Maywood public meetings in 2020
16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council unanimously adopted two ordinances on second reading: Ordinance #17-20 relocating a bus stop on East Passaic Street from South Elm Street to Elizabeth Court, and Ordinance #18-20 adding regulations for electric vehicle charging stations in all zoning districts. The Council also unanimously approved a series of resolutions including a $417,674.61 payment for the 2020 Spring Roadway Improvements Program and a COVID-19 special emergency appropriation of $676,457.18.
- Adopted Ordinance #17-20 relocating bus stop on East Passaic St. (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #18-20 permitting electric vehicle charging stations in all districts (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #170-20: $417,674.61 payment for 2020 Spring Roadway Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #175-20: $676,457.18 COVID-19 special emergency appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #171-20: $7,768.05 decrease change order for Maywood Ave Streetscape Phase II (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #176-20: $16,735.74 final payment to Goosetown Communications from DEA funds (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #179-20: $2,246.00 clothing allowance for Fire Police (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #180-20: $22,000.00 clothing allowance for Fire Department (unanimous)
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council approved resolutions #153-20 through #168-20, including appointing Keion Best and Noel Hodgins as full police officers, approving a $59,823.77 decrease change order for the 2019 Golf Avenue road improvement program, and authorizing a shared services agreement with Paramus for municipal court administration. The council also introduced ordinances to amend bus stop locations and add electric vehicle charging station requirements. The meeting was held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.
- Approved resolutions #153-20 through #168-20 (motion carried)
- Appointed Keion Best and Noel Hodgins as full police officers
- Approved $59,823.77 decrease change order for 2019 Road Improvement Program – Golf Avenue
- Authorized shared services agreement with Paramus for municipal court administrator (2020-2025, $100,390 in 2020)
- Introduced Ordinance #17-20 to amend bus stop locations on East Passaic St.
- Introduced Ordinance #18-20 to add electric vehicle charging station requirements
- Approved bill list totaling $4,087,926.24
- Extended outdoor dining contingent on state regulations
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council held a work session on October 13, 2020, and adopted Resolution #152-20 authorizing a contract with PSE&G's Direct Install Program for energy conservation measures at municipal facilities. The council also discussed upcoming agenda items, including resolutions for the October 27 meeting, and received reports from the engineer, administrator, and mayor. No public comments were made.
- Adopted Resolution #152-20 authorizing PSE&G Direct Install Program contract (motion carried)
- Approved board appointments: Arthur Pizza (Library Board), Dean Mastrojohn (Shade Tree Commission), Krupen Dudhia and Sophia Magriplis (District Management Corporation)
- Moved to closed session to discuss potential litigation, then returned to open session
- Moved to closed session for personnel and public safety, then adjourned
- Discussed but did not vote on: resolutions for October 27 agenda (financial, police equipment, shared services, audit, officer status)
- Discussed but did not vote on: ordinance for electric charging stations to be introduced October 27
- Discussed but did not vote on: bus stop relocation, sign ordinance, vacation/sick buy back, Gardinier Environmental Fund, PSE&G energy audit details
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council approved a $5,831,500.22 bill list, renewed six liquor licenses, and authorized a flu vaccination clinic agreement with Bergen County. They also approved prior meeting minutes and went into closed session for personnel and possible litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $5,831,500.22 in bills and claims
- Renewed 2020/2021 liquor licenses for six establishments
- Authorized agreement with Bergen County for flu vaccination clinic
- Approved minutes from August 25, September 8, and September 14 meetings
- Went into closed session for personnel and possible litigation
Mayor Council
The Borough Council passed an ordinance to fund curb, sidewalk, and drainage improvements at various locations. The council also approved joining the Bergen Municipal Employee Benefits Fund and authorized a grant application for the Sustainable Jersey program.
- Adopted ordinance for $900,000 2020 Road Improvement Program (Phase I)
- Authorized issuance of bonds up to $855,000 for road improvements
- Resolution #144-20: Joining the Bergen Municipal Employee Benefits Fund
- Resolution #145-20: Appointing Carlos Duran-Santana to the Fire Police
- Resolution #146-20: Authorizing pursuit of the Sustainable Jersey Grant
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council held a work session with no formal votes or resolutions adopted. Discussion covered tree and sidewalk repair responsibilities in the right-of-way, with the risk manager suggesting setting aside funds for sidewalk fixes. The engineer reported on multiple road improvement projects, including the 2019 and 2020 programs, and noted NJDOT inspections were delayed due to COVID-19. The council also discussed a bus stop review, a fire police appointment, and a stormwater ordinance, but took no binding action.
- Discussed right-of-way tree and sidewalk repair responsibilities; no action taken
- Reviewed engineer's report on 2019 and 2020 roadway improvement programs
- Agreed to complete a bus stop review compared to Municipal Code, including the Borough Engineer
- Approved endorsement of Maywood Rotary Club Fall Festival social affairs permit
- Agreed to place fire police appointment of Carlos Duran-Santana on September 14, 2020 special meeting agenda
- Pulled personnel policies sick and vacation ordinance for more information
- Discussed Memorial Park dugouts; no decision made
- Entered closed session for contract negotiations and personnel; no public action taken
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances: one requiring contractors, property owners, and homeowners to remove construction debris themselves, and another updating sign site-plan approval rules. The council also approved a bill list totaling $1,135,072.66 and passed 19 resolutions, including a $76,030 engineering contract for the 2020 Fall Road Improvement Program and a resolution urging the state to avoid a property tax. A $900,000 bond ordinance for the 2020 Road Improvement Program (Phase II) was introduced on first reading.
- Adopted Ordinance #14-20 requiring contractors, property owners, and homeowners to remove construction debris (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #15-20 updating sign site-plan approval requirements in commercial and industrial districts (unanimous)
- Approved bill list totaling $1,135,072.66 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #134-20 awarding $76,030 engineering contract to Neglia Engineering for 2020 Fall Road Improvement Program
- Approved Resolution #135-20 forgiving $2,750.23 in tax interest for Myron Corporation at 205 Maywood Avenue (Roer abstained, Ullman voted no)
- Introduced Bond Ordinance #16-20 authorizing $900,000 for 2020 Road Improvement Program Phase II (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #131-20 shared services agreement with Bergen County for health and animal control services totaling $51,798.18
- Approved Resolution #142-20 appointing 2020-2021 crossing guards
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council held a virtual work session via Zoom, discussing engineer reports, administrative updates, and new business items. No formal votes were taken; all resolutions and ordinances discussed were scheduled for the August 25, 2020 meeting agenda. The meeting was briefly interrupted by technical difficulties, then reconvened, and ended with a closed session on personnel and possible litigation.
- Accepted 2019 Silver Safety Award from PIA without discussion
- Accepted resignation of Chudamani Gundumalla as Library Board trustee
- Accepted resignation of Alexis Borace as Accounts Payable Clerk
- Scheduled resolution appointing Donna Puglisi to various administrator positions for Aug. 25 agenda
- Scheduled resolution to extend Shared Services for Health Services for 1 year at 0% increase for Aug. 25 agenda
- Scheduled resolution authorizing reimbursement agreement for Bergen County Cares Act for Aug. 25 agenda
- Scheduled Sign Ordinance adoption for Aug. 25 agenda
- Entered closed session to discuss personnel and possible litigation
Mayor Council
The Maywood Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis and adopted a $4,163,244.33 bill list. They also approved 12 resolutions, including hiring two seasonal employees, a $3,250 stipend, additional court sessions, police equipment purchases, a $298,500 road contract, and a 2% salary increase for non-union employees. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading, and a request to waive interest from Myron Corporation was tabled for further discussion.
- Declared racism a public health crisis (Resolution #113-20)
- Approved $4,163,244.33 in bills and claims
- Authorized hiring two seasonal SID employees at $11/hour (Resolution #114-20)
- Approved $3,250 stipend to David Wells for pool work (Resolution #115-20)
- Authorized additional municipal court sessions with payments up to $3,700 (Resolution #116-20)
- Awarded $298,500 contract to Frank A. Macchione Construction for Palmer Avenue improvements (Resolution #120-20)
- Approved 2% salary increase for non-union employees retroactive to Jan 1, 2020 (Resolution #124-20)
- Introduced ordinances on construction debris removal and sign regulations for first reading
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council unanimously approved Resolution #112-20 appointing Donna Puglisi as Borough Administrator. The resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with Puglisi, which will be on file for public inspection. A resident asked about her salary and benefits, and requested a copy of the contract.
- Appointed Donna Puglisi as Borough Administrator (unanimous)
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council adopted the 2020 municipal budget of $12,160,857.88 for municipal purposes plus $495,439.00 for the minimum library tax. They also passed three ordinances on final reading: a planned commercial development overlay zone for the Kin property, a 3.5% budget cap increase, and a private storm drain inlet retrofitting requirement. The meeting was held electronically via Zoom due to COVID-19.
- Adopted 2020 municipal budget of $12,160,857.88 plus $495,439.00 library tax (unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance #8-20 creating Planned Commercial Development Overlay Zone for Kin property (unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance #9-20 increasing budget appropriation limit to 3.5% (unanimous)
- Passed Ordinance #10-20 requiring retrofitting of private storm drain inlets (unanimous)
- Approved bills list totaling $1,402,266.16 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from April 28 and May 12, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions #95-20 through #101-20 including road repair, professional services, and appointments (majority; Councilman Herrick lost connection during vote)
- Introduced Ordinances #11-20 through #13-20 for parks improvements, road program, and public improvements (unanimous)
Mayor Council
The council introduced Ordinance #9-20 to increase the 2020 municipal budget by 3.5% over the previous year's appropriations, exceeding the standard 2.5% cap by $130,610.20. The budget and tax resolution were approved for publication, with a public hearing scheduled for May 26, 2020. The council also approved bills and claims totaling $2,088,452.47 and adopted several resolutions including police officer appointments and vehicle purchases.
- Introduced Ordinance #9-20 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% ($457,135.70 increase) (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #82-20 approving 2020 Municipal Budget Notice (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #83-20 for self-examination of 2020 budget (unanimous)
- Approved bills and claims totaling $2,088,452.47 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from Feb 25, Mar 10, and Apr 14 meetings with correction (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolutions #84-20 through #90-20 including tax sale redemption, police officer appointments, and vehicle purchases (unanimous)
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council held an electronic work session via Zoom due to COVID-19. They adopted Ordinances #3-20 through #7-20, covering free-roaming cats, Board of Adjustment appeals, construction property maintenance, sewer connection fees, and reflective symbols for engineered lumber. Ordinance #8-20, creating a Planned Commercial Development Overlay Zone, was tabled for Planning Board review. The Council also approved a $2,435,108.54 bill list and multiple resolutions, including police promotions and a liquor license transfer.
- Adopted Ordinances #3-20 through #7-20 unanimously (cats, appeals, construction, sewer fees, engineered lumber)
- Tabled Ordinance #8-20 (Planned Commercial Development Overlay Zone) for Planning Board review
- Approved bills and claims totaling $2,435,108.54
- Approved Resolutions #66-20 through #81-20, minus #77-20 and #79-20 which were pulled
- Appointed Terence Kenny as Chief of Police, subject to contract
- Promoted Mark Gillies to Captain, Derek Smith to Lieutenant, and Peter Donatello, William Phayre, Gregory Mulawka to Sergeants
- Approved liquor license transfer to UE Maywood License LLC
- Approved advertising for bids for 2020 Spring Road Improvement Program and Palmer Avenue bus stop
Mayor Council
The Mayor and Council introduced Ordinance #8-20, creating a Planned Commercial Development Overlay Zone along Route 17, and scheduled a public hearing for April 14, 2020. The council also accepted a resignation from the Fire Police, planned to appoint a new member, and discussed but did not finalize a single-use plastic bag ordinance. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred to the March 24 meeting.
- Introduced Ordinance #8-20 creating Planned Commercial Development Overlay Zone (motion carried)
- Accepted resignation of Mark Guinness from Fire Police
- Scheduled resolution to appoint Derrick Wade to Fire Police for March 24 meeting
- Scheduled resolution to purchase 2 non-hybrid police vehicles for March 24 meeting
- Appointed Thomas Lindenau to Board of Health effective immediately
- Authorized Borough Attorney to create RFQ for rolling re-assessment
- Deferred single-use plastic bag ordinance discussion to next work session
- Moved into closed session for personnel discussion
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances on final reading: one expanding the Special Improvement District Management Board from 3 to 5 business-owner members (total 15), and another adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code with local modifications. The council also introduced five new ordinances on first reading, including rules for completing construction, a $1,000 sewer connection fee, and a ban on feeding free-roaming cats. Louis Roer was sworn in to fill the vacant council seat.
- Adopted Ordinance #1-20 expanding SID Management Board to 15 members (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #2-20 adopting 2018 Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
- Introduced Ordinances #3-20 through #7-20 on first reading (unanimous)
- Appointed Louis Roer to vacant council seat (unanimous)
- Approved $294,669.51 payment for 2019 Roadway Improvements (Resolution #57-20)
- Approved $63,932.42 payment for Maywood Avenue Streetscape Phase II (Resolution #58-20)
- Authorized police to enroll in federal 1033 equipment program (Resolution #56-20)
- Approved $3,947,374.52 in bills and claims
Mayor Council
The Maywood Mayor and Council held its annual reorganization meeting, adopting the 2020 meeting schedule, electing a council president, and confirming appointments for professional services and numerous boards and committees. The council also passed routine resolutions on bank depositories, tax payments, and investments.
- Adopted 2020 schedule of meetings: work sessions 2nd Tuesday, council meetings 4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm, 15 Park Avenue
- Elected Councilwoman Bennin as Council President
- Appointed Steven D. Wielkotz as Auditor (Resolution #3-20), Steven L. Rogut as Bond Counsel (#4-20), Neglia Engineering as Borough Engineer (#5-20), Thomas Tuttle as Fire Prevention Chief (#6-20)
- Designated TD Bank, SB One Bank, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Freedom Bank and NJ Cash Management Fund as 2020 depositories (Resolution #7-20)
- Set 2020 tax due dates: Feb 1, May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1, with 8% interest on first $1,500 delinquency and 18% above