Pemberton public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-15-21
The council adopted two ordinances, including a redevelopment plan for the Route 206 corridor and a zoning map update, and approved a resolution to join nationwide opioid settlements. It also approved several contracts, including a $725,879 water system project that was later voted down, and a $50,000 grant for the former RCBC campus. Public comments focused on concerns about traffic and safety changes in Sunbury Village.
- Adopted Ordinance 38-2021 updating the zoning map (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 39-2021 approving Route 206 corridor redevelopment plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 335-2021 to join opioid settlements (4-0-1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution 322-2021 accepting $50,000 grant for RCBC campus (5-0)
- Denied Resolution 331-2021 for $725,879 water system contract (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 333-2021 for $36,813 lab testing services (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $63,413 police SUV upfitting and $48,054 road grader repairs (5-0)
- Approved bill list with exceptions from two council members
12-01-21
The council adopted two ordinances (36-2021 for land sale and 37-2021 for a boundary agreement) and introduced two others (38-2021 zoning map and 39-2021 redevelopment plan). It approved resolutions for a new recreation director, water meter purchase, and Sunbury Village design contract, plus several consent agenda items. The meeting also included a school budget presentation and public comments on property issues.
- Adopted Ordinance 36-2021 authorizing sale of certain township lands.
- Adopted Ordinance 37-2021 approving boundary agreement with Greenberg.
- Introduced Ordinance 38-2021 amending zoning map per Pinelands.
- Introduced Ordinance 39-2021 approving Route 206 Corridor redevelopment plan.
- Approved Resolution 305-2021 appointing Nichole Pittman as Recreation Director.
- Approved Resolution 308-2021 for water meter purchase ($215,505.39).
- Approved Resolution 309-2021 for Sunbury Village design contract ($44,750).
- Approved consent agenda including refunds, transfers, grants, and purchases.
11-03-21
The Pemberton Township Council approved a $104,900 contract to Mac Rose Contractors Inc. to connect the Earlin Avenue Water Main, contingent on the contractor submitting required bid forms. They also adopted Ordinance 33-2021 amending traffic signage at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road, and introduced two ordinances for future sale of township lands and a boundary agreement. All resolutions and the bill list were approved, with some items pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.
- Approved $104,900 water main contract to Mac Rose Contractors Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 33-2021 amending traffic signage at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 36-2021 authorizing sale of certain township lands (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 37-2021 approving boundary agreement with Greenberg (4-0-1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution 289-2021 for in rem foreclosure on 30 Juliustown Road (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 294-2021 for employee medical benefits program contract (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 296-2021 for Spring Lake Beach survey and engineering up to $15,000 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $12,706.25 for 25 fire department pagers (5-0)
10-20-21
The Pemberton Township Council voted 4-0 to disapprove Ordinance 35-2021, which would have established mandatory water connection fees for properties near water mains. The decision followed extensive public comment from residents concerned about costs and fairness. The council will revisit the issue with revisions. Other actions included approving several resolutions for equipment purchases and contracts.
- Disapproved Ordinance 35-2021 (mandatory water connection fees) (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 266-2021: contract with Tactical Public Safety for police SUV equipment
- Approved Resolution 273-2021: routine refunds totaling $400
- Approved Resolution 277-2021: purchase of fire department emergency lighting for $13,989.46
- Approved Resolution 279-2021: rental of two trash trucks for $23,275
- Approved Resolution 280-2021: discharge of mortgage for 233 University Avenue
- Approved Resolution 283-2021: designated property along County Route 530 as non-condemnation redevelopment area
- Approved Resolution 284-2021: emergency excavation contract to MBE Mark III Electric for $133,410.52
10-06-21
The Township Council approved a redevelopment agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rancocas Creek, LLC, for properties on Block 786.01 and Block 787. The Council also approved an escrow agreement with Panattoni Development for a study of properties on Blocks 778 & 779 and determined the Route 206 Corridor qualifies as a non-condemnation redevelopment area. A contract for equipping three police SUVs was tabled to the October 20th meeting, and Ordinance 33-2021 regarding traffic signs was also tabled.
- Approved Resolution 258-2021, a redevelopment agreement with K. Hovnanian at Rancocas Creek, LLC (Councilman Gardner abstained).
- Approved Resolution 259-2021, an escrow agreement with Panattoni Development for a study of properties on Blocks 778 & 779 (Councilman Gardner abstained).
- Approved Resolution 260-2021, determining the Route 206 Corridor qualifies as a non-condemnation Redevelopment Area (Councilman Gardner abstained).
- Approved Resolution 261-2021, authorizing a grant application for the Phase 2 Busansky/Emmons Schools Safe Route to School Project.
- Approved Resolution 262-2021, a shared services agreement with Seaside Heights for a Chief Financial Officer.
- Approved Resolution 263-2021, authorizing the contracted CFO to serve as an Authorized Governmental Agent for banking accounts.
- Tabled Resolution 266-2021, a contract with Tactical Public Safety for equipping police SUVs, to the October 20th meeting.
- Tabled Ordinance 33-2021, amending traffic control at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road, to the October 20th meeting.
09-15-21
The Pemberton Township Council adopted Ordinance 32-2021, granting a permanent non-exclusive roadway improvement easement to Burlington County, with a correction changing the consideration from $500 to $1. They tabled Ordinance 33-2021, which would amend traffic signage at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road, for further engineering review. Ordinance 34-2021, authorizing a license agreement with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for a walking trail along Lake Pemberton, was adopted. The council also approved a plenary retail consumption license renewal for the former Hungry Piney location, a consent agenda including various contracts and grants, and permits for a candlelight vigil and a block party.
- Adopted Ordinance 32-2021 granting roadway easement to Burlington County (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 33-2021 on traffic signage at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road to October 6 meeting (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 34-2021 for walking trail license agreement with Pinelands Preservation Alliance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 246-2021 renewing plenary retail consumption license for former Hungry Piney (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including refunds, water system contracts, and CDBG grant applications (5-0)
- Approved candlelight vigil permit for Soroptimist International on October 1, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved block party permit on Sandra Drive for October 24, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved bill list dated 9/10/2021 (5-0, with one abstention on certain grants)
09-01-21
The Pemberton Township Council adopted Ordinance 30-2021, approving the redevelopment plan for the Greenberg Farm property (Block 786.01, Lots 13 & 22, and Block 787, Lot 1), with Councilman Gardner abstaining. The council also adopted Ordinance 31-2021, approving the amended redevelopment plan for the municipal landfill site (Block 906, Lot 1.01). Additionally, Resolution 244-2021 conditionally designated K. Hovnanian New Jersey Operations, LLC as the redeveloper for the Greenberg Farm area, with Gardner abstaining. Several other ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a roadway easement for Burlington County, traffic control changes, and a walking trail agreement with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
- Adopted Ordinance 30-2021, Greenberg Farm redevelopment plan (4-0-1, Gardner abstained)
- Adopted Ordinance 31-2021, amended landfill redevelopment plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 244-2021, designating K. Hovnanian as redeveloper for Greenberg Farm (4-0-1, Gardner abstained)
- Introduced Ordinance 32-2021, permanent roadway easement for Burlington County (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 33-2021, traffic control changes at West Lakeshore Drive and Clubhouse Road (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 34-2021, walking trail license agreement with Pinelands Preservation Alliance (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including contracts for animal control, engineering, and electricity supply (5-0)
- Approved bill list with exception of certain state grants (4-0-1, Allen voted no on specific items)
08-18-21
The council adopted Ordinance 29-2021, permitting certain classes of legal cannabis businesses in designated zones, with a 4-2 vote. They also introduced two redevelopment ordinances: one for Greenberg Farm (with a 200-foot buffer amendment) and one for the municipal landfill site, both with public hearings set for September 1, 2021. The consent agenda was approved, including a resolution rescinding remote public comment procedures, and several purchases were authorized.
- Adopted Ordinance 29-2021 permitting cannabis businesses in certain zones (4-2)
- Introduced Ordinance 30-2021 for Greenberg Farm redevelopment with 200-foot buffer amendment (4-0-1 abstention)
- Introduced Ordinance 31-2021 for municipal landfill solar farm redevelopment (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution 226-2021 rescinding remote public comment procedures (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Jet-Vac truck for Public Works (5-0)
- Approved concession for Recreation Department (5-0)
- Approved bill list with exceptions noted by Allen and Burton
- Approved routine refunds totaling $755.00
08-04-21
The Pemberton Township Council approved a $385,248 contract with SolarAmerica, LLC for a rooftop solar installation at 16 Broadway, which is expected to pay for itself in under 7 years through cost savings and TREC credits. The council also adopted three ordinances, including updates to property maintenance standards, and approved several contracts and grants, including a $24,434 police grant and a $97,614.40 contract for liquid aluminum sulfate.
- Approved $385,248 rooftop solar contract with SolarAmerica, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 25-2021 updating property maintenance standards (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 27-2021 clarifying Clear Channel Outdoor lease on Block 800, Lot 18.01 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 28-2021 releasing deed restriction at 102 Firehouse Road (5-0)
- Approved $24,434 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Police Department (5-0)
- Approved $28,999.98 contract with Zone Striping, Inc. for thermoplastic traffic stripes (5-0)
- Approved $97,614.40 contract with USALCO for liquid aluminum sulfate (consent agenda)
- Approved $32,973.81 purchase of Kubota tractor from Cherry Valley Tractor Sales (consent agenda)
07-14-21
The council introduced Ordinance 29-2021 to permit certain cannabis businesses in specific zones, with a public hearing set for August 18, 2021. It also amended Ordinance 25-2021 on property maintenance to clarify brush height rules, scheduling a public hearing for August 4, 2021. The consent agenda was approved, including purchases for a police K-9 vehicle, fire equipment, and park improvements. The bill list was approved with exceptions noted by two council members.
- Introduced Ordinance 29-2021 to allow certain cannabis businesses in specific zones, with a public hearing on August 18, 2021.
- Amended Ordinance 25-2021 on property maintenance to set brush height at 4 feet, with a public hearing on August 4, 2021.
- Approved the consent agenda, including purchases for a police K-9 vehicle ($32,206.60), fire air packs and masks ($102,320.16), and a John Deere wheel loader ($222,739.07).
- Approved Resolution 188-2021 affirming the township's Civil Rights Policy.
- Approved Resolution 199-2021 for two Ford F-250 pickup trucks for the fire company ($64,447.00).
- Approved Resolution 207-2021 recognizing the PTHS track teams.
- Approved Resolution 208-2021 accepting a $750 stipend to discourage underage drinking.
- Approved Resolution 209-2021 accepting $7,500 from the State Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund.
06-16-21
The Township Council voted down Ordinance 19-2021, which would have prohibited all cannabis businesses within township boundaries. The motion failed with a 2-3 vote, meaning cannabis businesses will be allowed, subject to future regulations. The Council also adopted the 2021 municipal budget and approved several resolutions, including agreements for solar development and road improvements.
- Rejected Ordinance 19-2021 to ban all cannabis businesses (motion failed 2-3).
- Adopted the 2021 Municipal Budget (Resolution 117A-2021), contingent on state approval.
- Approved a redevelopment agreement with Pasadena Pemberton Solar Farm, LLC (Resolution 178-2021).
- Authorized a contract with CME Associates for a Route 206 Corridor study, not to exceed $26,750 (Resolution 180-2021).
- Approved Change Order #2 and final payment to Earle Asphalt Co. for South Lakeshore Drive repaving (Resolution 176-2021).
- Authorized the Township Engineer to apply for state aid for South Lakeshore Drive Phase III (Resolution 177-2021).
- Approved escrow agreements with Rockefeller Group and CRG Acquisition, LLC for property studies (Resolutions 181-2021 and 182-2021).
- Adopted Ordinance 26-2021, updating rental property registration and occupancy standards.
06-02-21
The Pemberton Township Council adopted four bond ordinances for capital improvements, including $3,013,812 for various improvements, $587,000 for water utility, $920,000 for sewer utility, and a redevelopment plan for the municipal landfill site. The 2021 municipal budget was tabled pending state approval. Ordinance 19-2021 to prohibit cannabis businesses was introduced for a public hearing.
- Adopted Ordinance 21-2021, bond ordinance for $3,013,812 capital improvements (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-2021, water utility bond ordinance for $587,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-2021, sewer utility bond ordinance for $920,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-2021, redevelopment plan for municipal landfill site (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 19-2021, prohibiting cannabis businesses, for public hearing (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 25-2021, updating property maintenance standards (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 26-2021, updating rental property registration (5-0)
- Tabled 2021 Municipal Budget resolutions until June 16, 2021 (5-0)
05-09-21
The Council approved a budget amendment (Resolution 156-2021) that uses $313,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to cover COVID-related revenue losses, reducing the municipal tax rate from 3 cents to just under 1 cent. The Council also adopted three ordinances, including a zoning map update and a police hiring exemption, and tabled several items, including the 2021 municipal budget adoption, to the June 2 meeting.
- Approved budget amendment using $313,000 in American Rescue funds, lowering tax rate to under 1 cent (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 16-2021 updating the official zoning map (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 17-2021 exempting trained officers from civil service test requirement (3-0-1 abstention)
- Adopted Ordinance 18-2021 extending post-retirement health benefits to 25-year unclassified employees (4-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 20-2021 on tax exemption program to June 2 (4-0)
- Introduced three bond ordinances for capital improvements totaling $4.5 million
- Approved agreement with Deborah Heart & Lung Center for $300/day community service assessment (4-0)
- Approved Virtua Health mobile grocery store agreement at 181 Norcross Lane (4-0)
05-05-21
The Pemberton Township Council tabled the 2021 municipal budget and related resolutions to May 19, pending state approval, and introduced several ordinances including zoning map changes, police hiring exemptions, and a tax abatement program update. The council also approved contracts for alarm system upgrades and monitoring, and tabled a cannabis business prohibition ordinance to June 2.
- Tabled 2021 Municipal Budget (Resolution 142-2021) to May 19 (5-0)
- Tabled budget adoption (Resolution 117A-2021) to May 19 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment (Resolution 143-2021) reducing tax levy by $109,800 (4-0-1)
- Introduced Ordinance 16-2021 (zoning map adjustments) for public hearing May 19 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 17-2021 (police hiring exemptions) for public hearing May 19 (4-0-1)
- Introduced Ordinance 18-2021 (post-retirement health benefits) for public hearing May 19 (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 19-2021 (cannabis business prohibition) to June 2 (5-0)
- Approved 3-year alarm monitoring contract with Epic Systems Group, $9,169.32/year (5-0)
04-21-21
The Pemberton Township Council held a special budget meeting to discuss the 2021 municipal budget as presented by the Mayor. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only. Key topics included potential revenue from Deborah Hospital and federal American Rescue Plan funds, with the state delaying budget approval. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 5th.
- No formal action taken on 2021 budget; discussion only
- Scheduled public hearing on budget for May 5th
04-07-21
The Pemberton Township Council adopted four ordinances changing traffic patterns in Sunbury Village, including one-way streets, parking restrictions, dead-end streets, and new stop/yield intersections. The council also approved several resolutions, including contracts for road paving, pothole repair, sludge removal, and a grant application for a new water system. The 2021 budget was introduced with a projected 3-cent tax rate increase.
- Adopted Ordinance 9-2021 creating one-way streets in Sunbury Village (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 10-2021 limiting parking in Sunbury Village (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 11-2021 creating dead-end streets in Sunbury Village (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 12-2021 adding stop and yield intersections in Sunbury Village (4-0)
- Approved $110,000 hot mix asphalt purchase from American Asphalt (4-0)
- Approved $27,700 lease of Pothole Killer truck and materials (4-0)
- Approved $134,900 sludge removal contract with Russell Reid (4-0)
- Introduced 2021 budget with public hearing set for May 5 (4-0)
03-17-21
The Township Council adopted Ordinance 8-2021, creating a new chapter on generators, as amended. It also introduced four ordinances (9-2021 through 12-2021) to change traffic patterns, parking, and create dead-end streets in Sunbury Village, with public hearings set for April 7, 2021. The Council approved the consent agenda, including a $644,697 modular building purchase for the Police Department, and a $260,000 grant for South Lakeshore Drive reconstruction.
- Adopted Ordinance 8-2021 creating a new code chapter on generators, as amended.
- Introduced Ordinance 9-2021 to amend one-way street designations in Sunbury Village.
- Introduced Ordinance 10-2021 to limit parking in Sunbury Village.
- Introduced Ordinance 11-2021 to create permanent street closures and dead-end streets in Sunbury Village.
- Introduced Ordinance 12-2021 to add stop and yield intersections in Sunbury Village.
- Approved the consent agenda, including a $644,697.00 contract for a modular building for the Police Department.
- Approved a $260,000 grant from NJDOT for the reconstruction of South Lakeshore Drive.
- Approved a contract with Ferguson Enterprises Inc. for $41,380.64 for water piping and supplies.
03-03-21
The Pemberton Township Council adopted Ordinance 3-2021 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for 2021, allowing a potential tax increase up to 3.5%. They also approved resolutions to study properties off County Route 530 for redevelopment, including a $41,500 contract with CME Associates and an escrow agreement with Pemberton CC, LLC. Several ordinances were adopted to convey or accept properties for conservation and future development, and a new generator ordinance was introduced for a public hearing.
- Adopted Ordinance 3-2021 to exceed budget cap and establish cap bank (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 78-2021 for Planning Board investigation of property off County Route 530 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 79-2021 for CME Associates planning services, $41,500 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 80-2021 for escrow agreement with Pemberton CC, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 4-2021 to convey Block 894, Lot 86 to Rancocas Conservancy (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 5-2021 updating stormwater management regulations (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 6-2021 to accept properties from estate of Barbara J. Begley (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 8-2021 regulating generators, public hearing set for March 17 (5-0)
02-17-21
The Pemberton Township Council approved a $131,383.30 emergency temporary budget, introduced five ordinances (including a cap bank ordinance and stormwater regulations), and tabled three redevelopment resolutions and a generator ordinance. Several resolutions were pulled from the consent agenda for individual votes, with some members abstaining due to conflicts of interest.
- Approved Resolution 69-2021: $131,383.30 emergency temporary budget (4-0, Allen abstained)
- Approved Resolution 70-2021: amended contract for emergency repairs to Mac Rose Contractors (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 74-2021: accepted escrow agreement from K. Hovnanian for study (4-0, Gardner abstained)
- Approved Resolution 75-2021: $19,000 contract with CME Associates for Greenberg Property study (4-0, Gardner abstained)
- Approved Resolution 76-2021: Planning Board investigation of Block 786.01, Lot 13 (4-0, Gardner abstained)
- Tabled Resolutions 78-2021, 79-2021, 80-2021 to March 3, 2021 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 3-2021 (cap bank), 4-2021 (quitclaim deed), 5-2021 (stormwater), 6-2021 & 7-2021 (property acceptance) (all 5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 8-2021 (generators) to March 3, 2021 (5-0)
02-03-21
The council adopted Ordinance 1-2021, approving a redevelopment plan for the South Pemberton Road area, and Ordinance 2-2021, correcting a parking prohibition on Thomas Street. Several resolutions were approved, including contracts for GPS units, well house restoration, and ambulance services. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19.
- Adopted Ordinance 1-2021, redevelopment plan for South Pemberton Road area (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2-2021, repealing and correcting no-parking on Thomas Street (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 58-2021, amending contract with Synovia Solutions for GPS units (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 59-2021, contract with All Risk, Inc. for Lester Street Well House restoration, $33,675 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 60-2021, supporting NJDOT Safe Routes to Schools Program (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 61-2021, competitive contracting for BLS Ambulance Services (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including routine refunds, farmland preservation, and payment request (5-0)
- Approved Bill List dated 1/29/2021 (5-0, with Allen's exception for certain grants)
01-13-21
The Pemberton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held its reorganization and regular meeting, swearing in members and unanimously re-electing Timothy Haines as Chairman, Albert Hopkins as Vice-Chairman, and T. Stephan Thompson as Board Member Secretary. The board reappointed its attorney, planner, and engineer, and approved several administrative resolutions, but did not appoint a conflict attorney or conflict engineer. The board dismissed without prejudice the Hreha/Scrofano variance application at 1 Vincentown Road, allowing the applicant to refile, and approved minutes from November and December 2020.
- Re-elected Timothy Haines as Chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected Albert Hopkins as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected T. Stephan Thompson as Board Member Secretary (unanimous)
- Reappointed Nancy Abbott as Board Attorney (unanimous)
- Reappointed David Banisch as Board Planner (unanimous)
- Reappointed Douglas Johnson as Board Engineer (unanimous)
- Dismissed without prejudice Hreha/Scrofano variance application at 1 Vincentown Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 10 and December 9, 2020 (unanimous)