Englewood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Englewood council to weigh $3.58M in bills, $1.7M radio upgrade

The Englewood City Council will consider approving $3,576,214.65 in bills and more than $1.7 million in new police radio and dispatch equipment at its Aug. 11 meeting. The agenda also includes a Zamboni purchase, certification of the 2025 municipal audit, and a proposed parking prohibition on Jones Road. No decisions have been made yet; minutes have not been published.

City Council, Aug. 11 (regular meeting)

The consent agenda includes:

• Tait Simulcast & Radio System Upgrade: $758,643.60
• Zetron IP Max Console and NG911: $821,446.20
• Zamboni Model 546: $124,968.63
• Motorola Solutions communications equipment: $54,892.74
• Payment of bills and claims totaling $3,576,214.65

The council will also certify the 2025 municipal audit and discuss a proposed parking prohibition on Jones Road.

City Council, Aug. 11 (special closed session)

The council held a special meeting the same day, with the only substantive action being Resolution #218-08-11-26 authorizing a closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions listed.

Board of Adjustment, Aug. 20

The Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting via Zoom with three public hearings:

• ZBA-26-013: Variances for a two-family dwelling at 184 First St (Block 2201, Lot 8) in the RE zone.
• ZBA-26-014: Variances for a one-story medical facility at 67 E Forest Ave (Block 2802, Lot 12) in the R-E district.
• ZBA-26-016: A D(1) variance and site plan for an event hall at 202 S Deans St (Block 2801, Lot 2), with occupancy up to 180.

The board also considered adopting a memorialization resolution for a prior case, ZBA-25-021, at 157 Madison Ave (Block 2907, Lot 9). No final decisions were listed on the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Englewood Council Set to Vote on Police Contract, EV Stations, and Basketball Court Project; Planning Board to Hear Grand Avenue Plans

Englewood's City Council had a busy late July, with agendas covering a police union contract, electric-vehicle charging stations, a $194,225 basketball court project, and more than $1.4 million in bill payments. However, minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes and hearings cannot be confirmed from the available record.

City Council — July 28 (Special Session)

The Council scheduled a special session that included a closed session to discuss three matters: the litigation case *Myrlene Laurince, et al v. COE*; contract negotiations; and personnel matters. A public session was to follow the closed session. No minutes are available, so no action taken in closed session can be reported.

City Council — July 28 (Regular Agenda)

The Council's regular agenda included several items scheduled for votes:

• **Ordinance #26-20:** A public hearing and vote on adoption of a four-way stop at North Woodland Street and Johnson Avenue.
• **Resolution #188:** Memorandum of Agreement with Englewood PBA Local 216 and SOA covering 2026–2030.
• **Resolution #195:** Award of RFP #26R-01 for EV charging stations to Future EV under a five-year contract.
• **Resolution #211:** Award of bid #26-13, the Rockwood Court Basketball Court Project, to Soares Brothers Construction LLC for $194,225.
• **Resolution #213:** Permit fee waiver for the Fall 2026 Englewood Non-Profit Youth Soccer Program (AYSO).
• Additional items included parking restrictions on Jones Road and a filming regulation change.
• The Council was also scheduled to approve payment of bills totaling $1,416,766.81.

Because minutes have not been published, the results of these votes are not yet confirmed.

Planning Board — July 20

The Planning Board was scheduled to hold hearings on two Grand Avenue projects:

• **9–19 Grand Avenue:** Preliminary and final site-plan approval for The Grand Palisade LLC, a seven-story mixed-use building.
• **310–320 Grand Avenue:** Amended preliminary and final site-plan approval for 310 Grand Realty LLC, a two-story commercial addition with a skywalk.

The agenda also listed a resolution for the Cornerstone Fellowship Church sign application at 147 Tenafly Road (PB-26-002), a motion to adjourn the Humphrey Street Associates LLC case (request dated July 17, 2026), and approval of meeting minutes from April 13, 2026. Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Coming Up

• **City Council — Monday, August 3:** Special session. The agenda includes Resolution #217-08-03-26, which would permit the Council to enter closed session for contract negotiations and attorney-client privileged matters.
• **Board of Adjustment — Tuesday, August 4:** Hearings on three land-use applications: a five-story, 64-unit mixed-use residential development at 75 Grand Ave (ZBA-26-017); a request to use a warehouse for dog care and boarding at 250 S Van Brunt St (ZBA-26-002); and a request to construct a two-family home at 217 Third St (ZBA-26-015). The board is also scheduled to adopt memorialization resolutions for 114 Beech Rd (ZBA-26-009) and 24 W Sheffield Ave (ZBA-26-006).

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the official record, meaning minutes have not yet been published. The items described reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes. Readers should consult the official Englewood meeting minutes once published for final results.*

Englewood Council Set to Vote on Special Improvement District Budget, Armory Street Land Sale; Zoning and Planning Boards Packed with Hearings

Englewood's boards and councils have a full docket this week, but residents should note: minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings listed below. What follows is drawn from official agendas, not confirmed outcomes. No votes, approvals, or dollar amounts should be read as final until minutes are available.

City Council — July 13

The City Council's July 13 agenda is the most consequential of the cycle. The body is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on the Special Improvement District Budget for FY 2027. Also on the agenda:

• **Ordinance #26-17**: Sale of city-owned land at 37 Armory Street, with a minimum bid of $110,000.00.
• **Ordinance #26-19**: Amending maximum annual salaries for unclassified service employees.
• **Ordinance #26-20**: Designating North Woodland Street and Johnson Avenue as a four-way stop.
• **Payment of bills and claims** totaling $4,149,817.33.

A separate council agenda for the same date lists Resolution #191-07-13-26, which would permit the council to meet in closed session to discuss contract negotiations, personnel matters, and items protected by attorney-client privilege. The council may reconvene in open session afterward; no other items are listed on that agenda.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items passed, were tabled, or were amended.

Board of Adjustment — July 7 and July 16

The Zoning Board of Adjustment met or is scheduled to meet twice this month, both via Zoom.

The July 7 agenda includes continued hearings on a second-floor addition at 157 Madison Ave and a dog care use at 250 S Van Brunt St, plus a new hearing for a one-story addition at 383 Mountain Rd. The board is also slated to adopt memorialization resolutions for 93 Tracey Place and 210 Allison Ct.

The July 16 agenda centers on 109 West Englewood LLC (ZBA-26-010), a variance request for a new four-story residential building at 109 W Englewood Ave. The applicant seeks relief from multiple zoning requirements, including height, density, and parking. The board will also consider a motion to adjourn case ZBA-25-022 to September 1, 2026. The next scheduled meeting is August 4, 2026.

Board of Health — July 8

The Board of Health agenda includes approval of June 2026 financial reports showing revenue of $19,397.00 and expenditures of $6,088.26. The board is also scheduled to discuss the Le Gourmet Factory License Fee, review the 2025 Annual Report, hold a public comment period, and enter a closed session for Personnel Committee matters.

Coming Up

• **Planning Board — Monday, July 20, 2026**: Hearings on two Grand Avenue projects: a seven-story mixed-use building at **9–19 Grand Avenue** (The Grand Palisade LLC) and a two-story commercial addition with a skywalk at **310–320 Grand Avenue** (310 Grand Realty LLC). The board will also consider a sign application for **Cornerstone Fellowship Church at 147 Tenafly Road**, a motion to adjourn the Humphrey Street Associates LLC case, and approval of minutes from April 13, 2026.

All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in official records. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for published minutes on the city's website.