River Edge public meetings in 2023

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council adopted three ordinances on second reading: #23-24 creating a privately-owned salt storage chapter, #23-25 amending vehicles and traffic (including parking restrictions on Summit Avenue and a stop sign on River Street), and #23-26 a bond ordinance for Bogert Road Section 8 improvements. The council also approved a consent agenda with change orders, appointments, and a resolution opposing a state workers' compensation bill. No action was taken on the Environmental Commission's request for a resolution supporting the continuation of the Corporate Business Tax.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-24 (Privately-Owned Salt Storage) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-25 (Vehicles and Traffic amendments) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-26 (Bogert Road Section 8 bond, $373,252) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including change orders, appointments, and resolution opposing A5659/S4059 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-336 for payment of bills totaling $3,667,680.39 (6-0)
• Approved salary changes for two DPW employees (6-0)
• Approved request for mini-styrofoam collection on January 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Moved to closed session for Police Lieutenant interview (6-0)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a special meeting on December 4, 2023. The agenda is mostly procedural, including a resolution to enter closed session to discuss contracts and change orders under attorney-client privilege, and a tabled resolution from November 27.

• Resolution #23-325 to enter closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion of contracts and change orders
• Resolution #23-315, tabled on November 27, 2023, listed under old business

The River Edge Mayor and Council held a special meeting on December 4, 2023, and approved Resolution #23-315, a change order for the Borough Hall Addition & Alterations project, after amending the amount from $12,000 to $12,978. The council also went into closed session to discuss contracts and change orders under attorney-client privilege. No public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution #23-315, Change Order #2 for Borough Hall Addition & Alterations, as amended to $12,978 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #23-325 to enter closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion on contracts and change orders (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The Board will conduct completeness reviews and discuss new business regarding residential property improvements. Items include proposals for new patios, walkways, and home additions requiring various zoning variances.

• New business: Patio and walkway installation at 929 Summit Ave (Block 202, Lot 2)
• New business: Dwelling addition and site improvements at 750 Center St (Block 410, Lot 4)
• New business: 2-story addition with setback variances at 131 Kensington Road (Block 815, Lot 2)
• Memorialization: Joe & Deborah Dabdee at 390 5th Ave (Block 906, Lot 39)
• Withdrawal: Caretta Investments, LLC at 298 Taft Rd (Block 1108, Lot 28)

The River Edge Land Use Board approved three applications: a patio/walkway at 929 Summit Avenue with conditions, a home addition at 750 Center Street, and a two-story addition at 131 Kensington Road. All approvals were unanimous. The board also deemed three applications complete for review and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved patio/walkway at 929 Summit Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved home addition at 750 Center St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved two-story addition at 131 Kensington Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Deemed complete applications for 929 Summit Ave, 750 Center St, 131 Kensington Rd
• Approved minutes from 10/25/23 and 11/08/23 meetings

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for legal matters, followed by public comments and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include first readings of ordinances on salt storage, traffic, and a $373,252 bond for Bogert Road improvements, as well as public hearings on zoning, traffic, sidewalk replacement, and fee amendments. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including a change order for the Borough Hall addition and an emergency sewer pump replacement.

• Ordinance #23-26: Bond ordinance for Bogert Road (Section 8) improvements, $373,252
• Ordinance #23-22: Bond ordinance for sidewalk replacement at Rutgers Place (Phase 2), $185,000
• Ordinance #23-24: New chapter on privately-owned salt storage
• Resolution #23-315: Approve Change Order #2 for Borough Hall Addition & Alterations
• Resolution #23-320: Confirm emergency purchase for sewer pump replacement at Wayne Pump Station

The River Edge Mayor and Council introduced three ordinances on first reading, including a bond ordinance for Bogert Road Section 8 improvements funded by a $249,252 state grant. They also adopted four ordinances on second reading, covering zoning amendments, traffic changes, sidewalk replacement, and fee updates. The council approved a consent agenda with several resolutions and a $812,346 payment of bills.

• Introduced Ordinance #23-24 (privately-owned salt storage) on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-25 (traffic changes: Summit Ave parking ban, River St stop sign) on first reading (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-26 ($373,252 bond for Bogert Road Section 8) on first reading (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-19 (zoning amendment for lead paint inspections) on second reading (5-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinances #23-21 through #23-23 (traffic, sidewalks, fees) on second reading (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 resolutions, tabling #23-315 (Borough Hall change order) (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution #23-324, payment of bills totaling $812,346.03 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 meeting schedule with hybrid format at Library; Sine Die set for Jan 5, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including first readings of ordinances on parking regulations, a $185,000 bond for sidewalk replacement on Rutgers Place, and fee amendments. The council will also consider personnel changes, including salary increases and a retirement, and vote on a consent agenda with various resolutions. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance #23-22: Bond ordinance for $185,000 to replace sidewalks and construct ADA ramps at Rutgers Place (Phase 2)
• Ordinance #23-21: Amendments to Chapter 400 (Vehicles and Traffic) on parking
• Ordinance #23-23: Amendments to Chapter 206 (Fees)
• Salary increase for Matthew Farley (DPW) from $46,350 to $49,153, retroactive to Oct 2, 2023
• Retirement of Deputy Borough Clerk Judy O'Connell effective Dec 31, 2023

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a $185,000 bond ordinance for sidewalk replacement and ADA ramps at Rutgers Place (Phase 2), with $123,747 from a federal grant. They also passed ordinances updating traffic rules and drug-free zones, and approved a consent agenda including the Historic Preservation Commission QR code project. The council authorized hiring a part-time recreation position for the SCORE program and approved several personnel changes.

• Approved bond ordinance #23-22 for $185,000 sidewalk project at Rutgers Place (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance #23-18 updating traffic regulations (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance #23-20 adding school crossings at Bogert/Reservoir and Summit/Webb (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including HPC QR code project and bill list (6-0)
• Approved $8.77M current fund bill list (6-0)
• Authorized hiring part-time recreation position for SCORE program
• Approved salary increases for Matthew Farley and Anne Dodd
• Approved retirement of Deputy Clerk Judy O'Connell

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Planning Board meets electronically via Zoom to discuss a resolution on Ordinance 23-19 (Lead Based Paint Inspection) for Master Plan consistency, review two memorializations, and conduct completeness reviews and new business for two property applications. The agenda is mostly routine land-use items with no old business.

• Discussion of resolution re Ord. No. 23-19 (Lead Based Paint Inspection) for Master Plan consistency
• Memorialization: Talde, Dale at 200 Valley Rd., Block 1104, Lot 31
• Memorialization: Patel at 315 Van Saun Dr., Block 1106, Lot 6
• Completeness review/new business: Caretta Investments, LLC at 298 Taft Rd., Block 1108, Lot 28 — additions to dwelling, site improvements, height/coverage approvals
• Completeness review/new business: Dabdee, Joe & Deborah at 390 5th Ave., Block 906, Lot 39 — new inground pool, patio, variance relief for coverage and setbacks

The Land Use Board approved a variance allowing 40% lot coverage for a new inground pool at 390 5th Ave., with conditions including soil testing and revised drainage. The board also recommended the Borough Council consider reducing the proposed $500 lead paint inspection fee to $150-$200 for visual inspections, and found the ordinance consistent with the Master Plan. Two memorialized resolutions granting variances for maximum lot coverage at 200 Valley Road and 315 Van Saun Drive were approved. The Caretta Investments application at 298 Taft Road was carried to November 29, 2023, as the applicant agreed to submit conforming plans.

• Approved 40% lot coverage variance for pool at 390 5th Ave. (9-0)
• Recommended lead paint inspection fee of $150-$200 for visual inspections
• Found Ordinance 23-19 consistent with Master Plan (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Granted variance for maximum lot coverage at 200 Valley Road (9-0)
• Granted variance for maximum lot coverage at 315 Van Saun Drive (9-0)
• Carried Caretta Investments application to Nov. 29, 2023
• Deemed applications complete for 298 Taft Road and 390 5th Ave.

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board is meeting electronically via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on two residential variance applications, both requiring relief from lot coverage and setback rules. The agenda also includes a discussion of signage for Five Flowers Corp. and approval of prior minutes.

• Talde, Dale – 200 Valley Rd., Block 1104 Lot 31: relocate A/C unit, expand patio, increase lot coverage to nonconforming 40%, variance relief required
• Patel, Nimesh – 315 Van Saun Dr., Block 1106 Lot 6: new raised patio (342 sq ft) and front portico (50 sq ft), nonconforming setbacks and lot coverage, variance relief required
• Memorialization: Five Flowers Corp. (Human Bean) – 101 Midland Ave., Block 206 Lot 3
• Discussion: Five Flowers signage
• Approval of 9/27/23 minutes (if available)

The River Edge Land Use Board approved two applications: Dale Talde's patio expansion at 200 Valley Road with variances up to 40% lot coverage, and Damesh Patel's raised patio and front portico at 315 Van Saun Drive with several variances. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved the memorializing resolution for the Five Flowers LLC 'Human Bean' signage at 101 Midland Avenue.

• Approved Talde application for patio expansion to 40% lot coverage (unanimous)
• Approved Patel application for raised patio and front portico with variances (unanimous)
• Approved memorializing resolution for Five Flowers LLC signage at 101 Midland Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/27/23 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including accepting a police officer's resignation, reviewing crossing guard recommendations, and introducing an ordinance amending drug-free zone regulations. The council will also consider various resolutions, including a contract for police department roof replacement and refunds.

• Approve resignation of Patrol Officer Jason Hall, effective Nov 1, 2023
• Discuss Police Department Crossing Guard Post Recommendations
• First reading of Ordinance #23-20 amending Chapter 192 'Drug-Free Zones'
• Award contract for River Edge Police Department Roof Replacement (#23-294)
• Refund to Leone Plumbing for street opening at 240 Lexington Drive (#23-291)

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved adding a crossing guard post at Webb and Summit and a second guard at Wayne and Bogert, amending Ordinance 23-20 to include Webb and Summit as a school crossing. The ordinance was introduced on first reading. The council also approved a consent agenda including a police department roof replacement contract and payment of bills.

• Approved additional crossing guard posts at Webb/Summit and Wayne/Bogert (consensus)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-20 amending drug-free zones to add Webb and Summit as school crossing (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda including police roof replacement contract to Frank Cyrwus, Inc. for $116,210 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,134,921.13 across all funds (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved resignation of Patrol Officer Jason Hall effective November 1, 2023 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2023 meeting (4-0, 2 absent)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the first reading of two ordinances amending the zoning and traffic codes. The council will also consider resolutions to hire a police officer and a public works laborer, authorize a tax refund, and award a contract for grant writing services. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance #23-18 amending Chapter 400, Vehicles and Traffic
• Ordinance #23-19 amending Chapter 416, Zoning
• Resolution #23-285: Hire full-time Class III officer in Police Department
• Resolution #23-289: Award contract for grant writing services
• Resolution #23-286: Authorize refund of 2023 3rd quarter tax overpayments

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including a $900,000 state grant application for repairs to Borough Hall, Brookside Park, and Memorial Park, and introduced two ordinances on first reading. The council also approved hiring a Class III police officer and a public works laborer, and awarded a grant writing contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $900K grant application for Borough Hall and park repairs (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-18 amending parking restrictions on Third Avenue (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-19 for lead paint inspections in rental units (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Keith Ehalt as Class III Police Officer at $38/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Juan Acevedo as full-time Laborer at $45,450/yr (unanimous)
• Awarded grant writing contract to Millennium Strategies at $20K/yr (unanimous)
• Approved $25,580.35 in tax overpayment refunds (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1.89M (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one amending vehicle and traffic rules, and another amending parks and public lands regulations. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including a sewer agreement with Hackensack, refunding escrow money, appointing an affordable housing administrative agent, renewing a solid waste contract, and permitting block parties. Additionally, they will discuss grant writing RFP evaluation and pickleball hours.

• Ordinance #23-16 amending Chapter 400 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• Ordinance #23-17 amending Chapter 308 'Parks and Public Lands'
• Resolution #23-276: Agreement with City of Hackensack for sewer system use
• Resolution #23-280: Renewal of solid waste collection contract with Joseph Smentkowski, Inc.
• Resolutions #23-277, #23-281, #23-282: Permitting alcohol at block parties on Madison, Oak, and Seventh Avenues

The River Edge Mayor and Council adopted two ordinances: #23-16 amending parking restrictions on Bogert Road and #23-17 codifying tennis court start times and updating park permits. They also approved a consent agenda including a solid waste collection contract renewal with Joseph Smentkowski, Inc. for $317,703.02, and authorized a shared services agreement with Hackensack for sewer service. Additionally, they agreed to appoint Millennium Strategies as grant writer, with a resolution to be approved at the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-16 amending parking on Bogert Road (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-17 amending park rules and permits (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer agreement with Hackensack (6-0)
• Renewed solid waste contract with Joseph Smentkowski, Inc. for $317,703.02 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of roadway rock salt via cooperative pricing (6-0)
• Appointed Community Grants, Planning and Housing as affordable housing agent (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $207,965.45 (6-0)
• Agreed to appoint Millennium Strategies as grant writer (consensus)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board is meeting electronically via Zoom. They will review a site plan for a proposed coffee shop, 'Human Bean', at 101 Midland Avenue, and discuss a new entrance design for Borough Hall presented by Costa Engineering.

• Site plan review for proposed coffee shop 'Human Bean' at 101 Midland Avenue (Block 206 Lot 3) for Food Handler's License
• Discussion of new Borough Hall entrance design by Costa Engineering
• Approval of minutes from 9/13/23 meeting

The River Edge Land Use Board approved a site plan for a proposed Human Bean coffee shop at 101 Midland Avenue, with conditions including rooftop HVAC screening, reduced signage, and a 12-seat maximum. The board also granted a variance for awning signs and discussed a proposed Borough Hall entrance redesign, offering comments but taking no formal action.

• Approved site plan for Human Bean coffee shop at 101 Midland Avenue (9-0)
• Granted variance for awning signs
• Required rooftop HVAC screening
• Reduced coffee cup sign to 20-26 sq ft
• Set maximum seating at 12
• Set hours of operation 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Required exterior lights extinguished by 11 p.m.
• Required trash enclosure repair/replacement

Borough Calendar

The Environmental Protection Commission and Green Team met via Zoom on September 19, 2023. They announced approval for Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification and welcomed new members Linda Mei and Karen Clemments. The group planned upcoming events including the Hackensack River Sweep, Styrofoam collection, and River Edge Day, but made no formal decisions or votes.

• Approved Sustainable Jersey Bronze Certification (announced)
• Welcomed Linda Mei and Karen Clemments as new Green Team members
• Scheduled Styrofoam collection and shredding event for October 14
• Planned participation in Hackensack River Sweep on September 30
• Set River Edge Day booth for October 1 with garden contest photos

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting to consider several ordinances on first and second reading, approve resolutions including contracts and tax adjustments, and handle personnel changes. The agenda includes public hearings on ordinances related to vehicles and traffic, parks, filming, fees, domestic fowl, and officers and employees. The meeting is open to the public with limited comment periods.

• Ordinance #23-16 amending Chapter 400 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• Ordinance #23-17 amending Chapter 308 'Parks and Public Lands'
• Ordinance #23-12 on 'Filming', #23-13 on 'Fees', #23-14 prohibiting domestic fowl, #23-15 on 'Officers and Employees'
• Resolution #23-265 awarding contract for Police Department HVAC replacement
• Resolution #23-262 waiving police outside duty rate for Bergen County Historical Society

The River Edge Mayor and Council adopted four ordinances on second reading, including updates to filming fees, recreation fees, a ban on domestic fowl, and purchasing responsibilities. They also awarded a $254,017 contract to McCloskey Mechanical for the Police Department HVAC replacement and approved a consent agenda with 15 resolutions covering appointments, tax adjustments, and cooperative contracts. All votes were 3-0 with three members absent.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-12 reducing filming fees by 50% (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-13 updating recreation fees (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-14 prohibiting domestic fowl and roosters (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-15 updating purchasing responsibilities (3-0)
• Awarded $254,017 HVAC replacement contract to McCloskey Mechanical (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and cancellations totaling over $150,000 (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinances #23-16 and #23-17 on first reading (3-0)
• Approved appointments and personnel changes including two crossing guards (3-0)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board approved minutes from July 26, 2023, with corrections, and adopted two memorializing resolutions. The first granted a rear yard setback variance for 151 Wayne Avenue. The second granted preliminary and final site plan approval with height, bulk sign, and parking variances for Dark Star Development at 335 Johnson Avenue, with a rooftop terrace occupancy limit set to 40 people or the maximum allowed by the New Jersey Fire Safety Code, whichever is less.

• Approved July 26, 2023 minutes with corrections (4-0)
• Adopted resolution granting rear yard setback variance for 151 Wayne Avenue (3-0)
• Adopted resolution granting site plan and variances for Dark Star Development at 335 Johnson Avenue (3-0)
• Set rooftop terrace occupancy limit to 40 people or Fire Safety Code maximum, whichever is less

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting to vote on several resolutions by consent, including appointing a traffic engineer, authorizing bids for police department roof replacement, granting a noise ordinance exception for the Borough Hall project, and approving a shared tree-removal service with Bergen County. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation over curb replacement and raised sidewalks.

• Appoint Traffic Engineer – Dynamic Traffic, LLC
• Authorize Receipt of Bids – River Edge Police Department Roof Replacement
• Granting Exception to Noise Ordinance to H&S Construction & Mechanical, Inc. for Borough Hall Addition & Alterations Project
• Authorize Temporary Shared Service Agreement – County of Bergen – Tree Removal Services
• Closed session: potential litigation re: curb replacement and raised sidewalks

The River Edge Mayor and Council unanimously approved a consent agenda appointing Dynamic Traffic, LLC as Traffic Engineer to review school reconfiguration traffic safety, authorized bids for police roof replacement, granted a noise ordinance exception for Borough Hall construction, and entered a shared services agreement with Bergen County for tree removal. The council then entered closed session to discuss potential litigation over curb replacement and raised sidewalks.

• Appointed Dynamic Traffic, LLC as Traffic Engineer (unanimous)
• Authorized receipt of bids for Police Department roof replacement (unanimous)
• Granted noise ordinance exception to H&S Construction for 7 a.m. weekday starts (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary shared service agreement with Bergen County for tree removal (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion on potential litigation (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

This River Edge Borough meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda

Borough Calendar

The Borough Council awarded a $2,894,000 contract to H&S Construction & Mechanical, Inc. for the Borough Hall Addition & Alterations project. Four ordinances were introduced on first reading, including one to prohibit domestic fowl and another to increase recreation fees. The council also approved a consent agenda with 22 resolutions covering personnel hires, retirements, and various administrative actions. A public comment period addressed concerns about pickleball court noise and hours of use.

• Awarded $2,894,000 Borough Hall Addition & Alterations contract to H&S Construction & Mechanical, Inc. (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-12 to reduce private property filming fees by 50% (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-13 to increase Recreation Department fees (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-14 to prohibit domestic fowl and roosters (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-15 to amend Borough Administrator duties re: window contracts (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 resolutions including hiring of Class III Officer Doug Ohlendorf at $38/hr (3-0)
• Approved $19,510.19 severance payment to retired Police Officer Michael Varrecchia (3-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Board of Education for 2 Class III officers for 2023/2024 school year (3-0)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023, was cancelled due to lack of agenda. No items were listed for discussion, correspondence, or business, and the meeting did not proceed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• No correspondence, minutes approval, or business items listed

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting electronically via Zoom. The board will review a proposed home addition at 151 Wayne Avenue that requires variance relief, and will hold a rehearing for Dark Star Development's application at 335 Johnson Ave, which was previously denied. Public comments are invited.

• Bryan & Shannon Lynch, 151 Wayne Avenue, Block 909 Lot 1: proposed 2-story home addition and deck addition, variance relief for yard requirements and rear yard setback violations.
• Dark Star Development, LLC, 335 Johnson Ave, Block 1405 Lot 3: rehearing and reconsideration of 5/24 denial of application.
• Approval of minutes from 7/12/23 meeting.
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom; public comment instructions provided.

The Board approved Bryan and Shannon Lynch's two-story home addition and deck at 151 Wayne Avenue with a rear yard setback variance, subject to confirming dimensions before permits. It also approved Dark Star Development's site plan and D6 height variance for 335 Johnson Avenue, including conditions on rooftop use, sewer work, and road repaving, after reconsidering a prior denial.

• Approved Lynch home addition and deck with rear yard setback variance (9-1, Mehrman no)
• Approved Dark Star site plan with conditions (7-2, Mehrman and Krey no)
• Approved Dark Star D6 height variance (6-1, Mehrman and Krey no)
• Approved bifurcation of Dark Star site plan and variance votes (5-3)
• Accepted Lynch application as complete (unanimous)
• Accepted Dark Star rehearing application as complete (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Recreation Commission is meeting via Zoom due to Borough Hall renovations. They will discuss updates on park and facility projects, borough-sponsored programs, upcoming events, and the 2023 fee ordinance. The meeting includes public comment.

• Update on Brookside Park Playground
• Update on Hockey Rink Dasher Boards
• Update on Batting Cages at Memorial Park
• 2023 Fee Ordinance Update
• Upcoming events: India Day (Aug 13), 9/11 Memorial Ceremony (Sep 11), River Edge Day (Oct 1)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a special meeting to consider a series of resolutions, primarily awarding contracts for public works projects including sidewalk replacement, drainage improvements, and ADA ramp upgrades. The agenda also includes a block party permit, fire department equipment purchase, and a memorandum of understanding with a labor union. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Award contract for FY22 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement at Oxford Terrace and Rutgers Place
• Award contract for The Fenway Drainage Improvement Project
• Award contract for 2023 ADA Ramps and KBG Parking Lot Improvement
• Resolution permitting alcohol at a block party on Berkeley Road
• Authorize purchase of turnout gear for Fire Department under state contract

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda awarding contracts for sidewalk replacement, drainage improvements, and ADA/parking lot work, plus a block party alcohol permit, fire gear purchase, and a Teamsters MOU. All votes were unanimous. No public comments were made, and a resident's question about a school referendum was addressed by the attorney.

• Awarded $164,703 contract to D&L Paving for FY22 CDBG sidewalk replacement at Oxford Terrace and Rutgers Place (unanimous)
• Awarded $200,000 contract to Matina & Son for Fenway Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $622,737.27 contract to D&L Paving for ADA ramps, sidewalk replacement, and Swim Club/KBG parking lot improvements (unanimous)
• Permitted alcohol consumption at a block party on Berkeley Road on Sept 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized $31,823 purchase of Fire Dex turnout gear under state contract (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of commodity resale system registration (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Local 125 re CDL-A reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $540,339.98 (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land use board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June 14 and June 28, a memorialization for Critchley's Candies, and a vote on whether to rehear the Dark Star Development application based on a reconsideration request. No new business or completeness reviews are scheduled.

• Vote on rehearing Dark Star Development, LLC application at 335 Johnson Ave. (Block 1405, Lot 3) based on Mr. Sarlo's June 12, 2023 letter
• Memorialization for Critchley's Candies, LLC at 812 Kinderkamack Rd. (Block 404, Lot 1)
• Approval of minutes from June 14 and June 28, 2023 meetings

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at Borough Hall. The agenda includes swearing in new police officers, approving minutes, receiving reports, and voting on several resolutions, including a cleaning services contract and emergency purchases. The council will also discuss a draft ordinance on domestic fowl and a legislative update on window contracts, and will enter closed session to discuss a police chief contract.

• Resolution #23-215: Award contract for cleaning services
• Resolution #23-216: Confirm emergency purchase for DPW HVAC system
• Resolution #23-217: Confirm emergency purchase for sewer meter stations
• Resolution #23-218: Oppose H.R. 3557 'American Broadband Act of 2023'
• Draft ordinance on domestic fowl

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including a $33,906 cleaning services contract with Tropical Cleaning Services, confirmed two emergency purchases (DPW HVAC and sewer meter stations), and passed a resolution opposing H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Act of 2023. They also authorized bidding for the Police Department HVAC replacement project and approved the payment of bills totaling $340,178.73 across all funds. The council agreed to introduce ordinances on August 14 regarding window contracts and prohibiting domestic fowl. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned to closed session to discuss the Police Chief contract.

• Approved $33,906 cleaning services contract with Tropical Cleaning Services (5-0)
• Confirmed $12,740 emergency purchase for DPW HVAC system (5-0)
• Confirmed $18,131 emergency purchase for sewer meter stations (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing H.R. 3557 'American Broadband Act of 2023' (5-0)
• Authorized receipt of bids for Police Department HVAC replacement project (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $340,178.73 (5-0)
• Consensus to introduce ordinance on window contracts at August 14 meeting
• Consensus to introduce ordinance prohibiting domestic fowl at August 14 meeting

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Planning Board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda includes a memorialization for Mado Cafe and a completeness review and new business item for Critchley's Candies, both requiring site plan approval. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Memorialization: Grillhouse, LLC T/A Mado Cafe, 570 Kinderkamack Road, Block 804, Lot 2
• Completeness review: Critchley's Candies, LLC, 812 Kinderkamack Rd., Block 404, Lot 1 — site plan for Food Handler's License, possible parking variance
• New business: Critchley's Candies, LLC, same address — site plan approval for Food Handler's License, possible parking variance
• Executive session: potential litigation matter

The River Edge Land Use Board approved a site plan for Critchley's Candies at 812 Kinderkamack Rd., granting a Food Handler's License and a parking variance reducing required spaces from 19 to 13 (including one ADA space). The approval includes installing a handicapped parking spot and baselining existing signage. The board also memorialized a resolution for Mado Café's new restaurant at 570 Kinderkamack Rd.

• Approved site plan for Critchley's Candies with parking variance (13 spaces, incl. 1 ADA) (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Mado Café restaurant at 570 Kinderkamack Rd. (6-0)
• Deemed Critchley's Candies application complete for review

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on June 26, 2023. The agenda includes a mix of routine approvals (minutes, appointments, monthly reports) and a large consent agenda of resolutions covering personnel, grants, engineering services, and bid authorizations for various public works projects. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Hire Morgan Kiely as part-time temporary administrative assistant at $25/hour, up to 29 hours/week
• Authorize Local Recreation Improvement 2023 Grant Application for Memorial Park Playground and Walking Path Project Phase I
• Approve additional engineering services for Swim Club and KBG Parking Lot, ADA Ramp, Batting Cages & Hockey Rink, and Fenway Drainage projects
• Authorize receipt of bids for Fenway Drainage Improvements, FY22 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement at Oxford Terrace and Rutgers Place, and 2023 ADA Ramps/Sidewalk Replacement & Parking Lot Improvements
• Approval to submit grant application and execute agreement with NJDOT for 2024 Municipal Aid – Bogert Road Improvement, Section 8

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including a $1,661,197.80 grant application for Bogert Road improvements, several engineering service contracts, and various administrative resolutions. They also approved the hire of a part-time administrative assistant and renewed a liquor license. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Approved $1,661,197.80 grant application for Bogert Road Section 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $58,000 engineering services for Swim Club and KBG Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 engineering services for ADA Ramp and Sidewalk Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $34,000 engineering services for Batting Cages & Hockey Rink (unanimous)
• Approved $57,000 engineering services for Fenway Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Authorized bid receipts for four projects (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Morgan Kiely as part-time admin assistant at $25/hr (unanimous)
• Renewed ABC liquor license for PBJ Restaurant LLC (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda includes a request for reconsideration of a prior decision involving Dark Star Development at 335 Johnson Ave., and a completeness review and new business item for a proposed restaurant (Mado Cafe) at 570 Kinderkamack Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 10 and May 24, 2023.

• Request for reconsideration – Dark Star Development, LLC, 335 Johnson Ave. (Block 1405, Lot 3)
• Completeness review – Grillhouse, LLC T/A Mado Cafe, 570 Kinderkamack Road (Block 804, Lot 2), proposed new restaurant (formerly Dante’s Delicatessen)
• New business – same Mado Cafe application, including food handler's license, potential parking, and sign approval
• Approval of minutes from 5/10/23 and 5/24/23

The Land Use Board approved the site plan application for Grillhouse, LLC T/A Mado Café at 570 Kinderkamack Road, granting variances for the awning and sign. The approval includes conditions such as restriping parking spaces, relocating a handicapped space, and consulting with the Borough Engineer if odor issues arise. The board also discussed a request for reconsideration for a previously denied application but took no action.

• Approved Mado Café site plan with awning and sign variances (8-0)
• Granted parking variance allowing 50 spaces including one ADA space
• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes with corrections
• Approved May 24, 2023 minutes with corrections
• Deemed Mado Café application complete (8-0)
• Discussed but took no action on Dark Star Development rehearing request

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, to consider a range of routine and notable items. These include approving the hire of three new patrol officers, purchasing a garbage truck for the Department of Public Works, and appointing a Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The council will also discuss a crosswalk naming, a handicap parking request, and the KBG parking lot project, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Resolution #23-177: Authorize purchase of garbage truck for Department of Public Works
• Resolutions #23-182, #23-183, #23-184: Appoint Patrol Officers Daniel F. Meade, Elizabeth Escudero, and Nico A. Facchini
• Resolution #23-178: Appoint Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
• Resolution #23-181: Authorize rebid for cleaning services
• Discussion: Request to name crosswalk at St. Peters Academy in memory of Patricia Henry

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including a $358,541 garbage truck purchase, three new patrol officers, and a $23,646 Clean Communities budget insertion. They also approved naming a crosswalk at St. Peter Academy in memory of Patricia Henry, and agreed to proceed with design modifications to the KBG Parking Lot project. The meeting was held virtually with three council members absent.

• Approved $358,541 garbage truck purchase (consent agenda)
• Appointed three patrol officers at $45,360 each (consent agenda)
• Approved naming crosswalk at St. Peter Academy in memory of Patricia Henry (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with KBG Parking Lot design modifications (consensus)
• Approved $23,646.44 Clean Communities budget insertion (consent agenda)
• Approved $13,460.59 in tax refunds for duplicate payments (consent agenda)
• Approved $80,000 salary for new Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs (consent agenda)
• Approved shared services agreement with Oradell for athletic field use (2-0-1, Benson abstained)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to enter closed session to conduct interviews for a police officer position. The public portion includes roll call and public comments, but the main action is the closed session, which is permitted under New Jersey law for personnel matters.

• Resolution #23-171 to go into closed session for police officer interviews
• Closed session under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(8) for personnel
• Meeting at Borough Hall, 705 Kinderkamack Road, 7:00 P.M.

The Mayor and Council held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to enter closed session for police officer interviews. No substantive public decisions were made; the only formal action was a resolution to exclude the public. The open session resumed with no public action taken, and the meeting adjourned.

• Opened public comments (unanimous)
• Closed public comments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #23-171 to enter closed session for police interviews (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The only substantive item is continued review of a proposal by Dark Star Development, LLC for a four-story office building at 335 Johnson Avenue, which requires multiple variances and site plan approval. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Continued review of Dark Star Development, LLC proposal for 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Ave.
• Applicant seeks 'D' variance for building height, bulk variances, parking variance, and preliminary/final site plan approval.
• Meeting held via Zoom; public comments accepted with hand-raising or *9.

The Land Use Board denied Dark Star Development's application for a 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Avenue. The motion to approve failed because it required 5 affirmative votes due to the requested 'd' height variance, but only received 4. The denial was based on the failure to secure the required supermajority, not on the merits of the road-paving compromise.

• Denied Dark Star Development's preliminary and final site plan approval for 335 Johnson Avenue (4-3, needed 5 votes due to 'd' variance)
• Approved minutes of 4/26/23 with corrections
• Amended motion to include road-paving compromise (5-3)
• Tabled discussion on rooftop use restrictions to resolution language

Borough Calendar

The Mayor and Council approved a 16-item consent agenda, including additional engineering services for park and road projects, a fire mutual aid agreement, and purchase of a police vehicle. They also approved a tax refund of $82,647.40 to Verizon due to a county board judgment, and tabled a shared services agreement with Oradell for athletic field use. The meeting included a proclamation dedicating a baseball dugout in memory of Pete Romagnino.

• Approved consent agenda with 16 resolutions (6-0, Chinigo absent)
• Approved $43,000 for Brookside Park engineering services
• Approved $62,000 for Bogert Road Section 7 engineering services
• Approved $39,000 for CDBG sidewalk replacement engineering services
• Approved $50,629.45 for 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Pursuit for police
• Approved $82,647.40 tax refund to Verizon (Resolution #23-164)
• Tabled shared services agreement with Oradell for athletic field use (Resolution #23-166)
• Approved temporary pickle ball court striping on one tennis court

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming 2023 events, including the Summer Concert Series, Color Run, Pride Event, International Yoga Day, and India Day. The agenda is primarily procedural and planning-focused, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of February 9, 2023 minutes
• Update on Summer Concert Series
• Update on Color Run
• Discussion of Pride Event, International Yoga Day, and India Day
• Interim Recreation Director's report

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The main item is continued discussion of a proposed 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Ave, which requires height, bulk, parking variances and site plan approval. The board will also consider a memorialization for Evergreen Medical and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Dark Star Development LLC: 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Ave, Block 1405 Lot 3, requiring 'D' variance for height, bulk, parking variances, and preliminary/final site plan approval
• Memorialization: Evergreen Medical, 887 Kinderkamack Road, Block 206 Lot 5.03
• Approval of 4/26/23 minutes
• Public comments via Zoom

The River Edge Land Use Board approved a resolution for Evergreen Medical at 887 Kinderkamack Road, which requires parking and design variances. The board also continued the Dark Star Development application for a proposed 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Avenue to the next meeting on May 24, 2023, without further notice.

• Approved Evergreen Medical resolution (6-0)
• Carried Dark Star Development application to 5/24/23 meeting

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved resolutions to issue estimated tax bills for the third quarter of 2023, set the total estimated tax levy at $57,599,078.74, and set the estimated tax rate at 3.850. They also approved a $158,300 CDBG grant agreement for handicapped accessible curbs and sidewalks on Oxford and Rutgers, and authorized purchases of a ride-on lawn mower and blower for the Department of Public Works. The council rescinded the mandatory vaccination policy for borough employees and authorized submission of a grant application for Memorial Park playground and walking path improvements.

• Approved estimated tax levy of $57,599,078.74 and tax rate of 3.850 (unanimous)
• Approved $158,300 CDBG grant agreement for handicapped accessible curbs and sidewalks (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Gravely ride-on lawn mower for $14,907.62 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Billy Goat ride-on blower for $12,079.00 (unanimous)
• Rescinded mandatory vaccination policy for borough employees (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Bergen County Open Space grant application for Memorial Park playground and walking path (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and personnel changes including Council President Kaufman to Cannabis Committee (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $8,982,997.99 across all funds (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider changes to its bylaws regarding tax form ST-5 and discuss a policy for for-profit use of meeting rooms. Public comment is included on the agenda.

• Bylaws changes for tax form ST-5
• For-profit use of meeting rooms
• Approval of April 4th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's and Treasurer's reports

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board is meeting electronically via Zoom to review two applications: Evergreen Medical at 887 Kinderkamack Road, which needs a parking variance (105 spaces required, 58 existing) and a design exception waiver, and Dark Star Development's proposed 4-story office building at 335 Johnson Ave., which requires height, bulk, and parking variances plus site plan approval. The agenda includes approval of the 4/12/23 minutes and public comment periods.

• Evergreen Medical: 887 Kinderkamack Rd, Block 206 Lot 5.03, parking variance (105 required vs 58 existing), design exception waiver, sign package review
• Dark Star Development: 335 Johnson Ave, Block 1405 Lot 3, 4-story office building, D variance for height, bulk and parking variances, preliminary and final site plan approval
• Meeting held via Zoom; public comments accepted with instructions provided

The Land Use Board approved Evergreen Medical's application for a medical office at 887 Kinderkamack Road, including parking variance relief and a design exception waiver, with a unanimous vote. The Dark Star Development application for a four-story office building at 335 Johnson Avenue was tabled to May 10, 2023, pending further review of rooftop amenities and other concerns.

• Approved Evergreen Medical application with parking variance and design waiver (8-0)
• Tabled Dark Star Development application to May 10, 2023
• Approved minutes of 4/12/23 meeting
• Deemed Evergreen Medical application complete
• Deemed Dark Star Development application complete

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 municipal budget, including resolutions to self-examine and adopt it. The council will also conduct second readings and public hearings on two bond ordinances for road and equipment improvements, and consider several resolutions, including hiring a part-time intern and a senior bus driver.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2023 municipal budget (resolutions #23-128, #23-129, #23-130)
• Second reading of bond ordinance #23-10 for Bogert Road improvements ($348,240)
• Second reading of bond ordinance #23-11 for various improvements and equipment ($4,961,747)
• Resolution #23-131 to adopt Sustainable Land Use Pledge
• Resolution #23-137 to authorize purchase of dasher board system for Memorial Park Hockey Rink

The Mayor and Council adopted the 2023 municipal budget of $19,655,247.40 and passed two bond ordinances for road and equipment improvements. They also approved a consent agenda including a sustainable land use pledge, salary resolutions, and a change order for fire department renovations. No public comments were made on the budget or ordinances.

• Adopted 2023 municipal budget of $19,655,247.40 (5-0)
• Passed Bond Ordinance #23-10 for Bogert Road improvements ($348,240) (5-0)
• Passed Bond Ordinance #23-11 for various public improvements ($4,961,747) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Sustainable Land Use Pledge, salary resolutions, and change order (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Fire Dept Co. #2 renovations, increasing contract to $270,615.39 (5-0)
• Authorized bids for cleaning services to be received May 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of dasher board system for Memorial Park hockey rink ($79,290) (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $780,116.86 (5-0)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Recreation Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss the 5-year Parks and Recreation Plan update, park and facility projects, and upcoming events. They will also review the 2023 fees update, PPFM account transfers, and for-profit summer camp requests. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• 5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan Update
• Brookside Park Playground, Hockey Rink Dasher Boards, Batting Cages at Memorial Park
• 2023 Fees Update
• River Edge Run – April 29, 2023
• Farmers Market – Thursdays starting May 25, 2023

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no discussion items, new business, or old business listed. The only substantive item is a memorialization for a food handler's license transfer for Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC at 480 Kinderkamack Rd.

• Food Handler's License for change of ownership: Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC, 480 Kinderkamack Rd., Block 804, Lots 13 & 14
• Approval of minutes from 3/22/23 meeting
• Meeting held electronically via Zoom with public comment instructions

The River Edge Land Use Board approved a food handler's license for Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC at 480 Kinderkamack Road due to a change of ownership. The board also approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of member comments and status updates on various issues.

• Approved food handler's license for Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC at 480 Kinderkamack Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss a police chief contract. They will consider two bond ordinances for capital improvements, including road work and equipment purchases, and will hold public hearings on ordinances about filming, rental unit insurance, and a budget cap. The agenda also includes several routine items like salary changes and appointments.

• Ordinance #23-10: $348,240 bond for Bogert Road improvements
• Ordinance #23-11: $4,961,747 bond for various public improvements and equipment
• Public hearings on ordinances for filming, rental unit insurance, and budget cap
• Salary increases for five part-time police dispatchers from $22.50 to $23.75 per hour
• Resolution to establish River Edge Farmer's Market and committee

The River Edge Mayor and Council introduced two bond ordinances on first reading: #23-10 for $348,240 to improve Bogert Road (Section 7) and #23-11 for $4,961,747 for various public improvements including Borough Hall repairs, Brookside Park playground, and new vehicles. Both passed unanimously and are scheduled for a public hearing on April 24, 2023. The council also approved the 2023 Temporary Capital Budget, waived PSE&G's additional bonding requirement for a $2 million gas main project, and adopted three ordinances on final reading.

• Introduced Bond Ordinance #23-10 for Bogert Road (Section 7) improvements, $348,240 (6-0)
• Introduced Bond Ordinance #23-11 for various public improvements, $4,961,747 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-7 (Filming), #23-8 (Liability Insurance), #23-9 (Cap Bank) on final reading (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #23-122 establishing 2023 Temporary Capital Budget (6-0)
• Waived additional bonding requirement for PSE&G High Pressure Gas Main Project (6-0)
• Approved five part-time Police Dispatcher salary increases from $22.50 to $23.75/hour
• Approved Resolution #23-125 establishing River Edge Farmer's Market and creating Farmers Market Committee
• Approved Resolution #23-127 for payment of bills totaling $1,529,170.35

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at Borough Hall. They will introduce the 2023 municipal budget and three new ordinances, including one on filming and one on rental unit registration and liability insurance. The council will also hold public hearings on police salary ordinances and vote on a series of resolutions, including refunds and a lease amendment with the River Edge Swim Club.

• Introduce 2023 Municipal Budget (#23-106)
• First reading of Ordinance #23-7 creating a Filming chapter
• First reading of Ordinance #23-8 on rental unit registration and liability insurance
• Second reading and hearing on police salary ordinances #23-4 and #23-5 (PBA and SOA)
• Resolution #23-117 authorizing second amendment to lease with River Edge Swim Club

The Borough Council introduced the 2023 municipal budget of $19,655,247.40, with a public hearing set for April 24. They also passed on second reading three police-related ordinances setting salaries through 2027 and amending the department's table of organization. Three new ordinances were introduced on first reading, including a filming permit ordinance and a rental unit liability insurance registration requirement.

• Introduced 2023 municipal budget of $19,655,247.40 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-4 fixing PBA Local 201 police salaries 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-5 fixing Superior Officers Association salaries 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-6 amending Police Department table of organization (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-7 creating filming permit regulations (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-8 requiring liability insurance registration for businesses/rental units (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-9 to exceed budget cap and establish cap bank (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police salary confirmations, refunds, and compost agreement (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 capital and operating budgets. The agenda includes presentations or discussions from several departments, including the Shade Tree Commission, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Police Department, and Department of Public Works. Public comments are scheduled before the budget discussions.

• 2023 Capital Budget Discussion
• 2023 Operating Budget Discussion
• Public Comments
• Departmental budget items: Shade Tree Commission, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Public Works

The Mayor and Council held a special budget meeting to reduce the 2023 Capital and Operating Budgets due to rising costs. They removed several capital requests, including $19,000 for the Shade Tree Commission and $12,000 for OEM radios, and made various operating budget cuts, such as reducing legal and printing expenses. The Capital Budget was set at $5,301,992, and the Operating Budget was reduced by $43,150.

• Removed $19,000 Shade Tree Commission request from capital budget
• Reduced HPC budget by $2,500 to $4,750 and STC training by $2,500 to fund DPW watering salary
• Removed OEM sign board and vehicle requests; deferred $12,000 radio request
• Deferred Ladder Truck funding to 2025; kept turnout gear at $40,000
• Included $150,000 for Communication Desk with $50,000 from Outside Duty Trust
• Included $70,000 for Patrol Vehicle Replacement
• Reduced Engineering Services Other Group line from $62,500 to $60,000
• Removed $12,500 for newsletter printing from Clerk budget

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The main item is a completeness review and new business application for a food handler's license for Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC at 480 Kinderkamack Rd., due to a change of ownership. The agenda is otherwise mostly procedural, with no other discussion items listed.

• Completeness review of food handler's license for Nick's Hot Bagels NJ, LLC at 480 Kinderkamack Rd. (Block 804, Lots 13 & 14) for change of ownership
• New business: same food handler's license application for change of ownership
• Approval of minutes from 3/8/23 meeting

The River Edge Land Use Board approved the transfer of a Food Handler's License for Nick's Hot Bagels at 480 Kinderkamack Road to a new owner, with no changes to the property, location, or business. The application was deemed complete and approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Food Handler's License transfer for Nick's Hot Bagels, 480 Kinderkamack Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3/8/23 with correction noting Mr. Gibbons present

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and review the 2023 budget, including capital requests from several departments. The agenda is primarily a working session for budget review, with public comments scheduled before the discussion.

• 2023 Budget Discussion & Review of Capital Requests
• Police Department capital request review
• Office of Emergency Management capital request review
• Fire Department capital request review
• Department of Public Works and Recreation Department capital request reviews

The Mayor and Council held a special meeting to review the 2023 budget and capital requests. They authorized using 2022 funding for a police evidence shed, confirmed a police vacancy, and adjusted several capital requests for the Fire Department. No formal budget adoption occurred; further decisions are scheduled for the March 25 budget meeting.

• Authorized use of 2022 funding for police evidence shed ($8,000)
• Confirmed police vacancy and authorized drafting resolution for March 27 agenda (unanimous)
• Reduced Fire Department mobile radio request to $30,000
• Kept Fire Department turnout gear request at $40,000
• Reduced Fire Department pagers to $3,000 and hose to $8,000
• Reduced Fire Department iPads to $4,000 and added $2,000 for ventilation chainsaw
• Deferred decision on Ladder Truck request to March 25 budget meeting

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and update plans for 2023 events and programs, including the Summer Concert Series, Holi Celebration, and Color Run. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Update on Summer Concert Series
• Holi Celebration – March 12, 2023 – Memorial Park
• Update on Color Run

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2023, at Borough Hall. They will consider ordinances setting police salaries for 2023-2027, a second reading of a recreation department ordinance, and several resolutions including a developer's agreement and collective bargaining agreements. The meeting also includes proclamations, a patrol officer salary change, and a closed session for a lease modification.

• Ordinance #23-4: Police PBA Local 201 salaries 2023-2027
• Ordinance #23-5: Superior Officers Association salaries 2023-2027
• Resolution #23-97: Developer's agreement with 915 Kinderkamack Road LLC
• Resolution #23-98/99: Approve collective bargaining agreements with PBA Local 201 and Superior Officers
• Salary change for Patrol Officer Gabriel Colucci to $81,988.00

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved police collective bargaining agreements and introduced ordinances setting police salaries and reclassifying reserve officers. They also adopted an ordinance updating the Recreation Department, approved a shared services agreement with the school board for field improvements, and authorized a developer's agreement. The meeting included proclamations for Women's History Month, Girl Scout Week, and honoring Steven Baxter.

• Approved police CBA with PBA Local 201 (unanimous)
• Approved police superior officers CBA (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinances #23-4, #23-5, #23-6 on first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-3 updating Recreation Department (unanimous)
• Approved shared services agreement with Board of Education for Roosevelt Field improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized developer's agreement with 915 Kinderkamack Road LLC (unanimous)
• Approved appointments: volunteer firefighter Kenneth Schwabik II, crossing guard Willie Thomas (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Computer Security Incident Response & Business Continuity Plan (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board approved the developer's agreement for the Dunkin Donuts application and approved a food handler's license for River Edge Pizza Kitchen. The board discussed a potential tree preservation ordinance for private property and streamlining food handler's license applications, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved food handler's license for River Edge Pizza Kitchen at 830 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite B (unanimous)
• Approved execution of developer's agreement for Dunkin Donuts application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3/8/23 meeting (motion passed)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes, public comment, and reports from the director and treasurer. The board will also discuss old business like a ribbon cutting and donor plaque, and new business including the Library Champions Event on April 21st.

• Approval of minutes from February 7th, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of ribbon cutting and donor plaque
• ST-5 Tax Form and Bylaws under old business
• Director's Annual Report
• Library Champions Event on April 21st

Borough Calendar

The Historic Commission met on February 28, 2023, and discussed various ongoing projects, including a baseball exhibit, digitization of archives, QR codes, and updates from New Bridge. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at the meeting.
• Discussed plans for a baseball exhibit at the Cultural Center in October.
• Noted that QR code signs at New Bridge have been replaced with metal versions.
• Scheduled roof replacement and repairs to Campbell Christ House to begin at end of March.
• Agreed to write a letter to the police department about QR codes (still pending).

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, appointments, and consent resolutions. Key items include proposed plans for the Borough Hall project, approval of a change order for road improvements, and contract amendments for architectural and engineering services. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a closed session for legal matters.

• Presentation of proposed plans for Borough Hall project by Anthony Iovino
• Resolution #23-90: Approve Change Order #1 for 2022 Road Improvement Program
• Resolution #23-91: Amend contract with Arcari & Iovino Architects for Borough Hall addition and renovation
• Resolution #23-92: Additional engineering services for 2022 ADA ramps at various locations
• Resolution #23-93: Additional engineering services for Kenneth B. George Park ball field upgrades

The Mayor and Council authorized an expanded scope of work for the Borough Hall Repair project, including finance office accessibility, Wing B lighting, roof replacement, entrance ramp and canopy replanning, and lobby bathroom work. They also approved a consent agenda with four resolutions, including a road program change order and three contract amendments for architectural and engineering services. A cannabis business proposal was discussed, and a committee was reconstituted to explore it further.

• Authorized additional Borough Hall repair scope (consensus)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2022 Road Improvement Program, decreasing contract from $492,102.32 to $455,288.93 (6-0)
• Amended Arcari & Iovino architectural services contract by $17,000 for Borough Hall (6-0)
• Amended Costa Engineering services for ADA ramps by $25,000 (6-0)
• Amended Costa Engineering services for KBG Park ball field upgrades by $25,000 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $882,095.74 (6-0)
• Granted Fire Department permission to serve alcohol on March 14 (unanimous)
• Reconstituted Cannabis Committee with Councilwoman Kinsella, Councilwoman Malellari, Councilman Benson (decided)

Borough Calendar

This River Edge Borough meeting is cancelled because there is no agenda. The notice provides instructions for joining future electronic meetings via Zoom, including how to make public comments.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda
• No correspondence, minutes, memorializations, or business items listed

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider several personnel actions, including salary increases for two police sergeants, and a mayoral appointment to the Library Board. The council will also hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend the borough's fee schedule, and vote on a series of resolutions, including a contract for police department roof replacement and a park improvement agreement.

• Salary increase for Sergeant Brenton Prisendorf to $145,180.00
• Salary increase for Sergeant Patrick Diamond to $145,180.00
• Ordinance #23-03 amending Chapter 79, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
• Ordinance #23-2 amending Chapter 206, Fees (public hearing)
• Resolution #23-80: Award contract for Police Department roof replacement to Arcari & Iovino Architects, PC

The River Edge Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #23-2, amending the fee schedule for police outside duty, variance applications, and new Land Use Board planning fees. They also introduced Ordinance #23-03, which restructures the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, including new qualifications for the Director and creation of an Assistant to the Director position. The council approved a consent agenda with resolutions for appointments, contracts, and grants, and tabled a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Education and REGAL to a future meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-2 amending Chapter 206 Fees (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-03 amending Chapter 79 Recreation and Cultural Affairs (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 11 resolutions (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #23-88 MOU with Board of Education and REGAL to Feb 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved salary increases for two sergeants to $145,180 (4-0)
• Appointed Melissa Borza to Library Board and confirmed Green Team members (4-0)
• Approved $17,000 contract for police roof design to Arcari & Iovino Architects (consent)
• Approved $144,447 grant agreement for Brookside Park ADA improvements (consent)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Recreation Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss the 5-year Parks and Recreation Plan, Brookside Park playground design, 2023 programs and events, and 2023 fees. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• 5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan discussion
• Brookside Park Playground Design discussion
• 2023 Programs and Events discussion
• 2023 Fees discussion
• Approval of November 16, 2022 and January 18, 2023 minutes

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough land-use board is meeting electronically via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a memorialization, and a completeness review and new business item for a food handler's license to continue the pizzeria use at 830 Kinderkamack Road, Suite B. No other substantive business is listed.

• Completeness review: Juan Nunez, 830 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite B, Block 212, Lot 23, food handler's license for River Edge Pizza Kitchen
• New business: same applicant and license request
• Memorialization: Michael Koth & Patreece Marotti, 159 Tenney Ave., Block 601, Lot 9
• Approval of 1/25/23 minutes

The River Edge Land Use Board approved a food handler's license for Juan Nunez to continue the pizzeria use at 830 Kinderkamack Rd., Suite B, following a change in ownership. The board also approved a request for the Building Department to consider issuing a temporary certificate of occupancy. Additionally, the board discussed potential ordinance changes to streamline approvals for existing businesses with no site changes, directing professionals to bring a recommendation to the next meeting.

• Approved food handler's license for Juan Nunez at 830 Kinderkamack Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved request for Building Department to consider TCO for the applicant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 1/25/23 meeting (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for variance at 159 Tenney Ave. (unanimous)
• Deemed application complete for 830 Kinderkamack Rd. (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The Mayor and Council held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to enter closed session. They approved Resolution #23-76 to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding shared services agreements and department reorganization. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Approved Resolution #23-76 to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public comment with no comments (unanimous)
• Recessed to closed session at 7:05 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Land Use Board approved an application by Michael and Patreece Koth for a 3-foot front porch addition at 159 Tenney Avenue, including a front yard setback variance. The board deemed the application complete after reviewing submitted proofs and plans. The motion to approve passed unanimously by roll call vote.

• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Deemed Koth application complete for 159 Tenney Avenue
• Approved front porch addition with front yard setback variance (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will vote on a 2023 salary ordinance, introduce a fees amendment, and approve numerous resolutions including shared services agreements with Bergen County for animal control and employee assistance, a developer's agreement assignment for 335 Johnson Avenue, and a contract for police department HVAC replacement. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss Borough Hall status, department reorganization, and a shared services agreement.

• Ordinance #23-2 to amend Chapter 206 (Fees) - first reading
• Ordinance #23-1 to fix 2023 salaries for borough officers and employees - second reading and public hearing
• Resolution #23-60: Assign developer's agreement for 335 Johnson Avenue from ILBJ, LLC to Dark Sky Development, LLC
• Resolution #23-63: Award contract to Arcari & Iovino Architects for Police Department HVAC replacement
• Resolution #23-73: Apply for NJ DCA grant for Memorial Park Playground & Walking Path Phase I

The River Edge Mayor and Council approved Ordinance #23-1 fixing 2023 salaries for non-represented employees and introduced Ordinance #23-2 to amend the fee schedule, including police outside duty and Land Use Board fees. They also approved a consent agenda with 16 resolutions covering shared services, contracts, appointments, and a grant application. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client privileged matters.

• Approved Ordinance #23-1 fixing 2023 salaries for officers and employees (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-2 amending fee schedule for police outside duty and Land Use Board fees (5-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Bergen County for animal control (5-0)
• Authorized assignment of developer's agreement for 335 Johnson Avenue to Dark Sky Development (5-0)
• Awarded $42,000 contract to Arcari & Iovino Architects for Police Department HVAC replacement (5-0)
• Approved 2023 salaries for Department of Public Works employees (5-0)
• Approved change order increasing Fire Department Co. #2 renovation contract to $268,647.96 (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Memorial Park playground and walking path project (5-0)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Land Use Board is meeting electronically via Zoom for its annual reorganization, including adopting the 2023 meeting calendar, electing officers, and appointing professionals. The board will also discuss a potential increase in its fee structure. The agenda includes a memorialization for a property at 210 Manchester Rd. and approval of prior minutes.

• Reorganization: election of Chair, Vice Chair, Board Secretary
• Appointment of Attorney, Planner, Engineer to the board
• Discussion of increase in fee structure
• Memorialization for Park, Matt at 210 Manchester Rd., Block 901, Lot 19
• Adoption of 2023 calendar (with November meeting changed from 11/22 to 11/29)

The River Edge Land Use Board approved its 2023 reorganization, including a revised meeting calendar, officer elections, and professional appointments. It also recommended to the Mayor and Council a modest increase in application escrow fees to cover rising professional costs, with a plan to revisit the topic next year.

• Approved 12/14/22 meeting minutes with correction (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Matt Park's front entrance/portico with setback variance (7-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with November 29 second meeting date
• Elected Chris Caslin as Chair, Dick Mehrman as Vice Chair, Ryan Gibbons as Secretary for 2023
• Appointed Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC as Board Attorney; Burgis & Associates as Planner; Costa Engineering as Engineer for 2023
• Reappointed Councilman Chinigo (Class III, 1-year), Ryan Gibbons (Class IV, 4-year), Colin Busteed (Class II, 2-year) to new terms
• Recommended escrow fee increase to Mayor and Council for consideration

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Mayor and Council is holding a Sine Die meeting to approve several personnel salary increases, including for police officers, dispatchers, and a road foreperson, as well as a series of resolutions covering shared services, equipment purchases, and change orders. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and payment of bills.

• Salary increase for Road Foreperson Scott Ader to $94,703.50
• Salary increases for Patrol Officers Jeffrey Staron and Matthew Piterski to $91,447.00
• Shared services agreement with Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority for TV inspection
• Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus compressor for Fire Department
• Change orders for Borough Hall demolition and Continental Avenue project

At the Sine Die meeting on January 4, 2023, the River Edge Mayor and Council approved a consent agenda including shared services, equipment purchases, employment amendments, and change orders. They also approved salary increases for several employees, appointed two junior firefighters, and authorized budget transfers for 2022. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilwoman Busteed absent.

• Approved salary increases for Road Foreperson, two Patrol Officers, two Crossing Guards, and five Police Dispatchers (unanimous)
• Approved shared services agreement with Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority for TV inspection services (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of breathing apparatus compressor for Fire Department for $42,419.71 (unanimous)
• Amended Borough Administrator employment agreement extending term through 2026 (unanimous)
• Amended Borough Clerk employment agreement adding Assistant Borough Administrator role (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Borough Hall demolition increasing contract to $240,475.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Continental Avenue project increasing contract to $639,081.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Borough Hall demolition increasing contract to $313,801.10 (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Borough Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting to swear in newly elected officials, adopt bylaws, and make numerous appointments to boards and committees. The council will also introduce a 2023 salary ordinance and approve a long list of routine resolutions for professional services, financial administration, and interlocal agreements.

• Ordinance #23-1 fixing 2023 salaries for borough officers and employees
• Appointment of professionals: Borough Attorney Thomas A. Sarlo, P.C., Auditor Wielkotz & Company, Engineer Costa Engineering
• Resolution #23-45 authorizing police participation in the 1033 program for excess military equipment
• Resolution #23-51 continuing agreement with Veolia (Paramus) for services
• Appointments to Environmental Protection Commission, Land Use Board, Shade Tree Commission, and other boards

The River Edge Mayor and Council held its 2023 reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected Councilwoman Lissa Montisano-Koen and Councilman Barry Benson. The council adopted the 2023 by-laws, approved a temporary budget of $5,688,926.19, and passed a first-reading ordinance fixing 2023 salaries for borough officers and employees. A consent agenda of 57 resolutions was approved, covering professional appointments, financial policies, and departmental procedures.

• Swore in Councilwoman Montisano-Koen and Councilman Benson (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 By-Laws via Resolution #23-01 (6-0)
• Approved $5,688,926.19 temporary budget via Resolution #23-28 (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-1 fixing 2023 salaries on first reading (6-0)
• Approved 57-item consent agenda including professional appointments (6-0)
• Reappointed Michelle Kaufman as Council President for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved liaison and committee appointments for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)

Borough Calendar

The River Edge Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, director's and treasurer's reports, and new business such as electing officers and considering a BCCLS certificate agreement. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Election of officers
• BCCLS Certificate of Agreement
• Director's Report
• Treasurer's Report
• Approval of December 6, 2022 minutes