Westfield public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will review proposed historic designations for 23 Stoneleigh Park and 112 Ferris Place. Members will also consider designs for 1481 East Broad and receive updates on properties at 780 Oak Avenue and 330 Woodland Avenue.
- Proposed Historic Designation of 23 Stoneleigh Park
- Proposed Historic Designation of 112 Ferris Place
- Design Considerations for 1481 East Broad
- HPO Update: 780 Oak Avenue
- HPO Update: 330 Woodland Avenue
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a residential garage and a historic designation for a town-owned kiosk. The body will also receive updates on the town's Certified Local Government status.
- Application for a new two-car garage at 242 Kimball Avenue
- Proposed historic designation of the Train Station Kiosk on South Avenue
- Report on Certified Local Government Status
- Updates on Devlin Awards
Historic Preservation Commission
The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will meet virtually to review new business and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions on a train station kiosk and an addendum to the commission's bylaws.
- Train Station Kiosk
- Addendum to Bylaws
- HPO Overview
- Expedited Review Officer Update
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will review an addendum to the bylaws regarding informal reviews. The agenda also includes an overview from the Historic Preservation Officer and committee updates.
- Addendum to Bylaws regarding informal Reviews
- HPO Overview by Barton Ross
- Committee Updates
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in the Kimball Avenue Historic District. The commission will deliberate and vote on a proposal to replace a storm-destroyed two-car garage with a new three-car garage.
- Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness (major) for garage construction at 242 Kimball Avenue
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will approve minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting and welcome new member Barton Ross. The agenda also includes updates regarding Preservation Month.
- Approval of minutes from 3-22-2021 meeting
- Introduction of new member and Historic Preservation Officer Barton Ross
- Committee updates on Preservation Month
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review department reports including health, vital statistics, animal control, and nursing. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 and a vaccination subcommittee, as well as a Public Health Week Proclamation.
- Board Hearing: Sichuan Dynasty
- Approval of March 1, 2021 minutes
- COVID Update and Vaccination subcommittee discussion
- Public Health Week Proclamation
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a public hearing and vote on the proposed historic designation of 923 Central Avenue. Members will also discuss 121 Effingham Place and amendments to the expedited review process.
- Public hearing and vote on historic designation for 923 Central Avenue
- Design Committee update regarding 121 Effingham Place
- Proposed amendments to the Expedited Review process and new forms
- Establishment of the Preservation Plan Review Committee
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to review January 2021 department and financial reports. The agenda includes discussions on COVID-19 updates, the vaccination subcommittee, and outreach for vulnerable populations.
- Farmer’s Market Fee Waiver Request
- COVID Update and Vaccination subcommittee
- Vulnerable Populations Outreach
- Review of January 2021 Health Department, Vital Statistics, Animal Control, and Nursing reports
- Closed session for a contractual item
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will review minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting. The session includes an introduction of the members and a presentation titled Building Blocks for Working Together regarding local ordinances and architectural guidance.
- Approval of minutes from 1-25-2021 meeting
- Building Blocks for Working Together presentation on Ordinance overview and architectural guidance
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to discuss new and old business, including a fee change request for the Farmers Market. Several reports and financial items have been tabled for this meeting.
- Farmers Market fee change request
- COVID update
- Vaccination subcommittee update
- Nagoya update
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and adopt its meeting schedule through February 2022. The agenda includes a presentation of the Preservation Plan by Connolly Hickey Historical Architects.
- Vote on Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Adoption of March 2021 thru February 2022 meeting schedule
- Presentation of Preservation Plan by Connolly Hickey Historical Architects
- Discussion of various committees including Design and Funding Incentives
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to elect officers, appoint board members, and establish the 2021 meeting schedule. The body is also reviewing several service resolutions and the 2021 budget.
- Resolution #2-2021 for extermination services with Pest-Gon Inc.
- Resolution #3-2021 for license fee waivers for tax exempt organizations
- Resolution #4-2021 for an agreement with the Global TB Institute for TB services
- Resolution #5-2021 for an agreement with the City of Elizabeth for STD services
- Review of the BOH 2021 Budget