Manville public meetings in 2025

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council is meeting to approve a series of financial vouchers and a consent agenda. Key actions include authorizing a contract for court surfaces and establishing the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules.

• Approval of vouchers totaling $846,659.36 across Current, Capital, Trust, and Recreation funds
• Contract with Keystone Sports Construction for Novacrylic Color Coating Court Playing Surface not to exceed $44,840.50
• Authorization of public auction sale for surplus municipal items
• Promotion of Kimberly Monto to Recreation Director
• Paving projects for Evans Drive and Stonewall Ave via Garden State Pavement Solutions LLC totaling $296,476.75

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will vote on several resolutions, including approval of vouchers totaling $1,599,630.39 and a contract to purchase a Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan for up to $32,696.64 for the police department. Additional resolutions cover budget appropriations transfers, personnel actions for a Humane Law Enforcement Officer and crossing‑guard compensation, and the public auction of surplus items. The council will also consider public comments and enter a closed session for statutory matters.

• Resolution 2025-272: Approval of vouchers for multiple funds totaling $1,599,630.39.
• Resolution 2025-274: Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan from Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. under Craford Police Cooperative Pricing System, not to exceed $32,696.64.
• Resolution 2025-275: Authorization of personnel actions for a Humane Law Enforcement Officer.
• Resolution 2025-276: Authorization of compensation for crossing guards for fiscal years 2025‑2026.
• Resolution 2025-277: Authorization of a public auction sale of various surplus items deemed unnecessary for municipal operation.

2. Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2025. Members will approve the minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting. An executive session will follow the public portion. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council approved Resolution 2025-266, authorizing vouchers totaling $193,110.55 for Current, Capital, Trust, and Recreation funds. It also adopted Resolution 2025-267 to correct a typographical error and refund $2,808.30 to a disabled veteran at 24 Alice St. Additionally, Resolution 2025-268 authorizes a five‑year KnoxConnect cloud license for the Borough Bureau of Fire Safety at a cost of $6,491.00.

• Approval of vouchers (Resolution 2025-266) totaling $193,110.55 across four fund categories
• Correction to Resolution 2025-206 and refund of $2,808.30 to the owner of 24 Alice St (Resolution 2025-267)
• Authorization of a five‑year KnoxConnect Cloud License subscription for Fire Safety at $6,491.00 (Resolution 2025-268)
• Adoption of resolutions 2025-254 through 2025-264 by consent
• Motions to open and close public comment during the meeting

The Borough Council approved vouchers totaling $1,599,630.39 and adopted five resolutions covering a tax refund, a five‑year KnoxConnect cloud license, and two personnel appointments. The agenda was amended to include the crossing‑guard and construction resolutions, and public comment was opened and closed. All motions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved $1,599,630.39 vouchers (Resolution 2025-266) – unanimous Yes vote
• Adopted Resolution 2025-267 to refund $2,808.30 to a disabled veteran – approved by consent
• Adopted Resolution 2025-268 authorizing $6,491 five‑year KnoxConnect cloud license – approved by consent
• Adopted Resolution 2025-270 appointing Robert Monto as Police Crossing Guard ($20/hr) – approved by consent
• Adopted Resolution 2025-271 appointing Joseph Arsenio as Construction Electrical Sub Code Official/Inspector ($55/hr) – approved by consent
• Approved agenda amendment to add Resolutions 2025-270 and 2025-271 – unanimous Yes vote
• Approved opening of public comment – unanimous Yes vote
• Approved closing of public comment – unanimous Yes vote

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will review several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including road milling and paving. The body is also deciding on a shared service agreement for salt brine and a contract for administrator search services.

• Milling and paving of Stonewall Ave from Garden State Pavement Solutions not to exceed $152,768.51
• Milling and paving of Evans Drive Ave from Garden State Pavement Solutions not to exceed $143,708.24
• Purchase of Groundmaster 5900 (T4) from Storr Tractor Company not to exceed $139,676.48
• Contract for NJ Community Solutions LLC for Interim Administrator and Administrator Search Services
• Shared Service Agreement with the Borough of Montgomery for salt brine services

The Borough Council unanimously approved vouchers totaling $3,725,355.55 for various fund accounts. It also adopted Resolutions 2025‑254 through 2025‑264, granting permissions and authorizations for a fire‑company banner, a police officer search, a food‑drive, paving projects, equipment purchase, and a shared salt‑brine service agreement.

• Approved vouchers totaling $3,725,355.55 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑254 granting Manville Fire Company permission to hang a banner on Main St.
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑255 authorizing the search for a Police Officer
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑256 authorizing Manville PBA Local #236 to host a food drive on borough property
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑258 authorizing milling and paving of Stonewall Ave up to $152,768.51
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑259 authorizing milling and paving of Evans Drive Ave up to $143,708.24
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑260 authorizing purchase of Groundmaster 5900 for up to $139,676.48
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑264 authorizing a shared service agreement for salt‑brine services with the Borough of Montgomery

2. Land Use Board

The Manville Land Use Board will meet to approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 regular meeting. The agenda lists a roll call of board members and a public portion for comments. No substantive land use decisions or agenda items are listed.

• Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from September 4, 2025
• Public portion for comments
• Roll call of board members including Chairman Jim Powers and Vice-Chair Amanda Gorbatuk

The board approved the meeting minutes. Members agreed on the schedule for future Land Use Board meetings. The Kontos application was moved to a hearing in January. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule of future Land Use Board meetings
• Postponed Kontos application to a January hearing

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council will adopt Ordinance 2025-1334 to set procedures for facilities use agreements. It will also vote on several resolutions, including authorizing a cooperative purchasing agreement, approving purchases of a dump body, salt spreader and snow plow (up to $106,597) and a Western Star 47‑x truck (up to $153,481.32), and permitting temporary road closures for Halloween displays on Roosevelt, Washington, and Richard Avenues.

• Ordinance 2025-1334 – establishes procedures for facilities use agreements
• Resolution 2025-238 – authorizes entry into the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
• Resolution 2025-244 – authorizes purchase of dump body, salt spreader and snow plow, not to exceed $106,597.00
• Resolution 2025-245 – authorizes purchase of one Western Star 47‑x truck, not to exceed $153,481.32
• Resolutions 2025-239 to 2025-241 – temporary road closures on Roosevelt Ave, Washington Ave, and Richard Ave for Halloween displays

The Borough Council approved a voucher package totaling $1,756,438.11. It adopted a resolution to join the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance. The council also authorized temporary road closures for Halloween displays on Roosevelt Ave and Washington Ave, and a block party on Richard Ave. Additional resolutions approved purchases of municipal equipment and a contract for interim administrator services.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-238 to enter the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance
• Authorized temporary road closure on Roosevelt Ave for Halloween (Oct 31, 2025, 3:30‑9:00 pm) – Resolution 2025-239
• Authorized temporary road closure on Washington Ave for Halloween (Oct 18, 2025, 3:00‑5:00 pm) – Resolution 2025-240
• Authorized block party and temporary road closure on Richard Ave (Nov 8, 2025, 1:00‑8:00 pm) – Resolution 2025-241
• Approved purchase of dump body, salt spreader, and snow plow up to $106,597.00 – Resolution 2025-244
• Approved purchase of one Western Star 47x truck up to $153,481.32 – Resolution 2025-245
• Approved contract for NJ Community Solutions LLC for interim administrator services – Resolution 2025-246
• Approved vouchers totaling $1,756,438.11 – Resolution 2025-237

2. Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will meet to review a subdivision application for properties at 640 and 650 Kennedy Blvd. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025, meeting.

• Subdivision of 640 & 650 Kennedy Blvd (Block 212, Lots 23.01 & 23.02)

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Borough Council considered and adopted several routine items, including the approval of vouchers totaling $122,950 for current, trust, and recreation funds. The council also adopted a consent agenda covering a youth services grant, a tax over‑payment refund, a mayoral appointment to the Shade Tree Commission, the hiring of Police Officer Gregory Zytko, and a real‑estate transfer from Somerset County. Minutes from prior meetings were accepted, and the council entered a closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4‑12.

• Resolution 2025-228 – Approval of vouchers: Fund 01 Current $115,067.00, Fund 12 Trust $2,559.76, Fund 15 Recreation $5,323.44 (total $122,950.20)
• Resolution 2025-229 – Insertion of special item of revenue: grant award from Somerset County Municipal Youth Services Commission
• Resolution 2025-230 – Refund of 2025 tax overpayment: $1,560.50
• Resolution 2025-232 – Hiring Police Officer Gregory Zytko
• Resolution 2025-235 – Accept transfer of real estate from Somerset County – Block 275 Lot 20.01

The council approved a period for public comment and then moved to close it, with all members voting in favor. It also adopted Resolution 2025‑228, approving vouchers totaling $122,950.20 for Fund 01, Fund 12, and Fund 15. All votes were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved public comment period (unanimous)
• Approved closure of public comment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑228 vouchers: Fund 01 $115,067.00, Fund 12 $2,559.76, Fund 15 $5,323.44, total $122,950.20 (unanimous)

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council will hold public hearings on a 2025 Capital Plan appropriation and updates to construction code fees. The meeting also includes presentations on prescribed burns behind Lincoln Park and various facility use agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-1333: Appropriating $1,175,000.00 for the 2025 Capital Plan
• Ordinance 2025-1331: Amending construction code fees
• Resolution 2025-226: Local Aid Award extension for North 13th Avenue improvements
• Facility use agreements for Gerber Field, Lincoln Park, and Duke's Park
• Approval of vouchers totaling $3,396,953.00

The Borough Council approved Resolution 2025-220 authorizing vouchers with unanimous support. It opened and then closed public comment on Ordinance 2025-1331 (construction‑code fees) and Ordinance 2025-1333 (capital‑improvement plan authorizing $1,175,000). Motions to open and close public comment on resolutions also passed unanimously. No executive session was held.

• Approved Resolution 2025-220 (vouchers) – all council members and mayor voted Yes
• Motion to open public comment on Ordinance 2025-1331 passed – all in favor
• Motion to close public comment on Ordinance 2025-1331 passed – all in favor
• Motion to open public comment on Ordinance 2025-1333 passed – all in favor
• Motion to close public comment on Ordinance 2025-1333 passed – all in favor
• Motion to open public comment on resolutions passed – all in favor
• Motion to close public comment on resolutions passed – all in favor
• No executive (closed) session was held

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-1333, authorizing a $1,175,000 capital budget for items such as police equipment, fire department gear, and road work. The ordinance passed with all members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The Council also approved Resolution 2025-216 to contract New Jersey Community Solutions for interim administrator services, Resolution 2025-217 to execute a facility‑use agreement for Cooper Pool, and Resolution 2025-218 to correct a typographical error on a prior lien resolution.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-1333 capital plan $1,175,000 (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-216 contract for interim administrator services (motion by DeVito, second by Lukac, in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-217 facility‑use agreement for Cooper Pool (by council consent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-218 correction to lien resolution (by council consent)

1. Mayor & Council

The Manville Mayor and Council will meet to approve police promotions, introduce ordinances on construction code fees and facility use agreements, and consider various resolutions including a public library roof repair.

• Approve promotions for Police Sergeant Sean Carroll and Officer Kyle Bernhard
• Introduce ordinance amending construction code fee structure (Ordinance 2025-1331)
• Authorize emergency roof repair to Manville Public Library
• Authorize facility use agreements for Cars & Coffee and Scouting America Troop 193
• Authorize purchase of electricity supply services for public use

The council approved the promotion of Sergeant Sean Carroll and hired Officer Kyle Bernhard. It moved a construction‑code‑fees ordinance to a public hearing on September 8 and withdrew a facilities‑use agreement ordinance. The council also adopted a new ordinance regulating towing and storage of vehicles. Several resolutions were approved, including vouchers, a tax‑overpayment refund, and the purchase of electricity supply services.

• Approved Promotion of Sgt. Sean Carroll (Resolution 2025-195)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Kyle Bernhard (Resolution 2025-196)
• Advanced Ordinance 2025-1331 (construction code fees) to public hearing on Sep 8, 2025
• Pulled Ordinance 2025-1332 (Facilities Use Agreement) from consideration
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-1330 regulating towing and storage of vehicles
• Approved Resolution 2025-197 approving vouchers
• Approved Resolution 2025-198 refunding 2024/2025 tax overpayment for 411 Washington Avenue
• Approved Resolution 2025-200 authorizing purchase of electricity supply services via online auction

2. Land Use Board

The board approved the minutes of the meeting. It approved the completeness hearing for 640 & 650 Kennedy Blvd, Block 212, Lots 23.01 & 23.02. It approved the subdivision and bulk variance request for 34 North 15th Avenue, Block 67, Lots 51‑55. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Minutes approved (vote not recorded)
• Completeness hearing for 640 & 650 Kennedy Blvd approved (6‑0)
• Subdivision/bulk variance for 34 North 15th Avenue approved (6‑0)
• Meeting adjourned

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council adopted Resolution 2025-180, authorizing payment of vouchers totaling $1,689,661.50. It also approved Resolution 2025-181 to dispose of a 2005 Dodge Durango for fire‑department training and Resolution 2025-182 to grant a peddler’s license to Power Home Remodeling Group, LLC. Resolutions 2025-183 through 2025-191 were adopted by consent, covering budget items, tax grace period extension, police searches, speed humps, radio equipment, reassessment services, police vehicle purchase, bid‑threshold increase and a bullet‑proof vest revenue item. Resolutions 2025-193 and 2025-194 were likewise adopted.

• Approved Resolution 2025-180 – payment of vouchers $1,689,661.50
• Adopted Resolution 2025-181 – authorize disposition of 2005 Dodge Durango for fire training
• Adopted Resolution 2025-182 – approve peddler’s license for Power Home Remodeling Group, LLC
• Adopted Resolutions 2025-183‑191 by consent (budget items, tax grace period, police search, speed humps, radio equipment contract, reassessment services, police vehicle purchase, bid‑threshold increase, bullet‑proof vest revenue)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-193
• Adopted Resolution 2025-194

2. Land Use Board

The board approved the resolution for 306 North 2nd Avenue with a Yes vote. It voted against granting completeness for 640‑650 Kennedy Blvd until the required fees are paid. Consideration of the subdivision/bulk variance for 34 North 15th Avenue was postponed, with a request for specific plans at the next meeting. The meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved resolution for 306 North 2nd Avenue (Yes vote)
• Denied completeness for 640‑650 Kennedy Blvd until fees are paid
• Postponed subdivision/bulk variance for 34 North 15th Avenue pending detailed plans
• Approved meeting minutes

1. Mayor & Council

The Borough Council approved a closed‑session resolution to discuss personnel matters. It then appointed Gabriella Siboni as Municipal Clerk, Registrar and Deputy Administrator. The Council also authorized the hiring of Police Officer Kieran Green at a salary of $64,600. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved closed‑session resolution on personnel (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gabriella Siboni as Clerk/Registrar/Deputy Administrator (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Police Officer Kieran Green, salary $64,600 (unanimous)
• Opened public comments on resolutions (unanimous)
• Closed public comments on resolutions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:38 PM (unanimous)

1. Mayor & Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑175 to amend the NJDEP Green Acres inventory and remove the South Arlington Pump Station. It also approved vouchers (Resolution 2025‑156) and a package of resolutions 2025‑157 through 2025‑173 covering liquor licenses and facility agreements. The meeting accepted the rescheduling of the PBA Empanada Festival and closed several public‑comment periods.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑175 endorsing amendment of NJDEP Green Acres inventory for South Arlington Pump Station (all members present were in favor)
• Approved vouchers under Resolution 2025‑156 (all members present were in favor)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑157 through 2025‑173 (liquor license renewals, facility use agreements, engineering services, etc.) (all members present were in favor)
• Accepted new business to reschedule the PBA Food Truck Empanada Festival for August (all were in favor)
• Closed public hearing on the pump station amendment (all members present were in favor)
• Closed public comments on resolutions (all present were in favor)
• Opened and then closed public comments on non‑agenda items (all in favor for both motions)
• Held closed session 2025‑174 covering land acquisition, potential litigation, personnel and contract negotiations (all present were in favor)

2. Land Use Board

The board approved the meeting minutes. A motion to adopt the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan was made, seconded, and received affirmative votes from Powers, Gorbatuk, Mayor Onderko, T. Camacho, Bentz, D. Camacho, Brown, Kojko, and Agans. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote not recorded)
• Motion to adopt Fourth Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan made and seconded; ayes: Powers, Gorbatuk, Mayor Onderko, T. Camacho, Bentz, D. Camacho, Brown, Kojko, Agans
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, vote not recorded)

2. Land Use Board

The board approved the meeting minutes. A D2 variance for Yolanda Vilchez was approved with several amendments after a vote of ayes. The board voted to approve the minor site plan and bulk variance for 306 North 2nd Avenue, with one member abstaining. A bulk variance completeness hearing for LCH POWER LLC was also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved D2 variance for Yolanda Vilchez #2025-01 with amendments (ayes: Powers, Gorbatuk, T. Camacho, Bentz, D. Camacho, Agans)
• Approved 306 North 2nd Avenue minor site plan and bulk variance (ayes: Powers, Gorbatuk, T. Camacho, Bentz, D. Camacho; abstain: Agans)
• Approved LCH POWER LLC bulk variance completeness hearing (ayes: Powers, Gorbatuk, T. Camacho, Bentz, D. Camacho, Agans)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Powers, seconded by Gorbatuk)

2. Land Use Board

The board voted to carry the APEX minor subdivision application (Block 123, Lot 7‑10, Coolidge Avenue) to the May 1, 2025 meeting. It also moved the 302 North 2nd Avenue and 34 North 15th Avenue items to that same meeting. A motion to close the public portion of the meeting was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Carried APEX minor subdivision application to May 1, 2025 meeting
• Carried 302 North 2nd Avenue item to May 1, 2025 meeting
• Carried 34 North 15th Avenue item to May 1, 2025 meeting
• Closed public portion of meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting