New Providence public meetings in 2023

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding vehicles, traffic, and fees. The meeting also includes several resolutions for personnel appointments, service contracts, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-09 regarding Vehicles and Traffic
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-10 regarding Fees and Licenses
• $97,183.17 contract for tennis court resurfacing with Keystone Sports Construction
• $440,696.67 authorization for payment of attached bills payable lists
• Purchase of public safety vehicles from Koch 33 Ford exceeding $44,000.00

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider several applications involving land use changes, building setbacks, and site plan amendments. Items include a proposed child care center, residential construction requests, and a major development revision.

• ShaGun Holdings III, LLC: Site plan and variances for a child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street
• Nicole Gehrig: Request to construct a front porch at 89 Crane Circle exceeding building coverage limits
• James J. Greener: Revised submission for a new home at 1099 Springfield Avenue involving setbacks and height variances
• Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC: Amended site plan to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444 at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will vote on a site plan for 15 townhouse units at 309 South Street. A public hearing is scheduled for a deck construction request at 55 Southgate Road. The board will also adopt the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Master Plan.

• Site plan approval for 15 townhouse units and 34 parking spaces at 309 South Street (Application #2023-01)
• Public hearing for deck construction at 55 Southgate Road (Application #2023-03)
• Adoption of the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Master Plan

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding a conference meeting with a single discussion item: setting Council Goals for 2024. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge, and public comments.

• Discussion of Council Goals 2024

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda with 12 items, including resolutions to pay $4.19 million in bills, purchase playground equipment for Lions Park, and introduce an ordinance amending the fees and licenses chapter. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comments, and discussion items.

• Resolution 2023-331: Authorizes payment of bills totaling $4,193,353.25
• Resolution 2023-326: Approves $17,465.54 for Lions Park playground equipment
• Ordinance 2023-10: Introduces amendment to Chapter 147 (Fees and Licenses)
• Resolution 2023-329: Inserts special revenue for National Opioid Settlement 2023
• Resolution 2023-332: Accepts retirement resignation of Borough Clerk Wendi Barry

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several land use applications, including a request for a child care center to span two zones. The board will also hear requests for residential building and setback variances.

• ShaGun Holdings III, LLC: Site plan and variance request for a child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street
• Nicole Gehrig: Request to construct a front porch at 89 Crane Circle exceeding maximum building coverage
• James J. Greener: Request for a new home at 1099 Springfield Avenue with variances for setbacks, building coverage, and height
• Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC: Review of amended site plan for 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue to adjust unit counts and lighting

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary and final site plan application by 309 South Street, LLC to build 15 townhouse units in two buildings on a 0.91-acre lot at 309 South Street, requiring variance relief from the two-acre minimum lot area. The board will also review upcoming applications, including a deck construction at 55 Southgate Road, and consider minutes from the October 3 meeting.

• Application #2023-01: 15 townhouse units at 309 South Street, Block 222, Lot 14, C-1 Specialty Commercial District
• Variance relief from §310-33(E) for minimum lot area of two acres (property is 0.91 acres)
• Public hearing scheduled for November 21, 2023
• Upcoming hearing December 12, 2023: Helen Rallis, Application #2023-03, deck at 55 Southgate Road, Block 341, Lot 2.01, A-2 Affordable Housing Zone
• Minutes from October 3, 2023 to be considered

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for residential additions and setbacks. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed child care center spanning the R-3 and OR Zones.

• ShaGun Holdings III, LLC: Site plan and variance request for a child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street
• Dawn Converse and Richard Fedison: Addition request at 58 Dogwood Lane
• Kathryn Bowler: Addition request at 24 Earl Place
• Michael and Christine Stramandinoli: Addition request at 50 Crescent Drive
• James J. Greener: New home construction request at 1099 Springfield Avenue

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including paying $7,806,026.58 in bills, approving purchases for public safety surveillance equipment and a park sculpture, and introducing an ordinance amending the vehicles and traffic code. The council will also hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Year 50 for senior services and the Barabash Manor elevator replacement.

• Resolution 2023-314: Payment of bills totaling $7,806,026.58
• Resolution 2023-318: Purchase of public safety surveillance equipment up to $78,538.50
• Resolution 2023-311: Amendment to purchase order for Lions Park playground equipment and patio up to $137,000
• Ordinance 2023-8: Introduction to amend Chapter 257 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant Year 50 for senior services and Barabash Manor elevator replacement

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for three residential addition applications. The board will also review a carried-over application for a child care center spanning multiple zones.

• Application #2032-16: Addition at 58 Dogwood Lane requesting rear and side-yard setback relief
• Application #2023-17: Addition at 24 Earl Place requesting rear-yard setback relief
• Application #2023-18: Addition at 50 Crescent Drive requesting building coverage relief
• Application #2023-11: Child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street requesting site plan approval and zoning variances

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-08 to authorize the sale of property at Lot 29 in Block 12, no longer needed for public use. The council will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on electricity purchase, property sale, appointments, and various contracts, including a $406,305.38 bill payment and a $25,130.10 emergency lighting requisition.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-08: sale of Lot 29 in Block 12
• Resolution 2023-299: authorize electricity supply purchase via online auction
• Resolution 2023-300: authorize sale of property on online auction website
• Resolution 2023-305: pay bills totaling $406,305.38
• Resolution 2023-307: approve $25,130.10 for fire department dispatch equipment

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. This notice was issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on October 9, 2023.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major amended site plan by Redwood-ERC to reduce independent living units and add health care units, and three residential variance requests for additions. The board will also review minutes from its October 2 meeting.

• Redwood-ERC application #2023-08: reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 to 85 health care units (total 401 ILU, 170 HCU), seek lighting and building length variances at 535/603 Mountain Avenue
• Dawn Converse and Richard Fedison application #2032-16: rear-yard setback 34 ft vs 42 ft required, side-yard 9.84 ft vs 12 ft, at 58 Dogwood Lane
• Kathryn Bowler application #2023-17: sunroom rear-yard setback 26 ft vs 52.04 ft required, at 24 Earl Place
• Michael and Christine Stramandinoli application #2023-18: building coverage 2,413 sq ft vs 2,089 sq ft max, at 50 Crescent Drive

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding a conference meeting with a single substantive agenda item: preliminary goal setting. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, pledge, and public comments.

• Preliminary goal setting discussion

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to address a zoning ordinance amendment and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes significant expenditures for road programs, park equipment, and public safety supplies.

• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance 2023-06
• $375,000.00 for 2023 Road Overlay Program via Schifano Construction Corp
• $137,000.00 for Lions Park playground equipment and patio
• Introduction of Ordinance 2023-08 to sell Lot 29 in Block 12
• Approval of $2,490,716.63 in bills payable

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to consider a site plan, subdivision, and variance application from MSP 15 South LLC and 1310 Springfield Avenue LLC. The proposal would change the use of the building at 15 South Street to a professional medical office, adjust lot lines between two properties, and install a monument sign. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and communications.

• Application #2023-02: change use to professional medical office at 15 South Street
• Subdivide and merge part of Lot 20 with adjacent Lot 18
• Install monument sign on Lot 18 at 1312 Springfield Avenue
• Block 171, Lots 20 and 18, CCD zone

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on several applications, including a request for variances to build an addition at 312 Mountain Avenue and a proposal for a child care center at 17-31 High Street. The board will also consider an extension of time for a previously approved addition at 40 Laurel Drive. One application, for a restaurant at 1682 Springfield Avenue, has been withdrawn and will not be heard.

• Application #2023-15: Variance for addition at 312 Mountain Avenue, seeking relief from side-yard, building coverage, and impervious coverage limits.
• Application #2022-23 EXT: Extension of time for addition at 40 Laurel Drive, with variances for front yard, rear-yard setback, A/C unit setback, and building coverage.
• Application #2023-11: Preliminary/final site plan for child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street, requiring variances for use in R-3 zone, coverage, loading spaces, and setbacks.
• Application #2023-08 (for Oct. 16 hearing): Amended site plan for senior living at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue, reducing independent living units from 554 to 444 and adding health care units.
• Withdrawn: Application #2023-09 for restaurant at 1682 Springfield Avenue.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Comcast's franchise renewal and an ordinance to fund $107,000 for fire department mobile device terminals. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of 32 resolutions, including paying $2.9 million in bills, approving contracts, and accepting grants.

• Public hearing on Comcast franchise renewal
• Ordinance 2023-07: $107,000 for fire department mobile device terminals
• Resolution 2023-246: Pay bills totaling $2,900,108.49
• Resolution 2023-261: $29,904 for fire department turnout gear
• Resolution 2023-265: Emergency repairs to 24-inch Passaic Street sewer main

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications requesting variances from zoning rules. One seeks to build a new home at 1099 Springfield Avenue with several setback, coverage, height, and pool setbacks. The other proposes an addition at 312 Mountain Avenue with side-yard, building coverage, and impervious coverage variances. The board will also review two previously scheduled hearings, one of which has been withdrawn.

• Application #2023-14: New home at 1099 Springfield Avenue, variances for front/rear setbacks, building coverage, height, and pool distance
• Application #2023-15: Addition at 312 Mountain Avenue, variances for side-yard, building coverage, and impervious coverage
• Application #2023-09: Withdrawn request for restaurant at 1682 Springfield Avenue
• Application #2023-11: Child care center at 17-31 High Street and 157-165 South Street, seeking variances and site plan approval

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an amended major site plan for the Redwood-ERC development at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue, which proposes reducing independent living units from 554 to 444 and converting 45 units to health care, resulting in 401 independent and 170 health care units. The board will also review two upcoming applications for new home construction and an addition, both requiring variances. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and public notice.

• Redwood-ERC application #2023-08: reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 to health care, total 401 independent and 170 health care units
• Variance request for building length: 311 feet for Building 2.2 vs. 200 feet allowed (340 with parking deck)
• Design waiver for driveway lighting: 1.8 footcandles at property line vs. 0.5 allowed
• James J. Greener application #2023-14: new home at 1099 Springfield Ave with multiple variances (setbacks, coverage, height, pool distance)
• Rajanikanth Gaddam application #2023-15: addition at 312 Mountain Ave with side-yard, coverage, and impervious coverage variances

The Board held a public hearing regarding an amended site plan for 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue. The applicant presented testimony on shadow studies, solar panels, EV stalls, and lighting waivers. No final decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to consider a second reading of Ordinance 2023-01, which would amend Board of Health fees for renewing and new businesses in 2024. The agenda also includes routine reports from the health director, inspector, public health nurse, and secretary, as well as communications from Animal Control Solutions for July and August 2023.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-01 amending Board of Health fees, effective for 2024 renewals and new businesses
• Communications from Animal Control Solutions for July and August 2023
• Health Inspector's reports for July and August 2023
• Secretary's financial reports for July and August 2023

Planning Board

The September 5, 2023 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice was issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on August 15, 2023. No agenda items are listed for discussion.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an amended site plan by Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC for properties at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 of those to 85 health care units, and obtain waivers for lighting and building length. The same application is also listed for review as a carry-over to the September 11, 2023 meeting.

• Amended preliminary and final major site plan for 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue (Block 320, Lots 18.01 and 17.01)
• Reduce independent living units from 554 to 444; convert 45 units to 85 health care units (total 401 independent, 170 health care)
• Design waiver for 1.8 footcandles illumination at Southgate Road driveway (limit 0.5)
• Variance for Building 2.2 length of 311 feet (limit 200 feet, 340 with parking deck)
• Application #2023-08 carried to September 11, 2023 hearing

The Board of Adjustment heard an application from Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC to amend the site plan for a continuing care retirement community at 535 and 603 Mountain Avenue. The proposal includes reducing the number of independent living units from 554 to 444 and requesting variances for building length and lighting. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the application.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $2,872,575 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, funded by $2,728,500 in bonds. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment, several budget insertions, and numerous resolutions covering personnel, police equipment, and other routine matters.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-05: $2,872,575 bond for capital improvements
• Ordinance 2023-06: zoning amendment
• Ordinance 2023-07: $107,000 for fire department mobile device terminals
• Resolution 2023-233: $41,218.75 purchase of public safety vehicles
• Resolution 2023-223: payment of bills totaling $15,092,644.67

The Council adopted a bond ordinance for capital improvements and authorized several public safety expenditures, including a new police vehicle and server room upgrades. They also approved various personnel appointments, salary adjustments, and budget insertions from settlement funds.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 appropriating $2,872,575 for capital improvements
• Approved $41,218.75 for a 2023 Dodge Durango for the Police Department
• Approved $107,000 for Fire Department mobile device terminals (Ordinance 2023-07)
• Authorized $15,092,644.67 in bills payable, including $8.7M for Board of Education
• Approved $104,483.84 for police server room fiber optic network upgrades
• Inserted $15,000 into budget for spotted lantern fly remediation
• Appointed Cameron Saifi as property manager for 705 Central Avenue Condominiums
• Approved settlement agreement with Corporal Joseph DiParisi

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three variance applications for residential properties: a fence, an addition, and a shed. The board will also review an amended site plan for a large senior living development on Mountain Avenue, which is scheduled for a future public hearing.

• Application #2023-07: 6-ft fence at 37 Verona Road, variance from 4-ft open fence rule
• Application #2023-12: Addition at 28 Colony Court, variances for setbacks, coverage, curb cut
• Application #2023-13: Shed at 58 Oxbow Drive, variances for side-yard and house-to-shed setbacks
• Application #2023-08: Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC, 535 & 603 Mountain Ave, reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, add 85 health care units, design waivers
• No public hearings scheduled for this meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved three separate applications for residential property modifications, including a fence, a home addition, and a shed. The board also reviewed upcoming site plan amendments for a development on Mountain Avenue.

• Approved fence application at 37 Verona Road (3-0)
• Approved home addition application at 28 Colony Court (5-0)
• Approved shed application at 58 Oxbow Drive (5-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Secretary Margaret Koontz on July 20, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications, all carried from previous meetings. The applicants seek relief from zoning rules for a fence, a home addition, and a shed. No new witnesses will be heard after 10:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Application #2023-07: 6-ft fence at 37 Verona Road, variance from 4-ft height and 50% openness requirement.
• Application #2023-12: Addition at 28 Colony Court, variances for front/side setbacks, building coverage, and curb cut width.
• Application #2023-13: Shed at 58 Oxbow Drive, variances for side-yard and house-to-shed setbacks.
• No public hearings scheduled for August 7, 2023.
• Minutes from July 10, 2023 to be reviewed.

The Board approved a variance for a 6-foot solid wooden fence at 37 Verona Road, despite concerns regarding its length and visual impact. A second application for a home addition at 28 Colony Court was heard, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved 6-foot wooden fence at 37 Verona Road (5-2)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will introduce a $2,872,575 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, authorizing $2,728,500 in bonds or notes. The council will also consider resolutions for labor contracts with three PBA units, approve a $4,490,304.46 bills payment, and authorize grant applications. Several items are on the consent agenda for a single roll call vote.

• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2023-05 appropriating $2,872,575 for capital improvements, issuing $2,728,500 in bonds
• Resolution 2023-209 authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,490,304.46
• Resolutions 2023-212/213/214 approving labor contracts with PBA Local 132 units for 2023-2026
• Resolution 2023-218 approving partial payment #2 of $468,789.02 to Riverview Paving for Fairmount Road, Bromley Court, Woodcrest Drive improvements
• Resolutions 2023-210/211 extending affordable housing restrictions at Murray Hill Farms and Southgate at Murray Hill

The Borough Council passed a consent agenda approving three police labor contracts and a salary increase for full-time employees. The council also authorized over $4.49 million in bill payments and introduced a bond ordinance for capital improvements totaling $2,872,575.

• Approved labor contracts for Patrolmen’s, Sergeant’s, and Superior Officers Associations (PBA Local 132)
• Approved $4,490,304.46 in bill payments
• Approved 0.5% salary increase for full-time employees and part-time professionals
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-05 for capital improvements appropriating $2,872,575
• Approved extending affordable housing restrictions for Murray Hill Farms and Southgate at Murray Hill until 2054
• Authorized bidding for basketball instruction and bus transportation services
• Approved $468,789.02 payment to Riverview Paving, Inc. for road improvements
• Authorized grant applications for Kids Recreation Trust Fund ($100,000) and Greening Union County ($1,200)

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will review proposed permit fee increases for 2024, with a recommendation to the Council on dog license and late fees. The board will also discuss furnace readiness letters to apartment owners, the Health Fair, and approve minutes from May 3, 2023.

• Review proposed permit fee increases for 2024
• Recommendation on dog license and late fee increases
• Letters to apartment owners about furnace readiness
• Discussion of Health Fair
• Approval of May 3, 2023 minutes

Planning Board

The June 6, 2023 Planning Board meeting is cancelled. The Porto-Heli application for minor site plan and variance approval at 1318 Springfield Avenue has been withdrawn without prejudice, so no public hearing will occur.

• June 6, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Porto-Heli application withdrawn without prejudice
• Location: 1318 Springfield Avenue, Block 171, Lot 17, CCD Zone

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on July 10, 2023. They will vote on a resolution for a fence variance at 8 Salt Brook Road, and will carry a restaurant application to October. They will also review upcoming hearings for fence, addition, and shed variances.

• Resolution: Van Buskirk application #2023-10 for 6-ft fence at 8 Salt Brook Road (variance from 4-ft, 50% open)
• Carry: HDR Holdings (Wonder) application #2023-09 for restaurant at 1682 Springfield Avenue (carried to Oct 2)
• Review: Gasimova application #2023-07 for 6-ft fence at 37 Verona Road
• Review: Mukarjee application #2023-12 for addition at 28 Colony Court (setback, coverage, curb cut variances)
• Review: Laustsen application #2023-13 for shed at 58 Oxbow Drive (setback variances)

The Board approved a resolution for a fence installation at 8 Salt Brook Road. A hearing for a restaurant renovation at 1682 Springfield Avenue was carried to October 2, 2023. The Board also discussed the possibility of continuing remote meetings instead of returning to in-person sessions.

• Approved fence installation at 8 Salt Brook Road (6-0)
• Carried HDR Holdings, LLC restaurant hearing to October 2, 2023
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to have Chairman Nadelberg discuss continuing remote meetings with the Borough Administrator

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider 21 resolutions, covering appointments, purchases, grants, and a liquor license. Key items include a grant application for Maple Street improvements, several office furniture purchases, public safety technology contracts, and a resolution on antisemitism. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Union Avenue sidewalk.

• Resolution 2023-187: Apply for NJDOT grant for Maple Street Improvements
• Resolution 2023-194: Pay bills totaling $724,454.43
• Resolution 2023-195: Issue plenary retail distribution license to Wine Outlet LLC
• Resolution 2023-201: Approve $32,164.90 for Motorola fire department radios
• Resolution 2023-205: Recognize antisemitism and adopt educational tools

The Council approved several public safety technology contracts and a grant application for Maple Street improvements. They also passed a resolution recognizing the problem of antisemitism and authorized over $724,000 in bill payments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-205 recognizing antisemitism (6-0)
• Approved grant application for Maple Street Improvements Project
• Authorized $724,454.43 in bill payments
• Approved $40,403.00 for Quikteks LLC IT equipment and services
• Approved $32,164.90 for 6 Fire Department digital radios
• Approved $16,575.00 for Enforsys Inc. records management system
• Approved $9,815.00 for Central Square records management software
• Renewed Plenary Retail Distribution License for Wine Outlet LLC

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications carried from a previous meeting. One seeks permission for a 6-foot fence at 8 Salt Brook Road, exceeding the 4-foot limit. The other requests a variance and site plan waiver to convert the ground floor at 1682 Springfield Avenue into a restaurant, a use not permitted in the R-2 zone. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Application #2023-10: 6-foot fence at 8 Salt Brook Road, variance from 4-foot height limit
• Application #2023-09: Restaurant use at 1682 Springfield Avenue, variance and site plan waiver
• Public hearings carried from June 5, 2023
• No public hearings scheduled for July 10, 2023

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 6-foot fence at 8 Salt Brook Road with specific landscaping conditions. The meeting also included a presentation for a use variance to allow a restaurant at 1682 Springfield Avenue, though no decision is recorded in the text.

• Approved fence variance for 8 Salt Brook Road (7-0) with conditions to install fence inside existing arbor vitae and maintain landscape screening

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding a conference meeting to discuss a municipal revaluation, with a process overview by Tax Assessor Bryan Flynn. The meeting also includes public comments and a resolution to enter executive session for labor contract negotiations.

• Municipal Revaluation process overview by Tax Assessor Bryan Flynn
• Resolution 2023-4a to hold special session for labor contract negotiations
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Council approved a resolution to hold a special session on June 13, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. to discuss labor contract negotiations. Tax Assessor Bryan Flynn provided an overview of the municipal revaluation process and timeline.

• Approved Resolution 2023-4a to hold a special session for labor contract negotiations (5-0)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is scheduled to vote on a consent agenda containing 31 routine resolutions. Key financial actions include approving a $700,000 contract for the 2023 Road Overlay Program and a $321,015.20 contract for sanitary sewer lining. The council will also approve four new labor agreements with police and union groups covering 2023-2026.

• Resolution 2023-182: Approves $700,000 requisition for Schifano Construction Corp for 2023 Road Overlay Program
• Resolution 2023-180: Awards $321,015.20 contract to National Water Main Cleaning for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Resolution 2023-181: Approves $273,716.27 payment to Riverview Paving for Fairmount Road, Bromley Court, and Woodcrest Drive improvements
• Resolutions 2023-166 through 2023-169: Approve memoranda of agreement with Teamsters Local 469 and PBA Local 132 for 2023-2026
• Resolution 2023-163: Authorizes payment of attached bills payable in the amount of $892,894.37

The Council approved several multi-year labor agreements with Teamsters Local 469 and various PBA Local 132 associations. They authorized nearly $893,000 in bill payments and accepted several state and county grants for infrastructure and community programs. Additionally, the Council renewed multiple liquor licenses and appointed new public safety personnel.

• Approved $892,894.37 in bill payments (Resolution 2023-163)
• Approved labor agreements (2023-2026) with Teamsters Local 469 and PBA Local 132 associations
• Approved $5,500 payment for cricket pitch synthetic turf installation (Resolution 2023-156)
• Accepted $50,000 Union County Infrastructure Grant for road paving (Resolution 2023-159)
• Accepted $31,937.92 State of NJ Clean Communities Grant (Resolution 2023-161)
• Authorized tax cancellation for 26 Third Street for a 100% Disabled Veteran (Resolution 2023-162)
• Renewed liquor licenses for Lantern Hill, Providence Bar and Grill, Murray Hill Inn/Moe’s Bistro, Prestige Diner, Harlees Tap and Grille, M&M Liquors, and Providence Liquor store
• Ratified termination of Andrew Palubniak as school crossing guard effective May 25, 2023 (Resolution 2023-165)

Board of Adjustment

The Board postponed two applications for fence installations to June and July 2023. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from May 15, 2023.

• Carried fence application #2023-10 (8 Salt Brook Road) to June 24, 2023
• Carried fence application #2023-07 (37 Verona Road) to July 24, 2023
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including significant bill payments, road overlay projects, and several personnel appointments. The council also authorized a $15,000 stormwater assistance grant and a shared service agreement with the Board of Education for law enforcement officers.

• Approved $5,646,506.77 in bill payments (6-0)
• Approved $400,000 contract for Schifano Construction Corp for 2023 road overlay program (6-0)
• Approved $17,685 requisition for Armstrong, Inc. to replace sanitary sewer manholes (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 stormwater assistance grant insertion into 2023 budget (6-0)
• Appointed Karen Rooney as Part-Time Program Coordinator for Community Activities (6-0)
• Appointed Grace Felezzola as Administrative Assistant in the Police Department (6-0)
• Approved shared service agreement with New Providence Board of Education for 3 Special Law Enforcement Officers (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Arthi Shri Selvaraj as Part-Time Program Coordinator (6-0)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice, with no other items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment meeting agenda for May 15, 2023, lists only one item: meeting materials, specifically a PDF document. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

• Agenda item: Meeting Materials
• Document: BD-OF-ADJ-2023-07.PDF

The Board approved two residential addition applications and granted a one-year extension for a mural permit. A request for a 6-foot vinyl fence was discussed but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved addition at 32 Old Oak Drive (6-0)
• Approved addition, portico, and patio at 31 Overhill Road (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension to January 10, 2024, for mural permit at 1283 Springfield Avenue (7-0)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider a consent agenda with 16 routine items, including paying $7,186,266.04 in bills, accepting several state and federal grants, and authorizing a public art sculpture agreement. They will also discuss a downtown ordinance and receive a presentation on police accreditation.

• Resolution 2023-139: Pay bills totaling $7,186,266.04
• Resolution 2023-140: Agreement with Vivien Collens for Squirt Series sculpture
• Resolution 2023-141: $18,820.44 for fire department hoses
• Resolution 2023-143: $38,230.00 for a police vehicle
• Resolution 2023-145: $99,785.00 for emergency generator

The Council approved several grant insertions into the 2023 budget for firefighting equipment, mental health, and police vests. They also authorized a $99,785 emergency generator for the DeCorso Center and $36,697 for gazebo repairs in Centennial Park. The Council discussed lowering allowable building heights in the downtown area and will send the matter back to the Planning Board.

• Approved $7,186,266.04 in bills payable (including $6.75M for Board of Education)
• Approved $99,785 purchase of emergency generator for DeCorso Center
• Approved $36,697 for Centennial Park gazebo repairs via Torbilt Construction Inc.
• Approved $38,230 for a new police vehicle from Koch Holding Inc.
• Approved $18,820.44 for Fire Department hoses from Witmer Public Safety Group
• Approved $29,000 American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant for PPE
• Approved $7,000 Distracted Driving Crackdown Grant
• Approved return of $7,072.83 in escrow funds to Redwood-ERC New Providence LLC

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to consider two applications: a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street and a request to make an outdoor dining patio permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue. The first application has been carried from previous meetings and will be carried to June 6, 2023, with no testimony given yet. The board will also review the 2022 year in review and approve minutes from March 21, 2023.

• Application #2022-08: Site plan and variance for a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street, Central Commercial District
• Application #2022-06: Minor site plan and variance to make accessory patio and outdoor dining area permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue
• Public hearing scheduled for May 2, 2023, for application #2022-08, carried to June 6, 2023
• Review of 2022 Year in Review
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2023

The Board approved a resolution for a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street. A hearing for a permanent outdoor dining area at 1318 Springfield Avenue was carried to June 6, 2023. The Board discussed recommending a reduction in maximum building heights for the Central Commercial District to the Council.

• Approved resolution for site plan and variance for 44 South Street (6-0)
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. application for 1318 Springfield Avenue to June 6, 2023
• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes

Board of Adjustment

This agenda contains only a reference to meeting materials (two PDF documents) and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings identified in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

The Board approved variance requests for home additions at 197 Runnymede Parkway, 25 Birch Place, and 32 Old Oak Drive. Additionally, a 12-month time extension was granted for a project at 64 Clinton Avenue.

• Approved second-floor addition at 197 Runnymede Parkway (6-0)
• Approved new home construction at 25 Birch Place (5-0)
• Approved 12-month extension to July 11, 2024, for addition at 64 Clinton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved addition at 32 Old Oak Drive with conditions to revise plans (7-0)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding public hearings on three ordinances: one amending the fees and licenses chapter, one repealing and replacing the flood damage prevention chapter with a new floodplain management chapter, and one to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council will also hold a hearing on the 2023 municipal budget and the Special Improvement District budget. Following the hearings, the council will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including contracts for fireworks, a cricket pitch, a bathroom renovation, a senior center re-roofing, and various equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-02 amending Chapter 147 (Fees and Licenses)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-03 repealing Chapter 281 (Flood Damage Prevention) and adopting new Floodplain Management chapter
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2023-04 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution 2023-115: Agreement with Garden State Fireworks, Inc. for Independence Day fireworks, not to exceed $13,200.00
• Resolution 2023-123: Payment of bills payable lists in the amount of $3,482,521.60

The Council approved the 2023 municipal budget and the Special Improvement District budget. They also adopted ordinances regarding fee licenses, floodplain management, and budget appropriation limits.

• Adopted 2023 Municipal Budget totaling $25,992,635.34 (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 Special Improvement District (SID) Authority Budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 amending 'Fees And Licenses' (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 regarding Flood Plain Management and hazard maps (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-111 for budget self-examination (6-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a 12-month extension for a construction project at 74 The Fellsway and granted permission for a second-floor addition at 197 Runnymede Parkway. A hearing for a new house construction at 25 Birch Place was held, but the provided minutes end before a decision was reached.

• Approved 12-month extension of time for variance approval at 74 The Fellsway (7-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 197 Runnymede Parkway (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 3, 2023, has been cancelled. The notice provides no other business items, as the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled for April 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to introduce the 2023 municipal budget and a special improvement district (SID) budget, along with several other routine items. The agenda includes a budget presentation, a list of bills payable, and various applications and agreements. Most items are for discussion or introduction, with no final votes indicated.

• 2023 municipal budget introduction and presentation
• SID (Special Improvement District) budget introduction for 2023
• Bills payable list for 03/28/2023
• Application by Khaled Ibrahim (redacted)
• Application by Petrou Taxi (redacted)

The Council introduced the 2023 municipal and Downtown Improvement District budgets, scheduling a public hearing for April 25, 2023. A consent agenda approved 18 resolutions and two license requests, including a contract for municipal management software and opioid settlement participation. The Council also introduced ordinances regarding fee changes and floodplain management.

• Introduced 2023 Municipal Budget with proposed 1.73% tax increase
• Approved $36,364 contract for Property Pilot LLC municipal management software
• Authorized $903,927.58 in bill payments
• Approved participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements
• Approved $21,450 for repaving at 705 Central Avenue Condominium
• Approved $16,000 for 5-Ton vehicle modification via Eastern Surplus & Equipment
• Appointed Kathleen Dolan to the Municipal Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved Unity Fair on June 3, 2023, and Mini Freecycle event on April 15, 2023

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review the status of two applications that have been carried over from previous months. No testimony was given for the first application, and both items are scheduled to be heard on May 2, 2023. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and minutes approval.

• Application #2022-06 at 1318 Springfield Avenue: Request to carry minor site plan and variance for permanent accessory patio and outdoor dining area.
• Application #2022-08 at 44 South Street: Site plan and variance for a three-story mixed-use building with commercial space on the first floor and residences on the second and third floors.

The Board approved a site plan for a three-story building featuring four residential units and 1,975 square feet of commercial space. The approval includes one variance for sidewalk width and four design waivers. A separate hearing for Porto-Heli, Inc. was carried to May 2, 2023.

• Approved mixed-use building at 44 South Street with one variance and four design waivers (7-0)
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. application #2022-06 to May 2, 2023
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider an application related to 25 Birch Place. The agenda includes review materials from planners and engineers, indicating a public hearing or decision on this property.

• Review of 25 Birch Place application
• Planner's review dated 2.14.23
• Engineer's review dated 3.9.23

The Board heard an application for a new home at 25 Birch Place but did not reach a decision. The hearing was carried to April 17, 2023, to allow the applicant to address concerns regarding building coverage and neighbor drainage. The Board also approved the minutes from March 6, 2023.

• Carried Hyvest Inc. application #2023-01 for 25 Birch Place to April 17, 2023
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Cancelled April 3, 2023 meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a conference meeting to discuss pedestrian traffic safety, with presentations from Police Chief Daniel Henn and Borough Engineers Andrew Hipolit and Marie Raffay. The agenda includes public comments and a resolution to enter executive session for labor contract negotiations.

• Discussion on pedestrian traffic safety with Chief Daniel Henn and Borough Engineers Andrew Hipolit and Marie Raffay
• Resolution 2023-2a to hold a special session for labor contract negotiations
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Council met to discuss pedestrian safety upgrades and police enforcement efforts. The only formal action taken was the approval of a resolution to enter a special session for labor contract negotiations.

• Approved Resolution 2023-2a to hold a special session for labor contract negotiations (6-0)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to review and act on routine municipal business, including approving bills payable, a temporary emergency appropriation, and a grant award. The agenda also includes several land-use applications and other administrative documents for discussion or decision.

• Bills payable list for 03/14/2023
• COF 2023 grant award letter
• Temporary emergency appropriation for 03/14/2023
• OLP Church applications RA1183-RA1187
• Robbie's World application RA1182

The Council passed a consent agenda approving several resolutions, including a large bills payable list and funding for field turf at Warner Field. They also authorized an amended engineering agreement for the Safe Routes To School project and a partial payment for bathroom renovations. The Mayor directed the Borough Attorney to appeal a FEMA denial regarding a retaining wall on Crest Road.

• Approved payment of bills payable lists totaling $2,698,827.73
• Approved $19,494.00 purchase order for Field Turf at Warner Field
• Approved $23,449.50 partial payment to Franklin Floors, Inc. for bathroom renovations
• Amended professional engineering services agreement with NV5 for Safe Routes To School design
• Authorized professional legal services of Verita, LLC
• Approved emergency temporary appropriation
• Approved raffle requests for Robbie’s World Foundation and OLP Church
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan and variance application for a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street, with commercial space on the first floor and residences above. The hearing was carried from February 7 and 21, 2023, with no testimony given at the February 7 hearing. The board will also discuss an upcoming hearing for a minor site plan to make an outdoor dining area permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue.

• Application #2022-08: site plan and variance for mixed-use building at 44 South Street, Central Commercial District
• Application #2022-06: minor site plan and variance to make accessory patio and outdoor dining area permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue
• Public hearing scheduled for March 7, 2023, with adjournment at 11:00 p.m. and no new witnesses after 10:30 p.m.
• Upcoming hearing on March 21, 2023, for the Springfield Avenue application

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two variance applications: one for a generator at 8 Hansell Road and one for a front addition at 49 Hickson Drive. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, but the board will review an upcoming hearing for a new home at 25 Birch Place.

• Application #2023-02: variance for generator in front yard at 8 Hansell Road
• Application #2023-03: variance for front addition with reduced setback at 49 Hickson Drive
• Review of Application #2023-01: new home with multiple setback and coverage variances at 25 Birch Place
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to public health emergency

The Board approved two residential applications for a generator installation and a front addition. The Board also reviewed an upcoming application for a new home and discussed compliance issues at 303 Maple Street.

• Approved generator installation at 8 Hansell Road (5-0)
• Approved front addition at 49 Hickson Drive (4-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a pedestrian crossing project, an HVAC library project, and various financial matters. The agenda includes several resolutions and appropriations, but the specific actions are not detailed in the text.

• Collier Valentine pedestrian crossing project
• Airpro Library HVAC project
• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Bills payable list
• Temporary emergency appropriation

The Council approved a transition to Union County for 9-1-1 dispatch services to reduce costs. They also passed an ordinance revising lead paint testing and approved several infrastructure contracts and committee appointments.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 to revise lead paint testing (6-0)
• Authorized withdrawal from New Providence, Summit and Millburn Emergency Services Dispatch Center
• Approved $3,872,041.09 in bills payable
• Approved $69,587.00 for wastewater treatment pump installation via Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co.
• Approved $28,916.60 for wastewater treatment pump installation via GP Jager Inc.
• Approved $23,800.00 contract to AirPro Systems Corp for library HVAC
• Approved $29,969.15 payment to Franklin Floors, Inc. for bathroom renovation
• Concurred in Mayor's appointments to Beautification, Diversity, Mental Health, and Sustainability committees

Board of Adjustment

This is the agenda for the New Providence Board of Adjustment meeting on February 27, 2023. The only substantive item listed is a request for an extension of time regarding 29 Midvale, with supporting documents attached. The rest of the agenda is procedural boilerplate.

• Extension of time request for 29 Midvale

The Board approved a nursing home expansion and several residential construction variances. It also granted a one-year permit extension for a home addition and approved a generator installation with specific testing requirements.

• Approved nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive for increased density and floor area ratio (4-0)
• Approved addition at 131 Evergreen Avenue with side-yard setback variance (6-0)
• Granted one-year permit extension to March 7, 2024, for addition at 29 Midvale Drive (6-0)
• Approved generator installation at 8 Hansell Road with condition of Saturday noon testing (6-0)
• Approved front porch addition at 49 Hickson Drive with conditions to reduce landing to 3' and use house-similar materials (5-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled. An applicant, Porto-Heli, submitted a request to adjourn the proceedings.

• Porto-Heli request to adjourn

The Board approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. Public hearings for two development applications were carried to future dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. application (#2022-06) hearing to March 21, 2023
• Carried PBK 44 NP LLC application (#2022-08) hearing to March 7, 2023

Borough Council

The Council approved a consent agenda containing 12 resolutions and one limousine license. Key actions included authorizing significant bill payments, appointing a special law enforcement officer, and approving waste disposal and engineering contracts.

• Appointed Janos Bojtos as Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer
• Approved $9,423,720.55 in bill payments (including $8,418,609 for Board of Education)
• Approved $99,000 contract with S. Rotundi And Sons, Inc. for 2023 grass and garden waste disposal
• Approved $38,735.00 purchase order for a Planning & Development inspection vehicle from Koch Holding Inc.
• Approved $46,512.85 partial payment to Franklin Floors, Inc. for bathroom renovations
• Authorized application for CDBG-CARES Act grant for DeCorso Center generator and transfer switch
• Approved agreement with Jobs4blue for extra duty administrative services
• Authorized police participation in the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 Program for excess DoD equipment

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is holding a public hearing on a site plan and variance application for a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street, with commercial space on the first floor and residences above. The application will be carried to the February 21, 2023 meeting. The board will also review minutes from January 10, 2023, and handle other business.

• Application #2022-08: site plan and variance for illumination, off-street parking, and other relief for a three-story mixed-use building at 44 South Street
• Application #2022-06: Porto-Heli, Inc. minor site plan and variance to make accessory patio and outdoor dining area permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue
• Public hearing scheduled for February 7, 2023
• Meeting adjournment at 11:00 p.m., no new witnesses after 10:30 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, which include a photo exhibit. No applications, hearings, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Agenda approval
• Meeting materials including Exhibit A-1 photo of house and neighboring property

The Board approved applications for a new two-family home, a home addition, and a second-floor master suite addition. One resolution for a nursing home addition remains under attorney review.

• Approved construction of a new two-family home at 11 Westview Avenue (6-0)
• Approved construction of an addition at 15 Sixth Street (6-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 131 Evergreen Avenue (7-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled resolution for nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive pending attorney review

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review and potentially approve a series of financial and operational items, including an appropriation reserve transfer, the bills payable list, and various vendor contracts and agreements. The agenda includes documents for items such as odor control extensions, floor work, lead paint testing, and pump services, indicating routine municipal business.

• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Bills payable list
• Evoqua odor control extension
• Franklin Floors bathroom and partial payment
• Rapid Pump Ashwood lift station and grease box

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including over $3 million in bill payments and multiple wastewater treatment and renovation contracts. The council also confirmed three board appointments and introduced an ordinance to revise lead paint testing.

• Approved $3,040,169.30 in bill payments (Resolution 2023-055)
• Increased bid threshold to $44,000 (Resolution 2023-056)
• Approved $4,200 change order and $38,164.50 partial payment for second floor bathroom renovation (Resolutions 2023-058, 2023-059)
• Appointed The Musial Group as Borough Architects for 2023 (Resolution 2023-060)
• Approved up to $19,240 for Ashwood Road Lift Station pumps (Resolution 2023-061)
• Approved contract extension up to $107,920 for odor control chemicals (Resolution 2023-062)
• Approved up to $26,060 for a primary tank grease collection box (Resolution 2023-063)
• Appointed Lauren Zirpoli, Lisa Barfield, and Steven Rossi to various boards (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two variance applications (cases 2022-33 and 2022-31). The agenda includes photographs of a house and neighborhood for one case, but no other details are provided. This appears to be a standard quasi-judicial meeting with limited public information in the agenda itself.

• Review of variance case BD-OF-ADJ-2022-33
• Review of variance case BD-OF-ADJ-2022-31
• Exhibit A-1: photographs of house and neighborhood

The Board approved two residential addition requests and denied one. A hearing for a separate addition was postponed due to incorrect notice addresses.

• Approved front-porch addition at 50 Newcomb Drive (7-0)
• Approved sunroom addition at 15 Sixth Street with condition of no patio spotlights (7-0)
• Denied addition request at 35 Grant Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled hearing for 131 Evergreen Avenue to February 6, 2023, due to incorrect notices
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to organize for 2023, including mayoral appointments, nominations for officers, and resolutions appointing a secretary and registrar. The board will also review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the health director, inspector, nurse, and secretary, along with animal control reports.

• Resolution 2023-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2023-02 fixing 2023 meeting times, dates, and place
• Resolution 2023-03 appointing Wendi Barry as Registrar
• Rabies clinic scheduled for January 14th, 9-10 am at Decorso Center
• Animal Control Solutions reports for November and December 2022 and annual report

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold its January 10, 2023 meeting, primarily to organize for the year by appointing members and officers, and to consider a carried-over application from Porto-Heli, Inc. for a minor site plan and variance to make an accessory patio and outdoor dining area permanent at 1318 Springfield Avenue. The board will also set its 2023 meeting schedule and approve by-laws.

• Public hearing on Porto-Heli, Inc. application #2022-06 for 1318 Springfield Avenue (Block 171, Lot 17, CCD Zone) to make accessory patio and outdoor dining permanent
• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2023
• Nominations for chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary
• Resolution fixing time, date, and place of regular meetings for 2023
• Resolution approving appointment of board attorney and approving by-laws

The Board held its reorganization meeting to elect officers and appoint an attorney. It approved the 2023 meeting schedule and updated bylaws to change the meeting start time to 8:00 p.m. A public hearing for Porto-Heli, Inc. was carried to February 21, 2023.

• Elected Robert Lesnewich as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected John Keane as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Wolfe, Esq. as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Koontz as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar resolution (6-0)
• Approved resolution for attorney services (6-0)
• Approved bylaws changing meeting time to 8:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes

Planning Board

This is a regular meeting agenda for the New Providence Planning Board. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, including a document for a reorganization meeting dated 1.20.23. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda PDF
• Planning Board Reorganization Meeting (1.20.23) PDF

The Planning Board held a reorganization meeting to elect its officers and appoint an attorney. The board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and amended its bylaws to set meeting times at 8:00 p.m. A public hearing for Porto-Heli, Inc. was carried to February 21, 2023.

• Elected Robert Lesnewich as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected John Keane as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Wolfe, Esq. as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Koontz as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar resolution (6-0)
• Approved resolution for attorney services for Ms. Wolfe (6-0)
• Approved bylaws amendment changing meeting time to 8:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2022

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review planning and engineering documents related to 11 Westview, along with other agenda items. The agenda lists several attached PDFs, including a planning review, an engineering second review, and two items from 2022, but provides no details on the actions to be taken.

• Review of 11 Westview planning documents
• Review of 11 Westview engineering second review (corrected)
• Agenda items BD-OF-ADJ-2022-30 and BD-OF-ADJ-2022-32
• Board reorganization meeting

The Board approved a front-porch addition at 50 Newcomb Drive and the construction of a new two-family home at 11 Westview Avenue. The Board also elected its leadership for the year and approved the 2023 meeting calendar and by-laws.

• Elected William Nadelberg as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Grob as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Wolfe as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Margaret Koontz as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 calendar of meetings (all in favor)
• Approved adoption of Board By-Laws (all in favor)
• Approved front-porch addition at 50 Newcomb Drive (7-0)
• Approved new two-family home at 11 Westview Avenue (7-0)

Borough Council

This Borough Council meeting was adjourned. The agenda included a list of bills payable, community activities, a diversity committee event, a resignation, a local recreation improvement grant, and a Union County cultural and heritage item.

• Bills payable list for 01/04/2023
• Community activities for 01/04/2023
• Diversity committee event on 01/16/2023
• Fitzgerald resignation as program coordinator
• Local recreation improvement grant 2023

The Borough Council passed a consent agenda approving several administrative resolutions. These included funding for a basketball instructor, a grant application for Warner Field, and the payment of bills.

• Approved $208,871.61 in bill payments (Resolution 2022-316)
• Approved salaries for an additional basketball instructor (Resolution 2022-312)
• Authorized application for Local Recreation Improvement Grant 2023 for Warner Field (Resolution 2022-313)
• Accepted resignation of part-time program coordinator Julie Fitzgerald (Resolution 2022-314)
• Approved request to advertise for a Youth Program Coordinator position
• Approved Diversity Committee request to sponsor Martin Luther King Day of Service Event (Resolution 2022-315)

Borough Council

This is the Borough Council's annual organization meeting for 2023. The council will administer oaths, hear the mayor's annual message, and make numerous appointments to boards, committees, and professional positions. They will also vote on a series of routine resolutions covering financial policies, tax matters, and operational procedures for the year.

• Resolution 2023-035 sets delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500, with a 10-day grace period
• Resolution 2023-036 authorizes cancellation of tax overpayments or delinquent amounts under $10
• Resolution 2023-044 is a temporary budget resolution
• Appointments include Borough Attorney Paul Rizzo, Engineer Marie Raffay of Colliers Engineering & Design, and Auditor Wielkotz & Company
• Appointments to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Library Board, and other committees

The Borough Council held its re-organization meeting to swear in elected officials and appoint municipal officers for 2023. A consent agenda containing 71 items, including professional service contracts and administrative resolutions, was approved. Councilman Cumiskey was appointed Council President.

• Appointed Councilman Cumiskey as Council President (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-71, including 31 administrative appointments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-035 setting delinquent tax interest at 8% on first $1,500 and 18% over $1,500
• Approved Resolution 2023-044 temporary budget
• Appointed Matthew Cumiskey as Class III member to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Morgan to the Shared Dispatch Management Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 municipal office holiday schedule (Resolution 2023-051)
• Adopted 2023 rules and order of business and standard operating procedures