The board was presented with updates to three master plan elements: the land use, community facilities, and circulation elements. The principal planner from the consulting firm highlighted that modifications primarily targeted the land use element with an emphasis on redevelopment. Specific changes included integrating recommendations from the borough’s Economic Redevelopment Agency to enhance downtown revitalization and eco-industrial park overlays encouraging environmentally sound practices. There was a notable suggestion to require new warehouse developments to be solar-ready, aligning with emerging sustainability standards. These updates aim to streamline future redevelopment efforts by laying foundational policies in the master plan, such as potential redevelopment studies for specific areas, including the Hercules Redevelopment area, Mini Mall Drive, and more.

Additionally, the board voted to adopt the updated master plan elements. The adoption process was straightforward, with the board members voicing their approval.

Another agenda item was the directive to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if certain properties meet criteria for designation as non-condemnation redevelopment areas. This action is a procedural step that could lead to redevelopment efforts aimed at revitalizing underutilized properties within the borough.