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Oldmans Township Committee approves budget, court renewal, shared services and planning fee changes; multiple resolutions adopted
Summary
At its Dec. 11 meeting the Oldmans Township Committee approved multiple finance and administrative measures — including municipal court renewal, shared‑services trash agreement, planning‑board fee increases and software and membership actions — and listed several votes and motions adopted that evening.
Oldmans Township’s Committee on Dec. 11 approved a series of routine and substantive items including finance resolutions, a municipal court renewal, a shared‑services agreement for trash and recycling, and planning‑board fee increases.
The committee approved Resolution 2024‑146 renewing participation in the Mid‑Salem County Municipal Court for 2025 and kept Oldmans’ share at 19%. Dean Sparks noted the court’s caseload and revenue have declined in recent years, and officials said they may need to recruit additional municipalities to maintain revenue streams.
In other business the committee agreed to a one‑year renewal of GovPilot LLC software services for the Construction Department and dog licensing (Resolution 2024‑145); approved a shared‑services agreement for trash and recycling with neighboring municipalities (Resolution 2024‑147), noting a small cost increase and higher overtime charges tied to more pickups; and adopted Ordinance 2024‑15 increasing fees for planning and zoning applications to align with neighboring municipalities (Resolution 2024‑151).
Votes at a glance
- Minutes from Nov. 13 and Nov. 25: approved (motion by Dean Sparks; second by Bill Ferrell; unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑142 (Transfer of Funds): approved (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑143 (Claimant certifications change): approved (unanimous). - Ordinance 2024‑11 / Resolution 2024‑144 (2025 salary compensation): adopted (unanimous). - Payment of bills: approved (motion by Bill Ferrell; second by Dean Sparks; unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑145 (GovPilot LLC renewal): approved (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑146 (Mid‑Salem County Municipal Court renewal): approved (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑152 (Appointment of Judge Martin Whitcraft): approved (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑147 (Shared services for trash/recycling): approved (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑148 (Adoption of Ordinance 2024‑12): approved (motion carried; Mr. Ferrell abstained). - Resolution 2024‑149 (Adoption of Ordinance 2024‑13): approved (motion carried; Mr. Ferrell abstained). - Resolution 2024‑150 (Adoption of Ordinance 2024‑14): approved (motion carried; Mr. Ferrell abstained). - Membership approvals for Auburn Volunteer Fire Company (Jason Good): approved (Mr. Ferrell abstained); junior applicants (Caley Loveland, Brent Reardon): approved subject to future meeting with parents (Mr. Ferrell abstained). - Resolution 2024‑151 (Ordinance 2024‑15 planning fees): adopted (unanimous). - Resolution 2024‑153 (Executive session for contract negotiations and litigation): adopted; meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Public comments at the meeting also raised local traffic and signage concerns (truck traffic on Mill Street; weight limits over Beaver Creek; Route 130 wayfinding to reduce truck detours), a request for a memorial plaque for the Gaudreau brothers at the elementary school, and community events including a Santa run on Dec. 22 and a flag dedication Dec. 15. Officials said some signage work awaits county action or further review and that road projects (including Pedricktown‑Pennsville Road paving) are scheduled for spring 2025.
What happens next: Several adopted measures involve follow-up (contract drafts to be circulated to emergency services; junior‑member meetings required; road‑signage checks and updates). No additional public votes were scheduled during the meeting.
