Paramus public meetings in 2025

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting on December 29, 2025. The council will adopt resolutions to notify meetings under the Open Public Meetings Act, to close the meeting to the public, and to authorize the mayor to sign a settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Corporation (Docket No. BER-L-529-25). The meeting will also include a pledge of allegiance, roll call, and a public comment period.

• Resolution 25-12-722: Notification of meetings as required by the Open Public Meetings Act
• Resolution 25-12-723: Closing the meeting of the Mayor and Council to the public
• Resolution 25-12-724: Authorizing the mayor to sign a settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Corporation (Docket No. BER-L-529-25)
• Public comments: citizens may address any governmental item of concern
• Pledge of Allegiance and roll call

The council adopted Resolution 25-12-724, authorizing Mayor DiPiazza to sign a settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Corporation to settle its fourth‑round obligation (Docket No. BER-L-529-25). The motion was moved by Councilman Antonio, seconded by Councilman Nadera, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other resolutions were acted upon.

• Authorized mayor to sign settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing (4-0)

Affordable Housing

The Paramus Affordable Housing Committee reviewed the status of a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Behnke Senior Complex and discussed related project costs. Members considered a rehab project that has exceeded its funding cap and will require additional mayoral and council approval. Additional items included elevator upgrades for the VIP building and the removal of a management company from the Behnke activities coordinator role.

• CDBG grant awarded to PAHC: $54,581 for updates to the Behnke Senior Complex
• Potential use of grant money to offset $75,500 cost of air handlers for the complex
• Rehab project exceeding its cap; mayor and council approval needed for extra funds
• VIP building elevator upgrade quote to be secured, possible expense covered by rehabilitation trust fund
• Removal of DP Mgmt, LLC from activities coordinator position at Behnke Senior Complex

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission will receive a finance report for November 2025 and a presentation from a restaurant. It will review old business items including a simulator building plan, pond project, upcoming membership requirements, and high school golf coach responsibilities for 2026. New business will focus on setting or adjusting fees. A closed session will address contracts and cart damage.

• Restaurant presentation
• Finance report: November 2025
• General Manager report on tree work and 17 bunkers
• Old Business: simulator building, pond project, membership requirements, high school coach duties
• New Business: fees

The commission approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting. It unanimously approved a temporary outdoor tent for the restaurant, to be used until April 15, 2026 with required permits. A motion to approve a new membership form was introduced, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved minutes from November 12 meeting (approval recorded)
• Approved temporary outdoor tent permission for restaurant until April 15, 2026 – unanimous
• Motion to approve new membership form introduced (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m.

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will vote on a series of resolutions covering financial authorizations, personnel appointments, refunds, and contract changes. A key item is the reduction of the performance guarantee for the New Valley Hospital on Ridgewood Avenue/Winter's Avenue as recommended by Boswell Engineering. Additional resolutions include change orders for pole building repairs and a snow plow set, releases of tree preservation deposits, and tax‑court appeal refunds.

• Resolution 25-12-689: Reduce performance guarantee for New Valley Hospital (Ridgewood Ave/Winter's Ave) per Boswell Engineering recommendation
• Resolution 25-12-700: Approve change order $6,530 for pole building structure rescue
• Resolution 25-12-701: Approve change order $8,573.25 for snow plow set for 2026 F-650 diesel cab base
• Resolutions 25-12-690 to 25-12-693: Release tree preservation deposits to Homestead Partners, Andy Property, Concord Partners, and Mossad
• Resolutions 25-12-694 to 25-12-698: Refund taxpayers for tax‑court appeals (e.g., S 61 Paramus Rd, Deka USA Property Four LP, Haven Pro 1 Paramus Port, Macy’s Retail Holdings, 650 From Rd LLC)

The council voted 5‑0 to authorize the Paramus Police Department to join the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 program for acquiring excess Department of Defense equipment. It also approved a helicopter lift request by LS Mechanical Corp for the Garden State Plaza in January 2026 and authorized several tree‑preservation deposit releases and personnel actions. Additional financial resolutions, including change orders and taxpayer refunds, were adopted.

• Authorized participation in DLA 1033 program for the police department (Resolution 25-12-702)
• Approved LS Mechanical Corp helicopter lift request for Garden State Plaza on Jan 25‑26, 2026
• Approved release of tree preservation deposits to Homestead Partners, Andy Property, Concord Partners, and Mossad (Resolutions 25-12-690‑693)
• Approved multiple personnel appointments and salary changes, including Darren Cimillo, library assistants, and police step‑ups (Resolutions 25-12-706‑711)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for pole building structure ($6,530.00) (Resolution 25-12-700)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for snow plow set ($8,573.25) (Resolution 25-12-701)
• Approved refunds to taxpayers for tax court and tax appeals (Resolutions 25-12-694‑698)
• Authorized termination of Christopher Boneparte from DPW‑Road Division (Resolution 25-12-717)

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will consider approval of the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear the Health Officer’s December 2025 report, the Board President’s report, and the Council Liaison’s report. Staff reports covering environmental, animal control, registrar, nursing, and health education topics will be presented, followed by unfinished business, new business, discussion items, and pending licenses and permits.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Health Officer’s December 2025 report
• Board President’s report
• Council Liaison’s report
• Staff reports (environmental, animal control, registrar, nursing, health education)

The Board approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It approved the Health Officer’s Report and the staff reports as submitted. A blanket approval was granted for all licenses and permits issued between September and November 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report (motion approved)
• Approved staff reports (motion approved)
• Approved blanket approval for licenses and permits Sep–Nov 2025 (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Paramus Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2025, to consider a request for use and bulk variances for Billy V’s Unique Landscaping at 148 Spring Valley Road. The proposal seeks to exceed the 60% land coverage limit and reduce required side and rear yard setbacks. The agenda also includes resolutions for several new business items and the approval of minutes from November 13, 2025.

• Public hearing: Billy V’s Unique Landscaping variance request (148 Spring Valley Road)
• Resolution: Docket No. 7249 (5 Sipporta Lane)
• Resolution: Docket No. 7252 (755 Hollybrook Road)
• Resolution: Docket No. 7254 (751 Manchester Way)
• Resolution: Docket No. 7255 (199 Reid Way)

The Board approved the November 13, 2025 minutes unanimously (7‑0). It then approved four existing‑use resolutions for a carport, two fences, and a fence with patio, each by unanimous vote (6‑0). The board also approved a new single‑family house at 199 Reid Way by unanimous vote (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (7‑7)
• Approved carport resolution for 5 Sipporta Lane (6‑6)
• Approved fence resolution for 755 Hollybrook Road (6‑6)
• Approved fence & patio resolution for 751 Manchester Way (6‑6)
• Approved new single‑family house resolution for 199 Reid Way LLC (4‑4)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑7)

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission convened to approve minutes and review administrative reports. The agenda includes discussions on pool party dates, a hiring policy, and a grant for a kiddie pool upgrade.

• Approval of minutes
• Pool party date requests
• Kiddie pool upgrade grant
• Pool hiring policy
• NJ Social Media Archive

The Pool Commission voted to approve the October minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission will consider several items, including the cancellation of the Tree Preservation Release at 270 Apline Drive. It will review an appeal concerning removal requests for properties at 149 Split Rock Road and 228 Monroe Avenue. The commission will also discuss winter tree removals, the upcoming Arbor Day event, and authorize payment of bills.

• Tree Preservation Release – 270 Apline Drive: project cancelled
• Removal Request Appeal – 149 Split Rock Road and 228 Monroe Avenue
• Winter Removals (planned)
• Arbor Day event
• Authorization to pay bills

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission accepted the tree‑preservation recommendations presented. It denied removal requests for trees at 469 Route 17, 249 Split Rock Road, and 228 Monroe Avenue, and approved offering root‑pruning instead of removal. The commission also authorized payment of its bills and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted tree‑preservation recommendations (all in favor)
• Offered root pruning and denied removal at 469 Route 17 (all in favor)
• Denied tree removal at 249 Split Rock Road (all in favor)
• Denied tree removal at 228 Monroe Avenue (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of commission bills (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is holding a special meeting to receive reports from directors and committee leads. A specific point of discussion includes registration numbers and coaching intent for intown basketball.

• Intown Basketball registration numbers and intent to coach
• Finance approval
• Meeting minutes approval

The Paramus Recreation Commission approved its financial report and the minutes from the meeting. Both motions were made and seconded by commissioners. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM.

• Approved financial report (motion by Commissioner Benaquista, seconded by Commissioner Brundage)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Commissioner Brundage)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Brundage, seconded by Commissioner Zysman)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review updates on the Saddle River Restoration filing and commission bylaws. The body will also develop monthly themes and a social media calendar for 2026.

• Saddle River Restoration filing update
• Bylaws update
• Development of 2026 Monthly Themes
• Year End Report
• Earth Day Documents

The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Councilman Ace Antonio was appointed as the council liaison. Members voted to move the 2026 meeting start time back to 7 pm and to hold the July and August meetings via Zoom, with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Councilman Ace Antonio as council liaison
• Changed 2026 meeting start time to 7 pm (all in favor)
• Set July 2026 meeting to Zoom (all in favor)
• Set August 2026 meeting to Zoom (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will consider site plans, permits, and variances for commercial and residential developments, including Costco and Tommy's Tavern, and will hear a public hearing on a soil moving permit.

• Costco Wholesale Corporation: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, Major Soil Movement Permit, Variances at 857, 859 & 861 Route 17
• Tommy's Tavern-Bergen Town Center: Preliminary & Final Site Plan, Variance at UE Bergen Mall Owner, LLC. location
• Selman Properties: Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval & Variance at 670 Route 17
• 189 Alpine Drive: Public hearing for Major Soil Moving Permit Application
• PP South 2025, LLC.: Minor Site Plan & Minor Subdivision at 700 Paramus Park

The board voted unanimously to approve four resolutions granting permits to Costco Wholesale Corp., Jalo Management NJ, PP South 2025, LLC, and Selman Properties, LP. It also approved a major soil‑moving permit for 189 Alpine Drive and a site‑plan variance for a Tommy’s Tavern restaurant at Bergen Town Center. Extensions of time were granted for prior approvals to Paramus Ridgewood, LLC and Orange Lantern Associates, LLC. All votes were recorded as in favor with no opposition or abstentions.

• Approved Resolution #25-26 for Costco Wholesale Corp. (8-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-29 for Jalo Management NJ (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-30 for PP South 2025, LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-31 for Selman Properties, LP (3-0-0)
• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for Satjot Sawhney, 189 Alpine, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved Site‑Plan and Variance for UE Bergen Mall Owner, LLC – Tommy’s Tavern (9-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-32 granting extension of time for Paramus Ridgewood, LLC (9-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-28 granting extension of time for Orange Lantern Associates, LLC (9-0-0)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will vote on Ordinance 2025-38, a bond measure that appropriates $1,625,000 for various public improvements and the acquisition of new automotive vehicles. They will also adopt Ordinance 2025-37 to add a new sewer connection fee and Ordinance 2025-39 to create an Administrative Assistant for Police Operations. Several resolutions will be considered, including a $10,725.88 change order for a CDBG road project and the sale of surplus municipal property online.

• Ordinance 2025-38: bond authorization for $1,625,000 to fund public improvements and new vehicles
• Ordinance 2025-37: adds a new Sewer Connection Fee to the borough code
• Ordinance 2025-39: creates the Office of Administrative Assistant – Police Operations
• Resolution 25-12-674: approves Change Order No. 1 for $10,725.88 for FY 2024 CDBG road work on Van Buren Drive and Farmington Lane
• Resolution 25-12-665: authorizes sale of municipal personal property no longer needed via an online auction

The council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing $1,625,000 to finance public improvements and new automotive equipment, passing 5‑0. It also approved ordinances adding a sewer‑connection fee, creating an Administrative Assistant for Police Operations, and amending the salaries and compensation chapter, each with a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the council voted 4‑0 to join the New Jersey Intergovernmental Insurance Fund and to contract Sibilia Construction Services for a $26,750 cost‑analysis of the IKEA building.

• Approved $1,625,000 bond ordinance for public improvements and vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding Sewer Connection Fee (Section 429-41.1) (5-0)
• Created Administrative Assistant – Police Operations office via ordinance (5-0)
• Amended Salaries and Compensation chapter via ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized membership in New Jersey Intergovernmental Insurance Fund (4-0)
• Authorized $26,750 contract with Sibilia Construction Services for IKEA cost analysis (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to receive reports on various athletic programs and facilities. The body will discuss basketball, cheer, and wrestling updates, as well as pool and purchasing matters.

• Football recap
• Travel and Intown Basketball reports
• Cheer and Wrestling updates
• Edmonds/Purchasing and Pool reports
• Capital Improvement and Facilities/Parks committee reports

Commissioners approved the regular financial report. A motion to enter a closed‑session meeting was made by Commissioner Crespo and seconded by Commissioner Brundage.

• Approved financial report (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to enter closed session made and seconded (outcome not recorded)

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will convene at Borough Hall to approve minutes, review staff reports, and discuss pending licenses and permits. The meeting is tentative pending notice requirements.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 minutes
• Health Officer’s Report (November 2025)
• Staff Reports (September - October 2025)
• Licenses & Permits Pending Approval (September - October 2025)
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for December 15

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four residential applications. The body is deciding on requests for variances regarding carports, fences, patios, and a new single-family home.

• Docket No. 7249: Proposal for a 13 x 26 carport at 5 Sipporta Lane
• Docket No. 7252: Proposal for a 6ft high fence at 755 Hollybrook Road
• Docket No. 7254: Proposal for a 6ft high fence and 10’ x 13’ patio at 751 Manchester Way
• Docket No. 7255: Proposal for a new single-family dwelling at 199 Reid Way

The Board approved a 6‑ft fence at 755 Hollybrook Road, a new single‑family house at 199 Reid Way, and a fence with patio at 751 Manchester Way. It denied a carport request at 5 Sipporta Lane. The Board also approved the meeting minutes and a resolution for Elika LLC.

• Approved 6‑ft fence at 755 Hollybrook Road (7‑7 vote)
• Approved new single‑family dwelling at 199 Reid Way (5 Yes, 2 No)
• Approved 6‑ft fence and patio at 751 Manchester Way (7‑7 vote)
• Denied 13 × 26 ft carport at 5 Sipporta Lane (5 Yes, 2 No)
• Approved meeting minutes (6‑6 vote)
• Approved resolution for Elika LLC, 157 ArunDel Road (7‑7 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑7 vote)

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and receive a series of reports, including liaison, administration, shade tree, and buildings & grounds updates. Commissioners will discuss old business, new business, and the payment of bills before adjourning.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of liaison and administration reports
• Discussion of old and new business items
• Payment of outstanding bills

The Pool Commission unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission will consider the Assistant Superintendent's report on tree preservation releases, including a $5,000 hold for one oak at 251 Concord Drive. It will also review removal requests at 469 Route 17 (Shake Shack), 149 Split Rock Road, and 228 Monroe Avenue, as well as a maple removal costing $3,924 at 803 Wynetta Place. Additional agenda items cover fall tree planting, storm damage, lawn root work, road trimming, a storm water management plan, and authorization to pay related bills.

• 251 Concord Drive – hold preservation for one oak, $5,000.00
• 803 Wynetta Place – maple removal, $3,924.00
• Removal request at 469 Route 17 (Shake Shack)
• Removal request at 149 Split Rock Road
• Removal request at 228 Monroe Avenue

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission found the revised landscape plan for the Costco development at 670 Rt 17 acceptable. No vote tally was recorded for that item. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by F. Rizzo, seconded by V. Piccinich, which passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were taken because there was no quorum for voting.

• Accepted revised landscape plan for Costco at 670 Rt 17 (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will consider a $1.625 million bond ordinance for public improvements and vehicle purchases, approve police and fire department salary step-ups, and authorize shared service agreements for leaf collection and court administration with Maywood.

• Bond ordinance for $1,625,000 in public improvements and vehicles
• Police department salary step-ups ranging from $137,098 to $226,799 annually
• Shared service agreement with Maywood for leaf collection and municipal court administration
• Resolution to terminate contract with JC Contracting for Farview Avenue/Midland Avenue intersection
• Approval of $109,622 and $116,000 in additional work for Prospect Street Pump Station

The council unanimously approved a $1,625,000 bond ordinance (2025‑38) to fund various public improvements and the acquisition of new vehicles. It also adopted ordinances adding a sewer‑connection fee (2025‑37), creating an administrative assistant for police operations (2025‑39), and amending the salaries and compensation chapter (2025‑40). The clerk approved several community event requests, including Santa photos at Garden State Plaza and a Sunday alcohol sale at Stew Leonard’s.

• Approved bond ordinance for $1,625,000 public improvements and vehicles (2025‑38) – 6-0
• Approved sewer connection fee ordinance (2025‑37) – 6-0
• Approved administrative assistant – police operations ordinance (2025‑39) – 6-0
• Approved salaries and compensation amendment ordinance (2025‑40) – 6-0
• Approved Garden State Plaza Photos with Santa event (Nov 9‑Dec 21, 2025)
• Approved Floor and Décor Sunday inventory work (Apr 26, 2026, 9 am‑3 pm)
• Approved Casa De Montecristo parking‑lot event (Nov 19, 2025, 6‑9 pm)
• Approved Stew Leonard’s Sunday alcohol sales (Nov 23‑Dec 28, 2025)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission will review October finances, address old business including a simulator building and pond project, and discuss membership requirements for 2026. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss contracts and cart damage.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, September 10, and October 8 meetings
• Review of October 2025 finance report
• Discussion of simulator building and pond project
• Discussion of membership requirements for 2026
• Closed session to discuss contracts and cart damage

The commission did not approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting, as noted by Jeff Lepselter. A motion to close the meeting at 7:36 p.m. was made by Jeff Lepselter and seconded by Jim Luciano; no vote tally was recorded. No other substantive actions were decided during the session.

• Minutes from October 8 not approved by Jeff Lepselter
• Motion to close the meeting at 7:36 p.m. made (no vote recorded)

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission will discuss several items, including a budget update presented by Tom D. The commission will also consider a social media calendar, the timing for a zoo exhibition during Paramus Day, and will vote on the date for its 2026 meeting. Additional updates include a recap of the Fall Clean‑Up and a filing deadline for the Saddle River Restoration project.

• Fall Clean‑Up recap (old business)
• Saddle River Restoration filing deadline (old business)
• Social Media Calendar (new business)
• Budget update presented by Tom D. (new business)
• Approval of the 2026 P.E.C. meeting date (new business)

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8 and October 13, 2025 meetings. A resolution allowing Paramus to participate in the Saddle River Restoration project was recorded as passed. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:17 PM.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Resolution for Paramus to participate in Saddle River Restoration passed
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will consider several development applications, including a preliminary and final major site plan, major soil movement permit, and variances for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 857, 859 & 861 Route 17. It will also review a major soil moving permit for 325 Budd Road, a permitted change of use for 231 Route 4W, a site‑plan approval and variance for 670 Route 17, and a minor site plan and subdivision for 700 Paramus Park. The agenda includes public hearings, approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes, and payment of approved vouchers.

• Costco Wholesale Corp. – 857, 859 & 861 Route 17: major site plan, soil movement permit, variances
• 325 Budd Rd., LLC – 325 Budd Road: major soil moving permit
• JALO Management NJ, LLC – 231 Route 4W: change of use (permitted)
• Selman Properties, LP – 670 Route 17: site‑plan approval and variance
• PP South 2025, LLC – 700 Paramus Park: minor site plan and minor subdivision

The Paramus Planning Board unanimously approved a Costco permit and a major soil‑moving permit. It also approved a change‑of‑use for a serotonin clinic, a car‑wash site plan and variance, and a family‑entertainment venue subdivision. The board further approved voucher payments and adopted the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution #25‑26 for Costco Wholesale Corp. (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25‑27 for 325 Budd Rd., LLC major soil moving permit (5-0-0)
• Approved change‑of‑use for JALO Management NJ, LLC serotonin clinic (5-0-0)
• Approved site plan and variance for Selman Properties, LP car wash (5-0-0)
• Approved minor site plan and subdivision for PP South 2025, LLC entertainment venue (5-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)

Affordable Housing

The Paramus Affordable Housing Committee reviewed status updates on several projects, including the new $54,581 CDBG grant for the Behnke Senior Complex and possible grant funding to offset $75,500 for air‑handling equipment. Members discussed ADA‑compliance inspections for the VIP building and scheduled elevator maintenance at the Jordan Cisternino site. They also noted the removal of DP Mgmt, LLC as activities coordinator for the Behnke Senior Complex.

• CDBG grant awarded: $54,581 for Behnke Senior Complex updates
• Possible use of grant money to offset $75,500 cost of air handlers
• Elevator inspection to be scheduled after valve replacement at Jordan Cisternino site
• Engineers to assess VIP building entrances, walkways, and elevators for ADA compliance
• Removal of DP Mgmt, LLC from activities coordinator role at Behnke Senior Complex

Board of Adjustment

The meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025, was cancelled. An application regarding a fence at 755 Hollybrook Road has been carried to November 13, 2025.

• Application for a 6ft high fence at 755 Hollybrook Road (Block 7316 Lot 7) carried to November 13, 2025

Recreation Commission

The Paramus Recreation Commission will hear public comments and approve meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive reports on finance, director and assistant director program updates, and committee activities. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or ordinance changes are listed for this meeting.

• Director report covering football, cheer, shade tree, winter programming, and East Brook turf field
• Assistant Director report covering travel basketball, cheer, and wrestling
• Committee reports on adult programs, basketball (intown and travel), capital improvement, and facilities/parks
• Recreation Assistant report on pool operations and special events
• Public hearing of the public

The commission approved its financial report after a motion by Commissioner Benaquista and a second by Commissioner Brundage. The board also approved the meeting minutes following a motion by Commissioner Zysman and a second by Commissioner Alfano. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Brundage and seconded by Commissioner Zysman and was adopted.

• Approved financial report (motion by Benaquista, seconded by Brundage)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Zysman, seconded by Alfano)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brundage, seconded by Zysman)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider several ordinances, including the vacation of a portion of Sycamore Street and updates to salary and solid waste regulations. The body will also review contracts for road work and tree services.

• Contract for West Century Road improvements with DS Meyer Enterprises, LLC for $298,120.00
• Contract for 2025 Fall Tree bid with Schichtel’s Nursery Inc for $26,785.00
• Ordinance 2025-33 to vacate a portion of Sycamore Street and convey land to adjacent owners
• Ordinance 2025-35 establishing regulations for municipal recycling and trash containers
• Shared service agreement with Passaic County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle maintenance

At the October 21 meeting, the council unanimously approved four ordinances updating sign standards, vacating part of Sycamore Street, salaries and compensation, and solid‑waste regulations. It also adopted a personnel policies manual and authorized several contracts, notably a $298,120 NJDOT award for West Century Road improvements, a $26,785 tree‑planting contract, and a shared‑service agreement with the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle maintenance.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-36 amending sign standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-33 vacating portion of Sycamore Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-34 amending salaries and compensation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-35 amending solid‑waste regulations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10-635 awarding $26,785 tree bid to Schichtel’s Nursery (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10-636 awarding $298,120 NJDOT aid for West Century Road improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10-634 authorizing shared‑service agreement with Passaic County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Non‑consent Resolution 25-10-638 adopting personnel policies and procedures manual (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Paramus Environmental Commission meeting will include updates from the mayor and council, the planning board, and the Department of Public Works. Old business items include a recap of the September 13 clean‑up, ERI/NRI, Earth Day, an update on Tom Donahue, and a discussion of the budget. New business is listed as TBD, followed by a public comment period.

• September 13th Clean up recap
• ERI/NRI
• Earth Day
• Tom Donahue – update
• Budget

The Environmental Commission postponed approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes. Both old and new business items were also tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 minutes – tabled
• Old business items – tabled
• New business items – tabled
• Adjournment – approved unanimously

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a major soil moving permit. The board will also review minutes from the October 2nd meeting and approve vouchers.

• Public hearing for Major Soil Moving Permit at 325 Budd Road (Block 3801, Lot 15)

The Paramus Planning Board voted 7‑0‑0 to approve the Major Soil Moving Permit for 325 Budd Road, LLC. The board also approved payment vouchers with a 7‑0‑0 vote. Minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting were adopted by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for 325 Budd Rd., LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved payment vouchers (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 2, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025 was cancelled. The two pending applications—Docket 7233 for Billy V’s Unique Landscaping at 148 Spring Valley Road and Docket 7241 for 750 Route 17 North—will be reconsidered at later dates (December 11 and November 13, 2025 respectively). No other business was conducted.

• Docket 7233: Billy V’s Unique Landscaping, 148 Spring Valley Rd – use & bulk variances, proposed 77% land coverage (required 60%) and reduced setbacks.
• Docket 7241: 750 Route 17 North – amended site plan with bulk variance, proposed 35% building coverage (required 25%), 4‑story height (required 2 stories), and 0‑ft rear yard setback (required 25 ft).
• Review of September 25, 2025 minutes.
• Payment of bills.
• Adjournment (meeting cancelled).

Pool Commission

The Paramus Pool Commission met to approve the previous meeting's minutes and review various department reports, including budget and personnel. The body also discussed old and new business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes
• Manager's report
• Recreation Liaison report
• Buildings & Grounds report
• Payment of bills

The commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. It also approved pool usage dates for four schools: West Brook on June 12, 2026; Paramus High School on June 15, 2026; East Brook on June 18, 2026; and River Dell on June 9, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Approved West Brook pool use on 6/12/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Paramus High School pool use on 6/15/26 (unanimous)
• Approved East Brook pool use on 6/18/26 (unanimous)
• Approved River Dell pool use on 6/9/26 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission will consider a Tree Preservation Release covering properties at 176 Concord Drive, 154 Lawrence Drive, 168 Reid Way, 240 Homestead Road, and 251 Concord Drive. It will open a bid for tree planting and discuss the NJ Shade Tree Federation. The commission will also review upgrade plans for Petruska Park and Firemans Park, and authorize payment of pending bills.

• Tree Preservation Release — 176 Concord Drive, 154 Lawrence Drive, 168 Reid Way, 240 Homestead Road, 251 Concord Drive
• Tree Planting Bid Opening
• Discussion of NJ Shade Tree Federation
• Petruska Park Upgrades
• Firemans Park Upgrades

The commission voted to release tree preservation restrictions for 313 Budd Road (two ash trees removed) and for 673 Cambridge Road. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also upheld the denial of a release for the declining tree at 368 Bullard Avenue. Additional motions approved payment of outstanding bills, adoption of the previous month’s minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved tree preservation release for 313 Budd Road (unanimous)
• Approved tree preservation release for 673 Cambridge Road (unanimous)
• Upheld denial of tree preservation release for 368 Bullard Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to pay bills (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of last month’s minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission will review and approve minutes from its August 13 and September 10 meetings, receive a finance report for September 2025, and discuss old business items including a simulator building, a pond project, and monitors. The meeting will allow a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker. A closed session will be held to consider contracts concerning cart damage.

• Approval of minutes from August 13 and September 10 meetings
• Finance report for September 2025
• Old Business: simulator building, pond project, monitors
• Public comment limited to five minutes per person
• Closed session to discuss contracts related to cart damage

The Golf Commission voted not to approve the minutes from the September 10th meeting, with Jeff Lepselter casting the dissenting vote. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

• September 10th meeting minutes not approved (Jeff Lepselter voted against approval)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss several new ordinances, including regulations for municipal waste containers and salary amendments. The body is also reviewing professional service contracts for borough planners and various municipal project awards.

• Ordinance 2025-33 to vacate a portion of Sycamore Street and convey land to adjacent owners
• Ordinance 2025-35 establishing regulations for municipal recycling and trash container replacement
• Contract award of $76,050.00 to CDWG for 60 Dell Optiplex AIO desktops
• Contract award of $73,200.00 to White Rock Corp for Petruska Park roof replacement
• Contract award of $28,775.00 to Hudd Environmental Services for site remediation

The council approved several community event requests from Garden State Plaza and other groups. It also adopted three ordinances—vacating part of Sycamore Street, amending the borough’s salary and compensation code, and establishing recycling container regulations—each passing unanimously. Additionally, a change order for a $26,897.50 generator installation was authorized.

• Approved Garden State Plaza Big Santa installation on Oct 26, 2025 (approved)
• Approved Garden State Plaza Big Santa night event on Nov 8, 2025 (approved)
• Approved Extreme Motorsports car show on Oct 19, 2025 (approved)
• Approved HHS Paramus staff appreciation event on Oct 14, 2025 (approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-33 vacating portion of Sycamore Street (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-34 amending salaries and compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-35 amending solid waste container regulations (5-0)
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 for $26,897.50 generator installation (Resolution 25-10-601)

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a major site plan, soil movement permit, and variances for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 857, 859 & 861 Route 17. Other items include signage for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, a minor site plan for Local Infusion, and an extension of approvals for 4 Schubert Lane, LLC. The board will also consider a preliminary and final site plan with variance for Selman Properties at 670 Route 17, carried forward to the November 6 meeting.

• Costco Wholesale Corp – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, Major Soil Movement Permit, and Variances for 857, 859 & 861 Route 17, Lots 1, 2 & 4 (carried from 9/18/25 meeting)
• Selman Properties, L.P. – Preliminary & Final Site Plan & Variance for 670 Route 17, Lot 1 (carried to 11/6/25 meeting)
• Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Signage at 70-72 Route 17N, Block 1208, Lot 15
• Local Infusion – Minor Site Plan at 231 Route 4, Block 1411, Lot 3
• 4 Schubert Lane, LLC – Minor Subdivision Extension of Approvals at 4 Schubert Lane, Block 2001, Lot 17

The Paramus Planning Board voted 8‑0‑0 to approve the Costco Wholesale Corporation application, including the site plan, variance and related permits. The Board also approved three separate resolutions—#25‑23 for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, #25‑24 for 4 Schubert Lane, LLC, and #25‑25 for Local Infusion—each with a 7‑0‑0 vote. Additionally, vouchers were approved (8‑0‑0) and the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted (7‑0‑0).

• Approved Resolution #25-23 for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-24 for 4 Schubert Lane, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-25 for Local Infusion (7-0-0)
• Approved Costco Wholesale Corporation application request (8-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (8-0-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting (7-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding residential applications. The body will also consider a resolution for a site plan approval amendment with variances for Yeshivat Noam.

• Public hearing for Docket No. 7249 (5 Sipporta Lane) to construct a 13 x 26 carport 2ft from the side yard line
• Resolution for Docket No. 7244 (Yeshivat Noam) regarding site plan approval amendment with variances

Pool Commission

The Commission will discuss extending the pavilion to create a dedicated party space and review school pool day requests for June. The body will also consider a refund request based on medical reasoning.

• Proposed extension of the pavilion next to the walkway gate for a party area
• School pool day requests for Paramus High School, Westbrook 8th Grade, East Brook 8th Grade, and River Dell Middle School
• Payment of $328 to Nautilus Swimming Pool for handicap chair repair
• Payment of $282 to American Red Cross for lifeguard certifications
• Refund request from Amy C. based on a doctor's note dated July 24

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss updates on various athletic programs and park improvements. The body will review reports on football, cheer, pickleball courts, and winter programming. The meeting includes reports from the Director, Assistant Directors, and the Recreation Assistant.

• Pickle Ball Courts update
• Park Improvements and Shade Tree updates
• BOE Field and Gym usage
• Wrestling registration
• Winter programming and Intown Basketball updates

The commission approved the financial report after a motion by Commissioner Benaquista and a second by Commissioner Brundage. They also approved the meeting minutes following a motion by Commissioner Zysman and a second by Commissioner Alfano. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Brundage, seconded by Commissioner Zysman.

• Approved financial report (motion by Benaquista, seconded by Brundage)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Zysman, seconded by Alfano)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brundage, seconded by Zysman)

Board of Health

The Paramus Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes, a Health Officer’s Report for September 2025, and various staff reports covering environmental, animal control, and public health topics from June‑August 2025. Additional items are the Board President’s Report, Council Liaison’s Report, and pending licenses and permits.

• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting
• Health Officer’s Report (September 2025)
• Board President’s Report
• Council Liaison’s Report
• Staff Reports – Environmental & Animal Control, Deputy Registrar, Nurses, Public Health Supervisor/Education (June‑August 2025)

The Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. The Health Officer’s Report and the staff reports were each approved. The Board decided not to update the ordinance on keeping roosters and chickens. A blanket approval was granted for all licenses and permits issued between June and August 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by DiPiazza, seconded by Piazza)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report (motion moved by DiPiazza, seconded by Piazza)
• Approved staff reports (motion moved by Piazza, seconded by DiPiazza)
• Ordinance on keeping roosters and chickens will not be updated
• Approved blanket licenses and permits for June‑August 2025 (motion moved by Piazza, seconded by DiPiazza)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development applications, including signage for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, a minor site plan for Local Infusion, and a major site plan, soil‑movement permit and variances for Costco Wholesale Corporation on Route 17. The Selman Properties application will not be heard and has been carried to the October 25 meeting. The board will also approve the September 4 minutes and pay approved vouchers.

• Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy signage – 70‑72 Route 17N, Block 1208, Lot 15
• Local Infusion minor site plan – 231 Route 4, Block 1411, Lot 3
• Costco Wholesale Corporation major site plan, soil‑movement permit and variances – 857‑861 Route 17, Block 7401, Lots 1, 2 & 4
• Selman Properties preliminary & final site plan and variance – 670 Route 17, Block 6301, Lot 1 (postponed to 10/25)
• Approval of September 4 minutes and payment of approved vouchers

The Planning Board granted a variance for two wall signs for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, voting 7‑0‑0. It also approved the tenancy application for Local Infusion at 231 Route 4, also by a 7‑0‑0 vote. The Costco Wholesale site‑plan application was not decided and was carried over to the next meeting.

• Approved Ivy Rehab signage variance (7-0-0)
• Approved Local Infusion tenancy application (7-0-0)
• Costco site‑plan application carried over to next meeting (no vote)

Affordable Housing

The body is discussing maintenance updates for Behnke Senior Housing and VIP buildings, including elevator and ADA compliance issues. Members are also exploring options to use rehabilitation funds for credits toward specific building projects.

• Review of new laundry vendor contract proposals for Behnke
• Discussion on using rehabilitation funds for Behnke windows and bathtubs
• Evaluation of ADA compliance for VIP building walkways and entrance ramp
• Status of CDBG grant
• Review of Administrative Agent Agreement for Soldier Hill Commons

The Affordable Housing Board approved a cap on emergency money decisions after a motion by Trustee Alan Brundage, seconded by Trustee Sandi Gunderson, with a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved unspecified bills after a motion by Trustee Sandi Gunderson, seconded by Trustee Alan Brundage, also by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Trustee Alan Brundage, seconded by Trustee Sandi Gunderson, with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved emergency money cap (motion by A. Brundage, seconded by S. Gunderson, 3-0)
• Approved pending bills (motion by S. Gunderson, seconded by A. Brundage, 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by A. Brundage, seconded by S. Gunderson, 4-0)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council will vote on a series of resolutions, including a vacation/sick time payout and contract awards. They will also consider two ordinances amending the borough code on U‑turns and licenses. Public comments and routine reports will be presented before adjournment.

• Resolution 25-09-587: authorizes a vacation/sick time payout of $85,293.32 to Glenn Pagano
• Resolution 25-09-588: amends the shared services agreement with Bergen County for emergency and non‑emergency equipment
• Resolution 25-09-570: awards a Bergen County cooperative contract to All American Ford of Paramus for 2025 Ford F550 4x4 Supercab
• Ordinance 2025-32: amends Chapter 419, Section 491-46 (U‑Turns) of the borough code
• Ordinance 2025-31: amends Chapter 157 (Licenses) of the borough code

The Paramus Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances, one amending the borough’s U‑turn rules and another amending licensing provisions, each passing unanimously. They also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor and clerk to sign a separation agreement, and a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering bill payments, a contract award to All American Ford, vacation pay, and numerous personnel promotions, step‑ups, and separations. Additionally, the council approved a raffle application for the Spring Valley Fire Company. All actions were recorded as approved by the council.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-32 amending U‑turn rules (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-31 amending licensing code (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑590 authorizing mayor and clerk to sign separation agreement (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑587 vacation/sick payout of $85,293.32 to Glenn Pagano (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑588 amendment to shared services agreement with Bergen County (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑569 authorizing payment of bills (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑570 awarding contract to All American Ford of Paramus (consent agenda)
• Approved Spring Valley Fire Co. raffle application (4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and decide on several agenda items. The primary item is the final site plan approval for Yeshivat Noam at 70 West Century Road, which seeks variances for building height, lot coverage, rear‑yard setback, and parking. The board will also consider minutes from the August 14 and August 28, 2025 meetings, resolutions for a variance extension and an accessory‑structure request, and will vote on payment of bills before adjourning.

• Final Site Plan Approval – Yeshivat Noam, 70 West Century Road: proposed 47.01‑ft height (required 25 ft), 27.71% lot coverage (required 20%), 60.19‑ft rear yard setback (required 100 ft), 159 parking spaces (required 421)
• Variance extension request – Docket No. 7148 – 750 Paramus LLC & One Ridgewood LLC
• Accessory structure request – Docket No. 7251 – Locicero
• Approval of minutes for August 14 2025 and August 28 2025 meetings
• Payment of bills

The Board of Adjustment approved the Yeshivat Noam commercial site‑plan application (Docket 7244) with conditions on fence relocation, netting, shrubbery and DEP coordination, voting 7‑0. The Board also approved a variance extension for 750 Paramus LLC & One Ridgewood LLC (Docket 7148) by a 7‑0 vote. Additional actions included approval of a resolution for 30 Alden Road (6‑0), approval of two sets of meeting minutes (both 6‑0), approval of payment of bills (8‑0), and adjournment (8‑0).

• Approved Yeshivat Noam site‑plan application with fence, netting and shrubbery conditions (7‑0)
• Approved variance extension for 750 Paramus LLC & One Ridgewood LLC (7‑0)
• Approved resolution for 30 Alden Road (6‑0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved payment of bills (8‑8)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑8)

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission will review a finance report for August 2025 and consider upgrades to the golf course restaurant. The commission will also receive updates on course conditions, irrigation design, autonomous mowers, and staff matters. Old business items include the Noteefy simulator building, a pond project, and monitor installations. A closed session will address contracts related to cart damage.

• Restaurant upgrades
• Finance report for August 2025
• Old Business: Noteefy simulator building
• Old Business: pond project
• Closed session: contracts concerning cart damage

The commission did not approve the minutes from the August 13 meeting. A motion to close the meeting was made by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner, and was adopted. The next commission meeting was scheduled for October 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Borough Hall caucus room. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Approval of August 13 minutes – not approved (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to close Golf Commission meeting – adopted (no vote tally provided)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission will review public tree preservation releases for three properties, discuss irrigation for the library and fireman's park, and consider a sidewalk bid, an ash‑tree survey, and other park improvements. It will also address an authorization to pay bills related to these items.

• Public Tree Preservation Releases – 313 Budd Road, 673 Cambridge Road, 368 Bullard Avenue
• Library Irrigation project
• Sidewalk construction bid
• Ash Tree Survey
• Park Improvements

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission approved the prior month's minutes and authorized the release of tree preservation reports for 648 Falmouth Ave and 85 Willowbrook Court. They voted to hold tree preservation at 233 Hillside Avenue for one year. The commission also approved payment of outstanding bills and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved last month’s minutes (all in favor)
• Approved tree preservation release for 648 Falmouth Ave (all in favor)
• Approved tree preservation release for 85 Willowbrook Court (all in favor)
• Approved holding tree preservation at 233 Hillside Ave for 1 year (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of bills (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will review updates from the Mayor and DPW. The body is discussing the Saddle River Columbia Study presentation and finalizing the 2026 Environmental Calendar.

• Saddle River Columbia Study Presentation
• Fall Clean Up
• 2026 Environmental Calendar finalization
• Borough Monthly Community News Letter

The Environmental Commission approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:30 PM by unanimous consent. Other agenda items were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 11 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve Resolution #25-22, granting the request of Russo BTC Owner, LLC and KRE BTC Owner, LLC. The Board also approved payment vouchers. The Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Resolution #25-22 for Russo BTC Owner, LLC & KRE BTC Owner, LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved payment vouchers (5-0-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Council unanimously adopted five ordinances that amend Chapters 157, 453, 161, 47, and 117 of the borough code. It also authorized a $152,056.90 CDBG roadway improvement contract and approved several personnel appointments, promotions, and separations. All actions were recorded with 5-0 vote totals.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-31 amending Chapter 157 (Licenses) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-27 amending Chapter 453 §453-11 (Restitution) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-28 amending Chapter 161 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-29 amending Chapter 47 (Fire Department) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-30 amending Chapter 117 (Rescue Squad) (5-0)
• Authorized $152,056.90 CDBG roadway improvement award to D&L Paving Contractors (Resolution 25-09-552)
• Approved multiple personnel actions: appointments (EMT, greensman, pro shop cashier) and separations in Police and Fire departments (Resolutions 25-09-556‑25-09-561)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the residential application (Docket 7251) to erect a 12‑ft wide, 24‑ft long, 12‑ft high accessory structure on Lot 19, Block 7404 at 30 Alden Road, with a unanimous 7‑for‑7 vote. The commercial application (Docket 7241) for an amended site plan, minor soil moving permit, and bulk variance relief was carried over to the October 9, 2025 meeting. The Board also approved two resolutions—Docket 7248 (Lateef – Enclose Front Porch) and Docket 7250 (Rickard – Circular Driveway)—each with a unanimous 5‑for‑5 vote. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑for‑8 vote.

• Approved residential accessory structure permit (Docket 7251) – 7/7
• Carried over commercial site plan amendment (Docket 7241) – postponed to Oct 9 2025
• Approved resolution to enclose front porch (Docket 7248) – 5/5
• Approved resolution for circular driveway (Docket 7250) – 5/5
• Adjourned meeting – 8/8

Pool Commission

The commission unanimously approved the August 14 meeting minutes. A proposal to expand water‑aerobics was discussed, but the commission decided to keep the program free and purchase equipment from the budget. The cancellation policy for pool parties was tabled for the next meeting. Payments were made for chemicals and chlorinators as listed.

• Approved August 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled cancellation policy for pool parties (next meeting)
• Paid chemicals bill $3219 to Buckman Inc
• Paid chemicals bill $1943 to Buckman Inc
• Paid chemicals bill $3219 to Buckman Inc (second entry)
• Paid chlorinator bill $175 to Nautilus Swimming Pool

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the financial report after a motion by Commissioner Benaquista and a second by Commissioner Brundage. The board also approved the meeting minutes following a motion by Commissioner Zysman and a second by Commissioner Alfano. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Brundage, seconded by Commissioner Zysman. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved financial report (motion by Commissioner Benaquista, seconded by Brundage)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Alfano)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Brundage, seconded by Zysman)

Affordable Housing

The Paramus Affordable Housing Board voted to approve the pending bills, with all members in favor. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Motion to approve bills carried (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The council voted 5‑0 to fund needed repairs to the Municipal Pool, estimated at about $2 million. Several ordinances amending the borough code—including fire department, rescue squad, salary, and parking provisions—were also adopted unanimously. A consent agenda authorized multiple payments and purchases, such as a $1,317,314 Spartan fire pump. The meeting date was moved from September 16 to September 17, 2025.

• Approved $2 million funding for Municipal Pool repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-27 amending Chapter 453 §453-11 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-28 amending Chapter 161 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-29 amending Chapter 47 fire department sections (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-30 amending Chapter 47 rescue squad (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-24 amending salaries and compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-25 adding reserve parking section (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Spartan pump for $1,317,314.00

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a variance to enclose a front porch at 629 Falmouth Ave and a circular driveway at 52 S Farview Ave, each by a unanimous 6‑6 vote. It also adopted four resolutions concerning front yard, rear yard, and side yard setbacks for properties on Spring Valley Road, Woodcrest Ave, Villanova Drive, and Wedgewood Drive, with votes ranging from 3‑3 to 5‑5. The May 22, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved variance to enclose front porch, 629 Falmouth Ave (6/6)
• Approved circular driveway application, 52 S Farview Ave (6/6)
• Approved denial of appeal of zoning officer’s CCO decision (4/4)
• Approved front yard setback resolution, 236 Woodcrest Ave (3/3)
• Approved rear yard setback resolution, 155 Villanova Drive (5/5)
• Approved front & side yard setback resolution, 309 Wedgewood Drive (5/5)
• Approved May 22, 2025 Board minutes (4/4)
• Adjourned meeting (6/6)

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 minutes. It denied refund requests from Yusuf Alpar and Muntaha Aykurt, citing no refund policy. The commission approved Ms. Chiodo’s request to buy swipe cards for a Daisy Troop gathering and agreed to exchange the Shah Family’s 2025 guest passes for 2026 cards.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Yusuf Alpar refund request (no refund policy)
• Denied Muntaha Aykurt refund request (no refund policy)
• Approved purchase of swipe cards for Ms. Chiodo’s Daisy Troop event
• Agreed to exchange Shah Family guest passes from 2025 to 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission reviewed reports and testimony regarding a July 12 incident and voted unanimously to lift the suspension of the golfers involved. The body also reviewed July financial performance and facility maintenance updates.

• Unanimous vote to lift suspension of golfers following a July 12 incident
• $173,000 expenditure to replace in-ground gas pumps
• 12.8% increase in total income for July
• Acquisition of a new Baroness bunker machine
• Pending quotes for halfway house roof repairs

The Golf Commission approved the minutes from the July 9 meeting. It adopted several procedural motions to go into a closed session, to come out of the closed session, and to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 9 minutes (motion by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Adopted motion to go into closed session (firsted by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Adopted motion to come out of closed session (firsted by Steve Waxman, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (firsted by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)

Golf Commission

The commission voted unanimously to lift the suspension of golfers involved in the July 12 incident. Motions were made to enter a closed session at 7:17 pm, to resume the open session at 7:55 pm, and to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm, but the minutes do not record the vote outcomes. A motion to approve the July 9 minutes was also presented, with no recorded result.

• Lifted suspension of golfers from July 12 incident (unanimous vote)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. The commission then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved June 9 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the amended site plan and signage changes for Russo BTC Owner, LLC and KRE BTC Owner, LLC at Bergen Town Center. It also approved five separate resolutions for RD America, Liger Crossing, 377 Burnet, 192 Thomas, and 375 Burnet LLC, each with a 3‑0‑0 vote. Vouchers were approved for payment and the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved Resolution #25-17 for RD America, LLC (3-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-18 for Liger Crossing, LLC (3-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-19 for 377 Burnet, LLC (3-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-20 for 192 Thomas, LLC (3-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-21 for 375 Burnet, LLC (3-0-0)
• Approved Russo BTC Owner, LLC & KRE BTC Owner, LLC site plan amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (3-0-0)

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission approved the health department’s request to hold a skin‑cancer screening day under the pavilion for about three hours between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., to be scheduled sometime between August 5 and August 15. The commission will contact the health department to confirm the approval. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting.

• Approved July 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved health‑department skin‑cancer screening day (Aug 5‑15, 3 hrs)
• No further action on Gabriela Garcia’s cancelled credit‑card charge

Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing Board approved the minutes from the March 18 and May 6 meetings. A motion to approve pending bills was carried with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved prior minutes from 3/18/2025 and 5/6/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pending bills (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission approved releasing tree preservation at five listed addresses. The commission also authorized payment of pending bills and voted to end the closed session. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved tree preservation releases for 721 Chadwick Dr, 38 Diaz Pl, 722 Galda Rd, 165 Timothy Pl, and 368 Bullard Ave (all in favor)
• Upheld partial forfeiture for 293 Alpine Dr (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of bills (all in favor)
• Entered closed session (all in favor)
• Ended closed session at 7:27 p.m. (all in favor)
• Closed meeting at 8:11 p.m. (all in favor)
• Reopened and adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Council adopted an amendment to the 2025 municipal budget with a 6‑0 vote. The same vote also waived the reading of the 2025 budget and formally adopted the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025. Several ordinances updating salaries, reserve parking, license fees and budget limit caps were passed unanimously. A change order for $46,672 to complete Forest Avenue and Spring Valley Road intersection work was also approved.

• Approved amendment to the 2025 municipal budget (6-0)
• Waived reading of the 2025 budget (6-0)
• Adopted the 2025 municipal budget (6-0)
• Amended salaries and compensation ordinance (5-0)
• Added reserve parking section to borough code (5-0)
• Amended license fee renewal ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized payment of bills and renewal of alcoholic beverage control licenses (5-0)
• Approved change order $46,672 for Forest Ave & Spring Valley Rd intersection improvements (5-0)

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board approved Resolution #25-16 and several major soil‑moving permits for 192 Thomas Drive and two Burnet properties. It also approved the Liger Crossing townhome development and the RD America Restaurant Depot site plan with variances. The board further approved vouchers and the minutes from the June meetings.

• Approved Resolution #25-16 (4-0-0)
• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for 192 Thomas, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for 375 Burnet, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved Major Soil Moving Permit for 377 Burnet, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved Liger Crossing, LLC site plan & minor subdivision (6-0-0)
• Approved RD America, LLC amended site plan & signage variances (6-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)

Pool Commission

The commission approved the June 26, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized three single guest day passes for a patron. It approved a policy that only Paramus residents may purchase guest‑pass punch cards. The board also approved payment of several vendor bills unanimously.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized three single guest day passes
• Approved restriction: only Paramus residents may buy guest‑pass punch cards
• Approved payment to Buckman Inc. for chemicals $3,857 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Home Depot for umbrella $48.80 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to American Red Cross for lifeguard certifications $752 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Home Depot for ping pong balls $12.58 (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Nautilus Swimming Pool for filter repairs $175 (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 11th meeting. A resolution was adopted to sell two old tee mowers to Oradell. The previously received bid for a simulator was rejected. Several procedural motions to close and reopen the meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from June 11th meeting
• Resolution passed to sell two old tee mowers to Oradell
• Rejected bid for simulator (announcement made)
• Motion to go into close approved
• Motion to come out of close approved
• Motion to close Golf Commission meeting approved

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission approved a split‑court layout for the basketball area, with installation scheduled for June 27. Refund requests from Lucia DiNapoli ($70 day passes) and Sandra Goldman ($99.99 chair) were denied. A full refund was approved for Carmen Clark due to a medical procedure. The commission also noted that 2026 pool day dates will be confirmed at the next meeting.

• Approved split basketball court setup (installation June 27)
• Denied refund request for Lucia DiNapoli day passes
• Denied refund request for Sandra Goldman chair purchase
• Approved full refund for Carmen Clark
• Will discuss and confirm 2026 pool day dates at next meeting
• Approved use of pool parking lot for annual church festival Sept. 5‑7
• Rejected Trade Up clothing‑swap table request
• Approved payment of listed bills (LC reimbursements, lifeguard certifications, chemicals)

Mayor & Council

The council waived the reading of the 2025 budget and then adopted the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 with unanimous support. Several ordinances amending the code and establishing new programs were also approved. A consent agenda motion moved multiple non‑consent resolutions to the consent calendar.

• Waiver of reading of 2025 budget approved (5-0) – Resolution 25-06-411
• Municipal budget for FY 2025 approved (5-0) – Resolution 25-06-412
• Ordinance 2025-21 amending Section 6-15E adopted (4-0)
• Ordinance 2025-23 exceeding budget appropriation limits adopted (4-0)
• Ordinance 2025-22 creating Internship Program adopted (4-0)
• Consent agenda motion moving Resolutions 25-06-446‑453 approved (4-0)

Planning Board

The Paramus Planning Board approved the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The vote was 5 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstentions. Adoption is required for compliance with state law and to avoid Builder’s Remedy litigation.

• Approved Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (5-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission voted to approve its financial report and the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved financial report (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Commissioner Brundage)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Commissioner Alfano)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Brundage, seconded by Commissioner Zysman)

Affordable Housing

The board approved six months of rental assistance for a resident from July to December 2025. It also approved a curb repair in the VIP parking lot, emergency air‑conditioning repairs pending HMFA approval, and an emergency elevator repair costing $13,600. Additional items included approval of pending bills and the meeting’s adjournment.

• Approved six months rent assistance for resident July–December 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved curb repair in VIP parking lot using American Beauty Landscape (motion carried)
• Approved emergency AC repairs contingent on HMFA approval (motion carried)
• Authorized emergency elevator repair costing $13,600 (motion carried)
• Approved pending bills (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve Mosaad Realty Investments' minor site plan for a veterinary office at 312 Forest Avenue. It also approved vouchers to be paid by a 5‑0‑0 vote. Finally, the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting were approved by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Mosaad Realty Investments LLC site plan (5-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2025 meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved Ordinance #H2025-205 (cats) and Ordinance #H2025-206 (animal fencing) with unanimous votes. The minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting were approved, and the Health Officers Report was accepted. The Board unanimously approved all health licenses and permits and voted to table further discussion on the rooster ordinance. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Ordinance #H2025-205 (cats) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #H2025-206 (animal fencing) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Burger, seconded by Folcarelli)
• Accepted Health Officers Report (motion by Burger, seconded by Piazza)
• Unanimously approved all health licenses and permits
• Board voted to table further discussion on the rooster ordinance
• Motion to accept Staff Report approved (moved by Folcarelli, seconded by Burger)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by Burger, seconded by DiPiazza)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The commission entered a closed session and then ended it at 7:40 p.m. It approved replanting a utility‑friendly tree at 26 Forsythia Lane and authorized early release of tree preservation for 164 Village Circle West. The board also approved payment of outstanding bills and adjourned the meeting.

• Entered closed session (all in favor)
• Ended closed session at 7:40 p.m. (all in favor)
• Approved replanting a utility‑friendly tree at 26 Forsythia Lane (all in favor)
• Approved early release of tree preservation for 164 Village Circle West (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of bills (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council approved four ordinances, including a floodplain management regulation, an internship program amendment, a lead‑based paint repeal, and a mobile‑food‑truck amendment, each with a 6‑0 vote. They also approved several event permits, tax‑refund resolutions, bond releases, and seasonal employee appointments. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-20 floodplain management regulations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-22 internship program amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-18 lead‑based paint repeal (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-19 mobile food‑truck amendment (6-0)
• Approved St. Mark’s Cathedral festival permits at 55 W. Midland Ave (approved)
• Approved block‑party permit for 214 Wilsey Court (approved)
• Approved tax‑refund and settlement resolutions 25-06-364 through 25-06-369 (approved)
• Approved seasonal employee appointments for recreation, pool, and other departments (approved)

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission approved refunds for Sandra Goldman ($50) and Victoria Sartor ($450) and approved reimbursement for an online lifeguard management course. It denied Daiana Tsao's request for a coffee and kid‑friendly drink pop‑up because of the snack bar contract. It also decided not to open limited day passes for out‑of‑town residents, citing potential issues.

• Approved Sandra Goldman chair slot refund ($50) – no vote recorded
• Approved Victoria Sartor membership refund ($450) – no vote recorded
• Approved reimbursement for online lifeguard management course – no vote recorded
• Denied coffee and kid‑friendly drink pop‑up request – no vote recorded
• Rejected opening limited day passes for out‑of‑town residents – no vote recorded
• Approved minutes from May 22 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Golf Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting. It rejected the current bid for demolition, opting to change the project scope and handle the work in‑house. The board approved ordering display monitors for the facility and confirmed the purchase of autonomous mowers. Procedural motions to open, recess, and close the meeting were also approved.

• Approved May 14 minutes (motion by Jack Brunner, seconded by Robert Bonino)
• Rejected demolition bid and will revise scope for in‑house handling
• Approved ordering of display monitors as soon as possible
• Confirmed purchase of autonomous mowers
• Scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• Approved motion to go into closed session at 7:38 pm (firsted by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Approved motion to come out of closed session at 7:58 pm (firsted by Bob Bonino, seconded by Steve Waxman)
• Approved motion to close the meeting at 7:58 pm (firsted by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the May 12 minutes with all members in favor. They adopted a motion to conduct the July and August meetings by Zoom, also with all members in favor. The September 13 clean‑up date was tabled for the next meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 12 minutes (all in favor)
• Adopted motion to hold July and August meetings via Zoom (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion of September 13 clean‑up date
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The board unanimously approved Resolution #25-14 for Reiner Group, Inc. (5‑0‑0). It also approved payment vouchers (6‑0‑0) and approved the minutes from the May 1 5th, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑0). No opposition or abstentions were recorded for any of these actions.

• Approved Resolution #25-14 for Reiner Group, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved payment vouchers (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1 5th, 2025 meeting (6-0-0)

Mayor & Council

The council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance 2025-20, amending the Paramus Community Code. The amendment repeals Chapter 253 sections 253‑1 to 253‑19, adopts new sections 101 to 1001, adopts flood hazard maps, designates a floodplain administrator, and includes severability and an effective date. Mayor DiPiazza was absent and the meeting adjourned at 3:04 PM.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 amending the community code (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Paramus Recreation Commission held a public meeting, entered a closed session and later exited it, approved the financial report and the meeting minutes, and then adjourned. Director Luna reported on summer camp registration, the football league schedule, field renovations, and a pending cheer‑camp vote. Assistant Directors provided updates on softball, summer camps, lacrosse, and spring‑season activities.

• Motion to enter Closed Session (Brundage, seconded by Lepselter) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to exit Closed Session (Pallotta, seconded by Alfano) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Financial Report (Benaquista, seconded by Falato) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Minutes (Zysman, seconded by Alfano) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to Adjourn (Brundage, seconded by Falato) – outcome not recorded

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a new single‑family dwelling (Docket 7245) and a two‑story garage addition (Docket 7247), while denying a patio encroachment (Docket 7246). It also approved a variance extension for Millennium Health, the monthly bills, and the meeting minutes, and then adjourned the session.

• Approved new single‑family dwelling (Docket 7245) – 5 Yes
• Denied patio encroachment (Docket 7246) – 7 Yes
• Approved two‑story garage addition (Docket 7247) – 7 Yes
• Approved Millennium Health variance extension – 6 Yes
• Approved payment of bills – 7 Yes
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes – 6 Yes
• Adjourned meeting – 7 Yes

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission unanimously approved the minutes from May 8. It approved Waldwick Crescent School’s request for an end‑of‑year party on the main pool on June 18 and will have Keir send the contract. The commission accepted a $50 per event increase for the DJ and set the band‑night entrance fee at $10 per person. It also approved stripping the basketball court for a half‑court layout and declined to increase the rental fee for a high‑school kiddie‑pool request.

• Approved May 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Waldwick Crescent School pool party request; contract to be sent
• Declined to increase rental fee for high‑school kiddie‑pool request
• Denied Young People’s Day Camps dates (already booked)
• Approved DJ rate increase of $50 per event
• Set band‑night entrance fee at $10 per person
• Approved stripping basketball court for half‑court use
• Approved payment of listed vendor bills

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances totaling $9.7 M for municipal upgrades, including a $8,407,555 general improvement bond and a $1,335,000 golf‑course equipment bond. It also passed ordinances to repeal lead‑based paint sections, amend mobile food‑truck rules, and adopt a redevelopment plan for Block 6701 Lot 7. Numerous staff appointments and event‑permit requests were approved, and a $64,008.50 contract for Prospect Street pump‑station cleaning was authorized.

• Approved Bond Ordinance 2025‑15 for $8,407,555 public improvements (6‑0)
• Approved Bond Ordinance 2025‑16 for $1,335,000 golf‑course equipment (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑18 repealing lead‑based paint code sections (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑19 amending mobile food‑truck regulations (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑17 adopting redevelopment plan for Block 6701 Lot 7 (6‑0)
• Approved contract to Pumping Stations, Inc. for Prospect Street pump‑station cleaning, $64,008.50 (6‑0)
• Approved multiple staff appointments (e.g., library assistant Hannah Yu, lifeguards, DPW laborer) (6‑0)
• Approved six event‑permit requests for Sunday deliveries, lunch gatherings, food‑truck event, company picnic, antique show, and extended hospital work (6‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved six ordinances amending existing health and animal control codes, each receiving a unanimous Yes vote from all three members. The minutes of the March 10 meeting, the Health Officer’s Report, and other departmental reports were also approved unanimously. Licenses and permits for March‑April were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance H2025-202 amending Ordinance 449 § 449-1 “Sale to Minors” (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance H2025-203 amending Ordinance 449 § 449-2 “Identification Required” (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance H2025-204 amending Ordinance 449 § 449-9 “Violations and Penalties” (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance H2025-207 amending Ordinance 345 § 345-2 “License Fees; Renewal” (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance H2025-205 amending Ordinance 169 § 169-41 “Cats Brought Into Borough” (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance H2025-206 amending Ordinance 169 § 169-18 “Number and Location Restricted; Fencing” (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Health Officer’s Report and all departmental reports (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved two cemetery resolutions, a lot‑consolidation resolution, the redevelopment plan for Block 6701 Lot 7 at 681 Paramus Road, a voucher payment request, and the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes. All approvals were unanimous. No items were denied or postponed.

• Approved Resolution #25-12 for New Cedar Park Cemetery, Abraham & Sarah Sanctuary (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-13 for Michael F. Carney & Cheryl M. Carney/Estate of Claire M. Ortland, 178 Midwood Road lot consolidation (4-0-0)
• Approved Redevelopment Plan for Block 6701, Lot 7 (681 Paramus Road) consistent with Master Plan (7-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from May 1, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)

Golf Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting after a motion by Jeff Lepselter and a second by Jack Brunner. A motion by Jack Brunner, seconded by a colleague, was adopted to close the meeting at 8:04 pm. The next commission meeting is scheduled for June 11 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Borough Hall caucus room.

• Approved April 9 minutes (motion by Jeff Lepselter, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Motion to close meeting at 8:04 pm adopted (motion by Jack Brunner, seconded)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 12 meeting with all members in favor. A motion to change the regular meeting start time to 6 p.m. for the next year was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with all members in favor.

• Approved April 12 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved change of meeting time to 6 p.m. next year (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Pool Commission

The Pool Commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 24 meeting, with all members in favor. No other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled. The commission discussed scheduling for pool programs, maintenance updates, and a possible library partnership, but these items were not decided.

• Approved April 24 minutes (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and authorized payment of outstanding bills, both with unanimous support. Finance denied the East Coast landscaping proposal, preventing larger tree transplants. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved last month’s minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of bills (motion by B. Goggin, seconded by F. Rizzo, all in favor)
• Finance denied East Coast landscaping proposal (denied)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (all in favor)

Recreation Commission

The commission moved into a closed session and later exited it. The financial report and the meeting minutes were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered closed session (motion by Commissioner Alfano, seconded by Commissioner Lepselter)
• Exited closed session (motion by Commissioner Pal lotta, seconded by Commissioner Lepselter)
• Approved financial report (motion by Commissioner Lepselter, seconded by Commissioner Zysman)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Commissioner Alfano)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Zysman, seconded by Commissioner Falato)

Affordable Housing

The board swore in Amit Amin as a new trustee for a one‑year term ending 12/31/2025. The board approved reimbursement to Mr. DePasquale for VIP garden expenses. Unanimous motions were adopted to enter a closed session, to reopen the session, and to adjourn the meeting.

• Swore in new Trustee Amit Amin for a one‑year term (until 12/31/2025)
• Approved reimbursement to Mr. DePasquale for VIP garden expenses (unanimous)
• Motion to enter closed session carried (unanimous)
• Motion to reopen the session carried (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

At the May 6 meeting, the council unanimously approved two bond ordinances, including a $8,407,555 ordinance for various public improvements and a $1,335,000 ordinance for the golf‑course utility. Several other ordinances were also adopted, such as a redevelopment plan for Block 6701 Lot 7 and amendments to the borough code on business, exterior appearance, and part‑time employees. The council also approved the 2025 temporary capital budget and a $16,200 food‑and‑beverage concession contract for the municipal pool.

• Approved Bond Ordinance 2025-15 authorizing $8,407,555 for public improvements (5-0)
• Approved Bond Ordinance 2025-16 authorizing $1,335,000 for golf‑course utility improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance adopting redevelopment plan for Block 6701 Lot 7 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 191 “Business” (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 339-13 “Appearance of Exterior of Premises” (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance adding Chapter 35 “Employees, Part Time and Seasonal” (5-0)
• Approved Resolution establishing the 2025 temporary capital budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution awarding $16,200 food‑and‑beverage concession at municipal pool (5-0)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved Resolution #25-10 for SIM1 Racing, LLC and Resolution #25-11 for The Valley Hospital, Inc. It also approved a lot consolidation for Michael and Cheryl Carney, a cemetery addition for New Cedar Park Cemetery, and a site‑plan for Reiner Group, Inc. Additional items approved were vouchers and the meeting minutes, each passing with unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution #25-10 for SIM1 Racing, LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-11 for The Valley Hospital, Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved lot consolidation for Michael F. Carney & Cheryl M. Carney (5-0-0)
• Approved New Cedar Park Cemetery addition (5-0-0)
• Approved Reiner Group, Inc. site-plan (5-0-0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (5-0-0)
• Approved April 3rd, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the resolution for ELIAKA LLC at 157 ARUNDEL ROAD with a 7‑7 vote. The Board also decided to carry the height‑variance application for 240 N Farview Ave to the June 26, 2025 meeting. No other motions were taken.

• Approved ELIAKA LLC resolution for 157 ARUNDEL ROAD (7-7)
• Carried height-variance application for 240 N Farview Ave to June 26, 2025

Pool Commission

The commission unanimously approved the April 10 meeting minutes. It denied a request to extend the early‑bird membership discount. The board approved payments to Home Depot ($73.64) and Mutual Screw & Supply ($194.23 and $5.36). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied extension of early‑bird discount for membership
• Approved payment to Home Depot $73.64
• Approved payment to Mutual Screw & Supply $194.23
• Approved payment to Mutual Screw & Supply $5.36
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Mayor & Council

The council closed part of the meeting to discuss litigation and personnel matters, passing the motion 6‑0. It adopted several ordinances covering business regulations, exterior appearance, employee classifications and mobile food trucks, all unanimously. The body also approved major purchases—including a $140,946 dump/spreader and a $38,359.91 tractor—and confirmed multiple staffing appointments and contracts.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation and personnel (motion 6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-10 amending Chapter 191 Business (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 vacating Edgewood Ave and Columbus Way (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 authorizing mobile food truck establishments (6-0)
• Approved purchase of dump/spreader combination and reversible snow plow for $140,946.00
• Approved award of Storr Tractor Pro Core 648S for $38,359.91
• Approved tree removal services contract with Downes Tree Service Inc. for $58,650.00
• Approved appointment of Devon O’Donnell as full‑time police officer with salary $49,615.00

Environmental Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 10 and April 1 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. Items for streams, social media and the 4th of July were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved March 10 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April 1 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled streams discussion for next meeting
• Tabled social media discussion for next meeting
• Tabled 4th of July discussion for next meeting

Pool Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 27 meeting minutes. They also approved granting a 20% membership discount to Certified members, matching the borough employee rate. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 20% discount for Cert members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Shade Tree & Parks Commission

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission unanimously approved the prior month's minutes, approved the release of tree preservation for 268 McHenry Drive, authorized payment of outstanding bills, and then adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved last month's minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tree preservation release for 268 McHenry Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Paramus Golf Commission voted to approve the minutes from the February 12 and March 12, 2025 meetings. Motions were made by Jack Brunner and Robert Bonino, each with a second. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was then formally closed.

• Approved February 12 minutes (motion by Jack Brunner, seconded by Robert Bonino)
• Approved March 12 minutes (motion by Robert Bonino, seconded by Jack Brunner)
• Closed meeting (motion by Jack Brunner, seconded by Jim Luciano)

Planning Board

The Board approved Resolution #25‑08 for Outfront Media, LLC with a 4‑0‑0 vote. It also approved Resolution #25‑09 for Ben Porat Yosef, Inc by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. The Board granted a change‑of‑use permit to SIM1 Racing, LLC for a simulated race car driving facility, also 6‑0‑0. Additionally, the Board approved payment vouchers and adopted the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting, each by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution #25‑08 for Outfront Media, LLC (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution #25‑09 for Ben Porat Yosef, Inc (6‑0‑0)
• Approved change‑of‑use permit for SIM1 Racing, LLC (6‑0‑0)
• Approved payment vouchers (6‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting (6‑0‑0)

Mayor & Council

The Paramus Mayor and Council approved a $1,209,534.91 contract with Murray Paving and Concrete for road work and adopted Ordinance 2025-09 establishing mobile food‑truck sites. They also approved several event permits, signed multiple professional‑services and easement agreements, and confirmed numerous personnel appointments across borough departments.

• Approved $1,209,534.91 contract to Murray Paving and Concrete for road paving (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-09 “Mobile Food Truck Establishments” (6‑0)
• Approved Mega Bite Events food‑truck festival at Garden State Plaza on June 29 (approved)
• Approved Tint World car show at 310 Route 4 on April 13 (approved)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign all 2025 professional‑services contracts (6‑0)
• Authorized multiple appointments for municipal pool, fire department, and other staff (6‑0)
• Authorized easement agreements for E. 169 Midland Avenue and 425 Farview Avenue (6‑0)
• Rejected original generator bid and awarded 175 kW Generac generator contract to Sal Electric Company (6‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted unanimously to appoint Director Garrett Luna to pre‑approve coaching intents. No vote outcomes were recorded for the closed‑session, financial report, or minutes motions. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Unanimously appointed Garrett Luna to pre‑approve coaching intents

Pool Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 27 meeting minutes. It raised the Willard School pool rental fee to $2,500. The commission approved removal of the old lifeguard chair stands. It set April 22 as the interview date for new personnel and approved payments for fence repairs ($141.81), a high‑diving board ($8,456.95) and lifeguard chairs ($11,526.41).

• Approved February 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Raised Willard School rental fee to $2,500
• Approved removal of old lifeguard chair stands
• Set interview date for personnel: April 22
• Approved payment for Garfield Fence repairs $141.81
• Approved payment for Recreonics high diving board $8,456.95
• Approved payment for Kiefer Aquatics lifeguard chairs $11,526.41

Planning Board

The Board voted 6‑1 to approve The Valley Hospital’s single‑façade sign, allowing it to be lit and turned off at 8 p.m. It also unanimously approved Ben Porat Yosef’s site‑plan and major soil‑movement permit (8‑0). The Board approved payment of vouchers (8‑0) and adopted the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting (6‑0).

• Approved The Valley Hospital signage request (6‑1)
• Approved Ben Porat Yosef site‑plan and major soil movement permit (8‑0)
• Approved vouchers to be paid (8‑0)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2024 meeting (6‑0)