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Township adopts multiple ordinances, schedules March hearings; consent agenda and firefighter appointments approved
Summary
Middletown Township Committee on Feb. 17 adopted three ordinances on second reading, introduced two new ordinances for a March 16 public hearing, and approved a consent agenda (resolutions 26-78 through 26-89) including firefighter appointments. Public hearings drew no speakers.
Middletown Township Committee on Feb. 17 adopted three ordinances on their second and final readings, introduced two additional ordinances for public hearings on March 16, and approved a consent agenda that included firefighter appointments.
The clerk opened the public hearing on Ordinance 2026-3495, authorizing a right-of-way encroachment easement for preexisting conditions at Block 410, Lot 1117 (Hamilton Avenue). With no members of the public stepping forward, the committee closed the public portion and approved the ordinance on a roll-call vote. The clerk repeated the same procedure for Ordinance 2026-3496 (amending development standards for Block 811, Lot 371008 on State Highway 35) and Ordinance 2026-3497 (to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank under NJSA 40A:4-45.14). Each ordinance passed on second and final reading after unanimous 'yes' votes from the committee members polled.
The committee also introduced Ordinance 2026-3498, regulating parking on Briarcliff Drive, and Ordinance 2026-3499, amending rates for additional solid waste and recycling carts. Both ordinances were moved, seconded, and carried on first reading; public hearings were scheduled for March 16, 2026.
The clerk asked the committee to adopt a consent agenda that included resolutions 26-78 through 26-89 and firefighter appointments. The motion carried on a roll-call vote and the appointments were approved.
Why it matters: The adopted ordinances change local development rules and put budget-related authority in place that the township may use if needed; the introductions set the schedule for public comment on parking and waste-rate changes. The consent agenda advances routine personnel and administrative matters without separate debate.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 2026-3495 (ROW encroachment easement for Block 410 Lot 1117, Hamilton Avenue) — Approved on second and final reading; no public speakers. - Ordinance 2026-3496 (Amendment to Chapter 540 — development standards for Block 811 Lot 371008, State Highway 35) — Approved on second and final reading; no public speakers. - Ordinance 2026-3497 (Authorize exceeding municipal appropriation limits and establish a cap bank) — Approved on second and final reading. The clerk referenced NJSA 40A:4-45.14. - Ordinance 2026-3498 (Parking regulations — Briarcliff Drive) — Introduced; public hearing set for 03/16/2026. - Ordinance 2026-3499 (Solid waste/recycling cart rates) — Introduced; public hearing set for 03/16/2026. - Consent agenda (Res. 26-78 through 26-89, including firefighter appointments) — Adopted.
Recorded roll-call participants (as polled by the clerk during votes): Committeeman Clark; Committeewoman Kratz; Deputy Mayor Heibeau; Mayor Perry. Each item recorded affirmative votes from those members in the spoken roll calls.
Next steps: The introduced ordinances will return for public hearings on March 16, 2026. The ordinances adopted on second reading are now effective per township procedures unless otherwise noted in the ordinance texts.
