Mayor and Commmittee Agendas
April 9, 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 April 9, 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 March 2026
   • Board of Health
   • Clerk
   • Construction
   • Dog
   • Driveway
   • Land Use
   • Registrar
   • Tax Collector
   • Vacant Property Registration
   • Zoning
2. Authorizing Payment of Bills and Vouchers
3. Resolution #70-2026 authorizing a disabled Veteran Tax exemption
4. Resolution #71-2026 authorizing refunds Certificate 24-00001 and 25-00002

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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 April 9, 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 #22026 for Bassani Power & Equipment in the amount of $150.12.

A Motion is in order to approve PO#22026 for Bassani Power & Equipment in the amount of $150.12.

A motion is in order to approve Resolution #72-2026 to amend Municipal Budget for the Year 2026.

A motion is in order to approve Resolution #73-2026 a Resolution authorizing the submission of a 2026 Sussex County Trails Grant application for the Papakating Park and Woodbourne Park Trail Project

2026 Budget Presentation

A Motion is in order to adopt Resolution #74-2026, the 2026 Wantage Township Municipal Budget.

Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.

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 Meeting on March 26, 2026.

Ordinances

Ordinance #10-2026

A motion is in order to introduce Ordinance #10-2026 to Establish a Permanently Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption in 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.

Adjournment