Hillsdale public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Hillsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 2022-22 setting the 2023 meeting calendar, approve minutes from December 8, 2022, and review escrow fees. The agenda also includes discussion of professional services proposals in closed session and payment of legal invoices totaling $2,852.50.
- Resolution 2022-22: 2023 Meeting Calendar
- Review of escrow fees
- Closed session: Professional Services Proposal Review
- Invoices from Cleary Giaccobe Alfieri Jacobs LLC totaling $2,852.50
Planning Board
The board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan for 60-77 Brookside Place & 131-143 Patterson Street and a variance application for a pool at 42 Parkview Dr. They will also discuss a request for qualifications for professionals and the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Major site plan application for 60-77 Brookside Place & 131-143 Patterson Street (Patterson Street Urban Renewal)
- Variance application for a pool at 42 Parkview Dr (Applicant: Padovan)
- Invoices totaling $2,486.67 from Burgis Associates, Inc
- Invoices totaling $5,320.00 from Christopher J. Statile, P.A.
- Discussion of RFQ for professionals and 2023 Planning Board calendar
Planning Board
The Hillsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on application PZ-08-22 for Block 1209 Lot 6 at 100 Prospect Place, submitted by Westwood Banana Co Inc. The board will also discuss a request for proposals for professional services and consider payment of invoices totaling $9,489.10 to three firms.
- Public hearing on PZ-08-22: 100 Prospect Place (Block 1209 Lot 6) by Westwood Banana Co Inc.
- Discussion of RFP/RFQ submissions for Planning Board professional services.
- Invoices for approval: Burgis Associates ($387.50), Cleary Giaccobe Alfieri Jacobs LLC ($7,271.60), Christopher P. Statile PA ($1,830.00).
- Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7:30 PM.
Board of Health
This is a regular meeting of the Hillsdale Board of Health. The board will approve minutes from September 15, 2022, and receive reports from the health officer and nurse for September and October 2022. Prior business includes 2022/2023 CHC contracts and future educational topics. New business covers the 2023 calendar, financial conflict of interest forms, the BOH secretary position, and community outreach.
- Approval of minutes from September 15, 2022 regular meeting
- Health officer and nurse reports for September and October 2022
- Discussion of 2022/2023 CHC contracts
- 2023 calendar planning
- 2023 financial conflict of interest statement
Planning Board
The Hillsdale Planning/Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on November 22, 2022. The agenda includes a discussion of capital improvements for the Centennial Field Complex and a continued hearing on a fence variance at 100 Lawrence Street.
- Capital improvement review for Centennial Field Complex
- Continued hearing PZ-07-22: fence variance at 100 Lawrence Street (Boss)
- Completeness review PZ-08-22: 100 Prospect Place (Westwood Banana Company)
Planning Board
The Hillsdale Planning Board will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2022, to consider two fence variance applications and a resolution for a property at 5 Orchard Lane. The board will also review meeting minutes, invoices totaling $11,873.75, and a completeness application for 100 Prospect Place.
- Resolution PZ-01-22 for Block 407, Lot 8 at 5 Orchard Lane (Moraitis)
- Fence variance hearing PZ-03-22 at 34 Fairhaven Drive
- Fence variance hearing PZ-07-22 at 110 Lawrence Street
- Completeness review PZ-08-22 for 100 Prospect Place (Westwood Banana Co Inc)
- Invoices totaling $11,873.75 from Burgis Associates and Christopher P. Statile
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for fence and bulk variance requests. The board will also review the completeness of an application for 100 Prospect Place and discuss an ERI Review.
- Hearing: 34 Fairhaven Drive (Rossillo) for fence variance
- Hearing: 110 Lawrence Street (Boss) for fence variance
- Hearing: 5 Orchard Lane (Moraitis) for bulk variances
- Completeness review: 100 Prospect Place (Westwood Banana Co Inc)
- Invoices for Christopher P. Statile, P. A. ($3,360.00) and Cleary, Giacobbe, Alfieri, Jacobs, LLC ($4,610.00)
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to review health officer, nurse, and financial reports from April through August. The body will discuss the 2022 CHC contracts and plan for a rabies clinic and adult mental health first aid training.
- 2022 CHC Contracts
- Rabies Clinic planning
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
- Public Health Recall Notice Information
- Hillsdale Day table planning
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for two property applications and review a resolution for 79 Melville Road. The board will also discuss the Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI).
- Public hearing for PZ-03-22: 34 Fairhaven Drive (Block 404, Lot 1)
- Public hearing for PZ-01-22: 5 Orchard Lane (Block 407, Lot 8) regarding bulk variances
- Resolution for PZ-06-22: 79 Melville Road (Block 105, Lot 4)
- Completeness review for PZ-08-22: Westwood Banana Co Inc (Block 1209 Lot 6)
- Payment of four invoices to Christopher P. Statile, P. A. totaling $835.00
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing a major site plan application from Westwood Banana Co., Inc. to construct a new one-story industrial warehouse on a vacant lot. The proposal includes a building footprint of approximately 2,550 SF, eleven parking spaces, and a trailer parking area. The application must address updated NJDEP flood hazard rules regarding building elevation and stormwater management.
- Major Site Plan PZ-8-22 for 100 Prospect Place & 560 Piermont Ave.
- Proposed one-story warehouse with approximately 2,550 SF footprint
- Proposed eleven parking spaces including one barrier free space
- Requirement for a payment to the Borough’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund if approved
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision and variance for 271 Pascack Rd. The board will also review applications for bulk variances at 5 Orchard Lane and 110 Lawrence Street.
- Public hearing for minor subdivision with variance: 271 Pascack Rd (Block 607 Lot 17)
- Completeness review for bulk variances: 5 Orchard Lane (Block 407, Lot 8)
- Completeness review for bulk variance regarding a fence: 110 Lawrence Street (Block 1307, Lot 3)
- Resolution to appoint Natalie Rowe as Deputy Secretary to the Planning/Zoning Board
- Payment of invoices to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC ($1,330.00) and Christopher P. Statile, P. A. ($360.00)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a bulk variance for 34 Fairhaven Drive. The board will also review a resolution for 79 Melville Road and discuss an Environmental Resource Inventory.
- Public hearing: PZ-03-22, 34 Fairhaven Drive (Bulk Variance)
- Resolution: PZ-06-22, 79 Melville Road
- Invoice payment: STATILE ASSOCIATES for $10,075.00
- Completeness review: PZ-01-22, 5 Orchard Lane (Bulk Variances)
- Discussion: Environmental Resource Inventory
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a resolution to adopt the 2022 Periodic Reexamination Report of the Master Plan and Development Regulations. The board will also hold public hearings for two property applications and review professional invoices.
- Resolution Adopting 2022 Periodic Reexamination Report of the Master Plan and Development Regulations & Master Plan Amendment
- Payment of $6,987.75 to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC
- Public hearing for bulk variances at 363 Wierimus Road (Block 408, Lot 1)
- Public hearing for minor subdivision with variance at 271 Pascack Rd (Block 607 Lot 17)
- Deed signature for 100 Piermont Ave/23 Ruckman Road (Block 2004, Lots 1 & 2.01)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing for the final Master Plan discussion. The body will also review the consistency of an amendment to the Hillsdale-Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan.
- Public hearing: Final Master Plan Discussion
- Consistency review: Ordinance No 22-08 regarding the Hillsdale-Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan
- Deed signature: 100 Piermont Ave/23 Ruckman Road (Block 2004, Lots 1 & 2.01)
- Resolution: 389 Magnolia Avenue (Block 1619, Lot 3)
- Completeness review: 79 Melville Road (Block 105, Lot 4) for bulk variances
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review bulk variances for 363 Wierimus Road. The board will also discuss the Final Master Plan with Burgis Associates and an amendment to the Hillsdale-Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan.
- Bulk Variances hearing for 363 Wierimus Road (PZ-04-2022)
- Final Master Plan discussion with Burgis Associates
- Ordinance No 22-08: Amendment to the Hillsdale-Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan
- Completeness review for 34 Fairhaven Drive (PZ-03-22)
- Deed signature for 100 Piermont Ave/23 Ruckman Road (PZ-01-18)
Board of Health
The Board reviewed activity reports for March and April 2024 covering retail inspections, animal facility inspections, and nursing activities. Discussion included pricing for Emergency Dialed Cards and planning for Hillsdale Day.
- Five retail inspections in March and six in April
- Three notices of violations issued in March and one in April
- One dog bite to raccoon exposure reported in March
- Emergency Dialed Card pricing: $108 for 100, $324 for 300, or $1,000 for 1,120
- Resolution #2H24000 included in the budget for Doctor for the Children Health Conference
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a discussion regarding the Final Master Plan with Burgis Associates. The board will also review a minor subdivision application and consider several professional invoices.
- Final Master Plan discussion with Burgis Associates
- Completeness review for minor subdivision with variance at 271 Pascack Rd (Block 607 Lot 17)
- Payment of $4,025.00 to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC
- Payment of $465.00 to Burgis Associates
- Resolution to appoint Acting Deputy Secretary to the Planning Board
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the Master Plan with Burgis Associates. The board will also review variance applications for properties on Magnolia Avenue and Wierimus Road.
- Master Plan discussion with Burgis Associates
- Variance hearing for 389 Magnolia Ave (Case # PZ-02-2022)
- Completeness review for Bulk “C” Variances at 363 Wierimus Rd (Case# PZ-04-2022)
- Resolution # 2022-12 for New Concepts in Living at 33 Ruckman Rd
- Payment of invoices to Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC totaling $1,505.00
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to adopt a salary ordinance and review health officer and nurse reports. The body will also discuss restaurant business licensing and 2022 CHC contracts.
- Adoption of salary ordinance NO:22-01
- Review of 2022 CHC Contracts
- 2022 Restaurant Business licensing
- Health Officer, Nurse, and Financial reports for February/March
- Pet Licensing reports for February/March
Council
The Borough Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a Bergen County grant for improvements to Beechwood Park. The body will also discuss outdoor dining and music, as well as road projects and Centennial Field.
- Public hearing for 2022 Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grant for Beechwood Park
- Agreement with Colliers Engineer & Design for preliminary engineering services for Centennial Field
- Agreement with Colliers Engineer & Design for NJDOT FY2022 Grant Award administration
- Appointment of David M. Hayes as DPW Superintendent and Principal Public Works Manager
- Resolution for redemption and premium regarding 14 Wierimus Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance for 389 Magnolia Ave and a resolution regarding Chipotle. The board will also hear presentations on the Environmental Resource Inventory and the Master Plan.
- Variance application for 389 Magnolia Ave (PZ-02-2022)
- Chipotle Resolution # 2022-11 (Case # PZ-10-21)
- Statile Associates invoices totaling $5,277.50
- Burgis Associates invoices totaling $6,832.92
- Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC invoices totaling $1,505.00
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a bulk variance for New Concepts for Living at 33 Ruckman Road. The board will also consider several appointments for leadership and professional service agreements.
- Public hearing for bulk variance: 33 Ruckman Road (New Concepts for Living)
- Invoices for Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC totaling $4,632.60
- Resolution appointing Chairperson Dewey Burleson, Vice Chairperson Stephen Riordan, Secretary Meredith Kates, and Deputy Secretary Wendi Seelin
- Resolutions to appoint Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs LLC, Christopher Statile/Statile Associates, and Burgis Associates
- Discussion of Council Resolution # 22-05
Planning Board
The Planning/Zoning Board will hold a virtual public hearing regarding a bulk variance application. The board will also review various invoices from professional service providers.
- Bulk Variance hearing for New Concepts for Living at 33 Ruckman Road (Block 2004, Lot 3)
- Burgis Associates invoices totaling $2,066.25
- Statile Associates invoices totaling $2,260.00
- Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacob LLC invoices totaling $3,722.60
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to consider Ordinance No. 22-01 regarding compensation for specific roles. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive various monthly reports.
- Ordinance 22-01: Establishes maximum compensation for Public Health Nurse ($80.00/hour), Secretary/Registrar ($50.00/hour), Certified Municipal Registrar ($2400.00/annum), and Certified Deputy Municipal Registrar ($1200.00/annum)
- Ordinance 22-01: Sets Board of Health meeting minute compensation at $100.00 per meeting
Planning Board
The Planning/Zoning Board will hold a virtual public hearing regarding commercial applications for 441 Hillsdale Ave and 453 Hillsdale Ave. The meeting also includes a completeness review for a variance at 5 Orchard Lane and discussion of the Masterplan.
- Public hearing for Chipotle at 441 Hillsdale Ave (PZ-10-21)
- Public hearing for Jersey Mikes at 453 Hillsdale Ave (PZ-05-21)
- Completeness review for variance application PZ-01-22 at 5 Orchard Lane
- Discussion of the Masterplan with Tom Behrens of Burgis Associates
Planning Board
The Board will conduct a virtual public hearing regarding several site plan and variance applications. Items include reviews for Chipotle at 441 Hillsdale Ave and New Concepts for Living at 33 Ruckman Road.
- Resolution #2022-10: Amitrano 6ft Fence Application
- Resolution #2022-09: Athanasatos Additions
- PZ-12-21: Major Site Plan with Use & Bulk Variances for 76 Broadway
- PZ-10-21: Minor Site Plan Review for Chipotle at 441 Hillsdale Ave
- PZ-11-21: Bulk Variance for New Concepts for Living at 33 Ruckman Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board is considering a site plan application to renovate a former Friendly's restaurant into a Chipotle Mexican Grill. The proposal includes a new walk-up window, revised parking, and requests for several 'c' variances.
- Request for 'c' variance for a dumpster enclosure in the Patterson Street front yard
- Request for 'c' variance for parking setbacks along Patterson Street
- Request for 'c' variance for freestanding sign setbacks
- Request for 'c' variance to allow three wall signs
- Proposed parking increase to 24 spaces, including 2 handicap and 4 mobile pickup spaces
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss administrative reports and new business. The agenda includes the introduction of a salary ordinance and the review of 2022 contracts and licensing.
- Introduction of Salary Ordinance No. 22-01
- NJDEP notice regarding Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge (Case # 21-12-22-1234-58)
- 2022 CHC Contracts
- 2022 Restaurant Business licensing
- Annual Board of Health Training 2022
Planning Board
The Planning/Zoning Board will hold a virtual public hearing to elect its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. The board will also interview several engineering and planning firms for borough professional roles.
- Invoices for Burgis Associates totaling $9,458.20
- Interviews for Colliers Engineering and Design, Boswell Engineering, and Statile Associates Engineering
- Interviews for Gregory Associates, Statile Associates, and Burgis Associates Planners
- Appointment of Board Attorney, Board Engineer, and Board Planner
- Appointment of Deputy Secretary to the Board
Council
The Borough Council is conducting its annual reorganization meeting to establish leadership and professional appointments for 2022. This includes electing a Council President, assigning standing committees and liaisons, and confirming various municipal professionals.
- Election of the 2022 Council President
- Appointment of Mark D. Madaio, Esq. as Borough Attorney
- Establishment of 2022 Council Standing Committees and Liaisons
- Confirmation of 2022 Fire Department Officers
- Confirmation of 2022 Police Department personnel appointments