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Leonia public meetings in 2023

20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on parking, scooter ordinances and hires

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and final votes on ordinances regarding commercial vehicle parking, reverse angled parking/loading zones, electric scooters, and off-street parking. The council will also consider a resolution to hire an administrative assistant to the chief of police, along with various consent resolutions including a salary increase for the recreation superintendent, a change order for the Senior Center project, and a contract for engineering services on Broad Avenue. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed session for personnel and negotiations.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia council holds budget meeting with department presentations

The Mayor and Council are holding a budget meeting to review department budget presentations. The agenda consists of scheduled presentations from various departments, including Building, DPW, Board of Health, Clerk, Police, Recreation, Fire, Fire Prevention, Municipal Court, Library, Finance, and Administration. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Tue Nov 21, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce four parking and scooter ordinances

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2023, introducing four ordinances related to commercial vehicle parking, reversed angled parking/loading zones, electric scooters, and off-street parking. The agenda also includes several resolutions for hiring, contracts, grants, and extensions, plus public comments and a closed session on affordable housing and borough-owned property.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to approve change orders and signage for new municipal building

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting to consider three resolutions related to the new municipal building construction project. These include approving multiple change orders for the general contractor and the AV/security contractor, as well as authorizing a proposal for exterior signage. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

Mayor and Council

Council to consider revised tax map, audit, and Grand Avenue redevelopment

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a special emergency appropriation for a revised tax map, a change order for environmental work, the 2022 audit and corrective action plan, and next steps for the Grand Avenue redevelopment plan. Public comments are limited to agenda items during the first session and to all items later.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to confirm administrator termination, appoint acting

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: confirming the termination of the Borough Administrator and appointing an Acting Borough Administrator. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023

Mayor and Council

Council to adopt capital ordinance, introduce tax map appropriation

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items, including the adoption of a multi-purpose capital ordinance and the introduction of a special emergency appropriation for a revised tax map. They will also consider appointments, resolutions, and other routine business.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce multi-purpose capital ordinance and discuss budget

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to introduce a multi-purpose capital ordinance, consider several resolutions including a bill list, tax refund, and change orders, and discuss the Broad Avenue project, budget workshop, and a drone study. The meeting also includes a closed session on affordable housing.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to consider ordinances on personnel and fire prevention

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially introduce ordinances amending personnel policies and fire prevention regulations. They will also consider resolutions including a change order for the new municipal building construction project, a bond closing, and participation in a countywide fire mutual aid agreement. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed session for affordable housing and human resources matters.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to award $58,995 digital sign contract, adopt capital ordinances

The Leonia Mayor and Council will vote on two capital ordinances for Broad Avenue and Senior Center ADA improvements, award a $58,995 digital sign contract, and authorize emergency sewer repairs at the library. They will also consider appointments, consent resolutions, and an amendment to inspection fees.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on affordable housing overlay zone and salary ordinance

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider adopting three ordinances, including one creating an affordable housing overlay zone and a salary ordinance, and to introduce two capital ordinances for Broad Avenue and Senior Center ADA improvements. They will also authorize change orders for the new municipal building construction and discuss several unfinished items like the Wood Terrace proposal and sidewalk policy.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce salary ordinance and revised leafblower rules

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods. They will introduce two ordinances: a salary ordinance (ORD. 2023-11) and a revised leafblower regulation (ORD. 2023-12). They will also consider several resolutions, including appointments, grant applications, and contracts, and discuss traffic-related items.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to consider noise ordinance, EV fees, parking changes

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, appointments, and reports. They will vote on adopting a noise ordinance, introduce ordinances on EV usage fees and permit parking, and consider resolutions including a grant application for Dudley Allen Park and a liquor license transfer.

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on exceeding budget cap and awarding senior center ADA contract

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget cost-of-living allowance and establishing a cap bank. The council will also consider consent resolutions to award a senior center ADA improvement contract, approve change orders for the new municipal building, and terminate a cleaning services contract. Unfinished business includes discussions on bulk trash pickup, liquor license sale, sidewalk policy, and fee structures.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Mayor and Council

Council to review 2023 operating budget and vote on lease, CDBG grant, seasonal hires

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to review the 2023 operating budget. They will also vote on a corrective resolution for a borough property lease, authorize submission of a Bergen County Community Development Block Grant for Beechwood Place road improvements ($104,000), and authorize advertising for temporary seasonal DPW help.

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Fri Mar 24, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to review budget, introduce parking and home business ordinances

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to review the operating budget, introduce two ordinances (Warwick Lane parking and home businesses), and consider several resolutions including a property lease and body camera purchase. The agenda also includes discussions on the ambulance contract, liquor license sale, and other unfinished and new business items.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on AV, security tech purchases for new municipal center

The Leonia Mayor and Council is holding a regular meeting with public comment, minutes approval, and reports. The main business includes adopting a shade tree ordinance amendment and voting on resolutions to purchase audiovisual, security, and police radio equipment for the new municipal center and police headquarters. Several consent resolutions cover routine items like bill approval and equal opportunity employment.

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Tue Feb 7, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on cannabis ordinance and leaf blower rules

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, appointments, and reports. They will vote on adopting a cannabis ordinance and introducing a gas-powered leaf blower regulation, plus several resolutions including a redevelopment designation and construction change orders.

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Thu Jan 19, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to consider cannabis ordinance and oppose NJ Transit gas plant

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider introducing a cannabis ordinance, adopt a resolution opposing a NJ Transit gas-fired power plant in the Meadowlands, and vote on several appointments and consent resolutions. The agenda also includes unfinished business discussions on a gas-powered leaf blower ordinance, a shade tree commission amendment, and a redevelopment designation for Grand Ave & Willow Tree Rd.

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Thu Jan 5, 2023

Mayor and Council

Leonia reorganizes: new council members sworn in, professionals appointed

This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Leonia Mayor and Council. The governing body will swear in newly elected council members, elect a council president, appoint borough professionals, and approve numerous routine resolutions covering appointments, financial procedures, and administrative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

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