On the agenda: Washington meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 1)

AGENDA
BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NJ
Date: September 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE
The requirements of the Open Public Meetings Law, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 have been satisfied
in that adequate notice of this meeting has been published in the Daily Record and Star Ledger
and posted on the Boroughs website stating the time, place and purpose of the meeting as required
by law.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL Brown, France, Gorshkov, Infinito, Matteo, Musick and Cox.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
August 18, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT-AGENDA ITEMS
REPORTS
Staff, Boards, Committee Reports

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Agenda-Continued
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Firefighters Application: Joshua Bowlby
ORDINANCE 1st Reading
Public Hearing and Adoption: September 15, 2026
2026-19 Flock Cameras
ORDINANCE 2nd Reading
(Public Hearing and Adoption)
2026-16 Ordinance Amending the Washington Borough Downtown Redevelopment Plan To
Permit Mixed Use Projects Consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations With Convenience
Stores With Residential Units on the upper Stories
2026-17 Capital Improvement-Bucket Truck
2026-18 Amending Film Ready Standards
RESOLUTIONS
2026-101 Lien Redemption
2026-102 Purchase of Equipment-Caterpillar
2026-103 Trick or Treat
2026-104 Audit (2025) Certification
2026-105 Shade Tree Grant Application
2026-106 Corrective Action Plan
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
COUNCIL REMARKS AND DISCUSSIONS
MEETING RECAP-Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION-if needed
ADJOURNMENT

______ P.M.

Next Meeting: September 15, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-19 (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF WARREN,
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CREATING CHAPTER 71 “SECURITY CAMERAS AND
OTHER RECORDING DEVICES” REGULATING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
RECOGNITION SYSTEMS, PROHIBITING THEIR INSTALLATION ON MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, AND ESTABLISHING NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE USE
WHEREAS, Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems, including those
manufactured and operated by Flock Safety and commonly known as “Flock Cameras”, capture
and store images of vehicles, license plates, timestamps, and vehicle characteristics; and
WHEREAS, ALPR systems differ substantially from ordinary consumer security cameras
because they systematically collect, analyze, and transmit vehicle-movement data to remote
databases accessible to law enforcement and third parties; and
WHEREAS, the deployment of ALPR systems on municipal property or within municipal
rights-of-way may create concerns regarding privacy, civil liberties, data retention, surveillance,
and the tracking of residents, visitors, and motorists; and
WHEREAS, municipalities have a legitimate governmental interest in regulating surveillance
technologies within their jurisdiction to protect the public, ensure transparency, and maintain
trust; and
WHEREAS, private property owners may choose to install ALPR systems, but such systems
have community-wide impacts and therefore warrant reasonable notice requirements to ensure
that residents, customers, and visitors are aware of their presence;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of the Municipality as follows:
Chapter 71 to be entitled “Security Cameras and other Recording Devices” as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A. “Automated License Plate Recognition System” or “ALPR System” Means any device,
camera, or system that captures still or video images of vehicles. license plates or humans;
analyzes, identifies, or classifies vehicle or individual characteristics; and transmits, stores, or
shares such data with external databases, law enforcement agencies, or third parties.
B. “Municipal Property” Means any land, building, facility, park, structure, equipment, or
other real or personal property owned, leased, or controlled by the municipality.

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C. “Municipal Right-of-Way” Means any public street, roadway, sidewalk, easement, or other
area dedicated for public travel or municipal use, including poles, traffic signals, streetlights,
signage, or other municipal infrastructure located therein.
D. “Private ALPR System” Means any ALPR System installed or operated on private property
by a homeowner, business, institution, association, or other private entity.
E. “Consumer Security Camera” Means a non-ALPR camera commonly used by homeowners
or small businesses, including but not limited to Ring, Wyze, Nest, Blink, Arlo, or similar
devices, that record general video footage but do not automatically scan, analyze, identify, or
transmit license plate or vehicle-movement data to external databases.
SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON MUNICIPAL INSTALLATION AND USE
2.1 Prohibition on Municipal Property
No ALPR System shall be installed, operated, or maintained on any Municipal Property.
2.2 Prohibition in Municipal Rights-of-Way
No ALPR System shall be installed, operated, or maintained within any Municipal
Right-of-Way.
2.3 Exceptions
The prohibitions set forth in this Section shall not apply to:
A. Temporary use of ALPR Systems pursuant to a judicial warrant; or
B. ALPR Systems installed or operated by county, state, or federal agencies on infrastructure
owned or controlled by such agencies, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
SECTION 3. PRIVATE ALPR SYSTEMS — NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Notice Required
Any owner or operator of a Private ALPR System shall post clear and conspicuous signage at all
primary entrances or access points to the property stating:
“Automated License Plate Recognition In Use on This Property.”
3.2 Signage Standards
Required signage shall:
A. Be not less than twenty-four (24) inches by twenty-four (24) inches in size;
B. Contain lettering not less than one-half (½) inch in height; and
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C. Be placed so as to be reasonably visible to motorists and pedestrians entering the property.
3.3 Installment of Private ALPR System
It is prohibited for a Private ALPR System cameras to be installed in a manner which would
permit the Private ALPR System camera to captures still or video images of vehicles or license
plates; analyzes, identifies, or classifies vehicle characteristics on Municipal Property or
Municipal Right of Way or on any private property not owned by the Private ALPR System
without written permission from the private property owner.
Exemption for Consumer Security Cameras
Consumer Security Cameras, as defined herein, shall not be subject to the notice requirements of
this Section.
SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTIES
A. This Ordinance may be enforced by the Municipal Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning
Officer, or Police Department.
B. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Penalties for violations shall be imposed in accordance with the general penalty provisions of
the Borough Code Article 1 Section 3-4.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as required by law.

Intro: September 1, 2026
Public Hearing/Adoption: September 15, 2026

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ORDINANCE 2026-16 (Public hearing and adoption)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WASHINGTON
BOROUGH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
PERMIT “MIXED-USE PROJECTS CONSISTING OF
AUTOMOBILE FUEL STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE
STORES WITH RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE UPPER
STORIES” AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE ROUTE 31
GATEWAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren, State of
New Jersey (the “Council”) has designated certain areas within its borders as in need of
redevelopment and/or rehabilitation pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law
(“LRHL”) (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 to -73); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, the Council adopted the Downtown Redevelopment Plan on
September 20, 2022, by Ordinance No. 2022-10; and
WHEREAS, the Council is vested with the authority to amend the Downtown Redevelopment
Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment plan and Washington Borough zoning ordinance does not include
a definition for a “Automobile Fuel Station” or “Automobile Fuel Station with Convenience
Store”; and
WHEREAS, convenience stores are a customary pairing with automobile fuel stations and often
share the same property; and
WHEREAS, the Route 31 Gateway District currently encourages and permits mixed-use projects
consisting of permitted uses with residential units on the upper stories;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Washington, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, that the Washington Borough Downtown
Redevelopment Plan be amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1. Section entitled “Definitions” is hereby amended to add the following:
Automobile Fuel Station: Any building, structure, lot or land used or intended to be used for
the sale of motor vehicle fuels, including electric charging, dispensed directly into motor
vehicles. Such use shall not be permitted to provide automobile maintenance and repair services
such as the changing or rotation of tires, oil changes, body work, painting, or any other
maintenance, repair, or replacement of essential or accessory parts. Such use shall exclude the
storage of inoperable or wrecked vehicles.
Automobile Fuel Station with Convenience Store: An establishment meeting the definition
of “Automobile Fuel Station” as defined herein, which has on the same site and is operated in
conjunction with a retail establishment that sells convenience goods, as well as customary
incidental structures such as EVSE stations and freestanding air compressors. Such
establishments shall operate as a single use.
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SECTION 2. Subsection entitled “Permitted Principal Uses” within Section entitled “Route 31
Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to read as follows (additions noted in bold italic
thus and deletions notes in strikethrough thus):
23. Drive-thru as accessory to fast food restaurant uses, subject to the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Minimum Lot Size: 30,000 square feet
All access to the site shall be provided from Route 31.
There shall be no parking or drive aisle between the building and the right-of-way.
The drive-thru shall be designed to not interfere with parking and on-site vehicle
circulation.

SECTION 3. Section entitled “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to create
a Subsection entitled “Conditional Uses,” to read as follows:
1. Drive-thru as accessory to fast food restaurant uses, subject to the following conditions:
a. Minimum Lot Size: 30,000 square feet
b. All access to the site shall be provided from Route 31.
c. There shall be no parking or drive aisle between the building and the right-ofway.
d. The drive-thru shall be designed to not interfere with parking and on-site vehicle
circulation.
2. Mixed-use projects consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores
with residential units on the upper stories, subject to the following conditions. Such uses
are additionally subject to the “Height, Area, and Yard Requirements” enumerated
within the “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” section of this Plan. Where such
inconsistencies may exist, the standards herein shall reign:
a. Minimum Lot Size: 28,000 square feet
b. Minimum/Maximum Principal Structure Front Yard Setbacks:
i.
Route 31: 5 feet Min. / 35 feet Max.
ii. Route 57: 5 feet Min. / 10 feet Max.
iii. Jackson Avenue: 25 feet Min. / 40 feet Max.
iv.
Where a principal structure fronts the intersection of Route 31
and Route 57, the minimum setback shall be 5 feet and the
maximum setback shall be 10 feet.
c. This conditional use shall be permitted only on corner lots having frontage along
Route 31, Route 57, and Jackson Avenue.
d. One (1) principal building is permitted, subject to the following:
i.
Maximum building footprint: 3,100 square feet
ii. Minimum Building Height: 2 stories / 25 feet
iii. Maximum number of retail spaces on ground floor: 3
iv.
Minimum area per residential unit: 650 square feet
e. Principal Building Frontage and Entrances
i.
The building shall be oriented to have a primary frontage
facing Route 57.
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ii.

f.
g.

h.

i.

Separate and distinct exterior entrances shall be provided at
the ground level for the retail use(s) and residential uses. In no
event shall the upper stories be accessible to the general public,
and proper safety features shall be put into place to this effect.
iii. One (1) primary entrance per retail space shall be provided
facing Route 57. One (1) additional entrance per retail space
and one (1) residential entrance may be located on the rear of
the building, so long as the rear of the building is oriented to
face and provide access to the on-site parking area.
iv.
In no circumstance shall an entrance be provided on a building
façade facing Route 31 or Jackson Avenue.
The location of access drives shall be limited to Route 31 and Jackson Avenue,
and must maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from the closest point of any
public pedestrian crosswalk.
Any apparatus, tank, machinery, or similar structures associated with the storage
and dispensing of gasoline or other automobile fuels shall be located a minimum
distance of 45 feet from the on-site building containing the convenience store
and residential uses.
Hours of operation for retail uses, including the sale of gasoline, automobile fuel,
and other goods, shall be limited to the hours of 5:00 am to 10:00 pm.
i.
The delivery of gasoline and automobile fuels shall not be
subject to this restriction. All other delivered goods, however,
shall be subject to this restriction.
Publicly accessible outdoor space shall be provided along Route 57 to provide
seating areas with adequate shading, landscaping, benches, and/or tables.
Fencing separating such seating areas from the Route 57 right-of-way shall be
permitted, such that they are a maximum height of three (3) feet tall and are a
minimum of 50% open. Such seating areas shall be permitted within the required
front yard setback, and the final design of such areas shall be subject to Board
review.

SECTION 4. Section entitled “Route 31 Gateway District Standards” is hereby amended to
establish a new Subsection entitled “Supplemental Standards for Mixed Use Projects consisting of
Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with Residential Uses on the Upper Stories”,
to read as follows:
Mixed Use Projects consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with
residential units on the upper stories shall meet the following supplemental standards in
addition to the standards enumerated within the “Design Standards” section of this Plan.
Where inconsistencies may exist, the requirements below shall reign. Any deviation from
these standards will require variance relief pursuant to the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c.
a. Landscaping, Walls, and Fencing
i.
Ground-mounted mechanical devices, such as freestanding air
compressors and EVSE charging stations, as well as outdoor
refuse/recycle enclosures shall be screened from any public right-ofway utilizing vegetative landscaping and/or garden or sitting walls.
ii. The installation of green infrastructure, such as green roofs, permeable
pavement, or rain gardens, amongst other best management practices,
shall be incorporated into the landscaping design to the extent feasible.
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iii.

To the maximum extent feasible, property lines abutting adjacent
rights-of-way, particularly at corners where Route 57 and Route 31
intersect, shall be planted with year-round visually appealing
landscaping that contributes to a welcoming gateway for the
Borough’s Downtown, subject to Board review.
iv.
Garden walls are permitted in front yards only along Route 31,
Jackson Avenue, and lot lines fronting the intersection of Route 57
and Route 31.
v.
In the event that the ground-floor transparency requirements set forth
in the redevelopment plan cannot be met on any exterior wall,
adequate year-round landscaping, or public art in accordance with
subsection f, shall be provided such that no blank walls are facing the
public right-of-way.
b. Architectural Materials and Design
i.
Both the principal building and the canopy associated with the fuel
stations shall be designed with a gable or mansard roof.
ii. The canopy design shall complement the design of the convenience
store/residential building. This shall also apply to the design of
accessory structures, including but not limited to refuse/recycle
enclosures, garden walls, sign bases, etc.
iii. The canopy structure shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet.
iv.
To maintain the historic character of the Downtown, the building shall
be constructed with a combination of brick and stone and shall utilize
ornamental architectural elements, such as decorative cornices,
subject to Board review.
c. Signage
i.
In addition to the signs permitted under this Plan, Mixed-use projects
consisting of Automobile Fuel Stations with Convenience Stores with
residential units on the upper stories may additionally be permitted to
install:
1. One (1) double-faced monument sign for the primary purpose
of displaying automobile fuel prices in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 56:6-2 and other applicable regulations.
a. Such signage: shall have a maximum height of 6 feet
and maximum width of 6 feet, for a maximum area
of 36 square feet per side; may be mounted atop a
garden wall, such that it does not exceed a maximum
height of 10 feet measured from the ground to the
highest point; and shall be designed with highquality materials that are cohesive in materials and
design with the remainder of the development.
b. Such signage may be topped with an additional
section of signage for the purpose of displaying the
name of the gas station and retail use(s), limited to an
additional height of 5 feet. Such signage may be
double-sided and shall not exceed an area of 50
square feet per side. Such portion of the signage shall
not be internally illuminated.
c. The use of LED for the sole purpose of displaying
automobile fuel prices is permitted, subject to Board
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d.

e.

f.

g.

review. Otherwise, internally illuminated signs or
sign components shall be prohibited.
2. Signage or lettering flush on the surface of a garden wall,
restricted to placement along the property line fronting the
intersection of Route 57 and Route 31, for the sole purpose of
displaying the Borough of Washington in name, emblem, and
motto. Such signage or lettering shall not extend more than 3
inches from the face of the wall.
ii. Signage with illumination shall be appropriately shielded and oriented
as to prevent spillover and glare impacting on-site residential uses.
iii. The design of all signage shall be subject to Board review.
Vehicular Access/Off-Street Parking
i.
Access drives shall be located so as to afford maximum safety to, and
minimum disruption of, traffic on adjacent roadways.
ii. Access drives shall be two-way and shall not exceed a maximum
width of 35 feet.
iii. Residential parking spaces shall be reserved and designated with
appropriate signage to prohibit use by commercial patrons.
Pedestrian Circulation
i.
On-site pedestrian sidewalks shall be provided to ensure access to and
between adjacent public rights-of-way, public seating areas, retail and
residential entrances, and on-site parking.
ii. Improvements shall be made to public sidewalks adjacent to the
property.
iii. Pedestrian crosswalks shall be provided across any access drives that
interrupt the sidewalk.
Public Art
i.
In the event that any corner of the property abuts the Route 57 and
Route 31 intersection, public art is encouraged to create visual interest
to the extent feasible. In no event shall said public art impede any sight
triangle.
Lighting
i.
Lighting associated with the gas station or convenience store uses
shall be illuminated using dark-sky compliant lighting (i.e., facing
downwards and full cutoff so as to not cause glare or light pollution
of the night sky) and away from the direction of the residential units
in order to diminish the impact on residential tenants.
ii. Lighting shall be on timers which dims after operational hours to 0.5
footcandles or less at the property line.

SECTION 5. The Mayor, Clerk, Planner, Engineer, and such other Borough Officials are hereby
authorized to take such ministerial actions as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of
this ordinance.
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SECTION 8. Pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law, the Clerk is directed to give notice at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing on the adoption of this Ordinance to the County Planning
Board pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-15. Upon adoption of this Ordinance after
public hearing thereon, the Municipal Clerk is further directed to publish notice of the passage
thereof and to file a copy of this Ordinance with the County Planning Board as required by N.J.S.A.
40:55D-16.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication as provided by
law; however, subsequent to the first reading, this Ordinance must be referred to the Borough Land
Use Board for review, which shall be based on whether the proposal is substantially consistent
with the Master Plan. The Land Use Board has a period of forty-five (45) days after referral to
report on the proposed Ordinance.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Ordinance was duly introduced and approved on first reading on
July 21, 2026 and will have a public hearing for adoption scheduled September 1, 2026 at the regular
meeting at 6:00 pm or soon thereafter to be held at the Washington Borough Municipal Building; 100
Belvidere Avenue; Washington, New Jersey.

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BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE 2026-17(Public hearing and adoption)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING VARIOUS GENERAL
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON AND APPROPRIATING $55,000.00
THEREFOR FROM THE “CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND” OF SAID BOROUGH
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Washington in Warren County,
New Jersey as follows:
Section 1. The Borough of Washington in Warren County (hereinafter referred to as
“Municipality”) is hereby authorized the following Capital Improvements for the Borough of
Washington:
Bucket truck $55,000.00
Section 2. The work and acquisitions, authorized by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be
undertaken as
a general improvement, the entire cost of which shall be contributed and borne by the municipality as a
general
expense, and no part of said cost shall be specially assessed against any property. The estimated cost
noted
of such project shall not exceed $55,000.00 unless this Ordinance is amended.
Section 3. It is hereby determined and stated that the undertaking of the aforesaid projects
(hereinafter
referred to as “purpose”) is not a current expense of the municipality; and that the total estimated cost of
said
purpose is $55,000, the estimated cost for the projects having been noted in Section 1 above.
Section 4. The sum of $55,000 is hereby appropriated for said purpose from the “Capital
Improvement Fund” of the municipality for said purpose as required by law and now available therefore
under a
budget or budgets of the municipality previously adopted.
Section 5. The Capital budget of the municipality is hereby amended to conform with the
provisions of
this Ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as provided by law.

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ORDINANCE 2026-18 (Public hearing and adoption)
An Ordinance By The Borough Of Washington amending the “Film-Ready” Standards for
Motion Picture Filming in the Borough
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish Establishing “film-ready” standards for motion
picture filming in the Borough.
WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council believe it to be in the best interest of the Borough of
Washington, Warren County to facilitate motion picture filming in the Borough and to establish
standards for same.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Washington in the County of Warren and the State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1.
Article III entitled “Motion Picture Filming” of Chapter 54, entitled “Licensed
Occupations”, is hereby created as follows:
Chapter 75 Licensed Occupations
Article III Motion Picture Filming
§54-20 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FILMING
The taking of still or motion pictures either on film or videotape or similar recording medium,
for commercial or educational purposes intended for viewing on television, in theaters or for
institutional uses. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to include the "filming" of
news stories within the municipality.
FILM PERMIT
A Film Permit means an official authorization from a town, borough, city, county, or government
agency that grants a production entity legal permission to film on public property while ensuring
compliance with local laws and managing potential disruptions, including but not limited to
noise, light levels, traffic, and activities involving stunts or equipment. It acts as an agreement
detailing the scope of filming, including location, time, crew, and effects, and protects
filmmakers from fines and legal issues while establishing professionalism.
LOCATION FEE
A Location Fee means a charge assessed and negotiated between a town and a production entity
to allow the use of the town's premises and/or land for film and television projects. The Location
Fee is intended to provide a fair return for using the space and cover administrative or
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operational costs. Location Fees should specify the payment amount, schedule, and terms,
including rates for preparation days, filming days, overtime, and cancellation policies.
MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
Any film which is financed and/or distributed by a major motion picture studio, including but
not limited to the following: NBCUniversal, including Peacock; Warner Bros. Discovery,
including New Line Cinema, HBO, DC Studios and Castle Rock Entertainment; Paramount
Pictures, including Miramax, MTV Films, Showtime, Skydance, Dreamworks and Nickelodeon
Movies; Walt Disney Studios, including 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Hulu and
Marvel Studios; Sony Pictures, including Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems and Tristar Pictures;
Amazon MGM Studios; Netflix Studios; A24; any film for which the budget is at least
$20,000,000; or any recurrent weekly television series programming. PUBLIC LANDS
Any and every public street, highway, sidewalk, square, public park or playground or any other
public place within the municipality which is within the jurisdiction and control of the
municipality.
§54-21 Permit required.

A. No person or organization shall film or permit filming on public or on private property
where such filming involves the use of public property for the operation, placement or
temporary storage of vehicles or equipment utilized in such filming, including, but not
limited to, any temporary structure, barricade or device intended to restrict or block off
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, without first having obtained a permit from the office of
the Borough Clerk, which permit shall set forth the approved location of such filming
and the approved duration of such filming by specific reference to day or dates. Said
permit must be readily available for inspection by Borough officials at all times at the
site of the filming.
B. All permits shall be applied for and obtained from the office of the Borough Clerk during
normal business hours. Applications for such permits shall be in a form approved by the
Borough Clerk and be accompanied by a permit fee in the amount established by this
chapter in § 10 herein.
C. If a permit is issued and, due to inclement weather or other good cause, filming does not
in fact take place on the dates specified, the Borough Clerk may, at the request of the
applicant, issue a new permit for filming on other dates subject to full compliance with
all other provisions of this chapter. No additional fee shall be paid for this permit.
§54-21.1 Issuance of permits.
A. No permits will be issued by the Borough Clerk unless applied for prior to three days
before the requested shooting date; provided, however, that the Borough Administrator
may waive the three-day period if, in his judgment, the applicant has obtained all related
approvals and adjacent property owners or tenants do not need to be notified.
B. No permit shall be issued for filming upon public lands unless the applicant shall provide
the municipality with satisfactory proof of the following:
1) Proof of insurance coverage as follows:
a) For bodily injury to any one person in the amount of $500,000 and any
occurrence in the aggregate amount of $1,000,000.
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b) For property damage for each occurrence in the aggregate amount of $300,000.
2) An agreement, in writing, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the municipality from any and all liability, expense, claim or damages
resulting from the use of public lands.
3) The hiring of an off-duty police officer, if required by the Chief of Police, and
firefighters, if required by the Fire Chief, according to the agreed upon public safety
plan, for the times indicated on the permit.
C. The holder of the permit shall take all reasonable steps to minimize interference with the
free passage of pedestrians and traffic over public lands and shall comply with all lawful
directives issued by the Police Department with respect thereto.
§54-21.2 Interference with public activity; notice of filming.
A. The holder of a permit shall conduct filming in such a manner as to minimize the
inconvenience or discomfort to adjoining property owners attributable to such filming
and shall, to the extent practicable, abate noise and park vehicles associated with such
filming off the public streets.
B. The holder shall avoid any interference with previously scheduled activities upon public
lands and limit, to the extent possible, any interference with normal public activity on
such public lands. Where the applicant's production activity, by reason of location or
otherwise, will directly involve and/or affect any businesses, merchants or residents,
these parties shall be given written notice of the filming at least three days prior to the
requested shooting date and be informed that objections may be filed with the Borough
Clerk, said objections to form a part of applicant's application and be considered in the
review of the same. Proof of service of notification to adjacent owners shall be submitted
to the Borough Clerk within two days of the requested shooting date.
§54-21.3 Refusal to issue permit; employment of patrolmen and electrician.
A. The Borough Administrator may refuse to issue a permit whenever he determines, on the
basis of objective facts and after a review of the application and a report thereon by the
Police Department, Fire Department, and by other Borough agencies involved with the
proposed filming site, that filming at the location and/or the time set forth in the
application would violate any law or ordinance or would unreasonably interfere with the
use and enjoyment of adjoining properties, unreasonably impede the free flow of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise endanger the public's health, safety or welfare.
B. Further, the Chief of Police and/or Fire Chief reserves the right to require one or more onsite patrolmen and/or firefighters when in situations where the proposed production may
impede the proper flow of traffic or present a public safety concern, according to agreed
upon public safety plan. The cost of said patrolman and/or firefighters to be borne by the
applicant as a cost of production. Where existing electrical power lines are to be utilized
by the production, an on-site licensed electrician may be similarly required if the
production company does not have a licensed electrician on staff.
§54-21.4 Appeals.
A. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Borough Administrator denying or revoking a
permit or a person requesting relief may appeal to the Borough Council. A written notice
of appeal setting forth the reasons for the appeal shall be filed with the Borough
Administrator.
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B. An appeal from the decision of the Borough Administrator shall be filed within 10 days
of the Borough Administrator's decision. The Borough Council shall set the matter down
for a hearing within 30 days of the day on which the notice of appeal was filed. The
decision of the Borough Council shall be in the form of a resolution supporting the
decision of the Borough Administrator at the first regularly scheduled public meeting of
the Borough Council after the hearing on the appeal, unless the appellant agrees in
writing to a later date for the decision. If such a resolution is not adopted within the time
required, the decision of the Borough Administrator shall be deemed to be reversed, and a
permit shall be issued in conformity with the application or the relief shall be deemed
denied.
§54-21.5 Waiver of requirements of chapter by Borough Administrator.
The Borough Administrator may authorize a waiver of any of the requirements, provisions or
restrictions of this chapter if the Borough Administrator determines that a waiver thereof may be
granted without endangering the public health, safety and welfare. In determining whether to
issue a waiver, the Borough Administrator shall consider the following factors:
1) Potential traffic congestion at the location.
2) The applicant's ability to remove the applicant's vehicles and equipment from the public
streets or other public property.
3) The extent to which the applicant is requesting restrictions on the use of public streets or
public parking facilities during filming.
4) The nature of the filming, including whether filming will take place indoors or outdoors,
and the proposed hours for filming.
5) The extent to which the filming may affect adjoining and nearby property owners and
occupants.
6) The Borough's prior experience with the applicant, if any.
§54-21.6 Copies of permit; inspections. Copies of the approved permit will be sent to the Police
and Fire Departments before filming takes place and to the New Jersey Film Commission at
[email protected].. The applicant shall permit the Fire Prevention Bureau or other Borough
inspectors to inspect the site and the equipment to be used, if deemed necessary. The applicant
shall comply with all safety instruction issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau or other Borough
inspectors.
§54-22: Reimbursement of certain costs. In addition to any other fees or costs mentioned in

this chapter, the applicant shall reimburse the Borough for any lost revenue, such as parking
meter revenue, repairs to public property or other revenues that the Borough was prevented from
earning because of filming.
§54-23 Fees. The schedule of fees for the issuance of permits authorized by this chapter are as

follows:
A. Basic film permit application fee: $100. Where an applicant requests a waiver of the
provision of Section 3A requiring expedited processing of a permit application within 24
hours of the filming date, the basic film permit fee for processing the application on an
expedited basis shall be $150
B. Daily film permit fee payable in addition to the basic filming permit when filming
entirely on public property: $150 per day.
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C. Daily film permit fee payable for major motion picture when filming entirely on public
property: $500 per day.
D. Public Property Location Fee: Fee negotiated between a production company and a
Locality
E. Film permit for nonprofit applicants filming for educational purposes, including student
films (no daily rate required): $25.
F. Daily filming permit for private property: no daily filming fee will be imposed
§54-24 Violations and penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment in the
county/municipal jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or a period of community service not
exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof as determined by the Municipal Court Judge.
Each day on which a violation of an ordinance exists shall be considered a separate and distinct
violation and shall be subject to imposition of a separate penalty for each day of the violation as
the Municipal Court Judge may determine.
§54-26 Authorization. The Mayor, Council, Borough Administrator, and such Borough
employees and staff as the Borough Administrator may designate, are hereby authorized and
directed to take such steps as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. Repealer. Any prior Ordinance of the Borough of Washington, or any article,
section, paragraph, subsection, clause, or other provision of any such prior Ordinance, which is
inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, is hereby repealed, or temporarily repealed as
applicable, to the extent of such inconsistency.
SECTION 3. Severability. In the event that any provision of this ordinance, or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is declared invalid by any Court of competent jurisdiction,
such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subsection, clause, or provision so
adjudged, and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective; such holding
shall not affect any other provision or application of this ordinance which may be given effect,
and, to realize this intent, the provisions and applications of this ordinance are declared to be
severable.
Inconsistency with other Ordinances. Should any provision of this ordinance be inconsistent with
the provisions of any other prior ordinances, or shall be inconsistent with any article, section,
paragraph, subsection, clause, or other provision of any prior ordinances, the inconsistent
provisions of such other prior ordinances are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such
inconsistencies.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after final adoption and publication
in accordance with law.

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RESOLUTION 2026-101
A RESOLUTION FOR REDEMPTION OF TAX CERTIFICATE
As per N.J.S.A.54:5
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, WHEREAS, lands in the taxing district of
Washington Borough, County of Warren, State of New Jersey, were sold on October 14, 2025 to
RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4247 KINGSVIEW ROAD, MOORPARK, CA 93021, in the amount of $1,005.72 for
taxes or other municipal liens assessed for the year 2024 in the name of LAKEVIEW LOAN
SERVICING, LLC as supposed owners, and in said assessment and sale were described as 1
HEATHER HILL ROAD, Block 44 Lot 34.01, which sale was evidenced by Certificate #25-00035, and
WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes of said taxing district of the Borough of Washington, do
certify that on 8/19/2026 and before the right to redeem was cut off, as provided by law,
LIGHTBRIDGE TITLE FOR ROSEHILL PLACE HOMES INC claiming to have an interest in said lands,
did redeem said lands claimed by RTLF-NJ II LLC by paying the Collector of Taxes of said taxing
district of Washington Borough the amount of $2,139.59 which is the amount necessary to
redeem Tax Sale Certificate #25-00035.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 1st day of September, 2026 by the Mayor and
Council of the Borough of Washington, County of Warren to authorize the Treasurer to issue a
check payable to RTLF-NJ II LLC, 4247 KINGSVIEW ROAD, MOORPARK, CA 93021 in the amount of
$3,439.59 (This consists of $2,139.59 Certificate Amount redeemed + $1,300.00 Premium).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is authorized to cancel this lien on Block
44 Lot 34.01 from the tax office records.

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RESOLUTION 2026-102
AUTHORIZING WASHINGTON BOROUGH TO PURCHASE A CATERPILLAR
FROM FOLEY CAT OF PISCATAWAY, NJ
WHEREAS, Washington Borough would like to purchase a Caterpillar Model 260 CTL-SSL
Loader from Foley Cat of Piscataway NJ and;
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington would like to purchase this equipment utilizing the
Sourcewell National Cooperative N.J.S.A. 52:34 6.2 (b) (3)
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington Manager has requested the need to purchase this
equipment in the amount of 106,897.00 and:
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington CFO has certified the funds 04-2026-2608-0-4-0 in the
amount of $106,897.00
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the Borough of
Washington authorizes the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 260 CTL-SSL Loader from Foley Cat
of Piscataway NJ and:
FURTHER RESOLVED the Borough of Washington Qualified Purchasing Agent issue the
purchase order for this equipment

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RESOLUTION 2026-103
RESOLUTION IMPOSING A HALLOWEEN CURFEW
AND ESTABLISHING OBSERVANCE OF TRICK-OR-TREAT
WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, Halloween Night and several nights before and after have historically been
nights when acts of criminal mischief and vandalism have increased throughout the Borough; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Washington desires to take some action to help reduce the
likelihood of such incidents by establishing a suggested curfew to assist parents and lawful
guardians of minor children; and
WHEREAS, said curfew is viewed as an important part of maintaining the peace and order
of the community and all persons are strongly urged to cooperate with the Washington Township
Police Department by abiding by the curfew; and
WHEREAS, the door to door solicitation of treats is a tradition enjoyed by many as well
as an annoyance and inconvenience to others and, therefore, needs to be regulated to provide for
the safety, health, and welfare of all persons within the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of
Washington, County of Warren has established a suggested curfew for all persons seventeen (17)
years of age or younger of 9:00 pm Thursday, October 29, 2026 until 6:00 am Monday, November
2, 2026. The curfew shall be extended for school sponsored events to one (1) hour after the
conclusion of the event.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Trick-or-Treat Night shall be observed within the
Borough of Washington on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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RESOLUTION 2026-104
GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual
audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions, and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year (2025) has been filed by a Registered Municipal
Accountant with the Borough Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-6, and a copy has been received by each
member of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to prescribe
reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the
governing body of each municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the Local Finance Board of the State
of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the
annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual
Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and
Recommendations, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than fortyfive days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and
WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at
least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated
aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board; and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey
may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit:
R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after
a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director
(Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in
addition shall forfeit his office.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Governing Body of the Washington Borough
hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy
of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.

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RESOLUTION 2026-105
GRANT AGREEMENT BEWEEN
WASHINGTON BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION
AND
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
BY AND FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
GRANT IDENTIIER: GC2026-00010-PO
The governing body of Washington borough Shade Tree Commission desires to further the public
interest by obtaining a grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of approximately $5,000
to fund the following project:
GREEN COMMUNITIES FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT (CFMP)
THEREFORE, the governing body resolves that Brian Bond, or the successor of the office of
Borough Manager is authorized (a) to make application for such grant, (b) if awarded, to execute
a grant agreement with the state for a grant in an amount not less than $0.00 and not more than
$5,000.00 and (c) to execute:
X Any amendments thereto
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable Federal, State and municipal laws, rules,
regulations in its performance pursuant to the agreement
Introduced and passed: September 1,2026
Where in-kind services are allowed ad stipulated by the Grantee, an attachment must be provided
ad appended hereto, breaking out the in-kind services. In-kind contributions are considered
volunteer work or the donation of equipment or property.

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RESOLUTION 2026-106
ACCEPTANCE FO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE FY 2022,
BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY

WHEREAS, the auditing firm completed 2025 audit for the Borough of Washington, and
WHEREAS, the audit recommendations were provided, and
WHEREAS, the CFO prepared the corrective action plan for the review of the Governing Body
NOW THEREFORE, the Governing Body accepts the corrective action plan and authorizes the
CFO to file it with the DCA.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
Borough of Washington Audit Report for the Year Ended 12/31/25
Finding # 1
Comments: Our review of the available 2025 Monthly Management Reports revealed significant
exceptions regarding various case management categories.
Recommendation: The Municipal Court should develop and implement a corrective action plan
to identify and resolve the categories that need follow-up
Corrective Action: The Borough has a shared service agreement with Mansfield Township.
Information will be forwarded to the Court Administrator to resolve the outstanding issue.
Implementation: on-going

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