Mayor and Commmittee Agendas
January 22, 2026

Consent Agenda

Consent agenda for the meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, held at the Municipal Building, 888 State Highway 23, Wantage, NJ at 7 PM on January 22, 2026.

All items listed below are considered routine in nature, and shall be considered for approval under one motion. Prior to roll call on approval of these items, the mayor shall open the meeting to the committee. If any member of the committee desires separate discussion and/or action on any item listed below, separate discussion and consideration.

Resolutions

Approval for the Following Actions:

1. Monthly Reports December 2025
   • Board of Health
   • Clerk
   • Construction
   • Driveway
   • Land Use
   • Registrar
   • Tax Collector
   • Vacant Property Registration
   • Zoning
2. Authorizing Payment of Bills and Vouchers
3. Resolution #20-2026 authorizing refunds for Certificate 25-0002, redemption and Certificate 25-00022, premium return
4. Resolution #21-2026 authorizing refunds for block 12.01 lot 6.12
5. Resolution #22-2026 agreement between Wantage Township and SCUMA for CRP to certify the 2025 annual recycling tonnage report
6. Resolution #23-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00001 covering the lost certificate
7. Resolution #24-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00002 covering the lost certificate
8. Resolution #25-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00003 covering the lost certificate
9. Resolution #26-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00004 covering the lost certificate
10. Resolution #27-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00007 covering the lost certificate
11. Resolution #28-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00008 covering the lost certificate
12. Resolution #29-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00009 covering the lost certificate
13. Resolution #30-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00010 covering the lost certificate
14. Resolution #31-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00011 covering the lost certificate
15. Resolution #32-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00012 covering the lost certificate
16. Resolution #33-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00013 covering the lost certificate
17. Resolution #34-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00014 covering the lost certificate
18. Resolution #35-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00015 covering the lost certificate
19. Resolution #36-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00016 covering the lost certificate
20. Resolution #37-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00017 covering the lost certificate
21. Resolution #38-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00018 covering the lost certificate
22. Resolution #39-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00020 covering the lost certificate
23. Resolution #40-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00021 covering the lost certificate
24. Resolution #41-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00022 covering the lost certificate
25. Resolution #42-2026 authorizing to issue an appropriate duplicate tax sale certificate 25-00023 covering the lost certificate
26. Resolution #43-2026 transfer resolution
27. Resolution #44-2026 accepting final and complete the improvements to Layton Rd Section I and Section II and authorizing release of retainage to Riverview Paving
28. Resolution #45-2026 authorizing the release of final fifty percent of the approved payment to Habitat for Humanity from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund

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Regular Meeting Agenda

Agenda for a meeting of the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Wantage, held at the Municipal Building, 888 Route 23, Wantage, New Jersey, at 7 PM on January 22, 2026.

Mayor VanderGroef will call the meeting to order; Clerk will call the roll.
Mayor VanderGroef will state, "This meeting is being held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231. It has been properly advertised and posted, and certified by the Clerk".
Mayor VanderGroef will invite all present to Salute the Flag.

Consent Agenda

At this time, The Mayor will request that the governing body Review the Consent Agenda. If any member of the governing body desires an item to be removed, the Township Clerk shall remove said item, which shall be considered separately, with the removal of PO #21784 for Bassani Power Equipment LLC in the amount of $120.45.

A Motion is in order to approve PO# 21784 for Bassani Power Equipment LLC in the amount of $120.45.

A motion is in order to approve Resolution #46-2026, to apply for a grant from the NJ DCS for approximately $100,000 for constructing Papakating baseball field #2.

Reports

1. Clerk/Administrator
2. Attorney
3. Mayor/Committee Report

Approval of Minutes

A motion is in order to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Committee Re-Org Meeting and Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026.

A motion is in order to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Committee Special Meeting on January 16, 2026.

Ordinances

A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #01-2026, an Ordinance to exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation limits and to Establish a Cap Bank

Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.

A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #02-2026, an Ordinance establishing salary and wage ranges of officials and employees of the Township of Wantage

Open Public Session

The Mayor will open the meeting to the public at this time, for any questions or comments involving the good and welfare of the community. To help facilitate an orderly meeting and to permit the opportunity for anyone who wishes to be heard, please limit your comments to four minutes. Additional time may be granted, at the sole discretion of the Mayor and Committee. If you are reading from a prepared statement, or presenting a written document, please provide a copy to the Clerk’s office after making your comments, so it may be properly reflected in the minutes. After all persons have had an opportunity to address the governing body, the Mayor will close the meeting to the public and the Governing body will return to the regular order of business.

Executive Session

A motion is for the Mayor and Committee of Wantage Township to enter into Executive Session to discuss the following items:

1. Shared Service
2. Real property

Adjournment