Rockaway public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Township Council
The council adopted three ordinances on land use fees, building code updates, and recreation regulations. It approved several contracts, notably a $951,530 water main replacement and vehicle purchases totaling $384,500. The consent agenda added budget revenue for opioid settlement and other items, and Andrea Sollazo was appointed to the Citizen Recreation Committee.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-21 amending land‑use fee provisions (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-22 amending the state uniform construction code (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-23 amending regulations for amusement, fitness and indoor recreation (unanimous)
- Approved $951,530 contract to Reivax for Queens Road water main replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $299,592 contract to Nielsen for four Dodge 3500 pickup trucks (unanimous)
- Approved $84,908 contract to Nielsen for Dodge Ram cab/chassis (unanimous)
- Authorized insertion of revenue for the national opioid settlement in the 2023 budget (unanimous)
- Appointed Andrea Sollazo to the Citizen Recreation Committee (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a pool and permeable paver patio at 289 Perry Street subject to specific conditions. A payment for professional services was approved, and one variance application was carried forward.
- Approved payment for professional services escrow
- Deemed application for BOA #23-09 (289 Perry Street) complete
- Approved pool and patio variance for 289 Perry Street with conditions for updated coverage calculations, a key map, and additional plantings
- Carried forward BOA #23-04 (14 Longview Drive) to October 3, 2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved a proposal for Polyfil Inc. to construct a 25,480 square foot addition and renovate existing space at 74 Green Pond Rd. The approval includes several conditions regarding lighting, signage, and landscaping. The Board also approved resolutions for Sephora and Sharo.
- Approved Polyfil Inc. expansion at 74 Green Pond Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Sephora minor site plan at 343 Mt. Hope Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Sharo minor subdivision at 57 Miani Trail (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution for Payment for Professional Services from Escrow Accounts (unanimous)
- Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)