North Caldwell public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to hear three applications for variances and approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The public can join the meeting in person at Borough Hall or virtually via a provided link.

• Hear variance application for 207 Smull Avenue
• Hear variance application for 63 Estella Avenue
• Hear variance application for 61 Beachmont Terrace
• Approve minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board unanimously approved the variance application for 63 Estella Avenue, adding several stipulations to correct setbacks and impervious coverage. It also unanimously approved the variance for 207 Smull Avenue with conditions on sidewalk extension, landscaping, and setback correction. The board approved the Glasser memorialization with four affirmative votes and four abstentions, and ratified the October 15, 2025 minutes with five affirmative votes and two abstentions.

• Approved Glasser memorialization (generator variance, 39.45% impervious coverage) – 4 affirmative, 4 abstentions
• Approved Winters variance for 207 Smull Avenue with stipulations (sidewalk extension, landscaping, setback correction) – unanimous 7 votes
• Approved Eisenstein variance for 63 Estella Avenue with six stipulations (setback adjustments, bump‑out corrections, impervious coverage finalization) – unanimous 7 votes
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 – 5 affirmative, 2 abstentions
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several items, including a shared services agreement with the Board of Education to provide Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers for the 2025‑2026 school year. They will also discuss a blasting ordinance, a Fair Share Housing mediation agreement, and a use request for Walker Park. Several budget‑related resolutions and ordinance ratifications will be acted on during the meeting.

• Resolution R-188-2025 – Shared Services Agreement with North Caldwell Board of Education for Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers (2025‑2026 school year)
• Resolution R-189-2025 – Mediation Agreement between the Borough and Fair Share Housing
• Resolution R-185-2025 – Emergency appropriations of less than 3 % of total operating appropriations
• Ordinance O-14-2025 – Ratifies a temporary use agreement
• Blasting Ordinance – item for discussion under Items for Discussion

The council approved a series of resolutions, including the employment of a new police officer, the adoption of temporary‑use and communications‑officer ordinances, and a shared‑services agreement to provide Class III special law‑enforcement officers to the North Caldwell Board of Education for the 2025‑2026 school year. It also approved budget transfers, emergency appropriations, and recognized holiday displays at Walker Park. All actions were adopted unanimously with six affirmative votes.

• Approved Resolution R-180-2025 hiring Probationary Patrol Officer Ariton Ramani (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-14-2025 ratifying temporary use agreement with Transcontinental Gas (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-15-2025 establishing compensation for Communications Officers NJFMBA Local 485 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-188-2025 shared services agreement for Class III special law‑enforcement officers for schools (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-190-2025 recognizing Menorah and Christmas Tree displays at Walker Park (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-181-2025 payment of bills (6‑0)
• Approved multiple budget‑related resolutions (R‑182 to R‑187, R‑189 to R‑193) including budget transfers, emergency appropriations, tax‑lien redemption, finance assistant appointment, and recreation staffing (6‑0)
• Approved minutes from November meetings (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review materials related to the Green Brook Old Mill Bridge. The agenda includes a witness list and technical exhibits regarding cut and fill.

• Review of Green Brook Old Mill Bridge memo
• Review of cut and fill exhibits
• Review of bridge section exhibit
• Review of landowner consent certification

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider three ordinances that amend water billing, sewer billing, and animal control fees, and one ordinance that sets compensation for communications officers for 2025‑2028. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing a change order with AJM Contractors, Inc. for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. Additional consent‑agenda items include a payment resolution, hiring of seasonal recreation soccer referees, and a professional services contract for construction inspection on the East Greenbrook Road resurfacing project.

• Ordinance O-11-2025 – amendment to Chapter 104-6B regarding water billing
• Ordinance O-12-2025 – amendment to Chapter 45-1 regarding sewer billing
• Ordinance O-13-2025 – amendment to §45-1 regarding animal control fees
• Ordinance O-15-2025 – establishes annual compensation for Communications Officers (NJFMBA Local 485) for 2025‑2028
• Resolution R-173-2025 – authorizes a change order with AJM Contractors, Inc. for Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place road improvements

The council unanimously adopted three ordinances updating water billing, sewer billing, and animal control fees. It also approved several resolutions, including payment of bills, a change order for road improvements (3‑1‑1), hiring part‑time recreation soccer referees, and a contract for East Greenbrook Road resurfacing (4‑0‑1). Additionally, a resident’s request to park an RV in the borough lot was granted.

• Adopted Ordinance O-11-2025 (water billing) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-12-2025 (sewer billing) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-13-2025 (animal control fees) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-176-2025 payment of bills – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-173-2025 change order for road improvements – 3‑1‑1
• Approved Resolution R-177-2025 hiring part‑time recreation soccer referees – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution R-178-2025 contract for East Greenbrook Road resurfacing – 4‑0‑1 (recusal)
• Granted RV parking request in borough lot – unanimous (5‑0)

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet on November 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm in person and via video conference. The agenda consists of a series of PDF packets covering project renderings, easements, color elevations, toll introductions, and other planning materials. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda text.

• 8473-OLDMILL-ENTRANCE-DIM._EXHIBIT.PDF
• ACCESS_UTILITY_EASEMENT_WOODMONT.PDF
• CLUBHOUSE_COLOR_ELEVATIONS_1.23.2025.PDF
• GREENBROOK_CC_CARRIAGES_RENDERING_1.16.2025.PDF
• J.PECK_TOLL_INTRODUCTORY_PRESENTATION_7.23.25.PDF

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several resolutions, including a contract with Solutions Architecture for additional facilities evaluation, design study, and budget analysis of the police department headquarters. They will also vote on budget transfers, payment of outstanding bills, a collective bargaining agreement for public safety communications officers, and a change order for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. All items are on the consent and non‑consent agendas for the November 11 meeting.

• Resolution R-167-2025 – approve payment of bills (non‑consent agenda)
• Resolution R-168-2025 – approve 2025 budget transfers (consent agenda)
• Resolution R-170-2025 – authorize professional services contract with Solutions Architecture for police HQ evaluation, design study, and budget analysis
• Resolution R-171-2025 – approve 2025‑2028 collective bargaining agreement for Public Safety Communications Officers (NJFMBA Local No. 485)
• Resolution R-173-2025 – authorize change order with AJM Contractors, Inc. for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place

The council approved Resolution R-167-2025 to pay outstanding bills with six affirmative votes, while one member recused on a specific bill. A consent agenda of seven resolutions (R-168 through R-174) was approved unanimously, covering budget transfers, funding for a police headquarters design study, a contract with Solutions Architecture, a collective bargaining agreement, hiring part‑time dispatchers, and a temporary use agreement. Resolution R-173-2025 for a road improvement change order was tabled to the next meeting. The council also approved Resolution R-175-2025 to hold a closed‑session meeting on litigation.

• Approved Resolution R-167-2025 Payment of Bills (6 votes, one recusal)
• Approved Resolution R-168-2025 2025 Budget Transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-169-2025 Funding for Preliminary Design of Police HQ (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-170-2025 Contract with Solutions Architecture for Police Facilities Study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-171-2025 Public Safety Communications Officers Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-174-2025 Temporary Use Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution R-173-2025 Change Order for Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, Jasmine Place Road Improvements (to next meeting)
• Approved Resolution R-175-2025 Closed Session on Litigation (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will consider several items, including funding for a police department facilities design study, a collective bargaining agreement for communications officers, and a request for temporary workspace access for a stream remediation project. The council will vote on multiple resolutions, notably a budget transfer, a professional services contract with Solutions Architecture for the police headquarters design study, and a change order for road improvements on Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court, and Jasmine Place. An ordinance to ratify a temporary use agreement will also be introduced for a second reading.

• Resolution R-168-2025 – approval of 2025 budget transfers
• Resolution R-170-2025 – award of professional services contract to Solutions Architecture for police HQ design study and budget analysis
• Resolution R-173-2025 – change order with AJM Contractors, Inc. for Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court and Jasmine Place road improvements
• Resolution R-172-2025 – authorization to hire part‑time per diem police dispatchers
• Ordinance O-14-2025 – second reading of temporary use agreement

Mayor & Council

The council approved Resolution R‑166‑2025 to join the NJ Solutions Joint Insurance Fund (5‑1 vote). It also adopted several ordinances amending water billing, sewer billing and animal control fees, each set for a second reading on Nov. 25. Additional resolutions were approved for road improvements, a public works contract, personnel policies, civil‑rights affirmation and municipal consent for Verona Township’s wastewater project. The meeting minutes from September were ratified.

• Approved Resolution R-166-2025 to join NJ Solutions Joint Insurance Fund (5‑1)
• Approved Resolution R-159-2025 authorizing payment of borough bills (6‑0, with recusal)
• Approved Resolution R-160-2025 awarding contract for East Greenbrook Road improvements
• Approved Resolution R-161-2025 appointing Sebastian J. Basile as Maintenance Worker
• Approved Resolution R-162-2025 adopting updated personnel policies
• Approved Resolution R-163-2025 affirming borough civil‑rights policy
• Approved Resolution R-164-2025 providing municipal consent for Verona Township wastewater upgrades
• Introduced Ordinance 0-11-2025 amending water billing (unanimous approval for second reading)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue reviewing the Glasser application for 61 Beachmont Terrace (Block 2002, Lot 27). The board will also consider memorializations for Rotoli at 15 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 9) and DiVincenzo at 2 Oxford Road (Block 1107, Lot 7). Minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Glasser application – 61 Beachmont Terrace (Block 2002, Lot 27) – continued from Sep 17, 2025 meeting
• Memorialization – Rotoli, 15 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 9)
• Memorialization – DiVincenzo, 2 Oxford Road (Block 1107, Lot 7)
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application by Sean and Kristen Glasser for their property at 61 Beachmont Terrace, allowing a 39.45% impervious coverage maximum, a 6.5-foot front gate with 7-foot pillars, a 10-foot outdoor kitchen screening wall, and a 60kW generator. The motion passed 4-1, with Chairman Augustitus voting no. The approval included stipulations on fencing materials, driveway gate swing direction, and HVAC condenser pad size.

• Approved impervious coverage variance up to 39.45% (4-1)
• Approved 6.5-foot front gate with 7-foot stone pillars (4-1)
• Approved 10-foot outdoor kitchen screening wall (4-1)
• Approved 60kW generator with sound enclosure (4-1)
• Stipulated rear fence must be metal or wood, bronze or dark, 5-foot max
• Stipulated driveway gate must swing inward
• Approved memorialization for Rotoli, 15 Squire Hill Road (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved memorialization for DiVincenzo, 2 Oxford Road (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will discuss several agenda items, including a best practices inventory, the 2024 municipal audit, and personnel manual updates. They will consider the Verona Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and additional proposals for the Canterbury and Shenandoah water main replacement. The council will vote on an Animal Control Service Fees ordinance and a Water Billing ordinance. A resolution will authorize a professional services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for funding assistance, land surveying, engineering design, and permitting for the Canterbury and Shenandoah water main projects.

• Resolution R-150-2025: Authorize contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Canterbury and Shenandoah water main replacement services
• Resolution R-155-2025: Authorize a temporary street closure
• Animal Control Service Fees Ordinance
• Water Billing Ordinance
• Verona Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades Project – Municipal Consent

The council adopted a professional‑services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers for the Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive water‑main replacement projects. It also certified the 2024 annual audit, approved the audit corrective‑action plan, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. A temporary street closure and a closed‑session meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

• Approved Resolution R-150-2025 A awarding a professional‑services contract to Suburban Consulting Engineers (6 votes)
• Approved Resolution R-155-2025 A authorizing a temporary street closure (6 votes)
• Approved Resolution R-156-2025 A certifying the 2024 annual audit (6 votes)
• Approved Resolution R-157-2025 A approving the 2024 audit corrective‑action plan (6 votes)
• Approved Resolution R-154-2025 A approving payment of bills (6 votes; Councilman Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering bills)
• Approved Resolution R-158-2025 A authorizing a closed‑session meeting (6 votes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. (6 votes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss general items, resolutions, and applications. The scheduled application for Toll NJ LLC has been requested for adjournment until November 17, 2025.

• Toll NJ LLC application adjournment requested until 11/17/2025

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will discuss a Halloween road closure request and the Walker Park use fee schedule. Two ordinances will be heard: one amending officer compensation and another authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement. A resolution will be adopted to approve payment of bills, and raffle and bingo license applications will be considered.

• Ordinance O-9-2025: amend annual compensation of certain officers and employees
• Ordinance O-10-2025: authorize a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement
• Resolution R-152-2025: approve payment of bills
• Halloween Road Closure Request
• Walker Park Use Fee Schedule

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0-9-2025 to amend annual compensation for certain officers and employees. It also approved Ordinance 0-10-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement by a 4‑1 vote. Additionally, the council approved Resolution R-152-2025 for payment of bills (5‑0, one recusal) and unanimously approved three raffle/bingo license applications.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-9-2025 amending officer compensation (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 0-10-2025 authorizing small wireless facilities right‑of‑way (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution R-152-2025 payment of bills (5‑0, Councilman Tilton recused on one bill)
• Approved Raffle License RA-6-2025 for West Essex Cheerleading Booster Club (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Raffle License RA-7-2025 for West Essex Cheerleading Booster Club (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Bingo License BA-1-2025 for West Essex Cheerleading Booster Club (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting (4‑0 with 1 abstention)
• Opened and closed public comment periods unanimously

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three variance applications for 15 Squire Hill Road, 2 Oxford Road, and 61 Beachmont Terrace. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Application – Rotoli, 15 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 9)
• Application – DiVincenzo, 2 Oxford Road (Block 1107, Lot 7)
• Application – Glasser, 61 Beachmont Terrace (Block 2002, Lot 27)
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board approved the Rotoli pool variance, reducing the pool size and adding storm‑water measures, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the DiVincenzo driveway and retaining‑wall variance, imposing conditions such as limiting impervious coverage to 38.7% and adding a timber guiderail, with the motion carried. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Rotoli pool variance with conditions, 5‑0 unanimous
• Approved DiVincenzo driveway/retaining‑wall variance with conditions, motion carried

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss sanitary sewer manhole inserts and the Walker Park House. The body is deciding on a professional services contract for water main replacement design and a raffle license application.

• Contract for Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Canterbury Drive and Shenandoah Drive water main replacement
• Raffle License Application RA-5-2025 for West Essex Cheerleading Booster 50/50 Raffle
• Discussion of Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inserts
• Discussion of Walker Park House
• Executive session regarding Fourth Round Fair Share Housing litigation

The council approved Resolution R-149-2025 to pay outstanding bills with six affirmative votes, while Councilman Tilton recused on the Boswell Engineering portion. A raffle license for the West Essex Cheerleading Booster 50/50 raffle was approved unanimously. The council also authorized a closed‑session meeting for litigation matters (Resolution R-151-2025) with six unanimous votes. Two items—the Canterbury/Shenandoah water main design and a professional services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers—were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Resolution R-149-2025 (payment of bills) – six affirmative votes (Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering)
• Approved Raffle License Application RA-5-2025 – unanimous six votes
• Approved Resolution R-151-2025 (authorize closed session for litigation) – unanimous six votes
• Tabled Water Main Replacement Design for Canterbury Drive & Shenandoah Drive – postponed to next meeting
• Tabled Resolution R-150-2025 (professional services contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers) – postponed to future meeting
• Approved motions to open and close public comment – unanimous six votes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a conference meeting to discuss an item regarding 659 Mountain Ave. ahead of a public hearing on October 20, 2025. An application for Toll NJ LLC has been adjourned to October 6, 2025, at the applicant's request.

• Discussion of 659 Mountain Ave.
• Adjournment of Toll NJ LLC application to October 6, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider one application and review memorializations for three properties. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting.

• Application for 15 Squire Hill Road (Block 1905, Lot 9)
• Memorialization for Little Brook Montessori School, 359 Central Avenue
• Memorialization for 66 Stanley Road (Block 2111, Lot 6)
• Memorialization for 16 Hemlock Drive (Block 500, Lot 14)

The Zoning Board approved three memorialization resolutions—for Little Brook Montessori School, Joffe, and Shah—each with six affirmative votes and one abstention. The board also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting with the same vote count. The pool and spa variance application was postponed to the September 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Little Brook Montessori School memorialization (6-1)
• Approved Joffe memorialization (6-1)
• Approved Shah memorialization (6-1)
• Approved July 15 minutes (6-1)
• Postponed Rotoli pool and spa variance application to Sep 17, 2025
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a right-of-way agreement for small wireless communications facilities and a contract for Liberty Park Field House reconstruction. The body will also introduce an ordinance to amend officer and employee compensation.

• Ordinance O-10-2025: Small Wireless Communications Facilities Right-of-Way Agreement
• Resolution R-147-2025: Professional services contract with Petry Engineering, LLC for Liberty Park Field House reconstruction
• Ordinance O-9-2025: Amending annual compensation of certain officers and employees
• Verizon Wireless Small Cell Antenna Presentation
• Appointment of Eliana Albert as Recreation Program Manager/Municipal Alliance Coordinator

The Council approved Eagle Scout Sam Awad's proposal to build and install two picnic tables at Walker Park. The Mayor announced the closure of borough offices and trash collection for the Labor Day holiday and promoted upcoming community events. The Council also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved Eagle Scout proposal to install two picnic tables at Walker Park
• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (5 affirmative votes, unanimous)
• Closed public comment period (unanimously approved)
• Scheduled public hearing on the small wireless facility ordinance for September 24, 2025

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet to discuss resolutions and applications. The primary action item on the agenda is a hearing or application regarding 659 Mountain Avenue.

• Application/Preliminary Hearing for 659 Mountain Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss resolutions, memorializations, and applications. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Toll NJ LLC

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear applications for properties on Central Avenue, Stanley Road, and Hemlock Drive. The board will also consider a memorialization for a property on Vale Place.

• Application for Little Brook Montessori, 359 Central Avenue
• Application for Joffe, 66 Stanley Road
• Application for Shah, 16 Hemlock Drive
• Memorialization for Barnes, 6 Vale Place

The Zoning Board approved the application from Little Brook Montessori, LLC to open a for‑profit preschool in the lower‑level classroom of Notre Dame Church. The motion, made by Vice Chairman Paulo and seconded by Ms. Dooskin, passed with seven affirmative votes and no dissent. Approval was granted with specific traffic‑flow conditions, signage variance, and a requirement that the premises be used by the for‑profit entity and comply with all agency regulations.

• Approved Little Brook Montessori variance with conditions (7‑0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss water utility improvements and general borough upgrades. The meeting includes a presentation by Verizon Wireless regarding small cell antennas and a review of several bond ordinances.

• Bond Ordinance BO-2-2025 for $2,000,000 in water utility improvements
• Bond Ordinance BO-3-2025 appropriating $1,151,514 for various borough improvements
• Ordinance O-7-2025 regarding an easement agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
• Ordinance O-8-2025 amending vehicle crash report fees
• Discussion regarding the Grande (Fat) Buddha Liquor License

The council unanimously adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑2‑2025, authorizing $2,000,000 in bonds for water‑utility improvements. It also adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑3‑2025 for $1,151,514 of improvements and Ordinance O‑7‑2025 approving an easement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline. The meeting minutes were approved with five votes and one abstention, and public comment was closed unanimously.

• Approved June 10 & 24 meeting minutes (5‑yes, 1‑abstention)
• Closed public comment (unanimous)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑2‑2025 authorizing $2,000,000 bonds (5‑yes)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance BO‑3‑2025 authorizing $1,151,514 (5‑yes)
• Adopted Ordinance O‑7‑2025 easement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (5‑yes)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Bond Ordinance BO‑2‑2025 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Bond Ordinance BO‑3‑2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for Ordinance O‑8‑2025 amending vehicle crash fee code (unanimous)

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet to discuss the completeness of two specific applications. The board will also handle routine approvals of minutes and resolutions.

• Discussion of incomplete letter for 35 Grandview Ave
• Discussion of completeness letter for Toll NJ LLC

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider awarding a contract for water main improvements and updating the borough's accident report fee ordinance. The body is also deciding on a housing plan endorsement and an interlocal agreement for animal sheltering services.

• Contract award for East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place Water Main Improvements
• Ordinance O-8-2025 to amend accident report fees
• Ordinance O-5-2025 regarding annual compensation for certain officers and employees
• Interlocal Agreement with West Orange for animal facility sheltering services
• On-street parking permit for 56 Stanley Road

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for two properties and review memorializations for three others. The board will also vote on the approval of the May 21, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Application: Little Brook Montessori, 359 Central Avenue
• Application: Barnes, 6 Vale Place
• Memorialization: Elhai, 34 Deer Trail Road
• Memorialization: Prima Properties, 165 Grandview Avenue
• Memorialization: 715 Main Street, LLC, 715 Main Street

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment heard the D1 use and sign variance request for Little Brook Montessori at 359 Central Avenue. After discussion of parking, traffic flow, and the need for notice to Essex County, the Chairman suggested the application be adjourned to obtain proper county notice and address drop‑off concerns. No vote was recorded and the variance was not approved at this meeting.

• Application adjourned for further notice (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board will meet to discuss applications and action items. The agenda includes a review of the North Caldwell Housing Element & Fair Share Plan and a matter regarding 35 Hamilton Drive East.

• Application for 35 Hamilton Drive East (NCBOE)
• North Caldwell Housing Element & Fair Share Plan

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss a traffic signal at Mountain Avenue and Gould Avenue. The body is introducing ordinances for water utility and borough improvements, as well as an easement agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC. Several resolutions regarding school security and grants are also on the agenda.

• Bond Ordinance BO-2-2025: $2,000,000 for water utility improvements
• Bond Ordinance BO-3-2025: $1,151,514 for various borough improvements
• Resolution R-112-2025: Note for Water Bank Construction Financing Program up to $3,200,000
• Ordinance O-7-2025: Easement agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company, LLC
• Resolutions R-110-2025 and R-111-2025: Shared services for Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers for West Essex Regional School District

The council unanimously approved three bond ordinances to finance water utility improvements and other capital projects, and approved an easement-use agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Company that includes a $7,500 fee. A consent agenda containing eight resolutions—covering a shared‑services agreement with the West Essex Regional School District, employment of special law‑enforcement officers, a water‑bank note up to $3.2 million, revenue items for drunk‑driving enforcement and recycling, and two liquor‑license renewals—was also approved. All motions received five affirmative votes.

• Approved Bond Ordinance BO-2-2025 authorizing $2,000,000 for water utility improvements (5-0)
• Approved Bond Ordinance BO-3-2025 authorizing $1,151,514 for various improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 0-6-2025 for various capital items (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 0-7-2025 easement-use agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co., includes $7,500 fee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-110-2025 shared services agreement with West Essex Regional School District for SLEO Class III officers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-112-2025 water‑bank construction financing note up to $3,200,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-113-2025 insertion of revenue item for 2025 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-118-2025 payment of bills (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, introduce an ordinance on employee compensation, and vote on several contracts. The meeting includes committee reports and public comment periods but no major policy decisions.

• Award contract to HBC Company, Inc. for generator installation and driveway resurfacing at Skyline Drive Water Tank
• Approve professional services contract with Suburban Engineering Consultants for water main replacement project on East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place
• Approve professional services contract with Suburban Engineering Consultants for water system risk and resiliency assessment
• Introduce Ordinance O-5-2025 to amend annual compensation for certain borough officers and employees
• Authorize on-street parking permit for residence at 56 Stanley Road

The North Caldwell Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 0-5-2025 to amend officer compensation. It approved Resolution R-101-2025 for payment of bills (5 votes, with Councilman Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering). The council also unanimously approved several consent‑agenda resolutions covering a generator contract, water‑system services, on‑street parking, tax bill mailing, and a swim‑team coach hire. An executive‑session resolution (R-109-2025) to negotiate the Just Jersey Food Truck Festival contract was also approved unanimously.

• Ordinance 0-5-2025 (officer compensation) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-101-2025 (payment of bills) approved with five votes; Councilman Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering bills
• Resolution R-102-2025 (generator installation contract) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-103-2025 (water main construction inspection services) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-104-2025 (water system risk and resiliency assessment) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-105-2025 (on‑street parking permit for 56 Stanley Road) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-106-2025 (third‑quarter 2025 tax bill mailing) approved unanimously (5 votes)
• Resolution R-109-2025 (closed session for Just Jersey Food Truck Festival negotiations) approved unanimously (5 votes)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for two properties and review memorializations for two others. The board will also vote on the approval of the April 9, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Application: Prima Properties, 165 Grandview Avenue (Block 2006, Lot 20)
• Application: 715 Main Street (Block 2103, Lot 3)
• Memorialization: Lee, 1 Fairview Drive (Block 1505, Lot 19)
• Memorialization: Elhai, 34 Deer Trail Road (Block 603, Lot 10)

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed a variance application for 165 Grandview Avenue. The board heard testimony from the applicant, an engineer, and members of the public, and discussed technical and zoning issues. No vote or formal decision was recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting agenda consists of a single item: a Flood Hazard Area Applicability Determination letter from NJ DEP dated October 23, 2023. The letter, concerning property at Lot 38, Block 1302 in North Caldwell, concludes that the stream on the property is a regulated feature with a riparian zone.

• Determination that stream on unnamed tributary to Green Brook is regulated
• Applicant: Stefanie Gurkoff
• File No. 0715-23-0001.1 APD 230001
• Letter from NJ DEP Supervising Engineer Dennis Contois

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are holding a special budget meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss the Capital Budget.

• Discussion of Capital Budget

The council unanimously adopted the 2025 Municipal Budget and approved an amendment to the capital budget. All items on the consent agenda—including water rate changes, a tax‑lien redemption, an interlocal payroll agreement, pool staffing and concessions, fireworks monitor stipends, and raffle licenses—were approved. A resolution to pay outstanding bills was passed, with Councilman Tilton recusing himself on the Boswell Engineering items. The body also authorized a closed‑session meeting and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted 2025 Municipal Budget (Resolution R-90-2025) – unanimous with six (6) affirmative votes
• Amended Capital Budget (Resolution R-100-2025) – unanimous with six (6) affirmative votes
• Approved consent agenda items (Resolutions R-91‑R-97, RA-2, RA-3) – unanimous with six (6) affirmative votes
• Approved payment of bills (Resolution R-98-2025) – six votes; Councilman Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering bills
• Authorized closed‑session meeting (Resolution R-99-2025) – unanimous with six (6) affirmative votes
• Approved public‑hearing procedures for the budget (Resolutions R-89, open, close) – unanimous with six (6) affirmative votes

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget. The body will also discuss water system resiliency and various community pool appointments and contracts.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Resolution R-91-2025 to fix water rates
• Interlocal Agreement with Township of West Caldwell for payroll services
• Contract for food and beverage concessions at North Caldwell Community Pool with Elite Concessions, LLC
• Discussion of Skyline Drive Water Tower hazard mitigation generator and road resurfacing bids

The council approved funding for several capital projects, including repaving Amelia Street and Rickland Drive using NJDOT grant money, a $100,000 design allocation for Park Place stream‑erosion repairs, and purchases of radios, hoses and network equipment. It also approved building‑grounds upgrades such as a vehicle‑maintenance lift and a scanner/plotter, and recreation fence and net repairs. Items like the police headquarters rug and tile request, the dispatch‑equipment upgrade, the Liberty Field parking lot reconstruction, and the Smull Avenue sidewalk project were tabled. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved funding for Amelia Street and Rickland Drive repaving (NJDOT grant)
• Approved $100,000 design allocation for Park Place Stream erosion repairs
• Approved purchase of radios, pages, hoses and other police equipment
• Approved SonicWall upgrade, lightning detector replacement and network hardware
• Approved building‑grounds upgrades: vehicle‑maintenance lift and scanner/plotter; soft‑cost financing approved
• Approved recreation fencing repairs and netting using residual Liberty Park and Firemen’s Field bond funds
• Tabled rug and tile purchase for police headquarters pending design review
• Tabled reconstruction of Liberty Field parking lot pending a complete construction plan

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council met for a Special Capital Budget session on April 22, 2025. Motions to open and close public comment were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously with six affirmative votes. No capital budget projects were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Opened public comment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment (unanimous)
• Opened second public comment period (unanimous)
• Closed second public comment period (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Mayor & Council

This is a special budget meeting where the North Caldwell Mayor and Council will discuss the capital budget. Public comments are invited on agenda items and any subject. A regular meeting follows immediately at 6:30 pm.

• Discussion of capital budget (no specific projects or amounts listed in the agenda)

The council adopted Ordinance 0‑4‑2025, amending the borough code to adopt Chapter 100 on towing, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan, reappointed the municipal humane law enforcement officer, and authorized a closed‑session meeting to discuss water rates and the Green Brook Country Club agreement. Minutes from prior meetings were approved and a resolution on bill payments was removed from the consent agenda for individual consideration.

• Adopt Ordinance 0-4-2025 (towing) – unanimous 6‑0
• Approve Resolution R-86-2025 (adopt 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan) – unanimous 6‑0
• Approve Resolution R-87-2025 (reappoint Tyler Johnson as municipal humane law enforcement officer) – unanimous 6‑0
• Approve Resolution R-88-2025 (authorize closed session on water rates and Green Brook agreement) – unanimous 6‑0
• Remove Resolution R-85-2025 (payment of bills) from consent agenda for individual vote – approved 6‑0 (Tilton recused on Boswell Engineering bills)
• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 – 5 affirmative votes, 1 abstention
• Approve minutes from March 19, 2025 – unanimous 6‑0
• Approve minutes from March 25, 2025 – 5 affirmative votes, 1 abstention

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural, with no applications or action items scheduled. Discussions are planned for 25 East Greenbrook and Toll NJ I, LLC (Green Brook Country Club), but no action will be taken. The board will also receive the Zoning Board's 2024 annual report.

• 25 East Greenbrook (No Action to be taken)
• Toll NJ I, LLC. Green Brook Country Club (No Action to be taken)
• Zoning Board 2024 Annual Report

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three applications: a request for adjournment from Prima Properties at 165 Grandview Avenue, and applications from Lee at 1 Fairview Drive and Elhai at 34 Deer Trail Road. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for a prior case (Gesualdo at 12 Roosevelt Boulevard) and approve minutes from March 19, 2025. No new testimony will be heard after 10:00 PM.

• Prima Properties, 165 Grandview Ave – request for adjournment
• Lee, 1 Fairview Dr – application (detail not specified)
• Elhai, 34 Deer Trail Rd – application (detail not specified)
• Gesualdo, 12 Roosevelt Blvd – memorialization (resolution of prior decision)
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025

The Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed two variance applications, including a detailed proposal for a kitchen and bedroom addition at 1 Fairview Drive. A motion was made to approve the Fairview Drive application with stipulations, but no vote or final decision was recorded. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2025 Municipal Budget and discuss a water rate increase. The body is also reviewing bids for municipal mowing, tennis lessons, and a wireless communications lease.

• Resolution R-76-2025: Introduction of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Discussion of water rate increase
• Resolution R-80-2025: Professional services contract with Boswell Engineering, Inc. for Fox Run, Sleepy Hollow Court and Jasmine Place Improvements Project
• Resolution R-82-2025: Lease of real property for wireless communications equipment at Mountain Avenue and Arbor Road (Block 204, Lot 1)
• Resolution R-83-2025: Contract for youth and adult instructional tennis clinics at North Caldwell Tennis and Pickleball Complex

The Borough Council approved the 2025 municipal budget (Resolution R-76-2025) with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved several consent‑agenda items, including payment of bills, school‑tax deferrals, a mowing contract, and a lease for a wireless communications antenna (the latter passed 4‑2). The contract for youth and adult tennis clinics was tabled, and the mayor vetoed Ordinance O-3-2025 that would have allowed Verizon to install small‑cell antennas on new poles.

• Mayor vetoed Ordinance O-3-2025 (Verizon small‑cell antenna) – vetoed
• Approved Resolution R-76-2025 (2025 Municipal Budget) – 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R-77-2025 (Payment of Bills) – 6‑0
• Approved Resolution R-80-2025 (Boswell Engineering contract) – 5‑1 abstention
• Approved Resolution R-82-2025 (Lease for wireless antenna) – 4‑2
• Approved Resolution R-81-2025 (Mowing and trimming contract) – unanimous
• Tabled Resolution R-83-2025 (Youth and Adult Tennis Clinics) – unanimous
• Tabled Tennis Lessons vendor appointment – no vote recorded

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance O-4-2025, which would add a new chapter on towing to the borough code. The consent agenda includes resolutions to adopt the 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan and reappoint a municipal humane law enforcement officer. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contract negotiations on water rates.

• Ordinance O-4-2025: Adding Chapter 100 (Towing) to the borough code – second reading/public hearing
• Resolution R-86-2025: Adopting the 2025 Essex County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution R-87-2025: Reappointing Tyler Johnson as Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer
• Executive session (Resolution R-88-2025) to discuss water rate contract negotiations
• Monthly reports from Police, Fire, Engineering/DPW, Tax Collector, and Recreation Director

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance O-3-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right-of-way agreement. They will also introduce an ordinance adopting a towing chapter (O-4-2025). The consent agenda includes a resolution awarding a professional services contract to Boswell Engineering for East Greenbrook Road paving design, among other items. Various departmental reports for February 2025 will be received.

• Public hearing on Ordinance O-3-2025, authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right-of-way agreement
• Introduction of Ordinance O-4-2025, amending code to adopt Chapter 100 on towing
• Resolution R-72-2025 authorizing professional services contract with Boswell Engineering for East Greenbrook Road paving design
• Resolution R-73-2025 appointing Stacey Garb as part-time Finance Department Administrative Assistant
• Resolution R-74-2025 extending the 2025 municipal budget deadline per Local Finance Notice #LFN-2024-20

The Borough adopted Ordinance O-3-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right‑of‑way agreement with Verizon. It also adopted Ordinance O-4-2025 amending the towing code and set a second‑reading hearing for April 22, 2025. Several consent‑agenda resolutions covering budget transfers, a finance staff appointment, a budget deadline extension, bill payments and a professional services contract were approved. The minutes from the February meetings were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance O-3-2025 authorizing Verizon right‑of‑way agreement (4‑0 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance O-4-2025 amending Chapter 100 (towing) and set second reading for April 22, 2025 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution R-70-2025 approving payment of bills (4‑0 vote, 1 recusal)
• Approved Resolution R-72-2025 authorizing contract with Boswell Engineering for East Greenbrook Road paving design (4‑0 vote, 1 recusal)
• Approved Resolution R-71-2025 approving 2024 budget transfers (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution R-73-2025 appointing Stacey Garb as part‑time finance department administrative assistant (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Resolution R-74-2025 extending the 2025 municipal budget deadline per LFN‑2024‑20 (5‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes from the February 11 and February 25 meetings (4‑0 vote)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting hearing two variance applications. Prima Properties seeks a lot frontage variance at 165 Grandview Avenue. Gesualdo seeks front yard and side yard setback variances at 12 Roosevelt Boulevard. The board will also memorialize a prior decision and approve minutes.

• Public hearing for Prima Properties lot frontage variance at 165 Grandview Avenue (Block 2006, Lot 20)
• Public hearing for Gesualdo front and side yard setback variances at 12 Roosevelt Boulevard (Block 405, Lot 12)
• Memorialization of Sommerman decision at 26 Cypress Avenue (Block 902, Lot 29)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025

The Zoning Board approved the Gesualdo application for front‑yard and side‑yard setbacks, adding three specific stipulations. The Board also approved a memorialization for 26 Cypress Avenue and corrected the February 15 minutes. The Prima Properties application was postponed to the April 9 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved memorialization for 26 Cypress Avenue (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved corrected minutes from Feb. 15, 2025 (5 affirmative votes)
• Approved Gesualdo variances with stipulations to revise setbacks and dry‑well design (5 affirmative votes)
• Adjourned Prima Properties application to Apr. 9, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (5 affirmative votes)

Mayor & Council

This is a special budget meeting where the Mayor and Council will discuss the operating budget. They will also hold a closed session to discuss employee compensation. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda items and any subject.

• Discussion of the operating budget
• Resolution R-69-2025 to hold closed session for employee compensation discussion

The council unanimously adopted Resolution R-69-2025 A authorizing a closed‑session meeting on personnel employee compensation, with five affirmative votes. Public comment was opened and closed by unanimous motions. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous five‑vote motion.

• Approved Resolution R-69-2025 A to hold closed session on employee compensation (5‑0)
• Opened public comment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Mayor & Council

The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will hold a conference meeting with a public hearing on Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025, which supplements a prior bond to fund water main and road improvements on East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place. The council will also discuss permitting for a snack bar and food trucks during an NCBSA tournament and a speed study on Mountain Avenue. Consent agenda items include hiring a temporary part-time violations clerk for a shared court and other routine approvals.

• Public hearing on Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025 for East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place water main and road improvements
• Discussion of NCBSA Tournament – Liberty Snack Bar and Food Truck Permitting
• Discussion of Mountain Avenue Speed Study
• Resolution R-67-2025 authorizing employment of Lenieka Campbell as temporary part-time violations clerk for shared court
• Resolution R-65-2025 approving payment of bills (no amount specified)

The Mayor and Council adopted Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025, supplementing BO-3-2024 for East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place water main and road improvements, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. They also approved a consent agenda including bill payments, a petty cash custodian change, and a temporary part-time violations clerk hire. The council granted the North Caldwell Knights Baseball Association permission to use the Liberty Park snack stand, waived the food license fee, and allowed a food truck at Firemen's Field for a tournament. A speed study on Mountain Avenue was discussed, with further evaluation deferred until after a traffic signal installation.

• Adopted Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025 for East Greenbrook Road and Mountain Place water main and road improvements (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: R-65-2025 (payment of bills), R-66-2025 (petty cash custodian change), R-67-2025 (temporary part-time violations clerk hire) (5-0)
• Granted NCBSA requests for Liberty Park snack stand use, food license fee waiver, and food truck operation at Firemen's Field parking lot
• Authorized closed session via R-68-2025 for litigation and attorney-client privilege regarding Green Brook Country Club (5-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances regarding 2025 budget appropriation limits and employee compensation. The body will also discuss recreation fees and motor vehicle accident analysis. Additional actions include appointing a part-time Chief Finance Officer.

• Ordinance O-1-2025: Exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for 2025
• Ordinance O-2-2025: Amend annual compensation for certain officers and employees
• Ordinance O-3-2025: Authorize a Small Wireless Communications Facilities Right of Way Agreement
• Resolution R-61-2025: Appoint Richard Mondelli as part-time Chief Finance Officer
• Resolution R-63-2025: Fix fees for certain 2025 recreation programs

The Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance O-1-2025, which establishes a cap bank allowing the Borough to potentially increase the tax levy by up to 3.5% for 2025, though the ordinance does not mandate the increase. The Council also adopted Ordinance O-2-2025 amending annual compensation for certain officers and employees, and introduced Ordinance O-3-2025 authorizing a small wireless communications facilities right-of-way agreement. Recreation program fees for 2025, including pool memberships and camp registrations, were approved via consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance O-1-2025 establishing cap bank for 2025 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-2-2025 amending officer/employee compensation (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-3-2025 for small wireless facilities right-of-way agreement (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution R-59-2025 for bill payments, except Boswell Engineering bill (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including part-time finance assistant, CFO appointment, cell phone stipends, and 2025 recreation fees (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 7 and January 28, 2025 meetings (6-0)
• Approved tennis/pickleball court signage renderings and center court dedication to Jon Rapkin

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for property variances and review memorializations. The board is also scheduled to vote on the approval of the 2024 Annual Report.

• Side yard setback and lot coverage application for 26 Cypress Avenue
• Adjournment request for 165 Grandview Avenue regarding lot frontage
• Memorializations for 19 Hilltop Drive and 3 Harvest Lane
• Resolution R-5-2025 to approve the 2024 Annual Report

The Zoning Board approved Jennifer Sommerman's application for a rear addition at 26 Cypress Avenue, granting a side yard setback variance and a lot coverage variance. The approval includes stipulations for adding a drywell and correcting setback measurements. The board also approved two memorializing resolutions and the 2024 annual report.

• Approved Sommerman addition with side yard setback and lot coverage variances (7-0)
• Approved memorialization for Segermeister at 19 Hilltop Drive (7-0)
• Approved memorialization for Venkateswaran/Srinivasan at 3 Harvest Lane (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5-2025 for 2024 Annual Report (7-0)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss a 2029 tax revaluation and various infrastructure projects. The body is taking action on recreation fees, police staffing, and a sewer service contract. A bond ordinance for East Greenbrook Road water main and road improvements is scheduled for introduction.

• Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025 for East Greenbrook Road Water Main and Road Improvements
• Resolution R-56-2025 fixing 2025 fees for Tennis/Pickleball non-resident memberships, Summer Fun, and Kiddie Camp
• Resolution R-53-2025 authorizing bids for Cell Tower Co-Location
• Resolution R-51-2025 for an Amended and Restated Customer Service Sewer Contract
• Discussion of Essex County Board of Taxation Order to Revalue for 2029 Tax Year

The Council introduced Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025 to supplement funding for the East Greenbrook Road water main and road improvements, with a public hearing set for March 11, 2025. It also approved a resolution recognizing a crescent moon display at Walker Park for Ramadan, and authorized bids for cell tower co-location. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a tort claim form update and recreation fee changes.

• Introduced Bond Ordinance BO-1-2025 for East Greenbrook Road improvements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-57-2025 recognizing crescent moon at Walker Park for Ramadan (6-0)
• Authorized advertisement and receipt of bids for cell tower co-location (4-2)
• Approved amended sewer contract with customer service (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted tort claim form update (consent agenda)
• Set non-resident tennis/pickleball and camp fees (consent agenda)
• Authorized hiring of part-time dispatcher and seasonal employees (consent agenda)

Mayor & Council

The council will hear a presentation on the Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation from the Borough Planner and Special Counsel. They will consider a resolution committing to those obligations, along with other actions including appointments to planning and zoning boards, a cap bank ordinance, and fixing recreation fees. Items for discussion include Mountain Avenue Field improvements and Ramadan recognition.

• Presentation on Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation by Borough Planner and Special Counsel
• Resolution R-41-2025 committing to present and prospective need affordable housing obligations
• Appointments to Planning Board (Scott Fishbone, Ted Roth) and Zoning Board (Bob Augustitus, Rick Berger)
• Ordinance O-1-2025 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for 2025
• Ordinance O-2-2025 amending annual compensation of certain officers and employees

The Council adopted Resolution R-41-2025, committing to the state-assigned Fourth Round affordable housing obligation of 118 prospective need units, with the understanding the number could be revised after a vacant land analysis. The Council also discussed the Mountain Avenue Field improvement options after Essex County withdrew its proposal, with residents voicing opposition to deeding the property to the County. No final decision was made on the field. The Council also approved several appointments, ordinances for introduction, and other resolutions.

• Adopted Resolution R-41-2025 committing to Fourth Round affordable housing obligation (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 0-1-2025 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 0-2-2025 amending compensation of certain officers and employees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-43-2025 appointing Glenn Domenick as ADA Coordinator (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution R-44-2025 accepting donation from the Wilbur family (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Land Use Board re-appointments (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda with 6 resolutions (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application from NC Holdings LLC for minor site plan approval and variances to convert a former bank building at 27-29 Bloomfield Avenue into a retail store selling wine, beer, and spirits. The property is in the Office Zone District, where retail is a permitted use. The applicant seeks approval for building modifications and two monument signs, and notes several pre-existing non-conforming conditions including reduced frontage, setbacks, and high impervious coverage.

• Applicant NC Holdings LLC requests minor site plan approval for a retail liquor store at 27-29 Bloomfield Avenue (Block 100, Lot 2).
• Variances sought for existing non-conforming conditions: minimum lot frontage (127.08 ft vs. required 150 ft), front yard setback (17.4 ft vs. 20 ft), side yard setback (2.68 ft vs. 10 ft), and impervious coverage (80% vs. allowed 35%).
• Proposal includes two monument signs as depicted in the site plan (Drawing Z-2.0).
• Applicant notes the property was previously a bank building; site plan includes a floor plan and zoning data (Drawing Z-1.0).
• Hearing includes testimony from applicant's architect and planning expert to satisfy positive and negative criteria under the Municipal Land Use Law.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The North Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for a pool, patio, and associated improvements at 19 Hilltop Drive, with conditions including perc test results and plan revisions. The board also approved a deck variance for 3 Harvest Lane, and reorganized with new officers and professional appointments.

• Approved pool/patio variance at 19 Hilltop Drive with conditions (6-1, one abstention)
• Approved deck variance at 3 Harvest Lane with conditions (7-0)
• Reappointed Bob Augustitus as Chairperson (7-0)
• Reappointed Mr. Paulo as Vice-Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved Lisa Thompson as Board Attorney (7-0)
• Approved Paul Ferriero as Board Engineer (7-0)
• Approved Tami Michelotti as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (7-0)

Planning Board

The North Caldwell Planning Board held its 2025 reorganization meeting, unanimously re-electing Joseph Brower as chairman and James Campbell as vice chairman. The board also unanimously re-appointed John Dusinberre as attorney and Boswell Engineering as engineer, and adopted the 2025 meeting calendar. A motion to memorialize comments on the Board of Education's Grandview Avenue driveway passed with two abstentions. No applications were heard; the NC Holdings application was scheduled for January 27, and the Pavel application was postponed.

• Re-elected Joseph Brower as chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected James Campbell as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Re-appointed John Dusinberre as Planning Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Boswell Engineering as Planning Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Planning Board calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted memorializing report on BOE driveway comments (passed, 2 abstentions)

Mayor & Council

The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilwoman Johanna Stroever and Councilman Kenneth Tilton. The council approved numerous professional services contracts, municipal appointments, and routine resolutions, including a temporary budget for 2025. Councilman Floria-Callori was elected Council President.

• Swore in Councilwoman Johanna Stroever and Councilman Kenneth Tilton
• Elected Councilman Floria-Callori as Council President (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved professional services contracts for attorney, auditor, planner, and others (unanimous)
• Approved special engineering services contract (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved insurance risk management consulting contract (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointments of municipal officials including Borough Engineer and Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Board and Zoning Board appointments (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary budget for 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct its 2025 reorganization, including the appointment of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, attorney, engineer, and secretary. The board will also hear applications and memorializations for specific residential properties.

• Application for 19 Hilltop Drive (adjourned from December 2024)
• Application for 3 Harvest Lane
• Adjournment request for 165 Grandview Avenue
• Memorialization for 576 Mountain Avenue
• Memorialization for 18 Birchwood Road