Woodbury public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will consider conditional use and variance requests for two properties. The board will also discuss its 2024 reorganization and meeting dates.

• Woodbury Wellness at 818 North Broad Street (Conditional Use/Minor Site Plan/Bulk Variance)
• Mayis Properties, LLC at 263 Park Avenue (Major Subdivision/Bulk Variances/Conditional Use)
• Bethlehem Baptist Church at 13 Carpenter Street (Minor Subdivision/Site Waiver resolution)
• Certificates of Appropriateness for signs at 50 Curtis Ave, 7 S. Broad St, and 31 S. Broad St

City Council

City Council is considering ordinances to require lead-based paint inspections at tenant turnover and proof of liability insurance for rental owners. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various administrative policies and budget adjustments.

• Ordinance 2400-23: Requires lead-based paint inspections for rental dwellings with a $20 fee and penalties up to $1,000 per week for non-compliance
• Ordinance 2401-23: Requires rental owners to maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 (or $300,000 for certain owner-occupied multi-family homes)
• Resolution 23-236: Parking use agreement with Gloucester County for property at 432 Glover Street
• Resolution 23-239: Rejection of all bids for water filtration tanks upgrades and rehabilitation
• Resolution 23-254: Second extension of Class Five cannabis license for Bestbuds

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to limit the number of dogs and cats per property and establish new lead-based paint and rental insurance requirements. The body is also discussing updates to cannabis licensing timelines and sewer and water fees.

• Ordinance 2392-23: Limits properties to five total dogs/cats, excluding licensed commercial kennels
• Ordinance 2400-23: Adds lead-based paint hazard inspection requirements to housing standards
• Ordinance 2401-23: Requires proof of liability insurance for rental unit owners
• Ordinance 2397-23: Sets minimum annual sewer charges at $737 for single-family users and small businesses
• Resolution 23-224: Awarding contract for disposal of recyclable materials

City Council

The City Council is discussing the sale of land in the Downtown Business District to Woodbury Redevelopment Holdings LLC. The body is also reviewing ordinances to limit the number of pets per property and update truck weight restrictions on local streets.

• Proposed sale of Block 75, multiple lots, to Woodbury Redevelopment Holdings LLC
• Ordinance 2392-23 to limit properties to five total dogs/cats
• Ordinance 2393-23 excluding trucks over five tons from local streets with a $200 fine
• Ordinance 2394-23 to vacate Charles Street
• Tax abatement for affordable rental housing at Woodlake Apartments Preservation, L.P.

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will meet to discuss a minor subdivision and site waiver for Bethlehem Baptist Church. The board will also receive a conceptual update regarding Insipra Hospital and vote on several resolutions.

• Minor Subdivision/Site Waiver for Bethlehem Baptist Church at 13 Carpenter Street
• Conceptual Update for Insipra Hospital
• Conditional Use/C-Variances resolution for Best Buds, LLC at 135 S. Broad St
• Certificates of Appropriateness for 40 S. Broad St (GU’s Noodle House), 44 High St, and 62 E. Centre St

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including the issuance of bonds to finance capital improvements and water and sewer utility projects. The body will also consider contracts for water main improvements and road resurfacing.

• Issuance and sale of up to $15,569,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
• Contract award to Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc. for water main improvements on Euclid Street, Newton Avenue, and Briar Hill Lane
• Notice to bidders for West Centre Street resurfacing and safety improvements
• Agreement for $7,000 GCADA grant funding for the Municipal Alliance for the fiscal year 2025
• Adoption of revised personnel policies and procedures manual and employee handbook

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including funding for infrastructure and new rules for cannabis businesses. The body is also considering resolutions for tax refunds, public property sales, and road resurfacing contracts.

• Ordinance 2390-23: Appropriating $300,000 for water and sanitary sewer line repair and replacement
• Ordinance 2389-23: Amending zoning to allow curbside retail sales at legal cannabis businesses
• Resolution 23-191: Awarding a contract to Arawak Paving Company, Inc. for resurfacing on N. Maple Street, Laurel Street, Holroyd Place, S. Girard Street, and Briar Hill Lane
• Ordinance 2394-23: Proposed vacating of Charles Street
• Ordinance 2391-23: Adopting a Standard Operating Procedure for the community use of social networking sites

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will meet to consider a conditional use and variance request for a property on S. Broad Street. The board will also address a resolution regarding a use variance for a property on Curtis Ave.

• Conditional Use/C Variances for Best Buds, LLC at 135 S. Broad Street
• Use Variance resolution for Silverstone Properties, LLC at 42 Curtis Ave

City Council

The City Council is voting on several resolutions including tax refunds for disabled veterans and the release of project bonds. The body is also amending the 2023 budget to include new grant funding for public safety programs.

• Rejection of all bids for Stewart Lake Park Improvement Project – Playground & Pavilion Plaza
• Budget insertion of $30,444.68 for Safe and Secure Communities Program and $3,360.00 for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Labor Day
• Tax refunds for 100% disabled veterans at 731 Washington Ave and 450 Hunter St
• Acceptance of $117,500.00 maintenance bond for Well No. 8 Redevelopment & Pump Repairs Project
• Release of performance bond for McDonald’s Corporation at 444 North Broad Street

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including promoting a police detective, approving change orders for infrastructure projects, and issuing tax refunds to disabled veterans. The agenda also includes several routine items like approving purchases and raffle applications.

• Promotion of Eric Lokaj from Detective Sergeant to Detective Lieutenant in the police department
• Change order for FY2021 ADA ramp project, increasing contract to $93,283.45
• Change Order No. 2 for FY2022 water main project, increasing contract to $499,150.64
• Authorizing bids for FY2023 water main replacement on Euclid Street, Newton Avenue, and Briar Hill Lane
• Tax refunds for disabled veterans at 23 S Drexel St ($2,097.82) and 564 Hunter St ($3,826.18)

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to review certificates of appropriateness for several downtown properties. The board will also address a conditional use and variance application for 42 Curtis Avenue.

• Conditional Use/C Variances for Best Buds, LLC at 42 Curtis Avenue
• Use Variance resolution for Silverstone Properties at 42 Curtis Avenue
• Certificates of appropriateness for 33 S. Broad St, 135 S. Broad St, and 343 S. Broad St
• Certificates of appropriateness for 143 Delaware St and 15 E. Centre St

The Board approved five certificates of appropriateness for various property improvements on Broad Street, Delaware Street, and Centre Street. A conditional use and use variance application for Bestbuds was carried to a future meeting. The Board also approved resolutions for 161 Emerson Street and the five approved certificates.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 33 S. Broad St (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 135 S. Broad St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 343 S. Broad St (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 143 Delaware St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 15 E. Centre St (7-0)
• Carried Bestbuds application (P/Z-6-2003) to September 28, 2023 meeting
• Approved resolution P/Z-10-2023 for 161 Emerson Street (7-0)
• Approved resolutions HPC-14, 15, 16, 17 & 18-2023 for five Broad St, Delaware St, and Centre St properties

Planning and Zoning

The Board denied a use variance to convert a garage into an apartment at 42 Curtis Avenue. It approved a minor subdivision at 161 Emerson Street and endorsed a cannabis ordinance review letter for the City Council.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied use variance for garage-to-apartment conversion at 42 Curtis Avenue (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision at 161 Emerson Street (9-0)
• Endorsed Board Planner's Cannabis Ordinance Review letter to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution P/Z-9-2023 for 59 North Broad Street (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Lead Grant Assistance Program grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Council also voted to extend the grace period for the third quarter 2023 tax collection. A closed session was held to discuss collective bargaining and employment relationships.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-130 to submit a Lead Grant Assistance Program application (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-131 to extend the third quarter 2023 grace period (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-132 to enter closed session for collective bargaining and employment relationship discussions

Planning and Zoning

The Board approved a site plan waiver for a 3-unit project at 59 North Broad Street. Six certificates of appropriateness for various property repairs and installations were also approved. A use variance application for 42 Curtis Avenue was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved site plan waiver for 59 North Broad Street (5-0)
• Approved 66 Euclid St roof certificate (7-0)
• Approved 38 N Broad St roof removal certificate (7-0)
• Approved 59 N Broad St sign certificate (7-0)
• Approved 611 Cooper St solar panels certificate (7-0)
• Approved 14 Curtis Ave sign certificate (7-0)
• Approved 111 N Broad St exterior façade repair certificate (7-0)
• Continued 42 Curtis Avenue use variance application to July 27, 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Planning/Zoning Board will consider a use variance for 42 Curtis Avenue and a site plan waiver for 59 North Broad Street. The board will also address certificates of appropriateness for signs and exterior paint at three locations.

• Use variance request for Silverstone Properties at 42 Curtis Avenue
• Site plan waiver request for David Berger at 59 North Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 108 South Broad St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 45 Euclid St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior paint at 29 High St

The Board approved certificates of appropriateness for three properties regarding signage and exterior paint. Two variance resolutions were tabled until the June 22nd meeting.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 108 South Broad St sign (6-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 45 Euclid St sign (6-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 29 High St exterior paint (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution P/Z-2-2003 for 42 Curtis Avenue use variance
• Tabled Resolution P/Z-5-2023 for 59 North Broad Street
• Approved minutes of the April 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances to fund sewer line replacements and update flood hazard maps. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding grants, audits, and a fireworks contract.

• Ordinance 2385-23: Appropriating $200,000 for sanitary sewer line replacement and infrastructure
• Ordinance 2386-23: Adopting new flood hazard maps and designating a floodplain administrator
• Resolution 23-109: $50,000 grant application for resurfacing Naomi Avenue and Manor Avenue
• Resolution 23-104: Authorization of a contract for the Fourth of July public fireworks display
• Ordinance 2384-23: Amending funding for water treatment plant upgrades and sewer lines using $300,000 in ARPA funds

The City Council adopted a bond ordinance to fund sewer infrastructure improvements and updated the city's flood hazard maps. A consent agenda was approved covering fireworks permits, tax reimbursements, and grant applications. The council also approved the bill and voucher list.

• Approved $200,000 for sanitary sewer line replacements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2386-23 to update flood hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Fourth of July fireworks contract and $50,000 CDBG application for Naomi and Manor Avenue resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved tax overpayment reimbursement for 412 E Penn Blvd (7-0)
• Approved non-fair and open contract for water treatment plant licensed operator (7-0)
• Approved 2021 audit corrective action plan (7-0)
• Approved May 1st meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved bill and voucher list (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances related to infrastructure, including sewer line replacements and updated flood hazard maps. The meeting also includes a budget presentation for the Public Works Department and a police department promotion.

• Ordinance 2385-23: Proposed $200,000 appropriation for sanitary sewer replacement, lining, and manhole rehabilitation
• Ordinance 2384-23: Proposed amendment to use $300,000 in ARP funds for water treatment plant upgrades and sewer line replacements
• Ordinance 2386-23: Proposed adoption of new flood hazard maps and designation of a floodplain administrator
• Resolution 23-102: Promotion of Nicole Sisto from SLEO II to full-time Patrol Officer
• Resolution 23-103: Extension of a shared police service agreement with the Borough of Woodbury Heights

City Council promoted Nicole Sisto to Full-Time Patrol Officer and extended a shared police service agreement with the Borough of Woodbury Heights. The council also held first readings for three ordinances, including a $200,000 bond for sewer line replacement.

• Approved promotion of Nicole Sisto to Full-Time Patrol Officer (9-0)
• Approved extension of shared police service agreement with Borough of Woodbury Heights (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2384-23 amending Ordinance 2371-22 (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2385-23 for $200,000 sewer line replacement bond (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2386-23 regarding flood hazard maps and Chapter 92 (9-0)
• Approved bill and voucher list (9-0)

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will meet to discuss a use variance for a property at 42 Curtis Avenue. The board will also conduct a courtesy review for West End Elementary School.

• Use variance request for Silverstone Properties at 42 Curtis Avenue (P/Z-2-2003)
• Courtesy review for West End Elementary School

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a first reading of Ordinance No. 2383-23 to repeal and replace Chapter 92 of the city code. The proposed ordinance adopts new flood hazard maps and designates a Floodplain Administrator to manage development in flood hazard areas.

• Ordinance No. 2383-23: New floodplain management regulations and flood hazard maps
• Resolution No. 23-96 & 23-97: Memorandums of Agreement with UFCW Local 1360
• Resolution No. 23-98: Police Department participation in the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 Program
• Resolution No. 23-99: Contract with the Captain of the Woodbury Police Department
• Resolution No. 23-100: Compliance and conciliation agreement between David Berger, John Leech, and the City

City Council held a first reading for an ordinance to adopt new flood hazard maps and designate a floodplain administrator. The council also approved a consent agenda containing several labor agreements and police equipment authorizations. Additionally, the council accepted the resignations of Councilmen Thomas Pisarcik and Reed Merinuk.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2383-23 to adopt new flood hazard maps (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-96: Memorandum of Agreement with UFCW Local 360 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 23-97: Memorandum of Agreement with Local 360 Administrative and Clerical Employees (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 23-98: Authorization for Police Department to acquire excess DoD equipment via 1033 Program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-99: Contract with the Captain of the Woodbury Police Department (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-100: Voluntary compliance and conciliation agreement between David Berger and City of Woodbury (6-0)
• Approved list of bills and vouchers (6-0)
• Approved submission of Raffle Application 23-03 for Holy Angels Catholic School to the LGCC (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will meet to swear in a new member and review a site plan application. The board will also vote on the minutes from the February 23, 2023 meeting.

• Site plan review for Woodbury Wellness at 818 North Broad Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a second reading of an ordinance to increase municipal budget appropriation limits by 3.5%. The body is also considering several reimbursements for tax and water overpayments and a contract for SCADA system upgrades.

• Ordinance 2382-23 to increase CY 2023 budget appropriations by 3.5%, amounting to $424,292.47
• 5-year road opening permit moratorium for South Maple Avenue from Dec 21, 2022, to Dec 20, 2027
• Contract award to ICA Engineering LLC for FY2022 SCADA system replacement and upgrades
• Tax and water overpayment reimbursements totaling $5,212.51 for three separate accounts
• Memorandum of Agreement with UFCW Local 360A for contract modifications (2022-2026)

City Council adopted an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council also approved a consent agenda featuring several tax and water reimbursements, a road opening moratorium, and a contract for SCADA system upgrades.

• Adopted Ordinance 2382-23 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (5-0)
• Approved contract to ICA Engineering LLC for SCADA system replacement and upgrades for $311,850.00 (5-0)
• Established 5-year road opening permit moratorium for South Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of tax overpayment for 640 Washington Ave (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of water overpayment for 1409 Glassboro Rd (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of tax overpayment for 116 Lupton Ave (5-0)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for 2023 (5-0)
• Released performance guarantee and accepted maintenance bond for Stewart Lake Park project (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a redevelopment agreement. The body is also processing a veteran's tax refund and authorizing a bid notice for park improvements.

• Contract awarded to P&A Construction, Inc. for $439,849.41 for water main improvements on Maple, Laurel, S. Girard, and N. Broad streets
• Contract awarded to A.C. Schultes, Inc. for $117,500.00 for well redevelopment and pump repairs at 319 East Red Bank Avenue
• Tax cancellation and refund of $3,397.99 for Anthony L. Rivera at 232 Hunter St
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Tantum Canoe-Brook for redevelopment of portions of the 100 block of South Broad Street
• Authorization to issue notice to bidders for the FY2017 Green Acres Stewart Lake Park playground and pavilion project

City Council approved a consent agenda including contracts for water main improvements and well redevelopment. The council also authorized a memorandum of understanding with a potential redeveloper for South Broad Street. Additionally, taxes were cancelled and refunded for a 100% disabled veteran.

• Awarded water main improvements contract to P&A Construction, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded well redevelopment & pump repairs contract to A.C. Schultes, Inc. (7-0)
• Cancelled and refunded taxes for Anthony L. Rivera at 232 Hunter St (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Tantum Canoe-Brook for 100 block of South Broad Street (7-0)
• Authorized City Engineer to issue notice to bidders for Stewart Lake Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved February 6th meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved list of bills and vouchers (7-0)
• Authorized closed session for litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege (7-0)

Planning and Zoning

The City of Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to approve minutes and resolve several certificates of appropriateness. The board will also address a site plan for Nova Farms and amend meeting dates for November and December.

• Site plan resolution for Nova Farms at 642 Mantua Avenue
• Certificate of appropriateness for 30 North Broad Street (Siding/Entry Door)
• Certificate of appropriateness for 31 East Centre Street (Roof)
• Resolution P/Z-4-2023 to amend November and December meeting dates

The Board approved certificates of appropriateness for two residential properties. It also passed amended resolutions regarding meeting dates and a property at 642 Mantua Avenue.

• Approved certificates of appropriateness for 30 North Broad Street and 31 East Centre Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution P/Z-4-2022 for Board Meeting Dates (8-0)
• Approved amended resolution P/Z-8-2022 for Nova Farms 642 Mantua Avenue (4-0)
• Approved resolutions HPC-3 & 4-2023 for 30 North Broad Street and 31 East Centre Street (unanimous)
• Approved January 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to increase the 2023 municipal budget by up to 3.5% over previous appropriations. The body is also discussing grant applications for shared police services and park improvements.

• Ordinance 2382-23 to increase CY 2023 budget by 3.5%, amounting to $424,292.47
• Grant application for $250,000.00 for a shared police services agreement with Woodbury Heights
• Public hearing for State of NJ Green Acres Program funding for Francis Avenue Fields
• Extension of Class Five Cannabis Licenses for Bestbuds, Nova Farms, and Woodbury Wellness
• Release of $3,980.29 in surplus from the Aggregate Excess Loss Contingency Fund

City Council promoted Yairon Castillo to Full-Time Patrol Officer and approved a consent agenda including cannabis license extensions and a Green Acres grant application. The council also held a public hearing regarding funding for improvements at Francis Avenue Fields.

• Approved promotion of Yairon Castillo to Full-Time Patrol Officer (5-0)
• Approved application for NJDEP 2023 Green Acres Grant for Francis Avenue Fields (5-0)
• Approved extensions of Class Five Cannabis Licenses for BestBuds, Nova Farms, and Woodbury Wellness (5-0)
• Approved K-9 dog donation agreements with City of Millville and Millville Police Department (5-0)
• Approved release of $3,980.29 in surplus from Aggregate Excess Loss Contingency Fund (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for FY 2022 Wing-Dickerson Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved raffle and bingo applications for Holy Angels Catholic School (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2382-23 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is voting on several infrastructure projects, including the redevelopment of Well #8 and ADA ramp construction. The body is also discussing police service agreements and employee retirement options.

• Contract awarded to K Concrete, LLC for 12 ADA-compliant ramps for $92,690.00
• Authorization to bid for the redevelopment of Well #8
• Acceptance of a $29,700.00 grant from the NJ Department of Law and Public Safety for the Safe and Secure Communities Program
• Extension of a 90-day shared police services agreement with the Borough of Woodbury Heights
• Agreement with Empower Retirement LLC to provide an additional 457 deferred compensation plan for employees

City Council approved a consent agenda containing seven resolutions related to infrastructure, grants, and city services. The council also approved the list of bills and vouchers and authorized a closed session to discuss litigation.

• Approved redevelopment of Well #8 (Resolution 23-66)
• Approved performance guarantee release for South Maple Avenue resurfacing (Resolution 23-67)
• Awarded contract to K Concrete, LLC for 12 ADA-compliant ramps (Resolution 23-68)
• Accepted FY2023 Safe and Secure Communities Program grant (Resolution 23-69)
• Authorized Empower Retirement LLC as a deferred compensation provider (Resolution 23-70)
• Extended police shared service agreement with Borough of Woodbury Heights (Resolution 23-71)
• Ratified 2023 rules and regulations (Resolution 23-72)
• Authorized closed session for litigation regarding David Berger v. City of Woodbury (Resolution 23-73)

Planning and Zoning

The board will conduct its annual reorganization, including electing officers and selecting professional consultants. The meeting also includes reviews of sign certificates and a site plan for Nova Farms.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Alternate Secretary
• Selection of Solicitor, Engineer, and Planning Consultant
• Certificates of Appropriateness for signs at 65 North Broad Street and 40 South Broad Street
• Site plan review for Nova Farms at 642 Mantua Ave

The Combined Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan and sign variance for Nova Farms at 642 Mantua Avenue. The board also issued certificates of appropriateness for two signs on Broad Street and completed its annual reorganization.

• Elected Sam Ferraino as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Ken McIlvaine as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Leech as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Bradley Pennypacker as Alternate Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions PZ-1 through 7-2021 (unanimous)
• Approved certificates of appropriateness for signs at 65 North Broad Street and 40 South Broad Street (unanimous)
• Approved Nova Farms site plan and sign variance at 642 Mantua Avenue (7-0)
• Approved resolutions HPC-1-2023 and HPC-2-2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is voting on several personnel appointments and contracts, including a new agreement for the Chief of Police and a firefighters' union contract. The body is also approving grant agreements for neighborhood preservation and drug abuse prevention.

• Contract awarded to Lexa Concrete, LLC for $297,681.26 for Progress Avenue resurfacing and safety improvements
• Approval of a contract for Chief of Police Thomas Ryan effective January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024
• Hiring of Jeremy Beckett as a full-time fireman
• Grant application for the Woodbury Municipal Alliance in the amount of $4,500
• Approval of boundary expansion for the Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program

City Council designated Tantum Canoe-Brook as the potential redeveloper for portions of the 100 Block of South Broad Street. The council also approved a consent agenda including several personnel appointments and a road resurfacing contract. Additionally, the council hired a full-time fireman.

• Designated Tantum Canoe-Brook as potential redeveloper for 100 Block of South Broad Street (7-0)
• Approved hiring of full-time fireman Jeremy Beckett (7-0)
• Approved contract for Progress Avenue resurfacing and safety improvements with Lexa Concrete, LLC (7-0)
• Approved boundary expansion for Neighborhood Preservation Program (7-0)
• Approved grant agreement with NJ Department of Community Affairs for Neighborhood Preservation Program Year 3 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Chief of Police (7-0)
• Appointed Amy Everwine and Nicole Root as alternate deputy registrars (7-0)
• Approved hiring of an administrative assistant (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to authorize a grant application for Little League facility improvements and address a failed bidding process for road work. The body will also consider a closed session to discuss real property and litigation.

• Application for a $150,000 NJ Department of Community Affairs grant for Frances Avenue Park Little League facility improvements
• Rejection of nine bids for the FY 2021 NJDOT Progress Avenue Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Project
• Authorization for the City Engineer to re-advertise the Progress Avenue project for bids
• Proposed closed session to discuss real property acquisition, investment of public funds, and litigation
• Review of candidate submissions for the vacant Ward 3 Council Seat

City Council appointed Sam Ferraino to fill a vacancy in the Third Ward. The council also rejected all bids for a specific road resurfacing project and tabled a grant application for a park facility.

• Appointed Sam Ferraino to the vacant Third Ward Council Seat (8-0)
• Rejected all bids for FY 2021 NJDOT Local Aid Program – Progress Avenue Resurfacing and Safety Improvements Project (9-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 23-50 regarding a local recreation improvement grant for Frances Avenue Park Little League facility
• Approved Resolution No. 23-52 to enter closed session for real property, public funds, and litigation discussions (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is conducting its annual re-organization to swear in the Mayor and Council members and appoint city officials. The body is also deciding on a 2023 meeting schedule, public participation rules, and a temporary budget.

• Adoption of a temporary budget for the year 2023
• Contract award to Landberg Construction, LLC for Progress Avenue resurfacing and safety improvements
• Authorization for water main replacement on Maple Street, Laurel Street, and Holroyd Place
• Appointment of Timothy Scaffidi, Esq as Solicitor and Bryson & Yates as Engineer
• Establishment of a $25.00 charge for tax sale mailings in lieu of advertising

The City Council held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in the Mayor and Council members. The body appointed a Council President and approved a consent agenda of 48 resolutions covering municipal appointments, budgets, and official designations.

• Appointed Councilman William Fleming as Council President (8-0)
• Appointed Councilman Philip Hagerty as President Pro Tempore
• Adopted a temporary budget for the year 2023
• Approved appointments for Solicitor (Timothy Scaffidi, Esq), Auditor (Mike Cesaro), and Engineer (Bryson & Yates)
• Approved appointment of Robert Law as Grant Coordinator and Grant Treasurer
• Authorized City Engineer to issue bid notices for water main improvements on Maple Street, Laurel Street, and Holroyd Place
• Tabled Resolution No. 23-48 regarding a contract for Progress Avenue resurfacing
• Approved the appointment of Renee Pistone as Director for the Woodbury Public Library