South River public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor & Council
The Council approved a consent agenda including school funding, tax and utility refunds, and a special event permit. The meeting also included reports on NJDOT road grants and public discussion regarding borough water quality.
- Approved $2,260,438.00 payment to Custodian of the School Monies (6-0)
- Approved $2,430.43 property tax refund to Maria Small (6-0)
- Approved utility refunds to Nicholas Farinola ($43.95), Mark Mourao ($154.25), and Prestige Standard Co ($201.35) (6-0)
- Approved special events permit for Portuguese Club Folklore Festival on Sept 16, 2023 (6-0)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a resolution to deny a request for 23 Levinson Ave. One application for a home addition was deemed incomplete, while another was carried to a future meeting. A use variance request for 82 Prospect St was adjourned.
- Approved resolution for denial of File ZB-2023-10 (23 Levinson Ave) (2-0)
- Deemed application for 39 George Street (File ZB-2023-13) incomplete
- Carried completeness application for 3 High Street (File ZB-2023-14) to September 26, 2023
- Adjourned use variance application for 82 Prospect St (File ZB-2023-11) to September 26, 2023
- Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
Mayor & Council
The Council adopted ordinances to establish new handicapped parking on Jackson Street and update qualifications and officer requirements for the Fire Department. Additionally, the Council authorized a payment of $1,480,978.00 for school operating expenses.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-24 creating handicapped parking on Jackson Street North (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-25 updating Fire Department qualifications and officer residency requirements (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-258 to pay $1,480,978.00 for school operating expenses (6-0)