Middletown public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Architectural Review Board
The board approved five new or updated business signs and two façade improvements. All motions carried with 4-0 votes.
- Approved signage for 67 North Street (4-0)
- Approved signage for 90 North Street (4-0)
- Approved signage for 22 East Main Street (4-0)
- Approved signage for 24 East Main Street (4-0)
- Approved façade improvements for 29-35 North Street (4-0)
- Approved façade improvements for 48-54 North Street (4-0)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a special use permit for Lori Arias to relocate a Crossfit boutique gym to 39 Railroad Avenue. The approval includes specific operating hours and requires inspections and permits from city departments.
- Approved relocation of Crossfit boutique gym to 39 Railroad Avenue (6-0)
- Approved operating hours: Mon-Fri 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sat-Sun 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Waived parking requirements for 39 Railroad Avenue
- Approved July 5, 2023 minutes
- Approved August 2, 2023 minutes
Common Council
The Common Council approved a contract for a new football scoreboard at Wolslayer Field and several budget transfers for senior trips and project appraisals. The council also accepted two $250 donations for the police department and authorized the acquisition of property from Bell Flavors and Fragrances.
- Approved $23,972.50 Lewis Sign Company proposal for Wolslayer Field scoreboard
- Accepted $250 donation from Kiwanis Club of Middletown for Police Department
- Accepted $250 donation from Middletown Teacher's Association for Police Department
- Approved $2,000 budget transfer within Corporation Council budget line
- Authorized acquisition of property from Bell Flavors and Fragrances
- Approved $9,500 budget transfer for Heritage Rail Trail Extension appraisal reports
- Approved Rotolo Electric proposal for ELC2 CPU upgrade and source selector switch
- Approved $17,500 budget transfer for senior trips
Community Development Agency
The agency approved the 2024 budget and a change order for a property on Linden. Members also reviewed financial reports and received updates on property contracts and construction progress.
- Approved 2024 budget (7-0)
- Approved $1,800 change order for 220 ½ Linden (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills including $900.97 for City of Middletown interest and $465.00 to Grillo (7-0)
- Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved August 31, 2023 financial reports (7-0)
Board of Estimate
The Board approved several infrastructure expenditures, including emergency generator upgrades for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and a new scoreboard for Wolslayer Field. The board also authorized property acquisition for ADA compliance and various budget transfers for senior programs and appraisals.
- Approved $23,972.50 for Wolslayer Field football scoreboard (2-0)
- Approved $52,907.25 for Wastewater Treatment Plant generator upgrades (2-0)
- Approved acquisition of property from Bell Flavors and Fragrances for ADA intersection design (2-0)
- Approved $32,500 in funding for 2023 Senior Trips (2-0)
- Approved $9,500 for appraisal reports for Heritage Rail Trail and NJ Railroad LLC (2-0)
- Approved acceptance of $500 in donations for Police Department Neighborhood Watch (2-0)
- Approved Capital Marketing Advisor agreement for financial services (2-0)
- Waived lawn mowing fee for 76 Wallkill Avenue (2-0)