Mayor and Commmittee Agendas
June 11, 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 May 2026
- Board of Health
- Clerk
- Construction
- Dog
- Driveway
- Land Use
- Registrar
- Tax Collector
- Vacant Property Registration
- Zoning
- Authorizing Payment of Bills and Vouchers
- Resolution #96-2026
authorizing disposal of surplus property - Resolution #97-2026
renewing Liquor Licenses for 2026-2027 licensing term
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 June 11, 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
CFO Ashley Kannaley and Auditor John Mooney will review the audit.
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.
A motion is in order to approve Resolution 98-2026, a Resolution Designating County Route 519 in Sussex County, New Jersey as an Agricultural Scenic Byway.
A motion is in order to approve a Proclamation Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
Reports
- Clerk/Administrator
- Attorney
- Mayor/Committee Report
Approval of Minutes
A motion is in order to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Committee Special Meeting and Regular Meeting on May 28, 2026.
Ordinances
Ordinance #14-2026
A motion is in order to adopt Ordinance #14-2026, an ordinance appropriating the sum of $49,500.00 for the Fire Department gear and equipment updates.
Mayor VanderGroef will open the meeting to the public.
Ordinance #15-2026
A motion is in order to introduce Ordinance #15-2026, an ordinance amending the revised general ordinances of the Township of Wantage, Chapter 13, Zoning, amending §13-24.24 mandatory set-aside.
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:
- Contract negotiations