Michael Mignone

Tennis court reconditioning at Community Park

Bid value expected to exceed the $53,000 formal bidding threshold.

Oakland Drive sewer backups and misaligned lateral connections

Unknown until the Sewer Utility investigates; repairs could be significant.

Unpermitted auto repair operation in Chestnut Glen

Property values in the area could jump with new townhomes, but we might lose a long-standing local business.

Overdevelopment concerns raised

The resident argues added homes raise school, road and service costs that feed property tax increases.

Deer carcass removal service

The service costs the township $67 per removal through a shared county cooperative.

Online tax sale hosting services

No dollar figures were discussed at the meeting.

Workers' compensation matters

Property tax increase concerns

Resident bills rose roughly $412 (per the business administrator's review).

New senior transport bus

The bid amount wasn't stated on the recording.

Disabled veteran property tax exemptions

About $7,877 in 2026 taxes canceled for the two households, plus small 2025 credits.

ShopRite loading dock noise complaints

No cost to the township yet; enforcement could fall on the property owner.

$400,000 grant for a new electric senior bus

Grant-funded, so seniors get a new bus without a hit to local property taxes.

Lakeland Road connector trail moves forward

Covered largely by federal grant funds; local costs are limited to the balance of the project.

Township-wide data center ban adopted

No direct cost to taxpayers; the ban shapes what can be built in town going forward.

Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 6082.10

Acquisition of 120 East Church Street

Purchase price to be determined through contract negotiation; costs not yet disclosed.

Disabled veteran tax relief

Foregone revenue of about $12,735 across 2026 and 2027 for one property.

National Opioid Settlement funds

$90,999.20 added to 2026 budget revenue.

Pumpkin Festival road closure

National Night Out and community events

Resolution 2610-399 — Closed session (workers' compensation)

Bid awards — tennis court reconditioning and online tax sale hosting

Consent agenda

Adoption of meeting minutes

Consent agenda

Motion to adjourn

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Proclamation

Ordinance 0-26-17 — Blackwood West Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 4 (first reading)

Consent Agenda

Adjournment

Accept minutes of August 10 and August 24, 2026 meetings

Accept bid for Lakeland Road trail construction management/inspection services

Accept Lakeland Road connector trail construction bids

Adopt Ordinance O-26-16 prohibiting data centers township-wide

Adopt consent agenda (resolutions R-26:09-338 through R-26:09-353)

Accept the 2025 township audit

O-26-14 Sewer Utility Bond Ordinance — Adoption

O-26-15 Purchase of 120 East Church Street Property — Adoption

O-26-16 Data Center Prohibition Ordinance — First Reading

R-26:08-315 Payment of Bills

Resolution 2610-399 — Closed session (workers' compensation)

Bid awards — tennis court reconditioning and online tax sale hosting

Consent agenda

Ordinance 0-26-17 — Blackwood West Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 4 (first reading)

Consent Agenda

Accept minutes of August 10 and August 24, 2026 meetings

Accept bid for Lakeland Road trail construction management/inspection services

Accept Lakeland Road connector trail construction bids

Adopt Ordinance O-26-16 prohibiting data centers township-wide

Adopt consent agenda (resolutions R-26:09-338 through R-26:09-353)

Accept the 2025 township audit

O-26-14 Sewer Utility Bond Ordinance — Adoption

O-26-15 Purchase of 120 East Church Street Property — Adoption

O-26-16 Data Center Prohibition Ordinance — First Reading

Adoption of meeting minutes

Abstained from the June 22 meeting minutes

Acceptance of Bid Report — 2026 Road Improvement Program

First Reading — Ordinance 0-2026-10 (Salary Amendment, Part-Time Collection Systems License Operator)

Consent Agenda

Resolution 2026-06-235

adopt, seconded by Mrs. Grace-Love

adopt, seconded by Mrs. Grace-Love

Acceptance of Minutes (April 13 and April 27, 2026)

R-26:05-183 — Adoption of the 2026 Calendar Year Budget

amend

R-26:05-173 — Amendment to the 2026 Municipal Budget

Bid acceptance — Jake's Law Playground at Valleybrook

Consent agenda — Resolutions R-26:04-151 through R-26:04-162

adopt

Adoption of Ordinance O-26-09 — Sewer Utility Bond ($1,820,930)

Adoption of minutes (Feb 9 workshop/regular and Feb 25, 2026)

Adopt O-26-07 — handicap parking amendment (1601 Coventry Place)

Adopt O-26-08 — $10.4 million capital bond ordinance

Introduce O-26-09 — $1.8 million sewer utility bond ordinance

Amend R-26:03-109 (corrected performance guarantee amount)

Adopt consent agenda (R-26:03-107 through R-26:03-113)

Resolution R-26:03-091 — Executive Closed Session

O-26-04 — 2026 Budget Cap Bank Ordinance (Adopted)

O-26-05 — Affordable Housing Fees Ordinance (Adopted)

O-26-06 — Affordable Housing Procedural and Eligibility Requirements (Adopted)

O-26-08 — $10.4 Million Capital Bond Ordinance (Introduced)

Consent Agenda (as amended) — R-26:03-092 through R-26:03-101

R-26:03-102 — Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan (Adopted)

Adoption of Ordinance O-26-03 — $3,000,000 open space bond ordinance (Hider Lane)

First reading of Ordinance O-26-04 — 2026 budget cap increase to 3.5%

First reading of Ordinance O-26-05 — affordable housing fees and procedures

First reading of Ordinance O-26-06 — affordable housing procedural and eligibility requirements

Consent agenda approval

Resolution R-2602-087 — Fair Share Housing Center settlement agreement

Resolution R-2602-088 — referral of affordable housing fees ordinance to Planning Board

Resolution R-2602-089 — referral of affordable housing eligibility ordinance to Planning Board