Randolph public meetings in 2023

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding its regular meeting on December 14, 2023, with a series of action resolutions. Key items include approving change orders for the County College of Morris Pump Station Replacement Project, a developer's agreement with Toll Brothers for a site at 931 Route 10 East, and a new PBA contract. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Change Order #2 to Dulaine Contracting for CCM Pump Station, +$86,311.66 (new total $1,077,127.60)
• Developer's agreement with Toll NJ I, LLC for Block 44, Lot 4 (931 Route 10 East)
• Authorize Mayor to sign PBA 403 contracts for 2024-2027
• Budget transfers of $331,889 and cancellation of capital improvements totaling $606,403.07
• Multiple tax refunds and lien redemptions, including $20,030.90 for 1453 Sussex Turnpike

The Randolph Township Council approved a combined action resolution including a four-year PBA 403 contract (2024-2027) and a developer's agreement with Toll NJ I, LLC for site plan approval at 931 Route 10 East. The council also approved multiple refunds, change orders, and budget transfers. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included reports and an executive session.

• Approved PBA 403 contract for 2024-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved developer's agreement with Toll NJ I, LLC for 931 Route 10 East (unanimous)
• Approved change order #2 for CCM Pump Station project, increasing contract by $86,311.66 (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 for Dewberry Engineers, increasing contract by $2,349.00 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple tax refunds and cancellations (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers and capital cancellations (unanimous)
• Appointed Harsh Magdum as student member to Environmental Landmarks Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including awarding a 5-year solid waste collection contract to Waste Management of New Jersey for $2,702,010 and settling commercial tax appeals for 540 Route 10 totaling $1,149,745.50. They will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: one to fund sanitary sewer pump station upgrades with $732,489.78 and another to regulate privately owned salt storage. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

• R 260-23: Award 5-year dumpster garbage collection services to Waste Management of New Jersey for $2,702,010
• R 256-23: Settle commercial tax appeals for Block 79, Lot 4, 540 Route 10, total taxes under appeal $1,149,745.50
• Ordinance 22-23: Upgrade sanitary sewer pump stations, appropriating $732,489.78
• Ordinance 23-23: Amend Chapter 24 to regulate privately owned salt storage per NJDEP mandates
• R 261-23: Accept $300,000 legislative grant for Board of Education capital projects

The Council awarded a five-year dumpster garbage collection contract to Waste Management of New Jersey. They also passed ordinances to fund sewer pump station upgrades and regulate private salt storage. Various tax refunds and municipal vendor contracts were approved.

• Awarded 5-year dumpster garbage collection contract to Waste Management of New Jersey for $2,702,010.00
• Approved $732,489.78 for sanitary sewer pump station upgrades (Ordinance 22-23)
• Adopted NJDEP-mandated regulations for privately owned salt storage (Ordinance 23-23)
• Approved settlement for 540 Route 10 tax appeal including a $110,027.30 refund
• Approved $300,000 legislative grant for Board of Education capital projects
• Approved various MCCPC contracts for road resurfacing, uniforms, and fuel
• Approved 2024 Council meeting dates
• Approved multiple tax refunds and tax sale certificate returns

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council heard a presentation regarding a proposed Community Solar Project at 353 Route 10 and adopted a resolution in support of it. The council also approved moving into an executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege communications and a manager performance appraisal process before adjourning.

• Adopted Resolution R-236-23 supporting Solar Landscape's proposed Community Solar Project at 353 Route 10 (6-0)
• Approved moving into Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved closing Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved adjourning the meeting at 6:35 p.m. (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation by Solar Landscape regarding a proposed community solar project. The Council will also consider Resolution R 236-23, which supports the project located at 353 Route 10.

• Presentation by Solar Landscape for the Community Solar Project at 353 Rte. 10
• Resolution R 236-23: Supporting Solar Landscape's Proposed Community Solar Project
• Executive Session regarding attorney-client privilege and manager performance appraisal

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including introducing a bond ordinance for sanitary sewer pump station upgrades and awarding numerous contracts. The council will also hear a presentation on a community solar project and consider a resolution supporting it, along with other routine approvals.

• Ordinance 22-23: $732,489.78 for sanitary sewer pump station upgrades
• Ordinance 23-23: Regulating privately owned salt storage per NJDEP mandates
• R-216-23: $29,200 contract to Boswell Engineering for Freedom Park field lighting design
• R-236-23: Resolution supporting Solar Landscape's community solar project at 353 Rte. 10
• Multiple MCCPC contract awards for paving, drainage, and other materials

The council heard a presentation from Solar Landscape for a community solar project at 353 Route 10 but took no formal action, instead directing staff to review the project and prepare conditions for a resolution of support. The council also approved a proclamation recognizing Diwali, introduced two ordinances (sewer pump station upgrades and salt storage regulations), and approved a series of resolutions including a $29,200 engineering contract for Freedom Park lighting. No votes were taken on the solar project itself.

• Approved Diwali proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $29,200 engineering contract to Boswell Engineering for Freedom Park lighting (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance appropriating $732,489.78 for sewer pump station upgrades (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance regulating privately owned salt storage (unanimous)
• Approved combined action resolutions including tax sale redemption, contract awards, and environmental guidebook adoption (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including resolutions on a developer's agreement for Liberty Village, a tax appeal settlement for 14 Skyline Drive, and the sale of a property at 9 Birch Street. The council will also hold public hearings on three ordinances, including one amending the fee schedule, and discuss the 2023 Municipal Best Practices Inventory. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• R-208-23: Accept developer's agreement with Randolph Redevelopers, LLC for Block 119, Lot 130.01 (Liberty Village)
• R-207-23: Settle commercial tax appeals for Block 146, Lot 72.25 (14 Skyline Drive)
• R-212-23: Sell Block 80, Lot 10 (9 Birch Street), accepting bid and not reconsidering Ordinance 17-23
• R-210-23: Change order #1 for $16,295 for IT services with Pascack Data Services, total $101,295
• Ordinance 20-23: Amending Appendix A fee schedule

The Randolph Township Council approved a developer's agreement with Randolph Redevelopers, LLC for the Liberty Village project at Sussex Turnpike and West Hanover Road, which will include 125 units, 25 of them age-restricted affordable housing. The council also adopted three ordinances, including repealing appeals to the governing body for Board of Adjustment decisions, amending the fee schedule, and allowing student members on boards. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved developer's agreement with Randolph Redevelopers, LLC for Liberty Village (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 19-23 repealing Section 15-6 appeals to governing body (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 20-23 amending Appendix A fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-23 allowing student members on boards (unanimous)
• Approved Combined Action Resolutions R-206-23 through R-215-23 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding its regular meeting on October 5, 2023, with a mix of routine administrative actions and a few notable contract awards. The council will vote on a combined action resolution list that includes a $190,000 leaf collection contract, a $7,432.24 property tax refund, and a $250 recreation fee refund. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Environmental Guidebook, public comment periods, and an executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters, including the Mine Hill-Jackson Brook Interceptor agreement.

• R-204-23: Award contract to Britton Industries Inc. for leaf loading, hauling, and recycling (Oct 5, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024), not to exceed $190,000
• R-199-23: Redeem and refund tax sale certificate #2022-006 for 6 Arrowgate Drive (Block 42, Lot 122.06) to FIG 20, LLC, $6,511.42
• R-200-23: Refund $3,077.04 and cancel $4,355.20 in property taxes for 14 Edinburgh Dr. (Block 115, Lot 31.13) due to exempt veteran status, total $7,432.24
• R-203-23: Award MCCPC Contract #15-F for cab/chassis with dump bodies (2024 models) to Mark Anthony Chevrolet, rejecting other bidders
• R-205-23: Award professional services agreement to Professional Insurance Associates for risk management consulting at 5% of annual assessment

The Randolph Township Council approved a combined action resolution awarding a $190,000 leaf loading and hauling contract to Britton Industries for the 2023 season, along with several other routine items. The council also approved minutes from two prior meetings and moved into executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved combined action resolutions including $190,000 leaf contract to Britton Industries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for September 7 and September 21, 2023 (unanimous, with one abstention on Sept 21 minutes)
• Moved into executive session for attorney-client privileged matters (unanimous)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will vote on 17 combined action resolutions covering water payment refunds, surplus property disposal, multiple contract awards for road salt, vehicles, and IT services, and a $700,000 performance bond release for the Meadowbrook Road Pump Station renovation. The council will also hold public hearings on an ordinance amending water supply regulations and introduce three new ordinances, including changes to the fee schedule and board appeals. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• R-198-23: Release $700,000 performance bond and $139,556.40 final payment to CFM Construction for Meadowbrook Road Pump Station renovations
• R-187-23: Award MCCPC Contract #3 for rock salt and liquid calcium chloride to various bidders
• R-189-23: Award police pursuit vehicles to Nielsen Ford of Morristown, reject Pellegrino Auto Group bid
• Ordinance 20-23: Amend Appendix A Fee Schedule
• R-195-23: Transfer forfeited tree bond funds to Tree Bank

The Randolph Township Council approved a combined action resolution covering 17 items, including the Trails Master Plan update, various contract awards, and the transfer of forfeited tree bond funds. The council also adopted Ordinance 18-23 amending the water supply code and introduced three ordinances: repealing appeals to the governing body, updating the fee schedule, and allowing student members on boards. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Elbaum absent.

• Approved combined action resolutions R-185-23 through R-198-23 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18-23 amending water supply code (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 19-23 repealing appeals to governing body (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 20-23 amending fee schedule (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-23 allowing student members on boards (6-0)
• Moved into executive session for property, legal, and personnel matters (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will review the 2022 audit and receive an update on the Trails Master Plan. The meeting includes several action resolutions regarding engineering services, vehicle purchases, and grant funding.

• Presentation of the 2022 Audit by Kathi Mantell
• Trails Master Plan update presentation
• Purchase of new Ford or equivalent SUVs and trucks for $373,660.00
• Engineering design services for Calais Road Improvements Section 2 up to $48,675.00
• Engineering design services for South Road Improvements Project up to $49,250.00

The Council approved a combined set of resolutions authorizing the purchase of new SUVs and trucks for $373,660 and awarding engineering design contracts for Calais Road and South Road improvements. They also passed an ordinance to sell township property at 9 Birch Street for $17,000 and introduced amendments to the water supply code. A Trails Master Plan update was presented but not yet formally approved, pending a future resolution.

• Approved Combined Action Resolutions (6-0, Mayor abstained on Audit Certification)
• Authorized purchase of new SUVs/trucks from Ciocca FMFL, Inc. for $373,660
• Awarded engineering design contract for Calais Road Improvements to Ferriero Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $48,675)
• Awarded engineering design contract for South Road Improvements to Ferriero Engineering, Inc. (not to exceed $49,250)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 17-23 authorizing private sale of 9 Birch Street for $17,000 (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 18-23 amending Individual and Semipublic Water Supply Code (7-0)
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0, Elbaum abstained)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss restrictive covenant at 1275 Sussex Turnpike and personnel (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is reviewing several combined action resolutions, including tax refunds and stormwater assistance. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance for the private sale of property at 9 Birch Street.

• Tax refunds totaling $13,639.02 for 12 Deer Run Drive due to veteran's exemption
• Tax refunds for 4 Middlebury Blvd ($19,015.15), 5 Aspen Drive ($14,124.34), and 1246 Sussex Tpke ($7,802.08)
• Approval of a $25,000 Stormwater Assistance Grant
• Release of bonds and final payment for the Mountainside Road Retaining Wall Project
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 17-23 for the private sale of 9 Birch Street

The Randolph Township Council approved a package of action resolutions, including tax refunds, a veteran's tax exemption, a stormwater grant, and the release of a performance bond for the Mountainside Road retaining wall project. The council postponed the certification of the annual audit (R-166-23) to the September 7, 2023 meeting. An ordinance authorizing the private sale of 9 Birch Street for $17,000 was introduced for first reading. The council also appointed Caitlin Costello to the Board of Health.

• Approved combined action resolutions (R-165-23 through R-172-23) with R-166-23 postponed (6-0, Forstenhausler abstained on R-165-23)
• Postponed certification of annual audit to September 7, 2023
• Introduced Ordinance 17-23 for private sale of 9 Birch Street for $17,000 (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Eagle Scout Awards (6-0)
• Approved minutes for June 29 and July 13, 2023 meetings (6-0)
• Appointed Caitlin Costello to Board of Health (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will consider several action resolutions, including a contract assignment for road resurfacing and multiple escrow and tax refunds. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a hold harmless agreement with Morris County Vocational School.

• Assignment of road resurfacing contract #6 to Tilcon New York, Inc.
• Refund of $8,672.80 in police detail escrow to Downes Tree Service
• Refund of $3,647.06 for a 2022 water account overpayment at 1075 Sussex Tpke.
• Endorsement of an EPA grant restriction waiver for 2A West Hanover Avenue
• Discussion of a hold harmless agreement with Morris County Vocational School

The Randolph Township Council approved a hold harmless agreement with the Morris County Vocational School District to allow construction of a technical training center to proceed despite water limitations. The council also approved a combined action resolution covering refunds, tax sale redemptions, a liquor license renewal, and consent to assignment of a road resurfacing contract. Meeting minutes from June 6, 2023, were approved. The council entered executive session to discuss litigation and authorized proceeding at the direction of counsel.

• Approved hold harmless agreement with Morris County Vocational School (5-0, Hathaway abstained)
• Approved combined action resolutions including refunds, tax sale redemptions, liquor license renewal, and contract assignment (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2023 regular meeting (5-0, Hathaway abstained)
• Moved into executive session to discuss litigation (6-0)
• Authorized proceeding at direction of counsel on lawsuit discussed in executive session (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a public hearing on a soil movement permit for the Morris County Technical School and consider several resolutions, including contracts, refunds, and liquor license transfers. The agenda also includes second reading of ordinances on employee compensation and a capital appropriation for the Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge. The meeting will close with an executive session on legal, personnel, and contract matters.

• Public hearing and resolution R-153-23 for soil movement permit at Morris County Technical School
• Ordinance 16-23 appropriating $26,980 from Capital Improvement Fund for Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge
• R-146-23 authorizing grant application with NJ DOT for Morris Turnpike Road Improvement 2024 Project
• R-147-23 awarding MCCPC Contract #46 for emergency generator maintenance to Genserve, Inc.
• R-151-23 approving liquor license transfer from Plaza 395 Associates to Dough To Table LLC

The Randolph Township Council approved a soil movement permit for the Morris County Vocational School District with a revised four-month duration. The Council also adopted four ordinances updating employee compensation ranges, amending a capital ordinance for Rescue Squad vehicles, and funding the Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge. Additionally, the Council authorized several combined action resolutions covering refunds, tax sales, liquor license transfers, and professional contracts.

• Approved regular council meeting minutes for May 18, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved soil movement permit R-153-23 for Morris County Vocational School with a revised four-month duration (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved combined action resolutions R-141-23 through R-152-23 and R-154-23 including grants, tax lien sales, and liquor licenses (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13-23 amending employee compensation ranges retroactive to Jan 1, 2020 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14-23 amending employee compensation ranges (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 15-23 amending capital ordinance No. 10-19 to purchase two Rescue Squad vehicles (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 16-23 appropriating $26,980 from the capital improvement fund for the Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with public comment periods, a manager's report, and a series of action resolutions. Key items include a public hearing on an ordinance regarding lead-based paint inspection fees, introduction of salary ordinances for police and other employees, and an ordinance appropriating $26,980 for the Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a $5,500 lead assistance grant agreement and a $67,813.49 Clean Communities grant, and will enter executive session to discuss a restrictive covenant on 1275 Sussex Tpk.

• Ordinance 12-23: Amends Chapter 26 (Housing) and fee schedule for lead-based paint inspections (public hearing)
• Ordinance 16-23: Appropriates $26,980 from Capital Improvement Fund for Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge
• R-124-23: Authorizes Health Officer to sign Lead Assistance Grant Agreement with Division of Local Government Services ($5,500)
• R-125-23: Approves revenue and appropriations for Clean Communities Grant ($67,813.49)
• R-134-23: Increases Township Attorney services contract with Surenian, Edwards, Buzak & Nolan, LLC by $3,600 (new total $310,500)

The Randolph Township Council adopted Ordinance 12-23, which requires owners, landlords, and agents of rental dwelling units to obtain inspections for and remediate lead-based paint hazards, and adds related investigation and administrative fees to the fee schedule. The council also approved a $180,000 settlement release in the Zotynia v. Township of Randolph lawsuit, with payment covered by the township's insurers. Additionally, the council introduced four ordinances on first reading, including salary range amendments and capital appropriations for Rescue Squad vehicles and the Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge.

• Adopted lead-based paint inspection ordinance for rentals (6-0)
• Approved $180,000 settlement release in Zotynia lawsuit (6-0)
• Approved 18 combined action resolutions, including grants, refunds, and contract awards (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Introduced salary range ordinance for specified officers and employees (6-0)
• Introduced salary range ordinance for specified employees (6-0)
• Introduced capital ordinance amendment to purchase two Rescue Squad vehicles (6-0)
• Introduced $26,980 appropriation for Bennett Avenue Trail and Bridge (6-0)
• Approved proclamations for Millbrook United Methodist Church and Eagle Scouts (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 11-23, which authorizes a special assessment for dredging and restoration of Shongum Lake, along with related agreements with the Shongum Lake Property Owners Association and a state loan. The council will also introduce an ordinance amending housing and fee schedules regarding lead-based paint inspections. Several action resolutions are scheduled, including a soil movement permit for Randolph Redevelopers, LLC, and various contract awards and rejections.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 11-23 for Shongum Lake dredging special assessment (R-122-23, R-123-23)
• Introduction of Ordinance 12-23 amending Chapter 26 Housing and Appendix A Fee Schedule for lead-based paint inspections
• R-104-23: Soil movement permit for Randolph Redevelopers, LLC at 1 West Hanover Ave (Block 119, Lot 130)
• R-120-23: Change order #1 for County College of Morris Pump Station Project, increase of $33,317.94 to $990,815.94
• R-111-23: Release performance bond ($646,480.00) and final payment ($74,435.19) for Brundage Park Lighting Project

The council adopted Ordinance 11-23 authorizing a special assessment for the dredging and restoration of Shongum Lake, with the township acting as co-borrower on a $5,000,375 NJDEP loan. It also approved the related agreement with the Shongum Lake Property Owners Association and the co-borrower resolution. Councilmember Forstenhausler abstained on all three items.

• Adopted Ordinance 11-23 authorizing special assessment for Shongum Lake dredging (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-122-23 agreement with Shongum Lake Property Owners Association (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-123-23 co-borrower resolution for NJDEP loan (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved soil movement permit for Randolph Redevelopers, LLC (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved combined action resolutions including road grants, contracts, and bond releases (7-0, with 2 abstentions on specific items)
• Introduced Ordinance 12-23 on lead-based paint inspections (7-0)
• Approved proclamations for Eagle Scouts and National Gun Violence Awareness Day (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20 and May 4 meetings (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with public comment periods, a manager's report, and approval of prior minutes. The main substantive action is the introduction of Ordinance 11-23, which would authorize a special assessment for dredging and restoration of Shongum Lake, including hydro-raking and pollution control measures. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a contract for fire apparatus maintenance and settlements of commercial tax appeals. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations with the Shongum Lake Property Owners Association and litigation.

• Ordinance 11-23: Special assessment for Shongum Lake dredging and restoration
• R-100-23: Refund tax sale certificate for 32 Ash Lane, $2,682.86
• R-101-23: Fire apparatus maintenance contract to W. Campbell Supply Co., not to exceed $10,000
• R-103-23: Settle commercial tax appeals, total refund $40,941.57 on $5,205,821.67 under appeal
• Raffle licenses for Roxbury Junior Lacrosse Inc. at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, May 20

The Randolph Township Council introduced an ordinance authorizing a special assessment on approximately 801 Shongum Lake properties to fund a $5,000,375 NJDEP loan for dredging and restoration. The ordinance passed on first reading with one abstention and will be considered for final passage on May 18, 2023. The council also approved several resolutions, including a fire apparatus maintenance contract and settlement of commercial tax appeals.

• Introduced special assessment ordinance for Shongum Lake dredging (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-100-23 refund of tax sale certificate for 32 Ash Lane ($2,682.86)
• Approved R-101-23 fire apparatus maintenance contract with W. Campbell Supply Co. (not to exceed $10,000)
• Approved R-102-23 release of road opening bond for 21 Cromwell Dr. ($500)
• Approved R-103-23 settlement of commercial tax appeals (total refund $40,941.57)
• Approved two raffle licenses for Roxbury Junior Lacrosse Inc. (May 20, 2023)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 regular meeting
• Moved into executive session for contract negotiations and litigation

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 municipal budget, along with several capital improvement ordinances and resolutions. The agenda also includes a zoning change for a multifamily inclusionary zone and various action resolutions, followed by an executive session.

• Adoption of 2023 Municipal Budget (R-96-23)
• Ordinance 06-23: $2,067,000 for capital improvements plus $199,815 NJDOT grant for Calais Road
• Ordinance 10-23: Rezone Block 44, Lot 13 from R-8 to R-11 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone
• R-94-23: Consent to assignment of cell tower agreement from Gaelic Communications to SBA Towers XI, LLC
• R-98-23: Refund tax sale certificate for 16 Arrowgate Drive, $6,698.26

The Council approved the 2023 municipal budget with appropriations of $34,784,780. Several capital ordinances were passed to fund road, water, sewer, and park improvements. The Council also rezoned a property to create a multifamily inclusionary zone for affordable housing.

• Adopted 2023 Municipal Budget with $34,784,780 in appropriations (7-0)
• Approved $2,067,000 for capital improvements and $199,815 for Calais Road (7-0)
• Approved $760,000 for water and sewer capital improvements (7-0)
• Approved $440,000 for parks and recreation capital improvements (7-0)
• Authorized $647,000 appropriation and $579,000 bond issuance for various improvements (7-0)
• Established R-11 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone and rezoned Block 44, Lot 13 (7-0)
• Endorsed treatment works application for KRE Mine Hill Development (7-0)
• Approved $1,085 in recreation program fee refunds (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding its regular meeting on April 4, 2023, to consider a series of action resolutions, including contract extensions, grant applications, and tax sale authorizations. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment periods, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• R-84-23: Extend electrical subcode inspection contract, not to exceed $125,000
• R-85-23: Award on-site brush grinding contract to Frank Galbraith Son Excavation and Demolition LLC, not to exceed $75,000
• R-82-23: Authorize tax collector to sell all municipal liens through December 31, 2022
• R-83-23: Endorse TWA application for proposed retail building at 2A West Hanover Ave
• R-89-23: Authorize NJDEP stormwater grant application up to $25,000

The Randolph Township Council approved a combined package of 11 action resolutions, including a $125,000 contract extension for electrical subcode inspection services, a $75,000 contract for on-site brush grinding, and several grant applications and refunds. The council also approved the March 2, 2023 meeting minutes and moved into executive session to discuss personnel. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Elbaum absent.

• Approved combined action resolutions (R-80-23 through R-89-23) including $125K electrical inspection contract and $75K brush grinding contract (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss personnel (6-0)
• Closed executive session and adjourned at 7:00 p.m. (6-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, approval of minutes, and a series of action resolutions. Key items include introducing several capital improvement ordinances, a zoning change to create a multifamily inclusionary zone, and adopting a revised affordable housing spending plan. The meeting also includes an executive session on a restrictive covenant.

• Ordinance 06-23: $2,067,000 for capital improvements plus $199,815 NJDOT grant for Calais Road
• Ordinance 10-23: Rezone Block 44, Lot 13 from R-8 to R-11 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone
• R-78-23: Authorize participation in nationwide opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart
• R-79-23: Adopt revised Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan
• R-73-23: Accept developer's agreement for 134 Dover Chester Developers, LLC (Block 44, Lots 12 & 25)

The Randolph Township Council introduced the 2023 municipal budget of $34,784,780, a 0.34% increase from 2022, with a proposed tax rate increase of 4.3% ($89.99 annually for the average home). The council also introduced several capital ordinances, including a $2.067 million capital improvement ordinance and a bond ordinance for $647,000. A zoning ordinance to create the R-11 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone for affordable housing was introduced, with two councilmembers abstaining. All votes were unanimous among those present, with Councilmember Potter absent.

• Introduced 2023 municipal budget of $34,784,780 (unanimous)
• Introduced capital ordinance appropriating $2,067,000 for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced water/sewer capital ordinance appropriating $760,000 (unanimous)
• Introduced parks/recreation capital ordinance appropriating $440,000 (unanimous)
• Introduced bond ordinance appropriating $647,000, issuing $579,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Introduced R-11 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone ordinance for Block 44, Lot 13 (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted fee schedule ordinance amending Appendix A (unanimous)
• Approved combined action resolutions including opioid settlement participation and affordable housing spending plan (unanimous, 1 abstention)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a budget session to review the 2023 draft budget, including capital improvements, open space trust, fund balance, and reserve for uncollected taxes, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes action on several resolutions, including change orders for construction and service contracts, a property acquisition ordinance, and a fee schedule amendment. Public comment periods are scheduled.

• Review of 2023 draft budget: capital improvements, open space trust, fund balance, reserve for uncollected taxes
• R-60-23: Change order for Farm Road and Arnold Drive sanitary sewer project, increase by $2,137.70 to $290,848.00
• R-62-23: Change order #8 for Harbor Consultants planning services (COAH), increase by $25,000 to $175,000
• Ordinance 01-23: Acquisition of Guerin Drive property (Block 47, Lot 35.02) for public purposes
• Ordinance 05-23: Amendments to fee schedule for construction, recreation, and health

The Randolph Township Council reviewed the 2023 draft budget, capital improvements, and open space trust before giving direction to prepare the budget for introduction on March 16. The council also approved meeting minutes, combined action resolutions including contract adjustments and bond releases, adopted ordinances regarding property acquisition and tax levy caps, and introduced a fee schedule and capital ordinance.

• Approved meeting minutes of January 28, 2023 and February 2, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved combined action resolutions including contract change orders, bond releases, and disapproval of treatment works approval for KRE Acquisition Corp. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 01-23 authorizing property acquisition on Guerin Drive (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 04-23 exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits and establishing a cap bank / R-10 zone (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 05-23 amending the fee schedule and capital ordinance appropriating $2,067,000 and $199,815 in grants (7-0)

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances, including a zoning change to create an R-10 multifamily inclusionary zone and rezone Block 44, Lots 8 and 9. The council will also vote on a series of action resolutions covering refunds, bond releases, contracts, and licenses, and will enter executive session for contract negotiations.

• Ordinance 02-23: Rezone Block 44, Lots 8 and 9 from R-8 to R-10 multifamily inclusionary zone
• Ordinance 01-23: Acquire Guerin Drive property for municipal purposes
• R-57-23: Temporary license agreement with Verizon Wireless for wireless facility
• R-58-23: Lease of township property for cell tower co-location
• R-46-23: Release $22,000 performance bond to Innovative Municipal Products

The Randolph Township Council approved an ordinance to establish the R-10 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone to help satisfy affordable housing obligations. They also introduced an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for 2023. Additionally, the Council tabled a vote on the acquisition of property on Guerin Drive to allow time for public inquiry.

• Approved Ordinance 02-23 to establish R-10 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 03-23 regarding VCR-6 zone affordable units (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 04-23 to exceed budget appropriation limits (7-0)
• Tabled vote on Guerin Drive property acquisition (7-0)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 18 combined action resolutions, including various refunds and permits (7-0)
• Approved R-56-23 regarding Master Plan inconsistency (6-0)

Budget Session

The Randolph Township Council is holding a budget meeting to review the upcoming budget, including presentations from the Police Department and the Board of Health/Construction, and to discuss other budget considerations such as library funding and revenue. The meeting includes public comment periods and ends with an executive session to discuss agreement negotiations (Shongum Lake POA) and personnel matters.

• Police Department budget presentation by Chief Will Harzula
• Board of Health/Construction budget presentation by Mark Caputo
• Review of library funding
• Review of revenue
• Executive session for agreement negotiation (Shongum Lake POA) and personnel

Budget Session

The Randolph Township Council is holding a budget meeting to review and discuss the upcoming budget. The agenda includes public comment periods and presentations from several departments, including Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Engineering/Water & Sewer, and General Government/Land Use Administration. No final budget decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a working session for budget review.

• Public comment periods with 6-minute limit per speaker
• Parks & Recreation budget presentation by Russ Newman
• Public Works budget presentation by Tom Sweeney
• Engineering/Water & Sewer budget presentation by Wayne Corsey
• General Government and Land Use Administration budget presentation by Greg Poff

Randolph Township Council

The Randolph Township Council will introduce three ordinances, including one that creates a new R-10 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone and rezones Block 44, Lots 8 and 9 from R-8 to R-10. The council will also vote on a series of resolutions, including agreements with Rockaway Borough for animal control and public health services, a developer's agreement with Elbaum Homes, and several tax certificate redemptions. Public comment periods are scheduled, and the meeting will close with an executive session on affordable housing, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 02-23: Establish R-10 Multifamily Inclusionary Zone and rezone Block 44, Lots 8 and 9 from R-8 to R-10
• Ordinance 01-23: Authorize acquisition of property at Guerin Drive (Block 47, Lot 35.02) for municipal purposes
• R-30-23: Developer's agreement with Elbaum Homes at Pleasant Ridge for site plan approval at 1219-1223 Sussex Turnpike
• R-28-23 and R-29-23: Agreements with Rockaway Borough for animal control and public health services
• R-34-23: Join Morris County Adaptive Recreation Program (MCARP) with $3,259 contribution

Randolph Township Council

This is the Randolph Township Council's annual reorganization meeting, where newly elected council members are sworn in and the mayor and deputy mayor are selected for 2023. The council will also approve a consent agenda that includes a temporary budget, appointments, and numerous professional services agreements for legal, engineering, and other services.

• Swearing in of newly elected council members Mark Forstenhausler, Marie Potter, Lou Nisivoccia, Helene Elbaum, and Joseph Hathaway
• R-25-23: Approval of 2023 Temporary Budget
• R-10-23 through R-22-23: Award of 2023 professional services agreements (e.g., Buzak Law Group for attorney, Nisivoccia LLP for auditor, Ferriero Engineering for engineering)
• R-26A-23: Appointment of Municipal Judge (three-year term)
• R-01-23: Resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month

The Randolph Township Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and appointing Lou Nisivoccia as Mayor and Chris Carey as Deputy Mayor for 2023, both by unanimous votes. The council also approved a consent agenda that included numerous professional service contracts and appointments to boards and committees, with Mayor Nisivoccia abstaining from the auditor contract vote. A resolution recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month was approved unanimously.

• Elected Lou Nisivoccia as Mayor for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Carey as Deputy Mayor for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved R-01-23 recognizing MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with professional services contracts and appointments (unanimous; Nisivoccia abstained on R-16-23 auditor contract)
• Swore in Municipal Court Judge Ira Cohen
• Appointed numerous board and committee members for 2023