Ed Potosnak

Affordable housing at 260 Davidson Avenue and 40-year PILOT

$3.5 million from the affordable housing trust fund over ten years, with PILOT revenue at 4% of gross revenue instead of full property taxes.

NESE Pipeline and Compressor Station

Unknown direct township cost, but potential legal expenses and health/environmental risks to residents.

B-I Zone Warehouse Ordinance (Ordinance No. 4507-26)

Stricter limits could reduce infrastructure strain and truck traffic, but also shrink land available for ratable commercial development.

2026 Master Plan reexamination ordinance updates

Could affect how much road paving the township can fund each year.

CY2026 Municipal Budget Adoption

The cap exception allows up to about $1.9 million more in appropriations than the standard cap would permit.

295 Cedar Grove Lane 16-lot subdivision

Fourteen new homes would expand the tax base while adding service and school population demands.

New Brunswick Road parking and snow plowing complaints

Repairs to the Van Wickle parking lot asphalt could carry a township cost, not yet estimated.

Affordable Housing Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances

Inclusionary districts can affect developer costs and housing prices, but no specific figures were provided.

4th Round Affordable Housing Planning Support

Up to $30,000 in additional planner services for affordable housing matters.

Road Asset Management Software Purchase

Up to $43,654 for a one-year contract.

NJ Safe and Secure Communities Grant for Police

$45,150 in state grant funding, with the township matching fringe benefits.

Wilf Campus Developer's Agreement

Not specified in the agenda materials.

Somerset County Recycling Agreement

Not specified in the agenda materials.

2026 Boards, Committees and Commissions Vacancies

New Brunswick Road Resurfacing Grant

If awarded, the state grant covers resurfacing costs rather than township funds.

Hamilton Street/Home Street intersection safety

No cost figures yet — sign installation will require county coordination.

First-quarter property taxes due

First-quarter tax payments due by February 10 grace period.

Interest Rate on Delinquent Taxes

Determines the penalty cost for residents and businesses that fall behind on property tax payments.

Professional Services Contracts for 2026

Combined professional services spending of roughly $2.4 million across attorney, engineer, auditor, prosecutor, and consulting contracts.

Approval of Warrants - January 27, 2026

Resolution #26-067 - Introduction of CY2026 Hamilton Street SID Budget

Adoption of Consent Agenda Resolutions #26-068 through #26-075

Appointment of Samuel Loos to Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

National Human Trafficking Awareness Month (Kharazi)

Muslim American Heritage Month (Kharazi)

Resolution #26-068 - Authorize Tax/Water Title Lien Redemptions

Resolution #26-070 - Award Competitive Contract - Road Asset Management Software (MC-COM-0029-25) - February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027 - Vialytics Americas Inc - Amount Not to Exceed $43,654.00

Resolution #26-071 - Award/Amend Competitive Contract - Recreation and Enrichment Programs (MC-COM-0003-23 S4) - Various Vendors - January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 - Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00

Resolution #26-073 - Authorize Grant Application/Accept Funding - NJ Safe and Secure Communities Grant Project #26-1808 - $45,150.00 with a Match of Fringe Benefits - February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2027.

Resolution #26-075 - Authorizing Agreement between Township of Franklin and County of Somerset for Recycling Pickup January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Resolution #26-036 - Authorize Executive Session (Tax Assessor Interviews & Williams Transco)

Approval of Warrants - January 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 4487-26 - Code Revision and Codification

Ordinance No. 4488-26 - Water Curb Connection Capital Fees

Ordinance No. 4489-26 - MFIZ-4 Inclusionary Zone (Royal Somerset)

Ordinance No. 4490-26 - MFIZ-2 Inclusionary Zone (Pomegranate Investments)

Ordinance No. 4491-26 - MFIZ-1 Inclusionary Zone (Apartment Conversion)

Ordinance No. 4492-26 - MFIZ-5 Inclusionary Zone (Dunbar)

Ordinance No. 4493-26 - Franklin Boulevard Redevelopment Plan

Adopt Resolution #26-036

Return to Open Meeting

Limit Council Comments & Reports to One (1) Minute Per Speaker

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Approval of Warrants

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adoption on first reading, posting, publication of the foregoing ordinances in accordance with law and the public hearing and final adoption of said ordinance at a meeting of the Township Council to b

Adopt Consent Agenda

Resolution #26-036 - Authorize Executive Session (Tax Assessor Interviews & Williams Transco)

Approval of Warrants - January 13, 2026

Ordinance No. 4487-26 - Code Revision and Codification

Ordinance No. 4488-26 - Water Curb Connection Capital Fees

Ordinance No. 4489-26 - MFIZ-4 Inclusionary Zone (Royal Somerset)

Ordinance No. 4490-26 - MFIZ-2 Inclusionary Zone (Pomegranate Investments)

Ordinance No. 4491-26 - MFIZ-1 Inclusionary Zone (Apartment Conversion)

Ordinance No. 4492-26 - MFIZ-5 Inclusionary Zone (Dunbar)

Ordinance No. 4493-26 - Franklin Boulevard Redevelopment Plan

Consent Agenda (Resolutions #26-037 through #26-066)