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Summit public meetings in 2024

84 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 18, 2024

Planning Board

Public hearing on major site plan for 367 Springfield Ave addition

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on SAF Summit LLC's application for preliminary and final major site plan approval for an addition and relocation of mechanical equipment at 367 Springfield Avenue. The board will also memorialize a resolution for the Reeves-Reed Arboretum's proposal to construct an accessible ramp and pervious paths at 165 Hobart Avenue, and discuss revised DRO amendments and the draft State Plan.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 913 sq ft addition at 367 Springfield Ave

The Summit Planning Board unanimously approved a minor site plan for SAF Summit, LLC to add 913 square feet to the third floor of the historic Bank of America building at 367 Springfield Avenue and relocate rooftop mechanical equipment. The approval includes conditions to comply with professional memorandums and a recommendation to explore solar. The board also approved a resolution for the Reeves Arboretum accessible ramp project and discussed proposed DRO ordinance amendments.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Common Council

Common Council meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024

The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and references to document files. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $16,890 increase for HTTV cable broadcast services (5-2)

The Common Council approved a one-time adjusted franchise fee payment of $16,890 to HomeTowne Television, Inc. (HTTV) for 2024, despite a failed motion to table the resolution. The council also approved several other items, including a $35,000 amendment to the City Solicitor's agreement, a $334,246 bid for golf course footbridge improvements, and a resolution supporting an amendment to the Fair Housing Act. The meeting included a presentation on 2024 police statistics and updates on the City Administrator search.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Upon motion of Councilmember Boyer, duly seconded by Councilmember Vartan, the minutes were approved by the following vote. 1/21/25 City of Summit Page 2 December 17, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED…
5 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
MOTION TO TABLE: RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 5] MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Vartan
2 yea
Minegar yea · Vartan yea
to table the resolution. RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 2] MOVER: Boyer SECONDER: Smallwood
4 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea
Mon Dec 16, 2024

Zoning Board

Board to hear variance requests for 3 townhouses on Edgar Street

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications, including a proposal for three townhouses at 27 Edgar Street seeking multiple variances, and a request from Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation to carry its solar panel application to March 2025. The board will also memorialize a prior decision on steep slope disturbance at 44 Lenox Road and approve minutes from December 2, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves two steep-slope applications, carries two others

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved steep-slope disturbance applications for 29 Ridge Road (Elena Holdings LLC) and 230 Oak Ridge Avenue (Thomas and Alison Macmillan), each with conditions. The board carried the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application to March 17, 2025, and the 27 Edgar Street townhouse application to March 3, 2025, due to time constraints. A resolution for 44 Lenox Road was also memorialized.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss grants, Earth Day, and Tiny Forest

The Summit Environmental Commission will meet to approve November meeting minutes, plan the Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss the Tiny Forest project, receive updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey certification, and hear reports from the RAC and GreenFaith groups. The agenda also sets the 2025 meeting dates, with no meetings in July or August.

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✓ Decided: Environmental Commission approves 2025 Earth Day Clean-Up dates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved March 29, 2025, for the Earth Day Clean-Up, with March 30 as a rain date. They also received a $10,000 grant to revise the Environmental Resource Inventory, and discussed updates on the Tiny Forest, Community Energy Plan, and other projects.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to review addition to Summit Trust Company at 367 Springfield Ave

The Commission will hold advisory reviews for two projects: a 913 sq ft addition and renovations to the historic Summit Trust Company building at 367 Springfield Avenue, and variances for a property at 17 West End Avenue. New business includes demolition applications at 22 Argyle Court and a property at 16 Sayre Street. Old business involves discussion of a demolition ordinance.

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✓ Decided: HPC supports Summit Trust Co. addition at 367 Springfield Ave

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously ratified advisory submissions for three items: the Summit Trust Company's minor site plan at 367 Springfield Avenue, a variance application at 77 West End Avenue, and the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes. The Commission expressed support for the Summit Trust Company addition as a good example of adaptive reuse, while noting the carport at 77 West End Avenue is not architecturally consistent. No final approvals were granted; these were advisory reviews.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear proposals for Beacon Hill Club and Morris Avenue housing

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two site plan applications. The board will consider modernization of the Beacon Hill Club campus and the construction of a multi-family residential dwelling on Morris Avenue.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Common Council

Agenda references PDFs only, no items listed

This Common Council meeting agenda consists solely of references to an agenda document and an agenda packet PDF, with no specific actionable items, proposals, or discussions described in the provided text.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear requests for townhouses and steep slope disturbances

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four property applications. The board will also consider a resolution for fuel tank storage at Canoe Brook Country Club.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Planning Board

Public hearing on Reeves Arboretum accessible ramp and paths

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Master Plan Consistency review for an accessible ramp and at-grade pervious paths at Reeves Arboretum. The board will also consider a resolution memorializing a reasonableness review for a lacrosse wall and gazebo at Summit Community Programs, and discuss responses to a request for qualifications (RFQ).

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Board of Health

Board of Health to discuss 2025 budget and meeting schedule

The Summit Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative matters including approval of minutes, review of bills, and reports from staff. New business includes discussion of the 2025 budget and the 2025 meeting schedule.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review multi-family and club development applications

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three site plan and variance applications. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and an extension for a property on Oakley Avenue.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss community energy and forest signage

The Environmental Commission will meet to review the Community Energy Plan and signage for Martin’s Brook/Tiny Forest. The body will also consider an ANJEC Grant letter.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Common Council

Agenda contains only references to PDF documents, no decisions or discussions listed

This Common Council meeting agenda lists only two document entries (agenda-only PDF and agenda packet PDF) with no substantive items. No ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or contracts are described. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable items disclosed.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 2] MOVER: Hamlet SECONDER: Vartan
4 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea
Wed Nov 13, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Church seeks variances for solar panels at 695 Springfield Ave

The Historic Preservation Commission will review multiple advisory items including a lacrosse wall at Tatlock Field, steep slope disturbances at two addresses, and a three-townhouse development with variances. The main item is a preliminary site plan for solar panels at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation requiring numerous D1, D3, and C variances. The commission will also consider demolition applications for two properties and discuss preservation law.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Zoning Board

Canoe Brook Country Club seeks variances for staff housing and fuel tanks

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications from Canoe Brook Country Club: one for preliminary and final major site plan approval including variances for additional staff housing in an expanded accessory structure, and another for a variance and minor site plan for fuel storage tanks. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and extension for other properties, and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Planning Board

Summit Planning Board to review proposal for lacrosse wall and gazebo at Tatlock Field

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a reasonableness review for a proposed lacrosse wall and gazebo at Tatlock Field (80 Butler Parkway). Board members will also discuss the Burgis Memo regarding the Master Plan/Reexamination Report and draft DRO Amendments. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 23, 2024.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council Oct 22 meeting agenda is procedural only

The provided agenda text for the October 22, 2024 Summit Common Council meeting contains only the meeting title and a reference to an agenda packet. No specific discussion items, ordinances, or resolutions are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details likely contained in the linked packet.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss Community Energy Plan and Tiny Forest

The Summit Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve September minutes and receive updates on Earth Day Clean-Up, the Tiny Forest project, the Community Energy Plan, and interfaith environmental initiatives. New business will be discussed at the end.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Zoning Board

Board considers variances for garage reconstruction, roof pitch, bay window at 2 Woodmere Drive

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications requesting variances for residential properties. Applicants seek relief from setback, roof pitch, driveway width, and other zoning requirements at 77 West End Avenue, 10 Waldron Avenue, 2 Woodmere Drive, and 174 Springfield Avenue. Public comments will be taken after each presentation.

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Wed Oct 16, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews five property modification requests

The Commission will conduct advisory reviews for five different properties regarding variances, site plans, and accessibility improvements. These reviews focus on maintaining the character of historic districts and sites, including the North Side Historic District.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider major site plan for Beacon Hill Club

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding site plans and variances for two properties. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization and extensions for other residential addresses.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss proposed DRO amendments and cross-acceptance updates

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public meeting with no public hearings or resolution memorializations scheduled. The board will discuss proposed DRO amendments (Development Review Ordinance) as outlined in a Burgess memo, receive cross-acceptance updates from Mr. Spurr, and hear from subcommittees. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 22, 2024.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Board of Health

Summit Board of Health to review infectious disease updates and marketing campaign

The Board of Health will review reports from the health officer, nurse, and environmental health specialist. The meeting includes a TASE presentation and a discussion on a public health marketing campaign.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to review variances for 7 historic properties and two demolitions

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission will discuss advisory reviews for seven properties seeking variances and plan revisions, including additions, setbacks, and landscaping changes. Two demolition permits for historic structures at 165 Passaic Avenue and 42 Stockton Road are also on the agenda. The commission will also consider a demolition ordinance and receive liaison updates from the Planning Board and Council.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council meeting agenda contains only document references

This meeting agenda provides only links to the agenda PDF and agenda packet PDF. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints McTernan to Ward 2, approves affordable housing developer process

The Common Council appointed Mike McTernan to fill the Ward 2 vacancy, and he was sworn in. The Council approved a resolution establishing a formal developer facilitation process for affordable housing projects (6-1). An ordinance to change the amusement machine license fee to $250 per machine was introduced for first reading. A resolution to authorize an agreement with Teamster Local 469 was tabled.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Those with the name of another committee in italics after it indicate the other committee might have had some input.) The respective Committee Chairman, Committee member, or Councilmember…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
resolution in its entirety into the record, which is hereto attached. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Vartan SECONDER: Hamlet
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
resolution in its entirety into the record, which is hereto attached. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Vartan SECONDER: Hamlet AYES: Boyer, Hamlet, Minegar, Pawlowski, Smallwood, Vartan RECUSE…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
resolution in its entirety into the record, which is hereto attached. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 1] MOVER: Vartan SECONDER: Hamlet AYES: Boyer, Hamlet, Minegar, Pawlowski, Smallwood, Vartan RECUSE…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
Mon Sep 16, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss edits to Development Review Ordinance

The Summit Environmental Commission will consider proposed edits to the Development Review Ordinance (DRO), receive updates on the Tiny Forest grant, and hear reports from the RAC and GreenFaith groups. The meeting also includes approval of June meeting minutes and new business.

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✓ Decided: Environmental Commission receives $10K grant to revise Environmental Resource Inventory

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the June minutes and discussed updates on various projects. They received a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey and PSEG Foundation grant to revise the Environmental Resource Inventory, selecting The Land Conservancy of New Jersey to conduct the work. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

Mon Sep 16, 2024

Zoning Board

Board to hear multi-family housing plan at 477-479 Morris Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a variance for steep-slope disturbance at 29 Ridge Road, and preliminary and final site plan approval with variances to construct a multi-family residential dwelling at 477-479 Morris Avenue. The board will also consider resolution extensions for two prior applications (47 Hawthorne Place and 226 Hobart Avenue). No resolutions for memorialization or minutes are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board carries two applications, grants two extensions

The Summit Zoning Board carried the Elena Holdings steep-slope variance application to December 2, 2024, pending an arborist letter on tree disease, and carried the 479 Morris LLC site plan application to November 19, 2024, at the applicant's request. The board also approved extension resolutions for variances at 47 Hawthorne Place and 226 Hobart Avenue. No final approvals or denials were issued.

Wed Sep 4, 2024

Zoning Board

Beacon Hill Club major site plan, plus 3 other hearings before zoning board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a second floor addition and car port at 77 West End Avenue, variances for a rear yard setback at 71 Pine Grove Avenue, and a major site plan for the Beacon Hill Club at 250 Hobart Avenue involving pool, parking, EV charging, and landscaping improvements. The board will also vote on extension and memorialization resolutions for prior applications and discuss the selection of board planner, engineer, and attorney for 2025.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Common Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints interim city administrator, approves $768K traffic signal bid

The Common Council approved several resolutions, including appointing an interim city administrator and awarding a $768,220.46 bid for traffic signal replacements. They also authorized an emergency contract for Tatlock Field House cleanup and approved a one-year contract extension for payroll services. Council President Lisa Allen announced her resignation effective September 4, 2024.

Mon Aug 5, 2024

Zoning Board

Bristol Myers Squibb seeks variance for liquid nitrogen tanks at 556 Morris Avenue

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major site plan amendment by Bristol Myers Squibb to add two liquid nitrogen storage tanks. Several residential variance requests for lot coverage, building coverage, and floor area ratio are also on the agenda. The board will also consider a resolution for a prior application at 190 Kent Place Boulevard and discuss an extension request for 38 Ascot Way.

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Tue Jul 30, 2024

Common Council

Meeting notice with agenda packet for July 30, 2024 Common Council meeting

The agenda consists only of a meeting notice and a link to the agenda packet. No specific items, ordinances, or resolutions are listed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss DRO revisions and Mount Laurel updates

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public meeting to memorialize resolutions for two site applications (2 Parkview Terrace and 30 Woodland Avenue) and consider an extension for a project at 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue. The board will also hear updates on the DRO revision process, Cross Acceptance steps, and the Mount Laurel Subcommittee. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Wed Jul 17, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to review demolition applications for two properties

The Commission will consider demolition applications for 29 Lewis Avenue (contributing to streetscape, c.1930) and 23 Ox Bow Lane (non-contributing, c.1950) in the North Side Historic District. Advisory review for 29 Ridge Road (stormwater management, steep slopes variance) was previously ratified. New business includes an August workshop. Old business discusses the Revolution NJ 250 celebration.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning board to hear variance requests, carry two applications

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests (Mary Anne Sacco at 24 Huntley Road and Mark Schilsky at 42 Knob Hill) and consider carrying two applications (479 Morris, LLC and Elena Holdings, LLC) to September 16. The board will also memorialize resolutions for several prior approvals and approve July 1 minutes.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Zoning Board

Bristol Myers Squibb proposes adding nitrogen storage tanks at 556 Morris Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for residential additions and a commercial site plan amendment. Two applicants have requested to carry their items to a future meeting. The board will also approve resolutions for completed projects on Oak Ridge Avenue, Kings Hill Court, and Caldwell Avenue.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Planning Board

Proposed mixed-use conversion at 30 Woodland Avenue

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the conversion of a rooming house at 30 Woodland Avenue into a mixed-use property with three apartments and office space. The meeting also includes updates from the DRO Subcommittee and memorialization of a resolution for 2 Parkview Terrace.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Review of property variances and discussion on historic home demolitions in Summit

The Commission will review several applications for property renovations and variances within historic districts. The agenda also includes a presentation on four specific historic homes and a report regarding the loss of 60 historic homes in Summit over the past five years.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Zoning Board

Site plan and variance requests for 502 Morris Avenue and 5 Lowell Avenue

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several site plan and variance applications. These include requests for commercial vehicle parking at 502 Morris Avenue and residential additions in Edgewood Drive, Webster Avenue, and Washington Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions to extend existing applications.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Environmental Commission

Discussion of the Community Energy Plan

The Environmental Commission will review May meeting minutes and discuss the Community Energy Plan. The agenda also includes updates on Tiny Forest summer work, RAC, and GreenFaith.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Board of Health

Summit Board of Health considers ordinance for sanitary regulations and licensing fees

The Summit Board of Health will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 01-2024. This ordinance proposes amendments to the city's sanitary regulations, definitions, and licensing fees within the Board of Health Code.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Common Council

No substantive meeting items listed in the provided agenda

The provided agenda for the June 11, 2024, Special Meeting contains only document references and placeholders. No specific topics, ordinances, or decisions are listed in the text.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO TABLE: RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 5] MOVER: Vartan SECONDER: Minegar
2 yea
Minegar yea · Vartan yea
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUMMIT, COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 35, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, BY CREATING A NEW “MORRIS BROAD CROSSROADS OVERLAY ZONE” DISTRICT 05/21/24 RESULT: ADOPTED…
5 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea
Mon Jun 10, 2024

Zoning Board

Kent Place School proposes building modifications at 42 Norwood Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding application documents for Kent Place School. The proposal includes moving a dance room to the first floor and revising certain building heights and terrace structures. The board will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears four applications including BMS nitrogen tanks

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a request by Bristol Myers Squibb for amended site plan approval to add two liquid nitrogen storage tanks. The board will also vote on resolutions for extensions and memorializations, and finalize its 2023 annual report.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear subdivision request and review new overlay zone

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application at 2 Parkview Terrace, which also seeks variances for lot area, side yard, and width. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance creating a new 'Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone' and consider a resolution on its consistency with the Master Plan. Other items include updates from the DRO Subcommittee and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Common Council

Council to consider acquiring Salt Brook properties and $8.2M in bond ordinances

The Summit Common Council is meeting to consider several financial and land items. They will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to acquire two parcels along Salt Brook for drainage purposes, and introduce multiple bond ordinances totaling over $8.2 million for various improvements, sewer utility work, and parking facilities. The council will also vote on resolutions including accepting a cybersecurity grant, appointing a deputy tax assessor, and confirming a mayoral appointment to the Homelessness Task Force.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE, CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-25 REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY AND BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY, SUBSECTION 7-25.4…
6 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea
Mon May 20, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss grant application and Tiny Forest

The Environmental Commission will review April meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes updates on the Tiny Forest, RAC, and GreenFaith.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears two variance requests, including Beacon Hill Club expansion

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first is for a home addition at 77 West End Avenue, and the second is a major proposal by the Beacon Hill Club at 250 Hobart Avenue to modernize its lower campus, which requires multiple variances and site plan approval. The board will also vote on its annual report and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Board of Health

Board of Health to consider ordinance amending sanitary regulations and licensing fees

The Summit Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to review bills, hear reports from staff, and consider introducing an ordinance that would amend the city's sanitary regulations, specifically definitions and licensing fees. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Board of Health

Board of Health to consider amending sanitary regulations and licensing fees

The Summit Board of Health is holding its regular meeting, primarily to consider introducing an ordinance that would amend the city's sanitary regulations, specifically definitions and licensing fees. The board will also review bills, hear reports from environmental health, nursing, and the health officer, and take public comments.

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Wed May 15, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews 6 property changes, new business

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review six advisory items, including proposed changes to homes on Oak Ridge Avenue, Kings Hill Court, Washington Avenue, Edgewood Drive, Webster Avenue, and Woodland Avenue. They will also discuss new business involving a proposed sale at 4 Waldron Avenue and a demolition at 5 Tulip Street, along with old business on HPC Awards, a demolition ordinance, and Revolution NJ. The meeting includes approval of minutes and liaison updates.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council meets May 7 with agenda and packet

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and packet documents. The council is meeting, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the proposed art mural for the façade of the Harquail building is not related to SDI. RESOLUTIONS (CONT'D) FINANCE 41151 1. Summary of General Revenues and Appropriations - 2024 Special…
5 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea
Mon May 6, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears three variance requests for home additions

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential properties, including a clarification of a previously approved rear yard setback, a second-floor addition, and replacement of an accessory structure. The board will also consider memorializing resolutions for two prior applications and approve minutes from the April 15 meeting.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Planning Board

Summit Planning Board April 24 meeting cancelled

The City of Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 7:30 pm has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Common Council

Council to consider amended resolution on Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness

The Summit Common Council is meeting on April 24, 2024. The agenda includes an amended resolution regarding the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness, which was adopted at this meeting. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with links to the agenda and packet documents.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

HPC to review demolition of four buildings at 86 Morris Ave, former Edison school site

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss demolition applications for four buildings at 86 Morris Avenue, part of the former Edison Junior High School complex, now slated for Kenvue's global headquarters. They will also review advisory items for 502 Morris Avenue and 250 Hobart Avenue, and consider award nominations. The meeting is primarily for discussion and advisory review, with no final decisions listed.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Environmental Commission

Summit Environmental Commission to discuss upcoming grant and Earth Day summary

The commission will review the March meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes a summary of the Earth Day clean-up and updates regarding RAC and GreenFaith.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning board to hear two major Morris Avenue development applications

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two major site plan applications along Morris Avenue. The first involves commercial vehicle parking and garage expansion at 502 Morris Avenue, and the second proposes a multi-family residential building at 477-479 Morris Avenue. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for four previously heard cases and approve minutes from the April 1 meeting.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council holds community forum April 9, 2024

This is a community forum agenda with no listed action items, only a notice and final agenda document. The meeting appears to be an open forum rather than a decision-making session.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Common Council

Council to declare vacancy for senior payroll clerk in Finance Dept

The Summit Common Council is meeting on April 2, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution added from the floor to declare a vacancy in the Finance Department for a full-time Senior Payroll Clerk. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with only agenda and packet documents listed.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Introduce 2024 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets & Establish Hearing Date (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Minegar, Councilmember SECONDER: Hamlet…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
[context] Introduce 2024 Special Improvement District Budget & Establish Hearing Date (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Minegar, Councilmember SECONDER: Hamlet, Councilmember
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE, CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-8.7, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS. (Parking prohibited on Blackburn Road, between Prospect Street and Locust Avenue)…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE, CHAPTER 4, GENERAL LICENSING, SECTION 4-1, ESTABLISH GENERAL REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 4-20.3, REGULATING OF SIDEWALK CAFES, PERMIT REQUIRED, AND APPENDIX A, SCHEDULE OF…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE, CHAPTER 4, GENERAL LICENSING, SECTION 4-1, ESTABLISH GENERAL REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 4-20.3, REGULATING OF SIDEWALK CAFES, PERMIT REQUIRED, AND APPENDIX A, SCHEDULE OF…
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
[context] Authorize Emergency Temporary Appropriations - Sewer Utility (Roll Call Vote) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Hamlet
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
[context] Authorize Emergency Temporary Appropriations - Parking Utility (Roll Call Vote) City of Summit Page 7 April 2, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Hamlet
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
resolution is not self-explanatory. Matters authorizing action, licenses, or granting permission have met all department qualifications. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Greg
6 yea
Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea · Allen yea
Mon Apr 1, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear three variance requests for home projects

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential properties, including a play structure, dormers, and a garage rebuild. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two prior cases, approve minutes, and discuss the annual report.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear subdivision, turf field, adopt rules

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 2 Parkview Terrace and a courtesy hearing on a new synthetic turf athletic field at Summit High School. The board will also consider adopting its 2024 rules and regulations and appointments to affordable housing committees. Open discussion includes revisions to the DRO and an affordable housing legislation status update.

Wed Mar 20, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews athletic field, storage tanks, and home additions

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review several advisory items, including a new synthetic turf field at Summit High School, liquid nitrogen tanks at Bristol Myers Squibb, and various home additions and variances. They will also discuss new business such as a historic plaque presentation and old business including demolition statistics and an OPRA request.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Common Council

Council meeting agenda and packet posted for March 19, 2024

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Common Council is meeting on March 19, 2024, with the agenda and full packet available as PDF documents.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 3 variance requests for decks, fences, sports court

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a deck at 53 Baltusrol Road, fencing at 108 Woodland Avenue, and a sport/recreation court with lighting at 35 Beekman Terrace. The board will also discuss the 2023 annual report and approve minutes from the March 4 meeting. All items are open to public comment after each presentation.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission discusses upcoming grant application and Earth Day updates

The Environmental Commission will review February meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up and RAC/GreenFaith initiatives.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Common Council

Summit Council to review revised agenda and packet

The Summit Common Council is meeting on March 5, 2024, to consider a revised agenda and agenda packet. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 3 variance requests, including deck, slope, setbacks

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a deck at 58 Beverly Road, steep-slope and setback variances at 7 Essex Road, and front/side yard setback variances for a second-story addition at 77 West End Avenue. The board will also vote to memorialize three prior decisions, approve February 21 minutes, and discuss the 2023 annual report.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss grant applications and Earth Day clean-up

The Summit Environmental Commission will review January meeting minutes and discuss upcoming grant applications. The commission will also receive updates regarding Earth Day clean-up efforts and RAC and GreenFaith activities.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board meeting has no agenda items

This meeting of the Summit, NJ Planning Board is scheduled but has no agenda items listed. The agenda text indicates only 'No Agenda' for both the regular meeting and the CRBD Outreach Meeting, so no decisions or discussions are planned.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear variance requests for deck and commercial parking

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a rear deck at 28 Cromwell Parkway and another for major site plan approval and multiple variances at 502 Morris Avenue and 5 Lowell Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three prior cases, approve minutes, discuss committee appointments, and review the 2023 annual report.

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Wed Feb 21, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews 5 variance and design requests

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review five advisory items involving property changes in historic districts, including revised plans for 259 Summit Avenue and variance requests for decks, fences, and a driveway gate. The commission will also discuss new business items such as a digital staff comments report, oath of office, and research projects on historic plaques and other towns' ordinances. Old business includes a review of demolition permits from 2019-2023.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Common Council

Summit Council meets Feb 20; agenda items pending in packet

The Summit Common Council is holding its regular meeting on February 20, 2024. The agenda itself is minimal, listing only the meeting agenda and the agenda packet as documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed in the provided text.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution due to a conflict and left the Council Chamber. RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Smallwood
6 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
Mon Feb 12, 2024

Affordable Housing Committee

Summit Affordable Housing Committee meets February 12, 2024

The committee will review the 2023 Annual Status Report and receive an Administrative Agent Report. The meeting also includes a review of the Affordable Housing Trust Account balance and an open discussion period.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council meeting agenda with linked documents

This agenda for the February 6, 2024 Common Council meeting contains only links to PDF documents (the agenda and the agenda packet) and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive details available only in the attached files.

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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER III, POLICE REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUMMIT, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 3-16 ENTITLED “RESIDENT PROTECTION” 01/23/24 City of Summit Page 12 February 6, 2024…
5 yea · 1 nay
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Minegar nay
Resolution of the City of Summit, County of Union, Opposing Assembly Bill No. 4 / Senate Bill No. 50, which Proposes to Overhaul the Fair Share Housing Act in a Way that Will Serve to Diminish Home…
5 yea · 1 nay
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Minegar nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 5, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 4 applications, including 3-family housing at 477-479 Morris Ave

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a proposal for a multi-family dwelling at 477-479 Morris Avenue, a home addition at 24 Russell Place, a porch and pool at 5 Robin Hood Road, and a steep slope variance at 259 Summit Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for two prior applications, approve minutes, discuss a committee appointment, and review the 2023 annual report.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Common Council

Summit Council meets with agenda packet; no substantive items listed

This Common Council meeting agenda contains only the agenda packet and final agenda documents, with no substantive items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance will not be the only enforcement. RESULT: INTRODUCED [4 TO 1] Next: 2/6/2024 7:30 PM MOVER: Pawlowski SECONDER: Allen
4 yea · 1 nay
Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Allen yea · Minegar nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 22, 2024

Board of Health

Summit Board of Health reorganizes, reviews bills and reports

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Summit Board of Health. The board will elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, review January 2024 bills, and receive reports from the environmental health specialist, nurse, and health officer. Public comments are also scheduled.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Environmental Commission

Summit Environmental Commission discusses grants and Earth Day updates

The commission will review upcoming grant applications and receive updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up. The meeting also includes reports on RAC, GreenFaith, ecosystems, and climate.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear minor subdivision application for 2 Parkview Terrace

The Summit Planning Board will reorganize for 2024, appoint professionals and committees, and hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application at 2 Parkview Terrace. The applicant seeks to divide the lot into two and obtain variances for lot area, side yard, and width. The board will also consider a time extension for a prior application and approve minutes from the December 2023 meeting.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 4 variance requests for home additions

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications seeking variances for residential additions, including one withdrawn application. The board will also consider resolutions for previously heard cases, approve minutes, and discuss the 2022 annual report.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission meeting agenda, no details listed

This is the agenda for the January 17, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific items listed. As such, the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are not included in this text.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears four variance requests for pools, patios, additions, and a sports court

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a pool and patio on a steep slope, walkway and patio updates, a home addition, and a sport/recreation court. The board will also take oaths for new members, adopt the 2024 calendar, and memorialize resolutions for three prior cases.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Zoning Board

Zoning Board holds public hearings for residential property variances

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several residential applications. These include requests for variances related to steep slopes, lot coverage, and setbacks for various home improvements.

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Wed Jan 3, 2024

Common Council

Summit Common Council holds 2024 organization meeting

This is the annual organization meeting of the Summit, NJ Common Council. The agenda contains only procedural items such as adopting the meeting schedule and appointing officials; no substantive policy decisions are listed.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution is not self-explanatory. Matters authorizing action, licenses, or granting permission have met all department qualifications. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Allen SECONDER:Pawlowski
7 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Minegar yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea · Vartan yea
Motion to Restore Rule #14 to its original language: RESULT: NOT APPROVED MOVER: Minegar SECONDER: Vartan
2 yea
Minegar yea · Vartan yea
Motion to adopt the 2024 Council Rules as presented: RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Allen SECONDER: Pawlowski
5 yea
Allen yea · Boyer yea · Hamlet yea · Pawlowski yea · Smallwood yea