Washington public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on December 20, 2022. The agenda provides a link to the meeting audio and a PDF of the agenda document, but no specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the text provided.

• Meeting audio available as MP3
• Agenda document available as PDF

The Borough Council approved a settlement to resolve an employment-related claim from a prior employee. The council also authorized several tax certificate redemptions and a grant submission for drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

• Approved $15,000 settlement for employment claim by Gary Masenior (5-0)
• Authorized strategic plan submission for Municipal Alliance grant for FY 2024 (5-0)
• Approved voiding and replacing check #14622 for $713,093.52 (5-0)
• Approved tax certificate redemption for 84 W Stewart St ($3,463.43) (5-0)
• Approved tax certificate redemption for 7 Gibson Place ($916.17) (5-0)
• Approved tax certificate redemption for 15 Carlton Ave ($2,153.25) (5-0)
• Approved tax certificate redemption for 24 W Stewart St ($14,837.02) (5-0)
• Approved tax certificate redemption for 33-39 W Church St ($6,998.35) (5-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission approved using the remaining budget balance to purchase a tree from Donaldsons Farm. Other actions included updating the vendor list and adding a property to the maintenance list.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (3-0-2)
• Added Rich Tree Service to vendor list
• Added 124 Wayne to maintenance list
• Approved use of remaining budget balance to buy a tree from Donaldsons Farm (5-0-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public meeting to consider a second reading of Ordinance 2022-13, which amends the municipal salary ordinance, and to vote on a series of resolutions including budget transfers, tax certificate redemptions, and refunds. The agenda also includes appointments, a handicap parking zone support resolution, and acceptance of a $10,000 emergency management grant. Most items are routine administrative actions, with the salary ordinance and budget transfers being the most consequential.

• Ordinance 2022-13 amending salary ordinance 2022-11, with Confidential Assistant salary range $51,471-$80,945
• Resolution 2022-137 authorizing $42,000 in FY2022 budget transfers, including $30,000 from Construction Code salaries
• Resolution 2022-135 accepting $10,000 federal emergency management grant (FY22-EMPG-EMAA)
• Resolution 2022-134 supporting a handicap parking zone at 175 E. Washington Ave (Route 57)
• Resolution 2022-142 amending animal control contract with Community Animal Control LLC

The Council administered the oath of office to Mayor Ethel Conry and Councilwoman Louann Cox. The body approved a salary amendment ordinance, appointed a substitute municipal prosecutor, and authorized several tax certificate redemptions and budget transfers.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-13 amending municipal official salaries and wages (5-0)
• Appointed Tiffany Tagarelli as Municipal Substitute Prosecutor through Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-134 for a handicap parking zone at 175 E. Washington Ave (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 federal subgrant for Emergency Management (5-0)
• Authorized $42,000 in budget transfers for FY 2022 (5-0)
• Approved three tax certificate redemptions for properties on Alvin Sloan Ave, W Stewart St, and Rush Ave (5-0)
• Amended professional services contract with Community Animal Control LLC (5-0)
• Ratified mayor's rate of pay compensation for Louann Cox and Ethel Conry (5-0)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, where it will consider a 2022 budget modification and a 2023 salary resolution based on the final 2023 budget. The board will also approve minutes from the November 10 meeting, hear reports from officers and committees, and may take formal action on any agenda items. Public comment is scheduled.

• 2022 Budget Modification
• 2023 Salary Resolution based on Final 2023 Budget
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period
• Executive session as needed

The Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% salary increase for 2023 and accepted a modification to the 2022 budget. The board also approved the president's, treasurer's, and director's reports.

• Approved 2023 salary resolution with 3.5% increase (4-0)
• Accepted 2022 budget modification (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 treasurer's report and bill list (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved president's report (4-0)
• Approved director's report (4-0)

Borough Council

This Borough Council meeting agenda contains no substantive items, only a special notice document. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled with nothing scheduled for discussion or decision.

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board will hold a public hearing on an application for 1 West Washington Ave, and consider a draft resolution related to it. The meeting also includes approval of the October 17, 2022 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for 1 West Washington Ave
• Draft resolution for 1 West Washington Ave
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2022

The Board granted preliminary and final site plan approval, a C variance, and design waivers for 1 West Washington Ave. A corresponding resolution was adopted with revisions to include discussed color samples.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2022 (7-0-1)
• Granted preliminary and final site plan approval, C variance, and design waivers for 1 West Washington Ave (7-0-1)
• Adopted revised resolution for 1 West Washington Ave (7-0-1)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular meeting to address old and new business, including reviewing a bid, discussing trees at specific properties, and updating maintenance and vendor lists. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Bid review
• 117 Wayne St discussion
• Downtown Trees update by S. Marr
• 88 Flower Ave request
• 21 N. Lincoln Ave request

The Commission awarded a bid dated 8/15/22 to Sunshine Tree Service, contingent on the budget. The board also updated the maintenance list and shifted commissioner territories to ensure an even distribution.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Awarded 8/15/22 bid to Sunshine Tree Service contingent on budget (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on Downtown Trees
• Shifted commissioner territories for more even distribution

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, where it will consider a 2022 budget modification, a salary resolution, and the proposed 2023 budget. The board will also receive reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and discuss old business regarding hot spots. Formal action may be taken on any agenda item.

• 2022 Budget Modification
• Salary Resolution
• 2023 Proposed Budget
• Hot Spots discussion
• Approval of September 26, 2022 minutes

The Board approved the 2023 budget submission, including a 3.5% cost of living increase for the Director and main Clerk. The board also accepted the treasurer's report and the director's report. Decisions on the 2022 budget modification and 2023 salary resolution were postponed.

• Approved 2023 budget submission to Borough Council (4-0)
• Approved August and September 2022 bill lists and treasurer's report (4-0)
• Approved director's report (4-0)
• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2022 budget modification and 2023 salary resolution until Nov 28, 2022
• Deferred house issues discussion until January 2023

Borough Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a link to the audio recording and agenda PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are contained in the attached PDF.

The Council approved an application for a $400,000 Small Cities CDBG grant to rehabilitate supportive housing units for low-income adults with developmental disabilities. Other actions included appointing a risk management consultant and approving a shared services agreement for fire prevention.

• Approved $400,000 grant application for Warren Housing Opportunities, Inc. rehab (7-0)
• Adopted Grant Management Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for Small Cities grant (7-0)
• Appointed Laurie Courter as Fair Housing Officer (7-0)
• Approved shared services agreement for fire prevention with Washington Township, Morris County (7-0)
• Appointed Skylands Risk Management, Inc. as Risk Management Consultant (7-0)
• Appointed Laurie A. Courter as Fund Commissioner and Natasha Turchan as Alternate (6-0)
• Appointed Lauren Sheldon and David Perricone to the Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized $18,904.88 payment for redemption of tax certificate for 29 Kinnaman Ave (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss donations, and handle old and new business. New business includes reviewing bid responses for tree services and addressing specific tree service requests and an accident at listed properties.

• Bid responses for tree services
• Shade tree service request at Dan Aron (tag #449)
• Shade tree service request at 52 Lambert
• Accident at 17 Grand
• Tree tag at 9 Oakwood

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting as amended (5-0-1). A bid was tabled until November. Several tree-related service requests were discussed, including a tree damaged by a car on Grand Ave and a request at 52 Lambert St. that was denied.

• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-1)
• Tabled bid until November

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on October 18, 2022. The provided text contains only the meeting title, a link to council audio, and a PDF of the agenda itself, with no listed agenda items or details. As such, this is purely procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions outlined.

The council voted 6-0 to adopt Ordinance 2022-13, which sets salaries and wages for municipal officials and employees retroactive to January 1, 2022. It also approved Resolution 2022-123 appointing Catherine McCarthy as Confidential Assistant at an annual salary of $66,000, effective after the retirement of Barbara Van Why on December 31, 2022. A separate resolution (2022-122) was adopted to void and reissue a $16 check originally made out to Abilities of Northwest Jersey, corrected to Louanne Cox. The meeting included extensive public comment on the garbage utility, a proposed parkland, and heated exchanges between residents and the mayor.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-13 fixing salaries and wages for municipal officials and employees (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-122 to void and replace a $16 check payable to Louanne Cox (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-123 appointing Catherine McCarthy as Confidential Assistant at $66,000/year (6-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (6-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-12 (first reading)
• Entered executive session for contractual matters (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session from executive session (unanimous)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is meeting to consider resolutions for properties including 35 Brown Street, 104 Myrtle Ave, and Dank Poet Dispensary, and will hold a public hearing for an application at 1 West Washington Ave. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no old or new business listed.

• Public hearing for application at 1 West Washington Ave
• Resolution for 35 Brown Street
• Resolution for 104 Myrtle Ave (James Anderson)
• Resolution for Dank Poet Dispensary

The Land Use Board held a public hearing for a proposed 20-apartment building with ground-floor retail at 1 West Washington Ave. The application was deemed complete, and the board voted to instruct the attorney to prepare a draft resolution for consideration at the next meeting. The hearing was continued to discuss the building's color scheme.

• Approved minutes of the September 12, 2022 regular meeting (8-0).
• Adopted resolution for 35 Brown Street (Sophicael) with minor corrections (8-0).
• Adopted resolution for 104 Myrtle Ave. (Anderson) (7-0, 1 abstention).
• Adopted resolution for Dank Poet Dispensary, with release held until escrow is replenished (7-1).
• Deemed complete the application for 1 West Washington Ave. with waivers (8-0).
• Voted to instruct the attorney to prepare a draft resolution for the 1 West Washington Ave. project, with the hearing continued to the next meeting (8-0).

Borough Council

The agenda contains only meeting materials and a link to the audio recording, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The only document is the October 4, 2022 agenda PDF itself, which appears to be procedural boilerplate.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed

The Washington Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-11, setting salary and wage ranges for municipal positions effective retroactively to January 1, 2022. The council also awarded a non-fair and open professional services contract to CP Engineering NJ LLC for municipal wastewater engineering consulting, not to exceed $100,000. Residents raised concerns about public information on the upcoming garbage collection ballot question, and the council agreed to advertise a Zoom option for the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-11 setting municipal salaries and wages (7-0)
• Awarded $100,000 wastewater engineering contract to CP Engineering NJ LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes for September 6 and September 20, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Approved advertising Zoom option for the October 18 meeting (all in favor)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes approving the July 25, 2022 minutes, receiving reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and discussing old business on hot spots. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed.

• Approval of minutes for the July 25, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period
• Reports from president, treasurer, director, and committees
• Old business: discussion of hot spots
• Possible executive session

The board unanimously approved a new meeting room policy, adopted the July minutes, and approved August and September bill lists. The director reported progress on the draft auditor's report and discussed potential security camera upgrades. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August bill list (unanimous)
• Approved September bill list (unanimous)
• Adopted new meeting room policy (unanimous)

Borough Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a link to audio and a PDF of the agenda itself. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider resolutions, public hearings on applications, and new business including ordinances on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Cannabis Establishments. The board will also hear a request to defer one application and conduct a public hearing on another.

• Resolution for 10 Brass Castle Road
• Resolution for 2 West Washington Avenue
• Public hearing for 104 Myrtle Ave
• Public hearing for Dank Poet Dispensary
• Ordinance #2022-10 Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Ordinance #2022-09 Cannabis Establishments

The Washington Borough Land Use Board approved a minor site plan for Dan Poet Dispensary, a recreational cannabis retail store at 245 E. Washington Ave., with conditions including security measures, parking waivers, and landscaping. The board also adopted resolutions for 10 Brass Castle Road and 2 West Washington Avenue, and found the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Cannabis Ordinance consistent with the Master Plan. A public hearing for 1 West Washington Ave was adjourned to October, and a site plan for an oversize garage at 104 Myrtle Avenue was approved.

• Approved minor site plan for Dan Poet Dispensary at 245 E. Washington Ave (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for 10 Brass Castle Road (7-0, 3 abstentions)
• Adopted resolution for 2 West Washington Avenue (7-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved site plan for oversize garage at 104 Myrtle Avenue (8-0)
• Found Downtown Redevelopment Plan not inconsistent with Master Plan (9-0)
• Found Cannabis Ordinance not inconsistent with Master Plan (9-0)
• Adjourned public hearing for 1 West Washington Ave to October meeting

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing donations, and reviewing a grant final report. They will also consider bid responses for tree work, a replacement tree request, and updates on tree maintenance and inventory.

• Grant final report review
• Bid responses for tree services
• Replacement tree request for Susan Falciani
• Tree work at 16 W Warren: removal of tree tag #335 and pruning of tag #336
• Bartlett tree inventory update: street addresses added, 17 trees missing tags

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission met on September 8, 2022, and approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting with a 5-0 vote (one abstention). They discussed old and new business, including donations of trees, a grant report, and plans to replace two dead birch trees on Grand Ave. The bid response was tabled to the next meeting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled bid response to next meeting
• Planned to replace 2 dead birch trees on Grand Ave and trim another in spring
• Noted donations: 4 trees from Visions Bank, 1 tree from Passaic Main LLC

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting of September 6, 2022. It contains only meeting materials and a link to the audio recording, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed.

Borough Council

This is a regular Borough Council meeting with a special notice attached. The agenda contains only meeting materials and documents, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3
• August 23, 2022 agenda PDF
• August 23, 2022 special notice PDF

The council voted 6-0 to appoint Luann Cox as mayor, filling the vacancy left by David Higgins. A prior motion to nominate Dale Parichuk failed 0-4-1. The council now has 30 days to fill the council seat vacated by Cox.

• Appointed Luann Cox as mayor (6-0)
• Motion to nominate Dale Parichuk for mayor failed (0-4-1)
• Council has 30 days to fill the council seat vacated by Cox

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a first reading of a cannabis ordinance, with adoption scheduled for September 6, and will consider second reading of ordinances for capital improvements and a vacant/foreclosed property registration program. The council will also hear a request from Stover Building owners to amend the redevelopment plan to allow private parking lots, and discuss the downtown redevelopment plan, municipal building upgrades, and sewer fees. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including a ballot question on repealing the rubbish and recycling collection ordinance, and opposition to ABC special conditions on limited brewery licenses.

• Ordinance 2022-09: Cannabis ordinance first reading
• Ordinance 2022-07: $35,000 capital improvement appropriation for flag poles, municipal building improvements, electronic sign
• Ordinance 2022-08: Vacant and foreclosed property registration, $500 annual fee, $2,000 for vacant/abandoned
• Resolution 2022-100: Ballot question on repealing Chapter 41 (rubbish and recycling collection)
• Stover Building owners request to amend redevelopment plan for private parking lots

The council approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-09, amending cannabis establishment standards to ease restrictions, and Ordinance 2022-10, amending the downtown redevelopment plan. It also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a $35,000 capital improvement appropriation and a ballot question on repealing the garbage utility. A motion to fill the mayoral vacancy that night failed on a 3-3 tie, and the council scheduled a special meeting for August 23. The council appointed Borough Clerk Laurie Barton as Interim Borough Manager effective August 20.

• Approved first reading of cannabis ordinance 2022-09 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of downtown redevelopment plan amendment 2022-10 (6-0)
• Adopted $35,000 capital improvement ordinance 2022-07 (6-0)
• Adopted vacant/foreclosed property registration ordinance 2022-08 (6-0)
• Motion to fill mayoral vacancy failed (3-3)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 23 to consider mayoral vacancy
• Appointed Laurie Barton as Interim Borough Manager (6-0)
• Approved ballot question on garbage utility repeal for November election (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The commission approved spending up to $500 for an Excel spreadsheet from Bartlett Tree Service to finalize a grant. Minutes from July 21 were approved with 4 ayes and 2 abstentions. A letter on shade tree needs was tabled until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 21, 2022 minutes as amended (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved pre-approval for up to $500 for Bartlett Tree Service spreadsheet (6-0)
• Tabled 'Shade Tree Needs Your Help' letter until next meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a resolution to authorize the Washington Fire Department to apply for American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant funds for fiscal year 2022. The agenda also includes public comment and roll call.

• Resolution 2022-93 authorizing fire department grant application

The Borough Council voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2022-93, authorizing the Washington Fire Department to apply for an American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant of approximately $68,520 from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The resolution also authorizes the execution of a grant agreement and expenditure of funds if the grant is awarded. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-93 authorizing fire department grant application (4-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes public hearings on applications for 1 West Washington Avenue, 35 Brown Street, and the Dank Poet Dispensary. The board will also consider resolutions for 10 Brass Castle Road and 2 West Washington Avenue, and discuss a Downtown Redevelopment Plan.

• Public hearing: 1 West Washington Avenue
• Public hearing: 35 Brown Street
• Public hearing: Dank Poet Dispensary
• Resolution: 10 Brass Castle Road
• Resolution: 2 West Washington Avenue

The Land Use Board approved a 12-unit apartment development at 35 Brown Street, granting D-1 and D-5 variances and preliminary/final approval with design waivers. Two other applications (1 West Washington Ave and Dank Poet Dispensary) were deferred to the September 12 meeting due to notice issues. The Downtown Redevelopment Plan was discussed and will return at the next meeting.

• Approved D-1 variance for 35 Brown Street apartments (5-0)
• Approved D-5 variance for 35 Brown Street apartments (5-0)
• Granted preliminary and final approval with design waivers for 35 Brown Street (5-0)
• Tabled 1 West Washington Ave application to September 12, 2022
• Tabled Dank Poet Dispensary application to September 12, 2022
• Approved July 11, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The agenda lists tree-related items for discussion, including trimming requests at several residential properties and a request for a letter regarding trees signed over to the town. The meeting appears to be focused on these specific property concerns.

• Tree trimming at 1 Lambert St.
• Tree trimming at 95 Youmans Ave
• Tree trimming at 49 State St.
• Tree trimming at 190 Broad St. and 194 Broad St.
• Tree ownership question at 340 N. Prospect

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission held a routine meeting, approving the June 2, 2022 minutes. They discussed a donation, a resident's concern about trees on Jackson Ave, and added several trees to maintenance lists for trimming or evaluation. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 2, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Removed 27 Lambert St tree from inventory list
• Added 95 Youmans Ave tree to maintenance list for trimming
• Added 49 State St tree to maintenance list for evaluation
• Added 190 Broad St tree to maintenance list for infestation inspection
• Added 340 N. Prospect St trees to maintenance list for evaluation

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on four applications, including a completeness hearing for a Dank Poet Dispensary and public hearings for properties at 35 Brown Street, 1 West Washington Avenue, and 104 Myrtle Avenue. The board will also consider approval of the June 13, 2022 minutes and a resolution (2022-68). No old or new business is listed.

• Dank Poet Dispensary – completeness hearing
• 35 Brown Street – public hearing
• 1 West Washington Avenue – public hearing
• 104 Myrtle Avenue – public hearing
• Resolution 2022-68

The Washington Borough Land Use Board deemed the Dank Poet Dispensary application complete, allowing the process to move forward. Several public hearings were deferred to future meetings due to notice defects or applicant requests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deemed Dank Poet Dispensary application complete (6-0)
• Deferred 35 Brown Street/Sophiceal Enterprises hearing to August 8, 2022 (9-0)
• Deferred 1 West Washington Ave, LLC hearing to August 8, 2022 (9-0)
• Deferred 104 Myrtle Avenue hearing to September 12, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 (8-0)
• Received and filed Resolution 2022-68

Borough Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a link to the agenda PDF and audio MP3; no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text. The meeting is scheduled for July 5, 2022, but the substance of what will be decided or discussed is not included here.

• Meeting date: July 5, 2022
• Agenda PDF available
• Council audio MP3 available

The Borough Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-08, which updates the vacant and foreclosed property registration program to comply with state law, including a $500 annual fee and an additional $2,000 fee for vacant properties. The council also adopted Ordinance 2022-05, prohibiting smoking in public places, and approved several resolutions, including designating Fusion Development, LLC as redeveloper for a downtown property. All votes were unanimous (6-0) unless noted.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-08 (vacant/foreclosed property registration) with $500 annual fee and $2,000 extra for vacant properties (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 prohibiting smoking in public places (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-85 designating Fusion Development, LLC as redeveloper for Block 80, Lot 4 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-88 releasing $1,500 plus interest from Fusion Development escrow (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-90 issuing retail consumption license to VMI of Washington (Enzo's Restaurant) (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-91 waiving rental property registration fees for 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-92 adjusting sewer billing for 180 Belvidere Ave from 1.5 to 1.0 EDU (6-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-84, 86, 87, 89 for tax certificate redemptions (6-0)

Library Board

The Washington Borough Public Library Board of Trustees held a routine monthly meeting, approving the May minutes and the treasurer's report. No major policy decisions were made; most discussion centered on ongoing items like the summer reading program, mobile hotspots, and facility maintenance.

• Approved May 23, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to create a smoking ban in public places and to authorize a tax abatement and PILOT agreement with Jade Partners Urban Renewal, LLC for a mixed-use development. They will also consider resolutions on liquor licenses, a fireworks display, and other administrative items.

• Ordinance 2022-05: Prohibit smoking in public places, fines up to $300
• Ordinance 2022-06: Tax abatement and PILOT agreement with Jade Partners Urban Renewal, LLC for a 4-story, 50-unit building
• Ordinance 2022-04: Amend resident off-street permit parking, adding overnight parking at 41 West Washington Avenue
• Resolution 2022-79: Permission for a fireworks display
• Resolution 2022-73-78: Liquor license renewals for several establishments

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2022-06 authorizing a tax abatement and PILOT agreement with Jade Partners Urban Renewal, LLC for a four-story mixed-use building with 50 residential units. The council also approved first reading of a smoking ban in public places and a $35,000 capital improvement appropriation, and adopted a resolution supporting affordable housing at the former theater site.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 tax abatement and PILOT for Jade Partners (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-05 prohibiting smoking in public places (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-07 appropriating $35,000 for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 amending resident off-street parking (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-68 supporting affordable housing at former theater (5-0)
• Reappointed Craig Brotons as Tax Assessor with tenure (5-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for five establishments (5-0 each)
• Granted permission for July 4th fireworks and parade (5-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting with four property applications on the agenda: a completeness hearing at 35 Brown Street and public hearings at 10 Brass Castle Road, 2 West Washington Avenue, and 1 West Washington Avenue. No resolutions, old business, or new business are listed. The meeting includes approval of the May 9, 2022 minutes and a communications item.

• 35 Brown Street – completeness hearing
• 10 Brass Castle Road – public hearing
• 2 West Washington Avenue – public hearing
• 1 West Washington Avenue – public hearing
• Approval of May 9, 2022 minutes

The Washington Borough Land Use Board approved a use variance and site plan for a proposed two-story, 24,000 sq ft building at 10 Brass Castle Road, with conditions including a 44-patient maximum and no deliveries before 7 am. The board also approved a minor site plan for 2 West Washington Avenue and deemed the application for 35 Brown Street complete. The application for 1 West Washington Ave was continued to July 11, 2022.

• Approved D-1 use variance and D-6 height variance for 10 Brass Castle Rd (7-0)
• Approved site plan for 10 Brass Castle Rd with conditions (7-0)
• Approved minor site plan for 2 West Washington Ave (9-0)
• Deemed 35 Brown Street application complete (9-0)
• Continued 1 West Washington Ave hearing to July 11, 2022

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old business, including follow-up on a public help letter and specific tree concerns at three properties, and new business regarding the budget. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.

• Follow-up on Shade Tree needs your help letter
• Tree issue at 109 Taft
• Tree issue at 265 W. Warren
• Tree issue at 36 Alvin Sloan
• Budget discussion

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission approved the final 2022 budget and a letter seeking public help. It added two unhealthy trees to the maintenance list and awarded a contract to Sunshine Tree, while notifying Action Tree and Bartlett Tree of the decision.

• Approved final 2022 budget
• Approved Shade Tree needs your help letter (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Added 109 Taft tree to maintenance list
• Added 36 Alvin Sloan tree to maintenance list for replacement
• Awarded proposal to Sunshine Tree
• Notified Action Tree they did not receive proposal
• Approved May 12, 2022 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

Library Board

The Washington Borough Public Library Board of Trustees approved the staff salary increases as detailed in the 2022 library budget, which had already been approved by the board. The board also accepted the President's, Treasurer's, and Director's reports, and welcomed new board member Kevin Noone, who was sworn in at the start of the meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and routine reports.

• Approved staff salary increases as per 2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved President's Report (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved Director's Report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 PM (5-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will review service quotes from Bartlett, Action, and Sunshine. The meeting also includes updates on specific residential properties regarding shade tree matters.

• Review of quotes from Bartlett, Action, and Sunshine
• Update on 79 Alvin Sloan
• Discussion regarding 109 Taft
• Discussion regarding 265 W. Warren
• Discussion regarding 36 Alvin Sloan

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission awarded a tree work contract to Sunshine Tree, pending budget approval, and approved a contract with Bartlett Tree Experts for ash tree treatment. Several tree maintenance items were tabled for future discussion. The commission also recognized its Tree City USA designation and discussed replacing the Tree City USA representative.

• Awarded tree work contract to Sunshine Tree, pending budget approval (5-1)
• Approved Bartlett Tree Experts contract for ash tree treatment (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled tree maintenance items for 109 Taft, 265 W. Warren, and 36 Alvin Sloan
• Added 79 Alvin Sloan tree to maintenance list
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (6-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on four property applications, including a possible variance request. The agenda includes no resolutions, old business, or new business, and is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing for 10 Brass Castle Road
• Public hearing for 2 West Washington Avenue
• Completeness hearing or public hearing for 1 West Washington Avenue
• Variance completeness hearing for 104 Myrtle Avenue

The Land Use Board deemed the 1 West Washington Ave, LLC application complete with temporary and full waivers, allowing the applicant to notice for the June 13, 2022 meeting. The board also deemed the 104 Myrtle Avenue variance application complete. Public hearings for 10 Brass Castle Road and 2 West Washington Avenue were continued to June 13, 2022, with no further notice.

• Deemed 1 West Washington Ave application complete with temporary and full waivers (7-0)
• Deemed 104 Myrtle Avenue variance application complete (7-0)
• Continued 10 Brass Castle Road hearing to June 13, 2022
• Continued 2 West Washington Avenue hearing to June 13, 2022
• Approved minutes of April 11, 2022 special and regular meetings (6-0, 1 abstention)

Borough Council

The provided document contains only the meeting materials and audio link for the Washington Borough Council meeting. No specific proposals, ordinances, or discussions are detailed in the text.

The council unanimously adopted the amended 2022 municipal budget (Resolution 2022-63) and a memorandum of agreement with the Communications Workers of America Local 1032 (Resolution 2022-65). It also approved the April 19 minutes, changed the June 7 meeting to June 9, and paid vouchers. No public comment was heard on the budget amendment.

• Adopted amended 2022 budget (Resolution 2022-63) (5-0)
• Adopted union agreement with CWA Local 1032 (Resolution 2022-65) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 and executive session (5-0)
• Changed June 7 meeting to June 9 at 7:00 pm (5-0)
• Paid vouchers and claims (5-0)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom and approved the March 28, 2022 minutes with a correction to Deputy Mayor Ethel Conry's title. The board accepted the President's, Treasurer's, and Director's reports, and discussed ongoing items such as copier issues, hot spot usage, and board recruitment. No new business was discussed, and no major policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 28, 2022 minutes with title correction (unanimous)
• Accepted President's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director's Report (unanimous)
• Agreed to drop Social Media & Communication as standard agenda item
• Placed Friends of the Library Memorandum of Understanding on hold

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings and consider adoption of the 2022 municipal budget (total general appropriations $8,595,220.20) and a second-reading ordinance amending cannabis retail standards. It will also introduce an ordinance to add resident off-street permit parking at a fast-food restaurant site, and consider several sewer billing adjustments and a resolution urging state action on energy tax receipts. A report on the Washington Borough Diversity Survey will be presented.

• Resolution 2022-55: 2022 Municipal Budget adoption, total general appropriations $8,595,220.20
• Ordinance 2022-02 (2nd reading): amends cannabis retailer standards, reduces setbacks, adds traffic, parking, stormwater requirements
• Ordinance 2022-04 (1st reading): adds resident off-street permit parking at Block 95, Lots 1 and 31 (fast-food restaurant site)
• Resolutions 2022-58, 2022-60, 2022-61: adjust sewer billings and refund overpayment
• Resolution 2022-62: urging passage of S-330/A3804 to restore energy tax receipts to municipalities

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review communications and discuss several old and new business items. The agenda includes discussions regarding specific properties and grant resolutions.

• NJUCF Stewardship Grant/Resolution 2022-57
• 300 Belvidere Ave property matter
• 17 Lambert St. property matter
• 40 E Church St property matter
• New Jersey Shade Tree Federation Membership

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes public hearings for applications at 10 Brass Castle Road and 2 West Washington Avenue, and a completeness hearing for 1 West Washington Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and administer oaths to new members. No resolutions, old business, or new business are listed.

• Public hearing: 10 Brass Castle Road
• Public hearing: 2 West Washington Avenue
• Completeness hearing: 1 West Washington Avenue
• Oath of office for new board members
• Approval of minutes from March 14, 2022

Land Use Board

This is a special meeting of the Washington, NJ Land Use Board. No agenda is available; the board directs readers to review the minutes. The only listed materials are the special meeting notice and a Master Plan Re-Examination Report.

• No agenda available for this meeting
• Special meeting notice for April 11, 2022
• Master Plan Re-Examination Report attached

Borough Council

The provided agenda contains only meeting materials and does not list any specific topics, motions, or discussions for the April 5, 2022, meeting.

Borough Council

The Council is reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits by up to 3.5%. The agenda also includes resolutions for tax certificate redemptions and the release of performance bonds for Washington 31 LLC.

• Ordinance 2022-03: Proposal to increase the CY 2022 budget appropriation limit to 3.5%
• Resolution 2022-50: Authorization of $2,518.10 payment for tax certificate redemption at 10 New St
• Resolution 2022-51: Authorization of $225.13 payment for tax certificate redemption at 278 E Washington Ave
• Resolution 2022-52: Release of $7,730.82 safety and stability performance bond for Washington 31 LLC
• Resolution 2022-53: Release of $250,944.08 performance bond for Washington 31 LLC

The council introduced the 2022 municipal budget, which raises the cap on budget increases to 3.5% and sets total general appropriations at $8,595,220.20. The budget was approved on first reading and a public hearing is scheduled for April 19, 2022. The council also adopted several resolutions, including increasing the sewer connection fee to $6,400 per EDU and releasing performance bonds for Washington 31 LLC.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-03 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% (5-0)
• Introduced 2022 municipal budget of $8,595,220.20 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-54 increasing sewer connection fee to $6,400 per EDU (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-50 redeeming tax certificate for 10 New St, Block 18 Lot 3 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-51 redeeming tax certificate for 278 E Washington Ave, Block 70 Lot 9 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-52 releasing $7,730.82 performance bond to Washington 31 LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-53 releasing $250,944.08 performance bond to Washington 31 LLC (5-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (5-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Land Use Board will conduct a completeness review and public hearing for 10 Brass Castle Road. The board will also discuss the Master Plan Re-examination Report and the Sign Ordinance.

• Public hearing for 10 Brass Castle Road
• Discussion of Sign Ordinance
• Review of Master Plan Re-examination Report
• Correspondence regarding 2 West Washington Ave.

The Washington Borough Land Use Board deemed the application for 10 Brass Castle Road complete and determined that a use variance is required, over the applicant's objection. The board also deemed the application for 2 West Washington Avenue complete and continued both matters to the April 11, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee appointments, minutes approval, and discussion of future items.

• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Deemed 2 West Washington Avenue application complete (7-0)
• Deemed 10 Brass Castle Road application complete and required use variance (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for both applications on 4/11/2022

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on a NJUCF Stewardship Grant, tree maintenance, and specific property tree concerns. They will also plan Arbor Day crafts and review an invoice for work at 200 W. Warren.

• NJUCF Stewardship Grant update
• Tree matter at 300 Belvidere Ave (S. Turner)
• Tree matter at 119 McDonald St
• Invoice for 200 W. Warren
• Arbor Day crafts and agenda

Borough Council

The Council is considering amendments to the Borough Code regarding cannabis retail establishment standards and the Deputy Mayor's term of office. The meeting also includes discussions on a potential cannabis retailer, sewer connection fees, and the appointment of special counsel.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-01 to change Deputy Mayor term from two years to one year
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-02 to amend cannabis retailer setback and parking standards
• Appointment of Frank Whittlesey, Esq. as special counsel at an hourly rate of $150.00
• Approval of redeveloper's agreement for 2 West Washington, LLC
• Resolution to authorize a $8,105.27 payment for the redemption of a tax certificate for 2-4 E Washington Ave

Senior Advisory Committee

There is no agenda provided for this meeting of the Washington, NJ Senior Advisory Committee. The record directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the October 29, 2021 minutes with one abstention. The committee discussed recent successful events, including a Senior Information Session, and planned upcoming activities such as a Paint & Sip, a Longwood Gardens trip, and a Senior Appreciation Day. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the rest were planning discussions.

• Approved minutes of October 29, 2021 meeting (Marr/Conry, Heinrich abstained)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review the 2022 temporary budget, the 2021 accomplishment report, and the 2022 tree seedling catalog. The meeting also includes updates on the Tree City Recertification Application and the NJUCF Stewardship Grant.

• Review of Temporary Budget 2022
• Tree City Recertification Application update
• NJUCF Stewardship Grant update
• Discussion regarding 20 W. Stewart St.
• Discussion regarding 300 Belvidere Ave

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission approved the January 13, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). They noted the submission of the Tree City Recertification Application and the 2021 Accomplishment Report, and set a temporary budget of $5,412.50. The commission also discussed the NJUCF Stewardship Grant, with Bartlett Tree Experts' proposal to be reviewed, and added several trees to the maintenance list, including one at 20 W. Stewart St. for removal.

• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Set temporary budget at $5,412.50
• Added tree at 20 W. Stewart St. to maintenance list for removal
• Added trees by old Sherwin Williams, old Frantoni's, and Serendipity to maintenance list

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering a redeveloper's agreement for 2 West Washington, LLC and the purchase of file sharing software. The meeting also includes resolutions to redeem several tax certificates and authorize Planet Networks, Inc. to use public rights-of-way.

• Approval of redeveloper’s agreement for 2 West Washington, LLC
• Authorization for Planet Networks, Inc. to install fiber optic cables in public rights-of-way
• Resolution 2022-31: Redemption of tax certificate for 93 Route 31 North ($121,572.62)
• Resolution 2022-32: Redemption of tax certificate for 12 Sunrise Terrace ($2,886.70)
• Resolution 2022-33: Redemption of tax certificate for 5-7 E Washington Ave ($81,820.39)

Land Use Board

The Washington Land Use Board will conduct completeness hearings for site plans at 2 West Washington LLC and 10 Brass Castle Road. No resolutions or new business are scheduled for this meeting.

• Completeness hearing: 2 West Washington LLC Subdivision and Site Plan
• Completeness hearing: 10 Brass Castle Road

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to consider a resolution for the redemption of a tax certificate and an amendment regarding official newspapers. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and bill payments.

• Resolution 2022-27: Authorization of a $2,414.61 payment to US Bank Cust/PC8 FirstTrust BK for tax certificate redemption at 15 Vannatta St
• Resolution 2022-28: Amending Resolution 2022-01 to designate Express-Times (Warren County Edition) and the Star Ledger as official newspapers
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021, and December 21, 2021

The Borough Council approved Resolution 2022-30, designating 2 West Washington, LLC as the redeveloper of properties at 2 West Washington Avenue (Block 23, Lots 17-18; Block 24, Lot 35) and authorizing the drafting of a redevelopment agreement. The council also adopted resolutions for tax certificate redemption, official newspaper designation, and tax appeal authorization. All resolutions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 2022-30 designating 2 West Washington, LLC as redeveloper (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-27 for redemption of tax certificate on 15 Vannatta St (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-28 amending official newspapers to Express-Times and Star Ledger (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-29 authorizing tax assessor and counsel to file tax appeals (5-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (5-0)
• Entered executive session for attorney advice (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss several items, including solid waste fees, a property donation to Habitat for Humanity, a new digital sign, cannabis zoning ordinance retailer buffer requirements, and approval of a performance bond for the Taco Bell site. They will also consider resolutions for a public defender contract, tax certificate redemption, a cash performance bond for a temporary certificate of occupancy, and keeping the mayor's office vacant until the 2022 general election. The agenda includes an executive session on cannabis zoning standards and other matters.

• Discussion of cannabis zoning ordinance retailer buffer requirements
• Approval of performance bond agreement for Taco Bell site (Block 95, Lots 1 and 31)
• Resolution 2202-21: Professional services contract with Winegar Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma for public defender services (over $17,500)
• Resolution 2022-22: Redemption of tax certificate for 5 Sunrise Terrace, Block 43 Lot 4, amount $2,141.07
• Resolution 2022-25: Keep mayor vacancy open until 2022 general election

The council approved a cash performance bond agreement allowing OZE JADE, LLC to receive a temporary certificate of occupancy for a fast-food restaurant (Taco Bell) despite incomplete site improvements, with conditions including posting a $39,860 bond and paying an affordable housing fee. They also adopted resolutions for a public defender contract, a tax certificate redemption, and chose not to fill the vacant mayor's office until the 2022 general election. Board appointments were affirmed, and several items were discussed but not voted on, including a cannabis zoning ordinance and a property donation.

• Approved Resolution 2022-24: Cash Performance Bond Agreement for Taco Bell temporary occupancy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-21: Professional services contract with Winegar Wilhelm for public defender services (4-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22: Redemption of tax certificate for 5 Sunrise Terrace (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-25: Keep mayor's office vacant until 2022 general election (4-2)
• Affirmed Green Team, Land Use Board, BID, Diversity Committee, and Senior Advisory Committee appointments
• Approved hiring Frank Whittelesly as Special Counsel (unanimous)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (6-0)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees approved the amended 2022 budget, adopted the collection development policy and the mobile lending policy for Wi-Fi hotspots, and added Angela Bridygham as a bank signatory. The board also approved the treasurer's report and petty cash request. No public comment was received.

• Approved December 2021 meeting minutes (5-0, Ethel abstained)
• Approved treasurer's report (6-0)
• Approved $150 petty cash and change fund (6-0)
• Approved amended 2022 budget (6-0)
• Adopted collection development policy (6-0)
• Adopted mobile lending policy for Wi-Fi hotspots (6-0)
• Added Angela Bridygham as bank account signatory (6-0)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its annual reorganizational meeting to nominate and elect new officers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or financial items listed. Formal action may be taken on any agenda items.

• Nomination and election of new officers
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom under the Sunshine Law

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees held its reorganizational meeting and unanimously elected new officers: Rosemarie Rosati as President, John Valentine as Vice President, Angela Bridygham as Treasurer, and Ian Watts as Secretary. All votes were 4-0 with no abstentions or nays. The board also informally agreed to shift committee assignments, with Bridygham taking over the house committee from Watts, who will head the policy committee.

• Elected Rosemarie Rosati as President (4-0)
• Elected John Valentine as Vice President (4-0)
• Elected Angela Bridygham as Treasurer (4-0)
• Elected Ian Watts as Secretary (4-0)
• Agreed informally to shift committee assignments (no formal vote)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing old business items, and addressing new business. They will discuss the Tree City recertification application, a stewardship grant update, and maintenance work on Grand Avenue, as well as set the 2022 meeting schedule and a temporary budget.

• Tree City Recertification Application
• 2021 Accomplishment Report
• NJUCF Stewardship Grant Update
• Action Tree Service Grand Ave Maintenance
• Temporary 2022 Budget

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission approved the December 2021 minutes, re-elected Kathy Halpin as chairperson and Gary Pohorely as secretary, and set its 2022 meeting schedule. It also discussed routine business including the Tree City recertification application, the 2022 Arbor Day presentation, and a grant update, but made no other substantive decisions.

• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Re-elected Kathy Halpin as chairperson (6-0)
• Re-elected Gary Pohorely as secretary (6-0)
• Adopted 2022 meeting schedule (second Thursday monthly, with possible summer cancellations)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a special meeting to address the vacancy in the office of Mayor created by the resignation of Mayor David Higgins on December 28, 2021. The council will consider two resolutions: one to keep the office vacant until the 2022 general election, and another to appoint an interim mayor from a list of three nominees submitted by the Republican Committee. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Resolution to keep mayor vacancy open until 2022 general election
• Resolution to fill mayor vacancy by appointment per N.J.S.A. 40A:16-1
• Nominees for interim mayor: Dale E. Parichuk, Louann Cox, Dewayne Keith Norris
• Mayor David Higgins resigned December 28, 2021

The Borough Council voted 4-2 to approve Resolution 2022-23, deciding not to temporarily appoint a mayor after David Higgins' resignation on December 28, 2021. The seat will remain vacant until the 2022 general election. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:16 PM.

• Approved Resolution 2022-23 to keep mayor vacancy open until 2022 election (4-2, Cox and Norris opposed)

Land Use Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington, NJ Land Use Board meeting on January 10, 2022. The agenda lists only meeting materials (application, notice, and agenda PDFs) with no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting materials posted as PDFs

The Washington Borough Land Use Board held its reorganization meeting, swearing in Deputy Mayor Conry and Darryl Wright, and unanimously appointing Steve Gruenberg as Board Planner, Stan Schrek as Board Engineer, and Elena Gable as Board Planner. Officers were elected: Marianne VanDeursen as Chair, Andrew Turner as Vice-Chair, Dan Frascella as Secretary, and Darryl Wright as Assistant Secretary. The board adopted reorganization resolutions and approved the December 13, 2021 minutes with a correction. The application by 2 West Washington LLC was deemed incomplete due to the applicant's absence.

• Appointed Steve Gruenberg as Board Planner, Stan Schrek as Board Engineer, Elena Gable as Board Planner (5-0)
• Elected Marianne VanDeursen as Chair, Andrew Turner as Vice-Chair, Dan Frascella as Secretary, Darryl Wright as Assistant Secretary (all in favor)
• Adopted reorganization resolutions including 2022 meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2021 minutes with correction (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Deemed 2 West Washington LLC application incomplete (5-0)

Borough Council

This is a procedural reorganization meeting agenda. The council will convene for its annual reorganization, with only the notice and agenda documents provided; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Reorganization meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022

The Washington Borough Council held its reorganization meeting, filling a council vacancy by appointing Sonia Ron and reappointing Ethel Conry as Deputy Mayor. The council also adopted a series of resolutions, including setting the 2022 meeting schedule, adopting the Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approving temporary appropriations for the current fund, solid waste fund, and sewer utility fund. Multiple professional services contracts for 2022 were also approved.

• Appointed Sonia Ron to fill council vacancy (3-2)
• Reappointed Ethel Conry as Deputy Mayor (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01 setting 2022 meeting dates and official newspapers (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02 adopting Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 recognizing diversity observances for 2022 (6-0)
• Approved temporary appropriations: $2,972,105 current fund, $132,542 solid waste, $680,512 sewer utility
• Approved 2022 professional services contracts for bond, municipal, and tax appeal attorneys; auditor; planning consultants; and engineers
• Set special meeting for Jan. 12 to discuss mayor vacancy