Manville public meetings in 2024

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and adopt several resolutions. Key items include an ordinance to add a fee to land use applications, approval of a memorandum of understanding with the PBA Local 236 police union, and an MOU with Deputy Chief Jeremiah. Consent resolutions cover purchase of a fire truck via cooperative, 2025 towing licenses, and other administrative actions.

• Ordinance #2024-1324 amending land use code to establish a fee for applications under Chapter 31, Section 511
• Resolution 2024-233 approving MOU with PBA Local 236 (police union)
• Resolution 2024-234 approving MOU with Deputy Chief Jeremiah
• Resolution 2024-238 authorizing purchase of a fire truck via Sourcewell Co-Op
• Resolution 2024-229 approving 2025 towing licenses

The Manville Mayor and Council approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with PBA Local 236 (2025-2028) by a 4-2 vote, despite concerns from two council members about the lack of financial analysis. The council also adopted an ordinance establishing a $50 fee for zoning certificate applications for nonconforming uses, and approved a $1.82 million purchase of a new fire truck through a cooperative pricing agreement. All other resolutions, including a $2.01 million voucher approval and several grant applications, were passed unanimously.

• Approved PBA Local 236 contract for 2025-2028 (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-1324 establishing $50 zoning certificate application fee (unanimous)
• Approved $1,822,247 purchase of Typhoon 95' fire truck via Sourcewell co-op (unanimous)
• Approved $2,015,401.49 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Chief Craig Jeremiah employment agreement 2025-2028 (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 grant application for Haran Avenue Park playground improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 grant application for new fire department radios (unanimous)
• Approved hiring seasonal DPW/recreation employees (unanimous)

2. Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will consider a resolution finding Ordinance No. 2024-1324 not inconsistent with the Master Plan, and will hear a minor site plan and bulk variance application for 306 North 2nd Avenue (Block 16, Lots 13 & 14). The board also plans to approve minutes from its October and November meetings.

• Consistency review resolution for Ordinance No. 2024-1324
• Application #2024-04: minor site plan and bulk variance at 306 North 2nd Avenue
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024 and November 11, 2024 regular meetings
• Public portion for comments

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 2024-1323, a capital bond ordinance to fund the purchase of an aerial fire truck. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including hiring a police officer, approving 2025 towing licenses, and authorizing a snow plow purchase. Other actions include joining the HCESC Co-Op and setting 2025 council meeting dates and holiday schedule.

• Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2024-1323 – 2024 Capital Bond Ordinance for an Aerial Fire Truck
• Resolution 2024-230 – Appoint Police Officer Christopher Corsilli
• Resolution 2024-231 – Authorize Purchase of Snow Plow
• Resolution 2024-229 – Approve 2025 Towing Licenses
• Resolution 2024-228 – Authorize Hire of UCC Plumbing/Mechanical Subcode Official

1. Mayor & Council

The November 18, 2024 meeting of the Mayor & Council is cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items. Rescheduled meetings are scheduled for November 12 and November 25, 2024.

• November 18, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Rescheduled meetings on November 12 and November 25, 2024

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will consider introducing a $2.7 million capital bond ordinance (Ordinance 1323-2024) to fund a new aerial fire truck, with a public hearing scheduled for November 25. The agenda also includes a consent agenda of 32 resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and engineering services. A closed session is planned for personnel and property acquisition discussions.

• Ordinance 1323-2024 – 2024 Capital Bond Ordinance for Aerial Fire Truck (introduction and first reading)
• Resolution 2024-193 – Award contract for Knopf Phase 3 to TopLine Construction
• Resolution 2024-196 – Approve liquor license transfer to Social 101 LLC
• Resolution 2024-202 – Authorize engineering services for library roof repairs
• Resolution 2024-213 – Appoint new firefighter

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the October 10 meeting and review a minor site plan and variance application for a property at 200 Washington Avenue. The board will also conduct a roll call and adjourn.

• Review of Yolanda Vilchez’s minor site plan and variance application for Block 88, Lots 44 & 45 at 200 Washington Avenue

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2024-1322, which amends the no-parking schedule. They will also hear presentations on using AI for stormwater surge prediction and flood mitigation in the Royce Brook Watershed. Additionally, the council will vote on a consent agenda including resolutions for a 5-year Section 8 plan, acceptance of the 2023 municipal audit, temporary road closures for Trunk or Treat and a Halloween display, and a contract with Street Fairs LLC.

• Public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance 2024-1322 amending the no-parking schedule
• Presentations on AI for stormwater surge prediction and flood mitigation in Royce Brook Watershed
• Consent resolutions: approve 5-year Section 8 plan, accept 2023 municipal audit
• Temporary road closures for Trunk or Treat and Halloween display
• Authorize contract with Street Fairs LLC (no dollar amount specified)

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board will hold completeness hearings for minor site plan and variance applications at 200 Washington Ave and 306 North 2nd Ave. The board will also discuss amending the current sign ordinance to address concerns on Main St. Approval of the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Completeness hearing for Yolanda Vilchez – 200 Washington Ave, Block 88, Lots 44 & 45 (minor site plan & variance)
• Completeness hearing for Romany Malek – 306 North 2nd Ave, Block 16, Lots 13 & 14 (minor site plan & bulk variance)
• Discussion regarding amending current sign ordinance for concerns on Main St
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting of August 8, 2024
• Public portion for resident comments

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce an ordinance, adopt vouchers, and approve multiple resolutions including contracts, tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes proclamations for the borough’s 95th anniversary and the VFW’s 125th anniversary.

• Introduce Ordinance 2024-1322 to amend no-parking traffic rules
• Approve vouchers via Resolution 2024-169
• Award contracts to Mullin & Lonergan Associates (Section 8) and Bruno Associates, Inc.
• Approve tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans (Lescano, Terrell, Henry)
• Authorize budget amendments for Clean Communities and Stormwater Assistance Grant

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council will hold a special meeting to vote on several resolutions, including authorizing hiring of various personnel, approving an agreement with Bruno Associates for grant writing, and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with PBA Local 469. The council will also consider a block party request, a facility use agreement with the Manville Board of Education, and set 2024 non-union salaries. Formal action will be taken on all items.

• Authorize hiring various personnel
• Agreement with Bruno Associates for grant writing
• Approve PBA Local 469 MOU
• Approve 2024 non-union salaries
• Facility use agreement with Manville Board of Education

The Manville Mayor and Council held a special meeting and adopted five resolutions by consent. They authorized hiring Jennifer Frosten as a part-time finance assistant, approved 3.5% salary increases for four non-union employees, allowed a temporary road closure for a block party, extended the PBA Local 236 contract through December 31, 2024, and appointed Dominick Quagliata as a part-time code enforcement inspector. All resolutions passed unanimously with one abstention on the consent package.

• Adopted Res. #2024-164 hiring Jennifer Frosten as part-time finance assistant at $28/hr up to 30 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. #2024-165 approving 3.5% salary increases for four non-union employees retroactive to Jan 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. #2024-166 authorizing temporary closure of Richard Avenue for block party on Sept 21, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. #2024-167 approving PBA Local 236 contract extension through Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted Res. #2024-168 appointing Dominick Quagliata as part-time code enforcement inspector at $27/hr up to 20 hrs/week (unanimous)

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final adoption vote for the 2024 Capital Plan. The body will also review several resolutions including a liquor license renewal and a professional service contract.

• Ordinance #2024-1321: 2024 Capital Plan
• Resolution 2024-158: Liquor License Renewal for Northside Lounge
• Resolution 2024-157: MOU with Teamster Local 469
• Resolution 2024-160: Professional Service Contract with James Kyle
• Resolution 2024-159: Street closure for VFW POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will introduce Ordinance #2024-1321 authorizing the 2024 Capital Plan. They will vote on a consent agenda of 13 resolutions, including extending the 3rd quarter tax payment grace period, awarding a contract for library circulation desk electrical work, and approving tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The meeting also includes a closed session for contract negotiations and potential litigation.

• Introduction of Ordinance #2024-1321 authorizing the 2024 Capital Plan
• Resolution 2024-141 extending 3rd quarter tax payment grace period
• Resolution 2024-142 awarding contract for library circulation desk electrical work
• Resolutions 2024-146, 147, 148 approving tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans
• Resolution 2024-153 authorizing natural gas purchase via online auction

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board will hold completeness hearings for minor site plan and variance applications at 200 Washington Ave (Yolanda Vilchez) and 306 North 2nd Ave (Romany Malek). The board will also discuss affordable housing with Borough Engineer Joseph Brosnan and may enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Completeness hearing for Yolanda Vilchez – minor site plan and variance at 200 Washington Ave (Block 88, Lots 44 & 45)
• Completeness hearing for Romany Malek – minor site plan and bulk variance at 306 North 2nd Ave (Block 16, Lots 13 & 14)
• Discussion regarding affordable housing with Engineer Brosnan
• Possible executive session for pending or anticipated litigation

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss a parking and traffic ordinance and vote on several resolutions. The body is also reviewing grant applications and updates on the Blue Acres Buyout Program.

• Ordinance #2025-1320: To Amend Motor Vehicle Parking And Traffic
• Resolution 2024-136: Authorize Washington Avenue Bikeway Grant Application
• Resolution 2024-137: Appoint Part-time Clerical Assistant
• Resolutions 2024-135, 2024-138, and 2024-139: Authorize Lien Redemptions
• Resolution 2024-133: Approval of Vouchers

2. Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will review the minutes from the June 6, 2024, meeting. The board will also conduct a completeness hearing regarding a minor site plan and variance application for 200 Washington Ave.

• Completeness hearing for Yolanda Vilchez's minor site plan and variance application at 200 Washington Ave (Block 88, Lots 44 & 45)
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council are meeting to consider five resolutions. These items include approving compensation rates for various employees and appointing a Director of Code Enforcement and a part-time administrative assistant.

• Approving compensation rates for various employees
• Appointing Director of Code Enforcement
• Appointing a part-time administrative assistant
• Authorizing lien redemption
• Discharging rehabilitation mortgage for 10 Onka Street

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will consider an ordinance to amend motor vehicle parking and traffic rules. The meeting also includes resolutions for hiring police officers, seasonal staff, and a summer intern.

• Introduction of Ordinance #2025-1320 regarding motor vehicle parking and traffic
• Final adoption of Ordinance #2024-1319
• Authorization to hire police officers (Sniscak-Duran)
• Approval of a contract to purchase an aluminum boat via state contract
• Authorization for seasonal recreational employees and a summer intern

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will conduct a public hearing and final adoption of the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding invasive bamboo regulation and several resolutions presented for consent.

• Public hearing and final adoption of the 2024 budget
• Ordinance #2024-1318 regulating invasive bamboo
• Scope modification for N 13th Ave Project
• Knopf Street Improvements Phase 3 scope modification
• Authorization to auction surplus equipment

2. Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will consider a preliminary and final site plan for Carvana, LLC at Block 311 Lot 1.03. The board will also review a zoning officer decision denial for 200 Washington Avenue and a temporary use permit application for Keystone Novelties.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for Carvana, LLC (Block 311 Lot 1.03)
• Denial of zoning officer decision for 200 Washington Avenue (Block 88 Lots 44 & 45)
• Temporary use permit application for Keystone Novelties at 729 So. Main St.

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider awarding contracts for kiddie pool repairs and street sweeper repairs. Formal action will be taken on these items, along with any other borough business.

• Resolution to award contract for kiddie pool repairs
• Resolution to award contract for street sweeper repairs
• Special meeting at Manville Borough Hall, 325 N. Main Street

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce an ordinance regulating invasive bamboo, hold public hearings on stormwater and zoning amendments, and vote on a series of resolutions including liquor license transfer, summer fees, and seasonal appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations, minutes approval, and public comment periods.

• Ordinance #2024-1318: Regulating invasive bamboo
• Ordinance #2024-1316: Stormwater control amendments
• Ordinance #2024-1317: Zoning ordinance and map amendments
• Resolution 2024-91: Liquor license transfer
• Resolution 2024-93: Authorize 2024 Summer Fees

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final site plan for Carvana at 200 North Main Street, and an appeal of a zoning officer decision by Yolanda Vilchez at 200 Washington Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from April 4, 2024, and conduct a master plan conformance review. Public comment is scheduled early in the meeting.

• Carvana LLC site plan application #2024-01 for Block 311 Lot 1.03 at 200 North Main Street (CR 533) for preliminary and final site plan approval
• Yolanda Vilchez appeal #2024-02 of zoning officer decision for Block 88 Lots 44 & 45 at 200 Washington Avenue
• Master Plan Conformance Review per NJSA 40:55D-64
• Approval of minutes from the April 4, 2024 regular meeting

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will introduce the 2024 municipal budget, hold public hearings on two ordinances (alcohol beverage amendments and sale of borough property), and consider zoning and stormwater code amendments. They will also approve police promotions, awards, and several resolutions, including participation in the Arrive Together program and hiring for DPW/Building departments.

• Introduction of 2024 budget (Resolution 2024-85)
• Ordinance #2024-1316: Stormwater control and management code amendment
• Ordinance #2024-1317: Zoning ordinance and map amendment
• Ordinance #2024-1315: Authorize sale of borough property (Block 166, Lot 10)
• Police promotions: Lieutenant Sheffrin and Sergeant Sampson

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council is holding its regular meeting on April 22, 2024. The agenda includes introducing two ordinances: one amending the alcoholic beverage ordinance and another authorizing the sale of borough property at Block 166, Lot 10. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including one supporting a state flood-control bill and another to hire temporary seasonal DPW laborers. The meeting includes proclamations for Arbor Day and a retirement, plus a presentation from PSE&G on gas main replacements.

• Ordinance #2024-1314: amend alcoholic beverage ordinance (introductory reading)
• Ordinance #2024-1315: authorize sale of borough property at Bl. 166, Lt. 10 (introductory reading)
• Resolution #2024-79: supporting New Jersey Senate Bill S725
• Resolution #2024-80: requesting state pursue regional flood solutions for Millstone River Basin
• Resolution #2024-82: authorization to hire temporary seasonal DPW laborers

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council is holding its regular meeting on April 8, 2024. The main item is a public hearing and final adoption of Ordinance #2024-1313, which amends the rental housing registration, inspection, and permit rules. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including approving vouchers, a tax refund, a firefighter application, rejecting bids for a rescue boat, and a park usage application for cricket games.

• Ordinance #2024-1313: Amends rental housing registration, inspection, and permits (Ordinance #2021-1232)
• Resolution #2024-72: Approval of vouchers
• Resolution #2024-73: Authorize refund of tax overpayment
• Resolution #2024-74: Approve application for firefighter Geron
• Resolution #2024-75: Reject all bids and re-bid for rescue boat

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on the master plan, approve minutes from the March 7 meeting, and potentially enter executive session for pending litigation. The agenda includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the master plan
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Executive session for pending or anticipated litigation
• Public comment portion
• Roll call of board members

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce an ordinance amending rental housing registration and vote on a series of resolutions, including shared services, park cleanup, police rules, speed humps, and a tax collector appointment. Public comments will be taken on resolutions and non-agenda items.

• Ordinance #2024-1313 to amend rental housing registration
• Resolution #2024-65 to modify shared services with VFW Post 229 for lawn maintenance, snow plowing, and pothole repair
• Resolution #2024-66 authorizing clean-up at Dukes Park
• Resolution #2024-69 authorizing speed humps on Colorado Ave. and Washington Ave.
• Resolution #2024-71 appointing C. Keng to part-time Tax Collector

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the 2024 Community Development Block Grant application for the Manville Public Library to repair its roof drain pipe network. Formal action will be taken on this item, and the public is invited to attend and participate.

• Authorization to apply for 2024 Community Development Block Grant for Manville Public Library roof drain pipe network repairs
• Any other business of the Borough of Manville

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with introductions, public hearings, and votes on ordinances and resolutions. Key items include introducing an amendment to rental housing registration, holding a public hearing on a wastewater conveyance consent for New Jersey American Water, and adopting a series of resolutions covering budget transfers, Blue Acres buyouts, and other administrative matters.

• Ordinance #2024-1313: Amend Rental Housing Registration (introduction)
• Ordinance #2024-1312: Consent for NJ American Water wastewater conveyance (public hearing)
• Resolution #2024-54: Adopt Blue Acres buyouts
• Resolution #2024-58: Authorize bid for aluminum/fiberglass rigid inflatable law enforcement boat
• Resolution #2024-55: Refund of COAH fees re 543 Harrison Ave.

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting on March 7, 2024. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes from the February 22 meeting, and an informal discussion by the board engineer regarding redevelopment plans. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Informal discussion of redevelopment plans by Board Engineer Joseph Brosnan
• Approval of minutes from the February 22, 2024 re-organization and regular meeting
• Public comment period

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on February 26, 2024. Key items include a presentation on the potential acquisition of property for relocating municipal services, introduction of an ordinance granting wastewater conveyance rights to New Jersey American Water, and final adoption of ordinances on codification, a Deputy Police Chief position, and a 3.5% budget cap. The council will also vote on resolutions, including appointing a Deputy Police Chief and settling litigation.

• Presentation on potential acquisition of Block 310.01, Lots 2.01, 2.02, 3 and Block 310, Lot 2.03 for relocation of municipal services
• Ordinance #2024-1312: Consent to New Jersey American Water for wastewater conveyance service
• Ordinance #2024-1310: Amend ordinances to create Deputy Police Chief position
• Ordinance #2024-1311: Exceed budget appropriation limits with 3.5% cap for 2024 budget
• Resolution #2024-47: Settlement of litigation in case SOM-L-588-21, Manville v. Linnus

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Joint Land Use Board holds its reorganization and first official meeting of 2024, including swearing in members, electing officers, adopting by-laws, and approving minutes. The board will also consider resolutions and hold a completeness hearing for Carvana's preliminary and final major site plan at 200 North Main St.

• Carvana, LLC completeness hearing for preliminary and final major site plan at 200 North Main St, Block 311, Lot 1.01
• Resolution 2024-1: Year-End Report on Applications
• Resolution 2024-2: Setting Meeting Dates
• Resolution 2024-3: Appointment of Professionals
• Resolution 2024-4: Official Newspapers – The Star Ledger + Courier News

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on February 12, 2024, with several ordinances up for introduction and first reading, including one to create a Deputy Police Chief position and another to exceed the state budget cap for 2024. The council will also consider resolutions, including appointments and refunds, and hear a presentation from Medical Essential Diagnostics. Public comments are scheduled for resolutions and non-agenda items.

• Ordinance #2024-01: Codification of Borough Ordinances
• Ordinance #2024-02: Amend ordinances to provide for Deputy Police Chief
• Ordinance #2024-03: Exceed budget cap by 3.5% and establish cap bank
• Resolution #2024-40-42: Refund COAH fees to Rega Construction, Georgios Kontos, Zdzislaw Pierog
• Resolution #2024-43: Authorize job search for full-time Patrol Officer

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to consider a series of resolutions, including approving vouchers, appointing towing companies, and authorizing professional service agreements. A notable action is terminating participation in the NJ State Health Benefits Plan and joining the Southern Skyland Regional Health Insurance Fund. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. and public comment periods.

• Resolution #2024-21: Approval of Vouchers
• Resolution #2024-22: Fire Vehicles to County Auction
• Resolution #2024-23: Appointment of Towing Companies for 2024
• Resolution #2024-31: Terminating NJ SHBP participation effective April 1, 2024
• Resolution #2024-32: Joining Southern Skyland Regional Health Insurance Fund effective April 1, 2024

1. Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council conducted their annual reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected officials and appoint interim staff. The body also established 2024 interest rates for delinquent payments and designated official municipal depositories.

• Swearing-in of Mayor Richard M. Onderko and Council Members Dayna A. Camacho and Jade Nicolle Puia
• Appointment of Traci Dillingham as Interim Acting Borough Administrator and Interim Acting Borough Clerk
• Setting 2024 delinquent tax and utility interest rates at 8% for the first $1,500 and 18% thereafter
• Authorization for Tax Collector to charge penalties on tax sale certificates ranging from 2% to 6%
• Designation of Fulton Bank, TD Bank, Peapack Gladstone Bank, Investors Savings Bank, and Citizens Bank as municipal depositories