Washington public meetings in 2023

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on December 19, 2023. The only listed item is a link to meeting materials, including an audio recording and a PDF of the agenda itself. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3 and December 19 2023 agenda PDF

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular meeting. Agenda items include old business on received bids and member recruitment, plus new business on the Ridgetop Terrace right-of-way and encumbering the remaining 2023 budget for 2024 tree planting. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions detailed.

• Discussion of bids received
• Recruitment of new members
• Ridgetop Terrace right-of-way (ROW) discussion
• Encumbering remaining 2023 budget for 2024 tree planting

Library Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting notice, and the agenda text states there is no agenda; residents are directed to review the minutes for details.

• No agenda items listed

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with several items on the agenda. The most significant item is a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Highlands Center Plan Master Plan. The board will also continue a public hearing for NJAWC and review a completeness application from Suburban Greens.

• Public hearing on Highlands Center Plan Master Plan Amendment
• Continuation of public hearing for NJAWC application
• Suburban Greens completeness review
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting of December 5, 2023. The only listed item is a link to meeting materials and an audio recording; no specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, public comment, and reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023, and prior meetings in March, May, and July 2023
• Public comment period
• Reports from Finance, House, Policy Committees, and Friends of the Library
• Possible executive session as needed

Borough Council

The provided document consists only of meeting materials and an audio file link. No specific business, ordinances, or resolutions are listed for discussion.

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review old business, including bids and the remaining 2023 budget of $10,061.36, and new business, including tree requests at 36 Grand Avenue and 43 Alvin Sloan, and a call for two new members.

• Remaining 2023 budget: $10,061.36
• Tree request at 36 Grand Avenue
• Tree request at 43 Alvin Sloan
• Seeking 2 new commission members

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will consider a site plan application for ST Fra 93 Rt 31 LLC and hold a public hearing regarding the Highlands Center Plan Master Plan Amendment. The board will also continue a public hearing for NJAWC and conduct an informal site plan review for Washington Station Venture at 55 Nun Ave.

• Site plan application approval for ST Fra 93 Rt 31 LLC
• Public hearing for Highlands Center Plan Master Plan Amendment
• Continuation of public hearing for NJAWC
• Informal site plan review for Washington Station Venture at 55 Nun Ave

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, primarily to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2023, and earlier meetings (March 27, May 22, July 24)
• Public comment period
• Reports from President, Treasurer, Director, and committees (Finance, House, Policy, Friends of the Library)
• Executive session as needed

Borough Council

This is a regular Borough Council meeting. The agenda includes only meeting materials, an audio file, and the agenda and notice documents. No specific action items are listed.

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a site plan approval for ST Fra 93 Rt 31 LLC, continue a public hearing for NJAWC, and hear a new application from Washington Station Venture for 55 Nun Ave. The board will also hold a public hearing on a Highlands Center Plan Master Plan Amendment. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public statements.

• Site plan approval for ST Fra 93 Rt 31 LLC
• Continuation of public hearing for NJAWC
• Application by Washington Station Venture for 55 Nun Ave
• Public hearing on Highlands Center Plan Master Plan Amendment

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will discuss the removal of dead trees in the downtown area and review the 2024 budget. Members will also address specific tree maintenance requests and reports of sidewalk damage.

• Discussion of dead tree removal in Washington Borough/Downtown
• Review of remaining 2023 budget of $9,545.36
• Action Tree proposal for Borough Park
• Reported tree lifting sidewalk at 27 E. Church Street
• 2024 Budget discussion

Borough Council

This is a regular Borough Council meeting. The agenda includes meeting materials and audio, but no specific action items are listed.

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, with agenda items including approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes for March 27, June 26, and July 24, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period
• Reports from Finance, House, Policy Committees and Friends of the Library
• Executive session as needed

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and documents, with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with the agenda and notice available as PDFs and an audio recording of the council meeting.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond meeting materials

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including August bids and a property at 2 Ridgetop Terrace, and consider new business involving tree tags at 39-41 E. Church Street.

• Review of August 2023 bids
• Discussion of 2 Ridgetop Terrace
• New Jersey Shade Tree Federation Conference update
• Tree tags #993 and #994 at 39-41 E. Church Street

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions and public hearings on several applications. Items include a resolution for the Dank Poet Dispensary site plan amendment, a public hearing for NJAWC, and a possible hearing for 93 Route 31 LLC. The board will also review changes to the Highlands Center Plan.

• Resolution memorializing Amendment to Site Plan for Dank Poet Dispensary
• Public hearing for NJAWC application
• Completeness review and possible public hearing for 93 Route 31 LLC
• Application by Bogado Rodriguez for 71 N Jackson
• Review of changes to Highlands Center Plan

The Board approved a preliminary and final site plan for a warehouse conversion at 93 Rt 31 with amendments for lighting. Resolutions were also passed for a dispensary application and a residential privacy fence. The Board reviewed a subdivision request and a regional center application, both of which remain pending.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for warehouse conversion at 93 Rt 31 with light plan amendments
• Approved resolution for Dank Poet Dispensary, LLC at 245 E. Washington Ave (6-0-2)
• Approved resolution for privacy fence at 52 Lambert Street (8-0-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Scheduled Highlands Center Plan Draft public meeting for October 16, 2023 (8-0-0)
• Sworn in Sonia Ron as Member and Chris Vitulos as Alternate

Borough Council

This agenda contains only the meeting date and a link to the audio recording and PDF agenda document. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Council approved the issuance of bond anticipation notes for road improvements, fire equipment, a street sweeper, and dump trucks. They also appropriated $20,000 for tax map updates and renewed membership in the Statewide Insurance Fund.

• Approved issuance of up to $2,530,795 in bond anticipation notes (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-16 appropriating $20,000 for tax map updates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-109 to renew membership in the Statewide Insurance Fund (7-0)
• Approved registration of the borough as a Community Wildlife Habitat (7-0)
• Approved vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 18 and August 15, 2023

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on August 29, 2023. The agenda contains only meeting materials and notices, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings.

• Meeting materials include audio MP3 and PDF agenda/notice documents

The Borough Council held a hearing and determined that the garage at 181-183 Belvidere Ave is unfit for habitation. Council voted to require the demolition of the structure, citing an imminent danger of collapse. The owner has 90 days to complete the demolition or show progress, otherwise the Borough will perform the work.

• Deemed garage at 181-183 Belvidere Ave unfit for habitation (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of the garage at 181-183 Belvidere Ave (6-0)
• Approved 90-day deadline for demolition with a possible 30-day extension at the construction official's discretion (6-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review bids from spring and August 2023, discuss the Grand Ave project, and consider its 2023 budget of $21,620.36. New business includes evaluating tree damage and hazards at several residential properties and discussing attendance at a state conference.

• Review of Spring 2023 and August 2023 bids
• Grand Ave Project discussion
• 2023 budget of $21,620.36
• Tree damage reports at 2 Ridgetop Terrace, 8 Ridgetop Terrace, and 10 Lambert Street
• New Jersey Shade Tree Federation Conference, October 26-27

The Shade Tree Commission approved a proposal from Action Tree Service to remove a tree at 117 Wayne. Members also approved the meeting minutes from May 15 and July 17, 2023.

• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved Action Tree Service proposal for tree removal at 117 Wayne (4-0-0)

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and a link to the council audio recording, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

The Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to allocate $20,000 for tax map updates and adopted a new salary and wage schedule for municipal officials. Additionally, the board appointed a new Land Use Board alternate and authorized a letter of intent for wastewater system grant funding.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-16 to appropriate $20,000 for tax map updates (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-12 fixing salaries and wages for municipal officials (4-2)
• Appointed Chris Vitalos to Land Use Board as Alternate (5-1)
• Authorized manager to sign letter of intent with Epic for wastewater collection system funding (6-0)
• Approved motion to move forward with Redevelopment Plan amendment for a refueling station (6-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (6-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting to consider a resolution memorializing an amendment to the Dank Poet Dispensary site plan, and to conduct public hearings on several applications, including NJAWC, 93 Route 31 LLC, A-Dan Enterprises, and 52 Lambert St. The board will also review changes to the Highlands Center Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no new business or communications listed.

• Resolution memorializing amendment to Dank Poet Dispensary site plan
• Public hearing for NJAWC application
• Completeness review and possible public hearing for 93 Route 31 LLC
• Completeness review and possible public hearing for A-Dan Enterprises
• Completeness review and possible public hearing for 52 Lambert St

The Board approved a variance for the size and style of a fence at 52 Lambert Street, provided the fence remains outside of all easements. Several other applications were continued or tabled to September 11, 2023. The Board also directed its attorney to address inconsistencies in the alternate members appointment ordinance.

• Approved fence size and style variance for 52 Lambert Street provided it stays within easements (8-0)
• Tabled July 10, 2023 meeting minutes for revisions (7-0)
• Continued New Jersey American Water application to September 11, 2023
• Extended ST Fra RT 31 LLC application to September 11, 2023
• Tabled Dank Poet application until September 11, 2023
• Scheduled Highlands Center Plan Draft public meeting for September 11, 2023 (8-0)
• Directed Board Attorney to draft a letter regarding alternate member appointment ordinance consistency (7-0-1)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes approving minutes from previous meetings, hearing a presentation from the Friends of the Library, and receiving reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific new business or old business items listed.

• Approval of minutes for March 27, May 22, and June 26, 2023 meetings
• Public comment/presentation by Donna Dean, Friends of the Library President
• Reports from Finance, House, Policy Committees and Friends of the Library
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom in compliance with Sunshine Law

The Board of Trustees approved a modification to the 2023 budget to reallocate underspent personnel funds to operating lines. The board also approved the June 2023 treasurer's report and bill list. Minutes from March and May were tabled.

• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 2023 treasurer's report and bill list (4-0)
• Approved 2023 budget modification to move personnel funds to operating lines (4-0)
• Tabled March and May minutes
• Approved draft community survey for strategic plan priorities

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda listing only meeting materials for the July 18, 2023 Borough Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are included in the provided text.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3
• July 18 2023 agenda PDF available

The Council appointed Gary Pohorely and Brian Bond to the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway Committee. They also approved a salary and wage ordinance on first reading and authorized a resolution to make the council the public officer for habitability hearings.

• Appointed Gary Pohorely to the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Brian Bond to the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway Committee (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-12 fixing salary and wages on first reading
• Approved resolution to allow council to be the public officer for habitability hearings (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes with edits (7-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a proposal from Midstate Tree, the 2023 budget, and several tree-related issues. They will also review storm damage reports and maintenance list updates.

• Midstate Tree proposal
• 2023 Budget - $23,250.00 Salary ($1500) - $21,750.00
• Grand Ave project
• 22 Lambert Street
• Storm damage reports: 66 Grand Avenue, 125 McDonald St., 267 W. Warren St.

The Commission decided to seek an alternate tree company proposal after Midstate Tree remained non-responsive. Members also identified several properties for tree evaluation and removal to be added to a maintenance list.

• Approved amended minutes for June 15, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved motion to change the order of business (5-0-0)
• Approved accepting an alternate tree company proposal from Spring 2023 (5-0-0)
• Added 66 Grand Avenue to maintenance list for removal
• Added 125 McDonald Street (Tag # 424) to maintenance list for evaluation
• Authorized proposal requests from nine tree companies for evaluations at 10 specific locations

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting to review several land use applications, including a completeness determination for ST Fra 93 RT 31 LLC, a possible public hearing for A-Dan Enterprises, a continuation for NJAWC, an amendment to site plan approval for Dank Poet Dispensary, and a matter at 1 W Washington Ave. The board will also discuss changes to the Highlands Center Plan. No resolutions are scheduled.

• ST Fra 93 RT 31 LLC – completeness determination
• A-Dan Enterprises – completeness and possible public hearing
• NJAWC – continuation of public hearing
• Dank Poet Dispensary, LLC – amendment to site plan approval
• 1 W Washington Ave Block 95 Lots 7 & 10

The Board granted completeness waivers for ST Fra RT 31 LLC and deemed the A Dan application incomplete. The Dank Poet Dispensary was required to return with an amended site plan and landscape drawings. The Highlands Center Plan Draft was tabled until August.

• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Granted completeness waivers for ST Fra RT 31 LLC (8-0-0)
• Deemed A Dan application incomplete; requested updated site plan (8-0-0)
• Required Dank Poet Dispensary to return with amended Site Plan and Landscape Drawings (8-0-0)
• Tabled Highlands Center Plan Draft to August meeting
• Approved motion for Chairman Turner to write to Council regarding the need for council members (8-0-0)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from officers and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes for March 27, April 24, and May 22, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period
• Reports from President, Treasurer, Director, and committees
• Possible executive session

The Board approved the April 2023 meeting minutes and the June 2023 treasurer's report and bill list. Members decided to host an affordable internet connectivity enrollment event and will contact the Borough Manager regarding the need for an automatic door.

• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 treasurer's report and bill list (5-0)
• Decided to host an event for affordable internet connectivity benefits enrollment
• Decided to approach Borough Manager Brian Bond regarding an automatic door for mobility challenges
• Tabled March and May minutes approval

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and a link to the audio recording, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda for the June 20, 2023 Borough Council meeting.

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review old business including a proposal from Midstate Tree, adding newly planted trees to inventory, maintenance updates, and the Grand Ave project. New business includes requests for a replacement tree at 79 Alvin Sloan, a dead ash tree on Lambert St., a downed tree at 22 Lambert, and tree damage at Borough Park. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the May 15 meeting.

• Midstate Tree proposal
• Inventory new trees planted May 6, 2023 with tags or geocoordinates
• Tree replacement request at 79 Alvin Sloan
• Dead ash tree on Lambert St. leaning into roadway
• Tree damage at Borough Park between pool and basketball courts

The commission identified seven new trees at West Warren Street, Wayne Street, and Lambert Street to be added to the inventory. No formal votes were taken on proposals or minutes due to a lack of quorum for the May 15 minutes. Members discussed pending vendor paperwork and tree maintenance needs.

• Added 7 new trees to inventory at 251, 253, and 257 West Warren Street, 117 Wayne Street, and 17 Lambert Street
• May 15, 2023 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum

Land Use Board

This is a special meeting of the Washington Borough Land Use Board. The agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, roll call) and an executive session for a personnel matter, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session for personnel matter

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, covering standard administrative items like approving prior meeting minutes, receiving reports from officers and committees, and addressing old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 27 and April 24, 2023 meetings
• Public comment period
• Reports from President, Treasurer, Director, and committees
• Possible executive session as needed

The Board approved the May 2023 treasurer's report and bill list. The board also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2022, meetings, while the March minutes were tabled.

• Approved treasurer's report and bill list for May 2023 (4-0)
• Approved January 23, 2022, Re-organizational and Regular Monthly Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of March minutes

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting of May 16, 2023. It lists only meeting materials—an audio recording and the agenda PDF—with no specific action items, resolutions, or discussion topics provided. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3
• Agenda PDF dated May 16, 2023

The Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2023-10 to require resident permits for specific parking spaces. The body also approved previous meeting minutes and paid vouchers and claims.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-10 regarding resident off-street permit parking (7-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes for April 4, April 18, and May 2, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Withdrew motion to appoint Chris Vitalos as Land Use Board Alternate

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission met to review minutes from April 17, 2023, and received communications. The only substantive agenda item was a recap of the tree planting event held on Arbor Day, Saturday, May 6, 2023. No new business was listed, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Recap of tree planting for Arbor Day on May 6, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the recent planting of seven trees for Arbor Day and the need to add them to the inventory. No other formal votes were taken on new business.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with no resolutions or applications on the agenda. The main item is a review of changes to the Highlands Center Plan under old business. The board will also consider two emails about escrow accounts for Dank Poet and NJAWC, and approve minutes from the April 10 meeting.

• Review of changes to the Highlands Center Plan
• Email dated 5/3/23 re lack of funds in escrow account for Dank Poet
• Email dated 5/3/23 re need for additional funds in escrow for NJAWC
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2023 regular meeting

Library Board

The Board approved a revised Borough budget that removes $10,000 from the building maintenance line. Trustees also decided against hosting a food pantry on library property due to liability risks. The treasurer's report and March bill list were approved.

• Approved revised Borough budget removing $10,000 from Building Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved modification of Borough budget to accommodate utility costs (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved March Bill List (5-0)
• Decided not to pursue hosting a food pantry due to liability risk
• Tabled approval of March minutes
• Sworn in new Board member Sheryl Newman

Borough Council

The Council approved a letter of support for NJ brewery legislation and established a handicap parking zone on Route 57. Several board appointments were made, and two tax certificate redemptions were authorized.

• Approved letter of support for NJ Brewery bill S-3038/A-4630 (4-0-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-69 for handicap parking zone on Route 57 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-70 for tax certificate redemption of $4,504.23 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-71 for tax certificate redemption of $3,084.47 (7-0)
• Appointed Chris Bauknight and Marc Reynard to Cannabis committee (4-0-3)
• Appointed Cheryl Newman to Library Board (7-0)
• Appointed Sonia Ron as Alternate for Land Use Board (4-0-3)
• Approved vouchers for payment (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Commission approved a proposal from Midstate Tree and finalized plans for Arbor Day on April 29, 2023. A tree service request for 80 Grand Avenue was denied because the tree is not in the right of way.

• Approved Midstate Tree proposal (6-0)
• Denied tree service request for 80 Grand Avenue
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)

Land Use Board

The Board approved the March 13, 2023, meeting minutes. A public hearing was held for a proposed regional operations center and garage at 290 E. Washington Avenue, but the applicant requested an adjournment.

• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-3)
• Adjourned New Jersey American Water Company application to June 12, 2023

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials, including an audio MP3 and a PDF of the agenda itself. No substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not included in this text.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3 and April 4 2023 agenda PDF

The Council adopted Ordinance 2023-08 to update penalties for graffiti and require timely removal from properties. They also approved a first reading for a $25,000 equipment purchase and appointed an interim Municipal Court Administrator.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 updating graffiti penalties and removal requirements (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-09 for $25,000 equipment and municipal building improvements (7-0)
• Appointed Orchid Santana as Interim Municipal Court Administrator effective April 17, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved town-wide yard sales for September 23rd & 24th (unanimous)
• Certified funds for 2023 professional services contract with attorney Erik Peterson not to exceed $50,000 (7-0)
• Authorized cancellation of tax, sewer, or garbage refunds/delinquencies under $10.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Authorized redemption of tax certificates for 45 Cornish St ($10,496.16) and 10 Valley View Terrace ($2,120.32) (7-0)

Borough Council

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on March 27, 2023. The agenda contains only a notice and audio file, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

The Borough Council appointed Constance Dean to serve as Deputy Municipal Clerk and Deputy Registrar for a one-year term. The council also held an executive session to discuss personnel interviews.

• Approved Resolution 2023-66 appointing Constance Dean as Deputy Municipal Clerk and Deputy Registrar for a one-year term (6-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel interviews

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees holds its regular monthly meeting, primarily consisting of routine reports and approvals. The only new business item is approving a performance evaluation form. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

• Approve minutes for January 23, 2022 meetings
• Approve Performance Evaluation Form
• Reports from President, Treasurer, Director, and committees
• Public comment period

The Board approved the treasurer's reports for January and February 2023 and adopted a new performance evaluation form for the library director. Members also decided to update the library's code of conduct to include a cell phone usage clause for patrons.

• Approved January 23, 2023 reorganization meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 regular monthly meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved January 2023 treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved February 2023 treasurer's report (5-0)
• Decided to update code of conduct to include patron cell phone usage
• Approved and adopted director performance evaluation form (4-0-1)

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on March 21, 2023. It contains only meeting materials and a link to audio, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

• Meeting materials and audio link provided

The Council adopted the 2023 municipal budget and an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits. They also approved a professional services contract for a municipal attorney and cancelled several old capital ordinance balances. A proposed parking ordinance (2023-02) failed to pass.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-07 to increase CY 2023 budget by up to 3.5% (5-2)
• Approved 2023 Municipal, Sewer, and Solid Waste budgets (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-59 for municipal attorney Erik C. Peterson, not to exceed $50,000 (4-2-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-61 to cancel outstanding balances in various capital ordinances (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance 2023-02 regarding parking (0-5-2)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss Arbor Day tree planting details, including the number of trees, species, and location, as well as public relations efforts. They will also review the 5-year plan and consider a request regarding 256 W. Warren St, plus maintenance bids.

• Arbor Day tree planting: number, species, location, and PR arrangements
• 5-Year Plan discussion
• Request letter for 256 W. Warren St
• Maintenance bids

The Commission coordinated logistics for Arbor Day on April 29, 2023, including potential planting sites on Warren St and Alvin Sloan. The board also identified a tree for removal at 256 W. Warren St and discussed the 5-year plan.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Added 256 W. Warren St to the maintenance list for removal
• Scheduled Arbor Day for April 29, 2023, at 10am

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting. The only application on the agenda, a preliminary and final site plan from New Jersey American Water Company, has been postponed to April 10, 2023. The board will review and discuss the Highlands Center Plan, and will also consider a resolution declaring an encumbrance.

• New Jersey American Water Company site plan hearing postponed to 4/10/23
• Highlands Center Plan review and discussion
• Resolution 2023-53 – Declaration of Encumbrance

The Board approved a draft of the Highlands Center Plan and expressed support for a mural project. A public hearing for the New Jersey American Water Company application was postponed.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes with correction (6-0)
• Postponed New Jersey American Water Company public hearing to 4/10/23
• Approved Highlands Center Plan draft
• Approved support for BID mural project

Borough Council

This agenda contains only a meeting notice and an audio recording link, with no listed agenda items. The council is meeting, but no specific decisions or discussions are documented in the provided text.

The Borough Council entered an executive session to discuss personnel interviews. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved entry into executive session for personnel interviews (all in favor)

Borough Council

The Borough Council filled a vacancy by appointing Christopher Infinito to the council. The body also approved several financial resolutions, a tax certificate redemption, and a professional services contract for animal control.

• Approved appointment of Christopher Infinito to council (6-0)
• Approved minutes from December 6 and December 20, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved executive session minutes for December 20, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved payment of vouchers and claims (4-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-54 for transfer of reserve appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-56 for tax certificate redemption of $2,220.32 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-57 amending animal control professional services contract (7-0)
• Removed Resolution 2023-55 regarding Interim Manager from agenda

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and a notice; no substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting audio MP3 available
• March 6 2023 agenda PDF
• March 6 2023 notice PDF

The Borough Council held a budget meeting to review the proposed 2023 budget and comparisons to 2022. Discussions focused on the budget amount, the budget process, and impacts on taxes. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal.

Borough Council

The provided text contains only the meeting title, date, and links to audio and PDF documents. It does not list specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions, so no substantive summary can be generated.

The Council adopted Ordinance 2023-01 to establish new floodplain management regulations and designated the Zoning Officer as the Floodplain Administrator. The body also approved several tax certificate redemptions and authorized a financial expert to review a redevelopment agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 establishing Floodplain Management Regulations (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-02 regarding resident off-street permit parking on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-07 to increase CY 2023 budget appropriation limits by 3.5% on first reading (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Michael Franks to the Green Team
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 appointing Records Redaction Officers for Daniel's Law
• Approved Resolution 2023-34 appointing Donald Farino as Borough Public Defender (not to exceed $17,500)
• Approved Resolution 2023-51 appointing Richard Reading as financial expert (not to exceed $5,000)
• Adopted 13 tax certificate redemption resolutions (2023-33, 35-38, 41-49)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including property ownership at 2 Oak Ridge, collect tree planting location lists from commissioners, and discuss the 5-year plan. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• 2 Oak Ridge – property ownership confirmation
• Commissioners to provide tree planting location lists
• 5-Year Plan discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting. Members discussed tree planting recommendations for Arbor Day and identified maintenance needs, including a stump removal on Sunrise Terrace. No other formal votes on new business were recorded.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session for pending litigation

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its 2023 reorganization meeting, including appointing professionals (attorney, engineer, planner), electing officers, and setting the meeting schedule. The board will also hold a completeness hearing for a preliminary and final site plan from New Jersey American Water Company, and consider a refund of an application fee and a floodplain management ordinance.

• New Jersey American Water Company preliminary & final site plan completeness hearing
• Ordinance 2023-01 Floodplain Management
• Jerry Brown – approval of refund of application fee from 2022
• Professional appointments for 2023: Attorney, Engineer, Planner
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the November 28, 2022 minutes, public comment, and reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. No specific action items, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period
• Reports from President, Treasurer, Director, and committees (Finance, House, Policy, Friends of the Library)
• Executive session as needed
• Next meeting scheduled for February 27, 2023 at 7 PM

The Board of Trustees held a reorganizational meeting to elect its officers. After an initial vote and a brief adjournment to allow another member to join, the board finalized the leadership positions.

• Elected Rosemarie Rosati as President (4-0-0)
• Elected Angela Bridygham as Treasurer (4-0-0)
• Elected Ian Watts as Secretary (4-0-0)
• Withdrew nomination of Angela Bridygham as Vice President (5-0-0)
• Elected Kevin Noone as Vice President (5-0-0)

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
• Compliance with Sunshine Law noted

The Board approved a new library card policy allowing notarized letters as proof of residency. Members also authorized the donation of old computers to First Foundations Christian School and approved the 2023 petty cash fund.

• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 (3-0-2)
• Approved December 2022 treasurer's report and bill list (5-0-0)
• Approved January 2023 treasurer's report and bill list (5-0-0)
• Adopted new library card policy accepting notarized letters for residency proof (5-0-0)
• Accepted January 2023 director's report (5-0-0)
• Approved 2023 petty cash and change fund totaling $150 (5-0-0)
• Approved donation of replaced computers to First Foundations Christian School (5-0-0)

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and a link to council audio; no specific agenda items are listed. The document is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions detailed.

The Council introduced a new floodplain management ordinance on first reading and approved several tax certificate redemptions. They also appointed a municipal prosecutor and designated a redeveloper for the Stover Building. Several ordinances regarding parking and tax exemptions were tabled.

• Introduced Ordinance 2023-01 (Floodplain Management Regulations) on first reading (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2023-03 to reduce regular meetings to once per month (7-0)
• Approved Land Use Board appointments for Marianne Van Deursen, Andrew Turner, Daniel W. Frascella, III, Darryl Wright, and Ethel Conry
• Adopted Resolutions 2023-22, 26, and 30 for tax certificate redemptions (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25 adopting a Domestic Violence Policy (7-0)
• Appointed Matthew Moench as Municipal Prosecutor for 2023 (7-0)
• Designated 1 West Washington Urban Renewal, LLC as redeveloper for Block 95, Lots 7 and 10 (6-0-1)
• Tabled Ordinances 2023-02, 2023-05, and 2023-06 (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold its annual reorganization, electing and reappointing members, scheduling 2023 meetings, and adopting a temporary budget. They will also discuss old business, including confirming property ownership for a tree at 2 Oak Ridge.

• Election and reappointments of Shade Tree Commission members
• Schedule for 2023 Shade Tree Commission meetings
• Temporary 2023 Budget
• Discussion of 2 Oak Ridge property ownership

The Commission appointed a Chairman and Secretary and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. A temporary budget of $5,625.00 for 2023 was also approved. The body noted that the expiration date for its 5-year plan was extended to 12/31/24.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Appointed K. Halpin as Chairman (4-0)
• Appointed S. McDonald as Secretary (4-0)
• Accepted 2023 Meeting Schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Temporary Budget of $5,625.00 (5-0)

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on January 3, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting materials and a link to the audio recording; no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Borough Council held its reorganization meeting to appoint a Deputy Mayor and fill various board and professional service roles. The council approved several professional contracts for legal, auditing, and engineering services, and established the 2023 cash management plan and meeting schedule.

• Appointed Louann Cox as Deputy Mayor (4-3)
• Approved professional contract for Hawkins, Delafield & Wood for bond attorney services, not to exceed $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved professional contract for Gebhardt & Kiefer for municipal attorney services, not to exceed $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved professional contract for Suplee Clooney & Co. for auditing services, not to exceed $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved professional contract for CP Engineers NJ LLC for wastewater engineering, not to exceed $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved professional contract for Finelli Consulting Engineers for general engineering, not to exceed $70,000 (7-0)
• Extended Community Animal Control LLC contract for 60 days (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 Cash Management Plan and designated official depositories (7-0)