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Byram Council introduces zoning, property-sale ordinances and approves routine permits and a $721,100 BAN
Summary
At the May 6 meeting the council introduced three ordinances for first reading to update zoning procedures and authorize property sales, approved consent agenda items including raffle licenses and Resolution Nos. 089–092, and authorized Bond Anticipation Notes not exceeding $721,100.
The Byram Township Council on May 6 introduced three ordinances for first reading and set them for final consideration at its May 20 meeting.
One ordinance would amend Chapter 240 (Zoning) to update the application checklist, modify requirements for air-conditioning condensers as accessory structures and remove references to the Architectural Review Committee, transferring those functions to the Planning Board. Two additional ordinances would authorize sale of township-owned properties not needed for public use—one to the highest bidder and another allowing conveyance of certain nonconforming contiguous properties to adjoining owners. Each ordinance was carried for further consideration on May 20.
Council also approved a routine consent agenda that included raffle licenses for Lenape Valley Jr. Football & Cheerleading Program Inc. and the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council, and Resolutions No. 089-2025 through 092-2025. The consent agenda record lists Resolution No. 089-2025 authorizing the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes of the Township not to exceed $721,100. The council approved the consent agenda and the bill list by unanimous vote on motions by Councilwoman Franco and seconded by Councilman Proctor.
The meeting included recognition of police officers’ service awards for PTL Derek Kuncken (5 years), Chief Guy Mariani (5 years, Gold Numeral "25"), and Detective Christopher Spaldo (5 years). Township Manager Joseph Sabatini announced a June 6 grand opening for the CO Park All-Inclusive Playground and said the draft Fair Share Plan will be sent by the end of the month.
No final ordinances were adopted on May 6; all three were scheduled for final passage consideration on May 20, 2025.
