Lincoln Park public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Governing Body will meet to vote on a consent agenda and a regular agenda. Key actions include authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport and approving several escrow releases.

• Purchase of a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4 Door 4x4 Big Bend
• Escrow Release #2624 for 131 Ryerson Road
• Escrow Release #2630 for 59 & 63 Beaver Brook Road
• Establishing local threshold for requiring a Russia-Belarus Vendor
• 2025 Local Recreation Improvement Grant Application

The Borough Council approved the 2025 salary ordinance for officials and employees, including the Mayor at $17,500 and Council members at $12,500. It also authorized the purchase of a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport for $30,742 from Route 23 Auto Mall. The consent agenda, including escrow refunds, tax overpayment refunds, and grant applications, was adopted unanimously. A public hearing was held on the salary resolution, with one resident questioning the pay raise process.

• Approved 2025 salaries for officials and employees (7-0)
• Approved $30,742 purchase of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda R24-204 through R24-210 (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills/vouchers R24-211 (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of bond ordinance balances R24-216 (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of NJDOT Safe Routes to School receivable R24-207 (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant application R24-209 (7-0)
• Approved tax overpayment refunds totaling $15,055.53 (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance, flood plain encroachment, and grading permit application by Smart Cap Holding, LLC on Pine Brook Road. The board will also consider waiver requests for two other properties: 300 Boonton Turnpike and 271 Old Two Bridges Road. Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Variance Application #2024-03, Flood Plain Encroachment Application #G24-06, Grading Permit Application #G24-08 by Smart Cap Holding, LLC on Pine Brook Road (Block 45402, Lot 32)
• Waiver request by 300 Boonton Turnpike Real Estate Inc. for Variance #2024-01, Grading Permit #G24-14, Flood Plain Encroachment Permit #FPE 24-09 at 300 Boonton Turnpike (Block 45011, Lot 29)
• Waiver request by Adnan and Valbone Zeqa for Variance #2024-09 and Flood Plain Encroachment #FPE 24-08 at 271 Old Two Bridges Road (Block 45802, Lot 2)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application, flood plain encroachment, and grading permit for Smart Cap Holding, LLC to build a 1,400 sq ft single-family house on a substandard lot at Pine Brook Road. The board also granted checklist waivers for two other projects: a single-family home at 300 Boonton Turnpike and a flood-damaged house at 271 Old Two Bridges Road. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Variance Application #2024-03, FPE 2024-03, and Grading Permit #G24-08 for Smart Cap Holding, LLC (7-0)
• Approved checklist waivers for Variance Application #2024-01 at 300 Boonton Turnpike (7-0)
• Approved checklist waivers for Variance Application #2024-09 at 271 Old Two Bridges Road (7-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider adopting two ordinances: a redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284 (renumbered) and a compensation ordinance for certain officers and employees. Resolutions include budget transfers, a request to restore state funding, escrow releases, and grant applications. A closed session will discuss contract negotiations with Local 74.

• Ordinance 16-24: Adopting redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284, 284.1, 284.2, and 284.3 (reassigned as Block 33703, Lot 1)
• Ordinance 17-24: Providing compensation for certain borough officers and employees
• Resolution R24-201: Authorizing transfer of 2024 current appropriations
• Resolution R24-202: Requesting Governor Murphy to restore funding
• Resolution R24-203: Authorizing closed session for negotiations with Local 74

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will consider two ordinances: one adopting a redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284-284.3 (now Block 33703, Lot 1) and another setting compensation for borough officers and employees. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including a request to restore state funding, authorizing escrow releases, and a transfer of appropriations. A public hearing and closed session are also scheduled.

• Ordinance 16-24 adopting the redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284, 284.1, 284.2, and 284.3 (renumbered as Block 33703, Lot 1)
• Ordinance 17-24 providing compensation for certain officers and employees of the borough
• Resolution R24-202 requesting Governor Murphy to restore funding
• Resolution R24-201 authorizing transfer of 2024 current appropriations
• Resolution establishing contract threshold for Russia/Belarus certification and disclosure of investment activities in Iran

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision and variance application for 221 Main Street, along with related flood plain encroachment and grading permit requests. They will also consider memorializing a resolution for a minor site plan at 510 Ryerson Road and a waiver request for the Main Street application. The meeting includes approval of minutes from October 17.

• Public hearing on Minor Subdivision & Variance Application #639, Flood Plain Encroachment #FPE 24-07, and Grading Permit #G24-13 for 221 Main Street
• Consideration of resolution to memorialize Minor Site Plan #382 for 510 Ryerson Road
• Waiver request by Andi03, LLC for the Main Street application

Borough Council

The Borough Council will introduce two ordinances and consider a consent agenda of resolutions. Ordinance 16-24 adopts a redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284-284.3. Ordinance 17-24 sets compensation for officers and employees. Resolutions include designating Meridia, LLC as redeveloper for the same property, authorizing water meter purchases up to $50,000, and awarding contracts for Pine Brook Road improvements and ADA curb ramp rehabilitation.

• Introduction of Ordinance 16-24 adopting a redevelopment plan for Block 3, Lots 284-284.3
• Resolution R24-191 conditionally designating Meridia, LLC as redeveloper for the same property
• Resolution R24-196 authorizing purchase of water meter units not to exceed $50,000
• Resolution R24-199 awarding contract for Pine Brook Road Improvements
• Resolution R24-200 awarding contract for ADA Curb Ramp Rehabilitation at various intersections

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board will consider a waiver request by Smart Cap Holding, LLC related to variance, flood plain encroachment, and grading permits for a property on Pine Brook Road. They will also approve minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Waiver request by Smart Cap Holding, LLC for Variance #2024-03, Flood Plain Encroachment #G24-06, and Grading Permit #G24-08 on Pine Brook Road (Block 45402, Lot 32)
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will hold a work meeting on November 4, 2024, considering several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include adoption of Ordinance 15-24 amending the Borough Code's administration articles, a resolution authorizing a $78,669.53 change order with Regal Utility Services, and an employment agreement for the Director of Community Development/Zoning Officer. The meeting also includes introduction of an ordinance for compensation ranges and other routine resolutions.

• Ordinance 15-24 amending Borough Code Chapter 5, Articles X, XI, and XII (Administration of Government) for adoption
• Resolution R24-190 authorizing employment agreement for Director of Community Development/Zoning Officer
• Resolution R24-189 authorizing change order from Regal Utility Services, Inc. in the amount of $78,669.53
• Request introduction of ordinance providing compensation ranges
• Resolutions authorizing escrow releases (#2642, #2655) and tax adjustments

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a work meeting to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include an ordinance amending the Borough Code on administration of government, a resolution authorizing a change order from Regal Utility Services for $78,669.53, and resolutions for cooperative purchases and tax adjustments.

• Ordinance 15-24 amending Borough Code Chapter 5 on administration of government
• Resolution R24-189 authorizing $78,669.53 change order from Regal Utility Services, Inc.
• Resolution R24-188 amending resolution R24-182 for contract with Pyrotecnico
• Request for ordinance introducing compensation ranges
• Request resolutions for tax adjustments and escrow releases

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a regular meeting including a presentation on the proposed schedule for the Beaverbrook/Meridia-Autumn project. An ordinance will be introduced to amend Chapter 5 of the Borough Code regarding Administration of Government. Several resolutions are scheduled for adoption, including contracts for fireworks, solid waste collection, a digital sign purchase, and cancellation of taxes on borough-owned and veteran-exempt properties.

• Ordinance 15-24: amending Borough Code Chapter 5, Articles X, XI, XII on Administration of Government
• R24-179: resolution authorizing purchase of a digital sign through Sourcewell National Cooperative
• R24-182: resolution authorizing contract with Pyrotecnico (fireworks)
• R24-184: resolution authorizing contract for solid waste collection from Joseph Smentkowski, INC. to Affordable Cartage, LLC
• R24-187: resolution authorizing sale of surplus property via online auction

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will hold a regular meeting including a presentation on the proposed schedule for the Beaverbrook/Meridia-Autumn development, consider introduction of Ordinance 15-24 amending the Borough Code on administration of government, and vote on several resolutions. Resolutions include authorizing a contract with Pyrotecnico, approving a solid waste collection service change from Galaxy Carting to Affordable Cartage, and approving the sale of surplus property via online auction. The meeting also includes a public hearing.

• Presentation on proposed schedule for Beaverbrook/Meridia-Autumn development
• Introduction of Ordinance 15-24 amending Borough Code Chapter 5 on Administration of Government
• Resolution authorizing contract with Pyrotecnico (fireworks services)
• Resolution authorizing solid waste collection contract change from Joseph Smentkowski, INC. (Galaxy Carting) to Affordable Cartage, LLC
• Resolution authorizing sale of surplus property via online auction

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a waiver request and a Minor Site Plan Application #382 by 510R Lincoln Park, LLC for property at 510 Ryerson Road (Block 22901, Lot 1). The board will also vote on approval of minutes from September 19, 2024.

• Waiver request by 510R Lincoln Park, LLC for Minor Site Plan Application #382
• Minor Site Plan Application #382 for 510 Ryerson Road (Block 22901, Lot 1)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will hold a work meeting to consider several resolutions, including tax adjustments, contract authorizations, and a closed session for personnel and labor matters. Items also include approving a solid waste contract assessment and submitting a program to FEMA.

• Resolution authorizing tax collector to adjust taxes
• Resolution authorizing tax collector to cancel 2024 taxes
• Resolution authorizing assessment of Solid Waste Contract/Agreement
• Resolution authorizing purchase through National Cooperative
• Resolution authorizing executive closed session for Local 74 and personnel matters

Planning Board

The board will consider approval of minutes from June and July 2024. A courtesy presentation will be given regarding Site Plan #381 for Lincoln Park Elementary School on property at 274 Pine Brook Road (Block 44901, Lot 23). No other substantive actions are scheduled; the remainder of the meeting is procedural.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024
• Courtesy presentation on Site Plan #381 for Lincoln Park Elementary School at 274 Pine Brook Road

Borough Council

The Borough Council will approve meeting dates for 2025, adopt consent agenda resolutions including tax refunds, escrow releases, and equipment purchases, and vote on a regular agenda resolution clarifying a prior non-condemnation redevelopment area designation at 59, 61, and 63 Beaver Brook Road. A separate resolution grants a special permit for alcohol sales at a Recreation Department event at Community Lake.

• Resolution R24-174 clarifies study and designation of Block 3, Lots 284.1–284.3 (59, 61, 63 Beaver Brook Road) as a non-condemnation redevelopment area
• Resolution R24-168 grants a special permit for alcohol sales at a Recreation Department event at Community Lake on October 12, 2024 (rain date Oct 19)
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates and Borough holiday schedule
• Purchase of a Diamond Mowers Boom Mower (R24-171) and a John Deere 5095M Utility Tractor (R24-172)
• Tax refunds (R24-166) and water/sewer overpayment refund (R24-175)

The Lincoln Park Borough Council approved a consent agenda including two equipment purchases totaling $161,534.96, several escrow and tax refunds, and a special alcohol permit for a Recreation Department event. The council also adopted a resolution clarifying that Block 3, Lot 284 is included in the non-condemnation redevelopment area for 59, 61, and 63 Beaver Brook Road, despite a prior omission. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes except R24-174, which passed 6-1 with Council Member Moeller voting no.

• Approved 2025 meeting dates and borough holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 19 and September 3, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda R24-166 through R24-172, including $87,948 boom mower and $73,586.96 John Deere tractor purchases (unanimous)
• Approved R24-173 authorizing payment of bills/vouchers (unanimous)
• Adopted R24-174 clarifying Block 3, Lot 284 is part of the Beaver Brook Road redevelopment area (6-1, Moeller opposed)
• Approved R24-175 refunding $3.04 water/sewer overpayment to Besim Rustemi (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution memorializing a variance application for a property at 59 Boonton Turnpike. The board will also approve minutes from its previous meeting.

• Variance Application #2023-03 (use/bulk) by Laura Toska for property at 59 Boonton Turnpike (Block 21401, Lot 27)
• Consideration of resolution memorializing the variance decision
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a resolution granting use and bulk variances for a proposed single-story addition to a two-family home at 59 Boonton Turnpike. The board also approved the August 13, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Variance Application #2023-03 for 59 Boonton Turnpike (6-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will consider a shared services agreement with Pequannock for 911 dispatching, adopt ordinances on parking enforcement at Zeliff Place lot and a new bamboo regulation, and authorize equipment purchases including a mower and tractor. The meeting also includes escrow releases, a tax refund resolution, and a special alcohol permit.

• Resolution authorizing shared services agreement with Pequannock for 911 dispatching
• Ordinance 13-24 amending parking enforcement at Zeliff Place lot
• Ordinance 14-24 adding Chapter 170, Bamboo Prohibited/Regulated
• Request resolution authorizing purchase of Diamond Mowers Boom Mower
• Request resolution authorizing purchase of John Deere 5095M Utility Tractor

The Lincoln Park Borough Council approved a four-year shared services agreement with Pequannock for 911 dispatching services, adopted two ordinances (one authorizing traffic enforcement at the Zeliff Place lot and one regulating bamboo), and concurred with several resolutions to be placed on the September 16 agenda, including escrow releases, tax refunds, a special alcohol permit for Oktoberfest, and equipment purchases. The council also discussed a resident's concerns about drainage issues on her son's property, with the borough administrator outlining ongoing mitigation efforts.

• Approved shared services agreement with Pequannock for 911 dispatching (6-0, Ross absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 13-24 authorizing traffic enforcement at Zeliff Place lot (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 14-24 adding Chapter 170, Bamboo Prohibited/Regulated (7-0)
• Concurred with release of escrow #2590 at 101 Pine Brook Road to Christopher Langner
• Concurred with release of escrows #2291 and #2289 at 370 George Cobb Lane to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
• Concurred with introduction of ordinance to vacate portion of Voit Avenue
• Concurred with tax refunds to Corelogic totaling $2,715.83
• Concurred with special alcohol permit for Oktoberfest at Community Lake on October 12, 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider a shared services agreement with the Township of Pequannock for 911 dispatching services, introduce an ordinance amending Ordinance 11-05, and vote on adopting ordinances that regulate bamboo and enforce traffic rules at the Zeliff Place municipal lot. Other items include escrow releases, tax refund overpayments, and a special permit for alcohol sales.

• Resolution authorizing shared services agreement with Pequannock for 911 dispatching (R24-165)
• Ordinance 14-24 adding Chapter 170 (Bamboo Prohibited/Regulated) to the Borough Code
• Ordinance 13-24 amending traffic code to enforce state parking rules at Zeliff Place Lot
• Introduction of ordinance amending Ordinance 11-05 (details not specified)
• Request for resolution granting special permit for sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will hold a work/regular meeting on August 19, 2024. Key discussions include a shared service agreement with Pequannock Township for 9-1-1 dispatch services and a presentation on the Lincoln Financial Alliance program. The council will consider resolutions including a $57,329 purchase of a police vehicle, an opioid settlement fund agreement, and a $400,000 grant for sidewalk improvements. Two ordinances are up for introduction: one regulating parking at the Zeliff Place lot and another prohibiting or regulating invasive bamboo.

• Shared service agreement with Pequannock for 9-1-1 dispatch transfer
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department ($57,329.23)
• Resolution authorizing opioid settlement Memorandum of Agreement with Morris County
• Resolution authorizing grant application for Pine Brook Road and Skyline Drive Sidewalks Project ($400,000)
• Introduction of ordinance adding Chapter 170, Bamboo Prohibited/Regulated

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance application #2023-03 by Laura Toska for property at 59 Boonton Turnpike, with a decision deadline of November 19, 2024. The board will also consider a waiver request by TGR Realty Company LLC for 22 Troy Lane involving a major site plan, variance, and flood plain encroachment. Minutes from the May and June meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Public hearing on variance application #2023-03 (use/bulk) by Laura Toska for 59 Boonton Turnpike (Block 21401, Lot 27), complete July 22, 2024 decision due November 19, 2024
• Waiver request with preliminary/final major site plan #379, variance #2024-04, and flood plain encroachment #FPE 24-03 by TGR Realty Company LLC for 22 Troy Lane (Block 21201, Lot 4)
• Approval of minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2024 meetings

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan and variance application for 211 Main Street. The board will also consider a resolution for a grading permit at 50 Grandview Avenue.

• Public hearing for Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Minor Subdivision at 211 Main Street (Andio2 Urban Renewal, LLC)
• Resolution for Grading Permit Application #G23-01 at 50 Grandview Avenue (Khoi Phan)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will hold its regular meeting to adopt ordinances, approve resolutions, and discuss shared services. Items include amending water usage charges, authorizing a shared services agreement with Ringwood for public health services, and awarding a contract to Spectrum Communications for fire department communications upgrades.

• Amend water usage charges (Chapter 34, Section 34-14)
• Shared services agreement with Ringwood for public health officer services
• Purchase of 2016 Altec bucket truck ($240,000)
• Contract with Spectrum Communications for fire department/EMS communications upgrades
• Adjustment of water interest fees waiver

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to vote on an ordinance amending towing fees and several resolutions. Key items include the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and a shared services agreement with the Borough of Ringwood.

• Ordinance 12-24 amending Chapter 34, Section 34-14 regarding Towing fees
• Appointment of Camille Joseph Kassar as Municipal Court Judge
• Addendum to the Local 192 Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Collective Negotiations Agreement
• Interlocal Shared Services Agreement with the Borough of Ringwood for Public Health Officer and Environmental Health Specialist services
• Purchase of a 2016 Altec AA 55-M H Bucket Truck

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will hold a hearing regarding a grading permit application for the property located at 50 Grandview Avenue. The application was submitted by Khoi Phan.

• Grading Permit Application #G23-01 for 50 Grandview Avenue

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on adopting bond ordinances for capital improvements and water utility upgrades. The agenda also includes a road resurfacing contract, towing fee amendments, and budget revenue insertions.

• Bond Ordinance 10-24: $2,351,750 for various capital improvements and acquisitions
• Bond Ordinance 11-24: $616,000 for water utility improvements
• Road resurfacing contract not to exceed $450,000.00
• Introduction of ordinance to amend towing fees
• Appointment of Brian Mason as Municipal Prosecutor

Borough Council

The Council will vote on adopting bond ordinances for capital improvements and water utility upgrades. Also proposed are a road resurfacing contract up to $450,000 and an ordinance to amend towing fees.

• Bond Ordinance 10-24 for capital improvements appropriating $2,351,750
• Bond Ordinance 11-24 for water utility improvements appropriating $616,000
• Road resurfacing contract not to exceed $450,000.00
• Introduction of ordinance to amend towing fees
• Budget insertions for Clean Communities ($29,380.13) and Alcohol Education/Rehab Fund ($858.09)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board is considering a resolution to memorialize an amended preliminary and final major site plan and variance application. This item concerns the property located at 3 Chapel Hill Road.

• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #377A and Variance Application #2021-03
• Property located at 3 Chapel Hill Road (Block 21305, Lot 3)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will consider introducing two bond ordinances totaling about $2.97 million for capital improvements and water utility upgrades, and adopt ordinances on stormwater management and fee changes. The consent agenda includes routine resolutions, while the regular agenda covers professional service changes, budget adjustments, and water charge adjustments.

• Bond ordinance 10-24: $2,351,750 for capital improvements, issuing $1,457,839 in bonds
• Bond ordinance 11-24: $616,000 for water utility improvements, issuing $523,600 in bonds
• Adoption of ordinance 8-24 amending stormwater management code
• Adoption of ordinance 9-24 amending fees for food establishments and health
• Resolution R24-119: change special tax counsel to Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a variance and floodplain application for a property at 59 Boonton Turnpike, and hold a public hearing on an amended site plan and variance for a gas station at 3 Chapel Hill Road. The meeting is open to the public.

• Variance Application 2023-03, Floodplain Encroachment Application FPE 23-02, and Grading Permit G23-06 by Laura Toska for 59 Boonton Turnpike (Block 22, Lot 322)
• Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #377A and Variance Application #2021-03 by PK Petroleum Five, LLC for 3 Chapel Hill Road (Block 21305, Lot 3)
• Public hearing on the PK Petroleum Five site plan and variance application
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 (reorganization and regular meetings)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is meeting to adopt an ordinance establishing New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations for privately owned salt storage facilities. The body will also introduce ordinances to amend stormwater management rules and food establishment fees. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions for the sale of surplus municipal property and the acceptance of supplemental grant funds.

• Adoption of Ordinance 7-24 establishing DEP regulations for privately owned salt storage facilities
• Introduction of Ordinance 8-24 to amend Chapter 24 Stormwater Management
• Introduction of Ordinance 9-24 to amend fees for food establishments and health clinics
• Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus municipal property through public auction
• Resolution authorizing the acceptance of supplemental Municipal Alliance grant funds

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct a public hearing on an amended preliminary and final major site plan and variance application by PK Petroleum Five, LLC. The application concerns property at 3 Chapel Hill Road, identified as new Block 21305, Lot 3. The board will also address any other business that arises before adjourning.

• Public hearing on Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #377A and Variance Application #2021-03 by PK Petroleum Five, LLC
• Property at 3 Chapel Hill Road (new Block 21305, Lot 3)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 (reorganization and regular meetings)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Governing Body will hold its annual Health Department meeting. Health Director Marissa Granovsky will present the 2023 annual report for the Borough of Lincoln Park Health Department. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or decisions.

• Presentation of the 2023 annual report by Health Director Marissa Granovsky

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a major subdivision and grading permit application by Twins Investments LLC for 16 Spring Grove Lane. Subdivision approvals determine how land can be divided and prepared for construction, which affects local property boundaries and development patterns. The board also plans to approve January meeting minutes and acknowledge a new member appointment. A decision on the proposal is due by May 21, 2024.

• Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision and Variance Application #637 at 16 Spring Grove Lane
• Grading Permit Application #G23-03 by Twins Investments LLC
• Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgement of Mark Stanic’s mayoral appointment as a Planning Board member

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding its regular meeting with several ordinances for introduction, including the 2024 budget cap ordinance and amendments to parks and recreation fees. The council will also consider resolutions on the consent and regular agendas, including a contract for situational awareness equipment not to exceed $100,000 and the introduction of the 2024 municipal budget.

• Ordinance 3-24: 2024 cap bank ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Ordinance 4-24: Amends Chapter 34 fees for parks and recreation
• Ordinance 6-24: Amends parking/utility/access easement for Block 139, Lot 1 for ANDI02 LLC
• R24-106: Contract with XF Computers, LLC for situational awareness equipment up to $100,000
• R24-105: Resolution authorizing introduction of the 2024 municipal budget

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will introduce the 2024 municipal budget and a cap bank ordinance to exceed state spending limits. They will also consider ordinances updating park and recreation fees, and a resolution to buy situational awareness equipment for up to $100,000.

• Introduction of 2024 Municipal Budget (R24-105)
• Ordinance 3-24: CAP Bank to exceed budget limits
• Ordinances 4-24 and 5-24: Park and recreation fee changes
• Contract with XF Computers for equipment up to $100,000 (R24-106)
• Lincoln Park Day set for Sept 28, 2024 (R24-98)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a budget hearing to review the 2024 budget. The borough auditor, Jim Cerullo, will present, and the mayor and administration will present the budget to the council. The meeting includes call to order, pledge, roll call, council remarks, and adjournment.

• 2024 budget hearing
• Auditor Jim Cerullo presentation
• Mayor and administration present budget to council
• Council remarks
• Meeting at Council Chambers, 34 Chapel Hill Road

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a waiver request related to a major site plan and variance application by PK Petroleum Five, LLC, and honor a retiring board member. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023
• Waiver request for Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #377A and Variance Application #2021-03 by PK Petroleum Five, LLC
• Property at 3 Chapel Hill Road (Block 21305, Lot 3)
• Presentation of plaque to retiring board member Kathy Kennedy

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will acknowledge new council appointments, elect officers for 2024, and pass resolutions setting meeting dates and appointing the board attorney, engineer, and planner. No public hearings or substantive zoning decisions are on this agenda.

• Acknowledgment of Bruce Dubowsky's 4-year appointment (expiring 2027)
• Acknowledgment of Miguel Villavicencio as regular member (unexpired term expiring 2024)
• Acknowledgment of Timothy Wallace as Alternate 1 (unexpired term expiring 2024)
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Resolutions to appoint Board Attorney, Board Engineer, and Planner

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a work meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including awarding a contract for the Maturan Avenue water main replacement, accepting grant funds from Atlantic Health System/Chilton Medical Center, and authorizing compensation for borough employees. They will also consider a request to waive the fee for Lincoln Park Day and appoint Jennifer Aiello to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. An ordinance providing compensation for certain officers and employees is scheduled for adoption.

• Request to waive $100 fee for Lincoln Park Day
• Lincoln Park Day on September 28, 2024, rain date September 29, on Main Street and Chapel Hill Road
• Resolution R24-93: Award contract for Maturan Avenue Water Main Replacement
• Resolution R24-92: Accept Atlantic Health System/Chilton Medical Center grant funds
• Ordinance 2-24: Compensation for certain officers and employees

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will introduce an ordinance setting compensation for borough officers and employees, and vote on adopting an amendment to the water code. The consent agenda includes resolutions for escrow releases, an opioid settlement agreement, and a grant for road improvements, among other administrative items.

• Ordinance 2-24: compensation for officers and employees
• Ordinance 1-24: amendment to Chapter 461 (Water)
• Resolution R24-83: CDBG grant for roadway improvements on Rosenbrook Drive, Rock Ridge Road, High Mountain Trail
• Resolution R24-78: agreement with Morris County for opioid settlement funds
• Resolution R24-89: opposing Assembly Bill No. 4/Senate Bill No. 50 (Fair Housing Act overhaul)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to introduce an ordinance setting compensation for borough officers and employees, and to adopt an ordinance amending the water code. The council will also consider several resolutions, including appointments to the Zoning Board, a new tax collector, and a resolution opposing state fair housing legislation. The agenda includes consent agenda items such as escrow releases and opioid settlement fund agreements.

• Ordinance 2-24: compensation for officers and employees
• Ordinance 1-24: amend Chapter 461 (Water)
• Resolution R24-83: CDBG grant for roadway improvements on Rosenbrook Drive, Rock Ridge Road, High Mountain Trail
• Resolution R24-85/86: appoint Jeannina Amadio as Municipal Tax Collector
• Resolution R24-89: opposing Assembly Bill No. 4/Senate Bill No. 50 (Fair Housing Act overhaul)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will acknowledge a new council appointment, elect officers for 2024, and pass resolutions setting meeting dates and appointing the board attorney, engineer, and planner. No zoning applications or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Acknowledgment of Bruce Dubowsky's 4-year appointment to the board
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary for 2024
• Resolution to set meeting dates, newspapers, and agendas
• Resolution to appoint Board Attorney, Board Engineer, and Planner

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2024, immediately after a reorganization meeting. The main business is a waiver request tied to an amended site plan and variance application by PK Petroleum Five, LLC for a property at 3 Chapel Hill Road. The board will also approve minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Waiver request by PK Petroleum Five, LLC for Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #377A and Variance Application #2021-03
• Property at 3 Chapel Hill Road, Block 22.1, Lot 291
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a work meeting with a public hearing on transferring the liquor license of VACI, LLC d/b/a 202 Bistro from 177 Main Street to 211 Main Street. The council will also consider several resolutions, including appointments, grant applications, and an ordinance to adjust 2024 water rates. A resolution opposing state fair housing legislation is on the agenda.

• Liquor license transfer for 202 Bistro from 177 Main St to 211 Main St (Resolution R24-72)
• Appointment of Timothy Wallace as Alternate 2 to Zoning Board of Adjustment (R24-73)
• Ordinance 1-24 to amend water rates for 2024
• Resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. 4/Senate Bill No. 50 on Fair Housing Act overhaul (R24-75)
• Authorize 2024 Local Recreation Improvement Grant application (R24-74)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a public hearing and resolution to transfer the liquor license for 202 Bistro from 177 Main Street to 211 Main Street, appointing Timothy Wallace as an alternate to the Zoning Board, and introducing an ordinance to adjust 2024 water rates. The council will also vote on escrow releases, a Morris County agreement, and grant applications for municipal alliance and recreation improvements.

• Liquor license transfer for VACI, LLC d/b/a 202 Bistro from 177 Main Street to 211 Main Street (Resolution R24-72)
• Appointment of Timothy Wallace as Alternate 2 Member for Zoning Board of Adjustment (Resolution R24-73)
• Ordinance 1-24 to amend Chapter 461 (Water) adjusting 2024 water rates
• Authorizing escrow releases (#2627, #2638)
• Authorizing 2024 Local Recreation Improvement Grant Application (Resolution R24-74)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting following its reorganization meeting. The agenda is limited to the approval of minutes from December 21, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023

Planning Board

This is a procedural reorganization meeting to establish board leadership and committees for the year. The board will elect officers, appoint professional consultants, and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Acknowledgment of mayoral/council appointments for John Panicci, Gary Gemian, and Patricia D’Antono
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Appointment of Engineer, Counsel, and Planner
• Adoption of 2024 meeting schedule
• Appointment of subdivision, site plan, downtown improvement, ordinance, and master plan committees

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, authorize tax adjustments, and pay bills and vouchers. The council will also vote to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, which is permitted under New Jersey law. No public hearings or major policy items are on the agenda.

• R24-69: Resolution authorizing tax collector to make tax adjustments
• R24-70: Resolution authorizing payment of bills and vouchers
• R24-71: Resolution authorizing closed session for personnel matters
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023, and January 2, 2024 meetings

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will acknowledge a new council appointment, elect officers for 2024, and pass resolutions setting meeting dates and appointing professional staff. No substantive zoning applications or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Acknowledge appointment of Bruce Dubowsky (4-year term)
• Elect Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Assistant Secretary
• Adopt resolution for 2024 meeting dates, newspapers, agendas
• Appoint Board Attorney, Board Engineer, and Planner

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, immediately after its reorganization meeting. The agenda is almost entirely procedural: it includes a call to order, roll call, approval of the December 12, 2023 minutes, and any other business that may arise. No public hearings, applications, or substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding a work meeting with a single substantive item on the mayor's agenda: a request for a resolution authorizing the tax collector to make tax adjustments. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items like the call to order, pledge, roll call, and committee reports.

• Request resolution authorizing tax collector to make tax adjustments

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect a council president, make appointments to boards and committees, and approve a series of resolutions authorizing professional service contracts and routine administrative actions for 2024. The agenda includes the appointment of the municipal prosecutor, borough attorney, engineer, and other key positions, as well as the approval of contracts for legal, engineering, and other professional services.

• Approve 2024 professional services contracts for municipal attorney (DiLorenzo and Rush), prosecutor (Camille Kassar), and engineer (Darmofalski Engineering)
• Authorize 2024 contract with Unified Data Corporation for water/sewer system monitoring support
• Appoint John Panicci to Planning Board (Class II) and Patricia D'Antono (Class IV)
• Authorize tax lien sales for 2024, including electronic sales via Real Auction.com
• Approve 2024 contract with Quikteks, LLC for IT consulting and management services