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Mannington committee authorizes Planning Board study of 310 Route 45 amid possible Salem Hospital redevelopment
Summary
The Mannington Township Committee on April 23 authorized the Planning Board to investigate whether parcels at 310 Route 45 (Block 53, Lots 4 and 23) should be designated a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment; the committee also amended a closed-session resolution to include contract talks about the possible redevelopment of Salem Hospital.
The Mannington Township Committee on April 23 voted to direct the township Planning Board to investigate whether parcels at 310 Route 45 (Block 53, Lots 4 and 23) should be designated a non‑condemnation area in need of redevelopment.
The resolution, moved by Patrick and seconded by Emel, instructs the Planning Board to prepare a map of the study area, hold a public hearing in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6), and receive objections and supporting evidence before making a recommendation to the Township Committee. The resolution specifies that the designation, if made, would not authorize the township to use eminent domain (the resolution frames the area as a "Non‑Condemnation Redevelopment Area").
The motion carried; the roll call recorded Asay — yes, Patrick — yes, Emel — yes. The minutes do not list votes for Horner or Mitchell in the roll-call text. The Planning Board is now authorized to begin its preliminary investigation and to set a date for the required public hearing.
Earlier in the meeting the committee amended its closed-session resolution to add "discussion of contract negotiations and attorney-client privilege relating to the possible redevelopment of the Salem Hospital." The amendment was moved by Emel, seconded by Patrick, and adopted. The closed-session resolution referenced the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) and explained that confidential matters involving pending or anticipated litigation would be disclosed after resolution or when confidentiality is no longer required.
The public-comment period was opened and closed by motion; the minutes state that no members of the public were present. Committee member Patrick also reported he had ordered door hangers from Salem County Printers to notify residents about limb chipping and pick-up procedures and to solicit feedback. The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Esther A. Mitchell, Clerk, certified that the meeting had been advertised in accordance with the Sunshine Law.
