Washington public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-27 to align local land use regulations with the Highlands Regional Master Plan. The body will also discuss a property maintenance ordinance and approve several resolutions regarding insurance and redevelopment.

• Ordinance 2024-27: Highlands Council Regional Master Plan Conformance
• Fourth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Jade Partners Urban Renewal, LLC for Block 96, Lots 3 and 4 (West Washington Avenue)
• Resolution 2024-203: Appointing 2025 Statewide Insurance Fund Commissioner
• Resolution 2024-204: Appointing 2025 Risk Management Consultant
• Discussion on Property Maintenance Ordinance

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2024-27, which aligns local land use regulations with the Highlands Regional Master Plan, including new development standards for water, septic, and habitat protection. The council also approved a series of resolutions authorizing the redemption of tax sale certificates and appointed officials to the Statewide Insurance Fund. Discussions on a property maintenance ordinance continued without a vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-27 for Highlands Council Regional Master Plan conformance (6-1, Gorshkov opposed)
• Approved vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-193 through 2024-202 for redemption of tax sale certificates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-203 appointing Brian Bond as Statewide Insurance Fund Commissioner (6-0, Gorshkov abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-204 appointing Skylands Risk Management as Risk Management Consultant (6-0, Gorshkov abstained)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for contractual matters (unanimous)

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 16, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October and November meetings, public comment, reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and discussion of the 2025 slate of officers to be voted on at the January reorganization meeting. Formal action may be taken on any agenda item.

• Approval of minutes from October 28 and November 18, 2024 regular meetings
• Director's report and committee reports (Finance, House, Policy, Friends of the Library)
• New Business: 2025 Slate of Officers to be voted on during January 2025 reorganization meeting
• Executive session as needed
• Next meeting set for January 27, 2025

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting, swore in Cherisse Cherry as a new board member, and approved the minutes from October and November meetings. The board also accepted the November treasurer's report and the December bill list, both unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Swore in Cherisse Cherry as new board member
• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes (no nays, Cherisse abstained)
• Approved November 18, 2024 meeting minutes (no nays, Ian, Angela, Cherisse abstained)
• Accepted November 2024 treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 bill list (unanimous)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss a draft amendment to the Shade Tree Ordinance, review remaining 2024 budget items, and consider a tree care quote from Suyker Tree Care. New business includes setting the 2025 meeting schedule, reviewing tree service requests from four residential addresses, and planning the 2025 Arbor Day event.

• Shade Tree Ordinance Amendment draft under old business
• Tree service requests at 30 Sunrise Terrace, 272 W. Warren Street, 21 Presidential Drive, and 32 Presidential Drive
• Suyker Tree Care Quote discussion
• Remaining 2024 Budget review
• Arbor Day 2025 event planning

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission approved a proposal from Suyker Tree Care without sales tax, and directed a member to obtain a quote from Plant Farm to use remaining 2024 budget for spring 2025 tree planting. The commission also moved the January 2025 meeting to January 9, and decided not to participate in the Memorial Elementary environmental club event for Arbor Day, opting for a traditional tree planting.

• Approved Suyker Tree Care proposal without sales tax (4-0)
• Directed G. Pohorely to obtain quote from Plant Farm for spring 2025 tree planting
• Moved January 2025 meeting to January 9, 2025
• Decided not to use Memorial Elementary event as Arbor Day 2025 event
• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes with edits (4-0)

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will consider Ordinance 2024-27 regarding conformance with the Highlands Council Regional Master Plan. A presentation on affordable housing is scheduled. The board will also discuss the New Year reorganization meeting and review communications including a rehabilitation study and a resolution declaring an area in need of rehabilitation.

• Presentation on Washington Borough Affordable Housing
• Ordinance 2024-27 for Highlands Council Regional Master Plan Conformance
• Discussion on New Year Reorganization Meeting
• Borough of Washington Rehabilitation Study
• Resolution declaring the Borough as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss a property maintenance ordinance during the work session and consider several resolutions, including budget transfers, tax certificate redemptions, and the sale of two surplus garbage trucks. The council is also set to award a $7,750 appraisal contract and appoint a library board member.

• Sale of 2021 Western Star garbage truck (VIN 5KKHAXDV7MPMJ1602) to Phillipsburg for $175,000
• Sale of 2021 Western Star garbage truck (VIN 5KKHAXDV5MPMJ1601) to Hightstown Borough for $170,000
• Budget transfers of $1,000 in Current Fund and $31,000 in Solid Waste Utility Fund
• Discussion of a Property Maintenance Ordinance during work session
• Redemption of tax certificate for 20 Lenape Trail (Block 101.01 Lot 27) for $2,018.72

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review minutes from September and discuss stormwater management communications. Old business includes maintenance list updates and remaining 2024 budget. New business features tree pruning at Gibsons Gym and Stover building, two donated trees for borough property, a possible tree nursery near DPW garages, and a proposal to change the Shade Tree Ordinance membership from seven to five members. Member reappointments for 2025 will also be discussed.

• Tree pruning at Gibsons Gym and Stover building
• Two trees donated for planting on borough property
• Discussion of possible tree nursery next to DPW garages
• Proposal to change Shade Tree Ordinance membership from seven to five
• Member reappointments for 2025

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of minutes and receiving reports from the President, Treasurer, and Director. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific new business items listed.

• Approval of minutes from the November 28, 2024 meeting

Green Team

The Washington Borough Green Team is holding a regular meeting to approve October minutes, hear a presentation from an Eagle Scout candidate, and receive updates on the Shabbecong Mountain Preserve, the National Wildlife Federation program, and the recent Shabbecong Creek cleanup. The team will also assign volunteer roles for Sustainable Jersey initiatives.

• Presentation by Ben Felon, Eagle Scout candidate
• Shabbecong Mountain Preserve update
• National Wildlife Federation update – need more signups
• Nov. 2nd Shabbecong Creek cleanup wrap up
• Sustainable Jersey volunteer assignments

Borough Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a municipal consent hearing to evaluate an application from Comcast of New Jersey II, LLC. The body is considering the renewal of Comcast's consent to own and operate its cable television and communications system within the borough.

• Public hearing for Comcast of New Jersey II, LLC municipal consent renewal

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing for Comcast, consider ordinances on cat licensing, Highlands Council conformance, and bicycle regulations, and vote on budget transfers totaling $92,100. A key resolution would declare the Borough an area in need of rehabilitation, potentially enabling redevelopment efforts.

• Public hearing for Comcast cable franchise
• Ordinance 2024-27 for Highlands Council Regional Master Plan conformance
• Resolution 2024-185 declaring Borough an area in need of rehabilitation
• Ordinance 2024-26 amending cat licensing regulations
• Budget transfers totaling $92,100 ($52,100 current fund, $40,000 solid waste utility)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a regular meeting on November 12, 2024. The agenda consists of a public notice regarding an amended start time.

• Meeting start time moved from 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will consider whether the Winston Hall Academy application is complete. A discussion is scheduled on potential changes to the legal notice publication process. Communications will cover affordable housing implementation and The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar & Eatery.

• Winston Hall Academy — completeness review
• Discussion on changes to Legal Notice publication
• Resolution: Warren Services (details not provided)
• Communications: Affordable Housing Implementation 2024
• Communications: The Laughing Goat Coffee Bar & Eatery

Library Board

This is a routine, procedurally-focused meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Washington Public Library. The agenda consists of standard items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, officer and committee reports, and public comment. No specific action items, ordinances, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed. Formal action may be taken on any agenda item as needed.

• Approval of minutes from the September 23, 2024 regular meeting
• Reports from the President, Treasurer, Director, and committees (Finance, House, Policy, Friends of the Library)
• Possible executive session as needed

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024, because a quorum could not be reached. No items were discussed or decided.

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will meet to approve minutes from September 9 and consider a resolution regarding Suburban Greens. The board will also review the completeness of an application from Warren Services.

• Resolution regarding Suburban Greens
• Application completeness review for Warren Services
• Engineer's report on stalled projects in the Borough

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold a second reading and potential adoption of Ordinance 2024-24, which creates a permitting system and fee schedule for motion picture filming on public property. The council also plans to discuss amendments to property maintenance, mobile food facilities, and peddler/solicitor ordinances, and consider resolutions for a tax certificate redemption and appointing a zoning officer.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-24 establishing film-ready standards, including permit fees of $100–$1,000 per day and insurance requirements
• Discussion on proposed amendments to Property Maintenance, Mobile Food Facilities, and Peddler/Solicitor ordinances
• Resolution 2024-169 for redemption of a tax certificate
• Resolution 2024-170 appointing Brian Bond as Zoning Officer

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold first reading of Ordinance 2024-25 updating bicycle regulations, and discuss zoning amendments to add weapons stores to prohibited uses, regulate mobile food facilities, and create a special event permit for peddlers. Resolutions include extending the garbage payment grace period, redeeming a tax certificate for 148-150 W Washington Ave, setting a tree removal fee schedule, and appointing a municipal prosecutor. A public hearing on the bicycle ordinance is set for November 12.

• Ordinance 2024-25: first reading to update Chapter 26 (Bicycles) with modern safety and operating rules
• Discussion of amending Chapter 94-81-A.2 to add Weapons Store to prohibited uses
• Discussion of amending Chapter 45 to add Article III Mobile Food Facilities
• Discussion of amending Chapter 49 Peddling and Soliciting to add a Special Event Permit
• Resolution 2024-167: setting new tree removal fee schedule per Ordinance 2024-22

The Washington Borough Council approved Ordinance 2024-25 updating bicycle regulations, adopted resolutions extending a sewer/garbage grace period, redeeming a tax certificate, setting tree removal fees, and appointing a municipal prosecutor. Discussions on weapons sales, mobile food vendors, and special event permits were tabled for further work.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-25 updating bicycle regulations (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-165 extending garbage grace period to Oct 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-166 authorizing tax certificate redemption for 148-150 W Washington Ave (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-167 setting tree removal fee schedule (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-168 appointing Norman Albert as Municipal Prosecutor (7-0)
• Approved vouchers and claims (7-0)
• Tabled Habitat for Humanity letter regarding 149 N Lincoln Ave pending title search and appraisal

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review minutes from September 23, 2024, then discuss three new business items: tree pruning at Gibsons Gym and the Stover building, two trees donated for planting on Borough property, and a possible tree nursery next to DPW garages.

• Tree pruning at Gibsons Gym and the Stover building
• Two trees being donated for planting on Borough property
• Possible tree nursery next to DPW garages – discussion

Library Board

The Board of Trustees of the Washington Public Library will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 23, 2024. The agenda includes approval of July 2024 minutes, reports from the President, Treasurer, Director, and committees, and other standard business. No specific substantive actions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2024 regular meeting
• Treasurer's Report and Director's Report
• Committee reports from Finance, House, Policy, and Friends of the Library
• Possible executive session as needed
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to establish 'film-ready' standards and permit requirements for motion picture filming. The body will also discuss wastewater fees, property maintenance, and a Comcast franchise renewal.

• Ordinance 2024-24: Proposed filming permits with fees ranging from $25 for nonprofits to $1,000 per day for major motion pictures
• Discussion of water usage-based wastewater fees
• Discussion of Unsheltered Storage and Property Maintenance Ordinances
• Resolution 2024-163: Imposing a Halloween curfew and trick-or-treat observance
• Appointment of Victor Smoke to the Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Council adopted seven ordinances on second reading, including a new film-ready standards ordinance (2024-24) on first reading, a comprehensive garbage and recycling overhaul (2024-16), and several stormwater-related measures (2024-18 through 2024-22). It also approved a Halloween curfew resolution, voided an overpaid check, and authorized a tax certificate redemption. The council authorized the manager to proceed with a property maintenance ordinance and to obtain a yearly flow data report for wastewater fees.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-16, overhauling garbage and recycling rules (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-17, adding Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence to meeting order (6-1, Gorshkov dissenting)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-18, amending littering code for stormwater compliance (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-19, establishing privately owned salt storage rules (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-20, amending stormwater control for illicit connections and inlet retrofits (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-21, prohibiting wildlife feeding on public property (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-22, establishing tree removal and replacement rules (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-163, setting Halloween curfew and trick-or-treat hours (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission's September 16 meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for September 23, 2024 at 7pm in the downstairs conference room. No substantive business is discussed in this notice.

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting with approvals of minutes, a resolution for Suburban Greens, an application completeness review for Warren Services, and old business regarding resolution compliance for ST Fra 93 Route 31 LLC. New business includes a Consi Review. The board will also discuss multiple ordinances: 2024-18 (littering), 2024-19 (privately owned salt storage), 2024-20 (stormwater control), 2024-22 (tree removal/replacement), 2024-21 (nuisances), and 2024-13 (stormwater control amendment). Reports from the engineer on stalled projects are scheduled.

• Resolution for Suburban Greens
• Application completeness review for Warren Services
• Old business – Resolution compliance for ST Fra 93 Route 31 LLC
• Ordinance 2024-18 – Amending Chapter 55 on littering
• Ordinance 2024-22 – Establishing Chapter 83A on tree removal and replacement

The board reviewed Warren Services LLC's preliminary and final site plan application for 110 Rt 31N, including variances for use and bulk, but could not take action due to lack of quorum after two members recused themselves. The application was continued to October 21, 2024. The board also approved five ordinances (2024-18 through 2024-22) for consistency with the land use plan.

• Continued Warren Services LLC site plan review to Oct. 21, 2024 (no action due to no quorum)
• Approved ordinances 2024-18, 2024-19_001, 2024-20, 2024-21, 2024-22 for consistency (all approved)
• Approved minutes of Aug. 12, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)

Borough Council

The Washington Borough Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 2024-23 to create a sidewalk dining license program for restaurants in commercial districts. The council will also set solid waste collection and sewer user fees for the final quarter of 2024, and award a contract for a breathing air system for the fire department. Several resolutions authorize bond cancellations and appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-23 (first reading) to create Sidewalk Dining Licenses (Chapter 75, Article XIII)
• Resolution 2024-154 setting solid waste collection fee for Oct-Dec 2024
• Resolution 2024-155 setting sewer user fee
• Resolution 2024-160 awarding $42,398.00 contract to Air & Gas Technologies for a breathing air system for the Fire Department
• Appointment of Victor Smoke to the Shade Tree Commission (term ending 12/31/2024)

The Borough Council approved resolutions setting the solid waste service charge at $400 per dwelling unit and the sewer user fee at $494 per equivalent dwelling unit for the period starting October 1, 2024. The council also approved several resolutions including the release of maintenance bonds and escrow, cancellation of various grant and capital bond balances, and a contract for a breathing air system for the fire department. An ordinance on first reading failed, and a mayoral appointment was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2024-154 setting solid waste fee at $400 per dwelling unit and $10 per bulk item tag (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-155 setting sewer user fee at $494 per EDU (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2024-160 awarding $42,398 contract to Air & Gas Technologies for breathing air system (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-149 releasing $1,000 maintenance bond for 266 West Warren Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-150 releasing $135 escrow for 49 Lambert Street (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-152 renaming Veterans Park to Pumpkin Park for Oct 26, 2024 (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-156 cancelling grant balances including $30,292.03 NJ Cares (6-0)
• Tabled mayoral appointment of Victor Smoke to Shade Tree Commission to Sept 17 meeting

Borough Council

The Washington Borough Council will review a bond anticipation note issuance of up to $2,096,795, discuss the possible sale of borough-owned properties, and vote on a resolution supporting a cannabis cultivation facility. Other actions include first readings of ordinances to amend garbage/rubbish collection (switching to a private hauler) and council chapter, plus second readings for stormwater control, a $20,000 general improvement, and lead-based paint inspections. The council also will approve several resolutions including a tax sale authorization and firefighter assistance funding.

• Bond anticipation notes up to $2,096,795
• Resolution supporting a cannabis cultivation facility within the borough
• Possible sale of borough-owned properties
• Ordinance to replace garbage/rubbish chapter due to transition to private hauler
• Ordinance creating lead-based paint inspections for residential dwellings

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from May and June 2024 meetings and discuss old business including tree specifications, an update on 14 Flower Avenue right-of-way, and a tree inventory update from D. Butler. New business includes nominating a Secretary, reviewing the 2024 budget of $20,070.06, considering bids for maintenance, a tree request at 323 Belvidere Avenue, a June storm damage claim from Harding Drive via a statewide questionnaire, and a matter at 37 Lambert St.

• 2024 Budget discussion – $20,070.06
• Tree Request – 323 Belvidere Avenue
• June storm damage – Harding Drive Claim via Statewide Questionnaire
• Update on 14 Flower Avenue right-of-way
• Maintenance List – Bids

Green Team

The Green Team will consider approval of June meeting minutes and discuss updates for the Shabbecong Mountain Preserve, including future hikes in September and October. They will also plan the last DASACC cleanup on September 14, seek volunteers for the Farmers Market, and discuss the town's Sustainable Jersey Certification for 2025.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Shabbecong Mountain Preserve update and future hikes (September and October)
• Last DASACC cleanup scheduled for September 14
• Call for Farmers Market volunteers
• Discussion of Sustainable Jersey Certification 2025

Land Use Board

The Land Use Board will hold a public hearing on the completeness of the Suburban Greens application and review the Warren Services application for completeness. The board will also hear reports from the engineer on stalled projects in the borough.

• Suburban Greens – Completeness & Public Hearing
• Warren Services – Completeness review
• Reports from Engineer on stalled projects in the Borough
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2024
• Unagendized statements and public comments

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the President, Treasurer, Director, and various committees. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reporting.

• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The Borough Council will hold first readings on three ordinances, including a new lead-based paint inspection program (Ordinance 2024-15) and a replacement stormwater control code (Ordinance 2024-13). A second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2024-11 to allow limited public alcohol consumption is also on the agenda. The council will consider resolutions awarding a solid waste collection contract, adopting an electronic billboard policy, and approving escrow releases. Public comment and a request for a handicap parking space at 47 Taylor Street are scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-15 creating Chapter 52 'Lead-Based Paint Inspections' for certain residential dwellings
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-13 replacing the stormwater control code (Chapter 57)
• Ordinance 2024-14 appropriating $20,000 from the capital improvement fund for general improvements
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-11 to permit limited public possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Resolution 2024-122 authorizing a contract for solid waste, yard waste, and recyclable collection and disposal services

Shade Tree Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting to consider two applications: Suburban Greens for completeness and a public hearing, and Warren Services for completeness. The board will also approve minutes from the June 10 meeting and address any old or new business.

• Suburban Greens – Completeness & Public Hearing
• Warren Services – Completeness
• Approval of minutes from June 10, 2024

Library Board

The board will conduct its regular monthly meeting to review officer and committee reports. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and the approval of previous meeting minutes. No specific new business or projects are listed for discussion.

• Approval of May 20, 2024, and January 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• Reports from the Finance, House, and Policy committees

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on budget adoption and a $115,000.00 appropriation for improvements. The meeting also includes reviews of ordinances regarding lead-based paint inspections and sidewalk dining licenses.

• Ordinance 2024-07: New lead-based paint inspections for certain residential dwellings
• Ordinance 2024-09: Appropriation of $115,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund
• Resolution 2024-108: Municipal budget adoption
• Ordinance 2024-12: Creation of sidewalk dining licenses
• Various resolutions for retail liquor and consumption licenses

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss setting standards for tree care near private properties when requesting maintenance proposals. The agenda also includes updates on tree locations and reports of fallen branches.

• Update on tree location at 10 Flower Avenue regarding the ROW
• Discussion on standards for tree care near resident homes during maintenance proposals
• Complaint regarding 261 Carlton Ave
• Report of a large branch falling at 48 E Church St.
• Maintenance list update for 10 & 44 Alvin Sloan

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a public hearing and first reading for two ordinances: one updating land use submission requirements to align with the Highlands Regional Master Plan, and another authorizing $115,000 for general improvements. The council will also consider several resolutions, including tax refunds, estimated tax bills, a garbage grace period, professional services contracts, and appointments.

• Ordinance 2024-08: Amends land use ordinance to require Highlands Council consistency determinations for certain development applications.
• Ordinance 2024-09: Appropriates $115,000 from Capital Improvement Fund for general improvements.
• Resolution 2024-98: Authorizes professional services contract with Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq. for special labor counsel.
• Resolution 2024-99: Budget amendment.
• Resolution 2024-101: Appoints Rose Witt as Qualified Purchasing Agent.

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes approving minutes from prior meetings, receiving reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and allowing public comment. The agenda lists no specific new business or old business items, so the meeting is largely procedural and report-based. Formal action may be taken on any agenda items, and the next meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 regular meeting and January 22, 2023 reorganization meeting
• Public comment period
• Reports from president, treasurer, director, and committees (Finance, House, Policy, Friends of the Library)
• Executive session as needed
• Next meeting set for June 24, 2024 at 7 PM

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from the prior meeting, reviewing communications, and discussing old and new business items related to tree care and planting in the borough.

• Arbor Day planting recap and adding new trees to inventory
• Review of proposals received
• Discussion of tree matters at 124 Wayne Street
• Updates to the maintenance list
• Planning for fall planting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to introduce an ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings, with a public hearing scheduled for June 18. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2024 municipal budget, which totals $8.52 million in general appropriations, and consider several resolutions including tax refunds, tax certificate redemptions, and escrow releases.

• Ordinance 2024-07: Lead-based paint inspections for rental units, with fees of $250 initial and $350 for re-inspection
• Resolution 2024-75: 2024 Municipal Budget public hearing, $8,520,399.83 general appropriations
• Resolution 2024-80: Refund $1,819.00 overpayment of 2024 Q1 taxes to Michael J. Vargo Jr. (6 Washington Square Cir)
• Resolution 2024-83: Designate reserved handicap parking at 40 Taylor Street
• Resolution 2024-88: Release $191.50 site plan escrow for 55 Willow Street

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings, receiving reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and addressing old and new business. Formal action may be taken on any agenda items.

• Approval of minutes for March 25, 2024 and January 22, 2023 Reorganization Meeting
• Reports from Finance, House, and Policy Committees
• Friends of the Library report
• Executive session as needed

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss Ordinance 2024-06, which would create a licensing system for restaurants to use public sidewalks for outdoor dining in commercial districts. The meeting also includes resolutions on solid waste fees, sewer billing adjustments, tax certificate redemption, and support for a state bill on unlawful occupancy. Awards will be presented to police for CPR saves, and Arbor Day will be proclaimed.

• Ordinance 2024-06: Sidewalk Dining Licenses (discussion)
• Resolution 2024-76: Solid waste collection fee for 2024
• Resolution 2024-77: Adjust sewer billings per code
• Resolution 2024-78: Redemption of tax certificate
• Resolution 2024-79: Support for Senate No. 725 on unlawful occupancy

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings for two applications: Genaro Bogado Rodriguez and Suburban Greens. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive communications on financial disclosures, a municipal notice, and the 2024 Stormwater Control Ordinance.

• Public hearing: Genaro Bogado Rodriguez
• Public hearing: Suburban Greens
• Approval of minutes from February 12 and March 11, 2024
• Communications: Required Financial Discloser Statements
• Communications: 2024 Stormwater Control Ordinance

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding its regular meeting to review old and new business. They will discuss a homeowner letter regarding Ridgetop Terrace, plan Arbor Day planting locations and budget, and consider proposals for tree maintenance.

• Ridgetop Terrace homeowner letter
• Arbor Day Planting budget and locations
• Proposals for tree maintenance

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 in the attached documents.

• No specific items listed in the agenda text

Borough Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and notices, with no listed discussion or action items. The council is meeting, but the agenda provides no specific decisions or topics for residents.

• Meeting audio available as MP3
• Agenda PDF posted
• Notice PDF posted

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 25, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from the President, Treasurer, Director, and various committees.

• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of January 22, 2023, Reorganization Meeting minutes

Borough Council

This agenda lists only the meeting materials for the March 19, 2024 Borough Council meeting, including an audio MP3 and a PDF of the agenda itself. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3 and agenda PDF

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding its regular March meeting. They will review minutes, discuss old business including the Arbor Day tree planting and the 2024 temporary budget, and take up new business involving tree tags at 39-41 E. Church Street, the expiring Community Forest Management Plan, and a potential planting area on Myrtle Avenue.

• Oath of Office
• Arbor Day tree planting
• 2024 Temporary Budget
• 39-41 E. Church Street – Tag # 993 and Tag # 994
• Community Forest Management Plan – expires December 31, 2024

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on March 5, 2024. The agenda lists only meeting materials and a link to audio, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but no decisions or discussions are specified in the provided text.

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, which is largely procedural. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees, and take public comment. No specific action items or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023 and January 22, 2024 meetings, including the Reorganization Meeting
• Reports from Finance, House, and Policy Committees and Friends of the Library
• Public comment period
• Meeting held in person and via Zoom in compliance with the Sunshine Law

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Washington Borough Council meeting on February 20, 2024. The agenda lists only meeting materials and documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided. It appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Shade Tree Commission

The Washington Borough Shade Tree Commission is holding its annual reorganization meeting. Members will be appointed, officers elected, the 2024 meeting schedule set, and a temporary budget of $5,412.50 approved. The commission will also discuss old business regarding trees on Ridgetop Terrace.

• Ridgetop Terrace Trees discussion
• Member appointments and election
• 2024 meeting schedule
• 2024 temporary budget of $5,412.50

Land Use Board

The Washington Borough Land Use Board will hold a special reorganization meeting to appoint professionals, elect officers, and set its 2024 schedule. The board will also continue a public hearing for New Jersey American Water Company and discuss a proposed ordinance on sidewalk signs.

• Professional appointments for Attorney, Engineer, Planner
• Election of officers and committee appointments
• Continued public hearing: New Jersey American Water Company
• Borough Ordinance 24-1: Sidewalk Signs
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only materials are the meeting audio and the agenda PDF itself.

• Meeting audio MP3 available
• Agenda PDF posted

Library Board

The Washington Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting, with agenda items including approval of December minutes, public comment, and reports from the president, treasurer, director, and committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items. Formal action may be taken on any agenda items, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2023.

• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period
• Reports from Finance, House, Policy Committees and Friends of the Library
• Executive session as needed

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
• Roll call
• Any further business
• Adjournment

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The only substantive material is the agenda PDF itself and an audio recording of the meeting.

• Meeting materials include council audio MP3 and January 16, 2024 agenda PDF

Borough Council

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