Wantage Township Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
January 28, 2026 Agenda
Agenda for the Wantage Township Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting to be held at the Wantage Township Municipal Building, 888 State Highway Route 23, Wantage, N.J., on January 28, 2026.
Call to Order
2025 Recreation Board President Warren Wisse will call the meeting to order.
Open Public Meetings Act Compliance
Mr. Wisse will state, "This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public laws of 1975 Chapter 231. It has been properly advertised and certified."
Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Wisse will ask everyone to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
| Name | Present | Absent |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel “Buz” Cullinane | _____ | _____ |
| Donna-Sherie Gotland | _____ | _____ |
| Heather Hill | _____ | _____ |
| Gary Margiotta | _____ | _____ |
| Susan Weiss | _____ | _____ |
| Warren Wisse | _____ | _____ |
| Daryl Wuhrl | _____ | _____ |
Nominations
Nominations for Board President
Mr. Wisse will open the floor for nominations to the position of President for 2026. The newly selected President for 2026 shall assume the Chair’s seat at this time.
Nominations for Board Vice President
The Board President will call for nominations to the office of Vice President for The Board of Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee for 2026.
Appointments for the Board of Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee
The following volunteers have been approved for the terms listed by the Mayor and Committeemen as follows:
| Name | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Wisse | regular member | thru 12/31/2026 |
| Darryl Wuhrl | regular member | thru 12/31/2026 |
| Susan Weiss | regular member | thru 12/31/2028 |
| Gary Margiotta | regular member | thru 12/31/2028 |
| Heather Hill | regular member | thru 12/31/2027 |
| Donna-Sherie Gotland | alternate member | thru 12/31/2026 |
| Daniel Cullinane | alternate member | thru 12/31/2027 |
Appointment of the Board Secretary
The Board President will nominate Nicole Dunn to the position of Secretary for the Board of Recreation for the year 2026. A motion will be made to approve the appointment of Nicole Dunn.
Meeting Schedule for the Board of Recreation
Motion to establish and approve the regular meeting nights of the Wantage Board of Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee as being the fourth Wednesday of each month, held at the Wantage Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. 2026 meeting dates established as follows:
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 22, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- July 22, 2026
- August 26, 2026
- September 23, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December (no meeting)
- January 27, 2027 (Reorganization Meeting)
Naming the Official Media for Recreational Public Notices
Motion to name the Township of Wantage website as the Recreation Department’s official location for posting all recreational public notices, event dates & times.
https://www/wantagetwp.com
https://www.wantagetwp.com/committees/recreation/
New Business
Recreation Events
Dates to be established for yearly Wantage Township recreation events with designated chairperson for each event:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Spring Plant Exchange
- Township Garage Sale
- Wantage Township Pageants
- Wantage Day Day – not 8/15/26 (tractor parade)
- Movie Nights in the Park
- Fishing Contest Date
- Pickleball Tournament
- Fall Fishing trip or Casino Bus trip (Spring?)
- Family Fun 5K Race Date
- Fall Plant Exchange
- Christmas Tree Lighting Date
Old Business
- Wantage Tree Lighting
Open Public Session
The President will open the meeting to the public, for any questions or comments.
Committee Member Reports
Approval of Minutes
November 19, 2025 minutes.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.