STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, June 16, 2026
Executive Session: 6:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 P.M.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87830809012
OPENING STATEMENT: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided according to the Open Public Meetings Act, Assembly Bill 1030. Notice of this meeting was included in the Annual Meeting Notice to the public and sent to the press on January 6, 2026, placed on the Official Bulletin Board at the Municipal Building, and posted electronically on the Stillwater Website.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Stillwater, County of Sussex, New Jersey as follows:
1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the hereinafter-specified subject matter(s).
2. The general nature of the subject matter(s) to be discussed is as follows:
__X_ Personnel ___ Contract ___ Real Property _X_Litigation/Potential Litigation
__X_ Attorney Client _____ Public Safety
3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter(s) will be made public at the conclusion of each individual specified subject matter.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Time ___________
Motion/2nd__________/___________
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RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Time ________ Motion/2nd__________/___________
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FLAG SALUTE:
PROCLAMATION: PROCLAMATION HONORING PENNY HOLENSTEIN UPON HER RETIREMENT
PROCLAMATION: AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Committeeman David Manser
Committeewoman Lisa Chammings
Committeeman George Scott
Deputy Mayor Dawn Delaney
Mayor Vera Rumsey
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION (Agenda items only – 5 min time limit)
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING & FINAL ADOPTION
ORDINANCE 2026-08 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER, COUNTY OF SUSSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING, SUPPLEMENTING AND REVISING ORDINANCE § 240-134 ENTITLED “CANNABIS”
Open to the Public Motion/2nd_________/__________
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Closed to the Public
Adoption Motion/2nd_________/__________
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NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING
ORDINANCE 2026-09 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE AND SUPPLEMENT THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER, COUNTY OF SUSSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 212 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE ENTITLED “GAS FRANCHISE” [Second Public Hearing & Final Adoption July 21, 2026]
Introduction Motion/2nd_________/__________
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Open for public hearing Motion/2nd_________/__________
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Close to the public and continue hearing on July 21, 2026
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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ORDINANCE 2026-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER TO INCLUDE AND DESIGNATE DATA CENTERS AS A NON-PERMITTED USE IN ALL ZONES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER[Public Hearing & Final Adoption on July 21, 2026]
Introduction Motion/2nd_________/__________
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ORDINANCE 2026-11 ORDINANCE MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FROM CAPITAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY [Public Hearing & Final Adoption on July 21, 2026]
Introduction Motion/2nd_________/__________
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ORDINANCE 2026-12 CAPITAL ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $24,000.00 FOR TOOL
PURCHASES TO OUTFIT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS[Public Hearing & Final Adoption on July 21, 2026]
Introduction Motion/2nd_________/__________
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RESOLUTION 2026-102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SHARED SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX FOR DEICING MATERIALS
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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RESOLUTION 2026-103 MAYOR’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF KERI KLAMERUS AS A MEMBER OF THE RECREATION COMMISSION WITH COMMITTEE CONCURRENCE
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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RESOLUTION 2026-104 RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS 2026-2027
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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RESOLUTION 2026-105 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER
TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MATTHEW LAMBERT
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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RESOLUTION 2026-106 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN STILLWATER TOWNSHIP AND FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP AND PROVIDING THE REQUIRED THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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CONSENT AGENDA – All items with an Asterisk (*) are considered to be routine
and non-controversial in nature. All such items will be handled by one (1) motion, one (1) second, and one (1) vote. There will be no separate discussion of any of these items unless a Committee member requests the same, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
*MINUTES: May 19, 2026 Regular & Executive Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026 Workshop Regular & Executive Meeting Minutes
*CORRESPONDENCE-
- Township of Frelinghuysen Ordinance 2026-07-AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRELINGHUYSEN, IN THE COUNTY OF WARREN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE AND DESIGNATE DATA CENTERS AS A PROHIBITED USE IN ALL ZONES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF FRELINGHUYSEN
- Hampton Township Ordinance 2026-13- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAMPTER 108, ENTITLED “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON, COUNTY OF SUSSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO PROHIBIT DATA CENTERS IN ALL ZONES
- Hampton Township Resolution 2026-61- URGING THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO REPEAL THE GAS TAX ESCALATOR AND RESTORE ACCOUNTABILITY TO FUEL TAX INCREASES
- Hampton Township Ordinance 2026-09- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 108, ENTITLES “ZONING” OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON, COUNTY OF SUSSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO PERMIT HORSES, PONIES, LARGE ANIMALS AND FOWL AS ACCESSORY USES IN CERTAIN ZONES SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS
*REPORTS:
1. Liquor License Renewal Report- May 2026
2. Recreation Commission Report – May 2026
3. Board of Health Receipts –May 2026
4. Vacant/Abandoned Property Registration Report – May 2026
5. Convenience Center Report – May 2026
6. Registrar Report – May 2026
7. Certified Copies Report – May 2026
8. ACO Report – May 2026
9. Tax Collector’s Report-May 2026
10. Office of Construction Official Report- May 2026
11. Zoning Officer’s Report- May 2026
12. Sussex County Health Department Report- May 2026
13. Sussex County Health Department Monthly Rabies Data Report- May 2026
14. DPW Monthly Report- May 2026
*RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 2026-107 AUTHORIZING REFUND OF PLANNING BOARD ESCROW ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION 2026-108 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE REDEMPTION FOR TAX SALE CERTIFICATES 16-03 AND 0094 FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT OLD FOUNDRY ROAD AND 992 OLD FOUNDRY ROAD, STILLWATER, NEW JERSEY 07860
RESOLUTION 2026-109 A RESOLUTION URGING THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO REPEAL THE GAS TAX ESCALATOR AND RESTORE ACCOUNTABILITY TO FUEL TAX INCREASES
RESOLUTION 2026-110 MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL OLDENBURG AS A MEMBER OF THE STILLWATER AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH COMMITTEE CONCURRENCE
RESOLUTION 2026-111 RESOLUTION RE: REQUESTING GOVERNOR MIKIE SHERRILL RESTORE FULL FUNDING TO THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF CONSERVATION
RESOLUTION 2026-112 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2026-100 ENTITLED “RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STILLWATER AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN CHERNES AS PART-TIME SEASONAL DPW LABORER”
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
- Meeting Room Microphones
- Cameras for park
- Draft Ordinance Short Term Rentals
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION (any subject – 5-minute limit)
PUBLIC SESSION CLOSED
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
BILLS LIST #11 $ 615,342.76
RESOLUTION 2026-113 Authorizing Payment of Bills
Motion/2nd_________/__________
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ADJOURNMENT
Time ________ Motion/2nd___________/____________
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