New Providence public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a list of bills payable, a transfer resolution, and various construction and service contracts, including for cricket pitch installation, pedestrian crossings, and safe routes to school. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being approvals of payments and contracts.

• Bills payable list for 12/20/2022
• Transfer resolution for 12-20-2022
• Wogisch cricket pitch installation contract
• Quality Electrical Construction pedestrian crossing contract
• NV5 Safe Routes to School 2022

The Council approved a 2% salary increase for non-union employees effective January 1, 2023. Other actions included appointing a new police sergeant, awarding several construction and recreation contracts, and authorizing over $658,000 in bill payments.

• Appointed Thomas Hoppe to Sergeant in the Police Department
• Approved 2% salary increase for non-union employees (Resolution 2022-305)
• Authorized $658,446.56 in bill payments, including $191,500 for Commerce St Bridge replacement
• Awarded contracts to Robert W. Wogisch Landscape Contractor, Inc. for cricket pitch site prep ($11,690) and turf installation ($5,500)
• Awarded contract to Quality Electrical Construction for pedestrian flashing beacon at Central Avenue and Valentine Road
• Approved $14,275 purchase order for electronic plan review equipment from iProjectSolutions, LLC
• Approved raffle license applications RA1180 and RA1181 for NP Education Foundation
• Awarded multi-sports program contracts to US Sports Institute and Strive In Sports

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a variance application (2022-29). The agenda provides no details on the nature of the variance, property location, or requested relief. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Variance application 2022-29 under review

The Board approved a 6,894 square foot addition to the Spring Grove nursing home and a residential addition at 26 E. Fourth Street. Two other residential variance resolutions were also approved. The nursing home approval includes conditions regarding emergency gate security and the removal of on-site trailers.

• Approved nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive with conditions on gate security, trailer removal, and EVC station (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 26 E. Fourth Street with conditions on driveway restoration and lighting (7-0)
• Approved driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 44 Kendrick Road (6-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Board approved an amended site plan for GH NP Central, LLC to meet NJDEP wetlands requirements. A public hearing for Porto-Heli, Inc. was postponed, and the Board agreed to move 2023 meeting start times to 8:00 p.m.

• Approved amended site plan for 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street (6-0)
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. hearing for 1318 Springfield Avenue to January 10, 2023
• Agreed to change 2023 meeting start times to 8:00 p.m.
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and financial items, including applications for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for the DeCorso Center drainage and senior services, a resolution related to the national opioid settlement, and contracts for sewer lining and wastewater operations. The agenda also includes raffle applications and various payment approvals.

• CDBG Year 49 permission to apply for DeCorso Center drainage and Senior Services grant
• Chapter 159 National Opioid Settlement resolution
• Shared Service Wastewater Operations Contract 2023-2025
• Down Payment Assistance Loan 2022
• Raffle applications from CSA and PTSA

The Council approved a consent agenda covering 17 items, including significant bill payments and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. They also prioritized CDBG grant applications for senior services and facility upgrades. A down payment assistance loan for an affordable housing unit was authorized.

• Approved $3,930,652.39 in bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved $118,120 for a wastewater treatment mechanical bar screen (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,770 affordable housing loan for 3 Timothy Field Road (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,703 NJDEP grant for Ping Wang site remediation (unanimous)
• Approved professional engineering services for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (unanimous)
• Approved $14,075.74 for police vehicle lighting equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized shared service agreement for wastewater operations with City of Summit (unanimous)
• Prioritized CDBG Year 49 grants for Senior Services and DeCorso Center drainage

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider two variance applications (2022-27 and 2022-28). The agenda contains only these items and no other business is listed.

• Variance application 2022-27
• Variance application 2022-28

The Board of Adjustment approved a use variance to rebuild a home at 1823 Springfield Avenue and a setback variance for a home addition at 44 Kendrick Road. A driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue was approved with specific storage and maintenance conditions.

• Approved use variance to rebuild a single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (6-0)
• Approved driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue with conditions on vehicle storage and snow removal (7-0)
• Approved second-floor addition variance at 44 Kendrick Road (6-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Board approved an amended site plan for GH NP Central, LLC at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street to comply with NJDEP wetland buffers. The revised plan eliminates one eight-unit carriage house and absorbs those units into two apartment buildings. The Board also updated meeting start times and presentation requirements.

• Approved amended site plan for 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Ave and 111 Spring St (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Decided to change meeting start time back to 8:00 p.m.
• Required commercial applicants to provide digital presentations at hearings

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider a variance request for the property at 1283 Springfield Avenue. The agenda includes a signed letter from the applicant, Kadrija, to carry the application, along with engineering and planning reviews. The board will review the survey, site plan, and proposed conditions for the property.

• Variance request for 1283 Springfield Avenue
• Engineering review dated 9.13.22
• Planning review dated 9.23.22
• Survey and site plan (Exhibit A-1)
• Previous and proposed conditions (Exhibit A-2)

The Board approved a use variance to rebuild a single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue and approved two residential addition requests. An application for a second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue was denied.

• Approved use variance to rebuild single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Approved addition at 102 Bradford Street (7-0)
• Approved addition at 30 Edward Court (5-0)
• Denied second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Removed PBK 44 NP, LLC application for 44 South Street from agenda after applicant agreed to withdraw
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider various resolutions and ordinances, including a matter involving 1823 Springfield Ave LLC, two ordinances (2022-15 and 2022-16), and several contracts and agreements. The agenda includes a bills payable list, a roof bid memo, and a transfer resolution, among other items.

• 1823 Springfield Ave LLC item
• Ordinance 2022-15 (Chapter 310)
• Ordinance 2022-16 (Lane Use Reservations)
• Bills payable list
• DeCorso roof bid memo

The Council adopted an ordinance amending downtown zoning and another updating vehicle and traffic codes. A consent agenda was passed approving various service contracts, tax refunds, and a $7.2M bills payable list.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-15 amending downtown zoning (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-16 amending vehicles and traffic (6-0)
• Approved $7,231,356.52 in bills payable (6-0)
• Approved website hosting and design services from Civic Plus (6-0)
• Authorized bidding for DeCorso Center Roof Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved $19,609.31 in tax overpayment refunds to 6 residents (6-0)
• Approved contract for municipal management software from Spatial Data Logic (6-0)
• Approved Summit Speech School sublease to Signature Relocations, LLC (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on November 7, 2022, to consider several variance applications. The main public hearing is for a proposed 6,894-square-foot addition to a nursing home at 144 Gales Drive, which requires density and floor area ratio variances. The board will also review three home addition variance requests and discuss upcoming hearings, including a use variance to rebuild a fire-destroyed home on Springfield Avenue.

• Public hearing for Spring Grove Property LLC: 6,894 sq ft nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive, seeking density variance (16.8 units/acre vs 14 allowed) and FAR variance (0.15 vs 0.125)
• Resolution for Betsey and Oren Davidian: addition at 40 Laurel Drive with variances for front yard, rear-yard setback, A/C unit setback, and building coverage
• Resolution for Linda Rosato: addition at 102 Bradford Street with front yard setback variance along Fifth Street
• Resolution for Meagan Malzberg: addition at 30 Edward Court with side-yard setback variances
• Review of upcoming hearing for 1823 Springfield Avenue, LLC: use variance to rebuild single-family home in C-2 zone

The Board approved a resolution for a home addition at 40 Laurel Drive. A proposal for a nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive was carried to a future meeting to allow for management testimony regarding site access and evacuation. The Board also agreed to continue holding remote meetings in 2023.

• Approved addition at 40 Laurel Drive (5-0)
• Tabled nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive until December 19, 2022
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Consensus reached to continue remote meetings in 2023

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine reports and a citizen complaint about a food truck idling. They will also review the 2023 budget worksheet and health inspector reports.

• Citizen complaint about Wonder Food Truck idling motors
• 2023 Budget worksheet review
• Animal Control Solutions August and September reports
• Health Inspector reports for September and October 2022
• VFC Audit and Emerging Infectious Disease Update

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from the health director, inspector, and nurse. Key items include the 2023 budget worksheet, animal control reports, and a complaint about a food truck idling.

• Animal Control Solutions August and September reports
• 2023 Budget worksheet
• VFC Audit & Emerging Infectious Disease Update
• Inspectors Reports for September and October 2022
• Complaint from Adrianne Foote about Wonder Food Truck idling motors

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review and potentially act on a series of administrative and operational items, including contracts for recycling, wastewater operations, and library HVAC, as well as permit refunds and lead paint testing. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Grand Sanitation recycling contract for 2023-2027
• Shared service wastewater operations contract for 2023-2025
• Collier Library HVAC contract
• Gold permit refund (22-33842)
• Lead paint testing documents

The Council approved a five-year recycling collection contract with Grand Sanitation Service and passed ordinances regarding business insurance certificates and lead paint testing. They also renewed a wastewater shared service agreement with the City of Summit.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 to establish a registry for business insurance certificates
• Approved Ordinance 2022-13 to add lead paint testing to the Borough Code
• Awarded 2023-2027 recycling contract to Grand Sanitation Service for $2,006,851.00
• Approved 3-year wastewater operations shared service agreement with City of Summit
• Accepted Collier Engineering & Design Inc. proposal for Library HVAC replacement
• Authorized payment of bills payable list totaling $498,754.15
• Approved limousine license for Shahid Akram – Summit Express
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to find Ordinance 2022-15 consistent with the Downtown Master Plan and 2017 Master Plan Re-Examination Plan, recommending Council adopt it as written. The ordinance reduces building heights in the Central Commercial District (CCD) to 38 feet and three stories, and in the CCD-Townhouse Zone to 35 feet and 2.5 stories, limiting use to townhomes only. The board also approved preliminary and final amended site plan approval for Shelbourne Spring LLC at 41 Spring Street, adding a new entrance and signage variance.

• Found Ordinance 2022-15 consistent with master plan and recommended adoption (6-0)
• Approved preliminary and final amended site plan for Shelbourne Spring LLC at 41 Spring Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider two variance applications (2022-25 and 2022-26). The agenda includes only these items and no other substantive business.

• Variance application 2022-25
• Variance application 2022-26

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a pedestrian safety chapter and a zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes documents on lane use reservations, a Ford dealership matter, PSEG vegetation notice, and road paving improvements. The meeting includes a bills payable list for approval.

• Chapter 159 pedestrian safety ordinance
• Chapter 310 zoning ordinance
• Lane use reservations document
• Riverview paving road improvements
• Bills payable list for October 11, 2022

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 2022-15, amending the zoning code to reduce permitted building heights in downtown zones from 3 stories/45 feet to 3 stories/38 feet, and in the CCD-TH townhouse zone to 2.5 stories/35 feet after an amendment. The ordinance was approved for introduction on a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Morgan (4-3). It will go to the Planning Board for consistency review before a second reading. The council also introduced a traffic ordinance, approved a $815,437.82 paving contract, and authorized $1,646,526.21 in bill payments.

• Introduced zoning ordinance 2022-15 with reduced downtown heights (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Amended CCD-TH townhouse zone height to 2.5 stories/35 ft (unanimous)
• Introduced traffic ordinance 2022-16 for turn lanes at South Street/Central Avenue and Balcom Road
• Approved $815,437.82 paving contract to Riverview Paving, Inc. for Fairmount, Bromley, Woodcrest
• Authorized $1,646,526.21 in bill payments including $1,362,025 to Board of Education
• Approved $81,015.92 purchase of two police vehicles from Nielsen Ford
• Approved $960 AAA pedestrian safety grant insertion into budget
• Approved 2023 meeting and holiday schedule with one April meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to review two variance applications (2022-23 and 2022-24). The agenda includes supporting documents such as existing and proposed conditions, a partial zoning map, and engineering and planning reviews. The board will decide on these applications, which may involve property-specific requests for relief from zoning requirements.

• Variance Application 2022-23
• Variance Application 2022-24
• Engineering review dated 9.13.22
• Planning review dated 9.27.22
• Exhibits: existing conditions, proposed conditions, partial zoning map

The Board of Adjustment approved the Davidian application for a home addition at 40 Laurel Drive with conditions, including tree protection and lattice screening under the deck. The Board also approved three other applications: driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road, a shed at 63 Chestnut Street, and a generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue. Two hearings were carried to November 21, 2022: the PBK 44 NP LLC site plan and the 35 Grant Avenue addition. The minutes from September 19, 2022, were approved.

• Approved Davidian addition at 40 Laurel Drive with conditions (6-1)
• Approved Wahlers driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road (unanimous)
• Approved Jones shed at 63 Chestnut Street (unanimous)
• Approved Eberle generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue (unanimous)
• Carried PBK 44 NP LLC site plan hearing to November 21, 2022
• Carried 35 Grant Avenue addition hearing to November 21, 2022
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a bond referendum, a general salary ordinance for the administrator, and a zoning ordinance amendment. The agenda includes several other items such as grant agreements, lease terminations, and proclamations for Native American Month and Diwali.

• 2022 Bond Referendum Presentation
• 2022 General Salary Administrator ordinance
• Zoning Ordinance 310 amendment
• Peapack Gladstone lease termination agreement
• NJDOT Safe Routes to School additional funds

The council voted unanimously to withdraw Ordinance 2022-14, which would have amended the zoning code to implement the 2016 Downtown Master Plan, after public comments raised concerns about height, density, and neighborhood character. The council also approved a consent agenda including a lease termination for 1243 Springfield Avenue, a $964,164.71 bills payment, and a grant modification for the Safe Routes to School project. A presentation on the Board of Education bond referendum was given, and the council authorized bidding for the DeCorso Center roof replacement project.

• Withdrew Ordinance 2022-14 (zoning amendment) after public hearing (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-253 supporting Native American Heritage Month and Diwali events (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-254 authorizing payment of $964,164.71 in bills (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-255 terminating lease with Peapack-Gladstone Bank for 1243 Springfield Avenue (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-256 supporting Mental Health Advocacy events in October (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-257 setting Borough Administrator salary (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-258 modifying Safe Routes to School grant with $88,632.02 additional funds and extended deadline (consent agenda)
• Authorized bidding for DeCorso Center roof replacement project (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review the Shelbourne Spring planning and development application, including engineering and planning reviews. The board will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment. The agenda includes several documents for review but no specific action items are listed.

• Shelbourne Spring planning and development review
• Shelbourne Spring engineering review
• Zoning ordinance 310-09132022
• Planning board application PB-2022-05

The Planning Board approved a site plan and conditional use application for T-Mobile to co-locate equipment at 41 Spring Street, and a minor subdivision for Carmen Torsiello at 9 Delaware Avenue and 1711 Springfield Avenue. The Board also approved Shelbourne Spring LLC's application for a new entrance at 41 Spring Street for Summit Health, with conditions including a blue canopy, landscaping plan, and ADA access improvements. Additionally, the Board found Ordinance 2022-14 (zoning code update) consistent with the Master Plan, recommending Council reconsider the proposed 45-foot/three-story height limit in the Central Commercial District.

• Approved T-Mobile co-location at 41 Spring Street (4-0)
• Approved Carmen Torsiello minor subdivision at 9 Delaware Ave/1711 Springfield Ave (4-0)
• Approved Shelbourne Spring LLC new entrance for Summit Health at 41 Spring Street with conditions (7-0)
• Found Ordinance 2022-14 consistent with Master Plan, recommended Council reconsider height/story limits in CCD (7-0)
• Approved August 15, 2022 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider three variance applications (2022-19, 2022-20, 2022-21). The agenda includes only these items and no other substantive business.

• Variance application 2022-19
• Variance application 2022-20
• Variance application 2022-21

The Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road, a shed at 65 Chestnut Street, and a generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue. All approvals were unanimous (7-0) with conditions for the generator. The board also discussed upcoming hearings and a pending mixed-use development.

• Approved driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road (7-0)
• Approved shed at 65 Chestnut Street (7-0)
• Approved generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue with conditions on testing hours and screening (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a zoning ordinance amendment, revised abandoned vehicle regulations, and a range of contracts and resolutions, including payments, grants, and easement agreements. The agenda includes numerous supporting documents for items such as the 2021 annual audit, police chief appointment, and various state DEP correspondence. This is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Zoning Ordinance 310 amendment
• Revised abandoned vehicles ordinance
• Contract with Arora Associates for SSTS 2018 payment
• Easement agreement for 64 Chestnut Street
• Resolution to certify 2021 annual audit

The council approved appointments of Stephen Drown to Police Captain and Donald Sretenovic to Police Lieutenant, and introduced a major zoning code update (Ordinance 2022-14) that includes downtown design standards, electric vehicle infrastructure, and green building guidelines. A consent agenda passed 25 items including a $26,143 clock replacement, $3.35M in bills, and rejection of recycling bids. The council also opposed a 21.6% state health benefits increase.

• Appointed Stephen Drown to Police Captain (5-0)
• Appointed Donald Sretenovic to Police Lieutenant (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-14 amending zoning code (first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-12 for business insurance certificate registry (first reading)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-13 for lead paint testing (first reading)
• Approved $26,143 for Veterans Park clock replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved $3,350,121.20 in bills payable (consent agenda)
• Rejected all bids for recycling collection and marketing (consent agenda)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to review a site plan application (2022-14) for the Spring Grove property at 144 Gales Drive. The board will consider engineering, planning, police, and wastewater treatment comments, along with exhibits including an aerial photo, parking layout, and proposed floor plan. This is a public hearing on a specific application, not a general policy session.

• Site plan application 2022-14 for Spring Grove at 144 Gales Drive
• Engineering review comments
• Planning review comments
• Police department comments
• Wastewater treatment comments

The Board of Adjustment approved Peter G. and Nancy E. Cropper's application for a covered porch and deck at 5 Whitewood Drive, granting variances for front-yard setback, rear-yard setback, and building coverage. The approval includes conditions on lighting, removal of existing patio, and no storage under the deck. The board also adopted updated bylaws and carried several other applications to future meetings.

• Approved variance for covered porch and deck at 5 Whitewood Drive (7-0)
• Adopted updated bylaws with amendments on hearing cut-off time and plan size (7-0)
• Carried PBK 44 NP LLC application to October 3, 2022, pending zoning ordinance adoption
• Carried Spring Grove Property LLC application to November 7, 2022
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss whether food trucks at school events, fundraisers, and public or private events should require permits and whether fees should be restructured. The board will also consider revising the food truck application ordinance and interpreting rules for the Wonder Truck. Reports from the health director, inspectors, public health nurse, and secretary for July and August 2022 are on the agenda.

• Discussion of food truck permits and fee restructuring for school and public/private events
• Interpretation of the Wonder Truck and letter to schools regarding food trucks
• Food Truck Application Ordinance Revision
• Animal Control Solutions July 2022 report
• Health inspector reports for July and August 2022

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review an application from Delaware County of Union, with supporting engineering and planning reviews attached. The agenda includes exhibits showing front, rear, and side elevations, as well as first and second floor plans. The specific action to be taken is not detailed in the agenda text.

• Application PB-2022-04 from Delaware County of Union
• Engineering review dated 8.2.22
• Planning review dated 8.8.22
• Exhibits A-F: front, first floor, second floor, rear, right, and left elevations

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and substantive items, including approving contracts for the coming year, accepting a national opioid settlement, and making several police department appointments. The agenda also includes updates on affordable housing, street closures for community events, and various construction projects.

• Approve contracts for 9-2022 to 8-2023
• Chapter 159 National Opioid Settlement 2022
• Appointments: probationary officers, special police officer, SLEO II resignation
• Affirmative marketing plan update 2022
• Street closures for Union County community events

The Borough Council approved a $12,471,944.70 bills payable list, adopted Ordinance 2022-10 amending traffic regulations, and appointed two probationary police officers and a Class III special law enforcement officer. The council also raised the bid threshold from $17,500 to $44,000, approved a tax appeal settlement with New Providence Mews, and passed numerous resolutions including contracts for engineering, construction, and community programs. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two members absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 amending Vehicles and Traffic chapter (4-0)
• Appointed Carly Bouman and Marcos Martinez as probationary police officers (4-0 each)
• Appointed Robert Moran as Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer (4-0)
• Approved $12,471,944.70 bills payable list (4-0)
• Raised bid threshold to $44,000 (4-0)
• Accepted tax appeal settlement with New Providence Mews for 2016-2020 (4-0)
• Approved $192,257.23 partial payment to Top Line Construction for Woodbine Circle project (3-0, one abstention)
• Approved $99,000 contract with S. Rotundi and Sons for grass and garden waste disposal (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

This Board of Adjustment meeting has no agenda available. The only listed materials are departmental reviews (fire inspector, engineering, planning, police) for a property at 44 South Street, suggesting that property may be discussed, but no formal agenda items are stated.

• 44 South Street fire inspector review
• 44 South Street engineering review of revised plans
• 44 South Street planning review
• 44 South Street police review

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review agenda and meeting materials, including engineering and planning reviews for a T-Mobile application. The agenda contains only procedural items and document references, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• T-Mobile engineering review dated 7.28.22
• T-Mobile planning review dated 8.1.22

The Planning Board unanimously approved T-Mobile's application to co-locate its antennas on the existing telecommunications tower at 41 Spring Street, ensuring no gap in coverage when the old tower at 111 Spring Street is decommissioned. The board also unanimously denied a minor subdivision and variance application for 11 Westview Avenue, which would have created two attached single-family homes on separate lots. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural approvals of minutes and informal updates on other projects.

• Approved T-Mobile co-location at 41 Spring Street (6-0)
• Denied Tamer Elshamy minor subdivision and variances at 11 Westview Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 6 and July 12, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider two variance applications (2022-17 and 2022-18). The agenda includes only these items and no other substantive business.

• Variance application 2022-17
• Variance application 2022-18

The Board of Adjustment approved three applications for variances to construct additions or a new home, each requiring relief from setback or coverage requirements. One application (Sanborn/Carey) was approved with conditions to protect oak trees and limit construction access to the right side of the property. A fourth application (Cropper) was carried to September 12, 2022, with no further notice required.

• Approved Muhammad Javed's application for a side-yard setback variance at 218 Runnymede Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Robert and Meredith Davies' application for a rear-yard setback variance at 154 Knollwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved Adele and Carolyn Botros' application for lot width, front-yard, and side-yard setback variances at 303 Maple Street (4-0)
• Approved Andrew Sanborn and Lauren Carey's application for side-yard setback and building coverage variances at 37 Coddington Drive, with conditions (7-0)
• Carried public hearing for Cropper application at 5 Whitewood Drive to September 12, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine municipal items, including street and sidewalk excavation permits, fee schedule updates, a high school traffic flow plan, and various grant applications. The agenda includes numerous supporting documents for items such as firefighter grants, public art grants, and a license for AllyCat LLC. Most items appear to be standard administrative approvals.

• 2022-06 Streets and Sidewalks - Excavation
• 2022-08 Chapter 147 Fees update
• 2022-09 High School Traffic Flow plan
• AllyCat LLC License 2022-2023
• ARP Firefighter Grant

The Borough Council adopted four ordinances, including amendments to streets/sidewalks, notice of claim procedures, fees/licenses, and vehicles/traffic. It also approved a $4.76 million bills payable list and several resolutions, including a $65,000 grant application for playground equipment at Lion's Park. Appointments were made to the Diversity Committee and Mental Health Advocacy Committee. All votes were unanimous among the four council members present.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending Streets and Sidewalks chapter (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 adopting notice of claim form (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 amending Fees and Licenses chapter (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 amending Vehicles and Traffic chapter (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-193 authorizing payment of $4,760,849.81 in bills (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-192 authorizing application for $65,000 Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant for Lion's Park playground (4-0)
• Appointed Sarika Divate to Diversity Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah Merrick to NP Mental Health Advocacy Committee (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a regular public meeting. The only substantive item on the agenda is a council discussion regarding the codification and amendment of Chapter 310 of the municipal code. The meeting also includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Chapter 310 codification and amendment

The Borough Council held a conference meeting where the Borough Planner presented a comprehensive revision of Chapter 310, the zoning code, which had not been updated since the 1980s. The revision eliminates outdated sections, updates definitions, incorporates design standards, and adds a new downtown condo zone. No formal action was taken; the final document will be placed on a future agenda for approval.

• Reviewed Chapter 310 zoning code codification and amendment (no vote)
• Discussed new downtown condo zone in connection with downtown master plan (no vote)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to review and discuss two variance applications (2022-15 and 2022-16) and a grading/drainage plan for 218 Runnymede. The agenda includes engineering and planning reviews for 303 Maple, indicating these items will be considered. The meeting is a public hearing for these land-use matters.

• Variance application 2022-15
• Variance application 2022-16
• 303 Maple engineering review
• 303 Maple planning review
• 218 Runnymede grading and drainage review

The Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a drainage plan variance for an addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway, a deck addition at 154 Knollwood Drive, and a new home at 303 Maple Street. All approvals were unanimous, with conditions attached to the latter two. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings and approved the July 11 minutes.

• Approved drainage plan variance for addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway (6-0)
• Approved deck addition at 154 Knollwood Drive with conditions on lighting and screening (6-0)
• Approved new home at 303 Maple Street with conditions on tree protection, windows, and lighting (5-0, one recusal)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2022

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to consider a revised site plan for the property at 11 Westview Avenue. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with standard agenda and meeting materials documents.

• Revised site plan for 11 Westview Avenue (dated 6.27.22)

The Planning Board held a brief meeting with no substantive decisions. The public hearing for Tamer Elshamy's minor subdivision and variance application at 11 Westview Avenue was carried to August 9, 2022, due to a non-working recording system. The Board also cancelled its August 2, 2022 meeting because of National Night Out, and deferred review of the June 7, 2022 minutes to the next meeting.

• Carried Tamer Elshamy's minor subdivision and variance application to August 9, 2022
• Cancelled August 2, 2022 meeting due to National Night Out
• Deferred review of June 7, 2022 minutes to next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting with a site plan application (2022-05) on the agenda. The agenda is otherwise minimal, with no other substantive items listed.

• Site plan application 2022-05

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications for property additions and a deck, each with specific setback relief. A public hearing for a mixed-use building at 44 South Street was adjourned to August 15, 2022, to allow more time for professional reviews. The board also carried a review of bylaws to a future meeting and approved the June 27, 2022 minutes.

• Approved Vikas Verma's addition at 64 Clinton Avenue with side-yard setback variance (4-0)
• Approved Rogerio Lima and Fabiane Davi's addition at 298 Mountain Avenue with side-yard setback variance (4-0)
• Approved Michael and Laura Donath's deck at 21 Verona Road with setback variance (4-0)
• Adjourned PBK 44 NP LLC's mixed-use building hearing at 44 South Street to August 15, 2022
• Carried review of bylaws to a future meeting
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2022

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss food truck regulations, including whether to require permits and restructure prices for food trucks at school events and fundraisers. The board will also review animal control reports, COVID updates, and inspector reports.

• Discussion on food truck permits and pricing for school events and fundraisers
• Update on Wonder Trucks registration offer and attorney consultation on food truck wording
• Animal Control Solutions reports for April, May, and June 2022
• COVID update report from Health Director
• Health Inspector reports for May and June 2022

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting has no agenda available; the only materials are sunshine notices and a request to review minutes. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive items listed.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council agenda lists the cancellation of a CDBG grant and the review of numerous infrastructure projects, including bridges, walking paths, and traffic studies. The body also considers the adoption of new policies for communications and cyber security incident management. Additionally, the agenda includes the approval of various liquor licenses and the payment of bills payable.

• Cancellation of CDBG Grant
• Review of Collier Commerce Street, Community Pool, and Douglas Street Bridges
• Adoption of Communications SOP and Cyber Security Incident Management Policy
• Approval of 2022-2023 liquor licenses for Bistro 73, Hilltop Social Club, Murray Hill Inn, Porto Heli, Wine Outlet, and M and M Liquor
• Review of DLS Contracting Road Improvements payment

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda containing 47 items, including a $149,240 contract for municipal center toilet renovations and 12 professional engineering agreements with Collier Engineering & Design for various road, bridge, and infrastructure projects. The council also introduced three ordinances, including one to change traffic patterns around the high school for student safety. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a separate vote for the FY2021 NJDOT project.

• Approved $149,240 contract to Franklin Flooring Inc for Municipal Center toilet renovation (unanimous)
• Approved 12 engineering agreements with Collier Engineering & Design for road, bridge, and infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-09 to change traffic flow around high school, including one-way streets (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-07 adopting notice of claim form (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-08 amending sewer connection fees (unanimous)
• Approved $55,069.38 for Stryker power loader for EMS (unanimous)
• Approved $127,353.44 for replacement leaf vacuum (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 for paving Pioneer Drive (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider three variance applications (2022-11, 2022-12, 2022-13). The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no other details provided.

• Variance application 2022-11
• Variance application 2022-12
• Variance application 2022-13

The Board of Adjustment approved four applications for residential additions, decks, and a fence replacement, all requiring variances from setback and height requirements. All approvals were unanimous, with one application approved conditionally pending Fire Department review. The board also reviewed an upcoming site plan application for a mixed-use building on South Street.

• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road (unanimous)
• Approved deck and AC condenser relocation at 6 Radcliff Drive (unanimous)
• Approved home addition at 46 Clinton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved bathroom addition at 64 Clinton Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved home addition at 298 Mountain Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved deck at 21 Verona Road with Fire Department review condition (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine municipal items, including street and sidewalk excavation permits, the bills payable list, a Clean Communities grant, and various appointments and agreements. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2022-06 Streets and Sidewalks - Excavation
• Bills Payable List 06/14/2022
• Chapter 159 Clean Communities Grant 2022
• Emergency Management Coordinator 2022 (Henn)
• Police Chief Henn 2022

The Borough Council appointed Daniel Henn as Police Chief effective August 1, 2022, and as Emergency Management Coordinator. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for fireworks, salaries, grants, and various purchases, and introduced an ordinance on street paving standards.

• Appointed Daniel Henn as Police Chief effective Aug 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Henn as Emergency Management Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved $13,200 fireworks contract with Garden State Fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved $66,616 for two police vehicles under Cranford Coop (unanimous)
• Approved $51,570 for wastewater treatment pump (unanimous)
• Approved $1,617,544.98 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-06 on street paving standards (unanimous)
• Approved $1,289.23 tax appeal refund to Sarkissian (unanimous)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a planning application for 11 Westview, with supporting documents including police department comments and an engineering review. The agenda lists the item for discussion but provides no further details on the nature of the application or any decisions to be made.

• Review of 11 Westview planning application
• Police department comments on 11 Westview (dated 4/29/22)
• Engineering review of 11 Westview (dated 5/31/22)
• Planning review of 11 Westview (dated 5/31/22)

The Planning Board approved a resolution for a deck at 10 Frost Lane (7-0) and carried the public hearing for the minor subdivision and variance application at 11 Westview Avenue to July 12, 2022, to allow the applicant to provide additional information on maintenance and ownership. The board also agreed to resume in-person meetings starting July 5, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for deck at 10 Frost Lane (7-0)
• Carried public hearing for 11 Westview Avenue subdivision to July 12, 2022
• Agreed to resume in-person meetings on July 5, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two specific variance applications during this regular meeting. The agenda includes materials for a landscape plan at 38 Bergen Road and related neighborhood condition exhibits.

• Variance Application 2022-10
• Variance Application 2022-09
• Landscape plan review for 38 Bergen Road

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a fence replacement with screening conditions, a deck and AC condenser relocation, and a second-story addition. All approvals were unanimous with conditions, and resolutions will be memorialized at the next meeting.

• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road with conditions to plant 6' arbor vitaes and climbing vines (6-0)
• Approved deck and AC condenser relocation at 6 Radcliff Drive with conditions for lattice and landscaping (7-0)
• Approved second-story addition at 46 Clinton Avenue with variances for front-yard setback and height (7-0)
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022, as amended

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a bond ordinance, declare Gun Violence Awareness Day, and approve various payments and contracts, including road improvements and affordable housing amendments. The agenda includes multiple resolutions and documents for review.

• 2022 Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation
• Bond ordinance 2022
• DLS Contracting road improvements payment 2
• DLS Fairview Ave change order 2
• Picerno Giordano Const Lincoln Field payment 3 final

The Borough Council approved a $5,162,700 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,760,000 in bonds or notes. The council also passed a consent agenda covering 12 resolutions, including payments for road and turf projects, appointments, and a grant application. A moment of silence was held for Uvalde shooting victims, and a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day was presented.

• Approved bond ordinance 2022-05 for $5,162,700 capital improvements, issuing $2,760,000 in bonds (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 12 resolutions (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $28,515.17 to Picerno-Giordano for Lincoln Field turf project
• Approved payment of $5,737,256.85 in bills, including county taxes and road paving
• Approved change order #2 for $25,485.79 for DLS Contracting road improvements
• Approved partial payment #2 of $143,639.15 to DLS Contracting
• Appointed Michael Giamella as Roadman at $40,000 starting salary
• Authorized sale of service weapon to retiring Police Chief Theresa A. Gazaway

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda for the New Providence Planning Board meeting on May 17, 2022. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Planning Board approved Jennifer Ann Wetzel's application to replace and expand an existing deck at 10 Frost Lane, granting a bulk variance for a rear-yard setback of 23 feet instead of the required 40 feet. The vote was unanimous. The board also reviewed the 2021 Board of Adjustment annual report and discussed upcoming hearings and communication items.

• Approved deck expansion at 10 Frost Lane with 23-foot rear-yard setback variance (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 as submitted

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider two variance applications (2022-07 and 2022-08) and related property photographs. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision, but provides no further details.

• Variance application 2022-07
• Variance application 2022-08
• Exhibit A-1 photographs of property

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Jeffrey and Tanna Cheal to construct a second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road with a reduced rear-yard setback. The Board also heard testimony on Jonathan and Shayna Doyle's application for an addition at 15 Brook Hollow Lane, which was carried to July 18, 2022, to allow the applicants to provide more information on drainage. Muhammad Javed's application for an addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway was also carried to July 18, 2022, after concerns about drainage were raised.

• Approved Cheal variance for second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road (7-0)
• Carried Doyle application #2022-07 to July 18, 2022
• Carried Javed application #2022-08 to July 18, 2022
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2022

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to approve a 2022 bond ordinance and amend the capital budget. The agenda includes specific actions for emergency repairs to the Commerce Street pedestrian bridge and the appointment of Class II special police officers. Additionally, the council will review various bills payable and personnel matters, including firefighter and DPW summer help positions.

• Approval of 2022 Bond Ordinance
• Amendment to 2022 Capital Budget
• Emergency repair of Commerce Street pedestrian bridge
• Appointment of Class II Special Police Officers
• Review of Bills Payable List

The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 2022-05, a bond ordinance appropriating $5,162,700 for various capital improvements and authorizing $2,760,000 in bonds or notes. The council also approved a consent agenda covering 18 items, including a $7.12M bills payment, contracts for plumbing and electrical services, and an emergency contract for the Commerce Street pedestrian bridge. Police Chief Theresa Gazaway's retirement was accepted, and a new Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer was appointed.

• Introduced bond ordinance 2022-05 for $5,162,700 capital improvements (first reading)
• Approved $7,122,988.88 bills payment (consent agenda)
• Awarded emergency contract for Commerce Street pedestrian bridge to Colonnelli Bros. Inc. for $297,000
• Approved partial payments totaling $185,500 to Colonnelli Bros. for Mee Lane and Douglas St bridges
• Accepted retirement of Police Chief Theresa Gazaway
• Appointed Ronald Guidetti as Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer (5-0)
• Awarded one-year plumbing contract to Magic Touch Construction Co., Inc.
• Awarded one-year electrical contract to TSUJ Corp.

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine reports and new business. They will consider the Wonder Truck, a food truck operation, and its potential licensing in nearby towns, as well as the upcoming openings of Tropical Smoothie Café and Bake House Bakery. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the health director, inspector, and secretary.

• Discussion of Wonder Truck licensing, with Summit requiring a $54 fire safety permit
• Tropical Smoothie Café opening May 7
• Bake House Bakery opening May 1
• Animal Control Solutions reports for February, March, and April 2022
• Covid report from March 20

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the notice.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to review agenda items. One variance application is included in the meeting materials.

• Variance Application 2022-06

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Jeffrey and Tanna Cheal to construct a second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road, allowing a 25-foot rear-yard setback where 40 feet is required. The board also reviewed upcoming applications for May 16 and discussed a fence variance case. Minutes from April 18 were approved.

• Approved rear-yard setback variance for 89 Woodland Road addition (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022
• Reviewed upcoming applications for May 16, 2022
• Discussed fence variance case for 38 Bergen Road

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider the final adoption of the 2022 budget, a bond ordinance, and various other items. The agenda includes several documents for review, such as budget details, a COLA index rate, and a pedestrian bridge contract. This appears to be a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• 2022 budget final adoption
• 2022-05 bond ordinance
• Colonnelli pedestrian bridge contract
• Bills payable list for 04/26/2022
• Diversity committee event for 06/25/2022

The Borough Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget, which raises taxes on the average assessed home by 1.98%. The council also approved a cap bank ordinance to exceed state budget limits, adopted the Special Improvement District budget, and passed several resolutions including payments, public art agreements, and a police officer resignation.

• Adopted 2022 municipal budget with 1.98% tax increase (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-098 for 2022 SID budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-100 authorizing $3,594,791.26 in bill payments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-101 for Shelley Parriott public art sculpture (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-102 for Richard Pitts public art sculpture (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-103 accepting police officer resignation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-104 partial payment to Top Line Construction Corp $40,775.11 (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the notice.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three resolutions regarding property variances for new construction, additions, and fences. The meeting will also include a review of a future public hearing scheduled for May 2, 2022.

• Application #20211-38 REVISED: Variance for a new home at 169 Union Avenue involving lot area, width, setbacks, and coverage
• Application #2022-02 REVISED: Variance for a home addition at 87 Richland Drive regarding rear-yard setback
• Application #2022-04: Variance for a fence and shed at 87 Passaic Street regarding height and property line setbacks
• Review of Application #2022-06: Proposed second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road

The Board of Adjustment approved three applications for variances: a new home at 169 Union Avenue, an addition at 87 Richland Drive, and a fence and shed at 87 Passaic Street. All approvals were unanimous. The board also discussed an incomplete application for 44 South Street and approved the April 4 minutes.

• Approved variance for new home at 169 Union Avenue (6-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 87 Richland Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance for fence and shed at 87 Passaic Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2022

Borough Council

The provided agenda contains a list of meeting materials and documents but does not include specific descriptions of items to be voted on or discussed. The document includes references to a temporary emergency appropriation and various departmental communications.

• Temporary emergency appropriation

The Borough Council approved an emergency temporary appropriations resolution to continue operations before the budget adoption, and unanimously approved appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Board of Adjustment. Council also granted permission for the Diversity Committee to use Centennial Park for Race Unity Day on June 25. A sculpture placement in Harmony Park was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Resolution 2022-096 authorizing emergency temporary appropriations (unanimous)
• Appointed Megan Beecher and John Sponauer to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Alison Gagliolo to Board of Adjustment as alternate (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Race Unity Day at Centennial Park on June 25
• Tabled discussion on sculpture placement in Harmony Park

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider a variance application for the property at 87 Richland. The agenda includes revised plans and photographs of the property and surrounding area as exhibits. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance application 2022-04 for 87 Richland
• Revised plans for 87 Richland
• Photographs of rear property and surrounding area as exhibits

The Board of Adjustment accepted the resignation of Board Attorney Phil Morin and approved two applications with conditions: a home addition at 87 Richland Drive and a fence/shed at 87 Passaic Street. The Grunwald Properties resolution was deferred to the next meeting, and the 63 Laurel Drive application was denied. The hearing for Kavita Kotte's fence was carried to June 6, 2022.

• Accepted resignation of Board Attorney Phil Morin (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 87 Richland Drive with conditions on lighting and drainage (6-0)
• Approved fence and shed at 87 Passaic Street with conditions on color and landscaping (6-0)
• Denied garage bathroom conversion at 63 Laurel Drive (4-0)
• Carried fence hearing for 38 Bergen Road to June 6, 2022
• Deferred memorialization of Grunwald Properties resolution to next meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to introduce the 2022 municipal budget and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to fees, a sign ordinance, and extending outdoor dining and music provisions. The agenda also includes routine items such as bills payable and community activities reports.

• Introduction of 2022 municipal budget
• Chapter 147 fees update (March 8, 2022)
• Sign ordinance 2022-01
• Extending outdoor dining and music provisions
• Temporary emergency appropriation (March 22, 2022)

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances amending the municipal code on signs, fees and licenses, and community activities. The council also introduced the 2022 municipal operating budget and set a public hearing for April 26, 2022. All votes were unanimous with all six council members present voting 'aye'.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 amending sign regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-02 amending fees and licenses chapter (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-03 amending community activities department ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-04 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank
• Approved Resolution 2022-092 introducing 2022 municipal operating budget, hearing set for April 26
• Approved Resolution 2022-093 introducing Downtown Improvement District 2022 budget, hearing April 26
• Approved Resolution 2022-087 extending outdoor dining and music provisions until June 30
• Approved Resolution 2022-090 authorizing payment of bills totaling $529,233.99

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met to review revised plans for a project at 169 Union Avenue. The agenda includes materials related to previous board decisions and photographic exhibits.

• Planning review for 169 Union Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved a revised application for a new home at 169 Union Avenue, granting variances for lot area, width, and curb cut. It also approved a variance for a powder room in the garage at 63 Laurel Drive. The 2021 Annual Report was accepted and forwarded to the Planning Board.

• Approved revised application #2021-38 for 169 Union Ave (6-0)
• Approved variance for powder room in garage at 63 Laurel Dr (5-2)
• Accepted 2021 Annual Report and forwarded to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for application #2021-23 at 87 Laurel Dr (4-0)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a general salary ordinance for 2022, a chapter 147 fees schedule, and a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda also includes several other items such as a community pool swimming agreement, a retirement benefits resolution, and a safe route to school grant agreement. Most items appear to be routine administrative matters.

• 2022 General Salary Administrator ordinance
• Chapter 147 Fees schedule
• Temporary Emergency Appropriation
• Community Pool Swimming Agreement
• Safe Route to School 2018 Grant Agreement

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including a $2,477,271.49 bills payment, introduced ordinances raising sanitary sewer fees for multi-family units to $125/year and abolishing the Community Activities Advisory Board, and authorized a pool agreement for summer swim lessons. A salary resolution for the Borough Administrator was not tabled after a motion failed, and it passed as part of the consent agenda. Appointments were made to the Diversity Committee and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved bills payable list of $2,477,271.49 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-02 raising multi-family sewer fees to $125/year
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-03 abolishing Community Activities Advisory Board
• Authorized agreement with Community Pool for summer swim lessons
• Approved salary resolution for Borough Administrator (4-2; tabling motion failed 2-4)
• Appointed 16 members to Diversity Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed 3 members to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations and Safe Routes to School grant agreement

Board of Adjustment

The agenda contains a single variance application for review. No other specific items or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

• Variance Application 2022-02

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a home addition at 29 Midvale Drive, allowing reduced side-yard setback and increased building coverage. The board also discussed several other applications, including one for 87 Richland Drive which was carried to a future meeting, and a fence application for 38 Bergen Road which was also carried. Minutes from the February 28 meeting were approved.

• Approved variance for addition at 29 Midvale Drive (5-0)
• Carried fence application for 38 Bergen Road to April 4, 2022
• Carried addition application for 87 Richland Drive to April 4, 2022
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2022

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss COVID-19, including decreasing case numbers and a possible relaxation of the mask mandate in March. The board will also decide whether to continue Zoom meetings or return to in-person meetings. The agenda includes routine reports from animal control, the health director, health inspector, public health nurse, and the secretary's financial report.

• Discussion of COVID-19 and decreasing numbers
• Discussion of relaxing mask mandate in March
• Discussion on continuing Zoom meetings vs. in-person meetings
• Animal Control Solutions Annual 2021 Report
• Animal Control Solutions January 2022 Report

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and a reference to meeting materials. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text.

The Planning Board voted unanimously to find Ordinance 2022-01, amending the sign ordinance, consistent with the Master Plan. The amendment will return to Council for second reading and adoption if unchanged. The board also approved the February 15, 2022 minutes as amended.

• Found sign ordinance amendment consistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes as amended

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment met to review materials related to a specific variance application. The provided agenda contains no further details regarding the scope or substance of the discussion.

• Variance Application 2022-01

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for a home addition at 29 Midvale Drive, allowing side-yard setback and building coverage variances. The approval includes conditions such as removing asphalt along the garage and installing lattice under the deck. The board also carried a fence hearing for 38 Bergen Road to March 7, 2022, and noted the death of former board member Armand Galluccio.

• Approved variances for 29 Midvale Drive addition (6-0)
• Carried fence hearing for 38 Bergen Road to March 7, 2022
• Approved minutes from February 7, 2022
• Noted need for two alternates on the Board

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a sign ordinance, multiple grant applications, and several financial appropriations and transfers. The agenda includes routine items like the bills payable list and several redacted applications, alongside more substantive items such as a police department intern program and performance guarantees for Riverbend.

• Sign Ordinance 2022-01
• Healthy City Grant 2022
• UC Infrastructure Grant 2022
• Temporary Emergency Appropriation 02-22-2022
• Police Department Interns 2022

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including payment of $4,119,352.90 in bills, release of a $630,036 performance guarantee to Riverbend at New Providence, and introduction of an ordinance amending the sign code. The council also discussed the Transportation Master Plan and heard public concerns about historic demolitions.

• Approved $4,119,352.90 bills payable list (consent agenda)
• Released $630,036 performance guarantee to Riverbend at New Providence (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-01 amending sign code (consent agenda)
• Approved application to 2022 Healthy City Grant Program for $30K (consent agenda)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of two volunteer police interns (consent agenda)
• Approved supporting application to Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid Grant Program (consent agenda)
• Approved raffle requests from Our Lady of Peace (consent agenda)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a resolution for site plan approval and variance relief for GH NP Central, LLC to develop 192 dwelling units in 10 carriage-house style and two apartment-style multi-family buildings at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The motion passed with five votes in favor and no opposition. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed several communication items, including a sign ordinance change and property inquiries.

• Approved resolution for Application #2021-03 (GH NP Central, LLC) for 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street, with 5 votes in favor.
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021, as amended to be consistent with the GH NP Central, LLC resolution.
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022, as submitted.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and substantive items, including an affordable housing application, budget appropriations and transfers, and various vendor contracts. The agenda includes several resolutions and documents for review, but no specific decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Affordable housing application from CGP and H LLC
• Temporary emergency appropriation
• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Salary resolution for school guards
• Vendor contracts: Cifelli and Son, Jen Electric, Rapid Pump and Meter, Tilcon New York

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 15 items, including a $525,000 road overlay contract with Tilcon New York, a $90,000 sidewalk program with Cifelli & Son, and payment of bills totaling $8,395,220.72. Also approved were a $74,622 grant application for a walking path, a crossing guard pay increase to $23/hour, and a $42,150 contract for pedestrian beacons. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $525,000 road overlay contract with Tilcon New York (6-0)
• Approved $90,000 sidewalk program with Cifelli & Son (6-0)
• Approved $8,395,220.72 in bills payable (6-0)
• Approved $74,622 grant application for pool walking path (6-0)
• Approved crossing guard pay increase to $23/hour (6-0)
• Approved $42,150 contract for pedestrian beacons at Balcom Road & Spring Street (6-0)
• Approved $27,703 for wastewater treatment pumps (6-0)
• Approved $5,178.97 tax refund to property owner (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on March 7, 2022, to consider two applications for variances: one for a new home with pool and pool house at 87 Laurel Drive, and another for an addition at 29 Midvale Drive. The board will also review a fence replacement request and other applications scheduled for future hearings. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom due to the public health emergency.

• Application #2021-23: New home, inground pool, and pool house at 87 Laurel Drive, with multiple variances for lot area, setbacks, building coverage, driveway, and fence.
• Application #2022-01: Addition at 29 Midvale Drive, seeking variances for side-yard setback and building coverage.
• Application #2021-25: Replacement of 6-foot stockade fence with 6-foot white vinyl fence at 38 Bergen Road.
• Application #2022-02: Addition at 87 Richland Drive, seeking rear-yard setback variance.
• Review of future hearings: New home at 169 Union Avenue and garage conversion at 63 Laurel Drive.

The Board of Adjustment approved Application #2021-37 for a revised addition and detached garage at 62 Hickson Drive, granting variances for front-yard, side-yard, and rear/side setbacks, driveway expansion, and accessory coverage. The Board also discussed Application #2021-38 for a new home at 169 Union Avenue but carried the hearing to March 21, 2022, to allow the applicant to explore reducing building coverage. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Application #2021-37 for 62 Hickson Drive addition and detached garage with variances (unanimous)
• Carried Application #2021-38 for 169 Union Avenue new home to March 21, 2022
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022, as amended

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a Complete Streets policy and various routine items, including payments and appointments. The agenda includes several documents for review, such as bills payable, community activities, and police vehicle equipment.

• Complete Streets Policy 2022
• Axon police vehicle equipment
• Bills payable list 01/25/2022
• Payments to Dakota Excavating (partial payment 3 final) and Top Line Construction (Woodbine CR 2021 payment 1)
• Appointments: Bill Dunscombe, Carlee Lavey, Doreen Peritore, Geoffrey Naymick

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including payments totaling $3,252,547.06, a police equipment contract with Axon Enterprise not to exceed $66,664, a Complete Streets policy, and multiple appointments to boards and committees. They also approved a limousine license and two raffle licenses, with two council members abstaining on the raffle licenses. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items included a request for senior banner funding that was not approved.

• Approved bills payable list of $3,252,547.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Axon police equipment contract up to $66,664 (unanimous)
• Adopted Complete Streets policy (unanimous)
• Approved partial payment #1 to Top Line Construction for $114,433.25 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment to Dakota Excavating for $5,932 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jose Hernandez as Building Maintenance/Night Custodian at $45,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved limousine license for New Providence Car & Limo (unanimous)
• Approved raffle licenses for NPHS PTSA (4-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to review application 2021-37, which includes revised materials such as a tree protection plan, site walls, fence proposal, and a rendering with darker garage stone. The board will decide or discuss this application, likely involving site plan details and variances.

• Application 2021-37 revised
• Tree protection plan (Exhibit A-15)
• Site walls (Exhibit A-16)
• Fence proposal (Exhibit A-1)
• Revised rendering with darker garage stone (Exhibit A-14)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for an addition and detached garage at 62 Hickson Drive, with conditions including landscaping. The board also approved a new home, pool, and pool house at 87 Laurel Drive with several conditions, despite two members voting against it. A fence variance request at 38 Bergen Road was carried to a future meeting.

• Approved 62 Hickson Drive addition and garage with landscaping condition (7-0)
• Approved 87 Laurel Drive new home, pool, and pool house with conditions (4-2)
• Carried 38 Bergen Road fence variance to February 28, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss advisory committee appointments, mission statements, and various council policies including committee procedures, liaison responsibilities, community events approval, and communication policy. This appears to be a working session focused on internal governance rather than specific legislative actions.

• Advisory Committee Appointments
• Advisory Committee Mission Statements
• Council Policies: Advisory Committee Procedures
• Council Policies: Council Liaison Responsibilities
• Council Policies: Community Events Approval & Coordination

The Borough Council held a regular meeting on January 22, 2022, with all members present. The meeting was primarily procedural and discussion-focused, covering advisory committee appointments, mission statements, and council policies. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the council concurred with a proposed process for community event approval and coordination, and the Borough Administrator will develop bylaws for advisory committees for future review.

• Concurred with proposed community event approval and coordination process
• Discussed 2022 council committee and board appointments
• Noted Recreation Capital Review Committee will transition to Capital Review Committee
• Borough Administrator to develop advisory committee bylaws for Council review
• Discussed draft communication policy for future adoption

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on January 18, 2022, to consider a resolution for a site plan and variance relief for a 192-unit residential development at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The board will also discuss a sign ordinance and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Resolution for GH NP Central, LLC application #2021-03 for 192 dwelling units in 12 buildings at 730 Central Ave and 111 Spring St
• Discussion of sign ordinance
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 and January 11, 2022 meetings

The Planning Board approved a resolution for GH NP Central, LLC to develop 192 dwelling units in 12 buildings at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street, with memorialization scheduled for February 1, 2022. The Board also discussed the sign ordinance, concluding it is consistent with neighboring municipalities and recommending an amendment to address LED signs mimicking neon, along with enforcement. Minutes from January 11, 2022, were approved.

• Approved site plan and variances for 192-unit development at 730 Central Ave (resolution to be memorialized Feb 1)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022, as submitted
• Agreed to recommend amending sign ordinance §310-33 to include LED/neon/gas discharge language
• Agreed to draft letter to Council recommending sign ordinance amendment and enforcement

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct organizational business including mayoral appointments and nominations for officers. The meeting also includes discussions regarding animal control solutions and updates on COVID-19 counts and vaccination information.

• Two-year mayoral appointments for Matt Cumiskey and Robert Munoz
• Resolution 2022-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2022-03 appointing Wendi Barry as Registrar
• Discussion of Animal Control Solutions from November and December 2021
• Updates regarding Covid 19 Counts and Vaccination info

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to handle administrative matters, including appointments and resolutions for 2022, and to vote on a resolution for a major housing development. The board will consider site plan approval and variance relief for a 192-unit residential project at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Resolution for GH NP Central, LLC: 192 dwelling units in 10 carriage-house and 2 apartment-style buildings at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street (Block 210, Lot 23, A-4 Zone)
• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2022
• Nominations for Board Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Attorney, and Secretary
• Resolution fixing time, date, and place of regular meetings for 2022
• Resolution approving by-laws

The New Providence Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, electing Robert Lesnewich as Chairman and John Keane as Vice Chairman. The board unanimously approved resolutions for the 2022 meeting calendar, attorney services, and amended by-laws. No substantive land-use decisions were made; a resolution for the GH NP Central, LLC application was deferred to the next meeting.

• Elected Robert Lesnewich as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Keane as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Steve Warner as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Margaret Koontz as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar with corrected September date (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for attorney services (unanimous)
• Approved amended by-laws with new meeting and cut-off times (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to review and decide on three variance applications (2021-25, 2021-37, and 2021-38). The agenda includes materials for a property at 169 Union Avenue, with a rendering and application documents attached. The board will discuss and potentially vote on these requests.

• Variance application 2021-25
• Variance application 2021-37
• Variance application 2021-38
• 169 Union Avenue rendering and application

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications: a sign/mural at 1283 Springfield Avenue and a home addition at 74 The Fellsway. Several other applications were carried to future meetings, and one was withdrawn. The board also reorganized, electing officers and approving resolutions.

• Approved sign/mural variance for 1283 Springfield Avenue (6-0)
• Approved addition variance for 74 The Fellsway (6-0)
• Carried fence application for 38 Bergen Road to Jan 24, 2022
• Carried new home application for 169 Union Avenue to Feb 7, 2022
• Carried addition/garage application for 62 Hickson Drive to Jan 24, 2022
• Withdrawn addition application for 5 Dogwood Lane
• Approved 2022 calendar resolution (all in favor)
• Approved by-laws and attorney services resolutions (all in favor)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding an adjourned meeting to vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions. Key items include participating in nationwide opioid settlements, approving emergency pedestrian bridge repairs, and purchasing public safety vehicles. The meeting also includes public comments and a final adjournment.

• Resolution 2021-288: Join nationwide opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen
• Resolution 2021-290: Accept Colliers Engineering proposal for emergency pedestrian bridge replacement
• Resolution 2021-292: Authorize purchase over $17,500 for Koch 33 Ford public safety vehicles at 10% below state contract
• Resolution 2021-287: Approve payment of bills totaling $114,791.13
• Resolution 2021-291: Approve copier lease with Document Solutions under NJ State Cooperative Contract

The Borough Council approved all nine resolutions on the consent agenda by a single roll call vote. Key actions included appointing George Hayes as IT Specialist, authorizing payment of $114,791.13 in bills, participating in nationwide opioid settlement agreements, and accepting a retirement resignation. The meeting adjourned sine die, with farewells to Councilwoman Matsikoudis.

• Appointed George Hayes as part-time IT Specialist (consent agenda)
• Approved salaries for basketball staff (consent agenda)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $114,791.13 (consent agenda)
• Authorized participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements (consent agenda)
• Accepted retirement resignation of Steven Stein from Public Works (consent agenda)
• Accepted Colliers Engineering proposal for pedestrian bridge redesign (consent agenda)
• Approved copier lease contract with Document Solutions (consent agenda)
• Authorized purchase of police vehicle at 10% less than state contract (consent agenda)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding its annual organization meeting to swear in officials, hear the Mayor's message, and make numerous appointments for 2022. The agenda includes administrative appointments, resolutions for financial management, and the adoption of routine procedures. This is primarily a procedural meeting to set up the borough's operations for the year.

• Resolution 2022-031 sets delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500, with a 10-day grace period
• Resolution 2022-040 adopts a temporary budget for 2022
• Resolution 2022-034 authorizes holding an annual tax sale
• Appointments include Paul Rizzo as Borough Attorney, Michael J. Mitzner as Municipal Prosecutor, and August N. Santore, Jr. as Public Defender
• Resolution 2022-025 awards contract to Integra Realty Resources for tax appraisal services

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, administering oaths to newly elected members and approving a slate of administrative appointments and resolutions for 2022. All 62 consent agenda items, including appointments and financial resolutions, were approved unanimously. Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy was elected Council President.

• Approved 62-item consent agenda including appointments and financial resolutions (6-0)
• Elected Nadine Geoffroy as Council President (6-0)
• Appointed Paul Rizzo as Borough Attorney for 2022
• Appointed Michael J. Mitzner as Municipal Prosecutor for 2022
• Set delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500 with 10-day grace period
• Approved temporary budget resolution for 2022
• Appointed Class II and III Special Law Enforcement Officers for 2022
• Appointed school crossing guards for 2022