Clinton, New Jersey

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board will hold a public hearing for Shammy Shine's application for a sign variance and minor site plan for a ground sign and roof alterations at 86 West Main Street (Block 6 Lot 1). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, board discussion, possible executive session, and voucher approval.

• Public hearing for sign variance and minor site plan at 86 West Main Street (Block 6 Lot 1) by Shammy Shine

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Clinton Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $3.97 million construction loan from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for a water main replacement project, a water capacity reservation for a 12-unit affordable housing development on West Street, and a grant application for Fairview Avenue pavement mill and resurfacing. Other items include adopting the Community Energy Plan, appointing water and roads staff, and approving special events like a half marathon and a town picnic with BYO and fireworks.

• Resolution #116-26: $3.97M construction loan note for water main replacement project (Project #1005001-022)
• Resolution #113-26: Water capacity reservation (2,160 GPD) for Annandale Village LLC's 12-unit multi-family development at 6 West Street
• Resolution #114-26: Grant application to NJDOT for Fairview Avenue pavement mill and resurfacing project
• Resolution #118-26: Adoption of the Clinton Town Community Energy Plan
• Resolutions #122-124: Appointments of Superintendent, Foreman, and Crew Leader of Water & Roads

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Clinton Shade Tree Commission will meet to receive updates on the 2026 tree inventory and tree takedowns, discuss watering efforts, and review website improvements inspired by the Cranford Shade Tree Commission. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of May minutes, and liaison reports. No binding votes or financial decisions are listed.

• Tree Inventory 2026 update
• Takedowns 2026 discussion
• Watering trees
• Review of Cranford Shade Tree Commission website for potential form to request a future shade tree
• Website changes to make Shade Tree page easier to find

Historic Commission Agenda

The Clinton Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a request for a demonstration at 37 Main Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March meeting. This is the only substantive item on the otherwise procedural agenda.

• Request for demonstration at 37 Main Street

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Clinton Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment and approval of previous minutes, then adjourn to a Green Team walk to various open space locations. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Public comment period open for residents
• Review and approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Adjournment to Green Team walk to open space locations around town

Mayor and Council Agenda

The council will vote on awarding a $1,998,125.00 contract to JVS Industrial Contractors for the Clarifier No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, after rejecting a lower bid due to mathematical errors. They will also consider hiring two new police officers at $68,475.03 each and approving 2026 summer recreation salaries. The meeting includes proclamations for the CPS Bulldogs baseball team and Monarch Butterfly Month, and an appointment to the Economic Development Committee.

• Award $1,998,125.00 contract to JVS Industrial Contractors for Clarifier #2 Rehabilitation Project
• Hire Oleksiy Kuyan as police officer at $68,475.03 per year
• Hire Lukas Bakerian as police officer at $68,475.03 per year
• Approve 2026 summer recreation salaries for directors, teachers, and counselors
• Appoint Norma Kania to the Economic Development Committee

Mayor and Council Agenda

This special meeting agenda contains one item: a vote to approve a special event permit for the Clinton Pride Family Festival scheduled for June 7, 2026. No other business will be discussed or decided.

• Approval of special event permit for Clinton Pride Family Festival on June 7, 2026

The council voted to approve a special event permit for the Clinton Pride Family Festival scheduled for June 7, 2026 at Gephardt Field. The motion was made by Councilmember Traphagen, seconded by Padmos, and passed with all ayes. No discussion was recorded.

• Approved special event permit for Clinton Pride Family Festival (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 AM (motion passed)

Land Use Board Agenda

The Clinton Land Use Board will hold a hybrid meeting on June 2, 2026. They will conduct completeness reviews for two applications and hold a public hearing for a sign variance and minor site plan at 86 West Main Street. Other items include approval of minutes, public comment, board discussion, and possible executive session.

• Completeness review for Block 2 Lot 27.03 (114 West Main Street) – change of use from office to residential (Chun Myung Park)
• Completeness review for Block 17, Lot 2 & Block 17.01, Lot 2.03 (1638 Rt. 31 North) – amended site plan approvals for phases 2-4 (Ansuya Enterprises, LLC)
• Public hearing for Block 6 Lot 1 (86 West Main Street) – sign variance and minor site plan for ground sign and roof alterations (Shammy Shine)
• Voucher approval
• Executive session if needed

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances: a $142,000 sewer utility capital ordinance, a $382,000 water utility capital ordinance, and a $450,725 bond ordinance for various capital improvements including a police vehicle, fire equipment, road upgrades, and rescue squad gear. They will also consider resolutions for liquor license renewals, an escrow agreement with SNG Properties, and a presentation from Blue Sky Power.

• Public hearing on Bond Ordinance 2026-11: $450,725 for police SUV, fire thermal cameras, salt barn, streetlights at Kings Crossing and Riverside Drive, rescue turnout gear
• Public hearing on Sewer Capital Ordinance 2026-09: $142,000 for truck, effluent drives, car lift, transfer switch
• Public hearing on Water Capital Ordinance 2026-10: $382,000 for tank cleaning, Hach analyzers, dehumidifiers, storage barn, boom mower
• Resolution #102-26: Renewal of club license for Hunterdon Art Museum
• Resolution #107-26: Amendment to professional service contract with Nadar House of Design

The Council approved three ordinances: $142,000 for sewer utility improvements, $382,000 for water utility improvements, and a $450,725 bond ordinance financing police, fire, street, and rescue squad equipment and facilities. All votes were unanimous. The minutes of the May 13 meeting were also approved (with one abstention).

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 (all ayes; Councilman Perloff abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-09 for sewer utility improvements ($142,000 from Sewer Capital Improvement Fund) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-10 for water utility improvements ($382,000 from Water Capital Improvement Fund) (7-0)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2026-11 authorizing $450,725 appropriation and $428,189 in bonds for police vehicle/fingerprinting, fire equipment, boom mower, salt barn, streetlights, truck body, and rescue gear (7-0)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss updates to the 2026 tree inventory, recap Arbor Day 2026, and review takedowns for the year. They will also address tree watering and consider adding a request form to the town website, inspired by Cranford's approach. The meeting is a work session with no votes expected on these items.

• Tree Inventory 2026 update
• Arbor Day 2026 recap
• Takedowns 2026 review
• Watering trees discussion
• Website improvement: adding a shade tree request form

The Shade Tree Commission approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and a tree takedown application at 27 Spruce Run Road. A separate application at 20 Spruce Run Road remains pending. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 2026 meeting
• Approved tree takedown application at 27 Spruce Run Rd

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Clinton Environmental Commission will receive reports on several grants, including a CEPG grant presentation scheduled for May 27 to the Mayor and Council, and follow-ups on Sustainable Jersey and Raritan Headwaters grants. They will also hear a PFAS presentation from the Musconetcong Watershed Association, discuss Walgreen's Landscaping, and review the Mayors Monarch Pledge. The meeting will conclude with planning for the June in-person session.

• CEPG Grant presentation to Mayor and Council on May 27
• Sustainable Jersey Grant follow-up with JCP&L
• PFAS presentation from Musconetcong Watershed Association
• Walgreen's Landscaping discussion
• Mayors Monarch Pledge

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Clinton Town Council will introduce three ordinances: two capital ordinances for sewer ($142,000) and water ($382,000) utility improvements, and a bond ordinance appropriating $450,725 for various capital improvements (police, fire, roads, rescue squad, general equipment) with $428,189 in bonds. They will also vote on resolutions awarding a contract to Nader House of Design, setting summer camp refund policies, and supporting state health care action. The meeting includes public comments and reports.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-09: $142,000 for sewer utility improvements (truck, effluent drives, car lift, transfer switch)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2026-10: $382,000 for water utility improvements (tank cleaning, analyzers, dehumidifiers, storage barn, boom mower)
• Introduction of Bond Ordinance 2026-11: $450,725 appropriation for police, fire, roads, rescue squad, and general equipment
• Resolution #97-26: Awarding a contract to Nader House of Design
• Resolution #98-26 and #99-26: Authorizing refunds and establishing refund policy for summer camp

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-09, appropriating $142,000 for sewer utility improvements, and Ordinance 2026-10, appropriating $382,000 for water utility improvements. It also passed Bond Ordinance 2026-11, authorizing $450,725 in capital projects and the issuance of $428,189 in bonds. All motions carried with unanimous ayes. The council also approved the April 22 minutes and the April monthly reports.

• Approved April 22 minutes (all ayes, Perloff abstained) – motion carried
• Approved April monthly reports (all ayes) – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-09 for sewer improvements, $142,000 appropriation (all ayes) – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-10 for water improvements, $382,000 appropriation (all ayes) – motion carried
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 2026-11 authorizing $450,725 capital projects and $428,189 bonds (all ayes) – motion carried

Land Use Board Agenda

The Land Use Board will conduct a completeness review for a use variance to change a property at 114 West Main Street from office to residential use. A public hearing will also be held for a sign variance and minor site plan at 86 West Main Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes, public comment, board discussion, and voucher approvals.

• Completeness review for Block 2 Lot 27.03 at 114 West Main Street: Use Variance for change of use from office to residential (Chun Myung Park)
• Public Hearing for Block 6 Lot 1 at 86 West Main Street: Sign Variance and Minor Site Plan for ground sign and roof alterations (Shammy Shine)
• Approval of regular minutes from February 17, 2026
• Voucher approval
• Possible executive session

Environmental Commission Agenda

The Clinton Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of March 2026 minutes, and liaison reports covering CEPG and Sustainable Jersey grants, the 2026 budget, recertification, prescription drug pickup, Mayor's Monarch Pledge, and shade tree/conservancy updates. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; items are discussion and reports only.

• Discussion of CEPG Grant and Sustainable Jersey Grant status
• Sustainable Jersey Recertification update
• Raritan Headwaters River Cleanup mention
• Shade Tree/Conservancy report from Denise
• Mayors Monarch Pledge and Prescription Drug Pickup updates

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Clinton Town Council approved an ordinance that raises the 2026 municipal budget by $168,586.74, a 3.5% increase over the previous year. The council also adopted the 2026 municipal budget, appointed new sewer department leaders, and authorized a contract for architectural services on a historic barn at 37 Main Street.

• Ordinance #2026-08: increase 2026 budget by $168,586.74 (3.5% above cap)
• Resolution #86-26: adoption of the 2026 municipal budget
• Resolution #87-26: appoint Eli Pieretti as Superintendent of Sewer, salary $95,009.60/year
• Resolution #88-26: appoint Jozef Sudnik as Foreman of Sewer, salary $70,332.80/year
• Resolution #90-26: award contract to Eclectic Architecture LLC for barn demolition at 37 Main Street, funded via escrow

The Council approved the April 8 meeting minutes (Padmos abstained). It adopted Ordinance #2026-08 to increase the 2026 budget by 3.5%, exceeding the municipal cap. The body also adopted Resolutions #96-26, #85-26, and #86-26, formally adopting the 2026 municipal budget. All votes were unanimous except the noted abstention.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (Padmos abstained, others ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-08 to exceed budget cap (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #96-26 for self‑examination of 2026 budget (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #85-26 authorizing budget to be read by title only (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution #86-26 authorizing adoption of the 2026 municipal budget (all ayes)
• Opened public hearing on Ordinance #2026-08 (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance #2026-08 (all ayes)
• Closed the 2026 budget public hearing (all ayes)

Shade Tree Commission Agenda

The Shade Tree Commission is meeting to finalize Arbor Day 2026 on April 24 at town hall annex, including a tree planting, a proclamation, and distribution of redbud saplings to 53 third graders. The commission will also discuss an update on the town's tree inventory and the replacement of a memorial cherry tree on Main Street. Previous takedowns are complete, and a kwanzan cherry will be planted with a plaque paid for by the commission.

• Arbor Day 2026 celebration set for April 24 at 10am at town hall annex with an Eastern Redbud planted in front of the finance building and Ceil Covino honored
• 100 redbud saplings ordered for 53 third graders, arriving April 20
• Memorial cherry tree on Main to be replaced with a kwanzan cherry; stump grinding by Mark Spanner and plaque paid by Shade Tree
• Update on the 2026 tree inventory
• Website updated to include a form for requesting a future shade tree, modeled after Cranford's Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission approved the March 2026 minutes. It authorized ArborPro to conduct the 2026 tree inventory early summer. The commission confirmed Arbor Day activities, including planting Eastern Redbud trees, ordering 100 redbud saplings, and preparing a plaque. It also approved the removal of a damaged tree on Main and the planting of a new Kwanzan cherry tree with a commemorative plaque.

• Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized ArborPro to perform 2026 tree inventory (early summer)
• Approved Arbor Day 2026 planting of Eastern Redbud and 100 redbud saplings
• Approved creation and installation of plaque for Arbor Day honoree
• Approved removal of damaged tree on Main and planting of Kwanzan cherry tree
• Approved Shade Tree Commission funding for memorial plaque on new cherry tree
• Approved addition of shade‑tree request form to the town website
• Approved distribution of Arbor Day email blast (contact Rich)

Historic Commission Agenda

The Historic Preservation Commission will review documentation related to 37 Main Street and discuss a proposal for a Red Mill Museum peach flag. Routine approval of previous minutes is also on the agenda.

• Review of documentation on 37 Main Street
• Discussion of Red Mill Museum peach flag creation

Mayor and Council Agenda

The Clinton Town Council will vote on Resolution #84-26 to cancel a tax lien on Block 31, Lot 7 C0232 after a $9,850.29 redemption payment and $1,800 premium. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly reports, and announcements for the Mill to Mill Peace Flag Celebration (June 14) and Cruisin' Clinton (April 26). Public comments and executive session are scheduled.

• Resolution #84-26 authorizes cancellation of tax lien on Block 31, Lot 7 C0232 (assessed to Manual Mendoza) with $9,850.29 redemption and $1,800 premium to Bala Partners, LLC
• Approval of regular and executive session minutes from March 25, 2026
• Special event: Mill to Mill Peace Flag Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026
• Special event: Cruisin' Clinton on Sunday, April 26, 2026
• Public comments and possible executive session

The council approved minutes from March 25 (Bruno abstained), special events including a peace flag celebration and car cruise, and Resolution #84-26 authorizing the tax collector to cancel a lien on Block 31, Lot 7 after receiving $9,850.29 in redemption plus $1,800.00 premium. Standby and overtime payments and the voucher list for bills were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Regular & Executive Session minutes from March 25 (Bruno abstained)
• Approved special events: Mill to Mill Peace Flag Celebration (June 14) and Cruisin’ Clinton (April 26)
• Adopted Resolution #84-26 canceling a tax lien on Block 31, Lot 7 after $9,850.29 payment
• Approved standby and overtime list (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills voucher list (unanimous)