Town Meeting 10-22-26

The Lacey Township meeting on October 22, 2026, included several procurement and infrastructure-related actions. The committee approved Resolution 2026-313 authorizing the sale of surplus public works and police vehicles, Resolution 2026-314 for the county street-sweeping agreement, Resolution 2026-315 awarding the rock-salt purchase contract to Atlantic Salt, Inc., and Resolution 2026-320 authorizing payment of township bills. Resolution 2026-316 concerning an amendment to CJ Hess, Inc.’s contract for the Haines Street Road Improvement Project was presented; the transcript does not clearly capture its vote. The committee also approved a budget insertion for a federal highway safety grant. No contract amounts were stated for these actions. Ordinances amending land-development fees, escrow deposits, and inspection fees, and addressing intentional balloon releases, passed second reading. A request to extend a temporary POD permit at 801 Maple Road for 90 days was approved, bringing the total time to six months.

Public comment focused heavily on a proposed YMCA project and its November 3 referendum. Residents cited a $45 million bond proposal and estimated total costs of $96 million over 30 years; one speaker also criticized the reported $164,000 spent on studies and conceptual designs. Committee members discussed taxpayer impacts and possible alternatives, but no referendum or project procurement decision was made at this meeting. The committee discussed a draft data-center zoning ordinance and its review process; it was referred to the planning board, with further consideration expected after that review. Other comments addressed taxes, energy development, traffic calming, school finances, and township enforcement concerns.