New Providence public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the New Providence Borough Council meeting on December 20, 2022. The council will consider a bills payable list, personnel step increases, and various vendor contracts. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Bills payable list for December 20, 2022
• Personnel step increases for Boccellari, Bruder, Cely-Gomez, Lynch, and Miller
• Contracts with Code 3 Inc., First Energy, and Multi Sports 2023-2025
• Safe Routes to School project with NV5
• Cricket pitch installation by Wogisch

The Council approved a 2% salary increase for non-union employees for 2023 and appointed Thomas Hoppe as Police Sergeant. A consent agenda was passed approving multiple infrastructure contracts, police officer step advancements, and $658,446.56 in bill payments.

• Appointed Thomas Hoppe to Sergeant in the Police Department
• Approved 2% salary increase for non-union employees for 2023
• Authorized $658,446.56 in bill payments, including $191,500 for Commerce St Bridge replacement
• Awarded contract 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 iProjectSolutions, LLC for electronic plan review equipment
• Approved $10,679.40 purchase order for Code 3 Inc. for police vehicle outfitting
• Approved raffle license applications RA1180 and RA1181 for NP Education Foundation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a nursing home addition with several site conditions and granted approval for two residential additions. One residential addition was approved with specific requirements for driveway removal and lighting.

• Approved nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive with conditions including Knox Box installation and trailer removal (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 26 E. Fourth Street with conditions for driveway removal 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 New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review materials related to the Porto Heli project, including police, engineering, and planning reviews. The applicant has requested an adjournment, which the board will consider. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Porto Heli police review dated 10.26.22
• Porto Heli request to adjourn by applicant dated 12.9.22
• Porto Heli engineering review dated 11.30.22
• Porto Heli planning review dated 12.1.22

The Board approved an amended site plan for a 192-unit development to meet DEP 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 GH NP Central, LLC at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street (6-0)
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. hearing for 1318 Springfield Avenue to January 10, 2023
• Approved changing 2023 meeting start times to 8:00 p.m.
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider several resolutions including permission to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the DeCorso Center drainage and senior services, adoption of a Chapter 159 opioid settlement agreement, and approval of a sewer lining engineering contract. The agenda also includes raffle applications, a down payment assistance loan, and various other routine items.

• CDBG Year 49 permission to apply for DeCorso Center drainage project
• CDBG Year 49 permission to apply for Senior Services grant
• Chapter 159 National Opioid Settlement 2022
• Collier Sewer Lining Engineering 2022 contract
• Shared Service Wastewater Operations Contract 2023-2025

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda containing 17 items, including significant bill payments and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. The council also prioritized CDBG Year 49 grant applications for senior services and facility upgrades. A down payment assistance loan for affordable housing was authorized.

• Approved $3,930,652.39 in bill payments (Resolution 2022-279)
• Approved $118,120.00 for a wastewater treatment mechanical bar screen (Resolution 2022-290)
• Approved $10,770 affordable housing loan for 3 Timothy Field Road (Resolution 2022-285)
• Accepted $40,703 NJDEP grant for Ping Wang site remediation (Resolution 2022-277)
• Approved professional engineering services for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (Resolution 2022-289)
• Authorized $14,075.74 for police vehicle lighting equipment (Resolution 2022-286)
• Approved shared service agreement for wastewater operations with City of Summit (Resolution 2022-284)
• Prioritized CDBG Year 49 grants for Senior Services and DeCorso Center drainage

Board of Adjustment

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

• 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 second-floor addition at 44 Kendrick Road. A driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue was approved with specific conditions regarding vehicle storage and snow removal. The November 21, 2022, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved use variance to rebuild a single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (6-0)
• Approved driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue with conditions that the Jeep be stored in the garage/off-site and the trailer be stored behind a fence (7-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 44 Kendrick Road (6-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The agenda for this Planning Board meeting states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. Meeting materials are posted, including layout comparisons and engineering, planning, and police department reviews for the GHNP Central amended project.

• No agenda available for the meeting
• Exhibit A-1 layout comparison (approved vs. proposed)
• GHNP Central amended engineering review dated 11.16.22
• GHNP Central amended planning review dated 11.15.22
• GHNP Central amended police department review dated 11.10.22

The Board approved an amended site plan for 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street to comply with NJDEP wetlands buffers. The revised plan maintains 192 dwelling units by absorbing eight units from a removed carriage house into two apartment buildings.

• Approved amended site plan for GH NP Central, LLC (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Decided to change meeting start time to 8:00 p.m.
• Agreed to require commercial applicants to provide digital presentations

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a request to carry a letter (variance) for the property at 1283 Springfield. The board has engineering and planning reviews, a survey, and site plan for the property. The meeting will involve discussion and a decision on this request.

• Variance request for 1283 Springfield
• 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 two residential addition applications and a use variance to rebuild a home. An application for a second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue was denied.

• Approved addition at 102 Bradford Street (7-0)
• Approved addition at 30 Edward Court (5-0)
• Approved use variance to rebuild single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Denied second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will meet on November 14, 2022, to consider several items including a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2022-15), a lane-use reservation resolution, and a resolution for overpayment of taxes. Other agenda items include a roof bid memo, a web design contract, and a school sublease. The agenda consists of a single item (1.) with multiple supporting documents.

• Ordinance 2022-15: Chapter 310 zoning amendment
• Lane use reservations resolution (2022-16)
• Overpayment of taxes resolution
• Roof bid memo (DeCorso)
• Summit Speech School sublease

The Council adopted an ordinance amending zoning for the downtown area despite some opposition regarding building height and density. They also approved a new website vendor and authorized over $7.2 million in bill payments.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-15 amending downtown zoning (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-16 regarding vehicles and traffic (6-0)
• Approved $7,231,356.52 in bill payments, including $6,751,969 for Board of Education
• Approved website hosting and design services from Civic Plus
• Authorized bidding for DeCorso Center Roof Replacement Project
• Approved $19,609.31 in tax overpayment refunds to 6 residents
• Approved contract renewal for Spatial Data Logic municipal management software
• Approved Summit Speech School sublease to Signature Relocations, LLC

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on November 7, 2022, to consider several variance applications. The board will vote on three home addition requests and hold a public hearing for a nursing home expansion. It will also review upcoming hearings for a rebuilt home and a mixed-use building.

• Public hearing: Spring Grove Property LLC, 144 Gales Drive, nursing home addition (6,894 sq ft) with density and floor area ratio variances
• Resolution: Davidian application #2022-23, 40 Laurel Drive, addition with front/rear yard and coverage variances
• Resolution: Rosato application #2022-25, 102 Bradford Street, addition with front yard setback variance
• Resolution: Malzberg application #2022-26, 30 Edward Court, addition with side-yard setback variances
• Review of upcoming hearings: 1823 Springfield Ave (use variance for rebuilt home) and 44 South St (mixed-use building)

The Board approved a variance for a home addition at 40 Laurel Drive. A hearing for a nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive was carried to December 19, 2022, to allow for further testimony on site access and evacuation plans.

• Approved home addition application #2022-23 for 40 Laurel Drive (5-0)
• Tabled nursing home addition application #2022-14 for 144 Gales Drive until Dec 19, 2022
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted
• Consensus reached to continue remote meetings in 2023

Planning Board

This agenda is a sunshine notice announcing that the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing for citizens. The board will review animal control reports, a complaint about a food truck idling, the 2023 budget worksheet, and reports from the health director, inspector, nurse, and secretary.

• Animal Control Solutions August and September reports
• Complaint from Adrianne Foote (Oct 12, 2022) re: Wonder Food Truck idling motors
• 2023 Budget worksheet
• VFC Audit & Emerging Infectious Disease Update
• Health Inspector's Reports for September and October 2022

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the health director, inspector, and nurse. Key items include animal control reports, the 2023 budget worksheet, and a complaint about a food truck idling. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions listed.

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

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and operational items, including a lead paint testing document, a recycling contract for 2023-2027, and a shared service wastewater operations contract for 2023-2025. The agenda also includes a certificate of insurance, a library HVAC document, and a permit refund. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Lead paint testing document (2022-13)
• Grand Sanitation recycling contract for 2023-2027
• Shared service wastewater operations contract for 2023-2025
• Collier Library HVAC document
• Gold permit refund (22-33842)

The Council approved a five-year recycling collection contract with Grand Sanitation and adopted ordinances for business insurance registries and lead paint testing. They also authorized nearly $500,000 in bill payments and a shared wastewater service agreement with the City of Summit.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 to establish a business insurance certificate registry
• Approved Ordinance 2022-13 adding Chapter 166 regarding Lead Paint Testing
• Awarded $2,006,851 recycling contract to Grand Sanitation Service for 2023-2027
• Approved Resolution 2022-267 for bills payable in the amount of $498,754.15
• Approved Resolution 2022-264 for a wastewater shared service agreement with City of Summit through 2025
• Approved Resolution 2022-263 for Collier Engineering & Design Inc. to replace 3 library HVAC units
• Approved limousine license for Shahid Akram – Summit Express
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review zoning ordinances. The agenda contains only procedural items and reference documents, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of zoning ordinances document (PLANNING-BOARD-ZONING-ORDINANCES-10122022.PDF)

The Board voted unanimously to find Ordinance 2022-15, which amends building heights and stories in the Central Commercial District (CCD) and CCD-TH zones, consistent with the Down Town Master Plan and 2017 Master Plan Re-Examination Plan. The Board recommended that Council adopt the ordinance as written. The ordinance sets building height at 38 feet and three stories in the CCD, and 35 feet and 2.5 stories in the CCD-TH, with townhome-only use in the CCD-TH.

• Approved preliminary and final amended site plan approval for Shelbourne Spring LLC at 41 Spring Street, including a new entrance and signage variance (6-0)
• Found Ordinance 2022-15 consistent with the Down Town Master Plan and 2017 Master Plan Re-Examination Plan, recommending adoption as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 meeting as submitted

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

The Board of Adjustment approved two residential variance applications and tabled a third. Linda Rosato's addition at 102 Bradford Street was approved unanimously. Meagan Malzberg's addition at 30 Edward Court was approved 5-2 with a condition to add windows. The Davidian application at 40 Laurel Drive was under attorney review and not voted on.

• Approved Linda Rosato's addition at 102 Bradford Street (7-0)
• Approved Meagan Malzberg's addition at 30 Edward Court with condition to add windows (5-2)
• Tabled Betsey and Oren Davidian application at 40 Laurel Drive for attorney review
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022

Borough Council

The council will review several items including pedestrian safety, road improvements, and various ordinances. The agenda includes a list of bills payable and specific documents regarding lane use and vegetation.

• Chapter 159 AAA Pedestrian Safety
• Chapter 310 Ordinance
• Lane Use Reservations
• Neilsen Ford R2201887
• Riverview Paving Road Improvements

The council introduced a zoning ordinance (2022-15) that reduces 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 passed on a 4-3 vote (with mayor breaking a tie) and will go to the Planning Board for consistency review before a second reading. The council also approved a $815,437.82 road improvement contract and $81,015.92 for two police vehicles.

• Introduced zoning ordinance 2022-15 with reduced building heights (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Amended CCD-TH townhouse zone height to 2.5 stories/35 feet (unanimous)
• Approved $815,437.82 contract to Riverview Paving for road improvements
• Approved $81,015.92 purchase of two police vehicles from Nielsen Ford
• Approved $1,646,526.21 in bills payable including school and library payments
• Approved $960 grant insertion for AAA Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
• Approved raffle license amendments for New Providence Hose Co.
• Introduced traffic ordinance adding turn lanes at South Street and Central Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider 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 whether to grant the variances.

• Variance application 2022-23
• Variance application 2022-24
• Engineering review dated 9.13.22
• Planning review dated 9.27.22

The Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications for driveway expansion, shed placement, generator installation, and a home addition, all with conditions. Two public hearings were carried to November 21, 2022, without testimony or further notice. The minutes from September 19, 2022, were approved as submitted.

• Approved Scott and Jennifer Wahlers' driveway expansion variance (7-0)
• Approved Marc Jones' shed setback variance (7-0)
• Approved Joseph and Suzanne Eberle's generator setback variance (7-0)
• Approved Betsey and Oren Davidian's home addition variance with conditions (6-1)
• Carried PBK 44 NP LLC site plan hearing to November 21, 2022
• Carried 35 Grant Avenue LLC addition hearing to November 21, 2022
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss a 2022 bond referendum and a zoning ordinance. The agenda includes reviews of various agreements, grant documents, and bills payable.

• 2022 Bond Referendum presentation
• Zoning Ordinance 310
• Peapack Gladstone Lease Termination Agreement 2022
• NJDOT Safe Routes to School 2016 additional funds
• Ordinance 2022-14 MP Consistency

The council voted unanimously to withdraw Ordinance 2022-14, which would have amended the zoning code to implement the 2016 Downtown Master Plan, after residents raised concerns about height increases, townhouse zones, and traffic impacts. 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.

• Withdrew Ordinance 2022-14 (zoning amendment) after public opposition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-254: payment of $964,164.71 in bills
• Approved Resolution 2022-255: lease termination with Peapack-Gladstone Bank for 1243 Springfield Avenue
• Approved Resolution 2022-258: grant modification for Safe Routes to School project (+$88,632.02, extended to July 31, 2024)
• Approved Resolution 2022-253: support for Native American Heritage Month and Diwali events
• Approved Resolution 2022-256: support for Mental Health Advocacy events in October
• Approved Resolution 2022-257: salary resolution for Borough Administrator
• Authorized bidding for DeCorso Roof Replacement Project

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review the Shelbourne Spring planning and development proposal, including engineering and planning reviews. They will also consider updates to Zoning Ordinance 310. The agenda includes several attached documents for review.

• Shelbourne Spring planning and development review
• Shelbourne Spring planning review dated 9.12.22
• Zoning Ordinance 310 updated 9.13.22
• Shelbourne Spring engineering review dated 9.13.22
• PB-2022-05 document

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. 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 and landscaping plan. Additionally, the Board found Ordinance 2022-14 consistent with the Master Plan, recommending Council reconsider building height limits in the Central Commercial District.

• Approved T-Mobile application to co-locate equipment at 41 Spring Street (4-0)
• Approved Carmen Torsiello minor subdivision at 9 Delaware Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Shelbourne Spring LLC application for new entrance at 41 Spring Street with conditions (7-0)
• Found Ordinance 2022-14 consistent with Master Plan, recommending Council review height/story limits in CCD (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider three variance applications (2022-19, 2022-20, and 2022-21). The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials; no other details are provided.

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

The Board of Adjustment approved four applications: a covered porch and deck at 5 Whitewood Drive, a driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road, a shed at 63 Chestnut Street, and a generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also reviewed upcoming hearings and discussed construction delays and zoning ordinance codification.

• Approved Cropper application for covered porch and deck at 5 Whitewood Drive (7-0)
• Approved Wahlers application for driveway expansion at 15 Glenbrook Road (7-0)
• Approved Jones application for shed at 63 Chestnut Street (7-0)
• Approved Eberle application for generator at 46 Pleasantview Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022, as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review various administrative items, including the 2021 annual audit and a corrective action plan. The meeting includes discussions on grants, easements, and the sale of surplus assets.

• Zoning Ordinance 310
• Sale of assets including vehicles and equipment
• Easement agreement for 64 Chestnut Street
• Certification of the 2021 annual audit
• Rejection of bids for recycling services

The council adopted Ordinance 2022-11 amending the code on abandoned and unlicensed vehicles. It also appointed Stephen Drown as Police Captain and Donald Sretenovic as Police Lieutenant, both by unanimous roll call votes. A consent agenda of 25 items was approved, including resolutions for a Veterans Park clock replacement ($26,143), a corrective action plan for audit deficiencies, and rejection of recycling collection bids. Three ordinances were introduced: a business insurance certificate registry, lead paint testing requirements, and a comprehensive zoning code update.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 amending abandoned/unlicensed vehicle code (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Drown as Police Captain (5-0)
• Appointed Donald Sretenovic as Police Lieutenant (5-0)
• Approved $26,143 for Veterans Park clock replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved corrective action plan for 2021 audit deficiencies (consent agenda)
• Rejected all bids for recycling collection and marketing; will rebid (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-12 for business insurance certificate registry
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-14 for comprehensive zoning code update

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review a site plan application for the property at 144 Gales Drive, referred to as Spring Grove. The agenda includes engineering, planning, police, and wastewater treatment reviews, along with exhibits such as an aerial photograph, parking layout, and proposed floor plan. The board will decide on the application based on these materials.

• Site plan review for Spring Grove at 144 Gales Drive
• Engineering review of the site plan
• Planning review of the site plan
• Police department comments on the site plan
• Wastewater treatment comments on the site plan

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application from Peter G. and Nancy E. Cropper for a covered porch, deck, and spa at 5 Whitewood Drive, with conditions on lighting, removal of existing patio, and no storage under the deck. The vote was 7-0. Other applications were carried to future meetings, and the Board adopted updated bylaws.

• Approved variance for covered porch, deck, and spa at 5 Whitewood Drive (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
• Adopted updated bylaws with amendments on hearing cut-off time, plan size, and property owners' list (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022, as submitted

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially revise food truck regulations, including permits and pricing, for school and public events. The agenda includes reports from the health director, inspector, public health nurse, and secretary, along with a public hearing for citizen comments.

• Discussion of food truck permits and fee restructuring for school and public 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's reports for July and August 2022

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a project involving Delaware County of Union, with engineering and planning review documents attached. The agenda includes exhibits showing building elevations and floor plans, indicating a site plan or development review. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Delaware County of Union project (PB-2022-04)
• Engineering review dated 8.2.22
• Planning review dated 8.8.22
• Building elevation exhibits (front, rear, left, right)
• Floor plan exhibits (first and second floor)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss various municipal contracts, personnel appointments, and financial matters. The agenda includes reviews of infrastructure projects and public safety staffing.

• Contracts for 9-2022 to 8-2023
• Probationary officer appointments for Bouman and Martinez
• Collier Commerce Street Bridge construction
• Rotundi garden waste contract
• National Opioid Settlement Chapter 159

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2022-10 amending the Vehicles and Traffic code, and appointed two probationary police officers and a Class III special law enforcement officer. The council also approved a consent agenda containing 31 items, including resolutions to increase the bid threshold to $44,000, authorize road closures for community events, accept a tax appeal settlement, and pay bills totaling $12,471,944.70. All votes were unanimous among the four council members present, with one abstention on a payment resolution due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-10 amending Vehicles and Traffic code (4-0)
• Appointed Carly Bouman as probationary police officer (4-0)
• Appointed Marcos Martinez as probationary police officer (4-0)
• Appointed Robert Moran as Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-206 increasing bid threshold to $44,000 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-213 accepting tax appeal settlement with New Providence Mews (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-215 authorizing payment of bills totaling $12,471,944.70 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2022-228 partial payment of $192,257.23 to Top Line Construction (consent agenda, with one abstention)

Board of Adjustment

This Board of Adjustment meeting has no agenda available, so the only business indicated is through attached review documents concerning 44 South Street. The meeting appears to be procedural or tied to that property review, but no decisions or discussion items are listed.

• 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 review documents for a T-Mobile project. The agenda contains only procedural items and document reviews, with no decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of T-Mobile engineering review document dated 7.28.22
• Review of T-Mobile planning review document dated 8.1.22

The Planning Board approved T-Mobile's application to co-locate equipment on the existing telecommunications tower at 41 Spring Street, with all six members voting in favor. The board also denied a minor subdivision and variance application for 11 Westview Avenue, voting 6-0 to reject the proposal to subdivide the lot and construct two attached single-family residences.

• 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 meetings

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice provides no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on July 18, 2022

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 with specific setback or coverage deviations. A fourth application was carried to a future meeting. The board also discussed ongoing development projects.

• Approved Muhammad Javed's variance for a 9.4-ft side-yard setback (required 11.3 ft) for an addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Robert and Meredith Davies' variance for a 36.44-ft rear-yard setback (required 40 ft) for a deck at 154 Knollwood Drive (5-0)
• Approved Adele and Carolyn Botros' variances for lot width, front-yard, and side-yard setbacks for a new home at 303 Maple Street (4-0)
• Approved Andrew James Sanborn and Lauren Linda Carey's variances for side-yard setback and building coverage for an addition at 37 Coddington Drive, with conditions to protect oak trees and limit construction access to the right side (7-0)
• Carried public hearing for Cropper application (5 Whitewood Drive) to September 12, 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss the codification and amendment of Chapter 310. The agenda also includes a period for public comments on non-scheduled topics.

• Discussion regarding Chapter 310 Codification and Amendment

The Borough Council held a conference meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Borough Planner McKinlee Mertz presented an update on the codification of Chapter 310 (zoning code), noting it was the first comprehensive revision since the 1980s, with outdated sections removed and a new downtown condo zone added. The final document is still being edited and will be placed on a future agenda for approval. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this conference meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review various grant applications and engineering documents. Discussion items include high school traffic flow, parking, and street excavations.

• NJDOT application for Maple and Union Streets FY2023
• Chapter 147 fees
• Safe Routes to School and Union County Public Art grants
• High school traffic flow and parking
• Allycat LLC license 2022-2023

The Borough Council adopted four ordinances (2022-06 through 2022-09) covering streets/sidewalks, notice of claim, fees/licenses, and vehicles/traffic, all with unanimous votes. It also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for a $65,000 playground grant, a $4,760,849.81 bills payment, and the appointment of James Testa as part-time CFO/Treasurer. Two committee appointments were made, and minutes from June meetings were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 amending Streets and Sidewalks chapter (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 adopting notice of claim form (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-08 amending Fees and Licenses chapter (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-09 amending Vehicles and Traffic chapter (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-193 authorizing payment of $4,760,849.81 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-192 authorizing application for $65,000 Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant for Lion's Park playground (unanimous)
• Appointed James Testa as part-time CFO/Treasurer via Resolution 2022-201 (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarika Divate to Diversity Committee and Deborah Merrick to NP Mental Health Advocacy Committee (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider 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, but no decisions are listed.

• Variance application 2022-15
• Variance application 2022-16
• Grading/drainage plan for 218 Runnymede
• Engineering review for 303 Maple
• Planning review for 303 Maple

The Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a drainage plan variance for an addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway, a rear-yard setback variance for a deck at 154 Knollwood Drive, and a c(2) variance for a new home at 303 Maple Street. All approvals were unanimous, with conditions attached to the latter two. The board also reviewed two applications for the August 1 meeting and approved the July 11 minutes.

• Approved drainage plan variance for addition at 218 Runnymede Parkway (6-0)
• Approved deck setback variance at 154 Knollwood Drive with conditions on lighting and screening (6-0)
• Approved c(2) variance for new home at 303 Maple Street with conditions on tree protection, windows, and lighting (5-0, Grob recused)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2022

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a revised site plan for the Westview project. The agenda contains only this item, with no other business listed.

• Revised site plan for Westview (document 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, because the recording system was not working. The Board also cancelled its August 2 meeting due to National Night Out. Minutes from June 7 were deferred to the next meeting.

• Carried Tamer Elshamy hearing to Aug 9 (recording system failure)
• Cancelled Aug 2 meeting (National Night Out)
• Deferred June 7 minutes review to next meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a site plan application. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, 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 a 4-0 vote. 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.

• Approved Vikas Verma's application for a side-yard setback variance at 64 Clinton Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Rogerio Lima and Fabiane Davi's application for a side-yard setback variance at 298 Mountain Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Michael and Laura Donath's application for a deck setback variance at 21 Verona Road (4-0)
• Adjourned PBK 44 NP, LLC's public hearing for 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 permits should be required and if fees should be restructured. The board will also review animal control reports, COVID updates, and inspector reports.

• Discussion on food truck permits and fee restructuring for school events and public/private events
• 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 two sunshine notices. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• No agenda items listed
• Sunshine notice dated 6-27-22
• Sunshine notice dated 7-5-22

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing various municipal documents and bills payable. The agenda includes several infrastructure projects related to Collier, including bridges, paths, and construction.

• Collier Commerce Street Bridge
• Collier Community Pool Bridge and Walking Path
• Collier Douglas Street Bridge
• Collier Fairview Ave Construction
• Collier Mee Lane Bridge

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda with 47 items, including awarding a $149,240 contract to Franklin Flooring Inc. for the Municipal Center toilet renovation, accepting multiple engineering proposals from Collier Engineering & Design for various street and bridge projects, and authorizing several equipment purchases and personnel actions. The council also introduced three ordinances, including one to amend traffic patterns around the high school for student safety. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a separate vote for Resolution 2022-157.

• Approved $149,240 contract to Franklin Flooring for Municipal Center toilet renovation (unanimous)
• Accepted Collier Engineering proposals for 12 projects including streets, bridges, and pedestrian crossings (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-09 amending traffic patterns near high school for safety (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)
• Approved $333,201.68 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved $50K shared service agreement with Union County for DeCorso Center roof repairs (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2022. The agenda lists the review of three specific variance applications: 2022-11, 2022-12, and 2022-13. No specific property addresses, dollar amounts, or decision outcomes are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of Variance Application 2022-11
• Review of Variance Application 2022-12
• Review of Variance Application 2022-13

The Board of Adjustment approved all five applications on the agenda, including fence replacement, deck construction, and home additions, with conditions where noted. All votes were unanimous. The board also reviewed an upcoming site plan application for a mixed-use building and approved the June 6 minutes.

• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road (5-0)
• Approved deck and AC condenser relocation at 6 Radcliff Drive (7-0)
• Approved addition at 46 Clinton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved addition at 64 Clinton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved addition at 298 Mountain Avenue (7-0)
• Approved deck at 21 Verona Road with Fire Department review condition (7-0)
• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes as submitted

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 21, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review a series of administrative documents, payment requests, and agreements. Items include public works contracts, grant applications, and easement agreements.

• Streets and sidewalks excavation contract
• Chapter 159 Clean Communities Grant 2022
• Easement agreement for 15 Glenbrook
• Garden State Fireworks 2022
• Providence Liquors 2022-2023

The Borough Council appointed Daniel Henn as Police Chief effective August 1, 2022, and as Emergency Management Coordinator for an unexpired three-year term. The council also approved a consent agenda covering 17 items, including a fireworks contract, a salary resolution, a tax appeal refund, and a $1.6 million bills payment. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Appointed Daniel Henn as Police Chief effective August 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Henn as Emergency Management Coordinator for unexpired three-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-136: Fireworks contract with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. not to exceed $13,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-137: Salary resolution for playground supervisors and teen venture camp counselor (5-0, Bilicska abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2022-142: Payment of bills payable list totaling $1,617,544.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-141: Refund of $1,289.23 to resolve tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-147: Purchase of two police vehicles under Cranford Coop, not to exceed $66,616 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-149: Purchase of wastewater treatment pump not to exceed $51,570 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is reviewing a development project named Westview. The agenda includes documents from the police department and engineering reviews, but the specific decisions or actions to be taken are not detailed in the provided text.

• Review of Westview planning documents
• Inclusion of Westview Police Department comments
• Inclusion of Westview Engineering Review

The Planning Board approved a resolution granting Jennifer Ann Wetzel a variance to construct a deck at 10 Frost Lane with a 23-foot rear-yard setback instead of the required 40 feet. The public hearing for Tamer Elshamy's application to subdivide 11 Westview Avenue and build two attached single-family homes was carried to July 12, 2022, with no decision made. The board also agreed to resume in-person meetings starting July 5, 2022.

• Approved deck variance for 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 meet to consider two variance applications, including a landscape plan for 38 Bergen Road. The meeting materials include site exhibits and proposed renderings for these applications.

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

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

• Approved Doyle application for addition at 15 Brook Hollow Lane with variances for rear-yard setback and building coverage (6-0)
• Approved Kotte application for fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road with conditions to plant 6' arbor vitaes and climbing vines (6-0)
• Approved Vimolchalao application for deck and AC condenser relocation at 6 Radcliff Drive with conditions for lattice, landscaping, and carriage lights (7-0)
• Approved McLean application for addition at 46 Clinton Avenue with variances for front-yard setback and height (7-0)

Borough Council

The council will review various financial documents, including bills payable and bond ordinances. The agenda includes items regarding road improvements, community activities, and youth leadership grants.

• 2022-05 Bond Ordinance
• DLS Contracting road improvements payment
• DLS Fairview Ave change order
• Picerno Giordano construction payment for Lincoln Field
• CGP and H LLC affordable housing 2022 amended document

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 construction 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 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 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 payable
• Approved change order #2 ($25,485.79) and partial payment #2 ($143,639.15) to DLS Contracting for road improvements
• Appointed Michael Giamella as Roadman at $40,000 starting salary
• Authorized sale of service weapon to retiring Police Chief Theresa A. Gazaway
• Appointed Donna Buoscio to Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy Committee

Planning Board

The provided agenda for the May 17, 2022, meeting contains only procedural listings for the agenda and meeting materials. No specific motions, public hearings, or decisions are documented in the text.

The Planning Board approved Jennifer Ann Wetzel's application to expand her deck at 10 Frost Lane, granting a bulk variance for a 23-foot rear-yard setback instead of the required 40 feet. The board found the expansion beneficial and non-detrimental, with no public opposition. The meeting also included a review of the 2021 Board of Adjustment annual report and discussion of upcoming hearings.

• Approved deck expansion at 10 Frost Lane with 23-foot setback variance (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 meeting
• Reviewed 2021 Board of Adjustment annual report
• Noted draft ordinance change for conforming houses on non-conforming lots under review

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two specific variance applications, identified as 2022-07 and 2022-08. The meeting materials include photographic exhibits for the properties in question.

• Variance Application 2022-07
• Variance Application 2022-08

The Board of Adjustment approved Jeffrey and Tanna Cheal's application for a second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road, granting a rear-yard setback variance. The board also carried the hearing for Jonathan and Shayna Doyle's application to July 18, 2022, to gather more information on drainage concerns. Muhammad Javed's application was tabled pending further review.

• Approved Cheal addition with rear-yard setback variance (7-0)
• Carried Doyle hearing to July 18, 2022
• Tabled Javed application for additional drainage information

Borough Council

The council will review various financial and infrastructure documents including a bond ordinance and capital budget amendments. The agenda includes discussions regarding emergency bridge repairs on Commerce Street and police officer classifications.

• 2022 Bond Ordinance
• Commerce Street emergency bridge repairs
• Capital Budget 2022 amendment
• Class II Special Police Officers discussion
• Department of Public Works summer help

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 including resolutions for budget amendments, escrow returns, tax refunds, bill payments, appointments, and contracts. Notably, Councilman DeSarno recused himself from voting on the salary resolution due to a conflict of interest.

• Introduced bond ordinance 2022-05 for $5,162,700 capital improvements (first reading)
• Approved capital budget amendment (Resolution 2022-107)
• Approved salary resolution for summer program instructors and camp counselors (Resolution 2022-108, DeSarno recused)
• Approved return of escrow funds to Redwood-ERC New Providence LLC ($2,887.50) and Jam Realty ($4,810.68)
• Inserted $50,000 Union County Infrastructure Grant into 2022 budget (Resolution 2022-111)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $7,122,988.88 (Resolution 2022-113)
• Accepted retirement of Police Chief Theresa Gazaway (Resolution 2022-115)
• Awarded contracts for plumbing (Magic Touch Construction) and electrical (TSUJ Corp.) services

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to review routine reports and discuss old and new business. Key items include a discussion about the Wonder Truck food truck operation and its potential licensing, as well as the upcoming openings of the Tropical Smoothie Café and Bake House Bakery. The board will also hear reports from the health director, inspector, and secretary.

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

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 3, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The agenda contains only the meeting agenda and materials. One variance application is included in the meeting documents.

• Variance Application 2022-06

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Jeffrey and Tanna Cheal's application for a variance 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 at 38 Bergen Road, but took no action on those items. The minutes from April 18 were approved.

• Approved rear-yard setback variance for 89 Woodland Road addition (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022
• Scheduled public hearings for May 16, 2022 (Doyle and Javed applications)
• Discussed fence variance at 38 Bergen Road, no action taken

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review a bond ordinance and the final adoption of the SID budget. The agenda includes various payment requests and personnel matters.

• 2022-05 Bond Ordinance
• SID Budget Final Adoption 2022
• Payment to Top Line Const for Woodbine Cr 2021
• Payment to Colonnelli Pedestrian Bridge Co
• Resignation of Kubala

The council adopted the 2022 municipal budget, which raises taxes on the average assessed home by 1.98%, and passed an ordinance to exceed state budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. It also adopted the Special Improvement District budget and approved a $3.59 million bills payable list. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a payment resolution.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 municipal budget with 1.98% tax increase for average assessed home (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-098, the 2022 Special Improvement District budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-100 authorizing payment of bills totaling $3,594,791.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-104, partial payment #2 of $40,775.11 to Top Line Construction Corp. (unanimous; Councilman Cumiskey abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2022-105, change order #1 of $15,490.00 to Colonnelli Brothers for Douglas Street pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-106, purchase order not to exceed $7,492.00 for Veterans Park utility pole replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-099, sponsoring Race Unity Day on June 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a sunshine notice announcing the cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three resolutions regarding property deviations from zoning requirements. These include requests for new home construction, a home addition, and the installation of a fence and shed.

• Application #20211-38 REVISED: Request to construct a new home at 169 Union Avenue with deviations in lot area, lot width, setbacks, building coverage, and driveway curb cut
• Application #2022-02 REVISED: Request to construct an addition at 87 Richland Drive involving rear-yard setback deviations
• Application #2022-04: Request to erect a fence and shed at 87 Passaic Street with deviations in fence height and front property line setbacks
• Review of Application #2022-06 for a second-floor addition at 89 Woodland Road scheduled for May 2, 2022

Borough Council

The provided agenda consists of various meeting materials and documents. The primary action item involves a temporary emergency appropriation.

• 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. They 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)
• Approved Megan Beecher and John Sponauer to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Alison Gagliolo to Board of Adjustment as alternate (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Race Unity Day at Centennial Park on June 25
• Tabled sculpture placement in Harmony Park until next meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided; this notice is purely procedural.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued March 30, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance application regarding the property at 87 Richland. The meeting materials include revised plans and photographs of the rear property and surrounding area.

• Variance application review for 87 Richland

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications: a home addition at 87 Richland Drive and a fence/shed at 87 Passaic Street, both with conditions. A third application for 63 Laurel Drive was denied. The hearing for a fence at 38 Bergen Road was carried to June 6, 2022.

• 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 conversion at 63 Laurel Drive (4-0)
• Carried fence hearing for 38 Bergen Road to June 6, 2022
• Accepted resignation of Board Attorney Phil Morin (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022

Borough Council

The council is reviewing several financial and administrative documents including the municipal budget introduction and a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda also includes discussions regarding outdoor dining provisions, sign ordinances, and various community activity materials.

• Municipal Budget Introduction 2022
• Temporary Emergency Appropriation 03-22-2022
• SID Budget 2022 Introduction
• Extending Outdoor Dining and Music Provisions
• Sign Ordinance 2022-01

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances amending the municipal code on signs, fees and licenses, and community activities, all by unanimous roll call votes. The council also introduced the 2022 municipal operating budget and set a public hearing for April 26, 2022, and approved a consent agenda including resolutions on outdoor dining, community events, DeCorso Center repairs, bill payments, and emergency appropriations.

• 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 ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced 2022 municipal budget, hearing set for April 26 (Resolution 2022-092)
• Approved $529,233.99 in bill payments (Resolution 2022-090)
• Extended outdoor dining and music provisions until June 30 (Resolution 2022-087)
• Authorized DeCorso Center upgrades totaling $16,852.92 (Resolution 2022-089)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-10 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

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, with a condition of no flood lights on the deck. It also approved a variance for a powder room in the garage at 63 Laurel Drive, despite two dissenting votes. The 2021 Annual Report was accepted and forwarded to the Planning Board.

• Approved revised application #2021-38 for new home at 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 minutes from March 7, 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No other business was listed on the notice.

Borough Council

The council will review various administrative and financial documents during this meeting. The agenda includes items regarding administrator salaries, community activities, and tax overpayments.

• General salary administrator documentation
• Bills payable list
• Chapter 147 fees
• 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 multiple housing units from $100 to $125 per year and abolishing the Community Activities Advisory Board, and authorized a pool agreement for swim lessons. A salary resolution for the Borough Administrator was tabled after a motion failed, then passed on a 4-2 vote. Appointments were made to the Diversity Committee and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved $2,477,271.49 bills payment (Resolution 2022-080)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-02 raising sewer fees for multiple housing units from $100 to $125/year
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-03 abolishing Community Activities Advisory Board
• Approved pool agreement for summer swim lessons (Resolution 2022-079)
• Approved salary resolution for Borough Administrator (Resolution 2022-085) 4-2
• Appointed 16 members to Diversity Committee
• Appointed 3 members to Historic Preservation Commission
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations (Resolution 2022-082)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a home addition at 29 Midvale Drive (Application #2022-01) with a 5-0 vote. Several other applications were carried to future meetings, including a fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road and a home addition at 87 Richland Drive, the latter due to an incomplete application and drainage concerns. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings for properties on Union Avenue and Laurel Drive.

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

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss relaxing the mask mandate in March and whether to continue Zoom meetings or return to in-person meetings. The agenda also includes reviews of animal control reports and health inspector updates.

• Discussion regarding relaxing the mask mandate in March
• Discussion on continuing Zoom meetings or reverting to in-person meetings
• Review of Animal Control Solutions 2021 Annual Report
• Review of Animal Control Solutions January 2022 Report
• Health Inspector's report for January and February 2022

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review an agenda and materials for ordinance 2022-01. The agenda includes a memo with the ordinance text, but no specific action items are listed.

• Review of ordinance 2022-01

The Planning Board reviewed Ordinance 2022-01, which amends the sign ordinance to restrict illuminated signs and lighting. The Board voted unanimously to find the amendment consistent with the Master Plan, and it will return to Council for second reading and potential adoption. The meeting was held remotely due to the state of emergency.

• Found sign ordinance amendment consistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2022 minutes as amended (removed absent member's name)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for a home addition at 29 Midvale Drive, including side-yard setback and building coverage variances, with conditions. The board also discussed a fence application carried to a future meeting and reviewed upcoming hearings.

• Approved variances for 29 Midvale Drive addition (6-0)
• Carried fence application for 38 Bergen Road to March 7, 2022
• Approved minutes from February 7, 2022

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a variety of items, including a new sign ordinance, several grant applications, and financial appropriations. The agenda includes a mix of routine administrative matters and specific policy proposals.

• Sign Ordinance 2022-01
• Healthy City Grant 2022
• UC Infrastructure Grant 2022
• Appropriation Reserve Transfer
• Temporary Emergency Appropriation

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions to pay $4,119,352.90 in bills, release a $630,036 performance guarantee to Riverbend at New Providence for 22 South Street, and apply for a $30K Healthy City Grant for outdoor fitness equipment. They also introduced Ordinance 2022-01 amending the sign ordinance regarding illuminated signage. The meeting included presentations on the Diversity Committee's 2022 events and the Municipal Alliance's opioid outreach, plus discussion of the Transportation Master Plan.

• Approved minutes of February 8, 2022 meeting as submitted.
• Approved Resolution 2022-071 (Salary Resolution) for a gym supervisor for adult evening programs.
• Approved Resolution 2022-072 (Healthy City Grant application) for $30K for outdoor fitness equipment.
• Approved Resolution 2022-073 (Transfer Resolution Appropriation Reserve) for budget line item adjustments.
• Approved Resolution 2022-074 (Emergency Temporary Appropriations) to continue Borough operations.
• Approved Resolution 2022-075 authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,119,352.90.
• Approved Resolution 2022-076 releasing $630,036 performance guarantee to Riverbend at New Providence for 22 South Street.
• Approved Resolution 2022-077 appointing two volunteer police interns and Resolution 2022-078 supporting Union County grant application for road paving.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to review and potentially approve a list of bills payable, appropriation reserve transfers, and a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda also includes discussion of an affordable housing application from CGP and H LLC, as well as various other documents such as grant applications and mission statements.

• Bills payable list for 02/08/2022
• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Temporary emergency appropriation
• CGP and H LLC affordable housing application
• Local recreation improvement grant 2021

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 a $42,150 pedestrian beacon installation. Also approved were a $74,622 recreation grant application, a $27,703 wastewater pump purchase, and a $8,395,220.72 bills payment list. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $525,000 road overlay contract with Tilcon New York (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 sidewalk program with Cifelli & Son (unanimous)
• Approved $42,150 pedestrian beacon installation with Jen Electric (unanimous)
• Approved $74,622 recreation grant application for pool walking path (unanimous)
• Approved $27,703 wastewater pump purchase with Rapid Pump & Meter (unanimous)
• Approved $8,395,220.72 bills payment list (unanimous)
• Approved $5,178.97 tax refund for one property (unanimous)
• Approved limousine license for Summit Express (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved Application #2021-37 REVISED by Jeffrey Bruder Jr. for a front-yard setback variance, side-yard setback variance, and accessory coverage variance to construct an addition and detached garage at 62 Hickson Drive. The board also approved Application #2021-23 REVISED by Jason and Jena Adams for variances to build a new home, inground pool, and pool house at 87 Laurel Drive, with the resolution to be memorialized at the next meeting. The public hearing for Application #2021-38 by Grunwald Properties for a new home at 169 Union Avenue was carried to March 21, 2022, after the applicant requested time to reduce building coverage.

• Approved Application #2021-37 REVISED for 62 Hickson Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Application #2021-23 REVISED for 87 Laurel Drive (unanimous)
• Carried public hearing for Application #2021-38 to March 21, 2022
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022, as amended

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a police vehicle equipment purchase, a Complete Streets policy, and various payments and applications. The agenda includes numerous documents for review, indicating a mix of routine administrative matters and policy considerations.

• AXON POLICE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT.PDF
• COMPLETE STREETS POLICY 2022.PDF
• BILLS PAYABLE LIST 01252022.PDF
• DAKOTA EXCAVATING PARTIAL PAYMENT 3 FINAL.PDF
• EMEX ELECTRICITY 2022.PDF

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including payments totaling $3,252,547.06, a $66,664 contract for Axon police equipment, and a Complete Streets policy. It also approved appointments to various boards and committees, and granted a limousine license and raffle licenses. The council denied a request to fund senior portrait banners, citing legal restrictions on taxpayer funds for outside organizations.

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

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved Jeffrey Bruder Jr.'s application for an addition and detached garage at 62 Hickson Drive, requiring shrubs to be planted as testified. The board also approved Jason and Jena Adams' application for 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 the next meeting.

• Approved 62 Hickson Drive addition and detached 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
• Approved minutes from January 10, 2022

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss advisory committee appointments, mission statements, and several council policies including committee procedures, liaison responsibilities, community events approval, and communication. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items and public comments.

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

The Borough Council held a regular meeting on January 22, 2022, with all members present. The meeting was largely procedural and discussion-focused, covering advisory committee appointments, mission statements, and council policies. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the council concurred with a proposed process for community event approval and noted that the Recreation Capital Review Committee would transition to a Capital Review Committee. The minutes were later approved as submitted at the February 8, 2022 meeting.

• Concurred with proposed process and checklist for community event approval
• Noted transition of Recreation Capital Review Committee to Capital Review Committee
• Discussed 2022 advisory committee appointments and council liaisons
• Reviewed draft communication policy for future adoption
• No formal votes or resolutions adopted

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider a resolution for a site plan and variance approval for a 192-unit residential development at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The board will also discuss a sign ordinance and handle routine items such as minutes and communications.

• 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
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency

The Planning Board discussed the Borough's sign ordinance and concluded it is consistent with surrounding municipalities. The Board agreed to recommend that Council amend §310-33 to include language prohibiting LED signs that mimic neon or gas discharge tubing, and to enforce the existing ordinance. A letter will be drafted to Council with these recommendations. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (motion by Sartorius, second by Cumiskey)
• Agreed to recommend Council amend sign ordinance §310-33 to include LED/neon/gas discharge language
• Agreed to recommend Council enforce existing sign ordinance
• Mr. Keane to draft letter to Council with recommendations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct organizational business including mayoral appointments and nominations for officers. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Covid-19 counts and vaccination information.

• Two-year mayoral appointments for Matt Cumiskey and Robert Munoz
• Resolution 2022-01 to appoint Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2022-03 to appoint Wendi Barry as Registrar
• Discussion of Animal Control Solutions from November and December 2021
• Review of Health Inspector and Secretary financial reports for November and December 2021

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold its January 11, 2022 virtual meeting, including appointments and nominations for 2022. The main item is a resolution on application #2021-03 by GH NP Central, LLC for site plan approval and variance relief to build 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The board will also review the 2021 year in review and approve minutes from December 14, 2021.

• Resolution on GH NP Central, LLC application #2021-03 for 192 dwelling units in 12 buildings at 730 Central Ave and 111 Spring St
• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2022
• Nominations for 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, and appointing Steve Warner as Board Attorney and Margaret Koontz as Secretary. The board approved the 2022 meeting calendar (with a corrected September date), a resolution for attorney services, and amended by-laws reflecting a new 7:30 p.m. meeting time and new cut-off times. No substantive land-use applications were decided; a resolution for GH NP Central, LLC was noted for memorialization at the next meeting.

• Elected Robert Lesnewich as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Keane as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Warner as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Koontz as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar with corrected September 6 date (7-0)
• Approved resolution for attorney services (7-0)
• Approved amended by-laws with new meeting and cut-off times (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

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

• Approved sign/mural variance for Stefanie Mathews at 1283 Springfield Avenue (6-0)
• Approved addition variance for Badri and Malini Hiriyur at 74 The Fellsway (6-0)
• Carried fence application for Kavita Kotte at 38 Bergen Road to January 24, 2022
• Carried new home application for Grunwald Properties at 169 Union Avenue to February 7, 2022
• Carried addition/garage application for Jeffrey Bruder Jr. at 62 Hickson Drive to January 24, 2022
• Withdrawn addition application for Daniel and Sarah Harrington at 5 Dogwood Lane
• Elected William Nadelberg as Chairman, Jeff Grob as Vice Chairman, Phil Morin as Attorney, Margaret Koontz as Secretary
• Approved 2022 calendar resolution, by-laws, and attorney services resolution

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing several resolutions, including participation in nationwide opioid crisis settlements with multiple companies. The agenda also includes approving bills totaling $114,791.13 and authorizing a vehicle purchase exceeding $17,500.

• Resolution 2021-288: Participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisourcebergen
• Resolution 2021-287: Authorization of bills payable totaling $114,791.13
• Resolution 2021-292: Purchase of public safety vehicles from Koch Holdings Inc (dba Koch 33 Ford) in excess of $17,500.00
• Resolution 2021-290: Proposal from Colliers Engineering & Design for pedestrian bridge replacement services
• Board of Adjustment Public Hearing notice for 169 Union Avenue

The Borough Council approved all nine resolutions on the consent agenda by a single roll call vote. Key actions included appointing George Hayes as part-time IT Specialist, authorizing payment of $114,791.13 in bills, and opting into nationwide opioid settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen. The council also accepted a retirement resignation, approved engineering services for pedestrian bridge replacements, and authorized a police vehicle purchase. The meeting adjourned sine die, with farewells to Councilwoman Matsikoudis.

• Appointed George Hayes as part-time IT Specialist (consent agenda)
• Approved salary resolution 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 proposal of Colliers Engineering & Design for pedestrian bridge redesign (consent agenda)
• Approved copier lease contract with Document Solutions for Police Department (consent agenda)
• Authorized purchase of police vehicle from Koch Holdings Inc. (consent agenda)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding its annual organization meeting for 2022, during which it will administer oaths, hear the Mayor's annual message, and make numerous administrative appointments. The council will vote on a series of resolutions covering appointments, financial policies, and operational procedures for the year. This is largely a routine organizational meeting with no major policy changes or public hearings on specific projects.

• 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 the annual tax sale
• Resolution 2022-025 awards a contract to Integra Realty Resources for tax appraisal services
• Resolution 2022-027 awards a contract to Care EAP/Trinitas Hospital for employee assistance program services

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, administering oaths to newly elected members and approving a slate of administrative appointments, resolutions, and committee assignments for 2022. All actions were approved unanimously via roll call votes, with no public comments or substantive policy debates.

• Administered oaths to Councilmembers Cumiskey, DeSarno, and Bilicska
• Approved 27 administrative appointments including Borough Attorney, Prosecutor, and Planner
• Adopted 48 resolutions covering appointments, tax interest rates, and financial procedures
• Elected Councilwoman Geoffroy as Council President
• Appointed Councilman Cumiskey to Planning Board
• Appointed Mayor Morgan to Shared Dispatch Management Board
• Approved consent agenda items 1-62 unanimously