025 – Approved (unanimous Yes)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 145‑2025, which authorizes a closed session to discuss cannabis retail sales and related attorney‑client privilege matters. After adopting the resolution, the commission unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 145‑2025 authorizing closed session on cannabis retail sales (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board unanimously adopted the 2025 Master Plan Re‑Examination report. It also approved two site‑plan resolutions for Periwinkle Enterprises and Oak Glen Properties, and granted a one‑year extension for recording a subdivision deed at 1321‑1323 Cedar Street. All votes were recorded as 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained.

• Adopted 2025 Master Plan Re‑Examination report (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #14‑2025PB granting Periwinkle Enterprises site plan at 411 Cedar St (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #15‑2025PB granting Oak Glen Properties minor site plan at 1301 N 10th St (5‑0)
• Approved one‑year extension for subdivision deed recording for Lynn Compari, 1321‑1323 Cedar St (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #16‑2025PB confirming the one‑year extension for the same subdivision deed (5‑0)
• Adopted minutes of the April 14, 2025 Planning Board meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission approved Resolution 128-2025 establishing a shared services agreement with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for public safety. An amendment to use second‑generation funds for the agreement was also approved. The commission adopted an ordinance changing the dates of the Police Athletic League coin drop and passed several other resolutions, all unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 128-2025 Shared Services Agreement with Cumberland County Sheriff (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved amendment to use second‑generation funds for the shared services agreement (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 7‑2025 to change coin‑drop dates (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved Resolution 129-2025 rescinding letter of support for cannabis facility (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved Resolution 130-2025 appointing Jennifer Hainley to Millville Housing Authority (Cossaboon, Watson, Hewitt, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved Resolution 141-2025 appointing Roy Sheppard as regular member of Zoning Board (Cossaboon, Hewitt, Watson, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved Resolution 143-2025 appointing Angeline Broomall as regular member of Zoning Board (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)
• Approved Resolution 142-2025 shared services agreement with City of Bridgeton for mutual‑aid apparatus (Hewitt, Watson, Cossaboon, Sooy, Romanik: Yes)

City Commission

The commissioners adopted Resolution 127‑2025, authorizing a closed session to discuss conflict‑of‑interest labor counsel, tower lease negotiations, and the solid‑waste collection agreement. The motion passed with all five commissioners voting Yes. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Resolution 127‑2025 authorizing closed session on labor counsel, tower lease and solid‑waste (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5‑0)

Planning

The Millville Planning Board approved several resolutions and applications, including a master plan for cannabis retail and delivery, extensions for subdivision deed recordings, and major development projects. Each item received unanimous support from the seven board members. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution #10-2025PB (2025 Master Plan Redevelopment for Cannabis Class 5 & 6) – all in favor
• Approved Resolution #1-2025PB (90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial subdivision deeds) – all in favor
• Approved Resolution #13-2025PB (minor subdivision and bulk (C) variance for 331 Cedar Street) – all in favor
• Approved Application #14-2024PB (30‑day extension for Paul Porreca subdivision deed recording) – 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained
• Approved Application #07-2025PB (general development plan and minor subdivision for CRP Development Urban Renewal, 375‑acre project) – 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained
• Approved Application #11-2025PB (preliminary and final site plan for 1201 Wade Blvd warehouse facility) – 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained
• Approved Application #09-2025PB (minor site plan for AGJRA cannabis cultivation facility) – 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstained
• Approved Resolution #12-2025PB (30‑day extension for Paul Porreca subdivision deed recording) – all in favor

City Commission

The Millville City Commission adopted the Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget and certified that city hiring practices meet EEOC guidance. It approved several contracts and agreements, including an HVAC service contract, a grant amendment for a Code Blue warming center, and two redevelopment agreements. The council also approved a change of address for a cannabis facility and supported another cannabis business. The shared‑services agreement with Cumberland County was tabled for further review.

• Approved Calendar Year 2025 Municipal Budget (unanimous Yes)
• Certified hiring practices comply with EEOC guidance (unanimous Yes)
• Approved HVAC contract to Multi‑Temp Mechanical, Inc., up to $90,000 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved First Amendment to Shared Services Agreement for Code Blue warming center, adding $25,000 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved address change for Happy Kola Brands cannabis facility (1 abstain)
• Approved support for Craft Growers Co‑Op cannabis business (1 abstain)
• Approved Redevelopment Agreement with PD Millville Redeveloper 1, LLC (1 abstain)
• Tabled Shared Services Agreement with Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous Yes to table)

City Commission

The Millville City Commission work session presented the NJDOT Route 47 safety project and discussed next steps, but no resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Commissioners and the mayor exchanged comments about the project and future negotiations, but no formal actions were taken.

Planning

The Millville Planning Board approved a 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial’s subdivision deed. It approved Jack Davis’s minor subdivision and bulk variance with conditions. It approved Periwinkle Enterprises’ childcare center site plan with conditions. It approved Oak Glen Properties’ micro‑cultivation cannabis facility with conditions, with each vote 8‑0 in favor.

• Approved 90‑day extension for Tetris Industrial, LLC (App #16‑2024PB) – 8 in favor, 0 opposed
• Approved minor subdivision and bulk (C) variance for Jack Davis (App #08‑2025PB) – 8 in favor, 0 opposed
• Approved childcare center site plan for Periwinkle Enterprises, LLC (App #12‑2025PB) – 8 in favor, 0 opposed
• Approved micro‑cultivation cannabis facility for Oak Glen Properties, LLC (App #10‑2025PB) – 8 in favor, 0 opposed

Zoning

The Zoning Board adopted the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved three resolutions granting bulk variances: one to Taron Hart at 6 East Broad Street, one to Mark and Dawn Lattanzi at 112 Morias Avenue, and one to Tri State Business Services, Inc. at 912 S. 2" Street. All approvals were unanimous among the members present.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #06-2025ZB granting bulk (C) and (D)(1) use variance to Taron Hart at 6 East Broad Street, Block 313, Lot 7
• Approved Resolution #07-2025ZB granting bulk (C) variance to Mark and Dawn Lattanzi at 112 Morias Avenue, Block 3, Lot 10
• Approved Resolution #08-2025ZB granting bulk (C) variance to Tri State Business Services, Inc. at 912 S. 2" Street, Block 533, Lots 57 & 58

Shade Tree

The commission approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. Romanik and Chainey were reappointed to the Shade Tree Commission until 2030. The commission agreed to hold an Arbor Day tree‑planting ceremony at Corson Park on Friday, April 25 at noon. The May meeting will be dedicated to reviewing the Community Forestry Management Plan.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Reappointed Romanik and Chainey to the commission until 2030
• Agreed to plant a tree at Corson Park for Arbor Day on April 25 (ceremony scheduled)
• Scheduled May 7 meeting to review the Community Forestry Management Plan
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Commission

The commission voted unanimously to amend a non‑fair and open contract with Core and Main, LP, raising the total amount to $1,738,070 for Phase 1 water‑meter equipment. It also approved a $19,505 fire‑hose purchase, a $19,636 fence‑repair contract, and adopted ordinances on privacy recordings and a utility easement. All listed resolutions and ordinances were adopted with recorded votes.

• Amended Core and Main, LP contract to $1,738,070 (Hewitt motion, all Yes)
• Approved fire‑hose and equipment purchase up to $19,505 (Hewitt motion, all Yes)
• Approved fence‑repair contract for Martinez Contractors up to $19,636.47 (Sooy motion, all Yes)
• Authorized recycling tonnage grant application and trust fund (Cossaboon motion, all Yes)
• Cancelled Tax Sale Certificate 25-00138 for 105 River Drive (Watson motion, all Yes)
• Appointed Lawrence Fawcett as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator (Hewitt motion, all Yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 8‑2025 restricting recording in non‑public city areas (Watson motion, Yes‑Yes‑Yes‑No‑Yes)
• Adopted Ordinance 9‑2025 utility easement agreement with Atlantic City Electric (Watson motion, all Yes)

City Commission

The board voted 3‑2 to table Resolution Item 10 appointing an acting municipal clerk, delaying the decision to the next meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted unanimously. No other resolutions were approved.

• Tabled appointment of acting municipal clerk (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)