New Providence public meetings in 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider routine municipal business, including paying bills, adopting a salary ordinance, and approving an emergency bridge repair. The agenda also includes several personnel step increases and a municipal alliance grant request, but no major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Bills payable list for 12/21/2021
• Salary ordinance 2021
• Emergency bridge repairs
• Municipal alliance grant request FY 2023
• Personnel step increases (e.g., Boccellari, Bruder, Cely-Gomez)

The Borough Council adopted four ordinances amending fees, compensation, and police department rules, and approved a consent agenda including a $1.3 million bill payment and emergency bridge reconstruction. Diane Bilicska was appointed to fill Councilwoman Matsikoudis's unexpired term after her resignation. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 amending fees and licenses (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 amending fees and licenses (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20 fixing compensation rates (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-21 amending police department chapter (4-0)
• Approved $1,304,723.17 in bills payable (4-0)
• Authorized emergency reconstruction of Mee Lane and Douglas Street pedestrian bridges (4-0)
• Appointed Diane Bilicska to fill unexpired council term (4-0)
• Approved salary resolution with 2% increases for non-union employees (4-0)

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and no specific topics for discussion or decision. No substantive meeting details were included in the document.

The Planning Board approved a site plan application by GH NP Central, LLC for 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street, with conditions. The project includes 10 carriage-house style buildings and two apartment-style buildings, with affordable units. The approval includes a variance for building length and conditions on emergency access, lighting, and security.

• Approved site plan for 192-unit residential development (7-0)
• Granted variance for building length (part of approval)
• Approved conditions including emergency access road use and security camera sharing
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications (2021-24 revised, 2021-35, and 2021-36). The agenda includes supporting documents such as photographs of similar homes and a planner's review for 1283 Springfield, indicating public hearings on variance requests.

• Application 2021-24 (revised)
• Application 2021-35
• Application 2021-36
• Exhibit photos of similar homes in neighborhood
• Planner's review for 1283 Springfield

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a painted mural on the side of a building at 1283 Springfield Avenue, determining it qualifies as a sign and requiring the image to remain as submitted. The board also approved a revised addition for 74 The Fellsway and carried a hearing for an addition at 5 Dogwood Lane to January 24, 2022.

• Approved mural/sign variance at 1283 Springfield Ave (7-0) with conditions: no exterior illumination, image as presented, maintenance within 90 days, cover within 24 hours if defaced with vulgar content
• Approved revised addition at 74 The Fellsway (7-0) reducing footprint and setback variances
• Carried hearing for addition at 5 Dogwood Lane to January 24, 2022 for applicant to explore options
• Accepted December 6, 2021 minutes as amended

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is holding a special meeting on December 9, 2020, at 7:00 pm, conducted remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda is procedural, providing public notice and instructions for remote participation; no specific substantive items are listed.

• Special meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency
• Public can join via Zoom link or phone
• Written questions/comments due 24 hours before meeting
• Contact: Diane Wolfe, Secretary, 908-665-2167

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a salary ordinance, a person-to-person liquor license transfer for M and M Liquors, and various other items including payments, permits, and a hazard mitigation plan. The agenda includes several documents for review, indicating a mix of routine administrative actions and specific approvals.

• Salary Ordinance 2021
• M and M Liquors person-to-person transfer 2021
• Rapid Pump request R2102024
• Bills Payable List 12/07/2021
• Union County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including a one-year agreement with GovPilot LLC, membership in the Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, a salary resolution for a youth basketball coach, payment of bills totaling $642,601.31, a liquor license transfer for M & M Liquor Store, adoption of the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, final payment for Firehouse HVAC replacement, and a requisition for wastewater treatment pumps. The council also introduced three ordinances amending fees and licenses, salary rates, and the police department code. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved GovPilot LLC agreement for one year (6-0)
• Approved GSMJIF membership for 2022-2024 (6-0)
• Approved salary for additional youth basketball coach (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $642,601.31 (6-0)
• Approved person-to-person transfer of M & M Liquor Store license (6-0)
• Adopted Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Approved final payment of $7,850 to Burlew Mechanical for Firehouse HVAC (6-0)
• Approved requisition up to $52,980 for wastewater treatment pumps (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications: BD-OF-ADJ-2020-26-EXT and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23-REV. The agenda includes revised plans and renderings for a property at 87 Laurel Ave, indicating a public hearing on variances for that site. The meeting materials are attached as exhibits.

• 87 Laurel Ave revised plans and renderings (front, side, rear, Inwood side)
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2020-26-EXT (extension request)
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23-REV (revision request)
• Building setback and building area exhibits for 87 Laurel Ave

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for additions at 888 Central Avenue and 304 Charnwood Road, granting the requested variances. It also granted a one-year extension of time until November 30, 2022, for the project at 2 Ridgeview Avenue. The public hearing for the new home at 87 Laurel Drive was carried to January 24, 2022, with no decision made.

• Approved Application #2021-33 for an addition at 888 Central Avenue, granting variances for rear-yard setbacks of 18.7 and 15.3 feet (required 40 feet).
• Approved Application #2021-34 for an addition at 304 Charnwood Road, granting variances for front-yard setback of 24.8 feet (required 40 feet) and side-yard setback of 10.1 feet (required 12 feet).
• Granted a one-year extension of time until November 30, 2022, for Application #2020-24 EXT at 2 Ridgeview Avenue.
• Carried the public hearing for Application #2021-23 (87 Laurel Drive) to January 24, 2022, with no vote taken.
• Accepted the minutes from the November 15, 2021 meeting as submitted.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine municipal actions, including payments for road improvements, change orders for construction projects, and a 2022 police contract. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a community development block grant and several resolutions related to shared services and grants. Most items are standard administrative approvals.

• 2022 police contract with agreement
• DLS Contracting road improvements payment 1
• DLS Fairview Ave change order 1
• Picerno-Giordano Lincoln Field payment 2 and change order 1
• Chapter 147 fees 11-23-2021

Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and a list of associated meeting materials. No specific discussion topics or decisions are detailed in the text.

• Review of meeting materials including BD-OF-ADJ-2021-33, 2021-34_2, and 2021-25
• Presentation regarding Pallant Family Home

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for home additions with variances: one at 888 Central Avenue (Pallant) and one at 304 Charnwood Road (Namini), both with conditions. Two other applications were carried to future meetings due to procedural issues. The meeting also included a review of a future hearing and miscellaneous business.

• Approved Pallant addition at 888 Central Ave with clerestory window condition (7-0)
• Approved Namini addition at 304 Charnwood Rd as testified (7-0)
• Carried Hiriyur application #2021-24 to Dec 13, 2021 (plans not submitted in time)
• Carried Kotte application #2021-25 to Jan 10, 2022 (notice failure)
• Accepted minutes from Nov 1, 2021

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan application from GH NP Central, LLC for 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The application, carried from October 19, 2021, seeks approval and variance relief for 10 carriage-house style and two apartment-style multi-family buildings. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Application #2021-03: 192 dwelling units in 12 buildings at 730 Central Ave and 111 Spring St
• Variance relief requested for A-4 Zone
• Professional reviews from Planner, Engineer, Police, and Fire Official
• Exhibits A-1 and A-2: renderings and overlay of proposed development
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom; public can join by phone or online

The Planning Board held a continued public hearing for a site plan application by GH NP Central, LLC to build 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street. The board heard testimony from the applicant's architect and engineer, addressed outstanding issues, and carried the hearing to December 14, 2021, without making a final decision. The board also approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting as amended.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 as amended (motion by Keane, second by Torsiello)
• Carried public hearing for Application #2021-03 to December 14, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-30, 31, and 32). The agenda includes the agenda document and meeting materials, but no specific details are provided in the text.

• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-30
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-31
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-32

The Board of Adjustment approved four applications: a new home at 34 Grant Avenue, a second-floor addition at 15 Grant Avenue, a deck and second curb cut at 70 Commonwealth, a fence at 160 Woodbine Circle, and an addition at 66 Colonial Way. All approvals were unanimous. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings and accepted minutes from October 18.

• Approved variance for new home at 34 Grant Avenue (3-0)
• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 15 Grant Avenue (6-0)
• Approved amended application for deck and second curb cut at 70 Commonwealth (7-0)
• Approved fence variance at 160 Woodbine Circle (7-0)
• Approved addition variance at 66 Colonial Way (7-0)

Board of Health

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, decisions, or discussions for this meeting.

The Board of Health unanimously accepted the sole bid from Animal Control Solutions for the 2022 animal control contract. They also decided to raise the Mobile Food Truck permit fee to $50 for each additional driver, effective January 2022. Two free COVID-19 booster shot clinics will be held at Borough Hall in November, with dates to be announced. No other substantive decisions were made; several reports were noted as not completed.

• Approved Animal Control Solutions contract for 2022 (unanimous)
• Set Mobile Food Truck permit fee at $50 per additional driver, effective January 2022
• Scheduled two free COVID-19 booster clinics at Borough Hall in November (dates TBD)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously accepted the sole bid from Animal Control Solutions for the 2022 animal control contract, expressing satisfaction with their service. They also decided to raise the Mobile Food Truck permit fee to $50 for each additional driver, effective January 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were noted as no further action needed or not completed.

• Approved Animal Control Solutions contract for 2022 (unanimous)
• Set Mobile Food Truck permit fee at $50 per additional driver, effective January 2022

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a proposal to extend outdoor dining and music provisions. The agenda also includes routine items such as the bills payable list and community activities, along with various contracts and applications for review.

• Extending outdoor dining and music provisions
• Koch Holdings Inc under St contract
• Top Line Construction Woodbine Cr 2021
• NPHS Bandwagon RA1154 app redacted
• Shining Stars Network RA1155 and RA1156 apps redacted

The Borough Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including extending outdoor dining for local businesses through May 1, 2022, and awarding a $366,627.67 contract to Top Line Construction Corporation for the NJDOT FY2021 Various Streets Project. The council also authorized the purchase of two police cars damaged in Hurricane Ida and approved payment of bills totaling $289,822.46. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved Resolution 2021-239 extending outdoor dining through May 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-245 awarding $366,627.67 contract to Top Line Construction for NJDOT FY2021 Various Streets Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-244 authorizing purchase of 2 police cars from Koch Holdings at 10% less than state contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-242 authorizing payment of bills totaling $289,822.46 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-243 filing CY2021/SFY2022 Best Practices Inventory Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-241 approving Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on November 20-21 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-240 salary resolution for youth basketball and TryCan staff (unanimous)
• Approved raffle requests for Our Lady of Peace, NPHS Bandwagon, Shining Stars Network, and NPHS PTSA (unanimous, with two abstentions)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review the GH-NP Central development application, which includes a revised site plan, architectural plans, and various professional reviews. The board will consider the application for a multi-family development, including an affordable housing component, with supporting documents on storm water management, traffic, and police and fire reviews.

• Review of GH-NP Central site plan application with revised plans dated 10.4.21
• Affordable housing rezoning ordinance from 2019-06 and settlement agreement from 04.02.2019
• Application for letter of interpretation/line verification
• Professional reviews from engineers, planners, fire official, and police
• Storm water management report and traffic statement

The Planning Board approved a resolution for New Providence Orthodontics' site plan and variance for wall and monument signs at 65 South Street. The board also held a public hearing for GH NP Central, LLC's application to build 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street, but did not vote on it; the hearing was carried to November 9, 2021. The board also approved the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting.

• Approved resolution for New Providence Orthodontics site plan and sign variance (6-0)
• Carried public hearing for GH NP Central, LLC 192-unit development to November 9, 2021
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-28 and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-29) and a planning review document for a grant. The agenda provides only document references, with no details on the nature of the applications or decisions. This appears to be a procedural meeting with materials to be reviewed on-site.

• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-28
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-29
• Planning review for grant (PLANNING-REVIEW-34-GRANT.PDF)

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications for properties on Grant Avenue. Application #2021-28 for a new home at 34 Grant Avenue was approved 4-3, and Application #2021-29 for a second-floor addition at 15 Grant Avenue was approved 6-1 with a condition to add windows. Both approvals will be memorialized in resolutions at the next meeting.

• Approved Application #2021-28 for new home at 34 Grant Avenue (4-3)
• Approved Application #2021-29 for second-floor addition at 15 Grant Avenue with condition to add windows on left side (6-1)
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2021

Borough Council

The agenda consists of a list of bills payable and various administrative documents for review. The items include various vendor payments, license amendments, and tax overpayment records.

• Bills payable list for October 12, 2021
• Cancellation of Elkwood Sec 2 and Downtown Streetscape Phase II
• Amendment to Murray Hill Inn license for 2021-2022
• Review of tax overpayment records

The Borough Council appointed Kristina Kubala as a probationary police officer and approved a consent agenda including resolutions for tax refunds, grant cancellations, bill payments, and contract awards. The council also discussed extending outdoor dining to May 1, 2022, but took no formal action.

• Appointed Kristina Kubala as probationary police officer (unanimous)
• Approved $1,733,881.36 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds for 890 Mountain Avenue LLC (unanimous)
• Refunded $3,426.00 in overpaid taxes (unanimous)
• Cancelled remaining grant balances for 2017 NJDOT Elkwood Ave and Downtown Streetscape Phase II (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Lee as part-time Municipal Alliance Coordinator (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 2021-153 for Murray Hill Inn liquor license (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to The Rodgers Group LLC for police accreditation services (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-25, 26, and 27). The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no other details provided.

• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-25
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-26
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-27

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for residential variances. The first, for 21 Kline Boulevard, allows a modular home replacement with a front-yard setback variance and removal of a shed. The second, for 19 Hickson Drive, permits a one-story addition with rear- and side-yard setback variances. Both approvals are subject to conditions and will be memorialized in resolutions at the next meeting.

• Approved application #2021-26 for 21 Kline Boulevard (7-0) with conditions: wall sconce lights instead of flood lights, and removal of the smaller shed
• Approved application #2021-27 for 19 Hickson Drive (7-0) for a one-story addition with rear- and side-yard setback variances
• Carried application #2021-25 for 38 Bergen Road to November 15, 2021, due to lack of proper notice to property owners
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2021, as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amending a bond ordinance, setting train lot permit fees, and authorizing the sale of property on 5th Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as bills payable and various departmental reports.

• Ordinance 2021-15 amending bond ordinance 2015-3
• Ordinance 2021-16 regarding train lots permit year
• Resolution 2021-17 authorizing sale of property on 5th St
• Emergency sewer repairs contract
• NJDOT Safe Routes to School grant agreement

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances: amending a bond ordinance to reallocate funds, re-establishing the calendar year for parking permits, and authorizing the sale of a strip of land on Fifth Street. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for salaries, bill payments totaling $407,175.20, a road closure agreement, a carpet purchase, Safe Routes to School grants, emergency sewer repairs, and a final payment for tennis court resurfacing. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the raffle request.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15 amending bond ordinance 2015-03 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-16 re-establishing parking permit calendar year (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-17 authorizing sale of Lot 12, Block 153 to Mr. Baldwin (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-222 salary resolution for basketball officials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-223 authorizing payment of bills totaling $407,175.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-224 road closure agreement with Union County for events (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-225 purchase order for carpet up to $8,437.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-229 final payment of $36,863.00 for tennis court resurfacing (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The agenda contains several case files and exhibits related to property developments, including renderings and tree protection plans. The specific details of the proposed changes or decisions are contained within the attached individual case documents.

• Review of planners' review for 87 Laurel Drive
• Examination of building setbacks and elevations
• Review of tree protection and removal/replacement plans

The Board of Adjustment approved amended site plan for Murray Hill Hospitality, variances for Skotarczak, Baldwin, and Mittal, and a one-year extension for Estep. Two public hearings (Hiriyur and Adams) were carried to future dates without decisions.

• Approved amended site plan for Murray Hill Hospitality (7-0)
• Approved front porch variance for Skotarczak (4-0)
• Approved addition/deck variance for Baldwin (4-0)
• Approved deck variance for Mittal (4-0)
• Granted one-year extension for Estep (6-0)
• Carried Hiriyur hearing to Nov 15, 2021
• Carried Adams hearing to Dec 6, 2021

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review two items: a second planner's review for New Providence Orthodontics and the PB-2021-01 application, which has a revised version dated 9.7.21. The agenda includes only these materials and no other substantive items.

• New Providence Orthodontics second planner's review (9.17.21)
• PB-2021-01 application
• PB-2021-01 revised 9.7.21

The Planning Board approved a resolution for Crown Castle to construct a 75-ft wireless tower at 41 Spring Street, replacing an existing tower at 111 Spring Street, with an amendment ensuring no gap in coverage. The Board also approved a revised sign plan for New Providence Orthodontics at 65 South Street, allowing a monument or freestanding pylon sign and a reduced wall sign, with conditions. The meeting was held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Approved Crown Castle tower replacement resolution (6-0)
• Approved orthodontics sign application with conditions (6-1, Keane opposed)
• Approved August 10, 2021 minutes
• Reviewed and accepted 2020 Planning Board Year in Review and Board of Adjustment Annual Report

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine municipal actions, including the sale of property on 5th Street, an amendment to a 2015 bond ordinance, and authorization to bid on NJDOT street improvements. The agenda also includes several resolutions and reports, such as the annual audit certification, a corrective action plan, and various personnel and financial items. Most items appear to be standard administrative matters, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Authorization for sale of property on 5th St
• Amending bond ordinance 2015-3
• Authorization to bid NJDOT FY2021 various streets (NPT017)
• Animal control solutions contract for 2022-2024
• Certify annual audit for 2020

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances: one amending the alarm systems code (2021-13) and one prohibiting improper waste disposal (2021-14), both by 5-0 votes. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for emergency repairs, a school parking agreement, an animal control contract, tax refunds, and payment of $2,523,893.29 in bills. Introductions were made for ordinances on parking permits, a bond amendment for a traffic light repair, and the sale of a borough-owned property at 1 5th Street for $1.00. No substantive decisions were made beyond these actions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13 amending alarm systems code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-14 prohibiting improper waste disposal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-219 authorizing payment of $2,523,893.29 in bills
• Approved Resolution 2021-215 for animal control contract at $19,200/year (2022-2024)
• Approved Resolution 2021-214 for school parking lot use agreement
• Approved Resolution 2021-213 authorizing emergency repairs at Central and Division Avenues
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-17 to sell property at 1 5th Street for $1.00
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-15 to reappropriate bond funds for traffic light repair

Borough Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

The Borough Council held a work session with no formal votes or resolutions adopted. Members discussed standard operating procedures, committee appointments and relevance, and various updates including Hurricane Ida recovery, early voting relocation, and public safety initiatives. No substantive decisions were made.

• Discussed SOPs for employee supervision, advisory committees, and community events (no action)
• Reviewed Resolution 2021-052 on advisory board/committee appointments (no action)
• Discussed live streaming of council meetings and public comment process (no action)
• Discussed Hurricane Ida recovery and special pickup of damaged items (no action)
• Noted early voting moved from senior center to Borough hall due to flooding (no action)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications, one of which is a revised version of a prior case. The agenda is minimal and contains only procedural items, with the substantive details available in the linked PDF documents.

• Revised application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-21
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-22

The Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a front porch addition at 59 Glenbrook Road, a revised addition and deck at 79 Livingston Avenue with conditions, and a revised deck at 2 Pearl Street. All approvals were unanimous. The Board also reviewed the 2020 Annual Report and approved the August 16, 2021 minutes.

• Approved front porch addition at 59 Glenbrook Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised addition/deck at 79 Livingston Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved revised deck at 2 Pearl Street (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2020 Annual Report and found acceptable
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, hearing public comments, and reviewing reports. Key items include reviewing bids for animal control services, discussing meeting formats, and receiving updates on COVID-19 activity from the health director.

• Review bids for animal control services
• Discuss mobile truck fees and background checks for drivers
• Review animal control reports for July and August 2021
• Receive health director's report on COVID-19 activity
• Review inspector and financial reports for July and August

Borough Council

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending the Vehicles and Traffic code, despite public concerns about speed limit changes on Fairview Avenue. The council also approved a consent agenda of 27 items, including a $13.3 million bill payment, a $71,330 body-worn camera grant, and a recycling contract extension. Two ordinances were introduced: one amending the alarm systems code and another prohibiting improper waste disposal.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending Vehicles and Traffic code (5-0)
• Approved $13,343,234.33 in bills payable (consent agenda)
• Accepted $71,330 body-worn camera grant (consent agenda)
• Extended recycling contract with Giordano Company through Dec 31, 2022 (consent agenda)
• Approved $49,552 for fire department turnout gear (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-13 amending alarm systems code
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-14 prohibiting improper waste disposal
• Approved $72,711.39 purchase order for sidewalk repairs (consent agenda)

Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. The available documents include materials related to Murray-Hill Hospitality LLC.

• Review of meeting materials regarding Murray-Hill Hospitality LLC

The Board of Adjustment approved an amended application for Murray Hill Hospitality, LLC (Moe's Bistro at the Murray Hill Inn) for a roof already constructed over the deck, plus four ceiling fans with lights, two additional downward lights, an exit sign, and light entertainment by one performer until 9:30 p.m. The approval allows year-round deck use as weather permits, with no external heat sources and curtains used only on two sides for sun shading. The board also approved amended resolutions for fence and addition variances at 305 Runnymede Parkway and 77 Commonwealth Avenue, and carried the Hasenkopf application to November 1, 2021.

• Approved amended Moe's Bistro application for roof, fans, lights, exit sign, and music (6-0)
• Approved amended resolution for fence at 305 Runnymede Parkway (6-0)
• Approved addition variance at 77 Commonwealth Avenue (3-0)
• Carried Hasenkopf application #2021-13 to November 1, 2021
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2021
• Agreed to continue remote meetings through October 4, 2021

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a conditional use and site plan for a 75-foot wireless telecommunications facility at 41 Spring Street, replacing the existing tower at 111 Spring Street. The approval includes conditions on generator testing, fence maintenance, and removal of the old tower within six months of the new tower becoming operational or by December 31, 2022, whichever is sooner. The vote was 7-0. The resolution will be memorialized at the next meeting on September 21, 2021.

• Approved Crown Castle Towers application #2021-02 for a 75-ft wireless facility at 41 Spring St (7-0)
• Condition: generator testing restricted to normal business hours
• Condition: fence maintenance required, materials/color subject to approval by Director of Planning and Development
• Condition: existing tower at 111 Spring St removed within 6 months of new tower operational or by Dec 31, 2022, whichever sooner
• Carried New Providence Orthodontics application #2021-01 to September 21, 2021, without testimony
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 (amended) and June 8, 2021, with Mayor Morgan abstaining

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider agenda items and meeting materials, including a revised plan submission for the property at 77 Commonwealth Avenue. The agenda lists no specific public hearings or decisions beyond the review of these documents.

• Review of revised plans for 77 Commonwealth Avenue

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications for new construction or additions, denied one application for a home addition, and carried two hearings to September 13, 2021. The board also discussed a site plan amendment for a restaurant roof that was already constructed without approval.

• Approved variance for new home at 31 Vista Lane (7-0)
• Approved variance for front porch and second-floor addition at 140 Livingston Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 98 Evergreen Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for fence at 305 Runnymede Parkway (7-0)
• Denied variance for addition and deck at 79 Livingston Avenue (4-3)
• Carried hearing for deck at 2 Pearl Street to September 13, 2021
• Carried hearing for addition at 77 Commonwealth Avenue to September 13, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider applications and revised plans for a property at 77 Commonwealth. The agenda includes several items (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-17, 18, and 20) and revised plans dated 7.15.21, indicating a public hearing or discussion on these matters.

• Revised plans for 77 Commonwealth (dated 7.15.21)
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-17
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-18
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-20

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications: a new home at 31 Vista Lane, a shed at 21 Dogwood Lane, a front porch and second-floor addition at 140 Livingston Avenue (with the wraparound porch eliminated), and an addition at 98 Evergreen Avenue (with a condition to add windows). A fence application at 305 Runnymede Parkway was also approved. All approvals were unanimous except where noted, and resolutions will be memorialized at the next meeting.

• Approved new home variance at 31 Vista Lane (7-0, resolution to be memorialized)
• Approved shed variance at 21 Dogwood Lane (6-0)
• Approved front porch and second-floor addition at 140 Livingston Avenue, with wraparound porch eliminated (7-0)
• Approved addition at 98 Evergreen Avenue, with condition to add windows to right elevation (7-0)
• Approved 6-foot fence at 305 Runnymede Parkway, with brown wood fence and shrubs (7-0)
• Carried application #2021-14 (79 Livingston Avenue) to September 13, 2021
• Carried application #2021-21 (2 Pearl Street) from July 12, 2021
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2021

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a variety of items, including a traffic speed limit change for Central Union, tax title lien redemption, and approval of bills payable. The agenda includes several public hearings and resolutions, but the specific actions are not detailed in the provided text.

• Traffic speed limits on Central Union
• Tax title lien redemption for 4 Darby Ct
• Bills payable list for July 20, 2021
• Private donation grant (CHP 159)
• Union County open space preservation

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 18 items, including resolutions to pay $4,073,187.83 in bills, appoint Joseph Broccoli as Electrical Inspector, and authorize purchases of public works vehicles and equipment. They also introduced an ordinance to lower speed limits on Central and Union Avenues. All actions were approved unanimously, with Councilman Cumiskey absent.

• Approved Resolution 2021-179 authorizing payment of bills totaling $4,073,187.83.
• Approved Resolution 2021-181 appointing Joseph Broccoli as Electrical Inspector effective August 2.
• Approved Resolution 2021-188 for two public works vehicles not to exceed $92,804.25.
• Approved Resolution 2021-189 for a replacement truck with hook loader not to exceed $238,292.16.
• Approved Resolution 2021-190 awarding odor control chemicals contract to Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC not to exceed $107,920.00.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-12 to reduce speed limits on Central Ave and Union Ave to 25-30 mph.
• Approved Resolution 2021-183 authorizing fireworks agreement with Garden State Fireworks for National Night Out.
• Approved Resolution 2021-178 refunding $166,315.40 tax lien redemption for 4 Darby Court.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review two applications, one of which involves a property at 77 Commonwealth Avenue. The agenda lists only the applications and supporting documents, with no indication of public hearings or other business.

• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-15
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-16
• Planner review for 77 Commonwealth Avenue dated 2021-06-18

The Board of Adjustment approved Benjamin Lee's application for a shed at 21 Dogwood Lane, granting a variance for the 1-foot setback from the required 6 feet. The board also carried the hearing for Michael Calandrillo's addition at 77 Commonwealth Avenue to August 2, 2021, to allow for revised plans. The resolution for Chris and Sue Malley's new home at 31 Vista Lane was deferred for attorney review, and the Hasenkopf application was carried to August 16, 2021.

• Approved Benjamin Lee's shed variance at 21 Dogwood Lane with a 1-foot setback, memorialized at the next meeting
• Carried Michael Calandrillo's addition hearing at 77 Commonwealth Avenue to August 2, 2021, for revised roof plans
• Deferred resolution for Chris and Sue Malley's new home at 31 Vista Lane pending attorney review
• Carried David and Jacque Hasenkopf's addition hearing at 38 Woodbine Circle to August 16, 2021
• Approved minutes from the June 28, 2021, special meeting as submitted

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is holding a virtual meeting to approve minutes, receive communications from Animal Control Solutions, and discuss old and new business. The agenda includes reports from the health director, health inspector, public health nurse, and secretary's financial reports for May and June 2020.

• Approval of minutes from May 6th, 2020
• Communications from Animal Control Solutions for May and June 2020
• Publishing of the 2020-01 Resolution
• Secretary's financial reports for May 2020 and June 2020 (no report for June)

The Board of Health approved the May 5, 2021 minutes and noted no further action needed on animal control, inspector, and secretary reports. Claudia Cattano was appointed as a new alternate member, and the board agreed to meet in person starting September 1, 2021.

• Approved May 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted animal control reports for April–June 2021 with no further action
• Accepted inspector reports for May–June 2021 with no further action
• Accepted secretary financial reports for April–June 2021 with no further action
• Agreed to hold in-person meetings starting September 1, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications (2021-12, 2021-13, 2021-14) for zoning variances or other relief. The agenda lists supporting documents including revised plans for 17 Kline and a planner's review, but provides no details on the specific requests.

• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-12
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-13
• Application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-14
• Revised plans for 17 Kline dated 5.26.21
• Exhibit A-1 on corner lots with vinyl fences

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the May 5, 2021 minutes and received reports from Animal Control, Health Inspector, and Secretary, all with no further action needed. Claudia Cattano was appointed as the 2nd Alternate by the Council and welcomed. The board agreed to hold its September 1st meeting in person.

• Approved May 5, 2021 minutes (motion by Chris Stieh, seconded by Dr. Robinson)
• Appointed Claudia Cattano as 2nd Alternate (by Council)
• Agreed to meet in person for September 1st meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, various licenses for businesses and events, and several contracts and payments. The agenda includes a mix of routine approvals and specific project-related actions, such as a stop intersection at Magnolia and a streetscape payment.

• American Rescue Plan funding 2021
• Stop intersection at Magnolia
• Streetscape payment to A A Berms LLC (final)
• Licenses for Allycat LLC, Bistro 73, M and M Liquor (2021-2022)
• Contract payments for Lincoln Field (Picerno Giordano Const) and Collier Road DOT engineering

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-11 adding a stop sign at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road. It also approved a consent agenda of 16 resolutions, including applying for American Rescue Plan funds, appointing a part-time program coordinator and a police patrolman, issuing liquor licenses, and approving payments and engineering contracts. Councilman Cumiskey abstained from the vote on Resolution 2021-173 due to a possible conflict of interest.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 adding a stop sign at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-166 to apply for and accept American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Approved Resolution 2021-162 appointing Arthi Shri Selvaraj as part-time Program Coordinator
• Approved Resolution 2021-169 appointing Kevin Gutierrez as Patrolman Step 9 in the Police Department
• Approved Resolution 2021-170, 2021-171, 2021-172 issuing liquor licenses to Dunn, Gibbons & Dunn, Bistro 73, and Allycat, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 2021-167 authorizing payment of bills totaling $764,851.87
• Approved Resolution 2021-173 accepting Colliers Engineering proposal for NJDOT roadway improvements (Cumiskey abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-176 approving partial payment of $145,211.50 for Lincoln Field turf project

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to review revised plans for a property, likely at 31 Vista, as indicated by the planner's review document. The agenda includes exhibits such as front and landscape renderings. This is a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance or site plan application.

• Review of revised plans for 31 Vista
• Exhibit A-15: front rendering
• Exhibit A-16: landscape rendering
• Exhibit A-14: front-side rendering
• Planner's review of revised plans dated 6.22.21

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application for a new home at 31 Vista Lane, with conditions including a roof over the side door, screening for the air conditioning condenser, lighting restrictions, and tree protection. The application for 17 Kline Boulevard was approved, while the hearing for 79 Livingston Avenue was carried to August 2, 2021.

• Approved application #2021-06 for new home at 17 Kline Boulevard (6-0)
• Approved application #2021-09 for new home at 31 Vista Lane with conditions (7-0)
• Carried hearing for 79 Livingston Avenue addition to August 2, 2021
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications, including one with revised plans. The agenda includes only the agenda document and meeting materials, with no other listed business.

• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-14
• Review of revised plans for application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-09

The Board of Adjustment approved a preliminary and final site plan for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue, with conditions including a turning lane, sign modifications, and access restrictions. The Board also approved a fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road, amended to a brown color. A resolution for a new home at 17 Kline Boulevard was tabled for the next meeting. Two public hearings were carried to a special meeting on June 28, 2021.

• Approved CCRC site plan at 575 Mountain Avenue with conditions (4-0)
• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road, color changed to brown (5-0)
• Tabled resolution for new home at 17 Kline Boulevard to next meeting
• Carried hearing for 79 Livingston Avenue to June 28 special meeting
• Carried hearing for 31 Vista Lane to June 28 special meeting

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a ban on cannabis businesses, road improvement contracts, and an extension of outdoor dining and music provisions. The agenda includes several liquor license renewals and a settlement with NJ American Water.

• Banning cannabis businesses in the borough
• DLS Contracting road improvements contract
• Extending outdoor dining and music provisions
• NJ American Water Co settlement and release
• Multiple liquor license renewals (Murray Hill Inn, Providence Liquors, Wine Outlet)

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-08, prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses within New Providence. It also awarded a $815,058.51 contract to DLS Contracting Inc. for road improvements on Brookside Drive, Glenbrook Road, Fairview Avenue, and Elkwood Avenue, and approved a $54,990 settlement with New Jersey American Water for restoration work on Runnymede Parkway. Ordinance 2021-10 was withdrawn due to an error, and a replacement, Ordinance 2021-11, was introduced to add a STOP sign at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08, prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses in the borough.
• Withdrew Ordinance 2021-10 (Vehicles and Traffic) due to incorrect listing of two STOP signs.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-11, adding a STOP sign at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road Southbound.
• Awarded contract to DLS Contracting Inc. for road improvements on Brookside Drive, Glenbrook Road, Fairview Avenue, and Elkwood Avenue, in the amount of $815,058.51.
• Authorized settlement with New Jersey American Water for $54,990 for restoration work on Runnymede Parkway.
• Approved payment of bills payable list totaling $764,851.87.
• Approved issuance of plenary retail distribution licenses to Providence Liquors, Inc. and Wine Outlet LLC, and plenary retail consumption licenses to Porto Heli Inc. and Murray Hill Inn License Services, LLC.
• Approved purchase of one police vehicle from Koch Holdings Inc. for $32,327.

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a revised application (PB-2021-01) that includes conceptual site plans and signage exhibits. The agenda lists only this application and its supporting documents, with no other substantive items.

• Revised application PB-2021-01
• Conceptual site plan dated 12.3.13
• Three wall sign exhibits
• One monument sign exhibit

The Planning Board carried the New Providence Orthodontics site plan and variance application to July 6, 2021, after revised plans were deemed incomplete. The Board also reopened a discussion on downtown signage, deciding to have three members review other towns' ordinances and create a comparison matrix, while enforcement letters may be sent to businesses in violation.

• Carried New Providence Orthodontics application #2021-01 to July 6, 2021 (incomplete plans)
• Reopened discussion on wall signs, window signs, banners, and string lights
• Assigned Castagna, Keane, and Cumiskey to review other towns' ordinances and create a matrix
• Agreed to consider enforcement letters to businesses violating sign ordinance
• Amended March 16, 2021 minutes to correct planner's testimony about Barth's Market

Board of Adjustment

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Adjustment approved a preliminary and final site plan for a continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue, subject to memorialization at the next meeting. It also approved several residential variance applications, including additions, a deck, a pavilion, and a fence replacement, with conditions. One application was carried to a future meeting for additional information.

• Approved CCRC site plan at 575 Mountain Avenue (resolution to be memorialized next meeting)
• Approved addition at 138 Passaic Street (7-0)
• Approved addition at 64 Whitman Drive (7-0)
• Approved deck at 14 Slope Drive (7-0)
• Approved pavilion at 37 Pine Court (6-0)
• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road with condition for dark wood color (7-0)
• Approved new home at 17 Kline Boulevard with conditions (7-0)
• Carried hearing for addition at 38 Woodbine Circle to July 12, 2021

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider a bond ordinance, several traffic-related ordinances, and various contracts and payments. The agenda includes items such as a bond ordinance, turning prohibitions, a stop intersection, and a streetscape payment. Also on the agenda are routine items like bills payable, summer help, and library aid.

• 2021-07 Bond Ordinance
• 2021-09 Turn Prohibited
• 2021-10 Stop Intersection Magnolia Valentine
• A A Berms LLC Streetscape Payment 4
• Towing Vendors 2021-2024

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances: a $2,472,200 bond ordinance (issuing $2,348,000 in bonds) for various capital improvements, and an ordinance amending traffic regulations with turn prohibitions on Fairview Avenue. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for tax refunds, bill payments, engineering services, and other routine items, and discussed extending outdoor dining and purchasing a new clock for Veteran's Park.

• Adopted bond ordinance 2021-07 for $2,472,200 capital improvements (6-0)
• Adopted traffic ordinance 2021-09 with Fairview Avenue turn prohibitions (6-0)
• Approved $5,945,765.31 in bill payments (consent agenda)
• Approved $97,662.02 partial payment to AA Berms for downtown project
• Approved $179,487.00 partial payment to Shore Top for tennis court resurfacing
• Approved engineering services for Union/Central traffic review and Balcom/Spring pedestrian crossing
• Approved towing operator licenses for June 1, 2021–May 31, 2024
• Introduced ordinance 2021-10 adding stop signs at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance application for a property at 31 Vista Lane. The agenda includes exhibits related to tree removal, landscaping, filed maps, renderings, and compliance with rear yard and hip roof requirements. The board will review the application and planner's review.

• Variance application for 31 Vista Lane
• Tree removal and landscaping plan (Exhibit A-1)
• Filed maps (Exhibits A-2 and A-3)
• Rear yard compliance and hip roof details (Exhibits A-10, A-11)
• Planner's review dated 2021-05-04

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Joel Morales to build a 16-foot-high pavilion at 37 Pine Court, exceeding the 14-foot limit, with the condition that it never be enclosed. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Ammitzboll opposed. The Board also reviewed three resolutions for additions at 138 Passaic Street, 64 Whitman Drive, and 14 Slope Drive, which will be memorialized at the next meeting. The hearing for the Malley application at 31 Vista Lane was carried to June 7, 2021, without further notice.

• Approved Morales pavilion height variance (16 ft vs 14 ft max) at 37 Pine Court, 6-1, with condition it never be enclosed
• Carried Malley new home application at 31 Vista Lane to June 7, 2021, no further notice
• Carried Leke Construction hearing at 17 Kline Boulevard to June 7, 2021, no further notice
• Memorialized resolutions for additions at 138 Passaic Street, 64 Whitman Drive, and 14 Slope Drive at next meeting
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2021, as submitted

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider routine resolutions and payments, including traffic speed limits, distracted driving and drunk driving enforcement programs, and emergency fire truck repairs. The agenda also includes several interlocal agreements and community activity items.

• Emergency fire truck repairs
• Traffic speed limits resolution
• Distracted driving crackdown program
• Drunk driving enforcement program
• FY2022 Municipal Alliance program

The Borough Council withdrew Ordinance 2021-06 (Vehicles and Traffic) to allow for proper engineering evaluation and certification. The council approved a consent agenda including a $6,742,015.65 bills payable list, several budget revenue insertions, and appointments, with two members abstaining on the salary resolution due to conflict of interest. No public comments were made.

• Withdrew Ordinance 2021-06 (Vehicles and Traffic) (unanimous)
• Approved $6,742,015.65 bills payable list (consent agenda)
• Approved salary resolution for summer camp staff (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved website upgrade agreement with Munission, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Gregory Miller to Patrolman Step Nine (consent agenda)
• Approved emergency repairs for fire department ladder truck (consent agenda)
• Approved appointment of Michelle Zack as DeCorso Center coordinator (consent agenda)
• Approved requests to advertise for Program Coordinator and Electrical Subcode Official (consent agenda)

Board of Health

This is a procedural agenda for the New Providence Board of Health meeting on May 6, 2021. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials, including a sunshine notice for a Zoom meeting. No substantive items are detailed.

• Agenda for public meeting
• Sunshine notice for Zoom meeting

The New Providence Board of Health meeting on May 5, 2021, was largely informational, with no formal votes taken. Members discussed a proposed tattoo parlor at 1312 Springfield Avenue, noting no approval has been granted due to strict codes. The board also discussed billing 13 restaurants $35.00 per month for the remaining 7 months of the year, after they were charged $147.00 for their yearly permit. The health director reported a new program to vaccinate homebound residents, with 10 visits made and 2 refusals.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 (motion by Dr. Lake, seconded by Dr. Nelson)
• No action taken on Animal Control Solutions reports for March and April 2021
• Discussed billing 13 restaurants $35.00/month for remaining 7 months after $147.00 yearly permit charge
• Discussed tattoo parlor application at 1312 Springfield Avenue; no approval granted
• Discussed marijuana dispensary review timeline extended by council
• Health director to start vaccinating homebound residents; 10 visited, 2 refused

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes taken. Members discussed a proposed tattoo parlor at 1312 Springfield Avenue, noting that no approval has been granted due to strict codes. They also reviewed the council's steps to delay decisions on a marijuana dispensary and discussed billing 13 restaurants $35 per month for the remaining 7 months of the year for their permits. The board approved the minutes from March 3, 2021.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 (motion by Dr. Lake, seconded by Dr. Nelson)
• Discussed tattoo parlor proposal at 1312 Springfield Avenue; no approval granted
• Discussed billing 13 restaurants $35/month for remaining 7 months of the year
• Discussed council's steps to extend review time for marijuana dispensary options

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses and a site plan for New Providence Orthodontics. The agenda includes supporting documents for these items, indicating they are the focus of the meeting.

• Ordinance 2021-08: Prohibition of cannabis businesses
• New Providence Orthodontics site plan review
• Exhibit A-1: New Prov Ortho Steck slides
• Planner's review of orthodontics proposal dated 4.5.21
• PB-2021-01 document

The Planning Board carried the application by New Providence Orthodontics, LLC for site plan and variance approval for wall and monument signs at 65 South Street to June 8, 2021, after board members and staff raised concerns about the number and consistency of signs. The board also voted to send a letter to the Borough Council finding Ordinance 2021-08, which prohibits all cannabis businesses, consistent with the Master Plan. The minutes were approved as submitted.

• Carried sign variance hearing for New Providence Orthodontics to June 8, 2021
• Approved Master Plan consistency letter for cannabis prohibition ordinance 2021-08 (6-1, Keane opposed)
• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes as submitted

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-08, 10, and 11). The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials; no specific details are provided in the text.

• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-08
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-10
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-11

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a bathroom addition for the Magistros, a home renovation with variances for the McGills, and a deck for Steven Kim. All approvals were unanimous and resolutions will be passed at the next meeting. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings and discussed communication items.

• Approved bathroom addition for Magistros at 138 Passaic St (unanimous)
• Approved McGill home addition with rear-yard setback and building coverage variances (unanimous)
• Approved Kim deck with rear-yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance to ban cannabis, a bond ordinance, and the final adoption of the 2021 budget. The agenda also includes various resolutions and agreements, such as traffic changes, community pool and fitness agreements, and the sale of assets.

• Bond Ordinance 2021-07
• Banning Cannabis 2021
• 2021 Budget by Title and SID Budget Final Adoption
• Traffic speed limits and turn prohibitions
• Community pool swimming agreement and fitness community use of parks

The Borough Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget, which raises taxes on the average assessed home by 2.95%. The council also tabled Ordinance 2021-06 (a speed limit change) pending review of a state statute, and introduced several ordinances, including one to prohibit cannabis businesses. A consent agenda with 16 items was approved, covering resolutions and introductions.

• Adopted 2021 municipal budget (Resolution 2021-107) with 2.95% tax increase for average home
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-06 (Vehicles and Traffic speed limit change) pending review of NJ statute
• Adopted 2021 Special Improvement District budget (Resolution 2021-108)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-07: $2,472,200 bond ordinance for capital improvements
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-08: prohibiting all cannabis businesses in the borough
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-09: amending traffic code
• Approved consent agenda (Resolutions 2021-109 through 2021-120) including appointments, agreements, and bill payments
• Authorized bidding for wastewater treatment chemicals

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment holds a special virtual meeting to consider resolutions and public hearings. The main item is a continued hearing for a proposed continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue, seeking site plan approval and multiple variances. The board will also review several residential variance applications and preview hearings scheduled for May 3.

• Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC: preliminary/final site plan for CCRC at 575 Mountain Ave, with ~554 independent living units and ~108 health care units; seeks variances for a monument sign, lighting (1.8 vs 0.5 footcandles), and driveway modifications.
• David and Edith Rosciszewski: extension request for addition at 11 Edward Court (side-yard setback 7.9 ft vs 17.04 ft required).
• Kevin Cornel: application #2021-07 to relocate structure at 30 Edgewood Ave (lot size 9,831 sq ft vs 15,000 sq ft required).
• Christopher Thomas Gilbertson: revised application #2021-04REV for addition at 84 Charnwood Rd (front-yard setback 35.1 ft vs 40 ft required).
• Review of May 3 hearings: additions at 138 Passaic St, 64 Whitman Dr, and deck at 14 Slope Dr.

The Board of Adjustment approved the Redwood-ERC application for a continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue, with conditions including relocation of a monument sign, installation of security gates, and extended landscaping jurisdiction. Three smaller variance applications for additions were also approved. The meeting was largely a public hearing for the CCRC project, which was carried from previous sessions.

• Approved Redwood-ERC CCRC site plan with conditions (6-1)
• Approved extension of time for Rosciszewski addition at 11 Edward Court
• Approved variance for Cornel structure relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue
• Approved variance for Gilbertson addition at 84 Charnwood Road
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2021, with corrections

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider applications for 17 Kline Place and 30 Edgewood Avenue, as well as a request for a time extension from 11 Edward Court. The agenda includes planner reviews and exhibits for these properties. The meeting is a regular session of the board.

• 17 Kline Place application with planner review
• 30 Edgewood Avenue application with planner review
• 11 Edward Court request for extension of time
• Exhibit A-1 photo array of existing conditions
• Exhibit A-2 property analysis exhibit

The Board of Adjustment approved a front-yard setback variance for a deck at 31 Commonwealth Avenue, with a correction to the resolution language. It also granted a one-year extension of time to June 2022 for a construction project at 11 Edward Court. The hearing for a new home at 17 Kline Boulevard was carried to May 17, 2021, and the hearing for a house relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue was closed with discussion but no vote. The Board approved an addition at 84 Charnwood Road with conditions.

• Approved deck variance at 31 Commonwealth Ave (6-0)
• Granted one-year extension to June 2022 for 11 Edward Court (7-0)
• Carried hearing for 17 Kline Blvd new home to May 17, 2021
• Closed hearing for 30 Edgewood Ave house relocation; no vote
• Approved addition at 84 Charnwood Rd with conditions (7-0)

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an amendment to increase the Open Space Trust Fund, a COLA index rate adjustment, and changes to traffic speed limits. The agenda also includes appointments, grant requests, and various proclamations. Most items are routine municipal business.

• Open Space Trust Fund amendment increase
• COLA index rate adjustment
• Traffic speed limits ordinance
• Class III Special Police Officer appointment for Carovillano
• Affordable housing agreement with CGP and H LLC

The Borough Council discussed two state bills. They unanimously supported Senate Bill 3522, which would separate state and local pension funds, and will place a resolution on the April 27 agenda. They also agreed to introduce an ordinance prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses, with the Borough Attorney to prepare it. No formal votes were taken at this conference meeting.

• Supported Senate Bill 3522 (PERS split) — resolution to be placed on April 27 agenda
• Agreed to introduce ordinance prohibiting all cannabis businesses — attorney to prepare

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a request for an extension of time related to a property at 25 Fairmount. The agenda includes supporting documents such as aerial views and neighborhood photos. The meeting appears to focus on this single application.

• Extension of time request for 25 Fairmount
• Aerial view of property exhibit
• Neighborhood photos exhibits

The Board of Adjustment granted a time extension for a subdivision at 25 Fairmount Road, approved a deck at 31 Commonwealth Avenue with conditions, and carried a hearing for a house addition at 84 Charnwood Road to April 19, 2021, to allow the applicants to review alternative roof designs. The board also reviewed upcoming applications and approved the minutes from the March 29 special meeting.

• Granted extension of time to September 1, 2021 for subdivision at 25 Fairmount Road (7-0)
• Approved deck application at 31 Commonwealth Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Carried hearing for addition at 84 Charnwood Road to April 19, 2021
• Approved minutes from March 29, 2021 special meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special virtual meeting to decide on two applications for new homes that require variances from lot size, width, and driveway rules, and to continue a public hearing for a large continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue. The board will also review upcoming hearings for a home addition and a deck, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Application #2021-01: New home at 106 Commonwealth Avenue, lot 13,000 sq ft (min 15,000), width 65 ft (min 110), driveway 20 ft (max 18).
• Application #2021-02: New home at 76 Brookside Drive, lot 13,533 sq ft (min 15,000), width 79.42 ft (min 110).
• Application #2020-43: CCRC at 575 Mountain Avenue, 6 buildings, 554 independent living units, 108 health care units; variances for sign, lighting, driveway.
• Application #2021-04: Addition at 84 Charnwood Road, front setback 35.1 ft (min 40), side setbacks 6.9/8.7 ft (min 17.4), driveway 1 ft from property line (min 6).
• Application #2021-05: Deck at 31 Commonwealth Avenue, front setback 20 ft (min 40).

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for new home construction that required variances from zoning requirements. Application #2021-01 for 106 Commonwealth Avenue and Application #2021-02 for 76 Brookside Drive were both approved. The public hearing for the proposed continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue was continued to a special meeting on April 26, 2021, with no final decision made.

• Approved Application #2021-01 for a new home at 106 Commonwealth Avenue, granting variances for lot size, lot width, and driveway width.
• Approved Application #2021-02 for a new home at 76 Brookside Drive, granting variances for lot size and lot width.
• Carried the public hearing for the CCRC application (Application #2020-43) to a special meeting on April 26, 2021, without a decision.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to introduce the 2021 municipal budget and consider an amendment to increase the Open Space Trust Fund. The agenda includes several routine items such as bill lists, salary approvals, and resignations, along with specific proposals like extending outdoor dining and music provisions, and a temporary emergency appropriation.

• Introduction of 2021 municipal budget
• Open Space Trust Fund amendment to increase funding
• Extension of outdoor dining and music provisions
• Temporary emergency appropriation for March 23
• Traffic speed limit changes

The Borough Council introduced the 2021 municipal operating budget and related ordinances, including a tax levy increase for the Open Space Trust Fund and a cap bank ordinance. It also approved a consent agenda covering 19 items, including emergency cyber forensics services, a $2,255,361.44 bills payable list, and the re-establishment of outdoor dining and music. All actions were approved unanimously on roll call.

• Introduced 2021 municipal operating budget (Resolution 2021-083)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-04 to increase Open Space Trust Fund levy by .0100 per $100 assessed value
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-05 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank
• Approved $2,255,361.44 bills payable list (Resolution 2021-085)
• Authorized emergency cyber forensics services from Kivu Consulting (Resolution 2021-080)
• Extended outdoor dining and music provisions (Resolution 2021-087)
• Approved Oakwood Park scoreboard donation from PAL
• Approved Union County Infrastructure and Municipal Aid Grant application for road milling/paving (Resolution 2021-091)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 16, 2021, to discuss the results of the 'New Providence – Our Community for All' livability survey and the construction of conforming houses on non-conforming lots. The meeting will also include communications items, other business, and approval of the February 16, 2021 minutes.

• Discussion of New Providence – Our Community for All livability survey results
• Discussion of construction of conforming houses on non-conforming lots
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021

The Planning Board discussed the results of a livability survey and agreed to recommend that the Borough Council accept a $5,000 grant from New Providence Our Community for All to hire Heyer, Gruel & Associates for age-friendly planning initiatives. The Board also discussed focusing on the PACO zone to ensure age-friendly development, and considered options for constructing conforming houses on non-conforming lots. No formal decisions were made on these latter topics.

• Agreed to recommend Council accept $5,000 grant for age-friendly planning services from Heyer, Gruel & Associates
• Approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes as amended
• Discussed focusing on PACO zone development to be age-friendly, with follow-up by Planning Director
• Discussed options for conforming houses on non-conforming lots, including a draft ordinance

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review planning documents for two properties: 76 Brookside Drive and 106 Commonwealth Avenue. The agenda lists these items for discussion or decision, along with prior meeting minutes.

• Planning review for 76 Brookside Drive
• Planning review for 106 Commonwealth Avenue
• Review of prior meeting minutes (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-01 and 2021-02)

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for new homes on undersized lots, each with conditions. The first, at 106 Commonwealth Avenue, was approved with conditions to protect a tree and make changes to eliminate variances. The second, at 76 Brookside Drive, was approved with conditions on deck lighting, screening, and driveway width. Both approvals will have resolutions passed at the next meeting.

• Approved site plan for 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street (7-0)
• Approved new home at 106 Commonwealth Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved new home at 76 Brookside Drive with conditions (7-0)

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss COVID-19 vaccination sites and the lack of enough vaccines for timely shots, along with updates on vaccinations. The agenda includes reports from the health director, inspector, and public health nurse, all focused on COVID-19 updates. Financial and animal control reports are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccination sites and vaccine supply shortage
• Animal Control Solutions reports for January and February 2021
• Health Director's report on COVID-19 updates
• Health Inspector's report for January 2021
• Secretary's financial report for January 2021

The Board of Health discussed COVID-19 vaccination progress, noting limited vaccine supply and challenges for seniors registering. They also reviewed conditionally satisfactory inspection reports for Fan Bistro and New Providence Bar and Kitchen, with plans to monitor cleaning issues. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2021 (motion by Dr. Nelson, seconded by Chris Stieh)
• Discussed reduced Food Service Class 5 Permit fees due to lower capacity; all fees collected
• Reviewed COVID-19 vaccination numbers and senior registration assistance
• Discussed monitoring of Fan Bistro and New Providence Bar and Kitchen for cleaning issues
• Noted $4,973.00 decrease in permit receipts due to reduced fees and business closures

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 2, 2021, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on March 1, 2021, to consider resolutions for several applications, including a proposed 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street. The board will also hold a public hearing for a large continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue, carried over from previous meetings. Other items include variance requests for residential additions and new homes.

• Resolution for South Street Commons, LLC: 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street with use, density, bulk, and steep slope variances.
• Resolution for Todd Andrew Midura: addition at 154 Brookside Drive with setback variances (32.8 ft vs 40 ft required along Maple Street).
• Resolution for Tanya Batorsky: addition at 16 Brook Road with front, rear, and side yard setback variances.
• Public hearing for Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC: CCRC at 575 Mountain Avenue with ~554 independent living units and ~108 health care units, plus sign, lighting, and driveway variances.
• Review of upcoming hearings for new homes at 106 Commonwealth Avenue and 76 Brookside Drive with lot size and width variances.

The Board of Adjustment continued the public hearing for the proposed 554-unit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue, carrying it to a special meeting on March 29, 2021. The board heard testimony from the applicant's traffic engineer and site engineer, and from the applicant's witnesses regarding emergency response, lighting, and tree removal. No vote was taken on this application. The board also approved two variances for residential additions and reviewed two applications for new homes on non-conforming lots.

• Approved a variance for Todd Andrew Midura to construct an addition at 154 Brookside Drive, permitting a reduced setback from Maple Street.
• Approved a variance for Tanya Batorsky to construct an addition at 16 Brook Road, permitting reduced front, rear, and side-yard setbacks.
• Carried the public hearing for the Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC application (575 Mountain Avenue) to a special meeting on March 29, 2021, with no vote taken.
• Reviewed applications for new homes on non-conforming lots at 106 Commonwealth Avenue and 76 Brookside Drive, scheduled for a public hearing on March 22, 2021.
• Approved the meeting minutes from February 22, 2021, as submitted.

Borough Council

The agenda contains various administrative documents and financial records for review. The materials include lists of bills payable, appropriation reserve transfers, and temporary emergency appropriations.

• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Bills payable list
• Temporary emergency appropriation
• Tax overpayment documentation

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions for tax refunds, budget transfers, emergency appropriations, and payment of bills totaling $4,227,202.29. It also appointed Andrew Sonnet as fire inspector, Adam Masiello as roadman, Diego Franco as probationary employee, and Patrick Wood as deputy public works manager. Council granted permission for an Eagle Scout project to install nature stations at local parks. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $4,227,202.29 (unanimous)
• Approved refund of duplicate real estate taxes to 6 residents (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers and emergency temporary appropriations (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Sonnet as fire inspector for unexpired three-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Masiello as roadman in Public Works (unanimous)
• Employed Diego Franco as probationary employee in Public Works (unanimous)
• Employed Patrick Wood as Deputy Public Works Manager (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Eagle Scout nature stations at Lion's Park, lower Oakwood Park, and tennis court walking path (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2020-41 and BD-OF-ADJ-2020-42). The agenda lists only these items and the meeting agenda itself, with no further details provided in the source document.

• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2020-41
• Review of application BD-OF-ADJ-2020-42

The Board of Adjustment approved two residential addition applications, each requiring variances. The first, for 154 Brookside Drive, was approved with conditions including no enclosure of the screen porch and limited lighting. The second, for 16 Brook Road, was approved with a condition to lower the garage roof height. Both resolutions will be memorialized at the next meeting.

• Approved addition at 154 Brookside Drive with variances (7-0)
• Approved addition at 16 Brook Road with variances (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2021 special meeting

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting virtually to discuss the results of the 'New Providence – Our Community for All' livability survey. The agenda includes routine items such as communications, other business, and approval of the February 2, 2021 minutes. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of New Providence – Our Community for All Livability Survey results
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 emergency
• Minutes of February 2, 2021 to be approved

The Planning Board discussed the New Providence – Our Community for All livability survey results, focusing on aging-in-place and retaining older residents. The board agreed to invite survey presenter Patricia Jacobs to a future meeting to discuss how findings could inform planning efforts. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021, as submitted
• Agreed to invite Patricia Jacobs to a future meeting to discuss survey findings
• Discussed aging-in-place initiatives, including potential resources from AARP and New Jersey Future

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the New Providence Borough Council meeting of February 9, 2021. The agenda lists numerous attached documents, including a bills payable list, a temporary emergency appropriation, and reports on topics such as tree recovery, fences, towing, stormwater control, and facility maintenance. No specific resolutions or ordinances are detailed in the agenda text itself.

• Bills payable list for 02/09/2021
• Temporary emergency appropriation for 02-09-2021
• Community tree recovery 2021 report
• Stormwater control 2021 report
• Towing 2021 report

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances: updating fence regulations, stormwater control, and towing code amendments. It also approved a $8.29 million bills payment and several personnel actions. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 amending fence regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 on stormwater control (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 amending towing code (unanimous)
• Approved $8,291,327.03 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jesse Sobocinski (unanimous)
• Advanced Nisim Sahar to Step G Facilities Mechanic (unanimous)
• Authorized Arbor Day Foundation Community Tree Recovery application (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to review the engineering and design of a truck-turning plan for the South Street Commons project. The agenda includes two documents: an engineering review of the truck-turning plan and a design plan (PB-2). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of South Street Commons truck-turning plan
• Engineering review document dated 1.29.21
• Design plan 2052-PB-2 truck-turning

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a fence ordinance for consistency with the Master Plan. The agenda includes the ordinance document for discussion. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of fence ordinance for Master Plan consistency

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider an agenda and review architectural plans for the Redwood ERC project. The agenda contains only two items: the agenda itself and the meeting materials, which include the Redwood ERC architectural plans. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Redwood ERC architectural plans

The Board of Adjustment approved two residential variance applications: one for an addition at 471 Charnwood Road and one for a new home at 167 The Fellsway. The public hearing for the proposed 554-unit continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue was continued to March 1, 2021, with testimony from the applicant and police. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for addition at 471 Charnwood Road (6-0)
• Approved variance for new home at 167 The Fellsway (5-0)
• Continued CCRC hearing for 575 Mountain Avenue to March 1, 2021
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021

Borough Council

The agenda contains various administrative items, including police records storage, appropriation reserve transfers, and wastewater operations contracts. The meeting also includes reviews of bills payable and several environmental and engineering documents.

• Axon police records storage
• Appropriation reserve transfer
• Shared service wastewater operations contract 2021-2022
• Review of bills payable list
• Rejection of bids for Brookside Glenbrook

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 18 items, including payment of $3,222,975.55 in bills and cancellation of a $500,000 special emergency appropriation for COVID-19 relief. The council also introduced three ordinances (fences, stormwater control, towing) and rejected all bids for the Brookside Drive and Glenbrook Road improvement project because bids exceeded the engineer's estimate.

• Approved $3,222,975.55 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Cancelled $500,000 special emergency appropriation for COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Approved $140,115.36 police equipment proposal from Axon Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved shared service agreement for wastewater operations with City of Summit (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Brookside Drive and Glenbrook Road improvement project (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-01 amending fence code (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-02 on stormwater control (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-03 amending towing code (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications: a deck variance for Richard and Meredith Wawzycki at 43 Ridge Drive, and a home addition with variances for Randy and Nicole Falk at 471 Charnwood Road. The board also approved a new home construction at 167 The Fellsway with conditions, and carried a hearing for a townhouse development to a special meeting.

• Approved deck variance at 43 Ridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved addition with variances at 471 Charnwood Road (7-0)
• Approved new home construction at 167 The Fellsway with conditions (6-1)
• Carried hearing for 232 South Street townhouse development to Feb 8 special meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a zoning application related to the Lantern Hill property. The agenda includes multiple exhibits and documents, including stormwater management reports and a major development stormwater summary, indicating a detailed review of the application. The meeting is focused on this specific application, with materials spanning several months of hearings.

• Lantern Hill zoning application review
• Major development stormwater summary (Attachment D)
• Stormwater management report and checklist
• Role of Lantern Hill security document
• Redwood ERC application documents

The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a major expansion of the Lantern Hill continuing care retirement community, including 554 independent living units and 108 healthcare units, plus variances for a monument sign, lighting, and a left-turn lane. No decision was made; the hearing was carried to February 1, 2021. The board also noted a resolution for a deck at 43 Ridge Drive was not available and will be memorialized at a later meeting.

• Carried public hearing for Lantern Hill expansion (Application #2020-43) to Feb. 1, 2021
• Noted resolution for deck at 43 Ridge Drive (Application #2020-37) unavailable, to be memorialized Jan. 25, 2021
• Approved minutes from Jan. 11, 2021

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to organize for 2021, including appointing members and officers, and to consider a resolution temporarily relaxing permit fees for certain Class 5 restaurants with over 50 seats. They will also discuss updates on COVID-19 counts and vaccination information, and review permit fees and capacity counts for restaurants with more than 50 seats that are limited to 25% dining capacity.

• Resolution 2021-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2021-02 fixing meeting times, dates, and place for 2021
• Resolution 2021-03 temporarily relaxing permit fees for Class 5 restaurants with over 50 seats
• Discussion of COVID-19 counts and vaccination info
• Review of permit fees and capacity counts for restaurants with over 50 seats

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting virtually on January 12, 2021, due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda includes appointments to the board for 2021, nominations for chairperson, vice-chairperson, attorney, and secretary, and resolutions to set meeting dates, approve the attorney, and adopt by-laws. The board will also review minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting.

• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2021
• Nominations for Board Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Attorney, and Secretary
• Resolution fixing time, date, and place of regular meetings for 2021
• Resolution approving appointment of Board Attorney
• Resolution approving by-laws

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review and discuss the South Street Commons project, including site plans, elevations, and engineering reviews. The agenda includes multiple documents related to the project, indicating a detailed review of the proposal. No final decisions are noted in the agenda text.

• South Street Commons planning review
• South Street townhouses elevations and floor plans
• Preliminary/final site plan (2052)
• Union County review documents
• Engineering review

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding its annual organization meeting to make appointments for 2021, including professional services, officials, and committee members. The agenda lists numerous resolutions for appointments and contracts, as well as routine items like bill lists and tax matters. This is primarily a procedural meeting focused on setting up the year's operations.

• Appointments for borough attorney, auditor, prosecutor, judge, and other officials
• Approval of 2021 temporary budget and cash management plan
• Resolution to cancel overpayments less than a certain amount
• CARES Act assistance first amendment
• Partial payment to Dakota Excavating

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding an adjourned meeting to handle routine business, including approving payments, contracts, and appointments. The agenda includes a $114,660 partial payment for the Grove Field renovations project and several other resolutions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 2020-284: Approve $114,660 partial payment #2 to Dakota Excavating for Grove Field renovations
• Resolution 2020-278: Authorize payment of bills totaling $148,466.19
• Resolution 2020-279: Appoint Joseph Kovalcik as Assistant CFO, with CFO appointment on April 1, 2021
• Resolution 2020-280: Apply for Union County CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds grant amendment
• Resolution 2020-282: Appoint Edward Nasto as Fire Official for a three-year term

The Borough Council approved a 10-item consent agenda by a single roll call vote, covering contract amendments, appointments, and payments. Notable actions included amending the multi-sports program contract with US Sports Institute, awarding a 3-year bus transportation contract to Broadway Elite Tours, appointing Joseph Kovalcik as Assistant CFO (to become CFO on April 1, 2021), and approving a $114,660 partial payment to Dakota Excavating for the Grove Field Renovations project. The meeting was adjourned sine die.

• Approved consent agenda (10 resolutions) by roll call vote (6-0)
• Amended multi-sports program contract with US Sports Institute (decrease from 22% to 20% of program cost for 2021)
• Awarded 3-year bus transportation contract to Broadway Elite Tours dba Passaic Valley Coach
• Awarded basketball program contract to Blaze Basketball Enterprises LLC
• Authorized payment of bills payable list totaling $148,466.19
• Appointed Joseph Kovalcik as Assistant CFO, with CFO appointment effective April 1, 2021
• Authorized application for Union County CARES Act grant (second submission) in amount of $152,715.29
• Approved partial payment #2 of $114,660 to Dakota Excavating for Grove Field Renovations

Planning Board

This agenda is a sunshine notice announcing that the Planning Board's annual reorganization meeting, originally scheduled for January 5, 2021, has been moved to January 12, 2021. No other business is listed.

• Annual reorganization meeting rescheduled from Jan 5 to Jan 12, 2021