Rockaway public meetings in 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance applications and resolutions. The agenda includes public hearings for three variance requests (BOA #21-32, #21-33, #21-34) and resolutions for two variances and one extension. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, public comment, and other routine business.

• Public hearing: BOA #21-32 Delgado, 6 Meadow Drive, Block 10801 Lot 1, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing: BOA #21-33 Hou, 3 High Street, Block 10717 Lot 4, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing: BOA #21-34 Veenstra, 11 Old Lake End Road, Block 40402 Lot 5, 'C' Variance
• Resolution BOA #21-26: Mark, 16 Upper Hibernia Road, Block 31101 Lot 46, 'D' Variance
• Resolution BOA #21-27: Sarkissian, 42 Shawnee Avenue, Block 21301 Lot 83, 'C's' Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two 'C' variances: one for a 6-foot privacy fence at 6 Meadow Drive and another for a 384 sq. ft. shed at 3 High Street. A third application (11 Old Lake End Road) was carried forward to February 1, 2022. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and three prior applications.

• Approved fence variance for 6-foot privacy fence at 6 Meadow Drive (unanimous)
• Approved shed variance for 384 sq. ft. shed at 3 High Street (7-2, with conditions)
• Carried forward application for 11 Old Lake End Road to February 1, 2022
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-26 Marks variance (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-27 Sarkissian variance (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-03 Connolly extension of time (unanimous, with abstention)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance applications carried over from October 5, 2021, and consider a resolution for an extension of a prior approval. The board will also approve minutes, hear correspondence, and address other routine business.

• Public hearing: BOA #21-26, Mark, 16 Upper Hibernia Road, Block 31101 Lot 46, 'D' Variance
• Public hearing: BOA #21-27, Sarkissian, 42 Shawnee Avenue, Block 21301 Lot 83, 'C's' Variance
• Resolution: BOA #19-03 extension, Mattoni (Gallin), 44 Lake End Road, Block 40401 Lot 67
• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2021

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance applications. The first allows a homeowner at 42 Shawnee Avenue to level their rear yard and install retaining walls, requiring steep-slope and wall setback variances. The second permits the owners of 16 Upper Hibernia Road to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new three-bedroom home, with variances for three principal dwellings on one lot. The board also approved minutes, a resolution for professional services payment, and a prior application (BOA #19-03).

• Approved BOA #21-27 (Sarkissian) for steep-slope and retaining wall variances at 42 Shawnee Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-26 (Marks) for D-variance to replace dwelling at 16 Upper Hibernia Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #19-03 (Mattoni) C-variance at 44 Lake End (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting on November 30, 2021, at 6:30 PM remotely. The agenda includes adopting three ordinances: one establishing a Title 39 parking enforcement plan for the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, one appropriating $1,268,204.53 for Peterson Field improvements, and one amending penalty amounts. The council will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions for fund transfers, contract awards, and liquor license transfers, plus appointments to fire and EMS.

• O-21-32: Title 39 parking enforcement plan for Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 10-14 Green Pond Road
• O-21-33: Appropriation of $1,268,204.53 for Peterson Field improvements
• O-21-34: Amending minimum and maximum penalties
• R-21-182: Award contract to Dakota Excavating Contractor, Inc. for Peterson Field improvements, $2,644,769.25
• R-21-183: Transfer of plenary retail consumption liquor license from Richard Mine Road Tavern, Inc. to Audelo 41, LLC

The Rockaway Township Council held its regular meeting on November 30, 2021, approving three ordinances: O-21-32 (parking/traffic regulation on private property), O-21-33 (appropriating $1,268,000 for Peterson Field improvements), and O-21-34 (amending minimum and maximum penalties). The council also approved several resolutions, including a $2.7 million contract for Peterson Field construction and a liquor license transfer. During public comment, multiple residents raised concerns about alleged illegal commercial activities at a property on Jacobs Road, and the council attorney noted the matter was under review by the Board of Adjustment.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-32 regulating parking and traffic on Kruppa LLC property (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-33 appropriating $1,268,000 for Peterson Field improvements (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-34 amending minimum and maximum penalties (8-1)
• Approved resolution R-21-181 releasing performance guarantee and requiring $903,545 one-year maintenance guarantee for Peterson Field construction
• Approved resolution R-21-182 for Peterson Field basketball/tennis court construction (8-0, Kelley abstained)
• Approved resolution R-21-183 for liquor license transfer to Marriott (9-0)
• Approved council appointments: Daniel Lovenberg as firefighter and EMS (9-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 (8-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance and minor site plan application for Beautiful Farms, LLC at 91 Jacobs Road. The board will also consider resolutions for several variance applications and a certificate of nonconformity. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: BOA #21-31 Beautiful Farms, LLC, 91 Jacobs Road, Block 40801 Lot 95, B/C/D variances and minor site plan
• Resolution: BOA #20-02 Angles Place LLC, 284 Green Pond Road, Block 30607 Lot 1, certificate of nonconformity
• Resolution: BOA #21-28 Weinmann, 158 Lake End Road, Block 40602 Lot 3, C variance
• Resolution: BOA #21-24 Balkin, 52 Circle Drive, Block 20303 Lot 10, C variance
• Resolution: BOA #21-30 Reaven, 7 Lakeview Court, Block 20501 Lot 4, C variance

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved postponing the public hearing for Beautiful Farms, LLC's application at 91 Jacobs Road until the Morris County Agriculture Development Board determines whether the property qualifies as a commercial farm under the State's Right to Farm Act. The board granted an extension until January 25, 2022. It also approved minutes, professional service payments from escrow, and four certificates of nonconformity or variances. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed BOA #21-31 (Beautiful Farms, LLC, 91 Jacobs Road) pending MCADB jurisdiction determination (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for September 7 and October 19, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #20-02 Certificate of Nonconformity for Angles Place, LLC, 284 Green Pond Road (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-28 'C' Variance for Weinmann, 158 Lake End Road (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-24 'C' Variance for Balkin, 52 Circle Drive (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-30 'C' Variance for Reaven, 7 Lakeview Court (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board will consider a site plan and 'C' variance application for Cibao Meats located at 92 Green Pond Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 20, 2021, meeting.

• Site Plan & 'C' Variance for Cibao Meats at 92 Green Pond Road (Block 22103 Lot 16, 29, 30)

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved a site plan and 'C' variances for Cibao Meats at 92 Green Pond Road, with one member voting against. The board also approved payment for professional services from escrow accounts and unanimously approved the September 20, 2021 minutes. No public comments or other applications were presented.

• Approved Cibao Meats site plan and 'C' variances (7-1)
• Approved payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will consider introducing an ordinance to fund Peterson Field improvements with $1,268,204.53 from donations, and will vote on a consent agenda of contracts and resolutions. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public comment accepted by email.

• O-21-33: Peterson Field improvement ordinance, $1,268,204.53 from Pond View Estates donations
• O-21-34: Ordinance amending minimum and maximum penalties
• R-21-175: Kings Road Section II roadway improvements contract to Reivax Contracting, $289,252.20
• R-21-171: Sign maintenance utility truck purchase from Johnson Dodge Chrysler, $81,980.00
• R-21-176: Water utility truck purchase from Robert H. Hoover & Sons, $194,588.00

The Rockaway Township Council introduced an ordinance to fund Peterson Field improvements with $1,268,204.53 from donations, and introduced an ordinance amending municipal penalties. The council also approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts and resolutions, with two items pulled for separate votes. The meeting was largely procedural, with no final approvals of substantive projects.

• Introduced Ordinance O-21-33 for Peterson Field improvements, appropriating $1,268,204.53 (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-34 amending minimum and maximum penalties (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda excluding R-21-168 and R-21-170 (9-0)
• Approved R-21-168 amending personnel policy manual (8-1)
• Approved R-21-170 appointing Board of Assessment Commissioners (7-2)
• Adopted January 3, 2022 as reorganization meeting date (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on October 19, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes public hearings on three variance applications (Weinmann, Balkin, Reaven) and resolutions on four other applications, including a certificate of nonconformity and several C variances. The meeting will also cover minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• BOA #20-02: Angles Place LLC, 284 Green Pond Road, Block 30607 Lot 1, Certificate of Nonconformity
• BOA #21-23: Carroll, 137 Lake Shore Drive, Block 21806 Lot 9, C Variance
• BOA #21-29: Ortiz, 1 Hunting Meadow Court, Block 20401 Lot 10.08, C Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-28: Weinmann, 158 Lake End Road, Block 40602 Lot 3, C's Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-24: Balkin, 57 Circle Drive, Block 20303 Lot 10, C Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications for residential properties: Weinmann (rear setback and impervious coverage), Balkin (front yard setback for a deck), and Reaven (front/rear setbacks and shoreline setback for a second-floor addition and garage). All approvals were unanimous. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and for two prior applications (Carroll and Ortiz), and postponed a resolution for Angle's Place LLC to November 16, 2021.

• Approved variance for Weinmann property (rear setback to 11.19 ft, impervious coverage reduced to 34%) (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Balkin property (front yard setback for new deck, 15 ft from setback) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Reaven property (front setback 23.25 ft, rear setback 15.67 ft, shoreline setback 75 ft) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Postponed resolution for BOA #20-02 Angle's Place LLC to November 16, 2021
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-23 Carroll (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-29 Ortiz (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will vote on adopting an ordinance that adds recreational cannabis licenses to the township's licensing code. The council will also introduce an ordinance to regulate parking and traffic at the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel on Green Pond Road. Several resolutions are on the consent agenda, including refunds for disabled veteran property tax exemptions and a performance guarantee release.

• Adopt O-21-31 adding recreational cannabis licenses to Chapter 5
• Introduce O-21-32 for Title 39 enforcement at Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites, 10-14 Green Pond Road
• Release $756,096 performance guarantee for Leben Care Assisted Living
• Refund 2021 taxes for disabled veterans at 47 Meggins Rd and 1078 Green Pond Rd
• Appoint firefighters Bagdasaar Sarkissian and Koren Ambrosio

The Council adopted Ordinance O-21-31, which adds a new section to the township licensing code for recreational cannabis licenses, by a 7-2 vote. It also voted 9-0 to continue recognizing Columbus Day on the township calendar. The Council introduced an ordinance to establish a Title 39 enforcement plan for the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites parking lot, and approved consent agenda items, including tax refunds and appointments of two firefighters.

• Adopted recreational cannabis licensing ordinance O-21-31 (7-2)
• Approved motion to continue recognizing Columbus Day on township calendar (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance O-21-32 for Title 39 enforcement at Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding R-21-160 and R-21-161 (8-0, with 1 abstention on R-21-164)
• Approved tax refunds for disabled veteran exemptions at 47 Meggins Rd and 1078 Green Pond Rd (9-0 each)
• Appointed Bagdasaar Sarkissian and Koren Ambrosio as firefighters (9-0)
• Censured Council Member Kelley (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Motion to rescind R-21-156 failed for lack of second

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider resolutions for nonconformity and various variances at multiple properties. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding specific variance requests.

• Certificate of Nonconformity for Angles Place LLC at 284 Green Pond Road
• "C" Variance for Bruss at 47 Telemark Road
• "C" Variance for Carroll at 137 Lake Shore Drive
• Public hearing for "C" Variance at 1 Hunting Meadow Court
• Public hearing for "D" Variance at 16 Upper Hibernia Road

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Jason Ortiz to keep a five-foot privacy fence on a corner lot, where the maximum allowed height is four feet in the front yard. The board also approved a resolution for case BOA #21-17 (Brus). No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved variance BOA #21-29 for Ortiz to allow 5-foot fence on corner lot (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-17 Brus (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to conduct regular business, including approving minutes, hearing public comment, and considering resolutions. The board will hold public hearings on three separate 'C' variance applications for properties on Telemark Road, Lake Shore Drive, and Circle Drive, and will also consider a resolution for a variance at Dead End Road. The agenda is otherwise standard procedural items.

• Resolution BOA #21-21: Johnsen, 1 Dead End Road, Block 40401 Lot 10, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-17: Bruss, 47 Telemark Road, Block 30307 Lot 9, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-23: Carroll, 137 Lake Shore Drive, Block 21806 Lot 9, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-24: Balkin, 57 Circle Drive, Block 20303 Lot 10, 'C' Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests at its September 21, 2021 regular meeting. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved an escrow resolution and a resolution for a prior case (BOA #21-21, Johnsen). The meeting adjourned at 8:03pm.

• Approved BOA #21-17 (Bruss): variance for a new front porch at 47 Lake Telemark, allowing a 31.7-foot front yard setback instead of the required 40 feet.
• Approved BOA #21-23 (Carroll): variance for a shed and future covered patio at 137 Lake Shore Drive, allowing the shed about 45 feet from the shoreline (100-foot requirement) and exceeding the 25% impervious coverage limit.
• Approved the Resolution of Escrow.
• Approved the Resolution for BOA #21-21 (Johnsen).

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board is meeting to consider two site plan applications: Atlantic Health's preliminary and final major site plan with a 'C' variance at 253 Mt. Hope Ave, and Cibao Meats' site plan with a 'C' variance at 92 Green Pond Road. The board will also approve minutes from the July 19, 2021 meeting and address correspondence and public comments.

• PB# 2457: Atlantic Health, 253 Mt. Hope Ave, Block 11001 Lot 8, Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with 'C' variance
• PB# 2430 A: Cibao Meats, 92 Green Pond Road, Block 22103 Lot 16, 29, 30, Site Plan & 'C' variance
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021
• Resolution regarding escrow

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan with 'C' variances for Ciabo Meats at 92 Green Pond Road, allowing installation of solar canopy panels, a new employee parking lot, and stormwater improvements. The motion passed 5-2, with Mayor Puzio, Mr. Quinn, Capt. Scherr, Mr. Elko, and Mr. Lutz in favor, and Mrs. Platts and Mr. Romaine opposed. The board also unanimously approved a resolution for Atlantic Health's site plan at 253 Mt Hope Ave and a resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts.

• Approved Ciabo Meats solar canopy site plan with 'C' variances (5-2)
• Approved Atlantic Health preliminary & final major site plan, PB #2457 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, adopt two ordinances, introduce a recreational cannabis licensing ordinance, and hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer to P.F. Chang's. The consent agenda includes a $688,726.27 fire apparatus purchase and several tax refunds.

• Adopt O-21-29: $15,720 grant for Ford-Faesch House construction documents
• Adopt O-21-30: amend parking regulations in Chapter VII
• Introduce O-21-31: add recreational cannabis licenses to licensing ordinance
• Approve liquor license transfer to P.F. Chang's China Bistro
• Purchase new fire apparatus not to exceed $688,726.27

The Rockaway Township Council adopted two ordinances, including one to introduce recreational cannabis licensing, and approved a consent agenda that included a $688,726.27 fire apparatus purchase. The council also approved a liquor license transfer to P.F. Chang's and several tax refunds for disabled veterans. A resolution supporting a Morris County resolution was removed from the agenda.

• Adopted ordinance O-21-29 for Ford-Faesch House construction documents project, appropriating $15,720 (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance O-21-30 amending parking regulations (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance O-21-31 for recreational cannabis licenses (7-2)
• Approved liquor license transfer to P.F. Chang's China Bistro (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $688,726.27 fire apparatus purchase (8-1, with one no on R-21-156)
• Removed resolution R-21-149 from consent agenda (7-2)
• Appointed Justin Schorno as Junior Firefighter (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance applications and other business. The agenda includes public hearings on a certificate of nonconformity and variances for properties on Dead End Road and Green Pond Road, as well as resolutions for variances on Shawnee, Sioux, and Oak Lanes. The meeting is open to the public.

• BOA #21-21: Johnsen, 1 Dead End Road, Block 40401 Lot 10, 'C' Variance (public hearing)
• BOA #20-02: Angles Place LLC, 284 Green Pond Road, Block 30607 Lot 1, Certificate of Nonconformity, 'A' Appeal & 'D' Variance (public hearing)
• BOA #21-19: Marts, 45 Shawnee Avenue, Block 21301 Lot 58, 'C' Variance (resolution)
• BOA #21-22: Apgar, 13 Sioux Avenue, Block 21907 Lot 6, 'C's' Variance (resolution)
• BOA #21-19: Nazarali, 20 Oak Lane, Block 40401 Lot 37, 'C' Variance (resolution)

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a new one-car garage at 1 Dead End Road and granted a certificate of nonconformity for commercial vehicle storage at an Angles Place LLC property. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved resolutions for escrow and several prior cases.

• Approved variance for one-car garage at 1 Dead End Road (unanimous)
• Granted certificate of nonconformity for commercial vehicle storage at Angles Place LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Escrow (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for BOA #21-19 Marts (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for BOA #21-22 Apgar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for BOA #21-25 Nazarali (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the agenda, each with unanimous votes. The board approved a deck extension at 45 Shawnee Avenue, a home addition at 13 Sioux Avenue, and a driveway reconstruction at 20 Oak Lane. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved deck extension variance at 45 Shawnee Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved home addition variance at 13 Sioux Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved driveway reconstruction variance at 20 Oak Lane with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-13 Cohen (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-14 Jenkins (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board will take formal action on a preliminary and final major site plan for Atlantic Health at 253 Mt. Hope Ave. The board will also discuss a site plan and variance for Cibao Meats at 92 Green Pond Road. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes and accepting correspondence.

• Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with 'C's' Variance for Atlantic Health at 253 Mt. Hope Ave (Block 11001 Lot 8)
• Site Plan & 'C' Variance for Cibao Meats at 92 Green Pond Road (Block 22103 Lot 16, 29, 30)
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council adopted three ordinances, including a $1,354,201.76 water, sewer, and stormwater improvement plan funded by an American Rescue Plan Act grant. It also approved a $409,580.80 contract for the Kings Road water main replacement and introduced two ordinances, including one for the Ford-Faesch House construction documents project. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the water main contract.

• Adopted O-21-26, appropriating $1,354,201.76 for water/sewer/stormwater improvements (9-0)
• Adopted O-21-27, amending traffic stop/yield/turn prohibitions (9-0)
• Adopted O-21-28, amending alcoholic beverage license fees (9-0)
• Introduced O-21-29, Ford-Faesch House construction documents project, $15,720 (9-0)
• Introduced O-21-30, amending parking regulations (9-0)
• Approved R-21-140, legal services agreement for Tucker M. Kelley v. Rockaway Township (8-0, Kelley abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including R-21-143, $409,580.80 Kings Road water main contract (8-0, Kelley abstained)
• Appointed Jasmine Patel to EMS and Ciara Taggart as Junior Firefighter (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider three variance applications, including one public hearing, and to approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive items being the variance requests.

• BOA #21-13: Cohen, 18 Sherbrook Drive, Block 21401 Lot 107, 'C' Variance
• BOA #21-18: Kaslow, 83 Jacobs Road, Block 40801 Lot 97, 'C' Variance
• BOA #21-20: Jenkins, 161 Perry Street, Block 10601 Lot 36, 'C' Variance (public hearing)
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2021

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a 20x40 ft pole barn at 161 Perry Street, allowing construction within 100 feet of a stream. The approval includes conditions requiring Township Engineer approval of the grading plan and prohibiting electric, plumbing, or living space in the structure. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20 meeting and a resolution for case BOA #21-18 (Kaslow).

• Approved variance BOA #21-20 for pole barn at 161 Perry Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution BOA #21-18, Kaslow (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is holding a special remote meeting to hear public comment specifically on ordinance O-21-25, followed by an open public comment period. The council will also consider a resolution ratifying actions from its July 13 regular meeting. The meeting is being held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Public comment on ordinance O-21-25
• Resolution R-21-139 ratifying actions from July 13, 2021 meeting
• Remote meeting via Webex (Event Number: 179 788 5684)

The council approved Resolution R-21-139, ratifying all actions from the July 13 regular meeting, with 5 yes votes, 2 yes votes with abstentions on closed-session actions, and 1 yes vote with abstentions on three specific items. A motion to separate those items for individual votes failed for lack of a second. No public comment was received.

• Approved Resolution R-21-139 ratifying July 13 actions (5-0, with 3 abstentions on specific items)
• Motion to separate R-21-132, R-21-133, and settlement agreement for separate vote failed (no second)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several variance applications, including three resolutions and two public hearings. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and opening the floor to the public.

• BOA #21-14: Culkin, 64 Upper Mountain Avenue, Block 21301 Lot 46, 'C' Variance
• BOA #21-10: Keating, 21 Woodside Drive, Block 20304 Lot 119, 'D' Variance
• BOA #21-16: David, 132 Richard Street, Block 10804 Lot 5, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-13: Cohen, 18 Sherbrook Drive, Block 21401 Lot 107, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-17: Kaslow, 83 Jacobs Road, Block 40801 Lot 97, 'C' Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment met on July 20, 2021, and held public hearings for two variance applications: BOA #21-13 (Cohen, 18 Sherbrook Drive) and BOA #21-17 (Kaslow, 83 Jacobs Road). No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes; the agenda also listed resolutions for other applications, but outcomes were not specified.

• Held public hearing for BOA #21-13 (Cohen, 18 Sherbrook Drive, 'C' Variance)
• Held public hearing for BOA #21-17 (Kaslow, 83 Jacobs Road, 'C' Variance)
• Agenda included resolutions for BOA #21-14 (Culkin), BOA #21-10 (Keating), and BOA #21-16 (David), but no outcomes were recorded

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board is meeting to consider several land development applications, including subdivisions and site plans. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and may take formal action on the listed items.

• PB# 2449: Mine Hill Properties, amended preliminary and final major subdivision at 31 Teabo Road & 17 Coburn Road
• PB# 2451: Sedak, minor subdivision/lot line adjustment at 327A & 327C Split Rock Road
• PB# 2452: Alfa Investments, LLC, minor subdivision and 'C' variance at 253 Mt. Hope Avenue
• PB# 2457: Atlantic Health, preliminary and final major site plan with 'C' variance at 253 Mt. Hope Ave

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan with variances for Atlantic Health Systems to install solar carport canopies at 333 Mt. Hope Avenue. The approval was granted with conditions, including moving array A1 to avoid tree damage, working with the town planner and engineer, and submitting a missing stormwater report. The vote was 8-1, with Ms. Platts dissenting. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and for prior applications PB# 2449, 2451, and 2452.

• Approved PB# 2457 Atlantic Health Systems solar carport canopy site plan with variances, 8-1, with conditions.
• Approved minutes of the June 21, 2021 regular meeting unanimously.
• Approved Resolution for Payment for Professional Services from Escrow Accounts unanimously.
• Approved Resolution for PB# 2449 Mine Hills Properties unanimously.
• Approved Resolution for PB# 2451 Sedak unanimously.
• Approved Resolution for PB# 2452 Alfa Investments, LLC unanimously.

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions. They will vote on adopting a revised peddler and mobile food vendor ordinance, and introduce ordinances for a $1,354,201.76 water and sewer improvement project funded by an American Rescue Plan grant, traffic changes, and alcohol license fee updates. The consent agenda includes a police body camera grant, tax lien redemption, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Adopt O-21-25: revised peddlers, canvassers, solicitors, mobile food vendors ordinance
• Introduce O-21-26: $1,354,201.76 water/sewer/stormwater improvements (ARPA grant)
• Introduce O-21-27: traffic changes (stop/yield intersections, turn prohibitions)
• Introduce O-21-28: alcohol license fee changes
• Consent agenda: $108,014 police body camera grant, tax lien redemption (49 Omaha Ave), soil permits

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-25, which repeals and replaces the rules for peddlers, canvassers, solicitors, and mobile food vendors, with a 6-1 vote. The Council also introduced three ordinances: O-21-26, which appropriates $1,354,201.76 from the American Rescue Plan Act for water, sewer, and stormwater system improvements; O-21-27, which amends traffic regulations; and O-21-28, which amends alcoholic beverage control license fees. The consent agenda was approved, including resolutions for tax title lien redemption, police body camera equipment grant, and various permits and contracts.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-25 (peddlers, canvassers, solicitors, mobile food vendors) by 6-1 vote.
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-26 (water/sewer/stormwater improvements, $1,354,201.76 ARPA grant) by 6-1 vote.
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-27 (traffic stop/yield/turn prohibitions) by 7-0 vote.
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-28 (alcoholic beverage license fees) by 6-0 vote, with 1 abstention.
• Approved consent agenda (R-21-127 through R-21-138) by 6-0 vote, with 1 abstention.
• Approved Council appointments: Jack Young (Firefighter), Mihir Kansagra and Kunal (Ken) Deb (EMS) by 7-0 vote.
• Approved Resolution R-21-137 to enter closed session for pending litigation by 6-0 vote, with 1 abstention.
• Authorized settlement of Council fee claims in MRS-L-000150-21 by 6-0 vote, with 1 abstention.

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June minutes, and will hold public hearings on four variance applications. The board will also consider resolutions for two additional variances and discuss escrow matters.

• Public hearings for variances at 64 Upper Mountain Avenue (Culkin), 12 Woodside Drive (Keating), and 132 Richard Street (David)
• Resolution for 'C' variance at 4 Meadow Avenue (Symeonidis)
• Resolution for 'C' variance at 8 Oak Lane (DeVries)
• Approval of minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting
• Open to the public session

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests at its July 6, 2021 meeting. It approved a front-yard setback variance for a porch at 64 Upper Mountain Avenue, a fence height variance at 132 Richard Street, and a use variance to create an accessory apartment in a garage at 21 Woodside Drive. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and prior cases, and adjourned.

• Approved BOA #21-14: front-yard setback variance for a porch at 64 Upper Mountain Avenue (18.4 ft vs. required 40 ft).
• Approved BOA #21-16: fence height variance for a 6-ft front-yard fence at 132 Richard Street (max 4 ft).
• Approved BOA #21-10: use variance for an accessory apartment in a garage at 21 Woodside Drive.
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts.
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-11 (DeVries).
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-12 (Symeonidis).
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 regular meeting.

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on June 21, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution for an amended preliminary and final major subdivision application (PB# 2449) by Mine Hill Properties, and will also discuss two minor subdivision applications (PB# 2451 and PB# 2452). The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Resolution for PB# 2449: Mine Hill Properties, 31 Teabo Road & 17 Coburn Road, Block 11409 Lot 2, Block 11408 Lot 2, Amended Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision
• PB# 2451: Sedak, 327A & 327C Split Rock Road, Block 30901 Lot 2 & 3, Minor Subdivision/Lot Line Adjustment
• PB# 2452: Alfa Investments, LLC, 253 Mt. Hope Avenue, Block 10718 Block 4, Minor Subdivision & 'C' Variance
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2021
• Open to the public

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved two minor subdivision applications. The first, PB# 2451, a lot line adjustment on Split Rock Road, was approved unanimously. The second, PB# 2452, a subdivision at 253 Mt. Hope Avenue, was also approved unanimously with conditions including stormwater calculations and driveway grading.

• Approved PB# 2451 Sedak lot line adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved PB# 2452 Alfa Investments subdivision with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications (Symeonidis at 4 Meadow Avenue and DeVries at 8 Oak Lane) and consider resolutions for two other variance requests (Miller at 6 Cherokee Avenue and Ashdyl Properties at 95 Garrison Avenue). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Public hearing: Symeonidis, 4 Meadow Avenue, Block 10801 Lot 10, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing: DeVries, 8 Oak Lane, Block 40401 Lot 28, 'C' Variance
• Resolution: Miller, 6 Cherokee Avenue, Block 21002 Lot 73, 'C' Variance
• Resolution: Ashdyl Properties, 95 Garrison Avenue, Block 10904 Lot 4, 'C' Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests at its June 15, 2021 meeting. A fence height variance at 4 Meadow Avenue was granted, allowing a six-foot front yard fence where four feet is the maximum. A shoreline setback variance at 8 Oak Lane was also approved, permitting a 450 sq. ft. entertainment and storage building within 100 feet of a lake. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and prior cases BOA #21-07 and #21-11.

• Approved fence height variance at 4 Meadow Avenue (BOA #21-12) allowing a 6-foot front yard fence (unanimous)
• Approved shoreline setback variance at 8 Oak Lane (BOA #21-11) for a 450 sq. ft. non-living structure (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-07, Miller (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-11, Ashdyl Properties (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt an ordinance establishing a Title 39 enforcement plan for parking and traffic on Lennar's Coventry Park property, and to introduce an ordinance replacing rules for peddlers and mobile food vendors. The council will also accept the 2020 audit report, approve a corrective action plan, and consider numerous consent agenda items including liquor license renewals, budget insertions, and a performance guarantee reduction.

• Adopt O-21-24: Title 39 parking/traffic enforcement plan for Coventry Park at Rockaway (Block 22401 Lot 1.01), Green Pond Road
• Introduce O-21-25: Repeal/replace Chapter 5, Article V on peddlers, canvassers, solicitors, mobile food vendors
• Accept 2020 audit report and approve corrective action plan (R-21-100, R-21-101)
• Reduce performance guarantee for Pondview Estates from $17,431,200 to $7,299,480 (R-21-105)
• Approve change orders increasing Senior Center first floor renovation contract to $79,093 (R-21-107)

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-24, establishing a Title 39 enforcement plan for parking and traffic regulation on private property at Coventry Park (The Hills) on Green Pond Road. The council also approved the 2020 audit report and corrective action plan, introduced a new peddler and mobile food vendor ordinance, and approved numerous liquor license renewals and budget insertions.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-24 establishing Title 39 parking/traffic enforcement at Coventry Park (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-100 certifying the 2020 annual audit (9-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-101 corrective action plan for the 2020 audit (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-25 to replace peddler, canvasser, solicitor, and mobile food vendor regulations (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda with exceptions, including liquor license renewals and budget insertions (8-1)
• Approved R-21-92 tax lien redemption agreement with DNG Farms (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved R-21-106 NJDOT grant application for Queens Road improvements (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Removed Closed Session from the agenda (7-2)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities. They will also introduce an ordinance to regulate parking and traffic at a Lennar development, and discuss generator maintenance for fire companies and sewer assessments.

• O-21-23: Ordinance to amend land use code to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities
• O-21-24: Ordinance to establish Title 39 enforcement for parking and traffic at Coventry Park (Lennar property)
• R-21-91: Resolution authorizing public fireworks display for White Meadow Lake Property Owners Association
• Appointment of firefighter Edward Karran
• Discussion on generator maintenance for fire companies and Bowlbyville sewer assessment collection

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-23, amending the land use code to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities, with an 8-1 vote. The council also introduced a parking enforcement ordinance for the Coventry Park at Rockaway development and approved a consent agenda including a fireworks display permit. Several motions by Council Member Kelley to table or amend the cannabis ordinance failed for lack of a second.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-23 permitting medical and recreational cannabis facilities (8-1)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-24 for Title 39 parking enforcement at Coventry Park at Rockaway (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fireworks display for White Meadow Lake Property Owners Association (9-0)
• Appointed Edward Karran as Firefighter (9-0)
• Approved May 11, 2021 meeting minutes (8-1)
• Removed Item 12, Discussion Items, from the agenda (8-1)
• Motion to table O-21-23 for analysis failed (no second)
• Motion to add definition of 'unlawful' to ordinance failed (no second)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications (Miller at 6 Cherokee Avenue and Ashdyl Properties at 52-95 Garrison Avenue) and consider resolutions for four other variance requests (Grieves, Mora, Romanelli, Dannenfelser). The meeting also includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Public hearing: BOA #21-07 Miller, 6 Cherokee Avenue, Block 21002 Lot 73, 'C' Variance
• Public hearing: BOA #21-11 Ashdyl Properties, 52-95 Garrison Avenue, Block 10904 Lot 4, 'C' Variance
• Resolution: BOA #21-04 Grieves, 17 Hillside Road, Block 40702 Lot 6, 'C's' Variance
• Resolution: BOA #21-05 Mora, 36 Christopher Street, Block 10608 Lot 1, 'C' Variance
• Resolution: BOA #21-06 Romanelli, 93 Omaha Avenue, Block 22006 Lot 71, 'C' Variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. The first allowed Michelle Miller to stabilize slopes at 6 Cherokee Avenue, and the second allowed Ashdyl Properties to demolish and rebuild a home at 95 Garrison Avenue. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved several resolutions for professional services and prior applications.

• Approved BOA #21-07 variance for 6 Cherokee Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-11 variance for 95 Garrison Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-04 Grieves (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-08 Mora (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-06 Romanelli (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-04 Dannenfelser (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a preliminary and final site plan with variances for Cibao Meats at 92 Green Pond Road, and an amended preliminary and final major subdivision for Mine Hill Properties at 31 Teabo Road and 17 Coburn Road. The board will also consider a resolution for an amended preliminary and final major site plan for Morris Commons, LLC at 600 and 700 Commons Way, and may take action on an escrow resolution. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing: PB# 2430A - Cibao Meats, 92 Green Pond Road, Block 22103 Lot 16,29,30 - Preliminary & Final Site Plan & 'C' Variances
• Public hearing: PB# 2449 - Mine Hill Properties, 31 Teabo Road & 17 Coburn Road, Block 11409 Lot 2, Block 11408 Lot 2 - Amended Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision
• Resolution: PB# 2391A - Morris Commons, LLC, 600 & 700 Commons Way, Block 22401 Lot 3.06 & 3.07 - Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan
• Resolution: Escrow
• Consistency determination for Ordinance No. O-21-23

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved an amended preliminary and final major subdivision for Mine Hill Properties at 31 Teabo Road and 17 Coburn Road, reducing the number of residential lots from nine to eight due to NJDEP requirements. The board also continued the hearing for Cibao Meats' site plan application to June 21, 2021, after concerns about tree removal and fire truck access. Minutes from the April 19 meeting were approved unanimously, and resolutions for professional services and the Morris Commons subdivision were passed.

• Approved amended preliminary & final major subdivision for Mine Hill Properties (8 lots) (unanimous)
• Continued Cibao Meats site plan hearing to June 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PB# 2449 Morris Commons, LLC (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances up for adoption and introduction, including changes to police hiring and a new ordinance to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities. The council will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on tax lien redemptions, a food truck agreement, and a grant application. Public comment is available via email or remote participation.

• O-21-22: Amends police department hiring to allow entry-level officers under N.J.S.A. 11A:4-1.3
• O-21-23: Introduces ordinance to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities
• R-21-88: Agreement with White Meadow Lake POA & Country Club for Friday night food truck events (April 30, 2021 – April 29, 2022)
• R-21-89: Application for NJ DCA Local Recreation Improvement Grant for Park Lake improvements
• R-21-90: Resolution to name Peterson Field basketball courts after Michael G. Dachisen

The Rockaway Township Council adopted an ordinance allowing administration discretion to hire entry-level police officers without a Civil Service test (8-1), and introduced an ordinance to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities (9-0). The council also approved a consent agenda including a food truck agreement with White Meadow Lake POA and a grant application for Park Lake improvements, and named the Peterson Field basketball courts after Michael G. Dachisen.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-22 allowing administration to hire entry-level police officers without Civil Service test (8-1)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-23 to permit medical and recreational cannabis facilities (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including food truck agreement with White Meadow Lake POA and Park Lake grant application (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved naming Peterson Field basketball courts 'Michael G. Dachisen Basketball Courts' (9-0)
• Removed item #12 from agenda (8-1)
• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (8-1)
• Cancelled second meetings in June, July, and August (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider variance applications. The board will vote on resolutions for two variance requests (Grieves and Mora) and hold public hearings for two others (Romanelli and Dannenfelser). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Resolution BOA #21-04: Grieves, 17 Hillside Road, Block 40702 Lot 6, 'C' variance
• Resolution BOA #21-05: Mora, 36 Christopher Street, Block 10608 Lot 1, 'C' variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-06: Romanelli, 93 Omaha Avenue, Block 22006 Lot 71, 'C' variance
• Public hearing BOA #21-09: Dannenfelser, 52 Comanche Avenue, Block 21001 Lot 25, 'C' variance

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. BOA #21-06 granted a stream encroachment variance for a deck at 93 Omaha Avenue. BOA #21-09 granted front yard, side yard, and impervious coverage variances for a home addition at 52 Comanche Ave. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved BOA #21-06 variance for deck at 93 Omaha Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved BOA #21-09 variance for addition at 52 Comanche Ave (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, adopting one ordinance and introducing two others, including changes to police hiring and alcohol control. The consent agenda includes tax lien redemptions, a tax sale contract, and a bid threshold increase. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19.

• Adopt O-21-20 amending Chapter 14 Property Maintenance
• Introduce O-21-21 amending Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Introduce O-21-22 to allow discretion in hiring entry-level police officers
• Authorize contract with RealAuction.com for 2021 tax lien sales
• Increase bid threshold for township purchases

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-20 amending Chapter 14 (Property Maintenance) and introduced two ordinances: O-21-21 (Alcoholic Beverage Control) and O-21-22 (Police Department hiring discretion). The council also approved consent agenda items, including tax lien redemptions and a contract for tax lien sales, and moved the June 8 meeting to June 15.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-20 (Property Maintenance) (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-21 (Alcoholic Beverage Control) (9-0)
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-22 (Police hiring discretion) (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda items R-21-75 to R-21-79, R-21-82 (9-0)
• Approved R-21-80 (Qualified Purchasing Agent) (8-1)
• Approved R-21-81 (Increase bid threshold) (8-1)
• Appointed Rena Tolsma to EMS (9-0)
• Moved June 8, 2021 meeting to June 15, 2021 (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider resolutions and public hearings on variance applications for properties on Hillside Road, Anderson Avenue, and Christopher Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment periods. Most items are routine procedural matters, with the main substantive actions being the variance requests.

• Resolution BOA #21-04: Grieves, 17 Hillside Road, Block 40702 Lot 6, 'C's' Variance
• Resolution BOA #21-05: Wilks, 5 Anderson Avenue, Block 21004 Lot 17, Concept Plan & 'C' Variance
• Public Hearing BOA #21-08: Mora, 36 Christopher Street, Block 10608 Lot 1, 'C's' Variance
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BOA #21-08) for homeowners Juan Mateo Mora and Susan Villacis to install a 6-foot fence within the front yard setback at 36 Christopher Street. The approval was unanimous and included conditions such as removing a business sign, adjusting downspouts, and installing the fence as shown on the survey. The board also approved minutes from April 6, 2021, a resolution for professional services from escrow accounts, and a resolution for BOA #21-05 (Wilks).

• Approved fence variance for 36 Christopher Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-05, Wilks (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board is meeting to consider resolutions and public hearings, including a preliminary site plan for the RT School District at Birchwood and an amended preliminary and final major site plan for Morris Commons. Formal action may be taken on these items.

• Resolution for PB# 2450: RT School District (Birchwood), 1 Art Street, Block 10801 & 10802, Lots 26 & 25, Preliminary Site Plan Approval
• Public hearing for PB# 2391A: Morris Commons, LLC, 600 & 700 Commons Way, Block 22401, Lots 3.06 & 3.07, Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan
• Approval of minutes from March 15, 2021 meeting
• Escrow resolution

The Rockaway Township Planning Board unanimously approved an amended preliminary and final minor site plan for Morris Commons, LLC (PB# 2391A) at 600 & 700 Commons Way. The amendment removes seven individual trash enclosures in favor of two centralized disposal areas, increases parking from 714 to 721 spaces, reduces Building D's size, and adjusts unit counts (one-bedroom from 125 to 121, two-bedroom from 173 to 184, three-bedroom from 7 to 0), while keeping the 40 affordable housing units unchanged. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the March 15, 2021 meeting, a resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts, and a resolution for PB# 2450 RT School District (Birchwood).

• Approved amended preliminary & final minor site plan for Morris Commons (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 15, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PB# 2450 RT School District (Birchwood) (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 municipal budget, including an ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. They will also consider bond ordinances for capital improvements and water system upgrades, as well as introduce an ordinance amending property maintenance regulations. The meeting includes several resolutions on fees, refunds, and contracts.

• O-21-19: Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• O-21-17: Bond ordinance appropriating $3,052,500 for various improvements
• O-21-18: Bond ordinance appropriating $725,000 for water supply and distribution system
• R-21-72: Establish application and licensing fees for medical cannabis facilities
• R-21-73: Change orders reducing Peterson Field basketball and tennis courts project to $903,485

The Rockaway Township Council adopted the 2021 municipal budget and related resolutions, approved two bond ordinances for capital improvements, introduced a property maintenance ordinance, and appointed two new firefighters/EMS personnel. The budget and most items passed 7-1, with Council Member Kelley voting no.

• Adopted the 2021 municipal budget (R-21-63) 7-1
• Approved ordinance to exceed budget cap and establish a cap bank (O-21-63) 7-1
• Authorized $2,852,500 in bond ordinances for capital improvements and water supply upgrades (O-21-17, O-21-18) 7-1 and 8-0
• Approved $175,000 watershed assessment and study appropriation (O-21-16) 8-0
• Introduced property maintenance code update (O-21-20) 8-0
• Appointed Luis Irizarry and Daniel Umano as firefighters and EMS personnel 8-0
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, a DPW contract, and a cannabis fee schedule (R-21-64 through R-21-72) 7-1

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, public comment, and several variance applications. The board will consider resolutions for two variance requests and hold public hearings for two additional variance requests, including a concept plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions.

• BOA #21-02: Johnson, 75C Upper Hibernia Road, Block 50101 Lot 16, C Variance
• BOA #21-03: Connolly, 8 Wynding Way, Block 30701 Lot 17, C's Variance
• BOA #21-04: Grieves, 17 Hillside Road, Block 40702 Lot 6, C's Variance (public hearing)
• BOA #21-05: Wilks, 5 Anderson Avenue, Block 21004 Lot 17, Concept Plan & C Variance (public hearing)

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. The first allowed a shed at 1 Hillside Road, and the second allowed an in-ground pool at 5 Anderson Avenue with increased impervious coverage. Both approvals were subject to conditions, including compliance with representations and payment of taxes. The board also approved minutes, resolutions for professional services, and two prior resolutions.

• Approved BOA #21-04 (1 Hillside Road) for a shed in the front yard, with conditions including a 120 sq ft size limit.
• Approved BOA #21-05 (5 Anderson Avenue) for an in-ground pool, permitting impervious coverage up to 40%.
• Approved minutes of the March 16, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts.
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-02 (Johnson).
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-03 (Connolly).

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is meeting remotely to consider adopting 10 ordinances that amend the land use code, including creating several multifamily residential overlay districts and establishing mandatory affordable housing set-asides. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with resolutions on a farmer's market agreement, a shared services agreement for school police officers, and other administrative items. Public comment is open during the meeting.

• O-21-06 to O-21-15: 10 ordinances amending Chapter 54 (Land Use and Development), including new overlay districts (R-B MFO, B-2 MFO, RMFO-10, RMFO-12, RMFO-12A, RMFO-15, RMFO-15A) and affordable housing set-aside requirements
• R-21-58: Agreement with Kariba Farms, Inc. to operate a farmer's market from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
• R-21-61: Shared services agreement with Rockaway Township Board of Education for five Class III special law enforcement officers
• R-21-57: Resolution urging repeal of Senate Bill No. 3454 (P.L. 2021 C. 25)
• R-21-60: Disposal of obsolete fire department equipment, donated to Green Pond Volunteer Fire Department

The Rockaway Township Council adopted ten ordinances (O-21-06 through O-21-15) amending the Land Use and Development chapter of the municipal code. These changes address municipal housing liaison requirements, fair share housing, mandatory affordable housing set-asides, and create several new multifamily residential overlay districts. The council also approved a consent agenda and several individual resolutions, including a new agreement with Kariba Farms to operate a farmer's market.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-06 amending the Municipal Housing Liaison section of the Land Use code.
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-07 amending the Fair Share Housing Requirements section of the Land Use code.
• Adopted Ordinance O-21-08 establishing a Mandatory Affordable Housing Set-Aside section in the Land Use code.
• Adopted Ordinances O-21-09 through O-21-15 creating new multifamily residential overlay districts (R-B MFO, B-2 MFO, RMFO-10, RMFO-12, RMFO-12A, RMFO-15, RMFO-15A).
• Approved the Consent Agenda, which included resolutions on retail reopening, appointments, and a farmer's market agreement.
• Approved Resolution R-21-55 amending a retail reopening resolution to meet Executive Order 222 requirements.
• Approved Resolution R-21-56 appointing Erin Murray as the Municipal Housing Liaison.
• Approved Resolution R-21-58 authorizing an agreement with Kariba Farms, Inc. to operate a farmer's market from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including minor site plan approvals with variances and two public hearings for 'C' variances. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• BOA #21-01: Ziatyk, 10 Caruso Road, Block 11209 Lot 28, minor site plan with 'C' variance
• BOA #20-19: Volta, 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, Block 11001 Lot 3 & 11.04, minor site plan with variances
• BOA #21-02: Johnson, 75C Upper Hibernia Road, Block 50101 Lot 16, 'C' variance (public hearing)
• BOA #21-03: Connolly, 8 Wynding Way, Block 30701 Lot 17, 'C' variance (public hearing)

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance applications. BOA #21-02 granted a minor 'C' variance to the Johnson family for an inground pool, patio, and firepit at 75C Upper Hibernia Road. BOA #21-03 granted 'C' variances to Amanda Connolly for a 389 sq ft addition at 8 Wynding Way, with the condition that the garage not be used as a bedroom. The board also approved resolutions for professional services and prior applications.

• Approved BOA #21-02 (Johnson) for a minor 'C' variance for an inground pool, patio, and firepit at 75C Upper Hibernia Road.
• Approved BOA #21-03 (Connolly) for 'C' variances for a 389 sq ft addition at 8 Wynding Way, with the garage not to be used as a bedroom.
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts.
• Approved resolution for BOA #21-01 (Ziatyk).
• Approved resolution for BOA #20-19 (Volta Charging, LLC).
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021 regular meeting.

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board is meeting to consider several applications, including a minor subdivision and variance for a property on West Union Turnpike, a minor site plan and variance for P.F. Chang's on Mt. Hope Ave, and a preliminary site plan for the Birchwood school. The board will also review consistency determinations for several ordinances (O-21-06 through O-21-15) against the master plan. Public hearings will be held for the school district application.

• PB# 2445: Bhandari, 90 West Union Turnpike, Block 11501 Lot 7, Minor Subdivision & 'C' Variance
• PB# 2447: P.F. Chang's, 301 Mt. Hope Ave, Block 11001 Lot 1, Minor Site Plan & 'C' Variance
• PB# 2450: RT School District (Birchwood), 1 Art Street, Block 10801 & 10802 Lot 26 & 25, Preliminary Site Plan Approval
• Consistency determinations for ordinances O-21-06 through O-21-15
• Resolution on escrow

The Rockaway Township Planning Board approved a preliminary site plan for the Birchwood School to replace its existing sign with a new LED sign at the same location, with brightness limits and no illumination between 12am-6am. The board also unanimously approved resolutions for escrow payments, PB# 2445 Bhandari, and PB# 2447 P.F. Chang's, as well as a consistency determination for ordinances O-21-06 through O-21-15. Katey Platts was appointed to the Minor Subdivision committee.

• Approved preliminary site plan for Birchwood School LED sign replacement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PB# 2445 Bhandari (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for PB# 2447 P.F. Chang's (unanimous)
• Approved consistency determination for ordinances O-21-06 through O-21-15 (unanimous)
• Appointed Katey Platts to Minor Subdivision committee (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold its regular meeting on March 9, 2021, remotely due to COVID-19. The main items are introducing the 2021 municipal budget, including bond ordinances for capital improvements and water system upgrades, and introducing several ordinances that create or amend multifamily residential overlay districts, which affect where housing can be built. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as contracts, appointments, and a tax lien redemption.

• Introduce 2021 municipal budget (R-21-46) and cap bank ordinance (O-21-19)
• Bond ordinance O-21-17: $2,852,500 for various improvements
• Bond ordinance O-21-18: $725,000 for water supply system
• Ordinances O-21-07 through O-21-15: create or amend multifamily overlay districts (e.g., RMFO-10, RMFO-12, B-2 MFO)
• Contract with Princeton Hydro for $175,525 (R-21-48)

The Rockaway Township Council introduced the 2021 municipal budget and a cap bank ordinance, and introduced several land-use ordinances including affordable housing and multifamily overlay districts. The council also approved a bond ordinance for various improvements, amended to increase funding, and approved resolutions for tax title lien redemption, tax refunds, and professional services contracts. The meeting was held remotely via Webex.

• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 regular meeting (8-0-1).
• Withdrew Ordinance O-21-05 (typographical error correction) (9-0).
• Tabled Ordinance O-21-06 (municipal housing liaison) to March 23, 2021 (9-0).
• Introduced Ordinances O-21-07 through O-21-15 (land use, affordable housing, multifamily overlay districts) (9-0 each).
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-19 (cap bank) (8-1).
• Approved Resolution R-21-46 (2021 municipal budget) with amendment adding $200,000 for Peterson field improvements (8-1).
• Approved Resolution R-21-47 (self-examination of budget) (8-1).
• Introduced Ordinance O-21-16 (watershed assessment grant) (9-0).

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions, public hearings, and other business. The agenda includes a resolution for a variance at 67 Circle Drive, a one-year extension for a building permit at 44 Lake End Road, and a public hearing for a minor site plan with variances at 10 Caruso Road.

• BOA#20-21: Villareale, 67 Circle Drive, Block 20301 Lot 73, 'C' Variance
• BOA#19-03: Carlo & Rebecca Mattoni, 44 Lake End Road, one-year extension on Resolution #19-03 for building permit and certificate of occupancy
• BOA#21-01: Ziatyk, 10 Caruso Road, Block 11209 Lot 28, Minor Site Plan Approvals with 'C' Variances

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a minor site plan with 'C' variances for a home addition at 10 Caruso Road (BOA #21-01). The board also approved resolutions for two prior cases (BOA #20-21 Villareale and BOA #19-03 Mattoni) and accepted the resignation of board member Phyllis Hantman.

• Approved minor site plan with 'C' variances for 10 Caruso Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #20-21 Villareale (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #19-03 Mattoni (unanimous)
• Noted resignation of Phyllis Hantman from Board of Adjustment

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances up for adoption, including stormwater control amendments and salary ordinances for officials and employees. The council will also introduce ordinances to correct a typographical error in the multifamily residential overlay district and amend the municipal housing liaison section. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda with tax lien redemption and a water overpayment refund.

• Adopt O-21-02 amending Chapter 25 Stormwater Control
• Adopt O-21-03 and O-21-04 fixing salaries for officials and employees
• Introduce O-21-05 correcting typo in RMFO-12 Multifamily Residential Overlay District
• Introduce O-21-06 amending municipal housing liaison section
• Consent agenda: redeem tax lien on 28 Seminole Ave, refund water overpayment on 24 Old Middletown Rd

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-02, amending Chapter 25 (Stormwater Control) to comply with new state Department of Environmental Protection standards. The Council also approved a $50,000 increase to the 2021 budget for legal services. Both measures passed with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-02 amending Chapter 25 Stormwater Control (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 increase to 2021 legal services budget, account 0120-155-028 (6-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes from Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 11, and Feb 16 meetings (9-0)

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a minor subdivision and variance for a property at 90 West Union Turnpike, and a minor site plan and variance for P.F. Chang's at 301 Mt. Hope Ave. The board will also consider approving minutes from January 11, 2021, and may take formal action on an escrow resolution.

• PB# 2445 Bhandari: minor subdivision and 'C' variance, 90 West Union Turnpike, Block 11501 Lot 7
• PB# 2447 P.F. Chang's: minor site plan and 'C' variance, 301 Mt. Hope Ave, Block 11001 Lot 1
• Approval of minutes from January 11, 2021
• Resolution regarding escrow

The Rockaway Township Planning Board unanimously approved a minor subdivision with a 'C' variance for 90 West Union Turnpike (PB# 2445) and a minor site plan with a 'C' variance for P.F. Chang's at 301 Mt. Hope Ave (PB# 2447). The board also unanimously approved a resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minor subdivision & 'C' variance for Bhandari, 90 West Union Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved minor site plan & 'C' variance for P.F. Chang's, 301 Mt. Hope Ave (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment of professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a minor site plan with variances for a Volta Charging station at 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, and on two 'C' variance requests for properties on Lake Denmark Road and Circle Drive. The board will also consider resolutions for an escrow and two prior applications, and approve minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing: BOA#20-19 Volta Charging, 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, Block 11001 Lot 3 & 11.04, minor site plan with variances
• Public hearing: BOA#20-23 Villareale, 67 Circle Drive, Block 20301 Lot 73, 'C' variance
• Resolution: BOA#20-18 Mol, 4 Sunny Side Lane, Block 40308 Lot 22, additions
• Resolution: BOA#20-20 Henderson, 9 Lake Denmark Road, Block 30101 Lot 15, 'C' variance
• Resolution: Escrow

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment approved a minor site plan for Volta charging stations at 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, a variance for a deck and pool at 67 Circle Drive, and resolutions for professional services and prior cases. A one-year extension was requested for a prior resolution at 44 Lake End Road due to new ownership.

• Approved BOA #20-19 Volta charging stations minor site plan with variances
• Approved BOA #20-23 Villareale variance for deck and pool at 67 Circle Drive (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #20-18 Mol (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for BOA #20-20 Henderson (unanimous)
• Requested one-year extension for BOA #19-03 at 44 Lake End Road (new owners Mattoni)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a minor site plan for Volta Charging at 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, and on two variance requests (BOA#20-23 at 67 Circle Drive and BOA#20-20 at 9 Lake Denmark Road). The board will also consider resolutions for an escrow and for BOA#20-18 (4 Sunny Side Lane), and discuss old business item BOA#19-03 (44 Lake End Road).

• Public hearing: Volta Charging minor site plan with variances, 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road (Block 11001, Lots 3 & 11.04)
• Public hearing: 'C' variance for Villareale, 67 Circle Drive (Block 20301, Lot 73)
• Resolution: BOA#20-18 additions, 4 Sunny Side Lane (Block 40308, Lot 22)
• Resolution: 'C' variance for Henderson, 9 Lake Denmark Road (Block 30101, Lot 15)
• Old business: BOA#19-03, 44 Lake End Road (Carlo & Rebecca Mattoni)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a minor site plan for Volta Charging at 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road, and on two variance requests (a "C" variance for 9 Lake Denmark Road and 67 Circle Drive). The board will also consider resolutions for an escrow and two prior applications, and discuss a previously filed application for 44 Lake End Road.

• Public hearing: Volta Charging minor site plan with variances, 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road (Block 11001, Lots 3 & 11.04)
• Public hearing: "C" variance for 67 Circle Drive (Block 20301, Lot 73)
• Resolution: BOA#20-18, additions at 4 Sunny Side Lane (Block 40308, Lot 22)
• Resolution: BOA#20-20, "C" variance at 9 Lake Denmark Road (Block 30101, Lot 15)
• Discussion: BOA#19-03, 44 Lake End Road (Carlo & Rebecca Mattoni)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the proposed 2021 budget. The meeting is remote, with public participation via email, Webex, or phone. Formal action may be taken, but the agenda lists only discussion and public comment.

• Discussion of proposed 2021 budget
• Public comment via email, Webex, or phone
• Remote meeting due to COVID-19
• Next regular meeting scheduled for February 23, 2021

The Rockaway Township Council held a special budget meeting and approved the 2021 capital budget after making several amendments. The council reduced the Police Department capital budget to $0, cut the Municipal Building Bathroom Upgrades from $180,000 to $90,000, added $125,000 for Peterson Field Improvements, and redirected $60,000 from playground equipment to Park Lake work. The council also reopened and closed budget section 1 to discuss legal fees, and approved sections 21 and 22 of the budget.

• Approved 2021 Capital Budget with amendments (9-0)
• Reduced Police Department Capital Budget to $0 (9-0)
• Reduced Municipal Building Bathroom Upgrades from $180,000 to $90,000 (9-0)
• Added $125,000 for Peterson Field Improvements (6-3)
• Removed $60,000 for Playground Equipment, applied to Park Lake work (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Reopened budget section 1 to discuss legal fees (9-0)
• Closed budget section 1 (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved budget section 21 (8-1)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the proposed 2021 budget. The meeting is remote, with public comment accepted via email, Webex, or phone. Formal action may be taken. A subsequent budget meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2021.

• Discussion of proposed 2021 budget
• Public comment via email, Webex, or phone
• Remote meeting due to COVID-19
• Next budget meeting on February 16, 2021

The Rockaway Township Council held a special budget meeting and approved multiple sections of the proposed 2021 budget, with several amendments and discussions. Key actions included reducing the co-insurance/deductible line item from $45,000 to $30,000, increasing the youth program contribution for the Public Library to $5,307, and approving all budget sections from 3 through 20. The meeting was procedural and focused on budget approval, with no public comments.

• Approved section 3 of the budget (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Reduced line item 099 for Co-Insurance/Deductible from $45,000 to $30,000 (9-0)
• Approved section 4 of the budget (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved section 5 of the budget (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved section 6 of the budget (9-0)
• Approved sections 7-10 of the budget (9-0 each)
• Increased line item 001 for Youth Program for Public Library to $5,307 (9-0)
• Approved sections 11-20 of the budget (various votes, all carried)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council held a special budget meeting and approved sections 1 and 2 of the proposed 2021 budget, both by unanimous 9-0 votes. Several motions to alter specific budget items, including salary changes and overtime reductions, failed due to lack of a second or insufficient votes. The meeting was held remotely and included public comment.

• Approved section 1 of the 2021 budget (9-0)
• Approved section 2 of the 2021 budget (9-0)
• Rejected motion to reduce Engineering Overtime from $2,000 to $1,000 (4-5)
• Rejected motion to increase Mayor and Council salaries (5-3, 1 abstention)
• Rejected motion to reduce Board of Adjustment Overtime from $2,500 to $1,500 (2-7)
• Motions to decrease Mayor/Council salaries, remove Conferences line item, increase Clerk salary, increase Deputy Tax Assessor salary, and reduce Planning Board Overtime failed for lack of a second

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is meeting remotely to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a contract award for basketball and tennis court improvements at Peterson Field. They will also introduce ordinances on stormwater control and salary fixes for officials, and vote on a resolution condemning the January 6 Capitol unrest and requesting frontline worker status for school employees.

• R-21-36: Award contract to Halecan, Inc. for Peterson Field basketball and tennis court improvements, $957,485.00
• O-21-02: Ordinance amending Chapter 25 'Stormwater Control'
• O-21-03 and O-21-04: Ordinances fixing salaries for various officials and employees
• R-21-28: Resolution condemning January 6, 2021 civil unrest in Washington, D.C.
• R-21-40: Resolution requesting Governor Murphy to include school faculty/staff as frontline workers

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for variances and site plan approvals. The meeting includes public hearings regarding charging stations and residential property changes.

• Minor Site Plan Approvals with Variances for Volta Charging at 303 & 363 Mt. Hope Road
• Resolution BOA#20-18 for additions at 4 Sunny Side Lane
• Resolution BOA#20-20 for a 'C' Variance at 9 Lake Denmark Road
• Public Hearing BOA#20-23 for a 'C' Variance at 67 Circle Drive

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance amending the township's alcoholic beverage control rules. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement with Morris Council VI regarding collective bargaining agreements, and a resolution condemning the Jan. 6 siege in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be held remotely via Webex due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing and adoption of O-21-01, amending Chapter 6 'Alcoholic Beverage Control'
• R-21-34: Authorizing mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement with Morris Council VI (white collar, blue collar, supervisors, superintendents)
• R-21-28: Resolution condemning the Jan. 6 siege in Washington, D.C.
• Introduction of O-21-02, amending Chapter 25 'Stormwater Control'
• Consent agenda includes tax lien redemptions (16 New Row Road, 4308 Cleveland Lane, 292 W Dewey Ave.) and a contract with Davis Vision, Inc.

The Rockaway Township Council adopted Ordinance O-21-01, amending the alcoholic beverage control chapter to standardize sales hours to 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily, repealing the separate Sunday and New Year's Day restrictions. The council also approved Resolution R-21-34, authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of agreement with Morris Council VI regarding collective bargaining agreements for 2021. A resolution condemning the Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol was tabled after discussion. The council entered closed session for Morris County Council VI negotiations and returned to public session.

• Adopted Ordinance O-21-01 amending alcohol sales hours to 2 a.m.-7 a.m. daily (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution R-21-34 authorizing mayor to sign Morris Council VI MOA (9-0)
• Tabled Resolution R-21-28 condemning Jan. 6 Capitol siege
• Approved Jan. 5, 2021 reorganization meeting minutes (8-1)
• Entered closed session for Morris County Council VI negotiations (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Rockaway Township Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a resolution for an escrow and a variance application (BOA#20-17) for a shed at 41 Lake Shore Drive, and to hold public hearings on two variance requests: additions at 4 Sunny Side Lane (BOA#20-18) and a C variance at 9 Lake Denmark Road (BOA#20-20). The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Resolution BOA#20-17: Rozen, 41 Lake Shore Drive, Block 21601 Lot 27, C shed front yard variance
• Public hearing BOA#20-18: Mol, 4 Sunny Side Lane, Block 40308 Lot 22, additions
• Public hearing BOA#20-20: Henderson, 9 Lake Denmark Road, Block 30101 Lot 15, C variance
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2020

Board of Adjustment

This meeting is dedicated to the annual reorganization of the Board of Adjustment. The agenda consists of procedural items including the election of officers, adoption of by-laws, and appointment of board consultants.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
• Adoption of 2021 meeting schedule
• Appointment of Board attorney and planning consultant
• Appointment of engineering and traffic consultants
• Establishment of fee for advance meeting notification

Board of Adjustment

This is the Board of Adjustment's annual reorganization meeting, where members will elect officers, adopt by-laws and a year-end report, set the 2021 meeting schedule, and appoint the board attorney, planning consultant, and other consultants. The board will also designate the official newspaper and establish a fee for advance meeting notification. No substantive applications or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Second Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of by-laws
• Adoption of Year End Report
• Appointment of Board attorney and planning consultant
• Establishment of fee for advance meeting notification

Planning Board

This is the Planning Board's annual reorganization meeting. The board will elect its chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, adopt by-laws, set the 2021 meeting schedule, and appoint its attorney, consultants, and subcommittees. No substantive land-use decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary/Second Vice-Chairperson
• Adoption of by-laws
• Appointment of Board attorney, planning consultant, and recording secretary
• Appointment of engineering, traffic, and other consultants
• Establishment of fee for advance meeting notification

Planning Board

The Rockaway Township Planning Board is holding its regular meeting on January 11, 2021. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, public comment, resolutions (including escrow), committee reports, and public hearings. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from November 16, 2020
• Resolution regarding escrow
• Public hearings (no specific items listed)
• Committee reports (Minor Subdivision, Tenancy and Minor Site Plan)

The Rockaway Township Planning Board held its 2021 reorganization meeting and a regular meeting on January 11, 2021. The board unanimously approved the 2020 Housing Element & Fair Share Plan as an amendment to the Rockaway Master Plan, along with several routine resolutions and appointments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2020 Housing Element & Fair Share Plan as amendment to Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved payment for professional services from escrow accounts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Jack Elko as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Frank Barilla as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected David Washington as Secretary/Second Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved $65 fee for advance meeting notification (unanimous)
• Appointed Burgis Associates as Planning Consultant (unanimous)

Township Council

The Rockaway Township Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect officers, make appointments to boards and committees, and adopt routine resolutions for 2021. The meeting will be held remotely via Webex due to the pandemic. Key actions include appointing the auditor, planning board and zoning board members, and approving the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Nisivoccia & Company, LLP as auditor for 2021
• Appointment of Jack Quinn to Planning Board Class III
• Appointments to Zoning Board of Adjustment: Timothy Scherwa, Jason Smolinski, Adam Lusardi, Manuel Deus, Robin Garcia, Carol Lucus
• Resolution R-21-24 authorizing shared services agreement with Borough of Rockaway for Park Lake maintenance
• Ordinance O-21-01 to introduce amending Chapter 6 'Alcoholic Beverage Control'