Westwood public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Borough Council
The Borough Council passed several ordinances, including funding for HVAC systems and a new bocce court. The council also approved a series of administrative resolutions and recognized two youth as 'Mayor' and 'Council President' for a day.
- Approved $35,000 for Borough Hall and Library HVAC replacement (Ordinance 22-41)
- Approved $10,000 for a Recreation Department bocce court (Ordinance 22-37)
- Approved amendment to public official salary schedule (Ordinance 22-38)
- Approved amendment to Construction Code schedule of fees (Ordinance 22-39)
- Approved amendment to vehicles and traffic rules for through streets and intersections (Ordinance 22-40)
- Approved amendment to use of parks and recreation facilities (Ordinance 22-42)
- Approved updated Employee Handbook and personnel policies (Resolution 22-301)
- Approved 2022 budget transfers (Resolution 22-306)
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
The committee agreed to request an increase in tree planting from 50 to 75 trees in 2023 and 75 to 100 trees in 2024. Members discussed updating the Community Forestry Management Plan for 2023-2027 and proposed making wood chips available to the public.
- Approved minutes of November 30, 2022
- Agreed to request tree planting increase to 75 trees in 2023 and 100 trees in 2024
- Decided to update Community Forestry Management Plan for 1/1/23 – 12/31/27
Planning Board
The Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members discussed updating the 1983 Master Plan and reviewed land use goals and emerging development considerations. No resolutions were passed, and a site plan for Grace Episcopal Church was carried to the next meeting.
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Carried Grace Episcopal Church ADA ramp site plan to 12/22/22
- Carried adoption of Procedural Rules & By-Laws to next meeting
Borough Council
The Borough Council introduced two ordinances for first reading regarding HVAC replacements and parks usage. The council also approved a consent agenda containing 11 resolutions covering appointments, budget transfers, and interlocal agreements.
- Introduced Ordinance 22-41 to appropriate $35,000 for Borough Hall and Library HVAC replacement (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 22-42 to amend cannabis/tobacco rules in Parks and Recreation Areas (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-287: Appointment of Senior Van Driver (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-288: Appointment of Parking Utility Administrator (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-289: Appointment of Dispatchers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-290: Release of Maintenance Bond for Chase Properties Westwood LLC (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-291: 2022 Budget Transfers (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-293 and 22-294: Interlocal Agreements with Borough of Paramus for vehicle repair and 911 services (5-0)
Zoning Board
The Board approved multiple residential additions and variances, including a use variance for residential units at 7 Bergen Street. One application for a deck was dismissed without prejudice, and several other matters were carried to the January meeting.
- Approved bulk variance for side yard setback at 111 Lake Street (7-0)
- Approved building coverage variance for addition at 17 Euclid Avenue (7-0)
- Approved side yard and building coverage variances for addition at 411 Fourth Avenue (7-0)
- Approved 'D1' use variance and site plan for two residential units at 7 Bergen Street (7-0)
- Dismissed application without prejudice for deck at 196 Sand Road (7-0)
- Approved rear addition and driveway variances at 73 Harding with condition of no basement dwelling unit (7-0)
- Carried rooftop dining application for 170 Center Ave to 1/9/23
- Approved 11/7/22 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved two staffing resolutions for the Health Department. The board also received reports on recent rabies and flu clinics and the launch of a new Facebook page.
- Approved Resolution #30: Appointment of Stacy Gravina as Health Department Manager and Deputy Registrar
- Approved Resolution #31: Appointment of MaryBeth Netzer as Health Department Secretary and continuance of Registrar
- Approved minutes of the October 12, 2022 meeting
Zoning Board
The Board approved a bulk variance for a side yard setback to allow a home extension and patio at 111 Lake Street. Several other variance applications for residential and commercial properties were carried over to the December 5, 2022 meeting.
- Approved bulk variance for side yard setback at 111 Lake Street (6-0)
- Approved minutes from 10/17/22 (unanimous)
- Carried 196 Sand Road deck variance to 12/5/22
- Carried 73 Harding rear addition and driveway variance to 12/5/22
- Carried 170 Center Ave rooftop dining use variance to 12/5/22
- Carried 7 Bergen Street use variance and site plan to 12/5/22
- Carried 17 Euclid Avenue building coverage variance to 12/5/22
- Carried 22 Cypress driveway variance to 12/5/22
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved resolutions for a site plan at 372 Kinderkamack and a minor subdivision at 46 & 58 Garden Street. The Board also discussed the 2022 Master Plan Land Use Plan Amendment and Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Approved resolution for Sana Cabana, LLC site plan at 372 Kinderkamack (7-0)
- Approved resolution for Blauvelt minor subdivision at 46 & 58 Garden Street (8-0)
- Approved minutes of the 10/13/22 meeting (unanimous)
- Carried Grace Episcopal Church ADA ramp site plan to 11/17/22
- Carried adoption of Procedural Rules & By-Laws to the next meeting
Borough Council
The Council approved a consent agenda including a zoning application for 459 Broadway, LLC and a third-party electricity purchase. They also authorized a cell tower agreement amendment and a website agreement with Civic Plus. A closed session was held to discuss DEP matters, police personnel, and developer agreements.
- Approved Zoning Application of 459 Broadway, LLC (6-0)
- Authorized purchase of electricity from third party supplier (6-0)
- Authorized agreement with Civic Plus for website (6-0)
- Authorized Boswell Engineer to provide plot plan for Facility-Wide Risk Assessment (6-0)
- Authorized amendment to cell tower agreement for 93 Center Avenue (6-0)
- Approved Chapter 159 — JIF Safety Award (6-0)
- Approved Bills List and Statement of Cash (6-0)
- Approved October 18, 2022 public and executive session minutes (6-0)