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Carneys Point adopts amended food-truck rules after residents warn of impact on nonprofits
Summary
The township adopted Ordinance 1085 amending food-truck regulations (annual fee retained, one-day event fee set at $25) and kept a requirement for background checks; nonprofit representatives and residents urged waivers and said fees could jeopardize small events.
The Committee adopted Ordinance 1085, an amendment regulating food trucks that retains an annual fee ($500) and establishes a $25 fee for one-day events. Mayor Bomba said the ordinance was modeled on neighboring townships' rules and that the Fire Department requested the change to support an upcoming event.
Several nonprofit representatives and residents urged flexibility. Elaine Voyles of the Woman's Club said, "Vendors don't make much at these events," and Barbara Bowser said the ordinance "will hurt all non-profits and community events as a whole." Amy Secreto of Pine Street asked what prompted background checks; Anne Telsey (solicitor) and Clerk Proffitt noted background checks were a longstanding part of the township's vendors and peddlers rules. The ordinance passed on a roll-call vote with Mr. Brown, Mrs. Martin, Mr. Martin and Mayor Bomba voting yes and Dr. Johnson abstaining.
