Mayor and Commmittee Agendas
April 23, 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 23, 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:
- Authorizing Payment of Bills and Vouchers
- Resolution #75-2026 authorizing refunds for block 135 lot 6.30
- Resolution #76-2026 amending Resolution #58-2026 authorizing Landscape Services for Woodbourne Park and Papakating Park to Moynihan Companies
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 23, 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.
Presentation
Certificate of Recognition presented to Father John’s Animal House
Proclamation in recognition of Animal Control Officer Melanie Monastra
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.
Reports
- Clerk/Administrator
- Attorney
- Mayor/Committee Report
Approval of Minutes
A motion is in order to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Committee Meeting on April 9, 2026.
Ordinances
Ordinance #10-2026
A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #10-2026 A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #10-2026, Establish a Permanently Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption in the Township of Wantage.
Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.
Ordinance #11-2026
A motion is in order to introduce Ordinance #11-2026, appropriating the sum of $300,000 for various roadway improvements.
Ordinance #12-2026
A motion is in order to introduce Ordinance #12-2026, appropriating the sum of $72,000 for various Capital Improvements 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.