Boonton public meetings in 2022

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council held a work session to review proposed budgets for the OEM, Fire Department, and Department of Public Works. No formal votes were taken on the budget items during this session.

Board of Health

The December meeting of the Board of Health was cancelled because a quorum was not met. No substantive decisions were made.

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council approved an ordinance allowing Class 5 Cannabis License holders in Sub Area One of the Division Street Redevelopment Plan. The council also updated the policy for developer communications and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Ordinance 26-22 to allow cannabis businesses in Division Street Sub Area One (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 28-22 requiring developers to provide written notice to the Town Clerk before meeting with officials (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-294 setting 2023 Mayor and Town Council meeting dates (8-1)
• Approved Resolution 22-299 for server upgrades and equipment from Nisivoccia Consulting, LLC for $34,470.00
• Approved Resolution 22-300 for a wireless printer and scanner from Nisivoccia Consulting, LLC for $4,842.00
• Approved Resolution 22-301 for Live Scan System/Maintenance from Idemia Identity & Security for $21,532.00
• Appointed Kyle Lindsay and Justin Ehrhard as Class 2 Special Law Enforcement Officers at $25.00 per hour
• Awarded professional services contracts to Mott Macdonald ($14,150), Newmark Knight Frank Valuation & Advisory ($8,000), and Topology (not to exceed $6,000)

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council conducted a work session to review preliminary 2023 budget requests for the Police, Recreation, and Administration departments. CFO Michael Yazdi noted the current budget reflects a 5% increase, exceeding the typical 2% goal. No formal budget approvals were made during this session.

• Approved Resolution 22-291 to recess into closed session for attorney/client privilege (Voice Vote: In Favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board held an administrative hearing to review an amended re-development plan for Division Street. The board approved the plan following a presentation by Chris Colley of Topology.

• Approved Amended Division Street Re-Development Plan (10-0)
• Approved payment of bills as submitted
• Accepted minutes of the September 14, 2022 meeting

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council approved an ordinance establishing procedures for adding items to meeting agendas and handling correspondence. The council also approved a consent agenda including a liquor license transfer and a construction agreement with the RVRSA.

• Approved Ordinance No. 27-22 establishing rules for governing body meetings and agendas
• Approved transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License to Krishna Wine & Liquor Inc. (House of Wine and Liquor)
• Approved Amended Temporary Construction Agreement with Rockawa Valley Regional Sewerage Authority (RVRSA)
• Approved payment of vouchers
• Approved meeting minutes from November 7 and November 21, 2022
• Canceled water/sewer charges for 1 Margaretta Rd ($44.82), 15 Old Denville Rd ($89.76), and 423 Madison Street ($142.25)
• Removed 13 Highland Avenue from the Township of Montville's tax sale
• Denied motion to remove Paragraph C from Section 62-3 of Ordinance No. 27-22 due to a tie vote

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council conducted a work session to discuss Public Works updates, budget planning, and personnel matters. No formal votes or substantive legislative decisions were made during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a work session for discussion

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Town Council approved updated fire prevention fees and a new business insurance registration requirement. The body also agreed to implement twice-monthly work session meetings starting December 1, 2022, to increase transparency.

• Named Marilyn Ward as Citizen of the Year – 2022
• Approved updated fire prevention registration and permit fees (Ordinance 24-22)
• Approved new business insurance registration requirements and $25 fee (Ordinance 25-22)
• Approved $2,500 appraisal contract for 125 Madison Street
• Denied appraisal contract for 100 Fulton Street
• Cancelled $105,202.99 in general capital appropriation balances for Darress Theater
• Introduced ordinance to allow cannabis businesses in Division Street Redevelopment Plan Sub Area One
• Tabled ordinance regarding prior notice by developers of meetings

Mayor & Town Council Meetings

The Mayor and Town Council approved several police appointments and promotions, authorized the purchase of a new fire truck, and voted to modify the Division Street Redevelopment Plan to allow cannabis retail. The council also certified compliance with the 2021 annual audit.

• Approved purchase of fire truck via HGAC program not to exceed $1,042,267.39
• Authorized modification of Division Street Redevelopment Plan for up to 2 cannabis retail licenses (6-2)
• Promoted Michael Gulla and Joseph Bolcar to Sergeant ($126,500 salary) and Anthony LiMandri to Lieutenant ($139,150 salary)
• Appointed Nicole Montemorano, Joseph Ferris, and Nicholas Evans as police officers
• Approved $39,982 contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers for Green Street water tank project
• Approved $3,980 contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers for monitoring well sampling
• Authorized $6,983.49 change order for Reservoir Drive Improvements-Phase 1
• Certified compliance with the 2021 annual audit (9-0)