Englewood public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding traffic, parking on Overpeck Avenue, and a $2.5 million bond refunding. The agenda also includes the approval of bills totaling over $11.8 million and an update on Ida recovery.

• Ordinance #21-12: Refunding bond ordinance for up to $2,500,000 in General Improvement Bonds
• Resolution #326-12-21-21: Approval of bills and claims totaling $11,851,979.08
• Ordinance #21-10: Amendments to the Traffic and Parking Ordinance
• Ordinance #21-11: Amendments regarding parking on Overpeck Avenue
• Contract award for Grand Avenue and Englewood Avenue Intersection Improvements

The Englewood City Council approved a $2.5 million bond refunding ordinance and resolution to refinance 2010 general improvement bonds for debt service savings. It also adopted ordinances adding stop signs at three intersections and permitting resident-only parking on Overpeck Avenue. The council approved $11.85 million in bills and claims, awarded a $351,632 contract for Grand Avenue and Englewood Avenue intersection improvements, and tabled a resolution for the Taylor Bliss House agreement.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-12 authorizing $2.5M refunding bonds (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-10 adding stop signs at Davison Place, Englewood Avenue, Lafayette Place (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-11 permitting resident-only parking on Overpeck Avenue (3-0)
• Approved $11,851,979.08 in bills and claims (4-0)
• Awarded $351,632 contract to Zuccaro, Inc. for Grand Avenue/Englewood Avenue intersection improvements (4-0)
• Rejected bids for Police Department restroom upgrades to re-bid (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #336-12-21-21 for Taylor Bliss House agreement (3-0-1)
• Approved $373,418.23 in property tax refunds for overpayments (4-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss several policy and operational items. New business includes the assistant director position, a fine-free policy, NJ Building Services, hourly workers' 2022 pay rate, Resolution 19 for an LED sign, and updates to policies on library cards, laptops, and pay cards. The board will also enter closed session for personnel actions.

• Resolution 19: LED Sign
• Fine Free policy discussion
• Hourly Workers' Rate 2022
• Policies: Issuance of Library Card, Laptops, Pay Card
• Closed session for personnel actions

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review minutes from previous meetings and address several resolutions for various properties. The agenda also includes discussions regarding City of Englewood pool regulations and the 2020 Annual Report.

• Resolutions for 135 Walnut Street, 310 North Woodland Street, 149 Madison Avenue, 317 Lydecker Street, and 177 Glenwood Road
• Discussion of City of Englewood pool regulations
• Discussion of 2020 Annual Report
• Announcement that File#2021-12 (47 Brook Avenue) moved to February 17, 2022

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved five resolutions for variances or permits, all with unanimous votes, and postponed one application to February 17, 2022. The board also approved the minutes from its November 22 and December 6 meetings.

• Approved File#2021-14 Uri Moche, 135 Walnut Street (6-0)
• Approved File#2021-17 Ostfeld/Hegyi, 310 North Woodland Street (6-0)
• Approved File#2021-23 Talya & Mark Douek, 149 Madison Avenue (5-0)
• Approved File#2021-25 Carter, 317 Lydecker Street (6-0)
• Approved File#2021-26 Smedresman, 177 Glenwood Road (5-0)
• Postponed File#2021-12 Milton David, 47 Broad Avenue to February 17, 2022
• Approved minutes of November 22, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 (7-0)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve routine items, including November minutes, receipts, and bills, and to vote on resolutions setting 2022 meeting dates and a shared services agreement with Bergen County. They will also receive updates on COVID-19 and discuss new business items such as Tipicos Morazan, a convenience store CCO, and outreach to displaced residents of 111 West. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Resolution R21-16: 2022 BOH meeting dates
• Resolution R21-17: 2022 Bergen County Department of Health Shared Services Agreement
• Receipts: $15,275.00 for November 2021
• Bills: $9,642.66 for November 2021
• New business: Tipicos Morazan, Convenience Store CCO, Outreach to 111 West Displaced Residents

The Englewood Board of Health approved a shared services agreement with Bergen County for interim health officer services at a cost of $12,000 for January through March 2022. The board also approved the 2022 meeting schedule, routine financial items, and retail licenses. Updates were given on COVID-19, a reopened restaurant, and a cannabis-related store.

• Approved shared services agreement with Bergen County for health officer services (6-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (6-0)
• Approved minutes, receipts, bills, and employee reports (6-0)
• Approved retail licenses for November 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to consider a refunding bond ordinance of up to $2.5 million to achieve debt service savings on 2010 general improvement bonds, and to approve payment of bills and claims totaling $581,120.56. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including submissions for 2022 Bergen County Community Development Block Grants and shared services agreements. Discussions are scheduled on tax refunds, contract awards for intersection improvements and restroom upgrades, and other items.

• Ordinance #21-12: Refunding bond ordinance authorizing up to $2,500,000 in general improvement refunding bonds
• Resolution #315-12-07-21: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $581,120.56
• Resolutions #316-318: Submit 2022 Bergen County CDBG applications for Flat Rock Brook, Women's Rights Information Center, and Englewood Housing Authority
• Resolution #319: Shared services agreement with Bergen County for animal control and employee assistance
• Resolution #320: Professional services agreement with Burgis Associates for COAH litigation

The Englewood City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $581,120.56 and introduced a $2.5 million refunding bond ordinance on first reading to achieve debt service savings. The council also approved eight resolutions, including several Bergen County Community Development Block Grant endorsements, a shared services agreement with Bergen County, a professional services contract for COAH matters, and budget transfers of $210,000. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $581,120.56 (5-0)
• Introduced Refunding Bond Ordinance #21-12, authorizing up to $2.5M in refunding bonds (5-0)
• Approved CDBG application endorsements for Flat Rock Brook Nature Association ($16,000), Women's Rights Information Center ($59,736), Englewood Housing Authority ($175,000), City ADA curb project ($250,000), and CHIP Shepherd House ($52,000) (5-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Bergen County for animal control and employee assistance program for 2022 (5-0)
• Awarded professional services contract to Burgis Associates, Inc. for COAH planning matters (5-0)
• Authorized $210,000 in budget transfers for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved closed session resolution for personnel, litigation, and contract matters (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to continue reviewing a variance application from The Moriah School at 53 South Woodland Street. The applicant seeks to demolish four existing buildings to construct additional classroom space, a childcare center, a new gymnasium, and expanded parking. The board will also discuss City of Englewood pool regulations and its 2020 annual report, and may enter closed session if necessary.

• Continued application File#2018-10: The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, Block 3501 Lot 9.01 — variance to demolish 4 buildings and construct classrooms, childcare center, gymnasium, expanded parking
• Board discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations
• Discussion of 2020 Annual Report
• Closed session (if necessary)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application from The Moriah School at 53 South Woodland Street, allowing demolition of four existing buildings to construct additional classroom space, a childcare center, a new gymnasium, and expanded parking. The approval followed an agreement between the applicant and opposing neighbors, and passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes.

• Approved File#2018-10 variance for The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, Block 3501 Lot 9.01, to demolish four buildings and construct new facilities.
• Approved the application after hearing public comments from Peter Jansen of 589 Ridgeland Terrace.
• Passed the motion to approve with 7 yes votes (Ms. Harris, Ms. Rivera, Mr. Duque, Mr. Senkyire, Mr. Moche, Vice Chairman Maron, Chairman Brown) and 0 no votes.

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to review two applications: a change of use for a full-service restaurant at 16 Depot Square and an office/warehouse use at 153 South Dean Street. The board will also consider a resolution for Tua Pinsa Holdings LLC at 11 Grand Avenue and approve February 2022 meeting dates.

• Resolution for Tua Pinsa Holdings LLC, 11 Grand Avenue
• Completeness review and new application: 153 Dean LLC, 153 South Dean Street, Block 2412 Lot 10, office/warehouse
• Completeness review and new application: Depot Square QOZ LLC, 16 Depot Square, change of use to full-service restaurant with 202 seats
• Approval of February 2022 meeting dates (February 3, 24)

The Englewood Planning Board approved a change of use for the building at 16 Depot Square to operate as a full-service restaurant with 202 seats, with no expansion proposed. The board also approved an application for office and warehouse work at 153 South Dean Street. Both approvals were unanimous. The board additionally approved the minutes from November 11th and set February 2022 meeting dates.

• Approved File#2021-10: change of use to full-service restaurant (202 seats) at 16 Depot Square, 7-0.
• Approved File#2021-8: office and warehouse work at 153 South Dean Street, 7-0.
• Approved minutes of November 11th, 6-0.
• Approved February 2022 meeting dates (Feb 3 and 24), 6-0 with 1 abstention.
• Noted withdrawal of File#2021-6 (Old Dominion application).

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider a single resolution: R21-15, a shared services agreement for a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. The agenda also includes a new business item and public comment, but no other substantive actions are listed.

• Resolution R21-15: Registered Environmental Health Specialist Shared Services Agreement

The Board of Health approved Resolution R21-15, a shared services agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health Services, to complete 75 outstanding restaurant inspections. The agreement runs from November 29 through December 31, 2021, at a cost of $11,250.00. The vote was 5-0, with two members absent. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:07 p.m.

• Approved Resolution R21-15, the Shared Services Agreement with Bergen County Department of Health Services, for Registered Environmental Health Specialist services from November 29 to December 31, 2021, at a cost of $11,250.00 (5-0 vote).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 2:07 p.m. (5-0 vote).

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve payments totaling $326,718.91, introduce two parking-related ordinances, and vote on a consent agenda that includes contract awards for landscaping, plumbing, electrician, leaf removal, and field maintenance services, as well as budget insertions for grants including $2,972,796.28 from the American Rescue Plan. The council will also discuss updates on the Ida recovery, 45-53 West Palisade Avenue, the Taylor Bliss House, and Alfred Avenue.

• Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $326,718.91
• Introduce Ordinance #21-10 amending traffic and parking schedule IV
• Introduce Ordinance #21-11 amending parking on Overpeck Avenue
• Award contracts for landscaping, plumbing, electrician, leaf removal, and field maintenance services
• Insert $2,972,796.28 American Rescue Plan funds into 2021 budget

The City Council approved a consent agenda awarding contracts for landscaping, plumbing, electrician, leaf removal, and field maintenance services, and authorized an emergency sidewalk repair. It also approved inserting over $3.1 million in grant revenue into the 2021 budget, including $2.97 million from the American Rescue Plan. The council introduced two ordinances on first reading: one to add stop intersections for pedestrian safety and another to create resident-only parking on Overpeck Avenue. A resolution to appoint members to the Traffic Advisory Committee was approved after being pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $326,718.91.
• Awarded a landscaping services contract to North Jersey Landscaping Services for $198,040.00.
• Awarded a plumbing services contract to Quality Cooling Corp.
• Awarded an electrician services contract to East West Electrical Contractors at $94.46 per hour.
• Awarded a leaf removal services contract to Nature's Choice at $11.95 per cubic yard.
• Awarded a field maintenance services contract to Tri County Property Maintenance LLC for $149,889.00.
• Introduced Ordinance #21-10 to designate stop intersections and Ordinance #21-11 for resident-only parking on Overpeck Avenue; public hearings set for December 21, 2021.
• Approved appointments of Martha Morales and Joel A. Budin, M.D. to the Traffic Advisory Committee.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review upcoming 2022 pay rates for hourly workers and consider new policies regarding library cards, laptops, and pay cards. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding an LED sign.

• Hourly Workers’ Rate 2022
• Resolution 19: LED Sign
• New policies for Library Card, Laptops, and Pay Card issuance

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for property improvements and new constructions. The agenda also includes a vote on the 2022 meeting schedule and discussions regarding city pool regulations.

• Variance request for The Moriah School at 53 South Woodland Street to demolish four buildings for classrooms, childcare, a gym, and parking
• Application for a roof over an existing patio and a new patio and spa at 310 North Woodland Street
• New application for a two-story addition and in-ground pool at 177 Glenwood Road
• Vote on the 2022 meeting schedule
• Discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications: a revised plan for a pool and spa at 310 North Woodland Street (File#2021-17) and a two-story addition with pool at 177 Glenwood Road (File#2021-26). The Moriah School application (File#2018-10) was continued to December 6th. The board also approved minutes from October 21st and 25th, and set 2022 meeting dates.

• Approved File#2021-17 (Ostfeld/Heygi) for a pool and spa at 310 North Woodland Street, with 6 yes and 1 no.
• Approved File#2021-26 (Smedresman) for a two-story addition and pool at 177 Glenwood Road, with 6 yes and 1 no.
• Continued File#2018-10 (The Moriah School) to December 6th.
• Approved minutes of October 21st (5 yes, 0 no).
• Approved minutes of October 25th (4 yes, 0 no).
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (7 yes, 0 no).
• Moved File#2021-12 (Milton Davis) to December 16th.

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider four new applications for variances and approvals, including residential additions, a pool, and a retaining wall. The board will also discuss city pool regulations and its 2020 annual report. A previously continued application for The Moriah School has been moved to November 22nd.

• Continued application for The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, moved to Nov 22
• New application: Uri Moche, 135 Walnut Street — additions, in-ground pool, dormer to carriage house
• New application: Daniel & Beatrice Tokayer, 131 East Hamilton Avenue — retaining wall, grade changes, steep slope disturbance
• New application: Mark & Talya Douek, 149 Madison Avenue — addition atop existing garage
• New application: Carter, 317 Lydecker Street — in-ground pool and patio

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved four applications and continued one case. Approved were: a pool and dormer addition at 135 Walnut Street (7-0), a pool and patio at 317 Lydecker Street (7-0), an addition atop a garage at 149 Madison Avenue (6-1), and a resolution for a project at 397 Eton Street (4-1). The retaining wall case at 131 East Hamilton Avenue was continued to January 24, 2022. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom.

• Approved File#2021-14 (Uri Moche, 135 Walnut Street) for additions, an in-ground pool, and a dormer to the carriage house, by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved File#2021-15 (Carter, 317 Lydecker Street) for an in-ground pool and patio, by a 7-0 vote.
• Approved File#2021-23 (Mark & Talya Douek, 149 Madison Avenue) for an addition atop the existing garage, by a 6-1 vote (Chairman Brown dissenting).
• Approved a resolution for File#2021-18 (Klyman, 397 Eton Street) by a 4-1 vote (Ms. Harris dissenting).
• Continued File#2021-22 (Daniel & Beatrice Tokayer, 131 East Hamilton Avenue) to January 24, 2022, for a retaining wall and steep slope relief.
• Moved File#2018-10 (The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street) to November 22nd.

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review a proposed change of use at 11 Grand Avenue, converting a first-floor tenant suite into a 59-seat restaurant. The board will also consider a resolution for Atlantis Management Group at 56 Route 4 East, approve minutes from prior meetings, and vote on January 2022 meeting dates.

• Resolution File#2021-7: Atlantis Management Group, 56 Route 4 East
• Completeness review and new application File#2021-9: Tua Pinsa Holdings LLC, 11 Grand Avenue, Block 2701 Lot 15, change of use to full-service restaurant with 59 seats
• Approval of minutes from July 22 and September 23 meetings
• Board vote on January 2022 meeting dates (January 6 and 27)

The Englewood Planning Board approved a change of use for a tenant suite at 11 Grand Avenue to become a full-service restaurant with 59 seats. The board also approved the minutes from July and September meetings, a resolution for Atlantis Management Group, and the 2022 meeting dates. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved minutes of July 22nd (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 23rd (6-0)
• Approved resolution File#2021-7 for Atlantis Management Group, 56 Route 4 East (5-0)
• Approved new application File#2021-9 for Tua Pinsa Holdings LLC, 11 Grand Avenue, to convert a tenant suite into a 59-seat restaurant (7-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates: January 6 and 27 (7-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review October financial receipts of $11,598.00 and bills totaling $1,061.09. The agenda includes discussions on the 2022 budget, a ban on single-use plastic and paper bags, and updates on COVID-19 and influenza.

• Approval of October 2021 receipts ($11,598.00) and bills ($1,061.09)
• Resolution R21-13: Appointment of Alternate Deputy Registrar/Deputy License Clerk
• Resolution R21-14: Appointment of Sub-Registrar/Executive Secretary
• Discussion on ban on single-use plastic and paper bags
• Discussion on 2022 Budget

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special meeting for November 9, 2021. The agenda indicates the Council will immediately enter a closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged information.

• Closed session discussion regarding contracts, litigation, and personnel

The City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged items. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only, and the council reconvened into the regular meeting afterward.

• Approved Resolution #281-11-09-21 to enter closed session (4-0; Councilwoman Maron absent)

City Council

The Englewood City Council workshop meeting includes presentations on Ida recovery, the 2020 municipal audit, ARPA, and the 2021 Best Practices Checklist. The council will vote on resolutions including police participation in the 1033 program, a personal time-off program, a procurement card program, holiday parking meter fee waivers, grant applications, an emergency ice arena repair contract, and a settlement. Discussions will cover contracts for vacant property registry and various services, plus items like speed limits and tree planting.

• Resolution #247: Police participation in 1033 program for excess DoD equipment
• Resolution #282: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,543,131.36
• Resolution #286: Award contract for emergency repairs at John T. Wright Ice Arena
• Resolution #283: Waive downtown parking meter fees for 2021 holiday shopping season
• Resolution #293: Authorize settlement in Wilson v. City of Englewood

The City Council voted down a resolution that would have authorized the Englewood Police Department to enroll in the federal 1033 Program to acquire surplus Department of Defense equipment. The motion failed on a 2-3 vote, with Council President Cobb and Councilmembers Hamer and Maron voting no. The council also approved a $1.54 million bill list, a personal time-off donation program, and a $119,070 emergency contract for repairs at the John T. Wright Ice Arena.

• Denied police enrollment in federal 1033 surplus equipment program (2-3)
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,543,131.36 (5-0)
• Approved Personal Time-Off Program for employee leave donation (2-3)
• Tabled procurement card program resolutions #253 and #254 (5-0)
• Approved waiver of downtown parking meter fees for 2021 holiday season (5-0)
• Approved $119,070 emergency contract to The Painting Company for Ice Arena repairs (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 settlement in Wilson v. City of Englewood lawsuit (3-2)
• Approved $1,298,300.02 in budget transfers for 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The scheduled Planning Board meeting for November 4, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda contained no active items for discussion due to the cancellation.

City Council

The Englewood City Council will consider approving $5,677,601.07 in bills and claims, and several resolutions including participation in the federal 1033 program for police equipment, a personal time-off program, and a procurement card program. The meeting also includes presentations on Ida recovery, ARPA, and the Liberty School RFP, plus a closed session.

• Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $5,677,601.07
• Resolution to join 1033 program for excess military equipment for police
• Resolution establishing procurement card program and policy
• Resolution authorizing personal time-off program
• Request to NJDOT for extension to bid on pedestrian safety at Grand and Englewood Avenues

The Englewood City Council approved payments totaling $5,677,601.07, a $1,359,832 fire apparatus purchase, and a shared services agreement with Bergen County for health officer services. Several resolutions were tabled to the November 9th meeting, including the police equipment program and procurement card program. The council also discussed Hurricane Ida recovery, the Alfred Avenue development, and other community issues.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $5,677,601.07 (5-0)
• Approved $1,359,832 purchase of Seagrave fire apparatus via cooperative purchase (5-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Bergen County for health officer services at $12,000 (3-0)
• Approved request to NJDOT for 3-month extension for Grand and Englewood Avenues pedestrian safety project (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Alliance Grant for FY2022 with $4,874.53 DEDR, $1,438.53 cash match, $4,315.58 in-kind (5-0)
• Approved tax refunds for disabled veteran ($358.12), state tax appeals ($5,982.53), and overpayment ($1,898.26) (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #247 (police equipment program) to November 9th meeting (5-0)
• Tabled Resolutions #252, #253, #254 (personal time off, procurement card program) to November 9th meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special meeting for October 26, 2021. The agenda indicates the Council will immediately enter a closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged information.

• Closed session discussion regarding contract negotiations
• Closed session discussion regarding litigation matters
• Closed session discussion regarding personnel matters

The City Council held a special meeting on October 26, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged items. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, and the council reconvened into the regular meeting afterward.

• Approved Resolution #153-10-26-21 to enter closed session (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a continued application for The Moriah School regarding building demolition and new construction. The meeting also includes a new application for residential improvements at 135 Walnut Street.

• File#2018-10: Request to demolish four buildings at 53 South Woodland Street for classrooms, childcare, a gymnasium, and parking
• File#2021-24: Proposed additions to a single family dwelling and an in-ground pool at 135 Walnut Street
• Discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations
• Discussion of 2020 Annual Report

The Board of Adjustment held a special remote meeting and made no final decisions. The continued application for The Moriah School was moved to November 18th as the applicant works on a resolution with a neighbor. A new application for additions and a pool at 135 Walnut Street was also moved to November 18th. The board also set all remaining 2021 meetings to start at 7:00 p.m. and added an extra meeting in December.

• Continued Moriah School application to Nov. 18
• Continued new application for 135 Walnut St. to Nov. 18
• Set all remaining 2021 meetings to start at 7:00 p.m.
• Added an extra meeting in December

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to consider two new applications: a roof over an existing patio plus a new patio and spa at 310 North Woodland Street, and an in-ground pool and patio at 397 Eton Street. A continued application for a five-unit townhouse development at 47 Brook Avenue was moved to November 22nd. The board will also discuss City of Englewood pool regulations and the 2020 annual report, and may enter closed session if necessary.

• Continued application File#2021-12 Milton Davis, 47 Brook Avenue, Block 806 Lot 11.01: five-unit townhouse development (moved to November 22nd)
• New application File#2021-17 Ostfeld/Heygi, 310 North Woodland Street, Block 1801 Lot 5: roof over existing patio, new patio and spa
• New application File#2021-18 Klyman, 397 Eton Street, Block 3703 Lot 10: in-ground pool and patio
• Approval of minutes from August 30th and September 13th
• Board discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations and 2020 Annual Report

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a new application for an in-ground pool at 397 Eton Street, Block 3701 Lot 10, with conditions including a tree replacement plan and sound-minimizing coverage for pool equipment. The board also approved minutes from August 30 and September 13 meetings. Two other applications were moved to November 22nd.

• Approved in-ground pool application at 397 Eton Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 30th (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13th (6-0)
• Moved File#2021-12 (47 Brook Avenue) to November 22nd
• Moved File#2021-17 (310 North Woodland Street) to November 22nd

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve routine items and consider resolutions, including a shared services agreement with the Bergen County Department of Health and an interim program coordinator appointment. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, grants, and influenza, and discuss a virtual meeting policy. A closed session is scheduled for union contract and personnel matters.

• Resolution R21-11: Bergen County Department of Health Shared Services Agreement
• Resolution R21-12: Interim Program Coordinator/Assistant to Director
• Receipts of $17,427.50 and bills of $4,232.25 for September 2021
• COVID-19 update and influenza discussion
• Closed session on union contract and personnel

The Board of Health approved a shared services agreement with Bergen County for health officer services and appointed Deborah Baldwin as Acting Director. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also approved routine items including minutes, receipts, bills, employee reports, and retail licenses.

• Approved minutes, receipts ($17,427.50), bills ($4,232.25), and employee reports for September 2021 (7-0)
• Approved retail licenses for September 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R21-11: Shared Services Agreement with Bergen County Department of Health Services for health officer services, Sept 13–Dec 31, 2021, at $12,000 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R21-12: Appointed Deborah Baldwin as Acting Director, part-time hourly at $50/hour, max 20 hours/week, for 3 months (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $8,134,766.05. Resolutions #252 (Personal Time-Off Program), #253 (Procurement Card Program), and #254 (Amend Cash Management Plan) were tabled pending further discussion. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a Safe Routes to School grant application and a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $8,134,766.05 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #252 (Personal Time-Off Program) (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #253 (Procurement Card Program) (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #254 (Amend Cash Management Plan) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #255 (Safe Routes to School grant application) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #256 (ROID grant application for ice skating program) (4-0)
• Approved Resolutions #257-265 (including re-issuance of lost tax sale certificates and Hispanic Heritage Month recognition) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #266 to enter closed session (4-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters. Public comments can be submitted in writing or via Zoom.

• Discussion of draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development
• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters
• Public comments accepted via email or letter by 3:00 PM on meeting date
• Meeting held telephonically and via Zoom

The City Council held a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School. Planner Stan Slachetka and City Attorney Bill Bailey presented revisions to the draft, and the public asked questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Discussed draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development (no vote)
• Held public Q&A session on RFP process (no vote)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board approved a sign waiver for Dunkin Donuts at 56 Route 4 East, allowing proposed signage updates. The board also approved a resolution for Englewood Health at 75 West Forest Avenue. A new application for 48-50 E Palisade Avenue was continued to October 28th.

• Approved File#2021-5 Englewood Health resolution (5-0)
• Approved File#2021-7 Dunkin Donuts sign waiver (7-0)
• Continued File#2021-6 Old Dominion/55 Grand Avenue LLC to October 28th

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve payments totaling $876,312.51, award a contract for the Public Safety Building roof replacement, and authorize the police department to acquire excess military equipment through a federal program. The council will also discuss a request to move the Taylor Bliss House to Eleanor Harvey Park and recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Approval of bills and claims totaling $876,312.51
• Contract award for Englewood Public Safety Building roof replacement (Project #ENGL112040)
• Resolution to join the 1033 Program for police acquisition of excess Department of Defense equipment
• Discussion on moving the Taylor Bliss House to Eleanor Harvey Park
• Recognition of October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The City Council approved a $393,000 contract with VMG Group for the Englewood Public Safety Building roof replacement, funded through the Capital Fund. The council also approved payment of bills and claims totaling $876,312.51, and passed resolutions recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honoring Mark Trautman. A resolution to participate in the federal 1033 program for excess military equipment was tabled. The meeting included extensive reports on Hurricane Ida recovery efforts and public comments, but no ordinances were introduced or adopted.

• Approved $393,000 contract with VMG Group for Public Safety Building roof replacement (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $876,312.51 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #247 on police participation in federal 1033 equipment program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #248 recognizing October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #249 honoring Mark Trautman on his retirement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #250 to enter closed session for litigation, contracts, and personnel (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comment, as well as discussions on window washing, painting and carpeting, and meeting rooms. No major policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting
• Closed session for personnel actions
• Action on bills
• Discussion of window washing (old business)
• Discussion of painting, carpeting, and meeting rooms (new business)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment is holding a special remote meeting to continue reviewing an application for a pool, pergola, and covered deck at 206 Walnut Street. The board will also discuss city pool regulations and its 2020 annual report, and may enter closed session. The meeting is procedural and includes approval of prior minutes.

• Continued application File#2021-16: Mr. & Mrs. Pomerantz, 206 Walnut Street, Block 1601 Lot 2 — in-ground pool, pergola, covered deck
• Board discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations
• Board discussion of 2020 Annual Report
• Possible closed session
• Approval of minutes from July 26th

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a continued application (File#2021-16) by Mr. & Mrs. Pomerantz for an in-ground pool, pergola, and covered deck at 206 Walnut Street, after hearing testimony from the applicant's engineer and one public commenter. The board also approved resolutions for five other applications: David Hornblass (165 Lyman Place), February 6th Holdings LLC (49 Brayton Street), Har Kole LLC (280 Mountain Road), David and Gila Kolb (130 Hugeunot Avenue), and Englewood Health (285 Engle Street). Minutes from July 26th were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved File#2021-16 (Pomerantz, 206 Walnut St.) for an in-ground pool, pergola, and covered deck, 6-0.
• Approved File#2021-3 (Hornblass, 165 Lyman Place) resolution, 3-0.
• Approved File#2021-9 (February 6th Holdings LLC, 49 Brayton St.) resolution, 6-0.
• Approved File#2021-15 (Har Kole LLC, 280 Mountain Rd.) resolution, 5-0.
• Approved File#2021-20 (Kolb, 130 Hugeunot Ave.) resolution, 4-0.
• Approved File#2021-21 (Englewood Health, 285 Engle St.) resolution, 6-0.
• Approved minutes of July 26th, 8-0.
• Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including minutes and subcommittee updates, but the main item is an open discussion on flooding, prevention, and mitigation in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The agenda notes that residents are looking to the commission for answers on this issue.

• Open discussion on flooding, prevention, and mitigation after Hurricane Ida
• Update on 3rd Street Community Garden and bee colony
• Update on Flat Rock Brook
• Update on Planning Board matters
• Update on Earth Day Committee and Green Team

Board of Adjustment

The September 9, 2021 meeting of the Englewood Board of Adjustment was cancelled. The only agenda item, a continued application for a five-unit townhouse development at 47 Brook Avenue, was moved to October 21st, with the applicant to re-notice.

• Meeting cancelled
• Continued application File#2021-12 (Milton Davis, 47 Brook Avenue, Block 806 Lot 11.01) for five-unit townhouse development moved to October 21st

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve routine items and discuss COVID-19 updates, including vaccine boosters, a grant application, and open job positions. The agenda also includes a closed session for union contract and personnel matters.

• Receipts: $19,236.00 (July) and $17,648.00 (August)
• Bills: $12,555.71 (July) and $1,428.59 (August)
• New Jersey Healthy Communities Network Grant discussion
• COVID-19 vaccine booster discussion
• Closed session: union contract and personnel

The Board of Health approved routine items including minutes, receipts, bills, employee reports, and 52 retail licenses, all by 6-0 votes. The Board was informed that the City Council voted 4-1 to override the mayor's veto on opting out of cannabis sales, meaning businesses selling cannabis will not be allowed until further assessment. COVID-19 updates were provided, including 195 positive cases and one vaccinated resident's death. The Board also discussed a grant for outdoor exercise equipment, vaccine boosters, job openings, and a vaping enforcement report.

• Approved minutes of July 14 and August 3 meetings, receipts, bills, and employee reports (6-0).
• Approved 52 retail licenses for August 2021 (6-0).
• Noted City Council's 4-1 vote to override mayor's veto on opting out of cannabis sales; businesses not allowed until further assessment.
• Acknowledged $11,000 remaining in Healthy Communities Network Grant for Mackay Park equipment, to be spent by December 31.
• Reported six COVID-19 vaccine boosters administered; clinics scheduled for September and October.
• Noted four job openings in Health Department, including Health Officer position.
• Reported two of ten businesses sold vape products to minor in VASE enforcement; one business using 'gifting' practice to be brought into compliance.
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 p.m. (7-0).

City Council

The Englewood City Council approved $1,994,584.51 in bills and claims. The council voted on resolutions including a permit fee waiver for AYSO soccer and the appointment of Patrick Wilkins as Tax Assessor. Discussion items included the purchase of a new fire engine, a roof replacement for the public safety building, and amendments to the dog ordinance for Mackay Park and Depot Square.

• Approved payment of $1,994,584.51 in bills and claims
• Resolution to authorize permit fee waiver for Fall 2021 AYSO Soccer Program
• Resolution to accept FEMA assistance for Firefighters Grant Vehicle Extrication Technician Program
• Discussion of contract award/rejection for Englewood public safety building roof replacement
• Discussion of purchase of new fire engine through the Houston-Galveston Cooperative

The Englewood City Council approved a consent agenda including $1,994,584.51 in bills and claims, a $148,786.36 FEMA grant for firefighter training, a $28,948.80 tax refund due to court judgments, and the appointment of Patrick Wilkins as Tax Assessor at $120,000/year. The council also discussed but did not vote on a request to relocate the Taylor-Bliss House to Eleanor Harvey Park, and heard public comments on the August 22 fire rescue.

• Approved $1,994,584.51 in bills and claims (4-0)
• Accepted $148,786.36 FEMA grant for vehicle extrication training (4-0)
• Approved $28,948.80 in property tax refunds from state tax appeals (4-0)
• Authorized accelerated tax sale for December 28, 2021 (4-0)
• Appointed Patrick Wilkins as Tax Assessor at $120,000/year, retroactive to July 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved permit fee waiver for AYSO soccer program (4-0)
• Approved resolutions honoring Faith Ringgold, Barbara Wright, and Delly F. Ebanks (4-0)
• Approved closed session for litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote special meeting to consider three new applications. The agenda includes requests for in-ground pools at two residential properties and a use change for Englewood Health. The board will also discuss city pool regulations and approve the minutes from July 26.

• File#2021-16: Approval for in-ground pool, pergola, and covered deck at 206 Walnut Street
• File#2021-20: Approval for in-ground pool at 130 Hugeunot Avenue
• File#2021-21: Change from medical office use to offices for Englewood Health Foundation at 350 Engle Street
• Board discussion of City of Englewood Pool Regulations

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved an in-ground pool at 130 Hugeunot Avenue (4-3), approved a change from medical office to office use for Englewood Health at 285 Engle Street (7-0), and approved resolutions for two prior applications. The application for a pool, pergola, and covered deck at 206 Walnut Street was continued to September 13.

• Approved in-ground pool at 130 Hugeunot Avenue (4-3)
• Approved office-use change for Englewood Health at 285 Engle Street (7-0)
• Approved resolution for File#2021-2, Moshe Sheps, 175 Lyman Place (3-0)
• Approved resolution for File#2021-5, Jared Wasserman, 89 Franklin Street (5-0)
• Continued File#2021-16, pool/pergola/deck at 206 Walnut Street, to September 13

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 26, 2021, was cancelled. All cases and procedures will be heard at the next meeting on September 23rd.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing two new applications for completeness and initial consideration. The items include a mixed-use proposal at 48-50 E Palisade Avenue and a sign waiver for a Dunkin Donuts at 56 Route 4 East.

• New application for 48-50 E Palisade Avenue to retain 1st floor commercial with residential above
• New application for parking at 55 Grand
• Sign waiver application for Dunkin Donuts at 56 Route 4 East
• Approval of July 22nd meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to continue reviews of two specific applications. These include a request for building demolitions and new construction at The Moriah School and a rear yard variance for a pool patio on Brayton Street.

• File# 2018-10: Request to demolish four buildings for new classrooms, childcare center, gymnasium, and parking at 53 South Woodland Street
• File# 2021-9: Request for a rear yard variance for an existing pool patio at 49 Brayton Street
• Approval of minutes from July 15 and July 26 meetings

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a rear yard variance for an existing pool patio at 49 Brayton Street (File#2021-09), following testimony from the applicant's engineer and a letter from a neighbor. The application for The Moriah School (File#2018-10) was moved to October 25th. Minutes from July 15th were approved.

• Approved rear yard variance for pool patio at 49 Brayton St (7-0)
• Moved Moriah School application to October 25th
• Approved July 15th minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and take action on the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 21-08. This ordinance prohibits the operation of any class of cannabis businesses within city boundaries.

• Resolution #227-08-16-21: Vote to override the mayoral veto of Ordinance No. 21-08
• Ordinance No. 21-08: Prohibiting cannabis businesses and amending Section 250 of the Municipal Code

The City Council voted 4-1 to override Mayor Michael Wildes' veto of Ordinance No. 21-08, which prohibits all cannabis businesses in Englewood. The ordinance is now in effect. The vote was split, with Councilman Cohen voting no.

• Overrode mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 21-08 (cannabis business ban) (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-08, prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses in Englewood

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review reports from the President, Director, and various committees. The meeting includes discussions on new business regarding library maintenance and cash register procedures.

• Discussion on painting and carpeting
• Discussion on collecting fines and opening the cash register
• Review of parking lot and photoshoot policy
• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Action on bills

Environmental Commission

The commission will review subcommittee reports regarding community gardens, parks, and open space. Members will also discuss stormwater management ordinance updates and recommendations for sustainable materials in new commercial construction.

• Subcommittee updates on 3rd Street Community Garden and bee colony
• Review of 2021-22 Earth Day and Arbor Day Committees
• Discussion on statewide mandatory stormwater management ordinance updates
• Recommendation for new commercial construction to use sustainable materials like solar or rain gardens
• Update on ADA compliant ramps

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 9, 2021. The primary item for discussion under new business was the temporary hiring of a labor lawyer.

• Discussion regarding temporarily hiring a labor lawyer

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve routine payments and a professional services contract, with no ordinances on the agenda. Discussion items include a draft RFP for the Russell C. Major Liberty School development, cannabis sales study, and recycling pickup for seniors.

• Approved $4,231,651.05 in bills and claims
• Awarded Spence Engineering contract for structural assessment at 247 Saint Nicholas Avenue
• Discussed draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development
• Discussed forming committee to study possible cannabis sales
• Discussed rear yard recycling pickup for senior citizens

The Englewood City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $4,231,651.05, awarded a professional services contract to Spence Engineering for a structural assessment, and waived downtown parking meter fees for Destination Englewood. The council also discussed several future initiatives, including a cannabis sales study committee and a draft RFP for the Liberty School development, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $4,231,651.05 (5-0)
• Awarded professional services contract to Spence Engineering for structural assessment at 247 Saint Nicholas Avenue, not to exceed $1,140 (4-0)
• Waived downtown parking meter fees (excluding garage) for Destination Englewood, Aug 26-28, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 workshop and Nov 4, 2020 special meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Entered closed session for personnel, litigation, and attorney-client matters (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School. The council will also enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters. Public comment is available via Zoom or written submission.

• Discussion of draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development
• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privilege
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or email by 3:00 PM on meeting date
• Meeting held telephonically and virtually via Zoom

The City Council held a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School property. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation by the planner and city attorney, followed by public comments, with several residents speaking in favor of a community center only for the site. The council then went into closed session for permitted matters, and the meeting adjourned.

• Discussed draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development (no action taken)
• Heard public comments, with multiple residents speaking in favor of a community center only
• Adjourned to closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to vote on two ordinances: one prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses within city limits, and another amending recreation facility/program fees. The council will also approve over $2.45 million in bills and claims, award several professional services contracts, and enter closed session.

• Ordinance #21-08: Prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses in Englewood
• Ordinance #21-09: Amending Chapter 191 fee schedule for recreation facilities/programs
• Approval of bills and claims totaling $2,453,242.21
• Contract awards: T&M Associates (culverts, traffic signal design), Remington & Vernick (drug-free zone map), Millennium Strategies (grant writing)
• 2021 Road Improvement Program contract authorization

The City Council adopted Ordinance #21-08, prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses within city limits, except for delivery services, and approved a resolution addressing the Planning Board's consistency review. The council also approved $2,453,242.21 in bills and claims, adopted a new fee schedule for the Mackay Ice Rink, and awarded multiple professional services contracts, including a $936,419.75 road improvement contract.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-08 prohibiting all cannabis businesses except delivery (5-0)
• Approved $2,453,242.21 in bills and claims (4-0, Hamer absent)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-09 setting Mackay Ice Rink fees (5-0)
• Awarded $936,419.75 road improvement contract to D.L.S. Contracting (5-0)
• Awarded $230,000 culvert rehabilitation engineering contract to T&M Associates (5-0)
• Awarded $56,300 traffic signal design contract to T&M Associates (5-0)
• Appointed Edroy Jenkins as Superintendent of Public Works, 5-year term, $125,986 salary (5-0)
• Approved $39,000 grant research contract with Millennium Strategies (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote special meeting to consider two applications. The first is a continued application for a residential addition and in-ground pool at 165 Lyman Place. The second is a new appeal of a zoning officer's determination regarding the use of a carriage house as living quarters at 280 Mountain Road.

• Continued application File#2021-3 Hornblass, 165 Lyman Place, Block 2701 Lot 12: residential addition and in-ground pool
• New application File#2021-5 Har Cole LLC, 280 Mountain Road, Block 3201 Lot 5: appeal of zoning officer's determination that variance relief is needed for carriage house living quarters

The Board of Adjustment approved a continued application for a residential addition and in-ground pool at 165 Lyman Place (File#2021-3) by a 4-2 vote. It also approved a new application (File#2021-5) from Har Cole LLC for 280 Mountain Road, confirming the carriage house existed as residential use before 1976, by a 7-0 vote. A resolution for File#2021-13 at 197 Lafayette Place was approved 5-1. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved residential addition and in-ground pool at 165 Lyman Place (4-2)
• Approved appeal for carriage house residential use at 280 Mountain Road (7-0)
• Approved resolution for 197 Lafayette Place LLC (5-1)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting to review two applications: a medical facility for Fresenius Kidney Care at 75 West Forest Avenue and a mixed-use project with commercial, residential, and parking at 50 East Palisade Avenue and 55 Grand. The board will also approve minutes from July 1st and take public comments.

• Completeness review and new application for File#2021-5: Englewood Health medical facility for Fresenius Kidney Care at 75 West Forest Avenue, Block 2505, Lots 4-5
• Completeness review and new application for File#2021-6: Old Dominion/55 Grand Realty LLC at 48-50 E Palisade Avenue, 50 E Palisade Avenue, and 75 Tracey Place — retain 1st floor commercial with residential above and parking
• Approval of minutes from July 1st meeting
• Public comments session
• No continued applications, resolutions, or scheduled cases listed

The Englewood Planning Board approved a new application by Englewood Health for a medical facility for Fresenius Kidney Care at 75 West Forest Avenue. The approval was unanimous with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes. The board also moved the Old Dominion/55 Grand Realty LLC application to August 26th and approved the minutes of the July 1st meeting.

• Approved Englewood Health medical facility for Fresenius Kidney Care at 75 West Forest Avenue (7-0)
• Moved Old Dominion/55 Grand Realty LLC application to August 26th
• Approved minutes of July 1st meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to swear in a new member and review continued applications. One application regarding an in-ground pool is scheduled for review, while a townhouse development application has been moved to September.

• Swearing in Juanita O. Harris as a Board of Adjustment member
• Application for an in-ground pool at 175 Lyman Place
• Five-unit multi-family townhouse development application (moved to Sept 9)
• Approval of June 17th and June 28th meeting minutes

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a continued application (File#2021-01) by Sheps to construct an in-ground pool at 175 Lyman Place, following an agreement between the applicant and concerned neighbors on drainage and landscaping. The vote was 4 yes to 2 no. The board also approved the minutes of June 17th and June 28th, and postponed File#2021-12 to September 9th.

• Approved File#2021-01 (Sheps) for an in-ground pool at 175 Lyman Place, with a 4-2 vote.
• Approved the minutes of June 17th, 2021, by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved the minutes of June 28th, 2021, by a 5-0 vote.
• Postponed File#2021-12 (Milton Davis, 47 Brook Avenue) to September 9th.
• Swore in Juanita Harris as a full board member.

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will hold its July 2021 meeting via Zoom, covering routine approvals, COVID-19 updates, and new business including a part-time registrar position and health department renovation. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific discussion items listed but no detailed proposals or votes provided.

• Approval of June 2021 minutes, receipts ($20,875.00), bills ($4,071.25), employee reports, and retail licenses
• COVID-19 update
• Discussion of part-time alternate deputy registrar/deputy license clerk position
• Health Department renovation discussion
• Board meeting policy review

The Board of Health approved routine administrative items including June meeting minutes, receipts of $20,875.00, bills of $4,071.25, employee reports, and 22 retail licenses, all by 6-0 votes. They also discussed COVID-19 updates, upcoming vaccine clinics, a part-time hire, department renovation plans, and a remote meeting policy, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes, receipts ($20,875.00), bills ($4,071.25), and employee reports (6-0)
• Approved 22 retail licenses for June 2021 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop meeting to approve the FY2022 Special Improvement District budget and conduct a public hearing on Ordinance #21-08, which prohibits the operation of any class of cannabis businesses within city boundaries. The council also authorized contracts for park and field rehabilitation projects and approved a list of bills and claims. A closed session was held to discuss unspecified matters.

• Ordinance #21-08: Prohibits operation of any class of cannabis businesses within city boundaries
• Resolution #183-13-07-21: Authorizes award of contract for Mackay Park Court Rehabilitation Program
• Resolution #201-13-07-21: Authorizes award of contract for Little League Field Restoration Program
• Resolution #200-07-13-21: Approves the Englewood Special Improvement District Budget for FY 2022
• Resolution #198-07-13-21: Approves payment of bills and claims

The City Council approved payments of $595,132.40 and awarded contracts for Mackay Park court rehabilitation ($440,825 to Sport-Tech Construction) and Little League field restoration ($183,290 to Robert W. Wogisch Landscape Contractor). It also approved the FY2022 Special Improvement District budget of $420,000, endorsed two Bergen County CDBG grant applications, and rescheduled the July 20 regular meeting to July 27. The public hearing on a cannabis business ban ordinance was postponed to July 27.

• Approved bills and claims totaling $595,132.40.
• Awarded Mackay Park court rehabilitation contract to Sport-Tech Construction for $440,825.
• Awarded Mackay Park Little League field restoration contract to Robert W. Wogisch Landscape Contractor for $183,290.
• Approved the FY2022 Special Improvement District budget of $420,000.
• Endorsed CDBG grant applications for The Center for Food Action ($30,000) and Infant Senior Sharing ($22,405).
• Rescheduled the July 20 regular meeting to July 27, 2021.
• Postponed the public hearing and adoption of Ordinance #21-08 (cannabis business ban) to July 27.
• Approved fee increases for Flat Rock Brook Nature Association memberships.

City Council

The July 7, 2021 workshop meeting of the Englewood City Council has been canceled and rescheduled for Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM. No other agenda items are listed.

• Workshop meeting canceled for July 7, 2021
• Rescheduled to July 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting to handle routine items and discuss Ordinance #21-08, which would prohibit all cannabis businesses in the city. A subdivision application for 390 Jones Road has been postponed to a later date. The board will also consider resolutions for two properties and hold a closed session on pending litigation.

• Ordinance #21-08: prohibiting all cannabis businesses in Englewood
• File#2021-01: Atherton Beverly LLC subdivision at 390 Jones Road (postponed)
• Resolution File#2021-3: Roman Inn, 19-17 W Hudson Ave
• Resolution File#2021-4: 30 E Palisade Ave LLC, 30 E Palisade Avenue
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation

The Englewood Planning Board approved three applications: File#2021-04 (30 East Palisade Avenue) and File#2021-3 (19-17 West Hudson Avenue) were approved unanimously. The board also reviewed Ordinance #21-08, which prohibits cannabis operations, and found it inconsistent with the Master Plan but consistent with uses for the Englewood South District, approving it 8-0. A motion to adjourn File#2021-01 (390 Jones Road) to a later date was passed.

• Approved File#2021-04 (30 East Palisade Avenue) with 6 yes votes, 0 no.
• Approved File#2021-3 (19-17 West Hudson Avenue) with 7 yes votes, 0 no.
• Approved Ordinance #21-08 (cannabis prohibition) with 8 yes votes, 0 no, after public comment.
• Adjourned File#2021-01 (390 Jones Road) to a later date with 7 yes votes, 0 no.
• Approved minutes of May 27th with 5 yes votes, 0 no.
• Entered closed session for pending litigation, then returned to regular session.

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on appointing a new Tax Assessor. The sole resolution on the agenda appoints Patrick Wilkins, CTA, to fill the unexpired term of the retiring Tax Assessor, with an annual salary of $120,000. The council will also enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Resolution #196-07-01-21: Appoints Patrick Wilkins as City Tax Assessor, salary $120,000/year, term July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
• Closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters

The City Council voted 3-2 to appoint Patrick Wilkins, CTA, as the new City Tax Assessor for the unexpired term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, with an annual salary of $120,000. Council members Hamer and Cobb voted no. The council also unanimously approved a resolution to enter closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters, and later reconvened in open session with no public comments.

• Approved Resolution #196-07-01-21 appointing Patrick Wilkins as Tax Assessor with a $120,000 annual salary (3-2 vote, Hamer and Cobb opposed)
• Approved Resolution #197-07-01-21 to enter closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:31 PM (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote special meeting to hear a new application for a use variance, continue two previously filed applications, and adopt resolutions for two prior cases. The board will also discuss its annual report.

• New application: File#2021-19, The Hudson Med Spa LLC, 28-30 North Dean Street – use variance for spa services by licensed medical professionals on first floor
• Continued: File#2021-5, Wasserman, 89 Franklin Street – addition for front porch and mud room
• Continued: File#2018-10, The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street – variance to demolish 4 buildings for classrooms, childcare center, gymnasium, expanded parking
• Resolutions: File#2021-6, Englewood Health, 35 Nathaniel Court; File#2021-14, West Englewood Avenue LLC, 185 West Englewood Avenue
• Board business: discussion of annual report

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a new application from The Hudson Med Spa LLC to use the first floor of 28-30 North Dean Street for spa services by licensed medical professionals, with a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a continued application for a front porch and mudroom addition at 89 Franklin Street, and passed resolutions for several other applications. The Moriah School application was continued to August 19th.

• Approved File#2021-10 Hudson Med Spa LLC, 28-30 North Dean Street, for first-floor spa use, 5-0.
• Approved File#2021-5 Wasserman, 89 Franklin Street, for a front porch and mudroom addition, 6-0.
• Approved resolution File#2021-6 Englewood Health, 35 Nathaniel Court Unit 10, 5-0.
• Approved resolution File#2021-8 Eden on Engle LLC, 18-22 Engle Street, 5-0.
• Approved resolution File#2021-10 Jelssy Osuna, 128 Phelps Avenue, 5-0.
• Approved resolution File#2021-14 (2018-12A) 185 West Englewood Avenue, 5-0.
• Continued File#2018-10 The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, to August 19th.

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review a proposed medical facility for Fresenius Kidney Care at 75 West Forest Avenue, and discuss an ordinance prohibiting cannabis businesses in the city. The agenda includes a completeness review and new application for the same project, plus board discussion of the ordinance. No other applications or resolutions are scheduled.

• Completeness review and new application for medical facility at 75 West Forest Avenue (Block 2505, Lots 4,5)
• Proposed use: Fresenius Kidney Care medical facility
• Board discussion of Ordinance #21-08 prohibiting cannabis businesses
• Approval of minutes from May 27th meeting
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting remotely to approve payments, contracts, and ordinances. Key actions include a $11.38 million bill payment, awarding engineering contracts for culvert rehabilitation and road projects, renewing liquor licenses, and introducing a recreation fee schedule ordinance.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $11,384,775.20
• Awarded professional services contract to T&M Associates for Bundled Culverts Rehabilitation Project - Phase I
• Authorized contracts for Cedar Street Improvements, West Demarest Avenue Reconstruction, and Mackay Park Court Rehabilitation
• Renewed liquor licenses for 2021-2022
• Introduced ordinance amending recreation facilities/programs fee schedule

The City Council adopted Ordinance #21-07, increasing the maximum number of Police Captains from two to three, despite two 'no' votes. The council tabled three resolutions: the T&M Associates culvert rehabilitation contract, a donation for a 'Welcome to Englewood' sign, and the Mackay Park court rehabilitation contract. All other consent agenda items were approved, including liquor license renewals, construction contracts for Cedar Street and West Demarest Avenue, and a $11,384,775.20 payment of bills.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-07 to increase the maximum number of Police Captains from two to three (vote: 3-2).
• Tabled Resolution #160-06-22-21, the T&M Associates culvert rehabilitation contract.
• Tabled Resolution #186-06-22-21, accepting a donation for the 'Welcome to Englewood' sign.
• Tabled Resolution #183-06-22-21, the Mackay Park court rehabilitation contract.
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $11,384,775.20.
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for 2021-2022.
• Awarded contract for Cedar Street Improvements to New Prince Concrete Construction, Inc. for $291,412.05.
• Awarded contract for West Demarest Avenue Reconstruction to 4 Clean Up, Inc. for $399,677.52.

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School. The meeting includes a public session for comments and a closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Discussion of draft RFP for Russell C. Major Liberty School development
• Introduction by Planner Stan Slachetka and City Attorney Bill Bailey
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or written submissions by 3:00 PM
• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privilege
• Meeting held telephonically and virtually via Zoom

The City Council held a special town hall meeting to discuss the draft Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Russell C. Major Liberty School. No formal action was taken on the RFP. The Council voted to enter closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters, and later reconvened in open session before adjourning.

• Approved Resolution #177-06-21-21 to enter closed session for litigation, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters (4-0, Councilman Cohen absent).
• Reconvened in open session after the closed session (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:40 PM (5-0).

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and public comment. They will also discuss the Children's Internet Protection Act, a fine-free update, and vote on resolutions regarding a hiring freeze and an interim library director.

• Resolution 2021-16 – Hiring Freeze
• Resolution 2021-17 – Interim Library Director
• Children's Internet Protection Act discussion
• Fine Free Update discussion
• Action on bills (Treasurer's Report)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, continuing a variance application from The Moriah School to demolish four buildings and construct additions for classrooms, a child care center, a gymnasium, and expanded parking. The board will also approve minutes from June 10th and may enter closed session.

• Continued application File#2018-10: The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, Block 3501 Lot 9.01
• Variance relief to demolish four existing buildings
• Proposed additions: classroom space, child care center, gymnasium, expanded parking
• Minutes of June 10th to be approved
• Closed session possible

The Board of Adjustment held a remote meeting and considered the continued application by The Moriah School for variance relief to demolish four buildings and construct additions for classrooms, a childcare center, a gymnasium, and expanded parking. The board heard presentations from the applicant's attorney and planner, as well as the opposing neighbor's attorney. No decision was made; the case was continued to June 28, 2021.

• Continued File#2018-10 The Moriah School application to June 28, 2021

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss routine business and several environmental initiatives. They will vote on accepting the previous meeting's minutes, hear subcommittee updates, and discuss a mandatory statewide stormwater ordinance update, ADA-compliant ramps, and a recommendation to the City Council regarding sustainable materials for new commercial construction. The agenda also includes new business about changing regulations to allow trees to be planted on the inside of curbs.

• Discussion of statewide mandatory stormwater ordinance update
• Recommendation to Council for sustainable materials in new commercial construction (e.g., solar, permeable parking lots, rain gardens)
• New business: changing regulations for city trees planted on inside of curb
• ANJEC grant announcement
• 3rd Street Community Garden and bee colony update

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a variance for 197 Lafayette Place LLC to add one unit to a 21-unit multifamily building, making it 22 units total. The motion passed 6-0. The board also continued a hearing for a front porch and mud room addition at 89 Franklin Street to June 28th, and moved a rear yard variance request for 49 Brayton Street to August 19th.

• Approved adding one unit to the 21-unit multifamily building at 197 Lafayette Place (File#2021-13) by a 6-0 vote.
• Continued the application for a front porch and mud room addition at 89 Franklin Street (File#2021-5) to June 28th.
• Moved the rear yard variance application for 49 Brayton Street (File#2021-9) to August 19th.
• Approved the minutes of the May 20th meeting by a 5-0 vote.
• Approved the minutes of the May 24th meeting by a 6-0 vote.

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved a new union contract with Local 108 R.W.D.S.U., U.F.C.W. for 2021-2023, and approved all 18 retail licenses. They also approved routine items including May minutes, receipts, bills, and employee reports. The board discussed COVID-19 updates and upcoming health programs.

• Approved union contract R21-10 with Local 108 for 2021-2023 (7-0)
• Approved 18 retail licenses for May 2021 (7-0)
• Approved May 2021 minutes, receipts ($18,345.00), bills ($1,758.40), and employee reports (7-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss union contract and meeting policy (7-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a presentation on an independent assessment of the police department, followed by votes on several resolutions and first readings of ordinances. Key items include a resolution to award a contract for the police assessment, settlements in two lawsuits, and ordinances to amend the police department's table of organization and prohibit cannabis businesses. The council will also approve payment of bills totaling $1,039,445.85.

• Resolution #171: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,039,445.85
• Resolution #176: Award professional services contract to Hillard Heintze for police department assessment
• Ordinance #21-07: Amend police department table of organization (first reading)
• Ordinance #21-08: Prohibit all cannabis businesses within city (first reading)
• Resolution #174 and #175: Authorize settlements in lawsuits by Giovanna Galluzzo and Matthew de la Rosa

The City Council approved a $38,846.35 contract with Hillard Heintze for an independent assessment of the police department, and approved settlements in two lawsuits: one for $125,000 plus retirement for Giovanna Galluzzo, and another for $50,000 in attorney fees plus a promotion to Captain for Matthew de la Rosa. The council also introduced ordinances to amend the police department table of organization and to prohibit cannabis businesses, and approved the FY2022 Special Improvement District budget on first reading.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,039,445.85 (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 Special Improvement District budget on first reading (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #21-07 amending police department table of organization (3-2, Hamer and Cobb no)
• Introduced Ordinance #21-08 prohibiting cannabis businesses (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #173 condemning antisemitism (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #174 settling Galluzzo lawsuit for $125,000 plus retirement (4-1, Hamer no)
• Approved Resolution #175 settling de la Rosa lawsuit for $50,000 attorney fees plus promotion to Captain (3-2, Hamer and Cobb no)
• Approved Resolution #176 awarding $38,846.35 contract to Hillard Heintze for police assessment (5-0)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several applications. They will review a continued subdivision application for 390 Jones Road, and conduct completeness reviews and new applications for two restaurant conversions. The board will also discuss resolutions for a property on West Nordhoff Place and enter a closed session for personnel issues.

• Continued application: Atherton Beverly LLC, 390 Jones Road, subdivision into two building lots (moved to July 1st)
• Resolution: Nordhoff Avenue Industrial LLC, 456 West Nordhoff Place
• Completeness review and new application: Roman Inn, 19-17 W Hudson Avenue, change of use to pizza restaurant with 30 seats, no off-street parking
• Completeness review and new application: 30 E Palisade Avenue LLC, change of use to sit-down restaurant with 114 seats, no off-street parking
• Approval of minutes from January 28th and April 8th

The Englewood Planning Board approved a change of use for 30 East Palisade Avenue from an appliance store to a 114-seat sit-down restaurant, and for 19-17 West Hudson Avenue (Roman Inn) from a sandwich shop to a 30-seat pizza restaurant. The board also approved a resolution for 456 Nordhoff Place and adjourned File#2021-1 (390 Jones Road) to July 1st. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved change of use for 30 East Palisade Avenue to a 114-seat restaurant (8-0)
• Approved change of use for 19-17 West Hudson Avenue to a 30-seat pizza restaurant (8-0)
• Approved resolution for File#2021-02, 456 Nordhoff Place (6-0)
• Adjourned File#2021-1, 390 Jones Road, to July 1st (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 28 and April 8 meetings

City Council

The Englewood City Council is authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease agreement for a cellular antenna site at 136 Cedar Lane. The council also adopted resolutions honoring two deceased community members, Glenda Frasier-McGee and Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr. The agenda consists of these three resolutions, with no other business items.

• Authorizes RFP for cellular antenna site lease at 136 Cedar Lane
• Resolution honoring Glenda Frasier-McGee, educator and civic leader
• Resolution honoring Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr., funeral director and community member

The City Council approved a financial agreement granting a tax exemption to SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC for a redevelopment project, and adopted an ordinance updating maximum salaries for unclassified city employees. The council also approved over $2.18 million in bills and claims, authorized several shared services agreements and grant applications, and tabled a professional services contract for the culverts project pending more information.

• Adopted Ordinance #21-06 approving tax exemption for SHG Englewood South V (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #21-04 updating maximum salaries for unclassified employees (4-0)
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $2,187,060.45 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #160 for T&M Associates culvert engineering contract (5-0)
• Approved shared services agreements with Bergen County for road resurfacing and ADA curb ramps (5-0)
• Authorized submission of Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for Artus Park (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for cell tower lease at 136 Cedar Lane (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Colombia Caliente LLC (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, public comment, and a treasurer's report. The board will also consider two resolutions: one related to the Library Construction Bond Act and another instituting a hiring freeze, as well as a new Library of Things Policy.

• Resolution 2021-15 - Library Construction Bond Act Resolution
• Resolution 2021-16 - Hiring Freeze
• Library of Things Policy
• Action on bills (Treasurer's Report)
• Closed session for personnel actions

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on May 24, 2021, at 6:00 pm, held telephonically and via Zoom. The council will immediately go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda contains no public action items; it is procedural only, with public comment permitted during the public session portion.

• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privilege matters
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom and by phone
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 PM via email or letter

The City Council held a special meeting on May 24, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged matters. After reconvening in open session, no public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #154-05-24-21 to enter closed session (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session (3-0, two members absent)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0, two members absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a special remote meeting to consider a time extension for a previously approved application, a new urgent care facility, and a continued application for a residential addition and pool. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Time extension request for File#2018-14 by West Englewood LLC at 185 Englewood Avenue
• New application File#2021-6 by Englewood Health for an Urgent Care facility at 35 Nathaniel Place
• Continued application File#2021-3 by Hornblass for residential addition and in-ground pool at 165 Lyman Place

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved an application by Englewood Health for an urgent care facility at 35 Nathaniel Place, which will initially serve as a COVID-19 vaccination site. The board also approved a resolution for a property at 150 Lyman Place and granted a two-year time extension for a previously approved application at 185 West Englewood Avenue. A hearing for another application was moved to July 26th.

• Approved urgent care facility application for Englewood Health at 35 Nathaniel Place (6-0)
• Approved resolution for File#2021-11, Michael & Gila Harary, 150 Lyman Place (3-0)
• Granted two-year time extension for File#2018-14, West Englewood Avenue LLC, 185 West Englewood Avenue (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Moved File#2021-3 Hornblass, 165 Lyman Place hearing to July 26th

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to consider two applications: a continued request for a five-unit townhouse development and a new request to subdivide a property. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and may enter closed session if needed.

• Continued application File#2021-12: Milton Davis, 47 Brook Avenue, Block 806 Lot 11.01, for five-unit townhouse development
• New application File#2021-10: Jelssy Osuna, 128 Phelps Avenue, Block 3007 Lot 9, to subdivide into two lots and build a single-family home
• Approval of minutes from April 26 and May 10 meetings
• Possible closed session

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a subdivision application for 128 Phelps Avenue, allowing the property to be split into two lots, with the existing two-family dwelling retained and a new single-family home constructed on the new lot. The vote was 6-1. A separate application for a five-unit townhouse development at 47 Brook Avenue was continued to July 15th. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved subdivision at 128 Phelps Avenue (6-1)
• Continued townhouse application at 47 Brook Avenue to July 15
• Approved minutes of April 26th (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10th (6-0)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to handle routine approvals and discuss public health matters. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update, a grant report, the 2020 annual report, and a possible return to in-person meetings. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approval of April 2021 receipts totaling $36,340.50
• Approval of April 2021 bills totaling $2,986.19
• Discussion of NJHCN Grant
• Discussion of 2020 Annual Report
• Discussion of in-person Board of Health meetings

The Board of Health unanimously approved routine items including April meeting minutes, receipts of $36,340.50, bills of $2,986.19, employee reports, and 76 retail licenses. They also discussed COVID-19 vaccination progress, a grant committee, and plans for future in-person meetings, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 2021 minutes, receipts ($36,340.50), bills ($2,986.19), and employee reports (6-0)
• Approved 76 retail licenses for April 2021 (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a special remote meeting to discuss a new application for a five-unit townhouse development and a request for a two-year time extension on a previously approved application. The board will also announce that a pool application has been moved to July 15th, and may enter closed session if necessary.

• New application: 5-unit townhouse development at 47 Brook Avenue (File#2021-12)
• Time extension request: 2-year extension for prior approval at 150 Lyman Place (File#2021-11)
• Announcement: pool application at 175 Lyman Place moved to July 15th (File#2021-02)
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom; closed session possible

The Board of Adjustment approved a two-year time extension for a previously approved application (File#2021-11) for Michael & Gila Harary at 150 Lyman Place, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The board also moved the Sheps pool application (File#2021-02) to July 15th and continued the Milton Davis townhouse application (File#2021-12) to May 20th. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2-year time extension for Harary application at 150 Lyman Place (6-0)
• Moved Sheps pool application (File#2021-02) to July 15th
• Continued Davis townhouse application (File#2021-12) to May 20th

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on May 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM, which will immediately go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters. The meeting is held telephonically and virtually via Zoom, with public participation available by phone or online. Public comments can be submitted by 3:00 PM on the meeting date via email or letter.

• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privilege
• Meeting held via Zoom and phone due to Open Public Meetings Act protocols
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 PM on meeting date via email or letter
• Meeting ID: 818 4593 6031, Passcode: 595641, Dial-in: +1 929 205 6099

The City Council held a special meeting on May 6, 2021, and voted to enter closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged matters. No public comments were made, and the council reconvened in open session before adjourning. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved Resolution #153-05-06-21 to enter closed session (3-0, with two members arriving late)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (4-0, with one member absent)

City Council

The City Council workshop meeting includes a public hearing for the adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget and Ordinance 21-05, which provides for $7,537,166 in capital improvements. The agenda also features presentations on library construction bonds, housing authority updates, and debt management plans.

• Ordinance 2021-05: Bond Ordinance for $7,537,166 in capital improvements (including $1,336,000 in grants)
• Resolution #146-05-04-21: Contract award for Crosswalk Improvement Program Project Number 111911
• Resolution #148-05-04-21: Grant contract for Mackay Park Turf Field Refurbishment Project
• Resolution #138-05-04-21: Approval of bills and claims totaling $5,905,567.47
• Ordinance 21-04: Amendment to maximum annual salaries for unclassified City employees

The City Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget, raising the municipal tax rate to 1.257 per $100 of assessed valuation, a 1.98% increase from last year. The council also approved a $7.5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements and authorized a $5.9 million payment of bills and claims. Several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including a financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC.

• Adopted 2021 municipal budget with $68,366,593 in total appropriations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03 to exceed budget appropriation limits by 3.5% (4-1, Cohen dissenting)
• Approved $7,537,166 bond ordinance for 2021 capital improvements (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $5,905,567.47 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including crosswalk contract award to New Prince Concrete Construction Co. for $129,950 (5-0)
• Authorized settlement of Antiochian Orthodox lawsuit with $45,000 payment to plaintiff (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-04 amending unclassified service salaries (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-06 approving financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a special remote meeting to consider a proposed settlement agreement and revised site plan for the Antiochian Church at 358 Mountain Road. The board will also hear new applications for a pool at 175 Lyman Place and spa services at 18-22 Engle Street, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Settlement hearing for File#2021-07 Antiochian Church, 358 Mountain Road
• New application: in-ground pool at 175 Lyman Place (File#2021-2, not before 8 p.m.)
• New application: spa services on first floor at 18-22 Engle Street (File#2021-08)
• Approval of minutes from 3/18, 3/22, and 4/15
• Closed session if necessary

The Board of Adjustment approved a proposed settlement agreement and revised site plan for the Antiochian Church at 358 Mountain Road, resolving a prior denial. The board also approved a spa use at 18-22 Engle Street, selected a new vice chairman, and continued a pool application to May 10th.

• Approved settlement agreement for Antiochian Church, 358 Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved spa-related services at 18-22 Engle Street (6-0)
• Selected David Maron as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Continued pool application at 175 Lyman Place to May 10th
• Approved resolution for Sosland, 273 Robin Road (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Gontownik, 280 Robin Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, March 22, and April 15 meetings

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold public hearings and introduce ordinances, including a $7.5 million capital improvements bond, a salary ordinance for unclassified officers, and a financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including contract awards for Overlook Place and Johnson Avenue improvements, and approve bills totaling $3,516,033.30.

• Ordinance 21-05: Bond ordinance for $7,537,166 in capital improvements, with $5,905,872 in bonds or notes
• Ordinance 21-06: Financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC
• Resolution #131: Award contract for Overlook Place Improvements (Project ENGL00530)
• Resolution #132: Award contract for Johnson Avenue Improvements (Project ENGL00513)
• Resolution #129: Support Green Acres minor diversion for Jones Road Bridge over Route 4 replacement

The Englewood City Council approved payments totaling $3,516,033.30 and introduced a $7.5 million bond ordinance for 2021 capital improvements, with a public hearing set for May 4. Two ordinances were tabled: one on unclassified service salaries and another on a financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC. The council also approved a consent agenda including contracts for Overlook Place and Johnson Avenue improvements, a liquor license transfer, and several resolutions.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $3,516,033.30 (5-0)
• Introduced bond ordinance #21-05 for $7,537,166 in capital improvements, with public hearing May 4 (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance #21-04 on unclassified service salaries (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance #21-06 on financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Overlook Place improvements contract to New Prince Concrete Construction Co., Inc. for $315,959.80 (5-0)
• Approved Johnson Avenue improvements contract to Frank Macchione Construction, Inc. for $336,087.30 (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Cajun Restaurant Englewood LLC (Hook and Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar) (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring solidarity with Asian and Asian-American community (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, handle personnel actions, and review the treasurer's report. They will also consider Resolution 2021-14 for a Cares Act Mini-Grant and discuss computer use and seating policies. Public comment is open for any agenda item.

• Resolution 2021-14 – Cares Act Mini-Grant for Public Libraries Approval
• Computer Use and Seating policy discussion
• Action on bills (Treasurer's Report)
• Personnel Actions (closed session)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote meeting to continue reviewing a variance application from The Moriah School to demolish four buildings and construct additions for classrooms, a childcare center, a gymnasium, and expanded parking. The board will also swear in a new member and consider minutes from previous meetings.

• Continued application File#2018-10: The Moriah School, 53 South Woodland Street, Block 3501 Lot 9.01
• Variance relief to demolish four existing buildings and build additions
• Proposed additions: classroom space, childcare center, new gymnasium, expanded parking
• Swearing in of Arnold Brown as new board member
• Approval of minutes from March 18 and 22

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to discuss and act on routine items including minutes, receipts, bills, employee reports, and retail licenses. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update and a presentation on an NJHCN grant, with public comment allowed.

• Receipts of $43,334.00 for March 2021
• Bills of $2,055.26 for March 2021
• COVID-19 (coronavirus) update
• NJHCN Grant Presentation
• Retail licenses for March 2021

The Englewood Board of Health unanimously approved routine items including March minutes, receipts, bills, employee reports, and 125 retail licenses. They also received updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and a community needs assessment presentation, but no major policy decisions were made.

• Approved March 2021 minutes, receipts ($43,334.00), bills ($2,055.26), and employee reports (7-0)
• Approved 125 retail licenses for March 2021 (7-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss updates on community projects, including a garden and bee colony, tree planting for Arbor/Earth Day, and a tree survey. They will also consider a statewide mandate to update the city's stormwater ordinance and discuss requiring permeable parking lots for new commercial construction. The meeting includes public comment.

• Sustainable Jersey/PSEG grant for ERI/NRI announced
• 3rd Street Community Garden fence erected, bees on order
• Arbor/Earth Day tree planting update
• Stormwater management ordinance update per statewide mandate
• Discussion on mandating porous/permeable parking lots for new commercial construction

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to consider two applications: a subdivision at 390 Jones Road and a warehouse-to-self-storage conversion at 456 W Nordhoff Place. The board will also discuss legal cannabis zoning issues and hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• File#2021-01: Atherton Beverly LLC seeks subdivision into two building lots at 390 Jones Road (Block 3305 Lot 14.02)
• File#2021-2: 456 Nordhoff Avenue Industrial LLC seeks warehouse-to-self-storage conversion at 456 W Nordhoff Place (Block 2602 Lot 5)
• Resolution for File#2020-04: Community Synagogue, 509 Engle Street
• Board discussion of legal cannabis and zoning issues
• Closed session for personnel issues

The Englewood Planning Board approved the continued application for 456 Nordhoff Avenue Industrial LLC to convert a warehouse to a self-storage facility at 456 W Nordhoff Place, with a 7-0 vote. The board also approved a resolution for Community Synagogue at 509 Engle Street (6-0, 1 abstention) and moved the Atherton, Beverly LLC application at 390 Jones Road to May 27th. The meeting ended with a closed session to discuss cannabis legalization and zoning issues.

• Approved warehouse-to-self-storage conversion at 456 Nordhoff Ave (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Community Synagogue, 509 Engle Street (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Moved File#2021-01 Atherton, Beverly LLC at 390 Jones Road to May 27th
• Approved minutes of May 4th (8-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to introduce the 2021 municipal budget, which includes an ordinance to exceed state budget caps and establish a cap bank. They will also vote on a resolution to approve bills and claims totaling $29,871,991.49, and hold a public hearing on a firefighter salary ordinance. Several other resolutions are scheduled for a vote, including a contract for Mackay Pool services and the purchase of hydraulic rescue tools for the fire department.

• Resolution #116-04-06-21: Introducing the 2021 City Budget
• Ordinance 21-03: To exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution #113-04-06-21: Approve bills and claims totaling $29,871,991.49
• Resolution #118-04-06-21: Award contract for summerizing and winterizing of Mackay Pool
• Resolution #120-04-06-21: Authorize purchase of new hydraulic rescue tools for the Fire Department

The City Council introduced the 2021 municipal budget, which raises the tax rate from 1.233 to 1.257 (a 1.98% increase), adding $114 per year to the average home valued at $467,000. The budget was introduced with a public hearing set for May 4, 2021. The Council also approved a $29.87 million payment of bills and claims, adopted a retroactive firefighter salary ordinance for 2018-2020, and approved a resolution to waive outdoor dining fees for 2021.

• Introduced the 2021 municipal budget (Resolution #116-04-06-21) with a public hearing on May 4, 2021.
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $29,871,991.49 (Resolution #113-04-06-21).
• Adopted Ordinance #21-02 fixing firefighter salaries for 2018-2020.
• Approved a resolution to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits by 3.5% (Ordinance 21-03, first reading).
• Approved the use of a three-year average for certain revenues in the 2021 budget (Resolution #114-04-06-21).
• Cancelled the $1,100,000 COVID-19 special emergency appropriation (Resolution #115-04-06-21).
• Approved the consent agenda, including re-appointing Raul Correa to the Housing Authority and awarding a contract for Mackay Pool services.
• Waived outdoor dining fees for 2021 (Resolution #123-04-06-21).

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on March 30, 2021, at 6:00 PM, conducted telephonically and via Zoom. The council will immediately enter closed session to discuss items permitted under the Open Public Meetings Act, including contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged matters. Public comments may be submitted in writing or by email before 3:00 PM, and the public can participate via Zoom or phone.

• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters
• Meeting held telephonically and virtually via Zoom
• Public comments accepted via email or letter by 3:00 PM on meeting date
• Zoom meeting ID: 873 4126 8223, passcode: 418742, dial-in: +1 929 205 6099

The City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged items. After reconvening, the council heard public comments regarding the appointment of a Deputy Police Chief, but took no substantive action. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

• Approved Resolution #111-03-30-21 to enter closed session (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a meeting including personnel actions in closed session and an update on the Library Construction Bond Act. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, treasurer reports, and various committee reports.

• Personnel Actions (Closed Session)
• Library Construction Bond Act Update
• Action on bills

Planning Board

This meeting was cancelled. All scheduled cases, including a subdivision application and a warehouse-to-self-storage conversion, were moved to April 8th. The agenda also included a resolution for a synagogue application and a closed session for personnel issues, but no decisions were made.

• File#2021-01: Atherton Beverly LLC, 390 Jones Road, subdivision into two lots (moved to April 8)
• File#2021-2: 456 Nordhoff Avenue Industrial LLC, 456 W Nordhoff Place, warehouse to self-storage conversion (moved to April 8)
• Resolution File#2020-04: Community Synagogue, 509 Engle Street

City Council

The Englewood City Council held a special meeting on March 24, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations and attorney-client privileged matters. After reconvening, no public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved resolution to enter closed session for contract negotiations and attorney-client matters (5-0)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment is holding a special remote meeting to reorganize for 2021 and hear two applications. One is a continued application for an in-ground pool, and the other is a new application for a rear addition and pool. The board will also discuss by-laws and the annual report.

• Arnold Brown sworn in as board member
• Continued application: Matthew & Melanie Sosland, 273 Robin Road, in-ground pool
• New application: David Hornblass, 165 Lyman Place, 2.5-story addition and in-ground pool
• Discussion of by-laws and annual report

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment approved a new application for a one-story addition to an existing home at 280 Robin Road (File#2021-4) by a 7-0 vote. The board also approved two previously filed resolutions: a pool at 341 Mountain Road (5-0) and a project at 488 North Woodland Street (4-0). A pool application at 175 Lyman Place was moved to April 26, 2021, and the board deferred discussion of by-laws and annual report to a later date.

• Approved one-story addition at 280 Robin Road (7-0)
• Approved File#2020-09 pool at 341 Mountain Road (5-0)
• Approved File#2020-12 at 488 North Woodland Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22nd (6-0)
• Moved File#2021-2 pool at 175 Lyman Place to April 26, 2021

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold a public hearing on a stormwater management ordinance and introduce ordinances setting firefighter salaries for 2018-2020 and approving a financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC. The council will also vote on a $1,582,928.99 bill list, several appointments, grant applications, liquor license renewals, and discuss building heights and downtown zoning.

• Ordinance 21-01: Amends Chapter 374 'Stormwater Management' (public hearing)
• Ordinance 21-02: Fixes firefighter salaries for 2018, 2019, 2020
• Ordinance 21-03: Approves financial agreement with SHG Englewood South V Urban Renewal, LLC
• Resolution #089: Approves bills and claims totaling $1,582,928.99
• Resolution #105-108: Rescinds and renews liquor licenses for Spirits on Grand

The City Council adopted Ordinance 21-01, amending the stormwater management code to align with state regulations, and approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,582,928.99. The council also introduced an ordinance to fix firefighter salaries for 2018-2020, tabled a financial agreement with SHG Englewood South, and approved a consent agenda including appointments, grant applications, and liquor license renewals. A motion to authorize an RFP for a city planner was approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-01 amending stormwater management code
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,582,928.99
• Introduced Ordinance 21-02 fixing firefighter salaries for 2018-2020
• Tabled Ordinance 21-03 (financial agreement with SHG Englewood South)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, grants, and liquor license renewals
• Authorized RFP process to solicit for a City Planner
• Approved emergency temporary appropriation of $19,738,625.50
• Approved entering closed session for litigation, contract, and personnel matters

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve routine items, appoint a registrar and alternate deputy registrar, and discuss COVID-19 updates, the 2021 rabies clinic, and recreational cannabis. The agenda also includes a closed session on a union contract.

• R21-08 Appointment of Registrar
• R21-09 Appointment of Alternate Deputy Registrar
• Receipts $13,564.00 and bills $1,443.99 for February 2021
• Discussion of 2021 Rabies Clinic
• Closed session on Union Contract

The Board of Health approved all routine items, including February minutes, receipts, bills, employee reports, and three retail licenses, all by 7-0 votes. It also approved two resolutions appointing Beatrice Reynolds as Registrar of Vital Statistics at $50,000 per year and Denise Dominguez as Alternate Deputy Registrar at $45,910 per year, effective April 1, 2021. The board decided not to send a resolution on recreational cannabis to the City Council, instead opting for a conversation to convey members' split opinions. The meeting included a COVID-19 update and a rabies clinic report.

• Approved February 2021 minutes, receipts ($13,564.00), bills ($1,443.99), and employee reports (7-0).
• Approved retail licenses for Sahya, Crumble, and First Jerusalem Express (7-0).
• Approved Resolution R-21-08 appointing Beatrice Reynolds as Registrar of Vital Statistics at $50,000/year (7-0).
• Approved Resolution R-21-09 appointing Denise Dominguez as Alternate Deputy Registrar at $45,910/year (7-0).
• Decided not to send a resolution on recreational cannabis to City Council; will share members' opinions in conversation.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. (7-0).

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting to review a proposal by 456 Nordhoff Avenue Industrial LLC to convert a warehouse at 456 W Nordhoff Place (Block 2602, Lot 5) into a self-storage facility. The item appears both as a completeness review and as a new application. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no continued applications, resolutions, or committee reports.

• Completeness review and new application for File#2021-2: warehouse-to-self-storage conversion at 456 W Nordhoff Place, Block 2602 Lot 5
• Approval of minutes from February 4th meeting
• Closed session to discuss personnel issues

City Council

This meeting has no agenda items; the agenda states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to view minutes. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

The City Council held a special budget workshop to review the final budget summary and revised capital budget ahead of introduction at the March 16 regular meeting. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop; it was a discussion-only session with no public comments.

• Reviewed final budget summary for introduction at March 16 meeting
• Reviewed revised Capital Budget presented by City Engineer

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to vote on resolutions including a $27,930,000 general improvement bond sale and $8,908,000 in notes, a firefighter union agreement, and a $686,499.80 bill list. They will also discuss police body cameras, a historical society presentation on the Taylor Bliss House, and various appointments and street work items.

• Resolution #085: $27,930,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2021 and $8,908,000 General Obligation Notes
• Resolution #076: Agreement with IAFF Local No. 3260 (firefighters union)
• Resolution #078: Approve bills and claims totaling $686,499.80
• Resolution #082: 2021 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for Women's Rights Information Center
• Discussion: Hiring a planner for set-backs, heights, and zoning issues

The City Council approved a resolution to combine prior bond ordinances into a single $27,930,000 General Improvement Bond issue and authorize $8,908,000 in general obligation notes, refinancing to lock in low interest rates. The council also approved payment of bills totaling $686,499.80, a two-year cleaning services contract for $141,966, and several other resolutions. A request to move the Taylor Bliss House to Eleanor Harvey Park was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved $27,930,000 General Improvement Bonds, Series 2021 and $8,908,000 notes (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $686,499.80 (4-0, Hamer absent)
• Approved $141,966 cleaning services contract with Tropical Cleaning Services LLC (5-0)
• Approved $11,149.43 in property tax refunds for duplicate payments (5-0)
• Approved $20,826.52 in tax refunds from state tax appeals (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 in 2020 reserve budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved submission of $11,270 Bergen County CDBG grant for Women's Rights Information Center (5-0)
• Approved request for 6-month extension for Demarest Avenue Improvements project (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, receiving public comment, and entering closed session for personnel actions. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with three resolutions: amending the annual meeting schedule, approving a cleaning service name/business entity change, and extending an ESL consultant teacher contract.

• Resolution 2021-11: Amend Annual Meeting Schedule
• Resolution 2021-12: Cleaning Service Name/Business Entity Change
• Resolution 2021-13: ESL Consultant Teacher Contract Extension
• Closed session for personnel actions
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board has cancelled its meeting scheduled for February 25. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop meeting with presentations from the Building and Code Department and the Engineering/Capital Budget. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed to hold a special budget wrap-up session on March 2. Public comments included concerns about gas lines and a proposal for the ice rink.

• Held budget workshop with department presentations (no votes)
• Scheduled special budget wrap-up session for March 2 at 6pm (consensus)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a remote special meeting to reorganize for 2021, swear in a new member, and consider three applications for pool construction. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Swearing in of Uri Moche as Alternate 1, term ending December 31, 2022
• Continued application: Sara & Joshua Rovner, 341 Mountain Road, Block 3102 Lot 13 — new pool, pool patio, and boulder retaining walls
• New application: O'Keefe, 488 North Woodland Street, Block 1701 Lot 8 — in-ground pool in rear of property
• New application: Matthew & Melanie Sosland, 273 Robin Road, Block 2803 Lot 13 — in-ground pool and pool patio
• Approval of minutes from December 17 and January 25 meetings

Board of Adjustment

This special meeting of the Englewood Board of Adjustment was cancelled. The only substantive item, a continued application for a pool and retaining walls at 341 Mountain Road, was moved to February 22. The agenda otherwise contained only routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Meeting cancelled
• Continued application File#2020-9 by Sara and Joshua Rovner for 341 Mountain Road (Block 3102 Lot 13) moved to Feb. 22
• Proposed new pool, pool patio, and boulder retaining walls at northwest corner of site
• Minutes of Dec. 17, 2020 and Jan. 25, 2021 to be approved

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting virtually to consider a stormwater management ordinance on first reading, approve a list of bills totaling $1,792,973.64, and vote on several resolutions including professional service contracts and grant applications. The agenda also includes ceremonial resolutions recognizing Black History Month and honoring local figures.

• Ordinance 21-01 amending Chapter 374 'Stormwater Management' (first reading)
• Resolution #075-02-16-21: Award professional services contract to Millennium Strategies for disaster recovery administrative services (Tropical Storm Isaias)
• Resolution #073-02-16-21 and #074-02-16-21: Authorize submission of 2021 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant applications for Infant Senior Sharing Project and Metro Community Center
• Resolution #069-02-16-21: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,792,973.64
• Resolution #070-02-16-21: Appointment of City Arborist

The Englewood City Council approved payments totaling $1,792,973.64 and passed several resolutions recognizing Black History Month, including honors for civil rights activist Dwania Kyles, community leader Arnold E. Brown, and Vice President Kamala Harris. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend the city's stormwater management code, approved a contract for arborist services, and authorized grant submissions and a disaster recovery contract. A resolution regarding an agreement with IAFF No. 3260 was tabled.

• Approved $1,792,973.64 in bills and claims (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-01 amending stormwater management code (5-0)
• Approved contract for arborist Elizabeth Stewart at $90/hour, up to $17,500 (5-0)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $8,587.32 for overpayments and $5,318.38 for state tax appeals (5-0)
• Authorized submission of Bergen County CDBG grants for Zen Babies ($32,321) and Metro Community Center ($10,000) (5-0)
• Awarded $20,000 contract to Millennium Strategies for FEMA disaster recovery services (5-0)
• Tabled resolution #076 regarding agreement with IAFF No. 3260 (5-0)
• Approved closed session for litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters (5-0)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda and is procedural only. The council is not deciding or discussing any substantive items; the agenda directs readers to the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The City Council met for a budget workshop, hearing presentations from the Recreation, Administration/Finance/HR, and Fire departments. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was a discussion session. Public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop

Board of Health

The Board of Health held its annual reorganization, re-electing Dr. Aliza Solomon as President and Daniel Daniel as Vice President, both by 6-0 votes. The board approved January 2021 minutes, receipts of $8,874.00, bills of $2,297.54, employee reports, and a retail license for Englewood Car Wash vending machine. Committee appointments for 2021 were made by consensus. The board discussed school reopening and COVID-19 vaccine distribution, noting 100 doses administered and a waiting list of 1,370.

• Re-elected Dr. Aliza Solomon as President (6-0)
• Re-elected Daniel Daniel as Vice President (6-0)
• Approved January 2021 minutes, receipts ($8,874.00), bills ($2,297.54), and employee reports (6-0)
• Approved retail license for Englewood Car Wash vending machine (6-0)
• Made committee appointments for 2021 (consensus)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting remotely via Zoom to discuss the upcoming budget for the City Clerk, Englewood Public Library, and Police Department. The meeting is open to the public, with options to participate by phone or online and submit written comments by email.

• Budget workshop covering City Clerk, Englewood Public Library, and Police Department
• Remote meeting via Zoom with dial-in number +1 929 205 6099
• Public comments accepted by email until 3:00 PM on meeting date

The City Council met for a budget workshop, hearing presentations from the City Clerk, Public Library, and Police Department. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was a discussion session. Public comments were received, with several residents supporting the Police Chief's staffing request.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on community garden and bee colony projects, tree planting efforts, and a stormwater management ordinance update. They will also review their funds and consider participating in a tree planting grant for MacKay Park and an environmental fair.

• Discussion of fencing at 3rd Street Community Garden and bee colony
• Rain garden and tree sapling plantings at MacKay Park
• Update on EEC funds: $5,000 transferred from CD to checking account
• Stormwater management statewide mandatory update of city ordinance
• Participation in tree planting grant project for MacKay Park

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely via Zoom. The main item is a completeness review and new application from Atherton Beverly LLC to subdivide the property at 390 Jones Road into two building lots. The board will also approve minutes from January 28th and take public comments.

• Subdivision application for 390 Jones Road (Block 3305, Lot 14.02) by Atherton Beverly LLC
• Approval of minutes from January 28th meeting
• Public comments session
• Closed session for personnel issues

The Englewood Planning Board heard a new application from Atherton Beverly LLC for a minor subdivision at 390 Jones Road into two building lots. After testimony from the applicant's engineer and public questions, the board requested more details on water drainage and a drainage plan. The case was continued to March 25, 2021, with a site visit offered. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued File#2021-01 subdivision application to March 25, 2021
• Requested applicant submit drainage plan and more water drainage details

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting remotely via Zoom for a budget workshop to discuss the Municipal Court, Health Department, and Department of Public Works budgets. The meeting includes a public session for comments, which can be submitted in writing by 3:00 PM or made live via phone or Zoom. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion of proposed budgets.

• Municipal Court budget discussion
• Health Department budget discussion
• Department of Public Works budget discussion
• Remote meeting via Zoom with public comment options

The City Council held a budget workshop, reviewing presentations from the Municipal Court, Health Department, and Department of Public Works. The CFO presented a 2021 budget with a 1.95% increase, under the statutory 2% cap, and noted a 10.81% revenue decrease due to the pandemic. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned.

• Reviewed 2021 budget overview with 1.95% increase (no vote)
• Heard Municipal Court presentation (no action)
• Heard Health Department presentation (no action)
• Heard Public Works presentation (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council will vote on a resolution approving $17,917,629.76 in bills and claims, along with several other resolutions including professional services contracts for road improvements and submissions for Bergen County Community Development Block Grants. The meeting also includes a presentation on the city's debt analysis and discussion items on open space, trash can placement, building heights, and senior programs.

• Resolution #052-02-02-21: Approve bills and claims totaling $17,917,629.76
• Award professional services contract to T&M Associates for Forest Avenue and Demarest Avenue road improvements
• Authorize submissions for 2021 Bergen County Community Development Block Grants for Vantage Health Systems, Bergen Family Center, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association, and Avidd Community Services
• Authorize submission of 2020 CDBG (Covid-19) grant for Englewood Housing Authority office renovations and 2021 CDBG for roof replacement at Vincent K. Tibbs Senior Building
• Appointments to various boards and committees, including SID District Management Corporation trustees and assistant city solicitor

The City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $17,917,629.76 and unanimously passed a consent agenda including professional services contracts for road improvements and several community development grant endorsements. The council also discussed a plan to refinance $27.9M in short-term debt into long-term bonds at a 1.7% interest rate, which will require authorization at the next meeting before notes come due on March 25th. No ordinances were discussed, and the meeting included updates on snow removal, a shooting incident, and a fire at the recycling plant.

• Approved $17,917,629.76 in bills and claims (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including T&M Associates contracts for Forest Ave ($37,500) and Demarest Ave ($38,500) road improvements (5-0)
• Endorsed 2021 Bergen County Community Development Block Grant submissions for Vantage Health Systems ($357,400), Bergen Family Center ($20,000), Flat Rock Brook ($16,000), Avidd Community Services ($22,000), and Englewood Housing Authority ($350,000 COVID-19, $100,000 roof) (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 in 2020 reserve budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Englewood SID District Management Corporation Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Amended 2021 budget hearing schedule (5-0)
• Approved entering closed session for attorney-client privilege matters (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda of resolutions for 2021, including appointments of professional services and contracts. No ordinances are scheduled for public hearing or introduction. The meeting includes a presentation by the Fire Department on its 'Good Morning Englewood' program.

• Appointment of William J. Bailey as City Solicitor at $175/hour
• Award contract to Realty Appraisal Co. for appraisal services for new construction and tax appeals
• Award IT services contract to Business Systems Unlimited, Inc.
• Shared services agreement with Bergen County for animal control
• Refunds for overpayment of taxes

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve routine items and consider several resolutions, including reappointing the Board attorney and appointing a CHC physician and PHN supervisor. They will also receive updates on the NJ Healthy Communities Grant and COVID-19, and discuss the 2021 rabies clinic. The agenda includes a closed session for litigation.

• R21-01 Reappointment of Board of Health Attorney
• R21-02 Appoint CHC Physician
• R21-03 Appoint PHN Supervisor
• Receipts $8,874.00 and bills $6,132.83 for December 2020
• 2021 Rabies Clinic discussion

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting with one resolution for vote: appointing Brown & Brown Metro, LLC as professional risk manager for 2021 at 7% of the city's annual assessment. The council will also discuss numerous appointments, professional service contracts, shared services, and topics like affordable housing and COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Resolution #021-01-12-21: Appoint Brown & Brown Metro, LLC as risk manager, compensation 7% of annual GSMIJIF assessment, contract value over $17,500
• Authorize mutual aid agreements for fire response and Bergen County law enforcement
• Appoint city solicitor, auditor, bond counsel, labor counsel, arborist, and other professional positions
• Award professional services contracts for IT (Business Systems Unlimited, Inc.), financial advisors (NW Financial Group, LLC), and real estate appraisal
• Discuss affordable housing, RFP process, Senior Freeze and Senior Call programs, and COVID-19 vaccinations

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including elections and appointments, and will continue two applications: a house of worship at 509 Engle Street and a gas station expansion at 11 East Demarest Avenue. The board will also vote on a resolution for a prior application and approve 2021 meeting dates.

• Reorganization: election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary; appointment of Board Attorney Douglas Bern (Bern Root LLC), Board Planner Benecke Associates, Board Engineer Costa Engineering
• Continued application File#2020-4: Community Synagogue, 509 Engle Street, Block 1001 Lot 1.04, 2, proposed house of worship
• Continued application File#2020-6: NJ Energy Corp, 11 East Demarest Avenue, Block 912 Lot 9, proposed gas station with expanded retail/convenience sales area (2,406 sq ft)
• Resolution File#2020-2: Choi, 183 Engle Street
• Oath of office for newly appointed/reappointed members, including Diana Patino, Roosevelt Jean, Emily Mann, and Howard Shafer

City Council

This is the City Council's reorganization meeting for 2021, where new council members take oaths, a council president and president pro tempore are elected, and a series of routine resolutions are adopted by unanimous consent. The most significant action is approving a temporary budget of $13,355,617.50 for the start of 2021, along with other administrative items like the meeting schedule and cash management plan.

• Oaths of office for Councilman Kenneth Rosenzweig (1st Ward) and Councilman Judith Maron (3rd Ward)
• Resolution #005-01-04-21: 2021 temporary budget appropriations totaling $13,355,617.50
• Resolution #001-01-04-21: Schedule of Council meetings for 2021, including remote meetings via Zoom
• Resolution #006-01-04-21: Approval of the Cash Management Plan, designating depositories and investment rules
• Resolution #002-01-04-21: Remote meeting public comment policy