Englewood public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Board approved resolutions for a sign application at 23 West Palisade Avenue and a vehicle sales/warehousing application at 40 Rockwood Place. A subdivision request for 308 W. Englewood Avenue was adjourned pending an impact study and preliminary plans. Other matters, including a sign resolution for South Dean Street and Bergen PAC marquee updates, were deferred.
- Approved resolution for Treeco Secrets/NJ Eye and Ear sign/marquee at 23 West Palisade Avenue (7-0)
- Approved resolution for Car Pilot USA Corp. pre-owned vehicle sales/warehousing at 40 Rockwood Place (7-0)
- Approved adjournment request for CPAM Realty LLC regarding 270 Next Day Hill Court and 459 Next Day Hill Drive
- Accepted withdrawal of application 2022-01 regarding 210 South Woodland Street
- Deferred resolution for 14-20 Grand Avenue/15-24 South Dean Street sign application
- Deferred Bergen PAC digital marquee discussion until Mayor Wildes is present
- Adjourned subdivision application for 308 W. Englewood Ave LLC until January 26, 2023
City Council
The Council adopted ordinances to create an expedited application and review process for resident on-street handicapped parking, including associated fees. Other actions included updating fire inspection fees and increasing the number of police supervisory positions.
- Approved Ordinance #22-21 establishing procedures for on-street handicapped parking (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #22-23 setting a $10 application fee and $50 annual permit fee for handicapped spaces (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance #22-20 updating fire prevention inspection and registration fees (3-2)
- Approved Ordinance #22-22 increasing police department positions for Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Officers (3-2)
- Approved $136,316 contract for three 2023 Ford Explorer police vehicles (5-0)
- Approved $53,132.18 for emergency repairs at Morris Park Pump Station (5-0)
- Authorized $684,000 in budget transfers for the 2022 budget year (5-0)
- Approved $258,511.25 in property tax refunds due to overpayment (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a resolution for Phillip Friedman at 56 Walnut Ct. A continued application for a multi-family townhouse development at 47 Brook Ave. was postponed to a future date.
- Approved minutes from 11/17/2022 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 11/28/2022 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution File 2022-16 for Phillip Friedman, 56 Walnut Ct. (6-0)
- Continued application File 2021-12 for Milton Davis, 47 Brook Ave. to 2/16/2023
Board of Health
The Board approved the 2023 regular meeting schedule and removed Sheryl Pabatao from probationary status as Administrative Assistant/Office Manager. The Board also approved November 2022 financial records and retail licenses.
- Approved November 2022 minutes, receipts ($14,944.00), bills ($961.81), and employee reports (5-0)
- Approved November 2022 retail licenses (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R22-26 removing Sheryl Pabatao from probationary status as Administrative Assistant/Office Manager (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R22-27 ratifying the 2023 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed Francis J. Leddy, Jr. as Municipal Court Judge for a three-year term. The council also approved several public works vehicle purchases and a series of budget appropriations for grants. A first reading of an ordinance for on-street handicap parking was passed.
- Appointed Francis J. Leddy, Jr. as Municipal Court Judge (3-2)
- Approved $982,518 purchase of two 2024 Mack electric garbage trucks (5-0)
- Approved $149,371.28 purchase of two 2023 Ford F-350 trucks (5-0)
- Approved $315,000 contract to VMF Construction for police restroom upgrades (5-0)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #22-23 for on-street handicap parking (5-0)
- Approved $2,805,893.70 in bills and claims (5-0)
- Authorized jurisdictional agreement with NJDOT for Jones Road over Route 4 (5-0)
- Requested to repurpose $307,500 grant for Mackay Park Pool improvements (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a revised resolution for a property on Chestnut Street. An application for 19 W. Ivy Ln. was withdrawn, and a proposal for a 119-unit apartment building on W. Forest St. was carried to a future meeting.
- Approved revised resolution for 139 Chestnut St. (4-0)
- Withdrew application for 19 W. Ivy Ln. without prejudice
- Carried application for 173-183 W. Forest St. to 12/15/22 meeting
City Council
The City Council adopted a bond ordinance to purchase two vacant properties at 47 Brook Avenue and 50 William Street. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, budget transfers, and tax refunds.
- Approved $744,000 bond ordinance for acquisition of 47 Brook Ave and 50 William St (5-0)
- Awarded $145,000 contract to VMF Construction for firehouse overhead door replacement (5-0)
- Awarded $217,487.10 contract to American Asphalt & Trucking, LLC for South Van Brunt Street mill and pave (5-0)
- Awarded supplemental snow plowing contract to F. Mauro Builders Inc. (3-2)
- Authorized $1,553,000 in budget transfers for the 2022 budget year (5-0)
- Approved $4,500 contract to Edmunds GovTech for recreation software module (5-0)
- Rescinded contract to Climate Change Mitigation Technologies LLC (5-0)
- Approved $43,662.61 in property tax refunds for overpayments and tax court judgments (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session to discuss personnel appointments and attorney-client privileged matters. No substantive public business was decided during the public session.
- Approved Resolution #283-11-22-22 to enter closed session for personnel and legal matters (3-0)
- Approved motion to re-convene in open session (3-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3-0)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved an ordinance to create a group discount rate for food handlers courses. The Board also appointed three health department employees to specific roles with set annual salaries. Additionally, October retail licenses and financial reports were approved.
- Adopted Ordinance O22-05 for food handlers course group discount (6-0)
- Appointed Alisa Smith as Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/Sub-Registrar at $61,000/year (6-0)
- Appointed Paula Madera as Confidential Executive Secretary/Sub-Registrar at $48,000/year (6-0)
- Appointed Sheryl Pabatao as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) at $56,000/year (6-0)
- Approved October 2022 retail licenses (6-0)
- Approved October 2022 minutes, receipts ($16,042.00), bills ($1,185.00), and employee reports (6-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved variances for a residential addition and pool. A request for a 4-unit multifamily townhouse project was carried to a future meeting.
- Approved C(1) and C(2) variances for addition, pool, patio, and pergola at 56 Walnut Ct. (8-0)
- Carried application for 4-unit multifamily townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl. to 01/19/23
- Approved 10/20/2022 minutes (7-0)
- Approved 10/24/2022 minutes (8-0)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved an ordinance to include a group discount rate for food handlers courses. The board also appointed three staff members to the Department of Health and approved October financial reports and retail licenses.
- Adopted Ordinance O22-05 for food handlers course group discount (6-0)
- Appointed Alisa Smith as Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/Sub-Registrar at $61,000 per annum (6-0)
- Appointed Paula Madera as Confidential Executive Secretary/Sub-Registrar at $48,000 per annum (6-0)
- Appointed Sheryl Pabatao as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) at $56,000 per annum (6-0)
- Approved October 2022 retail licenses (6-0)
- Approved October 2022 receipts ($16,042.00) and bills ($1,185.00) (6-0)
- Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes and employee reports (6-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a sign/marquee resolution for the Bergen Performing Arts Center and a mural at 23 West Palisade Avenue. The Board also approved signage for a residential development at 14-20 Grand Avenue and 15-21 South Dean Street with specific size and illumination conditions.
- Approved sign/marquee resolution for Bergen Performing Arts Center at 20 North Van Brunt Street (5-0)
- Approved existing exterior wall mural at 23 West Palisade Avenue
- Approved signage for 14-20 Grand Avenue and 15-21 South Dean Street with conditions (8-0)
City Council
City Council approved waiving downtown parking meter fees from November 24 to December 25, 2022. The council also authorized a settlement with the Fair Share Housing Center and approved several police and fire department recognitions.
- Waived downtown parking meter fees Nov 24–Dec 25, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (5-0)
- Approved $744,000 bond ordinance for open space/municipal property acquisition on first reading (5-0)
- Approved $5,323,260.64 for payment of bills and claims (5-0)
- Authorized $59,991 contract with Foveonics Document Solutions for police records retention (5-0)
- Approved separation and release agreement for Lieutenant Herman Savage (3-2)
- Authorized project amendments for 2020 CDBG funding to pave Concord and Wilbur Streets (5-0)
- Endorsed $88,647 Bergen County grant for Women’s Rights Information Center (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session. The session was convened to discuss COAH litigation and matters protected by attorney-client privilege.
- Approved Resolution #267-10-31-22 to enter closed session (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a minor site plan and conditional use application for Car Pilot USA LLC to sell pre-owned vehicles at 40 Rockwood Place. The approval includes specific conditions regarding exterior storage and operating hours. Other applications were adjourned or carried to future meetings.
- Approved Minor Site Plan and Conditional Use for Car Pilot USA LLC at 40 Rockwood Place (8-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 6, 2022 (7-0, 1 abstain)
- Adjourned application 2021-01A Atherton Beverly LLC to December 1, 2022
- Adjourned application 2022-03 CPAM Realty LLC to December 1, 2022
- Carried sign application 2022-07 15 S. Dean LLC to November 3, 2022
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (File 2022-15) for Talia and Abraham Shulman at 401 Walnut St. by a 5-0 vote. A new application for a 75-unit apartment building at 19 W. Ivy Ln. was adjourned to December 15, 2022, after the applicant requested changes to a townhouse development. The board also discussed its annual report and agreed to have the planner expand comparisons with neighboring towns.
- Approved variance File 2022-15 for 401 Walnut St. (5-0)
- Granted request to adjourn File 2022-13 (Ivy Lane West Associates) to December 15, 2022
- Set continuation date for board annual report discussion (to be determined)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting and immediately voted to enter closed session to discuss COAH litigation and attorney-client privileged matters. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes on substantive items.
- Approved Resolution #266-10-21-22 to enter closed session for COAH litigation and attorney-client privilege (3-0)