Randolph public meetings in 2021

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including awarding a contract for recruitment services for a new township manager and an engineering design contract for the Park Avenue Paving Phase 2 project. The agenda also includes several refunds, contract amendments, and a discussion on a potential Cottage Food Law. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on affordable housing litigation, a DEP loan agreement, and the manager's evaluation.

• R-306-21: Award contract to Jersey Professional Management for township manager recruitment services
• R-307-21: Award professional services agreement to Ferriero Engineering for Park Avenue Paving Phase 2 design
• R-308-21: Amend contract for Calais Road repaving to J.A. Alexander, Inc. ($306,797.04)
• R-304-21: Refund tax sale certificate for 9 Radtke Road to Amelio family ($202,566.27)
• R-315-21: Authorize budget transfers between appropriation accounts ($191,950)

The Council approved opting into a pharmaceutical opioid settlement and awarded a $19,500 contract to recruit a new Township Manager. Several financial refunds and professional service agreements were approved via combined action. The Council also discussed potential zoning changes to allow home-based cottage food businesses.

• Authorized Manager Mountain to sign documents for Opioid Class Action Settlement (6-0)
• Approved $19,500 contract to Jersey Professional Management for Township Manager recruitment (6-0)
• Approved $22,600 contract to Ferriero Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue Paving Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved $306,797.04 contract amendment for Calais Road Repaving Project (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 increase for Harbor Consultants, Inc. for Affordable Housing Program (6-0)
• Re-appointed Linda Ann Roth as Randolph Tax Collector effective Jan 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved $202,566.27 tax sale certificate refund for 9 Radtke Road (6-0)
• Approved $191,950 in budget transfers between appropriation accounts (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including awarding a $306,797 contract for the Calais Road repaving project, approving a liquor license transfer, and settling tax appeals. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending parks and recreation regulations. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session on affordable housing litigation and personnel.

• R-293-21: Award Calais Road repaving contract to J.A. Alexander, Inc. for $306,797.04
• R-289-21: Approve person-to-person transfer of liquor license from Pappas Imports to 1194 KP Wine and Liquors
• R-298-21: Authorize settlement of A&P Randolph grocery tax appeals from 2011-2021
• Ordinance 31-21: Amend parks and recreation regulations (public hearing)
• R-301-21: Approve 2022 council meeting dates

The Randolph Township Council approved a batch of combined action resolutions, including a $306,797.04 contract to J.A. Alexander, Inc. for the Calais Road repaving project and a settlement of A&P grocery tax appeals covering 2011 through 2021. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 31-21 amending the township's Parks and Recreation rules, approved the 2022 council meeting dates, and approved minutes from October 21 and November 2, 2021. Township Manager Mountain announced his intention to retire, with his last day set for June 30, 2022. All recorded votes were unanimous, with no nays.

• Approved Combined Action Resolutions R-289-21 through R-300-21 and a raffle license (7-0)
• Awarded Calais Road repaving contract to J.A. Alexander, Inc. for $306,797.04 (7-0)
• Authorized settlement of A&P residential and commercial tax appeals for 2011 through 2021 (7-0)
• Authorized person-to-person transfer of liquor license 1432-44-019-003 from Pappas Imports, LLC to 1194 KP Wine and Liquors, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 31-21 amending Chapter 34 Parks and Recreation sections (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Township Council meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 21 and November 2, 2021 regular meetings (7-0)
• Moved into and closed Executive Session on affordable housing litigation and personnel; no action reported

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will vote on a series of resolutions, primarily awarding contracts through the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council (MCCPC) for goods and services like paving materials, drainage pipe, and tree removal. The council will also consider a tax refund, a Diwali proclamation, and an extension of an HVAC maintenance contract. A discussion item on the revised Employee Handbook is also on the agenda.

• R-257-21: Refund of $3,927.42 for 2022 taxes paid in error at 25 Rippling Brook Way
• R-259-21: Extend HVAC maintenance contract with Air Systems Maintenance, Inc. for $55,560 for 2022
• R-260-21: Extend brush grinding services with Firewood Farm, Inc. for up to $65,000 for 2022
• R-265-21: Award MCCPC Contract #5 for paving materials to Tilcon New York, Inc.
• R-288-21: Discuss revised Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook

The Randolph Township Council approved a revised Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook. The Council also authorized numerous municipal contracts for services and supplies, including HVAC maintenance, brush grinding, and various road materials. Additionally, the Council appointed Jason Huang to the Library Board of Trustees.

• Approved revised Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (7-0)
• Appointed Jason Huang to Library Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Approved $55,560 HVAC maintenance contract extension (7-0)
• Approved $65,000 brush grinding contract extension (7-0)
• Approved 32 combined action resolutions for contracts and tax refunds (7-0)
• Acknowledged Best Practices Inventory Checklist (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with a series of action resolutions, including awarding a five-year contract for solid waste and recycling collection, approving a billboard lease on Route 10, and redeeming tax sale certificates. The council will also introduce an ordinance amending parks and recreation regulations and hold an executive session on personnel and affordable housing.

• R-248-21: 5-year solid waste and recyclable material collection contract (2022-2026)
• R-249-21: Lease for billboard advertising at 80 Route 10 West
• R-251-21: Redeem tax sale certificate for 99 Morris Tpke. ($103,795.05)
• R-252-21: Redeem tax sale certificate for 103 Morris Tpke. ($90,581.77)
• Ordinance 31-21: Amends parks and recreation area regulations

The Randolph Township Council approved a five-year solid waste and recyclable material collection and disposal contract with current contractor Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc. of Succasunna for January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, choosing traditional weekly collection over a more expensive automated option. The council also approved a batch of combined action resolutions, including a billboard lease at 80 Route 10 West, two tax sale certificate refunds, and transfer of two retired township vehicles to the Board of Education. An ordinance amending the Parks and Recreation Areas chapter was introduced on first reading and set for a public hearing and final vote on November 18, 2021. The council agreed to move the Volunteer Appreciation Award Ceremony to spring 2022.

• Approved 5-year solid waste and recycling collection contract with Blue Diamond Disposal, Jan 1, 2022–Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions R-245-21 through R-255-A and a raffle license (7-0)
• Approved billboard lease on a portion of Block 195, Lot 18 at 80 Route 10 West (7-0)
• Approved refunds of tax sale certificates: 99 Morris Tpke. to Bala Partners $103,795.05 and 103 Morris Tpke. to Greymorr, LLC $90,581.77 (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 2 retired township vehicles and titles to the Randolph Township Board of Education at $100.00 per vehicle (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 31-21 amending Chapter 34, Parks and Recreation Areas; final vote set for November 18, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved October 7, 2021 regular meeting minutes (6-0, Carey abstained)
• Agreed to move the Volunteer Appreciation Award Ceremony to spring 2022

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including a final change order for the Franklin Road paving/retaining wall project, a crosswalk ordinance on Doby Road, and renaming Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road. The council will also discuss a shared services agreement for temporary tax collector services and a parks and recreation ordinance amendment. Public comment is limited to six minutes per speaker.

• R-238-21: Final quantity change order for Franklin Road paving/retaining wall project with Mike Fitzpatrick Contractors
• Ordinance 30-21: Amending crosswalk regulations on Doby Road
• Ordinance 32-21: Renaming Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road
• R-243-21: Shared services agreement with Mendham Township for temporary tax collector services
• Raffle licenses for Minuteman Sports Club, Sarah's Fight for HOPE Foundation, and Randolph Engine Co. No. 5

The Randolph Township Council approved a final ordinance changing Ironia Road back to Ironia Mendham Road to eliminate confusion with Chester Township, and authorized a shared services agreement to provide temporary tax collector services to Mendham Township. The council also approved a mid-block crosswalk on Doby Road and passed multiple combined action resolutions covering contracts, bonds, and raffle licenses. Additionally, the council discussed proposed updates to park and recreation area regulations.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 9, 2021 and September 23, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions covering final change orders, bond releases, state contract vendors, and raffle licenses (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 30-21 adding a mid-block crosswalk on Doby Road (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 32-21 changing the name of Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-243-21 authorizing a shared services agreement for temporary tax collector services with Mendham Township (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting to consider several ordinances funded by the American Rescue Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding affordable housing litigation and Shongum Lake loan agreements in executive session.

• Ordinance 26-21: $75,000 for stormwater outfall system improvements
• Ordinance 27-21: $500,000 for painting the township water tank
• Ordinance 28-21: $150,000 for HVAC retrofits in township-owned property
• Ordinance 32-21: Proposal to change the name of Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road
• Freedom Park Baseball Renovation Project: Final retainage and bond releases for Landtek Group, Inc.

The Randolph Township Council adopted three ordinances appropriating a total of $725,000 in American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: $75,000 for stormwater outfall improvements, $500,000 for painting the township water tank, and $150,000 for HVAC retrofits in township-owned property. All three passed on final reading by unanimous roll call votes with no public comment. The council also approved 16 combined action resolutions, including escrow refunds, bond releases, and rescinding a contract award from Route 23 Automall, LLC after finding the vendor in default. An ordinance renaming Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road was introduced on first reading and set for a public hearing on October 7, 2021.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-21 appropriating $75,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for stormwater outfall improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 27-21 appropriating $500,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for painting the water tank (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28-21 appropriating $150,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for HVAC retrofits in township-owned property (7-0)
• Approved 16 combined action resolutions including escrow refunds, bond releases, and surplus property sale authorization (7-0)
• Rescinded award of MCCPC Contract #15F from Route 23 Automall, LLC after finding vendor in default (included in combined resolutions)
• Introduced Ordinance 32-31 renaming Ironia Road to Ironia Mendham Road; public hearing set for October 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Entered executive session twice to discuss affordable housing litigation and Shongum Lake/DEP loan agreement (7-0 each)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with a combined action resolution agenda covering budget amendments, contract awards, refunds, and bond releases. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances, including one to re-appropriate funds for the Meadowbrook Pump Station emergency repair, and introduce several ordinances funded by the American Rescue Plan. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session on affordable housing litigation and personnel matters.

• R-199-21: Amends 2021 Capital Budget by $925,000 for projects including 42 Bennett Ave., water tank painting, HVAC retrofits, and stormwater outfall improvements
• Ordinance 26-21: Appropriates $75,000 from American Rescue Plan for stormwater outfall system improvements
• Ordinance 27-21: Appropriates $500,000 from American Rescue Plan for painting the water tank
• Ordinance 28-21: Appropriates $150,000 from American Rescue Plan for HVAC retrofits in township-owned properties
• R-209-21: Professional services agreement with Dewberry Engineers for Meadowbrook Road Pump Station construction phase, not to exceed $28,000

The Randolph Township Council approved a batch of combined action resolutions, including a $925,000 amendment to the 2021 Capital Budget and a $28,000 engineering contract for the Meadowbrook Road Pump Station. It adopted Ordinance 29-21 re-appropriating funds for emergency repair of the Meadowbrook Pump Station, and introduced four ordinances on first reading: $75,000 for stormwater outfall improvements, $500,000 for painting the water tank, $150,000 for HVAC retrofits (all from the American Rescue Plan's Local Fiscal Recovery Fund), and a crosswalk addition on Doby Road. All votes were unanimous with no nays; Mayor Forstenhausler abstained on Item #6, the insurance benefits contract. The council also discussed a proposed Community Relations Advisory Committee but took no formal action.

• Approved combined action resolutions R-196-21 through R-221A-21, including $925,000 capital budget amendment (unanimous; Mayor abstained on Item #6)
• Adopted Ordinance 29-21 re-appropriating funds for emergency repair of Meadowbrook Pump Station (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-21 appropriating $75,000 in ARPA funds for stormwater outfall improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 27-21 appropriating $500,000 in ARPA funds for painting the township water tank (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 28-21 appropriating $150,000 in ARPA funds for HVAC retrofits in township facilities (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 30-21 adding a mid-block crosswalk on Doby Road (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 professional services agreement with Dewberry Engineers for Meadowbrook Road Pump Station construction phase (part of combined resolutions)
• Approved minutes from July 22, August 17, and August 19, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding an emergency meeting to consider a single action item: a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement related to affordable housing litigation. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution R-194-21 authorizing execution of an agreement for affordable housing litigation
• Attachments include a settlement agreement and a final settlement document (FSHC signed)

The Randolph Township Council held an emergency meeting to authorize a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center. This agreement concludes six years of negotiations regarding the township's affordable housing obligations.

• Approved resolution R-194-21 to execute affordable housing settlement (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a special meeting with a single action item: authorizing an agreement related to affordable housing litigation. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session, but no other substantive business is listed.

• R-194-21: Authorize execution of agreement for affordable housing litigation

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a special meeting to take action on several items, including authorizing a settlement agreement related to affordable housing litigation and awarding an emergency contract for renovations to the Meadowbrook Road Pump Station. The council will also consider an ordinance to re-appropriate funds for the pump station repair and vote on three raffle licenses for local organizations. Public comment is limited to six minutes per speaker.

• R-194-21: Authorize execution of agreement for affordable housing litigation
• R-195-21: Emergency contract for Meadowbrook Road Pump Station renovations to CFM Construction Inc.
• Ordinance 29-21: Re-appropriating funds for emergency repair of Meadowbrook Pump Station
• Raffle license for Randolph High School Band Parent Association (Oct 2, 2021)
• Raffle license for West Morris Area YMCA (Sep 11, 2021) and Randolph High School Cheerleading Booster Club (Nov 21, 2021)

The Council approved an emergency contract for pump station renovations to prevent catastrophic failure. They also introduced an ordinance to re-appropriate funds for these repairs and approved several raffle licenses.

• Approved emergency contract for Meadowbrook Road Pump Station renovations to CFM Construction Inc. not to exceed $700,000 (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 29-21 to re-appropriate funds for emergency repair of the Meadowbrook Pump Station (7-0)
• Approved raffle license for Randolph High School Band Parent Association (7-0)
• Approved raffle license for West Morris YMCA (7-0)
• Approved raffle license for Randolph High School Cheerleading Booster Club, Inc. (7-0)
• Withdrew R-194-21 regarding affordable housing litigation agreement (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, a manager's report, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The main business includes several action resolutions, public hearings on three ordinances, and a discussion of the Municipal Diversity and Inclusion Workgroup Report. The most consequential item is a resolution authorizing the conveyance of the EA Porter property to Morris Habitat for Humanity and the transfer of $1,473,000 for remediation and construction of 25 affordable housing units.

• R-193-21: Convey EA Porter property (Block 195, Lot 10) to 42 Bennett Avenue Randolph, LLC / Morris Habitat for Humanity; transfer $1,473,000 for remediation and 25 affordable housing units
• Ordinance 23-21: Prohibit all classes of cannabis businesses in Randolph (public hearing)
• Ordinance 24-21: Appropriate $84,901.50 from insurance fund to refurbish one ambulance (public hearing)
• R-188-21: Award 2021 leaf loading/hauling/recycling contract to S. Rotondi & Sons, Inc., not to exceed $200,000
• R-184-21: Refund tax sale certificate for 107 Morris Tpke. to Imperial Realty Partnership, LLP - $134,942.37

The Randolph Township Council voted to prohibit all classes of cannabis businesses within the township, citing a need for further state regulatory clarity. Additionally, the Council approved the transfer of the EA Porter property to a Morris Habitat for Humanity LLC to facilitate the construction of 25 affordable housing units. The Council also authorized the purchase of a refurbished ambulance and approved various routine contracts.

• Adopted ordinance prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of EA Porter property for affordable housing (7-0)
• Appropriated $84,901.50 for a refurbished ambulance (7-0)
• Awarded $200,000 contract for 2021 leaf loading and recycling (7-0)
• Approved June 24 and July 8 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved tax refund for disabled veteran status (7-0)
• Rescinded portion of motor oil contract with Lubenet, LLC (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

This is a special meeting of the Randolph Township Council, held primarily for the swearing-in of police department personnel, including a new chief, lieutenant, sergeant, and four patrolmen. The agenda also includes a public comment period and council comments, but no other substantive business is listed.

• Swearing-in of Patrolman Daniel DeVito, #120
• Swearing-in of Patrolman Eric Tomkins, #121
• Swearing-in of Patrolman John Hertzberg, #122
• Swearing-in of Patrolman Gerard Hardiman, #123
• Swearing-in of Sergeant Kurt Edelman, #066, Lieutenant Jeff Goral, #091, and Chief Will Harzula, #075

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on an ordinance to spend $200,000 in federal rescue funds on property improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue. The council will also introduce ordinances banning cannabis businesses, funding ambulance refurbishment, and amending land development rules. Action items include purchasing a new fire apparatus for $217,473 and approving several refunds and bond releases.

• Ordinance 22-21: $200,000 from American Rescue Plan for improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue (public hearing)
• Ordinance 23-21: Prohibiting all cannabis businesses in Randolph
• Ordinance 24-21: $84,901.50 from insurance fund for ambulance refurbishing
• R-180-21: Purchase of fire apparatus from Firematic Supply Co. for $217,473
• R-175-21: Refund of tax sale certificate for 47 Lake Shore Drive South, $19,837.08

The Randolph Township Council certified the 2020 annual audit, adopted an ordinance appropriating $200,000 from the American Rescue Plan for real property improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue, and introduced three new ordinances, including a local ban on cannabis businesses. The council also approved multiple combined action items, such as purchasing a new fire service apparatus and endorsing sewer improvement applications.

• Approved R-174-21 governing body certification of the 2020 annual audit (6-0 with 1 abstention)
• Approved student appointments to the Board of Health, Economic Development Committee, Recreation Committee, and Trails Committee (7-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions including tax refunds, escrow releases, raffle licenses, and equipment purchases (7-0, with Mayor Forstenhausler abstaining from #6 and R-179-21)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-21 appropriating $200,000 from the American Rescue Plan for improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-21 prohibiting the operation of any class of cannabis business within the township (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-21 appropriating $84,901.50 from the Insurance Fund for refurbishing an ambulance (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-21 amending the Land Development Ordinance regarding decks (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including introducing an ordinance to appropriate $200,000 from the American Rescue Plan for improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue and a second reading of an ordinance for $245,000 in sewer capital improvements. The council will also vote on a series of resolutions, including a grant application for Park Avenue paving, contracts, bond releases, and a raffle license. A cannabis subcommittee report is scheduled for discussion, and the meeting will conclude with an executive session.

• Ordinance 22-21: $200,000 from American Rescue Plan for improvements at 42 Bennett Avenue
• Ordinance 21-21 (second reading): $245,000 for Meadowbrook Pump Station improvements
• R-160-21: Grant application to NJDOT for Park Avenue Paving Program Phase 2
• R-167-21: Contract with Realauction.com LLC for electronic tax lien sales, not to exceed $2,500
• R-170-21: Change order for Millbrook Avenue Retaining Wall Project, reducing contract by $2,600

The Council approved funding for sewer infrastructure and introduced an ordinance for affordable housing improvements. They also recognized the retirement of Police Chief David Stokoe and discussed a recommendation to opt out of recreational cannabis businesses.

• Approved $245,000 from Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for Meadowbrook Pump Station (7-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance to appropriate $200,000 for 42 Bennett Avenue improvements (7-0)
• Approved grant application for MA-2022 Park Avenue Paving Program Phase 2
• Awarded contract to Realauction.com LLC for electronic tax lien sales, not to exceed $2,500
• Approved various escrow fee refunds to Toll Brothers, Inc. and Affiliated Entities
• Approved release of performance and soil movement bonds for Wawa and Wendy's sites
• Approved $500 road opening bond release to Seth Apirian
• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is meeting to approve several resolutions, including engineering contracts for road and road improvements. The agenda also includes the introduction of an ordinance for sewer pump station funding and the approval of various municipal grants.

• Introduction of Ordinance 21-21 to appropriate $245,000 for Meadowbrook Pump Station Improvements
• Engineering service agreements with Ferriero Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue and Calais Road projects
• Approval of $75,970.56 Recycling Tonnage Grant and $58,988.13 Clean Communities Grant
• Authorization of the 2021 Freedom Festival fireworks display
• Request for $20,506.00 MAC Grant funding for the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

The Randolph Township Council approved a combined slate of 22 action resolutions, including Juneteenth recognition, state housing inspections, grant applications, and engineering contracts, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The council also introduced Ordinance 21-21 appropriating $245,000 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for Meadowbrook Pump Station Improvements, with final passage set for June 24, 2021. Earlier, the council met in closed executive session to discuss an EA Porter-Morris Habitat Agreement. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 22 combined action resolutions (7-0), including R-141-21 designating June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth Independence Day
• Approved R-144-21 authorizing state housing inspections July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022 for $6,531.00 compensation (7-0)
• Approved R-142-21 rejecting MCCPC Contract #43 for Propane Gas with Amerigas Propane (7-0)
• Approved R-151-21 and R-152-21 awarding professional services agreements to Ferriero Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue milling/resurfacing and Calais Road improvements (7-0)
• Approved R-155-21 Clean Communities Grant $58,988.13 and R-156-21 Recycling Tonnage Grant $75,970.56 (7-0)
• Approved R-158-21 liquor license renewals for the 2021-2022 season (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-21 appropriating $245,000 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Fund for Meadowbrook Pump Station Improvements; final passage scheduled June 24, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes for April 22, May 6, and May 20, 2021 meetings (7-0; Loveys abstained on May 20, Veech abstained on May 6)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is meeting to review several ordinances regarding water/sewer and parks capital improvements. The agenda also includes approving various grants, contract awards, and tax sale certificate refunds.

• Ordinance 17-21: $610,000 total for Water/Sewer Capital Improvements
• Ordinance 18-21: $310,000 for Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements
• Heritage Trail Grant approval: $88,000
• Distracted Driving Crackdown Grant approval: $9,000
• Tax sale certificate refund for 8 Chambers Place: $134,028.33

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets May 6, 2021, remotely via Zoom to act on a batch of combined resolutions and hold public hearings on seven capital ordinances. The ordinances would appropriate roughly $3.4 million from the Capital Improvement Fund and authorize bonds for road, water/sewer, park, and fire equipment projects. The Council will also introduce four new ordinances, including a $610,000 water/sewer capital plan and a Teamsters salary ordinance, and may enter executive session to discuss zoning regulations.

• Ordinance 10-21: $900,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the 2021 Road Overlay Program (public hearing)
• Ordinance 11-21: $851,000 for various 2021 capital improvements (public hearing)
• Ordinance 13-21: $500,000 for Calais Road Phase 1 improvements, authorizing $142,500 in bonds
• Ordinance 15-21: $690,000 for new Fire Department equipment, authorizing $655,000 in bonds
• R-121-21: Change Order #1 of $94,304.50 to Tiffany Electric for Brundage Park Lighting, new total $740,784.50

The Council passed several ordinances appropriating funds for the 2021 Road Overlay Program, fire department equipment, and various capital improvements. They also approved a series of resolutions for contract extensions, refunds, and bond releases. The town will return to in-person meetings starting May 19.

• Approved $900,000 for the 2021 Road Overlay Program
• Approved $851,000 for various 2021 Capital Improvements
• Approved $690,000 for new Fire Department equipment
• Approved $500,000 for Calais Road Improvements Phase 1
• Approved $445,000 for DPW vehicles and Municipal Building HVAC upgrades
• Approved $35,000 for retaining wall improvements
• Approved $94,304.50 change order for Brundage Park Lighting Project
• Approved $10,810 change order for ambulance refurbishing

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets April 22, 2021 to adopt the 2021 municipal budget (R-84-21) and approve a batch of combined action resolutions, including a tax sale for delinquent properties and numerous shared-services purchasing contracts. The Council will also introduce seven capital ordinances totaling roughly $3.4 million, covering road overlays, Calais Road improvements, fire department equipment, and other capital projects. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a personnel update for the Police and Finance departments.

• Adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget (R-84-21) after a public hearing
• Ordinance No. 10-21: $900,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the 2021 Road Overlay Program
• Ordinance No. 13-21: $500,000 bond ordinance for Calais Road (Phase 1) improvements, authorizing $142,500 in bonds
• Ordinance No. 15-21: $690,000 bond ordinance for new Fire Department equipment, authorizing $655,000 in bonds
• R-87-21: authorizes an electronic tax sale in 2021 for municipal delinquencies through December 31, 2020

The Randolph Township Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget totaling $40,253,193, a 0.74% decrease from 2020, with no increase in the municipal tax rate for the fifth consecutive year. The council also introduced seven ordinances, including $900,000 for the 2021 Road Overlay Program and $500,000 for Calais Road Phase 1 improvements, all passed on first reading with final votes set for May 6. A proposed resolution from Randolph PEACE to establish a permanent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee was presented during public comment but not acted on; the mayor said it would be taken into consideration. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update and manager reports on tree removal and weekend events.

• Adopted 2021 Municipal Budget totaling $40,253,193 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 20, 2021 Budget Meeting (7-0)
• Approved Combined Action Resolutions R-85-21 through R-99-21 (7-0, Mayor abstained on R-89-21, R-90-21, R-97-21)
• Introduced Ordinance 10-21 appropriating $900,000 for 2021 Road Overlay Program (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 11-21 appropriating $851,000 for various 2021 Capital Improvements (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 12-21 appropriating $35,000 for Retaining Wall Improvements (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 13-21 appropriating $500,000 for Calais Road Phase 1, authorizing $142,500 in bonds (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 14-21 appropriating $445,000 for DPW vehicles and HVAC upgrades, authorizing $422,750 in bonds (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets remotely via Zoom on April 8, 2021, to vote on a set of combined action resolutions, hold public hearings on two ordinances, and discuss the 2021 road program. Resolutions include a $1,000,000 proposed settlement of a tax appeal at 5 Quail Run, a $100,000 tax sale premium refund at 236 Millbrook Ave., and support for a Morris Habitat for Humanity affordable housing application at 42 Bennett Ave. The council will also hear public comment and may enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations and Teamsters bargaining.

• R-82-21: proposed $1,000,000 settlement of 2020/2021 tax appeals for 5 Quail Run, Block 47, Lot 7.04 (Todd Sawyer)
• R-81-21: refund $100,000.00 premium for Tax Sale Certificate #20-07 at 236 Millbrook Ave. (Block 145, Lot 59) to ATCFII New Jersey, LLC Tax Serv
• R-78-21: supports Morris Habitat for Humanity application for about 25 affordable units at 42 Bennett Ave.
• R-80-21: suspends collection of fees, interest, or late charges for past-due water and sewer utility payments during the public health emergency
• Ordinance 09-21 (second reading/public hearing): amends traffic rules for the WAWA gas station/convenience store at 358 Route 10 West, Block 137

The Randolph Township Council appointed new members to the Board of Adjustment and Economic Development Committee, approved combined action resolutions including tax appeals and affordable housing support, and adopted ordinances updating employee compensation and Wawa traffic regulations. The council also approved the 2021 Road Overlay Program recommendations and held an executive session for contract negotiations and collective bargaining updates.

• Appointed David Bell, Greg Johnson, and Lou Asbaty to the Board of Adjustment (7-0)
• Appointed Jessica Lehrer, Brittany Lazzarino-Owens, and Dylan Park to the Economic Development Committee (7-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions R-78-21 through R-83-21, including a $1,000,000 residential and commercial tax appeal settlement and fee suspensions for past due water and sewer bills (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 08-21 setting employee compensation ranges for 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 09-21 establishing traffic regulations for the Wawa at 358 Route 10 West (7-0)
• Approved the 2021 Road Program recommendations (7-0)
• Approved February 18, 2021 regular meeting minutes (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets remotely on March 18, 2021 to introduce the 2021 municipal budget and capital improvement program, and to introduce two ordinances — a salary ordinance and a traffic ordinance for the Wawa gas station/convenience store at 358 Route 10 West. The Council will also vote on a slate of combined action resolutions covering tax refunds, a park contract change order, and a resolution urging state officials to revise S3454 on underage alcohol and cannabis. A distracted-driving proclamation and public comment periods are also on the agenda, and the meeting ends with an executive session closed to the public.

• Introducing the 2021 municipal budget and capital improvement program
• Ordinance 09-21 amending traffic rules for the Wawa at 358 Route 10 West, Block 137, Lots 2 and 5
• Ordinance 08-21 setting the range of compensation for specified officers and employees
• R-76-21: Change Order #1 with Landtek Group, Inc. for Freedom Park Baseball Field Renovation, $10,187.50, raising the project to $174,317.50
• Tax refunds and adjustments: $4,131.10 to Shawn and Cory Beckler (92 High St.), $7,403.82 veteran exemption for Aaron J. Smith (1100 Sussex Tpke.), $350.00 camp refund to Laura Pizzano, $430.40 interest/penalty refund to Erik Luthy (21 Fordyce St.)

The Council introduced the 2021 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program, with a total operating budget of $32,318,857 and no increase in the municipal tax rate for a fifth consecutive year. Members voted unanimously to approve the budget meeting minutes, a slate of combined action resolutions, and two ordinance introductions. The meeting was otherwise largely informational, with reports on COVID-19, road paving, cannabis licensing, and diversity efforts.

• Introduced 2021 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program, $32,318,857 operating budget, no municipal tax rate increase (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 30 and February 4, 2021 budget meetings (7-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions R-70-21 through R-77-21 and a raffle license (7-0)
• Approved R-76-21, Change Order #1 with Landtek Group, Inc. for Freedom Park Baseball Field renovation, $10,187.50, raising project total to $174,317.50 (7-0)
• Approved R-77-21 urging Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature to revise S3454 provisions on underage alcohol and cannabis (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 08-21 amending Ordinance 04-20 to set 2021 salary ranges for specified Township employees (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 09-21 amending traffic and parking regulations at the Wawa, 358 Route 10 West (7-0)
• No Executive Session was held; meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets March 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm by Zoom to hold second readings and public hearings on seven ordinances, including two that rezone land for inclusionary housing (R-7 single-family attached and R-6 multifamily) and one that lets the township exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The Council will also vote on combined action resolutions covering a tree bond refund, a plumbing and waterworks supply contract, two tax sale certificate refunds, and statements of inconsistency with the master plan for the two rezoning ordinances. An executive session is scheduled, with a possible return to public session for formal action.

• Ordinance 04-21 creates the R-7 Single-Family Attached Inclusionary Zone for LYS Realty/Toll Bros. at Block 93
• Ordinance 05-21 creates the R-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone for Canoe Brook
• Ordinance 02-21 would let the township exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• R-65-21 awards contracts for plumbing and waterworks specialties from April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022
• R-66-21 refunds a $178,412.42 tax sale certificate for 236 Millbrook Avenue; R-67-21 refunds $64,030.23 for 26 Park Avenue

The Township Council adopted Ordinance 04-21 (R-7 Single-Family Attached Inclusionary Zone for LYS Realty/Toll Bros.) and Ordinance 05-21 (R-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone for Canoe Brook), both implementing affordable housing settlement agreements. It also adopted Ordinance 06-21 (Omnibus land development amendments) and Ordinance 07-21 (vacating a 25-foot right of way for Canoe Brook), plus resolutions R-68-21 and R-69-21 setting forth reasons the zoning ordinances are inconsistent with the Master Plan. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Earlier, the council approved four combined action resolutions (R-64-21 through R-67-21) covering a tree bond refund, plumbing/waterworks contracts, and two tax sale certificate refunds.

• Adopted Ordinance 04-21 establishing R-7 Single-Family Attached Inclusionary Zone (LYS Realty/Toll Bros.) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 05-21 establishing R-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (Canoe Brook) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 06-21 amending land development ordinance sections on tree removal, steep slopes, and bulk requirements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 07-21 vacating a 25-foot right of way on Block 44, Lot 12 (Canoe Brook) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 02-21 establishing a 2021 Cap Bank budget exception (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 03-21 applying Title 39 traffic regulations to the WAWA at 358 Route 10 West (7-0)
• Approved R-68-21 and R-69-21 stating reasons the zoning ordinances are inconsistent with the Master Plan (7-0 each)
• Approved R-64-21 through R-67-21: tree bond refund ($2,000), plumbing/waterworks contracts, and two tax sale certificate refunds ($178,412.42 and $64,030.23) (7-0)

Budget Session

Randolph's Mayor and Council meet Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 502 Millbrook Avenue, for a budget meeting. The agenda covers review of capital improvements, the Open Space and Recreation Trust, and general/utility fund surplus, followed by council discussion and final direction to the manager on finalizing the budget document. The meeting ends with a closed executive session on the manager's compensation, after which the council may reconvene publicly to take formal action.

• Review of capital improvements
• Review of Open Space and Recreation Trust
• Review of fund balance (surplus) for General Fund and Utility Funds
• Final direction to the manager on finalization of the budget document
• Executive session on Manager's Compensation, with possible formal action afterward

The Council reviewed capital improvement requests and financial projections for the upcoming budget. No formal votes were taken on budget items, but the Council directed the Manager to introduce the budget on March 18, 2021. The meeting included a review of road projects, emergency equipment, and municipal facility upgrades.

• Directed Manager to introduce budget on March 18, 2021
• Scheduled budget public hearing for April 22, 2021
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for Manager's Compensation (7-0)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets remotely on February 18, 2021, to vote on routine resolutions and to introduce several ordinances, including two that create inclusionary housing zones tied to specific developers. A stormwater ordinance gets a second reading and public hearing, and the Council will also discuss renaming Ironia Road. Some items, including property and finance matters, are slated for closed executive session.

• Ordinance 04-21 would create the R-7 Single-Family Attached Inclusionary Zone (LYS Realty Associates, LLC, Toll Bros. Inc., Sporn Realty and Management Corp)
• Ordinance 05-21 would create the R-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (Canoe Brook)
• Ordinance 03-21 would apply Title 39 traffic regulations to the WAWA gas station/convenience store at 358 Route 10 West, Block 137, Lots 2 and 5
• Ordinance 01-21 amending the Stormwater Control Ordinance gets a second reading and public hearing
• Resolutions include a $315 refund of a $1,200 ice hockey registration fee, $14,500 in appropriation reserve transfers, and up to $45,000 for electrical subcode inspection services

The Council passed an ordinance updating stormwater control regulations to align with state rules. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading to establish inclusionary zoning for affordable housing and regulate traffic at a new Wawa site. The Council also approved several administrative resolutions and a contract for electrical inspections.

• Approved Ordinance 01-21 amending Stormwater Control regulations (7-0)
• Approved $45,000 contract for electrical sub-code inspection services with Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 04-21 to establish R-7 Single-Family Attached Inclusionary Zone (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 05-21 to establish R-6 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 03-21 to regulate traffic at Wawa (358 Route 10 West) (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 02-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a Cap Bank (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 07-21 to vacate a 25-foot right of way on Block 44, Lot 12 (7-0)
• Appointed Madison Mackinney as student member to the Environmental Landmarks Committee (7-0)

Budget Session

The Randolph Township Council is holding a budget session on February 4, 2021, with department budget presentations from the Police Department and Board of Health/Construction. The council will also review library funding, the reserve for uncollected taxes, and revenue, and vote on three combined action resolutions. The agenda does not state any final budget adoption or dollar totals for the overall budget.

• R-54-21: contract for Franklin Road repaving to Mike Fitzpatrick Contractors of Oak Ridge, NJ for $289,511
• R-55-21: rejecting all bids for the municipal building air handler replacement project
• R-56-21: authorizing the Township Manager to sign the NJDOT intersection improvement application for Canfield Avenue and Route 10
• Police Department budget presentation by Chief David Stokoe
• Board of Health/Construction budget presentation by Mark Caputo; review of library funding, reserve for uncollected taxes, and revenue

At a Feb. 4, 2021 budget meeting, the Randolph Township Council approved three combined action resolutions: awarding a $289,511 contract for the Franklin Road repaving project to Mike Fitzpatrick Contractors of Oak Ridge, NJ; rejecting all bids for the Municipal Building Air Handler Replacement project because the Design-Build specification used is not currently allowed under Local Public Contracts Law; and authorizing the Township Manager to sign the NJDOT Intersection Improvement application for Canfield Avenue and Route 10. All three passed by a 7-0 roll call vote. The rest of the meeting was department budget presentations (Police, Board of Health, Recycling, Construction Codes) and discussion of library funding, reserves, and revenue; no other decisions were voted on.

• Approved R-54-21: $289,511 Franklin Road repaving contract to Mike Fitzpatrick Contractors of Oak Ridge, NJ (7-0)
• Approved R-55-21: rejected all bids for the Municipal Building Air Handler Replacement project (7-0)
• Approved R-56-21: authorized Township Manager to sign NJDOT Intersection Improvement application for Canfield Avenue and Route 10 (7-0)
• Adjourned the budget session at 7:25 pm (7-0)

Budget Session

The Randolph Township Council is holding a budget meeting on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. at the Randolph Municipal Building. The agenda consists of department budget presentations from Park & Recreation, Public Works, and Water & Sewer/General Engineering, along with two public comment periods and a planned executive session. No specific budget figures, ordinances, or votes are listed in the agenda text provided.

• Park & Recreation budget presentation by Russ Newman
• Public Works budget presentation by Tom Sweeney
• Water & Sewer/General Engineering budget presentation by Wayne Corsey
• Two public comment periods, each with a six-minute limit per speaker
• Executive session scheduled, with possible reconvening for formal action

The Randolph Township Council held a budget session on January 30, 2021, where Manager Mountain presented a draft 2021 municipal budget calling for $32,171,286 in appropriations, a 1.19% decrease from 2020, with no increase in the municipal tax rate and no service reductions. Department heads from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Water & Sewer/Engineering presented their operating and capital requests. No budget was adopted; the draft is a working document for further discussion at upcoming meetings. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• No budget adoption or formal votes on spending occurred; the draft budget was presented for discussion only
• Motion to adjourn at 12:10 pm approved (7-0)
• No Executive Session was held

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council meets remotely on January 21, 2021, to consider a slate of combined action resolutions covering bond releases, grant applications, shared services, and refunds, plus the introduction of an ordinance amending the stormwater control rules. The Council will also hear the Manager's 2021 goals and may enter executive session to discuss RTEA and RTSEA union negotiations. Public comment is allowed in two open-to-the-public sections, limited to six minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance No. 01-21 introduced to amend the Stormwater Control Ordinance in the Land Development Ordinance
• R-29-21 supports a CDBG grant application for Morris Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place home rehab program
• R-30-21 supports a 2021 Morris County HOME grant application for Habitat for Humanity at 42 Bennett Avenue
• R-32-21 approves a shared services agreement with Mendham Township for Randolph to provide animal shelter services
• Multiple bond and escrow releases totaling thousands of dollars, including $3,888.03 to 768 Route 10 West, LLC and $850 to Michael Tepperman

The Randolph Township Council introduced an ordinance to update stormwater control regulations to align with state requirements. The council also approved a series of resolutions, including grant applications for local non-profits and various financial refunds and bond releases. Additionally, the council received updates on COVID-19, infrastructure projects, and the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee.

• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 26 combined action resolutions (7-0)
• Introduced Stormwater Control Ordinance (7-0)
• Moved into executive session for labor negotiations (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

Randolph Township Council meets Jan 7, 2021 for its annual reorganization, held remotely via Zoom. The agenda covers swearing in newly elected members, selecting a temporary mayor, mayor and deputy mayor for 2021, and recognizing the 2020 mayor. The council also votes on a consent agenda of 2021 appointments and routine resolutions, including professional services contracts and shared animal control services with Dover.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members and selection of mayor and deputy mayor for 2021
• Consent agenda of 2021 professional services agreements, including Township Attorney Edward J. Buzak (The Buzak Law Group) and Township Auditor Nisivoccia LLP
• R-26-21: Randolph to provide animal control services to the Town of Dover throughout 2021
• R-25-21: Rescission of a portion of MCCPC Contract 20-A with EJG Sports
• R-01-21: Setting the rate of interest on delinquent taxes and delinquent water and sewer

At its annual reorganization meeting, the Randolph Township Council selected Mark Forstenhausler as Mayor and Marie Potter as Deputy Mayor for 2021, both by unanimous roll-call votes. The council approved its 2021 consent agenda of professional services appointments and resolutions, including a resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month. Council members were sworn in, and the meeting included extensive public comment on local incidents of racism and bias.

• Selected Mark Forstenhausler as Mayor for 2021 (7-0)
• Selected Marie Potter as Deputy Mayor for 2021 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 2021 council appointments and resolutions (7-0, with abstentions on R-12-21 and R-16-21/R-27-21)
• Adopted R-23-21 recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month (7-0)
• Awarded 2021 professional services agreements for township attorney, labor counsel, auditor, engineer, and other roles
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. (7-0)