Mayor and Commmittee Agendas
May 14, 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 May 14, 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:
- Monthly Reports April 2026
- Board of Health
- Clerk
- Construction
- Dog
- Driveway
- Land Use
- Registrar
- Tax Collector
- Vacant Property Registration
- Zoning
- Authorizing Payment of Bills and Vouchers
- Resolution #77-2026
authorizing refunds for Certificate 25-00020 - Resolution #78-2026
authorizing cancellation of Municipal certificate of sale #25-00019 - Resolution #79-2026
authorizing a disabled veteran tax exemption for Block 141 Lot 1.03 - Resolution #80-2026
approving catering permit for MMA Bar, LLC d/b/a/ Thirsty Farmer - Resolution #81-2026
approving outdoor event license for Green Valley Farms for a Rodeo - Resolution #82-2026
approving outdoor event license for Green Valley Farms for a Wedding - Resolution #83-2026
Certification of the 2025 Annual Audit - Resolution #84-2026
approving the Corrective Action Plan implemented as a result of the 2025 Municipal Audit Report - Resolution #85-2026
authorizing cancellation of Grant Receivables and Reserves - Resolution #86-2026
authorizing the cancellation of the Reserve for Revaluation of Real Property in the Current Fund Balance sheet and returning the balance to Fund Balance - Resolution #87-2026
confirming receipt of all state funds for Senior Citizens’ and Veterans’ deductions and authorizing cancellation of any remaining balance - Resolution #88-2026
authorizing the cancellation of unexpended Trust Fund Balances to the Current Fund - Resolution #89-2026
authorizing cancellation of stale dated reconciliation items for the Current Fund in the Township of Wantage - Resolution #00-2026
awarding contract for Wantage Township of asbestos removal
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 May 14, 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 #22083 for C&E Tires in the amount of $591.04.
A Motion is in order to approve PO#22083 for C&E Tires in the amount of $591.04.
A motion is in order to approve Resolution #91-2026, a resolution urging the New Jersey State Legislature and Governor to repeal the gas tax escalator and restore accountability to fuel tax increases.
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 23, 2026.
Ordinances
Ordinance #11-2026
A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #11-2026, appropriating the sum of $300,000 for various roadway improvements.
Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.
Ordinance #12-2026
A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #12-2026, appropriating the sum of $72,000 for various Capital Improvements in the Township of Wantage.
Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.
Ordinance #13-2026
A motion is in order to introduce Ordinance #13-2026 an ordinance to amend and supplement the provisions of Chapter 5 “Licensing of Dog” §5-2.7 “Late Fees” 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.
Executive Session
A motion is for the Mayor and Committee of Wantage Township to enter into Executive Session to discuss the following items:
- Real property
- Personnel