Caldwell public meetings in 2024

Rent Review Board

The Rent Review Board is meeting to discuss old business regarding a property at 550 Bloomfield Avenue. The board will also review minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting.

• Review of 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21 (Galiano)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to authorize the Borough Administrator to advertise and receive sealed bids for rehabilitation work. The council is also scheduled to enter an executive session to discuss litigation.

• Resolution 12-319: Authorizing bids for the rehabilitation of 80 Bloomfield Avenue
• Resolution 12-320: Authorization of an executive session to discuss litigation

The Caldwell Borough Council approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for payments, appointments, purchases, and budget transfers. The council also recognized sustainability award recipients and announced a $91,000 grant for rain gardens. No public comments were made, and the meeting moved into executive session.

• Approved consent agenda with all resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $948,166.98 in bills for 12/03/2024-12/13/2024
• Approved $27,697.40 purchase of ladder truck radios from Motorola Solutions
• Approved $13,746.62 purchase of BOSS Snowrator for DPW
• Approved appointment of Jaxson O'Connor as Junior Firefighter
• Approved six-month lease extension with Aries Building Systems for office trailers
• Approved application for 2025 CDBG Public Service Grant for senior bus
• Approved executive session (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board is meeting to approve minutes from October 2, 2024, several professional invoices related to prior applications, and an annual reporting resolution. No public hearings or substantive decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine administrative approvals.

• Approval of invoices: Durkin & Durkin, LLC $975 for 61 Smull Avenue (Z24-003), $595 for 23 Washburn Place (Z24-004), and $35 for 407 Bloomfield Avenue (pulled); T and M Associates invoices totaling $5,329 for 61 Smull Avenue
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024
• Approval of 2024 calendar year annual reporting resolution

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to adopt ordinances regarding municipal parking limits and lead-based paint inspection requirements for rental properties. The body is also considering a bond ordinance to fund a firehouse addition.

• Appropriation of $325,000 for a firehouse addition, including a $203,588 state grant
• New lead-based paint inspection requirements for single-family, two-family, and multiple rental dwellings
• Establishment of a $50 filing fee for lead-safe or lead-free certifications
• Updated parking time limits for the Provost Municipal Lot (11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
• Parking prohibitions on various streets including Bloomfield Avenue, Central Avenue, and Roseland Avenue

Rent Review Board

The Rent Review Board will meet to handle old business, primarily the Galiano case at 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21, which has been carried over from previous meetings. The board will also approve minutes from September 25, 2024, and hold a public comment period.

• Old business: Galiano, 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21 (carried from August, September, and October meetings)

Borough Council

The Borough Council's business meeting features a proclamation for the Essex Photo Club's 75th anniversary and the introduction of two ordinances. One ordinance amends parking restrictions on several streets and the Provost Municipal Lot. Another ordinance establishes lead-based paint inspection requirements for rental dwellings, including fees and penalties. A third ordinance listed is incomplete in the agenda.

• Proclamation recognizing 75th anniversary of Essex Photo Club
• Ordinance 1471-24: Amends parking prohibited hours on Bloomfield, Central, Crane, Hanford, Lane, Mountain, Prospect, Roseland, Seymour, Thomas, Westville Avenues and Provost Municipal Lot
• Ordinance 1472-24: Requires lead-based paint inspections for rental units every 3 years or at turnover, with $50 filing fee and $20 state fee, penalties up to $1,000 per week for non-compliance
• Ordinance 1473-24: Listed but text is truncated; no details available

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hear a variance and site plan application (Z24-003) for 61 Smull Avenue, carried over from September and October meetings. The board will also approve minutes from October 2, 2024, and pay professional invoices totaling $6,248 for application reviews.

• Application Z24-003: Variance Relief, Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for 61 Smull Avenue (Block 24, Lot 19) by 71 Summit Ave, LLC
• Approval of Durkin & Durkin invoices: $975 for 61 Smull Avenue, $595 for 23 Washburn Place, $35 for 407 Bloomfield Avenue (application pulled)
• Approval of T and M Associates invoice #SAB471489 for $4,643 for review of 61 Smull Avenue application
• Statement of compliance notes adequate notice given on April 18, 2024

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board will hear an application for preliminary and final site plan approval to expand a non-conforming two-family dwelling at 61 Smull Avenue. The applicant seeks a 'd(2)' variance for expansion of the non-conforming use and bulk 'c' variances for minimum lot area, lot width, front yard setback, and maximum number of stories. The project would add a master suite, a rear deck, and reconfigure units, increasing bedrooms from three to four.

• Request for 'd(2)' variance to expand a non-conforming two-family use at 61 Smull Avenue (Block 24, Lot 19)
• Bulk variances sought for lot area (8,102 sq ft vs. required 10,500) and lot width (55.82 ft vs. required 100 ft)
• Variance needed for front yard setback (23.4 ft vs. required 35 ft) and side yard setback (approx. 3 ft vs. required 10 ft)
• Variance for number of stories: proposed 3 stories where max is 2.5; applicant argues attic addition qualifies as half-story
• Project includes new roof, windows, siding, removal of shed/patio, and permeable paver parking for 4 spaces

Rent Review Board

The Rent Review Board will continue discussion of a tenant case at 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21, carried over from previous meetings. The meeting otherwise consists of routine procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Old business: Galiano case at 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21, continued from August 21 and September 25, 2024 meetings

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider an ordinance setting the Construction Official salary range ($85,000–$105,000), several resolutions with financial impacts, and proclamations honoring veterans and breast cancer awareness. Key actions include a $4,230.95 payment to Fells Manor Condominium Association for snow removal, a sewer billing adjustment for 64 Park Avenue, and a resolution urging the state to reform the Bail Reform Act to address auto thefts and home invasions.

• Ordinance 1470-24: Construction Official salary range set at $85,000–$105,000.
• Resolution 10-255: Additional $4,230.95 payment to Fells Manor Condominium Association for snow removal costs (2018–2020).
• Resolution 10-258: Sewer billing adjustment for 64 Park Avenue (Block 25, Lot 2.04) reduced by $339.72 per quarter for 2024.
• Resolution 10-260: Urges NJ Legislature to amend Bail Reform Act to strengthen pretrial confinement criteria.
• Proclamations honoring Ron Berger, declaring Veterans Day 2024, and recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will continue a public hearing on application Z24-003 for variance relief and preliminary/final site plan approval at 61 Smull Avenue (Block 24, Lot 19), carried over from the September 4 meeting. The board also will approve minutes and pay invoices totaling $1,135.00 for professional reviews of prior applications.

• Continued public hearing on application Z24-003 for variance relief and preliminary/final site plan approval at 61 Smull Avenue
• Invoice from Durkin & Durkin, LLC for $175.00 for review of application Z24-001 at 23 Washburn Place
• Invoice from Durkin & Durkin, LLC for $490.00 for review of application Z24-001 at 23 Washburn Place
• Invoice from Bright View Engineering for $402.50 for review of 61 Smull Avenue
• Invoice from Bright View Engineering for $67.50 for review of 407 Bloomfield Avenue

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council will introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 182 (Rent Control) to include parking and pet fees in the total rent used for calculating annual increases, and prohibit new pet fees for existing tenants or service animals. The council will also vote on resolutions accepting the retirement of Construction Official Paul Milani, authorizing advertising for his replacement, issuing raffle licenses for a street fair and church event, accepting a $150,000 Essex County grant, and purchasing police firearms for up to $34,254.37.

• Ordinance 1467-24 amends rent control to count parking and pet fees as part of rent for increase calculations, bars new pet fees for existing pets and service animals
• Resolution 10-240 accepts retirement of Construction Official Paul Milani effective December 31, 2024
• Resolution 10-241 authorizes advertising for a full-time Construction Official and Building Sub Code Official
• Resolution 10-244 accepts $150,000 from the Essex County Recreation and Open Space Trust Fund Local Aid Program
• Resolution 10-245 authorizes purchase of police firearms from Witmer Public Safety Group for an amount not to exceed $34,254.37

Rent Review Board

The board is meeting to review recommendations for revisions to the Borough of Caldwell's Rent Control Ordinance (Chapter 182). The meeting also includes a carried-over matter regarding 550 Bloomfield Avenue.

• Review of Rent Control Ordinance Chapter 182
• Recommendations for ordinance revisions to the Governing Body
• Rent review for 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt 21

Borough Council

The Borough Council is adopting an ordinance to add a second Captain position to the Police Department based on a 2023 report. The meeting includes temporary leadership appointments and the transfer of lead hazard control funds.

• Ordinance 1469-24 to increase the number of Police Captains to two
• Appointment of Lt. Demetrios Andrinopoulos as temporary Acting Captain at an annual salary of $174,870.28
• Appointment of Sgt. Michael Pellegrino as temporary Acting Lieutenant
• Payment of $1,000.00 to the NJ Department of Community Affairs for Lead Hazard Control Assistance Act funds
• Status change of James Goodwin, Michael Petruzzi, and Laurent Keenan from Junior to Probationary Firefighters

The Caldwell Borough Council adopted Ordinance 1469-24 amending the police department code, and approved a consent agenda including temporary acting appointments for police officers, a $1,009,156.86 bill payment, and a $27,350 paving contract for Provost Square. The mayor announced a candidate for Police Director, with formal appointment expected in October.

• Adopted Ordinance 1469-24 amending police department code (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Lt. Demetrios Andrinopoulos as temporary acting captain
• Approved resolution appointing Sgt. Michael Pellegrino as temporary acting lieutenant
• Approved $1,009,156.86 in bills for 08/31/2024-09/13/2024
• Approved $27,350 contract with Richard DeFrank Company for Provost Square paving (unanimous)
• Approved sale of obsolete police vehicle via GovDeals.com
• Approved $1,000 payment to NJ DCA for Lead Hazard Control funds
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for preliminary and final site plan approval at 61 Smull Avenue. The board will also vote on a resolution for 23 Washburn Place and approve professional invoices.

• Application 224-003: Variance relief and site plan approval for 61 Smull Avenue
• Application 224-001: Resolution for 23 Washburn Place
• Invoice: $350.00 to Durkin & Durkin, LLC for 23 Washburn Place review
• Invoice: $168.75 to Bright View Engineering for 23 Washburn Place review
• Invoices: $742.50 and $641.25 to Bright View Engineering for 61 Smull Avenue and 51 Crane Street reviews

The Caldwell Zoning Board approved a resolution for Application Z24-001 at 23 Washburn Place with a 4-0-1 vote (Irwin abstaining). The board also adjourned the hearing for Application Z24-003 at 61 Smull Avenue to October 2, 2024, at the applicant's request, with no further public notice required. Four invoices for professional review services were approved. No public comments were made.

• Approved resolution for Application Z24-001, 23 Washburn Place (4-0-1, Irwin abstained)
• Adjourned Application Z24-003, 61 Smull Avenue hearing to October 2, 2024
• Approved Durkin & Durkin invoice #76883 for $350.00
• Approved Bright View Engineering invoice #241047-2 for $168.75
• Approved Bright View Engineering invoice #244054-1 for $742.50
• Approved Bright View Engineering invoice #244053-1 for $641.25
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting

Council

The council is voting on several resolutions including cancellation of sewer utility receivables from West Caldwell ($900,000) and Roseland ($870,953.70), certification of the 2023 annual audit, and approval of a corrective action plan for audit findings. Also on the agenda are tax refunds, raffle and bingo licenses, and insertion of $70,000 from a federal firefighter grant into the 2024 budget.

• Cancel $900,000 sewer account receivable from Township of West Caldwell
• Cancel $870,953.70 sewer account receivable from Borough of Roseland
• Insert $70,000 from 2024 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant into budget
• Tax refunds for properties at 80 Bloomfield Avenue ($11,613.40) and Block 65 Lot 2 ($11,584.99) due to Borough ownership
• Raffle license for St. Aloysius Church calendar raffle and bingo licenses for St. Aloysius Church and Montclair NJ Chapter of SPEBSQSA

The Caldwell Borough Council approved the consent agenda, including a $69,969.60 contract for firefighter turnout gear, a $14,238 emergency sinkhole repair, and a shared fuel services agreement with West Caldwell. All resolutions passed unanimously by the five members present. The council also entered executive session for contract negotiations.

• Approved consent agenda including 16 resolutions (5-0)
• Approved $69,969.60 fire turnout gear contract via state contract (5-0)
• Approved $14,238 emergency sinkhole repair at 26 Gladding Road (5-0)
• Approved shared fuel services agreement with West Caldwell (5-0)
• Approved $2,753,610.29 in bills for 8/10-8/30/2024 (5-0)
• Approved $3,583.50 increase to labor attorney services (5-0)
• Approved raffle and bingo licenses for St. Aloysius Church (5-0)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)

Rent Review Board

The Rent Review Board will meet to discuss a matter regarding 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt. 21. The board is also conducting an ordinance review of Chapter 182, the Rent Control Ordinance for the Borough of Caldwell.

• Discussion regarding Galiano, 550 Bloomfield Avenue, Apt. 21
• Ordinance Review of Chapter 182 (Rent Control Ordinance for the Borough of Caldwell)
• Approval of July 17, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Caldwell Planning Board will consider a resolution approving revised final site plans for 459 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 36, Lot 6.01). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 10, 2024, and payment of three invoices totaling $1,988.75 for review of the same application. A public hearing will be held.

• Resolution for revision of final site plans at 459 Bloomfield Avenue (Application P24-001)
• Approval of Bright View Engineering invoice #241048-4 for $776.25 (6/30/2024)
• Approval of Bright View Engineering invoice #241048-5 for $810.00 (7/12/2024)
• Approval of Ashenfelter et al. invoice #13690 for $402.50 (7/9/2024)
• Public hearing on the agenda items

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council will vote on several resolutions and a salary ordinance at its August 13 business meeting. Key items include an amended sewer connection fee for a 234-unit housing development, a new salary schedule for two municipal positions, and payments for landscaping and a retroactive employee salary adjustment. The council will also authorize a municipal service agreement with a condominium association.

• Ordinance 1465-24 sets salary ranges for Director of Community Development ($85,000–$110,000) and Construction Technical Assistant ($54,000–$80,000).
• Resolution 8-200 amends sewer connection fee for 85 Livingston Urban Renewal LLC to $454,253.40, with a balance due of $14,947.20.
• Resolution 8-202 authorizes $3,980 payment to James Haas Landscape Spectrum for work at 80 Bloomfield Avenue.
• Resolution 8-203 provides a retroactive 3% salary increase for former employee Maria Burak (new salaried rate $77,311.45).
• Resolution 8-204 authorizes a municipal service agreement with Fells Manor Condominium Association for snow removal and street lighting.

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance application for property at 23 Washburn Place (Block 50, Lot 22) and consider approval of prior meeting minutes and two professional invoices totaling $2,327.50.

• Variance relief application Z24-001 for 23 Washburn Place by Grainne Dugan and Gregory Knox
• Approval of Bright View Engineering invoice #241047-1 for $472.50 related to 23 Washburn Place review
• Approval of Durkin & Durkin, LLC invoice #76599 for $1,855.00 related to 183 Roseland Avenue review
• Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting

Special Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council is introducing Ordinance 1469-24, which would amend the police department's authorized membership to allow up to two captains (previously one) and revise the department structure. The ordinance responds to recommendations from the 2023 Ambrose Group report. Adoption is scheduled for September 3, 2024.

• Introduction of Ordinance 1469-24 amending Police Department membership to allow up to two captains
• Ordinance also sets maximums: 1 chief, 2 lieutenants, 6 sergeants, 12 patrol officers
• Move follows public input and state police association urging implementation of 2023 Ambrose Report recommendations
• Final adoption scheduled for September 3, 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council is introducing Ordinance No. 1465-24, which would amend the previous salary ordinance to set salary ranges for the Director of Community Development ($85,000-$110,000) and Construction Technical Assistant ($54,000-$80,000). The ordinance is scheduled for adoption on August 13, 2024.

• Ordinance No. 1465-24 to establish salary ranges: Director of Community Development $85,000-$110,000, Construction Technical Assistant $54,000-$80,000

Rent Review Board

The Caldwell Rent Review Board will consider a resolution for the Diorio complaint at 2 Lane Avenue, Apt. 5, and revisit the tabled Moscatello tenant complaint at 4 Provost Square from earlier meetings. Minutes from May 15, 2024, are also up for approval.

• Resolution on Diorio Complaint, 2 Lane Avenue, Apt. 5
• Continued discussion of Moscatello Tenant Complaint, 4 Provost Square (tabled from Feb, Mar, Apr 2024)
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024

Planning Board

The board will review a request for the revision of final site plans at 459 Bloomfield Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of three invoices related to the project's review.

• Revision of Final Site Plans for 459 Bloomfield Avenue (Caldwell Apartments, LLC)
• Bright View Engineering invoice for $4,261.25
• Bright View Engineering invoice for $4,185.00
• Ashenfelter, Trembulak, McDonough, Golia & Trevenen invoice for $332.50

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance relief request for 23 Washburn Place. The board will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting and an invoice from Bright View Engineering.

• Variance relief application Z24-001 for 23 Washburn Place
• Bright View Engineering invoice for $472.50

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing Resolution No. 6-180 regarding an appointment to the Environmental Commission. The resolution authorizes Danielle Rapas to serve as an alternate member with a term ending December 31, 2024.

• Appointment of Danielle Rapas as an Environmental Commission Alternate

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution for 183 Roseland Avenue. The board will also approve professional service invoices and administer oaths to board members.

• Resolution for Application Z23-002 (183 Roseland Avenue)
• Approval of invoices including $2,873.00 for 6 Hanford Place
• Oath of office for Dana Hunkele and John Irwin

Planning Board

The Caldwell Planning Board will review an amended site plan for a proposed 30-unit residential building at 459 Bloomfield Avenue. The applicant submitted revised drawings because minor differences exist between the original December 2020 approval and current on-site construction. Approval would finalize zoning compliance, including three requested variances for parking setbacks, buffer distances, and one required parking space under Ordinance 1385-20.

• Amended site plan review for 459 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 36, Lots 5 & 6)
• Request for three variances: parking setback distance, residential buffer width, and one parking space shortfall per Ordinance 1385-20
• Zoning compliance check for the IH6 Inclusionary Housing Zone (max 4.5 stories/65 ft height, 60% lot coverage)
• Review of previously approved Resolution #P20-002 against current on-site construction conditions

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council will consider an ordinance that waives construction permit fees for accessibility work on homes owned by disabled residents or 100% disabled veterans, reducing renovation costs for those homeowners. The council will also vote to increase a demolition contract for Borough Hall by $13,599.98, authorize advertising for a new police officer position, and approve routine vendor payments totaling $1,086,112.39.

• Ordinance No. 1464-24: Exempts disabled residents and 100% disabled veterans from construction permit fees for home accessibility improvements.
• Resolution No. 5-155: Amends contract with Two Brothers Contracting, Inc. to add up to $13,599.98 for Borough Hall demolition, raising the total cap to $490,128.77.
• Resolution No. 5-156: Authorizes advertising for a new Police Officer position.
• Resolution No. 5-157: Approves payment of bills totaling $1,086,112.39 for services and supplies from May 7–16, 2024.

Rent Review Board

The Caldwell Rent Review Board certified a prior April resolution amending the borough’s rent control ordinance, fulfilling its annual review requirement under Section 182-5.F. The amendments set a maximum annual rent increase of 2 3/4%, with a 1 3/4% limit for tenants aged 65 or older, directly capping monthly housing cost adjustments. The changes also require parking and pet fees to be included in total rent calculations, while prohibiting new charges for existing pets or service animals.

• Amends Section 182-11.B to cap annual rent increases at 2 3/4% (1 3/4% for seniors age 65+)
• Modifies Section 182-11.E to bundle parking fees into total rent calculations and limit independent parking hikes
• Adds Section 182-11.I to include pet fees in rent caps, ban new fees for existing pets, and prohibit charges for service or emotional support animals

Caldwell Board of Health

The Caldwell Board of Health is scheduled to review license applications for eight food service locations and one public establishment during its May 14, 2024 meeting. These approvals are required for local vendors to operate legally within the borough. The agenda also covers routine administrative items, including approving April minutes and hearing from residents.

• Approval of food licenses for Angeloni’s, Boba Bliss-Boba Bliss, Caldwell Marketplace, Dave’s Delicious Deli, Kurobuta, Sabor Peru, SD Convenience LLC, and The Towne Scoop -Temporary License
• Approval of a public establishment license for City Barber

Caldwell Planning Board

The Caldwell Planning Board agenda lists standard procedural steps and approval of April minutes. The only substantive item is a resolution concerning three addresses on Bloomfield Avenue. No additional details about the resolution’s purpose or content are provided in the source document.

• Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting
• Resolution regarding properties at 423, 429 and 433 Bloomfield Avenue

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council is introducing its 2024 municipal budget, which projects total appropriations and revenue of $14,927,165.04 across three operating funds. To cover a net funding gap of $754,056.14 driven by higher salaries, debt service, and insurance costs, the council proposes raising the tax levy by 7.47%. This adjustment increases the estimated municipal tax rate to 3.209, which would raise the average resident's annual property tax bill by approximately $456.

• Total appropriations and revenue set at $14,927,165.04 across the Current Fund, Water Utility, and Sewer Utility.
• Tax levy increases by $731,547.03 (7.47%) to fund a net budget gap of $754,056.14.
• Estimated municipal tax rate rises from 3.102 to 3.209, adding roughly $456 to the average residential bill.
• Debt service appropriations increase by $259,237.50, reflecting principal and interest on outstanding bonds.
• Appropriation offsets include a $250,000 anticipated surplus and reduced costs in legal, engineering, police, and solid waste services.

Caldwell West Caldwell Roseland Senior Transportation Committee

This meeting follows a standard procedural format with no specific public hearings or policy votes listed. The committee will approve minutes from April 1, address old business and a director’s report, then adjourn. No substantive projects or budget items are on the docket.

• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

Special Borough Council

The Borough of Caldwell council agenda lists only procedural steps and a closed executive session to discuss contract negotiations under state law. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or policy changes are detailed in the provided text. Residents may speak during an open public comment period following the closed session.

• Closed executive session for contract negotiations (Resolution 5-142)
• Open public comment period on any topic
• No specific contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are listed in this agenda

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider preliminary and final site plan approval for a property at 183 Roseland Avenue. The item was carried over from the April 3 meeting, and no additional public notice is required. Members will also approve an invoice to T and M Associates for $5,229.75 to cover application review costs.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for 183 Roseland Avenue (Block 55, Lot 2) by Gonnella Property Group, LLC
• Approval of $5,229.75 invoice to T and M Associates for application review
• Approval of April 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Rent Review Board

The Caldwell Rent Review Board will approve minutes from its March 20 meeting and continue tabling two tenant complaints at 501 Bloomfield Avenue and 4 Provost Square. The board is also scheduled to review Chapter 182, the borough’s rent control ordinance, before opening the floor for public comments.

• Review of Chapter 182, the Borough of Caldwell Rent Control Ordinance
• Continued tabling of the Victoratos tenant complaint at 501 Bloomfield Avenue
• Continued tabling of the Moscatello tenant complaint at 4 Provost Square
• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council is reviewing four ordinances covering a major property acquisition, rental housing regulations, employee compensation, and police staffing. The council will vote on purchasing 80 Bloomfield Avenue for up to $2,700,000 using previously issued bond funds to serve as the new Borough Hall. Additional measures establish lead-based paint inspection requirements for residential rentals with associated fees and penalties, set a salary range for a Police Dispatcher, and increase the authorized number of patrol officers from twelve to thirteen.

• Ordinance authorizing purchase of 80 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 65, Lot 2) for up to $2,700,000 using previously issued bond funds
• Ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections in single-family, two-family, and multiple rental units every three years or at tenant turnover
• Ordinance setting a $30,000–$45,000 salary range for the Police Dispatcher position
• Ordinance increasing authorized patrol officers from twelve to thirteen under Chapter 41 of the Borough Code

Planning Board

The Planning Board will determine if properties at 80 Bloomfield Avenue and 423, 429, and 433 Bloomfield Avenue qualify as areas in need of redevelopment. The board will also discuss COAH units for 18 Lane Avenue and 26-30 Lane Avenue.

• Redevelopment determination for 80 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 65, Lot 2)
• Redevelopment determination for 423, 429, and 433 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 28, Lots 15, 14, and 13)
• Discussion of COAH units for 18 Lane Avenue and 26-30 Lane Avenue
• Oath of office for Doris Lightner

Meeting

The Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on April 8, 2024. The agenda lists only standard procedural items, including a call to order, review of old business, a director’s report, and public comment. No specific ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are listed for discussion.

• Standard procedural agenda only (call to order, old business, director’s report, public comment)

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider preliminary and final site plan approval for a property at 183 Roseland Avenue, which determines whether the proposed development complies with local land use rules. The board is also scheduled to approve three consultant invoices totaling $3,191.00 for reviews of zoning applications Z23-002 and Z23-003. Additionally, the board will vote on approving minutes from its January 3 meeting.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for Application Z23-002 at 183 Roseland Avenue
• Approval of Alaimo Group invoices totaling $3,050.00 for reviewing application Z23-002
• Approval of a T and M Associates invoice for $141.00 for reviewing application Z23-003 at 6 Hanford Place
• Approval of minutes from the January 3, 2024 meeting

Borough Council

The Caldwell Borough Council approved Resolution No. 4-123, a standard administrative measure authorizing payment of $3,105,285.39 for invoices and employee payroll covering March 16 through March 28, 2024. The agenda consists entirely of a certified bill list covering routine municipal operations like public safety supplies, road repairs, pension contributions, and waste management services. This approval is the required procedural step to legally disburse funds already received by the borough.

• Authorization of $3,105,285.39 for vendor invoices and payroll covering March 16–28, 2024
• Annual pension appropriations totaling $1,062,067.66 for PFRS ($855,506) and PERS ($206,561.66)
• 2024 recycling and waste service contract with Cali Carting Inc. for $41,500.00
• Water system repairs and valve replacements totaling $20,801.71 across Martin Contracting LLC and Capitol Supply Construction
• LOSAP contributions of $30,669.30 to West Caldwell Township for 2023 property loss assessments

Meeting

This agenda contains only routine procedural boilerplate for a joint transportation committee meeting. The group will approve the minutes from its March 4 session and receive a director’s report. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of March 4 meeting minutes
• Director’s report

Rent Review Board

The Caldwell Rent Review Board will approve February minutes and address three pending tenant complaints at specific properties, which determine whether rent adjustments are approved for those units. Members will also review public participation procedures for future meetings. Additionally, the board plans to examine Chapter 182 of the borough’s rent control ordinance.

• Resolution on Kostecka tenant complaint at 507 Bloomfield Avenue
• Updates on tabbed Victoratos (501 Bloomfield Avenue) and Moscatello (4 Provost Square) complaints
• Review of Chapter 182, the borough’s rent control ordinance
• Discussion of public notice and participation procedures for board meetings

Council

The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to regulate the operation and parking of electric scooters and electric bicycles. The proposal includes rules regarding speed limits, helmet use for minors, and sidewalk conduct. Additionally, the council will consider rescinding a previous ordinance related to the Environmental Commission.

• Proposed regulations for electric scooter and electric bicycle operation
• Ordinance to rescind Ordinance 1342-18 regarding the Environmental Commission
• Proclamation declaring March 17, 2024, as Grover Cleveland Week

Caldwell Local Assistance Board

The March 18, 2024, agenda for the Caldwell Local Assistance Board consists of routine procedural matters. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 22, 2024, and a report from the Director.

Caldwell Board of Health

The Caldwell Board of Health will meet to consider several license approvals. The agenda includes reviews for food, public establishment, and massage licenses.

• Approval of food license for Rincon Hispano
• Approval of public establishment licenses including Blooming Nails and Caldwell Cuts
• Approval of massage licenses for A Touch of WellBeing

Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council. The agenda includes a committee reorganization and a director's report.

• Committee reorganization
• Review of February 26, 2024 minutes
• Director's Report

Zoning Board

The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment is considering a preliminary and final site plan application for 183 Roseland Avenue. The application was submitted by Gonnella Property Group, LLC.

• Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for 183 Roseland Avenue (Gonnella Property Group, LLC)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering Ordinance No. 1456-24 to regulate the use of electric scooters and electric bicycles on public streets, sidewalks, and parks. The ordinance establishes rules for operation, parking, and equipment requirements. It also outlines procedures for identifying and removing abandoned electric devices.

• Ordinance No. 1456-24 regarding electric scooter and electric bicycle operation
• Helmet requirement for riders under 17 years of age
• Speed limit restriction of 20 miles per hour
• Prohibition of riding electric scooters or bicycles on sidewalks
• New procedures for identifying and removing abandoned electric vehicles

Meeting

This meeting consists of procedural items for the Mayor's Senior Advisory Council. The agenda includes a committee reorganization and a review of minutes from December 11, 2023.

• Committee reorganization
• Review of December 11, 2023 minutes
• Director's Report

Rent Review Board

The Board will review Chapter 182, the Rent Control Ordinance for the Borough of Caldwell. Members will also discuss updates on two previously tabled tenant complaints and a new complaint at 4 Provost Square. Additionally, the board will consider approving amended forms for complaints and rent increase notifications.

• Review of Chapter 182, Rent Control Ordinance
• Moscatello Tenant Complaint (4 Provost Square)
• Kostecka Tenant Complaint (507 Bloomfield Avenue)
• Victoratos Tenant Complaint (501 Bloomfield Avenue)
• Approval of amended complaint and rent increase notification forms

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss updates to local flood control regulations and rules for electric scooters. The agenda also includes swearing in new police officers and approving contracts for website management and a recycling app.

• Ordinance 1455-24 to update flood control regulations and hazard maps
• Ordinance 1456-24 regarding electric scooters and electric bicycles
• Website management contract with Graphics Connection, Inc for up to $17,475.00
• Garbage and recycling app contract with Remydr for up to $3,000.00
• Swearing in of Police Officers Corey Gerard and Nicholas D’Amico

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve various local business licenses. This includes food service licenses for numerous local restaurants and schools, as well as public establishment, daycare center, and massage licenses.

• Approval of 29 food service licenses
• Approval of 7 public establishment licenses
• Approval of 3 daycare center licenses
• Approval of 1 massage license

Borough Council

The Borough Council met to authorize various personnel appointments, including a tax collector and technical assistants. The council also approved an engineering contract for road projects and authorized the payment of municipal bills.

• Award of $43,740 contract to Bright View Engineering for Oak Grove Road, Park Avenue, and White Birch Terrace
• Reappointment of Brad Taylor as Borough Tax Collector through December 31, 2027
• Appointment of Kim Conlon as Clean Communities and Community Forestry Coordinator
• Appointment of Jake Pohlman as Licensed Pool Operator with a $2,000 annual stipend
• Appointment of Kim Conlon and Shannon Jorn as Technical Assistants to the Construction Official

Council

The Borough Council is considering Ordinance No. 1455-24 to repeal the existing flood damage prevention code and adopt a new chapter for flood control. The proposed regulations aim to manage flood hazard areas, adopt new flood hazard maps, and designate a floodplain administrator.

• Ordinance No. 1455-24: Repeal of Chapter 110 'Flood Damage Prevention' and adoption of new Chapter 110 'Flood Control and Damage Prevention'
• Adoption of flood hazard maps based on the April 3, 2020, Flood Insurance Study
• Proposed penalties for ordinance violations: fines up to $1,250 and/or up to 90 days imprisonment
• Proposed fines for unlawful solid waste disposal in a floodway: between $2,500 and $10,000

Local Assistance Board

The board will conduct a reorganization of the committee, including the election of officers and approval of future meeting dates. The agenda also includes the approval of previous minutes and a report from the Director.

• Election of Committee Officers
• Approval of November 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of upcoming meeting dates
• Director's Report

Rent Review Board

The board will conduct an oath of office for members and elect new officers. The agenda also includes the review of two tenant complaints and a review of the Borough's rent control ordinance.

• Oath of office for Councilman Ken Jurgensen and John Irwin
• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretaries
• Appointment of Attorney John Chiaia, Esq.
• Kostecka Tenant Complaint at 507 Bloomfield Avenue
• Victoratos Tenant Complaint at 501 Bloomfield Avenue

Planning Board Reorganizational

The Planning Board met to administer oaths of office and elect board officers for the new year. The meeting also included the appointment of professional board members and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Oath of office administered to Mayor Jones, Councilman Alonso, Nathan Gardner, Mike Pocelinko, and Doris Lightner
• Appointment of Attorney Alan Trembulak, Esq., Bright View Engineering, and T and M Associates
• Approval of invoice #13540 from Ashenfelter, Trembulak, McDonough, Golia & Trevenen for drainage easement review at 4-18 Lane Avenue

Zoning Board of Adjustments Reorganizational

The Board met to administer the oath of office to Justine Giermanski and elect new officers. The agenda also included the appointment of board professionals and approval of previous minutes.

• Oath of office administered to Justine Giermanski
• Appointment of Attorney Robert Cosgrove, Esq
• Appointment of Engineer Bright View Engineering
• Appointment of Planner T&M Associates
• Approval of $440.00 invoice from Alaimo Group for 183 Roseland Avenue review

Council Reorganizational

The Borough Council held a reorganization meeting to authorize various municipal appointments for the 2024 term. The session included approving members for several boards and entering into new professional service agreements.

• Appointment of members to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Board of Health
• Appointment of members to the Library Board of Trustees, Environmental Commission, and Rent Review Board
• Contract with Craig P. Bossong, Esq. for Borough Attorney services not to exceed $100,000
• Professional service contract with Nisivoccia, LLP for audit and financial advisory services not to exceed $85,000