Planning board appoints Artheon (formerly CME) as conflict engineer
September 19, 2026 | Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
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The Franklin Township Planning Board voted on Aug. 21 to appoint Artheon (formerly CME) as the board's conflict engineer for the remainder of 2026.
Ralph, a board member who moved the appointment, said the firm would serve when an in-house surveyor or other consultant has a conflict on an application. "I would like to make a motion that this board adopts Artheon, formerly CME, as our conflict engineer," he said. Board members discussed the firm's familiarity with township operations and asked that specific staff (Chris and Ed) be assigned to any work for continuity.
The motion was approved by roll call. Members present voted in favor in a recorded roll call; the meeting record shows unanimous support among voting members. The appointment follows the township's practice of naming outside professionals to avoid conflicts when an applicant's consultant has worked on related tasks.
The board did not record any conditions tied to the appointment during the meeting; staff noted resumes and RFP responses were provided to members in advance.
Ralph, a board member who moved the appointment, said the firm would serve when an in-house surveyor or other consultant has a conflict on an application. "I would like to make a motion that this board adopts Artheon, formerly CME, as our conflict engineer," he said. Board members discussed the firm's familiarity with township operations and asked that specific staff (Chris and Ed) be assigned to any work for continuity.
The motion was approved by roll call. Members present voted in favor in a recorded roll call; the meeting record shows unanimous support among voting members. The appointment follows the township's practice of naming outside professionals to avoid conflicts when an applicant's consultant has worked on related tasks.
The board did not record any conditions tied to the appointment during the meeting; staff noted resumes and RFP responses were provided to members in advance.
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