South Orange Village public meetings in 2021

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting on December 31, 2021. The only substantive item is a resolution to adopt an updated Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual/Employee Handbook. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Resolution 2021-350 adopting updated Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual/Employee Handbook

General

The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving liaison reports, and planning for 2022. New business includes nominating a Villager of the Month, creating a promotional video, and setting meeting dates and goals. The committee will also discuss returning to in-person meetings and a potential budget.

• January Villager of the Month nomination
• Creation of a sizzle reel
• CRC membership drive for January
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings
• 2022 meeting dates and times

General

The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular virtual meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes from October and November meetings, and public comments. The main substantive items are updates on old business: the Baird, the Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road, plus subcommittee updates on the Master Plan Element and the website.

• Approval of minutes from October 21 and November 18, 2021 meetings
• Update on Baird
• Update on Library
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Master Plan Element Update

General

The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on environmental policies and projects. Key items include a leaf blower ordinance to be presented to the Board of Trustees in January, and progress on riparian and tree ordinances. The commission will also hear public comments and updates from various committees.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance to be presented to BOT on January 10, 2022
• Shade Tree Committee to Commission Ordinance – BOT first reading date TBD
• Riparian Protection Ordinance – in progress
• Tree Ordinance – in progress
• Newly appointed Commission Alternates: Olivia Lewis-Chang and Walter Clarke

General

The Finance and Capital Projects Committee will hold a regular virtual meeting to discuss new business including the Parking Authority and environmental initiatives funding, followed by department updates and reviews of the FY'21 operating and capital budgets and the budget calendar. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Parking Authority discussion
• Environmental initiatives/sustainability funding discussion
• FY'21 operating budget review
• FY'21 capital budget review
• Budget calendar discussion

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a virtual public works and utilities meeting. Department heads will report on operations and present capital and operational budget requests for the upcoming year. The board will also discuss changing the meeting time.

• Public Works report and capital/operational requests
• Water Utility report and capital/operational requests
• Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer) report
• Engineer report and capital/operational requests
• Discussion on changing meeting time

General

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special meeting to hear a single application: Case #287/6 South Orange LLC proposes converting the existing three-story commercial building at 6-8 South Orange Avenue into a mixed-use building with retail on the first floor and two stories of residential. The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval and C variance relief. The meeting is virtual via Webex.

• Case #287/6 South Orange LLC, Block 1908 Lot 5, 6-8 South Orange Avenue
• Preliminary & Final Site Plan and C Variance Relief
• Conversion of three-story commercial building to mixed-use with retail and residential

General

The Planning & Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting to receive reports from code enforcement, the deputy administrator, and the South Orange Downtown director. Under old business, they will discuss updates on the parking ordinance, the cannabis task force, the master plan, an NPP application on Irvington Avenue, and accessory dwelling units. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Update on Parking Ordinance
• Cannabis Task Force discussion
• Master Plan update
• NPP Application - Irvington Avenue
• Accessory Dwelling Units discussion

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key actions include a second reading of a $500,000 bond ordinance for water utility improvements, a first reading of an ordinance to exempt new businesses in the Central Business District from certain parking requirements, and a second reading of an anti-nepotism policy. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions, and hear a presentation from Congressman Donald Payne Jr. on federal infrastructure legislation.

• Second reading of bond ordinance 2021-22: $500,000 for water utility improvements
• First reading of ordinance 2021-25: parking requirement exemptions for new businesses in Central Business District
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-24: adopting an anti-nepotism policy
• Consent agenda includes $4,771,398.67 in bills and contracts for legal services, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Promotion of David Klugel to Deputy Fire Chief

General

The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates from the Community College and Justice (CC&J), Police Department, and Board of Trustees, as well as priorities and youth member recruitment. The agenda includes public comments and an executive session. This is a routine meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• CC&J update and introductions
• Police Department update
• Board of Trustees update
• Priorities discussion
• Youth member recruitment update

General

The Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss 2022 capital and operating budget requests from all departments, along with updates on first responder radios. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and an executive session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• 2022 Capital and Operating Budget Requests – all departments
• First responder radio updates
• Approval of minutes from October 14 and November 4, 2021
• Executive session

Board of Trustees

This is the agenda for the South Orange Village Board of Trustees' Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee meeting on December 8, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, public comments, and old/new business, with no specific action items, proposals, or discussions listed. It appears to be a routine meeting with no substantive items on the published agenda.

• No specific items listed beyond standard procedural order

Planning Board

The South Orange Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several site plan applications, including a 60-unit inclusionary development on Irvington Avenue, and to discuss and potentially adopt the final Master Plan. The board will also vote on resolutions and hear public testimony on the applications.

• Case #283: Preliminary & final site plan for 60-unit inclusionary development at 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue, with ground-floor retail
• Case #286: 1-story addition for seating at 10 Sloan Street (Miti Miti South Orange LLC)
• Case #287: Conversion of 6-8 South Orange Avenue to mixed-use with retail and residential
• Resolution establishing 2022 meeting dates
• Final Master Plan discussion and board decision on adoption

General

The South Orange Village Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) is meeting to review the FY2022 budget timeline, including upcoming deadlines for capital requests, department budget reviews, and presentations to the Board of Trustees. They will also discuss the status of the 2021 budget versus actuals, with 4Q projections, and address specific concerns such as capital expenses, shared services, COVID-related costs, a $500,000 bond issue for the Water Utility, and hiring a part-time NPP Coordinator. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Review of FY2022 budget timeline: November capital requests, December department reviews, January draft capital budget presentation
• Community organization funding requests from SOPAC, South Orange Downtown (SOVCA), YouthNet, Environmental Commission, CCR
• Discussion of $500,000 bond issue for Water Utility
• Discussion of hiring part-time NPP Coordinator in Administration
• Status of 2021 budget vs actual with 4Q projections

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular committee meeting to discuss old business, including properties at 10 Sloan Street (Miti Miti) and 6-8 South Orange Avenue. The meeting also includes public comments and setting the next meeting date.

• 10 Sloan Street (Miti Miti) discussion
• 6-8 South Orange Avenue discussion
• Public comments period

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $41,695.65 contract for police station furniture, a resolution appointing a humane law enforcement officer, and a $10.99 million bills payment. The board will also consider appointments to the library board and environmental commission, and receive reports from various departments. Public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution 2021-304: Award contract to Exemplis Corp for police station furniture, not to exceed $41,695.65
• Resolution 2021-308: Authorize payment of bills totaling $10,991,979.09
• Resolution 2021-303: Appoint Sgt. John Niedzinski as Humane Law Enforcement Officer
• Resolution 2021-307: Authorize agreement with Jayme Ganey for South Orange Care & Community Justice Project
• Appointments to Public Library Board (Andrew Ha, Emily Brown) and Environmental Commission (Walter Clarke)

General

The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee will hold a regular virtual meeting to discuss budget transfers, hear from the Parking Authority, and receive updates from the finance, tax, and water departments. They will also review the FY'21 operating and capital budgets and set the FY'22 budget calendar. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget transfers discussion
• Parking Authority presentation by Mark Hartwyk and Marc Bromfield
• FY'21 Operating Budget review
• FY'21 Capital Budget review
• FY'22 Budget Calendar and department presentations

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting. They will swear in a newly appointed alternate member, adopt a resolution setting 2022 meeting dates, and receive updates on the Baird and Library projects and 167 North Ridgewood Road. Public comments will be heard.

• Swearing-in of Julie McCourt as Alternate Member
• Resolution establishing 2022 meeting dates
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Baird and Library project updates

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the leaf blower ordinance, zero waste strategic planning, and various park conservancy projects. The agenda includes public comments and reports from committees, with no major decisions scheduled.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance FAQ and public forum being finalized
• Zero Waste strategic planning update after Maplewood approved resolution
• Founders Park Conservancy 50th Anniversary celebration report
• Meadowland Park Conservancy 1st Anniversary celebration report
• Storm drains follow-up on presentation and software

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to discuss strategic partnerships and citizen engagement. The agenda includes updates on cannabis next steps, a digital kiosk, a community board, a demographics survey, and a communication plan, as well as new business on Italian Cultural Center discussions and an NPP Grant. No formal votes or ordinances are listed.

• Cannabis Next Steps discussion
• Digital Kiosk Update
• Community Board Status/Next Steps
• Demographics Survey
• Italian Cultural Center discussions and NPP Grant

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances for first reading, including a $500,000 bond for water utility improvements, a parking change on Valley Street, and an anti-nepotism policy. The board will also vote on consent agenda resolutions, including a professional services contract and bill payments totaling over $3.1 million. The meeting includes an executive session for a water utility matter and public comment.

• Ordinance 2021-22: $500,000 bond for water utility improvements
• Ordinance 2021-23: Prohibited parking and loading zone changes on Valley Street
• Ordinance 2021-24: Adopting an anti-nepotism policy
• Resolution 2021-297: Professional services contract to Alexander Elias Architecture for 133 Fairview Avenue
• Resolution 2021-302: Payment of bills totaling $3,181,520.50

General

The Health & Public Safety Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss reports and new items across health, OEM, rescue, fire, police, and traffic safety. Key topics include Hurricane Ida impact and recovery, a digital video system for police, and automatic aid with Maplewood. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

• Discussion of Maplewood automatic aid, radio coordination, and joint training
• Police digital video system update
• Hurricane Ida impact and recovery review
• Follow-up on annual traffic safety report and Essex County road repair/safety upgrade process
• Mobility Action Committee update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to hear one application: a request to construct a 2-story rear addition at 212 Edgewood Terrace. The board will also swear in a new alternate member and approve minutes from the September 14, 2021 meeting.

• Case #1046: 2-story rear addition at 212 Edgewood Terrace (Block 2503 Lot 6)
• Swearing in of Clifford Pomerantz as Alternate Member
• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 regular meeting

Planning Board

The South Orange Planning Board will consider several site plan applications, including a proposed 4-story self-storage facility and a 60-unit inclusionary housing development on Irvington Avenue. The board will also hear requests for a restaurant addition and a mixed-use conversion, and discuss a Master Plan update.

• Case #285: 4-story self-storage facility (131,832 SF) at 1 Lackawanna Pl. and nearby properties
• Case #283: 60-unit inclusionary development at 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue with ground-floor retail
• Case #286: 1-story addition for seating at 10 Sloan Street (Miti Miti)
• Case #287: Conversion of 6-8 South Orange Avenue to mixed-use with retail and residential
• Master Plan Update discussion

General

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a regular committee meeting, with the main item being a presentation on the South Orange Master Plan by Topology. The board will also set its next meeting date and handle routine procedural matters. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• South Orange Master Plan presentation by Topology
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021 at 7pm

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with votes on a $500,000 bond ordinance for water utility improvements and a second-reading ordinance creating a Community Care and Justice Social Worker position. The board will also consider a consent agenda including resolutions for hiring part-time staff, supporting a zero waste initiative, and accepting the 2020 audit report. The meeting includes public comment periods and several announcements about community programs and events.

• Bond ordinance 2021-22: $500,000 for water utility improvements
• Ordinance 2021-21: creating Community Care and Justice Social Worker position
• Resolution 2021-291: support for zero waste community and joint bid with Maplewood
• Resolution 2021-295: payment of bills totaling $6,938,303.94
• Resolution 2021-294: renewal of liquor license for Eden Café & Dining LLC

General

The South Orange Village Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. They will approve the minutes from the September 23 meeting, discuss volunteer applications, and receive updates on the Baird, Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road projects. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Discussion of volunteer applications
• Update on Baird project
• Update on Library project
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Approval of September 23, 2021 minutes

General

The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and new stormwater projects. The agenda includes lessons from Hurricane Ida, green infrastructure, a potential stormwater utility, and related policy. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of stormwater lessons from Hurricane Ida
• Green infrastructure initiatives
• Potential stormwater utility
• Stormwater policy considerations
• Reports from Public Works, Water Utility, Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer), Recycling/Solid Waste, and Engineer

General

The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the 2020 audit, a water capital request, and updates from the finance, tax, and water departments. They will also review the FY'21 operating and capital budgets. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no final votes scheduled.

• 2020 Audit review
• Water Capital Request
• FY'21 Operation Budget review
• FY'21 Capital Budget review
• Department updates from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor/QPA

General

The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to hear a presentation on lead in South Orange, discuss policy updates including a leaf blower ordinance, and review updates on current projects like tree planting and recycling. The agenda also includes public comments and new business items such as concerns about artificial turf and undergrounding PSE&G lines.

• Presentation and Q&A on lead in South Orange by Alexander 'Lex' van Geen of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
• Leaf Blower Ordinance - FAQ and public forum being finalized and scheduled
• Approval of outgoing releases including media press release on trees and Village Blast on reusable take-out container survey
• Letter of support for organic field treatment program at Cameron Field in Meadowland Park
• Work days scheduled for Sundays, including collaboration with Ethical Culture Society at Meadowland Park

General

The South Orange Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine reports, approval of checks and minutes, and public comment. In open session, the board will receive updates on outdoor dining, the Riverside lot, and jitneys. The meeting will also include a closed session to adopt the previous closed minutes.

• Resolution approving checks
• Resolution adopting open minutes for September 21, 2021
• Updates on outdoor dining, Riverside lot, and jitneys
• Resolution adopting closed minutes for September 21, 2021

General

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special meeting to continue its review of a proposal by Storage Platform, LLC for a 4-story self-storage facility at multiple properties on Lackawanna Place and Valley Street. The board will consider the preliminary and final site plan for the approximately 131,832-square-foot building, which includes community amenities on the ground floor. This is a continuation from the October 4th regular meeting.

• Case #285/Storage Platform, LLC: 4-story self-storage facility, approx. 131,832 SF, with ground-floor community amenities
• Properties: 1 Lackawanna Pl., 15 Lackawanna Pl., 311 Valley St., 313 Valley St., 315-317 Valley St., 265 Valley St.
• Preliminary and Final Site Plan review
• Continuation from October 4th regular meeting

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees' Community Relations Committee is meeting virtually to discuss upcoming community events, including a cannabis town hall and a special planning board presentation on the Master Plan. The agenda includes reports, new business, and old business items such as a debrief on Newcomers Day and potential date changes. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions listed.

• Cannabis Town Hall scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2021
• Special Planning Board: Master Plan Presentation on Tuesday, October 26
• Discussion of Newcomers Day debrief and tentative date of Saturday, October 1, 2022
• Introduction of original founder Lois Larkey and 25th anniversary of the committee
• Villager of the Month recognition for William Hahn

General

The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative (CPC) is holding a regular meeting to receive updates from its trustee liaison, police department, and subcommittees, and to discuss community engagement, use of force, surveillance cameras, and an ad hoc ordinance committee. New business includes reviewing the CPC meeting order, liaison roles, data discussion, community ambassadors, and police management reports. The meeting is open to public comments and will include an executive session.

• Use of force update
• Surveillance camera update
• Ad hoc ordinance committee update
• Community ambassadors discussion
• Police management report and deployment

General

The South Orange Village Health & Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting to review reports from health, OEM, rescue, fire, police, and traffic safety divisions. Key discussion items include Hurricane Ida impact and recovery, a police digital video system, and traffic safety improvements. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session.

• Ida impact and recovery updates for OEM and traffic safety
• Police digital video system discussion
• Maplewood automatic aid, radio coordination, and joint training for fire
• Follow-up on annual traffic safety report and Essex County road repair/safety upgrade process
• Mobility Action Committee update

Board of Trustees

This is the agenda for the South Orange Village Board of Trustees regular committee meeting on October 13, 2021. The agenda lists only the order of business and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include a $5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements related to Hurricane Ida damage, an ordinance waiving construction and tree removal fees for Ida-related damage, and an ordinance creating a Community Care and Justice Social Worker position. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with resolutions including a $100,000 allocation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a contract for camera cabling at SOPAC.

• Ordinance 2021-19: $5,000,000 bond for Hurricane Ida capital improvements, issuing $4,750,000 in bonds
• Ordinance 2021-20: Waives construction and tree removal fees for Tropical Storm Ida damage with 30-day notice and application by Dec 31, 2021
• Ordinance 2021-21: Creates Community Care and Justice Social Worker position
• Resolution 2021-285: Allocates $100,000 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for Wealth Gap Equalizer Loan Program
• Resolution 2021-278: Accepts SHI proposal for SOPAC camera cabling, not to exceed $9,350.39

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular committee meeting to review several design proposals, including a storage concept, properties at 270 Irvington Avenue, 10 Sloan Street, and 6-8 South Orange Avenue, an awning at 4 Village Plaza, and a project at 136 South Orange Avenue. The board will also take public comments before adjourning.

• Storage concept review
• 270 Irvington Avenue proposal
• 10 Sloan Street proposal
• 6-8 South Orange Avenue proposal
• 4 Village Plaza awning

General

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special meeting to hear a preliminary and final site plan application for a 4-story self-storage facility at multiple properties on Lackawanna Place and Valley Street. The applicant, Storage Platform, LLC, proposes a facility of approximately 131,832 square feet with community amenities on the ground floor. The board will also set the next meeting date and handle routine procedural items.

• Case #285/Storage Platform, LLC: Preliminary and Final Site Plan for a 4-story self-storage facility (approx. 131,832 SF) at 1 Lackawanna Pl., 15 Lackawanna Pl., 311 Valley St., 313 Valley St., 315-317 Valley St., and 265 Valley St.
• Community amenities proposed on the ground floor of the facility.
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several financial and administrative items. Key actions include authorizing a $700,000 bond for water infrastructure, approving a $73,650.95 change order for roof repairs, and purchasing two hybrid police vehicles for up to $65,000. The board will also hear a concept plan from Storage Platform, LLC, and a library presentation, and will discuss changing leaf collection methods.

• Resolution 2021-271: $700,000 bond for water infrastructure via NJ Infrastructure Bank
• Resolution 2021-267: $73,650.95 change order for roof work by Frankoski Construction
• Resolution 2021-273: Purchase of two 2021 hybrid Ford Escapes for police, up to $65,000
• Resolution 2021-274: Lease of four 2022 Ford F-350s for Public Works, up to $4,000/month
• Presentation: Storage Platform, LLC concept plan; Library presentation

General

The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is meeting virtually to review a non-binding advisory application for a four-story self-storage facility at 265, 311, 313, 315 & 317 Valley Street and 1 & 15 Lackawanna Place. The commission will also review volunteer applications, receive updates on Baird, the Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road, and discuss subcommittee items. Public comments will be taken.

• Non-binding advisory application Case #2021-02 by Storage Platform, LLC to raze property and build 4-story self-storage with community amenities
• Review of volunteer applications
• Updates on Baird, Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Subcommittee updates on Master Plan Element and Website

General

The Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting to discuss new business including a water study and overtime for police and fire departments, as well as old business such as department updates and the FY'21 operating and capital budgets. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Water study discussion
• Police and Fire Departments overtime
• FY'21 Operation Budget review
• FY'21 Capital Budget review
• Department updates from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor

General

The South Orange Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine reports, approval of checks and minutes, public comment, and updates on operations such as the jitney, senior bus, outdoor dining parking, and construction projects. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Resolution approving checks
• Resolution adopting open minutes for August 17, 2021
• Operational updates on jitney, senior bus, outdoor dining parking, construction projects
• Closed session for personnel

General

The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several ongoing projects. They will hear reports from code enforcement, the deputy administrator, and the South Orange Downtown organization. New business includes a redevelopment update, while old business covers the cannabis task force, the master plan, an NPP application for Irvington Avenue, and accessory dwelling units.

• Redevelopment update
• Cannabis task force discussion
• Master plan discussion
• NPP application for Irvington Avenue
• Accessory dwelling units discussion

General

The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on two resolutions: one urging action on climate polluters and another for fossil fuel divestment from the pension fund. They will also review updates on post-Ida recovery, tree planting, and zero waste initiatives.

• Resolution for EC consideration: Pay Up Climate Polluters - LET’S VOTE!
• Resolution for EC consideration: Fossil Fuel Divestment from Pension Fund - LET’S VOTE!
• Leaf Blower Ordinance update
• Shade Tree Commission Ordinance update
• Bottle Bill Proposal to contact NJ General Assembly

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider an application for completeness for a proposed 2-story rear addition at 212 Edgewood Terrace, and to approve minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting. A new member will be sworn in. The meeting is virtual via Webex.

• Case #1046: Michael Rocks and Stephen McGee, Block 2503 Lot 6, 212 Edgewood Terrace – 2-story rear addition
• Swearing in of Justin Balik as Regular Member
• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2021 regular meeting

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions, including a $5 million bond ordinance for Hurricane Ida capital improvements and a tax exemption for a storage project on Valley Street. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, hiring, and purchases, and will discuss reports on Hurricane Ida response and other village matters.

• Ordinance 2021-19: $5,000,000 bond for Hurricane Ida capital improvements, issuing $4,750,000 in bonds
• Ordinance 2021-18: Tax exemption for Valley Street South Orange Urban Renewal LLC storage project
• Ordinance 2021-20: Waive construction and tree removal fees for Ida damage if notice within 30 days
• Resolution 2021-243: $422,540 for Crest Drive tank replacement engineering
• Resolution 2021-244: $320,396 for two dump trucks with plows

General

The South Orange Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with several site plan applications, including a 60-unit inclusionary housing development at 270-299 Irvington Avenue, a 26-unit apartment complex on Third Street, and a 4-story self-storage facility. The board will also vote on resolutions for an indoor playground, facade revisions, and other projects, and discuss a Master Plan update.

• Case #283: 60-unit inclusionary development at 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue with ground-floor retail
• Case #284: 26-unit multi-family complex at 41-45 Third Street
• Case #285: 4-story self-storage facility (~131,832 SF) at Lackawanna Place and Valley Street
• Case #277: Indoor playground at 468 Valley Street
• Case #274A: Facade revisions for Vose Ave. Apts. at 57-65 South Orange Avenue

General

The Health & Public Safety Committee is holding a regular meeting to review reports and discuss follow-up items across health, rescue, fire, police, and emergency management. Key topics include the impact and recovery from Hurricane Ida, updates on the Care & Community Justice initiative, and new items such as a digital video system for police and traffic safety improvements. The meeting is open to public comments and includes an executive session.

• Ida Impact & Recovery across all departments
• Care & Community Justice Update
• Maplewood Automatic Aid, Radio Coordination, and Joint Training (Fire)
• Digital Video System (Police)
• Annual Traffic Safety Report & Essex County Road Repair/Safety Upgrade Process

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing community engagement and strategic partnership initiatives. The agenda includes updates on cannabis policy, digital kiosks, a community board, a demographics survey, and public art projects, as well as partnerships with Seton Hall University and South Orange Downtown. New business includes planning for Newcomers Day and discussing the reestablishment of an Arts Committee. The meeting is largely a discussion and update session rather than a decision-making one.

• Cannabis policy update
• Digital kiosk update
• Demographics survey
• Public art projects with SOVCA and Cultural Affairs
• Partnerships with Seton Hall University and South Orange Downtown

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss the budget process for fiscal year 2022, including the timeline and the role of the Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). They will also review the status of the 2021 budget, including third-quarter operational and capital budgets and fourth-quarter projections. Specific concerns such as retirement costs, lease vs. purchase decisions, and state funding related to COVID are on the agenda.

• Overview of FY2022 budget timeline
• Role of CBAC in budget preparation
• Status of 2021 budget vs actual, including 3rd quarter updates and 4th quarter projections
• Discussion on retirement costs, lease vs. purchase, and state funding (COVID)
• Agreement between SOV and Enterprise Lease Management

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing up to $122,660 for engineering services to survey and design miscellaneous improvements and confirm an existing water main asset, and another granting a tax exemption and executing a PILOT agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC, Jespy House Inc, and Penwal Affordable Housing Corporation. The meeting includes public comment and a roll call vote on the resolutions.

• Resolution 2021-235: Authorizes HDR, Inc. proposal and task order for engineering services up to $122,660 for water main asset survey and design
• Resolution 2021-236: Grants tax exemption and PILOT agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC, Jespy House Inc, and Penwal Affordable Housing Corporation
• Public comment period open

General

The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet virtually to discuss routine reports and updates. Topics include public works projects, water utility operations, recycling plans for 2022, and capital projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of New Waterlands Bike Path and Bridge grant project
• Update on Grove Road project
• Capital projects: Baird Community Center and Connett Building
• County project on Irvington Ave.
• Discussion of Leaf Blower Ordinance

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to consider two resolutions on the consent agenda. The board will vote on approving a transfer and development agreement for an affordable housing project at 41-45 West Third Street and on rejecting all bids for building a recycling shed. Public comment will be heard before adjournment.

• Resolution 2021-233: Approve transfer and development agreement for affordable housing at 41-45 West Third Street
• Resolution 2021-234: Reject all bids for building a recycling shed

General

The Community Police Collaborative regular committee meeting will hear updates from the police department on body cameras and surveillance cameras, as well as reports on community engagement and National Night Out. The committee will also discuss its structure, including adding a youth member and sub-committees, and meeting logistics. This is a working session with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Police department update on body cameras and surveillance cameras
• Discussion on committee structure, including youth member and sub-committee focus
• Community engagement update, including National Night Out
• Trustee liaison report update
• Next meeting set for September 9, 2021, virtual Webex

General

The South Orange Village Health & Public Safety Committee is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from health, OEM, rescue, fire, and police departments. Specific discussion items include a digital video system for police, Maplewood automatic aid and radio coordination, and a follow-up on the annual traffic safety report and road repair/safety upgrade process.

• Police Digital Video System discussion
• Maplewood Automatic Aid, Radio Coordination, and Joint Training
• Follow up: Annual Traffic Safety Report & Essex County
• Road Repair/Safety Upgrade Process
• Community Care & Justice Update

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses within the village, except as provided, while expressing intent to develop local regulations. The board will also consider a consent agenda with several resolutions, including hiring part-time employees, purchasing two hybrid Ford Escapes for $63,274.19, and approving a $199,814.00 contract for automated metering infrastructure. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a recycling contract under attorney-client privilege.

• Ordinance 2021-17 to prohibit cannabis businesses (public hearing and vote)
• Resolution 2021-226: purchase of two 2021 hybrid Ford Escapes for $63,274.19
• Resolution 2021-228: HDR Inc. contract for automated metering infrastructure up to $199,814.00
• Resolution 2021-230: change order #9 for Baird Community Center renovations, net increase of $189,970.49
• Resolution 2021-231: authorize negotiations for parking spaces for affordable housing at 41-45 West Third Street

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 6, 2021, and consider a resolution for a C-variance at 16 Hart Drive North. The applicant proposes adding an interior elevator and a garage space for an accessible vehicle. The meeting is virtual via Webex.

• Case #1045: C-variance for elevator and accessible garage at 16 Hart Drive North (Block 1803 Lot 3)
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2021 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to hear several site plan applications, including an amended final site plan for the Vose Ave apartments and a preliminary/final site plan for a 60-unit inclusionary development on Irvington Avenue. One application has been withdrawn, and another has been carried to September. The board will also discuss a Master Plan update and a report from the Planning & Economic Development Committee.

• Case #274A: Amended final site plan for Vose Ave Apts (57-65 South Orange Ave) to raise building stepback to 4th story
• Case #283: 60-unit inclusionary development at 270 and 299 Irvington Ave (carried to September 8)
• Case #268A: Withdrawn application for fence and planting changes at 109 & 115 W. South Orange Ave
• Case #284: 26-unit apartment complex at 41-45 Third Street
• Master Plan Update discussion

General

The Seton Village Irvington Avenue Corridor Committee is meeting virtually to discuss old and new business, including a rescheduled spring cleanup, business recruitment, and a mural replacement. They will also consider a Neighborhood Preservation Grant and receive liaison reports on development and streetscape projects.

• Clean Up, Green Up rescheduled to late August
• Recruitment of businesses report
• Displaying art in vacant storefronts next steps
• Neighborhood Preservation (NPP) Grant volunteer recruitment
• Seton Village Mural Replacement discussion

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting with several votes, including a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit cannabis businesses and a second reading of water service line regulations. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including grants, contracts, and change orders, and will hear a presentation on a potential fire department merger with Maplewood.

• Ordinance 2021-17: first reading to prohibit cannabis businesses in the village
• Ordinance 2021-16: second reading on water lateral removal and master meters
• Resolution 2021-211: $125,000 grant for Seton Village Neighborhood Preservation Program
• Resolution 2021-217: $89,861 for police body worn cameras
• Resolution 2021-222: $7,245,125.47 in bills for payment

General

The Finance and Capital Projects Committee will hold a regular virtual meeting to discuss a property revaluation, an enterprise proposal, and updates from several departments. They will also review the FY'21 operating and capital budgets. The meeting is largely a discussion and update session, with no final votes scheduled.

• Discussion of property revaluation
• Enterprise proposal review
• Department updates from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor/QPA
• FY'21 Operating Budget review
• FY'21 Capital Budget review

General

The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee will discuss routine reports and several ongoing projects, including water utility improvements, grant-funded projects, and capital projects. New business includes a leaf blower ordinance, pedestrian safety, and the Shade Tree Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being updates or discussions rather than final decisions.

• Water utility: seeking bids for underground water main locate company (Mountain Zone, Hoskier to Longview)
• Water utility: AMI Phase I and II meter replacement implementation
• Water utility: Crest Drive and Newstead piping projects with NJIB documentation
• Grant projects: New Waterlands Bike Path and Bridge, Grove Road
• Capital projects: Baird Community Center, Connett Building

General

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a routine agenda. They will approve minutes, select a recorder, and hear reports from the Environmental Commission and SOMA Two Towns Coordinators. A trustee will provide updates on efforts to install a stop sign at Longview and Laurel due to pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns, and on senior programming through the Recreation Department.

• Update on stop sign at Longview and Laurel for pedestrian and bicycle safety
• Progress on senior programming through the Dept. of Recreation
• Environmental Commission report
• SOMA Two Towns Coordinators reports
• Approval of June 21, 2021 minutes

General

The Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including an NPP application for the Irvington Avenue Corridor and accessory dwelling units. They will also receive reports on code enforcement and from the deputy administrator, and revisit old business items such as the Cannabis Task Force, Master Plan, Valley Street Beautification, and an Abandoned Properties Ordinance.

• NPP application for Irvington Avenue Corridor
• Accessory Dwelling Units discussion
• Cannabis Task Force update
• Valley Street Beautification
• Abandoned Properties Ordinance

General

The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss routine business, including a tabled proposal for community charrettes, planning for Newcomers Day, selecting the next Villager(s) of the Month, and updates on the Newcomers Hub. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tabled new project: Charrettes for Community Relations Committee & Communication
• Newcomers Day planning
• Next Villager(s) of the Month selection
• Newcomers Hub update

General

The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive an update from Essex County Mosquito Control. They will also discuss policy updates, including a passed arborist resolution and ongoing work on leaf blower and shade tree ordinances, and consider resolutions on climate polluters and fossil fuel divestment.

• Special guest: Eric Williges, Superintendent, Essex County Mosquito Control
• Arborist resolution passed: retainer for 100 hours
• Leaf Blower Ordinance and Shade Tree Commission Ordinance in progress
• Resolutions for consideration: Pay Up Climate Polluters and Fossil Fuel Divestment from Pension Fund
• Rethinking Recycling Town Hall on July 22, 7:00-8:30 pm

General

The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss several items, including the removal of asphalt in Founders Park and a resolution for Grove Park. They will also receive updates on Baird, the Library, 167 North Ridgewood Road, and Case #2021-01 for 14 Second Street. The meeting is open to the public with a comment period.

• Founders Park - removal of asphalt within a certain area
• Resolution for Grove Park
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Case #2021-01 The Y Group - 14 Second Street update
• Public comments

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals, hear public comments, and receive reports. Under new business, the board will review the results of a demographics survey and discuss next steps, and will set a date and agenda for a cannabis town hall. Old business covers citizen engagement updates and strategic partnerships, including the Community Care and Justice Initiative and work with Seton Hall University.

• Review demographics survey results and next steps
• Cannabis town hall date and agenda
• Digital kiosk update
• Community Care and Justice Initiative update
• Seton Hall University partnership update

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions, including a $2.24 million bill payment and a contract for tree services. The board will enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations for recycling and the Seton Hall PILOT. Public comment is scheduled, and announcements cover community programs and water utility notices.

• Resolution 2021-210 authorizes payment of bills totaling $2,240,210.35
• Resolution 2021-206 awards $8,500 contract to Richview Consulting for tree services
• Executive session to discuss recycling contract and Seton Hall PILOT negotiations
• Resolution 2021-204 settles grievances with police union Local 12
• Community Care & Justice Program survey launched with Essex County and Seton Hall

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular committee meeting with a single substantive item: a follow-up discussion on The Y Group LLC, which was previously before the Planning Board. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Follow-up discussion on The Y Group LLC from Planning Board meeting

General

The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative is holding a regular committee meeting to discuss ongoing topics, including surveillance camera FAQs and follow-up on de-escalation efforts. The agenda also includes welcoming new members, a trustee liaison report, and public comments. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Surveillance Camera FAQs & Follow Up
• De-escalation Follow Up
• Welcome to new CPC Members
• Trustee Liaison Report
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12, 2021 at 7:30pm

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several applications, including adopting an amended Church Street Redevelopment Plan, and reviewing site plans for a 26-unit apartment complex, an indoor playground, and facade revisions. The board will also hear a continuation of a case for an indoor playground and discuss a Master Plan update.

• Ordinance 2021-15 adopting the amended Church Street Redevelopment Plan
• Case #284: 26-unit apartment complex at 41-45 Third Street
• Case #277: Indoor playground at 468 Valley Street (continuation)
• Case #274A: Facade revisions at 57-65 South Orange Avenue
• Case #283: 60-unit inclusionary development at 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue (carried to August 2)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with several administrative items, including the election of officers, swearing in of new members, and approval of minutes. The main item is a public hearing on Case #1045, a variance request for an interior elevator and accessible garage at 16 Hart Drive North.

• Case #1045: C-Variance for elevator and garage at 16 Hart Drive North (Block 1803 Lot 3)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Swearing in of new members William MacIntosh and Mia Charlene White
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting

General

The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting virtually to discuss program updates and facility projects. Items include summer camps, pool status, senior yoga, Baird and Carter Park updates, and cultural events. The agenda is largely a status report with no major decisions listed.

• Summer camps and pool update
• Baird and Carter Park capital project updates
• Romeo and Juliet in the Park and summer events
• Meadowbrook Rd. closure discussion
• Cameron Tennis Courts and temporary basketball court

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and votes on two ordinances: one amending the Church Street Redevelopment Plan and another updating business licensing regulations. They will also consider a first-reading ordinance on water service line removal and master meter requirements. The board will vote on a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including contracts, appointments, and a $1,956,658.57 bill payment.

• Ordinance 2021-15: Adopting amended Church Street Redevelopment Plan
• Ordinance 2021-14: Amending Chapter 96 Business Licensing and Regulations
• Ordinance 2021-16: Water service line removal and master meter requirements
• Resolution 2021-198: Authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,956,658.57
• Resolution 2021-190: Designating BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners as conditional redeveloper for Block 1902, Lots 39 and 40

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special virtual meeting to continue hearing Case #282, an application by The Y Group LLC for amended site plan approval at 14 Second Street. The applicant seeks approval for changes to approved building materials and architectural flourishes, with no changes proposed to use, structure, affordable housing, or number of dwelling units. The meeting includes roll call and a public notice statement, with adjournment following the application hearing.

• Case #282 - The Y Group LLC, Block 1905 Lot 2, 14 Second Street: amended site plan for building material and architectural changes
• Continuation from May 3rd hearing
• No changes proposed to use, structure, affordable housing, or dwelling unit count
• Special meeting held virtually via Webex

General

The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, receive reports on the Newcomers Hub and Newcomers Day, and discuss new business including a proposed charrettes project for the committee and communication. They will also discuss next steps for the Villager(s) of the Month. The meeting is largely procedural with reports and planning discussions.

• New project: Charrettes for Community Relations Committee & Communication
• Discussion of next steps for Villager(s) of the Month
• Reports on Newcomers Hub and Newcomers Day
• Next meeting date set for July 26, 2021

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a virtual special meeting. The board will vote on a resolution to enter executive session and consider a consent agenda resolution to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Montrose Avenue West road reconstruction project.

• Resolution 2021-175 authorizing executive session
• Resolution 2021-176 approving grant application and contract with NJ DOT for Montrose Avenue West road reconstruction

General

This is an executive workshop for the Board of Trustees, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda covers an introduction to village government, the legislative process, boards and committees, and legal updates on pending matters. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Legal update on litigation: South Orange v. Benas and labor matters
• Real estate/development: Third Street Affordable Housing and Italian Club Purchase
• Legal updates on open space and water system
• Training on Open Public Meeting Act (Sunshine Law) and Open Public Record Act (OPRA)

General

The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, primarily to review updates on ongoing projects, including the Baird, the Library, 167 North Ridgewood Road, and Case #2021-01 for 14 Second Street. The commission will also swear in a new alternate member and approve the minutes from the May 20 meeting. No new applications or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Swearing-in of newly appointed Alternate Greg Spreeman
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Update on Case #2021-01, The Y Group, 14 Second Street
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021 regular meeting

General

The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss policy updates on leaf blower and tree ordinances ahead of the next Board of Trustees meeting. They will also review updates on various projects including the heat map data, field maintenance, native plant sales, and zero waste initiatives. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance policy update
• Tree Ordinance policy update
• Sustainable Jersey Certification not due until 10/2022
• Shade Tree Commission Formation update
• Native plant sale planned for 9/18 with partners

General

The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the FY'21 operating and capital budgets, water utility matters, and a CBAC update. The committee will also hear a presentation from Enterprise and set goals for increasing budget transparency and identifying savings. Department updates are scheduled from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor.

• Presentation from Enterprise
• Goals to increase transparency and identify savings in capital and operating budgets
• FY'21 Operating Budget discussion
• FY'21 Capital Budget discussion
• Water Utility discussion

General

The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee will meet virtually to discuss routine reports on tree removal, water utility, recycling, and engineering projects. They will also review capital projects like the Baird Community Center and Connett Building, and consider new business on curb/sidewalk programs, striping, pedestrian safety, and the Shade Tree Commission. The agenda includes a public comment period and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of grant projects: New Waterlands Bike Path and Bridge, Grove Road
• Capital projects: Baird Community Center, Connett Building
• County project: Irvington Ave.
• Curb and Sidewalk Program and striping
• Recycling/Solid Waste Sub Committee update on consultant work and recycling facility site plan

General

The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including new business on the First Baptist Church at 103 Valley Street, Valley Street beautification, and a post-COVID commuting plan. They will also review old business on the Cannabis Task Force, 315 Self Place resolution compliance, and the Master Plan. The meeting includes approval of minutes and reports from the Deputy Administrator and SOVCA.

• First Baptist Church (103 Valley Street)
• Valley Street Beautification
• Post-COVID Commuting Plan
• Cannabis Task Force
• 315 Self Place Resolution Compliance

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes the promotion of a police sergeant, contracts for cleaning services at the municipal pool and other facilities, and the appointment of a new library director. The board will also consider liquor license renewals, a celebration garden in Grove Park, and payment of bills totaling over $3.8 million. The meeting begins with an executive session to discuss a fire department merger and other matters.

• Resolution 2021-163 promoting Sally Reaves to Police Sergeant
• Contract with Harvard Services Group for pool disinfecting/cleaning at $4,204.54/month
• Contract with Harvard Services Group for janitorial services at $4,193.16/month
• Resolution 2021-166 appointing Jill Faherty as Library Director
• Resolution 2021-174 authorizing payment of bills totaling $3,830,791.47

General

The South Orange Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety updates, including police camera replacements, a use of force portal, and traffic safety follow-ups. The agenda includes reports from health, fire, rescue, and emergency management departments, with public comments and new items.

• Police camera replacements
• Use of Force Portal
• Annual Traffic Safety Report follow-up
• Community Safety Post-Underhill Shootings
• Maplewood Automatic Aid, Radio Coordination, and Joint Training

General

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special meeting to hear a continuation of Case #282, an application by The Y Group LLC for amended site plan approval at 14 Second Street. The applicant seeks approval for changes to building materials and architectural details only, with no changes to use, structure, affordable housing, or number of dwelling units. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Case #282 - The Y Group LLC, Block 1905 Lot 2, 14 Second Street: amended site plan for building material and architectural changes
• Continuation from May 3rd hearing
• No changes proposed to use, structure, affordable housing, or dwelling unit count
• Next meeting scheduled for July 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular committee meeting to discuss old business items, including updates on the Vose & Taylor project, the Lackawanna & Valley Redevelopment Plan, and applications for Buzzing Bee's Academy and Little Stages. The board will also discuss future monthly meeting dates and take public comments.

• Vose & Taylor Update
• Lackawanna & Valley Redevelopment Plan
• Buzzing Bee's Academy - 31 3rd Street
• Little Stages - 14 South Orange Avenue
• Discussion of future monthly DRB meeting dates

General

The South Orange Village Community Board is meeting virtually to discuss neighborhood communication plans, village issues including cannabis, volunteer positions, tree removal, construction projects, and summer events. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Neighborhood Communications Plan exercise
• Discussion of cannabis
• New Committee: Mobility and Pedestrian Safety
• Tree removal discussion
• Summer 2021 events overview

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss several new business items, including direction for SPACE, the time of meetings, and a cannabis discussion. They will also review old business on citizen engagement and strategic partnerships, such as a demographics survey, volunteering, and the Community Care and Justice initiative. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes listed.

• Direction for SPACE
• Discuss time of meeting
• Cannabis discussion
• Demographics survey
• Community Care and Justice initiative

General

The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on recreation programs, facilities, and cultural events. Items include summer camps, pool updates, park projects, and upcoming events like Pride Month and Juneteenth. The agenda is largely informational with no final decisions listed.

• Summer camps and pool update
• Baird and Carter Park updates
• Romeo and Juliet in the Park
• Pride Month and Juneteenth events
• Meadowbrook Rd. closure and Cameron Tennis Courts

General

The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine reports and updates on public works, water utility, sewer, recycling, and capital projects. The agenda includes public comments on Founders Park, reports on tree removal and grant projects, and discussions on pedestrian safety and fall tree planting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or ordinances listed.

• Public comments on Founders Park
• Tree removal data report
• New Waterlands Bike Path and Bridge grant project
• Grove Road grant project
• Baird Community Center capital project

General

This is a regular committee meeting focused on strategic partnerships and citizen engagement. The committee will discuss resident communication during the pandemic, including vaccine distribution and the Master Plan, as well as volunteer management software, new community board members, village branding, digital kiosks, public art, and inclusion efforts. It will also review partnerships like the Community Care and Justice Initiative and a potential app with Seton Hall University.

• Discussion of COVID-19 vaccine distribution via southorangecovid19.com
• Volunteer management software platform (Civic Plus, Volunteer Hub) on hold
• Selection of new Community Board members
• Rollout of new Village Branding and first Gaslight 2021 mailing
• Update on digital kiosk vendors and public art projects

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a special virtual meeting to review new and old business, including an indoor playground proposal and several previously discussed projects. Public comments will be heard, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

• Indoor Playground – 468 Valley Street (new business)
• Learning Experience – 109 & 115 W. South Orange Avenue (old business)
• Holsman Physical Therapy – 349 Valley Street (old business)
• Garden of Edith – 50 South Orange Avenue (old business)

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes, including a $3 million bond ordinance for an advanced water metering infrastructure project, an ordinance updating snow emergency no-parking areas, and a recreation fee schedule amendment. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with contracts and resolutions, and approve bills totaling $6,903,268.08.

• Bond ordinance 2021-03: $3,000,000 for advanced water metering infrastructure
• Ordinance 2021-04: Amends snow emergency no-parking areas to include all municipal public roads
• Ordinance 2021-07: Amends recreation program membership and fees
• Resolution 2021-047: $9,589.00 contract with Ricoh USA for DocuWare software
• Resolution 2021-048: Contract award to CCM Contracting for Grove Road improvements

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to hear two applications: a continuation of St. Paul's Outreach's final site plan and D-variance request for 315 Self Place, and a new C-variance request for a rear deck at 12 Glenview Road. The board will also approve minutes from its February 2 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Case #1017 – St. Paul's Outreach, Inc., Block 601 Lot 12, 315 Self Place: final site plan & D-variance relief (remand from Appellate Division)
• Case #1044 – Avery Hackett, Block 1602 Lot 3, 12 Glenview Road: C-variance for rear deck addition
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2021 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on March 1, 2021. The board will consider a minor subdivision application for 167 and 201 Ridgewood Road North, and discuss a Master Plan update. Two other applications, for an indoor playground on Valley Street and a subdivision on West South Orange Avenue, have been carried to the April 5 meeting.

• Case #275: Minor subdivision for lot line adjustment at 167 and 201 Ridgewood Road North (Block 1303, Lots 37 & 38)
• Case #281: Minor subdivision with C-variance relief to create three lots at same address
• Case #277: Indoor playground proposal at 468 Valley Street (carried to April 5)
• Case #280: Minor subdivision and site plan at 353 West South Orange Avenue (carried to April 5)
• Discussion of Master Plan Update

General

The South Orange Village Board of Public Works and Utilities met virtually to receive routine reports on capital projects, water utility matters, and joint county initiatives. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; items focused on updates and future planning.

• New Waterlands Bike Path & Bridge update
• Grove Park Drainage Next Steps discussion
• Spring Tree Planting grant consideration
• PSE&G System Upgrade project status report

General

The South Orange Village Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates on recycling, tree grants, eco-guide, and fields. They will also coordinate with Seton Hall University on Earth Day and River Day events. The agenda includes several project updates and new ideas, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• River Day planning
• MSW/Recycling updates including DPW yard thoughts
• Tree grant updates
• Eco-guide update
• Seton Hall University Earth Day/River Day and capstone projects

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a special meeting to consider two applications from Seton Hall University. The board will vote on a resolution for the University Center expansion and hear a minor site plan application for a new entrance lobby at Boland Hall.

• Case #276: Amendment to Master Plan Development and Preliminary & Final Site Plan for University Center, adding 1,384 sq ft to building footprint and renovating remaining sections
• Case #278: Minor Site Plan for Boland Hall, constructing an approximate 1,628 sq ft entrance lobby
• Both applications are for Block 901 Lot 3, 400 South Orange Avenue

General

This is a virtual meeting of the South Orange Village Seton Village - Irvington Avenue Corridor group. The agenda includes old business on the proposed spring project 'Clean Up, Green Up' and new business on recruiting businesses, communications strategy, Women's History Month, and identifying businesses. Liaison reports will update on development at the Italian Club, Carter Park, and 270/299 Irvington Avenue.

• Proposed spring project 'Clean Up, Green Up' with dates, process, ownership, and needs to be confirmed
• Recruitment of businesses along the corridor
• Communications strategy discussion
• Women's History Month planning
• Development updates: Italian Club, Carter Park, 270/299 Irvington Avenue

General

The South Orange Village Planning and Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss new business, including proposed prevailing wage legislation (A1571) and the formation of a new Community Board with business representatives. They will also receive reports from building, deputy administrator, and SOVCA, and review updates on the Master Plan, a storage facility, and the 3rd & Sloan project.

• Discussion of A1571 Prevailing Wage Legislation
• Discussion on business representatives in new Community Board
• Master Plan Update
• Storage Facility Update
• 3rd & Sloan Update

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances for first and second reading, including changes to construction fees, snow removal penalties, and recreation fees. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with contracts for playground equipment, salt, and other services, and will discuss the new municipal energy aggregation program.

• Ordinance 2021-05 amending construction code fees
• Ordinance 2021-06 adding penalties for failure to remove snow
• Ordinance 2021-07 amending recreation program fees
• Contract for Carter Park playground equipment up to $116,386
• Contract for Morton Salt up to $72,705

General

The South Orange Village Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular meeting to document village properties slated for demolition and discuss updates on the library, Baird property, and 167 North Ridgewood Road. The commission also reviews items from subcommittees and receives a trustee report.

• Documentation of Village Properties slated for demolition
• Library Update
• Baird Update
• 167 North Ridgewood Road
• 555 Berkeley Avenue & 8 Keasbey Road

General

The Township of South Orange Village is updating residents on its Energy Aggregation Program, announcing a new 17-month contract with Energy Harbor starting April 2021. The program offers electricity with nearly double the renewable content of PSE&G at a rate below the utility's average tariff. Residents have a 30-day opt-out period and can opt up to 100% renewable energy for a small premium. A public information session is scheduled for February 18, 2021.

• New contract with Energy Harbor at $0.12696/kWh, below PSE&G's average tariff
• Optional 100% renewable energy product at $0.13437/kWh (premium of $0.00741/kWh)
• 30-day opt-out period begins with mailings in early February 2021
• Public Information Session on February 18, 2021, 6-7 p.m., held electronically
• Livingston and Glen Rock joined the Sustainable Essex Alliance, expanding to seven towns

General

The South Orange Development Committee is meeting to review development proposals and updates. The agenda includes a presentation for a self storage facility on Valley St, a review of revised plans for the Mark Built project at 2nd & Sloan, and discussions on the Master Plan, project updates, and downtown business.

• Presentation by developer of self storage facility on Valley St
• Review of revised plans for Mark Built project at 2nd & Sloan
• Discussion of South Orange Master Plan
• Projects update
• Downtown Business (SOVCA) discussion

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is meeting virtually to review new business including an indoor playground at 468 Valley Street, a physical therapy office at 349 Valley Street, a mural request on Valley Street, and a presentation on design guidelines. They will also revisit signage/awning for The Learning Center and the Master Plan update. The meeting includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and public comments.

• 468 Valley Street – Indoor Playground
• 349 Valley Street – Holsman Physical Therapy
• SOVCA Mural Request – Valley Street
• Development Committee – Design guidelines presentation
• The Learning Center – Review Signage/Awning

General

This is the agenda for the Community Police Collaborative 2021 Retreat, a remote meeting held via WebEx. The agenda includes call to order, attendance, public comments, the retreat itself, executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Retreat session
• Public comments period
• Executive session

General

The Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting virtually to receive reports from health, fire, police, rescue, and emergency management departments. Key topics include COVID-19 vaccination efforts, winter storm response review, FEMA funding for storm damage, and ongoing fire radio communication problems. The agenda also includes traffic safety updates and a possible executive session.

• COVID-19 vaccination clinics: South Orange residents can use Livingston Mall former Sears site; health officer spends 1-2 days weekly there
• FEMA disaster funding approved for Tropical Storm Isaias; winter storm 1/31-2/2 preliminary assessments under county review
• Fire department reported 208 incidents in January; automatic aid agreement with Maplewood being coordinated
• Fire radio communication deficiencies under review; related to Harris County, Texas lawsuit
• Traffic safety: line of sight/parking issue at Valley St and Hixon Pl. to be discussed

General

The Village Board meets to discuss ways to improve communication with residents and partnerships with local organizations. Items include updates on vaccine distribution, a new village branding rollout, and a community care initiative led by a guest trustee.

• New Village Branding rollout with 1st Gaslight 2021 mailing
• Community Care and Justice initiative presentation by guest Trustee Collier
• Digital Kiosk update on potential vendors
• Public Art projects coordination with SOVCA and Cultural Affairs
• Master Plan report and feedback session

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting, primarily to consider a $3,000,000 bond ordinance for an Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure Project and a traffic ordinance amendment. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with several contracts, including asbestos removal and services for the Community Care & Justice Project, and will enter executive session for privileged discussions on water, capital spending, and resident questions.

• Ordinance 2021-03: $3,000,000 bond for Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure Project
• Ordinance 2021-04: Amends snow emergency no-parking areas to include all municipal roads
• Resolution 2021-023: Contract with Harrington Services for asbestos removal at Baird Center
• Resolutions 2021-25 to 2021-28: Non-fair/open agreements for Community Care & Justice Project services
• Resolution 2021-029: Approves bill payments totaling $1,514,143.48

General

The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting virtually to discuss recreation programs, facilities, and cultural events. Items include updates on senior programming, spring programs, summer camp, the Baird renovation, and 2021 strategic goals. The agenda is largely informational with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Baird Renovation Update
• Senior Programming, Spring Programs, Summer Camp updates
• Watershed Literary Events and Black History Month
• Repair Café and Meadowlands Park Conservancy Valentine's Day Event
• Carter Park Update and Shakespeare in Spiotta

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 5, 2021, and two applications that have been carried to the March 2 meeting: a final site plan and D-variance for St. Paul's Outreach at 315 Self Place, and a C-variance for a rear deck addition at 12 Glenview Road. No new applications will be heard at this meeting.

• Case #1017 – St. Paul's Outreach, Inc., Block 601 Lot 12, 315 Self Place: Final Site Plan & D-Variance Relief, remanded from Appellate Division, carried to March 2
• Case #1044 – Avery Hackett, Block 1602 Lot 3, 12 Glenview Road: C-Variance Relief for rear deck addition, carried to March 2
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2021 regular meeting

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider several applications, including a request to amend a 2016 resolution for 320 Valley Street to allow a physical therapy office or gym, a minor subdivision at 353 West South Orange Avenue, and site plans from Seton Hall University for the University Center and Boland Hall. The board will also hear a continuation of a lot line adjustment for 167 and 201 Ridgewood Road North and discuss a Master Plan update. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and appointments.

• Case #244: Amend 2016 resolution for 320 Valley Street to permit physical therapy office, gym, or other professional office (excluding medical/daycare)
• Case #280: Minor subdivision at 353 West South Orange Avenue to create two lots for single homes
• Case #275: Lot line adjustment for 167 and 201 Ridgewood Road North (continuation)
• Case #276: Seton Hall University Center addition of ~6,000 sq ft and facade update at 400 South Orange Avenue
• Case #278: Seton Hall Boland Hall entrance lobby of ~1,628 sq ft

General

The South Orange Village Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates on recycling, trees, the eco-guide, and planning. The main discussion item is the master plan. The agenda is otherwise routine procedural business.

• Approval of December minutes
• Public comment period
• Updates on MSW/recycling, trees, eco-guide, and planning
• Discussion of the master plan

General

The South Orange Village Public Works and Utilities meeting on January 28, 2021, is a regular session with reports on capital projects, water utility, and sewer matters. New business includes an RFP for security fencing at the reservoir, a proposal for a DPW nursery, a scout pond cleanup, and use of Tree Plotter software. Old business includes the Grove Park drainage plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no final decisions listed.

• New Waterlands Bike Path & Bridge report
• RFP for Security Fencing at SO Reservoir
• Grove Park Drainage plan (old business)
• DPW use of Tree Plotter software
• Scouts pond clean up

General

The Village Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss spring project priorities and receive liaison reports on local development, including updates on the Italian Club, Carter Park, and the 270/299 Irvington Avenue site.

• Spring project priorities and potential dates
• Development update on Italian Club site
• Carter Park update
• 270/299 Irvington Avenue development update

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting on January 25, 2021, to discuss and vote on ordinances, resolutions, and community updates. Key actions included first readings of water-rate and code amendments, approval of part-time staff hires, and a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding. The Board also received COVID-19 updates and announced Black History Month events.

• 2021-01 Ordinance amending water rates in Chapter 351, Section 15
• 2021-014 Resolution hiring part-time crossing guards
• 2021-019 Resolution approving MOU with Seton Hall University for South Orange Care & Community Justice Project
• 2021-020 Resolution awarding plumbing contract to Thomas O'Neill Plumbing
• 2021-011 Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding for 2021

General

The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative is meeting to discuss various topics including liaison reports, membership, subcommittee reports, an ad hoc committee on ordinances, a police social worker pilot, and use of force updates. The meeting is open to public comments and will include an executive session.

• Police Social Worker Pilot
• Use of Force Updates
• Ad Hoc Committee on Ordinances
• Subcommittee reports on Data Analytics, Training, and Community Outreach
• CPC Membership, Leadership Roles, and Retreat Scheduling

General

The Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting virtually to review reports from the fire, police, rescue, health, and emergency management departments. The agenda includes COVID-19 updates, a traffic safety report, and discussion of a line-of-sight/parking issue at Valley St and Hixon Pl. The meeting is primarily a review of departmental reports and updates, with no major new ordinances or contracts on the agenda.

• OEM secured $200,363.76 in additional CARES Act funding, totaling $417,467.22 in 2020
• Rescue Squad reported 1,204 total 2020 responses, including 826 in South Orange
• Fire Department responded to 210 incidents in December, with mutual aid to Orange, Irvington, and East Orange
• Discussion of Maplewood automatic aid, radio coordination, and joint training
• Traffic safety report and line-of-sight/parking issue at Valley St and Hixon Pl

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board holds a special meeting to review material samples for the Vose and Taylor project, signage for The Learning Experience at 109 South Orange Avenue, and discuss a master plan update. The meeting is conducted virtually via WebEx.

• Material samples façade review for Vose and Taylor project
• Sign review for The Learning Experience at 109 South Orange Avenue
• Discussion of Master Plan update

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a special virtual meeting to hear Case #244, a request by 320 PC Valley, LLC to amend a 2016 resolution for the property at 320 Valley Street. The amendment would allow a physical therapy office, gym, and other professional offices, as well as other permissible uses under the Township's Municipal Code, excluding medical use and children's daycare. The board will also take roll call and adjourn.

• Case #244 – 320 PC Valley, LLC, Block 2201 Lot 35, 320 Valley Street
• Request to amend January 4, 2016 resolution to permit physical therapy office, gym, and professional offices
• Exclusion of medical use and children's daycare from proposed uses
• Special meeting held virtually via Webex at 7:00 PM

General

The Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes, receive reports on code enforcement and the SOVCA, and discuss current development projects and the Master Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review of current development projects
• Master Plan review
• Code enforcement report
• SOVCA report

General

The Finance & Capital Committee is meeting virtually to review tax collection reports and discuss the FY'21 operations and capital budgets, as well as the budget calendar and an update from the Capital Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC). These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Tax Collection Reports
• FY'21 Operations Budget
• FY'21 Capital Budget
• FY'21 Budget Calendar
• CBAC Update

General

This is a meeting of the Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee, not the full Village Board. The agenda is largely a status update on ongoing projects, including COVID-19 communication, volunteer management, and a new village branding rollout. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is mostly discussion and updates.

• Discussion of Deputy Administrator (communications) staff position
• COVID-19 vaccine distribution and GovAlert reporting updates
• New Village Branding rollout; first Gaslight 2021 to be mailed
• Volunteer software platform (Civic Plus, Volunteer Hub) on hold
• Seton Hall University app for sharing activities (no update)

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2021 temporary budget, promoting Thomas Horton to Police Sergeant, and hiring a part-time public health nurse. The board will also hold public hearings on ordinances accepting a land donation and establishing salary ranges for non-union personnel. The meeting begins with an executive session to discuss an energy aggregation contract.

• 2021-008 Resolution Adopting the 2021 Temporary Budget
• 2021-006 Resolution Promoting Thomas Horton to Police Sergeant
• 2020-24 Ordinance Accepting Land Donation of Block 2103, Lot 21
• 2020-25 Ordinance Establishing Salary Range for Non-Union and Supervisory Personnel
• 2021-011 Resolution Authorizing CDBG Funding for Program Year 2021

General

The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a special virtual meeting to review material samples and signage for The Learning Experience at 109 South Orange Avenue, and façade material samples for Vose and Taylor. The board will also discuss a Master Plan update. Public comments will be taken.

• The Learning Experience – 109 South Orange Avenue: review material samples and sign
• Vose and Taylor: façade material samples review
• Master Plan update discussion

General

The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is holding a regular virtual board meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and reports on recreation programs, memberships, fields, facilities, special events, and cultural arts. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for routine updates and discussion.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comments session
• Recreation program, membership, and fields updates
• Facilities and capital projects report
• Cultural arts update

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual regular meeting to approve minutes, handle re-appointments and reorganization, and consider applications. They will review a completeness application for a deck addition at 12 Glenview Road and hear a continued case for St. Paul's Outreach at 315 Self Place, which is a remand from the Appellate Division. One case for a pool at 341 Montrose Avenue has been withdrawn.

• Case #1044: Avery Hackett, 12 Glenview Road, C-variance for rear deck addition
• Case #1017: St. Paul's Outreach, 315 Self Place, final site plan & D-variance (remand)
• Case #1043: McGarry, 341 Montrose Avenue, withdrawn (in-ground pool)
• Re-appointments of William Dahn and Robert Shapiro
• Election of officers and appointment of professionals

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review several site plans and subdivisions, including Seton Hall University's proposed expansions and a request to amend a prior resolution for 320 Valley Street. The board will also discuss a Master Plan update and hear reports from the Planning and Economic Development Committee.

• Seton Hall University: 1,384 sq ft addition to University Center (Case #276)
• Seton Hall University: 1,628 sq ft entrance lobby for Boland Hall (Case #278)
• Tania Roddi: indoor playground at 468 Valley Street (Case #277)
• 320 PC Valley, LLC: amend 2016 resolution to allow physical therapy, gym, professional offices (Case #244)
• 206 Ampere Parkway, LLC: lot line adjustment at 167 and 201 Ridgewood Road North (Case #275)