Borough of Stanhope
Mayor and Council Regular Meeting Agenda
February 24, 2026 6:00PM
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CALL TO ORDER
SALUTE TO COLORS
OPENING STATEMENT
Adequate Notice of this Meeting has been provided according to the Open Public Meetings Act, Assembly Bill 1030. Notice of this Meeting was included in the Annual Meeting Notice sent to the New Jersey Herald and the Daily Record on January 7, 2026 and was placed on the official bulletin board in the Municipal Building.
Furthermore, notice of the change in meeting time was sent to the New Jersey Herald and the Daily Record on February 18, 2026 and was placed on the official bulletin board in the Municipal Building.
In the event the Mayor and Council have not addressed all items on this Agenda by 10:00 PM and they are of the opinion that they cannot complete the Agenda in a reasonable time period, the Mayor and Council may exercise their option to continue this meeting at an agreed to date, time and place. Please turn off all cell phones for the duration of this Meeting.
ROLL CALL: Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □ Mayor Wronko □
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (5 minutes given to each Speaker)
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
January 6, 2026 Reorganization Meeting
January 13, 2026 Work Session and Agenda Meeting
January 27, 2026 Business Meeting & Closed Session
Move/2nd __________
CORRESPONDENCE – February 2026 Move/2nd __________
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Move/2nd __________
□ Public Safety: Councilmen Wachterhauser/Riccardi
□ Finance & Administration: Councilmen Romano/Thornton
□ Community Development: Councilmen Smith/Simpson
□ Municipal Infrastructure: Councilmen Thornton/Romano
□ Information Technology: Councilmen Riccardi/Wachterhauser
□ Boards/Commissions: Councilmen Simpson/Smith
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
– Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Planner William Hamilton)
– Lenape Valley Regional High School Senior Awards
– 2026 Municipal Budget
– Environmental Commission’s Request (Student Liaison)
OLD BUSINESS:
Ordinance for Public Hearing and Final Adoption
2026-01 Amending the Borough Code, Including the Zoning Map, Rezoning Block 11802, Lot 1
as High Density Residential, and Amending Chapter 100. “Land Development, Article
XIV, Entitled “High Density Residential Zones”, Sections 100-89, 100-90 and 100-91
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
Motion to Publish in Official Newspaper: Move/2nd _________
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance for Introduction and First Reading [Public Hearing on March 10, 2026]
2026-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 “Joint Municipal Court”
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
Motion to Publish in Official Newspaper: Move/2nd _________
Resolutions:
051-26 Adopt Affirmative Marketing Plan for the Borough of Stanhope [Tabled on 2/10/26]
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
052-26 Adopt Fourth Round Affordable Housing Spending Plan [Tabled on 2/10/26]
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
053-26 Adopt the Rehabilitation Plan for the Borough of Stanhope [Tabled on 2/10/26]
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
058-26 Authorize 100% Disabled Veteran Exempt Status
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
PAYMENT OF BILLS
059-26 Authorize Payment of Bills
Move/2nd __________ Riccardi □ Romano □ Simpson □ Smith □ Thornton □ Wachterhauser □
ATTORNEY REPORT
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (5 Minutes given to each Speaker)
CLOSED SESSION
- The general nature of the subject matter(s) to be discussed is as follows:
_____ Personnel _____ Contract _____ Real Property
_____ Public Safety _____ Litigation/Potential Litigation _____ Attorney-Client
- It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter(s) will be made public at the conclusion of each individual specified subject matter.
- This resolution shall take effect immediately. Time:_____ Motion/2nd _________
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: Time ___________ Move/2nd ________________
ADJOURNMENT Time ___________ Move/2nd _______________