New Providence public meetings in 2022

Borough Council

This is a procedural agenda for the New Providence Borough Council meeting on December 20, 2022. The council will consider a bills payable list, personnel step increases, and various vendor contracts. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Bills payable list for December 20, 2022
• Personnel step increases for Boccellari, Bruder, Cely-Gomez, Lynch, and Miller
• Contracts with Code 3 Inc., First Energy, and Multi Sports 2023-2025
• Safe Routes to School project with NV5
• Cricket pitch installation by Wogisch

The Council approved a 2% salary increase for non-union employees for 2023 and appointed Thomas Hoppe as Police Sergeant. A consent agenda was passed approving multiple infrastructure contracts, police officer step advancements, and $658,446.56 in bill payments.

• Appointed Thomas Hoppe to Sergeant in the Police Department
• Approved 2% salary increase for non-union employees for 2023
• Authorized $658,446.56 in bill payments, including $191,500 for Commerce St Bridge replacement
• Awarded contract to Robert W. Wogisch Landscape Contractor, Inc. for cricket pitch site prep ($11,690) and turf installation ($5,500)
• Awarded contract to Quality Electrical Construction for pedestrian flashing beacon at Central Avenue and Valentine Road
• Approved $14,275 purchase order for iProjectSolutions, LLC for electronic plan review equipment
• Approved $10,679.40 purchase order for Code 3 Inc. for police vehicle outfitting
• Approved raffle license applications RA1180 and RA1181 for NP Education Foundation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a nursing home addition with several site conditions and granted approval for two residential additions. One residential addition was approved with specific requirements for driveway removal and lighting.

• Approved nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive with conditions including Knox Box installation and trailer removal (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 26 E. Fourth Street with conditions for driveway removal and lighting (7-0)
• Approved driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 44 Kendrick Road (6-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Board approved an amended site plan for a 192-unit development to meet DEP requirements. A public hearing for Porto-Heli, Inc. was postponed, and the Board agreed to move 2023 meeting start times to 8:00 p.m.

• Approved amended site plan for GH NP Central, LLC at 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street (6-0)
• Carried Porto-Heli, Inc. hearing for 1318 Springfield Avenue to January 10, 2023
• Approved changing 2023 meeting start times to 8:00 p.m.
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will consider several resolutions including permission to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the DeCorso Center drainage and senior services, adoption of a Chapter 159 opioid settlement agreement, and approval of a sewer lining engineering contract. The agenda also includes raffle applications, a down payment assistance loan, and various other routine items.

• CDBG Year 49 permission to apply for DeCorso Center drainage project
• CDBG Year 49 permission to apply for Senior Services grant
• Chapter 159 National Opioid Settlement 2022
• Collier Sewer Lining Engineering 2022 contract
• Shared Service Wastewater Operations Contract 2023-2025

The Borough Council approved a consent agenda containing 17 items, including significant bill payments and wastewater infrastructure upgrades. The council also prioritized CDBG Year 49 grant applications for senior services and facility upgrades. A down payment assistance loan for affordable housing was authorized.

• Approved $3,930,652.39 in bill payments (Resolution 2022-279)
• Approved $118,120.00 for a wastewater treatment mechanical bar screen (Resolution 2022-290)
• Approved $10,770 affordable housing loan for 3 Timothy Field Road (Resolution 2022-285)
• Accepted $40,703 NJDEP grant for Ping Wang site remediation (Resolution 2022-277)
• Approved professional engineering services for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project (Resolution 2022-289)
• Authorized $14,075.74 for police vehicle lighting equipment (Resolution 2022-286)
• Approved shared service agreement for wastewater operations with City of Summit (Resolution 2022-284)
• Prioritized CDBG Year 49 grants for Senior Services and DeCorso Center drainage

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a use variance to rebuild a home at 1823 Springfield Avenue and a second-floor addition at 44 Kendrick Road. A driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue was approved with specific conditions regarding vehicle storage and snow removal. The November 21, 2022, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved use variance to rebuild a single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (6-0)
• Approved driveway expansion at 48 Edgewood Avenue with conditions that the Jeep be stored in the garage/off-site and the trailer be stored behind a fence (7-0)
• Approved second-floor addition at 44 Kendrick Road (6-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Board approved an amended site plan for 730 Central Avenue and 111 Spring Street to comply with NJDEP wetlands buffers. The revised plan maintains 192 dwelling units by absorbing eight units from a removed carriage house into two apartment buildings.

• Approved amended site plan for GH NP Central, LLC (7-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Decided to change meeting start time to 8:00 p.m.
• Agreed to require commercial applicants to provide digital presentations

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved two residential addition applications and a use variance to rebuild a home. An application for a second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue was denied.

• Approved addition at 102 Bradford Street (7-0)
• Approved addition at 30 Edward Court (5-0)
• Approved use variance to rebuild single-family home at 1823 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Denied second-floor addition at 35 Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council will meet on November 14, 2022, to consider several items including a zoning amendment (Ordinance 2022-15), a lane-use reservation resolution, and a resolution for overpayment of taxes. Other agenda items include a roof bid memo, a web design contract, and a school sublease. The agenda consists of a single item (1.) with multiple supporting documents.

• Ordinance 2022-15: Chapter 310 zoning amendment
• Lane use reservations resolution (2022-16)
• Overpayment of taxes resolution
• Roof bid memo (DeCorso)
• Summit Speech School sublease

The Council adopted an ordinance amending zoning for the downtown area despite some opposition regarding building height and density. They also approved a new website vendor and authorized over $7.2 million in bill payments.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-15 amending downtown zoning (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-16 regarding vehicles and traffic (6-0)
• Approved $7,231,356.52 in bill payments, including $6,751,969 for Board of Education
• Approved website hosting and design services from Civic Plus
• Authorized bidding for DeCorso Center Roof Replacement Project
• Approved $19,609.31 in tax overpayment refunds to 6 residents
• Approved contract renewal for Spatial Data Logic municipal management software
• Approved Summit Speech School sublease to Signature Relocations, LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a variance for a home addition at 40 Laurel Drive. A hearing for a nursing home addition at 144 Gales Drive was carried to December 19, 2022, to allow for further testimony on site access and evacuation plans.

• Approved home addition application #2022-23 for 40 Laurel Drive (5-0)
• Tabled nursing home addition application #2022-14 for 144 Gales Drive until Dec 19, 2022
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted
• Consensus reached to continue remote meetings in 2023

Borough Council

The New Providence Borough Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and operational items, including a lead paint testing document, a recycling contract for 2023-2027, and a shared service wastewater operations contract for 2023-2025. The agenda also includes a certificate of insurance, a library HVAC document, and a permit refund. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Lead paint testing document (2022-13)
• Grand Sanitation recycling contract for 2023-2027
• Shared service wastewater operations contract for 2023-2025
• Collier Library HVAC document
• Gold permit refund (22-33842)

The Council approved a five-year recycling collection contract with Grand Sanitation and adopted ordinances for business insurance registries and lead paint testing. They also authorized nearly $500,000 in bill payments and a shared wastewater service agreement with the City of Summit.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 to establish a business insurance certificate registry
• Approved Ordinance 2022-13 adding Chapter 166 regarding Lead Paint Testing
• Awarded $2,006,851 recycling contract to Grand Sanitation Service for 2023-2027
• Approved Resolution 2022-267 for bills payable in the amount of $498,754.15
• Approved Resolution 2022-264 for a wastewater shared service agreement with City of Summit through 2025
• Approved Resolution 2022-263 for Collier Engineering & Design Inc. to replace 3 library HVAC units
• Approved limousine license for Shahid Akram – Summit Express
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes

Borough Council

The council will review several items including pedestrian safety, road improvements, and various ordinances. The agenda includes a list of bills payable and specific documents regarding lane use and vegetation.

• Chapter 159 AAA Pedestrian Safety
• Chapter 310 Ordinance
• Lane Use Reservations
• Neilsen Ford R2201887
• Riverview Paving Road Improvements

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss a 2022 bond referendum and a zoning ordinance. The agenda includes reviews of various agreements, grant documents, and bills payable.

• 2022 Bond Referendum presentation
• Zoning Ordinance 310
• Peapack Gladstone Lease Termination Agreement 2022
• NJDOT Safe Routes to School 2016 additional funds
• Ordinance 2022-14 MP Consistency

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review various administrative items, including the 2021 annual audit and a corrective action plan. The meeting includes discussions on grants, easements, and the sale of surplus assets.

• Zoning Ordinance 310
• Sale of assets including vehicles and equipment
• Easement agreement for 64 Chestnut Street
• Certification of the 2021 annual audit
• Rejection of bids for recycling services

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to discuss various municipal contracts, personnel appointments, and financial matters. The agenda includes reviews of infrastructure projects and public safety staffing.

• Contracts for 9-2022 to 8-2023
• Probationary officer appointments for Bouman and Martinez
• Collier Commerce Street Bridge construction
• Rotundi garden waste contract
• National Opioid Settlement Chapter 159

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss the codification and amendment of Chapter 310. The agenda also includes a period for public comments on non-scheduled topics.

• Discussion regarding Chapter 310 Codification and Amendment

Borough Council

The Borough Council will review various grant applications and engineering documents. Discussion items include high school traffic flow, parking, and street excavations.

• NJDOT application for Maple and Union Streets FY2023
• Chapter 147 fees
• Safe Routes to School and Union County Public Art grants
• High school traffic flow and parking
• Allycat LLC license 2022-2023

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing various municipal documents and bills payable. The agenda includes several infrastructure projects related to Collier, including bridges, paths, and construction.

• Collier Commerce Street Bridge
• Collier Community Pool Bridge and Walking Path
• Collier Douglas Street Bridge
• Collier Fairview Ave Construction
• Collier Mee Lane Bridge

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review a series of administrative documents, payment requests, and agreements. Items include public works contracts, grant applications, and easement agreements.

• Streets and sidewalks excavation contract
• Chapter 159 Clean Communities Grant 2022
• Easement agreement for 15 Glenbrook
• Garden State Fireworks 2022
• Providence Liquors 2022-2023

Borough Council

The council will review various financial documents, including bills payable and bond ordinances. The agenda includes items regarding road improvements, community activities, and youth leadership grants.

• 2022-05 Bond Ordinance
• DLS Contracting road improvements payment
• DLS Fairview Ave change order
• Picerno Giordano construction payment for Lincoln Field
• CGP and H LLC affordable housing 2022 amended document

Borough Council

The council will review various financial and infrastructure documents including a bond ordinance and capital budget amendments. The agenda includes discussions regarding emergency bridge repairs on Commerce Street and police officer classifications.

• 2022 Bond Ordinance
• Commerce Street emergency bridge repairs
• Capital Budget 2022 amendment
• Class II Special Police Officers discussion
• Department of Public Works summer help

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to review a bond ordinance and the final adoption of the SID budget. The agenda includes various payment requests and personnel matters.

• 2022-05 Bond Ordinance
• SID Budget Final Adoption 2022
• Payment to Top Line Const for Woodbine Cr 2021
• Payment to Colonnelli Pedestrian Bridge Co
• Resignation of Kubala

Borough Council

The provided agenda consists of various meeting materials and documents. The primary action item involves a temporary emergency appropriation.

• Temporary Emergency Appropriation

Borough Council

The council is reviewing several financial and administrative documents including the municipal budget introduction and a temporary emergency appropriation. The agenda also includes discussions regarding outdoor dining provisions, sign ordinances, and various community activity materials.

• Municipal Budget Introduction 2022
• Temporary Emergency Appropriation 03-22-2022
• SID Budget 2022 Introduction
• Extending Outdoor Dining and Music Provisions
• Sign Ordinance 2022-01

Borough Council

The council will review various administrative and financial documents during this meeting. The agenda includes items regarding administrator salaries, community activities, and tax overpayments.

• General salary administrator documentation
• Bills payable list
• Chapter 147 fees
• Community pool swimming agreement
• Safe Route to School 2018 grant agreement