New Providence public meetings in 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a salary ordinance, fee schedule changes under Chapter 147, and emergency bridge repairs. The agenda includes numerous payment approvals and resolutions, including a transfer resolution and a grant request. Most items are routine approvals, but the salary ordinance and fee changes could affect residents.

• Salary Ordinance 2021
• Chapter 147 fee changes (two documents)
• Emergency bridge repairs
• Municipal Alliance Grant Request FY 2023
• Bills payable list for 12/21/2021

The Borough Council adopted four ordinances amending fees, compensation, and police department regulations, and approved a consent agenda including a $1.3 million bill payment and emergency bridge reconstruction. The council also appointed Diane Bilicska to fill the unexpired term of Councilwoman Matsikoudis, who resigned after being elected to the state Assembly.

• 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 for certain positions (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-21 amending police department chapter (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-272 authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,304,723.17 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-283 authorizing emergency reconstruction of Mee Lane and Douglas Street pedestrian bridges (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-284 appointing Diane Bilicska to fill unexpired council term (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01a establishing executive session for personnel matters (4-0)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting with an agenda that includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials, specifically aerial photographs and site photos. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed on the agenda.

• Agenda review
• Site aerial and photographs exhibit

The Planning Board approved Application #2021-03 by GH NP Central, LLC for site plan approval and variance relief to develop 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street into 192 dwelling units in 12 multi-family buildings. The approval includes conditions such as emergency access restrictions, security camera coordination with police, and affordable housing compliance. The vote was unanimous (7-0).

• Approved site plan and variance for 192-unit development at 730 Central Ave & 111 Spring St (7-0)
• Granted variance for building length (minor deviation) for multi-family apartment buildings
• Approved conditions including emergency access road limited to emergency use only
• Required applicant to consult with Police Department on security camera and lighting locations
• Required clubhouse to have emergency generator for residents during power outages
• Required affordable units to meet UHAC standards and include balconies
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting

Board of Adjustment

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

• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-24 (revised)
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-35
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-36
• Exhibit A: 1-5 Dogwood
• Planner's review for 1283 Springfield

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a mural at 1283 Springfield Avenue, with conditions including no external illumination, the image as presented, maintenance within 90 days, and covering if defaced. The Board also approved a revised addition at 74 The Fellsway, and carried a hearing for 5 Dogwood Lane to January 24, 2022.

• Approved mural variance at 1283 Springfield Ave (7-0) with conditions
• Approved revised addition at 74 The Fellsway (7-0)
• Carried hearing for 5 Dogwood Lane addition to Jan 24, 2022
• Accepted minutes from Dec 6, 2021 as amended

Board of Health

This is a special meeting of the New Providence Board of Health, held remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda contains only procedural notices about how the public can join and participate; no specific business items are listed.

• Remote meeting via Zoom on December 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm
• Public can join by Zoom link or phone; written comments due 24 hours prior
• Contact Diane Wolfe, Secretary, at 908-665-2167 or [email protected]

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a salary ordinance, a person-to-person liquor license transfer for M and M Liquors, and the Union County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda also includes various routine items such as bills payable, a partial payment for Burlew Mechanical, and a Chapter 147 fee.

• Salary Ordinance 2021
• M and M Liquors person-to-person transfer 2021
• Union County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Burlew Mechanical partial payment 3 final
• Bills payable list 12/07/2021

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 person-to-person transfer of the M & M Liquor Store license, 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 for parking permits and towing licenses, setting 2022 salary rates for non-union positions, and updating the Police Department chapter of the code. All actions were approved unanimously on roll call.

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

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a revised application for a property at 87 Laurel. The agenda includes revised plans and renderings, as well as documents related to prior cases (BD-OF-ADJ-2020-26-EXT and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23-REV). The specific action to be taken is not detailed in the agenda text.

• Revised plans for 87 Laurel, including renderings of front, side, and rear of house
• Building setback and building area exhibits for 87 Laurel
• Planner's review of revised plans dated 12.2.21
• Reference to prior cases BD-OF-ADJ-2020-26-EXT and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23-REV

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for additions at 888 Central Avenue and 304 Charnnwood Road, and granted a one-year extension for a permit at 2 Ridgeview Avenue. A major public hearing for a new home at 87 Laurel Drive was carried to January 24, 2022, with the applicant reducing building coverage and addressing neighbor concerns. The board also reviewed two upcoming applications, including a proposed mural at 1283 Springfield Avenue that staff said is a prohibited off-premises sign.

• Approved variance for addition at 888 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 304 Charnnwood Road (5-0)
• Granted one-year extension for permit at 2 Ridgeview Avenue until Nov 30, 2022 (7-0)
• Carried hearing for new home at 87 Laurel Drive to Jan 24, 2022
• Accepted minutes from Nov 15, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and administrative items, including payments for road improvements, grant applications, and fee adjustments. The agenda includes several resolutions and public hearings, such as a CD Block Grant hearing. Most items are routine approvals, but the meeting also covers contracts and change orders for construction projects.

• DLS Contracting road improvements payment 1
• DLS Fairview Ave change order 1
• Picerno Giordano Const Lincoln Field payment 2 and change order 1
• Chapter 147 fees 11232021
• NP CD Block Grant hearing 2021

The Borough Council unanimously approved the Community Development Block Grant Year 48 applications, appointed Cecilia Wong to the Diversity Committee, and introduced Ordinance 2021-18 to amend the fee schedule, including rescinding free senior leaf bag pickup. The council also approved a consent agenda covering resolutions 2021-246 through 2021-262, including a $10,541,771 bills payable list, a $698,714.26 payment for the Brookside Drive project, and a $24,418 change order for Lincoln Field turf. Minutes from October 26, 2021 were approved as submitted.

• Approved Community Development Block Grant Year 48 applications in order of priority: DeCorso Center, Senior Citizens, and other listed projects.
• Appointed Cecilia Wong to the Diversity Committee.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-18 amending the fee schedule, including new fees for permits and rescinding free senior leaf pickup.
• Approved the October 26, 2021 council minutes as submitted.
• Approved Resolution 2021-254 authorizing payment of bills totaling $10,541,071.26, including $6,593,808 to the Board of Education, $2,593,808 to Union County, $82,861 to the Library, and $698,714.26 to DLS Contracting for road improvements.
• Approved Resolution 2021-260 for a $698,714.26 payment to DLS Contracting for road improvements on Brookside Drive, Glenbrook Road, Fairview Avenue, and Elkwood Avenue.
• Approved Resolution 2021-262 for a $24,418 change order for the Lincoln Field Synthetic Turf Improvements Project.
• Approved Resolution 2021-261 for a $24,418 change order for Picerno-Giordano Construction for the Lincoln Field Synthetic Turf Improvements Project.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three variance applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-33, 34, and 25). The agenda includes a presentation for the Pallant Family Home. The board will decide on these requests.

• Review of variance application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-33
• Review of variance application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-34_2
• Review of variance application BD-OF-ADJ-2021-25
• Pallant Family Home presentation (Exhibit A-1)

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications: a deck at 70 Commonwealth, a fence at 160 Woodbine Circle, and an addition at 66 Colonial Way, all with unanimous votes. It also approved two addition applications with conditions: one at 888 Central Avenue (with a clerestory window condition) and one at 304 Charnwood Road, both unanimously. Two hearings were carried to future dates: 74 The Fellsway to December 13, 2021, and 38 Bergen Road to January 10, 2022, due to procedural issues.

• Approved deck variance at 70 Commonwealth (6-0)
• Approved fence variance at 160 Woodbine Circle (6-0)
• Approved addition variance at 66 Colonial Way (6-0)
• Approved addition at 888 Central Avenue with clerestory window condition (7-0)
• Approved addition at 304 Charnwood Road (7-0)
• Carried hearing for 74 The Fellsway to December 13, 2021
• Carried hearing for 38 Bergen Road to January 10, 2022

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 proposal includes 10 carriage-house style and two apartment-style multi-family buildings, and requires variance relief. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Public hearing on Application #2021-03 for 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street
• Site plan approval and variance relief requested for A-4 Zone property
• Professional reviews from Planner, Engineer, Police Department, and Fire Official
• Exhibits include renderings and overlay of proposed development

The Planning Board held a public hearing for GH NP Central, LLC's application 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 public questions, and voted to carry 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.

• Carried public hearing for 192-unit development to December 14, 2021
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 as amended

Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and a list of meeting materials. No specific items for discussion or decision are detailed in the text.

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

• Approved variance for new home at 34 Grant Avenue (3-0, with 3 abstentions)
• 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)
• Accepted October 18, 2021 minutes as amended

Board of Health

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled to be held via Zoom.

The Board of Health unanimously accepted the sole bid from Animal Control Solutions for the 2022 animal control contract, expressing satisfaction with the 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 pending or requiring no action.

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

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously agreed to accept 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. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion of COVID-19 booster shots.

• 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 New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including extending outdoor dining and music provisions, approving contracts, and reviewing various community and departmental reports. The agenda includes a list of bills payable and multiple applications for funding or permits.

• Extending outdoor dining and music provisions
• Koch Holdings Inc. under street contract
• New Providence Fire Department report
• Multiple applications: NPHS Bandwagon, NPHS PTSA, OLP, Shining Stars Network
• Top Line Construction Woodbine CR contract

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including a $366,627.67 contract for the NJDOT FY2021 Various Streets Project, a $289,822.46 bills payment, and a resolution extending outdoor dining through May 1, 2022. It also approved the purchase of two police cars and several raffle requests. All items passed as part of the consent agenda with specific abstentions noted.

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

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is reviewing a site plan application from GH-NP Central LLC for a multi-family development. The agenda includes revised architectural plans, a storm water management report, and reviews from the fire official, police, and engineers. The board will also consider a letter of interpretation regarding line verification and an affordable housing rezoning ordinance from 2019.

• GH-NP Central LLC site plan application with revised plans dated 10.4.21
• Storm water management report dated 07.13.21
• Fire official review dated 9.28.21 and combined police reviews
• Affordable housing rezoning ordinance from June 2019
• Application for letter of interpretation line verification

The Planning Board held a public hearing for GH NP Central, LLC's application to develop 192 dwelling units at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street, but did not vote on the application. The hearing was carried to November 9, 2021, with no further notice required. The board also approved a resolution for New Providence Orthodontics' sign variance and approved the September 21, 2021 minutes.

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

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two agenda items, including case files BD-OF-ADJ-2021-29 and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-28, and a planning review document for a grant. The agenda is minimal, with no detailed descriptions of the cases or decisions, so the specific nature of the items is not disclosed in the provided text.

• Review of case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-29
• Review of case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-28
• Planning review for a 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 on the left side. Two other applications for additions at 21 Kline Boulevard and 19 Hickson Drive were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Application #2021-26 for an addition at 21 Kline Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Application #2021-27 for an addition at 19 Hickson Drive (5-0)
• Approved Application #2021-28 for a new home at 34 Grant Avenue (4-3)
• Approved Application #2021-29 for a second-floor addition at 15 Grant Avenue (6-1) with condition to add windows on left side

Borough Council

The agenda consists of various administrative documents and bills payable for review. It includes items regarding utility payments, tax overpayments, and specific business licenses.

• Review of Bills Payable list
• Cancellation of Elkwood Sec 2 and Downtown Streetscape Phase II
• Murray Hill Inn license amendment for 2021-2022
• Review of tax overpayment records

The council unanimously appointed Kristina Kubala as a full-time probationary police officer and administered the oath of office. It also approved a consent agenda covering eight resolutions, including a $1.73 million bills payment, a tax refund, and a contract for police accreditation services. The council discussed extending temporary outdoor dining to May 1, 2022, but took no formal action.

• Appointed Kristina Kubala as probationary police officer (unanimous)
• Approved $1,733,881.36 bills payable list (unanimous)
• Approved $3,426.00 tax refund to property owners (unanimous)
• Authorized application for 2022 Union County HEART Grant (unanimous)
• Approved tax appeal settlement refunds for 890 Mountain Avenue (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)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider three items, referenced as BD-OF-ADJ-2021-25, 26, and 27. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no details on the nature of the cases.

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

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for home additions requiring variances. Application #2021-26 by Christopher and Jennifer Senft for a modular home at 21 Kline Boulevard was approved with conditions, and Application #2021-27 by Matt and Kristina Caravella for an addition at 19 Hickson Drive was approved. A third application (#2021-25) for a fence at 38 Bergen Road was carried to November 15, 2021, due to lack of notice to neighbors.

• Approved Senft modular home at 21 Kline Blvd with conditions (7-0)
• Approved Caravella addition at 19 Hickson Dr (7-0)
• Carried fence application #2021-25 to Nov 15, 2021
• Approved minutes from Sept 27, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amending a bond ordinance, authorizing the sale of property on 5th St, and setting permit years for train lots. The agenda also includes various routine items such as bills payable, community activities, and departmental reports.

• Ordinance 2021-15 amending bond ordinance 2015-3
• Ordinance 2021-16 regarding train lots permit year
• Ordinance 2021-17 authorizing sale of property on 5th St
• Bills payable list for 09/28/2021
• Emergency sewer repairs and NJDOT Safe Routes to School grant agreement

The New Providence Borough Council adopted three ordinances: amending a bond ordinance, re-establishing the parking permit calendar year, and authorizing the sale of a strip of land on Fifth Street. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for paying bills ($407,175.20), a salary resolution, road closure agreements, a carpet purchase, Safe Routes to School applications, emergency sewer repairs, and a final payment for tennis court resurfacing. Appointments to the Emergency Management Committee were confirmed, and the November 16 meeting was rescheduled to November 23.

• 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 consent agenda items 1-8 including $407,175.20 bill payment (unanimous)
• Approved raffle request RA1152 for Community Service Association (5-0, McKnight abstained)
• Confirmed appointments of Michael Piana and Keely Heyman to Emergency Management Committee (unanimous)
• Concurred with 2022 meeting and holiday schedules
• Rescheduled November 16 council meeting to November 23

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider three applications: a request for an extension of a prior case (BD-OF-ADJ-2020-17), and two new cases (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23 and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-24). The agenda includes detailed exhibits for a property at 87 Laurel Drive, including renderings, a tree protection plan, and a planner's review, indicating a significant variance request. The meeting is a public hearing for these items.

• Extension request for case BD-OF-ADJ-2020-17
• New case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-23
• New case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-24
• 87 Laurel Drive: house and pool renderings, tree protection plan, setback exhibit
• Planner's review dated 2021-09-17 for 87 Laurel Drive

The Board of Adjustment approved four applications: a plywood roof atop a deck for Murray Hill Hospitality, a front porch addition for Erin Grace Skotarczak, an addition and deck for Raymond Francis Baldwin, and a deck for Vishnu and Shashi Mittal. It also granted a one-year extension of time for Darrin and Hope Estep's garage and fence application. Two public hearings were carried to future dates: the Hiriyur addition (to November 15, 2021) and the Adams new home and pool (to December 6, 2021).

• Approved amended site plan for Murray Hill Hospitality LLC (7-0)
• Approved front porch addition for Erin Grace Skotarczak (4-0)
• Approved addition and deck for Raymond Francis Baldwin (4-0)
• Approved deck for Vishnu and Shashi Mittal (4-0)
• Granted one-year extension for Estep garage and fence application (6-0)
• Carried Hiriyur addition hearing to November 15, 2021
• Carried Adams new home and pool hearing to December 6, 2021

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review the second planner's review of the New Providence Orthodontics project and to consider a revised application, PB-2021-01. The agenda includes these items for discussion or decision.

• New Providence Orthodontics second planner's review
• Revised application PB-2021-01

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 site plan and variance for Terrana Orthodontics at 65 South Street, allowing a monument or freestanding pylon sign and a reduced wall sign, with conditions. The sign ordinance update was discussed but not decided, and the Board reviewed and accepted its 2020 annual reports.

• Approved Crown Castle tower resolution as amended (6-0)
• Approved Terrana Orthodontics sign plan with conditions (6-1, Keane opposed)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021
• Accepted 2020 Planning Board Year in Review and Board of Adjustment Annual Report

Borough Council

This Borough Council meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Borough Council held a work session on September 14, 2021, with no formal resolutions voted on. Discussion covered standard operating procedures, advisory committee appointments, live-streaming public comments, public safety initiatives, Hurricane Ida recovery, and various committee updates. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• No formal resolutions were approved, denied, or tabled during the work session
• Discussed SOPs for employee supervision, advisory committees, committee liaisons, and community events
• Discussed Resolution 2021-052 on advisory board/committee appointments and review
• Discussed live streaming of council meetings and weekend public comment submissions
• Discussed public safety town halls, speed monitoring, crosswalks, and electronic speed signs
• Discussed Hurricane Ida recovery, early voting relocation, and special pickup of damaged items
• Discussed updates on Lincoln field, cricket club, Warner field, and Grove field
• Discussed website upgrade, resident communication, and council member videos

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including amending a 2015 bond ordinance, adopting an alarm ordinance, and authorizing the sale of property on 5th Street. The agenda also includes routine items like approving bills, certifying the 2020 annual audit, and various personnel and departmental updates.

• Amending bond ordinance 2015-3
• Alarm ordinance (Chapter 105)
• Authorization to sell property on 5th St
• Animal control solutions contract 2022-2024
• Bills payable list for 09/14/2021

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances: one amending the alarm systems code (2021-13) and one prohibiting improper waste disposal (2021-14), both after public hearings with no speakers. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for emergency repairs, a school parking lot agreement, an animal control contract, tax refunds, audit certification, bill payments totaling $2,523,893.29, and other routine items. Introductions were made for ordinances on parking permits, bond fund reallocation, and the sale of a borough property at 1 5th Street. The meeting included proclamations, reports on Hurricane Ida recovery, and public comments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13 amending Chapter 105 'Alarm Systems' (roll call vote).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-14 prohibiting improper disposal of waste (roll call vote).
• Approved consent agenda items 1-14, including resolutions for emergency repairs, school parking lot agreement, animal control contract, tax refunds, audit certification, bill payments, crossing guard appointments, and shared service amendment.
• Approved consent agenda item 15 (Woodbine Circle road project bid authorization) with Councilman Cumiskey abstaining.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-16 re-establishing calendar year for parking permits.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-15 reallocating bond funds for traffic light repair at South Street/Springfield Ave.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-17 authorizing sale of property at 1 5th Street to Raymond Baldwin for $1.00 plus legal fees.
• Authorized bidding for Veterans Park clock replacement and 2021 NJDOT road project (Woodbine Circle).

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two agenda items, including a revised case and a new case, both related to permit or variance requests. The agenda is minimal and procedural, with no details provided on the specific properties or requests.

• Review of revised case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-21
• Review of case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-22

The Board of Adjustment approved an amended site plan for Murray Hill Hospitality, LLC to install a plywood roof over a previously approved deck at 535 Central and 195 South Street. The board also approved a front porch addition for Erin Grace Skotarczak at 59 Glenbrook Road, with variances for setback and building coverage. Additionally, the board approved revised plans for Raymond Francis Baldwin at 79 Livingston Avenue, subject to conditions, and for Vishnu and Shashi Mittal at 2 Pearl Street, for a deck. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved amended site plan for Murray Hill Hospitality, LLC (Application #2021-19) for a plywood roof over a deck (unanimous)
• Approved front porch addition for Erin Grace Skotarczak (Application #2021-22) with variances (unanimous)
• Approved revised plans for Raymond Francis Baldwin (Application #2021-14) for an addition and deck, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved revised plans for Vishnu and Shashi Mittal (Application #2021-21) for a deck (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021
• Reviewed and accepted 2020 Annual Report

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from the health director, inspector, and secretary, and reviewing animal control reports. They will also discuss bids for animal control services, including mobile truck fees and background checks for drivers, and consider whether to hold future meetings in person or via Zoom.

• Review of Animal Control Solutions reports for July and August 2021
• Discussion of bids for animal control, including mobile truck fees and background checks
• Health Director's report on COVID-19 activity
• Inspector's reports for July and August 2021
• Secretary's financial reports for July and August

Borough Council

The council meeting includes discussions on various municipal ordinances, including alarm and stormwater regulations. The agenda also covers contract approvals, grant programs, and several public safety items.

• Alarm Ordinance (Chapter 105) review
• Authorization to bid for bathroom renovations
• Body-worn camera grant program discussion
• Approval of contracts for the period 9-2021 to 8-2022
• Review of sidewalk payments and change orders for A A Berms LLC

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending the Vehicles and Traffic chapter, despite public concerns about speed limit changes on Fairview Avenue. The council also approved a $13.3 million bills payable list, accepted a $71,330 body-worn camera grant, and authorized numerous contracts and appointments. All resolutions and ordinance introductions were passed unanimously via roll call or consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 amending Vehicles and Traffic chapter (5-0)
• Approved $13,343,234.33 bills payable list (consent agenda)
• Accepted $71,330 Body-Worn Camera Grant from State of New Jersey (consent agenda)
• Approved $49,552 for Fire Department turnout gear (consent agenda)
• Authorized application for Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant to replace Gazebo in Veteran's Park (consent agenda)
• Approved one-year extension of recycling contract with Giordano Company at $343,000 (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-13 amending Alarm Systems chapter (consent agenda)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-14 prohibiting improper disposal of waste (consent agenda)

Board of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific motions or discussions for the meeting.

The Board of Adjustment approved an amended application for Murray Hill Hospitality, LLC (Moe's Bistro) to legalize an already-constructed plywood roof over the deck at 535 Central and 195 South Street, with added ceiling fans, lights, and limited live music. The board also approved amended resolutions for fence and addition variances at 305 Runnymede Parkway and 77 Commonwealth Avenue. The Hasenkopf application at 38 Woodbine Circle was carried to November 1, 2021, and the board agreed to continue remote meetings through October 4.

• Approved amended resolution for Lorcan McCabe fence at 305 Runnymede Parkway (6-0)
• Approved Michael Calandrillo addition variance at 77 Commonwealth Avenue (3-0)
• Approved Moe's Bistro roof, fans, lights, and music at 535 Central/195 South Street (6-0)
• Carried Hasenkopf addition application at 38 Woodbine Circle to November 1, 2021
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2021
• Agreed to continue remote meetings through October 4, 2021

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting on August 10, 2021, with an agenda that includes only procedural items: adopting the agenda and reviewing meeting materials. The substantive item is the review of two documents related to Crown Castle tower applications, including an engineers' review and a planners' review, along with application PB-2021-02. No decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Review of Crown Castle towers engineers' review dated 8.3.21
• Review of Crown Castle towers planners' review dated 7.19.21
• Application PB-2021-02 under consideration

The Planning Board approved Crown Castle Towers' application for a conditional use and site plan to construct a 75-foot wireless telecommunications facility at 41 Spring Street, replacing the existing tower at 111 Spring Street. The approval includes conditions: generator testing during normal business hours, fence maintenance with materials/color subject to approval, 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 unanimous (7-0). The resolution will be memorialized at the next meeting on September 21, 2021.

• Approved wireless tower application #2021-02 at 41 Spring Street (7-0)
• Condition: old tower at 111 Spring Street removed within 6 months of new tower operational or by Dec 31, 2022, whichever sooner
• Condition: generator testing restricted to normal business hours
• Condition: fence maintenance required, materials/color subject to approval by Director of Planning and Development
• Carried orthodontics sign application #2021-01 to September 21, 2021, without testimony
• Approved amended minutes of May 4, 2021 and minutes of June 8, 2021 (Mayor Morgan abstained)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a revised plan for the property at 77 Commonwealth. The agenda includes the revised plans document and prior meeting materials for review. No final decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Review of revised plans for 77 Commonwealth
• Consideration of meeting materials from prior session

The New Providence Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications for new construction or additions, denied one application for a new home at 31 Vista Lane, and carried two hearings to September 13, 2021. The board also scheduled two hearings for August 16, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved application #2021-09 for a new home at 31 Vista Lane (7-0)
• Approved application #2021-17 for a front porch and second-floor addition at 140 Livingston Avenue (7-0)
• Approved application #2021-18 for an addition at 98 Evergreen Avenue (7-0)
• Approved application #2021-20 for a fence at 305 Runnymede Parkway (7-0)
• Denied application #2021-15 for an addition at 77 Commonwealth Avenue (4-3)
• Carried application #2021-14 for an addition and deck at 79 Livingston Avenue to September 13, 2021
• Carried application #2021-21 for a deck at 2 Pearl Street to September 13, 2021
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider agenda items and review meeting materials, including revised plans for 77 Commonwealth and three applications (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-17, 18, and 20). The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Review of 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, including 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 variance at 305 Runnymede Parkway was also approved. All votes were unanimous among members present, with one recusal for applications represented by Malathi Ananthakrishnan.

• Approved variance for new home at 31 Vista Lane (7-0)
• 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 variance at 305 Runnymede Parkway, with brown 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 agenda consists of various administrative documents and meeting materials for review. The items include bills payable, permit requests, and communications from state and county agencies.

• Review of bills payable list dated 07202021
• Traffic speed limit discussions for Central Union
• Tax title lien redemption for 4 Darby Ct
• Correspondence from NJ Department of Environmental Protection
• Union County Open Space preservation and greening items

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda of 18 items, including $4,073,187.83 in bills, a $166,315.40 tax lien refund, and several public works vehicle purchases. They also introduced an ordinance to lower speed limits on Central and Union Avenues, and approved appointments and contracts. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Councilman Cumiskey absent.

• Approved $4,073,187.83 bills payable list (5-0)
• Approved $166,315.40 tax lien refund for 4 Darby Court (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-12 lowering speed limits on Central Ave, Union Ave (5-0)
• Approved $238,292.16 for Kenworth truck with plow and salt spreader (5-0)
• Approved $92,804.25 for two public works vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $107,920.00 odor control chemicals contract with Evoqua (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Broccoli as Electrical Inspector (5-0)
• Approved $15,332.00 security fence for Police Dept (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two agenda items, including a planner review for 77 Commonwealth Avenue. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no additional details provided.

• Review of BD-OF-ADJ-2021-15
• Review of BD-OF-ADJ-2021-16
• Planner review for 77 Commonwealth Avenue

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Benjamin Lee to build an 8'x10' shed at 21 Dogwood Lane, with a 1-foot setback instead of the required 6 feet, voting 7-0. The board carried the Calandrillo application (77 Commonwealth Ave) to August 2, 2021, to allow for revised roof plans, and carried the Hasenkopf application (38 Woodbine Circle) to August 16, 2021. The Malley application (31 Vista Lane) was not voted on, as the resolution was still under attorney review.

• Approved shed variance at 21 Dogwood Lane (7-0)
• Carried Calandrillo application to August 2, 2021
• Carried Hasenkopf application to August 16, 2021
• Deferred Malley application resolution to next meeting

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is meeting virtually to approve minutes, receive communications from Animal Control Solutions, discuss old and new business, and hear reports from the health director, inspector, nurse, and secretary. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 6th, 2020
• Communications: Animal Control Solutions reports for May and June 2020
• Old business: Publishing of 2020-01 Resolution
• Secretary's financial reports for May and June 2020 (June report not submitted)

The Board of Health approved the May 5th, 2021 minutes and accepted reports from Animal Control, Health Inspectors, and the Secretary with no further action needed. They agreed to hold the September 1st meeting in person, with proper notifications to be made. The board also welcomed Claudia Cattano as a new alternate member, appointed by the Council.

• Approved the May 5th, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Accepted Animal Control Solutions reports for April, May, and June 2021 with no further action needed.
• Accepted Health Inspectors reports for May and June 2021 with no further action needed.
• Accepted Secretary's financial reports for April, May, and June 2021 with no further action needed.
• Agreed to hold the September 1st meeting in person, with notifications to be made by the secretary and posted on the website.
• Welcomed Claudia Cattano as the new 2nd Alternate member, appointed by the Council.

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the May 5th, 2021 minutes. Claudia Cattano was appointed by the Council as the 2nd Alternate member, and the board agreed to hold its September 1st meeting in person. The board also noted that a tattoo parlor will not open in town because the building was sold.

• Approved the May 5th, 2021 minutes.
• Welcomed Claudia Cattano as the new 2nd Alternate member.
• Agreed to hold the September 1st meeting in person.
• Noted that the tattoo parlor will not open because the building was sold.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three variance applications (cases 2021-12, 2021-13, and 2021-14), including a revised plan for 17 Kline and a corner-lot vinyl fence request. The agenda lists only these items with supporting documents; no decisions are recorded in the agenda text itself.

• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-12
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-13
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-14
• 17 Kline revised plans (dated 5.26.21)
• Exhibit A-1: corner lots with vinyl fences

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of routine municipal actions, including American Rescue Plan funding allocation, annual liquor license renewals, and several construction and streetscape payments. The agenda also includes items on a stop intersection, cooperative agreements, and personnel matters.

• American Rescue Plan funding 2021
• Liquor license renewals for Allycat LLC, Bistro 73, and M and M Liquor
• Streetscape payment to A A Berms LLC (final)
• Lincoln Field construction payment to Picerno Giordano Const
• Stop intersection at Magnolia

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-11, adding a stop sign at the intersection of Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road, after a public hearing. The council also approved a consent agenda containing 16 resolutions, including appointments, payments, and grant applications. Notable approvals included a $764,851.87 bills payment, a $145,211.50 partial payment for the Lincoln Field turf project, and a $5,000 budget donation from NP Our Community For All.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 adding a stop sign at Magnolia Drive and Valentine Road.
• Approved Resolution 2021-161 to execute a shared service agreement with Union County for community development.
• Approved Resolution 2021-162 appointing Arthi Shri Selvaraj as part-time Program Coordinator.
• Approved Resolution 2021-163 setting salaries for additional summer camp counselors.
• Approved Resolution 2021-164 sponsoring the Diversity Committee's 'Night of a Thousand Stars' event.
• Approved Resolution 2021-165 inserting a $5,000 donation from NP Our Community For All into the 2021 budget.
• Approved Resolution 2021-166 to apply for and accept funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
• Approved Resolution 2021-167 authorizing payment of bills totaling $764,851.87.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to review revised plans and a variance request. The agenda includes renderings and a planner's review of the updated proposal. The board will decide on the application during this session.

• Review of revised site plans
• Variance request under consideration
• Planner's review dated 6/22/21
• Front and landscape renderings included

The Board of Adjustment approved Leke Construction's application to build a new home at 17 Kline Boulevard, granting variances for lot size, setbacks, and building coverage. The board also approved the Malley application for a new home at 31 Vista Lane with conditions, including a solid enclosure for the air conditioning condenser and tree protection. The Baldwin application for an addition at 79 Livingston Avenue was carried to August 2, 2021.

• Approved Leke Construction's application #2021-06 for a new home at 17 Kline Boulevard with variances for lot size, setbacks, and building coverage.
• Approved Chris and Sue Malley's application #2021-09 for a new home at 31 Vista Lane with conditions, including a solid enclosure for the condenser, no additional backyard lighting, and tree protection.
• Carried Raymond Francis Baldwin's application #2021-14 for an addition at 79 Livingston Avenue to August 2, 2021.
• Approved the minutes from June 21, 2021, as submitted.

Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural agenda for the New Providence Board of Adjustment meeting on June 21, 2021. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no substantive items described. The referenced documents (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-14 and BD-OF-ADJ-2021-09-REVISED-PLANS) are not summarized in the text.

• Review of document BD-OF-ADJ-2021-14
• Review of revised plans in BD-OF-ADJ-2021-09-REVISED-PLANS

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

• Approved CCRC site plan for 575 Mountain Avenue with conditions (4-0)
• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road, color changed to brown (5-0)
• Tabled new home application at 17 Kline Boulevard for next meeting
• Carried hearings for 79 Livingston Avenue and 31 Vista Lane to June 28 special meeting
• Approved minutes from June 7, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed ban on cannabis, road improvements, and an extension of outdoor dining and music provisions. The agenda also includes numerous licenses, contracts, and routine approvals.

• Banning cannabis ordinance (2021-08)
• Road improvements contract with DLS Contracting
• Extending outdoor dining and music provisions
• Stop intersection at Magnolia and Valentine
• NJ American Water Co settlement and release

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-08 prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses within New Providence, and withdrew Ordinance 2021-10 due to an error listing two STOP signs. The council also approved a consent agenda including a $815,058.51 contract for road improvements and several other resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 prohibiting cannabis businesses (unanimous)
• Withdrew Ordinance 2021-10 (vehicles and traffic) due to incorrect STOP sign listing
• Approved Resolution 2021-158 awarding $815,058.51 contract to DLS Contracting Inc. for road improvements
• Approved Resolution 2021-145 extending outdoor dining and exercise classes until November 1, 2021
• Approved Resolution 2021-149 authorizing payment of bills totaling $764,851.87
• Approved Resolution 2021-155 authorizing purchase of one police vehicle for $32,327.00
• Approved Resolution 2021-159 authorizing settlement with NJ American Water for $54,990.00
• Approved Resolution 2021-160 for fitness trail paving ($12,600) with Councilman Munoz abstaining

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a revised application (PB-2021-01) that includes wall sign and monument sign exhibits, as well as a conceptual site plan. The agenda lists documents for review but does not specify the exact action to be taken.

• Review of revised application PB-2021-01
• Wall sign exhibits (Exhibit A-3, A-4)
• Monument sign exhibit (Exhibit A-5)
• Conceptual site plan dated 12.3.13

The Planning Board carried the New Providence Orthodontics site plan and variance application to July 6, 2021, because revised plans were deemed incomplete. The Board also discussed enforcing or amending the sign ordinance, agreeing to have three members review other towns' ordinances and create a comparison matrix. No formal decisions were made on signage.

• Carried New Providence Orthodontics application #2021-01 to July 6, 2021
• Agreed to have Castagna, Keane, and Cumiskey review other towns' sign ordinances and create a matrix

Board of Adjustment

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

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 variances for additions at 138 Passaic Street, 64 Whitman Drive, 14 Slope Drive, and 37 Pine Court, and approved a fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road with a condition for a dark wood color. The hearing for a new home at 31 Vista Lane was carried to June 21, and the hearing for an addition at 38 Woodbine Circle was carried to July 12.

• Approved CCRC site plan at 575 Mountain Avenue (to be memorialized next meeting)
• Approved addition variance at 138 Passaic Street (unanimous)
• Approved addition variance at 64 Whitman Drive (unanimous)
• Approved deck variance at 14 Slope Drive (unanimous)
• Approved pavilion variance at 37 Pine Court (unanimous)
• Approved fence replacement at 38 Bergen Road with dark wood color condition (unanimous)
• Approved new home at 17 Kline Boulevard with conditions (unanimous)
• Carried hearing for 31 Vista Lane to June 21, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a bond ordinance, traffic-related ordinances, and various contracts and payments. The agenda includes items such as a streetscape payment, summer help, and towing vendor selection.

• 2021-07 Bond Ordinance
• 2021-09 Turn Prohibited ordinance
• 2021-10 Stop Intersection Magnolia Valentine ordinance
• Streetscape payment from A A Berms LLC
• Towing vendors 2021-2024

The council adopted two ordinances: a $2.35M bond for capital improvements and a traffic ordinance restricting turns on Fairview Avenue. It also approved a consent agenda with 14 resolutions, including payments totaling $5.9M, engineering contracts, and a salary resolution (with one abstention). The council agreed to purchase a new clock for Veteran's Park and extend outdoor dining through October.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07, $2.35M bond for capital improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09, turn prohibitions on Fairview Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-136, bills payable list of $5,945,765.31 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2021-138, Colliers Engineering traffic review for Union/Central Avenues (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2021-139, Colliers Engineering pedestrian crossing improvements at Balcom Road/Spring Street (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 2021-133, salary resolution for camp counselors (5-0, Cumiskey abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-143, partial payment #1 of $179,487 for tennis court resurfacing (consent agenda)
• Agreed to purchase new clock for Veteran's Park (discussion item)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request for a property at 31 Vista Lane. The agenda includes multiple exhibits, including site plans, renderings, and a planner's review, indicating a detailed discussion of the proposal. The meeting is focused on this single application.

• Variance request for 31 Vista Lane
• Review of rear yard compliance exhibit
• Review of hip roof design and front rendering
• Planner's review dated 2021-05-04

The Board of Adjustment approved Joel Morales' application for a 16-foot pavilion at 37 Pine Court, granting a 2-foot height variance, with the condition that the pavilion never be enclosed. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Ammitzboll opposed. The Board also reviewed three other applications, carrying the Leke Construction hearing to June 7 and tabling the Malley application for further consideration.

• Approved pavilion height variance for Joel Morales (6-1), conditioned on never enclosing the pavilion
• Carried Leke Construction hearing to June 7, 2021
• Carried Malley application hearing to June 7, 2021
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2021

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of items including traffic speed limits, distracted driving and drunk driving enforcement, and emergency fire truck repairs. The agenda also includes bills payable, municipal alliance participation, and various county and township communications. Most items appear to be routine approvals or informational documents.

• Emergency fire truck repairs
• Traffic speed limits (2021-06)
• Distracted driving crackdown (Chapter 159)
• Drunk driving enforcement (Chapter 159)
• Bills payable list for 05/11/2021

The New Providence Borough Council withdrew Ordinance 2021-06, which would have amended the vehicles and traffic code, to allow for proper engineering evaluation. The council approved a consent agenda including a $6,742,015.65 bills payable list, several budget insertions for grants, and appointments, with one item (salary resolution) passed with abstentions due to conflicts of interest.

• Withdrew Ordinance 2021-06 (vehicles and traffic) for engineering review
• Approved $6,742,015.65 bills payable list (Resolution 2021-123)
• Approved website upgrade agreement with Munission, LLC (Resolution 2021-121)
• Approved salary resolution for summer camp staff (Resolution 2021-122, 4-0-2)
• Approved budget insertions for grants: drunk driving ($2,883.22), distracted driving ($6,000), municipal alliance ($8,510.25), infrastructure ($50,000), recycling tonnage ($18,498.97)
• Accepted resignation of Therese Dalton as DeCorso Center manager (Resolution 2021-129)
• Appointed Michelle Zack as DeCorso Center coordinator (Resolution 2021-130)
• Appointed Gregory Miller to patrolman step nine (Resolution 2021-131)

Board of Health

This is the agenda for the New Providence Board of Health meeting on May 6, 2021. The agenda lists the agenda document and meeting materials, including a sunshine notice for the Zoom meeting. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Agenda document for May 6 public meeting
• Sunshine notice for Zoom meeting

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

• Approved March 3, 2021 minutes (motion by Dr. Lake, seconded by Dr. Nelson)
• Discussed tattoo parlor application at 1312 Springfield Avenue; no approval granted
• Discussed billing 13 restaurants $35/month for remaining 7 months of permit year
• Discussed council's delay on marijuana dispensary options

Board of Health

The Board of Health reviewed COVID-19 updates, noting declining cases and a new vaccination program for homebound residents. They discussed a proposed tattoo parlor at 1312 Springfield Avenue, but no approval was granted. The board also discussed the town council's delay on a marijuana dispensary and a plan to bill 13 restaurants $35 per month for the remaining 7 months of the year. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021
• Discussed tattoo parlor proposal at 1312 Springfield Avenue; no action taken
• Discussed billing 13 restaurants $35/month for remaining 7 months; no vote
• Reviewed COVID-19 cases and vaccination program for homebound residents

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a proposal for an orthodontics office and to consider Ordinance 2021-08, which would prohibit cannabis businesses. The agenda includes supporting documents for these items.

• Review of New Providence Orthodontics site plan (EXHIBIT-A-1-NEW-PROV-ORTHO-STECK-SLIDES)
• Ordinance 2021-08 prohibiting cannabis businesses
• Planner's review of orthodontics proposal dated 4.5.21

The Planning Board heard a site plan and variance application from New Providence Orthodontics, LLC for three new signs at 65 South Street, but did not vote on it. The Board and staff raised concerns about the number of signs, consistency with existing bank signs, and the need for a shared monument sign. The hearing was carried to June 8, 2021, with the applicant asked to work with the landlord and Provident Bank on a revised proposal. The Board also found Ordinance 2021-08, prohibiting cannabis businesses, consistent with the Master Plan in a 6-1 vote.

• Carried sign variance hearing for New Providence Orthodontics to June 8, 2021
• Found Ordinance 2021-08 (cannabis business prohibition) consistent with Master Plan (6-1)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 as submitted

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to review three cases (BD-OF-ADJ-2021-08, 10, and 11). The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with no details on the specific items.

• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-08
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-10
• Case BD-OF-ADJ-2021-11

The Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda. It granted a variance to Charles and Theresa Magistro for a 65 SF bathroom addition to a non-conforming cottage at 138 Passaic Street. It approved Corinne and Matthew McGill's application for a home addition at 64 Whitman Drive, with conditions for landscaping, recessed shed lighting, and lattice screening under the deck. It also approved Steven Kim's deck at 14 Slope Drive, with conditions including no flood light and maintenance of landscaping. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Magistro application #2021-08 for a 65 SF bathroom addition at 138 Passaic Street (unanimous)
• Approved McGill application #2021-10 for a home addition at 64 Whitman Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Kim application #2021-11 for a deck at 14 Slope Drive with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a bond ordinance, a ban on cannabis, and the final adoption of the SID budget. They will also discuss traffic changes, special police officers, and various agreements and proclamations.

• Bond Ordinance 2021-07
• Banning Cannabis 2021
• SID Budget Final Adoption 2021
• 2021-06 Traffic Speed Limits
• 2021-09 Turn Prohibited

The Borough Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget, which raises taxes on the average assessed home by 2.95%. The council also tabled a speed limit ordinance pending review of state certification requirements, and introduced several ordinances including a ban on cannabis businesses. A consent agenda approved numerous resolutions, including appointments, agreements, and a bond ordinance for capital improvements.

• Adopted 2021 municipal budget (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-06 (speed limit changes) (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-07 (bond ordinance for $2,472,200 capital improvements)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-08 (prohibiting cannabis businesses)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-09 (traffic code amendments)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 2021-109 through 2021-120 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Special Improvement District budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 23 and March 23, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider resolutions for three applications, including a major continuing care retirement community (CCRC) project. The board will also review public hearings scheduled for the next meeting and approve minutes from a prior session.

• Resolution for David and Edith Rosciszewski: addition at 11 Edward Court with side-yard setback variance (7.9 ft vs 17.04 ft required).
• Resolution for Kevin Cornel: relocation of structure at 30 Edgewood Avenue with lot size and width variances.
• Resolution for Christopher Thomas Gilbertson: addition at 84 Charnwood Road with front, side, and driveway setback variances.
• Public hearing (carried over) for Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC: preliminary/final site plan for CCRC at 575 Mountain Avenue, including 554 independent living units, 108 health care units, and variances for a monument sign, illumination, and driveway modifications.
• Review of upcoming May 3 hearings: applications for additions at 138 Passaic Street, 64 Whitman Drive, and a deck at 14 Slope Drive.

The Board of Adjustment approved the Redwood-ERC application for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 575 Mountain Avenue, with conditions including landscaping, security gates, sign relocation, and a five-year landscaping jurisdiction. The board also approved three residential variance applications for additions and a structure relocation. The CCRC approval was 6-1, with Mr. Grob opposed.

• Approved Redwood-ERC CCRC site plan with conditions (6-1)
• Approved extension of time for Rosciszewski addition at 11 Edward Court (7-0)
• Approved variance for Cornel structure relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for Gilbertson addition at 84 Charnwood Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2021, with corrections

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two property-related requests and one request for an extension of time. The agenda includes planner reviews for properties at 17 Kline and 30 Edgewood Avenue, as well as a request for an extension from 11 Edward Court. The board will likely decide on these items, but the agenda itself does not provide details on the nature of the requests.

• 17 Kline planners review
• 30 Edgewood Avenue planners 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, granted a one-year extension of time for an addition at 11 Edward Court, and approved a revised addition plan at 84 Charnwood Road. The hearing for a new home at 17 Kline Boulevard was carried to May 17, 2021, and a hearing for a home relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue was closed with discussion but no vote.

• Approved deck variance at 31 Commonwealth Avenue (6-0)
• Granted one-year extension to June 2022 for addition at 11 Edward Court (7-0)
• Approved addition at 84 Charnwood Road with conditions (7-0)
• Carried hearing for new home at 17 Kline Boulevard to May 17, 2021
• Closed hearing for home relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue without vote

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 numerous routine items such as appointments, proclamations, and payment of bills.

• Open Space Trust Fund amendment increase
• COLA index rate adjustment
• Traffic speed limits ordinance
• Affordable housing proposal by CGP and H LLC
• Shared service agreement with Berkeley Heights for wash station

The Borough Council discussed two state bills. Members unanimously supported Senate Bill 3522, which would separate municipal and county pension funds from state employees' funds, and agreed to place a resolution on the next agenda. They also directed the Borough Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting all classes of cannabis businesses, with a deadline of August 22 to act. No formal votes were taken at this conference meeting.

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

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 specific decision or discussion is limited to this extension request.

• Request for extension of time for 25 Fairmount property
• Aerial view of property (Exhibit A-1)
• Photos of neighborhood (Exhibits A-2 and A-3)

The Board of Adjustment granted a time extension to September 1, 2021, for a subdivision at 25 Fairmount Road, and approved a deck application at 31 Commonwealth Avenue with conditions. A public hearing for a house addition at 84 Charnwood Road was carried to April 19, 2021, to allow the applicants to consider alternative roof designs. The board also reviewed upcoming hearings for new home construction at 17 Kline Boulevard and a house relocation at 30 Edgewood Avenue.

• Granted extension of time to September 1, 2021, for subdivision approval at 25 Fairmount Road (Application #2020-07EXT).
• Approved deck construction at 31 Commonwealth Avenue (Application #2021-05) with conditions: lattice screening under deck and no additional lighting.
• Carried hearing for addition at 84 Charnwood Road (Application #2021-04) to April 19, 2021, for further review of roof designs.
• Approved minutes from the March 29, 2021, special meeting as submitted.

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a special virtual meeting to consider two applications for new homes requiring variances, and to continue a public hearing for a large continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on Mountain Avenue. The board will also review applications scheduled for the next meeting, including a home addition and a deck, both seeking setback variances.

• Application #2021-01: 106 Commonwealth Avenue – variances for lot size (13,000 sq ft vs 15,000 min), lot width (65 ft vs 110 ft min), driveway width (20 ft vs 18 ft max)
• Application #2021-02: 76 Brookside Drive – variances for lot size (13,533 sq ft vs 15,000 min) and lot width (79.42 ft vs 110 ft min)
• Application #2020-43: 575 Mountain Avenue – CCRC site plan with 554 independent living units, 108 health care units; variances for monument sign, illumination (1.8 vs 0.5 footcandles), and driveway modification
• Application #2021-04: 84 Charnwood Road – addition with front-yard setback 35.1 ft (min 40), side-yard setbacks 6.9/8.7 ft (min 17.4), driveway 1 ft from property line (min 6)
• Application #2021-05: 31 Commonwealth Avenue – deck with front-yard setback 20 ft (min 40)

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications for new homes requiring variances. Application #2021-01 for 106 Commonwealth Avenue was approved, allowing a smaller lot and narrower driveway than permitted. Application #2021-02 for 76 Brookside Drive was also approved, permitting a smaller lot and narrower lot width. The public hearing for the proposed continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue was continued to April 26, 2021.

• Approved Application #2021-01 for 106 Commonwealth Avenue, granting variances for lot size, lot width, and driveway width.
• Approved Application #2021-02 for 76 Brookside Drive, granting variances for lot size and lot width.
• Carried the public hearing for Application #2020-43 (Redwood-ERC CCRC at 575 Mountain Avenue) to a special meeting on April 26, 2021.

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to introduce the 2021 municipal budget and consider a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to increase the Open Space Trust Fund, along with various other resolutions and agreements. Several items are routine, such as bill lists and resignations, but the budget introduction and fund amendment are the most consequential actions.

• Introduction of 2021 municipal budget
• Temporary emergency appropriations for March 23
• Open Space Trust Fund amendment to increase funding
• Agreement with KIVU (details in attached PDF)
• Emergency purchase from Dox Electronics

The Borough Council introduced the 2021 municipal operating budget, the Downtown Improvement District budget, and ordinances to increase the Open Space Trust Fund levy and establish a cap bank. They also approved a consent agenda including resolutions for cyber forensics, emergency purchases, and various administrative items. The meeting was held via Zoom with all members present.

• Introduced 2021 Municipal Operating Budget (Resolution 2021-083)
• Introduced 2021 Downtown Improvement District Budget (Resolution 2021-082)
• 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 (Resolution 2021-080)
• Authorized emergency purchase of computer software (Resolution 2021-081)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-19 unanimously

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting virtually to discuss the results of the 'New Providence – Our Community for All' livability survey and to discuss the construction of conforming houses on non-conforming lots. The meeting also includes routine items like communications, 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 meeting

The Planning Board discussed the New Providence Our Community for All livability survey and agreed to recommend that the Borough Council accept a $5,000 grant to hire Heyer, Gruel & Associates for age-friendly planning initiatives, focusing on the PACO zone. The board also discussed a draft ordinance to allow conforming houses on non-conforming lots without variance approval, but no formal action was taken. The minutes from February 16, 2021, were approved as amended.

• Recommended Council accept $5,000 grant for age-friendly planning (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2021 minutes as amended (motion by Keane, second by Hoefling)
• Discussed draft ordinance for conforming houses on non-conforming lots (no action)
• Agreed to focus age-friendly planning on PACO zone (discussion)

Board of Adjustment

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

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

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications to build new single-family homes on undersized, non-conforming lots. The first, for 106 Commonwealth Avenue, was approved with conditions to protect a tree and make changes to eliminate variances. The second, for 76 Brookside Drive, was approved with conditions on deck lighting, screening, and driveway width. A resolution for each will be passed at the next meeting.

• Approved Application #2020-35 for an 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street, with a condition to pay the required development fee.
• Approved Application #2021-01 for a new house at 106 Commonwealth Avenue, with conditions to protect a tree and make changes to eliminate variances.
• Approved Application #2021-02 for a new house at 76 Brookside Drive, with conditions on deck lighting, screening, and driveway width.
• Approved the minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting as submitted.

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health is holding a regular meeting. They will discuss COVID-19 vaccination updates, including the lack of enough vaccines for timely shots, and review reports from the health director, inspector, nurse, and secretary.

• 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 high demand and slower rollout, with seniors facing registration challenges. They also reviewed conditionally satisfactory inspection reports for Fan Bistro and New Providence Bar and Kitchen, with the health inspector to monitor cleaning issues. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from January 13, 2021 meeting
• No further action on Animal Control Solutions reports for January and February 2021
• No further action on January 2021 financial report
• Discussed reduced Class 5 Food Service permit fees due to lower capacity
• Health inspector to follow up on cleaning issues at Fan Bistro and New Providence Bar and Kitchen

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider several applications, including a proposed 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street and three home additions. The board will also continue a public hearing for a large continuing care retirement community at 575 Mountain Avenue, carried over from previous meetings. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Application #2020-35: Preliminary/final site plan for 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street, with use, density, bulk, and steep slope variances.
• Application #2020-41: Addition at 154 Brookside Drive with requested setback variances (32.8 ft vs. 40 ft required along Maple Street).
• Application #2020-42: Addition at 16 Brook Road with front, rear, and side yard setback variances.
• Application #2020-43: Continued hearing for CCRC at 575 Mountain Avenue, including 554 independent living units, 108 health care units, sign and lighting variances, and driveway modifications.
• Applications #2021-01 and #2021-02: 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 at 575 Mountain Avenue, hearing testimony on emergency services, lighting, tree removal, and traffic. No decision was made; the hearing was carried to a special meeting on March 29, 2021. The Board also approved two setback variance applications for additions at 154 Brookside Drive and 16 Brook Road, and approved the minutes from February 22, 2021.

• Approved variance for addition at 154 Brookside Drive (Application #2020-41) with all members voting in favor.
• Approved variance for addition at 16 Brook Road (Application #2020-42) with all members voting in favor.
• Carried public hearing for Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC (Application #2020-43) to March 29, 2021, with no decision made.
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021, as submitted.

Borough Council

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda including resolutions to pay $4,227,202.29 in bills, refund overpaid taxes to six residents, make budget transfers, authorize emergency appropriations, and appoint Andrew Sonnet as fire inspector, Adam Masiello as roadman, Diego Franco as probationary employee, and Patrick Wood as deputy public works manager. Council also gave permission for Kevin Shan's Eagle Scout project to install nature stations at three parks. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $4,227,202.29 (unanimous)
• Approved refund of overpaid taxes to six property owners (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers and emergency appropriations (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Sonnet as fire inspector (unanimous)
• Appointed Adam Masiello as roadman (unanimous)
• Employed Diego Franco as probationary employee (unanimous)
• Employed Patrick Wood as deputy public works manager (unanimous)
• Granted permission for Eagle Scout nature stations at three parks (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider two agenda items, both involving documents for cases BD-OF-ADJ-2020-42 and BD-OF-ADJ-2020-41. The agenda is minimal, listing only the agenda and meeting materials, with no details on the nature of the cases or any decisions to be made.

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

The Board of Adjustment approved two residential variance applications. The first, for Todd and Becky Midura at 154 Brookside Drive, allows a one-story addition with a screen porch, subject to conditions including no enclosure of the porch and limited lighting. The second, for Tanya Batorsky at 16 Brook Road, permits a second-story addition and garage, with a condition to lower the garage roof height. Both approvals were unanimous and will be formalized in resolutions at the next meeting.

• Approved Midura variance for addition at 154 Brookside Drive (7-0)
• Approved Batorsky variance for addition at 16 Brook Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2021 special meeting
• Memorialized resolution for South Street Commons site plan deferred to March 1, 2021

Planning Board

The Planning Board discussed the New Providence – Our Community for All livability survey results, focusing on aging-in-place initiatives. Chairman Lesnewich will invite survey presenter Patricia Jacobs to a future meeting to discuss resources. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021, as submitted
• Chairman to invite Patricia Jacobs to a future meeting to discuss survey findings

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of administrative and community items, including a bills payable list, community tree recovery, and a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda also includes various correspondence and reports from officials and departments.

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

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances: 2021-01 amending fence regulations, 2021-02 on stormwater control, and 2021-03 amending the towing code. All were passed unanimously on roll call. The council also approved minutes from four prior meetings and passed a consent agenda authorizing emergency appropriations, bill payments totaling $8,291,327.03, and personnel actions.

• 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 minutes from Oct 26, Nov 16, Dec 7, Dec 21, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
• Passed consent agenda including Resolution 2021-067 authorizing emergency temporary appropriations
• Passed Resolution 2021-068 authorizing payment of bills totaling $8,291,327.03
• Passed Resolution 2021-069 accepting resignation of Jesse Sobocinski
• Passed Resolution 2021-070 advancing Nisim Sahar to Step G Facilities Mechanic

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to discuss an engineering review of a truck-turning plan for the South Street Commons project. The agenda includes two documents related to this review, indicating the board will consider the plan's compliance with turning requirements.

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

The Board of Adjustment approved Application #2020-35 by South Street Commons, LLC for a preliminary and final site plan with use, density, dimensional/bulk, and steep slope variances to construct an 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street. The approval was granted with conditions, including maintaining jurisdiction over landscaping for five years and lighting for one year, and submitting a landscaping plan for review. The motion passed 7-0.

• Approved 11-unit townhouse development at 232 South Street with variances (7-0)
• Board to maintain jurisdiction over landscaping for 5 years after CO
• Board to maintain jurisdiction over lighting by The Arbors property line for 1 year after CO
• Applicant to submit landscaping plan to Construction Official before building permits
• Applicant to install No Parking signage/striping along driveway and rear extension

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting to review a fence ordinance for consistency with municipal planning goals. The agenda includes only the agenda and meeting materials, with the fence ordinance document provided for review. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of fence ordinance for consistency

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including a contract for police records storage with Axon, a wastewater operations shared service contract, and a resolution to reject bids for the Brookside Glenbrook project. The agenda also includes routine items such as the bills payable list and various departmental reports.

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

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

• Approved payment of bills payable list totaling $3,222,975.55 (unanimous)
• Cancelled $500,000 special emergency appropriation for COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Approved $140,115.36 for Axon police equipment (unanimous)
• Approved shared wastewater services agreement with Summit (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Brookside Drive and Glenbrook Road 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 a variance for Richard and Meredith Wawzycki to construct a deck at 43 Ridge Drive, allowing a reduced rear-yard setback of 16.5 feet instead of the required 40 feet. The board also approved a variance for Randy and Nicole Falk to build an addition at 471 Charnwood Road, with conditions on lighting, grading, and window placement. A third application for a new home at 167 The Fellsway was approved with conditions, despite concerns about building height and mass. The hearing for the South Street Commons townhouse development was carried to a special meeting on February 8, 2021.

• Approved deck variance for Wawzycki at 43 Ridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved addition variance for Falk at 471 Charnwood Road with conditions (7-0)
• Approved new home variance for 167 The Fellsway with conditions (6-1)
• Carried South Street Commons hearing to February 8, 2021 special meeting

Board of Adjustment

The New Providence Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on matters related to the Lantern Hill development, including zoning exhibits and stormwater management. The agenda includes multiple documents covering zoning exhibits, stormwater reports, and application materials, indicating a focus on development review. No specific votes or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Lantern Hill zoning exhibits for hearings on 2.1.21, 3.29.21, and 4.26.21
• Major development stormwater summary (Attachment D)
• Stormwater management report and review checklist
• Redwood ERC application documents
• Role of Lantern Hill security document

The Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a preliminary and final site plan application by Redwood-ERC New Providence, LLC to expand the Lantern Hill continuing care retirement community with 554 independent living units and 108 healthcare units. The applicant seeks variances for a monument sign, lighting, and a left-turn lane on Mountain Avenue. 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 on January 25, 2021.

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

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The notice provides no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Health

The New Providence Board of Health will organize for 2021, including mayoral appointments, officer nominations, and resolutions to appoint a secretary, set meeting times, and temporarily relax permit fees for certain large restaurants. They will also review COVID-19 counts and vaccination updates, and discuss permit fees and capacity counts for restaurants with over 50 seats.

• Appointments: Dr. Richard Nelson, Christopher Stieh, Dr. Bob Robinson (2-year terms)
• Resolution 2021-01: Appointing Diane Wolfe as Board of Health Secretary
• Resolution 2021-02: Fixing 2021 meeting times, dates, and place
• Resolution 2021-03: Temporarily relaxing permit fees for Class 5 restaurants with over 50 seats
• Review of COVID-19 counts and vaccination info; restaurant capacity limits at 25% of dining area

The Board of Health approved Resolution 2021-03, temporarily relaxing permit fees for Class 5 restaurants with over 50 seats, effective immediately, to provide relief amid pandemic-related seating restrictions. The board also organized by electing Pat Silvagni as President and Dr. Lake as Vice President, and approved appointments and meeting schedules. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or required no action.

• Approved Resolution 2021-03 temporarily relaxing permit fees for Class 5 restaurants with over 50 seats (unanimous)
• Elected Pat Silvagni as Board President (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Lake as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 appointing Diane Wolfe as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 fixing 2021 meeting times, dates, and place (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 28 and December 9, 2020 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The New Providence Planning Board is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The agenda includes appointments, nominations for officers, and resolutions to set the 2021 meeting schedule, approve the board attorney, and adopt bylaws. No specific applications or public hearings are listed.

• Appointments to the Planning Board for 2021
• Nominations for 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 the South Street Commons project, as indicated by the attached planning, engineering, and site plan documents. The agenda itself contains only a list of documents and no other procedural items, so the meeting's substantive business is the project review.

• South Street Commons planning review
• South Street townhouses elevations and floor plans
• Preliminary final site plan for 2052
• Engineering review of South Street Commons
• Board of Adjustment cases 2020-35 and 2020-37

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications for additions and a driveway, and approved a modified deck application. A public hearing for an 11-unit townhouse development was carried to January 25, 2021. The board also elected officers and adopted resolutions for meetings, by-laws, and attorney services.

• Approved variance for addition/balcony at 3 Wellings Road (7-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 94 Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for driveway at 54 Pleasantview Avenue (7-0)
• Approved deck at 43 Ridge Drive as amended to 25'x21' (7-0)
• Carried hearing for 11-unit townhouse at 232 South Street to Jan 25, 2021
• Elected William Nadelberg as Chair, Jeff Grob as Vice Chair
• Reappointed Phil Morin as Board Attorney, Margaret Koontz as Secretary
• Adopted 2021 calendar, by-laws, and attorney services resolutions

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding its annual organization meeting to approve appointments, contracts, and the temporary budget for 2021. The agenda includes numerous reappointments and professional service agreements, as well as routine financial items like bill lists and tax-related resolutions.

• Approve 2021 temporary budget
• Appoint borough attorney, auditor, and other professionals
• Approve 2021 meeting schedule and holiday schedule
• Authorize payment of bills and payroll signatures
• Consider CARES Act assistance first amendment

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is holding an adjourned meeting and 2021 reorganization, with a consent agenda of routine resolutions. Actions include paying bills totaling $148,466.19, approving a $114,660.00 partial payment for the Grove Field Renovations Project, appointing officials, and awarding contracts for community programs and bus services.

• Resolution 2020-278: Authorizes payment of bills payable lists in the amount of $148,466.19
• Resolution 2020-284: Approves partial payment #2 of $114,660.00 to Dakota Excavating Contractor, Inc. for Grove Field Renovations Project
• Resolution 2020-279: Appoints Joseph Kovalcik as Assistant Chief Financial Officer, with CFO appointment on April 1, 2021
• Resolution 2020-282: Appoints Edward Nasto as Fire Official for an unexpired three-year term
• Resolution 2020-276: Awards contract to Broadway Elite Tours dba Passaic Valley Coach for bus transportation services

Planning Board

This agenda is a notice that the Planning Board's annual reorganization meeting, originally set 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