South Orange Village public meetings in 2022

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The South Orange Board of Trustees met virtually to conduct routine business, approve contracts totaling over $7.7 million, and discuss a new dual-stream curbside recycling program starting January 2023. The Board also received updates from the Board of Health on interim services and communicable disease trends.

• Amendment to recreation program fees (Chapter 143, Fees)
• Contract extensions: HVAC services to RAMAS Climate & Refrigeration ($12,747/year) and janitorial services to PJ Building Cleaning ($4,249/month at 298 Walton Ave)
• Purchases: four MDTs ($10,795.84), police vehicle radios ($19,559), video evidence management software ($15,739), live scan solution ($31,063), in-car video system ($25,780)
• Change order #2 for Baird Community Center renovations ($48,300)
• Approval of bills totaling $7,706,722.56

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to approve October minutes, discuss policy updates including a passed clarification on park damage, and receive updates on projects like dual-stream recycling and a greenway strategy. The meeting includes a 15-minute executive session at the start and public comments.

• Village Code clarification on removing or damaging park elements passed 11/14
• New dual stream recycling communications update
• Greenway strategy proposal memo discussion
• ERI intern update
• Social media growth: Facebook 844 likes, Instagram 409

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The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning items, including an application checklist amendment, a concept pre-application for 202 South Orange Avenue, a parking ordinance review, and finalization of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The committee will also set 2023 planning goals. This is a working session with reports from code enforcement, the acting administrator, and the South Orange Downtown office.

• Application/completeness checklist amendment
• 202 South Orange Avenue concept pre-application
• Parking Ordinance Review
• ADU ordinance finalization and next steps
• 2023 Planning Goals discussion

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The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting and adopt a resolution establishing the 2023 annual meeting schedule. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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This is a routine meeting of the Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee, covering updates on volunteer management, website images, grants, and community engagement. The agenda includes reports and discussions on ongoing projects, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion of Transit Village Grant status and other grants for upcoming year
• Funding estimate for Quarterly New Residents Meet & Greets: $300 per event, $1,200 per year
• Revisit status of volunteer management application form
• Discussion of Sizzle Reel and Village website images
• Next steps for HPC Ordinance and communicating ordinances under review

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including one amending water rates, one regulating parking and loading on Valley Street at Hixon Place, and one authorizing the private sale of municipally-owned land. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including contracts for cameras, benches, LED lighting, and legal services, as well as a resolution to pay bills totaling $15,232,918.35. The meeting will begin with a resolution to enter executive session.

• Ordinance 2022-36: Amends water system cost provisions (first reading)
• Ordinance 2022-32: Prohibits/regulates parking and loading on Valley Street at Hixon Place (second reading, public hearing)
• Ordinance 2022-33: Authorizes private sale of municipally-owned land to contiguous owner (second reading, public hearing)
• Resolution 2022-315: Authorizes $2,020,000 note to NJ Infrastructure Bank for water bank construction
• Resolution 2022-341: Authorizes payment of bills totaling $15,232,918.35

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This is the regular meeting of the Community Police Collaborative, a body that discusses police-community relations. The agenda includes updates from the trustee, police department, and various subcommittees, followed by new business and public comments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Police Department Update
• CPC Committee Updates (CC&J, Data and Analytics, Operations, Community Outreach, Maplewood Community Board on Police Liaison)
• Public Comments
• Executive Session

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The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review applications, including a conditional use request for a cannabis retail business and a continuation of Seton Hall University's site plan for an addition to its athletic center. The board will also discuss an ordinance amendment to permit accessory dwelling units and approve meeting dates for 2023.

• Case #293: CannaBoy TreeHouse, LLC, conditional use for cannabis retail at 57 W. South Orange Avenue
• Case #292: Seton Hall University, 12,862 SF addition to Regan Recreation and Athletic Center at 400 South Orange Avenue
• Ordinance 2022-34: amendment to Chapter 185 to permit Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution establishing 2023 meeting dates
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting

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The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting to discuss financial and capital project matters. The agenda includes updates from the IT department, recycling expenses, and old business items such as Open Space Trust Fund expenditures, lead line special assessments, revaluation planning, and the FY'23 budget process. Department updates will be provided by Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor/QPA.

• IT Department Update
• Recycling Expenses
• Open Space Trust Fund Expenditures
• Lead Line Special Assessment Status
• FY'23 Budget Process-budget hearings

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving minutes, public comments, and reports. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is primarily for receiving updates on programs, memberships, fields, facilities, special events, and cultural arts.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comments
• Recreation program, membership, and fields updates
• Facilities & capital projects update
• Cultural arts update

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The South Orange Village Board will review budget overviews and reports from the Joint Meeting of Elected Officials Committee (JMEUC), Public Works, Water Utility, and Engineering departments. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

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The South Orange Planning & Economic Development Committee meets to approve minutes, hear reports from code enforcement, administration, and downtown officials, and discuss old business including permitted uses in the central business district, a parking ordinance review, and finalization of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance.

• CBD Permitted Uses discussion
• Parking Ordinance Review
• ADU Ordinance finalization with next steps and HPC comments
• 2023 Planning Goals

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including one to permit accessory dwelling units, one authorizing the private sale of municipally-owned land, and a bond ordinance for flood mitigation. The board will also consider resolutions on a consent agenda, including a contract for parking modernization and a housing element plan, and will enter executive session.

• Ordinance 2022-34 to permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Ordinance 2022-33 authorizing private sale of a portion of municipally-owned land
• Ordinance 2022-28 to acquire 232 Waverly Place for $210,000 for affordable housing
• Bond ordinance 2022-29 appropriating $1,060,000 for flood mitigation
• Resolution 2022-297 for Topology parking planning services up to $25,500

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The Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular meeting to approve minutes from the October 20 session, receive a Village Hall project update, and discuss old business including the Baird and Library updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Village Hall Project Update presented by John Mazza
• Request for HPC to attend Planning and Economic Committee Meeting
• Baird Update
• Library Update

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee will consider resolutions to purchase a CivicPlus website subsite for $9,388 and to pay bills totaling $43,015.56. The committee will also hold a public comment period and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations.

• Resolution 2022-36: Authorizes $9,388 contract with CivicPlus for website subsite
• Resolution 2022-38: Authorizes payment of bills totaling $43,015.56
• Resolution 2022-39: Authorizes executive session for personnel and contract negotiations
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker

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The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider adopting an amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, presented by Topology, and to continue reviewing Seton Hall University's proposal for an addition to the Regan Recreation and Athletic Center. The board will also approve minutes from the October 3 meeting and receive a report from the Planning & Economic Development Committee.

• Resolution adopting amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Seton Hall University: 12,862 SF addition to Regan Recreation and Athletic Center, 176 SF vestibule, site plan at 400 South Orange Avenue
• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2022 regular meeting
• Report from Board of Trustee member on Planning & Economic Development Committee

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is meeting virtually to review new and ongoing design matters. They will consider a material board review for Mosaic, and continue discussions on signs and a walkway for Vose & Taylor. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comments.

• Mosaic Material Board Review
• Vose & Taylor Signs
• Vose & Taylor Walkway
• Approval of minutes from August 29 and October 11, 2022

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting virtually to discuss recreation program updates, cultural events, and facility projects. They will also review old business items like Baird pricing and program scholarships, and consider capital and operating budgets for 2022.

• Food Truck Festival on 10/15
• Cornhole Tournament on 10/30
• Veterans Day event on 11/11
• Baird facility update and membership pricing
• Carter Park and Cameron Recreation Area updates

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The South Orange Environmental Commission met virtually to approve minutes, discuss policy updates including park element protection, and receive updates on ongoing projects like storm-drain adoption, solar initiatives, and recycling changes. Communications metrics and volunteer work were also reviewed.

• Policy update clarifying illegality of removing or damaging park elements
• Adopt-A-Storm-Drain program announced with inquiries received
• Village Solar and Climate site visit summary presented
• New Dual Stream Recycling communications update
• Trex Bench Standard Operating Procedure at South Orange Public Library (SOPL) discussed

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The Finance and Capital Projects Committee of South Orange Village, NJ, met virtually on October 27, 2022, to discuss budget processes, contracts, and department updates. The meeting included procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments, with a focus on old business including the FY'23 budget process and departmental updates.

• Enterprise Auto contract update scheduled for November meeting
• Recycling expenses discussed
• Lead Line Special Assessment status reviewed
• FY'23 Budget Process with budget hearings
• Operating & Capital FY'22 Budget reviewed

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The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities meeting will cover standard procedural items, public comment, and reports from Water Utility, Engineering, Public Works, and JMEUC. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss 2023 planning goals and review several ongoing items, including permitted uses in the Central Business District (CBD), a parking ordinance review, and finalization of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance. The agenda includes reports from the Construction Official, Acting Administrator, and South Orange Downtown Executive Director, followed by public comment.

• 2023 Planning Goals discussion
• CBD Permitted Uses review
• Parking Ordinance Review
• ADU Ordinance finalization

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board holds a special meeting to discuss new and old business items, including a review of Mosaic Material Board and updates on Vose & Taylor Signs and Walkway projects.

• Mosaic Material Board Review
• Vose & Taylor Signs
• Vose & Taylor Walkway

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The South Orange Board of Trustees meets to approve bills totaling $12,766,078.18, adopt an ordinance regulating parking on Valley Street, and hold public hearings on three ordinances including a $210,000 affordable housing property purchase at 232 Waverly Place and a $1.06M flood mitigation bond. The board also discusses redevelopment updates, health department services, and liquor license renewals.

• $12,766,078.18 in bills approved for payment
• Ordinance to prohibit and regulate parking on Valley Street at Hixon Place
• Public hearing on $210,000 purchase of 232 Waverly Place for affordable housing
• Public hearing on $1,060,000 bond ordinance for flood mitigation project
• Public hearing on $18,537.83 change order for structural support at Frankoski Construction project

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The South Orange Village Historic Preservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on October 20, 2022, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed beyond procedural items like approving minutes and receiving reports.

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The Community Police Collaborative (CPC) will hold its regular meeting to receive updates from trustees, the police department, and various CPC committees. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session before adjournment.

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The Health & Public Safety Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, and discuss general updates, upcoming resolutions, and ordinances. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, July 14, and September 8, 2022
• Discussion of upcoming resolutions, including vendor purchase orders over $5,000
• Public comments period
• Next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2022

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The Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee will meet to discuss ongoing projects, including volunteer management, website updates, and community events. They will also hear reports from Seton Hall University and South Orange Downtown, and discuss new business like communicating ordinances and new resident meet-and-greets.

• NPP Grant status update
• Seton Hall University partnership update
• Community Day wrap-up
• Hola Fest on October 15th
• Groundbreaking ceremony on October 22nd

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The South Orange Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee meets virtually to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on fall programming, cultural events, and facility updates. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on routine updates and future planning.

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The South Orange Parking Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2023 introduced budget and a new dumpster fee schedule, along with updates on pay stations and the Taylor Place Garage. The board will also approve checks and adopt open and closed minutes from prior meetings. Public comment is scheduled, and all agenda items are open for discussion, with asterisked items up for action.

• Resolution adopting 2023 introduced budget
• Resolution adopting dumpster fee schedule
• Updates on pay stations and Taylor Place Garage
• Resolution approving checks
• Resolution adopting open minutes for July 19 and August 16, 2022

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, updates on old business items (Baird, Library, 167 N. Ridgewood Road), and discussions on the Grove Park Plan and Community Day. Subcommittee updates cover the Master Plan Element, Ordinance Revision, and Website Update.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2022 regular meeting
• Update on 167 N. Ridgewood Road
• Discussion of Grove Park Plan by Montrose Park Historic District Association
• Subcommittee updates: Master Plan Element, Ordinance Revision, Website Update
• Public comments period

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The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting virtually to discuss financial and capital matters. New business includes lead line special assessment status, revaluation planning, new finance software, audit findings, senior freeze, and the FY'23 budget process. Old business covers the FY'22 operating and capital budget, lead water line replacement plans, and department updates.

• Lead Line Special Assessment Status
• Revaluation Planning
• Finance New Software
• Audit Findings
• FY'23 Budget Process - budget hearings

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The Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee is meeting to review grant status, website updates, and ongoing projects like volunteer kiosks and community boards. They will also discuss partnerships with Seton Hall University and South Orange Downtown, and plan upcoming events including Community Day and Veterans Day.

• NPP Grant status update
• Volunteer Kiosk Project status
• Community Day on October 2nd
• Veterans Day on November 11th
• Partnership with Seton Hall University

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting with several significant items. They will vote on an ordinance to permit accessory dwelling units, adopt an amendment to the Central Business District redevelopment plan, and consider resolutions for a $1.89 million water infrastructure note and a $3 million construction financing note. The board will also appoint a new trustee to fill a vacancy and handle numerous contracts and appointments.

• Ordinance 2022-25 to permit accessory dwelling units (first reading)
• Ordinance 2022-26 adopting first amendment to Central Business District Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution 2022-219 authorizing $1,890,000 note for water bank construction financing
• Resolution 2022-239 authorizing up to $3,000,000 in notes for construction financing
• Resolution 2022-216 appointing Stephen Schnall to fill Board vacancy

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The South Orange Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on fall programming, cultural events, and facility updates. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

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The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative will hold its regular meeting to receive updates from trustees, police, and five subcommittees. No new decisions are listed on the agenda; the body will review past minutes and hear public comments.

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The South Orange Health & Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting on September 8, 2022, with no substantive decisions or discussions recorded beyond procedural items. The agenda included roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, and general discussion topics such as mobility and traffic safety, but no specific proposals or ordinances were presented.

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The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a final site plan for a 26-unit apartment complex at 41-45 Third Street, and to hear a request to modify conditions of a previously approved resolution for a storage platform project. The board will also vote on an ordinance amending land development fees and a referral regarding the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan. A presentation from the Environmental Commission is scheduled.

• Final site plan for 26-unit apartment complex at 41-45 Third Street (Case #291)
• Modification/clarification of conditions for Storage Platform at Lackawanna Place and Valley Street (Case #285)
• Ordinance #2022-18 amending Village Code fees for land development and escrow
• Referral on proposed first amendment to Central Business District Redevelopment Plan
• Seton Hall University site plan for 12,862 SF addition to Regan Recreation and Athletic Center (carried to later date)

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The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and resolutions, review applications for completeness, and hear one application. The main item is a minor site plan and C-variance request for a retaining wall at 306 Western Drive North. Other items include resolutions for garage additions and a commercial-to-residential conversion application.

• Case #1047: Retaining wall (~3 ft) in front yard at 306 Western Drive North
• Case #1048: Garage and exercise room addition at 360 Cumberland Road
• Case #1050: Garage addition and exterior renovations at 76 Speir Drive
• Case #1051: Convert commercial units to two-family house at 468 Irvington Avenue

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine items like roll call, public comment, and reports. The main action is a resolution to enter closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and a contract with Maplewood EMS, as permitted by New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act.

• Resolution #2022-32 authorizing executive session for personnel matters and Maplewood EMS contract
• Public comment periods limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting at Maplewood Township Building, 574 Valley St.

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is meeting virtually to review new business, including signage for Vose & Taylor, Pirates Pizza, and Great Wall, and to follow up on old business such as a storage building, Mosaic signage, Pandang, and Valley Cleaners. The meeting includes public comments and approval of minutes from June 23, 2022.

• Vose & Taylor signage: apartment banners and new business signage
• New Pirates Pizza signage
• New Great Wall signage
• Storage building follow-up
• Mosaic signage follow-up

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss policy updates, public works, and various environmental projects. Key topics include the Village Solar and Climate site visit, the Energy Aggregation program status, and drought conditions. The commission also seeks volunteers for secretary and other roles.

• Volunteers needed for Secretary position
• Shade Tree fall planting and Grove Park plan
• Community Garden Bat Project update
• Adopt-A-Storm-Drain program
• Energy Aggregation program status update

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on two bond ordinances totaling $3 million for water infrastructure projects: a $1.5M Crest Drive water tank replacement and a $1.5M West End Road water main rehabilitation. The board will also consider ordinances on crossing guard salaries and handicapped parking, plus a resolution to enter executive session. Several police promotions and appointments are on the agenda, along with numerous consent agenda resolutions.

• Bond ordinance for Crest Drive water tank replacement, $1,500,000
• Bond ordinance for West End Road water main rehabilitation, $1,500,000
• Ordinance adding crossing guards to salary ranges for non-union personnel
• Ordinance amending handicapped parking spaces in Chapter 340
• Resolution supporting cannabis retailer license applications for four businesses

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The Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss health and emergency preparedness, upcoming resolutions, and a crosswalk request at Blanchard and Wyoming. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comments and approval of minutes from May 12, 2022.

• Crosswalk request at Blanchard & Wyoming
• Discussion of upcoming resolutions and vendor purchase orders over $5,000
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2022

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The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting to receive reports from engineering, water utility, and public works departments. Topics include the River Greenway, water conservation and drought resiliency, park trees, and geese management. The meeting is primarily informational with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

• River Greenway engineering report
• Water conservation / drought resiliency discussion
• Park trees report
• Geese management discussion

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The South Orange Parking Authority will meet to discuss financial reports, adopt open and closed minutes, and receive updates on pay stations, EV chargers, Taylor Place Garage, and pay-by-plate systems. The body will also vote on resolutions approving checks and adopting minutes.

• Resolution Approving Checks
• Resolution Adopting Open Minutes for July 19, 2022
• Resolution Adopting Closed Minutes for July 19, 2022
• Updates on Pay Stations, EV Chargers, Taylor Place Garage, & Pay by Plate

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee will hold its regular virtual meeting to review program updates, facility projects, and new business. The agenda includes reports on active older adult programming, pool activities, fall programs, summer events, and capital projects like Baird and Carter Park updates. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to hear applications for variances and site plan approval. Three applications are scheduled to be heard, while one has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from its July 5 meeting.

• Case #1047: Retaining wall (3 ft) in front yard at 306 Western Drive North
• Case #1048: Garage, exercise room, covered entry steps, mud room at 360 Cumberland Road
• Case #1049: Backyard deck at 376 Irving Avenue (WITHDRAWN)
• Case #1050: Siding renovation, garage addition/demolition at 76 Speir Drive

Board of Trustees

The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including a hiring update and interview schedule. The committee will also consider a resolution to enter closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under attorney-client privilege. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Hiring update and interview schedule under old business
• Resolution 2022-21 authorizing executive session for personnel matters
• Public comment periods with 3-minute speaker limit
• Meeting at Maplewood Township Building, 574 Valley St.

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The Planning & Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting to receive reports from code enforcement, administration, and downtown staff. The committee will discuss permitted uses in the central business district, review parking ordinances, and finalize an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance.

• CBD Permitted Uses review
• Parking Ordinance Review
• ADU Ordinance finalization

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a facade renovation at 333 Centre Street and to provide a non-binding advisory opinion on a proposed backyard deck at 376 Irving Avenue. The commission will also receive updates on several ongoing projects and subcommittee work.

• Certificate of Appropriateness HPC-Case-2022-01 for 333 Centre Street: facade renovation, new portico, dormer, and siding replacement
• Non-binding advisory HPC Case 2022-02 for 376 Irving Avenue: proposed backyard deck increasing lot coverage
• Updates on Baird, Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road projects
• Subcommittee updates on Master Plan Element, Ordinance Revision, and Website

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a virtual public works and utilities meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the water utility, public works, engineering, and JMEUC. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comment
• Reports from Water Utility, Public Works, Engineering, and JMEUC
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 18th at 8:00am

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The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2022, water usage concerns, and lead water line replacement plans. The committee will also review funding for a revaluation and receive department updates.

• Review of Operating & Capital FY'22 Budget
• Discussion of Water Usage Concern
• Lead Water Line Replacement Plans
• Revaluation Funding
• Department Updates (Finance, Tax Collector, Water, Tax Assessor/QPA)

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The South Orange Parking Authority will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution approving the purchase of a Sema Connect EV charging station. The meeting will also include financial reports, adoption of open and closed minutes, and public comment.

• Resolution Approving Purchase of Sema Connect EV Charging Station
• Resolution Approving Checks
• Resolution Adopting Open Minutes for June 21, 2022
• Resolution Adopting Closed Minutes for June 21, 2022

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The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is meeting to discuss volunteer management, a promotional video, a newcomers hub, and to plan the South Orange Community Day scheduled for October 2nd. They will also consider nominations for Villager of the Month and Village Spotlight. The meeting is largely organizational and planning-focused.

• South Orange Community Day – Sunday, October 2, 1pm-3pm
• Volunteer Management – Next Steps
• Sizzle Reel Status
• Newcomers Hub Status
• Villager of the Month Nominations

Board of Trustees

The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes committee member reports, a hiring update under old business, and a resolution to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Resolution 2022-20 authorizing executive session for personnel matters
• Hiring update under old business
• Public comment periods for agenda items and general comments

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This is the regular meeting of the Community Police Collaborative, a body that works with the police department. The agenda includes updates from the trustee, police department, and various committee subcommittees, followed by new business, public comments, and an executive session. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department Update
• CPC Committee Updates (CC&J, Data and Analytics, Operations, Community Outreach, Maplewood Community Board on Police Liaison)
• Public Comments
• Executive Session

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The Health & Public Safety Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and general discussion covering quarterly updates, upcoming resolutions, and special items. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of April 14, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of upcoming resolutions, including vendor purchase orders and items over $5,000
• Quarterly update from committee members
• Public comment periods

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on two ordinances: one amending rental property fees and another authorizing a $1.25 million bond for water utility improvements. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of resolutions, including a contract award for Redmond Road reconstruction, and adopt the downtown FY 2022 operating budget. The meeting includes an executive session and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 2022-15 amending Chapter 143 'Fees' for rental property fees
• Bond ordinance 2022-16 appropriating $1,250,000 for water utility improvements
• Resolution 2022-165 awarding contract to Crossroads Paving for Redmond Road reconstruction (IDA repairs)
• Resolution 2022-172 authorizing purchase of sewer cleaner for $295,069.85
• Resolution 2022-174 authorizing payment of bills totaling $6,789,981.24

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The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to hear applications, approve minutes and resolutions, and discuss a proposed ordinance amending village fees. The board will consider a site plan application for 154 Valley Street, which has been carried to a special meeting on July 18, and an amended minor subdivision approval for 201 Ridgewood Road North. They will also discuss Ordinance #2022-18, which amends various fee sections of the village code.

• Case #290: Preliminary and Final Site Plan and bulk variance for parking spaces at 154 Valley Street (carried to July 18 special meeting)
• Case #281A: Amended minor subdivision approval for tree removal and replanting plan at 201 Ridgewood Road North
• Ordinance #2022-18: Amending Village Code Chapter 143 Fees and related sections
• Approval of minutes from June 6 and June 15, 2022 meetings

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The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to hear two applications for C-variance relief: one for a retaining wall at 306 Western Drive North and another for a garage and exercise room addition at 360 Cumberland Road. The board will also review two new applications for completeness: a backyard deck at 376 Irving Avenue and exterior renovations at 76 Speir Drive. The meeting includes approval of minutes from June 8, 2022, and is open to the public in person or via WebEx.

• Case #1047: Retaining wall (3 ft) in front yard at 306 Western Drive North
• Case #1048: 2-car garage, exercise room, covered entry steps, mud room at 360 Cumberland Road
• Case #1049: Backyard deck increasing lot coverage at 376 Irving Avenue
• Case #1050: Exterior siding renovation, garage addition, outdoor court expansion at 76 Speir Drive
• Minutes approval for June 8, 2022 regular meeting

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee will convene for a regular meeting to receive updates from member fire departments, including a transition plan, and to consider a resolution authorizing an executive session for personnel matters. The meeting follows procedural requirements under New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act.

• 2022-19 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for personnel matters (Attorney/Client Privilege)
• Update from South Orange and Maplewood fire departments on transition plan

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on projects like the Greenway Committee and Church Street Development, and discuss public communications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Greenway Committee next steps
• Church Street Development – securing public access to woods
• Tree planting completed
• Village Solar and Climate – site visit pending
• Pollinator Working Group – new postcard

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting. The main actions are a resolution to enter executive session and several resolutions regarding shared fire services agreements with Maplewood and the South Essex Fire Department. Public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution 2022-159 to enter executive session
• Resolution 2022-160: shared service agreement for fire protection with Maplewood and South Essex Fire Department
• Resolution 2022-161: shared service agreement for services of Adam Loehner
• Resolution 2022-162: shared service agreement for services of Dawn Ross
• Resolution 2022-163: first amendment to fire services regional agency agreement

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee will consider several resolutions, including appointing special labor counsel, reappointing the CEO, and awarding a $10,000 contract for contract analysis. The agenda also includes approving prior meeting minutes, hearing public comment, and entering executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution 2022-19: Appoint special labor counsel and authorize contract with Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy for 2022
• Resolution 2022-20: Appoint Adam D. Loehner as CEO and authorize contract with Armogan Strategic Partners for 2022
• Resolution 2022-21: Award contract to Phoenix Consulting Group LLC for contract analysis, not to exceed $10,000
• Resolution 2022-22: Authorize 2022 meeting schedule
• Resolution 2022-23: Authorize executive session for personnel and attorney-client matters

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with votes on three ordinances, including two bond ordinances totaling $3.14 million for water utility improvements and flood mitigation. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions for grant applications, contracts, and other routine items, plus a resolution to pay bills totaling $3.16 million.

• Bond ordinance 2022-16: $1,250,000 for water utility improvements
• Bond ordinance 2022-17: $1,890,000 for flood mitigation facilities (Phase III)
• Ordinance 2022-18: Amends Village Code fees for land development and other fees
• Resolution 2022-154: Emergency contract for sinkhole repair at Meadowbrook Place and Meeker Street
• Resolution 2022-156: Payment of bills totaling $3,161,802.55

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is meeting virtually to review sign applications for two businesses, 8 Village Plaza and Pandang. The board will also approve minutes from its February 17, 2022 meeting and discuss meeting dates for July and August. Public comments will be accepted.

• Sign review for 8 Village Plaza
• Sign review for Pandang
• Approval of February 17, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of July/August meeting dates

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including inspections, shared service agreements, and updates from member fire departments. The committee will also vote on a resolution to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under attorney-client privilege.

• Resolution #2022-18 authorizing executive session for personnel matters
• Update on transition plan from South Orange and Maplewood fire departments
• Discussion of new hires under old business
• Working group updates on inspections and shared service agreements
• Logo meeting scheduled for June 23, 2022

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The South Orange Parking Authority is meeting to discuss and vote on parking changes, including doubling the hourly rate at the Firehouse lot and converting two lots to Pay by Plate. They will also consider a contract amendment for pay station equipment and handle routine approvals of minutes and checks.

• Resolution to increase Firehouse lot rate from $0.50/hr to $1.00/hr
• Resolution to convert SO Ave. lot and Firehouse lot to Pay by Plate
• Resolution to amend Parkeon/Flowbird pay station purchase to include installation, training, and collection boxes
• Closed session discussion on NJ Transit & Mountain Station lease payments
• Resolution approving checks and open minutes for May 17, 2022

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The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting to discuss new business including the JMEUC Flood Mitigation Project Phase III and a Capital Improvement/Repair and Replacement request. They will also review old business such as the Open Space Trust Fund, the FY'22 budget, and water department lead line replacement. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• JMEUC Flood Mitigation Project - Phase III
• Capital Improvement/Repair and Replacement (CI/RR) Request
• Open Space Trust Fund
• Operating & Capital FY'22 Budget
• Water Department: Lead Lines

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to discuss regular business, including updates from member fire departments and a transition plan. The main action is a resolution to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under attorney-client privilege. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items.

• Resolution #2022-17 authorizing executive session for personnel matters
• Updates from South Orange and Maplewood fire departments on transition plan
• Public comment periods limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting scheduled at Maplewood Township Building, 574 Valley St.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider two applications: one for a garage addition and related changes at 360 Cumberland Road, and another for a retaining wall at 306 Western Drive North. The board will also reappoint and appoint members, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Case #1048: Julie and Philip Schwegman, 360 Cumberland Road, propose a 2-car garage, exercise room, covered entry steps, and mud room conversion (C-Variance relief)
• Case #1047: Robin Reikes, 306 Western Drive North, proposes a 3-foot retaining wall in front yard (Minor Site Plan and C-Variance relief)
• Reappointment of Mia Charlene White as regular member
• Appointment of Clifford Pomerantz as regular member
• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2022 meeting

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The South Orange Village Board’s Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement meeting discussed ongoing projects like the kiosk initiative, volunteer management, and community events. Reports included updates on a municipal grant for the kiosk project and ongoing collaborations with Seton Hall University and the South Orange Downtown organization.

• NPP Grant Status update
• Kiosk Project status with potential municipal grant funding
• Pride/Juneteenth event planning
• Veterans Day/Plaque Promotion discussion
• Newcomers Day coordination

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee holds a virtual meeting to conduct routine business, including a resolution to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act. The committee also receives updates from member fire departments and committee working groups.

• 2022-16 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for personnel matters (attorney/client privilege)
• Regular meetings scheduled for Tuesdays at 3:00 PM in Maplewood Town Hall, 574 Valley St.

Planning Board

The South Orange Village Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The main item is an amended minor subdivision application for tree removal and replanting at 201 Ridgewood Road North, which has been carried to a special meeting on June 15. The board will also approve minutes, appoint a new member, and receive a presentation from South Orange Downtown.

• Case #281A/209 Ampere Parkway LLC: amended minor subdivision for tree removal and replanting at 201 Ridgewood Road North (carried to June 15 special meeting)
• Appointment of Julie Doran, Deputy Village Administrator, as new board member
• Presentation by South Orange Downtown
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2022 regular meeting

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to review program updates, including spring, older adult, and pool programming, plus recaps of recent events like the Watershed Poetry Event and Undercover Music Festival. They will also discuss facility updates for Baird, Carter Park, and Cameron Recreation Area, and address old business on parks administration and memorial donations.

• Spring, Active Older Adult, and Pool programming updates
• Recaps of Watershed Poetry Event, Undercover Music Festival, Memorial Day Ceremony
• Summer Concerts planning
• Facility updates: Baird, Carter Park, Cameron Recreation Area
• Old business: Parks Administration, Memorial Donations

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including updates from member fire departments, a transition plan, new hires, and committee reports. The committee will also consider a resolution to enter executive session for personnel and attorney-client privileged matters. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a second comment period at the end.

• Resolution 2022-15 authorizing executive session for personnel and attorney-client matters
• Discussion of transition plan involving South Orange and Maplewood fire departments
• Update on new hires under old business
• Working group updates on inspections, inventory, and EMT plan
• Public comment periods limited to 3 minutes per speaker

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss policy updates, including education on the leaf blower ordinance, and receive updates on public works and current projects. The agenda includes reports on recent events like the Greenway Bike Parade and River Day, as well as tree planting and solar/climate initiatives. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance education by SO Village
• Greenway Bike Parade success with 70+ participants
• River Day attendance of 300 people
• Tree Planting and Village Solar and Climate updates
• Native planting work day at Buy Rite on 05/29

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to consider resolutions awarding a $14,000 branding and design contract to Peralta Design and a helmet purchase not to exceed $9,000 from State Line Fire and Safety, Inc. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under attorney-client privilege, and will hear reports on the promotional process, working group updates, and transition plans from member fire departments.

• Resolution 2022-13: Award contract to Peralta Design for branding/logo services, not to exceed $14,000
• Resolution 2022-14: Authorize purchase of helmet frames and inserts from State Line Fire and Safety, Inc., not to exceed $9,000
• Resolution 2022-12: Authorize executive session for personnel matters (attorney-client privilege)
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 19, 26, and May 10, 2022 meetings
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, agenda items only

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on a $4,058,780 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, and adopt the 2022 municipal budget. The board will also consider a resolution to exceed state budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. Several contracts for roadwork and other services are on the consent agenda.

• Bond ordinance 2022-14: $4,058,780 for capital improvements, issuing $2,854,800 in bonds
• Ordinance 2022-13: exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish cap bank
• Resolution 2022-127: $218,000 contract with Tilcon New York Inc. for resurfacing Connett Place, Stone Hill Road, and Harding Drive
• Resolution 2022-126: $200,000 contract with Denville Line Painting Inc. for traffic striping
• Resolution 2022-125: $30,000 for water treatment chemicals from Main Pool and Chemical Company

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to consider three resolutions: entering executive session for personnel matters, appointing a chair and vice chair, and awarding a one-year contract to Lexipol for policy and training software not to exceed $29,000. The agenda also includes committee reports, updates from member fire departments, and public comment periods.

• Resolution 2022-08 appointing Sheena Collum as Chair and Frank McGehee as Vice Chair
• Resolution 2022-09 awarding Lexipol a $29,000 contract for policy software under Sourcewell cooperative purchasing
• Executive session authorized for personnel matters under OPMA exception
• Working group updates on inspections, inventory, branding, EMT plan, and operational transition
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker for agenda items

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will consider a $4,058,780 bond ordinance for various capital improvements, a first reading of an ordinance to exceed state budget caps, and a second reading of a leaf blower regulation ordinance. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including contracts, change orders, and hiring, plus introduce the 2022 municipal budget.

• Bond ordinance 2022-14: $4,058,780 for capital improvements, issuing $2,854,800 in bonds
• Ordinance 2022-13: to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Ordinance 2022-06: second reading to regulate leaf blower use (public hearing)
• Resolution 2022-070: $3,000 amendment for Connett Building exterior architectural services
• Resolution 2022-077: $23,101.60 contract for Baird Community Center appliances

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, updates on several properties, and subcommittee reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily for discussion and status updates.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2002 meeting
• Update on Baird property
• Update on Library
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Subcommittee updates on Master Plan Element, Ordinance Revision, and Website

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The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports from PSEG, the Department of Public Works, the Water Utility, the Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer), and the consulting engineer. Topics include recycling facility signage and striping, lead water line updates, roadwork, stormwater, the River Greenway, and the Squire House. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Lead water lines update from Water Utility Administrator
• Recycling facility signage and striping report
• Roadwork, stormwater, River Greenway, and Squire House updates from engineer
• Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer) report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 19, 2022

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The Finance and Capital Projects Committee will discuss the FY '22 operating and capital budget, COVID-19 ratepayer relief measures, and the Open Space Trust Fund. They will also receive updates on lead line replacement and department operations. Public comment is scheduled.

• Open Space Trust Fund discussion
• Operating & Capital FY '22 Budget review
• COVID-19 Ratepayer Relief Measures: Installment Plan
• Water Department: Lead Lines update
• Department updates from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, Tax Assessor

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The South Orange Village Community Police Collaborative is holding a regular meeting to discuss police department updates, conduct a final review of the police budget, and engage in open discussion with Chief Morillo. The meeting also includes feedback from CPC committees on data analysis, community engagement, and operations.

• Final review of police department budget analysis and input
• Open discussion with Chief Morillo on CPC engagement and priorities
• Updates from CPC committees: Data Analysis and Publication, CC&J, SOPD Operations, Community Engagement
• Public comments session
• Executive session scheduled

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The Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to review reports, discuss new business including a 'Wonder' item, and address old business such as finalizing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, the Cannabis Task Force, and Master Plan priorities. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from code enforcement, deputy administrator, and downtown director.

• Finalization of ADU ordinance
• Cannabis Task Force discussion
• Priorities from Master Plan
• Code Enforcement Report by Anthony Grenci
• South Orange Downtown Report by Melissa Hodge

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to consider a resolution to enter executive session for personnel and contract matters, then reconvene publicly. In open session, they will hear reports, discuss old business including chair and vice chair selection, and take up new business on the Fire Operations Transitional Plan, dispatch communications, and personnel hiring letters. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with speakers given up to 3 minutes.

• Resolution 2022-06 authorizing executive session for personnel and contracts
• Discussion of Fire Operations Transitional Plan
• Discussion of dispatch communications
• Timeline of personnel hiring letters
• Chair and Vice Chair selection

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The South Orange Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will hear reports on finances and legal matters, and vote on resolutions approving checks and adopting the open and closed minutes from the March 15, 2022 meeting. They will also discuss pay stations and EV chargers in open session, and address personnel matters after returning from closed session.

• Resolution approving checks
• Resolution adopting open minutes for March 15, 2022
• Discussion of pay stations
• Discussion of EV chargers
• Resolution adopting closed minutes for March 15, 2022

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The South Orange Village Health and Public Safety Committee is holding a routine meeting with department updates and discussion of upcoming resolutions and ordinances. The agenda includes welcoming the new Police Chief Morrillo and a quarterly update from all departments. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome new Police Chief Morrillo
• Quarterly update from all departments
• Discussion of upcoming resolutions, including vendor purchase orders and items over $5,000
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2022

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The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to review the proposed FY2022 capital and operating budgets, discuss the overall tax impact versus the statutory cap, and update the budget timeline. The committee will also address a shortfall of two members and set the next meeting date.

• Review of March, April, and May budget calendar items
• Introduction of budget at BOT meeting on April 11, 2022
• Public comment and final passage of 2022 budget on May 16, 2022
• Discussion of capital and operating budgets
• Committee shortfall of 2 members (1 Secretary, 1 at-large)

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The South Orange Village Board discussed ongoing strategic partnerships and citizen engagement initiatives, including volunteer management, a kiosk project, and plans for a new grant committee. Reports covered progress on a transit-oriented development grant and upcoming heritage celebrations.

• Volunteer Management Status update
• Kiosk Project discussion
• Proposal to establish ad-hoc Grant Committee for NJDOT transit-oriented grant
• Upcoming heritage celebrations: Asian/Pacific American Heritage (May), ArtBender (June), Pride/Juneteenth (June), Fourth of July (July)

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The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to appoint a third member and vote on several contracts for payroll, finance software, Google Workspace, and financial management services. The agenda also includes discussion of a LEAP grant, chair and vice chair selection, and scheduling regular meeting dates.

• Resolution 2022-01: Appoint Greg Lembrich as third member to SEFD
• Resolution 2022-02: Payroll services contract with Primepoint LLC, $9,173.70 for 1 year
• Resolution 2022-03: Finance software contract with Edmunds GovTech, $10,250 initial year for 5 years
• Resolution 2022-04: Google Workspace Business Plus via SHI International, $10,987.66/year for 3 years
• Resolution 2022-05: Financial management services with Battaglia Associates, up to $48,000

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates on recreation programs, cultural events, and capital projects. Items include spring programming, pool programming, the Watershed Poetry Event, summer concerts, and updates on Baird, Carter Park, and Cameron Recreation Area. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Spring programming, Active Older Adult Programming, and pool programming updates
• Watershed Poetry Event and summer concerts
• Facilities updates: Baird, Carter Park, Cameron Recreation Area
• Park rentals (birthdays, picnics, parties) and memorial donations
• New business: swim lessons, Founders Park, Arts and Cultural Events Committee

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The Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) is meeting to review the proposed FY 2022 capital and operating budgets, discuss the overall tax impact versus the statutory cap, and receive a budget timeline update. The committee will also address membership vacancies. This is a working session with public comment, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Review of proposed FY 2022 capital and operating budgets
• Discussion of overall tax impact vs statutory cap
• Budget timeline: introduction at BOT meeting April 11, 2022; public comment and final passage May 16, 2022
• CBAC has 2 vacancies (1 Secretary, 1 at-large) to fill
• Next meeting scheduled for May 4, 2022

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to review one application for completeness: a minor site plan and C-variance request for a retaining wall at 306 Western Drive North. The board will also approve minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Case #1047 - Robin Reikes, Block 2402 Lot 18, 306 Western Drive North: minor site plan and C-variance for a 3-foot front yard retaining wall
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2022 regular meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for May 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Planning Board

The South Orange Planning Board will hold a regular meeting, primarily to continue reviewing a site plan application for a 42-unit residential building with artist space and 47 parking stalls at 8 Second Street. The board will also receive a presentation from the South Orange Parking Authority and discuss a committee report. The meeting is virtual via Webex.

• Case #288/8 Second Street, LLC: Preliminary & Final Site Plan with C-Variance for 42-unit multi-family development, 1,975 SF ground floor artist incubator space, 47 parking stalls (continuation from March 7)
• Presentation by South Orange Parking Authority
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 regular meeting
• Report from Board of Trustee member on Planning & Economic Development Committee

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action: a resolution to promote and appoint Ernesto Morillo as Police Chief in the Department of Public Safety/Police Force, followed by a swearing-in ceremony. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, notice statement, adjournment).

• Resolution promoting and appointing Ernesto Morillo as Police Chief
• Swearing-in ceremony for new Police Chief

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a first reading to regulate leaf blowers and second readings to amend building and rental property fees and re-authorize a government energy aggregation program. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $24,680 contract for tennis court design at Farrell Field, a change order for gym demolition, and an agreement with Maplewood for a regional fire service agency. The meeting includes an executive session, proclamations, and reports from officials.

• Ordinance 2022-06: First reading to create Chapter 187 to regulate leaf blowers
• Ordinance 2022-08: Second reading to amend building and code enforcement fees
• Ordinance 2022-10: Second reading to amend rental property fees
• Resolution 2022-058: Award $24,680 contract to Fastech Consulting Engineers for Farrell Field tennis court improvements
• Resolution 2022-060: Agreement with Maplewood for regional fire department service agency

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes, discuss policy updates including a leaf blower ordinance scheduled for the next Board of Trustees meeting, and receive updates on various environmental projects and initiatives. Public comments are also on the agenda.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance scheduled for next BOT meeting (March 28)
• Updates on Founders Park, Meadowland Park, and Farrell Field Park conservancies
• Adopt-a-Storm-Drain program update
• Rain garden/American Water Grant at Meadowland Park
• Social media followers: Facebook 872, Instagram 326

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee met virtually and in person to review routine liaison reports, discuss ongoing community initiatives, and plan future activities. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda, and minutes approval was marked as not applicable.

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular committee meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the 8 Sloan Street application and a storage building memo. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Discussion/follow-up on 8 Sloan Street application
• Storage building memo discussion

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss new business, including recommendations on an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and the reappointment of a member. They will also receive updates on the Baird, Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road projects, and discuss a revision to Ordinance 2016-09.

• Reappointment of regular member Anina Rossen
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Recommendations
• Baird Update
• Library Update
• 167 North Ridgewood Road Update

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The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine reports from the Public Works Department, Water Utility, Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer), and the consulting engineer. Topics include recycling, lead water lines, roadwork, stormwater, River Greenway, and Squire House. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Reports on Public Works general operations and recycling facility
• Water Utility report including lead water lines
• Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County sewer report
• Engineer report covering roadwork, stormwater, River Greenway, and Squire House

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The South Orange Parking Authority will hold its regular meeting to review financial reports, adopt open and closed minutes from February 15, 2022, and vote on approving professional service providers for 2022. The meeting includes public comment and an update from New Jersey Transit.

• Resolution approving checks (Treasurer's report)
• Resolution adopting open minutes for February 15, 2022
• Resolution approving 2022 professionals: LVH Accountants, PKF Auditors, Greg Bush Counsel
• NJ Transit update
• Resolution adopting closed minutes for February 15, 2022

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The South Orange Village Health & Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting on March 10, 2022. The agenda focused on procedural items and general discussion topics, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022.

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The Finance and Capital Projects Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the municipal sewer rate and the village's plan to address lead water lines. No decisions are listed; the agenda indicates discussion items only.

• Discussion of municipal sewer rate
• Village plan to address lead water lines

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss updates on spring programming, pool programming, and summer camp, as well as cultural events and facility projects. The agenda includes reports on Baird, Carter Park, and Cameron Recreation Area, and old business on park rentals and memorial donations.

• Spring programming, pool programming, and summer camp updates
• Black History Month recap and Women's History Month events
• Watershed Poetry Event
• Facility updates: Baird, Carter Park, Cameron Recreation Area
• Park rentals and memorial donations

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a $16 million bond for library renovations and three ordinances related to legal cannabis businesses. The board will also consider resolutions for a $250,000 grant for shared fire services with Maplewood and other items. The meeting includes an executive session on the water system valuation report.

• Bond ordinance appropriating $16,000,000 for library renovations
• Ordinances to establish licensing fees, permit cannabis businesses, and create a municipal tax on cannabis sales
• Resolution authorizing application for $250,000 LEAP grant for shared fire services with Maplewood
• Ordinance amending building and code enforcement fees and rental property fees
• Resolution authorizing payment of bills totaling $10,570,208.13

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The Community Police Collaborative Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss South Orange Police Department chief interviews, a personnel matter. The meeting is virtual and includes roll call and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Executive session for police chief interviews
• Next meeting scheduled for March 10, 2022 at 7:30 PM
• Virtual meeting via Webex

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The South Orange Environmental Commission will vote on changes to the proposed Leaf Blower Ordinance and discuss proposed changes to the Tree Protection Ordinance. The meeting also includes updates on various projects and policies, including a proposed memorial bench and tree policy.

• Vote on Leaf Blower Ordinance changes
• Proposed changes to Tree Protection Ordinance
• Proposed Memorial Bench and Tree policy
• Updates on Founders Park, Meadowland Park, and Farrell Field Park conservancies
• Squier House developer to meet with Planning Board on March 7

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The South Orange Village Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting virtually to discuss funding for environmental initiatives, receive updates from the finance, tax, and water departments, and review budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of funding for environmental initiatives and sustainability
• Department updates from Finance, Tax Collector, Water, and Tax Assessor
• Budget planning overview
• FY'22 Capital Budget review
• Operating budget calendar discussion

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The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting, primarily consisting of procedural items. The commission will consider the reappointment of Anina Rossen and receive updates on the Baird, Library, and 167 North Ridgewood Road projects, along with subcommittee reports on the Master Plan and website.

• Reappointment of Anina Rossen
• Update on Baird project
• Update on Library project
• Update on 167 North Ridgewood Road
• Master Plan Element subcommittee report

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business, including a follow-up on a storage platform and a new application for 8 Sloan Street. The board will also approve minutes from several 2021 meetings and take public comments.

• 8 Sloan Street application
• Storage platform follow-up
• Approval of minutes from April 21, May 12, June 9, and July 8, 2021

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The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting virtually to discuss routine reports from Public Works, the Water Utility, the Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties (sewer), and the consulting engineer. The agenda includes a review of the 2022 Water Utility budget, roadwork, stormwater ordinance 2022-07, River Greenway, and Squire House. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• 2022 Water Utility budget review
• Stormwater Ordinance 2022-07 discussion
• Roadwork review
• River Greenway project update
• Squire House update

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The South Orange Parking Authority is meeting to adopt its 2022 budget, approve professional appointments, and discuss electric vehicle charging stations. The board will also consider applying for a rebate program for charging stations and handle routine approvals of checks and minutes.

• Resolution adopting 2022 budget
• Resolution approving 2022 professionals: LVH Accountants, PKF Auditors, Greg Bush Counsel
• Resolution to enter into application with Energy Solutions for NJDEP/PSE&G Charging Station Rebate Program
• Closed session discussion on EV charging station
• Resolution approving checks and adopting minutes

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The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several planning and economic items. They will consider permitted uses, potential fee increases for escrow and building, and receive reports from code enforcement, the deputy administrator, and South Orange Downtown. Old business includes the Cannabis Task Force, accessory dwelling units, and priorities from the Master Plan.

• Discussion of permitted uses
• Fee increases for escrow and building
• Cannabis Task Force update
• Accessory Dwelling Units discussion
• Master Plan priorities discussion

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The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss updates on recreation programs, cultural events, and capital projects, as well as old business items like the User Fee Trust Fund and park rentals. They will also consider a new proposal for a rain garden at Meadowland. The meeting is largely a discussion and update session, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Program updates: senior, spring, and pool programming
• Cultural events: Black History Month, Women's History Month, Watershed Poetry Event
• Facilities updates: Baird, Carter Park, Cameron Recreation Area
• Old business: User Fee Trust Fund, Parks Administration, park rentals, memorial donations
• New business: Meadowland Rain Garden Proposal

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The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss updates on environmental policies and projects. They will review the status of several ordinances, including leaf blower and tree protection, and hear updates on grants, park conservancies, and other initiatives. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Leaf Blower Ordinance status update
• Riparian Protection Ordinance in progress
• Tree Protection Ordinance in progress
• NJUCF and American Water Grants closed out
• Squier House developer to meet Planning Board in March regarding illegal cutting

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The South Orange Village Design Review Board is meeting virtually to follow up on a resolution regarding Storage Platform, LLC, and to set the February meeting date. The board will also approve minutes from several 2021 meetings and take public comments.

• Follow-up on Storage Platform, LLC resolution
• Set February monthly meeting date
• Approve minutes from April 21, May 12, June 9, July 8, 2021 meetings
• Public comments

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This is a routine meeting of the Public Works & Utilities committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the Public Works, Water Utility, Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer), and the consulting engineer. The main substantive item is a follow-up on budget presentations from Public Works and the Engineer.

• Budget presentation follow-up from Public Works
• Budget presentation follow-up from Engineer
• Report from Water Utility
• Report from Joint Meeting of Essex & Union County (sewer)

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting on January 22, 2022. The agenda consists of presentations from several village departments, including Public Works, Administration, Clerk's Office, Health, Tax Assessor, Recreation, and the Library, followed by public comment. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Department of Public Works presentation at 9:00 AM
• Administration presentation at 10:00 AM
• Clerk's Office presentation at 10:30 AM
• Health Department presentation at 11:00 AM
• Tax Assessor presentation at 11:30 AM

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The South Orange Village Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting on January 21, 2022, to receive presentations from several village departments, including Building and Code Enforcement, Tax Collector, IT, Engineering/Community Development, Police, and Fire. The meeting includes a public comment period. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentations from Building & Code Enforcement, Tax Collector, IT, Engineering/Community Development, Police, and Fire departments
• Public comment period
• Virtual meeting via WebEx due to COVID-19 pandemic

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The South Orange Village Planning & Economic Development Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several ongoing items, including an update on a parking ordinance, the Cannabis Task Force, the Master Plan, an application for Irvington Avenue, and accessory dwelling units. The committee will also hear reports from code enforcement, the deputy administrator, and South Orange Downtown, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

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

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Parking Authority Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on January 18, 2022. The agenda includes financial and legal reports, public comment, and resolutions to approve checks, adopt previous meeting minutes, and reorganize the board for 2022.

• Resolution Approving Checks
• Resolution Adopting Open Minutes for December 21, 2021
• Resolution Adopting Re-Org of Board for 2022
• Resolution Adopting Closed Minutes for December 21, 2021

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Senior Advisory Committee meets virtually to review reports, discuss 2022 goals, and consider the process for selecting the Nan Sammons Award recipient. The committee will also take up final approval of its December 2021 Mission Statement.

• Discussion of SOSCAC Goals for 2022
• Discussion of the process to determine the recipient of the Nan Sammons Award
• Final approval of the SOSCAC Mission Statement developed December 2021

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The South Orange Community Police Collaborative is holding a regular committee meeting to discuss updates on the South Orange Police Department chief search, review the committee's new structure and goals for 2022, and preview subcommittees on data, community engagement, and operations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and an executive session.

• Update on SOPD Chief Search
• Overview of new CPC Committee Structure and 2022 goals
• Preview of CPC subcommittees: Data Analysis, CC&J, SOPD Operations, Community Engagement
• Preview of liaison relationship with Maplewood

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The Health & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 capital and operating budget requests from all departments, along with updates on first responder radios. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments, with no new items listed.

• 2022 Capital and Operating Budget Request - All departments
• First Responder Radio Updates
• Approval of minutes from October 14, November 4, and December 9, 2021

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees Strategic Partnerships and Citizen Engagement committee will meet virtually to discuss various community reports, old business including volunteer management and the Kiosk Project, and new business regarding 2022 goals and upcoming heritage celebration events.

• NPP Grant Status report by Sally Unsworth
• Jespy House Survey report
• Volunteer Management Status update by Laura Fernandes
• Gaslight Status paid advertising discussion with Deputy Administrator Julie Doran
• Kiosk Project and Placemaking Grants for Main Street organizations discussion with Trustee Zuckerman

General

The South Orange Village Community Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss a neighborhood communications plan that includes $500 per neighborhood association to help build contact lists. They will also discuss village issues including the MLK Luminary Celebration, cannabis, alert sign-ups, volunteer organizations, the Squier House at 167 No Ridgewood Road, construction projects, and heritage months. The meeting is primarily a discussion session with no formal votes or ordinances on the agenda.

• $500 per neighborhood association for communications lists
• Discussion of MLK Luminary Celebration
• Discussion of cannabis
• Open position on Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
• Discussion of 167 No Ridgewood Road – Squier House

Board of Trustees

The South Orange Village Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes, including first readings of three ordinances related to legal cannabis businesses: licensing fees, zoning, and a municipal tax. The board will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on CDBG funding, a redevelopment agreement for 8 Second Street, and a municipal auditor contract, among other items.

• Ordinance 2022-01: Establish licensing fees and regulations for cannabis businesses
• Ordinance 2022-02: Amend zoning to permit cannabis businesses
• Ordinance 2022-03: Create municipal tax on cannabis sales
• Resolution 2022-005: Designate 8 Second Street, LLC as redeveloper for Block 1905, Lot 1
• Resolution 2021-008: Award professional service contract to PKF O'Connor Davies as municipal auditor for 2022

General

The Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022 budget, including staffing at Baird, and to receive updates on programs such as senior and spring programming, the community garden, and pool programming. They will also review cultural events, including a holiday recap and Black History Month plans, and discuss facilities projects at Baird, Carter Park, and Cameron Recreation Area. The agenda includes old business on user fees, park administration, rentals, and memorial donations.

• 2022 Budget review, including Baird staffing
• Program updates: senior, spring, community garden, pool
• Cultural events: holiday recap, special events 2022, Black History Month
• Facilities updates: Baird, Carter Park, Cameron Recreation Area
• Old business: User Fee Trust Fund, park rentals, memorial donations

General

The South Orange Village Citizen Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) is meeting to review the FY2022 budget timeline, including upcoming public discussions in February, and to assess the status of the 2021 budget versus actual spending. The committee will also discuss specific concerns such as census data, reinstated services, the Fire Department's status, and the impact of the COVID wave on expenses. The committee is operating with two vacancies and will address filling them.

• Review of December 2021, January 2022, and February 2022 budget calendar items
• Status of 2021 budget vs actual, including 4Q actuals
• Discussion of census resident count and projected vs actual
• Fire Department status after Trenton meeting
• CBAC has 2 vacancies (1 Secretary, 1 at-large)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This is a procedural meeting of the South Orange Village Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will approve minutes from its December 7, 2021 meeting, reappoint member Jacob Levine, and conduct its annual reorganization, including electing officers and appointing professionals. No applications or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Re-appointment of Jacob Levine to the board
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appointments of Planner, Attorney, Consultant Engineer, and Board Secretary
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM