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Leonia public meetings in 2024

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

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council work session includes housing and budget discussions

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session covering various municipal business items. Discussion topics include liquor licenses, redevelopment updates for MACORR, and a budget update.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council considers stormwater ordinance and curb grant

The Mayor and Council will meet to adopt a new stormwater ordinance and consider several consent resolutions. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a hydraulic study for Wood Terrace.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to discuss proposed zoning for Phase I redevelopment

The Mayor and Council will hear a presentation on proposed zoning for Phase I of redevelopment from the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Redevelopment and Revitalization. They will also consider appointing a DPW Assistant Superintendent and accepting the 2024 municipal audit. Several consent resolutions are scheduled, including authorizing a bond anticipation note and budget transfers.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to introduce stormwater ordinance, authorize Beechwood Place improvements

The Mayor and Council will introduce a stormwater ordinance (ORD. 2024-16) and consider a resolution to authorize professional services for Beechwood Place improvements. Other items include approving a generator maintenance contract, tennis court improvements, and rejecting bids for an electric shuttle bus. The agenda also lists unfinished business on short-term rentals, flood mitigation, and a construction safety ordinance.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on police sergeant appointment, salt storage ordinance

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including appointing a police sergeant, adopting a salt storage ordinance, and accepting a grant for repaving Beechwood Place. They will also discuss short-term rentals, voting information, Broad Avenue security cameras, a stormwater ordinance, speed humps, and a safety app. Public comments are limited to agenda items initially, with a second session for any topic.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on making borough administrator full-time, alcohol at festival

The Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to authorize the borough administrator to become full-time and to allow alcohol sales at Wood Park for the Fall Festival. They will also adopt an ordinance regulating sump pumps and introduce an ordinance on salt storage. Several appointments and budget amendments are on the consent agenda.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to introduce sump pump ordinance, award Broad Ave road contract

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to introduce an ordinance regulating sump pumps and consider resolutions including awarding a contract for Broad Avenue Section 12 roadway improvements, authorizing a developer escrow refund, and approving a tax refund for a 100% veteran exemption. The agenda also includes discussion of enforcement analysis, affordable housing updates, and a salt storage ordinance.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to consider emergency stormwater pump purchase, bike lanes

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on September 4, 2024. They will consider resolutions including an emergency purchase of a stormwater pump and accessories, and an application for Age Friendly designation. Unfinished business includes discussion of protected bike lanes.

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Tue Aug 27, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to hold special meeting with closed session on litigation

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting that includes public comments and a closed session to discuss litigation. The only substantive item is a resolution authorizing the closed session; no other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on EV charger fees, bond for Broad Ave, and hire staff

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including revising electric vehicle charger usage fees and a bond ordinance for Broad Avenue Sections 11/12. Appointments for a recreation administrative assistant, a firefighter, and crossing guards are also up for approval. The meeting includes a presentation on pedestrian safety recommendations and public comment periods.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on bond ordinances for Broad Avenue and multi-purpose projects

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt two bond ordinances, introduce two more, and vote on several appointments and resolutions. Key items include a multi-purpose bond ordinance, an ordinance amending landscaper regulations, and a bond for Broad Avenue Sections 11/12.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

Mayor and Council

Council to appoint two police officers, introduce bond ordinance

The Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to appoint two police officers (Schmidt and Dinnell) and introduce a multi-purpose bond ordinance (ORD. 2024-10). They will also discuss affordable housing updates, short-term rental regulations, and a pedestrian crossing project on Broad Avenue/Fort Lee Road. Several consent resolutions include tax refunds, a refrigerator purchase for the new municipal center, and alcohol service permits for library events.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to adopt 2024 salary ordinance and update tree fees

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting the 2024 salary ordinance, updating the tree replacement fee schedule, and authorizing a grant application for road improvements. The agenda also includes appointments, bill payments, and a computer purchase for the new municipal center.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on soil removal zoning amendment

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider a zoning amendment for soil removal, approve several resolutions including a veteran tax exemption and stormwater plan, and discuss redevelopment and road repaving. Public comments are limited to agenda items at the start and both agenda and non-agenda items later.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on summer camp hires, DPW laborer, and animal license fee increase

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including hiring summer camp staff and a full-time DPW laborer, adopting an ordinance to increase animal license fees, and introducing a salary ordinance. The council will also hear a presentation on a mural proposal for HMart and discuss unfinished business regarding speed humps.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on easement sale, zoning, and settlement

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session covering several ordinances and resolutions, including the sale of an easement on Yalden Terrace, an animal license fee increase, and a zoning amendment for soil removal. They will also consider a settlement agreement, additional swim club hires, and various appointments. The agenda includes discussions on rent control, short-term rentals, and stormwater ordinance updates.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to adopt 2024 municipal budget and amend abandoned property rules

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt the 2024 municipal budget, amend the registration of abandoned real property, and introduce an ordinance to sell an easement on Yalden Terrace. They will also consider several resolutions, including hiring swim club staff, a shared snow plowing agreement with Bergen County, and appointments for affordable housing counsel and planner. The agenda includes public comment periods and a closed session for legal and negotiation matters.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to consider 2024 budget cap ordinance and abandoned property registration changes

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session covering an affordable housing presentation, a public hearing on a 2024 budget cap ordinance, and introduction of an ordinance amending abandoned property registration. They will also vote on several consent resolutions, including a well rehabilitation award and a change order for the municipal center project.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce 2024 budget and cap bank ordinance

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2024 operating and capital budget, along with a cost-of-living allowance ordinance to exceed the municipal budget cap. They will also consider several resolutions, including authorizing a food waste composting program and accepting an open space grant. The meeting includes a presentation on pedestrian safety and public comment periods.

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Thu Mar 28, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to discuss budget decisions at special meeting

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting with unfinished business focused on budget decisions. The agenda includes public comments limited to three minutes per speaker before adjournment.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on police off-duty fees, firefighter appointment, and street improvements

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including adopting an ordinance on police off-duty fees, introducing an ordinance on abandoned property registration, appointing a firefighter, and authorizing contracts for street improvements and other services. They will also hear presentations on a food composting program and the veterans banner program, and discuss the 2024 budget and other unfinished business.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce police off-duty fee ordinance, approve license agreement

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including introducing an ordinance on police off-duty fees and authorizing a license agreement with 153 Lakeview Avenue. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a bill list, shared services with Bergen County for tree removal and health services, a bond anticipation note, alarm monitoring for the new municipal center, and an emergency purchase of a police interceptor. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024 budget, polling place parking, affordable housing, sump pumps, and bicycle safety.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on 2024 budget, police vehicle purchase, and firefighter appointment

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider several resolutions, including appointing a firefighter and a qualified purchasing agent, adopting an ordinance on peddlers and soliciting, and authorizing a lease amendment with Pacific Outdoor. They will also discuss the 2024 budget, a budget town hall, Narcan, polling places, and staff advertising, among other items.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on towing rate ordinance and Google Suite renewal

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, appointments, and reports. They will vote on an ordinance to amend towing rates and introduce an ordinance on peddlers and soliciting. Several resolutions authorize contracts and payments, including a Google Suite renewal and change orders for the new municipal building.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to fill vacancy, set committees, amend towing rates

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to appoint a councilmember to fill a vacancy, make committee and board appointments, and introduce an ordinance to amend towing rates. They will also consider several consent resolutions, including authorizing the bill list, towing licenses, and purchases for the new police headquarters and municipal center. The agenda includes new business items such as setting the Leonia Day date and discussing a town hall on affordable housing.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Mayor and Council Reorganization

Leonia Mayor and Council hold 2024 reorganization meeting

The Mayor and Council are conducting an annual reorganization meeting to swear in elected officials and appoint various borough professionals. The agenda includes the election of a Council President and numerous appointments to municipal boards, commissions, and committees.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Mayor and Council Sine Die

Leonia Council holds sine die meeting, amends rules and budget transfers

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a special sine die meeting to handle end-of-term business. They will vote on three resolutions: amending a prior resolution, approving 2023 budget account transfers, and amending the rules of order. The meeting also includes remarks from council members and the mayor-elect, plus public comments.

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