Lincoln Park public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will approve the minutes from the September 18, October 16 and November 20, 2025 meetings. It will continue the public hearing on the preliminary and final major site plan, Variance Application #384, and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE25-08 for 193 Main Street. The board aims to complete a decision on these applications by February 19, 2026.

• Approve minutes for September 18, 2025 (in packet)
• Approve minutes for October 16, 2025 (if available)
• Approve minutes for November 20, 2025 (if available)
• Continue public hearing on site plan, Variance #384 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE25-08 for 193 Main Street (Block 21303, Lot 6)
• Target decision date for the applications: February 19, 2026

Borough Council

The Borough Council is adopting an ordinance to establish compensation ranges for department heads, council employees, and elected officials effective January 1, 2026. The body is also deciding on specific 2026 salaries for several non-union officers and employees.

• Ordinance 14-25: Sets salary ranges, including Mayor ($12,000–$20,000) and Council ($7,500–$15,000)
• Resolution R25-210: Acceptance of $86,857.14 FEMA grant for fire department PPE with a $4,342.86 local match
• Resolution R25-211: Sets 2026 salaries, including Borough Administrator at $204,454 and Borough Clerk at $115,693
• Resolution R25-220: Agreement with the North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System
• Resolution R25-217: Insertion of $86,857.14 into the 2025 budget for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program

The borough council adopted Ordinance 14-25 establishing compensation ranges for all employees. It accepted a $86,857.14 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and agreed to provide the required $4,342.86 local match. Several financial resolutions were adopted, including cancellation of old checks, tax overpayment refunds, appropriation transfers, bond balance cancellations, and grant receivable cancellations. The council also set 2026 salaries for department heads and council staff.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-25 establishing compensation ranges for all borough employees (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $86,857.14 and approved $4,342.86 local match (unanimous)
• Authorized cancellation of old outstanding checks totaling $5.30 across various accounts (Resolution R25-208)
• Authorized tax overpayment refunds to listed taxpayers as detailed in Resolution R25-209
• Approved $179,950 transfer of 2025 appropriations among surplus and deficient accounts (Resolution R25-212)
• Canceled balances of several bond ordinances and transferred them to capital surplus (Resolution R25-213)
• Cancelled grant receivable and reserve balances totaling $11,916.39 and related amounts (Resolution R25-214)
• Adopted Resolution R25-211 setting 2026 salaries for department heads and council employees (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council meeting on Dec 1, 2025 will consider several resolutions, including authorizing tax‑collector overpayment refunds, 2026 salaries for certain non‑union employees, acceptance of a grant award, a budget transfer, grant cancellations, capital‑bond ordinance cancellations, and stale‑dated check cancellations. Council members will also vote on two ordinances: Ordinance 13‑25 to amend the zoning code and rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as a new Apartment Set‑Aside I (A‑S) zone, and Ordinance 14‑25 to provide compensation for certain officers and employees. A public hearing is scheduled as part of the agenda.

• Ordinance 13‑25: Rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as a new Apartment Set‑Aside I (A‑S) zone
• Ordinance 14‑25: Provide compensation for certain officers and employees of the borough
• Resolution to authorize the tax collector to make overpayment refunds
• Resolution to authorize 2026 salaries for certain non‑union employees
• Resolution to authorize acceptance of a grant award

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 13-25, rezoning Block 33802 Lot 2 as a new apartment set‑aside zone (A‑S). A resolution on officer and employee compensation (Ordinance 14-25) was tabled until the December 15 meeting. The council also concurred on several resolutions—tax‑collector overpayment refunds, 2026 non‑union employee salaries, a FY 2024 firefighters grant, a $127,950 budget transfer, multiple capital bond cancellations, and stale‑dated check cancellations—that will be placed on the December 15 agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 13-25 rezoning Block 33802 Lot 2 as new apartment set‑aside zone (A‑S) – adopted by voice vote
• Tabled Resolution 14-25 (Compensation for Certain Officers and Employees) until Dec 15, 2025
• Concurred on resolution to authorize tax‑collector overpayment refunds (Corelogic amounts) – to be on Dec 15 agenda
• Concurred on resolution to authorize 2026 salaries for certain non‑union employees – to be on Dec 15 agenda
• Concurred on resolution to accept FY 2024 Firefighters grant of $86,857.14 with $4,342.86 match – to be on Dec 15 agenda
• Concurred on resolution to transfer $127,950 from current appropriations – to be on Dec 15 agenda
• Concurred on resolution to cancel capital bond ordinances: $585,000 (balance $1,323.99), $848,895 (balance $18,110.72), $100,000 (balance $100,000), $200,000 (balance $783) – to be on Dec 15 agenda
• Concurred on resolution to cancel stale‑dated checks: $3.04, $0.17, $1.09, $1,700.00 – to be on Dec 15 agenda

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will approve minutes from August, September and October 2025. It will review a major site plan, Variance #387 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 24-10 for properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane, and a major site plan, Variance #384 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE25-08 for 193 Main Street. The board will consider Ordinance #13-25 to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 to a new Apartment Set‑Aside (A‑S) zone. A plaque will be presented to retiring board member Jonathan Terrero.

• Approve minutes for August 21, September 18 and October 16, 2025
• Review Variance #387 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE 24-10 for Lincoln Park Plaza Associates properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane
• Consider Ordinance #13-25 to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 to an Apartment Set‑Aside (A‑S) zone
• Public hearing on Variance #384 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE25-08 for 193 Main Street
• Presentation of plaque to retiring Planning Board member Jonathan Terrero

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will introduce Ordinance 14-25, which provides compensation for specified officers and employees of the borough. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a $72,500 road resurfacing contract, the purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 through a state contract, and the appointment of Lisa Walker to the Library Board. Presentations include a donation check for the local food pantry and an overview of the Energy Aggregation Outreach Program.

• Ordinance 14-25: Compensation for certain borough officers and employees
• Resolution R25-200: Purchase of road resurfacing services, up to $72,500
• Resolution R25-203: Purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 via NJ State Contract
• Resolution R25-205: Appointment of Lisa Walker as Library Board Trustee (term ends 12/31/2029)
• Presentation: Pequannock Unico donation check for the food pantry

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss a resolution opposing S-4736 and introduce an ordinance regarding compensation for certain officers and employees. The body is also reviewing several resolutions including road services and vehicle procurement.

• Road resurfacing services for various roads not to exceed $72,500
• Ordinance 14-25 regarding compensation for certain officers and employees
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 through NJ State Contract
• Tax foreclosure for 30 Forest Avenue
• Waiver of interest and late payments for Skyline Village Sprinkler Accounts

The borough council adopted an ordinance establishing compensation ranges for certain officers and employees. It approved a consent agenda that includes a $72,500 road resurfacing contract, a revised employee handbook, an in‑rem tax foreclosure, and the $79,597.40 purchase of a 2026 Ford F450. The council also approved payment of listed bills and vouchers.

• Adopted Ordinance 14-25 establishing compensation ranges for officers and employees
• Approved purchase of road resurfacing services from Tilcon New York, Inc. up to $72,500 (R25-200)
• Approved adoption of the revised Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies (R25-201)
• Authorized institution of in‑rem tax foreclosure for listed property (R25-202)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 from Ciocca Ford for up to $79,597.40 (R25-203)
• Approved payment of bills and vouchers listed in the clerk’s office (R25-204)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as an Apartment Set-Aside I Zone (A-S). This zone would allow multi-family developments provided at least 20% of the units are affordable to low and moderate income households.

• Ordinance 13-25 to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 for inclusionary multi-family housing
• Resolution R25-199 authorizing the updated 2025 Recreational Open Space Inventory (ROSI)
• Swearing in of Police Officer Jaime Van Allen
• Proposed contract for road resurfacing
• Proposed purchase of a vehicle through NJ State Contract

The Governing Body adopted Resolution R25-199, authorizing the mayor to sign and submit the updated 2025 Recreational Open Space Inventory for Green Acres funding. The council also introduced Ordinance 13-25 to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as a new Apartment Set‑Aside I Zone, passing it on first reading. Both actions received unanimous affirmative votes with no abstentions.

• Adopted Resolution R25-199 authorizing mayor to sign updated ROSI (unanimous yes vote)
• Introduced Ordinance 13-25 to rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as Apartment Set‑Aside I Zone (first reading, unanimous yes vote)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council approved a resolution to contract with Pyrotecnico for the Winter Wonderland fireworks display on December 6, 2025, authorizing a total purchase price of $17,500. The body also approved several budget adjustments, including revenue insertions for stormwater assistance and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and authorized the payment of bills and escrow releases.

• Contract with Pyrotecnico for fireworks display ($17,500)
• Resolution to insert $10,000 in stormwater assistance revenue
• Resolution to insert $7,362 in recreational opportunities revenue
• Approval of September and October meeting minutes
• Authorization to pay bills and vouchers

The Borough Council adopted a resolution authorizing a contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for a $17,500 Winter Wonderland display. It also approved the insertion of $7,362 ROID revenue into the 2025 budget, authorized tax cancellations for a disabled veteran, and approved several escrow releases for 29 Longview Ave. All listed resolutions were adopted with unanimous affirmative votes and no opposition.

• Approved contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for $17,500 Winter Wonderland display (adopted)
• Approved insertion of $7,362 ROID revenue into 2025 budget (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Authorized cancellation and refund of property taxes for 17 Anthony Blvd (total $3,435.12) (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Approved payment of bills listed in Resolution R25-190 (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Authorized escrow release #2081 for 29 Longview Ave (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Authorized escrow release #2557 for 29 Longview Ave (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Approved tax collector authority to cancel 3rd and 4th quarter taxes for disabled veteran (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)
• Approved payment of bills and issuance of warrants as recommended by Business Administrator (unanimous yes, no no votes, Moeller absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan and floodplain encroachment application for Lincoln Park Plaza Associates, LLC. The board will also consider a waiver request for a property on Main Street.

• Major Site Plan and Variance #387 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 24-10 for properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane
• Waiver request for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Variance Application #384 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 25-08 at 193 Main Street

The board continued reviewing the Lincoln Park Plaza site‑plan and variance application, examined architectural exhibits, and took a five‑minute recess. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the meeting minutes from August 12, 2025 and, if available, September 9, 2025. It will then consider a variance application and a grading permit submitted by Constanza Houman for 24 Mountain Heights Avenue. Finally, the board will review a waiver request that references a variance application and grading permit submitted by Sean Yennie for 91 Mountain Heights Avenue.

• Approval of minutes: August 12, 2025 (and September 9, 2025 if available).
• Variance Application #2024-08 and Grading Permit #G2024-11 for 24 Mountain Heights Avenue (Block 33204, Lot 2).
• Waiver request referencing Variance Application #2025-09 and Grading Permit #G25-05 for 91 Mountain Heights Avenue (Block 33602, Lot 21).

The board approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It granted the variance, zoning and grading permits (Application #2024‑08, Permit #2024‑98Z, Grading Permit #2024‑11) for the property at 24 Mountain Heights Avenue. The grant is subject to conditions set out in the resolution, including compliance with the Board Engineer’s report and required inspections.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Granted Variance Application #2024-08 for 24 Mountain Heights Ave
• Granted Zoning Permit #2024-98Z for 24 Mountain Heights Ave
• Granted Grading Permit #2024-11 for 24 Mountain Heights Ave

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $9,000 change order for additional ADA ramps on road projects and an increase of the road resurfacing contract to $178,309.18 for work on Evergreen Drive, Randolph Street, Bodino Avenue, Montrose Street and Park Avenue. The meeting also introduces Ordinance 13-25, which would rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 as a new Apartment Set‑Aside (A‑S) zone requiring at least 20% of units to be affordable. Additional items include adoption of traffic and clerk ordinances and approval of the 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule.

• Resolution R25-186: approve $9,000 change order to Cifelli & Son for ADA ramps
• Resolution R25-187: raise road resurfacing contract to $178,309.18 for multiple streets
• Ordinance 13-25: rezone Block 33802, Lot 2 to new Apartment Set‑Aside (A‑S) zone
• Ordinance 11-25: amend Chapter 450, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 450-13
• Ordinance 12-25: repeal and replace Section 5-30, Deputy Borough Clerk

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a $9,000 change order to Cifelli & Son Contracting, Inc. and on a resolution amending the existing road resurfacing services contract (Resolution R25-171). The council will also adopt two ordinances: one amending vehicle and traffic regulations (Section 450-13) and another repealing and replacing the Deputy Borough Clerk provision (Section 5-30). Additionally, the council will approve the 2026 meeting dates and borough holiday schedule.

• Resolution R25-186: Authorize $9,000 change order to Cifelli & Son Contracting, Inc.
• Resolution R25-187: Amend Resolution R25-171 for road resurfacing services
• Ordinance 11-25: Amend Chapter 450, Section 450-13 (Vehicles and Traffic)
• Ordinance 12-25: Repeal and replace Chapter 5, Section 5-30 (Deputy Borough Clerk)
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates and borough holiday schedule

The council adopted a $9,000 change order for Cifelli & Son to add ADA ramps to road projects. It also approved an amendment raising the road resurfacing contract to $178,309.18. The 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule were approved, and two ordinances—one amending traffic Section 450-13 and another revising the Deputy Borough Clerk position—were adopted.

• Approved Change Order R25-186 authorizing $9,000 payment to Cifelli & Son for ADA ramps (unanimous adoption)
• Approved Amendment R25-187 increasing road resurfacing contract to $178,309.18 (unanimous adoption)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates and borough holiday schedule (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-25 amending traffic ordinance Section 450-13 (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-25 repealing and replacing Deputy Borough Clerk ordinance Section 5-30 (adopted)

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will approve minutes from four prior meetings. It will review a preliminary and final major subdivision and variance application (Permit G23-03) submitted by Twins Investments LLC for the property at 16 Spring Grove Lane. The board will also consider a major site plan, variance #387 and floodplain encroachment applications for several properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane, and a waiver request for 193 Main Street.

• Approve minutes from April 17, June 19, July 23, and August 21, 2025 meetings
• Review Subdivision & Variance Application #637 (Permit G23-03) for 16 Spring Grove Lane by Twins Investments LLC
• Consider Site Plan, Variance #387 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 24-10 for properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane
• Waiver request for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Variance Application #384 for 193 Main Street
• Any other business that may arise

The Board approved the April 17 and June 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the Twins Investments LLC resolution for a preliminary and final major subdivision, variance and grading permit on 16 Spring Grove Lane. The resolution passed with votes from Koldyk, Gemian, Kaufman and Panicci; no members voted no. Items concerning 193 S&M Main St and the Lincoln Park Plaza application were carried over to future meetings.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (yes: Terrero, Gemian, D’Antono, Kaufman; no: none)
• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (yes: Gemian, D’Antono, Panicci, Terrero; no: none)
• Approved Twins Investments LLC resolution for subdivision, variance and grading permit (yes: Koldyk, Gemian, Kaufman, Panicci; no: none)
• Carried 193 S&M Main St application to October 16, 2025 meeting
• Postponed decision on Lincoln Park Plaza Associates site plan and variance (public hearing held, no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Lincoln Park Planning Board will review preliminary and final major site plans for a property on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane. The board will also consider a subdivision and variance application for 16 Spring Grove Lane. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April, June, July, and August 2025 minutes
• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for Comly Road properties
• Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision and Variance for 16 Spring Grove Lane
• Public hearing for Lincoln Park Plaza Associates site plan
• Flood plain encroachment application for Lincoln Park Plaza Associates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan and variance application for multiple properties on Comly Road and George Cobb Lane. The board will also review a resolution for a subdivision application at 16 Spring Grove Lane.

• Public hearing for Major Site Plan and Variance #387 and Flood plain Encroachment Application #FPE 24-10 by Lincoln Park Plaza Associates, LLC (Comly Road and George Cobb Lane)
• Resolution consideration for Major Subdivision and Variance Application #637 and Grading Permit G23-03 by Twins Investments LLC (16 Spring Grove Lane)

Borough Council

The Lincoln Park Borough Council adopted a resolution establishing meeting decorum and considered several ordinances, including a traffic weight‑limit amendment. It approved multiple resolutions, notably authorizing road resurfacing services for a total cost not to exceed $171,503.80 and a shared animal‑control agreement with Pequannock Township. Additional actions included escrow releases for 31 Boonton Turnpike, permit‑fee refunds, and a special alcohol‑sale permit for an event at the Community Lake.

• R25-171: Authorize purchase of road resurfacing services up to $171,503.80
• R25-170: Interlocal shared services agreement with Pequannock Township for animal control
• Ordinance 11-25: Amend Chapter 450 Section 13 to set a 4‑ton weight limit on Main Street and reduce other limits to 4 tons
• R25-172: Refund of permit fees for 36 Algonquin Path
• R25-180: Grant special permit for Double Tap Brewing to sell alcohol at Community Lake event on Oct. 11, 2025

The council reviewed Resolution R25-169, which would formalize meeting decorum rules and assign the borough attorney as parliamentarian. Councilmembers voiced concerns about expanded powers and sought clarification, but no vote or final action was recorded.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Lincoln Park Zoning Board will first approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, if available. It will then hear a combined variance, floodplain encroachment, and grading permit package for 16 Station Road, LLC. Several waiver requests tied to other variance and floodplain applications will also be considered, followed by a public hearing on a pending variance and grading permit for 24 Mountain Heights Avenue.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025 (if available).
• Variance Application #2025-01, Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 25-01, and Grading Permit Application #G25-02 for 16 Station Road, LLC.
• Waiver request for Variance Application #2023-05 at 34 Square Place (Ardian Asani).
• Waiver request for Variance Application #2025-05 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE25-05 at 26 Evergreen Drive (Julissa Cartagena and Nicolas Figueroa).
• Waiver request for Variance Application #2025-03 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE25-03 at 55 Riveredge Road (Peter Fram and Mirette Habib).

The board reviewed Variance Application #2025-01, Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 25-01, and Grading Permit #G25-02 for 16 Station Road, but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote tally. The meeting consisted of procedural items and discussion of the applications without a final decision.

Borough Council

The September 2, 2025 borough council meeting provided updates on recreation, library programs, and DPW road work. Council members discussed concerns about perceived undue influence over tent planning. No motions were voted on or approved.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a subdivision and variance application. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April through July 2025.

• Public hearing for Major Subdivision and Variance Application #637 and Grading Permit G23-03 by Twins Investments LLC at 16 Spring Grove Lane (Block 44401, Lot 2)

The Planning Board decided to table the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote (Runfeldt, Stanic, Blewett). No final action was taken on the Twins Investments subdivision application during this meeting.

• Table April 17, 2025 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approve May 15, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote: Runfeldt, Stanic, Blewett)

Borough Council

The borough council approved two escrow releases to Sergio Ramalho and to Lincoln Park Square. It also authorized the designation of Meridia, LLC as developer for the Beaver Brook Road properties and approved a $1,547.49 special revenue item for the Alcohol Education and Rehab Enforcement Fund. Additional approvals included tax adjustments for a disabled veteran, the creation of tree‑replacement and recreation‑snack funds, a $122,490 curb‑removal contract, and $400,878.90 adjustments to the Pine Brook Road/ Skyline Drive sidewalk project. The minutes from July 21 and July 31 were also approved.

• Approved escrow release #2593 for 24 Winona Avenue to Sergio Ramalho (Council concurred)
• Approved escrow release #2554 for 31 Boonton Avenue to Lincoln Park Square c/o Anthony Vita, LLC (Council concurred)
• Authorized designation of Meridia, LLC as developer for 59, 61, & 63 Beaver Brook Road (Council concurred)
• Approved $1,547.49 special revenue item for Alcohol Education and Rehab Enforcement Fund (Council concurred)
• Approved tax adjustments for 100% disabled veteran: $8,855.89 for 75 Main Street and $10,557.49 for 35 Curtis Drive (Council concurred)
• Created Tree Replacement Fund for receipt and expenditure of tree‑replacement fees (Council concurred)
• Created Recreation Program Snacks Fund for receipt and expenditure of snack‑sale revenues (Council concurred)
• Authorized contract with Cifelli & Son General Contracting, Inc. for curb removal/replacement at $122,490.00 (Council concurred)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including the designation of Meridia, LLC as a redeveloper for specific lots. The body is also reviewing budget adjustments, tax cancellations, and public works contracts.

• Designation of Meridia, LLC as redeveloper for Block 3, Lots 284, 284.1, 284.2, and 284.3
• Curb removal and replacement services for various roads totaling $122,490.00
• Insertion of $1,547.49 into the 2025 Budget for Alcohol Education and Rehab Enforcement Fund
• Tax cancellations for exempt veterans at 75 Main Street and 35 Curtis Drive
• Change orders #6 through #9 with Terra Firma Contracting, Inc. for Pine Brook Road/Skyline Drive sidewalk project

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a waiver request for 84 Susquehanna Avenue. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a variance, floodplain encroachment, and grading permit for 16 Station Road.

• Waiver request for 84 Susquehanna Avenue (Block 45009, Lot 12)
• Public hearing for 16 Station Road (Block 21307, Lot 4) regarding Variance Application #2025-01
• Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE 25-01 for 16 Station Road
• Grading Permit Application #G25-02 for 16 Station Road

The Zoning Board approved the waiver checklist for B. Ryan A. Cruz's variance, grading permit and related applications at 84 Susquehanna Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the April, May, June and July 2025 meetings. All approvals were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Approved April 8th, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 13th, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 10th, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 8th, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved waivers for variance application #2025-08 (6-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved Ordinance 10‑25, adopting updated Floodplain Management Regulations, new flood hazard maps, and designating a Floodplain Administrator. The ordinance passed on final reading after a public hearing was opened and then closed by voice vote. No public comments were received, and the ordinance was formally adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 10‑25 Floodplain Management Regulations (final reading)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 10‑25 by voice vote

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed Resolution R25-153 and noted that the revised flood maps will be adopted on August 19. Members identified Robin Keufterian as the flood‑plain administrator and discussed coordination with the zoning officer, flood manager, and building officials. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted a new Floodplain Management Ordinance, updating Chapter 17 to add flood‑damage prevention regulations. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the six council members present. The council also approved the minutes from the June 16 and June 23 meetings.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Antonetti, Gemian, Gurkovich, Ross, Thompson; No: Seise)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Antonetti, Gemian, Gurkovich, Ross, Seise, Thompson; No: none)
• Adopted Floodplain Management Ordinance (Yes: Antonetti, Gemian, Gurkovich, Ross, Seise, Thompson; No: none)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed the Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 for Evangelical Mission & Seminary International, Inc. at 36 Alpine Road. After hearing testimony, the Board concluded the applicant met the special‑reason criteria and approved the variance and site plan. The approval permits renovation of six existing cabins into dormitory space for up to twelve seminary students.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 for Evangelical Mission & Seminary International, Inc. at 36 Alpine Road

Borough Council

Councilmember Gemian moved, and Councilmember Seise seconded, Resolution R25-145 to endorse the 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The minutes do not record a vote count or final adoption.

• Moved Resolution R25-145 endorsing 2025 Housing Element (motion moved)
• Seconded Resolution R25-145 (seconded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to approve the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. All five voting members voted yes, with no votes against or abstentions. The approval was recorded as unanimous (5‑0). No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Borough Council

The Borough Council voted unanimously to overturn the prior denial and issue a solicitor's permit to Aras Khatatbeh. It also approved publishing council meeting audio recordings online within seven days, and authorized several budget and contract items including a police pursuit vehicle purchase and a flood‑resilience planning contract. Additional actions included adding a $2,000 grant revenue item to the 2025 budget and extending the third‑quarter tax grace period.

• Overturned denial of solicitor permit for Aras Khatatbeh (unanimous vote)
• Authorized publication of council meeting audio recordings on the borough website within 7 days
• Approved purchase of police pursuit vehicle SUV from Gentilini Motors for $58,933.42
• Approved contract with Atlas Risk Mitigation for flood resilience & emergency preparedness planning, not to exceed $10,000
• Inserted $2,000 grant revenue from Municipal Alliance on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse into the 2025 budget
• Extended third‑quarter tax grace period by 25 days due to delayed tax‑rate mailing
• Authorized issuance of multiple consumption, distribution, and club licenses to listed businesses
• Approved resolution for 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the Zeqa use and bulk variance and floodplain encroachment at 271 Old Two Bridges Road with a 4‑0 vote. It carried the Evangelical Mission & Seminary site‑plan and variance resolution to the July 8, 2025 meeting to clarify sewer‑system Item 12. The 16 Station Road LLC variance and floodplain application was also carried to July 8 due to lack of quorum. Minutes for the April 8 and May 13, 2025 meetings were approved.

• Approved Use and Bulk Variance Application #2024-09 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE-24-08 for Zeqa at 271 Old Two Bridges Road (vote 4‑0)
• Carried Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 (Evangelical Mission & Seminary) to July 8 2025 pending clarification of Item 12 (sewer system)
• Carried 16 Station Road LLC variance and floodplain encroachment application to July 8 2025 due to lack of quorum
• Approved minutes for the April 8 2025 and May 13 2025 meetings

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 9‑25, which amends Chapter 34 fees and adds Section 34‑24 for trees. The council unanimously overturned the denial of an ice‑cream solicitor permit for Aras Ghaleb Salem Khatabeh. Several sets of meeting minutes were approved, while the May 5 work meeting minutes were tabled for possible amendment. A consent‑agenda resolution authorizing a mental‑health partnership was also adopted.

• Adopted Ordinance 9‑25 amending fees and adding tree provisions (passed on final reading)
• Unanimously approved solicitor permit for Aras Ghaleb Salem Khatabeh (denial overturned)
• Approved April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approved May 5, 2025 work meeting minutes
• Approved May 5, 2025 annual health department meeting minutes
• Approved May 5, 2025 closed‑session meeting minutes
• Tabled May 5, 2025 work meeting minutes for amendment/abstract submission
• Adopted Resolution R25‑121 authorizing MOU with the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris

Planning Board

The Board did not approve any agenda items. The February 20, 2025 minutes were tabled until the June 19, 2025 meeting. The Major Site Plan waiver and the subdivision, variance, and grading permit applications were also carried over to June 19, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion to close was adopted.

• February 20, 2025 meeting minutes tabled until June 19, 2025
• Major Site Plan #388 waiver request carried over to June 19, 2025
• Subdivision/Variance Application #637 and Grading Permit #G23-03 carried over to June 19, 2025
• Motion to close meeting adopted

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard public testimony on Use and Bulk Variance Application #2024-09 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE‑24‑08 for the property at 71 Old Two Bridges Road. Engineers and counsel presented site, flood‑plain, and zoning details, including the lot size of 3.749 acres versus the 20‑acre minimum. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted a bond ordinance to appropriate $2,322,187 for capital improvements and issue $1,752,323 in bonds. It also adopted two resolutions: one for a self‑examination of the 2025 budget and another to authorize an executive (closed) session. The council concurred on several mayor‑proposed resolutions that will appear on the May 19 agenda, including agreements with the police‑mental health program and the Land Conservancy, salary authorizations, a grant application, and a pavilion change order.

• Adopted Bond Ordinance authorizing $2,322,187 capital improvements and $1,752,323 in bonds
• Adopted Resolution R2‑5‑119 for self‑examination of the 2025 budget
• Adopted Resolution R2‑5‑120 authorizing an executive (closed) session on May 5
• Concurred on resolution to authorize MOA between Police Dept. and Mental Health Association (to be on May 19 agenda)
• Concurred on resolution for one‑year agreement with The Land Conservancy (to be on May 19 agenda)
• Concurred on resolution authorizing 2025 salaries for certain non‑union employees (to be on May 19 agenda)
• Concurred on resolution authorizing application for $2,000 supplemental municipal alliance grant (to be on May 19 agenda)
• Concurred on Change Order #1 for LPCL Pavilion ($7,880; total contract $344,745.96) (to be on May 19 agenda)

Borough Council

The borough’s governing body met on May 5, 2025. Health Officer Marissa Granovsky presented the Lincoln Park Health Department’s 2024 annual report, including grant usage, COVID‑19 case data, and program highlights. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Borough Council

The borough council unanimously approved several ordinances, notably reducing the tree‑removal permit fee to $10 and adopting a model ordinance that allows the municipality to exceed budget appropriation limits and create a CAP bank. Additional ordinances providing compensation for officers and employees, amending a financial agreement with ANDI02 Urban Renewal LLC, and updating tree and shrub regulations were also adopted. All votes recorded a Yes from every council member and No from none.

• Adopted Ordinance 9-25 reducing tree‑removal permit fee to $10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 3-25 to exceed municipal budget limits and establish a CAP bank (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 4-25 providing compensation for certain officers and employees (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 5-25 authorizing amendment to financial agreement with ANDI02 Urban Renewal LLC for Block 139, Lot 2 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 6-25 amending Chapter 434 Trees and Shrubs, setting removal/replacement requirements (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board dismissed the Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Variance Application #687 and Grading Permit G23-03 submitted by Twin Investments LLC. The items were carried over to be heard at the May 15, 2025 meeting. No further public notice or proof of service was required.

• Application #687 and Grading Permit G23-03 dismissed, to be heard May 15, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to grant the applicant’s waiver requests for the deck variance at 24 Mountain Heights Avenue. All six board members present voted yes, with no abstentions or objections. The waivers cover the architectural plan, several environmental permits, utility disclosures, and other checklist items. The decision allows the applicant to proceed with revised plans that incorporate the approved waivers.

• Approved waiver for architectural plan (Item 1.E) for the variance application
• Approved waiver for NJDEP Stream Encroachment Permit (Item 4)
• Approved waiver for DEP transition approval (Item 5)
• Approved waiver for showing utilities within 200 ft (Item 6.M)
• Approved waiver for flood‑hazard elevation requirements (Item 6.S)
• Approved waiver for wetlands requirements (Item 6.T)
• Approved waiver for lighting and landscaping disclosure (Item 6.Y)
• Approved waiver for existing exterior finishes sample (Item 11)

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted a resolution authorizing an ADA curb‑ramp rehabilitation grant (R2‑5‑105) and a resolution supporting the federal Fair Housing Act (R2‑5‑106). Council also concurred to introduce several ordinances (salary‑range, PILOT amendment, tree code, capital‑improvement bonds, water‑utility bonds, mediation agreement, tennis/pickleball court contract, dental‑coverage increase, and crossing‑guard MOA) and to release three escrow parcels. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Adopted Resolution R2‑5‑105 authorizing ADA curb‑ramp grant (vote 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R2‑5‑106 supporting Title VIII Fair Housing Act (adopted, vote not recorded)
• Concurred to release escrow #2647 (600 L Ryerson Rd) to East Coast Furniture
• Concurred to release escrow #2589 (28 Parsons Rd) to Rebecca Ricker
• Concurred to release escrow #2615 (1 J Frassetto Way) to Lincoln Park Properties
• Concurred to introduce ordinance setting compensation salary ranges, effective Jan 1 2025
• Concurred to introduce ordinance amending the PILOT agreement with ANDi02
• Concurred to introduce ordinance amending Chapter 434 (tree removal/replacement requirements)