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Manville public meetings in 2021

35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 22, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on vouchers and permit application

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions: approval of vouchers and authorization to sign a General Permit 6 application for a property at 235 Angle Ave. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes NJDEP permit application for 235 Angle Ave

The Manville Mayor and Council held a special meeting via Zoom and adopted Resolution #2021-223, authorizing the Borough Administrator to sign a Property Owner Certification for a General Permit 6 application to the NJDEP for property at Block 292, Lot 6.08, 235 Angle Avenue. The resolution was approved 4-0, with two council members absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned shortly after.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda by pulling Resolution #2021-222. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-223. Council President questioned the meaning of “one associated driveway that does not cross a regulated water”. Borough Attorney Maciag provided an explanation…
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Mon Dec 13, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on $2.3M in bills, hires, and 2022 meeting dates

The Manville Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on December 13, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of $2,319,409.65 in vouchers, a consent agenda of 20 resolutions covering budget transfers, shared service agreements, hiring, and 2022 scheduling, plus proclamations for a holiday DUI crackdown and a local cheer team's national title. Public comment is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council approves $2.3M in vouchers, hires staff, renews shared court

The Manville Borough Council approved a batch of resolutions including $2.3 million in vouchers, a budget transfer of $244,000, and several personnel actions. They also renewed shared service agreements for municipal court with Hillsborough and with the Board of Education, and authorized hiring two police officers in 2022. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Board of Education agreement and one on an RFQ extension.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-210. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to allow an extension for applicants to submit an electronic RFQ submission. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Tue Dec 7, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Land Use Board to hear bulk variance for 330 Jasinski Ave

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider a bulk variance application for 330 Jasinski Avenue (Block 194, Lots 4, 5, and 6), carried over from November 9. The board will also discuss the South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan and propose meeting dates for 2022. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Board approves South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan for council review

The Manville Land Use Board voted to approve the South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan and forward it to the Mayor and Council for public hearing and adoption. The board also carried over a bulk variance application for 330 Jasinski Avenue because the applicant was absent, and discussed 2022 meeting dates.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Matthew Brown, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
5 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · CAMACHO abstain
motion to approve the South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan and send the Plan to the Mayor and Council for further review. 4 ROLL CALL: ©
7 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · ‘ CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · PAYNE yea
Mon Nov 22, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Council to vote on emergency sewer hookups for Ida-damaged homes

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one allowing temporary sewer/utility connections for trailers and RVs on properties damaged by Tropical Storm Ida, and another amending the rental housing ordinance to clarify penalties for late registration. They will also consider resolutions including an interlocal sewer agreement with Somerville and a tax assessor adjustment for a disabled veteran.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinances for Ida recovery trailers and rental housing fees

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances: one allowing temporary emergency connections of recreational trailers, campers, or vehicles to sewers and utilities for residents affected by Tropical Storm Ida, and another amending the rental housing registration ordinance to clarify penalties and late fees for failure to register. The council also approved resolutions for voucher payments, an interlocal sewer services agreement with Somerville, and a 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption. A closed session was held to discuss litigation.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Land Use Board to hear two applications, including subdivision and variance

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider two applications: a preliminary subdivision plan for Valerie Villas and a bulk variance for a property on Jasinski Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Board denies jurisdiction on Valerie Villas subdivision

The Manville Land Use Board voted unanimously to deny jurisdiction over Application #2021-5 by Valerie Villas, which sought to subdivide a previously approved townhouse project into individual lots for fee-simple ownership. The Board determined it lacked legal authority to grant the required variances under the Redevelopment Plan. A second application by Zdenko Belej for a front patio bulk variance was continued to next month because the applicant lacked sufficient information, including impervious coverage calculations.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Chairman Powers, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 5, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
7 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · LOMEDICO abstain
motion to exercise jurisdiction on this application. ROLL CALL:
9 yea
None N yea · POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
Mon Nov 8, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council considers emergency sewer connections for storm recovery

The Mayor and Council are reviewing ordinances to allow temporary utility connections for recreational vehicles in areas affected by Tropical Storm Ida. The meeting also includes discussions on rental housing registration amendments and various administrative resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces ordinances for Ida recovery housing and rental registration penalties

The Manville Mayor and Council introduced two ordinances: one to allow temporary emergency connections for recreational trailers, campers, or vehicles to sewers and utilities for residents affected by Tropical Storm Ida, and another to amend the rental housing registration ordinance to clarify penalties and late fees for failure to register. The council also approved a $2.84 million voucher list, awarded a $147,781.56 curb program contract, and denied a solicitor's license application for Power Home Remodeling by a 5-1 vote.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Council to vote on $1.9M in bills, grants, hires, road closure

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with a public portion, resolutions, and reports. They will vote on a $1,913,365.96 voucher approval and a consent agenda covering hires, grants, refunds, and a temporary road closure. Proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Fire Prevention Week will be read.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council approves $1.9M in vouchers and hires staff

The Manville Borough Council approved a total of $1,913,365.96 in vouchers across multiple accounts, and adopted a series of resolutions including hiring temporary and part-time staff, accepting a furniture donation, and authorizing a temporary road closure. The meeting was held via Zoom on October 11, 2021, and all votes were unanimous.

Tue Oct 5, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Land Use Board to review Valerie Villas preliminary subdivision plan

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a preliminary subdivision application for Valerie Villas (Block 315, Lot 1.01). The board will also approve minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting and may enter executive session for pending litigation. Public comment is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Board defers Valerie Villas subdivision to Nov. 9

The Manville Land Use Board held a regular meeting on October 5, 2021, and approved the minutes from August 10, 2021. The board discussed the Valerie Villas preliminary subdivision application (Block 315, Lot 1.01) and agreed to defer it to the November 9th meeting to address jurisdictional issues. No final decision was made on the application. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and heard comments from members about post-Ida flooding regulations.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Chairman Powers, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
7 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · ONDERKO abstain
resolution shall take effect pursuant to law. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
Mon Sep 27, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council considers Brooks Boulevard repaving and Hurricane Ida recovery

The Mayor and Council met to discuss ordinances for Brooks Boulevard sidewalk improvements and construction easements. The agenda also included items regarding hurricane recovery, police vehicle financing, and a shared service agreement with Somerset County.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council adopts Hurricane Ida relief ordinances, approves resolutions

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances related to Hurricane Ida recovery: one authorizing temporary construction access easements for the repaving of Brooks Boulevard, and another waiving construction permit fees for flood-damaged homes from September 1, 2021 to March 1, 2022. The Council also approved a consent agenda of resolutions, including a shared services agreement with Somerset County for debris removal, a tax lien redemption, a police department TV donation, and a new fire department member. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Mon Sep 13, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to consider redevelopment of Rustic Mall and Hurricane Ida funds

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with resolutions, ordinances, and public comment. Key items include accepting a Land Use Board recommendation to declare the Rustic Mall an area in need of redevelopment, authorizing temporary easements for repaving Brooks Boulevard, and approving emergency appropriations related to Hurricane Ida. The meeting also includes appointments, proclamations, and consent resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council designates former Rustic Mall site as redevelopment area

The Manville Mayor and Council designated the former Rustic Mall site (Block 310.01, Lots 2.01, 2.02, 3 and Block 310, Lot 2.03) as a Condemnation Redevelopment Area, allowing the use of eminent domain. They also introduced ordinances to waive construction permit fees for Hurricane Ida victims and to acquire temporary easements for Brooks Boulevard repaving. GP Caminiti was appointed Borough Administrator with a 4-2 vote. The council extended the property tax grace period to November 1, 2021, and approved an emergency appropriation of $1,000,000 for storm recovery.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts weed height ordinance, salary caps, and zoning changes

The Manville Borough Council adopted four ordinances: amending the weed maintenance code to require cutting at 8 inches (with a 72-hour notice period), amending the land use code for traffic visibility at corner lots and driveways, amending zoning permit review procedures, and setting maximum salary rates for non-union officers and employees through 2022. The council also approved a $2.45 million voucher payment resolution and several other administrative resolutions. A resolution to designate the former Rustic Mall site as a condemnation redevelopment area was pulled from the agenda.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2021 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea
motion to approve the minutes of the Closed Session Meeting of July 12, 2021. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea
Tue Aug 10, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Land Use Board reviews site plans and potential redevelopment area

The Joint Land Use Board is reviewing site plan applications for 300 West Camplain Road and 100 North Main Street. The board will also hold a hearing to investigate if the Rustic Mall Site meets criteria for a redevelopment area.

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✓ Decided: Manville board recommends Rustic Mall site for redevelopment

The Land Use Board approved resolutions for two site plans and recommended the Rustic Mall area be deemed an area in need of rehabilitation. The board voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution #2021-5, recommending the governing body designate the Rustic Mall site for redevelopment. The board also approved site plan resolutions for Eleni Kontos and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, seconded by Brandon Agans, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · PAYNE yea
motion to approve Resolution #21-3 Eleni Kontos, 300 West Camplain Road. ROLL CALL: |
6 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · ' CAMACHO yea · PAYNE yea
motion to approve Resolution #21-4 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 100 North Main Street. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · PAYNE yea
motion to adopt Resolution (2021-5) recommending to the Governing Body that the lots set forth in the Resolution be deemed an area in need of Redevelopment. ROLL CALL: |
6 yea · 2 absent
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · ' CAMACHO yea · PAYNE yea · LOMEDICO absent · ONDERKO absent
Mon Jul 26, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Council to set max salaries, hire police recruit, adjust lifeguard pay

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to introduce an ordinance setting maximum compensation rates for certain officers and employees not covered by collective bargaining, and to consider two resolutions: one adjusting seasonal lifeguard salaries and another hiring a police recruit. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council adopts salary ordinance, hires police officer

The Manville Mayor and Council held a special meeting on July 26, 2021, and introduced Ordinance #2021-1267, which sets maximum compensation rates for non-union borough employees through December 31, 2022. The council also adopted Resolution #2021-147, approving salary adjustments for temporary seasonal lifeguards, and Resolution #2021-148, hiring James M. Rice as a police officer at a salary of $45,000. All actions were approved unanimously by the six council members present.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on zoning, weed rules, and $1.36M in bills

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, with public hearings on three ordinances: traffic visibility at corner lots, weed maintenance, and zoning permit procedures. They will also vote on a $1.36 million voucher approval and several resolutions, including grants and vehicle purchases. A closed session is scheduled for litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council introduces three ordinances, approves $1.36M in vouchers

The Manville Borough Council introduced three ordinances: one to amend traffic visibility rules at corner lots and driveways, one to amend weed maintenance rules, and one to amend zoning permit review procedures. The council also approved a resolution to pay $1,359,012.24 in vouchers, and adopted several other resolutions, including a $46,874 body-worn camera grant, purchases for DPW equipment, and a request to reduce Main Street speed limits to 25 mph.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda and add Resolution #2021-146. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 28, 2021 ROLL CALL:
3 yea · 2 abstain
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER abstain · SZABO abstain
motion to introduce Ordinance #2021-1264. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea
motion to introduce Ordinance #2021-1265. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea
motion to adopt Ordinance #2021-1266. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-135. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolutions #2021-136 through #2021-144 and Resolution #2021- 146. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-145. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea
Tue Jul 6, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville land use board to hear Walmart site plan and South Main Street rehab

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is meeting to vote on a resolution for a use/bulk variance at 227 Pope Street, continue a site plan review for 300 West Camplain Road, and take up a preliminary and final site plan from Walmart for 100 North Main Street. The board will also discuss the South Main Street Rehabilitation Plan.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on banning cannabis use in public places

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance to prohibit smoking, vaping, or consuming cannabis in public places, with fines up to $200. The council will also vote on a batch of resolutions, including approving $447,584.20 in vouchers, applying for a state grant for playground improvements, financing a new police vehicle, and renewing three liquor licenses.

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✓ Decided: Manville bans cannabis use in public places, fines up to $200

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #2021-1263, prohibiting smoking, vaping, aerosolizing, or otherwise consuming cannabis in public places, with a civil penalty of up to $200. The council also approved a $447,584.20 voucher payment, authorized a $315,000 grant application for the Lincoln Park Fitness Playground, and approved the lease-to-own purchase of a 2021 Ford Interceptor SUV for $51,669.41. Additionally, liquor license renewals were granted to five establishments, and the council received the first half of American Rescue Plan funds ($529,675.22).

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda and add Resolutions #2021-133 and #2021-134. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2021 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2021 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Ordinance #2021-1263. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-127. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolutions #2021-128 through #2021-134. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Tue Jun 22, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Council to award Brooks Boulevard roadwork contract to TopLine Construction

The Manville Mayor and Council is holding a special virtual meeting on June 22, 2021, with one action item: a resolution to award a contract to TopLine Construction Co. for improvements to Brooks Boulevard, Phases I, II, and III. The project includes road milling and overlay, curb and sidewalk replacement, ADA-compliant access ramps, and storm sewer structure replacement. The public can participate via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $791,397.90 contract for Brooks Boulevard improvements

The Manville Mayor and Council held a special meeting via Zoom and adopted Resolution #2021-126, awarding a contract to TopLine Construction Co. for improvements to Brooks Boulevard, Phase I, II, and III. The base bid amount was $791,397.90, and the vote was unanimous with all six council members present voting in favor. No public comments were made during the public portion.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville approves $1M bond for roads, vehicles, and equipment

The Manville Mayor and Council held a virtual meeting on June 14, 2021, to finalize a $1,000,000 bond ordinance for public improvements and to update affordable housing redevelopment fees. The council also voted on various administrative resolutions, including contract awards and liquor license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council adopts $1M bond ordinance for roads, vehicles, equipment

The Manville Borough Council adopted a $1 million bond ordinance to fund various public improvements, including road work, new vehicles, and equipment. They also adopted an ordinance establishing affordable housing development fees for non-residential projects. A new ordinance prohibiting cannabis consumption in public places was introduced for first reading.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-114. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Tue Jun 1, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Land Use Board to hear three applications including variances and site plans

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider three applications: a minor site plan with bulk variance, a use and bulk variance, and a preliminary/final major site plan with bulk variance. The board will also approve minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting. Public comment is scheduled.

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Mon May 24, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to adopt $1M bond ordinance for road, vehicle, and equipment improvements

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider adopting the 2021 budget, a $1,000,000 bond ordinance for public improvements (roads, curbs, vehicles, equipment), and an ordinance establishing affordable housing redevelopment fees. They will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions and hear public comment.

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✓ Decided: Manville adopts $14.9M 2021 budget and $1M bond ordinance for improvements

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget of $14,912,568.78, with $9,655,326.31 to be raised by taxation. They also introduced a $1,000,000 bond ordinance for road improvements, vehicles, and equipment, and introduced an ordinance to update affordable housing development fees. Several resolutions were approved, including nuisance property abatements, seasonal recreation hires, and a fire department member appointment.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2021 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Mon May 10, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to adopt new flood hazard maps and regulations

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021 budget and consider an ordinance to repeal the prior flood map ordinance and adopt updated flood hazard maps and floodplain management regulations. The meeting also includes proclamations for Police Week, EMS Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Military Appreciation Month, plus resolutions for a recreation grant, a summer intern, and special litigation counsel.

✓ Decided: Manville adopts floodplain management regulations, repealing 2019 ordinance

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #2021-1260, which establishes new floodplain management regulations, repeals the previous 2019 ordinance, adopts flood hazard maps, and designates a floodplain administrator. The council also approved several resolutions, including a $2.19 million voucher payment, a grant application for park improvements, and reduced recreation fees for 2021. The meeting was held via Zoom.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 26, 2021 ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to approve the minutes of the Closed Session Meeting of April 26, 2021. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Ordinance #2021-1260. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-85. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolutions #2021-86; #2021-87; and #2021-89. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
motion to adopt Resolution #2021-88. ROLL CALL:
4 yea · 1 abstain
PETROCK yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI abstain
Tue May 4, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Land Use Board to hear two variance applications and site plan

The Manville Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2021, with an executive session for pending litigation. The board will consider a resolution for Amici, LLC's preliminary major site plan and subdivision at 205 East Frech Avenue, and will hear two applications: a minor site plan/bulk variance at 1419 West Camplain Road and a use/bulk variance at 227 Pope Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a communication from Somerset County about recycling amendments.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Board approves secondary egress for Camplain Road home

The Manville Land Use Board approved a minor site plan and bulk variances for 1419 West Camplain Road, allowing a secondary means of egress for a single-family home. The applicant, Lug Shitu, sought the egress for life-safety reasons, and the approval includes conditions such as maintaining single-family use and installing a privacy fence. The board also approved the April 6, 2021 minutes and moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Councilman Petrock, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 6, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
8 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · QUICK abstain
resolution shall take effect pursuant to law. ROLL CALL:
9 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · QUICK yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
motion to approve Resolution #19-12 Amici, LLC. ROLL CALL:
7 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · QUICK yea · PAYNE yea
motion to approve the application. ROLL CALL:
9 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · LOMEDICO yea · QUICK yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
Mon Apr 26, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to introduce floodplain management ordinance

The Manville Borough Council is meeting virtually to introduce Ordinance #2021-1260, which would repeal the prior floodplain ordinance and adopt new floodplain management regulations. The council will also consider resolutions, approve vouchers, and issue an Arbor Day proclamation. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council hires special litigation counsel to sue former borough attorney

The Manville Mayor and Council held a closed session on April 26, 2021, to discuss pending litigation against former Borough Attorney Frank Linnus, who allegedly received about $100,000 in undeserved benefits and gave erroneous advice. The council adopted Resolution #2021-84, authorizing a professional services agreement with Peter A. Ouda, Esq. as Special Litigation Counsel, on a contingency basis (25-33% of any recovery, no fees unless recovery). The resolution was adopted in closed session and is to be ratified at the next meeting for publication. Councilwoman Zamorski abstained due to a conflict of interest.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adopt Resolution #2021- 84. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · MAGNANI yea · SZABO yea
Mon Apr 12, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on banning all cannabis businesses in borough

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses from operating in the borough, except for deliveries from outside. The council will also introduce the 2021 budget and consider resolutions related to redevelopment and fire department membership.

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✓ Decided: Manville bans all cannabis businesses within borough

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #2021-1258, prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses from operating anywhere in the borough, except for deliveries from outside providers. The council also introduced the 2021 Municipal Budget, which will have a public hearing and adoption vote on May 10th. Several resolutions were approved, including a shared service agreement with Raritan for DPW Manager services and a preliminary investigation of the Rustic Mall site for potential redevelopment.

Tue Apr 6, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Land Use Board to continue Amici LLC site plan hearing

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting on April 6, 2021. The main item is the continued hearing for Amici, LLC's application for a preliminary major site plan, subdivision, and variances at 205 East Frech Avenue. The board will also hold completeness hearings for two new applications and discuss a draft rehabilitation plan for South Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Land Use Board approves Amici LLC's revised 3-duplex site plan

The Manville Land Use Board approved Amici LLC's preliminary major site plan and subdivision for 205 East Frech Avenue, after the applicant reduced the number of duplex units from four to three and added five parking spaces. The board also deemed two other applications complete for future hearings. Additionally, the board found Ordinance #2021-1258, prohibiting cannabis businesses, consistent with the Master Plan and authorized the planner to prepare a consistency review report.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Councilman Petrock, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
motion to approve the Preliminary Major Site Plan and Preliminary Major Subdivision. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · PAYNE yea
motion to deem the application complete. ROLL CALL:
15 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · ONDERKO abstain
that the Ordinance is not inconsistent with the Master Plan. ROLL CALL:
8 yea
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea
motion to allow the Planner to prepare a consistency review report for the Governing Body. Councilman Petrock, seconded by Mayor Onderko, made a motion allowing the Planner to prepare a consistency…
7 yea · 1 abstain
POWERS yea · GORBATUK yea · AGANS yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · PETROCK yea · PAYNE yea · ONDERKO abstain
Mon Mar 22, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on liquor license transfers, redevelopment study, and $372K in bills

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a virtual regular meeting on March 22, 2021, via Zoom. They will vote on several resolutions, including liquor license renewals and transfers, a redevelopment study for specific blocks, and approval of $372,547.34 in current fund bills. The agenda also includes a public portion and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves liquor license renewals and transfers for Foxtails and Mata Holdings

The Manville Mayor and Council approved several resolutions, including settling two appellate cases with Mike Wins Bar LLC (Foxtails Lounge), renewing its liquor license, and transferring that license to Gonzalez Holdings, LLC. A separate place-to-place transfer of another liquor license from Mata Holdings to 100 N. Main St. was also approved. The council adopted an ordinance granting an encroachment easement at 266 North 6th Avenue and authorized over $446,000 in vouchers.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on banning all cannabis businesses in borough

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a virtual meeting on March 8, 2021, to consider two ordinances: one prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses within the borough, and another granting an encroachment easement at 266 North 6th Avenue. The council will also vote on resolutions including temporary emergency appropriations, hiring a seasonal DPW worker, and professional service agreements. Several proclamations and appointments are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council introduces ordinance banning all cannabis businesses

The Manville Mayor and Council introduced two ordinances: one to prohibit all classes of cannabis businesses within the borough, and another to grant an encroachment easement at 266 North 6th Avenue. They also approved resolutions including $1.64 million in vouchers, temporary emergency appropriations, hiring two seasonal DPW workers, and professional service contracts for the auditor and IT consultant. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Tue Mar 2, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Land Use Board to continue Amici LLC site plan application

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting on March 2, 2021. The main item is the continuation of a preliminary major site plan and subdivision application by Amici, LLC for a property at 205 East Frech Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Manville Land Use Board approves use variance for 3 duplex buildings (6-2)

The Manville Land Use Board approved a use variance for Amici, LLC to construct three duplex buildings (six units) at 205 East Frech Avenue, despite the property being in a floodplain and requiring a D-1 variance. The applicant agreed to reduce the number of duplexes from four to three to address lot width and area concerns, and to add a deed restriction requiring garage parking. The board also discussed a new state law requiring a Municipal Hazard Vulnerability Assessment in the Master Plan.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Councilman Petrock, seconded by Vice-Chair Gorbatuk, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 2021 were approved upon a roll call. ROLL CALL:
7 yea
POWERS yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · GORBATUK yea · ONDERKO yea · PETROCK yea
motion to approve the Use Variance. ss ROLL CALL:
6 yea
POWERS yea · AGANS yea · BROWN yea · CAMACHO yea · LOMEDICO yea · QUICK N yea
Mon Feb 22, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to approve $202,745.95 in bills and fund non-profit veterans

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a virtual regular meeting on February 22, 2021, via Zoom. They will consider approving a total of $202,745.95 in vouchers across multiple funds, including current, capital, sewer, and trust accounts. The council will also vote on a resolution requesting financial support for non-profit veteran and community organizations affected by COVID-19, and will handle appointments and consent resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Manville Council approves $202,745.95 in vouchers and COVID-19 aid request

The Manville Borough Council approved six resolutions, including $202,745.95 in vouchers and a request for COVID-19 financial support for veteran and community organizations. They also authorized a special counsel contract for two OAL cases and an employee assistance program agreement. Committee reports discussed snow removal, body cameras, and rental housing ordinance amendments.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on 2021 budget cap and parking lot snow rules

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one to exceed the state's 3.5% budget cap for 2021 and establish a cap bank, and another to amend parking regulations in municipal lots, specifically repealing a rule requiring vehicle removal within 24 hours after snowfall. The council will also consider a resolution approving $2,509,780.60 in vouchers and other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 3.5% cap increase for 2021 budget

The Manville Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances: one to exceed the state's 1% budget cap by allowing a 3.5% increase for the 2021 budget, and another amending snow removal rules for municipal parking lots. They also approved a series of resolutions, including a $2.5 million voucher payment, a request to extend a NJDOT grant for Brooks Boulevard, and a shared service agreement with Raritan Borough for sanitary sewer services. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

Tue Feb 2, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Board to vote on site plan for 266 N 6th Ave; hear Amici subdivision

The Manville Joint Land Use Board will vote on a resolution for Pawel Zajkowski's final site plan and bulk variances at 266 North 6th Avenue. The board will also hear Amici, LLC's application for a preliminary major site plan, subdivision, and variances at 205 East Frech Avenue. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a 2020 year-end report.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to consider 3.5% budget cap ordinance and parking amendments

The Manville Mayor and Council is holding a virtual regular meeting via Zoom. The council will take first reading on two ordinances: one to exceed the state's 3.5% municipal budget appropriation cap for 2021 and establish a cap bank, and another to amend parking regulations in municipal lots, including snow removal rules. The council will also vote on a resolution approving $1,752,005.88 in bills and other resolutions, including tax appeals, professional services, and a shared-cost agreement with Hillsborough for the Brooks Blvd. project. Several proclamations will be read, and towing license renewals are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces 2021 budget cap ordinance and parking snow rule

The Manville Mayor and Council introduced two ordinances: one to exceed the 2021 municipal budget appropriation limits by 3.5% and establish a cap bank, and another to amend parking regulations requiring vehicle removal within 24 hours after snow events. They also approved resolutions including hiring a temporary DPW worker, appointing board secretaries, and authorizing a joint repaving agreement with Hillsborough.

Tue Jan 12, 2021

2. Land Use Board

Manville Joint Land Use Board reorganizes, elects officers for 2021

The Manville Joint Land Use Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including administering oaths to new members, electing officers, adopting the 2021 meeting calendar, and adopting by-laws. The board will also approve minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting and receive a 2020 year-end report. This is primarily a procedural meeting with no substantive land-use decisions on the agenda.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council to vote on 2021 professional contracts and CDBG library funds

The Manville Mayor and Council will hold a virtual meeting to vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including professional service agreements for the borough attorney, redevelopment attorney, planning consultant, and flood mitigation consultants. They will also consider a $114,979.66 CDBG-CV grant for public safety improvements to the Manville Public Library, as well as appointments and reappointments to various positions.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of December 28, 2020. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
PETROCK yea · LUKAC yea · MAEDER yea · SZABO yea · ZAMORSKI yea
Mon Jan 4, 2021

1. Mayor & Council

Manville Council reorganizes, appoints officials, sets 2021 tax interest rates

The Manville Mayor and Council are holding their annual reorganization meeting, where they will vote on rules of procedure, nominate council leadership and liaisons, and approve numerous appointments to boards and professional positions. They will also vote on a series of resolutions setting 2021 financial policies, including bank depositories, delinquent tax interest rates, and tax sale penalties. The meeting includes public comment, proclamations honoring three outgoing Board of Education members, and the Mayor's annual address.

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