South River public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a resolution for Phillips St Capital, LLC and deemed an application for 60 Hillside Avenue complete. The Hillside Avenue matter is scheduled for a public hearing on January 17, 2023.
- Approved meeting minutes from November 29, 2022 (voice vote)
- Approved resolution PB-2022-05 for Phillips St Capital, LLC (5-0-3)
- Deemed application PB-2022-07 for Ria Mar, LLC (60 Hillside Avenue) complete (voice vote)
Mayor & Council
The Council adopted several ordinances, including a $500,000 appropriation for water utility improvements and the sale of a municipal lot for $67,700. They also approved a new appointment for Borough Administrator and promoted a police officer to Sergeant.
- Approved Bond Ordinance 2022-38 for $500,000 in water utility improvements
- Approved sale of Block 152, Lot 16 to 25 Main St South River LLC for $67,700
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-40 requiring annual background checks for youth program volunteers and staff
- Approved $346,015 purchase of a hydraulic digger truck from ALTEC Industries, Inc.
- Appointed Arthur Londensky as Borough Administrator effective January 1, 2023
- Promoted Edward Dumas to Police Sergeant effective December 20, 2022
- Issued resolution of local support for Noble 1, LLC to operate a cannabis cultivation facility
- Authorized THA Consulting to provide a site feasibility study for Obert Street parking lot for up to $8,500
Mayor & Council
The Council approved amendments to the cannabis code regarding license limits and taxes, and created a new liability insurance registry for businesses and rentals. They also authorized $81,841 for Daley’s Pond park improvements and approved a $397,250 water treatment plant contract.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-35 amending cannabis license limits and imposing user taxes
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-36 creating a Liability Insurance Registry with a $50 annual fee
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-37 appropriating $81,841 for Daley’s Pond park improvements
- Approved $397,250 contract with Allied Construction Group, Inc. for water treatment plant piping
- Approved $1,451,940 payment to the Custodian of the School Monies
- Authorized sale of Block 152, Lot 16 to 25 Main St South River LLC for $67,700
- Approved new contract with Superior Officers Association (2023-2026)
- Introduced Bond Ordinance 2022-38 for $500,000 in water utility improvements
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a site plan for a residential retaining wall and deemed another minor site plan application complete. The board also discussed goals for the Waterfront Revitalization zone master plan.
- Approved PB-2022-05 resolution for Phillips St Capital, LLC (5-2)
- Deemed PB-2022-06 application for Daniel Andre at 411 Whitehead Avenue complete (6-0)
- Approved PB-2022-04 application for John Silva at 20 Capitol Court to install a retaining wall (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from October 18, 2022 (voice vote)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved three resolutions and dismissed a variance application for chickens due to insufficient legal notice. Additionally, the Board upheld a zoning officer's denial of a permit for a proposed wall and fence structure.
- Approved Resolution #ZB-2022-11 for Noble 1, LLC (6-2)
- Approved Resolution #ZB-2022-12 for Sushko (6-2)
- Approved Resolution #ZB-2022-13 for Moroz (6-2)
- Dismissed without prejudice variance application ZB-2022-06 for chickens at 38 Redwick Way (8-0)
- Upheld zoning officer's permit denial for ZB-2022-08 at 46 Foothills Drive (8-0)
Mayor & Council
The Council approved the purchase of three 2023 Chevy Tahoes and suspended parking meter fees from November 24 to December 25, 2022. Three ordinances regarding cannabis licensing, liability insurance registries, and park improvements were introduced on first reading. The Council also rejected bids for the water meter replacement project due to insufficient funding.
- Approved purchase of three 2023 Chevy Tahoes (Resolution 2022-292)
- Suspended parking meter fees from Nov 24 to Dec 25, 2022 (Resolution 2022-283)
- Rejected bids for Water Meter Replacement Project (Resolution 2022-289)
- Approved $1,451,940.00 for Local School District operating expenses (Resolution 2022-284)
- Approved $131,111.10 and $109,376.00 for Dailey’s Pond Park playground equipment (Resolution 2022-287)
- Authorized sale of Block 151 Lot 2.01 to adjacent owners for $7,900.00 (Resolution 2022-298)
- Approved transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License to Vida Feliz, Inc. (Resolution 2022-291)
- Appointed Peter Roselli as Acting Lieutenant and Edward Dumas as Acting Sergeant (Res. 2022-296, 2022-297)
Mayor & Council
The Mayor and Council approved the appointment of John Joseph McKenna to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. The appointment became effective on November 10, 2022.
- Approved Resolution 2022-281 appointing John Joseph McKenna as Deputy Chief of Police
- Approved Resolution 2022-282 to enter executive session for personnel matters
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a use variance for a cannabis cultivation facility and an application to expand the operating hours and capacity of a dance studio. A request for fences exceeding 6 feet was also approved. Two other applications were deemed incomplete and carried to the next meeting.
- Approved use variance for cannabis cultivation facility at 1 Martin Avenue (7-0)
- Approved revised hours and attendee limit (up to 100) for dance studio at 284 S. Whitehead Ave (7-0)
- Approved variance for two fences over 6 feet in height at 90 Rubin St (7-0)
- Deemed application for 9 townhomes at 162-164 Whitehead Avenue incomplete
- Carried application for chickens at 38 Redwick Way to public hearing on November 22, 2022
- Approved meeting minutes from September 27, 2022
Mayor & Council
The Council adopted an ordinance amending the alarm systems code and approved several resolutions, including a 2022 budget appropriation transfer and the updated Employee and Personnel Manual. The body also authorized professional service solicitations for 2023 and approved various tax and utility refunds.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-34 amending Chapter 99 'Alarm Systems' code
- Approved Resolution 2022-266 transferring $195,000 in 2022 budget appropriations
- Approved Resolution 2022-268 adopting the updated Employee and Personnel Manual
- Approved Resolution 2022-264 to solicit professional service proposals for 2023
- Approved $5,310.50 change order for roof replacements (Res 2022-265)
- Approved property tax refunds for disabled veterans (Res 2022-276, 2022-277)
- Appointed Matthew Linchinsky to the Reliable Fire Company (Res 2022-274)
- Authorized a $25 fee per notice for the October 27 electronic tax sale (Res 2022-272)