Sussex public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda, enter a closed executive session under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, and then resume open business. The meeting includes a public hearing, public comment periods, and a vote on the personnel agenda. Standard items such as approval of the consent agenda, minutes, and routine reports will also be addressed.

• Motion to approve the agenda (voice vote)
• Resolution to enter an Executive Session (closed session)
• Public hearing (Item 8)
• Vote to approve the Personnel Agenda (Item 18)
• Approval of consent agenda and minutes

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, entered a closed Executive Session, and later returned to open business. They opened and then closed the floor for public comment, and tabled the personnel agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

• Agenda approved (all present voted affirmative)
• Entered Executive Session (all present voted affirmative)
• Returned from Executive Session to regular business (all present voted affirmative)
• Opened floor for public comment (all present voted affirmative)
• Closed floor for public comment (all present voted affirmative)
• Personnel agenda tabled (all present voted affirmative)
• Meeting adjourned (all present voted affirmative)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on December 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room at the Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street, Newton, New Jersey. The agenda item is listed as “Personnel.” No further details are provided about the personnel matters to be discussed.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2026.

Open Space Committee

The committee established its monthly meeting dates for 2026. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate regarding meeting locations, public notice requirements, and the 2026 schedule.

• Establishment of 2026 monthly meeting dates
• Meetings scheduled for 7:30 P.M. via Zoom or at One Spring Street, Newton
• $1.00 charge for mailed meeting notices

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will adopt a series of resolutions authorizing grant acceptance, equipment purchases, and salary changes. The most significant action is the acceptance of a $213,964 grant from the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety for the SFY25 ARRIVE Together program. Additional resolutions cover purchases of radio equipment, a Dodge Durango, and security software, as well as new minimum salaries for non‑union staff.

• Resolution to accept $213,964 ARRIVE grant (SFY25) for July 1 2025–June 30 2027
• Resolution to purchase radio communication equipment from Motorola Solutions for $69,427.60 for the Sussex County Sheriff
• Resolution to purchase one 2026 Dodge Durango AWD for $59,678.36 for the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office
• Resolution to purchase advanced security software for the Division of Information Management for $65,808.70
• Resolution authorizing salary increases and new minimum salaries for non‑union employees for 2026

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then adopted a resolution to enter a closed Executive Session for matters covered by N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12(b). After the closed session, the Board reopened the meeting, allowed brief public comments, and then closed the floor again.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members present voted affirmative)
• Adopted resolution to enter Executive Session (all members present voted affirmative)
• Adjourned from Executive Session and resumed open meeting (all members present voted affirmative)
• Opened floor for public comment (all members present voted affirmative)
• Closed floor for public comment (all members present voted affirmative)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will consider a series of added or omitted appeal filings for several townships, including Sandyston v. Layton Hotel, Montague v. Bruno, and multiple Wantage cases. It will also hear reclassification requests for the Q‑FARM Massaro property in Andover. The meeting includes other business items from the Township of Green.

• Stipulation ADDED/OMITTED 17-2500003AA – Sandyston v. Layton Hotel
• ADDED/OMITTED 14-2500003AA – Montague v. Bruno, Michael A. & Angela
• ADDED/OMITTED 24-2500002AA – Wantage v. Campbell, Donnie & Kathleen
• Reclassification 02-2500006DF – Massaro, Grace M. v. Andover Township (Q‑FARM)
• ADDED/OMITTED 18-2500018DA – O’Keefe, Matthew Garrett v. Sparta

The Board accepted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 regular meeting after a motion and seconding, with all members in favor. The board also recorded and archived the added/omitted assessment and farmland reclassification hearings for several townships. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed, all in favor)
• Recorded and archived added/omitted assessment and farmland reclassification hearings for multiple townships
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, all in favor)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will discuss Right to Farm matters, including commercial farm certifications for First Chair Farms and Barn View LLC. The board will also address conflict resolution for Jamna Farm at 44 Rte. 284 and Los Perez Ranch. Additional items include setting the 2026 meeting date and reviewing the FY2027 County PIG application.

• Commercial Farm Certification – First Chair Farms
• Commercial Farm Certification – Barn View LLC
• Conflict Resolution – 44 Rte. 284 Jamna Farm
• Conflict Resolution – Los Perez Ranch
• FY2027 County PIG Application

The board approved the minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting after a motion by Billy Marotta, seconded by Caleb Orr, with the motion carried. The commercial farm certification application for First Chair Farms was deferred to the January meeting pending additional SSAMP information. No action was taken on the Barn View LLC request, with the board stating it lacks jurisdiction without commercial farm status.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred First Chair Farms commercial farm certification application to January meeting
• No action on Barn View LLC request; board cited lack of jurisdiction

Agriculture Development Board

At its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, the Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved a calendar of meeting dates for 2026 and one date in 2027. The meetings will be held at the Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street, Newton, NJ, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioner Meeting Room. The approval was made by a motion and an affirmative vote.

• Adopted calendar of 2026 meeting dates: Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21
• Added a meeting date for Jan 19, 2027
• Designated meeting location: Sussex County Administrative Center, One Spring Street, Newton, NJ, 7:30 p.m., Commissioner Meeting Room

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will review a combined subdivision and site plan for a project in Vernon Twp. The proposal includes a mix of commercial and residential uses on two consolidated lots.

• Combined subdivision and site plan for Boho Realty, LLC (Vernon Twp. Block 381, Lots 1 & 11)
• Proposed yoga studio and café
• Three residential dwelling units
• Proposed salt cave, sauna, plunge pools, fire pit, and sweat lodge
• Proposed 27 parking spaces

The Development Review Committee reviewed a combined subdivision and site plan for Boho Realty, LLC and a final site plan for Route 206 Northbound, LLC, noting comments on the latter. It disapproved three preliminary site plans: a telecommunications tower by Cello Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, an office expansion by John Fisher, and a home‑to‑apartment conversion by Farmside Real Estate, LLC.

• Reviewed combined subdivision & site plan for Boho Realty, LLC (no approval)
• Reviewed final site plan with comment for Route 206 Northbound, LLC
• Disapproved telecommunications tower site plan (Cello Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless)
• Disapproved office expansion site plan (John Fisher)
• Disapproved home conversion site plan (Farmside Real Estate, LLC)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements and contract extensions. Key items include technology upgrades for the Prosecutor's Office and maintenance for county buildings.

• Purchase of body cameras and digital evidence management from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $349,997.10
• Amendment for electrical services by Horn Electrical Contracting, Inc. for $250,000.00
• Professional services agreement with Strunk-Albert Engineering for emergency generating systems not to exceed $150,000.00
• Easement acquisitions for the replacement of Bridge X-60 carrying Glen Road over Clove Brook in Wantage Township
• Contract extension for home delivered meals administration to Catholic Family & Community Services for $250,948.00

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will discuss the November 4, 2025 General Election debrief and the Alpine School polling location. The board is also considering the approval of two quotes for election supplies.

• Quote #17613 from Election Systems and Software for 20 memory device sticks: $2,323.85
• Quote #17614 from Election Systems and Software for 47,500 ballot activation cards: $5,324.67
• Discussion regarding Alpine School polling location
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024 Executive Session Minutes

The Board approved Quote No. 17613 for 20 memory device sticks and Quote No. 17614 for 47,500 ballot activation cards, each costing $2,323.85. The motion passed with five Ayes, zero Nays, zero Abstentions, and one absent member. The Board also approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, 1 Absent) and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Quote No. 17613 for 20 memory device sticks ($2,323.85) – passed 5-0-0-1
• Approved Quote No. 17614 for 47,500 ballot activation cards ($2,323.85) – passed 5-0-0-1
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes – passed voice vote 4-0-1-1
• Adjourned meeting – passed voice vote 5-0-0-1

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. All agenda items and materials will be moved to the next meeting on January 13, 2026.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee approved a resolution to hold its regular monthly meetings virtually via Zoom. It also established a $1.00 charge for mailed meeting notices to individuals, while media notices remain free. The agenda includes the 2026 meeting schedule and the designated location for any in‑person sessions.

• Resolution to conduct monthly meetings virtually/telephonically by Zoom (link provided).
• Implementation of a $1.00 fee for each mailed notice to private requestors.
• Publication of the 2026 meeting dates, from January 8 to December 3, held on Thursdays.
• Designation of The New Jersey Herald (2 Spring Street, Newton, NJ) as the newspaper for required notices.
• Specification that any in‑person meetings will be in the Commissioner Meeting Room, Sussex County Administration Center, One Spring Street, Newton, NJ.

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee will meet remotely on December 4, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the August 14, 2025 minutes and review of several correspondence notices. The committee will decide on two new‑business items: approving the 2026 meeting schedule and appointing a nominating committee for chair and vice‑chair positions. Old‑business items include updates on Southwinds, Milly’s Court, and Vernon Township municipal chapter.

• Review and approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Correspondence: DEP notice to remove Classification Exception Area CEA at former Becks Service Station, Byram
• Old business: Southwinds disapproval letter
• New business: Approval of the Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee’s schedule of meetings for 2026
• New business: Appointment of nominating committee for chair and vice‑chair

The committee approved the corrected minutes from July 10, 2025. After a withdrawn motion, the Vernon Water Quality Management Plan amendment was approved by a 6‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstention vote. Motions to open and then close the meeting to the public, and to adjourn, were each carried unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Vernon Water Quality Management Plan amendment (6‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain)
• Motion to open meeting to public carried unanimously
• Motion to close meeting to public carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously
• Bill Eaves withdrew his motion to approve the amendment (withdrawn)
• Carrine Kaufer withdrew her second to the withdrawn motion (withdrawn)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025, via Zoom.

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Planning Board adopted a resolution establishing the meeting schedule for the Development Review Committee in 2026. The committee will meet twice a month, primarily on Mondays, with meetings held virtually via Zoom unless in-person sessions resume.

• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule for Development Review Committee
• Meetings held virtually via Zoom at 3:00 p.m.
• In-person meetings to be held at Sussex County Administration Center if resumed
• Notices to be posted at Sussex County Administrative Center bulletin board
• Notices to be published in New Jersey Herald and New Jersey Sunday Herald

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on final adoption of an ordinance to amend speed limits on County Route 515 (Vernon-Stockholm Road) in Vernon Township. The board will also consider several healthcare benefit renewals and grant applications.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-07 to amend speed limits on County Route 515 in Vernon Township
• Grant application for FY 2026 Local Bridges Fund in the amount of $1,467,033.00
• Medical benefit renewal with Horizon BCBSNJ for active employees ($11,418,224.70) and retirees ($6,593,266.91)
• Prescription benefit renewal with Benecard Services, Inc. for active employees ($4,890,107.70) and retirees ($2,823,712.63)
• Contract for homelessness and Code Blue services from Jan 1 to June 30, 2026, for $122,880.00

The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session. After returning, the Board opened and closed a public hearing and finally adopted Ordinance 25-07, which amends speed limits on County Route 515. All votes were unanimous except the ordinance adoption, which passed 4‑0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous affirmative)
• Adopted executive session resolution (unanimous affirmative)
• Adjourned executive session and resumed regular business (unanimous affirmative)
• Opened public hearing on Ordinance 25-07 (unanimous affirmative)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous affirmative)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 amending speed limits on County Route 515 (4‑0 yes, 1 absent)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous affirmative)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous affirmative)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Sunshine Laws). No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on December 18, 2025.

Youth Services Commission

The Sussex County Youth Services Commission will approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss old‑business items, including the 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award and status updates for the 2026 plan and JDAI Innovations. No new business items are listed. The meeting also includes agency reports and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Old Business – 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award
• Old Business – 2026 Plan Update status
• Old Business – 2026 JDAI Innovations status
• Agency reports from County Health, Education, Detention Alternatives, and others

The commission approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes after a quorum motion. A motion to adjourn was passed and the meeting ended at 1:07 pm. The next Youth Services Commission meeting was scheduled for January 21, 2026 at the Administrative Center, One Spring St., Newton, NJ.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:07 pm (motion passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 21, 2026 at Administrative Center, One Spring St., Newton, NJ

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will meet to officially canvass the 2025 General Election results for the County Clerk. The board will also consider approving three invoices for election support services.

• Canvassing of official 2025 General Election results
• Invoice #CD2133763 to Election Systems and Software for $7,900
• Invoice #CD2133674 to Election Systems and Software for $17,775
• Invoice #CD2133665 to Election Systems and Software for $5,475
• Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and three election‑related invoices totaling $31,150. It adopted a new payment policy that eliminates a secondary vote for invoices that match previously approved quotes. The Board also certified the official results of the 2025 General Election.

• Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 5‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Invoice CD2133763 for $7,900 logic support (roll call 5‑0)
• Approved Invoice CD2133674 for $17,775 early voting support (roll call 5‑0)
• Approved Invoice CD2133665 for $5,475 election day support (roll call 5‑0)
• Adopted policy: no secondary vote needed for invoices ≤ approved quote
• Processed a timely received overseas ballot
• Certified 2025 General Election official results (roll call 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5‑0, 1 absent)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items were considered. The council will reconvene on December 9, 2025.

• Meeting cancellation for November 18, 2025; next meeting set for December 9, 2025

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It also approved Invoice No. 185688 for $8,096.69 to Universal Mailing Service for sample ballot printing and delivery for the 2025 General Election early voting, with a 6‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved November 12 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Invoice 185688 – $8,096.69 to Universal Mailing Service (6-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Agriculture Development Board

The Agricultural Development Board meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025.

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a final site plan for a three‑story, 55‑unit age‑restricted apartment building in Vernon Township, including 38 parking spaces and amenities such as an outdoor fireplace and bocce ball court. The committee will also review a preliminary site plan amendment for Grand Storage of Branchville, LLC in Frankford Township, proposing 10,378 sq ft of portable storage units along with a gravel drive, fence, and block wall. The committee will discuss and may approve these plans at the meeting.

• Final site plan: 3‑story, 55‑unit age‑restricted housing with 38 parking spaces and amenities (Vernon Township).
• Preliminary site plan amendment: addition of 10,378 sq ft portable storage units, gravel drive, fence, and block wall (Grand Storage of Branchville, LLC, Frankford Township).

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 has been cancelled under the Open Public Meetings Act. The committee will reconvene on November 17, 2025. No agenda items were adopted or discussed at this cancelled meeting.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will process vote-by-mail and provisional ballots from the November 4, 2025 General Election. The body will also consider approving meeting minutes and a security invoice.

• Processing of VBM and provisional ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Payment of $960.00 to Comet Security for registration and Election Day afterhours security
• Approval of November 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the November 7 meeting minutes by voice vote (6-0-0-0). It approved payment of a $960 security invoice with a roll‑call vote (5‑0‑1‑0). The Board also directed staff to review and process Vote‑By‑Mail and provisional ballots for the 2025 General Election and then adjourned by voice vote (4‑0‑0‑2).

• Approved November 7 minutes (voice vote: 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 0 Absent)
• Approved Invoice No. 5312 for $960 security services (roll call: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, 0 Absent)
• Directed Commissioners to review Vote‑By‑Mail ballots flagged for the 2025 General Election
• Directed Commissioners to process Vote‑By‑Mail ballots for the 2025 General Election
• Directed Commissioners to review provisional ballots flagged for the 2025 General Election
• Directed Commissioners to process provisional ballots for the 2025 General Election
• Directed Commissioners to process tabulations for the 2025 General Election
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 2 Absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025, including an executive closed session. The agenda includes the first reading of Ordinance 25‑07 to amend speed limits on County Route 515, several appointments to the County Film Commission, and multiple resolutions authorizing contracts, grant applications, and temporary road closures. Notably, the board will approve a $4,660,345 grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the FY 2026 County Aid Annual Transportation Program, a $141,678.64 on‑call engineering services contract, and a $1,655,995 grant for older‑persons services.

• Approval of $4,660,345 grant contract with NJ DOT for FY 2026 County Aid Annual Transportation Program (project 2026-CA-19-ATP)
• Authorization of $141,678.64 on‑call engineering services contract for county bridge rehabilitation (French & Parrello Associates)
• Authorization of $1,655,995 grant for older‑persons services under the Older Americans Act (Area Plan Grant Agreement DOAS26AAA019)
• Ordinance 25‑07 first reading to amend speed limits on County Route 515 (Vernon‑Stockholm Road)
• Resolutions to temporarily close CR‑519/CR‑630 in Branchville (Dec 5, 2025) and County Route 613 in Sparta (Nov 27, 2025) for community events

The Board approved the agenda as amended with all members voting in the affirmative. A motion to open the public comment floor was passed unanimously, followed by a motion to close the floor, also passed unanimously. No other substantive policy actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (amended) – unanimous vote
• Opened public comment floor – unanimous vote
• Closed public comment floor – unanimous vote

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve a contract for ballot delivery and process mail-in ballots from the November 4 General Election. The meeting includes a public comment session.

• Approval of invoice $13,890.80 from Delicato Transport LLC for election delivery
• Processing of VBM ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Approval of November 4, 2025 Board of Elections meeting minutes
• Correspondence from Church of St Jude the Apostle
• Public comment session regarding agenda items

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the November 4 meeting minutes by voice vote (6-0). It approved Invoice No. 12217 for $13,890.80 to Delicato Transport for early‑voting and election‑day deliveries (roll‑call vote 6-0). It also approved Invoice No. 5311 for $4,920.00 to Comet Security for early‑voting security services (roll‑call vote 5-0 with 1 abstention). The meeting was adjourned by voice vote (4-0, 2 absent).

• Approved November 4 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved Invoice 12217 – $13,890.80 to Delicato Transport (roll‑call 6-0)
• Approved Invoice 5311 – $4,920.00 to Comet Security (roll‑call 5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4-0, 2 absent)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee’s meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for December 4, 2025.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting. It will discuss processing vote‑by‑mail ballots and managing activities for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a motion to adjourn.

• Approve October 28, 2025 Board of Elections meeting minutes
• Process vote‑by‑mail (VBM) ballots for the Nov 4, 2025 General Election
• Manage Election Day activities for the Nov 4, 2025 General Election
• Public comment session (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Motion to adjourn

The Board approved the October 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes by voice vote (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, 0 Absent). No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were discussed only. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote. The next regular meeting is set for November 7, 2025.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, 0 Absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will meet to review a waiver request for Andover Organics, LLC. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and discuss a State Plan update.

• Waivers Request for SCPB# 20(PSP)25 Andover Organics, LLC, Block 7, Lot 8, C.R. 613, M.M. 0-2, Andover Township
• State Plan Update

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will consider vote-by-mail processing for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and receive an update on election night reporting. A public comment period and a motion to adjourn are also on the agenda.

• Approve October 21, 2025 Board of Elections meeting minutes
• Discuss vote-by-mail processing for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Election night reporting update
• Public comment period (three‑minute comments)
• Motion to adjourn

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the October 21, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes by voice vote (3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstentions, 1 Absent). No other formal actions were taken; several items were discussed or tabled for later consideration. The board then adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting is set for November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Abstentions, 1 Absent)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Committee meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025 was cancelled per the Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on November 20, 2025.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will enter an executive (closed) session to discuss confidential matters. Afterward, they will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 25-06 establishing local park hours and procedures for unattended property. The board will also appoint James Baldini to the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education and adopt a series of resolutions authorizing contracts, grants, and projects, including cancer‑screening agreements and a Victims of Crime grant totaling more than $300,000. Additional routine items such as contract extensions, bill payments, and personnel agenda approvals will be addressed.

• Ordinance 25-06 – Establishing local park hours and procedures for unattended property (final adoption)
• Resolution appointing James Baldini to the Board of Education of the Sussex County Technical School (4‑year term)
• Resolution authorizing a $29,663 agreement with Radiologic Associates of Northern New Jersey for cancer‑screening services (grant #DCHS26CED001)
• Resolution authorizing a $124,520 memorandum of understanding with Northwest New Jersey Community Action Program for cancer‑screening services (grant #DCHS26CED001)
• Resolution approving a Victims of Crime Act grant totaling $154,104 (federal share $123,281 + cash match $30,823)

The Board approved a one‑item amendment to the agenda and entered an executive session. It accepted the retirement notice and release for County Administrator Ron Tappan. Commissioners appointed Christina Marks as interim County Administrator effective October 23, 2025. The Board also adopted Ordinance 25‑06 establishing local park hours.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement notice and release for Ron Tappan (unanimous)
• Appointed Christina Marks as interim County Administrator (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Opened public hearing for Ordinance 25‑06 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Ordinance 25‑06 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑06 establishing local park hours (unanimous)
• Authorized clerk to advertise the adopted ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss vote-by-mail processing for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The body will also review a polling location request from Sparta Township and the status of 2024 meeting minutes.

• Vote-by-Mail Processing for the November 4, 2025 General Election
• Correspondence from Sparta Township regarding Polling Location Request
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Status of 20 remaining 2024 Executive Board Meeting Minutes

The Board approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (4‑0). Commissioners voted to process Vote‑By‑Mail ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote (4‑0). No executive session was called.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved processing of Vote‑By‑Mail ballots for Nov 4, 2025 General Election
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4‑0)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will discuss a Right to Farm conflict resolution for Los Perez Ranch in Hampton Township and a deed of easement violation in Wantage Township. The board will also review the Wilson Taylor Project Notice and consider approval of two non‑profit grant preservation applications. An agriculture agents report from Rutgers Cooperative Extension will be presented.

• Right to Farm conflict resolution – Los Perez Ranch, Block 1801 Lot 4.01, Hampton Township
• Deed of easement violation – Block 117 Lot 24.01, Wantage Township
• Wilson Taylor Project Notice
• Approval resolution for two non‑profit grant preservation applications
• Rutgers Cooperative Extension agriculture agents report

The board approved the September 15, 2025 minutes. It voted to decline jurisdiction over Los Perez Ranch after missed information deadlines. The board approved a resolution to increase grant funding for Vosper Fox Farm and Hubbard Hill Farm by $148,673 and to recommend the change to the County Commissioners. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 15 minutes (Brian Hautau-Yes; Lori Day-Yes)
• Declined jurisdiction over Los Perez Ranch (Brian Hautau-Yes; Lori Day-Yes; Billy Marotta-Yes; Caleb Orr-Yes)
• Approved $148,673 grant increase for Vosper Fox Farm and Hubbard Hill Farm (Brian Hautau-Yes; Lori Day-Yes; Billy Marotta-Yes; Caleb Orr-Yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider two preliminary site plans. One proposes a mixed‑use cannabis cultivation operation with residential homes, agricultural and industrial uses in Andover Township. The other proposes three three‑story buildings containing 99 apartments and 149 parking spaces on a 2.23‑acre vacant lot in Vernon Township’s Town Center Redevelopment Plan.

• Preliminary Site Plan – Scotto Land Investments – inner lot of cannabis cultivation operation with 2 residential homes, agricultural uses (chicken run, horse stable, livestock housing) and industrial uses (vehicle parking, equipment storage) – Andover Twp., lot 24(PSP)25
• Preliminary Site Plan – O’Neil Group – three three‑story buildings with 99 apartments (15 one‑bedroom, 60 two‑bedroom, 6 three‑bedroom) and 149 parking spaces on a 2.23‑acre vacant lot – Vernon Twp., lot 21(PSP)25

The Development Review Committee approved the preliminary site plan for Scotto Land Investments' inner lot cannabis cultivation operation, subject to conditions. The committee disapproved the preliminary site plan submitted by O’Neil Group 517 Route 515, LLC for a three‑story, 99‑unit apartment project. No vote tallies were recorded for either decision.

• Approved Scotto Land Investments' preliminary site plan for cannabis cultivation lot (with conditions)
• Disapproved O’Neil Group 517 Route 515, LLC's preliminary site plan for three‑story, 99‑unit apartment project

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission and Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council will meet to discuss SCP and FC budget modifications. The body will also review 2025 SCP/FC/FC-FCIU program monitoring results and the 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award.

• SCP and FC Budget Modifications
• 2025 SCP/FC/FC-FCIU Program Monitoring results
• 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation will consider approving the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. It will also review the Directors Table and the Coefficients of Deviation used for tax assessments. Any additional items will be addressed under Other Business.

• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of the Directors Table and Coefficients of Deviation
• Consideration of any other business items

The Board accepted the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to order property reassessments for Lafayette Township in 2027 and for Sandyston Township in 2027. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved reassessment order for Lafayette Township for 2027 (all in favor)
• Approved reassessment order for Sandyston Township for 2027 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will vote to approve two security contracts with Comet Security totaling $5,880 for after‑hours and early‑voting site protection. The board will also approve the October 1, 2025 Sparta School Election Board meeting minutes and discuss outstanding 2024 Executive Board minutes, the John R. Lewis Voter Act (S3009/A4083), and vote‑by‑mail processing for the November 4, 2025 General Election.

• Approve October 1, 2025 Sparta School Election Board meeting minutes
• Approve quote #5312: $960 for after‑hours security on election day and close of registration
• Approve quote #5311: $4,920 for early‑voting site and after‑hours security
• Discuss John R. Lewis Voter Act S3009/A4083
• Discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for the Nov 4 2025 General Election

The Board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved two security contracts from Comet Security totaling $5,880, one for after‑hours election security and one for early‑voting site security, both by roll‑call vote. Commissioners also acted to process Vote‑By‑Mail ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 4‑0‑2)
• Approved Quote No. 5312 for after‑hours security ($960) (roll call 5‑0‑1)
• Approved Quote No. 5311 for early‑voting and after‑hours security ($4,920) (roll call 5‑0‑1)
• Processed Vote‑By‑Mail ballots for the 11/04/25 General Election (action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6‑0‑0)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The Sussex County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting set for October 14, 2025 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The council’s next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

• Meeting cancellation; next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting includes appointments for county road and engineering leadership and a closed session regarding collective bargaining and litigation.

• Award of $7,382,951.28 contract to Schifano Construction Corp. for the 2025 road resurfacing program
• Appointment of Scott House as County Supervisor of Roads with an annualized salary of $126,700
• Agreement with AHS Hospital Corp./Newton Medical Center for behavioral and mental health services not to exceed $85,800
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford E-350 14-passenger bus from Rohrer Bus Sales for $107,990
• Temporary closure of CR 521 (Stillwater Road) and CR 610 (Main Street) for the Stillwater Historical Society Fall Festival Parade

The Board approved the agenda as amended, including moving Item 7 to the end and adding Item 13A, while tabling Items 12 and 14A. A motion to open the floor for public comment was approved, and later a motion to close the floor was also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda (all members voted affirmative)
• Tabled Items 12 and 14A (as noted in agenda amendment)
• Approved motion to open floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close floor for public comment (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Sussex County Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Oct. 6, 2025 was cancelled in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The committee’s next meeting is set for Oct. 22, 2025.

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board will review and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will consider three resolutions granting waivers for specific development parcels: SCPB#9(PSP)25 in Andover Township, SCPB#19/25 in Frankford Township, and SCPB#35(PSP)24-25 in the Borough of Hopatcong. No other business is listed.

• Resolution granting waiver for SCPB#9(PSP)25 – Scotto Land Investments, LLC., Block 161 Lot 3 & 3.01, C.R. 603, Andover Township
• Resolution granting waiver for SCPB#19/25 – NJ Development Holdings, LLC., Block 2 Lot 3, C.R. 565, M.M. 4-5, Frankford Township
• Resolution granting waiver for SCPB#35(PSP)24-25 – American Red Crescent, Inc., Block 30315 Lot 2, C.R. 607, Borough of Hopatcong
• Review and approval of September 8, 2025 Planning Board minutes
• Review and approval of September 22, 2025 DRC minutes

The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the Development Review Committee reports. The board also approved and memorialized waiver resolutions for Scotto Land Investments (Andover Township) and NJ Development Holdings (Frankford Township). All motions passed with a unanimous 6‑yes vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports (6-0)
• Approved waiver resolution for SCPB#9(PSP)25 Scotto Land Investments, LLC (6-0)
• Approved waiver resolution for SCPB#19/25 NJ Development Holdings, LLC (6-0)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The Sussex County Water Quality Policy Advisory Committee meeting set for Oct 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on Nov 6, 2025.

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to handle vote-by-mail processing. This action specifically concerns the Sparta Township Special School Election.

• Vote by Mail Processing for the Sparta Township Special School Election

The Board approved the official results of the Sparta Township Special School election, with 1,373 yes votes and 2,152 no votes out of 3,526 ballots cast. The motion to approve the count was made by Commissioner Susan Berkley, seconded by Commissioner Howard Burrell, and passed by voice vote 4‑0. The Board also processed Vote‑by‑Mail ballots for the election and adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 voice vote.

• Approved official election results (voice vote 4-0)
• Processed Vote‑by‑Mail ballots for Sparta Township Special School election
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4-0)

Open Space Committee

The Sussex County Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old business regarding the Trails Grant. The committee will review final drafts of rules, regulations, a notice sheet, and an adoption resolution.

• Trails Grant Rules and Regulations Final Draft
• Trails Grant Update Memo
• Trails Grant Notice Sheet Final Draft
• Trails Grant Rules and Regulations Adoption Resolution Draft

The Open Space Committee approved the August 28 minutes, the Trails Grant Update memo, and the notice sheet (contingent on BCC approval). The committee also approved the amended resolution form that recommends increasing the maximum annual trail grant award. Motions to open and then close public comment were passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (4-Yes)
• Approved Trails Grant Update memo (4-Yes)
• Approved notice sheet draft and authorized distribution contingent on BCC approval (4-Yes)
• Approved amended resolution form recommending increased max annual grant award (5-Yes)
• Motion to open meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Motion to close meeting to public comment carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several grant applications and service contracts. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the PBA contract and Newton Green litigation.

• Purchase of hardware and software upgrades for the County Clerk’s Office from Software House International for $216,851.51
• Construction management and inspection services for the 2025 Road Resurfacing Program to Genesis Engineering, LLC for $177,600.00
• Grant for the Prosecutor's Office Operation Helping Hand program in the amount of $100,000.00
• Amendment for paving services at the Hopatcong Road Garage with Riverview Paving Inc. for $5,372.29
• Participation in a nationwide settlement agreement with eight opioid manufacturers

The Board approved the agenda with one amendment to postpone the American Red Cross presentation. A resolution was adopted to enter an Executive Session, which was later adjourned and regular business resumed. Motions to open and then close the public comment floor were also approved. All votes were cast in the affirmative by members present.

• Approved agenda amendment to postpone American Red Cross presentation – all present voted affirmative
• Adopted resolution to enter Executive Session – all present voted affirmative
• Adjourned Executive Session and resumed regular business – all present voted affirmative
• Opened floor for public comment – all present voted affirmative
• Closed floor for public comment – all present voted affirmative

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will first approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 Sparta Special Election Board meeting. It will then consider how to process vote‑by‑mail ballots for the upcoming Sparta Township special school election. No other items are listed.

• Approve September 16, 2025 Sparta Special Election Board meeting minutes
• Discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for Sparta Township special school election

The Board approved the September 16, 2025 Special School Board Elections meeting minutes by voice vote (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 absent). Commissioners voted to review and process both Vote‑by‑Mail and provisional ballots for the Sparta Township Special School Election. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 absent).

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 4‑0, 2 absent)
• Action: Review deficient Vote‑by‑Mail ballots for Sparta Township Special School Election
• Action: Process Vote‑by‑Mail ballots for Sparta Township Special School Election
• Action: Review deficient provisional ballots for Sparta Township Special School Election
• Action: Process provisional ballots for Sparta Township Special School Election
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 4‑0, 2 absent)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a preliminary site plan for a craft brewery in Frankford Township. The committee will also review a minor subdivision for a lot line adjustment in Byram Township.

• Twin Soles Brewing preliminary site plan for 565 Twin Soles Road
• Angela Prestia minor subdivision for lot line adjustment
• Use change from farm stand to craft brewery
• Property in Central Enhancement District 2 and Agricultural Residential District
• Highlands Preservation Area designation

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission and Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council will meet to review agency reports and trends. The body will discuss the 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award and the 2026 Plan Update sent to NJ-YJC for approval.

• CFPC presentation on trends by Kait Decker
• Review of 2025 JDAI Innovations executed award
• Discussion of 2026 Plan Update and JDAI Innovations sent to NJ-YJC
• Agency reports from Department of Health and Human Services and Division of Community & Youth Services
• Reports from Department of Children & Families and the Youth Justice Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting; the motion passed with abstentions. No new business was acted on. Two budget modification requests were introduced but will be voted on at the October meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (passed, abstentions recorded)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will meet on September 16, 2025 at 9:00 am. The board will discuss vote‑by‑mail processing for the Sparta Township special school election. Members of the public may comment for up to three minutes. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Vote‑by‑mail processing for the Sparta Township special school election

The Sussex County Board of Elections held its Special School Board Elections meeting on September 16, 2025. No minutes, reports, old business, or new business items were formally approved or voted on. The only motion was to adjourn, which passed by voice vote (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions). No executive session was entered.

• Adjournment motion passed by voice vote (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• No motion to enter executive session was made

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board will review correspondence, farm certification requests, and a resolution for the Cale & Courtney Petermann Farm. The board will also discuss the FY2027 Annual PIG Municipal Notice and an update on a Non-Profit PIG Application.

• Review and approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Cale & Courtney Petermann Farm Resolution
• FY2027 Annual PIG Municipal Notice
• Non-Profit PIG Application Update
• Los Perez Farm conflict resolution request

The board approved the August 18, 2025 minutes and memorialized a corrected SSAMP resolution for the Petermann Farm. It voted to continue processing a one‑acre exception for Wilson Taylor Farm. Funding was increased by $102,990 for Hubbard Hill Farm and $232,933 for Vosper Fox Farm, while the Newton Land Farm application was withdrawn, saving $187,250.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Memorialized corrected Cale & Courtney Petermann Farm SSAMP resolution (2-0)
• Continued process for Wilson Taylor Farm one‑acre exception (5-0)
• Increased funding for Hubbard Hill Farm by $102,990 (5-0)
• Increased funding for Vosper Fox Farm by $232,933 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Recorded withdrawal of Newton Land Farm application, saving $187,250 (no vote)
• Moved into executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Sussex County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of resolutions authorizing the expenditure of over $1.2 million in grant funds and contracts for public health, safety, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Authorize $203,674.90 for a 2026 Western Star truck
• Authorize $145,000.01 for Cisco phone system upgrades
• Authorize $3,000.00 for asphalt milling at Sussex County Main Library
• Authorize $42,534.00 for public health accreditation grant
• Authorize $386,542.00 for youth justice comprehensive plan

The Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda as amended, moving Item 17A to the next meeting. A motion to open the floor for public comment was passed unanimously, allowing three‑minute remarks. The floor was then closed by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabling Item 17A to next meeting (unanimous)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections will approve several vendor quotes for the upcoming General Election, including equipment and technician services. It will also approve minutes from recent special election meetings and discuss pending executive session minutes. Additionally, the board will review the Sparta Special School mail‑in ballot process.

• Approve quote #A2601 for $3,600 to purchase 12 ExpressPoll Flip Stands, cases and power cords
• Approve quote #A2605 for $9,875 for a technician providing 5 days of support during Logic and Accuracy Testing
• Approve quote #A2037 for $17,775 for a technician providing 9 days of Early Voting support, funded by the State Early Voting Grant
• Approve quote #A2606 for $5,475 for a technician providing General Election Day support
• Review and discuss the Sparta Special School mail‑in ballot

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved four contracts with Election Systems & Software, including a $17,775 agreement for a technician to support early voting. Each motion passed with a roll‑call vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions and 1 absent (Chairman Scanlan). A discussion on Sparta polling locations was tabled pending further information.

• Approved $3,600 purchase of ExpressPoll Flip Stands (5‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $9,875 for 5 days of Logic and Accuracy Testing support (5‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $17,775 for 9‑day early‑voting technician support (5‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved $5,475 for General Election Day technician support (5‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved August 29, 2025 special election minutes (voice vote, 5‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Tabled discussion on Sparta polling locations pending further information

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

Planning Board

The Board approved the September 8 meeting minutes and the Development Review Committee reports for July 21 and August 18, 2025. It then approved waivers for NJ Development Holdings’ subdivision (SCPB#19/25) with the recommended language and subject to any outstanding engineering conditions. All votes were affirmative, with one abstention on the committee reports.

• Approved September 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for July 21 and August 18, 2025 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved waivers for NJ Development Holdings subdivision (SCPB#19/25) with recommended language, conditional on engineering report (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to handle vote-by-mail processing. This action specifically concerns the Sparta Township Special School Election.

• Vote by Mail Processing for the Sparta Township Special School Election

The Board of Elections rejected the presented mail ballot because it was not placed inside the required yellow envelope. The motion to adjourn the meeting was approved unanimously. The meeting was opened to the public, but no members of the public were present, so it was closed.

• Rejected mail ballot for Sparta Township School Special Election (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
• Opened meeting to public (no attendees) and subsequently closed

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections is meeting to handle Vote by Mail processing. This is a rescheduled meeting originally set for August 26, 2025, regarding the Sparta Township Special School Board Elections.

• Vote by Mail Processing for the Sparta Township Special School Election

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the 2026 budget presented by the Chief Clerk, pending final County Commissioner approval. The board also approved Quote No. SQ-0145 to buy ExpressVote privacy screens and stand parts for $2,287.29. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved 2026 budget, subject to final County Commissioner approval (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved Quote SQ-0145 for ExpressVote equipment purchase of $2,287.29 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the July 24, 2025 minutes. It adopted the Trails Grant Program flyer and gave staff authority to distribute it. Members agreed to request $300,000 in total grant funding, keeping the individual municipality maximum at $25,000. A motion to open the meeting to public comment was carried unanimously.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Trails Grant Program flyer and authorized distribution (5-0)
• Agreed to request $300,000 total grant funding with $25,000 max per municipality
• Approved motion to open meeting to public comment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the sale of a correctional facility in Newton and approve various county contracts and grants. The session includes an executive session to discuss PBA contracts and a proclamation for Overdose Awareness Day.

• Proposed sale of Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility at 41 High Street, Newton
• Contract for hardware and software upgrades for Prosecutor's Office: $156,167.44
• Omnissa and VMware renewal licenses for Clerk's Office: $116,046.76
• Paving services for Hopatcong Road Garage: $124,176.07
• Temporary closure of CR 630 & CR 519 in Branchville Borough for 5K event on September 21, 2025

The commissioners approved the original meeting agenda by a majority vote. They then adopted a resolution to hold an executive (closed) session, with all members present voting in favor. After the closed session, the board unanimously adjourned the executive session and resumed public business, opening and later closing the floor for public comment.

• Approved original agenda (majority)
• Adopted executive session resolution (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and resumed public meeting (unanimous)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation will meet to approve minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. The primary item of new business is the 2025 President’s Report regarding the State of New Jersey/Division of Taxation.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 President’s Report (State of New Jersey/Division of Taxation)

The Board unanimously approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the President’s Report on assessment appeals and accepted the Abstract of Ratables certification. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved President’s Report on assessment appeals (all in favor)
• Accepted Abstract of Ratables certification (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved the minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting. The board unanimously approved the Petermann Farm site‑specific agricultural management practice (SSAMP) request to construct a 40 × 45‑foot accessory barn. The board entered and later exited an executive session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (5‑yes, unanimous)
• Approved Petermann Farm SSAMP request for accessory barn (6‑yes, unanimous)
• Moved into executive session (unanimous)
• Emerged from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee reviewed three preliminary site plans, including a Chipotle restaurant with drive‑through and a four‑story residential building. It disapproved the proposed recycling facility for Andover Organics, LLC. It also disapproved a waste‑management plan amendment submitted by Scotto Land Investments, LLC.

• Reviewed preliminary site plan for North Village at Sparta (Chipotle) – no vote recorded
• Reviewed preliminary site plan for four‑story residential building in Vernon – no vote recorded
• Reviewed preliminary site plan for unspecified project – no vote recorded
• Disapproved recycling facility site plan for Andover Organics, LLC – no vote recorded
• Disapproved waste‑management plan amendment for Scotto Land Investments, LLC – no vote recorded

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meeting originally scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been moved to August 20, 2025. This notice is procedural and contains no other agenda items.

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will discuss a new commissioner appointment, the 2026 budget, and a software upgrade for ePollbooks. The body is also scheduling additional meetings for the Sparta Special School Election.

• Approval of Election Systems and Software invoices for $11,850.00, $5,475.00, and $7,900.00
• Approval of Invoice #147791 for a replacement ballot drop box at Sandyston Municipal building
• Scheduling of Sparta Special School Election meetings between August 26 and October 1
• Discussion regarding a new Commissioner appointment
• Discussion regarding the 2026 Budget

The Board accepted the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved four election‑related invoices totaling $28,893 with roll‑call votes of 5‑0‑0‑1. Additional dates for the Sparta Special School Election were added to the calendar. Discussion of the 2026 budget was postponed to the August 26 meeting.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention, 1 Absent)
• Approved Invoice #CR3004274 for $11,850 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)
• Approved Invoice #CR3004275 for $5,475 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)
• Approved Invoice #CD2124248 for $7,900 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)
• Approved Invoice #147791 for $3,668 (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)
• Added Sparta Special School Election dates: Aug 26, Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 23, Oct 1
• Postponed 2026 budget discussion to Aug 26 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions, 1 Absent)

Open Space Committee

The committee approved the June 26 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. A motion was passed authorizing the Division of Planning staff to create new processes, procedures, and revisions to the Open Space rules (4‑0). The meeting was opened and later closed to the public by unanimous motions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized staff to develop Open Space rules revisions (4-0)
• Opened meeting to public for comment (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board entered a closed executive session and then returned to open business. They held a public hearing on Ordinance 25-05, received no public comments, and unanimously adopted the ordinance, which appropriates $4,660,345 from a NJ DOT grant for roadway and bridge improvements. The Board also approved a resolution to advertise the adopted ordinance and moved Item 12 to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment moving Item 12 to next meeting (3-1)
• Entered executive (closed) session – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Returned from executive session – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on Ordinance 25-05 – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Closed public hearing – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Finally adopted Ordinance 25-05 appropriating $4,660,345 for road/bridge improvements – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to advertise the adopted ordinance – approved unanimously (4-0)
• Opened floor for public comment – approved unanimously (4-0)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the June 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (4-0). It approved three invoices for election services: $12,300 for early‑voting technical support, $5,675 for primary‑day support, and $3,060 for after‑hours security, with roll‑call votes of 4‑0, 4‑0, and 3‑0‑1‑abstention respectively. The Board also acknowledged Commissioner Heftler’s resignation, effective when he no longer meets residency requirements.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote 4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Invoice #CD2122582 for $12,300 early‑voting support (roll call 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved Invoice #CD2122655 for $5,675 primary‑day support (roll call 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions)
• Approved Invoice #5242 for $3,060 after‑hours security (roll call 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention)
• Acknowledged Commissioner Heftler’s resignation effective upon loss of residency

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved the Grenewicz Farm's commercial farm certification. The board also approved the minutes from March 17 and June 16, 2025, nominated Lisa Chammings as Chairperson Pro‑Tem, and declined jurisdiction over the 35 Fredonia Road complaint.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (4-0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved Grenewicz Farm commercial farm certification (5-0 roll‑call vote)
• Nominated Lisa Chammings as Chairperson Pro‑Tem (unanimous)
• Declined jurisdiction on 35 Fredonia Road case (4-0 roll‑call vote)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee disapproved a preliminary site plan for an outdoor cannabis cultivation farm. It reviewed a Walmart parking‑lot reconfiguration proposal without a decision. It approved, with comment, a major subdivision for Balmoral Estates Phase 3, creating ten residential lots. It disapproved a minor subdivision creating two new residential lots.

• Disapproved preliminary site plan for outdoor cannabis farm (Scotto Land Investments)
• Reviewed Walmart parking‑lot reconfiguration proposal (no decision)
• Approved with comment preliminary major subdivision for Balmoral Estates Phase 3 (Hardyston Township)
• Disapproved minor subdivision creating two new residential lots (Frankford)

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission voted to approve the minutes from May 21, 2025. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Taxation

The Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the reassessment of Byram Township to 2028. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Extended Byram Township reassessment to 2028 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The committee approved the corrected minutes from April 3, 2025. The Milly's Court amendment was dismissed by the DEP due to deficiencies. Members voted to authorize Planning Director Sylvester and counsel McBriar to prepare a resolution for the Vernon WMP amendment pending SCMUA endorsement. The meeting was opened and then closed to public comment before adjourning.

• Approved April 3 minutes (7-0-1)
• Milly's Court WQMP amendment dismissed by DEP (no vote)
• Authorized Sylvester and McBriar to prepare resolution (unanimous)
• Opened meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Sussex County Planning Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes and the Development Review Committee reports. It then approved conditional waivers for 8 Mill Street, LLC’s Branchville project, requiring that any open engineering‑report conditions be addressed, necessary permits be obtained, and BCC on‑street parking approval be secured. The waiver motion passed with six members voting Yes and two members abstaining (Alan Henderson and Chris Carney). No public comments were received.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (8‑yes)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports (8‑yes)
• Approved conditional waivers for 8 Mill Street, LLC (6‑yes, 2‑abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee approved the March 27, 2025 minutes with unanimous yes votes from Lisa Chammings, Stephen Skellenger, and Marie Springer. The committee also approved a resolution supporting the reauthorization of the Sussex County Open Space, Farmland Preservation, & Recreation Trust Fund with yes votes from all four members present. The meeting was opened to the public for comment, but no public attended, and then closed again. The committee adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (Yes: Chammings, Skellenger, Springer)
• Approved resolution reauthorizing open‑space, farmland & recreation trust fund (Yes: Chammings, DeBoer, Skellenger, Springer)
• Opened meeting to public for comment (unanimous yes)
• Closed meeting to public (Chairperson decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes)
• No action taken on Miller Property Acquisition (status update)
• Frankford Reservoir South acquisition paused pending title resolution (status update)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They adopted a resolution to enter an Executive Session for confidential topics, then returned to open business. Motions to open and later close the floor for public comment were also passed unanimously. No public hearing was held.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Executive Session resolution (unanimous)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from the June 13 meeting and authorized three election‑related expenses totaling $13,180.46. It also approved the purchase of a stainless‑steel ballot drop box. The Commissioners certified the results of the June 19 primary election. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 13 meeting minutes (voice vote 5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $8,129.26 Universal Mailing invoice (roll call 6-0)
• Approved $5,051.20 Delicato Transport invoice (roll call 6-0)
• Approved purchase of American Ballot Drop Model 810 (roll call 6-0)
• Certified 2025 Primary Election results (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote unanimous)

Youth Services Commission

The commission approved the February 15, 2023 meeting minutes, with abstentions and a motion to pass. A motion to adjourn was made by Vaca‑Bullaro and seconded by Larrow, and the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 15, 2023 minutes (abstentions, passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm (motion by Vaca‑Bullaro, second by Larrow)

Development Review Committee

The committee reviewed two preliminary site plans. The plan for First Impressions Early Learning in Stanhope, proposing a 3,895 sq ft addition, a retaining wall and a safety fence, was approved with comment. The plan for Greenport Holdings in Hardyston, proposing an 11,985 sq ft warehouse with office space, parking, loading area, stormwater facilities, a potable well, and subsurface sewage disposal, was also approved with comment.

• Approved First Impressions Early Learning preliminary site plan with comment
• Approved Greenport Holdings preliminary site plan with comment

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved the June 10 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved three invoices: $6,314.00 to Delicato Transport (Invoice 12063), $2,525.60 to Delicato Transport (Invoice 12064), and $8,129.26 to Universal Mailing Service, each passing with 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Abstentions and 1 absent. The meeting was adjourned unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Invoice 12063 – $6,314.00 to Delicato Transport (4‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Invoice 12064 – $2,525.60 to Delicato Transport (4‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Email Quote – $8,129.26 to Universal Mailing Service (4‑0‑0, 1 absent)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously via voice vote

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a one‑item amendment to the agenda and then adopted a resolution to enter an executive (closed) session, citing confidential matters such as litigation. All members present voted in the affirmative. After the closed session, the Board adjourned it and resumed the public meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session and resumed public business (unanimous)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, June 3, and three 2024 meetings. It also approved actions to process vote‑by‑mail ballots, review rejected ballots, and handle military and overseas ballots for the 2025 Primary Election. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2024 meeting minutes for March 14, April 11, April 16 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved action to process Vote‑by‑Mail ballots for the 2025 Primary Election
• Approved action to review rejected ballots (signature mismatch, envelope issues, etc.)
• Approved action to process Military and Overseas ballots for the 2025 Primary Election
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously via voice vote

Board of Elections

The Board voted to table the approval of the May 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes, with a plan to revisit the matter at the June 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the board discussed several items but did not adopt any resolutions. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Tabled approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Board

The board voted to approve the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members voting Yes. They also approved the five Development Review Committee reports unanimously. A resolution granting waivers to Angelina Louis and Henry LaMasson (SCPB 8(PSP)25, Town of Newton) was memorialized, with all members voting Yes except Commissioner Chris Carney who abstained.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous Yes)
• Approved five Development Review Committee reports (unanimous Yes)
• Memorialized waivers for Angelina Louis & Henry LaMasson (all Yes, one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda, moving item 11 to the next meeting. The Commissioners entered an Executive Session covering several confidential matters and later resumed the open meeting. Ordinance 25-04, which implements the Official Site Parking and Signage Plan for 15 Trinity Street in Newton, was finally adopted with all five members voting yes.

• Approved agenda as amended, tabled item 11 to next meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Entered Executive Session per resolution (unanimous 5-0)
• Exited Executive Session and resumed open meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-04 for 15 Trinity Street parking plan (unanimous 5-0)
• Authorized Clerk to advertise the adopted ordinance and post it on the bulletin board (unanimous 5-0)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections approved the May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting and Executive Committee minutes (5 votes in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention). It also approved the April 19, 2024; April 23, 2024; June 7, 2024; and November 5, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 20, 2025 regular and executive committee minutes (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 19, 2024; April 23, 2024; June 7, 2024; and Nov 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Youth Services Commission

The Youth Services Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. Christine Florio was selected by vote to serve as Chair Pro Tem. The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. by a motion that passed.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Selected Christine Florio as Chair Pro Tem (by vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:20 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Taxation

The Sussex County Board of Taxation approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting with unanimous support. The Board received a report that new audio/visual equipment for the hearing room has been installed and is operational. The schedule for the 2025 regular tax appeal hearings was recorded and is available at the Board office.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously approved the April 15, 2025 and May 28, 2024 meeting minutes. It also voted to enter and later exit executive session, and then adjourned the meeting. No policy or procedural changes beyond these approvals were decided.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 28, 2024 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Exited executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Agriculture Development Board

The Sussex County Agriculture Development Board approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the Sunset View Farms SSAMP Determination Resolution. The board approved the 2025 SOE application for Green Valley, contingent on receipt of the farm’s income statement. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset View Farms SSAMP Determination Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Green Valley 2025 SOE application pending income statement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee reviewed three preliminary site plans without taking action. It disapproved the proposed renovation of the existing building at 8 Mill St., Branchville. It approved, with conditions, the conversion of a two‑family dwelling to a three‑family dwelling in Newton. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Reviewed Illicit Gardens, LLC preliminary site plan (Lafayette)
• Reviewed Priority Compactor Repair, LLC preliminary site plan (Andover Township)
• Reviewed Albert & Aihbe Parisella minor subdivision site plan (Sparta)
• Disapproved 8 Mill St. renovation and mixed‑use proposal (Branchville)
• Approved with conditions conversion of two‑family to three‑family dwelling (Newton)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board voted to approve the meeting agenda as amended, with all members present voting in the affirmative. A motion to open the floor for public comment was also approved unanimously, followed by a motion to close the public comment period that likewise passed without opposition.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous vote)
• Opened floor for public comment (unanimous vote)
• Closed floor for public comment (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the April 7 minutes and the Development Review Committee report unanimously. It adopted a resolution for the Aiden Miller Estate in Frankford Township with unanimous support. The board conditionally approved a waiver for Angelina Louis & Henry LaMasson’s 137 Mill Street project, pending an engineering report and signage requirements. The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee Report (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Aiden Miller Estate, Frankford Township (6‑0 vote)
• Conditionally approved waiver for 137 Mill Street, Newton (8‑0 vote)
• Amended agenda order of items
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda and authorized the reading of the 2025 budget by title only. After opening and closing a public hearing, the Board adopted the 2025 Sussex County budget, appropriating $126,714,441.56, with a vote of 4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain. The Board also adopted three bond ordinances—Ordinance 25‑01 ($3,731,600), Ordinance 25‑02 ($1,150,000), and Ordinance 25‑03 ($8,535,128)—with votes of 4‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain for the first two and unanimous for the third.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized reading of 2025 budget by title only (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 budget of $126,714,441.56 (4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑01 bond for vocational school sewer plant ($3,731,600) (4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑02 bond for Sussex County Community College improvements ($1,150,000) (4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑03 bond for general capital improvements ($8,535,128) (unanimous)

Agriculture Development Board

The Agriculture Development Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It also voted to allow Autumn Sylvester to send a dismissal letter to the Steinberg Right‑to‑Farm applicant after no response was received. No formal decision was recorded on the Sunset View Farms SSAMP request, which was discussed in detail.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Authorized Autumn Sylvester to send dismissal letter to Steinberg Right‑to‑Farm applicant (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee met on April 21, 2025. Members reviewed Abbey Alpha, LLC’s Phase One Pequest Fields project, which includes 102 mixed‑income townhouses, a dog park, a pickle‑ball court, a wastewater treatment plant, a maintenance building, a five‑bedroom residence, and 160 new parking spaces. No approval, denial, or vote was recorded. The item was noted as reviewed.

Board of Taxation

The board unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners re‑elected John Fierro as President and Rich Ecke as Vice President. Melissa Rockwell was appointed Custodian of Records, a $500 educational stipend for assessors was approved, a resolution setting the county percentage level at 100% was adopted, and the 2025‑2026 annual meeting dates were approved. The 2025 Final Equalization Table was accepted.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected John Fierro as President (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Rich Ecke as Vice President (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Rockwell as Custodian of Records (unanimous)
• Approved $500 educational stipend for assessors (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting County percentage level at 100% (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 annual meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Final Equalization Table (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The committee elected Heater as Chairman and Lira as Secretary, both by unanimous voice vote. The May 1, 2024 minutes were approved unanimously. The committee identified two polling locations needing ADA remediation, with final reports due by May 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Heater elected Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Lira elected Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• May 1, 2024 minutes approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Two polling locations identified for ADA remediation; reports due May 15, 2025
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Elections

The Sussex County Board of Elections approved several contracts for election‑software project management and for after‑hours security at the office. Approvals included technology support for primary and general elections and early‑voting staffing, as well as four separate security services. All technology contracts passed unanimously; security contracts passed with five Ayes, zero Nays and one Abstention. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 14, 2025 Re‑Organization minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $15,350 tech contract for Primary Election Logic and Accuracy testing (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $11,850 tech contract for June 10 Primary Election Early Voting support (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $15,350 tech contract for General Election Logic and Accuracy testing (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $17,775 tech contract for November 4 General Election Early Voting support (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $270 after‑hours security (4.5 hrs) – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention
• Approved $2,700 after‑hours security (45 hrs) – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention
• Approved $360 closing‑lot security (1 hr nightly for 6 nights) – 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstention

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the amended agenda, then held a public hearing and unanimously adopted a resolution limiting the 2025 county budget appropriation increase to 3.5% of the prior year’s final appropriations, with certain exceptions. The Board also authorized the clerk to advertise the adopted resolution. All motions related to the agenda, hearing, and public comment passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendments and tabling Item 11 (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on budget‑cap resolution (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution capping 2025 budget increase to 3.5% (4-0)
• Authorized clerk to advertise the adopted resolution (4-0)
• Opened floor for public comment (4-0)
• Closed floor for public comment (4-0)

Solid Waste Advisory Council

The council approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes with nine votes in favor and one abstention. It approved an administrative action to correct the name and address of the RER Supply LLC Class B & C recycling facility (10 Yes, 1 No). Motions to open and then close the meeting to public comment both passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (9 Yes, 1 Abstain)
• Approved administrative action for RER Supply LLC facility (10 Yes, 1 No)
• Opened meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes of the February 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also approved the Development Review Committee reports for February 18 and March 17, 2025, again unanimously. No vote was recorded on the Aiden Miller Estate waiver request; the matter was discussed but not decided.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Development Review Committee reports for Feb 18 and Mar 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Policy Advisory Committee

The committee approved the February 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then authorized staff to send a notice to Roxbury that the Southwinds multifamily project had been reviewed and required no further comment. Motions to open and then close the meeting to public comment were each carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized email to Roxbury on Southwinds project (unanimous)
• Opened meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the meeting agenda with all members voting in the affirmative. A motion to open the floor for public comment was passed unanimously. After comments, a motion to close the floor was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Opened public comment floor (unanimous)
• Closed public comment floor (unanimous)

Board of Taxation

The Board unanimously approved the December 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It then approved the 2025 Preliminary Equalization Table, allowing the final table to be prepared. The Board also approved the stipulation resolving the Willis vs. Township of Wantage farmland assessment appeal. The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 AM.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Preliminary Equalization Table (unanimous)
• Approved stipulation for Willis vs. Township of Wantage farmland appeal (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)